Summer Sewing Makes - Part 1

[@kaywilliams3435]

Fantastic makes Angela! The Estelle dress looks gorgeous on you and your co-ord set is amazing too! Looking forward to part 2. ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cherylynn927]

I love the way the hem hangs on the black and white dress. It looks a bit sassy! Cute

[@DevonThreadTales]

He he - I love that - thank you 🥰

[@jennyturner6399]

Lots of lovely garments, thanks for sharing 🍓🧶🌈💙

[@DevonThreadTales]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cherylynn927]

All of your makes were lovely and looked great on you. Very nice choice of fabric and patterns.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@sallyadams3981]

I like your green set, its very pretty. Perhaps a statement necklace and green shoes will take it out of the pyjama feeling. 😍 lovely

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great idea 😊. Thank you 🥰

[@iseanomcdonald9920]

Hi sweetheart. I absolutely love the way that black and white dress fits on you especially the way it floats on the bottom hem. Do not do anything to the hem . It looks lovely especially how it floats on the bottom. If you had not said you made a mistake no one would know. It looks like a very natural hem. It is perfect. Baby girl wear the heck out of that dress. It is PERFECT! That cami top is also gorgeous on you so finish it and wear it. 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaahhh that is so lovely of you. Thank you so so much. I shall make sure I do. I’m on my way to my holiday, and it’s packed 😊🥰 I shall defo finish the cami top. Thanks so much again 🥰 xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaahhh that is so lovely of you. Thank you so so much. I shall make sure I do. I’m on my way to my holiday, and it’s packed 😊🥰 I shall defo finish the cami top. Thanks so much again 🥰 xx

[@maureencapobianco3596]

All gorgeous makes! I love your coord set!! I’m very inspired!! ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@08curacao]

The Estelle dress looks incredible on you!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Love your makes gorgeous 🙌❤️💜💙💚 Sorry for your loss.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you ❤️. And thank you 🙏🏼. Xx

[@Grwmslays435]

I like your makes. The sew over it Estelle dress is beautiful. I’m certainly inspired to make it. Enjoyed watching your podcast

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@anndunkerley6639]

I noticed the fluted hem in your video before you mentioned it and thought how lovely it looks. I think it enhances the dress. Serendipity!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh thank you! That’s really kind of you 🥰

[@judithbrothwell6730]

The Estelle looks amazing on you in that fabric, and great to see a co-ord set using patterns that you already had combined.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊 yes it’s making me think about other co-rods I could put together 🤔🤔🤔

[@karenegeberg6007]

What lovely makes!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊

[@blufaerie]

I love that coord set! I also really love woven tops with grown on sleeves.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊 yeah they’re nice aren’t they, I think I will probably make a few more 🥰

[@nikkijohnson552]

Doesn’t look like pajamas! Very cute!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@ZeldaSews]

Your dress is beautiful!😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! 😊

[@EileenR11]

Your makes all look great. I really like the green set. It's great how a really good combination of quite simple patterns and just the right fabric can combine together to make a lovely and rather expensive-looking outfit.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thanks so much! I know exactly what you mean - I'm really delighted with how they came out. Thank you 🥰

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Angela, no need to apologise for family time 🙏. Loving all your makes... especially the TTB set and they didn't look like Pj's to me.. Just a cute set 💞. The trousers look like a really nice fit too.. Just the sort of thing I love to wear 👌. Looking forward to seeing your next video 😁👍💖😘

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much Sally ❤️❤️❤️ xx

[@monicacorr6979]

Wonderful makes, it doesn’t matter what you make, you can put a potatoes sac and you’ll look fabulous !

