Amazing colour theme & look forward to seeing them made up. In respect of the Marnie I would suggest you leave it plain as the fabric is so beautiful & speaks for itself. Love all your fabric choices - good luck Ruan😊
Honestly I would love for you to talk for an hour. I’m in a fragile place today (my nan past yesterday), discovering new videos from you, Tamlyn and other sewingladies is actually comforting, no matter how weird that must sound. So you waffle on, please! ❤ love your plans and can’t wait to see what you end up making.
I can sympathize with you about your body and health. My body shape has changed due to surgery and I sometimes get depressed over it and I changed my diet to help me feel better as well. I also walk. So, I cheer you on! We’re all different and that’s beautiful 😍. I think you look beautiful and I’m excited to see your makes because they’re always amazing. I think I can safely say that your followers love watching you fall in love with fabrics, patterns and yes your subscription boxes! Thank you for sharing! Your friend Diane ❤
OMG that Lise Tailor fabric for the Marnie is so gorgeous. It is amazing viscose to work with and agree with suek7086 that the fabric should speak for itself- no frills or tucks necessary. As for your German fabric ❤❤❤. Cannot wait to see all your makes seeing specially the coat. I see a bright and pink winter ahead - clever. ( I managed to squeeze a Davenport out of my BTPD fabric and am really happy despite feeling a flump atm.) Happy Sewing😊
Gorgeous fabrics and colours in your plans! I tend to plan like that, to coordinate fabrics and plan how I can mix and match. You’re gonna look stunning in those garments, and the coat…. 🤩🤩🤩 The knit with the abstract roses I think is called a jaquard knit, I have sewn a tunic dress in a similar fabric. About the Marnie blouse, I would omit the frill on the shoulders. Good luck with your fantastic autumn sewing! 💖
Your fabrics are gorgeous.I wish pattern companies would put their finished size on their information.I have bought the larger size option of a pattern to find because of the ease I needed the normal range. The colour pink for your coat and the lining looks stunning .
Oh my, I think the frill...the Marney is so cute with the ruffle across the top. Everything is gorgeous on you, no worries Ruan, just go for it!!❤ love your videos, wish we lived closer as we would be the best of friends 😊
I’m loving the sound of your plans. Your fabric choice for the Marnie is lush. Let it do the talking and don’t do the frills on the shoulders. I can’t wait to see your coat in that amazing pink!
Great plans Ruan, if you have enough material, do the frills on the marnie, like you say you can always take them out if you don't like them., and if you were ever to do frills , viscose ids the way to go because they will be more subtle 😊
Yes! Totally agree about being overwhelmed by too many plans 🫣. Also need to make the Nova, the pattern of which I have had for years, but I keep making the easy Fibremood Luz instead… I think I have a problem 🤦♀️😬. Love the fabric for the Nomi especially, that will make a stunning dress! 😍
Ooo gorgeous plans love the Marnie fabric and the coat fabulous!! Can’t wait to see your makes! I’ve lost my sew Jo at the moment need something to get me back into the swing! God weight! The bane of my life! I feel your pain! I’ve been off on a tangent again but returning to SW this week! Why do I eat rubbish when makes me feel rubbish! Good luck Ruan xxxx🥰🥰
I made the Nova coat pattern when it was called Sapporo coat…. From what I remember it only had about 3 or 4 sizes so the new release had more sizes? My only suggestion would be to think seriously about what they called the cuffs/sleeves…. You cut out 4 and each cuff is two of the outer wool fabric. It makes the seams very thick where you join to the sleeve…. If I was making it again I think I would do a facing for the inside cuff hem and attach it to lining fabric to cut down on bulk…. Hope this makes sense?!?! I’d also size down… mine turned out very roomy! I’ve long since donated it so you’ve put me in the mood to try another version!! Good luck 😊
To frill or not to frill... that is the question 😂😜. I think you should try it and see. Like you say.. you can always take it away if you don't like it 👍. I absolutely love that kind of snake skin pattern and I'm sure will make a beautiful dress 💖. Gorgeous colours together too Ruan and quite a capsule wardrobe 🥰🤗😘
The colours of these fabrics look so gorgeous together. I made a bright pink nova coat last year and love wearing it, especially on dark dreary days! Look forward to seeing all your makes :)
Haha! I’ve just finished my Lyra in the BTPD fabric and I love it! I’ll get some snaps tomorrow and wang them on Instagram. And as a 50 something, menopausal gal (who still thinks she’s 18 in her head) I feel your pain with the flumpy thing. I will just say now, you always look fabulous, always make me laugh and here’s to seeing how all your makes turn out 😊
Your plans sound lovely.. Good thinking making them all go together.. I'm a bit of a scatterbrain when I sew..I will now try harder to buy stuff that goes together.. Always so happy to see your vlogs..
