I love your dress and fabric choice. I have the book and will definitely make this dress. Being a mature lady, I will have to length ❤ Thank you so much for sharing 👗 and your pattern matching is perfect 👌 ❤

From where we can get the paper cutting????

Thank you, I now feel confident to try this pattern xx

I just made a skirt it in black but I don't do sewing everyday some of the time I at work so I got no time my husband said it a hobby I just wish I could sew a bit more 😊😢❤

it a lovely video you done very well lookforword to see more of your new video are going to make some more new videos amanda perkins

Hi Jody I do love your videos when are you going to start a new series for 2024 Amanda ❤😂❤

are you going to do more sewing again soon this year in 2024 amand perkins

I think Im going to ignore the piss instructions that came with the kit and just do my best following along here. I can NOT with how horrible a job the sewcurvy people did with them. SHAME!

Thank you so so SO SO SO much for sharing your experience with this. I'm actually quite upset with the distributer for not sending me anything for literally months, calling the pattern a 'beginner' pattern before proceeding to provide some of the most abysmal instructions I've ever seen! 'Sew the back to the front once you've sewn the back to itself and to the other front which should also be sewn the the front thats been sewn to the other back'. Why are they calling this a beginner pattern while they explain a non-beginner-sewist pattern so horrifically that even an experienced sewist isnt quite sure what in the blazes they're on about? I felt stolen from when they sent me nothing for months after taking my money, and now STILL feel stolen from looking at these beyond awful instructions! I am a beginner and have dealt with only 10, 15- maybe even 20? Patterns. This is hands down the worst set or instructione uve ever seen- ever. Which puts it in the bottom 10% of any instructions I've ever paid money for, nevermind never being sent anything until I blasted them on instagram after being ignored for several months. Just... God. I think i might have a better time following your video thsn trying to decipher the dross i was sent in the mail.

I got a little room to do my sewing it's not to bad but I love 😍 it ❤

Thank you for tutorial. Ive just cut out my fabric for this pattern, but decided to mash a different top to it. I love the dress i last made ( the top half especially) but love the skirt and pockets on this one, so fingers crossed it works as im just a novice. So much better to see it being made than following instructions.

I loved the basting of the double ended dart, however if you sewed through the paper did you trim your stitches to take the paper off. It didn’t look like that in the shot after so I wondered if you had done something else. Thanks

Excellent! Was that one day? I’m sure you were tired.

You are just straight up delightful. Bras have always intimidated me because I’m very picky about the fit, but you make it look super easy.

Great job! Fitting is always a hit and miss but you will get it!

Just came across this vlog and it's a pattern I have but wasn't sure about making your dress looks great thanks for the tops, is the split high past the knee that was my concern 👗

Well done! I think the fabric was a challenge you won 😄

Cashmerette has a great size calculator. The upper bust is measured without a bra :) Your rayon fabric stretched and moved about while you we pressing the interfacing - I struggled for a while before my Gran showed me. You can always place the fabric pieces over interfacing then cut and then iron it on.

Very cool, you did an awesome job, and so quickly, lol! I am in the process of moving and will have my sewing space in the living room, so you’ve given me something to think about. Thanks so much!

What JUKI machine dis you use in this video? 😊

Ooops, critique of the industry that designs these patterns, you are a super talented seamstress!

I see zero support for the center front weight, which for anyone with heavy breasts is where the posture crippled (pulls pectoralis tighten, shoulder blades slide forward, as trapezius slacken) and diaphragm breathing is compressed. Horrible. Still no stable and supportive front closure. Still making back closure for the ease of access for someone other than me..........

I would use the serger not the sewing machine. But the cardigan looks lovley.

I'm loving these videos. Great photography and really clear to see what you're doing. I've had this project sitting waiting for several months too, but haven't plucked up the courage to start - you've inspired me to have a go! Really looking forward to watching how you insert the lining (which is my main hangup), and to seeing your finished blazer.

