I followed you instantly because of your style but also because i have somewhat larger hips and full thighs yet i would like some cut trouser pants. We have similar body types and style.

West Island gal here ! Nice to see local talent on you tube ! Joyeux Noel , looking forward to your makes for 2025 !

Great video and inspiring❤❤ What about people who have never sewn a day in their life😮 I'm 37 and interested

Beautiful red yarn 🧶 to make a sweater and I love the pink one too 😊 New subscriber that likes to sew 🧵 too

I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY THIS YEAR 😵‍💫 Made my best friend some really thoughtfully made bookmarks with huge thought put in and it took me like two weeks and then made two pot holders (I am like BRAND NEW to sewing and all these pins say like 30 mins beginner friendly but they aren't and jams happen and fabric matters etc.) so needless to say I didn't finish almost anything at all so I got them things they would like instead. I think my best friend will love her gifts but everyone else is getting store bought this year 🥲

I have made two shirts over and over again. the oversized shirt by the assembly line and the cornel shirt. I also just made the utility tote by motif studio and I want to make a gazillion more. I have made 3 or four bestie bags this year too. they are such a good staple! btw, love the hair! so cute!

Your hair is absolute perfection. I'm in awe 😻

Thank you for sharing, especially the pants! I'm still scared to make pants because of how exact the measurements have to be, so my go-tos are the Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills and the Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory Pattern.

You might want to check out the Arthur Pants by Sew Liberated. I’ve made six pairs so far 😅

The hashtag lookup and the Pinterest boards are fabulous suggestions. Thank you!

I just made the Daughter Judy Brier pants and I am HOOKED!! So excited to make more of those and try the Coe and Worship patterns. I love that her patterns work well on curvy bodies! No need for those frustrating, endless fit tweaks that some other patterns require.

Do you usually self-print patterns that you buy online? I've only done it once, and it was such a pain to tape all the papers together!

One year, I made my father a lap quilt. I hear (I couldn’t come home that Christmas) he actually cried when he opened it, he appreciated it so much. Meanwhile, the handknit socks that went to my mother’s house accidentally went through the washer and dryer! You definitely gotta think hard how your recipient is gonna receieve your gift before putting in that kind of time.

Out on the West Island enjoying the cold. 🇨🇦

Just making 1 gift this year, a hand sewn handkerchief made from Liberty lawn. But gifting it to a fellow sewer who will recognise it for what it is and not think ‘why have they given me a square of fabric?!’. Also, they were retailing at £10 each, and I can probably make 8 from my half meter.

I have made at least 10 pairs of (Anna Allen) Persephone Pants! I’ve used denim, velvet, corduroy, even heavyweight flannel! It’s versatile and a very beginner friendly fitted pants pattern. I’ve also sewn at least four Metamorphic Dresses (Sew Liberated). The pattern is simple enough for lots of personal touches and hacks.

I think I am the worlds biggest Hinterland by Sew Liberated evangelist - I've made A TON!

thanks to you I find the best patterns ever!

I really enjoyed the pattern reviews! Thank you … it was nice to see the set photos!! 🩷

Your haircut is great! ❤

Love your podcast! I also live inMontreal and I’m interested in the fabrics you used. Could you say a little more about what they are for all the patterns presented AND where you got them?

Hah, my family are too high maintenance for diy gift so I don't even bother.

I've made the Nancy Raglan dress and top at least 5 times. It's from "5 out of 4 patterns". I'm glad to see you're Canadian too. 🇨🇦

LOL! I looked at that shot in the alley and said, "Hey, that looks like Montreal!" Keep on sewing from one Montreal native sewista to another!

I personally love Friday Pattern Company's Donny shirt. I tend to make them out of the crazy prints I love and wear them like dressed-up tees. I've got 2 sewn that I wear every week and material to sew up another 2. I've also recently tried True Bias' Lander Pant and made 2 pairs of shorts, have material cut out for a pair of pants, and just got a lovely twill for another pair of pants. I've fitted the pattern to my body and am using it as a sloper, changing the button front to a fly front, lowering the waist, and modifying the pockets. Lastly, I've just finished up a pair of Closet Core's Morgan Jeans and have material in my stash for a second pair. I love being able to reuse favorite patterns over and over.

What a beautiful list, thank you!!! ❤❤❤

Oh that cardigan is so fun and cute.

I am making my grandkids fun knit jammies because they love them.

