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Is there a Facebook member page ?
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BW replied: 2 Jun 20 at 11:11
Hi Karen, yes there is a Facebook page, if you type in half yard sewing club in the search section on Facebook it comes up with it. Beverley
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Hi I?m thinking of making the laminated crossover bag from Debbie?s Build a Bag - Back Pack book. However, I want to use ordinary cotton material rather than laminated material. I?m still a beginner and so not sure what changes I need to consider - though I think I will need to cut the outer fabric a bit bigger to allow for hems? Is that all ? And can anyone advise what size I would need to cut the outer fabric to? thank you
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Amanda replied: 3 Jun 20 at 19:53
I?ve made the Tie Pocket one from the Build a Bag Back Pack book for my two great nephews who are 6 & 9yrs - I did one in Harry Potter material and the other in football material. I think they look ok for size (birthdays are this week and in a fortnight so I?ll hear soon) x
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Does anyone know if Debbie does a tutorial or has a book with a cathedral window cushion in it? Thanks
Debbie replied: 3 Jun 20 at 08:33
I'm afraid not at the moment... try You Tube, I'm sure there are tutorials on there...
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Hello, I'm in need of a new bag to take my lunch and drinks, and some other items to my work. I only bring one bag to work, so no purse. So I def will need some pockets. I would like the fabric to be washable on the inside and rainproof?on the outside. Do you have any recommandation of fabric that is easy to work with? And maybe an easy patern, since I'm only a beginner ?? ? thank you
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Debbie replied: 3 Jun 20 at 08:38
I think you'll struggle to find rainproof fabric, the seams will allow water through if the bag is soaked, a laminated fabric or a faux leather would work best for the outside, then try pul for the inside, that's a soft laminate like you'd find on a baby changing mat. Adding pockets to this months bag would work, I'm afraid I don't have a specific pattern for a lunch bag at the moment but I'm sure any bag of the right size could be adapted!
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Hi is anyone having the same trouble as me trying to print out the pattern for may play mat , the instructions and pattern when printed out come out as double vision and i can see where the pattern was hand draw and writen, please can anyone help me. thank you happy sewing and stay safe.
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Debbie replied: 3 Jun 20 at 08:39
That's an odd one! I'll ask the tech team to take a look!
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How can I make a hand sanitizer holder key ring
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chris replied: 15 Jun 20 at 13:33
Try Inspired Wren that site has a hand sanitiser cover that can be used for a bag etc
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I have never made a doll before, I am totally confused as the the fabric used for Maddies body
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Jo replied: 15 May 20 at 20:08
Hello Tina Thank you for your reply. And your help I have found a couple of fabrics on eBay .i am really looking forward to starting them Jo
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Hi I?m about to have a go at the Tie Pocket Back Pack from the Build a Bag?- Back Packs book. However, I?ve realised I don?t have enough foam. Would it work if I used foam for the back and base but used stiff interfacing for the front instead ( hopefully keeping shape but having more flexible front)? I?m new to sewing and have never used foam before so any tips gratefully received. thanks
Amanda replied: 11 May 20 at 18:39
Thank you
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Hi everyone,?I want to make the weekend bag but don't have any piping cord, can I make it without or would it not look right??
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BW replied: 7 May 20 at 08:32
Hi Diane, thanks for that, funnily enough I don't have any string either! (Am I actually a proper sewer!!) I've never done piping before and wanted to avoid it for this bag but I shall try it with the next one I make. Stay safe.
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Hi there, I would like to make this months tutorial, but I am struggling to find some of the items on the ?materials list. ?Anyone any suggestions where I can source things. ?Many Thanks
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Pat replied: 3 May 20 at 10:08
Thank you barb I will go and have a look now. X
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I'm whachting debbie shire live on Facebook and I love to order another one of her books that she just showed us , quilting one. I cant seam to find it on the books page that she got . Please can u tell me when it's coming out to buy. Thanks? Sarah erlebach x ?
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DAINE replied: 6 May 20 at 23:13
you can also buy it off wordery.com and ebay too.happy sewing stay safe.
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I am looking for some yellow back beach hut fabric can anybody help me please? ? Thanking you in advance
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Gill replied: 29 Apr 20 at 13:10
Thank you so much i have found it this morning so thank you for your help gill xx
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Any suggestions on how to make the face so perfect,I can't draw to save my life?
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Joan replied: 25 Apr 20 at 10:10
Thank barb , I was chatting to a friend on the phone for our weekly chat telling her what I was doing , she suggested tracing it to , ???? I think I just had a senior moment that all, obvious really
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Is there a pattern or tutorial for the hanging owls by debbie
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Tracy replied: 20 Apr 20 at 21:23
Thank you il check it out x
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Is there a pattern or tutorial for the hanging owls by debbie
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Studio44 replied: 29 Apr 20 at 13:04
Which hanging owls Tracey?
