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Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

SewHayleyJane · 3 hours ago Admin

This fabric is beautiful! If you’re venturing into sewing skirts I love the True Bias Mave skirt , you can choose the length and whether you want to add any tiers.

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A New Week

SewHayleyJane · 3 hours ago Admin

Really lovely colour on you, are these the ones you were saying in the social are too big and you’re going to pass them on?

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Petite Pattern Company Recommendations

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 4 hours ago Plus Member

She hasn't made many patterns but The petite dressmaker has petite with different cup sizes. She does standard size too but they're in a different file

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A New Week

JaneMurphy · 4 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie, if they don't fit my daughter in law, pajamas they are!!

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A New Week

DonnieH · 7 hours ago Plus Member

Beautiful. Love the colour on you and the fit looks not too bad at all in the photo!

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

DonnieH · 7 hours ago Plus Member

You are not alone. I have yet to meet a sewist who doesn't fear buttonholes! All I can say is, the more you do, the less intimidating they are! Do let us know what you decide and we'll need to see pictures too!!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 7 hours ago Plus Member

In the winter, yes to skinny jeans. Live in them, tucked into boots usually. No reason why I shouldn't wear them in warmer months.... Thank you!

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SewHayleyJane · 7 hours ago Admin

Ooh the trousers and blouse go sooo well together! I love the jacket too but agree the bottoms need less fullness - are you a skinny jean fan?

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

Tamzzy_sews · 8 hours ago

Yes, after I wrote last I was also considering a skirt - I have had good luck with the donovan skirt from helens closet ( https://helensclosetpatterns.com/collections/bottoms/products/donovan-skirt ). And it wouldn't take up TOO much fabric - I am...

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

DonnieH · 8 hours ago Plus Member

Cannot help but speak to my own experience and preferences so feel free to ignore! 😂 for me, the fabric you linked to screams summer skirt - a swishy, flouncy one! With all of the colours in it, you could wear it with lots of different coloured T...

De-Stashing

Laura F · 9 hours ago Plus Member

I do put some fabrics on my Sewing Socials I host (not very often) but I am going to have a clear out and put some on Vinted, I have two big bags of clothes to list so will add the fabric too - wish me luck :)

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

Tamzzy_sews · 9 hours ago

Good point. At the moment, I wear lots of tops and pants, but I am branching out to skirts and dresses as the sewing bug becomes further burrowed in me! I did buy myself some elastic thread to try to learn how to shirr (spelling)? I haven't dabbled...

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

DonnieH · 9 hours ago Plus Member

What type of garments do you wear? In my experience, starting with the fabric is risky! Not suggesting you abandon the fabric! Just suggesting you think about what you wear most and we can then make suggestions for that type of garment! (This is from...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 10 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you! I will kill myself in them if I don’t shorten them though!!! 😂

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 11 hours ago Community Member

Love those trousers! They look great.

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

AnnieRose · 15 hours ago

My photos are not the best I'm afraid. This top is made with a French cotton sateen, which was a 'rescued' fabric from the now sadly defunct Offset Warehouse. I love this top, which is now over 5 years old. I chose a simple top because of the bold...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Plus Member

And the photos for 20th May

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Plus Member

MMM 20th May An errands and meetings morning. Nothing here I haven’t posted before. The Atelier Jupe Blake trousers which definitely need shortening. Trying yesterday’s Swanton blouse with them and think that works. Also tried with and without...

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

Tamzzy_sews · 1 day ago

Drooling over this cotton sateen - never used this fabric before. Any beginner/ intermediate pattern recommendations!? https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us/products/sunday-brunch-cotton-sateen-periwinkle-multi

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Now you say that about the pockets, I can see it! Thank you! I really appreciate the ideas and advice from you all

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Glad we have a similar sense of humour! I think I shall persist with the jacket and blouse and just eye the skirt with suspicion for now!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you! I’ll have a go at styling the jacket differently first and see how it goes. Very grateful !

