Holiday sewing review and a last minute sew up

[@ClaireMonahan-jo2rg]

Fabulous vlog sharing you and hubby’s holiday clothes, they were all fab 👌I completely agree with you about supporting people like Adam and your tote bag in that fabric looks amazing- I love ‘cartoon style’ maps like that. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Claire, so pleased you enjoyed watching 🥰😎

[@eileenturner9932]

It was a lovely video from you love all that you have made xx

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Eileen 😎😍

[@SueGallagher-q9z]

Hi Julie. So good to see you back, and looking so well after your holiday. Love every item that you have made here. It’s hard to pick my favourite, but I’d say that the Rowena Jumpsuit is absolutely stunning on you.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much Sue. I’m a bit blown away by all the wonderful comments 🥰 I really loved wearing that jumpsuit. I think it’s a front runner for my favourite make of the year so far 😎😍

[@AdamSews]

Thankyou so so much for all the kind things about myself and the pattern, I’m so glad you enjoyed making it, it’s such a stunning bag, I love that liberty print, I’ve picked the bolt up every time I’ve been to Liberty! I must get some the next time I’m there to make a shirt or possibly a bag now I’ve seen yours. Thankyou as always for your support, I got all teary watching your vlog, thankyou x

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

You need to stop chopping onions whilst watching KZbin 🤣🤣🤣

[@AdamSews]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes 🤣🤣🤣! Those lazy pants looked so lovely on Chris too, perfect outfit for an evening meal ☺️

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

I want a pair of those pants for myself, they looked so relaxed and comfy 🤩

[@sweetpeagreen68]

I am so with you on buying Adam’s pattern, even though he’d gifted it to you. I’m really not into sharing PDFs etc, and I know there are well known sewists who do share between themselves. My husband was a designer, packaging, websites, promotional visuals etc, and there is talent and a lot of work behind it - and it is really not on for others to give that work away. Would they like to work for nothing, because that is basically what is happening when someone gives a pdf away. Enough of the rant 😊 - I always look forward to your vlogs and your handmade holiday wardrobe was a triumph ❤

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

The only PDF I have ever shared was a free pattern. Pattern designers rely on us to respect their products, I’d recommend their patterns if I love them but wouldn’t share them for free 😎😍

[@frannygrace2191]

Fabulous holiday! You look amazing in all the clothes, especially the black and white one you wore for the vlog--very classy looking!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much Franny 🥰😎

[@brenholmes4894]

Lovely bag and a great me-made holiday wardrobe. Good to have you back

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much 🥰😎

[@micheleparker8653]

Sew glad you are back - I missed your vlogs. What great makes! Please make another vlog showing the rest of your me-mades you took on holiday.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much Michele. You want to see all 30 kilos? 🤣🤣

[@micheleparker8653]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes yes - please. I sew enjoy your fabric and pattern choices

[@SewnontheTyne]

I really enjoyed this video and seeing all of your lovely holiday makes. Thank you for your kind mention - you look amazing in your Saltwaters! Also - such lovely words about supporting fellow people in the sewing community. I totally agree and try to do this whenever I can xxxx

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Tamlyn 😍 I hold you responsible for my saltwater obsession 🤣🤣 and definitely agree, I’m happy to keep nudging viewers to actively support vloggers and small sewing businesses 🥳😎

[@whatbecsews]

you are wonderful honey, thank you for the shout out! I love the tote bag! gorgeous. I love the saltwater! particularly the black and white x

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Becky 🥰 I’m pleased the espresso martini slops came out in the wash 🤪😎😍

[@StaceyJsStudio]

I LOVE that fabric the bag is. I love the pattern. That Adam is such a clever man!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

It’s such a fun fabric and he is indeed 😎😍

[@carolainsworth8673]

Love your tote bag.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you. It’s now free of cocktail stains 🤣😍

[@montezbrown2461]

The things you made are beautiful. Tell your husband his shorts were very nice.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you 🙏 I will do 😎😍

[@DianaThomas-er9os]

Hi Julie, thank you for sharing your makes, they all look fantastic, you are a very talented maker. I noticed the Emporia Tony men's shirt on the shelf behind you, which I have just made for my grandson. The fit of this on the body is fantastic, however, the length of the sleeve hits the elbow crease on my grandson so shortened the sleeve by 4.5 cm, other makers have had to make this adjustment too so thought I would mention it. My grandson is 5ft 8in tall, and the body length swamped him so I shortened it by 9cm, looks fab' now. Hope you don't mind my comments, yours have helped me so much. I am just about to make some Lazy Pants for Aedden, having seen Chris's, which are my grandson's (Aedden's) favourite seasonal colour. Thank you for your joyful vlogs, keep making them. We all love them so much.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Ah thank you so much Diana 😍 I did a toile of the Tony shirt and also found the sleeves and body length to be way too long. I do think the style is very good though so I will make it up in a soft viscose cotton. My Chris really doesn’t like full length shirt sleeves so it’s ideal for him. I hope the lazy pants turn out well. They come up short so make sure you check if you need to add length.

