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Busy Bees Challenge - the Mediterranean Outfit Reveal
the final part of the Busy Bees Challenge run by @sequingirlie and @The-Gemini-Stitcher . This month the challenge was to make an outfit for the Mediterranean. I chose a Tyra Patterns Ploen trouser, made in viscose from a Sew Hayley Jane box and teamed it with a Pattern Emporium All In Easy Fit Shirt made up in linen from Jenny Stitches.
A huge thank you to all the fabulous people who sent me suggestions for how to get the Ploen trousers out of my 2m of rust coloured Linen. I tried everything, but possibly because I was making a large size, the pattern pieces just would not fit. And thank you for all the votes on which viscose to use......second choice will be being made up into the trousers for next summer!
and finally a huge thank you to Christine @thegeministitcher and Sam @sequingirlie for running this challenge, I've really had fun.
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Sew Hayley Jane September unboxing
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A bit late to the unboxing this month as I was visiting my brilliant friend up north. This month's box is yet another stunner, can't wait to get started on something with that beautiful fabric 🥰🥰🥰
Makes mistakes and sucessess Sept 24
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A round up of my makes from the summer. I'm not a quick sewist, so there are not many! Patterns mentioned are New Look K6449 shirt dress made in Starfish fabric from Sew Hayley Jane box Simplicity S9614 polo top, made from jersey and twill from Jenny Stitches Simplicity S9052 Parka Coat made from showerproof twill (?) from Jenny Stitches Prima Chino Shorts pattern (May 2024) using navy twill fr...
Busy Bees 24 Transformation reveal
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As part of the Busy Bees challenge, being run by @seqingirlie and @thegeministiter, August was the transformation challenge. I had completely got the wrong end of the stick and ended up making more than one item! patterns mentioned are the bumbag from a Sewing Magazine issue, a Prima pattern for a button up shirt and I'm wearing a Peppermint magazine Ruffle Sleeve top, hacked into a dress, from...
Sew Hayley Jane unboxing August classic box
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this month's classic box is a beauty. gorgeous summery gingham and strawberries, it's making me want to go on a picnic 🧀🥖🍾🍉🍓🥰 oh and I'm wearing an Avid Seamstress raglan top, made from a kit they sold a few years back, which included the gorgeous block printed cotton it's made in #shjunboxingritual
Busy Bees 24 Challenge Pattern reveal
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The Busy Bees Challenge is being run by @The_Gemini_Stitcher and @sequingirlie and is based on the BBC series, The Great British Sewing Bee. The challenge is running over three months and the July Challenge was a pattern challenge. this video is my reveal of the pattern my friend Gill sent me to make. It's also me, pondering what to make in August, for the second Challenge, which is the dreaded...
Busy Bees Challenge 2024
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two lovely vlogger, @The_Gemini_Stitcher and @sequingirlie are running a Busy Bees challenge for the next three months. It is loosely based on The Great British Sewing Bee for those of us who would like to have a go, but are too terrified to actually apply to go on the programme. the Gemini Stitcher and SequinGirliecreates both have really good vlogs on the challenge (no prizes by the way, just...
Sew Hayley Jane Classic unboxing
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this month's box is an absolute stunner! can't believe that Hayley Jane keeps managing to surprise and delight with such amazing fabric and gifts....and sweeties #shjunboxingritual
June makes and July plans
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A little catch up on what I've been sewing in June (not much) and what I am thinking of sewing in July (far too much) Any help in deciding whether I should make a shirt dress or shorts with my starfish fabric would be gratefully received! Or suggestions for an entirely different garment. with a special appearance by Hugh, the hound from Cool Crafting (home of Luna Lapin). thank you for watching...
Sew Hayley Jane classic unboxing June
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my box arrived today and I couldn't wait to get into it! love both the fabrics and my head is full of ideas of what to make I forgot to say that I'm wearing a Cashmerette Harrison shirt which I made from last month's box.....this has never happened before! The fabric didn't even make it into my stash 😂😂😂😂 #shjunboxingritual #Cashmerette
Fabric Haul from Jenny Stitches
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I visited Jenny Stitches and the Cumbria Sewing Craft and Craft shop whilst on holiday last week and went a bit wild with my fabric purchases! at least I did have patterns in mind this time 😁😁😁 Jenny's shop is gorgeous, she has a lovely range of fabric, patterns and haberdashery and is so helpful, knowledgeable and patient! I wish I lived closer than 4 hours away 😅😅😅. The Cumbria Sewing and Cra...
Sew Hayley Jane unboxing May 2024
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bit late to the unboxing this month as I was on holiday when it arrived. I love this box. There are tea themed goodies and the fabric is perfect for making a little something to wear while sipping tea in a sunny, flower filled garden 😊 #shjunboxingritual
Me Made May ideas for my wardrobe
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this is my first Me Made May and I decided to look at what I actually wear during a typical day. ...which appears to be jeggings and a sweatshirt! patterns mentioned are Cashmerette Stanton Hoodie, Murcot Puffa Vest and Concorde T-shirt Simplicity S9614 polo shirt, S9052 parka jacket New Look N6644 Cargo Pants and top McCalls M6992 raglan sleeved top Itch to Stitch Mountain View Pull-on Jeans I...
Holiday makes for May...made
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an update on my three makes for my Lake District holiday, including the wonky neckline on my fleece! I made a McCalls M8143 half zip fleece, with leopard print plush from Minerva, a pair of Closet Core Pietra pants in chambray from a Sew Hayley Jane box and a Cashmerette Haskell Shirt again using fabric from a Sew Hayley Jane box. I also made a lovely matching set of awash bag and a make up bag...
sewing plans for spring holiday
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a few patterns that I'm thinking of making next. I will definitely be making the McCalls M8143 zipped neck top in the leopard print plush, as I'll be needing that on my Lake District caravan holiday. And I'll definitely be making the Clost Core Pietra trousers in the SHJ blue chambray. the rest of my plans are still not 100% decided. I want to use the beautiful Sew Hayley Jane pink and orange t...
Sew Hayley Jane April unboxing
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Sew Hayley Jane April unboxing
my makes for Sew Frugal 2024
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my makes for Sew Frugal 2024
Unboxing March Sew Hayley Jane Classic box
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Unboxing March Sew Hayley Jane Classic box
Sew Hayley Jane unboxing November 2023
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Sew Hayley Jane unboxing November 2023
along the river in Provence
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along the river in Provence
Crossing the ferry in Provence with horses
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Crossing the ferry in Provence with horses
gallop on beach
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gallop on beach