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Naomijane · 1 day ago

I think the blouse and skirt look great, and I love the inside detail of the jacket matching the blouse. The pockets on the outside of the jacket might be what's unbalancing the look...they are very big and draw the eye without being practical - I...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

My first thought was to wear the jacket away from the skirt also. A baggy jacket over jeans often works quite well. It all looks well made. Removing some fullness from the skirt could help a lot. I like the blouse on you and couldn't see much of a...

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Tuesday 19th May No photo today as I'm beyond tired after a 5 1/2 mile walk in a very strong wind! I wore a me made top that you've seen before, me made socks but my trousers are purchased walking trousers - the horror!!

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Naomijane · 1 day ago

The shape of the top you want to make reminds me of a Qipao pattern. This might not be of any use to you, but here's a link to a video where they made a similar shaped outfit.

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

Tamzzy_sews · 1 day ago

Definitely one of those belly friendly tops. When i sew it straight (without the ruffle) I typically do a split hem (is that what it is called?) so there is no pulling near the hips/waist but I still get the clean lines of a straight top.

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

Tamzzy_sews · 1 day ago

https://allwellworkshop.com/all-well-box-top Their book was a great intro for me and I still go back to it for bias bound necks, french seams etc.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I agree with AnnieRose - separately I think they are all lovely, but perhaps not together - or at least not the skirt and jacket together as they do swamp you. The skirt and blouse go beautifully together, I would also wear the skirt with a more...

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks really lovely, I don't think I've heard of this pattern - which company is it?

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

You know it's good when you've made it 5 times!!

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This look beautiful on you AnneMarie, I actually don't think I can choose a favourite of the three

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

Tamzzy_sews · 1 day ago

The All Well box top!!! I’ve made so so many of them (almost one for every day of the week) out of linen, quilting cotton, tans law, double gauze (see image) etc. with and without the ruffle, as a dress etc. this was my gateway pattern to garment...

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A New Week

JaneMurphy · 1 day ago Plus Member

A new week, a new make for mmm. A style arc Byron top and closet core Pietra shorts. Definitely size down next time. The shorts have been taken in about 2" in the waist already. I think if I managed to use the facing for the top instead of bias...

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 day ago

Ooo thank you, I will have a look! I think I found an instruction video of her's on YouTube the other day (I recognise the 'raggedlife' name).

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 day ago

Thank you, that's so kind of you to say. Your dress sounds great! It's got me wondering if I could adapt my pattern. It would certainly be easier to do up from the front than the back!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

What an excellent idea! Enjoy your sewing retreat.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

AnnieRose, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful reply - and for validating my own feelings about it!!! The fabrics were all prewashed, but I haven't washed them since they became garments as they really haven't been worn. I can...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

Donnie, I see exactly what you mean. However lovely it is, you have conveyed the feeling of 'just wrong'. I think it possible that size would make a difference, but sizing down these kinds of patterns is a lot of work for dubious gain. Can you...

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Swimsuit Patterns

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hej Anna. Trevligt att träffas här. Vi bodde i Sverige i 7 år - i ett litet samhälle som heter Brattmon i Värmland, ungefär 5 timmar norr om Göteborg. En mycket lycklig tid för oss! Och det är nog så mycket jag minns i svenska!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

MMM 19th May Advice and ideas requested please! In some ways this could be called a cheat day as I won’t be wearing what the photographs show, as it is too big. But it is all me-made and I don’t know what to do with it for the best. I feel...

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Swimsuit Patterns

Anna_77 · 1 day ago

Yes the one piece swimsuit is my favourite. It is one of the few one piece swimsuits that actually fits me. Also, the fabric with smiling whales makes me happy!

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Swimsuit Patterns

Wendy_sews64 · 1 day ago

Thank you - I did struggle a bit with the rubber elastic at first. It was probably because I hadn't sewn elastic much before.

