Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I have been trying to do a bit more with my videos aka learning more editing techniques :-). Let me (kindly) know what you think about the new additions down below :-). Hila. xxx
Maria Karancsi Thanks Maria! The pictures in the magazine definitely don't fully showcase this pattern. The stripey top magazine picture does a better job. I think the fabric they used for the magazine just didn't work for it. That's one of the reasons I use line drawings to decide if I really like something. They show the bones of the style.
Hila, you really are a sewing, Wonder Woman! Absolutely stunning makes. You are so very talented. I really love seeing the inside of your garments, and hearing all of your explanations. Cheers for sharing! 🤓
I too absolutely LOVE the wonder woman dress And those burda pocket shorts. I wish i could look so unattractive as u! God bless and thx for sharing your sunshine and joy with the youtube world!
The long dress design is very cool. Yes, there are times and fabrics where hand sewing the zipper is the only option. Lovely Jon and I love the fabric choice. Love those shorts!
Hi Hila! All the sewing projects are beautiful, as always :). My favorites are the Burda shorts, Wrap Dress and the Pinafore, not only for the pattern style but for the fabric choices. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
I wondered which ones you'd pick as top! I got the shorts right! I feel like I am getting to know you from our interaction in the comments section so much that when I am editing I now think " I wonder which one Dana will like?" Thank you, I appreciate the time you take to watch my silliness and comment on it. Hila. xx
Thanks Liz! The pinafore was a very close second for me - like only a fraction behind. I think it was because the pinafore cant be worn on its own ;-). My kids are love the lemons dress too :-)
Hila you are such a joy to watch. The format is awesome. I love that you dance in the makes so we can see the ease of wear. I think if I had to pick my favorite it is the shorts. But truthfully I loved them all. I remember when you showed the lemons fabric in your haul - love what you did cause I was worried about that one. Keep them coming girl!
I was worried too Sandi! It wasnt easy to cut into that delicious fabric! I had to really get myself into a mood to do it :-) Thank you for the lovely compliments. Hila. xx
Gday. Wow, loving all your makes. Your African fabric is just gorgeous. I can see how all your makes make you smile, they really are great. Thanku for sharing. x
Hey....get jiggy with it Hila 😁. Love the dancing and great music choice 😉👍. I love all your makes and my favourite is definitely the one you chose....as soon as I saw it I thought it fit you like a glove and I loved the fabric you used for it 😍💞. Always fun watching your videos Hila...thanks so much 😁😘
Fabulous garments and it's lovely to see the inside is as good as the outside.Beautiful fabrics,they really suit you.I love the blue shorts the fabric is outstanding
Thanks Maureen! That fabric is so gorgeous that I wish I had bought more of it - imagine a matching little boxy jacket! Still, its good I recognised good quality even though I bought it just after I started sewing clothes so there is that. xxx
My favorite is the same as yours. I also like the pinafore dress. I have always liked them as a child and that hasn't changed. I am also a fan of bib overalls. 😁
Ms. Willing, surely your machine is on fire! You have not worn a machine out yet? This is just mid-July and you have already made a department-store load of fine apparel. You're right, the one-shoulder dress is in a rather darkish type fabric for you (you like COLOR and brightness), but it came out well, and you seem to have mastered this fit issue. It is the fit that matters, especially when you go through the effort of making a garment. Carry on girl! Gloria.