Those fabrics look fabulous together. You'll have a lovely collection for winter if you get them all made Ruan. That pink looks so good on you.Yes I'm completely with you with the weight thing. If you don't feel happy with yourself there's only you who can do something about it. It's not how you look to others it's how you feel inside. Sounds like you're on the right track. I'm not a pink girl myself but the premise for the inspiration is right up my street. My goal is blouses - I never have the right top which I feel good in. I want to feel sassy but I'm short & busty so feel like a weeble right now. I've paired back my pattern choices & given myself small achievable goals. One pattern 3 fabrics that way I can practice fit with one, get the fit right with the second then hopefully cut out that special fabric with number 3. By then I'll be itching to try a new pattern. Trouble with me is I love knitting too - love too many gorgeous patterns out there for that as well. Love listening to you Ruan you're a tonic after a busy day in the office. X❤
I think you should leave it as simple as possible - the fabric is so vibrant it doesn't need any tucks or flounces. Some great projects - I love all your pinks. I'm making the Nova coat at the moment. I did a toile and it was very straight forward but I didn't do the lining... then I shelved it for 10 months and just picked it up again about a month ago. I wanted red but in the end chickened out and went for a dark blue. But I love your pink - it's awesome.
Love all your plans Ruan, such beautiful fabrics. Look forward to seeing them all made up. I'm loving the Nova coat too, so many amazing versions keep popping up. The fabric you've chosen is awesome, THAT colour! The only thing I'd say (if you don't mind me butting in to your designs!!!) is that if you choose that particular lining, it might clash badly with all the patterned fabrics you wear? The ones you've chosen do look amazing against the wool colour.
Everything looks amazing. Those fabrics and your choice of patterns will be beautiful!! And what a glorious range of colors for the fall and winter! ❤❤ I know what you mean about your jersey dress stretching from the weight. I purchased a blue and white ITY a year or two ago. It is so heavy! I found an ITY ready made at a local thrift shop. So glad I did. The dress IS too heavy for me to wear comfortably. No idea what to use this fabric for. I just had to have it and now . . . I don't know what to make with it!😂
Ruan I love where you are going with your makes. They go so well with your coat choice. I have not braved to sewing a coat yet. To scared to try. I may do one this year. Don't do much sewing for myself always my daughter or granddaughters. I have not got button holes down yet and been sewing for 50 years. I am looking forward to seeing your makes when done.
Your fabric choices are just gorgeous. I love the idea of the pink coat with that beautiful lining and those colours are just stunning on you. I wouldn't make the marnie too fussy, there is a lot of detail in the fabric already.
OOH I love all your plans. That coat is going to be amazing 😍😍.As pretty on the inside as the outside, you would be tempted to wear it inside out. I love the fibre mood sweater and funnily enough 😂 I squirrelled away some of the exact knit fabric for myself whilst listing remnants to the website last week ...may need to copy your plan. What a beautiful winter capsule...right up my street too
Love that first fabric. Be careful cutting it out. From what I could see, it may be directional. You said the flowers were hard to see, but I immediately thought you were holding it upside down. Colours look superb on you.
Oooh great colour coordination, love that colour pink. I've just made the Nova coat and added a hook hoop. I also added rib cuffs inside the sleeves as the sleeves are a bit wide. Not sure that makes any sense but I've got pics on my IG and youtube. Love your plans 🌼
Oh my days that floral pink and the pink wool are stunning,,,,,but then all the fabric you showed were lovely…can’t wait to see the finished coat….think it will look fabulous 😊
OMG Ruan, I have just finished my Nova coat tonight! My first coat ! You’ll need to size down. The instructions are crazy, I don’t know how it came together but when I turned it through the lining , hey presto it appeared. I don’t know how the sleeves got there safely, ha ha! My friend is making one too with me, I’m one step ahead, blind leading the blind really. It doesn’t have instructions for a hanging loop but you should put one in! Your fabrics for the coat are amazing! Definitely the frill on the Marnie by the way.
