August Makes 2021

[@jounderhill6913]

Hi! What a fabulous dress! And I’d really like to say thank you for sharing all the things you learn along the way - for someone like me who isn’t very experienced, it gives me hope that I can have a chance of making things as love as you do! 💜

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Jo! Thanks so much! Glad you find the videos useful! I just like sharing what I’ve learned and my experiences! You can totally make these things 💪🏻💪🏻

[@sonialorenzo9223]

Your makes are beautiful and my favorite is the Friday Co. dress. You look gorgeous and the fabric is perfect.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Sonia!!

[@michellem3899]

As soon as you said the line I knew what it was:). I am fairly certain I have watched that movie 30 times and even my kids, now in the early 20s, love it too.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

I just LOVE that movie! Such a feel good Rom-Com and Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan is a classic combo!!! You can probably recite it like me 😉

[@michellem3899]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog absolutely can!

[@thebarefootsewer711]

Love all of those makes. Thanks for a great vlog

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much!!!

[@doreenbradley3849]

I so look forward to your videos. Your top and dress are beautiful and the children's things are fab 🤩. Love the pyjama's too X

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

That’s very kind, thanks Doreen!

[@jennistevenson796]

Hi Rachel, your sage brush top is lovely. Thanks for the pattern tip for the beanie hat.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Jenni! Glad you liked the beanies! They are super cute and so quick to sew up!!

[@nancynewman6592]

Beautiful Davenport!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Nancy

[@lizmcconville]

Hi Rachel i really enjoyed this video. I’m about to order material for the Davenport dress and I appreciated the detailed description of your experience with this pattern. I’m a complete novice but pattern is for all levels so hopefully it will go well. I’m living in Ireland too and just discovered the pink door. We are so lucky to have such a fantastic shop here! Elizabeth

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Elizabeth, glad you found that useful! It’s a really pretty dress, I hope you get on well with it! pink door is just wonderful.. and I just love local Irish shops! Very excited youre starting on your sewing journey, and great to have another Irish Sewist ☘️ Thanks for warhcing

[@claircondell5935]

Great tip about the bobbin and the spool on top. Think I may need to implement this.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hope it works out for you Clair! It was certainly a game changer for me 🥳

[@emma__sews]

I'm currently making the Davenport dress, wish it didn't have so many pieces 😕but I think I'm going to love it too..., yours is fab!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Emma! So.many.pieces 😉 it’ll be worth it through… hope you enjoy yours!

[@angelkeith4767]

Congratulations on reaching a great milestone!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much !

[@patriciaweekes258]

Friday pattern company is my absolute favourite pattern company, many sagebrushes, many wilder tops and about to start a pink denim ilford jacket. You and I use the same sizes which makes me happy so your opinion on makes I value. I am very new to you and very happy I found you. X

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Excellent! Great to hear we’re size twins! It makes life easier I think to see things on people who have the same proportions! Friday Pattern Company are great! A pink denim Ilford sounds amazing!!! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@patriciaweekes258]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog have you tried the Rae top by tessuti patterns, ? Different sleeve options, easy make for casual or work appropriate. I’m on my second version as we speak. X

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

@@patriciaweekes258 I have indeed! If you check out my June Makes Vlog I discuss it there. It’s a really lovely pattern. I just made one sleeveless version for summer and I really love it!

[@patriciaweekes258]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog I think I will go back to your first episode and watch all of them up to date. X

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

@@patriciaweekes258 thanks Patricia! Hope you enjoy them… not too many to catch up on 🤣

[@juliadroy1179]

Love your makes xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thank you! They were fun!

[@katejames6439]

Absolutely love all your makes. Promise me one thing - when you get all the compliments (and I am sure you will get many) - just say " thanks, I made it". What goes on in the sewing room ( and gets shared with fellow sufferers in the sewing community) should stay in the sewing room!!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hahaha you sound like my husband 😉 I always show him what I’ve made and then point out every single mistake 🤣🤣 I promise I will. You’re very kind, thank you!

[@katebeer975]

Love your sage brush top, I didn’t think it was for me because of the sleeves, Your hack to reduce them looks great. Maybe I will try it next summer. Thank you.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Kate! I thought that same thing initially, but with different fabrics and a small hack to the size it gives a totally different look, so I’d recommend trialling it alright! Very best of luck! Thanks for watching!

[@annettecowburn1096]

I love your Davenport dress ....its a stunner. Clever use of the scallop edge on the sagebrush too. You did so well to get all those garments from 2 metres of fabric too so well done with that.....I'm impressed, they all look fab in that gorgeous fabric! Enjoying your channel very much....so I hope you keep the vlogs coming.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

That’s so lovely Annette, thank you so much! I did a lot of pattern placement Tetris to get the most out of all the fabric!! Hoping to do many more vlogs! Thanks for watching!!

[@mtkelly33]

Congrats on your 1k followers! Luv all your makes esp davonport.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Marian

[@madebycathcraft]

Lovely makes. Those little hats are just too cute! Your Davenport looks lovely too. Thanks for sharing

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much! The hats are adorable aren’t they 😉 just watched your video with your Davenport, it’s really pretty! Isn’t it a great pattern! I liked how you made tweaks to totally make it your own !

