Everything I made in 2022 | Favourite and most worn makes and what I learned last year | Sewing

[@sheilapagliaccio9086]

Hi Sally! I just watched this video and had to leave a comment (which I so rarely do). I wanted to thank you for taking the time to do so many makes and filming/sharing them all with us! I’m thankful it is something you enjoy doing. Every week I look so forward to your videos, seeing what you have made, and learning what you have encountered along the way. I hope knowing what your videos means to so many of us will and what so many of us gets from them will ease any feelings of guilt you may feel. You are so incredibly talented. You have inspired me to get back to sewing and for that I am grateful. THANK YOU!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment I'm so pleased to hear you enjoy my channel :) Enjoy your sewing and making journey too and thank you so much for your support x

[@carriepercy2233]

Just love your wardrobe. Everything coordinates so well and I love the soft colours

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you so much xx

[@HeathersideCarrie]

Love love love your quilted Logan.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@donnabronner4837]

Lovely makes. Love your Logans and knits. Great video.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching xx

[@jojorichmond8005]

I agree - much as I love so many things others make, to your own self be true. If you're questioning things while making your colour or fabric choice, you are likely right and will not wear it. Great recap of your '22 makes...

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

So true!! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

Thank you very much!!! Love this video- love your clothes!!! xXX👍👍👍

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching I’m glad you like them 😊 xx

[@janechadwick2635]

The trench coat is a triumph and congratulations on achieving 10k subscribers. We'll deserved

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much xx

[@annettecowburn1096]

It was great to see all your classy makes Sally. Looking forward to seeing your 2023 plans.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching 😊 x

[@linvin18]

You have made some beautiful garments, love the variety 😍 your very talented.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much indeed and thank you for watching xx

[@shirleyknight8946]

Congratulations! 10K subscribers is a fantastic achievement xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much it’s a huge number to me 😆 Thank you for watching xx

[@shif7905]

Beautiful creations 🤩 Loved what you said about not feeling guilty for making more. I haven’t made much as you have this year. But I too feel guilty sometimes. But sewing makes me so happy and it’s something I look forward to everyday. I’m a stay at home of two kids so that’s the only me time I get. 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I didn't sew very much when my children were little but when I did it was such lovely me time so I completely understand. No we shouldn't feel quilty at all - thank you for watching :) xx

[@jreyhert255]

Hi Sally, This was brilliant! As someone who has not sewn properly for many years it was so useful to see the garments that you have made and the fabrics / patterns used. Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos , they are really enjoyable to watch and congratulations on making so much in 2022 , you are a real inspiration ! Jayne

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh I'm glad you think so thank you for watching I'm pleased you found it helpful xx

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Wow!10,000 subscribers is amazing! Congratulations!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much!! Xx

[@samantharhodes2529]

Hi Sally. I came across your channel at Christmas and so glad I did. I started sewing again in March 22 after not doing it since my GSCE’s (about 30 years ago). Up until finding your channel I was only sewing woven fabrics and I saw something that you made with stretch fabric, so gave it ago. I’m so glad I did! I’ve since made several lovely tops that are much more suited to my style and wear them a lot. Thank you so much! xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh yay I'm so glad you gave it a go. It took me ages to give knit fabrics a go I found them so scary but they are a necessity aren't they and so comfy too. I'm glad you found my channel, thank you for watching x

[@cathtaylor2771]

You have made some beautiful things, well done xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@angelajackson6801]

You are very talented. I can’t believe how many items you’ve made! You’ve also made me think about branching out into knitting as your knitted garments are so beautiful. Well done.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you so much!! I have loved knitting this year it’s definitely something I want to develop this year. Thank you for watching xx

[@vidananovazelandia]

I love your videos very much. You inspire me to continue learning and try new things on my sewing.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much I'm so pleased to hear that :) x

[@clairelovessewing]

