One thing to remember with big 4 knit patterns- generally big 4 have a 5/8 seam allowance and if you are just using your overlocker to sew it up, you'll use seam allowances closer to 3/8ths. Depending on the number of seams in the garment, that can make at least an inch difference. Love the materials for the tops. Get well soon 😻
I feel I'm in the minority, but, I think the oatmeal colored buttons. Since you're planning on wearing it as an over garment, the oatmeal buttons will match a wider variety of items.
Enjoy your sewing retreat. I'm sure you have everything sorted but in case you have not thought of it I have a few suggestions to make your break easier. A rubber mat for under your machine, tables are rarely stable. A bright light bulb, lighting not always what you would like. Power board and extention cable is probably in your bag, a portable little pressing board (cover a breadboard or bit of left over shelving) and a heat resistant cover for your iron. If you have one, a foldable small table is invaluable, as is a small trolley dolly that movers use. Hire one if you can. Much better than carrying heavy machines if you don't have a wheelie bag for your machine. Sorry to waffle, enjoy
I’m literally sorting through my button stash while you’re asking for advice on button selections. 😂 When it comes to denim, I would choose the silver snaps or oatmeal buttons, so that you can use your accessories, like earrings or shoes, for different pops of color. Have a wonderful time on your retreat Michelle! Can’t wait to see all of the vlogs about it! 💖
Whatever you choose for the buttons will look great. They're all good choices. I suggest you match your topstitching thread to the buttons for a stand-out garment!
For the buttons on your denim, I am team Pink from Pigeon Wishes if your'e hoping for a statement piece. But if you're hoping the dress will be more classic, understated, then use the creams ones from Hayley. I absolutely love that you and your friends have created your own retreat! That's amazing and I'm so envious. I only have 1 friend who sews. I think it sounds like so much fun. Have a fab time, Michelle!
Hope you feel better soon! Loved your plans, hope you have a great time on your sewing weekend retreat treat.❤ I would use plain buttons on your denim dress if you're planning to wear it for work, but my heart is drawn to the blue pigeon wishes one. They're all fab buttons, though.Good luck choosing! x
I love the pink pigeon wishes buttons with the denim! But I may be a bit late to this party! I hope you had a lovely sewing retreat. It sounds fab. Your channel & IG are both wonderful. Enjoy your Feb sewing Michelle x
Wow. You have some really lovely garments lined up for February 😊. A sewing retreat sounds like fun. You and the ladies enjoy 😃. Rest and take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing! Your friend Diane ❤
Have fun next weekend! I wouldn’t worry about filming, if I were you; just enjoy! I vote for the blue pigeon wishes buttons to go with the denim dress. Looking forward to seeing your completed projects. The sweater fabric is lovely.
I made the New Look shirt dress twice off the bounce, I just loved the pattern style & construction, I wore those 2 dresses on rotation last winter. Your kitten hoodie is very sweet 😍🫶🏻
Definitely keep the buttons neutral so dress/shacket will mix and match with more different looks and colors. 👍👍So either the silver or the oatmeal buttons. NOT the pink and NOT the blue., (wrong shade of blue anyway.) I am enjoying your videos-just discovered them today. You are inspiring me to make some definite sewing plans for 2024😊😊
I love the way you’re organizing your cut fabric. I cut out 8 patterns so they can be ready to go when I get the time or motivation and cutting is my least favourite thing to do. But they’re just stacked everywhere. I’m going to get those plastic sleeves to keep all the bits together. Great idea!
Soo organised Michelle and for such a great reason, a weekend with sewing friends, delightful! 😊 As for buttons, it’s the pink Pigeon Wishes for me just for a pop of colour, they are so nice. Get well soon and enjoy your weekend! ☺️
Lovely inspirational plans as normal. Didnt know about sizing down using the big 4 patterns so thanks for that. I hope that you and your sewing buddies have a fantastic time.
I also like the bright pink pigeon wishes buttons for a pop of color. Either the oatmeal or lighter blue pigeon wishes buttons would be nice for a more subtle statement. It does feel good to be organized. Hope you enjoy the retreat, I just returned from a four day retreat last weekend…..it was much fun and very productive, we had about 30-35 people. 😊
Loved the plans you have and the fabrics are fab.Thanks for explaining the weight of denim as I get confused when people talk about weights. I love the pink mixture buttons as I think they blend in with the denim and add to the beauty of the denim colour.Otherwise I like the pale blue pigeon wishes buttons if you want them to stand out.
