June 2022 Sewing Makes | Everything I made in June!

[@dawnwyda7950]

So enjoyed your video. Always love seeing what you make. The horsehair hem is something I haven't seen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Dawn! I had seen the horsehair on a few girls dresses, but wanted to have some of the fun for myself too! 😊 I am looking forward to sharing my July plans soon.

[@carolyngethings]

I love how you like to think creatively with your sewing, adding details that just elevate the look and construction of your garments. Certainly makes me think more carefully about the finish I"d like to achieve. Thanks Amelia.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Carolyn. I really enjoy trying new techniques and adding interesting details. Keeps sewing fun! Thank you for watching. ❤

[@SoSarahSewed]

Such beautiful makes Amelia, and all so beautifully described and discussed too! Glad you found your sewjo again with all these makes!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Sarah. I had a lot of fun making these this month - just what I needed! ❤

[@sharoncrawford6450]

All of your makes are beautiful. Everything you made for yourself fits you perfectly! I love the rib knit dress. I do have some in my stash which I will be sewing up soon. Every time I see your makes for the children it brings back memories when I use to sew for my children. I truly enjoyed it. They are all fully grown now. The pajamas and night gown was so nice! Always enjoy your videos. Looking forward to your next video!👗🧵🪡🥰

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sharon! I love sewing for my children, so I will be sad when they are too big for me to make for them! The rib dress has been worn so much already - it is so comfortable, and such a lovely shape to wear! Thank you for watching. ❤

[@EileenR11]

So many lovely makes. I really enjoyed your thoughtful approach and the variety of things you've made.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Eileen. ❤

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

I love this video! You look so happy! And why not when you've made some gorgeous and unique garments for yourself and your kiddos. 😍

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Diane for your kind comment! 😊

[@Made_by_Julia]

Absolutely love your makes. About the rib knit, I made a dress out of it as well and it came up a bit loose as well. Someone told me that when u use rib knits u need to size down, because of its elasticity. I did not put it on practice, but I'll try next time I use rib knit. Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the family! 😚

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Julia, that is really helpful to know! I will definitely size down next time I make the Zoey. I hope you are having a great week too! ❤

[@LostMyThread]

It was great to catch up on what you've been sewing. I love your Zoey dress and actually really like how it flares out at the hip. I feel like that would be a bit more forgiving for tummy fluctuations. The floral ribbed knit is beautiful! I might need to give that pattern another look, but I think it would be good to reinforce the shoulder straps with such a long/heavy dress. I am always a sucker for a shirred dress, and your black and white one is gorgeous. Glad to hear that you've had a month of sewing what you fancied!

[@sewamelia]

Thanks so much! It was lovely just going with the flow and sewing what I fancied in the moment. I adore the Zoey dress and it is perfectly shaped for a lovely flow over the tummy area. I have been wearing it on repeat this month! ❤

[@marathorne6821]

The dresses are both absolutely gorgeous! I love your aesthetic, Amelia. Happy sewing in July 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Mara. I am really enjoying wearing the Zoey dress. It feels so relaxed, yet put together. I hope you have some fun projects to work on in July too! ❤

[@lynnread4898]

Lovely makes for June Amelia. I particularly love the little night gown for your daughter, little girls just don't seem to wear them anymore ☹

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Lynn. I love traditional clothes for my little ones, and nightgowns are so cute!

[@janisbrunst4226]

All beautiful makes - love the children’s jammies and nightie! 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Janis. I think the PJ's are my favourite too - the children don't ever want to take them off, which is the highest compliment! 😊

[@doreenbradley3849]

Always enjoy your videos. Lovely makes as usual. You fit so much sewing into your busy life 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Doreen. I always enjoy it when I get a moment to sew. Thanks for watching! ❤

[@karolmolpus9536]

You are a very patient sewist!!! Ribbed dress is so hippie summer.... Woodstock? Flowers in your hair....😻😍

[@sewamelia]

The dress does feel quite hippie doesn't it!

