Everything I made from my fabric stash | Summer sewing inspiration and pattern reviews

[@miriamcihal8409]

I don’t even know anyone that has sewn up their stash! So 🎉. I enjoy your videos!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha!! Thank you for watching x

[@Golfgirlv]

I like this idea. My stash has outgrown my space and this is a challenge that might motivate me to clear it out!

[@sarahinglis1791]

Hi Sally, another great video, not disjointed at all. A lovely variety of makes. I’m really impressed that you finished your stash and look forward to seeing what fabric you choose to buy next.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you! I look forward to sharing xx

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

I think you need to stop apologising for your videos. I always really enjoy them and I think you're doing everything right. Keep making them! As for the Montana dress - it's lovely in the stripe but I can see why you're not happy with it. I've recently bought this pattern and would love to see a sewalong if you make another. I've got some beige linen that I want to make it in but after seeing your video I'm not sure I've got enough 😢. Anyway - another lovely video.❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I guess I just lose confidence with it sometimes 🙈 I thought I had bought enough fabric for the Montana. It would be easier to bind a woven fabric though if you didn’t want to line xx

[@teruldacz]

The pink of the t-shirt you're wearing really suits your complexion ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you maybe I should wear it more haha x

[@sandrasanchez-te8eo]

I love that pink T-shirt and the way it fits you. I wish I had one that fit me in the same way. I think the slinky looking fabric makes it look dressy or casual. Definitely make more in other colors, it really suits you!

[@taramisrbrt7789]

Oh I love your blue floral set. Navy really suits you too.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so pleased I had enough fabric for the top xx

[@Jenns_creative_spot]

Congratulations on finishing your fabric stash! I’m in awe of your capabilities. 💖

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you so much ☺️ x

[@michellem3899]

Love the coord set. Great makes.

[@bronaobrien1661]

Lovely presentation and makes! Love the Sewing and Knitting combo. That cardi is going to be so lovely, the colour is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 🧵🧶

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching xx

[@Lazydaisy646]

I always feel its nice to have a bit of a stash just in case 😅

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

You’re right and I’m usually the same because with no stash there’s no go to if you feel inspired! I just fancied a little challenge to make me get on with some forgotten jobs haha z

[@Kelleykrafts]

How about some matching placemats? 😊

[@SyKnife]

I love it that you made all these projects from your stash. I really don’t like watching haul videos because it just seems like excessive consumption to me. I admire people who use what they have already. It slows us down and encourages creativity. Your videos are so beautifully done.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! It was very satisfying to do, I have since spent some time ‘restocking’ though but pretty much all of the fabrics have plans x

[@mnoeliarc]

Well done on sewing up your stash! 👏👏 You now have a good excuse to buy some more 😜 Also, I really like your stripey dress and you can't tell that there's an issue with the stripes. I'm really impressed as I've recently made a long sleeve top with stripey viscose jersey and the stripe matching was enough for just a top! I also had issues with the sleeves as the stripes are not straight at the bottom of the sleeves which really annoys me but I know noone else would notice.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Stripe matching can be painful sometimes can’t it! You can try and do everything right and it’ll still go wrong 😆 x

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi. With your Anthea blouse you could sew a button on where the button hole should be, at the top, and put a clear press stud on it, instead. Like your makes

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

What a great idea thank you I might try that x

[@joycegans3239]

You have been very busy! Your are a very talented sewist! I look forward to your next new makes. The cardigan you are knitting is another beauty. I look forward to seeing your next vlog.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

[@RachelBearn]

Lovely lovely makes! And oh my that whitmoor is going to be so gorgeous in that colour! 😍

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks Rachel! I can’t wait for this Whitmoor to be finished plodding on with the stocking stitch 😆 x

[@annebrown886]

Lovely makes Sally, my favourite is the navy blue top and trousers ✂️🧵🪡

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I’m so pleased with that one.

[@Julie-uh6wf]

Loved this video, well done for using up all your stash. I find a stash really overwhelming, a bit like a never ending to do list, and get a bit stressed when I see the size of some people’s stashes. Loved all your makes, and personally I think the coral colour of your safiya trousers really suits you. The striped Montana dress is lovely, but I can see what you mean about how the strips run off at the waistline. It’s fine for at home as you plan to wear it, but if you had any scraps left you could consider making a sash belt then you could wear it for many occasions. Actually I’d love to know if you have any leftover scraps generally, and what you do with them. I don’t have a big fabric stash but I do have lots of scraps, always looking for uses for them. Always enjoy your videos, thank you

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for the idea of the belt I might see if I have enough to make one it’ll be cut in a lot of parts if I do. Thank you so much for watching xx

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Congrats on making it through your stash and I hope you have fun making some new acquisitions.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching xx

[@madypennisi4823]

Very helpful video! The shade of pink looks lovely on you.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you xx

[@yvonneimms9762]

Great video and so envious you have sewn all your stash and can treat yourself to more. I have a long way to go but will enjoy sewing some of the fabric I had forgotten about 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! Enjoy your sewing xxx

