The salt water slip would look great as a knee length dress, i think shorten the one you have made and you will end up loving it more. The back of it looks fine.
Hi Angela. Loved all your outfits. You looked stunning in your Lea Dress on Saturday and I didn’t notice the creases 😅 I know what you mean about the saltwater. When the screen went from the gorgeous Kielo straight to the Saltwater you could immediately see the impact of the fabric on your face/complexion. It is a beautiful fabric and in isolation looks great on you but there was a stark difference when comparing the 2 fabrics.
Great video and so many lovely makes and fabrics. You’re bang on with the fabrics that you love which really suit you. I find it so hard to judge fabrics on myself and am quite often disappointed that I don’t always like fabric after I’ve made it up. Very envious of your trip to Poundbury. Have fun in Swansea and hope your daughter’s exams have gone well! I’m going to that area tomorrow too. Have you been to Lee Mills? Wish someone would open up a lovely fabric shop in S Wales!! Xx
Aahh thank you. Do you have someone you could help you to choose fabric? Maybe keep a bit of a note of fabric choices when they really suit you and when they don’t - to try and avoid disappointment in the future. It’s so hard though isn’t it?! I haven’t been to Lee Mills. I’m currently stuck in traffic on way to Wales so not going quite to plan!!! Thank you 🥰
@@DevonThreadTales omg hope you didn’t get stuck in the M4 closure ! It took me four and a half hours to get home and it normally takes one and a half hours! Xx
Gosh so difficult to choose just one fabric Ruan! They’d all be awesome! I think the one with the monstera leaves and the pink, white and black are my choices for the Palmer. Now! About Stylearc, their instructions are short but they’re to the point. If you read them carefully, you’ll get it. They take the hand holding out of the instructions but you are not a beginner so you will be just fine! I’ve made a lot of Stylearc patterns, including some of the kids range and they’ve all turned out true to size. Just remember they use a 1cm seam allowance not half inch etc. I’ve never had a huge issue with their patterns - the one hiccup was with a polo top I was making for work (I have to wear BLACK and its boring and no dresses even more boring but I work with children in long daycare so it needs to be practical). The instructions for the placket on that pattern were confusing and I had to unpick and redo about five times before getting it right. You do have to be mindful of the seam allowances with the collar of the Palmer also as they may use a quarter inch seam to attach the collar. I haven’t actually made that one but it’s generally what Stylearc does. Can’t wait to see which fabric you choose!
That salt water slip dress fabric is beautiful and looks fab on you, I think shortening and fitting better on the back will make all the difference, give this a try and I'm sure you will fall in love with this dress. Happy sewing.🙂
I love all your makes Angela. I think the slip dress looks lovely on you but it’s how you feel in it that matters. Maybe shortening it and see if it makes a difference otherwise get rid of it. I also think your striped fabric would look good as a wrap but not the Kielo. You have made two different ones in the past, I think one was the Appleton, would look nice. It would play just a little with the stripes at the front but the back would be plain 😘 Happy 20th to Ellen 🥳🎉💐🥂🍾
The watermark striped fabric is lovely, perfect for a T-shirt dress! Maybe a Tammy Handmade Naya top lengthened would look pretty and casual. I think you just need to give yourself time to adjust. It’s really ok not to have a paid job 🤫🤣 Smart casual isn’t just for work! Wear what you like, when you like. Your me made garments are gorgeous no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Read a book curled up on the sofa in your favourite dress if it makes you happy- no rules apply unless we put them there ourselves 🤭😍 The Lea dress in the pink shades looks incredible on you 🩷 I’ve never really noticed the Lois dress before but I think I need one! Thanks for the inspiration 🙏😍❤️
Thank you - sometimes I feel a little guilty! Aaaah I love this - thank you so much 😊 The Lois dress is lovely - and I had forgotten I had it - I think I need to make another for sure!!! Thank you 🥰
Thank you for sharing your ride home. That was just beautiful. I agree with you about the slip dress, sadly. You know, there’s more fabric out there. I always remind myself when a garment doesn’t come out. The dress is very beautiful. ❤
What lovely dresses. I really like your Lea dress and Kielo wrap on you. You suit the bright colours as well as the brighter blue dress. The Saltwater slip dress doesn’t fit well enough around the bodice and the fabric deadens your complexion. I think the clearer, brighter colours are much better on you. My favourite was the Lea dress.
I struggled with dressing too worky for a good while and now that I am not working I am having to discover what my style is. I think the knee length Saltwater is more you. If you don’t love something even if others think it looks gorgeous on you, go with your instinct.
