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Designing Your Wardrobe

JaneMurphy · 5 hours ago Plus Member

Thanks Donnie, I hope to as well!

Designing Your Wardrobe

DonnieH · 10 hours ago Moderator

Lovely to hear from you Jane. Glad you’ve found your sewjo again. Hope to see you on a social some time x

Designing Your Wardrobe

JaneMurphy · 12 hours ago Plus Member

Hi there, we'll it's been a minute. Vacations, puppy training and life have been busy. I have managed to sew a couple of things. I lost my sewjo for a bit, but I made the Cosmo blouse from Seamwork, the making moves pants (huge). And the classic pant...

Libertys

Linda B · 13 hours ago Plus Member

Yes I saw that Donnie it seems very reasonable thank you

Project Diaries

Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat

Adele · 14 hours ago Community Member

Quite a stressful start with the welt pockets 🧐 (I find welt pockets really difficult) and then button holes 😬. I’m quite happy with how they’ve turned out. I’ve got the gun flap and storm flap all sewn and attached.

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Btpd Chambray Plans

Debbie B · 15 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you. Me too.

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Btpd Chambray Plans

Debbie B · 15 hours ago Plus Member

They are from Pin Cut Sew. I think the pattern was only $4.😃

Notes From Sunday's Sewcial

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Moderator

I've deleted my previous comment because it referred to someone else. I am so sorry Mandy. I'm glad you enjoyed Sunday and, if I get it right this time, I'm thinking you now have a sparkling clean overlocker to get going on. If I am still wrong...

Libertys

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Moderator

https://www.abakhan.co.uk/ have a 50% off sale on Liberty Tana Lawns at the moment.......

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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Moderator

Really looking forward to watching your progress on this make. Good luck!

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Btpd Chambray Plans

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Moderator

Looking forward to seeing the finished garment!

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Btpd Chambray Plans

AnneMarie W · 16 hours ago Plus Member

love the teacup zipper pouches, I have not seen those before.

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Btpd Chambray Plans

Debbie B · 1 day ago Plus Member

I hope this works for this blouse. I was inspired by the shirts I saw people wearing at the Scots-Irish festival in Dandridge, Tennessee a couple weekends ago. Also finished my teacup zipper pouches I was working on during the sewcial. And a...

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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat

Adele · 1 day ago Community Member

Viscose was from Pound Fabrics

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Itch To Stitch - Acari Trench Coat

Adele · 1 day ago Community Member

Now that the seasons have begun to change and we’re now getting some rain I had a sudden urge to make a trench coat. I made the Lagan coat last year and lived the process so when I saw that Itch to Stitch had a trench coat pattern, it went straight...

Libertys

Linda B · 1 day ago Plus Member

We were talking about Libertys tonight in the social, I went last Saturday but only to stroke the fabrics, far too expensive for me but a lovely visit

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Fibremood Chicku

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This is such a fun pattern!! I've not seen it before, I love the back detail, although I know I'd get really cold in it!! You've made a great job of it Anne Marie, it's fab!

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Fibremood Chicku

AnneMarie W · 1 day ago Plus Member

Here is a couple of pictures of my Chicku sweater. I think it has such a funny name. I loved the colour in the fabric, which is a French Terry, bought from a shop no longer in operation. But the highlight is the back - it was very simple to do...

Book Club!

Debs · 1 day ago Community Member

Hey that is fine. its terrific we are all so different and love different writing styles as well.

Book Club!

AnneMarie W · 1 day ago Plus Member

I didn't love it, to be honest. sorry

Light Up Fabric

annexe · 1 day ago

That sounds like a really good idea. There is no rush for these dresses as festivals don't start till May or June but I don't want to leave it to the last minute. Christmas decorations are just arriving in the shops so I will have a look around....

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Lison Dress

Pam · 2 days ago Plus Member

I’d not heard of them before Stitch Festival, but they certainly do have some nice patterns 💕

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

Jess from Sew Much Moor Amanda Wyatt (social studio on IG. C L Hardie's wonderful assistant on the retreats) Either or both of the girls from The Fabric Obsession Karen from The Draper's Daughter

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Lison Dress

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

The dress is beautiful Pam and I really appreciate the intro to a new pattern company! I love their aesthetic x

Pattern Emporium Coco Pants

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

My tuppence worth is that making them with the external pockets would make them look less like pajamas... but whether the pocket would be visible on a patterned fabric, I don't know. Frankly, if you love the fabric and the pattern I'd say go for...

