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Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 11 hours ago Admin

Hi Sarah, so lovely to have you here! What sort of things do you enjoy sewing?

Toaster sweater by Sew House Seven

LaTrica · 1 day ago

That's a great color.

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

LaTrica · 1 day ago

Looks great and versatile.

Introductions

Sarah H · 1 day ago Community Member

Hello! My name is Sarah. I'm originally from Kent but moved up to the Lake District in 2008. I am a regular Social Stitcher at Jenny Stitches in Barrow-in-Furness but thought this is a great place to meet like-minded people, when I am at home. ...

Project Diaries

Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ooh wowww!! That is such a funky fabric!!

Project Diaries

Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

LaTrica · 1 day ago

A poly challis I bought from Marcy Tilton a few years ago. I don't have many patterns for fabrics like this so they've been building up in my stash.

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Favourite Sweater Patterns

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

I quite like the Nina Lee Southbank and I have made two of those using lovely cosy fabrics, but I also have the Toaster Sweater pattern and need to try that.

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

DianeH · 1 day ago Community Member

Thank you very much, Kim x

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Have you checked out the Grafton dress from Cahsmerette? It's an amazing pattern with about 400 different possibilities depending how you mix and match. Suitable for jersey fabrics - the thickest I think you could go would be a ponte roma but you...

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Favourite Sweater Patterns

sew_itz_vicki · 1 day ago Community Member

The Marlo is oversized - the finished garment measurements are really helpful when choosing which size to make. I think I sized down two sizes, but I don't tend to button it up. I think if I was going to button it up I would size down one size 🙂

Project Diaries

Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

What a strange thing to do on the pattern cover - covering up the details with the belt!! It looks lovely though, looking forward to seeing how it's comes along. What fabric are you using?

There's always a first time

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

hooray!! Well done!

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Favourite Sweater Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

The Billie is definitely one of my favourite sweatshirt patterns - love the balloon sleeves for extra interest! Love my Jackson too although if I make it again I need to lower the neckline a little I feel like I'm being strangled! Haven't made...

There's always a first time

Karen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi thanks. Luckily it was just one seam. No idea how I managed it as I had laid it out to pin the yokes. It's finished except for buttons now

There's always a first time

Karen · 1 day ago Plus Member

All done, just one seam with 2 rows if stitching. I just need to do buttons now

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 1 day ago Ambassador

Thanks Vicki 😊

Pattern Picks & Reviews

Favourite Sweater Patterns

sew_itz_vicki · 1 day ago Community Member

I love the Jackson by Helen's closet, it's oversized without being too oversized, and I love the hood add on. I also like the Billie sweater for something a little less oversized - and the Billie is my go to for a sweater dress. The marlo cardi...

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

sew_itz_vicki · 1 day ago Community Member

I agree with Hayley - I love dresses and a Marlo cardi. The Marlo is great with a pinafore dress or a skirt too. I prefer the longer length Marlo as it's extra snuggly!

There's always a first time

sew_itz_vicki · 1 day ago Community Member

Oh no! I hope you manage to fix it without too much unpicking!

Project Diaries

Lutterloh supplement 277 nbr 118

LaTrica · 1 day ago

Making this dress for the first time. I want a flowy maxi and this looked simple. Turned out this belt (not a part of the pattern) is hiding a few things. There's a midriff panel and skirt is gathered on. More pieces than I expected. Still...

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

LaTrica · 1 day ago

I also do my tracing and cutting with music. Makes it feel more like a craft party rather than a chore.

Toaster sweater by Sew House Seven

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Thank you. The cable fabric was from 1st For Fabrics last year, I bought it but you know how it goes, it gets put away then forgotten but stash hub reminded me about it. I love stash hub

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

That was the only tricky bit, I used double sided quilting tape to secure the zip before stitching it in

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

The instructions were great and Greenstyle have a sew along on YouTube too, which was great

Toaster sweater by Sew House Seven

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This looks lovely, that colour is beautiful. Where is the fabric from? Good job on the pattern matching too

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

How were the instructions? I've never sewn a greenstyle pattern

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Absolutely!! Cosy clothes from now on! A coffee colour one will be lovely too, the collar around the zip looks so good

Toaster sweater by Sew House Seven

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

This afternoon is a bit chilly and wintery so I thought id try the toaster sweater, never made it before but had the pattern a couple of years, in fact one of the first patterns I bought. I cant believe how quick and easy this pattern is. Fitted...