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Hi Anna, so pleased you found us thanks to the YouTube video!! These swimsuits all look so good, do you have a favourite of the three?

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This is fantastic advice thank you so much for sharing!! Love how much you love sewing swimwear!

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh I really like the look of the tankini top!! The shorts look fab too but the top is fab

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Theses all look so good, super professional

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Swimsuit Patterns

Anna_77 · 1 day ago

I followed the step by step instructions on Sew Over It Stitch School and made my first bikini, the Zahra bikini 👙, first photo. Then I made the bikini top from the Megan Nielsen Cottesloe pattern, which is great if you want to go swimming and not...

Trouser Fitting

Keptinstitches · 2 days ago

I've looked into it but haven't had a proper go.

Trouser Fitting

DawnieHB · 2 days ago Community Member

I’ve been reading on her blog & watching on YT The Crooked Hem about the method of Top down centre out trouser fitting, it seems a great way of fitting, I’m looking at giving it a go when I next make a pair. Has anyone tried this method?

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Vintage Pattern Collection

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

You can probably find a cheaper latch hook, but Elspeth is a source of inspiration and expertise, and her products are excellent quality. https://www.raggedlife.com/pages/about-us

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Vintage Pattern Collection

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

I had a dress just like that in 1977. It was emerald green, a heavy cheesecloth type of fabric, multi tiered, and the bows were at the front of the bodice rather than the back. The shoulder straps were also tied rather than fixed. I felt very...

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

Simply stunning!! I have to say (as we say down here) you scrub up well girl!!! I'm so glad you were able to go to the event, and have fun!

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DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda. I'm a big fan of the Canyon. There's enough detail in the top to keep things interesting but without making it frilly or blousy!! I would like to make one with a proper collar rather than just the narrow collar band. I like collars!

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

The fabric is perfect for today. Love the colours and the pockets in the pattern design. Cheerful and snug!

Trouser Fitting

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

Fascinating to read but also confirms to me how difficult it is to fit your own trousers!

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Monday 18th May It is cold today!! So I have on a very well worn Helen’s Closet York Pinafore, the fabric has faded across my tummy and where I put my phone in the pocket!! 😂 I also have on a plain white Ultimate T-shirt from Sew Over It...

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Pietra Toiles

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh amazing work Sue, the second pair look great, especially at the front! Excited to see the final thing

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh this is a bit of me! I love this style!!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 2 days ago

Onto vintage pattern make number...5? (Or 7 if I include my got-side-tracked projects). When I ordered this collection of patterns I was allowed one for 'free', so I decided to try something a bit different and go with a maxi dress circa 1977. So...

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Theresa T · 2 days ago Plus Member

It’s a crushed stretch dress velour in pewter, and purchased from FabWorks in Dewsbury

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

That's a lovely top. It is similar to the top pattern I almost bought at the quilt show on Friday. I like the neck treatment.

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

Monday May 18th It's cold, it's wet and I'm back in a sweatshirt! This is Sinclair crew made in fabulous fabric from Bornella. The trousers are my own pattern, one of the first I made after almost perfecting a fitting crotch curve. I have no idea...

Trouser Fitting

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh I'm looking forward to reading this later, thank you!

Trouser Fitting

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

.This perennial has popped up on Readytosew and I thought some of you might be interested. I am a great fan of Raphaelle, who has a good understanding of different bodies, although to be clear, this specific example is slim.

Help Me With Sawing!

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

I am so sorry, but I cannot see anything that I could help with. You seem to be a fairly standard size, so I agree with Hayley, look for a simple pattern - probably a very simple top with plenty of ease, from a weel-known pattern company to begin...

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

AnnieRose · 2 days ago

It's a phenomenon, known by different names in different situations, in which our (physical) view of ourselves is not always helpful. That is why we really need someone neutral and trusted to look at what we are doing. Do you have a model? Some...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

MMM 18th May A day at my desk looms. A canyon top over a jersey camisole (rtw) and some baggy but comfortable jeans. Love the neatness of the Canyon pattern. Not quite so keen on busy floral fabrics! This was made from a remnant as a wearable...