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  • @SewMyTime
    @SewMyTime 2 дні тому

    Loving the outfit and can’t wait to see the tiled print made up. Enjoy Norway and the hot chocolate!! I am off to warmer climes😊. Happy travelling. Lynne 😊

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 12 годин тому

      @@SewMyTime Thank you so much Lynne, that's very kind of you to say so 😊. I think thevtiled print may wait until next spring as I've returned from Norway (and a lot of hot chocolate), to find the autumn has arrived 🥶! Enjoy your holiday😎🌞 😘

  • @paulamattsson8583
    @paulamattsson8583 4 дні тому

    Looks very Mediterranean ❤ love the shirt and I actually going to buy that trouser pattern ❤️ enjoy your holidays

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 12 годин тому

      @@paulamattsson8583 thank you so much Paula, that's really kind. I was pleased how it turned out. The pattern is really easy to make and the trousers are fabulous to wear, but, as I used one of the larger sizes, I did need to use nearly 2.5 m of fabric instead of the 2m the pattern suggests. If you are smaller than me (46" hip), then 2m should do it. 😘

  • @deniseblake6214
    @deniseblake6214 7 днів тому

    Your outfit is gorgeous! I love a Pattern Emporium pattern, they have so many options and little hacks included … bargain

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 11 годин тому

      @@deniseblake6214 thank you for such a lovely comment, I was really pleased with how it turned out. Its my first Pattern Emporium pattern and I'm delighted with it. As you say, so many variations and I found the instructions brilliant. It won't be my last PE pattern 😘

