studio vlog (making a fairy wedding dress, packaging & a catch up!)

I’ve missed you! It’s been a while so come see what I’ve been up to & let's chat!
Make a cuppa & grab your closet WIP & watch a week in my life running my small business, packaging, working on custom orders, making a fairy wedding dress, and crocheting.
Sending lots of love & as always let me know what you’re working on in the comments!
(ps. I had to film this one on my iPhone as the camera I have been borrowing previously had to be returned! Saving up for a new camera, so hopefully the quality will be improved in the next video! Thanks for understanding!)

[@fromcarlyb]

oh hi there crafty pals!! it's been a while! let me know what your current WIP is & how it's going in the comments! i'm just about to start working on my first knitted jumper from cardigang knits!

[@melreally]

Ok so watched till end, ❤ please please do you have a tutorial on how to do the whole dress...esp that skirt part!!! Wow❤❤❤

[@nniffa393]

I'm currently working on a crochet cover for my walking stick. I'm not 100% sure how it's gonna work out but I'm having a go. I'm loving your fairy princess wedding dress!

[@fromcarlyb]

Oooh I love this concept!! I hope it turns out just how you envisioned!! 💖

[@gerb3664]

Hi! I am thinking of a wardrobe for my power wheelchair! Quilted? Knitted?

[@gerb3664]

I do need to be careful Because I got the edge of skirt caught in front wheels and had to be cut out of the skirt. Embarrassing!

[@heathermade7294]

So beautiful to see how much care you put into your offerings for others

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for saying that! I hope each parcel feels a little magical to open. Yes mending!! That's amazing & good on you. Hope it turned out just how you hoped.

Gosh, this shirt is amazing ❤❤❤❤, love it so much!

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@emilyrosethegreat]

Your dresses are always so inspiring!! This week I'm making my first ever pair of trousers 😱 lime green striped linen... seriously can't wait to wear them! It's going great so far, but soon I have to start the hard part... the fly.... wish me luck!

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you! That's so lovely. Yayyy!! You can do this!! Good luck friend - green striped linen sounds absolutely divine.... keep me posted!

[@LifeByHellen]

OMG i just found your channel and i love it so much! love the aesthetic and the vibes. binge watching all your stuff 😎

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for being here!!!

[@iwishfortherain]

If your heat press is temp and time adjustable you can do some really fun stuff like flocking, foiling devore or sublimation dying

[@fromcarlyb]

LOVE IT!! I'm gonna look into this!

[@vernieplummer5148]

Woohoo I'm first! I never get to be first. Love your stuff Carly. Keep up the good work.

[@fromcarlyb]

Hahah hey Vernie !! Thanks for being here!!

[@FoD1975]

Love that idea for ruffling fabric and am going to try it! 👍🏻 This video was a while ago, but I just made a scrappy strips bag for my iPad. 😊 Deb x

[@elijahmeredith7682]

Love this videoooooooooooo

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you elijahhhhhhhh

[@iwishfortherain]

I’m currently working on my final collection for fashion school. It’s been super hard to stay motivated on my mid year break especially especially in this cold weather.

[@fromcarlyb]

Good luck mate!! You're gonna smash it!!! Sending lots of fashion school motivation & inspiration.

[@lynnieblinnie1066]

It’s so nice to see your process. Love love love the fairy dress. It’s beautiful

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ellensetchkopalmerlee6481]

Hi Carly! Your videos are a bright spot in my week! Love your vlog style BTS content! Helps me to imagine someday having my own small biz! 💖 Thank you for being you - I’m always smiling watching your content and you never cease to inspire me! I’m currently working on making some magical drawstring bags for friends! Hoping to get into patch work dresses soon! (Your fairy dress is beyond joyful and magical! Can’t wait to see how it turns out! ✨🥰)

[@fromcarlyb]

Hi Ellen!! Thank you so much for watching, it means a lot!! You are the best friend making those gifts for your friends - I hope they love them! Yayyyyyy that sounds so exciting. Good luck & happy sewing fellow fairy!!!!

[@saneminotaur]

Lovely to see you back after a much needed break ❤ It was cool to see a bit more behind the scenes with the business aspect as well as the creative part. The merch design is so cute! I'm in the process of making a bag, still in the midst of cutting pattern pieces out; hubby got me a sewing machine for my birthday! Wasn't as scary as I'd expected; drafting a pattern was far worse 😅 Would love to see your fairy wedding dress when it's finished ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much friend. Appreciate your comment! A bag sounds amazing!! Ohhhhh a GREAT birthday present - way to go hubby! I hope it goes really well, sending great sewing vibes!

[@BRILLATALLER]

You're soooo sweet! I love your work❤❤❤❤

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you so much!!!

[@joysudduth8185]

I’m working on custom button ups for my boyfriend, keepsake animals for my family, and 3 embroidery pieces…

[@Anna-zr4ls]

I am making flannel, self binding, baby blankets and baby burpees for a baby shower. I am also making a bed spread, pillow shams and throw pillow slip covers 😩😰🫣👊🏼

[@fromcarlyb]

Oooh it sounds like you are hard at work! I hope all your projects go so well, they sound so fun!

[@meredithgabriella471]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch!!

[@fromcarlyb]

heheheh thanks gabs :')

[@zoeestella8984]

Thanks for another great video! Loving all of the fairy princess vibes from your tiered dress ❤️❤️❤️. I'm currently working on a shirred tiered dress that I'm patchworking from some remnants from my stash and I also bought the nunzia dress which I'm excited to make! Looking forward to seeing what you do next ☺️

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much Zoe!! She's a magical one for sure! Ooooh that sounds so beautiful!! Ah I'm so excited for you - I hope you like the Nunzia dress as much as I did, it's a favourite out of all my makes. Happy sewing friend

[@irenepedone4202]

This video was so inspiring! To see all the different projects that you've made🌺 my current project is a crochet dress, I hope that is going to turn out as I wanted because I'm not following a pattern

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much :') How kind! OoOooooh that sounds BEAUTIFUL!! i hope it goes well!

[@LG-dj9qr]

Chain piecing.

[@hermionedannunzio9422]

how do you let yourself have space to be creative when it's not one's job? I am really struggling with this

[@fromcarlyb]

I'm lucky at the moment that being creative is my full time thing.. but it's so hard when you have to find and make time for it amongst other responsibilities. I hope you keep finding little pockets of time to be creative & get to enjoy your craft!!Sending love.

[@vernieplummer5148]

Woohoo I'm first! I never get to be first. Love your stuff Carly. Keep up the good work.