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Stretch Dress Fitting Advice.

LlinosW · 21 hours ago Community Member

Hi all. Has anyone here made the Closet Core Travertine dress (or any tshirt/vest dress) with fabric which has significantly less stretch than the 50% recommended? I’ve set my heart on this beautiful crochet fabric but at best it’s 20% crosswise...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Debbie B · 22 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you. I'll try it.

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Ariane_et_le_fil · 22 hours ago Community Member

When you click on the member's name.

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HappyHound-Kathy · 23 hours ago

Amazing thank you! I'm having a grand old time going through my fabric stash and uploading what I have 😁 Some of it has been there for longer than I care to remember! 🙈 My plan this year is to actually start using it rather than seeing it as...

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Hi Kathy, I’m so happy my YouTube video found you and brought you here!! And so pleased you’re loving it already too. In the top right of the main Sewing Room page (on desktop) or if you scroll down on mobile, there is an area you will find a...

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HappyHound-Kathy · 1 day ago

Hi Hayley, after seeing your YouTube channel all about this today, I have signed up and start logging stash and fabrics. What a wonderful tool you've created! Thank you so much! It's great to be able to log as much detail as you like to your makes...

Heat Wave Sewing

HappyHound-Kathy · 1 day ago

I've just finished making a Seamwork Bo top in a Broderie Anglais... Perfect as a light airy heatwave top!

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Debbie B · 1 day ago Plus Member

How do you view the other member's projects.

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Debbie B · 1 day ago Plus Member

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Thank you so much for your feedback and suggestions Colleen, really pleased to hear you are loving it already!

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Yay Anna, I'm so happy you are enjoying it!

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I'm so happy to hear you are loving it Netty!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Esti Shorts

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ah yes I do recognise that fabric!! My daughter was wearing it yesterday, perfect for this crazy heat!!

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I-Am-Colleen · 1 day ago

I absolutely love this. Thank you for making it free. I have started uploading my stash and can't wait to get everything fully organised. I would love to see a tick box to idicate if the fabric is pre-washed. I don't seem to find a feature...

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Anna_77 · 2 days ago

I love this feature. I have started to add my patterns to my patterns stash. It gives me an overview and I think this is one key to not buying new patterns all the time, which is brilliant. Adding my projects to the sewing room is a great way to...

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Netty · 2 days ago Plus Member

Absolutely loving it! I've only added one project so far, but i'll update fabrics, notions, patterns when I have time. It's such a great idea! Thanks so much for adding this x

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Esti Shorts

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Having lost some weight, I had no shorts that fit 🤷‍♀️ So I whipped these up quickly so I had something suitable to wear. Little care taken due to hurrying. Hence catching in the corner of the label. Hayley, do you recognise this fabric? 🙂

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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Thank you so much Laura, I'm so pleased to hear you love it and thank you for the feedback!! Hopefully once it's cooler we will see you in the socials again soon!

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Naomijane · 3 days ago Competition Winner

I love the look of those patterns!

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Laura · 3 days ago Community Member

Thanks so much for adding this to the membership Hayley. I have a subscription to the other popular stash management software but it is up for renewal soon. Whilst I find it very useful to see what I've got, I don't use a lot of the fields for...

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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

We will be working on something along these lines, but want to do what we can to keep it a more peaceful, less performative corner of the internet

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Naomijane · 3 days ago Competition Winner

👋 I'm thoroughly enjoying this feature. I can't decide though if I wish it had a feed back/comments feature, or if my mind is more at peace without one? I know that when I've been nosyiny at other people's sewing rooms I'd have liked to have left...

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Another Lora Dress

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Jija 🙂

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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

How are you all getting on with your new online Sewing Room? I’ve spotted loads of gorgeous projects on the go, how are you all finding it? Hands up 👋 if you’ve added fabrics, patterns and/or notions to your online stash!

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 4 days ago Plus Member

Sounds like a plan, thank you 👍

Facing Help Needed Pls!

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I nearly always have this happen on a neckline facing and have taken to top-stitching the neckline and calling it a feature! It looks like you've understitched and done everything right - I'm sorry I don't have better advice for you, but I get less...

Facing Help Needed Pls!

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

The problem I find in risking a wash (which often works) is that the seam is then harder to undo. I would do a practice run with scraps to see if you can make a difference. You have also done something I "never" do - it's always more difficult to...

