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Hi, has anyone made the bottle bag in Debbie's Half Yard Home book? I don't understand instruction 6 where it says 'leaving a gap in the lining section for turning'. I attached the lining to the top of the outer layer and then you stitch along the long side to form a tube so where do you leave the gap? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Helen replied: 6 Oct 22 at 22:08
I have just hand another go to make the bottle holder and the problem is that the measurements of the lining in the book are incorrect, it is stated as 12 x 2 when it should be 12 x 12 - this now works! Thank you for everyones replies!
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I?m a beginner and seem to be spending a lot of time measuring out ?if you are making a few of the same patterns do measure and cut every time or do you make a template ..hope this makes sense .
Alice replied: 5 Oct 22 at 07:07
If you're making more than one of the same project I would definitely consider making templates. Just make sure you label them accurately.
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Hi you could do dog done neck pillow they are very good ,made my sister one this weekend as her Frist one was well used .
Megan replied: 3 Oct 22 at 20:03
Sounds great
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Could I have Christmas sewing ideas as I'm doing a stall at christmas
Rosina replied: 7 Oct 22 at 13:18
I am making foldaway shoppers, Doggy bags for holding poo bags, Debbies' pattern. I am also making Christmas gift bags with no interfacing as people won't have the money to buy them all posh like. Scissor keepers, tissue covers for handy packs, and a variety of tree ornaments.
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Does anyone know if there are any cork fabric projects , I seem to remember Debbie did some last year?
Laura replied: 4 Oct 22 at 14:08
This one is on Debbie?s You Tube https://youtu.be/63ajStvaUGg
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Hi everyone! I?m making the reversible kimono jacket - any tips/ideas on whether I could make this long enough to be a dress (above the knee but not too short). Could I simply make the pattern pieces longer or would other adjustments be required? Will be a adding a belt too. Also fabric suggestions, I?d like it to be something that keeps its structure. Thanks!
Laura replied: 3 Oct 22 at 11:08
Hi..Debbie shows you how to make up the pattern for your size. To make it longer you will need to follow the line that Debbie draws from the sleeve to the hem at the length you require. I think I would make a toile of my pattern (see Tips section) in a cheaper material ( eg an old sheet) to make sure it fits and feels ok. Alterations can then be made to the pattern if required. From the pictures that members have added to the project it looks like different fabrics have been used with one member quilting the jacket so this might be a good way to add structure. Don?t forget to add more fabric to the ingredient list if you are lengthening to make it dress length.
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I'm making the 2019 Satchel and using a directional fabric, so I need to make the back/flap out of two pieces. It looks like I could just not join the two flap/back pattern pieces together and cut them separately, then join them afterwards? Or should it be a bit more offset than that so the join seam is nearer the back or front of the bag?
Alice replied: 3 Oct 22 at 10:56
Thanks, I never thought to watch the video! I'll have a look.
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Hi everyone, I've just bought some of the lovely new jersey fabric from Debbie's shop for a top, however I have never sewn with jersey before. Will I need a binding for the neckline and how do I finish off the hemline?
Laura replied: 5 Oct 22 at 11:53
Debbie?s video about making the batwing top gives some useful tips around sewing with jersey that may help?the demonstration starts about half way through this video https://youtu.be/3XU8c0iCOik Hope this helps ..
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How do you find the template for the pumpkin place mat set
Megan replied: 3 Oct 22 at 16:51
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Hi everyone. I have (stupid, annoying, gets in my way) arthritis in my hands! But I?m sewing anyway - it?s not going to win. As with everyone I expect, I have a million projects in mind for my grandkids for Christmas. One requires quite a lot of cutting out with pinking shears. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good, yet lightweight brand please? Thank you Judi ( I?m a pianist and piano teacher too, so keeping the pain in my hands to a minimum is pretty important! ) Happy sewing one and all
Megan replied: 2 Oct 22 at 09:03
I?ve just spotted these on Debbie?s website if you had a Olfa rotary cutter you could use these: https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/cutting-tools/olfa-deluxe-rotary-cutter-pinking-blade-45mm/ I have no recommendations on actually shears though sorry.
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Hi do you have a template for pumpkin for new pumpkin video
Megan replied: 3 Oct 22 at 16:51
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Ironing board cover for my tabletop board! Not strictly a HYSC project but I used Debbie's technique of attaching bias binding found on this site, which is much neater than my usual efforts and created the perfect channel for the cord to go through. I used a layer of thermal fleece plus two layers of 100% cotton wadding on the top to withstand the heat. I also gave the finished cover a light spray with heat protection spray meant for hair straightening! Hopefully that will help prolong the life of the gorgeous fabric.
Jane replied: 2 Oct 22 at 23:18
That?s lovely. I have the same ironing board and the fabric. X
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Hi can anyone please tell me how I can get my 10% dicount on my perchases as a member.
Laura replied: 30 Sep 22 at 11:01
When you sign in you can find the details on the ?About Me? page or in the second article down on the blog page.
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Hi I want to buy my friend on behalf of our group of friends for organising our holiday a yearly subscription. But I want to do it as a surprise how do I go about this? Thanks
Laura replied: 29 Sep 22 at 09:27
You can buy a gift subscription as a surprise and it is explained under FAQ?s on this site. Here is the link https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/gift-subscription
