What a fabulous gift, that fabric is stunning and the finished dress will also be stunning. I haven’t made anything for ages ( I blame the weather here in the UK ) ,no chance to wear my lovely summer makes as we didn’t have a summer and now it’s cold and rainy !!!!!! But it is what it is and it’s good to know I'm not the only one who’s in need of a sewing boost !! Having watched your vlog, I will make a start on the Hope dress and will make the knee length version, so many thanks Alison for the chat and the inspiration 😍
I smiled when you held up the Belle dress patter. As soon as you held up the gorgeous fabric I knew you would decide on a Belle!!! It will be beautiful. Good luck re- igniting your sewjo. It’s not far away - I feel it out there in your new patterns!! 😊 Lynne
Love your birthday fabric, I think it will look stunning in the style arc pattern you're planning. Perhaps it's just the time of year and the change of season as I've lost my sew-jo a bit too. It'll come back.
Happy belated birthday 🎉 There’s nothing wrong with using the Belle dress pattern again it really suits you I think quite a few of us have lost our sewjo 🤷♀️i think mine came back last night 😂 happy sewing 😍
Hope your birthday was fab🥳 - I'm a bit durghhh about my sewing and I think it was because I HAD to get my costume made for the Convention I was attending and another dress for a work event. I've just kind of deflated this week so I totally agree - there's a bit of an drop in sewing energy after you've achieved a lot... I'll be back in the groove this week. On the Hope dress - I toiled it last year in a calico [just the bodice] and HATED it too. It felt all wrong. But I was in the sewing class for CCL [where Tamlyn made her's] and had decided to do the Extension So my Hope has different sleeves and a different bodice [which I also added 2 inches to] and I love it. I wore it to the Newcastle frocktails and several other smart events, I now LOVE it. have fun with the retry. oooh I also went to David Drummond's shop last week on your recommendation and have maybe bought myself a little something......😂😎❤
I’m so pleased you said about lengthening the bodice Sue this was one of the things I thought of last time. You did so much it’s no wonder you’re feeling a bit flat after the event. I’m sure your sewjo will return soon. Hopefully see you Wednesday x
Thanks for the inspiration, love the look of the Feliz dress will be getting that pattern I think although I have heard Fibre Mood instructions are not always great! ❤
Great vlog, Alison. 😊 I saw a tictoc where a woman cut the gusset and the feet off a pair of thick tights and wore it as a tee-shirt under a short sleeved dress. You could perhaps do the same with an old pair of your leggings to see if that would work under your dresses 🤷♀️😊
Couldn't agree more about losing your sojo - mine's completely disappeared! Also I agree about procrastinating about patterns until you go off them, I must admit that is one of my faults and I sometimes wonder if that causes me to lose my sojo or is it the loss of my soho which causes the procrastination. See what I mean!!! I think we both need to just get on with it?
Some gorgeous plans 😊 I'm currently making a TATB Bibi skirt for work, and a couple of t-shirts for my dad for Xmas - really struggled to find fabric suitable for men! X
i think youre right about the hope dress - ive made two and i thmink they are probably a little too big as i dont reach for them. Im going to have to try and alter them i think
Lovely vlog. Missed you, love your vlogs. I’ve totally lost my sew Jo. I made the drape dress and it’s quite short!! Love the pattern but the material frayed like mad. I don’t like knee dresses so I’m hoping if I wear it with boots it will look better. I have lost my confidence so I’m looking for that and would love to know where to find it. Love your material, you have so many good ideas. Xxx
The leopard fabric is so gorgeous and such a special gift! I can't wait to see the dress you make out of it 💜
Thank you! 😊
What a fabulous gift, that fabric is stunning and the finished dress will also be stunning.
I haven’t made anything for ages ( I blame the weather here in the UK ) ,no chance to wear my lovely summer makes as we didn’t have a summer
and now it’s cold and rainy !!!!!!
But it is what it is and it’s good to know I'm not the only one who’s in need of a sewing boost !!
Having watched your vlog, I will make a start on the Hope dress and will make the knee length version, so many thanks Alison for the chat and the inspiration 😍
Let me know hope your hope dress goes. Maybe we should wack our heating up to 24 and have a day inside in summer clothes pretending it’s summer still
Life does work in funny ways Alison , so very fortunate to have you as a dear friend ❤️. Can’t wait to see your frock !!!!!
Can’t wait to see you in person x
Happy Belated Birthday! That color looks marvelous on you and, remember, take a breather when you need.
Thank you, I will
I love a Friday night watching your vlog whilst making dinner. ❤Glad to have you back😊
Thank you 🥰hope you enjoyed your dinner x
What absolutely gorgeous leopard fabric
It’s soooo lovely
I think you have struck gold with the pattern and fabric I'm sure it will look stunning what a generous gift thankyou for a lovely video 😊😊😊
Thank you so much!
The fabric you were gifted is fabulous, it will make a beautiful dress!
Thank you - I think so too!
