Sewing Catch Up & Fabric Haul

Hello lovely people 👋🏼
Thank you so much for joining me today for a good ‘ol catch up 😊
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[@Heyreneesews]

I live by Chicago, Illinois, US. I spent months planning our trip to Disney World, Florida. All I have to ask is Did you cry. There were moments for my daughter that I did! I’m glad you and your family had a good to time ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh wow! There were moments that I looked at my little one's face and my heart was so full!

[@patriciaingram803]

I love your makes and ideas but you are so much fun to watch. You seem to enjoy life so much. Don’t ever lose that. Love from KY USA.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@christinedoede4929]

Agree from WI USA

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

@@christinedoede4929 awww thank you ☺️

[@musikkfamilien]

You are so entertaining! Always so much fun to watch. Keep it up, girl. Nice to see your family on a Disney-vacation. Thanks! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thank you so much x

[@janetyler1642]

Looks like you had a wonderful time in Disney! All those fabrics are definitely your colors 😜 What a cool desk!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Jane. It was just brilliant from beginning to end 🥰

[@lovejohandmade]

Best episode ever. Sewing AND Disney. Can’t wait to see what you made for it.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Awww thank you 🤩

[@wilderchilder2901]

You Slay me! I adore your honesty and ability to convey your true personality….don’t stop!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Absolutely stunning fabrics! I cannot wait to surprise our boys like you did for a fun trip like that.. perhaps in a few years 🙏🏻🙏🏻 it looked amazing!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It was amazing honey. Was worth all the saving 🤣. Now it’s even more saving for the US 🙈

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Love your dress Ruan and super happy that your Disney trip went so well...enjoyed hearing about the details. xx Karen

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Karen x

[@fabricplusthread]

Glad you’re finally getting some nice weather! Love all those leopard print fabrics, especially the one with the coral bits. I’m a bit in love with your new desk. I’ll have to investigate whether they exist in Australia.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

The desk is amazing! I think they do have a website for Australian customers from what I can see 👍🏼

[@cynthiasloan3867]

Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures. I'm so glad you had a great time. I can commiserate about the Paris airport though. We got there way early for our direct flight home only to find that the flight didn't exist anymore. Took forever to get back to Seattle in the US

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh you’re kidding? How awful!!! 😣

[@suek7086]

I love your fabrics and plans. I enjoy you vlogs sooooooo much!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much!

[@christinagibson5950]

I have the same flexispot table.Had it about a year now and have found it brilliant.All your fabrics are lovely

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

So glad you love it. Love how versatile it is!

[@clareobrien538]

Your Disney ears really suited you, loving your fabrics you will be like the queen of hearts in the Jacquard, gorgeous

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

He he 👸🏼 ♥️

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

I thought of that, too! Queen of Hearts for sure!

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thank the lord you were here - they postponed the Sewing Bee! Lovely catch up. Do feel free to pop up and see me in Scotland for a cool down if the heat gets too much. 😁 Smashing selection of goodies Ruan. Thanks for sharing. Xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I know. I was secretly happy about them changing the day though as I was out this Tuesday night 🤣

[@debbiecarter6430]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl enjoy watching this evening 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Wow! Cool desk!!!❤

[@sosewmad]

Beautiful fabric choices and loved seeing Disney ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you! 😊

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Great to hear your trip to Disney went well. Great fabric choices, definitely in your colour palette & look forward to seeing them made up. Desk looks super.😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Beautiful dark pink on pale pink ❤❤❤

[@zoesmithurst141]

Love that it’s gorgeous 😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It really is!

[@alisonkirk5720]

Ruan you made me buy fabric again 😅 that gorgeous knit from Fabric Godmother was too good to miss! Truly love you and I enjoyed hearing about Disney although my children were not big fans so never had to visit. Your desk is a beauty and enjoy using it to its full potential. I look forward to seeing all your next makes xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

He he. It’s an absolute belter of a fabric isn’t it! It was an expensive purchase but totally worth it 🤪

[@mel_issa__]

I love your dress!! Been loving prints on fabric with a black background

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you! I’m the same! Love how the black makes all the other colours pop 😍

[@jennyturner6399]

Lots of lovely fabric and that desk is the bees knees! 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It really is! Thank you x

[@ChristineSewsALot]

I have a flex spot desk and love it. It really made a huge difference. Have had it for 2 years now. I got a long one and have overlocker on the right and sewing machine on left.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

They’re amazing aren’t they Christine! Can’t believe how good quality they are x

[@yvonneimms9762]

Lovely vlog as always and great to hear about the Disney tip, you must be considered to be the best parents ever and won a few brownie points. Glad you had a good time. Looking forward to seeing your Disney makes ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much!

[@marionskinner]

So glad you had a great Disney experience. Love the entire video.....

