If I had my nails done, hair colored, cut and styled, worked half a day, all in a day, I would be exhausted! You look fresh as a daisy. Not to mention mama duties! I’m currently watching reruns of the Olympic opening ceremonies, Celine is singing her heart out and I’m so happy she looks well and belting her song out. I’m tearing up. I get very emotional watching the Olympics anyway. To answer your question about shopping, no I don’t really shop anymore, either in shops, the mall or even online. I hardly wear ready to wear any longer, nothing really fits me well and I can make my clothes and they look so much better, custom made by me! I do look at Pinterest for ideas. I love watching UA-cam “sew the look” videos where they recreate a fashion look by pairing sewing patterns with fabric.
Life is short and hard! Do all the pampering! While I was having my nails done this week, my manicurist gave me a hand massage. It was so relaxing I decided right then that I need to book a full body massage . It’s been years since I’ve had one! I’m loving your daily blogs, Ruan. 😊 I get lots of inspiration from you and your Soul Sisters. I rarely go shopping any more for myself. Yesterday a friend and I took a trip to go to a quilt/sewing machine shop and to JoAnn. Yes, we bought lots! It’s a shame that we have to drive 1 1/2 hours to get to shop, but we persevere! After five hours of shopping,I was exhausted. She could have continued for many more hours. 😂 I’ve been embroidering this morning and I hope to finish a prototype of a memory bear using my dad’s clothes today. Then on to making a bag for my brother for his birthday. Your bag kit and fabrics are glorious! I can see a beautiful Zadie using the black modal jersey and can’t wait to see it made up and accessorized. Bold red jewelry and shoes would be beautiful and really pop the outfit. I enjoy making bags with kits. I had heard a while back that 1st for Fabrics was considering starting shipping overseas. I hope they do! I’d love to get my hands on their fabrics, kits, and Oh, those buttons! Buttons are a huge passion of mine! Thanks for taking the time to make the daily vlogs this week, Ruan! 😘 Sew with joy!
Love the bag kit, that is going to look great. Totally understand your concerns regarding the children & tracking them-real sigh of relief when they get home again. I do that with my hubby when he goes off on his bike, as he has been knocked off twice! Re shopping, habits change - I have a friend who has a clothes/handbag shop in my local town but as for big stores you can usually see what they have on line. I am probably more likely to have a nose around independent shops if I’m away. Thank you Ruan, another great blog.😊
I get my ideas from you and the other English UA-camrs. Y’all have the best patterns and fabric choices. I live in a small town in Texas and no fabric shops close to me. 🙁
Great to see the reality of sewing as a working mum. I always wonder how you all get so much sewing done. I always laugh when I get my hair curled when it’s cut and I’m going nowhere 😂. Last time another mum said how glam I was looking. I was like I’m just going home to get the house cleaning done and staying in 🤣🤣 Have a fab weekend xx
Wow Ruan the bag fabric is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your week with us. I really enjoyed it. I don't know how you find time to sew with a busy schedule like yours but you do and make beautiful things.
Thank you for your great vlogs, I'm enjoying watching them over here in NZ. I get lots of ideas and inspiration, and you have a lovely, friendly, relatable style.
I too don't buy many ready to wear garments since i started to really get into sewing. I do buy knitted cardis though as I don't knit garments. I also purchase jeans- I love NYDJ jeans as they fit the best on me. Love your daily blogs. I miss them when Christmas is over, Happy Weekend!
I love NYDJ jeans, too. They fit me well, are very comfortable, and wear well. I love my white ones. So do my dogs, unfortunately. They wash like a dream, though.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching your daily shenanigans Ruan. Love your Bet Lynch Fleur. I think that pattern appreciates a swishy drapey fabric. Your hair has obviously been the star of the week 😁🤫😂 Thanks for the entertainment 😍🥰
Hello Ruan, thank you for doing these daily vlogs, so interesting to see how the working girl survives the working week. I am retired have been for a number of years. I didn’t sew my own clothes when I was working, don’t know if I would have found the time 😂 Anyway great vlog as always keep up the fab content! Happy sewing 🧵
Loving your episodes. I have been particularly inspired by one of your makes and bought a pattern and will be making a lovely tie front blouse for summer. At the moment it's very cold in Sydney, Australia and I'm making the warmest fleece pants to keep warm around the house. In Sydney we can get double sided quilted Indian block printed fabrics. However, it is quite expensive as it is vey narrow. All the best. I love when the children appear. Love your sense of humour, love all the fabrics and makes. Very inspiring.
