Travel In Style With These Free Patterns!

It's launch day of Sew Frugal 2024 & I'm sharing 6 Free patterns that I'd like to make for my upcoming trip to Spain.
Here's the Live Q&A with Ruan I mentioned answering all the challenge questions: kzbin.info8oD8-7B_27Y
Links to patterns
0:00 Intro to challenge
05:01 Made by Oranges - Edith Top - www.madebyoranges.com/en/s123...
08:00 Fabrics Store - Cass Wide Leg Pants - tinyurl.com/yz56zpzd
10:00 Maison Fauve - PomPom Waistcoat - tinyurl.com/2w6dc8e2
13:28 Tiana's Closet - Laillie Dress - tinyurl.com/yt7zusaa
15:14 Notches Patterns - Odell Top & Dress - notchespatterns.lpages.co/fre...
17:00 Unfettered Patterns - T-shirt Dress - tinyurl.com/2dxk479k
Playlist for vloggers will be updated daily: • Sew Frugal 24
Channels Mentioned
‪@theyorkshiresewgirl‬
‪@what_valerie_makes‬
‪@SewingBunny‬
‪@LostMyThread‬
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I'm wearing - Nomi Ruffle Top - Tianas Closet
The pattern can be found here: tinyurl.com/5xty5bhk
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[@LostMyThread]

Great start to the challenge, Sam! I really enjoyed your theme and feel like you're setting yourself up for a very useful capsule wardrobe!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Theresa 🤗

[@marathorne6821]

I do love this challenge, Sam! I don't tend to use patterns any more, as I've made my own blocks and they don't count, but I'll be sewing from my stash during March, so I'll be with you in spirit 😊 Btw your hair looks fabulous 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Mara, you can totally join in with self drafted patterns 👍

[@nancyhilborn885]

That cornflower blue T-shirt dress will look terrific with the waistcoat. I ❤ all your picks

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, I hope so 💙

[@SewingBunny]

Thank you to you and Ruan for hosting this challange again ❤ Love your pattern ideas and fabrics! Especially like the Laillie pattern x

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Michelle , I’ve made a start already 👍

[@what_valerie_makes]

I’m loving the waistcoat pattern! Also that Edith top is definitely my style and will be adding it to my never ending list!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Valerie, yes the list gets ever longer doesn’t it 🤣

[@jankerslake5813]

Some smashing patterns Sam - thank you. They’ll make a great mini capsule wardrobe for your trip.

[@Frugalisama]

Hope so!

[@rhondaa18]

New subscriber here. Really like the theme, patterns, and colors you have chosen for your trip. Sounds like a wonderful adventure. I hope to see your patterns made up. Blue is my favorite color.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks for subscribing, glad you enjoyed it , can’t go wrong with blue 💙

[@SheSewsHappiness]

I love plain white fabrics but I am guaranteed to spill coffee on myself if I wear it!

[@Frugalisama]

Ha ha me too, that's why I'm not making the dress & trousers in white!

[@debsmadethis]

Have the waistcoat pattern ready to go too.....lovely plans and perfect colour scheme, Sam 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Debbie, always blue 💙😉

[@jennifermaddock4382]

So excited for this challenge! I've participated each year since the first one.

[@Frugalisama]

Great to have you join us again Jennifer, can’t wait to see what you make 🤗

[@charlottemcgregor1011]

Thanks for your pattern inspiration and a huge thankyou to you and ruan for running this challenge again

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome!

[@sweensie8950]

Love all your choices Sam, I think I may have to look at all of these patterns myself. Some new to me designers as well, so that'll have me falling down a rabbit hole 😂

[@Frugalisama]

🤣

[@karenbensdon4643]

The woven dresses are really nice - free or not. Thank you for the roundup and hosting the challenge. Hope your trip is incredible.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, yes they’re lovely aren’t they 👍

[@amierikke6225]

Great plans! I share similar colorings as you, and I’m into blues as well. Very inspiring video, great fabric pairing. Thank you for sharing some pattern companies that are not well known. I’m looking forward to see how your plans turn out. I love a free pattern! Thank you also (and Ruan!) for hosting this chance again ❤

[@Frugalisama]

You’re wet, glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@lovejohandmade]

I really like this challenge. Followed it last year and got a ton of free patterns downloads from it. This year, I hope to take part as I’m making a Paddington top this week/possibly making it into a dress. I also have some tshirt patterns I want to try out.

[@Frugalisama]

Can’t wait to see your Paddington dress, I made the top a couple of years ha& love it 👍

[@julieleese6419]

Great choice of free patterns Sam. I made the unfettered patterns t-shirt dress last summer and can highly recommend it.❤.