What a lovely vlog. Really enjoyed looking at all of your beautiful makes…I’m not surprised that you’ve reached 10k as your videos are great. Thank you for making them. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2023. 😊 xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year xx

[@fri5481]

You are so wright with sewing the things for your lifestyle. I love dresses and skirt 's but im allways on my bike cikling every ware so now i make jumpsuit s and culottes (secret trousers) this works mutch better. Realy enjoy looking at your makes...they look realy nice and good quality 🤩

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much. That sounds like a good plan I love a jumpsuit! Thanks for watching xx

[@stitchhazel]

Congratulations! What a great year! 10k followers... magazine feature... learning and growing... and 52 makes!! 😮 I applaud you for prioritizing yourself as a human being. 💕 Sewing is an amazing hobby, and I'm glad it is helping you through anxiety (which I think we all face!) and helping you grow in confidence, etc. Yay, Sally! 🙂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much it certainly is an amazing hobby it's taught me a lot :) Thank you for your support x

[@carolreece9950]

What a delightful video Sally. I loved every one of your makes. Many proud moments for you ❣

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you so much and thanks for watching xx

[@judymunroe1617]

Hi Sally-I loved seeing your beautiful makes from 2022! It is wonderful that you embrace the color palette that you enjoy and looks so perfect on you. Thank you for all of your videos this year and I look forward to your future videos! 🤗🤗🤗

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much for watching and for your support 😊 xx

[@sarahpatedaniell619]

What a very productive year! Congratulations on your article in the magazine. I think that just tops your year. I have a real desire to sew my wardrobe this year or add to my wardrobe. At my age, I would think I would be able to get right back into it....but no. I have been struggling with making a mess of each item. I just really need to throttle through and start the next one. One goal is to really research the different fabrics and how to use them, by that I mean what fabric suits what pattern! Well take care dear Sally and again bravo on a spectacular "make" year.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Don’t be hard on yourself it takes time and a lot of trial and error and I think we all still get it wrong haha! Good luck with your sewing journey this year and enjoy it 😊 x

[@BasmaSooltan]

Beautiful 🥰🥰

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you xx

[@beckfairr]

Congratulations on 10k! You've accomplished so much this year, channel and sewing wise 💕 I had plans to make a Nicks dress in that colour and seeing yours has just confirmed what a lovely garment it is/will (hopefully!) be!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed making the Nicks Dress in a solid colour and I think this rust is my new favourite 😊 Thank you for watching x

[@jennistevenson796]

Love your whitmoor. All your makes are gorgeous, so nice to hear you say you are proud of them. We all should be shouldn’t we. I am going to make the Nicks dress this year and the Logan shacket. Have you seen Jessica McDonalds knitting patterns. She designs for hildren and adults. She has some lovely colourwork patterns that are beginner colourwork friendly. She does top down sweaters , seamless and knit in the round. I made some colourwork sweaters last year. It was really fun and satisfying and much easier than I thought.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you yes we certainly should be proud! I haven't seen those patterns so thank you for the recommendations I'll have a look, it's always nice to find new designers :) Thank you for watching xx

[@knottygnome]

you had some really beautiful makes in 2022. i love your floral xmas dress. congrats on getting to 10000 subs!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@kadycrea]

I absolutely love your makes, especially your coat 😮😍 very impressed! Your podcasts is one of my favourites for sure 🥰🥰 One of my 2023 resolutions was to start a KZbin channel but I've realised that with my schedule right now working full time and being the mum of a 15 month old it is just not realistic and I'd much rather spend that time I would have put in filming/editing into my actual sewing/knitting. I feel much better now that I have decided that this is postponed for now as had burdened myself with this goal really! Thanks again for your content, it's so great and inspiring 💙

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you so much!! Yes definitely wait until the right time the filming and editing is a lot, I don’t know how you’d manage it on top of work. The right time will come ❤️ Thanks so much for your support 😊 xx

[@annschulz1189]

