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Hoping For A New Machine This Christmas?

Arry66 · 13 hours ago Plus Member

Ohhh lovely, I watched a programme about Bernina and they are made by one person they have a one man production line and I love that idea. I hope you have a fantastic time sewing on your new machine. Arry xx

Machines & Equipment

Projector

Arry66 · 13 hours ago Plus Member

I posted a similar comment as I also am looking at this and have recently joined a facebook group called ""Projectors for sewing" that has a list of hints and tips for anyone interested in learning about them. I have to say I'm still looking into...

Machines & Equipment

Dressform

Arry66 · 13 hours ago Plus Member

I bought one just because of tops and blouses fell off my shoulders, so I got an adjustable one just for my bust size, I don't tend to wear tight fitting tops because I have a stoma and even though I am not ashamed of it it's easier to wear a baggy...

Machines & Equipment

Overlocker vs Coverstitch?

Arry66 · 13 hours ago Plus Member

I can't say I have ever used a cover stitch machine but an overlocker for me is the one I would get out of the two, I personally got a second hand one and use it on every project I sew. Arry xx

Machines & Equipment

Machine needles.

Arry66 · 13 hours ago Plus Member

It sounds like you either haven't undone the needle screw enough to push the needle up to the top of the needle shank, I would try unscrewing the needle screw a little more and try to load the needle again. Also make sure no needle parts are in the...

Attempting pattern mashing

Lazydaze · 23 hours ago

Most definitely!

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

Hi Arry, so lovely to have you here, sounds like you have a wealth of knowledge to share and excited to be able to share some dressmaking tips with you too!

Introductions

Arry66 · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi there, my name is Arry and I have been a machinist for over 40 years, due to ill health I had to stop working full time in the upholstery industry, but now I pass on all I have learned over those 40+ years of sewing onto others at my local...

Projector or paper ?

Arry66 · 1 day ago Plus Member

Good morning all you lovely people, my name is Arry and I am currently looking into short throw projectors to help me with my sewing patterns, I love to buy independent patterns and absolutely despise cutting them up, so I create copies to help keep...

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Well... I haven't sewn many tank tops myself but I always love the look of the Chalk and Notch Victory Tank and of course you have the iconic True Bias Ogden Cami

Attempting pattern mashing

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh this looks so good! What a great combination of patterns. Do you think you'll make it again?

Woodloes Bag

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh this looks so good!! I think it was December 2023, I love it

My latent makes

Jutta · 2 days ago

Hmmm... far away, 😢

Machines & Equipment

Lighting

Morfydd · 2 days ago Plus Member

Can recommend serious readers.

Woodloes Bag

Mairead B · 2 days ago Plus Member

Finally got around to making the Woodloes bag. Can't remember which box the pattern came in but got there eventually. The strapping is a bit bright but I like the contrast.

My latent makes

Susge-sews-53 · 2 days ago

I'm in Ba-Wü near Suttgart.

My latent makes

Jutta · 3 days ago

Hi 🙋‍♀️ Lovely! Where about in Germany are you from? I live in NRW.

Attempting pattern mashing

Lazydaze · 3 days ago

Not too bad for a first attempt. This is the bodice of Pattern Scout's Flora dress and the skirt of the ITS Recoleta dress. I had a few problems with drag lines which I managed to (mainly) eliminate, I did remember to alter the skirt darts to be in...

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Lighting

Annette C · 3 days ago Community Member

thanks Hayley, I got seduced by a ninja creami on QVC so it's gone back in the wish list

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

Susge-sews-53 · 3 days ago

Both actually😊

My latent makes

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hehe... well you make it look summery!! I love it

Machines & Equipment

Lighting

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I haven't used either but I have heard good things about serious readers!

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hmm... woven or jersey?

Carrie Tote Bag by Kandou Crafts

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Ah I love that! Hope it was well received

Carrie Tote Bag by Kandou Crafts

Wendy_CH · 6 days ago

Thank you. I haven't as this one is for a friend but I have already started making a couple of the smaller version for myself.

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

Susge-sews-53 · 6 days ago

Done for the summer. Tops next: my second Rothko (French Navy) nearly finished, only needs the buttons and button holes. Then two Seneca Shirts also by French Navy. And tank tops!! Still looking for the "ultimate" pattern!! Any sugestions?!

Machines & Equipment

Lighting

Annette C · 6 days ago Community Member

I'm considering getting a daylight style light for crafting, has anyone got any recommendations please. looked at the daylight company and serious readers so far

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

They all look so good!! Any plans for more or are you done now?

