Does the elastic goes all the way front and back of waistband or only in the back please?

Deb, I have a question about the Peppermint Magazine wide leg pants. Do you know why the zipper is installed left handed? I didn't realize this until after I completed the pants. Suzanne

Lots of lovely ideas Debs. I have made the Bardon dress and the Sauvie Sun dress, I made the Bardon dress and it was so shapeles that I ended up putting an elastic Into the waist and wore it recently on holiday and I really enjoyed wearing it. The Sauvie Sun dress with the elastic waist was also a great success. Can I suggest you look at The Hinterland dress from Sew Liberated, which is perfect for layering.

That dress you have on is just lovely and the fabric is stunning. I would be very interested to see the Sauvie made up. I keep thinking about making this. I don't see why woven patches wouldn't work for the nest top given that the rest of the bodice would stretch, I just don't know how good they would look - I also have that pattern but am saving it to make for the winter. I am having a 'Donny' moment having just made two and about to start on a third. I am thinking perhaps I will wear this style for the summer rather than pulling on a t-shirt which is what I usually do!

Lovely plans X I’m currently toileing the Avid seamstress sundress, I think I’ve nearly got the fit 🤞🏻 I definitely put things off if I’m not feeling the feels, which is why I have so many WIPS Good luck with your summer sewing ❤

Loving the plans. Teal for Yantas I think and the duvet for the Closet Core Crew dress. I love that pattern but currently not in a position to sign up at the moment. Stripy t shirt fabric looks so good. Hand stitching on hols- what a fab idea- very restful. Definitely one to think about when holidaying in the UK. I have been busy making wrap skirts and blouses as Co-ords as well as dresses and wide leg flowy trousers but so frustrated at the weather I haven’t worn everything yet! Happy Sewing😊. Lynne

Hi the pinky plummy fabric I gave you is sand washed viscose twill - if that helps

lovely plans, and adore your fabrics, wonderful colours. Both options for dungers are lovely, leaning towards the more teal one. I am also making some fresh tee shirts, as mine were tired. Really enjoy your vlogs

I do enjoy your vlogs - we have similar taste. I’ll buy all natural fabrics in blues and I adore a blue stripe jersey - any shade, navy,steel blue etc. I stopped at the eternal maker on the way back from the beach (down in Chichester) with the dog and husband and just had to buy yet more striped blue and white jersey - anyway I’m making two new t shirts - a gable and an Agnes as I like to refresh my t shirts too. I’ve also a steel blue linen pair of burnside bibs cut out as my old pair need replacing. Your plans sound exhausting - I also list 30 things I want to make and forget I sew about 2 things a month and recycle maybe one older project. Your swimsuit looks an amazing fit. The Liberty swimwear fabric is joyous.

Lovely ideas x I desperately need to make some nice tops so rhapsody is on the cards for me

Why not put a triangle of fabric into the Canopy top, like a modesty panel? Really enjoy your vlogs x

The colors in your outfit suit you so well!! Of course your "bad" influence and lovely pants made me get the oxbow, but I had my eyes on them for a while already just needed the last push. And I instantly made them up, they turned out really cute, just like yours:)

Very late to comment, but here I am. The top you're wearing is beautiful. It's such a wonderful print for you. The shirt dress looks great. I'm voting for burgundy, though I may be too late. The bag sounds really cool. I love the fabric and webbing choices. Hope life is being kind to you!

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Your Reeta looks lovely! I like the darker red drawstring 😍. I’ve always liked the look of the I AM Irma too. Looks so nice xx

Great content today Debs! I would use the darker red ribbon for your dress, maybe only because I'm not a fan of green! I'm currently making an Assembly Line Long Sleeve Tunic which I was enjoying, but I've reached a stage where the instructions are a tad inscrutable (to me, anyway!) and have stalled. I'm hoping when I get back to it all will become clear!

Love the fabric you used for your cuff top Debs, and the Irma pattern looks fab, I would deffo be interested in a shirt comparison video. I recently made Blandine by I am patterns and after wearing it think I need to do a forward shoulder adjustment too, it was strangling me 😂 I’ve also traced out pattern pieces for La Combishort by Atelier Brunette, total wishful thinking on my part that we’ll actually get to see any sun this year 😎 we can only hope

Hi Deb! Loved your outfit in this video, and your recent makes! The dress on the mannequin is such a happy make, I was smiling looking at it. Looking forward to seeing what you make next. For the swimsuit patterns, the first on you showed looks to have so much versatility, more than the FPC. I f you have experience with either brand that may help you decide, but both look useful! I have taken a bit of a break from sewing, my sewjo just kind of flew away and I’ve been overwhelmed and trying to focus on home things before my maternity leave is over. Sent my machines off to be serviced too, and hoping to be inspired again when I pick them up

I bought the Love Notions Clearwater summer activewear (swimwear) pattern. I really want a half zip top like Sinclair includes. I am mostly making tops and struggle with fitting every time. I do have dress cut out (Cashmerette Upton) that I know will work, and a skirt with cargo pockets that will be an adventure. Both of those are of thrifted fabrics. The top of the lion and coyote fabric is gorgeous❤❤❤ Your makes are so beautiful; your sister will love her gift! - Kelly

Delightful video. Wonderful makes. I think the burgundy cord would look fab on the reeta. Really like your silk, think it will really suit you and be fab with navy and denim. Would love a shirt video, I am a keen shirt wearer. Love the sew liberated egg bag, have made 11 for gifts so far, really obsessed!