Angela those dresses this week were absolutely stunning!!!! The kielo is incredible! The fabric is amazing! And it looks super great on you!! And the lea is beautiful! What a week!!! And happy 20th birthday 🎈 Oh my word those lambs!! I could watch them all day 🥰🥰🥰
Love the Tessuti dress on you Angela, I love black and white together and that fabric and pattern choice is perfect! And, thank you so much for sharing grand opening of Beyond the Pink door, so cool to see Andrea.
I was thinking before you mentioned the saltwater fabric, that it is a little drab - contrasting with the cheerful colours you usually wear. Hope I’m not offending you by saying this. Love your vlogs and your cheery personality. 🥰
I love your striped dress , your striped fabric, and the blue melange sweatshirting. Blue is one of my favourite colours. Atelier Jupe fabrics are fabulous. Your Lea Dress is gorgeous. I made a toile for the Tessuti Lois dress, which is beautiful, but I had so many fitting issues with it that it's been thrown in a box and ignored for a year. Yours is a lovely fit. Your Saltwater Slip looks great on you. The length is fine, although you have great legs and above the knee is a good length for you. Mid calf length isn't the best for you, but longer is good, too. You did ask :-) I have really enjoyed Me Made May, both watching all the great vlogs and making more sewing time (which has actually involved ignoring the housework). The beginning of the month didn't work out so well, but in the last two weeks I have made three tops and two nighties. I also have another top, a blouse toile, and strappy nightie cut out, plus a jumpsuit, two dresses, a shirt, Saguaro trousers, and jeans, in bags with their patterns and threads ready to cut out. So, Me Made May may well carry over into June for me :-) I'm not a particularly fast sewist, I enjoy the process of sewing, and rushing spoils the experience for me. Believe me, you are very young. My daughter is 50, soon to be 51!
Wow wow wow - it sounds like you have so many wonderful projects there - how exciting!!! Who needs to do housework anyway 😂 Thank you so much for all your lovely comments - that's so kind of you. Thank you 🥰
You always look stunning in whatever you wear, but the black and white polkadot…. Wow, that was an absolutely gorgeous outfit! I keep thinking that you needn’t be so insecure about if you wear the right outfit, embrace your self more, you are beautiful! My thoughts about the Kielo wrapdress are that it fits you perfectly and you need to make it with long sleeves, must be lovely and warm in the cooler months. Maybe you can alter the neck a bit, make it lower perhaps? The Lea dress is gorgeous, the colouring and shape really suits you.
You might want to try the Megan Nielsen Matilda shirtdress. It is my absolute favorite. I do wear it to work, but because of the cuffs at the sleeves it can also look more relaxed and leisurely.
You live in a beautiful part of the country. I’m really enjoying hearing your reflections on your outfits this month- it’s encouraged me to do the same with both me mades and ready to wear garments that I’ve been reaching for this month so far. Your new fabric is stunning- really bright and vibrant ❤
Glorious in everything as always! I love the saltwater on you, i wish you could see what we see :) but you've got to be happy in your own skin. Seeing you on Sat was so lovely, what a day. Thank you for including the sheep and Dartmoor at the end, heavenly xx
What a lovely video Angela. I love all your makes for this one. Your makes inspire me to get on and get things made up. Thank you. Looking forward to the next one. 😊 XxX
Fab vlog Angela. You looked amazing in all your makes. It was lovely to see inside Andrea’s new shop as I live in Scotland so a bit far for me to visit. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Lovely to have met you on Saturday at Andrea's. What a fantastic day. The Kilo wrap dress, I can't make up my mind about it, I like it but I am worried about the fabric at the front, would it exaggerate my tummy? I don't need any help there! I had just decided that no, it wouldn't, I will make one for our holiday in Spain, then you mentioned that it was quite warm! I agree with you over the slip dress, it does fit you very well and I think that it is the fabric that doesn't look quite good enough. A different design would be great on you. Thanks for doing these videos, but I will now have to watch your previous me-made May videos as I am so far behind watching vlogs. I may comment out of order! Take care.
Aaaahh it was so lovey to meet you and everyone at Andrea's - it was such a great day wasn't it! The Kielo is a lovely dress - and you can tie it looser if you don't want it as figure hugging in warm weather - or maybe just save it as a garment for slightly cooler weather?!?! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - and don't worry about comments being out of order 😂 Thank you 🥰
It is funny, sometimes, because when you wore the Saltwater slip dress I immediately thought that these colours and style suited you incredibly well. :) But you are the one that has to feel comfortable. Love your videos and reflections.