Absolutely lovely fabric The easiest way to loose the weight is just cut out sugar I’ve dropped from a16 to 12 in about 2months I eat fish and chips Pizza pies all with no sugar not every day of course but I’ve not cut them out Also drink plant based milk no sugar in them at all Good luck xx❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ruan love your plans the coat will look amazing love the rest of your plans about the ruffles I think the ruffles may be a little too much the fabric is beautiful on it’s own can not wait to see all of your makes Dawn xxx
I am a yo-yo as well. I feel everything you were saying! I just made my first coat, the Opium from Deer and Doe. I love your fabric choices and how they make a beautiful theme for a capsule.
Love your plans Ruan - that coat is going to be awesome! I made the Nova but some years ago now and I think before the pattern was rereleased. I was much smaller then but it still fits me now as so much ease - so you’ll be fine x
I lurch from scatter gun approach to analysis paralysis! 😂 love your choice of fabrics and colours although I'm more of a plains girl, I'll live vicariously through you! I'm loosely following the 'Zoe App' idea, just healthier choices, slowly changing my diet and losing weight and feel much better for it, good luck xx
You are speaking my language with the yoyo and the magpie. I too do feel in a flump at the moment 😕 and it put me off sewing a bit as I don't want to make something that won't fit when I lose weight (she says haha). But I too need to be in control of what I eat more. I hear every word you are saying Ruan. You've got this! Great capsule choices, you will look banging! Lisa 🇦🇺 x
Great plans! I love my two Marnies and recently made the Jarrah with the split sleeve (one tie version and one high low version - both great!). I need to be more into colour matching like you. Very tempted to get my colours done.
Ooh, so excited for the Nova Coat reveal and review! 😆 I really fancy it but don’t have much experience in sewing outerwear. It’ll be interesting to hear your opinion 💞
OMG those fabrics are soooo my colours. I’ve made the Nova coat. I got the paper pattern in the larger size range ( now I would need the smaller size range- wish I’d got the pdf 🤦♀️) anyhooo. Love it. Tips make the pockets 6 inches deeper they were very shallow my phone kept falling out. There’s a good sew along in 2 parts as the instructions made no sense to me at one point - I will find it and drop it in x
I made the nova coat and it's a super easy one. I love wearing it. I think because the armhole is so big you can get away with lining it with viscose, I lined mine with a cotton lawn and it works fine. Love all your fabrics and how they coordinate
Your fabrics are so beautiful,I bet you won’t be able to stop sewing until the capsule is done!!! And ps, your hair colour is sooo complimentary to your colouring.
Looking forward to seeing these your plans made up. I’ve made the Nova Coat. It’s a great pattern and super simple for a coat. However I sized down two sizes and I wish I’d gone down another size or even two more.
I have just made the Nova coat and I am so pleased with it. It was lovely to sew. I chose a colour similar to yours and get so many complements. It does come up large so you may want to size down.
I have made the the Nova coat twice now once for me with dark grey wool will a lighter coloured lining. Then one for my daughter which was black with bright pink lining. Seeing your colourful combination makes me want to make another one, I have some cobalt blue wool in my stash just need to find some striking lining. It’s a wonderful pattern but as others have said it’s oversized but that’s part of its charm
Hi, I’ve made the nova coat and love it, it’s a great pattern and is going to be fabulous with your fabric choices. It comes together quick but needs concentration. There is a sew a long on you tube for it that I found good. I’ll look it up if your interested although you probably won’t need it. I’m just about to make my first Marnie and excited to see how it turns out! If it’s good on me I’m going to make it in last months BTPD sewscription fabric 😊
I've been wanting to make the Nova coat for some time. I even have the wool in my stash! I'm going to do it! Just need to buy the lining. Let's have a sew along. Suzanne
Hellooo. Your pink fabric is fabulous. This might be dumb question, but who is Rachel on RUclips that almost all sewists talk about. I know I have been living under a rock😊. Awesome video.❤
Loving your fabric choices. I too gain a little bit of weight then lose it so just have to work on the size that I am at the time I make garments. I’m about to do a dress making trouser block course and am a little larger than I like, but that’s where I’m at right now.😂
Can’t wait to see the capsule come together! I’d probably give the frill a miss on the Marnie, that fabric will sing all on its own ❤ I’ve also got the BTPD box fabric high on my list, but for a work Fringe dress (summer) I know it does have an autumnal feel but I want to wear it now!! Love all of your plans and looking forward to the runway edition to show them all off 💃🏻
Hi Ruan, I made the Nova Coat back when it was the Sapora I think it was called, loved it, it was the first coat I had attempted and it turned out great, the only thing I did different was the sleeves, with the coating I used the sleeves where just to big and stuck out a bit, so I cut a smaller sleeve just narrowing it slightly just under the armhole, I wear it a lot and I think you will love it.
