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Men’s Shorts

Anniehen · 21 hours ago Plus Member

It was great. Really well drafted with excellent, concise instructions. Lauren the designer, is so good 🙂

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Anniehen · 21 hours ago Plus Member

That’s what I’m going to use them for 🙂

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Baby Dragons

SewHayleyJane · 22 hours ago Admin

Aargh!! headless dragons!!! They are look so good!!

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Men’s Shorts

SewHayleyJane · 22 hours ago Admin

These look fab, how was the pattern to work with?

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

Ooh this looks good, are the fabric scraps used as the filling?

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Men’s Shorts

Anniehen · 23 hours ago Plus Member

These are the Trigg Shorts by Elbe Textiles for my husband. The fabric is Ankara (African Wax) cotton from Adaku Parker‘s Dovetailed.com The real thing. No Polyester.

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My Very First Top

Becky · 1 day ago

thank you so much

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Baby Dragons

Adele · 1 day ago Community Member

Team dragons are in progress, really happy with how the wings have turned out. I’m using toy joints to add the arms on so they are the next stage before sewing the heads up.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

I have just bought this pattern and plan to make several. Some as outdoor cushions, some for indoors. Ideal for fabric scraps. https://thefoldline.com/products/kylie-the-machine-binny-bolster

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Merchant And Mills Florence

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank Glenda (nice to see you yesterday). It goes over the head with just the top button undone, so you’d probably be okay 🙂

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Merchant And Mills Florence

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

That's a lovely colour on you. I'd never manage the buttons on the back as I have t-rex arms and wouldn't be able to fasten/unfasten them!!

I Am Back - I Think

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Sorry you haven't been well. Sounds a frightening episode for you. glad you are feeling better and hope sewing is good therapy!

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Baby Dragons

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Those are so adorable! I saw them on the social and think they are fabulous. Well done you for adapting the pattern.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Love all of these ideas, the little hidden touch of the scraps around the hem! And yes to keeping the flowers alive, that's lovely

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My Face Says It All!

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

I think they look good, and they do look like they will settle well after a few wears and a wash. I do know what you mean about the amount of work you feel is worthwhile for some garments. I hate zips. Also my body shape is such that it is almost...

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My Face Says It All!

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Incidentally, I wouldn't wear my top tucked in normally. That was just to show the waistband!

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My Face Says It All!

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

These are the shorts version of Simplicity 8056, an Amazing Fit pattern with a curvy option, which I used. The fabric is a very loose weave polyester linen type which frayed and shifted and didn't press well. These are really a wearable toille and...

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Anna_77 · 1 day ago

If I have scraps from expensive cotton fabric, for exemple Tana Lawn from Liberty Fabrics, I use it to decorate back pockets on jeans, instead of decorative stiching. I have also folded it around the hem of trousers or jeans to "reinforce" the edge....

Poll Of The Week - Knits Or Wovens

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ok... which do you prefer to sew? knit fabrics like cotton jersey, swim, Ponte roma? Or woven fabrics like cotton, viscose/rayon, denim etc?

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This is lovely Helen!!

Buttonhole Mechanics

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi Bethann, what type of machine do you have?

Buying Knit Fabric On Line

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I would stick with cotton jersey for your first time sewing with jersey. Rayon/viscose is lovely but can be like wrestling an octopus! Pound Fabrics might be a good place to look

Buying Knit Fabric On Line

Helen · 2 days ago Community Member

Many thanks for your comments AnnieRose, I have never made anything using knit fabric before so any advice is appreciated 💚👍💚 I don’t think FabricLand was one of the sites I visited yesterday so I will have a look 👍🙏

Buying Knit Fabric On Line

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

Fabricland are my choice for cheap but decent fabric, with good customer service. A word of caution about both the fabric and the pattern: I have found that jersey behaves so differently (even when the weight and stretch is supposed to be the...

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

I usually use the Foldine because I also buy patterns from them. They always ship immediately.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Nolwenn · 3 days ago

I like to make boxers with jersey scraps. They have many small pieces that could make a fun patchwork underwear!

