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Hi all, where can I find the pattern for the rabbit x
Denise replied: 24 Feb 23 at 17:41
Oh ok Laura thank you x
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How can I save the instructions, pattern etc so that I can access it when it?s taken off this site Thanks I?m advance Ceri
Megan replied: 24 Feb 23 at 14:17
https://halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/now-you-can-access-my-videos-forever
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My first Maddie. Still needs some shoes and socks........and knickers!!!!
Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 24 Feb 23 at 08:48
Thats lovely. :)
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Is there a pattern for a dress for PJ so he can have a girl mouse
Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 24 Feb 23 at 08:49
Ohhh... a big bow sew on her head by her ear (like minnie mouse) That would make her super girlie.
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How do I trace Maddie?s face, I don?t have any special gadgets Thanks
Denise replied: 14 Apr 23 at 09:40
One idea is to take a lamp and put it inside a largeish plastic bin and then use that a bin as a makeshift light table. You've probably made your doll already, but this might help someone else.
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Has anyone out there made JP in a fleece material. If so, did it come out OK - I thought it may be a bit thick. thank you - Anita x
Megan replied: 22 Feb 23 at 20:50
No worries. I used cotton for mine and still added 1/4 inch because i wanted it to be quite thick and not ratty lol.
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Up cycled my grandmothers old sewing box
Jules replied: 5 Mar 23 at 10:44
Love this x
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HI I'm new to this lovely club and bought maddies book. I have been collecting materials to make her, the only thing I'm missing is the yarn for her hair, any suggestions of where I can get it from and what is the best yarn to use.
Julie replied: 22 Feb 23 at 15:36
I used some double knit from Hobbycraft and it worked fine for me. Although I wished I'd used slightly more than 50g suggested. My first Maddie is my practice one for me.
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Hi regarding January's block of the month... When tracing the design onto the interfacing which line do you sew along. Is it the solid line or is it the perforated one. Thanks Kay
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Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 21 Feb 23 at 13:03
The solid one Kay.
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I thought I would share my first Maddie . I?m so pleased with her ,she has been made for my Great granddaughter Gracie and she is wearing Gracie?s very first shoes ! X
Blodwen replied: 22 Feb 23 at 22:43
She?s lovely,I like the dress.
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Please can someone help me. I?ve been trying to find the pattern piece for summer dress/romper. I have the bodice piece only
Jules replied: 20 Feb 23 at 16:46
Oh right, yes got it. Thank you very much
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Help!!! My sewing machine has just been serviced I?ve just tried to use it and my thread is bunching under the fabric and my thread is trying to unthread itself from the top of the machine (by the cotton reel) it?s soooo frustrating any advice would be appreciated x
Sue replied: 25 Feb 23 at 15:47
Hi Laura thanks for all your advice I?m pleased to say that my machine is up and running again so pleased as I?m desperate to make Maddie x
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Morning, does anyone know if Debbie has a tutorial/pattern for a t-shirt to go with the elastic trousers? Many thanks :)
Teresa replied: 20 Feb 23 at 11:57
Thanks Megan, that's a good idea
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Hi, I have just purchase the new Sew Maddie book which gives the pattern at the back for Maddie. However although the face has been drawn and is for transferring on to the fabric, this may be a stupid question but how do you transfer the face onto the fabric please if you don?t have a light board? Thanks. Ali. Xx
Megan replied: 19 Feb 23 at 14:01
There are tips in the front of the book for this. I think another way is carbon paper. I have a smart sketcher so I used that (it's like a projector for art)
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The Drawstring cube being demonstrated on the 25th February Debbie says cut outer and lining fabric 5x9 which seems smaller than the cube Debbie had shown us on Saturday. Just me confused again.x
Joan replied: 19 Feb 23 at 21:09
Thanks Laura it's obvious now X
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Hi everyone, I am a total beginner at quilting and I need to ask what may be a stupid question please. I have finished the first 2 melon patches, cut backing and wadding. Do I echo quilt through all the layers please? I have read an reread the instructions but I am not sure. Any help gratefully received thank you
Laura replied: 19 Feb 23 at 20:35
Yes quilt with a method of you choice (echo quilting, free motion embroidery, stitch in the ditch etc) through all the layers. You can put a different colour cotton in your bobbin if your top and bottom layers are different. I think most of us made up a smaller mock block sandwich so that we could practice a little a get the tension right for the quilting. Hope this helps a little.
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Hi Everyone, I seem to be a bit brain dead today. I wondered if someone could confirm when Debbie is giving you cutting details, is it the Height details that are always first. I am catching up with printing some of Debbie's Youtube videos. and am having trouble deciding which is the height details and which is the length details. Some of them are very similar sizes. Thank you and have a good weekend.
Lesley replied: 19 Feb 23 at 09:43
thank you to Laura and Megan. You have helped me a lot. have a good Sunday xxx
