#FridaySews

[@cjane51]

Cath,the Stitch Sisters did a wonderful video series about jeans and denim including how to buy online. I learned so much. Love your vlogs!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you that sounds very handy, I will look those videos up! Thanks 😊

[@susankidd9963]

Hi Cath I have just finished my Freya top in the same material and I’m so pleased with it the fabric is beautiful.The little pyjama’s are lovely.I watched a video a few days ago a young sewer crocheted some buttons for a delicate top she had made I thought what a great idea. Take care.x

[@madebycathcraft]

Hi Susan, I’m so glad you’re pleased with your Freya in the same material, I’ve been really enjoying wearing mine 😊 crocheted buttons sound really pretty, I’m definitely looking forward to getting more into it, it’s fun to have a new challenge. Thanks for watching x

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

For crochet I can't recommend Hooked by Robin enough. She's a fabulous teacher and has beautiful patterns. The Orage top is gorgeous, that shade of red looks lovely on you.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you for the recommendation, I will check her out! Thanks I was really happy I had enough fabric left over to make the Orage top 😊

[@sarahblack8913]

I'm so glad you're doing Friday Sews, I love your chatty vlogs :) I also love the Orage top you've made, I think I may need this pattern in my life! Thanks for sharing :)

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed my first Friday Sews! I hope you enjoy the Orage pattern if you get it 😊

[@nancyhilborn885]

One of the things I love about fiber arts is there's always something new to learn. My wardrobe is looking fairly complete so I have recently taken up sock knitting. I am also in the planning stage for making a cleo blouse that I want to add some needlework on the front yoke. I have never embroidered before so that will be a fun challenge. I can cut out those pattern pieces and try the embroidery and if it doesn't work out I will just cut new pieces. That takes the pressure off. Your daughter's pjs are adorable. Love your modifications to the dress pattern. That will be a lovely elevated t-shirt as the weather warms up.

[@madebycathcraft]

Sock knitting sounds fun, I have seen some lovely pairs of knitted socks out r there, I hope you are enjoying it. Am embroidered blouse sound really pretty and like you say a fun challenge, I hope it goes well. Thank you I really enjoyed making the pjs for my daughter and I’m glad to have squeezed that t-shirt out of the scraps 😊

[@Sew_Over_50]

Hi Cath! Your daughter 's PJ looks so cute! I'd Actually love to make one for myself😊 You did a fantastic job with the orage dress, it looks fabulous and it's definitely a different style from what I've seen you wear in the past. Lastly, It's a coincidence that you're tackling crocheting as I am too. So I'd like to thank you for providing the links. It'll be like learning crochet with a friend.😉 I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! I’d like some pjs like my daughter’s too 😊 I hope you’re enjoying learning to crochet! I’m finding it a fun new challenge! 😊

[@sewchilled22]

Great makes your daughters pj's are lovely. I think you made a great choice of patterns for the pj's and your red top looks fab on you. 👏👏👏

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@nancycraig8483]

What a lovely surprise to see you on a Friday, your crochet looks fab, I struggle with anything except a chain 🙄

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊 I’ve struggled with crochet for a long time too, I’m quite enjoying it now it’s finally started to click

[@fri5481]

Realy nice makes...the red dress and top are chefs kiss🤩

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@flobettsch4465]

Your daughter's pj's are adorable. Love your Freya top. Thanks for sharing.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊

[@janieceprieur7068]

Hi Cath - enjoyed your Friday sews. I like the chatty videos. Fun to see all the things you are doing and plans. Good to hear you are making progress with your crocheting. I crocheted a lot in the past but never got the hang of knitting. Maybe someday I will try knitting again. But right now between sewing and doing counted cross stitch, I am kept busy. Take Care.

[@madebycathcraft]

Hi Janiece, thank you very much. I am really enjoying giving crochet a go, it’s nice to have a change from knitting. Hope you are enjoying your sewing and counted cross stitch 😊

[@debbiescott512]

Thank you for your vlog … it’s great to see you on a Friday 😊. I like how you are using as much of your fabric as you can … it’s something I need to do more of! I love to crochet… it’s something I learned as a very small child with my Grandma- I’d much prefer to crochet than knit 😂, but I still haven’t mastered the join as you go … I struggle to get my brain and hands to work it out! If you ever fancy working on a blanket have a look out for Attic 24 (it’s a blog) - there’s lots of beautiful different blankets made with some fabulous colour combinations.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much, I really enjoyed filming this Friday Sews 😊 Thank you for the tip, I’ll check out Attic 24, I’d love some crochet inspiration for when I’ve finished this little blanket

[@louisecampbell8094]

Hi Cath beautiful makes. Your daughters pjs and knickers are lovely, your red dress is stunning on you and your crochet is going to be lovely too. I want to learn to crochet too one day. Take your time to come back to vlogging you and your family are more important thanks for sharing x

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊 x

[@maureencapobianco3596]

I always enjoy your videos. I would love to see how the Agnes top looks in that pretty knit fabric. I’d like to do a dress hack like you described. 😊

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊 The Agnes dress hacks make for really comfy day dresses, I’d definitely recommend

[@InAgatasCottage]

Lovely vlog. Welcome to Friday Sews :D Lovely makes. Love your top.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Gorgeous makes 🙌❤️💙

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊❤️

[@threestitchcatery]

Hey Cath your crochet looks great! I struggled with crochet from knitting too then one day it just clicked. It’s definitely in the tensioning. Thanks for the pattern recommendations in this video. As always ☺

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! I was so happy when crochet started to click for me, it's funny how it just happens isn't it. I agree, the tension makes a huge difference. Thanks so much for watching!