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh bless you, that’s very kind of you 😊. Thank you 🥰

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Super adorable makes! Great Job! I DO hope you finish your saltwater slip. I am in love with it and the picture you showed looks really good.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you. Yes I will finish it! Promise 😊 xx

[@teresagibson2974]

Hello I love the black dress, looks very classy, and elegant, thank you for the video

[@DevonThreadTales]

You’re welcome. Thank you 😊 xx

[@sonialidington1146]

Lovely video, with lots of information! Thank you! Love all of clothes, particularly love the fabric you used for the Saltwater Slip top. Xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed - Thank you 🥰

[@annmarshall9291]

What a lot of lovely makes. I really enjoy your videos. You are always so bright and cheerful. I thought your M7116 was meant to be a bit flirty at the bottom. It does add to the look of it.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh thank you so much that is so kind of you 🥰

[@noshrinkingviolet1]

Brilliant vlog 🙂 thank you

[@DevonThreadTales]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vnlindsay]

Thank you for posting your size and the adjustments you make! It is very helpful!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Glad it was helpful! I always find it helpful when I’m looking 😊 xx

[@emmajones2586]

All the outfits look great. I have just got myself an overlooker so I’m giving that a go this weekend. I had a look for the New Look sewing pattern as i like the look of the t-shirt. I was struggling to find it when i searched on 6277 it came up with a formal jacket, so i zoomed into the image in the video and realised the number is 6217!😂

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooooohhh noooo!!! I’m so sorry I must have just miss read it!!! I hope you have found it now. I’m really sorry about that 😬 Thank you 😊

[@juliadroy1179]

The Estelle dress is very elegant, and the M7116 is very pretty xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much Julia 🥰

[@marionmathews9852]

I always love your videos. Your makes are beautiful, especially the co-ord set. The Estelle dress looked super on you, and I was amazed when you showed the construction of it. I look forward to part 2 very much.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! Yes it’s such a strange construction but it does just work!! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@dawnwiltshaw7153]

Hi Angela loved your video thank you for sharing loved all your makes the Estelle dress is a lovely little black dress so get your diamonds 💎 out to wear with it and again it will look gorgeous loved the green outfit to I have the same book I will have to have a go at the trousers they look really good thank you again for your video Dawn xx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much Dawn. That’s really kind of you. Yes you’re right it is a lovely dress - I will glam it up with some 💎💎💎’s 😂😂. Thank you 🥰 xx

[@helenhill9015]

Hi I love all your makes, especially the Estelle and the Mccalls dress. I've made the Tammy handmade bias cut dress a couple of times in viscose and have done a rolled hem using the rolled hem foot on my Janome. It works really well and I find it's far easier to hem a bias cut hemline using this method

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much 😊 Oohh I might give this a go next time. Is that a rolled hem on the sewing machine or overlocker? Xx

[@helenhill9015]

@@DevonThreadTales Hi it’s on my sewing machine which is a Janome Atelier 6. Takes a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it it’s a great technique for hemming lightweight fabrics. There are quite a few You Tube videos to watch sorry can’t remember which one I watched

[@DevonThreadTales]

That’s ok - I will go and have a look. Thank you for this 🥰 xx

[@ElaineR66]

Love your TATB 2piece and the SOI Estelle is so elegant on you. Looking forward to Part 2!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@janetbowers-dl3fu]

Lovey easy going video. The cornflower saltwater slip dress top is lovely on you as it is. Personally I would buy a new bra that is a similar colour.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Good idea re the bra too 👍🏼😊 xx

[@pennym2279]

I love the co-ord set - it does not look like pyjamas at all - more like a jumpsuit actually. The Estelle dress also looks really lovely!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you. That’s really kind of you 🥰

[@dazzys4618]

Thanks Angela, I have the M7116 cut out for view B, so interested to hear your comments. Very helpful. I want to try the other views and will see the sizing on this one first. I quickly snuck onto Instagram whilst I was watching and some lovely versions so will go back to view properly. I will also looks at Michelle’s video. Love the Estelle dress too and seeing how it was constructed.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh fabulous, yes get it sewn up, it’s a pretty dress 🥰 Thank you so much 😊

[@pinkpaulasews4929]

I just love your green patterned co-ord set - so chic and not pj like at all - you have inspired me to make some for work ❤

[@DevonThreadTales]

Go for it! That’s so great. Thank you 😊❤️ xx

[@LisaFaiss]

Very nice makes. That black dress fits you to a t. I think the hem on the black and white ditsy print dress looks cute. The blue floral camisole looked really pretty, don’t see any issues with it. Looking forward to seeing the collaboration outfit because that is such nice fabric. Nice seeing you again after a break…I think you have some of the best makes of all the sewing vlogs.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh bless you that’s so incredibly kind of you to say - thank you 🥰🥰🥰 xx