So envious you got to Poundbury for the opening and OMG the Atelier Jupe fabric is to die for!!! Your Lea looks stunning on you but to be fair, everything looks stunning on you! Love all of your thoughts and musings though and agree with others that sometimes you are a bit hard on yourself. LOL over the 40’s housewife reference 😂😂😂😂. Lose that thought immediately!!!! Anyway , happy dress sewing 😊. Lynne
That's so kind of you - thank you so much, and I'm so glad that you are enjoying this little series - it has been fun to do! Ha ha - Ok, I shall loose that thought 😂 Thank you 🥰
Happy Birthday Ellen. Angela, I think you always look great in all your makes . I think dresses can sometimes feel like ....right dress for right occasion or right dress wrong occasion. Maybe you feel like that but trust me, you look great in all of those dresses.
What a lovely video , I feel like you are involving your viewers so much in your thought process it’s as if we are sat there having a conversation with you 😂. You looked stunning in the dress you wore to your nieces birthday 🎂 it’s a gorgeous dress. I totally agree with you about the saltwater slip dress , have you thought about turning it into a skirt I’m not sure if that would work but it might be worth a try. And finally I’m going to have to go and buy some of the fabric you purchased from beyond the pink door I love it lol . Thanks Angela for putting together a great vlog x
Aaaah that's so kind of you - thank you so much 🥰 I hadn't thought about turning it into a skirt - I will have t have a think and see if that is something that would potentially work. Thanks for the suggestion. He he he - it is gorgeous fabric isn't it!! Enjoy - and thank you ❤️
Well this was just fabulous!! Love all what you were wearing. Agree about the shoulders being on the big side for your shirt dress. I am in love with that bright fabric you bought, it will make a stunning Sicily slip dress ❤. I’m sure your colours would be similar to mine! Xx
Angela, I always enjoy your posts and this series is no exception. I wanted to comment on the last dress you showed. I do think shortening it looks more your style. Since you are not sure about timing it in the back, try timing in the front off center instead of the center.
I’m having a’ no pressure’ Me Made May as I’m in the process of leaving the company I’ve been with for 33 years. I don’t know what comes next so have no idea what clothes I need so instead have been considering how each item of clothing makes me feel
Angela, I understand your thinking you don't want another Kielo dress, but the one you looks gorgeous on you, so I hope you will still wear it. Do you think one of your daughters would like to have your slip dress, it is quite pretty. And you looked fantastic in the polkadot dress- I'm sure your niece and her friends were green with envy.💚💚
There’s no nicer sight than spring lambs jumping about. I thought that you looked absolutely stunning in the Tessuti dress…..it was my favourite of your makes this week. I don’t know why, but the fabric of the Saltwater slip dress looks dull, even though it contains all those lovely colours. I find that strange.
Hi Angela, loved your dresses this week. I agree with you about the saltwater slip, think you would like it more fitted, although did like the longer length on you and wondered if it was fitted you would like it too. I loved the kilo wrap dress, great fabric but needs to be practical too so if too warm it gets uncomfortable. I’m going to miss your reviews at the end of this month ❤
Have to echo all other comments your dresses are beautiful there’s nothing I saw that looked not right on you. Just mentioning you were doing an ironing board cover tutorial I’ve seen all your videos but don’t seem to have seen it. I either fell asleep or you didn’t do one. Can you throw any light on this for me. Thank you
Oh thank you that’s so kind of you ❤️ Oh my goodness I have done the ironing board cover but haven’t posted it yet 🙈 doh! Thank you for reminding me - I will get it uploaded this weekend. Thank you 🥰
Hi Angela, Deer and Doe is now owned by Closet Core. The SaltWater Slip dress looks good on you. Have you thought of shirring the back if you want to make you next version a bit tighter (and yet comfortable)? Thanks for your videos. I enjoy them! Blessings to you and Happy birthday to your daughter (Amy?)🎂!!!
Perhaps you should make a shirt dress with a mandarin collar (which I personally love) or make it in a funky print and colors to avoid the work(place) look. Also, your newest dress colors flatters you, and it has a slimming effect (waist looks smaller) on your good figure.
I think the Saltwater looks great on you! Would it make a difference it you either took in the side seams a little on the top half a little or took in the straps a little to raise it? I actually have the exact stripey fabric you showed. I made the Sew house 7 Tabor v-neck, but I wish I had made the TATB Lotta dress from it instead. Love your new fabric, btw. ❤
Wow!!! You look gorgeous in all your dresses Angela and they are all so different. Beautiful! 😍 Your Saltwater is so pretty . Maybe the shortened length you showed will feel more you, plus you do have fab legs!! 😘
I liked all your dresses, the slip dress is not the best use of your colors. I like the idea of more woven dresses. I find that viscose is even cooler than most cottons. I can’t believe how hot we are supposed to be next week. I have been suffering through a blouse from H E double toothpicks. I was following directions carefully and using the correct seam allowance of 1/4 inch and I tried it on before the buttons went and it’s way too big. I am going to sew with some light weight cotton and see if I can find some success.
