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I have been asked to make a shoulder bag with a waterproof lining. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could use, please? Thanks in advance. Shirley
grace replied: 1 Sep 25 at 19:35
Don't know if this is allowed but Poundfabrics uk site has rip stop in lots of colours at £2.75 a metre
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Hi Everyone 👋 I'm wondering if anyone can help and advise me. I'm looking at quilting a bags/makeup bags, but I have no idea what wadding I will need to use. I have been reading up on the different types of wadding and loft, but its going over my head. Can someone please tell me the wadding and brand to use for quilted bags and makeup bags please. I'd like the quilting to be slightly puffy and not complete flat once quilted....if that makes sense 🤣. Thank you xx
_Jacky replied: 20 Aug 25 at 09:03
Debbie's shop sells them or any patchwork and quilting will sell them. I usually if I got to a quilt show..
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Hi all, If I wanted to make the EASY Flying Geese Cube Storage Bag but without the flying geese = just plain sides = how do i work out the size of pieces I need please? I am sure it is a simple equation but my brain............................... Thank you folks
Mel replied: 18 Aug 25 at 14:08
Make your 4 side pieces 12.5” wide - you can make as deep as you like really but it’s a square box so 12.5” deep too, base should be 12.5 x 12.5” so you’re making 5 squares If you want the depth of the bag/storage box shallower or deeper just adjust your measurements accordingly . So long as you keep width of each side the same it’ll fit the base
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I am looking for a nice, easy clutch bag that I can make ready for a Christmas party, does anyone know of any, many thanks.
Valerie replied: 19 Aug 25 at 10:05
Thank you, off to have a look.
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Where can I find a video and/or written instructions on how to make a divider inside zipper pocket for a bag with a side gusset? Please help, I'd be eternally grateful. Thank you.
Laura replied: 17 Aug 25 at 10:09
You could adapt this one so that the lining and pocket fits your gusseted bag . I would make a practise lining first and either make it the same as Debbie’s so that the cut out corners give the same depth as your gusseted outer or add the pocket into your gusset side strips on your lining allowing extra for your seam allowance to sew in the pocket. Hope this helps https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DhHJ8OvHnK8&t=1664s
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Where do you find the sew along page when debbie does a live please?
HYSC replied: 18 Aug 25 at 15:42
Hi Claire The location is always www.halfyardsewingclub.com/live
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Is this Little Johnny blue and white fabric directional?
barb replied: 18 Aug 25 at 21:06
No. If it were directional then the it would be clear something was upside down or the right way up depending on the direction you are looking !
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Good morning all, can anyone tell me how to get the discount code please? Thankyou
Mel replied: 13 Aug 25 at 09:05
3rd article under the Blog or use the search bar and type in Member discount - should be first result that comes up Read the article and the code is in there
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Hello What is the best filling for a pin cushion?
Jan replied: 13 Aug 25 at 16:32
Thank you Priscilla That sounds like great recycling to me 👍🏻
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Does anyone, including Debbie and her team , know where I can purchase the mistletoe fabric on white that was used in the Christmas Cutlery packs
Norma replied: 16 Aug 25 at 13:42
Thanks
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Which ruler was Debbie using on the birthday programme last week and where can you get it
Debbie replied: 14 Aug 25 at 08:58
Back in stock now!
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I need to make a quilt as a present .Can I access past quilt blocks ? Thanks
barb replied: 9 Aug 25 at 18:21
Yes. Look under projects . Either select b o t m as a category or keep scrolling for many options
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Hi, I would like to make the Simple Dress, but I've tried to print the pattern at my local library and on checking the test square found the measurements short of what is required by about a 10th of an inch. The library are not able to help me adjust the print size. I do not have a printer at home. Has anyone had this problem and does anyone know how to solve it? Thanks
Helen (aka Bronze Dragonfly) replied: 9 Aug 25 at 15:36
When you select the option to print you should be able to tick the box to print 'actual size' before you proceed with the print option. Sometimes, it is just an additional drop down box on the print option screen before proceeding. Might be worth asking a different staff member with a little more IT knowledge - or if your library has IT classes, might be worth popping along to one of the sessions and asking the trainer to show you the print options. Hope this helps. H
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I am fairly new to sewing, and joined the half yard club recently. Can I please ask if when printing off a download pattern, is it on to A4 paper, and do you add a 1/4in when cutting your fabric. Many thanks Susan
Suzie wong replied: 10 Aug 25 at 23:25
Thank you Jane, my son printed off the pattern for me, he worked out the square at the top needed to be correct. I read the tips section as Laura previously advised, and now my sewing project has begun. Thank you both x
