Hi Catherine, I really enjoyed your video. Some of the patterns you mentioned are in my stash but I haven't made yet. Great insight into solving fit issues and I giggled at your description of midriff spread. Share your joy there as well.😂 Thanks for sharing your sewing escapades. 🥰
ooohhh yes, middle aged spread is an actual thing!!! 🤣🤣🤣. Yes give some of those patterns ago, honestly the Laundry Day Tee, the Tacara and the Staley are absolute staples in my wardrobe if you have those ones. See you again soon!
Love your makès, especially your oversized shirt, the fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the giggle describing your body spreading when you sit, at 64 I can so relate. 😂❤
I love the description of your tummy as my 3 years old grandson does that when he doesn’t like something 😂 Perfectly describes mine too and never had that problem until I hit mid 50’s 🙃
Hi Catherine! I love your Staley top. I've made both versions before but wanted to make the T version w long sleeves for my sister so it's good to see how it looks. Also really like the longer length. I love that Tacara dress! I have to go look at your video on that one. OMG that Jenna is SO CUTE!!! definitely want to make that one. Really like Closet Core patterns her instructions are really good. 🤗
Hi Gini 👋yep I love me a Staley top, definitely a 'go to' for me. I've used a merino before and loved that for a more elevated look. Yes to Jenna, do it! She's so cute. I can definitely see you finding the Tacara Dress useful, I think its such an easy dress to wear and I'm planning a tee-shirt 👕 version with the much wider sleeve opening and really shortened.
Yes! So hard to get right. I think I might see if I can use a little strip of fusible webbing on the top pointy bits of the towers next time to see if I can stick them down in the right place before I sew them. Wish me luck!
@@sewmuchsewing that is a great idea! I love "wonder tape" for little bits like that - double sided water soluble tape, very thin. Don't know if it's sold where you are but it's gloriously useful.
Lovely to watch your video this morning. I appreciate you sharing your measurements because they are very similar to mine; being able to compare sizing and grading is very helpful. PLUS you are familiar with the wonderful Pattern Emporium and Love Notions; I have many of their patterns. I look forward to following along with you on your sewing journey. Best wishes from Sydney. 💖😁👍🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🇦🇺🇳🇿
Hi there, it almost sounds like we are sewing twins!!! I agree, it is so good to see patterns made up on someone who looks very similar to yourself body-wise. I'd love to chat specifics with you if you ever feel the need, it can be hard judging how/what to do adjustment-wise to make a pattern fit so a sounding board is always useful. And when I say that I mean that you will be just as helpful for me too, because I am certainly no expert! I hope that makes sense... See you again soon!
Great to see you back in the sewing swing. Felt your pain with the shirt 😮. I hate tower plackets too but determined to improve. I love the Jenna shirt but only made one so far. Must do something about that…I look forward to seeing what you make next. Happy Sewing 😊. Lynne
I have just found you this morning and what a joy you are 😊 Loved to hear about your break and now back at it. I often have breaks from dressmaking but always have some crafting on the go. Knitting or crochet always to hand and quilting and cross stitch as well. I am in Northern Ireland and just heading into Autumn although we didn’t really get a summer this year just the odd day was warm and I made a couple of dresses and have a white shirt cut out and need to get it sewn up. I do love your shirt and haven’t made that pattern but it could be on the list now 😂 I need a couple of new night dresses and you have inspired me to get a pattern out and get them made as they are not difficult! Thanks again for inspiration and I will catch up with your older vlogs xx
Alison hi! I'm so glad you found my channel 😄. I have been loving my comfy new nighties... go on... make some for yourself! It kind of felt like a luxury or a bit frivolous to make nighties for myself but I'm so glad that I did. It sounds like you are a busy person with your crafting, amazing. Making things is so satisfying, such a great hobby to have and the ' peace' it brings is like spending thousands on therapy 🤣🤣. I look forward to seeing you again soon. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. 👋
@@sewmuchsewing I agree about the ‘peace’ it brings and so many people think it’s a new thing they have found but we crafters know it’s been around for centuries and creating anything is very satisfying 😉 not always perfect but still very good to know we have made it ! Just about to head to bed and get ready for another week ahead - enjoy whatever you are up to and see you on another episode soon xx
Hello Catherine. I know your preference is for over sized, but I agree with all the other comments: the Jenna looks perfect on you. And I like the metallic snaps. Funny about your mismatching tower plackets. I like making shirts and I don't have a problem with the sleeve plackets, but I can't get the join between the collar stand and the front placket perfect. Drives me bonkers - and they're right there, front and centre. No hiding! For some silly reason I decided to make trousers with back welt pockets with flaps and, like your plackets, one is acceptable and one is just plain wonky. Oh well. Anyway, I can't see them when I'm wearing them! And the pants are still fun - Waffle Patterns Walnoot Wide Leg sailor style pants.
