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Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 13 hours ago Admin

Aaah I see! Yes I think you’re right most people don’t like the neck facing as it still rolls out even if you’ve understitched it

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 13 hours ago Admin

Ooh… I might have one of those somewhere!! Thank you

Cross Grain

SewHayleyJane · 13 hours ago Admin

Oh gosh I’m sorry to hear that happened, that’s such a pain! I would say go for it, cut on the cross grain. If it will get wasted anyway by making shorts you might as well. I believe it’s completely fine to do that, obviously if you haven’t got a...

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 14 hours ago Plus Member

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 14 hours ago Plus Member

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How Long Does Fabric Sit In Your Stash?

Anniehen · 15 hours ago Plus Member

BTPD doesn’t count 😜 I love mine. I need to be no buy, but I’m focusing on low buy. Fabric in my stash goes back to when I started sewing in 2021 and I have too much 😳

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

Anniehen · 15 hours ago Plus Member

It’s so beautiful Sally. I have this pattern. Your version is inspiring.

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Abby Dress

Sandra · 15 hours ago Plus Member

Yes it is and is so comfy to wear. Do not bother with the interfacing in the sleeves. It is too much weight. I recut and redid those. So much better for the flow of the dress.

Cross Grain

Maximum · 16 hours ago

Thx for replying! Mine also came from Jenny Stitches and colour run might well have been the particular dark teal dye. It’s been ironed and feels soft and relaxed with plenty of drape. I’m just not sure about aligning with the weft. “The sewing...

Cross Grain

DonnieH · 16 hours ago Plus Member

I'll be interested to see what others have to say about this but first, I'm so sorry you've had this experience. It's so disappointing when you have plans to then have them thwarted. Thank goodness you did the pre-wash! I've recently prepared several...

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Abby Dress

Grace · 16 hours ago Beyond Measure

Is this the Wardrobe by Me one please? I have it and keep thinking I should have a go. This looks lovely 😍. I did think it looked like a comfy pattern!

Cross Grain

Maximum · 20 hours ago

First post so hope I don’t break any rules. I bought some linen viscose to make wide leg trousers but the shrinkage was so bad that I cannot fit the pattern pieces on with the grainline parallel to the selvedge. As it’s a woven can I get away...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewingandDoggos · 23 hours ago Plus Member

What you need there is a stiletto awl, you line both sides up, basting or pinning if you are nervous, then stab through both sides at once. The holes you make are the starter holes for the snaps :)

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewingandDoggos · 23 hours ago Plus Member

Comment makes more sense with pictures. From couture sewing techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewingandDoggos · 1 day ago Plus Member

I have a theory that people only ever use boas binding because they think creating a facing is hard, but the thing is that once you ‘get’ how to create a facing using a pattern piece you never go back, and I’m not talking about a simple neck facing...

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Almost Blouse.

Sandra · 1 day ago Plus Member

It is losing weight that has had me make to do it, especially as it is not dropping off in even body proportions as yet. Bust and waist four and a half inches each but hips only one and a half inches and that has only just happened. So toiles...

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Abby Dress

Sandra · 1 day ago Plus Member

Yes. Two versions. The other has a tiered skirt part. That is on my list to do. I have the fabric, I just need to do it.

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks beautifully sewn! Ah yes, that is a common mistake to think of the shoulder seams as the quarter points. But for a first t-shirt I still think that neckband looks pretty spot on!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

These look fantastic! And the common consensus these days is who cares about "flattering" - if you're comfortable and feel good in them then that is all that matters! These will be so comfortable as the weather warms up

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I always love the illustrations on vintage sewing patterns - just so classic!

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I would definitely email Tamlyn about her Sew Toon socials to find out if there's one running on those dates. I don't think they are equipped but I'm sure they could accommodate. I would recommend a trip to Guthrie and Ghani for shopping - I...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Agreed - buttons on tops and dresses, zips on skirts and trousers!

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ah... that will soon change I'm sure!

