Sewing Plans | You Might Be Surprised!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

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[@janetlink9756]

Love your plans. The black and white garments will go with other things in your wardrobe. Love your sense of humor.

[@Oliviafrances23]

Top tip for stopping make up transferring on white garments….. spray hair spray on the inside of the collar and let it dry…. It works so well x

[@moira7083]

Didn’t know that one! Will definitely try it! My biggest complaint on this topic is sun lotion on white t shirts - maybe this tip will work on this problem too!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

That Dobby fabric is gorgeous Ruan. I just love a freshly laundered & ironed white shirt 🩷

[@maryellenoneill9061]

What a fabulous mini wardrobe you have planned! I can envision the pieces as gorgeous outfits. Can’t wait to see them made up, especially the pietra pants- I’ve been debating if that pattern will suit me. If your husband wears and really appreciates garments made by you, by all means make him something. From The voice of experience, I wish my husband was still around to sew for. 😢. It’s been 11 years but I still have some of the garments I made for him and remember making matching polo shirts for him & my (at the time) young son- great memories. Not trying to be morose just a nudge to embrace the fact he’s asked you to make something for him. 🥰. Wish you all the best with your plans.

[@patriciahannah5320]

Sometimes a cropped sweater/jacket, can minimize the tummy rather than accentuate it.

[@threestitchcatery]

Ruan love your plans. Gorgeous combination of prints and solids. Make the shirt for hubby 😇

[@lindaboby6007]

Great vlog as always. You will look stylish and stunning in your new makes and especially your boxy jacket celebrate your body don’t hide it. Thank you for the vlog you really cheered me up. Am making some Pietras at the moment the narrow leg version ❤❤❤

[@kjlouisi4630]

The tropical shirt is my favorite for men. Can't wait to see your makes video!

[@tracyrowen945]

Aim high I say🎉 Love all your plans, look forward to seeing the finished garments ❤

[@valclements7092]

Morning Ruan, I made the tropical shirt for hubby 3 times and the last one was in a viscose that he chose. Black background reds pink turquoise, Avery you kind of fabric. I actually thought of you when he chose it. He loves all of them and wears them in rotation. Great pattern and they have a sew along and I watch it every time I make it. Not because it’s hard I’m just lazy. Have a fantastic weekend. Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@georgianasstudio]

I'm just in the process of selling most of my commercial / big five patterns because I've found that I have to make too many modifications to get them to fit me correctly. I've found that there are a few Indy pattern designers that draft in a way that works for my body better. Less modifications. I often find the construction methods on commercial patterns are quite awkward and Indy patterns are generally more logical.

[@amikrenzel5788]

I call it solid fabric, not plain at all. Love the cobalt blue. The leopard cropped jacket will be so fun. I think a crop at the waist will help define the waist and will look great. I quilt and sew clothes and have not sewn a garment since last summer so I am hoping to do some fall winter things.

[@joanneblair2087]

In my opinion the denim jacket in the fabric you chose will look fabulous.

[@kathrynbaker3165]

Love these plans! All of them will pair so well together! And you will definitely get the dress out of the 3m. Maybe the tie is a ridiculous long piece that you could piece together to save fabric?

[@ladylouise1969]

Love your plans-and I would even wear the leopard print with the cobalt blue dress-if it was long enough not to interfere with the belt, etc...Great ideas-and I am certain you will accomplish all-I didn't hear you set a "deadline" date, unless I missed it some how(?) the only thing is the shirt to get that done in time for your husband's birthday!! :+) That leopard print is the bomb. Do you mind having the high neckline on the "Fleur"?? Does it choke you when sitting down-or moving around?? Do you know what I mean?? I'd like to know before trying it out... Thanks for a fun vid!! Enjoy your weekend!! :+)

[@loriannpayne4483]

Just finished watching your Vlog. That tropical shirt pattern is just like the Hawaii shirt pattern I just bought for Larry in Hawaii! Tee hee. I also bought him a Hawaiian shirt and Kona coffee chocolate cover macadamias. It’s really hard for me to not snitch a couple of them! So many sewing ideas for you. LOVE the red Peppin tote. Also, I just bought the new Baby Lock Applaud top coverstitch machine! Check out the KZbin video by Brad Martin to see what it’s all about. It’s a wild new machine that not only does cover stitching but embellishments and top cover stitching like athletic wear manufacturers use. Hugs from Oregon. Judi is currently in the Dublin airport waiting for her last flight home…

