All your makes look very beautiful, professional, classy and understated. You could put a channel and drawstring on the tee shirt dress or just take it in a little near the waist. Nothing is a fail, just repurpose it into something else.
Yes that’s a good idea thank you! I’ll definitely do something with this to ensure the fabric doesn’t go to waste. I’m glad you like the makes and thank you for watching xx
I think that you have a great talent for choosing exactly the right fabric for each pattern. Your makes turned out fabulous, all of which were very tasteful. I absolutely loved the fabric you chose for the Saltwater slip dress. It’s a shame that you had a fail, but you’ve learned so much from it, that it’s not time wasted. You took the pluses and the negatives which will see you through on your sewing journey.
Thanks so much that’s very kind. For the saltwater it’s the first time I’ve used a viscose linen like that and it was lovely to work with. So true about the fail, everything is a learning experience isn’t it, thank you for watching x
Love your videos and all your makes. Regarding the bias binding, I've seen the process of sewing it to the inside of the garment and then folding it to the right side and top stitching the binding edge on the right side...no missing the binding with this method.
Aww that bear is adorable 😍, I love the little dungarees. I enjoy sewing up toys too. Your simple Ogden Camis and scout tee are lovely and I'm sur you'll get loads of wear from them. Love your saltwater slip, it gives me the 90s vibe. I'll make one next year. For the stripey dress you could add a drawstring waist like the Tabitha t-shirt dress xx
Thanks so much Karen 😊 I did try adding a normal belt and it didn’t do much lol. I think I’ll review it again in the summertime. Thanks so much for watching xx
It’s so lovely hearing how much fun you had together making my bear pattern 🐻❤️ I can’t wait to see your panda 🐼 if you sew the straps on the overalls into place the elastic at the back stretches enough for them to be removed ☺️
Beautiful makes as always and your little teddy bear is adorable. I love the facial expression and how lovely to work on such a fun project with your daughter.l like your t shirt dress and at a shorter length and the addition of a belt it would be perfect for your holidays. The Ploen pattern looks interesting,I wonder have you seen the Maison Fauve patternsI think their patterns would look well on you.l look forward to your Panda make I know that it will be gorgeous.🌹🌹🌹
Thanks so much the Teddy Bear was such fun! Thank you for that recommendation I’ve not heard of that pattern brand so I’ll look them up it’s always good to find new ones. I’m working on the panda now and it’s just as lovely 😊 xx
Do you think you could use the bottom half after you cutoff the t shirt and make an elastic waist skirt. If you have a solid t shirt for top part would not look candy striper. Could also narrow up skirt slightly if its to loose for your taste. Otherwise would be a good nightgown. If bottom half is wide enough could be a tank top instead so to save your failure.
Thank you for these suggestions they are all good ones 😊 I’ll definitely do something with this to make sure it doesn’t go to waste. Thanks so much for watching xx
Lovely makes you choose such lovely colours too. I love the little bear, I picked up a book in the Charity shop for rag dolls and I want to make one of them, they look so cute.
Lovely makes Sally and thanks so much for showing your slight fail - it's made me feel better after a complete disaster of my own (but mine was a write odd!) Have you heard about form tape interfacing from Prym? You iron it on instead of stay stitching. I have always used it for the Ogdem cami because I have been too scared to stay stitch on slippery fabrics but it works really well. I got the tip from Guthrie and Ghani and I'm sure Lauren has a video on it if you were interested x
Oh thanks so much I've never heard of that so I'll have a look! I'm sure there must be a tool for everything haha. Thank you so much for watching, I'm sorry to hear of your own disaster but hopefully you'll move on better for it :) x
Your sewing makes are beautiful specially the wide leg pants. Yes we learn from our fails, I've made guite a few. Now that the weather is getting cooler i seem to have more energy. I don't know when I will finish the high low hem t-shirt, but eventually I will.
Thank you so much and yes that’s so true isn’t it. I feel very inspired for sewing at the moment I think the change in seasons always does that. Thank you for watching xx
Love your makes Sally especially the scout tee ❤. You’ve made me realise that quality basics are also something missing in my wardrobe too. I need work trousers so I’m currently attempting the True Bias Lander pants - just praying for a good fit! X
Sally, Thank you for telling us about the bear pattern in your previous video. I purchased the pattern to make the three bears for my granddaughter for Christmas. Concerning the striped dress...have you considered trying it with a belt to give it some shape. You could make it knee length as well. Thank you for the video. Suzanne
I’m sure you’ll have great fun sewing them up for your granddaughter they will make a lovely gift :) I did try the dress with a belt it still didn’t look quite right but I’ll use it as a cover up or re-fashion into a t shirt I think. Thank you for watching x
I love your style, everything is so coordinated and beautifully made. I’d be tempted to wear the stripy dress as a nightgown! With the heating bills being so high you might need a nice long cosy nightdress 😊
I love the palazzo pants! You'll find them very useful I'm sure. I'm a big fan of the Scout Tee too, but I agree with you on the shoulders - it's not something I'd really noticed till you pointed it out. Maybe a narrow shoulder adjustment would work? I have also given up using their pattern piece for the neck binding and use ready made bias binding instead. It saves a lot of fabric too, as the bias piece takes up a lot of space.
