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Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 1 day ago

Thanks Lesley 😊

Men’s Trousers

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

I would say mid-level experience. The trickiest parts are the fly and the welt pockets but the instructions and video tutorials are good. You could miss off the back pockets. If you’ve never done either before, it’s worth doing a practice on...

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 1 day ago

Thanks Lesley, What level of experience do you think would be required for the pattern? Do you think a beginner to mid-level of experience would be enough? Thanks, Karen

Men’s Trousers

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi Karen I’ve made the Wardrobe by me men’s Chino pants for my partner, a couple of times. They have a narrow leg which is what he likes. The trousers have a zip fly, front pockets and back welt pockets, the instructions for which are pretty...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 1 day ago

I’ll definitely check out your video. Thanks for sharing and making a video. Your pants look nice.

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 1 day ago

Hi all, Can anyone recommend an easy pattern for men’s trousers? My husband struggles with the fit of off-the-peg trousers so I have volunteered to make him some 🤦🏼‍♀️ All help gratefully received. Many thanks, Karen

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

That’s interesting, my friend has said the same about Minerva’s POD fabric. All the ones she has ordered have come printed on a white base cloth.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

We all often end up with a pile or bag of fabric scraps and offcuts that we say we will do something with... and then never do. So let's get some ideas going. What do you do with leftover fabric scraps? Here are some of my ideas, but add to the...

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Fpc Wren Dress

tracey_sews_62 · 1 day ago

I didn't finish sewing it up, I tried the top wrap on and there was just too much fabric on the cross over, I did stay stitch it but it just seemed far too big. I had used a viscose, I'm thinking of giving it another go and use some more stable...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Its gorgeous isn't it, no not the jersey it's the ITY. Ive had the jersey before they are both lovely but I would not get this ITY again in this dark colourway as it has a white back to it and when you sew it, you can very slightly see the white...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

I love 'fabric resource centre'. Don't get me started on remnants! I have a load that I was going to 'deal with later' and is now in two large plastic bags that I have no idea what to do with. I had grand ideas to use bits for colour blocking, or...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

I love that fabric. I have been eyeing that print up on Minerva. Is it the jersey?

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

I bought them a few years ago from IKEA in preparation for my craft room. I don't think they sell them anymore.

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 😊

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda, its great to get a pattern that just fits without too much messing with it. All I did with this pattern was take it up by 1" and do a 1/4" narrow shoulder adjustment, these are the adjustments I have to make on most patterns

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Agata · 1 day ago

Small house, big stash = need to bring creative ;)

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Fpc Wren Dress

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Sorry it didn't come out the way you wanted it to Shelley, that's incredibly frustrating! Where are the fit issues? If you're comfortable to share a picture hopefully we can help. I haven't made this one myself though!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This all sounds absolutely fantastic! I have made the Chanterelle pants, both wide and barrel leg and love them both. I haven't made the Lane pants but I know they have been very popular, although a lot of people have said they come up very big. ...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks great Shelley! You have absolutely nailed the fit

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh Glenda I love the "fabric resource centre" that does sounds so much better!

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Shelly Dress

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

That's a great fitting dress and looks lovely on you.

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

That looks great and you've nailed the fit. It's fabulous to have a well fitted pattern so I look forward to seeing more of these from you.

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

That capsule wardrobe sounds a good plan to fit your lifestyle. I like the sound of it.

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I like the look of the worn jeans but having watched their video of construction I can see I'd have to do a lot to make the back crotch fit me. I do have my master crotch pattern but do I want to spend that much on a pattern that I then have to...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Thank you Glenda.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Thank you. This is the stretch panel behind the flap, just from some spare ribbing I had. So comfortable.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Do you have any of the fabric spare? If not could some be salvaged from an inside hem/seam? I would put a scrap of the fabric behind the hole so it matched up and then carefully sew it in by hand. There are various ways to do this from reinforcing...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I have a large fabric resource centre (sounds better than stash!) and some is rolled, some is folded, some is stuffed, some is in an untidy heap that once was stacked but decomposed as lower layers were excavated etc. I have an accessible loft area...

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I watched this last night and agreed with what you said. However, my downfall is watching too many YouTube videos........!!

