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Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 9 hours ago Community Member

Thank you Hayley. I am so pleased with this coat. I am glad I took the plunge and cut into this fabric. It was probably still cheaper than buying a RTW wool coat!

Sewing Goals for 2026

sew_itz_vicki · 10 hours ago Community Member

My goal is to continue with perfecting the fit of trousers, with the aim of moving on to jeans with all the jeans features. How far I'll get with that in 2026 is anyone's guess, but I'd like to keep working towards it! I'm also planning on...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Debbie B · 14 hours ago Community Member

My first goal is to get organized and make a list of items to make that are missing in my wardrobe. I want to make more of a mix and match wardrobe like my grandma used to make for me when I was a little girl. I also want to go through my closet...

Sewing Goals for 2026

sweetbitterki · 14 hours ago

My goals around sewing: 1. to actually sew. I wanted to start last year but between not prioritizing it and then injuries I was not as productive in this area of my life. However, I do believe it's helped me to focus for this year. 2. collars. Try...

Finished the PJs

Susge-sews-53 · 16 hours ago

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Susge-sews-53 · 16 hours ago

The Matchy Matchy Homebody was the least involved make. The Button holes on the Ormond were stressful so I made them on my embroidery machine. But they are all straightforward makes and I enjoyed them all equally.

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 18 hours ago Admin

Amazing, do you have a favourite at all? Or one that was more enjoyable to sew?

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

SewHayleyJane · 18 hours ago Admin

Diane this is so beautiful! The fit looks so good and everything is finished wonderfully! We are always our own worst critic but I think you should be really proud of this!

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 19 hours ago Community Member

Thank you. I read that these sleeve headers were available to purchase ready made, but I didn't really have time to get anything ordered as I wanted to get the coat done, so I had to use what I had in my stash, and the video I watched explained how...

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

Emma-Sewsbetterthanselfies · 19 hours ago Community Member

Wow that makes all the difference. The coat looks amazing. My dad used to be a rep for tailoring supplies in the 70's & 80's and used to have boxes of sleeve head rolls that I think served this purpose. Well done on using scraps. About to...

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 20 hours ago Admin

Ah amazing!! The Nicks dress is such a lovely sew! Have you got the fabric picked out?

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 20 hours ago Admin

Great goals Diane, it can be so easy to think about the individual garments rather than how everything can work together!

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 20 hours ago Admin

You are absolutely in the right place in that case!! Welcome, are you making anything at the moment?

Sewing Goals for 2026

SG_Sews · 1 day ago

Hello I've just joined today and one of my sewing goals for 2026 is to find my people. I would love to meet more likeminded crafty people ☺️

Sewing Goals for 2026

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

I want to try and make items that work together, rather than random garments that don't go with anything else in my wardrobe. I would also like to try welt pockets and bound buttonholes.

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Well, I haven't managed to take many photos of this coat progress, and the videos are not really able to show much by taking stills from them, so I'm afraid this is all I can show now. I thought I would show how I do corners of collars, using a...

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

I saw the technique a while ago on a tailoring video, way before I thought I would need it!

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Thank you Kim. I am very pleased with the coat. x

Sewing Goals for 2026

Melinda · 1 day ago Plus Member

My goal is to actually get back to sewing! Somehow last year I lost my motivation. First up is the Nicks dress which I planned to sew with you all in the fall but I didn't touch it. I'm going to go back and watch your videos and talk with the...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Susge-sews-53 · 2 days ago

From left to right: the Arbre Coat by Fabric Godmother; the Homebody quilted jacket by Matchy Matchy; the Ormond Coat by In the Folds.

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

What a lovely way to remember your friend, so special. I agree, sewing is so much better than trying things on in the changing rooms!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

There definitely feels like a lot of pieces involved in jeans! The Ginger jeans do look great though!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oooh can't wait to see!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I have fabric purchased from the Guthrie and Ghani sale and the Cashmerette Ames jeans to start with

Machines & Equipment

Mini iron recommendations

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I'm afaid I can't give any recommendations for a mini one but will include it in this sundays newsletter for you

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I can definitely recommend a wide leg pull on trouser - I often find bagging around my tummy but the Chanterelle pants from Sew Liberated are the perfect fit! They are quite wide but you could definitely reduce that width!