Yes maybe that would work. I’m not sure it bothers me too much having worn the top a bit since but I suppose it would be good to get it right. I might try shop bought next time too or a contrast binding would be nice. Thank you for watching xx
Thank you for your video. I really did enjoy it and it's giving me some ideas. I'm not a knitter so if you posted some ideas how and what fabric to make cardigan and pull over would be wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the suggestion, I have a video plan for next Sunday that might be useful for the pullover and cardigan suggestions - watch this space 😉 x
Thanks for sharing your makes Sally! I love the Tyra pants and I’d like to make some of these myself as they look so comfy. The bear soft toy is adorable and I’m sure your daughter just loves it, especially with outfits that can be made for it😃 I enjoy making soft toys for a change ssome times and donate them to local kids charities.
I think your t shirt dress is just too big for you Sally. Love all your makes with good quality fabrics. Good idea to french seam the cami seams, always looks so professional.
Thank you yes you might be right, the theory was there I probably just need to hone it a bit!! I’m so pleased I did French seams it’s encouraged me to do it more now. Thank you for watching xx
Beautiful makes Sally. Love the quality fabrics. I need to make some basics to wear under cardigans. Would you be able to try a ready made belt on the tee shirt dress to give more shape, it is a lovely pink.
Thank you so much! Just a necessity really aren’t they and not always such ‘fun’ to sew. I did try a belt it didn’t help 🙈 I’m tempted to keep it as a beach cover up to be honest. Thank you so much for watching xx
Fabulous makes, I’ve just purchased the Teddy pattern after watching your vlog. Did you use the recommended Essex Linen? I think the best T shirt dress pattern out there is definitely the Deer and Doe Givre. I’ve made several for my two granddaughters aged 26 & 29 and they always look fabulous. Your such a fabulous seamstress I’m sure you’ll be able to do something with it. Xxx
Thank you so much! I’ve seen the Givre pattern and yes it does look lovely I’ll have to add that to my list. For the teddy bear I used some linen look cotton that I’ve had for ages because I used it in my Etsy shop for cushions. I think any sort of linen look without stretch would work well I hope you enjoy making it xx
Nice video! I love the trousers! All your makes. The tee dress is not so bad, I think making it into a tee would work fine. Some of the tee dress patterns have some shaping for the waistline, that might help your dress version, or even adding some elastic to the waist? But really, not such a huge fail, you gained some insights into fitting for yourself and what you feel comfortable in! ❤️ Take care!
That’s true, everything is a learning experience I really believe that’s how we grow. I’ll definitely refashion this in some way or just use it for the beach I think that would be fine. Thank you for watching and commenting xx
All your makes look very beautiful, professional, classy and understated. You could put a channel and drawstring on the tee shirt dress or just take it in a little near the waist. Nothing is a fail, just repurpose it into something else.
Yes that’s a good idea thank you! I’ll definitely do something with this to ensure the fabric doesn’t go to waste. I’m glad you like the makes and thank you for watching xx
I think that you have a great talent for choosing exactly the right fabric for each pattern. Your makes turned out fabulous, all of which were very tasteful. I absolutely loved the fabric you chose for the Saltwater slip dress. It’s a shame that you had a fail, but you’ve learned so much from it, that it’s not time wasted. You took the pluses and the negatives which will see you through on your sewing journey.
Thanks so much that’s very kind. For the saltwater it’s the first time I’ve used a viscose linen like that and it was lovely to work with. So true about the fail, everything is a learning experience isn’t it, thank you for watching x
I completely agree with you about choosing quality, comfort and classic style!
I'm definitely coming around to that way of thinking especially when I need a limited wardrobe these days! Thank you for watching x
I would recommend small dots of Velcro for the bear’s clothes.
That sounds like a fab idea thank you! X
You did a great job. The pink and white would be a fun beach coverup.
Thank you so much! Yes I might just keep it for that xx
Love your videos and all your makes.
Regarding the bias binding, I've seen the process of sewing it to the inside of the garment and then folding it to the right side and top stitching the binding edge on the right side...no missing the binding with this method.
