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Sewing Goals for 2026

Mel · 19 hours ago Plus Member

I have decided on a few sewing goals for this year: change my sewing space (I'm moving my sewing machine from one room to another) get better at cutting out fabric (cleaner cutting) make more dresses make a coat (long term project)

Hi everyone

Mel · 19 hours ago Plus Member

Hi Christine I love wearing skirts and dresses and I'm still trying to find a pattern that I love and will repeat. Being part of this community is great, especially if you don't have an in-person sewing social that you can get to.

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Pattern recommendations for boiled wool

Rachael · 22 hours ago Community Member

Hi there Agne, I made the Berlin Jacket from Tessuti patterns very early on when I first started sewing and I still wear it now. It's unlined and it's for boiled wool tessuti-shop.com/products/berlin-jacket-pattern Hope that helps Rachael

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My next makes

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This is looking very snuggly Debbie!! Looking forward to seeing the next one

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Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Thank you Glenda x

Hi everyone

Christine · 1 day ago Plus Member

Snap, have recently bought tights and boots to wear with dresses to get me going lol

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Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

What a great fitting coat. It looks fabulous. Well done you.

What Are You Wearing For Christmas?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

A bit slow to reply to this but here is my tnt mccalls 8240 in a very festive French terry. It was lovely and warm to wear and very comfortable of course!!

Hi everyone

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

I love making dresses and wearing dresses but I rarely have occasions to wear dresses! My daily wear is jeans and tops. Snoods are good in this cold weather.

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

I had the silicone hem thingys from Jenerates. Like them so far. Some machine needles and money to buy patterns - I bought 4 from Sinclair as they had a bogof offer. The crew sweatshirt has already been made (that's what I finished on Thursday's...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

I want more jeans for myself and a coat and more gilets and sweatshirts and to sew up my stash and continue with my spring flowers quilt..... think that's enough for January!!

Machines & Equipment

Any such thing as an electronic Overlocker?

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

I am going to have another look at overlockers at the Sewing Exhibition (NEC March). My overlocker doesn't do coverstitch. I can use the twinneedle on my main machine for very stable knits, like ponte, but it really doesn't work for lighter knits. I...

Machines & Equipment

Any such thing as an electronic Overlocker?

Victoria · 2 days ago Plus Member

Ohh thanks for the info, AnnieRose! Hopefully the idea will catch on and they make a cheaper machine as £4k-5k is very much out of my budget. It's a good sign though! I've always wondered if it was a safety issue too that because there's the blade if...

Sewing Goals for 2026

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

At the risk of teaching my grandmother to suck eggs, I as an Ames veteran, suggest making a 'wearable toile' if you don't have the right weight / stretch in cheap fabric. I used a stretch gaberdine, left out all the top-stitching etc. and got a...

Alba Pyjamas

LaTrica · 3 days ago

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My next makes

Debbie B · 3 days ago Community Member

I've made the first one in basic gray because I had the matching ribbing, however I think this would be really neat with a nice rayon for the collar. More to come.

January - Marlo Sweater

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Kicking off 2026 with comfort and snuggly vibes you are welcome to join me in sewing up a True Bias Marlo sweater. You can read all about the Marlo, how I found it to sew and a couple of little sewing tips over on my blog. ...

Sewing Goals for 2026

JaneMurphy · 3 days ago Community Member

Yes, my goals for the coming year are to actually balance my life out a bit more. I had been in a manic phase and now I am in the come down phase where I can't seem to make a decision to save my life, lol. I tend to buy things in my manic phase, so I...

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HELP Black dobby fabric

Val · 3 days ago

An update on the search for the black dobby. I had half meter delivered today from Oh Sew Crafty and it's the same and is now in tbe washing machine. My dress will get finished. The sewing community are so helpful xx

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

That's such a lovely thoughtful gift!

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

These are such great goals!! I love the gentle fabric ban rather than an outright ban, it's like saying I'm never going to eat chocolate again... just makes you want to eat more!! I totally understand the overwhelm and procrastination here - I...

Marlo Sweater/Cardigan Question

Han · 4 days ago Plus Member

Perfect! That's the answer I was looking for! Thanks.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Pattern recommendations for boiled wool

Loveremade · 4 days ago

Yes! That would be ideal

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Charlyze2 · 4 days ago Community Member

I got a few sewing gifts There were a few that i had added to a list of ideas for hubby/kids to buy from - I had a simplicity bias machine, some pins, some pattern weights My husband also got me a lovely seam ripper that was engraved with my name -...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Charlyze2 · 4 days ago Community Member

oh i have a few goals this year 1 - Buy less - i have sooo much fabric (191 pieces according to stashub) which is ridiculous and only just about fits in my storage space. Im not saying an outright ban as i might need specific fabric that i dont...

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Helen's Closet Arden & Jackson

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

Sewing Goals for 2026

Maryellen · 4 days ago Community Member

First up is a Tilly and the butons Nell blouse in blackwatch tartan!