Angela can I ask whether you lined the blue and white polka dot dress? I have a flowy rayon fabric to sew it up in and yours also looks nice and drapey. Did you need lining on the bodice and skirt to keep it's shape! Love this on you! ❤
I hope you don’t mind me asking…I would like to make some t shirts with various necklines, but don’t know where to get started…..do you have a top 5 or top 10 recommendations?
Hia - goodness there are so many out there. it really depends on what sort of fit you are after. As a start I would say for tighter fitting T shirts - the Tilly and the Buttons Agnes, or the Deer and Doe Givre. For looser fitting - maybe have. look at the Helens closet Jackson Tee. I hope that helps ❤️
Listening to your comments about the Kielo dress and Shearer Slip, it seems to me that you have a small issue. I don't think that you are seeing your body in the middle, or rather the clothing covering that area, the same as we are. I'm not trying to be impertinent. To have a beautiful figure and I haven't yet seen something which you have made that doesn't look good.
Thank you - I shall take the on board and try and be a little more aware - I think we can all be a bit self critical sometimes 🙈. That's very kind of you - thank you 🥰
Oh dear Angela, you're too hard on yourself. You're so lovely. Classy and so polished.
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The salt water slip would look great as a knee length dress, i think shorten the one you have made and you will end up loving it more. The back of it looks fine.
Thank you - may well give that a try ❤️
That salt water slip is gorgeous on you. You are being over critical. I love it, the fabric, the style and how it looks on you.
Aaahh bless you - Thank you ❤️
Hi Angela. Loved all your outfits. You looked stunning in your Lea Dress on Saturday and I didn’t notice the creases 😅 I know what you mean about the saltwater. When the screen went from the gorgeous Kielo straight to the Saltwater you could immediately see the impact of the fabric on your face/complexion. It is a beautiful fabric and in isolation looks great on you but there was a stark difference when comparing the 2 fabrics.
Aahh thank you so much 😊
Yes the difference is quite noticeable isn’t it!
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Great video and so many lovely makes and fabrics. You’re bang on with the fabrics that you love which really suit you. I find it so hard to judge fabrics on myself and am quite often disappointed that I don’t always like fabric after I’ve made it up. Very envious of your trip to Poundbury. Have fun in Swansea and hope your daughter’s exams have gone well! I’m going to that area tomorrow too. Have you been to Lee Mills? Wish someone would open up a lovely fabric shop in S Wales!! Xx
Aahh thank you. Do you have someone you could help you to choose fabric? Maybe keep a bit of a note of fabric choices when they really suit you and when they don’t - to try and avoid disappointment in the future. It’s so hard though isn’t it?!
I haven’t been to Lee Mills. I’m currently stuck in traffic on way to Wales so not going quite to plan!!!
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@@DevonThreadTales omg hope you didn’t get stuck in the M4 closure ! It took me four and a half hours to get home and it normally takes one and a half hours! Xx
Gosh so difficult to choose just one fabric Ruan! They’d all be awesome! I think the one with the monstera leaves and the pink, white and black are my choices for the Palmer. Now! About Stylearc, their instructions are short but they’re to the point. If you read them carefully, you’ll get it. They take the hand holding out of the instructions but you are not a beginner so you will be just fine! I’ve made a lot of Stylearc patterns, including some of the kids range and they’ve all turned out true to size. Just remember they use a 1cm seam allowance not half inch etc. I’ve never had a huge issue with their patterns - the one hiccup was with a polo top I was making for work (I have to wear BLACK and its boring and no dresses even more boring but I work with children in long daycare so it needs to be practical). The instructions for the placket on that pattern were confusing and I had to unpick and redo about five times before getting it right. You do have to be mindful of the seam allowances with the collar of the Palmer also as they may use a quarter inch seam to attach the collar. I haven’t actually made that one but it’s generally what Stylearc does. Can’t wait to see which fabric you choose!
Oh I think this was meant to be a comment on the Yorkshire Sew Girl - Ruans vlog 😂❤️
Shirt dress is short, so doesn’t look like a work dress at all! Quite nice!
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That salt water slip dress fabric is beautiful and looks fab on you, I think shortening and fitting better on the back will make all the difference, give this a try and I'm sure you will fall in love with this dress. Happy sewing.🙂
Yes - I don't want give on it just yet - so I think I will try these alterations - Thank you 🥰
The lenght of your new dress is perfect!! You look fab. You seem taller and slim!
