Hi Dianne, I like the first version of the coat but the changes have made the coat so much better its a pitty you didnt have some matterial left because covered buttons would look good, look forward to see what buttons you decided to put on. Susan,🌺🌸🌼🌻

I like the new look coat better than it previously was. I would just have two large buttons at the front, I think four would be too fussy, but that’s my opinion 😁. I’m sure whatever you decide it will work.

Hi Dianne, I must admit I like the coat much better now you've made the changes and the back is great! I think you'll wear it more too. ☺xx

Lovely top; thanks for posting 👏

Hello Dianne, this coat looks totally different now you have removed the flaps. Much more wearable as a winter coat. I think 2 large heather coloured buttons at the front and the same but smaller for the back would make this a statement coat. This is an expensive looking coat, enjoy wearing it. I look forward to seeing it finished. Happy sewing 🧵

Exactly, change it then wear it. It looks like a totally different coat now Dianne.

Thank you for this video ! I am more used to follow instructions on a video, as I was a bit confused with the very basic instructions. Have a nice day :)

That’s a lovely top for a casual Christmas look. Thanks for saying about the cutting of the sleeves, I have a ,not very informative ,sewing pattern and I think I have cut them out wrongly as both back notches ended up on the same side! Luckily I still have a bit of fabric so I will do another one the opposite way.

Hi Dianne. Great sew along and great tips.❤

Love the colour and it suits you, a simple make but the fabric makes the most of it. Thanks for sharing have a good weekend.Susan 🌸🌼🌺

Lovely fabric

Love your jumper. I would love to make one for myself like yours in a stretch velvety fabric

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Thank you this is really inspirational!

Hi Dianne, hope you still made the most of your weekend rather than allowing your disappointment to over shadow it. Was your fabric buys a local shop or on line. I think she will love the dress and your top will be lovely. Have a good week. Susan ❤️🤗

What a shame the house was such a disappointment, I find it is getting harder and harder to figure out how an accommodation really is as photos and reviews can be truly misleading. The fabrics you bought are beautiful. Your sons girlfriend must be very happy:) May I ask you which top you are wearing? It looks very pretty.

Hi Dianne, sorry your weekend hasn't worked out as you'd planned - that's so disappointing! Seems like you're trying to make the best of it though 😏 Nice that you've treated yourself to some fabric and have plans for it. I've been working on a velvet top in the same colour as your new blue knit! It's something I started a couple of years ago and never finished - I think it's because I found the polyester velvet hard to work with. There's not much to do though so it won't take long to finish. Hope you get a refund for the holiday house! xx

Thank you for the tutorial, have made this a few times, do you think I could use sequin fabric?

Hi Dianne, it makes sense to refashion items if clothing that are not always being bought out to ware I'm with you on that reasoning.Hope you have a good weekend. Susan 🌺🌻🌸🌼

It's great when you can alter something so you get more wear from it especially if you love the fabric. 😊

Hi Dianne! I have to do a good look through my closet also to separate out the different seasons. It's not many but it would not hurt to separate it.😅

Love the blue top, I definitely would like to give it a go

Hi Dianne the method of refitting to looks successful and l like the neck detail, and beautifully colour in the dress. I'm still reading Black berry and Wild Rose and I'm loving it ,Iv taken to read it in the evening just after our evening meal for an hour. Thanks for all your efforts I all ways enjoy your videos you wided my knowledge and that's a really good thing😊🌼🌸🌻🌺

This is spooky, only minutes ago I commented on your latest Minerva vlog as I’m right in the middle of sewing that exact Simplicity pattern. And the next thing on my sewing table is replacing the zip in my husband’s walking trousers! Are you peeking through my sewing room window?! 🤣🤣. Great timing. Thank you very much. 😀

Hi Dianne, great job with the zipper.

Hi Dianne This video is perfect timing because my zipper broke on my favorite fleece jacket last winter and I put it away to replace a new zip in the summer which I forgot to do. It’s starting to get cooler so as I was taking out my winter clothes I remembered my jacket and was going to look for a video to learn how to replace it. I subscribe to your channel and this popped up just at the right time. Thanks for the tutorial. This was very helpful and I’m glad I subscribe to your channel. I always enjoy your videos on sewing and book recommendations Have a good week.

