Me Made May 2024 - Part 1

[@nikkijohnson552]

Naps are never naughty! They are refreshing and you obviously needed one!

[@DevonThreadTales]

This is so true, lol - thank you ☺️❤️

[@pinkderdlesews]

Absolutely agree 👍

[@ceceliaharris5660]

I really enjoy your channel and your makes. We are pretty much the same size (except for my much smaller bust) so when I see something on you, I can gauge pretty accurately how it might look on me. I love many of the makes you’ve shared during Me Made May and your insights into what you might need. Great job!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia Cecelia - thank you so so much that is so lovely of you to say 🥰 I too find it helpful when I see someone with similar measurements - it’s great isn’t it. ❤️ Thank you ☺️

[@Heyreneesews]

Very nice video. It’s nice to see some of my favorite sewing KZbinrs together. You both are beautiful and fun to watch.❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! It was so lively to meet up with Cara ❤️

[@bettyebauche]

OMG the Zadie jumpsuit is absolutely gorgeous!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you 🥰

[@loribarton7480]

I love your dress fabric. That is going to be beautiful!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@karen2015]

For the jersey yoga style pants, take a look at the Resolution bottoms from Love Notions. I’ve made several pairs and they’re lovely. The most recent pair is a stretch woven and I sort of smoothed the line from the hip to the hem. It’s a great pattern, easy to modify, and includes a bunch of different styles.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Fabulous - thank you - I shall check them out 🥰

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Love hearing about your week and your makes and what you’re figuring out!!! How lovely to see Cara too! Two wonderful ladies ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thankyou 😊!!

[@justletmesew]

The Philippa pants are a good idea, I'm after a similar style of jeans too. You live in such a beautiful part of the country 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thanks Tania. I do feel incredibly lucky living in this let of the country. Yeah I think I’m just gonna give them a go! Thank you 🥰

[@joycegans3239]

You look gorgeous no matter what you wear! Seriously you underestimate yourself. I would just hem that jacquard knit top sleeves. I am not a fan of ribbing at the end of my sleeves. I look forward to seeing your new makes. Good idea to use what you have. That is hard to do when there are so many pretty fabrics=.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thankyou 😊!!

[@AudreyDicks-z6l]

Lovely to see that you have your sew jo back !! I am looking forward to seeing the new dress . Thank you .

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@einahpets]

Angela, I always love hearing your thoughts about your makes because it prompts me to think more about mine and how they make me feel, how they fit together in my wardrobe, etc. Looking forward to part 2! Also, you are the ONLY person that I've heard so far who has pronounced "saguaro" correctly 😂 as someone who lives in the Sonoran desert surrounded by hundreds of saguaros, it's been rough hearing everyone's interpretation of this tricky word, but you nailed it and I had to actually rewind just to make sure I hadn't misheard! 😂❤️

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh that has made me giggle!! I think that was more by good luck than good judgement - but I’m going to make sure I pronounce it like that from now on - lol! Aahh thank you - yes I’ve been really enjoying the process so far - it’s definitely making me think about my wardrobe 😁 Thank you 🥰

[@juliadroy1179]

Yes make the jeans I have made the Dawn jeans from Guthrie & Ghani, Laurens video is so helpful, love the Zadie jumpsuit xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! Lauren’s videos are so helpful aren’t they. Thank you 🥰

[@nicky-Sewandsnip]

Great round up. I think the Sagauro trousers would look great, I’ve made 3 pairs & love them😍

[@DevonThreadTales]

I can't wait to give them a go - Thank you 🥰

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing Angela, it was lovely to see Cara as well. The fabric you bought will be amazing as the Lea dress. 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊 I can not wait to make it. All washed - ready to be cut out now 😁🥰 x

[@sewingseamswithdeb]

Loved this video, thanks for getting it all together to show us. Pattern Emporium has just released a brilliant new Tee shirt pattern with many options including necklines.. I think that one will be perfect for your neckline preference. I like the Nora top on you too, doesn't look funny with the white under it. ❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thankyou 😊!! I'll check it out!

[@jillbull4649]

When I do the dishes, I put elastic bands round my wider cuffs, particularly on jumpers, and pull them up as you showed - and they don't fall down. So invest in a few decent elastic bands, for a few pence, and you've solved the problem!

