Helens Closet Gilbert Top Sew Along & Giveaway
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Just found ur channel from the US & the top looks adorable on you.
Here’s a tip on your pocket placement .... save the pocket pattern to be cut out after u sew the darts in > place fabric (right side up) in general area of pocket matching the pattern up (boats) > then lay pattern on top of fabric taking in account where you fold for finishing & other markings > slightly pin pattern in place > remove, fully pin & cut out. WALA there you have it perfectly & professionally matched.
Happy sewing in 2021 !!
Ahh great tip thank you 😊 👍 it’s so nice of you to share your tips xx
This is a great tip. I can't believe I didn't think of this...Thank you so much
I would use a print cotton that catches my eye.
Loved the sew along. Made mine yesterday. I extended front facing to include the tie bit so when you tie fabric with obvious right side and wrong side when knotting it is better as both right side. Works great! Love Bentley!!! 😁😁
Jo Jackson that’s a great idea about extending the facing! I love that 👍
I actually thought about doing that as well.
I'm dreaming of a beautiful pink linen with pink glittery buttons! To be worn with a white or blue denim skirt or jeans 😍 I have been freezing cold in our winter season here in Australia and am preparing ahead for warmer days. ☺️
Wendy Davies oh my goodness that sounds like such a cute idea! Especially the sparkly buttons ✨🤩 💕
The print on your Gilbert top is just too cute. I’d probably choose a double gauze or linen, something light since I live in very hot and humid area. I’ve seen a few Gilbert’s done in leopard print, and I’m loving that as well.
Yes those fabrics are a good choice! I would like to make a linen version! Or you can get the double gauze with a leopard print on too which is super nice! X
Nadine Woods
I think this is so cute made up in the sailboat fabric! It looks lovely on you. The only method for pattern matching pockets that I’ve found successful is to place my front pattern piece over the fabric on the side that the pocket will be on. Then I centered the pocket pattern piece over the pocket markings (accounting for seam allowance), and I then trace any major designs onto the pocket pattern tissue. For example if I were using your lovely fabric, I would have traced an outline of the larger sailboats. Then I take that pocket pattern tissue and overlay it on the same design on my leftover fabric. After I have my pocket constructed, I then glue the pocket in place with a washable glue stick. (I find this so much quicker than basting.) I use a warm iron to dry the glue, and then I sew. It sounds way more complicated than it actually is.
If I were making this pattern, I would use a large scale gingham in a beautiful blue color that I have in my stash. I think it would look lovely made into a Helen’s Closet Gilbert.
Nadine Woods thank you so much for the tips on the pattern matching! It is certainly something I want to work on so those are some great tips 😁👍💕 x
Don’t feel you have to apologise for Bentley!😻he really made me laugh! Thanks so much for this!
Judie Siewert awww thank you! He used to be such a shy cat when we first adopted him and he is now very chatty and likes to get involved which is lovely 😊 xx
I've just seen a rainbow multicoloured Lady Mcelroy cotton lawn that would make a fabulous Gilbert top! I would definitely stick to cotton because I'm pretty new to buttonholes and wouldn't want to make my life extra difficult with a shifty fabric. Love your cute matching boat buttons, what a perfect match!
I haven't seen many of your videos but love that you include all the steps, especially picking a size as its one of the most important parts and lots of people barely mention it. Have subscribed for more great videos!
Blossom Sandwich ahhh brilliant that you found me and you found bits of the video helpful that’s wonderful to hear 😁 yes totally get what you mean about the button holes! I always dread that part 🤣 thanks for watching xx
Well done Michelle! Very brave of you to sew that collar/burrito on UA-cam! I will hopefully be making that shirt in some gorgeous Sighthound fabric that I got from Fabric Godmother and was worried about the collar 🤣🤣
Lynne PRENTICE haha 🤣 At one point I was thinking ‘why am I doing this 🤦🏼♀️’ however turned out all ok thankfully 😁 yes good luck if you make it I’m sure you will be great 👍
Gorgeous little top Michelle, I love the boats & the cute matching buttons.
