Sew and Tell - Nov 2020

Sharing some of the things that I have been sewing recently.
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LINKS:
My fabric shop: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Billie Sweatshirt (& dress) pattern by Tilly & The Buttons: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/p...
Midnight Garden French Terry Fabric: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Lines & Crosses Quilted Jersey (currently out of stock but more should be coming next week, so keep checking back!): www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Frankie T-shirt pattern by Tilly & The Buttons (free download from Love to Sew Magazine): www.lovesewingmag.co.uk/produ...
Fluro Leopard Jersey Fabric - out of stock
Classic Cotton Jersey - Black: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Hazelwood Top by Tessuti Patterns: www.tessuti-shop.com/products...
Frugal Fabric Shop (where I bought the fabric for my Hazelwood): / thefrugalfabricshop
NEW FABRICS IN MY SHOP:
Winter Sparkle Fleece Back Terry - Grey: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Winter Sparkle Fleece Back Terry - Denim (currently out of stock but more should be coming next week so keep checking back!): www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Irregular Lines Organic Sweatshirting - Burnt Sienna: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Cherry Stripes Cotton Jersey: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Floral Stripes Cotton Jersey: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
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Some of the sewing tools I use on a regular basis:
My sewing machine:
My Pfaff Quilt Ambition 2.0: amzn.to/2vrtsc7
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My measurements:
Bust: 41"
Waist: 34"
Hip: 42"
Height: 5'6''
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[@catreid1019]

I like the epic sleeves on the Billie- it looks fabulous!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Lovely makes and I love your star appliqué! It looks so great. Cameo from your little boy was great, he is adorable!!!

[@chrisbutler2097]

Absolutely love your Billie, and you've solved my neckline issue. I too didn't want it so high so now I'm all set - Thank you

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks! Yes, I like the lower neckline. I think another sewing vlogger just put up a vlog all about changing knit necklines (but I can't remember her name off the top of my head right now....ooops!), so that could be a good vlog to check out!

[@kimandrews9734]

Love the dress and love the sleeves. I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@loriar1027]

That double sided quilted fabric would also be gorgeous as a cardigan or jacket. I love sparkly fabric for those dark winter days!

[@Threadquarters]

Ooo yes it would be gorgeous as a card/jacket, with the inside peeking out every now and again. Lovely idea!

[@kim_makes4038]

I think I got as much joy from the pattern matching on the Tessutti top as you did! 👌🏻😂😂 It’s a sad life I lead 😂 x

[@Threadquarters]

LOL love a good pattern match!!!

[@tracyfrost]

I like that neckline will definitely try it as I have the Agnes.

[@maureencullen1008]

Your son is adorable.Your sweatshirts look great and thanks for all the additional information.

[@Threadquarters]

Maureen Cullen thank you Maureen, he was delighted to make a cameo 🤣

[@knittysixx5106]

The sleeves are really cute!

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@sharoncrawford6450]

You did a excellent job on all your makes. I would leave the sweat shirt dress as is. I love the sleeves. You are very creative. Looking forward to your next video. 💖

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@luannculhane8878]

Thank you for sharing! They all look great!

[@Threadquarters]

LuAnn Culhane thanks!

[@deebuettner8017]

I love the sleeves on the Billie tee.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@skeinstudiopodcast8331]

The sparkly lurex sweatshirt fabrics would make an amazing sweater dresses 😍. Loved seeing all your makes!

[@Threadquarters]

Great idea! Thanks x

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Love the sleeves. keep them!

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks x

[@amandatelford2023]

I adore everything about your dress! It is perfect 💜

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!!

[@tracyfrost]

I love your fabrics

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks Tracy!

[@gaylehegarty9161]

i loved your makes Suzy and yes I think the top would be perfect for a pj set. It suits and the colours are lovely on you. But I know when we don't love something it's tough to wear as day-wear!

[@Threadquarters]

Gayle Hegarty thanks Gayle 🥰

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Suzie, I'm loving the look of the Hazelwood top... I can see me having to get that one 👌💖. It reminds me a little of the LB Pullover by Paper Theory, which I love, but the Hazelwood has more flare at the hem and the facing of course... great 👍. It looks amazing in that monochrome fabric 👌. Loving your dress too and I like the sleeves on you and sometimes it's good to try something different to our normal comfort zone. If you find your not wearing it much, then that's the time to alter it . All your fabrics are gorgeous and I'm not surprised that there flying out the door 😍💖. Lovely to see your gorgeous Son and good to see he's supporting his Mum's business 😁🙌😘

[@Threadquarters]

Oh yes Sally, I suppose it is quite similar to the LB pullover! Glad you like it, thank you. And thanks for the feedback on the dress sleeves, everyone seems to be telling me to keep them! I think I need to wear the dress a bit more to get used to them. x

[@Sewsew60]

Think the dress and sleeves are beautiful and really suits you!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much

[@ShereeThomas30]

I have made a couple Frankie tees and I found that I prefer the fit of the Seamwork Finn raglan tee. I love all of your makes.😍

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks for the pattern suggestion, I must check that out!

