MONDAY MAKES AND PLANS | Fabric Shopping in one of The Best Fabric Stores in Europe (Must See!)

Join me as a reveal the amazing fabrics I picked up on my fabric shopping adventure in Barcelona, Spain! Chat about one of the best fabric stores in Spain as I discover unique textiles and beausiful patterns in this must see fabric haul.
PATTERN IDEAS
ANDI SET BY SWIM STYLE PATTERNS
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ECLYPSE PLAYSUIT BY MAISON FAUVE
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HUSSARD PANTS BY MAISON FAUVE
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Happy Sewing
Christine
The Gemini Stitcher xxx

[@sewmytroublesaway]

Those Hussard pants look amazing!

[@suzanateare8378]

Beautiful fabrics. Hope your bruising heals quickly!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@suzanateare8378 thank you fabrics in the wash bruising going down slowlyxxx

[@evelynwatt8029]

Hi Christine glad you enjoyed your cruise apart from falling which would have been pretty painful You did well to keep going to the fabric store and purchased some lovely fabric I love the last fabric to make your jacket but they are all gorgeous and looking forward to what you make up Look after yourself hope your face heals soon Lovely to see you back ❤

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@evelynwatt8029 I could’ve bought a. Lot more. Empty suitcase next time xxx

[@evelynwatt8029]

@@The_Gemini_Stitcher Yes especially if you can organise a girlie trip One thing I miss about the UK you have such a great sewing community 👌❤️

[@irenegilchrist1512]

Love you Christine . I hope you heal soon and your fabrics are just gorgeous 💌

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@irenegilchrist1512 aww thank you xxx

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Gorgeous fabrics Christine. Good to see you are feeling a bit better. The French fabric would look gorgeous as a Sew House 7 Regalia blouse. XX

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@libbykilpatrick1578 I’ve made the regalia and wasn’t keen. Think it needs to be a French pattern xxx

[@caronlever2019]

Ohh BEAUTIFUL Fabrics ❤

[@Jenns_creative_spot]

I hope you had a fabulous holiday despite the injury, Christine! Your fabric choices are gorgeous, as ever! I love the blue theme and the black embroidered fabric is stunning. McCalls 8110 pattern cover showcases the dress as an overlay. I think it would look gorgeous with a black slip dress or tank dress underneath. Happy sewing! 💖

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@Jenns_creative_spot ooh thanks I’ll take a look xxx

[@robinsteward9965]

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon. Such beautiful fabrics - looking forward to see what you sew up…Happy Sewing 🧵🪡

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@robinsteward9965 lots of ideas just need time to create them xxx

[@alisonlowrie7220]

So sad to hear about your fall when you’d be so looking forward to your holiday. Glad you are on the mend and still managed to get some fabulous fabric shopping done. 😊

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@alisonlowrie7220 thank you. Fabric shopping is a good medicine xxx

[@brenholmes4894]

A memorable holiday, for sure. I hope your cuts, bumps and bruises heal and fade quickly. I'm glad it didn't spoil your trip. Great fabrics.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@brenholmes4894 fabric always makes things better🤣

[@user-sk2nv9rt2g]

Aww you poor girl falling on holiday. Hope it didn't spoil too much of your holiday. Loving your fabrics and waiting in anticipation fir your makes. Hope you heal soon.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@user-sk2nv9rt2g the fabrics made me better xxx

[@alisonkemp1671]

Gorgeous fabrics Christine 😊 Hope your bruises heal quickly xx

[@sweetcharlotte2286]

Love this one today and so sorry to hear about your accident. Love everything you bought on your trip. I get excited every time I see you have another video. You are the best.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@sweetcharlotte2286 aww thank you for all your support and kind words xxx

[@vanessajones3508]

Christine, I am glad you are okay.

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Oh my goodness. You two and my husband and I should travel together. The men could march on shead together, and you and I could enjoy our stroll and lag behind. Lol. I've always been a stroller. I like to enjoy my walk, and the surroundings .

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@sew_So_beautiful haha I’m terrible as I get caught up in the details of my surroundings, hence the fall!xxx

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Christine. Yikes -- I'm so sorry you fell. It's always a scary experience, especially when you hit your head. I'm glad you are OK and on the mend and am sending you lots of healing energy. I like your blue period! What fun to sew up your new-found treasures from Barcelona, Antonia

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@antoniaburlingame5921 I’m fine now thank you but yes very scary. Xxx

[@juliehall3987]

I hope you feel better soon lovelly fabrics and plans take care x❤

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@juliehall3987 sewing will heal me xxx

[@janebrettell1737]

Hi, I’m so sorry to hear about your fall, I think you did amazingly well to go shopping and on your own, I would have been feeling sorry for myself. I do hope you feel better soon and you continue to heal, take care xx

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@janebrettell1737 hubster escorted me there and came back an hour later xxx

[@kathleenmuller6218]

So sorry to hear about your misfortune but you look remarkably well despite the fall. You were very lucky. I am so appreciative of you continuing your work, Christine. Now, to get on with watching this episode. 😊