I've never sewn a Helens closet pattern before, so would love to win a copy, it would look great in the Lady McElroy showering dots viscose that I got recently. 😊
Frugalisama yes this is my first Helen’s closet pattern too! I own a few but this is the first one I have actually sewn. Yes the showering dots fabric would make a beautiful version x
Hi Michelle, great sew along and I like the two row of stitching you did on the sleeve. Completed garment looks great, especially with the button you choose.
Thank you so much! I do love the buttons I think they finish the top off really nicely! Thanks so much for watching 😁
I have a furry sewing companion called Tango who looks very much like Bentley. I love your shirt and the sew along was great, I’ve just discovered you. I’ve not sewn anything from Helen’s Closet before so the shirt would be a great intro. I have just had a fail with a Sew Over It Marguerite dress (should of toiled) I think with the offcuts and some crafty cutting the floral viscose fabric could become a Gilbert. I have some lawn that would well too. Thanks to you and Helen for a chance to get my hand on this pattern.
Awww Tango what a super cute name 😻 I’m so glad you found me and thanks so much for watching! Oh my goodness I tried the Marguerite dress about a year ago and it was a total disaster! Been to scared to try it again 🤣 but yes the Gilbert is a lovely make and it’s the first Helens closet pattern I have made too so great place to start x
Your top turned out beautifully! Very nice. Thanks for explaining/showing that burrito technique, what a beautiful finish.
I'm going to make this shirt for my daughter out of a lace fabric, think it will look good with something underneath.
Keep well, thanks for the sewalong!
Tracy
Ahhh I’m so happy you found my sew along helpful it’s lovely to know! Wow a lace fabric sounds beautiful 😍 what a lucky daughter of yours 💕
I have a lovely cotton fabric, navy with limes on, which would make a super version of this skirt. Thank you for showing us how you would make this shirt.
Oooh that fabric sounds fab!! Great choice and thanks for watching x
Congratulations!! If you have seen my latest vlog I have picked the winners of the Gilbert top PDF pattern and you are one of the lucky winners!! 👏 I will need your email address so that Helen’s closet can send you the pattern. If you can either send me a message on Instagram or email me at sewing.bunny.michelle@gmail.com and I will get it arranged for you! Again well done for winning 😁
You look lovely in it Michelle and it turned out brilliantly! Lovely to see the kitty cats as always too 😊 If I made it I would use a brushed cotton with penguins all over as I’m penguin mad 🐧 (but it would definitely take me so much longer to make it than you and I’m pretty sure the air would be colourful by the end 🤭) x
Hayley Ringrose oooooooooh a penguin version 😱 please make one!! It would be soooo incredibly cute I love that idea 😍 (if you ever do make it honestly you have to send me a picture!) thank you so much for watching xx
Sewing Bunny if I’m ever brave enough to give it a whirl, I will definitely send you a picture 😊 I’m only at the beginning of my sewing journey really so it’s definitely something to work towards! I need to find a penguin design that won’t look too pyjama-ry 🐧. You made sewing the blouse look so easy 😊 xxx
Hayley Ringrose well it’s a great goal to have! Happy sewing and penguin fabric hunting 😁
Love this! I would probably go with a cotton lawn. Anything by Lady McElroy! Gorgeous ❤️ I love your sew a longs as you keep in the mishaps and it makes it so that everyone can relate to it. (Well, I mean I can! 😂) x
Hello Jo’s Sews yes lady McElroy fabrics are a beautiful choice 😍 yeah I seem to always have 1 or 2 things not go quite right but to me it’s all about learning as I am no expert and we all make mistakes 😁 How I see it is that if people see I made an error it may help when they make it to look out for that bit too and also that even with small mistakes the overall look can still be fabulous 🤩 x
Just wanted to say thank you for the video, I have finished my Gilbert top this morning and came across your video when I needed reassurance I was doing it right. 😄👍thanks again
Oh wow thank you so much!! That’s so lovely to hear I’m so glad I could help 😁 well done for sticking with it 👍 x
Very nice make, nice fit! I would make the Gilbert out of a solid, maybe tencel or light weight linen for a casual look that I could get a lot of wear out of.
