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Mmm 26

SewHayleyJane · 5 hours ago Admin

Another fab couple of makes Glenda!! No knitted socks though?!

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 12 hours ago Community Member

Saturday 23rd May I copied this blouse pattern from a rtw that was showing its age but which was so cool in this weather. The fabric is a stretch cotton remnant from a quilting shop in the Nottingham area. The cut offs aren't actually cut offs as...

De-Stashing

Debbie B · 13 hours ago Plus Member

I agree with you. I was able to sell a few items at a yardsale that is annual here in the USA. The US12 sale is every year the 2nd weekend in August. I made up ziplock bags of like fabrics. What didn't sell, I donated to the Girl Scouts for...

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Anniehen · 15 hours ago Plus Member

Oooh, I have sold a second pattern and I can find this one (see above)!

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Help With This Fabric Please

AnnieRose · 15 hours ago

In this weather, some of my favourite things to wear are sheer shirts or similar, over a sleeveless top. I think this would look fabulous, as you could wear almost any colour camisole / shell top underneath, or even a sleeveless dress. As I have...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 19 hours ago Community Member

Love that colour on you! I can see why you had to change though, it's been a bit warm today!

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Me Made May 2026

Glenda H · 19 hours ago Community Member

Love those Anne Tilley Magic pants. They look great on you. I've been eyeing the pattern up for several months but I'm trying to use up my unsewn patterns before I buy any more so a bit of a dilemma going on here.

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Me Made May 2026

Agata · 1 day ago Competition Winner

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Love the style of both of these. Very flattering and they look comfortable!

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Me Made May 2026

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Absolutely fabulous! And I love that you are enjoying wearing them! Happy trousers!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

MMM 22nd May A bit of a cheat as I put this on but then decided it was going to be too warm so had to change. A full length Bryn with working buttonholes!

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Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley 🙂

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Help With This Fabric Please

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

You can see my pastel one on my YouTube video here - I'm sorry yours didn't turn out the way you wanted, I do have a few viscose tops where I can see the facing, or at least there is a slight change of colour because of it... but I tend to just...

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Help With This Fabric Please

Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 day ago

Yes it is a crafty pie viscose, I’d quite like a blouse or a dress but I think it would be a bit see through

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Paired with a self-drafted cover up!

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Friday 22nd May Three weeks in and I’ve definitely missed a couple of days, although still been in me mades! Hot off the machine is my Ann Tilley Magic Pants in cotton linen from Lamazi! I love them, they were such a joy to sew! Next time (and...

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Help With This Fabric Please

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Is this the Crafty Pie viscose fabric? I made a Tilly and the buttons Nell blouse in the pastel and love it! I thought I had a photo somewhere but can’t find it now!! That also has a facing but I didn’t have any issues with it showing through.

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Help With This Fabric Please

Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 day ago

Has anyone used this fabric and can show me their makes please? I really want to make something but it’s kinda sheer and I really don’t want to line it as I want to make a summer garment and not sure about another layer. I had the pastel colour...

Dress A Girl

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

I have done this, though I won't be taking part this year. One of our local resource centres opens their doors for anyone who wants to go and help. It occurs to me that some of the de-stashing that has been mentioned might find a home with this...

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Friday 22nd May I've changed out of my gardening togs and put on lazing about the house togs. The trousers are the New Look 6351 that I've been sewing on the socials this week. And the top is a very old New Look 6106, a very simple two piece cowl...

Chelsea Flower Show

Jiya · 1 day ago Plus Member

Yes who would have thought it would be a place to look to be inspired. Thanks for the construction tip for the Zadie. 😃xx

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

I’m going to take credit for the sunshine! I knew me making a sweater would change the weather!!!!! Thank you Hayley

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Friday 22nd May Hot and sticky after a few hours gardening. Just showing my gardening apron. Deep pockets for tools, tissues, oddments. The rest is ancient rtw ( the yellow top is circa 2009 when we sponsored a beer festival and this is the shirt we...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Love this whole outfit Donnie, just in time for the hot weather!! 😉

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Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks beautiful, the fabric is gorgeous and you have matched it up all so well with the rest of your outfit

Chelsea Flower Show

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Amazing, I haven’t been watching but what a fab place for inspiration. I made the Zadie about 8 years ago, so quite hard to remember, but I feel like there was quite a tricky bit of construction somewhere

Dress A Girl

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Thank you Elisa

De-Stashing

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

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Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thanks Donnie. I do like a bit of colour coordination 🤣 Hope to see you on Sunday morning.

