Sew Yourself a Capsule Wardrobe

17/05/2024

Latest video up on the channel, where we're looking at a putting together a capsule wardrobe for a beginner sewist:
https://youtu.be/lS7duycayHo

28/10/2023

Newest vlog up on the channel today!

https://youtu.be/OPYRHqG_JkE?si=2o_Sv5_7w5G0J4OR

23/10/2023

Latest video on my You Tube channel for you to watch, enjoy, and revitalise your stitching 😊

https://youtu.be/OTnLIlVpzpQ?si=CSIYNtWHe3hJNE2u

28/09/2023

28/09/2023

Bought the pattern on Sunday, cut out and started yesterday afternoon, finished today!
Here's my Be Mine top from Pattern Emporium made up in white viscose challis from Pound Fabrics!

26/09/2023

There's a new, chatty vlog up on You Tube! Plus a couple of tips on how to organise your pdf patterns

A chatty from me today, plus a couple of tips showing how I organise my pdf patterns I'd like to stitch up in the next few months for my perfect ...

03/09/2023

I've printed out the instruction booklets for my recently purchased pdf patterns this afternoon and decided on the patterns I'm hoping to make up for autumn and winter this year, then I've put them into folders ready to make up. Fabrics also ordered with garment patterns in mind
I love to be so organised!

28/08/2023

New video up this afternoon!

It's almost September 1st so it's time to start decluttering your Autumn/Fall wardrobe and start thinking of what to make ready for the cooler months ahead.J...

12/08/2023

Woohooo!!! I can't believe I'm *so* close to 1,000 subscribers!
To say a huge 'thank you' to everyone who has liked and commented on my videos, and subscribed to my channel, I'm holding a fantastic giveaway in this vlog.
In collaboration with Jayne at ​, one lovely subscriber will win 3 x pdf patterns of their choice from this amazing indie pattern designer.
All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is make sure you're subscribed to my channel, then like and comment on this video.
The winner will be chosen when the channel reaches 1k subscribers and will be announced in a forthcoming vlog

I've almost reached 1,000 subscribers - I never, ever thought I'd achieve this when I started my channel.To say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has pressed t...

07/08/2023

Latest video up on YouTube: a bit of a different one for me as it's a pattern haul!
I hadn't been feeling too well so muddled through the week making and sending orders, then rewarded myself with a bit of recreational shopping for patterns
Some of these are totally out of my comfort zone aesthetic!
Hope you enjoy the video!

I've been feeling under the weather this week and have been sitting quietly with my phone watching You Tube and looking through pattern websites - always a b...

01/08/2023

I actually posted *two* videos this week!
The editing on this video wasn't great as I didn't feel very well at all over the weekend, but it's on the channel and worth a watch I think 😊

I've taken *10* patterns from independent pattern companies and compared them to the ever popular 'Miracle Top' featured in Simplicity/New Look 6217!So if yo...

31/07/2023

I thought you might like to see my latest video up on You Tube and the garments i have planned for my Autumn winter capsule wardrobe!

https://youtu.be/AJGES9c5Pl0

30/07/2023

There's s new vlog post up on the channel this weekend, just in time for lazy Sunday morning viewing!

03/07/2023

Latest video up on the channel today!

After so many weeks of not having time to get around to it, I've finally finished the Coco Pants and my Keeley Cardigan - woohooo!See the completed garments ...

02/07/2023

I've recorded a new video this afternoon, it'll be up on the channel tomorrow hopefully 😊

21/06/2023

Yay! After weeks of promising to make myself the Coco Pants I've finally finished them!
I made them in navy linen, cropped length, size 16 with a few adjustments with a size 14 yoga waistband.
I added pockets at the back from the Getaway shorts but would probably go with the hidden side sewn pockets next time.
I'm absolutely thrilled to bits with them!!
Every PE patten I make is a winner!!

23/09/2021

Hooray!! I finished my Talia tunic top last week just in time for some late summer sun today in the UK 🌞
Made in bright pink Swiss cotton jersey that's been in my fabric stash for *years* finished with rose patterned fold over elastic.
I love the fact that it's lovely and drapey and loose and won't ride up in wear like some camis do!
Made in size L throughout. Unfortunately it got a bit bunched up under the arms when I was taking the photos, it does actually fit quite nicely!!
Hope you like it!

Link to the pattern: https://shrsl.com/364md

16/09/2021

I've been *dying* to show you these since I made them last month but the pattern only released yesterday afternoon 😊😊
I made jeans.
Skinny jeans that fit.
I'm so excited!!!
Pattern is from Rebecca Page patterns, I'll pop the link into the comments.
I made mine in stretch denim that I'd had in my stash for some time waiting for the perfect pattern to drop and this was it.
Soooo happy with them, they fit better than any bought jeans I have in my wardrobe 👖

08/04/2021

I can now show you my pattern test jacket that I was working on last week! It's taken a total of 34 hours to make but well worth the time spent as it's a beautiful garment 💗
The latest pattern release from Rebecca Page Sewing - the Spring Jacket.
I won't bore you with the details, just pop on over to my Instagram account if you want to know more!

15/03/2021

A me-made outfit for Mother's Day yesterday 💙💕

It was a cold day yesterday in the UK with wind and rain but it didn't stop me from wearing a spring outfit. Actually wish I'd worn thick tights and boots tbh as the weather in Stoke on Trent visiting my own mum was horrendous!
New cropped trousers made in a denim shade of bengaline, along with a pink and white striped jersey top.

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Fabric for the trousers from and fabric from the top from stash but originally from

19/02/2021

As we can't go out we'll just have to stay in!

Having a well deserved glass of wine and karaoke in the garden bar with the bald one 😂
Happy weekend everyone!

18/02/2021

A lovely bruise after donating my 51st unit of blood yesterday!
But it's a small price to pay.

15/02/2021

When your nail colour matches your sewing thread!

06/02/2021

A few old knitting magazines to read through!
With a cuppa of course 👍
My lads dropped my knitting machines off with me when they were allowed to visit over Christmas and I've unearthed my machine knitting magazines too.
So I'm having a few hours to myself today flipping through the old designs.
Perfect Saturday lunchtime!
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03/02/2021

New shelves at Jelly & Ice Cream Vintage!
Made with cut down oak panels from an old wardrobe that was given to us.
Now... what to put on them... ?? 🤔😁

20/01/2021

Max, the Jelly & Ice Cream dog, enjoying the storm!