Of course I'm going to say that I want you to make both versions of the matchy matchy sewing club top. If I was forced to pick a favorite, I would go with the first. I think you're going to love the design though and make both!
Always so excited to see a video from you Sarah, love the pants and the MN dress save. I think both combos work for the top but would swap the pattern to the front not hide it behind you on the second combo. Cant wait to see the outcome. 🤗
Thank you! I love the doops fabric - I think it would look really fun in the peplum top too! I am so excited to have the chanterelles in french terry - I think they'll become a wardrobe staple for me!
Great makes as always. ❤ the view you made of the pants. Very interesting design element at the ankle. Nice save with your dress. It will be a wonderful summer statement dress and it might look good over a plain turtleneck and tights for winter. I ❤ both options for your tank. Such beautiful fabrics either will be wonderful so maybe you will have to make both. Your knitted shawl looks stunning but I doubt I'd have enough 'stick to it' to complete the project 😂.
Thanks Nancy! Isn't it a great pants pattern? Yes I am really hoping to get some good wear out of the floreat dress now, as I love the print so much. It's funny - I never thought I'd be able to knit something like this, but honestly I am finding it SO fun and addictive! I enjoy it each time I pick it up! And I'm trying to not put a timeline on it, but just enjoying it for as long as it takes.
I love that Doops design fabric…Ive bought jersey from Doops, but not linen. The dress looks great with the leggings and tshirt . Youve had a great sew, including fixing the floreat dress. Im watching the replay!
Lovely to see you again Sarah. You've nailed your style with that shorts suit and those trousers. The dress looks better without sleeves, so that was an easy fix and great to be able to wear it once more. I really like the second duo of fabric remnants for that top, I think they work really well together and to get a nice surprise on the back too with the print. 😊
Thanks Sarah! The chanterelles are on my to make list, I'm going to get started! And I need new lounge pants, so thanks for the idea of using that pattern! Inspiration has struck! Time to start cutting!
Good on you for taking a second chance at a jumpsuit. Me, no. Was a kid with a long torso that was forced to wear one, you can imagine the discomfort. Enough to never wear these again, it is to my chagrin these are popular again! Oh well 😂. Nice save on the dress, and the navy combo for the cute shirt. Great job, love pants details…..
Ahhhh hahaha nothing worse than having to wear an ill-fitting jumpsuit! Thanks for your input on the top - definitely seems to be the most popular choice so far!
Sarah! Your pants are lovely and I've been looking at that pattern wondering how it compares to others. Your comments on the fit around the back have pretty much sold me on them. Plus, I love that barrel leg look. So glad you shared. That shawl looks amazing. What a great way to learn new stitches. Very impressive! I'm currently knitting the weekend slipover by petite knit, learning new things as always with her patterns. Both options for the peplum top look lovely...I say make them both! x
Thank you Faith! Oh I think you'd love the Chanterelle pants. I'm a big fan! Oooh the weekend slipover looks like a lovely cosy pattern. Can't wait to see how it turns out! I have started on my first peplum top - if I love it I might make the second one too! It's going to 35 degrees here on Monday - I feel like it could be the perfect top for the weather. Thanks for watching and your lovely comment as usual! xx
You have some amazing fabrics! I also made the Chanterelle pants view B and absolutely love the fit and look of them. I will also be making another pair.
I love your Durban Jumpsuit and you pants are so nice. I was very tempted to buy this pattern when it came out but I wasn't sure if it would suit me. It looks so nice on you. I love seeing your makes and plans. Your scarf is beautiful ❤
Thanks Katrina! The interesting thing about the Durban is that there are so many views, I'm sure there's probably one to suit everyone's style! I have seen a lot of them I like on instagram - I also like the long pant version. I highly recommend this shawl pattern if you're looking for a fun pattern - I was telling my mum all holidays how fun it was and trying to get her to knit along with me! Unfortunately, she doesn't wear shawls, so opted out. 😆
I love your pants - must look into that pattern. Good job with your jumpsuit shorts (I am a long waisted person and bought some jumpsuit patterns and am worried about the issue of crotch etc so am still scared to take it on so good on you.) I am finally taking the plunge on swimwear and am cutting out the Cottesloe today and also worried about the length in the body - but it has been so hot in Queensland and I have had to force myself to sew. So good to have another Aussie sewer on RUclips.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, I really did love making the Chanterelle pants - they have lots of lovely details and I love the fit of them. Jumpsuits are hard! It's not something that I often see people post about - if anything, I usually see people saying they're REDUCING the rise. But I need comfort and to be able to sit / write on a white board / hang out the washing / put away dishes etc etc etc without worrying about being uncomfortable. I love the look of the Cottesloe pattern! Good luck with it!
