I really enjoy the "make the look" type videos and this one did not disappoint. What a lovely dress. I feel your frustration about sleep - I have periodic difficulty with sleep too. My go-to is to listen to the Nothing Much Happens podcast. This podcast is gentle listening set in the entirely fictional village of Nothing Much. The stories lull you to sleep without overdoing the breathless ASMR thing that just ends up annoying me to bits. I get it on Spotify.
Gorgeous hack Sally. Very impressed you whipped up your buttonholes so quickly. I always do a few test runs and the come out perfect then I start on my project and they play up. So stressful when it’s usually the last part of the garment to finish. I’ve got a similar dress pattern all set to make as well. It’s Butterick B6640. I think your tips will be great to help. Especially the collar blog. Thanks again.
I have to say buttonholes are usually so easy with this machine and the automatic buttonhole foot. The only time I’ve known it to struggle is with the Ilford recently. It’s always stressful though isn’t it and can really make or break! Thank you for watching xx
What a beautiful dress, Sally! 😊 For viscose fabrics I use something called Sprühstärke (in German) which would be translated as spray starch. You just spray it on the pieces - or even better the whole fabric before cutting out - and let it dry. It helps to give the fabric more grip and structure. (I don't know if you have this product in the UK though.)
I usually leave the side seams undone before attaching collar band and collar. Means I can stretch the whole length of top of blouse or dress and it's easier to attach the stand this way. Just my way of doing things. Lovely dress.
Beautiful dress! I’ve had sleep problems since I was young as well. I get how annoying it can be to be tired all the time but have things you want yo get done. Hope you get some good sleep soon,
Love the dress & fabric Sally, the Lyra hack works so well. Great video as usual, I look forward to watching your video every Sunday with a nice cup of tea, Thank you x
Beautiful shirt dress, Sally! Re:insomnia, if outside noise is the problem, I highly recommend a white-noise machine...and ear plugs. I bought the Dohm Classic one and I'm finally sleeping through all of the train horns that occur through the night.
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress sounds like you've been affected by hay fever, which starts in February and effects so many people in so many different ways. I've had it like you as my sleeping has never been good. You'll be surprised at the amount of symptoms within hay fever. Hope you're feeling better soon. Great video. Dress is beautiful.
Thanks so much for following! I'm hoping to start running again soon, I did couch to 5k a few years ago and have since lost the motivation haha. Thank you for sharing what helped you x
I'm sorry for the experience you had with the collar but the dress turned out lovely in the end. I like the extended button band, I think it's a really chic alteration.
Beautiful dress! Quick tip for cleaning the iron sole plate is to iron over tumble dryer sheets with the iron hot. Sounds funny but it really works and your room will smell lovely. I have removed melted plastic from pins and clips as well as the gunk from interfacing using this method.🌹🌹🌹
Ooh thank you for that I’ll give it a try. I did try the paracetamol hack but that didn’t work. Seeing it in the video made me realise how awful it was though 🙈 Thanks so much for watching xx
That dress is so beautiful!!! You nailed it! I commented on your last video about being in the middle of making the Byrdie Blouse by Pattern Scout (view A). I finished it and I love it! So much that I plan on making two more for my 2024 wardrobe. Again, this dress you made is really perfect. I might have to start using more Indy patterns. Angie
Hi Sally, what a thoroughly engaging video - I really enjoyed it. Your finished dress is just beautiful, and suits you so well. I love the fabric too 👌 I sympathise with your sleep problems - I have something similar from time to time. My brain just seems to wake up and won’t relax. I’ve tried reading but I then just get involved in the book ! It’s often when I’ve got a project on the go and I sort of mentally rehearse the process 😄 It just comes and goes. I hope you find a solution. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make this video Sally, I’ve learned some useful stuff 😊 Have a good week x
Thanks so much I'n glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry to hear you suffer too it's so frustrating isn't it, I get the thing about rehearsing in your head I do that too x
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Sally, May I ask you a question please - please tell me if this is the wrong forum ! I am cutting out an Atelier Jupe Tilde - probably this afternoon if I can finish the ironing 😏. I have made a few of their shirt patterns and like them. I fall nicely in their size 38. With this recent video you say that you weren’t happy with your Tilde’s fit (personally I thought it looked beautiful !) and I know fit is a very personal thing, but I wondered if you would be kind enough to tell me what problems I should be aware of ? Have a lovely day and I do hope you don’t mind the question 😊 xx
Beautiful inspiration and very smart hacks. The secret is always in the print and I think yours definitely has a Sezane vibe. The dress is gorgeous and fits you so well. I am also recreating a sezane dress but using the Atelier Jupe Tilde dress, also hacked.
