Sew with me - Tilly and the Buttons Freya dress

[@categ4002]

Hi Angela, your sew along was great. You are a natural. I always enjoy your content, and please continue showing your daughter’s projects.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much, so glad you enjoy it. I'll definately keep showing the girls projects too. They have all made something this month 😊💕💕

[@jennyturner6399]

Great video Angela, thank you for taking the time to show us. 🌈🍓🧶

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - you're very welcome. So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Angela, fabulous tutorial and the dress looks gorgeous on you 👌💝. I also loved your tip on starting and finishing the overlocking with that notch cut out...never thought of doing that...it looks so much neater 👍😁🙏😘

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 😊Aaaah yay - so glad that you found that useful 🥰

[@starlightaura0063]

Don't worry about if you can't do it in one sitting we still love these tutorials.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahhh thank you 😊💕💕

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Angela, your tutorials, as always are so helpful, full of great hints, tips and techniques. You inspire everyone to tackle things that they are hesitant about. Your dress looks really great, well done and thank you.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much, you really are so kind 😊 I'm so glad that you've found it helpful too 😘❤️

[@shirleyscott6997]

Hi Angela. Thank you for another great tutorial. I am eternally grateful. You and other people who take the time to do these for us should be paid by the pattern companies and fabric stores. There are loads of patterns in my stash and I look at them and think, there’s no way I’m attempting that but if I see a tutorial and the person has given loads of help (which you do), then I’m more likely to buy the pattern. Thank you so much. Also the dress and fabric look great on you. X

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 🥰 That is so so kind of you. If you are anything like me, I'm a visual learner! I like to see things being done, to get a better idea and understanding of how to do it. I'm so pleased that you have found it useful, good luck with your sewing 😊❤️

[@lasopranotrompetista]

I don't speak English but I understand your videos because they are very clear. greetings from Mexico!❤️🎶

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ohh wow that's so amazing you're watching all the way from Mexico. Thank you so much 😊💕💕

[@lasopranotrompetista]

@@DevonThreadTales do not stop uploading videos we really learn a lot with you. A hug!❤️🌟🎵

[@suzannepentney-tighe466]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial on hems and a brilliant sewalong.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad that you have enjoyed it 🥰

[@bluebird4594]

Great dress. Great tip about the over locker . Never thought about doing that before. I have 2 teenage daughters so can relate when they say when dinner 😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

He he! yes teenagers stomach can't wait 😂 Thank you 🥰

[@helensmith2426]

Fabulous Angela. Very clear. Love your technique starting g and finishing a round of overlooking. I shall be doing that in the future. Dress looks fab on you. Xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed it, and really pleased you have found it helpful too 🥰

[@marathorne6821]

Another brilliant tutorial, Angela! I've been thinking about making a Freya top with a cowl neck, so it could not have come at a better time for me👍 And of course it looks absolutely fantastic on you (but then, most things do look fantastic on you 😊) which has confirmed that I need to get on and make one for myself. Thank you so much.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad that you have enjoyed it, and found it helpful 😊. I hope you enjoy sewing it, and wearing it too. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really fancy making another one too! 🥰

[@StitchRipRepeat]

The dress looks gorgeous! I have just tried your tip about the notched section before over locking and it worked brilliantly 😁 I'll be using that all the time now, thanks 💖xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh yay - that's really great, I'm so glad you found it useful 😊. Thank you 🥰

[@emmemm1554]

Another fabulous sewalong Angela👏🏻👏🏻I just purchased this book last week & cannot wait to sew this dress. Thank you & you look fabulous in the dress as usual 👌Marie x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh wow that's so exciting. Its a great book, I'm sure you'll get a lot of joy from it. Thanks so much for watching, really pleased you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@annpybus3583]

Brilliant , a really helpful sew along. You are a natural. The dress really suits you. Love the colour.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you, that's so kind of you. Really glad you have found it helpful too 😊💕💕

[@juliadroy1179]

Dress loves great, I haven't a cover stitch so it as great to see one in action certainly on my wish list x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊 I don’t use the cover stitch machine a huge amount but when I do, it does give a lovely finish. 😊

[@kathleenmccauley579]