[@helenthompson9211]

Hi Ruan, linen comes from the flax plant, so all I can think of is flax linen is 100% linen 😊

[@moira7083]

Back in the day, all dress shops offered scarves for use in the changing room so that you could try stuff on without getting make up on them - I always have a scarf to hand for the same purpose - try it and never worry again about discolouring your blouses!,,, 😊

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

I do the scarf thing when I’m changing outfits over and over for KZbin videos! Works a treat

[@leepayk-bann3489]

Your plans are great. Having plainer colours will mix n match with other stuff as well.

[@dianagalloway9039]

I love your plans. You are hilarious, and it was a pleasure to listen to KZbin. I can't wait to see all the wardrobe. 😂❤

[@joyjackman6017]

I’ve never been drawn to animal print fabric, but, having seen yours …………. Thanks Ruan!!! 🐾🐾

[@pambrown8378]

You're so funny..I love the animal print for a jacket and it will look delicious with all your other plans. I really like the material for your husband's shirt also. Sounds like you're going to be a very busy seamstress!!

[@charlottemcgregor1011]

Wow what fabulous plans … there’s a lot but I reckon you’ve got this 👍👍❤️

[@sarahblack8913]

I've also started to realise the need for plain garments to go with the patterned ones :) currently sewing up a,True Bias Have skirt in white cotton hobby :) x

[@annescanapico7168]

Ambitious, well, for me yes, for you, I don’t think so. Go for it. love all the “solids” and patterns to go with. Wager: Ko-Fi coming if you make them all. Good luck. I love animal prints (big this fall season). The idea of a bomber jacket, great. Yes, yes.

[@slbols]

Love the wardrobe by me pattern! Made it a bunch. So easy and the video tutorial is great.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh that’s good to know. Thank you!

[@lettylettebowskie]

That kobalt blue linen looks so great and also the animal print! Really nice pattern and fabric combinations that you picked Ruan. I just finished my Pietra Pants in View A with the cropped length. They are so nice, but the initial fit on me was way too loose. I removed 4cm on the front seams (Pieces C and M) and maybe 5-6cm would have been even better. Now I'm considering the side zip, if I sew them again. But nevertheless, a great pattern and so elegant in black! Happy Sewing!

[@Aberto]

I love all of your plans and they will definitely look beautiful

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I love that cobalt blue fabric, so vibrant with a lovely sheen. The animal print jacket will be perfect to pair with all your solids.

[@ruthiefranciskirk1449]

You have beautiful taste in fabric , I love all you have chosen.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much!

[@michturner179]

I have the rydel pattern have bought red and black jersey….love the jumpsuit……never too ambitious 😅😊❤

[@sewmytroublesaway]

I've made the Tropical shirt for my hubs, a wearable toile, he likes it and it was a nice sew.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh fab!

[@bevtooth]

That leopard 🐆 print denim fabric 😍😍😍😍 I went and bought 5 metres of that black modal jersey after you showed it the last time. It's such a brilliant quality. Your makes all sound amazing. I have more 'solid' colour fabrics in my stash to prints and way too much sweatshirting and jerseys. I need to increase my viscose collection and try to be more daring with my prints. Can't wait to see your garments. They will look amazeballs I bet ❤ ❤❤❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks lonely. That modal jersey is gorgeous isn’t it!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

What an amazing selection of projects. Lots to look forward to. Enjoy the process. 🎉

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sandrasaunders3416]

Yes yes yes!!! this is my kind of sewing! I mostly use SOLID colour fabrics and make co-ordinating garments. Love the idea for the animal print jacket! You just gotta have some animal to pep up black haven't you. I'm not really a floral person but sometimes step out of my comfort zone and go for it.. Plains are an absolute basic to mix with patterns. Good luck hope you get them all made. xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Love love love all these plans ❤

[@thehudsons1895]

❤love that denim 😍

[@socarole66]

Oh my word Ruan!!! Some big 4/5 patterns I can't believe it 😂. Wow I hope it works for you and then you may become a convert and encourage more people to branch out?! I love Sew Direct and the 'club' means bargain patterns. McCalls will be right up your street. Good luck ❤

[@samdouglas6221]

I love your videos Ruan, you're so bright and fun. Are you making a video of the bag you made for your mum and other recent makes? I'd love to see them

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I’ll definitely show that in my next vlog maybe 🤞🏼

[@catherinepritchard489]

If you decided to dye your fabrics don’t forget to use a cotton thread too as there may be a problem dyeing something like Guterman

[@JuanitathesewingTrex]

I have a crop rtw leopard denim jacket - goes with everything 🦖

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh yay!!

