Two Easy Sewing Patterns, the new Staley Top & the Sidewinder Pants

[@annwallace5496]

Thanks for the sweater link 😍 it's just what I've been looking for to team with equally sloggy Jersey trousers when our lovely North Scottish weather forces a lounge about the house on us 😂. Loved the talk & "yeah ageism can do one, I'm 50 this year, my life has been.. Leave school head to uni.. Met dude at uni.. Finish uni, marry dude & have 4 kids. Youngest has just moved in with her big sister &starting college. So after 28yrs wearing the Mom label (I'm also a grandmother to 3) I finally have time/space/a chance to experience life purely for me myself and I. For me 50 is where the carefree fun starts.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Yes, yes, yes we are about to go down to just one child at home come September and he’ll probably go the following year so we can see the nest emptying. Are we ready to slow down? Hell no just going to pick up where we left off - just with less money due to three at Uni 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I think the sidewinder pants are exactly what I'm looking for, casual but with interesting details. I will also check out Carl. Thanks

[@AlexJudgeSews]

👋🏻 I’m listening to his audio book on and off to keep me feeling positive about the future 😁

[@alexandrawellington8028]

What totally awesome tops and pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bloody brilliant. Love the Doc Martins with it too. So very stylish aren't you? Can I be like you if I grow up!!! LOL

[@AlexJudgeSews]

😂😂. The DrMs were a Christmas present for one of my daughters sadly they were too big and somehow although she got a new pair these ones stayed with me 👹

[@alexandrawellington8028]

@@AlexJudgeSews a cunning plan Baldrick!!! xxx

[@sewmuchsewing]

I'm a bit late to the party... but I just love the Stayley top you showcase in this vlog. I just bought it and I'm so excited to make it! I love the sidewinder pants too but sadly they do not go up to my size. No matter, I have a fabulous new jumper to sew! Thanks for your vlogs you do an awesome job 👏 😀 😊 👍

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much Catherine, I’ve subsequently made another one because I found I was wearing it so much. Funny how what looks like a fairly basic top has become a real favourite 🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

[@Originallyadressmaker]

Oh my goodness - another pattern that I need! Totally my style! Thank you....I think 🤔😜

[@marilynsheppard8321]

Loved this video Alex. I have a few sweaty Betty tops that I love and are in a similar slouchy style. I will definitely be having a go at this one. I’m right with you about no conforming. I am 68 and certainly won’t be slipping into ‘ granny’ mode. I had a hospital physio telephone consultation this week and was at pains to try to convince her I am not a typical 68 year old. Looking forward to seeing your ideas about a coordinated wardrobe.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooh Marilyn, that’s a great idea my gym is reopening this week 🤞🏻and is full of glamorous ladies head to toe in Sweaty Betty I hadn’t thought of making some for yoga etc, thank you for the inspiration ❤️❤️. Hopefully we’ll start the trend for future generations and the over 50s won’t be expected to be invisible 🙌🏻

[@heatherr9201]

I love that grey tee on you... they are all lovely makes, thanks for sharing And I agree I am 51 almost 52 but feel 28 and plan to just keep being my best me!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 😀. Yep I’m 52, but feel about 28 too, I’ve only just grown up from 23 😁

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

I love the idea that you make things to wear around the house. I wear some ancient tracky bottoms that are so old I can't remember when I bought them but think they're probably at least 15 years old. I have 3 pairs, 2 navy and 1 grey. The grey ones are too long so trail on the floor and consequently have lots of little holes around the bottom edge. In the summer I wear old tatty white t shirts that have been relegated to wearing around the house because they're no longer very white. In the winter I wear old sweatshirts that are past their best and if it's very cold I wear one of the aforementioned t shirts underneath. Am I alone in being so scruffy? 😂

[@AlexJudgeSews]

No, not alone my scruffs get stolen by my teens, the rattier they are the more they like them 🤷🏼‍♀️. It’s why I started making new things for myself, one day I’ll have a completely memade wardrobe 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Brenda_O]

Oooh excited! I have the Sidewinder pants pattern printed and now have extra incentive to crack into making them. The tops are great too :) Thanks again for another inspirational vlog!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Hooray! Let me know how you get on ❤️👩🏻‍🦰

[@Brenda_O]

​@@AlexJudgeSews Will do. Currently procrastinating over starting my first ever lined jacket :)

[@robynjury4403]

These outfits are fabulous, and you look so happy and vital in them ! And as a Kiwi , lovely to see you featuring a NZ company too with some of your makes. Right, off to listen to that Ted Talk .....

