ANGLESEY SEWING RETREAT How Many Garments Did We Make??!!

WOOP WOOP I REACHED THE 3K SUBSCRIBER MILESTONE THIS WEEK!
That can only mean one thing, the draw will take place for the £50 Foldline Voucher at the end of this vlog, so stay tuned!
The winner is announced at the end of the vlog so stick around til the end. Please send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll get your Foldline Voucher sorted.
Just back from an amazing week on Anglesey with Steph and we sewed up a storm together!
There we some successes, maybe's and absolute fails! So join us as we review our week of sewing together and let us know what you think of our makes!
PATTERNS
Simplicity 8750
www.minerva.co...
New Look 6142
www.minerva.co...
Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater
www.minerva.co...
Sew Over It Carly Dress
sewoverit.com/...
New Look N6607
www.minerva.co...
SBCC Barrymore Jeans
www.sbccpatter...
Style Arc Francesca Blouse
www.stylearc.c...
FABRICS
Altelier Brunette Sweatshirt Fabric
guthrie-ghani....
Black Heavy Weight Viscos Ponte
guthrie-ghani....
Stretch Denim
higgsandhiggs....
Massio Multi Viscose
higgsandhiggs....

[@emmareadshaw]

I love your friendship you are a joy to watch. I would love to see how you get a toaster out of 1 metre as those winter fabrics can get pricey. Thanks again and yes share your shopping x

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@emmareadshaw it’s a very special friendship for sure. Ooh I feel a toaster Vlog com8ng on, thanks for the idea!xxx

[@Jayemceetee]

I have had the Jalie Elanore pattern for years and never sewn it. I think I will get some of the Higgs and H it gigs stretch denim and give them a go! Thanks!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@Jayemceetee yes get them made up it’s the perfect jeggings pattern xxx

[@AuntBecsCreations]

Congrats to Gayle!!! Loved you gals makes too!

[@tracygeorge7606]

Hi Ladies, love all your makes, I'm just getting back into sewing after many years absence and have lost confidence but you have inspired me so much, so thank you! I too was in Angelsey last week, how lucky were we with the weather?🥰🥰

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@tracygeorge7606 glad we inspired you. Just go for it it will all come flooding back xxx

[@ChristineMurphy-gs2fc]

If you don’t interface the frill all the way down on the blouse will it not still fold down at the seam (weak point) if you can describe it like that. I love the material of the blouse and the style if you can get it to stand.

[@lovesredsews]

Love those pink sweaters on you both 💖

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@lovesredsews thank you xxx

[@brenholmes4894]

Love watching your retreats

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@brenholmes4894 we love going on them🤣

[@bunnypep55]

That green dress is gorgeous. You need more sage green in your wardrobe. I've been enjoying your videos for quite some time but never noticed what amazing green eyes you had until you held that dress up close. Great job on your retreat makes. Your pink toaster is very nice on both you lovelies as well.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@bunnypep55 thank you, green is the new pink 🤣

[@PatPowell-o1i]

Love your toaster sweaters. The green dress looks great too. Will be watching for the fabric haul.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@PatPowell-o1i thanks I’ve got a few more planned xxx

[@eileenturner9932]

I would love to see your fabric x

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@eileenturner9932 I’ll do mine Thursday xxx

[@marionmathews9852]

I’d thoroughly enjoy a vlog on your fabric purchases, not that I would be jelly or anything lol.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@marionmathews9852 that’s why we decided not to. Xxx

[@newcreations1064]

Great sewing girls, love to watch you both together, so much fun. Thats my leg length Christine, and all trousers are too long lol.xx

[@sweetcharlotte2286]

Loved all the make and ordered Stef’s new look cardigan pattern while I was watching. Thankyou for all that entertainment. LOVE THIS CHANNEL you are the best, Christine.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@sweetcharlotte2286 that’s great, Steph has some fab ideas, can’t wait to see her dress version xxx

[@jenniferewart]

Great vlog, you and Steph are a joy to watch ! Love those Toaster sweaters in that fabric and that colour. I don’t have an over locker but would love to know if that cord knit is easy to sew, it would certainly brighten up the winter months here in Norfolk 🤩

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@jenniferewart it’s gorgeous fabric and yes not hard to sew on a normal machine. Just make sure you use a jersey needle xxx

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Loving your matching pink tops ❤ You both really suit the pink!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223 thank you xxx

[@adriennefranklin5986]

Show us the fabric, please 😊 Your makes are gorgeous! The bright pink looks beautiful on you both

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@adriennefranklin5986 will be doing my fabric reveal Thursday xxx

