My week in sewing! Making an Italian holiday wardrobe. McCall's M8252 sew-along and fabric haul

Hello sewists!
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's video. Join me as I sew my dream Italian holiday wardrobe. I'm sewing M8252 and cutting out M8282 & ME2067
Patterns mentioned...
M8282 - www.sewdirect....
M8252 - www.sewdirect....
ME2067 - www.sewdirect....
Fabrics I picked up (that are still available)
Fabric Godmother swim - www.fabricgodm...
Lullabies Broderie Anglais - lullabeefabric...

[@cbraun6901]

Never thought to use my rotary cutter for the patterns - genius!

[@dianegraydon1143]

Lovely fabrics...and beautiful hair

[@angelavorhees5946]

That dress is beautiful. So are you. I am a fairly new subscriber. Probably old enough to be your mother😅, and altho I am a quilter and home decor sewist, would like to do fashion sewing. Been a few decades, since I did any. In high school home economics class. 😂 that will give away my age, as I don't think that is in any current curriculum. Looking forward to your next makes.

[@Debilee10]

When a pattern comes together with the perfect fabric it is magic. You made magic!

[@DonnaSmith-rp3em]

The pink dress looks beautiful on you! I really enjoyed watching you make this dress. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@montezbrown2461]

What a beautiful dress and you look stunning in it!

[@joycegans3239]

You are going to look fabulous in those dresses! Have fun in Italy!

[@pamlacey136]

Such a beautiful dress; I really like it without the sleeves.

[@theresasmith1000]

One Day KILLED ME!!! Agreed! AND I am absolutely going to make this dress out of a stash fabric..Thanks for this video!

[@cathie1022]

Omg Gina, this is absolutely amazing! And no need whatsoever to worry about your post partnum body, you look brilliant

[@leenanorms]

Incredible pink dress, really enjoyed this ❤

[@jackief7849]

The pink dress is absolutely gorgeous. xx

[@Genuinelyemsewingpatterns]

The fit and fabric for your dress is unreal! So beautiful!

[@blufaerie]

Wow that dress came out beautifully! I agree with leaving it sleeveless.

[@sabrinabeek507]

Sorrento is gorgeous! No doubt it will be amazing

[@lindak8664]

That’s fabulous! It looked great on your ‘pasty white body’, you made me spit my tea when you said that 😂 All your fabric & pattern choices are so nice. The new white fabric you got was mouth watering!

[@brutusabundia2734]

You have a ton of talent! Please never apologize for your toddler. I love to ear baby babbling

[@ginaseams]

You'll be hearing him much more in my vlogs he's such a chatterbox now 😆

[@heatherbellamy235]

The dress is stunning looking forward to seeing it finished 💕🥰

[@joanneferguson6302]

Love all of your choices 🥰 I got married in Sorrento at the Cloisters nearly 17 years ago it was amazing and such a stunning place x

[@arq848]

One day was a tear jerker like no other. Beautiful holiday attire!

[@dan354]

The M8252 is very similar to the Vanades dress by Aje! Love that brands are now making properly fashionable patterns!

[@ginaseams]

It's nearly an exact match!! I love Aje, such a beautiful designer 😍

[@iTz-SuperFleek]

I love that dress. I wouldn't have considered a cut out dress but it looks stunning and I am seriously considering this pattern for my summer holidays. I too am a fan of the chub rub shorts! 😅

[@evitaevita98]

I love ironing as well! 😊

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

Oooh! That broderie anglaise is just glorious! It's going to make a stunning dress. Your trip sounds amazing.

[@JazzMann191]

I’m literally doing the exact same thing! Love the dress :)

[@ShutokaJefferson]

So nice now I want to make this version I made the short view but I really love how this one looks on you

[@maritzalove2157]

I enjoyed watching this. The dress looks amazing!! Lovely fabric choice.

[@zoemcneilly]

Ooh I love the dress with the ring detail - looks fab on you! Eager for part 2 already! Can’t wait to see the finished items 😊

[@mariondunlop651]

Love all those fabrics. Beautiful. That white is breathtaking as is the swimwear fabric I love italy. Have a great time

[@ZeldaSews]

Oh my goodness! Getting married in Italy sounds amazing! Hey, I have that suitcase!😅😅😅 Your swimwear fabric is beautiful. ❤

[@lindaboby6007]

Great vlog as always I love everything you wear and make well done the dress is truly beautiful ❤❤

[@Lisa-um8jx]

How exciting! I can't wait for part two

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

That dress is amazing ❤

[@billabongbek77]

that dress is so cute! love it 😍

[@maureencullen1008]

Love the dress,the fanric is so beautiful. I noticed you didn't seem to be using a cutting mat when you were vutting out the pattern.If you didn't did you check the blade before using. Could you ,please,let me know the make of your chaffing shorts as I have been looking to buy a pair.