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 😊. I love the way the sewing community brings us all together even though we’re on the other side of the world ❤️

[@sharonbishop2651]

Love, love your tops

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 😊

[@karenlowes7802]

Thanks for the link to Carl's talk on ageism. I concur completely.🥰

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Hooray for Carl, I bought his audio book and am going to try hard to feel the positivity ❤️👩🏻‍🦰

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Alex, I get very excited when I see your channel pop up...you are so inspirational to me 👌. I always love your style choices in patterns and today's patterns are no exception and you always look fabulous 💕. I love a slouchy top and those trousers are so interesting with the wonky seams....they are definitely two patterns going on my to make list👍 . I'm just going to watch your recommended video and looking forward to your next vlog and your ideas on a coordinated wardrobe...just what I need 💖😁😘

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you so much Sally, I still have to push myself to post sometimes so comments like yours mean a lot to me 🥰

[@kim_makes4038]

Love the look of the trousers and tops - very cohesive! Will certainly take a look at the ageism links; we shouldn’t be invisible after a certain age and definitely don’t need to conform! x

[@AlexJudgeSews]

So long as we believe in ourselves we’ll have to be noticed, in many ways I conform less now than I did in my 20s and I know I’m not the only one who feels this 😀😀

[@christinesmoothy7780]

Love the tops and I have the Sidewinder pants pattern, definitely going to do them

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 🙏🏻. The Sidewinders are nice and easy so good for when you can’t be doing with anything too taxing 😀

[@sosewmad]

Love this top and t-shirt combo, can definitely see me buying this when I'm able to!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, another one for ‘the list’ 😁

[@katehampshire8410]

Three great makes! I rather like the thought of the sidewinders in a tweed with a cuff. A little bit 1940s I think. Will also check out the ted talk- age is just a number. I’m in my 60s but in My head I’m still about 28!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oooooh in tweed you say, that would look so good ❤️❤️. 28, I’d go for 24 just in time to stop me getting married the first time 😁

[@Frugalisama]

2 lovely tops there Alex, the t-shirt pattern is almost identical to the Carine that Elbe used have as a free pattern, it's one of my favourite t-shirts. The sidewinders look interesting too, that seam detail definitely needs highlighting with a bit of top stitching. Thanks for the TED Talk link, will go & have a listen, ageism is one of the isms that often gets overlooked particularly in women - never conform 😉

[@julietaylor4932]

Ordered the staley top pattern from this review. love your versions.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, let me know how you get on 👍🏻😀

[@knittysixx5106]

Great makes!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lisart2488]

Great video Alex - I bought the Elbe Textiles pattern the minute it came out. Hopefully I can print it out this weekend. Love your versions 💛

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ahhh great minds 😀. Enjoy making them ❤️

[@lisazwaans491]

Hi Alex,🙋‍♀️Sidewinder pants are the best such an awesome fit and great instructions, can be made in so many different fabrics. Also the Hummingbird pants are fantastic to.🌸😊. I wanted to do french seams but didn't know about how that would work with the pockets, any tips would be grateful.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I totally agree, next time I do pockets with a french seam I'll record it - I promise!

[@EileenR11]

Love the tops. It's so hot here just now (in London) that's it's hard to think of layering pieces, but these work so well together. Thanks for a really interesting vlog, and also for the Honore links - will definitely follow up.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Only 200 miles away and yet such different summers 😀

[@sewsarahstitch]

I love all your makes but the sidewinder pants look fab with that interesting seam line. I’ve just bought the pattern through your link 😄

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooh let me know how you get on with them!

