Sewing the Spring Trends 2023

[@bredalynch35]

Another wonderful round up of patterns and fabric ❤

[@alisonkirk5720]

As others have said you are such a joy to watch and listen to Lucy! Look at all that inspiration you have given us this week 😂 we just need that extra day in the week with no interruptions 🤩

[@stefcos100]

Great video. So useful you add everything below. Very inspiring.

[@clothingalterations]

Great video 👍🌺🌿🏵🍀

[@janetlink9756]

Simply lovely!

[@normagoggin2851]

Thanks Lucy - great video and inspiration

[@gillianjf260]

Great video. So helpful pointing to new trends. Well done. Thank you 😊

[@SewEssential]

It's a pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@emma__sews]

Loved the selection of pictures of the different ways of wearing the cargo pants trend. So helpful!

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Wow! Phew, I'm out of breath just watching you! You provide us with so much information and I love seeing what fabric combos you recommend. I have to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the billowy, oversized clothing. I'm 5'2" and not rail thin - not overweight either, but these styles overwhelm my frame and often make me look overweight and frumpy. Do you ever do pattern/fabric combos for various body types or heights? Thanks for all the work you put into all of your videos.

[@sandradawson5189]

Thank you Lucy. Loved seeing all the new trends. I will also be sticking to my skinny jeans as I have so many of them in different colours. I love to see your sewing tutorials on making clothing items. Thank you again and keep up the good work. 👏👏

[@anneforster8692]

That was a fabulous tour de force video. Amazing choices, so much inspiration. Loved it!

[@SewEssential]

Great stuff I'm so glad you liked it, thanks for watching.

[@susanstewart1402]

Lovely choices and great analysis of the spring trends. Thanks for your marathon video! I particularly like your blouse fabric .. it suits your colouring and moves well.

[@joannewalker6728]

Love, love, love that video -can't get enough of flares either 😂

[@tammymasson2343]

Oh, Lucy! I love waking up on Friday mornings to watch your weekly video first thing! I look forward to your videos so much! I was overjoyed to see that I own several of the patterns you highlighted. Your fabric choices are absolutely gorgeous!!

[@michaelgracewatts2943]

What a choice and I am certainly raring to go! Lovely range of both patterns and fabrice...Grace

[@SewEssential]

Great suff Grace, so pleased to hear it, enjoy!

[@lindseyr4966]

yay, shapely trousers with "cargo" pockets, that'll work for me 🌻

[@catherinelennon4804]

Great video. You definitely earned a big mug of tea!

[@SewEssential]

Phew! I know, I must admit I felt tired at the end! All in the name of sewing and inspiration and you lovely lot though!

[@helenhamilton9473]

Great video! - I loved the shortened run down of the patterns. There were soo many gorgeous ones too. Great inspiration Thank you for taking the time

[@annerobinson647]

Brilliant you look so put together yet comfortable 😃👍

[@carolhughes312]

That was a great vlog - loved all of the inspirational pics that you included

[@marathorne6821]

Loved it all, Lucy! Great that shapely styles are back 😍

[@suetulley2222]

So many great inspirations! Thank you

[@paulinegee4083]

Does poly viscose crease easily.thank you love your videos.

[@juliemulie1805]

Really enjoyed this one Lucy. Must confess however that the first time I watched this I was very short on sleep and zoned out when I saw the large stack of fabric. I drifted in and out of sleep thinking how fortunate it would be to own a fabric store! I watched it again and stayed awake this time!

[@MM-pe9ik]

epic video, love everything

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much

[@dawnwiltshaw7153]

Hi Lucy really enjoyed your video today it gives me some great ideas thank you 😊

[@sahonynatasha8136]

Love this❤

[@SewEssential]

Thank you I'm so glad you enjoyed it

[@lunasmum6869]

Thanks for this lovely video. What are trends? Is it what the designers dictate or what customers want? Personally I don't follow trends, never have but just wear what I like which may or may not fit in with 'trends'. I love the Vicky Sews Esther dress so I may have to buy that pattern!

[@nancylourose]

Fun video to watch. I really dislike the feel of viscose, can you suggest an alternative, please?

[@heartlandscolorcarecarpetd1157]

Yoo nailed with the first and the last pattern :)

[@annebrown886]

Well done Lucy a great video. I think you should take a lie down after that mammoth session ✂️🪡💕🧵x

[@SewEssential]

Haha Anne, it was quite the work out! I'll happily take your advice!

[@jadrankacarmichael5392]

Hi Lucy, what weight of fusible interfacing shall I use for the shirts’ collars and cuffs?

[@tinamccartney3778]

Is your website down? I can't seem to connect with any of the links. Amazing video!!!

[@CrazyAuntVal]

I was smitten with everything you've shown (although I would take a pass on the pink blazer) but I do have a question. Could you please explain what you mean by "dead stock" fabrics? It's such a sad name for such lovely fabric!

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Hi ! Are the fabrics priced per meter or half meter please

[@serenitysews1691]

Hi Lucy great video this week. Went on to website to buy some fabric and couldn't locate the new ones, when will they be live?

[@SewEssential]

Hi Katherine, they are live, but aren't showing in the categories for some reason, very frustrating. If you check the description though you will find the individual links to each and every fabric featured and we will work on getting them to show up properly too.

[@NoThanks28]

But what about that green fabric of your top?

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Hi Lucy. What was the name of the dash wood fabric as doesn’t seem to be on the link?

[@SewEssential]

Hey Ruth, here's the link to the Dashwood, it is sooooo pretty www.sewessential.co.uk/spotted-print-rayon-woven-fabric-royal-and-multi

[@genesehoward7048]

What is dead stock?

[@WendyGouldin]

Hey Lucy thanks for the tour de force! Can I ask what the blouse you are wearing is? I thought it was a v-neck one I saw you wearing another time and asked you about but it seems to have a collar. Really pretty. Great video. Now have lots of ideas!

[@donnac_sews4941]

I’d love to know that too Lucy . It really suits you and I’ve been looking for a similar pattern 👍

[@katinsu7700]

The Stylearc Armidale dress has this sort of neckline and could probably be turned into a blouse very easily

[@BinalTosar-gr4ls]

Aww the pattern you showed for a bomber jacket, would actually be described as a field jacket…..

[@cleanqueen75]

I’m only 5 foot. Those oversized shirt would swallow me up!

[@kjones2008]

I’m learning that we all need to find our comfort zone in any trend.

[@carolmichell4860]

I love sewing a shirt, but as a busty petite, I won’t be going for the oversized look: I love something more tailored

[@dorothytomniuk4106]

Love the Viki Sews trousers, however, won't be buying that pattern on general principle.

[@DD-hf7vh]

Viki sews patterns are HALF the price from Etsy ....why pay double buying from the company...I buy all my viki sews payternsvfrom etsy they arrive in seconds...

[@252jdw1]

I personally prefer to have a multi size pattern as I have to grade between sizes. It also means that you don’t have to print numerous A4 pages and assemble or send off for printing at an additional cost. I have bought the patterns from Etsy but find that with the need to grade between sizes it is easier so it works better for me to buy the pattern in this format.