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Hi, i am new to debbies site where can i find my discount code, ivplaced an order but no discount.
HYSC replied: 5 Jun 23 at 16:20
Hi Frances - if you just placed the order, email enquiries@debbieshoresewing.com and they might be able to adjust it for you. Claire, HYSC
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Where can I get pattern for child?s sunhat with neck protection please Anne
Anne replied: 13 Jun 23 at 14:42
Thank you Can?t wait xx
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I'm planning a charity event for Christmas and I could use some ideas for simple and easy Christmas crafts for children that do not require sewing machine or previous experience. For all ages, including teenagers :) Thanks xx
Laura replied: 9 Jun 23 at 21:51
Birthday bear is a lovely make and can be sewn by hand ?could be for Christmas as well as birthdays ????
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Had a free weekend and took on the craft bag. A lot of instructions but very doable! Enjoyed it and giving it to a knitter to use.
Sue replied: 6 Jun 23 at 08:12
This is a lovely job, so neat. I?m sure the knitter will be delighted.
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I?ve made a messenger bag for my grandson who is 8 today. I had to enlarge the pattern slightly to fit the present (a transformer) and it is the wrapping for the present too . I hope he will find it useful for carrying toys around
Elizabeth replied: 6 Jun 23 at 11:23
I love the fabric. He will love it.
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Just thought I would share a sling backpack I made using Faux Suede and Debbie?s Rainbow flowers fabric.
Elizabeth replied: 6 Jun 23 at 11:24
That is very clever.
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Update - Debbie's live on Saturday 3rd June has now moved to Sunday 4th June at 11am UK time. We hope to see you there!
HYSC replied: 31 May 23 at 12:36
Please see this post for all of Debbie's dates https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/june-2023-calendar
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Hi. Is the tutorial for the panel cot bumpers still on the site please? I can?t seem to find it. Many thanks.
Debbie replied: 1 Jun 23 at 07:50
I made a bumper in Sew Baby but not on here I'm afraid...
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Hi I read somewhere you can use carbon paper to trace patterns onto fabric, is this true? And does it need to be a special carbon paper or would the stuff from the stationers do? Don't want it to set permanently on the fabric!
Laura replied: 31 May 23 at 09:32
I use a sewing quality carbon paper to mark darts etc on fabric ?I think it is less messy than stationery quality. To save paper patterns I will make a copy with tracing paper cut that out and use that as my paper piece ?I did this with the Maddie book as the pattern pieces are double sided so you can?t use the originals without spoiling the patterns on the reverse side.
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Hi I'm new to the club, I dragged my 1970s Singer machine out of the cupboard a couple months back, and my partner bought me the Maddie book to be supportive - feels like a big step up ???????? First question of what I'm sure will be loads - how much fabric is this? I can't see if it's a meter or a half yard or?? https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/shop/fabric/all-fabric/tilda-doll-fabric-sand/ Sorry, never bought fabric online before! ????
Tina J replied: 31 May 23 at 10:54
Welcome Gail enjoy making Maddie x
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I?ve looked at Daphne the toy dragon project but can?t find a code for the download. Where is it please?
Laura replied: 30 May 23 at 13:54
There was no video for Daphne as this was a secondary project so no QR code?just download and save the Instructions and template ?hope this helps.
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Not too sure where to post this . But using and adapting Debbie?s bag making techniques I?ve made a small cross body bag and a zipped pouch using my own woven fabric and an inkle band for the strap. Hand woven fabric does pose a few problems but I managed to overcome them.
Debbie replied: 1 Jun 23 at 07:51
Fabulous! Lovely fabric too!
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Hi, I have read through the May newsletter but I cannot see any projects being withdrawn. Are there any, or am I looking in the wrong place ???? thank you.
Laura replied: 30 May 23 at 13:56
It was stated on the 1st May newsletter that Daphne the Dragon (May 2021 secondary project), the Weekend Bag (returned project removed after 12 months) and the Smocked Cushion (returned project removed after 12 months) will all be taken down at the end of May. The fitted skirt from May 2021 will stay on the site as dress making projects are not removed after two years. You can find details on saving projects under the relevant heading here https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/faq
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Hi, am making my sister some placemats and I was wondering, is thermal wedding suitable to go in was Bing machine if necessary?
Debbie replied: 1 Jun 23 at 07:52
Not sure about this, anyone else washed thermal fleece?
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I have made the multi use caddy from Oct 2018 and adapted it to fit a mobility scooter
Debbie replied: 1 Jun 23 at 07:51
Lovely bag!
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where can I find the heart template for tomorrows sew along. many thanks x
Laura replied: 26 May 23 at 11:35
There is a free download for two style of hearts on Debbie?s website here https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/patterns-kits/heart-template-downloads-free/
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Hello, has anybody else had trouble with blocks 5&9. When making the fan shapes I couldn?t get them to a size of 3.5 inches. In the end I made part B bigger but when I put it together the fan does not meet at the points. It looks more like a windmill???? they are both the same so I will leave them like that. It?s been a learning curve.
Blodwen replied: 2 Jun 23 at 00:06
Karen I struggled too that?s why I tried again ad cut the pattern piece B larger but then still got it wrong. Linda yes I think I must practise using the scant 1/4 inch seam. I will do a practice run in future. I am learning a lot from talking to all you lovely members.
