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Gosh, you are a clever one. Today I tried stitching the sleeves right side together and turning, intending to bind the collar and bottom edge. And "afterthought" is exactly what it looked like! There was not enough fur showing to make it look intentional, instead it just broke up the lines of my shoulders with a strange interruption. I'm so glad I tried it though, because now I can confidently move forward to binding all around. I've also been working out the facing near the zip. Ugh, it's been a lot of pinning, trying, basting, turning, but I have everything correct in principle, I now just need to concentrate on making the lining fit perfectly within the outer. Thank you so much for the topstitching tip, noted! And the reassurance that my cardigan plans might work, so far it's looking good, and crocheting up so quickly in this bulky yarn. I often have to (or chose to) piece fabrics as I hate waste, and who cares if there are a few extra seams? Just more sewing fun!

Thank you so much! You know I will keep you updated ☺️

Thank you, I do love this fabric so much and I'm pleased to have found the perfect use for such a small cut. Even since filming this video I've crocheted half a front panel - it goes really fast with this chunky yarn!

I hadn't thought of doing a bit of each - I could sew the sleeves right sides together and then a bit of fur would peek out, but I could still bind the top and bottom - brilliant! Thank you so much ☺️

@@alwaysinthecraftroom can't wait to see it finished . Glad i could help x

Ok I did some tests today, sewing the sleeves right sides together, and I actually don't think I like it 😂 I was wearing all black and the interruption at the shoulder of the fur peeking out was distracting, so I think I am going to bind it all after all. Think of me as I made 200 miles of binding this weekend 😬 I'm glad I tried it though because now I can confidently move forward. If you hadn't given me the idea of part turning and part binding I think I would have been paralyzed with indecision! So please accept my sincere thanks.

Yes, sorry, it is the Sahara bra, and I should have included the video link somewhere, here it is: th-cam.com/video/DAe7gY27nXM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CkuSTfUtL7IciTuA It was the only footage I could find of me wearing the cardigan, lol

Aww thank you! Look a good puzzle ☺️

Thank you, I think I am going to bind the top and bottom but do the sleeves the 'normal' way, thus leaving a bit of fur peeking out. More experiments to be done! Fingers crossed on the cardigan, I can't see why it will go wrong, but then I often can't until afterwards 🙈

I do think it's the kind of thing only we notice, but it is frustrating (especially when it's expensive!). I do find Rainbow fabrics hit and miss, so many turn up and are obviously polyester, but then I've had so many beautiful viscoses from them and the prints are always so good. I just wish they could be more accurate because I genuinely have loved all the true viscoses and would happily pay a bit more if I knew for sure. Lol on the crepe, I wish I didn't feel weird about it because in so many ways it's a favorite fabric!

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It doesn't crease a lot, but it doesn't never crease... yeah, I think it must be a poly viscose because it behaves a bit like both! 🤷🏻‍♀️

You are the second person who has suggested that and it is a genius idea! Of course, now that's one more item added to the very long 'to sew' list 😂

It's by Megan Neilsen and is available on her website megannielsen.com/products/darling-ranges-dress-sewing-pattern

What a great idea, thank you !

It’s lovely when you find a favourite pattern company that fits well, isn’t it. I really feel that way about Ottobre, it just… fits me 😊

A fish eye dart is a great idea, thank you! In fact, next time my machine is threaded black I could add some to this one 🤔

Ah that's such a kind thing to say, thank you! Sorry about the car ad, I hate it when they come on really loud and scare me! I wonder if I need to turn my audio volume up on videos? Do let me know if it happens again; I can try to adjust things so I'm speaking more loudly, you can turn the volume down, and then the ads aren't so jarring.

@@alwaysinthecraftroom There was only that ad and it is good to have them from what I understand. Your presentation was really good, I just thought it was funny to have that car come ripping through like that all of a sudden! It was a gray Acura. I thought, really!? It should have been something like a red Ferrari to be acting like that! It got my attention, that's for sure. Fortunately, you came back on quickly and provided common sense to the whole program. Bless your heart!

Thank you! I also find lots of things too long in the body, being able to alter things to fit is so satisfying ☺️

Thank you! Yes I'm the same, I can't wear a pale background with black tights in the winter, I just can't do it! Yes, the feel is the most important thing to me, and it's not always easy to judge from feeling a fabric in a shop (and probably why I go wrong so often buying fabric online 🤦🏻‍♀️)

@@alwaysinthecraftroom Yes, sometimes it’s not easy to know what they feel like but I like listening to Andrea at Beyond The Pink Door on a Sunday night at 7pm as she chats about how they feel and the drape. It’s easier to know if it’s what you want. Always nice to visit a shop in person too 😉

Ha ha, thank you! Just gotta be me 😂

I can't see a reason why you couldn't construct on the overlocker, although there is a bit of a sharp turn at the bottom of the sleeve where it goes into the cuff, so you would need to be careful there. I'm going to make a Christmas blouse from this pattern, so I actually might give that a go myself, it would save a lot of time!

