Thanks for sharing all the beautiful makes as well as the failures, but you really are one very stylish lady , and I love it ❤❤ xx look forward to more x
Lovely blouses, love the idea of the inside out sleeve to solve the error. We all make them…😉 your finished jumpers are beautiful. So inspiring to a relatively novice knitter… I’ll definitely be exploring those patterns. Have a fab meet up! 😘 xx 🚴♀️🐝
So pleased to see the Fitzroy blouse, my daughter had recommended it to me just the other day, really like the collar. Re your „cuff“ faux-pas, had to smile, I spend a lot of time trying to sew the perfect cuff, only to roll up the sleeves as soon as I put the blouse on, nobody will ever see the cuffs again. I would just shorten the sleeves to 3/4 length with a simple hem and let the fabulous body do all the talking.
I absolutely love your ruffle shirt - so glamorous! This week I sewed, overlocked and topstitched (with a triple stitch) both sleeves of my Mile End Sweatshirt the wrong way round. To add insult to injury, I was only making it to use up scraps and ended up having to buy another half a metre of fabric as didn't think I'd be able to unpick it without ending up with holes in the fabric...aarrggh! With regards to the pleated shirt - I think I'd take the lazy option and just wear it with the sleeves artfully turned up.
Thank you so much Jo. That’s so frustrating and I think your right about leaving holes, especially with a triple stitch. I thought about calling the shop I bought the shirt fabric from to see if they have a half meter, but it was ages ago. It might be worth a quick call though. 😊
You need a cruise to wear the blouse it looks fabulous. I love the pleated shirt very much. Your knitting is lovely. We can’t win them all with our sewing.
I love the ruffle shirt, but those pattern pieces look confusing alright. With your fail, I would have thrown it in the bin by now... too many issues for me.and good on you for having a go at fixing it. I love your honesty and really enjoy your videos. Happy sewing
Thank you so much Deb. They are really unusual pattern pieces but once you have figured them out, the contraction is quite straight forward. I must admit I was very tempted to put the box pleat blouse in the wardrobe and ignore it, but I will try to fix it. It’s a learning curve if nothing else 😊
I love the blouses! I’m on a mission to try the ultimate trousers. I’m glad to see the knitting! I’m on my 6th Ranunculus….each one looks so different. This yarn has some cotton in it and I’m doing a short sleeved one for summer. Happy to have found your channel!
Haya. Wonderful makes. When I saw you know the ironing board, I thought. . . wait for it. . . wait for it, yup the iron, tipped over the edge 🤣🤣Always enjoy your wonderful videos. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵💙xx
Inspiring, had not seen the Trend patterns at all, thanks, I probably will get that ruffled shirt. And the detail on the blouse - pleats or tucks in lieu of just putting elastic in it, loved that detail. And I really must knit a Rananclus, on a crochet kick at the moment. Thank you, Deb
Your box pleat shirt is fabulous. Can’t wait to see it fixed (because of course you will!) and modelled. Lovely makes all around as ever. Good to see you back.
Ooh those knitting needles look like they could do some damage in the wrong hands lol. Glad your eyes are better!!! I remember getting sand in mine years ago from a gusty day on the beach, which left me in an eye patch for a week or so. I can still recall the pain. I’m not allowed to do DIY in our house cos that kind of mishap happens more often than not. Actually, my bank holiday has also been spent with my own home-sprucing, bedecked in safety goggles and marigolds as I’ve been spraying remover over any black mould in the house. It’s a rock and roll lifestyle here lol. Glad your mojo is returning - methinks a shopping trip to a fabric shop will help it along nicely xx
It was like washing your eyes in sand after cutting onions for an hour!! The garden is on the list but right at the bottom… love the flowers but hate the weeds. Xxx
Andie your knitting is incredible. I am quite new to knitting in the round, although I have been knitting for 60 plus years. Great sewing makes too. Thank you for sharing them all.
