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The bag is done

Karen · 16 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you Linda, Apart from making some simple tote bags years ago this is the first bag I have made. I didn't want to make a bag that I wouldn't use so I went straight for something I liked.

The bag is done

Karen · 16 hours ago Plus Member

Hi Jasmin,thank you - it's from bagstock bags and the Belamour cross body bag.

The bag is done

Karen · 16 hours ago Plus Member

Hayley it's a very thin vinyl I think. I bought it from thimbles, fabrics n crafts

Making what I can picture in my head a reality… padded jacket with zip off sleeves….

Adele · 16 hours ago Community Member

Thank you, I'm really enjoying the socials, now need to get better with the forums 😊

Free Social - Wednesday 15th October

DianeH · 16 hours ago

I am going to join in for this one. I am in north Nottinghamshire. I may either be tracing out a dress pattern, which I need to make up in time for a 'bit of a do' in November, or starting another t-shirt - I need more long sleeved tops for the...

Good week in the sewing room

Linda B · 17 hours ago Plus Member

This dress is so nice it really suits you I love the fabric.

Good week in the sewing room

Linda B · 17 hours ago Plus Member

hi Lesley these are great, you have been busy!

The bag is done

Linda B · 17 hours ago Plus Member

love this Karen it's gorgeous I am just at the beginning of this sort of bag making this is very inspirational thank you.

Making what I can picture in my head a reality… padded jacket with zip off sleeves….

Linda B · 18 hours ago Plus Member

Well done am so very pleased for you I know you were struggling with it on the social glad you made it happen! it looks great

Making what I can picture in my head a reality… padded jacket with zip off sleeves….

Kathy_Sews · 18 hours ago Community Member

Soooo impressive!

Making what I can picture in my head a reality… padded jacket with zip off sleeves….

SewHayleyJane · 19 hours ago Admin

Yes Adele!! this is such an ambitious project for anyone, let alone someone new to sewing, this is incredible! It's been lovely to see your progress with this in the socials too, you had us all scratching our head. It looks so good, both as a jacket...

Padded gilet

Adele · 19 hours ago Community Member

That looks brilliant and I love the orange zips with the blue!

Making what I can picture in my head a reality… padded jacket with zip off sleeves….

Adele · 19 hours ago Community Member

I love a gilet but also love the idea of a jacket with zip off sleeves to become a gilet so with the Twig and Tale Forrester coat pattern in my stash (never made before) I thought why not, let's have a go. Oh and why not quilt it (not done that...

Help Please

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

You got this Linda!

Help Please

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

thank you Hayley I have ordered them from CountryCow Designs I am determined to crack this bag making!

Help Please

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Hi Linda, yes you need continuous zipper tape and pulls, the tutorials are nearly ready and one of them shows you how to do this. I got mine here. littlestitchersews.co.uk/collections/zipper-tape-and-pulls

FG Arbre Coat - The Sheep Coat

Jasmin · 1 day ago Ambassador

Thanks Hayley - everyone basically convinced me! It's all cut out now - surprisingly didn't have to hoover afterwards! 🤔 good news for when I start to sew it up hopefully it's not going to cause a fluffy mess! 😂

Help Please

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

so have realised its zipper tape and pulls I need to buy and then you cut accordingly but where do you buy yours from this bag making us very new to me can you tell!

Help Please

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

I am stuck figuring out the size zips will work it says 17 11/16" so my calculation says that's 44.92 cm what size zipper did you buy for the open in please? also the smaller ones say 6 1/4" cannot find these size zips for either. thank you

The bag is done

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

The colours are fabulous and would look great as a shirt! Is that a leather/ette on the base?

Crafters Corner

Halloween Trick or Treat

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh my gosh this is so cute!!! What pattern did you use?

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Frocktails Plans

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

You look fabulous!! Who are you wearing??

Machines & Equipment

The Purple Thang tool

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ah yes... I have had that same injury before! Yeh I haven't yet found out it's true potential I don't think. Waiting for inspiration

FG Arbre Coat - The Sheep Coat

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oooh you're going for it!! I love it and cannot wait to see how it turns out! Wondering if you'll need to hoover again after cutting.

Machines & Equipment

The Purple Thang tool

Jasmin · 1 day ago Ambassador

I got one recently and I use it to jimmy the fabric under the presser foot as I've been known to put my finger in the wrong place and when the needle comes down the screwbit that stick out (you know the but you twiddle to undo/replace the needle)...

The bag is done

Jasmin · 1 day ago Ambassador

such a beautiful bag! I may have missed it - what pattern is it?

FG Arbre Coat - The Sheep Coat

Jasmin · 1 day ago Ambassador

If anyone has joined a recent wednesday evening social, you may recall me talking about the September Fabric Godmother Dream Wardrobe Subscription box. It was 4.5m of ivory Boucle Fabric with the new Fabric Godmother Arbre Coat pattern. It was an...

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Frocktails Plans

Theresa · 1 day ago Plus Member

I went to Scottish Frocktails and loved the night.