Oh dear! How frustrating with your collar plackets! I don't say mine are perfect by any stretch of the imagination but certainly better than my tower packets 😁I'm scared of welt pockets. Many years ago I made a leather vest for my son's father and lined it in a jersey fabric (why jersey you ask? I dunno! Young and dumb I guess) and I did a welt pocket in the lining. I think I didn't know back then that it was a bit of an advanced technique, even in a woven fabric let alone jersey.... needless to say the experience put me off welt pockets for life. Though I suppose I should put my big girl's pants on an try them again one day... 🤔. I hadn't heard of Waffle Patterns before so thank you for mentioning them, they have some amazing designs! 😆.
I've made a few Waffle Patterns patterns and really enjoy making them. Maybe their block suits my body shape a bit better than some others, ie a rectangle without much of a waist. I thought I'd try the sailor pants to see if the buttons might give the illusion of a waist and I think it actually does a bit.
Nice to see you great makes the tights turned out well I'm batch cutting for spring at the moment and trying new patterns I haven't done the shirt looks great have a wonderful week 😊😊😊
Hi Katherine, I really enjoy your videos they’re always very informative and helpful. I also struggle with those tower plackets they never really seems to go in correctly,therefore I always sew the continuous placket it’s much easier to get in right.Have a great week and looking forward to seeing you here again soon ❤
Hi Paula, I must check out & try 'continuous plackets' to see if I do better with those... but I'm blimmen determined to get the tower placket right one day!!! 🤣🤣. See you again soon!
Great vlog! Really wide variety of garments to show us and I particularly like the Jenna shirt. When you described how your midriff spreads out I shouted to screen , ‘ mine too!’nice to know I’m in good company. I can also say my thighs follow suit😂I made the Tessa sheath dress from LN from the @dahliasewciety fabric you swapped with StaceyJ. I love their patterns. I have PE patterns too but my first attempt was a bit of a disaster(user error NOT the pattern) and I’ve lost confidence. It hasn’t stopped me from buying their patterns but I’m still scared to try them. Yes… I confuse myself with the way my brain works😵💫 It’s good to have you back and looking forward to seeing your next makes. See you next vlog.
🤣🤣🤣 Oh my gosh... that dreaded tummy spread thing!!! I'm sorry you have to deal with it... but I'm glad I'm not the only one 🤣🤣. Pattern Emporium instructions are every bit as easy and helpful as Love Notions, when you feel up to it give them another go, I'm sure you wont be disappointed (especially since you keep buying their patterns... so funny... a girl after my own spendy heart ❤). But I know what you mean about one 'disaster' putting you off trying again. We are so HARD on ourselves aren't we? Be kinder to yourself... and I'll see you again soon 🙋♀
Your shirt looks great Catherine, cannot see any issues with the busy print. I have ordered some Nerida Hansen Christmas fabric also, I hope to get it by the end of November 🤞 all your makes are lovely, maybe you need to measure yourself again, you like me have much slimmer legs than your middle which can be challenging for pants, but I love your casual pants they look very comfortable. Have a great sewing week, Deb
Hi Deb, thanks for that. The next Jenna I would like to make is a plain fabric... so... 😬... I need to up my game! Yes Nerida Hansen seems to be inundated with orders currently though I did also buy one of her mis-print fabrics that were in stock and ready to ship. I do know that has shipped already... but her 'ready to ship' fabric took about 2 weeks to actually ship😁. 👋Catherine
I love all your make but my favorite would be your jenna shirt...I do the same thing with the collar but i sew them with a busy pattern and nobody has ever mentionned that flaw to me and even it the do...i think they would be too close to my shirt and they should back off...hahaha. Love you video and welcome back! ❤👏🏻
Love your description of how your tummy goes when you sit down, it sounds very familiar. The foxy legs are my favourite bottoms pattern and I love the extra room for my Rubenesque physique 😁. I’m pretty sure your tower placket is referred to as a design feature. So happy you’re back.
