Aside from the Freya top, I have made several of these with differing necklines, my favourite is a hack of the Stella Hoodie. I have made this a couple of times as a casual dress but left off the hood and drafted a neck facing to replace it. One version has a straight hem and the other one a "shirt tail" hem. They can be worn loose or belted and are very different in character, as one is in a light coloured fun print and the other a dark stripe.
Hi Dianne, I brought the book after you showed it on your othere chsnnel I have made the frayer top a couple of times and I have then lenthened it to the knee turning it into a dress. At the begining of the year I cut out the stella hoodie and joggers twice ready to sew for this coming winter ( altough it is like early autum with the change inthe westher) I would lime to make the joni dress but concered as I an big busted , but I will maje it and pass it on to my daughter if it is not a good fit. My confidence has grown since finding your channel your easy to watch and explan well so I woulf like to make all in the clothes in the tilly and button stretch book. Have a good week. Susan 🌸🌼🌻
Thank you Susan, I hope you enjoy making the Joni dress it goes together so easily. The stella is also easy to make and great for cooler days. Have a good evening.
I have her stretch book and I've made loads of Freya and the frankie , Stella joggers and hoodie. Also I've made the alexa jumpsuit in 2 versions. I put some wide legged cropped bottoms from the new look 6446 which turned out great. I have the Iris knickers too, I've made loads of those Dianne. Also the tabitha tee shirt too! I got the pattern free in a magazine. I've lent the stretch book to my sister and she's made loads too. I've surprised myself now I've listed everything 😅.
Hi I’ve made the Safiya trousers so many times. I’ve made them into a playsuit, dungarees, narrowed the legs, made them into shorts. They are so adaptable!
Great to see your favourite Tilly makes Dianne. I've just made the Safiya trousers from Make it Simple which were a great fit straight from the pattern. Next time I think I'll narrow them a bit as they are very wide and floaty - more likely to be worn on hot days! Nice to see you back in the sewing room 😊xx
Hi Michelle, oh that is great and yes best to narrow them if you feel you won't wear them much as they are. I am going to be readapting a few things myself as I don't like things sat there unworn.☺
I am awaiting the Make It Simple book from the library and will copy patterns that I want to make. I bought the other 2 books. I agree with the Delphine skirt, it stuck out far too much. Enjoying your new channel and of course your sew alongs on Minerva 🙂
Hi Karen, thank you. Yes copy them off I did that with ones I borrowed from the library, take a few shots of instructions with your phone too but they are all pretty straight forward. 😊
Hello Dianne, love all your sewing makes in this video. I would be interested in a sew along for that beautiful dress you were wearing. also how you copy the patterns. I have the Tilly Stretch Book but have not yet used it as I find it very complicated. xx
Hi Jacquelie, I would be happy to revisit some of the makes, as I said they are well worn so certainly worth making again. I will cover these in future videos. ☺
Yes, I’d love to watch a sew along for the dress you’re wearing. I have the Stretch book and have made 3 Freya tops and a Freya dress. I’m about to start a Stella hoodie too. I love the Joni dress, but the twist looks complicated.
I've just found your new channel. I have two of Tillys books but I've only made maybe one pattern. I was a fairly new sewer back then and I'd never gotten back to them. I think the styling puts me off a bit, however everyone who has made clothes from these books has done a great job.
Hi there , I love the styling in the books to look at but it is not really for me either to wear. I think there is too much pastel going on in some of the imagary but the styles are great made up, have a go using your colours and fabrics. Thank you for commenting.☺
My first ever make was the Coco. So pleased with it I went back to the shop, got same material in another colour. It was too tight?? Couldn't wear it. Never could work out why. I've just cut out the Stella hoodie
Hi Janice, that is odd if was the same type of material. The stella is another good one in fact I'm wearing that right now as it is cool this morning.☺
I’ve only made the Baseball tee shirt and it wasn’t a great success so I’ve never worn it. I just wasn’t happy with the v insert. I have made the Agnes top which I didn’t like much( first jersey garment) the indigo which I gave to my goddaughter so it sounds as if I don’t like her patterns but I do, I made the Bettine dress and as a top umpteen times for me as well as others. I just loved it, the making and the fit. Similarly I’ve made the Safira trousers 5 times which I also love. Your dresses look nice but I’ve never fancied that style for me.
