Life Update

A chatty update, some exciting news & a surprise guest!
Thank you SEW much to everyone for bearing with me during my absence, I've got lots of plans for future videos, so please help me build a community here by liking my videos & subscribing, if you haven't already or just leave me a comment.
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‪@theyorkshiresewgirl‬

[@TillyTme]

A friend of mine started a group which met once a week to finish all their unfinished project. It just gave us the motivation to get on with things in a social situation and it was very popular. Good luck Sam, sounds and looks fantastic! X

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Judith - that sounds like a great idea 👍

[@judymoodyful]

So pleased for you and excited for your new venture xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Judith 🤗

[@stephbatley]

Congratulations Sam on your new venture. Wishing you every success! 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much!!

[@georgianasstudio]

I think teaching new sewers to read all the different types of patterns as it can be so confusing!

[@Frugalisama]

That's a great suggestion, you're right, they're all so different aren't they, thanks 🤗

[@junebishop4359]

How exciting for you! Best of luck in your new venture and I'll look forward to seeing how it all evolves.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much June 🤗

[@Evohoy]

Well done Sam. This is a brave venture and I wish you every possible success. You will do great!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Evelyn 🤗

[@raquelseydewitz491]

So exciting! Congratulations on your new adventure. ❤ I know you have lots of ideas, here’s mine… with the fabric shops around maybe a pop up shop where once a month the shop could load up a truck and sell fabric out front. I like the idea of a zoom class. Or a zoom social for your worldwide followers.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Raquel, yes a pop up shop would be a fabulous idea! And an international zoom social would be lovely too - it would be lovely to finally meet you, albeit virtually 🤗

[@louisecampbell8094]

Congratulations Sam on this exciting adventure 🎉 your working space is perfect so light and airy. Happy birthday 🥳 too. If you ever do a day chatty sewing session ( like Tamlyn ) I would definitely travel. Your 1 hour 22 mins driving from where I live in Lancashire or I would definitely come to your sewing classes. They are so lucky to have you. You will be fantastic 🥰

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Louise I’m in Chorley, we could travel together maybe?

[@louisecampbell8094]

@@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223 absolutely xx

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much Louise, it would be lovely to finally meet you & how nice it would be to travel with Pauline too - we met at Alex's Manchester bee & sat together, she's a lovely lady 🤗

[@Frugalisama]

Aw that's lovely Pauline 🤗

[@louisecampbell8094]

@@Frugalisama yes finally to meet up I am so excited for you Sam and also to meet Pauline @sewing_myhappyplace too xx

[@karenbensdon4643]

How exciting for you and the town?! Imagine the friendships that will form thanks to your business. Putting in a lining, how to cut fabric accurately and fit or adjust fitting - these would be the things I would rush out to learn.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Karen, all great suggestions - thanks 🤗

[@myrtlecatchpole8089]

This is so exciting Sam and I know you will be brilliant. I would also love weekend courses so I could come up and stay over. A comfy jeans workshop (i.e. with the Metro Pull-on Jeans from Sinclair Patterns) would be right up my street and a Zoom session to make me get my overlocker out of the box would be marvellous. I wish you every success in your venture. xx 😍 P.S. You didn't mention it but I assume there are loos somewhere. 😁

[@myrtlecatchpole8089]

And a class to get perfect necklines on knits. x

[@Frugalisama]

Great suggestions, thanks so much for your enthusiasm - yes there are loos, they're downstairs - didn't think people would want a tour of them 🤣

[@Frugalisama]

👍

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Congratulations! I am SO happy for you. I only wish I lived near enough to attend classes! Best wishes to you! ❤ Diann

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much Diann - your support is very much appreciated 🤗

[@sewlovemydogs]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Huge congratulations……….

