Summer Sewing Makes - Part 2 (and a little knitting too!)

[@DoreenFraser-d5s]

Wonderful to see Amy’s makes.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@georgianasstudio]

Amy is just delightful.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you 😊

[@julieagar4483]

Lovely makes in both videos. Amy’s knitting and crochet are beautiful.❤️

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@jennyturner6399]

Lots of lovely garments, thanks for sharing 🍓🧶🌈💙

[@DevonThreadTales]

You’re welcome 😊 thank you so much 🥰

[@karolmolpus9536]

Love Stazia dress❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@musikkfamilien]

I like your trousers!😊👏 If you had not told about the pockets, I would not have known!!! I think it looks all right. As long as you get your hand inside, it is ok!

[@DevonThreadTales]

This is very true - thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@georgianasstudio]

I love the Shelby dress, it's one of those patterns that feel completely like 'me'. I've only made one but I need so many more!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh it’s so fab when you find a pattern like that. Defo keep making them. Xx

[@sew_what_knot]

Love your makes and Amy's too x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 😊 🥰

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 😊 🥰

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Your dress looks beautiful and the button placement doesn’t show in the pictures. You could always position it differently and try it on. It’s too pretty not to wear it much. I’m relieved to see that you have moments too. I got in a muddle with the pockets in the Safira trousers and wished I hadn’t bothered now. Amy’s contribution was so sweet and funny. She has really gained in confidence and is such a credit to you. I love the small cow she made too. I’m really interested in the Avenir jumpsuit. Have a lovely holiday 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much 😊 yes I will make sure I wear my Shelby dress 👗 Yes Amy really is more confident now, and enjoys doing her little bits for the video which is so lovely. 🥰

[@caronlever2019]

I like the trousers ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Love the trousers

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@margaretbryant6468]

You should be so proud of your daughter Angela what a lovely girl. And so clever with her knitting.xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you, I am so proud of her and all my girls. I’m very blessed 🥰

[@lydiaporter2281]

Luv your vids.What a breath of fresh air you are x

[@DevonThreadTales]

That's so kind of you - Thank you 🥰

[@blufaerie]

I made the same machine cover. I used the remnants of some IKEA curtains I shortened.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh how fab! Love that. 🥰

[@annethompson9154]

Love your vlogs you share the good sewing and the ,mistakes ( which are definitely not mistake because your sewing is lovely) keep up the great work xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kateglazier3726]

Avenue jumpsuit I know exactly what you mean. I’ve made 2 and just this week took the elastic out of the neck and replaced it with 2 rows of shirring straight over the neck band. Far more comfortable also did that for the sleeves in the long sleeved version. I think it could do with wider elastic at the waistband too and stitch over it to stop that twisting as it’s a garment that does get pulled up and down numerous times a day. Love your vlogs and makes thank you for sharing.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh that’s a great idea re the shirring. Thank you for that, worth a go in another version for sure. Aahh thank you so much, that’s so kind of you 🥰

[@patriciaweekes2291]

Amy ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

🥰🥰🥰

[@shirleyscott6997]

I love your safiya trousers. I have the make it simple book and I would love to make the trousers too but I don't suit wide legs. You've done a great job with yours. Your shelby looks lovely and I don't think it looks odd but it's how you feel and if it makes you feel better, it will be easy for you to move the buttons. With regards to pockets, I just love dresses with them in. Always feel lost without them. The avinir looks great. I have the same problem with a dress I made, the elastic is in correctly but it twists once I put it on and I have to constantly grip it and move it back into position. The Stasia is beautiful. Love Amy's makes. That pink one is really nice. Also, her hair looks different, really suits her. x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much Shirley, that’s so kind of you 🥰

[@SewMyTime]

Blue dress is gorgeous on you. Would moving the buttons impact position of princess seams? That could influence your decision maybe. LOL re pockets! Who hasn’t done something similar? Makes our garments unique 😂😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

Yea that’s a good point. I might just pin it in place where the buttons would be moved to, see what difference it would make to the seams. Thank you 🥰 xx

[@Hide_and_silk]

Agreed - move the buttons and cinch in with the ties. Moving the buttons so far over will skew the front so the centre front pieces will appear different widths. I've just made the Shelby - also with Minerva brand ambassador fabric! It's just waiting hemming. I swapped out the sleeves too but for flutter sleeves as I have lymphoedema in my left arm. I did find I had to put the buttons and buttonholes 3/4" in from the finished edge which is further away than I would have instinctively placed them.

