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Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Debbie B · 21 hours ago Plus Member

Yeah for you. I wish I was better at using Stash Hub. I actually don't have much of a stash right now. I'm using it up quickly.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Debbie B · 22 hours ago Plus Member

I have a cedar lined chest of drawers that I store my quilting fabric by color. It is folded and stood up so I can see all of it. My dressmaking fabric is folded and in bins and put on a shelf.

Lancaster (Uk) Fabric Outlet Details

Mel · 23 hours ago Plus Member

Hi all, In tonight’s sewcial I told several of you about a fabric factory outlet shop in Lancaster that often has several dead stock, ex-designer dressmaking fabrics as well as upholstery and, if you want, wallpaper! Officially it’s called the...

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

I’m saving all mine because one day I will make a pouffe and use them for stuffing.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

It’s lovely 👌

Do You Toile?

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Congratulations on your first post!!! 🎉 That's definitely a good way to do it!

Do You Toile?

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

I do the same, I buy a cheap fabric from Abakhan Fabrics.

Do You Toile?

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hello 👋, this is my first post. I have been sewing for about 5 years now. If it’s an obviously straightforward pattern, I don’t make a toile. If it looks more complicated, I will use a cheap cotton fabric (usually from Pound Fabrics) to make my firs...

Project Diaries

Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Yes it did! I love it.

Project Diaries

Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks fantastic, that webbing is lovely, did it come with the kit?

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

These colours work so well together and the whole outfit looks gorgeous on you Lesley! So full of the joys of spring!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Outer body of my City Bag partly done. Zip will go in tomorrow and then the barrel ends and the lining over the next few days. I am aiming to finish it by Sunday. My fleece for the Toaster Sweater and my Swedish tracing paper have arrived so I can...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley. It is so comfortable and the fabric is just lovely.

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Pepper Top By Cinnamon Daisy

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Another pepper top, made during Wednesday socials. Fabric is a cotton jersey from Just Sew in Penrith. Love it with my pinafore.

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

That is beautiful Deb!!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 2 days ago Plus Member

Poll Of The Week - Blouse Vs Shirt Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I love sewing and wearing both shirts and blouses - it depends on my mood! My current favourite blouse to wear is the S.O Sew Dressmaking Emily - I'm wearing a plain white one right now! https://sosewdressmaking.com/products/the-emily-dress-and-top...

Poll Of The Week - Blouse Vs Shirt Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Do you prefer sewing a classic shirt with a collar and buttons all the way down or are you a fan of a blouse sewing pattern which is a softer, typically more feminine style? Share your favourite shirt and/or blouse sewing pattern below - feel free...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Lesley · 2 days ago Plus Member

Oh I have storage envy, that looks impressive. After all this talk of storage I was inspired to start tidying up my scraps/remnants, got through one bagful, 3 more to go plus a crate full, I’d rather be sewing but feel better having at least...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

Wow, I'm in awe of your organisation!

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

Those look great. I especially like it with the purple top.

Where To Start??

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Amazing, which one will you try?

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Sue these Helen's Closet Falconer Pants look absolutely amazing!! I love the stripes and they do go so well with your tops!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Haha, fabric everywhere!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Well this is just so lovely!! How special

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This is very impressive fabric storage Wendy!! I am very jealous

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Karen M · 2 days ago

That's very impressive 👍🏻 I have fabric in crates, but it's nowhere near as well-organised as yours. Brilliant!

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 2 days ago Plus Member

Would help if I added the pics 🤣

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My Falconers Are Finished 🥳

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 2 days ago Plus Member

Finally finished the vision of these trousers that have been in my head since I bought the stripey fabric last year. They go well with the PE lyrical blouse and Ellie &mac favorite (American spelling) sweater. The fabric a silky cotton, very...

Where To Start??

PetraE · 2 days ago Community Member

Thank you for your reply. I’ve looked up the website and will definitely try one of the workshops and see how it goes.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 3 days ago

I’m currently on bedrest :( but God willing i plan to make as soon as as able.