Donna Dannessa yes it would be a classic looking stylish top in a plain and would be easy to wear 😁
I loved the sail boats. I have a lavender mini gingham print that I would like to use to make this top! Please put me in the drawing for a free pattern. Your tutorials are so easy to follow, I have learned so much! Thank you and have a great day!!
Ah I am so pleased you enjoyed watching thank you so much 😁
Great video as always!
I recently bought a blue and white striped cotton with embroidered flowers on it which would make a lovely Gilbert shirt!
I really love your summer shirt, it’s fab! xx
Ooooooh that fabric sounds amazing 😁 what a lovely choice 👍
I would make it either out of some 100% cotton box striped fabric that I have in mustard and white or I have a 100% rayon in a tropical print that would give me a Hawaiian shirt feel but a bit different with the front ties option....can't decide. Love the sewalong and how cool are those buttons 😍!
dipsy552 oooh i like the Hawaiian 🌺 idea that would look really fun 😁
Love how your top turned out. I do own this pattern and plan to sew
I recently discovered Helen’s closet via the Love to Sew Podcast and have admired this shirt so much. Your sew-along is brilliant, thank you. I would absolutely love to win the pattern so that I could make it out of a beautiful cotton/viscose seersucker I have which has a subtle pink stripe in it. It would be so lovely and cool in this weather but also smart enough for work.
Linda Ethell yes I love the love to sew podcast too it’s brilliant! That fabric sounds gorgeous 💕
I’d love to make the Gilbert top out of the beautiful washed linen from Blackbird Fabrics! Thanks for the great sew along!
Thank you! Yeah a Linen is a great choice it would be so cool for summer too 😁
I would love to make this in a cute dinosaur /jungle print in rayon that I have my eye on.. I think the kids would love it too! PS love you video you did a great job with it!!💓💓
Mary Lewis thank you so much for watching! 😁 loving the sound of that dinosaur jungle fabric!! I wouldn’t mind some of that myself 🤩
Thanks for the vlog! I was not sure I could make the top until your sew along. I would totally make this in a yellow windowpane viscose cotton.
Angelica Bolanos aww thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed watching 😁 yeah that would be a great top in a viscose cotton x
I would use some chambray from my stash and then use a contrasting thread for the top stitching and match the buttons, also from the stash to the thread. There are great end of summer sales at my local fabric stores so I might just have to make another one in a fun summer print, possibly in the bright orange with a black sun glasses cotton print that I believe is marked down to $5 a metre. I love your fabric choice. I always have to move one or more cats away from my sewing.
Jennett Hamilton awww move to know you have cat helpers too 🐱 good idea for chambray it would look great! Have fun in the summer sales too 💕
I have a lovely Liberty tana lawn in my stash - and just the right amount for this pattern! Seeing your beautiful cotton lawn version convinces me that the cotton lawn would be just perfect!
Rachel Potts yeah cotton lawn is so nice to work with and Liberty Tana Lawn is just the best!! I haven’t been brave enough to cut into the one piece I have yet! But one day 🙌👍 x
I loved watching your tutorial. The boat fabric is adorable. I think I would
make the Gilbert up in a light blue or white linen fabric,
Sharon Dufour I’m so pleased you enjoyed watching 😁 oh yes a linen would make a great version x
Great vlog love Bentley - Definitely a cotton lawn my favourite fabric to work with and wear, anything lady McElroy as I love all the prints. Happy sewing
Thank you! Bentley like to pop in my vlogs every now and again especially in see alongs 😁 yeah cotton lawn is such a nice fabric to use x
Loved the video sew along. I also love the cotton lawn fabric you used. It looks nice and cool for the summer. However, using what I have on hand, I would probably make this out of a chambray fabric and add some embroidery details on the the collar and pocket.
