Weekend Chatty Catchup

[@karolmolpus9536]

Some wonderful makes!!!

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Love both tiger jackets from your collab with Sam. That bucket hat is the cutest little accessory ♥️💕😍 Donny fabric 🥰💕🙌

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Julie! Thanks so much! Oh the Donny fabric! I love it!!

[@ZeldaSews]

My goodness, Rachel. Your Christmas quilt is beautiful.❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Zelda! I’m so pleased with it

[@niftysewist1612]

It is good to see you back, I always enjoy your videos. I have a wheelie chair on carpet and had the same difficulty that you are experiencing. Ikea have a large perspex sheet which you can put on the floor and this allows you to trundle.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much! Great to be back! I just googled that may! Perfect!! Thank you so much

[@thelittlewalkingfoot]

What a gorgeous green frocktails dress ❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much! I absolutely love it!

[@makeitsew2023]

Hi Rachael! The hats looks amazing 🤩 your quilt is also brilliant, you are one clever lady. Your hoodie too - wow! Thanks for a lovely vlog as always xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Mandy!!! Thank you for the fabric! It’s just perfect! I’m so happy with all my little makes recently 🥰🩷🩷

[@karolmolpus9536]

Wow! Donny shirt!!!❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Karol! I love that Donny!!

[@socarole66]

That is one jam packed vlog with some wonderful garments! That pink hoodie with the striped hood is just gorgeous. Mr French Seams did an incredible job on that paintwork and I love the green and pink. It must be wonderful to be back 'home' 😂. The Christmas quilt turned out to be stunning and definitely an heirloom piece. Nice to see you and catch up, thanks ❤ xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

😂 it was a bumper edition for sure. So much to talk about 😂😂 he did such a good job! I am so pleased with my little space!! Very glad to be back and thanks so much Carole!! Hope you had a great trip x

[@karolmolpus9536]

Hahaha 😅make it difficult!😂

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Love the Christmas quilt, and the hoodie and the paint on the wall!! The Arden pants came out really well. I have a pair of Arden pants in a navy linen and they are probably my most worn garment in the summer months. They are amazing!! 💞

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks a mill Izzy! That’s great to know about the arden pants. I’m hoping they’ll be a staple for sure! Have a lovely week!!!

[@AudreyDicks-z6l]

Thank you for a lovely full vlog. I love your Christmas quilt, its amazing. In fact all your makes and plans are so inspiring , the dress is going to be beautiful ,those wonderful flowers !!. Thanks again, Audrey

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Audrey! Thanks so much for watching! Very glad you enjoyed the vlog! I just love those flowers!!

[@sewlittletime]

Well what can I say, it’s a fabulous hoodie!! Love the striped hood and of course the flamingo patch. I’m glad I didn’t secure mine as my hoodie has bobbled quite a bit so I might end up making another and might steal your pattern choice lol 😂. Good luck with your mash up of patterns for your dress! I love your new sewing space and the colour scheme, it’s gorgeous, so zen 🧘 xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Ah thanks Karen! Sorry for totally robbing your idea 🦩🦩🩷🩷 ! Noooo that’s not good about your hoodie! The hot coffee really is a great pattern! It really is zen! I love it! Thanks a million lovely lady x

[@trishajames5529]

What a lovely happy video Rachael. I too love the lotta dress so looking forward to seeing your dress when it is finished. X

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Trisha! It was fun to make! I absolutely love the lotta so using it as a base should be a good start

[@maureencapobianco3596]

I love your Christmas quilt! Just beautiful! Wonderful video!! 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Maureen! Delighted with it 🎄

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Oh wow Rachel, what a beautiful quilt 🎄!!! And that hoodie! Not to mention so many beautiful fabrics! And the draft pants are awesome! It must be so wonderful to be back in your sewing room! ❤❤❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Mary’ it is just marvellous to have my room back!!!

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Your new sewing space looks lovely, look forward to your dress in that gorgeous fabric

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Angela! I love my new space! And I’m looking forward to seeing if my dress vision works 😂😂

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

Your sewing room looks great, well done Mr French Seams. I’m with you on sticking parts of different patterns together. It’s not just buying new patterns that puts me off, but the thought of printing and altering etc. If you have something you know you like, why not use it! 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Hayley! He did so well! I absolutely love it! I’m really hoping my Frankenstein approach to patterns works 😂😂😂 you’re so right and printing and altering! It takes ages! Thanks a mill

[@alwaysinthecraftroom]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog we just want to get to the sewing already 😅 I reckon it will work a treat and you’ll end up with exactly what you want, I can’t wait to see it👗

[@paulamattsson8583]

I immediately noticed that your background has been changed ❤lovely colors 👍maybe a sewing room tour ?

