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Anybody know what I can use as an erasable marker on black fabric? Chalk is fine but I can't get a nice thin line with it. Thankyou
Janis replied: 24 Mar 23 at 07:52
You can buy chalk wheels which has powdered chalk inside them and that gives a fine line. Janis
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What is a stay stitch, I am a novice at making clothes, never seen this on a pattern. Thank you in advance for a reply.
Laura replied: 20 Mar 23 at 09:02
It is a short stitch inside your seam line to stop your fabric from distorting or stretching on curves of the garment. I have attached a short video which explains. Hope this helps https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MtrZm6WZC88
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I'd like a second opinion. The fabric on the left is for the outside of the Easter basket and the fabric on the right is for the inside. Unfortunately, the pieces of the outer fabric that I have are too small for the handle. Would it look good to switch them and use the gingham for the outside and the handle, or should I wait until I can buy more of the floral fabric and use it for the outside and the handle? Thanks.
Sarah replied: 20 Mar 23 at 11:13
Thanks! I think that sounds nice.
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Hi, Can you sew piping and an invisible zip on a cushion cover? If so would the zip be at the bottom or back of the cushion? Thanks
Sally replied: 19 Mar 23 at 17:38
Thanks Barb I'll give it a go!!!!
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How can i make the pressing pad that Debbie uses in her videos ?
Megan replied: 17 Mar 23 at 06:49
She also made a A3 one. That she did on a Facebook live I know the date was 2nd of January but im not sure if it was 2021 or 2020
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Really enjoyed making this month?s jewellery roll project. Can?t wait to give it to my mum for Mother?s Day!
Vicki F replied: 28 Mar 23 at 23:34
Thank you everyone! It?s so much fun being in this club! X
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Is there anything that I can use in place of Bosal In R Foam? It is so expensive.
Megan replied: 16 Mar 23 at 07:22
Although firm fleece isn't a foam so it won't feel the same it is quite good for structure though
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Why do you think my blocks are smaller than the said finished measurements. Are we supposed to add a seam allowance. Thanks in advance.
Laura replied: 16 Mar 23 at 09:26
Take a look at some videos on the SCANT 1/4? seam allowance. The sewing line and thread can affect the seam allowance so some quilters will use a slightly reduced seam allowance to balance that out. If you do a practice block and use the 1/4? seam allowance and then move your needle (stitch width) position by one to reduce the seam allowance slightly this may improve the sizing of the overall block. I have started to make a practice block of scrap materials now as I have realised that I am still at the beginning of the quilting journey and shouldn?t expect to produce the blocks of this quilt without practice. It takes a bit longer but I have made my mistakes on cheaper fabric and my actual blocks are improving. Hope this helps.
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Anyone has an idea what fabric type this is ? It looks like a woven fabric but it is very hard to topstitch a very neat straight line due to the thicker weaving. (I think the needle slips into one of the holes of the woven part and it results in wobbly stitches. It is not a knitted fabric becouse theres absolutely no stretch in it at all. Anyone has tips on how to get a neater stitch on this type of fabric ?
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Laura replied: 15 Mar 23 at 11:04
Possibly a type of hessian or loose woven canvas. You could try a tear away stabiliser on the top of the fabric before you sew?try on a sample piece first to make sure that the stabiliser can be removed successfully. You could also try a decorative/zig zag topstitch and see whether this works better than a straight stitch on the loose weave (I don?t think the straight stitch looks over wobbly on your picture) Hope this helps.
