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

LaTrica · 15 hours ago

It looks like you're concentrating.

Project Diaries

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

LaTrica · 15 hours ago

This looks great. Whenever I have to remove length from the back I pin out a wedge until I get it right. Not certain how to do this around the zipper.

Project Diaries

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

Adele · 15 hours ago Community Member

I’ve just been told by my dad that I need to smile as I look sad. I’ve told him that’s my ‘thinking face!’ 😂😂😂

Project Diaries

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

Adele · 15 hours ago Community Member

After adding a zip to the 2nd toile I’ve realised that the 2nd one is way too big. So back to the original toile and added a zip to see how that looks, I just pinned it to the top of the trousers of the full toile to check hence the very fetching...

Fitting Help Ideas?

Ginger P · 1 day ago

Thank You!!! I did not know where to begin.

Testimonials Request - Mini Mag!

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi All, I am putting together a mini magazine to send out at events like the Stitch Festival for example and would love to get a few testimonials to pop inside. If you'd like to contribute - pop a few words below along with a photograph of yourself....

Project Diaries

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

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

fantastic progress!! Glad the fit is overall much better this time

Fitting Help Ideas?

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi, congrats on your first pants!! they look beautifully sewn! From looking at the pictures I think they are much too high on your waist - you can see your natural waist n the portion directly under the waistband - think that's where they should...

Fitting Help Ideas?

Ginger P · 2 days ago

Hello Friends, I made my first pair of fly zip trousers. It was the Coe trousers from Judy’s Daughter patterns. I am wondering about the fit right below the waste. There is some puckering and does not lay flat. I really don’t know much about...

Project Diaries

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

Adele · 2 days ago Community Member

Sewn up another toile in a larger size, which seems to fit much better. I do still have too much fabric in the bust so will be reading up on a small bust adjustment. The bottoms are not wide enough so I will be adjusting my trouser block for the leg...

New The Pattern Club -> The Community Spotlight

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Can you believe it’s been a whole year of Pattern Club inside ThreadySetGo? When I first introduced it, I imagined it like a book club for sewing - a featured pattern each month, with a live get-together to share and chat about our makes. As...

Destashing

EmHewson · 3 days ago

I’m destashing some fabric on Vinted Quite a few are fabrics from Sew Hayley Jane boxes Here’s the link for anyone interested: https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/57456153-emhewson

Fabric Obsession Open Day

Shelley · 3 days ago Plus Member

I did see it in the makers gallery and commented on it 🤣🤣 then forgot id seen it, sorry

Fabric Obsession Open Day

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

How did I miss this post?! Fab picture!

Fabric Obsession Open Day

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 days ago Plus Member

I posted a picture in the makers gallery as well 😊

“Multitasking” When Sewing…

Shelley · 3 days ago Plus Member

I love watching YouTube or listening to audio books if I'm sewing up something simple that I've made before but if I need to concentrate and read instructions I'll just have the music on in the background. I do get distracted really easily 🤣🤣

Sewing Goals For 2026

Hello_Im_Elaine · 3 days ago Community Member

Hi there, Last Sewist Standing 2026 has started. It's being hosted by @miss.taeschli at @the.craft.camp on IG 😊

Fabric Obsession Open Day

Shelley · 3 days ago Plus Member

This is the fabric I'm planning on using for my Nicks dress

Fabric Obsession Open Day

Shelley · 3 days ago Plus Member

That looks gorgeous, please post more pictures, I have this dress on my list to sew, ready for the summer ☀️

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Pattern Block Help!

Karen M · 3 days ago

Minerva have lots of pattern drafting tutorials on their YouTube channel, including several for trousers. I think this is the first in the series: They cover different leg styles and also how to make adjustments for body shape, including larger...

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Frocktails Plans

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oooh they sound fab!! What pattern did you use?

Double Irish Chain

LaTrica · 4 days ago

I agree. I would love to see the pictures.

“Multitasking” When Sewing…

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Ah I love that!! I totally get what you mean as well. Same goes for music - I have some really strong attachments to particular bands I was listening to loads as a teenager reading Harry Potter!!

Machines & Equipment

The Purple Thang Tool

Wendy_sews64 · 5 days ago

I haven't used one of these, but I have a tool from Hemline called 'Sewer's Extra Finger'. It's really useful when pressing, as it can get close to the iron.

“Multitasking” When Sewing…

Mel · 5 days ago Plus Member

I love how you can do that. It’s so fun to be able to say that.

Recent Bag Makes

Mandie B · 5 days ago

Thank you so much Alison :)

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Stitch Festival

Mandie B · 5 days ago

That's when I'm going too and very much looking forward to seeing Patrick Grant! I'm also planning to watch the live podcast with Jess from so what if I sew and Sam from sequin girly creates. Might see you there!