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Knit and Stitch show Harrogate 2025

Theresa · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi Mel I've booked for the Friday, and doing a few courses too. some free motion embroidery classes. (Learning to do gift tags is one of them, the other leaves and flowers) and then an advanced technique course... I'm really excited. which...

Crafters Corner

Halloween Trick or Treat

Theresa · 1 day ago Plus Member

For my 19mintg old grandson. Keeping him warm Trick and treating

The bag is done

Karen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you - They are quilting cottons, kaffe Fassett ones which I bought at a craft show. But I am loving the colours so much that I am considering buying some to make a shirt

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ah... this answers my question on your other post!! :-D So lovely to have you here Karen, I love what you are creating... I imagine jeans are one of the biggest items of clothing that gets chucked out so finding ways to repurpose them is amazing.

A few of my Llama Jean Craft creations

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

These are all so cool!! What a great way to repurpose old jeans. Love the christmas decorations too. Do you sell these or are they just for you/friends?

My Luna’s

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Thank you, yes I'm definitely going to be looking into those

Re-purpose a long vintage skirt into a dress

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh this is such a great skirt, that fabric is amazing!! I love the idea of turning it into a dress... I'm not sure I'd cut armholes in the side seams though. My initial thought would be to carefully cut away the waistband, sew some elastic around...

The bag is done

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This looks so good Karen, I love the fabrics you chose, where did you get them from?

Thoughts please

Laura · 2 days ago Community Member

Thanks. I have the ITS Busan and still haven't made it. Thank you for the reminder!

Thoughts please

Laura · 2 days ago Community Member

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Jasmin · 2 days ago Ambassador

Thanks for looking after us Hayley and Andy! Honestly can't have owt nice these days! 😅 (imagine that said in a strong Yorkshire accent)

The bag is done

Karen · 2 days ago Plus Member

All done apart from the strap, which I will do shortly. Would I make another? I am not sure about that. At the moment, I am saying 'no'. But maybe after I have left it a while, I may change my mind. I am happy with it though

Tammy Handmade Simi Skirt

sew_itz_vicki · 3 days ago Community Member

Hi Linda, that's great advice, thank you. I've heard from a few people that they've found it comes up big but it's really helpful to know it's easy to adjust!

Re-purpose a long vintage skirt into a dress

Merv · 3 days ago

Hello! I recently purchased a long, vintace skirt at a local vintage shop. It is super long- I am able to put over my head and wear the waistband as a neckline, and it still falls below my knees. It has an invisible side zipper (9inch) with buttons....

My Luna’s

Alma · 3 days ago Ambassador

These look amazing! I got myself a Prym Vario creative tool to install rivets and eyelets etc and I would absolutely recommend it, it's pricey but it makes those jobs sooo much easier! Alma xx

Tammy Handmade Simi Skirt

Linda B · 3 days ago Plus Member

well I had to size down on the hips but I would suggest making a toile first but it was easy to alter before the facing went on but only if it's too big

Thoughts please

jib46 · 3 days ago

I think it is fine as is and the colour is good for you. I've seen patterns where a very full sleeve is balanced by a long tight cuff (eg Itch to Stitch's Busan top), but that might not work with a more standard sleeve.

A few of my Llama Jean Craft creations

Karen R · 3 days ago

I started upcycling denim into bags & other bits & bobs last year. I thought you would like to see some examples of what I have made. I've even made Christmas decorations from the leftovers

Introductions

Karen R · 3 days ago

Hi Everyone! I'm Karen from Farnborough in Hampshire. I started sewing as a child making dolls clothes then progressed to making my own clothes in my teens & even made my wedding dress. I sew less for myself now that patterns need too many...

Tammy Handmade Simi Skirt

sew_itz_vicki · 3 days ago Community Member

This looks great Linda! I have this on my list of things to sew this autumn. How did you find the sizing?

Challenge reveal

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

These are lovely Kim!

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Kim · 3 days ago Ambassador

Made a Kindle case or two!!

Challenge reveal

Debbie B · 3 days ago Community Member

The next challenge was requested to be easy, so we have to make something, anything that represents the first letter of our first name, so it could be any format. For example for D I could embroider a daffodil or make a stuffed doll. No hints...

Challenge reveal

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

I absolutely love this Debbie!! Such a lovely thing to do. Everyone has made such a beautiful effort too. what's the next challenge?

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Debbie B · 4 days ago Community Member

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Debbie B · 4 days ago Community Member

My pictures won't upload. Maybe too many.

Challenge reveal

Debbie B · 4 days ago Community Member

Here are a few pictures of my quilt group's reveal for the fall challenge. We submitted a half yard of fabric, someone else in the group picked our fabric, then made something to give back. No restrictions. There were 7 participants out of 8. It...

