Tilly and The Buttons Frankie Baseball Tee Review plus and Intro to Jersey Fabric

[@hooktwirler9823]

Cheryl that t shirt is perfection! Love the colours! It can be so hard to find a really pretty pink. Off to order and copy you shamelessly 😍😍😍

[@StitchyBee]

Nancy Harvey-Kemper aww, bless you thanks Nancy. I have sold that batch but more is on the way. I’ll give you a heads up here 🌷

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Nancy, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@jillm8484]

Your hair looks fab! I love the pink and white jersey you have chosen. Very pretty!

[@StitchyBee]

Jill M thanks Jill 🌷

[@lisafenn4238]

Hi Cheryl. I absolutely love your Frankie top.. the colours of the fabrics look gorgeous on you. xxxxx

[@StitchyBee]

Lisa Fenn thank you Lisa 🌷

[@juliadroy1179]

Lovely fabric such a pretty pink colour.

[@StitchyBee]

Julia Droy thanks Julia 💐

[@bazoin1]

Extremely useful information on these fabrics especially as I am a beginner and ordering on line a lot. Waiting for your pink and white jersey to come back in to stock looks great quality. Look forward to next vlog.

[@StitchyBee]

bazoin1 thank you so much 🌷

[@StitchyBee]

Hello again, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@veragiles981]

The Frankie -tee looks great and the colours so fresh. What a lovely choice and beautifully made. I know exactly what you mean by the 'right' sort of white jersey!! Can't wait to see the sweat-shirting for the hoodie. It's a lovely book, isn't it?

[@StitchyBee]

Vera Giles thank you Vera, yes I love the look of these patterns, such a lovely change from dresses 👍🏻

[@kimkennedy90]

Love the pink colour, your top looks great

[@StitchyBee]

Kim Kennedy thanks Kim 🌷

[@jackief7849]

Hi Cheyl, love the colours you picked for your Frankie baseball tee. I must get on your site and order some of both pink and white and I also think the black is good too, you are right about jersey fabrics, I sew almost all my clothes in jersey, I just prefer it to cottons etc , its more forgiving with my lumps and bumps. I will also be purchasing Tilly's new book. I have made the Stella pattern as it was free with a magazine I bought a few weeks ago, it turned out lovely. xx

[@StitchyBee]

Jackie F thanks Jackie, the jersey is sold out now but I have more arriving in the next few days. Will let you know here when it’s in. 🌷 Yes I got the free Stella hoodie pattern too with a mag, it’ll save us tracing the pattern 👍🏻

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Jackie, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@gaynorturner5370]

Thank you Cheryl loved your review, this Tee shirt is lovely I haven't got the Tilly book but I may be tempted now. Love the fabric as I do all of your other fabrics. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Happy sewing!

[@StitchyBee]

Gaynor Turner thank you Gaynor, it’s a great book, really wearable patterns 👍🏻🌷

[@No_raw_edges]

Really helpful video Cheryl. I agree it is a bit of a minefield ordering jersey fabrics online & I have had to rethink plans a few times after receiving an order (but never after ordering from you!) Will feel more confident now. Love the Frankie!

[@StitchyBee]

Makeitsew 22 thank you so much 🌷

[@kristagarner4664]

Thank you for explaining fabric I need that so much. Most times I don't know what to make out of what.

[@StitchyBee]

Krista Garner thanks Krista 🌷

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I love your tee shirt and it looks lovely on you. 🤗Great video as always.

[@StitchyBee]

Ruth Lanwarne thanks Ruth 😘

[@denbeesewswhat9841]

Thanks for this Cheryl, I have the Frankie t planned so all the advise is appreciated. Agree with you about buying jersey online which I do for most of my fabric and I also need white T's in my wardrobe 👍

[@StitchyBee]

Den Bee Sews What thanks Den 🌷

[@FashionDivaNY]

I love the highlights

[@StitchyBee]

FashionDivaNY thank you 😊

[@caroljmorgan9870]

Lisa, thank you for taking you time to teach about these fabrics. I have tended to stay away from knits and jerseys but you explain things so well that I am willing to give them a try. I like to always order just a little more than I actually need so I can play with it a little before I make a garment. Thank you again!

