Sewalong, Maven patterns, Somerset top

[@lynnemarks8985]

Made five now and I follow your video for every time thank you❤

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Such a simple, quick project. I sew just like you do - few pins, I mainly eyeball hems instead of measuring, I even have a similar iron! This was great - thanks!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Sounds just like me.. years of practice Jen!!

[@wendygoldmith2813]

That is a superb make Andrea well done.

[@debrariley2057]

Another great video, and sew along .

[@annwarner8897]

I love the way you have sewn your neck, I'm watching this while looking at the pattern and your version is so much easier to understand. Everytime you use your iron it make me jump!🤣

[@orcillalamprechtsews]

Fabulous fabric and a gorgeous top🧵

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you . It tuened out really well. I like it and have worn it a lot already.

[@jackiepowell3941]

Thanks Andrea. I'm a visual learner so it's great to watch the sewing process. Really enjoyed your vlogmas. X

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Ah thanks Jackie. I'm definitely more a visual learner too xx

[@carolewilliams3572]

I have just bought this pattern, and can’t wait to try it out. I am petite too, 4 ft 11 and roughly your size, so I hope mine turns out as good a fit as yours

[@sharonmaue6812]

Bless you Andrea!!! I so appreciate you doing this. I had requested it a while ago and am delighted you’ve posted it now. I’m really looking forward to sewing 🧵 the Somerset and with knits now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️🥰 I love the fabric you chose and it looks great on you! The tags are a wonderful idea too! I have to go to your website and look at your fabrics now. Even though I live in Pennsylvania, I want to shop with you. You are so special! 💐

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Ah that's super that you enjoyed it Sharon. I was so long getting around to doing it. I love the tags , really helps. Hope you can join us in the live today at 7pm (our time)

[@noemir8262]

I was watching this as I sewed up a knit top. I used your zig zag tip and it worked great! "Double the stitch width for the stitch length". Thanks!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

A cool , that was good timing so!!

[@denisedagnone4115]

I love these tops make the one with the bishop sleeve 💗🇦🇺 great tips thank you

[@EileenR11]

The top looks lovely. I like your neckline technique and will give that a go. Thank you.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you Eileen

[@dynawmn]

The Somerset top is gorgeous in that fabric and looks great on you.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you , I’ve worn this a lot since I made it , the fabric is so uplifting 💕

[@jaynetrees8649]

Thanks Andrea, you’ve got me hooked on the Somerset T now, fits great and sew easy to run up. X

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

It's great isn't it.. I have made so many and love them all.

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Thank you for your tutorial, some great tips.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Glad you enjoyed Alison

[@lindalavoie9702]

Andrea, you sure can sew up tops quickly! I love the color, it really looks nice on you!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

I’ve made so many of these tops linda, they’re so quick

[@kathymcconville6428]

Beautiful fabric for that shirt. I just bought that pattern on your recommendation so I was happy to see how easily it comes together. I think I will make loads of them. I like your idea of putting the label on the front. The back label is the first thing I remove from any garment. When I sew for my grandson, I put a little tab in the back of pj bottoms so he can find the back. Love your tutorials! Thanks Andrea.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

I always take the tag from the neck too . It really irritates me. Without that tag at the front I have to really study the top to see which is the right way . That’s a great idea for your grandsons pjs .

[@jillridley1041]

What a lovely pattern, just another one to add to my ever increasing list 😂

[@yolandagood1108]

Your top turned out so adorable! I have made same Somerset using the instructions for sewing the neckline but I love your method, it's cleaner. Will definitely use it on the next one I make. Thank you for sharing!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you . I find this works nicely for me. Quick too !!

[@karenmiller3300]

Gorgeous top,

[@st4y-c4lm44]

wow! Awesome. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you 😊

[@thebarefootsewer711]

Looks lovely on you, thanks for the tutorial

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Glad you enjoyed

[@shirleyellwood5100]

Love this pattern, I'm just about to cut out number 8! I saw your previous sew along and changed the way I did my neck band to how you do yours, much easier and a great finish, thank for sharing Andrea 😊

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

I think this one was my 8th too !! And I'll be making more. That's great about the neckband , it's much faster and I like the finish at the shoulders better too

[@newcreations1064]

That came along so quick,and turned out lovely,i will have to check out that pattern. Thank you Andrea.hugs xx Jean.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thanks Jean , it’s such a quick make without having to do a neckband .

[@lynnhunter5790]

That’s a really quick and easy make. Love that sort lol. It looks lovely on you, the colours really suit you. I’ve put on so much weight this year I don’t like fitted tops at the mo. Fat belly!!!!🙈. Maybe for the summer I might try it. ❤️❤️

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Oh yes I love a fast make!! I'm ok in my somerset until I sit down and the bellies fall out lol!!

