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Stretch Poppy!

Speckylaura · 3 hours ago

Swim Poppy is on route!!!!

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Crazy Bag Lady

Wendyh · 3 hours ago Plus Member

I love making bags of all sorts of- I made these for my recent holiday. The ‘Elle Travel Case’ from Fabric Mutt and a zippered bag from Sew 4 Home. Both free patterns online. And, of course, fabric from SewHayleyJane🤩

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 14 hours ago Community Member

And Twig and Tale Breeze shirt No2. I haven’t done as good of a job with this one, however it still looks okay. It doesn’t fit as well either, which is interesting so must be down to the type of fabric. Hopefully it’ll stretch a bit with wear.

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Stretch Poppy!

Speckylaura · 1 day ago

I was going to turn it into a dress but I had less black jersey than I thought, so I've made a little top - I lengthened the front panel by 2 inches. I'm thinking I may make a two piece from swim - I have a beautiful liberty swim fabric.....

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 day ago Community Member

First pair of trousers and the gold Atelia June Hanna blouse (hacked to cuff the sleeves and really big hem to shorten as it will be worn tucked in. The blouse was a nightmare to start with as I found the viscose fabric really challenging but got...

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Adele · 1 day ago Community Member

Oooh the bag looks great! Looking forward to seeing. The next make. 😊

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Children's Sewing Pattern Companies

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This is the Festival dress from Tadah patterns I made for my daughter about 4 years ago. I’ve made two more since. There are loads of variations as with a lot of their patterns. ...

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Children's Sewing Pattern Companies

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Such great suggestions thank you!!

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Stretch Poppy!

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ooh yes the stretch one I’m very excited to see how it goes! It really would make such a great swimsuit pattern.

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh it would definitely amp up the drama!

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Absolutely stunning! Yes I had to work with less meterage on the skirt too! I think the gathered rectangle looks just as good

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My First Knit Dress(Es)

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Wowowow! Jasmin this is such a cool pattern, I’m loving the rich aunty look too! I’ve not heard of this pattern company before, will check them out

Rainbow Fabrics

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

I have had some great fabrics from Rainbow Fabrics over the last couple of years, but is anyone else feeling that their recent stocks are expensive? After all, they source them from large overstock warehouses in Turkey. Understandably, there is often...

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Patina Blouse

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Leila. This is one of my favourite blouse patterns.

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My First Knit Dress(Es)

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Beautiful. Ive made this pattern but need to see how I can adjust for my height, it's too long in the bodice. Xx

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Wow Jasmin, you look fabulous in this dress, great colour on you too 😍

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Love them both 😍

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Children's Sewing Pattern Companies

Agata · 2 days ago

After couple tears of sewing for my teen Ottobre Magazine (best value if you don't mind tracing from magazines and don't need instructions) Ellie and Mac - great variety and size range Petite Stichery - great size range and cute designs ...

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

Speckylaura · 2 days ago

I love the flutter sleeves. I might have to try that on one. I wonder if it'd work on the African wax one I've cut out for full drama!!

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Stretch Poppy!

Speckylaura · 2 days ago

After sharing my plans to make a stretchy Poppy in the sewcial I finally made a start!! Unfortunately in black (notoriously impossible to photograph). I toiled in woven in a new size (which will also become a dress... The blue African wax) so I...

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Patina Blouse

Laila · 2 days ago Community Member

The blouse looks so pretty.

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My First Knit Dress(Es)

Jasmin · 2 days ago Plus Member

I suck a remembering to post in this wonderful community! 🤦 But I remembered! 😂 Anyway! As part of a pattern swap with Natalie from @nurturehandmade on YouTube, I made my first knit dress... Well dresses... Or garments! 😅 I pretty much...

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

Jasmin · 2 days ago Plus Member

Hayley, you look incredible in this! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 The Poppy is a wonderful dress and recommend it to everyone! Here's mine from last year when it was released in a tan brown viscose with a basic gathered rectangle skirt (limited meterage).

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Children's Sewing Pattern Companies

Laila · 2 days ago Community Member

Hi, these are such cute patterns. Thank you for sharing this.

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

Jennifer · 2 days ago Plus Member

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh but what a payoff though!! I think I'd only shop a couple of times a year in order to live in Cyprus!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Lazydaze · 2 days ago

I’m a UK expat living in Cyprus, Mediterranean area. We have one small local store which is mainly wedding fabrics, although they do stock really nice linen but expensive. My other option is an hour’s drive away which is ok, quality is not always...

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

It does get to that point where it all gets a bit too much doesn't it? I have to be quite brutal sometimes too, if I can I'll donate it to schools, pre-schools or adult day service centres. Or we have a scrap store that takes donations too. ...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

That sounds really well organised!! If it works for you that's perfect. I don't have a huge stash at all. Where in the world are you?