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

oooh... some strong opinions here!! Hehe! I agree with you about the buttonhole function on sewing machines - it should be a pretty basic and standard application on a machine and be rigorously tested! Hook and eye - have their place but they...

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

Melissa H · 1 day ago Plus Member

I will be in forfar, but am willing to drive anywhere ☺️

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I have to admit I've never added poppers/snaps I don't think - definitely worried on messing those up and would rather do buttons!

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Haha - the best kind!

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ah - another word for Snaps!!

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Abby Dress

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This looks really lovely Sandra - this is the Wardrobe By Me Abby Dress I think?

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ooh gosh, that's a big question! Where in the UK will you be staying?

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Almost Blouse.

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

This is looking fab Sandra, I'm always interested to hear how much consideration you put into the toiling process - you're much more thoughtful than I am!!!

Sew Socials

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

I'm so happy to hear this Glenda - it's been such a joy to get to know everyone. And I agree - the off topic conversations are always interesting!!

Sew Socials

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

That's fantastic Annie, I'm so pleased we were able to give you the support and confidence you needed! Looking forward to seeing your blouse

Sew Socials

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

We would absolutely love to see you there, like Donnie says there not really any protocol - show up as you are, join in with the chat as much or as little as you like. I try to go around and ask everyone what they are working on to make sure every in...

Sew Socials

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Oh Donnie, I'm so touched by your words! Thank you thank you thank you, I can't tell you what it means to hear this and see how much you've gotten out of joining. It has been such a pleasure to get to know you, along with everyone else that joins...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

I quite like buttons but use zips for trousers. I don't like hooks and eyes that much and I can guarantee that I'll mess up poppers/snaps. However a fastening free garment has much to recommend itself to me.

Sew Socials

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Well said, Donnie, I don't always speak a lot (well, ok, sometimes I do!!) but I love being in company with like minded people who understand my sewing hobby. It's lovely to see everyone doing their own thing and being able to ask questions or just...

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

Glenda H · 1 day ago Community Member

Malvern quilt show is on for those dates.

Sew Socials

Anniehen · 1 day ago Plus Member

I have loved the two I have joined so far. Hope to be there pretty much every week. Today, I got so much help for my fear of buttonholes. Inspired by what I learned and my practicing this morning, I will be starting a blouse with buttons tomorrow 😀

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

Melissa H · 1 day ago Plus Member

Pull up or overs are my preference, followed closely by snaps. Also, what is a popper. Google search is letting me down on this one!

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

Melissa H · 1 day ago Plus Member

Hello Folks. I will be in the UK for business week of 11 May and will be free on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before I go to Norway for the next weeks business. Any suggestions on places that are sewing related (shopping, classes, socials with...

Chair In The Sewing Room

Melissa H · 1 day ago Plus Member

I chose my current chair for two reasons: My children are young adults and were familiar with the brand as it is a "gaming chair". I had the chance to experience the chair in a bag making class at Sew Whatever Studios in Illinois. If...

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 day ago

Thank you! They were pretty simple to make. The pocket construction was a little unusual, but perfectly achievable by blindly following the instructions and not over thinking! The dress fabric I'll be using is a wine-coloured poly-cotton from...

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Ooh these all look so good!! I would love those boiler suits for working in the garden! How were they to make? That 1940s dress is going to be stunning, it's such a classic style. What is the fabric you're going to use?

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

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Wow Donnie you have been so busy! This is all so incredible to read and thank you so much for the kind words about the forum and socials, it has been such a pleasure to get to know you there! All your makes are just fantastic! The precision on...

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 day ago

I've nearly finished the Babette boiler suit, which just needs a front zip. I'm still learning how to insert zips, and actually find it easier to hand sew them neatly than battle with my machine. This make wasn't in my plan for the year, but I had so...

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

SewHayleyJane · 1 day ago Admin

Absolutely beautiful Sally! You've done a fantastic job, was excited to see this one made up after you showed us in the social!

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank-you, so kind of you 😍

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Well I am glad you persisted! The dress is magnificent and the fabric looks gorgeous on you. What an amazing outfit you've created!

