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Thank you, and I think you’re right about the ribbing… it’s going to annoy me isn’t it 🙈

Yeah, that might be the best bet… I’m definitely going to make two (or three?) smaller ones as when we had one big one we all fought over it on the sofa 🤣 So hopefully they would fit in my machine individually and would stand less chance of getting in a tangle all made up 🤞🏻

Michelle thank you so much, you really are one of my most regular (and helpful!) commenters. Great to hear that hand knits can fare well in the net bags 🤞 And yes, the maths is intense isn't it?! Every time you change either the front or the lining dimension it affects the other because they form a tube 🤯

Exactly, so many other commitments vying for my time! Thanks so much for the encouragement ❤️

Thank you so much! I was surprised how much there was when I saw it all together too 😊

I don’t know if you are aware but there are two versions of this pattern. Is it possible you were working from the old one? I had the original but I tried to make it from a slippery polyester very early in my sewing career and it was a total disaster! I scrapped it without ever knowing if it was me, the fabric, or the pattern. Megan then re-released it a good while later and I got the updated version, made it, and loved it. But I do believe the original version was reported to have fit issues. Might be worth checking your copy. Otherwise I don’t know what might be going on, such a shame though because I know how it feels when you want to love a pattern but then you make it up and it’s a disappointment (and a waste of fabric!) 😣

@@alwaysinthecraftroom Thank you for the info! I will check that out. It’s such a cute dress that’s I’d like to make it.

Thanks so much, I’m excited to try a new to me pattern company!

Thank you so much, it was my first time working with French Terry but I am really loving it to wear, especially the thickness which often seems to be an issue for me with light coloured stretch fabrics. Thanks so much for the blanket link (it did work ☺️) - that is ideal! Because you don't need a set amount I can just use up what I've got, perfect!

I really think there's no other way with bras than to have a go and see where you end up size-wise. There are just so many variables in terms of where the inches fall, if you know what I mean. Good luck with finding your size! One of my favourite parts about sewing is being able to leave labels out! I've even thought about whether I could put the hook and eyes on bras on the front or size as they often bother me against my spine 😣

@ thanks for responding. I absolutely hear you. I have never seen anyone say what thread they sew with and I don’t want THE ITCH! Wall mine are polyester. Is that what you use?

I use always use Gutterman Sew All (recycled if it's available) and don't seem to have an issue with it. That said I use Gutterman Toldi-Lock for overlocking, and overlocked seams do sometimes bother me, although I think it's more the bulk of the seam than the thread itself. It's usually only an issue if I makes sometime very close-fitting. Whatever thread they use in Ready To Wear clothing does often bother me - especially that fishing line type stuff they sometimes use for labels. Why?! Just to make something horribly itchy even worse?!

@ that is great. Thanks. Most of my threads are either Gurtermans or coats moon thread. I’ve not made anything close fitting with it which is why I ask. I’ve can feel a hair between my toes in a sock and shoe so princess and the pea?? Pa! 🤣🤣🤣

Ah thank you, I love it when things works out like that!

Thanks so much, I hadn't noticed how the accidental v-neck was mirroring the cardigan, and now you've mentioned it I really like it! I totally agree about the neckband on the other t-shirt and that's what I'm planning, in fact I've managed to baste it in - and I'm reminded why I hate sewing them in the round, I've got some minor puckering, grr 😣

@@alwaysinthecraftroom I dread neckbands! It's always a crapshoot whether it goes in nice or not. Hope yours works out.

It's such a great pattern isn't it, I'm really glad I thought to revisit it after a few years off!

Thanks so much! Love it when these things work out

Thank you so much, what a lovely comment! I really do love this pattern and I hope you do too.

Thank you, I think I have a magic eraser about somewhere! That's a great trick with the clear elastic! I will note that for next time I make this mistake 🙈 For this Kirsten top I think I am going to need a neckband because I forgot how wide the neckline is and I hate my bra straps showing so I need something to increase the width at the shoulders. Happy to report that I've tried it on and it's really long though, so I should have some "stripes" going spare!

Unfortunately the scraps aren't big enough in any direction, I even though of piecing them but there would literally be 8 seams around the neckband 😂 I haven't tried a lettuce hem but it sounds lovely and nice and quick, thank you!

Ooooh, thank you, I have plenty of table salt!

I must admit I almost did the same myself - it's easy done! An old towel is a great idea - just kind of melt the residue off the iron and onto something else, thank you.

You’re definitely not alone! I was so pleased with myself until I was like… uh oh, slow down there 🤦🏻‍♀️

Paracetamol hack? What is this magic? I have plenty of cheap paracetamol… I’m off to research because I think “twitters” must be an autocorrect?! 🙈

@alwaysinthecraftroom lol yes tweezers doh me 🤣

Ha ha, this has really given me a chuckle. I was like, what are twitters? Do I have any?

I use paracetamol too. It is fiddly but it works for sure. Cheap supermarket brand, tweezers and a bit of patience 🤭

@ thank you, good to hear!