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Those look super Diane.

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh I do love their patterns!! I'm desperate to make the Fowler jacket, might have to be an autumn project!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Diane they look so good!!! I am so intrigued by these magic pants

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

God bless that Kallax!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh wow this looks so good! I love how the cupboard doors have doubled up as a peg board - I haven't seen that before!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh but I love how tidy that sounds!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Haha, love that! Do it all!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Especially because I find things get pushed to the back and then they are out of sight!

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

What a fabulous idea and well thought out. I like how neat your planning is, so organised. The fabrics are great. Looking forward to seeing this come together.

Project Diaries

Project: Nina Lee Kewbellow Jumpsuit For A Charity Ball On 27 March

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

That looks so good. Well done.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Storage boxes in the Kallax unit, mostly rolled but thicker fabrics are folded.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

I've just finished making the Magic Pants. I have done a step-by-step of the construction on my YouTube channel, Diane in Stitches, but the designer also has a sewalong video on her channel. The written instructions are very good, and I just...

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DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Yes, all seems to be OK now, thank you.

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sewandyjane · 2 days ago Developer

Why must you hurt me so.

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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Honestly you just cannot get the staff these days… maybe I should employ an AI to do it instead!! ;-p

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sewandyjane · 2 days ago Developer

Hi all, many apologies there was an error happening for the last couple of hours with the events page not loading properly and the forum buttons not working. I was attempting to do some fancy caching to help speed everything up, however it turns...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Sandybethsews · 2 days ago Plus Member

Mine is mostly rolled, but some folded in three drawers of a large Ikea Malm 6 drawer unit. I have an Ikea 4x4 Kallax on top of the drawers to make afake dresser and I keep my sewing machines in the cubby holes of the Kallax. I have a new craft room...

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

They do have some gorgeous details in their patterns, would love to see the finished results Linda!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 2 days ago

Kallax unit in cubed boxes, very neatly folded around board and pinned so I can pulled out and replace easily. However, really good thought about rolling v folding - may have to rethink as the creasing is a pain. Looks like another re-org will be...

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 2 days ago

The "Worn Jeans" didn't appeal to me much initially...until Stitch Festival followed by Cara's review (of So Sew Mad). Seem like a good pair of all rounder jeans, no matter the current trend - so I've bought them - along with the Almost Shirt, which...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 2 days ago

Now I want to try them as well! 🤭. I'm on a health kick at the moment, could be useful for fluctuating sizes

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Agata · 2 days ago

A bit of everything, some in boxes, some on open shelves, some in cupboard and some on storage bags. Usually folded

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

Ooh another capsule wardrobe and yours is going to be very different to my office one so it’s going to be great following yours while I’m doing mine 😊

Introductions

Tzoohen · 3 days ago

Hi Hayley and nice to 'meet' you! I'm a member of Crew run by Closet Core in Montreal. I've always really liked their patterns and style and have been in Crew since it started. I've only recently really joined in the community there as my life is...

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Shelly Dress

Kathy_Sews · 3 days ago Community Member

It fits you beautifully and such lovely fabric!

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Shelly Dress

Lesley · 3 days ago Plus Member

Just finished my True Bias Shelby dress using the most gorgeous fabric from December think pink box. I couldn't decide what to make with thus but had some suggestions from the TSG social, of which the Selby was one. I had to do quite a lot of...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 3 days ago Plus Member

I was on the hunt for the perfect v neck, short sleeved tee for the summer and think I found it in the WBM Builder tee. As its still very chilly here in Hampshire UK, I thought id give the long sleeved version a try, well I absolutely love this...

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 3 days ago Plus Member

Hi all! I am planning my capsule wardrobe now my newly refurbished craftroom is almost up and running. I am going to start with leisure wear. I enjoy swimming and Tai Chi so my first project is a bag. I have cut out and started the Sew Over It...

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Fpc Wren Dress

tracey_sews_62 · 3 days ago

I absolutely love this dress, but have had a nightmare trying to fit it, I did a toile of the top half and got it to fit okay-ish, needed a couple more adjustments. When I started to sew it in the good fabric it was a FAIL. I'm not sure if the fabric...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

tracey_sews_62 · 3 days ago

I made them last summer, there are a lot of pattern pieces and steps but I followed Ann Tilley's tutorial on You Tube and that really helped. On me they are a mid rise, but I do have a high waist. Once they are made they are a really easy to wear...

