Sew & Tell - April 2021 | AD

Today I'm finally back with a round up of some of my most recent sewing makes.
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LINKS:
Wilder Gown/Top Pattern by Friday Pattern Company: fridaypatterncompany.com/prod...
Pink fabric out of stock
Minerva Makes:
Ella Blouse by Sew Over It: sewoverit.co.uk/product/ella-...
Blue Linen: www.minerva.com/mp/1197937/10...
Blog post all about my Ella blouse: www.minerva.com/posts/1065373
B6178 culottes pattern (aff. link): amzn.to/3gsDHSH
Green wool crepe: www.minerva.com/mp/1190932/wo...
Blog post all about my culottes: www.minerva.com/posts/1065375
Sewing Sudoku vlog: • 2021 Sewing Plans - Se...
Wiksten Tova Pattern: shopwiksten.com/products/wome...
Burgundy needlecord out of stock, but there is still some of the rust colourway: www.threadquarters.co.uk/prod...
Simply Sewing Magazine: www.buysubscriptions.com/back...
Nina Lee London Patterns: www.ninalee.co.uk
Leopard print fabric out of stock - please let me know if it's in stock somewhere!
Watercolour paint set: www.jacksonsart.com/w-n-cotma...
Bias Binding making kit (aff. link): (not exactly the same as my set, but very similar) amzn.to/32kMRs8
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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
Wrist pin cushion: amzn.to/2JXV5zh
Overlocker/Serger (newer model): amzn.to/2W9MICf
Shears/Scissors: amzn.to/2EO86a2
Seam Gauge: amzn.to/2JRIX2m
Needles: amzn.to/2pDTXIt
Glass headed pins: amzn.to/2W4wNFe
Iron: amzn.to/2qtb8wi
Sleeve Press: amzn.to/36Ijb9a
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My measurements:
Bust: 39"
Waist: 32"
Hip: 41"
Height: 5'6''
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[@Threadquarters]

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[@PsychicKathleen]

So nice to see you again! You're always too modest! You are such a beautiful sewist. I appreciate the quality of fabric you showcase to go along with the quality of your workwomanship too. You might also enjoy watching Aly Art's work on youtube re Kibbe body types. Don't worry! It's not about the fruit (ie apple, pear etc) It's fundamentally an appreciation of ALL the body types. Kibbe's work was never about changing the way you looked to achieve some standard set out by some arbitrary group but rather an attempt to identify and highlight your attributes. I'm 66 years old and thought I was pretty aware of how I look and what suits me but then I stumbled into Kibbe and everything changed. I never identified with any of the fruit body types but as soon as I learned about the Kibbe ones I saw myself instantly! It was such an epiphany and has helped me to decide what to wear and then of course what to sew. I SO wish I'd known this years ago - it would have saved me a small fortune and it would have supported me to fully appreciate who I am instead of spending far too many years struggling to CHANGE myself! Now I look at items of clothing (patterns and fabrics as a sewist of course :) ) from such a different perspective. THank you for coming back to inspire us with your lovely makes.

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Lovely makes ,especially your lovely pink leopard dress which is so pretty and your pink wilder gown blouse. The colours really compliment your colouring. I like how honest you are about tricky bits too and the pressure of sewing at times. Thank you 🙏🤗You’ll be able to design your own fabric with the painting skills you have achieved. 👏🏻

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much 😊

[@deniseblake6214]

Love a waffly blog!.... helped me along with making masks to match my Mother-of-the-bride outfit for my daughter’s very covid-pared-down wedding in two weeks time .... love your spring dress and I too am always exited to use the bias binding making thingys 😁 keep waffling!!

[@Threadquarters]

Lol, glad I was able to keep you company while sewing. And wishing you (and your family) and lovely day in two weeks!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Suzie!! I love your Wilder top, the neckline specialty fabric & all.. Loving your Wiksten Tova top, specially your use of the binding inside.. Lovely that your picking up painting again.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you Deana. I do love a sweet detail, like in my Tova. And it’s very early days with my painting, but I’m enjoying the journey x

[@4ngelfeet]

Nice to see you back, lovely makes. I made the Ella blouse and I really struggled with the instructions for the ties, I just wish Lisa did a sew along 🤔

[@carolg.6838]

The watercolor Fiskars, pincushion and pins are great. I watched for sewing but I look forward to seeing more watercolors. I have been making cards and have a stamp with many details. I stamp the fine outline in black Versafine ink and use inexpensive metallic watercolors to paint some details. My sister is an artist. It tickles me to watercolor at my level.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh I used to love stamping. I had embossing ink and and heater, that was a lot of fun!! I shall keep you updated on my painting progress, thank you 😊

[@jlgamache22]

The bias binding makers are life changing 🥳

[@Threadquarters]

The BEST! 😆👌

[@clairec20]

Love both the Tova and your dress - both terrific makes and fabric choices. I must get some of those bias makers !