I love the 2nd combo, I think the doops would make a great top on it's own. I made the Chanterelle pants and got caught out with the finished ease being so very different with each pant version and had to make my seams skinnier to fit😂. I'm going to make my second pair in viscose for summer.
Thanks June, I think I'm leaning with you on the peplum top. I do think I have enough of the doops to make the top without needing to add other fabric in, so I might do that. It's such a fun print. Oh yes, I think there is a lot more ease in the wide leg of the chanterelle - the view B is quite a slim fit isn't it? So good to find a pants pattern you're happy with though!
great vlog, I absolutely love the floreat dress, have been meaning to make it for years! Yours look great and I will bear in mind the info about the sleeves when I do, thank you!
Thanks Sarah! It's a fun pattern! I'd skip the drama by not attempting the sleeves! (Although my knit versions have sleeves - I guess it's a different story if you're using a jersey!)
I’ve been sewing for over 40 years and I would recommend Style Arc patterns to you for your style even though you might find the instructions too sparse, there are more sewalongs on RUclips for style arc. In terms of getting better fit on garments I’d recommend using Itch to Stitch and Love Notions as they help with fitting.
I do love the look of Style Arc patterns - I've only ever made their Hope Dress and should give another a go! Itch to Stitch and Love Notions I haven't actually tried - I should branch out this year! Thank you for watching. ☺️
Love your linen chanterelle pants. I think there may be a purchase made today. And your MN dress is so pretty, looks great with the tee and leggings underneath 🙂
Love the jumpsuit, love the dress, (really!) love the pants (they're still on my list!) and love the shawl. I haven't knit a nice big shawl in a while, but I currently have two sweaters languishing on the needles, so I should probably finish them first. I keep reaching for socks instead because they're just so pick-up-and-put-down-able in small pockets of time! I have been thinking a lot about the Matchy Matchy Perfect Puff Sleeve Top, which I think would also look great with some kind of colour blocking. For your Peplum Tank, I think I prefer the darker blue linen with the pop of pink in the patterned contrast, but I wonder if that linen would also go with the rainbows... How many Peplum Tanks do you need? 🤔 Love to see what you're up to. Great make as always. 💙
Glad you loved everything - thank you so much! I've actually never knitted any socks before - I find them intimidating! I am loving knitting the shawl - I guess not having any time pressure /deadline is keeping it just fun and so enjoyable! Plus I really love working with a fade and seeing the colours shifting and changing constantly. I think I'm leaning that way with the peplum top - I've seen next Sunday's forecast is another warm one so maybe I'll make that next after all and save the sweater for later in the month... we'll see!!
It took me several tries over a few years to get the hang of socks. I gave up multiple times, but it was youtube tutorials by Denise from EarththonesGirl that finally clicked for me. Super thorough and step by step. Now I can just about do it with my eyes closed! We're in the midst of yet another heatwave here in Perth, so there's no way I'm putting any more rows on my jumpers just yet!
Lovely chanterelle s ! Glad you were able to rescue the MN dress. I had a similar experience when I made the darling ranges dress from a first release printed pattern. I contacted them and they sent me the redrafted pdf and the bodice were very different. I wonder if the dress was 9n the same block maybe? I love the large scale floral with the blue linen as a combo for your top!
Oh that is so interesting about your darling ranges experience! It was a very disappointing experience for me... it's not a pattern that has had a lot of makes on instagram so I haven't read many reviews about it. Hopefully my experience can help some other people! Thanks for your peplum top input - I think I'm leaning that way at the moment!
I enjoyed your video and the pieces you made are lovely. Just a suggestion to fix the crotch issues on both of the jumpsuits. To add more room sew a deeper crotch seam on the front to back seam just around the crotch area. To take up some of the extra fabric take it in on the inseam across the crotch 4-6 inches on each side of the crotch and blend into the inseam on the legs. Try a little at a time for both until you have a better fit.