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching 😁 ohh a chambray with an embroidered collar sounds beautiful 💕 that would be fantastic x
I love your nautical print - so summery. I would make a wardrobe basic in white linen, or maybe two one in white one in black.
Great idea it’s good to have some basic colours! I get so caught up with all the pretty prints that sometimes I forget how beautiful plains can be x
Loved the sew along. Your shirt is fantastic! I would probably do it with cotton lawn! Greetings from Volos Greece!!!
tzeni Kafaraki ahhhh hello 👋 lovely to know I have watchers from all around the world! 😁 you can’t go wrong with cotton lawn it’s a lovely fabric to use isn’t it x
I love your top its so cute.
There are so many possibilities but with all that top stitching think I would go for a Lady McElroy cotton lawn, so many lovely prints or a chambray for the tie version. The other version maybe a linen viscose.
Lovely pattern & sewalong 😻
Karen Shaw-Jones thank you! Cotton lawn and chambray are great fabrics for the Gilbert and would make great versions x
I have been eyeing up the pattern but just seen some awesome light blue cotton fabric with doodled cats on it on the DIY or Dye shop 😻 I think it would be pretty cool in that. That or some chambray! I love watching your sewalongs and videos in general, especially when the kitties make an appearance 🐱
Oooooooooh yes I have seen that too!!! I’m on a bit of a fabric ban at the mo otherwise I would be all over that fabric! 😻
Sewing Bunny me too but I really want it 😂 it might just slip in my basket and check itself out quietly...
Love your version with the sailing boats. I would make the Gilbert with the swan lake cotton lawn in cream. 😍
Wendy Setterfield ahhh that sounds amazing and so pretty 😍
Great sew along. I have surfboard buttons that must be used. I think a vintage Hawaiian print. Living in California gives everything a beach vibe. 🏄♀️ 🏝
Oooooooooh vintage Hawaiian sounds fab!!! 🌺😍💕
I would make this out of a lovely linen fabric with a windowpane check pattern!
Thanks for the sewalong, it's good to see even experienced sewists need to grab the unpicker occasionally. And you are such a prefectionist, but it's worth it, the shirt looks great!
Gemmer Snappie oh yeah a linen would be so nice to wear 😁 haha yes the unpicker is always close at hand just in case 🤣 xx
Such a pretty top! And fab giveaway too! I think I would make one out of a viscose maybe a leopard print 🤔😊 xx
madebycathcraft ohh that would be really cute! 😁
Looks amazing, I love the fabric and the buttons, it's way to advanced for me, I'm still frightened to sew a dart lol , I'm still hoarding fabric, I'm becoming obsessed with fabric, really enjoy your video's, keep up the good work👍👍
Jennifer Derry I so glad you enjoyed watching! Hopefully one day you will have the confidence to try it 😁 honestly you should of seen some of my first makes! They were laughable but on every make I kept learning more and more and gaining confidence 💕 keep practicing on those darts and you’ll be sewing up magic soon with your fabrics I’m sure 👍
@@SewingBunny Thank you 💕
Love your top- fabric, buttons, and finish all so nice. The 10 was the way to go. I will use lawn or chambray for this make, I think.
michele allen thank you yeah I was happy with the size I picked in the end 😁 yes lawn or chambray are great options x
Really great video! I fall into the ‘confident beginner’ category and I think I’d stick to a cotton lawn like you, although I might go for a plain neutral colour to go with as many things as possible.
Alia Horton yes great idea! Cotton lawn is nice and easy to sew and doing in a plain would be great! 😁
Lovely blouse and fun to watch. If only sewing were that quick! Do you always stand up to sew? I've not seen anyone else do that before.
