FAUSTINE & SANTORINI TANKS - STAYING INSPIRED TO SEW IN THE SUMMER

[@AlexJudgeSews]

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[@kimbetts4282]

Hi Alex, does that apply to Australian folks too? Love a good magazine but my favourites add up quickly.

[@kimbetts4282]

Thanks so much for getting that sorted! I'm going to have fun reading some new magazines ♥

[@foxeymoore]

Looking great Alex in your Faustine top and yes please to the burrito demo.

[@aldonastraczek]

That fuschia looks stunning on you!!

[@van_vinos66]

I think the Vampires Wife has gone into liquidation which is really sad. So thank God for the Peony dress. I know this has nothing to do with your makes, but you look incredible!!! I have arm envy!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oooh I didn’t know that! Not that I had the budget anyway, but yes that’s very sad.

[@lovejohandmade]

The peony dress is on my pattern wish list. I love it.

[@angienorman5974]

That shade of pink is having a moment, at least in the US, due to the excitement over the new Barbie movie. Yes after Barbie doll! Your top would look great with so many colors! Try black, navy, the color you’re wearing it with there,white, ivory… Love both your tops!

[@jacquiedwards9893]

It's here too !! Pink everywhere !

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much, I don’t have much pink experience so this is so helpful. I’m off yo see the Barbie mmovie this week 🙌🏻

[@sarahmiddle5028]

You're not the only person who keeps every bit "just in case" LOL. Look forward to seeing the Naya in viscose

[@mairead5891]

The skirt you made looks so good on you! Personally, I love a swooshy skirt in the summer. I love the Santorini tank too, the button detail is very chic.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I'm sold on the skirt Mairead, I wore it one day last week and loved how it felt to wear although Dave did think he'd come home to a 1950s housewife 😂

[@kathygann7632]

That pink is for people who have winter coloring. You are probably a spring or autumn so an orange would be more flattering to your skin, but you are gorgeous so if you don’t look your best, it will give the rest of us a chance.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

😁. Yep it’s absolutely not ‘allowed’, but sometimes you have to break the rules 😁

[@kathygann7632]

@@AlexJudgeSews Good for you! Once you know the rules, you can decide if it applies to you.

[@nancyhilborn885]

The pink top is all the Barbie rage. Looks great. The burrito method for sleeveless review would be excellent. Thanks

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Coming soon!

[@serenitysews1691]

That pink absolutely suits you, stunning ❤

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh thank you!

[@katieb1836]

Hi Alex, I have really enjoyed your channel. The Santorini top is SO flattering on you, gorgeous! I agree with you about bold, bright colors with black.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, that's so kind

[@kathygann7632]

The app Libby, which is the public library, also gives you access to books and magazines, and is free.

[@jeanlinder1310]

I love to pair that type of bright pink with navy, grey, and olive. It also looks beautiful with champagne colors.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much, pink is a whole new world for me ❤

[@stampysister]

That Santorini tank looks phenomenal. Color is vibrant and lovely.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@alismith9832]

Your tops are fabulous - orange or red trousers with the pink top would be amazing!

[@patriciaoswalt6464]

Pink and navy look good together, if you have any navy bottoms. You are right in style wearing the “Barbie” pink. I really like your black striped top.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much 🩷

[@maggiecawthorn5653]

Particularly love the pink one Definitely a hit

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

I'm so glad you made the santorini top Alex. I've had my eye on it since it came out. I love your version of that and the faustibe top too!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks Annette, itch to stitch patterns are great

[@serenitysews1691]

I have made the Naya top in woven 3 times, love it ❤❤

[@maryellenoneill9061]

I love your fuchsia Santorini tank. I just made two for myself and am very pleased with the results. Her patterns have lovely neatly finished insides. I made one from a printed linen and it helps to hide the wrinkles. I also made a Burda top pattern with a yoke… it was a very strange construction where you needed to hand sew the inner yoke 🤯😖. I did manage to burrito the lower seam. Thanks for sharing your makes and inspiration.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Wonderful!

[@bridgetrsews]

Your top and skirt are both lovely! I hadn’t seen the Peony dress, I’m not usually a frills person but the dress is very stylish. Thank you for your tutorials I find them very useful. I think you may have talked me in to a Readly subscription 😅, Bridget R

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much Bridget, I’m not a frills person either, but there’s something about the Peony dress ❤️

[@lucythomson4629]

Gorgeous makes ❤

[@lovejohandmade]

I really like your skirt, too. Great colours and swish factor.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh thank you!

[@lisajones1036]

Ooooh love the skirt, very French looking 👌

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you! 😃

[@joli43]

My only issue using the burrito method is that with certain fabrics the pulling can distort the fabric. So I only use that method when sewing with a very stable shirting. Otherwise I use the method of Liesl & Co.'s Classic Shirt pattern. It is just as easy and there are also no exposed seams. I love how these tops look. Nice job!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

That’s true, the pink linen looked very dish raggy after I pulled it through, but it could take it. I don’t know the Liesl & Co method, but this could be the perfect excuse to buy another shirt pattern 😁

[@kathyrussell1818]

I love all of your makes. So glad you are doing the Santorini tank sew along. I will have to get the pattern n make it up.

