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@Tinysavers 17 күн бұрын
Hi Tanya, I've just started making this top in black polka dot Georgette fabric. I was looking for some tips when making it. I like the tip of sewing the edges first it does make sense. I've gotten back into machine sewing after a break of many years. I've always hand sewn as I'm petite I shorten all my clothes and done embroidery. I went to a bunting workshop and have made pouches and drawstring bags just so I got used to using the machine. I knit and have gotten back into this after joining a knit n natter group at my library. Thank you for the tips.❤❤❤
@justletmesew 16 күн бұрын
@@Tinysavers Hi, thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy making the top, it's a gentle project to get you started again. Knitting is a real art, I admire people who can do it as it's something I really struggle with.
@jennetthamilton971 23 күн бұрын
I have the Alice and Co flight suit pattern, traced out ready to go, but.... hopefully this winter i will get it sewn up. So sorry about your cat, it's so hard to make that decision to let them go. Currently we have 2 senior dogs, aged 15 and 11, and 3 senior cats ag3d 15, 14, and 13. The oldest dog has really slowed down over the summer. I know the time is coming when i will have to make that decision, but for now we are just loving him, and enjoying everyday we have with him.
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@jennetthamilton971 I'm so sorry you're preparing yourself for the same. It's so hard to let them go, sending you lots of strength 🌼 This could be the winter that the flight suits happen, we can do it!
@sewsarahstyle 25 күн бұрын
Love the fabric for the Blanca, that will look fab! Like you I'm scared of the zip and the amount of pieces but you have now inspired me to stop being such a chicken and get on with it!! I'll be sewing alongside you hopefully as I definitely want a Blanca for Autumn / winter. Can't wait to see the Bob pants too! 🤩
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@sewsarahstyle We can do it Sarah! As soon as I'm done with my Sewfizzteacated project I'll get started on the Blanca x
@sewsarahstyle 21 күн бұрын
@@justletmesew okay, I’ll get my pattern and fabric prepped!! 🥰
@susandean4689 25 күн бұрын
I have just made the Bob pants and found the video tutorial by Sew Happy better than the instructions.
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@susandean4689 thank you for the tip, I'll take a look at their video
@TheFrenchSeams_vlog 27 күн бұрын
Yes! The blanca would be amazing on you! And how cool to recreate a whistles dress! I just love the blouse you’re wearing today xx
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Thanks Rachael, now to eek out some time to make them. The blouse is so easy, it looks involved but it comes together really quickly x
@DevonThreadTales 27 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness yes you need to make the Blanca - you will love it! Love your princess seam dress idea - that will look so fab and be so versatile ❤ Oh my goodness that blue and white viscose 😍😍😍 Lovely video ❤
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@DevonThreadTales Thanks Angela, I'll definitely be coming to you when I get stuck! I have all these plans but no time 😂
@lovejohandmade 27 күн бұрын
I love your blouse and fabrics. Sorry about your loss, pets are such a part of the family that we miss them dreadfully when they go but it’s worth it for the pleasure they bring when they are with us.
@justletmesew 21 күн бұрын
@@lovejohandmade Thank you, you're right we must remember all the years of cuddles and love ❤️
@kateglazier3726 29 күн бұрын
How amazing I live 1.5 hrs from Porto although I’ve never been. I’m trying to find where mind the maker fabric is made which I’m told it’s made in Portugal and Turkey. I live in central Portugal so best wishes from here.
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@kateglazier3726 Wow, that would be cool to track it down! You should visit Porto, it's beautiful. Obrigada 😊
@debbiecarter6430 29 күн бұрын
So so sorry to hear about Ettie. I loved seeing her in your videos. We lost our cat very suddenly last Autumn and found it really tough so I really feel for you. It was bad enough going through that with my husband but to have to go on your own is horrible. 💔 Hopefully, in time, you’ll feel ready to provide a loving home to another cat in need. In the meantime, you have some great plans and fabrics there. Hope you feel the sewjo soon and have fun making them up. Xx
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@debbiecarter6430 Thank you Debbie, I'm sorry to hear about your cat too. They leave behind a big hole 😔 We got a kitten a few months ago to prepare for the worst, as my son loved Ettie so much. The kitten has been a great distraction for him and we're planning to put her ashes in the garden x
@debbiecarter6430 28 күн бұрын
@@justletmesew 💖💖💖
@Jenns_creative_spot 29 күн бұрын
Lovely video! I have made the Simplicity over sized shirt and I love the pattern. It’s the first big 5 pattern that gives instructions on the “burrito” method and I refer to it every time I make another shirt because so many of the bug 5 don’t show that method and instead have you slip stitch the yoke down which I don’t want to take the time to do. 😊
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@Jenns_creative_spot That's great to know you've made it too and that the instructions were good. Thanks 😊
@marciahighsmith4820 29 күн бұрын
So sorry about your cat. It's simply heartbreaking! Happy Sewing!