[@sherrill4356]

This was a lovely video. Beautiful makes gave me lots of inspiration 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it xx

[@marygreen7225]

Fabulous makes Sally. The Montana looks very comfortable as a day dress. Thank you.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much! Yes it’s soo comfortable it would be great in hot weather x

[@terribicknell8991]

Thanks Sally - I'm so inspired now to tackle my stash! I always love watching your videos and get so many great ideas from them. I made 4 Jarrah sweaters after seeing how great yours turned out and am now thinking of making some Ogden camis and co-ord sets similar to yours. I'm just finishing up a Style Arc Italia shirt dress in a dark lighter weight denim. Love your chatty style! (Terri from Toronto, Canada)

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you I’m pleased to hear I have inspired you 😊 That shirt dress sounds lovely how did you find the instructions for that one? X

[@alisonlowrie7220]

Fantastic makes Sally.❤ Not sure when I will get to the end of my fabric stash. Like you I don’t have a lot but I see more fabric before I reach the end of my projects. 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I’ve been trying not to look haha xx

[@CH-fj4pn]

Nice work Sally! You are an inspiration! Please do a sew along for this dress, I feel like it’s a great silhouette but I’m worried I will get frustrated. Great for summer into fall!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I will add it to my list 😊

[@TIMAbyFK]

Sally, your makes are amazing! I loved the matching sets! And you choice of fabrics was great!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much xx

[@LaFraiseSews]

Thank you for this video. It was a pleasure to watch

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I’m so Glad you enjoyed it! Xx

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

Lovely makes. Your style and colour are very classic and elegant. Enjoy Sunday 🙂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! Have a lovely Sunday too xx

[@randisnefjella3073]

Your videos are the best! You are so inspiring! 🤩

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thanks so much xx

[@JulieBarns-s5i]

Love the video. You're so natural and, as someone has said earlier, please don't apologise 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thanks so much I’ll try to stop haha x

[@jenniferewart]

Thanks Sally, lovely makes. I too am on a self inflicted fabric buying ban and am enjoying working with fabrics I purchased several years ago ( they seem like new to me as I had forgotten I had some of them !!! ) I love the Montana dress and have made 4 in different woven fabrics, I think I like it best made in viscose , but I'm happy with all 4 versions. I really wish I could knit, your knitted garments are beautiful , anything I have knitted in the past have gone to a cats charity for cats blankets !

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you! Maybe try it again sometime I had to do that with crochet and something finally clicked… I’m looking forward to trying the Montana again in a woven fabric x

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

Oh my goodness, finishing my stash is my dream, well done you! So inspiring, I need to keep going making everything up as I have plans for all of it just not enough sewing time!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! It’s hard to find the time sometimes isn’t it I hope you manage to get some soon 😊 x

[@clarabarton2087]

I made this dress 2x when I started sewing again 2 years ago. I made them from cotton gauze and they both turned out beautiful!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

It’s a great pattern xx

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Sally. I wish I had my sewjo like that.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha mine comes and goes I was taking advantage xx

[@lindarogers4188]

Everything is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@AngelaEvers-tj1dg]

Best videos out there. So natural, interesting and great sewing.. Oh and knitting, I love the cardigan. Super stripy dress. I have stripe addiction especially navy. How about making place mats with your left over material to match the bench cushion. Great early Sunday watch💕

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you so much that’s so kind!! I love navy stripe too… great idea about the place mats I’ll have to use the leftovers for something the fabric is lovely x

[@trinajespersen480]

Loved this video! So fun to watch. I’m inspired to work through my stash now! 💕

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I’m glad to have inspired you xx

[@squeezylemon1]

You are so wise to keep on top of your stash Sally.... I'm a lot older than you and trust me I would never want anyone to see the full extent of what is secreted around my house 🤭 it gets overwhelming so you are saving yourself stress by not letting it take over! Love all your makes... as for your blouse, what about a thread loop for the top button?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes that’s a good suggestion thank you! Luckily I don’t have the space to let it take over but I can see how it would if I did 🙈 Thank you for watching xx

[@MissNamic]

You could make a belt or tie for the Montana dress that would cover the seam….or a home dress is also a good option. I think I’ll have to check out that knitting pattern, looks gorgeous! Don’t think I’m quite at that level yet though. Enjoying your videos.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Someone else suggested that and it’s a great idea I’m going to see if I have enough scraps to piece together a belt 😂 Thank you xx

[@fionnualaryan7584]

Thank you, you are wonderful love your makes

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@sarahbowden1544]

The style arc dress looks lovely, I think I would like to add some waist ties in the side seams just to pull the waist in a bit (without that detail dresses often look like I’m wearing a sack) but a sew along would be great. ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I feel like that too sometimes. It would be easy to add them in 😊 xx

[@caronlever2019]

Lovely makes Sally ❤ XX

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much xx

[@CarolAReece-ii1ry]

What lovely makes Sally. Loved this video ❣

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it xx

[@valeriecutler3671]

Would love your sewalongs your workmanship is beautiful and professionaly done. Very talented and dedicated young lady. Thank you

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much.