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

Definitely better red dot placement here 🤣 Love the v neck style on you

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Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

It really is beautiful and I love the way you have matched the green with your top and your shoes! Tres chic!

De-Stashing

Jiya · 2 days ago Plus Member

😁Hilarious! I'll probably end up getting lost in it all and not be found for days! 😂

De-Stashing

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Me too. I tried, but I love the fabric I buy! It hasn’t gone well. I will just have to ‘sew up a storm’ to reduce it 🤣 Aside from getting rid of the large scraps, I sold one pattern, then couldn’t find it so I had to send the money back 🤷‍♀️....

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Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Me Made May Day 21. This is Sewing Therapy Ele Skirt. It is so swishy and cheerful in this floral lightweight cotton canvas from Dalston Mill Fabrics. As soon as I saw the print on this fabric, I knew I had to have something summery to wear in it!...

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2Nd Day Of The Mmmweek

JaneMurphy · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 2 days ago Community Member

Thursday 21st May A tnt Vogue t shirt pattern made in fabric from Minerva gifted to me by a friend. It's the same fabric Caz made her wrap dress on the Sewing Bee last year. After watching her I was very careful where the red dots were placed!! ...

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2Nd Day Of The Mmmweek

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

Lovely! Nothing wrong with repeat makes of tried and true patterns!!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 2 days ago Plus Member

MMM 21st May The hot-off-the-sewing-machine Atelier Jupe Charlie sweater in a French Terry from Roo-Tid. Love the pattern and the fabric was lovely to sew and is a delight to wear. Ronsard jeans you’ve seen before but now without their turn ups!

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2Nd Day Of The Mmmweek

JaneMurphy · 2 days ago Plus Member

So, this week is just 2 so far, but I am wearing my second Seamwork Callen and my Winnie 4.0 trousers (seems I like these, lol)

De-Stashing

Jiya · 2 days ago Plus Member

I have done a fabric swap, and given fabric to a local college for its textiles course. I do want to organise myself to go through all my fabric and do a proper fabric destash. I think it will be hard to do as Im so attach to so much of it! 😁

Chelsea Flower Show

Jiya · 2 days ago Plus Member

Anyone watching Chelsea Flower show? I was looking for garden inspo and found myself taking note of all the gorgeous outfits the presenters have been wearing. Giving me ideas for makes. Elaine Page was wearing a lovely floral suit. Florals being an...

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A New Week

JaneMurphy · 3 days ago Plus Member

Yes, they are. After wearing them the straps fall down and I kept pulling up the shorts, so if they don't fit Amanda, they will become jimjams

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

This fabric is beautiful! If you’re venturing into sewing skirts I love the True Bias Mave skirt , you can choose the length and whether you want to add any tiers.

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A New Week

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Really lovely colour on you, are these the ones you were saying in the social are too big and you’re going to pass them on?

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Petite Pattern Company Recommendations

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 days ago Plus Member

She hasn't made many patterns but The petite dressmaker has petite with different cup sizes. She does standard size too but they're in a different file

Dress A Girl

Elisa · 3 days ago Community Member

Here is the UK website https://dressagirlaroundtheworld.co.uk/

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A New Week

JaneMurphy · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie, if they don't fit my daughter in law, pajamas they are!!

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A New Week

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

Beautiful. Love the colour on you and the fit looks not too bad at all in the photo!

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

You are not alone. I have yet to meet a sewist who doesn't fear buttonholes! All I can say is, the more you do, the less intimidating they are! Do let us know what you decide and we'll need to see pictures too!!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

In the winter, yes to skinny jeans. Live in them, tucked into boots usually. No reason why I shouldn't wear them in warmer months.... Thank you!

