Sewing Chat: Getting my sew-jo back, Zadie jumpsuit(s) and a bargain fabric haul

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  • My sew-jo is back with gusto! I talk about my Zadie jumpsuit inspiration and some bargain fabric purchases from a local jumble sale and the Knitting and Stitching show.
    You can find me on Instagram at: thespeckyseamstress
    You can 'buy me a coffee' at: www.ko-fi.com/thespeckyseamstress
    You can email me on thespeckyseamstress@gmail.com
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    Paper Theory Zadie Jumpsuit: papertheorypatterns.com/produ...
    Loubodu Fabric: loubodufabrics.com/
    Sew Over It - Tulip Skirt: sewoverit.co.uk/product/tulip...
    M Rosenburg & Sons: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk/about...
    Bombay Stores: www.bombaystores.co.uk/

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  • @thestripeddaisy
    @thestripeddaisy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I completely agree re large sizes in charity shops, so it's nice to hear someone agrees with me. I won the Zadie jumpsuit pattern at Sew brum... another must make xx

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes Kate you absolutely must make it it's such a lovely garment! I'm forever buying clothes in charity shops that are far too small because, fabric and because, colour blocking!

  • @sews-ps9mh
    @sews-ps9mh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwe. your vlogs always make me smile when I am having a crappy day. Thank you Laura. Love your upcycle PSA

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AHH thanks so much that's so lovely to hear 🧡🧡

  • @sandiepandieuk5066
    @sandiepandieuk5066 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad that you are back xxx

  • @carolevans2166
    @carolevans2166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the idea of a velvet zadie - kept thinking about making zadie in summer and kept shelving now I'm thinking a party zadie.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeaaaaaaah party Zadie! Also I think layering up with a long sleeve tee (particularly a roll neck) will be ace in winter

  • @jimsmith3535
    @jimsmith3535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Zadie Jumpsuit in that lovely fabric!! It will be killer in the velvet also!! Great review, and fun fabrics! :+)

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I love it and it gets lots of wear! sorry I seem to have missed this comment until now!

  • @lynneprentice4278
    @lynneprentice4278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you got your sew-jo back Laura! I love the wax print Zadie! I think a Zadie in the dark grey velvet will be amazing! The teal plaid is gorgeous - definitely your colours ❤️❤️❤️

  • @thesecretslimmer
    @thesecretslimmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That grey duvet cover would look great as a Zadie jumpsuit especially if you were to colour block parts of it with some red ankara fabric.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oooh I do have some red Ankara but I think it's too lightweight to pair with the Ankara's I have in my stash :/

  • @aleciacope3503
    @aleciacope3503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy 6 month Anniversary! 🍾

  • @Penguinandpear
    @Penguinandpear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to hear your sewjo is back! Your jumpsuit is gorgeous! I'll be making my jacket this weekend yay!!! That's very good of you to be thoughtful to bigger people who need the second hand clothes I appreciated that even tho I dont tend to buy clothes.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Claire! Yay can't wait to see it :) I just need to add buttons to mine!

  • @lauralongland6176
    @lauralongland6176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That teal check is beautiful and you are right, those colours look incredible next to your skin. I was surprised when you said skirt, not that I think it won't make a lovely skirt but I was seeing aster shirt with long sleeves.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhhhhh now you've got me pondering. It's lovely and soft it'd be an ace shirt. I think it's because I originally said "ooh trousers" and my mum responded "golf trousers?" Haha so I toned down to a skirt

  • @foxxybrown291
    @foxxybrown291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The sewjo always comes back. We just need a break sometimes. And I’m definitely making a an Ankara Zadie Jumpsuit. Love it xx

  • @raquelseydewitz203
    @raquelseydewitz203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job!

  • @yougotmeinstitches1847
    @yougotmeinstitches1847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haya. Happy 6 months. Your Wax print Zadie is just gorgeous. Glad you got your sewjo back. Thanku for sharing another lovely video.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Anna! I'm so pleased too. Violet here we come :)

  • @Hagardashery
    @Hagardashery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It seems so many of us lost our sewjo recently - glad yours is back (think mines creeping back too). Can’t wait to see the velvet Zadie jumpsuit 😍

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder if it's the change of the season? Glad yours is creeping back too! Oh me too I cannot wait to sew it! I'm hoping I can style it with converse for slightly more casual too??

    • @Hagardashery
      @Hagardashery 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Specky Seamstress velvet is allowed any time Oct- Feb 👍🏼

  • @bridget9111
    @bridget9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your six month anniversary 🎉🎂🥂. Love your plans it’s great when a male inspires many more. You’re thrifty haul is amazing 😊 secret pyjamas mmm 🥰 love B 🐝xxx

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love a secret pyjama! Ooooh maybe I should crack open the bubbly tonight!

    • @bridget9111
      @bridget9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good thinking 🤔 😂😂😂and I meant make not male inspires you (as if😬😳) B🐝xxx

  • @loribarnes5678
    @loribarnes5678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you got your sew jo back!

  • @thedahliasewciety
    @thedahliasewciety 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I really want to make a Zadie too! 💕

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's so lovely! It seems to suit almost everybody!

  • @smelltheroses7267
    @smelltheroses7267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Laura, happy 6 month anniversary!! 🍾🥂🙋‍♀️ Love your African print jumpsuit. I'm in the middle of making a top and I haven't touched it in about 2 weeks. I'm just a bit bored with it I think, so I know the feeling. Great video, always love hearing what your going to sew next. 💕👍

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Getting bored of a make is so frustrating especially if it's one you were really excited by when you started but give it a break and a pair of fresh eyes and it'll be an ace make I am sure!