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@deb.m.7458]

2 bad I live in Canada! Congratulations on the new space. It’s never a good time to start a business but always a right time to live your dreams. It’s tough out there and people are revisiting / discovering making things. You’re a natural at teaching. Found you via the 2022 ‘Frugal Sewing’ challenge. People are also looking to connect, so it’s going to be a great place.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw that's no excuse Deb - If you ever visit Yorkshire pop in! & thank you for your kind words - you're right it is the right time to live my dreams 🤗

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Career change at 55 - perfect! You have so much to offer anyone keen to learn. Congratulations and my very best wishes.🌷

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Kerstin, that's so kind of you 🤗

[@sandrachamberlain5760]

Congratulations Sam, all the very best in your new sewing venture adventures! Look forward to seeing your dream evolve and grow 😎💜

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@sewlittletime]

Such amazing news Sam, congratulations 🎉, you'll do so well with this I think. Lovely to see Ruan pop in for a catch up. Can't wait to see your progress with the space...it's such a nice place you've got there xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Karen - yes it's lovely, I'm considering moving in 🤗

[@SewJoei]

How exciting, you will be amazing and will make it a great success. Congratulations on this new venture 💖💖💖

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much Jo!!

[@sewmuchsewing]

Hey that's amazing Sam. All the best, it sounds like a fab new adventure. Smash it!!!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 👍

[@Athreadthroughtime]

Very exciting Sam. As a fellow Horbury lass and sewer I will look out for your events. Good luck x

[@Frugalisama]

Yay - hope to meet you soon Paula - pop in & say hello - I promise not to hand you a paintbrush 🤣

[@francesca11767]

Congratulations! Very exciting

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much 😀

[@debsmadethis]

So pleased to see your new adventure coming to life. Well done for pursuing a dream treasure! Looking forward to coming down and catching up! Love the name and the branding!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Debbie, would love to see you here 🤗

[@cathybishop8641]

It looks like a beautiful space! I live in Canada - if I were in your area I would definitely sign up. What stands out is your love for your craft and how you wish to make it a loving space where people will feel at home and valued and will be able to create in such a special space. I think you will be a great success!!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much Cathy, what a lovely thoughtful comment 🤗

[@fantasypaintco]

Sam, congratulations I wish I was closer, I’m not though so let me know when Zooming 😅

[@Frugalisama]

Will do 👍

[@amandarichardson1169]

Good luck in your new venture. I wished I lived nearer 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Amanda 🤗

[@janfranklin2114]

Congratulations , this is an exciting new chapter for you.

[@Frugalisama]

It really is Jan - thanks 🤗

[@sharonbishop2651]

Fantastic, I would travel for a chatty sew day or courses on getting to know my overlocker. Exciting.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Sharon - the chatty socials are a popular one, so that's definitely on the cards & overlockers too 👍

[@maker5035]

A dream come true for happy bday 55. WOW! Congratulations. You go, girl!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@donnabronner4837]

How fun! Good luck.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@Bexbec23]

Oh my word, this is so exciting! Congratulations! Its going to be amazing. When I first started sewing I went to a local sewing group. We all took our own projects and sewed them up, but there was a "teacher" on hand to provide advice. It was lovely just to be around people who sewed in real life. Kind of wish I was back home in Yorkshire (I live in Northumberland now) so I could come to your workshop!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks for your lovely comment Rebecca, yes just the social aspect of sewing can be uplifting can't it. If you're ever back in Yorkshire pop in & say hello 🤗

[@michellem3899]

I am so excited for you! Congratulations!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much Michelle!!

[@juliesew_me_something699]

Fabulous Sam congratulations x

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!!

[@Christine-vu4ej]

Congratulations Sam, what a fantastic new space. This studio is meant to be for you 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Christine - It really is 👍

[@Made_by_Julia]

I really wish you all the best! 😊😊😊 I wish I had just a place where I could go and sew with other people and have someone to help if necessary, but just work in the project I want. The only academy I have near me only offer courses where you have to do certain things following their methodology and this is not what I want.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw Julia, that's a shame, I know what you mean - the space & the social aspect & a bit of help when needed is all that some people need isn't it 🤗

[@SewnontheTyne]

I’m so happy for you Sam & really excited for the future. I’ll definitely be driving down to visit ❤

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much Tamlyn - that's so lovely of you 🤗

[@sarahmay3307]

What wonderful news. Good luck on your amazing new venture. I am down south but I travelled over an hour round the m25 for one to one sewing classes.