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@marciahighsmith4820 Thank you 😊
@jenniferewart 29 күн бұрын
Thank you Tania, I love your plans and that fabric from Porto is gorgeous . I have had to say goodbye to many of my much loved cats over the years and it is heartbreaking . The lack of a summer here in the UK definitely affected my love of sewing, I just gave up with my summer plans.......I have , however just cut out a simple tried and trusted dress in a distinctly autumn fabric which hopefully will get me back into the swing of things😍 Love that Whistles dress, so good luck with that !
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@jenniferewart Thank you Jennifer, I'm sorry you've had to say goodbye so many times, it's heartbreaking. The summer weather was really disappointing, I feel your frustration. Its exciting to plan pretty summer makes but sometimes I wonder, what's the point! 🤣
@chlomo2618 29 күн бұрын
When you showed the Whistles dress, I immediately thought of a Simplicity Amazing Fit pattern I bought years ago and have never used. Then you produced that pattern!
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@chlomo2618 hehe good memory!
@angelalysandrou4830 29 күн бұрын
Great plans, love the cobalt blue fabric. Looking forward to seeing your Blanca flight suit made up
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@angelalysandrou4830 Thanks Angela, it might take some time 😂
@annettecowburn-sz8cq 29 күн бұрын
You deserve a medal for having to take your lovely cat to the vets on your own. It is the worst thing to endure. Lovely plans Tania.....love that cobalt blue viscose, that's going to be a special marnie. Aw how lovely that you got treated on your birthday to a visit to a fabric shop! I hope you can find time/ energy to make all those things. Have a great week.
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@annettecowburn-sz8cq Thank you Annette, it's a horrible experience isn't it. I will plod on with my plans and see where I get 😊
@pamgains7720 29 күн бұрын
Great to see your planned makes. I agree losing a pet is heartbreaking.
@justletmesew 28 күн бұрын
@@pamgains7720 Thank you, it is so sad x
@lindsaym8546 Ай бұрын
I recently visited Porto and had a wonderful time, although it seems we had a similar experience weather-wise. One day we took the tram to the sea and couldn’t see anything due to the mist, then towards the end of a day we climbed up Torre dos Clerigos but the mist descended faster than we could climb the steps so again we could see nothing when we reached the top 😂 Besides that we had a fantastic time, hope you did too!
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@lindsaym8546 That mist comes in quickly! We really enjoyed it, the city is a good size and there is so much to see. We also found a few fabric shops which was a bonus!
@paulamattsson8583 Ай бұрын
About the Ogden cami, I always cut my seam allowance’s with pinking shears that has helped my interfacings from fraying , your makes are always very lovely and fabric choices are impeccable 👌the pink fabric is gorgeous ❤
@Heyreneesews Ай бұрын
I would like to add that our grandmothers would wip stitch the edge. A zigzag stitch works too.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@paulamattsson8583 Thank you, that's so kind. Thank you for the tip, I always forget about my trusty pinking shears - a great idea.
@ZeldaSews Ай бұрын
My Vernon shirt had a placket that I could not figure out for the longest time. I did get help though. the top looks great on you
@ZeldaSews Ай бұрын
Tanya, The closet core top is really nice! I love the the fabric design.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@ZeldaSews Thank you Zelda, I'm really pleased that I've used it and it turned out well 😊
@LisaFaiss Ай бұрын
That Kalle shirt is really nice. I really like how you worked with the stripes.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@LisaFaiss Thank you, the fabric is really unusual.
