Huge Summer Fabric Haul + July Sewing Plans

It's time for summer sewing so in this episode of Ripper Seams I going to share with you my current works in progress which I am planning to complete over July - plus an unexpectedly massive fabric haul which somehow accumulated over the past few weeks. Come take a look at all the beautiful fabrics I've added to my collection, including my fun and colourful prints from Australia. They finally arrived!!
Apologies for my microphone hitting the fabric constantly in this video. I'll keep that in mind for next time!
-- Fabric Shops Referenced --
* Minerva: www.minerva.com/
* Stitch Fabrics: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk/
* Rainbow Fabrics: www.rainbowfabrics.co.uk/
* Beyond The Pink Door:
* Spotlight Australia: www.spotlightstores.com/
-- Fabrics Referenced --
(available at the original time of posting of this video)
* Animal Print Crepe de Chine: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk/produ...
* Festival Fine Lawn (black): www.stitchfabrics.co.uk/produ...
* Green Floral Stretch Fabric: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk/produ...
* Off-white oval embroidered anglaise cotton: www.rainbowfabrics.co.uk/prod...
* Lady McElroy Linen Chambray: www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-...
* Juicy Cotton Drill (Ellie Whittaker): www.spotlightstores.com/sewin...
* Leafy Sea Poplin (Ellie Whittaker): www.spotlightstores.com/sewin...
* Streets Cotton Fabric (Ellie Whittaker): www.spotlightstores.com/sewin...
* Splatypus (Ellie Whittaker): www.spotlightstores.com/sewin...
-- Patterns Referenced --
* Tilly & The Buttons Nell Top and Dress: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
* Pattern Emporium Songbird Duster: patternemporium.com/collectio...
* Pattern Emporium Go-To Fit & Flare Dress: patternemporium.com/products/...
* Friday Pattern Company Donny Shirt: fridaypatterncompany.com/prod...
* Style Arc Marilyn Dress: www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-...
All the items mentioned in this video have been purchase by myself. Exceptions will be advised if and as applicable. All opinions are my own.
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[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hahaha love the intro! What amazing fabric!!!!!!!! That platypus 😍😍😍 Such bright joyful colours

[@ChristineSewsALot]

You can’t have too many easy, flowy, summer dresses.

[@RipperSeams]

Too right! I did make sure I had enough meterage to get a dress of some sort out of most of them. Just now need to decide which ones!! 😊

[@caronlever2019]

Lovely prints the sea dragon fabric is AMAZING X

[@maryfagan9592]

Miraflex thread game changer for knits

[@RipperSeams]

I’ve got Miraflex thread but my old machine didn’t like it at all. Not tried on my new one yet… guess that’s something to try later this week 😊

[@maryfagan9592]

@@RipperSeams I turned my tension down and my stitch length was about 2.5 ,lots of testing though Used on viscose jersey

[@SewMyTime]

Yes of course to the cherry shorts! Your fabric for the duster is going to look so good. I made a pale pink patterned one ( large print) and love it. You have some gorgeous new fabrics and seeing your joy with them makes me smile too. You are going to be very busy. 😊. Happy Sewing. Lynne

[@RipperSeams]

I love a long floaty cardigan in summer so I can see myself making one of these every year. Can’t wait to try some of the different options next time. Thanks for watching 😊

[@JulieH1958]

Morning from sunny warm Australia (not!). Just found your channel and just enjoyed your vlog so much. Bubalo bill huh? What a quintessential memory from childhood! Some amazing fabrics and I’m loving the look of the Marilyn dress. Actually off to Spotlight today with mum, so I know where I’ll be heading. Looking forward to following your journey .

[@lovesredsews]

What fun fabrics. I absolutely love the sea creatures fabric, such beautiful colours 😍

[@RipperSeams]

Love fun fabrics…. And fabrics that require you to wear sunglasses just to look at them they’re that bright 😜

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Wow 👌 just stunning fabrics.