Lovely makes Sally, I really like your colour pallet, so flatering. I think your idea of using quality fabrics for your favorite patterns is brilliant and I will try to do that this year. I will add it to my 'golden rules' which are to only make 3 garments a month, to stick to my colur pallet and to only make items that I know I will wear.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

They sound like good rules! I’m glad you like the colours I use I think I’m trying to slowly learn over time what suits it’s a struggle haha x

[@cynthiatennant9896]

Sally, that’s wonderful about your channel growing so much and that you were published in a magazine!!! I’m happy for you! I experimented with new fabrics and new styles because like you I wanted to try new things. I did keep with colors I like but it didn’t matter because I found that I don’t wear the fabrics I sewed with or the different styles. So this year I’m going back to sewing with the fabrics I know I like and the styles I like. I guess I learned (kind of the hard way). It’s okay, I did make some garments with fabrics that I love. The other garments I will donate. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much!! It’s all a learning curve and part of the journey I think. Once you know you know 😉 Thank you for watching xx

[@janspenno2241]

Congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers 🎉❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much 😊 xx

[@brenholmes4894]

You've had a very successful 2022 with both your sewing and your channel. I'm a recent subscriber. My favourite make from 2022 was the Sofia Shawl Collar top from Sinclair patterns. I have made three so far, two for myself and one as a gift, and have two more planned. I'm not quite as brave as you with fabric mashing, yet although I'm working on it. I have earned to sew for the season, for my body shape, and to stick to my favourite colours of purples, blues, jade, turquoise, and navy with a little burgundy here and there. Pastels and neutrals are not for me 🙂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much for subscribing! It's so interesting the colours we're all drawn to isn't it. I've not heard of the pattern you mention so I'll have a look at it. Thank you so much for watching x

[@marygreen7225]

Oh my goodness Sally, your makes are absolutely stunning. You really should be very proud. Congratulations on making it to the sewing magazine. Happy new year to you and yours.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much it’s been quite a year! Thank you for watching Happy New Year to you too xx

[@whatbecsews]

You have made some beautiful things across 2022 😊 Happy NEW Year x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! Happy new year to you too and thank you for watching 😊 x

[@amybates7438]

Amazing makes! I love that nicks dress! I think I am stuck in that rut too! I think I need the Logan shacket..it would be very useful I think! Happy new year!

[@amybates7438]

I’m going to try bra making this year!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oooh good luck - I'm not sure if I'll ever venture into underwear sewing x

[@amybates7438]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress you’ve done swimsuits! Basically the same!

[@jacmary6580]

Congratulations 10,000 whoop whoop 😊 love your makes and hearing about your journey 😊 the big change I want to make this year is to try and get my head around making wardrobe staples and other garment types other than dresses! I seem to only want to make floral dresses lol, I think its because they are the most impactful garment and most comfy to wear, but I am definitely in need of some separates in my wardrobe 😊 happy new year 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh my I am/was exactly the same and floral dresses are still my favourite to make. Realising I don’t wear them enough was a big thing but making more garments I’ll actually wear is actually quite satisfying. I still don’t necessarily love sewing jersey but I much prefer to wear it 🤣 Good luck and thank you for watching xx

[@jacmary6580]

Exactly and you have helped me get to that mind set, so thank you for your content 😁

[@sewaldodiy]

Beautiful makes, I also posted a video of everything I made last year.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

It’s good to look back isn’t it xx

[@thebrumstitcher495]

Wow, what beautiful garments! I just managed to finish my first Southbank dress on Christmas Eve. I’ve worn it fair bit already and definitely need another one. I would like to try and make some complex makes this year and push myself too. Great vlog 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

The Southbank is great isn’t it I can’t believe it took me so long! Enjoy your sewing this year xx

[@susankidd9963]

Happy New Year to you and your family Sally.Well done for all your subscribers you do a great job and I have followed you for a while now and always enjoy your videos and especially tutorials.looking forward to watching this year. X