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Finished Hipster Bag

Debbie B · 3 days ago Plus Member

So classy. Love it!

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

I’m so pleased it resonated, I hope you find a lovely way to connect to the sewing community here!

The Great British Sewing Bee

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Ooh sounds fab, I’d love to see it

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

Oonagh · 3 days ago

Your video really resonated with me and just joined because of it. It was a relief to know I wasn't the only one experiencing the disconnect from the sewing community.

The Great British Sewing Bee

Gingernan · 3 days ago

I did make a Frieda Kahlo inspired dress, but have yet to pluck up the courage to wear it!

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Hi Julia, thank you so much for such a lovely comment - yes I think in-person or online communities away from big-tech are the way forward. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mum, sewing is such a wonderful and therapeutic hobby when times...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

Thank you, no the zipper pulls in the picture will be for a bag as they were in the bag makers box x

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Tzoohen · 3 days ago

Hi, I'm Julia and live in northwestern Greece; the Balkans really, not the Med so much! Saw your video about Instagram and couldn't agree more. I started sewing again in the wake of losing my Mum in 2018 and found an amazing sewing community on...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

LaTrica · 3 days ago

Great idea and looks like a lot of fun. Are the zipper pulls for the trousers?

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Danae · 4 days ago

Thank u very much!

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

There have been lots of lovely new dressmaking patterns released this month, here are my top 5. Have you tried any of them? Or have more to add to the list. Atelier Jupe Rosie Blouse - this one has had lots of discussion in the socials recently,...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Jennifer · 4 days ago Plus Member

I`m planning on making the new Atelier Jupe- Rosie blouse in last months think pink sub box fabric but before that i want to finish my sew over it xanthe skirt.

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This could be tricky as you have two different colours here and it will slightly distort the stripe pattern, but this video shows how to do an invisible ladder stitch

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

I'm not sure yet which pattern of these two that I'm going to make a blouse with the beautiful viscose from Think Pink box from March. Either Simplicity 9715 or New Look 6555. I've made both several times.

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hello, oh wow that’s amazing!!! Thank you so much for joining, I can’t wait to get to know you more! What sort of things do you enjoy sewing?

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Danae · 4 days ago

Hi everyone, One of my favorite blouses has a hole in it and I want to sew it in a way so that it doesn't show and I don't ruin the fabric which is very thin, I would really appreciate if someone could show me some technique or some way to fix it

Introductions

Sandybethsews · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hello from sunny Shropshire. I have just watched your YT video about social media and I have deleted Instagram and joined here. I have had a quick scroll through and I am certain that I have found my tribe. Thank you for creating such a wonderful...

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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I have now many two Poppy's from Cinnamon Daisy, one as a dress with thicker straps and one as a blouse with sleeves. I don't like elastic around my upper arms so I left it out to make more of a flutter sleeve and I am in love with how it turned...

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I shared a video on YouTube last night that I made on how my relationship with social media has changed and the shift I'm feeling amongst the sewing community. When I started working on ThreadySetGo it wasn't initially meant to be an alternative to...

Favourite Tools For Cutting

Kathy_Sews · 4 days ago Community Member

Yes I would. Good luck!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

That's so lovely, really love those springy colours! I look forward to seeing your future makes too

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Shelley · 4 days ago Plus Member

Ive also found that I can see what I have better, if its all folded and stacked up, its harder to see what's what

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Melissa H · 4 days ago Plus Member

I finished up my Reyna from Fibre Mood today. Enjoying the happy spring fabric and floaty style. Can’t wait to see everyone’s makes! In april I have three blouses planned. Sanna by Fibre Mood, Malibu by Maison Fauve and hopefully Claudia Western...

Favourite Tools For Cutting

Melissa H · 5 days ago Plus Member

Would you recommend the brand you use? If so, what is the brand?

Do You Toile?