Green Combo

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Kim, love this combo. Green really suits you. I must also say that your youtube channel is one of the most interesting out there you cover so many interesting topics. Thank you

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Sorry Hayley, I meant to say thank you too 😊

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

I used a lovely plum sweatshirting from Andrea at BTPD, I have another planned in a coffee colour sweatshirting. Its only going to get colder now so I need to stock up on the sweaters 😊

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This looks so good Shelley! I need to check this pattern out. Did you use fleece or sweatshirt fabric?

Project Diaries

My next makes

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

oooh lovely! Looking forward to seeing which fabric you choose

Project Diaries

My next makes

Debbie B · 2 days ago Community Member

I'm expecting this pattern in the mail tomorrow. It was on Simplicity.com on sale for $3.99. I have 3 sweatshirt fabrics to choose from.

Nicks Dress - So many bows!

Adele · 2 days ago Community Member

Oooh you look absolutely amazing! gorgeous dress!

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

Debbie B · 2 days ago Community Member

Oh no. I think we have all done something like that at least once.

Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

I was inspired by Rachael of the French Seams on YouTube to try this pattern and i love it, it's much easier to sew than I thought it might be as it has quite a few pieces to put together

Introductions

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Thank you Hayley, I'll pop it in the makers gallery too x

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

So when you click reply there's a few icons at the top of the text box - the one on the far right is for adding photos. Tap on that and you can select photos to add

Introductions

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Thank you Hayley. Ive just finished the Reef Sweatshirt by Greenstyle Patterns, I cant figure out how to insert a picture for you to see it

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Hi Shelley, welcome to the group! My grandparents lived in Waterlooville so it holds a special place for mE! Well done on teaching yourself all this, what was your most recent make?

Introductions

ShelleyB · 2 days ago

Hello everyone, I'm Shelley I live in Waterlooville in Hampshire UK with my partner and two beautiful cats. I started sewing in 2017, my friend Carol taught me as i had a new grandson and wanted to make him a quilt, she's just the best at...

Floral Falconer Pants

Alma · 2 days ago Ambassador

Oh you are very sweet thank you! Xx

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 2 days ago Ambassador

Made a start yesterday. Decided to topstitch, with the swapping out of needles and thread it's slowing me down a bit, but really enjoying the sewing bit. Obviously with tracing so many paper pieces it's nice now too focus on the actual sewing bit. ...

Floral Falconer Pants

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

If anyone wants to hear more about Alma's Fabulous Floral Falconers - she's shared more in her YouTube channel - youtube.com/watch?v=U72Yemem92U&t=927s

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

That's a very good point actually, good way to see what's what! Have you made a start?

There's always a first time

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh no Karen!! How much will you have to unpick? I hope the collar and yoke at least are safe?

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

Kim · 2 days ago Ambassador

This is so lovely. The fabric is just glorious x

Nicks Dress - So many bows!

LaTrica · 3 days ago

Looks great. I love when a fabric softens up.

Jeans

LaTrica · 3 days ago

These look great. How long did it take you to go from the original pattern to this fit?

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

DianeH · 3 days ago Community Member

Love this fabric!

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

DianeH · 3 days ago Community Member

Thank you Hayley. The dress feels a bit heavy, but the fabric was fine to sew and it feels OK when wearing it. We sat near a log fire and I started to feel a bit warm, but it soon settled down!

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Diane this looks so beautiful!! How was the fabric for the dress? I know you weren't sure if it would be too heavy but from the photo it looks gorgeous

Sewing Therapy Tie Dress

DianeH · 3 days ago Community Member

A few weeks ago I posted this dress made from a duvet cover as a wearable muslin in preparation for this final one in a very lovely wool fabric from Sherwood's Fabrics. This was for a dinner we went to the other night - a reunion event for hubby's...

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Lovely morning with this great bunch working on the top - got more done than I usually do on the socials!! Sewed in the sleeves and side seams, almost there!

Precious Fabric and the dovestone dress

Theresa · 3 days ago Plus Member

I loved making this dress and found it an easy make.