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

This is lovely, and I mix and match measurements, and weights as well.

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Another Lora Dress

Jiya · 4 days ago Plus Member

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Chalk And Notch Marcel Dress

Jiya · 4 days ago Plus Member

A gorgeous dress and fabulous fabric👌

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 4 days ago Plus Member

Fabulous advice thank you soooooo much 😀

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Ariane_et_le_fil · 4 days ago Community Member

As a big fan of poppies, I looove your fabric. Eager to see the dress. Take care of you during the heat.

Facing Help Needed Pls!

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

I'm hoping someone else will be along with some neat trick for you. I personally think the only solution is a careful unpick and re-do. Sometimes I stay stitch the neckline with silk organza selvedge (which I hoard for special cases). Did you use...

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

Well done, very neat for a first invisible zip.

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I have made two versions of this dress previously so all pattern adaptions have already been made. I raised the front neckline as that was a bit too low for me and altered the shoulders to fit my forward shoulders The fabric is a slithery viscose...

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi lovely sewing community, could anybody give me some help as to how I could improve my facing on an already constructed garment, I think I’ve stretched it a bit, any advise appreciated 😀

Possible Guardian Feature On Ai Patterns

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

I took hope this goes ahead. When I was young, even if (shockingly) your mum or nan didn't sew, there were loads of folk around who did. Most places had a shop where you could find patterns and fabric (admittedly limited) but there was a lot of...

Introductions

Sewingwithsue · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley and everyone! I’ve just realised that I’ve been a member here for a while and not introduced myself 🙈 My name’s Sue and I’m a newbie to sewing. I live in west London and I started going to a local sewing class in February 2026, just to...

Introductions

Lucca4ever · 4 days ago

Yes, I think that could work. Thank you. I live in Ballarat in Victorian Central Highlands.

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Ooh well done 👌

Possible Guardian Feature On Ai Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Thank you, I hope so too - they are flooding places like Etsy unfortunately

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Really lovely to have you here!! We have a lovely lady called Irene who joins some of our 10am socials from Australia - which is in the evening for you - we are just about to re-start our Wednesday morning sessions! Where in Australia are you?

Guthrie & Ghani Leana Blouse Size

Anna_77 · 5 days ago

Thanks so much for your reply. This helps me. I will make it in a floaty viscose first, in the size I believe to be suitable to my taste.

Heat Wave Sewing

Lucca4ever · 5 days ago

I lived in the tropics for 30 years and even though I now live in a much cooler area in Australia, we still have 40 degree plus days in summer. The strongest advice I can offer is to not wear any synthetic fabrics. They don't breathe, no matter...

Introductions

Lucca4ever · 5 days ago

Hello everyone. I'm delighted to have found this group of sewists and look forward to exploring the site and learning all about it. I'm in Australia, so probably won't be able to participate in online events (because of the time difference), but to...

Possible Guardian Feature On Ai Patterns

Lucca4ever · 5 days ago

Great news! I really hope this goes ahead. I've never used an AI pattern and probably never will, but I think an article about their shortcomings, and any strengths if they have any, would be a genuine public service.

Possible Guardian Feature On Ai Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I have been chatting with a journalist at The Guardian who might be interested in doing a story around the AI patterns you can get at Etsy after I shared with her my video. She wants the story to centre around the people who sew who have been...

Guthrie & Ghani Leana Blouse Size

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Ooh that’s a lovely blouse, I haven’t made it but I think this might be a case of preference, it looks like it’s supposed to be quite oversized and floaty, so I would just make sure you have enough room through your hips/bust/waist to create that...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Share Your Sewing Room Project Diaries!

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

Ahh, bless you. That should really help. I’ll give it a try.

Harlan Coben And Podcasts

Pam · 5 days ago Plus Member

I listen to them at the allotment - I gauge my time there by the number I listen to - it’s nice they are about an hour long, makes it easy.

Harlan Coben And Podcasts

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

I like Rosebud too. I often use it to go to sleep at night, but then have to relisten to hear the rest of the podcast.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Tatb Luella Skirt

Linda B · 5 days ago Plus Member

Lovely pattern so easy to sew

Harlan Coben And Podcasts

Pam · 5 days ago Plus Member

Following on from 2 conversations this morning on the virtual, specifically about the author Harlan Coben and podcasts, Gyles Brandreth has Harlan Coben on his podcast Rosebud this week 😊. Rosebud is one of my go-to podcasts, I really like Gyles

Sew Socials And Panicky Phones

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

It worked but its eating up my phone data at a scary rate...