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

Just trying to work out why that helps.... Is it because the yoke makes the change in shape from the waist to the hips easier to manage? I usually have a problem getting the rise right, I don't imagine it helps with that?? Very happy to be told it...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

I hadn't thought about rolling but that's probably a very good idea. I have had some creases and fabric that's been stored in a box for a while that I haven't been able to get rid of

Favourite Tools For Cutting

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

I have some and they are great for thick fabrics but you really have to concentrate and have lots of control. I'm hoping it will get easier with practice

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

I'd be really keen to hear how you get on, like you I'm drawn to the pattern but prefer lower rise

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Shelley · 5 days ago Plus Member

Rolled definitely

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 5 days ago

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Tina S · 5 days ago Plus Member

If you look for Kate , Ripper Seams on YouTube, she made a video about them. Might help maybe?

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 5 days ago

I know!!! But i can’t seem to shake wanting to try them. I first heard of them over a year ago and was fascinated from style and construction but the. Said never mind because of high waist but they keep creeping back into my mind so i feel like i...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

And a bonus question - folded or rolled?

Advice Needed- Grading Sizes

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Good luck Amy, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

That's a lovely blouse, and yes I love double gauze too! I think both V and scallop options are beautiful so either way it'll turn out great

Favourite Tools For Cutting

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hah, yes you do have to have full concentration. They have lots of different brands on amazon. You turn them on and the blades open and close rapidly - great for if you have mobility issues in your hand that make using scissors difficult. But you...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I have heard of these, and there has been some discussion before but as yet I don't recall anyone who has made them! I think they look fantastic, I'm so keen to try them out. However they are definitely on the high rise side so if you prefer...

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Project: Nina Lee Kewbellow Jumpsuit For A Charity Ball On 27 March

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Absolutely stunning Adele, you got the fit so good!

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oooh this is so exciting Adele - love the idea of a capsule wardrobe! Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together, I think the plans are fab

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 5 days ago Community Member

Thank you, I’ve not made the Laon yet but it looks really nice so looking forward to getting that one made up.

Project Diaries

Project: Nina Lee Kewbellow Jumpsuit For A Charity Ball On 27 March

Shelley · 5 days ago Plus Member

Beautiful, what an amazing fit, well done ☺️

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Shelley · 5 days ago Plus Member

Love this idea, I like your patterns and fabric, good matching. I'll be following to see how you get on, I made a cross body bag with faux leather very similar to yours, it came out really well. Ive also made two Laon shirts, lovely pattern

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 6 days ago

Hi! I’m On my phone and couldn’t find a search button to see if this pattern has been discussed before. Any feedback on these pants, especially for someone that prefers mid rise pants. And low rise over high rise? Any thoughts on the pants,...

Favourite Tools For Cutting

Melissa H · 6 days ago Plus Member

I love scissors and am getting much better at a rotary cutter…but will always use scissors…what in the world are electric scissors 🤔 I suppose it is self explanatory…but don’t you lose control and cut where no cutting should be… maybe I just look...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Victoria · 6 days ago Plus Member

I am very slooowly making a Tammy Handmade Faye blouse in an almost burgundy double gauze with gold specks throughout. It’s my first time using double gauze and I love it. I’m hoping to have it finished soon or I’ll be wearing an autumn colour in...

Zips!

Jiya · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Sue I will check it out. 😀

Twin Needles

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 6 days ago Plus Member

I had skipped stitches when I was using a universal needle that came with the machine on stretch fabric. Got a jersey one and that worked, however my machine manual said only use the 2.5 width needles.

Zips!

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 6 days ago Plus Member

I followed Lucy from sew essential invisible zip tutorial. Basting the zip is with the extra time 😊

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

New project 😁 I want to create a capsule wardrobe for work. I work in an office and I would like a collection to wear so that I feel well dressed and professional and maybe take some of the confidence I seem to have when sewing into work. I took...

Project Diaries

Project: Nina Lee Kewbellow Jumpsuit For A Charity Ball On 27 March

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Final photo at the charity ball

Advice Needed- Grading Sizes

Thimble_Amy · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda & Hayley i think i stared at it for 20 mins, i thought it would work but couldn't get my head around the line going in the opposite direction. but it does make sense. Also, makes sense to lengthen first too. still new in this...