4 NEW to me PATTERNS - including a FREE one!

[@jacquihooper158]

Fabulous makes as usual. As for the swim style top - Ripper Seams had the same problem with the neck line so maybe a pattern not fabric problems. I love the Russian pattern companies. They have some beautiful designs- I’m in the middle of making the Lisa blouse from Viki Sews. Love the fit and the instructions are detailed.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, that’s good to know about the pattern, lovely to hear from you thank you

[@MaisonFauve]

Waww, your Grenadine skirt is amazing ! 😍

[@sosewmad]

That’s very kind of you thank you, it’s a wonderful pattern

[@caronlever2019]

Love your red dress so suits you beautiful colour red❤ x

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, I’m defo loving red at the moment for sure! It’s lovely to hear from you

[@sewmytroublesaway]

The black jersey dress looks a lot like the Pattern Emporium Tank Dress pattern, I love that wide binding! It looks great on you 🙌

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, yes it does, it’s a lovely technique x

[@JeannePierson]

Really enjoying your videos. I'm in New Zealand and sewing a new look pattern at the moment., After watching your first part I also signed onto the Joli lab subscription and brought 6 patterns as well. So my next project is the Nymphea dress, I was looking for the perfect pattern for my fabric and that's it. Thanks for the really great info

[@sosewmad]

Hi how lovely to hear from you, I’m so glad you like the joli lab patterns! How exciting, enjoy ❤️❤️

[@annern2908]

Hello, from Norway. Love the black dress. ❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you from beautiful Norway how lovely x

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Fabulous Cara as always! Definitely going to make a grenadine!!! Thanks so much for showing your gorgoeus makes

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, it’s such a lovely skirt, have a lovely weekend

[@helenrose4116]

Lovely collection 😍. I too was inspired by Sarah 😊 on the Swim Style Andi top and skirt which I’ve printed the pattern for but I’m yet to make, so it’s great to see that you like it too. Love the seagull sounds. I keep wondering if it’s on your video or here at home 🤣

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, no it’s my garden, I don’t live by the sea either 😅

[@jenniferdesrosiers2585]

I can't wait to see the new collection from Maison Fauve this fall! I'm needing a dress to wear to a winter wedding and I need some inspiration, so hopefully that release will do the trick! Thanks for your video. As always I leave feeling inspired and hopeful!

[@sosewmad]

That’s such lovely feedback thank you, the new patterns are amazing but I’d also say the Cuba Libre or Daiquiri are definitely my favourites ❤️

[@liza_lou]

The burgundy/red colour looks lovely on you! I look forward to each of your videos! 💕

[@sosewmad]

That’s very kind of you, thank you, so lovely to hear from you x

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Cara, I so look forward to your Sunday videos so I can 'chat' with you. I hope all is well in your world with everyone healthy and home again. The first adorable dress you made by the Russian pattern company reminds me so much of the new Notches Kaiko Top & Dress that was featured on this morning's The Fold Line. It looks lovely and breezy on you. The Lexi dress isn't one I've come across before but it is such a flattering dress. Maybe you can make another one out of a viscose jersey for your trip. Very breathable. I just love viscose jersey. On Friday I cut out my first Saguaro Set pattern and can't wait to have some flowy pants myself. Your Grenadine skirt looks great! I also made my first one as a wearable toile in a deep purple jacquard. Hmm then I think I went a little crazy designing the next 2. First a denim with cherries on it - and wait for it - instead of piping I put in a zipper! The 3rd one is out of a peach gaberdine stretch suiting and on the bottom panel I added a fun faux leather panel with little shapes hanging off of it. That was a challenge and the panel is quit delicate. But it was also peach colored so I just went for it. I didn't include the lining in any of mine either. Lol, who has time for linings in skirts I will wear in the summer! I also made another Salto shirt in red viscose linen to go with the cherry skirt. And I've moved on the my first Cicadella blouse for my purple skirt. I'll never catch up to your sewing stardom standards, but I am loving all of these new outfits. Thanks Cara for always providing so much inspiration and fun.

[@sosewmad]

Oh my goodness Rita that ll sounds absolutely amazing! Please put them on your instagram account when you get a moment. I hope you and your husband are well and enjoyed your holiday. Can’t wait for mine. At one point this week the consultant said I was going for surgery after my holiday, then he rang and said they’d do another biopsy before deciding, I’m really well, will know soon what the next steps are, have a lovely week, your sewing sounds amazing

[@julieglo4047]

The black dress looks amazing on you ❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much it’s lovely to hear from you

[@loribarton7480]

I’m in Colorado. As usual, you make the best patterns. I like the first 2 dresses, but the black one looks great on you.