Hi Sarah, I remember that you once showed us an all in one baby cardigan that you had knit. Please, would you be kind enough to let me know what the pattern was. Many thanks in advance. 😊
Thanks Geraldine... oooh I think it might be the Fuss Free baby cardigan by Louise Tilbrook - www.louisetilbrookdesigns.net/free-patterns It's a free pattern and was lovely to knit! I talked about that one on "A Week of Making in April 23" video if you want to look at that again - it's in the Friday and Tuesday chapters! ☺️
@@SoSarahSewed HI, Sarah, Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me. I haven't needed to knit for a baby for a long time but now I do and remembered you showing us that cardigan. I look forward to trying out the pattern. xx
Thank you Sally! Oh these are so pretty aren't they? I am sorry to say I forget the name of the artist who made them, but I do know for sure they closed their business a few years ago. I can't for the life of me remember what they were called!
Beautiful makes! I vote for the second combination you showed for the peplum top. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Beth! I did end up making that peplum top this week after the feedback here! Will try to share soon… ☺️
I’m a knitter as well as a sewist so loved seeing your shawl in progress, it really stunning.
Oh I’m glad you liked it! I am loving making this one. Not as much time now that I’m back at work, but it’s not really shawl weather anyway. 😆
Of course I'm going to say that I want you to make both versions of the matchy matchy sewing club top. If I was forced to pick a favorite, I would go with the first. I think you're going to love the design though and make both!
Haha, just one for now... might save the other remnants for a sewfrugal make!! 😉
Always so excited to see a video from you Sarah, love the pants and the MN dress save. I think both combos work for the top but would swap the pattern to the front not hide it behind you on the second combo. Cant wait to see the outcome. 🤗
Thank you Jeni! Hmmmm that's an interesting idea on the top! I'll have to add it to my list of possibilities! 😄
I like the 1st option for the blouse, blue and multi color. 😊 ❤
I love the pants. Can't wait to see them in knit as well. ❤
Thank you! I love the doops fabric - I think it would look really fun in the peplum top too! I am so excited to have the chanterelles in french terry - I think they'll become a wardrobe staple for me!
Wonderful pants!!!
First time watching, great video, thanks for sharing! Also first time hearing about Doops Design fabrics - Stunning!!!
Thanks Susan! Aren't they the best?! Lucky me received a Doops voucher for Christmas and I am eagerly anticipating their next release of fabrics!
Fabulous makes
Make both version of the top! 🎉😊
Thank you so much! Ha, I probably will make both to be honest! (As long as I like how the first one turns out!)
Great makes as always. ❤ the view you made of the pants. Very interesting design element at the ankle. Nice save with your dress. It will be a wonderful summer statement dress and it might look good over a plain turtleneck and tights for winter. I ❤ both options for your tank. Such beautiful fabrics either will be wonderful so maybe you will have to make both. Your knitted shawl looks stunning but I doubt I'd have enough 'stick to it' to complete the project 😂.
Thanks Nancy! Isn't it a great pants pattern? Yes I am really hoping to get some good wear out of the floreat dress now, as I love the print so much. It's funny - I never thought I'd be able to knit something like this, but honestly I am finding it SO fun and addictive! I enjoy it each time I pick it up! And I'm trying to not put a timeline on it, but just enjoying it for as long as it takes.
I love the 2nd option for the peplum top!
Thanks Zakiya - I'm going with that one first! It was by far the more popular option!
I love that Doops design fabric…Ive bought jersey from Doops, but not linen. The dress looks great with the leggings and tshirt . Youve had a great sew, including fixing the floreat dress. Im watching the replay!
Thank you so much! Yes it was a good month for me! It felt so good to finally fix that floreat dress and make it wearable. 💕
Lovely to see you again Sarah. You've nailed your style with that shorts suit and those trousers. The dress looks better without sleeves, so that was an easy fix and great to be able to wear it once more.
I really like the second duo of fabric remnants for that top, I think they work really well together and to get a nice surprise on the back too with the print. 😊
Thanks Annette! Yes, I put off making the dress fix for far too long! Thanks for your input on the top - I think I'm leaning that way too. :)
Thanks Sarah! The chanterelles are on my to make list, I'm going to get started! And I need new lounge pants, so thanks for the idea of using that pattern! Inspiration has struck! Time to start cutting!
