Ep. 34 - Finishing a languishing WIP, getting my sew-jo back, and starting a whole new hobby!

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
  • Hello hello! After taking a mini break, I am back with yet another podcast! I've been able to finish a few different projects all in time to show them off to you all ☺️ I also have been bit by the sewing bug and walk you through different garments I want to make as well as all of the different fabric I have recently purchased. If you stick to the end, you will find out what very large tool I acquired!
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    Finished Objects:
    Sotabosc Shawl by Elena Solier in Laine's 52 Weeks of Shawls
    Holst Garn Supersoft in Donkey
    Handspun yarn from Hello Yarn's Monthly Fiber Subscription
    Matilda Dress by Cool Stitches
    Fabric from Merchant and Mills
    WIPS:
    Marseille Sweater by Petite Knit
    Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn
    Berries and Bird Tracks socks by Yucca Takahashi in Laine's 52 Weeks of Socks Vol II
    Life in the Long Grass Yak/Sock yarn
    Yoko Top by Knitting for Olive
    Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive in Cardamom
    Zetwal Throw by Debrosse
    Patons Linen in Sage
    Acquisitions:
    Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson
    Linen fabric from Merchant and Mills
    Fabric from The Fabric Market. After upon further inspection it might not be secondhand fabric, but just sourced from all over
    Schacht Baby Wolf 4 Shaft Floor Loom

КОМЕНТАРІ • 44

  • @Dranma51
    @Dranma51 Рік тому +1

    Your fabrics are so beautiful and summery! Can’t wait to see what you make!

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому +1

      So far I made a button up from the floral embroidered fabric and I’m loving it 😍

  • @denisedejose718
    @denisedejose718 Рік тому +1

    Your spinning is absolutely beautiful! Love the colours!

  • @sharib5922
    @sharib5922 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel 😌a great combo of knitting and sewing❤️❤️❤️

  • @multifariousnature
    @multifariousnature Рік тому +1

    Your dress is wonderful!!

  • @christinegiroux8471
    @christinegiroux8471 Рік тому +1

    Your dress turned out great! And I LOVE your handspun yarn. I have never been happy with how it turns out knitted, so I give it to a friend to weave with!

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      That’s a great way to use it up as well I would imagine!

  • @a.pop_07
    @a.pop_07 Рік тому +1

    Love your dress!

  • @saraeclipse
    @saraeclipse Рік тому +1

    Your dress is gorgeous - as all your sewing and knitting project are! I love the cables on your shawl - so pretty!

  • @heatherwright5498
    @heatherwright5498 Рік тому +2

    Can’t wait to see your future sewing makes. I actually stumbled across that same site a couple weeks ago but lost that tab when my computer crashed so thanks for sharing 😊. Love your sundress, I tried convincing my teenagers to let me make them that pattern but they didn’t think it was their style :(

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Aww darn! Maybe you’ll have to make one for yourself 😉

  • @desireefuentes921
    @desireefuentes921 Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel so in love with everything your making! Also love your nail polish! What is it? So glad to have come across your page can’t wait to see what else you post

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Aww thank you so much!! 😃 my nail polish is from cirque colors and it’s their jelly base I believe. I’ve been in love with this company lately and want all their nail polish 😍 thank you for watching!

  • @QueensYarnBoutique
    @QueensYarnBoutique Рік тому +1

    Your Matilda Dress is stunning!

  • @jodi_caffeinatedyarn
    @jodi_caffeinatedyarn Рік тому +1

    That striped dress is so cute! I just love it. I'm on a big gingham and seersucker kick right now -- feels so summery.

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Yes seersucker is so nice too! 😍

  • @rosalyemongrain6769
    @rosalyemongrain6769 Рік тому +1

    I'm in love with your shawl 🥰 For your sweater I had the exact same problem when I was knitting flat on a sweater, and than I realised it wasn't my tension but the way I was purling, now that I fixed that everything is perfect 😅

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      I’m glad to hear it worked out for you!! I’m looking forward to trying the technique ☺️

  • @marybakalars564
    @marybakalars564 Рік тому +1

    LOVE my sweater you are making!
    Your dress is adorable!

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      I’m hoping to have it for you this weekend!!

  • @nickybebb2140
    @nickybebb2140 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful podcast 💃💥🧶❣️just love this dress on you and all the fabrics you’ve purchased at such good prices! I’m not a sewer but will hopefully be one day so keep inspiring and encouraging us all please!! Great also to hear about your super outdoors life and everything that brings with it so thank you 🙏💥💃❣️🙏🙏🙏

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Oooh you should definitely try sewing out! It’s so fun 🤩 and thank you!!

  • @SONDERknit
    @SONDERknit Рік тому +1

    Gah! Such beautiful makes! You need to come mountain biking in Steamboat with meeeeee😊

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Omg that would be awesomeee. I remember seeing the mtn bikers out there last fall and it looked so fun!

  • @madisonmonteze
    @madisonmonteze Рік тому +1

    Loved seeing all of your sewing projects and plans! And can’t wait to see your handspun night shift shawl! Congrats on your new loom 💕

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Thank you!! I’m so excited to learn more about it ☺️

  • @TheSolipsist0
    @TheSolipsist0 Рік тому

    When knitting stockinette in the flat I also struggle with tension (beeing a tight knitter) when doing the purls. A colleague of me suggested using a thinner needle to only do the purls and this works quite well for me. Now there i no difference noticeable. Hope that helps. 😊

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому +1

      I think that’s exactly what I was trying to describe ☺️ so if you keep the smaller needle on the left side, when you to your work that is the one that you’re purling with. I’m excited to give it a try!!

  • @sharikremer4018
    @sharikremer4018 Рік тому +2

    If someone asked me to knit them a sweater, I'd be like..." uh not happening. Dream smaller". Big projects like that make my hands hurt. But you go girl! Your makes are always so beautiful! Love that shawl!

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Haha I hear ya! But I will say my aunt is worth it ☺️

  • @CoolStitches
    @CoolStitches Рік тому +1

    i'm so glad you enjoy the matilda dress 💖💖💖

  • @barbararadzeviciusbondi4150
    @barbararadzeviciusbondi4150 Рік тому +1

    Hi new subscriber, Im Bondi Crafter on UA-cam. I love the Sotabosc Shawl. Happy Summer there in the Nth hemisphere

  • @YoungfolkKnits
    @YoungfolkKnits Рік тому +1

    Beautiful projects and I adore your dress and shawl together! So pretty ❤❤

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Thank yoooou 🥰 and thanks for the lil push for me to get this video out haha

  • @celestedouville2529
    @celestedouville2529 Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness, I went to the HCLS and this is the first time ever I am the first to put a book on hold! The Zero Waste Pattern book had already been ordered by someone and no one else has it on hold! So excited to give it a try. Because I may have already purchased a huge $10 bag of fabric from the Textile Center Garage Sale last week. (I bought three sets of linen fabric, a rayon knit, a cotton knit, and 4 sets of wool).

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  Рік тому

      Omg I’ve never heard of the textile center garage sale and now i need to go!!