Just now learning about you! - I dont know if Im too late...but! Ive been liking linens a lot lately and stripes!...but now that you have me thinking about it, I have a fun Beauty and the Beast cotton print that would be so cute 🙃
Ahhh thanks for finding me 😁 don’t worry your just in time 👍 OMG a beauty and the beast design would be so cute! 😍💕 x
I think cotton lawn is the ideal choice for this top. Great sew along, thanks !!
Siobhan Hayes yeah can’t go wrong with a cotton lawn 💕 thanks for watching x
The top looks great Michelle 😍 I'd make it from cotton lawn (just because I have some!) x
Gingerhead & Co yeah cotton lawn is a good choice! It was so easy to work with 😁 x
I am so looking forward to start making my Gilbert Top, I will be using cotton stretch poplin. To make my life easier when I make this, I am going to use 'Wonder Tape' it is a double sided tape that makes doing teeny weeny hems so much easier. Wonder Tape is also referred to as 'quilters tape', when you buy it ensure you get a good brand as cheaper brands are just rubbish. Your pussycats are just gorgeous too
Ooh yes good luck with making yours 😁 yes I do have wonder tape but I haven’t tried it out yet 🤣 I tend to forget about it when I come to sewing but I think it will be a good tool to use 👍 x
Your fabric is too cute!! I would totally like to make this pattern in a similar cotton or a chambray. Very generous of Helen to give you a few copies of her pattern. Big fan of the Love To Sew podcast:)
Rikki B ohhh good choices 😁👍 yes Helen is so super sweet I got so excited that she contacted me! I got all star stuck and did a little happy dance 💃 And i couldn’t believe how generous and supportive she was I just love the sewing community 🥰
I’d love to make a Gilbert with some of that Marcella Abegg fabric! I don’t have any yet but I just adore and I think that would make a really special top. ☺️
Yeah I love the ‘she’ design she did I have a headband i bought a while back made with the fabric and its so pretty x
Great video! I purchased some Atelier Brunette Shade fabric in Cobalt recently and you have just given me the inspiration I needed, so I would love to receive a copy of the Gilbert top pattern.
Ooooh that Atelier brunette fabric would be perfect 😍
I love this!! There is fab cotton poppin on minerva just now with lots of little puffins this would be fab in!! Lobe your shirt!
Nicola Watson oooh I cant resist a cute animal print and that puffin fabric sounds adorable 😍 what a great idea x
It looks fab, well done. I would love to make the Gilbert shirt in some very precious liberty lawn which I’ve had in my stash for ages and should be made into something I’d wear loads. Thank you for a great make.
Jo Scott oooooh Liberty Lawn that’s just dreamy 🥰 it would look amazing and be so super soft on the skin too! Great choice x
Love the Gilbert blouse, yours looks great on you, and that fabric is gorgeous. I have some black rayon with a cream floral pattern on it in my stash. I would love to be put in the draw for the pattern. I really enjoyed your sew along thank you for taking the time to do it. Have a great week Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧
Val Clements thanks Val 😁 your black rayon sounds very pretty x
I loved watching this, I would make it out of quilting cotton!!
Love to have this patten!
Ahh so glad you enjoyed!! X
New to your channel. I will have to order the Gilbert Top pattern now. Just loved your review and I have some beautiful rayon with colourful birds similar to your boats. Can't wait to make this. Thank you
Ahh thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you found me 😁 that fabric choice sounds amazing I love bird prints x
I would make it out of linen.... I love yours with the boats! Fab fabric and fun sew along.... love the pattern and would be a fun make fingers crossed 🤞
Heather Thompson yeah linen would be lovely 😊 thank you for watching x
(Giveaway) Haya. Cannot think of a better way to spend an hr of my time watching your wonderful sewalong. Such an adorable tie shirt, I have been after 1 not to dissimilar to this style so I will enter the competition & I would make mine out of fabric with animals on it, I have some kitty fabric as well. I do have a thrifted top similar to this 1 & I was going to dismantle it & re create similar from it :) Bentley is always a Paw-fect helper isn't he? The fabric you used I have been eying up, it reminds me a little of water color effect, as if the boats/yachts are painted on :) Thanku for sharing & happy sewing. xx
you got me in stitches awww thank you so much! And yes Bentley is a brilliant little fuzzy helper 😻 yes fabric with animals is always a good choice 👍 thank you so much for watching xx
@@SewingBunnyHope you are ok? :) My kitties are always my fuzzy helpers & they have been really getting in the way as it has been soooo hot, for instance stretched out on the ironing board, stretched out on the floor when I am cutting out, sitting on my lap when I am at the sewing/serger machines ect. . . happy little kitties they are. :) :)
I would make it out of a lightweight cotton... with either flowers or cats. I'm sure I have fabric in my stash that would work up lovely in this pattern.