[@tracyfrost]

I love the Franki, I have made lots of them. I did drop the neck by 1cm.

[@Threadquarters]

Yes, its a firm favourite for many. We all have different body types though so that's going to happen x

[@patriciaweekes258]

I love the simple sew sweatshirt pattern I have made six and will make many more as I love it so much x

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@susan571]

Love, love the Billie dress and sleeves. I mean, I really love it.

[@susan571]

You might also try the Hebden raglan tee by Sew Over It. I've also heard good things about the Love Notions Raglan tee as mentioned by someone else here, although I've not made it.

[@susan571]

Oh, and I have that exact same stars and stripe sweatshirting. Love how you've used both sides. I might have to copy :)

[@Threadquarters]

Oh you should! And thanks for the pattern suggestions, I will check them out!

[@chrissienovachkos5572]

You look gorgeous in your dress. Beautiful fabric. 😍

[@nadinedetain6765]

Loved your first and third makes, with lovely fabrics also. Love that you reduced seams on dress and not on Hazelwood. Dress is actually lovely and quite elegant despite sort of sweatshirt fabric, but stunning colours. Very pleasant vidéo, wish you the best for your shop despite lockdown.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisbutler2097]

Leave the sleeves, they're fabulous.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Great video. So glad you said that about the Billie. It seems to come up quite large. I’m also a size 6 but I’m thinking of sizing down in that one! And I’m the same about raglan sleeves. I’m not keen on the linden sweatshirt and think that’s why. I’d defo make them into pjs coz if you’re not keen as a top it’ll just stay in your wardrobe if not! Loved the fabric 😍

[@Threadquarters]

The Yorkshire Sew Girl yes I think sizing down in the Billie is the way to go 👌 Lol yeah pretty sure the frankie will become pjs, which I’m happy with because I actually really could do with some new ones! 🎉

[@deebuettner8017]

I love the Rockford Raglan from Love Notions.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out!

[@christineallen162]

Beautiful don't change anything.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@kerrymcilwaine]

Rockford Raglan tee from Love Notions works for me, I know a lot of people love TATB but I haven’t seen a pattern that appeals to me x

[@Threadquarters]

Kerry McIlwaine thanks for the Ralgan recommendation, I’ll check it out!

[@heatherbowser3635]

I like this one too!

[@michellewaters1246]

The Billie looks fantastic the way it is, it’s flattering on you. love the sleeves. I made the Frankie and had the same problem on top, it was way too big. Thought it was just me.

[@Threadquarters]

Michelle Waters hmm sounds like a lot of people have had the same issues with the Frankie! Thanks for the compliment about my Billie dress 🥰

[@sarahbrown374]

I think that you would like the Hey June Handmade Lane Raglan. I’ve had similar issues with Tilly Patterns and their fit but I love the Lane, it’s a nice shape and also has a curved hem.

[@Threadquarters]

Ooo thanks for the suggestion, I may have to try that one!

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I absolutely love the Billie dress on you, particularly the sleeves. It’s the only reason I would like the pattern (as wasn’t keen on the way it comes in tight and balloons in the pattern photos. )I’m trying to think of ways to hack the sleeve and just use my favourite jersey dress the Southbank. I also didn’t like the raglan tee but managed to make it twice. It’s certainly not my favourite. I again thought yours was very nice particularly the fabric you used. Lovely makes.This is the first time I’ve watched your channel so thank you🤗

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you liked the makes. Yes I recon it would be easy to just use your Southbank and adapt the sleeves. You could slash and spread them to get the volume. But do beware that the South bank is a dropped shoulder pattern, so that will affect the look.

[@erinm9159]

Ellie and Mac have one that just bought. It is a straight cut unisex one. Hoping to try it soon :)

[@Threadquarters]

Erin M oh I’ll have to check it out, thanks!

