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hi debbie i attempted to make silk pjs for my granddaughter.not very sucessful.the cut wasnt right and found it hard to sew.any tips to improve would be helpful.thank you julie
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Ali replied: 18 Apr 19 at 00:26
Hi Julie, you could try using a satin stitch foot or a non stick foot when using such a fine fabric. Hope this helps. Ali
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Hi Debbie I've only just had a chance to watch your February live chat. Thank you for the feedback about my qiestion on?patterns and material that I asked about in February. It was really helpful. I live in Basingstoke Hampshire, if there's anyone around I'd love to meet up for a cuppa and chat. I retire in May and would also love to find some clubs that are going on during the day rather than evenings. I know there's lots of classes around but sometimes it jus nice to meet up with people who have the same interests Thanks again Kathy ? ?
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Debbie replied: 26 Mar 19 at 10:22
Hi Kathy, I?m quite far from you but hopefully you?ll find a member close by! I know what you mean about meeting up with like minded people, there?s always something to chat about.
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Dear members i have been given a sewing machine but I can?t get it to work properly it is using different size stitching during one use...I don?t know how to adjust the tension. can anyone help advise..thank you. andrea xx
Mat replied: 10 May 19 at 15:58
I would suggest that as the machine is second you take it to somewhere like John Lewis and have the machine sent for a full service, mentioning the problems and give them a sample piece with the stitching evidence so they have an idea of what the problem is. If JL don't provide this service I a sure they will know where to take the machine. Debbie may even be able to advise you. Hope this helps. Good luck. Mat
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ok so I cut out pattern but having trouble with the gusset it says to cut one lining and one main fabric but it isn?t long enough do I cut two and sew together ?? Same with the pocket gusset as well it says cut two lining fabric but no?main fabric? Im quite new to sewing ? confused.com? Jo ?
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Beth replied: 22 Mar 19 at 13:44
Glad you sorted it out Jo. In fact when I made the satchel I didn't have enough material to cut the gusset in one strip - I had to cut two pieces and join them, so you can vary things a bit without altering the finished bag.
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I was going to make a dress in 150 wide fabric , on the paper pattern it said put to fold but on layout the fabric was not folded you have to turn over your pattern . Doing this you can not put all your peices on the fabric is there a way to do this .
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Debbie replied: 21 Mar 19 at 12:58
I think the easiest way is to fold the fabric as on the pattern, otherwise you'd have to cut a complete pattern by tracing it and place it on the unfolded fabric which could be quite time consuming! Any one else have any thoughts?
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do you use the same needles as your sewing machine in an overlocker
julie replied: 3 Mar 19 at 04:41
thankyou x
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Can someone direct me to a site that explains the different types of material? For example 'Cotton Lawn', 'Popplin' etc.
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Debbie replied: 1 Mar 19 at 14:18
Take a look at the live Facebook chats I did for the HYSC page, I covered fabric types in January...
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Any chance of getting a tutorial on making a travel document/ passport case? All this gorgeous weather is making me pine for a holiday & my current shop bought document case is on it?s last legs.
Debbie replied: 1 Mar 19 at 14:18
I'll mention this to the team, thanks for pointing it out!