AuntBecscreations ahhh yes cat print 🐈 would be sooooo cute! X
If I were to make the Gilbert top I would make it out of a linen fabric! Maybe an earthy toned linen. Just discovered your youtube channel and I love it!
Thank you so much for watching 😁 so glad you found me! yeah linen is a fab choice and would be perfect for the Gilbert 😁
I was trying to image how my top would look. Right now, I am picturing either a black or a white cotton...maybe a black/white patterned fabric.
Thanks for your sew along.
Ruby Jenkins I think with this pattern it would look great in a plain or patterned there are so many choices 😁
Really enjoyed the sew-along. Very pretty shirt. I would make it out of a cotton/tencel/linen blend for extra breathability.
Emilie Roberts thank you very much for watching yes I like your thought of a nice breathable fabric 😁 perfect for summer!
This make was too cute! If i were to make this pattern i would definately go with cotton with cats or fruit print. Cheers
Jayliey's Nails thanks 😊 yeah cotton is always a good one to use and it would be cute with a little print x
So proud of you, great job. And your boats are ride side up too.
Haha! Yes!! 🤣 I always doubt myself and I can be a bit ditsy when it comes to working things out like that 😂 x
Hi Michelle. Another smashing video - made all the more enjoyable by Bentley’s presence and comments ! 🤗 I so love watching him that I stop paying attention to what you’re saying and have to run the video back 🤣🤣. I have been looking at the Gilbert for some time and thought I might get it and go for a double crepe I have in my stash. However, when I received this month’s Hayley Janes box earlier this week, I thought the viscose twill might be a good option ?
Ooooooh the viscose twill in the box would be perfect! 🤩 I’m so pleased you enjoyed watching and that you like watching Bentley 😻 I’m the sort of person whereby if I go to see friends and they have a cat or a dog I say hello to the pets before I say hello to anyone else 🤣
Still dreaming of winning one of these Gilbert patterns 😍 would look gorgeous in so many fabrics! Still thinking I’d love to try in jersey but I also have so many other options! I have a lovely duvet cover from the charity shop which would make a gorgeous one!
Yeah I wonder what it would look like in jersey I think it would work quite well 💕 good idea with the duvet cover too 😁
Looks lovely 😍 I would use one of my many quilting cottons probably a batik.
Jacki Turner sounds lovely! And great you would have lots of your fabrics to choose from 😁
This pattern looks fun to make! If I won’t I would make it in a crinkle cotton from my stash... one is red with blue and the other is blue with red stripes. I’d have to figure out which one. Although I don’t think I would do the pockets because I have a larger chest and think it would look... interesting let’s go with interesting.
