Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time for researching the information for this video. You always find some to be of interest to all. Not everybody has the fund to buy patterns and materials, so thank you.👍🏾🧡
Fab vlog Sam! I picked up the Frankie wrap skirt and the Welcome code does work! So I got one of the Bella Wrap dress! Excellent x As to your plastic bobbins and other bits like that - do you have a local scrapstore that will take them? We’ve got one locally and it sells all sorts of bits that people pick up for schools etc for arts and crafts. 👍😁
Hi Lynne, glad it worked, the wrap dress is really lovey. Yes we have a little social enterprise very nearby called the recycle yard, she takes & sells all sorts & I love going. Unfortunately, she's put a hold on accepting donations at the moment but I do think that it's a bigger issue, that needs addressing at source, perhaps with a return scheme or an alternative product for the insides of the reels
Aww thank you for the shout-out Sam, I'm so happy to see Vikisews featured on your channel! 💖❤️ There are tonnes of patterns that are being translated into English right now, and the plan is to translate all the backlog of their Russian pattern library and make it all available in English! I was eyeing up that swimsuit with the open back myself, so will keep my eyes on the comments here answering your question. 💖💞💗
@@Frugalisama that is great news im happy to know that now i can watch the episodes with peace of mind without worrying that the end is coming! I cant wait to start sewing for myself again. Would there be a possibility of a maternity friendly episode at some point hacks or patterns would be great? I am due to have my baby in September and my clothes are becoming quite tight. But i dont want to spend a ton on maternity wear for barely 3 months so ive been living in my partners clothes lol.
I love the VikiSews patterns. I'm not an Amazon but I am on the taller side, 5'9". The patterns I started with didn't have video tutorials. I initially tried using Google Translate but it was a mess. So I just dug in and followed along with the pictures and I absolutely love the results. Any time I wasted trying to translate was made up in the time saved from not having to adjust for my height. I really encourage anyone with some sewing skills under their belt to give their patterns a try.
Oh that's great to know - I always appreciate not having to lengthen patterns I'm 5'8" & often find I need an extra inch or 2, especially in the arms. Thanks for your feedback 🤗
Excellent list Sam. I wonder if Fehr Trade would have some ideas for compression tricot. She’s in the UK of course. Just a thought! Since she designs athletic wear patterns I seem to remember she also has resources for the fabrics. Have a great week! Love your videos!
Ask-I’ve made the Friday Co Lucida Dress a couple times (very cute knit dress) and the Sagebrush Top (but I hacked it in to a dress) and also the Sunday V Neck (knit raglan). All great patterns.
Ah yes, I'll take a look, someone has suggested that it the same stuff as power mesh, which makes sense! Friday pattern's have some lovely designs, I really like the Lucida & have had the Sunday raglan printed up & not sewn since they released it, thanks for reminding me 😊
Regarding sustainable sewing, I like to use scraps from cutting out Big 4 patterns or tissue paper from gifts to trace out other patterns. Usually smaller pieces but the see through nature of the paper makes it easy to trace. I also keep some of those scraps to help stabilize delicate fabrics or non-cooperative fabrics that my machine wants to eat up. It's easy to rip off afterwards or just use a pair of tweezers to pull out hints of paper stuck in the stiching.
I made the maxi tea dress last summer in the largest size, in rayon, and I found the bodice was VERY short, but otherwise, the pattern fit very well. I ended up omitting the shirred part after trying it and recutting the front bodice to match the length of the back bodice because the shirring ended up sitting over my bust and it fits great without the shirring, and with a zip.
I prefer to think of the tall women up to 6ft not as “Amazons” as you do, but as the high end models seen on the runways. Thanks for your videos, your research is valuable particularly for those of us on tight budgets.
6ft Amazonian here🙋♀️ and yet have not tried Vikisews or any of the Russian patterns yet, fully intending to though but this one doesn't look very bra friendly. Hopefully that beautiful Gilet (Elza) and trouser (Lora) is high on the priority list for translation 👀 as my Russian lessons are moving very slow at the moment.
Hopefully they will, maybe try contacting Alisa @Sloths&Orchids, she may have the inside scoop on the translation schedule. I always appreciate pattens that have aleady been drafted for height, I often remember to add length to skirts & bodices & then forget for sleeves 🙄
@@Frugalisama Well I just had a look, the trouser pattern have been translated so I feel certain that the gilet will follow as they are photographed together. Woohoo!
