Try washing a 4" square of your wool fabric. I'd just wash and dry the swatch as you would normally treat any of your Knits the first time and see what happens. Sometimes you can get away with it. If so, do it a couple more times to make sure it doesn't felt on you. If it doesn't like that treatment, try something more delicate again with another swatch and see what happens, perhaps just soaking and spinning, and dry on a cooler setting. If it really doesn't like that, try just soaking it in cool water with Eucalin or some other wool wash that doesn't require rinsing, squeeze or lightly spin it out and lay it flat to dry. You can treat most wools like that, but it's a bit more effort.

I love your top. It's the kind I wear the most. I checked, but I don't think I have that specific pattern, but I have one very similar to it, but it comes with a dress. I think I need to make it now after seeing yours. That burgundy looks great on you.

Another viewer has a definite point with the color/neckline being too big. It’s difficult to see if there is a back yoke or not. I would remove the sleeves, open up the side seams and lay pattern pieces on top to see what kind of room you have. The armscye is very large so that may determine what’s usable. It’s a gorgeous fabric and you will do something beautiful no doubt!

I like no collar blouses. My neck is short and a collar takes up skin. So with your long hair i would choose a no collar giving your neck area a cleaner look.

I wonder if the neck opening and collar are going to be really big on you.

I live the flowers and colours of that fabric too. It's going to be a lovely blouse and I look forward to seeing what you do with it! ❤

This is a really fun idea! I am looking forward to seeing how the new version of the blouse turns out. The fabric is very pretty.

I love the colors in the blouse you thrifted, Angela. The fabric is very pretty! Can't wait to see what you do with it. ☺☺👗👗

Hi Angela - I’m curious if you made that Marlo sweater and how it turned out with one of those Mood swatches?

Hi Angela! Great pants and i think they would be great in spring/summer. Love your hashtag!😂

Pants look great on you. Interesting pattern. Don’t quote me on this, but I thought I read somewhere that when you add rows of stitching to elastic, like you did, it actually makes the elastic less stretchy, hence why the back waist feels looser on you. Just thought I’d mention it. Thanks for sharing.

Very cute... I love how you styled your outfit...

Hi Angela - the style/colour of the pants look great on you. And matched with a white button down shirt would be fabulous.

Hi Angela! That is a cool hashtag! 😎 Your pants look very nice on you!

Hi Angela! Your pants look great! The navy is a perfect color to wear with so many things.

I've made a few pairs of the Clare pants for summer - just in light fabrics, and I've thought of them as casual pants for hot weather. But your beautiful pair have made me rethink this pattern and I might try them in linen or a "nice" fabric next, when I saw your pair I could immediately visualise them in the office with a tunic or blouse. Thanks for this video.

That was a fun anniversary celebration! Congrats on 3 years and happy sewing! 😊-Deborah

So glad I found your unboxing. I got mine last week. Like yours, threads were everywhere and i thought it was used. I see yours I the same. It amazes me that they don’t care enough to be more careful with the threads. I remember that brother used to take more care of their machines when preparing for sale, so i never dreamed they would be so sloppy. (Of course, i always got my machines from a local shop) So, i returned it and got a replacement today. I opened it tonight and, again, the threads are a mess. It is worse this time. It took me 45 minutes of untangling and the blue thread is so tightly wrapped around the foot that i cannot get it untangled. The foot is frozen and unable to be lifted. I’m afraid of breaking it, so I’ll call brother tomorrow morning. It was about 20 minutes too late to call them tonight. I’ve been sewing for many, many years, so I’m used to sewing machines but, like you, it took me much research and fretting before buying this one. Like you, i was attracted to the many happy users on line. Wish me luck.

Your choices of colors are spot on. I don’t try to match colors exactly all the time. Your print has so many colors that having slightly different hues will work well. Good luck with your capsule. I will follow along and hopefully see your creations as you make them.

Hi Angela - I have discovered thrifting recently- so much fun. Love your thrifted top.

Hi Angela - I really enjoyed this video. Even though I’ve only been sewing for a short while I love it so much and it’s wonderful tapping into the creative side of my brain which has barely been used for many many years.

Thank you for your tips on the cargo pockets. They are very helpful!

Well done I think it is a great color for you and as you stated a duster maybe in the same color or a jacket. Thank you for sharing.

We're getting snow again, like we needed more!! Great video!! Pantsuary for the win

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I'm so impressed, Angela! I've been wanting to sew pants for a couple of years, but am so intimidated by the fit. But I'm giving it a go with a pair this month. I'm really interested to see your makes this month. I hear what you're saying about heavy ponte pants! I made the Style Arc Parker Ponte Pants and used a rather heavy ponte as well. I wear them, and they keep me warm, but yeah, they're a hefty pair of pants. 🤣🤣 Wow - 12 inches of snow! Living in California, I've just never had a snowy day. Farley is so cute! Ricco our little Maltese doesn't like to get his feet wet when it rains. I can't imagine him liking snow like Farley does! Looking forward to your makes!

Hi Angela - I loved learning more about you!

Hi Angela - I’ve started using Swedish tracing paper and find it works very well. It’s kind of cloth like so doesn’t shift when I’m cutting out the fabric plus I can pin up the sides which help with gauging sizing. Love all your videos.

Hi Angela! I love all that you made last year. It's an impressive collection! Looking forward to what you decide to make in 2025!!😊

Angela, that sweater dress is lovely. You must find somewhere to wear it! I recall when you purchased your serger last year. Would love to see your serger learning journey in upcoming videos.

What a fantastic year it was! Great work and looking forward to see what you create in '25! Cheers my friend!

Hi Angela, you made some lovely things in 2024 and I love how all the pieces play together!

Thanks for a great vlog 😊😊

Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary. Love your channel.

Just received today the blanket I want to use to make this skirt - intend to sew view C. I'm not a brand new sewist but I wouldn't call myself an expert. You look so lovely in your skirt and I appreciate your review!

Those pants are lovely-well worth the time to fix. Do you think that pattern style could be made shorter (midi-length) and work as a split-skirt? That might be something I try-easy style to wear when getting out of a car while looking like a skirt. Thanks for sharing.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing your video!❤

Yes, the elastic issue. I've graduated to at least 1" elastic with a wider waistband.

Happy Thanksgiving! I can’t wait to see your sundress turned into a cute summer dress to wear. As soon as I saw it I thought “I would wear that as a dress”. Glad you were able to fix your waistband. I only ever use non fold elastic, I hate it when the flimsy waistbands fold. I’m really excited to see your tips video.

Happy Thanksgiving. Great video today.

In particular, I found this video fascinating because you instructed the process so well I can relate to it! Thank you for sharing!

I love the top/dress youre wearing. ❤ There are so many great 1990s patterns. I have a pleated skirt pattern from the 90s that i still use and a friend found a Kwik Sew coat pattern at a thrift shop in L.A. and bought it for me. ❤ The coat patterns from the 90s are great, sleek designs.

Thanks they look great! Did not understand a couple of the instruction around the pocket corners and flap so thanks for showing those bits as now I get it! Thanks!

Hi Thank you for the review. Am putting in the waist band right now using your changes.

I pulled out a pile of clothes awaiting alterations last week - must be the season for this! I don't enjoy it, but it doesn't make sense to have things that aren't being worn, either, if they can be fixed to work. Congratulations on raising money to help with hurricane relief.