[@marita8485]

The circle skirt in squiggle is fabulous, it looks great 👍 the braid on the hem makes a lovely shape. Putting the Ogden cami with it makes a great dress. Oh the bunny fabric, I need it for myself 🤣

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Marita! I really like the horse hair braid on the hem, it makes it a lot of fun to wear! The bunny fabric is so cute. Thanks for watching!

[@sandralowe2874]

Love love the skirt and top and how the bottom layer with the horse hair it looked amazing 😻 and I’m not surprised you have to peel the pjs off your son to wash they are gorgeous and the little nightdress so cute 🥰

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Sandra. The skirt was such fun one to make and so joyful to wear too! Thank you for watching.

[@karenegan2640]

Fabulous makes, love them all x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Karen! I had a lot of fun making them!

[@sewlittletime]

Absolutely beautiful makes! I love your shirred dress...I still have that video to watch, saved in my playlist. What a fab idea for the horsehair, it is certainly effective. That fabric is so fun xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Karen. It was so much fun making the skirt with the horsehair. It makes me smile every time I put it on! 😊

[@amdelorey]

That wiggle fabric is fabulous. I wonder if the Ogden cami in the sateen needs less volume than making it in something flowy like a viscose. What a prolific bounce-back from no-sewjo May! Could also add clear elastic in your Zoey straps as that works well with swim sewing. Thanks Amelia

[@sewamelia]

Thanks so much for your comment. You might be right about the Ogden and I might find it fits differently in a viscose, so I will bear that in mind next time I make it. The clear elastic in the Zoey straps is such a good idea too - I will definitely think about that before I fix the straps! Thank you so much for watching!

[@lizlisle7361]

I'm inspired by the children's garments, Amelia. My two grandsons are seven and five years old. My granddaughter is two. Luckily I have the DIBY tee shirt pattern and I will download the shorts pattern too. Thanks for a great video again.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Liz, I am so glad you enjoyed the video. The shorts and t-shirt combo makes such a lovely PJ set and I hope your grandsons enjoy theirs! Thank you for watching. ❤

[@judyjones4007]

Love the video! I love your thoughtful determination to achieve the look you want. The horsehair hem is fantastic! I really admire your determination to get the perfect fit. Sewing is all about custom fitting for me as I found myself altering everything I bought ready made. I got back into sewing as a result. I really appreciate the way you tackle all your projects as I find myself doing the same thing!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Judy. I really like working on things until I get the fit right as I want to wear them after working so hard to make them! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you so much for watching!

[@PinkLemonade2020]

For the Zoey Dress issue with the straps you could sew some dressmaking elastic on the underside. It comes in narrow widths. If you make another just add it whilst sewing. Love your vlogs 💖

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Ann - I haven't heard of dressmaking elastic, I will have to look into that! 😊

[@evasaker2476]

Lovely makes as always! The nightie for your little girl is adorable 🤩 Thanks for sharing Amelia!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Eva. I think the nightie pattern is so sweet! ❤

[@noelle8301]

Love the Nerida Hansen makes! You’ve inspired me to cut out the skirt and Ogden cami out of a bright plaid cotton sateen!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your skirt and blouse too. 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Nightwear is precious 💕

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Karol.

[@sosewmad]

Beautiful makes Amelia! Love them all

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Cara! That is very kind of you. 😊

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Amelia you could try strap slides ( as per the FPC Saltwater Slip) that might help with your tank dress. Think should still be ok with jersey. Thanks for the video really enjoyed your chat. Lovely makes too.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Libby! I am glad you enjoyed the video. I did wonder about sliders, so I will have to look into that! Thanks for watching. ❤

[@Sew4serenity]

OMG I had exactly the same issues with the Zoey using a rib knit, I have had to unpick and take out the sides and the straps stretch out a bit too much. I think its the rib knit not having great recovery as I made a toile too in a cotton jersey for the top and that was fine. What lovely makes as always - I love the circle skirt you made. So glad you were happy with the fabric you won in #selflesssewapril22 they are lovely makes for you children. x

[@sewamelia]

I loved watching your video about your Zoey too - glad it wasn't just me! I have fixed mine now too and the interfacing has helped heaps! Thank you so much for running such a great challenge - I really enjoyed taking part! ❤

[@sallydingle321]

Gorgeous things Amelia 👌😁💝😘

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Sally! I had a lot of fun with these makes this month!