[@lynnhunter5790]

@@Beyondthepinkdoor lol 😂 😂😂

[@lynnhunter5790]

Meant to ask, did you ever sew up the sagebrush top in that lovely art gallery fabric? I’ve got the pattern but not made it up yet. Considering taking a bit of fullness out of the sleeve.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

@@lynnhunter5790 I didn't get to make it yet. It's the next project after Cerys's coat . It's cut out ready, I think I left the fullness in it , I'll have to look, It's so long since I cut it out!!

[@lindalucia31]

Hi Andrea, Loving the photograph of Lola with the sun glasses. I have made the Somerset a few times but maybe I'm being hard on myself I never seem to like it on me, but I love them on you and Jayne from Loopy Mabel's closet, but I have only used plain fabric so far, maybe I should try a pattern fabric, watching you make another one has inspired me to make a patterned one.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Lola looks so cute , it took a lot of out takes before we got that cute pic!! She’s not very co operative when she knows the camera is on her!! Ah yes maybe if you try a patterned fabric you might like it . I love patterned fabrics .. as you know ❤️❤️

[@homespunfield4458]

Wow! You made that look so easy, I’m tempted to try sewing jersey for this first time! Thanks for the inspiration, I’ve loved your videos so much I’m on a slow fashion year, nothing new for me only second hand or made by myself for 2021. Cheers!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Good luck with your slow fashion , that sounds great . You should try this top , it really is very easy and a great beginning into sewing 🧵 jersey

[@dimples7334]

Top looks lovely. The tag on the outside of the garment would drive me crazy. I’d recommend putting it on the inside perhaps on the inside hem. Just my opinion.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

That’s a good idea too .

[@elaine1250]

That was great and I love the tags ,thankyou Andrea as always !!

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you Elaine , the tag is so handy to figure out the front from the back

[@sandrabrown7466]

Thank you Andrea for the tutorial,loved it. My utube cancelled the bell function for some weird reason but I’ve reinstated it now. Wishing you and Cerys a very happy new year xx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Ah that’s great you enjoyed it Sandra, it’s a great top to make ! I love it . We’re doing a live tomorrow eve (Wednesday) at 7.. just in case you haven’t seen it scheduled . It wouldn’t be the same without you 😊

[@janicecoulson5388]

Looks great, love the fabric

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you , it’s lovely and cheery isn’t it

[@carolynhandley8563]

I just finished making one earlier today, with the bishop sleeve. It would have been nice to have some company. I do have plans for another one so.... Happy new year to you and your family.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you Carolyn. Once you make one somerset you have to make more , they are so lovely.

[@elizabethswan2040]

That was great Andrea, thank you so much, what sewing machine are you using?

[@magsohara7908]

Love that neckline Andrea (similar to another freebie pattern I think - but I find the sleeves a bit too tight). Will need to treat myself to this pattern I think 🤔 🧑🏻‍🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

You'll love it mags. It ticks all the boxes for me. The sleeves are perfect , I find a lot of sleeve patterns too tight but this one is spot on for me !

[@patriciagabrielides3146]

Great tutorial. Beautiful fabric, looks gorgeous on. I think I will be giving this one a try. Pat🐨🇦🇺🏖PS Really enjoyed your Vlogmas series.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you . I miss doing the vlogmas videos and watching others too ❤️

[@tanyaellis5433]

Wow so good to watch you sew the top. I am having diffculty with the pattern fit. Would you do a pattern fit tutorial please. xx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

I made a straight size 12 and it fits nicely . There are some fit issues with the neckline I’ve heard some people have . There are some great fit tutorials on this on the maven pattern website that you might find helpful xx

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Andrea, loved the video. I'm about to make this tee. Question...what is the brand of your ironing board and iron? Is the ironing board made to hold the heavy iron?

[@thesewingtrolleydolly7736]

You read my mind! I was just looking at this pattern as it's something I would like to make. Thanks, Andrea!😂

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Ah that's great. Glad if my sewalong helps. I make mine in a different way to the instructions but it works. 😀

[@jennistevenson796]

That fabric is gorgeous, looks lovely on you will you have anymore ? Can I ask what iron you use, you seem to just shoot a quick bit of steam and it’s done. You make it look very easy. Thanks for the video. X

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you , the fabric is on order , hopefully it’ll be back in stock soon again . The iron is a Bosch sensix b25l. I’ve had it for a few years . It’s so good

[@YvonneBerden]

I sewed it up and ended up with a gaping neckline. For me this was not at all a straight sew, which it should have been regarding it’s not a difficult pattern. Maybe I have to try your tutorial. Thanks 😊

[@angiebolton8635]

Thats lovely Andrea, another one for my list ha ha, really looking forward to the live on weds, even set my alarm. Can I ask, the southbank you made the other day, is it a rusty gingery colour more on the brown than pink side? Thanks x

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Ah super, see you later ! The southbank is more to brown than pink yes!

