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Lorilyn · 5 hours ago
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Pant Pattern Recommendations For Lightweight/Soft Needle Corduroy
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Merv · 15 hours ago Plus Member
Good to hear- thanks! I’ll look into them.
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Pant Pattern Recommendations For Lightweight/Soft Needle Corduroy
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SewHayleyJane · 17 hours ago Admin
Whilst I haven’t made it in a cord, I’d look at the Closet Core Pietra pants. It’s pull on and has a couple of different leg options… the wide leg isn’t too wide
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Lesley · 18 hours ago Plus Member
Thank you. The hardest thing is dealing with lots of layers and thicker fabrics, but I’m learning as I go along. Oh and I should read the pattern more carefully! I’d almost finished it when I realised I had a fabric piece left (in true flat pack...
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Dawn H · 21 hours ago Plus Member
That’s lovely Lesley.
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Elmstead Pinafore
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Dawn H · 21 hours ago Plus Member
Thank you Lorilyn. 😊
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Elmstead Pinafore
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Lorilyn · 1 day ago
that is so nice! the invisible pockets, princess seam darts and all those buttons...plus looks very soft and comfy. good for you for not giving up when things weren't working...
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Lorilyn · 1 day ago
Wow. Very impressive. It looks very hard to make. well done. Enjoy!
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Lorilyn · 1 day ago
Very proud of you! I do not believe in the' no win scenario' either! Good for you!
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Corduroy Nap
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Pam · 1 day ago Plus Member
Ooh - that is really interesting - thank you 😊
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Pant Pattern Recommendations For Lightweight/Soft Needle Corduroy
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Merv · 1 day ago Plus Member
Hello! I'm planning my next pants project and could use some recommendations. The Fabric: Needlecord / fine-wale corduroy Thin, soft hand with good drape (unspecified GSM/wale, but definitely lightweight woven drape rather than heavyweight...
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Merv · 1 day ago Plus Member
I found this intel on the WEB: Choosing Down vs. Up Direction-What It Does-Best ForTrade-offs Nap Running DOWN (Smooth brushing down) • Sheds lint, dust, and rain easily • Wears evenly at high-friction zones (elbows, seat) • Won't...
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Not Every Make Goes Well!
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Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member
It’s amazing how things can go badly when we’ve made the pattern before and it went so well then 🤷‍♀️ Been there, got the tee shirt . . . .
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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin
I have been making the Sew House Seven Tabor… one I’ve made a few times before. But the neckband has gone so bad!! Take a look at my sewing room to see more Check out my make on ThreadySetGo!
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Ruffle Brunch Blouse From Last Sunday’s Sewcial
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Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member
Thank you Laura 🙂 The trim was the inside of the selvedge carefully cut along.
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Lesley · 4 days ago Plus Member
Thanks Laura
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Laura F · 4 days ago Plus Member
This bag looks great, loving the colour of your suitcase too Mel, I have the yellow one, never miss those at the airport - hope you enjoyed the wedding x
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Laura F · 4 days ago Plus Member
Love the colours, looks fab Lesley, I think I remember you starting that project last week x
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Ruffle Brunch Blouse From Last Sunday’s Sewcial
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Laura F · 4 days ago Plus Member
Love Love Love this Annie, looks so nice on you, did you do the curves on the bottom or was that the fabric design - looks lush x
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Ruffle Brunch Blouse From Last Sunday’s Sewcial
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Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member
Thanks Hayley
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Lesley · 5 days ago Plus Member
Thanks Hayley, so pleased how it turned out. It’s called the Charvelle compact from Sewfisticated Designs. It has loads of pockets and different flap designs.
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Ruffle Brunch Blouse From Last Sunday’s Sewcial
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SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin
Ooh this is so fun Annie!!
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SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin
Wow Lesley this is incredible!!! What was the pattern you used?
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Lesley · 5 days ago Plus Member
Finished my bag that I cut out during last week's serial. So pleased with it
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Elmstead Pinafore
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SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin
So pleased it worked out well Dawn, it looks fab!
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Elmstead Pinafore
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Dawn H · 6 days ago Plus Member
I have finally finished my Elmstead pinafore (Itch to Stitch pattern) which I kept insisting on calling the Emerald pinafore at some of the socials when I first started (put it down to menopausal brain!) I’m very pleased with the end result. It...
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Dawn H · 6 days ago Plus Member
I hope this helps. Key Settings & Application Tips Stitch Type: Use a simple straight stitch—no zigzag or stretch stitches needed. Stitch Length: Set length to 2.5 to 3.0 (aiming for roughly 4 stitches per centimeter) for optimal...
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Dawn H · 6 days ago Plus Member
Hi Suekhmet, I agree with Laura, sew maraflex with a straight stitch, the thread has a slight stretch in it so need for zigzag. I have used this thread on my Brother F420 with no issues. Also try re threading machine/bobbin & test on scrap jersey...
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Ruffle Brunch Blouse From Last Sunday’s Sewcial
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Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member
This is my make from Sunday’s Sewcial. This is a hacked version of the Matchy Matchy Ruffle Brunch Set Blouse. The sleeves in the pattern are short. I lengthened them for winter and gave them a bit more pouffe! I also left off the bottom ruffle in...
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AnnieRose · 6 days ago
I have just realised that I didn't mean to say 'cotton' thread - I meant the usual polyester (I am the generation that used thread / cotton interchangeably). I am usually more careful - apologies!
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Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member
Welcome to the group Suekhmet - my machine likes maraflex but only on a straight stitch, also use a jersey needle - what machine do you have? Good luck with it xx
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An Autumnal Jarrah
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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin
Ooh it’s lovely Donnie. I agree that if you get a lot of wear out of something it definitely offsets the environmental issues. It doesn’t contribute to the throw away culture
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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin
Hello, and a huge welcome!! I’m not a fan of maraflex thread personally, I would try with a regular polyester sew all and a zigzag stitch. I’m also wondering if there’s something to do with the bobbin, could be as simple as a bit of fluff in the...
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DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator
Well done you for figuring it out
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Pam · 1 week ago Plus Member
Thank you 🥰 I find the instructions fine, although they are a pretty simple trouser - sew each pocket bag to the front/back, sew down the side seams and around the pocket, attach the waistband. The Sedona looks a lovely pattern for babycord though
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MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member
Ive worked it out, only took me 2 hrs! Very fiddly but i was not going to give in 😂
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MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member
I am making the gabriela waistcoat by Fibre Mood and i am really really stuck, i cannot work out how i sew the armholes right sides together through a gap in the lining, it will never match up, it will always twist if that makes sense, unless i am...
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Joey-Goode · 1 week ago Plus Member
i love this one her video seems amazing as well. Thanks Haley
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AnnieRose · 1 week ago
Hello Suekhmet and welcome. Everyone who enjoys sewing knows these awful moments - I have so many 'pieces from which I have learned something' that I layer in the winter! Did you sew test pieces? Not a toile, but lots of differenbt stitches on...
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Joey-Goode · 1 week ago Plus Member
love them how are the instructions. I have some Baby chord not sure was thinking of those pants but I definately want to try the designer Stitch Sodona dress its a button up
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Pam · 1 week ago Plus Member
Lively pinafores - definitely settling with its makers’ prerogative to direction
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DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator
On sewing project https://threadysetgo.com/sewing-room/projects/427 if anyone is interested. Using a textured sweater knit from Beyond the Pink Door. The selvedge edge was 'fluffy' so I incorporated that into the cowl neck band and cuffs. The...
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DonnieH · 1 week ago Moderator
The plot thickens 🤣🤣 The pinafores look beautiful!