Nice job, easy instructions, I can’t wait to try and make it. Thanks😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you 🥰

[@bernadetteshort9272]

Thank you so much Angela , so many useful tips. Your Freya with the cowl neck looks lovely. really enjoy watching your vlogs.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you. So glad you've enjoyed it. I'm so pleased I went for the cowl neck, its so comfy! 😊❤️

[@sheilamitchell9108]

Love the sew along 🥰 I have got Tilly and the Button stretch book.About to cut out the Freya dress. But I will use the pencil skirt pattern instead as I like a fitted garment. But the colour and the style really suits you. A really good tip about cutting out the small piece. I have got a cover stitch machine, and I need to practice as well. Keep the sew alongs coming you are a good teacher.👏🏻

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed it. Aaaah that's such a fab idea, and the beauty of making your own clothes, you can adapt them to the style you love and will wear. He he - the overstitch is great isn't it - but a little scary 😂 Thank you so much - you are so kind 🥰

[@annettecowburn1096]

Lovely dress Angela. Thanks for the twin needle tip too! I'll give that a try.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Yes do, I really hope that it works for you, thank you 😊💕

[@lesleyjones5455]

That’s so funny. I have my overlocker on the same table protector. Great minds!!!!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Really - they're great aren't they - just make them so much easier to move!!! Thank you 🥰

[@gracekarina7186]

Very nice make. I’ll give it a try, since I have the Stretch book. Thank you!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Brilliant - good luck. Thank you xx

[@russellgilham5436]

Hi Angela, loved your sewalong and the dress looks great. I have a Brother 4000D which has a select button for twin needles. This automatically resets the tension. I use a mid to wide set twin needle and lengthen the stitch length to 4 and it works perfectly every time. The machine is now over 15 years old and a big investment at the time but has been worth every penny! Happy stitching. Caroline R-G 😀

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much that's so kind of you. Aaahh that's so great, that must be really helpful on your machine, certainly sounds like a fabulous machine 😊💕

[@elaine58100]

Great demonstration love all the tips. Just love this dress and the colour is just gorgeous. The idea of the list is such a great idea, it makes sure that no time is wasted, plus it's good to know where we are up to when going back to a project. I often prepare my overlocker and sewing machine in the run up to starting a project. There is nothing worse than having to stop what your doing to do this. Sometimes overlockers play up at times and don't want to play.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you have enjoyed it, and found it useful. I just ;love a list, and it just helps me, especially if I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with a project, it just really helps. The setting up of your machines, is so helpful, I always try to do this, like you say saves so much time, when you then start to sew. Thank you again 🥰

[@helenmachell2799]

Absolutely love your dress!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you so much 😊💕

[@carlabinnix8802]

Great video. I am still learning my cover stitch also and LOVE it. I have found rolls of Knit stay tape very helpful for stabilizing!❤️✂️🪡🧵

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh that's a great tip, thank you 💕

[@sewgems]

Fantastic sew along Angela and your Freya dress looks lovely 😍 thanks for detailed look a5 adding a notch when overlocking around a neckine. I'd seen this on your previous video so tried this when I made my last Billie and it looks much better x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - so glad that you enjoyed it, and found that tip useful. I always do that when overlocking on the round - really helps. Thank you 🥰

[@deniseblake6214]

It looks great on you! Agree about the twin needle issue....I use the lightening stitch around necks on knit now and sew 2 separate rows of stitching and a 1/4” foot to attempt to make the lines more parallel on hems

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you ☺️. Yes I've never totally got in with the twin needle! That sounds like you have a great solution to it, and works well for you too, which is so great. Thank you again ☺️💕❤️💕

[@deniseblake6214]

@@DevonThreadTales not sure it’s exactly a solution at the moment .... I think the technique needs some refinement 🤣 but I am sticking with it for the moment .... definitely going to try the tear away tissue though👍🏻

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh yes give that a go, it helped me for sure 😉😊❤️💕

[@Kateskismet]

Dress looks lovely. Thank you for another great sewalong. I really like how you explain things so clearly! You are a great teacher!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much, that's so kind of you, really glad you enjoyed it 😊💕💕

