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I am a beginner and I purchased some double sided fusible foam by mistake (really wanted single sided) and I am now stuck as to how to use it. I bought it to use in making a bag but I only want to fuse one side to the outer fabric. ?How do I stop the 2nd side from sticking when I I iron it? Thanks
Linda replied: 1 Aug 20 at 22:18
Thank you I'll try that
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Hi does anyone have a copy of the High style handbags CD-ROM? I have been searching everywhere for it and it's not available anywhere! Here's hoping one of you lovely people have a copy?
Mandy replied: 7 Aug 20 at 21:29
Hi Debbie after scouring the internet for over a month I finally came across a lady selling one! On my birthday 18th July too! So I'm one very happy lady and have already made 2 Big Bow Bags!
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I have just made a bag?with Bosal single sided fusible?foam. ?But after I have machined it & pulled it through the lining it is creased. ?Can you tell me? 1. Can I re iron the bag and if so on what temperature & for how long & do I use steam. ? 2. Also when I?applied it I used a dry iron on cotton for six seconds With fabric between the iron & Bosal I am not sure whether I am applying the Bosal correctly & I am afraid to try anything incase I make it worse. ?It is still a very nice bag but I would be happier if I could remove the creases. Thanks Jackie ?
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Debbie replied: 25 Jul 20 at 08:58
You can give the bag a good blast of steam to eliminate the wrinkles, as long as your fabric will take the heat....
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I am having problems with inserting the sleeves, can anyone help or suggest how to do this?
Lorraine H replied: 31 Jul 20 at 21:15
Hi Debbie, It is item 4 on the instructions for the Maddie dress- Sew the sleeves into the armholes, right sides together. For some strange reason I am struggling and I have sewn sleeves into dolls dresses before. May be I have cut the sleeves wrong, I will try again and if need be cut some more sleeves. Lou M
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Hello? I have recently subscribed to Debbies Half Yard Sewng Club and could I please ask when it has the instructions for the projects is it the widths or the heights of the projects that come?first. Also are there any projects suitable for an 8 year old child?messenger bag and matching purse. ? Thank you Lynne Gibson
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Debbie replied: 25 Jul 20 at 08:59
Hi Lynne, Widths always come first, and we don't have a specific child's messenger bag at the moment but I'll put it on the list!
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Elizabeth bag
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Debbie replied: 3 Aug 20 at 03:06
The easiest way is to pop the ends of the straps inside the top seam of the bag, sew facing downwards before adding the lining, this should be in the QR video on the packaging if that helps!
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I have tried to order a Kraft Tex with code BACKPACK123 but it's not working and I registered gill?
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Studio44 replied: 31 Jul 20 at 15:28
Hi Gill, unfortunately, that code was a special offer for the month of March! We hope you can still find what you need.
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Can anyone tell me where to find a video or pattern for the Miss Messenger Bag.Please.
Mary replied: 14 Jul 20 at 22:04
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Hi Can anyone suggest another wool for her hair. I've tried to get a brown in the Alpaca but it's either out of stock or very expensive. I'm not sure what else would be suitable Many thanks Kathy
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Debbie replied: 15 Jul 20 at 09:25
The Alpaca is lovely as it's curly, but any knitting yarn would work!
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I?ve been browsing the internet looking for examples of bags using different fabrics in a similar way to the Elizabeth bag and I found an old post about a carpet bag. I love the picture and would love to try this but I can?t find the pattern or hardware (I can find clasps but not the frame)?does anyone know where I could get the pattern or any sources for the hardware?? I?m hoping that this might be one that?s revisited and comes available again?
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Amanda replied: 13 Jul 20 at 21:46
Thank you - I think I might have found it
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Hi??I am making the bear and the elephant and the legs don't line up, how do I get it to line up, do I just line them up and pin it to fit or do cut it to fit, can anyone help thanks joyce?
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Joyce replied: 10 Jul 20 at 17:54
Thanks will try it
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Hi, I'm making this months cosmetic case, and found that the 3x9" joining strip needed to be 3x10.5, did anyone else find this? Carole?
Carole replied: 14 Jul 20 at 13:08
Yes, thanks ????
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Dear all I would like to sew an A line skirt but not too sure how to get the A . Can anyone advise how many inches to add? I already have the block pattern. many thanks to all!
Debbie replied: 3 Aug 20 at 03:04
Hi Heng, I think this depends on how wide you'd like the 'A' to be, try measuring 3" from each side of the bottom of the skirt and tapering to the waist, make up a toile to make sure you're happy first!
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Hi? I've just ordered a new sewing/embroidery machine, the embroidery part will be new for me. Can anyone recommend the best stabiliser to use. Any tips welcome. Thanks in advance.?
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Mary replied: 2 Jul 20 at 07:33
Thanks very much for the info. Mary
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Hi Debbie, i am wondering what wadding if any is best for making up a baby sleep sack i have to fabrics to use and zip but not sure on the inside should it be plain cotton or flanlent type lining? and wadding? Thanks lisa
Sewnice replied: 7 Jul 20 at 10:02
Thank you Debbie that as been most helpful I was going to try the Organic bamboo wadding would this be the same? Thanks Sewnice xx
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Can anyone help with a problem I have with the template for the Sew Simple Tote from Debbie's book Tote Bags. I am trying to make the Sew Simple Tote and the template doesn't seem right.? The template measures 10" x 8" and she asks you to draw around the 'whole' template 1, and I know you have this on a fold. But the finished size of the bag is 15.1/2" x 9.1/2".? I hope someone can help.? Thank you.? Jan.
Jan replied: 29 Jun 20 at 17:05
Thank you for your help, I think I've sussed it now.
