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1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

sewandyjane · 1 day ago Developer

Welcome to TSG and thank you so much for the lovely feedback, the sewing room is still under active development with new features coming soon (I imagine we'll be tweaking it forever!). I definitely hear you about having more options for items...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Helen · 1 day ago Community Member

I am another new arrival to TSG, after seeing a random video on YouTube and then looking at more and more until I finally decided to have a look at the web site yesteray. I have never seen anything like the Sewing Room for listing what Stash you...

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Helen · 2 days ago Community Member

the pattern is for woven material. This time I am using a charity shop duvet as the material - just to make sure the size fits ok. my last 3 pairs were a size 24 & this time I am trying .a size 20. I have spent time today playing with the...

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Anitag · 2 days ago

Hello! I did a Zip Masterclass with KHY Sewing School in Beckenham Place Mansion (I can recommend them, South London Sewists!). I'm glad to be part of this community, thanks Hayley.

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Anitag · 2 days ago

Hello! I am a South London girl through and through, but my address still says Kent, so who knows? 😂 Yorkshire is lovely, lucky you!

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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi Anita, so lovely to have you here!! That’s so lovely that you’re keeping the skills going, what workshop did you go to?

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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Lovely, are they for stretch or woven?

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Naomijane · 2 days ago Competition Winner

I'm from Bromley Anita! But I escaped to the beautiful North Yorkshire coast 5 years ago! Question - do you tell people you're from Kent or London when asked? (I like to switch it up but mostly say London)

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Anitag · 2 days ago

Hello, I'm Anita, I'm from Bromley in Kent. I've been sewing for about a year and a bit, so I've still got so much to learn. I've made several skirts and dresses so far, as well as a shirt for my son and several sweatshirts during the winter. I'm...

Patterns, Plans & Makes

Tatb Luella Skirt

Linda B · 2 days ago Plus Member

This a cotton embroidered voille I bought off Vinted it’s so cool to wear in this warmer weather

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Helen · 2 days ago Community Member

My current project is a pair of Nell Trousers, I have just had to copy the pattern in a smaller size as the 3 pairs I had alrady made were now too large. I have changed the bottem leg hem as I don't like the version on the pattern, but I love...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

LaTrica · 2 days ago

I have AC and my sewing room is in the basement. Coolest room in the house.

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SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi Helen, So lovely to meet you!! What sort of things do you enough sewing at the moment?

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Sew Over It Hayley

Laura · 2 days ago Community Member

Hellooo. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted any finished garments but I thought I would ease myself back in with one of my latest makes. This is the Sew Over It Hayley top in this gorgeous viscose from @thefabricobsession. I normally...

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

Yes, I've got all the markings transferred now and just need to set up my machines and I can start sewing.

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Helen · 2 days ago Community Member

Good afternoon everyone I'm Helen and I have recently found Hayley Jane on YouTube. I remember sewing while at primary and secondary school in the UK, but then stopped. At the end of 2019 I brought a sewing machne and started making my own...

Help Needed On Wide Leg Trousers.

Netty · 2 days ago Plus Member

Project in my sewing room. First time trouser making and have finished The Hena Trousers. It was an easy make, but with my short stature, the width of the legs are just too much. Please can I ask for some advice on how to alter them? Many...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

sosallysews · 2 days ago Plus Member

No air con but this little fan sat in my sewing machine has been very helpful this week

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

Ariane_et_le_fil · 2 days ago Community Member

Thank you. It's okay if I stay inside and don't move too much. Temperatures are going down since this night. I hope you're feeling better.

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Tatb Luella Skirt

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Linda this looks gorgeous! What fabric is it?

Heat Wave Sewing

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Ooh that's lovely!!

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I have just added a new project that I'm hoping to start today - a Midi (or maxi if I can squeeze it out) Tilly and the Buttons Nell dress

I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

If you have added your first few fabrics to your Sewing Room or started your first project let us know here. Then we can click on your name in this thread to check out what you're up to!

