Cardigans and Capelets... For Summer?
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So.... I didn't get to all the projects I wanted to do this winter, but that's okay, there's no time like the present to get ready for next winter! (Or perhaps a slightly chilly summer trip...)
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I just wanna thank you again for taking the time to put subtitles on your videos. I am once again thankful because I've been trying to branch out in the channels I watch and I'm being reminded that so many people just don't bother. It's so so appreciated! Also I'm in love with that purple floral lining fabric! (Also if I had to move my birthday to another month, I think it'd be April)
Yes!! So many don’t and I also sooo appreciate it
I agree as well. Absolutely love even a small amount of effort into sub/captions !!
I'm totally agree! English is my second langage, so it help a lot. And I love all the funny subtitles with your intro music.
Yes! This!!
And without adding other, non-video related things too. There's a few channels I've seen where they add jokes, or dO ThiS To InDicAtE toNe, or describe what's happening on screen, but that's actually really bad for accessibility. But these subs are very professional, very standard "English for Hearing Impaired" that I could expect to see on tv. Good tone markers, good description of what audio is going on, everything is spelled properly and actually what is being said, and fun snippets of info for the intro and outtro
Carry the capelet as your blanket on the plane. If you dont need it as a blanket, roll the entire garment into the hood & you'll have a pillow. Just drape it into the strap on your carry-on and you'll still have your arms & hands free. Wear the raincoat & shove it into the spare overhead bin space, because there's always weird spaces behind all the boxy suitcases.
Just what I was going to offer as advice. I always like to have an airplane blanket, especially for such a long flight, and the poncho will be perfect.
I second this! Great to have a light blanket that n the plane, then a stylish cape for chilly days in England.
yes, the capelet is multiuse and *could* be used as a robe over a nighty if required.
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If you haven’t visited the V & A Museum, it would be a great place to add to your list. They have a fantastic historic costume collection. Whatever you do on your trip I hope you have a great time. I live in another country now, but I was born and raised in England and I love to visit like a tourist. There’s nowhere else on earth that celebrates history and tradition with such gusto!
the scones and tea at the cafe are a real treat (the tea room, itself is really lovely too)
For your aching travel feet: always bring two pairs of shoes that hit in different spots, so if one shoe causes blisters, you have another option that won't make it worse.
Even changing socks can help a lot
There are a few famous cobblers in London. If you're willing to spend a pretty penny, they'll make custom shoes to fit your feet exactly. Spendy? Yes. But, well worth it.
And ive seen that they have wider lasts than most of Europe. Im a womens EE width but too poor to fly even out of state lol so its a dream for now.
And it really is!!!!
Apparently, they have that think in Asia, too, and it's cheap there. Oh, and I've seen another person talking about the same thing in Italy.
As a person that lives in England I can tell you that our summers have gotten a LOT warmer, you’ll wanna bring some shorts and light t-shirts since the heat plus the humidity causes everything to cling to your skin like a wetsuit
As a knitter, the perfect time to make winter wear is spring/summer, so maaaaaybe it's ready for winter. I personally don't wear anything heavier than a hoodie in Northern Utah winters, but I'm planning a late honeymoon in Germany in December, so I'm whipping up some sweaters and cardigans this summer... in wool... in over 100-degree (38C) weather
I used to knit during summer too, watching the cricket, as it doesn't need your full attention for the most part. Then the wips grew ever greater so I stopped altogether. Knitting takes forever!
Good luck to you! Sometimes I try to work on a crochet project in summer and it’s just too hot for all that material
Don't come to Freiburg in the south-west in December then, usually that's the time when palm trees and hibiscus bushes in the area decide it's warm enough to sprout. I'm spending every New Years with my parents and relatives (further north in the heart of the Black Forest) nearly every year, just to have a chance to wear my knitted wool beanies and scarfs without sweating.
@@BananaPantsChannel I live in Sydney so it's hot most of the year. Actually last winter I didn't even need a jumper (sweater) I put some on but pretty much took them off within half an hour.
@@olgahein4384 We'll be in Wernigerode
Your Canadian viewer is MUCH appreciating this exploration as my projects include warmer things like a capelet and sweaters/cardigans for work!
