👋 New Members – Introduce Yourself Here!

Welcome! I'm so happy to have you join my sewing community. This is the perfect place to say hello and tell us a little about yourself.

📌 Forum Guidelines – Please Read Before Posting

Welcome! To keep our community safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone, please take a moment to read through our forum guidelines.

This section covers:

• ✅ What’s encouraged (kindness, helpful feedback, sharing knowledge)

• 🚫 What’s not allowed (spam, disrespectful behavior, off-topic content)

• 📸 Tips for posting (how to share images, ask clear questions, crediting sources)

• 🧵 Rules specific to different forum sections (projects, tutorials, buy/sell, etc.)

Our goal is to create a supportive space where everyone—from beginners to experts—can connect, learn, and enjoy the art of sewing together. Following these simple rules helps keep our community running smoothly.

Thanks for being here and helping us stitch a stronger community! 🧷

🛍️ Fabric & Sewing Supply Sources

Looking for quality fabric, notions, or tools? This is the place! Use this area to discover, share, and review your favorite sewing supply sources—both local and online.

Here you’ll find:

• 🧵 Trusted fabric shops (online & brick-and-mortar)

• 🪡 Notions, tools, and sewing machine supply links

• 🌍 Region-specific supplier recommendations

• 💬 Reviews, shipping info, and shopping tips

• 🛒 Sales, discounts, and deals (when allowed)

Whether you're hunting for specialty fabric, sourcing bulk supplies, or supporting small shops, this resource hub helps the community stay stocked and inspired. Feel free to add your favorite suppliers!

🧵 Pattern Tester Team Area

Welcome to the heart of our creative process—our wonderful team of volunteer pattern testers! This space is just for you: a supportive hub for testing updates, resources, and open communication.

As a valued tester, your honest feedback helps shape and refine each sewing pattern before release. There’s no pressure to promote or share on social media—though you're always welcome to if you genuinely love the design and want to!

Here’s what to expect in this area:

• ✂️ Pattern test announcements and sign-ups

• 📅 Testing timelines and updates

• 🧷 Fit notes, feedback forms, and testing guidelines

• 💬 A space to ask questions and share your progress

• 🤍 A community of makers who care about craft and quality

Thank you for lending your time, skills, and voice to help bring these patterns to life. Your support means the world!