De-Stashing

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

I managed to bin most of my large scraps today and I have sold a pattern 💪 It’s a start. I haven’t found any fabric (beyond scraps) that I can bear to destash because I either love them, or they will work for practice garments. It’s a start.

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 3 days ago

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 3 days ago

Thank you! I’m probably advanced, sewing mainly with knits. I struggle with woven and getting the fit. I can help others get the fit better on them but for some reason I drop my brain when I sew for myself. I will look into your suggestions!

De-Stashing

LaTrica · 3 days ago

It may be coming. I've de-stashed fabric twice before. Each time I gave the full garbage bag to my husband (I don't have FaceBook or Craigslist). I let him list them for free with whatever description he felt was appropriate. Each time I...

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Swimsuit Patterns

Jlmcmillan1 · 3 days ago

Oh my, swim is my heart sewing so I have so many I love but for those looking to get started in swim I recommend Jalie wholeheartedly. If you’ve done some swim and want to step up your game, use underwear/lingerie patterns to broaden your options....

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Pietra Toiles

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 days ago Plus Member

As promised here is my toiles of the pietra shorts. Went for the size 6 as per my hip measurement but there was far to much fabric on the back waist band, the front was too long in the rise. So I forgot the next toile I used a linen mix size 4 for...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley. So kind. x

Help Me With Sawing!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Hi, Thank you for joining the forum, I don’t think I have ever seen anything like this before, drafting your own pattern is a totally different ball game to me. I’m believe there are some companies that can teach you pattern drafting but I...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

You look lovely Donnie! I love an oversized shirt and the fabric is beautiful, but understand if it doesn’t feel right for you!

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Swimsuit Patterns

Dizzy_Quilts_and_Sews · 3 days ago Plus Member

Last year, I made a bathing suit I absolutely love. I feel cute in it, I feel confident and it’s really comfortable. The top is the Marblehead Tankini by Cashmerette and the bottoms are the Clearwater by Love Notions.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

MMM 17th May Out for lunch today! True Bias Emerson pants in vintage cotton plus an Ashton top from Helen’s Closet. Managed to get both out of 2m of fabric and using scraps for the facings in the top. First time I’d made either of these but...

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

My kinda style!! Practical, colourful and comfortable. Love it.

Help Me With Sawing!

newtosawinghelpme · 3 days ago

Currently i am new to it and in my town there is none one i know that can saw good. I want to make myself shirt (pattern is on the picture). I ask one time and someone helped me with measurements and i have it now i have to print it and i don't...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Debbie B · 3 days ago Plus Member

Great job. This is very inspiring. I need to get busy with finishing my wardrobe. I have lots of single pieces I love, but without a plan. Thank you for sharing.

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Mmm 26

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Another fab outfit Glenda

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Wow Theresa!!! You look fabulous! I’m so pleased you were able to go to the midnight gala and pleased you had a great time as well. What is the fabric you used?

De-Stashing

Glenda H · 3 days ago Community Member

I've just donated lots of fabric to Remade in Worcester. I've also sorted fabric and threads to go to the textile department at my granddaughter's school. Still a lot to go but I feel so much better for having it out of the house.

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Glenda H · 3 days ago Community Member

Wow, that is fabulous! You look incredible. Great work.

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 3 days ago Community Member

Sunday 17th May Another McCalls 8240 made into a rugby shirt. This is cotton jersey from Pound Fabrics with personal resource white cotton for collar and buttonhole placket. ITS Mountain View jeans.

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Swimsuit Patterns

Wendy_sews64 · 3 days ago

I've made the Cottesloe by Megan Nielsen three times. It has pattern pieces for a one piece or two piece costume. I have enough leftover fabric to make a two piece.

