Lovely makes ! I like body suits as they do feel so smooth and comfortable, just a bit tricky when in a hurry for the loo😬. I’m always impressed with the amount of things you make having small children as well , Bridget
Hi Amelia, Lovely makes as usual! I just got to the part about the collar of the Lyra dress and how difficult it was to work with in viscose and I immediately wanted to give you a smart tip for the next time. That is to press the interfacing on to the fabric BEFORE you cut out the collar and stand, that way it won’t slither around and you get perfect edges and no fraying. If you use the finest interfacing you can put it on both upper and under collar pieces. Now on with the rest of the video! 😊
Thank you! That is a great tip. I did use very lightweight interfacing on the collar - but it would have been so much easier to fuse, then cut! I will definitely do that next time. Thanks!
Really enjoy your podcast and love some of your makes, especially this Lyra dress!!! Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍 I need to ask you to make a video on how you manage to sew with young children ??!! I only have one and the struggle is real 😅!
Thank you Kady! I will try to included some of the ways I sew with little people in a future video. It is definitely little pockets of time here and there - they keep you busy! 😊
For a really snuggly Billie Sweatshirt dress I added the TATB Freya cowl neck. At 5'11" I didn't increase the length but wear a Rowan body and leggings/jeggings underneath with boots, super cozy. I have used both jersey cable knit and sweatshirt fabric. Teamed with the Hudson pants when indoors, I can't use the heating, I'm too warm 😁
Lovely video, Amelia! I'm actually keeping a spreadsheet now to see what I wear the most. Last year, the Toaster Sweater (1 & 2) was definitely up there. I'm curious to see what this winter brings!
That is such a great idea. I'm trying turning hangers in my wardrobe once I have worn something, to keep track a bit more, but I love the idea of a spreadsheet!
After all the mentions of layering up with a turtleneck top I was so sure the bonus pattern was going to be the TATB Freya or similar :D maybe a 7th winter staple? I definitely need the Rowan - I've been trying to find a tshirt pattern to wear with my memade skirts but dislike how they scroofle (a real word!) up around the waistband. A bodysuit would solve my dilemma! Thanks for the inspo!
It is really funny - I have made the Freya but don't reach for it nearly as often as my Rowan tops, so I had to include them instead. They are definitely better for avoiding all 'scroofle' issues. Love that word! ❤
Oooh I’ve been tempted by the Lyra for a while and you’ve reminded me to bump it up my list again! Maybe for next autumn here… ☺️ Thanks for a lovely video Amelia. My autumn / winter most worn items are definitely the York pinafore by Helen’s Closet and one of your top 5 - the Billie jumper. I have made several of each and they’re worn constantly through the cooler months. ☺️ About 10 months of the year to be honest!
The Billie jumper is such a good winter wardrobe staple - I love your versions too! I have the Ruby pinafore from Helen's Closet on my list to make soon. I hope you enjoy making your Lyra. I reach for it all the time!
Loved your makes and very informative opinions.I would love a video on how you grade out your patterns.The fabric of the first Billie dress is stunning.Instead of cutting it to make a sweater why not make a tunic? Take the hem band off and make side splits ,that way you'd keep most of the fabric.You could make it into a dress by making a longer and wider contrast hem band and then add longer contrast sleeve bands. Whatever you decide I am looking forward to seeing your finished make.
Thank you Maureen, I am glad you enjoyed the video! I love your idea for the Billie, side splits could have worked really well. I have shared what I did to it in this week's video!
I hope you love sewing the expansion pack, Mary! I was so happy to be able to make a more wintry version of the Vetiver as I reached for it all through the summer!
Mine are the Mandy Boatneck and Monroe Turtleneck free top patterns from Tessuti. I’ve also lengthened them into just above the knee dresses. I think I’m at 5 versions now with 2 or 3 more planned. I do have to widen the sleeves and turtleneck a bit.
I really love the Monroe too, but haven't made the Mandy Boatneck yet. It sounds like a great idea to lengthen them into dresses! Thanks for watching. 😊
I adore these makes 😍 thank you for sharing! I love my Rosa dress from Rosery Apparel, I put a cropped cardigan over the top and tights underneath and it's so warm!
Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video! I love Rosery Apparel dresses too. I made the Hazel and wear it all through the year - such great patterns!
