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Thea Trousers

LaTrica · 13 hours ago Competition Winner

I agree these look good. What alteration did you make to the shape?

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Helens Closet Lawrence Dress

Charlyze2 · 17 hours ago Plus Member

I've just finished making this dress. I was a bit hesitant as it's a lot of fabric but I loved the double Gauze one that Helen wears on the pattern pics. It needed 4.6 meters and the only fabric I had that was anywhere close to that was this...

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Mcalls M7999

Linda B · 21 hours ago Plus Member

Yes it was but I love it now

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Mcalls M7999

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

Oooh la la! This looks great Linda - was this the fabric you weren't too sure about?

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Thea Trousers

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

These look great Linda!! Was lovely to see you working on them in the socials recently

Sewing Small Victories

SewHayleyJane · 23 hours ago Admin

That is an amazing win Sharon!!! love it - the olympic finals of bobbin chicken!

Sewing Small Victories

Sharon · 23 hours ago Plus Member

Yesterday my bobbin pulled the ultimate stunt — it ran out exactly as I finished a seam. With just one inch of thread left, it made its dramatic exit when I pulled the fabric off the machine. That’s not sewing, that’s winning the Olympic finals of...

Sewing Small Victories

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Share any small wins you've had in your sewing recently - an entire run of buttonholes without problems, not having to reach for your seam ripper during an entire project... those kind of things!

Fabric Weight

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

This is a blog piece, if you scroll down, you can find a handy chart: https://blog.fabricuk.com/understanding-fabric-weight/ I thought I would print this chart out to put up in my sewing room. Not sure what kind of fat finger I did, but came back...

Sewing Advent Calendars

helen-a78 · 1 day ago Plus Member

I haven't had one for a few years, but I have just pre-ordered a fabric godmother one.

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Thea Trousers

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

Love the Thea TATB pattern. Used cotton sateen from Jenny Stitches but closed now. Hacked the trouser leg shape and added a cuff.

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Mcalls M7999

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

Very easy make thought I would make a maxi length for first time fabric is viscose jersey from Fabric Obsession

Sewing Bee

Jiya · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley. And opps! Spoiler alert! Sorry didnt think! 🫣

Sewing Advent Calendars

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

It might be scorching hot still but the advent calendars are starting to be announced. Are you getting one this year? Did you get one you loved last year? Let us know!

Fabric Weight

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Aaaah... yes the linen feel fabric will be perfect of a pair of trousers - I have made a few in that type of fabric! That's a really great way of learning about different fabric types and what you enjoy sewing with and wearing. A cotton poplin is...

Fabric Weight

Helen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Many thanks Hayley Jane That makes sense, I never really thought about different types of fabric having different weights. The 180gsm cotton is described as 'Linen Feel', I was thinking of making matching trousers and a top 🤞 I have just purchase...

Sewing Bee

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I love this Jiya!! I haven't caught up with this weeks episode yet, but I do love spotting fabrics and patterns I recognise!

Fabric Weight

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This is a great question - I'll do my best!! I would say 240gsm for knit jersey would be medium-weight - think your typical cotton jersey t-shirts or knit dresses. Definitely make sure to read the description as well - a lot of good online...

Fabric Weight

Helen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Does anyone have any advice on what GSM fabric weights fall into Light, Medium and Heavy Weight fabric. I am trying to get my head around buying on line, the web sites I have looked at seem to be good at showig the GSM, but the figures don't mean...

Sewing Bee

Jiya · 2 days ago Plus Member

Who else is enjoying the Sewing Bee. I've recognised the odd pattern and fabric. Some lovely colourful outfits. The pattern of the week bowling shirt was amazing. See below my Esme and Patrick bought as kits from Clothkits Chichester and stuffed...

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

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Italian Scenes

Anniehen · 3 days ago Plus Member

It’s the one I showed last Saturday at our sewing social 🙂

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Looking For My Sewjo Again!

JaneMurphy · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley! I have another tnt ready to be sewn, so I hope to get that done

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Italian Scenes

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

That fabric is amazing Annie!!!

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Oooh this is gorgeous!!

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Looking For My Sewjo Again!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Jane it’s been lovely having you back in the socials, the fifi’s are a tried and tested for you so that’s a great place to start! Perhaps some simple non-garment pieces might be a fun place to start as well - make up bags that sort of thing

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A Huge Thank You For Helping Me Face The Carey Top & And Skirt Pattern By Elbe Textiles!

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Rita I am so pleased you made this and so proud of you for going for it!! You look absolutely amazing in this outfit, hats off to you!!

