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Morning all. I brought some faux leather to make a nice bag with? what need do I need to use. Any advice about how I see it, cut it etc? Thank you
Bev replied: 25 Aug 22 at 18:48
If you look at the July project for a weekender duffel bag the video gives wonderful advice on faux leather. I've made 6 of them now and the faux leather is very easy to use if I use a jeans needle and the slippy slidey foot (Teflon?). If you have a feed dogs tension dial on your machine I use the top number when I'm joining the faux leather and fleece/foam whatever together. The video really does walk you through it. I don't know how to link it but projects/July/ and the video is near the top, before the instructions
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Hi all, what is the difference between quilting cotton and 100% cotton.
Laura replied: 20 Aug 22 at 08:53
Hi?I think the thread count is higher on quilting cotton which makes it firmer and means it doesn?t drape so well for dressmaking etc.
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ZIPS..SCREAM..HELP PLEASE... Debbie's Robins and Bobbins small tote/cosmetic bag. I am following the instructions , I have attached the zip, attached the lining, all good. However I am stumbling when it comes to the next step. Sewing the lining pieces and then the outer pieces together then bag out... Do I sew both the lining pieces and sew over the zip between the lining pieces and therefore to the lining pieces then stop..then sew the zip to the outer pieces..stop, then bag out? Or is it a continuous sew? what does move the zip towards the lining pieces mean? Sorry I don't get it..I have my thick head on...It has taken 2 days of zip frustration and unpicking to get to this point...my zip looks bunched at the ends of the bag..so I unpick yet again. can some one help please?...point me in the direction of 1 of Debbie's videos that uses 1 zip in a tote bag. Thank you.
vee replied: 17 Aug 22 at 19:49
Laura, thank you so much. Now I have seen thre video, I understand how to set the zip! Xxx
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I have a sewing machine needle with a red shank, does anyone know if a red shank needle is "standard" for sewing a specific fabric type? I didn't buy the needle it was part of my Mum's stash and it doesn't have its original packaging.
Juliet replied: 21 Aug 22 at 08:53
Thanks Alice and Linda for taking the time to answer my question. Very much appreciated.
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On the birthday bear pattern,do you need to make the pattern to larger size when printing or is the pattern correct as is? Thank you
Sally replied: 17 Aug 22 at 19:34
Thanks ladies
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Did there used to be a pattern on here for a bag that fits on the back of a wheelchair/ pushchair
Maggie replied: 17 Aug 22 at 10:15
Thank you
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Hi all, I'm baffled by interfacing & which to you for mainly bag making What do you all find best. Need a fairly inexpensive one. Thanks,
Tina J replied: 17 Aug 22 at 08:55
Hello Lynne I generally use h640 or h630 for smaller items. You can get cheaper versions that work fine but they generally have less glue area which when making small projects can leave side edges loose if that makes sense! But I work with them to save money and use more expensive when I feel it needs it. Hope this helps.
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Hi I've quite a bit of fleece left over would it be suitable for the Birthday bear
Debbie replied: 15 Aug 22 at 15:28
I think that would work well!
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Sorry I'm not sure how to add another thought to my question, do you need a special sewing foot for sewing Velcro/hook'n'loop
Helene replied: 16 Aug 22 at 08:10
Thanks Alice I never thought of using a glue pen
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Hello everyone please could I ask if Debbie could you do a help guide on how to sew Velcro/hook'n'loop as I'm not sure if I'm sewing it correctly, as I find the white bit is fraying badly, will it unravel completely a demo please either on a Wednesday or in your tips and techniques section Thank you Helene
Helene replied: 15 Aug 22 at 16:11
Thank you Debbie that has helped a lot, for reassurance. What sort of wet glue would you recommend, would HT2 be alright? thank you Helene
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I got a coupon code for a free trial but I can't see whether I was charged or not!
HYSC replied: 15 Aug 22 at 09:42
Hi - I have checked your account and you have a free trial month. Best wishes, Claire, HYSC
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I'm looking for a pattern/tutorial on how to make a 50s style half apron with lots of frills. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Haven't found it on Debbie's catalogue.
Amanda replied: 14 Aug 22 at 19:02
I'll look into that, thanks Laura!
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Doing the craft folder can someone look at pictures and explain what I done wrong as I can?t put the zipper part 3inch from the top ? As far as I know all fabric cut to the right size
HYSC replied: 15 Aug 22 at 10:57
Hi all - I have spoken to our editor - and we have updated the website and instructions as follows: Materials list, third bullet up from the bottom of the "cut list", the requirements should read "Two pieces of contrast fabric measuring 15 x 5in (38 x 15.75cm) for the zipped pocket". Instructions, the requirements in step 5 have been adjusted accordingly. Thanks for raising this!
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Hello. I have a question regarding the book with I instructions on the gnomes. Is this book out in the UK? I ordered the book and I?m told it will be out in September. Thanks for your help
Sally replied: 13 Aug 22 at 22:39
Laura thank you. Sally
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Have you got any hand sewing ideas for when I go on holiday. Thanks
Laura replied: 16 Aug 22 at 08:33
Debbie states on the Birthday Bear Project that it can be sewn by hand so maybe change him to ?Holiday Bear? and make him while you are away (smiley face).
