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im new to sewing.ive made make up bags, tissue covers,aprons, christmas stockings,i made two simple girls dresses.since joining here ive made debbies laundry bag and a simple bag.my question is how do you know you have enough skills before you start buying patterns to try.ive brought quite a few but always get stuck on something and get scared to try anything new.any tips on how to improve your skills x
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Julia replied: 12 Jun 19 at 22:34
There are a great many websites out there that have patterns on for free, both children and adult's. All you have to do is download them and print them out, then cut them out. Find some cheap fabric such as an old sheet or quilt cover, and have a practise. Don't worry about making mistakes, they are a portal for learning. It doesn't matter how long you have been sewing, we all make mistakes, I'm 60+ and I still do it. My favourite mistake at present is when I use my Janome machine, and forget to lower the presser foot. Then I sit here and wonder why it's not behaving properly and going all over the place. Always use decent thread, and word of warning some machines don't like some brands. A bit like children who don't all like the same food.
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Has anyone added a shoulder strap to the Weekend Bag?
Mary replied: 17 Jun 19 at 19:49
Yes, I?ve added a shoulder strap using a D ring and it?s worked fine.
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Anyone know where I can purchase wooden poles for the teepee featured in Debbie?s new book Sew Outdoor Living. ?My granddaughter spotted it and has put in her order :)?
Debbie replied: 3 Jun 19 at 14:08
Mine just came from Homebase, 1" dowelling. Hope that helps!
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I wonder if anybody could help.? I have only recently taken up sewing and am really keen to try quilting.? I have made little sample blocks to practice free motion quilting but my machine can't seem to cope with doing anything other than going straight up or straight down.? I have bought the correct free motion foot for my machine which works much better than a cheaper one I purchased to start with.? I think my problem is I cannot drop my feed dogs.? I do have a plastic plate to cover them but this shifts out of place and I have broken two needles so far because of this.? I have tried taping it down with masking tape but this just seems to restrict the movement of the fabric.? Any tips?? Really don't want to invest in a new machine as mine is great other than this.? Thanks in anticipation.
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Mary replied: 12 Jun 19 at 19:35
I look forward to that tutorial too Leah. I have the same problem.
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Hi, I would be interested to know the information about the fabrics used in your makes, name of fabric or collection and who by, maybe you could say at the beginning of your videos, thank you. Also, how many sewing machines do you use?, I've noticed a few, do you use a specific model for specific makes ? From Debbie
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Studio44 replied: 29 May 19 at 10:37
Thank you, we'll pass these on!
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Can anyone tell me where to buy faux leather from?
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Debbie replied: 26 May 19 at 19:19
I bought mine on Amazon, a google search should tell you websites that stock it, or, after writing 'faux leather' add 'near me' in your search bar, this should tell you if you have anywhere local to you that stock it.
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Can anyone tell me where to buy faux leather from?
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ELIZABETH replied: 21 May 19 at 16:30
I buy mine from either Minerva Crafts (on-line) or Crafter's Companion.
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I have grandboys from age 3 to age 5 and wanting to make easy summer play clothes.?
Mimi replied: 26 May 19 at 23:29
Thnaks
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Hi can anyone tell me if i made the weekend bag all in faux leather would i still need to use fleece interfacing? Thanks.
DAINE replied: 19 May 19 at 21:18
Thank you Debbie i can know start my bag.
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The Weekend Bag pattern/video featured this month - are the bags washable according to the fabric used and how would they be laundered if there are?mixed types of fabric, like the faux leather and cotton featured in the video?
Debbie replied: 16 May 19 at 05:10
I don't wash bags, I just spot clean them, using a protective spray helps!
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can any one please tell me what material i am looking for to make mens stretch bosers please? hubby wants me to make some funky ones but i have no idea what the material is called. ? thank you in advance (I love this club!)
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leahlou replied: 3 Jun 19 at 15:55
thank you debbie i will have a look!
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Please can anyone help me.? I'm making cushion covers and found a great match for the piping.? I followed Debbie's video, no problem until I came to joining the ends! ?I didn't think it through and I don't know how to join them with this type of piping. Maybe Debbie has a tutorial on this?? Any help would be greatly apprciated. Mary.
Mary replied: 6 May 19 at 20:17
Thanks so much. I?ll give that a try.
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Can anyone recommend where to buy double slider lightweight zippers and good colour choice.
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Mat replied: 5 Jun 19 at 12:07
Amazon
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Would you need a stabiliser on waxed cotton?
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Debbie replied: 2 May 19 at 18:11
I wouldn't, stabiliser helps to either stiffen the fabric or prevent ot from stretching, just add interfacing if you'd like the fabric to feel heavier, hope that helps!
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Bobbins for a BUTTErick machine where can I buy them
Debbie replied: 2 May 19 at 18:10
They're the same size as Singer or Brother if that helps!
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hi everyone, I have a Mac for 5 years now ( well hubby has) and fished out all my Debbie cd roms , but now I can?t play or get my patterns up boohoo. is there anyway I can make them work now i wish Debbie could make her disc in all formats? Can anyone help, can they be put on a pc then on to a usb stick then will it work Ann
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Julia replied: 2 May 19 at 09:16
Hi Ann, If you put the disk in the drive, then go to Finder, in the left hand panel it should show up in that list then just click as normal. As far as I know this should then work, and you will be able to see folder and files. Hope this helps Julia - Macbook Pro User and Windows Random user.
