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Sewing decorations for Christmas etc

Mel · 17 hours ago Plus Member

I hadn't thought of cushion covers! We've got a fair amount of cushions and I think that would be fabulous! I like the idea of doing stockings too!

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

SewHayleyJane · 19 hours ago Admin

Oh no!!! Yikes, instructions in the big 4 patterns are always a little lacking aren't they? Glad you've found a possible solution

Estelle Dress by Sew Overit

Linda B · 20 hours ago Plus Member

it is a very easy make unusual the way the tie at the front is part of the front bodice but very easy, I have made three so far and thank you. There is also a sew along on You Tube.

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Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

Kim · 23 hours ago Ambassador

Fabulous colours. Very nice x

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Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

Kim · 23 hours ago Ambassador

I like how the belt zinches in the waist. It's funny how so of the detail gets lost in the picture. What fabric are you using?

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 23 hours ago Ambassador

What a mess I've made of my zipper sleeve. The technique in the instructions is terrible. It's one of those moments when you read the step and know instantly something's going to go wrong. But blindly you carry on and end up with this! I haven't any...

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Undies Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Have you made or are thinking of making a pair of undies? Share your favourite patterns here. I've been making the Tammy Handmade Lila Panties - I found I needed to alter the waist height to somewhere between the regular and high waisted views to...

Share Your Nicks Dress

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I would love to see your Nicks dresses and blouses, and share a roundup of makes for the pattern club.

Estelle Dress by Sew Overit

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks so good on you Linda!! Absolutely gorgeous. Was it easy to make?

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 1 day ago Ambassador

You're absolutely right Sue, jeans are cold! Great pattern suggestion thank you 👍🏻x

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 1 day ago Ambassador

Thank you Susie! Great suggestions - I'm sure they will look lovely together 👏🏻

Sewing decorations for Christmas etc

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I second the cushion covers, I made some simple envelope ones a few years ago that come out every year. Here is an idea that Tamlyn shared in the magazine last year... gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/sewing/diy-folded-fabric-star-ornament I've...

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Susiesews8 · 1 day ago

Hi Gemma, I'm just making a quilted Ruby Vest by Syd Graham. It's reversible with red one side and b/w gingham the other and hoping to make Lane Pants in corduroy to match

Estelle Dress by Sew Overit

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

Made this jersey dress with fabric from Jenny stitches a lovely sew

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Helen's Closet

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Love the look of that pattern! The falconers are great, best fly zip instructions

Sewing decorations for Christmas etc

Alma · 1 day ago Ambassador

Hi Mel, I've made Christmas stockings in the past, mostly for gifts and one for my dog which comes out every year. They take little time and fabric and I think they're so effective. I reckon I probably followed a YouTube tutorial and this one was...

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Helen's Closet

Teesside_Stitches · 1 day ago Community Member

All of Helens patterns I find are really enjoyable to make up.

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Helen's Closet

Teesside_Stitches · 1 day ago Community Member

I got the falconer pants a few months ago, really like the look of those, not made up yet. Ive just bought the spindrift while it was on offer over the weekend. I fancy the cropped version, denim jacket style.

Sewing decorations for Christmas etc

Mel · 1 day ago Plus Member

Has/do anyone sew Christmas/general household decorations (other than bunting)? do you 'wing it' and make it without a pattern? Do you have any 'go to' patterns that you use? does anyone have any tips or suggestions for me? I'd like to do a...

Floral Falconer Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh this is tricky they both work so well! You could always do both and alternate the colours!!

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Yes... I think I'd like to be a bear too!

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Helen's Closet

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

All excellent patterns! Let's see what have I made... first up was the Winslow culottes about 8 years ago, york pinafores, jackson pullover and Falconer pants most recently! I think that's all...

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

DianeH · 2 days ago Community Member

This is a nice pattern, Kim. Look forward to seeing the final jacket. That's a lot of pieces! x

Floral Falconer Pants

Alma · 2 days ago Ambassador

Floral update! I have almost finished a little something to match my floral Falconer Pants.. I just need to pick buttons. I realise they both sort of disappear, but both colourways are leftovers and have had their chance to shine on other me-mades,...

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 2 days ago Ambassador

Personally I'd like to hibernate. My hubby always says l should be a big brown grizzly bear. You could eat 70% of my body weight in yummy foods then hibernate for 4 months. Definitely coming back as a bear!!! 🥰🤣🤣

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 2 days ago Ambassador

I've not tried it on yet. It's not at a stage where I can. Admittedly I jump around when sewing garments up. Do the sleeves, maybe the collar, then go back and do the lining. I'm so over the place. I'm hoping to do some more on it tomorrow. ...

