#FridaySews

[@musikkfamilien]

You are looking great in the dress. Do not ever apologise for your legs, girl! Helllooooo. Not ever! You are doing great, all over. Keep up the good work 😊👏

[@thesewingtrolleydolly7736]

Hi Ruan, we must have brought our Lyra and material on release day at the same time from PIMI, delivery was the next day too!. The only difference is that yours is complete ( and looking fabulous btw!) and mine, well umm, I've pre-washed the material and get the courage to cut into that gorgeous fabric...🙄🤣 Your mum looked wonderful if that were my mum she would have told anyone who would listen that her daughter made it.🙌🏾🧡

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I’m a year late watching this but it popped up! It’s lovely that you made your mum’s outfit. I’ve always made for others and it’s so satisfying, when they like it. I like to see it tried on so that I can assess the fit. I think your Lyra dress is lovely. It hadn’t appealed to me before but now I’m going to take a look.

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Your Mom and you look gorgeous in your new outfits Ruan, and I love your cross stitch and paint by numbers. X

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much lovely ☺️

[@lynnhunter5790]

Love your Lyra. It looks great. Still haven’t started mine. Thx for sizing advice. Always makes it easier. Just freaking out a bit about making the collar. Just going to have to be brave lol. Can’t keep ducking out of collars, buttonholes and zips. Your mums outfit looked lovely. Very classy.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I hear ya Lynn! I have a zip phobia 😂. We’ll never know if we don’t go for it though. I’m sure you’ll be awesome at it 🤩

[@lynnhunter5790]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl lol. I’ll put a pic up on Instagram if it works 😂

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

That print is so fun! I think that because the Lyra fits so well in the shoulders and collar it offsets the ease in the waist, if you know what I mean. You look absolutely adorable in it without a waist tie. Even better than the model! I don't know how much negative ease is in the other dress pattern but you can mark the pattern piece on the fabric and stretch it across your bust before cutting out to see if it works or not. Which you probably already thought of lol. Look at me advising an experienced sewist🤣

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Natalie you’re a star. I 100% know about what you mean reference the shoulders/bodice fitting. Totally agree. And thank you for the advice on marking the pattern piece. I hadn’t thought of that 🤪🤪🤪

[@dianecrews6130]

Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your videos

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Diane ☺️

[@cjhines726]

How lovely your mom's outfit turned out to be! So nice--I am sure she is very pleased with it. I love your Tilly and the Buttons dress too--the fabric is so fun and you did a great job! You are so talented--your artwork is fabulous--love the colors. It will look great framed and in your sewing room!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊. I need to stop being lazy and take that picture to be framed or it’ll stay folded up in my drawer til the end of time 🙈

[@evasaker2476]

I love the concept of friday sews! Lots of chitchat and different crafts mixed in with dressmaking, perfect! It seems as if everyone is more relaxed. And you are a natural in front of the camera, you always make me smile 😊 The weather here in the Stockholm area of Sweden is also ”misbehaving”, it’s up and down, cold and warm, sunny and rainy, one never knows what to expect. Had my hopes up for a visit to a gorgeous garden center today, where you can sit outside for a coffee as well, but no.... it’s gonna rain AND thunder 🙄 Take care and good luck with your next project! ❤️

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Eva. I’m glad it’s not just us in the UK with all this rubbish rain 🌧 We need that sun now don’t we!!