Great to see you and the top is gorgeous. Love the Reeta shirt dress. I made one a couple of months ago but I made adjustments. I straightened the sides and sewed to the hem, added pockets below the waist( enlarged top pockets), made wide belt loops and added a wide raffia belt. I really love it and have worn it loads. Shirt comparison would be fab. Can’t believe how busy you have been. The silk is absolutely beautiful 😍. Like you, Nell is not for me but I am tempted by the Fleur. I do like the Helen’s closet swimsuit but it does look high cut at the back. Not enjoying the weather as getting no wear out of all the summery things I’ve made!! Anyway, Happy Sewing.😊 Lynne

Yay a Debs vlog 🎉🎉🎉

Love it! Maybe someday my daughter will let me sew something like this for her. She had a very specific celestial theme dress she wanted, and then her stepmom waited to decide it was too much for their budget until after it was too late to get it. She wound up with a nice black dress off Amazon that wasnt anywhere close, but we wouldnt have had time to make anything either.

I thought your insertion of the wire into the brim of your hat was pure genius. I loved the look of your trouser makes.

I love your Oxbow pants they look terrific, and the flower button is perfect. I also loved your Stasia dress. I am totally with you on stitching over elastic to make it look as if it's in several channels, or to stop it twisting. The idea is spawn of the devil as far as I'm concerned. I can never get it right, I either overstretch the elastic or don't stretch it enough. A blimming nightmare! Now I either stitch a couple of channels to thread through thinner elastic, or do what Sew House 7 say to do with their Free Range Slacks, stitch down the elastic at the sides of the waistband. SO much easier and simpler!

Love your makes. I have just bought the Oxbow pattern and your button idea is genius! The Gofre blouse is gorgeous- so unusual. Great fix on the hat. I have had to do loads of alterations this summer to take things in. They do take a long time and have thankfully been successful. Also done some mending- even for my husband!! 😂😂. Happy sewing😊. Lynne

Love your Gofre blouse Debs and your Jenna shirt is beautiful. I have 2 'to change' projects sitting on my table and can't concentrate on what I want to make next until they have been done. Better get to it tomorrow. I'm very fortunate to have the time as I'm retired.

Great vlog Debs x

Some lovely makes in there Debs, I particularly like the Gofre blouse, gorgeous open pleats on the cuffs 👌😍 I’ve mended 2 shirts and a trouser leg hem very recently, all back in the mends pile already.. my hand sewing skills need a lot of improvement 🤣🤣

all really wonderful makes, can't pick a favourite!

Oh my! That’s a very interesting sleeve pattern, very excited to see what it looks like made up 😍 LOVE that denim chambray 👌

I understand the need for a mini fabric splurge! Using stash is all very well, and it's lovely to get things sewn up but sometimes fabric speaks to us and demands to be taken home with us, doesn't it! Who are we to deny the fabric's needs? 😉

Ooooo is middle niece sewing too!? I didn’t know that!? 🤩👏🏻

Yeah I get that u wouldn’t like a ruffle.. tell me why u never used to make ur bed then 😂❤

Love the Tencel denim chambray. 🥰

Great video really enjoyed

I’ve just made the Saturday skirt and really like it

Hi debs:) I made the new Chanterelle with a zipper, first I wasn't quite sure how I felt about them, the rise seemed a bit to short for me but I reach for them often, so I guess I like them;) My favourite atm are the Harmonie pants by I am patterns, already made 2 and planning my next...:o

I hope you don’t mind me asking…I would like to make some t shirts with various necklines, but don’t know where to get started…..do you have a top 5 or top 10 recommendations?

Beautiful. I'll give it a go!

I enjoyed walking down memory lane with you and hearing your reasoning for your fabric purchases lol I laughed out loud when you talked us through the star corduroy fabric going from a dog bed option to a wearable garments for you and your daughter- but you scored with that reddish fabric too, that’ll be great. Looking forward to your future makes!

wonderful fabrics, I could not have resisted them either. The stripe would be a beautiful blazer. I have also bought fabric this month when on a no buy month. You are not alone

wonderful fabrics, I could not have resisted them either. The stripe would be a beautiful blazer. I have also bought fabric this month when on a no buy month. You are not alone

Hang on.. so u brought loads of material.. when you said u had a ban on yourself! 😂 and I envisaged the dog had peed up the material .. so u HAD to buy it 🙄😘

Lovely vlog Debs, yes, to the fitted blazer, and I love the beautiful blue denim, and what a naughty dog you have to make you do all that purchasing! It doesn’t seem like ‘greed’ to me, your creative inspiration just got the better of you for a few minutes, what’s wrong with that! Happy sewing, Susan x

This has been so funny. we need fabric and patterns . We are true artists deep in our heart of hearts,we need to create!

Good to see you again! I wasn't going to buy any more fabric this year at all either... and I don't have a dog that makes me do it either! 🤣

Great update. I can’t go in the cone exchange without buying something! I’ve just made 2 of the McCalls josie pattern, will put up on the gram soon. You are not greedy - you have a collection of lovely fabric and patterns.

This is such an interesting vlog. I was fascinated. So much resonated with me- too many things to list!! I really need to reconsider my approach to what I make and be more “curated”. I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment with lots of fabrics and ideas but also with alterations as I have lost a lot of weight (thank goodness). Alterations can take ages but I don’t want to waste a lot of lovely things I made last year. I thought your flow chart was excellent and may well copy that. Also to note the ideas for fabrics - it may stop me flip flopping around😂. Good Luck with all your plans. Happy Sewing 😊. Lynne

Nice! Mr ‘Deb made this would have loved the digrams’ 😂xx