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Hi everyone. I'm looking to make a bag for my granddaughter to keep her hairdryer & straighteners in. I know the length, what height would you make it. TIA. X
Laura replied: 4 Nov 22 at 13:00
I adapted Debbie?s drawstring bag https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/live-stream-26th-february-2022-drawstring-bag to store my vacuum cleaner tools and I have just tried fitting my hairdryer and straighteners in it and they fit ok. The size I used was 15? wide by 16? long for the outer and lining and 2 lining pieces each measuring 14? x 10? for the drawstring top. I cut a 2? square when making the base to give the bag a little more depth. I hope this helps
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I'm making Debbie's gnome from her YouTube channel last year. This one: https://youtu.be/BUpj0awqftY In the materials, it says the fabric for the hat should be a 20x25 cm triangle. I'm unsure if you measure the long side of the bottom down (A in my photo) or down the sides (B in my photo). Also, am I right that 20 cm is the bottom line of the triangle? Thanks! Xx
Amanda replied: 1 Nov 22 at 19:12
Thanks Laura, I'll do that then!
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Hi has anyone managed to watch this months project
Megan replied: 1 Nov 22 at 20:03
It?s ok for me
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Hi All. Up to now I've sewn quilts and also do me made clothes, but now I fancy making a bag. What do you all recommend as a first easy, straightforward bag for me? Thanks All x
Megan replied: 1 Nov 22 at 20:02
I found this one quite simple too https://youtu.be/QoigRyw5hLc
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Hello everyone???? I'm new here. Want to sew the wonky houses pillows, but this comes when I hit the house template buttons???? someone else have this problem? Does anyone know how to get the templates? Thanks Inger
Sewbytheocean replied: 2 Nov 22 at 17:23
Thank you so much???? I joined this club a couple days ago and really want to make this pillows! They are so fun and sweet???? Inger
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Can anyone advise me on the bust measurements on dress patterns. Does the measurement refer to the upper bust or full bust?
Anne replied: 31 Oct 22 at 21:53
I had watched this video but was still unsure. I assume that the measurement on a pattern refers to the upper bust as the full bust measurement when compared to the upper bust measurement determines your cup size. Am I correct? If not then I am a size 20!!!! Which seems quite bizarre as most of my clothes are size 12 or 14.
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Hello, I?ve sewn all the pieces together to make a tree skirt from the Half Yard Christmas Book but the centre circle is tiny compared to the illustration. I followed step by step instructions. If I cut a bigger circle all the back stitching on seams will go. Can anyone tell me where I?ve gone wrong? Thank you!
Laura replied: 8 Nov 22 at 20:28
Hi Veronica?I just had a look at the pattern for the skirt in the Winter book. Did you cut the 1? off the top of the template as stated at the beginning of the instructions?I think that would affect the size of the finished circle.
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I can?t find the QR code for the back seat organiser. Can anyone help please
Laura replied: 31 Oct 22 at 09:09
It is available on the top of the instruction sheet for the project.
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I wanted to show you the Halloween house I made using the gingerbread pattern.
Helen N replied: 2 Nov 22 at 16:41
Hi Rachel, thank you. I must have missed that tutorial :( I will check it out :)
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Am I right in thinking that the hysc code for search press is only on Debbie?s books but the DD105 can be used on other authors books too?
Laura replied: 29 Oct 22 at 12:45
Yes Debbie confirmed today that the code DD105 will get you 20% off other authors books on Search Press.
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Hi all, I'm new to this and just wanted to say thanks for the welcome and ask what sort of fabric do you use for lining projects eg bags that doesn't break the bank xx
Laura replied: 28 Oct 22 at 18:32
Welcome Diane ?I use plain Cotton Poplin or plain Cotton for my bag linings?there are some lovely colours available and you can usually find a shade to coordinate with your main fabric. As a member of this club don?t forget to get your 10% discount on Debbie?s shopping site ..you can read all about this on the blog article on this site.
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Hi everyone what Christmassy things could I make from squares of felt?
Megan replied: 28 Oct 22 at 19:57
Thanks both and I?ll have a look Laura
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Hello everyone, I have just joined your club tonight after watching Debbie live stream on you tube for some time. Anyway, has anyone used odicoat? I am trying to make a backpack and have used odicoat on my cut out pieces, 2 coats, I didn?t get the card with the Gel so have been using a flat brush, 2 days later myself and my seam ripper have become firm friends, I am further behind than I was when I started. Pieces are dragging when trying to sew them together and have to slightly pull them through. Have I put to much of the coating on them and will I also have to re coat along the sewing holes where I have taken things apart. Starting to lose my cool here! Thanks Isobel
Laura replied: 27 Oct 22 at 10:40
I have one of those so will give that a try?let us know how it goes.
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Does anyone have the measurements for the baby bag? I saved the video but forgot the instructions!???????
Tina J replied: 27 Oct 22 at 09:57
I have them Alanna and can send them if you haven?t already got them.
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