[@sosewmad]

That’s so kind of you, wow Colorado that’s so cool! Thank you for getting in touch

[@nikkijohnson552]

Side-by-side fashion show is tech cleverness indeed. Red dress fabric is YOUR color! Slinky Lexi black looks great on your curvy frame! Congrats!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that x

[@pattykingkade5778]

Brava! What lovely new outfits! Thank you for sharing.

[@sosewmad]

Ah that’s so kind it’s so lovely to hear from you thank you x

[@sheilapagliaccio9086]

Wow, wow, wow, that is a vlog of inspiration to those of us watching you that think “I can’t wear that because …”. I now have some sewing to do! Time to let some of those silly hangups go and get comfortable in the summer heat. I loved all of your makes and you looked amazing in all of them. Thank you! I’m going to try them all!

[@sosewmad]

That’s so lovely of you, yes go for it! Enjoy xx

[@debbieobbink-walraven435]

The red Adelina dress worked out very nice, no problem at all having the buttom and top piece of the bodice swapped! 😂 Love your videos, like your style!❤

[@sosewmad]

lol I hadn’t noticed had I! Clearly no worries as you say x

[@Lindam47]

Wow, you have been busy Cara, lots of lovely makes, love them all. Glad to hear you are finally getting some good weather over there in the UK. Here in sunny Queensland, Australia we are coming to the end of winter, but nothing like the UK winters 😊. Look forward to seeing your next makes.

[@sosewmad]

Ooo Queensland is so beautiful, I’m very jealous!

[@Lindam47]

@@sosewmad yes, beautiful one day and perfect the next 😊😊

[@nicky-Sewandsnip]

That red dress is a great colour on you and a nice style,bra straps don’t really notice and who cares as long as you’re comfortable! I quite often use bikini tops under my strappy dresses as the straps are more interesting! Black dress is great on you too. I’ve seen others having problems with the fall of the Swim Style top with the neck band worn, I think you need to really push the top of the v neck down when you have it on but I suppose it will work its way up again unless it’s stitched and if you do that it looses the versatility 😂

[@sosewmad]

Thanks Nicky, I’m curious to make the top again in a linen or similar and see how it comes out then x

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ooh Cara, love love the Andi in that fabric, it looks gorgeous on you! Thanks for the shoutout ❤️ I’m pretty sure I lengthened mine too. Also love the idea of the Jolie Lab, that’s new to me thank you. Your Lexi suits you so much, looks 🔥

[@sosewmad]

Thank you for all the inspiration Sarah x

[@constancegarcia8053]

Cara, thank you very much for the new pattern companies. ❤❤❤ You always make such beautiful garments! 🧵🪡💕

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much that’s very kind of you

[@sewingseamswithdeb]

Hi Cara I love your little black, dress looks so slimming on you. Good o you for having a go at some new pattern companies. I take my hat off to you, you aren't shy to try foreign patterns. I am a bit cautious to try them because of the non English.. not sure I will be able to understand the instructions. The outfits look lovely and perfect for summer. Well done you ❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, the French companies are in French and English, the Russian patterns have great illustrations but google translate works well too x

[@diannerogers460]

I do enjoy watching your videos Cara. You’re such a natural, friendly lady. And wow can you sew. Look forward to the next one x

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much it’s lovely to have you here x

[@michellebeyer1096]

What lovely summer makes - I love the detail you go into and the fact that you will try things that are different for you. Looking forward to watching more of your vlogs! 😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, it’s lovely to have you here xx

[@beccaharrison5110]

Love the red sun dress!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much I’m so pleased with how it turned out x

[@KarenScott6]

Ripper seams also had the same issue with that neck tie. So I think it is a pattern issue. It amazes me how prolific you are. I have so many ideas floating around in my head, I think I need to write them down and tick them off as I do them.