Absolutely 💯😉
One thing to bear in mind in England, especially London, is that although it is not as hot as California it is very humid and can start to feel a bit soup-like (if that makes sense). I recommend light layers, so that as it gets warmer and as you're commuting between RSN and other bits of London you can add or remove layers as needed- think t-shirt and light cardigan which can be added or removed. Also pack a light rain mac/ umbrella in your everyday bag.
I highly recommend the V&A museum and (depending when you're coming to the U.K) there's an exhibition at the Tate Britain featuring John Singer Sergeant that also display the clothes from his paintings :)
The Bath Fashion Museum would be a great visit. Went a few years back as part of a uni trip and we had booked an archives viewing, where they brought out some garments that we could examine like a fully beaded regency gown.
Oh, that sounds so cool! I'm so glad you got to have that experience!
Bath fashion museum is currently closed for a few years whilst they relocate
Bath, otherwise, is pretty awesome for historical reasons.
Absolutely go to bath regardless of whether or not the museum of costume is open. Roman Baths, The Theater Royal if you are there during a show run, boules soda factory, Jane Austen, Sally Lunn bun. All great stuff!
And the best place for tea is just outside "Meade tea gardens".
As I commented to Shannon Makes, you are both MEAN. Every time I log into UA-cam to find something, I get sidetracked with your videos. I mean this as a compliment. Thank you for your videos, but I still haven't started looking for what I needed.
You are inspiring me to make some light coverups. We don't need heavy in Louisiana either.
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Highly recommend getting a pair of Birkenstocks and taking the time to break them in before the trip! They're not squishy but they are SO supportive that stepping into them is a relief. Plus no socks required!
I wish I could afford some birkenstocks 🥲 crocs will make do for now
The capelet would be perfect to wear on the plane - it can get really cold there and that looks comfy and cozy for a long flight. You can even put the hood over your eyes and nap in it. In which case, you're not packing it. :)
Also, historically speaking, what you made before you sewed the sides was what they called in the 19th C a "mantle." These were considered more practical than a shawl because they didn't fall down (even without a sash) and restrict the arms. In fact, the Bloomer advocates advised wearing them and banning shawls altogether.
I always freeze on the plane. I literally bought a super thin fleece blanket to have in my carry on to use on the plane. I agree, if you are hesitant on packing it for weight, wear it on the plane. If the weather is chillier in London, you won't regret having it.
The best thing about outerwear when traveling is that you DON’T have to pack it, because you wear it on the plane. And remember, they only count how many bags you have when getting ONTO the airplane, meaning you could wear BOTH of them onto the plane, and then as soon as it gets too warm you can pull a foldable shopping bag out of one of the pockets and then put them into that bag.
I always get really cold on planes, so I often have 2-5 jackets that I have to layer and take on and off depending on the temperature changes between boarding, flying, and landing. They don’t usually notice if your single personal item become 2-3 bags mid-flight as long as you aren’t in the way of other passengers.
When you want to cast on for a new knitting project, look for entertaining accompaniment and see that this video dropped 15 minutes before - absolutely awesome!
I am doing exactly the same! Cheers!
(Casting on a cotton dolman tee)
Wow that floral fabric takes it to the next level and I LOVE it
I love the pink cardigan, the sleeves look so comfy!
As a Brit, I do have to say please don't underestimate our weather, especially this time of year. There can be the odd couple of days of miserable cold and wet, but it can also be disgustingly hot and sweaty.
If it were me, I'd probably take only the cardigan and maybe a raincoat (more likely just an umbrella though tbh, raincoats make me feel kinda claustrophobic) and otherwise prepare for hot weather. But then I've not been to California and I don't take the heat well!!
and I am completely the same when it comes to shoes and socks! I've found out that my feet are freakishly wide, so buying wide shoes really helped, and when there are blisters Compeed blister plasters absolutely saved my life, like I seriously think I owe my first born to the lady at the pharmacy who told me about them.
While I (a fellow Brit) find anything above 25°C (77°F) Far Too Warm, I suspect Charlie does not share that opinion XD according to Google, the average summer temperature in California is ~31°C (~88°F)!
Also if this summer is anything like last summer was, the hottest bits will be right at the beginning and right at the end, and the bulk of the summer will be pretty meh.
