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Which elastic do I use? I'm making a jumpsuit for my Granddaughter, but I'm a little confused. The notions given are for 1/4" elastic & 3/4" elastic. However, the instructions don't indicate which is for shoulder ruffle, waist or bottom of leg! I've attached a photo of the pattern, in the hope that someone on this lovely group might offer advice or thoughts. Thanks - Helen.
Helen replied: 13 Mar 23 at 15:10
Hi Laura , thanks for your reply. Unfortunately the requirements on size elastic is at bottom of back envelope under all the options. Have read accompanying instructions for dresses as well as jumpsuit, but no indication! Will have to try & work it out via casing measurements as I get to them.
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Bag made from Debbie videos
Helen replied: 18 Mar 23 at 23:52
They look brilliant Megan Well done
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First bag from the Tote Bag-book finished
Blodwen replied: 14 Mar 23 at 19:33
That?s a lovely bag.
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Hye everyone, how can i ?perfect? the stitching around the zippers and top stitching ? I made up one of the tote bags with a zipped pocket inside the lining. However im not statisfied with how my ?decorative/visible stitches? are looking :( When you look closely the stitches seem not straight but slightly skewed to one another. Also i have issues making 100% straight lines. Any tips are welcome (Sorry for my not-perfect english btw) Thank you All ! Kind regards Gert
GertM replied: 11 Mar 23 at 22:33
Thank you Laura ! I am indeed someone who is really critical on everything that i do (i want it to be perfect and if i see mistakes that i cannot fix i get frustrated :( ) I will try your tips of lengthening the stitches and also practice on the handle straps ! Good tip there :) thank you !
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The pictures of my baby quilt as mentioned in the answer to Sue?s question below https://youtu.be/Q8Jvg3hxqls
Laura replied: 11 Mar 23 at 20:52
Thanks Megan ?every Maddie needs one of these x
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Hi everyone. I would like to learn how to do quilting but have no idea where to start. Can someone point me in the right direction please. Thank you in advance
Sue replied: 14 Mar 23 at 23:22
Thank you ladies for your help.
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I'm a little confused with the flying geese pieces on the BOTM. I've stitched along the diagonal line but am now unsure what it means by 'excess seam allowance' - am I meant to be cutting off the whole triangular piece (shown by red highlighter in photo)? I've watched Debbie's mini video about flying geese but it's made in a slightly different way. Hope someone can help me. Thank you. Karen x
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Laura replied: 9 Mar 23 at 19:22
Yes ..measure 1/4? away from the diagonal stitch line so that you have a seam allowance and then cut off excess. Make sure you are happy that the front of the block looks correct against the finished piece before you cut. Hope this helps
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Is it just mine but all of my blocks of the months so far have come up short of the finished 12.5inch sq. I have double checked when cutting out all elements of the blocks. By the time I have put borders on they will all measure 11.5 inches??I am enjoying doing the quilt very much but fear that patterns when finished will not be exact and also I may need to put a border on it to up the size a like.
Blodwen replied: 8 Mar 23 at 10:36
Thank you Laura. I had a 1/4 ? foot bought me for Christmas and find it very useful and have used it constantly. I must say the last block is not as small as the other 3. I will continue doing what I am doing, taking care. I will look at the scant 1/4? video you have sent me. If the rest begin to measure the right size will this mess up the putting together of the quilt with the first 3 being smaller? I have put the first two blocks together with sashing etc. Oh dear Belinda I?m sorry but glad I?m not the only one ???? Try the video Laura sent me.
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I have made the draw string bag this morning. Really enjoyed making it
Les replied: 7 Mar 23 at 22:32
Thank you
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Just finished my drawstring box bag so easy to make I will be making more. Many thanks x
Hev replied: 7 Mar 23 at 20:10
Thank you very much x
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Just finished Mo the dog to go with my great granddaughters Maddie ! A delight to make and I loved seeing with fleece X
Megan replied: 6 Mar 23 at 07:53
Lovely
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Could someone tell me please how I claim the 10% members discount from Debbie's shop? Do I have a code that I've forgotten about or does the site recognise me as a member at checkout?
ELIZABETH replied: 5 Mar 23 at 15:06
Thank you ladies, I?ve found it. Much appreciated.
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How do I save the video and instructions for a project that is being taken off. Maddie?s day dress is going in April but I thought there would be a qr code ???????????
Helen replied: 5 Mar 23 at 22:26
Thank you for your help. I have saved the instructions and template.
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Not sure where I went wrong but my quilt will be a one of a kind unique one!!!!
Megan replied: 5 Mar 23 at 17:54
I think the centre would have been your green fabric but actually I think it looks lovely with the purple
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Hi. I bought some faux suede on a whim and want to make a bag with it, half suede at bottom and cotton fabric on top. Do you treat the suede like faux leather? For example would you make straps the same way as Debbie does in her video using faux leather. Also would you apply interfacing the same way?
Laura replied: 10 Mar 23 at 10:24
I think I would use the construction techniques that Debbie uses in this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lWLmt0lC9rQ
