Sewing Catch up|makes|plans

Hi everyone,
Welcome to another week in my sewing life!
I had such a wonderful weekend last weekend and I'm still smiling all over :)
I mention in my video:
Esti Set ​⁠
www.tillyandthebuttons.com/p/...
The Stitchbird Dress ​⁠
thesewingrevival.com/products...
Lady McElroy Fabrics
www.ladymcelroy.co.uk/lady-mc...
www.ladymcelroy.co.uk/lady-mc...
Daiquiri dress by ​⁠
maison-fauve.co.uk/products/d...
Blue Smoke Lace fabric by Maison Fauve:
maison-fauve.co.uk/products/s...
Paula Knot Top ​⁠
sycamoreroadpatterns.com/shop...
Wide Leg Trousers ​⁠
peppermintmag.com/sewing-scho...
I have an Instagram account, I'd love it if you'd follow me there:
sosewmad?h...
I also would welcome a cuppa from you, you can buy me a cuppa on my Kofi account:
ko-fi.com/sosewmad #sewing #sew #dressmaking #fabric

[@user-xr9hr5nz6i]

Great vlog Cara, I loved seeing all your beautiful garments, I love how you use up the remnants ❤❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, more on this in my next video ❤️

[@joycegans3239]

I love seeing your beautiful makes! I am from New Jersey USA. You inspire me. Thank you!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, wow New Jersey, that’s so cool!

[@MountainAccentsSewing]

I love all of your makes. If you do not receive your Lady McElroy makes back at all, you should buy the fabric and remake them. They are stunning. ❤ I also love your faux jumpsuit. You look great!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much it’s lovely to hear from you, the fabrics are amazing aren’t they!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

The green and pink is absolutely stunning on you!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Rachel that’s very kind of you xx

[@lauraarmstrong9723]

I clicked your link and bought the Stitchbird dress soo fast! 😃 it looks stunning and can’t wait to sew it up!

[@sosewmad]

I’m so glad you like it, it’s such a beautiful dress, I’ve made quite a few x thanks for getting in touch

[@MaisonFauve]

Thank you Cara for sharing these patterns and fabric by Maison Fauve as The gorgeous Cuba Libre and Daiquiri. Hope you enjoyed to sew them (it seems to be) !

[@sosewmad]

I can’t stop making Daiquiri dresses! I love how easy they are to wear, I’m honoured to showcase your amazing designs x

[@jenniferdesrosiers2585]

Hello Cara and thank you for another dose of inspiration! The fabric all makes me drool and the patterns are beautiful! I'm in Maine (US) and love that the internet lets us sewists connect with each other no matter where we are in the world. I look forward to your videos and love getting to know you. Have a wonderful week.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, we’re so lucky aren’t we to be able to get to know others this way! I love hearing from you thank you ❤️

[@maz9917]

What an exciting vlog today Cara. Some beautiful makes. I have that fabric from my think pink box and am considering the new dress by sewing revival. I love their patterns. Enjoy the concert. ❤

[@sosewmad]

Thanks maz, it’s lovely to hear from you, I absolutely adore the BTPD fabric I hope you get a chance to make your dress soon, the concert was amazing, except the 🌧️

[@SewMyTime]

Those fabrics are to die for. With you all the way on the Stitchbird dress- made 3 last year, one of them in a Lady McElroy fabric. I as not attracted to the Cuba Libre until I saw your versions on you. WOW. Converted!!! Enjoy your weekend. Happy Sewing. 😊 Lynne

[@sosewmad]

Thank you lynne I just need some sunshine to wear them in!

[@heatherbellamy235]

Hi Cara lovely to meet you again at Bec’s sewical I’ve cut another 2 Daiquiri blouses and I’m going to try the binding round the arm holes this time instead of the facing. Love all your recent makes keep sewing 🥰🤩💕

[@sosewmad]

Hi Heather it was lovely to meet you too! It’s such an addictive pattern, we just need the ☀️ in order to wear them 😅

[@heatherbellamy235]

@@sosewmad Yep we do 🥰

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

That pink and green outfit is stunning. The colours are beautiful. I don't know how you find time to do all you do Cara, you are inspirational.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much Annette that’s very kind of you, I’m not sure either tbh 😅 I am mad!

[@debbiehill2793]

Hi Cara lovely video. Your wrap top and wide trousers are just gorgeous the fabric is just wow. I'm currently prepping for my first sewing social which I'm doing at our village hall....absolutely nervous but excited at the same time. Going to take a simple blouse to make today as think I'll be talking too much to sew 😂 I actually wanted to make a Bloomsbury blouse with some lovely bright check fabric I got from BTPD but silly me didn't order enough 🙃 Loving all your makes and your fabric choices are just amazing ❤

[@sosewmad]

Hi Debbie your sewing social sounds fabulous! Have a wonderful time, thanks for your kind words it means the world to me

[@margaretwilson6427]

I'm in Northumberland. I love watching you I'm amazed at how much you do. You do inspire me x

[@sosewmad]

That’s so kind of you, Northumberland is such a beautiful place ❤️

[@annwilson4160]

The Chambray fabric looks amazing, I will be taking a look at that 😊, I love all your makes so professional.❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Ann it’s so lovely to hear from you

[@DianaThomas-er9os]

To get rid of the itch in linen soak the garment in coca-cola overnight, then wash as usual and the itch will go. Hope that helps.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much that’s amazing x

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Love your green & Pink fabric! Such a beautiful set 😍🩷

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much Julie x

[@AnnFHallahan]

Beautiful vlog as always. Soooo much inspiration. Thank you. Greetings from Cork, Ireland

[@sosewmad]

Hi Ann what a beautiful part of the world ❤️

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Another American here. Your makes are lovely and I love them.