Oh thank you for that, yes that would be similar to how I bind my quilts and does give a neat finish thank you for the suggestion and for watching xx
❤ Those pants look so comfy. The stuffed bear is adorable ❤
Thank you so much! The pants are secret pyjamas for sure 😜 x
Loved your Palazzo pants,the fabric is lovely.
Thanks so much!! xx
Even on camera, the quality of the fabrics you used is obvious. The Ogden camis look lux.
It is such lovely fabric I’ve worn them a few times already and they feel lovely x
That Scout Tee looks similar to the No 1 blouse by 100 Acts of Sewing, barring the set in sleeves. It looks great on you!
Ah thank you! I’ve not heard of that pattern I’ll have a look, this one is a lovely simple top x
Aww that bear is adorable 😍, I love the little dungarees. I enjoy sewing up toys too. Your simple Ogden Camis and scout tee are lovely and I'm sur you'll get loads of wear from them. Love your saltwater slip, it gives me the 90s vibe. I'll make one next year. For the stripey dress you could add a drawstring waist like the Tabitha t-shirt dress xx
Thanks so much Karen 😊 I did try adding a normal belt and it didn’t do much lol. I think I’ll review it again in the summertime. Thanks so much for watching xx
It’s so lovely hearing how much fun you had together making my bear pattern 🐻❤️ I can’t wait to see your panda 🐼 if you sew the straps on the overalls into place the elastic at the back stretches enough for them to be removed ☺️
Ah that’s good to know thank you I’ll be sure to share the panda they are so fun to make thanks for a great pattern xx
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 🥰 can’t wait! X
Beautiful makes as always and your little teddy bear is adorable. I love the facial expression and how lovely to work on such a fun project with your daughter.l like your t shirt dress and at a shorter length and the addition of a belt it would be perfect for your holidays. The Ploen pattern looks interesting,I wonder have you seen the Maison Fauve patternsI think their patterns would look well on you.l look forward to your Panda make I know that it will be gorgeous.🌹🌹🌹
Thanks so much the Teddy Bear was such fun! Thank you for that recommendation I’ve not heard of that pattern brand so I’ll look them up it’s always good to find new ones. I’m working on the panda now and it’s just as lovely 😊 xx
Maybe you could try your "fail" in a small scale stripe in a much smaller size.
Yes I think I definitely could. The concept was there 🤣 x
Do you think you could use the bottom half after you cutoff the t shirt and make an elastic waist skirt. If you have a solid t shirt for top part would not look candy striper. Could also narrow up skirt slightly if its to loose for your taste. Otherwise would be a good nightgown. If bottom half is wide enough could be a tank top instead so to save your failure.
Thank you for these suggestions they are all good ones 😊 I’ll definitely do something with this to make sure it doesn’t go to waste. Thanks so much for watching xx
Love how your Tyra palazzo pants turned out! 💙 Thanks for sharing 🥳✂️
Thank you so much I love them x
I love your makes so much and I enjoy your vlogs ☺️ 🌺☺️
I’m so pleased to hear that thank you for watching xx
The stripy dress would be great cropped above your knees. Then it’s still a cover up and I think that the shape would suit you!
Thank you for the suggestion! I’m still thinking about what to do with it at the moment I’m sure it’ll get made into something as I love the fabric xx
Love all of your garments but my absolute favourite was the bear! I'm off to buy this pattern now!
Aw thank you I'm glad you like it and I hope you enjoy sewing it up x
Lovely makes you choose such lovely colours too. I love the little bear, I picked up a book in the Charity shop for rag dolls and I want to make one of them, they look so cute.
Thank you so much! They really are fun and makes a change from clothes! That said I do like making the bear clothes, have fun making yours xx
Do a narrow shoulder adjustment on your shirts. Very very easy. I have to do it often, up to an inch on some patterns. 😊
Thank you I’ll have to try in next time xx
Lovely makes Sally and thanks so much for showing your slight fail - it's made me feel better after a complete disaster of my own (but mine was a write odd!) Have you heard about form tape interfacing from Prym? You iron it on instead of stay stitching. I have always used it for the Ogdem cami because I have been too scared to stay stitch on slippery fabrics but it works really well. I got the tip from Guthrie and Ghani and I'm sure Lauren has a video on it if you were interested x
Oh thanks so much I've never heard of that so I'll have a look! I'm sure there must be a tool for everything haha. Thank you so much for watching, I'm sorry to hear of your own disaster but hopefully you'll move on better for it :) x
Your sewing makes are beautiful specially the wide leg pants. Yes we learn from our fails, I've made guite a few. Now that the weather is getting cooler i seem to have more energy. I don't know when I will finish the high low hem t-shirt, but eventually I will.