Dalston Mill Fabric

Linda B · 3 days ago Plus Member

I have used them but not their bundles they are a great and posted very quickly

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Linda B · 3 days ago Plus Member

This is stunning well done it looks great on you I bet you felt a million dollars.

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Linda B · 3 days ago Plus Member

Great idea I always feel so much better after a sort out

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Theresa T · 3 days ago Plus Member

Despite some health issues, I managed to make a wonderful Gunnar Deathridge Persephone dress, and got to wear it to a wonderful sewing event last night. I felt fabulous wearing this. I did make a super size bag to fit my pair of flat shoes for later...

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Have you sewn a swimming costume before? Full swimsuit, bikini or tankini - if you have a pattern you love let us know. Photos of makes always welcome but only if comfortable - otherwise share the pattern company, pattern name and what you loved...

De-Stashing

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago

I had a destash last year. I took several patterns and fabric to my sewing group and what was left I took to a swap at a sewing retreat I attended. It was great to get things I didn't want out of my sewing room.

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Haley. I was so sorry to miss the sew social this morning. See you next weekend.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Photographing the front is enough of a challenge. I was very impressed with your camera skills in this morning’s socials!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

Lovely dress. I think I prefer it with the brown/tan regular belt. We can't see the back to see if it looks like you sat in something!!

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

That definitely doesn’t look like a scraps project! You really are an inspiration

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

MMM 16th May 3026 Slightly optimistic donning a dress today because the sun was shiny at 7am. By 10am I was back in jeans and jumper and trying to warm up! This is the Celia dress from the Modern Sewing Company. Fabric is a viscose twill from...

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

Saturday 16th May I didn't get on here yesterday as I went to the Malvern quilt festival. But I wore my Simplicity shirt, my Jalie jeans, one of my waistcoats and my denim coat. Today is a casual day so I'm wearing another McCalls 8240 top this...

De-Stashing

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

I have known for a while that I need to destash some patterns that I bought in the early days of sewing and now know I’ll never make. I have made a start, having listed 3 on a Facebook destash group. I’ll add more over the weekend. I haven’t...

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Forgot The Picture Last Time.

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Donnie, it just feels like I am pulled ng it down all of the time, so I lengthened the new one I cut out about 2 inches

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Me Made May 2026

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

It’s lovely Hayley - really like the shape of the sleeves.

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Forgot The Picture Last Time.

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

I really like the length on you!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda x

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

It has been the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Perfect Puff Sleeve Top (the version without buttons). It has got my sewjo going again several times. I have 5 of these now and I’m a bit bored with it. I don’t have another yet, but then I’m in a phase of...

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Forgot The Picture Last Time.

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley! I love the Brynn by true bias, however I think I would lengthen my next one, it comes up a little shorter than I would like and I find the neckband is a little too short and leaves it bunchy around the boobs

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Day Two This Week.

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley, I am trying to embrace girlier (is that even a word, lol) styles.

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Friday 15th May Another cold and wet day here, so I’ve been in rtw jeans and my old favourite Billie sweatshirt from Tilly and the Buttons - this has had so much wear and is definitely looking pretty shabby these days when you get close

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Annie this looks so great on you!! Makes your smile bigger too

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Lisa, I’m so pleased you’re here and have shared something very vulnerable with us. This is such a tough subject that so many of us relate to, no matter what shape. AnnieRose and Donnie have shared some absolutely fantastic tips here and I’m...

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Mmm 26

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Wow Glenda this is incredible!! you need some kind of denim upcyclers award!

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Rainey! Thank you, I would absolutely love to include more times for other parts of the world and am working on something. Unfortunately as the sessions I do are already at 7pm UK time I'd be heading towards the very early hours of the morning.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Look at your gorgeous smile in that dress Donnie!! You look fabulous in it, as you do the other outfit too! Just to be clear - I don't like the sleeves on me - On you they look great

Dalston Mill Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

That's fantastic! I'm so pleased you're happy with it!

