How I appreciate your discerning eye for what suits you and for your pattern recommendations on styles that feel modern in their 1970s retro-ness, their uniqueness, or freshness! We already had all the prairie dress patterns we'll ever need. Gathered waist, long cotton dresses have their place, but even diehard prairie look lovers can only use a few if they live in a cool climate and work at an office. The scarlet-and-fuchsia A-line brocade skirt knocked my socks off. Wow. Great year-round for special events. It could be glammed-up or casualed-down, winterized and summerized, retro-ed or modernized, just with tops and accessories. The smashing 70s print "picnic" dress looks like you, not something trendy you bought to look like everyone else. Thank you also for reminding us at the end how terrific that iris print collared top was. Wow. And the two last sweaters in the final B-roll, high quality knitwear. I plan to try the Daughter Judy trouser pattern for the fit information reason. I wouldn't have known about the pattern without your rec. Continued success with your channel and your exciting life phase.
Even though you don't have a lot of videos, they are very high quality and a pleasure to view. I subscribed before I'd even finished the first one! I think you're very easy to listen to, which is important!
I’ve just lost a whole lot of writing here. I wanted to say thank you for sharing your beautiful body, well styled, and so well articulated. What you’ve given me is encouragement and an insy-wincy bit of growing confidence that I can find peace with my body when I make to measure for myself. So I’m massively grateful to you for what you do, but also for sharing who you are. Thank you Sonia ( 66 years old)
18:43 omg, you SO nailed the pattern match on the front- love those twinned flowers on either side of the skirt! This is stunning ❤ I also really admire how you thought about the design and the fit you’d like to have in order to adapt the pattern to suit your needs, while keeping the overall structure of the garment intact (shirring instead of fixed gathers)- this is something I’m practicing doing at the moment. I’m still quite early in my sewing “career” so it feels a bit uncomfortable to stray from the instructions, but seeing others do it and hearing their thought process re: the choices they made is teaching me a lot! Thanks for being one of my teachers in this 😊
Congratulations on a great year! I really enjoy your channel, and this round-up was great! I really appreciate how you used this video to reflect on highs and lows and things learned, selecting a few key garments to illustrate these points. It made the video interesting and fun to watch. Thank you! And last, re your question: my big win this year wasn’t one specific garment, but rather a mindset I discovered over the course of the year: selecting and sewing and knitting garments that would teach me something. This has transformed clothing-making from a nice hobby to something that challenges me and gives me a feeling of expansion/growth. It’s been super great. A couple of skill-learning highlights: French seams, flat-felled seams, shirring and rolled hems on my (first🎉) overlocker, for sewing; colorwork and improving fit, for knitting. ❤
Love all your episodes. As a knitter and sewist (for over 50 years), there is always something I can learn from watching others. Looking forward to learning from your next video
One of my fave sewist is The Curated Curvy. She mentioned your channel and I have been following you ever since. My most challenging garment was the dress I wore as mother of the groom in a Turkish destination evening wedding last summer. Love your 2024 makes. I am also a knitter and a sewist.
Hi Steph! Your channel is one of my faves! Thank you for your interesting and thoughtful content. I did not do a lot of sewing last year, but my most recent project was a jeans upcycle and I love the result. I changed my skinny jeans to a wide-leg pair, and they are super cool now! Another of my favorite makers on UA-cam is Theresa at Lost My Thread. I love her very thoughtful and informative content as well. Also an American in London, randomly!
Thanks for sharing, Erin! Love the idea of adjusting skinny jeans. I have a few pairs of Ginger jeans languishing in the back of my closet, and maybe I need to think about hacking them as well! Also grateful for the recommendation of Lost My Thread- I don't know how I never encountered her before!
I always look forward to your videos whenever you get them out. Honestly, you and The Closet Historian are my favorite online makers. I have learned so much about pattern alteration and fitting from the Closet Historian. I have two garments I made in 2024 that I adore. After having pants as my nemesis, I took a jeans making class at my local fabric store. After help with fitting, the Morgan Jeans fit perfectly, and I wear them multiple times in a week. I also made the Boxy Coat from Tropical Research in a canvas-linen print for the exterior and a sherpa fleece for the interior. I added facings so the fleece doesn't show on the edges, put the waist casing on the inside, and used shock cord for the waist and hood to make the coat less boxy. It's quite warm jacket, so I can only wear about 5 months per year but I love it and get so many compliments.