[@geetpetite6864]

Absolutely superb job on your mum's outfit and you can see the pride in her face on the pics! How lovely that she can tell everyone who compliments her at the wedding that 'my daughter made it for me' !! Your Lyra dress is beaut too xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks sweetie 😘

[@nancyhilborn885]

I absolutely love both your dress and your mum's gorgeous outfit.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Nancy 😊

[@vickifenlon2235]

Like the cross stitch. I sew, but I really like to have a crochet project on the go too...xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks honey. I’ve never attempted crocheting but absolutely love some of the stuff I’ve seen on insta 🧶

[@angelabanks2431]

Oh Ruan, Im in love with your Lyra dress! 😍 The fabric is so beautiful and the dress really suits you! Also you've done an amazing job on your Mum's dress, it looks gorgeous on her. Thanks as always for another fun filled video 😀

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks lovely. So glad my Mum is happy with her outfit 🥰

[@Sloths.and.Orchids]

Such a gorgeous dress, well done for hunting down that exact fabric, it is so "you" 😍❤️🤩 ps that viscose jersey is yummy 😋🥰💙

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha. Thanks Alisa....it definitely is me 🤪

[@paulamattsson8583]

Wow Ruan love your Lyra dress and that outfit you made for your mum, beautiful 👍👍❤❤❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Paula 😊

[@caronlever2019]

Amazing outfit for your mum and so close to your inspiration xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Caron ☺️

[@SewnontheTyne]

Love your videos so much Ruan. Just feels like I'm having a chat with a friend. Your Lyra is beautiful, as is Renata's. And you did such an amazing job of your mum's outfit. She looked gorgeous xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks so much Tamlyn. I’m still really surprised that anyone wants to listen to me waffling on to be honest 🤣

[@lindalavoie9702]

Hi Ruan, the dress, (and material) looks really cute on you! Good job!!! Your mother's outfit was so pretty!!! Your painting looks very nice👌

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Linda 😄

[@sewagnes6706]

Your mum’s outfit is gorgeous. She looks so happy wearing it too. Love your Lyra. I haven’t made knee but I prefer the short version you made. Thanks for sharing😍

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much. She looked so beautiful in it 😍

[@hilaryberry7133]

Fabulous blog - again. Love listening to you. Love the look of your Lyra. Not sure about it for me - am wrong side of 60, only 5’3” and slightly wider than I would like,! Cross stitch - yes, great for evenings but need daylight lamp. Oh, age ....

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Hilary! I think if you’re confident it doesn’t matter about your age or style of garment. You’ll rock it no matter what 🥳

[@kimmaddocks5842]

I love this vlog....keeping it real 🤣🤣. I absolutely love your lyra, so much so I may've just got myself the fabric and pattern (copy cat 🙈🙈) 🤣🤣🤣 xx Your mum's dress is gorgeous, you should feel super proud. I absolutely love your art work, can't wait to see it displayed in your room 🥰🥰🥰 I love the idea of the family piece with everyone doing a bit together but I'm with you in that my OCD would not allow it, the thought of it gives me a nervous twitch 🤣🤣🤣🤣. In our house a farts a fart unless granny's here and then it's a toot xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Kim I laughed out loud just then... a “toot” 🤣🤣🤣. So glad you’ve bought the same. We can twin!

[@janetyler1642]

Thanks for the Lyra review. I think it looks great on you in that print! I had to smile at your stitch in the ditch comment, as I feel the same about that and end up doing topstitching too😜😃. you must feel very proud of yourself for doing such a wonderful job of your mum’s outfit and I’m sure she will love wearing it at the wedding and afterwards. Your painting by numbers will look stunning framed in your sewing room and the cross stitch is a fun thing to do in an evening. I like to knit while I watch shows or KZbin but have also done embroidery. I really want to try punch needling. It is nice to do different crafty things 😁 Take care.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Jane! I’m the same. Love to hear about all the crafty things people are up to!