@@taliesin-cat Jeez, I definitely could not handle California! XD
Though my understanding is that the humidity in the UK can be much worse? and of course we don't have AC.
@@taliesin-catin mypart of CA we regularly go over 100F, sometimes up to 106F. Yes, it's a dry heat, so you have to remember to drink before you're thirsty and stay indoors in the middle of the day. I'd prefer higher/dryer temps to humidity.
I really love that lining in your poncho, it's perfect. Also, as far as it being too heavy to pack, it is fairly chilly on airplanes. It'd be perfect to wear on the plane, and not count against your luggage weight nor take up space.
Band-Aids are your travel friend. Put them on your heels before blister start for prevention. Enjoy your trip. Sounds like a fun experience.
Your feet will complain, but climbing all the way to the top of St. Peter’s is absolutely worth it. I had EXACTLY the same sad foot experience on my trip. I’m autistic and I tell you, my feet are very choosy. No socks and maybe barefoot shoes for an hour or so. Longer and I start to meltdown 🤯😆
Do you mean St. Paul's Cathedral in London? If not, where is St. Peter's? I've not heard of it?
@@sandy_from_parkerlings whoops! Thanks for catching that! Yes, St. Paul’s in London. St. Peter is in Rome? Maybe? Mmmm
@@ThomiBMcIntyre Phew, I lived in the UK for 22 years and was afraid I'd missed that one! ;) Never been to Rome, but I think you're right; St. Peter's Bascillica is there. Good suggestion, by the way. I love seeing that view across the river and Millenium Walking Bridge over to the Tate, and it's a quick, easy walk from there to the Globe.
I suggest Bath. A day trip to Bath. You take a train there, it has the Roman Baths, a Historical Fashion Museum, and a Jane Austen Museum with a Tea Room. Like four of your favorite things in one day trip! And the attractions are all pretty close together. Also get your Roman bath tickets not at the Roman baths and you can skip the line. I did it on my London trip and really enjoyed it!
I was coming here to recommend Bath too! Sally Lunn's for afternoon tea is the closest the south can come to imitating Betty's of York ;)
I think the train from London might be a bit expensive nowadays, but it's definitely doable as a day trip, and if you book early you might be able to get Advance tickets (up to half off, but you have to travel on the specific time train you book)
Agreed! Bath was wonderful, and it’s a lovely day trip. More Historical Fashion, too!
Sadly the Fashion Museum is currently moving and so closed.
"Here I Am" was our wedding song!! I had it picked out for literally over a decade because of how much I live Spirit!! The whole soundtrack is absolute perfection!!
I like wearing no socks in summer, too (due to living in Northern Germany, they're kind of needed when it's colder). I use simple washable cotton sockliners (insoles? don't know the right term). Because I can take them out after wearing the shoes, the shoes dry faster, which is really beneficial for shoes (and feet) in the long run.
I live in Atlanta and I have a fan that i put my shoes on when my feet get sweaty. I should note this was never a problem until menopause started loo
I saw a travel suggestion I really liked, if you are a no-socks person. Get some basic insoles (like Dr Scholl’s), and cut them to the right size. Then get some of those “no show” shoe-liner socks, that are very low cut. Instead of putting the socks on your feet, you put them on the *insoles* upside down, so the whole surface of the insole that is touching your foot is covered, and the opening is now on the underside of the insole, next to the shoe. Voilà! No seams to rub on your feet, and you can take the socks off the insoles and throw them in the wash for fresh clean feet!
Also, I highly recommend the waterproof gel filled blister bandages. Someone else mentioned Compeed. I’ve also used the NexCare hydrocolloid ones, and Bandaid makes some. Those go on and they STAY on for DAYS, even surviving swimming or bathing. They saved my feet in Japan and in Portugal. But be careful with the adhesive on those and any socks you use. I got some stuck to my favorite bamboo socks and NEVER got it off! That adhesive is STRONG!
Hate shoes, hate socks. I live in bare feet, and when I do leave the house, I wear flip flops with a nice thick sole (specifically Rocket Dog … great quality, nice and comfy). Also, Skechers makes several no-sock sneaker styles that you can throw in the wash. That’s my go-to if flip flops aren’t the best choice.