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@kathleenmuller6218 the magic of makeup. Xxx

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Fabulous fabrics , happy sewing this week x

[@lovesredsews]

Beautiful fabrics Christine, what a fantastic way to remember your holiday. I hope your bruises heal quickly xx

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@lovesredsews yes just need to find the right pattern xxx

[@jenniferewart]

So sorry to hear about your fall, but well done for soldiering on and making it to that amazing fabric shop ! Hope your wounds heal quickly and that you have a good week sewing.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@jenniferewart feeling ok just look a bit of a mess xxx

[@jomoresi3111]

Sorry to hear about your fall I’m glad you are mending & that you enjoyed your holibobs. I agree with a pair of wide leg pants on your lovely blue fabric. I was thinking how it would look as pants when you said the same. Beautiful fabric haul, sounds amazing in Barcelona for fabric.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@jomoresi3111 it was an amazing trip. Pulling together a Vlog about the cruise as it was truly amazing xxx

[@graceinwood-nan-that-sews-9852]

Hi Christine, So sorry to hear about your fall. I totally understand how you feel. I had a black eye last year, following my collie pulled me over and hit eye brow on the manhole cover! Speedy recovery

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@graceinwood-nan-that-sews-9852 aww that sounds painful. Luckily my sunglasses saved my eye or I would’ve been the same xxx

[@chrissycrompton7585]

Ouch! Sounds like you had a nasty fall, Christine ! 😢 You've done well camouflaging with the make up. I love the Maison Fauve trousers, I cant wait to see those made up. Im a big fan of Maison Fauve patterns. Look forward to seeing all your makes. The sequined fabric will make a fabulous "Channel type" jacket. Thanks for a great vlog. 😊

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@chrissycrompton7585 Hussards almost finished just button and hems to do. They’re a perfect fit but the waistband was far too short. Maybe I cut the wrong size

[@SewCraftyGal]

Aww hope you'll ok take care ❤ fab fabrics 😊

[@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas]

Hello dear one!! I'm so impressed with your beautiful fabrics and plans. I'm so sorry to hear of your fall. I have fallen like that before and it is no party. ❤ Heal well!! I love your channel and wish you lived in California so I could meet you face to face and go on a shopping trip together! Perhaps a cruise in the future? 😂 Barsalona!!! YES!! Thanks for sharing! XXOO ❤️ Lesley

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas wouldn’t that be amazing. Feel free to join us next Spring for my Barcelona trip. Flights might be a tad expensive though😀

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Omg so sorry about your fall your such a trooper get well soon glad you got some fabric ❤❤😊

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@robynlaszlo6128 hey nothing comes between me and my fabric🤣

[@jackief7849]

Oh Christine, I really know how you are feeling, I did the exact same thing, tripped and fell flat on my face, smashed one of my teeth and bruised my lip, its a wonder I did not brake my nose. Please be aware that from that fall, I had to go to my chiropractor, about a month later my hip hurt then it went to my groin, and I could not walk. I hope you dont have this problem. Your fabrics are amazing, cannot wait to see what you make. Happy sewing xx

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@jackief7849 it’s horrible isn’t it. My sunglasses saved my eye and nose. Fingers crossed all healed xxx

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

So sorry about your fall! It must have been such a shock. I'm glad you recovered enough to get your fabric shopping in. And what gorgeous fabrics. As soon as you unfolded the white sequin one I said "Chanel jacket" - obviously on the same wavelength 😊. Looking forward to seeing your denim makes as well.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@AvrilBrown-ld6gm yes perfect Chanel jacket fabric. Can’t decide whether to go with the traditional Vogue pattern or I found Bella Loves Freddie Jacket which had different height options?

[@annasellborn2590]

Sorry about your fall! All your fabrics are beautiful. For a floaty blouse, I love the Atelier Jupe Frida Blouse or Olivia Blouse. That Chanel Style Jacket will be something extra! 🎉

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@annasellborn2590 ooh I’ll take a look thanks xx

[@margaretwilson6427]

Hi Christine Hope your face heals soon. My favourite fabrics are the first and last x

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@margaretwilson6427 yes and they go so well together don’t they xxx

[@rosiejones4589]

Hi Christine, What a terrible fall you had it must have shaken you up. However, being a tough cookie you still went fabric shopping, well done. Like someone else said if you hadn't mentioned it we would never have known. The fabrics are lovely and very reasonable ....wish the shop was where I live and such an efficient way of shopping for fabric. x

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@rosiejones4589 think I need to relocate to Barcelona😂

[@yvonneimms9762]

So sorry to hear about your fall, hope it didn’t spoil your holiday. Love the first blue fabric, it looks like there is pink in there lol. I love the top and skirt pattern and think it will be perfect for you. Look forward to see the Hussard jeans. Nice little pattern. Look forward to seeing your makes ❤

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@yvonneimms9762 Hussards are made and wearing them. Super comfy xxx

[@yvonneimms9762]

@@The_Gemini_Stitcher WOW, so quick ❤️

[@nickic4561]

Have a look at the Be Mine Top by Pattern Emporium for your French Floaty Fabric. Hope you recover soon !