Yes to the shopping for inspiration, sally from secret life of a seamstress does that and then recreates the outfit. I love the bag making kit, it’s on my list of things to treat myself to. Love the hair …… beautiful ❤
Thanks for sharing your days and making me feel like it’s possible to do all the sewing I want to do as well as everything else! I feel like you’re talking to me directly despite being in the US! My husband is from Hastings and when he comes in the room and hears your voice he puts on a northern UK accent and😂 he loves you too! ❤
I've absolutely loved your vlogs this week! That fabric is stunning for your Pepin Tote. Might I suggest you look for the small metal feet to put on the bottom of the bag to protect it from dirt and wear? I think they're called handbag feet or bottom studs. And cheers to some pampering! You deserve it! ❤
That’s a good idea but the backpack won’t actually “sit” upright on the ground if you know what I mean. I use mine all the time and it just flops on its back 😂
@@theyorkshiresewgirl In the last tote I made, I used a piece of plastic corrugated board cut to size in the bottom to make a good sturdy base (lightweight & waterproof). But I didn't think of the feet at the time.
Good morning! It’s Saturday morning here. Watching your video and having an ice coffee, yum 🤤. My you had a busy day yesterday. Everyone deserves a spa day. It makes you feel refreshed and happy. Gotta take care of yourself. You look beautiful 🤩. I haven’t had time for sewing in the last two days but maybe today. We will see 😊. It’s hard letting our kids grow up. Letting them have their independence a little at a time is hard. It’s not stalking it’s keeping track of your child 👍. I did that too except for tracking my son’s phone. We didn’t have that when my son was young . You’re a good mother 😊. Lovely bag kit and fabrics. Lovely earrings too. I don’t go shopping either. I either don’t like the clothes or can’t find what I want or I’m like I can make that. I love going to flea markets and antique shops. They’re fun. I think everyone who is following you understands that you can’t possibly answer every comment. From what I have been reading, we all are just enjoying your videos. They are fun. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit the videos. It’s a lot of work. Thank you for sharing! Your very chatty friend Diane 😅❤
I say if you can pamper yourself do it. Love the bag kits, been trying to get some of the noodlehead patterns but so far most places I have tried to find here are sold out. You look gorgeous, have a great one.
Looking good.... it's nice to have a bit of pampering every now and again 😎 On the ready to wear - I think since the Pandemic and online shopping I've really got out of the habit. But i do love to get ideas from fashion shows online - love to watch D&G Dior Chanel...and I do buy Hello Fashion I like the themes that come up and I have tried to replicate some ideas in my sewing. Not a lot 🤣but love the inspiration.
It’s been lovely watching your vlogs this week, thank you Ruan! 😊 I know how you feel about your son going out on his own, I left my eldest at a party recently it was the longest 2 hours of my life 😂. Some lovely purchases, love those buttons 😍 I don’t go shopping very often, but when I do go I always think I could make that….if I had the time. I should try to get a balance of buying ready to wear and fabric but I think fabric will always win 😆
Going out shopping on a Saturday used to be one of my favourite things but like you I go very rarely now, not sure if it's covid related or just I'm spending all my money on fabric instead 😂 but good idea to go for inspiration x
Another fabulous bag kit!! Noodlehead patterns are great ❤ I love a quilted bag! You look lovely Ruan and self care is important😊 My daughter is almost 19 and I still stalk her😂 I don’t tend to go to the mall as much these days and definitely don’t buy as many RTW garments. I do like to look on online for inspiration, and if I do see something in a store I tend to think “ I could probably make that.”😁
Love your chatty vlogs! I’m fair gruntled with myself, I’ve just made my first Sauvie sun dress, love it, so much I’ve plans for another two, get me!! 🐾🐾
Another enjoyable vlog Ruan. I watch you in bed each night as hubby is away. You look lovely after your beautifying. I love the bag fabrics, they go so well together. The block print fabric is lovely, very summery and I wonder what you'll make with it🤔 See you tomorrow!
Really enjoyed your vlog again thank you. Your hair and nails look fabulous. Can totally relate to the worry of our kids going out o couldn't relax til walked back in the door crazy as it sounds I know they were fine but there was always horrible feeling but mine are grown up now and children of their own....but yet I still worry. I think once you have children your whole life changes and you never stop worrying about them. Lovely fabrics I'm fabric shopping next week can't wait 😊
Nothing wrong with being a pampered princess every now and again! Your multi-colored buttons look delicious 🙂 My new glasses frames look a bit like that, but just a wee bit more subtle, I think. I'm getting bolder in my old age. Sort of... sometimes haha That bag is going to be jubilant. What a way to add a bit of happiness to your life just toting things to work. Can't wait to see it all made up.