[@lizoid88]

Alex the skirt looks absolutely gorgeous on you!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh thank you! 😘

[@jankerslake5813]

Loved the pink tank and to be able to learn how to do the burrito method would be great - thank you. The skirt was very pretty and feminine on you too. Hope you grow to love it.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much, I wore it for the rest of the day I recorded this video and loved wearing it, so I think it'll stay - hooray 😀❤

[@mairecollins4761]

I so enjoyed your video, as always Alex and loved the fact that you've bought the Peony pattern, as I've just bought it too. I was hoping it would be suitable for a winter wedding I've been invited to, so I'm looking forward to seeing your version and hearing how you got on 😊 I can fully endorse readly, it's so worth it!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Brilliant, thank you. I'm enjoying sewing the Peony although haven't finished it yet - I fancy a Winter one too what fabric are you thinking?

[@mairecollins4761]

I'm looking, pretty much daily 😊 I can't decide whether it should be a heavier weight viscose or maybe a more luxe fabric? I liked your idea of looking at the September magazines for inspiration, I was hoping that would give me an idea of the type of fabrics/colours that are around for the next season 😀 x

[@jenniferewart]

Just love the Santorini top which looks great on you. Pink looks good with brown and a muted green, the Peony dress is my sort of style, so simple and of course little or no gathers !!! I recently used a Threadcount pattern to make a Flared Sleeve Dress which is very similar to the Peony dress, I think I'm moving towards more fitted styles which are easier to wear with a cardigan ( often necessary in a UK summer ! ). So ,thanks Alex for as always a great video.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much, I have plenty of green in my wardrobe so that should work! Yes, the Peony and the gathers, I'm 3/4 way through sewing it and have got the frill part, I'll admit to some procrastination at this point - I hate gathers 😂

[@lynnhart3712]

The pink top looks great on you! Pink and green is a nice color combo. Pink and navy too.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Yes! And I have lots of green things, thank you ❤️

[@JaneyJane_sews]

Pink and green.

[@jacquihooper158]

I have Readly and love it as well, for much the same reasons as you.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

It's brilliant isn't it, very handy last week while I was in a hour long wait at the hospital (only routine) 😀

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Alex, loving both tops and particularly the black one for me.. the back is just so gorgeous... Love that 👌😍💖😘

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks Sally ❤

[@zornikzornuk3187]

Nice video love the color you pick, thanks for sharing

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolfuller2941]

I’ve made a Naya with woven fabric, I used ribbon around the neckline, I didn’t have enough fabric to make a band around the hem as Cara had but I will next time 😊

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Brilliant! - I met someone at the weekend, who made a woven one and said it was a little tight a the hip, so I think I'll size up ❤

[@JuneGaffney]

Thanks for this!!! I do love the odd mag but feel guilty about all the paper and what to do with it afterwards. We also can't get some mags here. We only got 1 month free but hey, looks great.

[@SewMyTime]

Love both your tops. I have made the Faustine top and agree entirely with you about Burrito method being the best way. I did follow the pattern instructions but would not do so again. Love the top though. I learned the Burrito method from Sarah of Sewing Therapy. Great that you are doing it too. The more instructions out there the better.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Brilliant - I don't know Sarah, but love a new find

[@monicacorr6979]

Nice pink top, it usually goes very nice with white, thats what they’re doing this year anyway..

[@AlexJudgeSews]

The Barbie effect! How could I forget 😁

[@janspenno2241]

I love your Faustine top. I don’t think I have the arms for it but I love the sleeveless version. On the Readily, I wonder if you’ve tried the magazines you can get on line from the library?totally free too. Home magazines and craft and many more. It’s a great service.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I did do that a while ago, but there's a limited selection with our library service.

[@Hide_and_silk]

The Santorini looks fab on you. I have the pattern...and some teal viscose linen ready to make it and some matching shorts. PS your hair looks amazing!!!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Teal viscose sounds great, thank you ❤️

[@TikaOlivere]

Your hair looks amazing.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh thank you!

[@Evohoy]

The Faustine top really piqued my interest, I love a pleat detail at the back, and the swingy style, so off I went to the website intrigued by new to me designer and patterns. Then I realised I’ve already bought the Saxa shirt, with the same pleat details, and have I made it up yet? Have I heck!!! So thanks for reminding me of another long lost pattern that I’ve bought (and had printed), but completely forgotten about! I’m going mad! In other news my sister and I planned our whole summer holiday around an incredible fabric place in Italy, that carry designer dead stock and have returned with a frankly ridiculous amount of gorgeous fabrics, so when I find that pattern, I’ll have a choice of what to make it with 😂.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Evelyn 😂😂😂. You make me feel so much better, that’s exactly the sort of thing I do! Italian fabric shops sounds wonderful, I might just have to book a holiday there 😘

[@Sheree-ui9zb]

Would like to know the address of this fabric shop. Sounds very interesting.