[@sosewmad]

That’s amazing to hear from you, thank you so much for being here x

[@user-xi7gz6sz4w]

You can wear ANY color!

[@sosewmad]

Gosh that’s very kind of you

[@nicky-sewsnip5903]

I adore that pink/green co-ord set 😍 Hope you enjoyed BST, didn’t book any of the events there this year as we are seeing Bruce Springsteen later in the month! My sewing seems to all about the shirts at the moment although sewing time also seems to have reduced now I’ve started vlogging😂It takes me ages to do each one! Gives me extra respect for what you manage to fit in, it’s lovely to see your enthusiasm each vlog 😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much Nicky oh my word Bruce Springsteen will be awesome! Love the sound of your shirts!

[@nicky-sewsnip5903]

@@sosewmad we actually saw him last time at BST & thought that would be his last tour here! I’m in love with the shirt I’ve just finished but can’t find the buttons I want to do it justice!

[@lbeacon1]

Everything you sew looks so good. I'm in awe of you!

[@sosewmad]

That’s very kind thank you

[@annematthews4643]

Those Lady McElroy fabrics are fabulous Cara and look amazing in both your outfits - I can certainly understand your reluctance to let them go! I’ve been eyeing up the Stitchbird pattern for a while as I love the shape of it. Your sleeveless black Maison Fauve top/dress is beautiful on you as well. Hope you enjoyed your London trip and look forward to hearing about it. X

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much Anne I really appreciate your support thank you for the Kofi too, you’re very kind, we had an amazing time I look forward to telling everyone about it x

[@kaseycruze3662]

Absolutely beautiful, as always!❤️❤️❤️

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much x

[@laurajones4088]

The Lady McElroy fabrics are beautiful! All of your makes are so lovely. It’s impossible for me to pick a favourite. 😊 Can’t wait to see what you make next. Happy sewing, Cara!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much Laura I could do with some sunshine ☀️ please to where them all!

[@juliesneap3809]

Cara I love all your makes, and they look great on you x

[@sosewmad]

That’s very kind of you thank you

[@jennyturner6399]

Lots of lovely outfits Cara, thanks for sharing. 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@sosewmad]

Thanks Jenny I hope you’re keeping well

[@jennyturner6399]

@@sosewmad yes thank you.

[@SewCraftyGal]

Beautiful makes 😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you

[@jacquihooper158]

Great to see all your makes, my favourite is that amazing two piece with fabric from Andrea. Hello from New Zealand. Like you I’m a batch sewer and find that it makes things sew up faster. ❤

[@sosewmad]

Wow New Zealand that blows my mind 😊 I love batch sewing, just finished everything I’ve cut out, so more plans incoming 😅

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Love all your makes. The rate at which you sew & complete garments is amazing. In respect of wide leg trousers have you made the Tilly&Buttons Safia trousers? I love them as they have the gathers at the back but flat at the front, such an easy make.❤

[@sosewmad]

Thanks Alison 😊 I made lots of safiya trousers when Tilly’s book came out, you’re right it’s an excellent pattern!

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Cara, you are such a naughty influence! This time, I'd like to introduce a pattern company to you. It's called Itch-to-Stitch. Patterns are PDF only, reasonably priced and they have such lovely patterns for what I call my "everyday" garments but of course, fabric choices can elevate or tone down any piece. I just finished my 2nd Crystal Cove Cami. The back is super cute. Anyway, hope you take a peek.

[@sosewmad]

Hi Rita 😅 I meant to ask you how your husband is? I hope he is recovering ok? I love it to stitch! I’ve made the atlas jacket from them, your totally right such beautiful designs ❤️

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

@@sosewmad Cara, you are amazing. That you even remembered my husband had been ill is so thoughtful and lovely and for you to ask about him is truly touching. Thank you for asking. He is doing so much better! He was in the hospital for a week and he's been recovering at home for a week and a half and is set to go back to his own patients tomorrow. I'm ready for him to go back😆, 😁. I've only managed to sew 4 things in 2.5 weeks! What I have managed is buying fabric and new patterns, yippee! 💝

[@sosewmad]

I’m so pleased to hear that he is recovering well, ah fabric buying and planning is a hobby in itself! And good for the soul. Sending lots of get well wishes and ❤️

[@lilyscholz1290]

I am always so impressed by your makes. The green Cuba Libre is absolutely stunning. I have wanted to make a Daiquiri blouse for a while but have been a bit intimidated - you have convinced me to give it a try! I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing with us.