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A Huge Thank You For Helping Me Face The Carey Top & And Skirt Pattern By Elbe Textiles!

radlereverett_sewjoy · 3 days ago Plus Member

In June I fell in love with the Carey Top & Dress pattern. But I'm 62 and I felt like maybe the time for a cropped, sleeveless top had passed me by. I had the toile cut out for over a month and I hemmed and hawed about it on one (or 2) of Haleigh's...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

radlereverett_sewjoy · 3 days ago Plus Member

Being in the US, 99% of my fabric purchases are online. It's hard to trust an online store, but over the past 4 years I've focused on shops that also have weekly fabric roundup videos where the new arrivals are described, discussed and they show...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Laura F · 4 days ago Plus Member

You can't beat a trip to Walthamstow Market, there's a shop there that sells a metre of fabric for £1 - I don't know how they earn a living. I also like BeyondthePinkDoor and Pound Fabrics

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Helen · 4 days ago Plus Member

So far I have only purched fabric online from Pound Fabric, but have been impressed with the fabric that I have received. The only disadvantage was that their Jersey fabric did not show stretch percentage.

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Jiya · 4 days ago Plus Member

My favourite fabric shops are, Textile Express. They stock a wide range of dressmaking and soft furnishing fabrics. They are very friendly and helpful. They also do quirky videos and tips on their instagram. I have managed to visit their store its...

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Looking For My Sewjo Again!

JaneMurphy · 4 days ago Plus Member

I have had an incredibly busy summer so far with everything but sewing! Bit of an emotional rollercoaster if I’m honest. I was happy to get back into my sewcials slowly. It seems as if everything my fingers and sewing machine has touched lately...

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Becky · 4 days ago

i use hobbycraft pound fabric and sew essential

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My Very First Top

Becky · 4 days ago

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My Very First Top

Gwylan · 4 days ago Community Member

That looks amazing, great job!

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie. Did I plan that? 😳

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Dawn 🙂

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Great pattern matching across the front of the shirt!

Help With A Fabric

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

I roll difficult fabric along the length so I can use my cutting table for a single layer. I use lots of pins to secure pattern pieces and roll the other side once it has pattern and pins in place so I can unroll the unused fabric. it looks a...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Another vote for Bornella and Sew Much More. Also would add Lamazi (fabulously quick despatch times) and Guthrie & Ghani (particularly like their sewing society kits) and Good Fabric (the owner went over and above when Royal Mail didn't bother to...

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Baby Dragons

Dawn H · 5 days ago Plus Member

These are so cute. Great job Adele! 👏🏻

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Dawn H · 5 days ago Plus Member

Looks lovely 👏🏻

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

LaTrica · 5 days ago Competition Winner

This looks so cute, summery, and breezy. Could have used it at the beach recently.

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Paisley Camp Shirt.

LlinosW · 5 days ago Community Member

Thank you Hayley 😍

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Italian Scenes

Anniehen · 5 days ago Plus Member

This is yet another Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Perfect Puff Sleeve Top. It’s made (mostly in the last sewing social) in a beautiful cotton canvas to go with a skirt I made in the same fabric. Not the ideal weight for a blouse, but it’s not too heavy...

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

Lucy H · 5 days ago

I always use online shops as apart from Boyes, I don't have any close by. These are my fave: Sew much moor Sew confident Textile express Truro fabrics 1st for fabrics Minerva Bornella fabrics Little legs fabric Frumble fabric Sew Essential...

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Naomijane · 5 days ago

I use AmoThreads, a deadstock fabric site. It's always got useful information about the fabric (weight, width, composition, whats it's best suited for), lots of photos, and customer reviews. It offers 2 free samples, although I've always just...

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Paisley Camp Shirt.

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

This looks so good! You're smashing it Llinos!

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Off the back of my recent YouTube video I'd love to build up a list of everyones favourite online fabric shops - ones where you have had great customer service, have built up trust in their products, maybe you've tried out the sample service, and who...

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Looking For A Pattern…..

Nicky5065 · 6 days ago

I bought an online pdf pattern for sweatpants/shorts and made the shorts from french Terry (I couldn't get cotton jersey at the time) for my son. They came out brilliantly. He was really pleased. The pattern was I Am Mowgli. Really recommend it....

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Paisley Camp Shirt.

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

It looks fab on him. It’s nice to see a make ‘modelled’ in a natural pose 😀

'Think Pink' Sewscription Box

Helen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Many thanks Sally My main concerm was spending money on the box and then not actually using the fabric. I think that I might sign-up when it becomes available again and i can always cancel it after a couple of months.

Help With A Fabric

Helen · 6 days ago Plus Member

I know that Cashmerette recommends cutting a single layer of fabric and not double, that might be easier to get a smooth laying fabric. I have put a chair or two beside by sewing table and let the excess fabric sit on the chair so that it is not...

