One pattern two ways: the reveal! A collaboration with MadebyCathCraft: Sharing my kalle shirt

Hello everyone and welcome back to my channel. In today’s vlog I’m revealing my finished Kalle shirt as part of the exciting collaboration with Cath from Madebycathcraft:
/ @madebycathcraft
Do head over to Cath’s channel and check out her reveal vlog after you’ve watched mine.
Please find a link below to any shops mentioned in this video and the fabric options in order:
Rifle paper company tangerine fabric from Sew me Sunshine sewmesunshine....
Ruby star society fabric with mustard background and pink flowers from Sewmesunshine
You can find a link to Closet Core patterns blog explaining the name change here:
www.closetcore...
The Kalle shirt pattern can be found here:
www.closetcore...
Thank you so much for watching. My next video will be my August makes vlog.
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Happy sewing!
Liz x
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[@georgianasstudio]

I don't have the Kalle pattern but I've seen lots of people make it. The clementine tunic version is exactly how it is meant to be because it's a tunic and designed so you can wear it over leggings or pants etc. You could make some dark green leggings or yoga pants and wear the shirt out over the top which would look lovely. For a stronger pop of colour you could pick out the orange and make leggings out of that colour instead but the dark green would look fantastic.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you for watching. Love the idea of making some dark green or orange leggings to wear with the fun I version! Thanks for your suggestions xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooooh love the short version, but love the colored version too. Both gorgeous and so totally different from each other. Xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - I think the sort version is my favourite too xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - I think the short version is my favourite too xx

[@becky3161]

Love the longer, open necked peaches shirt best. The fabric looks so soft and drapey x

[@Thebakerthatsews]

It really is so lovely and drapey and soft to wear. Thank you for watching xx

[@jillm8484]

Wow, you are such an accomplished sewist. All of your makes look so professional. Love the patterns and fabric that you chose. Great that you are challenging yourself with new sewing skills. All the best.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed making these shirts - the pattern instructions were really good. Xx

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Both versions are fabulous, they don’t even look like the same pattern, the first one looks Chinese influence especially in the fabric you’ve used, Thank you for sharing x

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I LOvE the fabric you used for the shorter top. Those are colors that work really well in me. You did a great job on both tops. Congrats 🎉

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much xx

[@sewlittletime]

Fantastic collaboration! I really enjoyed watching both yours and Caths vlogs. I definitely like the shorter version on you the most and I love the fabric that you used for that one also. It's great to see the difference between the two, especially the length. I'm surprised how long the tunic version is! Thanks for sharing xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you for watching. I think the shorter one is my favourite too. The fabric for the longer version is lovely and soft though. I was really surprised when I finished the tunic. It’s really long xx

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Hi Liz, no need to worry about your capabilities, you are very proficient in your sewing. All the things you make look perfect. Love both shirts but my favourite is second one, cream, green with orange & regarding the back, even if you altered it to the same length as the front I’m sure it would still look good. Love all the details you mentions, really interesting. Just going to look at what Cath made.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I think the mint version is my favourite too. Cath’s dress is beautiful - hope you enjoyed watching her vlog too xx

[@Frugalisama]

Both Kalles are lovely, I've made all 3 lengths. The length at the back of tunic is correct, it's not especially much longer at the back more that there is a deep curve at the side, I tend to wear mine with jeggings or skinny jeans.😊

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - reassuring you hear I didn’t mess the pattern up with the length! Good idea to wear it with skinny jeans or jeggings xx

[@marilynkelly315]

Really like and thank you for the reviews

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you for watching xx

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Liz, I love both your versions 👌💕. I have made three Kalle shirt's and they are all the cropped versions...one with the popover placket, one with a covered placket and the last with sleeves from the add on pattern. I'm a big fan of the style but I agree that the back of them do seem a little too long, but I think that's just the style. I've decided on my next version, that I'll shorten the back a little to suit me 👍. I do think that on some people, the longer back looks great but I think it's down to the individual on that don't you 😊. The covered placket had me scratching my head for a while too 😋. Loving this collaboration and just going to watch Cath's video 😁👍😘

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much for watching. I’m definitely planning more but like you think I’ll stick with the cropped version - the back and the style is more me. Good idea to shorten the back. Xx

[@madebycathcraft]

They are both such lovely Kalles!! And really different to each other, which is fab. I've so enjoyed working together on this thanks so much for doing it with me! Can't wait to do another collab! xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - it’s been such a fun collab. I’m so pleased it gave me the push to finally give this pattern a go. I want to try your hack now - the dress you made is beautiful x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Love both shirts, you always use such lovely fabrics and you must be the fastest sewer I know :) xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - I’ve had a lot of time to sew this month 😂 xx

[@loispatrick2594]

You've done a lovely John on your garments, but I agree the pullover shirt is too long. If it was mine I would shorten it. You've put so much effort into making these that it seems a shame not to go the extra effort to shorten it. Happy sewing!