  • @elainedavenport2597
    @elainedavenport2597 7 днів тому

    Love the outfit. Enjoy your holiday.🍹

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 12 годин тому

      @@elainedavenport2597 thank you Elaine, I'm very pleased with how it came together ❤. I had a fantastic holiday thank you, Norway was just amazing 😘

  • @lovesredsews
    @lovesredsews 7 днів тому

    What a lovely outfit 😍

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 12 годин тому

      @@lovesredsews thank you so much, I was really pleased how it turned out, especially after the dithering about which fabric to use 😘

  • @lindaparker3330
    @lindaparker3330 7 днів тому

    Oh I love to watch your vlogs x you make me laugh ❤ love your outfit ❤

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 12 годин тому

      @@lindaparker3330 thank you Linda, it means a lot to me that I make you laugh 😊😊😊. Glad you like the outfit, I was really pleased how it turned out 😘

  • @SistasofStitchcraft
    @SistasofStitchcraft 8 днів тому

    Ooo have a beautiful time on your cruise round Norway xxx

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 11 годин тому

      @@SistasofStitchcraft thank you so much. Just got back and it was fabulous I really want to go again 🛳🏔🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹😘

    • @SistasofStitchcraft
      @SistasofStitchcraft 11 годин тому

      @@pinkderdlesews awww so pleased you had a fab time xxx

  • @SistasofStitchcraft
    @SistasofStitchcraft 8 днів тому

    Ooo love the ruffle sleeve. Ooo star buttons 🤩🤩 What a beautiful shirt! Looks great with the trousers 🥰

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 11 годин тому

      @@SistasofStitchcraft thank you so much. Who can resist a star shaped button! Not me 🤣🤣🤣. Really happy how the ruffle sleeve turned out, I'm going to try it again in a drapey fabric. That pattern is an absolute bargain 😘

    • @SistasofStitchcraft
      @SistasofStitchcraft 11 годин тому

      @@pinkderdlesews ooo yes I love stars! Buttons or otherwise. I look forward to seeing your drapy fabric nell xxx

  • @carolgardiner7983
    @carolgardiner7983 8 днів тому

    So glad you joined the challenge. It has been so much fun watching you and seeing your creations. Thanks for sharing and have a great trip.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 11 годин тому

      @@carolgardiner7983 Hi Carol, thank you so much for such a lovely comment 😊. I absolutely loved the challenge, it pushed me, gave me ideas and I ended up with some lovely makes. So glad you liked the videos 😘

  • @bridgetwhite5547
    @bridgetwhite5547 8 днів тому

    Lovely makes. Have a great holiday. 🎉

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@bridgetwhite5547 thank you Bridget, that's very kind. My suitcase is full of warm clothes, books and a bit of crafting so I think its going to be a great holiday 😀😘

  • @judimccafferty8213
    @judimccafferty8213 8 днів тому

    Just the fillip I needed tonight! (Recovering from a really bad cold I caught from the instructor on an overlocker course last week!) You always cheer me up. Great outfit. Enjoy your cruise

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@judimccafferty8213 awww, bless you Judi, hope you soon feel better ❤. Thank you 😘

  • @libbykilpatrick1578
    @libbykilpatrick1578 8 днів тому

    Gorgeous outfit Kay. Hope you have a lovely break X

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@libbykilpatrick1578 thank you so much Libby 💗

  • @sweeky6855
    @sweeky6855 8 днів тому

    Great trousers and wonderful Luna Lapin! I have a Luna I made sitting on my shelf above my sewing machine, she and all the other characters make me smile as they are adorable.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@sweeky6855 thank you so much, I'm very pleased with the trousers and will definitely make more. I just love all the Luna Lapin characters, I'm taking Freya Fawn on holiday for a bit of crafting while I cruise 🦌😘

  • @debtaylor2387
    @debtaylor2387 8 днів тому

    Love the outfit, have a great holiday...

