You are a classy lady I love everything you make you inspire me to sew, love your teaching methods and you look beautiful in everything you make !!!!!!
I have always loved your sewing and patterning videos. Today it was especially great learning a little bit about you and your journey with sewing. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for allowing us to get to know you! It is so interesting to learn how vloggers get their start and what inspires them. I have followed you for a long time and you always are teaching me something new! I hear that Northern Ireland is absolutely beautiful! All the best and I will stay hopeful that a new fabric shop will open up near you soon :)
I’m glad you mentioned about learning something new. I’ve been sewing for 35 years and am always excited to learn a new technique or a better way to improve upon a skill I already have. With sewing it’s all about the process. Even with the sewing fails/mishaps one is always learning. I love when inspiration and creativity is sparked. Enjoying the process and the final outcomes is what makes sewing pleasurable. Thanks for sharing!!!
If you're looking for a lovely weekend getaway, I recommend flying into Norwich, Norfolk, for the weekend. Norwich is gorgeous and there are numerous sewing-related shops and loads of antiques/vintage shops and cafes. Probably because we have an arts university here, the local fabric shop specialising in dress making fabric is really good. Plus, you have a built-in tour guide (if you would like one): me!
25 years ago I sewed and was just starting drafting patterns then I opened a yarn shop! I love fiber! 20 years of knitting and now I am ready to sew again. I love your videos, informative and reassuring
I so relate to your reasoning for sewing. I would rather create my own patterns than figure out whether something will fit and hold the design after I adjust the pattern. I find creating clothing patterns that are found in established clothing to work better with my wardrobe. I always buy extra fabric to make a variety of pieces that can work together. Since sewing with patterns caused me a great deal of stress and still often does, I think learning to make my own patterns and use those patterns to fit purchased patterns has made such a difference for my sewing experience and enjoyment. Like you, we have a limited supply of fabric stores here in the US. I am in the mid-west, a long way from great fabric stores. I do a lot of mail order. And I have a lot of fabric that I wonder what I can create from it. I can make the fabric work usually. I also relate to your insight on sewing for trends, I am learning to sew more basics and garments that are going to work over many more years. The older I get the more sensitive I am to fabrics that don't breathe well. And feeling the fabrics does really help. I do sometimes lose when I know I can't use the fabric I bought, and I can't send it back. That for me is the same as making a garment that doesn't quite work or fit the way I had hoped. It happens but not very often and I don't sweat it anymore. I have the first book by Natalie Bray. I want to try that pattern and make it up myself. I had to go buy a copy of her second book. Thanks for sharing all this information. You are the best.
I really enjoyed listening to your sewing story, Suzanne! I also really appreciate your honesty when you said that you do encounter problems in your sewing because I make the same mistakes. It gets frustrating and discouraging at times since I long to be an accomplished sewist. You are a great inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for sharing your sewing journey. You are a source of motivation for me. I love all your beautiful makes. Very classy Susanne. Greetings from Australia.🌷✔️👍🥰
Have you heard of ‘Beyond the Pink Door’? That is based in Ireland too - she does a similar thing to Lauren - has a Vlog on a Sunday night showcasing the fabrics. I do like Guthrie and Ghani too.
I started sewing for the same reasons! And I was so sick of the lack of sizing for me. I love it,because I get to wear what I want. And I love the learning experience. It is so nice to hear from someone who understands the need ❤ I like the thrift store,because I like sheets, curtains and tablecloths to sew with. You get a lot of nice fabric for the money
Bonjour Susan, I have been flowing you since you first started vloging, what a great evolution your sewing has been, always beautiful finishes and beautifully made, and of course your lovely Irish accent... like music to my ears ..... have a wonderful day. Christine 🇨🇦
It's very nice to learn more about you (because we all already know that your sewing is flawless ❤️ ). It was nice what you said about the silence. I used to listen to music or yt while sewing. Only a few months ago I accidentally discovered how amazing it is to be in silence. I enjoy that A LOT. Thanks for a great video
I can so empathise with your reasons for draughting your own patterns. If you are not standard size all over, it’s a nightmare. Also your hacks are so inspiring. It sparks off so many ideas in my head. Great video.,👏👏
I always love your videos. I just bought that book a week ago because I know you like it. Thanks for mentioning it. The 'loving to learn' shows in your every make. A loyal follower from Canada 🇨🇦.
I love listening to your story it is almost similar to me. You are an inspiration and after seeing this video I know I am on the right track and will push more with my sewing. Thanks for this post.