[@sosewmad]

Ah that’s interesting to hear about ripper seams, thank you. It’s bonkers how much I sew, but I just find myself doing it, it helps me relax

[@madypennisi4823]

Beautiful dresses! I’m planning to take a look at both pattern companies. I made the Andi top and love the style too. I think the match up with trousers is a great idea. Took me a few tries to get the facings sewn together correctly so I could match them up to the exterior! My fabric was a linen type remnant so easy to top stitch the neck and shoulders so the facings didn’t peek out. Thank you for a content filled video! Commenting from US/Florida.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, wow, Florida that blows my mind 😀😍

[@hannahblowers6680]

Love this vlog Cara so inspirational ❤ Any chance you could show us around your garden room....we are hoping to get one later in the year and yours looks amazing x

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, it’s super small and the other corners have stuff in 😅 but yes I’ll try and add a clip at some point no problem, I think on my instagram grid there’s a picture if that helps

[@sroscoe8038]

Absolutely love love your videos enjoyed every one of them,would wear everything that you have sewn,an idea for you,the black skirt front could be made up in two different colours of the same type of material.Looking forward to your next video.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much that’s very kind of you, love the idea for that, thank you

[@helenv2906]

Love your black dress from Jolie lab❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much it’s lovely to try new things

[@jennyturner6399]

Amazing collection of new patterns Cara, not sure which one is my favourite they’re all beautiful. 🧶🌈🍓💙

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Jenny ❤️❤️

[@LauraMartini-gb3nl]

Hi. I loved everything you made especially the red sun dress. I also like the colour of your bra that you are wearing with the dress. Where did you get it from? Keep making these great videos😘

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, it’s a wacoal one I believe they are available in many places, plus online

[@alisonwilliams3806]

You have been so busy sewing, so many dresses. I have used Lakala site, very similar where you put in your measurements & the pattern is made to your shape which is in English.The red dress is similar to the Tilly’s Sky pattern which I’ve made but altered the tie straps to fixed ones. With all your makes, how many wardrobes do you have?😂🤣😂❤️

[@sosewmad]

Yes I love lekala I haven’t used them for a while. I have a standard size wardrobe but not one item per hanger 😅

[@DeeB4261]

All the makes are lovely! @RipperSeams made the set with the Anti top for her contribution to the Busy Bee Challenge 2024! She also had a problem with the neckline when the neck tie was drawn up. I wonder if the fabric needs to be really soft so that the neckline falls better?

[@sosewmad]

It’s a mystery to me as I’ve just made it in a linen viscose and it does the same thing, I still love it though, lovely to hear from you

[@laurajones4088]

You look amazing in all of your “new to you pattern companies” makes! The red cotton fabric from India is gorgeous. Itch to Stitch just released a new free pattern called the Deba Topper. It might work for you as a little coverup with the dresses. It may be the fabric, but I wonder if you could size down the Saguaro trousers? Tropical storm Debby is heading up the west coast of Florida, so I’ll just have to stay inside and sew. Happy sewing, Cara.

[@sosewmad]

Thanks Laura, I saw that topper today too, that’s a great idea! I hadn’t thought about dropping a size in the trousers but I think you’re probably right thank you, I hope you’re not affected by the storm, thinking of you x

[@sewchilled22]

Lovely makes😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Whit whoo in your sexy black dress ❤ you look amazing Cara. Really like the Lexi. Your Conor’s set is so different and stylish. Lovely video ❤❤❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Angela that’s very kind of you, it’s lovely to try new things x

[@karolmolpus9536]

Good sundress!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you

[@gingerninja_sews]

I think rachel said the same about the swim style neckline and it disappears when you pull the draw string more apparently. Looks great though ❤

[@sosewmad]

Ah thank you, I appreciate you letting me know about that, it’s great to hear from you

[@gingerninja_sews]

​@@sosewmadoops it wasn't rachel. It was kate of Ripper Seams (meno brain) 😮

[@margaretwilson6427]

Could you lengthen the skirt pattern? I have just cut out a Jarrah for my daughter for Christmas, I know thinking of Christmas already! Love your vlog as always. x

[@sosewmad]

Great to plan ahead, yes it could definitely lengthen it, it also has a 3cm hem which could be less

[@NVI2309]

I love helpersew company. Great and modern patters w/ very good instructions

[@sosewmad]

Totally agree xx

[@karolmolpus9536]

Like you in longer lengths ❤

[@sosewmad]

Ok thanks

[@karolmolpus9536]

Andy is too fussy for me but beautiful fabric 😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you

[@sewmytroublesaway]

🤣🤣🤣do you know your facing is poking out?🤔 Hahaha love that! When I'm sewing it seems like such a big deal faux pas if my facing is showing but seriously WHY? 🤩

[@sosewmad]

lol I know, we’re so hard on ourselves 😅 lovely to hear from you x