Posted In Thread:What will be your first make of 2025?

13 hours ago
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Just made this wearable toile/muslin for the Seamwork Greer dress. Lengthened it in 2 places as I'm v long in the torso, took some curve out of the bust and graded out at the hips. The Real One is going to be a vivid green. Excuse the wrinkly side seams, it needs a good press, but my husband (photographer!) was in a hurry!

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BridgetSewsPlains - 1 day ago

Wow this looks amazing!!! 

Posted In Thread:Introductions

13 hours ago
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Hello All


I'm Theresa, and I live in West Yorkshire.  I used to see as a child (even had a plastic workable machine).  Fast forward 40 years, my grandson was born last year, and I picked up sewing in September again.  I have found such a passion for sewing garments.  My next goal is to learn how to grade and alter patterns to ensure a good fit. 

TBearCreation - 1 day ago

Oh wow Theresa that's so exciting that you've found a passion for it!

Posted In Thread:Favourite Make Of 2024

13 hours ago
SHJ Member crgblondie
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That looks so beautifully made! 

SewHayleyJane - 13 hours ago

Thanks it was for a holiday in Mexico and all the buttons have  Mexican images on them.

Posted In Thread:Dream Sewing Day

13 hours ago
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I tend to batch cut several projects (usually at the beginning of the month),  then I have something ready to sew.

Wendy_sews64 - 21 hours ago

That's a really great idea

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

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Well I can't remember the name of it but it's a cream viscose and it feels as smooth as butter

crgblondie - 13 hours ago

So pretty!!

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

13 hours ago
SHJ Member crgblondie
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Oooh which fabric was it? Love the Crafty Pie fabrics!

SewHayleyJane - 5 days ago
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Well I can't remember the name of it but it's a cream viscose and it feels as smooth as butter

Posted In Thread:Make Nine 2025

13 hours ago
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I'll give it a go. Not heard of it and Im only a lurker on Instagram. Will be a push to use my ever growing fabric stash! 

Fstop8 - 21 hours ago

Hehe I love that term! Always good to give things a go

Posted In Thread:Favourite Make Of 2024

13 hours ago
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I made the McCalls M6044 men's shirt for my husband for our hols. 

crgblondie - 13 hours ago

That looks so beautifully made! 

Posted In Thread:Stash Hub Tonight

13 hours ago
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It was great listening to Hayley on the Stash Hub on You Tube tonight and all about the history how SHJ came to be and the future plans for Threadysetgo. I meant to ask who chose the name for this forum was it you or Andy? 

Posted In Thread:What Sewing Goodies Did You Unwrap?

13 hours ago
SHJ Member crgblondie
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Did you get any sewing gifts this year?

SewHayleyJane - 2 weeks ago

I got a pink Olisso iron which I have wanted for ages but it was too expensive for me to buy.  And some beautiful Crafty Pie fabric