Great vlog Ruan. As 😊for shopping I don’t shop the way I used to either but that’s partly because I’m not driving at the moment. Also I have got far more interested in sewing and fabric. However, recently I have bought some things in the Jigsaw sale( it’s always fabulous) because I went to a style evening with my friend and saw a jumpsuit and a special dress for a very big anniversary. Also it’s so lovely to see how it all looks straight away. I don’t try and replicate things very often as it’s usually more expensive🤨I used to sew partly for the economy as it was so much cheaper and I love clothes. Nowadays it’s an investment, except occasionally when you have a well used pattern and fabric on an offer. I think I’ve got out of touch too by not looking in the shops! There are some nice things. 😊
Pedicures and haircuts for me, do my own nails with a lamp at home. Sew-Jo MIA, bit of an issue when the summer hols are my main break of the year!! Womble just arrived on my shoulders again, Baggage snuggled by my side and Rosie-Pickle sitting on my feet (by choice . . . ) Your kit is fabulous, I bought a Noodlehead pattern to sew last summer, not sure when it’ll get started! Fairfax jackets in need of cutting out. Still loving the daily vlogs, thank you.
I think red is your neutral :-) Shopping used to be a leisure pursuit for me at one time, but no longer. I rarely go into town and even if I'm in town I don't shop for clothes or anything, really. I just do what I need to do, which usually involves buying fabric, although there are few fabric options, thread, or other habby stuff. No, I don't buy ready to wear clothes, can't remember when I last did, other than bras and knicks and one day I may get around to making those, too. I used to get my hair and nails done when I was working, but now I'm retired and living on my pension, there's no money for those luxuries as well as patterns and fabric. My choice, obvs I could stop buying fabric and get my hair and nails done instead, but it's just not going to happen :-)
I window shop online. I do screenshots or copy images of what i like. That way i dont actually buy anything but I do quell that hunter gatherer desire.😂
Did you see the leopard print denim jacket in Next when you were in Ruan? 😱😍 I like to look but rarely buy anything other than “comfies”. Everything shrinks in the wash and ends up too short/tight so I prefer to make most of my own clothes now. The quality just isn’t the same in shop bought clothes now either 🤔
Love your hair. Gorgeous - had a look on rainbow fabrics and was tempted but decided not to indulge myself 😂 the thought of trying to squeeze it somewhere is stopping me 😂
Your hair and nails look lovely. I did some grad dress alterations for a young lady who will be off to beauty school in the fall. She has already taken some hair styling courses through our local high school. In exchange for the sewing she is going to trim my hair a bit this week and then just before she goes to college she is going to lop off about 4 or 5 inches and style it a bit. I told her I would be her guinea pig for anything she is learning at school. I love doing a barter for sewing. Love the bag kit. I plan on making a circle shaped bag for the fall. I actually buy bags from thrift stores and repurpose them, using the fabric and hardware. It saves me money and gets my creative juices flowing. I used to love shopping, not so much now. My shopping is usually for groceries. But i do love to browse the fabric store. Even if i just need to pop in for notions it's fun just looking at all the beautiful fabrics. My local store had a 55% off sale this past week, great for stocking up on thread. I did buy a little bit of fabric. A bride i sewed for last year picked me up some cotton fabric in Hawaii while on her honeymoon. She also found a lovely remnant of a viscose print, about .5 of a metre. I was able to get 2 different solid coloured pieces of viscose to colour block a blouse at $5 a metre. I restrained myself from buying any of the new fall fabrics. I always assume you read all the comments and really never expect or need a reply. I love reading the comments people leave because quite often, they can be helpful to the readers. Enjoy your weekend!
No need to reply at all. Love the Rainbows fabrics fabric. Your vlogs are brilliant fun. Off now to faff about getting the neck right on my Lois frock by Tessuti. Oh and the trouble with buying ready to wear, apart from fit, is that it cuts down on the reasons to buy fabric and all the other goodies. x
Talk about someone that can do it all, you can girl, WOW. I Love your curly hair but I’m with you about the curve in the bangs. My hairdresser always makes them flat and I like poofy(is that a word) a little. Earrings are cute, wear everyday. Btw, I didn’t catch the top you are wearing, very cute. I don’t have any malls near me but go to the expensive stores to, what we call, snoop shop. Get inspired by expensive clothes.
Ruan, I really enjoy watching your videos. I live in Canada and I discovered you just before Christmas. I almost wish I wasn’t retired because you show so many dresses that I would love to make to wear to work. I have one question. Where do you store all the clothes that you make? Your wardrobe must be bursting! Because of our Canadian weather, I have two distinct sets of clothes. I have taken over my grown up sons’ bedroom clothes closets. One for summer and one for winter.
I actually only have a very small wardrobe can you believe 😂. We’ve recently put a double wardrobe in our spare room so I use that to store special occasion dresses and hubby’s suits, winter coats etc x
Snap my eldest is the same age and I track him all the time when he does go out with his friends!! I’m not ready for this stage of parenthood 😂😂 he’s my baby even tho he’s the same height as me!! X
I also let my nails go too long, felt icky, went in with the intention of getting a neutral tone and came out with bright orange ( almost hi lighter orange). Too funny.
