# Sewing **URL:** https://forum.stashhubapp.com/c/sewing/8.md [Latest](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Sewing category](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/about-the-sewing-category/17)
**Author:** [@TheWizard](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/TheWizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2025 14:13 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/about-the-sewing-category/17 "2025-01-18T14:13:37Z")
For the love of sewing! :orange\_heart: Dive into discussions about techniques, tools :hammer\_and\_wrench:, trends :star2:, and everything else sewing-related. Whether you’re a pro or just picking up your first needle, the… --- ## [Zipper Pull Tips and Tricks](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/zipper-pull-tips-and-tricks/2791)
**Author:** [@susannesews](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/susannesews)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 08:38 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/zipper-pull-tips-and-tricks/2791 "2026-10-07T08:38:18Z")
I’m working really hard to master zippers as they are used in bagmaking…Is there a trick to adding pulls to zipper pieces cut from a roll? I tried poking each side in a few times without a tool and maiming a fork as a h… --- ## [What are your favourite scrap busting sewing projects?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-scrap-busting-sewing-projects/2752)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:39 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-scrap-busting-sewing-projects/2752 "2026-09-03T09:39:57Z")
Share your favourite scrap busting sewing projects here! We’ve got a whole day of the Sew Sorted course dedicated to fabric scraps. I’m excited to share ideas about how to decide which scraps to keep and how to organise… --- ## [Cotton Boucle advice? \[How to stabilise the fabric\]](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/cotton-boucle-advice-how-to-stabilise-the-fabric/2310)
**Author:** [@viviennerogers](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/viviennerogers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 15:40 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/cotton-boucle-advice-how-to-stabilise-the-fabric/2310 "2026-08-05T15:40:15Z")
Hi everyone, I bought some cotton Boucle from rainbow fabrics earlier in the year (they’ve just done another drop). It’s a lot drapier than I was expecting. Has anyone used this? Do I need to flatline or interline it? I … --- ## [13oz denim pattern recommendations wanted](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/13oz-denim-pattern-recommendations-wanted/2605)
**Author:** [@viviennerogers](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/viviennerogers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 20:54 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/13oz-denim-pattern-recommendations-wanted/2605 "2026-07-30T20:54:59Z")
Hi everyone, I was recently given 3m of 1.6m wide floral 13oz non stretch denim. Does anyone have any good pattern recommendations? I don’t really fancy pattern matching so preferably not lots of seams. --- ## [Temperature quilt update, May 2026](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/temperature-quilt-update-may-2026/2663)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 17:02 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/temperature-quilt-update-may-2026/2663 "2026-06-02T17:02:42Z")
if anyone wants to share advice about tension and stay-stitching i’m available! also…pretty quilty pictures :slight\_smile: --- ## [I did brave serger things!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-did-brave-serger-things/2636)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 15:26 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-did-brave-serger-things/2636 "2026-05-12T15:26:28Z")
This is just to say… that I have been brave about my serger aka overlocker and if anyone wants to high-five me I will accept it! :slight\_smile: thank youuuu --- ## [Social sewing sessions I host on zoom](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/social-sewing-sessions-i-host-on-zoom/1195)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 19:04 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/social-sewing-sessions-i-host-on-zoom/1195 "2026-05-10T19:04:10Z")
youre all quite welcome! crafternoon at 2pm eastern US time! aka about 5 minutes from now :slight\_smile: https:/us04web.zoom.us/j/79590311957?pwd=UebpxNM84j0QJRGZzxTgFPVNk3KYfp.1 info here: --- ## [My Me Made May is off to a scary start!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/my-me-made-may-is-off-to-a-scary-start/2631)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2026 14:40 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/my-me-made-may-is-off-to-a-scary-start/2631 "2026-05-09T14:40:29Z")
I didn’t set out to make a mending pledge for #MeMadeMay2026 but here we are :grimacing: I’m not doing anything fancy for Me Made May this year - I’ve even sacked off the idea of daily photos from the get-go. But I d… --- ## [Identifying fabric types](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/identifying-fabric-types/885)
**Author:** [@JacDee](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/JacDee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 17:30 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/identifying-fabric-types/885 "2026-04-20T17:30:33Z")
I am entering my second career as a sewer and my formal training was last century. Can anyone help me in identifying the types of fabric!? I can tell the difference between cotton and polyester but other than that I am … --- ## [A whole bunch of finished projects 🎉](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/a-whole-bunch-of-finished-projects/2523)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 09:27 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/a-whole-bunch-of-finished-projects/2523 "2026-04-16T09:27:19Z")