absolutely delightful choice, :) thanks for sharing, you are such a joyful person, your clothing is gorgeous and you put a smile on my face. cant wait to try these designs. xx
I love this format, Hila, especially your bits of happy dance that show the garment in motion. I also love when you show the inside of the garment so we can see the construction. I would love to know how you prepared your wax print; I've been hesitant to try it for fear of ruining the fabric (or the washing machine). all the best, Bonnie
Hi Bonnie and thanks for the lovely compliment. Wax print fabric is very sturdy and it would take a lot to ruin it. I just pop mine in the machine and wash at 30 degress as normal then hang out to dry. Iron on very hot setting because its 100% cotton nad boom! Ready to cut out and sew. Hope that helps and do let me know how you get on. Hila. x
Stunningly gorgeous makes, Hila! Difficult to select a favourite because I love all of them. You definitely deserve the Wonder Woman medal for hand sewing an invisible zip in the fabulous BurdaStyle dress. Whenever I see BurdaStyle, I think HilaStyle..:) Like the new additions to your videos. Happy sewing & dancing xxx
Aw thanks Laura! Best. Compliment. Ever.!!! Man sewing that zip was a real mental challenge - luckily I had reached a point where the beauty of the dress was evident otherwise it might have found its way to the UFO box :-). I like HilaStyle - has a nice ring to it. x
Thanks Jessica! I have loved dancing for long and wasyed a huge part of my life embarassed to dance in public so now I am making up for it - it makes my soul sing :-)
Thanks Cherena! The shorts have been getting so much wear! I would never have bought Bermuda shorts back in the day but here I am loving my handmade ones - sewing is fun!!! :-)
I park at the pub (i cant remember what its called now) buts its at the roundabout just a minute from the shop and I walk from there. Its much easier than trying to park next to the shop itself. The walk is less than 5 mins. x
Beautiful makes! I especially like what you did with the pinafore dress - such an eyecatcher! I have a couple of fabrics with large scale patterns/motives and I never know what to do with them 🤗
Thanks Rara! glad you found some inspo here., Big prints are so fun to work with. Sometimes a simple pattern that showcases the print is best - and I think this is why this scoop tunic works so well with the ankara. x
Loved the video, you are so much fun :) Great makes, love the pinefore at the end and the Russian pattern wrap dress gorgeous. I was inspired by you and brought a Burda magazine at London City airport when we were flying out and then got a Knipmode at Amsterdam airport it is all in Dutch but hey a pattern is a pattern and if I get stuck there is always my niece in laws mum or Google lol
Yay for trying BurdaStyle! Don't be put off by the pattern sheets - just pour a big glass of wine (if you partake) and set your timer for 30 mins and you will be surprised at how far you will get :-). Let me know how you get on with it!. I have a years worth of Knipmode that I have yet to sew with -_-. Hila. x
Fabulous makes! Love the one shoulder dress and the skirt - and looking forward to seeing more of your self drafted patterns. The pockets on those shorts is the same construction as the shorts and trousers I'm making for hubby from an old Burda style magazine. It's the first time I've seen this construction and it looked very weird when I was cutting out...until the light bulb moment! That pinafore is stunning - love the sunshine!! The alternative to Lekala looks interesting - I bought an old Russian Burda by mistake and haven't been brave enough to try a pattern from it yet haha. I haven't tried their patterns yet though I keep meaning too. Too many things on my wish list and not enough time haha!
Thanks Kathie! I totally relate to the time issue - I wish there was more time too! Especially since my sewing list keeps getting longer and there are patterns I want to make again! The pocket construction is brilliant - I can fill my pockets with things and they don't gape or droop because the weight is supported across the front center front seam. Its also a great tummy support too. I cant get over how practical the design is and how it works well. ROFL about the Russian Burda because I did something similar and accidently bought a vintage German Burda (late night eBay browsing is never a good idea!). People think the patterns sheets are scary now in Burda but the pattern sheets from the 1972 one straight up freaked me out! They are so densely lined, I cant make heads or tails of it. Maybe one day when I am thrill sewing and seeking a big challenge, I might consider it. FOr now I just hang on it as a "pet Burda" magazine. :-)
Shipley? My mum and dad live in Langley Mill ☺️ Love the makes, especially that wrap dress, but i'm too 'novice' to attempt a Russian pattern! I did go and order a custom size pattern from Lekala though!!
Thanks Nia! How did you get on with the Lekala pattern? I have made some lovely things using their patterns and I have quite a collection from they did a lot of sales that worked out at less than a pound a pattern.
