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has anyone seen July .s calander for Debbie please .
Linda replied: 4 Jul 26 at 12:11
I was wondering the same thing. I prefer the format that has previously been used. Laura , thanks for the info on where to find it.
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Hi my daughter has asked me to fix her dress. It is made of cheesecloth and the material has come away from the seam, almost torn and frayed. The other side of the seam looks quite weak too. What is the best way of fixing this? It’s a long summer dress and the seam goes down the back. Many thanks in advance!
barb replied: 30 Jun 26 at 21:45
The coordinating strip idea is the one for me, or even some wide binding or ribbon type strip. You could add a decorative stitch on the fabric before sewing it on. This will stabilise and cover the fraying seam. Good luck.
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I have searched for the peg bag video, is there one? thank you
HYSC replied: 29 Jun 26 at 14:09
It's up now on the blog! https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/sunday-sewcial-june-2026
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I’m wanting to make Summer blouse and wondering if I have to add seam allowance
Laura replied: 30 Jun 26 at 14:39
The seam allowance is included in the pattern.
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I can’t find the Peg Bag video for 28 06 2026 I am finding things on the site very mixed up nothing seems very easy to find any ideas how to make things more straight forward? Pam Ellmer
HYSC replied: 29 Jun 26 at 14:09
Hello! Thanks for the tips Laura. The video from the Sunday Social is now live! https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/sunday-sewcial-june-2026
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Hello, I got a Whatsapp and email telling me that there was a new project and digital newsletter No.6 out on Thursday but it doesn't appear in my members page and I don't want to download large files on my phone. Am I doing something wrong?
barb replied: 28 Jun 26 at 15:35
All projects can be found under 'sewing projects'. Here is the blouse for example https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/debbie-shores-dressmaking-studio-summer-blouse The magazines can be found under blog. No need to download, you can read from there. https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/half-yard-sewing-club-member-magazine-dressmaking-special
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Why can’t I find today’s sewing at 4 pm I am a member I am logged in
Anna B replied: 28 Jun 26 at 15:41
Hi Julia, it will start at 4pm on the homepage, the timer is counting down to the start. if you can’t see at 4pm, refresh the page making sure you are still logged in (if you’ve been logged on for a while it sometimes logs you out)Hope that helps.
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Promo video says there will be a video for the Summer blouse but I can't find it anywhere. It isn't on the project page where they normally are.
barb replied: 28 Jun 26 at 12:12
Its under projects here https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/debbie-shores-dressmaking-studio-summer-blouse
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My printer dosn't let me print 100%for patterns will I have to buy a new one and which one do you recomend?
Helen (aka Bronze Dragonfly) replied: 8 Jul 26 at 11:01
I find that when I select the print option on my printer (an old one), there is a dropdown option that says 'more settings'. When I click on that I get the option to say print at 100% or actual size. I very much doubt you need a new printer, despite it's age (unless of course it has broken lol!). Otherwise, you could always print at your local library for a small fee.
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Hi everyone! ☀️ Debbie has just shared her top book picks for summer! Have you read any of them, or are any on your summer reading list? We'd love to hear your thoughts, recommendations, or favourites. Let's chat! https://halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/inspirational-reads-debbie-shores-top-books-for-summer
Sue replied: 22 Oct 26 at 12:02
I am so pleased I received a copy of Modern Crewel Embroidery for Beginnerers by Tatiana Popova as I absolutely love it. I always though that crewel embroidery was completely different for normal embroidery and more difficult as it used crewel wool and for some reason that would make it harder to do. Although modern crewel work uses some crewel wool it also uses normal embroidery floss too. After reading this book I understand things so much better. The tools and materials as well as the techniques sections are so easy to understand with very clear pictures that are so easy to follow. Each project also has all the stitch techniques needed for that project in its own section which means you don't have to go looking for them as much as you often have to do. All the templates for the 8 projects are very clearly given at the back of the book which will make it easy to copy them on to your fabric. Overall this is a well written, well thought out book and at only £14.99 rrp it is a bargain
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I wanted to ask about the blouse pattern. Can I only print it up to a size 18 on A4 paper?
Laura replied: 24 Jun 26 at 17:16
There is an A4 16-32 size version on the blouse pattern. If you scroll through the options you will see it there.
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just downloaded the top pattern released today, my pattern pieces go from a - d but in the instruction they go from a - e (size 16 - 32) it says the correct sizes on it but only 4 pieces across, is everyone else's like that?
Steph replied: 23 Jun 26 at 16:25
I got there in the end, they didn't print out in the order I was expecting, i asked too soon!! Also fooled me as to why there was no 4a, 5a, 6a and 6b but I think I'm sorted now. Thanks everyone for your help xx
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Hi everyone, Can someone help with today's new dressmaking pattern please? I'm between sizes 12-14 on the size chart but I'm a D cup. What do I do? I've not made many clothes, so I'm at a loss here.
Sue replied: 22 Jun 26 at 20:26
Thanks for the reply and your help. I'll have a look at the finished garment measurements.
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Where do I find the box top pattern that was due to be released today 22 June 2026?
barb replied: 22 Jun 26 at 10:56
under 'sewing projects' All projects are found there.