Dianne, I loved your video (I always do) and totally agree with your comments and sentiments. I sometimes think that sewing has become a bit of an obsession the way that everything is so quickly made. I’m slow! I haven’t read The Offing, but have listened to a reading on Radio 4 Extra. I loved it and got completely lost in it. I wonder if you have a suggestion for an a line skirt pattern for a tartan wool fabric please. Keep doing your videos. Love them.

Hi Dianne, totally agree with your sentiment , I watch your videos and Little wonderful life. I bought the book Blackberry and wild rose and have set aside and hour before our evening meal to read it and I am benefiting for that down time and enjoying the book. Thanks for the book review will see if I can get that second hand. Have a good week Dianne Susan 🌼🌺🌻

I thoroughly enjoyed this video - I agree totally about the over consumption we all tend to suffer from these days - I never watch 'unboxings' or fabric stash trawls. Quite a few You Tubers I follow have backed off for a while or slowed down and reflected on what they're doing. My wardrobe is mainly altered/modified charity shop clothes and I've gleaned lots of tips from your makes. Abbeydale Road is one of my favourite shopping locations - as is Spring Gardens Buxton - I've been known to spend up to £20 in one charity shop spree! 😊

Lov your top❤

Hello from Australia just finished reading Blackberry and Wild Rose really enjoyed it not something I would have picked up. I agree with everything you said today. My husband commented the other day where do these women wear all those clothes. Can't be going anywhere to busy sewing. Kaye

Regardless of topic, I never pass up any of your videos.

Really enjoyed this vlog….it made me think. I also love that you add books into the mix as I am a real bookworm. I think you have just added a book to my list!!!

It looks great as a cardigan. Thanks for the tutorial. I did need to watch it a few times to figure out how you made the front band, but I finally think I got it. Thanks

Thanks for video, love this. Just making a jacket and made a toile before using my nice fabrics, thinking I might take collar off toile and try using it for lining. Fingers crossed it works!

Another great remake Dianne, it's a good idea to see what can be made with clothes you don't wear and if it doesn't work then you've not really lost anything! Inspirational as always ☺

Really interesting Dianne, I can’t get the blackberry book at my library, but I’ll keep an eye out, thank you.

Lovely vlog! I am a bit of a bookworm so loved hearing your reviews.

Thank you for this video, please keep on sharing your reads with us!!!

Great re make Dianne, you cintinue to imspire me to try your methods, Im just about to unpick a dress my daughter gave me ti refashion. Thank you for all your efforts I really appreciate all you do.Susan 🌼🌻🌸

That top turned out very nice. I have taken inspiration from you and begun remaking some of my things. I really enjoy the process of thinking things through and then accomplishing the vision. Thank you for your great videos.

Lovely cardigan. How did you get such a good finish on the bottom hem band? Mine doesn’t lie as flat. What hints and tricks do you have to avoid a wavy bottom?!!, do you overlock the seams together to finish it off/ and cuffs? If so do you use three or four threads on the overlocker? Also how do you get the bottom seam to lie flat?

Hi Dianne, Brought Blackberry and Wildrose on your recommendation arriving Wednesday, I have read all the Thursday murder club books or should say listened on Borrow box audio from the library and I have his latest book ordered from Borrow box. Enjoyed the book review.Have a good week 🌼🌻🌸🌺

Great reviews, I will definitely be reading BlackBerry and Wild Rose. I agree with you about the Dave Goggins’ book, I admire him but he is a little too intense for me. And I know the Batavia story well as I live on the west Australian coast (no spoilers!)

Loved the instructions- very helpful. I feel that I could make this dress. Adding a skirt lining was another great idea. Thanks for sharing ❤

Such a nice surprise to see you do a book review. i'm always looking for a good read and you have given me some good ideas. I shall be reading The Night Ship next. Thank you. Your videos are always full of amajing sewing content and now some good ideas for a good read. Hope to see another book review soon

Oh yes that was very interesting Dianne. I too love historical novels especially Phillips Gregory! Some good ideas for Christmas. Thanks!

What a result Dianne and very inspiring too!

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

what a great idea ... I love these upcyling videos. You've encouraged me to have a go at binding seams which I've not done before 😊