My daughter is 20 and uni and I track her on 360 all the time 😂😂 TBF she tracks me as much I constantly get texts says I can't believe you have been there with out me 😂😂
Wait til the boys get their licence 🪪😳. Both my boys have theirs. It’s freaky. But at 20 and almost 18 I’m not allow to track them -- WHAT! 🙀 I go shopping just to hang with Mum… and putting on weight easy to buy to a quick throw on than making it … but catching up more me then them made. 💖💕🦩
When does a hardworkin mam not need to be pampered....❤ lookin fab..keep the chatty vlogs comin' n try not to wee when you receive your next parcel 😂😂😂😂😂 ..
That bag kit is amazing, can’t wait to see it made up. I haven’t been clothes shopping for ages but I did go to Bluewater last week and like you I had an epiphany about sewing and my style, so I will be looking at the clothes stores I like and maybe trying to replicate the style. I feel a bit lost with regard to my style so I’m hoping this will help. 💙🧶🌈🍓
The gathering dilemma. You’re folding back a bulk of gathering which might make your peplum stand out a bit. Folding back a single layer of fabric will not do that Thank you for your lovely broadcasts With love from SouthAfrica 💝
OMG I might have started a rumour on your channel. Closet Core Patterns and Deer and Doe Patterns merged, not the other pattern company I falsely mentioned, which I won't mention now because that'll just further confuse things🥴
I stopped high street shopping simply because I can't afford the clothes nothing fits properly and it's not that well made .I go occasionally for inspiration and look at the designs . I live 20 minutes away from the rag market so look at the high street then go buy fabric instead
Oh Luan, you've opened a can of worms with your talk about going shopping! I've become pretty disgusted with ready made clothes now that I've been sewing mine. I can't believe how much the cost of even simple items have sky rocketed. And when I look at how it's made, I think "This is 'rubbish' (as you like to say) and I can make it better and less expensive! I've even taken a peek at the high end designers and I'm shocked at all the short cuts they take in the sewing process. I take sneaky pictures of the garments I like and how they are constructed for my inspiration file. The only problem becomes the availability, to the home sewist, of the beautiful unique patterns, designs and colors on the fabrics. Anyway, I've stepped off my soap box. And can I say, you exude youth and beauty, even when you are hiding your grey hair and picked off nail polish. But I understand. The little bit of pampering makes us feel so much better about ourselves, doesn't it. I don't consider it a treat or extravagant anymore to pamper ourselves. It affects us, our peace of mind, our mood and the loved ones around us. When we feel good, they feel good. Geez, I've written a book. Bye! Have a great weekend.
Gorgeous Fabric Colours by the way! Enjoy 😊
If I had my nails done, hair colored, cut and styled, worked half a day, all in a day, I would be exhausted! You look fresh as a daisy. Not to mention mama duties! I’m currently watching reruns of the Olympic opening ceremonies, Celine is singing her heart out and I’m so happy she looks well and belting her song out. I’m tearing up. I get very emotional watching the Olympics anyway. To answer your question about shopping, no I don’t really shop anymore, either in shops, the mall or even online. I hardly wear ready to wear any longer, nothing really fits me well and I can make my clothes and they look so much better, custom made by me! I do look at Pinterest for ideas. I love watching UA-cam “sew the look” videos where they recreate a fashion look by pairing sewing patterns with fabric.
Celine was amazing ❤️
Love your block print! Enjoy your pampering 😊 I always forget that I quite like a look round the shops, especially the nice ones!😂
I’m in bed watching this vlog with a cuppa. Peak Saturday behaviour!
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Really enjoying this vlogs - thank you!! ❤ Xx
Life is short and hard! Do all the pampering! While I was having my nails done this week, my manicurist gave me a hand massage. It was so relaxing I decided right then that I need to book a full body massage . It’s been years since I’ve had one! I’m loving your daily blogs, Ruan. 😊 I get lots of inspiration from you and your Soul Sisters. I rarely go shopping any more for myself. Yesterday a friend and I took a trip to go to a quilt/sewing machine shop and to JoAnn. Yes, we bought lots! It’s a shame that we have to drive 1 1/2 hours to get to shop, but we persevere! After five hours of shopping,I was exhausted. She could have continued for many more hours. 😂 I’ve been embroidering this morning and I hope to finish a prototype of a memory bear using my dad’s clothes today. Then on to making a bag for my brother for his birthday. Your bag kit and fabrics are glorious! I can see a beautiful Zadie using the black modal jersey and can’t wait to see it made up and accessorized. Bold red jewelry and shoes would be beautiful and really pop the outfit. I enjoy making bags with kits. I had heard a while back that 1st for Fabrics was considering starting shipping overseas. I hope they do! I’d love to get my hands on their fabrics, kits, and Oh, those buttons! Buttons are a huge passion of mine! Thanks for taking the time to make the daily vlogs this week, Ruan! 😘 Sew with joy!
lol! Stalking your child to keep from constantly worrying, yes! Not alone! X
I'm loving these chatty vlogs. Every once in a while you pop in a word or phrase that sounds so American! Great accent!