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Lazydaze · 2 days ago

I now have storage envy!!! If I lived somewhere that had easy access to stores or online shopping I would have a lot more fabric but, as it is, mine is all in one drawer, folded over card and each piece in its own clear plastic bag. Then I have...

Think Pink And Thready Set Go

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Hi Charlie, sorry about that. Yes you have the beyond the pink door subscription and won't be charged any more for the community membership.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

sosallysews · 3 days ago Plus Member

I’ve recently gone through a massive collection of scraps that aren’t big enough to make a garment, I’ve kept one large plastic box full of pieces I could potentially use for bag linings, pockets etc. but the rest is going to my grandsons school...

Think Pink And Thready Set Go

Charlyze2 · 3 days ago Plus Member

actually never mind - i can see that it shows me as a plus member when i post but as a community member when i check my memberships tab

Think Pink And Thready Set Go

Charlyze2 · 3 days ago Plus Member

Hi I have a QQ - I am an existing subscriber to this forum (Community member) and i'm a think pink subscriber also - Does anyone know how I go about getting my membership updated to the plus? Do i need to send an email or request something?

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

You do have a fantastic fitting jeans pattern Glenda - perhaps you could take inspiration from the Worn jeans to adapt yours?

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

haha, yes they can be quite addictive as well, but at least they are longer form so don't contribute so much to the brain rot!

Lancaster (Uk) Fabric Outlet Details

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Thank you so much for sharing this Mel - if ever I find myself in the area I will definitely be checking this out

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Children's Sewing Pattern Companies

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

In a recent social we were discussing children's sewing pattern companies - if you have a recommendation pop it below. This was one that was getting a lot of love in the social https://puperita.com

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Wendy_sews64 · 3 days ago Competition Winner

When I need inspiration I have a good tidy up and when I see a fabric or pattern it gives me a push.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Wendy_sews64 · 3 days ago Competition Winner

I use Stash Hub for most of my sewing. I have listed all my fabrics, patterns, notions and projects. It took a few months to enter everything, but now I can see what I've got easily. I'm still adding my grandmother's button collection though.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Wendy_sews64 · 3 days ago Competition Winner

My quilting fabric is also inboxes, but I haven't got a big stash (yet?) If I'm making a quilt I buy what I need and use the leftovers in other projects.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

Yeah for you. I wish I was better at using Stash Hub. I actually don't have much of a stash right now. I'm using it up quickly.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

I have a cedar lined chest of drawers that I store my quilting fabric by color. It is folded and stood up so I can see all of it. My dressmaking fabric is folded and in bins and put on a shelf.

Lancaster (Uk) Fabric Outlet Details

Mel · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi all, In tonight’s sewcial I told several of you about a fabric factory outlet shop in Lancaster that often has several dead stock, ex-designer dressmaking fabrics as well as upholstery and, if you want, wallpaper! Officially it’s called the...

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

I’m saving all mine because one day I will make a pouffe and use them for stuffing.

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

It’s lovely 👌

Do You Toile?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Congratulations on your first post!!! 🎉 That's definitely a good way to do it!

Do You Toile?

Sandybethsews · 4 days ago Plus Member

I do the same, I buy a cheap fabric from Abakhan Fabrics.

Do You Toile?

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hello 👋, this is my first post. I have been sewing for about 5 years now. If it’s an obviously straightforward pattern, I don’t make a toile. If it looks more complicated, I will use a cheap cotton fabric (usually from Pound Fabrics) to make my firs...

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 4 days ago Plus Member

Yes it did! I love it.

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This looks fantastic, that webbing is lovely, did it come with the kit?

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

These colours work so well together and the whole outfit looks gorgeous on you Lesley! So full of the joys of spring!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 4 days ago Plus Member

Outer body of my City Bag partly done. Zip will go in tomorrow and then the barrel ends and the lining over the next few days. I am aiming to finish it by Sunday. My fleece for the Toaster Sweater and my Swedish tracing paper have arrived so I can...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley. It is so comfortable and the fabric is just lovely.

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

Lesley · 4 days ago Plus Member

Another pepper top, made during Wednesday socials. Fabric is a cotton jersey from Just Sew in Penrith. Love it with my pinafore.

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

That is beautiful Deb!!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 5 days ago Plus Member

Poll Of The Week - Blouse Vs Shirt Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I love sewing and wearing both shirts and blouses - it depends on my mood! My current favourite blouse to wear is the S.O Sew Dressmaking Emily - I'm wearing a plain white one right now! https://sosewdressmaking.com/products/the-emily-dress-and-top...

Poll Of The Week - Blouse Vs Shirt Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Do you prefer sewing a classic shirt with a collar and buttons all the way down or are you a fan of a blouse sewing pattern which is a softer, typically more feminine style? Share your favourite shirt and/or blouse sewing pattern below - feel free...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Lesley · 5 days ago Plus Member

Oh I have storage envy, that looks impressive. After all this talk of storage I was inspired to start tidying up my scraps/remnants, got through one bagful, 3 more to go plus a crate full, I’d rather be sewing but feel better having at least...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Wow, I'm in awe of your organisation!