[@mirjamschouten4974]

Love your t shirt, very nice fabric

[@StitchyBee]

Mirjam Schouten thank you Mirjam 🌷

[@sewagnes6706]

Loving the highlights Cheryl! I just love the pink colour you've used. The jersey looks really good quality. I must have a look further. Look forward to seeing the sweatshirt you use for the Stella Hoody next week. Have a great week xx

[@StitchyBee]

sewagnes thanks Agnes 🌷😘

[@christinecrabb1911]

Thank you, excellent information and fabric 👍😍

[@StitchyBee]

Christine Crabb thank you Christine 🌷

[@MsHighpeaks]

Looks lovely the fabric is gorgeous

[@StitchyBee]

daydreambeliever thank you 🌷

[@deanp52403]

Love the pretty woman quote!

[@StitchyBee]

She Bauer 😃🌷

[@myralorraine]

That tee is so pretty on you! I especially love the colors you selected! Wow!...The fabric sold out very quickly too!

[@StitchyBee]

Myra Lorraine thank you Myra 🌷🌷

[@quiltygal6981]

Ok how many other people tried to measure their foot against their arm !! lol I do the four pins for the neck line I just fold the top in half and do front and back fold and then put those together to find the side point, works well and no measurements. I also use my walking foot for stretch especially the hems. I always straighten the side seams as I don't have any curves and just end up with a sticky out side bit at my hips ! so that will work well for your husband. I love a raglan I have just made the Visby a new pattern by Itch to Stitch it has a plain raglan a Henley and a hoodie. May be my new favourite as I didn't have to adjust the pattern at all.

[@StitchyBee]

Quiltygal ha ha 😂😂😘 Fab tip regarding straightening the sides, I think I’ll do that in future 🌷

[@ppuyle1]

Great Frankie top Cheryl! I liked the knits review!

[@StitchyBee]

Aquilterknits thanks Pam 🌷

[@thehousecatdiary9667]

Lovely fabric. Looked great made up.

[@StitchyBee]

The Housecat Diary thank you so much 🌷

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Love the shirt. Thanks for the video, have fun sewing, later.

[@StitchyBee]

Rosalind Hamilton thank you so much Rosalind 🌷

[@602redroses]

Your top is so pretty and the fabric too.

[@StitchyBee]

602redroses thank you 🌷

[@meletiawike3766]

This tee looks so good on you and your hair is beautiful today.

[@StitchyBee]

Meletia Wike thanks Meletia 🌷

[@katrinamusgrave1167]

I just placed an order on your website 🥰❤. I couldnt afford to order much though because the US conversion and the fee paypal charges to convert is costly but I'm so excited to try your fabric, especially the dolphins I bought 🥰

[@StitchyBee]

Thank you so much Katrina, you’ll love your fabric 🥰

[@StitchedUp]

lovely video as always Cheryl I always look forward to them, I can't believe the pink and white cotton jersey has sold out already lol, but soooooo glad I managed to get some of the ponte before that has sold out again tonight x

[@StitchyBee]

Stitched Up! Thanks Rach, yes so sorry about the fabric going so fast. I have lots more pink and white arriving next week - I daren’t sell it before it arrives, so will update the site next week. Thanks for your kind words, really lovely of you. X

[@StitchyBee]

Hiya Rach, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage xx

[@StitchedUp]

woop woop! thanks Cheryl, just ordered xxx

[@StitchyBee]

Thanks Rach, glad you got sorted 👍🏻🌷

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

The Frankie looks great on you. Hoping to make one if I have some fabric left after making a dress from my floral grey fabric that came today from you. Hair is looking en flique ;)

[@StitchyBee]

Elizabeth Taylor thanks Lizzie 😚 I was thinking the grey modal would make a perfect Frankie 👍🏻

[@ZennaDonna]

Great review! Love the pattern!