[@jemmcgregor]

Wonderful video as always. I love the skirt/cami combo! So colourful and joyful!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! The skirt and cami really does make me smile.

[@annerobinson647]

Gorgeous..love the shirred dress

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Anne. It is a real favourite, and so comfortable to wear!

[@debsmadethis]

Thanks for sharing your makes. Another option for your Zoey straps is to put clear elastic inside or bra strap elastic. Do you have Gerties ultimate dress book .....I think you might like the style and includes lots of goodies like using horsehair. Happy sewing!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I have been looking at the Gertie books, they look really fun so I might request one for my birthday! Thanks so much for watching. ❤

[@ChristineSewsALot]

So many beautiful makes!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Christine!

[@judithaltoft4690]

Lovely makes, your dress is beautiful, childrens clothers beautiful x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Judith! I had a lot of fun making these garments this month.

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you love your makes

[@sewamelia]

Thanks Fionnuala. They were fun ones this month!

[@susankidd9963]

Lots of joy so beautiful

[@sewamelia]

So much joy this month! Thanks for watching Susan. 😊

[@threadtherapy251]

Loving your energy! Great video ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I loved making these garments this month, so it was a fun one to film. 😊

[@AnnabelleC888]

Looooovveee that skirt 😍

[@sewamelia]

Thank you - me too!! 😊

[@Allycat3270]

Beautiful makes Amelia, the shirring dress is just gorgeous I do like how you have designed it (I have a 'soft spot' for dresses with shirring as I had a little sun dress when I was a little girl that had shirring all along the front). I must take a look at Nerida Hansen fabrics I am on their email list however I have never had a really good look at what fabrics they have. I bought a whole lot of Lady McElroy fabrics last week as it was sale time being the end of the financial year here in Australia. Happy sewing

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Allison. I remember wearing little shirred sundresses as a child too - maybe that is why I like them so much too! I love Lady McElroy fabrics - hope you are enjoying sewing up the ones you bought. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gracekarina7186]

On the Zoey dress after you launder it, the straps should shrink back to the original length you made, before wearing dress just sew in 1/4” beige stay tape- it’ll keep from stretching.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Grace, that is a great idea! ❤

[@DD-hf7vh]

I do not like ordering from Minerva as I have had some damaged fabric snd some fabric cut short from Minerva and there customer service department really did not care ..but i am pleased you disclosed that glad you said you were gifted the fabric ...love the top with the circle skirt ..great makes ....Happy sewing ...

[@sewamelia]

I am sorry that you had that experience with Minerva. I really enjoyed making the circle skirt, and it is so cheerful and fun to wear too. 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Great video ❣️

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@kathleentoothman4826]

try using stay tape inside the straps to prevent stretching

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I ended up using knit interfacing, which worked well!

[@judithglavas9030]

How about clear elastic in your straps? Like stabilizing a shoulder in a knit top?

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Judith, I think I will definitely make sure I stabilise the straps next time I make this dress!

[@alisonadgie9036]

I just found you & subscribed. Very interesting video, I loved the pretty garden nightie ! thank you. I really like the Zoe dress pattern , it looks a great sundress . Is the pattern available to buy online anywhere please?

[@sewamelia]

Hi Alison, thanks for watching! I have linked to the Zoey pattern in the description box below the video. It is from True Bias. I hope you enjoy making yours, it is a lovely pattern!

[@annesullivan1171]

You have your Vetiver blouse on ❤️

[@sewamelia]

I do! I love wearing it so much!

[@adangadang5940]

Hello thanks you

[@sewamelia]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennistevenson796]

What happened to the flight suit that you were toiling ?

[@sewamelia]

It is in my WIP pile! It is so hot at the moment so I am going to come back to it in September for early Autumn when I will be able to wear it! ☀❤

[@tracyfrost]

I wouldn’t hang your true bias knit dress, it will stretch out.

[@sewamelia]

I just hung it up for the video, normally it is folded away, not hung up.