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Hi can anyone help as I missed the live this morning and I?m trying to find the measurements for the drawstring bag. I didn?t receive an e mail. Thank you Suzanne
Laura replied: 26 Feb 22 at 15:45
The measurements are under the 'Blog' Heading on this site. It is a lovely make (smiley face).
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Hi guys, hope you can give me a help along with my huge sewing learning curve! I am trying to keep up with the blocks of the month and have recently purchased Vlieseline Fuse-n-tear 322 White from Debbie for the back of the "JOY" block. My problem is that when I went to tear the backing off it all just appeared to tear off but not leave any of the glue behind. I don't think I am attaching the wrong side as it sticks okay but perhaps I am using it wrong? Any help would be appreciated. Amanda in Doune, Scotland.
Amanda replied: 26 Feb 22 at 21:59
Thank you both, I knew I must have been doing something wrong! Back online for some bondaweb then! Thanks a million, much appreciated, Acc.
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Hi, what is the best stitch length and width when quilting a project especially when sewing around the outline of a template traced onto freezer paper which is ironed onto the quilt? I'm concerned that the stitches will be pulled out when peeling away the freezer paper. Thanks. Jennifer
Jennifer replied: 28 Feb 22 at 10:40
Thanks Laura. I'll have a look. Jennifer
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Can I have the code please as I want to buy some fabric thank you
Lisa replied: 26 Feb 22 at 12:52
Look under the BLOG tab.. it's there at the top
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Anyone know where I can find a tutorial of a crochet hook pouch
Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 25 Feb 22 at 09:08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVJt65OYc0M Hows about this megan?
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I have just started BOTM Turkey Trot. Bit late this month I know. But has any one done the same as me. The instructions say ? As our main motif ? the turkey ? is made using appliqu?, remember you'll need to attach adhesive sheets to the backs of the pieces before sewing everything together. For help with this, see the instructions for the adhesive sheets in the introduction to the 2022 Block of the Month?. So I did. All the pieces. Am I right in thinking that I should have left it off the feathers?
Kay replied: 22 Feb 22 at 18:50
I did the same as you Elaine, just be careful when you push out the points on the feathers and just press the bit that folds over the other side mind you dont stick the full feather shape to your ironing mat.
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Hi Everyone Desperately need some help with boxed cushions. Unfortunately, I have to recover old sponge which is never easy but my main problem is that the fabric just isnt wide enough to make a continuous placket. I have to make a seamed placket for each corner. Can anyone help or point me to a video which would help me make these corners fit when sewing onto the top piece. Im really finding this very hard. Wish it was a continuous seam.
Mary replied: 21 Feb 22 at 17:15
Debbie has a tutorial on YouTube for a box cushion.
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I am relatively new to dressmaking and have a pattern to make a dress. It says to fold the fabric with the selvedges aligned before pinning the pattern pieces on. However, it doesn?t say which way up the fabric should be. Should I fold with the right side inside or outside? Thank you.
Laura replied: 22 Feb 22 at 09:01
There is usually a layout key on the instruction sheet to tell you which way to lay the material for pattern pieces. This may differ for individual pieces or if your material is directional.
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Help please I am in the middle of making Debbie's coin purse and for some reason I am not able to move the needle position left to right on my janome machine. Very annoying as wanted to finish this project today. Can anyone suggest anything I can do that may have had the same issue.
Joan replied: 11 Mar 22 at 10:39
Try setting your stitch to 00 that takes the needle over
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Hi. Is anyone clued up about CE certification, if i want to sell Toys/Soft items at a craft fair? Thank you. Just seen something on Instagram about UKCA/CE safety testing.
Laura replied: 18 Feb 22 at 19:13
I believe that a safety certificate is required if you are selling anything that a child is likely to play with. Probably best to enquire at the local Trading Standards for guidance/certification.
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Hi any ideas of what I can make with this small amount of fabric I have already made a backpack, cosmetic pouch, glasses case and notebook cover with the fabric and I have this much left what shall I do with it?
Anne replied: 5 Mar 22 at 13:25
A small tissue pack cover. Long piece of fabric with a clip at the end to attach?d your keys to for inside the backpack.
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Does anyone know how i can remove Fleece from a self healing cutting mat? Thanks
Laura replied: 17 Feb 22 at 16:37
There are some good tips on the web about cleaning your mat after using fleece and interfacing. The best way I found is to wrap clear sticky tape (Sellotape) around your fingers and dab across the mat bending the board a little so that you get the fibres out of the cuts. Hope this helps Laura
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I would like to save a project that is soon to be retired. Can someone please let me know how I go about saving it on my iPad for future use? Thank you in advance.
Charlotte replied: 5 Mar 22 at 14:15
Thanks everyone for your help.
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