[@graceinwood-nan-that-sews-9852]

i am making a co-od set with Sayifa Trousers and Donny Shirt in the recent Luxuly box, in the blue visicose

[@DevonThreadTales]

Ooooh I love this idea - I hope you post it on Instagram - I would love to see this. Brilliant🥰

[@slaraffenliv6344]

Lovely to have you back, Angela!😀 I have had the M7116 for a couple of years, but haven't gotten around to making it yet. But now I got very inspired - thank you! My measurements are similar to yours (just bigger at the hips), so I think I'll try the 'size down and put in the zip'.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Go for it. It’s a lovely summer dress 👗 Thank you so much 😊 ❤️ xx

[@nikkijohnson552]

Estelle….my mom’s name…and she would have worn this dress as nicely as you do. Beautiful and hope you enjoy wearing it.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 😊. Aaahh that’s so lovely 🥰 xx

[@Hide_and_silk]

The Estelle dress is stunning on you!!!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 🥰

[@gillkynaston7759]

Enjoyed your video and wanted to tell you about my M7116 makes. I chose the pattern mainly for view d but have since made a and b. My view d didn’t work for at all and I can’t explain why and it ended up in the bin 🙁 However I tried b and love wearing it. I made it from a Minerva £5.99 viscose, added the zip but didn’t cut the skirt on the bias and I love the shape and wear it such a lot. I’ve also made a in a Liberty tana lawn, extending the length to midi. I haven’t yet worn it for 2 reasons, for me the length is wrong and the front and back elastic is too tight. I’ll try to attach photos but not wearing them as I’ve dropped a size and a half since making them. Looking forward to part 2.

[@gillkynaston7759]

Sorry, didn’t manage the photos

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh thank you. It’s so good to know you can make it not on the bias too. I love that. Shame I can’t see your dress, but thank you for trying 🥰🥰🥰

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

I love your coord set and I’m just about to make the Safira trousers with a matching top before I go on holiday. I love this pattern. I hadnt decided on a top yet but have that top pattern so it’s certainly a contender. The Estelle dress looks fabulous. I can’t wait to make this and like the length you cut it too.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aahh how fab, I hope you enjoy your matching set and have a fabulous holiday 🥰

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

@@DevonThreadTales Thank you Angela😊

[@sewlittletime]

Lovely set of makes chica!! I adore the Estelle dress, definitely wear it again with some red accessories later this year. The McCall's dress is super cute, I love it ❤. The Esti set is lush he he, cant wait for our collab 😁. Im definitely making another set too 😜. Xxx

[@DevonThreadTales]

Eeeeh. Lovely 😊. Thank you 🙏🏼. Me too, I may even cut out my next one today 🫢 xxx

[@nancynewman6592]

I had a similar styled DIY pattern as your New Look, and the neck was too big. I ended up doing the Agnes Tee elastic in the front of the neckline, and now I wear it all the time. Love your set, and the black dress is beautiful and classy :)

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh so glad you fixed it to be able to wear. Thank you so much 😊 xx

[@jacquis-j9606]

Hi love your Estelle dress, very chic. I have made the strappy version of m7116 for this summer with the zip for this summer but not had the weather to wear it. Will check out the # for the other versions as like you I thought they weren’t me. Thank you

[@DevonThreadTales]

I know the weather hasn't been great has it. Thank you 🥰

[@tammymasson2343]

No apologies necessary! I love our online sewing community. While we all love sewing, we also place high priory on our families and life in general. We are always here for you, to watch your videos whenever they are uploaded. Gosh, what a lovely bunch of makes! I noticed the hem of your last dress, but honestly thought it was a purposeful effect from the bias cut. It is lovely! I wonder if you could do the size mixing like you showed in your earlier garment, where you laid the smaller sized neck piece on the bodice and blended them. I'm afraid if you made the whole bodice bigger, the neck might be too wide for you, and it might gape. I'm so excited to be the first viewer of this video!! 😁

