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Life By Hellen
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My Craft and Quilt Show Quilting Fabric Haul - Tula Pink Tiny Beasts and more!
Finally posting this video of the fabrics i got from the Brisbane Craft and Quilt show, they are all listed below. I plan on using the fabric to make patch work pants and a button up oversized blouse. we shall see!
Thank you so much for watching!
Instagram - lifebyhellen
Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com
Fabrics:
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - Deer John in glimmer colourway
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - One Mans Trash in glimmer colourway
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - Deer John
Tilda Bloomsville - Flower Tangle Floral Blue
Tilda Bloomsville - Flower Tangle Floral Green
Fat quarter bundle - Tilda - Chic Escape Collection
Moda Zinnia Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by April Rosenthal
Moda Love Lilley Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by April Rosenthal
Hexagon HNK EPP Iron On Papers
Moda Wild Meadow Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by Sweetfire Road
Patch work pants inspo from Kimberley Hind - "How to Sew Patchwork Trousers - Using Scrap Fabrics to Make DIY Clothes"
@whatkimberleymakes
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♪ Donut (Prod. by Lukrembo)
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Thank you so much for watching!
Instagram - lifebyhellen
Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com
Fabrics:
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - Deer John in glimmer colourway
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - One Mans Trash in glimmer colourway
Tula Pink Tiny Beasts - Deer John
Tilda Bloomsville - Flower Tangle Floral Blue
Tilda Bloomsville - Flower Tangle Floral Green
Fat quarter bundle - Tilda - Chic Escape Collection
Moda Zinnia Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by April Rosenthal
Moda Love Lilley Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by April Rosenthal
Hexagon HNK EPP Iron On Papers
Moda Wild Meadow Mini Charm Pack 2.5" Squares Fabric by Sweetfire Road
Patch work pants inspo from Kimberley Hind - "How to Sew Patchwork Trousers - Using Scrap Fabrics to Make DIY Clothes"
@whatkimberleymakes
Music
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♪ Donut (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Link : ua-cam.com/video/prBWheAgtfA/v-deo.html
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Studio vlog November 2023 | Getting ready to teach my first a beginners crochet workshop!
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To book your spot in the workshop follow this link to my website: www.lifebyhellen.com/product-page/crochet-grannysquare-workshop Join me in this studio vlog as I navigate designing my first pattern and pulling together bits and pieces of what is needed to run a crochet workshop. The workshop shows you how to do a chain start, double crochet, and join your work to make a pouch/ It is based on a...
My First Mozzarella-Making Adventure: Making Cheese from Scratch!
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Join me on this random burst of ADHD energy mid being sick! I tried my hand at making mozzarella and dare I say it turned out wonderful. Next time I think I will try to salt the actual curds before forming balls as I totally forgot. It was easily remedied by adding salt on top but it would have taken it to the next level for sure! not my usual sewing video but hopefully as interesting! Website ...
The Crochet Rose Garden Jacket Pattern by TSCrochetDesign
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In today's video, I'm taking you behind the scenes to show you how I made the Rose Garden Jacket by TSCrochetDesigns. This pattern is made of of 61 granny squares with roses in the center which you then join together and add ribbing to and you end up with this one-of-a-kind, colorful cardigan/jacket that's perfect for spring. Tania's instructions are super thorough, she shows both written and v...
I'm Back! Where have I been?? WIP Review and Life Updates
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Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Mentioned: Partner Overalls by Ready To Sew readytosew.fr/en/women-pdf/46-partner-overalls.html Rose Garden Jacket by TSCrochet tscrochetdesign.com/ Sunburst Granny Square - available many places Crochet Boxed Block Stitch Blanket daisyfarmcrafts.com/boxed-block-crochet-blanket/ Shout out to MotionEpic for putting out some g...
Pattern Mash-up | Making a dress to wear to a wedding!
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Todays video is one from the backlog! i had a chest infection and it threw me totally off but i did manage to get this lovely dress out of it! This is a mash up of the Simplicity S8876 bodice and the skirt from Butterick B5882. I made it from a lovely firetruck red linen with a floral blue print on it care of Drapers Fabrics. Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.co...
Top 10 Butterick patterns! | My Favourite Butterick Dress Patterns
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Join me today as I revisit my stash and pull out my Top 10 Butterick Dress (mostly) Patterns. Patterns in order of appearance: 10. Historical Full-Length and Waist Aprons Pattern B5509 somethingdelightful.com/butterick/b5509 9. Misses' Pullover Back-Wrap Dress B6212 somethingdelightful.com/butterick/b6212 8. Side-Ruffle Dress and Belt B5880 somethingdelightful.com/butterick/b5880 7. Dress with ...