[@zdenkasykorova182]

Pretty. Thank you.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 💕

[@janehammond1322]

Great overlocking tips.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊💕

[@jilldickson3059]

A brilliant tutorial, thanks Angela, you are a natural at teaching!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh bless you, thank you so much, that's so kind of you 😊💕

[@magsohara7908]

Hi Angela - thanks for this tutorial Really lovely dress on you. I have the Tilly book but I’ve only made the Frankie Tee so far. You’ve just inspired me to have a go at this dress. I’ll need to lengthen both the body and the skirt since I’m 5’10”. I also like to use a twin needle but I bought a wider one (Smetz extra wide 6,0/100 - it has the red top). I also lengthen my stitch a wee and it’s made a big difference to the finished outcome. Lovely to see all of your makes and the patience that you have for tutorials Thank you 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much. Yes defo give it a go. It does have lengthen and short guides on it, so hopefully you would be absolutely fine with that. Ooohh I like the frankie tee, but haven't made it for myself, that's one I need to have a go at too. Thank yiu so much again 😊💕💕

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oohh forgot to add, that's great about the twin needle too 😊🤣🙈😘💕

[@sewlittletime]

Fabulous tutorial/sew along and with all those extra hints and tips 😄👍. The dress looks fantastic on you, the colour is lovely 😍. You can tell you're super pleased with it. The fit is spot on too. Good to know which size you made as I'd have just cut out a 3, but actually it is quite a fitted dress isn't it xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia yes, do you remember I had to size down on the coco, to a 3, but this one is defo perfect as a 4. Thank you so much lovely 😊😘💕

[@sewlittletime]

@@DevonThreadTales yes I do remember lol, I'll know for if I make the Freya then 😄👍 xx

[@vansdeeley7000]

Really enjoyed this sew-a-long. I am still to use a knit fabric ! and am new to an overlocker so that tip was welcome. Thank you x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed it. Once you start using knit, it becomes a bit addictive!!! I love working with it. Hope you enjoy using your overlocker 🥰

[@christinebarker9251]

That is lovely. Great vid. X

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@geetpetite6864]

What a brill sew-along and great sewing tips sharing too! That dress style and colour suit you so much. x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaah thank you so much Lucy - that's so kind of you 🥰

[@nancycraig8483]

I love your sewing space! Super tutorial and lovely dress that really suits you 👍

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! It's not a huge space, but it's my little corner of joy 😂🥰

[@tinablair4277]

Thanks for the twin needle demo, I've never used one. A very cute and quick dress👍

[@DevonThreadTales]

You're welcome, hope you found it useful. Thank you, it is a lovely simple sew ☺️💕❤️💕

[@joannebreeze9139]

Overlooking finishing demonstration very helpful for someone who is terrified of theirs 😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahhh bless you, yes it can be a bit daunting can't it! But you can do it 😊💕 thank you ❤️

[@janetwilliams7705]

I love your list. Think I'll try that as it may help me keep my momentum. Darling dress!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you, yes a list always helps me so much, thank you 😊💕💕

[@karennorris8635]

Well done Angela! Such a good tip to break the dressmaking down into steps

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you, I find it so helpful to do that, especially when I find a garment a little daunting! 😊💕💕

[@Leemar9]

Oh that turned out really nice. Coincidentally, I am just tracing the Freya and looking forward to making it. Thanks Angela for your brilliant sewalong, it was very informative, especially the tip about cutting out the piece if fabric when serging - great idea! I really love your videos, thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much, that's so kind of you, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully found it helpful too. Hope you enjoy sewing your freya. Thank you so much 😊😘💕

[@wendydavies5336]

Looks great!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊💕

[@catherinebaker2829]

Lovely clear instructions Angela thanks very much you make it look so easy. Have you ever modelled you seem to strike all the right poses? xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 😊 he he he! No I have not modelled before! That's made me chuckle 🤣. Thank you 😊💕💕

[@Alexandra-hp4mv]

Hi Angela, thank you for the video which I found very useful. One quick point when you have music playing it comes on very loud so I have to keep adjusting the volume. You might want to see it you can reduce the volume. A.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaah thank you for letting me know - unfortunately I can't change these video's but I have started to change this in future ones, as someone else also pointed this out. Thank you again 😊