[@seasidestitches615]

Lovely to see you back Susie. Your makes are fabulous. As usual you look fab in them too! Thanks for the tips too!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much! It’s lovely to be back chatting in front of the camera rather than behind!

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Suzie, lovely to see you and really enjoyed watching your vlog 👌💝😁. You made some gorgeous things recently and loved them all. I have the Elle blouse pattern and I've had it for a few years in my stash, but have never made it... I think the tie instructions were putting me off 😋. I adore your blue one and it looks great in that quality linen 💙. Such a pretty Wilder gown top too 💝. I think I've already said on Instagram about how great your Nina Lee dress is and that fabric 😍....no wonder it was selling out quickly 😁. You should definitely persue your artwork, as you have some great skills there Suzie 👌🎨 💕😘

[@Threadquarters]

Ahh thank you Sally!! You should give the Ella a try. It’s very easy...apart from the tie attachment (🤣) and such a lovely style. X

[@jobethgoodrum6953]

Love your makes and humor!

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks Jo!

[@wolfgangshuman]

Great makes! Love the wrap top, so beautiful.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Gorgeous make lovely to see them and yourself xxx

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks Sarah

[@margaretwilliams6934]

Fab fab ,great to see you back,🥰

[@Threadquarters]

🥰🥰

[@katehamilton2914]

Lovely to see you back!

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks Kate! It’s so nice to be back in front of the camera ☺️

[@emma__sews]

Love your paintings, I'd love to get back into painting

[@kimhandy1861]

Thank you. Love your new makes! Very inspiring 💕

[@Threadquarters]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching x

[@maureencullen1008]

I loved this vlog it was just what I needed.....a chat with a sewing friend and enjoying all her new makes....

[@Threadquarters]

Aw, happy to keep you company with sewing chat anytime Maureen :)

[@emma__sews]

Love your videos and how you keep it real, and share your struggles👍🏼😊

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!!

[@sewtania4074]

Beautiful colour palette for your makes! They all look terrific on you! I dislike bias binding with a passion. It really hurts my arthritic thumbs and it is so fiddly. Team don't hem when you don't have too for the win! I love skillshare. I dabble in various types of painting and drawing but unlike you, I put way too much pressure on myself. Tried digital drawing last year and Gouache is on my to try list for this year.

[@natasha4467]

Great to see you back, I do love your vlogs. Thanks for sharing your aversion to hemming, I am the same but now I’m just going to follow your lead and not even care about it 😆😆😆

[@Threadquarters]

lol Natasha! Yay, let’s not let hemming bring us down any more! 🤣 Yeah, I’m all for shortcuts, especially when it comes to hemming!! I avoid circle skirts like the plague as the thought of hemming them is dire! 😆

[@karenminet9275]

I absolutely LOVE the last dress on you. That fabric is fantastic and I don't blame you for wanting more. Wouldn't it be pretty in a turquoise or emerald green also? And the addition of the tiny tier is a wonderful idea. Lovely dress

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you!!! Oh yes, a turquoise or emerald version would be 👌

[@andreajustice4476]

I love making bias binding with small cuts of really lovely fabric! Fun to see your recent makes, I watched while tape assembling a pdf pattern :)

[@Threadquarters]

Yes!!! Fun bias binding on makes is just such a nice addition isn’t it?! So happy a kept you company while assembling a pdf (gosh they can take a long time can’t they?! 🤪)😊

[@SunShine-000]

Well done! K you for sharing your Ella top in linen. I have the pattern but have never felt inspired to make it until now!

[@Threadquarters]

It really works in the linen, doesn’t it?!

