Sewing and Knitting Plans for Autumn | New Fabric Haul | What I'm currently making

[@vegemitegirl1971]

I have always made PJs for my son, he's now 22 years old. Every now and then, when we have a day trip to the city, he'll ask if we can stop at the fabric store. In the past few years he'd bought Pokemon fabric, for the shorts, and a plain blue fabric to contrast for the top. He's also bought superhero fabric for me to turn into PJs. He has also asked me to turn his superhero tshirts into cloth shopping bags as he outgrew them. Good thing with the leftover fabric is he now has several Pokemon facemasks.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh that's so lovely, I hope my children are still as interested in my sewing when they are that old. It definitely gets harder to know what to make for them when they get older! Thanks for watching x

[@eileenroth9868]

Beautiful fabrics! Looking forward to the makes!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching :) xx

[@micheleallen1327]

Thank you for sharing. I'd enjoy a sew-along for the Wren.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! Working on it as we speak xx

[@helenf8117]

Just found your channel by accident - happy accident as I really enjoyed watching your plans and your fabric and pattern choices. I used to knit a lot when my children were small but I am hopeless at washing knitwear so gave up as I ruined so many makes. Seeing such lovely yarn made me want to perhaps try again. Looing forward to seeing your finished makes - I have recently finished a Harry Potter quilt for my granddaughter - it is definitely a popular theme and your son will love it. x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching I’m glad you found my channel 😊 Washing knitwear is hard I washed one of my knitted garments once and completely ruined it! It is a popular theme I’m halfway there with it, quilting and binding to go xx

[@Heyreneesews]

You have quite a few projects to do. That Chalk and Notch pattern interested me too. I can’t wait to see it made up. I knit a little and quilt too. My Fall and Wi yet doesn’t look much different than mine😁 Here’s to making🥂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I've been making the Wren pattern up this week so it'll be up as a sew-along this week. Happy sewing x

[@ginarydin7560]

Love your fabric plans. Your sons quilt so lovely. Yet, your knitting kits and plans are interesting to me. Any knitting project your finishing please feature no matter what stage you are at. Your videos are encouraging I also sew and right now an knitting a vest sn a pair of socks. I want to do a tweedy cardigan though.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoy them! Good luck with your knitting, I think it’s coming to knitting season now the evenings are getting cooler and darker xx

[@trishaturner2078]

Great fabric and pattern haul Sally. The more you show the davenport dress the more I am drawn towards it. If you can I would like to see a sew along of the Chalk and Notch Blouse pattern. It looks like you are going to be pretty busy doing the patchwork quilt and the knitting projects. I have not read either of those two books and think that you have persuaded me to read them at some point not sure when but they are now on my list. Have a great week.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! Ah yes I do love the Davenport it’s a lovely pattern if you fancy a more involved sew. I’m hoping to do a sewalong of the Wren blouse so I’ll try and do that one. It is one id like to get done sooner rather than later. I see some late nights ahead with the quilt haha! Thank you for watching xx

[@nancyblackstock3278]

Hi Sally, had to tell you that I have just read the book, 'the Thursday Murder Club' you are so right I loved the story and I have now listened to the second book and cant wait the listen Richard Osman third book. Thanks for telling me about the book, I enjoy your vlog.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it, I’ve yet to start the second book but listening to it actually sounds like a great idea! Thank you so much for watching I’m so glad you like the videos xx

[@stefanpeach2664]

Good luck with your knitting, look forward to your sewing makes. Susan peach

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching :) xx

[@kaylespiller317]

I read The Wildling Sisters (also by Eve Chase) this summer and liked it and would recommend 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh fab thanks I'll have a look for that one :) x

[@madebycathcraft]

Really lovely fabrics and plans Sally! I am especially looking forward to seeing your Wren blouse in the seersucker, I think that will be so pretty xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much! I've been making the Wren blouse this week :) xx

[@lorrainewalker9426]