Hi Ruth I have made Baseball t shirt too and I do like it bit wore it more as pj top. I have a thing about those v inserts too, I always wonder the point of them? I do find the fit pretty good on her patterns though.☺
@@Dianne-ut5vr Yes the sizing is very clear and you know where you are with it. Just the indigo was tighter on the bodice so I cut a bigger size. It was me with the v insert. Stitchy bee made a super one.😊
I’m afraid I was disappointed not to see whole complete garments There is a great view of the upper walls of your sewing room but not enough of the garments. It would also be great to see the garments being worn. A nice informative video but I really missed not seeing the complete garments in a wearing situation. Even inserted pictures of garments being worn would be lovely. Perhaps you might consider featuring this in future videos. I look forward to seeing more of you!
Hi there, thank you for commenting and thank you for your ideas. I do wear these a lot so I will be sure to wear them in future videos so you can see them more clearly. Have a lovely weekend. ☺
Hi Dianne, I would be interested in knowing your local fabric shop as I live not that far from Sheffield, if you feel you are able to share. I'm always looking for fabric shops where I can go and 'feel' the fabric, rather than just always relying on buying online. No problems, if not. Thanks.
Hi Sharon. Of course, mine is Happy Hare in Chapeltown Sheffield, they do mainly craft fabric but I also make clothes with that sometimes. They stock a small amount of dressmaking fabric too, an aamazing selection of craft cottons though, I made a dress with hares on in craft cotton I will wear it in the next video for you to see.☺
@@Dianne-ut5vr i know the shop you are talking about. I bought a lovely Beatrix Potter print & made a pinefore for my granddaughter, who is also called Beatrix. Thanks
I love the books. Not made much yet, but planning the Bertha cardigan. Have made the frankie a few times, did one in a Terry and used hearsay leftovers to colour block another. Also have two Mimi cut out and a contrast collar for one to use up scrap piece. Thank you for sharing your makes. Have watched your makes videos for the Tilly books which inspired me to try some more and definitely the Joni dress !
The material of the dress you are wearing is so lovely and the design suits you beautifully.
Thank you Susanne. ☺
Aside from the Freya top, I have made several of these with differing necklines, my favourite is a hack of the Stella Hoodie. I have made this a couple of times as a casual dress but left off the hood and drafted a neck facing to replace it. One version has a straight hem and the other one a "shirt tail" hem. They can be worn loose or belted and are very different in character, as one is in a light coloured fun print and the other a dark stripe.
Oh that sounds great, I have made the stella hoodie and I do wear it in the cooler months.☺
Hi Dianne, I brought the book after you showed it on your othere chsnnel I have made the frayer top a couple of times and I have then lenthened it to the knee turning it into a dress. At the begining of the year I cut out the stella hoodie and joggers twice ready to sew for this coming winter ( altough it is like early autum with the change inthe westher) I would lime to make the joni dress but concered as I an big busted , but I will maje it and pass it on to my daughter if it is not a good fit. My confidence has grown since finding your channel your easy to watch and explan well so I woulf like to make all in the clothes in the tilly and button stretch book. Have a good week. Susan 🌸🌼🌻
Thank you Susan, I hope you enjoy making the Joni dress it goes together so easily. The stella is also easy to make and great for cooler days. Have a good evening.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful makes. I wish you would have shown some pictures with you wearing them
I will pop then on in future videos.☺
I have her stretch book and I've made loads of Freya and the frankie , Stella joggers and hoodie. Also I've made the alexa jumpsuit in 2 versions. I put some wide legged cropped bottoms from the new look 6446 which turned out great. I have the Iris knickers too, I've made loads of those Dianne. Also the tabitha tee shirt too! I got the pattern free in a magazine. I've lent the stretch book to my sister and she's made loads too.
I've surprised myself now I've listed everything 😅.
Hi
I’ve made the Safiya trousers so many times. I’ve made them into a playsuit, dungarees, narrowed the legs, made them into shorts. They are so adaptable!
Hi Jayne, that's brilliant you are getting lots of use out of that one.☺
Great to see your favourite Tilly makes Dianne. I've just made the Safiya trousers from Make it Simple which were a great fit straight from the pattern. Next time I think I'll narrow them a bit as they are very wide and floaty - more likely to be worn on hot days! Nice to see you back in the sewing room 😊xx
Hi Michelle, oh that is great and yes best to narrow them if you feel you won't wear them much as they are. I am going to be readapting a few things myself as I don't like things sat there unworn.☺
Wow, you are so talented. Love your dress.