Oh great! I hope you love them too!
Lovely video. Your makes are lovely. I’m loving the pants and I think you should make both tops.
Thanks Moira! If I like the first one I'll probably end up making the second top too! :)
Good on you for taking a second chance at a jumpsuit. Me, no. Was a kid with a long torso that was forced to wear one, you can imagine the discomfort. Enough to never wear these again, it is to my chagrin these are popular again! Oh well 😂. Nice save on the dress, and the navy combo for the cute shirt. Great job, love pants details…..
Ahhhh hahaha nothing worse than having to wear an ill-fitting jumpsuit! Thanks for your input on the top - definitely seems to be the most popular choice so far!
Sarah! Your pants are lovely and I've been looking at that pattern wondering how it compares to others. Your comments on the fit around the back have pretty much sold me on them. Plus, I love that barrel leg look. So glad you shared. That shawl looks amazing. What a great way to learn new stitches. Very impressive! I'm currently knitting the weekend slipover by petite knit, learning new things as always with her patterns. Both options for the peplum top look lovely...I say make them both! x
Thank you Faith! Oh I think you'd love the Chanterelle pants. I'm a big fan! Oooh the weekend slipover looks like a lovely cosy pattern. Can't wait to see how it turns out! I have started on my first peplum top - if I love it I might make the second one too! It's going to 35 degrees here on Monday - I feel like it could be the perfect top for the weather. Thanks for watching and your lovely comment as usual! xx
You have some amazing fabrics! I also made the Chanterelle pants view B and absolutely love the fit and look of them. I will also be making another pair.
Oh that's great - they're so good aren't they!? Can't wait for my cosy pair. 😊
Lovely makes. Vote for the second patchwork top
Thanks Jane! That was definitely the more popular combination and I've started working on it!
I love your Durban Jumpsuit and you pants are so nice. I was very tempted to buy this pattern when it came out but I wasn't sure if it would suit me. It looks so nice on you. I love seeing your makes and plans. Your scarf is beautiful ❤
Thanks Katrina! The interesting thing about the Durban is that there are so many views, I'm sure there's probably one to suit everyone's style! I have seen a lot of them I like on instagram - I also like the long pant version. I highly recommend this shawl pattern if you're looking for a fun pattern - I was telling my mum all holidays how fun it was and trying to get her to knit along with me! Unfortunately, she doesn't wear shawls, so opted out. 😆
Fabulous makes. You nailed the fit😅
Thank you so much!
all of your makes are great! love the second combo for the patchwork top.
Thanks Sara! I started putting together that option last night - it seemed to be by far the more popular choice! :)
I love your pants - must look into that pattern. Good job with your jumpsuit shorts (I am a long waisted person and bought some jumpsuit patterns and am worried about the issue of crotch etc so am still scared to take it on so good on you.) I am finally taking the plunge on swimwear and am cutting out the Cottesloe today and also worried about the length in the body - but it has been so hot in Queensland and I have had to force myself to sew. So good to have another Aussie sewer on RUclips.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, I really did love making the Chanterelle pants - they have lots of lovely details and I love the fit of them. Jumpsuits are hard! It's not something that I often see people post about - if anything, I usually see people saying they're REDUCING the rise. But I need comfort and to be able to sit / write on a white board / hang out the washing / put away dishes etc etc etc without worrying about being uncomfortable. I love the look of the Cottesloe pattern! Good luck with it!
I love the 2nd combo, I think the doops would make a great top on it's own. I made the Chanterelle pants and got caught out with the finished ease being so very different with each pant version and had to make my seams skinnier to fit😂. I'm going to make my second pair in viscose for summer.
Thanks June, I think I'm leaning with you on the peplum top. I do think I have enough of the doops to make the top without needing to add other fabric in, so I might do that. It's such a fun print. Oh yes, I think there is a lot more ease in the wide leg of the chanterelle - the view B is quite a slim fit isn't it? So good to find a pants pattern you're happy with though!
great vlog, I absolutely love the floreat dress, have been meaning to make it for years! Yours look great and I will bear in mind the info about the sleeves when I do, thank you!
Thanks Sarah! It's a fun pattern! I'd skip the drama by not attempting the sleeves! (Although my knit versions have sleeves - I guess it's a different story if you're using a jersey!)
