February 2020 Sewing Favourites

I'm back with another sewing favourites video!
To get links for everything I mention, make sure you expand this description box!
LINKS:
**PRYM LOOP TURNER: amzn.to/2TLVyHf
JAYCOTTS for patterns: jaycotts.co.uk
MY SEWING CLASSES: www.threadquarters.co.uk/shop
No links for the fabrics I'm afraid as they were all kindly sent as a gift!
I'M WEARING:
Tova Tunic: shopwiksten.com/products/wome...
Fabric was from: www.fabworks.co.uk (years ago so doubt it's in stock anymore)
Necklace: www.cepheidstudio.com/shop/sc...
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[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Suzie!! Wonderful vlog.. Those are some great sewing favorites.. Joy was absolutely sweet to send you all that amazingly beautiful fabric.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@joanneblair2087]

Beautiful fabrics that Joy sent you. Lov3 5he green and the sheer blue.

[@Threadquarters]

Aren't they lovely?!

[@runningsewandsew]

Loop turners were a revolution when they first appeared! I remember making my confirmation dress back in 1980 something and turning the loops with a safety pin!!!!

[@Threadquarters]

Lol, I know, I'm completely behind the times! Glad to finally have them in my life....I was using the safety pin method last year! LOL

[@louiselill1528]

Joy has sent you beautiful fabrics . Babies look so cute in their clothes .

[@Threadquarters]

I was very lucky!

[@foxxybrown291]

I love Jaycotts. When you’re excited for your patterns and get them so quickly xx

[@Threadquarters]

Its a great service isn't it?!

[@seleph]

I like the favorite things format!

[@Threadquarters]

Yay! Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoy it.

[@sewingmags3222]

Thanks Suzy - nice cuppa sized vlog. Your bedroom colour scheme looks really fresh. That Prym turner looks ace Thank you 🙏 🤓

[@Threadquarters]

Ah thanks, glad you enjoyed my vlog xx - def get your hands on the loop turner!

[@loriar1027]

Such beautiful fabric!! I think the new fabric would be stunning for your froctails!

[@Threadquarters]

It's so nice isn't it?!!

[@vickifenlon6279]

I still love the red idea, but your gift fabrics are gorgeous!!

[@Threadquarters]

Wasn't that such a lovely gift?! Thanks, I think I am still leaning towards using the red fabric...but I need to decide and get sewing very soon...time is running out! lol

[@arlenepiggot3982]

Lovely video again did not know Prym did the loop turner's will have to search them out .Very nice of Joy to send you fabrics great selection .When you are busy it is not easy to do a blog post 😁🎀

[@Threadquarters]

Glad you enjoyed my little vlog. And yep, get your hands on one of those loop turners, they are amazing!

[@physioontheriver7325]

Thanks for another fun vlog. You lucky thing with those beautiful fabrics! I still love the red for your Frocktails! But I do think that fabric Joy has given you would look lovely with no backing as sleeves and backed in the main body of a top or dress. Diana

[@Threadquarters]

Oh thanks for those suggestions for the fabric!

[@Dogsandsewon]

Great post - I had no idea that Jaycotts didn’t charge postage after £20 - good to know. Also didn’t know about the Prym turners, definitely going to check those out. Love the blue of your bedroom as well, so tranquil

[@Threadquarters]

Oh, I'm glad I was able to give you a couple of suggestions! And thank you re the bedroom, I'm really loving the new decor.

[@lorainemunro7969]

🐯

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

Oh my goodness, that flowery fabric would be gorgeous for Frocktails. I'm seeing it as a skirt with a dark blue underlay.

[@Threadquarters]

Isn't it so nice?! Yes, a dark blue would be so lovely underneath it. Now I really am in a pickle about what to make...and I'm running out of time! lol

[@evasaker2476]

Thanks a lot for sharing! I agree with you about Jaycott’s, they have been my trusty supplier of patterns for years and I live in Sweden! Such good prices, especially when a certain brand has their sale and very low postage and as you say, a very quick delivery, even to Sweden. I have bought quite a lot of haberdashery and toors from them as well. But unfortunatley brexit has put an end to this 😕 Now I’ll have to pay customs fees plus administration fees to our postalservice and it will not be such a good deal anymore... sad. What an absolutely lovely gift you received! So generous! My suggestion for the last fabric is to make a calf length skirt with a lot of width gathered to a wide waistband, underlined with a navy or dark purple lining fabric. Important to underline before gathering so younget the structure. For a top I suggest a simple tight one with threequarter sleeves and a boat neck, a bit Audrey Hepburn style, and the same colour as the interlining. Bold earrings to match, no necklace.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh I know, Brexit is going to ruin a lot of things unfortunately. I certainly didn't vote for it. Sigh. :(