Oooh I do love a woodland theme! Everything in our store was kind of muddy colours… I know they’re trending at the moment but I love a clear pastel. It’s hard being so fussy 🤣 Just make sure you buy the duvets at ikea too 😆

Thank you so much! It’s been one of my more popular ones and honestly I threw it together in a couple of hours because I didn’t have anything new that I had sewn to show that week 🤣

Thank you! I made the same cardigan in Rowan drape (linen and cotton blend) over a year ago and it hasn’t pilled at all, so I thought it was related to the yarn or fibre content… I’m new to wearing crocheted garments though so I should probably take your word for it! I do have a defuzzy thingy 😀 and ridiculously I hadn’t thought to try it, so thank you, I will do it before I wear it next.

​@@alwaysinthecraftroomyes, I meant wool, really. I find most wool pills. Cotton/linen doesn't usually. A bit like fabric 😊

@ ah see, you can tell I’m new to all this! The yarn I used was polyester and yes, poly knit fabric does always bobble so that makes perfect sense. Now to pluck up the courage to “shave” my gorgeous cardi 🙈

Thanks so much, I have had so much wear out of them!

Here's the link for you! ua-cam.com/video/wT0SJG6Sx80/v-deo.htmlsi=TNA6JNKsIDO8g3_S The neckline is a bit fiddly isn't it. I don't know why but hemming / hem bands / finishing is such a struggle for me! The number of projects I pick back up and that is all left to do is ridiculous. However it is fun when a new season rolls around and I have something new to wear with minimal effort! That's how you will feel come autumn, you'll actually be strangely pleased you left it as you did because you'll get a quick win 😂 Hope you love it as much as I love mine, I wear them all the time.

@alwaysinthecraftroom thank you!

Aww thanks so much, on both counts!

Ha ha, I made exactly the same comment to Dianne at Beyond the Sewing Room last week. She said a jacket was a “slow sew” because it took her a week, I was like, that would take me 6! I guess it’s just proof that it’s all relative when you’re still on a 2020 project! I’m impressed by your commitment though, keep going and one day you will be so proud of it 😊

@ a lot of the time it was in time out because I was squirrelling doing other projects (that are in various stages of completion in time out) most aren’t finished. Some are small projects that I didn’t feel I had the skills to finish, but most are bigger projects that just felt overwhelming at the time… one being the first (huge) quilt top I made after losing my sight. I need to measure that one, choose a backing fabric and wadding and sandwich it ready to quilt… if I can remember where I put it for safety 🤦‍♀️

Gosh I can relate to the “remembering where I put it” conundrum. I had to rewatch my Autumn Plans video and note down each garment because I’ve put my UA-cam clipboard somewhere safe… and I can’t find it! 🙄

@@alwaysinthecraftroom best blessing in becoming blind is now I don’t keep clipboards or notebooks which loved playing hide and seek. All that information is now kept in notes, and I’ve started to add location information on the individual project notes since I realised I didn’t know where I’ve put that all important 1st quilt top which I made with a fabric collection called Cocoon. I still don’t know if I’ll finish it for myself to commemorate adjusting to my sight loss or finish it for my daughter to commemorate her hardest time as I feel humbled by the incredible person she’s become. I know I’ll work it out when it comes out of the black hole it is hiding in. If it ends up being mine I’ll find the perfect fabric to back it. If it ends up being hers I’ll work out how to do something she asked me to do and it will become fully reversible (patchwork both sides). I’ll leave it up to Fate/ Karma to decide who it’s been made for.

Hi Tania, thank you! Gosh I was so annoyed with myself about the joggers, it’s obvious once you know, but it’s not something I’ve come across before 🤦🏻‍♀️ We’ve got loads of snow today so I wish my sweater dress was already done and keeping me snuggly! ☃️

Ah thank you! Give a go, it was fun to do and pretty successful!

I just started it tonight, I am only about four pages in but already hooked!

Happy new year to you too and thank you! I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked ☺️

I see it's not just me getting these videos then 😂 It definitely worked for me and it was so quick to sew it's worth a try anyway I reckon!

Aw thank you, I too quite like those little Octonauts!

Thank you, I'm really enjoying the curls! These projects force a bit of creativity, don't they, deviating from the instructions and then having to go your own way. I'm pleased with how they came out in the end.

Hi Debbie, thank you, I'm so pleased with how they came out in the end. Honestly I've tried a few kids clothes and they are sooooo fiddly, but I enjoyed these and also some sun hats I've made a few times which have the same meditative topstitching around the brim. I'd like to try knitting one day, I think Crochet is my gateway drug into yarn and needles and such! Happy new year to you too, and good luck with the blouse!

@@robinhudson6800 hi, and thank you! I made the size suggested by my hip measurement, but cut the elastic at the length suggested by my waist measurement, which was one size bigger. I knew I’d have enough ease to pull them on and off in the smaller size that matched my hip measurement, I just thought the longer waist elastic would be more comfortable and I’m pleased to say the size I made is perfect, I love these and wear them so much!

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So far I think every single commenter who has mentioned them loves the colour 🤣

Oh my goodness I so admire you quilters, I thought 1 layer of faux fur plus tweed was “wrestling” fabric but that’s nothing! Good luck on getting those projects finished, but we know new ones will get started too, it’s the fun of it! All the best for a wonderful 2025, with, as you say, more successes than failures 😊

Oh my goodness how did I miss that, I keep pulling the front down but it’s meant to be like that 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤣 Thanks for the kind words on my makes, and wishing you and yours a happy new year too!!