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

LaTrica · 2 days ago

This time of year gets me too. Dark and cold just screams bedtime to me.

Falconer pants - first attempt… work in progress

LaTrica · 2 days ago

These look really good and I love the color. I wish I could help with the width but all my pants are a little too wide. Still figuring it out.

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Helen's Closet

Teesside_Stitches · 2 days ago Community Member

Ive made a few gilberts, quite a few Ashtons with the sleeve expansion pack, a fair few York pinafores, but my out and out favourite is the March top and dress which I have made numerous versions. Its just so easy to wear and so versatile.

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Ah once you find a good pattern the possibilities are endless!

Falconer pants - first attempt… work in progress

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

These look really good, they are designed to be quite wide leg but looking at the pictures I think where you need to remove length is in the back, around the top of your thighs as that loks like where you have the most excess fabric. So I would...

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Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

LaTrica · 3 days ago

I also like the Minerva print but I don't mind a loud print. The Celestial Blue viscose sateen in really pretty as well. Would only be concerned that from a distance it reads as denim.

Falconer pants - first attempt… work in progress

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

I don't think these turned out too bad. I did a toile made a few adjustments, which on the whole worked okay. These included, using 1 x larger size for the front pieces, taking a triangle out from the back as I had some gaping, shortening the rise...

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Sarah H · 3 days ago Community Member

Lovely to meet you 'in person' last Wednesday evening. Looking forward to the Pattern Club live this Wednesday. I am a bit disorganised at the moment when it comes to sewing at home but hopefully that will all change soon. I mainly like to sew...

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

Sara · 3 days ago Plus Member

I can't wait to see this made up Kim, have you had to adjust the pattern at all ? FBA ?

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 3 days ago Ambassador

I've been working slowly through this pattern. It's taken more time than I expected as I'm so cold!! I'm snuggled up under a blanket one end of the sofa most of the time rather than sewing. My husband runs hot and he's at the opposite end of the sofa...

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Tammy Handmade - Lila Panties

Anna · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley Thank you so much! That's really helpful! I too am a high waisted undies girl but I was just staggered by how much bigger they were than my regular ones. I will take your advice and drop down on size and see what the height is like. I think...

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McCall's M8121 Jacket

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Ah yes, topstitching definitely slows the process down a bit, but so worth it!

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SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

oooh that analysis paralysis is a tricky beast! I've been meaning to make the Jarrah for a while, I have made the Sew House Seven Tabor which I love and people go wild for the toaster sweater.

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Tammy Handmade - Lila Panties

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Anna I found they ran really big! I'm ususally a high waisted undies girl but these are very high waisted, and when cut to my measurements felt much too big. So I dropped down two sizes and reduced the height of the waist by 2" (the regular waist...

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Tammy Handmade - Lila Panties

Anna · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi everyone! Has anyone made the Tammy Handmade Lila Panties? I was wondering how true to size they are. Compared to what I normally wear in shop bought items, the sizing of the pattern pieces are on the big side (like almost double!) Also, do you...

Introductions

Kara F · 6 days ago

Very busy! I've got a bit of analysis paralysis at the moment. Looking for the "perfect" option. I want something that works with low stretch/recovery fabric. Eyeing - Pattern Emporium sweet cheeks, Meghan Nielsen Jarrah, and some from Sew House...

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Kara, so nice to meet you!! Sounds like you're a very busy lady at the moment! Have you found any sweater patterns you like yet?

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Kara F · 6 days ago

Hello, my name is Kara. I'm located in Northern California (USA). I've been sewing on and off since childhood. Learning to sew with my grandma and taking sewing lessons. I took a course in college for pattern making and industrial sewing. Later,...

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 1 week ago Plus Member

The holly dress/jumper by sew over it has waist definition and fairly quick make. I try to avoid jeans because they make you feel colder unless you got thermals under them x

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Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

LaTrica · 1 week ago

Adding a picture of the process.

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Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

LaTrica · 1 week ago

So you make the pattern using your own measurements and their guide tape. It doesn't have seam allowances once completed.

Jeans

LaTrica · 1 week ago

I've needed a good pants pattern. I just have to stick to it.

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 1 week ago Ambassador

Sounds like a great pattern Hayley, and so many options!

Jeans

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Oh, gosh. I think these are about the fourth time I've made this pattern but I also made others before hand and imported things I liked from those patterns onto this one. I have over time 'perfected' my back crotch curve and now have that in...

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Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I've never seen this before, I'm not sure I fully understand. Did the pattern not come with seam allowance? So the pattern pieces you've traced onto muslin, is this for a toile?