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

😂 thanks Paula! I’m so pleased with it! Yes I’ll do a mini tour soon! Thanks

[@madebykarenmarie]

Love your new sewing room! Looks so fresh and nice. Your happy face when you wore the flamingo hoodie spoke volumes. Such a cute hoodie!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Karen Marie! I’m so delighted with it! I’m wearing the hoodie today and I absolutely love it 🦩 it’s so much fun! And it’s a great pattern

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi, Rachel, it is great to see you again. I knew I have been missing you on my feed.❤❤❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Ah thanks Zelda!!!

[@cynthiaPs63.7]

I really like the neck style of that pink flamingo hoodie. It looks like a cowl neckline treatment which is such a flattering style. I'll be looking that one up. Thank you, again, for a delightful "coffee break vlog" (when your vlogs show up, I get it all set up, pause it, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the show) and, once again, absolutely lovely pieces you've sewn! P.S. Your new sewing room is beautiful! 💖

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Cynthia! It’s a great pattern and I love the neckline!! I’m so delighted you enjoy the vlogs and with a cuppa too 😉 I’m so pleased with the room too! I’m very lucky!

[@sewchilled22]

Your sewing room looks lovely and I love your flamingo hoodie 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

I’m so happy with my sewing room! I’m very lucky! And I wore my hoodie today and I love it!

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Love the minion hats! Beautiful fabric for the donny shirt. Beautiful nocturn top 🤩 The Xmas quilt is absolutely stunning! You're so clever! 😍😍 Yay flamingo hoodie! Beautiful! 🦩🦩🦩 Love the emi T. Ooo those giraffe trousers look very comfy xxx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much! So happy with my random garments this week! And who wouldn’t love giraffe trousers 😂😂😂 thanks a mill for watching

[@marciahighsmith4820]

You have made a beautiful quilt! I made many, many lap quilts and I can't wait to see your summer dress. I really enjoy hacking patterns together. Happy sewing to you!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Marcia! I’m so happy with it! I’m really hoping that dress works out!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 thanks a million, and to you!

[@jacquelinejones5790]

Some fabulous makes. Your new sewing room looks lovely, great cop,our combo, have I missed a tour 😉

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Jacqueline! Nope you haven’t missed it, just haven’t done a tour yet! It’s on the list! Thanks for watching

[@joanneblair2087]

You can buy wheels that work on carpet and replace the current ones.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

I’ll have to look into that, thanks joanne

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤

[@rhondaa18]

Missed you! Nice to see and hear all the creations. Quite fun and lovely makes!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Rhonda! Thanks a mill and thanks for tuning in.

[@kimkennedy7272]

Beautiful makes. The quilt is fabulous. I love the Arden pants I have made a few and more on the horizon. I found they fit my body really well well. I laughed when I you said you took inches out of the ride. Being over 60 I added to the rise😂

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Kim ! The Arden is a fabulous pattern! 😂😂 and isn’t that the beauty of making our own clothes.. we make them to entirely fit how we like!! Thanks for watching!

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks Rachel. Just making a cot quilt for my great-niece arriving in September so great tip from Adam in serpentine stitch 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Debbie! How lovely! Congratulations!! That stitch is really nice, I’m so pleased he shared it with me

[@cjane51]

Rachel, you constantly amaze me. I can’t believe how much sewing you get done and I’m still stuck on the same pair of trousers. I do have more fit issues than you do. But I am also very slow. You certainly pack a lot into every single day. As I recall, I also did a lot of sewing when my children were little. Now that my grandchildren are little I hardly so for them. Lol. You really inspire me and help me see patterns in a different way. Thanks so much for a great vlog

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Claudia’ I do see quite quickly and it keeps me sane 😂😂 I’m sure those trousers will be worth it!! I’m so glad you enjoyed my long rambling vlog!! Thanks as always for watching!

[@lizlisle7361]

Fabulous hoodies, Rachael, both yours and Karen's. I'm still recovering from the tragedy of the bell tent (aka Jalie hoodie) I made absolutely ages ago. It's still in the naughty corner, but I'm seriously tempted by yours.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Liz! Thanks so much! It came out really well! Oh dear I’m sorry to hear about your hoodie…. Is there anyway to rescue or is it a lost cause? I would highly recommend the Hot Coffee hoodie!

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@jennistevenson796]

Your quilt is gorgeous x

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thank you jenni! I love how it came out

[@yvonneimms9762]

I love all your makes, they are all so well made and fit perfectly. I really liked your new look sewing room, any chance of some photos of the finished room? That Christmas quilt is magnificent, it will be so lovely to get it out later in the year. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Yvonne! Yes I’ll be doing a sewing room tour soon so you’ll see it in all its glory 😂 I just love that quilt! Very special! Thanks so much for watching!

