Weekend sewing - what have I been

[@MaisonFauve]

Thank you for the Dandelion presentation, the jacquard Ecume is very beautiful with the pattern ❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, I absolutely love it x

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Absolutely stunning makes Cara. So stylish and wonderful to have such a cohesive collection xx

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Rachel I’ve really enjoyed making it xx

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks so very much for sharing your garments! Loved everything, great job!!❤️❤️❤️

[@sosewmad]

That’s very kind of you, lovely to hear from you x

[@bredalynch35]

Lovely makes Cara ❤ I just love Maison Fauve patterns they are excellent. I have just finished the cliff coat, it turned out fabulous. But the dreaded button holes..I nearly have a nervous breakdown trying to do them. I would love it if you could give me a few tips on the sewing button holes on your Christmas vlog ❤

[@sosewmad]

Ooo thank you, sadly I’m a fellow button dreader! My tip would be to take your time, go in fresh not tired. The cliff coat is fabulous ❤️

[@ClaireD247]

Thank you Cara, will do 😊❤

[@sosewmad]

No problem

[@cecilehoare3053]

Wow Cara!! Practically a whole new wardrobe in one week of sewing!! Great job they all look lovely on you!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you lovely, I’ve definitely been busy 😅❤️

[@sharonjennings4417]

Hi Cara! What absolutely fabulous makes. I am inspired by your colour palette. Unfortunately I have a large stash of fabric that is anything but monochrome! I have purchased the Ressac pattern and had it sent to my niece who lives in London so she can bring it with her when she comes to South Africa for Christmas. Hope it gets there in time. You mention something about some adjustments that are needed if stretch ribbing is not used where specified. I am interested in these as you can’t get nice ribbing, let alone matching, here. At least I haven’t found any. Have a lovely festive season!

[@sosewmad]

Hi, thank you for your lovely feedback. I’ve made several of the Ressac sweaters and I haven’t had to make any adjustments when I haven’t used ribbing so I wouldn’t worry. I’m making 3 altogether at the moment😅❤️ have a lovely Christmas 🎅

[@janbot100]

Good morning my name is Janice love your blogs To fix your overlocker you put three different colours on and you can go from there to get your tension right

[@sosewmad]

Ah that’s great advice thank you

[@clairec20]

Hi Cara , what beautiful makes you have sewn recently ❤❤❤ I bought one of the Singer overlockers from Lidl many years ago as I wasn’t sure I needed one (😂😂😂) it is still going strong. If it ever breaks I will upgrade but it just keeps going.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much, yes I like that overlocker but can’t get the tension right and it’s smiling in terms of the stitches, but I’ll keep fiddling with it

[@clairec20]

@ the factory settings on the dials were all at 3 when I got mine and I have just kept it at that and it’s worked ok for me - worth a try ? Claire

[@janspenno2241]

What a great video. Loved it. Quite inspirational. Love your outfits and what a wonderful jacket and sweatshirt.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you that’s very kind of you,

[@runningsewandsew]

Loving your colour palette change you are glowing xx

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much that’s really kind of you

[@carolainsworth8673]

Stunning makes Cara, your neutral colour palette works well with your colouring. Love the sweatshirt. Thanks for sharing.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much for watching x

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing Cara and what a wonderful weekend you had last week. 🧶🌈🍓💙

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Jenny I hope you’re keeping well x

[@eileenroth9868]

Lovely makes! Thank You for the inspiration! Love your sparkly personality!❤

[@sosewmad]

That’s so lovely thank you

[@laurajones4088]

Your Dandelion jacket is so elegant and I love your Ressac sweatshirt! You look lovely in your neutral palette capsule wardrobe. I have made a couple of Barrington tees for myself and some tees for my great nephew who was born on the 9th. They are size 6mo. so I’ll wait a while before making the matching joggers. Because vlogmas is a lot of effort, do what works best for you. A weekly video answering 5 questions and perhaps give a sewing tip, or suggestions for patterns, notions, or tools? Happy sewing, Cara.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Laura, some great ideas I really appreciate that. Wow you’ve been busy too with sewing x

[@tinawilson5020]

Hello Cara l am loving your jacket it looks expensive. I love the monotone colors and your bestie bag looks amazing painted with your jacket. All of your trousers are really nice too! Cara, girl you went on a sewing spree, which l am striving towards. You are a great inspiration!! ❤❤❤️

[@sosewmad]

Hi that’s so kind of you ❤️ I’m really enjoying it all so much! Lovely to hear from you thank you

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

You wear those neutral colours so well Cara. I think the sweatshirt is perfectly described as an elevated basic too. Really nice outfit all round.