I am sure you’ll have no problem with your sweater, it’s a lovely pattern. The blouse should look great in that fabric, very autumnal. Have you thought of the chalk and notch Fringe dress pattern?? I have just made it and I love it. I m just about to make a hug hoodie in french terry for myself and a siguaro top in double gauze for my daughter x😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching! I’ve never tried the Fringe dress actually but I’ve seen lots of lovely versions I didn’t know if it was too similar to the darling ranges dress? Your plans sound lovely especially the cosy hoody xx

[@tracyfrost]

I was also interested in Ogden cami with the frill, would also like to see your chalk and notch blouse.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

It's such a pretty hack isn't it. I'm hoping to film a sewalong of the blouse :) x

[@sparkleinco2035]

Really love the Wren pattern with drop waist .Not too many drop waist out there

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

No it’s really different isn’t it. I liked it too, definitely one I’d like in my winter wardrobe xx

[@marathorne6821]

I loved the Thursday Murder Club book, and the fact that all my theories about the perpetrator were wrong! Love your fabrics too, very pretty. Good luck with the quilt for your son.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I agree, I had a number of theories too and none of them were right haha x

[@maureenbessant3109]

Love your colour choices, they really suite you. If you had your colours done, I feel they would be in there. Always love watching your blogs. 🌈💓

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! Yes they are definitely the colours I always gravitate towards. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy my videos :) xx

[@kathyrogers9322]

Hi Sally Have you ever thought of doing a video..sew along, of the other products you make and sell on Etsy?? I really enjoy your videos and I would love to see your other work. Kathy from Australia.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Hello! I did film a day in the life video a year or so ago I've linked it here so you can watch if you like :) Thank you so much for watching x kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGeulINmoLWEsJY

[@judymole721]

I’d love the wren so along please. I’ve got the pattern and fabric.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! The Wren sew-along will be up on Sunday :) xx

[@Redtop1965]

Looking forward to seeing all your makes from this vlog

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much for watching xx

[@janspenno2241]

I have a number of Toaster SWeaters. I love their patterns. The Toater is wonderful. All of mine are version 2 . It has a great neck and I’m fussy about necks. Very cosy sweater. My most made pattern.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

That's good to know, I'm really looking forward to making mine up although I am a little nervous about cutting into that fabric as it's a bit different to what I'm used to! Thanks so much for watching x

[@susankidd9963]

Hi Sally love the fabrics the floral would make a super maxi dress can’t wait to see them made up.I have never bought the designer fabrics like the ones you have in this video they are quite expensive and I would be frightened in case I messed it up but I’m very very tempted.😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yes I think so too! I feel the same that's why I only ever want to get them at a discount hah. Thank you for watching xx

[@janetyler1642]

Hi Sally. Really enjoyed hearing about all your sewing plans and seeing your new fabrics and knitting kits. I think we have the same taste in colors and patterns! I really like the Autumnal fabric you picked for the Wren Blouse. I have just bought the pattern myself so I would be really interested in a Sew-along! Have you tried the Chalk & Notch Fringe Dress? Looking forward to seeing how your WAK sweater kits turn out. They look lovely!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching! I love that seersucker print so much I'm hoping the blouse turns out ok, I'll hopefully film a sewalong of that one soon. This will be my first Chalk and Notch pattern so I've not tried the Fringe dress yet but it looks lovely on other people x

[@janetyler1642]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Thanks for doing the Sew-along. I look forward to seeing how the Wren blouse turns out 😊

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I enjoyed hearing your plans. I need to decide what to make first as have too many! I think I’m going to start with a sweatshirt as I also like to keep warm. I’m trying the Jarrah view A as I also bought a metre of Atelier brunette like you did. I’m doing it in a pale blue with striped cuffs first so hope I can get it from a metre as you did. 😆I enjoyed The murder club although at first I found the setting a bit depressing, probably as I’m getting older! A friend I lent it to thought it was hilarious. The book I’m just finishing is called When I come home again by Caroline Scott and is about a soldier in Ww1 who has amnesia and follows his rehabilitation. This is very interesting history wise and very moving. So many soldiers suffered so badly at that time. There are lots of story threads during his story and parallels. I bought it in Waitrose one day on impulse. Many thanks 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! Good luck with your sweatshirt, just be aware that the pattern does come up quite cropped, I’m actually considering adding an inch to my next version to keep me warmer around the waist in winter 😉 I get what you mean about the murder club book I felt that too at times. Thank you for telling me about that book that sounds very moving and probably one that’s a very worthy read x

