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Me Made May 2026
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chloe_sewey · 9 hours ago
Wow this is really stunning! The colour choice, the size of the print and the shape are beautiful ๐Ÿ˜
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Sewing Therapy Roma Top
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chloe_sewey · 11 hours ago
Love it! The fabric choice works great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
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Truing Pattern Pieces - Bodice Block
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chloe_sewey · 12 hours ago
Hi sewists :) I am trying to draft a bodice block/sloper for the first time using Suzy Furrer's book Ultimate Guide to Designing Clothing patterns and stuck on a couple of bits would be really grateful for advice. I'm not sure how to 'true' the...
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Sewing Therapy Roma Top
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Anniehen · 13 hours ago Plus Member
This is the Sewing Therapy Roma Top. The pattern is for a dress and top. Itโ€™s made in a lovely shell and squares broderie anglaise from Rainbow Fabrics.
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Fibremood Chicku
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Debbie B · 17 hours ago Plus Member
Very cool!!!!
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Book Club!
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Michelle B · 18 hours ago Community Member
Yes I am definitely in on this one. Love books.I have purchased the book and already started it. Enjoying it so far!
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Book Club!
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Lesley · 18 hours ago Plus Member
Iโ€™ve got my copy ready to read while Iโ€™m away for a few days this week, of to the Lake District so Iโ€™m sorted if it rains!
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Book Club!
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Photobooth · 18 hours ago Community Member
Oooo. Would love to join. Have just downloaded the book on audible so can listen to it while driving.
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Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee
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SewHayleyJane · 19 hours ago Admin
This sounds absolutely fantastic Victoria - especially tapering wide leg trousers!
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Pattern Weights
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AnnieRose · 1 day ago
So, like a lot of sewers, I have a 'handy' husband - mine does woodwork - and has a workshop with all sorts of useful bits and bobs. I said 'do you have any of this type of washer?' and down came this jar, inherited from his dad, who died 30 years...
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Repurposed Cardi
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AnnieRose · 1 day ago
I could do with a simple cardi, not necessarily fancy, and din't have any suitable fabric, expect some ponte I was saving for leggings. I was going therough my wardrobe and came across a bought tunic and skirt that has sagged rather over the years....
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Book Club!
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sosallysews · 1 day ago Plus Member
Oooo Iโ€™ve already got this book on audible, I listened to it last in 2018! So definitely time for a relisten, will hopefully be able to join in the book chat in November. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š
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Libertys
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AnnieRose · 1 day ago
Beautiful! I too look out for sales / remnants - mostly small pieces to make lavender bags - but I have also used some as facing or for collar / cuffs on shirts.
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member
That is looking really good. I like the tartan touch on the collar, it gives it an elevated look.
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Pattern Weights
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Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member
What a lovely colourful idea. I agree they would make great gifts for sewing friends. I made my sewing weights as 'snakes' - I bought metal nuts (as in nuts and bolts!), threaded them on to a tape and then covered them with pretty fabic.
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Notes From Sunday's Sewcial
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Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member
It was lovely on Sunday morning and I'm glad I managed to have a free morning to be able to join you. Sadly I have a commitment most Sundays so won't be able to join you again but I love this idea of putting the recommendations on here.
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AnnieRose · 1 day ago
This is a fantastic idea that I am going to copy. I think they would also be a nice small gift for sewing friends (though I have very few of those)
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator
Beautiful! And quick!
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Adele · 2 days ago Community Member
Okay so, the outer coat is all sewn up, Iโ€™ve also sewn up the lining. Now I am attaching the lining to the outer, which is proving a little bit of a head scratcher so taking it very slowly.
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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin
What a fantastic idea! These look great
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 2 days ago Plus Member
Thank you Hayley!โค๏ธ
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Pattern Weights
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Helen · 2 days ago Plus Member
I have recently started to use my rotary cutter to cut out pattern peices and needed better/heavier pattern weights (I had been using small bags of rice). I had seen others using large metal washers as pattern weights, so I had a trip to B&Q - it...