Crafters Corner

Halloween Trick or Treat

Theresa · 3 days ago Plus Member

Peek-a-boo ultimate costume creatr

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Sandwiched a small piece of fabric behind the hole with a piece of interfacing and zigzagged around the edge. It's not perfect but it'll be hidden by the collar and it's saved.

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Noooo!!!! I was trimming the seam allowance around the neckline - we have the main body, collar and facing in the seam allowance so a lot of fabric to cut! And the body must have got caught as I was cutting! Luckily it will be under the collar...

Nicks Dress - So many bows!

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Thank you so much Anna

Jeans

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Glenda these look amazing, the fit is so good! What ever you've done with the fitting the pattern has worked an absolute treat, and that top stitching is spot on.

Jeans

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

I made another pair of jeans. The original pattern was a Jalie one but I've altered it and adapted it so much that it is now a hybrid of my fittings and Jalie's base. When I first finished them I didn't like them but after wearing them and...

Nicks Dress - So many bows!

Anna · 5 days ago Plus Member

So many bows indeed and I love the third tier

Red Canvas Coat

Rebecca · 5 days ago Ambassador

Thank you! I know there are lots of chore coat style patterns out there, but I love that this one has a raglan sleeve construction. The instructions were great, lots of helpful illustrations.

There's always a first time

Karen · 5 days ago Plus Member

Well this is the first time I have ever done this. My Alexa blouse was, I thought, coming along nicely. My nemesis, collars, went in first time. I top stitched the yokes and did a type of flat felled seam on the sides. I thought I would just try...

Floral Falconer Pants

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

These look amazing Alma!! So much fun. Yes I think you're right about them being cropped - I'm 5'7" and I wish I'd lenghtened them as they swing around my ankles and came out very wide on me because of my hip size

Red Canvas Coat

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

This is so beautiful! I haven't heard of Emily Lightly but this coat looks like such a good one! How were the instructions?

Red Canvas Coat

Rebecca · 5 days ago Ambassador

I recently finished a heavy canvas coat in a bright red color and I love it! The fabric is a 10oz I purchased from Nick of Time Textiles, and the pattern used is Emily Lightly's Marzipan Maker's Coat. I chose the mid length view for this version....

Machines & Equipment

Best machine for sewing AND quilting

Rebecca · 5 days ago Ambassador

I have a Juki Tl-2010Q and it's great for both! It can do free form quilting as well and handles thick layers of fabric beautifully!

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 5 days ago Ambassador

Yeh that's a good idea - I think the Marlo cardigan would be a good one for over dresses. As for a jumper dress with waist definition, I'm not sure!! Please let us know if you find one Hayley 😊

Floral Falconer Pants

Alma · 5 days ago Ambassador

Soooo happy with the fit on these! I just graded from a size 8 at the waist to a size 10 at the hips and they fit just right. A note on the length, the pattern is meant to be a little bit cropped. I'm 5'5", I think Helen drafts for a 5'6" height...

Floral Falconer Pants

Adele · 5 days ago Community Member

Oooh they look funky, fabulous fabric!

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oh I am right there with you! Every year I say I'm not going to get stuck wearing jeans and jumpers but they are just so easy and warm at this time of year! I'm a big fan of fleece lined leggings with dresses and chunky cardis - but I'd like to...

Nicks Dress - So many bows!

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

I absolutely love my Nicks dress - this gorgeous Bowie fabric is a hand block printed cotton from Hey Sew Sister that she gifted me. It was quite stiff when it arrived but super soft after washing. I love that the neckline on the dress means I can...

Pattern suggestions for Autumn/Winter

Gemma_thedalythread · 6 days ago Ambassador

Hi everyone! I don't know about you but when it comes to this time of year, I really just want to hibernate and I tend to stick to a very boring "uniform" of jeans and a jumper/long sleeved top. I wondered if anyone has any great suggestions of...

Floral Falconer Pants

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Wow!!! That fabic is incredible! These look so amazing Alma, can't wait to see them on!

Floral Falconer Pants

Alma · 6 days ago Ambassador

Fresh off the sewing machine and I'm so so happy with my first Helen's Closet Falconer Pants! The fabric is a light cotton canvas, very very bust but I think it's going to work so well with all the plain jersey tops and jumpers I already have in my...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 6 days ago Community Member

Oh that's handy, I'll find your video. Thank you 😊

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi Alma, so happy to have you here!! Cannot wait to see your Falconer pants!! Feel free to share a photo in the makers gallery X

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

All of these options are great, the only one I've never worked with is the bamboo poplin so I couldn't give any recommendations on that! They are all lovely, I have a YouTube video on working with satin which used the fabric godmother one.

