I really love the first T shirt you showed which is made in the red and pink floral. It's just such a happy garment! 💜 the top you are wearing really suits you too! You have a very good instinct for passing the fabrics with the patterns.
Thanks for this great vlog and all the time and trouble you have put into it ❤Have a wonderful time at the show - I went yesterday and really enjoyed it! Good luck with your shopping ❤ xx
Thanks for sharing your lovely tops Claire. I love these kind of vlogs as they give you chance to see patterns you might not have made before and in different types of fabrics. Great for inspiration! ❤
I've just come across you now. Sooo delighted. Amazing vlog. Fab ideas. I really need to tackle/overcome my fear of knits. Beautifully made garments. Well done you 🎉
Am just about to embark on 'stretch ' sewing! Very daunting task n then up u pop with all your fab info...thanks so much for your time creating such fab content..really appreciate it 😊
Oh, you've inspired me to order the Adrienne Blouse and Naya Tee 😍I've been sewing a couple of years now, and have realised I just kept falling for the fancy fabrics and patterns, and don't have so many everyday items haha, and I can imagine these getting a lot of wear. Thank you for the inspiration!
Great vlog and very inspiring the number of tee shirts you’ve made! I definitely want to make the Adrienne after seeing your collection. FYI the Toaster Sweater was updated in 2022. It now includes a curvy sizing range from 16 to 34, bust from 43.4” to 61.5”. I received a link to update my pattern, but you could always email them and I’m sure they would send you an update link.
Timely video. I’m having freeze brain staring at my jersey stash! I pick out a pattern then dither then it goes back into stash. They are not even ‘precious’ lol. Your vlog has given me the push to go for it. :)🎉
Claire, I also have several Naya t-shirts, three Mile End Sweatshirts and a Toaster Sweater . I love all three of these patterns. I color blocked on of my Mile Ends. It's a perfect garnet to color block. The Naya and the Mile End are great for using up your off cuts. I do really like my Toaster Sweater but I've moved to Florida since I made it so I don't have much call to wear it and not sure how soon I'll need another. Thanks for sharing all your makes! X
@@lovesredsews We're in the center of the peninsula of Florida and on a hill so we don't have to worry about flooding Hurricane Milton was a strong one and took a path very near to us so this one was worse than usual. We had some roof damage this time. It blew off a few shingles but nothing major. Temporary repairs have been made and we're on the list for a permanent fix soon. We never lost our power or internet, though. Thanks for asking. X
I'm thinking that I need to join the LB pullover gang and love that you have made so many Naya's !. I'm heading to the knitting and stitching show Saturday too so if I see you I will say hello. Thanks for another informative vlog.
Hi Claire, a most delightful video 😊. Thank you for showing us your favourite makes - I particularly liked the Tilly and the Buttons Coco top. This looks like a great basic top and I will check into adding this to my pattern collection. Happy sewing. 🌸
Some beautiful makes. I was just cutting out my 2nd Adrienne blouse in a gorgeous autumn leaves viscose jersey when your vlog came on so it was lovely to see all your versions. My first one/toile was made in a crushed velvet and it turned out surprisingly well. Enjoy the stitching show. 😀
Great vlog. I havelooked at a few of the patterns you mentioned but not got round to purchasing them butnow i have seen yours made up I shall be getting the LB and Naya. Thank you and have a lovely time at the show.
Good morning Claire, I don’t normally comment much on blogs…. But…Wow, thank U for this mornings vlog… I have just returned to sewing after 30 years and have been searching for some good stretch t-shirt patterns to kick off my Autumn / Winter wardrobe. Watching this has given me a good few choices, and I especially like that U showcased a good variety of each pattern choice. Thank U very, very much U have helped tremendously. Plse keep doing vlogs do like, I personally really enjoy your vlogs. Barbara, in West Cumbria
@@barbarateresasheffield5176 Good morning Barbara. I’m so glad you enjoyed it & gained some inspiration from it. I hope you get on well with your makes 🫶🏼
On the toaster the finished measurements on size 20 are 50 & 51 so quite inclusive however there is a curvy fit version. I’ve only done the other version and I have about 5 it’s a favourite
This was really useful, it's given me some inspiration for new winter makes. I've not booked to go to the knitting & stitching show yet, can't stay the whole day, but may be tempted to go for a few hours!
