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Hi, I am in the process of making Maddie's party dress from the maddie book. I can't find a pattern for the skirt. Am I missing something ???? x
Jan replied: 9 Mar 24 at 12:00
Thank you Laura.
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Could one of you lovely members tell me where I can find the instructions for Debbie's Spring Wreath please xx
Sue replied: 7 Mar 24 at 20:37
Thank you Laura.. that's perfect xx
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I am using a continuous zip tape for the top of my sling bag with a zipper pull at each end. Do I sew the gusset on to zip tape with the pulls on or should I take the pulls off completely then attach them back after the gusset is sewn on? Thanks much.
Caro replied: 7 Mar 24 at 23:18
Aww thanks Laura I was too eager. I am just reading Miss Debbie?s response again. You are correct. I get it now. Thanks so much. Like you planned for yourself, I am taking my time with it. I cut it the outer fabric on Sunday and the lining on Monday, and I started sewing it yesterday (Tuesday) a bit at a time. I hope to be done by Sunday God?s willing. ????????
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Hi, Just started the sling bag. Does anyone know what the seam allowance is? I can?t seem to find it anywhere. Thanks
HYSC replied: 5 Mar 24 at 14:31
Hi Sonia, seam allowance is ?in (5mm). This has now been added to the project page and downloadable instructions - Best wishes, HYSC x
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Just sewn up my first circular pouch from the panel and found it too difficult to gather up into a pouch as the G700 interfacing made it too stiff to manage. I got there in the end but wouldn't want to do that every time I used the pouch. Does anyone know if the G700 backing can be removed from the fabric successfully. Thank you. Jean
Laura replied: 7 Mar 24 at 08:30
Perhaps try a narrower ribbon/cord through the channel first as this might make a difference.
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Hi all, Idiot question again. How do I get the club discount on Debbie?s fabric website please? I am sure that the answer is obvious but I am being a bit thick today! Thanks, Judi
Judi replied: 4 Mar 24 at 08:23
Thank you so much Barb x
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Hi, has anyone ever tried to 'repurpose' a silk scarf, I've got a few of my late Mother's which I'd like to sew into something but wondering if any has had similar experience, these are very very narrow pleated 'old style' ones.... thanks!
Linda replied: 9 Mar 24 at 14:03
Im so glad you asked this question as I have several of my late mums scarves that I want to repurpose.
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Just starting cutting out for block 3 BOTM.We do not have a enough of fab 6 to cut a 23inch strip are we joining 2 together or what?.Also on printing the templates the copy of part 2 of hexagon it comes out overprinted with other info written on it ,and is not clear.Is there an answer to this please.Thanks
barb replied: 3 Mar 24 at 12:33
the width of the fat quarter is fine . it doesn't need to be 23 inches.
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FAO: HYSC team - The Crumb Cushion is one of the projects coming down (per the latest newsletter) and you have kindly provided the QR code on the instructions. When I try to access the video using the QR code however, it is asking me for a password which I don't have. Am I missing something as I don't think we usually need a password. Thank you.
Sherry replied: 5 Mar 24 at 14:16
Thank you so much, it works now!
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Hi can anyone tell me where I can upload my bag I made please.
barb replied: 2 Mar 24 at 16:03
go to the project on this site. Open the instructions. look to the right and there is a box to add photos.
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SLING BAG: @ Laura or anyone who can help. How WIDE do I cut the fabric to make the 3/4 inch bias binding arm scratch?
Caro replied: 3 Mar 24 at 00:39
Thanks Laura because live soooo far away buy pre made won't reach me for a long time unless somebody is coming home but no-one is coming soon. Will make as you suggested.
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SLING BAG: If I use a #5 zip tape at the top of the bag (the opening) where 2 zips are required, do I have to increase the width of the gusset strips and by how much?
Caro replied: 3 Mar 24 at 00:41
Yes she did thank you. I did.
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Hi, Can anyone remember the date when Debbie demonstrated how to sew a lined and piped cushion cover with a zipped back. I can't seem to find it on either Facebook or Youtube. I think it was around this time last year. Thanks. Jennifer
Jennifer replied: 2 Mar 24 at 14:08
That's the one Laura! Thanks very much. Jennifer
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I?m about to cut my strips for the March BoTM and it?s says cut a strip 23? long of FAB6 however it?s a fat quarter and is not 23? which ever way I measure it - should I join a two strips on the bias? My fabrics are from the actual kit.
Jillian replied: 2 Mar 24 at 18:43
I'm just about to start but will wait till next week until the experts get back to us! I'm glad I checked here once I noticed I couldn't get 23"
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In the welcome to the block of the month it mentions sizes for cutting FAB 10 for blocks 3, 8 and 12.It suggests that you cut the larger background pieces from FAB 10 (sky) to ensure you have enough fabric to complete the quilt. This I have done using the measurements given, but in the instructions for block 3 it states cut one 18x4 and two 2x4 in FAB10. I m confused, please could you advise. Thank you Sue
Kay replied: 11 Mar 24 at 17:30
Me too, I think it would have been helpful to have had this clarified in the instructions. I have decided to wait now each month before starting the blocks as there has been quite a few mistakes in the instructions previously.
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First time trying block of the month can?t find what ww and Fab means, attempting block 1, 2023 quilt. Probably very simple but I?m a newbie ????
Laura replied: 1 Mar 24 at 11:54
They are the codes for the colours used and provided in the initial kit , if you have a read through the Introduction to the quilt here https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/welcome-to-my-block-of-the-month-quilt-2023 you will find the descriptions. If you are using your own fabrics and colours for the quilt it is worth labelling them up before you start. Hope this helps and enjoy making your quilt.
