I love everything you made! It feels like a pretty impressive quantity to me but I know that it varies from person to person. You've great pattern/fabric matching instincts!
Thanks Cassie! I guess sometimes I plan too much and I'm disappointed when I don't sew as much as I expected, but that's life and I am definitely my worst critic!
I don't know if you're using a ball point needle on your machine when you sew with knits. It is a little easier to prevent runs. Also, most dress fabrics should be sewn with a size 10 or 11 needle. You can use pinking shears to finish seams; they kind of keep fabric from raveling. Simplicity's re-releases kind of make me wish I had kept my patterns from the '70s! Nice job on your fancy dress!
Yes ball point for sure, makes such a big difference! :) I love that simplicity is re-releasing so many patterns from the 70s, it was such a great decade for fashion! Thanks for all your lovely comments! :)
super excited to see all the work you have been doing! first off, the beach cover-up works really well with the orange accent, i'm sure you got lots of compliments on that one. the green-silk fabric piece looks very challenging to work on, thats a piece I would keep and work out the kinks on, very nice color. I personally love the floral fleece sweater (and personally, I like the longer sleeves) it has a beautiful fit it and I really like the the circular zipper-pull you place on it. nice touch! I honestly was surprised at your criticism on the black and white striped dress, as this was probably my favorite piece you did out of all of them ironically, ha! as for the frocktail dress, it has a very magical feel to it and really think you did an outstanding job on the overall finished piece, there is a lot you could do with that dress in terms of occasional settings. keep it up, love it all
Thank you so much for your comment! TH-cam tells me you are my #1 commenter, I really appreciate all your support :) I agree that the striped dress is stunning, I think my judgement is clouded by how hard it was to make it since I forgot the seam allowance! 😆 After seeing the green dress in this video, I feel more warmly towards it! The fabric is definitely exceptional (when not wrinkled!) I agree the sweater is easy to wear and the fit is overall great! I can't wait to share more about the frocktails dress soon, just editing my video now! Thanks again for your support! 😊
Love the striped dress! I’ve been looking for a pattern just like it after seeing the Billy J Sunny Daze dress. I have the perfect charmeuse fabric in a rust colour for this.
Thank you so much! Yes, I made it! The pattern is The Wilder Gown by Friday Pattern Co. I actually have a video about making it, from two years ago if you scroll back on my channel :)
I love everything you made! It feels like a pretty impressive quantity to me but I know that it varies from person to person. You've great pattern/fabric matching instincts!
Thanks Cassie! I guess sometimes I plan too much and I'm disappointed when I don't sew as much as I expected, but that's life and I am definitely my worst critic!
I don't know if you're using a ball point needle on your machine when you sew with knits. It is a little easier to prevent runs. Also, most dress fabrics should be sewn with a size 10 or 11 needle. You can use pinking shears to finish seams; they kind of keep fabric from raveling. Simplicity's re-releases kind of make me wish I had kept my patterns from the '70s! Nice job on your fancy dress!
Yes ball point for sure, makes such a big difference! :) I love that simplicity is re-releasing so many patterns from the 70s, it was such a great decade for fashion! Thanks for all your lovely comments! :)
Lovely assortment of projects! I really appreciated the comments on pattern fit sizing and drafting.
Thank you so much, glad it was helpful for you! 😊
So many fun makes! My favourite is the floral sweater, I've made something similar last year as well. It's so comfy!!
Thank you so much! Yes, aren't these sweaters just the best for practical everyday wear? I'm glad you have one you love too!
wow mccalls 8525 looks so stunning
Thank you, I love it! The green fabric is beautiful!
Love the fleece top…looks so cozy!
Thanks, it is so cozy and incredibly warm! 😊
super excited to see all the work you have been doing! first off, the beach cover-up works really well with the orange accent, i'm sure you got lots of compliments on that one. the green-silk fabric piece looks very challenging to work on, thats a piece I would keep and work out the kinks on, very nice color.
I personally love the floral fleece sweater (and personally, I like the longer sleeves) it has a beautiful fit it and I really like the the circular zipper-pull you place on it. nice touch!
I honestly was surprised at your criticism on the black and white striped dress, as this was probably my favorite piece you did out of all of them ironically, ha!
as for the frocktail dress, it has a very magical feel to it and really think you did an outstanding job on the overall finished piece, there is a lot you could do with that dress in terms of occasional settings.
keep it up, love it all
Thank you so much for your comment! TH-cam tells me you are my #1 commenter, I really appreciate all your support :) I agree that the striped dress is stunning, I think my judgement is clouded by how hard it was to make it since I forgot the seam allowance! 😆 After seeing the green dress in this video, I feel more warmly towards it! The fabric is definitely exceptional (when not wrinkled!) I agree the sweater is easy to wear and the fit is overall great! I can't wait to share more about the frocktails dress soon, just editing my video now! Thanks again for your support! 😊
@@MadeByMelmlove your passion, keep it up 🧤
Gorgeous makes as always! 💖💖💖
Thank you so much! 💖
Lovely makes and they 3:21 suit you you beautifully
Thank you very much! 😊
Just discovered your channel a few months ago and thought you had quit but subscribed just in case. Glad you're back.
So glad you stuck around! Hoping to be able to post more regularly this fall! 😊
Love the striped dress! I’ve been looking for a pattern just like it after seeing the Billy J Sunny Daze dress. I have the perfect charmeuse fabric in a rust colour for this.
Ooh you will love it, its a beautiful dress! Just don't make my mistake, add the seam allowance! 😆
I am interested in the pattern for the dress that You are wearing while You showed the summer collection here
Thank you! It is the Friday Pattern Company Wilder Gown pattern - I did shorten the length of the layers in the dress :)
I love the dress you’re wearing. Is it me made as well? If so, what is the name of the pattern?
Thank you so much! Yes, I made it! The pattern is The Wilder Gown by Friday Pattern Co. I actually have a video about making it, from two years ago if you scroll back on my channel :)
@@MadeByMelm Thank you so much! I’ll check it out.