April Sewing Makes and a Failure!

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  • @imkethomson4972
    @imkethomson4972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So pleased to see the Fitzroy blouse, my daughter had recommended it to me just the other day, really like the collar. Re your „cuff“ faux-pas, had to smile, I spend a lot of time trying to sew the perfect cuff, only to roll up the sleeves as soon as I put the blouse on, nobody will ever see the cuffs again. I would just shorten the sleeves to 3/4 length with a simple hem and let the fabulous body do all the talking.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Imke. The Fitzroy is a great pattern, I hope you love it 😊

  • @sweetcharlotte2286
    @sweetcharlotte2286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also love the ruffle shirt but all the knitting is FANTASTIC. Greetings from Sydney.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you and hello there in Sydney! 😊

  • @georginabird9354
    @georginabird9354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing all the beautiful makes as well as the failures, but you really are one very stylish lady , and I love it ❤❤ xx look forward to more x

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Georgina. 😊

  • @janep2776
    @janep2776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such beautiful sewing. I absolutely love the ruffle shirt. Beautiful jumpers too ❤

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Jane 😊

  • @vanessajones3508
    @vanessajones3508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the printed blouse. I also like the two sweaters you knitted. I also like the gray cardigan. Great makes Andie.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Vanessa 😊

  • @clarec8348
    @clarec8348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely blouses, love the idea of the inside out sleeve to solve the error. We all make them…😉 your finished jumpers are beautiful. So inspiring to a relatively novice knitter… I’ll definitely be exploring those patterns. Have a fab meet up! 😘 xx 🚴‍♀️🐝

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Clare 😊

  • @lorrainewhiting1267
    @lorrainewhiting1267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need a cruise to wear the blouse it looks fabulous. I love the pleated shirt very much. Your knitting is lovely. We can’t win them all with our sewing.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree with you Lorraine, it deserves a holiday in the sun 😉

  • @TIMAbyFK
    @TIMAbyFK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your lovely makes, it is absolutely beautiful!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @annesmith6306
    @annesmith6306 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The dress also looks great with a little ruffle at the cuff to mirror the bustline gathering.worth a thought? Love your content.Keep it up.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea, thank you. I’m not sure I have enough fabric left but it’s definitely a thought for future dresses 😊

  • @jonelder1204
    @jonelder1204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love your ruffle shirt - so glamorous! This week I sewed, overlocked and topstitched (with a triple stitch) both sleeves of my Mile End Sweatshirt the wrong way round. To add insult to injury, I was only making it to use up scraps and ended up having to buy another half a metre of fabric as didn't think I'd be able to unpick it without ending up with holes in the fabric...aarrggh! With regards to the pleated shirt - I think I'd take the lazy option and just wear it with the sleeves artfully turned up.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Jo. That’s so frustrating and I think your right about leaving holes, especially with a triple stitch. I thought about calling the shop I bought the shirt fabric from to see if they have a half meter, but it was ages ago. It might be worth a quick call though. 😊

  • @janetwilliams7705
    @janetwilliams7705 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful makes! The box-pleated shirt isn’t yet a fail. I have faith you will find a creative solution. You don’t give yourself enough credit.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Janet, I haven’t given up on it just yet 😉

  • @patternpouchnest9529
    @patternpouchnest9529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haya. Wonderful makes. When I saw you know the ironing board, I thought. . . wait for it. . . wait for it, yup the iron, tipped over the edge 🤣🤣Always enjoy your wonderful videos. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵💙xx

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much lovely. It’s not the first time I’ve thrown the iron across the room. I think it could be time for a new one soon 😂 xx

    • @patternpouchnest9529
      @patternpouchnest9529 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soandiesews 🤣🤣

  • @sewingseamswithdeb
    @sewingseamswithdeb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the ruffle shirt, but those pattern pieces look confusing alright. With your fail, I would have thrown it in the bin by now... too many issues for me.and good on you for having a go at fixing it. I love your honesty and really enjoy your videos. Happy sewing

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Deb. They are really unusual pattern pieces but once you have figured them out, the contraction is quite straight forward. I must admit I was very tempted to put the box pleat blouse in the wardrobe and ignore it, but I will try to fix it. It’s a learning curve if nothing else 😊

  • @catherinelennon4804
    @catherinelennon4804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish that I could knit like you, fabulous.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Catherine 😊

  • @jackiegreen8412
    @jackiegreen8412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful blouses! Look forward to your new makes!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Jackie 😊

  • @sallydingle321
    @sallydingle321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Andy, I've done exactly the same thing with a Kalle shirt and I just wear it with the sleeves turned up 😜. Great makes by the way too 👌😍🙏😘

