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What fabric are people using for toiles?

Kim · 19 hours ago Plus Member

I make lots of Calico/muslin toiles. I buy my Calico from Pound Fabrics. They sell it by the metre and on rolls. I make toiles as I hate to cut into precious fabric and find later down the line I've made a mistake. For the sake of a couple of...

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I love all the versions you, Ruan and Rachel did!! That Lady McElroy fabric suits you so well!

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks gorgeous! I love the fabric. It's always interesting to find out where sewing might be popular - do you have any fabric shops or is it all online shopping?

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

Tamlyn · 1 day ago Moderator

I've already made the Emily dress (Short length, square neckline and bishop sleeves) in a Lady McElroy Viscose Challis from a luxury box a couple of years back. I just wanted to direct people to these two YouTube videos that myself and my...

Share Your Falconers

Tamlyn · 1 day ago Moderator

These look amazing!!

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

Tamlyn · 1 day ago Moderator

Oooh that fabric will be beautiful! Can't wait to see it!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Zadie jumpsuit HELP!

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Well done for persevering with it Kirsten! I think it looks good from what I can see in the photos but clearly you aren't loving it so time out might be a good move! So... what's next on the sewing table to get you back into the groove?

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

when you purchase a pdf pattern you get the links emailed to you - you need to save the instructions file and the pattern file that you want to print (sometimes the come in two size bands, and the files will also include A0 to get printed or print at...

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

Jayne W · 1 day ago

I love the pattern but being a technophobe I never get pdf patterns as I don't know how to get them printed! if I did it would open up a whole new world I know!!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Zadie jumpsuit HELP!

Kirsten · 1 day ago

Well I added the binding to the main body, I did try to be careful but really my heart wasn't in it. I tried it on and I think with the right legs cut out and the right material it would be fabulous. Both of these are my mistakes so maybe next time...

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I have almost finished my maxi dress version with the square neckline, bishop sleeves and side ties in a beautiful viscose twill i've had in my stash for a couple of years from Roo-Tid. But I also want to make another version of the top in a plain...

July Pattern Club - Emily Dress and Top

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Come and share your plans for July's Pattern Club, the S.O Sew Emily dress and top. Are you going for the square, round or V-neckline? Puff, bishop or straight sleeves? Top, midi or maxi? So many options! And what fabric!!

Introductions

ginger_sewdio · 2 days ago

Hi and thank you! Actually, I don't know if there is any :/ As for back, not fully, but I get to sew on good days so yey ;D And here is my latest make, inspired by photo of Sophia Ritchie i found on Pinterest few days ago. Finished on tuesday and...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

You know it's a good one if you're thinking about making another!

Falconer Pants Pattern Party Re-play

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

You're very welcome!!

Falconer Pants Pattern Party Re-play

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

I love that Sue, thank you so much!

Falconer Pants Pattern Party Re-play

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 days ago Community Member

It was like being part of a live podcast. Loved it. Looking forward to next month's pattern 😀

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

Annie · 3 days ago

I really did enjoy the challenge and I learnt a lot. I'm pleased that I was able to re-cycle some old jeans that had been languishing in my stash for a long time! I'm already thinking about fabrics for sewing this again.

Share Your Falconers

Grace · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley. I got fabrics from Jenny stitches. It cotton canvas. I have had great compliments at work today, wearing today. next time, I need to size down.

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Karen · 3 days ago Plus Member

I am happy with them although I could do with taking a bit more out of the back. I love the pockets, so sturdy.

Crafters Corner

Knitting Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

That must be tough, I'm really enjoying hearing about your journey though and how you're making the hobbies that you enjoy work for you. Thank you for sharing

Share Your Falconers

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Grace they look fab! Where did you get the gorgeous fabric from?

Share Your Falconers

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

These look so good Karen, I love how you merged the two leg styles together, I might have to try this for a slightly slimmer leg

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Annie this looks beautiful!! I love all the extra details, did you enjoy sewing it in the end?

