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thank you Sibyl!

@@kathysmigen3927 hi Kathy I don’t have any more stretch velvet in the works but as soon as I do I’ll make a video. Thanks so much for watching!

OMG now you have me thinking of sleepwear!

I haven't tried denim yet but it's on my list for sure. I like letting the elements dictate what you do, it takes the decision-making pressure off 😂

@@leslietascoff9784 thank you Leslie !

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thanks Faith!!

thanks Doris!! I haven't really done a lot of upcycling before but I'm really enjoying it!

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thanks Victoria !

Good question. I think I'll be making a swim suit pretty soon (next month or so) and I'll definitely do a video of that. I'm not sure it will be a tankini but the principles will be the same

I think you'll be glad to have one of these come summertime. I can see myself wearing this all the time!

@ I looked through tees at the thrift store yesterday. I haven’t found anything yet. I walked through knitted garments too looking for natural fiber yarn items… nothing. There is a church thrift store here that I should visit. It’s much larger.

@@bluegrassdreams2seams510 church charity shops are the best!!

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thanks Prosie!

thank you Sabine!

thank you Valerie!

thanks Robyn!

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Thanks Sally, Those are "Avery" leggings from Helen's closet and they are my faves!!

@ thank you Gini! I do wish there was a way to send you photos! I have made a gorgeous lined Ilford and some smart Bobs, I think hmm, Gini would approve! But I don’t use book or instagram..guess you don’t give out an email address? X

@@sallyvaughan1231 glenning64@comcast.net make sure to put "the big sew along" in the subject line so I don't miss it! I can't wait to see what you've made!

thanks!! I agree about the bottom band I'm glad I decided to go with that. And, I have to say, I prefer the puff sleeve!

I'll definitely check Zoolily! Thanks for the tip. I feel like the new Tessuti dress is different enough from the Edgewater to have them both but then, that's me talking and I'm probably not the best judge 😂

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@@karlathomas7303 yes! I love her!! 😍

Me too! I think she's the designer at Nikki Chasin but She might just be a model either way I love her look! nikkichasin.com

Nope, I just looked it up she's a MODEL!! I love that!!

thank you Beth! According to other viewers those triangles are called either "prairie points" or "sawtooth" either way I really want to try to incorporate that idea into one of my garments.

Yes!! I just saw that yesterday and thought the same thing!! I ordered the e book and it's at the printer now. I'm itching for it to get here!

YES!!!! Do it!!

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I know right!! I LOVE those pants! I was thinking of the Arthur for that idea too.

I think you mean this one? If not let me know and I'll keep looking walkers.style/collections/dresses/products/yc17d-05

@@thebigsewalong Yes, that one. The colors are fabulous and the way it's blocked, it looks like layers. The view from the back made me swoon. Reminds me of Gudren Sjoden. I don't think it would be hard to find a pattern as the fabric placement will make it. I'm looking on The Fold Line now.

@ yes totally reminds me of Gudrun too!

@@thebigsewalong What do you think of the Matchy Matchy collage dress pattern? I'd like to grow the sleeves a bit.

@ that would totally work! I’ve made that dress a couple of times but it’s been awhile but I “think” adding to the sleeves shouldn’t be a problem. Have you picked fabric yet?

thanks Sabine! I love that shirt!! Isn't it so good?

Awwww! Thanks Alexandra! and I love the idea of "master class" crafts! We can call ourselves "Master Crafters" or maybe "Craft Masters" either way I like it 😂

OMG are you working on that MiZZoni sweater now? I have been ogling that for a while. I think my next project will be one of her patterns, let me know how you like it, very curious as I don't know anyone who has used one of her patterns but I absolutely LOVE them! The red sweater is from Alembika but I bought it second hand a couple of years ago (off of Poshmark I think?).

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Me, too! Did you make it? Great color on you.

@@mjemyers No MJ not this one but it's still a fave. I wear it a lot. It's an Alembika sweater I bought second hand on poshmark a couple of years ago.

Oh thanks K3, I was wondering about her patterns. I did end up buying the Jazz e book and have sent it off for printing and I can 't wait to get it. That pinafore from Madswick is another one I've been really itching to try. I've seen some amazing versions over on insta. Have you made the Matchy Matchy recess pants? I have that pattern and just wondered if you think I need the archer as well?

@@thebigsewalong I love supporting indie designers and believe it or not when I tried putting the less 25% off code in Madswick's Shop (Maddie), it didn't work. I reached out to her on Etsy and told her. She replied right away. It was only for pattern launch in December. She then sent me another code for less 25%. I'm beyond thrilled. You may want to do the same. It's really nice because you only have to assemble the bodice pages. She tells you what size to cut the rectangles for the skirt portion. Another win! Finished Archers last week. LOVE! Made them out of light weight chambray denim with a lighter color of the same denim for the panel insert. Top stitched everything in the same color as the panel. So stinking cute! Wish I could post a picture in replies here. Believe it or not I scored a 5 yard piece of linen at Goodwill. Couldn't beleive it. Will be for the pinnafore. A fabric hog. Beware! I used to be a maniac on Insta. Quit during the lockdown and never returned to posting. For my own reasons. You can see lots of my older makes @kristimakes I hope you're enjoying your week!

YES prairie points is the name I was looking for! Thank you Jan 🤗

thanks Gail! I'm so glad you found it helpful 🤗

thank you Cheryl, Prairie points is exactly the term I was looking for 🤗

I think they have such a good solid selection of fabrics, I almost always check there first when I'm looking for something specific. I haven't been to that part of the country in ages but I do love Berkeley! Had my 50th birthday dinner at Chez Panisse it was magical

I love the idea of using up those boiled wools etc in something patchwork. I've never made a Stephen West sweater but his sweaters are amazing. I've always wanted to make one now hmmm you've got me thinking I might have to go for it.

Yep that's what I was trying to think of, Thank you!!

thanks violet I ordered the Jazz e book and it's at the printer now. I'll keep you all posted on my progress. I love those first pants so much I only narrowly avoided buying them because I found them right before Christmas and my budget was already accounted for but ..... it was hard to pass them up 😂

well thanks Cathy I'll have you know I spent the rest of the weekend trying to dig myself out the the "seminole patchwork" rabbit hole you sent me down!! 🤣🤣🤣I found a couple of tutorials here on TH-cam on really simple seminole patchwork and now I really HAVE to try it. Thanks (really!) for suggesting that I've never seen it before and I'm totally sucked in!!

@thebigsewalong it's pretty easy to get sucked in because it's fabulous! I first saw it in the 70s and now I think I need to dive back in again for clothes 😂

A couple of other viewers suggested Prairie Points? Either way such a cool idea for a hem right?

@thebigsewalong Prairie Points end up a bit heavy (since they are folded squares)for most clothing but it could be.

@@charlottemccaig578 Oh right that totally makes sense

@@phylliswilliams113 nope I totally forgot to include it 😂I’ve just added it to the bottom of the description box. Thanks for the alert Phyllis!

​@@thebigsewalongthank you!

thanks Kim! working on it for next week 😃

thanks Georgie!!🤗