• SEWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Hi everyone, do you have some sewing skills, a machine and time to sew up some scrubs (tops and bottoms) for healthcare workers with Facebook group Crafting For Covid? They have fabric and patterns they just need sewers. They messaged us on Saturday to plea for help. To offer your help please email Sarah Priest on craftingforcovid@hotmail.com or join group Crafting For Covid on Facebook
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    SEWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Hi everyone, do you have some sewing skills, a machine and time to sew up some scrubs (tops and bottoms) for healthcare workers with Facebook group Crafting For Covid? They have fabric and patterns they just need sewers. They messaged us on Saturday to plea for help. To offer your help please email Sarah Priest on [email protected] or join group Crafting For Covid on Facebook
  • [swipe left for 9 more pics!] Update - mask pattern and instructions available at sewbtn.com/mask (or click link in bio and it drops down from the Sew For NHS page in menu) 🌸😷🌸 Pics from my Covid mask making extravaganza, so I can go shopping more safely (I hope)! It's all one piece of fabric so no holes and seams. 3 layers, fit based on FFP3 medical mask. After MUCH research and testing of fabrics I used cotton poplin or sheeting on the outside, a layer of brushed cotton sheet in the middle and 10oz denim on the inside to keep the shape + bias binding, 6mm elastic and a nose wire. I also did some with the denim in 2 overlapped pieces so I can insert a filter. I've bought Scott Heavy Duty Blue Shop Towels for filters, but not yet tried them as still have an FFP3 - these are for when it gets too knackered, and for family, friends and neighbours 🏡👨‍👩‍👦‍👦💕😷 #maskmaking #covid19mask
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    [swipe left for 9 more pics!] Update - mask pattern and instructions available at sewbtn.com/mask (or click link in bio and it drops down from the Sew For NHS page in menu) 🌸😷🌸 Pics from my Covid mask making extravaganza, so I can go shopping more safely (I hope)! It's all one piece of fabric so no holes and seams. 3 layers, fit based on FFP3 medical mask. After MUCH research and testing of fabrics I used cotton poplin or sheeting on the outside, a layer of brushed cotton sheet in the middle and 10oz denim on the inside to keep the shape + bias binding, 6mm elastic and a nose wire. I also did some with the denim in 2 overlapped pieces so I can insert a filter. I've bought Scott Heavy Duty Blue Shop Towels for filters, but not yet tried them as still have an FFP3 - these are for when it gets too knackered, and for family, friends and neighbours 🏡👨‍👩‍👦‍👦💕😷 #maskmaking #covid19mask
  • Video one to one lesson 5 for beginner sewist Tiger today and she's almost finished a pair of cherry print trousers for her mum! 🍒❤️ #learnnewskills #videosewinglesson #imakemyclothes More info: sewbtn.com/121 or click link in bio and scroll down
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    Video one to one lesson 5 for beginner sewist Tiger today and she's almost finished a pair of cherry print trousers for her mum! 🍒❤️ #learnnewskills #videosewinglesson #imakemyclothes More info: sewbtn.com/121 or click link in bio and scroll down
  • Poppy getting involved in leftover scraps of fabric from my video one to one lesson yesterday 😸💛🧡
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    Poppy getting involved in leftover scraps of fabric from my video one to one lesson yesterday 😸💛🧡
  • Pretty much final mask, have moved the elastic loop up 1cm on final pattern. Tried it (disinfected in between!) on lodger and both parents and it fits all of us. Just awaiting nose wires which are coming end of the week, altho my mum gave me some good garden wire that's soft but keeps shape. Lined with 2 layers of water resistant but breathable polypropylene, as recommended in several articles/videos - seems good to stop droplets in test we did today splashing them!💦😊💖 #maskmaking #facecoverings #covid19mask
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    Pretty much final mask, have moved the elastic loop up 1cm on final pattern. Tried it (disinfected in between!) on lodger and both parents and it fits all of us. Just awaiting nose wires which are coming end of the week, altho my mum gave me some good garden wire that's soft but keeps shape. Lined with 2 layers of water resistant but breathable polypropylene, as recommended in several articles/videos - seems good to stop droplets in test we did today splashing them!💦😊💖 #maskmaking #facecoverings #covid19mask
  • Nearly there! Taking pics for a photo tutorial as I go #maskmaking #prototype #ffp3masks