[@vickifenlon2235]

Kealy at Voice of a creative uses the agnes neckline on lots of her other patterns. Love the sweatshirt dress on you! I love the sleeves!! I made the frankie and had similar issues. Try the linden by grainline studio. Love the geometric pattern, but not so much the fullness of the too. The neckline is lovely, the droop is nice...

[@Threadquarters]

Vicki Fenlon nice to know 😁

[@tiv0007]

Hi Suzie, thanks for your vlog! It was great to know your feedback on the patterns as I think we are a similar size... I found the same with the Tilly’s frankie top. I made a size 6 and it was also huge on me. I thought I was the only one but was so glad to know you also had the same problem. I was starting to think I had done something wrong with the pattern. Re patterns for a raglan sleeve I have a great Kwik sew pattern 348 which is great. Maybe try that out. Can’t wait to see your vlog on your birthday dress! 😊😊 loving the fabrics too ✂️✂️🧵

[@Threadquarters]

Tina Le Tissier ahh interesting to hear you had a similar experience with the frankie! I must check out that kwik sew pattern, thanks!

[@gaynorbennett7062]

Don’t change the Billie dress, it looks perfect 👌 the way it is on you - very pretty!

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks for the feedback on the sleeves! I think I will have to wear the dress a bit more and get used to the sleeves, everyone is telling me to leave them! lol

[@nancynewman6592]

Loved the makes! And the fabric for each one was gorgeous. You mentioned changing the sleeves on the dress, they look pretty cool, but if you wanted less, I was thinking just slim the cuffs, and keep the interest in the shoulders. I have made a copule of Frankie's also and there is a lot of excess fabric as yousay, but mine was in a bamboo jersey so it didn't bother me. I too will look to see if anyone mentions a nicely fitted raglan pattern √ Your silver star sweatshirt is great, and love the way you used both sides. Thank you for mentioning ways to deal with the stretch qualities and how to adjust. There is always a way to make it work :)

[@Threadquarters]

Nancy Newman thanks for your thoughts Nancy, nice idea about the sleeves. 😁

[@tracyfrost]

I like your star sweatshirt it’s lovely.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you!

[@jonespley]

I made the Frankie and I didn't like, but Sew Over It raglan is great, I have 3 now, could always grade the hemline from the Frankie. Oh and leave the sleeves on the Billie alone, they are great. 🤔🤗☺

[@Threadquarters]

Jayne Espley oh I’ll definitely check out the sew over it one, thanks!! Glad you like the Billie sleeves 😁

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I think your Billie dress is absolutely gorgeous and I want one just like it! I wouldn't worry about what decade it looks like. In a couple of decades that style will be "so 2020's". Lol.

[@Threadquarters]

Linda Van Raay lol thanks! 😆

[@marlenep2644]

I agree! That dress is adorable on you just as it is. Regular sleeves would make it a regular dress! And yes, if you love it who cares what decade inspired it?

[@yvonnef8423]

Really like the two different fabrics for the Frankie tea, but how much of each would I need to buy?

[@Threadquarters]

Yvonne F thanks Yvonne. It would depend on your measurements but basically you would need the length of your torso from neckline to hip (the length of T-shirt) for the body and the length from neckline down to your wrist for the arm. Both of my measurements come out over 50cm so I needed 1m of each fabric. Means you would end up with fabric leftover, but there’s lots of things you could make with the scraps, like pants! 😁

[@yvonnef8423]

@@Threadquarters Thanks so much!

[@lizmitchell1862]

Your billies look great - after a lot of work. I was just thinking as you said it your toasters probably better for your fabric. I also don’t like the Tilly raglan top for fit on me either

[@Threadquarters]

Seems to be a theme for that pattern unfortunately. Yes, LOVE my Toasters! lol x

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Your son is adorable!

[@Threadquarters]

Linda Van Raay he is a cutie for sure 🥰😆

[@debsmadethis]

Lovely makes. If you decided the shoulders were too 80 s you could make it fitted at the shoulder and keep the wrist volume a la I AM zebre? I think when you put on weight you still endo go by your upper bust measurement. Tilly stretch patterns are always massive !

[@Threadquarters]

Nice idea, thanks!

[@mairead5891]

Please don't change the sleeves on your Billie dress, they look fabulous! I think it's a matter of being exposed enough to something so you get used to the look of it. I don't think they're too much at all, jut beautiful. They elevate the dress from a fairly ordinary jersey dress to something a little more special, you'll have a great dress that is comfy like secret pyjamas!