[@DevonThreadTales]

He he he - love this - Thank you 🥰

[@sosewmad]

You are so lovely! Thank you for your kind words, beautiful to see you and thoroughly enjoyed our time together, can’t wait to see your dress made up, it’s heavenly ❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

You are so welcome! Thank you 🥰

[@Redtop1965]

Looking forward to seeing your new summer dress, the fabric choice really suited you.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊 I can’t wait to make it 🥰

[@ByAlissa11]

I am making a Lea now, I didn’t realize how swishy the skirt is going to be. Mine has a black base which I didn’t really want to do but it was a good fabric for the style dress. Can’t wait for your more summery one.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooohh I can’t wait to see yours too - I’m hoping to at least get mine cut today. It’s been on my todo list for about 3 years 🙈🙈🙈 xx

[@sweet_pea_green]

Brilliant week of outfits. Love the vest popping out from under the Nora

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh Thank you!! ☺️ xx

[@michellem3899]

OMG the pile of notebooks!

[@DevonThreadTales]

🤣🤣🤣 I know right! 🙈

[@jackiesippitt8019]

Lovely to see you back again! I always enjoy your vlogs and am looking forward to seeing the rest of your memades during May, as well as your new makes.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@ChristineSewsALot]

I do have a pile of notebooks! For a while they were a big giveaway at conferences. I am all set for a few more years.

[@DevonThreadTales]

So funny! I love a note book! Thank you ❤️

[@sewlittletime]

Enjoyed seeing what you wore for the last 5 days. Love your Esti set. Xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much! 😊 ❤️❤️❤️

[@emmajones2586]

The fabric is beautiful and will look stunning on you when made up, can’t wait to see it.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@brenholmes4894]

Me made May for me is to create more sewing time!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Love it 🥰

[@sewsarahstyle]

😂 love the weather summary through your outfits!! 🥵 🥶 ☀️ ❄️ 😂😂. Is the Derwent trousers?!! Fab vlog thank you!! 🤩

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh yes I think it might be those trousers 👖 thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@gingerninja_sews]

Oo I need to visit the Royal william yard it looks stunning. How lovely to see you and Cara together. Looking forward to week 2 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Please do! It’s a lovely place. Message me if you do - I’ll try and meet up with you ☺️ thank you ☺️❤️

[@marionmathews9852]

I always enjoy seeing your me mades and appreciate your honesty regarding them. The white top underneath the jumper looked good. I think that you have great personal style anyway, and always look great!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh thank you so much. That is so so kind of you 🥰❤️

[@InAgatasCottage]

Re yoga style pants, I think 5 out of 4 patterns have Zen pants I personally love Feel pretty pants by Ellie and Mac they are wide leg, elasticated pants. I hacked them and added pockets. Re toile of trousers I usually do basically shorts version - just to make sure they will accommodate my tummy (Joyce of chronic IBS - room in bottom part of wardrobe is mandatory 😊) Love your outfits BTW, have you thought of just changing the neckline in your white t-shirt? It will take a maximum of 10 min to do it. Re jackets - Winter Wear Design has fantastic denim jacket pattern Thank you for sharing your week with us

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you so much - I will check out those patterns. I’ve not made an Ellie and Mac pattern yet - but they look fabulous. I hadn’t thought about changing the neckline - that’s such a great idea - thank you. Thank you 🥰

[@maureencullen1008]

Forgot to say,your fabric was beautiful.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh Thank you 🥰

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Hi Angela, thanks for Part1,looking forward to the next part. Nice to hear you chatting along. Great you voukd meet Cara. I've made the Arlo. I love it. See you in the next one. Thank you 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you - really glad you enjoyed it. I can’t wait to make the Arlo. Thank you 🥰

[@irishcamper2106]

I had a similar long sleeve situation. I rotary cut my cuffs off folded a 2cm seam and did a decorative stretch stitch to hold it in place. Sleeves are bracelet length now and so much easier to wear. It’s a lovely sweater you have there. 🌺

[@DevonThreadTales]

That's a great idea! And great that you fixed your sleeves - thank you ☺️❤️

[@loispatrick2594]

I love the fabric in your fleecy jumper and yes Ilike the extra fabric detail of your t shirt showing at the bottom too! Why don't you put some elastic through the hem of the sleeves and see if you like them better as it's such a shame that you don't like this lovely sweatshirt/ jumper. I'd suggest adding some ribbing to the sleeves instead, but it'd probably be a bit hard to match that green. Happy sewing.....i loved seeing all your other outfits! ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much ☺️. I might give that a go - I just know for another time o won’t leave them so wide for sure! Thank you 🥰

[@lindaboby6007]

Great vlog as always loved the summer fabric looking forward to seeing your dress ❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Yesterday I just finished my Itch 2 Stitch Atenas Denim Jacket and it is in WHITE denim and I love it. I also made the Seamwork Denim Jacket (Audrey) a few years ago and that one is in WHITE as well. I have found them to be absolutely fantastic and I reach for them more than my blue denim. I made a second one because, like you, my first one is a bit too snug.

