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Drawstring bag with pockets and boot pattern
Debbie replied: 6 Dec 19 at 16:11
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Hi Debbie and HYC members, I have recently started quilting and really enjoying it. My problem is how to make a larger quilt when my sewing machine has quite a small throat. Is there a simple way to manage making a large quilt??
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Jonathan replied: 30 Nov 19 at 21:05
One thing I will say is that I don't roll the quilt up inside of the throat when I'm doing a larger quilt. I'm not sure how small your machine is. I find rolling it up doesn't actually help me with managing the quilt, so I just scrunch all of it up and smoosh it inside the throat. Having a sewing machine that sits down inside of a large table is helpful, too. What I mean is to have the throat plate of the machine level with the table surface. If this is not possible, I would get a large table and pile up books and things to make the surface as even as possible. I've seen people use large pieces of wood or foam as well. A large flat surface is extremely helpful, because that quilt is going to want to fall off working surface and hang and it will pull away from you, making it terribly difficult to quilt. It will also wear on your arms and hands and cause lots of quilting mistakes. Your neck and back will thank you for working with a large flat surface. Quilting gloves are also helpful. Some people don't like them, but I think they are a Godsend. By the time you try all of this, you might think that you should have just bought a new machine with a bigger throat, haha! I hope this helps, though.
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Hi I want to invest in a walking foot for my machiene I have a singer confident Are there different types for different machiene? Many thanks? mary?
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Debbie replied: 18 Nov 19 at 09:50
I'd go for a specific foot if your manufacturer makes one, and Singer do! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Singer-Walking-Quilting-Low-Shank-Machines/dp/B00G6TZRUM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=singer+walking+foot&qid=1574070622&sr=8-5
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will you be making any christmas projects
julie replied: 19 Nov 19 at 23:48
anything really. table wear would be easy enough or anything to make for the tree x
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Can anyone help me. What does rib knit tubular mean for neckline. My dress fabric is Jersey but do I have to buy something else to finish the neck or can I use my existing Jersey fabric. Really unclear because I have never come across this before. Thank you in anticipation. Tina from Derby.?
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TINA replied: 4 Nov 19 at 15:07
Thank you Debbie. Yes it makes sense now.
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How long will block of the month be available, ive only just started started
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Tina replied: 31 Oct 19 at 18:53
Thank you Barb
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Is the pocket for Debbie?s lovely satchel supposed to be unlined?
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Dee replied: 31 Oct 19 at 19:37
I followed the video, but maybe I did something wrong. Thanks Barb, I appreciate your help.
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Hi, Hope I can ask this here.? I have all Debbie's Books, CD's, Templates etc.? I am trying to access the video's on my spring project cd and they don't seem to be there.? It says any problems go to debbieshore.tv which does not work either. Any suggestions please. Thanks Dawn
Stardust replied: 7 Nov 19 at 13:35
Thank you for replying
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Hello. I would like to waterproof my fabric bags and wondered what other members used. Many thanks.
DAINE replied: 23 Oct 19 at 16:20
Glad it help Pam happy sewing.
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Hello I saw Debbie making this Scottie Dog on utube .I have tried to contact the 1/2 yard club but they have not wrote back. The measurements she gives for the head seem far too small I think she said 3 cm. Has anyone made it that could clarify the head measurement. Or can this be passed onto Debbie Thanks
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Debbie replied: 9 Oct 19 at 09:46
I should have said inches not centimetres, I did put a comment in the box below the video, sorry for the confusion!
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How and what can i use instead of eye lets in toy bag thanks (beginer sewer)
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Debbie replied: 8 Oct 19 at 08:14
You could try button holes, of make small loops out of ribbon and sew into the seam...
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Is it me or are the pattern pieces for the bag sides and bag base wrongly marked. My sides were too long but the base not long enough.? ?
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Studio44 replied: 9 Oct 19 at 11:47
Hi Barbara! We've added the measurements to the divider pocket, ends, and zip flaps. You can download the new PDF from the project page.
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I'm so happy that I got to buy 2 books. I've got 7 already lol looking forward to them .. this is the reason i sew , cos of debbie shore ????????
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Debbie replied: 8 Oct 19 at 08:15
Happy to help!
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Hi, am a new sewer and I?m making the sewing machine cover from August. I?m puzzled by instruction 3 where it says to make a template of the shape of the side of the machine and add 2.5 cm?to the height and width measurement. So far, so good.? In instruction five it says to cut the template out of basal foam and add 2.5 cm all around. Does this mean that I have to cut the foam with 2.5 cm (instruction 3) added and then add another 2.5 cm to that (instruction 5)? Hoping someone can help. Marie
Debbie replied: 8 Oct 19 at 08:43
Sorry I didn't get to you sooner! You can reduce the size if you have the patience? I'll triple check my instructions in the future!
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I want to cut a block of foam to size as i am making a seat, I am aware of the electric knife method but i do not want to purcase an electric knife just to do this, does anyone know any other methods they have just and it has worked for them.
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Adrian replied: 8 Oct 19 at 20:29
Thank You I Shall Try That Just Wish Me Luck