I sometimes break into a bit of American. No idea why 🤷🏻♀️😂😂
Love the bag kit, that is going to look great. Totally understand your concerns regarding the children & tracking them-real sigh of relief when they get home again. I do that with my hubby when he goes off on his bike, as he has been knocked off twice! Re shopping, habits change - I have a friend who has a clothes/handbag shop in my local town but as for big stores you can usually see what they have on line. I am probably more likely to have a nose around independent shops if I’m away. Thank you Ruan, another great blog.😊
Cute buttons, great bag fabric, lovely nails and hair and can’t wait to see the Rydal Jumpsuit. I have that pattern as well. Sew Ruan, SEW!
Aww thanks Loriann. I know that pattern will suit you 😍
Hi loving your vlogs. You are amazing and such an inspiration on how to fit a bit of sewing in when life is full on. You are brill. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Looking good, Ruan!!!❤❤❤
😂😂😂 thank you, you made me laugh out loud several times 😅
I get my ideas from you and the other English UA-camrs. Y’all have the best patterns and fabric choices. I live in a small town in Texas and no fabric shops close to me. 🙁
Oh what a shame 😢
Exactly my thoughts, I follow a lot of youtubers from UK, they are very inspirational and Ruan have wonderful content and vibes!
Great to see the reality of sewing as a working mum. I always wonder how you all get so much sewing done. I always laugh when I get my hair curled when it’s cut and I’m going nowhere 😂. Last time another mum said how glam I was looking. I was like I’m just going home to get the house cleaning done and staying in 🤣🤣 Have a fab weekend xx
Aqua fabric is gorgeous 😮
Wow Ruan the bag fabric is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your week with us. I really enjoyed it. I don't know how you find time to sew with a busy schedule like yours but you do and make beautiful things.
Well Ruan.......promoting Rainbow fabrics has definitely worked. I've gone and bought 5 metres of that black modal jersey 😂
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Thank you for your great vlogs, I'm enjoying watching them over here in NZ. I get lots of ideas and inspiration, and you have a lovely, friendly, relatable style.
Thank you again Ruan you are a star.
I too don't buy many ready to wear garments since i started to really get into sewing. I do buy knitted cardis though as I don't knit garments. I also purchase jeans- I love NYDJ jeans as they fit the best on me. Love your daily blogs. I miss them when Christmas is over, Happy Weekend!
I love NYDJ jeans, too. They fit me well, are very comfortable, and wear well. I love my white ones. So do my dogs, unfortunately. They wash like a dream, though.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching your daily shenanigans Ruan. Love your Bet Lynch Fleur. I think that pattern appreciates a swishy drapey fabric. Your hair has obviously been the star of the week 😁🤫😂 Thanks for the entertainment 😍🥰
Thanks lovely x
Hello Ruan, thank you for doing these daily vlogs, so interesting to see how the working girl survives the working week. I am retired have been for a number of years. I didn’t sew my own clothes when I was working, don’t know if I would have found the time 😂 Anyway great vlog as always keep up the fab content! Happy sewing 🧵
Loving your episodes. I have been particularly inspired by one of your makes and bought a pattern and will be making a lovely tie front blouse for summer. At the moment it's very cold in Sydney, Australia and I'm making the warmest fleece pants to keep warm around the house. In Sydney we can get double sided quilted Indian block printed fabrics. However, it is quite expensive as it is vey narrow. All the best. I love when the children appear. Love your sense of humour, love all the fabrics and makes. Very inspiring.
Great vlog Ruan, enjoyed watching whilst drinking me cuppa.. 🫖☕️ Looking forward to seeing your tote bag made up, looks fab. ❤
Yes to the shopping for inspiration, sally from secret life of a seamstress does that and then recreates the outfit. I love the bag making kit, it’s on my list of things to treat myself to. Love the hair …… beautiful ❤
Thanks for sharing your days and making me feel like it’s possible to do all the sewing I want to do as well as everything else! I feel like you’re talking to me directly despite being in the US! My husband is from Hastings and when he comes in the room and hears your voice he puts on a northern UK accent and😂 he loves you too! ❤
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I've absolutely loved your vlogs this week! That fabric is stunning for your Pepin Tote. Might I suggest you look for the small metal feet to put on the bottom of the bag to protect it from dirt and wear? I think they're called handbag feet or bottom studs.
And cheers to some pampering! You deserve it! ❤
That’s a good idea but the backpack won’t actually “sit” upright on the ground if you know what I mean. I use mine all the time and it just flops on its back 😂
@@theyorkshiresewgirl In the last tote I made, I used a piece of plastic corrugated board cut to size in the bottom to make a good sturdy base (lightweight & waterproof). But I didn't think of the feet at the time.