[@anne-mariewhelehan9650]

I feel the same about my sewing/work/yarn storage room, like a grown up playroom. Can’t beat IKEA and that cushion is the biz. I’d missed your pink hoodie, I may have to copy it, i have the same cotton jersey and the flamingo patch.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Ooohh yes! Matchy matchy!!! It’s really fun! Please copy!! I’m really like a child in my room! My little slice of heaven!

[@dialuario514]

This is the first time I watched your channel…..I love everything about it! I will continue to tune in ❤ Di from Massachusetts in the states

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Diane! You’re very welcome to my channel! I’m delighted you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and a big hello to the East Coast! I’ve spent a bit of time in MA and I love it there!

[@clairec20]

Wheelie chair and carpet- many years ago I got a hard plastic mat(not sure what you call it? ) from ikea in the office furniture area. About 75 cms x 1 metre approx and it is great . It does slowly creep across the floor over a period of time but it’s easy to shove back. Just googled it Kolon floor protector might be a bit bigger than mine.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

I just googled that! It’s perfect! Thank you so much!!! Thanks for watching!

[@benitaleahy8367]

Hi rachael ,thanks for another lovely video ,your sewing room is so inspirational like yourself 🥰🥰 i am going to make the nocturne and the donny soon ,i cant believe you get those out of a metre ,i love the tamarak jacket in that fabric ,its beautiful 🤩🤩🤩🤩 and do i spy an angel hanging up there 🥰🥰

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

You’re so welcome Benita! Thank you so much! And I’m glad you’re going to try those patterns! Yes! 👼🏻 I put that there on purpose hoping you’d notice 😉

[@benitaleahy8367]

@@TheFrenchSeams_vlog aw thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Lovely makes Rachael. I’m just starting burp cloths for my goddaughters baby shower. I’ve added to that and also making a baby jersey dress and trousers if I have enough fabric. Sewing for me is on the back burner again as then have my granddaughters shorts and top to make for her birthday in 3 weeks. I’m just not as fast as I’d like. 😆

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Ruth! Thanks so much! Wow you really have a lot of cute makes on your sewing tables how lovely’ happy sewing! And best of luck with that deadline 😀😀

[@lindamahmood9829]

Love all your makes could you do a blog of your new sewing room ?

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Linda! Yes I’ll definitely do a tour soon!

[@constancegarcia8053]

You look gorgeous in the green dress! 🌹 Great job 🥰

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much Constance! I love that dress so much

[@rosemarybravo5348]

Quilt is beautiful great job love your videos 👏👏

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks so much rosemary!

[@juliadroy1179]

Oh my goodness love all of your makes, the jacket is gorgeous the quilt is amazing. I'm working on my Irish chain quilt this week as I've just finished my pintuck dress and need a brain cleanser. looking forward to the dress its going to be so lovely xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Julia!! I just googled an Irish chain quilt! It looks wonderful!! I’m looking forward to seeing how my dress turns out 😂😂

[@AdamSews]

Just love that quilt! The serpentine stitch is so versatile. Love love those giraffe trousers! So cute! The woven cargo joggers is a pattern I’ve just managed to get from a company called Wissew, will see how they turn out. Your new sewing space looks gorgeous!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Adam! That stitch is just wonderful! Thank you so much!! Woven joggers FTW!! Xx

[@suejohnson3905]

Your new sewing space looks really lovely . Your Christmas quilt is beautiful , whenever I see a quilt it always looks as though it must take months to complete you must be very proud of the results. I saw your vlog on the "tiger" jacket and I have ordered the Tamarisk pattern and a blanket from Tiger to have a go, I couldn't get your lovely strawberry one but have picked another one so thank you and Sam for the inspiration. 😃

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks sue! I’m so happy with it! The quilt was surprisingly quick actually! And I love it, thank you! That’s so great you’re doing a tiger tamarack too!!! It’s so much fun! Delighted! Be sure to tag me so I can see!!

[@carmilmullaney9724]

Cara recently posted 3 dresses - all Maison Fauve patterns. It might be just what you are looking for!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

I’ll be taking a look! Thanks carmil!

[@aleciacope3503]

What a lovely way to start the work week by watching your video over a cup of coffee! (Before work, not during work 🤣) Thank you! I'm curious how you managed the bulk of your quilt when you sewed the serpentine stitch. I've only sewn one lap-sized quilt and I found all the bulk to be a real barrier to more quilting. Probably need to adjust my attitude in order to enjoy quilting.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Alecia! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It was fun to catch up! Yes that quilt was quite large!!! So I did it at my quilting bee which has a lot more space and because I did the quilting on the diagonal I kinda rolled up the fabric on one side and squashed it through my sewing machine! It was tricky and hard on the shoulders but it worked in the end!! 😂😂

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

I love thecmash up fabric and I'm so looking forward to seeing that finished Rachael. Great to see all your makes and your sewing room too.

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Thanks Annette I’m hoping it works out! Glad to be back and glad you enjoyed the vlog