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Masson Lifestyle
United States
Приєднався 8 жов 2020
Masson Lifestyle is a lifestyle blog if you can call it that these days about diy sewing and sewing apparel.
Check out my blog at massonlifestyle.com
Follow Me on Instagram at @amassonlifestyle
Visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video.
Follow me on social media!
Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com
Instagram: amassonlifestyle
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”
Check out my blog at massonlifestyle.com
Follow Me on Instagram at @amassonlifestyle
Visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video.
Follow me on social media!
Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com
Instagram: amassonlifestyle
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”
Winter 2025 Indie Pattern Haul
A quick indie patterns sewing pattern haul and two options if you need to get your PDF patterns printed.
As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video.
Follow me on social media!
Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com
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Email: alex@massonlifestyle.com
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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 42.5”, full bust 44”, waist 39”, hip 46”
As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video.
Follow me on social media!
Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com
Instagram: amassonlifestyle
www.minerva.com/people/1142599
Email: alex@massonlifestyle.com
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/78bbf0be2b3aca2b88091c2c66c5c3/_saved/
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 42.5”, full bust 44”, waist 39”, hip 46”
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What I've been up to in Sewing Land
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I took a holiday break from posting but you better believe I've been busy in Sewing Land making a few garments. Visit my website for pattern reviews, additional pictures and links to fabric and patterns I've used or talked about in the video at www.massonlifestyle.com or follow me at @amassonlifestyle.com Follow me on social media! Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com Instagram: amassonl...
Indie Sewing Pattern Haul
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In today's video I talk about the different indie #sewingpatterns I've acquired over the last couple of months from designers such as Chalk and Notch, True Bias, Bella Loves Patterns and Liesel & Co. amongst others. Also please check out my brand new iOS app called Tip or Discount Calculator on the App Store. Ive been working on a few apps for the last couple of months and this is my first one....
Sew Along M8343
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This is a step by step #sewing tutorial or #sewalong for pattern #M8343 a zip up pull-over knit top. As always visit our website at www.massonlifetyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video. Follow me on social media! Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com Instagram: amassonlifestyle www.minerva.com/people/1142599 Email: alex@massonlif...
Lodo Dress Sew Along
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Step by Step sewing tutorial on the knit Lodo Dress from True Bias. It is a quick sew and perfect as a transitional piece from summer to fall. You can purchase the fabric at Fabric Wholesale Direct fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric?variant=39460361404531 who kindly provided the fabric for this sew along. As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links...
SEW ALONG for the Donna Cardigan from Fibre Mood
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This is a step by step sew along for Fibre Mood's Donna Cardigan. As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patternI talked about in this video. Follow me on social media! Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com Instagram: amassonlifestyle www.minerva.com/people/1142599 Email: alex@massonlifestyle.com Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/78bbf0be...
Fall Sewing Plans 2024
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A show and tell of fabrics and #sewingpatterns that I'm hoping to use for my fall #sewingfabrics plans. Starting with the Lodo Dress from True Bias and using this fabric from Fabric Warehouse Direct. fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/ponte-de-roma-knit-fabric?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADjz_zEt1k9baLXrb9Z1E98DSPNg0&gclid=CjwKCAjw_4S3BhAAEiwA_64YhmQyf5qOWET7jrEcxV5NSia-c9B8kGTLoPc-dRXAfFYRMhF1OlI...
Summer Fabric Haul from my Trip to Spain
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This video is a #FabricHaul on my recent trip to Spain, we visited Barcelona, Marbella, Granada and Sevilla and I was able to visit a few fabric stores in each city. I was able to purchase a few #SewingFabrics from Mikado, Gauze, Poly Satin and Liberty of London Fabrics. Please visit my blog at www.massonlifestyle.com or follow me on Instagram at @amassonlifestyle.com I visited Ribels and Casal...
Mini Pattern and Fabric Haul
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Mini #sewingpatterns and #fabrichaul from my recent trip to Vogue Fabrics and Style Maker Fabrics As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video. Follow me on social media! Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com Instagram: amassonlifestyle www.minerva.com/people/1142599 Email: alex@massonlifes...
Ten tips for sewing with Swimwear
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Is this your first time #sewing with #swimwear ? I have ten tips for sewing with swimwear, recommended #sewingpatterns and a few useful notions that you should consider before starting to sew with swim wear fabrics. As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video. Follow me on social media! Blog: www...
Patterns you can make with 1 yard of fabric ~ Part 2
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You have a #1-yard of fabric leftover? Went crazy shopping at the #remnants bin? I got you! My yearly video on patterns you can use with one yard of fabric. As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video. Sew along for Butterick swim suit B4526 ua-cam.com/video/piRQrDWG11A/v-deo.html Notice how they...