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Dawn has kindly shared her beautiful creations in The Makers Gallery!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Soft shell pattern rec,girl 18months

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

What a lovely project - this is a pretty cute jacket - thefoldline.com/products/poppy-jazz-baby-child-honeydew-hoodie?_pos=23&_fid=69487d8dc&_ss=c

Thoughts please

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

I think it looks good as is. A too long cuff may look a bit off proportionally but a deep enough cuff to make it wearable would be fine - perhaps to mid forearm.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Soft shell pattern rec,girl 18months

India · 4 days ago

Hi I would like to make a soft shell jacket for my beautiful granddaughter. My health issues mean I sew at a much slower pace than before, who I'm planning ahead! She will be 18 months in the summer and if like to make a little hooded jacket. Any...

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Margaret, so lovely to have you here, thank you for joining! So pleased you found your dressmaking gene again and how amazing after just 5 years you have a handmade wardrobe! Do you have a project on the go at the moment?

Introductions

Margaret · 4 days ago

Hello HayleyJane I'm Margaret or Maggie Sews I started sewing with my grandma who lived next-door when I was growing up. She gave me her Bernina (which I still have) when I was about 11. I made clothes for my children when they were pre school...

My Luna’s

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I am so thrilled with how my Luna backpacks have come out. The one on the left was my practice version before making the tutorials - I used a Harris Tweed that I had in my stash (which was actually waaay to thick for this project, although it has...

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sewandyjane · 5 days ago Coder

Hi everyone, just to add to this, I've deployed a spam checking system so any posts made to the forum will be checked automatically and hopefully it will pick up the majority of them, additionally there is an invisible detector on the registration...

Introductions

Jiya · 5 days ago Community Member

Hi Dawn. Welcome. :) I love this trend of memory bears 🐻 such a lovely idea. It would be lovely to see some of your creations.

Pinyon Pants

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

These look so good Han, I love all those pocket detaisl! I am giggling at the thought of you matching your kids on the school run!

A few of my recent makes and my Chug modelling her latest bandana

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Dawn, Oh my gosh, your Belle is looking gorgeous in her bandana! I love all of this, but those memory bears are so special, i'm so sorry to hear about your friend, what a lovely thing to do for his family.

A few of my recent makes and my Chug modelling her latest bandana

DawnEV · 6 days ago

I love sewing a variety of things but I definitely love free motion embroidery at the moment. The cat and pumpkin is almost ready to be added to a trick or treat bag and my pumpkin has inspired a whole family of pumpkins that are nearly ready for our...

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Dawn, so lovely to meet you and have you here! No such thing as a late comer though, we have members who have been sewing for months as well as years, you found it exactly when you meant to! Memory bears are so sweet, feel free to share some...

Introductions

DawnEV · 6 days ago

Hi all. I am Dawn, a late comer to the sewing bug having only started sewing two years ago but I love it. I enjoy sewing for myself and others and particularly enjoy free motion embroidery and creating memory bears.

Pinyon Pants

Han · 6 days ago Plus Member

I finished off these Pinyon Pants on the social last night and thought I'd share the pics here. They're another Sew Liberated pattern with a fly closure and lots of pockets! Took me a few days overall as there were a couple of intricate bits, but...

October Pattern Club - Studio 7t7 Luna Backpack

Karen1910 · 1 week ago Plus Member

Oh that's a good idea - I will give it a go!! I'm also still planning my Emily top/dress!

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SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi everyone, if you notice some odd posts in the forum at the moment, they are spam bots and Andy is working hard to clean it all up and make sure they can't keep posting. Please be assured we have not been hacked, all your details are completely...

October Pattern Club - Studio 7t7 Luna Backpack

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I was editing the video tutorials yesterday - they will be ready very soon. It would definitely be an ambitious project for a beginner, there are a lot of layers of fabric that you have to battle to get through the machine. It would be a lot easier...

October Pattern Club - Studio 7t7 Luna Backpack

Karen1910 · 1 week ago Plus Member

Im def tempted but Im still very much a beginner sewer - hmmmmmmm! But I do love the bag!! Are you going to be doing video tutorials? Do you think worth giving it a go??

Free Social - Wednesday 15th October

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Are you joining the free social this month? Let us know where in the world you are joining us from, and of course what you are planning to stitch up!

Tammy Handmade Simi Skirt

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

yes it has a facing on the waist it's a really lovely pattern

Sew Over It Rosemary trousers

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 1 week ago Plus Member

I've just another pair of Rosemary's for a second toile and I'm in the process of cutting out the Opal coat. It's a lot of pattern pieces (lining, lots of different interfacing and the main). I'm not rushing this one 😁

October Pattern Club - Studio 7t7 Luna Backpack

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Are you joining sewing up the Luna this month? Post your plans, fabric choices and any questions here! Plus share your finished makes!

Sew Over It Rosemary trousers

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

What's next from the eBook?!

Machines & Equipment

Button Holes

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Haha, well that's one way of getting the problem fixed! Love that!!

Tammy Handmade Simi Skirt

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This looks really lovely Linda, I love the sleek waistline - is it finished with a facing instead of a waistband?