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Sorry to hear about your heart and breathing problems Ariana. Hopefully, cooler weather arrives for you now.

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

I’ve been ill with a virus that has aggravated my asthma (which is why I missed Saturday’s sew social 😟). Nevertheless, I have managed a couple of hours sewing on a better day, but I live in the NE. It’s been very hot, but nowhere near as bad as...

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

This is a lovely looking pattern Glenda - can't believe how much fabric it takes!! Is this the Poppy dress you were working on this morning?

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Pietra Trousers And Penny Top

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

They look so chic Sue!!! absolutely love them on you

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

Ariane_et_le_fil · 3 days ago Community Member

I have air con units (one downstairs and one upstairs) but I wasn't able to sew. I have to stay calm and quiet because of heart and breathing troubles. I'm knitting socks instead. I"ve looked what to sew next, print pdf's, take a deep dive into my...

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Pietra Trousers And Penny Top

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 days ago Community Member

Here are the pietra trousers I was wearing this morning. I think I need to take a little bit out the back extension but these are good for a wearable toile. Fabric is quite a heavy stonewash linen from pound fabrics. The penny top from sew over it...

Stretch Dress Fitting Advice.

LlinosW · 3 days ago Community Member

Thanks Hayley. That’s an excellent idea. 👌xx

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

I’m amazed I’ve achieved anything this week, sewing hasn’t happened at all… as soon as we can we will be getting an air con unit!!

Poll Of The Week - Sewing In A Heatwave

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

If you are somewhere in the world that is in the grips of a heatwave have you managed to get any sewing done this week?

Stretch Dress Fitting Advice.

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Oooh, I’ve just had a look, that’s lovely!! I would agree with using the finished measurements, you could always baste fit to see if it needs taking in

Stretch Dress Fitting Advice.

LlinosW · 4 days ago Community Member

Hi all. Has anyone here made the Closet Core Travertine dress (or any tshirt/vest dress) with fabric which has significantly less stretch than the 50% recommended? I’ve set my heart on this beautiful crochet fabric but at best it’s 20% crosswise...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you. I'll try it.

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Ariane_et_le_fil · 4 days ago Community Member

When you click on the member's name.

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

HappyHound-Kathy · 4 days ago

Amazing thank you! I'm having a grand old time going through my fabric stash and uploading what I have 😁 Some of it has been there for longer than I care to remember! 🙈 My plan this year is to actually start using it rather than seeing it as...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Kathy, I’m so happy my YouTube video found you and brought you here!! And so pleased you’re loving it already too. In the top right of the main Sewing Room page (on desktop) or if you scroll down on mobile, there is an area you will find a...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

HappyHound-Kathy · 4 days ago

Hi Hayley, after seeing your YouTube channel all about this today, I have signed up and start logging stash and fabrics. What a wonderful tool you've created! Thank you so much! It's great to be able to log as much detail as you like to your makes...

Heat Wave Sewing

HappyHound-Kathy · 4 days ago

I've just finished making a Seamwork Bo top in a Broderie Anglais... Perfect as a light airy heatwave top!

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

How do you view the other member's projects.

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Thank you so much for your feedback and suggestions Colleen, really pleased to hear you are loving it already!

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Yay Anna, I'm so happy you are enjoying it!

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I'm so happy to hear you are loving it Netty!

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Esti Shorts

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Ah yes I do recognise that fabric!! My daughter was wearing it yesterday, perfect for this crazy heat!!