Falconer Pants Pattern Party Re-play

Jade · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you so much for sharing the re-play, looking forward to watching this back :)

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

Annie · 4 days ago

I got there in the end. You were right Hayley, it forms the bottom as well. ❤️

Live Chat, video social

Philippa · 4 days ago Community Member

That's great news. Thankyou so much

Live Chat, video social

Irene G · 4 days ago Plus Member

thank you, thank you. I'm off to watch it in bed now xx

Live Chat, video social

shelleyK · 4 days ago Plus Member

You have made my day - thank you so much x

Falconer Pants Pattern Party Re-play

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

You can now catch the replay of last nights amazing live event with our very special guests. You can find it at the bottom of the Falconer Pants video series here threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/falconer-pants

Live Chat, video social

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Phlippa, you can now watch last nights event - it's available to view at the bottom of the Falconer Pants video series threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/falconer-pants

Live Chat, video social

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Shelley, yes I was able to record it and the session is now avaialble to view at the bottom of the Falconer Pants video series threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/falconer-pants

Live Chat, video social

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oh no problem at all Irene that's pretty tough to do! Yes the session is now avaialble to view at the bottom of the Falconer Pants video series threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/falconer-pants

Share Your Falconers

Karen · 4 days ago Plus Member

I have finished mine. Still a little baggy around my bum but better. They are a mash up between the barrel and wide leg. I cut the wide leg out and then laid the barrel pattern over the top and trimmed off the sides. Fabric is a cotton twill from...

Live Chat, video social

Irene G · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley, I'm so sorry I missed last night's event. I set my alarm for 4am (I'm in Australia) but I'm afraid I slept through it. It would be wonderful if the sessions were recorded.

Share Your Falconers

Grace · 4 days ago Plus Member

Completed this evening thank you Hayley and Helen

Live Chat, video social

shelleyK · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley I hope you have managed to record tonight's Faulkner Pants live to share with everyone. I was a bit late to the party and signed up too late to watch live. I'm gutted so fingers crossed you have recorded it xxxxxx

Sepia pants

Annette C · 5 days ago Community Member

These are the pants I was making in the Sunday meet up, greet pattern and they came together really well. So much that I made a 2nd pair. the trousers are much better than my photos

Crafters Corner

Knitting Introductions

Lelan · 5 days ago

You're right, I'm not contented to plateau often, but I have learned to face reality regarding limitations.

Introductions

Kim · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thanks. Once I figure out how to add stuff they'll be no stopping me! 😘

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Wow, what. beautiful looking pattern! I haven't come across this one before. But looking at the pictures it looks as though the back piece might also form the base and comes up to join the quilted panel on the front - so forms an inch or so of the...

Calling USA/Canadian Members - Virtual Socials

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Dell, lovely to hear from you! And excited for you to be able to join us again in the socials.

Calling USA/Canadian Members - Virtual Socials

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts - it's definitely a long term goal to use this platform to set up socials all over the world! Wow, three very different places to split your time between! Is that due to work?

Crafters Corner

Knitting Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

You don't strike me as someone who's content to plateau!! I've attempted knitting and got as far as the back of a cardigan panel for my daughter who was 2 at the time... she's now 7 so that shows you how it went!

Crafters Corner

Quilters Introduce Yourself

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

That sounds so lovely, I think EPP looks the perfect pick-up/put-down project!

Crafters Corner

Quilters Introduce Yourself

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Love the sound of all of that!! yes we call them elastic or rubber bands - fairly interchangeable.

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Tina Really lovely to meet you, thank you for joining! How is the sewing scene in Croatia? I hope your back has recovered, that sounds like a tough time!

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Kim, so lovely to have you here! Wow you definitely keep yourself busy - tapestry isn't something you see a lot of so that's pretty cool! If you are happ sharing photos of your makes we'd love to see your Lyrical shirt on the "Makers...

Introductions

ginger_sewdio · 5 days ago

Hi everyone, I am Tina, from Croatia. Started sewing few years ago, as a friend convinced me to go with her to a short sewing class to learn some basic of using a sewing machine and stitching a simple skirt with elastic band. Not long after, I had...

Share Your Falconers

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

These look so good Grace! Love the fabric

Share Your Falconers

Grace · 6 days ago Plus Member

making a short version in cotton canvas for fitting. Loving the process. Very written pattern. Just need a waistband. Being bold making something that's colour range but fruity!

Crafters Corner

Do you love to crochet?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Yes absolutely! You can share them in this thread or start new threads within the Crafters Corner forum

Crafters Corner

Quilters Introduce Yourself

Kim · 6 days ago Plus Member

I got into quilting during the lockdown. I couldn't work so I'd sew. Discovered EPP (English Paper Piecing) and feel in love with handsewing each little piece together. My first quilt was one of Tula Pink's subscription. Receiving a bundle of fabrics...

For Fun - What Kind Of Stitcher Are You?