Thank you so much and yes that’s so true isn’t it. I feel very inspired for sewing at the moment I think the change in seasons always does that. Thank you for watching xx
Love your makes Sally especially the scout tee ❤. You’ve made me realise that quality basics are also something missing in my wardrobe too. I need work trousers so I’m currently attempting the True Bias Lander pants - just praying for a good fit! X
Thank you! Im pleased to have helped 😉 I need to try trousers too, I’m looking forward to trying the Jessa’s soon. Thanks for watching xx
Sally, Thank you for telling us about the bear pattern in your previous video. I purchased the pattern to make the three bears for my granddaughter for Christmas. Concerning the striped dress...have you considered trying it with a belt to give it some shape. You could make it knee length as well. Thank you for the video.
Suzanne
I’m sure you’ll have great fun sewing them up for your granddaughter they will make a lovely gift :) I did try the dress with a belt it still didn’t look quite right but I’ll use it as a cover up or re-fashion into a t shirt I think. Thank you for watching x
I love your style, everything is so coordinated and beautifully made.
I’d be tempted to wear the stripy dress as a nightgown! With the heating bills being so high you might need a nice long cosy nightdress 😊
Oh thank you!! Haha yes you might have a good point there it would certainly be cosy 😊 Thank you so much for watching xx
I love the palazzo pants! You'll find them very useful I'm sure. I'm a big fan of the Scout Tee too, but I agree with you on the shoulders - it's not something I'd really noticed till you pointed it out. Maybe a narrow shoulder adjustment would work? I have also given up using their pattern piece for the neck binding and use ready made bias binding instead. It saves a lot of fabric too, as the bias piece takes up a lot of space.
Yes maybe that would work. I’m not sure it bothers me too much having worn the top a bit since but I suppose it would be good to get it right. I might try shop bought next time too or a contrast binding would be nice. Thank you for watching xx
Really lovely makes 😍
Thank you so much! x
Thank you for your video. I really did enjoy it and it's giving me some ideas. I'm not a knitter so if you posted some ideas how and what fabric to make cardigan and pull over would be wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the suggestion, I have a video plan for next Sunday that might be useful for the pullover and cardigan suggestions - watch this space 😉 x
I will. 👍
Thanks for sharing your makes Sally! I love the Tyra pants and I’d like to make some of these myself as they look so comfy. The bear soft toy is adorable and I’m sure your daughter just loves it, especially with outfits that can be made for it😃 I enjoy making soft toys for a change ssome times and donate them to local kids charities.
Thank you for watching! They are really comfy, I'd recommend :) That's lovely of you to donate them, they are a nice palette cleanser aren't they ;) x
I think your t shirt dress is just too big for you Sally. Love all your makes with good quality fabrics. Good idea to french seam the cami seams, always looks so professional.
Thank you yes you might be right, the theory was there I probably just need to hone it a bit!! I’m so pleased I did French seams it’s encouraged me to do it more now. Thank you for watching xx
Beautiful makes Sally. Love the quality fabrics. I need to make some basics to wear under cardigans. Would you be able to try a ready made belt on the tee shirt dress to give more shape, it is a lovely pink.
Thank you so much! Just a necessity really aren’t they and not always such ‘fun’ to sew. I did try a belt it didn’t help 🙈 I’m tempted to keep it as a beach cover up to be honest. Thank you so much for watching xx
Fabulous makes, I’ve just purchased the Teddy pattern after watching your vlog. Did you use the recommended Essex Linen? I think the best T shirt dress pattern out there is definitely the Deer and Doe Givre. I’ve made several for my two granddaughters aged 26 & 29 and they always look fabulous. Your such a fabulous seamstress I’m sure you’ll be able to do something with it. Xxx
Thank you so much! I’ve seen the Givre pattern and yes it does look lovely I’ll have to add that to my list. For the teddy bear I used some linen look cotton that I’ve had for ages because I used it in my Etsy shop for cushions. I think any sort of linen look without stretch would work well I hope you enjoy making it xx
Love them all!
Thank you so much xx
Nice video! I love the trousers! All your makes. The tee dress is not so bad, I think making it into a tee would work fine. Some of the tee dress patterns have some shaping for the waistline, that might help your dress version, or even adding some elastic to the waist? But really, not such a huge fail, you gained some insights into fitting for yourself and what you feel comfortable in! ❤️ Take care!
That’s true, everything is a learning experience I really believe that’s how we grow. I’ll definitely refashion this in some way or just use it for the beach I think that would be fine. Thank you for watching and commenting xx
I really think that if you were to put a belt on with the striped dress it would be quite cute😊.
Thank you for the suggestion - I did try that it still didn't feel quite right unfortunately but I'll make sure I do something with it :) xx