March 2023 Makes / Mini Fabric Haul

I can't believe it's April already! I'm excited to share with you all everything I managed to sew up in March and some beautiful ‪@blackbirdfabrics‬ fabrics! Did you partake in the #sewfrugal23 challenge? If so, let me know what you made, even if you didn't I want to know 🤗
If you want to see more of my makes, you can follow me over on instagram: what_valerie_makes
What I'm wearing:
All thrifted items in this video - top is 100% silk button up I got at a consignment shop, skirt I got from Savers it is originally from H&M and it had the tags on still 💅
My self drafted tote bag was made from fabric scraps that I had in my stash.
The quilted book sleeves were also made from fabric scraps I had in my stash and the tutorial I used I found on Pinterest - www.instructab...
Kielo Wrap Dress from ‪@named-clothing‬ - www.namedcloth...
Fabric: Cotton jersey from ‪@Mood_Fabrics‬ - www.moodfabric...
The Luna Jumpsuit from ‪@Mood_Fabrics‬ - www.moodfabric...
Fabric: Cotton modal jersey from ‪@Mood_Fabrics‬ - www.moodfabric...
The Perth Dress from ‪@Mood_Fabrics‬- www.moodfabric...
Fabric: Ecovero Challis from ‪@blackbirdfabrics‬ the fabric was called Body Love but unfortunately they don't have it in stock any more. But if you have never shopped from Balckbird Fabrics you should - www.blackbirdf...
Mini Fabric Haul - All fabric is from Blackbird and I'll have each one listed below
Washed Linen in Fern - www.blackbirdf...
Washed Linen in Midnight Spruce - www.blackbirdf...
Washed Linen in Rust - www.blackbirdf...
Cotton Linen Twill in Dusty Lilac, they are sold out of this color way but they do have some beautiful colors available like this teal color - www.blackbirdf...
‪@noodleheadsewingpatterns‬ Haralson Bag sew a long there is a part 1 and part 2- • Haralson Sew Along Part 1
Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time!
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[@nancynewman6592]

Very cool makes! They seem too challenging for me, but I love to see other people make them :)

[@darlenepennachi2723]

Love that you give so much description for the fabric, the good and bad (snags). I'm excited to buy linen. My fav. Great job Val😊

[@what_valerie_makes]

Thanks Darlene!!

[@ashleyrettberg4740]

LOVED my bag Val!! Thank you ❤. Also your jump suit it really cute.

[@what_valerie_makes]

🥰

[@AvrilBavril]

Can’t wait to see the lilac made up. Such a pretty colour. We are coming into Autumn in NZ but I’m more of a spring person so bring on the spring makes. 😊

[@what_valerie_makes]

Spring and autumn are my favorite seasons to sew for! Also, I really want to go to NZ it's on the top of my "to travel to" list!

[@brimichellemade]

I love love love your Perth dress! So cute and feels very you! That whole stack of blackbird linens are so lush. It's basically my color palette for this season. I'm all about rust as a neutral, so I say go for it for spring! The lavendar Mitchelles will be so amazing! Your videos are so fun and I really loved your little cartoon inserts.

[@what_valerie_makes]

Thank you Bri! Really excited to make those trousers...they are going to be perfect for spring/summer☺ Also, yes to rust as a neutral!

[@brimichellemade]

@@what_valerie_makes You’ve got me thinking maybe I need some a pair of cropped Mitchell’s for spring summer too. Ooh, I wonder if I could make them into shorts? 🤔

[@what_valerie_makes]

Yes to shorts! Actually maybe I'll make a pair of shorts first so I can see how the fit is before I just go for it in my linen...

[@mel_issa__]

You are so nice to sew for your partner! I'm not there yet, I'm still too selfish with my sewing 😅

[@what_valerie_makes]

hahaha I hear you. I don't always do it but I guess I'm feeling generous this month!

[@leonieprescott7547]

I love your videos❤. I'm laughing, nodding and smiling along with everything you're saying (sticking pdf's, snagging fabric). You're so clever with your scrap fabric usage too. Can't wait to see all those linen makes!

[@what_valerie_makes]

I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! Thanks so much for watching☺

[@Rectangular_Eye]

Love the jumpsuit, and the Little Nemo pull 🐿

[@stefaniestrange2004]

Try using pdf stitcher to create A0 files. That’s what we use for projectors when there’s no projector file.
I love your makes!

[@what_valerie_makes]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll have to check them out next time.

[@yolandaruiz9527]

Hi V- what pattern did you use for the patch bag you made for your sister? I would love to use my scrapes for this project.

[@what_valerie_makes]

I just cut out 4 1/2" squares with scrap fabric and kinda made it up! I ended up using 27 squares for this size bag but you can really make it whatever size you want. Once I had the front, back, and side patch pieces put together I used those as a pattern piece for the lining. Maybe I could do a tutorial?

[@yolandaruiz9527]

@@what_valerie_makes Yes I would love a tutorial!!! Thinking of using a lot of my scrapes that are stored and not used!!!!! You are so talented-- love love your content!

[@pamelasavard7493]

yes! tutoriel plz ❤😊❤