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Taking A Break From Sewcials

Lesley · 11 hours ago Plus Member

Have a lovely summer with your family Jane. See you in the autumn.

Taking A Break From Sewcials

DonnieH · 11 hours ago Plus Member

Enjoy the summer with your family!

Taking A Break From Sewcials

JaneMurphy · 13 hours ago Plus Member

Thank you Hayley. Oh, and I love the new addition to the site, incredible!

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Latest Makes

SewHayleyJane · 15 hours ago Admin

These are adorable Jane!!

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Canon Dress

SewHayleyJane · 15 hours ago Admin

This looks really lovely Sandra!!

Taking A Break From Sewcials

SewHayleyJane · 15 hours ago Admin

Hi Jane, we will certainly miss you in the socials but sounds like you've got your hands full! Looking forward to seeing you again in a few months

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Canon Dress

Sandra · 16 hours ago Plus Member

My first toile in toile fabric of the Canon dress. The three inches I added to the V was correct for me. But the next one I am going to grade from the centr front and back. Which feel correct and take an inch out of the sides as there seems a...

Taking A Break From Sewcials

JaneMurphy · 16 hours ago Plus Member

Hey everyone, just wanted to say that I am taking a break from the sewcials for the summer. It is much too busy with grandkids, biking and golfing to fit everything in it seems. I will post new makes as I get things made. See you in the fall!

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Latest Makes

JaneMurphy · 16 hours ago Plus Member

I seem to have lost my sewjo lately, so I decided to make some things for my grandson. They are the Finley Hoodie and parachute pants.

Clc Prints

Laura F · 17 hours ago Plus Member

Clc Prints

Laura F · 17 hours ago Plus Member

Feel free to call them Ruthy, they are so helpful x

Favourite Sewing Podcasts

Laura F · 17 hours ago Plus Member

Maybe I will dip my toe into a sewing podcast, I do love a good podcast x

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Share Your Sewing Room Project Diaries!

Linda B · 17 hours ago Plus Member

A great tool I love it

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Share Your Sewing Room Project Diaries!

SewHayleyJane · 19 hours ago Admin

I am loving hearing about all the Sewing Rooms and Project Diaries being set up over the last 24 hours! If you've set yours up let us know about it here - if it's public we can click on your name in the thread and see what you're up to! We will be...

Clc Prints

DonnieH · 20 hours ago Plus Member

Ruth’s I don’t know if my screenshot will help! I uploaded 3 patterns. 2 of them have two A0 pages and the other has three. Total 7 pages with three file uploads added to the line item.

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Anna_77 · 21 hours ago

I love this! I am new here but I have already started using the project feature. It looks really useful and inspiring!

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Swimsuit Patterns

Anna_77 · 21 hours ago

Tack för ditt svar, jag märkte först nu att jag fått ett svar. Ja verkligen trevligt att träffas här. Värmland är ett mycket vackert landskap. Det var trevligt att du svarade på mitt inlägg, hälsningar från Anna

Garment Swap Idea....

SewHayleyJane · 21 hours ago Admin

I love this idea Donnie - I'm more than happy for a garment of fabric swap thread to be started and then anyone that needs to be connected privately I can facilitate until we can get something set up

Garment Swap Idea....

DonnieH · 22 hours ago Plus Member

I've just been listening to one of the previous guest recordings as I work this morning, and Hayley and Lauren (from Guthrie & Ghani) were talking about the garment swap rail that G&G offer at one of their open day type of events. It got me...

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Friday Pattern Company Canyon Dress

Mardi L · 22 hours ago

I made the top version recently. I sized down to small because I prefer things more fitted. My tip for the placket is to take your time, be really precise and use washaway tape on all four sides. Mine is almost perfect even if I do say so myself :)...

Clc Prints

DonnieH · 23 hours ago Plus Member

Amazing. Ordered at 19.05 last night and received the despatch notification just after 9am - and not just the shop confirmation but the courier confirmation too. Very impressed with the turnaround!

Favourite Sewing Podcasts

Becky W · 1 day ago

Im another fan of Love2Sew! I found this link to 13 podcasts below on fabrics galore: https://www.fabricsgalore.co.uk/blogs/fabric-news/inspirational-sewing-podcasts-in-the-uk-and-beyond Not all have continued but still nice to have a listen.

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

Thank you so much. I agree with DonnieH. I shall look forward to using it when I get home to my computer Not sure there is enough time to add all of my stash though!

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

We're in the Perigord at the moment. And thank you!

Clc Prints

Dawn H · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hi Ruth, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I didn’t have any problems, just chose which paper I wanted the patterns printed on then uploaded the files from my Dropbox. You need to indicate how many sheets there are to print also so you...