@superbaillessews Ай бұрын
Such a lovely plans! I hope that you got them sewn up 🤩
@T669tk Ай бұрын
I have made the new look N6697 shirt a few times, I added an inch to the length for myself after the first one I made, but it has a lovely boxey shape and it is very easy to make, so I recommend that pattern 😊
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@T669tk Thank you for the tip, I'll make sure I measure the length of the blouse.
@AngelaEvers-tj1dg Ай бұрын
What a super video. Very interesting. Great makes. Love it💕
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@AngelaEvers-tj1dg Thank you Angela, thanks for watching 🌼
@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Ай бұрын
Such lovely makes!!! Well done on persevering on the Kalle! It looks really great ❤❤
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Thanks Rachael, it really tested me!
@SusanJones-v6g Ай бұрын
Just out of interest Lauren Guthrie of Guthrie and Ghani does a video for the Kalle shirt which was one of tgeir Sewing Society kits a good few years ago. Hope this helps. It can be purchased on their website
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@SusanJones-v6g Thanks for the tip 🌼
@vicki9298 Ай бұрын
As for the collar.? I make the Aria from Love Notions with the same style collar ALOT. Top And dresses. Something isn't quite right because I had zero problems. None. And I am saying this to encourage you, it's not you. It's something in the pattern. I love your makes ❤️
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@vicki9298 Thank you, that's good to hear. Thanks so much for watching and your words of encouragement 😊
@lindaboby6007 Ай бұрын
Great vlog as always. I made a blouse once with hidden placket and that too was head scratching got there in the end ❤❤
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@lindaboby6007 It's such a smart feature, worth all the effort 😊
@Yorkygirl59 Ай бұрын
Love the shirt fabric. I've made three or four shirts lately, for me and hubby, different patterns (big 4 and indie) and the collars are a struggle every time. It makes me think I've cut the wrong size collar or stand. I've managed it in the end by easing, snipping and lots of pins.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@Yorkygirl59 The easiest collar to sew for me has been the Lyra by Tilly and the Buttons. The overall fit of the bodice wasn't great but the collar went in well at least.
@lynngates1662 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing all your pretty things! I like those overalls! I believe embroidery floss is mercerized, which would keep it from absorbing dye. I love the look! (also, btw, any updates on PDF patterns should be sent to everyone who's purchased them!) I got the Kalle quite a long time ago and just haven't gotten around to it. The Deer and Doe Melilot has the same kind of hidden placket that that was giving people fits, too 😉I kind of worked it out myself, but I did know what the finished arrangement was going to be. There must be something about that step that's hard to explain haha. I think collar bands are always that way to make sure we have to really work for it! 😆😆 I remember giving up on a men's shirt collar - sometime in the 80's and to be fair, it was after 11 p.m. - in the morning I picked it up and it fit perfectly!? Happy sewing!
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@lynngates1662 These patterns do test us sometimes don't they! I love how that collar band has stayed in your mind but how frustrating that the next morning it behaved itself. The sewing pixies must have been up to their usual tricks that night!
@dorothymarquis5738 Ай бұрын
Re the placket and the collar. I have not used any indie patterns so I don't know what type of pattern markings are used. The placket should be clearly marked with both fold lines and stitching lines. Transfer these lines to your fabric and use them to fold and stitch. The collar too should be marked with dots and notches. These will indicate where the collar attaches to the shoulders and where the collar edges are attached to the front centre lines. Be careful not to attach the narrower part of the collar to the neckline. Re the facings - always zigzag the edges of all pieces - even those which will be encased within two pieces of fabric, eg. the neckline edge of a facing, inside a yoke or the binding.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@dorothymarquis5738 Thank you for all those tips, you have a wealth of knowledge. I will zig zag even hidden edges from now on.
@loisg2316 Ай бұрын
A few thoughts on your Ogden cami. I have never had the issues you have had. Instead of clipping underarms you could try neatening the seam by using pinking shears. Much easier and safer then clipping if you are worried about snipping into your seam line. Do you hem your lining? It would stop fraying. Another idea is to add elastic to make the lining into a shelf bra. Finally I have lengthened the lining to make the cami reversible. Great summer makes ❤
@marygreen7225 Ай бұрын
Great video Tania. I love your Kalle shirt. Angela from Devon Thread Tales did a sew a long on the Kalle about three years ago, you may find that helpful. Thank you for sharing your makes
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@marygreen7225 Thank you, I watched Angela's video but she did a different version without those features. Thanks for watching 😊
@angelalysandrou4830 Ай бұрын
Great vlog, all your makes are great but especially the Kalle shirt, love that fabric. With the Ogden cami could you overlocker all the edges of your facing and outer pieces before you start.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@angelalysandrou4830 Thank you. I will need to finish those facings for sure!
