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Hi please can anyone suggest a sewing technique mend for my grandsons hoodie. The fabric is stretch sweat top material. Thank you in anticipation
TINA replied: 20 Jul 24 at 21:55
Laura thank you so much. I will follow this advice. Many thanks. Tinax
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Hi everyone. I’m planning to make a clutch size bag and I’m not sure what weight of fusible fleece to use. May I please ask your advice…….? Thank you Judi
Laura replied: 18 Jul 24 at 23:20
Hi Debbie used H640 in this one https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mPSHfKHMo-M&t=2 You could use Bosal if you want it to be a firmer bag. Debbie also uses the craft fleece for firmness but I tried quilting with that and as it is thin but firm the stitches didn’t seem to stand out as you would expect when quilting… this might be better if you used H640 (on the quilt side) and craft fleece together.
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Forgive me if I have missed something but I’m catching up with the block of the month beach scene sew along. I’ve done the clamshell row on week 5 (sand dunes). The finished size is 18.5. across. On the picture it looks as if the sand dunes go right across the panel which ends up as a finished size of 38” approx so should there be 2 x 18 clam shell blocks?
Viv replied: 13 Jul 24 at 09:11
Many thanks Barb, I was eeking out some yellow fabric from my stash and thinking how great I was at getting the clam shells out of it but now realise I will have to resort to buying a bit more!!!! When it comes to the beach hut block!!!!! Thanks again, Viv
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Hi can anyone recommend or know what type of thermal wadding to buy for insulated lunch box/water bottle holder in DS half yard Summer collection book? Thank you
Laura replied: 12 Jul 24 at 12:13
The Bosal Thermal Fleece is good and sold by the half a metre. You can buy cheaper insulated bags in supermarkets etc and then use that as a lining in your project if it is just a small item you are making.
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Hi I'm making a quilt for a child's bed would it be better to quilt it before putting fleece backing on or with. Just not sure what is best
Joan c replied: 12 Jul 24 at 12:15
Hi I'm making binding as instructions from one of Debbie's books. Thank you both good advice as always on here.x
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Hi Everyone. I'm just starting to make this months project and would like your thoughts - would you make the zip panel in the main fabric or the lining fabric (bag 3). My outer bag is pattern, the lining is plain. Thank you. Kate Haughey x
Kate replied: 10 Jul 24 at 18:08
Hi Laura thanks for your imput. I will use the outer for the zip panel. Kate xx
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what order are the measurements for bags listed please? Is it H x W x D or W first then height then depth? I know this was answered recently but I can't remember and can't find the answer now TIA
Laura replied: 7 Jul 24 at 19:10
Width, height and then depth if given.
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Hi, I would like to make the craft storage bag, but don't have a printer to print the templates. Does anyone know the measurements of the front and bag please?
Tanya replied: 7 Jul 24 at 07:04
Hi Laura. Thank you so much for your reply. Oh dear, I do apologize. I am new to this. Great idea thank you so much!
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Me again I e ordered some stuff from Debbie shop but think I might have ordered the wrong stuff it doesn?t matter but how do I find my order again just to check. Thank you
Laura replied: 7 Jul 24 at 19:35
Debbie used the 505 spray on the wrong side of cork to fold and keep her handles in place on a recent bag so it should be fine. I would avoid getting it on the right side of the cork if you can avoid it as it may stain/leave a mark.
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Hi every one could anyone tell me is there video of the cork base tote bag Dennis made on create and craft a few weeks ago. I have the instructions but I?m better with visual. Thank you
Margaret replied: 5 Jul 24 at 21:47
Thank you so much
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Hi everyone, Due to work interfering with my sewing (harumph), I?ve only caught a little of the scrappy book cover video. Please could someone help this techno-idiot find it as I?d love to watch Debbie?s method of making the scrappy fabric? Thank you Judi
barb replied: 4 Jul 24 at 09:21
It is under 'blog.' https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/live-stream-june-2024-scrappy-journal-cover
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Hi hoping my question can be answered, i love making debbies bucket hats but i have a friends hubby who has a large head, how do i increase the size of the large one. Thank you in advance
barb replied: 4 Jul 24 at 06:37
You could adjust the printer settings to make it a bit bigger. But I just cut leaving a margin around the paper pattern to make each piece and that was fine. make it with an old scrap of fabric first to see the final size??or even with paper!
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Hi, could I use tapestry fabric for this months first project - the bag which can be made 3 different ways? Do you think tapestry would be suitable? Thank you for advice given already about using H640 interfacing, very helpful. Thank you.
Maureen replied: 3 Jul 24 at 18:00
Thank you for your replies as now given me confidence to use tapestry fabric! Maureen
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Anyone else unable to play the sew along video for 29/06/24 ?
Laura replied: 2 Jul 24 at 19:45
As Barb says it works for me too?Debbie doesn?t come on to the video until it is 1.30 minutes in so not sure if you are running it for long enough to see it start.
