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Problems With Sewing Jersey

Suekhmet · 1 day ago

Hiya, I’m new to Thready Set Go and quite new to sewing. I’ve just stitched my first cotton jersey tshirt and I think the whole thing needs to come apart… the sewing machine hasn’t enjoyed sewing it and I don’t know why. This is the first time I’ve...

Corduroy Nap

Wendy_sews64 · 1 day ago

That's really odd. I've just made two needlecord pinafores (both with directional prints) and they are smooth down and rough up (as I would expect).

Shirt Pattern Ideas

DonnieH · 1 day ago Moderator

Really like the look of the Vivi. Thank you

Corduroy Nap

DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

Corduroy Nap

Pam · 3 days ago Plus Member

Shirt Pattern Ideas

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

A fantastic list Donnie - I would like to add the Pattern Scout Vivi blouse and dress - I made the dress a few years ago but changed the skirt for a half circle which was much better for me. But the blouse is lovely ...

Corduroy Nap

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

I believe that this is the "proper" way for needle cord to be - rough going down, smooth going up! which seeing as this is a directional print makes sense. However... when it's a solid colour I'd say stroke yourself however you like!!!

Corduroy Nap

DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

I think it’s me rather than the dresses! Using chunky cord was a mistake - apart from my tummy, I’m quite small and chunky things wear me rather than the other way around! I’m going to try shortening the Noa to see if that helps - it’s currently what...

Corduroy Nap

Pam · 3 days ago Plus Member

Oh no 😢 is there anything you can do to save them?

Patterns, Plans & Makes

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Pam · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie 🥰

Shirt Pattern Ideas

DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

We were chatting with Andrea on the sewcial last night about classic shirt patterns that work well for those of us with small frames - with set in sleeves, nothing fancy in the way of pintucks or gathers although perhaps some variants for cuffs and...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

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DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

Love a capsule collection. These all look gorgeous.

Corduroy Nap

DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

I remain completely befuddled Pam. The saving grace is that the two corduroy pinafore dresses I have made are in the sad bag at the moment because I don't like them on!

Corduroy Nap

Pam · 3 days ago Plus Member

Interesting discovery today - cutting out my French Navy Atlas top in a needlecord this morning - it’s a directional print - and the nap, when you run your hand down, is rough. When you run your hand up, it’s smooth (contrary to, I’d say, what I...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

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Pam · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 🥰

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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

These all look so great Pam, the colours all look lovely together... a fab little capsule collection

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator

Dear Laura that's so kind - and I think the same about you! Although I am beginning to think you have one of Hermione Grainger's time-turners! xx

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator

My sewing room has become my little safe haven Pam, and the community sessions have helped me to keep promises to myself. For once! Thank you for your kind words....especially about the resting b**** face!!! xx

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

DonnieH · 4 days ago Moderator

You are very kind. I forgot my new Jarrah. I will add that at some stage!

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Pam · 4 days ago Plus Member

Karen Marie of Made By Karen Marie, one of the Sew Insoired Ambassadors came up with a little project using Andrea’s BTPD Essential collection of fabrics - and these are my contribution. I used cotton jersey and the cosy sweatshirting from the...

Book Club!

Jiya · 4 days ago Plus Member

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

Laura F · 4 days ago Plus Member

You super talented human, I love your colour palette too, love all of it but love love love the mustard jacket xxx

Book Club!

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Jiya, so sorry you can’t make it but yes absolutely we can have a chat thread about it in the forum too!

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

Pam · 4 days ago Plus Member

Wow Donnie!! That’s all amazing - what a phenomenal amount of work - 2 jackets and 3 pairs of jeans on top of everything else 😅 Love your resting b**** face 😂

Book Club!

Jiya · 4 days ago Plus Member

The Book Club is a lovely idea Hayley. I would love to have to joined this but already have a commitment on Tuesday evenings. I have just got hold of a copy of the book and will read it alongside the Book Club. I could leave feedback in the forum?

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Cashmerette Cedar Dolman Top

Victoria · 5 days ago Plus Member

What a great job, Helen! Love that fabric and I like the sleeves.

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Cashmerette Cedar Dolman Top

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Yay Helen!! Life does have a way of doing that sometimes but you’ve done a fab job!