[@cindy7702]

You are so hard on yourself.. Everything is beautiful Your daughters knitting is amazing too.. Good job both of ♥you

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you 🥰

[@lstockil]

Love the oatmeal pants! Dress is gorgeous but I did laugh at the pocket story 😂😂 Thanks Angela. Lisa 🇦🇺

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you 😊. He he, yep couldn’t believe it when I realised what I had done 🙈🙈😂😂. Thank you 😊

[@maureencapobianco3596]

Such beautiful makes! You always look fabulous modeling your makes! Amy’s haircut looks adorable! ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you, I will pass that onto Amy too 🥰🥰🥰

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Beautiful makes 🙌❤️💜💙💚 Amy’s knitting is just stunning. ❤️

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you 🥰

[@ClaireD247]

My jumpsuit elastic did the same. I have made 2 - I’ve had to stitch elastic in place at intervals and that has solved it. Love your fabric choice 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

That's a great idea! I’m gonna give that a go. Thank you 🥰

[@sarahhellewell7936]

And me!! I thought it was my elastic too - I’m going to give stitching the elastic a go too😊😊

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Love your trousers and both you and Amy are SO talented in your knitting. I always enjoy seeing you both. ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you 🥰

[@nolacook7344]

Yes please come back on a regular basis.Have missed u 😢

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh bless you, thank you 😊

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

If you don't like the cuffs on your jumper, assuming you have more of the yarn, I would cut the cuffs off and pick up the stitches and re-knit them.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Good idea 👍🏼 I shall pass into Amy 🥰

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Angela, you made some lovely things. I hope you enjoy your cruise and congrats on your special anniversary. Amy is so talented. What a shame that pink jumper doesn't feel nice, because, it's so lovely. 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! We’re both so excited 😆 I know, I’m gutted for her, hopefully like she said some fabric conditioner might help ?!?! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@lydiaporter2281]

You're so funny .Could be a comedienne .Brilliant .😅x

[@DevonThreadTales]

He he - Thank you 🥰

[@traceystewart6232]

Both of you have made some fab makes …..thank you for sharing. With Amy’s jumper, use some PURE LIQUID SOAP, May make it softer and less so itchy on the skin. Good luck.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great tip! I shall let Amy know. Thank you so much 😊

[@robynstock3516]

What a clever girl Amy is she seems to be such a gentle person just like you ….Love your makes look forward to see your projects …Robyn 🥰

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you 🥰

[@jonelder1204]

I absolutely love your Stasia dress - it's such an elegant shape and really suits you. I also love your Shelby dress, but I know what you mean about the button 'area' as I feel the same about the version I made. I can't quite put my finger on what's not quite right about mine, but there is something slightly off about the button / buttonhole placement. Just to add: I don't think yours looks off at all!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh bless you - thank you so much. I have moved the buttons now, and I think it is better, but still not sure 🤔 I do love the Stasia - I think it’s one of my favourites 🥰🥰🥰

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

I made one of those for my Overlocker Janome 644D, very similar to the 6234XL. I also made the sewing machine cover with the pocket and the piping for my other Janome Machine MC9900. I had to make it a bit bigger because my machine is quite big but it fits lovely. I am now doing the Poof, and filling it with all my scraps and offcuts. These patterns from Closet Core are great.

[@DevonThreadTales]

They really are great aren’t they. I’m so pleased with how it turned out 🥰

[@clairec20]

Amy’s salty day sweater pattern lovely❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

It’s so lovely isn’t it. Thank you 😊

[@mairead5891]

I've made the Ravello jumper and in the end picked up the stitches at the neckline and knitted a neckband as I felt the neck was in danger of stretching out. I have a suggestion for Amy for the neckband of her pretty yellow vest top. She could try hovering a steam iron over that bit to cinch in the stitches a little. It might help it tighten up a bit. She probably picked up a couple too many stitches just in the place and fewer elsewhere.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thanks so much for all the tips. That’s brilliant. I will pass those into Amy too 🥰🥰🥰

[@lesleyheather1]

Lovely makes you have such a lovely personality I love to watch you and your daughter obviously takes after you , she is delightful x

[@DevonThreadTales]

That’s so kind of you, thank you 😊 🥰

[@annestuart1150]

The trousers look marvelous on you. Don’t worry about screw-ups - it looks great.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you, that’s so kind 🥰

[@jaynefederici9140]

I also did a boo boo with my first Safiya trousers. I wanted pockets like yours so I cut a slant on the side then sewn the pocket pieces one. When I came to turn down the top I realised that the top of the pockets were in the wrong place. I had French seamed them and wasn't going to take them out so I just turned the top over which made it very thick in places and my pocket opening smaller but it's fine. My second pair, I just did aa the pattern and I think they are my most worn me made garment.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh no, what a shame!!!! It’s so frustrating isn’t it when that happens. What a shame, but so so glad you love you’re next pair 🥰 xx