[@Frugalisama]

Wow, that's determination Sarah - you must really love sewing 🤗

[@cathtaylor2771]

That’s fantastic, congratulations on your new venture xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Cath 🤗

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

Wow Sam that’s a fantastic space! 🎉 When I saw your post on Insta I thought you were just going to run workshops every now and then in someone else’s space. This is a fully fledged business - well done! 👏 👏 👏 Re your Q. I was very lucky that from the off I had 121 sewing lessons with a fab teacher (who’s become a good friend) and she also taught me to fit. I think fit is where a lot of people get unstuck and often give up…

[@Frugalisama]

Oh thanks so much Una, yes that was the original plan to use someone else's space but when this unit came up it was perfect, I can leave everything there & make i my own. And thanks for the tip, I think you're right fit is often a sticking point, so will definitely be having some fit classes 👍

[@cjane51]

How exciting Sam! Congratulations. Classes on how to make clothes fit is my number 1. Wish I lived nearby. Best of luck.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks for your support & encouragement Claudia 😘

[@AdamSews]

Sam, I am so so happy for you!! Congrats, you’ll be fantastic! Any help etc needed if I can I will! What a brilliant venture for a fabulous lady 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Aw Adam, thanks so much that's so kind of you, I was thinking of setting up a mens sewing club actually, so would like to pick your brains as to how you got started & any hurdles you had to overcome. 🤗

[@AdamSews]

@@Frugalisama no worries at all! Just ping me a message on insta etc whenever you need to pick what’s left of my brains haha 😂

[@Frugalisama]

@@AdamSews 🤣😘

[@jennetthamilton7942]

Congratulations! What an exciting new adventure. I look forward to seeing how it all evolves.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Jennett & thank you for your continued support 🤗

[@sewagnes6706]

Looks fabulous Sam - congratulations! I'm sure this will be a great success. If I lived closer I'd definitely sign up to attend. All the best of luck with your new venture #exciting 😻

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much 🤗

[@nettypoole]

Woah Sam - what great news for you. I wish you the very best of luck. If I can do anything just get in touch. I’ve been out of the loop for a bit due to family illness but things are improving now and I’m looking forward to being a bit more active again after Christmas. Janet.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw that's so kind of you Janet thank you so much - sorry to hear you've had illness in your family, hope things are getting better - I'm seeing Ali today, I really miss our Dewsbury meet ups. Hope to see you soon, take care 🤗

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Fantastic!

[@Frugalisama]

Many thanks!

[@sunflowersammee1994]

Congratulations Sam...wishing you much success!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much 🤗

[@projectrainbowscamp1996]

I'm so very happy for you, Sam! What you're building is great for you but also something really special for your community.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jillben-dor5906]

Good luck, Sam! You are going to rock it!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Jill, a bit too far for you to come I'm guessing but your support is very much apppeciated 🤗

[@LindenPatterns]

Congratulations!!! This is so exciting and thrilling!. I can't wait to see your updates as you get the space ready. Cheers!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Alissa 😊

[@jeanniejudnich656]

I believe you are in a great location, across from the library. You have good ideas . It's your passion and it's going to work out!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks for you lovely positive words Jeannie 🤗

[@pipskilou]

What an exciting venture Sam. So chuffed for you. I’m gutted to be so far away here in Devon. All the good sewing stuff seems to happen ‘up north’. We have very little in the South West. Best of luck with it, I’ve no doubt it’ll be a huge success 🍀

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Pippa - if you're ever in the area pop in, you & Alisa could make a weekend of it. I have a pal who moved to Devon from Horbury & he still travels up here to work Monday to Thursday! (or he did last time I saw him - madness🤣)

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Amazing to see the start of your new venture! Can’t wait to follow along on your progress. Huge congratulations!!!!!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much 🤗

[@yougotmeinstitches1847]

Haya. Cannot congratulate you enough 🎉'SEEEEEW' very exciting 💙Look forward to seeing your new venture grow 😀Thanku 'sew' much for sharing. x

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Ana 🤗 😘

[@tracesew4512]

