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Hi Jenny, thank you for your reply earlier. I haven?t sewn with a slippery fabric before and wanted to know if anyone has tips for that. I thought I would do a french seam. I wondered if my walking foot would be best. Do you have any ideas? Thanks again, Rosemarie
Debbie replied: 4 Jul 21 at 16:01
I'd use a walking foot, and a small stitch. Silk thread works well, with a fine needle. Hipe that helps!
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I am relatively new and I am making the evening bag style from Debbie?s half yard summer book. Regarding handles as my bag is less formal can I use the template from the build a bag book and if so what would be the layout of the fabric be with the template to get the length? Hope someone can help. Thank you.
Jenny replied: 28 Jun 21 at 10:13
I would say yes definitely. I've used various templates from Debbie's Build a Bag books for other projects and they all work well ????????
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Does anyone have tips for sewing with viscose please? Thanks, Rosemarie Ellwood
Jenny replied: 28 Jun 21 at 10:14
I use lightweight woven fusible interfacing
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Is there a video for this? It?s in half yard heaven
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HYSC replied: 29 Jun 21 at 10:47
Not curently Megan.
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Debbie Will the future book for Maddie feature clothes and accessories for Robyn also. If not will more clothes come out for Robyn.
HYSC replied: 29 Jun 21 at 10:50
Debbie has to work far ahead on her book projects and she is only just putting the ideas for the Maddie book together. It wont be published until 2022 and she will be able to update you nearer the time on its content. In the meantime we are planning some more clothes on the website.
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How does Debbie sign her books if I order on search press?
HYSC replied: 28 Jun 21 at 17:08
Hi Jean Before Covid Debbie used to be able to come to the offices quite frequently to sign books and she signs books when they launch on Sewing Street. We do have a few signed copies of Dressmaking secrets at Search Press and some book plates we can put in the books. If you want signed copies you should order from Debbie's own website or Sewing street when they launch a book.
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How do i get on to this mornings sew along
Megan replied: 26 Jun 21 at 11:18
Half yard Facebook and YouTube
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Hi, can anyone rescue me, I watched a tutorial where Debbie made a picnic bag using gorgeous dog fabric, I can't find it anywhere, can anyone help thanks
Megan replied: 26 Jun 21 at 09:17
Ah is it that one Debbie has made one on both I think
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Hi..there used to be an offers section. Am I just being blind and can?t see it or has it disappeared lol
Megan replied: 26 Jun 21 at 09:09
Yeah since the website has been updated it has moved
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I would like to make Kim?s sandwich bags now I have the lining bit but which wadding do I need please? I?m new to wadding etc Thankyou
Sandy replied: 26 Jun 21 at 22:12
Thankyou x
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Hi everyone. I?m a new member and am currently planning the 2021 Seminole quilt. Could someone let me know the measurements of an extra wide fat quarter please. Thanks very much.
Sharon replied: 25 Aug 21 at 15:49
Thanks for your replies. I finally started the Seminole Quilt yesterday with Block 1 and found it a bit (to say the least) tricky and feel I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Block 1 looks a bit like it's auditioning to be on Wonky Street! I started Block 2 today and am scratching my head again - I am certainly using some grey cells I didn't know I had. I am hoping that by Block 12 I will be at least be getting my lines a bit straighter! Any tips would be appreciated.
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Can I make a backpack with oilcloth
Debbie replied: 26 Jun 21 at 10:54
Thats a nice idea, use a teflon or walking foot when sewing laminates...
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I wonder if anyone can suggest a way of fixing Maddie Dolls hair to her head please? My 18 month old granddaughter tends to carry her around by the hair. I've fixed it with glue and stitches along the centre parting, but the 'hair' falls off her head from where its gathered for the bunches. Thank you. xx Ann
Annie replied: 3 Jul 21 at 12:11
Thanks Jenny and Debbie for your suggestions. xx
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I bought the round, wooden bag handles from Debbie's online shop and wondered if there is a tutorial of how to incorporate them?
Stanleystan replied: 23 Jun 21 at 19:44
Thank you so much. Off to search again. Problem is, I get waylaid watching your tutorials along the way ????xx
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On block of the month 5 step 4. the tip under it last bit says this acts as a pivot point and, what comes after the and is there some text missing.
HYSC replied: 28 Jun 21 at 09:47
Hi all - this has now been updated on the PDF. Thanks! Claire, HYSC
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Guess what I did this afternoon. ????
Mary replied: 22 Jun 21 at 07:09
Thank you. I?m learning to be patient! X