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“Grow A Pair Adele, And Make A T-Shirt” I Said To Myself, So…

VegaSews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Well done, they look lovely. And once you’ve got some comfortable t shirts made in lovely fabric you’ll never be able to go back to shop bought ones!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

VegaSews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Oh wow. This looks wonderful. What a great idea to help us out with planning and getting inspired. I can’t wait to get started when I have a moment. Many thanks to you both. You are both so clever!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

That’s fantastic!! I’m so pleased you love it

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

MrsB · 1 day ago Plus Member

Looooooove the sewing room! Just added my first project 😍

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Amazing, so pleased you like it Lelan!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

So pleased you like it! Watch this space for more features coming soon, for now we wanted to launch the main feature and see if there are any problems with it and how people like it. Then we have updates in the pipeline to make things more shareable...

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 day ago Community Member

Gorgeous. This makes me sure I have to sew one.

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Lelan · 1 day ago

I absolutely love this new feature... already added four WIPs!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Naomijane · 1 day ago Competition Winner

Oh so it does! Thank you!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

NaomiJane if you click on my name on one of my posts - it will take you to my sewing room!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Naomijane · 1 day ago Competition Winner

I think it's a great new feature and I especially love the photos displayed like Polaroids. And I'll be interested to see how the catalogue of patterns develops. I have a question; How does one go about visiting other people's sewing rooms that...

Clc Prints

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you Laura. First order placed. Love that they also print & bind the instruction books and their 3D printer things are useful too.

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Absolutely gorgeous!! This looks so lovely on you! Also… the backdrop looks somewhere rather lovely too

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Donnie this makes me so happy to read, thank you so much for giving it a go and your feedback already!!

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

The dress is beautiful and you look stunning in it! I hope you are enjoying wearing it!

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

In a couple of minutes I have added an item to the fabric stash, set up a project, added photos and notes and a diary entry, linked it to the fabric in my stash ...... This feels like sewing planning and organisation heaven. So simple and...

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Love it Hayley and Andy! Just enough detail and fields without pushing me into overwhelm!! Love that we can keep going back in to add to existing projects and keep a record of progress over time. That's going to be really helpful.

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Naomijane · 1 day ago Competition Winner

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

Naomijane · 1 day ago Competition Winner

Ooo this looks fun! Does everyone get a sewing room or just plus members?

Clc Prints

Ruthy · 1 day ago Community Member

Welcome To Your Sewing Room - New Feature

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I am so excited to share with you all the new feature Andy and I (ok... mostly Andy) have been working on - your own virtual sewing room! A simple way to share your sewing projects in a diary format, update it in real time, share photos and keep...

Project Diaries

Adaptive Shop Apron

Lelan · 1 day ago

Thank you, Annie. I appreciate that sentiment.

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Adaptive Shop Apron

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

I am so impressed by these, the amount of thought and work that has gone in to them. Your determination and creativity are amazing! I hope you have many years of service from them.

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Holmes Dress From Helen's Closet

AnnieRose · 1 day ago

I was unsure about this frock, but it is perfect for our holiday! The fabric is a cotton ikat weave, bought from the much missed Offset Warehouse, I had to cut across the width because that's how the stripes run. I made a bodice toile, and...

Clc Prints

Monique · 1 day ago

can you try take a screenshot of your cart and show us? also i believe you can also email them the files after ordering if you are worried its not right. this is what my basket would look like after add the files

Pesky Slippy Viscose - No More!

Ariane_et_le_fil · 2 days ago Community Member

Thank you for sharing ! I must have a rest of what we call here, bulgomme. It's more structured than yours but it's the same principle.

My Grandson Has Arrived!

Ariane_et_le_fil · 2 days ago Community Member

Happy long live to Caolån. Congratulations to all the family. He arrived just in time to follow the football cup ;-)

My Grandson Has Arrived!

Rebecca M · 2 days ago Plus Member

It’s pronounced Kay-lan he really is a sweetie and so adorable (even at 4am) and because my daughter had a c-section im helping and offered to do the night rota, over the weekend. 😂 Jeese I forgot how exhausting it is

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Adaptive Shop Apron

Lelan · 2 days ago

Thank you, Hayley. That is a high compliment indeed!

Ai Generated Patterns On Etsy

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

I created and shared a YouTube video yesterday discussing the rise of AI generated patterns that you can now find on Etsy - with contributions from Sew Over It and Ann Tilley about the work that actually goes into creating a sewing pattern, testing...

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Adaptive Shop Apron

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This is absolutely fantastic Lelan, what a clever solution to a big problem! It looks really good as well, functional and stylish

My Grandson Has Arrived!