[@julieottaway177]

It Always amazes me how different a dress can be made just by changing to different fabrics

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I’m the same. It’s brilliant 😊

[@meryltovey3708]

Love the video and yes i have had to label each collar piece.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Glad it wasn’t just me 👍🏼

[@sewamelia]

Love your Lyra- that fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for the shout out too! ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

You’re more than welcome honey ☺️

[@carlalucas4284]

Your painting is beautiful! Keep crafting💖

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😃

[@newcreations1064]

Lovely interesting vlog Ruan.Your mums dress looks lovely,well done you.Love your Lyra dress,very pretty colours,i thing the blue material will look lovely for the dress you are hoping to make.Hugs xxJean.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Jean 😊

[@madebycathcraft]

Fab Lyra dress, it really looks great on you. And really interesting to see how different it can look in two different fabrics and styles between yours and Renata's. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend! My legs are equally as white ha and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we get some warmer weather soon!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Cath. I’m so glad it’s just me with the white pins 🤪

[@clairec20]

Hi Ruan , your mums outfit is fab ! Love your shirt dress, it looks great on you. 💕 And your paint by numbers looks so good . Thanks for taking time to do your Vlogs

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Claire. Appreciate it 😊

[@MsSusanB]

I also had to pick the collar... 1.5 times to fix the pinches in the fabric.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oooh not just me then! Hope it worked out in the end 👍🏼

[@Frugalisama]

That Lyra is gorgeous, didn't think it wold be my style either but I love it & how beautiful is Renata's I wish I could wear white - I'd look like Miss Haversham, except I'd have half me dinner or red wine down it or both most likely!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. Me too Sam! For some reason I always eat spag bol if I’m wearing white 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SewFabricObsessed]

Ryan. That dress is beautiful! It looks gorgeous on you! Now I need to make one 😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much ☺️. Go for it. It’s a lovely pattern x

[@cecilehoare3053]

Love your mom's outfit and your makes! looks amazing!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Cecile! 😀

[@darrenagar910]

Hi Ryan, you look gorgeous in your Lyra dress. I love your choice of fabric. ❤️ Julie, Tasmania Australia ❤️❤️

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Julie 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Love your Lyra dress. I've just started mine so I'm watching at the perfect time! Your mum's outfit was lovely too xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oooh can’t wait to see what you think. Thanks lovely x

[@alysonsansbury6963]

For me sewing is for daytime and evenings I knit

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes Alyson! Day time for sewing, evening for cross stitch for me 😊

[@seasidestitches615]

Thanks Ruan, love your pattern review. It looks fab, and your humour is much appreciated. Your mum looks brilliant in that outfit. A brilliant achievement. Glad you’re proud of yourself. What are you wearing in this video? It really suits you, and it’s making me wonder if it might suit me too, lol x

[@seasidestitches615]

Haha. You let me know in the last few minutes. Will look out the Nina Lee Bloomsbury!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I couldn’t remember the name of the pattern. I like so many of Nina Lee’s! I love the Parklane too. Definitely going to have to buy some more patterns 😜

[@claudiacampbell7276]

Your artwork is just beautiful. You did a great job on the Lyra dress and it looks lovely on you. You should make more dresses.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Claudia. I’m experimenting with dresses now. I’m sure I’ll get used to them 😊

[@janspenno2241]

I really resonate with this. I am not a frills girl, I made the westcliffe dress but was making the knee length version and my family liked it. I didn’t have enough to make a long tier on it and I didn’t think it was me. I had, however a piece of fabric left about enough to do a frill of 9 inches. I was tempted to try it so I DID IT, it made it midi length and I actually love it. Love your dress

[@janspenno2241]

Your blouse is lovely too and your mum’s outfit

[@janspenno2241]

Roll your painting

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes Jan 🙌🏼. I think we should just “do it” more often! It’s good to go for it. Especially when it works out!

[@aleciacope3503]

Bravo on all your makes, especially the wedding outfit for your mom!!! Your mom looks so happy and beautiful!! Re:the fabric across your bust…have you considered measuring the front bodice pattern piece then holding that width of fabric across “the girls” to your sides and see how the fabric looks? It’s won’t be exact, but it may give you some idea as to how the bodice will look once it’s sewn up. Your videos always make me smile, so don’t be too critical. Just be your wonderful self!!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Alecia! Thank you for the tip. I’m going to do that 👍🏼

[@halesmoore]