You are very welcome Mary and thank you. I’ve only knitted in the round since I came back to it about 4 years ago and I love it. I was never very good at sewing knitting together 😊
That ruffle blouse is absolutely fantastic! I love it and you wear it well 👍. That box pleat shirt looks like a really complicated pattern. 😮 and the French blouse is lovely. 👍
Loved your video, fix your pleated blouse up it will be beautiful. Your other blouses are lovely. And your knitting is amazing. I cant knit for nuts haha.
I so wanted to reach into the screen to catch the falling iron😂. The things you’ve made are lovely. I have used the Saguaro pants pattern and made shorts and really like them.
Hahah it’s not the first time I’ve dropped it. It seems to bounce quite well 😂😂 That’s great to hear about the saguaro as shorts. I’m definitely going to give them a go for Aimee x
That pleated blouse looks really fab Andie, well worth saving. Dress looks great too and your liesl top. You've been very productive. Think I'll have to start knitting something soon because I'm running out of ideas to sew!! 😊
Back again ,How did you alter you needles for different weights of yarn ?that was my first pattern on circular needles before the pandemic so was a learning curve ,I made it in laceweight yarn but would like to make another one perhaps in 4 ply 🥰
Hi Eileen. I use interchangeable circular needles (Chiaogoo). You buy different size needle tips and attach to the cord. On the yarn label you will find the recommended needle size but the pattern will tell you what gauge the sizes are based on. Check that against you needle size and yarn and make sure your gauge swatch matches. If it doesn’t then you need to change your needle size either up or down. X
Hello, no problem at all. I did grade from a size 14 hips to a 16 waist. They are a little too large for me now so I would probably go down to a 12 hip but still grade up to the 14 waist. The pattern is really straight forward. I think Rachel (Stitched Up) has a sew along for them. I hope that helps 😊
I was taught basic knitting by my Grandmother at an early age but on the old long needles. I only started knitting in the round about 4 years ago and colourwork about 2 years ago. I’m still quite a novice at colourwork but I love it. Keep at it you’ll get there 😊
Love your knitting, would love a little more information on your knits as I’m just starting out, and it can be quite daunting, I’m mystified by all the different yarns, ……I thought you used either dk or 4 ply……see what I mean!
Thank you Margaret I’d be very happy to do another vlog on my knitting. DK is an 8 ply so double that of a 4 if that helps you. Aran weight is 10 ply x
The savanna blouse is stunning. What fabric base are the ultimate trousers in the savanna print? Does it have slight stretch? I love the pattern but only made in plain so far. Your savanna ones are lovely. ❤
Thank you Sue. It’s been a while since I made them but they do have a stretch in them. They are a heavier, more canvas weight than the cotton lawn of the blouse. I hope that helps x
Your blouse fits perfect lovely pleated sleeve LOVE everything about I great with the white jeans but the colour does nothing for you (sorry ) perhaps a lovely flowery broach at the top ? I’ve had to do that sometimes just to add some colour please don’t take offence I made a dark grey pinstripe pinafore dress which I looked terrible in till I put a pink blouse underneath 🥰 also I’ve made the Xanthe dress which had those awful things at the top .I even had to make a paper template and fold it till lt turned out right .I’ve made three of those dresses but I’m not convinced I’ve done it right although it looks lovely ,I’ve done it in a viscose linen .👍 that last blouse looks lovely .great fabric .see you on the next one ( just to say the tutorial for the Xanthe dress is so fast it’s useless with blue fabric using blue cotton👎)
Hey Andre I’m just about to cut the Fitzroy blouse out but am a bit confused with the button placket is that left hand side piece just a template and not to be cut ? Thanks
Hi Eileen so sorry I’ve been travelling all day. The placket is joined at the neck so there is a left and right side that run either side of the blouse x
@@soandiesews thank you yes I got that .I just meant the button template ? But I figured it .I’ve made the Xanthe dress and I remembered there’s a template with that which you lay on to check if you’ve got the bodice correct 🤪oh god this sewing’s a mystery sometimes but it keeps the brain active 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for sharing all the beautiful makes as well as the failures, but you really are one very stylish lady , and I love it ❤❤ xx look forward to more x
Thank you so much Georgina. 😊
Lovely blouses, love the idea of the inside out sleeve to solve the error. We all make them…😉 your finished jumpers are beautiful. So inspiring to a relatively novice knitter… I’ll definitely be exploring those patterns. Have a fab meet up! 😘 xx 🚴♀️🐝
Thank you so much Clare 😊
So pleased to see the Fitzroy blouse, my daughter had recommended it to me just the other day, really like the collar. Re your „cuff“ faux-pas, had to smile, I spend a lot of time trying to sew the perfect cuff, only to roll up the sleeves as soon as I put the blouse on, nobody will ever see the cuffs again. I would just shorten the sleeves to 3/4 length with a simple hem and let the fabulous body do all the talking.