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Oh huge congratulations!! He is absolutely gorgeous, and so pleased to hear everyone is doing well! I have to ask… how do you pronounce his name?

Pesky Slippy Viscose - No More!

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

Jasmin this is amazing!! I’m so pleased this worked for you, everyone needs to know about this. Can’t wait to see your trousers, the ones I’ve seen look so lovely

My Grandson Has Arrived!

Netty · 2 days ago Plus Member

How adorable, congratulations Nanny Rebecca. I’m sure he won’t be short for cute clothes over the upcoming years. xx

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Baby Shower Outfits

Rebecca M · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you, yes this is my favourite style of outfit now I did make another set in different fabric

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Baby Shower Outfits

Rebecca M · 2 days ago Plus Member

The top I’m wearing is a free tutorial on YouTube by Jessica shaw (diy ruffle pyjama top) pants I’m wearing are my go to sienna trousers by nh patterns My daughters top and skirt is the daisy frock by Lydia Naomi, I just didn’t attach the bodice...

My Grandson Has Arrived!

Rebecca M · 2 days ago Plus Member

Baby Caolån Declan Bobby Joyce arrived on Tuesday 9th June by c-section weighing (as I correctly predicted) a healthy 8lbs, my daughter is doing amazing and I’m having the best time doting on him, being promoted to nanny is amazing, he is the best...

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Friday Pattern Company Canyon Dress

helen-a78 · 2 days ago Plus Member

What a lovely dress, I have just made the top and agree with the placket opening being very low, I think I am going to stitch mine together a little way.

Pesky Slippy Viscose - No More!

Jasmin · 2 days ago Plus Member

I LOVE this community! 😍😍 On a recent sewing social I mentioned the pains of cutting out viscose fabric (or any drapey fabric), it slips and slides and shifts and I think we can all agree, it has a mind of its own! I asked if anyone had any...

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Adaptive Shop Apron

Lelan · 2 days ago

Correction: these are overalls, not coveralls.

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Adaptive Shop Apron

Lelan · 2 days ago

So, I have a problem. I am decidedly uncoordinated when trying to do almost anything for more than a few minutes. Since most work involving sewing projects and working on antique and vintage sewing machines takes much longer than a few minutes, I...

Clc Prints

Ruthy · 2 days ago Community Member

Hi Monique I did all that. It's when you go to view the order that it all looks like a mish mash and it's that part that I'm concerned about I'll give another go and see what happens Thanks for taking time to respond

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Katie, it’s a real favourite 🙂

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Ahh, thank you Hayley 🙂

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Anniehen · 2 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Vicki 🙂

What To Do?

Ariane_et_le_fil · 2 days ago Community Member

And also, a pinafore with the check one could be great

What To Do?

Ariane_et_le_fil · 2 days ago Community Member

With the white ones, you could maybe sew a caftan or a dress with center seams on the front and the back, playing with the stripes. With the checked one, maybe a long skirt or pants.

What To Do?

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

Ooh... interesting fabrics! I'm genuinely not sure... the white fabric is giving polo shirt vibes - maybe something Wimbledon inspired!

Clc Prints

Monique · 3 days ago

Hi Laura, for each order you add the A0 file and then adjust the quantity to the number of pages the A0 file has. For example if an A0 file has 3 pages, you select 3 for quantity. If the file is layered and you know what size you want, In the...

What To Do?

AnnieRose · 3 days ago

So I am getting better at photos! I need your help. Here I am at a fabulous French market, where this lovely man is selling French woven cotton and linen. I must buy some, it feels wonderful The tea towel type fabric is 60cm wide The check...

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

sew_itz_vicki · 4 days ago Community Member

This looks absolutely fantastic! I love the collar and the frill, and what beautiful fabric 😍

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

Thank you so much Agata! We all have times like that!!

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My Latest Bra

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago Admin

This is beautiful Glenda, so well made! Where did you get the lace and underwires from?

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Anniehen · 4 days ago Plus Member

Thank you Glenda 🙂

Clc Prints

Ruthy · 4 days ago Community Member

Ive just tried Hayley and it seemed very random. I'm not sure i did it right so not placed the order

Clc Prints

Ruthy · 4 days ago Community Member

Was it complicated for you Dawn? I watched the tutorial on how to order and thought I had done it right but when ive viewed my order it all seemed very random and confusing so not placed the order. Any advice appreciated

Clc Prints

Ruthy · 4 days ago Community Member

Hi Laura I just tried to order 13 patterns comprising of 32 pages in total. I watched the how to order tutorial and thought i understood but when ive gone to view the order, its all very random. I even put in the notes how many pages for each...