[@lyndapalmano4490]

Love your black and white top - wonder how that pattern would look like extended into a dress. Love the back of this pattern

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Great minds… the designer has info on how to make it into a dress on her site 😁❤️

[@lyndapalmano4490]

@@AlexJudgeSews Thank you for introducing me to this pattern company - I'm loving the look of the Saxa shirt

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you 😊

[@AlexJudgeSews]

You're welcome 😊

[@clairehemingway9642]

2 lovely useful tops. I agree about the Peony and The Vampires Wife - I want to make a dark wintery version. Is your graduating daughter the one in Bristol? I remember you saying she was starting there the same time my son did. Hope she enjoyed Bristol. My son is 3 years down but has 2 years to go. Thanks for the Readly offer - sounds great.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Yes, she's at Bristol loves the place so much she's staying there. I can't say I blame her, but it does feel far from home. 5 years - wow is he doing medicine?

[@clairehemingway9642]

Veterinary Med.. They started uni at a very tricky time with all the lockdowns they had while in halls. He has loved being in Bristol despite living in grotty flats. Thanks again for the Readly offer - I’ve already signed up.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Agreed, that first year was hard on them all.

[@ZeldaSews]

I love that skirt with the T-shirt. What kind of fabrics that?

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Designer deadstock, some kind of poplin I think - I only wish I'd bought more ❤

[@deirdrebyrne1450]

Hi Alex, I love all the makes, they’re great, especially your skirt. Will you be publishing the pattern or showing the drafting method? I have the perfect fabric in my stash for it and would love to make one. Your Faustine is beautiful , you look wonderful 🤩

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Neither, just how you can use the method regardless of which pattern you choose

[@jaynefederici9140]

I have bought the Santorini tank pattern through your link. I want to make it in a plain fabric. I've just read through the instructions and they seem a bit complicated. I hope I can follow it.😂

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I'm sure you can, the trick is to just focus on the step you're on and not worry about the whole thing.

[@kimbetts4282]

Hi Alex, the new tops look fab! For the pink top, what about some white culottes or wide leg suit pants? Navy and olive green can also look great too. Also wanted to mention the Readly link is only showing up for one month. I did wonder if perhaps it was for UK viewers only? Being in Australia means we sometimes miss out on good deals like that...

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Hold fire with Readly, I'll get in touch with them and see what's happening. In the meantime - white culottes you say? I love that idea ❤

[@kimbetts4282]

@@AlexJudgeSews thanks Alex...I do love a good magazine!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Good news regarding Readly, they've amended the Aussie link so if you click this the 2 months free offer should work au.readly.com/alexjudge

[@Bexbec23]

I love the Santorini tank. Do you think I could upcycle a shirt using this pattern, reusing the shirt button band for the side seam? I'm wondering if the side seam would be too shaped....

[@AlexJudgeSews]

The side seam does have shaping, so I'm not sure how well it'd work

[@lisajones1036]

Hi Alex, loved all your makes and was really interested in the Readly offer of 2 months free and clicked on your link but the offer is only for 1 month free. Just thought I’d let you know. Cheers

[@kimbetts4282]

Yes, I found the same thing but wasn't sure if it was because I'm in Australia.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh no! I’ll look into it, hold tight and I’ll get back to you

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Good news, I've now got a specific Aussie link au.readly.com/alexjudge this will give you the first 2 months for free

[@lisajones1036]

@@AlexJudgeSews Oh thank you for following up Alex, will do that now, cheers 👍🏻

[@rorymcmillan9219]

Love your Faustine! I made one also. How did you find the sizing? I think I am going to go down one size the next time I make it as I found the armholes a tad large.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I was in between sizes and saw that Ruan thought she’d go down a size next time so I opted for the smaller size. ❤️

[@rorymcmillan9219]

@@AlexJudgeSews Great minds think alike don't they! Have you seen the Summer in New York dress by Seasons of East? Id love to hear your take on it, also the controversial Jo dress by Closet Core (I think it's a stunner).

[@lorainemunro7969]

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[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@robynjury4403]

I've got my eye on that Peony dress so will love hearing how you find it. I've been fan girling The Vampire's Wife dresses for a while now and recently tried to copy one using another pattern (you can see my attempt on @the_headless_sewer) but if I had known about the Peony dress I would have used this as my base instead. The actual original VPW dresses have no darts in front skirt and a dramatic French dart in bodice so I would like to manipulate a pattern in future to see if I could achieve this. Love your tank tops and thanks so much for your pending tutorial. As usual, you are looking fabulous and it's lovely to share in your joy of sewing.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I hadn’t noticed the French darts, I’d love to have a proper look at one, in the meantime I’ll have a look at yours on IG 😁 thanks for your love comment 🙏🏻❤️❤️