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Elmstead Pinafore By Itch To Stitch

SewHayleyJane · 16 hours ago Admin

Gorgeous Lesley!! And fab use of the buckle!

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Helluvalassie · 16 hours ago Plus Member

Great advice ladies, thank you. It makes sense that the band will behave differently depending on how stretchy the jersey is, now that has registered in my brain I will be more careful next time and measure first and use the pattern piece as a guide.

Pattern Block Help!

Glenda H · 18 hours ago Community Member

That is the book I used on my C&G pattern cutting course and I've used it a lot.

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Finding The Perfect, Quick And Easy V Neck Short Sleeved Tee Shirt

Glenda H · 18 hours ago Community Member

I think 1 & 2 are the best fit also but all look good. A good experiment.

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Elmstead Pinafore By Itch To Stitch

Glenda H · 18 hours ago Community Member

That buckle looks good. Glad you managed to use it.

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Elmstead Pinafore By Itch To Stitch

Lesley · 19 hours ago Plus Member

Finished my pinafore in babycord from think pink subscription box. Worked out a way to out my buckle on, not perfect but works. Like the pattern but would size down next time as I've made quite a few adjustments. A clear case of a wearable toile!...

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Finding The Perfect, Quick And Easy V Neck Short Sleeved Tee Shirt

SewHayleyJane · 19 hours ago Admin

I have loved following along with this experiment in the socials, such a good idea!! I agree I think the first one looks the best fit, number 2 is good too. Number 3 isn’t quite hitting the mark! well worth the effort to find the right fit

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Finding The Perfect, Quick And Easy V Neck Short Sleeved Tee Shirt

Shelley · 20 hours ago Plus Member

Out of the patterns I have in my stash, I thought I'd try and find the best v neck tee. I made up three all in viscose jersey to make sure they all came together in a similar way. I used my body measurements for the sizing Number 1 is wardrobe by me...

Pattern Block Help!

Wendy_sews64 · 20 hours ago

I made a trouser block using that book. I use it a lot.

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Named Patterns Kojo Wrap Top And Olo Pants

Michelle · 23 hours ago Plus Member

Completed my lounge set in between baby clothes sewing, it’s so comfy and will still have some wear out of it in this chilly weather, also almost completed the dress for my very pregnant daughter just need to hem

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Hazelwood Top Tessuti Fabrics

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Thank you Jiya!!

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

It's so crazy how jerseys can act totally differently to each other! I have a YouTube video on this where I take a slightly more trial and error approach then Andreas lovely mathematical one!

Do You Toile?

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh wow!! You didn't toile the wedding dress?! Very bold, love it

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Welcome to the community!! Andrea has the best fabrics!

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Aw thank you so much Jiya

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Well this is just lovely to read, so pleased you're excited by the collaboration!

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Hello and welcome, so lovely to have you here!!

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Hi, so happy to hear you love the collaboration!! Can't wait to see what you make from the fabric

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I'm so pleased you love it!!

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SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Thank you Vicki - it's really exciting!!

Avenir Jumpsuit

Laura F · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thanks Andrea xx

Think Pink Subscribers

PreetiSews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Andrea and Hayley! I'm new to the think pink boxes and have been truly surprised by how lovely the fabrics are. This additional resource and sewing community are a fab addition. Thanks again and I look forward to the live event next week...

Do You Toile?

Jiya · 1 day ago Plus Member

Im in the 'never toile' camp 🫣Not even when my housemate who taught me how to dressmake, got me making with her my 1st wedding dress. A full blown Princess Diana creation 😁 I have had to make some adjustments as I've gone along with some of my...

Think Pink Subscribers

Jiya · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley and Andrea I cant think of a better collab. Its going to be so lovely my favourites joining together. A wonderful treat 💕

Think Pink Subscribers

LizzlebyDesign · 1 day ago Plus Member

What a wonderful treat- our BTPD community every day + more! Thanks so much Andrea and Hayley- you're both amazing and together..well, let's just say it will be BEYOND inspiring !! Love Sewscription & the value that's it brings to my sewing...

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Helluvalassie · 1 day ago Plus Member

Oh thank for that. I have another one cut out so I will try doing that before I take this one apart. I'll post how it goes in case anyone else has a similar question. I did watch some you tube as well but everyone doing it perfectly didn't help me!!

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Andrea P · 1 day ago Beyond The Pink Door

I feel that your pattern piece is too long . I double check the length of my pattren pieces when i make a new t shirt pattern. I usually measure the neck opening on the fabric along the seam allowance by using my measuring tape in its side so it...

Avenir Jumpsuit

Andrea P · 1 day ago Beyond The Pink Door

Hi , I am 5ft and had to shorted the bodice by an inch and the rise by 2inches when i made mine. Before i shortened the rise the crotch was very low and so uncomfortable . It felt perfect after these adjustments for me

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Helluvalassie · 1 day ago Plus Member

HELLO!! So glad to have the opportunity via BTPD, I have already asked a forum question! Lovely to have access to so many experienced sewists.