Do you mark your projects as ‘complete’ when you’ve finished sewing them or when you’ve shared them? I mark mine as complete when the sewing is done - although that does mean it can take me ages to get around to sharing… --- ## [Opinions wanted... What do YOU consider a fabric "Scrap", "Remnant" or "Uncut" 🤔?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/opinions-wanted-what-do-you-consider-a-fabric-scrap-remnant-or-uncut/2502)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2026 13:47 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/opinions-wanted-what-do-you-consider-a-fabric-scrap-remnant-or-uncut/2502 "2026-02-27T13:47:00Z")
hiii i was thinking of starting a new topic but it’s kind of related to this one so… here’s my Q: is there somewhere a poll where folks chime in on what they consider a remnant vs scrap vs “uncut” (or larger than remnan… --- ## [Fix and Finish February](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/fix-and-finish-february/2442)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 11:47 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/fix-and-finish-february/2442 "2026-01-22T11:47:43Z")
I know lots of you have been inspired by the #FinishThatWIP2026 challenge which has been so awesome to see! There’s another challenge coming up in February which will also help you with completing your works in progre… --- ## [2026 Sewing challenge forecast](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/2026-sewing-challenge-forecast/2394)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 19:23 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/2026-sewing-challenge-forecast/2394 "2026-01-18T19:23:44Z")
I’ve been busy contacting challenge hosts and have put together a forecast of the sewing challenges we’re expecting to see in 2026: Hopefully this will help you plan out some of your sewing projects across the year. I… --- ## [Help Me With My Plan For #SewOrganic26](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/help-me-with-my-plan-for-seworganic26/2414)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 11:05 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/help-me-with-my-plan-for-seworganic26/2414 "2026-01-16T11:05:10Z")
One of the sewing challenges coming up in February is the #SewOrganic26 challenge from @flowingthreads, encouraging us to sew up organic fabrics during the month of February. I already had this make on my plans list w… --- ## [Please give me points for all my hard work](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/please-give-me-points-for-all-my-hard-work/1230)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2025 14:16 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/please-give-me-points-for-all-my-hard-work/1230 "2025-12-05T14:16:06Z")
i don’t think i’m suggesting any changes, i just want POINTS :slight\_smile: so i’m working away on a pair of elastic-waist shorts with in-seam pockets, the goal being to learn in-seam pockets and also…to have another pa… --- ## [Learning anew technique](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/learning-anew-technique/2349)
**Author:** [@Jayne](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Jayne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2025 22:00 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/learning-anew-technique/2349 "2025-12-04T22:00:21Z")
I have often thought about cutting out a sample in order to learn some technique that I don’t understand but then just want to get on with the project and often mess it up. I have started a skirt which I want to line an… --- ## [Staystitching Basics Tutorial](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/staystitching-basics-tutorial/2328)
**Author:** [@MayaW](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/MayaW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 18:12 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/staystitching-basics-tutorial/2328 "2025-11-26T18:12:43Z")
If you’ve ever wondered why your seams end up at different lengths in your project, wonder no more. Watch this awesome Threads tutorial, and understand which direction to stay stitch and why. This is great for new and o… --- ## [October Sewing Challenges Roundup](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/october-sewing-challenges-roundup/1728)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2025 15:08 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/october-sewing-challenges-roundup/1728 "2025-10-02T15:08:32Z")
I haven’t posted the challenge roundup here for a while, but I thought I should get back into the habit! Every month, I round up all the sewing challenges taking place in the Instagram sewing community in a blog post, an… --- ## [Wilder Gown adjustment](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/wilder-gown-adjustment/1688)
**Author:** [@Lilliana](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Lilliana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2025 11:41 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/wilder-gown-adjustment/1688 "2025-09-21T11:41:53Z")
I pretty much finished my Wilder Gown (at last) last night - and I don’t like it :sob: I’m wondering if I can put some shirring in above the top tier to bring it in and make it more ‘me’ but also still comfy. It’s a lig… --- ## [Made a challenge! want to finish some WIPs w me?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/made-a-challenge-want-to-finish-some-wips-w-me/1346)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2025 14:10 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/made-a-challenge-want-to-finish-some-wips-w-me/1346 "2025-08-28T14:10:26Z")