Sally, What a pretty dress. You did a wonderful job on the hack. When I can't sleep, which can be several times a week, I take Melatonin. It's an over-the-counter product. Suzanne
Thank you for that! I’ve actually got some sleeping tablets from the dr now to take when I really need them I hope they help. Thank you for watching xx
Hi Sally, sorry you're not sleeping well. I've found Yoga Nidra to be really helpful when i have difficulty falling asleep. Some research is suggesting it can help to make up for sleep deficits too. I hope that helps you! My favorite TH-cam channel for yoga nidra is Ally Boothroyd
Wow I love your dress, and these are definitely my favourite videos that you do. I’ve just bought the Lyra pattern but am too scared/inexperienced to use viscose! Do you think a chambray would work? Or a broderie anglaise? Thanks Sally.
Thank you so much! Yes a chambray would work really well and would be much more stable than the type of fabric I used haha! Good luck, the instructions are fab xx
I am really battling insomnia. Two weeks ago ended a period of 7 days even I had a total of ten hours sleep. No r exaggeration. I tried all of the sleep hygiene things. Useless for me. I see a psychiatrist regularly for therapy. Two Saturdays ago I got to the point scene I kind of understand shall deprivation as torture, I emailed my psychiatrist because I couldn’t function. It was awful. Sleep also impacts many things, including mental health. He emailed me about an hour later which I didn’t expect, I was hoping for Monday. I have na medication. Not sleeping tablets but something used to treat sleep disorders. We are currently gradually increasing the dose. I am now getting some sleep but not great quality yet. But I can function and I don’t feel like I’m being tortured.
I have suffered for years, I discovered that the Wi-Fi router influences the sleep pattern. Now that I have it switched off at bedtime my sleep is much better and deeper sleep.
Oh gosh that sounds tough I’m sorry you’re struggling so much!! I really hope the medicine helps you now. It’s frustrating when you want to be busy isn’t it x
Love this hack, I have worked with that fabric, so slippery under the b,ade & needle but so worth the effort, it’s so pretty and drapey which I think is quite important for a modern utility look. 🙌🫶🏻😍
I haven’t for a while but I am prone to low iron so if it continues I’ll go back to the dr. Also started taking magnesium recently so I hope that will help. Thank you 😊
That dress is so beautiful on you! I can’t imagine being able to make something like that. Wow!
Ah thank you xxx
I really enjoy the "make the look" type videos and this one did not disappoint. What a lovely dress. I feel your frustration about sleep - I have periodic difficulty with sleep too. My go-to is to listen to the Nothing Much Happens podcast. This podcast is gentle listening set in the entirely fictional village of Nothing Much. The stories lull you to sleep without overdoing the breathless ASMR thing that just ends up annoying me to bits. I get it on Spotify.
Thank you for watching I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for that recommendation it sounds like a lovely listen I'll give it a try xx
Gorgeous hack Sally. Very impressed you whipped up your buttonholes so quickly. I always do a few test runs and the come out perfect then I start on my project and they play up. So stressful when it’s usually the last part of the garment to finish. I’ve got a similar dress pattern all set to make as well. It’s Butterick B6640. I think your tips will be great to help. Especially the collar blog. Thanks again.
I have to say buttonholes are usually so easy with this machine and the automatic buttonhole foot. The only time I’ve known it to struggle is with the Ilford recently. It’s always stressful though isn’t it and can really make or break! Thank you for watching xx
Stunning dress and love the hack of the Lyra making it a button down dress. ❤
Thanks so much! I think I prefer the skirt like this over the original xx
Hi Sally, that’s a beautiful version of the Lyra, the fabric is gorgeous. ❤😊
Thank you so much xx
What a beautiful dress, Sally! 😊
For viscose fabrics I use something called Sprühstärke (in German) which would be translated as spray starch. You just spray it on the pieces - or even better the whole fabric before cutting out - and let it dry. It helps to give the fabric more grip and structure. (I don't know if you have this product in the UK though.)
Thank you for the tip! I’ve always been scared to try anything like that in the past I’ll have to be braver. Thanks for watching xx
I usually leave the side seams undone before attaching collar band and collar. Means I can stretch the whole length of top of blouse or dress and it's easier to attach the stand this way. Just my way of doing things. Lovely dress.
