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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 17 hours ago Community Member

I made the alterations the first time I made the dress a couple of years ago. I raised the neckline (no one wants to see that much of my cleavage- it would scare the horses!) Also lowered the underbust seam as the girls aren't as perky as they...

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Bikini

Wendy_sews64 · 18 hours ago

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Bikini

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 20 hours ago Community Member

Ah thanks Jasmin, I got the elastic tip from Alison @sewlikedotty but had the clear stuff in my stash and ran out (thankfully 😂). Swimwear is not as hard as I thought, it's just I'm cack handed with elastic 😂

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Jasmin · 20 hours ago Plus Member

Ahhhh you look incredible in this dress!! 😍😍😍😍

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Bikini

Jasmin · 20 hours ago Plus Member

Sue! 🥳 This looks so good on you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Good to know about the swimwear elastic! We are on a mission to book a holiday so making swimwear is on the list! 😅 Also super random side note... I had no idea sew over it had a pattern named Zahra...

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Bikini

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 23 hours ago Community Member

I finally finished the bikini, the fit is not perfect but it's very wearable. I'm seeing this as a safe place to post a picture, I took it to send to my sister hence the goofy smile 😂 I initially used the clear elastic but it is an absolute...

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This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

Lorilyn · 1 day ago

yes! Both at the waist and on the scoop neck front and back at the neckline. I will have to drop the waist as I am tall and long waisted. I have so many projects going at once....It may not be done to wear this summer. I hear we will be having an...

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This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ooh this is so pretty!! Does it have elastic in the middle?

A New To Me Machine

JaneMurphy · 1 day ago

Making Sewing Friends

Diba · 1 day ago

Hi Kells! I sympathize with the struggle to find friends with sim interests. I have adhd, anxiety and depression, and I’m 57. My interests put me in groups with much younger people. I’m hoping to find some pals on this site. As far as the baby...

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This Is My First Post..a Summer Dress Pattern I Ordered

Lorilyn · 1 day ago

It is on it's way in the mail. I need something simple but cool to make. The tie sleeves are cute and look like will make for an easy fitting. Also love that it has pockets and several length options. It depends on which of my fabric stash has...

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Priya Dress Hack

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Glenda this looks gorgeous!! The fit looks fantastic, did you have to make any alterations?

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Priya Dress Hack

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh I love this Annie, the drop waist gives it a totally different look

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Whoops - Bubble pants!!

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Priya Dress Hack

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

This is a hack of the @tammy.handmade Priya Dress. I lengthened the bodice for a drop waist skirt. I must say, I’m pleased with it. The fabric is a lovely Viscose Linen from June’s Think Pink Sewing Subscription Box from Beyond the Pink Door.

A New To Me Machine

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

You sound as if you've a lot going on at the moment! Sorry to hear about your son, hope he heals quickly. Enjoy your new machine.

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Here are the photos!

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I finished it on Friday but was too hot to post a photo!! I took a photo this morning and have worn the dress all day. It has been super cool and comfortable and I was complimented on it. I'll put the details in my sewing room tomorrow.

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Super quick and easy Hayley. Thank you ☺️

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

LlinosW · 1 day ago Community Member

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

LlinosW · 1 day ago Community Member

Thanks. Ot was aurprisingly easy to work with. No fraying and no slipping and sliding. Happy days! 🤩

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Fantastic co-ord!! How did you find the Bible Pants to make? They look so good

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Wow wow wow Llinos this looks so good!!! Live the pink binding too, how was the fabric to work with?

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Harem Pants?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Annie this is fantastic, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to her!

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Jasmin · 2 days ago Plus Member

Oh my gosh Glenda! How's it going? This is so similar to the style arc Belle which I am an massive fan of!! It looks incredible on every body I've seen!

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

LlinosW · 2 days ago Community Member

Thank you. Was a bit worried it would fray but it behaves really well 😊

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

Dawn H · 2 days ago Plus Member

That looks fabulous, love the fabric! 🥰

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Saguaro Set

Kayleigh · 2 days ago 1st for Fabrics

What an absolutely stunning outfit!