[@sosewmad]

You’re welcome, honestly the daiquiri dress is super simple so satisfying to make

[@dianekelsey8910]

Did you make a Stitchbird in towelling before? If so, what type! Another great vlog, with stunning fabrics

[@sosewmad]

Hi yes I did! Well remembered 😅 it was a towelling from minerva and it works brilliantly ❤️

[@dianekelsey8910]

@@sosewmad thank you

[@catherinepritchard489]

Some lovely makes Cara. I was interested in the Peppermint trousers/Thea trousers comparison. I’ve made 2 Thea’s and love them. I have the Peppermint pattern. Why do you like it more?? I’m making a Saguaro set at the moment. Are those similar? Not sure which to make yet. I have some beautiful Italian fine wool set aside for smart trousers. Which pattern do you like?

[@sosewmad]

Great question having made the Thea and wide leg I prefer the width of the wide leg trousers, can’t explain it as they are v similar, the saguqro have a lovely pocket and are lovely, but on this occasion I’m after a non elastic waist band

[@catherinepritchard489]

@@sosewmad I’ll have a look at doing the Peppermint trousers for the autumn I think before tackling my really good fabric

[@user-jp6uh5fl5w]

Hi love your black top you were making when I met you. All your makes are beautiful. I’m on a fabric ban as I have soooooo much until I make sone up. Will be over to Lady McElroy.

[@sosewmad]

Hiya I had the best time at the sewcial thank you for making us all so welcome xx

[@tracygeorge7606]

Hi Cara, I'm new to your channel and found you when I was looking at the Salto top by Maison Fauve. I like a lot of their patterns but I have a larger bust and was wondering how they sew up. I've lost my confidence in sewing, particularly for myself because of this and I would appreciate any advice that you could give me. Thank you and I've just subscribed!🥰🥰

[@sosewmad]

Hi Tracy welcome on board! It’s so lovely to hear from you. You’ll notice from my channel that I’ve made A LOT of Maison Fauve clothes and I find the measurements true to size, there’s little ease generally, I haven’t made the salto yet but have the pattern, it’s lovely, their sew alongs are amazing, just change the captions to English

[@tracygeorge7606]

@@sosewmad Thank you for responding, I think I'll get the Salto top then and give it a go! 🥰🥰

[@sosewmad]

You’re welcome, if you make the option with no button placket this will give you the easiest indication of fit, enjoy

[@francinekirouac4729]

Very stylish Lady😊 I am in YUL - Montréal Making Vogue v1387❤

[@sosewmad]

Ooo that’s be kind of you

[@kylieharrison3782]

Avoid fabric softeners as it makes fabrics highly flammable. For the itchy navy fabric try soaking it in full strength coca cola over night then wash as per normal. Also for your red and green cross over top consider putting a poppa thingy to prevent gaping at the cleavage.

[@sosewmad]

Great advice I really appreciate that, u read my mind I have put a popper on the top 😊

[@hoppaheedahoe2581]

Beautiful fit on the wrap green and pink top! How did you get such a great fit? I am struggling to do that with every pattern except the Zadie. I have made the Roseclair with their size calculator and the M7969 5 times with so many adjustments and cannot get it right. Any tips appreciated. I have a full bust md I am tall so I need to add length and width, and it is usually too revealing or gapping.

[@sosewmad]

Tbh I’m surprised too that there is enough coverage I have put a popper on for extra protection but it’s a lovely top, I made another today and did add the darts which has given it lovely shaping, it would need extended if you are tall

[@martina3048]

Lovely makes, as usual you inspire me. I’m from Montana US, and making a trip to London in August. Any suggestions of fabric shops to go to?

[@sosewmad]

Hi, lovely that you’re coming to London! Fabrics galore is lovely, liberty, but having a rummage at Walthamstow higher street/market would be great fun

[@lindarose9083]

Hello from the northeast of England. Did you enjoy the Andrea Bocelli concert? I was there on Friday and thought that it was excellent. It was a shame that the weather did not behave itself! Which outfit did you wear in the end?

[@sosewmad]

Wasn’t it fantastic! Such a shame about the weather, I ended up making a quick top to go with my tremplin trousers and bomber jacket, wasn’t the weather we’d hoped for! Did you enjoy it too?

[@lindarose9083]

@@sosewmad I absolutely loved it. Andrea has a beautiful voice; I could listen to him all day. His guests were superb, too. The duet with Virginia always makes me cry. I have only just gone back to garment sewing, so I was dressed in ready-to-wear trousers, a sweatshirt, and trainers, with a not-so-waterproof jacket on top. I am so pleased that I packed a complete change of clothes because I could not wear any of those items the next day as they were soaking wet. Did you manage to get a seat out of the rain?

[@sosewmad]

lol I was standing! A plastic poncho was my best purchase 😅

[@joannastocks2899]

Lovely makes Cara. What was the name of the pattern company for the red shirt you are wearing?

[@sosewmad]

Thank you it’s the pansy shirt by helpersew sorry if i forgot to say