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@debtaylor2387 thank you, so glad you like it. I was a bit nervous about making the Ruffle sleeved version of the shirt, but I think it turned out okay 😘

  • @angelalysandrou4830
    @angelalysandrou4830 8 днів тому

    Love your outfit, great vlog as always

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@angelalysandrou4830 thank you so much Angela, that's very kind 😘

  • @Jan-iv7kh
    @Jan-iv7kh 8 днів тому

    Great vlog as always. Love those trousers, they looked so good on you with the blouse. Enjoy your holiday. I've always fancied Norway but would like to go in summer for the midnight sun.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@Jan-iv7kh thank you very much. I'm looking forward to wearing them next year in the warmer weather. Norway and the midnight sun would be amazing. We went a few years ago in March and it was magical. We were lucky enough to see the Northern lights too 😘

  • @LyndaCormack-l3x
    @LyndaCormack-l3x 8 днів тому

    Love the completed outfit, very suitable for warmer climate. Enjoy your holiday,❤ we are cruising to Norway in December.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@LyndaCormack-l3x thank you so much, I was really pleased with the overall look 😊. December will be lovely for Norway, I imagine it will be very snowy. I think we are in for rain! 😘

  • @nicky-Sewandsnip
    @nicky-Sewandsnip 8 днів тому

    Great outfit. Have a wonderful holiday

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 8 днів тому

      @@nicky-Sewandsnip Hi Nicky, thank you so much, bit sad it's all over 🙁but it's given me a real boost 🥰😘

  • @julesduff7238
    @julesduff7238 8 днів тому

    Hi

  • @SewCraftyGal
    @SewCraftyGal 12 днів тому

    Omg..gutted for you...there's so much work gone into yr beautiful jacket and polo top..not to mention the expense! Keep the faith..you did such a good job... silly pattern sizes!! ❤❤

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 11 днів тому

      @SewCraftyGal Hi thank you so much, I will keep going! The polo top is now in my partner's wardrobe and it fits him beautifully. And thankfully, we are approaching thick sweater season, so I can wear the jacket over layers. I'm still proud of having sewn such a complicated garment and will make more.....just in a smaller size 😅😅😅. Happy sewing 😘

  • @Bernietheoc
    @Bernietheoc 13 днів тому

    👏🏻👗

  • @donnabronner4837
    @donnabronner4837 17 днів тому

    How disappointing for all your hard work! I hate when this happens.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 16 днів тому

      @donnabronner4837 Hi Donna, thank you. I was so cross when I realised the jacket wouldn't fit. Especially after being such mammoth sewing project. But I put it away and now I can see where I can adjust it and I've also thought of it as a big learning experience. So many ladies have been kind enough to suggest tips for my next sew. Isn't the sewing community just the very best to belong to. Thank you again 😘

  • @SewHayleyJane
    @SewHayleyJane 17 днів тому

    Love your unboxings!!! Thank you for sharing

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 15 днів тому

      Thank you for putting together fabulous boxes, month after month 💖

  • @MartineRichardson
    @MartineRichardson 18 днів тому

    I have just discovered you. Really enjoyed watching you. So entertaining on a wet Sunday. ❤x

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @MartineRichardson hi, thank you for your lovely comment. So glad you liked it 😘

  • @petrasouth1133
    @petrasouth1133 18 днів тому

    Feeling down. Your enthusiasm and humour is just what I needed

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @petrasouth1133 I'm sorry to hear you are down. Very glad that a bit of my nonsense helped a bit 😘

  • @Laura55sere
    @Laura55sere 19 днів тому

    First time watching you and I am happy to see someone like me, a dressmaker in the past re- visiting my love of sewing due to a cruise I went on in March this year, you are even my size so we have something in common, look forward to more videos in the future.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @Laura55sere hi Laura, 👋. I used to sew as a teenager. Without knowing how difficult it was meant to be, I just nipped to our local market, bought some fabric and a pattern and off I went! Then life happened and Sewing took a back seat. I picked it back up after a few series of The great British sewing bee. I'm busy sewing for my cruise now, I've a jumpsuit and a nice fleecy cardigan cut out ready to go. So glad you are sewing again too, it's such a brilliant thing to do and such a wonderful community to be in 😘

