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  Michele asked:

  Hi Debbie and Team Just wanted to say how much my sister liked the kimono jacket I made her from the February sewing project. I used the Chinese cherry blossom fabric from Debbie's shop and as I couldn't source another toning fabric to use to make it reversible I just used some polyester plain fabric and used that as a lining instead. It does look stunning but as it was my first attempt there are some imperfections that I think I've managed to disguise. Oh and a sewing machine which doesn't like lidl threads. Couldn't get guttermans' thread because of lockdown but tried Korbond thread which I managed to get from Tescos of all places on my weekly shop there and it sewed beautifully through my machine. Goes to show never judge a book by its cover. Im thinking Korbond have some rather good quality products reasonably priced. Thanks Debbie

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  Megan replied: 27 Apr 21 at 20:34

  Sounds great Debbie!

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  Fiona asked:

  Hi I?m looking at the patterns which will disappear at the end of the month, how do you save the video?

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  Megan replied: 26 Apr 21 at 17:46

  Your welcome

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  Joan asked:

  Can anyone tell me the best place to get bees wax fabric from please

  Debbie replied: 27 Apr 21 at 16:41

  I've never bought beeswax fabric but I did make some in my next book, Sew Eco-friendly...

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  Sherry asked:

  Not a question, just a comment. I needed to know how to finish off my neck facings for the collared box top as they were looking a bit loose and lumpy - thank you so much Debbie I found exactly what I needed in the tips section for dressmaking stitching techniques - ?under stitching? -yes! I knew there was a technique I?d heard of before. Having a video there too was brilliant. The other tips were very useful too. On the odd occasion when I?d tried using a purchased pattern I always dreaded having to ?set in a sleeve? and ended up with proper gathers and puckers! Your video actually explained what ?easing? was and how to avoid the gathers. Thank you so much.

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  Debbie replied: 27 Apr 21 at 08:37

  It's a pleasure!

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  Megan asked:

  Would something like a jelly roll/fabric strip roll be perfect for making the zipper pouch Debbie made on her Wednesday Facebook live?

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  Megan replied: 27 Apr 21 at 16:15

  Thanks

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  Ann asked:

  Hi, I?ve had a slight disaster today while making the weekend bag. I was glueing the handles on using gutermann fabric glue and dribbled some, which I then rather foolishly tried to wipe off (if I?d left it it would have been easy to pick off when dry), causing a fine smear. Any suggestions as to how I can remove this. It?s a red canvas so I?m a bit reluctant to use any liquids in case it damages the material further.

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  Helen replied: 25 Apr 21 at 23:09

  That?s great Anne lam so glad that you got the glue off your bag

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  Chris asked:

  Hi Debbie, I tried to make the box top, but when using the 8" size sleeve the under arm to neck fabric wanted to pleat. I tried the April project and the 6 .5" sleeve was to tight. I obviously need 8" and wonder if I am drawing the under arm angle incorrectly. You can't make it any clearly, but I do not know how to use a French curve. Is the cotton sheet toile I'm using stopping the sleeve to hang correctly. Can you help please? Many thanks x

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  Juliet asked:

  Hi Debbie and fellow members, I'm making the messenger bag using faux leather and want a quality topstitch look around the top opening of the bag and around the bag flap. I'm using Gutermann Topstitch thread in my top thread and Gutermann general purpose thread in the bobbin and it's not a good result. The stitches from bobbin side look like a birds nest and the top thread has missed stitches and stitches of varying length (I'm using a 3.5mm stitch for topstitching). I've tried all sorts such as reducing the top thread tension, I've bought topstitch needles but still no luck. I have a Brother sewing machine only 2 yrs old and I'm an experienced sewer. Any tips to help?

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  Avril asked:

  Hi there, Can someone tell me what machine needle I need to sew fake leather? Thanks in advance, Avril x

  Michele replied: 26 Apr 21 at 17:38

  I think its a demin type needle Don't use a leather type needle as it can leave small puncture holes. I also use a teflon presser foot which glides across the fabric nicely

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  Claire asked:

  Hi everyone, I haven?t been quick enough in obtaining the wonky house kits and they?re still out of stock. What other fabrics can be used for this project instead of canvas? Thank you in advance for answering ????

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  Sam replied: 25 Apr 21 at 08:25

  I just used an old sheet for house and then scraps of all sorts for the rest.

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  mi julie asked:

  hi guys, does anyone know if i need to use interfacing/fleece when making a bag with faux leather ?, many thanx JULIE B

  Helen replied: 24 Apr 21 at 10:25

  HiJulie I would use interfacing on a faux leather bag and if you use H640 it will stick to the faux leather well. I have made a bag with faux leather and it can be a bit floppy if you don?t use interfacing, also use a good stabilizer for the base if the base is faux leather.l hope that this helps

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  Debbie asked:

  Morning everyone, hope you're enjoying the new website!

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  Pam replied: 26 Apr 21 at 07:09

  I think the new website is great, so much information and you make things easier to follow. The links on all the projects pages are useful and all the tips. Well done to you and your team.

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  Megan asked:

  Are there any tutorials for a zipper purse on this website or YouTube or Facebook from Debbie? If not can you recommend any?

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  Megan replied: 24 Apr 21 at 09:37

  Thanks debbie

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  Karen asked:

  Hi could someone remind me of the code for 10% discount for members please. I found the correct place on the website but when you go to "find the code" it comes up as an error. Thank you in advance.

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  Megan replied: 24 Apr 21 at 20:51

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  Bernie asked:

  Hi everyone ..I?ve finished the Wonky House so enjoyed it all my sewing life teaching myself to sew straight lines .. this was a change .. I?m going to use Debbie?s patten and try a Tudor House .. what fun.. anyone else to show .. Bernie x

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  Megan replied: 22 Apr 21 at 18:56

  Great idea!

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  Bernie asked:

  I want to make your oilcloth tote ,do you stock it and if not what should I look for as so many out there

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  Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 18:34

  I'm afarid we don't have oilcloth...

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  Mary asked:

  The new website looks great. ???? Can anyone tell me which projects we?re going to lose this month please?

  HYSC replied: 22 Apr 21 at 12:18

  Its always on the newsletter and now you can find a link to the latest newsletter on the home page.

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  Chrissy asked:

  When using the free motion foot in appliqu? do you end with a stop stitch to end the cotton? Thank you

  Debbie replied: 22 Apr 21 at 09:22

  For a really neat look I'd pull the threads to the back of the fabric...

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