Lovely ! and well done on managing that Russian Website …..had a peep brilliant styles however even with translate on it was difficult to understand ! will try again
Thanks Aurora! Yes I can make heads or tails of the instructions but the sizing is based in cms and they have separate drafts for different heights. Hope that helps. x
Thank you! The labels are from the Dutch Label Shop and I did a review of them here th-cam.com/video/xsDBDZz3Nsc/w-d-xo.html and here is the link to the website www.dutchlabelshop.com/. I highly reccommend them - they maintain the same look even after pleanty of washing. Hope that helps. x
Hi... I fell in love with all of the dresses you showed here, I wish I could do the same as you! Is there a blog post where you show the basics to buy and how to start for begginers? I dont even know know to sew, but I really would appreciate a little heads up to where to start... Thank youuuuuu
Hi Na Na! Thanks for the question. I don't have a blog post for beginners but if you are completely new to sewing then I'd say its a good idea to start with the easier patterns. Do you have a sewing machine already? If you do then I could recommend some newbie friendly patterns. If you don't have a sewing machine yet then I would recommend finding a sewing class where they have sewing machines so you can get a feel of the machines before setting out to purchase one. For a beginner pattern that is also very stylish and wearable I'd say try the Coco Dress/Top by Tilly and the Buttons - it depends on your style and what sort of clothes you want to make but this is a good beginner one. The pattern has a sewalong on its website. You can see my review of it here th-cam.com/video/IewMkmHeo6g/w-d-xo.html . Don't worry too much about making the perfect thing - nothing is perfect and if you see the insides of my makes you can see wonky seams etc. You are only starting out so you will make mistakes and that's good since that means you are learning. I was where you are at when I started. WIth each project you get a little bit better so don't be too hard on yourself. I talk a bit about the mindset you need to have for sewing in My Sewing Journey video here which you might find helpful th-cam.com/video/5_QQru8LhQM/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you have any sewing gear . Hope this helps. Hilaxx
HI!! Thank very much for your lovely answer. The Coco dress/top looks very cute and definitely my style. I am watching your review of it right now. My mom has an old sewing machine that I think still works... I used to play with it when I was a child, but I never really learned how to actually sew (i only made small dresses for my dolls, that weren´t very pretty at all, haha)... I will try to find a sewing class near me, there is a community learning place where I live, maybe that´s a good start. Thank you very much for your videos and amazing ideas, I have been subscribed for a while but only I feel adventurous enough to try this out for myself. I think you are amazing! One day I hope I can make clothes like you!
Did you know you have a platinum fountain pen in your intro? I'm not sure how often the two hobbies overlap but I love fountain pens and collected them and ink until sewing took my interest and became my primary fund expenditure.
Hi Hannah! Yes I like fountain pens especially for my bullet journaling - that's why I choose this intro :-). Sewing has become my primary fund expenditure too :-)
Yes parking there is a nightmare. I once got there early enough that I could park on the little side street right next to the shop but getting out took me about 15 minutes! Now I always go park at the pub up the street and walk the 5mins to the shop. Much less stressfull especialyy when I have the kids with me.
Thanks Cynthia! Let me know how you get on with Burda :) The labels are from the Dutch Label Shop and I did a review of them here th-cam.com/video/xsDBDZz3Nsc/w-d-xo.html and here is the link to the website www.dutchlabelshop.com/. I highly reccommend them - they maintain the same look even after pleanty of washing. Hope that helps. x
Jodie Roundtree Thanks Jodie! Oddly enough I am more excited about wearing the dress in winter with a roll neck, tights and boots😂. Maybe it's the darker colour compared to the other items. X
Saturday Night Stitch oooo.... now I like it even more! I'm a Northwest girl. Totally waiting for my season to return! Booooots~ Btws really enjoy you dancing with the hubby! 🖒
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I have been trying to do a bit more with my videos aka learning more editing techniques :-). Let me (kindly) know what you think about the new additions down below :-). Hila. xxx
That dance break by your bad self is KILLER! Fantastic makes! Kudos to you for the hand sewn invisible zip! I like the easy going vibe of your videos.
Thanks Rumbi! I am, in general, an easy going person (I like to think so anyway :)
The Burda dress looks so much better on you, than in the magazine. Your fabric choice is also much better.
Maria Karancsi Thanks Maria! The pictures in the magazine definitely don't fully showcase this pattern. The stripey top magazine picture does a better job. I think the fabric they used for the magazine just didn't work for it. That's one of the reasons I use line drawings to decide if I really like something. They show the bones of the style.