    • @sallydingle321
      @sallydingle321 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh, and tried my best to catch your iron 😂🙏

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahah I’ve dropped it so many times, as you can tell. It’s a fighter though 😂

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you lovely x

  • @SewMyTime
    @SewMyTime ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your box pleat shirt is fabulous. Can’t wait to see it fixed (because of course you will!) and modelled. Lovely makes all around as ever. Good to see you back.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @myinnermagpie
    @myinnermagpie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m re-learning to sew and agree that you can’t sew while tired or obsessed. The blue blouse is lovely.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @marygreen7225
    @marygreen7225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Andie your knitting is incredible. I am quite new to knitting in the round, although I have been knitting for 60 plus years. Great sewing makes too. Thank you for sharing them all.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome Mary and thank you. I’ve only knitted in the round since I came back to it about 4 years ago and I love it. I was never very good at sewing knitting together 😊

  • @moirahenriksen3527
    @moirahenriksen3527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video, fix your pleated blouse up it will be beautiful. Your other blouses are lovely. And your knitting is amazing. I cant knit for nuts haha.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Moira 😊

  • @ppuyle1
    @ppuyle1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the blouses! I’m on a mission to try the ultimate trousers. I’m glad to see the knitting! I’m on my 6th Ranunculus….each one looks so different. This yarn has some cotton in it and I’m doing a short sleeved one for summer. Happy to have found your channel!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the Ranunculus it has to be one of my favourite pattern for its versatility. As soon as I’ve finished one I want to make another 😂

  • @janets2979
    @janets2979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Andie havent seen much of you lately hope you are well and busy sewing look forward to seeing you soon i hope x

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Janet life has been getting in the way a little but I’m really good thank you. I’m hoping to film a vlog this week. Thank you for asking lovely 🥰

  • @cjhines726
    @cjhines726 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ruffle shirt is so fun! It does need to go somewhere exotic.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree it needs somewhere hot 😉

  • @bettyhuey9521
    @bettyhuey9521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would enjoy seeing your knitting makes.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Betty 😊

  • @craftymystic4868
    @craftymystic4868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring, had not seen the Trend patterns at all, thanks, I probably will get that ruffled shirt. And the detail on the blouse - pleats or tucks in lieu of just putting elastic in it, loved that detail. And I really must knit a Rananclus, on a crochet kick at the moment. Thank you, Deb

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome Deb. The ranunculus is a great pattern and really intuitive on the yoke pattern. 😊

  • @audrey8530
    @audrey8530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love a unique blouse and you made three great ones. I have the Liesl and Co Fitzroy Blouse pattern. Really need to make it soon.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Audrey. I enjoyed making them very much… well apart from the mistake on the box blouse 😂

  • @weaver7249
    @weaver7249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love your channel.. thank you😊!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome Dana, thank you for your lovely comments 😊

  • @Theartfulpeebs
    @Theartfulpeebs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ooh those knitting needles look like they could do some damage in the wrong hands lol. Glad your eyes are better!!! I remember getting sand in mine years ago from a gusty day on the beach, which left me in an eye patch for a week or so. I can still recall the pain. I’m not allowed to do DIY in our house cos that kind of mishap happens more often than not. Actually, my bank holiday has also been spent with my own home-sprucing, bedecked in safety goggles and marigolds as I’ve been spraying remover over any black mould in the house. It’s a rock and roll lifestyle here lol. Glad your mojo is returning - methinks a shopping trip to a fabric shop will help it along nicely xx

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was like washing your eyes in sand after cutting onions for an hour!! The garden is on the list but right at the bottom… love the flowers but hate the weeds. Xxx

  • @jankerslake5813
    @jankerslake5813 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That ruffle blouse is absolutely fantastic! I love it and you wear it well 👍. That box pleat shirt looks like a really complicated pattern. 😮 and the French blouse is lovely. 👍

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Jan. I absolutely love the ruffle blouse. 😊

  • @aleciacope3503
    @aleciacope3503 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hurry up and pack! That beautiful blouse is going to leave on holiday without you. 😍

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂it is indeed! X

  • @cherylhoulton3719
    @cherylhoulton3719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your so talented Andie, lovely sewing makes and your knitting is fabulose.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Cheryl, that’s very kind of you 😊

  • @krimhildshutte2132
    @krimhildshutte2132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the ruffle shirt. And I love the failure on the other one. It’s so human to make such bizarre mistakes. You’ll fix it!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Krimhilds 😊

  • @elainemariesews2683
    @elainemariesews2683 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I so wanted to reach into the screen to catch the falling iron😂.
    The things you’ve made are lovely. I have used the Saguaro pants pattern and made shorts and really like them.

