Sew & Tell November 2020

[@birthevadkristensenbrrupsk7926]

I tend to put off mending and refashioning too but it's such a satisfying feeling once it's done. You need swim lining instead of power mesh inside your swimsuit. It stretches with the swim fabric.

[@LizzieB]

Thanks so much for the swim lining advice. Now to figure out where i can buy swim lining from!

[@GarwoodNick]

There is a very bright and refreshing vibe in your video. I love how the colors pop against the white walls. It feels elegant and friendly and made me feel happy to watch.

[@LizzieB]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m really glad you enjoyed my video 😊

[@evasaker2476]

Those were amazing makeovers! I love your dedication 👏👏👏💖

[@LizzieB]

Thank you!

[@shirleysmith3401]

Great video. Waste not want not. Loved your re-fashions and your cute cushion. 👍

[@sewcraftyjean3525]

Love love love that faux suede 😍😍😍

[@LizzieB]

Thank you!

[@shirleyscott6997]

Your refashions are fabulous. The bikini is so much better on you. The changes you made to your shop bought dresses were great. It’s nice to get more wear out of something and you’ve managed that and expertly done. Even though I’ve only been sewing just over a year, I have made loads of dresses and tops and like you, some of been good and some not so good. I have been refashioning them as and when I can be bothered. I’m so proud of all of my sewing whether they have been a success or an epic fail. I also made my very first cushion cover last week using fat quarters. Same design as yours and I love mine. I love the colour of yours and I’m now going to consider making another one using my left over Ponte fabric too. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and helpful tips on sewing. X

[@hilaryfield7633]

Hi Lizzie, many thanks for all your videos, you are lovely and honest about what goes well and hiccups you come across, really enjoy your videos.

[@LizzieB]

Thank you so much!

[@jonelder1204]

I'm always really inspired by your refashions and the way in which you make garments work for you. And it's so much less wasteful than having garments in your wardrobe that never get worn because they're just not quite right. I'm going to start giving it a go myself as I have so many things that I never reach for!

[@InaTrendyTown]

It is fantastic that you transformed all those clothes. They look fantastic!

[@LizzieB]

Thank you so much!

[@sandrajohn5415]

Lovely work. Love the cushion. Thanks for sharing

[@LizzieB]

Thank you! 😊

[@clairec20]

Blue Freya is a lovely colour on you and love your refashions- I am going to have to check through the wardrobe !

[@LizzieB]

Thank you :)

[@abelincoln95]

The last combo with the bell sleeves has a nice retro vibe look!! Nice work, Lizzie!!

[@LizzieB]

Thank you!

[@christinemartin9449]

Love the refashion of the blue dress. I have some of that fabric in the camel colour. I don't know how much fabric I bought but I have made the Dani pinafore from Seamwork and still have plenty left. I like the skirt that you made, I may copy you! Thanks for doing these videos.

[@LizzieB]

Ooh a pinafore in camel faux suede would be gorgeous!

[@lindabiron7924]

That was so inspiring! I HATE to fix or change or mend. But you called it quick and satisfying. Such a refreshing perspective I’ll have to try to adopt! LOVE the poufy blouse under the blue suede! I think if you lowered the front neckline a bit you could wear more things under it.

[@LizzieB]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Linda, and I hope you enjoy mending/alterations a little more in the future :)

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Brilliant remakes 🙌🏻❤️💚💙💜

[@LizzieB]

Thank you! 💕

[@vicki3220]

Yes, I love refashion/alteration/mending projects too! So fast and therefore satisfying.

[@LizzieB]

I totally agree!

[@TheMrsBelmont]

LOVE the cushion!! How darling! Great job on the refashions. I need to get the motivation to re-tackle my Easter dress from this year. I made a toile and got a perfect fit in the same fabric, and then had a horrid final fit. NO IDEA what happened... back to the drawing board! :)

[@AllieCasey]

Love your videos...fun and genuine. RE: your swimsuit. Power mesh is used for shapewear garments, not swimwear as a rule. There is specific swimsuit lining..usually available in black, white and neutrals. It is lightweight, poly/lycra or nylon/lycra with the proper stretch. Love your re-fashion into a bikini.

[@LizzieB]

Hi Allie, thanks so much for your comment - I'm so glad you like my videos :) Thank you so much for the advice on power mesh vs swimsuit lining. I knew I must have been going wrong somewhere!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Lizzie!! Wonderful vlog.. Love how your swimsuit turned out.. Glad to see your refashioning your clothes & not just throwing them out.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@LizzieB]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jacqpot9413]

Everything you've done here looks really nice! I especially like your swim suit refashion and the lovely white blouse with your newly sleeveless blue dress.

[@LizzieB]

Thank you so much :)

[@orcillalamprechtsews]

Oh Wow I love what you have done to the blue dress, pinafore with that lovely blouse you made! I just love wearing pinafores in winter.

[@LizzieB]

Thank you! I love the pinafore look - I may have to make more!