Can I Save My Favourite Jeans?! | Jeans Upcycle
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I ripped a hole in my favorite jeans and decided to upcycle them into some jeans shorts! I had a few granny squares from a previous project using a starburst granny square design and also decided to cut them into shorts. Let me know what you think Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Shout out to MotionEpic for putting out some great Hitfilm Express tutorials f...
A Simple Gift For A Special Friend! | How To Make Pillow
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In today's video, I went for a more simple project. I made a pillow for my best friend. Her paper flower business is called Forever In Flower and can be found on: Instagram: forever.in.flower Website: www.foreverinflower.com.au/ She also is at the Carseldine market every 4th Saturday of the month! Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Fabrics: Two...
Top Ten McCalls Patterns! | My Favourite McCalls Patterns
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Apparently, I cant count and actually showed 11... Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Patterns: Bonus: Blouse McCalls M7900 somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m7900 10. Skirt McCalls M7845 somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/pdm7845 9. Laura Ashley Wrap Dress and Top McCalls M7627 sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/86503 8. Dress McCalls M7081 somethingdelightful.com...
Making a pleated skirt | N6659 | The skirt of my dreams or nightmares?
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Hi! Join me today as I attempt the New Look pleated skirt out of a lovely floral rayon from Spotlight. I'm not totally sold on if it looks any good, I had a lot of trouble with the waistband. What do you think? Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Fabric - Floral rayon from Spotlight Pattern - New Look Pleated Skirt N6659 View A Shout out to MotionEpic for putt...
Vogue Pattern Review| My Top 10 Sewing Patterns!
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Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com 10. Vogue V9267 sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/86795 9. Vogue V8789 somethingdelightful.com/vogue-patterns/v8789 8. Vogue V9295 www.etsy.com/au/listing/794547605/vogue-vintage-model-1939-original-design?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vogue 9295&ref=sr_gallery-1-1 7. Vogue V9...
Ashling Blouse | Papercut Patterns | A lesson in resilience!
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Hi, join me today as I make a totally unplanned project - The Ashling Blouse by Papercut Patterns. In typical Hellen fashion I have just put up a plan for my next 6 projects and I'm already deviating! I made it from a wonderful piece of linen from Drapers Fabrics called the Monica Pin Spot Linen in the Saphire colorway. As usual, the construction had some ups and downs and I didn't edit them ou...
Fabric Haul April 2022 | Drapers Fabrics | East Coast Textiles | Spotlight
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Today's video is a fabric haul! join me while I froth over some lovely fabrics I got from East Coast Fabrics, Drapers Fabrics, and some from Spotlight! Instagram - lifebyhellen Gmail - lifebyhellen@gmail.com Fabrics East Coast Fabrics - eastcoastfabrics.com.au/ Green microfloral rayon - not listed online Yellow gingham cotton - not listed online White slub linen - not listed onli...
Planning out my next projects and my sewing inspiration | Autumn Sewing Plans 2022!
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Planning out my next projects and my sewing inspiration | Autumn Sewing Plans 2022!
Making a Quilted Tote Bag | Presents for Friends | Recycle a Quilt with me!
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Making a Quilted Tote Bag | Presents for Friends | Recycle a Quilt with me!
Shirred Bodice Dress | The Last Christmas Present!
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Shirred Bodice Dress | The Last Christmas Present!
How not to make mens shorts! | S8659 | Sewing Cristmas Presents
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How not to make mens shorts! | S8659 | Sewing Cristmas Presents
Making a present for my mum | Partner Overalls by Ready To Sew| Christmas Gifts
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Making a present for my mum | Partner Overalls by Ready To Sew| Christmas Gifts
Make A Floral Bucket Bag With Me! | Thrifted Fabric Projects 2021
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Make A Floral Bucket Bag With Me! | Thrifted Fabric Projects 2021
Thrifted Fabric Haul | The Sewing Lair | November 2021
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Thrifted Fabric Haul | The Sewing Lair | November 2021
Quilted Zipper Pouch| Beginner Friendly Project| Sewing Studio Vlog 002
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Quilted Zipper Pouch| Beginner Friendly Project| Sewing Studio Vlog 002
Chill sewing vlog 2021| Making a hacked S8889 blouse in mustard yellow
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Chill sewing vlog 2021| Making a hacked S8889 blouse in mustard yellow
Making My Own DIY Camera Bag From Thrifted and Leftover Fabrics!
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Making My Own DIY Camera Bag From Thrifted and Leftover Fabrics!
Studio Vlog 001 | Launching Lifebyhellen, Thrift Haul and Making Scrunchies!
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Studio Vlog 001 | Launching Lifebyhellen, Thrift Haul and Making Scrunchies!