@evasaker2476 Ай бұрын
What lovely makes! Love your colourful choices of fabric, but also the charcole jumpsuit! The embroidery was lovely, such a nice personal detail. The fuschia pink fabric is stunning, I have never seen anything like it, you will look amazing in it! As you held it in front of you I think it went very well with the jumpsuit you were wearing. 💞 My tip on the Calle shirt collar is to just cut it shorter next time. I wouldn’t struggle like that if I came across an issue with a pattern. I often make shortcuts after my own head as I have years of experience, maybe more than the pattern constuctor 😉 Another tip I have when you are trying out a new pattern - measure your tried and true patterns and compare the width, length and so on. You can also measure your RTW clothes that fit well and compare with the pattern pieces.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@evasaker2476 Thank you For your tips, so helpful! I will try shortening the collar piece and see how that goes. I love the pink fabric and it was such good value for such an unusual design!
@evasaker2476 Ай бұрын
@@justletmesew ❤️
@louiseroberts9553 Ай бұрын
Hi Tania. your makes are so good - love everything you have made I can not get an Ogden to fit me and have given up on the pattern
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@louiseroberts9553 Thank you so much. Sorry to hear that about the Ogden, I hope you've found another cami top as they're a great staple 🌼
@ErinSews Ай бұрын
The Kalle is beautiful! I’m so glad you persevered with it because the hidden placket and the fabric are phenomenal. I haven’t made that pattern but I made a McCall’s one with the same type of collar and also struggled with it feeling too long. I thought it was me too but then I found a sew along and the person making it had the same issue. She ended up just cutting it down to fit so I did the same thing and it was so much easier, and looked fine.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@ErinSews Hi Erin, I think I will try that too as it just seemed so much fabric to try and ease in, weird. I made an Oliver and S pattern with that type of collar years ago and had the same issue. All the tutorials I watched for stand collars looked straight forward, I couldn't figure out where I'd gone wrong 🤷♀️
@sew_So_beautiful Ай бұрын
Closet Core has a sew along on their website for the Kalle. Maybe it will help with the issues you were having, especially the collar. I haven't watched it, but I'm pretty sure that if it doesn't help, they are pretty good with getting back to you, if you contact them.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@sew_So_beautiful Thank you, I used the sewalong alongside the instructions. Contacting them is a good idea, thanks
@susanaustin7554 Ай бұрын
Hi I gave you the wrong person for the tutorial on the kalle shirt it should have been Angela of Devon thread tales. It was a whole tutorial in 2 parts from start to finish - brilliant. I followed her all the way to the finish and my shirt was perfect. You will have to do a search as it was about three years ago but it is still there. Good Lick.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@susanaustin7554 Thanks, I did watch Angela's tutorial but she did a different placket and collar sadly.
@farmwife7944 Ай бұрын
can I suggest that you teach us what an afternoon tea is? I have never seen the real thing (growing up across the pond), where we have breakfast, lunch, and dinner/suppers. My exposure to “teas” apart from the beverage are only what I have seen on fictional tv shows and occurs only in England. It looks like it is a snack event or is it a meal? Do people dress up , and is this anything that is still part of daily life? Over here the tea taxes in the 1700’s and The Boston Tea Party sealed the fate of tea here as being less than desired or even unpatriotic. It has taken over 200 years for tea sales here to recover and when folks prefer tea over coffee they are viewed with suspicion. 😉 I do like a nice hot tea with lemon and honey and the occasional herbal tea but the event itself is a mystery.