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Helluvalassie · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hello All! Can anyone tell me why my neckband is doing this? It is a pattern piece and I haven't altered the neckline at all. Suggestions gratefully received!

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Hazelwood Top Tessuti Fabrics

Jiya · 1 day ago Plus Member

Ah thanks Hayley. Was so lovely to see you last night with Andrea on her BTPD YouTube. Great news! Xx

Think Pink Subscribers

VegaSews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Huge thank you to Andrea and Hayley. This is such an amazing benefit. Blown away.

Think Pink Subscribers

sosallysews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hello👋 and Thank-you so much Andrea and Hayley for collaborating to give us Think Pink subscribers this membership opportunity, must say I was blown away by the news last night on the live. I've received my March box today - it's a gorgeous fabri...

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

Shelley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 😊

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Hazelwood Top Tessuti Fabrics

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh this is going to be beautiful Jiya!! Can't wait to see

Nuestro Nanamoli Tapestry

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Wow, this is incredible!!

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

The fit on this is absolutely stunning!! What a gorgeous shirt

Think Pink Subscribers

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Welcome Think Pink subscribers!! I am thrilled to have you all join ThreadySetGo and so excited about this collaboration - nice to still have a little pinky in the subscription box world!!

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Lori Dress By Tessuti

Linda B · 2 days ago Plus Member

I would look on line as I think I remember a lady has a you tube blog about the fit on this one I googled the fit before I made it

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Vicki · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you so much Andrea. This collaboration with Hayley is a fabulous edition to the already amazing box 💕 and I am looking forward to getting stuck in and using tsg xx

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Lori Dress By Tessuti

Helluvalassie · 2 days ago Plus Member

I have the fit all wrong in this one. Fits across the back ok but gappy on the bust. Not quite sure what changes to make as it needs to be a snug fit due to the low V.

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Donny Shirt

Linda B · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you and yes I agree they do come out differently each time

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

AnnieRose · 2 days ago Plus Member

Had a look at this - it does look fantastic! Look forward to seeing some samples of your work.

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

Shelley · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you, I've got a few shirt patterns too but as im so short I thought I'd try this more fitted shirt as the boxy ones look very big on me

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

Shelley · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you, the pattern instructions were great as usual from Itch To stitch, but I had to go down one cup size. With itch To Stitch i usually cut an 8d cup but in my first try it was a bit big around the princess seams so I had to take it in...

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

I bought the Janome 6700p which will be delivered next Wednesday. I've been looking at it for a few years so not an impulse buy!!

Think Pink Subscribers

Andrea P · 2 days ago Beyond The Pink Door

I want to give Hayley a huge thank you for collaborating with us here at Beyond The Pink Door . We are super excited to add Plus membership to the TSG platform for all our Sewscription Box subscribers . If you are a Think Pink subscriber and have...

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Donny Shirt

sallysews_24 · 2 days ago Plus Member

That's gorgeous! I really love a Donny and have probably 8 of them! They come out so differently in different fabrics but I do love a broderie anglaise.

Pattern Block Help!

Judi · 2 days ago Plus Member

Hi There is an extremely good book called Metric Pattern Cutting by Winifred Aldrych and I totally recommend that. A good trouser block will account for the size of your thigh and knees in the measurements you will take. Good luck Judi x

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Summer Cover Up

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This is beautiful Rosemary, the most stylish cover up!!

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Summer Cover Up

rosemarysews_56 · 2 days ago Community Member

Hayley kindly asked about the summer cover up I was making for my daughter at a previous social so here is a photo. I bought the material at the Craft & Stitch Show in the Autumn at the Bath & West Show site. I would call it crochet table...

Avenir Jumpsuit

Laura F · 2 days ago Plus Member

Hey Lovely Ones, I am 5’3” and want to make an avenir jumpsuit, do you think I need to lengthen the bodice, I’ve heard people say it rides up the crotch area. Any tips would be welcomed. Thank you x

Nuestro Nanamoli Tapestry

AnnieRose · 3 days ago Plus Member

We discussed this within a chat about the NEC, but having found the main website, I thought others might be interested. I am especially taken with the idea of war veterans sewing - this has been a feature of rehabilitation for a long time. ...

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

AnnieRose · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thanks - it wasn't Nehru, but reminded me to google Nuestro, and I found it! Fascinating - am going to pot on the main main chat, so other can access

Do You Toile?

LaTrica · 3 days ago

More and more. My waist has become difficult to fit and I've become very picky about fit. So now I make toiles. They're not much trouble. I mark everything with regular markers and can just rip and sew in adjustments.

