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Organza Tunic

AnnieRose · 5 hours ago

Thank you DonnieH, you always seem to have information at your fingertips!

New To Me Fabric Shop

Elisa · 6 hours ago Community Member

Has anyone come across fabfabric.co.uk? Popped up on Facebook and I have never come across it before . website looks good and variety and prices good.

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The Unexpected Top

Ariane_et_le_fil · 6 hours ago Community Member

Thank you so much DonnieH for these kind and encouraging words.

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A Quick Palette Cleanser

DonnieH · 8 hours ago Plus Member

Fabulous colour on you Glenda and a great 'transitional' piece as the stylist seem to be fond of saying at the moment!!

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Organza Tunic

DonnieH · 8 hours ago Plus Member

Lauren from Guthrie & Ghani did a series of blog posts on different lining methods. I think what you are proposing is the 'flat' method and there's a blog post and tutorial here ...

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The Unexpected Top

DonnieH · 9 hours ago Plus Member

Your makes all look fabulous Ariane. I am so sorry it has been such a difficult and exhausting time for you and am in awe with the way you have persisted. I think this makes you a super-sewist!!

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The Unexpected Top

Ariane_et_le_fil · 9 hours ago Community Member

For an event we had end August, I wanted to sew en Hayley dress from Sew Over It. This was the plan. And then, there was the reality. Mid June, i cut a blue voile fabric I had in my stash to sew a (hopefully) wearable toile. Begin July, my mother...

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Organza Tunic

Ariane_et_le_fil · 10 hours ago Community Member

I've never practiced this but I'm interested by the answers. Eager to see your project.

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A Quick Palette Cleanser

AnnieRose · 10 hours ago

It is indeed, a beautiful colour, and looks good on you. As I am lucky enough to have sewing room (only ocasionally do I have to make up the bed) I never mind ironing as the board is up all the time.

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Organza Tunic

AnnieRose · 10 hours ago

Hello all, I am about to emabrk on this and have added it my Sewing Room as a project. This is what I have written: The pattern is Moonlight tunic by Closet Core, which I have made a few times (am leaving out the pockets) This is a...

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A Quick Palette Cleanser

Glenda H · 11 hours ago Community Member

After spending so long on the shorts that I'm less than happy with I quickly ran up these New Look trousers. NL 6216. The fabric creases as soon as you look at it but I like the colour. It's some sort of thin viscose, just right for the tail end of...

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

SewHayleyJane · 12 hours ago Admin

My apologies I missed you’re in Canada not the US - but hopefully the socials will work across both

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

SewHayleyJane · 12 hours ago Admin

Hi Cindy Really lovely to meet you and so pleased you’re here! What are you sewing at the moment? I’m hoping to have some US friendly socials happening soon.

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What Was I Thinking?

SewHayleyJane · 12 hours ago Admin

Sorry they haven’t turned out as you’d hoped Glenda, if the style isn’t what you were going for I get it. But fit wise I think they look great. Perhaps good for gardening next summer?

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What Was I Thinking?

Anniehen · 13 hours ago Plus Member

They look good Donnie. Maybe ‘sleep on it’!

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What Was I Thinking?

Anniehen · 13 hours ago Plus Member

Knowing Glenda, I think she was joking!

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

AnnieRose · 17 hours ago

Hello! This is a friendly and helpful community!

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What Was I Thinking?

DonnieH · 17 hours ago Plus Member

I’d definitely tuck them away and try them on another day. I know that sense of not ‘feeling it’, regardless of what others say, but it’s not going to stop me saying I love the shorts and I love them on you. You can thump me later! The fit is...

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

DonnieH · 18 hours ago Plus Member

Lovely to ‘meet’ you here!

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

MsLolsalot · 1 day ago Plus Member

Canadian here. I order from Core fabrics, Riverside fabrics, G.K. fashion fabrics, and recently from Stitch Happens. I’ve had excellent experience with all of them. I have also ordered from Minerva, and directly from Lady McElroy but the duty fees...

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

MsLolsalot · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thanks for the reply, Anniehen. I have looked into the love socials. Nothing fits my schedule right now. I would have to book time off work to attend, which I may do at some time.

Sewing Advent Calendars

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I had three last year! Bought whilst I was poorly. I had Jazz and Wow, My Sewing Box and Backstitch. I liked them all and had a great time opening them each day but I am probably not buying one this year, instead my sewing friend is making me one and...

What Colour Am I?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I agree with all Donnie said. Also the colours you are most drawn to are usually 'your' colours. Do you like bright or muted? Strong or pastel? Make a collage of all the colours you like - not necessarily clothes - pictures from magazines or do it...

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi and welcome, I’m from the orginal Washington in North East England. If you can, attend some of the online sewing socials. They are always warm and friendly. I realise the time difference will be difficult for (UK time) morning ones, but there are...