[@madebycathcraft]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog thank you! Yes the hats are super cute, I am sad my two are too old for them 😄

[@patriciadoe1886]

Great video! I love the detail you give on how the making of each project went and your summary of the patterns. Making me really want a viscose davenport now!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Patricia! Glad you enjoy the vlogs. I would definitely recommend the Davenport in a viscose! Just be careful with the pattern pieces 🤣🤣

[@paulamattsson8583]

Love your Davenport gosh how lucky were you to get hold on more of that beautiful fabric👍beanies are sooo cute. I also like how Friday Pattern company draft their patterns, have better experience with them than Tilly and the Botton .your Sagebrush top is very pretty 👍👍❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Oh I was so lucky! Not sure what I would have done otherwise 😱😱😱 I’m really enjoying Friday Pattern Company alright. It’s lovely when you hit on something that just really works!

[@Beacreative1]

What a lovely Davenport dress! Always enjoy watching your vlogs.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Beatrice! I really love the Davenport alright !

[@Beacreative1]

The Davenport is on my autumn sew list. I think it will be great for the colder season🥰

[@careya]

That’s such a great idea with stacking the bobbin and thread onto one spool. I do have a cover stitch, but it’s kind of a hassle to use, and I have been thinking about selling it. I’ll have to give this option a try.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

That’s so interesting to know! I thought cover stitch machines were the be all and end all, if this method works for you I’m delighted!!! Thanks for watching

[@careya]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog With a coverstitch machine you need even more thread than before. To sew a T-shirt, you need 4 cones in your serger (if you have one) and 4 more cones in your coverstitch. So you really need 8 cones of the same color for every color fabric. You also need to measure the hem and sew very carefully if you want the stitch on the back to encompass the edge of the fabric. It's tricky to get it perfect. I usually give up and just trim the extra fabric on the back of the garment, rather than try to get the edge of the fabric perfectly centered under the stitch and missing it in sections. Also, my practice scraps may turn out perfectly, then I'll mess up the stitch on the real garment. I haven't used my coverstitch for a few years because I decided to use hem bands instead, which I can sew with my serger. Now I'm a little bored with hem bands, so I'm looking for coverstitch alternatives. Who knows though, maybe I'll go back to it and learn to love it. (I will say that an air-threaded serger is worth every penny. Easy to thread with perfect tension every time. No more spending 20 minutes before every project trying to figure out the perfect tension settings.)

[@sewamelia]

Such beautiful makes! I love your Davenport dress and the sage brush top - such a lovely colour on you! I am going to look up that t-shirt pattern for my boys - it looks great! And I loved the wee hats too. So cute! ❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Amelia! That blue is so stunning.. even better in real life I think! I would really recommend the Eclipse Top alright! It looks so great on him. It comes for up to size 12 and there’s lots of variations including a dress so you could make a selection for everyone 😉 The hats are too cute aren’t they 🥰

[@sewamelia]

I love it when children's patterns have such a great age range! Thanks for the recommendation! ❤

[@cyndyregeling6337]

Congrats on breaking 1000! I’m sure there are more to come! The fabric for your Davenport is stunning! Perfectly suits the pattern and you!! Love the little beanies! I have some scraps that will be perfect for that! Just right for my grand daughter!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Woohoo thanks Cyndy. I’m so chuffed, it’s very exciting! Thanks so much for the Davenport love, it came out so well.. eventually 😉 The hats would be perfect for your granddaughter, super cute.. and perfect scrap buster alright!!

[@fuchsiacherryblossom]

Really lovely Davenport you have made!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Jasmine!

[@aoifehoulihan6451]

Gorgeous makes Rachel, love them all. Still haven’t started my Davenport so it’s great to have all of your tips before I do. The fabric is so fab, what would we do without Beyond the Pink Door! I’ll definitely be making a few beanies for my little boy, you can never have too many!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Aoife!! Hope they help! Andrea is just great isn’t she! You’ll end up making loads of beanies, I guarantee it 😉

[@christineeick5096]

Thanks for the detailed review of the Davenport. I plan to make it when it gets cooler and it is nice to have the heads up!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Very glad to help Christine! Thanks so much for watching!

[@karenlowes7802]

Thanks for sharing your success with the twin needles; will try❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Karen! Hope you have success too!! It was a game changer for me

[@katherinephillips1187]

Love your videos, I’m super impressed at all the sewing you get done especially having two little ones. The little hats are adorable and love that your little boy is desperate for the t shirt to be out of the wash! Your Davenport Dress is beautiful and I love your idea of the elastic in the waist instead of a tie. Happy September sewing xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Katherine! It’s challenging alright, but my littlest boy naps every morning so that’s my sewing time!!!! The housework can wait 🤣🤣 it’s amazing a little bit every day really adds up! He wore that T-shirt again yesterday and was chuffed with himself! I love that he likes it so much! 🍉🍉 I’m so pleased with how the elastic came out. Much more comfortable I think! Thanks for watching!!