+1 to the Skechers recommend! After I switched to Skechers for my traveling and extensive walking, my feet were so much happier
If you do get blisters, you should buy some hydrocolloid blister patches! Clean the area well, warm the patch up between your hands (sticks much better then!) and then apply it to the blister and just leave it on until it comes off by itself (or soaks up too much fluid in the shower). They are a life saver!
Totally agree. I find that own brand don't work for me, spending the extra on competed. It will help you walk around the museums, as I totally agree with the V & A. Also the British Library. Enjoy.
Compeed is the name. Grr autocorect
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For sewing matching thread.....
Test a highlighter marker or washout maker ... if it really goes away... color the spool of thread with it.
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White thread on white woven... never again.
I color that white thread with blue highlighter.... excellence !
If it’s still running, you should definitely see Operation Mincemeat. I just saw it and it is clever and hilarious. All of the characters are played by 5 actors, and they are total chameleons. And the music is amazing. 10/10
That white poncho has made itself the plane blanket/travel coat. You will need one, if only to be a pillow, and it will be a nice addition for the trip.
So I don't know about the Mrs. Quilty quilting subscription, but the same company does Hooks and Needles subscription for crochet and knitting, and while the first box was pretty good, the second and third boxes I got were very disappointing, either because of project patterns riddled with errors or much cheaper yarn than expected. I wonder if the quilting subscription is more consistent.
You should see if you could meet up with Bernadette Banner & do an episode with her!!! THAT would be awesome! 💖💖💖
If you take the pink cardigan, then you can wear that over 2-3 different colored tank tops or similar. That way you have clothes for warm AND cold weather. You also have a bigger variety of outfits with very little weight difference! (I'm sure you know the trick of having every top match 2+ bottoms and every bottom match 2+ tops for insane versatility in a very small suitcase!)
You should visit the Victoria and Albert museum! Lots of clothes to look at!
Yes, if you haven’t gotten to the V & A, that is a MUST for you. Historical costume! Right in London!
For your trip to England, I cannot stress enough the need to wear a respirator (N95, they are called FFP2 in Europe) it's respiratory illness season, and people are hopping on planes and going out while actively infectious. It would be really sad if you can't enjoy your trip because you are sick.
Bath. roman baths, crescents, fashion museum Bath.
As a fellow shoe hater, but also someone who is weird and walks WAY more than strictly necessary, might I suggest trying some hiking sandals? They allow a lot more adjustability and you can just... wash your feet when you get home?
I even did NYC in super simple hiking sandals once--like Teevas with just a front and back strap. My feet were always gross looking when we got back, but they rinse just fine and I didn't have to worry about blisters.
Also: Teahouse Theatre is a great little cafe that does Afternoon Tea in Vauxhall, London. I used to sit for hours with friends and drink tea and play games and crochet. Their food is also delicious. And they have lovely hand-knit/crocheted tea cozies! Also, inexplicably, a Mjolnir from the set of the Avengers? They let us play with it once. We were totally normal about it and not at all taking action shots.
I also have shoes and sock sensory issues. I like very breathable shoes. Birkenstocks. Crocs. Skechers go walks. I also found that socks made especially for people with diabetes don't bind at all. but i still take them off without noticing that I'm doing it. and in my sleep.
Seconding the Skechers suggestion! My feet aren't as delicate as yours, but they blister like heck in new shoes! Particularly love the ones with the memory foam insoles 😊
@@purpleicicles I adore the ones with the yoga mat insoles. don't know why, but they work for me.
@@sallythekolcat Sounds super comfy - an excellent suggestion!
Great. I just hope you don't get our 3 weeks of extreme sunshine. It's spring now and we're at 69.8f 21c. We don't have air conditioning. You will be warm.
The second one is exactly what I'd call a cardigan. It's long-ish, it's flowy. It's so pretty, too! Your videos makes me want to buy a sewing machine. I can't sew due to hand pain & a sewing machine opens so many possibilities.
Charlie, I think a good practice is to dump all new fabric in the laundry room upon arriving home with it in tow. Sort it and wash and dry it. For my own practice I wash everything in warm, sorted into dark and light, with several color catcher sheets to catch any dye released. Then I dry on low warm. Based on the past forty years, items eventually end up in a warm load. Best get the washing out of the way, and especially when sewing unknown content fabric, it is better to know before you sew it that the fabric shrinks 25%!