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What Was I Thinking?

MsLolsalot · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi Glenda, I’m sorry to hear that you don’t like these shorts. It’s so frustrating after investing time and money into a project. For what it’s worth, they look good. As a new sewist, I admire your stripe matching skills!

New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

MsLolsalot · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi all! I’m Cindy from Canada. I don’t know anyone IRL who sews and I’m looking for a community of sewists to connect with. I look forward to learning from you all and celebrating your makes with you! I just wanted to introduce myself before I...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Debbie B · 1 day ago Plus Member

In the US, I have had good luck with Cali Fabrics for deadstock and Nick of Time Textiles. From the UK of course have only tried Beyond the Pink Door sewscription box.

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What Was I Thinking?

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

Glenda, I am sure that most of us have seen a lot worse (and I think they're OK)! Also suggest tucking them away in the event of a longer-than-planned hospital stay (really!)

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What Was I Thinking?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

See, the shorts are so awful even the forum is rejecting showing the pics!!

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What Was I Thinking?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Hmm, pics didn't post.

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What Was I Thinking?

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Well, I finished the shorts I was making and I dislike them so much!! I will never wear them. These are destined for the recycle bin. I was trying to be adventurous in my fabric choice and style. I should have known better. Ah, well, onwards...

Sewing Advent Calendars

MrsB · 1 day ago Plus Member

This is one of my fave parts of Christmas, getting to open my sewing advent calendar, i always get mine from My Sewing Box, i purchased it in June!

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

MrsB · 1 day ago Plus Member

I use Minerva (im a craft club member) and i loooove their big sewing fabric folder so i get to feel the samples before purchasing. I also use my sewing box and 1st for fabrics.

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Baby Dragons

Allotment_Bird · 2 days ago Community Member

I love these so much! I'm making a dragon quilt for my lovely neighbours' very lovely baby's first birthday. Maybe next year I could use some of the inevitable scrap fabric to make a cuddly dragon! It looks very, very tricky though.

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hey, so lovely to have you here!! A party dress sounds fab and I love the pattern you’ve chosen!! Looking forward to seeing how it foea

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

Allotment_Bird · 2 days ago Community Member

Hi, I've just signed up for Thready Set Go after seeing it on the Sew Over It site when I ordered some patterns. I have a LOT of abandoned WIPs and fabric for projects that aren't even in progress yet I've been concentrating on making quilts ...

Designing Your Wardrobe

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

The course is just finishing and I have a plan! Finish the binding on the wool cape started back in January (in the grid photo as it is already made - it just needs finishing!) Finish my 3rd pair of Nolan pants - this time I have lengthened...

What Colour Am I?

Michie · 3 days ago Community Member

This is genius. New career Donnie??

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Too Many Ideas?!

Mel · 3 days ago Plus Member

The Emily might be the winner then- and thank you for the lining tip as well!

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Tammy Handmade Romy

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley 😄

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Another Playdate Blouse!

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 🙂

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Clematisse Patterns - Any Views/Feedback/Thoughts/Experiences To Share?

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

Hi Wondering if anyone has made up https://clematissepattern.com/en/boutique/patron-pantalon-fiteasym/ or has any experience of using Clematisse patterns? I'd be grateful for your views if so. I'm drawn to these trousers as I am very short...

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Too Many Ideas?!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

All gorgeous patterns Mel - I've made the Emily and the Poppy. The Emily is a little easier to fit - the Poppy definitely takes a toile or two. On one of my Emily's I swapped the facing for a lining just by cutting the bodice pieces twice and...

Style Arc Belle Dress Hacks

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Oooh how exciting!! Love the idea of the boho dress - Deer & Doe have some lovely dress patterns too https://closetcorepatterns.com/collections/deer-and-doe-sewing-patterns?filter.p.m.filter.garment_type=Dresses

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Another Playdate Blouse!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Another beautiful make Annie!!

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Tammy Handmade Romy

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Whooo! Annie this is gorgeous, that fabric is so fab!!

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

This is exactly it Lisa, thank you for sharing. I'm sorry to hear you had this kind of experience when you were running your fabric shop

Subscription Box Recommendations

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Hi Lisa, where in the world are you? A lot of these companies do ship internationally but I'm aware the cost of shipping can be a lot.

Designing Your Wardrobe

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

It has been a challenge for me, and it is still a work in progress, to give my body some grace. I think it is important that we all do that. Our bodies are amazing! Also, slowing down is important. Find the pants or skirt that you like best and make...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

TrudyM · 3 days ago

And Sew Essential too!