[@ashleymckee1140]

Looks lovely! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful tips throughout. I will definitely be implementing them.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊 so glad it's been useful 💕💕

[@SewingBunny]

Lovely sew along really enjoyed watching and loved all the tips! The dress looks so nice on you too 😍

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you Michelle. I'm so pleased with how it came out. It's so comfy too! Thank you 😊💕💕

[@vickifenlon2235]

Another really helpful sewalong, Angela! Thank you

[@DevonThreadTales]

So glad you liked it, thank you 😊💕

[@traceystewart6232]

I looked at this dress and decided not to do it but now I’ve seen you make it, I have a bit more confidence to have a go. Love the fabric and the colour....it looks lovely on you. Thank you for for sharing.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahhh yes definately go for it. It really is girly straight forward, and you could always do the turtle neck version if you were worried about the cowl neck. Thank you so much ☺️❤️💕❤️

[@kimwatts5750]

Hi Angela, Freya dress looks lovely on you, love the colour 🥰 Thank you for a great sewalong❤️ and for all of the tips and tricks😀 Any information about overlockers would be great, I still need to start using mine. Take care KimX

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you've enjoyed it and found it helpful. Best thing to do is just take your over locker and have a little play and a go, use scrap fabric! I thibk you'll love it once you start using it. Best of luck 🍀 and thank you again 😊❤️💕❤️

[@starlightaura0063]

Loved your make Angela.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊💕💕

[@kellyphillips716]

So helpful to see how you do everything and your dress looks gorgeous. I’m definitely going to make one now. Thank you so much! Kelly x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed seeing it. I'm so pleased with it 😊. Hope you sew one too 💕

[@Sloths.and.Orchids]

Lovely tutorial with lots of tips and tricks, loved watching it! Thank you for all your work that went into it 😻 and the dress is so pretty 😘 loving a bit of a dance at the end 🥰😍💓

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaahhh thank you lovely. I'm so pleased with how it came out, it's sooo snuggly too! 😂 So win win 😊❤️. Thank you again 😘❤️💕❤️

[@julieb6857]

Thanks for the sewalong, it's inspired me to have a go

[@DevonThreadTales]

Yay, that's so great, thank you 😊💕

[@evasaker2476]

Thanks for sharing! You look fantastic in that dress, the colour really suits you. As someone else commented I also found the music very loud at the parts when you ”fast forward” compared to the volume when you speak. Apart from that I love your films and your cheerful personality ❤️

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it, I'm so pleased with the finished garment. No probs at all, I am going to make sure those clips in the future are turned down. It's good to get feedback, so thank you 😘❤️💕

[@kathyscott3683]

Lovely and helpful video, I have a question though, I am trying my hand at sewing with knits and I just completed a vneck, longsleeve tee. However I had a terrible time sewing the hems on the sleeves, they were too small to fit over the adjustment on my sewing machine and when I tried to sew them flat they got really bunched up, I tried using lots of pins but I got poked terribly, and, anyway, I feel frustrated, any tips, also my v did not turn out so good, mainly because the material was so slippery it moved all over the place, but it is soft and completely wearable, so long as no one looks closely. I plan on doing more, I am determined. Thanks again so much, your videos have been such and encouragement to me, I also knit, and your daughter is very talented!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Firstly, that is so fabulous that you're determined! I love that. It's a tricky one, I normally sew my hems if they don't fit over the end of the sewing machine like this : I pin them, but also sometimes use clips (pins are less bulky though) I have the sleeve inside out, then place the right side of the hem under the pressure foot. The rest of the hem is above and to the left side. You have to sew really slowly, and keep twisting the whole garment around to keep it all in place and lined up. I'm not sure if that makes any sense, but I really do hope that's helpful. Knitting is such a fab hobby isn't it, so glad you like to see Amy's knits too 😊. Thank you 💕

[@jennyturner6399]

With a vneck, if possible, pin then tack it and then sew it, but it is a fiddly thing to sew when working with jersey. 🤞

[@cecilehoare3053]

