My Ten Top Makes of 2024 - plus all the patterns

[@maz9917]

Another wonderful vlog. I am so pleased the algorithm suggested you a short while ago. 2024 has been a tough one for our family and KZbin has helped me keep in touch with sewing so thank you. Looking forward to your ‘25 vlogs. ❤

[@gemimalondon]

Hi, thank you x

[@katiedoessewing2218]

Thank you! All the looks are super stylish and elegant ❤

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Loving all your videos! I am binge watching your vlogs while sewing a wool and cashmere blend coat. It's the Tessuti Oslo coat. So far so good! 💕

[@hannahartivor4910]

Love your style, makes and content.. thanks for ALL the work you must put in behind our screens.wishing hou an even better 2025.

[@Brenda_O]

Such beautiful and stylish makes. Thanks so much for taking the time to share and inspire. I really enjoy watching your vlogs. Happy New Year!

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you Brenda! Happy New Year!

[@catinthehat1486]

Lovely makes and glad that l have just discovered your channel.

[@LuAnnMansfield]

Just found you this morning and have spent this snowy morning in West Virginia USA binge watching your content. Yes I subscribed and look forward to checking in whenever I have the free time. Would love any of your insight on how well you think indie pattern companies are doing as far as the quality of the garment fit and pattern instructions. Thank you for your easy to view videos and the links you provide on anything you cover your attention to detail is greatly appreciated. Happy New Year!

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you LuAnn! Happy New Year and thank you so much for subscribing!

[@rondabellefontaine2759]

Thanks Rachel. I enjoy seeing all of the items you've made. Happy New Year!

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Ronda, Happy New Year!

[@julia-nc6ox]

I love that you are from the fashion industry but now demonstrate how an "at home" sewer can create great things with good fabric and patterns. Also you give us a bit of confidence in adjusting patterns to achieve a more personalized look! Happy New Year!!

[@elainrichards7912]

You made the right decision to chop the collar back I enjoy your channel very much. You have a lovely aesthetic.

[@cpemg]

Thank you. I love your style and presentation.

[@Brenda_S]

You make beautiful, stylish garments. Even the more casual items have a special touch to elevate them. Thank you for mentioning your bag pattern. I have the pattern and it really deserves to be made.

[@char1949]

Thank you for modeling all your favorites! I liked them all very much- especially the leopard wrap dress! I think the paring down of the collar on the first cost was a real improvement. It looks very comfy. Happy New Year and I look forward to your videos in 2025!!

[@deborahpenner4970]

Thanks for reminding me of the halter wrap top. Been looking for that style for a while.

[@janwolf980]

I think you're terrific! I love your bamboo handle bag and of course the lace skirt, oversized coat and the halter top. Congrats! Your makes are inspiring.

[@lizsheridan5357]

Thanks and looking forward to your next one

[@MichelleConnolly-x4n]

Happy New Year🎉. Love the wrap dress and the coat is amazing, thank you for sharing ❤

[@Lighthouse1852]

Thank you for your remarkable content! I've enjoyed your rare combination of knowledge about the fashion industry, home sewing, sophisticated style, and pursuing wardrobe quality at an attainable price. Many thanks for the insights and inspiration. I look forward to whatever you care to show us in 2025. Whatever floats your boat, so to speak, as you sail in the Mediterranean! 🍾

[@sandrafuller2172]

Hi Rachel, beautiful makes this year, thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to make a wrap dress but hesitate as most appear too low set, I prefer a little more coverage. This wrap dress appears to be more modest than others and very flattering on you. Looking forward to your new plans, I will be watching. Happy New Year!

[@Hagardashery]

Love your style and makes - only recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying your content

[@thenorthernsewist]

Thankyou Rachael. Such lovely and inspiring makes. Thankyou for your vlogs this year, they have been lovely and for me personally, have been shown new designers that I’d never heard of. I’m so glad I came across your channel, your a lovely lady, and have such classic taste. Happy New Year to you and your family and here’s to happiness and property in 2025. Lots of love. ✨⭐️💫🥰😘

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Lynne, thank you SO much! Happy New Year, here’s to a fantastic 2025! x

[@lucybarratt7873]

Great video. Love your style.

[@gemimalondon]

I'm making it!

[@kaarenmatthewson8241]

Thankyou Rachel love your makes and videos! ❤

[@apwhoa7767]

Great shapes… I dream of them in brighter colors ❤

[@sewsew100]

Great makes which are stylish and suit you so well. I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose to make in 2025. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@yogaknitdra8953]

Thank you Rachel, now I need to find that slip dress pattern or a similar construction, it’s gorgeous! Happy new year sewing! ❤

[@janfranklin2114]

Just found your channel and enjoying the content and presentation.

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Jan!

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks Rachel. Have a lovely new year. 😊

[@jennetthamilton971]

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2025! Your style is classic and timeless. If I actually had a reason to wear a dress, I think I would choose the D F dress.

[@bodyandsoul17]

Love your channel! Thank you for all the good content. Happy Nee Year!

[@lesliebeachwood3595]

I’m really enjoying your channel and makes. I have to say the animal prints really light you up. That’s not true of everyone, or maybe you are just better at picking the classier fabrics, which I think is true. Happy New Year!

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Leslie, Happy New Year!

[@debrizzo7031]

Thank you for sharing ❤and a happy and healthy 2025 🎉

[@jennifercunha553]

All very sophisticated patterns and beautiful makes. I appreciate that you makes clothes that are not just big boxy shapes. Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing what you make in 2025!!

[@happyswann72]

Really enjoying your content. Great information from a very stylish person who has worked in industry. Always look forward to your new videos. Just a query about the Sister Mag halter neck pattern. Bought the pattern but only has facing not lining instructions. Wondering if you could explain how you bagged it out. Which seam did you leave open to pull everything through? Also, how did you finish off the holes where the straps feed through. Such a great pattern but not great instructions. Catherine 🇦🇺

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Catherine, it's a few months since I made the halter neck top but I didn't use facings I just cut the outer pattern to use as a bagged out lining, I think I left a few inches open at the hem and joined the back neck seams after. I made the opening for the tie to pass through by cutting a square of fabric, placing it RS to RS and stitching a slit, I cut it and pushed the square or fabric to the WS, pressed it flat and stitched around the edges to secure - I hope that makes sense!

[@happyswann72]

Thanks so much for those tips. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

[@SueTownson]

Very inspirational - would like to make a few of these. Do you think your pencil skirt could be made in denim? Not with an overlay - just single layer? Happy New Year 😎❤

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Sue, yes most definitely you could make it in denim, would be nice with some topstitching detail too!