Both my sisters sew for a living, but I went in a different direction with my hobbies. I make lots of knitted/crocheted bags and struggle with the lining of these bags. However I really would love to make them more often. I do watch “how to sew bags” videos and learn a lot, but I suppose practice makes perfect. I really love your videos on how to make clothing from scratch, which is giving me the urge to try myself. So thankyou. Love seeing your creations x
A great video Susanne. Your videos are inspiring me to get to grips with pattern drafting. Re fabric shopping , there is a great utube link…..beyond the pink door……..the owner, Andrea has a lovely personality and does live utube presentations on a Sunday evening at 7pm. She is based in the south of Ireland and like Guthrie and Ghani really showcases the fabrics. Hope this is useful.
I can appreciate your interest in sewing as I have been sewing for 79 years and I am still sewing at the age of 84 a bit difficult now as I have a tremor and my sister also does sewing we were bought up with a mother who did sewing i must have made every single item you can think of I also had a sewing shop for 10 years till I was ill however you are not alone with your art shirley
Hi Susanne I really enjoyed this video. Probably like many people who have been subscribed for sometime, I have wondered about your life as well as enjoying the sewing/drafting content. I know it’s better to not over share as this may cause it’s own problems. I used to enjoy the fabric stash/haul videos back in the day. Love your channel and your sewing is amazing. Best wishes from the other side of the world.🦘🇦🇺
@@maartjejanssens8526 Maybe I’m misremembering but way back in the early days I thought there were material videos. Sorry if I’ve sent you on a wild goose chase. There is an Australian seamstress Janelle on “Rosery Apparel” who has hauls as part of her channel. Another of my favourite sewing channels is the “Closet Historian”. Once again sorry for any confusion from me but I hope you may enjoy these as well as the wonderful Susanne.🦘
Awesome to learn more about you! I have been following you for a while and have been so impressed by the growth in your sewing and drafting skills. I don’t know many people who sew anymore, it seems to be a lost art. (My grandsons call it my superpower lol) But hopefully with sewists like you, willing to put in the work to share and being so calm and passionate about it….will help peak interest again. All the very best ❣️
Great video lovely to hear your story. I’ve watched you from the start of your journey and it’s hats off to you Suzanne well done on all your great makes 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thank you so much for sharing this video, Suzanne! I found it really interesting 👍 I really admire your creativity in drafting your own patterns, and would love to follow that path myself one day. Keep on inspiring your audience!
The clothes that you produce are very beautiful and fit you so well, hum, I might try swimming because I’m so tired of walking everyday! Enjoyed this video and try to watch all of your videos, thank you 🙏
Please could you say if you would recommend starting pattern designing with Natalie Grays first book or just go for the one you recommend in your video. Your enjoyment of anything to do with sewing is so infectious. Thank you.
Couple more questions for you, just because I'm curious. What is your profession? You spoke about swimming in the morning to give you time to mentally prepare for the day, but I find myself wondering what you do during the day. Also, it seems like you sew on your kitchen table. Or maybe that was just the (wrong) impression I got from one of your videos. Do you have a dedicated space for sewing? Anyway, I sew from patterns (mostly costumes for the kids and skirts for my wife) and got into quilting in 2016 (just a few per year, so nothing crazy). But I aspire to draft patterns like you do someday, so thanks for the info on the book.
Hi Suzanne, I also live in N.I and I think I know the fabric shop you mentioned….is it not too far from a Norman Castle?! Thank you for your channel, I only started sewing during the first lockdown and have been watching you ever since x
You are a classy lady I love everything you make you inspire me to sew, love your teaching methods and you look beautiful in everything you make !!!!!!
Very interesting! Thanks for posting your sewing history and life. I'm glad I am not the only one to be a little bit wary about swimming etc yet...
I have always loved your sewing and patterning videos. Today it was especially great learning a little bit about you and your journey with sewing. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for allowing us to get to know you! It is so interesting to learn how vloggers get their start and what inspires them. I have followed you for a long time and you always are teaching me something new! I hear that Northern Ireland is absolutely beautiful! All the best and I will stay hopeful that a new fabric shop will open up near you soon :)
Its wonderful to watch your sewing videos. You are a great inspiration. You
Make it easy to follow.
I've been sewing since I was 9 and I'm 70 now x
Me too - I love the silence of a sewing room! Except the sound of the sounds of actual sewing noises.
I’m glad you mentioned about learning something new. I’ve been sewing for 35 years and am always excited to learn a new technique or a better way to improve upon a skill I already have. With sewing it’s all about the process. Even with the sewing fails/mishaps one is always learning. I love when inspiration and creativity is sparked. Enjoying the process and the final outcomes is what makes sewing pleasurable. Thanks for sharing!!!