[@StitchyBee]

thank you so much 🌷

[@suetucker3116]

Brilliant video Cheryl, love your t-shirt, I've just got Tilly's book too, so I'm going to order some of your pink and white fabric now and have a go, I really like the idea of having a matching hoodie too - are the pinks the same for the sweatshirt fabric? Great for a casual weekend capsule wardrobe 💼👚💕

[@StitchyBee]

sue tucker thanks Sue, there’s more fabric arriving soon. The sweatshirt fabric is thicker, but also in blush pink. Coming soon 🤞🏻🌷

[@suetucker3116]

Stitchy Bee thank you 🙏 I’ll hopefully be able to order all 3 together - thanks for the update x

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Sue, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@suetucker3116]

Stitchy Bee 🐝 thank you! I’ve placed my order ❤️✂️❤️

[@StitchyBee]

Thanks Sue, glad you got sorted 😘

[@sewgatormomm]

That shirt is perfect! The fabric lesson was wonderful. My order from your shop has arrived, but I can't open it until my birthday, lol. I do believe I'm going to have to get a birthday order Part Two, when the knits get restocked.

[@StitchyBee]

sewgatormomm aww, have a lovely Birthday 🌷🎂💐

[@StitchyBee]

Hello, lots more jersey stock is now online. White to follow in the next week or so 👍🏻

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Cheryl, love your baseball tee👍. I have just received Tillie's new book for my Birthday and my first two choices were the baseball tee and the hoodie 😁. Love them both and looking forward to seeing your hoodie too. Great advice about the necklines. Funnily enough I got into stretch fabrics quicker than woven and I'm sure that's because I got myself an overlocker. Such a fantastic thing to have when using stretch fabric and makes things so quick. Saying that for people who haven't got one the zig zag stitch is great too isn't it👍. The other good thing about using a nice stretch cotton spandex is that any bits left over can be used for underwear and I have found that knickers are not as complicated as you might think. You always have such lovely fabrics in your shop so I'll definitely be keeping my eye on that😉. Happy sewing Cheryl and looking forward to your next video😘

[@StitchyBee]

Sally Dingle thank you so much Sally 🌷 Funnily enough I have a little “knicker” pile of scraps ready. Just need to find more time 🤦🏻‍♀️ Yes I love stretch fabric sewing too, I like how quick they make up 👍🏻 Have a lovely week and thank you for your kind words 💐

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Sally, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage xx

[@sallydingle321]

Stitchy Bee oh, hi Cheryl, thanks so much for that.... I'll be on line tonight 👍😘

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I’ve just watched this again as thinking I should make some white tees. I made this Frankie tee but wasn’t super happy with the finish on the neck. It certainly wasnt as nice as yours. Seeing this again made me think I should dig it out as could have been over critical😆 I think I may have tried to do the little triangle detail at the front which didn’t work very well for me. I always enjoy your videos Cheryl as so natural and detailed. 😘

[@StitchyBee]

ahh thanks Ruth 😊Although I can't believe your sewing is anything less than perfect. You're right, we can be over critical of our work, although I've noticed more flaws on shop-bought clothes too since I began sewing, I guess none of us are perfect eh? Have fun sewing, lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind words.xx

[@Chelbyuk]

Loving the Frankie top, I need to make this this month!! I'm trying to make basics to pull my wardrobe together (& I have the book) so should have a go. I'm interested in seeing your "male" version as of it turns out ok my hubby would like a few of these 😉 x

[@StitchyBee]

Chelbyuk thanks for watching 🌷 I’ll pop a post on here when I’ve hacked the pattern 👍🏻

[@SewNaturalDane]

Great tips, I do that as well quartering off the neckband and body of the shirt so the neckband goes in smooth. The fabric is beautiful. Can you believe I still haven't bought a tilly pattern? One day I'll have to give her patterns a try. Btw, I'm just noticing you colored your hair, very pretty.

[@StitchyBee]

NaturalDane thank you Nateida 🌷 Yes I was quite new to Tilly patterns last year, but glad I tried them, the instructions are great 👍🏻

[@sarahosmari7870]

You should grab a copy of her book fantastic patterns and the explanation is flawless. Tilly & The Buttons has aother book called Love at First Stitch fantastic patterns in there too and tbe explanations is flawless too happy sewing Natural Dane 😊

[@zaescfgbhnj]

Simplicity has a Men’s Baseball Tee pattern. It is a Mimi G Style #8613. I’m looking forward to making the Frankie shirt. Thank you for tips on sewing with knits & neckbands❤️

[@StitchyBee]

Pamela Watson thanks Pamela 🌷

[@empressnoel1661]

Thanks so much for the jersey lesson!