Hila, you really are a sewing, Wonder Woman! Absolutely stunning makes. You are so very talented. I really love seeing the inside of your garments, and hearing all of your explanations. Cheers for sharing! 🤓
Thanks Jenni! So glad you enjoyed the post as much I enjoyed making it :-)
OMG absolutely gorgeous. Between the fabric choices, pattern choices and incredible sewing techniques what can I say but WOW!!!!
Donna Toman Thanks Donna!
I too absolutely LOVE the wonder woman dress And those burda pocket shorts. I wish i could look so unattractive as u! God bless and thx for sharing your sunshine and joy with the youtube world!
Diane DeMeyer Thanks Diane😘. I have fun making these videos so I am glad you like them too. X
The long dress design is very cool. Yes, there are times and fabrics where hand sewing the zipper is the only option. Lovely Jon and I love the fabric choice. Love those shorts!
Thanks Carole! There are some things that a machine just cant do and hand sewing is awesome in those instances.
Go Hila, go! Great vlog and beautiful clothes. My fave is the pinafore dress. Always enjoy your makes and now we can enjoy your moves too!
thank you! I'm converted to pinafores now😊. Expect more pinafores!
I am in love with the lemon wrap dress!
Thanks Melanie!
OMG that pink jumpsuit is soooo cute!
Thanks Judith! Great to have you back :)
100% agree with your choice of favourite dress! The one shoulder dress is so stunning! I do love the lemon wrap dress too though.
Thanks Lady J!
Hi Hila! All the sewing projects are beautiful, as always :). My favorites are the Burda shorts, Wrap Dress and the Pinafore, not only for the pattern style but for the fabric choices. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Ivia Colon Aw thank you for the kind words! It's lovely to hear that you like the videos just as much as I love making them😘
Girl you are so cute! I like them all - such a variety. The shorts and African print looks especially good
I wondered which ones you'd pick as top! I got the shorts right! I feel like I am getting to know you from our interaction in the comments section so much that when I am editing I now think " I wonder which one Dana will like?" Thank you, I appreciate the time you take to watch my silliness and comment on it. Hila. xx
Wow, I’ve loved everything, the prints are fantastic, especially the pinafore and the lemon dress. My favourite is the pinafore 😊
Thanks Liz! The pinafore was a very close second for me - like only a fraction behind. I think it was because the pinafore cant be worn on its own ;-). My kids are love the lemons dress too :-)
Hila you are such a joy to watch. The format is awesome. I love that you dance in the makes so we can see the ease of wear.
I think if I had to pick my favorite it is the shorts. But truthfully I loved them all. I remember when you showed the lemons fabric in your haul - love what you did cause I was worried about that one.
Keep them coming girl!
I was worried too Sandi! It wasnt easy to cut into that delicious fabric! I had to really get myself into a mood to do it :-) Thank you for the lovely compliments. Hila. xx
Love your makes Hila, the shorts are my favorite. Pretty and practical.
Thanks! From hence forth I will call them my Pretty and Practical shorts :-) That encapsualtes exactly how feel when I am wearing them. x
Gday. Wow, loving all your makes. Your African fabric is just gorgeous. I can see how all your makes make you smile, they really are great. Thanku for sharing. x
Thanks Anna! I appreciate your kind words. x
Hey....get jiggy with it Hila 😁. Love the dancing and great music choice 😉👍. I love all your makes and my favourite is definitely the one you chose....as soon as I saw it I thought it fit you like a glove and I loved the fabric you used for it 😍💞. Always fun watching your videos Hila...thanks so much 😁😘
Thanks again Sally. Your thoughtful words always make me smile. I love a lot of Will Smith songs - they have a happy vibe.
Beautiful, beautiful clothes! I don’t know which one is my fav because they all are so pretty on you!
Thanks Myra! x
Great makes Hila, the wonder woman dress is my fav. Great job on all the makes.
Thanks Fatine! Wonder Woman dress for the win :)
Fabulous garments and it's lovely to see the inside is as good as the outside.Beautiful fabrics,they really suit you.I love the blue shorts the fabric is outstanding
Thanks Maureen! That fabric is so gorgeous that I wish I had bought more of it - imagine a matching little boxy jacket! Still, its good I recognised good quality even though I bought it just after I started sewing clothes so there is that. xxx
the lemon dress is amazing!!