Hi Jane, my apologies, I know I responded to you before but my comment seems to have disappeared! I'm glad the Foxy Legs pattern works so well for you (notwithstanding the all too familiar tummy issues 🤣🤣) I've got it how I like it now so I'm sure there will be more in my future! See you again soon
Hi I just sewed two Jennas the first a cropped the second the longer length both XL. I slightly stuffed same things. But the cropped turned out well. With the Buttonhole the program starts from the front and goes backwards you have to do the top buttonhole upside down as it needs fabric behind it. You do need a medium weight fabric as the shirt requires a lot of sewing. My second Jenna was difficult for me in a light voile.
@@leepayk-bann3489 Hi there, thanks for sharing your Jenna experience, it's good to know you had issues with a lighter weight fabric too. I just love the shirt so I'm going to give it another go, wish me luck!
Have you tried a full tummy adjustment? I have do that. I think Whitney on TomKat Stitchery has a video on it. If not her maybe a Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles.
@@dianemontavon5670 Hi there, actually no I have never tried a full tummy adjustment. Bu now you mention it I'll go check it out and see if it would work for me... thanks! 👍
Great video Catherine.❤❤
Thank you 🥰 I appreciate your support.
Welcome back! Good to see you again.👍👍
Thanks very much 🥰 actually its really nice to be back!
Hi Catherine, I really enjoyed your video. Some of the patterns you mentioned are in my stash but I haven't made yet. Great insight into solving fit issues and I giggled at your description of midriff spread. Share your joy there as well.😂 Thanks for sharing your sewing escapades. 🥰
ooohhh yes, middle aged spread is an actual thing!!! 🤣🤣🤣. Yes give some of those patterns ago, honestly the Laundry Day Tee, the Tacara and the Staley are absolute staples in my wardrobe if you have those ones. See you again soon!
Love your makès, especially your oversized shirt, the fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the giggle describing your body spreading when you sit, at 64 I can so relate. 😂❤
I love the description of your tummy as my 3 years old grandson does that when he doesn’t like something 😂 Perfectly describes mine too and never had that problem until I hit mid 50’s 🙃
aahhh yes mid 50's, it's all down here (physically) from there! 😬😁
Your shirt looks amazing on you. I know it wasn’t the look you were going for but it looks very sophisticated on you. Great to see you back. 🎉❤
Thank you very much. The one I see/wear the shirt the more I like it. I am looking forward making it again!
It’s great to see you back on TH-cam. I think the Jenna shirt looks stunning on you and is a perfect fit.
Awww thanks so much 😄.
Super makes....especially that shirt!🤩 You are very good at altering patterns!☺️
That's nice of you to say! I think I just get an idea and give it a go. If I can do it anyone can!😁
Great to see you back ❤
Well done on all your makes
I think your new shirt is great too🎉
Thanks very much! 👋🥰
Hi Catherine! I love your Staley top. I've made both versions before but wanted to make the T version w long sleeves for my sister so it's good to see how it looks. Also really like the longer length. I love that Tacara dress! I have to go look at your video on that one. OMG that Jenna is SO CUTE!!! definitely want to make that one. Really like Closet Core patterns her instructions are really good. 🤗
Hi Gini 👋yep I love me a Staley top, definitely a 'go to' for me. I've used a merino before and loved that for a more elevated look. Yes to Jenna, do it! She's so cute. I can definitely see you finding the Tacara Dress useful, I think its such an easy dress to wear and I'm planning a tee-shirt 👕 version with the much wider sleeve opening and really shortened.
Tower plackets are so fiddly, but with practice they really shine! And in the busy print you really can't tell that they aren't perfect.
Yes! So hard to get right. I think I might see if I can use a little strip of fusible webbing on the top pointy bits of the towers next time to see if I can stick them down in the right place before I sew them. Wish me luck!
@@sewmuchsewing that is a great idea! I love "wonder tape" for little bits like that - double sided water soluble tape, very thin. Don't know if it's sold where you are but it's gloriously useful.