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

I-Am-Colleen · 4 days ago

I absolutely love this. Thank you for making it free. I have started uploading my stash and can't wait to get everything fully organised. I would love to see a tick box to idicate if the fabric is pre-washed. I don't seem to find a feature...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Anna_77 · 5 days ago

I love this feature. I have started to add my patterns to my patterns stash. It gives me an overview and I think this is one key to not buying new patterns all the time, which is brilliant. Adding my projects to the sewing room is a great way to...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Netty · 6 days ago Plus Member

Absolutely loving it! I've only added one project so far, but i'll update fabrics, notions, patterns when I have time. It's such a great idea! Thanks so much for adding this x

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Esti Shorts

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Having lost some weight, I had no shorts that fit 🤷‍♀️ So I whipped these up quickly so I had something suitable to wear. Little care taken due to hurrying. Hence catching in the corner of the label. Hayley, do you recognise this fabric? 🙂

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Thank you so much Laura, I'm so pleased to hear you love it and thank you for the feedback!! Hopefully once it's cooler we will see you in the socials again soon!

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

I love the look of those patterns!

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Laura · 6 days ago Community Member

Thanks so much for adding this to the membership Hayley. I have a subscription to the other popular stash management software but it is up for renewal soon. Whilst I find it very useful to see what I've got, I don't use a lot of the fields for...

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

We will be working on something along these lines, but want to do what we can to keep it a more peaceful, less performative corner of the internet

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

👋 I'm thoroughly enjoying this feature. I can't decide though if I wish it had a feed back/comments feature, or if my mind is more at peace without one? I know that when I've been nosyiny at other people's sewing rooms I'd have liked to have left...

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Another Lora Dress

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Jija 🙂

1 Week Of Sewing Room, Project Diaries And Stash Uploads

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

How are you all getting on with your new online Sewing Room? I’ve spotted loads of gorgeous projects on the go, how are you all finding it? Hands up 👋 if you’ve added fabrics, patterns and/or notions to your online stash!

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Sounds like a plan, thank you 👍

Facing Help Needed Pls!

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I nearly always have this happen on a neckline facing and have taken to top-stitching the neckline and calling it a feature! It looks like you've understitched and done everything right - I'm sorry I don't have better advice for you, but I get less...

Facing Help Needed Pls!

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

The problem I find in risking a wash (which often works) is that the seam is then harder to undo. I would do a practice run with scraps to see if you can make a difference. You have also done something I "never" do - it's always more difficult to...

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

This is lovely, and I mix and match measurements, and weights as well.

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Another Lora Dress

Jiya · 1 week ago Plus Member

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Chalk And Notch Marcel Dress

Jiya · 1 week ago Plus Member

A gorgeous dress and fabulous fabric👌

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Fabulous advice thank you soooooo much 😀

Project Diaries

Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

As a big fan of poppies, I looove your fabric. Eager to see the dress. Take care of you during the heat.

Facing Help Needed Pls!

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

I'm hoping someone else will be along with some neat trick for you. I personally think the only solution is a careful unpick and re-do. Sometimes I stay stitch the neckline with silk organza selvedge (which I hoard for special cases). Did you use...

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First Ever Invisible Zip!

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Well done, very neat for a first invisible zip.

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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

I have made two versions of this dress previously so all pattern adaptions have already been made. I raised the front neckline as that was a bit too low for me and altered the shoulders to fit my forward shoulders The fabric is a slithery viscose...

Facing Help Needed Pls!

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi lovely sewing community, could anybody give me some help as to how I could improve my facing on an already constructed garment, I think I’ve stretched it a bit, any advise appreciated 😀

Possible Guardian Feature On Ai Patterns

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

I took hope this goes ahead. When I was young, even if (shockingly) your mum or nan didn't sew, there were loads of folk around who did. Most places had a shop where you could find patterns and fabric (admittedly limited) but there was a lot of...

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Sewingwithsue · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi Hayley and everyone! I’ve just realised that I’ve been a member here for a while and not introduced myself 🙈 My name’s Sue and I’m a newbie to sewing. I live in west London and I started going to a local sewing class in February 2026, just to...

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Lucca4ever · 1 week ago

Yes, I think that could work. Thank you. I live in Ballarat in Victorian Central Highlands.

Project Diaries

First Ever Invisible Zip!

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Ooh well done 👌