Очень уважаю ваш творческий труд 👍✊🌹🌹

I've been hoping to find someone who was doing a series on this blazer! Thanks for the videos :)

Great video!! I’m really keen to see how you get on with the next mock up. You and I are built a little bit the same way (narrow shoulders, strong biceps and busty) 😊 so it’s very useful for me to see how you tackle the adjustments. 🇨🇦

Your explanation of how to do a bicep adjustment is amazing and super helpful! I have big arms and until today, I never knew how to fit them. Thank you so much for this! :)

I'm just watching this, I heard you say that marking your pattern pieces might be challenging. I think you can use thread to mark your fashion fabric (hand basting). It may be in your tailoring book? I don't know enough to help, I just know it's a thing. This is going to be fabulous! Thanks for the video!

Did you find a way to avoid the side boob issue? I finally bought this pattern! can't wait to make it :)

Haaa, so glad I found your channel and especially this video 💕. I've literally just started cutting out the pattern paper as we speak ❤️ Subbing ✌️

Thanks! I'm making this now so appreciate the help!

In case you haven’t seen this Liz Sews video yet on making adjustments to fit the bra to your body. They might not be the exact adjustments you need, but it was helpful for me to get an idea of how to go about things: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6SrnJZ8jMh5Zqs

ooooh, thank you for the sweet "chef's kiss" on the Mood sewing patterns! I'm the collaborator with Mood that drafts almost all of their free sewing patterns (they do all the sewing & instructions). There are over 300 free patterns now and still more coming!

You seem lovely 😊 I’d love it if you could keep the picture of the outfits up a bit longer - they transitioned a little too fast for me (I have a disability and can’t focus as quickly). I didn’t want to miss what you were referencing so I rewound - I enjoyed your video and would love to see more. Thank you for introducing me to Mood! It really is a great website for inclusive patterns.

Bolder holder 😂

The pattern instructions tell you what pages to print for what length cardigan. Use the layers to only print your size. Makes it quicker and easier.

please leave the pictures up longer so we can follow along

Your Marlow turned out beautifully! I love your fabric choice!! Thank you for making this detailed video.

It would be great for your “affiliates” if you linked them properly in your drop down ☹️

Hi Jody, new to your channel. Great selection of patterns. The Libby skirt is cute 😍 Also love the Garnet cardigan. Thanks for sharing!! Angela

Can confirm the Peppermint Everyday Dress is totall doable for beginners! I did it for this challenge last year, and it took me two whole days and lots of fretting over nothing, but I ended up with an awesome fun dress in happy cactus pattern fabric. If any other beginners are watching this and like that dress, go for it! Look up a sewalong on KZbin too, that helps a ton. Great pattern suggestions, looking forward to seeing what you end up making!

Looking forward to your surprise on the 31st 😁.

I love that mccalls dress! ive had my eye on it for ages. would love to see it if you make it!

About that gorgeous broderie anglais, it instantly made me think of the dress that Raph made on the GBSB last year I think. Also, Viki sews has a free dress pattern that’s been made up in the same gold colour broderie anglais as the one Raph made, if I remember correctly he dyed his fabric just as you’re suggesting. It might be an idea to check them both out for inspo!

Great options - thank you for sharing! And good luck with your make! I just cut out my fabric last night and will hopefully be sewing my entry over the weekend!

The first fabric looks like a brodery anglais, which is great for a looser fitting bodice and super breathable in hot weather. I agree that lining it would be a good idea with those holes! You could make something really simple like the Ashton Top by Helen's Closet or the Ogden Cami by True Bias and just extend the facing to fully line them! Not free patterns, but potential ideas if you don't use the fabric up for Sew Frugal.

Liked your picks. That lovely broderie Anglaise that you haven't used because it's white. Have you ever thought about dying it? Cotton always takes dye well and if the thread is polyester it will end up being a different shade which might look fun. And that transparent fabric could have a cami under it. I've decided that I'm going to make that lovely free Etta cami and then make a blouse out of some lovely chiffon I've never used for the same reason.

Some lovely suggestions, I think your khaki knit would be fine with big sleeves and you’d just need to line the bodice 👍🏻

Love that you've dug out your oldest fabrics - that's exactly what the challenge is about! The 1st one looked like a broderie Anglais to me usually cotton with the embroidery being a polyester thread, so sometimes tricky to dye as the polyester doesn't take the dye as well as cotton! Thanks for sharing your ideas & patterns Jody 🤗