Hi, Ohhh I’m so with you on that cold 🤧 issue. I have been ill with one thing or another since November and I’m only just starting to feel like I have enough energy to do anything other than breathe 🤷🏻♀️. There is a 100 day virus going around that seems to attack you in whichever way it feels like on any given day. I’ve been from sore throat to dry cough, from headaches to aching all over, back to sore throat and losing my voice and now my nose inside feels like is made from sandpaper and I’m hoarse again. I hope you have an amazing time at your little retreat, I’m SOOOOOO jealous right now 😂. xx
With regard to the denim dress the oatmeal buttons, I think would look super, the others two are fine but not the blue buttons. Your sewing weekend away sounds great fun & I hope you manage to get some footage. Great things cut out & impressed how organised you are.❤
Your plans look great. I hope you have a lovely weekend. I am just completing my first cat quilt (hand sewing the binding). I plan to give this one to my sister, and have versions for other family members lined up. 😊
Great vlog as always love your Stella I have to tell you Jenny Stitches has an awesome fabric of photos of cats all over it you would love it. I think the blue Brighton buttons are best ❤❤
Oh Michelle…how fun and exciting to have a girls weekend planned. Take good care of yourself so you will be rip roaring and ready to go! I just love the fabrics you have chosen for your projects. Love, love, love the denim color too. As far as buttons…oatmeal would be my first choice as they are neutral and go with anything you put under it. Second choice would be pink patterned as they are bold and make a statement and you love them. Third choice would be blue. I really think the silver snaps would also be a good neutral. Thank you for taking the time to give us such great videos. I find them very inspirational and now I look forward to sewing once again. Thanks again!
Hi Michelle when I make the sagebrush top I cut the frill longer and pleat it so that it lies flat and doesn't stick out. Can't help with the buttons I like thu all😂😂
In determining the size of big 4 patterns, I often will take a garment from my wardrobe that I know the fit of and lay it out on the pattern pieces to have a better sense of how it will fit. I just love the Pigeon Wishes pink buttons against the blue denim. I think the colour saturation is similar. I have no idea how you find time to do as many sew-alongs as you do and February is a short month so no hard feelings. 🤞 you feel 100% soon.
Oh, Michelle! I'm always so indecisive! Each button choice looked so nice! But by the time you got to the blue ones, they were the only ones that I thought, "No, not those." At least not with the other choices you have available. (That may be because they looked very bright and light blue on my device.) I have made the S9385, view B with view C neckline. Like you, I am broad shouldered, or at least, I have square shoulders. I used a double brushed poly, and the shoulders do not hang off as much as it shows on the model. (Although she looks like she has square shoulders, too.) I made a size 14, and my measurements are currently 40, 35, 42. I measured two inches smaller in my waist and hips when I made the top last year, but it still fits just fine. I can't wait to see your version! You have a bunch of exciting plans! I was beyond excited to see your video pop up in my feed mere seconds after you uploaded!!! What nice company you have been while I'm spending a Sunday afternoon in my sewing room!!! I hope you get to rest up and feel better from this cold! Take care! P.S. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I re-watched one of your older videos, the one where you compared eleven t-shirts. I love that video! I think you should do another one sometime, because you've made so many more since then. 😄😉
ahh thanks so much Tammy! Yeah too many buttons to decide on 🙈 thank you so much for watching and also for re watching my Tshirt video. I did enjoy that one and would be nice to do a similar one again x
Really love your Stella hoodie tunic especially the fabric where did you purchase the fabric from please. Go with the pink buttons best wishes from Portugal
I vote for the pigeon wishes pink buttons. Love all your plans.
I would use the poppers for the denim dress, I think that would look the smartest with the denim and as a plus no buttonholes need to be made😉
Good idea 👍
One thing to remember with big 4 knit patterns- generally big 4 have a 5/8 seam allowance and if you are just using your overlocker to sew it up, you'll use seam allowances closer to 3/8ths. Depending on the number of seams in the garment, that can make at least an inch difference. Love the materials for the tops. Get well soon 😻
when in doubt measure the pattern pieces to see how the size runs
Thank you that’s a great tip x
I feel I'm in the minority, but, I think the oatmeal colored buttons. Since you're planning on wearing it as an over garment, the oatmeal buttons will match a wider variety of items.
