What have I been buying? A BIG Fabric, pattern and haberdashery haul!

[@conradfam2010]

It’s really funny to watch someone love Joann so much 😂 I hate my local Joann and it’s torture going there every time and mine is poorly stocked and disorganized and the staff is awful. I can find decent stuff sometime but it’s mostly online shopping for me and I covet all the beautiful UK fabric stores.

[@sewamelia]

Ah, how funny! The Joanns I went to was lovely and the staff were really helpful. It was just fun to shop in person, as although the UK online shops are fantastic, I don't get to visit and see the fabric before purchasing, so that was really fun to do.

[@loriannpayne4483]

Ohoooo - I so wish that I had been with you when you had your first Joann’s experience! I love seeing my British friend Judi (Running Sew & Sew) when she comes to my house in Oregon in August. Check out her videos and you’ll see my sewing setup and our adventures! This year she’ll spend a week in Oregon and then we’ll fly over to Hawaii and have a cruise around the islands! More importantly - back to you! I’m absolutely delighted and jumping up and down in my head that you came to America. I made a white and black turtleneck out of brushed poly as well. LOVE wearing that fabric. Happy Sewing Amelia!!!

[@sewamelia]

Oh it would have been so much fun to have a shopping buddy at Joanns! I really love watching Judi's videos when she goes to Oregon, it always looks like you have such a lovely time together. A cruise around Hawaii sounds just perfect too! Hopefully it won't be my last visit to the USA - and to Joanns! ;) So excited you will be back in the UK again too!

[@carri9072]

Hi from the US. I have to say, I got a kick out of how excited you were to get to Joann Fabrics. It really is the only place that I can go near me to actually touch fabric, and it includes a little bit of a drive, but I might have to take a little trip to look at the quilted fabric. Glad you enjoyed it and could get it on a pattern sale as well! A dream of mine is to visit the UK, and fabric shopping would be at the top of my list.

[@sewamelia]

We are really lucky in the UK with our fabric shops, but it was so much fun to get to Joann! Thanks for watching!

[@wolfgangshuman]

Great haul, look forward to the finished garments 🎉

[@juliadroy1179]

Lovely fabrics and such an adventure xx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

What a fab trip!!! Thanks for bringing us along! Fabric and cookies!!! Sign me up!!!!

[@sewamelia]

Thanks! It was a pretty perfect trip with good food and great fabric. Such a lovely morning with my boy!

[@barbarawarner4645]

You certainly can put the skirt from one pattern onto the bodice of another. Love your fabric. I always pick up some fabric when I’m in the States too. Nice choices.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Barbara!

[@maryellenoneill9061]

What fun! I also like the DBP fabrics and my sister picked the same do green floral for me to make her a top . I made the Lenox top for her and she liked it. I also made a jacket from the brown / gold quilted fabric…. I enjoyed seeing your enthusiasm for shopping at JoAnns… I live in New York State and have two JoAnns stores close by. Glad you enjoyed your holiday and shopping in the states. Looking forward to seeing your finished projects.

[@sewamelia]

How funny that we chose the same fabrics - love it! I will look up the Lennox top as I just cannot decide what to make with it. I think it might well become a Peony Patterns Wattle Dress for my daughter, as it would be so cosy and comfy for the winter.

[@jennetthamilton971]

I live in Canada about 2 hours from the Michigan/Ontario border. The few times I went shopping across the border, I loved to stop at Joane's just to find fabrics i can't get here. I also can't buy Simplicity or New Look patterns in Canada, so i will pick up a few patterns. I did see the quilted fabrics as you were showing the inside of the store, and wanted to shout STOP! There were a few that caught my eye. I think what you chose will make a beautiful coat/jacket. Good luck with all your sewing projects.

[@sewamelia]

It was such a fun place to shop in person as I don't often get to do that in the UK. I am so glad I went back for the quilted fabric. I just need to decide what to sew with it now!

[@maureencapobianco3596]

I live in the States so I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Joann’s is the only sewing store near me. I sew a lot with double brushed poly. I’ve made more than 1 Freya top with it. Thanks for sharing!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you - I did wonder about the Freya top - I think it would be so cosy and get a lot of wear. Can't wait to sew it up now!

