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Hi is there a video for Edwin elf please
Susan replied: 12 Oct 25 at 18:19
Hi Barb I’m pretty new at sewing but I love Edwin and want to give him a go thanks for you reply
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Help .. anyone know what i need to change. The top fabric is black and the bottom is white with wadding in-between... it seems to be pulling the black stitch through to the back ..???
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Mel replied: 12 Oct 25 at 18:09
That suggests a tension issue
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Is there a pattern or tutorial for a child's pj case.
Lindy replied: 12 Oct 25 at 19:45
Thank you
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Are we supposed to receive a copy of the magazine if we are members?
HYSC replied: 7 Oct 25 at 15:27
Hi The magazine is online only - you will find them in the blog - the first one is here: https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/hysc-magazine-issue-one
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Good morning, everyone I watched Debbie yesterday, Debbie showed the felt Christmas decoration I thought Debbie said there was a kit but I can't find on her website, have I got it wrong (I didn't have my hearing aids in) sorry
Helene replied: 5 Oct 25 at 14:13
Thank you Barb I've put my name down on the wait list
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Firstly, I can’t workout how to thank anyone for answering my previous questions, so please don’t think me rude if I haven’t in the past! I really appreciate you ALL My idiot question of the day is - where do I find the items I have bought? I have found them by accident a couple of times but having no luck today. Oh, and while I’m here, do HYSC members pay for Chumley patterns? I do not begrudge a penny to Debbie so I’m just checking, but I paid have for two of them and they are what I can’t find! I know, I shouldn’t be let out! Thank you in anticipation (as well as in techno-idiocy) Judi
Judi replied: 4 Oct 25 at 14:11
Thanks Barb. I’ll make a note of all that info. Much appreciated Judi
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I’m back again re Edwin the Elf. I remade his head in Tilda doll fabric but when I attached the head to the body the head keeps flopping over. Any suggestions?
barb replied: 4 Oct 25 at 06:01
Sounds like you need much more filling, perhaps to both the head and the body. This could have been the issue with the previous problem as well rather than the material used. The face was not as you wanted it as not enough filling to hold it in the right place. Keep adding filling till it’s all in shape. Good luck
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How do I access wonky mat video please
barb replied: 2 Oct 25 at 21:01
this one ? https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/wonky-circle-mat
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Hi everyone, I am planning on making the fluted hem skirt. According to size chart I am a size 20 for hips (!) but a size 22 for waist. I am assuming it would best to make size 22? Your opinions please. Thank you
barb replied: 3 Oct 25 at 07:24
Under the tips and techniques section there are a number of sections on using and adjusting patterns. This ine may help https://halfyardsewingclub.com/tips/hip-adjustment
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Hello. I am going to be making Paws the cat kit I got from sewingstreet.com. Should I pin and cut the pattern pieces from the right or wrong side of the Teddy fleece. Also if anyone has made any of the Chumleys did you cut the pieces individually or from folded fabric. Thanks for any help please
Karen replied: 13 Oct 25 at 17:04
Thanks Debbie.
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I can't find info for Suzie Duncan workshop in October?
barb replied: 2 Oct 25 at 03:08
https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/workshops-events/
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How do I download the 2 half yard Chumley sewing patterns
Clarice Cliff104 replied: 3 Oct 25 at 18:28
Thank you for helping me , I can now download the Chumley pattern s
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I missed the live on Saturday, can I watch it somewhere now?
HYSC replied: 1 Oct 25 at 10:59
Hi - it's on the blog here: https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/live-stream-september-2025
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I have just made Edwin the Elf . I know it’s last year’s project but only got to it recently. I had difficulty with his head as it lost its shape once stuffed and the eyes and ears moved out of symmetrical position. Did anyone else encounter this problem? Should I have interfaced the flesh coloured jersey to avoid stretching?
Debbie replied: 5 Oct 25 at 09:40
I didn't interface the head so that the fabric would actually stretch, can you mould the head back into shape?
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Can i order off debbies shop with the 10% discount if i have only got a free month trial. Thanks anyone. Kim
saint Kim replied: 5 Oct 25 at 14:19
Thanks very much for reply im a newbie and dont know what im doing lol. Thanks again.
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Where is the video for yesterdays livestream plz, I can see it on the blog but there’s no video
HYSC replied: 29 Sep 25 at 10:47
Hi , it's added now! https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/live-stream-september-2025