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

LlinosW · 3 days ago Community Member

Ah fab. These have been recommended before but I’d forgotten the name. 🙏

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Helen · 3 days ago Community Member

I have just finished making a Hexagon Lap Quilt (for when the weather gets colder again), using fabric left over from my clothing makes. As I had so much material left Ithen used more to create the back of the quilt I just love looking at it and...

Buying Knit Fabric On Line

Helen · 3 days ago Community Member

I have decided to finally have a go at making a t-shirt using knit fabric. I have a pattern (Cashmerette Concord) but I have never purchased Knit fabric before. The patters suggests the following fabric: Light- to mid-weight knit fabric such as...

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

Helen · 3 days ago Community Member

I use CLC Prints - I actually uploaded some A0 Patterns for printing this morning and got and email this afternoon to say they have been shipped 😊 CLC PRINTS – CLCPrints

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 3 days ago

Thank you! The floral and the solid black are cotton poplin from Pound Fabrics and Boyes.

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

LaTrica · 3 days ago

The most recent would be fresh hand needles. Honestly I bought them on a whim while trying to get free shipping from Wawak. Then I used them and there's a huge difference between these and the standard pack I got with a basc sewing kit 2 decades...

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

LaTrica · 3 days ago

I just added a project to mine. Still working on it. I like updating my progress as I go.

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Vintage Pattern Collection

LaTrica · 3 days ago

I agree this beautiful. What type of fabric is it?

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My Very First Top

LaTrica · 3 days ago

I love a t-shirt and this is very pretty.

Buttonhole Mechanics

LaTrica · 3 days ago

Does the white lever you lower ever come in contact with the attachment? I think that's how it knows when to move to the next step.

Buttonhole Mechanics

Bethann · 3 days ago

Hi all, I have had this problem in the past and I can't remember but I think I resolved it simply by making sure I did certain things in order. My problem is that my buttonhole attachment is not functioning. I set the buttonhole choice on my sewing...

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My Very First Top

Becky · 4 days ago

thanks so much netty

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My Very First Top

Netty · 4 days ago Plus Member

Well done! I love the fabric 😀

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

LlinosW · 4 days ago Community Member

Thanks Katie 🙏

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

Katie-B · 4 days ago Community Member

I always use flamingo prints https://flamingoprints.co.uk

A0 Pattern Printing Recommendations

LlinosW · 4 days ago Community Member

Any recommendations for companies who provide an A0 printing service? I need a few patterns printed. Thanks in advance 😊🙏

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 5 days ago

Thank you 😊 the pattern is from 1955

Dress Form - Should I?

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 5 days ago Community Member

I only use mine when I need to hem because it has a hemmer attachment which is really handy for those hems that drop on the bias. She lives on the landing with my coat on it most of the days, rarely use it for fitting

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Men’s Tunic

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley. It’s quite a long placket, but not all the way down.

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Merchant And Mills Florence

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley. No they weren’t. That’s the weird thing 🤷‍♀️

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Merchant And Mills Florence

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

This looks lovely Annie, the colour is gorgeous! Were the sleeves not meant to be gathered in to fit the armscye?

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Men’s Tunic

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I'm sure he's smiling on the inside!! This looks so good, I can't quite tell does it button all the way or is it pullover?

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Ohh this is gorgeous Naomi! What decade is it from?

I Am Back - I Think

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oh Karen, sounds like you've had quite the time of it! So pleased you're feeling better, looking forward to seeing you soon

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 5 days ago

This is the final dress in my 2026 collection of vintage patterns. I wanted to make the pleated skirt version of this dress, but I couldn't work out how to grade it up. However I'm chuffed to bits with how this turned out. There's still some elements...

I Am Back - I Think

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Glad you’re feeling better. Sounds like my kind of fabric shopping 😂 Looking forward to seeing your makes.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Men’s Tunic

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is the Wardrobe by Me imaginatively named ‘Men’s Tunic’ made for my lovely husband who was short of smiles today! Modifications are short sleeves and a shorter, straight fit. It’s made in cotton poplin from Pound Fabrics

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Merchant And Mills Florence

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is the Merchant and Mills Florence Top in a lovely linen from Rainbow Fabrics that I have had in my stash for way too long. It’s an easy, quick make, although beginners should be mindful of the bias binding around the neckline. For some odd...