I don't mind that you don't put out loads of videos. I like quality and your content definitely is quality, so it is always a treat when one of your videos pops up. That brocade skirt is stunning and just looks perfect on you. I also love your summer knitted tanks. Recommendations for other makers: Kate at Ripper Seams who is just so funny. I don't make a lot of 'challenging' stuff really because I don't need it. However, I now have an invitation to a big, blingy wedding and need a suitable outfit. I am looking at making something with a floral sequin mesh over a satin viscose lining which will definitely test my skills!
I love your channel because it’s just that bit different to other peoples. I love the designers you find, your way of presenting information. My most challenging make of 2024 was my mother of the bride dress for my daughters wedding. I would have preferred to buy premade, but all the premade dresses seem to have a certain style or aesthetic that wasn’t who I saw myself as (old made). Non mother of the bride dresses were all short and my daughter wanted me in long dress. It was an Australian bush wedding and I had found a single bed doona (duvet) cover for $10 that was blue and had Australian bush flowers all over it, and it was a nice shiny material. My daughter obsessed over this, and so I made a dress from it. I had to make my own pattern (first time) as there wasn’t enough material to make one from a premade pattern. I embellished with a sparky blood red waste band and made a matching evening clutch. I made the petticoat from the plain side of doina along with a lot of toil. The end result was an evening dress that looked like it cost a crap ton of money. But I was just wearing a $10 doona cover. It was perfect for the bush setting and rustic location, and I felt like a vibrant mum of the bride and not a dowdy old maid.
Well done, it sounds lovely. One of my favourite makes ever was a 40s-style blouse that I made from a pair of second-hand linen pillow cases that cost me next to nothing.
This sounds INCREDIBLE. If you're on Instagram, please please send me a photo because I'd love to see it. Also, good for you for saying no to the store bought dresses that didn't make you feel good. I've no idea why these shops seem to think mothers of the bride only want to wear a shapeless, bedazzled, long shift dress.
A lovely video Steph and great to hear your honesty about your makes. I'm another one who gets influenced by IG and then have to have a word with myself - no I'm not a 20 something scandinavian goddess I'm a 50 something frazzled English woman 😅. I try to give myself time when choosing a new project but then become a champion procrastinator - particularly when investing so much time and money. My proudest make of last year was my daughter's prom dress which took around 4 months, 3 toiles and two different sewing patterns which I hacked into one dress. It was a little stressful at times because it was for my daughter and I wanted her to feel good in it. Looking back, it was both challenging and enjoyable and it's probably good to try something a little out of your comfort zone every now and then. Please keep making your videos, I love your individuality and style.❤
Oh I do so love your knitted „tank“ tops and the Silver Saga top aswell. The skirts look gorgeous on you. AND SO DOES THAT RAGLAN SWEATER!! Even if you don’t think so yourself. And the vintage dress is soooo stylish. I‘m very thankful to you for once again telling us to push our boundaries. I shall try to do just that even tho‘ I have been sewing for nigh on 50 years. It‘s never too late!!!
Long time subscriber first time commenter. Just wanted to let you know you're one of my favourite sewing channels. Your videos are always so well thought out. You have a great taste in style, and I love your pattern recommendations. Always feel very inspired to sew after watching one of your videos. Looking forward to another year! ❤
My talent is nowhere near yours . I just started sewing last year and it just brings me so much joy. I just love when my daughter hypes up my makes. I love that you dress your body so well and the fit is great. I know that’s after years. I make even my fails work because if I spent time sewing I am wearing it😅. I like raven maureen and Karin euter on UA-cam not sure if I spelled that correctly. Brittany Jones is my hands down favorite. Her personality and talent.
This is the first time I have watched you. Great introduction! Makes me want to see more. Love your thoughtfulness, organization and sense of playful colour. My most creative make this year was a traditional shirt I made using a gorgeous heavy cotton tablecloth. I purchased that on a spring holiday to the west coast of Canada, with the plan to make a shirt. I took my time, used upscale finishes and careful pattern placement. It's a garment I will treasure for many years.