Guthrie & Ghani Leana Blouse Size

Anna_77 · 6 days ago

Hi all! I am new here and want to ask if anyone has made the Guthrie Ghani Leana Blouse, and if so, is it a good idea to size down? When I look at finished garment measurements, it seems a bit big... I bought a kit with a linen viscose fabric...

Sew Socials And Panicky Phones

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

It was lovely to meet you too! What I might do is dig out and dust off my laptop and try tethering my phone...if that works I'll try again. Oh Southhampton! You're near where my grandmother lived when she first came to England (Portsmouth). It's a...

Interview With Rosie From Sew Over It And Ann Tilley

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I posted a YouTube video this morning sharing the full interviews with Rosie from Sew Over It and Ann from Ann Tilley Handmade - it was really interesting to find out the work that goes into creating a pattern, and the difference depending on if...

Sew Socials And Panicky Phones

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oh I'm sorry Naomi that you had to drop off, it was lovely to meet you!! Perhaps if you try again I wonder if it would help to make sure the rest of your apps are all closed properly! At the moment there aren't any in person socials that we run......

Heat Wave Sewing

Ariane_et_le_fil · 6 days ago Community Member

The main adjustments I have to do are for my forward shoulders and rounded back. I also have to check my size, I'm exactly in the middle of two for my bust. I think I will start with an Ashton for the toile. And everything is ready to cut Nelson...

Sew Socials And Panicky Phones

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

Sorry Hayley for dropping out of your sew social - it must have seemed so rude - but my phone over heated and needed to switch off. (It was red hot when I took it out of its case). Unfortunately I can't switch to a laptop as I don't have broadband....

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Sewing_Fi · 6 days ago Plus Member

A button hole chisel, it gives such a neat finish compared to the usual pin and unpicker cut method.

Tessuti Ophelia Dress

Sewing_Fi · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi everyone, has anyone made the Tessuit Ophelia dress who could give me any tips on the sizing please - true to size…. Size up…. Size down?? Thanks, Fiona https://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/ophelia-dress-pattern

Seen Around Sarlat

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Ooh I bet that was good people watching!!

Heat Wave Sewing

Sara · 6 days ago

It looks really nice, and you can choose not to iron double gauze, which is a plus I. This weather. I like to sew helen's closer patterns (Winslow and Gilbert are a favorite, and just finished a Jackson tee). It's very personal, but for me they...

Heat Wave Sewing

Sara · 6 days ago

They both look wonderfull. I really like the Hayley dress. But the Irving is nice too.

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

MrsB · 6 days ago Plus Member

Its a minerva pattern called the amelia dress, hope it fits!

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Amazing work! What are you sewing?

Heat Wave Sewing

Ariane_et_le_fil · 6 days ago Community Member

Holmes is on my list with double gauze but I've never sewn a Helen's closet pattern. I'll have to sew a toile before. My sewing space is in a veranda and I have the chance that there is an air conditioner.

Heat Wave Sewing

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

That is a lovely dress. I am finding my Holmes dress very comfortable in the heat. But at home, my south facing sewing room, so lovely for 90 per cent of the time, is not a good place to be when we get a heatwave.

Wrap Dresses

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I've made New Look 6301 a few times which is easy although it is designed for knits. It is a faux wrap as the skirt is 'normal' and not wrap.

Heat Wave Sewing

Ariane_et_le_fil · 6 days ago Community Member

I'm looking to sew a Hayley dress from Sew Over It. But I have to iron my fabric and, as you say, it's hot here in Belgium. Otherwise, I've finished an Irving dress from the Cashmerette club and I'm happy to have it for tomorrow : ...

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Naomijane · 1 week ago Competition Winner

Mine is a simple water erasable pen (instead of chalk). I've found that if I place my finger underneath where I need to mark a dot as I mark it, the erasable ink will go all the way through - saving me half the time! Plus it's improved my pattern...

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

Sandybethsews · 1 week ago Plus Member

That is VERY impressive! I have yet to tackle invisible zips.

