A bunch of FREE patterns + sewing plans for SewFrugal '23 ‼️

[@cherylfredcormier7445]

Hello from New Brunswick. Great to see Canada represented in this great challenge. Very nice pattern selection.

[@JanineSews]

Hi! 👋 Thanks so much for watching!

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

You found some lovely patterns that I haven't seen before.

[@JanineSews]

Pamela, there are oodles out there - but some are hard to find. I've been watching other Sew Frugal videos and in every one there is something new!

[@nancyhilborn885]

The Forget-Me-Not blogs include one on adapting the neckline to a draped/cowl neck. I just did that to my Vera for my sew frugal make. Just adds another option

[@JanineSews]

Thank you, Nancy! Have you posted your make on Instagram? I'd love to see it!

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Thank you for bringing it to light i agree on everything you say

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks for joining the challenge again Janine, some great pattern picks there & lovely fabric too - loved the little pep talk at the end & the clear & concise delivery of the aims of the challenge 🤗

[@JanineSews]

Thank you, Sam!!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you for taking part in the challenge 🎉 Some great pattern choices! 😊

[@JanineSews]

Thank you, Ruan! 😊

[@barbaraa6098]

Nice info, from the states.

[@OnyxArtStudios]

Thank you! Can't wait for summer!

[@JanineSews]

Me too! (As it continues to snow ... )

[@JanineSews]

Thanks for watching!

[@jankerslake5813]

Hi there and thank you for your suggestions. I made the Karri top from Mood Society as my SewFrugal23 entry. I made it in a very lightweight and very slippery fabric- the French seams were fun! 😮. It turned out well though and I’ll be making it again in a nice drapey viscose next time. Thank you for your ideas and vlogs. 😀

[@JanineSews]

Oh, that's great! You're brave to work with slippery fabric! Any tips? (And apologies for the very slow response. ❤️)

[@jankerslake5813]

@@JanineSews Pins - loads of them! Take your time and, as you’re sewing, keep rechecking that nothing has shifted. I’ve made another now in a red drapey viscose which was also slippery to sew! Good luck.

[@jennetthamilton971]

Thanks for finding some great patterns, I'm very interested in the Tilda blouse.

[@JanineSews]

Thank you, Jennett!

[@kathypariso6102]

I really enjoyed your presentation, especially the part about fabric from 2002…I dare say I have a number of pieces that date back further than that 😂

[@JanineSews]

Hahahaha! 2002 doesn't seem that long ago! 😉

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Really love your top

[@JanineSews]

Thank you!

[@lizziehough8396]

Right off the bat, I love what you said about sunk cost in stash fabric. Neither do I keep a large stash around. Have been to too many estate sales with piles of fabric that, quite frankly, was so old it was rotten. This is one reason sew frugal is such a good thing. Such smart ideas, such wisdom.

[@JanineSews]

Exactly! I went to an estate sale a few years ago and it was just so sad to see two rooms full of fabric that the person loved enough to buy but then they just sat there unused. Faded, dusty, forgotten.

[@prosie1968]

I’m sewing the wide leg pants from peppermint magazine. Learning how to put in a zipper and fitting using the top down center out method. I’m using a linen tablecloth from my upcycle fabric stash.

[@JanineSews]

Wow! this sounds great! Good luck 🍀

[@Seriouslytiredtoday]

I found material in my stash that is more than 20 years old. 🤣It is in great shape because it has been stored properly. I need to start using it!

[@JanineSews]

You must have a great storage set-up! 😁 Is anything screaming at you, "sew me!"?

[@karenlowes7802]

Great presentation Janine! 👏

[@JanineSews]

Thank you! 😃

[@Lorij83]

Love this video!

[@JanineSews]

Thank you!!

[@lyndagasper4346]

Great pattern choices. Can’t wait to see what you make. Hello from Pennsylvania, USA

[@JanineSews]

Thank you Lynda! We used to live in PA 😃 I miss being able to drive to Fabric Mart!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

You have a really great line-up of free patterns and I love that you’re going to try something new with this challenge. I’m really tempted by a couple of your options because the ones I found for my inspiration video just won’t do on my larger busted body! 💞

[@JanineSews]

Are you thinking about trying anything? Yesterday I took a good look at different pictures of the Mood Karri top and it has seaming, sort of like a peplum, and I think that might add some more shape.

[@tinaellison3521]

Great patterns, excellent presentation! Hello from Massachusetts! I don't often comment, but I would like to mention that should you pursue the knit top with the bishop sleeves, check the sleeve balance at the bicep. On the version that I printed, when the sleeve is folded along the vertical grainline, it does not align perpendicular at the underarm. It was my 3rd pattern issue in a row, so I didn't take any further action than to just toss it out.

[@JanineSews]

Hi Tina! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting about the pattern. This is something I wouldn't think about checking - so you have educated me. Do you think this would be more or less noticeable in different types of fabric? There are many intricacies of fit and drafting that I need to learn more about.