[@evanick823]

I don't have a stash. I am just too excited and start sewing as soon as the fabric arrives. Even after all these years (30 plus) of sewing my enthusiasm has not waned. Like your makes, the linen set in particular.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah happy sewing 😊❤️

[@sharonjennings4417]

Super vlog! I love hearing your thoughts on your makes.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching :) Xx

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Great vlog as always. Your Safiya trousers and crop tops look lovely together, I’ve recently made the Saguaro pants and feel they suit me better than the Safiya’s.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! Ooh I wondered about the Saguiro trousers. What is the main difference do you think? X

[@angelalysandrou4830]

They seem a bit narrower at the top and also have pockets, your Tyra ones look very similar

[@annbutler7461]

Great video and great makes. Really good use of your stash! Would love a Montana sew along - like it but never made it!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching! I'll add the sew-along to my list x

[@seeit.sewit.sorted6255]

Sally you are on fire!!! You most certainly have made up from losing your sewjo! Great makes and well done for using up your stash. I'm going through mine right now after your motivating video 🤗

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I’m glad to have motivated you! I think what helped is that I used patterns I know work and are quick to sew. Have fun xx

[@Chi9ja]

That Montana dress would have been extra lovely if you had played with the direction of the stripes.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I usually would have but with jersey I didn’t want the knit to be running in wrong direction for the stretch 😊

[@Chi9ja]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress okay

[@pjacksreads536]

All beautiful makes

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you xx

[@wendyjackson-n4w]

Great video I love your style and content. 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much xx

[@thebrumstitcher495]

What lovely makes 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! X

[@ninad9626]

Thank you for all the information links, I've seen several things I want to try. (If you maybe try a smaller kind of lace it might suit the Ogden better, it's such a classy cami I think it stands best on its own but I'm just a beginner so feel free to ignore😂) Love that big cardigan!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you yes that is a great suggestion 😊 xx

[@Mylittleveggarden_no7]

Lovely makes , I’d be very interested in a Montana sew along , I’ve wanted to make this for ages but style arc instructions or lack of really put me off

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Great! I'll add it to my list, they are vague but it seems as thought they are taking steps to make them easier to follow x

[@janspenno2241]

Great video Sally. I’m trying to get through my stash and I have found it exciting too. I have more than you had though. I think I will have a go at the Montana ( also in my stash) as I have an art gallery jersey which I was nervous about sewing. I bought some other art gallery jersey for a Westcliff and it’s beautiful fabric but it’s not right in that dress and is a little close. That’s better in a viscose jersey. So treating the art gallery fabric like a woven might be the answer. Wish me luck. Thanks

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes that sounds like it could work well. I think my viscose jersey would have been fine if it wasn't for the stripes! Good luck xx

[@nathaliepalladino4128]

I struggle with the top button hole on the Anthea due to the thickness and will make it going horizontal next time and I think it will be a nice and fine solution

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I’m glad it wasn’t just me that’s had trouble then. Good idea about switching the direction x

[@rhondaa18]

Wonderful makes and review. I want to make something similar to your linen set but with short sleeves. Not sure what pattern to use for top yet. Question: are you able to dry your viscose fabrics in the dryer, or do you have to hang dry? I hear a lot of people sewing with viscose, but I have been avoiding because I have read that it needs to be line dried. I always look forward to and enjoy your videos. By the way, I couldn’t find you on the Ko-fi website.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I don’t have a drier so always line dry often inside due to our lovely British weather 🙈

[@jilldickson3059]

All your makes look great! Which Hobbycraft store is that Sally? I think I live in the same county as you and fabrîc stores are few and far between!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much. We have two in Bedfordshire one in Biggleswade x

[@sheilaayre4629]

I have made the Montana dress, but not worn it yet.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I hope you get to wear it this summer x

[@lasandrajackson1474]

you said you wouldnt recommend viscose jersey for the Montana style arc dress, would cotton jersey work ? beautiful makes

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I actually like the viscose jersey to wear but it’s always more difficult to sew and I did find it dragged a bit at the neckline. Yes cotton jersey could work I guess the skirt just wouldn’t drape as much x

[@DonnaFox-dr6nx]

How much did you size down for the knit Montana dress? It fits you much better than mine did.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think it was a size 4 so one size x

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@india1422]

Style Arc need to get their act together. I don't understand why it is acceptable to charge people for a defective product. Re " it's for more advanced sewers” there is a big difference between sawing" use French seams throughout", expecting the sewer to know what French stand are and being completely vague and getting a reputation for vague instructions. Anyway... Moving along... Am enjoyable video as always :0)

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I wonder if it’s because they have so many patterns they don’t have the time to invest in the instructions (just my guess!). I hope they get better as o actually love their style of patterns xx