What a surprise! Great news Sam! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 wish I lived nearby 😢. My best wishes all the way from Mexico City!!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks sew much, yes Mexico may be a little too far to travel! 🤗

[@SeamStressedRuth]

Soooo excited for you! Can't wait to see what kind of sessions you put on. Zips and buttonholes were things that intimidated me when I first started sewing, still do sometimes 😅 Socials also sound like lots of fun, you could have all your past students do a fashion show in their 'me made's'. Good luck!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Ruth, some great suggestions there - zips & buttonholes seem to be popular suggestions, so I'll definitely have classes for those 👍

[@funkyneeniestuff]

Fantastic! Congratulations, and best wishes for the success of your new venture.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much!

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

That’s really exciting ❤ so pleased for you. The workshops sound great 😊 x

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Becky 🤗

[@minipoppinz8991]

Soooo exciting Sam! Just what we need in our neck of the woods 🙌🏻 I know it will be a huge success!

[@Frugalisama]

aw thanks Chris 🤗

[@andreayucis2008]

How exciting!! Congratulations and good luck with this new chapter of you life!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Andrea 🤗

[@Heyreneesews]

Wow! Congratulations 👍

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@karenegan2640]

So exciting, I wish you loads of luck. I really wish there was something like this where I live xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Karen 🤗

[@julieottaway177]

I am so very pleased for you I only wish I lived closer x My fingers are crossed for a wonderful growing setting for you and I hope you have a wonderful birthday xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Julie - I did yes 👍

[@ElaineR66]

Congratulations and good luck! I’m an hour away and I’d travel to come to a class 🎉

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Elaine - that's great 😘

[@GoSewBeautiful]

This is awesome, Sam! So, SEW Happy for you. I've had a dream like this for a while myself. Can't wait to see your new adventure!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Becky - go for it, I already wish I'd done it sooner!

[@jeanniejudnich656]

That's fantastic, congratulations!!! Great birthday present! Happy Birthday, enjoy!!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@bab275]

Congratulations!!! You look so happy!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Beverley, yes I am 🤗

[@andreablayney2175]

Massive congratulations on your new venture. It is going to be amazing xx

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Andrea 🤗

[@TheHaymeadow]

Amazing Sam!! Congratulations, a very exciting step forward, wishing you every success 💕 Happy Birthday too, what a great week! 🌻

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much - it just got even better, as I found out I'm going to be a grandma again 🤗

[@TheHaymeadow]

@@Frugalisama that’s wonderful Sam! You should probably buy a lotto ticket!!! Congratulations again, I love being a nana!! 👶

[@nanassewingroom]

Congratulations Sam Can't wait to watch your journey. Being in South Lincs a bit far for everyday classes, but may travel for a social with luck.

[@Frugalisama]

Oh that would be lovely 🤗

[@sarahhellewell7936]

I’m local 🎉🎉 I would definitely love a social sewing event as well as specific pattern or specific garment events e.g. jeans, coatigan etc, or maybe upcycling/frugal sewing classes. ITs very exciting 😊. I will be keeping a look out as i would love to join in and support your business.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much Sarah, you know me, there will definitely be upcycling & frugal sewing 👍 I'll keep you posted 🤗

[@sandyhamberger9312]

This is so exciting! Your knowledge is amazing and a fantastic chance to share it and bring people together. Wish I had something like this where I live.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Sandy - 🤗

[@jenfavc]

Best of luck with your new venture, I am sure it will be a great asset to the area.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Jenny 🤗

[@sherrycallaway]

Congratulations can’t wait to see what all you do with the space

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Congratulations 🎉 ❤YAY ❤️💙💜💚

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Sarah 🤗

[@stitchandstylebynadia]

Congratulations, Sam. I really look forward to following your journey. I’m so happy for you. ❤😊

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks you so much Nadia 🤗

[@helenbaxter3016]

Good luck with your new venture I'm sure you'll be amazing 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!! 😊

[@aileenyoung6999]

Congratulations wish I could travel from Oz to attend.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw Aileen, thank you, might be.a bit far but if I can figure out the zoom sessions there may be hop yet! 🤗

[@vivhoworth1158]

Great plans. I am fairly local in South Yorkshire so will look out for workshops when you get set up.