Your mum looks so good in her outfit - I made a dress once for my friend to wear to her brother's wedding and it was so nerve racking - I didn't cut anything out for a week, just looking at the fabric, but like you I'm so glad I did it as it's good to push our skills. Love your paint by numbers.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks lovely. I think we put the pressure on ourselves because we want it to be perfect. When it’s for us where like 🤷‍♀️🤣

[@joannebreeze9139]

Your mum looks amazing! You did a fantastic job you must be soooooo proud of that. I thought it was the Bloomsbury blouse, I’ve previously bought pattern and looking at your top thinking I need to make that

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Joanne! I’m rubbish at remembering things. Maybe I should plan what I’m going to waffle on about and I’ll be able to research things in advance 🤣🤣🤣

[@laurajefferson3300]

Wow, never seen wool and the gang cross stitch 😳, I have done one of their knitting kits before. I am a very basic sewer, only made 2 garment before, but I also crochet and knit, when I have time (with 2 small ppl). My skills are just past basic there, I can knit hats and scarfs. I am tempted by cross stitch

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

That’s amazing that you can do so many crafts 😊

[@lynnelister7364]

Another fab vlog Ruan thank you for sharing what you’ve been up to 😊 your Lyra is amazing and so is your Mum’s wedding outfit 🥰 I say to my Grandcherubs have you done a botty burp 😂 your painting is also amazing and your cross stitch is fab too🧵 I didn’t know that @woolandthegang had them 😳 have a great weekend 🥰

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. Bottom burp! That’s brilliant Lynne! I got the cross-stitch from Love Crafts website. It’s brilliant and they always have big discounts on. Beware though. If you go on the website you’ll never leave without emptying your purse 🤣

[@lynnelister7364]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl thanks Ruan I’ll have a look on their website 🥰

[@sewlittletime]

Well we call it a purp in our house, although the boys think it's funny to say trump too lol! Beautiful Lyra and great review...will definitely check out Renata's. Your mum's frock for the wedding is just lovely and I can totally understand the sense of satisfaction!! I think you'll be ok with that fabric for the Kielo as I don't think it's super tight across the bust. Xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Karen that’s made me lol! All I can thinking of in my head now is the word “purp”. It’s genuinely making me snigger 🤣🤣🤣

[@sewlittletime]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl 😂😂 it is a funny one! Xx

[@RenataMarie]

Love that bold fabric! It's awesome! We experience the same issue with the collar 😆 You Mum won't lie to you, she loves oves you!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

When I was listening to your vlog I was like “yes! That’s it! The instructions are almost too detailed 🤣🤣”

[@RenataMarie]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl Exactly!!!

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

Great to hear about your Lyra dress 👗 I’m in the process of making a short version now too. My legs are really white too! You could always make a belt in the same fabric if you wanted too. I’m trying to this although not sure if it will work out!! Thanks for sharing X

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oooh I think you’ll love it. I don’t have enough fabric to make the belt I don’t think but the more I’ve worn it the more I actually really like it. I’m going to embrace the loose style 🤪

[@sewsarahstitch]

Gorgeous makes! Your top also looks like a TATB Freya with the added ruffle :)

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh yes!!! I keep saying I’m going to make one of those!

[@julieottaway177]

that's 4 sewers I now know who have been doing painting by number me included x and I am making a quilt too xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh really? Are you enjoying it? I’ve loved it. My new one turned up today 🥳

[@julieottaway177]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl yes loving it I have a second one to start too

[@vickyesme]

Just watched your vlog and you made me laugh. Love your dress and you are very similar measurements to me. So I’m tempted. Think you are a young me 😂.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

He he Vicky! I think you should defo get it 😜. There’s lots of people who have said they didn’t think it was for them but they love it now they’ve made it 🙂

[@th31ndieon34]

I've been coveting this fabric and pattern for so long, great job on the dress 👍 I believe @ fabricgodmother also does the Artisan Splash in viscose 😁❤️