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

LauraB · 5 days ago

Thank you - I adore this fabric but my partner says you can see right through it! No one needs that. So I will take in the tips and try! X

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

Kathy_Sews · 5 days ago Community Member

I've also got a sheer Jersey fabric and was going to make that top by adding a small seam allowance, sewing two front (and two back) pieces together, turning the raw edges to the inside, and then use as if a single fabric. At least that's the plan...

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“Grow A Pair Adele, And Make A T-Shirt” I Said To Myself, So…

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Those look super. Well done. Once you have a well fitting t-shirt pattern you can make loads just changing the style details a little or even just playing with fabric. Glad you took the plunge!

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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Playdate Blouse

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

Love the fabric you have used. Such a pretty blouse.

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My Latest Bra

Glenda H · 5 days ago Community Member

I made this bra over the weekend. It's a Lilypa Designs Lanai which I first made a few years ago. The cups fit me mighty fine but I think I may have expanded since I last made it and this time the band is a trifle snug. It should ease up after a...

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

LauraB · 5 days ago

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“Grow A Pair Adele, And Make A T-Shirt” I Said To Myself, So…

Agata · 6 days ago

Well done :D they are great

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

Agata · 6 days ago

Happy belated birthday. Hope you enjoyed your day. Sorry haven't been around much, between teen at home, life and thunderstorms my free time with access to Internet is very limited at the moment

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

Playsuit - yes that's the word, thank you! Haha I didn't count them but each house definitely had one. I recognised the treadle Singer in the '50s house as a match for my own!

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Nope, that's pretty much what I would do as well - baste together and then sew as one

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

LauraB · 6 days ago

Just the bodice. I'm thinking just double up the pieces and baste together? Any other suggestions! Xx

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Thank you Kristi

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Thank you so much Katie

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Oooh that's an interesting question, I've not come across many examples of a lined jersey garment... I'm trying to think how you might do that with the neckband on the Adrienne. I'm assuming it's only the bodice you'd line and not the sleeves?

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Ooh this looks lovely - I think if it's shorts it's called a "playsuit" as opposed to a jumpsuit. Love these kinds of museums too, did you count the machines?

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Kristi's Learn To Sew Garments Diary

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Fantastic well done!! That fabric is lovely, and love your beaky friend keeping you company there!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 6 days ago Competition Winner

I'm sorry you've had to give it up. But how lovely to demonstrate traditional crafts to children. Hopefully it'll inspire some of them to ditch the screen and take up a craft!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

AnnieRose · 6 days ago

I have just had to give up rag rugging as it worsens the arthritis in my hands. I can still do small amounts, and recently was invited to demonstrate 'traditional crafts' in a local school.

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Kristi's Learn To Sew Garments Diary

Kristi_Joy · 1 week ago

Got the side seams done! The hem and sleeve cuffs are all that left!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

LaTrica · 1 week ago

This looks super cute and comfy!

Lining A Sheer Jersey Fabric

LauraB · 1 week ago

Hello! Hope you are all well My first post is a big ask. Hopefully you lovely folk will be able to help. I have a super sheer Farm Rio jersey fabric from Rainbow Fabrics. Could anyone guide me to a tutorial to line it - I think I have enough to...

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

Kristi_Joy · 1 week ago

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a lovely day!

Leah Pattern From Tilly And The Buttons

Kristi_Joy · 1 week ago

I like the 'top' version of it! The side tie details add something a little special. I'm working on the Tilly and Buttons Stevie right now learning techniques. This is going on my list for a possible second top as it doesn't have set in sleeves!

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Kristi's Learn To Sew Garments Diary

Kristi_Joy · 1 week ago

Update: I picked a size on the pattern sewed a toile out of an old sheet. The size worked well! so then I cut out the fabric. I started sewing and took it slow. I have the shoulder seams done, the ties and yoke attached. This weekend I'll...

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Kristi's Learn To Sew Garments Diary

Kristi_Joy · 1 week ago

Thank you for cheering me on! Knowing how to sew a quarter inch seam came in real handy in doing a Hong-Kong seam finish!!

Beyond The Pink Door May Fabric

Debbie B · 1 week ago Plus Member

Thank you Jane!

Happy Birthday, Hayley Jane

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

Happy birthday Hayley!!

Beyond The Pink Door May Fabric

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

Great job Debbie!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 week ago Competition Winner

As I've been away (exploring my ancestral county of Northumberland), I've not had time to do much sewing. Before I left, however, I did start a quick-to-make 1970s shorts jumpsuit...is there a proper name for it?..which I finished today. I think...