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Hazelwood Top Tessuti Fabrics

Jiya · 3 days ago Plus Member

Pushing myself out of my comfort zone making this top. Its a lovely weight jersey, from a Beyond The Pink Door subscription box. I love the snowflake design. Its not a fabric I have worked with before. Getting to grips using the overlocker. For the...

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

Jiya · 3 days ago Plus Member

Great idea to make a jumpsuit. Lovely pattern and choice of fabric

Forum Updates

sewandyjane · 3 days ago Coder

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing okay, I've been bevearing away on the code for the system for a while when I can and have upgraded the forum posts and replies functionality to make it easier (and better) to create posts, add images, and even embed...

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

AnnieRose · 3 days ago Plus Member

What machine Glenda? Hope you find time to try it out over the weekend!

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

And wasn't the tapestry artists name something like Nehro or Nehu -or have I got that completely wrong? I know I thought his name was like the collar which is why I (half) remembered it.

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I only go into the 'crafty' side to get the flapjacks from Flapjackery!! Travelling by train when it's Cheltenham week is fun when you live so close to Cheltenham though!!

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I went on Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it - apart from the trains not playing nicely. I didn't buy any fabric but I did buy a sewing machine! It's just so lovely to be inspired by all the exhibitors. I came back with some ideas....

Do You Toile?

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I either toile or do a wearable toile. It depends on the item and/or fabric. A quick top is a wearable toile but a coat is a toile. If the coat is lined I may make up the lining as the toile but I usually do some type of fitting first. The more...

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Vittoria Shirt From Maison Fauve

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

That is a lovely shirt and the yoke detail makes it special. Neatly made as well.

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

That looks lovely with a great fit. I've been tempted by that shirt as I do like Itch to Stitch patterns but I have so many shirt patterns.......

Project Diaries

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

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

That is looking so good. You seem to have nailed the fit. Well done.

Do You Toile?

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago

In the past I would just make up the item, so I could wear it quickky. Now I prefer to have better fitting garments so I toile every new pattern. I enjoy the slower process much more now.

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Wow this is incredible!!!

Do You Toile?

Lesley · 4 days ago Plus Member

I fall into camp everything is a wearable toile, AKA 'very rarely but probably should', at least for more fitted or structured items

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

AnnieRose · 5 days ago Plus Member

Yes, I do, I'm not over keen on the 'crafty' stuff. Once a year is great for me, but I hate that it co-incides with Cheltenham (and it's very crowded at the weekend). I do thik though, that i spend more on fabric than on unsuccessful bets!

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

MrsB · 5 days ago Plus Member

Wow what a fab photo, i cant remember his name either, it was huge wasnt it! I go to the christmas ones too but i find them too crafty & less sewwy if that makes any sense 😂

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

AnnieRose · 5 days ago Plus Member

I was there as well! I really felt that the atmosphere was much more lively than the the last few (post-Covid) years! A huge thank you to the accessibility team who are so friendly and helpful, makes all the difference to enjoying the show. I...

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

MrsB · 5 days ago Plus Member

3 different viscose jersey (i’m all about the comfort and stretch!) a new quilting ruler, some cross stitch threads, clover chalk pen refill, a cappuccino and a fruitcake! Fab day 😀

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oooh sounds fab! What fabrics did you get?

Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

MrsB · 5 days ago Plus Member

I’ve just got home from the NEC sewing show, I go twice a year and love it, I spend far too much money on buying fabric I don’t really need but life is too short eh 😂 just got to hide my goodies from my husband later! Now to decide what to make! X

Do You Toile?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Which toile/muslin/mock up camp do you fall into? Always toile Never toile Everything is a wearable toile?

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Vittoria Shirt From Maison Fauve

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you. No the yoke isn’t lined, seams are all just overlocked

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you. The boatneck is bound using the same fabric and the high neck is just overlocked then turned over and hemmed. I used maraflex thread for the straight stitching on the necklines and hems but overlocked everything else

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Vittoria Shirt From Maison Fauve

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This is so lovely - that back yoke is amazing - love how Maison Fauve change up these kinds of details to make them more interesting. Is the yoke lined?

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This is lovely Lesley! How are the necklines finished?

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Vittoria Shirt From Maison Fauve

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Finslly posting a couple of my recent makes, mostly during ThreadySetGo sewing socials. This is the Vittoria shirt in a chambray. Would probably size down next time I make it. Lovely yoke details, hope the background yoke detail shows up, I...

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Loving this new pattern from Emma. Quickest make, took longer to decide on sizing, tracing pattern and cutting pattern. I've done a long sleeve with boat neck and short sleeve with high neck. Fabric is cotton jersey from beyond the pink door...

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Laon Shirt By Itch To Stitch

LaTrica · 1 week ago

That's a beautiful color. How was the pattern?