[@maureencullen1008]

I enjoy your blogs so I don't mind how long you want to make them.Loved your fabric and wool choices.When knitting I always have a small writing book so I can jot down where I am in the pattern.I'm not sure what the kit patterns are like but I've often found I have to work out the lace pattern when increasing or decreasing.I write these down and keep them with the pattern so I don't need to do it again.I'm looking forward to seeing your sewing and knitting garments completed.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you! That is such a great idea and something I’m learning to do more often with knitting and sewing. I’m terrible for not writing things down but it makes my life so much easier when I do! Thanks for watching xx

[@kathisews9425]

Great video again Sally, really enjoyed it! Well I think it's time I get my own autumn sewing plans sorted 😁 most likely there will be dresses and T-Shirts that xan be worn with hand knitted cardigans 🥰 we'll see... xx

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with making your plans, the planning is often one of the best bits haha xx

[@christineross1975]

Definitely agree about the Richard Osman book, really enjoyed it but had to re-read the end cos I got confused 😕 lol

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh well I’m glad it wasn’t just me 😂 It’s a shame really because the rest of the book was pretty easy going! Thanks for watching xx

[@mariamurray7675]

More great fabrics and plans! I have the Wren top and dress pattern and am looking forward to making it. I'd love to see it as a sew-a-long. As for reading, it's always great to hear what other people have read and enjoyed. These two are on my list now! Have you read "The Gown" by Jennifer Robson? It is a lovely book with great characters and an interesting story set (in post-war London, around the creation of the Queen's wedding dress.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you! I'll definitely have a think about making the Wren top as a sewalong then. I haven't read that book yet but it sounds like one I'd enjoy so I'll add it to my list thanks :) x

[@m1m5yp28]

I loved the Thursday Murder Club and I’m just hoping he makes a series of it. I read the Marlow Murder Club by Thorogood, which is similar, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so you might like to try that.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think it probably will become a series :). Thank you for the recommendation I'll add it to my list. Reading time seems to be more limited now we are back into the school and work routines x

[@sewninsuffolk]

You have some really interesting plans to sew and knit and I love them all. Oh a sewalong of your davenport would be fab! I don’t know how you find the time to fit so many projects in, you’re so productive! I am also really interested in the knitting kits you have and hope you’ll show us all your work in progress. I am in the middle of knitting my first knitting project from them called the Yellowstone cardigan and I’m loving it so far. Thanks for sharing x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much for watching! I have already done a sewalong of the Davenport so I wondered whether another one might bore people ;). I'll definitely update you once I start the kits I'm looking forward to giving them a go. Enjoy knitting the rest of your cardigan xx

[@anne-mariewhelehan9650]

I got the Mind the Maker Slub jacquard in cream colour, when I saw it on your instagram. It is so much nicer, both feel and look, than any photo/video suggests. Also got it in Caviar colour too. So I’ll be making a sweatshirt out of these. Not sure what pattern yet.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yay!! It's lovely isn't it, I cant wait to see how it sews up. I might be tempted to get another colour myself if I like this one xx

[@amywyatt6367]

I love your videos , especially your sew alongs x we have very similar taste in fabrics, I have just ordered the Davenport Dress pattern and would love to try some art gallery fabric, but will be extra pricey to ship to New Zealand I think!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Yay! I'm sure you'll love the Davenport Dress, such a shame you'd have to pay extra to ship there, we are lucky here in the UK I think that we have this fabric available to us. Thank you for watching x

[@paulab7517]

Great vlog Sally - beautiful fabric choices 🥰. I went straight onto the Abakan site and brought that fabric!!! I don’t find their site particularly inspiring but seeing your fabric inspired me 😊. Im thinking Lotta or Darling ranges dress x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Oh yay I'm glad you managed to get some, I know what you mean it doesn't make the most of the fabrics does it. I've not made a Lotta at all yet but it always looks lovely on other people, enjoy whatever you make :) x

[@sesamejane]

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[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching xx