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

That's a great shout! Hope we get to see them when they're done!

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

Susge-sews-53 · 1 week ago

The final pair is in the wash and is just a simple blue stretch linen.

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

Susge-sews-53 · 1 week ago

A brown denim inside out because I preferred the lighter tone; a white denim with micro leopard print; a navy blue stretch cotton satine with pink and white flowers on it.

My latent makes

Susge-sews-53 · 1 week ago

The Jeans are from Driessen Stoffen in the Netherlands. They have a huge variety of fabric at very affordable prices. The top is a quilting cotton from an online Store called Buttinette here in southern Germany. Actually, on looking closer I realised...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

Laura L · 1 week ago Plus Member

I've started a pair in the nautical themed cotton from one of the past boxes, wanted to make sure I was confident before cutting into the Lady McElroy lol. I love finding a pattern that uses under 2.5m, great stash busters

Carrie Tote Bag by Kandou Crafts

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

They are beautiful! Have you been able to make use of the bag?

First Samara top

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Ooh yes that would look so pretty! looking forward to seeing it

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oh these are so cute!! I love the use of jumbo cord scraps - it works so well! Hope we get to see the babycord one too

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 week ago

I used embroidered needlecord for one and a mix of jumbo cord scraps for another, both shorts versions, I sized up for the jumbo cord one I've got some very lightweight babycord to make a full length version next found some photos, I sized up...

First Samara top

W1Bridget · 1 week ago

Thank you Hayley. A delicate white trim might look pretty on it I think. I'll have to think about that.

First Samara top

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Aw yes I remember that one, so pretty!! Will make a gorgeous Samara. Do you think you'll do a trim on this one or leave it as is?

Winona Jumpsuit

Grace · 1 week ago Plus Member

go for it. It's very comfortable to wear

Winona Jumpsuit

Grace · 1 week ago Plus Member

Go for it Hayley. I am thinking about another one soon

Carrie Tote Bag by Kandou Crafts

Wendy_CH · 1 week ago

Hi HayleY, Many thanks. The red fabric is just heavyweight cotton from a local shop (I'm in Switzerland) and I bought the blue fabric on Etsy from ForestFabricSewing. It's called - Echino - cotton linen - Plum flower tree Japanese Fabric Blue...

First Samara top

W1Bridget · 1 week ago

Hi Hayley, the next one is going to be in the blue double gauze with white butterflies that came in one of your/our boxes. I love it so much.

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

The Great British Sewing Bee

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Yes, definitely love the unusual challenges they do. It always makes me thing what I would do if I were taking part

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help with sweatshirt seam

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi, how did you get on with your sweatshirt and the stitches problem?

Sewing Advice & Techniques

SOI Weekend Bag - internal pocket?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This sounds like a really great addition to the bag. You could create a lined strip of fabric that gets sewn to the inside lining around the bottom half, basting it to the sides and base before constructing the rest of the bag wich gives you a slip...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Suggestions for a light stretch rayon fabric?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Did you decide on a pattern for this gorgoeus fabric?

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

These look super cute! What fabric did you use?

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Starlight Palazzo Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

They look absolutley fab! The Lady McElroy fabric will be perfect for these. Have you been able to make a start?

Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

These look great, and the stripe down the side is very on trend right now! What fabrics did you use for your other 4?

First Samara top

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I love this so much!! I love how delicate it looks in the double gauze! What fabric are you planning for your next one?

Carrie Tote Bag by Kandou Crafts

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Wendy, so sorry I must have missed this last week! This bag looks so gorgeous!!! I love how the label gives it that professional finish - where did you get the lovely fabrics from?

Winona Jumpsuit

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This looks gorgeous, I love that fabric too... I have plans for some of this for next months Pattern Club!!

My latent makes

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I love these! They both look so good! Where did you get the fabrics from?

Machines & Equipment

Machine needles.

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Ann - have you been able to solve the problem?

Machines & Equipment

Do I need an invisible zipper foot?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

It definitely simplifie the process! Debbie did you get one or stick with a normal zipper foot?

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Weird Sewing Tools

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Ah... that all makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing that with us.

Baby Steps

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Chris, how are you getting on with your pink denim jacket?

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Julie, so lovely to have you here! Where abouts in Dorset are you? Fitting skills are definitely a whole skill set of it's own isn't it?