Spring Summer Sewing Plans - Fabric and Pattern Pairings
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A little #sewing fabric and #pattern pairings for spring and summer along with a little bit of a chat about what is going on at #Joann's. As always visit our website at www.massonlifestyle.com for links on the where you can get the patterns and fabrics I talked about in this video or follow me on Instagram @amassonlifestyle Follow me on social media! Blog: www.massonlifestyle.com Instagram: ins...
How to use a sewing snap press
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A step-by-step video #tutorial on how to use a #sewing snap press. What do you need when you purchase one, what you need to look for when purchasing snaps, how to prepare your fabric prior to putting in the snaps and lastly how to set the snaps using a #SnapPress. Visit our website for additional pictures and links to the snap press I'm using in this video and also the actual snaps that I'm wor...
My New Machine and S9872 Sew Along
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In today's video tackling two topics! My new sewing machine a #JukiTL-18 and a step-by-step #sewalong for #S9872 which is a zipper case, perfect for all those remnants we all have laying around. It is a beginner project and super easy to make. Fabric is a teal suede upholstery, 7" zipper and fleece fabric for lining. As always visit our website at www.massonlifetyle.com for links on the where y...
What I'm up to besides sewing
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I know I have been missing from the channel. I have actually been #sewing, #PatternTesting, learning how to code, and working on a sewing app, #fittingpants (I will tell you which ones), sewing the actual pants and many other things that I talk about on the video. Visit my website for pattern reviews, additional pictures and links to fabric and patterns I've used or talked about in the video at...
What are your sewing goals for this year?
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What are your sewing goals for this year?
Key Lessons from my sewing machine repair journey
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Key Lessons from my sewing machine repair journey
Get the high end designer look with Sewing Patterns Fall 2023 Edition
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Get the high end designer look with Sewing Patterns Fall 2023 Edition
When ordering fabric online doesn't go as planned...
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When ordering fabric online doesn't go as planned...
How to Add Bias Tape Finish to a Jacket Lining
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How to Add Bias Tape Finish to a Jacket Lining
10 tips to organize your fabric and pattern stash for fall
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10 tips to organize your fabric and pattern stash for fall
Aster Dress Pattern Review and Pattern Adjustments
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Aster Dress Pattern Review and Pattern Adjustments
10 Patterns that use 1 5 yards of fabric
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10 Patterns that use 1 5 yards of fabric
Been using PDF plotting for years. They are the fastest, least expensive print outs. You can do 20lb paper or newsprint. I only do larger order to save on shipping. I’ve printed like 21 items/patterns at a time and total came to$102.00.
that is pretty good for 21 patterns!
Did you know that Laurie from Girls in the Garden use to have a podcast? She had the best sewing interviews. Not sure if the archives are still available but if they are they are a worthwhile listen.
I did not know that, thank you for telling me. Now I’m on the hunt to see if I can find it. I love everything she makes. All practical, beautifully done clothing.
Thanks for this video - very helpful for a new sewist such as myself.
Thanks for this video - very helpful for a new sewist such as myself.
This is going to help me make this top.
Ooooooo you got some good ones Alex!!!🎉
Getting it when they go on sale!!!
I remember having my limited time when my children were young! Now my husband and I are empty nesters and enjoy all the time that we have alone. I said that to say I like to print my patterns to give me something to do!😅
30 minutes or an hour and that’s it. I’ve had actually very limited time this week. lets see if that changes tomorrow.
This is great since I'm doing my make nine with only indie patterns!❤
That’s pretty amazing, did you pick out which ones?
S9889 very nice for Spring though early Fall. I thinking in a Pastel color. Great tip for the PDF printing companies.
It caught my eye right away as a pattern that could be one to make a couple of times and wear it often.
Thank you very much for getting me through this McCall's pattern 7116😊!!!!!!
Is the shoulder tape stitch a regular zigzag stitch? But then The instructions say baste? Which one is it
You can baste it in but regardless you have to zig zag stitch that in to attach both pieces. So baste if you are putting it on one piece AND then stitching both pieces together (front and back pattern pieces). OR you can do it all in one shoulder tape, front and back pieces all in one pass on your machine, if that is the case then zig zag away. Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help.
Yay you’re back! So nice to see your videos 😊
Trying to get back on track, thank you for watching! There will be a new video this week.
you have some beautiful makes! the print on that last blouse is stunning 😍
First timer here. Your tops look so nice! But why do you not wash your fabric before sewing?
Fabric shrinks a little and also doesn’t look as shiny as when you open it from the fabric store.
Alex, I have missed you the garments you made are beautiful. Do you have plans to make the red coat that you talked about in your last video?