[@sosewmad]

Oh thank you! I really appreciate that

[@mk5076]

I agree. Looks really posh 😍

[@janfranklin2114]

I swear you make 10 things for every 1 I make! And they are all just so well made and beautiful. I truly enjoy vlogmas, however I don’t think you should feel pressured to do it every day, I’m sure it can be overwhelming. Live shows are so much fun, was it what you expected? Since I work if film, corporate, commercial, theater/opera I find people are surprised at what happens behind the camera or the curtain 😉

[@sosewmad]

It was brilliant fun to watch, fascinated with how hard everyone was working, just brilliant! I’m not certain why I saw as quickly as I do, I just find myself sewing and before I know it things are made 😅❤️

[@nicky-Sewandsnip]

Great vlog Cara, so many wonderful makes and a very coordinated look over all. I love that sweatshirt with the panelled sides, it would look great colour blocked. Look forwards to hearing your vlogmas, I think you should film it in the best way that fits in with you, i'm sure your followers will be happy to listen in whichever form it comes. How would you like us to forward questions, on these comments or by DM? I would have enjoyed trying to take part myself this year but i'm away the first week so id be behind from the start😂

[@sosewmad]

Thanks Nicky a DM on my instagram would be amazing thank you so much

[@sandyhamberger9312]

This was such a joy to watch … and those makes are stunning and inspirational how you make use of your time. Loving the sweatshirt but that jacket steals the show for me. Glad you enjoyed my home town of London. There’s so much to see and do and a lot of it is free so do come back 😊

[@sosewmad]

Thank you! We love London try to get there a few times a year , lovely to hear from you xx

[@sewsarahstyle]

Wow! where to start? all amazing makes, you look so chic and the London trip looks fabulous. 🤩

[@sosewmad]

Thank you Sarah that’s very kind of you x

[@downtoearthsewing]

Love the term "enabling" garments! I just made two pairs of enabling black trousers. One in Ponte, quickly followed by stretch corduroy. I put a yoga waistband on both which makes them secret sweatpants. Used the Love Notions Duet pattern, I highly recommend it. Your monochromatic look with different textures looks so chic and cozy!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you, the yoga waistband is such a great idea! It’s lovely to hear from you I appreciate your support

[@foxeymoore]

Loved your video and your new colour palette is so chic and suits you.I had to pause you at one point to go off and buy the sweatshirt pattern ,the last one, from Beyond The Pink Door.I have fallen in love with yours and look forward to making it! Oh and yes Cara I have ordered 4 meters of that glorious ponte from Cloth Control.Your Southbank dress is great I love it, I think watching you is quite dangerous😂.Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable video❤

[@sosewmad]

lol thank you! Wow I’ve had quite an influence on you😅❤️ how lovely thank you so much for your kind words, enjoy your sewing how lovely xx

[@brenholmes4894]

I love vlogmas, but I don't blame you at all for keeping your advent calendars to yourself. I love your tonal wardrobe, although I don't trust myself in cream, I can make a mess with anything, and taupes and beiges do not suit me. I do love your Dandeliuon jacket and will definitely head over to Maison Fauve to check out the fabrics and the new Ressac pattern; I really like the style lines on the sweatshirt. I used to have a hat very similar to yours when I was a teenager (a very long time ago), so cute. I am currently making a Constellation Hoody (Love Notions) and a Southbank Dress, love that pattern, this is my third. Next in line is the Charlie Sweater. So much to sew, so little time.

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, you’ve been busy too!

[@michellem3899]

Great makes!

[@sosewmad]

Thank you so much

[@juliemundy144]

I sometimes get the same "smiling" seams on my Singer overlocker. What I found was re-threading it and ensuring the thread is pulled through the tension discs seems to fix the issue. Simple I know but I hope it helps you x

[@sosewmad]

That’s great advice thank you, I’ll try that later x

[@michelleblount1336]

Hi cara loving your recent makes they look fabulous on you. I would love to give the ressac sweater by maison fauve a go but wondered were to purchase the pattern as I have never tried this designer before thank you and please keep sharing your makes.

[@sosewmad]

You’ll love it! Order it from Maison Fauve themselves the postage is great and they package so beautifully xx

[@michelleblount1336]

Thank you for replying, I think I will have to wait for a UK company to stock this pattern £7.90 postage is a little to much for me 😢

[@sosewmad]

Have you googled it as there are quite a few suppliers @beyoundthepinkdoor springs to mind

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤❤

[@sosewmad]

Thank you

[@ClaireD247]

Gorgeous makes. The jacket is stunning. I have the Dandelion jacket pattern and have been itching to make it. Can I ask, does it have to be lined?

[@sosewmad]

It’s an amazing pattern, yes it would need to be lined but don’t be scared it’s easy to do 😅 watch the sew along and you’ll see

[@henriettejosephine]

Why did you put on the buttons on the „male“ side?

[@sosewmad]

I’m left handed so it’s more comfortable for me