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@cindy7702]

Love your makes and Ideas and the fun you share..thanks you.. Your table is amazing.. enjoy well deserved

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@maevefanning2968]

I got a cheap adjustable desk and it's been amazing for my back. I used it for studying this year but I think I might be using it to sew in the future 😘😘

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes! I love how versatile it is 🙌🏼

[@arq848]

Lovely fabrics and look forward to seeing your makes. What are the dimensions of your desK?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you ☺️. The desk is 120cms x 60cms x

[@ll29123]

Hiii! I just finished the Fleur dress because of you! I only made 2 other dress patterns previously so this was a challenge so thank you so much for the inspiration! I love mine and will definitely make more~

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I am so glad you went for it. Yay!!!!

[@Hagardashery]

Great fabric haul Ruan 👏🏻The standing desks are amazing - I’ve had one for 3 years because of shoulder and back pain - find it very hard to sew anywhere else now

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks lovely. Yeah I’m so glad I’ve got something they will hopefully help. I’m very lucky 🍀

[@madebykarenmarie]

Gorgeous fabrics! Can’t wait to see what you make. Nice to hear that you had a lovely time at Disneyland Paris. Love it there and I never get tired of it. (The one in LA is much better still, but it is a bit harder to get there 😂)

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@bredalynch35]

Loved hearing about the surprise for the lads, I'd say the excitement was unreal ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh it really was! A very special moment ♥️

[@lindaboby6007]

Great vlog as always you certainly like red and pink ❤❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you!! I know 🙈😂

[@janicecoulson5388]

Eurostar is the way to go, so easy. Although they don't go straight to Disney anymore, you have to change at Lille. I have been to Disney world in Florida, no comparison and you have the weather. In France it rained all the time

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes we did consider the tunnel but it’s a lot of driving if you live in the north like I do so we thought we’d fly. We were very lucky with the weather thankfully 🤩

[@chrissycrompton7585]

Hi Ruan. Another fab vlog, thanks. .Disney looks fun, glad you enjoyed it 😀 Love all your fabrics. The blue linen would make a gorgeous pair of Thea trousers 👖 The desk looks great. I had a peep on the website, look like good vfm. 😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes the blue linen is beautiful! I must admit the desk is a beauty!

[@mk5076]

Aaaahhhhh, the first fabric is gorgeous, this will suit you so well! 👏👏👏 and the dark red viscose twill as well 😍😍for the white linen I would suggest a pair of palazzo pants. I think white linen pants make everything better in summer, no matter what you wear with it, it always looks good.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Loved hearing all about Disney❤- your fabrics are lush x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks sweetie x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh yes. White linen pants are always a good wardrobe staple!

[@nicky-sewsnip5903]

Beautiful fabrics & an amazing desk, hope that helps your shoulder. So glad you had an amazing time at Disney and the surprise went as you imagined, I remember how excited you were about it when I mentioned it at the gathering 😂 You sound like me travelling, need to get to airport early, I always use it as an excuse for a night in a hotel preferably within walking distance of it!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes! We stayed overnight the night before as it was an early flight! If only I’d had my Amex before I booked the trip 😉 🤣

[@nicky-sewsnip5903]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl 🤣 Yes, well you’ll just have to book other things to collect your points!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

@@nicky-sewsnip5903 good plan 😜

[@bernadettebyrne3970]

You are going to be very busy Ruan. Love the desk!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I am! 😂

[@FionaLearnsPiano]

Super video! Love all your new fabrics and your new desk. What do you use the washi tape for?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much! I use it for loads of things: Taping A4 PDFs together Positions labels in my garments Wrapping birthday presents 😊

[@FionaLearnsPiano]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl Thanks! I have washi tape and I never thought of using if for taping PDFs! My patterns are going to look amazing!

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Hi Ruan, so glad you enjoyed Disney. I feel your pain with french airport's....who knew that you can't relax...you have to start queuing as soon as you get there?. We've just come back from France and it was like you say, pretty stressful. But we know for next time! Lovely fabric haul and wow. That table!!!!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes so stressful. Especially with young kids. My eldest got really upset because he thought we were going to miss our flight 🙈

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

@theyorkshiresewgirl aw, I know how he felt, everyone at nice airport was panicking.

[@lnboxco397]

I vé been watching your videos for a while now, and why am I not amazed by this pinky viscose choice😂❤. Love these 2 colours all together and suit you so well as well. Just noticed I wasn't a subscriber yet, what a shame!!! Done. Following u from Brittany 🇨🇵

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay! Thank you so much for subscribing ☺️

[@Yorkygirl59]

I am just looking for an extra table and they look fantastic.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Go for it. It’s such a quality piece of furniture 👍🏼

[@annestuart1150]

That blue linen really suits you.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you!