[@StitchyBee]

Empress Noel thank you 🌷

[@YorkshireKaren]

Thank you so much, I love all your videos but this one was especially helpful! I usually make size 5 in Tilly patterns too, but I was worried that the Frankie T-shirt looked a bit baggy and loose fitting for me. However, it looks so good on you that I’m going to have a go at it now, so thank you for sharing your thoughts on it. I’ve made the Stella hoodie and absolutely love it, I chose some grey and pink flowered French Terry, which was perfect, and lined the hood with pink jersey. My sister has already begged me to make her one! I hope yours turns out well too x

[@StitchyBee]

Karen Dodgson thank you Karen, good luck with your Frankie, it’s lovely to wear. Excited about making the Stella this weekend, yours sounds lovely 🌷

[@sarahmay1311]

Hi Cheryl,Lovely top. Will you be restocking the white jersey? ThanksSarah

[@StitchyBee]

Sarah May thanks Sarah, yes I will 🌷 Hopefully in the next few days.

[@StitchyBee]

Sarah May i’ll personally let you know here. 👍🏻

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Sarah, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Sarah, just to let you know the white jersey is back in stock (for now but is selling fast).x

[@StayStitching]

Although rayon might be my favorite fabric, I really prefer a cotton rich knit. I find rayon jerseys to be super springy, stretchy, and clingy compared to cotton jerseys. Your fabrics look gorgeous!

[@StitchyBee]

Stay Stitching thank you so much 🌷

[@Wonderling14]

Hey Cheryl, great tee, loved the colors. Do you think you would consider the fabric a "medium" weight. I just don't have a good feel for the weights!

[@StitchyBee]

Linda Novota thanks Linda, yes I would call it a medium weight 👍🏻

[@dancetoday542]

Hi, I am back to sewing and would like to know if the pink cotton/spandex is 50% 4-way stretch. I love your videos, they are so informative.

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Marilyn yes it is, I tested it last week for another lady who needed 50%. Than you for your kind words 🌷

[@dancetoday542]

@@StitchyBee Thank you, it does look lovely fabric.I ordered some other fabric from you and that is on its way, hurrah!

[@janicek6399]

Your hair is lovely and so is your shirt. Good luck with the man shirts. FYI advice for neckline. Don't use a measuring tape, just fold the garment in half. Mark with chalk, fold in fourths, mark with chalk. Now the neckline is quartered and you can easily attach them together. There is a huge variety of tee shirt quality here in the states, so if you don't mind sharing, what brand does your husband bring back to you?

[@StitchyBee]

Janice K thank you Janice 🌷 Great tip 👍🏻 He usually buys American Eagle, Gap and Hollister.

[@weaver7249]

I love your jersey and I live in America.

[@denbeesewswhat9841]

Forgot to ask but would viscose jersey be ok for the Frankie? I have some that is the same weight as the one you showed 👍

[@StitchyBee]

Den Bee Sews What thanks Den, yes sure, it would make a lovely light version 👍🏻

[@tracyfrost]

i like the cuffs excellent idea. do you ship fabrics to Cape Town, South Africa

[@StitchyBee]

thank you Tracy, yep, I sure do ship to South Africa 🌷

[@CraftyClaire75]

Love the tee, I have the book too and have bookmarked this for next month. I want to make another coco but desperate for a retro jersey print, have you got any? Or any recommendations? X

[@StitchyBee]

CraftyClaire75 Hi Claire, no retro prints at the mo, jersey is pretty limited in the pattern stakes at all my suppliers. 🌷

[@katesterling8915]

Hi. Thank you. Learnt so much. Can you get the Jersey in a soft grey. I'm not a pink person but white and grey block would look great. ☆TY ☆

[@StitchyBee]

Kate Sterling thanks Kate, the grey is ordered 👍🏻 Will let you know when it arrives.🌷

[@jobailey4890]

Agree! I have just ordered a meter of the grey from Stitchy Bee! Can't wait to give this a go 😁

[@jennistevenson796]

Hi Cheryl, love your vlog. I wanted to order some fabric and filled a basket online. I live in France and the shipping cost is rather steep for me although I love the look of your jersey fabrics. Do you offer any free shipping for a bigger order at all ? Hope you don’t mind me asking and that you are well.