So fun to watch and inspiring. Love everything.
Hilda Gertze thanks Hilda😘
My favorite is the same as yours. I also like the pinafore dress. I have always liked them as a child and that hasn't changed. I am also a fan of bib overalls. 😁
Cheryl Cooper I am a pinafore convert now so expect more in the near future😘
1..Burda style dress Fierce ....
Looks beautiful on you 😍
Russian Wrap dress ..nice.
Shorts very flattering...
African print casual cute..
Sew Good👋👋👋
Aw thank you! x
Ms. Willing, surely your machine is on fire! You have not worn a machine out yet? This is just mid-July and you have already made a department-store load of fine apparel. You're right, the one-shoulder dress is in a rather darkish type fabric for you (you like COLOR and brightness), but it came out well, and you seem to have mastered this fit issue. It is the fit that matters, especially when you go through the effort of making a garment. Carry on girl! Gloria.
Thanks Gloria! I do love colour! I spent too many years trying to supress my love of colour - now I embrace it! xx
Loving the inside-out pinafore dance! Only you could think of that 😀
Lol! Its a great and its thanks to you I discovered it! x
absolutely delightful choice, :) thanks for sharing, you are such a joyful person, your clothing is gorgeous and you put a smile on my face. cant wait to try these designs. xx
Thanks Michelle! I appreciate your lovely compliment. Sewing gives me so much joy and I enjoy making these videos. x
I love this format, Hila, especially your bits of happy dance that show the garment in motion. I also love when you show the inside of the garment so we can see the construction.
I would love to know how you prepared your wax print; I've been hesitant to try it for fear of ruining the fabric (or the washing machine). all the best, Bonnie
Hi Bonnie and thanks for the lovely compliment. Wax print fabric is very sturdy and it would take a lot to ruin it. I just pop mine in the machine and wash at 30 degress as normal then hang out to dry. Iron on very hot setting because its 100% cotton nad boom! Ready to cut out and sew. Hope that helps and do let me know how you get on. Hila. x
Stunningly gorgeous makes, Hila! Difficult to select a favourite because I love all of them. You definitely deserve the Wonder Woman medal for hand sewing an invisible zip in the fabulous BurdaStyle dress. Whenever I see BurdaStyle, I think HilaStyle..:) Like the new additions to your videos. Happy sewing & dancing xxx
Aw thanks Laura! Best. Compliment. Ever.!!! Man sewing that zip was a real mental challenge - luckily I had reached a point where the beauty of the dress was evident otherwise it might have found its way to the UFO box :-). I like HilaStyle - has a nice ring to it. x
All look amazing!! 🤗🤗🤗 Love your personality! 🤣🙃
Thank you! x
Girl, you got some moves!! Loved your video!
Thanks Jessica! I have loved dancing for long and wasyed a huge part of my life embarassed to dance in public so now I am making up for it - it makes my soul sing :-)
Great sewing Hila. My top 3 are the shorts, skirt and one shoulder dress.
Thanks Cherena! The shorts have been getting so much wear! I would never have bought Bermuda shorts back in the day but here I am loving my handmade ones - sewing is fun!!! :-)
I absolutely love the wrap dress!
Thank you! I am actually wearing it today with wide brimmed hat and loving it :-)
The burda dress is simply breath taking!!! Well done
republicofdreams Thank you for the kind words😘. So glad you are enjoying my videos. Xxx
Great makes! Love the dance break.
Joanne McMillan Thank you😊.
You have great taste and are very talented!
Brilliant video & makes ! I have passed the Shuttle in Shipley a couple of times but can't see a carpark lol so never gone in x
I park at the pub (i cant remember what its called now) buts its at the roundabout just a minute from the shop and I walk from there. Its much easier than trying to park next to the shop itself. The walk is less than 5 mins. x
Thank you x
Great pattern matching on your shorts!
Thank you! It took longer to cut out but worth the hassling to get the match across the important seams :-).
Beautiful makes! I especially like what you did with the pinafore dress - such an eyecatcher! I have a couple of fabrics with large scale patterns/motives and I never know what to do with them 🤗
Thanks Rara! glad you found some inspo here., Big prints are so fun to work with. Sometimes a simple pattern that showcases the print is best - and I think this is why this scoop tunic works so well with the ankara. x
Love your new sews. Awesome!!!