Lovely to watch your video this morning. I appreciate you sharing your measurements because they are very similar to mine; being able to compare sizing and grading is very helpful. PLUS you are familiar with the wonderful Pattern Emporium and Love Notions; I have many of their patterns. I look forward to following along with you on your sewing journey. Best wishes from Sydney. 💖😁👍🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🇦🇺🇳🇿
Hi there, it almost sounds like we are sewing twins!!! I agree, it is so good to see patterns made up on someone who looks very similar to yourself body-wise. I'd love to chat specifics with you if you ever feel the need, it can be hard judging how/what to do adjustment-wise to make a pattern fit so a sounding board is always useful. And when I say that I mean that you will be just as helpful for me too, because I am certainly no expert! I hope that makes sense... See you again soon!
Great to see you back in the sewing swing. Felt your pain with the shirt 😮. I hate tower plackets too but determined to improve. I love the Jenna shirt but only made one so far. Must do something about that…I look forward to seeing what you make next. Happy Sewing 😊. Lynne
Yes that is just how I feel too "determined to improve" I've gotta master those pesky tower plackets at some point... don't I???🤣🤣
I have just found you this morning and what a joy you are 😊 Loved to hear about your break and now back at it. I often have breaks from dressmaking but always have some crafting on the go. Knitting or crochet always to hand and quilting and cross stitch as well.
I am in Northern Ireland and just heading into Autumn although we didn’t really get a summer this year just the odd day was warm and I made a couple of dresses and have a white shirt cut out and need to get it sewn up.
I do love your shirt and haven’t made that pattern but it could be on the list now 😂 I need a couple of new night dresses and you have inspired me to get a pattern out and get them made as they are not difficult!
Thanks again for inspiration and I will catch up with your older vlogs xx
Alison hi! I'm so glad you found my channel 😄. I have been loving my comfy new nighties... go on... make some for yourself! It kind of felt like a luxury or a bit frivolous to make nighties for myself but I'm so glad that I did. It sounds like you are a busy person with your crafting, amazing. Making things is so satisfying, such a great hobby to have and the ' peace' it brings is like spending thousands on therapy 🤣🤣. I look forward to seeing you again soon. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. 👋
@@sewmuchsewing I agree about the ‘peace’ it brings and so many people think it’s a new thing they have found but we crafters know it’s been around for centuries and creating anything is very satisfying 😉 not always perfect but still very good to know we have made it ! Just about to head to bed and get ready for another week ahead - enjoy whatever you are up to and see you on another episode soon xx
Hello Catherine. I know your preference is for over sized, but I agree with all the other comments: the Jenna looks perfect on you. And I like the metallic snaps. Funny about your mismatching tower plackets. I like making shirts and I don't have a problem with the sleeve plackets, but I can't get the join between the collar stand and the front placket perfect. Drives me bonkers - and they're right there, front and centre. No hiding! For some silly reason I decided to make trousers with back welt pockets with flaps and, like your plackets, one is acceptable and one is just plain wonky. Oh well. Anyway, I can't see them when I'm wearing them! And the pants are still fun - Waffle Patterns Walnoot Wide Leg sailor style pants.
Oh dear! How frustrating with your collar plackets! I don't say mine are perfect by any stretch of the imagination but certainly better than my tower packets 😁I'm scared of welt pockets. Many years ago I made a leather vest for my son's father and lined it in a jersey fabric (why jersey you ask? I dunno! Young and dumb I guess) and I did a welt pocket in the lining. I think I didn't know back then that it was a bit of an advanced technique, even in a woven fabric let alone jersey.... needless to say the experience put me off welt pockets for life. Though I suppose I should put my big girl's pants on an try them again one day... 🤔. I hadn't heard of Waffle Patterns before so thank you for mentioning them, they have some amazing designs! 😆.
I've made a few Waffle Patterns patterns and really enjoy making them. Maybe their block suits my body shape a bit better than some others, ie a rectangle without much of a waist. I thought I'd try the sailor pants to see if the buttons might give the illusion of a waist and I think it actually does a bit.
Nice to see you great makes the tights turned out well I'm batch cutting for spring at the moment and trying new patterns I haven't done the shirt looks great have a wonderful week 😊😊😊
Have fun with your spring sewing adventures! What have you got planned to make?
Hi Katherine, I really enjoy your videos they’re always very informative and helpful. I also struggle with those tower plackets they never really seems to go in correctly,therefore I always sew the continuous placket it’s much easier to get in right.Have a great week and looking forward to seeing you here again soon ❤
Hi Paula, I must check out & try 'continuous plackets' to see if I do better with those... but I'm blimmen determined to get the tower placket right one day!!! 🤣🤣. See you again soon!