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you so much for sticking with me I’m so glad you have 😊 Happy new year to you too xx

[@thesewingsociety]

Hi! Lovely video and so many beautiful makes for 2022. You mentioned at the beginning of the video about how you wanted to keep a better record of your makes for 2023 and that you’d started a system of doing that, but I must have missed it. 😭. Can you share again in comments / details what you’ve adopted to keep track of what you make during the year? I’d be most grateful 🙏💕

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you so much! No I didn’t share I’ll be including it in this Sundays video 😊 x

[@thesewingsociety]

Thank youuuuu ❤️

[@hoppaheedahoe2581]

I hope you don’t mind this question being too nosy, I would love to know more about sewing for a job as you mentioned that is what you do now. How did you get to where you are and how does that work? How did you grow you channel? I can’t even post my makes on instagram so I am curious. It seems like a lot of planning and organizing goes into having a KZbin channel. Thank you for sharing your sewing journey, it is so nice to see your creativity.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Not at all! I'm going to do a Q&A video soon so I'll add this question to answer then if that's ok? Thank you for watching x

[@cathmckeever2728]

Congratulations on achieving 10k subscribers Sally. I love your vlogs, content and aesthetic are excellent & you are super talented. Thanks for sharing your thoughts so generously.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much that’s so kind and thank you for watching and supporting me and my channel 😊 xx

[@threadtherapy251]

I love all your garments, you have a really good handle on your own style- everything looks so cohesive and beautiful. Have you had your colours analysed? I’ve often thought of doing that. Happy New Year!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! No I haven’t but funnily enough I was listening to something the other day about that and it sounded very interesting id love to have it done. Thank you for watching xx

[@janetyler1642]

Happy New Year Sally and congrats on 10K🥳 ! I’m sure it was difficult to pick your favorite makes of last year as you always make such beautiful, classy and high quality garments. You should definitely be proud of everything you made and especially your trenchcoat as it is just fabulous. Thank you for sharing your sewing journey with us. You are always so inspiring.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much 😊 xx

[@cjane51]

Sally, congrats on the 10 K subscribers. I have been here for two years and enjoyed every video that you’ve made. I need to watch this one again because I love that dress that you were featured in love sewing with. It’s absolutely the style I have been looking for for a long time. I’m not really a dress wearing person. I am currently working on pants that fit using the top down. center out method. We’ll see how it goes. Happy new year.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching and staying with me I’m pleased to hear you enjoy my channel 😊 The Taika Dress is lovely I’m sure you’ll enjoy making it. I’m the opposite to you always making dresses but I’ve never made a fitted pair of trousers, something I’m aiming for this year xx

[@juliejealous632]

Congratulations on 10k! I love watching your videos and I follow you on Instagram too. You have inspired me to buy a Studio Seren deer pattern, I haven't got around to making them just yet but I will very soon. I have the Eve dress pattern but I have been "put off" making it because another KZbinr said she had massive fit issues with it, particularly the bodice and sleeves so I was wondering if you encountered such issues? I have learnt that I procrastinate too much! My plans for 2023 are to just make the garment! What's the worst that could happen?! I would also like to tackle my "fear" of knit fabric! Have a fabulous 2023, I look forward to following your journey ❤️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much for following along :) Enjoy making the deer it's such a lovely thing to make. I haven't had any fitting problems with the Eve but I do find that the size 8 in SOI patterns tends to be a good fit on my so I think I'm just lucky there. It's not the same with some other brands. Definitely just go for it, I used to be the same I overthink a lot and it doesn't get you anywhere - it's all learning :) Happy sewing! x

[@gill8120]

Well done on the 10k Sally 😊 Your videos are always great to watch. Like you,I’ve decided that 2023 is going to be my year for making things that suit me and my lifestyle. It’s so easy to fall for a lovely dress pattern that sits in your wardrobe rarely worn 😮. I really need to get the Hudson pants pattern under my belt as being on just over 5’ I have great difficulty finding joggers that fit! Happy New Year 🎉