I love watching your videos and seeing your beautiful makes. A video on grading between sizes would be super helpful. I'd like to try the last blouse pattern with a checked fabric too but think I'd struggle to pattern match the princess seams. Yours is beautiful 😍
Another fabulous vlog Amelia I love everything that you’ve made such versatile pieces🧵 I would like to watch a vlog on how you grade your patterns as your measurements are are the same as mine and I sometimes struggle to get the correct fit. 🥰
Thank you so much Lynne for watching, and I am glad you enjoyed the video. I will try to include a tutorial on grading in a future video very soon. Thanks for watching!
Hi Amelia, I like your Vetiver top a lot. The princess seams give a real professional touch to the shirt. The pattern is lined? Thanks for your suggestions and all the details on various patterns. I really appreciate!
Thank you for watching Ilaria! The Vetiver top is not lined, but there are instructions on how to sew it with french seams, so the inside is finished off beautifully.
Love that Vetiver top. The pattern I have reached for many times in the past is: Silhouettes Pattern, Classic Blouse. Although, lately, watching all you lovely ladies and what you make, I am getting more experimental-making dresses and using bodices as just cropped tops. Too many idea and too little time. Do you fine that to be true? Love your videos.
I definitely agree that I have so many more ideas than time to sew them! The classic blouse looks like a beautiful piece to add to a handmade wardrobe! ❤
That Vetiver top is really lovely! I don't buy that many patterns but I'll be buying this one, and could see myself making many variations of it. It's not often I come across a pattern I like this much. It's the sort of thing I have in my head but couldn't hope to design myself. I really enjoyed this video and will be subscribing. Good to know you're in England - the accent made me think otherwise! Also good to know that you ride a bike! Do you ride in a skirt/dress?
Thank you, Lizzie. The Vetiver top is so gorgeous. Definitely one of my favourite patterns. Thank you so much for subscribing and yes, I ride in skirts and dresses - as long as they are not too tight! 😂
Thanks for this really useful blog! I have a question about the Rowan please. Does the bodysuit have fastening at the crotch? I guess it must but I can’t see mention of that from the info on the MN website. All lovely makes as always Amelia. 👍
I bought the pattern before they added the lower neckline option. But I find the standard neckline to be plenty deep enough for me! Any lower and I think it might be a bit revealing for me. Thanks for watching!
The sleeves caught me out- I’ve got a half made lyra that has no sleeves because the arm hole is so tight I just know it’s going to be too uncomfortable 😞 I found the indigo sleeves to be the same.
It is really interesting to know it isn't just me that finds Tilly sleeves quite tight! Sorry that it meant you haven't finished your Lyra though! I really should have thought about it before making the Lyra as I also found the Indigo sleeves to be tight fitting. I think I need to remember in the future that Tilly sleeves are on the small side!
It would be great if you could do a video on how you grade out your patterns. I loved all the patterns you showed in this video! Thanks.
Thanks Caitlin! I will try to film a tutorial soon.
@@sewamelia Awesome, thanks! Love all your videos!
Oh yes. A video on grading..or any other technique that you use, would be fantastic
Thank you! I will try to include a tutorial in a future video.
Lovely makes ! I like body suits as they do feel so smooth and comfortable, just a bit tricky when in a hurry for the loo😬. I’m always impressed with the amount of things you make having small children as well , Bridget
Thank you Bridget. I am luck to still get nap time, but I think as that is soon to change, I might not get quite as much time in the sewing room!
Cuff and hemband made that dress!!!
They make it a bit more interesting, for sure!
Love your winter wardrobe xx
I agree the neck line is a little snug, I also have both colours of cream and navy fabric, love it so much, so soft 😊
Isn't it the snuggliest! I need to try and use up the scraps for something else now. The fabric is too cosy to leave in my remnants bag.
You could add a bit of red Rick rack to the “Daventina” collar. It could look quite nice!
Thank you Elizabeth, I really like that idea!
Hi Amelia, Lovely makes as usual! I just got to the part about the collar of the Lyra dress and how difficult it was to work with in viscose and I immediately wanted to give you a smart tip for the next time. That is to press the interfacing on to the fabric BEFORE you cut out the collar and stand, that way it won’t slither around and you get perfect edges and no fraying. If you use the finest interfacing you can put it on both upper and under collar pieces. Now on with the rest of the video! 😊
Thank you! That is a great tip. I did use very lightweight interfacing on the collar - but it would have been so much easier to fuse, then cut! I will definitely do that next time. Thanks!
Super selection, thanks for sharing !
I am glad you enjoyed the selection. Thank you for watching!
Really enjoy your podcast and love some of your makes, especially this Lyra dress!!! Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍 I need to ask you to make a video on how you manage to sew with young children ??!! I only have one and the struggle is real 😅!