Wonderful plans as usual, thank you for sharing! Totally understand your reasoning... I have planned/batch cooked my entire november dinners to put me back on track. I have few fabrics that I don't want to cut and patterns I don't want to use until I am in a better shape. I am currently making my 4th Dorothie blouse by slow sunday because it's pretty relax for the "problematic" areas😅.
Hi from NZ. I’ve made the Nova coat twice and would recommend cutting out with a 5/8 seam allowance. The pattern has a 1cm allowance and this isn’t enough to make nice pressed seams in heavy wool. Also I have the same Lise Tailor viscose - I’m thinking of the Marnie now too. Love your videos.
Great fabrics and makes to come. I just made the Wimbourne coat but I'm not a lover. The sleeves needed a good 4cm on as I found them super short. I didn't like the collar part of the band that goes all around the front edge, it feels like it needs to be turned over as the depth is very deep but when you try it that way then it looks stupid. I wish I'd made a coat that fastened now. It's like an over sized sack. 😢
Love your vlogs Thankyou Ruan i have my sewjo back. I was feeling a little down because i have put on so much weight. This made me not want to sew sew for the last 2 months. I am going to make a pinafore dress which i can alter if i/ when i loose weight. I think the Marnie blouse in that beautiful viscose without the frills will look great. Xx
The nova coat is definitely oversized, I probably should have gone down a size or 2, check the sleeve length as it came up a bit short on me, and I'm only 5ft5. But it is a lovely coat.
I would leave off the frills on the viscose Marnie. Make it as simply as possible. That fabric will stand on its own. I love all your plans.
I agree. Let the fabric shine.
Amazing colour theme & look forward to seeing them made up. In respect of the Marnie I would suggest you leave it plain as the fabric is so beautiful & speaks for itself. Love all your fabric choices - good luck Ruan😊
Honestly I would love for you to talk for an hour. I’m in a fragile place today (my nan past yesterday), discovering new videos from you, Tamlyn and other sewingladies is actually comforting, no matter how weird that must sound. So you waffle on, please! ❤ love your plans and can’t wait to see what you end up making.
I am so sorry to hear this - sending hugs xx
I can sympathize with you about your body and health. My body shape has changed due to surgery and I sometimes get depressed over it and I changed my diet to help me feel better as well. I also walk. So, I cheer you on! We’re all different and that’s beautiful 😍. I think you look beautiful and I’m excited to see your makes because they’re always amazing. I think I can safely say that your followers love watching you fall in love with fabrics, patterns and yes your subscription boxes! Thank you for sharing! Your friend Diane ❤
OMG that Lise Tailor fabric for the Marnie is so gorgeous. It is amazing viscose to work with and agree with suek7086 that the fabric should speak for itself- no frills or tucks necessary. As for your German fabric ❤❤❤. Cannot wait to see all your makes seeing specially the coat. I see a bright and pink winter ahead - clever. ( I managed to squeeze a Davenport out of my BTPD fabric and am really happy despite feeling a flump atm.) Happy Sewing😊
Gorgeous fabrics and colours in your plans! I tend to plan like that, to coordinate fabrics and plan how I can mix and match. You’re gonna look stunning in those garments, and the coat…. 🤩🤩🤩 The knit with the abstract roses I think is called a jaquard knit, I have sewn a tunic dress in a similar fabric.
About the Marnie blouse, I would omit the frill on the shoulders. Good luck with your fantastic autumn sewing! 💖
Oh, those colours!! ❤ I love the look of that pink coat so much - its going to look amazing with the Lise Taylor viscose. Gorgeous.
Thanks honey 😊
Your fabrics are gorgeous.I wish pattern companies would put their finished size on their information.I have bought the larger size option of a pattern to find because of the ease I needed the normal range. The colour pink for your coat and the lining looks stunning .
Oh my, I think the frill...the Marney is so cute with the ruffle across the top. Everything is gorgeous on you, no worries Ruan, just go for it!!❤ love your videos, wish we lived closer as we would be the best of friends 😊
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I vote for no tucks no frills for the Marnie!
Your plans look amazing and provide so much inspiration. As an aside, I love your honesty. I can’t wait to see your coat. Stunning.
I’m loving the sound of your plans. Your fabric choice for the Marnie is lush. Let it do the talking and don’t do the frills on the shoulders. I can’t wait to see your coat in that amazing pink!