[@PatriciaHarmer]

Loved the animal print denim so much I am copying you 🥴 Somewhat older than you but hey ho - Love your plans and you are so inspiring 😊

[@bodyandsoul17]

Great plans! Don’t forget the Big 5 show you yardage needs, so with 3 metres, that’s 3.3 yards, and like someone else said, they tend to overestimate needs, so should be find for the sleeveless view.

[@nicky-Sewandsnip]

The animal print jacket is going to look fabulous and will be set off perfectly by the bold solid colour garments 😍

[@SewnontheTyne]

Love how ambitious you are with your plans honey, but I actually have EVERY faith you'll get them done! Just signed up to Skillshare too - thank you! xxx

[@annerobinson647]

Thank you Ruan😊

[@TheOnlyJennySutton]

Nice plans!

[@moira7083]

I’ve been looking at the McCalls shirt dress for ages - will be very interested to see how it comes out for you because I’m slightly concerned that the ties may be just a bit much ie a bit bulky - but I do love the idea! 😊

[@constancegarcia8053]

Beautiful plans, looking forward to them all. I would like a catwalk! 💖💖💖

[@alisonwilliams3806]

The animal print will look great with that jacket + with the solid black trousers/white blouse + with the jumpsuit - that will be a great mix & match of outfits. So many plans but if you could do your hubby’s shirt for his birthday that would be good. If after your hubby shirt you could concentrate on your black & white items - then the jacket - that six to aim to get done. Good luck🤞❤️❤️

[@JaneyJane_sews]

I just watched Ivory Blush Roses and she has five videos on different ways to attach Rick Rack : heaps of embroidery stitches with metallic thread, sequins and beads. I’ve not seen Rick rack used in years. Think it will be on my shopping list now. ❤❤❤

[@dandiolvera3215]

I’ve made my husband a couple things by Wardrobe by me and really like the results. The instructions can be a little spotty, but I found a sew-along on KZbin that was helpful.

[@SEWDOITEMMA]

I think the le perlines jacket will look fabulous with the rydal jumpsuit and the black pietras - you’ve got 3-4 outfits there and it’ll come together beautifully 🫶🏻 oooh and I’m jumping on the modello rydal twinning 😂 totally enabled by a certain two lovely ladies (I wonder who they could be 😂) ❤❤❤

[@marionskinner]

Love the idea of the animal print crop denim jacket will look awesome with Pietra pants, two tops and jumpsuit!

[@barbaradavie150]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. So inspiring. Love all your sewing plans.

[@carolyncallender1394]

I am just the same!! Have lots of plans and fabrics waiting...just need more sewing time!! xx

[@jankerslake5813]

Great selection of makes Ruan - a mini capsule wardrobe. The leopard jacket with all the solids will look amazing together. I can just picture you in them. I’m just finishing my last Summer dress make and then I need to think about sensible planning for what to do next. Your vlog has made me want yo focus more on a more co-ordinating pieces. Very inspirational. Good luck and you’ll get it all done I’m sure. Who needs to sleep when there’s sewing to be done! 🤣 Have fun.

[@amdelorey]

All your choices are great! I am a Pietra fan - have made several. The jean jacket over your new outfits will be fabulous!

[@cherie_colours]

👏 Brilliant 👏 Yep totally get it. That Animal Print Jacket WILL BE AMAZING 🎉

[@debbieevans7276]

Gorgeous! Several challenges but super awesome. As I told my daughters when 7t7 were growing up: Dreaming is cheap so dream big!!❤❤

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Love that animal print for your jacket Ruan...will be gorgeous and all your solid (quilting term) fabrics will just help to show it off xx Karen

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Karen x

[@AmyM-u1j]

The pietra shorts version = very cool! Wearing a pair of mine today on my holidays

[@SewMyTime]

Loving the cropped jacket pattern😍. Another one on my list. Look forward to seeing your comments on how it makes up, instructions etc. Great plans and fabric/pattern pairing -I don’t work and they would all take me a month to so good luck 😂😂😂. Happy, productive sewing😮. Lynne

[@marieg2815]

I’ve been eyeing up that McCalls blouse pattern for ages, same view with view B sleeves and in a cotton dobby😂.