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin
This looks fab Deb - I love those sleeves!!
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin
This is looking so great Adele!!
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Adele · 3 days ago Community Member
Collar and belt loops are now on. I did do the collar first with the lining fabric as the under collar but as the lining is so slippery it wrinkleD and I wasnโ€™t happy with the finish so I had a green tartan wool in my stash for another project and...
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 3 days ago Plus Member
Finished
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 3 days ago Plus Member
Here are a couple pictures. I'll try to get one more of me wearing it.
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Notes From Sunday's Sewcial
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Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member
Looking forward to being there this coming Sunday ๐Ÿ™‚
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Designing Your Wardrobe
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JaneMurphy · 4 days ago Plus Member
Thanks Donnie, I hope to as well!
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Designing Your Wardrobe
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DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator
Lovely to hear from you Jane. Glad youโ€™ve found your sewjo again. Hope to see you on a social some time x
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Designing Your Wardrobe
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JaneMurphy · 4 days ago Plus Member
Hi there, we'll it's been a minute. Vacations, puppy training and life have been busy. I have managed to sew a couple of things. I lost my sewjo for a bit, but I made the Cosmo blouse from Seamwork, the making moves pants (huge). And the classic pant...
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Libertys
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Linda B · 4 days ago Plus Member
Yes I saw that Donnie it seems very reasonable thank you
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Adele · 4 days ago Community Member
Quite a stressful start with the welt pockets ๐Ÿง (I find welt pockets really difficult) and then button holes ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Iโ€™m quite happy with how theyโ€™ve turned out. Iโ€™ve got the gun flap and storm flap all sewn and attached.
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member
Thank you. Me too.
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member
They are from Pin Cut Sew. I think the pattern was only $4.๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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Notes From Sunday's Sewcial
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DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator
I've deleted my previous comment because it referred to someone else. I am so sorry Mandy. I'm glad you enjoyed Sunday and, if I get it right this time, I'm thinking you now have a sparkling clean overlocker to get going on. If I am still wrong...
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Libertys
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DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator
https://www.abakhan.co.uk/ have a 50% off sale on Liberty Tana Lawns at the moment.......
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator
Really looking forward to watching your progress on this make. Good luck!
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator
Looking forward to seeing the finished garment!
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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AnneMarie W · 4 days ago Plus Member
love the teacup zipper pouches, I have not seen those before.
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Btpd Chambray Plans
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Debbie B · 5 days ago Plus Member
I hope this works for this blouse. I was inspired by the shirts I saw people wearing at the Scots-Irish festival in Dandridge, Tennessee a couple weekends ago. Also finished my teacup zipper pouches I was working on during the sewcial. And a...
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Adele · 5 days ago Community Member
Viscose was from Pound Fabrics
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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat
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Adele · 5 days ago Community Member
Now that the seasons have begun to change and weโ€™re now getting some rain I had a sudden urge to make a trench coat. I made the Lagan coat last year and lived the process so when I saw that Itch to Stitch had a trench coat pattern, it went straight...
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Libertys
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Linda B · 5 days ago Plus Member
We were talking about Libertys tonight in the social, I went last Saturday but only to stroke the fabrics, far too expensive for me but a lovely visit
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Fibremood Chicku
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SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin
This is such a fun pattern!! I've not seen it before, I love the back detail, although I know I'd get really cold in it!! You've made a great job of it Anne Marie, it's fab!
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Fibremood Chicku
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AnneMarie W · 5 days ago Plus Member
Here is a couple of pictures of my Chicku sweater. I think it has such a funny name. I loved the colour in the fabric, which is a French Terry, bought from a shop no longer in operation. But the highlight is the back - it was very simple to do...
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Book Club!
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Debs · 5 days ago Community Member
Hey that is fine. its terrific we are all so different and love different writing styles as well.