[@Threadquarters]

Mairead thank you, so glad you love it! 😁

[@jaynefederici9140]

The Frankie tee was the first stretch pattern I made and I made size 4 because I didn't want the negative ease. It is the best fitting stretch garment I have made. It fits perfect and I love the curvy more fitted look. I have had a lot of problems with other patients with excess fabric around the arms and twisting in the sleeves. I think I might have solved the twisting by moving the sleeve head slightly forward. I made a Mandy boat tee but decided I didn't like that pattern because it was huge in the body but the sleeves were skin tight and I can't roll them up. I like it in pictures on other people. I know you love that pattern. How do the sleeves fit you? I am going to buy some of that sparkly navy sweat shirting if there is any left. It's just up my street. I would like to make a Southbank Sweater dress because I know that works for me.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh that's good to hear that the Frankie was a great pattern for you. I know its a favourite for many. Yes, the sleeves in the multi-sized pattern of the Mandy are definitely tighter. It would be easy enough to add an extra 1cm to give a bit more room. A Southbank in the sparkly navy fabric will be lovely. Its showing out of stock at the moment, but I'm hoping to get some more in at the end of the week.

[@jaynefederici9140]

@@Threadquarters yes I was disappointed 😞 but I will keep an eye out for it. I did end up buying some rib jersey from another site in navy that I think will be good for the Southbank but I can never get enough blue fabric!

[@j-quilts]

I’m with you on the sleeves. They are a bit OTT puffy like that. I’d be slimming them somehow. Lovely fabric though.

[@Threadquarters]

Yeah, pretty sure I'm going to reduce the volume on them (even though most ppl are saying to keep it as is, lol)! Thanks x

[@jojobrooke-flattery7901]

Don't go changing your Billie, it's perfect. As is your wee boy, he is absolutely adorable!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much Jojo. Yes, it is a wee cutie (most of the time, lol). x

[@ArjanvsTheWorld]

Good video

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks

[@cbmcbm306]

Hello you can try the Linden sweater by grainline studio or the lane raglan by hey june pattern both are Perfect i did not like frankie either ! Like your podcast and ideas !!! Have a nice sunday

[@Threadquarters]

Cbm Cbm thanks! I have the linden but not the lane, so I might try that, thanks!

[@jennetthamilton7942]

No no no please don't change the sleeves! They look so beautiful and the dress does not look 80's at all. Trust me, I was in my 20's in the 80's and it doesn't look anything like I remember. Now back to the rest of your makes.

[@beajannis2968]

Your Billie dress is very beautiful. ❤️ from Belgium.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonwilliams1319]

Your little one is as cute as a million buttons.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you, he is very cute x

[@physioontheriver7325]

I see you have run out of that lovely french terry - midnight garden :-( will you be getting any more in? Diana

[@Threadquarters]

Physio on the River hiya! I may have a bit more left once I cut my orders and re-measure the remaining fabric, so I can let you know!

[@physioontheriver7325]

@@Threadquarters that would be fantastic! Fingers crossed.

[@lenejensen9297]

Sleeves looks fine on you

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@HumbleVoyager]

Thanks for the video! I really enjoyed seeing what you've made and hearing about the fabrics. The sleeves on the dress are lovely, but you should do exactly as you please with them. Your son is adorable. You're going to have to beat the girls off with a stick, some day!

[@Threadquarters]

Lol he is a cutie for sure. Thank you x

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Suzie!! Wonderful vlog.. Absolutely beautiful jewelry.. Your adjustment to the Billie dress makes the dress amazing on you, top part is fitted to you nicely.. Love your fabric choice for the Hazelwood.. Billie emblished w/striped star & cuffs is fabulous.. Absolutely beautiful fabric choices for your fabric shop.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Threadquarters]

Oh thank you so much Deana, so glad you enjoyed my vlog and my makes xxx

[@tracyfrost]

The sleeves on the Billie suit you I wouldn’t touch it.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks

[@vivlee3840]

The dress you're wearing is gorgeous... I see the fabric is out of stock so the video must have gone down really well!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! Yes it flew out and the wholesaler went out of stock too! They think they might have it back in later this month so I'm watching out for it all the time!!

[@annettecowburn1096]

Noooo! Leave those sleeves, they really suit you!!!! Lol

[@Threadquarters]

Lol, thank you! Guess I need to wear the dress a bit more to get used to them.

[@heatherbowser3635]

I have put On close to 20 pounds during lockdown :(

[@Threadquarters]

:( so easily done.

[@lindamendoza2792]

You might want to look at Jalie Patterns #3245-Raglan top. All so on KZbin The CraftyGemini . She does a review on it.

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks for the suggestion!