[@annesullivan1171]

You both look glowing in that colour. It's better and cheaper than a facial. Do separate vlog, please, on fabric. We all know that's a happy hobby on its own ❤❤

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@annesullivan1171 aww thank you. I’ll do mine on Thursday and see when Steph has time xxx

[@susan571]

I made the francesca in a linen viscose it happened to be a very open weave that grew and grew. Not only did I end up having to put a button holes on the ruffle because it grew so low, my ruffle wouldn't stand up. I weave a thread through the outside of the ruffle starting at the bottom of the v on one side and going all the way around to the other. Then I drew it in a little. It keeps the ruffle stable enough that at least I now wear it and enjoy it.

[@stephwolski905]

That sounds like a good solution!😊

[@birgittesmed4228]

1. I love you twinning , it makes you look like a Team.. 2. About ponte you might want to checkout Selfmade(the old Stof & stil). 3 The Toaster is the best. One of the first things i sewed . I just have not stopped sewing them.

[@Craftytutu]

Love the toaster sweaters 😍 Can’t wait to see your fabric haul too! 💞 Congratulations to the lucky winner 🎉

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@Craftytutu my fabrics will be revealed Thursday xxx

[@Craftytutu]

@@The_Gemini_Stitcher Lovely Christine, I’ll keep an eye open for it 😂

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hello ladies! That pink/ceris cord knit is amazing! I kept wondering if the sweater was a RTW, it looks so brilliant. Loved all your makes and I, for one, would love to see the fabrics you purchased! Steph, your fabric choices really made your cardigan/jackets stand out and look so much better than the Pattern photos. Christine, I wish you had popped a picture of you wearing the Petite Pattern Pants. I've been waiting to see how they fit you before buying this pattern. Have a great week and many thanks!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@ritaadler-everett5392 the pants fit perfect at the beginning of the week but we’re a tad snug by the end🤣. Will take some pics when I’ve shifted the holiday tum xxx

[@nadinewoods6971]

Congratulations Christine on reaching 3,000 subscribers and to Gail for winning the prize. I know I should like your lovely dress and Steph's jacket best, but those pink Toaster sweaters completely won me over, just so cheerful and lovely. You ladies had such a productive time. Is it possible that Steph could put clear elastic in the seam line of her pant's pockets? I think that might keep the pockets from stretching out. Thank you for sharing ladies.

[@stephwolski905]

Thanks for the idea! 😊

[@joannew2040]

Beautiful color on you all❤❤❤

[@AnnFHallahan]

Would spray starch be useful for the blouse? Or interfacing on the upper collar/frill ?? Fab makes ladies. Total enjoyable vlog. Thanks a mill 🎉

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@AnnFHallahan thanks for the tips. Tried spay starch no good. Will be doing interfacing when I can face unticking it🤣

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

I love the pink toasters! I would love to see your fabrics and I really want some of that black ponte. Great vlog as always ❤️

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@AvrilBrown-ld6gm I’ve put the link for the ponte in the details. Will do a fabric reveal on Thursday xxx

[@helenhamilton9473]

Lovely makes! I know Lucy from sew essential has made the style arc blouse in a beautiful red fabric that worked really well. But it was a structured fabric - so very annoying that you have to unpick! and Poor Stef with a bin job 😒

[@lindaboby6007]

Great vlog as always thanks for the vlog I loved it ❤

[@EirianRobson]

Loved it all! Had to smile at your pronunciation of Plas Newydd. Bless you both. Your makes are amazing.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@EirianRobson apologies my Welsh is rubbish but love the country xxx

[@dawnybee5405]

Great makes, I am about to make the Barrington Jeans, hope that they fit as well as yours.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@dawnybee5405 good luck🤞🤞🤞

[@jennetthamilton971]

The Toaster Sweater is the sweater for me this winter! If only I had that amazing fabric you used.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@jennetthamilton971 I know it’s my fave sweater xxx

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

I love your videos….it’s especially great to see a fellow petite sewist! I also love, love, love that pink toaster sweater! May I ask (beg) you for details on it as I’m now desperate to buy it!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@stephaniepaterson6340 aww thank you. It the Toaster Sweater by Sew House Seven, here’s the link sewhouse7.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/the-toaster-sweaters

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

I mean details of the fabric!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@stephaniepaterson6340 aww sorry we bought it from Abakhans in Mostyn. Not available online but still in the shop

[@stephaniepaterson6340]

@ oh no! Thank you for taking the time to reply though. I use to live right by Anglesey, I miss it so, so much!