Hi Claire. I really found this vlog helpful. You have made some beautiful tops and you have given me lots of ideas. I love the blouse you are wearing but as I’m quite short I wonder if the neck would be too low for me. Thanks for this vlog. Pat x
@@patgriffiths4772 hi Pat, thank you. If it helps I am 4’ 11” so am also quite short. You could always take a bit of length out of the top 🤔 I didn’t adjust mine & fits lovely 🥰
@@lovesredsews I didn’t think of that Claire. I’m still a relatively new at making clothes. I am 5’ 2’ but have to make fba on some patterns. Do you grade or adjust patterns please.
@@patgriffiths4772 I tend not to do FBA’s if I can help it as I can’t be bothered tbh 🤣 I do grade & adjust patterns. It’s taken me a long time to work out what adjustments I need. Each body is different but the key is work out where you need to reduce length, etc. for instance I have a short torso but I discovered it’s mainly in the area above my bust so I pretty much always remove 1” from this area now & then I often find the rise too long on trouser patterns so have to remove 1” here too. Everyone is different but if you work out where you need to remove it helps a lot. I also look at finished garment measurements to get an idea on how much ease is included & will size down if it looks like it’s going to be very roomy/oversized. It’s a lot of trial & error and I still don’t always get it right ☺️
Also just to say that if you find a pattern company that fits well then it’s good to stick with them. I tend to avoid companies that draft for quite tall people as I know those garments will probably need more fitting/adjusting
Fabulous vlog! Perfect timing - I pulled out my little jersey stash this week but then spent hours trawling through patterns so your vlog had really helped to focus my mind, thank-you. The black & gold Naya is gorgeous. On a separate note I was looking at dress forms as a possible to go on Christmas wish list - would you mind sharing where yours is from and if find it useful?
@@sallyf2060 thank you so much! 🤩 On the subject of dress forms, I’ve had mine a long time now & I can’t remember where I got it now 🤦🏽♀️ So sorry. I find it useful to hang garments on it & occasional hemming but that’s it! It’s not useful to me for fitting as I am petite in height & unless you buy a custom (expensive) mannequin then it’s impossible to adjust the height (ie my torso is short & the mannequin doesn’t account for that). Some people do find them useful though
@@elizabethsaint5804 thank you. No specific fit adjustments to these as I find jersey is a bit more forgiving. I did take a small wedge out of the front of the coco as it gaped slightly on the neckline & I reduced the elastic length slightly on the Adrienne after making the first one ☺️
@@lovesredsewsthat’s amazing- I find the t shirts I make riding up at the front and lines from under the arms to the bust. Do you grade the pattern from shoulder to bust?
@@elizabethsaint5804 some patterns I do! Sometimes I remove length above the bust & sometimes I will cut at the smallest shoulder size & grade out to a larger size on the side seams
@@JenniferSturgeon-q1g hello, it was from Bornella. Currently sold out but keep an eye out incase it comes back into stock; www.bornellafabrics.co.uk/collections/jersey-and-knit/products/emily-cotton-jersey-emerald-green
@@sarahblack8913 yes sure. My bust is 40” which would put me between the 14-16 but I cut a 12 & it’s pretty perfect fit wise. It’s a fairly loose boxy tee so if you prefer it tighter fitting then possibly size down even more. Also, it’s quite cropped so depending on your height & preference on length you may need to add some extra length
Really enjoy your videos, Claire. Love your choices of fabric - so good to see how patterns look in different colours and fabrics.