So true, I'd much rather have new fabric! Yes, every so often something goes awry, but let's call it a learning experience 😂

Aww thank you! I’ve been on such a trouser-fitting journey this year, I’m on the look out for some winter-weight fabric in black or grey for another pair 😊

Thank you so much and I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

Thank you! I didn’t realise how many variations I had made until I did this video, and you can tell I can’t even remember what I did with some of the sleeves 😂 It’s so fun to change it up and it’s so much quicker to work with a pattern that’s already cut out ✂️

Oooh that’s a good idea, I’ve heard of burn tests but never tried one, I will look it up, thank you 🙏

Thanks so much, I didn't realise how Christmassy this selection looked until I made this video ☺️

Awww thank you so much!

The adjustments I need is why I put off trying new patterns, it can just be overwhelming can't it?! 😣 But definitely get to making the DR, you won't regret it!

@@alwaysinthecraftroom I am taking the Sew Liberated hinterland hacking class and I also will hack patterns instead of buy them from now on. I am taking my time with the class but I am learning a lot.

@@hoppaheedahoe2581 that class looks great, I just had a look at it, enjoy!

Welcome and thank you so much for your kind words! The patina blouse is lovely, and I can see how it’s a great jumping off point for different variations. Maybe I need to try a big collar on this pattern! 🤔

Thank you, I didn't even realise how autumnal they all looked until I was making the thumbnail!

There's definitely something off with it isn't there? 🤔

@@alwaysinthecraftroom could you wear a scoopneck long sleeve shirt or turtleneck jumper underneath your black/red peplum top for more wear in fall/winter ? 💟

Thank you! I hope you give it a go, I (obviously) think it's a really great pattern! Yes, I couldn't be bothered getting a new pattern just for a slightly different neckline or something, I'm too lazy for all that!

Please, what is the blouse pattern you use? Have struggled to find a shawl collar pattern. Thanks

Hi Debbie 👋 I love the idea of changing up a collar like that. Isn't TH-cam a great resource for making pattern changes? You can find just about anything ☺️

@@hilaryberry7133 Hi Hilary, it is Vogue6726 from the Vintage Pattern Shop. It is one size. It will fit up to a 39/40 bust or smaller if you omit the looped button holes and cross over the front slightly more and do regular buttonholes. However I am sure I have seen more recent shawl collar patterns 😃

@@vansdeeley7000 thank you x

Thank you!

Aww thanks so much! I didn’t realise I had made quite so many variations from one pattern until I started pulling them out of my wardrobe 😂

Thank you! I never really think of myself as especially creative, more that I’m good at following pattern instructions, but I guess yes, in this case in my determination not to have to deal with a new pattern I did get quite creative 😊

Aw thank you so much, I love a contrast trim!

Awww thank you so much! Such a lovely comment and I’m so glad I’ve found people who understand my sewing obsession ❤️

9 buttonholes without drama! I mean, that's gold star behaviour. Here, have one from me 🌟 Lol at no-one in the house being bothered, it would be the same here, me triumphant and everyone else just 👀 😂

@@alwaysinthecraftroom 🤣 Thank you 🙏 Only sewists understand how much of an achievement that is 🤷‍♀️ TBF I probably looked like a mad woman running around cheering, but I just couldn’t control my excitement 🤣 I’ll be cheering you on too! Happy sewing 💞💞

Aw thank you so much, I knew you'd all get it!

It's always when things hit me... but I need a notepad too because I do forget these great ideas too easily 😂

Ah thank you, I'm so glad you've found it interesting!

Thank you very much on all counts!

Thank you, I do to but sometimes these things are just out of our hands so I'm trying to be philosophical about it 🤞

Thank you. So I'm definitely not a trouser fitting expert at all, but what I've found works (as in, it works better than anything else I've tried, I'm not saying I've achieved the perfect fit) is: - choosing an overall size based on my hips - but cutting a waistband one size larger than that size, and then either easing or reducing darts etc to fit in onto the smaller trouser legs - removing 3cm from the length by folding it out between waist and hip line on both front and back. - removing 2cm from the centre back of trouser legs by simply folding it out, from top to bottom, along the centre line. This also reduces the difference between the sizes when getting the waistband on. This accounts for my flat bottom. The trouser pattern I've had best luck with is the SwimStyle Karla lounge pants, a wide-leg knit pattern, that I have since made in a stretch woven, and then (with adaptations) in linen. I have made a video about the process, though it's not really instructional, it's more a laugh-along-with-me as I bungle trouser fitting kind of thing. But maybe some of that will help?! Honestly, the only thing that really helped was trying, failing, and trying again. It's only fabric! ☺️

Oh no, it is so frustrating to have to unpick stuff which sewed 'right' but in the wrong stitch! I hope you got your ripping out all finished and got to move onto the quilting!

@@alwaysinthecraftroom nearly done with the ripping. Even found my nice variegated 12wt Aurifil so am looking forward to the hand stitching

Thanks so much Avril! I only started watching myself a couple of years ago and I don’t really watch normal TV anymore, why would we bother when we can watch sewing instead 😂 I’ve found it fascinating starting a channel, so I’m glad to hear you’ve been interested in all of that too. Thanks for all your encouragement (and problem solving 😉 - I wore my denim jumpsuit to London last week!) ❤️

@@alwaysinthecraftroom yes I must confess I hardly ever watch normal TV so I'm really glad you're going to carry on.xx

Awww thank you!

This is a great tip and I’m going to try to remember in future, thank you!