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

The fabric is a 100% linen I bought from Sew Different at the Stitch Festival. I fell in love with the print on it. https://sewdifferent.co.uk/product/hera-ecru-100-linen/

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

That's great, really pleased it worked out

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

That looks gorgeous Adele! Love all the details on this. What is the fabric?

Where To Start??

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

You are absolutely in the right place Petra! Welcome to the fold! What sort of thing would interest you the most in making? A gathered skirt for summer, a jersey top that you'll get a lot of wear out of, a simple woven top or dress? I always think...

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

Garment No. 2 Twig and Tale - Breeze shirt (1/2). I love this pattern, I have quite a few of these.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Jlmcmillan1 · 3 days ago

These have been on my “wishlist” for over a year too! I love the style-just made the Merchant & Mills Quinn trousers twice which I think have a similar style but I’d love the added versatility of a comfort panel! I’ll keep an eye out if anyone else...

Where To Start??

PetraE · 3 days ago Community Member

I hope you don’t mind me joining your group. I want to simply ask where does one start with dressmaking? I have been quilting for about a year and really enjoyed it, and I have attempted in the past some very simple patterns, summer trousers or...

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 3 days ago Community Member

I did okay on the seam allowances on the main body. The collar was a head scratching moment as I couldn’t understand the instructions and had to unpick it all and redo it in a way I understood but by default I think the seam allowances worked out...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago Competition Winner

Mostly folded in boxes. Each box is numbered and I make a note of each fabric and it's location in my Stash Hub app.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago Competition Winner

I use mine for pocket linings, patchwork or appliqué in machine embroidery blocks.

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Absolutely incredible job!! How did you get on with the seam allowances? You said in the social that there were different seam allowances, but did it all make sense in the end?

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This looks fantastic Jennifer!! You should absolutely be proud of the topstitching, fab job!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Jennifer · 4 days ago Plus Member

I finished it and posted in the forum

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Sew Over It- Xanthe Skirt

Jennifer · 4 days ago Plus Member

I finished my xanthe skirt. It was a really slow make . It took me about three weeks to finish it. I really enjoyed it and i`am really proud of my topstitching and first zip fly.

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

I might be able to make both short sleeved.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 4 days ago Community Member

Garment No. 1 - Avid Seamstress Blazer I did struggle with the instructions and was quite pleased I had already made a coat and could call on my experience with that as I was left very confused with this at times, probably due to my overall...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewingSu · 4 days ago

I store mibe in a variety of places - shelves, cupboards, boxes - wherever i can find space! I fold my fabybut actually rolly sounds much more sensible!

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Loving the look of the Rosie blouse, how is your skirt coming along?

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oooh both are lovely

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Ariane_et_le_fil · 4 days ago

My fabrics are stored in an old cupboard which was in my grand's parents bedroom. When my grandmother was young, she worked as a seamstress in a sewing workshop. It's like she's here with me in my sewing space.

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I agree with Hayley that the front looks good. The back is almost there. It could be the length of the crotch from front to back is a tad too short, try undoing at the inner leg join and see where the fabric wants to go. It took me 8 toiles to get...

Introductions

SewingSu · 4 days ago

Hi, I'm Su, I think i started sewing about 14 years ago, I've been sewing a lot less in recent years because I've gone back to working full time now my children are older. I just read Hayley's IG post about the decline if the sewing community on...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Han · 4 days ago Plus Member

I made up the Madswick Rosamund blouse that I got free from The Fold Line over Christmas. Different one for me but I quite like the huge collar!

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Shelley, wow 5 toiles in - love the dedication! What alterations have you made so far? From the photos the front is looks pretty good but perhaps some work is needed on the back crotch. Is that where you feel the problems are?

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

Beautifully organised!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

They look amazing, Diane, I'll definitely take a look at your vlog

The Great British Sewing Bee

LaTrica · 5 days ago

If you have Roku it's sometimes available on their channel.