Dress Form - Should I?

Helen · 6 days ago Plus Member

I agree, I brought one early in my sewing journey and have hardly used it.

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Paisley Camp Shirt.

LlinosW · 6 days ago Community Member

Apologies but this is the only photo I have of him wearing at the moment. Will try and add some better pics when I can. It’s the Wardrobe by Me Tropical Shirt made in a paisley cotton lawn. This is the second Tropical shirt I’ve made and they both...

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Festival Coord Set.

LlinosW · 6 days ago Community Member

Thanks Hayley. I got the main fabric from Neil’s Fabrics and the voile lining from my stash - possibly Minerva? x

Question On Dress Pattern To Use

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I have a few large oprints that I have used, and would really advise keeping it very simple, or it may look messy. I would go for a simple tunic style

Help With A Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

As the print is so small are you hoping to pattern match? As the pattern is printed on it can happen sometimes that the print won't be 100% on grain all the way along. If I were you I'd concentrate more on ensuring a smooth fold than getting the...

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Festival Coord Set.

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

This is so great Llinos, it looks fab! Where did you get the fabrics from?

Question On Dress Pattern To Use

SusanD10 · 6 days ago

Great ideas, the print is quite big so that has given me food for thought

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you, looking forward to seeing yours

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

LlinosW · 6 days ago Community Member

Love it. I’ve made two pairs of shorts but am yet to make the shirt. It is on my list of things to make though 👌

Help With A Fabric

Ariane_et_le_fil · 6 days ago Community Member

Hello, I've got this light jersey in my stash and want to use it for a Turner dress from Cashmerette. Since yesterday, I'm trying to lay it flat for cutting but I can't achieve it. I've looked at one edge and the print is right. The same graphic is...

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Closet Core Crew Adriana Set

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is the Adriana Set from Closet Core. Made here in Linen from Rainbow Fabrics. I love it and I’m surprised we’re not seeing more of them on social media. I sized down one size on the blouse. The buttons are from Pigeon Wishes 🙂

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Festival Coord Set.

LlinosW · 6 days ago Community Member

Finished the My Keeperz Kitara set and coordinating Closet Core Adriana Shorts. Although I was sceptical about the amount of the fabric needed for the Kitara top waist tie, I’ve now decided that it adds a bit of fun and drama to the set, so am glad I...

Dress Form - Should I?

sosallysews · 6 days ago Plus Member

Great question! I’ve been toying with the idea too! Will be following along for responses.

Large Scale Print Sewing Ideas.

sosallysews · 6 days ago Plus Member

A kimono dressing gown, you’d get to wear it every day! Check out Liberty website and see the dressing gowns on there, see the £££ price tag and you’ll feel glad you have the fabric to make one at a fraction of the price.

'Think Pink' Sewscription Box

sosallysews · 6 days ago Plus Member

Hi Helen I love receiving my monthly box, it’s a little gift to myself each month & it’s good value if you add up all the contents. I’ve loved the majority of the fabric received though some do push me out my comfort zone 😍 Included each...

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Looking For A Pattern…..

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I hope someone who has more experience than I do, will turn up. I was just looking at Helen's Closet before coming over here, and saw these sweatpants. I think they would shorten well - you could maybe ask Helen? I like her patterns, but...

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Looking For A Pattern…..

jib46 · 6 days ago

This is a link to a free basic pattern for knit shorts. I've not made it so no idea how good it is. https://lifesewsavory.com/mens-knit-shorts-free-sewing-pattern/ Otherwise I'm sure there are other free patterns online. This is a list from...

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My Purple Coral Irving (Cashmerette Club)

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago Community Member

Thank you very much !

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My Purple Coral Irving (Cashmerette Club)

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

I'm so sorry I missed this Ariane - the dress is absolutely beautiful!

Question On Dress Pattern To Use

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

That's a great question, it might depend on the scale of the print... if the faces are big then you are likely going to be cutting down the faces and disrupting the pattern. If the scale is on the smaller side it might not be so noticeable. But...

Question On Dress Pattern To Use

SusanD10 · 1 week ago

I have a piece of linen with a bold pattern or people's faces and was thinking of making a princess style sundress. Would the seams for the princess style ruin the bold pattern on the fabric? I do not want to waste the fabric

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Looking For A Pattern…..

MrsB · 1 week ago Plus Member

Hi, I have been asked by my husband to make him some shorts for our holidays next month, i have the fabric (navy blue cotton jersey) i just cannot find a pattern, i just want a basic pattern, elastic or drawstring waist, pockets, something...