  • @madebymaddeline
    @madebymaddeline 19 днів тому

    Fab box isn’t it x kielo wrap dress for me x

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @@madebymaddeline oooooo that sounds glorious 😍🤩. I'm a bit too short waisted for a kielo wrap, so I'm going to be very envious of yours 😘x

  • @GagaKnits
    @GagaKnits 19 днів тому

    I have watched a few of your unboxings now and realise resistance is futile. Classic box heading my way in October. Can't wait. X

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @GagaKnits yay! You won't be sorry that you've been assimilated, every box I've had has been brilliant. 😘x

  • @judimccafferty8213
    @judimccafferty8213 19 днів тому

    That pink material really suits you.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @judimccafferty8213 thank you so much. I had my colours 'done' and pink didn't appear ☹️. But I think pink suits almost everyone 💗 😘

  • @joangilmore3598
    @joangilmore3598 19 днів тому

    I love your vlogs, always makes me laugh You cheer me up .☺️x.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @joangilmore3598 hi Joan, so glad they make you laugh, that makes me very happy 😘

  • @kathleensmith1522
    @kathleensmith1522 19 днів тому

    As several others have said, check the finished measurements. Also, measure a similar garment in a similar style that you already own and compare measurements to the finished measurements on the pattern or envelope. Also. Pay close attention to sleeve length and width as many patterns are either too long or short or tight there. Pin the pattern piece together along the seam lines and hold up against your body matching center front and back (be careful to handle gently so pattern does not tear). This will give you a general idea of size, although I don't find it as accurate. You have to pin out pleats and gathers, etc. but it will point out major discrepancies. Also. You can cut out "muslin" using an old sheet of the major pieces-front, back and sleeve and baste together and try on. Make changes with pins or mark with a pin. This will give you an idea of how the garment will fit w/o taking a lot of time. After making changes, take the muslin apart and use the pieces to compare with pattern pieces of any new projects you sew. Again, this gives only rough idea of fit, but will help alleviate disappointment after spending hours on a project that does not fit. Finally, perfect some simple projects to give yourself a feeling of accomplishment and then tackle a more diffucult one. It is easy to get discouraged. You need a success after a disappointment to revive your confidence. You learn from mistakes and each one builds your sewing skills

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @kathleensmith1522 Hi Kathleen, you are so kind to take the time to type out such a brilliant comment. I've read through and the next time I make a pattern new to me, I'm going to make a muslin as you suggest. I've got a charity shop duvet cover, so I'll use that. As you say its frustrating using up good fabric on something which doesn't turn out right. And what is it with sleeves!?! I've had all sorts, long, short, massively wide, unbelievably tight. You sound like a very experienced dressmaker, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge😘

  • @bridgetwhite5547
    @bridgetwhite5547 19 днів тому

    Great unboxing. It's a great box isntvit. My fabric is on the line now. 🎉

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 18 днів тому

      @@bridgetwhite5547 Hi Bridget, it's gorgeous 😍. Mines washed and dry, ready to go! 😘

  • @aleciacope3503
    @aleciacope3503 19 днів тому

    If you don't have enough for a warp dress, have you considered an Appleton wrap top? The fabric is perfect with your personality!

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 19 днів тому

      @aleciacope3503 now that's a good idea! Thank you so much 😘

  • @houseinnorthcarolina9439
    @houseinnorthcarolina9439 21 день тому

    You have been busy! Lovely makes. I have to say that I don't buy unisex patterns anymore for the very reasons you showed us....they don't fit. I love the dress for the cruise. It looks fab on you. Thank you for sharing. Suzanne

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 21 день тому

      @houseinnorthcarolina9439 thank you, that's very kind. I'll be steering clear of unisex in the future. I have already seen a different pattern for a polo top, so that's on my wishlist now 😘