RachelLynn Creator yes it is a really enjoyable sew I loved making it 😁 great choice of fabric especially that you have it in your stash.... pocket or no pocket it will look great 👍
Fabulous sewalong 😊 The Gilbert is on my wishlist. I would make it in a cotton lawn probably something art gallery as there's are so pretty. Your Gilbert is lovely, perfect for summer X
Lucy Kelland yes the art gallery fabrics are beautiful and have so many lovely designs! Thank you for watching x
Thankyou for this sew along I really enjoy the way you present as it’s so relaxed and cheerful. I would make this shirt out of Lady McElroy crowded faces cotton lawn I bought a while ago with the intention of making a shirt and this seems the perfect shirt pattern for summer. Thankyou
Patricia Weekes thank you so much I’m so happy to hear you enjoy how I do my vlogs that’s so nice of you to say 😁 ooh yeah I know the fabric you mean that would be a great version 👍 x
This pattern is absolutely beautiful! Your fabric and button selection suits it so well. If I were to make the Gilbert top I would use a linen fabric, either solid or maybe a fun colorful stripe. I would also love to try the long sleeve version because I live in button-up casual shirts year round!😂
Rachel thank you for watching 😁 yeah linen would be so good and nice and cool too x
Love this pattern. I'd love to make it in some cotton lawn that I have that's nice and summery. Or perhaps some lovely rayon , floral on a navy background. So many choices!
Yes there are so many fabrics that you could use! 😁
You are sooo good at this sewalong business! Very brave and very clear..take my hat off to you! The blouse looked so fresh and gorgeous…thank you!
Ahh you are so kind thank you so much!!! 🥰
I loved th video. Well done. Love the interaction with your kitty kid.
Sandrea White ahhh glad you enjoyed seeing Bentley 🐈 he is my little sewing helper 😍
Sewing Bunny....I would make my Gilbert Top from a Green and White Floral Linen fabric . I am plus size and I like the fact that I may be able to make it without any adjustments
Bernadette Pierre ohhh that sounds pretty i do love a floral! Helen is very good from what I hear with her patterns for all her sizes so yes you may find it is all ok with no adjustments x
Love your Gilbert top. If I were to make one I’d make it out of a navy broderie anglaise. Thanks again for the sew along
Ohhh lovely idea that would look so pretty 😁
Oh it’s gorgeous!! I have a few Liberty tana lawns which I think would be perfect for this top, so that’s what I’d use if I was lucky enough to win a copy of the pattern 😃
Sarah Donnison oh Liberty Tana lawn would be amazing! I wish all my stash was Liberty as its all soooo pretty 🤩
Love your sew alongs. The collar came out 👌.
Shahida Begum thank you so much 😊 yes I got the collar in ok this time 🙌💕
I would make it out of a poplin with sunglasses or umbrellas on. I just bought both with no idea what to make. This would be perfect. Thank you for all the dealings you do love from Canada
Cherry Lane great idea to use those fabrics! I do that a lot where I buy pretty fabric and then have to think what I would make but that’s half the fun of creating projects I think 😁 xx
I adore your sailboat buttons!! The top is precious on you! I would definitely make a Gilbert in gingham! Probably a red gingham, perfect for summer!
Ahhh red gingham would be so cute!! 😍
Beautiful top!!! I would make it out of a cotton poplin in white with a small print.
Great choice! Yes a white background would keep it very smart and good for summer 😁
Your top came out so cute. I would like to make with a pastel polka dot or a dotted swiss.
patricia stroud thank you very much 😁 ohh yes I do love a polka dot at the moment and a pastel one sounds super cute!
The shirt is so adorable and it fits you like a glove! Absolute perfection. I've got a cotton fabric with all sorts of variously coloured and variously patterned fish. I think it would be so perfect for this shirt.
Laura ohhh I like the sound of that fabric 🤩 thank you so much for watching!
The top looks lovely on you, and those little buttons are just the perfect finishing touch. I would make it in viscose, or viscose linen.
Eileen Rafferty ohh yes I have recently found a fondness of viscose linen and it’s pretty dreamy 🥰 x
I love to listen to Helen and Caroline on love to sew podcast, I now want to make this top, I think I can, love your channel. I have some cute cotton going to
Joey Goode yeah the podcast is great isn’t it! I’m so pleased you enjoy my channel 😁 thank you very much for watching x
I really enjoyed the sew along! I would make the Gilbert with some beautiful cotton poplin with koi fish.