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

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

I wore a black and white uniform for years and was completely lost once the time came when I could choose my own clothes! I too had my colours done and there is no doubt in my mind that it has boosted my confidence when making purchases of clothes or...

Sew Socials

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

I hope you'll join us soon! No protocol. No dress code. No expectations. Just a warm welcome and the odd giggle!

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 1 day ago Plus Member

No idea why they didn’t load on my original post - maybe because I was doing on my phone 🤷‍♀️

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 1 day ago Plus Member

I uploaded photos but they aren’t showing

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

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Wonderful words! I too have given myself permission to sew this month. Interestingly I treated myself to Colour Analysis for my 60th birthday and I am now sewing my clothes around my specific colour palette with the aim that they will all...

Sew Socials

Sandybethsews · 1 day ago Plus Member

Thank you for this post. I was thinking of joining in this week but was rather nervous to give it a go as I wasn’t sure what the ‘protocol’ was.

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Almost Blouse.

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Love the collar/neckline. Sounds like it’s been well worth doing a toile for this blouse.

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Abby Dress

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Gorgeous fabric and a beautiful wearable toile

Sew Socials

Lesley · 1 day ago Plus Member

Well said Donnie, and so beautifully expressed.

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Abby Dress

Sandra · 1 day ago Plus Member

My toile of the Abby dress (view A) is a wearable toile. So comfortable to wear and ready for summer.

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

Sandra · 1 day ago Plus Member

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

You tease us! We need a photo! Well done for finishing it!

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

Something else for me....Ideally just pull over the head!!! 🤣

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

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

April has been the month to throw myself into the sew socials and give myself permission to prioritise my sewing. Interesting that the ceiling didn't fall down at work when I stopped working 80 hour weeks This month I've made a lot, which is just as...

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Almost Blouse.

Sandra · 1 day ago Plus Member

I have finished my toile of the almost blouse. I was super careful with the size, I also makes the sew line on my machine, double checked my measurements for a correct sizing toile. I found this blouse fits tight. Not a problem as I am two thirds...

Sew Socials

DonnieH · 1 day ago Plus Member

We finished this morning's sew social 3 hours ago and I've been reflecting on how powerful/restorative/helpful/energising/inspiring/welcoming/positive these sessions are. Tomorrow, work beckons and it's time to tidy the sewing room and get ready...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewingandDoggos · 1 day ago Plus Member

I’ve said zipper because I do like an invisible zip, once you’ve done a couple and figured out how much easier it is to use basting thread to install before it even gets to the machine you’ll be using them in place of all other kinds of zips in...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

Sandybethsews · 2 days ago Plus Member

I have voted ‘something else’ only because I haven’t done button holes yet and only a couple of zips in a bag and a few pouches, so not actual garments.

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

Sandybethsews · 2 days ago Plus Member

What a lovely dress. The back detail is really nice!

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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

Sandybethsews · 2 days ago Plus Member

First tee shirt made in an old jersey from my stash, bought before I had my colour analysis done and therefore not my colour, but perfectly good as a gardening tee shirt! I made the TATB Agnes tee. I have made it before when I was a couple of stone...

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

Jennifer · 2 days ago Plus Member

The dress looks lovely on you

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

Sandybethsews · 2 days ago Plus Member

In my quest for the perfect tee shirt pattern, I have discovered Itch to Stitch. Their PDF patterns are amazing. Using Adobe PDF layering, not only can you select the size you want, but you only need to print out the actual pattern pieces that you...

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

Wendy_sews64 · 2 days ago Competition Winner

I love buttons, but always use zips on skirts or trousers.

Poll Of The Week - Buttons Or Zippers

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

What is your favourite type of fastening to sew and add to your garments? Are you team buttons? Team zippers? Ties, poppers, hook and eye? Or something else!