Thank you Kady! I will try to included some of the ways I sew with little people in a future video. It is definitely little pockets of time here and there - they keep you busy! 😊
@@sewamelia they really do 😅🤣
Love your videos. Hearing about how you grade the patterns and which fabrics to use is great
Thank you so much Deb. I am glad you are enjoying the videos and that they are helpful!
For a really snuggly Billie Sweatshirt dress I added the TATB Freya cowl neck. At 5'11" I didn't increase the length but wear a Rowan body and leggings/jeggings underneath with boots, super cozy. I have used both jersey cable knit and sweatshirt fabric. Teamed with the Hudson pants when indoors, I can't use the heating, I'm too warm 😁
Thank you, Mandy. That is a great idea to add a cowl neck to the Billie and would make it so snuggly! I love the idea of layering it up too - so cosy!
Love all your outfits!
Thank you, Glenna.
You have a lovely wardrobe!
Thank you!
Lovely video, Amelia! I'm actually keeping a spreadsheet now to see what I wear the most. Last year, the Toaster Sweater (1 & 2) was definitely up there. I'm curious to see what this winter brings!
That is such a great idea. I'm trying turning hangers in my wardrobe once I have worn something, to keep track a bit more, but I love the idea of a spreadsheet!
Great makes❣️
Thank you!
I was surprised you didn't pick your Hug Hoodie because that make looked SO cosy and inspired me to buy the pattern :-)
I was so close to picking that one, but I decided on the Bille because of my dress and sweatshirt versions. But I do love my Hug Hoodie too!
I think you may have persuaded me to purchase the Vetiver top...tempted, very tempted by the long sleeve version!
Isn't the long sleeve version pretty! Thank you for watching.
After all the mentions of layering up with a turtleneck top I was so sure the bonus pattern was going to be the TATB Freya or similar :D maybe a 7th winter staple?
I definitely need the Rowan - I've been trying to find a tshirt pattern to wear with my memade skirts but dislike how they scroofle (a real word!) up around the waistband. A bodysuit would solve my dilemma! Thanks for the inspo!
It is really funny - I have made the Freya but don't reach for it nearly as often as my Rowan tops, so I had to include them instead. They are definitely better for avoiding all 'scroofle' issues. Love that word! ❤
Lovely blog Amelia, as usual some beautiful and varied makes. Love watching your videos. Thank you 😊💐
Thank you so much Bridget. I am glad you enjoy watching the videos. 😊
Thanks for sharing Amelia, always love your vlogs. Beautiful makes as always.
Looking forward to the next x
Thank you, Lorraine! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Interesting. I’m tempted to try the billie dress now. Yours are beautiful
Thank you Jan! It took a bit of fitting, but I am really pleased with it now.
Oooh I’ve been tempted by the Lyra for a while and you’ve reminded me to bump it up my list again! Maybe for next autumn here… ☺️ Thanks for a lovely video Amelia. My autumn / winter most worn items are definitely the York pinafore by Helen’s Closet and one of your top 5 - the Billie jumper. I have made several of each and they’re worn constantly through the cooler months. ☺️ About 10 months of the year to be honest!
The Billie jumper is such a good winter wardrobe staple - I love your versions too! I have the Ruby pinafore from Helen's Closet on my list to make soon. I hope you enjoy making your Lyra. I reach for it all the time!
Great overview, thank you! I would love to see how you grade your patterns.
Thank you Beth. I will film a tutorial soon.
Great vlog! Am going to make Lyra soon so will check sleeves before cutting fabric, thank you for tip 👏
So glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy sewing your Lyra!
Yes would love to see how you grade please 😊
Thank you Louise! I will try to film a tutorial soon.
Loved your makes and very informative opinions.I would love a video on how you grade out your patterns.The fabric of the first Billie dress is stunning.Instead of cutting it to make a sweater why not make a tunic? Take the hem band off and make side splits ,that way you'd keep most of the fabric.You could make it into a dress by making a longer and wider contrast hem band and then add longer contrast sleeve bands. Whatever you decide I am looking forward to seeing your finished make.
Thank you Maureen, I am glad you enjoyed the video! I love your idea for the Billie, side splits could have worked really well. I have shared what I did to it in this week's video!
I would love to see how you grade your patterns. I am losing weight (yay!) and am needing to change my patterns.
I will definitely try to film a tutorial soon to show how I grade patterns.
Nice review of makes. You can access some beautiful prints and a variety of types of fabrics.
Cheryl
Thank you so much Cheryl, I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Enjoyed the video thanks Amelia
Thank you for watching Anne!
Great to repeat patterns and you've made some lovely items.
Thank you. I do like repeating patterns!