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you for watching. Yes I think you’re right I’ve put so much time and effort into making them I will make it shorter. It’ll be more comfortable to wear xx

[@lesleyayres2267]

The cropped version looks very oriental with that material and the mandarin collar. Loved it.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you for watching xx

[@louisecampbell8094]

Lovely shirt... your both so talented love your videos... please do another collaboration 😁

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much for watching. We’re hoping to work on something again xx

[@bailargroove]

I love the version with the oranges....it’s gorgeous, looks lovely on you.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you xx

[@cliffe02]

I liked both versions. Would really like you both to make the yanta dungarees as I think they would suit both of you and your lifestyles. No denim allowed though😃. Jane. Xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you. I’ve always wanted to make the yanta dungarees! Great suggestion xx

[@michellepage6043]

The mint one is beautiful and has a beautiful drape

[@Thebakerthatsews]

It has such a lovely drape and feels lovely to wear. Thank you for watching xx

[@laurafinch4308]

They are both lovely - very talented xx

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you so much for watching xx

[@Sewingbearclare]

Lovely make again. Could you pick 3 patterns not used yet and we could vote.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - great idea with voting! Xx

[@tzenikafaraki3363]

Both are lovely!!!

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you xx

[@marathorne6821]

I prefer the longer one, if it were me I'd take a couple of inches off the back as it does seem very long. Really love that mint and tangerine fabric!

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - I think I will take some length off the back. It’s really long compared to the front piece! Xx

[@debbierenee7896]

Nice makes for both. I would reduce the back of the second make so that the front to back is less dramatic and flow better.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - I think I will reduce the length of the back. There’s a big difference between the two pieces it was really odd! Xx

[@shellyscott8275]

Lovely makes. I also found the tunic length far too long and I’m 5’10”. I think the problem is that it’s just out of proportion. I shortened mine so that the front and back looked in better balance. Also I prefer the inverted pleat to the box pleat, as it seems to drape better, but that’s just my personal preference. I love both of you chosen fabrics too.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - interesting to hear your experience using the pattern for version 2. I think you’re right and it’s out proportion which is why it looks odd. I’m going to chop the back to make it shorter xx

[@dianagalloway9039]

I love them both. I also love your pants. Can you let me know the pattern? I like your ideas.

[@Thebakerthatsews]

The first pair are my pink Mia jeans from the Sew Over it e-book, the second pair are my green corduroy Jessa trousers by Tilly and the buttons and the final pair of trousers I’m wearing are the light blue chambray bastion culottes by Jennifer Lauren Handmade. Hope that’s answered your question - I wasn’t sure which pair you were referring to so mentioned all the trousers I’m wearing xx 💖

[@dianagalloway9039]

@@Thebakerthatsews Thank you! I think I will give them a try. You inspired me.

[@kennethiacgilliam]

Lovely makes when you use snaps on cotton or any fabric do you need to interface?

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you. Yes when using snaps on cotton or any fabric you need to interface the button band before applying them to strengthen the fabric xx

[@anessaharris9947]

😀

[@Thebakerthatsews]

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[@tracyfrost]

View B is very long, I think when I make mine I will rather lengthen view A

[@Thebakerthatsews]

It has come up longer than I thought. Yes I think next time I’ll lengthen view a xx

[@sewingforfun7378]

Yes I found it too long at the back also!

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Reassuring to hear it’s not just me that found it long on the back! Did you chop it to make it shorter? Xx

[@ginahayes6169]

Cute!! Turned out very nice! On camera your culottes appear lavender?? are they ??🤷‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Thebakerthatsews]

Thank you - no my culottes are a blue colour but I think I’m some light they can appear lavender xx