I'm back! Did my travel capsule work out?

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

Oh wonderful! You're back! I am so glad to hear that your wardrobe worked. You have a lot of things ahead of you! Good luck ❤

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much Katinka! xx

[@kgflcreations]

Hi Izzy😊, I am glad to hear that your travel wardrobe capsule worked like a a charm 👏. You are going to be very busy!!! I can’t wait to see both Frocktails garments 👍👍. Take care, Karen 💖

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thanks so much Karen! I’m excited to be back in my sewing room! 😊

[@krisl.4962]

Thanks for the recap/review of your capsule wardrobe, Izzy! I'm so glad it worked out so well for you! Looking forward to seeing your Frocktails garments, and of course your precious fabric project!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much for watching! I can’t wait to share my Frocktails make because I’m super excited about them!

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Izzy, Island Gal! I'm glad you had a great vacation -- your photos look like elegant post cards with your beautiful outfits and the Mediterranean scenery, Antonia

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much! The Mediterranean Sea was stunning - all the gorgeous colours from turquoise to navy blue. And the sky was so blue all the time. Perfect setting for photos!

[@stephaniecruz8260]

The way you feel about re visiting Greece is how I felt about Rome too many people 😊 welcome back and glad you enjoyed your capsule wardrobe 😅

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I’ve heard that about Rome, but my son is there now and he said it was amazing. I guess it depends on your tolerance for crowds and long, long queues!

[@stephaniecruz8260]

@@dizzyquiltsandsews don’t get me wrong, the sites are breathtaking and leave you in awe, but a lot of people and a lot of graffiti around the city

[@marciakistner8977]

Welcome back, Izzy. Thank you for sharing your experience with your wardrobe. Very helpful! ❤

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you and you’re welcome! ☺️

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Glad you had a wonderful time away with your daughter can't wait to see your future makes didn't expect to see any sewing after your holidays 😊😊😊

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Robyn! I didn’t expect the jetlag to be so brutal to be honest. But I’m back to normal now so let’s all the sewing begin! 😂

[@nancyhilborn885]

Glad your capsule travel wardrobe worked out. Regarding soggy bathing suits, I like a lightweight skirt as one of my bottoms to pop over my swim bottoms. I can discreetly slip off my bottoms and into dry panties while out and about. The skirt can be dressed up for dinner out but is cool and comfortable for daytime sightseeing.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

That is a really good idea - I might make and pack a lightweight skirt (or dress) next time I go away!

[@bernadettebyrne3970]

Delighted for you that the capsule wardrobe worked so well. Good to have you back!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you! 😊

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Welcome back Izzy!! I was loving the Instagram updates😊 Thanks for sharing about your capsule wardrobe- very good advise too! Happy sewing!!❤❤❤

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Mary!! xx

[@kathleenkolb3316]

Welcome back! I followed you on Instagram and it sure looked like you were enjoying yourself. The heat is something I would have a problem with. Your wardrobe was perfect and well worth all the planning and work that went into it. Busy days ahead. Happy Sewing!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much! Yeah, the heat was not fun and I really struggled at times. I’m excited about getting busy in the sewing room again!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Fabulous video, Izzy. I love your idea of capsule wardrobe. We have plans for a trip in winter, and I am thinking of creating a capsule wardrobe for it. Thank you for inspiration

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Yay I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Amazing capsule!!! Makes me really want to book a sunny holiday 😂😂

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Rachael! I’m hearing Ireland has been pretty cool and rainy lately so maybe a sunny holiday would be a good idea! 😂

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

Your trip looked absolutely wonderful! And all of your outfits were really pretty! Excellent job! 🥰

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much!!

[@AmieJRikkeDCHC]

Welcome back! I'm so glad you and your daughter had a good time. The pictures of you sitting on the boat (I think?) in your Vernon and the one at the restaurant in Athens are both lovely! Your capsule wardrobe worked well, it's evident!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much! Xx

[@Dashzap]

Thanks for your report on your trip and how the wardrobe worked out. I agree about knit tops being too hot in summer. This year I made six lengthened Ashton tops in lightweight wovens (everything from seersucker to quilting cotton to lawn) and they are dreamy cool. They hang so they don't touch the lower half of my back or under the bust, so I feel every breeze.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Oh the Ashton top is a brilliant idea for summer! I have a couple of them, but I wear them in the winter with a cardigan or jacket. I need to make more for next summer!!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Really enjoyed hearing about your trip to Greece Izzy. I'm not surprised about Santorini. Kind of tempting to visit because the pictures are so beautiful but it's a place I decided in our earlier planning to skip. Fun to hear about which fabrics worked well for you and glad you wore those gorgeous pants with your beautiful purple top. xx Karen

