October Makes &

Everything I've made in October, revealing my make for Sew Upcycle 22 & an update on the progress of my new Sewing Studio.
Launch date for the Studio is Saturday November the 12th 1.30 - 4 p.m
At Unit 4 Horbury Business Complex, Manor Road, Horbury. WF4 6HH. It would be lovely to meet everyone & there's 10% off your 1st class for attending.
The first Workshop is now available on EventBrite - Sewing Basics - Machine Passport: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/457368...
The So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag: tinyurl.com/2jcuzjhf
The Dementia Fundraiser mentioned is run by Dementia Uk, if you'd like to sponsor me there's a link on my Instagram page here: / ckdeqogqk-v
Or the Facebook group is here: / 478715723709070
Fabrics For All 30% Sale - in store & online: tinyurl.com/2v965xbn
Please help me build a community here by liking my videos & subscribing, if you haven't already or just leave me a comment.
If you'd like to support this channel my KoFI account is: ko-fi.com/frugalisama
I'm wearing - Edie Top by Sew Over It in the Work to Weekend E-book - not available separately
You can find the pattern here: sewoverit.com/product/my-caps...
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[@marathorne6821]

Sam, you are a perfect exemplar of the saying: "If you want something done, ask a busy woman!" Knitting, sewing, preparing workshops, raising money for charity, helping your friends - there's no end to your talents, is there? And I guess focusing on all these activities helps take your mind off the chaos in the kitchen... 😬 Good luck with everything.

[@Frugalisama]

Ha ha very true Mara, I like a challenge 🤣

[@rebekkawacherhausenwichman236]

Its surprising what a change of needle every 40th year can do… 😂 I love your new up cycle stripy tee suits you very well 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thank you, I love a striped top 🤗 To be fair I was a long time changing my needle too when I first started sewing, they only got changed when I broke a needle 😳

[@sewlittletime]

Love your Edie top! Can't beat a classic Breton. Thanks for joining in our challenge... hoping to do it again next year as people really seemed to enjoy it. Hope everything is going well with your new sewing studio xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Karen, yes all is good 🤗

[@raquelseydewitz491]

What a fun start to your shop with practice and support from sewing friends.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Raquel, yes it was lovely having people in using the space 🤗

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

Thanks for taking part in the upcycling challenge ❤ love what you made. Pleased to hear you have more upcycling plans soon too. I know you enjoy an upcycling project like I do ❤. Great to hear about your studio and kitchen updates, as well as other sewing plans x

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks for hosting Becky, yes it'll give me something to work on through the year 👍

[@magsohara7908]

OMG Sam. When do you sleep 😂😂. I try to do a bit of knitting when I’m watching KZbin videos. I’m in a little knitting & crafting group and we meet once a month. Currently we’re knitting squares to make blankets for refugees (onto blanket No. 6 now). I pointed our admin lady to Mors bags and she’s been making a bag for each blanket to send off to the charity. Good luck for your opening day. You’ve done such a lot of research that I’m sure it will be a big success 🎉🎉🎉. 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Mags - sleep is underrated 🤣 no I get plenty honestly 👍 Good to hear about the blankets & a great idea to put them in the Morsbags 👍

[@LostMyThread]

Loving the studio updates. It's so fun to hear about your journey!

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoying it Theresa, thanks for watching 🤗

[@InAgatasCottage]

I love your videos. Best of luck with your studio. Can't wait to watch your gift giving video

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much Agata 🤗

[@annerobinson647]

Your upcycled top is lovely 👍

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! 😊

[@craftymystic4868]

You are right now an inspiration to me, Sam. The pandemic threw us in a situation not anticipated and I’m doing my very best to think outside that box! Look at it as gift. You are glowing! It’s all good, and best of best wishes for your endeavor. I’d love to teach again, alas, there’s the Pond. Oh well. ❤

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Deb, what a lovely comment - maybe you could do something similar in your town 🤗

[@nancyhilborn885]

Sewing 'camping' equipment is a whole thing. I have been making things for my outdoor adventure family members since I retired. Congrats on your bag cover/shower cap. Its always nice when your items have multiple uses 😉. I can't believe how much you've managed to do in readiness for your opening. 🤞 for smooth sailing next few weeks.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Nancy - I like things with dual purposes too 🤣

[@karenbensdon4643]

Congrats on all your work and progress. Sadly I’m far from local or would attend one of your classes.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Karen 🤗

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Your kitchen looks a lot like mine. We had bare boards since last year in the spring but now we have the dry wall up and ive painted it. But we still need to put in cupboards and flooring. It looks a bit of a mess but its my husband and son doing it in between their work and my son's wife just had another baby. My son is in the middle of renovating too so the other 2 little ones each have a bedroom and he is putting up siding on the outside of his house. So that doesn't leave much time for my kitchen. Good thing I'm patient.

[@Frugalisama]

My goodness, you are patient, I'm hoping we aren't going to be that long. otherwise I'm moving into the studio - it's warm & dry there & all that sewing space too 👍

[@mairead5891]

Not only did you make a top, a cover for your mum's walking bag, some mending for neighbours and cut out a Norma blouse, you made a sewing studio! Wishing you every success in your new venture!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Mairead 🤗

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

You’re such a busy lady at the mo. You did amazing to sew anything up! 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Ha ha, thanks Ruan 🤗

[@LizzlebyDesign]

I love your Edie top! I have that pattern and had overlooked it as a tee option, but now I will definitely pull it up to make! So nice to see you in your new habitat!!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks so much, funnily enough, when I got the pattern out again, I hadn't realised there was a dress version! Might have to give that a go 🤗

[@deborahchu2393]

Your kitchen looks like mine except we don't have a sink😏 Cheers! You continue to inspire me!!

[@Frugalisama]

Yes I was very lucky to keep the sink in situ, the new one is going in the same place, so we can leave it there until the new kitchen arrives & whip it out at the last minute 👍

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Thanks for an entertaining video you have alot going on

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it Robyn, I like to keep busy 🤣

[@judithstewart2957]

General question: how much wider should the gathered panel of a peplum top be compared to the top? I don't want it very full.

[@Frugalisama]

Hi Judith, it's rare I add a peplum to anything to be honest & I think it's just personal taste try 1.5 times the hem length & see how it looks, by basting it on, if you find it's too full, you can then reduce it further - hope that helps🤗