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

SewHayleyJane · 2 days ago Admin

This looks absolutely beautiful Lesley! the fabric is perfect for the pattern

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Seasons Of East - Summer In New York

sosallysews · 2 days ago Plus Member

I’ve finished the dress I was making in the Wednesday social. Fabric is viscose from BTPD subscription box - really lovely to sew with. As I’m short at 5’ I reduced the bodice length by 3” - 2” from the shoulder seam and 1” from below the arm,...

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

sosallysews · 2 days ago Plus Member

such a lovely dress, I really like the way you’ve changed the neckline 🌸

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Lelan · 2 days ago

I agree with SewingandDoggos. These things are by no means fragile under normal conditions. The true heirloom machines were made from the same materials and techniques that built the machines that made them. Victorian and Edwardian iron machines were...

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Naomijane · 3 days ago

For 500 years?! That's incredible! Thank you for that, I shall continue using it then minus any guilt!

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

SewingandDoggos · 3 days ago Plus Member

Use it, you won't break it it's fine, and oiling it is all it will ever need :) The metal they used back then does not even exist in mass manufacturing today, it's just an order of magnitude harder with no flaws or defects, basically the highest...

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Naomijane · 3 days ago

I have a question about vintage sewing machines now that I've found two experts! Is it okay to continue using an old machine (if it works), or should its use be limited? I have a 1907 Jones which works perfectly and I've made a lot of clothes...

Chair In The Sewing Room

LaTrica · 3 days ago

I don't recall making a decision about either of the chairs in my sewing room. The one in front of my machine is a folding chair I don't remember acquiring. The chair at my cutting table is a nice office chair that was an anniversary gift from my...

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

DawnieHB · 3 days ago Community Member

Looks fabulous!

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Friday Pattern Hughes Dress

Lesley · 3 days ago Plus Member

Finally some sunshine for photos! Finished my Friday Hughes dress in March think pink fabric. I cut the centre fronts on the fold,so no buttonholes, I'm lucky in that I can slip it over my head so no zip required either. I slightly altered the...

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

SewHayleyJane · 3 days ago Admin

This looks really lovely! The fabric is even nicer up close than what I could make out on the social, absolutely gorgeous

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Glenda H · 4 days ago Community Member

It looked really great on you. Lovely work. Well done you.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 4 days ago Community Member

So pleased to get the Notches Jenna Jacket finished in tonight’s social 🤩. I picked this tapestry fabric up at the Stitch Festival from Lili Fabrics. I fancied having a go using tapestry fabric as it was a bit different and I fell in love with...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Oh that is heartbreaking! She sounds like a pretty smart woman to me!

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Thanks Lesley, it really does go so well

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Thank you, yes that's the correct term! It's such a lovely detail, fun to do as well!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 5 days ago

Thank you so much!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 5 days ago

Thank you! My dad commented that the front of the lilac dress looks like some kind of bust extension device! (Can always rely on my dad for an honest opinion). The back is much more elegantly designed than the front I think.

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Vintage Pattern Collection

Adele · 5 days ago Community Member

Ooooh!!! These are brilliant!🤩

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

Adele · 5 days ago Community Member

That’s looks amazing, the shirring (?! Not sure if that’s the right term) looks really nice, I’d like to have a go at that at some point.

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

Lesley · 5 days ago Plus Member

This is looking so beautiful Hayley, fabric is gorgeous and matches the pattern so well

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

Thank you for sharing this!

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewingandDoggos · 5 days ago Plus Member

So the reason I learned to sew was that my grandad was as we say 'as tight as a ducks arse' and he was of that generation of men that believed 'If I only need one pair of trousers why does she need more dresses' But he had this weakness with wool...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

I know we've gone 'off topic', I hope it's OK. I heard an artyicle on the radio - can't remember the woman's name I'm afraid - she is a senior scientist and encourages young women into science and computing. She told this anecdote: 20 years ago I...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewingandDoggos · 5 days ago Plus Member

My grandmother didn't learn to read until she was in her 60s, my grandad went deaf and couldn't read her her 'stories' from women's own anymore so she had me teach her. Other side to that is like your ladies, grandma also knit a full cable knit...