Great plans Ruan, if you have enough material, do the frills on the marnie, like you say you can always take them out if you don't like them., and if you were ever to do frills , viscose ids the way to go because they will be more subtle 😊
Yes! Totally agree about being overwhelmed by too many plans 🫣. Also need to make the Nova, the pattern of which I have had for years, but I keep making the easy Fibremood Luz instead… I think I have a problem 🤦♀️😬. Love the fabric for the Nomi especially, that will make a stunning dress! 😍
Ooo gorgeous plans love the Marnie fabric and the coat fabulous!! Can’t wait to see your makes! I’ve lost my sew Jo at the moment need something to get me back into the swing!
God weight! The bane of my life! I feel your pain!
I’ve been off on a tangent again but returning to SW this week!
Why do I eat rubbish when makes me feel rubbish!
Good luck Ruan xxxx🥰🥰
The wool looks delicious! Love the colour of the lining fabric with it!!!
I made the Nova coat pattern when it was called Sapporo coat…. From what I remember it only had about 3 or 4 sizes so the new release had more sizes? My only suggestion would be to think seriously about what they called the cuffs/sleeves…. You cut out 4 and each cuff is two of the outer wool fabric. It makes the seams very thick where you join to the sleeve…. If I was making it again I think I would do a facing for the inside cuff hem and attach it to lining fabric to cut down on bulk…. Hope this makes sense?!?! I’d also size down… mine turned out very roomy! I’ve long since donated it so you’ve put me in the mood to try another version!! Good luck 😊
To frill or not to frill... that is the question 😂😜. I think you should try it and see. Like you say.. you can always take it away if you don't like it 👍. I absolutely love that kind of snake skin pattern and I'm sure will make a beautiful dress 💖. Gorgeous colours together too Ruan and quite a capsule wardrobe 🥰🤗😘
Thanks lovely!
The colours of these fabrics look so gorgeous together. I made a bright pink nova coat last year and love wearing it, especially on dark dreary days! Look forward to seeing all your makes :)
Amazing fabrics, that coat is going to be fab-u-lous 🎉 Totally have the flumps, just joined my local swimming pool to try and get some exercise. 🍓🧶💙🌈
Haha! I’ve just finished my Lyra in the BTPD fabric and I love it! I’ll get some snaps tomorrow and wang them on Instagram. And as a 50 something, menopausal gal (who still thinks she’s 18 in her head) I feel your pain with the flumpy thing. I will just say now, you always look fabulous, always make me laugh and here’s to seeing how all your makes turn out 😊
I love all your plans and colours since watching your vlogs and the girls I have found my sewing mojo again and wanted to thank you xx
Your plans sound lovely.. Good thinking making them all go together.. I'm a bit of a scatterbrain when I sew..I will now try harder to buy stuff that goes together.. Always so happy to see your vlogs..
No I wouldn’t do the frill in that fabric. I think it will be fancy enough in that fabric. Nice plans Ruan.
Those fabrics look fabulous together. You'll have a lovely collection for winter if you get them all made Ruan. That pink looks so good on you.Yes I'm completely with you with the weight thing. If you don't feel happy with yourself there's only you who can do something about it. It's not how you look to others it's how you feel inside. Sounds like you're on the right track. I'm not a pink girl myself but the premise for the inspiration is right up my street. My goal is blouses - I never have the right top which I feel good in. I want to feel sassy but I'm short & busty so feel like a weeble right now. I've paired back my pattern choices & given myself small achievable goals. One pattern 3 fabrics that way I can practice fit with one, get the fit right with the second then hopefully cut out that special fabric with number 3. By then I'll be itching to try a new pattern. Trouble with me is I love knitting too - love too many gorgeous patterns out there for that as well. Love listening to you Ruan you're a tonic after a busy day in the office. X❤
I think you should leave it as simple as possible - the fabric is so vibrant it doesn't need any tucks or flounces. Some great projects - I love all your pinks. I'm making the Nova coat at the moment. I did a toile and it was very straight forward but I didn't do the lining... then I shelved it for 10 months and just picked it up again about a month ago. I wanted red but in the end chickened out and went for a dark blue. But I love your pink - it's awesome.
Love all your plans Ruan, such beautiful fabrics. Look forward to seeing them all made up. I'm loving the Nova coat too, so many amazing versions keep popping up. The fabric you've chosen is awesome, THAT colour! The only thing I'd say (if you don't mind me butting in to your designs!!!) is that if you choose that particular lining, it might clash badly with all the patterned fabrics you wear? The ones you've chosen do look amazing against the wool colour.
