I hope you share videos when you make the wrap top and the Calypso top. That little bow detail is elegant, and I think you're right - it will look amazing in white with a sheer black bow.
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I’m going back and watching your old videos. I will be in Lewisburg, TN in December for our 5th grandchild’s birth. This is our daughter. I was told I was needed at the end of her pregnancy. I know you are in Tennessee and if you live in middle I would love to meet you at your convenience. Now back to your videos.
Jan, hello there! So happy to see you here - totally agree, I like the florals, but I always need a good healthy ratio between solids and florals, otherwise everything will be floral and nothing to wear :) absolutely, I hope this video gave you some inspiration and sewing motivation!!! :)
I’ve just made up two of the Peppermint magazine wrap tops in the past month. They have turned oit well and it really is a great pattern. The top has beautiful finishing as the whole thing is French seamed.
Kristie - my pleasure! So happy that you enjoyed the list! I try to do one for every season, so there is going to be one coming at the end of November/beginning of December! :)
Very cute patterns! Thank you so much for sharing! I have to go back and review your video again because there are so many options I can’t decide! LOL!😉🤗
Hello Anne Marie - me too, so happy that we share the same taste! At first i thought: "hmmm...maybe people are going to think that I am crazy?! It is just a top of a tiny bow :)"
Thanks for the free patterns!!! I really like the Calypso top. Plan to make it to wear under jackets. When I pulled up the link you provided, it took me to a website in French. So I got out and Googled "Calypso bow top pattern" and was able to pull up the website in English along with the instructions in English.
Lesa, fantastic! I will switch the link in the infobox to the English one. It is a French pattern company so I did not think they had the pattern in English! Thank you!
HI Alisa, thanks for making this vid, so many great patterns. I'm going to download the Peppermint wrap top to pare with the Peppermint shift dress I already had. Also downloaded the Monroe turtleneck, the Shauna Coatigan, the cardigan by life sew savory (she used some pretty lightweight fabric in her blog so the garment looked a bit cheap and flimsy but I think with a heavier fabric it would look great!) and the calypso top with bow detail (wow that is so cute and classy and versatile). I'll probably also download the suit blazer from mood bc i think it would look cute with skinny jeans! Thanks!
Awesome list...I am doing the Silverton Blazer sew a long, which I think is a very cute jacket! I really like your think pink cardigans....definitely checking that out next....along with the Calypso top...!! The sew a long has an awesome prize!!
That last one (with the bow in the back) is elegant! :-). Thanks for sharing all of these. Downloaded them! A couple were not linked in the list (paused the video and googled them) :-)
Joan - happy sewing! Yes, I am glad you agree, otherwise I thought people are going to think I am crazy that I think that a simple blouse with a a bow in the back is something so special! :)
Any tips or suggestions on printer and ink....... it’s expensive that’s why I usually stick with big five companies but I absolutely love some pdf companies!!!
Thank you so much for the video with all those beautiful free patterns! I would love to make the Think Pink Cardigan and already downloaded the pattern, but the instructions only come in the issue. Do you have any idea where to get help? Maybe a sewalong with a similar pattern? I don't know how to make the pockets 😥
I had so many requests similar to yours so I made a separate video about it! Here's the link, I hope it helps you make a wonderful cardigan! - ruclips.net/video/ha8G4M9CBbU/видео.html
I love your list! I agree about the Calypso top. Their site is in French, how do I download the pattern. On another note, tell me about your recording equipment, microphone and editing software you are using. I love your energy!
Carmen, hello there and thank you for watching! 1) use Google translate to translate the website and download the pattern 2) I just posted all of the gear that I use in the infobox with links, so that way you can take a look!
Like your videos and what you bring to the sewing community. Unfortunately in the last few videos I struggle with the background music. For me it’s almost fighting with your voice. Personally I would prefer the videos without background music when you’re speaking. You have enough energy and enthusiasm of yourself. 💕
My friend...how do you do it? You find such interesting free patterns. I’ve already downloaded one and have a few others I’m considering. I’m thinking on the coatigan.... I have wool that I could use. It gets very cold here and it’s snowing at the moment. 🙄 would that pattern work with a medium wool?
