My Shirts for Autumn including the new Maya Shirt Sewing Pattern from Joli Lab

[@annettecowburn1096]

You can never have enough shirts and you wear yours well. Some belters in there Alex.

[@debbieballenger6726]

What nice makes, love all of your shirts. I would love to see a tutorial on how you do those nice collar stands. Keep sharing Alex!!!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I'll add it to my list, they are tricky that's for sure ❤

[@marybethpazdernik9672]

2 gorgeous makes. No one will ever notice anything but the print on shirt true. So just bask in the compliments

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh thank you!

[@Dalal321]

No please don’t stop making videos they’re very enjoyable and beneficial

[@AlexJudgeSews]

You’re very kind 😁🤗

[@cjane51]

Love your videos Alex I am off to find the French shirt with pleats. Looks great on you.

[@magsohara7908]

Thank you Alex. Loving ALL of your shirts (you’ve successfully put me off the Mellilot 😮). Keeping sewing to your hearts content but share some of your sewing journey with us every now and again please 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vickimaiorano5763]

All of the shirts are fabulous. I really love the third one in the video with the birds, what great fabrics and I think the dropped shoulder suits the fabric. Any faults certainly can’t be seen from here .

[@sarahwallace2397]

Just love seeing all of your shirts, gorgeous fabrics too! Can you ever have too many shirts…don’t think so! 😄 Your video has really inspired me to sew more shirts. I wear lots of them but as a mum to two young girls I don’t get a lot of time to sew them. I’ll definitely be trying a few of the patterns you suggested. Thank you!

[@nancyhilborn885]

I get so excited whenever a new video pops up. Please don't stop! Doesn't matter how long between videos, infact I appreciate that you wait till you've got something to talk about or show us. Love the fabrics you've used for all the shirts. I kept gasping at the silk to the point my hubby wondered what I was watching 😂. All the fabrics look fab with your trousers. Amazing how when you stick to a colour palette that suits you everything in your wardrobe becomes cohesive. I am still drooling over the William Morris shirt. After I finished my Armidale dress (thanks to you), I started a couple of shirts. I am now making some wide leg trousers to wear with them. You are an inspiration. Thanks and keep it up please.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

ooh goodness Nancy, thank you for such lovely kind words you've made my day 😊💓💓💓💃

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Don’t you dare stop ! I was only just thinking‘ it seen much from you recently?’ Love your blogs x

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Sewing is just so addictive to me, while I'm sewing one thing I'm planning the next so never want to stop 😂

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful shirts with the perfect trousers xxxxxxxxx

[@seauxmadre6069]

Thank you so much this was my favorite video. I love shirts and the fact that you love shirts is helping me so much in my sewing practice. I love the color palette and how one pair of colored pants paired fabulously with all your makes. Thanks for the Pam Howard Craftsy recommendation. I struggle with my collar stand fitting neatly into the button placket so hopefully she gives some tips on that or maybe it will just improve with more shirt making. Your shirts look absolutely beautiful on you and you are such an inspiration to me.

[@lesleyjones5455]

Fantastic shirts. Love the William Morris one on you with those trousers.

[@nancycraig8483]

Fabulous new shirts. Would like to see how you do your sleeve plackets with bias

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Great idea!!

[@marjoriek3739]

Hello, I'm about to sew almost only shirts this autumn, your podcast is so so nice! Thanks for adding some patterns on my list (well, ..maybe not thanks actually ;-), your Maya(s) are beautiful and the Thea Boho looks amazing! It's really interesting to see all these differents patterns in one podcast, thousand thanks for that! (and also for beeing so understandable for non native people like me! (Belgian speaking French) by the way: you pronounced Joli Lab perfectly!;) I'm off to see your video dedicated to Thea.

[@rosierycroft166]

All gorgeous as ever Alex. The floral fabric on your first shirt is dreamy and looks amazing with your trousers. I also really love the panel melliot shirt on you, even if the french seams are annoying you a little and it was a pain in the arse to make! As the sleeves are short you could perhaps, cut off the cuffs and make them 3/4 length with elastic (I too have had to do this on a few shirts along with bicep increase 😩), and as I like to pull or turn sleeves up it makes it easier. The wide-leg trouser trend, of which I am also a huge fan allows us to have lots of these beautiful, classy shirts (so a perfect excuse for you to make lots more 😝), as the big and baggy just, as you say, drowns or blobs us out and are a pain to tuck in. I have just purchased the new Atelier Fauve shirt which also has the pleating detail on it (must be another trend), so I will let you know how I get on with that, but shirts and wide-leg trousers are definitely the plan for me for this winter. The extended cuff advice, so that they wrap over a jumper sleeve, is brilliant, I am definitely going to use this tip. x