Everything looks amazing. Those fabrics and your choice of patterns will be beautiful!! And what a glorious range of colors for the fall and winter! ❤❤ I know what you mean about your jersey dress stretching from the weight. I purchased a blue and white ITY a year or two ago. It is so heavy! I found an ITY ready made at a local thrift shop. So glad I did. The dress IS too heavy for me to wear comfortably. No idea what to use this fabric for. I just had to have it and now . . . I don't know what to make with it!😂
Nice plans! You saying you need color in your life gives me a giggle..........love it.
Ruan I love where you are going with your makes. They go so well with your coat choice. I have not braved to sewing a coat yet. To scared to try. I may do one this year. Don't do much sewing for myself always my daughter or granddaughters. I have not got button holes down yet and been sewing for 50 years. I am looking forward to seeing your makes when done.
Your fabric choices are just gorgeous. I love the idea of the pink coat with that beautiful lining and those colours are just stunning on you. I wouldn't make the marnie too fussy, there is a lot of detail in the fabric already.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful plans, Ruan. I feel happy just looking at those lovely fabrics! All your makes are going to look fab.
Thanks so much! 😊
OOH I love all your plans. That coat is going to be amazing 😍😍.As pretty on the inside as the outside, you would be tempted to wear it inside out. I love the fibre mood sweater and funnily enough 😂 I squirrelled away some of the exact knit fabric for myself whilst listing remnants to the website last week ...may need to copy your plan. What a beautiful winter capsule...right up my street too
Thank you! 😊
Love that first fabric. Be careful cutting it out. From what I could see, it may be directional. You said the flowers were hard to see, but I immediately thought you were holding it upside down. Colours look superb on you.
I love your coat plans as have always fancied making the Nova coat. 😊 looking forward to seeing yours.😊
Can't wait to see the all your makes. Love that almost everything coordinates! ❤❤❤❤
Me too!! Makes a change for me 🤪
Great plans...that marnie will be stunning....I know what you mean about the frills....not sure, you've got to try it Ruan. Love that coat fabric ❤
Great color combo Ruan and love the fabric color of your soon to be coat. Looking forward to seeing what you make up. Thanks for sharing. xx Karen
Coming soon!
Oooh great colour coordination, love that colour pink. I've just made the Nova coat and added a hook hoop. I also added rib cuffs inside the sleeves as the sleeves are a bit wide. Not sure that makes any sense but I've got pics on my IG and youtube. Love your plans 🌼
Oh my days that floral pink and the pink wool are stunning,,,,,but then all the fabric you showed were lovely…can’t wait to see the finished coat….think it will look fabulous 😊
OMG Ruan, I have just finished my Nova coat tonight! My first coat ! You’ll need to size down. The instructions are crazy, I don’t know how it came together but when I turned it through the lining , hey presto it appeared. I don’t know how the sleeves got there safely, ha ha! My friend is making one too with me, I’m one step ahead, blind leading the blind really. It doesn’t have instructions for a hanging loop but you should put one in! Your fabrics for the coat are amazing!
Definitely the frill on the Marnie by the way.
Oh yay! Well done you!
Absolutely lovely fabric
The easiest way to loose the weight is just cut out sugar
I’ve dropped from a16 to 12 in about 2months I eat fish and chips
Pizza pies all with no sugar not every day of course but I’ve not cut them out
Also drink plant based milk no sugar in them at all
Good luck xx❤️❤️❤️❤️
That right there is a capsule wardrobe! Looking forward to seeing the coat! ❤
Serious fabric envy Those colours are amaz balls
Yes! You do you is a great motto. We women need to lift each other up and appreciate our shapes, no matter what they are❤
Absolutely!
Oh, all matching with the coat I like it. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. Looking forward ur makes.
Thank you 😊
Hi Ruan love your plans the coat will look amazing love the rest of your plans about the ruffles I think the ruffles may be a little too much the fabric is beautiful on it’s own can not wait to see all of your makes Dawn xxx
I am a yo-yo as well. I feel everything you were saying! I just made my first coat, the Opium from Deer and Doe. I love your fabric choices and how they make a beautiful theme for a capsule.