@@sewamelia me too, I want value for money with my patterns.
I love everything you make Amelia.❤
Thank you so much! ❤️
Great video Amelia, beautiful makes. Thank you. I am just off to purchase the Vetiver expansion pack. I absolutely loved my previous Vetiver.
I hope you love sewing the expansion pack, Mary! I was so happy to be able to make a more wintry version of the Vetiver as I reached for it all through the summer!
Mine are the Mandy Boatneck and Monroe Turtleneck free top patterns from Tessuti. I’ve also lengthened them into just above the knee dresses. I think I’m at 5 versions now with 2 or 3 more planned. I do have to widen the sleeves and turtleneck a bit.
I really love the Monroe too, but haven't made the Mandy Boatneck yet. It sounds like a great idea to lengthen them into dresses! Thanks for watching. 😊
I adore these makes 😍 thank you for sharing! I love my Rosa dress from Rosery Apparel, I put a cropped cardigan over the top and tights underneath and it's so warm!
Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video! I love Rosery Apparel dresses too. I made the Hazel and wear it all through the year - such great patterns!
I love watching your videos and seeing your beautiful makes. A video on grading between sizes would be super helpful. I'd like to try the last blouse pattern with a checked fabric too but think I'd struggle to pattern match the princess seams. Yours is beautiful 😍
Thank you Doreen! I will try to film a grading tutorial really soon. Thanks for watching!
Another fabulous vlog Amelia I love everything that you’ve made such versatile pieces🧵 I would like to watch a vlog on how you grade your patterns as your measurements are are the same as mine and I sometimes struggle to get the correct fit. 🥰
Thank you so much Lynne for watching, and I am glad you enjoyed the video. I will try to include a tutorial on grading in a future video very soon. Thanks for watching!
Hi Amelia, I like your Vetiver top a lot. The princess seams give a real professional touch to the shirt. The pattern is lined? Thanks for your suggestions and all the details on various patterns. I really appreciate!
Thank you for watching Ilaria! The Vetiver top is not lined, but there are instructions on how to sew it with french seams, so the inside is finished off beautifully.
Love that Vetiver top. The pattern I have reached for many times in the past is: Silhouettes Pattern, Classic Blouse. Although, lately, watching all you lovely ladies and what you make, I am getting more experimental-making dresses and using bodices as just cropped tops. Too many idea and too little time. Do you fine that to be true? Love your videos.
I definitely agree that I have so many more ideas than time to sew them! The classic blouse looks like a beautiful piece to add to a handmade wardrobe! ❤
@@sewamelia 🥰
Really lovely! We're heading into Summer yet it is temperamental weather wise in Australia. I love that Lyra dress!
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the video. The Lyra is such a versatile dress. I wore it in the summer too as the viscose lawn is so floaty!
That Vetiver top is really lovely! I don't buy that many patterns but I'll be buying this one, and could see myself making many variations of it. It's not often I come across a pattern I like this much. It's the sort of thing I have in my head but couldn't hope to design myself. I really enjoyed this video and will be subscribing. Good to know you're in England - the accent made me think otherwise! Also good to know that you ride a bike! Do you ride in a skirt/dress?
Thank you, Lizzie. The Vetiver top is so gorgeous. Definitely one of my favourite patterns. Thank you so much for subscribing and yes, I ride in skirts and dresses - as long as they are not too tight! 😂
@@sewamelia maybe you could do a video on this subject one day!
Thanks for this really useful blog! I have a question about the Rowan please. Does the bodysuit have fastening at the crotch? I guess it must but I can’t see mention of that from the info on the MN website. All lovely makes as always Amelia. 👍
Thanks for watching Elaine! It dies have poppers at the crotch, which makes it easy to get on and off.
Amelia, did you do the higher or lower neckline on the Patina . It looks perfect on you! Just bought the expansion pack on the Vetiver top, love it!
I bought the pattern before they added the lower neckline option. But I find the standard neckline to be plenty deep enough for me! Any lower and I think it might be a bit revealing for me. Thanks for watching!
The sleeves caught me out- I’ve got a half made lyra that has no sleeves because the arm hole is so tight I just know it’s going to be too uncomfortable 😞 I found the indigo sleeves to be the same.
It is really interesting to know it isn't just me that finds Tilly sleeves quite tight! Sorry that it meant you haven't finished your Lyra though! I really should have thought about it before making the Lyra as I also found the Indigo sleeves to be tight fitting. I think I need to remember in the future that Tilly sleeves are on the small side!
Please to the grading video
Thank you, Marjorie. I will film it soon.