Light Up Fabric

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

Lovely to meet you here! It may be too simplistic, but I have a sheer curtain with built in fairy lights that gets rolled out every Christmas...I wonder if that might be the simple option as a base cloth for some kind of 'over' garment? I hope...

Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

What a successful day that was!! Thank you for sharing the resource.

Book Club!

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

Wiltshire libraries apparently have one copy in large print. I've reserved it but will also see about picking up a copy. I think it's important to use the library where we can to keep the service going! Looking forward to the read and the discussion.

Notes From Sunday's Sewcial

Mandy · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Donnie - i had a lovely time on Sunday. It's been a while since I've been on a social and this was the perfect re-start!

Project Diaries

By Hand London Leo Dungarees

DonnieH · 2 days ago Moderator

These really are great Hayley

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By Hand London Leo Dungarees

Debs · 3 days ago Community Member

They look amazing Hayley, so suit you too.

Book Club!

Debs · 3 days ago Community Member

I toi have read it and its my hamlets book fir this month as well. I loved it. Yourself?

Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee

Victoria · 3 days ago Plus Member

Hello All, I mentioned in the sewcial the other week that I was going to an alterations class at my local sewing space, Reading Sewing Bee. https://readingsewingbee.co.uk/ Taught by Victoria Beaumont at Stitches in Reading. ...

Light Up Fabric

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

Please will you let us know how it goes? I think it looks so interesting!

Pattern Emporium Coco Pants

Nikki · 3 days ago Plus Member

I just discovered the Coco pants and love them. I have some cozy checked cotton flannel I really want to make up for fall. Wondering if anyone has made this pattern up in this type fabric and if they gave off pajama vibes. Thanks!

Notes From Sunday's Sewcial

DonnieH · 3 days ago Moderator

As promised a round up of this morning's mentions: Recommended fabric shops: The Fabric Boutique and The Drapers Daughter Sewing machine cleaning: https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/henry-desk-vacuum-v2 Bag patterns: ...

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Lison Dress

AnneMarie W · 3 days ago Plus Member

This is lovely. I’ve never heard of this pattern company. I love the v neck in it. I have the same fabric and haven’t figured out what to do with it yet. I thought it was more summery, but your styling is making me think.

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Outfit For London Frocktails 2026 (And Beyond!)

Alisewsteadysew · 3 days ago Community Member

Thanks Hayley! It was a great night, the outfits were amazing, and meeting so many lovely people IRL just made it 😁

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Outfit For London Frocktails 2026 (And Beyond!)

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Wow Ali!!! So much work went into these and it was lovely to see the updates and hear your thoughts during the socials! The whole outfit has come together perfectly and you look fabulous. Those reverse welt pockets are amazing too! Did you enjoy...

Light Up Fabric

annexe · 3 days ago

Thanks for your suggestions ladies

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Outfit For London Frocktails 2026 (And Beyond!)

Alisewsteadysew · 4 days ago Community Member

for London Frocktails 2026: I really enjoyed the creative process of making these trousers. I had an initial idea in mind and had collected inspiration pictures over the past few months. I sourced the cotton pinstripe fabric on a trip to Japan, but...

Book Club!

Debbie B · 4 days ago Plus Member

I just ordered mine. Can't wait.

Sewing Machine Service

GraysDesigns · 4 days ago

Hi, I live in the south of Johannesburg and I'm looking for a reputable person to service my machines.

Light Up Fabric

AnnieRose · 4 days ago

I have done that Sandybeth, but I can see that isn't the same effect. I can't help either, but had a lovely moment looking at this site: https://www.lumigram.it/

Light Up Fabric

Sandybethsews · 4 days ago Plus Member

Hi Anne and welcome. My first thought would be to use those tiny LED lights that come on flexible wire and are battery operated. They could be secured onto a dress with a few stitches and the battery pack could go in a pocket.