[@anitalauer2715]

I have an entire closet full of fabric that I need to use up or pass along. I’m on this!

[@JanineSews]

Anita, anything in mind?

[@Chris-gh3hg]

I can't enter as I have a difficult class going right now but I do plan to try the Badiane Tee at some point this year. Thanks for listing it. My French is pretty rusty. I guess that will add to the challenge. Grin....

[@JanineSews]

Chris, I downloaded the pattern yesterday. Yes - en francais! My French is also pretty rusty but from what I saw, ce n'est pas trop compliqué. Bien à vous!

[@mad14kt]

I saw some patterns that I don’t currently have 😮 Thanks 🤗 FIESTA 🪅

[@JanineSews]

You’re welcome 😊

[@madebykarenmarie]

Many good suggestions here, Janine! I really want to try some of the Mood patterns. (Btw, a marmeluke was a kind of semi-long, often balloon shaped, underwear that ladies used in the 1800s. There were different styles, but they often had a lace part on the bottom that would sometimes show underneath the skirt. The shape of the arm on the pattern you suggested from Mood looks like the shape of the marmeluke underwear, and I guess that is why they called it that..:))

[@JanineSews]

Karen, I knew someone would know what marmaluke meant! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Have you picked out any patterns to try?

[@madebykarenmarie]

@@JanineSews Well, I was thinking of upcycling an old tablecloth and just using a top I have as the pattern pieces, but not sure I can avoid a couple of holes in the fabric. I need a few t-shirts, so I am thinking about the French Navy Stellan Tee or the Galaxy top. Would really love to make something from Mood, though, and your video inspired me.

[@livschauclarke4442]

I loved several of the patterns that you found but none can be used for a fabric that I must have had since the 90's that I want to turn into a summer jacket. I will have to see if I can find a free jacket or coatigan pattern that I can use as I would love to have a go at the SewFrugal'23.

[@JanineSews]

Liv, I focused on tops but Mood has a bunch of free Outerwear patterns - blazers, jackets, coats, capes. Maybe there is something here for you? www.moodfabrics.com/blog/category/free-sewing-patterns/outerwear-patterns/

[@livschauclarke4442]

@@JanineSews thanks, I will have a look 🥰

[@cathyswope5174]

Oooh that mint green color is fabulous on you! I am participating and have a few easy things done. And so far I have not bought more fabric so I'm still ahead on stash busting. However my stash is considerably larger than yours 😂

[@JanineSews]

Cathy - if you're wanting to cut back on your stash then you're making positive progress and that's what counts! What have you made so far?

[@cathyswope5174]

@@JanineSews So far - a racer back woven tank (remnant from a previous project), slouchy tee, Chelsea raglan tee and the Nomi ruffle top. I also have a couple of other things cut out, again, mostly from leftovers from previous projects. I do like getting the small pieces out of my stash 🙂

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I downloaded the bag pattern from TAL ... wish me luck!

[@JanineSews]

Yay! Please let us know how it goes! Looks like it doesn't need much fabric - maybe a good scrap buster?

[@cindyhappel7376]

How do we enter “So Frugal”? Loved this video and some of the patterns you showed. I think I’m definitely going to do a so frugal to reveal on March 31st. Thanks so much for this video.

[@JanineSews]

Cindy, you just need to post a picture of what you make on Instagram - on or before March 31. If you don't like posting your face, you can either take the photo without your head, or you can do a flat lay of your clothes. (Lay them on the floor in an 'artistic' way & take a picture from above 😁)

[@Bernietheoc]

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[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Very interesting. First time I seen you . I have lots of fabric that’s more then 20 yrs old. Fabric Mart?

[@OnyxArtStudios]

Thanks!

[@JanineSews]

Thank you for watching, Guadalupe!

[@kristinekapteyn8973]

I notice you have fabric mart fabrics. I live on the west coast of Canada and really only have fabricland as a shop. What do you think of the fabric art quality and shipping costs.

[@JanineSews]

Kristine, I lived in the U.S. for several years so shopped at Fabric Mart then. I bought once or twice from Canada but the shipping and fees are just so high because of the weight of fabric. There are a lot of good options in Canada although none as inexpensive as Fabric Mart. Once place that I've been watching lately is Our Social Fabric in Vancouver. Much of their fabric is donated so it's a mix of deadstock (like Fabric Mart) and things from individual stashes. It's definitely worth taking a look there. If you're close to Vancouver, they do have a storefront that is open from time to time. I'm thinking of doing a future video on fabric and sewing stores that I've found in Canada. (And apologies for the very slow response. ❤️)

[@kristinekapteyn8973]

@@JanineSews thanks for the info, I live on the island and rarely go to Vancouver. I did wonder about shipping costs

[@cindyhappel7376]

I really want some of that Chambray Challis - how long ago did you buy it? It’s gorgeous!

[@JanineSews]

Cindy, it was when we were still in the U.S. so before July 2021. I just searched on Google Lens and can't find anything similar. 😕

[@Bernietheoc]

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