@@suecouch3636 thank you, that’s really kind of you to say. I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Great video. I love all your makes. You are smart, using your patterns more than once. Thanks for sharing
@@lindarogers4188 thanks so much. I need to do more of that really 🤗
The Adrienne to you are wearing really suits you
@@india1422 thank you so much ☺️
That blue and green Adrienne is perfect 👌
@@cindywinkler4172 thank you. I love that one too 🥰
I really love the first T shirt you showed which is made in the red and pink floral. It's just such a happy garment! 💜 the top you are wearing really suits you too! You have a very good instinct for passing the fabrics with the patterns.
@@loispatrick2594 thank you so much ☺️
Great vlog Claire. Have a lovely time at the show. xxx
@@jackief7849 thank you so much ☺️
Thanks for this great vlog and all the time and trouble you have put into it ❤Have a wonderful time at the show - I went yesterday and really enjoyed it! Good luck with your shopping ❤ xx
@@suebrown5500 thank you. I had a wonderful time at the show today 🤩
Thanks Claire some great ideas for makes and fabrics 😊
@@louiseroberts9553 thanks for watching 🤩
Great video - thanks for reminding me about the Adrianne- I love this one . ❤
@@marnieskuse2399 thank you. Yes it’s a fab little pattern 😍
Thanks for sharing your lovely tops Claire. I love these kind of vlogs as they give you chance to see patterns you might not have made before and in different types of fabrics. Great for inspiration! ❤
@@emmaevans9454 thank you so much. It was really fun to make. I’m planning more 😀
Really enjoyed your collection of many of my favorite patterns 😊 Thanks.
@@karenlowes7802 thanks so much, I’m happy you enjoyed it 😀
I've just come across you now. Sooo delighted. Amazing vlog. Fab ideas. I really need to tackle/overcome my fear of knits. Beautifully made garments. Well done you 🎉
@@AnnFHallahan thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you found me & hope you find some inspiration from my vlogs 😀
Am just about to embark on 'stretch ' sewing! Very daunting task n then up u pop with all your fab info...thanks so much for your time creating such fab content..really appreciate it 😊
@@SewCraftyGal thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤩
Oh, you've inspired me to order the Adrienne Blouse and Naya Tee 😍I've been sewing a couple of years now, and have realised I just kept falling for the fancy fabrics and patterns, and don't have so many everyday items haha, and I can imagine these getting a lot of wear. Thank you for the inspiration!
@@sarahblack8913 oh fabulous, I’m so happy to have inspired you 😍
Great choices 😊Hopefully I’ll see you on Saturday!
@@nicky-Sewandsnip thanks Nicky 👐🏼
Lovely selection - I’ve made a lot of these too. I’ve made the lb pullover without the sleeves - it’s very similar to the max tee
@@ruthwilson6524 oh interesting, I hadn’t thought to make it sleeveless. Thanks for the tip 😀
Great vlog and very inspiring the number of tee shirts you’ve made! I definitely want to make the Adrienne after seeing your collection. FYI the Toaster Sweater was updated in 2022. It now includes a curvy sizing range from 16 to 34, bust from 43.4” to 61.5”. I received a link to update my pattern, but you could always email them and I’m sure they would send you an update link.
@@Seejaysew oh thank you so much on the Toaster info. That’s good to know 😀
Great vlog, thank you Claire. So much information. Lovely makes.🎉
@@bridgetwhite5547 thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Timely video. I’m having freeze brain staring at my jersey stash! I pick out a pattern then dither then it goes back into stash. They are not even ‘precious’ lol. Your vlog has given me the push to go for it. :)🎉
@@Seesewk oh fabulous! That’s great news 🥳
Claire, I also have several Naya t-shirts, three Mile End Sweatshirts and a Toaster Sweater . I love all three of these patterns. I color blocked on of my Mile Ends. It's a perfect garnet to color block. The Naya and the Mile End are great for using up your off cuts. I do really like my Toaster Sweater but I've moved to Florida since I made it so I don't have much call to wear it and not sure how soon I'll need another. Thanks for sharing all your makes! X
@@dianewilliams7931 thanks so much Diane, they’re great patterns aren’t they! I hope you’ve not been too affected by the weather over there 🥰
@@lovesredsews We're in the center of the peninsula of Florida and on a hill so we don't have to worry about flooding Hurricane Milton was a strong one and took a path very near to us so this one was worse than usual. We had some roof damage this time. It blew off a few shingles but nothing major. Temporary repairs have been made and we're on the list for a permanent fix soon. We never lost our power or internet, though. Thanks for asking. X
I'm thinking that I need to join the LB pullover gang and love that you have made so many Naya's !. I'm heading to the knitting and stitching show Saturday too so if I see you I will say hello. Thanks for another informative vlog.
