Oh the woes of pant fitting :D Claire, I think it will be a good idea to make a toile on this pattern and maybe keep the toile for future patterns, almost like creating a pants block. To grade up from your hip to your waist makes sense if your waist measures larger than your hips. Making a toile will truly work because you can see that where the ease has been added by the designer. The fabrics are just brilliant! :) Thank you Claire for sharing! ...
Hey lovely 😊 I have been looking at the measurements and finished garment measurements I would make from your hip and grade out to your waist. Your fabrics are absolutely stunning hun x
lovely fabrics, the double gauze is very pretty, how about a simple top like the Sew House 7 Remy Raglan - I made it in double gauze using the free add on balloon sleeve pattern piece and it was instantly taken by my teenage daughter! Well done with the TATB Thea trousers, they look great, I've yet to make a start on mine.
Love how you’ve got the button storage too! I’m in between keeping the pigeon wishes buttons on the original cards but also want to pop them in the box - problems of a sewist eh! Gorgeous fabrics - that blue and green cotton poplin is gorgeous! I’m on the fence with the marnie but there’s so many lovely versions online that I’m on the edge of maybe going down the marnie rabbit hole 😂 love your trousers - I’m about to embark on trousers and ooooh need cool lining 😂 for the pockets ha ha and bought some of that lamazi double gauze ❤
Fabulous Emma, I look forward to seeing your plans 😍 I was the same with the buttons but I just thought it would be better keeping them all together in one place so I ruthlessly threw all the cards out & love the new storage 🤩 xx
I feel like you’re my fabric twin 😂. So weird about the Thea’s although I always have to grade as my hips to waist ration is always different 😩. Have you tried measuring the pattern paper piece and taking off the seam allowance to see what it measures at? x
Haha, yes I often like majority of your fabrics too 😂 I haven’t tried measuring the paper pattern piece, that’s a really good idea! I will do that before cutting my next pair. Thanks Ruan 🤩 x
I know what you mean about sizing of patterns. I recently made the Wren blouse which is my favourite make of a long time. I made a size 8, which is a perfect fit. However my know me dress is a size 14! I thought I was a 12 on the measurements but I toiled the bodice and needed a 14! Bizarre! I love your fabrics and it’s impossible to resist sometimes. I’m with you on the bright colours, beautiful! Happy sewing 😀
Thank you so much ☺️ Wow, that’s quite a difference across the patterns. It just goes to show you can’t assume anything & need to check sizing on each pattern individually 👍🏼
Gorgeous makes and fabric Claire, they are all so much fun 🥰 Have you made a Monroe Turtleneck yet? The rib knit might work well for that? We will probably still get enough chilly days to make it worthwhile xx
Nightmare re Thea’s - you must have been gutted. But you really sorted it and the finished trousers look fabulous. I want to make some but like you nervous to know what size to make!!😂 Lovely video ❤❤
Your Thea trousers look great. About the sizing - I recently made the Emerson trousers and had the same issue. The advice I was given is that it's easier to grade up the waist so to go with the hip measurement. It worked for me and I'm currently cutting out the Thea so wish me luck. xx
Oh thank you! Yes it seems quite logical really doesn’t it, it just hadn’t crossed my mind 😂 Good luck with your Thea’s, I’d love to know how you get on
Claire, I also ignored the Marnie top at first but then, after seeing all the makes online, I had convinced myself I needed that pattern because I loved all the pin tucks. I've now reverted back to thinking it isn't a pattern for me. It always reminds me of a granny's nightgown in the dress version. I'm not a fan of a huge amount of ruffles, either. As oversized as it seems, I also don't think it would be a good idea with my large chest and thick waist. Way too much fabric involved! I think the garment would appear to wear me!! I've done a little research and I've found several patterns that will satisfy my obsession with pin- tucks and pleats in some more tailored garments. You've acquired some lovely fabrics and good save on the giant clown trousers!!
Your Thea’s look lovely, could you lay them on the pattern piece to see what size to cut out. I often have to grade out at the waist as I don’t really have one 😂
I would go by your hip measurement and grade out to your waist. I’ve done that before myself. In terms of a top I have a larger chest but I’m quite small elsewhere and I really like the vali top by pattern fantastique. It would also lend itself to a lot of the retro 70s prints. Tianas closet have a few free similar ones and I think also the Karmme blouse might be a free similar one. Sam talks about it from Frugalisima in her recent vlogs.
@@lovesredsews it came to me walking the dog, it’s the Imby blouse by Karmme Apparel as a freebie or the Isla top by Tianas closet but I do still recommend the Vali top.
Oh the woes of pant fitting :D Claire, I think it will be a good idea to make a toile on this pattern and maybe keep the toile for future patterns, almost like creating a pants block. To grade up from your hip to your waist makes sense if your waist measures larger than your hips. Making a toile will truly work because you can see that where the ease has been added by the designer. The fabrics are just brilliant! :) Thank you Claire for sharing! ...
Thank you so much, some great tips there 😀
I love fabric and patterns, too!😊❤❤❤
Your top is beautiful. I like the fabric!
I love a fabric haul video and they are lovely fabrics you have purchased ❤. Look forward to seeing what you make with them xx
Thanks Petrina 😀 x
Hey lovely 😊 I have been looking at the measurements and finished garment measurements I would make from your hip and grade out to your waist.