Thank you 🤍 I am finding it so hard to decide 🤣
Enjoy your sewing retreat. I'm sure you have everything sorted but in case you have not thought of it I have a few suggestions to make your break easier. A rubber mat for under your machine, tables are rarely stable. A bright light bulb, lighting not always what you would like. Power board and extention cable is probably in your bag, a portable little pressing board (cover a breadboard or bit of left over shelving) and a heat resistant cover for your iron. If you have one, a foldable small table is invaluable, as is a small trolley dolly that movers use. Hire one if you can. Much better than carrying heavy machines if you don't have a wheelie bag for your machine. Sorry to waffle, enjoy
Great tips thank you xx
Silver snaps/poppers for your denim dress!
Hope you feel better soon. 🐱
Thank you! 😊
I’m literally sorting through my button stash while you’re asking for advice on button selections. 😂 When it comes to denim, I would choose the silver snaps or oatmeal buttons, so that you can use your accessories, like earrings or shoes, for different pops of color. Have a wonderful time on your retreat Michelle! Can’t wait to see all of the vlogs about it! 💖
Whatever you choose for the buttons will look great. They're all good choices. I suggest you match your topstitching thread to the buttons for a stand-out garment!
For the buttons on your denim, I am team Pink from Pigeon Wishes if your'e hoping for a statement piece. But if you're hoping the dress will be more classic, understated, then use the creams ones from Hayley. I absolutely love that you and your friends have created your own retreat! That's amazing and I'm so envious. I only have 1 friend who sews. I think it sounds like so much fun. Have a fab time, Michelle!
Hope you feel better soon! Loved your plans, hope you have a great time on your sewing weekend retreat treat.❤
I would use plain buttons on your denim dress if you're planning to wear it for work, but my heart is drawn to the blue pigeon wishes one. They're all fab buttons, though.Good luck choosing! x
Thank you! 😊
Ooh how lovely having your sewing retreat. Have a lovely time. You have some good sewing plans and you can choose what you do xx
The denim dress is going to look gorgeous, Silver or the last bluey buttons would look lovely xx
I love the pink pigeon wishes buttons with the denim! But I may be a bit late to this party! I hope you had a lovely sewing retreat. It sounds fab. Your channel & IG are both wonderful. Enjoy your Feb sewing Michelle x
I’d go for the Brighton buttons they are in your colour pallet
Thank you 🩵
Wow. You have some really lovely garments lined up for February 😊. A sewing retreat sounds like fun. You and the ladies enjoy 😃. Rest and take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing! Your friend Diane ❤
Thank you so much! Xx
Oh, you are super organised. Perfect for a sewing trip away. Enjoy!!
Loved your vlog Michelle, great plans. I loved the Pigeon Wishes pink buttons for your denim dress. Enjoy your sewing retreat. ❤😊
Have fun next weekend! I wouldn’t worry about filming, if I were you; just enjoy! I vote for the blue pigeon wishes buttons to go with the denim dress. Looking forward to seeing your completed projects. The sweater fabric is lovely.
Thank you so much ☺️ xx
I made the New Look shirt dress twice off the bounce, I just loved the pattern style & construction, I wore those 2 dresses on rotation last winter.
Your kitten hoodie is very sweet 😍🫶🏻
Definitely keep the buttons neutral so dress/shacket will mix and match with more different looks and colors. 👍👍So either the silver or the oatmeal buttons. NOT the pink and NOT the blue., (wrong shade of blue anyway.) I am enjoying your videos-just discovered them today. You are inspiring me to make some definite sewing plans for 2024😊😊
I love the pink buttons but am voting for the oatmeal buttons.
I love the way you’re organizing your cut fabric. I cut out 8 patterns so they can be ready to go when I get the time or motivation and cutting is my least favourite thing to do. But they’re just stacked everywhere. I’m going to get those plastic sleeves to keep all the bits together. Great idea!
Soo organised Michelle and for such a great reason, a weekend with sewing friends, delightful! 😊
As for buttons, it’s the pink Pigeon Wishes for me just for a pop of colour, they are so nice. Get well soon and enjoy your weekend! ☺️
Lovely inspirational plans as normal. Didnt know about sizing down using the big 4 patterns so thanks for that. I hope that you and your sewing buddies have a fantastic time.