[@michellem3899]

Lovely makes! I don’t always hem my knit dresses either. It really depends on how much the fabric rolls. Your sweater is going to be great! Amy’s cow is so cute. Her hair lovely as well!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you so so much, that’s really kind of you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@heatherbellamy235]

Lovely makes as normal from you Angela 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much 😊

[@juliadroy1179]

Love all of your makes and Amy's knitting such a clever girl, I agree I think it is button placement on the Shelby dress, I love your videos so Ill be looking forward to more during August xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you Julia, you are always so kind. Thank you 😊

[@sewsarahstitch]

My Avenir does this too - I just did some vertical stitching at the four quarters of the neckline and this solved it! X

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaahh fantastic. I will do this before I go away then, as it’s a bit annoying!!! Thank you 🥰

[@lauraeoverton]

Great video Angela. I love love love the stasia dress and your jumpsuit. Hope you have been enjoying a lovely summer with the family. I can't wait to see more 1 week me mades.... they are always such fun.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That really is so kind of you 🥰

[@janen5448]

Loved everything you’ve made. I’ve missed your “week in the month” vlogs so it would be great to see them back.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much, I will defo be bringing them back this month (August) Thank you 😊 🥰

[@susanjackson1616]

Lovely makes :)) as always , liked Amy s salty day jumper ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@marciahighsmith4820]

I love your overlocker cover, tell Amy that the jumper looks like it may have a fair amount of acrylic and it sometimes feels funny. Move the buttons on the dress. I really enjoyed your video! You can't be the slowest knitter, I am holding that position.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you, I will tell Amy. I’m going to have a go at moving the buttons, see what it looks like 🙈😂 He he he, ok maybe second slowest knitting 😂😂😂 Thank you 😊

[@cecilehoare3053]

How is it when watching your videos I always end up on fabric store sites shopping for gorgeous fabrics you've made your items from? lol You are a bad bad influence Angela! lol Love your makes, I don't think I could pick one out as a favourite, they're all gorgeous! Amy's makes are amazing too! Suggest to her a compression wrist sleeve to help with the wrist strain. Her highland coo is adorable!

[@DevonThreadTales]

🙈🙈🙈oooops. I’m so sorry Cecile 😂🙈. Thank you so much. Aaahh good idea, I’ll let Amy know. Thank you again 🥰

[@shambolicsewist3836]

That Stasia ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@jackiecaine3220]

Gorgeous makes.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@alidavanzyl9922]

Solving the elastic problem...Lock the elastic with the fabric and fold it all over and stitch it in place....

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh brilliant thank you 😊

[@marionmathews9852]

Always a pleasure to see you Angela. Your makes are as beautiful as ever, and your fabric choices make me drool. Your last dress looks stunning and the colours are divine. Amy is so delightful to watch, and I’m always blown away by her knitting prowess. What a shame that Amy doesn’t like the feel of the pink sweater, especially as the different patterns make it unique.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That is so so kind of you. I know bless her, hopefully some fabric conditioner might work, as it is such a pretty jumper 🥰🥰🥰

[@janehodgett959]

The blue dress looks great! 🤩👌

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@debsmadethis]

Lovely makes, Ive had another Stasia planned for at least 3 years your looks so fab....maybe this will be the prompt I need. I love your stripey jumper, i get so frustrated knitting coz it takes me sooo long 😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

Go for it! It’s such a lovely dress 👗 He he, I know I’m just so slow at knitting 😂🙈 but I do enjoy the process! Thank you 😊

[@dawnwiltshaw7153]

Hi Angela loved your video as always thank you for sharing if you do a me made for August would love it,it is always nice to revisit what you make Amy is very talented can not wait to see what you both make see you soon Dawn xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you so much. Yes I think I will start again on the me made weeks in August. Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@sewlittletime]

Lovely selection of makes chucka! Love how the Esti top looks with your jeans. Amy's knitting is amazing, such a shame one feels a bit scratchy as that's really pretty. Your oatmeal trousers look great 👍. Only move the buttons if you think it's worth it and it won't alter the finished size! Xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊 yeah it’s such a shame as she worked really hard on the jumper! Hopefully she will wear it?!?! Yeah I’m gonna have a play with the dress, see what I can do 🙈😂 Thanks xxxx

[@cindywinkler4172]