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Forgot The Picture Last Time.

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

A fab combo! both look really lovely

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Day Two This Week.

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I think this is super cute Jane! Love the sleeves

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Forgot The Picture Last Time.

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago Plus Member

My Brynn sweater and Winnie pants 4.0 ( the ones that fit)

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Day Two This Week.

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago Plus Member

Only one me made, not my favourite, but it's the bloom blouse by seamwork.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Love that dress on you, you look fabulous in it!😍

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

AnneMarie W · 5 days ago Plus Member

Always the SewOverit Maisie dress. The shape suits my figure. I always get fab comments on it. I've made it 4 times. The last one in blue I made on ThreadySetGo socials. Cut it out one session, sewed it up on 2 other sessions.

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AnneMarie W · 5 days ago Plus Member

I love the nomi dress too. I've made it at least 5 times, a couple of times in a sequin jersey and it is very dressy, I wore it to a wedding. Other times it was cotton jersey, so casual for out and about during the summer.

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AnnieRose · 5 days ago

My budle arrived today, and I'm very happy with it. 4 good lengths (shortest 2.2m, longest 3.5). Nice weighty linen. The colours are all in my palette, except possibly the white, but I will find a use for that I know. So £50 for 10m fabric is a...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

And I hit submit instead of upload for the photos! Includes a bonus photo of Bodhi, the birthday boy!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

MMM Friday 15th May A day at the computer and a lunch date - so a change of clothes needed (Anyone else hate that? I really just want to get dressed once and it be done!) My Reeta shirt dress. For the lunch date. Hayley doesn’t like the sleeves....

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Rainey · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi! Happy birthday! Will you please consider varying times in the future? In USA it is at 2 pm and 5 am for East coast. A few hours later would be nice once in a while. Work and sleep get in the way, lol.

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 6 days ago

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DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

I can only ditto Joey’s comment.

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Joey-Goode · 6 days ago Plus Member

That is magnificent,

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Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

Thursday May 14th This is my patchwork coat made from old jeans. It's getting on a bit now being about 10 years old but I still love it. The pattern is the Jalie City Coat and I created a lining with lots of zipped pockets. I also did seminole...

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

There's a stylist on You Tube who made a whole series of videos on dressing different body shapes, with no judgements. The whole series is here but I'd scroll down and begin with part one where it begins with the original body shape masterclasses,...

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

Sympathy here, although I'm not 'boxy', more 'dumpling' Do you have someone you trust to give you honest feedback? That helps. You get some good advice on here if you can upload photos (I struggle with that!) How experienced are you as a sewer?...

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 6 days ago

I have lots of insecurities, like others, but I feel I have a tad more! 😂 Anyway, I’m trying to find patterns that will work to give me a bit more confidence and masking of some of my undesirable parts. Keep in mind, I don’t see others in the...

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie 🙂

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

You look lovely in this blouse!

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Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

Really gorgeous on you

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Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

I hail from Brisbane! Toowoomba

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

Very cute on you!

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Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

He chose inclusivity as his topic

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is my first (it won’t be my last) Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse. I was making it during last weekend’s sew social. I found it a longish, awkward sew, but that was probably due to my tendency to only skim read (at best) instructions and the small...

Picked Out Our Puppy!

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 6 days ago Plus Member

Oh my, look at them. So adorable 😍

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DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

One of the benefits of being older - not much can age me now! I do it all by myself!!! 😂

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I am so intrigued as to how he got Cashmerette into his English exam?!

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I can imagine... I have it all to come!!

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Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

I hadn't spotted that. Exciting! My son mentioned Cashmerette in his English GCSE oral! I popped a message to Jenny to let her know and she was so kind to reply. :-)

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Cbakhda · 6 days ago

Yes it is easy fit grown on sleeves and depending on what fabric you make it from, you can wear it as casual or outgoing. It has a shape to it rather than being boxy. Definitely give it a try if you haven't dear, bonus that it is a free pattern by...