Tip for travelling, especially with a poncho: wear it to the airport, and then you can use it as a blanket on the plane!
Places to visit in England:
- in the Midlands -- Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon (for all the Shakespeare things)
- in Bath -- Sally Lunn Tea Shop, Pulteney Street, the Abbey, the Roman Baths, the Pump Room (to 'take the waters'), the Royal Crescent, the Fashion Museum, and So. Much. More.
Enjoy your trip!
I want the pink cardigan in a moss green or grey! Looks soooo comfy! The floral fabric as lining for the cape is so nice and the combo is gorgeous.
There is so many courses from the Royal School of Needlework that I would LOVE to take! Hope you have a great time and can't wait to see and hear all about your trip! Thank you for another great video!
I totally understand your shoe problems, I have the same thing. I have found Vivo barefoot shoes to be the only ones I can wear with bare feet from the day they arrive without any blisters or sore feet. They’re not cheap but I’ve found they last well. Good luck with the walking on this trip.
I was about to recommend Leguano's Barefoot shoes, but I have no idea if they sell anywhere outside of Germany. I own one pair of Leguanos for a little over a year and they literally withstand everything: swimming, washing machine, walking with and without socks, doing pointy feet when sitting or stacking one heel on the other foot (those are crucial for me points because every other pair I ever owned started shedding on the connection point between heel and sole or foot and toe after three months, except those leguanos). Their top fabric is light elastic so your feet are likely to stretch the shoes where your foot needs space, instead of getting squeezed into one position. But they are also pricy....
I really recommend Operation Mincemeat for London Theatre.
If you go to the top floor of the Alexander McQueen Bond Street store they have a collection exhibition. It's staffed by fashion students so if you ask really nicely they'll even get pieces out and let you look at construction.
In excellent timing Nicole Rudolph just released a video about shoe fit problems.
I live in England. My best advice is to check the weather news before you travel. We sometimes have 'summers' that are never really summer. We're just coming to the end of the wettest winter in a long time (October - April non-stop rain) so you might need a proper coat! While it's now finally warming up, we're having cold, cloudy, thunderstorm days to go with it. On the other hand, we've had a couple of record breaking hot summers so you never know!
I’ve always hated shoes and assumed that everybody hated shoes and we were just all tolerating this together because it is the social norm… however, I recently ordered shoes with a wide box that slip on and off and when I tell you it freed up bandwidth, I had no idea was being occupied. 10 out of 10 would recommend if you don’t like the sensation of socks and shoes!
Also, you can use the buttonhole setting more than once if you don’t move the set up the first time to reinforce it
Lexicon : collection of word meanings. Synonyms : dictionnary, thesaurus.
Love the cream capelet, the hood with that cute pattern inside really add something to it.
So cute to see your doggo Link popping up for TLC and treats!
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Charlie, your courage to just dive into projects blows me away - I hope to someday be able to do the same.🤞👍🤞👍
I’ve found Oxford worth a visit with all its old college architecture. It’s also fun to see filming locations of a certain young wizard’s tale in real life if you’re into that. And the Bodleian library is absolutely worth it and they offer different guided tours. I only took the short one because the weather was entirely too nice to be inside for two hours (at the end of November if you can believe it). But going back for a full tour is very much on my list.
I agree with everyone who's telling you to go to Bath for the fashion museum and the beauty of the city. If you feel ok with driving, making the trip over there from London means you can pass Stonehenge (worth a trip imo), and see some of Coventry, which is so pretty!
About the big feelings on vacation- you might be reacting to the dramatically different weather over there. Considering that you're coming from California, it might be a kind of mini seasonally depressive thing because there's so much less sunlight.
Bath fashion museum is currently closed for a few years whilst they relocate
@@velvetsunshine9106 I was just about to recommend checking first. I had only an afternoon in Bath and they were closed for an event.