[@KarinTurner]

Buffalo Bill! Love your fabric... Was at Spotlight in march and really had to control myself. We had in nz too. I think it was called buffalo but now I'm doubting myself

[@create_something_pretty]

I love the fabrics you choose. So bright and cheerful. I have no idea what to make with poplin. I have made a shirt but it's a bit stiff. I wonder if it will soften with wear. I looove the top you are wearing. The fabric is beautiful. I could totally wear that colour. Inspo for our summer. I think fabric bans are totally over rated and unrealistic 😅😂. Yep. I broke my ban too. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make. Have a lovely week❤❤

[@TIMAbyFK]

Beautiful fabrics and I’m looking forward to your upcoming makes!!

[@RipperSeams]

Me too… now the dilemma of picking patterns. The decision paralysis is real!! 😬

[@riahenley9974]

All gorgeous fabric….😊🇦🇺

[@beverleymatthews354]

Really enjoy your videos, lovely fabrics and Spotlight is my happy place 😀

[@RipperSeams]

Thank you! Spotlight would be my happy place too if it was closer. Need to not look at their website for a bit, lest I be tempted some more 😜

[@lizann3058]

Lovely fabrics... 🇦🇺 🐨

[@er66an]

Such bold fabric choices

[@RipperSeams]

They are… but I’ve been wearing grey and khaki for too long. Time for some fun and colour ☺️

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

Wow - what an amazing fabric haul!🎉 I love the ice cream fabric - I'm not sure we'd have an equivalent in the UK - Mr Whippy? Doesn't have quite the same impact 😍. I don't want to gush but your videos always make me smile so keep em coming ❤

[@RipperSeams]

Hehe… I don’t think a Fab would be able to pull a fabric print off like a Bubble o’ Bill… despite being equally delicious! Thanks for watching 😊

[@jacquihooper158]

Love all the fabrics what a great haul. Unfortunately in NZ we don’t get the selection of fabrics they do in Spotlight Aussie.

[@RipperSeams]

They’re cool, aren’t they. I’m lucky to have an enabler in Oz to get them to me 😜Thanks for watching!

[@RipperSeams]

They’re cool, aren’t they. I’m lucky to have an enabler in Oz to get them to me 😜Thanks for watching!

[@RipperSeams]

They’re cool, aren’t they. I’m lucky to have an enabler in Oz to get them to me 😜Thanks for watching!

[@jenniferewart]

Such a great selection of fabrics......I'll be off to Sydney next February supposedly to visit my daughter, but I'm actually just using her as a reason to pop into Spotlight 😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂

[@RipperSeams]

Hehe.. take an empty suitcase 😜

[@btd3375]

😉

[@kathymcconville6428]

Such gorgeous fabrics and great plans. I love the way you give us a good look at the fabrics. Your videos seem very professional. Do you work in technology? Anxious to see all that you make. Happy sewing.

[@RipperSeams]

I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos. No professional tech skills I’m afraid… just a bit of creativity and willingness to try new things. Seems to be working so far! Looking forward to sharing my makes in future. Watch this space!!! 😊

[@kathymcconville6428]

@@RipperSeams Well, you are very good at making your videos look professional so it's working.

[@angelalysandrou4830]

You have some gorgeous fabrics. I also love the Donny shirt, I’ve just made my sixth one. Will you be at Julys Southern Sewcial

[@RipperSeams]

High five for the Donny Shirt love 🙌🏻 🥰 Not at the July Sewcial as it clashes with an archery competition but will hopefully be there for the ones later in the year. Thanks for watching!

[@angeliaharron]

I adore ellie whittaker designs but don't have any way of getting them in the uk, does your sil want a job?haha! The leafy seas is incredible and I can't wait to see what you make with it. Angela

[@RipperSeams]

Hehe… Ellie does such fun designs, doesn’t she. Do keep an eye out on her personal website as she releases special drops on there occasionally which will ship internationally. Resisted her last collection… just 😜

[@becswift2988]

Happy to do a swap! I send you Spotlight fabrics you send me Minerva 😂

[@user-em6lp6cx7d]

you could always have a segment with comment answers... I have a comment/question .... what inspires you to sew?

[@RipperSeams]

Aha… you’re in luck. I’ve done a call for questions in a couple of my recent videos so there is a Q&A video coming soon. Great question, by the way. I’ll add it to my list. Thanks for watching! ☺️