Thanks Susan! xx
Loved the video, you are so much fun :) Great makes, love the pinefore at the end and the Russian pattern wrap dress gorgeous. I was inspired by you and brought a Burda magazine at London City airport when we were flying out and then got a Knipmode at Amsterdam airport it is all in Dutch but hey a pattern is a pattern and if I get stuck there is always my niece in laws mum or Google lol
Yay for trying BurdaStyle! Don't be put off by the pattern sheets - just pour a big glass of wine (if you partake) and set your timer for 30 mins and you will be surprised at how far you will get :-). Let me know how you get on with it!. I have a years worth of Knipmode that I have yet to sew with -_-. Hila. x
Love it!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ you make such beautiful garments! I HAVE TO HAVE that wrap dress pattern 😁
Thanks Jo! xx
Ha ha! Loving the dance break! Great makes as always!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!! I love making these :-)
Love all your makes!) Look so fabulous)
Thanks Nunna! x
Fabulous makes! Love the one shoulder dress and the skirt - and looking forward to seeing more of your self drafted patterns. The pockets on those shorts is the same construction as the shorts and trousers I'm making for hubby from an old Burda style magazine. It's the first time I've seen this construction and it looked very weird when I was cutting out...until the light bulb moment! That pinafore is stunning - love the sunshine!! The alternative to Lekala looks interesting - I bought an old Russian Burda by mistake and haven't been brave enough to try a pattern from it yet haha. I haven't tried their patterns yet though I keep meaning too. Too many things on my wish list and not enough time haha!
Thanks Kathie! I totally relate to the time issue - I wish there was more time too! Especially since my sewing list keeps getting longer and there are patterns I want to make again! The pocket construction is brilliant - I can fill my pockets with things and they don't gape or droop because the weight is supported across the front center front seam. Its also a great tummy support too. I cant get over how practical the design is and how it works well. ROFL about the Russian Burda because I did something similar and accidently bought a vintage German Burda (late night eBay browsing is never a good idea!). People think the patterns sheets are scary now in Burda but the pattern sheets from the 1972 one straight up freaked me out! They are so densely lined, I cant make heads or tails of it. Maybe one day when I am thrill sewing and seeking a big challenge, I might consider it. FOr now I just hang on it as a "pet Burda" magazine. :-)
the shorts... not the most flattering on you??? you look amazing! also beautiful fabric and kudos for pattern matching :)
Aw thank you! Just that Bermuda shorts get a bad rap:-)
Shipley? My mum and dad live in Langley Mill ☺️ Love the makes, especially that wrap dress, but i'm too 'novice' to attempt a Russian pattern! I did go and order a custom size pattern from Lekala though!!
Thanks Nia! How did you get on with the Lekala pattern? I have made some lovely things using their patterns and I have quite a collection from they did a lot of sales that worked out at less than a pound a pattern.
Not attempted it yet! I have a queue 🤣 True Bias Southport next, then I'm having a crack at the Vogue V8577
Great video! Your thumbnail is epic!
Thanks Whitney! I appreciate that. I had fun working on it and possibly spent longer on it than I should have :)
Fabulous sews. All amazing 🐕👍💕
Aw thank you! x
Well done 👏👏👏
Inas Alsadoon Thanks Inas😘
Lovely ! and well done on managing that Russian Website …..had a peep brilliant styles however even with translate on it was difficult to understand ! will try again
Thanks Aurora! Yes I can make heads or tails of the instructions but the sizing is based in cms and they have separate drafts for different heights. Hope that helps. x
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Glad you liked it :-)
I just love it
Christèle C. Thank you so much. X
Blue and yellow dress!!!
Dynamic Amethyst Thanks 😊
Love your makes ! What ribbon sis you use for your self draft skirt ?