Oh thank you ☺️
I love all your makes Angela. I think the slip dress looks lovely on you but it’s how you feel in it that matters. Maybe shortening it and see if it makes a difference otherwise get rid of it. I also think your striped fabric would look good as a wrap but not the Kielo. You have made two different ones in the past, I think one was the Appleton, would look nice. It would play just a little with the stripes at the front but the back would be plain 😘 Happy 20th to Ellen 🥳🎉💐🥂🍾
Ooooh - a wrap dress - that's a good idea too 🤔
Thank you so much 🥰
The watermark striped fabric is lovely, perfect for a T-shirt dress! Maybe a Tammy Handmade Naya top lengthened would look pretty and casual. I think you just need to give yourself time to adjust. It’s really ok not to have a paid job 🤫🤣
Smart casual isn’t just for work! Wear what you like, when you like. Your me made garments are gorgeous no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Read a book curled up on the sofa in your favourite dress if it makes you happy- no rules apply unless we put them there ourselves 🤭😍
The Lea dress in the pink shades looks incredible on you 🩷 I’ve never really noticed the Lois dress before but I think I need one! Thanks for the inspiration 🙏😍❤️
Thank you - sometimes I feel a little guilty!
Aaaah I love this - thank you so much 😊
The Lois dress is lovely - and I had forgotten I had it - I think I need to make another for sure!!!
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Thanks Angela. Really enjoying this series and seeing you feeling more excited about sewing again. xx
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Love swishy and longer length too!!! But all those button holes 😮
I know - they fill me with dread - lol 😂
The Deer and Doe rib dress is very flattering.
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Thank you for sharing your ride home. That was just beautiful. I agree with you about the slip dress, sadly. You know, there’s more fabric out there. I always remind myself when a garment doesn’t come out. The dress is very beautiful. ❤
Thank you so much! You are so right!!! Always more fabric! lol
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What lovely dresses. I really like your Lea dress and Kielo wrap on you. You suit the bright colours as well as the brighter blue dress. The Saltwater slip dress doesn’t fit well enough around the bodice and the fabric deadens your complexion. I think the clearer, brighter colours are much better on you. My favourite was the Lea dress.
I totally agree re the saltwater slip - the difference in my skin with the brighter colours is very obvious watching this back!
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The salt water slip dress is stunning on you. I also just love the wrap dress pattern. Beautiful sewing. Thank you for sharing with us.
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I struggled with dressing too worky for a good while and now that I am not working I am having to discover what my style is. I think the knee length Saltwater is more you. If you don’t love something even if others think it looks gorgeous on you, go with your instinct.
Great advice!
The minute you put that multi coloured fabric and put it against you, you shone so definitely right for you. Lovely vlog.
Oh thank you 🤩
Love you in the bright print dress!!! Glow of sunshine ☀️
Aaahh Thank you 🥰
Angela those dresses this week were absolutely stunning!!!! The kielo is incredible! The fabric is amazing! And it looks super great on you!! And the lea is beautiful! What a week!!! And happy 20th birthday 🎈
Oh my word those lambs!! I could watch them all day 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much! They were so so cute - just adorable!!!
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The wrap dress looks great, the colours really suit you...
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A dessert party in the meadow❤ Now, that's my cup of tea!
😂 yep - it was lovely - Thank you 🥰
Try a shirt dress with a maderian collar and perhaps puff sleeves
Great idea - Thank you 🥰
Love polka dots!!! Very cool for party 🎈
Aaahh thank you - that's kind of you 🥰
Thanks for sharing Angela. I think you should shorten the slip dress to make it more wearable. 💙🧶🌈🍓
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Love the Tessuti dress on you Angela, I love black and white together and that fabric and pattern choice is perfect! And, thank you so much for sharing grand opening of Beyond the Pink door, so cool to see Andrea.
Aaahh that’s so kind of you. Thank you 🥰
I was thinking before you mentioned the saltwater fabric, that it is a little drab - contrasting with the cheerful colours you usually wear. Hope I’m not offending you by saying this. Love your vlogs and your cheery personality. 🥰
No not at all - that's how I feel about it too. Thank you so much 🥰
I love your striped dress , your striped fabric, and the blue melange sweatshirting. Blue is one of my favourite colours. Atelier Jupe fabrics are fabulous. Your Lea Dress is gorgeous. I made a toile for the Tessuti Lois dress, which is beautiful, but I had so many fitting issues with it that it's been thrown in a box and ignored for a year. Yours is a lovely fit. Your Saltwater Slip looks great on you. The length is fine, although you have great legs and above the knee is a good length for you. Mid calf length isn't the best for you, but longer is good, too. You did ask :-)
I have really enjoyed Me Made May, both watching all the great vlogs and making more sewing time (which has actually involved ignoring the housework). The beginning of the month didn't work out so well, but in the last two weeks I have made three tops and two nighties. I also have another top, a blouse toile, and strappy nightie cut out, plus a jumpsuit, two dresses, a shirt, Saguaro trousers, and jeans, in bags with their patterns and threads ready to cut out. So, Me Made May may well carry over into June for me :-) I'm not a particularly fast sewist, I enjoy the process of sewing, and rushing spoils the experience for me.