[@galeholt3757]

Like the tag..one of my favorite necklines..from Tennessee

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Mine too Gale . We are doing a live on Wednesday at 7 if you’re able to join in . We’re missing our sewing chats with you all 💕

[@galeholt3757]

@@Beyondthepinkdoor 7 your time or mine...love the lives..even more now I have a new road to travel...I hope to get back to sewing

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

@@galeholt3757 7 our time Gale . I’m really happy for you that you’ll get back to sewing soon

[@chrispaddock4809]

Hi Andrea. Hope you had a lovely Christmas.. I’m wanting to make the Sirocco jumpsuit is the jersey fabric your wearing in this video suitable and do you still have some left please. Great sew a long xxx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Chris , I don’t have this one in stock at the moment but it’s on order for January. As long as the fabric you use has the width wise stretch recommended in the pattern it’ll work for the sirocco . Glad you enjoyed the sewalong xx

[@mariesmith6239]

I love this Andrea and its now on my pattern list. i also like the green one that you are wearing in your intro, the one in the photo you have of you and Cerys, which pattern is that?

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Marie, it’s the toaster sweater . I filmed a sewalong for it too

[@madebykarenmarie]

Great video. Thanks! I have the pattern, but I was just wondering.. the pattern calls for a shoulder stabiliser. It says: "cut 1 pair fusible interfacing". You didn't use it? If it is not necessary for the structure, I am not going to bother with it either. What do you think? (Would love a video that shows the top with the bishop sleeves, btw.) :)

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you , no I didn’t use the shoulder stabiliser . I rarely use it on knits . I’ve made a lot of somersets and they’ve worked out perfect without it . Hope you enjoy making yours

[@karenclement743]

I love your iron. Could you tell me what make is it? I have a gravity 8ron with the water on the ceiling but I like yours better.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Karen , it is a Bosch iron. I had it for years and it was so good. Unfortunately it stopped working not long after I did this video and I bought another iron which is a different brand and not a patch on how good this one was . I’m still looking for another Bosch one , this one is not available any longer

[@sandrabrown7466]

What sort of quiz are you doing? I had it on my phone calendar xx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

It's going to be fun questions about things I mentioned in vlogmas.. about myself and Cerys and sewing

[@foxeymoore]

Very nice!🌹

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thank you 😊

[@helennessfield5606]

This is on my to do list. I have a couple of questions please. On the shoulder seam how far away from the neckline do you pivot. Is it 5/8". Secondly when sewing down the neckline using a zig sag, what stitch length and width do you use . Many thanks

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Helen. I pivoted at the natural point where the shoulder joins the facing. I used the same zig zag stitch throughout but you could change it to an even length and width.

[@rachelcrone634]

Lovely top, beautiful fabric. Where do you get the labels from? Xx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

They are the Kylie and the Machine labels. I forgot to mention that sorry. They ae available in lots of shops.

[@janecourtney5025]

Great top, I have been waiting in anticipation since you mentioned doing a sew along. Did you use the same stitch setting for the zigzag on the hems? I love your tutorials they give me the inspiration to have a go myself x

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Yes I used the same zig zag settings all the way through

[@anatapia4878]

Hello, Andrea. I just ordered the pattern and some fabric for the blouse you are making. How many meters do you use to make the same size top you are making...im the same size. Im also as tall as you are 😃 Thanks I hope to hear from you

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Ana, I can usually make one from a metre and cut the sleeves to elbow length which is my fav . Thank you for ordering , I’m sure you’ll love this top as much as I do . 💞

[@margaretbryant6468]

Hi Andrea did you sew the sleeve head with zigzag or straight stich before you overlocked it .thank you xx

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Hi Margaret , I zig zagged the entire top xx

[@stefanpeach2664]

lovely top wear can i get the tags from. Susan Peach

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Thanks susan. They are the Kylie and the Machine labels. I forgot to mention that sorry. They ae available in lots of shops.

[@maryhull531]

I love this top pattern but unfortunately it does not come in my size . The sizing is limiting .

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

aw that is a pity

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@marlenep2644]

The zig zag worked great, but this is what a coverstitch machine is made for! 😉 However, the zig zag is a good option for those without one.

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

Yes I love my coverstitch machine finish , definitely my best purchase this year . I just used a zig zag for the purpose of the sewalong.

[@sallydingle321]

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