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

Shelley · 5 days ago Plus Member

This is my 5th alteration/toile, I'd like any opinions you have on the fit please

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 5 days ago Plus Member

I love Minerva Exclusive fabrics but now they are mostly POD they seem to take far too long to arrive and im really not keen on the White base for the stretchy fabrics

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

My son lives in a rented flat with lots of draughts so I made long 'sausages' to use as draught excluders. Stuffed full of off cuts of course.

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 6 days ago

Thanks Lesley 😊

Men’s Trousers

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

I would say mid-level experience. The trickiest parts are the fly and the welt pockets but the instructions and video tutorials are good. You could miss off the back pockets. If you’ve never done either before, it’s worth doing a practice on...

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 6 days ago

Thanks Lesley, What level of experience do you think would be required for the pattern? Do you think a beginner to mid-level of experience would be enough? Thanks, Karen

Men’s Trousers

Lesley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi Karen I’ve made the Wardrobe by me men’s Chino pants for my partner, a couple of times. They have a narrow leg which is what he likes. The trousers have a zip fly, front pockets and back welt pockets, the instructions for which are pretty...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

sweetbitterki · 6 days ago

I’ll definitely check out your video. Thanks for sharing and making a video. Your pants look nice.

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 6 days ago

Hi all, Can anyone recommend an easy pattern for men’s trousers? My husband struggles with the fit of off-the-peg trousers so I have volunteered to make him some 🤦🏼‍♀️ All help gratefully received. Many thanks, Karen

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Sandybethsews · 6 days ago Plus Member

That’s interesting, my friend has said the same about Minerva’s POD fabric. All the ones she has ordered have come printed on a white base cloth.

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

We all often end up with a pile or bag of fabric scraps and offcuts that we say we will do something with... and then never do. So let's get some ideas going. What do you do with leftover fabric scraps? Here are some of my ideas, but add to the...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Fpc Wren Dress

tracey_sews_62 · 6 days ago

I didn't finish sewing it up, I tried the top wrap on and there was just too much fabric on the cross over, I did stay stitch it but it just seemed far too big. I had used a viscose, I'm thinking of giving it another go and use some more stable...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Its gorgeous isn't it, no not the jersey it's the ITY. Ive had the jersey before they are both lovely but I would not get this ITY again in this dark colourway as it has a white back to it and when you sew it, you can very slightly see the white...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

I love 'fabric resource centre'. Don't get me started on remnants! I have a load that I was going to 'deal with later' and is now in two large plastic bags that I have no idea what to do with. I had grand ideas to use bits for colour blocking, or...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Sandybethsews · 6 days ago Plus Member

I love that fabric. I have been eyeing that print up on Minerva. Is it the jersey?

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Sandybethsews · 6 days ago Plus Member

I bought them a few years ago from IKEA in preparation for my craft room. I don't think they sell them anymore.

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 😊

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Shelley · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda, its great to get a pattern that just fits without too much messing with it. All I did with this pattern was take it up by 1" and do a 1/4" narrow shoulder adjustment, these are the adjustments I have to make on most patterns

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Agata · 6 days ago

Small house, big stash = need to bring creative ;)

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Fpc Wren Dress

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Sorry it didn't come out the way you wanted it to Shelley, that's incredibly frustrating! Where are the fit issues? If you're comfortable to share a picture hopefully we can help. I haven't made this one myself though!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This all sounds absolutely fantastic! I have made the Chanterelle pants, both wide and barrel leg and love them both. I haven't made the Lane pants but I know they have been very popular, although a lot of people have said they come up very big. ...

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This looks great Shelley! You have absolutely nailed the fit

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oh Glenda I love the "fabric resource centre" that does sounds so much better!

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Shelly Dress

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

That's a great fitting dress and looks lovely on you.

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Wardrobe By Me Builder Tee

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

That looks great and you've nailed the fit. It's fabulous to have a well fitted pattern so I look forward to seeing more of these from you.