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Wow Donnie this is such an incredible amount of work and a fantastic outcome! Everything looks gorgeous

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Cashmerette Cedar Dolman Top

DonnieH · 6 days ago Moderator

Brilliant. It looks lovely and is a perfect fit.

Patterns, Plans & Makes

I Made A Bag!

radlereverett_sewjoy · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you! Hopefully Andrea and Hayley will reschedule the live.

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Cashmerette Cedar Dolman Top

Helen · 6 days ago Community Member

I have finally finished my top - life kept getting in the way and it seems that it was ages ago that I actually started it. This was my first time sewing with 100% viscose material, and it was not as bad as i thought it would be 😀. I'm sure that i...

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I Made A Bag!

sewandyjane · 6 days ago Developer

Hi Rita, so sorry for this, I've reached out the company that provides the video conferencing for us to see what happened, unfortunately it their system wasn't letting anyone in tonight, including the hosts. Many, many apologies, whatever caused...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

I Made A Bag!

radlereverett_sewjoy · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hayley, Is something going on with the BTPD Live? I've knocked 3 times and it just hangs there saying the host has been notified. Sorry Mel, I didn't know how else to msg Hayley except to piggyback you! Rita

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Sew Over It Hayley Dress

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley. That was the plan, despite not looking quite like Julia Roberts 🤣

Patterns, Plans & Makes

I Made A Bag!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This is awesome Mel, especially without a pattern! Don’t think I could do much more than a tote without a pattern.

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Sew Over It Hayley Dress

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This is beautiful Annie, feels very Pretty Woman with the polka dots

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Sew Over It Hayley Dress

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Apologies for the lighting. The bulb in my sewing room was flickering, but we got a few useable pictures anyway. This is the Hayley Dress by Sew Over It in a cotton poplin from Dalston Mill Fabrics. The back and the front at each cut in one piece....

Patterns, Plans & Makes

I Made A Bag!

Mel · 1 week ago Plus Member

With a few hours, no pattern and a vague plan, I made a bag for myself to take to a friend’s wedding at the weekend (24/25 October). It went with my dress and fitted everything I needed to as well! It is in all aspects a handbag, and deliberately...

Sewing For Christmas?

Mel · 1 week ago Plus Member

I’m going to do some bunting. I’ve got everything cut out, I’ve managed to stick some together with fabric stay-tape and I just need to sew now.

Project Diaries

I Thought This Was A Summer Skirt!

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie so kind

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Canyon Dress That Fits!

Grace · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you so much Donnie

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Canyon Dress That Fits!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator

Loved seeing the photos of you on IG from the various SewFizz posts people made. I love this pattern - although I agree, it is oversized - and I thought you looked lovely in it. I'm glad you have a plan for version 2!!

Project Diaries

I Thought This Was A Summer Skirt!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator

Tights and boots really extend the season for some of our makes! You look gorgeous in the outfit.

Sewing For Christmas?

DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator

Only just thinking about it! I do very few presents nowadays - the oldies in my life do not want any more stuff and are very vocal in letting me know that! The youngsters all want money or vouchers. However, I do think I will make some tote type bags...

Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator

I can't find my original post about this Seamwork course that runs 4 times a year, once for each season, so a new thread. I've found course to be a wonderful way of sewing a mix and match wardrobe. I posted my course work for the Autumn session, on...

Pattern Weights

Helen · 1 week ago Community Member

They are looking good. When I did mine I just kept pushing the yarn closer to gether to get as many stitches squeezed into the hole

Pattern Weights

Grace · 1 week ago Plus Member

My remaining weights to do!

Pattern Weights

Grace · 1 week ago Plus Member

My attempt so far. Not easy I prefer the darker blue wool instead the lighter blue (Cotton yarn). Now to search for more double knit wool to complete the project!

Project Diaries

I Thought This Was A Summer Skirt!

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Yes I know I haven’t thought of it before and thank you

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Canyon Dress That Fits!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

So glad you persevered with this Grace as the final version looks gorgeous! Glad you can repurpose the red one as the fabric is lovely

Project Diaries

I Thought This Was A Summer Skirt!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hooray for making summer things last all year! This looks gorgeous