What a talented family you have Angela, Amy is adorable as she is talented. It's nice to know I have another Highland cow friend 😁And yes, because of sewing I got DeQuervains from sewing too much. it's a tendon overuse issue, it's fine to take a break from sewing

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That really is so kind of you 😊 He he he - I love that. Oh dear. That’s not great, I hope that you are ok now. Thank you again 🥰

[@alisonkemp1671]

Dress not hemmed 😱 you rebel you 😂😂 The Stasia dress looks fabulous on you ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

😊 thank you - and yes what a rebel 😂😂😂🥰

[@Craftytutu]

That viscose jersey is beautiful! And I’m not a lover of florals lol. I’ve made 5 pairs of Safiya trousers and tweaked every single pair. I couldn’t get my usual elastic for my last pair and the elastic I bought was terrible, but I made the rookie mistake of sewing the waistband closed and topstitching it twice before trying them on 😱 I ended up having to cut the waistband off and making a new one 🤷‍♀️ At least I managed to salvage them though …….and they actually stay up now 😂 ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh nooo!!! I’m glad you were able to sort it in the end - what a shame, bless you 😊 Thank you so much for watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@karenlowes7802]

About your Shelby, I love the dress. You said you might have to reposition the buttons. I'm wondering if the grain is off.Ask me how I know! Lol😊😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooohh so how do you know, lol 🙈😂. That’s great thank you, I will check. Thank you 🥰

[@suebrown5500]

Oh my goodness I love your makes! Particularly like the Shelby and the Stasia dresses and your fabric choices. I’m going to have to get the Shelby now! I bought the Stasia dress pattern and put it to one side because I couldn’t instantly see the seam allowance 😢! Is the s.a. included and how wide is it? Do you think French terry is too heavy for the Stasia? I’m thinking red for Christmas (sorry to mention that but it might take me till then to work through my list!). TIA, Sue ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia Sue, yes the seam allowance is included. Off the top of my head it’s 1.5 cm but please look at the front of the instructions as it should be on there somewhere 😊 I think French terry would give it quite a different look, as the one I have made is quite drapey and floaty. So possibly might be better to get something lighter weight and save your French terry for another project ?!?! Hope that helps 🥰 Thank you 😊

[@suebrown5500]

@@DevonThreadTales thank you so much for your helpful reply! Xxx 😘

[@janetr5164]

Have you looked at the KZbin channel “ lifting pins and needles “ about crotch alterations? She is very good and her technique for doing this really works and I have used this method loads of times,,,

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaah yes I love her channel. Thanks for the reminder I will go and have a look. Thank you 🥰

[@ZeldaSews]

Hello, Angela! I'm watching you now as you share your summer makes!😊 You're so pretty and skinny. I'm pretty and I'm pretty fluffy, but I do like that top you made...on you.😅

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@ZeldaSews]

@DevonThreadTales You're Welcome 😊

[@eileentarrant9876]

I had carpel tunnel and the doctor told me to strap a ruler to my inner wrist to the base of my fingers at night for a month and it worked . And it was quite bad when I but my hand behind my back to fasten my bra it was as if I’d put my hand in an electric socket ,and I’d wake up in the night shaking my hand to stop the tingling ,so try the ruler thing 🤷 and good luck

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaah thank you, I’ll pass this onto Amy. Really glad it worked for you, so let’s hope 🤞🏼 Thank you 😊

[@alietajohnson272]

Hello, where can i find the video where you talk about the top you are wearing?

[@DevonThreadTales]

I’m so sorry I was hoping it would be up before this video went out. But it will be up tomorrow at 7am uk time. 😊

[@loreliemiller628]

I don’t either hem all my knits! Sometimes I think it hangs better and it doesn’t fray so why hem?!

[@loreliemiller628]

Your makes are so pretty! Love the flared swishy skirts you make!

[@DevonThreadTales]

He he!!! I know it’s great isn’t it. That’s why I live sewing with Jersey so much 😂 Thank you 😊

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

🥰🥰

[@karolmolpus9536]

How can you tell who the pattern designer measures for and designs for? 5’2 or 5’8 ???

[@DevonThreadTales]

You should be able to look it up online if it isn’t in the pattern details. If not email or maeesage the designer. They are normally very helpful 😊

[@fmgriffiths7043]

The problem you have with the elasticated neck on your jumpsuit may well be that the elastic is too stiff. Perhaps you could try some lingerie elastic which is not only softer but does not curl as much as general elastic. it is strong enough to support a neckline in fabrics that are light to medium weight. Hope this helps.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh that’s great, thank you so much, I will give that a go 🥰🥰🥰