Great vlog! Really wide variety of garments to show us and I particularly like the Jenna shirt. When you described how your midriff spreads out I shouted to screen , ‘ mine too!’nice to know I’m in good company. I can also say my thighs follow suit😂I made the Tessa sheath dress from LN from the @dahliasewciety fabric you swapped with StaceyJ. I love their patterns. I have PE patterns too but my first attempt was a bit of a disaster(user error NOT the pattern) and I’ve lost confidence. It hasn’t stopped me from buying their patterns but I’m still scared to try them. Yes… I confuse myself with the way my brain works😵💫 It’s good to have you back and looking forward to seeing your next makes. See you next vlog.
🤣🤣🤣 Oh my gosh... that dreaded tummy spread thing!!! I'm sorry you have to deal with it... but I'm glad I'm not the only one 🤣🤣. Pattern Emporium instructions are every bit as easy and helpful as Love Notions, when you feel up to it give them another go, I'm sure you wont be disappointed (especially since you keep buying their patterns... so funny... a girl after my own spendy heart ❤). But I know what you mean about one 'disaster' putting you off trying again. We are so HARD on ourselves aren't we? Be kinder to yourself... and I'll see you again soon 🙋♀
Your shirt looks great Catherine, cannot see any issues with the busy print. I have ordered some Nerida Hansen Christmas fabric also, I hope to get it by the end of November 🤞 all your makes are lovely, maybe you need to measure yourself again, you like me have much slimmer legs than your middle which can be challenging for pants, but I love your casual pants they look very comfortable. Have a great sewing week, Deb
Hi Deb, thanks for that. The next Jenna I would like to make is a plain fabric... so... 😬... I need to up my game! Yes Nerida Hansen seems to be inundated with orders currently though I did also buy one of her mis-print fabrics that were in stock and ready to ship. I do know that has shipped already... but her 'ready to ship' fabric took about 2 weeks to actually ship😁. 👋Catherine
I love all your make but my favorite would be your jenna shirt...I do the same thing with the collar but i sew them with a busy pattern and nobody has ever mentionned that flaw to me and even it the do...i think they would be too close to my shirt and they should back off...hahaha. Love you video and welcome back! ❤👏🏻
aaarrgghhh I'm so glad I'm not the only one to fluff up shirts that way 😄 Thank you for letting me know that! I try so hard... 🤭🤣
Just my 2 cents, but I think your shirt fits you amazingly well. I wouldn't size up if I were you!
Thanks so much! I definitely don't hate it 😆 and have worn it since filming. 🙋♀️
Love your description of how your tummy goes when you sit down, it sounds very familiar.
The foxy legs are my favourite bottoms pattern and I love the extra room for my Rubenesque physique 😁.
I’m pretty sure your tower placket is referred to as a design feature.
So happy you’re back.
Hi Jane, my apologies, I know I responded to you before but my comment seems to have disappeared! I'm glad the Foxy Legs pattern works so well for you (notwithstanding the all too familiar tummy issues 🤣🤣) I've got it how I like it now so I'm sure there will be more in my future! See you again soon
I noticed you in that shirt at the start of your previous vid and thought how nice that colour looked on you.
@@AussieTracy Hey thanks! Yep, its definitely been a "grower" for me. The more I wear it/see it the more I like it 😁.
Hi I just sewed two Jennas the first a cropped the second the longer length both XL. I slightly stuffed same things. But the cropped turned out well. With the Buttonhole the program starts from the front and goes backwards you have to do the top buttonhole upside down as it needs fabric behind it. You do need a medium weight fabric as the shirt requires a lot of sewing. My second Jenna was difficult for me in a light voile.
@@leepayk-bann3489 Hi there, thanks for sharing your Jenna experience, it's good to know you had issues with a lighter weight fabric too. I just love the shirt so I'm going to give it another go, wish me luck!
Have you tried a full tummy adjustment? I have do that. I think Whitney on TomKat Stitchery has a video on it. If not her maybe a Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles.
@@dianemontavon5670 Hi there, actually no I have never tried a full tummy adjustment. Bu now you mention it I'll go check it out and see if it would work for me... thanks! 👍
Hello , No leggings , too ugly for me, never leggings ! Thank you
@@catherineblanc7504 lol funny! Thank goodness we have MANY styles options to choose from! I LOVE me a pair of leggings 😁. Thanks for joining me 🥰.