Sew Along Vlog| Butterick B5882| Part 2
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Sew Along Vlog| Butterick B5882| Part 2
Sew Along Vlog| Butterick B5882| Pattern by Gertie| Part 1
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Sew Along Vlog| Butterick B5882| Pattern by Gertie| Part 1
Fabric Haul July 2020 | Sewing ideas | Matching Patterns to Fabrics
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Fabric Haul July 2020 | Sewing ideas | Matching Patterns to Fabrics
I sure wish we could have seen you model each dress…….
Beautifull work. 🌹 Your flowers look smaller than the original cardigan and the result is absolutely not the same. Is that your choice? There are many free patterns from this cardigan on UA-cam. What is the difference with the original pattern ? Thank you.
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Is it possible to share the hook & yarn size please ?
From memory it was a 4mm hook and 8ply yarn!
Your too close to the camera ❤
I laughed hard at your risky business wrap dress comment! 😂
Wow❤😊🎉
Thank you Hellen for your videos ❤ I have the same pattern as M6953, bought as M8060 and I'm stuck 😢 I'm not an experienced sewer and I don't know how to connect the sides to the front bodice, the sides are curved and the front is very slightly curved. Can you please advise me, I'm completely lost 🙏🏽
Hi Hellen, the fabric is absolutely gorgeous!! Would love to see the blouse/ pants you'll end up making out of them. 👍I really like your UA-cam channel also. Cheers Marie 😊
Thank you so much!
take the ends ant tie them together and you can make a scrap rug or you can get a rug making tool and a backing and make a loop rug. I just wanted to give you an idea so your scrap ends don't go to waste. I hope that helps. I love your channel and you do beautiful work.
Ooooh now there's an idea! Could collect them from all my projects and probably end up with a mug rug size. Thank you so much!
Well done! Looks great. I have had my eye on this pattern, it is so beautiful. Thanks for the video:)
It's gorgeous! Happy crocheting 😍
I just bought this pattern and came across this. I’m going to hold off a little while because I’m very new to garment construction. But I really think this looks lovely on you! Just maybe a little large in the waist but otherwise so cute! No one will notice those flaws you see. I hope you are able to wear and enjoy it :)
That's so sweet thank you so much!
Your jacket turned out beautiful, you must be so happy with it! There must be something wrong with me because after purchasing the pattern book on Amazon (for $21 ) I cannot understand or grasp how to do the flower motifs. I'm an experienced beginner but I find her written and video explanation difficult to follow. I wish you had gone over the flower motif. I'm so anxious to make the jacket for my sister, I hope by trying again and again it will help me. I subbed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing what you create next 😊
Thank you so much! I am so happy with it. What part are you struggling with? I found it helpful to break it into the chains that build the petals and then the petals themselves
@@LifeByHellen thanks for your reply 😊 I learn much better through visual learning and I find the video she provides has little explanation. That's why when I came across your video I was hoping for that. I'll take your advice, and keep trying. I'm a determined person lol ☺️
@@VirginiaWolf64 apologies! I was really trying not to show exactly how cause i felt it was over stepping, you can do it! I believe in you!
@@LifeByHellen Thanks I'll keep trying 😊
I just watched this video and saw your comment. I had the exact same issue lol I found the book lacked alot of instruction. Even the videos left me confused I finally searched UA-cam and watched as many 3d roses granny squares videos as I could find. Practiced those till I was comfortable with making one. It is looked almost identical. There are even full length videos on how to assemble the jacket I hope you've had some success figuring it out, just thought I would pop in and give you my experience with it 😊
Just watched this on a whim last night, and guess what! The pattern for the waistband is 5” too small for the size 18, which I am sewing now. I have never looked up a pattern I was about to sew before, but I am so glad I did this time! I would’ve thought it was me as well. I had enough fabric to recut the expanded waistband, thankfully.
I'm glad it helped! Good luck 😊
Yes I found the loops in V8689 fiddly and I used less fabric for the skirt, I used a seersucker from Spotlight that was quite bulky. There are loads of boatneck 50s dress patterns out there that are much faster to make than this one and use less fabric.
Yeah I never understand why the big four don't draft them well! I would assume as there are so many versions in the same style that do work that it can't be that hard?
LOVE IT - As a male rose grower and enthusiast - what would be a way I could make this work in a man’s garment? Or what colors would you do to make it darker in jewel tones but realistic to nature? Thank you for the video! I bought her pattern before watching your video but I haven’t begun yet.
I'm currently making a second that has a dark grey background and it also looks lovely! I'm making this one longer and with less volume in the sleeves. You could totally do all red roses and a dark background or something similar.
Do you like Butterick designs?