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SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Ooh the trousers and blouse go sooo well together! I love the jacket too but agree the bottoms need less fullness - are you a skinny jean fan?

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Tamzzy_sews · 3 days ago

Yes, after I wrote last I was also considering a skirt - I have had good luck with the donovan skirt from helens closet ( https://helensclosetpatterns.com/collections/bottoms/products/donovan-skirt ). And it wouldn't take up TOO much fabric - I am...

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DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

Cannot help but speak to my own experience and preferences so feel free to ignore! 😂 for me, the fabric you linked to screams summer skirt - a swishy, flouncy one! With all of the colours in it, you could wear it with lots of different coloured T...

De-Stashing

Laura F · 3 days ago Plus Member

I do put some fabrics on my Sewing Socials I host (not very often) but I am going to have a clear out and put some on Vinted, I have two big bags of clothes to list so will add the fabric too - wish me luck :)

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Tamzzy_sews · 3 days ago

Good point. At the moment, I wear lots of tops and pants, but I am branching out to skirts and dresses as the sewing bug becomes further burrowed in me! I did buy myself some elastic thread to try to learn how to shirr (spelling)? I haven't dabbled...

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DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

What type of garments do you wear? In my experience, starting with the fabric is risky! Not suggesting you abandon the fabric! Just suggesting you think about what you wear most and we can then make suggestions for that type of garment! (This is from...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

Thank you! I will kill myself in them if I don’t shorten them though!!! 😂

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 3 days ago Community Member

Love those trousers! They look great.

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AnnieRose · 3 days ago

My photos are not the best I'm afraid. This top is made with a French cotton sateen, which was a 'rescued' fabric from the now sadly defunct Offset Warehouse. I love this top, which is now over 5 years old. I chose a simple top because of the bold...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

And the photos for 20th May

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 3 days ago Plus Member

MMM 20th May An errands and meetings morning. Nothing here I haven’t posted before. The Atelier Jupe Blake trousers which definitely need shortening. Trying yesterday’s Swanton blouse with them and think that works. Also tried with and without...

Pattern Rec For Confident Beginner

Tamzzy_sews · 4 days ago

Drooling over this cotton sateen - never used this fabric before. Any beginner/ intermediate pattern recommendations!? https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us/products/sunday-brunch-cotton-sateen-periwinkle-multi

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Now you say that about the pockets, I can see it! Thank you! I really appreciate the ideas and advice from you all

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Glad we have a similar sense of humour! I think I shall persist with the jacket and blouse and just eye the skirt with suspicion for now!!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you! I’ll have a go at styling the jacket differently first and see how it goes. Very grateful !

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Naomijane · 4 days ago

I think the blouse and skirt look great, and I love the inside detail of the jacket matching the blouse. The pockets on the outside of the jacket might be what's unbalancing the look...they are very big and draw the eye without being practical - I...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

My first thought was to wear the jacket away from the skirt also. A baggy jacket over jeans often works quite well. It all looks well made. Removing some fullness from the skirt could help a lot. I like the blouse on you and couldn't see much of a...

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

Tuesday 19th May No photo today as I'm beyond tired after a 5 1/2 mile walk in a very strong wind! I wore a me made top that you've seen before, me made socks but my trousers are purchased walking trousers - the horror!!

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Naomijane · 4 days ago

The shape of the top you want to make reminds me of a Qipao pattern. This might not be of any use to you, but here's a link to a video where they made a similar shaped outfit.

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

Tamzzy_sews · 4 days ago

Definitely one of those belly friendly tops. When i sew it straight (without the ruffle) I typically do a split hem (is that what it is called?) so there is no pulling near the hips/waist but I still get the clean lines of a straight top.

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Tamzzy_sews · 4 days ago

https://allwellworkshop.com/all-well-box-top Their book was a great intro for me and I still go back to it for bias bound necks, french seams etc.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

I agree with AnnieRose - separately I think they are all lovely, but perhaps not together - or at least not the skirt and jacket together as they do swamp you. The skirt and blouse go beautifully together, I would also wear the skirt with a more...