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Book Club!
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AnneMarie W · 5 days ago Plus Member
I didn't love it, to be honest. sorry
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Light Up Fabric
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annexe · 6 days ago
That sounds like a really good idea. There is no rush for these dresses as festivals don't start till May or June but I don't want to leave it to the last minute. Christmas decorations are just arriving in the shops so I will have a look around....
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Lison Dress
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Pam · 6 days ago Plus Member
Iโ€™d not heard of them before Stitch Festival, but they certainly do have some nice patterns ๐Ÿ’•
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Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
Jess from Sew Much Moor Amanda Wyatt (social studio on IG. C L Hardie's wonderful assistant on the retreats) Either or both of the girls from The Fabric Obsession Karen from The Draper's Daughter
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Lison Dress
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
The dress is beautiful Pam and I really appreciate the intro to a new pattern company! I love their aesthetic x
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Pattern Emporium Coco Pants
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
My tuppence worth is that making them with the external pockets would make them look less like pajamas... but whether the pocket would be visible on a patterned fabric, I don't know. Frankly, if you love the fabric and the pattern I'd say go for...
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Light Up Fabric
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
Lovely to meet you here! It may be too simplistic, but I have a sheer curtain with built in fairy lights that gets rolled out every Christmas...I wonder if that might be the simple option as a base cloth for some kind of 'over' garment? I hope...
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Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
What a successful day that was!! Thank you for sharing the resource.
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Book Club!
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
Wiltshire libraries apparently have one copy in large print. I've reserved it but will also see about picking up a copy. I think it's important to use the library where we can to keep the service going! Looking forward to the read and the discussion.
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Notes From Sunday's Sewcial
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Mandy · 6 days ago Plus Member
Thank you Donnie - i had a lovely time on Sunday. It's been a while since I've been on a social and this was the perfect re-start!
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By Hand London Leo Dungarees
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DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator
These really are great Hayley
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By Hand London Leo Dungarees
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Debs · 1 week ago Community Member
They look amazing Hayley, so suit you too.
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Book Club!
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Debs · 1 week ago Community Member
I toi have read it and its my hamlets book fir this month as well. I loved it. Yourself?
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Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee
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Victoria · 1 week ago Plus Member
Hello All, I mentioned in the sewcial the other week that I was going to an alterations class at my local sewing space, Reading Sewing Bee. https://readingsewingbee.co.uk/ Taught by Victoria Beaumont at Stitches in Reading. ...
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Light Up Fabric
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AnnieRose · 1 week ago
Please will you let us know how it goes? I think it looks so interesting!
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Pattern Emporium Coco Pants
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Nikki · 1 week ago Plus Member
I just discovered the Coco pants and love them. I have some cozy checked cotton flannel I really want to make up for fall. Wondering if anyone has made this pattern up in this type fabric and if they gave off pajama vibes. Thanks!
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Notes From Sunday's Sewcial
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DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator
As promised a round up of this morning's mentions: Recommended fabric shops: The Fabric Boutique and The Drapers Daughter Sewing machine cleaning: https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/henry-desk-vacuum-v2 Bag patterns: ...
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Lison Dress
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AnneMarie W · 1 week ago Plus Member
This is lovely. Iโ€™ve never heard of this pattern company. I love the v neck in it. I have the same fabric and havenโ€™t figured out what to do with it yet. I thought it was more summery, but your styling is making me think.
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Outfit For London Frocktails 2026 (And Beyond!)
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Alisewsteadysew · 1 week ago Community Member
Thanks Hayley! It was a great night, the outfits were amazing, and meeting so many lovely people IRL just made it ๐Ÿ˜
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Outfit For London Frocktails 2026 (And Beyond!)
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SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin
Wow Ali!!! So much work went into these and it was lovely to see the updates and hear your thoughts during the socials! The whole outfit has come together perfectly and you look fabulous. Those reverse welt pockets are amazing too! Did you enjoy...
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