Dress Form - Should I?

Naomijane · 2 days ago

I've got two dress forms (that I named Patience and Arabella). Cheap-to-buy Patience came with a stretchy covering, so I used some foam (from a food delivery package) to stuff under the covering to mimic my shape as best I could. Expensive-to-buy...

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Closet Core Travertine Dress.

LlinosW · 2 days ago Community Member

A relatively quick make using crochet fabric with pink ribbing. Sized up after advice (thank you Hayley) because the fabric had much less stretch than the pattern recommended. Really pleased with the result. Perfect in this weather 👌😊

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Naomi 🙂

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

Naomijane · 3 days ago

This looks so comfortable and I just love that sunflower pattern! Also really like the gathered back of the top!

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Annie 🙂

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

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Harem Pants?

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

PS: I should add that I asked Anais' permissiion to copy this.

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

fudge1_1mellow · 3 days ago

Thank you!!!! 😊 I'm in South Africa so will see what I can find here

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Harem Pants?

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

I did ask! And I received this lovely reply (the emoji seems to have taken over the cut-and-paste - just scroll past it - I don't know how to cut it out! I am definitely giving these a try, but have to get all the grandparent holiday duty out of the...

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Coord From Matchy Matchy Peplum Tank & Wbm Bubble Pants

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

Just made this coord in viscose linen at an amazing £5 a metre from Pound Fabrics It the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Peplum Split Tank and the Wardrobe by Me Bubble Pants. This style of pants is very on trend this season. I really didn’t like it...

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Becky · 3 days ago

thanks Netty i will have a look

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Netty · 3 days ago Plus Member

Beginner here too. I have recently finished a pattern from Tammy Handmade which was really easy to follow, I would recommend having a look to see if you find it useful. Best of luck x. tammyhandmade.com

Making Sewing Friends

Han · 4 days ago Plus Member

Yes I love it! I'm lucky that the kids are older and so I can spend longer sewing - plus they seem to love it as well so I'm enjoying passing on the hobby to them.

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Han · 4 days ago Plus Member

I finally bought a pattern notcher and a pattern drill (is that what it's called??). I thought they were pointless, but it's much easier to see the proper notches if you're playing pattern tetris and have pieces upside down rather than just making...

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Han · 4 days ago Plus Member

I didn't know you were meant to! Whoops....

Making Sewing Friends

Naomijane · 4 days ago

I hope it helps! 😊

Making Sewing Friends

Naomijane · 4 days ago

I used to feel like I needed to complete my projects in one go, but doing that made me foggy headed, which led to mistakes. I'll still spend a whole day on a project, but now I make myself take breaks and/or leave the house. And honestly doing a...

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Naomijane · 4 days ago

I use this one, from the supermarket (Tesco specifically).

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

fudge1_1mellow · 4 days ago

Ooooo, which one are you using? I want to try them out

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My Purple Coral Irving (Cashmerette Club)

Ariane_et_le_fil · 4 days ago Community Member

With the picture

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My Purple Coral Irving (Cashmerette Club)

Ariane_et_le_fil · 4 days ago Community Member

This dress was finished before the project sewing room started but I wanted to share it with you. I've listed all the information in the project page. Project diary : Purple coral Irving

A New To Me Machine

JaneMurphy · 4 days ago

A New To Me Machine

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Hi Jane, oh my goodness it sounds like things have been a lot. I’m so glad to hear your son and everyone else involved is ok now, sending lots of love. Enjoy playing with your new machine

A New To Me Machine

JaneMurphy · 5 days ago

Aw, thank you Laura!

A New To Me Machine

Laura F · 5 days ago Plus Member

So sorry to hear about your Son, sounds like a nasty injury so sending good wishes his way. Exciting times with your new machine xx

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

HappyHound-Kathy · 5 days ago

Heat erasable pens for marking and sewing double sided tape (for bag making)

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

HappyHound-Kathy · 5 days ago

If you're on the naughty step for not securing overlooked threads, I'm going to have to take a seat next to you as I never do either 😁😂

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Harem Pants?