[@nancyblackstock3278]

Dear Lizzie, I am so impressed by what you have achieved in such a short time of sewing, the remodelling of the swim suit and and the blue dress are gorgeous, I would have thought twice about the amendment you made to the back of the pants of the swimsuit, brilliant. I have just started sewing again after years, my youngest daughter is expecting her second child and she has your figure, doesn't wear dresses and last pregnancy she had just two tops that fitted. So this time I have made her the Megan Nielson Cara top which looks great on her so I shall make her more. I live in New Zealand and daughter is Australia so fitting is difficult, but so far so good. Forgotten how much I enjoy sewing. Love your vlogs

[@vickifenlon2235]

Cutest pillow EVER! A really impressive gallery of refashions!!

[@shaidabegum.]

😍👍👏👌👀 Beautifully re fashioned. This is the way to go. ❤️

[@LizzieB]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@colettel2361]

Very clever and courageous of you to get a second life out of your wardrobe. Thanks for your inspiration ☺️. Keep it up! Now I want to give it a try!

[@LizzieB]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@HeartPlant]

Aww, I remember you making those clothes! Glad you have been able to adapt them to suit your current style. Looooove the Vogue blouse!

[@LizzieB]

Thank you :) Ah I love that you remember the originals!

[@happyhandcraftstudio]

I love that you are repurposing your clothes. Sometimes we don’t need new clothes we just need to update what we already have. 🇨🇦

[@JulesCraftRoom]

Such great refashions, you have inspired me to delve into the dark corners of my wardrobe and have a go myself 👍

[@nataliedavies69]

Thank you for your lovely video Lizzie, you have both distracted me from awaiting the US election outcome and encouraged me as a very newbie sewer that all my monstrous first makes are not a complete waste of time but that I probably learned a lot (I just finished this trumpet shaped skirt, thinking it would suit my rather apple body, and it's awful; wrong fabric again!) I loved all your refashions; the dresses to t-shirts, the swimsuit to a bikini, the adorable cushion and your gorgeous suede dress as well as the rich blue soft casual top - such a pretty blue! (You remember I'm here for your blues and greens!) But most of all I love the glow in your eyes as you talk about fabrics and sewing plans, thank you for sharing with us! Hope your second lockdown doesn't last too long but most importantly stay well :)

[@WhisperedMoon]

Oh, I love your turtleneck and tshirt makes! :) Your makes give me motivation to try harder to get a better finish on my own makes. I need to try out a twin needle on my machine. I've always been too scared to try them. I'm glad you got to get some motivation back from doing some quick projects. All your makes are beautiful!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Great rework!

[@LizzieB]

Thank you!

[@AnnabelleC0306]

Loved them all.

[@LizzieB]

Thank you!

[@cb5590]

Wonderful video. Thanks!

[@LizzieB]

Glad you liked it!

[@jodieroundtree488]

I would be lining my tummy area with power mesh but you don't need it! There is swimsuit linings on line. The swimsuit fix turned out awesome! Great job

[@hyperspace1952]

Such nice makes! I was wondering about the power mesh you used for your Cottlesloe? I really like sewing lingerie and have found that whenever I do so it is best to get fabrics from designated lingerie fabric shops (plus some of them have really nice kits!) They are a bit hard to find, but there are quite a few that can be found on Etsy for example. There you can find linings in different strengths, for different purposes, different types of elastics etc. Since discovering these shops it is a lot easier to figure out which fabrics work together. On that note: when I don't feel motivated to sew (or knit) I think it is especially nice to sew bras. I am slim but athletic and never found a RTW bra in my size (without unicorns or so...). The pattern pieces look so funny, but while sewing they become a 3D object =)

[@LizzieB]

I know I had sadly realised that power mesh isn’t the right thing to be lining a swimsuit with. When I was first researching what to line a swimsuit with it was one of the recommended options so I gave it a go. It’s like you’ve read my mind as I’m desperate to start making underwear!! I’m so overwhelmed by figuring out where to buy all the supplies though so I’m hoping to get hold of a kit soon. I feel like as soon as I get used to a pattern and the supplies, bras will be quick and satisfying makes!

[@refashionrose9499]

Great work 😃. My favourite has to be the navy dress with the white blouse. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nataliew9174]

Mine too!

[@southerncrossstitches]

Love all the refashions. But especially the suede dress. 🌸

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Great refashions. I bet it feels good to save the fabric. Thanks

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@lindat905]

When you use a twin needle you need the tie off the ends. Back stitching comes out.

[@LizzieB]

This is such a great tip - I didn’t know that back stitching wouldn’t work. Thank you!

[@janthurgood1803]

I love the swim suit, it looks so comfy now you've changed it, I would have a go at underwear now, nice cozy period pants or just granny pants even a soft bra/crop top for sleeping in? Keep up the motivation and stay safe

[@carlalucas4284]

What a great idea!! Did you video your swimsuit into a bikini? I would like to see a tutorial on this,all you re-dos are wonderful 🧡

[@zuriagaski8912]

Pompoms!!!

[@lindalucia31]

Great Lizzie

[@jangunn3448]

can you not let out the centre front darts on the blue dress a little bit to make it not so fitted and tight

[@LizzieB]

Yes I certainly could give this a try 👍🏻

[@maryphillips864]

Love the bikini... looks so much better than the costume, and no more hungry bum 😂