[@colettel2361]

So nice to see you 😊. Love all the makes, pink blouse is my favorite 😁💕. Looks fabulous on you! Watercolor is great! So cool 😎. Keep the ideas flowing 😜. See you next time 🌻🌷💐

[@Threadquarters]

Ahhh thank you so much Colette! I do love my Wilder blouse! Think I’ll make another one 😁

[@arlenepiggot3982]

Lots of great makes again great colours in them all .I went to painting classes in the local school that did night classes about 30 years ago have not kept it up still have my paints they are oil paints .Have had my bias makers for a long time they were part of a Christmas gift with matching scissors all blue handles .✂️😘

[@Threadquarters]

Oh gosh I would love to go to an evening painting class! Sigh...any class would be nice 🤣🤪 missing the old life when we could go to things!

[@lisart2488]

Gorgeous linen blouse - so chic

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! The pattern really suits being made in a linen doesn’t it?

[@lindahopkins4389]

Lovely to see you back here! Gorgeous makes, beautiful fabrics and you look amazing in them all. This the first Wilder top I’ve seen that tempts me to try the pattern myself 😂.

[@Threadquarters]

😆 well I’m glad my version was inspiring 😁 Thanks Linda, lovely to be back chatting with you all x

[@Redtop1965]

All lovely makes you have a nice taste in colour

[@Threadquarters]

Oh thank you! I do love bright bold colours 😍

[@donnaleatherman9502]

Great video

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks!

[@marywallace5248]

I made the spring dress in a viscose and made the cuffs, which unfortunately did not fit the sleeve! I don’t think it was me, I double checked. I chopped some fabric off the top of the cuffs to get them to fit. I like the dress more than I expected, I really was using up some viscose I already had.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh gosh!!! That’s not good! I decided not to so I didn’t have to swish it into a cardi,..but was think of adding them to my next version. Will be checking the pattern pieces now first, thank you.

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

You've been keeping me company as I finally get around to doing a bit on my Augusta Moto jeans (did somebody say procrastinate??!!), and it's the next best thing to being at sewing group! But hopefully I'll get to see you soon. Also, love the Ella top - going to have a look at that pattern. Lynne :)

[@Threadquarters]

Ahhhh Lynne, how much do I miss our sewing meet ups?!!! Loving seeing your moto progress on Insta. I love the look of that pattern so am eagerly waiting on your verdict!!!

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

@@Threadquarters Oh thank you!! I've just the waistband and hems to do now, so I'm nearly finished. It's a great pattern, really well drafted, but I found the illustrations on the instructions a bit confusing.

[@vickifenlon2235]

Nice to see you...

[@Threadquarters]

🥰🥰

[@Transformfabrics]

Lovely to see your wee face again 🎉 not using your bias maker yokes...I feel ya lol I haven't had kine quite 4 years but yea I tried it once couldnt get it and gave up so it has lingered in my sewing box unloved lol Loving the painting, you got skills my dear 👌

[@Threadquarters]

😂😂😂 too many tools, not enough time! Get yours out and try again!!!! It really is magic when you get it going!

[@Transformfabrics]

@@Threadquarters haha I know I know I will, I just need to find a project that will fit me atm for me to try it out on 😂😂 just over the week till baby arrives, Bertha cardigans, altered maternity camisoles and ebony tees are about as adventurous and complicated as my makes have been lately lol 🎉🎉 although I did make a hot chocolate MBJM...although I am sure they have rebranded but can't remember the name lol...jumper for my middle boy, highly recommended by the way it sewed up amazingly and he loves it 👌

[@leishabgc]

Tip for the Wilder top/dress neckline: adjust the neck tie to the length you want and secure in place with invisible hand stitches at the casing edge; add three rows of shirring elastic along the line where to tie is threaded through the collar. The neckline will always be gathered perfectly and not gape, the tie won’t slip about, and collar will stand up just enough to make it look pretty. I also add rows of shirring elastic to the waist and ocassionally lengthen and shir the sleeves. The waist shirring is a must for me - it gives the dress shape. I’m also hacking the sleeve by reshaping with a puffy sleeve (By Hand London Hannah dress sleeve) - I’ll share when it’s done on my Instagram @goldcoaststitch

[@Threadquarters]

Amazing suggestion/tips on the Wilder, thank you! You must have made it many times! Love your sleeve plans, that sounds beautiful 😍

[@sueb4496]