Thank you so much Imke. The Fitzroy is a great pattern, I hope you love it 😊
Such beautiful sewing. I absolutely love the ruffle shirt. Beautiful jumpers too ❤
Thank you so much Jane 😊
I love the printed blouse. I also like the two sweaters you knitted. I also like the gray cardigan. Great makes Andie.
Thank you so much Vanessa 😊
I also love the ruffle shirt but all the knitting is FANTASTIC. Greetings from Sydney.
Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you and hello there in Sydney! 😊
I absolutely love your ruffle shirt - so glamorous! This week I sewed, overlocked and topstitched (with a triple stitch) both sleeves of my Mile End Sweatshirt the wrong way round. To add insult to injury, I was only making it to use up scraps and ended up having to buy another half a metre of fabric as didn't think I'd be able to unpick it without ending up with holes in the fabric...aarrggh! With regards to the pleated shirt - I think I'd take the lazy option and just wear it with the sleeves artfully turned up.
Thank you so much Jo. That’s so frustrating and I think your right about leaving holes, especially with a triple stitch. I thought about calling the shop I bought the shirt fabric from to see if they have a half meter, but it was ages ago. It might be worth a quick call though. 😊
Beautiful blouses! Look forward to your new makes!
Thank you so much Jackie 😊
You need a cruise to wear the blouse it looks fabulous. I love the pleated shirt very much. Your knitting is lovely. We can’t win them all with our sewing.
I totally agree with you Lorraine, it deserves a holiday in the sun 😉
I’m re-learning to sew and agree that you can’t sew while tired or obsessed. The blue blouse is lovely.
Thank you so much 😊
The dress also looks great with a little ruffle at the cuff to mirror the bustline gathering.worth a thought? Love your content.Keep it up.
Great idea, thank you. I’m not sure I have enough fabric left but it’s definitely a thought for future dresses 😊
Thanks for sharing your lovely makes, it is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much 😊
Would enjoy seeing your knitting makes.
Thank you so much Betty 😊
I love the ruffle shirt, but those pattern pieces look confusing alright. With your fail, I would have thrown it in the bin by now... too many issues for me.and good on you for having a go at fixing it. I love your honesty and really enjoy your videos. Happy sewing
Thank you so much Deb. They are really unusual pattern pieces but once you have figured them out, the contraction is quite straight forward. I must admit I was very tempted to put the box pleat blouse in the wardrobe and ignore it, but I will try to fix it. It’s a learning curve if nothing else 😊
Beautiful makes! The box-pleated shirt isn’t yet a fail. I have faith you will find a creative solution. You don’t give yourself enough credit.
Thank you Janet, I haven’t given up on it just yet 😉
I love the blouses! I’m on a mission to try the ultimate trousers. I’m glad to see the knitting! I’m on my 6th Ranunculus….each one looks so different. This yarn has some cotton in it and I’m doing a short sleeved one for summer. Happy to have found your channel!