Jumpsuit looks perfect ❤
Thanks Karol! I'm so happy that Attempt 2 was a success!
I’ve been sewing for over 40 years and I would recommend Style Arc patterns to you for your style even though you might find the instructions too sparse, there are more sewalongs on RUclips for style arc. In terms of getting better fit on garments I’d recommend using Itch to Stitch and Love Notions as they help with fitting.
I do love the look of Style Arc patterns - I've only ever made their Hope Dress and should give another a go! Itch to Stitch and Love Notions I haven't actually tried - I should branch out this year! Thank you for watching. ☺️
Beautiful dress ❤❤❤
Love your linen chanterelle pants. I think there may be a purchase made today. And your MN dress is so pretty, looks great with the tee and leggings underneath 🙂
Thanks so much Wendy! I highly recommend the chanterelle pants - I hope you enjoy making them too!
Love the jumpsuit, love the dress, (really!) love the pants (they're still on my list!) and love the shawl. I haven't knit a nice big shawl in a while, but I currently have two sweaters languishing on the needles, so I should probably finish them first. I keep reaching for socks instead because they're just so pick-up-and-put-down-able in small pockets of time! I have been thinking a lot about the Matchy Matchy Perfect Puff Sleeve Top, which I think would also look great with some kind of colour blocking. For your Peplum Tank, I think I prefer the darker blue linen with the pop of pink in the patterned contrast, but I wonder if that linen would also go with the rainbows... How many Peplum Tanks do you need? 🤔 Love to see what you're up to. Great make as always. 💙
Glad you loved everything - thank you so much! I've actually never knitted any socks before - I find them intimidating! I am loving knitting the shawl - I guess not having any time pressure /deadline is keeping it just fun and so enjoyable! Plus I really love working with a fade and seeing the colours shifting and changing constantly. I think I'm leaning that way with the peplum top - I've seen next Sunday's forecast is another warm one so maybe I'll make that next after all and save the sweater for later in the month... we'll see!!
It took me several tries over a few years to get the hang of socks. I gave up multiple times, but it was youtube tutorials by Denise from EarththonesGirl that finally clicked for me. Super thorough and step by step. Now I can just about do it with my eyes closed! We're in the midst of yet another heatwave here in Perth, so there's no way I'm putting any more rows on my jumpers just yet!
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Lovely chanterelle s ! Glad you were able to rescue the MN dress. I had a similar experience when I made the darling ranges dress from a first release printed pattern. I contacted them and they sent me the redrafted pdf and the bodice were very different. I wonder if the dress was 9n the same block maybe? I love the large scale floral with the blue linen as a combo for your top!
Oh that is so interesting about your darling ranges experience! It was a very disappointing experience for me... it's not a pattern that has had a lot of makes on instagram so I haven't read many reviews about it. Hopefully my experience can help some other people! Thanks for your peplum top input - I think I'm leaning that way at the moment!
I enjoyed your video and the pieces you made are lovely. Just a suggestion to fix the crotch issues on both of the jumpsuits. To add more room sew a deeper crotch seam on the front to back seam just around the crotch area. To take up some of the extra fabric take it in on the inseam across the crotch 4-6 inches on each side of the crotch and blend into the inseam on the legs. Try a little at a time for both until you have a better fit.
Thanks Susan! I think I probably will try another of these playsuits for next summer so I'll keep your tip in mind!
My arms are full, no sleeves ever fit unless Style Arc! I always have to measure 😢
Hi Sarah, I remember that you once showed us an all in one baby cardigan that you had knit. Please, would you be kind enough to let me know what the pattern was. Many thanks in advance. 😊
Thanks Geraldine... oooh I think it might be the Fuss Free baby cardigan by Louise Tilbrook - www.louisetilbrookdesigns.net/free-patterns It's a free pattern and was lovely to knit! I talked about that one on "A Week of Making in April 23" video if you want to look at that again - it's in the Friday and Tuesday chapters! ☺️
@@SoSarahSewed HI, Sarah, Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me. I haven't needed to knit for a baby for a long time but now I do and remembered you showing us that cardigan. I look forward to trying out the pattern. xx
I adore your earrings, may I ask where they are from? xx
Thank you Sally! Oh these are so pretty aren't they? I am sorry to say I forget the name of the artist who made them, but I do know for sure they closed their business a few years ago. I can't for the life of me remember what they were called!
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