Don’t eat the buttons! 😂 great vlog 😊
In love with the Indian block print! My BFF is heading to India next month and now I know what will be on my wish list 😜.
Good morning! It’s Saturday morning here. Watching your video and having an ice coffee, yum 🤤. My you had a busy day yesterday. Everyone deserves a spa day. It makes you feel refreshed and happy. Gotta take care of yourself. You look beautiful 🤩. I haven’t had time for sewing in the last two days but maybe today. We will see 😊. It’s hard letting our kids grow up. Letting them have their independence a little at a time is hard. It’s not stalking it’s keeping track of your child 👍. I did that too except for tracking my son’s phone. We didn’t have that when my son was young . You’re a good mother 😊. Lovely bag kit and fabrics. Lovely earrings too. I don’t go shopping either. I either don’t like the clothes or can’t find what I want or I’m like I can make that. I love going to flea markets and antique shops. They’re fun. I think everyone who is following you understands that you can’t possibly answer every comment. From what I have been reading, we all are just enjoying your videos. They are fun. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit the videos. It’s a lot of work. Thank you for sharing! Your very chatty friend Diane 😅❤
Thank you so much Diane x
I love seeing the shops over there. You have so much beautiful stuff!! Lisa x 🇦🇺
Absolutely loving these vlogs Ruan 😊
So glad!
I say if you can pamper yourself do it. Love the bag kits, been trying to get some of the noodlehead patterns but so far most places I have tried to find here are sold out. You look gorgeous, have a great one.
Thanks for doing this week, it's been brilliant to watch. Loads of lovely ideas and inspiration! ❤
Looking good.... it's nice to have a bit of pampering every now and again 😎 On the ready to wear - I think since the Pandemic and online shopping I've really got out of the habit. But i do love to get ideas from fashion shows online - love to watch D&G Dior Chanel...and I do buy Hello Fashion I like the themes that come up and I have tried to replicate some ideas in my sewing. Not a lot 🤣but love the inspiration.
Really enjoying the week some amazing ideas ❤
That bag kit is amazing! I have not made bags yet but that kit really tempts me to start.
I'm really enjoy your daily vlogs, thanks for sharing!
Had to laugh at your reaction to the bag fabric!😂
It’s been lovely watching your vlogs this week, thank you Ruan! 😊
I know how you feel about your son going out on his own, I left my eldest at a party recently it was the longest 2 hours of my life 😂.
Some lovely purchases, love those buttons 😍 I don’t go shopping very often, but when I do go I always think I could make that….if I had the time. I should try to get a balance of buying ready to wear and fabric but I think fabric will always win 😆
I love the bag kit! Your hair rocks!!
Going out shopping on a Saturday used to be one of my favourite things but like you I go very rarely now, not sure if it's covid related or just I'm spending all my money on fabric instead 😂 but good idea to go for inspiration x
I’m making the Rydal in a Meet Milk modal jersey
I haven’t bought any RTW in years!!
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Another fabulous bag kit!! Noodlehead patterns are great ❤ I love a quilted bag! You look lovely Ruan and self care is important😊 My daughter is almost 19 and I still stalk her😂 I don’t tend to go to the mall as much these days and definitely don’t buy as many RTW garments. I do like to look on online for inspiration, and if I do see something in a store I tend to think “ I could probably make that.”😁
I say the same Jane! I drive my Mum mad 😂😂
Love your chatty vlogs! I’m fair gruntled with myself, I’ve just made my first Sauvie sun dress, love it, so much I’ve plans for another two, get me!! 🐾🐾
Yay! Well done, need to hem my first Sauvie! Good luck with the next ones.
@@AmyM-u1j thank you 🐾🐾
Another enjoyable vlog Ruan. I watch you in bed each night as hubby is away. You look lovely after your beautifying. I love the bag fabrics, they go so well together. The block print fabric is lovely, very summery and I wonder what you'll make with it🤔 See you tomorrow!
Really enjoyed your vlog again thank you. Your hair and nails look fabulous.
Can totally relate to the worry of our kids going out o couldn't relax til walked back in the door crazy as it sounds I know they were fine but there was always horrible feeling but mine are grown up now and children of their own....but yet I still worry. I think once you have children your whole life changes and you never stop worrying about them.
Lovely fabrics I'm fabric shopping next week can't wait 😊
Nothing wrong with being a pampered princess every now and again!
Your multi-colored buttons look delicious 🙂 My new glasses frames look a bit like that, but just a wee bit more subtle, I think. I'm getting bolder in my old age. Sort of... sometimes haha
That bag is going to be jubilant. What a way to add a bit of happiness to your life just toting things to work. Can't wait to see it all made up.