[@maureencullen1008]

Loved the fabric. I think the fabric with the see through large stripe would look fab made up in simplicity 8252. It's a dress with an over see through dress.i think it would show the beauty of the fabric.Whatever you decide I know it will look gorgeous.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh wow, that's an amazing suggestion for the fabric, thanks!

[@christinelunt5942]

I’ve just got those same loop turners, I saw them on another vlog, small world

[@Threadquarters]

lol small indeed!

[@silverluna8835]

Thank you! I just ordered the Vouge patterns from your link. Postage for Croatia is 9£ for 4 patterns. This is ok for me. 😘

[@Threadquarters]

Oh that's great! Glad I was able to point you towards them, and yes that postage is pretty decent! Hope they arrive quickly for you.

[@milda0820]

💖

[@sallydingle321]

Hay Suzie, did you make it to Belfast in your lovely outfit re last vlog 😉 and would love to know how you got on? Must get one of those loop turner's 👍. Will check out the online store too. Such beautiful fabrics from Joy and that last fabric...so so gorgeous and would be a really special skirt I feel 💕👌😁😘

[@Threadquarters]

Hi Sally. It's not until 4th April, so still time...I haven't even started sewing my outfit - eek!! I agree, a big full skirt out of that last fabric would be so lovely!

[@carolineroutledge7977]

Lovely colour on your bedroom walls, been looking for that colour for such a long time.... Can you tell me what it is please? Cheers x

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks, I really love it too! Its Homebase Aegean:www.homebase.co.uk/homebase-matt-paint-aegean-2-5l_p538640

[@hilaryberry7133]

Caroline Routledge love colour too. Feel a bathroom paint coming on x

[@christycampbell1874]

Awesome video 👍! I love hearing your ideas. Speaking of baby clothes, I'm just starting into baby clothes with the Geranium dress and I'm wondering if you have advice on snaps. I am thinking if getting a Kam set, bit I'm not sure if you can use it for adult snaps as well. Do you have suggestions? Thank you 😊!!

[@juliesew_me_something699]

Christy Campbell hello for what it’s worth I have recently ventured into baby clothes which I am loving and have had good results bar the snaps !! I have spoilt garments with snap failures I have spent quite a lot of money in the process trying different brands and fabrics my own experience is jersey brass prym are the best but the 12mm coloured ones are pricey but never fail and don’t stretch out the garment with wear having said that I have gone back to old fashioned sew in poppers never fail and cost effective and I keep my others for special garments

[@christycampbell1874]

@@juliesew_me_something699 thank you!! Have you heard anything good or bad about Kam Snaps?

[@juliesew_me_something699]

Christy Campbell hi no it was prym I used for the snaps and they do work but I think poorly hit and miss and because of this I decided not Togo with cams thinking they work same principle … that said Christy unless you try you don’t know eh and like so many things it’s all about experience and trial and error I now love the coloured ring type and never have fails with them which ever way you go good luck ✂️xx

[@christycampbell1874]

@@juliesew_me_something699 True! Thanks for the advice :)

[@Threadquarters]

Hi Christy. I'm afraid I don't have an awful lot of experience with snaps. A few years a go I bought a kit very similar to this: amzn.to/2TDqgDz which I have used on baby clothes, bibs and also my own clothes a couple of times and have had no problems with it. I am doubtful that you could use the same took for metal snaps, I think (but may be wrong) that it would need a different tool. But I see Julie has been in touch with you about her experience, and sounds like she has worked with snaps more, so I'm glad she was able to make some suggestions for you too! All the best!

[@JenSutton2023]

It would have been great to see you turning the loop, next time?

[@Threadquarters]

Very true, it would absolutely have been useful. I was short on time and wanted to get the video up. But I'll see if I can add a little demo to my next chatty vlog. Thanks!