Marie Davis ooooooh I love a koi print 😍 that sounds like it would be fab! So glad you enjoyed the sew along 😁
Well done! Lovely fabric choice! I'd make it out of some beautiful Atelier Brunette viscose I've been saving for a top I know I'll wear a lot :)
Hannah Wood oooh yes atelier brunette fabric is beautiful and would look amazing in the Gilbert 🤩
I think this would be lovely in a tye dye rayon challis and this is what I would make it in. Great video, thank you
gillian ridley ohhh that sounds like such a fun idea for the top! Thank you so much for watching xx
Thanks Michelle for that sew along. I will put that shirt on my list of makes.
Annette Cowburn thank you very much for watching x
I love the boats! I just ordered a black with white polka dots rayon lawn, that is what I would use. And a skirt to match
SweetP ooh sounds lovely and having the top and skirt would make a fab illusion dress 🤩
Thanks for the sew-along Michelle. I love your version with the boats! I think I'd try this pattern with a seersucker in a gingham check - nice and cool for the summer 😅
Ooooh gingham would be so cute! 😍
Love the boat fabric 🙂 and great idea for a sew a long 💖.
If I was to make the top I would use a cotton lawn too may be in a polka dot print x
Notes from the Sewing Room thank you! 😁 yes cotton lawn is so good for this shirt (and easy to see with 🤣) and a polka dot version would be so cute! I’m really into polka dots at the moment X
Hi there, that was a great make. If I was lucky enough to win a pattern from the giveaway I think I would like to try and make my Gilbert top from double gauze - nice and light.
Dee Champion ooooh yes I love double gauze! Great for summer ☀️😁
I would love to make it out of a lightweight Africanwax as it would look amazing with hand crafted buttons to match.
I love your one with the boats fabric and buttons.
Clare Harper yes! Great idea it would look beautiful in an African wax!! 🤩 thank you very much for watching x
@@SewingBunny thank you I'm thinking nice oranges and yellows as the main colours. I would also like to say i love your cats coming in and helping.
I have a chambray printed with little pink whales on it that I think would look so cute with this pattern. I enjoyed your video also.
Jessica Barton oh how cute! Little pink whales 🐳 💕 😍
This went straight on my wish list when it came out. I'd like to make in a chiffon or lace (maybe even with a bit of sparkle!) to wear as an over shirt for an evening out.
Julie Elliott ooohhh sparkles ✨ everyone needs more sparkles!! 🤩
I have had my eye on this pattern and have some lovely navy Liberty Lawn in my stash that would look great made into a Gilbert Top. Love your choice too - it looks so clean and fresh.
Rosemary Gilling yes Liberty lawn would be a fabulous option and would look amazing! 😁👍
If I win a pdf copy of the lovely pattern, I will make it out of chambray and will wear it with my red Capri trousers! Thanks a lot for your sew along.
Awww that would look so cute! I think it would amazing in a chambray x
Your shirt is great. I would love to make it in a cotton lawn fabric ... perhaps a plain one with statement buttons.
Lorraine stanton thank you 😊 I love a statement button I have found a new love for buttons recently so I’m starting to get quite a stash! X
Sew lovely! Definitely a pattern on my make list. Would love to make one in a cotton poplin with summer vibes like yours, possibly with an ice cream pattern :)
Mariana Martins awww an ice cream pattern would be so fun 😁 really like that idea x
Hi Michelle I have a piece of Liberty white cotton lawn with different shades of green leaves on. I bought it when I first started sewing, been too scared to cut into it but I think it would look perfect as the Gilbert top
tracey fell ohhh that’s sounds beautiful 😁 that’s the only problem with Liberty is that we buy a beautiful fabric and then too scared to cut into it! I’m the same I still have my piece in my stash waiting for the perfect project 🤣
Great video Michelle, love your version! I would make this top in a polka dot fabric as I think that would look really cute ❤️
Yes that would look really nice! I’m really into polka dots at the moment and as a Gilbert it would look amazing 🤩