[@starophie]

actually, your neck measurement (generally speaking) is twice your wrist! so it makes perfect sense that it worked out 😊

[@hooktwirler9823]

Oh no! Sold out! 😢😢😢 will you be able to get more?

[@StitchyBee]

Nancy Harvey-Kemper so sorry Nancy yes, more arriving shortly. Will let you know here 🌷

[@meletiawike3766]

I went to the website to order fabric and the black was the only color left. I would love some pink and white. Will you be restocking?

[@StitchyBee]

Meletia Wike thank you Meletia for ordering, yes the pink and white will be coming in the next few days. Will let you know on here 🌷

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Meletia, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@murielbailiwick2978]

Have the book and have that lovely red striped/spots reversible fabric I bought from you. Only decision to make - spot or striped body.....

[@StitchyBee]

Muriel Bailiwick ooh decisions! I’d go with stripe on the body so you can correctly follow the grainline with the spots on the sleeve 👍🏻

[@sarahosmari7870]

Hi Cheryl I hope you can order more of this beautiful cotton jersey I looked on your website to order and all the three colours you showed on your blog has sold out completely 😟

[@StitchyBee]

sarah osmari so sorry Sarah, I have more arriving in the next few days. Will let you know here 👍🏻

[@sarahosmari7870]

Excellent news Cheryl and thank you for getting back to me so soon. You are a fantastic customer service. Your fabrics are amazing because I have ordered from you and what you say about your fabric is so true 😊😊

[@StitchyBee]

Thanks again Sarah, so nice of you. Hoping to improve my service by actually having more stock 🙄😂 Thanks for bearing with me 😘😘

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Sarah, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@sarahosmari7870]

Stitchy Bee Thank you so much for letting me know I am under the weather. 😩😩 I hope to order very soon. Thank you once again for letting me know. 😊😊

[@cathleenvance4441]

Would be nice to see a sew along to see how you did the neckline inside.

[@carlyb8546]

Your Frankie top looks so lovely! I would love to make one with the same fabric but I’m too late, it’s sold out already 😟.

[@StitchyBee]

Carly B so sorry Carly. I have more arriving next week 🌷

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Carly, lots more jersey stock is now online. White to follow in the next week or so 👍🏻

[@carlyb8546]

Stitchy Bee just placed my order, thanks for letting me know 😊.

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Carly, the jersey is back in stock :-) (Selling fast though)

[@carlyb8546]

Stitchy Bee just ordered some interlock jersey, thank you so much for letting me know. 👍

[@angelspadafore4268]

Enjoy your video's. I don't think the bottom of the top is too big at all. Clothing doesn't look good if it's too tight.

[@StitchyBee]

Angel Spadafore thanks Angel 🌷

[@MsHighpeaks]

Just wondered will you be getting any spots or stripes in The perfect jersey?

[@StitchyBee]

daydreambeliever just solids for now but will be adding more later in the year 👍🏻

[@tracyfrost]

I can't find your Stella hoodie?

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Tracy, I had to switch it around until later as I'm waiting on the perfect fabric for it.x

[@tracyfrost]

Please let me know when you make it

[@StitchyBee]

Will do, won't be long either :-)

[@weaver7249]

You are always sold out, when I try to order. It's crazy!

[@StitchyBee]

Dana Moore so sorry Dana, getting enough stock is so hard, more coming next week 👍🏻🌷

[@weaver7249]

Stitchy Bee - i will keep trying. You stock beautiful fabric.

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Dana, just to let you know the jersey is back in stock in case you wanted any before it goes again. No white this week sadly but lots of other colours..stitchybee.co.uk/collections/frontpage

[@StitchyBee]

Hi Dana, the white jersey is back in stock, but selling fast.x

[@paulinemcleggan7585]

The sound on your video sounds distorted, sorry to say. I have never sewn with jersey, never sewn mu h just learning

[@StitchyBee]

Oh no! Sorry it's not great for you Pauline, I tested it on a few devices and thought I'd perfected it. Will take another look. Thanks for watching 😊