Mary I was SO Ready to make it and after I put the order in the ladies at The Fabric Store in NZ told me that they only had remnant pieces to send me and not enough yardage. So I had to put a stop to that. I tried a few different swatches but I didn’t like anything that they sent (too tomato red looking and I what I had ordered for a red with a blue undertone) so I decided against it. Still very sad about that.
those floral tops are particularly stunning Alex!!!
Thank you! you have inspired me to wear brighter colors.
@@MassonLifestyle yayyyy!!!!
Hi Alex. It was great to see you pop up in my feed today! You're looking wonderful!
So glad to see you. I have to learn how to install the rivets (snaps). Exquisite work as usual. Holidays I spent within family and friends and rested. But now, it is now. Working of McCalls 8516
Snaps are not hard at all. I should perhaps do a video on this. I made one for how to do them with a snap press but you can also set them by hand if you have seven or so. Super duper easy!
Nice to see you pop up in my feed, love your makes
❤ hope all is well with you and you’ve been living your best life an too busy to post .
Hi Jan, I have. I need to make a video on what I’ve been up to. I have actually had a chance to sew and just finished a blouse yesterday. Starting some new projects this week.
Please show me the collar for view B
Thank you for such clear instructions
After watching you do the band for the sleeve, I would love for you to show us how to do a ruffle at the bottom of a long sleeve.
@@Thisisit120 It wouldn’t be something I would wear BUT I do recommend you go check out “burieddiamond” instagram account. She just did a vintage blouse pattern and it ruffles galore. She made it look beautiful and I believe she also wrote a blog post on it.
Personally I think it's great if you show your adjustments or your changes to the pattern. Because that way it gives us the permission to try it too, and seeing you do it give us the encouragement that we need and sometimes we see something that we didn't know we needed to do when we make that adjustment or change. I'm new here today and also I'm a new subscriber hope to see more of your videos. You're a very good teacher.
I love that you found the designer inspiration and the cost!
Thankyou so much
@@nolacook7344 I hope you were able to make it and that it helped to get thru that neckband area.
Thanks Alex. Never could have done that collar without you 🙂
Exactly the pocket tutorial I was looking for! Thanks so much ;)
Where do i find details for neck facing adjustment please ,? The pattern piece doesn!t work!
@@nolacook7344 www.massonlifestyle.com/blog/adjustments-to-dawn-mccalls Hope that helps! AND lots of patience with this neckline and neckband altogether.
Great sew along - very helpful!
The Violet top would be beautiful in a dress version, maybe in a knit velvet for a holiday dress, stunning.
Oh my, I didn't even think about this in a knit velvet but I that would be amazing wouldn't it?!!!!! Thank you that is a great idea!!!!
Thanks Alex! I’ve placed a few of your selections in my cart 😊
Really nice patterns! Congratulations on your app!!
Thank you!!!!
I like the boxy jacket.and the long vest.
I had trouble with the Sinclair website also. I finally was able to download and make the Harper Cardigan and I absolutely love it! I have a review of it on my channel.
Wow, I know someone who has created an app!!!😅😅😅
You do!
Hi Alex! It's so good seeing you! I'm here for the haul.
I don’t see you doing sew alongs anymore😢 I love your sew alongs!
Hi Sally, I just posted a new one this week for a pull over zip top, also made a sew along for the Lodo dress from True Bias and a cardigan from Fibremood. I will keep doing them. Just got to my main UA-cam page and look for the latest videos.
@ thanks I will, I’m even subscribed and their not coming up, I will definitely do that!
Loved the sew along. Great timing. I just bought the pattern and fabric for it. Thank you.
Great sew along! I love all the variations. I think these would be great as gifts! I’m going to order the pattern. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Hi Alex! I'm watching this so long! I haven't seen this pattern before but I do like it!
@@ZeldaSews It’s a nice little pattern, lots of different views on that neckline.
Thank you for this video. I haven’t sewn anything in well over a year. I’ll give this a try and follow along. Thanks.
You can do it and this will be a good one to get you back in there.
Great video, Alex. I'm just about to cut out a robe pattern with a front zipper so it was nice to see you do your top. Very cute pattern. Love the color. Thanks.
Thanks! Just trying to juggle a lot and enjoy sewing. Thought this would be a good one to show people how to tackle this pattern. What pattern are you using for the robe?! Always curious as to what is everyone working on!!!!
Your sew alongs are the only ones that I can follow. Your tutorials are the best on UA-cam imo. Thank you so much 🎉
Thank you for your kind words.... Just posted another one for Thursday.
Yes I love easy
Great advice to sew buttonholes before setting in left sleeve. Thank you.