I love the Ranunculus it has to be one of my favourite pattern for its versatility. As soon as I’ve finished one I want to make another 😂
Haya. Wonderful makes. When I saw you know the ironing board, I thought. . . wait for it. . . wait for it, yup the iron, tipped over the edge 🤣🤣Always enjoy your wonderful videos. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵💙xx
Thank you so much lovely. It’s not the first time I’ve thrown the iron across the room. I think it could be time for a new one soon 😂 xx
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Wish that I could knit like you, fabulous.
Thank you so much Catherine 😊
Inspiring, had not seen the Trend patterns at all, thanks, I probably will get that ruffled shirt. And the detail on the blouse - pleats or tucks in lieu of just putting elastic in it, loved that detail. And I really must knit a Rananclus, on a crochet kick at the moment. Thank you, Deb
You are very welcome Deb. The ranunculus is a great pattern and really intuitive on the yoke pattern. 😊
Hi Andy, I've done exactly the same thing with a Kalle shirt and I just wear it with the sleeves turned up 😜. Great makes by the way too 👌😍🙏😘
Oh, and tried my best to catch your iron 😂🙏
Hahah I’ve dropped it so many times, as you can tell. It’s a fighter though 😂
Thank you lovely x
Hi Andie havent seen much of you lately hope you are well and busy sewing look forward to seeing you soon i hope x
Hi Janet life has been getting in the way a little but I’m really good thank you. I’m hoping to film a vlog this week. Thank you for asking lovely 🥰
Your box pleat shirt is fabulous. Can’t wait to see it fixed (because of course you will!) and modelled. Lovely makes all around as ever. Good to see you back.
Thank you so much 😊
I love a unique blouse and you made three great ones. I have the Liesl and Co Fitzroy Blouse pattern. Really need to make it soon.
Thank you so much Audrey. I enjoyed making them very much… well apart from the mistake on the box blouse 😂
Ooh those knitting needles look like they could do some damage in the wrong hands lol. Glad your eyes are better!!! I remember getting sand in mine years ago from a gusty day on the beach, which left me in an eye patch for a week or so. I can still recall the pain. I’m not allowed to do DIY in our house cos that kind of mishap happens more often than not. Actually, my bank holiday has also been spent with my own home-sprucing, bedecked in safety goggles and marigolds as I’ve been spraying remover over any black mould in the house. It’s a rock and roll lifestyle here lol. Glad your mojo is returning - methinks a shopping trip to a fabric shop will help it along nicely xx
It was like washing your eyes in sand after cutting onions for an hour!! The garden is on the list but right at the bottom… love the flowers but hate the weeds. Xxx
Andie your knitting is incredible. I am quite new to knitting in the round, although I have been knitting for 60 plus years. Great sewing makes too. Thank you for sharing them all.
You are very welcome Mary and thank you. I’ve only knitted in the round since I came back to it about 4 years ago and I love it. I was never very good at sewing knitting together 😊
The ruffle shirt is so fun! It does need to go somewhere exotic.
I agree it needs somewhere hot 😉
That ruffle blouse is absolutely fantastic! I love it and you wear it well 👍. That box pleat shirt looks like a really complicated pattern. 😮 and the French blouse is lovely. 👍
Thank you Jan. I absolutely love the ruffle blouse. 😊
Hurry up and pack! That beautiful blouse is going to leave on holiday without you. 😍
😂😂it is indeed! X
Loved your video, fix your pleated blouse up it will be beautiful. Your other blouses are lovely. And your knitting is amazing. I cant knit for nuts haha.
Thank you so much Moira 😊
I really love your channel.. thank you😊!
You are very welcome Dana, thank you for your lovely comments 😊
Your so talented Andie, lovely sewing makes and your knitting is fabulose.
Thank you so much Cheryl, that’s very kind of you 😊
I so wanted to reach into the screen to catch the falling iron😂.
The things you’ve made are lovely. I have used the Saguaro pants pattern and made shorts and really like them.