[@sewvertonmakery]

What a fabulous haul and I love that you went shopping with your eldest boy. So so so glad you went back for that quilted fabric, it’s gorgeous and I spotted them straight away in your clip in the store!! Happy sewing xx

[@sewamelia]

I think he enjoyed the trip as much as I did - especially the cookie! I cannot wait to start sewing it all up now.

[@clarethompson1934]

Spotlight on steroids!!!!!! Clare from New Zealand 🇬🇸❤

[@sewamelia]

Indeed! I do love a trip to Spotlight when I am in NZ too.

[@jamesbrown-om5bu]

I was also in Houston at the beginning of November for the Houston Quilt Festival. I'm from Canada 🇨🇦 about a half hour from the Michigan border. Loved your video of Joanne's. Your eldest son did a fabulous job! Glad you went back for the quilted fabric. I also went to Joanne's but was very restrained with my purchases as I was very limited on luggage space and was saving it for the Festival. 😊

[@jamesbrown-om5bu]

I live closer to the Michigan border, about a half hour away. I have yet to find another garment sewing in this area.

[@sewamelia]

Didn't he do such a great job - it was so fun to spend the morning with him. I am so glad I went back for the quilted fabric. I just need to decide what to sew with it now!

[@jamesbrown-om5bu]

Enjoy the moments, they grow up quick! Cheryl

[@theresawagner2642]

OMG! I have that quilted fabric! I bought it a couple of years ago at Joanne's. I made a vest-pattern #1499 from Simplicity. If I am allowed, I'll insert a photo of it. Anxious to see all your makes. Love your channel!🥰

[@sewamelia]

Ah! I bet the quilted vest looked fantastic! I have a couple of ideas but haven't decided on a final plan yet. Hoping inspiration will strike soon!

[@theresawagner2642]

🥰@@sewamelia

[@ameliaellensews]

Love the quilted fabric! If you have any left over you could make a Fanny pack? Shoulder bag!!! Loved this clip today 😊

[@sewamelia]

I think I definitely need a matching fanny pack to go with the jacket - love that idea, thanks Amelia!

[@Kakkydidit]

I try to enjoy shopping at Joann Fabrics because that's the only option I have within an hour's drive, unless I'm just looking for quilting cottons (and Joann has a wide range of those, too). They feature special low prices about every other weekend on big 4 pattern brands, so those are the times I visit. No one can compete with that.

[@sewamelia]

I was so amazed at the price of the patterns on sale. So much more affordable than the prices we have here in the UK!

[@ll29123]

Wow, I’d love to go there one day. Thank you for taking us with you! I can’t wait to see your makes x

[@sewamelia]

Thanks for watching! It was a lovely store to browse and I can't wait to get sewing now!

[@janeybeasley9525]

I saw the quilted fabric and thought I’d love some but would it fit in the suitcase! I’m sure you will make some lovely things for us to see in the future! Thanks for taking us on the trip ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you for watching. I am glad you enjoyed seeing the shopping trio. I can't wait to start sewing it all up now!

[@victoriafrances2432]

Think about a zip in fleece lining for that lovely double sided quilted cotton.

[@sewamelia]

That is such a great idea, thank you!

[@sardee1315]

I can't wait to see what you do with the double-brushed poly! Would you please do one of your "made along side" videos when you use it? I have such a hard time with a "sticky" knit making clothing because I seem to always distort it. Thanks for sharing!

[@sewamelia]

That is a great idea! I am browsing patterns now to see what I can make with it and will try to do a sew-with-me video.

[@robinduggins2561]

Woohoo!! Texas! I live in northeast Texas in a small town. I wouldn't like living in Houston or any of the huge cities but I do enjoy being in Texas.

[@angelawilliams8322]

I currently live in Costa Rica and occasionally I visit friends in Houston and I love my trips to Joanne’s to pick up fabrics etc……hobby lobby is pretty good too, so pleased to see you enjoyed it!

[@sewamelia]

It was such a fun trip for all of us - getting to Joann's was an added bonus!

[@karolmolpus9536]

JoAnns is only place close to me for shopping, online UK fabric selection and quality is usually better. Happy you enjoyed your trip!❤

[@sewamelia]

We are pretty spoilt in the UK for fabric shops, but it was fun to shop at Joann's on the trip.