Lovely overview of your year! I appreciate the approach you took in organizing your video. My favorite make of 2024 was a summer cotton dress. I was disappointed that I didn’t have time to make more summer dresses but, then, surprised at how much impact one well-fitted dress in a beautiful fabric made in my wardrobe, reinforcing quality over quantity. I always watch Karina on Lifting Pins and Needles. Because of where she is in life and because sewing/content creating are her living, she produces quantity but her sewing skills, fabric choices, and fitting are top notch. She works with basic sewing machines and does not try to sell gadgets or recommend superfluous notions. She does do garment testing and is an affiliate for a few indie pattern companies--that is one way she makes an income--but she stays true to herself and her lifestyle. She works from a stash that she purchases mindfully and will upcycle from second-hand clothing to get the quality of fabric she needs. I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your makes and perspective. 😊-Deborah
Steph!! Another amazing video. I’ve been avoiding people’s year compilations (in all subjects not only sewing). I knew yours wouldn’t dissapoint. Loved that you made the bias skirts…I’ve been eyeing to make one. Oh my and that killer orange/pink fabric…Stunning! Another reason why making our own garments can be so satisfying.
I love your channel and would love more content but no pressure either way 😊 You have an authentic voice and don’t just make what everyone else does ❤ I follow a very eclectic mix of UA-camrs, I like the honest ones (like you) that tell you what worked and what didn’t, and are true to their own taste and style xx
Thanks for sharing the past year's journey. What I liked the most is that you can and do admit to occasional fails and think back on how to redo the garment or understand that it didn't flatter you. I've run into too many people that insist that they sew beautifully and don't need to learn anything more because they know it all. I could have a field day pointing out all of their flaws in garment construction. I just ignore those kind of people and move on. This year I made a black Ponte knit tennis skirt that is knee lenvth, a striped blouse, and the daughter Judy Coe Trouser in black stretch denim. My goal is to have a capsule wardrobe in mostly black. The clothes can be dressed up or down and accessories are heavily used. One year ago, I couldn't sit up at the table for longer than 15-20 minutes. Now I can sit at the table 3-4 hours. I am also working on walking four blocks in one stretch.
Thanks so much for sharing! That sounds like huge progress. I really wish all the best for your health in 2025, and that you can continue to enjoy your favourite activities (and cool new outfits).
@StephSewn you're welcome and thanks. I was bed ridden for three years. It's nice to make progress and I will be walking at least half a mile by the end of summer.
Wow so many lovely makes 😍 amazing work Steph ❤ I love the knit tops and I'll have to try the Fiore skirt hack you did. Your Emma Silversaga top is still my ultimate favourite of last year. I'm still a new sewer (only 3 garments made ☺️)... but my latest make was the Daphne dress from Sewing Patterns by Masin. It was for my brother's wedding and my first time making a fitted garment and lining too. It turned out well 😊 My fav YT makers are Sarah Naomi, So Sarah Sewed and Amelia Ellen. Happy sewing in 2025 xx
I recently found your channel and I love that you both sew and knit. I knit and sew as well. My favourite knit last year was a couple of Adult Playdate tees. My favourite sew this year was a Hug Hoodie. I live in Atlantic Canada and my favourite sewing vlogger who inspires me is Izzy from Dizzy Quilts and Sews. She lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Thank you for sharing these recommendations. Can't wait to check Izzy out. Also didn't know about the Playdate tee. I've been looking for a basic summer top pattern I could pair with some linen yarn, and that tee would be perfect!
The Estelle sweater is so gorgeous!! The range and quality of your projects is so inspiring to me. Everything looks like a high end designer piece. My most fun sewing exercise this year was creating my own patterns and designs for simple tops. I started by copying a simple top that I like the fit of and then changing the neckline, doing some color blocking, playing with the silhouette, etc. It really sparked my creative energy. You asked about our favorite makers. Other than you, I also watch Alisa on Thoughtful Creativity, Catherine Sews and Evelyn Wood.
Thanks so much! It's so fun to share these projects with you. And thanks for the recommendations- I watch Evelyn Wood as well, but am now excited to check out the others!
My best make of the year has been a petrol knitted sweater with big icy blue 70s flowers on the sleeves. It was my first time doing a colour work sweater, first time doing lacework and my first time doing a seamed sweater. I love the memories associated with it and how much I’ve learned from it every time I feel it on my skin!
Your videos are so unique in the sewing space and so well thought out. My favorite leisure watch! New sewist myself who started in 2024, my favorite pattern has been PS Bydrie buttonup. I have made 4 versions and each time I learn something new. I also downloaded the brise knit dress pattern after watching your video about it.