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@nickic4561 will do thanks xxx

[@rosielongdog7398]

Poor you with that fall, hope your confidence didn't get bruised too! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Defo would love a lowdown on the instructions and fit of the Hussard trousers please. For the embroidered net, I've seen some amazing Wilder gowns made up in similar sheer fabric, worn with a plain slip/ sheath dress underneath. Think that's a stunning look for an occasion, What do you reckon?

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@rosielongdog7398 thanks hmm wilder gown might be an idea. Hussards are almost there, big reveal on Monday xxx

[@patriciaannjames8182]

So sorry about your fall on holiday, hope all your bruising and cuts heal quickly for you. Loving the materials purchased in Spain, I particularly liked the blue and white inbetween lawn and cotton and think it would look good in the blouse and skirt set, would show off the design better. Get well soon.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@patriciaannjames8182 yes I know what you mean, I very rarely make skirts but maybe I’ll give it a go xxx

[@janechadwick2635]

Bad luck with the fall. I've recently returned from a mini Norwegian fjords cruise. At our first stop the shuttle bus into town dropped us right outside a beautiful fabric shop. Norway is seriously expensive so I restrained myself 😅. On the French fabric, it needs to be a French pattern I think.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@janechadwick2635 no fabric trip to Norway then😀

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Hope you feel better soon. Isn't that a fantastic fabric shops! I was also in Barcelona earlier this year but just for the day with my family. I only had about an hour and a half in the fabric shops. To be honest I was a bit overwhelmed! Did manage to buy a couple though! 😅 Definitely worth another trip! 💕

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@geraldinegorman9597 yes it’s amazing can’t wait to go back, probably next spring xx

[@lizlisle7361]

Oh! Christine, how awful for you falling so badly! Mind you, you've made an expert cover up job. If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have guessed. Thank goodness your teeth are intact. Fabulous fabric purchases. Can't wait to see your makes.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@lizlisle7361 aww your so kind.xxx

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I have several options for that gorgeous black embroidered fabric. I'm not sure if they are all available from their websites, particularly the big 4 patterns, but I'll list them anyway. Patterns for Pirates: - Sweetheart Dress Pattern Niche: -Manhatten Peplum and Dress PATTERN easy (Russian Site): -Cocktail Midi Dress (Kokteilnoe Platie) STYLE arc: -Alisha Dress New Look: -6040 MCcalls: -M7090 -M7865 -M7928 They all can use overlays, so maybe you will like one of them. I have a few others, but they are older big 4 patterns, so likely more difficult to find.

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@sew_So_beautiful thanks I’ll add them to my list xxx

[@deniseblake6214]

Have a look at Sinclair Patterns …they have a tall, regular and petite files, I think in all their patterns … not sure if they have anything floaty for your French fabric but worth a look

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@deniseblake6214 yes I love Sinclair xxx

[@foxynannabev]

so sorry to hear about ur fall hun but at least u never let it ruin ur jolly’s 😁 love the fabrics & I’d love to visit the shop that sell those cheap fabrics they are gorgeous 🥰 oh can I ask where did u get the lilac denim 🥰 from plzzzz hun xxx

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@foxynannabev hi lilac denim was in the sale from Little Miss Sew and Sew before it closed

[@foxynannabev]

@@The_Gemini_Stitcher aww ok that’s a shame cause I love it but thanks for letting me know & for answering me xxx

[@emmareadshaw]

Glad to see you are healing. That shop sounds incredible. I just finished the swim-style Andi set today. I made the medium sleeveless top. Just be warned it’s cropped so I lengthened it by 3 inches and also the v neck is quite low so I added an inch to that too. Just a thought about your playsuit and toilet issues - could you add a ribbon and tuck it in to help you pull the zipper - like on a wetsuit?

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@emmareadshaw thanks for the tips on the andi set. The zip on the playsuit is invisible so no-wear to add a pull loop xxx

[@shelleykearney4864]

Hope you’re getting over the fall ~ you poor thing xxxx

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@shelleykearney4864 normal sewing has resumed😁

[@sewmytroublesaway]

I'm visiting Barcelona right now!!! I'm so curious what other shops were on your list. You got some beauties!

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

Oh wow the others were near fives y Casals and were called donnas textiles and La casa del retail. The designer fabric shop was Gratacos but was a bit further away. Enjoy

[@sewmytroublesaway]

@@The_Gemini_Stitcher thank you!!

[@carolhughes312]

That first one❤️❤️. The Paddington Top?

[@The_Gemini_Stitcher]

@@carolhughes312 thanks I’ll take a look xxx

[@lindat905]

Hi i made the playsuit with working buttons and an invisible zip in the front pants no bathroom problems if that helps

[@caronlever2019]

Omg I hope you are ok? Xx❤