Up For An Award

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi all, I'd love to share with you all that I put myself foward for an award that celebrates "Winchester’s finest female entrepreneurial talent." Never done anything like this before, and definitely felt a bit awkard nominating myself but thought...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Jiya · 4 days ago Community Member

Lovely I shall look out for them xx

TATB Jamie PJ bottoms

Jiya · 4 days ago Community Member

This is the fabric 😍

TATB Jamie PJ bottoms

Jiya · 4 days ago Community Member

I know I was do thrilled to get this fabric! The second pair are made from a Indian cotton from Textile Express. They have different colourways and I think Fabric Godmother does similar fabric.

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Helen's Closet Arden & Jackson

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Annie - I love the Jackson and have made both the tshirt and pullover as well as a t-shirt for my husband. Really simple pattern the sews up nice and quick! I haven't made the Arden so can't comment but they look lovely!

Machines & Equipment

The Purple Thang tool

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Aaah, yes I can see that working well!

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Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Nancy - ah so... what I wrote came out a little confusing. The Falconer Pants were great - but they maybe wouldn't be considered typical jeans due to the construction. They can be made in loads of fabrics but don't have the typical pockets,...

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

hooray!! Well done on mastering your overlocker, you'll be wondering how you ever lived without it!! We have a couple of patterns coming up in the next few months in the Pattern Club that inlcude zips - so there will be some tutorials to help if...

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Perfect, shopping your stash is always a win!! What's first on the list?

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hey Ames buddy!! That's the pattern I'm going to be making, can't wait to see how they all turn out!

TATB Jamie PJ bottoms

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

These look so snuggly Jiya, I have to admit by being quite jealous when I saw this fabric in the boxes!! A mix up is very easily done! What fabric are you using for the second pair?

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Pattern recommendations for boiled wool

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Agne, great question! As a beginner are you looking for a coat that is unlined?

Marlo Sweater/Cardigan Question

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hey, the second method completely conceals all the raw edges whereas the first, slightly easier method is similar to attaching the hem band - you're left with the seam allowance exposed (but on the inside of the cardigan). I would say the method you...

Machines & Equipment

Projector

LindsayHaycock · 5 days ago Community Member

Good morning! I got a magcubic projector for Christmas and Im really struggling with calibration. Im tech savvy and have been using chatgpt to help. Chat says avoid calibration apps and focus on getting the projector itself completely level otherwise...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Here is the link to the thread threadysetgo.com/forums/sewing-machines/259-projector

Marlo Sweater/Cardigan Question

Han · 5 days ago Plus Member

Hi! I've downloaded the pattern and have my fabric ready - excited to make this! Just looking through the instructions, I can see there are two methods to attach the neckband, but I can't understand what the difference is in terms of the final...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Pattern recommendations for boiled wool

Loveremade · 5 days ago

Hi All, Do you have a favourite coat pattern? And it has amazing instructions for beginner like myself and it is to be used with boiled wool? Please share! ☺️ Agne

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Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

LaTrica · 5 days ago

I think it looks great.

TATB Jamie PJ bottoms

Jiya · 5 days ago Community Member

Not brilliant photos. My first attempt at making PJ bottoms. I made them at the end of 2025. The fabric is a lovely soft brushed flannel like material from a BTPD subscription box. I did have a bit of a mishap in getting the fronts and backs mixed...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Jiya · 5 days ago Community Member

Im ashamed to say I had my overlocker for 3 years and did nothing with it. I finally did a 1 day course to learn how to use it and not be afraid of it! 😁 In 2026 I want to make more use of it.My other goal is to curb my fear of zips! And make at...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

Nancy · 5 days ago

Hi Hayley! I actually haven't sewn jeans yet, but I have it on my radar to make the Love Notions Legato Jeans. I've got the pattern and had ordered some denim online, but when it arrived, I thought it might be a bit too light for jeans, even...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

LindsayHaycock · 5 days ago Community Member

How do I find the thread?? Im still struggling to configure my projector so any help would be great!

Machines & Equipment

The Purple Thang tool

LindsayHaycock · 5 days ago Community Member

its really good for threading elastic through instead of using a safety pin. Only takes smaller elastic though

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Helen's Closet Arden & Jackson

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

Hello, I've never come across these patterns before, but browsing this forum I saw Helen's Closet, and I like the look of these 2 patterns. I love Cahmerette Concorde for a T shirt, but I could do with some less closely fitted and haven't really...

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Harem Pants?

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

Have you found any Victoria? I have been making this Sandra BetzSanina pattern for about 20 years - out of print, but found this on Etsy. I can't share mine - the tissue has been messed about so much over the years (sorry, I didn't make my proper...