[@DevonThreadTales]

I love the idea of a white one - what a fabulous idea. I have the Audrey pattern - is it a nice one? Thank you 🥰

[@Northandsouthsewing]

@@DevonThreadTales They are very, very similar. I really struggled with the I2S one for some reason. It was with the pockets. I messed them up because apparently, I didn't follow the directions right. Cut out a second front for the one side - and messed that one up TOO. Wth? Anyway, 3rd times a charm. I made notes on my instructions so if I make it again, I should be ok... The Seamwork was my first one and went together beautifully. No issues at all.

[@india1422]

I'm really out of by patterns which seem to need a re-made, rather than the small adjustments that we can expect.

[@user-hc5jq8yb9p]

Great to watch and listen to you again.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 🥰

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you, you are just wonderful

[@DevonThreadTales]

Wow, thank you🥰

[@michellebeyer1096]

Hi Angela, I like the way you're doing 'MeMadeMay' and enjoy listening to your thoughts about your wardrobe. I've just made some casual trousers out of a ponte roma with a striped trim down the outside leg. The pattern I used was the Mowgli by I Am patterns. You can have a tapered leg or a wider leg and there are options for pockets, cuffs etc. so it's quite a versatile pattern. Not sure if it's suitable for woven fabrics though. Looking forward to your next vlog xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oohh I haven’t heard of that pattern - I will go and check it out - thank you. I like the sound of yours with the striped trim 🥰

[@denisedagnone4115]

Fun vlog . Love your zadie . Look forward to next weeks me made may 🇦🇺💗

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 🥰

[@nancyhilborn885]

A simple fix for your jumper sleeves might be to just narrow them a little. I've done that to a top of mine and it made a world of difference. It was a 2 minute fix. I didn't even take the hem down. I love the fabric you've made it in so worth a save.

[@DevonThreadTales]

That's a great idea! I might give that a go - thank you ☺️❤️

[@noshrinkingviolet1]

Brilliant vlog angela 😊 on your jumper you could thread some elastic through the sleeve turn up chanel to bring it in 🙂 looking forward to your next vlog 😁

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great idea!! I hadn’t thought of that. 🤔🤔🤔 Hhmm may have to give that a try - thank you ☺️❤️

[@Whateverkatiesews]

Love this!!! So interesting xxx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thanks Katie 🥰

[@yvonneimms9762]

Great blog, what a brilliant idea to kick start some motivation. I love your Zadie jumpsuit and think it’s one of the nicest clothes you have made. I love the idea of a Lea dress, great fabric and pleased to see buttons and hope you rise to the challenge of sewing them. I think at this rate you will have so many clothes you want to make, you just need to create the time. Look forward to seeing you again next week ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much! 😊 it really is helping my drive to sew!!! And I really can’t wait to make the lea - buttons and all 🙈🤣 Thank you 🥰

[@normagoggin2851]

Really enjoyed this vlog Angela - I also prefer a lower neck on t-shirts and recently made the Hazelhen Malva tee (free pattern when you sign up to their newsletter) and I love it (I did add some extra length to the sleeves). I also like the Sewoverit Ultimate tee and it has options for crew, scoop and v neck lines (it’s slightly more fitted than the Malva). Looking forward to your weekly May vlogs and hopefully some ☀😎

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks for sharing!! I shall check out those patterns - Thank you 🥰

[@lovesredsews]

Thanks for sharing your me made may Angela. I narrowed the sleeves on my Tilly jumper as like you, I found them too loose. I think Tammy Handmade has a pair of bootcut jersey trousers that lots of people seem to really like x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oohh thank you - I will check out her patterns 🥰❤️

[@jammymommy]