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

It really is tempting because what I was hearing was all positive and of course, you see all the beautiful pictures. And don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I went, but it’s not a place I need to go back to. The next time I visit a country where the weather is really hot, I’m making myself nothing but rayon wide-leg pants 😂 xx

[@MountainAccentsSewing]

Hi Izzy. I’m glad Marianne and you had a fun vacation together. I feel the same way about certain way about certain fabrics and heat. I’m happy to hear that you took the time to”crazy” pants and that the double gauze top was a success. I look forward to seeing you both soon. ❤😊

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Cynthia! I’m so excited about meeting you in person next month - it’ll be so much fun!! 💞

[@AndraMakes]

Loved hearing about how your capsule worked, Izzy! Amazing job! Looking forward to seeing your upcoming makes! 💗

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thanks so much Andra! I loved making and wearing the capsule so much I’m now thinking I need to sew in capsules moving forward. Would certainly help with making sure all my makes match and go together. 😊

[@carolgardiner7983]

I was happy to hear that you had a wonderful vacation and that your capsule wardrobe worked out so well. Thanks for sharing all of it. I moved to Tennessee about five years ago and have recently found double gauze. It can be chilly here in the early morning but by the afternoon it is really hot. Double gauze keeps me comfortable in both temperatures. I'm looking forward to seeing your Frocktail makes.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

That’s the amazing thing about double-gauze isn’t it? It keeps you cool and warm! I should get over my dislike of sewing with it and make myself all the pyjamas with double-gauze! 😂

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Welcome home ❤. Can’t wait to catch up in person. Redemption for the crazy pants!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Yes - I was totally wrong about the crazy pants. They were PERFECTION!! I can’t wait to see you next month! Xx

[@pollysews]

I hear you with being uncomfortable in certain fabrics in hot weather! But at least you looked great 😊 Your capsule wardrobe is a real winner. Everything looked so good on you! Can't wait to see what you're making for Frocktails 🎉

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Carol! I’m now toying with the idea of making myself a capsule wardrobe for office-wear. It’s so much fun to see all the pieces together and then mix and match everything. Frocktails is starting to stress me out to be honest. I know what I’m making for Marianne and for myself, but I now also want to make a light layer in case it’s a little bit cool at night and I would love to make us a bag to match our outfits. Too many ideas and not enough time! 😂

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Great to know about the float pants. Glad your back

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you Sherrel! I’m happy to be home!

[@jgsawka]

Great to hear your wardrobe worked out so well for you. Funny how we have these preconceived notions about how things will be and then find just the opposite may be true. But it sounds like all in all you enjoyed your trip! I've yet to experience sewing with double gauze. Sounds like it may be a challenge lol. 😂

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I think having very high expectations about the trip was the problem 😂 Overall, it was a really good vacation. Double-gauze is only a challenge for me because it’s all “wrinkly” so you need to make sure you don’t press it flat when you sew with it (or else you’ll need to press it very flat every time you wash it). It just makes being super accurate a little challenging. But something like the Remy or PJs are perfect in double-gauze.

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

I'm late to commenting on this video but really enjoyed it - both hearing about the trip as well as how your clothing choices worked out - it can be hard to enjoy a place when there are a lot of other people (they don't show all those folks in the travel ads!) but I can see that overall it was a great time and your travel wardrobe worked so well! I was surprised to hear that it was often humid because my impression of Greece was that it was hot and dry - you really do learn something new every day, and thanks for taking us along 😃!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I thought the same thing about Greece - that it would be hot but dry! But NO - because it’s surrounded by water, it’s incredibly humid. I mean, you step outside and you start sweating!!

[@julieinnis2219]

Hi Izzy, I am so glad you had a lovely time with your daughter in Greece. I am also glad that your capsule wardrobe worked so well. I hear what you are saying about knit tops in the heat. I live in Australia and knit tops are way too hot for our summer. A cotton linen blend is one of my favourite fabrics for making into blouses. Thank you for your comment about chambray as I am considering making up a dress in that fabric for this summer. I also find that viscose is a lovely fabric to wear in our heat. Gosh 32 degrees Celsius plus humidity does not sound pleasant - so you did well to be out and about on your guided tours. Happy sewing and good luck with your frocktail dresses. 🌸

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much! Yes - 32 Celcius plus humidity is ridiculous 😂 I’m really looking forward to Fall weather now!!