[@debbiecarter6430]

Gorgeous stuff. Would you mind telling me what make your electric scissors are and if you’d recommend them. Sorry if you’ve been asked before. Thanks 😊

[@ginaseams]

I need to do a full review in a vlog sometime because I absolutely would recommend them! Mine are Bratavia, I got them from Little Legs fabrics. They are on the more expensive side for electric scissors but the battery life and general quality is really really good 😊

[@debbiecarter6430]

@@ginaseams many thanks. I’ll look into them. I have a big birthday coming up! 😊

[@Designs.Madebyjo]

This is so random Gina, but did you make that amazing multi pattern shirt, it’s amazing!!

[@nwinning]

Lovely pieces you have chosen. What are you using for a cutting mat when you are cutting on the floor? It looks like you are cutting directly on the rug.

[@rosey_ie]

One Day completely broke me 😭 I hadn’t cried like that in YEARS. And I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days afterwards! It just felt so…familiar or something?? But god, totally broke me 😭😭😭

[@ginaseams]

It is heartbreaking! I knew it was sad but not that sad 😭😭😭 I still tear up just thinking about it now! Really need to read the book but not sure my heart can take it 😂

[@rosey_ie]

@@ginaseams I bought the book ‘All of us strangers’ was based on, and it’s sitting beside me here untouched because I just know I can’t handle the emotions right now 😆

[@chlomo2618]

The red and pink fabric and that style of dress look fab on you. Could you thread elastic through channels in the skirt either side of the zip at the back to tighten it up visually but still providing some ease for pasta-eating, rather than taking it in to fit snugly?

[@ginaseams]

You have the best ideas! I reckon there is enough room in the back for that to work, I'm putting the zip in tonight so I'll give it a try. Thank you so much ❤️

[@karingrif7238]

Hi Gina , You can spray deodorant on one leg then the other, basically between your legs and they won’t rub together. I hope that helps. I love all your outfits.

[@mathilde_sews]

I need to know more about you cutting the fabric on the RUG !!! doesn't it damage the rug ? Is it a special rug ? This could change a seamstress life ! Why didn't anyone told me before? I'm in choc lol 😂

[@user-zo7qu2ot4s]

Love your work ❤Please can you let us know where your electric scissors and mannequin are from ?

[@thelifeofrylee263]

I would love a link to this fabric it's amazing !

[@ginaseams]

I'm so sorry but it's completely sold out 😭 as soon as I find something similar though I will share. Rainbow Fabrics get quite a few prints like this throughout the year so definitely keep an eye out ❤️

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤

[@LindaStitches]

Your planned garments are truly stunning!! You have made excellent fabric / pattern choices. Hope your wedding and honeymoon are absolutely beautiful! Swooning over the pink/ red floral fabric! Did you make the lavender / peach striped shirt you wear while sewing? ❤

[@ginaseams]

Thank you so much!! Yes I did make that shirt, out of my Nans old bed sheets 😆 it's one of my favourites, I wear it all the time x

[@cuitiange]

I love the fabric so much ❤ Do you know the name of the vendor/store where you got it from?

[@jacquelinehorton9983]

Definitely needs sleeves

[@marywallace5248]

Were you cutting out your fabric on carpet with your rotary cutter? Love your dress patterns! And that red and pink fabric, fabulous!

[@ginaseams]

Oh no, I'm a menace but not that much 😂 they're my electric scissors and funnily enough they run much smoother over carpet. That is a very low pile cheap rug though I probably wouldn't do it on any fluffy or fancy!

[@skinvet]

Did you make the black ruffle top you are wearing in this episode?

[@nedita9475]

Many congratulations! 🎉 May I ask what pattern you used for the leopard print dress in the background? 😊

[@ginaseams]

Thank you! The leopard is V9311, I added lace around the sleeve and neckline to recreate a Rixo dress I love. The pattern is gorgeous, I've made two already and planning another one 🥰

[@nedita9475]

@@ginaseams Thank you! You have such great style 🤩

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi - do you find the bias tape maker works okay. Is it hard to use.

[@vickismith3491]

What is that cutter you used on your fabric? Please lol…. Looks super easy!

[@ginaseams]

Bratavia electric scissors! They are SO good, but not on super slippery fabrics. I learnt that the hard way 😂