hiii I created a challenge in stash hub to help push me to finish some WIPs - i think I made it joinable? feel free to join! im not on IG though fyi. no prizes except ill be so impressed with you. --- ## [What are your sewing aspirations for the year?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-sewing-aspirations-for-the-year/525)
**Author:** [@Ecm98](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ecm98)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2025 22:25 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-sewing-aspirations-for-the-year/525 "2025-08-20T22:25:09Z")
I’m currently trying to fill a bingo card of things I’d like to complete this year… But I’ll admit I’m struggling! I’d be interested to hear what you’re planning on doing this year, and maybe it’ll inspire a few more sp… --- ## [First completed projects!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/first-completed-projects/1242)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2025 03:49 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/first-completed-projects/1242 "2025-08-13T03:49:35Z")
yayyy two repairs done! and blogged too: --- ## [What's your most TNT (Tried and True) pattern?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/whats-your-most-tnt-tried-and-true-pattern/1191)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2025 14:53 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/whats-your-most-tnt-tried-and-true-pattern/1191 "2025-07-27T14:53:20Z")
We were recently chatting about the Stash Hub feature that allows you to duplicate projects: Duplicate Projects… Thank you! This feature makes it so easy to plan multiple projects with the same pattern. This got me won… --- ## [Ankara Week chat](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/ankara-week-chat/1159)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2025 17:57 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/ankara-week-chat/1159 "2025-07-05T17:57:36Z")
hiii Ankara Week is coming and there’s a challenge associated – I’d love to chat more about the fabric and how to use it. Specifically, I’m a white person with no African heritage and I’ve come into a few lengths of Afri… --- ## [Repair ideas for elbow holes in fine knit cardigan?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/repair-ideas-for-elbow-holes-in-fine-knit-cardigan/1121)
**Author:** [@Alison](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Alison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2025 23:36 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/repair-ideas-for-elbow-holes-in-fine-knit-cardigan/1121 "2025-06-29T23:36:05Z")
Hi all, I’m repairing a fine-knit wool cardigan with ladder holes at the elbows. The fabric is so delicate that stitching would likely show. I’m open to either discreet fixes or visible mending that makes a feature of t… --- ## [Searching for a Waistcoat pattern match please!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/searching-for-a-waistcoat-pattern-match-please/663)
**Author:** [@LauraB](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/LauraB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2025 06:33 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/searching-for-a-waistcoat-pattern-match-please/663 "2025-06-09T06:33:03Z")
I’m in love with this waistcoat from Day. Fully lined. Could anyone recommend a similar pattern match so I can dupe it? Thank you! --- ## [Big 4 pattern companies going to liquidation!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/big-4-pattern-companies-going-to-liquidation/1106)
**Author:** [@left\_of\_west](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/left_of_west)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2025 20:11 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/big-4-pattern-companies-going-to-liquidation/1106 "2025-06-08T20:11:11Z")
Just saw this news :cry:. Honestly, I’ve only used indie patterns for the past several years but this still made me sad: --- ## [Anyone digitised their own patterns/blocks?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/anyone-digitised-their-own-patterns-blocks/1089)
**Author:** [@ElizabethW](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/ElizabethW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2025 11:44 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/anyone-digitised-their-own-patterns-blocks/1089 "2025-06-04T11:44:19Z")
As I’m a bit of a non-conventional shape, I’ve been creating my own basic “patterns which fit”, so I can use them as a hackable resource. However I’m scared that something might happen to my paper copies ( :fire: … --- ## [Non-AI Indie \[high-low circle skirt\] pattern recommendations?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/non-ai-indie-high-low-circle-skirt-pattern-recommendations/982)
**Author:** [@Strawberrysewco](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Strawberrysewco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2025 19:21 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/non-ai-indie-high-low-circle-skirt-pattern-recommendations/982 "2025-05-19T19:21:46Z")
My friend wants me to make her a long flowy high-low skirt, but the patterns she showed me definitely look ai generated. Does anyone know where I could get a similar pattern designed by an actual person? [Next page](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/c/sewing/8.md?page=1)