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I've remembered that there's a bit of the silk fabric leftover so if I could face it I could unpick the cuff and add a new longer one. Please, please let me know how you get on with the Atelier Fauve shirt - as you've now given me a perfectly reasonable justification to make more shirts - they are a classic after all 😂💓💃

[@aninehartog3950]

you look fantastic is the green and pint shirt with your green trousers

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, I'm really happy with how they work together ❤

[@wendythomson8382]

Love your videos Alex. I’ve made so many patterns on your recommendation 😊

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you Wendy, I do apologise 😂

[@lonniebolwerk8164]

Very timely video as I hunt for the classic shirt pattern today. Your makes were fabulous, the second white shirt very sophisticated

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooh I'm so pleased, thank you so much 💓🙏

[@sharoncrawford835]

Beautiful blouses!!! I have a habit of always making dresses, but you have inspired me to make some blouses. I have plenty of patterns I can use. I'm loving those trousers. Thanks for this video!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Go for it, they're so versatile ❤

[@zornikzornuk3187]

Nice try on, green looks good on you, thanks for sharing

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you, have gone a bit overboard on green this year 😂💚

[@shereenorth7261]

Kind of fuzzy picture. Love all the shirts.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oh No! I'll look into that.

[@maevefanning2968]

Love the Joli lab shirt - so much I went and bought a kit from them 🤪. I'm inspired to make some more shirts this autumn now. Thanks for the video 💖💖

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooooh those kits look amazing, I'm very jealous 😂❤

[@jayneterry8701]

So refreshing to see a redhead and colours for this colouring! 👍🙏💖 It's like we have been totally written out of the advertising scheme of things don't you find? The set in sleeve is definitely you. That silk one was too low drop off the shoulder. The detailing pleats on your new off white shirt showed well and something modern and different. Alex I could picture you in a double collar shirt too 😉 tfs 🇨🇦

[@helenthompson9211]

You look great in those wide trousers and tucked in shirt. Unfortunately my lifestyle (retired at home sloucher) means I opt for the slim leg trousers, but I do love shirts. I’d love to see the construction of that bias placket you spoke of. Tower plackets I find difficult to get spot on, especially with viscose, although I’m definitely a slow sewer. Many thanks for your videos, you’re one of the few I follow because you’re more discerning about your choices and I learn more about sewing, fabrics and patterns. Thank you xox

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks so much Helen, I feel honoured ❤. I don't work these days either, but have found that if I go too slouchy I get a bit down - that's my excuse anyway to keep playing dress up. 😄💚

[@Originallyadressmaker]

Love love love the new shirt pattern! And your silk shirt is stunning ❤ I think the only shirt problem you have is choosing which one to wear 😍

[@AlexJudgeSews]

true, there's the ironing to consider as well 😂💚

[@Originallyadressmaker]

@@AlexJudgeSews haha that’s true 🤣

[@jeannie82024]

Wow, I'm impressed. You did make a good lot of them and they are beautiful. I hope one day I can do the same. I usually wear dresses so I hardly have any tops.

[@cathyquibell8863]

I so enjoy your videos and look forward to each one. Love all your shirts and it is so nice to get your genuine opinion on the patterns, their flaws and also what is good with each design, how they fit etc Your input is truly valued!.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you so much! 😘💚

[@juliastockhausen7173]

Thank you for introducing us to joli lab. I also enjoy wearing shirt. I like simple colors with pleats and like details.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

You’re welcome 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Wonderful wardrobe of shirt's!!!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

😘

[@vernakg]

The silk shirt does look stunning on you

[@AlexJudgeSews]

😘🙏

[@marleneciborowski4343]

I watched your video last night and of course, I had to scoot right over to the Jolie lab website. Thanks to you I am now 72 euros poorer (and who knows what that will be once converted to American dollars) but I fell in love with their patterns and fabrics. The shipping cost to the US is an eye opener but the heart wants what the heart wants, and I am now kicking myself for not including another piece of fabric which was on sale. I do love your channel, even if you get me into trouble, as we have similar body shapes and it so helpful to see your reviews and finished makes. Those green trousers are awesome by the way!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I’m really not sure if I should apologise or not 😂. Joli Lab has been a real find, beautiful patterns and fabric ❤️❤️

[@jeannie82024]

I love all of your blouses they look beautiful. Good job!

[@mariontilton8494]

Love all the shirts. All look fab on you.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you so much!