@@clairedavies3398 thanks so much & hope to bump into you 😀
Hi Claire love your content this morning. Thank you for your vlog 😊
@@JackieGray-u1y thank you so much Jackie ☺️
Hi Claire, a most delightful video 😊. Thank you for showing us your favourite makes - I particularly liked the Tilly and the Buttons Coco top. This looks like a great basic top and I will check into adding this to my pattern collection. Happy sewing. 🌸
@@julieinnis2219 thanks so much, I’m happy you found it useful 😀
I enjoyed this style of vlog thank you ❤
@@pinkpaulasews4929 thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Some beautiful makes. I was just cutting out my 2nd Adrienne blouse in a gorgeous autumn leaves viscose jersey when your vlog came on so it was lovely to see all your versions. My first one/toile was made in a crushed velvet and it turned out surprisingly well. Enjoy the stitching show. 😀
@@jankerslake5813 ooooh a crushed velvet sounds nice. Now I’m thinking about party versions 🤩
Yes it does look like it would take me to a Christmas do - it was a little temperamental to sew though! 😀
@@jankerslake5813 I can well
Imagine. I made a red stretch velvet Naya. The velvet sticks slightly going through the machine
Great vlog. I havelooked at a few of the patterns you mentioned but not got round to purchasing them butnow i have seen yours made up I shall be getting the LB and Naya. Thank you and have a lovely time at the show.
@@suzisy-mb7iw oh lovely. They are just great basic patterns. I’m glad to have inspired you 😀
Good morning Claire, I don’t normally comment much on blogs…. But…Wow, thank U for this mornings vlog… I have just returned to sewing after 30 years and have been searching for some good stretch t-shirt patterns to kick off my Autumn / Winter wardrobe. Watching this has given me a good few choices, and I especially like that U showcased a good variety of each pattern choice. Thank U very, very much U have helped tremendously.
Plse keep doing vlogs do like, I personally really enjoy your vlogs.
Barbara, in West Cumbria
@@barbarateresasheffield5176 Good morning Barbara. I’m so glad you enjoyed it & gained some inspiration from it. I hope you get on well with your makes 🫶🏼
On the toaster the finished measurements on size 20 are 50 & 51 so quite inclusive however there is a curvy fit version. I’ve only done the other version and I have about 5 it’s a favourite
@@janspenno2241 oh that’s great to know. Thank you. I should have looked it up properly before I started recording 😂
This was really useful, it's given me some inspiration for new winter makes. I've not booked to go to the knitting & stitching show yet, can't stay the whole day, but may be tempted to go for a few hours!
@@judithfletcher287 oh that would be cool. Afternoons are always a bit quieter ☺️
Great choices thank yiu
@@debtaylor2387 thanks so much
Hi Claire. I really found this vlog helpful. You have made some beautiful tops and you have given me lots of ideas. I love the blouse you are wearing but as I’m quite short I wonder if the neck would be too low for me. Thanks for this vlog. Pat x
@@patgriffiths4772 hi Pat, thank you. If it helps I am 4’ 11” so am also quite short. You could always take a bit of length out of the top 🤔 I didn’t adjust mine & fits lovely 🥰
@@lovesredsews I didn’t think of that Claire. I’m still a relatively new at making clothes. I am 5’ 2’ but have to make fba on some patterns. Do you grade or adjust patterns please.