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

That capsule wardrobe sounds a good plan to fit your lifestyle. I like the sound of it.

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I like the look of the worn jeans but having watched their video of construction I can see I'd have to do a lot to make the back crotch fit me. I do have my master crotch pattern but do I want to spend that much on a pattern that I then have to...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

Thank you Glenda.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

Thank you. This is the stretch panel behind the flap, just from some spare ribbing I had. So comfortable.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

Do you have any of the fabric spare? If not could some be salvaged from an inside hem/seam? I would put a scrap of the fabric behind the hole so it matched up and then carefully sew it in by hand. There are various ways to do this from reinforcing...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I have a large fabric resource centre (sounds better than stash!) and some is rolled, some is folded, some is stuffed, some is in an untidy heap that once was stacked but decomposed as lower layers were excavated etc. I have an accessible loft area...

Is The Sewing Community Leaving Instagram?

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I watched this last night and agreed with what you said. However, my downfall is watching too many YouTube videos........!!

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

Those look super Diane.

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oh I do love their patterns!! I'm desperate to make the Fowler jacket, might have to be an autumn project!

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Diane they look so good!!! I am so intrigued by these magic pants

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

God bless that Kallax!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oh wow this looks so good! I love how the cupboard doors have doubled up as a peg board - I haven't seen that before!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oh but I love how tidy that sounds!!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Haha, love that! Do it all!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Especially because I find things get pushed to the back and then they are out of sight!

Project Diaries

Office Capsule Wardrobe

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

What a fabulous idea and well thought out. I like how neat your planning is, so organised. The fabrics are great. Looking forward to seeing this come together.

Project Diaries

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

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

That looks so good. Well done.

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

Storage boxes in the Kallax unit, mostly rolled but thicker fabrics are folded.

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

I've just finished making the Magic Pants. I have done a step-by-step of the construction on my YouTube channel, Diane in Stitches, but the designer also has a sewalong video on her channel. The written instructions are very good, and I just...

Error Fixed

DianeH · 6 days ago Community Member

Yes, all seems to be OK now, thank you.

Error Fixed

sewandyjane · 1 week ago Developer

Why must you hurt me so.

Error Fixed

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Honestly you just cannot get the staff these days… maybe I should employ an AI to do it instead!! ;-p

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sewandyjane · 1 week ago Developer

Hi all, many apologies there was an error happening for the last couple of hours with the events page not loading properly and the forum buttons not working. I was attempting to do some fancy caching to help speed everything up, however it turns...

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Sandybethsews · 1 week ago Plus Member

Mine is mostly rolled, but some folded in three drawers of a large Ikea Malm 6 drawer unit. I have an Ikea 4x4 Kallax on top of the drawers to make afake dresser and I keep my sewing machines in the cubby holes of the Kallax. I have a new craft room...

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

They do have some gorgeous details in their patterns, would love to see the finished results Linda!

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 1 week ago

Kallax unit in cubed boxes, very neatly folded around board and pinned so I can pulled out and replace easily. However, really good thought about rolling v folding - may have to rethink as the creasing is a pain. Looks like another re-org will be...

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New Dressmaking Patterns - March

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 1 week ago

The "Worn Jeans" didn't appeal to me much initially...until Stitch Festival followed by Cara's review (of So Sew Mad). Seem like a good pair of all rounder jeans, no matter the current trend - so I've bought them - along with the Almost Shirt, which...

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Ann Tilley- Magic Pants

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 1 week ago

Now I want to try them as well! 🤭. I'm on a health kick at the moment, could be useful for fluctuating sizes

Poll Of The Week - Fabric Storage

Agata · 1 week ago

A bit of everything, some in boxes, some on open shelves, some in cupboard and some on storage bags. Usually folded

Project Diaries

Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Ooh another capsule wardrobe and yours is going to be very different to my office one so it’s going to be great following yours while I’m doing mine 😊