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

Nikki · 4 days ago Community Member

Light Up Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Anne, lovely to have you here! Ooh wow that is quite a challenge - not something I've ever done but really excited to see what you do and the results!

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Hi Nikki - yes it's available here for you - https://threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/community-spotlight-live-events

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

Nikki · 4 days ago Community Member

Emma - The Fabric Boutique Ashby De La Zouch

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

Nikki · 4 days ago Community Member

Hi Hayley. Are we able to watch Septembers community spotlight please? I sadly missed it but like you said watch them each month. Thank you x Nikki x

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Lison Dress

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Yep, that's the way things go unfortunately!

Light Up Fabric

annexe · 5 days ago

Hello. I'm Anne and I'm a new member. I often get asked to do something different and challenging. The latest is for my adult daughter and her friends who want dresses that light up for festivals. I've been searching on line and I think fibre...

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Lauren, the owner of Elbe Textiles/Patterns. Not sure if it will work out though due to time difference. She is in Australia.

Book Club!

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

I prefer my books electronic. I have it on my TBR list and will read it in time.

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Lison Dress

Pam · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thanks Glenda - I’m making a second one, but the facing isn’t going in as easily - isn’t that always the case 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Second Pair Of Parker Pants

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you 🙂 I hadn’t heard of them either before buying this pattern.

Sewing Clubs

Laura F · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thanks Hayley xx

Book Club!

Laura F · 1 week ago Plus Member

Me too Glenda, not a fan of a kindle x

Guest Events - Who Would You Like To Meet?

Helen · 1 week ago Plus Member

How about Lucy from Sew Essential

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Second Pair Of Parker Pants

Jiya · 1 week ago Plus Member

These look lovely Annie. I have heard of Parker Pants but the brand BF is new to me.

Beyond The Pink Door

Jiya · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda very kind of you.

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Second Pair Of Parker Pants

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda 😊

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Precious Fabric Make

Anniehen · 1 week ago Plus Member

Ahh thanks Glenda. I was making it in our Sew social two weeks ago 🙂

Beyond The Pink Door

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Those are lovely makes. I especially like the last one. They look good on you.

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Eye Masks

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

There are some YouTube videos on making eye masks. May be worth watching a few to get some ideas.

I Have To Share!

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Something similar happened to me once as well. As I dislike pdf patterns it didn't go down well with me!! Mine was something ridiculous like the print setting was to automatically do something which altered the margins or something. I cant really...

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Lison Dress

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

That looks great. I like the neckline and collar, just what I would go for.

Stay Stitching Question

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

I don't often stay stitch but when I do it's with a smaller stitch so it doesn't stretch out the curve. It really depends on the fabric and the curve and the use the garment will get-for knit fabrics I use fusible seam tape that disappears later,...

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Viscose Twill With Stretch - What To Make

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

How much stretch does it have and what is the recovery like? To find the stretch take 10cms of the fabric and stretch it as much as you can along side a measure. Every cms is a 10% stretch so 10cms to 15 cms is 50% stretch, 10cms to 11cms is 10%...

Book Club!

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

I've just ordered a paperback copy from Amazon. It's much cheaper on kindle but I prefer to hold a book. It has good reviews so looking forward to reading it.

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Viscose Twill With Stretch - What To Make

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Ooh interesting, do you know how heavy it is? I’m guessing if you’ve said it’s like a challis it pretty light weight. I would treat it like any other viscose I think, perhaps a dress or blouse that is semi fitted to make the most of the stretch?...

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Second Pair Of Parker Pants

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Those look great. Love the whole outfit - fabulous.

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Precious Fabric Make

Glenda H · 1 week ago Community Member

Oooh, that looks fabulous. I love the fabric and can see why it is precious for you. A lovely make that suits you well.

Stay Stitching Question

Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago

I don't stay stich, but I use fusible bias tape instead. It's a Vlieseline product and it works well for me on a variety of fabrics.

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Viscose Twill With Stretch - What To Make

Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 week ago

I’ve got a lovely 130gsm viscose twill with spandex and no clue what to make It’s 96% viscose 4% spandex will it bag out if I make trousers? It behaves exactly as a viscose chilli and seems to need a lot of ironing too… I’m regretting the...