Hi tracie, thank you that is very kind. ☺
I am awaiting the Make It Simple book from the library and will copy patterns that I want to make. I bought the other 2 books. I agree with the Delphine skirt, it stuck out far too much. Enjoying your new channel and of course your sew
alongs on Minerva 🙂
Hi Karen, thank you. Yes copy them off I did that with ones I borrowed from the library, take a few shots of instructions with your phone too but they are all pretty straight forward. 😊
Hello Dianne, love all your sewing makes in this video. I would be interested in a sew along for that beautiful dress you were wearing. also how you copy the patterns. I have the Tilly Stretch Book but have not yet used it as I find it very complicated. xx
Hi Jacquelie, I would be happy to revisit some of the makes, as I said they are well worn so certainly worth making again. I will cover these in future videos. ☺
Yes, I’d love to watch a sew along for the dress you’re wearing. I have the Stretch book and have made 3 Freya tops and a Freya dress. I’m about to start a Stella hoodie too. I love the Joni dress, but the twist looks complicated.
Hi Dianne…loving your videos, tips & techniques. I too would like to see a sew along for the lovely dress you are wearing 👍🏻😊
Thank you, I will plan for a future video.☺@@amandajenn-h3o
Thanks I made this skirt, following your video….it was a great support!
Hi, oh thank you glad it was helpful.☺
I've just found your new channel.
I have two of Tillys books but I've only made maybe one pattern. I was a fairly new sewer back then and I'd never gotten back to them. I think the styling puts me off a bit, however everyone who has made clothes from these books has done a great job.
Hi there , I love the styling in the books to look at but it is not really for me either to wear. I think there is too much pastel going on in some of the imagary but the styles are great made up, have a go using your colours and fabrics. Thank you for commenting.☺
My first ever make was the Coco. So pleased with it I went back to the shop, got same material in another colour. It was too tight?? Couldn't wear it. Never could work out why. I've just cut out the Stella hoodie
Hi Janice, that is odd if was the same type of material. The stella is another good one in fact I'm wearing that right now as it is cool this morning.☺
I’ve only made the Baseball tee shirt and it wasn’t a great success so I’ve never worn it. I just wasn’t happy with the v insert. I have made the Agnes top which I didn’t like much( first jersey garment) the indigo which I gave to my goddaughter so it sounds as if I don’t like her patterns but I do,
I made the Bettine dress and as a top umpteen times for me as well as others. I just loved it, the making and the fit. Similarly I’ve made the Safira trousers 5 times which I also love. Your dresses look nice but I’ve never fancied that style for me.
Hi Ruth I have made Baseball t shirt too and I do like it bit wore it more as pj top. I have a thing about those v inserts too, I always wonder the point of them? I do find the fit pretty good on her patterns though.☺
@@Dianne-ut5vr Yes the sizing is very clear and you know where you are with it. Just the indigo was tighter on the bodice so I cut a bigger size. It was me with the v insert. Stitchy bee made a super one.😊
I’m afraid I was disappointed not to see whole complete garments There is a great view of the upper walls of your sewing room but not enough of the garments. It would also be great to see the garments being worn. A nice informative video but I really missed not seeing the complete garments in a wearing situation. Even inserted pictures of garments being worn would be lovely. Perhaps you might consider featuring this in future videos. I look forward to seeing more of you!
Hi there, thank you for commenting and thank you for your ideas. I do wear these a lot so I will be sure to wear them in future videos so you can see them more clearly. Have a lovely weekend. ☺
I agree … it would have been nice to see the whole garment and how it looks worn.
@@lindavirden9592 Hi Linda, thank you for your feedback. Have a great day.☺
Hi what is the pattern number for your top you have on today
Hi, it is the Joni dress from the sewing stretch book by Tilly Walnes. ☺
Hi Dianne, I would be interested in knowing your local fabric shop as I live not that far from Sheffield, if you feel you are able to share. I'm always looking for fabric shops where I can go and 'feel' the fabric, rather than just always relying on buying online. No problems, if not. Thanks.
Hi Sharon. Of course, mine is Happy Hare in Chapeltown Sheffield, they do mainly craft fabric but I also make clothes with that sometimes. They stock a small amount of dressmaking fabric too, an aamazing selection of craft cottons though, I made a dress with hares on in craft cotton I will wear it in the next video for you to see.☺
@@Dianne-ut5vr i know the shop you are talking about. I bought a lovely Beatrix Potter print & made a pinefore for my granddaughter, who is also called Beatrix. Thanks
@@sharonscott6238 Oh that is so sweet, I bet she loved it.
I love the books. Not made much yet, but planning the Bertha cardigan. Have made the frankie a few times, did one in a Terry and used hearsay leftovers to colour block another. Also have two Mimi cut out and a contrast collar for one to use up scrap piece. Thank you for sharing your makes. Have watched your makes videos for the Tilly books which inspired me to try some more and definitely the Joni dress !
@@dazzys4618 Thank you I am glad you find them helpful, have fun sewing.