Quick tip: with either a loo roll tube or paper towel tube cut into sections, slice into one end a bit deeper than the width of your stay tape. Slip one end of the stay tape into once notch then wind the stay tape onto the tube so it lays flat, using tape or making another slice into the tube slip the free end in. Keeps it flat and neat! The rusty red looks really good on you, so does the Freya!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oooohhh fabulous top, thank you so much. That's brilliant. Thank you 😊💕

[@tracycharalambous5223]

Really good video Angela. I should make that dress. On your overlocker do you use ordinary needles or ballpoint needles like you would on your sewing machine

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you, yes definately have a go at making the dress, it's super easy, and very comfy! The over locker using specific needles, and I use them on both woven and knot garments. So no changing between them 😊. Hope that helps 💕

[@margaretbryant6468]

Hi Angela could you tell me please does the pattern come with the tilly and the buttons e stretch book .thank you xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia, yes it does, the patterns are all in the back of the book, but I beleive you can also get them printed at a copy shop too. 😊💕

[@bridgethope5375]

Can I ask where you got your storage box with the butterflies in from please. 🙂 x

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia - sorry for the late reply. They were from WH Smiths - Thank you 🥰

[@sewingwithemmi1710]

Loved this!! The dress looked so good on you!! What Brand cover stitch machine do you have??? Xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

I have a Success Celine overstitch machine. Success are an umbrella company of Babylock. Thank you 🥰

[@sewingwithemmi1710]

@@DevonThreadTales ooo amazing that’s a lot more reasonable price then others I have seen!! Thank you!! X

[@kazkazzie3906]

What sewing machine are you sewing on? It sounds great and looks like a solid machine.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊. I have a huqvarna opal 690q. Xx

[@lizmitchell1862]

Great sew along Angela. Your dress looks great. I also love a cowl neck and have already made a Freya cowl hack. Can I ask where did you get your desk lamp. I’ve got 2 but don’t like the light from it. But yours looks like white light

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia Liz, thank you so much, that's so kind of you, a cowl neck is so snuggly isn't it! ☺️💕 I got this lamp a very long time ago from the middle of lidle 🤣🙈 but this is something incredibly similar, in fact I think it could be the same : www.amazon.co.uk/Eye-caringTable-Dimmable-Bedside-Charging-Brightness/dp/B08613S3TD/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=53299454095&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9iBBhCJARIsAE9qRtBPz9zWfvWFNMiLSU6E5DwBjnlBTnmn9Gwd7d1hkLRkhjsNn16upacaAg4DEALw_wcB&hvadid=259092777294&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006989&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12821821440589418131&hvtargid=kwd-298288826075&hydadcr=28853_1762444&keywords=desk+lamp&qid=1614157888&sr=8-2-spons&tag=hydrukspg-21&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFTMFFMUVI5OEY0MzUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0OTE2OTExV1MzQVVSUlcwMEpYJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NTE5ODI2OFNDWkJVUFVXNDImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== ☺️💕❤️💕❤️

[@lizmitchell1862]

@@DevonThreadTales gosh Angela thank you so much- I didn’t expect you to go looking for something. I’ll take a look. Don’t know why I didn’t think of Amazon myself. I’ve been a big fan over lockdown 😂

[@lizmitchell1862]

@@DevonThreadTales just to let you know that you didn’t waste your time I’ve ordered it. I also love lidl so will look out in future. Many thanks x

[@carolinegalliher5229]

Hi Angela, I am new to your channel and you are becoming one of my favorites! Please don't take offense but when you speed up your video and the music is pkaying, the music is extremely loud, is there a way for you to turn that down a bit? You are really motivating m we're to sew, love your channel please do more sew alongs. Thank you and have as great day.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you so much that is so lovely of you 😊💕💕 Aaahh no offence taken at all, it's good to have feedback, as I want these sew ongs and any video I do to be the best it can be for viewers to watch and enjoy. I beleive I can turn these down on future videos, so I shall do that 😊 Thank you so much again 💕

[@rebeccawalker5295]

