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Series 2, Episode 18: In part 2, Mel discusses how she continues to invest in her skills through various workshops including pattern drafting. She discusses the joys of reusing existing dress and vintage fabrics for making bespoke pieces.

Thursday 4 June 2020: Sue Stoney is definitely a lifelong sewist that has been part of Sewover50 since it started.

Series 2, Episode 17: When you plan your outfit, do you also include plans for tweaking the fit of your project so you can adjust the shape so that it’s perfect on the big day? Have you had to tweak a fully beaded bodice at the last minute to really fit you perfectly? Mel does this as a normal part of her bridal and bespoke sewing business.

Tuesday 2 June 2020: This week we discuss some of the posts that caused some discussion and how there will be future posts about what’s happening in the community right now. Charlotte launches the details about the Sewing Weekender. Make sure you take the TNT poll, written by Chloe Read. Say hello to the Fat Sewing Club, from Fatbobbingirl.

Monday 1 June 2020: Anne Whalley, the Pattern Whisperer tells us about the Getting to know your machine feet workshop she is running on 3 June for the ASG. Come along!