Dress Form - Should I?

Nannytrisha · 6 days ago

My sister bought me a dress form when I had been sewing for a couple of years. She's one of those with the dials on to alter bust, waist and hips and also shoulder width. I called her Dolly. Although I used her for a while during construction of...

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Baby Dragons

Dawn H · 6 days ago Plus Member

They are so cute! 🥰

Patterns, Plans & Makes

This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

Lorilyn · 6 days ago

oh, wait! I reread the sizing chart and the above is only true for the three listed larger sizes. It does not take as much fabric for the XS, Sm, and Med. That leaves Me out! ha!

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This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

Lorilyn · 6 days ago

Hello! Oddly, it shows the same yardage for both 45" and 60" for all lengths and sizes. I read over the instructions and it seems pretty basic and simple. Small projects at a time that add up to a delightful whole. Can't wait to make this!

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This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

LaTrica · 6 days ago

Looks cute and hopefully simple. Is the 5-6 yards for 45" fabric?

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Baby Dragons

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

These are lovely. My sister made a pterodactyl like this for one of my sons (45 years ago, give or take). It has been loved by his sons, and is tucked away now for a few years....

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Baby Dragons

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Mostly machine sewn, hand stitched to close the arms and attach the head.

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Baby Dragons

Naomijane · 1 week ago

These are adorable! Did you have to hand stitch them?

Pintucks / Ironing On Seersucker Fabric?

Anna_77 · 1 week ago

Thanks so much, I very much appreciate your reply.

I Am Back - I Think

Karen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi all, I have been really busy with work and then had a funny turn which resulted in me going to A&E by ambulance as everyone thought I was having a stroke. Luckily I was not but it's left me with a disregulated parasympathetic nervous system...

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Karen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Mine is a pair of snips, very narrow, pointy ends and no finger holes to fight with. But I am considering buying a pair of duck billed scissors since watching you with your 5 items you would take to a desert island

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Karen · 1 week ago Plus Member

I will be joining you here as I never thread them through. Why? The seam is sewn, they are not easy to remove anyway, why would they unravel?

Introductions

LydiaDesignStudio · 1 week ago

Hello Hayley, I manage Lydia Design Studio, an apparel manufacturing website with educational content about fabrics, pattern making, fitting, and garment construction.Would it be acceptable to occasionally share a relevant article link when it...

Pintucks / Ironing On Seersucker Fabric?

LydiaDesignStudio · 1 week ago

I would test a small piece of the fabric first because seersucker can become flat if it is pressed too firmly. Press it from the wrong side using light pressure, medium heat, and a pressing cloth. Avoid moving the iron back and forth. Pintucks...

Project Diaries

Baby Dragons

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

2nd draft Adjusted the spikes and like these much better. I tried stuffing the wings a little bit but don’t like the effect of that. So I will Be going with the wings as per the green dragon with a bit more interfacing and the spikes on the blue one.

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Baby Dragons

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Prototype Really happy with the first draft of the dragon. The wings turned out really well, they do stand up but not quite as much as I would like. The spikes didn’t turn out that well down the back so small edit required there.

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Baby Dragons

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

I have used this pattern to make quite a number of dinosaurs, most if which are tucked up in a toy hammock but I’ve made some as gifts for family and friends. Now I want to adapt the pattern to make a baby dragon. ...

What Are You Working On This Week

LaTrica · 1 week ago

A dress for my mom's 80th birthday party next month. It's been a little stressful since I forgot I would need a new dress (got caught in a project for an event later this year). So planning involved a lot of quick decisions. My sewing is usually...

What Are You Working On This Week

LaTrica · 1 week ago

Remember to take care of yourself. When I don't have the opportunity to sew I take pleasure in planning. Even things that may not ever to come to fruition.