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaaahh thank you so much Tammy - he he he - first viewer!!! Love it ❤️ Yes, I need to think it through, and how I am going to sort it. Thank you again 🥰

[@marybethpazdernik9672]

I have made a new rule this summer. Wear my new makes around the house for a prolonged period before wearing it 'out in the wild'. This way I can decide if it needs tweaking before wearing out in public. Maybe give that a try - your green coord set is a hit with me.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great idea - I will try that! Aahh thank you 😊❤️ xx

[@laurenadderley5021]

Great to see what you have been making Angela. I love the green coord set! I think your FPC cami is also lovely and you should definitely finish it! Can’t offer any advice on sizing as I haven’t made it myself yet but do plan to 😊

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you! Will do! So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@SonyaandSidney]

You could always add slightly wider straps to accommodate any bra.

[@DevonThreadTales]

Great idea. Thank you 🥰

[@emmareadshaw]

Omg I have been having exactly the same dilemma with my saltwater. I’ve done a B cup and I measure 30F. But not a big high bust difference. It fits but my bust dart Needs lowering (which I’ve never done).

[@DevonThreadTales]

Aaahh what a shame. However lowering a bust dart is super easy to do, there are so many tutorials on YT have a search , I’m sure you can do it 😊 xx

[@cecilehoare3053]

For your co-ord set why not wear it with a belt so it takes the pajama feel away? It looks so good on you! Angela, for the cami/saltwater slip to increase the bust without going to the D cup I would cut one size up along the sides from the shorten and lengthen line ( if there is one) if not, it would likely be where your side notch is. Sew it up in that size then take it in as needed to get the fit you want. It won't affect any of the styling at all. The hem of the black and white dress isn't noticeable until you pointed it out. Like you said, it looks like it's suppose to be like that. Can I ask how tall you are? McCall's patterns are drafted for 5'5"-5'6". It looks like you could do a petite adjustment that raises the skirt without shortening the skirt, does that make sense? It shortens the bodice so the skirt sits up where it's designed to without that slight gather of fabric you have around the lower rib cage. It could just be the way you were standing, but it's something to look at for the next one. Your makes are awesome as usual, you are way too hard on yourself when it comes to your makes! Sometimes we just have to choose our battles and say the only one that will notice is me, and move on to the next make!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hia Cecile. Thank you so much 😊. Yes that makes a lot of sense re the slip dress, I will give that a go on my next one 😊 I am 5’6”. I might have a play around with it see if I can make it fit better in the next one. Thanks so much lovely 🥰 xx

[@m.b.ortega544]

I love watching your makes. One of the reasons is because you are the sewist KZbinr that my body measurements/ body type match the best with. That last McCalls dress looks nineties and cute on you! I also have the same pattern as you for years. Now after watching how great it looks on you, I would like to make it too. Great tip about the omitting of the zipper. My hips are 1,5 inches larger than yours, could I still make a straight size 14 and get away with not putting in a zipper?

[@DevonThreadTales]

Thank you 🥰 That's really kind of you I think you would be fine with it in the size 14. You could always make it in a size 14 and just do a 1cm seam allowance from the hip area. Good luck, and hope you enjoy it 🥰

[@m.b.ortega544]

@@DevonThreadTales Thanks a bunch! I will make a smaller seam allowance at the hips when I decide to make this pattern. 😊

[@tracyfrost]

Did you ever make the sew liberated matcha top?

[@DevonThreadTales]

I did but a long time ago, and I didn’t like it. I ended up giving it a away 😞 I have another one cut out in a different fabric and size to give a go, I will do it one day 🙈 x

[@kpcntry]

I really like the fit of the camisole. Maybe you could get clear bra straps to attach to the bra that you're wearing in the picture.

[@DevonThreadTales]

That’s such a good idea 👍🏼 love that! Thank you 😊 xx

[@van_vinos66]

You looked absolutely stunning in your Estelle dress Angela. What a figure!

[@DevonThreadTales]

Oh thank you that’s so kind of you 🥰

[@davidcharles8899]

Hi. When I overlook a bias edge, I increase my differential feed which just makes it a little easier to turn up.

[@DevonThreadTales]

That's a great idea! I will give that a go next time. Thank you 😊 x