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Keptinstitches · 6 days ago

They're very good, well worth seeking out. They're on once a month usually

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

Agata · 6 days ago Competition Winner

I will try my best. Its exams time 🙈 so I try to be avaliable to her as much as possible - to help study, do revision, supply cookies (that she baked for home ec practical exam) or to give cuddles and be her venting outlet. Secondary school ...

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This is so great Donnie, and an excellent example of how different patterns work for different bodies - I tried this pattern and really didn't like it on me - I think I'm not a fan of that style of t-shirt sleeve in a woven fabric on my arms,...

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Sounds like you've got some great patterns nailed!

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This sounds really interesting! And yes on feeling gorgeous in something!! If you have any photos I'd love to see them. No worries if not

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Ooh... I haven't made a Coco for ages... might have to dig that back out again

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I love a little detail that elevates something basic, this looks great

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I hadn't heard of the Hansie top until a couple of weeks ago and now I must have seen it about 20 times in different places and conversations... perhaps it's a sign!

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I agree about the cover image for the pattern - yours looks lovely! And I was standing in that exact spot a couple of summers ago too!!

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Loving the sound of that one!

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

A lot of love for Cashmerette!! Have you seen that Jenny is going to be one of our guests in the Community Spotlight live event at the end of the month? https://threadysetgo.com/community-spotlight/2-may-2026

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

Forgot the photo!

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Yep, I've dug the sweaters and cardigans back out this week too! I love a Billie

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Yes!! I love the Nicks - really want to make a blouse soon too!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

MMM 14th May My ‘first date’ with viscose’ ! The Ellsworth shirt from Merchant and Mills. Made from a Guthrie and Ghani kit. One of my earlier makes and the first time I made anything with viscose, I cannot tell you how much I hated it. I...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I absolutely love this, what a great idea

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Thank you Agata - Ooh big important time for the teen, no problem at all! would love to see you in a social soon!

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

It is super cosy!! I love it - in the winter I wear it with fleece-lined leggings!

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Agata · 6 days ago Competition Winner

Absolutely love your vest 😍

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Me Made May 2026

Agata · 6 days ago Competition Winner

Looks so cosy 😍

Vintage Sewing Machine Parts

Naomijane · 6 days ago

Thank you, I've never heard of those so I'll have a Google.

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Sinclair Crew Sweatshirt

Agata · 1 week ago Competition Winner

It looks lovely. I have this pattern on my to do list 😊

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Finished Hipster Bag

Agata · 1 week ago Competition Winner

Its beautiful. Love the fabric ❤️

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Crazy Bag Lady

Agata · 1 week ago Competition Winner

Super cute. I love making bags too

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

Agata · 1 week ago Competition Winner

Happy birthday ahead of time. Not sure yet if I can join -miss teen is finishing school last day of May and we promised her we can do some kind of stay cation in early June (all depends on hubby's work so it may be limited to weekend)

Favourite Sewing Podcasts

Agata · 1 week ago Competition Winner

To be honest I am not a podcast person. 🙈 Just getting distracted too easily recently or just freezing and listening instead of doing what I supposed to do. Funny enough watching sewing YT videos doesn't have same effect. I may...

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Keptinstitches · 1 week ago

Cashmerette Upton sleeveless version Cashmerette Holyoke Cashmerette Rose clair but as a peplum Cashmerette Mercer jumpsuit Tilly and that Buttons Zadie dress Halla Agnes dress

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Keptinstitches · 1 week ago

You could try taking it to a Repair Cafe if there's one near you. They repair things for free and might be able to tell you what cable you need

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

I’ve used the remnants of the fabric used in my capsule to make some scrunchies so I can be fully coordinated 😂

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SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I love seamwork radio - always such interesting topics!

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Maria · 1 week ago

I usually go for seamwork radio and Love to sew. Recently I discovered Check your thread and I'm loving it too.