[@sewvertonmakery]

LOVE your plans, the solids are beautiful and will be so brilliant in your wardrobe. Happy sewing lovely one ❤

[@marionmathews9852]

Your plans appear to be very sound, and dare I say it, very sensible. I love the plans for the 2 white tops……stylish indeed with the black pants. Seems a tad ambitious, but you never know.

[@Lindam47]

Love all your makes, look forward to the finished projects, I’m sure you’ll whizz through them 😊. Happy sewing.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbfilion5646]

Lovely plans, the jacket will most perfect foe all the rest of the makes which are gorgeous. Love the bag, need me some noodlehead patterns. You go girl, beautiful plans, catwalk please

[@me_mysew_andmyms]

I have made exactly the same thing! Black Pietra wide leg trousers in that exact fabric 😂 I did slim the legs in as they do come up VERY wide. I’ll try and remember to ping a photo to you 😊

[@silverfireUK]

I just saw a lovely shirtdress that someone was wearing but as we were at a funeral I didn't feel I could gush over it/ask her to undo the wrap so that I could see how it worked! Now you have found the pattern for me!

[@lucythomson4629]

Lovely plans. Great inspiration as I need to sew more solid colours to go with all my patterned garments ❤

[@dianehess3706]

Wow, you’re ambitious 😅. I take FOREVER just sewing one thing 😂. I’m making my first Donny shirt. It’s a toile but I’m hoping I can wear it. So cross fingers. We all need “solid” garments in our wardrobe 😁. They give us so many more mix and match choices. Thank you for sharing! Your friend Diane ❤

[@lindajones5536]

love all the plans but I think id add a pale pink top for with your jacket too. Have you made up that white fabric with the quirky animals yet? I rushed off and bought some after seeing it ( "Ruan made me buy it") and can't make up my mind what to make!🤔

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

No not yet! But I think I’m going to make a Jenna in it 😊

[@jackief7849]

Well Ruan, you always entertain very well, I love your enthusiasm, you always cheer me up and make me laugh. Yes, I think you are a bit mad to think you can make all of these makes, but I will be looking forward to seeing what you get done LOL Happy sewing xxxxx

[@Ginevra345]

I love your enthusiasm such a fun video looks like the pieces will go together brilliantly 👌😎

[@StitchedUp]

Love the cardi, where have I seen that before? 😁 fabulous plans, can't wait to see Steve's shirt

[@foxynannabev]

oooh I’ve got the most gorgeous broderie anglaise fabric ❤ it’s white with red flowers hear & there & I think either the McCalls top or the Fleur top would look great in it 🥰 what u think Ruan?? that animal print denim fabric is absolutely gorgeous I’ve never seen anything like it before 😳 & I just love ❤️ love ❤️ love ❤️ it 😁 can’t wait to see all ur plans made up 😁 lv ya happy sewing hun xx

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

I did enjoy that and those fabrics are very easy on the eye. Gorgeous blue dress, black versatile trousers and a black jumpsuit, plus 2 white tops....I think you are a solid convert..whoop, whoop. We all need em in our wardrobes don't we. Good luck, though I fear you will be sidelining your hubby's shirt in favour of everything else. Let's see.....great vlog Ruan and different too! X

[@cornerhousewendy]

re tropical shirt you will easily get it out of 2m, I tend to get 2 shirts out of 3m for someone who is 6 foot. (hubby likes to have 2 of each) you can easily cut out the yokes on the bias and it works brilliantly if your fabric is a bit narrower. It's also a super quick make (afternoon). wardrobe by me have a great KZbin video that works brilliantly in tandem with the written instructions

[@debsmadethis]

Ooo that blue linen is beautiful. I bet you can get the sleeveless one out of your 3m.The cropped jacket will be awesome, perfect planning !!