[@Frugalisama]

Oh that’s great to know, there’s some really lovely patterns on there that I’d love to try 🤗

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

Nice choices! Love the square neck dress.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!! 😊

[@caronlever2019]

Fabulous choices Sam love them X

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🙏

[@dianekelsey8910]

Such a great challenge. Love the first pattern

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lorij83]

You found unique patterns. I am going to have to give a couple of these a try. Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

You’re welcome 🤗

[@xxmadebymejuliexx]

Looking forward to seeing all of them 🧡

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Julie, just need an extra couple of hours a day!

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Hi Sam. Great suggestions and I can see me making at least 3 of those. The first top looks like a nice alternative to the donny. 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them Annette!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Great theme for your pattern choices and so helpful to hear your thoughts. I need a pattern for a classic, current vest and the Pompom looks perfect. 🎉

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you found something that you like 👍

[@ClothbytheClyde]

So great to find your channel! Thank you for the fantastic pattern ideas, lots of new-to-me companies to check out ❤

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome!

[@maureencapobianco3596]

I love your fabric choices! 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Super pretty patterns Sam...thank you so very much for sharing these. I have downloaded all of them. Sew Frugal a couple of years ago was what started me on this sewing journey. Couldn't figure out how to get the Edith to download in English. xx Karen

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome! There’s a little drop down box to change to English before you click add to cart it’s just above the add to cart button

[@KTquiltsandsews]

@@Frugalisama Found it Sam on the first page thank you...reordered it

[@minipoppinz8991]

Thank you for all the information Sam! There are some lovely free patterns there 😊. Im going to Malaga in mid March too and then hiking around Ronda at the end of April - we obviously both have good taste in holiday destinations ☺

[@Frugalisama]

Ooh that sounds fab Chris, you’ll have you’re work cut out hiking in Ronda, it’s a bit steep 🤣

[@minipoppinz8991]

It certainly is 🥴 7 days walking from Zahara to Ronda ⛰ @@Frugalisama

[@haakdraakje]

I love your pattern choices. Have fun!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! 😊

[@pipskilou]

Some fab ideas there. Thanks Sam - lots of food for thought. Have a great trip ❤

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much! I will 😊

[@janetwilliams7705]

Love your choices. Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them!

[@heathermauck]

I just found your channel and I’m loving it! I’m excited to try a couple of these patterns.

[@Frugalisama]

Welcome!! Glad you found something that you like 🤗

[@jennetthamilton971]

Thanks for finding some new free patterns. I really like that square neck dress. You will have a lovely wardrobe for your trip. I've already downloaded a tshirt pattern and a girl's dress pattern.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Jennett, can't wait to see what you mak 🤗

[@ElaineR66]

Love your choices. Thank you 😊

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome!

[@missruthguest]

Love the patterns, decision decisions decisions and its only day 1

[@Frugalisama]

🤣🤣 you’d better choose which fabric you really want to sew & take it from there!

[@christinemartin9449]

Enjoy Seville. We used to live just over an hour away, it is a lovely city.

[@Frugalisama]

Oh did you Christine! Wow how lovely. Looking forward to discovering the city, any top tips?

[@christinemartin9449]

Everything about it is great, take a carriage ride, enjoy tapas.x@@Frugalisama

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Oh my goodness I love the laillie dress 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, me too 👍

[@denisekay4292]

My favorite color is blue! I adore your choices. 🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you - yes it's mine too - can you tell 🤣

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Love the pompom vest. I have been looking for a pattern like that. I am older and if they fit right, I do wear vests without a shirt underneath. I make them in fun quilting cotton and they have more coverage and structure than other summer tops

[@Frugalisama]

Good point - I love the idea of them in a fun quilting cotton 👍

[@kat_thefruitbat]

Nice finds! 😊 I like the square neck dress from Tiana’s Closet! A lot of tops and dresses in that style tend to have a neckline that exposes your upper back, which I’m not a fan of wearing. I especially like the Odell dress/top!😍…I wonder if it might be fairly easy to bring in the back so there’s a tie at the neckline rather than the open upper back. 🤔 Wishing you safe and happy travels when you go on your trip! 🤗❤️

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Kat - I'm sure it's doable 👍

[@mariemuitt9232]

Great video, I’m sure your capsule wardrobe will look fab, practical, comfortable and smart. Thanks for sharing some interesting patterns, love the dress and waistcoat in particular. I also need to get to grips with with uploading on instagram.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Just catching up with the different videos. Thank you for getting together with Ruan to do this challenge again.❤

[@Frugalisama]

You’re welcome Alison Hope you enjoyed it🤗

[@annerobinson647]

Thanks for an inspiring vlog. Have a great trip🎉

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! I Will 👍

[@heathermauck]

I’m looking forward to seeing the case pants.