[@ayolag]

Great video as usual. The fabrics, swoon! Thank you for introducing so many patterns, I’m filing the style arc and the assembly line patterns (I’m an oversized shirt gal) for the future. Take care, A

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Wonderful!

[@vanessajones3508]

Alex, I like the shirts you made. They are all very nice. Good style choices.

[@maggiecawthorn5653]

Wow, beautiful shirts. Love the new off white one particularly

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks Maggie

[@pichia58]

Deer and doe is a nice company too. Tres beaux patrons.

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Alex, loving them all but think my favourite are the first Melilot shirt with the longer cuffs...fab idea by the way and I'm pinching that idea 😉...and that beautiful Liberty shirt...so pretty and love the details 👌💝. I love making shirts too and probably the garment I have made most in my sewing journey. Great to see all your wonderful shirts Alex and thanks so much again for your time and efforts to show them and explain all the fours and against

[@sallydingle321]

Sorry...sent it too soon...I meant for's and against with the patterns...so helpful 👍😁🙏💝😘

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks Sally, I forgot that I'd done that with the cuff so am pinching my own idea too 😂😘

[@karolmolpus9536]

Yipes, pleated version looks difficult!!! Beautiful 😍

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Noooo it really wasn't at all, honestly totally doable.

[@39houndsteps]

Hi Alex. I must admit I did a little happy squeak when I saw a new vid from you. Made me realise I hadn’t seen you for a while and missed you! Anyways, thanks for the shirt tour. Impressive collection👍My fave was actually the striped Burda. I think that I like that more fitted silhouette on you! Me….I love a shirt. Love making them……love wearing them……the problem is that I sort of hate ironing them……so I don’t tend to reach for them to wear as often as the number of shirts in my wardrobe would dictate🤦‍♀️. That said, I DO have plans for summer (coming up inAustralia) shirt making in some gorgeous tana lawns that I have in my stash. My fave go to is a princess seam mccalls pattern (7470) that I have adjusted by iteration over the many times I have made it. I look forward to any new vid from you whenever you should feel like making one for us😉

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I totally agree with you Tracie and I'm now going to confess that I send my ironing out!! My Husband staged an intervention a few years ago when I used to iron all the kid's school shirts on a Sunday evening. He said it made me so grumpy couldn't we find an alternative solution - 😂 I'm very happy to outsource this task. I'm off to google MC7470 now as I do love a princess seam 😘

[@niawilshaw3522]

After you enabling me to buy the Billy trouser pattern, I found the most glorious stretch wool/viscose in cherry red from Lady McElroy!! I’m loving your wardrobe of shirts that all go with your trousers, so I’m off to hunt for lovely print fabrics now!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Oooh I make no apologies because cherry red trousers sound amazing 😂. I think Lady McE are having a sale on remnants this weekend - just saying 😁

[@niawilshaw3522]

@@AlexJudgeSews we (kittenish behaviour and I) went to the bricks and mortar store!!! 😍 well worth a visit to Derbyshire

[@joannebanks2147]

Beautiful blouses well done on the cream white with the tucks love that I tend to make blouses that are basic but you inspire me to go up a level and try to make something with more detail The red wool blend on your last video I think would make a great twin set it's light enough that you would wear the two together Yet not to warm I would suggest also a VOGUE pattern 8831 it's a older pattern but there are similar ones newer I am sure The cap sleeve could be under a cardigan or the three quarter or longer would stand alone as a great top with the wide trousers Adjust length to wear you want it I have made this in light weight knits all versions and wear them alot Always enjoy your videos Happy sewing Take care

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thannk you, I'll check out that Vogue Pattern ❤❤

[@aribella6913]

Beautiful makes.

[@janebrettell1737]

Hi, thanks for this very informative video there are a couple of the shirts you’ve shown which I have been unsure about buying for some time, but you have helped me decide which to buy and which not, so thank you so much. 😊👍

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aileenyoung6999]

Another great vlog

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

You really know and understand your coloring 😉

[@gayprendergast7102]

Adore the silk shirt..perfect on you

[@bab275]

What a great collection! I always choose a tower placket because I can’t seem to get the bias strip method to work! I chuckled at the non-British “roll neck” -I think I know what you mean, we call them turtlenecks. 😊

[@sewcraftyjean3525]

I love shirts too. Everytime I see a fabric, I think I will make a shirt out of it. Love this style of video too, where you talk about how you can tuck them in and compare the length of the shirts and the different features. That silk/satin fabric is fabulous!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you so much, I have the same response to most fabrics. I banned myself from shirts for a few months, it was tough 😂❤

[@sewcraftyjean3525]

@@AlexJudgeSews I'm just starting out on my shirt making journey. I also love Sezane. I saw a try on vlog by Dearly Bethany. She also looked at where things fitted and body proportions. It's definitely worth a watch. I'm just knitting a cotton cable vest to go over the shirts I'm making 🥰

[@wendyware9738]

Great to see you back and love your blouses super pattern. Thanks for sharing Alex.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you! 😊

[@Brenda_O]

Definitely think you need a few more shirts to round out the collection 😉 Thanks so much for taking the time to share your makes Alex. Always enjoy watching ❤

[@AlexJudgeSews]

You are so welcome!