[@christineallen162]

I really admire your perseverance with crochet. I’m a knitter and I have tried several times to crochet without success (even with one to one tuition) - it is a tension thing I think. But you have inspired me to at least think about trying again. But will have to wait til I have finished my current knitting and sewing projects. Love your makes as always ❤

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much. Yes I’ve struggled with crochet tension before too, I’ve been working on how to hold the thread this time round to get better control. Good luck if you decide to fry again, happy sewing and knitting in the meantime 😊❤️

[@isobelmaccuish4324]

Lovely video as usual Cath….I love crochet too and got lots of tips from KZbin! I find it very relaxing!😊

[@madebycathcraft]

Thanks Isobel 😊 KZbin is such an amazing resource for learning crafts isn’t it! I’m find crochet really relaxing too 😊

[@andreabush1742]

Super cute pjs for your little girl!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@yarnmugspodcast9123]

Hi Cath. Lovely to see you getting on well with your crochet. I can highly recommend Lucy from the Attic 24 blog for loads of free crochet patterns and tutorials. 😊

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much for the recommendation, I am definitely going to check Lucy out thanks 😊

[@julieannemooreedwards9909]

Happy (belated) Birthday 🎉!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you!

[@laurihuhn4727]

A very nice Friday video. I enjoyed it and I love the pj's, they are super cute. I crochet, but I don't knit. I have tried knitting several times but just can't wrap my head around the process. Maybe I should try again.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊 It’s taken me a few times to get to grips with crochet. I think now I’ve got the hang of how to hold the thread to achieve a fairly even tension, that’s helped a lot to get me started. Good luck if you decide to try again 😊

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Great video. Thank you 😊

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dbnkan]

Great crochet results for a novice!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! I’m really glad it’s started to click for me!

[@ruthchapman6125]

Thank you for a lovely video. I've tried several times to crochet but still not cracked it! I have knitted a lot in the past and just don't really get the hang of holding the hook and yarn.!! I admire your perseverance. Thanks again Cath. Ps I'm a January birthday too and have the same problem re gifts!!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much 😊 I have struggled with holding the hook and yarn too and I think I’ve finally started to crack it, I’m looking forward to trying more crochet, it’s a fun new challenge 😊

[@ambrebrian9561]

You're doing a great job!!

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@ellenjenner1488]

❤❤❤❤

[@mariangelafiddaman6244]

Lovely Makes Attic 24 Blog is very good for Crochet Lucy has some beautiful patterns and tips she is not on U Tube Blog only. Also Sandra from Cherry Heart ( she is on U tube ) both these ladies are fab at Crochet x

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you very much! I will check them both out! x

[@christinawelton9689]

I have the same machine and you are right about what needles it likes

[@madebycathcraft]

That’s interesting to know it is a Pfaff thing

[@lisagoldring2838]

Hi Cath, A few days ago, I bought the TATB Agnes pattern, PDF version, partially based on your enthusiasm for the pattern. I really love the ruched detail on the front and sleeves. After I printed out the pattern (shocked and very disappointed that a newly-released pattern didn't have layers!), I find that there aren't any stitching lines or end points for the ruching on the sleeve or pattern front. I'm wondering if this is a "typo" in the new PDF version. Can you look at your printed version and confirm that the stitching lines and end points for the ruching are definitely there on the printed pattern. Thanks so much!

[@anessaharris9947]

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[@madebycathcraft]

😊💙

[@julieannemooreedwards9909]

I’m curious, Cath, which you tubers do YOU watch?? 😍

[@julieannemooreedwards9909]

Is the Agnes basically the same as the Freya? Thank you, Cath!

[@madebycathcraft]

It’s close fitting like the Freya but with a scoop neckline and ruching options and no dress option 😊

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@maureencullen1008]

Brill vlog,I really enjoyed.I love crocheting.Instead of trying to master other stitches why don't you make a jumper or cardi using the stitch you know. There are lots of vlogs that show clothes crocheted from simple basic shapes that you then crochet together.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you that’s a great idea

[@janspenno2241]

Well I’m very impressed with your crochet. I just don’t get it. I can do a chain and that’s about it. Very impressive. Nice video.

[@madebycathcraft]

Thank you! I am glad to finally be starting to get crochet, it’s definitely taken a few tries for me to get there!

[@jennyturner6399]

💙🍓🧶🌈

[@madebycathcraft]

😊❤️