Totally off topic, I like your ?new? lip color. It looks soft and natural. I promise I'm not a stalker. LOL I watch your channel for the tips and pattern reviews.
Like the idea of not buying any fabric until I’ve seen up 30m from my stash. That is much more sustainable. I love buying fabric but I’m running out of storage space. One thing that concerns me amongst the bloggers is the number of clothes they have to make just to create content. I have enough clothes and I only make things to replace something that has worn out( and even then I have difficulty getting rid of it).
Thanks Kate, yes it's a fine balance of having to produce things to talk about & having too much stuff. I guess no-one tells an artist that they've painted too many paintings & for some this hobby is an outlet for their creativity 😊
The OklaRoots channel is doing a Juki giveaway to people in US/Canada and a thread giveaway internationally.
Oh fab, thanks for letting me know Courtney, I'll pin this to the top, so people can see it 🤗
Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time for researching the information for this video. You always find some to be of interest to all. Not everybody has the fund to buy patterns and materials, so thank you.👍🏾🧡
My pleasure!You are very welcome, so glad it was of value to you 🤗
Fab vlog Sam! I picked up the Frankie wrap skirt and the Welcome code does work! So I got one of the Bella Wrap dress! Excellent x As to your plastic bobbins and other bits like that - do you have a local scrapstore that will take them? We’ve got one locally and it sells all sorts of bits that people pick up for schools etc for arts and crafts. 👍😁
Hi Lynne, glad it worked, the wrap dress is really lovey. Yes we have a little social enterprise very nearby called the recycle yard, she takes & sells all sorts & I love going. Unfortunately, she's put a hold on accepting donations at the moment but I do think that it's a bigger issue, that needs addressing at source, perhaps with a return scheme or an alternative product for the insides of the reels
Aww thank you for the shout-out Sam, I'm so happy to see Vikisews featured on your channel! 💖❤️
There are tonnes of patterns that are being translated into English right now, and the plan is to translate all the backlog of their Russian pattern library and make it all available in English!
I was eyeing up that swimsuit with the open back myself, so will keep my eyes on the comments here answering your question. 💖💞💗
Thank you for another great video! I am so scared for day 100 to come and the series ending. I love this series so much.
Ah that's so sweet of you thank you. Don't worry I'm not going anywhere after day 100 🤗
@@Frugalisama that is great news im happy to know that now i can watch the episodes with peace of mind without worrying that the end is coming! I cant wait to start sewing for myself again. Would there be a possibility of a maternity friendly episode at some point hacks or patterns would be great? I am due to have my baby in September and my clothes are becoming quite tight. But i dont want to spend a ton on maternity wear for barely 3 months so ive been living in my partners clothes lol.
Thank you for the great info, as always, Sam! And, thank you for the shout-out! 💜
You are so welcome Andra 🤗
I love the VikiSews patterns. I'm not an Amazon but I am on the taller side, 5'9". The patterns I started with didn't have video tutorials. I initially tried using Google Translate but it was a mess. So I just dug in and followed along with the pictures and I absolutely love the results. Any time I wasted trying to translate was made up in the time saved from not having to adjust for my height. I really encourage anyone with some sewing skills under their belt to give their patterns a try.
Oh that's great to know - I always appreciate not having to lengthen patterns I'm 5'8" & often find I need an extra inch or 2, especially in the arms. Thanks for your feedback 🤗
@@Frugalisama Sinclair patterns always include petite, regular and tall sizes too. Less adjusting for us tall ladies.
Excellent list Sam. I wonder if Fehr Trade would have some ideas for compression tricot. She’s in the UK of course. Just a thought! Since she designs athletic wear patterns I seem to remember she also has resources for the fabrics. Have a great week! Love your videos!
Ask-I’ve made the Friday Co Lucida Dress a couple times (very cute knit dress) and the Sagebrush Top (but I hacked it in to a dress) and also the Sunday V Neck (knit raglan). All great patterns.
Meant to say *also. Not ask 😆 … and, I should have added that the Sunday V Neck is a free pattern.