I recently sewed up Vikisews Ruta pants- they’re a knit pant, super cute! (Run a bit big😉) So much fun to see you😊xxoo

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oohh - off to check out the pattern now - thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenwebb812]

Just off to going make a Nora jumper I can’t wash up in- thanks for the tip. Perfect excuse 😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

😂 Love this - Thank you ❤️

[@heatherbowser3635]

Pattern emporium just released a new tee shirt pattern. I am working on it right now. It has 4 different necklines.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Cool! I'll check it out

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Love your vlog. Your Nora top looks like it has separate cuffs and are a bit long, I would take the cuffs off and take some off the length and put them back on. If they are just turned up sleeves unpick and turn up a bit more, to shorten. You might prefer that. You could always take them in a bit so they are not so baggy. Adjusting your 'me mades' is annoying but I have lost over 2 stone since January so I am taking in most of my clothes at the moment, and not necessarily enjoying the experience but needs must. Lok forward to your next vlog

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh yes me too - I’m not keen on adjusting and altering - but don’t want to waste makes either!!! Thank you - great tip too. Thank you 🥰

[@debbiecarter6430]

Always a treat to see you Angela. 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

😊 thank you

[@karolmolpus9536]

Nice to see bright fabric! Beautiful

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

I really enjoy your analysis of all your outfits and why they do or don’t work for you. And I agree about cuffs on jumpers (though my husband does the dishes - I do the cooking and they dangle in everything 😂). Regarding yoga type trousers, have a look at the swim style Karla lounge pants. I’m now on my third pair and I love them! I’ve done a review video if you want a quick nosy at how they look 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooohhh fabulous - thank you I will check out your review 🥰 I’ve not heard of that pattern so will check them out. Thank you 🥰

[@joolsofsewing3723]

The jumper is beautiful, it really is, but as you say, the sleeves are not quite right. Maybe a little shorter, just a little, and narrower. Or, given that the white Tshirt showing at the bottom looks really good......cut the sleeve length to between your elbow and wrist and if you wore a long sleeved Tshirt it would show from the new sleeve length to your wrist to match the bottom!!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great ideas - Thank you 🥰

[@catherinepritchard489]

The Thea trousers make up well straight from the packet. Try on before adding waist band. I just needed to add a tiny bit to the darts. Lovely fit now. Great video.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you - I can’t wait to give them a go. Have you got an IG account - so I can have a look? thank you ☺️❤️

[@catherinepritchard489]

@@DevonThreadTales yes, it’s @cath53

[@lilysmith8001]

Lovely to see you back! 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosannabetton8449]

I recently made up my Phillipa trousers (also had G&G kit) and love them. Definitely make them.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh fabulous - did you make a toile first or go for it? Thank you 🥰

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

🥰🥰

[@vernakg]

I like the white undershirt under your shirt.... use hair ties on your wrists with the shirt while doing dishes or rinse and put in a dish washer.... but ultra cute and warm looking

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great idea!! - I love that - and Thank you 🥰

[@emkie_sews]

Maybe you could try making the smitten jacket by pattern emporium to replace your jacket 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

I’ve just looked it up - looks like a lovely jacket - thank you ☺️❤️

[@emkie_sews]

Your welcome 😊

[@bananajeff3922]

@@emkie_sews oh wow, I just looked it up as I also need a shorter jacket and this is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Angela, another great video. Thanks. Just a thought.. could you run elastic through the cuff on the jumper to bring it in? Suzanne 5

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much 🥰 yes I think I may give that a go ❤️

[@karolmolpus9536]

Scenery is from where? Seems so warm there!!!

[@DevonThreadTales]

It’s on the coast - a little walk from a place called devils point over to Royal William Yard. Yes I am hoping the weather is on the turn now 🥰

[@ElderMillenial-x7b]

Thank you for this video! May I ask what size you made in the Zadie? We have the same measurements but I'm not sure what size to make. I've heard to size down. Thanks!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 🥰 I made the size 10 on the top half and graded to an 8 from the hips down, and I reduced the crotch length by 4cm. I hope that helps - good luck 😉

[@ElderMillenial-x7b]

@@DevonThreadTalesthanks!

[@loreliemiller628]

This isn’t a weather channel now is it😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

🤣🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈 thank you ☺️❤️

[@Natazavrik]

An obnoxious pile of notebooks here…

[@DevonThreadTales]

😂😂😂