Thank you for that tip I'm sure that would make things easier xx
Beautiful dress! I’ve had sleep problems since I was young as well. I get how annoying it can be to be tired all the time but have things you want yo get done. Hope you get some good sleep soon,
Aw I’m sorry for you too it is hard isn’t it. I hope you manage to find a way through it xx
Aw I’m sorry for you too it is hard isn’t it. I hope you manage to find a way through it xx
Love the dress & fabric Sally, the Lyra hack works so well. Great video as usual, I look forward to watching your video every Sunday with a nice cup of tea, Thank you x
Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it and glad you enjoy the videos xx
Beautiful shirt dress, Sally! Re:insomnia, if outside noise is the problem, I highly recommend a white-noise machine...and ear plugs. I bought the Dohm Classic one and I'm finally sleeping through all of the train horns that occur through the night.
Thank you and thank you for the tips. I think ear plugs might be helpful actually so I will have a look at getting some comfortable ones :) xx
The dress looks really lovely on you. I love the fabric and I’m a big fan of the Lyra dress! Diana
Thanks so much I'm glad you like it x
That looks gorgeous!
What a lovely make and the fabric is gorgeous. Thank you for showing your hack - it definitely brings the Lyra up to date 💕
Thank you so much for watching I’m glad you like it xx
Wow that dress looks amazing! I love the fabric you choose and can definitely learn a thing or two from the neatness off your sewing😊
Ah thank you! Lots of practice I think haha x
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress sounds like you've been affected by hay fever, which starts in February and effects so many people in so many different ways. I've had it like you as my sleeping has never been good. You'll be surprised at the amount of symptoms within hay fever. Hope you're feeling better soon. Great video. Dress is beautiful.
The dress is lovely! I'm a new follower now:)
Regarding the insomnia: running and fitness is what helped me….
Thanks so much for following! I'm hoping to start running again soon, I did couch to 5k a few years ago and have since lost the motivation haha. Thank you for sharing what helped you x
Looks really beautiful and wonderfully made.
Thank you so much 😊
I'm sorry for the experience you had with the collar but the dress turned out lovely in the end. I like the extended button band, I think it's a really chic alteration.
Thank you so much cx
Fabulous creation. It looks like the dress would feel dreamy wearing.
Thank you! It’s a lovely floaty fabric xx
Beautiful dress! Quick tip for cleaning the iron sole plate is to iron over tumble dryer sheets with the iron hot. Sounds funny but it really works and your room will smell lovely. I have removed melted plastic from pins and clips as well as the gunk from interfacing using this method.🌹🌹🌹
Ooh thank you for that I’ll give it a try. I did try the paracetamol hack but that didn’t work. Seeing it in the video made me realise how awful it was though 🙈 Thanks so much for watching xx
That dress is so beautiful!!! You nailed it!
I commented on your last video about being in the middle of making the Byrdie Blouse by Pattern Scout (view A). I finished it and I love it! So much that I plan on making two more for my 2024 wardrobe.
Again, this dress you made is really perfect. I might have to start using more Indy patterns. Angie
Thank you so much! I'm glad you love your shirt I'm really tempted to make one this summer too it's good to know you enjoyed it x
Hope you feel better soon! lovely dress!
Thanks so much xx
Super video Sally and gorgeous dress. You are very talented.
Aw thank you so much xx
Great hack and successful dress Sally. Sorry you were not feeling well. I haven’t made the Lyra but I may have to purchase!
Thank you it is a lovely pattern with great hacking potential 😊xx
Hi Sally, what a thoroughly engaging video - I really enjoyed it. Your finished dress is just beautiful, and suits you so well. I love the fabric too 👌 I sympathise with your sleep problems - I have something similar from time to time. My brain just seems to wake up and won’t relax. I’ve tried reading but I then just get involved in the book ! It’s often when I’ve got a project on the go and I sort of mentally rehearse the process 😄 It just comes and goes. I hope you find a solution. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make this video Sally, I’ve learned some useful stuff 😊 Have a good week x
Thanks so much I'n glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry to hear you suffer too it's so frustrating isn't it, I get the thing about rehearsing in your head I do that too x
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Sally, May I ask you a question please - please tell me if this is the wrong forum ! I am cutting out an Atelier Jupe Tilde - probably this afternoon if I can finish the ironing 😏. I have made a few of their shirt patterns and like them. I fall nicely in their size 38. With this recent video you say that you weren’t happy with your Tilde’s fit (personally I thought it looked beautiful !) and I know fit is a very personal thing, but I wondered if you would be kind enough to tell me what problems I should be aware of ? Have a lovely day and I do hope you don’t mind the question 😊 xx
What a lovely dress, hoping you feel better 🧵✂️🪡
Thank you so much!! Xx
It turned out so beautiful ❤
Thank you so much xx
Beautiful inspiration and very smart hacks. The secret is always in the print and I think yours definitely has a Sezane vibe. The dress is gorgeous and fits you so well. I am also recreating a sezane dress but using the Atelier Jupe Tilde dress, also hacked.
