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Does anyone know where Debbie is doing a demo today please
Heather replied: 3 Feb 21 at 15:50
Yes it was on www.Debbieshoresewing.com. The videos are kept on there. Regards Heather
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Hi everyone, I'm going to?be making the jacket when?the fabric I ordered for it arrives. My question is should, I wash the fabric before I make it? I've never made clothing before so I'm not sure if I should or not. Thanks, Beverley?
BW replied: 3 Feb 21 at 12:43
Hi Barb, I think the two fabrics are different, looks like I?m washing them, it?s better to be safe than sorry in this instance, thanks for the advice
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Hi, a friend has asked me to make some cushions for her with a piped edging.? Having watched Debbie's how to do piping I'm ok with that but not sure if putting a zip in would look better than having a simple envelope back.? She has chosen?2 differing fabrics for the back and front so that the cushions can be reversed for differing looks.? Also, is putting a zip in at the edge of the piping difficult??? Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated.? Thank you.? Anne
Jane replied: 4 Feb 21 at 22:00
I love that idea, thank you for asking the question Annie, and for your helpful reply Lou ????????
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Hi I would like to make the kimono jacket for the February make. I'm having trouble finding viscose in 160cm width, I've looked on Debbie's shop and can only see 140cm would this make a difference?, thanks for reading?
Kim replied: 4 Feb 21 at 14:13
Thank you Debbie, think I was over thinking it, don't want to get it wrong. Thanks again
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Hello - is there a pattern and instructions for making a cover for my V-shaped cushion? ?Thank you
Debbie replied: 4 Feb 21 at 09:29
I'm afraid I don't have one...
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Hi, Does anyone know an easy way to make a cylinder bag. I'm having trouble measuring for the circle bottom. Say I want my cylinder to be 6" round by 8" tall how big would my circle be? Thanks in advance :)?
Debbie replied: 4 Feb 21 at 09:31
Use pye... if you want the circumference to be 6" divide that by 3.142, but that would be a small circle... do you mean the circle is 6" across? Then times by 3.142.. there goes a maths lesson!
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How to use ?Your Notebook? section
Woody replied: 31 Jan 21 at 09:57
Thank you Barb that well helpful????
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Sorry to be a nuisance.? ?I have finished Maddie and I am very happy with her.? I have made Robyn today, but I am still a bit confused about his hair.? Do I do lots of 12cm loops, rethreading after each one?
Sonya replied: 30 Jan 21 at 21:35
Jayne, when I made Robyn I was confused a bit with the hair, so rightly or wrongly took a length of wool threaded through Robyns head leaving a tail of about 3inchs, I then went back through his head almost close to the stitch and knotted then cut the length of wool another 3inch to match the tail and went round his whole head...hope this makes sense... it was quite time consuming but worth it. My length of wool I started with gave me about 5 to 7 strands of hair, when finish I cut to length required, to get a bit of curl going I dragged a comb/brush through.
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Hi - I'm new and had a feeling there was talk of a live chat/demo this morning - is that right and where will I find it? ?Thank you. ?
Jane replied: 30 Jan 21 at 15:27
Thank you Heather, I'll catch up with it there. ????
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Can anyone advise where i can find the instructions for the red and white checked bag that Debbie made quite recently? She also made it in the Tree fabric. Thank you
Linda replied: 30 Jan 21 at 16:28
Thank you Heather, you have been very helpful. Sometimes, there's so many patterns in front of me I just can't see what I'm looking for!
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Hello, On the last Youtube live it was mentioned the next project was a kimono, where are the details for this? ? Thank you
Diane B replied: 29 Jan 21 at 16:58
Thank you Heather, looking forward to it.
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I am planning to make this tote bag and was wondering if there is a video tutorial anywhere, specifically for the letterbox side pocket?
Jules replied: 29 Jan 21 at 17:14
Thank you I?ll have a look
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which video shows the recess zip for tote bag recently please?
sandra replied: 29 Jan 21 at 11:01
its ok found it now - its just i wanted to know how to do the zip in a tote bag which is recessed and i have watched so many i wasnt sure where/when i had seen it. (thought it was recent) its called the zipped panel that you put in. Thanks anyway
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Can anyone advise if there is a video to the machine mat / machine tidy please?
Denise replied: 29 Jan 21 at 10:12
Thank you I'll watch the one you gave the link to above then I'll try the one on the book Thank you again Denise
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Fabric discount for members
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Linda replied: 30 Jan 21 at 17:56
If you select "OFFERS" from the top menu bar, scroll down and you will find a picture of a mustard yellow and floral bag with the caption 'Members discount for my website'; open that up and you will find the code. Happy sewing!
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I have almost completed Maddie, and I would like to do Robyn.? However, his hair looks more complicated than Maddies? - I am re-newing my sewing skills after more than 30 thirty years of making anything.
Jayne replied: 30 Jan 21 at 16:32
Hi Linda, that sounds both complicated and ingenious! I have completed Maddie for my Granddaughter too, although there is a bit of a battle as my daughter wants her. I think I will have to make another one! I have made Robyn today - just not sure how to do his hair. Loving sewing again- just so much to learn!