You’ve made me want to make the wilder top 🙈 It’s really pretty ...but I already have a million patterns 🤓 After my elongated spring dress which I love, (I copied the fabric on the pattern) my husband loves but my daughter doesn’t, what does she know 😄 ...I’m making another, as you know as I’ve been chatting to you on Instagram, so copying your 3 layers 🙂 I had to add 19cms! I’ll make my second tier wider for more gathers. I did the bias all in one go. Folded it over the neck, pinned it a lot then sewed on on in one go. Does any of that make sense? 😄 Rubbish at invisible zips... same with the bias binding kit! Love the needle cord and the colour! This is the end of my review of your blog, which I’ve really really enjoyed 😄

[@Threadquarters]

Lol thank you for that, glad you enjoyed my rambles 🤣 Oh yes I know what you mean about how you put on your binding, that definitely saves time. Gosh 19cm extra! It IS a short dress originally isn’t it! What fabric are you making your second dress with?

[@EileenR11]

Some very nice makes. I particularly liked that tunic on you, but everything was good. I do keep thinking of taking up drawing and sketching again. But how to fit it in? So much to do, so little time...

[@Threadquarters]

Oh gosh you are right!!! How to fit it all in!! I make alllll the plans and then struggle to get it done. Thank you re the tunic, I do love it 😁

[@lynnew5619]

I like the Tova top shorter with a curved hem. It would be great as a dress too. I made my bias binding and it makes a difference in the whole design, but cannot say I actually ‘enjoyed’ it! Lol

[@Threadquarters]

lol bias binding is a love/hate thing isn’t it?! And yeah...I really am leaning towards shortening my Tova. Thanks for weighing in! X

[@lynnew5619]

@@Threadquarters oh yes, and I have the sleeves & hem to do on the Bainbridge! Eek. Lol

[@evasaker2476]

I was so happy to see that you just posted a new video as I got up to do some crochet! I’m making a granny square blanket and I’m so eager to get it finished and I love watching a chatty video about sewing and crafts at the same time 😊 Your makes are lovely as always, so inspiring 👌 I also love to add little details like you did on the nedled cord dress/tunic and I like the lenght it is at the moment. Apart from chrocheting I’m sewing a little waistcoat for my 4 year old grandson, just the final touches left as he’s getting it tomorrow as a birthday present. The whole family is meeting up in our garden as the weather is going to be lovely, it’s been such a long time since we met for obvious reasons and I’m looking forward to that as mad! 🥰 Have a nice weekend you too! ❤️ /Eva (By Juliannie at Insta)

[@Threadquarters]

Oh so glad I was able to keep you company 🥰 How wonderful that you are finally meeting up. Hope you have a wonderful day, and I am sure your grandson will love his waistcoat! 😁😍

[@loriar1027]

I went to check out the pattern for the Tova top and was sad to see it only goes up to size 14. My covid weight requires at least a16 or 18. 😔 Regarding the tightness across the hips that you mentioned, couldn't you only split the side seams up a few inches? I find that looks quite nice as well. Lovely makes! I love watching your videos! Edit: your water colors are lovely! I used to draw when I was younger and I still have a few things I framed from years ago. I never graduated to painting because I never felt I had the same control with paint that I have with a pencil.

[@Threadquarters]

Oh yeah, the sizing is very limited on the Tova 😫 not good. Unfortunately I doubt she will extend them (it’s such an old pattern), but to be honest, I think there are better options out there. It’s just a pretty classic tunic. Good suggestion re the slits. It’s maybe a bit long for side slits at the mo, but if I shorten it a bit I might but slits in, thanks!

[@cpemg]

Thank you. You’re so sweet and knowledgeable. What top are you wearing in the vlog as I really like that? Hello from New Zealand

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you Catherine, so glad you enjoyed the vlog! Oh yes my top, I meant to mention it but forgot! It's the Frankie top by Tilly & The Buttons made with fabric that I used to have in my shop. I had to fiddle with the fit of the top quite a lot so I'm not a big fan of the pattern (for my personal shape anyway, I know others love it).

[@loriar1027]

I want to buy the magazine with the spring dress pattern. Is it the April issue or March?

[@Dragonsacter]

You can but it on ebay.

[@Threadquarters]

I think it’s the March issue. I had recorded this episode and then the April issue came out!! Hope you can get the March. But I think the link I gave will let you buy it if you can get it in the shops.