Pesky Slippy Viscose - No More!

Jasmin · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi Heather! 👋 There is a shorts view too! 🥳 I think the release is early July. They're very clever trousers and lots of views as always with cinnamon daisy!

Heat Wave Sewing

Sara · 1 week ago

Hi all. As we are currently experiencing a heat wave in Belgium that will last for at least one more week, do you have any pattern recommendations? Think natural fibers, airy clothes,...

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

Debbie B · 1 week ago Plus Member

That looks fabulous and I love the fabric. So pretty.

Pesky Slippy Viscose - No More!

Debbie B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you for sharing that tip from Judi. I hadn't heard that before.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Child's Dungaree Patter Suggestions

BoltonchocsChrissy · 1 week ago

Hi Agata, thanks for your reply. I'll look at that pattern 😊

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Child's Dungaree Patter Suggestions

BoltonchocsChrissy · 1 week ago

Thanks Hayley. Ive never heard of them, so I'll check out what they've got. 😊

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Oooooh im super chuffed with myself, always avoided invisible zips but i have decided each project or garment i make i need to learn a new skill, invisible zip ticked off…..i’ll be invisible zipping everything now!

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

Thank you ! I will look for it.

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

I'm not sure. You wouldn't want it next the skin I think you have to experiment to find what suits you. I used some technical wicking fabric that I had left over. I think that any soft cotton would work.

Seen Around Sarlat

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

At the market this morning, I could not take photos, too clumsy and slow. But please imagine: An elegant older lady in a panelled skirt that looked to be made of colourful scarves. Crisp azure cotton Capri trousers with large broderie anglaise type...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

Do you thing sponge (the thin one) could work ?

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

Also realised Ajoy that they would be useful if you make a dress from your beautiful print, as you will want to keep washing to a minimum.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

Also a scrap buster!

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

These were standard for many years, and I believe are still used in the theatre. They went out of favour when washing machines and easy care fabrics became available.

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

I didn't know this kind of things exist. Thank you for sharing ! I sweat a lot and it could be really helpful.

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Pattern Suggestions To Showcase My Print

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

I was looking at my "forgotten" patterns and what other sewists have made with them and I found an Adeline dress from Style Arc : I saw this realization https://www.instagram.com/p/DR_UDNdE6iv/ and it reminds me of your post.

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Ooh i might have to look into this one… better than knotting the ends

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Child's Dungaree Patter Suggestions

Agata · 1 week ago

I made my daughter be outstanding overalls by Ellie and Mac. Very easy. I added pockets. Made them couple years ago, and she stillwears them ( i dropped them hem to make them longer)

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Agata · 1 week ago

The tiny little thing called -knit picker. It helps weave ends of overlocker threads and secure them. I am using it couple years now (and I keep few spare just in case)

Wrap Dresses

Agata · 1 week ago

I love Betty by Sinclaire Patterns its faux wrap for knits. They do petite height. They also have Eden wrap dress with bust cups but I haven't made it

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

Ajoy · 1 week ago

That's fantastic thank you ❤️ great to have the explanation of how you measured the placement and see the pictures

Memory Bears

Ruth C · 1 week ago

And the dog has won the vote. I am now making two dogs @sewhayleyjane! Wish me luck (it'll be 3 as I'll make a test one first)

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I'd love to know if you have a sewing tool or piece of equipment that you didn't have for ages, and then once you got one you wondered how you ever lived without it? For me it's the French Curve... until I got it I just eyeballed grading curved...

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Child's Dungaree Patter Suggestions

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Have you tried Tadah Patterns? I made my daughter the Festival dress a few times, not what you're looking for but I was really impressed with the pattern and different options for customisation! They have lots of lovely patterns I'm sure they'll have...

Memory Bears

Ruth C · 1 week ago

Thanks, Funky Friends Factory look great I'll ask the requestor what sort of animal she thinks would be best. The recipient has a dog but collects teddy bears, so I was asked to make a bear.

Memory Bears

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Have you heard of Funky Friends? They have a few different patterns but this ones is pretty cute https://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern

Wrap Dresses

Netty · 1 week ago Plus Member

I’m 4’10 and loved making the wrap dresses from The Bold One. She’s a New Zealand designer. Dresses did from bust size and very easy to make. www.theboldone.co.nz