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Hi, I have joined as it?s free for one month offer but can?t seem to find videos on how to make items only able to print paper instructions,, are there videos along side the instructions??? I can?t see any??
barb replied: 14 Mar 24 at 04:16
There is a main project every month with a video..plus others without a video. look under sewing projects. Here is this months for example. Hope this helps. https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/sling-bag
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Hi what time is Debbie doing spring wreath on Friday please
Susan replied: 15 Mar 24 at 14:30
Ok thanks Laura
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On the block of the month ( sunshine one) it said we needed bondaweb but I didn?t read anywhere in the instructions that we needed it. Did I miss a bit????
Diane replied: 13 Mar 24 at 18:21
Thank you Joan.
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SLING BAG: @ Miss Debbie/Laura I noticed that the bias strip is sewn onto the straight zip gusset. Does that mean I DO NOT have to cut the fabric on the bias to make the binding? I would prefer to cut it straight as it is easier to make from scratch but if it has to be cut on the bias I will. However, if it can work just as well cut straight please let me know. Thank you very much. See I am thinking it has to go around the curve of the bag eventually so it might need to be bias cut:-(. HELP!!!
Caro replied: 14 Mar 24 at 17:50
Awww you should post some of your beautiful work on Facebook so we can se them. Thank you. I am almost there. I am making the bias binding next will and continue from there. I have been otherwise occupied lately as my seamstress and friend is very ill in the hospital. Appreciate your prayer for healing please. All the best in your fair.
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Hello, is there a reason why there are no pictures on the decorative stitches? I?m making a Wonky St Spring cushion cover and I need to do a French knots and Lazy daisy stitches. The instructions are there but no pictures. It might be me tho?..
Joan c replied: 11 Mar 24 at 18:16
Look under Tips Brenda
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Hi I thought I would make the sling bag in faux leather would I need to put fusible fleece on the back or could I put the fleece back of the lining?
Sally replied: 16 Mar 24 at 07:56
Thanks Laura that's brilliant!!!!
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Iam starting the sun Dresden plate and the instructions says Two 2x4 squares but that?s not a square it?s a rectangle??when I look at the pictures with the joined Dresden they look like triangles am I reading this wrong ??
Sue replied: 15 Mar 24 at 13:59
I cut my 4x4 squares slightly bigger which made it easier to cut completed block to correct size.
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Smocking Bolster Cushion Hello, I?ve started the process of making the bolster cover. Do I need to draw half inch lines on the grid horizontally and vertically? I can?t tell on the picture. Also, has anyone found a bolster cushion to fit? I can?t find one on Amazon that is the right size. Thank you for your help. Lucy
Lucy replied: 11 Mar 24 at 22:14
Thank you for your help. I?m underway with the grid and will look on eBay for a bolster. This is the grid so far. I hope it helps. Lucy
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Hello I?ve just received the fabric bundle for this years BOTM a quilt. Before I get started, should I pre wash the fabric or not. I sometimes do this when dress making and depending on the fabric. Thank you
Debbie replied: 10 Mar 24 at 08:50
Personally I wouldn't pre wash, maybe give your fabric a blast of steam from the iron first...
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Good morning everyone is there no live today I'm not seeing it on you tube ?
Kay replied: 10 Mar 24 at 14:55
Thank you Laura
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In one of Debbie's live chats in 2023. I think it was February. She says she is going to make a box with a top when chatting to her husband but i think she made a tablet cover the next month and i cannot find this box with a lid. Can anyone help?
Laura replied: 9 Mar 24 at 12:04
Debbie made this one ..not sure if it is the one you meant https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/april-2023-fabric-boxes
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Hi, I am in the process of making Maddie's party dress from the maddie book. I can't find a pattern for the skirt. Am I missing something ???? x
Jan replied: 9 Mar 24 at 12:00
Thank you Laura.
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Could one of you lovely members tell me where I can find the instructions for Debbie's Spring Wreath please xx
Sue replied: 7 Mar 24 at 20:37
Thank you Laura.. that's perfect xx
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I am using a continuous zip tape for the top of my sling bag with a zipper pull at each end. Do I sew the gusset on to zip tape with the pulls on or should I take the pulls off completely then attach them back after the gusset is sewn on? Thanks much.
Caro replied: 7 Mar 24 at 23:18
Aww thanks Laura I was too eager. I am just reading Miss Debbie?s response again. You are correct. I get it now. Thanks so much. Like you planned for yourself, I am taking my time with it. I cut it the outer fabric on Sunday and the lining on Monday, and I started sewing it yesterday (Tuesday) a bit at a time. I hope to be done by Sunday God?s willing. ????????
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Hi, Just started the sling bag. Does anyone know what the seam allowance is? I can?t seem to find it anywhere. Thanks
HYSC replied: 5 Mar 24 at 14:31
Hi Sonia, seam allowance is ?in (5mm). This has now been added to the project page and downloadable instructions - Best wishes, HYSC x
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Just sewn up my first circular pouch from the panel and found it too difficult to gather up into a pouch as the G700 interfacing made it too stiff to manage. I got there in the end but wouldn't want to do that every time I used the pouch. Does anyone know if the G700 backing can be removed from the fabric successfully. Thank you. Jean
Laura replied: 7 Mar 24 at 08:30
Perhaps try a narrower ribbon/cord through the channel first as this might make a difference.