Hmmm... It looks like she is wearing that coatigan out if a medium thickness fabric - so I would say it should, but since I don't have it right in front of me - it is a little tough to say how much give it has or how really thick it is... And, wow, snow already??? Not that cold here yet, but temperature is dropping!
On the other hand... I am sitting here and thinking - I wonder if your wool or wool blend has any stretch to it... This pattern might be made for stretch materials, like thicker know and ponte roma. Otherwise it is going to be very difficult to bend the elbows... ( How do I know? Personal sewing mistakes from the past. Lol) :) I hope this helps. I am already looking for another selection or patterns for winter series and celebration series, too! :)
Alisa Shay - Thoughtful Creativity ahhhh. Never thought of that. Very true. It has not much give at all. It’s pure wool. A beautiful emerald green. It would be so nice and warm but maybe better suited for a coat like the Lola. Thanks Alisa. Helped me avoid a sewing mishap. 💞😊
Jo, absolutely, open the infobox from underneath the video and all pattern links are mentioned there, just click on them. In some cases you will need to register to download, in some cases - it is a direct link, but either way, all patterns are free! Happy sewing!
Hi Alisa, I wanted to thank you so much for the free patterns. In new to garment sewing but not sewing. I don't use social media but I did try and get the bow tie back blouse and am having issues. I've contacted them. I wanted to know have you heard of anyone else having issues signing up with an acct on there site? Thx
Sha-leine, I just got the pattern and it does not require any sign-up... here is the link to the PDF, I hope this helps! www.gasparine.fr/static/patrons/miss-calypso/dl/patron_miss_calypso.pdf
Sarah, hmmm... I don't think there is one in English. It is a pretty straight forward top + you can always sure Google translate for some key sewing words.
Sarah - there is one in English! One of the subscribers found a link, here it is - www.gasparine.fr/static/patrons/miss-calypso/dl/en/miss_calypso_instructions.pdf
Just found your videos today. You are delightful. Your enthusiasm is amazing and contagious. Thank you.
I hope you share videos when you make the wrap top and the Calypso top. That little bow detail is elegant, and I think you're right - it will look amazing in white with a sheer black bow.
Agreed about that Calypso top! That little detail makes it interesting to wear on its OWN, as well as a shell under a jacket. Perfect.
Yes ma'am! It is so curious how that little detail makes SUCH a difference, at least for me! I am glad you feel the same way :) Happy sewing!
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I’m with you on the shirt with the bow and the fitting tee. I love the idea of dark florals. Thanks
Kristy, YES! I am so glad that quite a bit of people feel the same way about the Calypso top, so simple yet so elegant!!! :) Thank you for watching!
I’m going back and watching your old videos. I will be in Lewisburg, TN in December for our 5th grandchild’s birth. This is our daughter. I was told I was needed at the end of her pregnancy. I know you are in Tennessee and if you live in middle I would love to meet you at your convenience. Now back to your videos.
I really liked the colour block Constance sweater for the monochromatic aspect. I’ve shifted away from florals now. Thanks for pulling this together.
Jan, hello there! So happy to see you here - totally agree, I like the florals, but I always need a good healthy ratio between solids and florals, otherwise everything will be floral and nothing to wear :) absolutely, I hope this video gave you some inspiration and sewing motivation!!! :)
I’ve just made up two of the Peppermint magazine wrap tops in the past month. They have turned oit well and it really is a great pattern. The top has beautiful finishing as the whole thing is French seamed.
Robyn, thank you for some great insight on the Wrap Tops - it is on my list. So excited!!!
Lots of good ideas and inspiration... thank you
Heather, great to see you here! Happy sewing!
Wow, what a fabulous selection! And I must agree, the Calypso is dreamy! Thank you x
Carolina, thank you for being here! And yes, I cant wait to make the Calypso :)
Thank you so much for putting this info together. I just found your channel this morning and will definitely continue to follow you.
Maria, welcome! That's great news, so happy that you are enjoying this channel and videos! Happy sewing!
My favorites are the Kirsten Kimono Tee and the Peppermint Wrap Top. Thank you for curating these patterns!👍
Kristie - my pleasure! So happy that you enjoyed the list! I try to do one for every season, so there is going to be one coming at the end of November/beginning of December! :)
great job - Thank you for your advise and tips - all of your videos.