[@Frugalisama]

That's fab Viv, just a couple of junctions up the M1, not far at all 🤗

[@SewLetsSparkleWithSam]

How exciting ❤

[@Frugalisama]

& a tiny bit scary Saremy - thanks for watching 🤗

[@85thAndWade]

Congrats on your new venture. All the best to you!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@LizzlebyDesign]

I'm so happy for you! and you must have an amazing mate to be such a wonderful supporter of what's important to you. I'm too far away to come to classes (although I am planning on a UK visit in the spring!) but would love to join any sessions that you might have on Zoom in the future as I admire the effort that you put into everything. Your space is delicious and I's so anxious to see how it evolves. Thanks so much for bringing us along on your excellent adventure🤸❣

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much 🤗 Yes the support from everyone has been amazing 👍

[@mariareina1423]

I'm so pleased for you Sam, you'll absolutely smash it. I'd love to do some classes with you but it's a bit of a commute from Sussex. Maybe if you decide to put on the odd weekender then people could travel up, and Air B+B over a weekend (a lot to ask I know). I attended some classes fairly locally to me a couple of years ago, some of the structured classes were: Get to know your overlocker. Cloning your clothes, making a coatagan in a couple of days. Altering existing or ready to wear clothes so they fit and other hacking tricks. Learning to use a rotary cutter. That's as much as I can remember for the now, but you'll be absolutely grand and I wish you all the very best, so exciting, xxx

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much for the feedback Maria - some great ideas there!

[@viedeprimes]

Fabulous - good luck ❤

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@SewFabricObsessed]

How exciting!!!! Best of luck in your new venture🎉

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!!

[@joysedgwick812]

Fantastic news, I am quite a distance away but I’d love to travel up for a workshop. I’ll keep an eye out for your class schedule.

[@Frugalisama]

Fantastic, thanks so much Joy 🤗

[@margaretmillar7866]

Good luck and best wishes in your new endeavour Sam. I wish I lived closer so I could attend some classes. 💕

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much for your support Margaret 🤗

[@jodieroundtree488]

Congrats! Very exciting!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you!!

[@dawnwyda7950]

I am so excited for you!! Congratulations! Best of luck in this new chapter. So happy for you!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much Dawn 🤗

[@gailheadon2195]

Well done a dream come true, good luck from Devon.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks do much Gail 🤗

[@sew_So_beautiful]

That's really exciting! I'm so happy for you. I'm looking forward to watching it grow.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Linda 🤗

[@deborahchu2393]

So exciting! Wishing you all the best!!!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much!!

[@clarec8348]

I’m so pleased and excited for your new venture Sam. I’m sure you’ll do brilliantly and I’m looking forward to seeing your progress as you bring your space to life. It looks like a great starting point. I only wish I was a little closer… So good luck and all the very best for the future of your business. Xx 🚴‍♀️🐝

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Clare 🤗

[@lenac2022]

Congrats wished I lived nearby!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@lindsaym8546]

How exciting! All the very best for your new venture 🎉🍀

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much!!

[@Craftytutu]

Ooh, exciting times! 😆 Good Luck with your new venture Sam, you’re going to nail it! 💪🏼

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much!!

[@Sew4serenity]

Congratulations and good luck x

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! 🤗

[@barbaran9003]

Congratulations 🎉 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you 🤗

[@mysewperpower]

Hooray for Stitch Make Create! Congratulations Sam! I wish you all the best!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@janetwilliams7705]

I am so excited for you! You are a great educator, and I know you'll be successful. Also, happy birthyday!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Janet 🤗

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Wow! Congratulations on your new venture and happy birthday!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you Natalie 🤗

[@alisoneichler4257]

How exciting! Can’t wait to follow your journey!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Alison 🤗

[@nancynewman6592]

Congratulations!! What great news for you. One door closes, and another one opens :)

[@Frugalisama]

Absolutely Nancy, everything happens for a reason! Thanks for watching 🤗