  • @Jan-iv7kh
    @Jan-iv7kh 22 дні тому

    Just discovered you! Such a fun video, and I'll enjoy watching your previous ones. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and making me laugh out loud after a bit of a bummer day 😆

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 21 день тому

      @Jan-iv7kh Hi, I'm sorry your day hasn't been great. I hope it got better and I'm very glad I could help a tiny bit. Thank you so much for your comment, it truly means so much when I can make people smile 😘

  • @susanneo8674
    @susanneo8674 22 дні тому

    Hi Kay, what a shame the two projects didn’t fit. Especially the jacket must have taken a lot of time and effort! My mum always tell me to get something from my closet to compare the fit with the pattern pieces… found that very tiring but after a few misses it is a good tip to prevent these sort of issues. Well… at least nobody recognizes you in the jacket with the hood anyway 😉 loved your vlog! ❤

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 22 дні тому

      @susanneo8674 Hi Susanne, that jacket took forever. But all is not lost, I can hoick up the sleeves and pop a big jumper under for winter walks. Your mum sounds a clever lady, that's a brilliant idea. And it might sound a bit of an effort, but not comparto the effort of making something which doesn't fit 😅😅😅. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it was really helpful 😘

  • @racheyincairns
    @racheyincairns 22 дні тому

    I love watching your videos. You remind me of me 😂

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 22 дні тому

      @@racheyincairns oh that's lovely 😍, thank you 😘

  • @murielbailiwick2978
    @murielbailiwick2978 23 дні тому

    Measure the pattern pieces before you start

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @murielbailiwick2978 Hi Muriel, thank you that's a great tip and I'm definitely going to do that with patterns which are new to me 😘

  • @craftymystic4868
    @craftymystic4868 23 дні тому

    Echo the finished measurements, but on some patterns, I swear the Company of Big 4 decided we were all not taking into account the ease we need, so have fudged the finished measurements list, found on piece 1 always, or in a wardrobe pattern, the front pattern piece will have it. I actually measure it, with a ruler, do a little math, know what ease I want, and cut out whatever size happens to fit. I’ve sewn long enough, and strangely I know, my body simply doesn’t change a whole lot, that I can tell at a glance more investigating is in order. The jacket is lovely, but clearly a bit big, as the polo shirt. Both geared towards men’s sizes. Some patterns have different patterns for men and women, some expect women to know what men’s size they wear. Which is probably a smaller…….nice job, tho. I really like New Look, and love the shirt dress. Take care.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @craftymystic4868 thank you so much for taking the time to write your comment, it's very helpful and I agree. I think the Big 4 ease is way over what it's supposed to be in some patterns. A couple of people have mentioned measuring the actual pattern pieces as well, and that's what I'm going to do next time I use a pattern new to me. I'll still wear the jacket, once I've sorted the sleeves and I think I can take in the polo top so all is not lost 🙂. I was quite surprised at how nice the shirt dress turned out, and I'll be making more for next summer. Thank you again 😘

  • @carolgarner5971
    @carolgarner5971 23 дні тому

    Loved it and I want to make some of the things you have tried

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @@carolgarner5971 thznk you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Do let me know if you make any of them. I can recommend the Anca shirt as a relatively easy make, as long as you don't mind a bit of clicking about on the website. Have fun, happy sewing😘

  • @judimccafferty8213
    @judimccafferty8213 23 дні тому

    I discovered you yesterday! So I was pleased to see thisvideo today. I'm back to sewing after a 50 year gap, and find the fact that you can make mistakes very heartening, if you know what I mean! You do make me laugh. That coat! Off to find your other videos xx

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @judimccafferty8213 I'm so glad you liked my video, thank you for taking the time to post a lovely comment 😊. Making mistakes is the way I learn and I think it's good to share them. I'm not a great sewist, but I still love it with a passion, mistakes and all (even that flipping coat!) 😘😘

  • @shelleykearney4864
    @shelleykearney4864 23 дні тому

    You’re a joy and make me smile xxxxxx

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @@shelleykearney4864 oh Shelley I'm so glad I make you smile. Making the videos gives me such joy, so I'm glad they make others smile too 😘