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Great plans Ruan and there are a lot! I think the jacket fabric is a lovely animal print and will be perfect with the trousers and jumpsuit. I expect you know but the finished measurements on mccalls are usually on the tissue pattern pieces. Looking forward to seeing what you get done. 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Fluer top will be lovely ❤

[@stacypickett2501]

Love your plans. I don't want to say it but that is a lot of plans! However I agree with you, aim high!! The animal print denim jacket is going to pair so well with many of your plans.

[@angeliaharron]

Ah Ruan, grateful minds and all that?!!. I too have the cobalt ramie to make either pietras or a jumpsuit/overalls. I missed out on the modal jersey but hoping they get it again, otherwise some other black stretch for a wrap (or faux) jumpsuit. I love your idea for the jacket though I'm not brave enough for the animal print, I have some nice canvas and Jacquards. Your makes will be fab and just think haw many of your beautiful tops you can team up with the black pietras. Best of luck with it all Angela

[@lynnfrench4969]

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[@karolmolpus9536]

Yes, Dolby fabric will be a great Summer make!❤

[@belyndagalbraith6851]

Can you do a sewing comparison of the Fleur and Nell dress. I don’t know which pattern to get

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I haven’t made the Nell yet and I don’t think I’ll be making it with the weather starting to change I’m afraid x

[@Craftytutu]

Ooh! So many great plans, can’t wait to see how you get on 😃 I also think a black dobby top would look stunning with the pietra pants and the animal print jacket though 😍

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

Some great plans there - I look forward to seeing the finished items - I think you are ambitious but I agree it's better to aim high! The cobalt blue linen is beautiful and I think will look stunning in that dress. Happy sewing!❤️

[@thecurlysewista]

Woohoo your blue linen is even more beautiful than I imagined!! 😍😍 It’s going to look great on you.. Thank you for the shout out 😘😘 and lemme know when you make a start on yours- although you’ve made me think I probably need to make sure I fit into the size band of the pattern i have! whoops 😅 xx

[@laurajones4088]

Lots of great plans! Love the blue linen and shirt dress pattern. Not sure what sizing works for you, but I think 18 may be too large. A really helpful video on Big5 sizing is Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle- it’s an old video from Nancy Zieman. Also there’s a shirt dress challenge for September. I’m making the WBM shirt for my nephew. Happy sewing, Ruan!

[@niawilshaw3522]

I've made the WBM shirt for husband, dad AND brother. It's a really nice pattern, and they all love it

[@theresawagner2642]

You have totally inspired me to get the Petra Pants pattern and in black also. I do need a solid black pair of pants. Anxious to see all you makes you've shown. Happy Sewing!

[@Jenns_creative_spot]

I love all of your plans Ruan! I also have a brown and black leopard print denim and I plan to make a jacket, but I’m very intimidated by the thought. I have a Mimi G pattern in mind so I hope there will be a video to help. Good luck with all of your plans. They’re going to be gorgeous!

[@jacquieblacquiere5186]

Go for the cropped jacket! Ive just finished one, the Pattern Emporium Smitten, and i absolutely love it. I never thought id wear cropped, as i am generously proportioned, but it looks wonderful in my humble opinion. Now i have to find an animal print denim, i just have to!

[@thebrumstitcher495]

Fabulous plans! 😍 You’ve got me thinking about my autumn makes 🤔 I’m in need of some solids too 😂

[@lizsheridan5357]

You have a mini capsule wardrobe there, great plans

[@SueTownson]

Great variety - I love solid fabrics. I prefer them to patterned though I do like a beautiful print. It depends how long you upcoming season is as to whether you can get them done. I think you will make the tops and the trousers and the jacket definitely then perhaps the jumpsuit and possible hubby's shirt. I always put other people's stuff before my own - it tends to weigh too heavily on my mind if I don't get it done - so it's always a double win😂. I'm guessing the dress and the bag will be delayed... So that's my bet - 6 out of 8??? That's good going.😎❤ Plus Happy Birthday for next week 🥳🥳🥳Party ON

[@janicecoulson5388]

Where you have your desk in your sewing room. Is it over a radiator? Moving house and my new sewing room is going to be inside!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes mine is over a radiator 👍🏼

[@lesleysmith7452]

Loving the black trousers and white tops especially the fleur! Can’t wait to see them 😍xxx