[@blufaerie]

Glad you enjoyed your day in Houston. I hope you went to the space center there. My son lives there and I had a great visit last year. I don’t shop at JoAnn often, I prefer smaller indie sew/fabric shops, but I did visit today for some flannel on sale.

[@sewamelia]

We did go to the NASA Space Centre, which was amazing! I do love our fabric shops here in the UK, but it was fun to visit somewhere different too!

[@Carolleemakesthings]

So interesting to see you making purchases at Joann’s, which is a five minute walk from my house and my go to place (east coast of the U.S). I saw there were many more options for quilted fabric this year, looking forward to seeing your make!

[@sewamelia]

It was fun seeing so many different quilted fabrics there and I am so glad I picked one up before I left.

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

It's so obvious how excited you are about your fabrics from Joann, Amelia. Your makes vlog will be very enjoyable, I'm sure.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Annette!

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I like taking the quilted fabrics to make shorter jackets. They wear really well. When I first heard you say states, I just knew you would be in Nashville. Oh well, Houston… in Nashville is Children’s Corner. Also, they have a very nice fashion fabric store, Textile Fabrics. I’m glad you enjoyed your trip. 🥰

[@sewamelia]

I would so love to visit Children's Corner in Nashville! Maybe another time.

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

Lovely video. Nice to see these fabrics and shops that are featured on so many other videos. You have great taste in fabric 🙂

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the video! It was lots of fun to visit and there were just so many lovely fabrics to choose from!

[@kayemcmullen]

Love the quilted fabric- it would also make a great reversible waistcoat.🇦🇺🦘

[@sewamelia]

Yes! I might make a waistcoat too if there is enough fabric leftover.

[@FionaLearnsPiano]

Great video Amelia and you chose beautiful fabrics and buttons on your trip. Lovely to hear your young assistant laughing in the background when you were filming in the car! Your channel might need to be rebranded to ‘Amelia and Son Sews’! Hope you all have a super week!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Fiona! I really love the buttons especially and I need to think of a garment for my daughter to put them on now!

[@Allycat3270]

Hello Amelia. I do love the fabrics that you bought at Joann's, I wish they would open a store here in Australia... but you never know, one day they just might... If you are after double brush poly the place to purchase it is Lush Fabrics in Australia (yes, they post international), Tracey has an amazing array of knit fabrics and you can see the fabrics she stocks on her KZbin channel. A dress you could make with the DBP is the 'Wunderlust' dress by Pattern Emporium, this dress is a favourite of Whitney's from Tomkat Stitchery, and I think you would like this pattern (and PE other patterns). Happy sewing

[@sewamelia]

Thank you for the tips! I will check out Lush fabrics and the Pattern Emporium pattern. I have heard such good things about them but haven't tried their patterns yet.

[@Allycat3270]

@@sewamelia you can sew up DBP on your sewing machine however I would recommend using either a walking foot or a teflon foot (if you don't have a teflon foot, can I recommend that you do buy one, they are fantastic), You will love Pattern Emporium patterns, they also have patterns for children. The instructions are brilliant!

[@cindy7702]

HI Love all your fabric.. I went to the states for fabric and mailed it back so I wouldn't have to put them in my suitcase.. books too.. Oh I'm a bit of brat I know but it was fun

[@sewamelia]

Fabric shopping is so much fun! I made sure we didn't bring too much with us so that there would be plenty of room in the suitcases for fabric! 🤣

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Could you msybe make a removable lining for your coat? Then you could take it out during milder weather and enjoy the self lining, or have it in when it's cold. My husband has one like that, and it is just attached with snaps or buttons, one under the collar, and one at the end of each sleeve at the top of the wrist. And I have one where the linkng is just attached with a zipper in the front, on each side, alongside the zipper that closes the coat. It sounds complicated, but doesn't look that difficult to do.

[@sewamelia]

I love the idea of a removable lining - I will have a think about whether I can make that work.

[@weaver7249]

It’s crazy , I know, I order most of my fabric from Minerva. We have a Joanne’s on every corner - I guess I’m just tired of Joannes.

[@sewamelia]

It is funny how a new-to-you fabric store can be so exciting! It was just lovely to visit a fabric store in person as I don't often get to do that.

[@tracyfrost]

I was rather disappointed with JoAnnes, thank goodness I found fabric in NewYork at BJ fabrics.

[@sewamelia]

Oh I would love to go fabric shopping in New York - how fun!