I really enjoyed this. I’ve watched you for a long time. Buttonholes are my nemesis!
If you're looking for a lovely weekend getaway, I recommend flying into Norwich, Norfolk, for the weekend. Norwich is gorgeous and there are numerous sewing-related shops and loads of antiques/vintage shops and cafes. Probably because we have an arts university here, the local fabric shop specialising in dress making fabric is really good. Plus, you have a built-in tour guide (if you would like one): me!
Oooh interesting. I’m not far from Norwich so might have to head there! Didn’t realise there was so much there. 😀
25 years ago I sewed and was just starting drafting patterns then I opened a yarn shop! I love fiber! 20 years of knitting and now I am ready to sew again. I love your videos, informative and reassuring
I so relate to your reasoning for sewing. I would rather create my own patterns than figure out whether something will fit and hold the design after I adjust the pattern. I find creating clothing patterns that are found in established clothing to work better with my wardrobe. I always buy extra fabric to make a variety of pieces that can work together.
Since sewing with patterns caused me a great deal of stress and still often does, I think learning to make my own patterns and use those patterns to fit purchased patterns has made such a difference for my sewing experience and enjoyment.
Like you, we have a limited supply of fabric stores here in the US. I am in the mid-west, a long way from great fabric stores. I do a lot of mail order. And I have a lot of fabric that I wonder what I can create from it. I can make the fabric work usually. I also relate to your insight on sewing for trends, I am learning to sew more basics and garments that are going to work over many more years.
The older I get the more sensitive I am to fabrics that don't breathe well. And feeling the fabrics does really help. I do sometimes lose when I know I can't use the fabric I bought, and I can't send it back. That for me is the same as making a garment that doesn't quite work or fit the way I had hoped. It happens but not very often and I don't sweat it anymore.
I have the first book by Natalie Bray. I want to try that pattern and make it up myself. I had to go buy a copy of her second book. Thanks for sharing all this information. You are the best.
I really enjoyed listening to your sewing story, Suzanne! I also really appreciate your honesty when you said that you do encounter problems in your sewing because I make the same mistakes. It gets frustrating and discouraging at times since I long to be an accomplished sewist. You are a great inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for sharing your sewing journey. You are a source of motivation for me. I love all your beautiful makes. Very classy Susanne. Greetings from Australia.🌷✔️👍🥰
Enjoyed it all I can identify with your sewing journey, looking forward to next week.
Have you heard of ‘Beyond the Pink Door’? That is based in Ireland too - she does a similar thing to Lauren - has a Vlog on a Sunday night showcasing the fabrics. I do like Guthrie and Ghani too.
I started sewing for the same reasons! And I was so sick of the lack of sizing for me. I love it,because I get to wear what I want. And I love the learning experience. It is so nice to hear from someone who understands the need ❤ I like the thrift store,because I like sheets, curtains and tablecloths to sew with. You get a lot of nice fabric for the money
Bonjour Susan, I have been flowing you since you first started vloging, what a great evolution your sewing has been, always beautiful finishes and beautifully made, and of course your lovely Irish accent... like music to my ears ..... have a wonderful day. Christine 🇨🇦
It's very nice to learn more about you (because we all already know that your sewing is flawless ❤️ ). It was nice what you said about the silence. I used to listen to music or yt while sewing. Only a few months ago I accidentally discovered how amazing it is to be in silence. I enjoy that A LOT. Thanks for a great video
I can so empathise with your reasons for draughting your own patterns. If you are not standard size all over, it’s a nightmare. Also your hacks are so inspiring. It sparks off so many ideas in my head. Great video.,👏👏
I always love your videos. I just bought that book a week ago because I know you like it. Thanks for mentioning it. The 'loving to learn' shows in your every make. A loyal follower from Canada 🇨🇦.
Very interesting to chat with you. Love all the clothes you make.
Thankyou Suzanne
I learned a lot from you
And naturally just like watching you sew...very peaceful
From the island of Trinidad and Tobago
Thanks Susanne, it was nice to hear more about your journey.
I love listening to your story it is almost similar to me. You are an inspiration and after seeing this video I know I am on the right track and will push more with my sewing. Thanks for this post.
Thanks Susanne! Enlightening!
Both my sisters sew for a living, but I went in a different direction with my hobbies. I make lots of knitted/crocheted bags and struggle with the lining of these bags. However I really would love to make them more often. I do watch “how to sew bags” videos and learn a lot, but I suppose practice makes perfect. I really love your videos on how to make clothing from scratch, which is giving me the urge to try myself. So thankyou. Love seeing your creations x
A great video Susanne. Your videos are inspiring me to get to grips with pattern drafting.