Just a warning that London in the summer is HUMID and hot, I lived there for 4 years and moved almost solely because I hate summer in London so much - I would recommend a Birkenstock personally as a fellow sensory ew person. You might need an umbrella but multiple cardigans will probably be a bit much in southern England between June and early September
If you happened to feel like a quick jaunt to Northern Ireland I can garuntee you a good time, many castles, much linen and lace and excellent hobbity photo opportunities in the forest/countryside
as someone who also prefers wandering around barefoot (at least indoors) and only recently found socks that actually made walking more pleasant than without- sock quality makes SUCH a big difference. like insanely so. if you must get socks, they must be good socks, otherwise it's simply not worth it.
loved the garments today!!!! that capelet is going on the insp board Immediately 💖
Don’t pack the poncho… wear it..! And it’ll be a fab blanket for travelling..!
If youre looking for comfy shoes, have you considered TEVA sandals? (Or other similar hiking sandals, brand doesn't matter that much) Don't go for the fancy looking ones, go for the thick soled robust ones. They have great feet support, you can wear them without socks, and the soles are thick enough that you can step on sharp rocks & bits of glass without risk! Your feet Will smell, but they are the comfiest thing and much more supportive than sneakers
You could wear it (the cream one) on the plane. It’s like a blanket with incognito mode! I’m going to make a wizard variation! You inspired me to try sewing with knits.
I appreciate - more than the adorable cardiganery - someone else actually appreciating the Spirit soundtrack!
Really recomend going on a day trip to Oxford. Castles galore, book history galore. And if you deside that the queues are not for you, you can always take a stroll along the river (around the Christ Church College Meadows), make a lunch picnic on the grass and have ducklings steal some bread.
Fun new vocabulary word for you. That big black "poncho" item is more aptly called a Ruana. They are the big drapey rectangular things. As a second note. I ADORE that cream Ruana. It's SO adorable with those floral accents!
"How dare you?.... but, also yes!" Yeah... I feel you. Well done on the projects-they both came out lovely. Looking forward to some England content.
Walking in summer without socks? Sandals. That's what we always wore in summer in England. Not sure if they still do. It's been awhile since we moved to Canada. And. Back then we walked everywhere. 😊
Watching Ice Princess for the first time to see the shawl....This movie is being entered into my core memories how on earth did I not watch this as a kid it is GLORIOUS
A little late to the game, but that pink cardigan strikes me as a "mom's coffee in the morning" snuggly sweater, and now I want one!
Also, "lexicon" works. It's basically a glossary of specialty terms, often found in a book. In this case it would be a collection of specialty items, and I like it used that way!
Depending on when you are coming to England, check out all the festivals in cheltenham (science, literature, jazz, music etc) and cheltenham in general. It’s got lovely regency buildings etc, you can also see all the Cotswold villages easily from there.
Living in the other hemisphere, it's already too late to really be coat-making. But off to the Fabric Shop, I went today. Fabric bought. Thinking time. Mock-up time. THEN sewing time. With checks for fitting, fitting, fitting. It takes me hours and hours, the process spans over weeks. But it is satisfying once done.
Where sensory issues and socks are a problem, I have found that knee length compression socks are actually comfortable to wear. I get the 15-20 mm/Hg "weight" and they fit snuggly and don't shift around on your foot or leg, they also provide a hug to your legs and feet that I find soothing.
One of my favorite memories from my last trip to England was Old Sarum in Salisbury if you like historic sites like that. FWIW, I learned recently from a hiker that cotton socks can trap the moisture next to your feet and cause blisters, so you might have more luck with wool. I am a bare feet whenever humanly possible person too. Also, also: that floral lining is perfection!
You should try some wide foot shoes, they are so much more comfortable and since you are shoeless most of the time might be the reason why normal shoes are uncomfortable. For the stinky shoes try to wash them just as much as clothes if you have machine washable shoes or put some silica bags to store them like the ones that come in new shoes, they take the moisture out that may cause the bacteria and smell. I hope this helps:)
Amazon (US at least) now has some sock insole things. So you have washable socks that you don't have to put on your feet! I'm on an EXTREME budget so I haven't been able to try them yet, but I have them saved for when I have a tiny bit of money!
i prefer barefoot walking too, if possible without shoes.🙂 Once the weather gets above 10°c the sandals come out and only leave my feet once snow is on the horizon again. Get yourself some comfy walking sandals, the ones with the soft leather insole and all straps adjustable, best sandals since they came up 25 years ago and i cant live without them anymore and i can walk in them all day.
Oh, and loved your Capelet and Cardigan, they look comfy.