  • @carolwebb9948
    @carolwebb9948 23 дні тому

    Fantastic! Love your hushed tones when you showed your last dress.❤ perhaps grading between sizes would work better for the unisex patterns? Definitely too big for you, beautifully made though.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @carolwebb9948 thank you so much Carol, I was rather in awe of my dress....couldn't quite believe it had turned out so well 😅. I've not done any grading yet, but it's definitely something I need to learn to do. 😘

    • @carolwebb9948
      @carolwebb9948 23 дні тому

      @@pinkderdlesews you should be pleased, it looks fantastic 🙂

  • @greyhaircrafter
    @greyhaircrafter 24 дні тому

    Fabric 2 for palazzo pants❤

  • @chrisorchin7955
    @chrisorchin7955 24 дні тому

    Great first a giggle ..but not for you.. you need to check finished measurements rather than seeing according the size you think you are. Love your sense of humour and how you’re able to laugh at what’s gone wrong.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @chrisorchin7955 thank you, well I had to laugh at that jacket it was so ridiculously big 🤣. I'll definitely be checking finished sizes and quite a few people have suggested measuring ghe actual pattern pieces too. I think I'll be doing that in future especially for big 4 patterns 😘

  • @emma__sews
    @emma__sews 24 дні тому

    I'm so sorry that you have had a couple of disappointments but don't let it put you off. Such alot of effort you have put into them. I assume as they unisex they are larger. Put them aside and do something nice and easy as what they call a palate cleanser. Please don't be disappointed, we all have bad days. Maybe you have a fella you can donate them to, maybe for Christmas!? 😂😂❤❤Just found you and I love you! Subscribed!

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @emma__sews Hello Emma, thank you so much for the encouragement 💕. Going for a simple make is a brilliant idea, and I've got a nice pattern in mind. I was gutted when I first made the jacket, as it was hard work and by far ghe most complicated make I'd ever done. But I put it away and now, actually it's fine! I can shorten the sleeves and wear a big old jumper under it. The polo top is going to be chopped down to fit. Thank you again and thank you for subscribing, it means a lot to me 😘

  • @gretchenw2613
    @gretchenw2613 24 дні тому

    Thanks for the giggles 😅 Even though you had a few bumps along your sewing journey, your garments are lovely.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 23 дні тому

      @gretchenw2613 thank you so much, you are very kind. Mistakes are all part of sewing and learning and I do find some of them hilarious 😂. And occasionally, some of them turn out exactly as planned and I'm quite amazed that I actually made them😘

  • @angelalysandrou4830
    @angelalysandrou4830 24 дні тому

    Such a shame when things don’t fit it’s very disheartening, the parka looks good though, you did make me laugh with the hood. I love the Avid seamstress drop sleeve top, I’ve made quite a few without the sleeves and just put a band on.

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 24 дні тому

      @angelalysandrou4830 it's not ideal when they don't fit, but I'd rather too big than too small. I think I can salvage the polo top, and I can cope with the jacket.....but maybe without the hood up 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I've got some nice knitted fabric lined up for my next Avid seamstress top and I like the idea of putting a band on, thank you for that idea 😘

  • @alwaysinthecraftroom
    @alwaysinthecraftroom 24 дні тому

    Oh gosh you did make me laugh 😂 Honestly this is why I don’t like “commercial” patterns - most are HUGE but the one you think will be massive and sew two sizes smaller turns out to be the only one with accurate sizing and comes out tiny 😢

    • @pinkderdlesews
      @pinkderdlesews 24 дні тому

      @alwaysinthecraftroom oh you are so right!! I've done that and ended up with something fit for my Sindy doll 🤣🤣🤣. I love my Cashmerette patterns....I put my measurements in the fit calculator, it says what size to sew and voila...it fits! Glad I made you laugh, l made myself laugh too 😆 😘

  • @judimccafferty8213
    @judimccafferty8213 24 дні тому

    Oh you do make me laugh!