I vote for the silver poppers. I really liked the blue - ish ones, but I think the silver would be better 😉
I also like the bright pink pigeon wishes buttons for a pop of color. Either the oatmeal or lighter blue pigeon wishes buttons would be nice for a more subtle statement. It does feel good to be organized. Hope you enjoy the retreat, I just returned from a four day retreat last weekend…..it was much fun and very productive, we had about 30-35 people. 😊
Ah lovely to hear you had a great time at your retreat 😁
I vote the classic silver ones 🤓. Have fun next weekend. I’ve just made another sagebrush top, you’ll be surprised at how quickly it sews up xx
Love your plans. Have the BEST time away ❤
Loved the plans you have and the fabrics are fab.Thanks for explaining the weight of denim as I get confused when people talk about weights. I love the pink mixture buttons as I think they blend in with the denim and add to the beauty of the denim colour.Otherwise I like the pale blue pigeon wishes buttons if you want them to stand out.
Snaps! Classic denim shirt dress. Love your plans
Ah thank you 🤩 xx
I liked the Brighton blue buttons.
Oatmeal buttons 😊
Thank you 🤍
Can't wait to see you! I wonder how much sewing we will do :)
Love the pink buttons agai st the blue denim x
I love the denim. I like the multicolored pink buttons. I think they will pop.
Thank you 🩷
Your plans look fab! I look forward to seeing how much you get completed 😁
Thank you! 😊 can’t wait to see you x
I'm trying to get organised. Have a fab weekend xxx
Lovely to hear about your planned sewung retreat. I vote for the pimk buttons.
Thank you 🩷
Lovely denim dress plans. It will be hard to choose the buttons, all of the choices are great. Have fun at the sewing weekend.
Thank you! 😊
I think the Pink buttons to go with the denim dress. x
All the buttons are lovely but I think the silver snaps would work best. You are very organised with your projects. 🧶🌈🍓💙
Thank you! Yeah even I can’t believe how organised I am 🤣
Hi, Ohhh I’m so with you on that cold 🤧 issue. I have been ill with one thing or another since November and I’m only just starting to feel like I have enough energy to do anything other than breathe 🤷🏻♀️. There is a 100 day virus going around that seems to attack you in whichever way it feels like on any given day. I’ve been from sore throat to dry cough, from headaches to aching all over, back to sore throat and losing my voice and now my nose inside feels like is made from sandpaper and I’m hoarse again.
I hope you have an amazing time at your little retreat, I’m SOOOOOO jealous right now 😂. xx
Yeah so much going around, I still have a bit of a cough but feel a lot better now. Thanks so much for watching x
Lovely video, Michelle, can't wait for our collab.
I love the pink buttons for denim dress.
Lovely colours for cats quilts
Yes I am really looking forward to it! Thanks for watching xx
Stella kitty hoodie is soooo cute!!!😊
Purplish buttons 🎉
With regard to the denim dress the oatmeal buttons, I think would look super, the others two are fine but not the blue buttons. Your sewing weekend away sounds great fun & I hope you manage to get some footage. Great things cut out & impressed how organised you are.❤
Thank you x
Ooh ! The pink ones ❤
I forgot to say, I like the pink multicoloured buttons best.
Your plans look great. I hope you have a lovely weekend. I am just completing my first cat quilt (hand sewing the binding). I plan to give this one to my sister, and have versions for other family members lined up. 😊
Ah that’s great! Lovely to hear you are enjoying quilting too xx
For me it's a tie between the silver snaps and the pink buttons for the denim dress.
It’s so hard to decide 🤣 x
Great vlog as always love your Stella I have to tell you Jenny Stitches has an awesome fabric of photos of cats all over it you would love it. I think the blue Brighton buttons are best ❤❤
Thank you! Ahh I am weak when it comes to cat fabric 😻😻
I would choose the pink buttons. 🥰
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I think the oatmeal buttons will look sweet on your denim
Thank you 🤍
Silver snaps or oatmeal buttons😊
I like the bluey ones button wise.
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Wait till the dress is sewn to decide on buttons/snaps. You will be able to see how they look better then and you have lots of options.