You NEED to come to Liverpool!! 🇬🇧 Us northerners are awesomely friendly! You won’t regret it!
Fold up both outerwear garments to see which takes up less space in your luggage. The one that takes up more room is the one you wear while traveling. Really like the hooded caplet, the lining is perfect for it.
I have similar shoe issues, and I wear some Teva sandals everywhere I go in the summer. Specifically a pair made for hiking and stuff. Freedom, no stick, no need to wear socks, adjustable. The only problem is being a person hiking around in sandals. But I've never regretted wearing them and i've often regretted not wearing them
The poncho is giving historic dress Mantua vibes and I love it.
A word of warning about the British Summer - if its hot its HOT like, humid, hard to cool down heat, and the last 2 years have been record-breakingly hot for the UK. So definitely plan layers as it can also change on a pin head, be hot, sunny, clear skies in the morning and the raining and cold in the afternoon.
Source: I live in England (unfortunately)
Seconding this. Also, only stores and large public buildings are guaranteed to have air con. For more theatre experiences you could visit Stratford-Upon-Avon (Shakespeare's home town). There are several textile museums in Nottingham. My partner's grandmother was a professional seamstress and used to go there for all of her supplies when the factories were still there. Best English city to visit IMO is York (if you can push yourself to go a little further north). The Minster is beautiful, it has a castle, there's the Viking museum and National Rail Museum, they make chocolate there, and the city centre is great for eating and shopping. The train to York from London is pretty good. I actually live not far from Cambridge, which is also good for the old colleges and quaint touristy things, too.
But then it can be cold and damp the following day. I have camisoles I can wear underneath if I need to keep warm. As someone used to hot and dry our cool and damp can feel colder than the temperature suggests so be aware of that! Especially as you come further north and into the countryside. Yesterday the sun was out here and was lovely at 21° but today we have rain and it's 11°. Chatsworth is a bit further north and east of us. The closer you get to the east coast it will also get cooler. Expect a drop of at least 5° once you are outside London! I do hope you get lovely weather but be prepared everything!
IMHO there is never a bad time to sew light outerwear; spring/fall outside layer, winter inside layer and frankly in the summer sometimes the AC is blasted so much you are chilly instead so go forth and make all the cozy layers! 🩵
Thank you for the poncho nostalgia, I hadnt thought about it for years but suddenly I need to recreate the pink, asymmetric, fringed knit one from middle school that made me feel tres chic 😂
I am in England too! If you come down to Canterbury and want a tour from an internet stranger, happy to show you around.
When you're in London, please visit Goldhawk Road, the London fabric district. It is AMAZING.
I love the Spirit soundtrack. Memories...
Literally have 3 cardigans on my knitting needles right now 😂 but I live in England (in the South!)
My 2 recommendations are:
Hidden City while in London, it's a little walking tour/quiz/game that takes you to cute and unusual places you might not see otherwise.
I also recently learnt about Whitchurch Silk Mill which is a silk weaving mill in North Hampshire, not far from London. We had a talk from one of the volunteers there at my spinning group and I hope to visit soon
Tldr for weather in the UK. If you’re coming in Summer: early summer is usually hot-dry, late summer (July/august) is usually hot-wet. Only public buildings (hotels, supermarkets, etc) will likely have air-con. For summer expect temps anywhere from 15 - 30 C. 40 C has happened but its rare.
Those are both completely adorable, as is the fluffyclean pupper! (Stinky pupper is also adorable, to be honest.) And I came back to suggest hiking sandals (you can get cute ones that don't look so hiking sandals) or Skechers (smooth insides, elastic bands, the sister trekked allllll over Ireland in them), but I see others have done so and then some, so I'm just adding to the crowd. I also adore Rocket Dogs, but I think it's because they run wide and minimal (not a lot of support), which I don't need so ymmv. Of course. You're gonna have so much funnnn!!
In the entire southern hemisphere it's late autumn, so this is ideal!
Love this! When I travel, I try to wear my heaviest outer layer on the plane. Avoids adding weight to the bag, and I feel cozy while traveling. Generally planes are cool enough I appreciate an extra layer. The hooded poncho was definitely my favorite and now I want to try making a knit cape/poncho/thing for myself before autumn rolls around.