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

The parents like this one so, I'd better get cracking on working out trousers now clothhouse.com/products/viscose-sateen-celestial-blue

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Although this one does look amazing even though it is shiny: fabricgodmother.co.uk/bardot-ecovero-viscose-satin-burgundy/

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Okay so I have been window shopping, I quite like the idea of a viscose sateen as that has a bit of shine but not shiny and i've also found a bamboo poplin that also looks quite nice. The boys will be in black so i'd like to not be in plain...

Introductions

Alma · 1 week ago Ambassador

Hello everyone, I'm Alma! I was born in Italy to Costa Rican parents and moved to the UK at 19. I now live in London with my husband Pat and my sausage dog Roy. I work at Sew Over It and I also have a YouTube channel. I learnt to sew when I was 30...

The Knowledge Base

Favourite Sewing Podcasts

Judi · 1 week ago Ambassador

I love the 'love to sew' podcast - it has some great back episodes xx

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Amazing thank you, I'll go window shopping and come back armed with links 😊

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Challis is incredibly lightweight and floaty, it would work beautifully but if you want something that has drape but with a little bit of weight then anything that just says Viscose or viscose poplin would work great. Viscose crepe is another great...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Would a Viscose Challis work in the same way. I'm not sure on the shiny satin. Going to a ball is quite a step out of my confirm zone 😬.

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Ah perfect thank you

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

ooooh.... *rubs hands together in glee* I would opt if you're up for it trying something like a viscose satin - Fabric Godmother have some beautiful plain coloured ones called Bardot which are amazing Lamazi have this beautiful jacquards - ...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

Hello I have a charity ball to go to in March. I'm not a dress person so would like to make a jump suit in a floaty enough fabric to look dress like from a distance. I have the pattern for the Nina Lee Kewbello Jumpsuit ...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Woven fusible interfacing

Ruthy · 1 week ago Community Member

thank you Kim I will try the suggestions. Recently I've resorted to not using interfacing on facings which has still given a nice finish

Project Diaries

Merchant and Mills Winnie PJs

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

PJ bottoms are finished and they fit great! I cut a size 22 at the waist and graded to a 24 at the hip. I would say they are just about long enough, I'm 5'7" I overlocked the hem and then just turned it up by 1cm. There were a couple of...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

Woven fusible interfacing

Kim · 1 week ago Ambassador

Ruthy, you can also pre-shrink fusible interfacing by hovering a steam iron over the interfacing. Obviously make sure it doesn't touch it or you'll have a sticky mess. If you look carefully you can see it shrink fractionally. Also another tip I was...

Sewing Advice & Techniques

What Video Sewing Tutorials Would You Like To See?

Kim · 1 week ago Ambassador

Hi Linda I used to over think pattern-matching. Staring at the fabric for ages trying to figure out where to place my pattern pieces. Eureka.... I finally figured it out and now I pattern-match whenever I can. I love it. I've been working on a...

Luna backpack… and a friend for Hamish

Kim · 1 week ago Ambassador

The colour is amazing. I enjoy bag-making, and haven't made one for a while, though and I'm desperate to make another bag, any bag. This Harris tweed fabric is so lovely 😍

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 1 week ago Ambassador

It's the most pieces I've traced. Took a while believe me, but with some music playing I got into a rhythm. Funnily enough it gave me an opportunity to familiarise myself with the pattern. I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth into it.

Green Combo

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Kim this looks so good! I think you're onto something by actually considering the items your making and how they will go together. These looks gorgeous and top marks on the top stitching!

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

26 pattern pieces?! Wow! Well done for taking the time to trace them all. I've not seen this jacket but it looks beautiful!

Project Diaries

McCall's M8121 Jacket

Kim · 1 week ago Ambassador

I've started working on the McCall's M8121 jacket. I've got the fabric. A beautiful fine green needlecord corduroy. I've been tracing the paper pieces, all 26 of them, in my size. It's given me a great opportunity to see what's what and plan...