Thank you sewing friend. The patterns are all beautiful.... 😍😊
Alisa you just radiate joy! I really like all the patterns!
Heide - thank you so much! I light up when I talk about sewing and I am so happy I can share that :)
Thank you for your generous gift. My favorite pattern although I like them all is the Monroe turtleneck.
Hello there, I just made the Monroe turtle neck with a few adjustments - but it turned out so well! Can't wait to share it with you!
The bow detail top love that ; we have no fall
Rosanne - me too :) you can tell :) oh.... when we used to live in Vegas we had pretty much one season, and that was nice but very repetitive too!
Thanks so much! Very kind of you to share!
Joan - absolutely! That's why I am here :)
Thanks again Alisa for putting this great list together for us xx
My pleasure!!! Have fun sewing and will see you here soon!
Very cute patterns! Thank you so much for sharing! I have to go back and review your video again because there are so many options I can’t decide! LOL!😉🤗
Right?! So many cute ones - I was having a hard time choosing just 12 for this video, otherwise it would be like an hour long :)
Beautiful patterns - and I love the calypso top!
Calypso top - 100% :)
Yes to the Constance sweater!! I already know some fabrics in my stash that would lend well to color blocking. Thanks for a great list for Fall!
Fantastic - I love when I can use fabric from my stash to make something awesome!!! Happy sewing!
Hi Alisha, thank you for this video. I love the bow-backed top.
Hello Anne Marie - me too, so happy that we share the same taste! At first i thought: "hmmm...maybe people are going to think that I am crazy?! It is just a top of a tiny bow :)"
Thanks for the free patterns!!! I really like the Calypso top. Plan to make it to wear under jackets. When I pulled up the link you provided, it took me to a website in French. So I got out and Googled "Calypso bow top pattern" and was able to pull up the website in English along with the instructions in English.
Lesa, fantastic! I will switch the link in the infobox to the English one. It is a French pattern company so I did not think they had the pattern in English! Thank you!
HI Alisa, thanks for making this vid, so many great patterns. I'm going to download the Peppermint wrap top to pare with the Peppermint shift dress I already had. Also downloaded the Monroe turtleneck, the Shauna Coatigan, the cardigan by life sew savory (she used some pretty lightweight fabric in her blog so the garment looked a bit cheap and flimsy but I think with a heavier fabric it would look great!) and the calypso top with bow detail (wow that is so cute and classy and versatile). I'll probably also download the suit blazer from mood bc i think it would look cute with skinny jeans! Thanks!
Love the coatigan!
Alisa, Calypso top is so so beautiful! Thanks for sharing :) I need to make one too
Hello there, absolutely! I am glad you could take that away - it is on my list to make. maybe even as a Christmas Dress?
Awesome list...I am doing the Silverton Blazer sew a long, which I think is a very cute jacket! I really like your think pink cardigans....definitely checking that out next....along with the Calypso top...!! The sew a long has an awesome prize!!
looks forward to seeing your makes
Michelle, thank you!!! :)
What a nice video! The Monroe! :)
You can also check out the Swoon patterns scarf neck cardigan or the Harper duster from Sinclair patterns! Both are free ❤️
Thank You Lynn for this awesome addition to the list! Love it! Thank you!
That last one (with the bow in the back) is elegant! :-). Thanks for sharing all of these. Downloaded them! A couple were not linked in the list (paused the video and googled them) :-)
Joan - happy sewing! Yes, I am glad you agree, otherwise I thought people are going to think I am crazy that I think that a simple blouse with a a bow in the back is something so special! :)
Any tips or suggestions on printer and ink....... it’s expensive that’s why I usually stick with big five companies but I absolutely love some pdf companies!!!
Thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️
I have the Munroe top pattern. That last one is cute though.
Awesome to hear that!!! Happy sewing!
Thank you so much for the video with all those beautiful free patterns! I would love to make the Think Pink Cardigan and already downloaded the pattern, but the instructions only come in the issue. Do you have any idea where to get help? Maybe a sewalong with a similar pattern? I don't know how to make the pockets 😥
I had so many requests similar to yours so I made a separate video about it! Here's the link, I hope it helps you make a wonderful cardigan! - ruclips.net/video/ha8G4M9CBbU/видео.html
what happened to the mint wrap top?
