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Swing your hips and ring like a bell - making the Ashton Top

Season 1, Ep. 7

Get ready for the seventh episode of the Sewing Club Podcast, where we unveil another fantastic addition to your wardrobe: The Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet patterns. This essential, versatile top is not only quick to create but also looks stunning on everyone. Plus, it's the perfect pattern for beginner sewists.


Kylie:https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/https://www.kylieandthemachine.com

Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au///www.sewinggem.com.au


Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/3678270342453518

Helen’s Closet Patterns: https://helensclosetpatterns.com/

Helen’s Closet Patterns - Ashton Top: https://helensclosetpatterns.com/?s=ashton+top

30% off with code SEWINGCLUBPODCAST

Helen’s Closet Sleeve Expansion Pack: https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/sleeves-expansion-pack-for-the-ashton-top/


KATM Labels - No Toile Club / Sun label https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/collections/all-labels-1/products/outlet-festive-bauble-set-2-gold-foil-pink-box

KATM Labels - Me Made https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/products/me-made-end-fold-sew-in-labels?_pos=5&_sid=da973bc78&_ss=r


Sewing Gem Products:

Ham- https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/sew-easy-tailors-pressing-ham

Sleeve Roll- https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/sew-easy-tailors-sleeve-roll

Point Presser and Clapper- https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/point-presser

Sleeve Board- https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/sleeve-board

Clapper- https://www.sewinggem.com.au/products/clapper


Gemma Blog Post: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/blogs/sg-blog/sewing-club-ep-7-the-ashton-top-by-helens-closet

Kylie Blog Post: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/blogs/news


Next Month's Pattern - Pekka Jacket: https://readytosew.fr/en/women-pdf/38-pekka-jacket.html

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