I started painting Christmas cards several years ago. Some of them I could be ok if they were recycled at the end if the season but some are beautiful and I felt like they were gifts. I know once the item changes hands it is not our concern, no longer ours to say what happens to it. It is lovely to get positive feedback (one bookclub friend framed it!) but mostly I don’t hear anything. I have become a bit more particular about who gets handmade items.

I love your sweaters. I have been admiring them in all of the videos I am bingeing tonight😍 😂

Teresa of Lost My Thread might be a good connection for you online. She’s in the UK but she’s from the US. She sews and knits and plays around with other things too. I really love her videos, she has a fun, quiet vibe like you do.

It’s so cool that you work at Closet Core. I saw you there (online) but didn’t make the connection.

We have an art center nearby that I have been meaning to join. It’s close by but I am so happy in my little bubble I keep forgetting to go. It’s a great space though and if I join I can hang some art in the gallery and put things in the little shop. I really should. 😅

Wow, this is a really good perspective on brand collaborations. I’ve found that recently some of my favorite creators are spending a lot of time and creativity basically creating ads for brands. Sometimes the entire video is based around the brand/product. I actually unsubscribed from a couple because of this. Filmmaking is a lot of work. I’ve considered starting a channel but editing video is not what I want to do. I just want to sew, paint, make and connect. I know that my brain really struggles with learning things outside of my special interests so unless I find myself suddenly interested in filmmaking I’ll just be on this side of the screen.

Your value is intrinsic to you - just because you are you. I know we tend to think of ourselves in a perspective of what we produce, but there are many who cannot produce and they bring so much value with their smiles or kind eyes or gentle ways. Also, you are lovely, your self comes through. I’m new to your channel. I look forward to you now!

Great fit!

I love your overalls fabric- all you need is a matching cap! 🚞

Yikes! Hate that when the needle breaks! Glad you’re ok!

I have the Jenny pattern but have been putting it off because I am not crazy about the back (impulse buy) and also because I have to go through the hassle of adjusting it to my fit. Thank you for turning us on to the back bib hack!

You remind me of my friend Jo (also Canadian) - so much that you could be her niece (or cousin)!

I love your makes!

I have the Helen’s Closet Yanta overalls but I redrew the pocket (and facing) so it is a scoop side “slash” pocket. I don’t like patch pockets. The facing is a little complicated but I’ve made it 5 times (with plans for more) - heavy denim, pant wt linen, three light wt. canvas, so it’s pretty easy now. It’s basically my uniform now, lol. It started because I wanted gardening overalls but I loved the no waistband, free and easy comfort. I couldn’t wear ready to wear because I am a pear shape and they all seem to be made for straight or inverted triangle shapes. I might make up The Tru/Bias Riley overalls or the Jenny overalls from HC just for a change (corduroy). My favorite T is the Lark T by Grainline Studio. I’ve hacked it too but I love how easy it is to merge sizes and make my favorite while changing up sleeves or necklines. The instructions are really good with both companies. For something new I’m planning on making an Aria shirt from Love Notions. They have great instructions and it’s been a long time since I made a button up blouse.

I like that True Bias Nikko - actually I went looking for the pattern while you were talming about it because I love your two tone grey/black one with the split arm. You did that though!

Literally ooh’ed out loud at those Coe trousers. Thanks for sharing!

I love the Cozi jacket from Pattern Scout. I’ve made it in different versions for myself and sister several times and I have plans for more.

Life’s too short for tight pants!!!

Great picks! 😊 I already knew Nikko would be on this list! 😁

Thanks for the great video. I'm sitting here in the most comfortable yet good looking Coe Trousers and agree with you 100%. I made them in a stretch twill for winter and will make another pair in linen for summer. And will make a denim pair now that I've seen yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

If you take your measurements around every inch, starting at the hip and moving toward the waist, you will have an idea of how quickly you need to flare out from the waist to the hip. You can even measure with a tape at the side seams to see if you need more or less room in the front vs. the back to help you shape darts. Some pants I have made had a double dart about an inch apart on the pants back, with one dart being about 1" longer than the other.

Oooh I love a TNT video ❤ I've seen your Nikko top video, but do you have videos about making any of the others? I'd especially love to see the pants patterns come together. I've been eyeing the coe but there isn’t much talk about them here on KZbin (especially compared to instagram) and I've never heard of the shop pant before but love the idea of a tapered, stovepipe or subtle barrel legged pant with good fly instructions!