  • @erinsmith1813
    @erinsmith1813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The teals and greens are divine, great find :-) .... And your pattern placement on the wax print couldn't be better!!! It looks amazing!! Can't wait to see the velvet version, but I have doubts about the grey duvet.... Sorry :-(. Do you have the grey suiting to try on again and pretend it's the cotton to yourself? Similar shade to help preview I guess.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the grey duvet I think is destined for other things!

  • @anessaharris9947
    @anessaharris9947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😃

  • @melissakirk281
    @melissakirk281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to see that smokey grey velvet Zadie ❤️

  • @dotschischloh9767
    @dotschischloh9767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Take a look at Peppermint Pajamas by Blank Slate. The big cuff feature could help with the too little fabric problem. Trim your gray jumpsuit with some African wax cloth bias. No prison suit🤣

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah yes that could work! Oooh ok I'll take a look. Oh how about fabric painting on the grey?!

    • @dotschischloh9767
      @dotschischloh9767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSpeckySeamstress I used a stencil on rayon and it was lovely. Gets lots of compliments.

  • @SlapHappySewing
    @SlapHappySewing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So agree with leaving the large size clothes for those that need them! Love the zadie, but don't know if I'd wear it in real (not sewing fantasy) life...

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I was a little worried about that and then I went for it and now I just want to live in it.

  • @terriellenhenninger7938
    @terriellenhenninger7938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so fun! Love your vlogs :)

  • @vickifenlon6279
    @vickifenlon6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy 6 months anniversary!! Love your vlog...

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Vicki! Here's to many more anniversaries and milestones!

  • @clothandthemachine9734
    @clothandthemachine9734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just found you😀 Love your Zadie. Your ideas for subsequent zadies in re-purposed fabric are also brilliant I agree with some comments below re. adding some colour blocking with the grey. I think yellow would really lift it 💛 The texturing within the grey fabric is also interesting. Take care. Gabrielle

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I think I might just make a top version of the Zadie with the grey rather than the full jumpsuit!

  • @lavadajenkins2955
    @lavadajenkins2955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back to your sew-jo! I love the jumpsuit and I'm with you on the length. I don't like mid calf on pants.

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm loving it's return! Yeah I love the full length :)

  • @jounderhill6913
    @jounderhill6913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sew glad you have your sew-jo back! What a lovely haul, too!
    How about tie-dyeing the grey duvet cover? Or are there any colour blocking possibilities on the Zadie? Liked, perhaps, your hand measured hem (which I love!), and the ties, and/or something around the neck and or sleeves...? Anyway, just suggestions - please feel free to completely ignore me!
    Whatever you make will be fab and I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
    Happy sewing!
    Jo
    💜

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really want to colourblock a Zadie! You can make it with the front bodice piece that folds under in a different colour! Glad you loved the hand hem!

  • @melissakirk281
    @melissakirk281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grey duvet would make lovely paper bag trousers or dungarees

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think I've gone off the idea of the Zadie in it but I might make a Zadie top hack - will still have LOTS of fabric left!

  • @lilybogaards5089
    @lilybogaards5089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your waxprint Zadie. How lucky the pattern placement turned out so perfect. Not sure about a whole jumpsuit out of the plain grey duvet, maybe widelegged trousers with printed top would be more you? Was just wondering how you wear the Zadies in the colder season. I want already want sleeves and layers. So nice to see you’re enjoying your sewing again. Looking forward to the makes. 💕

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lily! I'm planning on layering up my short sleeve Zadie with a roll neck underneath it! A long sleeve Tilly and the Buttons Freya top would be ace!

    • @lilybogaards5089
      @lilybogaards5089 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Specky Seamstress Nice 👍

  • @quiltygal6981
    @quiltygal6981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I think I'm your 2000 subscriber?

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooooh I wish you were. TH-cam sometimes rounds up depending on what view you're in. We're getting closer though! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @GingerheadCo
    @GingerheadCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great that your sewjo is back 😁 it's a shame we didn't meet at the show ☹ I love the fabric you got from M Rosenberg and Son ♥️

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah were you there Sunday Alex? Sorry to have missed you! Did you get lots of nice things?

    • @GingerheadCo
      @GingerheadCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheSpeckySeamstress yes, we went on Sunday (I'll post a video tomorrow morning ) and it really is a shame we didn't bump into each other- I was with my Mother in Law and I think you'd like her - and she you 😊x

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, shame! It was so busy!

  • @adeleseaman5004
    @adeleseaman5004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw you there but was too embarrassed to speak to you, I got a Baby Lock Desire3 (never even used an overlocker!!)

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah Adele you should have come said hi! I don't bite! Maybe next time :) ooh how exciting starting with the very best there!

  • @sagepreaumx9903
    @sagepreaumx9903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ?Do you have an inexpensive source for purchasing glasses? Do you order just the frames of do send them your prescription?

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Yes I buy my glasses online from select specs or glassesdirect and sometimes from Zenni if I am seeing my friend who lives in the US

    • @sagepreaumx9903
      @sagepreaumx9903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'll check them out.

  • @colintaylor2024
    @colintaylor2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How are you getting onwith your derger im just lrarning to setit up with the aim of m aking my gtrandson some leggins but i am scared of it ha ha xxx

    • @TheSpeckySeamstress
      @TheSpeckySeamstress  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually most of the time really well Lin, I am totally surprised! Give it a go on some test scraps I'm sure you'll get on fine!