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    Nearly there! Taking pics for a photo tutorial as I go #maskmaking #prototype #ffp3masks
  • We are still regularly updating our page at sewbtn.com/sew4nhs & have just had a new request from Brighton hospital for face coverings (masks), any style, no filter or filter pocket needed. Going to add it later to the page If you would like to help, your makes will be gratefully received by several groups, care homes & my contact Tracy at Brighton hospital! #sew4nhs #sew4carehomes #thisisbrighton
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    We are still regularly updating our page at sewbtn.com/sew4nhs & have just had a new request from Brighton hospital for face coverings (masks), any style, no filter or filter pocket needed. Going to add it later to the page If you would like to help, your makes will be gratefully received by several groups, care homes & my contact Tracy at Brighton hospital! #sew4nhs #sew4carehomes #thisisbrighton
  • Next video lesson project for Tiger tomorrow is the trousers from this New Look 6730 pattern. She made the skirt from it last week in 2x 2h sessions! Not bad for a beginner 💖🤗 [swipe to see all pics] More about video lessons at sewbtn.com/121 or click link in bio #videolearning #virtuallessons #makeyourowntrousers
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    Next video lesson project for Tiger tomorrow is the trousers from this New Look 6730 pattern. She made the skirt from it last week in 2x 2h sessions! Not bad for a beginner 💖🤗 [swipe to see all pics] More about video lessons at sewbtn.com/121 or click link in bio #videolearning #virtuallessons #makeyourowntrousers
  • Ahh, took this video as I was leaving the last time I saw our classroom - 2 months ago!! Looking forward to to getting back there sometime soon... 💖
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    Ahh, took this video as I was leaving the last time I saw our classroom - 2 months ago!! Looking forward to to getting back there sometime soon... 💖
  • Sewing Tip from a WhatsApp chat with my friend Lootie today!: Lootie: Why does my hem look all puckered on these scrubs I'm making? Me: Hey Lootie, if you iron it (on the reverse) and stretch it at the same time, it should flatten out a bit or completely. The way to avoid it happening in the first place is to pull the fabric taut while sewing. Put one hand on the fabric coming out the back and one on the front, grab it or pinch it and pull taut WHILE it's going through the machine. Pull evenly with each hand so you're not pulling your fabric towards you or away, but just making a flat taut canvas that moves through the machine at the rate it was without you holding it! Hope that makes sense? Does that make sense to you too? Comment below with any questions or better worded explanations! #sewingtips #sewingtutorials
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    Sewing Tip from a WhatsApp chat with my friend Lootie today!: Lootie: Why does my hem look all puckered on these scrubs I'm making? Me: Hey Lootie, if you iron it (on the reverse) and stretch it at the same time, it should flatten out a bit or completely. The way to avoid it happening in the first place is to pull the fabric taut while sewing. Put one hand on the fabric coming out the back and one on the front, grab it or pinch it and pull taut WHILE it's going through the machine. Pull evenly with each hand so you're not pulling your fabric towards you or away, but just making a flat taut canvas that moves through the machine at the rate it was without you holding it! Hope that makes sense? Does that make sense to you too? Comment below with any questions or better worded explanations! #sewingtips #sewingtutorials
  • Video lessons were good! I could make another skirt on my own now & would feel much more confident going into a bigger sewing project. Complete beginner teen sewer Tiger from Uckfield made a tote bag and skirt in 3x 2 hour lessons on video 😊🌸💜 . More info: sewbtn.com/121 (or click link in bio - it's at top of website menu . #videoclass #videosewinglesson #learnnewskills
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    Video lessons were good! I could make another skirt on my own now & would feel much more confident going into a bigger sewing project. Complete beginner teen sewer Tiger from Uckfield made a tote bag and skirt in 3x 2 hour lessons on video 😊🌸💜 . More info: sewbtn.com/121 (or click link in bio - it's at top of website menu . #videoclass #videosewinglesson #learnnewskills
  • Getting there! Pattern version #3! Enjoying being a perfectionist 😷💜😁🌞 #facemaskdesign #perfectfit
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    Getting there! Pattern version #3! Enjoying being a perfectionist 😷💜😁🌞 #facemaskdesign #perfectfit