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

TrudyM · 3 days ago

Hi, I’ve used: Dalston Mill many times, the fabric is reliably lovely quality, for a good price Merchant and Mills is the place i go to drool over everything they have Higgs and Higgs Empress Mill I’m new to Fabric Godmother, 1st for...

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Lisasaved1 · 3 days ago

So helpful! Wish I was in the UK! 🤣

Designing Your Wardrobe

Lisasaved1 · 3 days ago

I want to do this as well. I have so many clothes that I don’t wear because I have gained so much weight, or I don’t like the way they fit me. I need clothes that are comfortable but still make me feel feminine and put together. I have shirts that...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Lisasaved1 · 4 days ago

People have no clue what it takes to run a business. The hours and hours of work to prep, keep records, research products and sources, the cost of advertising, websites, brand creation, etc! They don’t know how much time, effort and heart goes into...

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Tammy Handmade Romy

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

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Tammy Handmade Romy

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Ahh, thank you Donnie 🙂

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Tammy Handmade Romy

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago

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Tammy Handmade Romy

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

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Tammy Handmade Romy

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

This is the Tammy Handmade Romy Dress in Viscose Jersey from my stash, bought from Rainbow Fabrics in the days before they increased their prices tremendously. It was £4 per metre! I made it this morning, mostly in the sewing social ☺️ I love the...

What Colour Am I?

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

There are lots of companies and individuals who will do assessments at different price points. You can also use AI to have a go at assessing your season from a photo. I’ve had several assessments over many years and think https/yourcolorguru.com...

What Colour Am I?

Helen · 5 days ago Plus Member

Good Morning all During various Sew-Socials I have head people mentioning that they fall under different colour pallets - Spring, Summer etc. How do I find out what colour pallet best suites me? Any susgestions greatfully received 🙏 Many...

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

Grace · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi Donnie, Many thanks for help. Still no joy. What but I may do, is start again after my holiday and reorganise my stash and manually upload the fabrics. Grace

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Too Many Ideas?!

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

https://papercutpatterns.com/products/lulee-dress-skirt?srsltid=AfmBOooR0n_767Ja3195bGvXYES1ZUiPcTlWjAroTfVwuIcYP2bZlv2Y

Style Arc Belle Dress Hacks

tracey_sews_62 · 6 days ago

Thank you, I'll update how I get on. We've got a couple of different bodices we're going to trial.

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Another Playdate Blouse!

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is my second Playdate Blouse by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. It’s made from Sicilian Summer Dobby Weave Cotton from Guthri and Ghani. I downsized in both, but in this one I took the back bodice down a further size as it’s a bit too voluminous...

Style Arc Belle Dress Hacks

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I have manged to find the tunic - it's called Sadie. This is the link to the Fold Line, as I think it is very clear.

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Too Many Ideas?!

Mel · 6 days ago Plus Member

I haven’t come across that one I’ll have a look at it. ❤️

Style Arc Belle Dress Hacks

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

That is beautiful. I haven't useds this pattern, but think it won't be too difficult to hack the sleeves as the armscye looks standard. I have previously traced the armscye, added a little ease and transposed it onto another sleeve. I have been...

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Too Many Ideas?!

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

I can’t help with those, but have you considered the Lulee Dress by Papercut Patterns? It’s on my ‘to sew’ list and it gets great reviews. Some lovely versions on instagram.

Style Arc Belle Dress Hacks

tracey_sews_62 · 6 days ago

Hi, my daughter wants me to make her dress for her wedding ceremony in Mallorca next May. She would like a boho inspired dress with dramatic sleeves (but not puff). She likes the bodice of the Belle dress, has anyone hacked it to change the sleeves?...

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

tracey_sews_62 · 6 days ago

I have The Nell pattern, still have yet to make it

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I have done my Sewing Room - all of my fabric is on + some of my patterns - I'll add those as I go along. I found it very useful, helps to concentrate the mind! I also added my first project, making some more knickers using my stash of stretch...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Jo-garden-designer · 6 days ago

Add Guthri and Ghani

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Jo-garden-designer · 6 days ago

I use a local shop the most but they also have an online shop. Www.fabricboutique.co.uk. Emma who owns it is so helpful. I’m also close to Sew Essential so can pick my order up rather than have it delivered. Others I use are Sherwood’s Fabrics -...

Project Diaries

My Very First Top

Becky · 6 days ago

Project Diaries

My Very First Top

Lorilyn · 6 days ago

Very feminine pleats on the front neckline. Great job! I am happy for you!

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Too Many Ideas?!

Mel · 1 week ago Plus Member

I’m hoping to make myself a dress to go to a wedding in October. I’ve got the fabric which is a cotton, and I was thinking of making either 1) an Emily dress (s.o sew ) 2) Hinterland dress (sew liberated) or 3) Kew dress (Nina Lee) But now, I’m also...