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1 week ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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My mum has lent me her old Singer machine (possibly from the 80s), so this week is mostly going to be using scraps to see how it works. It's got a lot more functionality than my mini machine and different feet attachments too, so lots to learn. My first project on it will be a kindle case for my new kindle. Or a bookmark. 

Debbie - 1 week ago

Oooh that sounds fun! Those machines are real workhorses!

Posted In Thread:Betwixmas Sewing

1 week ago
Debbie
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My mum has lent me her old Singer machine (possibly from the 80s), so this week is mostly going to be using scraps to see how it works. It's got a lot more functionality than my mini machine and different feet attachments too, so lots to learn. My first project on it will be a kindle case for my new kindle. Or a bookmark. 

Posted In Thread:Introductions

2 weeks ago
sew_itz_vicki
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Hi everyone, 

Thank you Hayley for setting this up - such a great idea! 
My name is Vicki and I live just outside of Bristol. 
i used to sew with my nan as a child but then rediscovered my love for it in 2016 and haven't looked back! 
I mostly prefer dressmaking, and my favourite fabric is a floaty, bright, floral viscose! 
Really looking forward to getting to know everyone - hope you're all getting some time to sew over Christmas! 

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2 weeks ago
Dor
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Introduce yourself and say hello to new members of the community!

SewHayleyJane - 1 month ago

Hi,  I rediscovered sewing during Covid after a very long break. Im only 4ft 10 so have always struggled to find clothes the right length in the body and/or sleeves.    I try to sew sustainably, buying deadstock fabrics and habadashery from a sustainable source. I make clothes, bags, and homeware. Dor Mills

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2 weeks ago
Laura
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Hi Laura,

Haha, I feel like Eddie and I would get on well as a couple of old souls! 

Yes Laura, you can totally do it! Have you got a project on the go at the moment?

SewHayleyJane - 2 weeks ago

Hi Hayley, 

He is most definitely an old soul 😂

I've nearly finished my wearable Pogonip toile. Xx

Posted In Thread:What do you do when a project isn't going your way?

2 weeks ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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If a project you are working on isn't working out the way you hoped what do you do? 

Do you plough on to the end and hope you like the finished garment?

Do you put it away and come back to it later?

Do you try and change it into something else?

Or do you scrap it completely and move on?

Posted In Thread:Betwixmas Sewing

2 weeks ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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What are you working on during this week between Christmas and New Year?

Posted In Thread:Introductions

2 weeks ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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Hi all, 

I'm Laura and have been teaching myself to sew since January 2023. 
I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne with my hubby and two children Phoebe 15 (going on 21) and Eddie 11 (going on 50) 😂 I'm hoping this group will push me out of my comfort zone and give me the confidence to believe that "I can do" xx

Laura - 2 weeks ago

Hi Laura,

Haha, I feel like Eddie and I would get on well as a couple of old souls! 

Yes Laura, you can totally do it! Have you got a project on the go at the moment?

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2 weeks ago
Laura
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Hi all, 

I'm Laura and have been teaching myself to sew since January 2023. 
I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne with my hubby and two children Phoebe 15 (going on 21) and Eddie 11 (going on 50) 😂 I'm hoping this group will push me out of my comfort zone and give me the confidence to believe that "I can do" xx

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2 weeks ago
Admin SewHayleyJane
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Morning my name is Lee at the moment writing to you all from our Static caravan in Norfolk on a miserable morning, looking forward to going home and getting my Machine out of hideing this is because we had the whole family over at Christmas, absolutley loved them all coming but my other baby is put away. Looking forward to being part of this new community. happy new year everyone

lee-2447 - 2 weeks ago

Oh no hope the weather brightens up! Happy New Year to you too!