[@DianaThomas-er9os]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes Thank you for the tip. I will check the length before I cut into the fabric. Happy sewing.

[@kathyrussell1818]

Love seeing all of your makes thank you

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you 🤩 😍

[@JanetteTaylor-q8x]

Beautiful makes Julie, I love your tote bag, that pattern is going on my to do list. ❤❤

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Ah thank you 🙏 It’s a super little project. I think there may be a few Christmas present quilted totes on mt to do list 😍😎

[@SewMyTime]

Forgot to say, your makes looked stunning- ALL of them ❤

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thanks 🩷

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing Julie 🧶🌈🍓💙

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Jenny ♥️😍

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Love Corfu 🤩 love a thunderstorm too 🤩

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

How quickly the holiday vibe wears off when you’re back to work 😲🤣😎

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes I know, almost like it never happened, bless you 🥰

[@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668]

Great makes a Julie, looks like you had a wonderful holiday

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Ah thank you, yes I really did 😎😍

[@lindajones9624]

❤xx

[@vanessajones3508]

I like all your makes.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much Vanessa 😍😎

[@Tropical_Babe]

Everything that you made looked absolutely beautiful on you. Great job!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much 😍😎

[@SewMyTime]

Love the bag. Gotta have it!!! Something for me to make at my weekly sewing social. The fabric is beautiful. Will take me 3 weeks not 3 hours😳. ( My social is only 3 hours long and there is lots of chat as you would expect.). Agree with all you say about the small business support and huge congrats on your win!!! LOL re your packing - there is another me in this world🤣🤣🤣. Glad you had a fab holiday and glad to see you back and vlogging. Happy Sewing. 😊 Lynne

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Oh I think the tote would be a great sewcial project! The sewalong is really great. I always pack too much! Never know what I’m going to be in the mood for wearing so best take it all 🤣🤣🤣

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Julie, I am here stopping by to see what's happening in your world!🌎 The bag is beautiful

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much for stopping by again 👌🥰 I’ve just pulled the bag out of the dryer and I’m pleased to say its washed beautifully and free of the espresso martini stains 🤪😍😎

[@ZeldaSews]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes Yay!😁

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Love your tote! That fabric was perfect for that pattern 🤩

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

I’m happy to report the espresso martini stains are now gone! The bag washed up really nicely. It’s such a fun fabric!

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes oh thank goodness 😂

[@francesennis77]

Great makes Julie,, including the bag ..

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you so much 😎😍

[@deniseblake6214]

Wooo hoo! Hope you’re going to be taking part in Vlogmas so we can see the advent calendar goodies … you look like you’ve had a fab holiday too

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Holiday was fab thanks Denise. Will definitely be sharing the advent calendar goodies, Vlogmas nearly finished me off 🤪🤣🤣

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Your me-mades all look brilliant, you looked fabulous in them all

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Angela 😎😍

[@MargaretmBurton]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday Julie you looked fabulous in all your me mades congratulations on winning beccys calender xx

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Margaret, I’m not looking forward to all the ironing 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

[@chrisorchin7955]

Love your tote fabric ..welcome to the quilting community..

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Chris. I predict another obsession heading my way 😛😂🤩

[@sharonjennings4417]

What lovely clothes! And hubby looks great! SO thankful I have caught your vlog as I have Adam’s pattern and am just about to make his tote and my fabric is a VERY directional Liberty print (due to make 3 as gifts)! Thank heavens for your vlog and pre-sew warning! I will need to put some thought into it - make even ask Adam the best approach. Have you any tips or solution for me perhaps? I thought perhaps cutting and flipping and sewing the fabric before the batting sandwich construction. Having seen your bag I am even more keen to make some.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Before quilting, I would cut the outer fabric in half lengthways and sew them together so they will be the right way up. The seam will be on the base of the bag so it won’t matter. You’ll need to add your seam allowance to your measurements.

[@sharonjennings4417]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes Thanks!

[@karinassyrom]

I totally agree with you on supporting the small businesses, I’ve actually waited for the sale to end before purchasing bag hardware because the prices are good and I’m so glad we have a good supplier here in Norway 😂 will you do vlogmas this year?

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

I’m averaging a vlog every 3-4 weeks, ramping it up to one a day might just finish me off 🤪🤣🤣 I might do a Vlogmismatch 🤷‍♀️🤣

[@karinassyrom]

@@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes you could film everyday opening the advent calendar and upload it on Sundays 😉