Thank you! Great minds 😊 Sezane prints are so beautiful aren’t they xx
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress They are! My entire Make 9 are recreations from Sézane and Boutique Libertie 😃
Beautiful dress Sally .xx
Thank you so much xx
Great hack, thank you for sharing and taking us along on your journey but OMG I can’t get over your iron! 😮
I know it’s dreadful isn’t it. Cleaning it is going on the job list this week 😂
Beautiful Sally x
Thank you! XX
Sally, What a pretty dress. You did a wonderful job on the hack. When I can't sleep, which can be several times a week, I take Melatonin. It's an over-the-counter product.
Suzanne
Thank you for that! I’ve actually got some sleeping tablets from the dr now to take when I really need them I hope they help. Thank you for watching xx
Hi Sally, sorry you're not sleeping well. I've found Yoga Nidra to be really helpful when i have difficulty falling asleep. Some research is suggesting it can help to make up for sleep deficits too. I hope that helps you! My favorite TH-cam channel for yoga nidra is Ally Boothroyd
Thank you so much for that suggestion I'll look it up I do like practicing yoga and find it really helps me to relax x
What a lovely dress. ❤ 👗
Thank you so much xx
Love love how your dress came out , I was looking for the link for the belt loop , can seem to find it ❤
Thank you! It’s listed at the top of the video description an instagram link let me know if you still have trouble x
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress thank you 😊
So pretty!
Thank you xx
Try drinking fresh orange juice in the mornings Sally ,it worked for me,hope it does for u.
Thank you for the tip I will give it a try 😊
Insomnia is so tough, totally sympathize! Mine has been hormonal 🙆
Thank you! I think mine could be too it’s tough being a woman 😂🙈
Love this dress ❤
Thank you xx
Wow I love your dress, and these are definitely my favourite videos that you do. I’ve just bought the Lyra pattern but am too scared/inexperienced to use viscose! Do you think a chambray would work? Or a broderie anglaise? Thanks Sally.
Thank you so much! Yes a chambray would work really well and would be much more stable than the type of fabric I used haha! Good luck, the instructions are fab xx
@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress oh brilliant thank you, I feel more confident to give it a go now 👍❤️
I am really battling insomnia. Two weeks ago ended a period of 7 days even I had a total of ten hours sleep. No r exaggeration. I tried all of the sleep hygiene things. Useless for me. I see a psychiatrist regularly for therapy. Two Saturdays ago I got to the point scene I kind of understand shall deprivation as torture, I emailed my psychiatrist because I couldn’t function. It was awful. Sleep also impacts many things, including mental health. He emailed me about an hour later which I didn’t expect, I was hoping for Monday. I have na medication. Not sleeping tablets but something used to treat sleep disorders. We are currently gradually increasing the dose. I am now getting some sleep but not great quality yet. But I can function and I don’t feel like I’m being tortured.
I have suffered for years, I discovered that the Wi-Fi router influences the sleep pattern. Now that I have it switched off at bedtime my sleep is much better and deeper sleep.
Oh gosh that sounds tough I’m sorry you’re struggling so much!! I really hope the medicine helps you now. It’s frustrating when you want to be busy isn’t it x
Oh that’s interesting thank you x
Love this hack, I have worked with that fabric, so slippery under the b,ade & needle but so worth the effort, it’s so pretty and drapey which I think is quite important for a modern utility look. 🙌🫶🏻😍
It’s probably one of the most difficult fabrics I’ve ever worked with but like you say so worth it! Thank you for watching xx
Lovely, did you size down or made it according to measurements ?
I’m between a 2/3 for Tilly patterns. I would recommend going on the finished garment measurements when choosing as it does come up big x
Great result. 😅 Have you checked your iron levels. Also magnesium supplement before bed may help
I haven’t for a while but I am prone to low iron so if it continues I’ll go back to the dr. Also started taking magnesium recently so I hope that will help. Thank you 😊
Dress is pretty, can't say the same for your iron😂. Hope your sleep comes back...
Thanks so much! The iron is dreadful isn’t it I must clean it this week 🙈😂