Recent Bag Makes

Alison · 5 days ago

Great bags you've made there. Bag Making is addictive.

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Stitch Festival

Alison · 5 days ago

Hi Mandie, Thanks for your reply. I've started to make a list of exhibitors I want to see. I'm going on the Friday which has Patrick Grant on the stitch stage so I'm sure that will be packed out.

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Stitch Festival

Mandie B · 5 days ago

Hi Alison! I went for the firat time last year on my own and doing the same again this year. Alone I could set my own schedule! I looked at the map and exhibitors list beforehand and marked the stalls I definitely wanted to visit, I ended up just...

Machines & Equipment

Sewing Machine Recommendations

AnnieRose · 5 days ago Plus Member

I do think that the 'overcast' stitches on the Janome are really very good for seam finishing, but of course they aren't as good as an overlocker.

Machines & Equipment

Projector

Linda-Dogsandsewon · 6 days ago

Glad you got it sorted. I do recommend Project & Cut still though - think this is a classic case of ChatGPT hallucinating again (I love ChatGPT, use it a lot, but it does get things wrong). The distortion doesn't matter, you will get a large...

Project Diaries

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

Adele · 6 days ago Community Member

The bicep I think. I think I need to attach the zip at the back properly first so I can check whether it’s too tight around the back or shoulders.

Joining Pattern Club

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

I thought that was the case, thanks Hayley, I should pay more attention :)

Recent Bag Makes

Mandie B · 6 days ago

Thank you Hayley :) The webbing is from Etsy, hardware from purple stitches! I used what I had left (zip and denim) from my first Aspen dress so I have a bag to match my dress, thought the splatter webbing was a fun touch!

Joining Pattern Club

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Laura - the replay is now available to watch - if you head to the video tutorials page and click on the Poppy the replay is at the end of the series. If you mean is there a way to join at the time if you haven't registered I'm afraid not. As long...

Recent Bag Makes

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Mandie these look so great!! Where did you get that fab webbing and hardware for your bestie bag?

Project Diaries

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

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Its looking good so far, are the sleeves tight around the bicep, the armhole or is it coming from across your shoulders?

Machines & Equipment

Sewing Machine Recommendations

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

As far as I'm aware I haven't ever come across a sewing machine and overlocker! You can use an overcast stitch on a regular sewing machine which finishes the seams (not as thoroughly as an overlocker) Some retailers will offer deals on sewing...

Machines & Equipment

Sewing Machine Recommendations

AnnieRose · 6 days ago Plus Member

It's often difficult to answer this, as a home sewer, because you know your own machine, maybe a bit about a fellow sewist's machine, and maybe you've used one on a course. I would often in the past, recomenmd going to a really big sewing machine...

Project Diaries

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

Adele · 6 days ago Community Member

Toile is underway, on first try, the fit doesn’t feel right but the toile isn’t secure atm not sure whether I just need to finish the toile so it’s all secure or whether I will need to make some adjustments. The sleeves are definitely too tight and...

Recent Bag Makes

Mandie B · 6 days ago

For some reason the photos didn't attach!

Machines & Equipment

Sewing Machine Recommendations

Loveremade · 6 days ago

Hi All, I have a very basic sewing machine at the moment, and would like to upgrade. I do not have an overlocker either. Is there a sewing machine that could sort of cover both? Mostly for the seam finishes. Or is this a wishful thinking? Under...

Joining Pattern Club

Laura F · 6 days ago Plus Member

If I forget to sign up, is there a way to get onto it if I haven’t signed up?? I was gutted last night I couldn’t join xx

A Win And A Loss

Jlmcmillan1 · 6 days ago

For sure measure the pattern and yourself and compare both to the finished measurements chart! They really are lovely and I found the construction so fun!

A Win And A Loss

emmsysews · 6 days ago

Ah what a shame - they are so nice. I have this pattern but not made yet so am heeding your warning!

My Snow Storm Makes

JaneMurphy · 6 days ago Plus Member

Don't we all, lol

Donny Shirt

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Yes they are and thank you I bought the fabric from Vinted someone was selling it for a good price

“Multitasking” When Sewing…

Penfold_67 · 6 days ago Community Member

Podcasts and audiobooks for me. I can relate a finished project to what I was listening to when I made it. My new shirt is Henry VIII as I was listening to Wolf Hall!

Donny Shirt

LaTrica · 6 days ago

Beautiful fabric. Are those palm trees?

Sewing Goals For 2026

Hello_Im_Elaine · 1 week ago Community Member

Ooh thanks Wendy I'll check it out 😊

Sewing Goals For 2026

Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago

I saw a. IG story on the SewOver50 account about this a few days ago

Sewing Goals For 2026

Sarah J · 1 week ago Community Member

I’d like to make some t shirts and pyjamas .