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Lovely pink/red fabrics Ruan. I am really beginning to like the Saltwater slip dress so took a look at your link. It must be good as you make it so often. I’m very interested in your new desk as I have a shoulder problem, which is resolving itself due to regular deep tissue massages. It’s because I overuse my right side and has been so painful. Is the table long enough for a cutting table though? That’s what I need. I’m always pinning things on my ironing board as can’t bear the constant bending. Cutting out on the floor was never a favoured option and now isn’t any kind of option. I’m always surprised to see them doing it on the Sewing bee as thought they’d have ample tables! 😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes! I always think their knees must really hurt! 🤣. The desk is 120cms x 60cms so quite a decent size x

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl Thank you ☺️

[@deirdrebyrne1450]

Fab fabrics Ruan, definitely a colour theme going on there😁 The desk looks amazing but shipping to Ireland might be a bit much😂 Could you please send your hot weather to us as we’re freezing here🥶

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

To be fair I filmed this a week ago and I can’t believe the change in temperature here 😫🤣 I’ve had a quick look and I think it’s free delivery to Ireland from what I can see. It says any UK deliveries come from the UK but any Ireland ones come from their warehouse in Germany x

[@deirdrebyrne1450]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl That’s interesting about the desk, I’ll check it out, thanks Ruan. Still cold and wet here🤨

[@sallyf2060]

Love the fabrics ❤💖❤💖 Washi tape is so lovely but I’ve no idea when I’d use it 🤔 I’ve got the ikea rising desk (manual crank handle) I thought I’d use it to sew standing up but my foot pedal lead is too short 😢

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh no! There must be a way of getting some sort of extension for the pedal 🤔 And I use washing or a few things: Taping A4 PDFs together Holding labels in place while I sew them into garments Wrapping birthday presents 🎁

[@lynnfrench4969]

❤

[@karolmolpus9536]

Found desk!

[@justletmesew]

Your table is brilliant, so fancy pants! I need something like that, I have terrible shoulders and neck. When the table's high, does your machine foot pedal still reach the floor? Not sure mine would and how I'd get around that x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Fancy pants is the perfect description 🤣 I haven't used it at top height for sewing but I'm sure if it didn't reach you could get an extension cable maybe? I know Michelle (Sewing Bunny) sometimes sews stood up so there must be a way! Just being able to adjust the height slightly has made a difference on my shoulder - it's nice to be able to change it up rather than being stuck with the same height if that makes sense! x

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

30 seconds into the video and I have to pause to tell you it's supposed to hit 28C in Toronto today and tomorrow. 23C right now and I'm hiding in the shade on my patio with an iced coffee lol. The high humidity makes it feel like a sauna.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh wow! I think I’d prefer to be cold 🤪🤣

[@sandyryan309]

Love your podcast. I'm from New Zealand, have family in Yorkshire so visited a couple of times. Have you used Australian pattern maker Pattern Emporium?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I have. Great pattern company 😊

[@user-qf9vz4dv5s]

I would love to see some disasters I have just had 2 and have lost my sew jo does your sewing always go to plan? and what do you do with the ones that don't? Thank you for your vlogs just love them. xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh it’s horrible when you have a disaster isn’t it 🙈. I know it’s part of the learning process but it’s disappointing isn’t it! If you watch the ribbed knit vlog on our Northern Sewl Sisters channel you’ll see that my whole garment was HUGE 🤪. I do play it safe a lot in my pattern choices though. I tend to go for patterns I know will suit me!

[@aoifehoulihan6451]

Great video Ruan. Love all the fabrics! Just wondering, what do you use your washi tape for? I have lots but it’s all just sitting in a drawer and I’d love to use it!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It’s so lovely isn’t it! I use it to tape A4 pdf patterns together, to position labels in my garments when I sew them in and for birthday presents 🤪

[@karolmolpus9536]

How do I find a desk like this???

[@amdelorey]

Have you seen the SA Seachange jumpsuit. You might like it. For the red zebra?!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh yes I do like that pattern!

[@skinvet]

Could you make a fleur without the peplum with Rachel’s fabric? Lengthen the bodice instead of adding peplum? That will use much less fabric, I should imagine….

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes that’s a great idea. Only issue is that I love the peplum bit 🤣

[@lesleysmith7452]

When did u film this🤔 I’m freezing and the heating is on 😂😂 I love love the heart fabric gorgeous 💕 And I was resisting the fabric godmother one 🙈🙈 but so tempted and I’ve just booked a holiday for September 🙈 Disney looked amazing!! Xxxx

[@debbiecarter6430]

I’ve gone to bed to keep warm! 😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

To be fair I had a delay in uploading so it was filmed a week ago 😂. What a difference a week makes! Ps. I defo think that fabric would be perfect for a holiday 😉

[@heatherbowser3635]

Do houses in the UK have AC?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Not many of them. We never usually need it because it’s always so cold 😂

[@emmareadshaw]

Have you got a new sign, is it a French knitted ?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It’s a very old sign that I’ve never put back up in my sewing room 🙈. Yes it’s knitted. I didn’t do it though. I bought it 🤪

[@emmareadshaw]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl I think they run little workshops in hobbycraft for these. I’ve seen it somewhere

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@karolmolpus9536]

No AirConditioning???😢

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

No unfortunately not. It is very rare we get good weather in the uk 😂