March Makes, Sew Frugal and my Stitch Festival Haul!

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you, I hope to make the tank top.

[@sewamelia]

It is a lovely sew. I hope you enjoy making it!

[@juliadroy1179]

Love your book week makes xx

[@francinekirouac4729]

Yeah Saturday morning with you🎉 always a delight to see all your projects merci

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for watching Francine! I am glad you enjoyed seeing all the garments.

[@chlomo2618]

Such a lovely selection of garments! I particularly love the Book Week outfits - so much fun, and brilliant that they are wearable far beyond the day. Your skirt and tank top are great too; perfect for spring and summer.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Chloe. I really wanted to make sure the costumes would have a longer shelf life than just one day! I am also so looking forward to the warmer weather so I can wear the skirt and tank top. Hopefully it is not too far away now.

[@karolmolpus9536]

Morning 🎶. Fun video as usual 🙂

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Karol! It was a fun one to put together. :)

[@christine2900]

Hi, there is a great video on the channel Thoughtful Creativity on how to sew a neckband, and how to measure the correct length for different fabrics. I recently made a mess of the band on a t-shirt, and those guidelines really helped. I didn't think I could unpick the band without making holes, so I just cut it off since the seam was very small. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Christine! I will definitely take a look at the video as I think it would be good to measure the neckband before sewing to check it is correct for each garment! It is quite a high neckband, so I think I could probably just trim it off and start over.

[@suzannewilman7634]

Hi Amelia, loved all your makes especially your circle skirt and yellow tank top. You always have such perfect finishes to your garments. ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Suzanne. I think the circle skirt will be so good in the summer heat. And I love the bright yellow of the tank top too!

[@marita8485]

I love your circle skirt, it's beautiful ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Marita. I think it will be lovely and light and swishy for summer!

[@threestitchcatery]

Amelia: Calvin and Hobbes is my favourite! It’s so adorable- thanks for the pattern recommendation. Your skirt is beautiful and the yellow is great colour on u😃

[@sewamelia]

Isn't Calvin and Hobbes fun! It is so lovely to see him enjoying some favourites from my childhood too. :) Thank you for watching!

[@macquadj]

I love that you’re so adventurous with your children’s clothes. I can see why time got away from you.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Donna. I always really enjoy sewing for my children!

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

I made the Jane ShirtDress that you recommended. I did size down because the pattern is so oversized. I also added 1/2" to the bodice, and I could have added more. I am happy with the ShirtDress and appreciated the free pattern.

[@sewamelia]

I am so glad you enjoyed making it! It looks like such a lovely pattern - thanks for the sizing tips too!

[@sandralowe2874]

Wow you really were busy in March, loved the sew frugal top and skirt. Great idea to make the cat kid into a onesie and he can remove tail and wear it since it’s still a bit chilly 👍

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Sandra. It was a really busy month - but lots of fun too! He is loving wearing his onesie, so I am glad I made it so that it wouldn't just be a costume!

[@annethompson9154]

Always such beautiful makes , you finish each garment so beautifully and as always you are an inspiration to the sewing community. Xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Anne for your really kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed seeing my makes from this month.

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Great and beautiful makes as always Amelia

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Jamileh.

[@janechadwick2635]

I love the cat kid (?) outfit

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Jane. It was such a fun one to make!

[@marionmathews9852]

Delightful makes as always. My favourite has to be the adorable pleated skirt for your daughter. The Anna dress was so perfect on you.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Marion. I really loved making the pleated skirt for her, and it looks so sweet on!

[@makeitjoyful]

I love all your makes. I'm going to check out the tank. Costumes for your son look adorable 🥰

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Melanie. I love making things for my boys! I hope you enjoy sewing the tank, I think it will get a lot of wear this summer!

[@gingerninja_sews]

That shade of yellow looks lovely on you. Great video thank you 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Sue! I am really enjoying wearing the yellow colour. Thanks for watching!

[@jennistevenson796]

Loved everything. I always do. I have just finished a Mabel dress today and am very pleased with it. It was my first time shirring, so not perfect by any means. But the next one will be better . I am currently knitting socks. They are such a great little project to have on hand and pick up in any spare moment xxx

[@sewamelia]

Ah! The Mabel looks so great! I am really looking forward to making that soon. I am also knitting a pair of socks slowly. Hoping to have them finished for next winter! 🤣

[@judithaltoft4690]

Beautiful makes Amelia they always look so professional, love your blue dress x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Judith! I think the blue Anna dress is my favourite make from this year so far!

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Beautiful makes again Amelia, but oh my goodness that little skirt is just adorable. Could you share how you made the pleats and will they stay when washed?

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Libby. Children's Corner have markings on the pattern pieces and excellent instructions for making the pleats, so it was quite straightforward to make. I used a lot of spray starch, so the pleats are pretty easy to iron back in once the skirt is washed. Hope that helps!

[@StitchHemSew]

Gorgeous makes as usual, the little skirt for your daughter is so cute x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Clare. I really love sewing for my children!

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Fabulous makes as always Amelia. Fun book day outfits and that little pleated skirt is adorable.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Annette! It was such fun making the book day outfits for my boys. Thanks for watching!

[@barbarawarner4645]

I’ve found neckbands have to be custom cut. The length of the band depends entirely on the stretch and memory of both the band and the T-shirt fabric.

[@sewamelia]

I should definitely start doing this. I haven't had any problems so far as I do stick to the stretch percentage mentioned in patterns, but I will start checking the neckbands more carefully I think!

[@karenegan2640]

Love your SewFrugal skirt, it’s very pretty. I’ve been making skirts too for SewFrugal, I made 2 Ruby skirts from SewOverIt and a Sabina Skirt by Little Pomegranate xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Karen, the skirt will get a lot of wear this summer I think! I have the Ruby skirt pattern, so might try to make that one next.

[@susanjackson1616]

I’ve made the stellar T and I found the neck the same , also found it high so reduced the neck the second time ❤

[@sewamelia]

So many people have had similar issues! I love the t-shirt but will definitely extend the neck band next time.

[@nanrussell6423]

Your yellow tank looks lovely with both your new Art Deco skirt and the other blue print skirt you showed. Can't wait to see what you are making with that gorgeous Rifle Paper Co fabric. Thanks, Amelia. PS: What pattern company is the Suzie skirt? I didn't catch it if you mentioned it. Thanks.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Nan! The Suzie Skirt is by Children's Corner Patterns - it is their newest release and such a sweet pattern!

[@nanrussell6423]

Thanks, Amelia.

[@sharonscott8358]

Is the girl's skirt a PDF pattern? I fancy making it for my granddaughter with some fabric I've got in my stash for her holidays. Thanks

[@sewamelia]

I believe the pattern comes as a pdf as well as a paper pattern. I hope you enjoy making it for your granddaughter!

[@carolinesewall9319]

Hi sorry to bother you Just found you in older video n love your outfit Patina blouse looks great with Camden pinafore , as you seem to know about these companies Is Camden pinafore going bigger sizes? Yet again inspired me Thank you

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Caroline. Nina Lee has extended her size range in most of her patterns, but sadly not the Camden Pinafore, which is a shame. Jennifer Lauren Handmade Patterns has some beautiful pinafores in bigger sizes. Her 'Dulcie Pinafore' is similar to the Camden. Hope that helps!

[@carolinesewall9319]

Thank you will look later x