[@Frugalisama]

Me too 👍

[@MelanieElaineH]

Thanks so much! Lovely and informative video.

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome!

[@sociolostitch]

Love the theme you went for this year, and your pattern pics are fab! Hope you have time to get most of these made before your trip (and can't wait to see the reveal pics at the end of the month with such a beautiful backdrop like Seville 🤩) Looking forward to joining for the fourth year in a row! Thanks to you both for bringing this challenge back again this year 🤗

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sewgood22]

thank you very much for sharing these patterns.

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them!

[@evanick823]

Thanks for the patterns, my favourite was the blouse and I have downloaded it. As for the t-shirt dress, you hardly need any instructions, it's just a t-shirt but longer. Have a good holiday.

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them, yes you're right no different to making a T shirt but some people like clearer instructions 👍

[@bettyhappschatt3467]

I like the clear drawn instructions, less chances to misunderstand. The wardrobe looks good!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🙏 Glad you like it!

[@kacoa532]

Hi Sam, I love the look of that made by oranges shirt. I have been looking for something a little bit nicer than just a t shirt.

[@Frugalisama]

It's lovely isn't it a bit more elevated than a tee I think 👍

[@MariSews]

You always introduce me to new pattern companies. I love it!

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them Mari 🤗

[@lindak8664]

Lovely! You have a couple of patterns there which I haven’t seen the other sewists using. Can’t go wrong with blues and whites/creams. They always coordinate so well. I’d love to see the entire wardrobe down the track, with what you pull out of your cupboard to coordinate & fill in the gaps. Sounds like a fabulous trip.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks, I’ll put something together if I get time 👍

[@claudeenbriscoe4636]

I have made three edith tops so far and plan on making the pom pom vest soon.

[@Frugalisama]

Oo did you, how did you find the fit 🤔

[@raquelseydewitz491]

I’m in!

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Nice plans My capsule carry-on only for Spain in March is blue, white & purple... With 1 yellow thrown in.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks - sounds perfect 💙

[@sewagnes6706]

Some lovely patterns there Sam. I'm a v plain fabric girl myself, so love the different blue tones you have and think they'll make a lovely capsule wardrobe for your trip. I've been to Rhonda and it is truly something to see. Have a fab time ❤

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Agnes, you’re right Ronda was stunning 👍

[@clairefrancois6046]

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[@nuriaastals4202]

Hi! If you are going to Seville in March, dress for a hot summer in Britain. You might experience temperatures of between 20 and 30 degress...

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks yes, I’m her now, with a very red nose! It’s hotter than anticipated ☀️

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing Sam, have a great trip. 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! Will do!

[@constancegarcia8053]

Very nice, thank you. ❤

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome 😊

[@carolainsworth8673]

Thanks Sam some great patterns. Must learn how to upload to instagram so I can take part. Enjoy your holiday.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, glad you like them 🤗

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh you’re gunna look a bobby dazzler in all that blue in the ☀️

[@Frugalisama]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl thanks hun 💙

[@emma__sews]

Can you enter with a free knickers pattern? 😊

[@user-ml6yf7jf6i]

thank you for your ideas , but you need to buy the made by oranges magazine to get the code for the free pattern, so its not really free and I understand you said we couldnt use patterns from magazines ??

[@Frugalisama]

Hi, no you don’t, I’ve downloaded it for free, unless it’s changed since yesterday www.madebyoranges.com/en/s1233.html Hope this helps

[@lianachristlo2395]

Oh no! The Edith top isn't there anymore. There's a t-shirt dress instead.

[@Frugalisama]

Really? I checked before I recorded & I’ve just checked now & it still seems to be available www.madebyoranges.com/en/s1233.html

[@lianachristlo2395]

@Frugalisama Thank you - that link worked. When I used the one under the video I ended up at a t-shirt dress. I did a search for Edith and nothing came up. I really like that top so I'm glad I was able to get it. 🙏

[@Frugalisama]

@@lianachristlo2395 I’ll have a look at the link later & change it, thanks for the heads up 👍

[@VoxAtelier]

You always find nice free patterns I have never seen before :) Really like the Edith top!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, glad that you like them 🤗

[@Sabine69]

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