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Great video. I liked the overview of last year, and the idea of making a list of what you want to accomplish in 2025 - I need to make a sewing list for 2025. I, too often, randomly start a project and before it's finished, start something new. I still haven't finished the first outfit I started about 32 years ago for my oldest child.😊

I am in the middle of making the Rose Dressing gown from Gertie’s Patreon. I am going a little more casual with it but it is such a gorgeous, high drama yet practical vintage flavored piece!

Great video, feeling very inspired! I love that you love twig and tale too!

Love this!!! I just bought them and came online to see what others thought about them. This video told me all I needed to know. I’m excited to use them! 🤩🙌✨

Considering your life changes, you got a lot of sewing done, last year. Good job! I am always interested in fitting footage, like the bust adjustment of your Christmas dress. I don’t always watch full sew-alongs, but clips of pattern adjustments and sewing techniques are helpful. 😊-Deborah

I LOVE the idea of The 9’s. And the 1940’s robe idea is awesome! Im in MN so I need some warmth too. And a robe would be great.

Considering all the things going on in the background, you've done exceptionally well with the number of garments you've made. I haven't made the Dartmouth for a long time - I used it as a nursing top when I had my last baby who is now ten years old🤔😱🤯. That said though, I think it would be awesome to sew the Auburn blazer along with you doing yours (big hint!). I have to turn the Vernon into a shirtdress! 2024 was not a great sewing year for me. I had a total hip replacement in March and had projects started and they still are not finished. I went back to work (the same as you, I use a lot of mental energy looking after the children in my care). I'm currently making a pile of black Bermuda length Closet Core Crew Poppy camp shorts (from their first year) to wear to work as we are in the midst of high summer. I completely understand not wanting to work with tweed in the middle of summer. It's best to work with what you want to work with when the climate is appropriate. I want to make so many things and just catch up on what I didn't make in 2024. But I also want to go with the flow and if it doesn't happen then I won't be hard on myself. My lifestyle doesn't lend it self to corporate styles or anything and I wear a simple uniform to work where I can make the bottoms and have them work. I'm just going to focus on building a nice out of work wardrobe of comfortable classy and effortless things to wear. And in my 50th year of life, I think I get to deserve that.

Most welcome Ashley.

That’s so interesting re the Scout dress? It’s exactly what I want to get made this year and also hack into a blouse… 😜

Hey Ashley, I often wear a Judy Vest over my Rita Blouses and it works fab! Overcomes the low back and boobage issue. I’ve made 4 Judy Vests so far!

17:35 do you think you might make some petticoats?

Would you consider doing some videos like these: fabric stash overview, pattern stash overview, show your new sewing space, show in depth process of making the blazer (maybe comparing the big 4 and cashmerette patterns on the table side by side with your fitting speculation), share your favorite fabric stores (online/in person)

I was staring at your top and wondering if it was a Dartmouth 😂 I recently made one in a mustard bamboo rib knit and LOVE it

I'm so proud of you and all you accomplished last year! You have awesome style!

You look great in an empire waist like that first dress you show. Well, you look great in all of your makes.

Love the shout out to the curvy coven! You made some lovely stuff. My favourite is definitely the Belle although I also love the Dartmouth as I’m hoping to make it. I’m doing make nine for the first time and I’ve planned it as more skills based along with the sew25in25 challenge. I haven’t been sewing long so lots of new skills 😂 looking forward to seeing your content this year again! I’m definitely planning on joining in shirtwaist September as I missed it last year. 🤞

Love seeing your look-back and plans! Also that green top looks amazing on you!!

Ashley that green color is EVERYTHING on you

Does it say juicy on bavk

You look so good in it

I love the plus sizes!!!!🤗

Awesome! Great job & you look adorbs in it!❤️💖💗💓💕🥰

lovely

Stephanie now has the pattern publically available on her kofi if you would like to give it a try for yourself! ko-fi.com/s/76867c2012?fbclid=PAY2xjawHmVGhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpvEwO1Eet0Sv83zo88rzHZX0Eusg9ipNmTH8JgX_w7SWe44Vq_HiLpjM1g_aem_nU0ByQS7yl2fmuZ_MBIb2Q

Maybe a walking foot would help with slippage. Looks gorgeous. I'm starting my hoodie now!

Love this style of dress on you

You look lovely! The bust and gathers are excellent! Yes, to more of this dress! Maybe a gauzy sheer over satin? With darts in the satin and the same gathers in the sheer? I want fitted fronts and elasticated backs in everything these days!

Bobbin!

I’ll never complain about my dining area Sewing studio again. You cured me. This is the tiniest place I’ve ever seen. 😅

It turned out so lovely! My new favourite way to finish hems for light weight fabric it's using lace instead of bias binding, maybe it could work for you as well?

This dress pattern looks fabulous on you!

The dress turned out super cute, the fit is great and you were absolutely right about the drape of the fabric!

I love this dress. I love the Christmas colors in a not Christmas print. It is very versatile.

just wanted to say how lovely this turned out. Beautiful. Also love your new kitten. Happy Boxing Day

Merry Christmas! I love the dress! And I hope you got all of the cookies baked last night. 😊

Usually when I order a free pattern it is so that I can trial how this designer explains the construction or her Way of construction. If I can't make it through a very easy free pattern, I certainly am not going to make it through a difficult one and I have been sewing for over 50 years. So where? I appreciate a free pattern once or twice. I demand my first pattern from a new designer must be free.

Love it. Looks great

Thanks for sharing all of this. I love the fabric. Your dress looks better than the other persons. I find your personal thoughts and comments to be exactly what I need. I, too, have numerous patterns that are nearly identical. Therefore, as I make them. I run into the same/similar issues over and over. A lot of this is because I've been away from sewing for 3 decades.. I have been trying patterns from a 22 to a 32....with alterations. I have gotten VERY frustrated and have seriously thought of just quitting. Your video has helped encourage me a bit. I have tried MANY of the more modern approaches...I have decided to totally forget ALL of them. I will quit if I keep trying them. The ONLY burritos here will be food. I can cut my own facings, etc..and get on with tried and true methods. In addition to that I must raise the neckline, narrow the shoulders, possibly need to doctor sleeves, I also must reduce the front chest area above the breast area. Yeah it is a lot. I am however, on all the woven fabrics, stay stitching all pieces as soon as I cut them out. Keep in mind ALL my fabrics are thrifted.. Many of them are not for garment making.

You look beautiful

This is absolutely gorgeous and fits you perfectly! Yes! I would like to see variations.

FIESTA 🥳🥳🥳

Beautiful! My first time here. Clever way of FBA i will try it. I have the pattern and never made it but … soon. I am purchasing your pocket pattern, and please make more variations of the dress, i will stay tuned

That’s just stunning! Love the pics with the tree, but I agree that you can wear it throughout the year. Thanks for showing the cheater adjustment! That’s so helpful to me. I love this dress style but wasn’t sure I could pull it off, anymore. Thanks for showing the pictures of so many beautiful women wearing it and for sharing your version. Maybe I’ll give it a try. Merry Christmas! 🎄-Deborah

LOVE this! You look great.

I love this. Beautiful skirt, georgeous fabric ❤ 🇬🇧

Mele Kalikimaka! Tropical Christmas is absolutely the best! You look so fabulous. Thank you as always for sharing yourself with all of us.

You look awesome in the dress. I'm looking forward to the next version. Little Maple is so cute. I love a rescue. I think you should officially introduce her to the channel. Maybe she can be your mascot. Merry Christmas.

Lolol 😅😅😅 I love the bloopers at the end!