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

You should definitely treat yourself 😝

[@thebrumstitcher495]

Great vlog! Beautiful makes, we call them trumps too 😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

He he. Good old trumps 💨

[@erinm9159]

Happy Friday! You did such a fabulous job on your Mum’s dress (I did end up buying the Ashton top thanks to you 😂) she looks lovely and your paint by numbers looks amazing as well. Have a great weekend. PS did you see Closet Core Patterns is having a 20% off sale this weekend? 😉

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Stop enabling me Erin. Just because I made you go buy the Ashton 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erinm9159]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl 🤣🤣 enabling is always the fun part......well the buying is fun too. I bought two patterns 🤩

[@pamici1]

Your painting is amazing! US paint-by-numbers images are always so corny, but yours would make a fabulous fabric, like a maxi skirt even.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you! There’s a lot of shocking ones over here too 🤣. It took some finding!

[@janicecoulson5388]

I would like to wear dresses too but I never know what to wear on my feet and I ride my bike a lot, so would be flashing me knickers. Love that fabric

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

He he Janice! Maybe make some bloomers to go underneath for when you’re on the bike. I’ve heard they’re coming back into fashion! 😝

[@felicialawrence1761]

The dress is beautiful

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Felicia ☺️

[@tiv0007]

Hi, loved your video and review today. You are a great inspiration 😊 your paint by numbers is looking fab! I also tried it after looking at your video and loved it! Would love to also try the wool and the gang cross stitch but I am a complete beginner so would you recommend this for someone who has not done it before? I tried to looked for reviews online but could not find any xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Hi Tina 😊. Thank you so much. I would recommend something a little easier maybe to start off with. Go with something a bit smaller and that has a simple design. That way you could get used to it and see if you like it. Then you can go for something more intricate 👍🏼

[@shirleykuhn4509]

Looks lovely on you. This fabric is 140cm wide, did you have to buy extra?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Shirley. No I managed to get it out of my fabric no problem 😊

[@shirleykuhn4509]

Thank you for letting me know. Im planning to make the dress.

[@clareyoung4164]

Great vlog as always. Where did you get that paint by numbers, 🥰

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Hi Clare 😊. I got it from Amazon. If you pop to my last vlog I’ve put a link to it on there 👍🏼

[@suemcavoy1847]

Love your Mum’s Dress, love your dress, and the new dress if you make it to size it will not stretch over the girls 😳have a fab week ❤️

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Sue 😊

[@jennyturner6399]

I always leave my cross stitch in the hoop! 🌈🍓🧶

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay Jenefer!! I don’t feel so naughty now 🤣

[@annemariemcguinness5301]

Love your humour, were do get the painting by nos from. Ta xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊. I bought the paint by numbers from Amazon. Think it was only £10! If you pop to my last vlog I think I’ve put a link in the description box 👍🏼

[@lisahalmshaw1275]

Check out sashiko embroidery Ruan , think I’m gonna funk up an old pair of jeans. Looks lush 🧵🪡🧵

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oooh I’m off for a look 👀

[@TheOnlyJennySutton]

I never knew you were supposed to remove the ring from your embroidery every time you stop working on it! 😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. Not just me then 🤪. We’re rebels!

[@shaidabegum.]

❤️👏👌👍

[@karenlowes7802]

Maybe if you roll your painting around a cardboard tube instead of folding it?😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I’ll definitely be doing that with the new one. Unfortunately this one came folded up. I should have tried to iron it out at the beginning 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@level2ginger]

Fart is a swear??! My bum is cursing all day! Love your Lyra!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha Shannon. That made me lol 😂

[@rosemarygilling404]

Always more nerve wracking sewing for someone else so well done for the wedding outfit. Love your Lyra and hate trying to stitch in the ditch as well. I usually skip it and hand sew instead!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oooh it’s not just me then Rosemary!! I quite like a bit of top stitching so I tend to do that instead. Never even thought about hand sewing it. Fab idea x