Love that coat. Hope you’re happy with it 😊
Love your plans Ruan - that coat is going to be awesome! I made the Nova but some years ago now and I think before the pattern was rereleased. I was much smaller then but it still fits me now as so much ease - so you’ll be fine x
I lurch from scatter gun approach to analysis paralysis! 😂 love your choice of fabrics and colours although I'm more of a plains girl, I'll live vicariously through you! I'm loosely following the 'Zoe App' idea, just healthier choices, slowly changing my diet and losing weight and feel much better for it, good luck xx
You are speaking my language with the yoyo and the magpie. I too do feel in a flump at the moment 😕 and it put me off sewing a bit as I don't want to make something that won't fit when I lose weight (she says haha). But I too need to be in control of what I eat more. I hear every word you are saying Ruan. You've got this! Great capsule choices, you will look banging! Lisa 🇦🇺 x
We can do this. Life is for living ❤️
Great plans! I love my two Marnies and recently made the Jarrah with the split sleeve (one tie version and one high low version - both great!). I need to be more into colour matching like you. Very tempted to get my colours done.
Ooh, so excited for the Nova Coat reveal and review! 😆 I really fancy it but don’t have much experience in sewing outerwear. It’ll be interesting to hear your opinion 💞
Autumnal with a POW! Love it, excited to see your makes Ruan 😍
Thanks lovely 🥰
No frills on the Marne. My opinion only. Those makes will be so nice. I can't wait to see the end results!
Thank you 😊
Amazing fabrics, can’t wait to see them made up, I think I would like to see the Marnie plain as the fabric is so good ❤❤
When you said you need a bit of color in your life, I just about spit out my tea! 😂 I love your fabrics and plans and can’t wait to see them all! 💖
OMG those fabrics are soooo my colours. I’ve made the Nova coat. I got the paper pattern in the larger size range ( now I would need the smaller size range- wish I’d got the pdf 🤦♀️) anyhooo. Love it. Tips make the pockets 6 inches deeper they were very shallow my phone kept falling out. There’s a good sew along in 2 parts as the instructions made no sense to me at one point - I will find it and drop it in x
All those fabrics SWOON great plans, I loved making the Nova
Just catching up on some vlogs Ruan, to get some inspiration. Loving your fabric and plans. I've seen your Nova coat and it is just lush 😻💕
Aww thanks hon xx
Such lovely fabrics you are going to be using. You are going to enjoy sewing these up. Looking forward to seeing these all sewn up
Love your vlog. The fabrics are so lovely… fab capsule wardrobe there Ruan.
I’d ( personally) leave the frills on the Marnie with that fabric 😍
Can’t wait to see your Nova coat! Tempted to try it
The coat will be beautiful! Im looking forward to seeing it!
Thank you! 😊
Plain and simple is the way to go with the Marnie as the fabric will make it so special 💜
So excited for our Nova collab (when we eventually get around to it 😂)
Nova is available on a different block for the bigger sizes 😊
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I made the nova coat and it's a super easy one. I love wearing it. I think because the armhole is so big you can get away with lining it with viscose, I lined mine with a cotton lawn and it works fine.
Love all your fabrics and how they coordinate
Oh that’s fab! Thanks honey 😊
Your fabrics are so beautiful,I bet you won’t be able to stop sewing until the capsule is done!!! And ps, your hair colour is sooo complimentary to your colouring.
Thank you so much - yes it's really giving me the motivation to get them all sewn up!
Looking forward to seeing these your plans made up. I’ve made the Nova Coat. It’s a great pattern and super simple for a coat. However I sized down two sizes and I wish I’d gone down another size or even two more.
I have just made the Nova coat and I am so pleased with it. It was lovely to sew. I chose a colour similar to yours and get so many complements. It does come up large so you may want to size down.
Fab! I’ve gone down two sizes so 🤞🏼
I have made the the Nova coat twice now once for me with dark grey wool will a lighter coloured lining. Then one for my daughter which was black with bright pink lining. Seeing your colourful combination makes me want to make another one, I have some cobalt blue wool in my stash just need to find some striking lining. It’s a wonderful pattern but as others have said it’s oversized but that’s part of its charm
I just finished my Soraya by Fibre Mood and I love it! It’s a super cool design and so easy to sew 😍
Oh snap Ruan, I'm doing the same with my subscription fabric from BTPD ❤
Yay!
I adore the color scheme for this winter capsule wardrobe 😍😍😍
Hi, I’ve made the nova coat and love it, it’s a great pattern and is going to be fabulous with your fabric choices. It comes together quick but needs concentration. There is a sew a long on you tube for it that I found good. I’ll look it up if your interested although you probably won’t need it.
