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Can you recomend a good sewing forum please?

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thecatstrousers · 15/02/2018 09:51

I occasionally go to The Sewing Place (link if you're interested) but it doesn't get masses of traffic but the advice is sound. It replaced another really good forum that closed (I can't remember it's name), sadly taking a plethora of useful information with it!

Are there any others...UK based or otherwise?

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ElanorGamgee · 16/02/2018 10:26

I don’t think there is one. The sewing place is full of the same posters from the old one that no longer exists (I can’t remember the name of it either).

I was a member of the old one, found it a bit odd to be honest, but I think these things are probably all the same (bit like the CTC forum where you can find useful advice but I often think that the folk on there should get out on their bike more).

I haven’t had time for much sewing for the last year or so but I think this section of this forum is one of the best here - lots of nice posters willing to help. It used to be great a few years ago when it was busier.

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thecatstrousers · 16/02/2018 13:22

I'll post on here then and see what comes up, thanks. I think perhaps a lot of people use Instagram instead for sewing.

There was an 'anyone sew?' type thread on S&B and it was pages long, so the MN sewers are out there!

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CanIBuffalo · 17/02/2018 23:27

I was wondering the same thing.
I've tried to start sewing my own clothes again but I'm having no luck finding patterns that actually fit and I'm starting to lose heart.

ElanorGamgee · 18/02/2018 08:35

What sort of things are you sewing Cani?

Pattern sizes are based on the old British standard unlike vanity sizing we see in the shops. Are you measuring yourself accurately and using those measurements for the pattern size.

I think that fit can be very difficult to get right in the beginning. I would stick to something simple that you can make well. Like a simple zipped skirt.

Very easy to make your own skirt pattern that gives you a perfect fit this is an example. I never buy skirts, ever, my pattern is perfect for my body and I can’t buy anything that fits as well.

incywincybitofa · 19/02/2018 00:26

The Sewing Place replaced the The Sewing Forum which I agree could be helpful but was odd
When considering patterns I usually look at reviews at Patternreview.com there are forums on there but it all seems very complicated about where to post.
Lots of the indy pattern companies now have good tutes for tricky parts of dressmaking and you tube is often good.

fortifiedwithtea · 19/02/2018 22:25

Stitcher's Guild Reloaded

AllTheYummyFood · 19/02/2018 22:31

The Foldline has a forum, and is absolutely brilliant for pattern hunting and reviews.

The forums can be a little slow, but they have just launched a Facebook group which is looking very busy.

thefoldline.com

Pumpkinisland89 · 19/02/2018 22:35

Following

crockydoodle · 20/02/2018 16:20

I never knew the sewing place existed. I was a member of the sewing forum and I recognise a few of the names. I'm into quilting and most of them seem to have some very old fashioned tastes. I spend most time on instagram and a Facebook group for my specific sewing machine.

BlueTablecloth · 22/02/2018 14:04

pattern review? it's mostly american and i find i have nothing in common with most of them but they do know their stuff

GetMeOut · 22/02/2018 14:10

I find Instagram very useful. If I am thinking of making a pattern then I will search by the pattern name # and enjoy looking at the different makes and interpretations and read people’s comments.
I have found quite a few blogs as well from the people I have found on Instagram c

disappearingninepatch · 24/02/2018 19:22

I was a member of the sewing forum but found it quite cliquey and rarely posted, although I do miss the mass of info and advice it held. I prefer the Sewing Place.

Greensmurf1 · 24/02/2018 19:26

Try my friend's blog. She will probably know sewing-beautifully.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
She's on instagram @sewing_beautifully

ElanorGamgee · 24/02/2018 19:29

I am pleased it wasn't just me disappearing, it felt like a teenage playground. I rarely posted too.

PathOfLeastResitance · 24/02/2018 19:54

Sew this, sew that on Facebook is a friendly bunch of people but sometimes I have to mute them as there is so much posted!

PigeonPie · 24/02/2018 21:39

There's a Facebook group called Sewing in the UK which is quite active and there are also additional groups for most counties too.

I've just started sewing again (more than just dressing up costumes and curtains!) and have decided to take myself off on a proper one-to-one pattern cutting course. I had my second session today and have just finished cutting out the second pattern and toile for a bodice and skirt.

I now know why I was never happy with commercial patterns - I'm such a funny shape due to illness and surgery as a child - but had never got around to fitting anything properly as it's too difficult on yourself.

I'm so looking forward to drafting my own patterns and getting everything to fit.

ElanorGamgee · 24/02/2018 21:56

I did that a few years back pigeon. I was lucky enough to find a recently retired lecturer who did one to one classes. Made a massive difference to my sewing.

SlightlyAntique · 13/03/2018 09:31

Many thanks for the skirt pattern link Elan or. Can't wait to get started.

Joinourclub · 13/03/2018 09:37

Reddit has some busy sewing subs.

Niminy · 16/03/2018 14:47

The Fold Line has pattern reviews but tbh most of them aren't really reviews so much as a way of advertising people's blogs. Pattern Review has better reviews but registration is such a faff I let mine lapse after the free trial period. The Fold Line has a fb group which has some knowledgeable people in it and is less 'here's the link to my blog' than the main site.

Lorie523 · 08/02/2019 09:05

Greetings to all! I looked through the topics and could not get past this :)

My father was engaged in designing sewing machines, we had a small shop. Unfortunately, due to the illness of his father he had to close.

I found a website on the Internet where you can view a lot of useful information about these machines, it will be incredibly useful for both novice and those who have already been sewing for a very long time. He is here www.sewingland.org .

I sincerely hope that it will be useful for you :)

hcportos · 27/05/2019 14:25

You can find more than 2000 free sewing patterns on wikidiy.org

Richi123 · 11/12/2019 21:37

I know a great blog about leather, leather care, sewing, and so on. I recommend.leather-toolkits.com/reviews/best-sewing-machines-for-leather/

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Casympere · 04/03/2020 09:50

I'd like to join this thread and add my favourite sewing forums and sites.
thequiltshow.com/forum/ is a great forum because you can discuss there your favourite patterns and share them with others.
www.thesewingplace.org.uk/ is the same as The Quilt Show.
And I've found one informative site - SewingLand - where people can find all the information about machines and other accessories (I was searching for a small machine for me bacause I wanted to sew clothes for my little one by myself sewingland.org/best-sewing-machine-for-beginners/)

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