Yeah I think I will do that as I just can’t decide 🤣
Either the silver snaps or the blue buttons
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Enjoy your trip ❤
Oooooo🎉🎉🎉 can't wait!! You've inspired me to buy those folders to get organised! Lols! Xd
I love a bit of organisation 😍 xx
Tough choice on the buttons for the denim dress, but I think the classic metal is a look that cannot miss.
Thank you x
Oh Michelle…how fun and exciting to have a girls weekend planned. Take good care of yourself so you will be rip roaring and ready to go! I just love the fabrics you have chosen for your projects. Love, love, love the denim color too. As far as buttons…oatmeal would be my first choice as they are neutral and go with anything you put under it. Second choice would be pink patterned as they are bold and make a statement and you love them. Third choice would be blue. I really think the silver snaps would also be a good neutral. Thank you for taking the time to give us such great videos. I find them very inspirational and now I look forward to sewing once again. Thanks again!
Ah thank you so much for watching 😁 I still can’t decide on buttons! I think I’ll make it up and then decide at that point 🤣
Love your quilting plans, pretty fabric
Hi Michelle when I make the sagebrush top I cut the frill longer and pleat it so that it lies flat and doesn't stick out. Can't help with the buttons I like thu all😂😂
That’s a good idea 😁👍
In determining the size of big 4 patterns, I often will take a garment from my wardrobe that I know the fit of and lay it out on the pattern pieces to have a better sense of how it will fit. I just love the Pigeon Wishes pink buttons against the blue denim. I think the colour saturation is similar. I have no idea how you find time to do as many sew-alongs as you do and February is a short month so no hard feelings. 🤞 you feel 100% soon.
That’s a great idea 👍❤️
Great plans Michelle.. I'd go for the blue buttons and pink second 😁👌💙💗
Yay! Thank you! Xx
I vote for oatmeal as first choice and pink as second choice. Love your plans.
Thank you xx
Love the pink buttons against the denim, a bit different
Thank you 🩷
Love your plans. Your weekend sounds amazing. I love your jean dress. The pink buttons are fun.
Thank you so much! X
Oh, Michelle! I'm always so indecisive! Each button choice looked so nice! But by the time you got to the blue ones, they were the only ones that I thought, "No, not those." At least not with the other choices you have available. (That may be because they looked very bright and light blue on my device.)
I have made the S9385, view B with view C neckline. Like you, I am broad shouldered, or at least, I have square shoulders. I used a double brushed poly, and the shoulders do not hang off as much as it shows on the model. (Although she looks like she has square shoulders, too.) I made a size 14, and my measurements are currently 40, 35, 42. I measured two inches smaller in my waist and hips when I made the top last year, but it still fits just fine.
I can't wait to see your version! You have a bunch of exciting plans! I was beyond excited to see your video pop up in my feed mere seconds after you uploaded!!! What nice company you have been while I'm spending a Sunday afternoon in my sewing room!!! I hope you get to rest up and feel better from this cold! Take care!
P.S. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I re-watched one of your older videos, the one where you compared eleven t-shirts. I love that video! I think you should do another one sometime, because you've made so many more since then. 😄😉
ahh thanks so much Tammy! Yeah too many buttons to decide on 🙈 thank you so much for watching and also for re watching my Tshirt video. I did enjoy that one and would be nice to do a similar one again x
Great video ! Enjoy your trip .
Thank you! Will do! X
Loving your organization…I want a label maker!!!
Honestly such a good purchase!! Xx
Wow! Sounds like you're making up for lost time when your wrist was in a cast! ~Nancy
Yeah I think I have gone into super sewing mode 🤣
White and blue Brighten ones
Thank you 🩵
I like the blue brightons for the denim. Ellie in Hawai’i
Thanks 🩵
Silver snaps
For the Big 4 patterns I always measure the actual pattern pieces - just to be sure.
Blue buttons or silver snaps😀
It’s so hard to decide! X
Really love your Stella hoodie tunic especially the fabric where did you purchase the fabric from please. Go with the pink buttons best wishes from Portugal
You can’t have read my comment I bet you tick a heart on all if you had read it you’d have told me
Oatmeal or blue buttons. Feel better and take some vitamin C 🫶🏻
Ahh thank you! I feel better already but a very annoying lingering cough 😷
Oatmeal buttons
Thanks 🤍
xXX👍👍👍
Silver snaps