[@janevellenderartist]

Wonderful shirts, they all look great. I love a shirt and wear them all year. I subscribe to burda style and have made loads of their shirt patterns. Also love the fibre mood ermine blouse, have made several, of those too. Made a couple of patina blouses, but have not really worn them much, think the collar may be too much for me. You definitely don't have a shirt problem. Love the pleats on the Maya pattern , tempted!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I have tonnes of Burda magazine patterns, so I appreciate the tip 🙏. I'm not convinced by the collar on the Patina blouse, it it's not my thing, but looks fab on other people 😀💚

[@virginiawildeboer1495]

I am reasonably new to shirt making and although I am in Australia, I get my fabric from Dynasty Fabrics in Pakistan. I was buying it from Mood but was costing me A$45 a metre plus postage. If I get it direct from Dynasty it costs me $45A for 4.5 metres of the Spark luxurious cotton. Add postage it it works out to $20 a metre. Gives an almost silk like finish.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I've been tempted to order from India and Pakistan- thanks for the tip!! Do you know @thedahliasewciety here on KZbin? Kristen is in Australia and has recently opened an online fabric store.

[@virginiawildeboer1495]

@@AlexJudgeSews Yes, have bought fabric from Kristen, and it is beautiful. Hope she is not in the Victorian area where there is flooding at present. I was getting the Spark fabric from the USA and as I said, I decided to buy it from Dynasty in their unstitched range. I haven't had any problems with them in the least, however the postage to Aus is equivalent to the cost of the item. It is however, still much more inexpensive than buying from the USA. They also sell coating fabrics, but they are are all in the male gender colour range, eg black, grey, navy etc. The cotton range has lots more colours, esp the turquoise and teal colours.

[@kelleyking]

Stunning! Would it be extra complicated to do a full bust adjustment given those pleats? A tip for sewing silk: starch it into submission. Have not tried this, but Whitney of TomKat Stitchery recommends this and she knows her stuff.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Honestly, I don't know, I've never done one! I've used starch for floaty fabrics before and find the one you mix yourself to work well as you can control how solid it is, but I wouldn't do it with silk. Just goes to show there's no right or wrong way 😄💚

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I have 2 outings today and was looking in my closet wondering what to wear and decided on a shirt. As I'm having my tea this morning and decide to watch a sewing vlog there is Alex talking about shirts. I love the first shirt, that yoke detail is so unique. I'm not a fan of the second and I think it's because of the dropped sleeve, just not a fan of that look. Your silk shirt is gorgeous! I plan on making lots of shirts this fall/winter, they are so versatile. I tend to wear long sleeved tshirts under sweaters (jumpers), because I run cold but there is no reason I couldn't do the same with a shirt. Do you put buttons/buttonholes on the collar stands? I tend not to just because I would never do them up. I love the look of the tower placket and haven't done one in years, definitely will be adding that to a few shirts. When you showed the flip cuff I remembered I did that way back in high school. I thought it just looked so classy! Please wear your new jeans on your next vlog. I really love the wide legged look and want to make a pair as soon as I drop a few pounds. Last week I packed away summer clothes and pulled on warmer things. I cannot believe I have 37 long sleeved tshirts. All but 2 are store bought and none are expensive. Crazy! But they are warm under the multitude of sweaters and cardigans I have. Now to check out that French pattern company. Do I need another shirt pattern? No! Do I want another shirt pattern? Yes!!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. When I see a fabric I like the first thing I think is 'oh that'd make a nice shirt' 😂. I often forget the button on the collar stand, partly because I never use it and partly because if any buttonhole is going to mess up it'll be that one! I have included them in the last couple of shirts though 👼❤

[@julieelliott3861]

Love Sezane! And ME+EM. Yet to buy anything from them but they are inspiring. I know exactly how you feel about dropped sleeves. I don't like them & they don't suit me so no longer make anything with one. I do however love everything else about a Melilot & keep thinking I'll hack it into a set in sleeve. Maybe this autumn/winter 😄

[@AlexJudgeSews]

and Reiss and Rouje - but I don't buy from any of them 😂. Let me know how you get on if you hack the Melilot, I'd love to hear how it turns out.

