FIVE of my favourite sewing pattern hacks and how I made them...
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
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Ogden Cami Dress Hack
Black and yellow floral fabric (gifted to me by Minerva in exchange for a review in my own words) - tidd.ly/3lFSybP
True Bias Ogden Cami pattern - tidd.ly/36Mpb1o
Megan Nielsen Sudley Dress pattern (used for the skirt) - tidd.ly/3lH70jV
You can watch my sew-along video here - • Chatty sew-along video...
You can read my write up of this make here - www.minerva.co...
Ogden Cami Peplum Hack
The blog post I use to make this top is written by Kelli from True Bias and I’ve linked it here - truebias.com/b...
The fabric I use for my top is linked here - tidd.ly/3hCyLuj
You can watch my sew-along video here - • Sew Along | Sew an Ogd...
You can read my write up of this make here - www.minerva.co...
Sudley/Mira Dress Mash Up
Fabric - sewmesunshine....
The patterns I used to create my dress were the Megan Nielsen Sudley Dress/Top - tidd.ly/2PVzcRK and the Fibre Mood Mira Dress www.fibremood....
You can watch my very early video talking about this make here - • One Fabric Two Pattern...
Inspiration picture - Sezane
Safiya/Tabitha Mash Up (I’m wearing)
Fabric from - www.minerva.com/
The patterns I use for the dress are both taken from the Tilly and the Buttons Make It Simple book which can be ordered here - amzn.to/30oLh73
You can watch my sew-along video here • Sew That Look | Recrea...
Inspiration picture - New Look
Indigo Top Hack
Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress - tidd.ly/2Kjt2vp
Fabric: www.minerva.com/
Frill Collar Blouse Mash Up
Frill Collar Blouse made using the following pattern combinations - The Avid Seamstress The Blouse - tidd.ly/3w5sTP5
Davenport Dress by Friday Pattern Co - tidd.ly/3hsVvfZ
Sudley Dress Collar by Megan Nielson - tidd.ly/2QwWZLG
Similar fabric linked here - www.minerva.co...
Inspiration picture - Next
More info on the two hacks I mention at the end of the video:-
Button down Lyra Dress hack blog write up - www.secretlife...
Lyra/Safiya Mash Up and all the information on the #sewmashup challenge can be found in this video - • Sharing my latest sewi...
My Sewing Set-up
The sewing machine I use is a Janome Atelier 6 - amzn.to/2R1l7qg
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My rotary cutter - amzn.to/3vdZ6DE
My fabric scissors - amzn.to/3wsyvTc
My overlocker is a Janome - www.sewingmach....
My Freelance Writing Work
Threads Monthly - threadsmonthly...
The Pattern Pages - www.thepattern...
Sew It Yourself - blog.siysewity...
My camera and filming set up
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Lighting -
Music - share.epidemic...
Thanks so much for watching and for your support!
Sally xx
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Very inspirational, just proves we don’t need to be coerced into buying patterns all the time, but to be brave enough and play around with what we already have…and that’s thanks to your videos for giving us these wonderful ideas.
Ah thank you so much I’m glad you find them helpful 😊 xx
Great use of patterns you already have!
Thank you very much xx
What a lovely video! These types really get my creative juices going. Wonderful hacks!
Aw thanks so much I’m glad you liked it. Happy hacking xx
Great video, Sally! I recently make a faux play suit using chalk & notch wren blouse and safiya trousers; but my all time favourite hack is the dress I made using the TATB Skye dress but with Indigo puff sleeves and ruffle hem! It involved redrafting the Skye bodice to match the indigo bodice armscye so it wasn’t a quick/easy hack, but I love the result!
That sounds like an amazing hack with the Sky’s Dress. Funny you should say about the Wren/Safiyas because I’ve just made this as a playsuit myself - great minds haha. Thanks so much for watching xx
Fabulous makes. I’m still very new to sewing, but I love the idea of pattern hacking as I grow more confident. I’m shocked at the prices of some patterns so the versatility of making new garments from mish mash is brilliant. Your styles and fabrics really suit you.
Yes It is a good way to get your moneys worth out of a pattern but I also want to support indie brands too. It’s a bit of a balancing act isn’t it. Good luck with your hacks I’m sure you’ll have great fun x
Fabulous hacks ! 💕💕
Thank you so much for watching xx
Thanks Sally for yet another great video, so well presented . I have so many patterns that I haven't used ( don't quite know why !! ), so I'm
trying not to buy anymore ." Hacking and Mashing " could well be the way forward .
Ah thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes it definitely could be and it’s good fun too! Happy hacking xx
You can stitch down those facings under the flounce of your current dress. Bias binding would be a great method for future projects! I love your use of flounces and collars.
Thank you yes that would be a great idea. I prefer bias binding really so I'll try that next time - thank you for watching xx
These are all lovely makes. I recently bought the make it simple book so maybe i could try some hacking with those patterns
Thank you! I think that book is a great place to start lots of lovely basics to switch around x
Please never apologise for showing a make multiple times :) these are all so lovely! I need to stop being scared to try sewing viscose!
Aw thank you I’m just aware sometimes I’ve talked about them a lot! Don’t be scared you won’t look back once you’re used to it it’s my favourite fabric by far x
Hi Sally-I love your fabrics and pattern choices-wonderful choices! So fun to see each week’s makes! Thank you. 🥰😘
Thank you so much for watching 😊😊 xx
Nice makes ..the flounce on the dress looks kinder odd the way it sits.. so may be worth trying it again on something new ..thanks for sharing...
Thanks so much for watching :) xx
Great video you have made some beautiful clothes over the last few years Sally only problem how do you choose what to wear every morning.😜x
Thank you very much, yes there is that and also where to store them all haha xx
I was just looking for an Ogden cami dress idea! Thanks!
Oh good hope it helped and thanks for watching xx
Hi Sally I would really like to know how you store your patterns, especially the traced off ones? I find them difficult to store neatly.
This is an ongoing battle of mine too. At the moment I fold them as neatly as I can and store in plastic envelopes. Not the greatest but I don’t have enough space to hang them unfortunately xx
Didn’t you do an ogden cami with ruffle sleeves ????
Yes I did 😊 x