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hi new to sewing can anyone enlighten me about different strengths of fusible lining ie H640 H630 H250 etc how do you know which one to use? many thanks
Ali replied: 23 Oct 24 at 19:46
Hi when I’m bag making and I want to quilt the bag and I want it to be able to stand upright on its own then I always go for bosal one sided fusible foam. It’s beautiful to sew with and makes bags look very professional when you quilt them as the lines you’ve sewn across the bag to give that diamond look pattern sink nicely into the foam otherwise I tend to use vieseline h640 or H630 for bags or craft fleece which you can buy off Debbie’s website. G700 is lovely for things like clothing and table runners. It’s a woven fabric. If you are making things like oven gloves or table mats where heat is involved then I use insul -bright which is a heat resistant wadding made of polyester fibres and a reflective metal used film. When making a quilt I like to use Hobbs Heirloom wadding which is a cotton blend 80% natural cotton and 20% polyester and tends to shrink less than other wadding’s. Hope this helps.
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Hi I have a 10% off code sent to me with an order can I use this as well as my halfyard club 10% off Margaret
Laura replied: 17 Oct 24 at 21:17
There is the opportunity to enter two codes on the check out screens on Debbie’s website so worth giving both codes a try 😊. If you are unsure I would contact Debbie on enquiries@debbieshoresewing.com and a member of the team will help I’m sure.
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I was asked by my 28 yo Goddaughter who has autism, to “add” some material to a pair of shorts she found searching the internet. They are a brand from her childhood… the shorts are a size 14-16 (USA sizing)… and she is now a size 22-24 or a 2-3 X. I would also say the shorts appear to be sized small. I thought I’d fool her by finding similar fabric and making a new pair… but she “caught” me and is insisting I “add” material to the existing shorts. Any ideas? I know you’re thinking “just reason with her… and show her that we would need 2 or 3?times the material to make these shorts fit”…. But there is no reasoning with her. I would appreciate any suggestions! Krys in Lansing Michigan
Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 16 Oct 24 at 16:35
How about incorporating the small shorts into a new pair of short. Use it for outside pockets, back pockets, belt loops, zipper fly cover, waist band etc... Just an idea. x
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Just cut out and started to sew Merry mini quilt centre star, however the 1.5 red squares are too small, where am I going wrong?
HYSC replied: 17 Oct 24 at 09:49
Hi Angela, you're correct – the squares are meant to be 2in, we shall now correct this. Sorry you had already cut your fabric and that this had been missed! We hope that helps. Best wishes, team HYSC x
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Whilst I’ve made this myself, it’s only on seeing other makes I wonder if the block has been sewn incorrectly in step 14
Jilly - (FB Wispa Labrador) replied: 15 Oct 24 at 16:04
I think Debbie is trying to keep you on your toes. Well spotted x When you look at the quilt as a whole picture the pattern for this part is the one on the left side.
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Hello. Is there a video to show how to make the ‘pencil pouch’ anywhere or just the instructions? Jan
Jan replied: 15 Oct 24 at 14:54
Thank you Laura I’ll stop looking 😉
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Hello Debbie I have made many of your lovely bags, but the one thing I am never completely happy with is that the linings are very often quite baggy. How can you make the linings fit more neatly? Thank you Margaret
Laura replied: 15 Oct 24 at 13:47
Debbie has shown us how to combat this before. Keep the width of your lining to the same as the top of your bag using the same seam allowance so that they fit together. As you sew your lining seam taper in slightly as you work down to the base of the bag. Increase your seam on the base of the lining to match the tapered sides. This will decrease the size of your lining so that it is a snugger fit if you prefer that.
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Morning all Could anyone advise what would be the best material to use for a design wall please feeling inspired by Mels fabulous B.O.T.M pics and design wall
Kay replied: 15 Oct 24 at 17:10
Thank you so much that's really helpful I will get myself there tomorrow x
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I am making the trivet and my machine is struggling with sewing through the thickness of 3 layers which don’t fit under the foot . Advice please
Laura replied: 14 Oct 24 at 10:08
Most machines have an extra lift to the foot if you lift as normal and then try to lift again …if this works then you might need to put in a denim needle for this project to avoid the needle breaking. Also you might need to use the hand wheel when going over the really thick pieces as the motor might struggle if using the foot pedal. Are you using thick fabrics to make up your trivet as thinner fabrics might reduce the bulk in the seams.
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Where can I find the photos of member's makes?
Yvonne replied: 13 Oct 24 at 05:22
Thank you
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Hi Is there a live this morning can't find it
Kay replied: 12 Oct 24 at 11:26
Thank you Laura
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Hi all - codes for the survey responders are being sent out (yesterday and today) We realised that there was a slight issue with the codes not applying - so if you have already put yours in before 9.30am (UK time) today, Friday 11th, and were met with a white screen rather than a success message, please put the code in again!
Brenda replied: 13 Oct 24 at 11:55
Thank you for code and extra time on HYSC. I have filed mine for now as only joined in August and they have long date or should I apply it now.
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Help ! Where was the instruction for the star trivet ? Can't remember where I watched it ? Age related fig 🙄🤣
Tina J replied: 10 Oct 24 at 13:18
Hello Sue it’s on here in the last live recording which is on the blog. Hope this helps Tina x
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So sorry I can't find the new code,I went to blog but still no joy
HYSC replied: 9 Oct 24 at 16:37
Hi Ava It's at the top - if you see the post with the yellow bag?