[@ErinSews]

It’s a bummer that some parts of it were a let down, but you don’t know until you go I guess. Thankfully the company was top notch!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

The company really was top notch - we had so much fun! Traveling with your adult daughter is such a blessing.

[@fionajohnson5842]

Hi Izzy. It's wonderful you get to enjoy time with your daughter. I remember you saying you weren't a fan of double gauze so it's nice you've now discovered the benefits of it, and the embroidered gauze looks lovely. After your last vlog I was interested in looking at the Remy Raglan pattern with long sleeves, and saw there's an option to add some cross stitch embellishment. I need a hand sewing project to take to a social sewing day, and I'm always drawn to something a bit boho and have some soft ombre pink/peach linen, so I was sold.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I’m going to make the long gathered sleeves on my Remy with my precious fabric and I’m super excited about it. My fabric is most likely going to be a busy one so embellishments might not work but I think it’s a great idea!!

[@Veemerica]

Hahaha I have the same "will my seams pop" anxiety 😂

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

😂 Glad I’m not the only one!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Welcome back Izzy! So glad your wardrobe worked out for the most part. You did a great job with selecting pieces that mixed and matched so well.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thanks so much Donna! 😊

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

I'm glad you had a good time and that your clothing worked well. I need to try double gauze again. Suzanne

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Thank you so much Suzanne! I’m also going to try double-gauze again - I now want PJs made out of it which will be perfect for my post-menopausal self 😂

[@gerrysiebert8639]

The colours you chose fit with landscape! Tx forvpics as i dont do insta.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

You’re welcome!

[@socarole66]

Lovely to see you back again and wow, look how sun lightened your hair is... so pretty ❤ Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your holiday wardrobe, you did an awesome job. Roll on next year's holiday so we can see what you come up with. I tell my husband all the time about wearing a linen shirt instead of a T shirt when it's hot and he never listens 😂 Greece is HOT and the thing is, there is not the quality of air conditioning that you have in the US and Canada, I bet you discovered that! I haven't been to Rome, only Venice but I hear it is very much like Santorini, VERY over commercialised and packed with tourists. Just a warning in case that is on your list! Now... get cracking on the Frocktails outfits 😂 ❤❤xx

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I know - I can’t believe how light my hair got!! I sent my daughter-in-law a text begging her to fit me in and colour my hair ASAP 😂 I really want to go to Rome, but only for a few days. My son is in Italy now and he loved Rome (but then again, he’s a lot younger than me 😂) My frocktails outfits are number 1 on the list when I get back to the city on Sunday!! Xx 💞

[@knottygnome]

it's so interesting how everyone is different. i'm the opposite of you--i prefer to wear knit tops in the summer b/c i find woven blouses overly hot, like the billowy-ness traps air against my body and i feel stifled.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Oh I can totally see how woven tops would do that. When I’m hot, I can’t stand anything touching me 😂

[@Kakkydidit]

I haven't seen anything about your own Frocktails garb, Izzy. I'm hoping you'll do a nice jumpsuit, maybe with some kind of coordinating jacket you could even wear out in Montreal on a chilly evening. I heard you talk about a dress for Marianne (I think) but maybe I felt sorry for myself because I couldn't go and started ignoring Frocktails content! To Marianne: I thought of you and the work you do when I was subpoenaed to testify in a Pacific Nortwest criminal trial, made possible only because of DNA analysis of evidence held for more than 30 years. I am not personally connected to the families in this case, so I wish I could just hear about the physical evidence! The seams I've learned to worry about and try to remember to preempt by reinforcing: Lower rear of woven set in sleeves, and rear seam of woven trousers, usually where the crotch curve starts. My fitting is probably not good enough to overcome my sitting crosslegged on the floor. - Kelly I am so glad you had a good vacation! What precious fabric are you sewing up? I can't wait.

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I am making a jumpsuit for myself for Frocktails 😂 I’m trying to decide what to make as a layer (cardigan or jacket or just a short bolero). I am making a dress for Marianne and I can’t wait to share it because it’s going to be stunning on her! I too reinforce the seams in the crotch but I’m always nervous! I’m not sure which precious fabric I’ll be sewing yet - I’m waiting for the results of the poll I put up on my Community Tab on YT. 😊