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah yes it’s so easy isn’t it, must stay focussed 😆 I’m 5’ 3” and the Hudson’s are quite a good fit on me so I’m sure you could easily shorten by a couple of inches if you need to x

[@RachelBearn]

Congratulations on 10k! You’ve been such an inspiration for me learning to sew in 2022. I can’t wait to see everything you make this year ❤️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you so much I'm so glad to hear that xx

[@annematthews4643]

Well done Sally on reaching 10k subscribers🎉! Love your makes for ‘22 👍🏻. Congrats also on setting yourself ‘stretch targets’ for last year and achieving all you have done. Agree with you that you really suit ‘softer’ colours, like the pink Toaster you are wearing - I love that. You have put me in the notion to make that bag pattern, but not for a few months 😳. 🙄😀

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much 😊 The bag is lovely and a surprisingly quick make too I’m sure you’ll love it x

[@karenwoodhead]

Well done achieving 10K subscribers, well deserved. I love watching while I am sewing and you do so much crafting, you are a joy to watch. Can I ask how much fabric you used for your Nicks Dress? They style is so nice and you really suit it. I'm glad the dreaded cooking incident didn't ruin your dress.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you so much!! I bought 4 metres of fabric and I think I used around 3.5, it does take a lot of fabric with those sleeves and all the gathering. The longer dress takes a LOT of fabric. Enjoy sewing it up x

[@ann-mariesews5172]

Wow 10k that's amazing, well done. You have made so many gorgeous items and all very wearable. I think it is important to sew what you feel comfortable in whether it be certain styles or colours. Seeing your Nicks dress, which is lovely, I am off to buy the pattern as I need one in my life!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! Enjoy sewing the Nicks Dress I’m sure you’ll love it xx

[@helenthompson9211]

Happy New Year Sally. Thanks for taking the time to do this. What about the Little Pomegranate skirt? Did I miss it, or was that last year? Helen xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching. I've not made the LP skirt it must have been someone else haha xx

[@susankidd9963]

Me again I told you that coat should be in John Lewis window.😂😂😂🥰

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha ah so kind thank you x

[@janspenno2241]

I just stopped watching to go and find how many things I made in 2022. I made 16 that I recorded but there will be more ( plus 2 wide scarves I knitted)which I thought was quite a lot. My records are reasonable but I need to be better. I’m going to watch your video now. 😂 I revisited the Mandy boat tee and hope I have convinced myself NEVER to make it again. I like the construction but the neck is enormously wide and straps show on me. I also don’t like the feeling that I need to pull the sleeves up because of the way the sleeves sit. I wonder if I could change it somehow and I’m curious but is it worth it? 😂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

It’s absolutely not about the amount for me but I do like to know and look back. 16 is a lot and knitted garments will always take longer than sewn. With the Mandy Boat Tee I’d say probably not worth it really as there are so many other t shirts out there that will probably suit you better. The only thing I think you could try is sewing the neckline in a bit to cover the straps since it’s straight?? Thank you for watching xx

[@janspenno2241]

interesting to see your Nicks dress! Because it is solid I noticed the front fastening and I now see how lovely it is. Thanks. I had not seen a need for it believing it to be like many others. Clearly it’s not but the features are illustrated with the solid fabric. I need to make two wedding outfits this year and I think it might work well. Thanks. I love your trench coat too

[@angienorman5974]

Great makes but you showed them too fast! Congratulations on 10k!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah sorry about that I didn't want to spend too long on them or the video might have been hours long. I've linked to more info on my blog if there's anything you'd like a closer look at. Thank you for watching :)

[@olive5890]

Way too fast, couldnt continue watching but lovely makes

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

You’d have been there for hours if it was t 😂 Thank you for trying x