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I'll be posting sneak peeks into my sewing adventures, sharing my creative process and giving you lots of inspiration for your own designs.
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Meet the Member - Carole
My name is Carole I live in Glasgow. I am 62 and I started sewing properly in 1985 although I used to make clothes for my Sindy dolls out of old socks...
Free e-book!
Free for all Half Yard Sewing Club members! Discover this selection of projects from Debbie's best-selling Half Yard series of books! With 12 seasonal...
Returning projects - the results!
The votes are in! With 192 responses you voted and we listened! The following projects will be returning to the HYSC for a year beginning...
Meet the First Member - Janet!
To celebrate the 5th birthday of the Club we caught up with Janet, our very first member to learn about her sewing journey! What is the favourite...
5th Birthday Live Stream on 26th August 2023
We celebrated our 5th birthday! This month the live stream was exclusive to the Half Yard website for full members. Catch up with all the fun below!
Meet the Member - Lisa
My name is Lisa and I’m 57 years young and I live near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire....
Game of Gnomes
To celebrate the launch of Sew Gnomes, we're hosting a contest for members of the Half Yard Sewing Club. Show off your creativity for a chance...
Gnome is where the heart is!
You wouldn't have been able to miss the appearance of gnomes in the shops over the last few years, especially during the festive period! Gnomes have a...
Meet the Member - Geraldine
This month, we get to learn a little more about Geraldine! My name is Geraldine, I live in Dorset and have the luxury of an attic room for my sewing,...
North American customers - Discount codes
We are delighted to let you know that North American customers are now able to use their 30% discount code on the Search...
Meet the Member - Jane
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jane! My sewing journey began in 1984 when I worked in the Kings Road London for a top end department...
Meet the Member - Pat
This month, we get to learn a little more about Pat! My name is Pat, I am 75 years young. I live in South Lanarkshire with my husband. I have...
Meet the Member - Doreen
This month, we get to learn a little more about Doreen! Hi there I'm Doreen and am so happy to be part of HYSC. It's such a lovely group as a beginner! I've...
Join me at the Stitch Festival!
If you are in London between 23rd and 26th March, then pop by and see me at the Stitch Festival at London's Business Design Centre! I'll be on the Search Press...
Meet the Member - Jayne
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jayne from Shropshire! I am a 59 year old, happy-to-be-retired, wife, mum and Nanny. I live in a rural...
Meet Debbie and Kim!
If you are in Ipswich, Suffolk on the 11th February, between 10am and 3.30pm, pop in to Franklins to see Debbie and Kim for a meet and greet and book signing! Pay...
Meet the Member - Caroline
This month, we get to learn a little more about Caroline! My name is Caroline. I started sewing in January last year after being...
Free Project - Maddie's bear, Ted!
Inspired by the Half Yard Sewing Club's favourite heirloom rag doll, join a brand-new Maddie on her adventures throughout the...