[@maevefanning2968]

Love all your makes this month Rachael. I've also fallen hard for the Friday pattern company recently and the davenport is on my wishlist but maybe for spring at this stage. Your lengthening tips are spot on for me so will try and remember what you did. I just finished the Heather blazer and it's a really quick make and if you follow the video tutorials it's a breeze to sew. Getting ready for back to work here too 😳

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Maeve!!! Glad I could help with the Davenport, you should definitely put it on your list, it’s really great! Oooh the Heather blazer looks so great, I might have to try that one! How’re you feeling about work???

[@maevefanning2968]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time. I've really enjoyed and appreciated my summer off but am ready to get stuck into this new job. How about you?? Will you still be wfh?

[@belinda58sews29]

CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the 1K milestone! Looking forward to seeing what you make next.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Woop wooop! Thanks Belinda!

[@judithaltoft4690]

First time seeing your videos, i have subscribed i love your makes, ive just made davonport dress i found neck a bit high im just downloading lago tank as your pjs are lovely, i made a gingham top using davonport dress it made a nice top, and i love your accent, thankyou great video x

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support! The neck is a little high alright. I’m hoping a longer elastic will sort that out! The lago tank is a brill pattern! A top from the Davenport sounds like a great idea!!! Thanks again ☘️

[@sewlittletime]

I love Friday pattern company patterns too...I love how they size them as well. Your Davenport dress is beautiful 😍, as is your sage brush top. I really like making those little beanie hats, they're so cute! Shame my boys are too old now lol xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Karen!! Really enjoying Friday Pattern Company alright! I just love the beanies!! Super cute. Taking full advantage of the stage where they wear what I put them in 😉😉😉

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Beautiful makes Rachael. The Davenport is stunning 💖 and all the wee hats, so cute! 🥰

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Geraldine!! The hats are super cute!!!!!

[@jacqpot9413]

Lovely makes.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks a mill!

[@jillridley1041]

Have just subscribed to your channel, love your makes and the fact that you share the problems you come across as well as your successes - makes us all feel normal 😂 Thanks for the tip on the Beanie hats too, they're adorable and will be great for my Grandchildren 🥰 Looking forward to your future vlogs and will be catching up with your previous ones 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hahaha there are quite a few issues…. But hopefully more successes! Isn’t that real life! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! I’m sure your grandchildren will love those beanies. They are so cute and so quick to make up!

[@lynnelister7364]

I love all of your makes I’m a big fan of the Sagebrush I’ve made 2 and I’ve got a 3rd planned. I’m looking forward to watching your next vlog 🥰🧵✂️

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Lynne! Isn’t the sagebrush great, and it’s so different in different fabrics!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Oh your makes are so gorgeous . Love all the cutie hats , adorable 🥰. I feel your pain with the davenport dress. I made so many mistakes with mine too . I only cut one set of yokes and forgot the back channel too. I had no fabric leftover so I ended up having to cut a piece off the bottom ruffle … no harm to me at 5ft ! I really really want to make one like yours too 🐘 🦒

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Andrea!!!!! Eeeek the Davenport really is a labour of love isn’t it!! Worth it in the end I think though. Definitely make a jungle Davenport! It’s so much fun 🦒🤩

[@ohsewvicki]

Congratulations on 1k subscribers! I really like how you tell a story about each project. I loved seeing all your makes especially your sons little beanies xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Woohooo! Thanks so much Victoria! I hope I don’t ramble on too much 😉 aren’t those little beanies just adorable!

[@SewingBunny]

Really lovely makes! Those little hats are so cute 🥰 I have a friend due in November so I think it would make a perfect little gift! The davenport looks great and I am so pleased you managed to get the fabric to finish it 👍 and good to know you had similar feelings on the length. Thank you for the lovely shout out too 😘 xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Michelle!! Seems like we’re not the only ones with a Davenport story 🤣 so glad we got there in the end!! Those hats would be perfect gifts!!! Glad to give you a shout out… love your channel as you know 😉

[@deniseblake6214]

I feel your pain with your pattern cutting drama …. I’ve definitely been there, but on a positive note, I can see that it was well worth the extra effort because it looks stunning on you!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

That’s very kind, thanks Denise! Don’t get me wrong, there was a moment when I wanted to chuck it all in!! Such silly mistakes 🤣🤣 but so happy with the result

[@sunflowersammee1994]

Very nice makes!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much!

[@Transformfabrics]

Awww you are a dote...nice Segway btw lol!! Thank you for the shout out ✌ your davenport is just gorgeous and I think last month was just the month for dressmaking disasters...although at least yours fitted in the end, the same can not be said for mine 🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♀️

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

🤣❤️ eeek… hopefully not too many disasters in our future 😉

[@janismurphy4616]

With the tilly and the buttons juno dress did you cut the neck band on the bias, I didnt ( because it didn't say on the pattern) but I had a lot of problems with the neck band ( not the knot ) the band itself the back of the neck was to big and baggy.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Janis! That’s a shame, sorry you’re having issues. Do you mean the Lotta dress? If so no the neckband isn’t cut on the bias, it’s cut on the fold perpendicular to the grain line. I wonder what happened? Is your fabric very stretchy? Has the neckline stretched out maybe?