Believe me, you are very young. My daughter is 50, soon to be 51!
Wow wow wow - it sounds like you have so many wonderful projects there - how exciting!!! Who needs to do housework anyway 😂
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments - that's so kind of you.
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The Give dress is lovely on you.
I love the process you are going through for me made may.
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You always look stunning in whatever you wear, but the black and white polkadot…. Wow, that was an absolutely gorgeous outfit! I keep thinking that you needn’t be so insecure about if you wear the right outfit, embrace your self more, you are beautiful!
My thoughts about the Kielo wrapdress are that it fits you perfectly and you need to make it with long sleeves, must be lovely and warm in the cooler months. Maybe you can alter the neck a bit, make it lower perhaps?
The Lea dress is gorgeous, the colouring and shape really suits you.
Oh wow - that is so kind of you - wow!!
Yes - I agree - I think a long sleeved - or sleeved version of the kielo would be lovely.
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You might want to try the Megan Nielsen Matilda shirtdress. It is my absolute favorite. I do wear it to work, but because of the cuffs at the sleeves it can also look more relaxed and leisurely.
Oh I have that pattern I will dig it out and have a look - Thank you 🥰
You live in a beautiful part of the country.
I’m really enjoying hearing your reflections on your outfits this month- it’s encouraged me to do the same with both me mades and ready to wear garments that I’ve been reaching for this month so far.
Your new fabric is stunning- really bright and vibrant ❤
Aaah I'm so pleased it has inspired you to do the same - I hope you are enjoying the process.
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I love the wrap dress! Love you in brights best! Try the stripe material ❤
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Glorious in everything as always! I love the saltwater on you, i wish you could see what we see :) but you've got to be happy in your own skin. Seeing you on Sat was so lovely, what a day. Thank you for including the sheep and Dartmoor at the end, heavenly xx
Aaahh thank you so much lovely Cara 🥰 It was so fab seeing you too.
Those sheep honesty - so cute!!!
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Love the Lea dress on you and agree with you about the Kielo wrap dress, hope that helps xx
It does - and thank you 🥰
Lovely to meet you and have a chat on Saturday - loved your Lea dress too 😊
You too - it was such a great day wasn’t it?!
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The kielo is absolutely stunning!! It's not very bright at all actually, as an onlooker. It really suits you, my favourite of the video!
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What a lovely video Angela. I love all your makes for this one. Your makes inspire me to get on and get things made up. Thank you. Looking forward to the next one. 😊 XxX
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Fabulous vlog full of gorgeous makes🥰it was lovely to meet you on Saturday and so pleased you love your Liberty heart🩷
You too!! It was so nice to meet you - my liberty heart has pride of place on my sewing desk now ❤️
Fab vlog Angela. You looked amazing in all your makes. It was lovely to see inside Andrea’s new shop as I live in Scotland so a bit far for me to visit. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Thank you so much - really glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Lovely to have met you on Saturday at Andrea's. What a fantastic day. The Kilo wrap dress, I can't make up my mind about it, I like it but I am worried about the fabric at the front, would it exaggerate my tummy? I don't need any help there! I had just decided that no, it wouldn't, I will make one for our holiday in Spain, then you mentioned that it was quite warm! I agree with you over the slip dress, it does fit you very well and I think that it is the fabric that doesn't look quite good enough. A different design would be great on you. Thanks for doing these videos, but I will now have to watch your previous me-made May videos as I am so far behind watching vlogs. I may comment out of order! Take care.
Aaaahh it was so lovey to meet you and everyone at Andrea's - it was such a great day wasn't it!
The Kielo is a lovely dress - and you can tie it looser if you don't want it as figure hugging in warm weather - or maybe just save it as a garment for slightly cooler weather?!?!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - and don't worry about comments being out of order 😂
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@@DevonThreadTales Take care.x
It is funny, sometimes, because when you wore the Saltwater slip dress I immediately thought that these colours and style suited you incredibly well. :) But you are the one that has to feel comfortable. Love your videos and reflections.