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This looks really lovely, I don't think I've heard of this pattern - which company is it?

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

You know it's good when you've made it 5 times!!

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Favourite Confidence Boosting Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This look beautiful on you AnneMarie, I actually don't think I can choose a favourite of the three

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Tamzzy_sews · 4 days ago

The All Well box top!!! I’ve made so so many of them (almost one for every day of the week) out of linen, quilting cotton, tans law, double gauze (see image) etc. with and without the ruffle, as a dress etc. this was my gateway pattern to garment...

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A New Week

JaneMurphy · 4 days ago Plus Member

A new week, a new make for mmm. A style arc Byron top and closet core Pietra shorts. Definitely size down next time. The shorts have been taken in about 2" in the waist already. I think if I managed to use the facing for the top instead of bias...

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 4 days ago

Ooo thank you, I will have a look! I think I found an instruction video of her's on YouTube the other day (I recognise the 'raggedlife' name).

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 4 days ago

Thank you, that's so kind of you to say. Your dress sounds great! It's got me wondering if I could adapt my pattern. It would certainly be easier to do up from the front than the back!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

What an excellent idea! Enjoy your sewing retreat.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

AnnieRose, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful reply - and for validating my own feelings about it!!! The fabrics were all prewashed, but I haven't washed them since they became garments as they really haven't been worn. I can...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

Donnie, I see exactly what you mean. However lovely it is, you have conveyed the feeling of 'just wrong'. I think it possible that size would make a difference, but sizing down these kinds of patterns is a lot of work for dubious gain. Can you...

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Swimsuit Patterns

DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hej Anna. Trevligt att träffas här. Vi bodde i Sverige i 7 år - i ett litet samhälle som heter Brattmon i Värmland, ungefär 5 timmar norr om Göteborg. En mycket lycklig tid för oss! Och det är nog så mycket jag minns i svenska!

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DonnieH · 4 days ago Plus Member

MMM 19th May Advice and ideas requested please! In some ways this could be called a cheat day as I won’t be wearing what the photographs show, as it is too big. But it is all me-made and I don’t know what to do with it for the best. I feel...

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Swimsuit Patterns

Anna_77 · 4 days ago

Yes the one piece swimsuit is my favourite. It is one of the few one piece swimsuits that actually fits me. Also, the fabric with smiling whales makes me happy!

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Swimsuit Patterns

Wendy_sews64 · 4 days ago

Thank you - I did struggle a bit with the rubber elastic at first. It was probably because I hadn't sewn elastic much before.

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Anna, so pleased you found us thanks to the YouTube video!! These swimsuits all look so good, do you have a favourite of the three?

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This is fantastic advice thank you so much for sharing!! Love how much you love sewing swimwear!

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Oh I really like the look of the tankini top!! The shorts look fab too but the top is fab

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Theses all look so good, super professional

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Swimsuit Patterns

Anna_77 · 4 days ago

I followed the step by step instructions on Sew Over It Stitch School and made my first bikini, the Zahra bikini 👙, first photo. Then I made the bikini top from the Megan Nielsen Cottesloe pattern, which is great if you want to go swimming and not...

Trouser Fitting

Keptinstitches · 5 days ago

I've looked into it but haven't had a proper go.

Trouser Fitting

Dawn H · 5 days ago Plus Member

I’ve been reading on her blog & watching on YT The Crooked Hem about the method of Top down centre out trouser fitting, it seems a great way of fitting, I’m looking at giving it a go when I next make a pair. Has anyone tried this method?

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Vintage Pattern Collection

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

You can probably find a cheaper latch hook, but Elspeth is a source of inspiration and expertise, and her products are excellent quality. https://www.raggedlife.com/pages/about-us

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Vintage Pattern Collection

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

I had a dress just like that in 1977. It was emerald green, a heavy cheesecloth type of fabric, multi tiered, and the bows were at the front of the bodice rather than the back. The shoulder straps were also tied rather than fixed. I felt very...