Hi Julie! I used Petersham ribbon. x
Hi Hila, Love watching you in your makes. Can I ask what Company you get your labels from? Many thanks
Thank you! The labels are from the Dutch Label Shop and I did a review of them here th-cam.com/video/xsDBDZz3Nsc/w-d-xo.html and here is the link to the website www.dutchlabelshop.com/. I highly reccommend them - they maintain the same look even after pleanty of washing. Hope that helps. x
Hi... I fell in love with all of the dresses you showed here, I wish I could do the same as you! Is there a blog post where you show the basics to buy and how to start for begginers? I dont even know know to sew, but I really would appreciate a little heads up to where to start... Thank youuuuuu
Hi Na Na! Thanks for the question. I don't have a blog post for beginners but if you are completely new to sewing then I'd say its a good idea to start with the easier patterns. Do you have a sewing machine already? If you do then I could recommend some newbie friendly patterns. If you don't have a sewing machine yet then I would recommend finding a sewing class where they have sewing machines so you can get a feel of the machines before setting out to purchase one.
For a beginner pattern that is also very stylish and wearable I'd say try the Coco Dress/Top by Tilly and the Buttons - it depends on your style and what sort of clothes you want to make but this is a good beginner one. The pattern has a sewalong on its website.
You can see my review of it here th-cam.com/video/IewMkmHeo6g/w-d-xo.html . Don't worry too much about making the perfect thing - nothing is perfect and if you see the insides of my makes you can see wonky seams etc. You are only starting out so you will make mistakes and that's good since that means you are learning. I was where you are at when I started. WIth each project you get a little bit better so don't be too hard on yourself. I talk a bit about the mindset you need to have for sewing in My Sewing Journey video here which you might find helpful th-cam.com/video/5_QQru8LhQM/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you have any sewing gear . Hope this helps. Hilaxx
HI!! Thank very much for your lovely answer. The Coco dress/top looks very cute and definitely my style. I am watching your review of it right now. My mom has an old sewing machine that I think still works... I used to play with it when I was a child, but I never really learned how to actually sew (i only made small dresses for my dolls, that weren´t very pretty at all, haha)... I will try to find a sewing class near me, there is a community learning place where I live, maybe that´s a good start. Thank you very much for your videos and amazing ideas, I have been subscribed for a while but only I feel adventurous enough to try this out for myself. I think you are amazing! One day I hope I can make clothes like you!
Did you know you have a platinum fountain pen in your intro? I'm not sure how often the two hobbies overlap but I love fountain pens and collected them and ink until sewing took my interest and became my primary fund expenditure.
Hi Hannah! Yes I like fountain pens especially for my bullet journaling - that's why I choose this intro :-). Sewing has become my primary fund expenditure too :-)
Dance break...🎉🎉🎉
Jenni Alfabetico Life is more fun when you dance to it😂😂😂
Like the wrap dress, what was the price of the pattern? Thanks.
Annie Brock Hi Annie. The site is in Russian roubles and I paid through PayPal. It came to £2 for the PDF pattern. Hope this helps. X
Хорошая девчёнка.Демонстрирует платьюшки классно по девчата 👍😁
Parking at the Shuttle isn’t easy, there is a tiny parking space down the side - I usually park across the road down a side street
Yes parking there is a nightmare. I once got there early enough that I could park on the little side street right next to the shop but getting out took me about 15 minutes! Now I always go park at the pub up the street and walk the 5mins to the shop. Much less stressfull especialyy when I have the kids with me.
Интересно видеть платье в вашем варианте.
NUS ENCINA A FAZER ESTE VESTIDO TRANSPASSADO MOÇA POR FAVOR
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Beautiful makes! I have subscribed to Burda Style magazine because of you. Thanks. BTW - where did you get your labels?
Thanks Cynthia! Let me know how you get on with Burda :) The labels are from the Dutch Label Shop and I did a review of them here th-cam.com/video/xsDBDZz3Nsc/w-d-xo.html and here is the link to the website www.dutchlabelshop.com/. I highly reccommend them - they maintain the same look even after pleanty of washing. Hope that helps. x
lemons!
Jodie Roundtree Thanks Jodie! Oddly enough I am more excited about wearing the dress in winter with a roll neck, tights and boots😂. Maybe it's the darker colour compared to the other items. X
Saturday Night Stitch oooo.... now I like it even more! I'm a Northwest girl. Totally waiting for my season to return! Booooots~
Btws really enjoy you dancing with the hubby! 🖒
you're so funny, you made my day =D