Hahah it’s not the first time I’ve dropped it. It seems to bounce quite well 😂😂 That’s great to hear about the saguaro as shorts. I’m definitely going to give them a go for Aimee x
That pleated blouse looks really fab Andie, well worth saving. Dress looks great too and your liesl top. You've been very productive. Think I'll have to start knitting something soon because I'm running out of ideas to sew!! 😊
Thank you Annette. I haven’t knitted for a little while but I’ve seen so many lovely patterns recently it’s sparked the enthusiasm again 😊x
I love the ruffle shirt. And I love the failure on the other one. It’s so human to make such bizarre mistakes. You’ll fix it!
Thank you so much Krimhilds 😊
Beautiful knitting xx❤
Thank you so much Caron xx
Back again ,How did you alter you needles for different weights of yarn ?that was my first pattern on circular needles before the pandemic so was a learning curve ,I made it in laceweight yarn but would like to make another one perhaps in 4 ply 🥰
Hi Eileen. I use interchangeable circular needles (Chiaogoo). You buy different size needle tips and attach to the cord. On the yarn label you will find the recommended needle size but the pattern will tell you what gauge the sizes are based on. Check that against you needle size and yarn and make sure your gauge swatch matches. If it doesn’t then you need to change your needle size either up or down. X
Love the Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers. Would you mind sharing what size you used? Any issues with the pattern? Thanks a bunch!
Hello, no problem at all. I did grade from a size 14 hips to a 16 waist. They are a little too large for me now so I would probably go down to a 12 hip but still grade up to the 14 waist. The pattern is really straight forward. I think Rachel (Stitched Up) has a sew along for them. I hope that helps 😊
How many years of knitting do you have under your belt? I can't imagine knitting a scarf yet alone a sweater with that detail! Beautiful!
I was taught basic knitting by my Grandmother at an early age but on the old long needles. I only started knitting in the round about 4 years ago and colourwork about 2 years ago. I’m still quite a novice at colourwork but I love it. Keep at it you’ll get there 😊
Love your knitting, would love a little more information on your knits as I’m just starting out, and it can be quite daunting, I’m mystified by all the different yarns, ……I thought you used either dk or 4 ply……see what I mean!
Thank you Margaret I’d be very happy to do another vlog on my knitting. DK is an 8 ply so double that of a 4 if that helps you. Aran weight is 10 ply x
The savanna blouse is stunning. What fabric base are the ultimate trousers in the savanna print? Does it have slight stretch? I love the pattern but only made in plain so far. Your savanna ones are lovely. ❤
Thank you Sue. It’s been a while since I made them but they do have a stretch in them. They are a heavier, more canvas weight than the cotton lawn of the blouse. I hope that helps x
Thanks Andi found it x
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Thank you 😊
Your blouse fits perfect lovely pleated sleeve LOVE everything about I great with the white jeans but the colour does nothing for you (sorry ) perhaps a lovely flowery broach at the top ? I’ve had to do that sometimes just to add some colour please don’t take offence I made a dark grey pinstripe pinafore dress which I looked terrible in till I put a pink blouse underneath 🥰 also I’ve made the Xanthe dress which had those awful things at the top .I even had to make a paper template and fold it till lt turned out right .I’ve made three of those dresses but I’m not convinced I’ve done it right although it looks lovely ,I’ve done it in a viscose linen .👍 that last blouse looks lovely .great fabric .see you on the next one ( just to say the tutorial for the Xanthe dress is so fast it’s useless with blue fabric using blue cotton👎)
Thank you Eileen I’m not offended at all. I was thinking it might work worn open as a jacket with a lighter top underneath 😊
Hey Andre I’m just about to cut the Fitzroy blouse out but am a bit confused with the button placket is that left hand side piece just a template and not to be cut ? Thanks
Hi Eileen so sorry I’ve been travelling all day. The placket is joined at the neck so there is a left and right side that run either side of the blouse x
@@soandiesews thank you yes I got that .I just meant the button template ? But I figured it .I’ve made the Xanthe dress and I remembered there’s a template with that which you lay on to check if you’ve got the bodice correct 🤪oh god this sewing’s a mystery sometimes but it keeps the brain active 🥰🥰🥰