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Wow! I don't think I ever would have thought of doing that, but it looks so good! It's coming together so beautifully!

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

That sounds lovely!! I love a brushed cotton check, can't wait to see it!

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh wow!! These look gorgeous! What patterns did you use?

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Haha - I can totally understand it!!

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh no, that's a pain! Yes there is a projector thread on here - definitely worth posting there for advice!

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Kim · 2 days ago Plus Member

Tula Pink's uses a lot of animal in her fabrics. It's just her quirky style. I love it!

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Kim · 2 days ago Plus Member

It's a lovely weight. Doesn't switch off. The whole iron raises itself automatically off the surface, hovering, ready to be used instantly remaining hot. It's very unique. Tula Pink is an amazing fabric designer and this iron reflects her quirky...

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

Kim · 2 days ago Plus Member

That's made a huge difference. Well rescued. Beautiful coat. You must be very happy with it.

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 2 days ago Community Member

I did encounter a problem with the sleeve head with this creasing at the top. The pattern says not to interface the very top of the sleeve curve, as it is supposed to hang better, according to their FB page when I queried it. So I removed the top 1cm...

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 2 days ago Community Member

Thank you. I do stitch the collars together at the neck seam. I have had a coat pattern that did not include that in the instructions but I did it anyway as otherwise the two sides would come apart as you are wearing the coat, and when you try and...

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

LaTrica · 3 days ago

It looks really good. Do you stitch the upper and under collars together at the neckline? A lot of my patterns recommend it but I have trouble getting the handstitching correct for it.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

Han · 3 days ago Plus Member

And I've heard good things about the Helen's Closet Brooks Jeans too, but not tried them myself.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

Han · 3 days ago Plus Member

I've made the Closet Core Ginger Jeans a few times and really liked them. It says they're skinny jeans, but both pairs I've made came out more like narrow straight leg than truly skinny. It's a mission cutting out all the pieces of it though!

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

Susge-sews-53 · 3 days ago

I was very lucky having a friend who was a professional seamstress with lots of experience in commercial sewing. She taught me A LOT!! Sadly she is no longer with us but every time I sit at my sewing machine I imagine her watching me and correcting...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Susge-sews-53 · 3 days ago

I treated myself to fabric incl. two surprise boxes. I gifted my three daughters a me-made coat each, all three a joy to sew.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Jeans Patterns

Sara · 3 days ago Plus Member

I'm currently working on my first ever jeans (I avoided making jeans for years), making the Itch to Stitch Belleville jeans. The toille is done, alterations have been made and the fabric has been cut. Now I just need to find the time to sew it up.

Machines & Equipment

Mini iron recommendations

Cat_sews92 · 3 days ago

I'm looking to spend my christmas amazon voucher on a mini iron - does anyone have any recommendations? Or any to avoid? It's more for dressmaking / bag making than quilting so would need to be able to use steam and can be a bit bigger than a wand...

Choosing Materials

Susge-sews-53 · 3 days ago

Hi Dan. When I make bags or pouches and the fabric on hand is too thin I just interface it with iron-on interfacing in whatever thickness I want to go for. Thus I'm not that dependent on the fabric on offer. Or I quilt my own fabric and use that. As...

Sewing Goals for 2026

Susge-sews-53 · 3 days ago

Coats, jackets and find the ultimate wide-leg pull-on trouser pattern that isn't TOO wide and doesn't bag round my tummy!! Reach for patterns and fabric that are outside my comfort zone.

Project Diaries

Making the Alex Coat by Atelier Jupe

DianeH · 4 days ago Community Member

So, I have been making progress and forgetting to post! Plus I have had to take stills from my videos as I also forgot to take photos. Doh! So this section is the upper and under collar, and attaching the lining to the front facing. The under...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

Katherine · 4 days ago Plus Member

It's the Cheyenne shirt/ tunic by hey June patterns. I made a test version in chambray- was probably doing that the last time I was at a social on here I think- and I love it! I'll try and upload a photo at some point... I have some tweaks to make...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

LindsayHaycock · 4 days ago Community Member

Just had to google it- it looks very stylish! Whats the fish reference?