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Day 2 progress report! I’m filming as I go for tutorials and YouTube so it’s slow going! Front bodice, peplum, back bodice and sleeves are now ready to be attached to each other. So far a smooth process.

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

AnnieRose · 5 days ago

I am so glad to read this. I had looked at the Lutterloh system and decided that it was not for me. That remains so! But reading about Luise Lutterloh is inspiring. I love 'untold stories' and am aware from my own family & friends that official...

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago Admin

Well this is so lovely to read Rainey, what an incredible thing it is to find a hobby that does so much!

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

Rainey · 6 days ago Plus Member

I started sewing before I could read. My grandmother taught me. We made doll clothes, a satin pillow and quilts. I have always sewn clothes, curtains…anything I wanted to make I’d figure it out. Sewing has brought me confidence and connection to my...

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

It’s so wonderful to hear what a positive impact it has had on you.

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

Ooh that’s good to know, haven’t heard of medical paper for tracing!

Quick Question

Nickynock · 6 days ago

Thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say! X

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

DonnieH · 6 days ago Plus Member

I really appreciate you taking the time to reply in such detail. That's all really helpful. I also love your later comment about the background of the founder - I am even more resolved to bring the system into use. Thank you again.

How Has Sewing Positively Impacted Your Life?

Lelan · 6 days ago

I may have already replied to this thread, but it case I haven't... For me, with the combined effects of my disability and my chronic neurodegenerative illness, discovering that I still have access to sewing on simple machines has been a huge...

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Blouse Patterns - Sew April Blouse

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

It’s lovely Han. Super big collars haven’t been for me in the past, but I have come around to them and have ordered both the Bakerloo blouse and the Playtime Blouse patterns, with fabric allocated for them.

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

Coolamysews · 6 days ago

Team printed and trace here. Even the big 5. I try and keep my traced patterns, but i sometimes lose them. I use medical paper to trace. Amazon sells it in boxes of bolts.

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

SewingandDoggos · 6 days ago Plus Member

This is the second collection I’ve owned in the last 25 years, the first was super super random car boot sale machines bought for next to nothing and had all sorts of wonderful stuff in it from early shuttle machines to the 201k which is the only one...

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Me Made May

Anniehen · 6 days ago Plus Member

I Annie, pledge to wear a me made garment every day in May where possible (I think I have enough). I love wearing me made clothes 😀

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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

SewHayleyJane · 6 days ago Admin

I am currently working on a Tilly and the Buttons Mabel in this gorgeous viscose that was gifted to me from Lamazi Fabrics I’ve just done the shirring on the bodice, now onto the sleeves whilst the machine is set up

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Lelan · 6 days ago

Thank you, Annie. That was a fine accounting of passing along worthwhile things such as skill, knowledge, and appreciation of genuine value.

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Lelan · 6 days ago

I have, in all actuality, a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingandactive116 If you go there and look around for the "Motel's New Machine" playlist (and subject heading in the Posts tab) you will see many examples of my explorative and...

Customized Sewing Stations/ Sewing Rooms

Lelan · 1 week ago

There's is nothing like feedback from an exuberant fellow nerd who obviously loves what they do. Cheers! I myself, when I have the chance to make repairs to a wooden base, also shun compressors and air tools. I have yet to find one that I would be...

Quick Question

sosallysews · 1 week ago Plus Member

I’ve not made this blouse so no help to add but just wanted to say how lovely it looks 💖

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SewingandDoggos · 1 week ago Plus Member

! A fellow restorer and collector in the wild! My workaday machine is the Singer 201k aluminium in a short bottom of the range cabinet, but also I have…every single variant of the 66k in both full and 3/4 size ranging from the first 66k with the...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing what you know with us, that is so amazing!! And yes I think you’re probably right about how she flew under the raider

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewingandDoggos · 1 week ago Plus Member

The truly wild reason for somehow managing to out style arc style arc is that this system was designed in 1935 and remains totally unchanged today, (the earliest book I have is 1949), and it was designed for women who would have been taught to sew...