[@julieelliott3861]

@@AlexJudgeSews Will do!

[@christinesmoothy7780]

Love the shirt reviews, I think you would like the Anais shirt dress by Style Arc patterns and the Irma by I Am patterns

[@SMFan-im6xy]

Can you have a video going over your favourite patterns please? Thank you from Toronto Canada

[@AlexJudgeSews]

It might take a while 😂

[@bridgetrsews]

Lovely shirts Alex, I have seen the liberty pattern and wasn’t keen, but yours is beautiful , so flowy ! I’m with you on preferring a set in sleeve, the fit is much better, Bridget

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thanks, Bridget, the advantage of using a fluid fabric with that pattern is that you can get your arms into a coat/cardigan. Every time I think of making something with big puff sleeves I wonder how practical it would be 😄❤

[@catherinejoycespillane6414]

Love your collection Alex, especially the a Joli lab maya. Always look forward to your vlogs . Finished the Joli lab mint skirt and love it .

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Yay, thank you!

[@caramcphee8721]

awesome vid Alex! I'm now obsessed with that fold-over cuff - I love that look of collar and cuffs poking out under a jumper. I've actually been looking for ages for a really tall collar to go with this look - kind of Charlie's Angels vibe. I made the Recital shirt by Liesl a while back (totally different collar-wise) and I'm keen to make some fit adjustments and get stuck back into it so your vid is really good timing for me - love your work!!! Also I think we're the same age and size haha so great to get your insights!! Cara in Melbourne

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Ooh thanks, Cara, I'm still upset that I wasn't allowed to stay up to watch Charlie's Angels and I dream of Farrah's big hairstyle😂. I've heard good things about Liesl's patterns, but haven't made any ... yet ❤💓

[@susanjenningsjones]

Gorgeous shirts and great review, thank you. I’m going buy the pattern.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@elizabethtriplett6422]

I love blouses, too! I have ordered the Jolie Maya - it is lovely and unique. Should I avoid striped fabric? Thank you for introducing me to these great patterns!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I dunno, I think the stripes might look great with the pleats and they're great for helping to keep everything on grain. I was thinking about stripes, my plan was to pleat the fabric first to see how it looked. 💓🙏

[@emma__sews]

Lovely shirts! I've made my first recently in cotton, the Anthea by Anna Allen as I'd heard so much about it. It's gone really well so far, but I'm dreading the buttonholes as I don't do buttonholes... But there are so many beautiful blouse patterns like the Olivia from Atelier Jupe that mean I must get past my fear!! 😁😂

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I can relate, buttonholes strike fear in my heart too 😀❤

[@debsmadethis]

Love this, and love a shirt pattern too! I have 3 more on my autumn winter plans list. Might steal your cuff hack !

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Go for it!

[@jennistevenson796]

Beautiful shirts

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you 💚

[@clairec20]

Love your vlogs when you want to do them. Yes I have done a Mellilot but not one of my favourites, am currently making a Helmi shirt - ideal for short folk like me. Love your French pattern in the white💕

[@AlexJudgeSews]

ooh I've made a Helmi! I really liked it, but found I never wore it I think it was something to do with the fabric I chose. I might give it another go now you've reminded me 😄🙏

[@fabkreations]

💚💚💚

[@AlexJudgeSews]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@lorainemunro7969]

🐯

[@bramblestitcher175]

As a fellow shirt lover, have you seen the Ready To Sew Jane shirt? What do you think? Loving all your shirts by the way, most especially the silk. You have nailed choosing the right colours. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexJudgeSews]

Thank you! Yes, I have the Jane pattern - I forgot I had it, so thank you for the reminder. I love the look of it, just need to find a nice double sided fabric.

[@allstringsdetached5794]

Beautifuuul shirts ❤

[@AlexJudgeSews]

🥰

[@gayprendergast7102]

No...please keep the videos coming

[@karenlowes7802]

Yes, I need more long sleeved shirts. Your collection is wonderful! Speaking of French seams, is it possible to do a French seam on a set-in-sleeve? Has it ever been done?🥴🇨🇦

[@meganlb01]

You can do it - I’ve done it before and it just takes patience and a bit of fiddling to make sure the pressing in between is very neat!

[@AlexJudgeSews]

I’d agree, it is possible with patience 😁

[@flower-uw1hm]

The Meliot shirt has dropped sleeves - which do not always look good on me.