@@patgriffiths4772 I tend not to do FBA’s if I can help it as I can’t be bothered tbh 🤣 I do grade & adjust patterns. It’s taken me a long time to work out what adjustments I need. Each body is different but the key is work out where you need to reduce length, etc. for instance I have a short torso but I discovered it’s mainly in the area above my bust so I pretty much always remove 1” from this area now & then I often find the rise too long on trouser patterns so have to remove 1” here too. Everyone is different but if you work out where you need to remove it helps a lot. I also look at finished garment measurements to get an idea on how much ease is included & will size down if it looks like it’s going to be very roomy/oversized. It’s a lot of trial & error and I still don’t always get it right ☺️
Also just to say that if you find a pattern company that fits well then it’s good to stick with them. I tend to avoid companies that draft for quite tall people as I know those garments will probably need more fitting/adjusting
@@lovesredsews Many thanks Claire for taking the time to reply. This is most useful to me.
Fabulous vlog! Perfect timing - I pulled out my little jersey stash this week but then spent hours trawling through patterns so your vlog had really helped to focus my mind, thank-you. The black & gold Naya is gorgeous.
On a separate note I was looking at dress forms as a possible to go on Christmas wish list - would you mind sharing where yours is from and if find it useful?
@@sallyf2060 thank you so much! 🤩
On the subject of dress forms, I’ve had mine a long time now & I can’t remember where I got it now 🤦🏽♀️ So sorry. I find it useful to hang garments on it & occasional hemming but that’s it! It’s not useful to me for fitting as I am petite in height & unless you buy a custom (expensive) mannequin then it’s impossible to adjust the height (ie my torso is short & the mannequin doesn’t account for that). Some people do find them useful though
@@lovesredsews that’s a very good point - I’m a shortie too and most bodices come up too long on me so might not be useful for me either. Thanks x
May I ask where you found that black/white striped rib trim? All your makes are lovely and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
@@angienorman5974 thanks so much. I actually purchased that quite a while ago from Nicole Akong when she was selling off some of her stock
Do you make FBA on the patterns or does jersey/stretch accommodate a large bust. Thank you.
@@elainedewhirst6037 I don’t tend to do FBA’s. I think the jersey is generally forgiving enough
Loved all of your makes. Did you have to do anything to the patterns to make it fit?
@@elizabethsaint5804 thank you. No specific fit adjustments to these as I find jersey is a bit more forgiving. I did take a small wedge out of the front of the coco as it gaped slightly on the neckline & I reduced the elastic length slightly on the Adrienne after making the first one ☺️
@@lovesredsewsthat’s amazing- I find the t shirts I make riding up at the front and lines from under the arms to the bust. Do you grade the pattern from shoulder to bust?
@@elizabethsaint5804 some patterns I do! Sometimes I remove length above the bust & sometimes I will cut at the smallest shoulder size & grade out to a larger size on the side seams
Where did you buy the green fabric with faces on for your toaster top please.
@@JenniferSturgeon-q1g hello, it was from Bornella. Currently sold out but keep an eye out incase it comes back into stock;
www.bornellafabrics.co.uk/collections/jersey-and-knit/products/emily-cotton-jersey-emerald-green
Hi Claire. Where did you buy your wall mounted clothes rail? They'd be so handy 😁
@@jillypops3463 Hi Jilly, it was from Amazon 🫣 It’s this one;
amzn.eu/d/9ZSuc7Y
Do you size down on the Naya top please? I'm ready to cut out but there seems like soooo much ease I'm not sure what size to cut!
@@sarahblack8913 I cut a size 12 for mine. Not sure if that helps?
@@lovesredsews erm can I ask what your measurements are? Or is that too personal? Is that the size the pattern suggests?
@@sarahblack8913 yes sure. My bust is 40” which would put me between the 14-16 but I cut a 12 & it’s pretty perfect fit wise. It’s a fairly loose boxy tee so if you prefer it tighter fitting then possibly size down even more. Also, it’s quite cropped so depending on your height & preference on length you may need to add some extra length