I smiled when you held up the Belle dress patter. As soon as you held up the gorgeous fabric I knew you would decide on a Belle!!! It will be beautiful. Good luck re- igniting your sewjo. It’s not far away - I feel it out there in your new patterns!! 😊 Lynne
Thank you 🥰
The purple fabric really suits you
Thank you 🤩
Love your leopard fabric! What a fab gift! Can't wait to see your dress made up. Happy birthday 🎂
Thank you! 😊
Happy birthday. 🎊 🎉. The fabric is just fabulous enjoy.
Thank you 😊
The material from Vicky is stunning Alison. It will look amazing as a belle. Your sewjo will be back soon I'm sure, it's just resting!! x
Fingers crossed!
The plum color really suits you, beautiful.
Thanks for sharing so many ideas.
Happy belated birthday.
Thank you so much!
That fabric is beautiful (well jel) ❤, what a lovely friend. Hope you had a lovely birthday 😊
Thank you! 😊 it’s lush isn’t it
Love your birthday fabric, I think it will look stunning in the style arc pattern you're planning. Perhaps it's just the time of year and the change of season as I've lost my sew-jo a bit too. It'll come back.
I think so Ann hope yours is back soon x
Happy belated birthday 🎉
There’s nothing wrong with using the Belle dress pattern again it really suits you
I think quite a few of us have lost our sewjo 🤷♀️i think mine came back last night 😂
happy sewing 😍
Pleased it’s back Debbie 🤩🤩🤩
I love your gifted fabric. It is beautiful. Glad your holiday was good.
Thank you - It was!
Looking fab in your jersey dress Alison, that colour suits you. Looking forward to seeing your Hope dress, I have the pattern queuing 😂
Will keep you posted 🥰
Belated birthday wishes. I think that lovely gift fabric will make a beautiful dress, and will resuit your style.
Thank you! 😊
😘 you’re welcome. It looks gorgeous too xx
Thanks again!
Hope your birthday was fab🥳 - I'm a bit durghhh about my sewing and I think it was because I HAD to get my costume made for the Convention I was attending and another dress for a work event. I've just kind of deflated this week so I totally agree - there's a bit of an drop in sewing energy after you've achieved a lot... I'll be back in the groove this week. On the Hope dress - I toiled it last year in a calico [just the bodice] and HATED it too. It felt all wrong. But I was in the sewing class for CCL [where Tamlyn made her's] and had decided to do the Extension So my Hope has different sleeves and a different bodice [which I also added 2 inches to] and I love it. I wore it to the Newcastle frocktails and several other smart events, I now LOVE it. have fun with the retry. oooh I also went to David Drummond's shop last week on your recommendation and have maybe bought myself a little something......😂😎❤
I’m so pleased you said about lengthening the bodice Sue this was one of the things I thought of last time. You did so much it’s no wonder you’re feeling a bit flat after the event. I’m sure your sewjo will return soon. Hopefully see you Wednesday x
Thanks for the inspiration, love the look of the Feliz dress will be getting that pattern I think although I have heard Fibre Mood instructions are not always great! ❤
Great i find them ok the ones in the magazine are basic but the full ones are on the website
Great vlog, Alison. 😊 I saw a tictoc where a woman cut the gusset and the feet off a pair of thick tights and wore it as a tee-shirt under a short sleeved dress. You could perhaps do the same with an old pair of your leggings to see if that would work under your dresses 🤷♀️😊
That’s my whole vibe for the winter jac 😂
Couldn't agree more about losing your sojo - mine's completely disappeared! Also I agree about procrastinating about patterns until you go off them, I must admit that is one of my faults and I sometimes wonder if that causes me to lose my sojo or is it the loss of my soho which causes the procrastination. See what I mean!!! I think we both need to just get on with it?
Let’s get off the procrastination wheel and get cracked on 😂
Some gorgeous plans 😊 I'm currently making a TATB Bibi skirt for work, and a couple of t-shirts for my dad for Xmas - really struggled to find fabric suitable for men! X
They all sound lovely - I guess most fabric suppliers are aiming at female sewers
i think youre right about the hope dress - ive made two and i thmink they are probably a little too big as i dont reach for them. Im going to have to try and alter them i think
🤞they work out for you
Happy belated birthday Alison! 🥳♥️
Thank you 🤩
Lovely vlog. Missed you, love your vlogs. I’ve totally lost my sew Jo. I made the drape dress and it’s quite short!! Love the pattern but the material frayed like mad. I don’t like knee dresses so I’m hoping if I wear it with boots it will look better. I have lost my confidence so I’m looking for that and would love to know where to find it. Love your material, you have so many good ideas. Xxx
Oh no 😢 your confidence is hiding in a lovely pattern you have made before and love- hopefully it will pop out and say hello very soon x
What about the Agnes t for a long sleeve top?
Oh no I hadn’t considered that one - even more choice 🤦♀️
Is it waffle weave think that’s what it is xx
That’s the word 🤦♀️😂