Explore 2 Amazing Makes & 1 Unique Twist: A Fun Sewing Journey & Chat!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Let me know what your making and up to in your sewing life in the comments 😊 13:39

[@hooter_makes]

I love the updated sleeves on your Indigo dress. It looks fabulous 🎉

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks I love it! I’ve cut out the next one 😊

[@Clarobobbins]

Hi Alison, I love a shorter cardi with a dress. That will be lovely and snuggly in the cold weather 🥰. Those sleeves are gorgeous! Such a lovely dress. Love the Ted Baker fabric, you’ll have so many fabulous dresses for the summer! Love the Drew 💕

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tanyaellis5433]

Oh my Alison Wow this tutorial is brilliant. Thank you. I am at the moment sewing a Jacket a pair of trousers and making my daughter a Nina Leigh dress in French Terry. Also altering a dress for a friend as well. I am also doing some paper piecing. Im not a quilter though and dont really like it but hey oh im trying at my quilting group. Keep the tutorials coming. xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thank you I’m so pleased you liked it- you’re super busy hope it goes well x

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Love your drew dress. really lovely fabric. However, you are right, the shoulders are better in the busy fabric.

[@SewLikeDotty]

I totally agree! I think it’s much better now

[@Bessy_makes]

Hi Alison, I received my first box and love it. I got some pink extras from misfits fabric. She has all the vivid colours. They came today and the colour is a perfect match and seem fantastic quality

[@SewLikeDotty]

Oh that’s fab I will take a look x

[@emkie_sews]

Alison, the triangles take the place of d-rings! So you don’t need those 😉 I’m not sure where to find a slider in that colour though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks for the tip! I think I’ve found some 😊

[@ZeldaSews]

Lolol. Convict??? 😅😅😅 The dress looks absolutely beautiful on you now with adjusted sleeves.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Zelda just starting the next one

[@ZeldaSews]

@@SewLikeDotty I think I would like to try a dress like that

[@jennetthamilton971]

Isn't it great that you are able change something after you've made it. I had planned on making my 2 great nieces leggings in September for school but was quite busy with my alterations business. Last week I decided to finally make them. I'm so happy I took new measurements, both girls needed extra length in the inseam. So this week I sewed up 8 pairs of leggings and 2 tshirt dresses. Yesterday I told one of the girls I was making them red Valentine dresses. She said thanks but she really wants a purple dress, her favourite colour. As I'm trying to use mostly fabric from my stash, I didn't think she would be getting a purple dress. But when I was pulling out some fabric to make myself a Toaster Sweater I found a purple striped knit fabric, just enough for her dress. And in another cupboard I found a large remnant of the same fabric in pink to make her sister a dress. They will both be so surprised. Today after cutting out those dresses I will be cutting out a puffer jacket for myself. It's so nice to stay inside on cold snowy days and sew. I hope you are able to find the pink door rings and sliders. I only shop on Amazon when I can't find what I need at my local fabric stores. So yesterday I did an order for continuous zipper tape and pulls and a large roll of waistband elastic. Happy sewing. Oh, your cardigan looks great!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Wow it’s a good job you checked the measurements they grow so fast - those dresses are going to be gorgeous 💕

[@erinm9159]

Hi Alison. Loving all your vlogs. Country Cow designs sells in the Uk and might have the hardware. They also have some cute bag patterns. It is a small business as well which is great.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Oh thank you Erin I will check it out

[@erinm9159]

@ your welcome. I have some of their patterns and follow their KZbin channel as well. They just recently opened up a shop. I would love to check them out in person but I live in Vancouver 🇨🇦

[@Thefibrosewist]

Nailed the fit Alison , love the sleeves 👌❤️

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Vicki x

[@cherrybrook140861]

it’s a beautiful colour

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thank you 🤩

[@lesleyayres2267]

If you want your sleeves less puffy try pleating the top instead of gathering 🙂

[@SewLikeDotty]

Great idea 💕

[@jesspeak7543]

Hi Alison, the triangular shaped piece is equivalent to a 'D' ring, also, the zipper teeth are actually nylon. That may reduce your stress. 😊 🇦🇺 🪃

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Jess I only need to find the sliders now 😍

[@SEWDOITEMMA]

The bag makers box is great isn’t it! Would love to know if you find the d rings and sliders too! That size looks perfect for the harleson bag from noodlehead or something similar!

[@SewLikeDotty]

I found this Emma x www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1583284172/fuchsia-pink-strap-kit-set-25mm1-bag?gpla=1&gao=1&&Cj0KCQiAwOe8BhCCARIsAGKeD55iZLq471SfF8Ng82kejMp3eROrwdXx1WA0ZjiD-kLNpe6hjnn3PkgaAm6VEALw_wcB_k_&:pla-314261243987_m__1583284172engb_102858184&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMdf9P4vi8RwaFkJp_5qnD4B5&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwOe8BhCCARIsAGKeD55iZLq471SfF8Ng82kejMp3eROrwdXx1WA0ZjiD-kLNpe6hjnn3PkgaAm6VEALw_wcB

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi Alison - Love your Marlot. I made the Marlot Sweater in a thick woolly bobbly fabric from Felicity Fabrics. I'll be honest, I was really worried about sewing with the fabric as it is quite chunky. I ended up sewing it on my machine with a walking foot, as it was a bit much for my overlocker. Anyway, I made the longer length and it is quite oversized, although I probably need to re-cut my pattern again as I have reduced in size a bit.

[@SewLikeDotty]

It’s quite a flexible pattern isn’t it

[@gingerninja_sews]

Sew Hot do the tula pink sliders Alison. I was up at 6 this morning oressing the seams and preppjng the sleeves of the dress. Hoping to have it finished asap so i can crack on with an amelia jacket and a bag 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re on a mission Sue - I can’t wait to see it on the next Sew Virtual Thanks for this hardware tip 💕

[@Kate-wf6hh]

I'm not a fan of puff sleeves either. If I find them on a pattern, I generally change them to a straight set-in sleeve. I do however like a little ruffle at the wrist! I am still in sewing comfies mode. I made a sweatshirt for my husband, and then yesterday cut one out for me. I am using a new (to me) pattern, the Apollon by I Am Patterns. I like that it has set-in sleeves and a slightly wider neckline, so I am hoping that this will become my new go-to sweatshirt pattern!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Will check that pattern out Kate it sounds good

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Love your Drew Alison. Have you tried Sew Hot for bag hardware or trimming shop? LibbyX

[@SewLikeDotty]

I hadnt heard of the until Sed Virtual last night Libby

[@maureenwilson9789]

Hi Alison I know it’s not sewing related please could you tell me we’re you bought your heatless curler from I have a satin one but it doesn’t grip my hair very well thank you Maureen X

[@SewLikeDotty]

I got one for my daughter too she couldn’t get over the curl she got with it amzn.eu/d/ifrD5ne

[@maureenwilson9789]

Thank you Alison very much appreciated 😊X

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oops. Sorry not sorry 😂

[@SewLikeDotty]

😂😂😂

[@ZeldaSews]

I like the sweater dress, but I do like oversized clothes. The fitted look is just not my thing anymore.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Me to not sure why this one was just too oversized

[@Thefibrosewist]

Nailed the fit Alison , love the sleeves 👌❤️