The Knowledge Base

What’s In Your Procrastination Pile?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Definitely - might have to be my autumn WIP tackle!

Sewing Goals For 2026

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Such a great goal Sarah!! What else would you love to sew with jersey?

Double Irish Chain

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

This sounds great Jolene, would love to see some photos as you go if you're happy to share?

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Jolene, only fashionably late!! I haven't ever managed to get into quilting, how lovely that your family set you up for quilting success!

New To This!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Ooh that's a beautiful dress! Are you using a pattern to make it or creating it without a pattern?

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Michelle, lovely to meet you and congratulations on the impending arrival of your grandson!! How exciting. Those little dungarees are adorable - what pattern did you use? Also loving that jumpsuit in the moon print fabric

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Stitch Festival

AnnieRose · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you and have a lovely day

Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Stitch Festival

Alison · 1 week ago

Yes I will let you know how it was when I've been

Lori Dress By Tessuti

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you. No problem with the sizing in fact I found it pretty much spot on

Lori Dress By Tessuti

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you. yes it is low but not too low that I can’t wear it casually but I wouldn’t wear it to the office but it’s an easy fix to redraw the lines to make it higher I would have thought

Introductions

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

Lovely makes, my favourite is the denim dungarees, so cute!

My Snow Storm Makes

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

Thanks sadly not, but on the other hand I have way too much fabric already!

Lori Dress By Tessuti

Shelley · 1 week ago Plus Member

That is gorgeous, I do have this pattern but haven't made it as so many people said that the V was very low. How do you find it?

New To This!

Jolene · 1 week ago

Hi Janet!! Nice to meet you. I am only a quilter. I am wanting to learn how to make clothes. Do you use a serger or a regular sewing machine? Love any tips you might have on anything to start learning to make clothes! My daughters both want me...

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

Jolene · 1 week ago

New here, late to the party 🥳 but I started hand sewing when my mom passed away in Oct 2020. My family bought me everything I needed to start quilting that Christmas. I have been quilting ever since. Today I listen to my favorite YouTube...

Choosing Materials

Jolene · 1 week ago

Hi Dan, you have made dresses? I have been a quilters for 6 years and would love to start making dresses. Would you have any advice for me on how to start my first dress?

Projector Or Paper ?

Jolene · 1 week ago

First I have heard of a projector pattern. Is it like old school projectors? Sounds interesting.

Double Irish Chain

Jolene · 1 week ago

Hello everyone!! Working on my first double Irish chain with Ohio stars as the 2nd block with a couple older jelly rolls I had, Gingham Foundry, with grunge gray. Love it! I think I may do a very scrappy one next with all my scraps from the past 6...

Lori Dress By Tessuti

LaTrica · 1 week ago

I agree with everybody that this looks great. I'm actually not familiar with Tessuti patterns. Any problems with the sizing?

A Win And A Loss

Jlmcmillan1 · 1 week ago

Very true-thank you ☺️

Introductions

Michelle · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley and everyone here! I’m Michelle and I live in north London, I’m originally from Ireland, Tipperary. I started sewing in lockdown mostly masks as a lot of us. And I started my crafting journey as a paper crafter making cards, decorative...

My Snow Storm Makes

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

My Snow Storm Makes

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you so much

A Win And A Loss

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Fabulous sewing shame about the fit but a few lessons learnt not all bad, I do hope you sort it out for your next pair. 🤞

My Snow Storm Makes

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

This looks really nice well done

Donny Shirt

Linda B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you yes it’s a great wardrobe staple

Donny Shirt

DianeH · 1 week ago Community Member

I do love a Donny (I have four!). This is gorgeous.

My Snow Storm Makes

Lesley · 1 week ago Plus Member

These both look gorgeous Jane, lovely fabrics

My Snow Storm Makes

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

The bottom fabric is available through fabricville.ca if you are in canada

A Win And A Loss

Jlmcmillan1 · 1 week ago

There are darts in the back and then welt pockets over the darts so I can’t do anything with those though I guess I could add a second set….but I’d also have to figure out front excess to balance the back and as you said remove and redraft...

My Snow Storm Makes

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

Beautiful fabric!

A Win And A Loss

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

Such a shame, they are so lovely! Could you add darts to the front and(more)darts to the back, plus elastic at the back to take up the rest of the excess? But I guess that's a lot of work (including removing the waistband).

A Win And A Loss

Jlmcmillan1 · 1 week ago

Thanks so much ☺️

Sewing Goals For 2026

Sarah J · 1 week ago Community Member

I’m a bit late to the party but my goal this year is to learn to sew with jersey fabrics and to make my own knickers. I’ve already found some ideal fabric to make knickers with.