Introductions

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Haha, I tend to be a jeans and jumper girl too - want to try and make more use out of the dresses I've made in May! Glad you're feeling inspired!

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Vintage Pattern Collection

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Wow - yes I can image a garment a week would be a bit overwhelming - but how wonderful to be so absorbed in your hobby I love the gamification of choosing which pattern to make next, and these are all so beautiful! the back of that lilac...

Chair In The Sewing Room

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oh my goodness that is the loveliest thing!!

Latest Makes

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Oh no!!! whoops

Quick Question

Nickynock · 1 week ago

Thanks so much Hayley x

Latest Makes

JaneMurphy · 1 week ago Plus Member

I did use a pressing cloth, but they plastic melted and stuck to it, lol so now I need a new pressing cloth

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Naomijane · 1 week ago

That makes total sense, and if it solved the problem it must be right!

Chair In The Sewing Room

Naomijane · 1 week ago

You've made me think about what I sit on when I sew! I've never thought about it before, but actually I switch between my paternal grandmother's old wooden chair (for cutting out and pinning) and my maternal grandmother's kitchen stool (at my...

Chair In The Sewing Room

Naomijane · 1 week ago

I love your chair!!

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Adele · 1 week ago Community Member

I’m not sure it I did the right thing but it did work. It appeared like the lining was too tight so was pulling on the outer fabric making it curl. By folding up the hem a bit more, the lining wasn’t as tight so it wasn’t pulling.

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Office Capsule Wardrobe

Naomijane · 1 week ago

I tried to make a jacket with lining that curled at the bottom, but I had no idea what I'd done wrong or how to fix it. So a wider hem is the answer?

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Double Gauze Carnation Blouse?

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago Community Member

Hello Rachel (stitched up) showed a double gauze version of this on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfq3GMdApsU I thought it looked really good in double gauze Kathy

Chair In The Sewing Room

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

Thank you! I didn't know there was such a thing - off to check it out

Project Diaries

Vintage Pattern Collection

Naomijane · 1 week ago

Last year I sewed too much. I averaged a garment a week, which consequently overwhelmed my wardrobe and frazzled my brain. So this year I decided to calm down, limit my makes and take my time. I ordered six vintage patterns from The Vintage Pattern...

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SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

It looks beautiful Jane - I have had this problem with double gauze before, and found that a pressing cloth was helpful for pressing the seams without damaging the fabric

Quick Question

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Hi Nicky, looking at the pattern on the French Navy website it does look like the shoulder seam extends slightly past the natural shoulder seam. However if that's not look you like you can do a narrow shoulder adjustment next time to bring it in a...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago Admin

Goodness me, I think my head is about to explode!! I'm glad this works well for you and you've been able to figure it all out, but wow it's pretty complicated!!

Introductions

Naomijane · 1 week ago

Hi Hayley, Thank you! I've never felt brave enough to wear any of my makes, partly because I worry they'll fall apart but mostly because I'm a jeans and jumper girl. But I've just seen the Me Makes May forum and I must say I'm feeling a little...

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

SewingandDoggos · 1 week ago Plus Member

It's all about the symbols https://sewingnhumming.blogspot.com/2009/07/mastering-lutterloh-symbols.html has a fair few explaining what they all mean. It does click into place when you know that /// means a double layer of fabric, be it a facing,...

Chair In The Sewing Room

Wendy_sews64 · 1 week ago Competition Winner

I have a Horn sewing chair, which I love. It is fully adjustable and supports my back. There are different fabric options.

Poll Of The Week - Sewing Patterns

DonnieH · 1 week ago Plus Member

I bought the Lutterloh system a couple of years ago but have only just started using it. I had to put it away as I found I could draft the patterns very easily using the system but then didn't have a clue about how to put them together! Now I've been...

Chair In The Sewing Room

AnnieRose · 1 week ago

Hello all, I ducked off for awhile as I had a lot of stuff that needed my concentration. Yesterday I got back in the sewing room and my chair broke! It was an old office chair - I actually can't remember how I aquired it, but I know it must be 20+...