Re fabric shopping , there is a great utube link…..beyond the pink door……..the owner, Andrea has a lovely personality and does live utube presentations on a Sunday evening at 7pm. She is based in the south of Ireland and like Guthrie and Ghani really showcases the fabrics. Hope this is useful.
Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
I can appreciate your interest in sewing as I have been sewing for 79 years and I am still sewing at the age of 84 a bit difficult now as I have a tremor and my sister also does sewing we were bought up with a mother who did sewing i must have made every single item you can think of I also had a sewing shop for 10 years till I was ill however you are not alone with your art shirley
Hi Susanne
I really enjoyed this video. Probably like many people who have been subscribed for sometime, I have wondered about your life as well as enjoying the sewing/drafting content. I know it’s better to not over share as this may cause it’s own problems. I used to enjoy the fabric stash/haul videos back in the day.
Love your channel and your sewing is amazing. Best wishes from the other side of the world.🦘🇦🇺
@ Kaye McMullen I can't find the fabric stash/haul videos when in scroll down. Does Susanne has two channels?
@@maartjejanssens8526
Maybe I’m misremembering but way back in the early days I thought there were material videos. Sorry if I’ve sent you on a wild goose chase. There is an Australian seamstress Janelle on “Rosery Apparel” who has hauls as part of her channel. Another of my favourite sewing channels is the “Closet Historian”. Once again sorry for any confusion from me but I hope you may enjoy these as well as the wonderful Susanne.🦘
Thank you for sharing. Always love your videos, such beautiful creations you make. So inspiring!
Awesome to learn more about you! I have been following you for a while and have been so impressed by the growth in your sewing and drafting skills. I don’t know many people who sew anymore, it seems to be a lost art. (My grandsons call it my superpower lol) But hopefully with sewists like you, willing to put in the work to share and being so calm and passionate about it….will help peak interest again. All the very best ❣️
Love you love everything you make. Can't beat that for motivation. Nice video.
Great video lovely to hear your story. I’ve watched you from the start of your journey and it’s hats off to you Suzanne well done on all your great makes 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Lovely to learn a bit about you Suzanne. Your makes are amazing. Thanks for sharing x
Loved this! I’m always interested in other people’s journeys.
Thank you so much for sharing this video, Suzanne! I found it really interesting 👍 I really admire your creativity in drafting your own patterns, and would love to follow that path myself one day. Keep on inspiring your audience!
The clothes that you produce are very beautiful and fit you so well, hum, I might try swimming because I’m so tired of walking everyday! Enjoyed this video and try to watch all of your videos, thank you 🙏
You are inspiring. Thanks to you I sew better. Sewing for the same reasons you mentioned. Thanks.💕
I love Ireland. We visited many years ago. Your videos are so very informative. Always watching ou
Nice to learn more about you and your sewing journey Suzanne 😁
Thank you so much! 🌸. I find you to be so very informative and inspirational. Thanks again. With love from 🇨🇦😍
Great video! ThankYOU for All the helpful information!!!🌻
Please could you say if you would recommend starting pattern designing with Natalie Grays first book or just go for the one you recommend in your video. Your enjoyment of anything to do with sewing is so infectious. Thank you.
You have an amazing selfmade wardrobe...tnk u for sharing
Love your Chanel and all the things you make thank you for sharing
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You have beautiful clothes! You did such a beautiful job making them!! ❤
What a pleasure.
I have followed you for some time and thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you.
Chatty and informative. Thank you 💕
Hi Suzanne. Suzi at Threadquarters (Bangor) is having an open day on 12th June. Her fabrics are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us I think its very interesting
Couple more questions for you, just because I'm curious. What is your profession? You spoke about swimming in the morning to give you time to mentally prepare for the day, but I find myself wondering what you do during the day. Also, it seems like you sew on your kitchen table. Or maybe that was just the (wrong) impression I got from one of your videos. Do you have a dedicated space for sewing? Anyway, I sew from patterns (mostly costumes for the kids and skirts for my wife) and got into quilting in 2016 (just a few per year, so nothing crazy). But I aspire to draft patterns like you do someday, so thanks for the info on the book.
Loved it! Really informative and interesting 😊
Thanks for sharing Suesanna.
👍🏻❤️
Hi Suzanne, I also live in N.I and I think I know the fabric shop you mentioned….is it not too far from a Norman Castle?! Thank you for your channel, I only started sewing during the first lockdown and have been watching you ever since x
Thank you x sharing, well done
Where did you learn how to make your own patterns?
Thanks for sharing!
Where are you? I’ve missed your uploads
Are you still doing a vlog per week?