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

Simply stunning!! I have to say (as we say down here) you scrub up well girl!!! I'm so glad you were able to go to the event, and have fun!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda. I'm a big fan of the Canyon. There's enough detail in the top to keep things interesting but without making it frilly or blousy!! I would like to make one with a proper collar rather than just the narrow collar band. I like collars!

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Mmm 26

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

The fabric is perfect for today. Love the colours and the pockets in the pattern design. Cheerful and snug!

Trouser Fitting

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

Fascinating to read but also confirms to me how difficult it is to fit your own trousers!

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Me Made May 2026

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Monday 18th May It is cold today!! So I have on a very well worn Helen’s Closet York Pinafore, the fabric has faded across my tummy and where I put my phone in the pocket!! 😂 I also have on a plain white Ultimate T-shirt from Sew Over It...

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Pietra Toiles

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Ooh amazing work Sue, the second pair look great, especially at the front! Excited to see the final thing

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Ooh this is a bit of me! I love this style!!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 5 days ago

Onto vintage pattern make number...5? (Or 7 if I include my got-side-tracked projects). When I ordered this collection of patterns I was allowed one for 'free', so I decided to try something a bit different and go with a maxi dress circa 1977. So...

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Theresa T · 5 days ago Plus Member

It’s a crushed stretch dress velour in pewter, and purchased from FabWorks in Dewsbury

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

That's a lovely top. It is similar to the top pattern I almost bought at the quilt show on Friday. I like the neck treatment.

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Mmm 26

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Monday May 18th It's cold, it's wet and I'm back in a sweatshirt! This is Sinclair crew made in fabulous fabric from Bornella. The trousers are my own pattern, one of the first I made after almost perfecting a fitting crotch curve. I have no idea...

Trouser Fitting

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oh I'm looking forward to reading this later, thank you!

Trouser Fitting

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

.This perennial has popped up on Readytosew and I thought some of you might be interested. I am a great fan of Raphaelle, who has a good understanding of different bodies, although to be clear, this specific example is slim.

Help Me With Sawing!

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

I am so sorry, but I cannot see anything that I could help with. You seem to be a fairly standard size, so I agree with Hayley, look for a simple pattern - probably a very simple top with plenty of ease, from a weel-known pattern company to begin...

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

It's a phenomenon, known by different names in different situations, in which our (physical) view of ourselves is not always helpful. That is why we really need someone neutral and trusted to look at what we are doing. Do you have a model? Some...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 5 days ago Plus Member

MMM 18th May A day at my desk looms. A canyon top over a jersey camisole (rtw) and some baggy but comfortable jeans. Love the neatness of the Canyon pattern. Not quite so keen on busy floral fabrics! This was made from a remnant as a wearable...

De-Stashing

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

I managed to bin most of my large scraps today and I have sold a pattern 💪 It’s a start. I haven’t found any fabric (beyond scraps) that I can bear to destash because I either love them, or they will work for practice garments. It’s a start.

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 6 days ago

Sewing For A Boxy Figure

Lisasaved1 · 6 days ago

Thank you! I’m probably advanced, sewing mainly with knits. I struggle with woven and getting the fit. I can help others get the fit better on them but for some reason I drop my brain when I sew for myself. I will look into your suggestions!

De-Stashing

LaTrica · 6 days ago

It may be coming. I've de-stashed fabric twice before. Each time I gave the full garbage bag to my husband (I don't have FaceBook or Craigslist). I let him list them for free with whatever description he felt was appropriate. Each time I...

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Swimsuit Patterns

Jlmcmillan1 · 6 days ago

Oh my, swim is my heart sewing so I have so many I love but for those looking to get started in swim I recommend Jalie wholeheartedly. If you’ve done some swim and want to step up your game, use underwear/lingerie patterns to broaden your options....

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Pietra Toiles

Sue_gingerninja_sews · 6 days ago Plus Member

As promised here is my toiles of the pietra shorts. Went for the size 6 as per my hip measurement but there was far to much fabric on the back waist band, the front was too long in the rise. So I forgot the next toile I used a linen mix size 4 for...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley. So kind. x

Help Me With Sawing!