Machines & Equipment

Mini iron recommendations

Wendy_sews64 · 5 days ago

I have Prym mini iron, which my husband bought for me a few years ago. I use it for patchwork projects, fusible interfacing and for taking to classes. I find that it isn't enough for some fabrics, so I mainly use my Oliso iron when dressmaking.

Sewing Goals for 2026

Maryellen · 5 days ago Community Member

My goal is to sew up my fabric stash - I just love planning new projects and find I move on to something new constantly so it's to have a look at the fabric I bought last year before buying any new fabric for this year!

Sewing Goals for 2026

Wendy_sews64 · 5 days ago

I don't have specific goals, but I will continue to fill the gaps in my wardrobe. I've made a few pairs of jeans, but want to try a new pattern, so I've got the Ames pattern. I have a good stash of fabric, which I'd like to use up.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

That's great to hear, I'm excited to crack on with it!

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Jeans Patterns

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

The Ames jeans work really well for me. After making a toile, I realised that they were the most comfy trousers i had ever made, so they are now my standard trouser pattern, in stretch gaberdine, nd without all the 'jeans' accessories.

Alba Pyjamas

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

it was quite tricky to be honest but I managed

Carnation Blouse

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Yes I am thank you

Alba Pyjamas

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

These are fab! Very stylish pjs! I hadn't realised the fabric was a viscose satin, how was it to sew?

Carnation Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

It looks sooo good on you Linda!! So festive, you look really happy with it?

Machines & Equipment

Any such thing as an electronic Overlocker?

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I saw one at last year's Sewing Exhibition. I have arthritis in my ankles, and find it quite awkward to press the foot pedal. My Janome sewing machine uses a hand switch, and whilst I take HayleyJane's point, I do find it easier. I think the...

Alba Pyjamas

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Made the Alba Pyjamas bottoms from the Fabric Godmother calendar just love these in a viscose satin. Also made a hack of the TAB Billie out of a light jersey fabric and added the bow which also came with the calendar

Carnation Blouse

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Made the Fabric Godmother Carnation Blouse from their advent calendar beautiful fabric and very nice pattern

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Tilly and the Buttons

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Great patterns - I think the Billie is one of my all time faves! Good to know about downloading the patterns

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Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

These are definitely going on my list - a lot of love for these!

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Tilly and the Buttons

Hello_Im_Elaine · 1 week ago Community Member

I love Tilly and the Buttons, my current favourites are the Drew Sweatshirt and the Samara Top. I love the simplicity of the designs and clear instructions. I also have 3 of her books, there is an option to use a code to download patterns rather...

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Jeans Patterns

Hello_Im_Elaine · 1 week ago Community Member

My favourite are the Megan Nielsen Dawn jeans, I've made 3 pairs and have plans for more. They needed slight low butt and sway back adjustments but they were great to sew, the instructions are really clear 😊

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Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 1 week ago Community Member

Thank you very much Debbie x

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HELP Black dobby fabric

Val · 1 week ago

Thanks Mairead for all your help I will order a metre xx

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HELP Black dobby fabric

Mairead B · 1 week ago Plus Member

The top one is the one we got the bottom one is the new one. Its as close as i can get.

A re-make

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

What a fab re-fashion!! "The most sustainable garment is one you already own"

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HELP Black dobby fabric

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This looks the same to me, most likely from the same supplier

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Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

All finished! Really happy with how they have turned out, the trousers fit like a dream. The top is fine... seeing as it won't be worn out of the house but I didn't like how the facing turned out and it pulls just a little across the bust

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Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I had a few issues with the facing around the neckline (still taken from a YouTube video I'm making) The facing starts at the shoulder seams, all the way down the centre front and along the hem, meeting at the side seem with the back hem facing. But...

Sewing Goals for 2026

SG_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

I'm giving the closet core Carolyn pyjamas another go after a failed attempt last year 🤞

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Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

Debbie B · 1 week ago Community Member

Diane, that coat is stunning on you. Beautiful workmanship. We'll done. Enjoy it!

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HELP Black dobby fabric

Val · 1 week ago

Sorry to question but was it exactly the same as the one we got in the SHJ box xx

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HELP Black dobby fabric

Mairead B · 1 week ago Plus Member

I bought some on pound fabrics back in November. I've used it now but they might still have some. At the time it was 5.50 a metre.

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HELP Black dobby fabric

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

Val, I don't know the pattern or how it pieces together, but I spotted this in the Backstitch sale: backstitch.co.uk/cotton-dobby-black-dressmaing-fabric-end I imagine it's a different batch, but might be worth trying

A re-make

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

This is part of my 2026 project, to make the best of what i already have. Maybe I should have a resolution to take better photos, but just so you get the idea: This was the first Cashmerette Harrison shirt that I made After 9 years, the collar...

Choosing Materials

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

I think that one of the secrets of sewing (and maybe other) experience is to not mind failures. But I think a lot of us who sew are thrifty at heart and hate waste! Always look out for 'offers' to build up your stash. If you're not happy with...