Aaah thank you - but yes. - I guess I need to feel right in it - Thank you 🥰
So envious you got to Poundbury for the opening and OMG the Atelier Jupe fabric is to die for!!! Your Lea looks stunning on you but to be fair, everything looks stunning on you! Love all of your thoughts and musings though and agree with others that sometimes you are a bit hard on yourself. LOL over the 40’s housewife reference 😂😂😂😂. Lose that thought immediately!!!! Anyway , happy dress sewing 😊. Lynne
That's so kind of you - thank you so much, and I'm so glad that you are enjoying this little series - it has been fun to do!
Ha ha - Ok, I shall loose that thought 😂
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What an interesting video….pretty dresses, friends gathering, water scenery, precious lambs and pony, enthusiasm, creativity, smiles too.
Thank you!
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Have you seen the new Pattern Emporium Magic dress, a versatile tee shirt dress with loads of options
.........off to check it out now!!! - Thank you 🥰
Happy Birthday Ellen.
Angela, I think you always look great in all your makes . I think dresses can sometimes feel like ....right dress for right occasion or right dress wrong occasion. Maybe you feel like that but trust me, you look great in all of those dresses.
Aaaah yes - you have a good point! sometimes it's not the dress just when and where etc!
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I think that striped jersey fabric would look great in a Vogue 8904. It would highlight the stripes but not detract from them.
Thank you 🥰 I shall look up the pattern xx
Have to add, you have inspired me to make a sleeveless Keilo. You look amazing 😻
Aaahh thank you - funnily enough - I would like to make it with sleeves too 🥰
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What a lovely video , I feel like you are involving your viewers so much in your thought process it’s as if we are sat there having a conversation with you 😂.
You looked stunning in the dress you wore to your nieces birthday 🎂 it’s a gorgeous dress.
I totally agree with you about the saltwater slip dress , have you thought about turning it into a skirt I’m not sure if that would work but it might be worth a try.
And finally I’m going to have to go and buy some of the fabric you purchased from beyond the pink door I love it lol .
Thanks Angela for putting together a great vlog x
Aaaah that's so kind of you - thank you so much 🥰
I hadn't thought about turning it into a skirt - I will have t have a think and see if that is something that would potentially work. Thanks for the suggestion.
He he he - it is gorgeous fabric isn't it!!
Enjoy - and thank you ❤️
I ❤ your saltwater slip. You look gorgeous in it.
Thank you!! ☺️
Well this was just fabulous!! Love all what you were wearing. Agree about the shoulders being on the big side for your shirt dress. I am in love with that bright fabric you bought, it will make a stunning Sicily slip dress ❤. I’m sure your colours would be similar to mine! Xx
aaaah thanks so much - my lovely friend! 😊
I think you might be right - I reckon we re pretty similar!!!
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Angela, I always enjoy your posts and this series is no exception. I wanted to comment on the last dress you showed. I do think shortening it looks more your style. Since you are not sure about timing it in the back, try timing in the front off center instead of the center.
Aaahh thank you - so glad you are enjoying it. I will give that a go - Thank you 🥰
Great vlog as always love the blue fabric you got from Andrea ❤❤
Thank you!! 😊
I’m having a’ no pressure’ Me Made May as I’m in the process of leaving the company I’ve been with for 33 years. I don’t know what comes next so have no idea what clothes I need so instead have been considering how each item of clothing makes me feel
Oh wow - what a change for you - exciting too!!!
I think a no pressure me made May sounds great.
Have fun with your pathway and discovery 🥰❤️
Angela, I understand your thinking you don't want another Kielo dress, but the one you looks gorgeous on you, so I hope you will still wear it. Do you think one of your daughters would like to have your slip dress, it is quite pretty. And you looked fantastic in the polkadot dress- I'm sure your niece and her friends were green with envy.💚💚
Thank you so much - I will see if one of them wants it - I won't let it go to waste - Thank you 🥰
Excited to see the pink skirt.
It's all finished - so will show shortly - Thank you 🥰
Really love your shirt dress, it looks so great on you 🤩
Thank you so much 😀
There’s no nicer sight than spring lambs jumping about. I thought that you looked absolutely stunning in the Tessuti dress…..it was my favourite of your makes this week. I don’t know why, but the fabric of the Saltwater slip dress looks dull, even though it contains all those lovely colours. I find that strange.
They were just so cute!!!
Aaah thank you.
Yes it's strange isn't it - but it does look dull!!!
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Hi Angela, loved your dresses this week. I agree with you about the saltwater slip, think you would like it more fitted, although did like the longer length on you and wondered if it was fitted you would like it too. I loved the kilo wrap dress, great fabric but needs to be practical too so if too warm it gets uncomfortable. I’m going to miss your reviews at the end of this month ❤
Thank you 🥰 I think I'm going to miss doing them!! Lol! x
Have to echo all other comments your dresses are beautiful there’s nothing I saw that looked not right on you. Just mentioning you were doing an ironing board cover tutorial I’ve seen all your videos but don’t seem to have seen it. I either fell asleep or you didn’t do one. Can you throw any light on this for me. Thank you
Oh thank you that’s so kind of you ❤️
Oh my goodness I have done the ironing board cover but haven’t posted it yet 🙈 doh! Thank you for reminding me - I will get it uploaded this weekend.