Great vlog Ruan. As 😊for shopping I don’t shop the way I used to either but that’s partly because I’m not driving at the moment. Also I have got far more interested in sewing and fabric. However, recently I have bought some things in the Jigsaw sale( it’s always fabulous) because I went to a style evening with my friend and saw a jumpsuit and a special dress for a very big anniversary. Also it’s so lovely to see how it all looks straight away. I don’t try and replicate things very often as it’s usually more expensive🤨I used to sew partly for the economy as it was so much cheaper and I love clothes.
Nowadays it’s an investment, except occasionally when you have a well used pattern and fabric on an offer. I think I’ve got out of touch too by not looking in the shops! There are some nice things. 😊
Wear your new gold earrings wherever you like Ruan, life’s too short ❤❤
Omg that bag kit 😍😍😍😍
Pedicures and haircuts for me, do my own nails with a lamp at home. Sew-Jo MIA, bit of an issue when the summer hols are my main break of the year!! Womble just arrived on my shoulders again, Baggage snuggled by my side and Rosie-Pickle sitting on my feet (by choice . . . ) Your kit is fabulous, I bought a Noodlehead pattern to sew last summer, not sure when it’ll get started! Fairfax jackets in need of cutting out. Still loving the daily vlogs, thank you.
I think red is your neutral :-) Shopping used to be a leisure pursuit for me at one time, but no longer. I rarely go into town and even if I'm in town I don't shop for clothes or anything, really. I just do what I need to do, which usually involves buying fabric, although there are few fabric options, thread, or other habby stuff. No, I don't buy ready to wear clothes, can't remember when I last did, other than bras and knicks and one day I may get around to making those, too. I used to get my hair and nails done when I was working, but now I'm retired and living on my pension, there's no money for those luxuries as well as patterns and fabric. My choice, obvs I could stop buying fabric and get my hair and nails done instead, but it's just not going to happen :-)
Fabric and sewing always wins 🎉
I window shop online. I do screenshots or copy images of what i like. That way i dont actually buy anything but I do quell that hunter gatherer desire.😂
Such a good idea 🤩
UK only, not to the EU. I would buy, even if I had to pay customs, like I have to when I buy e.g. from the Royal School of Needlework.
Did you see the leopard print denim jacket in Next when you were in Ruan? 😱😍 I like to look but rarely buy anything other than “comfies”. Everything shrinks in the wash and ends up too short/tight so I prefer to make most of my own clothes now. The quality just isn’t the same in shop bought clothes now either 🤔
Love your hair. Gorgeous - had a look on rainbow fabrics and was tempted but decided not to indulge myself 😂 the thought of trying to squeeze it somewhere is stopping me 😂
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Your hair and nails look lovely. I did some grad dress alterations for a young lady who will be off to beauty school in the fall. She has already taken some hair styling courses through our local high school. In exchange for the sewing she is going to trim my hair a bit this week and then just before she goes to college she is going to lop off about 4 or 5 inches and style it a bit. I told her I would be her guinea pig for anything she is learning at school. I love doing a barter for sewing. Love the bag kit. I plan on making a circle shaped bag for the fall. I actually buy bags from thrift stores and repurpose them, using the fabric and hardware. It saves me money and gets my creative juices flowing. I used to love shopping, not so much now. My shopping is usually for groceries. But i do love to browse the fabric store. Even if i just need to pop in for notions it's fun just looking at all the beautiful fabrics. My local store had a 55% off sale this past week, great for stocking up on thread. I did buy a little bit of fabric. A bride i sewed for last year picked me up some cotton fabric in Hawaii while on her honeymoon. She also found a lovely remnant of a viscose print, about .5 of a metre. I was able to get 2 different solid coloured pieces of viscose to colour block a blouse at $5 a metre. I restrained myself from buying any of the new fall fabrics. I always assume you read all the comments and really never expect or need a reply. I love reading the comments people leave because quite often, they can be helpful to the readers. Enjoy your weekend!
Love the idea of thrifting the bags for hardware etc!
Love your vlogs! Maybe do a sew along with your bags...😁
Oh I’d love to but sewalongs take so long to record and edit. I just don’t think I have the time 🙈
I know the feeling...I've just revamped my sewing room, but spend more time watching sewing vlogs than actual sewing..🤣
Awwww you look gorgeous 🤩
Thank you!!
No need to reply at all. Love the Rainbows fabrics fabric. Your vlogs are brilliant fun. Off now to faff about getting the neck right on my Lois frock by Tessuti. Oh and the trouble with buying ready to wear, apart from fit, is that it cuts down on the reasons to buy fabric and all the other goodies. x
Look forward to your vlogs Ruan , watch them in bed before I go to sleep.☺️x.