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Those look great. I especially like it with the purple top.

Where To Start??

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Amazing, which one will you try?

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Sue these Helen's Closet Falconer Pants look absolutely amazing!! I love the stripes and they do go so well with your tops!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Haha, fabric everywhere!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Well this is just so lovely!! How special

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

This is very impressive fabric storage Wendy!! I am very jealous

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Karen M · 5 days ago

That's very impressive 👍🏻 I have fabric in crates, but it's nowhere near as well-organised as yours. Brilliant!

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 5 days ago Plus Member

Would help if I added the pics 🤣

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 5 days ago Plus Member

Finally finished the vision of these trousers that have been in my head since I bought the stripey fabric last year. They go well with the PE lyrical blouse and Ellie &mac favorite (American spelling) sweater. The fabric a silky cotton, very...

Where To Start??

PetraE · 6 days ago Community Member

Thank you for your reply. I’ve looked up the website and will definitely try one of the workshops and see how it goes.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 6 days ago

I’m currently on bedrest :( but God willing i plan to make as soon as as able.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 6 days ago Community Member

The fabric is a 100% linen I bought from Sew Different at the Stitch Festival. I fell in love with the print on it. https://sewdifferent.co.uk/product/hera-ecru-100-linen/

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

That's great, really pleased it worked out

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

That looks gorgeous Adele! Love all the details on this. What is the fabric?

Where To Start??

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

You are absolutely in the right place Petra! Welcome to the fold! What sort of thing would interest you the most in making? A gathered skirt for summer, a jersey top that you'll get a lot of wear out of, a simple woven top or dress? I always think...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 6 days ago Community Member

Garment No. 2 Twig and Tale - Breeze shirt (1/2). I love this pattern, I have quite a few of these.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Jlmcmillan1 · 6 days ago

These have been on my “wishlist” for over a year too! I love the style-just made the Merchant & Mills Quinn trousers twice which I think have a similar style but I’d love the added versatility of a comfort panel! I’ll keep an eye out if anyone else...

Where To Start??

PetraE · 6 days ago Community Member

I hope you don’t mind me joining your group. I want to simply ask where does one start with dressmaking? I have been quilting for about a year and really enjoyed it, and I have attempted in the past some very simple patterns, summer trousers or...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

I did okay on the seam allowances on the main body. The collar was a head scratching moment as I couldn’t understand the instructions and had to unpick it all and redo it in a way I understood but by default I think the seam allowances worked out...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago Competition Winner

Mostly folded in boxes. Each box is numbered and I make a note of each fabric and it's location in my Stash Hub app.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago Competition Winner

I use mine for pocket linings, patchwork or appliqué in machine embroidery blocks.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Absolutely incredible job!! How did you get on with the seam allowances? You said in the social that there were different seam allowances, but did it all make sense in the end?

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This looks fantastic Jennifer!! You should absolutely be proud of the topstitching, fab job!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Jennifer · 1 week ago Plus Member

I finished it and posted in the forum

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

Jennifer · 1 week ago Plus Member

I finished my xanthe skirt. It was a really slow make . It took me about three weeks to finish it. I really enjoyed it and i`am really proud of my topstitching and first zip fly.

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 1 week ago Plus Member

I might be able to make both short sleeved.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Garment No. 1 - Avid Seamstress Blazer I did struggle with the instructions and was quite pleased I had already made a coat and could call on my experience with that as I was left very confused with this at times, probably due to my overall...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewingSu · 1 week ago

I store mibe in a variety of places - shelves, cupboards, boxes - wherever i can find space! I fold my fabybut actually rolly sounds much more sensible!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Loving the look of the Rosie blouse, how is your skirt coming along?

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oooh both are lovely

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago

My fabrics are stored in an old cupboard which was in my grand's parents bedroom. When my grandmother was young, she worked as a seamstress in a sewing workshop. It's like she's here with me in my sewing space.

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

I agree with Hayley that the front looks good. The back is almost there. It could be the length of the crotch from front to back is a tad too short, try undoing at the inner leg join and see where the fabric wants to go. It took me 8 toiles to get...

Introductions

SewingSu · 1 week ago

Hi, I'm Su, I think i started sewing about 14 years ago, I've been sewing a lot less in recent years because I've gone back to working full time now my children are older. I just read Hayley's IG post about the decline if the sewing community on...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Han · 1 week ago Plus Member

I made up the Madswick Rosamund blouse that I got free from The Fold Line over Christmas. Different one for me but I quite like the huge collar!

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Shelley, wow 5 toiles in - love the dedication! What alterations have you made so far? From the photos the front is looks pretty good but perhaps some work is needed on the back crotch. Is that where you feel the problems are?