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Hi Angela, why not making a tabitha t-shirt dress from the blue striped fabric?
Thank you for the suggestion - I totally forgot about that pattern - Thank you 🥰
Hi Angela,
Deer and Doe is now owned by Closet Core. The SaltWater Slip dress looks good on you. Have you thought of shirring the back if you want to make you next version a bit tighter (and yet comfortable)?
Thanks for your videos. I enjoy them!
Blessings to you and Happy birthday to your daughter (Amy?)🎂!!!
That’s a great idea - thank you ☺️
Whoops sorry pressed send by mistake! No it’s Ellen.
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The new Sew over it dress is very pretty. I was worried tho...would it languish without buttons like the green one.😂
Ha ha ha - funnily enough - I feel it has now given me the confidence to finish the buttons on the green dress 😂 (still not done 🙈 )
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Perhaps you should make a shirt dress with a mandarin collar (which I personally love) or make it in a funky print and colors to avoid the work(place) look. Also, your newest dress colors flatters you, and it has a slimming effect (waist looks smaller) on your good figure.
Yes that’s a great idea - Thank you 🥰
I think the Saltwater looks great on you! Would it make a difference it you either took in the side seams a little on the top half a little or took in the straps a little to raise it?
I actually have the exact stripey fabric you showed. I made the Sew house 7 Tabor v-neck, but I wish I had made the TATB Lotta dress from it instead. Love your new fabric, btw. ❤
Oooh that's worth a try with the Saltwater - thank you.
It's great fabric isn't it!
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I am looking at a pattern and attempting to alter it so it works with my cardigan. And I bought more fabric 😅
Aaahh - good luck with it - I hope you enjoy the process. Thank you 🥰
I can see some gorgeous palazzo pants in your striped fabric.
Ooooh - that's a thought - Thank you 🥰
Wow!!! You look gorgeous in all your dresses Angela and they are all so different. Beautiful! 😍 Your Saltwater is so pretty . Maybe the shortened length you showed will feel more you, plus you do have fab legs!! 😘
Thank you so much - that’s so funny - but also very lovely of you too. Thank you 🥰
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Slip dress looks best slightly loose without ties
Yes it is a bit! xx
I liked all your dresses, the slip dress is not the best use of your colors. I like the idea of more woven dresses. I find that viscose is even cooler than most cottons. I can’t believe how hot we are supposed to be next week. I have been suffering through a blouse from H E double toothpicks. I was following directions carefully and using the correct seam allowance of 1/4 inch and I tried it on before the buttons went and it’s way too big. I am going to sew with some light weight cotton and see if I can find some success.
Aahh bless you - good luck with it and hope that you have success.
I agree viscose is definitely cooler than cotton!
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Angela can I ask whether you lined the blue and white polka dot dress? I have a flowy rayon fabric to sew it up in and yours also looks nice and drapey. Did you need lining on the bodice and skirt to keep it's shape! Love this on you! ❤
Hia - no problem. No none of it is lined. Hope that helps. xx
I wonder whether it’s the way the colours go together ..seems quite dark to me.
y'es - you may be right. Thank you ❤️
I hope you don’t mind me asking…I would like to make some t shirts with various necklines, but don’t know where to get started…..do you have a top 5 or top 10 recommendations?
Hia - goodness there are so many out there. it really depends on what sort of fit you are after. As a start I would say for tighter fitting T shirts - the Tilly and the Buttons Agnes, or the Deer and Doe Givre. For looser fitting - maybe have. look at the Helens closet Jackson Tee.
I hope that helps ❤️
I think you are over-fitting the Saltwater Slip. Certainly on that busy fabric I didn't see that the back is an issue.
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I’m not a fan of slip dresses….maybe with a linen shirt on and tied at waist
Ooooh that's a great idea! Thank you 🥰
Listening to your comments about the Kielo dress and Shearer Slip, it seems to me that you have a small issue. I don't think that you are seeing your body in the middle, or rather the clothing covering that area, the same as we are. I'm not trying to be impertinent. To have a beautiful figure and I haven't yet seen something which you have made that doesn't look good.
Thank you - I shall take the on board and try and be a little more aware - I think we can all be a bit self critical sometimes 🙈.
That's very kind of you - thank you 🥰
It's too muted
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