Lelan · 6 days ago

Excellent idea for a topic. Also - I... don't really know. I haven't gotten far into garment making (except for my accessible jeans trial run), but I think I'd have to say I am whatever combination gives me the strongest seams reasonable for the...

Crafters Corner

Quilters Introduce Yourself

Lelan · 6 days ago

Instead of writing a big, long thing about how I also dabble in quilting, I was just going to post a picture of the first ever quilt I ever attempted, but I couldn't figure out how to do that. So here is the big, long thing instead. I have a very...

Crafters Corner

Knitting Introductions

Lelan · 6 days ago

Believe it or not, I have actually dipped my paralyzed toes into the knitting waters as well. I have made a couple stockinette stitch scarves so far. I'd truthfully be content if I plateau there as long as I can keep doing it, but I have purchased...

Crafters Corner

Do you love to crochet?

Lelan · 6 days ago

Can we share WIPs and completed crochet projects here?

For Fun - What Kind Of Stitcher Are You?

Kim · 6 days ago Plus Member

I'm a perfectionist. I drive myself mad as I just can't let it be! If anything is not right I'll unpick, redraft, resew. I'm always amazed at sewists who run things up in an hour. I'm very messy... Organised chaos. Though I have to tidy up my sewing...

Introductions

Kim · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi everyone. I'm Kim and a long time sewist. Learnt to sew at school and have loved it ever since. I'm also a YouTuber (Stash_Stitcher) and share my makes. I love everything creative. I sew, knit, crochet, quilting, do a bit of tapestry, just got...

New new routes

Kim · 6 days ago Plus Member

Well done you. Brave and very exciting. You're going to be amazing 😍😍

Bag making supplies online

Kim · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi Annie I've just got into bag making and find Debbie's Me Made Makes hardware is fabulous quality in a range of colours and sizes. Her hardware is very reasonably priced and she delivers very quickly. I've used hardware from Purple Stitches as...

Falconers Pattern Club Live Event - Questions for the Guests

Judi · 6 days ago Community Member

Hi Hayley it would be wonderful to know where Helen gets 1. the inspiration for new designs 2. is there a theme behind the names she uses for her patterns thanks Judi

Calling USA/Canadian Members - Virtual Socials

DubaiReader · 6 days ago

I think these socials are a great idea. I'd love to join you. Unfortunately I live between UK, Dubai and Thailand. So, when you've sorted out the US, perhaps you'll be able to connect with those of us in the other direction. Particularly while I'm...

Share Your Falconers

Emma E · 1 week ago Plus Member

Here are my falconers with my new samara 😃

Falconer Pants - Share Your Plans

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Diana, really lovely to have you here! Love the sound of your Falconer Pants! The tech is usually fairly well behaved - if you have a laptop it's a little easier to access the controls. But you'll be emailed a link tomorrow morning to join the...

Falconer Pants - Share Your Plans

dianasews_62 · 1 week ago Community Member

Hi Hayley, I'm very excited to have just joined ThreadySetGo! I've just had my print outs of the Falconer Pants delivered and I'm hoping to make a start on them before Monday evening. I have a lovely neutral stone colour linen to use, as it's a...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

Annie · 1 week ago

I'm flummoxed! I'm trying to pin the back to the bottom and sides and I just can't seem to get it aligned. Does part of the back turn into part of the bottom or vice versa? Any help to bring a bit of clarity would be massively appreciated. X

Live Chat, video social

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Philippa, we haven't done it so far but now more people are joining I will record the session and figure out the best way to share.

The Knowledge Base

Beginner Dressmaking Questions - Ask Here

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Laila, I would test it out on a scrap of your fabric first to check it doesn't snag or pull at all. Otherwise I'd use a regular or sharps needle

Calling USA/Canadian Members - Virtual Socials

Dell · 1 week ago Community Member

So sorry that I have been MIA from the live events for the past several weeks. I spilt my time between Utah where I've been over the winter and and Rhode Island in the summer (2400 miles and two time zones closer to the UK😀). I am settled in...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Pattern suggestions - Simple Kids quil jacket

Laila · 1 week ago Community Member

Thank you Hayley. I will check out the book.

The Knowledge Base

Beginner Dressmaking Questions - Ask Here

Laila · 1 week ago Community Member

Hi Hayley, I'm making a dress in a viscose/linen fabric. You have suggested to use a ballpoint needle for viscose fabrics. I have a jersey needle which I understand is a type of ballpoint needle, would a jersey needle work with the type of fabric I'm...