Poll Of The Week - Favourite Seam Finishes

Lesa L · 1 week ago Plus Member

I love love, love a French seam. Sometimes I forget, and even use them when a seam is going to be totally enclosed another way.😝.

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Oldtyke · 1 week ago

It the current cold spell, One of my Billie sweaters by Tilly and the buttons,done with a high neck, and my favourite Lane pants,, the only trouser pattern I've yet to be able to make without altering the rise. I usually have to add 2" front and...

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Another waistcoat, another McCalls 8240 top, this time in French terry from Pound Fabrics and another pair of adapted Jalie jeans. I've been shanty singing and imbibing all afternoon so apologies for crumpled photos.

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Join me on Sunday 7th June 10am-12noon, this social is free to attend to all TSG members to celebrate my last year in my 30s! Bring your own cake! Book here - https://threadysetgo.com/live-sewing-events

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

A slight change in weather today means digging out this True Bias Marlo cardigan in cable knit from Lamazi, a firm cosy favourite!

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Vanessa · 1 week ago Plus Member

The Closet CoreNicks dress...posh or casual and always fits

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summer_sews · 1 week ago

The pattern emporium free spirit skirt… flares out from my waist and the swish makes me feel fun and confident

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Laura · 1 week ago Community Member

I am though and through a jeans, t-shirt and trainers kind gal but I made a couple Sew Over It Nomi dresses last year and it has been a real surprise to me how nice they have made me feel. I’m going to say from the outset that I don’t think the...

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First Mmm Since Last Week.

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

First me made make since last week. A true bias Brynn and my Winnie trousers 4.0 (the ones that fit, lol)

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Cbakhda · 1 week ago

The Hansie Top and a self drafted wide leg pants. It makes me feel comfortable at the same time put together and easy to stitch.

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Donny Shirt Fabric Godmother Palm Tree

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda it is so comfortable

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Suze_SewInspired · 1 week ago

The Trillium Tee by Peekaboo patterns is a great tee with an inverted pleat in the back for a bit of interest. Feels more elevated than a standard tee.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

I have a couple of fleece gilets that work well as the shoulder seam length is quite short on the gilet and it doesn't interfere with the sleeve head. I also have a couple of puffa-type gilets which have a drop shoulder so they squash the pleating...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

That top looks great! I like the shoulder treatment. How do they fit under other garments such as gilet etc?

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Donny Shirt Fabric Godmother Palm Tree

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

That looks fabulous 👌 Well done.

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Lucy S · 1 week ago

My go to is the Tilly and the Buttons Coco. I love this dress and it doesnt take too long to make it. I have 7 so far!

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nickic59 · 1 week ago

Hello, new member here 🙂I’m in Brisbane, Australia. My favourite pattern is a pin tucked nightdress that I’ve hacked with darts, pockets, and resized to fit my gemerous body. I’ve made it in flowy rayons, crisp cottons, gone shorter and longer,...

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Donny Shirt Fabric Godmother Palm Tree

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Jasmin that is so nice of you to say 😊

Picked Out Our Puppy!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oh the pile of puppies!!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

To correct typo...It's the Mara top

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

MMM 13th May Back in the comfort zone of jeans and T shirt - all be it a bit of a fancier one. M&S jeans. T shirt is a sew.lala pattern - The Mare top. I’ve made the pleated sleeve head and there’s a second option I haven’t tried yet which has...

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Donny Shirt Fabric Godmother Palm Tree

Jasmin · 1 week ago Plus Member

Linda this is an amazing make!! 😍😍 I love a donny shirt and also this FG fabric is just beautiful!

Picked Out Our Puppy!

Jasmin · 1 week ago Plus Member

Oh my gosh Jane! 😍😍😍😍

Machine Very Noisy

Naomijane · 1 week ago

I definitely need a magnetic one! The amount of times I've flipped my pot of pins all over the floor! It's an LS14 ... I think it was a beginners sewing machine, it's so basic!