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Hi, Thank you for joining the forum, I don’t think I have ever seen anything like this before, drafting your own pattern is a totally different ball game to me. I’m believe there are some companies that can teach you pattern drafting but I...

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

You look lovely Donnie! I love an oversized shirt and the fabric is beautiful, but understand if it doesn’t feel right for you!

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Swimsuit Patterns

Dizzy_Quilts_and_Sews · 6 days ago Plus Member

Last year, I made a bathing suit I absolutely love. I feel cute in it, I feel confident and it’s really comfortable. The top is the Marblehead Tankini by Cashmerette and the bottoms are the Clearwater by Love Notions.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

MMM 17th May Out for lunch today! True Bias Emerson pants in vintage cotton plus an Ashton top from Helen’s Closet. Managed to get both out of 2m of fabric and using scraps for the facings in the top. First time I’d made either of these but...

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DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

My kinda style!! Practical, colourful and comfortable. Love it.

Help Me With Sawing!

newtosawinghelpme · 6 days ago

Currently i am new to it and in my town there is none one i know that can saw good. I want to make myself shirt (pattern is on the picture). I ask one time and someone helped me with measurements and i have it now i have to print it and i don't...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Debbie B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Great job. This is very inspiring. I need to get busy with finishing my wardrobe. I have lots of single pieces I love, but without a plan. Thank you for sharing.

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SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Another fab outfit Glenda

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Wow Theresa!!! You look fabulous! I’m so pleased you were able to go to the midnight gala and pleased you had a great time as well. What is the fabric you used?

De-Stashing

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

I've just donated lots of fabric to Remade in Worcester. I've also sorted fabric and threads to go to the textile department at my granddaughter's school. Still a lot to go but I feel so much better for having it out of the house.

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

Wow, that is fabulous! You look incredible. Great work.

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Glenda H · 6 days ago Community Member

Sunday 17th May Another McCalls 8240 made into a rugby shirt. This is cotton jersey from Pound Fabrics with personal resource white cotton for collar and buttonhole placket. ITS Mountain View jeans.

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Swimsuit Patterns

Wendy_sews64 · 6 days ago

I've made the Cottesloe by Megan Nielsen three times. It has pattern pieces for a one piece or two piece costume. I have enough leftover fabric to make a two piece.

Dalston Mill Fabric

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

I have used them but not their bundles they are a great and posted very quickly

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is stunning well done it looks great on you I bet you felt a million dollars.

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Linda B · 6 days ago Plus Member

Great idea I always feel so much better after a sort out

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Sewn At Midnight Gala

Theresa T · 6 days ago Plus Member

Despite some health issues, I managed to make a wonderful Gunnar Deathridge Persephone dress, and got to wear it to a wonderful sewing event last night. I felt fabulous wearing this. I did make a super size bag to fit my pair of flat shoes for later...

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Swimsuit Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Have you sewn a swimming costume before? Full swimsuit, bikini or tankini - if you have a pattern you love let us know. Photos of makes always welcome but only if comfortable - otherwise share the pattern company, pattern name and what you loved...

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Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago

I had a destash last year. I took several patterns and fabric to my sewing group and what was left I took to a swap at a sewing retreat I attended. It was great to get things I didn't want out of my sewing room.

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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thanks Haley. I was so sorry to miss the sew social this morning. See you next weekend.

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

Photographing the front is enough of a challenge. I was very impressed with your camera skills in this morning’s socials!

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Lovely dress. I think I prefer it with the brown/tan regular belt. We can't see the back to see if it looks like you sat in something!!

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DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

That definitely doesn’t look like a scraps project! You really are an inspiration

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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

MMM 16th May 3026 Slightly optimistic donning a dress today because the sun was shiny at 7am. By 10am I was back in jeans and jumper and trying to warm up! This is the Celia dress from the Modern Sewing Company. Fabric is a viscose twill from...

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Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Saturday 16th May I didn't get on here yesterday as I went to the Malvern quilt festival. But I wore my Simplicity shirt, my Jalie jeans, one of my waistcoats and my denim coat. Today is a casual day so I'm wearing another McCalls 8240 top this...