Talk about someone that can do it all, you can girl, WOW. I Love your curly hair but I’m with you about the curve in the bangs. My hairdresser always makes them flat and I like poofy(is that a word) a little. Earrings are cute, wear everyday. Btw, I didn’t catch the top you are wearing, very cute. I don’t have any malls near me but go to the expensive stores to, what we call, snoop shop. Get inspired by expensive clothes.
Thank you so much. I mentioned that I was actually wearing a ready to wear dress so no me made on this occasion! 🙂
Ruan, I really enjoy watching your videos. I live in Canada and I discovered you just before Christmas.
I almost wish I wasn’t retired because you show so many dresses that I would love to make to wear to work.
I have one question. Where do you store all the clothes that you make? Your wardrobe must be bursting! Because of our Canadian weather, I have two distinct sets of clothes. I have taken over my grown up sons’ bedroom clothes closets. One for summer and one for winter.
I actually only have a very small wardrobe can you believe 😂. We’ve recently put a double wardrobe in our spare room so I use that to store special occasion dresses and hubby’s suits, winter coats etc x
@@theyorkshiresewgirl I’m sorry auto correct changed your name in the original post. I get very annoyed when people get my name wrong.
@@BOOKKAT74 I’m used to it so please don’t worry 🤪
Snap my eldest is the same age and I track him all the time when he does go out with his friends!! I’m not ready for this stage of parenthood 😂😂 he’s my baby even tho he’s the same height as me!! X
I totally get it 😫
I also let my nails go too long, felt icky, went in with the intention of getting a neutral tone and came out with bright orange ( almost hi lighter orange). Too funny.
Yay!!! 💅🏼
My daughter is 20 and uni and I track her on 360 all the time 😂😂 TBF she tracks me as much I constantly get texts says I can't believe you have been there with out me 😂😂
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Wait til the boys get their licence 🪪😳. Both my boys have theirs. It’s freaky. But at 20 and almost 18 I’m not allow to track them -- WHAT! 🙀
I go shopping just to hang with Mum… and putting on weight easy to buy to a quick throw on than making it … but catching up more me then them made.
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When does a hardworkin mam not need to be pampered....❤ lookin fab..keep the chatty vlogs comin' n try not to wee when you receive your next parcel 😂😂😂😂😂
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I will try my best 😂
Forgot to say, lurve the hair!! 🐾🐾
Whenever I go into clothes shops now I come out with nothing saying I could make that'' but .....I never do!!
Ditto 😂
To bad the still don’t send to Germany. 😢
😂 you need to make yourself some alice bands for your hair.
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i love watching you vlogs it brightens up my day 🥰
That bag kit is amazing, can’t wait to see it made up. I haven’t been clothes shopping for ages but I did go to Bluewater last week and like you I had an epiphany about sewing and my style, so I will be looking at the clothes stores I like and maybe trying to replicate the style. I feel a bit lost with regard to my style so I’m hoping this will help. 💙🧶🌈🍓
The gathering dilemma. You’re folding back a bulk of gathering which might make your peplum stand out a bit. Folding back a single layer of fabric will not do that
Thank you for your lovely broadcasts
With love from SouthAfrica
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Good point!
Do you think the modal jersey would be suitable to make leggings for wearing in the autumn/winter under dresses?
Yes absolutely although they would be lighter than your usual type of leggings x
OMG I might have started a rumour on your channel. Closet Core Patterns and Deer and Doe Patterns merged, not the other pattern company I falsely mentioned, which I won't mention now because that'll just further confuse things🥴
I stopped high street shopping simply because I can't afford the clothes nothing fits properly and it's not that well made
.I go occasionally for inspiration and look at the designs . I live 20 minutes away from the rag market so look at the high street then go buy fabric instead
What is bobbling a bit?
When your fabric starts to get little bobbles on it from wearing it so much x
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Oh Luan, you've opened a can of worms with your talk about going shopping! I've become pretty disgusted with ready made clothes now that I've been sewing mine. I can't believe how much the cost of even simple items have sky rocketed. And when I look at how it's made, I think "This is 'rubbish' (as you like to say) and I can make it better and less expensive! I've even taken a peek at the high end designers and I'm shocked at all the short cuts they take in the sewing process. I take sneaky pictures of the garments I like and how they are constructed for my inspiration file. The only problem becomes the availability, to the home sewist, of the beautiful unique patterns, designs and colors on the fabrics. Anyway, I've stepped off my soap box. And can I say, you exude youth and beauty, even when you are hiding your grey hair and picked off nail polish. But I understand. The little bit of pampering makes us feel so much better about ourselves, doesn't it. I don't consider it a treat or extravagant anymore to pamper ourselves. It affects us, our peace of mind, our mood and the loved ones around us. When we feel good, they feel good. Geez, I've written a book. Bye! Have a great weekend.
I couldn’t have said it better! 🙂
Omg that bag kit 😍😍😍😍