I love your list! I agree about the Calypso top. Their site is in French, how do I download the pattern. On another note, tell me about your recording equipment, microphone and editing software you are using. I love your energy!
Carmen, hello there and thank you for watching! 1) use Google translate to translate the website and download the pattern 2) I just posted all of the gear that I use in the infobox with links, so that way you can take a look!
Love the top with the bow too! I downloaded the pattern and it’s in French. How can I get it in English? Thank you
Here's the link - I just googled it for the English version - www.gasparine.fr/static/patrons/miss-calypso/dl/en/miss_calypso_instructions.pdf
Like your videos and what you bring to the sewing community. Unfortunately in the last few videos I struggle with the background music. For me it’s almost fighting with your voice. Personally I would prefer the videos without background music when you’re speaking. You have enough energy and enthusiasm of yourself. 💕
Lily, thank you for your feedback - definitely will take in consideration! Thank you!
My friend...how do you do it? You find such interesting free patterns. I’ve already downloaded one and have a few others I’m considering. I’m thinking on the coatigan.... I have wool that I could use. It gets very cold here and it’s snowing at the moment. 🙄 would that pattern work with a medium wool?
Hmmm... It looks like she is wearing that coatigan out if a medium thickness fabric - so I would say it should, but since I don't have it right in front of me - it is a little tough to say how much give it has or how really thick it is... And, wow, snow already??? Not that cold here yet, but temperature is dropping!
On the other hand... I am sitting here and thinking - I wonder if your wool or wool blend has any stretch to it... This pattern might be made for stretch materials, like thicker know and ponte roma. Otherwise it is going to be very difficult to bend the elbows... ( How do I know? Personal sewing mistakes from the past. Lol) :) I hope this helps. I am already looking for another selection or patterns for winter series and celebration series, too! :)
Alisa Shay - Thoughtful Creativity ahhhh. Never thought of that. Very true. It has not much give at all. It’s pure wool. A beautiful emerald green. It would be so nice and warm but maybe better suited for a coat like the Lola. Thanks Alisa. Helped me avoid a sewing mishap. 💞😊
@@imsewblessed1578Absolutely! My pleasure! Ooooh - emerald green - such a beautiful color, would look so good with purple accessories!!!
Christine, I just found this while doing some video prep - free pattern for a wool jacket! Bam! :) - www.lovesewingmag.co.uk/product/chic-wool-jacket/
I did not see the " think Pink cardigain" or was it the #6 and you just made changes to it?
Stephanie, thank you for noticing - all links have been fixed now and everything should be in the infobox :)
Could I ask, how do I obtain the free patterns please?
Jo, absolutely, open the infobox from underneath the video and all pattern links are mentioned there, just click on them. In some cases you will need to register to download, in some cases - it is a direct link, but either way, all patterns are free! Happy sewing!
Hi Alisa, I wanted to thank you so much for the free patterns. In new to garment sewing but not sewing. I don't use social media but I did try and get the bow tie back blouse and am having issues. I've contacted them. I wanted to know have you heard of anyone else having issues signing up with an acct on there site? Thx
Sha-leine, I just got the pattern and it does not require any sign-up... here is the link to the PDF, I hope this helps! www.gasparine.fr/static/patrons/miss-calypso/dl/patron_miss_calypso.pdf
@@ThoughtfulCreativity That was Soooo kind of you! I'm not sure what I was doing wrong! Thanks a bunch for going out of your way!💜😊
I don't have an access to mood fabrics from Ukraine 😐
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Tried to download the shift dress pattern from sewing bee. Coukd not. I joined the website created password ect. Just wouldn't work. Any hints?
Carla, should be without any problems... I will be back from work today and will take a look for you!
Carla, everything worked for me - here's the link to the PDF. www.sewmag.co.uk/images/uploads/patterns/Sew71_Shift_Dress.pdf
When I tried to download the Miss Calypso pattern it was in french. How do I get the pattern and instructions in english?
Sarah, hmmm... I don't think there is one in English. It is a pretty straight forward top + you can always sure Google translate for some key sewing words.
Sarah - there is one in English! One of the subscribers found a link, here it is - www.gasparine.fr/static/patrons/miss-calypso/dl/en/miss_calypso_instructions.pdf
Making your own clothes in uk 🇬🇧 is more expensive.