I wanted to show you some appreciation real quick and say how in awe I always am of your sewing skills. It just blows my mind that you are able to draft these patterns in your head, cut free-hand, and then put together absolutely beautiful garments every single week. You are so talented 🤍. I hope you have the best time in England. ☺️
My birthday is at the end of May, so I'd probably move it to the beginning of June. I just love this time of year, I don't want to change it more than I have to. 😊
Hi, Don't forget to pack an umbrella, you can always use it as a parasol, if you get some sunshine.
Just saw Phantom of the Opera in London… Honestly, it was the best cast i have ever seen (and I’m a bit of a Phantom Stan). Even if you think you’ve seen it and it’s been done to death, the 2024 west end Phantom cast was absolutely BRILLIANT.
Also, can i suggest “barefoot shoes”? I wear Wildling shoes and find that i have almost no foot/knee pain when walking all day (and i wear mine without socks too, lol) (this being said after just coming home from walking around Europe for two weeks).
22:39 I adore the second one! So adorable with the lining!
If you ever come to New Zealand in the summer... please bring plenty of outerwear. Too many times camping at Christmas (first month of summer) that I have needed wooly hats, puffer coats, and extra blanket around the sleeping bag.
Beautiful and fun as usual.
Also I learned today that lexicon is a term that can be used to describe a list of things (but only in a figurative sense, it seems). I used to think it only described languages, but no ; one could say :
"Her brilliant victory was unheard of in the lexicon of chess." (source: wordreference)
As an avid word enthusiast : thank you.
2 things:
1) if you're looking at catching some musical theatre I highly recommend Hadestown, I just saw it in London a few weeks ago and it was amazing!
2) have you looked into barefoot shoes at all? They don't completely eliminate all the problems for me but they are *much* better
Same here sister, sensitive feet skin, so comfortable shoes a must. My grandfather was a shoe maker and he always said that we should always have the most comfortable shoes and protect our feet. I can only wear light cotton socks, and if I wear sandals I try to wear leather ones with no synthetic material inside..
Definitely check out Oxford while you're here. It's a beautiful city & the Pitt Rivers museum has something for everyone.
I hope you have a lovely time in the UK. Obviously the V&A Museum is a must see for sewists, but a lesser known museum is the American Quilt Museum out west in Bath. While you're there, you can also geek out on Jane Austen. A friend of mine is a taylor in Saville Row in London... that is a lovely place to ogle over fashion in shop windows, without actually shopping. If you do want to go fabric shopping, I suggest the Birmingham fabric market for amazing variety at a descent price per meter. If you are going to be there in June/July, you are unlikely to need outerwear. They don't always have air conditioning and it can be in the upper 70s/80s there in summer.
A recommendation for England: Look into getting a visitors pass for English Heritage. They have something like 400 places to visit in England. Tons of castles and historic sites to look into!
The weather here now is either roasting hot or torrential rain. Waterproofs, something warm and cool. Basically layers. There is so much to do in the south of England, I hope you have fun.
I'm watching this a day late, and I've just started the video but I found myself amused as you talked about how you weren't going to pick up a certain crafting hobby because you're too busy with many others, just as I sat down to knit! :D Anyway, love watching your videos and I hope when you visit us in the UK it's indeed fresh enough for all these amazing items!
Both pieces turned out super cute. I can never find pre-made cardigans in the exact style I want, never crossed my mind to make my own.
lovely! i especially love the cream-colored poncho-capelet thingy. the floral lining puts it right over the top and into total-wow territory!
I don't think I've ever clicked on a video so quickly. I also live in sunny, hot SoCal, and I would love to have a light cardigan for comfort. This has given me such great ideas!
Oh! Oh! I have a bag make planned for the fall (gonna craxy quilt it) coolest one I've seen yet. It's a big ol' tote bag. Basically a big tube thingy with handle on each end, sewn down the middle (becomes the bottom) with magnets on the inside top. So the folded tube has an opening in the middle which is perfect for a coat/blanket/umbrella. The lining could have many pockets, for embroidery projects or all the stuff needed for a day trip. One of my pockets will be insulated for snacks! Planned use, ren faire!
For the walking portion, you might want to look into Asics shoes. My husband has trouble with his feet and he has found them a godsend. They take foot pronation into account as well. Have fun in England!!! ❤