Yeah i do, they have some interesting vintage reproduction patterns and the instructions are typically ok
@@LifeByHellen I have a bunch of original patterns from as far back as 50' and 60' of Simplicity, McCalls, Buttermilk, and a smattering of other brands from my aunts estate. If you have any suggestions for how to determine reasonable pricing or what media to post them on, I would be very grateful.
@@cindyfrye3026 i would recommend looking up some similar patterns on etsy or Facebook marketplace :)
@@LifeByHellen thank you. That sounds good.
Take a look at kittenish behaviour she likes the same style as you and dressmaking us her job.
I love her style! Thank you so much for the recommendation 😊
the blouse with the very long tie is meant to be wrapped around the waist twice first. to have the look like a cummerband
That makes so much sense! I still found it to be very long even wrapping it around. I think my fabric also was a bit too heavy so it wasn't super flattering:/
I enjoyed your pattern review. Next time please show the pattern front and back for longer viewing so I can write down the pattern numbers easier.
Thank you for the feedback! I will definitely keep it in mind 😊
❤ love it
Cool. Im actually making 5509 E atm. I want to make it as a dress with the back of the skirt split i two with a zipper, alternatively in 1 piece closing it on the side.
That will look super cute! Good luck 😄
Hi, Hellen, I enjoyed your video; thanks for making it. If you don't mind me saying so, I think you had trouble with your binding around the corner and curves because you didn't cut the fabric on the bias. Cutting on the bias is what gives the binding a bit of stretch so you can maneuver around curves more easily. I still think the coat turned out great!
That's a great point! Thank you 😊
Beautiful work! I love the bright textures in the florals; they are so fun.
Thanks so much!
Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing your top 10❤ I'm definitely gonna get that 7845 (but lengthen it for my 54 yr old leggies!) 😂
Good call!
Stand back when showing your dresses so we can see them and slow down.
Good point! i will keep it in mind :) thank you so much for watchin!
Any more commands for fck's sake????
great work
Thank you! 💖
Would have loved to see you in your vogues!
I'll have to revisit some of these I think!
Try some color, you'd look gorgeous
Thank you!
Same girl, same! Consistently inconsistent! Glad to see you back, I definitely can understand the break. 💗
Glad to be back!
So glad to see you back! Everyone needs a break now and then. Super excited for the new content and can't wait for the variety. Keep it up!
Thank you 😊
Excited to see more of your videos again! Cute kitty! ❤❤
Thanks 😍🥰
If you have a gaping neckline maybe try a chest alterations scoop in from the front armholes. This adjustment doesn’t change the shoulder length or the bust size but reduces the amount of fabric through your upper chest. I kept getting gaping necklines and was so frustrated. This alteration worked for me. A slightly puffy underslip will help some of your full skirts stand away from your body.
Thank you so much for the tip!
Something I've learned about more full skirts is to cut the pieces so the centre front and back are on the bias, and the sides are on the straight of grain. It makes it hang nicer.
Thanks so much for the tip!
Rayon is an unforgiving fabric . Looks cute though. I don't think anyone will see what you see. Looks like a fun thing to wear.
It is, but so lovely to wear! I shall try again 😌
Thanks so much This is so helpful
No problem!
Wow, you did great!! It turned out so well ❤. I have such a low level of patience when it comes to hand sewing and have so much admiration for those that can do it.
Thank you so much!
Yes! The dratted cups! I did some kind of Jedi magic to get mine right and even now (6 years later I want to unpick them and do it again ha! Well done, your hacks are amazing x
Thank you so much !
Can you please show the dresses that you made? Would love to see them.
Hey, some I don't have anymore but I will be filming what I do have soon
Your B5708 seems to require some adjustment to the neckline to draw it in a little. Though it may be that the dress is supposed to fit off the shoulder. Also, I would put it on and then have someone help me tie the shoulder ties. Also did you try a muslin. It seems rather a pretty dress but I find retro patterns need adjustments. Maybe body shapes were different back in the day. 😊Love your patter selections.
All great ideas! I think if I remember correctly I didn't do a toile which is always needed
Beautiful dress right fabric ❤
Thank you! And thank you for watching and commenting 🥰
Great make❤
Thank you ❤️
So cute❤
Thanks so much! 🥰
Great buys❤
Thank you ❤️
Lovely colour on u well done❤
Thank you! It's gotten a lot of wear
Lovely makes❤
Thank you ❤️
I would have liked if you showed us the dresses on u whether they were a success or a fail ,these dresses are all stunning ,u have a great taste ❤
Thank you do much! I was apprehensive to do so but I will definitely do it next time!
Best idea I have seen! Very creative!! Now to actually try to do it 😊your directions are excellent! Thank you for making the time to share this. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for watching and the sweet comment ❤️
Beautiful. Did you use finish measurements to determine size?
Yeah I did! My next one I might make an adjustment to make the length a bit more in the torso though