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

I am very interested in these, they look lovely. I too, am too big for these. I'm tempted to try because: It is not too expensive There looks to be loads of ease to help with sizing up I am cautious because: A designer who normally sizes up must...

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Free Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I’ve heard really good things about this pattern!

A New To Me Machine

JaneMurphy · 6 days ago

Thanks Annie, it is the first generation of the 8 thread machines with the wave function. I haven’t had time to play yet.

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Free Sewing Patterns

Lucy H · 6 days ago

I've recently sewn the Hansie top by Seamwork. Really great t-shirt pattern for woven fabric and only needed a metre of fabric

A New To Me Machine

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I am so sorry to hear this, but glad that your son is recovering. You have a lot on ypour plate! I have a Babylock 8 thread Ovation, and wonder if it is the same (I'm in the UK). I love it, but haven't tried the Wave function yet. Look after...

A New To Me Machine

JaneMurphy · 6 days ago

Hello all, been awhile, not doing much sewing these days. Our son was in a car accident two weeks ago while he was away on an exercise in Alberta. Long story short, everyone was okay, he sustained the worst injury and shattered his tibia. He has...

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

I don't knot anything or sew it back through the overlocker threads - am I on the naughty step for doing this?

Tuesday Socials And Great British Sewing Bee

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

I would most likely catch up after our social Hayley x

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

You often find that there are sewing tutorials for Tilly's makes and I believe Tilly sells sew alongs but don't quote me on that one - good luck x

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Harem Pants?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oooh… this pattern company was chatted about in this mornings social and they have this slightly different style of pant… again it’s a shame this pattern isn’t as size inclusive as her others but… I’m intrigued!! ...

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Becky · 6 days ago

thanks hayley will have a look at them

Tuesday Socials And Great British Sewing Bee

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

After chatting with those that were in this Tuesday evenings session - the general consensus was to continue with the social as normal, and those that want to watch will most likely catch up later. Some might leave to watch live and that is...

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Becky · 6 days ago

thanks laura will have a look at there website

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Perhaps try Tammy Handmade or Friday Pattern Company as they create free video tutorials for their patterns on YouTube which would be really helpful Tilly and the Buttons are great for beginners - and I have a video tutorial series on here for the...

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

I always find the beginner Tilly and the Buttons really helpful and they hold your hand throughout the makes Becky - this is how I got into sewing - enjoy it, it's a lovely hobby x

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I'm the gadget queen so I've got tools and bits and pieces all over the place. My favourite would depend on what I'm doing at the time but my latest buy is a silicone presser thingy. Love it.

Dress Form - Should I?

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I am on my second dress form after my first one fell apart from over use! I have roughly padded my current one to my shape but rarely use it for fitting. What I do use it for is for pattern placement, seeing the garment from a distance and...

Dress Form - Should I?

Wendy_sews64 · 6 days ago

I was given a second hand, adjustable dress form when I started sewing again in 2007 and I used it a lot. After my cancer treatment my body shape changed and I had to adapt it, so l I went on a two-day course to pad it to my shape/size and it was...

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'Camp Collar Polo Shirt' Pattern

Laura B · 6 days ago

It's a great shout - thanks! I have shown it to him and it's definitely for consideration!!!

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'Camp Collar Polo Shirt' Pattern

jib46 · 6 days ago

Would McCall’s M8589 fit the bill? It isn't exactly a camp collar but is for stretch knits and has no fastenings at the neck.

Dress Form - Should I?

jib46 · 1 week ago

I have one but rarely use it as whilst it is fine for skirts I can't adjust it enough to fit my upper body shape. I bought mine locally secondhand so that might be an option to try one out if you decide to go ahead. I have one where you can adjust...

Dress Form - Should I?

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

In addition to what I wrote above, I think that I know my body better now. I don't need the model anymore to figure how the garnment will look on me. It really depends on you.

Dress Form - Should I?

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

Hello, I bought one some years ago. It was a curvy one that you can adjust at bust, waist and hips. I used it a lot at the beginning. My measurements have change a lot and several times and the adjustment wheels got stuck. In the meantime, I made...