Ah yes, I'll take a look, someone has suggested that it the same stuff as power mesh, which makes sense! Friday pattern's have some lovely designs, I really like the Lucida & have had the Sunday raglan printed up & not sewn since they released it, thanks for reminding me 😊
Regarding sustainable sewing, I like to use scraps from cutting out Big 4 patterns or tissue paper from gifts to trace out other patterns. Usually smaller pieces but the see through nature of the paper makes it easy to trace. I also keep some of those scraps to help stabilize delicate fabrics or non-cooperative fabrics that my machine wants to eat up. It's easy to rip off afterwards or just use a pair of tweezers to pull out hints of paper stuck in the stiching.
Great tip Noemi, thanks for sharing 🤗
Thanks Sam for all the hard work you put into your vlogs 😊 great info as always x💖
My pleasure Susan 🤗
Ohh, the dusty rose dress is the one I liked right away, would love to see it Thanks for all you do much appreciated.
You are amazing. I'm so inspired by your videos!
Wow, thank you Janet what a lovely comment 🤗
Really looking forward to your vlogs on sustainability Sam 🎉
Cheers Ruan 🤗
Great content as usual Sam! I watched your video while using your gathering with elastic method. It worked like a dream.
So glad that it worked for you, will be using that technique myself later today 👍
I’m excited to hear about the book.
Hi Sam. Great video once again. Yes I would be interested in a zero waste sewalong. Thank you. 🧡🧵✂️
You're welcome Vicki, glad you enjoyed & I'll put a sewalong together for the zero waste 🤗
Got that Made Label dress, pity it only goes up to size 16 but as its free I'll grade it! Thanks Sam
Glad that you got the pattern Deb - let's hope that the designer looks at increasing the size range!
All the patterns from Made label look lovely! Thank you for the voucher code!
You're welcome Jasmine, yes they are lovely aren't they 🤗
Fabulous content as usual, thankyou for all the info Sam😃
Glad you enjoyed it Annette 🤗
Thanks Sam 🙂 great video, really enjoyed it
Thanks for all you do!
You're welcome Lavada, glad that you enjoy it 🤗
I made the maxi tea dress last summer in the largest size, in rayon, and I found the bodice was VERY short, but otherwise, the pattern fit very well. I ended up omitting the shirred part after trying it and recutting the front bodice to match the length of the back bodice because the shirring ended up sitting over my bust and it fits great without the shirring, and with a zip.
Thanks for sharing that Kait, it may be useful for someone reading this to know that - lucky you had enough to recut the bodice! 🤗
Love sew alongs
That's good to hear 🤗
I prefer to think of the tall women up to 6ft not as “Amazons” as you do, but as the high end models seen on the runways. Thanks for your videos, your research is valuable particularly for those of us on tight budgets.
I like your thinking. I'll bear that in mind - glad you enjoy the videos - the free patterns are one way of saving on a tight budget 🤗
6ft Amazonian here🙋♀️ and yet have not tried Vikisews or any of the Russian patterns yet, fully intending to though but this one doesn't look very bra friendly. Hopefully that beautiful Gilet (Elza) and trouser (Lora) is high on the priority list for translation 👀 as my Russian lessons are moving very slow at the moment.
Hopefully they will, maybe try contacting Alisa @Sloths&Orchids, she may have the inside scoop on the translation schedule. I always appreciate pattens that have aleady been drafted for height, I often remember to add length to skirts & bodices & then forget for sleeves 🙄
@@Frugalisama Well I just had a look, the trouser pattern have been translated so I feel certain that the gilet will follow as they are photographed together. Woohoo!
Totally off topic, I like your ?new? lip color. It looks soft and natural. I promise I'm not a stalker. LOL I watch your channel for the tips and pattern reviews.
Oh thank you Leann, it's an old lip gloss, I wear it often but find it's not conducive to mask wearing 🤣
Like the idea of not buying any fabric until I’ve seen up 30m from my stash. That is much more sustainable. I love buying fabric but I’m running out of storage space.
One thing that concerns me amongst the bloggers is the number of clothes they have to make just to create content. I have enough clothes and I only make things to replace something that has worn out( and even then I have difficulty getting rid of it).
Thanks Kate, yes it's a fine balance of having to produce things to talk about & having too much stuff. I guess no-one tells an artist that they've painted too many paintings & for some this hobby is an outlet for their creativity 😊
There is a pattern called one yard minimalist top…
Check that one out
Thanks Heather, I will 👍
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Hi Sam Linda from Canada comprehension mesh is just power mesh the same stuff you use in bra making
Aw thanks Linda, yes that makes sense 🤗