@foxynannabev Ай бұрын
LOL 🤣🤣🤣 aww u made me laugh so much hun 😂 ok a afternoon tea was a term used in the 1800’s & 1900’s & that’s when the upper class ladies got dressed up & met up with friends, sat in the garden or park (can’t do it that often over here 🇬🇧 we don’t get the weather for it 😢) & had a cup of hot tea 🫖 & a biscuit 🍪 (that’s the definition of so a English afternoon tea), it’s not a meal 🍽️ just a snack & we don’t do it like that anymore when we go round to our friends house we might have a cup of hot tea or a drinky poo 🥂🍷🍹🍸lol oh & I can’t stand coffee 🤢🤮 never have liked it 🤷🏼♀️ hope I’ve helped ya figure it out 😂😂xxx
@farmwife7944 Ай бұрын
@@foxynannabev thanks so much for educating me. sending love and acceptance from the other side of the pond (even if you don’t like coffee) ❤️
@foxynannabev Ай бұрын
@@farmwife7944 lol 🤣🤣🤣
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@farmwife7944 I love this, picturing lots of suspicious tea drinkers 😂 Google 'afternoon tea Harrods' for a real insight into it. It can be posh, or a light meal before your big evening meal. An event like this is to replicate the smarter, social event. You'd wear something smart to a very smart cafe or venue. Lots of tea, tiny sandwiches, cakes, macaroons etc. Coffee culture is big in the UK too, coffee shops are everywhere with all the endless ways of making coffee.
@annettecowburn-sz8cq Ай бұрын
Those shorts and vest top are lovely Tania, and the kalle is gorgeous too.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@annettecowburn-sz8cq Thank-you Annette 😊
@susanaustin7554 Ай бұрын
Karina of lifting pins and needles has great tutorials on collars. Don’t give up it’s a lovely pattern.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@susanaustin7554 Karina is great. I only found one tutorial from her but the bodice was gathered at the neckline so I couldn't work out the ease problem. I think I'll do a mock up and see if reducing the collar length helps. Thanks 🥰
@susanaustin7554 Ай бұрын
@@justletmesewHi I’m sorry I gave you a bum steer! It was Angela of Devon Thread Tales - sew with me. She does a complete tutorial on the Kalle shirt it’s in 2 parts and it is brilliant. I followed her from the start I did not look at the instructions at all, and my shirt was a complete success. It was three years ago so just put in a search on KZbin. Good luck.
@debbiecarter6430 Ай бұрын
One way of finishing your facing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDMq5-pitKrh9Esi=HKUeCmGnYk6Jbi5X
@debbiecarter6430 Ай бұрын
Absolutely love your Kalle shirt. Well done for persevering 😊💖
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@debbiecarter6430 Thank you Debbie 🌼
@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea Ай бұрын
That is the best Kalle shirt I have ever seen. Better than on the pattern cover, better than any of the peopleI follow. You look smashing in it. The fabric is phenomenal with that pattern. Awesome make! Hope your birthday was great!
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea Thank you so much, that is so kind 🥰 I've never seen a fabric like it, really unusual. I had a great birthday, thank you 🌼
@gingerninja_sews Ай бұрын
Sian (kittenish behaviour) sews the interfacing on then flips it over and irons it on for a neat finish on facings i think she has done a mini tutorial. Ive also used bias binding on the edges. Gorgeous makes Tanya 😊
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@gingerninja_sews oooh thanks for the tip, I'll take a look at her tutorial.
@cindywinkler4172 Ай бұрын
Denim is gorgeous
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@cindywinkler4172 Thanks! 😊
@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Ай бұрын
What a fab haul from the market!! And the challenge is just such a great idea!!! So lovely to include everyone and who doesn’t love an Afternoon Tea ❤
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Thanks Rachael! It's a fun challenge, plus it lasts a while so lots of time to get something sewn up 😊
@christong9868 Ай бұрын
Love Walthamstow Market. Great bargains
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@christong9868 it's great isn't it!
@ChristineSewsALot Ай бұрын
Those were some good deals!
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@ChristineSewsALot Hi Christine, they were really good value!
@jennetthamilton971 Ай бұрын
My friend and I are planning an afternoon tea in a nearby city sometime in October, so this challenge couldn't have come at a better time. What amazing deals fot the fabric. I love that pink! And the denim! It's getting very expensive!
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@jennetthamilton971 That's great timing! Definitely join in with the challenge 😊
@julianachandler2975 Ай бұрын
That pink fabric is amazing ❤Definitely a dress.
@justletmesew Ай бұрын
@@julianachandler2975 Thanks Juliana, a dress would be so pretty 😊