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

LindsayHaycock · 4 days ago Community Member

Im struggling a bit with setup, think theres a projector chat on here I could join? Im planning on making the pleated harem pants and matching top from Cut One On The Fold. I got a Dalston Mill bargain fabric bundle with some nice drapey viscose that...

Finished the PJs

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oh these are beautiful Sue!! That boarder print fabric is gorgeous and the piping has finished it off beautifully!

Sewing Goals for 2026

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Are you setting yourself any sewing goals for 2026? It could be anything from working on building your everyday wardrobe to perfecting the fit on a particular garment. Perhaps you want to learn a certain technique like master zippers or french...

Does AI Have a Place in the Sewing Industry?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oh no... I'd love to know a bit more about your experience with it? What was wrong with it?

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oh no! The joys of technology!

Choosing Materials

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Dan, lovely to meet you! I agree with Kim, this is definitely a skill you build up over time and with experimentation. The instructions should give you some indication of what fabric to go for - for bags it depends on the style as to weather...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Yep, I'm in agreement! What are you making Katherine?

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Aw lovely - the only people in the world excited to unwrap an iron!! How does it differ from your previous iron?

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Ooh that is exciting, have you got your first project planned with it?

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

Kim · 5 days ago Plus Member

I received a bright pink Tula Pink Oliso iron. I've wanted one for ages and my kids clubbed together and treated me to it for Christmas. I'm beyond excited and have been playing with it today. It's lovely. I feel very spoilt.

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

Katherine · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Kim! this is what I was wondering about so that's helpful. I'll do that! thanks for responding 😊

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

Kim · 5 days ago Plus Member

Hi Katherine Is cut the internal yoke on the grain as this is more stable and will stop the outer bias cut yoke from stretching out of shape. Kim

Choosing Materials

Kim · 5 days ago Plus Member

Hi Dan I'd look first at the fabric suggestions on the pattern envelope and start there. Then I'd order some sample swatches, if ordering online, to get an idea of composition and weight (GSM - grams per metre). If you intend to purchase fabric from...

Introductions

LindsayHaycock · 5 days ago Community Member

Hi Hayley- well its a fail so far setting up the projector!! Ive managed to get my phone to connect but it doesnt want to talk to my laptop wirelessly. So I have just ordered a hdmi cable that I am hoping will do the trick. Bit frustrating but Im...

Choosing Materials

Dan · 5 days ago

Hi everyone, my name is Dan, I am a self taught sewer of about 3 years, and have made a variety of quilts, dresses, shirts and bags. I would love to hear how everyone goes about choosing their materials for projects. I have recently started...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Cutting yoke on the bias

Katherine · 5 days ago Plus Member

I'm making a shirt and would like to cut the yoke on the bias. Should I do both layers on the bias or just the outside one?! It's a burrito method construction. Thanks!

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Lindsay, lovely to have you here and congratulations on launching your pattern company, your designs look great!! Have fun setting up your projector, love to hear how you get on with it

Does AI Have a Place in the Sewing Industry?

LindsayHaycock · 6 days ago Community Member

I design and sell patterns so it does freak me out a bit that there are so many ai patterns out there. The comments here are really interesting though, the main one being price! I got drawn in to buying a £3 pattern on etsy and it was dreadful!

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

LindsayHaycock · 6 days ago Community Member

A projector!!! Im so excited!!!

Introductions

LindsayHaycock · 6 days ago Community Member

Hi everyone, I joined here a few weeks ago and kept meaning to engage! Ive been sewing since my 20's, Im 55 now. Loved it so much I studied Fashion Design degree and have recently launched a pdf sewing pattern company www.cutoneonthefold.com- hope...

Happy Christmas - what sewing goodies did you receive?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hope everyone who celebrates is enjoying a lovely festive few days! Did you receive any sewing goodies?

Hi everyone

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Haha I know what you mean, I love sewing dresses but don't wear them as much as I should!

Quick button up

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This looks lovely, the fabric is so fun!

Quick button up

LaTrica · 1 week ago

This came together quicker than I expected. I cut on Friday, got all the way to hemming on Sunday, did the buttons Wednesday. Ruined a fresh manicure doing the buttons. Typical. This is one of the Lutterloh patterns that you get when you buy...