My Five Essentials

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Sara from ‪@knottygnome‬ started the #5handmadeessentials and Theresa from ‪@LostMyThread‬ tagged me in her Five Essentials video earlier this week and I thought it would be fun to keep going. I not only do I give you my essential patterns but I looked also talk about the Indie version or the Big four version.
    By the way ‪@crumpetsteaandsewing‬ I would love to know your five essential patterns.
    Here are mine
    Essential Top - Agnes from Tilly and the Buttons
    Essential Bottom - Dani Pants / Shorts from True Bias
    Essential Dress - McCalls 6696 I love this pattern, different views and double bonus you have different cup sizes included.
    Essential Layering piece - Marlo Sweater from True Bias
    Essential Wildcard - Knit Dress M7967
    As always visit our website at www.massonlifes... for links on the where you can get the patterns I talked about in this video.
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    These change (alllll the time) but to give you a reference on my measurements since we are sewing: I am 5’5” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 44”, full bust 45.5”, waist 39”, hip 46.5”

Комментарии • 40

  • @Sew_Over_50
    @Sew_Over_50 Год назад +1

    Great selections! Thank you for sharing!

  • @cathyswope5174
    @cathyswope5174 Год назад +5

    I love this hashtag, really interesting to hear what your essentials are

  • @LostMyThread
    @LostMyThread Год назад +2

    Loved this video! Thanks for joining in, Alex. Fantastic picks and all great essentials. That McCall's dress that you picked for your Essential One Piece is beautiful. I'm rarely tempted by the Big 4, but this one looks so good!

  • @blufaerie
    @blufaerie Год назад +1

    I appreciate you giving options with each essential. ❤ and congrats on coding! I’m a Software Engineering Instructor so I know it’s a fun challenge.

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      It’s been a while since I’ve been so excited about anything besides sewing, so it’s a nice little change of pace.

  • @judyhansen6237
    @judyhansen6237 Год назад +2

    Wow you certainly are busy!! Thanks for sharing your most used patterns 🥰I will have to take a closer look at True bias patterns I have never bought anything from them. I tend to gravitate to itch to stitch as they’re more accommodating for petite people 😅. Funny having said that my most made up patterns are the Sicily dress by Mason, a New Look cargo pant pattern I’ve made up in 3 different lengths, Sinclair elastic pull on shorts and a free raglan sleeve tshirt and cardigan from Sew sew easy site! ❤would have loved to see some pictures of your makes 😉

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      I know all about that New Look cargo pants pattern, I have it somewhere around here and yes, I have to take a day and take a picture of all my makes in the last two months. I Didn’t think I had enough things done but somehow I actually do which is rather shocking to me. but I guess those little 30 minutes here and there in the evenings did add up!

    • @judyhansen6237
      @judyhansen6237 Год назад

      @@MassonLifestyle Nice to hear from you! ☺️Looking forward to seeing your makes 😍Yes.. 20-30 minutes a day is all I have sometimes 😅

  • @dale4032
    @dale4032 Год назад +2

    My Toaster sweaters. 1 & 2. I made 3 in a week and love them ..I need more

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      I think we should do this video for the fall / winter season and let me tell you my Toaster Sweaters would be on that list… I got three myself. I absolutely love them and like you I need more of them.

  • @LisaFaiss
    @LisaFaiss Год назад +1

    Good luck on your coding. I just retired last year from a career in software. I found that it is a creative occupation, but it was good to balance with a creative, artistic hobby.

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your words, I absolutely understand what you mean about creative occupation. I missed floral because I got to see an end product and I get so excited when I hit enter and something pops up! ITs even more exciting when it works the way I intended to. It is also challenging as I’m teaching myself which I miss a good challenge every now and then.

  • @sewlovelywithgrace
    @sewlovelywithgrace Год назад

    All your essentials are fabulous! My favorite it that M7967 knit with the sweetheart neckline. I've never seen that one. I need to get it!!! So many greats and it's hard to choose! Great video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rmorine6394
    @rmorine6394 Год назад +1

    Your sew-along for M6696 led me to you. It's a very satisfying make!

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      It IS a satisfying make. I need to make it again in a rayon

  • @jaeninetravelclub8894
    @jaeninetravelclub8894 Год назад

    So good to see you are back. Love this video.

  • @nancydooley9483
    @nancydooley9483 Год назад +1

    The Simplicity 9273 top is also one of my essentials! I have made two tops that I wear all the time and plan to make more. I like view A with the plain sleeves.

  • @ginahayes6169
    @ginahayes6169 Год назад

    Hello, I just subscribed, really enjoyed your video! Thanks

  • @carolinedelisle589
    @carolinedelisle589 Год назад

    I have made multiple M6696 dresses too. Love that pattern.

  • @jburd07
    @jburd07 Год назад +1

    good list

  • @annerobinson647
    @annerobinson647 Год назад

    Thanks.. really good suggestions ⭐

  • @nataliestanchevski4628
    @nataliestanchevski4628 Год назад

    Pattern Emporium Besties Tee. It comes with lots of neckline, sleeve, and length options and it's also really easy to hack if you're into a little self-drafting. It's more expensive than a big 4 on sale but it's so versatile it's well worth the cost imo. I love your picks, this is such a great hashtag to follow.

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      Just looked it up, that is a nice pattern. And $10 USD, that is NOT bad at all. I’m happy to pay for a well drafted pattern and if I use it more than three times I have gotten return on my investment. That’s how I look at all indie patterns… will I make it several times? If yes, its a no brainer.

  • @Wannaloom
    @Wannaloom Год назад

    I love the look of the Dani shorts! Wonder if you can lengthen into walking shorts?

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад +1

      I'm sure you can lengthen them. They are available as a long pair of pants or shorts. But there are "shorten or lengthen lines" in the pattern so you can adjust as you see fit.

    • @Wannaloom
      @Wannaloom Год назад

      @@MassonLifestyle oh, good to know! Will have to check them out. Thanks so much!

  • @TheGardenKitten
    @TheGardenKitten Год назад

    Thank you so much 💖

  • @patgottshalk8808
    @patgottshalk8808 Год назад +1

    Love Notions Rhapsody

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад +1

      I’ve never tried Love Notions, but this top remind me of that Simplicity too with the keyhole that I love. It’s a lovely pattern.

  • @rebeccarobinson2840
    @rebeccarobinson2840 Год назад

    The seaforth pants by Hey June Handmade. I have made them 4 times. So comfortable! Good thoughts though. It's nice to make something you know is going to fit than stress over working out a new pattern.

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      Oh those are cute! I love the zip on the pockets. I’ve never tried her patterns. Do you know what height are her patterns drafted for? I was looking at the Marseilles dress but still on the fence as I have two others which are similar but with princess seams.

    • @rebeccarobinson2840
      @rebeccarobinson2840 Год назад

      @@MassonLifestyle I'm not sure. I'm 5'3" and have to shorten the seaforths, if that helps. I don't have that dress, but have made and really like the amherst shirt, vero shorts, and the lucerne top.

    • @MassonLifestyle
      @MassonLifestyle  Год назад

      @@rebeccarobinson2840 off to check all those other patterns out

  • @kimwelch1113
    @kimwelch1113 Год назад +1

    Simplicity 9146. Elastic waist pant with flat front. It has an extra side piece which is fun for stripes. I have taped the pieces together and omitted that design.

  • @Craftytutu
    @Craftytutu Год назад

    Self drafted woven boxy tee ❤

  • @Simplesavemoney
    @Simplesavemoney Год назад

    so great..🔔