Posted In Thread:Jenna Shirt Double Feature

1 week ago
DeirdreByrneGansai
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Beautiful shirts Hayley but I particularly love the white one as it looks so christmassy, although I think they might be strawberries? They look fab on you!

Posted In Thread:Time JC

1 week ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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I hear you ๐Ÿ‘‹ I've promised my daughter a few makes to go in her suitcase for her trip to New Zealand in February.ย  My problem is I've got a head bursting with exciting ideas and fingers itching to stitch all the time! But real life kicks in..housework. work etc..ย  I'd better get cracking on those summery dresses, the housework might just have to wait โœ‹๏ธย 

Nyree B - 1 week ago

I mean... the word SEW is right there in the middle of houSEWork... I think that's telling you something!

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

1 week ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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I was lucky enough to be thoroughly spoiled, my wish list was gifted entirely! An overlocker โค๏ธ. mini iron and folding mat, cutting mat and books and patterns. I'm truly grateful for my wonderful family who support me in my hobbies and interests

Nyree B - 1 week ago

Oh wow!! That's amazing, you're all set up for a great year of sewing now

Posted In Thread:Time JC

1 week ago
Nyree B
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Hi all!ย 
I love my subscription box...but I just need more spare time in my life to make all the things my brain dreams up!!

I have two projects for other people that MUST be finished for March 2025 ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Does anyone else have the same problem? Am I prioritising the wrong things, ie. work, housework, family...? ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰

Jaicee - 3 weeks ago

I hear you ๐Ÿ‘‹ I've promised my daughter a few makes to go in her suitcase for her trip to New Zealand in February.ย  My problem is I've got a head bursting with exciting ideas and fingers itching to stitch all the time! But real life kicks in..housework. work etc..ย  I'd better get cracking on those summery dresses, the housework might just have to wait โœ‹๏ธย 

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

1 week ago
Nyree B
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Did you get any sewing gifts this year?

SewHayleyJane - 2 weeks ago

I was lucky enough to be thoroughly spoiled, my wish list was gifted entirely! An overlocker โค๏ธ. mini iron and folding mat, cutting mat and books and patterns. I'm truly grateful for my wonderful family who support me in my hobbies and interests

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

1 week ago
SHJ Member HelenM
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That's really cool! Any idea what make it is please?


The_shrinking_sewist - 2 weeks ago

She bought it off Amazon. There is no manufacturers name on it or the box that it came in.

Posted In Thread:Bags for teachers gifts

1 week ago
SHJ Member Sandra
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My daughter has 4 tutors at her home ed group and they are all amazing so I wanted to make them something.ย 
I've used the 1 meter lengths from the boxes in all of these, and some fabric left over from other projects. ( I made 2 of the red version)ย 

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Nick - 3 weeks ago

They look lovely and I am sure the recipients loved them, how could they not do.ย ย 

Posted In Thread:Christmas outfit 2024

1 week ago
SHJ Member Sandra
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Made the Orion Vest and Priya Dress for Christmas day.ย 

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Mairead B - 2 weeks ago

Amazing. Both suit you so well. Perfect.ย 

Posted In Thread:Introductions

1 week ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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Hi everyone hope you all had a grand Christmas and are looking forward to a busy 2025 sew fest! I'm Penny in North Essex and am a relative newcomer to garment sewing - I am also a quilter. I have great plans for next year - first stop clearing the sewing space of all the boxes and rubbish stuffed in there to make the rest of the house look reasonable! But that will wait till twelfth night in the meantime some lovely sewing plans to dive into..... Thanks Hayley for creating this amazing site - am so looking forward to making sewing friends and expanding my sewing skills next year. Bye for now! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ‘‹

penelope_pins - 1 week ago

Hi Penelope, how exciting that you're new to garment sewing, I look forward to seeing what you create in 2025!

Posted In Thread:Strawberry delight

1 week ago
SHJ Member Sandra
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A previous fabric from the SHJ classic box along with the new look pattern 6571. A little challenging for me and not perfect, but am pleased with the result. Raph won garment of the week using this pattern and a gold brocade fabric on The Great British Sewing Bee from June 2021

Karen - 3 weeks ago

Really wonderful. I love itย