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahah it’s not the first time I’ve dropped it. It seems to bounce quite well 😂😂 That’s great to hear about the saguaro as shorts. I’m definitely going to give them a go for Aimee x

  • @annettecowburn-sz8cq
    @annettecowburn-sz8cq ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That pleated blouse looks really fab Andie, well worth saving. Dress looks great too and your liesl top. You've been very productive. Think I'll have to start knitting something soon because I'm running out of ideas to sew!! 😊

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Annette. I haven’t knitted for a little while but I’ve seen so many lovely patterns recently it’s sparked the enthusiasm again 😊x

  • @ames0596
    @ames0596 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How many years of knitting do you have under your belt? I can't imagine knitting a scarf yet alone a sweater with that detail! Beautiful!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was taught basic knitting by my Grandmother at an early age but on the old long needles. I only started knitting in the round about 4 years ago and colourwork about 2 years ago. I’m still quite a novice at colourwork but I love it. Keep at it you’ll get there 😊

  • @caronlever2019
    @caronlever2019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful knitting xx❤

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Caron xx

  • @eileentarrant9876
    @eileentarrant9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back again ,How did you alter you needles for different weights of yarn ?that was my first pattern on circular needles before the pandemic so was a learning curve ,I made it in laceweight yarn but would like to make another one perhaps in 4 ply 🥰

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Eileen. I use interchangeable circular needles (Chiaogoo). You buy different size needle tips and attach to the cord. On the yarn label you will find the recommended needle size but the pattern will tell you what gauge the sizes are based on. Check that against you needle size and yarn and make sure your gauge swatch matches. If it doesn’t then you need to change your needle size either up or down. X

  • @margaretleake9361
    @margaretleake9361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your knitting, would love a little more information on your knits as I’m just starting out, and it can be quite daunting, I’m mystified by all the different yarns, ……I thought you used either dk or 4 ply……see what I mean!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Margaret I’d be very happy to do another vlog on my knitting. DK is an 8 ply so double that of a 4 if that helps you. Aran weight is 10 ply x

  • @dimples7334
    @dimples7334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers. Would you mind sharing what size you used? Any issues with the pattern? Thanks a bunch!

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, no problem at all. I did grade from a size 14 hips to a 16 waist. They are a little too large for me now so I would probably go down to a 12 hip but still grade up to the 14 waist. The pattern is really straight forward. I think Rachel (Stitched Up) has a sew along for them. I hope that helps 😊

  • @gingerninja_sews
    @gingerninja_sews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The savanna blouse is stunning. What fabric base are the ultimate trousers in the savanna print? Does it have slight stretch? I love the pattern but only made in plain so far. Your savanna ones are lovely. ❤

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sue. It’s been a while since I made them but they do have a stretch in them. They are a heavier, more canvas weight than the cotton lawn of the blouse. I hope that helps x

    • @gingerninja_sews
      @gingerninja_sews ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Andi found it x

  • @eileentarrant9876
    @eileentarrant9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your blouse fits perfect lovely pleated sleeve LOVE everything about I great with the white jeans but the colour does nothing for you (sorry ) perhaps a lovely flowery broach at the top ? I’ve had to do that sometimes just to add some colour please don’t take offence I made a dark grey pinstripe pinafore dress which I looked terrible in till I put a pink blouse underneath 🥰 also I’ve made the Xanthe dress which had those awful things at the top .I even had to make a paper template and fold it till lt turned out right .I’ve made three of those dresses but I’m not convinced I’ve done it right although it looks lovely ,I’ve done it in a viscose linen .👍 that last blouse looks lovely .great fabric .see you on the next one ( just to say the tutorial for the Xanthe dress is so fast it’s useless with blue fabric using blue cotton👎)

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Eileen I’m not offended at all. I was thinking it might work worn open as a jacket with a lighter top underneath 😊

  • @eileentarrant9876
    @eileentarrant9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Andre I’m just about to cut the Fitzroy blouse out but am a bit confused with the button placket is that left hand side piece just a template and not to be cut ? Thanks

    • @soandiesews
      @soandiesews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Eileen so sorry I’ve been travelling all day. The placket is joined at the neck so there is a left and right side that run either side of the blouse x

    • @eileentarrant9876
      @eileentarrant9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@soandiesews thank you yes I got that .I just meant the button template ? But I figured it .I’ve made the Xanthe dress and I remembered there’s a template with that which you lay on to check if you’ve got the bodice correct 🤪oh god this sewing’s a mystery sometimes but it keeps the brain active 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Bernietheoc
    @Bernietheoc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👗