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Becky · 1 week ago

i find videos to follow along with are better for me

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Becky, how do you find learning easiest? Is it helpful if there are video tutorials to follow along with? Or are you happy with written instructions with good diagrams or photos?

Free Sewing Social - Hayley’s Birthday

Rainey · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you! See you soon.

Beginner Dressmaking Patterns

Becky · 1 week ago

hi i'm Becky I`m autistic and have adhd , i'm also dyslexic and have dyscalculia i'm looking at making my own clothes and need some easy patterns to follow i want to make trousers,skirts and dresses does anyone know of any that would be...

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'Camp Collar Polo Shirt' Pattern

Kimmie_Sue · 1 week ago Plus Member

One Sewing Tool You Wish You'd Bought Sooner

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Too many to mention, im a sucker for a gadget, anything to make things easier!

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I have made the sea change jumpsuit a few times and love it... but yes I'm pretty excited about the Leo dungarees, they just look so casual and comfy

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Ive put 3 completed items on, 1 dress and 2 little crafty projects, i love it x

Printing A0 Pattern Downloads

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

I use 1st for fabrics, always happy with their service x

Dress Form - Should I?

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi, I purchased mine from Minerva, I got a little discount through using my bluelight card and I am part of the Minerva Craft Club so I got free postage if I remember, I am a typical pear shape (think egg timer with all the sand at the bottom!) i...

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fudge1_1mellow · 1 week ago

Totally understand the isolation. Always happy to ramble about sewing or whatever hobbies.

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

HappyHound-Kathy · 1 week ago

I do love the look of those By Hand London Leo dungarees 😍 They're a little bit like the Pattern Emporium SeaChange jumpsuit (which I love) but less wide legs and I adore the elastic ankle look.

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

HappyHound-Kathy · 1 week ago

That would be brilliant. I often see new patterns pop up and I like to see how it looks in different fabrics and on different body shapes before I decide if I want to buy the pattern. I will sometimes look on Instagram for this but am finding...

Dress Form - Should I?

HappyHound-Kathy · 1 week ago

I bought one when I first started sewing garments, being the sort of person that finds a new hobby and dives in head first with purchasing ALL the things related to it. I have hardly ever used it 🙈. I think if you are interested in making your own...

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Kells1998 · 1 week ago

Thank you so much! It's so lovely to see there's a lot of us in the same boat. I'm massively interested in psychology and how our minds work. Seeing other people like us who also have autism have the same issue makes me feel not so alone! Always...

Making Sewing Friends

Kells1998 · 1 week ago

Love your tips! Thank you so much! Trust me, I'm open to friends not exactly my age, I think it's because I live in a town that's very heavily populated with much much older people so all of the groups are about 75+ and they're lovely people but I...

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Kells1998 · 1 week ago

This sounds lovely! It's so hard when no one else cares and it feels like you're talking to a brick wall. You're juggling so much!! I bet sewing is your own little corner of the world like it is for me ❤️

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Kells1998 · 1 week ago

Thank you so much! I've never heard of those so I'll give them a look. I've been guessing so far and so far so good but I think it'll get harder as I go! Xx

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Kells1998 · 1 week ago

I bet yours was amazing! It's so hard to find time but I'll definitely try your suggestion, I think I put too much on myself all at once but, breaking to down sounds like something that'd help so much!! Thank you ❤️

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Kells1998 · 1 week ago

Thank you so much for the tips! I find I want to talk about my sewing to people but no one cares to listen so it can be isolating. So happy to meet you ❤️

Making Sewing Friends

Kells1998 · 1 week ago

Oh thank you so much 🥰. I'll definitely keep it in mind, I need to boost my confidence a bit before I do! So lovely to meet you ❤️

Dress Form - Should I?

Rebecca T · 1 week ago

That is my concern. The space vs how much I would actually use it as I'm ticking along just fine right now... and the amount of padding it would need might shatter my fragile self confidence, hahaha!

Dress Form - Should I?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Rebecca, I have to admit to having never owned or used a dress form - I'm sure it would be very useful but I don't have the space. And I know I'd need to add a lot of padding to get it matching my shape!