Your fabrics are absolutely stunning hun x
Thanks Becki, I think that’s what I’m definitely going to do next time
Thank you 🤩 xx
I made an anthea out of that double gauze , it’s on my insta , and I’m a 44 ff and it fits beautifully and doesn’t make my chest look big 😊 x
Oooh I’ve just checked it out, it’s beautiful 😻
lovely fabrics, the double gauze is very pretty, how about a simple top like the Sew House 7 Remy Raglan - I made it in double gauze using the free add on balloon sleeve pattern piece and it was instantly taken by my teenage daughter! Well done with the TATB Thea trousers, they look great, I've yet to make a start on mine.
Haha, it must have been good 😁 Thank you for the suggestion
Love how you’ve got the button storage too! I’m in between keeping the pigeon wishes buttons on the original cards but also want to pop them in the box - problems of a sewist eh! Gorgeous fabrics - that blue and green cotton poplin is gorgeous! I’m on the fence with the marnie but there’s so many lovely versions online that I’m on the edge of maybe going down the marnie rabbit hole 😂 love your trousers - I’m about to embark on trousers and ooooh need cool lining 😂 for the pockets ha ha and bought some of that lamazi double gauze ❤
Fabulous Emma, I look forward to seeing your plans 😍
I was the same with the buttons but I just thought it would be better keeping them all together in one place so I ruthlessly threw all the cards out & love the new storage 🤩 xx
I feel like you’re my fabric twin 😂. So weird about the Thea’s although I always have to grade as my hips to waist ration is always different 😩. Have you tried measuring the pattern paper piece and taking off the seam allowance to see what it measures at? x
Haha, yes I often like majority of your fabrics too 😂
I haven’t tried measuring the paper pattern piece, that’s a really good idea! I will do that before cutting my next pair. Thanks Ruan 🤩 x
Since I made a family sized bell tent aka the Jalie hoodie, I always measure the pattern pieces!
Definitely toiling mine - I’ll be doing it on the bigger / newer block. Your welt pockets are SUBLIME!
@@SEWDOITEMMA thanks so much! I was surprised how well they came together. Can’t wait to see your version 😀 x
Did enjoy your vlog, beautiful fabrics. The double gauze would make a gorgeous Chalk and Notch Fringe dress....
Ooooh yes, that’s a good suggestion. I’ve only ever made one that was a bit big & keep meaning to re-make it 😀
I know what you mean about sizing of patterns. I recently made the Wren blouse which is my favourite make of a long time. I made a size 8, which is a perfect fit. However my know me dress is a size 14! I thought I was a 12 on the measurements but I toiled the bodice and needed a 14! Bizarre! I love your fabrics and it’s impossible to resist sometimes. I’m with you on the bright colours, beautiful!
Happy sewing 😀
Thank you so much ☺️
Wow, that’s quite a difference across the patterns. It just goes to show you can’t assume anything & need to check sizing on each pattern individually 👍🏼
The Sagebrush top works well in double gauze. Love your fabric choices.
Thanks Jenny, great suggestion. I love the sagebrush 🤩
Gorgeous makes and fabric Claire, they are all so much fun 🥰 Have you made a Monroe Turtleneck yet? The rib knit might work well for that? We will probably still get enough chilly days to make it worthwhile xx
Thanks Ruth! Oooh no, I’ve not made one of those before. Might be a good contender for sure 😀 x
Nightmare re Thea’s - you must have been gutted. But you really sorted it and the finished trousers look fabulous. I want to make some but like you nervous to know what size to make!!😂
Lovely video ❤❤
Thanks Angela. I hope you work it out. I want to make more as they are a good pattern but I need to have a think about the sizing ❤️
Your Thea trousers look great. About the sizing - I recently made the Emerson trousers and had the same issue. The advice I was given is that it's easier to grade up the waist so to go with the hip measurement. It worked for me and I'm currently cutting out the Thea so wish me luck. xx
Oh thank you! Yes it seems quite logical really doesn’t it, it just hadn’t crossed my mind 😂 Good luck with your Thea’s, I’d love to know how you get on
@@lovesredsews I'll let you know!
I brought the larger set in clear plastic for my buttons, with 5 shelves!
There’s one with 5 shelves?!!! 😱
I had no idea 😂
Claire, I also ignored the Marnie top at first but then, after seeing all the makes online, I had convinced myself I needed that pattern because I loved all the pin tucks. I've now reverted back to thinking it isn't a pattern for me. It always reminds me of a granny's nightgown in the dress version. I'm not a fan of a huge amount of ruffles, either. As oversized as it seems, I also don't think it would be a good idea with my large chest and thick waist. Way too much fabric involved! I think the garment would appear to wear me!! I've done a little research and I've found several patterns that will satisfy my obsession with pin- tucks and pleats in some more tailored garments. You've acquired some lovely fabrics and good save on the giant clown trousers!!
Thank you so much ☺️
Your Thea’s look lovely, could you lay them on the pattern piece to see what size to cut out. I often have to grade out at the waist as I don’t really have one 😂
Haha, yes think that is also my problem 😂
That’s a great idea, will definitely try that too x
I would go by your hip measurement and grade out to your waist. I’ve done that before myself. In terms of a top I have a larger chest but I’m quite small elsewhere and I really like the vali top by pattern fantastique. It would also lend itself to a lot of the retro 70s prints. Tianas closet have a few free similar ones and I think also the Karmme blouse might be a free similar one. Sam talks about it from Frugalisima in her recent vlogs.
Oh thank you so much. Some great suggestions there, I will have to check them out! I’ve seen a few Vali dresses recently & love the aesthetic 😻
@@lovesredsews it came to me walking the dog, it’s the Imby blouse by Karmme Apparel as a freebie or the Isla top by Tianas closet but I do still recommend the Vali top.
@@sarahmay3307 thank you so much. Funnily enough I downloaded the Isla top recently 😀