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Hi there, Can someone tell me what machine needle I need to sew fake leather? Thanks in advance, Avril x
Michele replied: 26 Apr 21 at 17:38
I think its a demin type needle Don't use a leather type needle as it can leave small puncture holes. I also use a teflon presser foot which glides across the fabric nicely
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Hi everyone, I haven?t been quick enough in obtaining the wonky house kits and they?re still out of stock. What other fabrics can be used for this project instead of canvas? Thank you in advance for answering ????
Sam replied: 25 Apr 21 at 08:25
I just used an old sheet for house and then scraps of all sorts for the rest.
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hi guys, does anyone know if i need to use interfacing/fleece when making a bag with faux leather ?, many thanx JULIE B
Helen replied: 24 Apr 21 at 10:25
HiJulie I would use interfacing on a faux leather bag and if you use H640 it will stick to the faux leather well. I have made a bag with faux leather and it can be a bit floppy if you don?t use interfacing, also use a good stabilizer for the base if the base is faux leather.l hope that this helps
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Morning everyone, hope you're enjoying the new website!
Pam replied: 26 Apr 21 at 07:09
I think the new website is great, so much information and you make things easier to follow. The links on all the projects pages are useful and all the tips. Well done to you and your team.
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Are there any tutorials for a zipper purse on this website or YouTube or Facebook from Debbie? If not can you recommend any?
Megan replied: 24 Apr 21 at 09:37
Thanks debbie
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I want to make your oilcloth tote ,do you stock it and if not what should I look for as so many out there
Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 18:34
I'm afarid we don't have oilcloth...
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The new website looks great. ???? Can anyone tell me which projects we?re going to lose this month please?
HYSC replied: 22 Apr 21 at 12:18
Its always on the newsletter and now you can find a link to the latest newsletter on the home page.
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When using the free motion foot in appliqu? do you end with a stop stitch to end the cotton? Thank you
Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 09:22
For a really neat look I'd pull the threads to the back of the fabric...
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Hi All, has anyone made the multi use caddy and can advise what size of wheelchair it's designed for? Is the wheelchair meant to be slightly wider than the bag? Ours is a small wheelchair measuring 12" from the inside of the handles, 14" from the outside and since the bag is 14" wide I'm just wondering if anyone who's made one can advise if it does need to be slightly smaller as it looks smaller than the chair in the picture? Thank you :)
Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 09:24
I'd make it 12" wide. so you'd need to adjust the width of the pattern pieces. If the bag is wider than the handles it won't sit very well, hope that helps!
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I'm try to finish the caravan caddy from the HY Kids book. I'm struggling with point number 18. which is how to join the two pieces together and fitting the bias binding on. Has anyone managed this project, and if so could you give me some advice please? It's driving me nuts! Thanks!
Debbie replied: 23 Apr 21 at 10:20
How far did you get? The two side pieces are sewn right sides together across the straight side, then fold back wrong sides together. Then sew bias binding across this seam, bu8t at this point don't fold it over, just sew one side. Then take the base [spine[ pieces of fabric and fuse to a piece of foam so you have a foam covered strip. Place this in between the two bottom pieces, fold the bias bonding over the spine piece and sew. Does that help?
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Hi All any ideas how I could do the v shaped back. ?Front of bodice is round neck. Or anywhere I could buy a pattern. ?
Jules replied: 3 May 21 at 18:50
Those question marks at end should be a smilie face :)
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Does anyone have the measurements for the reversible kimono please? I cannot find it on here or the YouTube page. ?
Sam replied: 18 Apr 21 at 13:24
Thanks Barb for your help xx
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Hi, I'm new to THYSC and I want to make the car seat organisers for my children. ?Can anyone recommend the best place to buy the vinyl from please? Thank you in advance ????
Katherine replied: 18 Apr 21 at 09:40
Thank you ????
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What time was arranged for todays sewing?
Megan replied: 17 Apr 21 at 19:14
Sorry it was 1:30
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How do I attach a flap over fastener to a tote bag. Thanks
Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 09:20
Couple of ways to do this depending on what you prefer, either fir the flap in between the outer and lining back pieces, or to the back of the bag before lining it, best to look for a tutorial or pattern so see which you prefer...