[@baxter3877]

Love your tops! Just ordered the Stayley top. Thank you

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, I’m in danger of them being ‘borrowed’ by my daughters so can see me making more 😀👩🏻‍🦰

[@maevefanning2968]

Love the tops - I think I will have to get that pattern too. Intrigued about what you are going to come up with next week- can't wait 😆

[@AlexJudgeSews]

😀😀 it’s not that groundbreaking ❤️

[@paulamattsson8583]

Great content as always, well I try to convince myself that age is just a number, somedays it works and somedays I just feel damn I'm 60 next year , I really try to sew with what I already have in my wardrobe in mind ,but then I see some beautiful fabric I just need to have only to realise that I don't have anything in my wardrobe to match , and I need to buy another fabric to correspond ....ugh not good 🙃 Keep sewing all beautiful things and stay safe

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Yeah we all have those days 🤷🏼‍♀️. That’s exactly what happens to me too, I have a plan then something shiny & new catches my eye and I’m off on another sewing tangent, I’ll be back soon with how I’m going to try to resolve the problem without removing the joy 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@gaylehegarty9161]

I agree that the Sidewinders are just great. I have just made some and think I did an xl but definitely going to size down . I am excited to hear about your module type plans as I am a planner!

[@jounderhill6913]

Hi Alex! OK - so that whole style vibe you’ve got going there is just fantabulosa and, I’m sorry but I’m going to have to copy the whole look! 😁😬 I’m totally with you on the ageism thing...I’m ME and I’m going to do it MY way! As my old boss used to say: “F*ck ‘em if they can’t cope!” 😂 Really looking forward to your next vid about wardrobe “togetherness”. I’ve been thinking about this recently and have come up with making outfits with a “linking” piece to other outfits (hope that makes sense!), this has also helped me with feeling somewhat overwhelmed with wanting to make ALL THE THINGS and then getting stuck and not making ANYTHING! Anyway, I’ll shut up now and head on over to my sewing machine... 💜

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Makes perfect sense Jo, I totally relate to being overwhelmed by too many ideas, too much fabric and not enough hours in the day to make everything. At the same time I don’t want to take the joy out of it and be all Uber organised 😀

[@jounderhill6913]

Alex Judge Sews Oh, I totally agree about not being uber organised! I just feel that this plan has calmed me down and given me a starting point which, undoubtedly, I shall wander away from! 😬🙃😀 💜

[@kerrymcilwaine]

Love it, just got the pattern on your recommendation and it does look like it will get used over and over. Wonder if it would work in a knit fabric for the winter, might make a good slouchy jumper x

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I’ve been thinking about that too, I’m going to give it a try when Winter sets in ❤️

[@Dogsandsewon]

Well, that Elba pattern hit my sewing cart quick! Now bought and will be making that directly after I finished the Stitchbird Dress. Love the whole look, looks amazing. Btw - hot enough for you today??! I was in Nottingham today, drove home south and it was 33 C most of the way and 34 by time I got home - crazy weather, debating a fire at the beginning of the week as well!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Sorry-not sorry for the enabling 😂. Yes, finally hot yesterday and lovely to see the sun and slap on the factor 50, but straight back to rain today ☹️. My Husband lied to me when he said it was a myth it rains more in the North 😀

[@jacquelineclifford8285]

I’ve been trying to watch your videos from the beginning - when I find someone I want to watch, I want to watch everything. But, KZbin keeps missing out your video and I find, while watching what I think is your next one, that there’s another one popped up which I haven’t seen. Any idea why?

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooh no, I’ll see if I can work out what’s happening ❤️

[@dianemorrall2687]

Do you mind me asking what size you made? You said 'medium' but this sizing is not indicated on the pattern. I have made one pair in linen, but they are not as fitted as yours look. My hips are 105cm and I made a size 12...I'm thinking I should try the size 10?

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I’ll dig out the pattern and pop back

[@lynnholder6552]

Hi Alex I'm really struggling with the sidewinder pants. They just don't hand right. Can you please please help me if I could send you some pics of Mr wearing them perhaps you can give me some advice. Front and back issues. 🙏 You can help me. Thank you xx

[@vickifenlon6279]

Are the linen pants a woven or do they have some stretch?

[@AlexJudgeSews]

They’re woven, you could probably get away with using fabric with a small amount of stretch ❤️

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@lorainemunro7969]

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