I’m just about to make my first Marnie and excited to see how it turns out! If it’s good on me I’m going to make it in last months BTPD sewscription fabric 😊
I've been wanting to make the Nova coat for some time. I even have the wool in my stash! I'm going to do it! Just need to buy the lining. Let's have a sew along.
Suzanne
You can do it!
Your hair colour is fab Ruan
Hellooo. Your pink fabric is fabulous. This might be dumb question, but who is Rachel on RUclips that almost all sewists talk about. I know I have been living under a rock😊. Awesome video.❤
Rachel is from @stitchedup! ☺️
Yup, feeling a little flumpy myself. The world has a way doesn't it? Love those fabrics especially the muted pink/green floral with the black backing.
FYI - Papercut Patterns does have a "Curve" range that is equivalent to UK 16 - 34. The Nova Coat is available in the Curve range.
Thank you!
Great plans super coordinated!
Thank you!! 😊
Loving your fabric choices. I too gain a little bit of weight then lose it so just have to work on the size that I am at the time I make garments. I’m about to do a dress making trouser block course and am a little larger than I like, but that’s where I’m at right now.😂
Yes we have to just go with it don't we (or we'd never make anything!) x
I love all of your fabrics and what you're planning to make, especially the coat, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how it was to make up. ❤
The Nova coat is a great sew Ruan. I did a 'Sew With Me' video a few years ago when I made it with a bit of a review etc. of the process.
Oh amazing. I’m defo gunna take a look at that before I tackle it then. Thank you!
Can’t wait to see the capsule come together! I’d probably give the frill a miss on the Marnie, that fabric will sing all on its own ❤
I’ve also got the BTPD box fabric high on my list, but for a work Fringe dress (summer) I know it does have an autumnal feel but I want to wear it now!! Love all of your plans and looking forward to the runway edition to show them all off 💃🏻
Wow! Love all your fabrics and plans, can’t wait to see them made up! ❤
What great plans, lovely coordinating clothes, very pretty. Xx
Hi Ruan, I made the Nova Coat back when it was the Sapora I think it was called, loved it, it was the first coat I had attempted and it turned out great, the only thing I did different was the sleeves, with the coating I used the sleeves where just to big and stuck out a bit, so I cut a smaller sleeve just narrowing it slightly just under the armhole, I wear it a lot and I think you will love it.
Love your Marnie top, made a skirt with my fabric like yours.
Wonderful!
Wonderful plans as usual, thank you for sharing! Totally understand your reasoning... I have planned/batch cooked my entire november dinners to put me back on track. I have few fabrics that I don't want to cut and patterns I don't want to use until I am in a better shape. I am currently making my 4th Dorothie blouse by slow sunday because it's pretty relax for the "problematic" areas😅.
Hi from NZ. I’ve made the Nova coat twice and would recommend cutting out with a 5/8 seam allowance. The pattern has a 1cm allowance and this isn’t enough to make nice pressed seams in heavy wool. Also I have the same Lise Tailor viscose - I’m thinking of the Marnie now too. Love your videos.
Great tip! Thank you 😊
Great fabrics and makes to come. I just made the Wimbourne coat but I'm not a lover. The sleeves needed a good 4cm on as I found them super short. I didn't like the collar part of the band that goes all around the front edge, it feels like it needs to be turned over as the depth is very deep but when you try it that way then it looks stupid. I wish I'd made a coat that fastened now. It's like an over sized sack. 😢
That Jared sweater fabric is absolutely amazing!
Love your double gauze Marnie, your plans sound fab! I look forward to seeing them completed 😊
Love your vlogs Thankyou Ruan i have my sewjo back. I was feeling a little down because i have put on so much weight. This made me not want to sew sew for the last 2 months. I am going to make a pinafore dress which i can alter if i/ when i loose weight.
I think the Marnie blouse in that beautiful viscose without the frills will look great. Xx
We shouldn’t feel down should we. We should just crack on and sew because it makes us happy ❤️❤️
Lovely to hear your plans Ruan. 😊
Well done with your plans, color coordinated fall sewing is great. I am trying to sew up my stash just now.
The nova coat is definitely oversized, I probably should have gone down a size or 2, check the sleeve length as it came up a bit short on me, and I'm only 5ft5. But it is a lovely coat.
Love your plans and the fabrics, especially the coat fabrics.
Your future makes look spectacular! The Nova coat definitively comes in the curve range 😀
Loving the plans you have, quite like the capsule style you are going for ❤ nice to see a Lyra, you haven’t made one for a while 😊 x
Ha ha! Me and the Lyra 👩❤️💋👩