Hi Caroline, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought this. Like you I didn’t want to offend Angela as her videos are so great and don’t want to discourage her. I don’t know if the sound was worse because I chrome casted the video on my TV but I had to keep changing the volume. A very slight ‘blip’ in an otherwise informative and professional tutorial. Thanks Angela 👍😁

[@carolinegalliher5229]

@@rebeccawalker5295 Hi Rebecca, Well I have never done a video myself but i have listened and watched quite a few where the music is very loud but the talking is not. So i am finding it more common than not, but i figured that Angela is a very smart cookie and she will figure it out.😊❤

[@janicecoulson5388]

It's beautiful, I wish I could wear that style but am an old crone now, so it's a bit short and shows my lunps and bumps

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh bless you, I'm sure you could wear it, they are super comfy. But you have to feel right in a garment too. Thank you so much ☺️💕❤️💕

[@ericabeardmore8703]

I really want to get the stretch book but I’ve never had a sewing book before once you have the book how do you get the patterns?

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia lovely, the book comes with a little pocket in the back of the book, with all the patterns on big A0 sheets. From here you can trace them. However, you can also get them printed at a copy shop, if you didn't want to trace. Hope that helps 🥰

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Love the Freya. Can I ask fo u use a special stay tape? I have been using strips of interfacing, is that incorrect? Sometimes I feel that the seam seems bulky and hard to press with the stay tape. I have also used ribbon but again the seam seems bulky especially with viscose Jersey! 🤔

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia, I use a stay tape which is essentially a small strip of Interfacing that has a line of stitches in it. So really not too dissimilar to what you're using. You can also use a piece of ribbon or clear elastic. Stay tape is very thin, so shouldnt be too bulky. Here's a link to some, I hope that this helps 😊💕 www.amazon.co.uk/Prym-Seam-Tape-interfacing-White/dp/B0052DI35E/ref=asc_df_B0052DI35E/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256187788999&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17745343265167545448&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006989&hvtargid=pla-421728739589&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Hi Angela, I fit perfectly into one of the sizes, but have a 1" larger waist than my hip and bust size on the chart. Do you think I would need to grade up at the waist, or would I be fine leaving the pattern as one size?

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hhhmm It's difficult isn't it. As the fabric is knit, there is a little more leeway. What it might be an idea to do, is look at the finished garment sizes, take some of your fabric measure that out, and try it around yourself??? It maybe a good idea to do the grading out. Sorry - that's probably not all that helpful 🙈😊 I hope you manage to make it, and are hoary with the size you do etc 🥰

[@sew_So_beautiful]

@@DevonThreadTales actually that's a really good idea. I've never thought of doing that but it makes so much sense. Thank you.

[@marywallace5248]

Great instructions Angela! What sewing machine do you have? Love the Freya!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 😊. I have a Husqvarna Opal 690Q and my overlocker / serger is a Janome 6234XL 🥰

[@anessaharris9947]

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[@DevonThreadTales]

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[@kathyrogers9322]

Do you trim your seams or do you lower the blade?

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia, I use the blade on my overlocker. If I just used my machine I probably wouldn't trim at all. Hope that helps 😊💕❤️

[@kathleensmith1522]

I was unable to finish video because of the huge contrast between your voice and the background music which came on while you were sewing. At first I was listening on my phone using ear buds because my husband was watching tv next to me. The constant switching from normal volume to lower volume and finally muting the music completely got very annoying. So tried listening w/o earbuds but husband was greatly annoyed when loud volume of music disturbed him. I finally just gave up and completely muted and turned on closed caption, but that made it difficult to see what you were sewing. Please turn the music down. It completely ruined the video. Can't remember if it has been that loud in other videos but I definitely won't be able to watch more videos if they are like this. Softer music would be great--not loud strumming which is very jarring. A great video except for the annoying music.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Other people have mentioned this to me previously, and in future video's I have amended this. I am unable to go back and change video's that are already uploaded. I am not a professional vlogger, and I do these videos in my own time, hoping that they will help others, therefore I am learning along the way, so I always take on board kind and helpful comments from my viewers, and adjust my vlogs each time. I am glad that you stopped watching the video, as my content is defiantly not out there to upset or antagonise people, and hopefully other videos you watch in future maybe the ones where I have adjusted the volume.