Thanks for wrapping up your last making year! I find very interesting the different categories, and what eventually make the projects successful or less successful. (My big fails two years ago were also two summer tops in KfO Pure Silk, the other one of them was the same as you had, the broken rib one!) My most successful make last year was my lined woolen coat (The Modern Sewing Co Darcy). I had the patience not to rush through sewing and pressing, and I’m just so happy to have it in my wardrobe ❤
I really like your channel. It's so interesting and very inspiring. I really love the pink and orange skirt and the teal jumper. They are such beautiful colours 😊
A fabulous round up and set of reflections. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2025. I love an lb pullover sequin dress I made - it makes me feel fabulous. I like what bec sews because of her honesty and willingness to try new techniques and makes
As always your videos are so well-curated and inspirational. The other influencers that I really enjoy are Sew Sweetness and The Crafty Gemini. Their videos always impart knowledge I did not previously have and they are both natural teachers.
Really enjoyed this thanks! Am a longtime sewist and a newbie knitter so enjoying information and inspiration. This year my faves were the Stokx Eve and my beloved Oxbow pants. Inspo wise I love Theresa @Lost my Thread . A few of us did a 10x10 capsule in the Autumn which was interesting!
What a great round up! I'm glad you mentioned that Daughter Judy gives a lot of different measurements. I really need to make some pants, but am nervous about getting the fit right so I keep putting it off! Having more info would definitely give me more confidence.
My best make of 2024 was my tropical capsule wardrobe for all the work travel I do... Currently in Chile, proud and happy to wear clothes in my style, my fit, my colours and natural fabrics 🎉
What a wonderful line up of makes! 😍 Daughter Judy has definitely put out pattern crush after pattern crush. I'm finally going to make one up as I've just cut the Bonnet button up shirt, but I kind of want all of her pants patterns, too. My favorite make this year was the parabolic button up from Tauko magazine. I had put it off because tracing off the overlapping patterns from the magazine seemed tedious and just asking for me to miss some notches etc. But I finally traced it off and made it up in my favorite color, a perfect teal linen with antique brass snaps. I did the short front view, graded between sizes and inverted the box pleat but it came out perfectly, burrito method yoke and all. I've also gotten a good amount of wear out of it already, it really feels like 'me' in a garment. It's comfy, breathable, lightweight but layerable (I live in Berkeley, CA so light layers are great year round), jusg classic enough for work but with interesting details and a relaxed fit. I plan to make the other view in a viscose soon while I'm on a shirt kick.
Thanks for this interesting wrap up of 2024! Makes me want to make my own video just to document the ups and downs of my making! My most interesting make in 2024 was the Tessuti Harlow Shirt out of a gorgeous loose weave raw silk. Lots of new to me techniques made it a fun sew. I don't have a fave video creator besides you 😊. I started watching when you were featuring designers from different countries and now I'm a fan! Glad you asked though because I'd love to add some to my feed.
I wouldn’t consider myself anyone who can sew but your channel has inspired me to try getting out the sewing machine again for the first time in about 5 yrs. I really want to make a jumpsuit 🤞. And because I am a knitter I would say my most accomplished garment was a color work sweater by Cloudsley by Isabell Kraemer.
Steph, you are my favorite maker! I love your use of color. I love that you explain why your makes work and don't. Your makes are full of youth and style. It inspires me. You are making me consider taking up knitting . I have a dear friend who sits at all our kids activities knitting away, she keeps encouraging me too! Happy New Year and thanks for the inspo!
I already wrote that on your IG but I'm absolutelly in love with your jacquard skirt! This fabric is stunning, love love love! I also like your Cecile top, I made mine in KFO pure silk and it grew a lot (just like your first top). So I now have to shorten my straps somehow ;)
My favorite garment from last year is the Mood Gingko blouse. Since I started really paying attention to making fit adjustments to sewing patterns 3 years ago, being able to adjust this pattern and have it fit without having to make a mock up felt like a win in how much I've learned with pattern adjustments. It encouraged me to get more into pattern fitting and I have some more involved makes lined up this year. Two of my favorite makers to follow are Haley Marie Vintage and Stephanie Canada. Vintage patterns are my current jam, and it's really inspiring to see what fabrics they pair with beautiful vintage patterns.
The Gingko is really cute! I've never tried a Mood pattern, but maybe I should explore them more. Love that you shared two makers working with vintage patterns
@StephSewn Mood does have a lot of cute patterns. I will warn you to measure out the pattern pieces before you pick your size. The Gingko shirt had 10 inches of ease, so I picked a few sizes down from my listed measurements for a closer fit. I have two other Mood patterns printed out that I haven't gotten around to sewing yet, but I hope to get to them soon
So many lovely makes, Steph. Thank you for sharing your honest review of them. I love that blue and white shirt you showed when you talked about the stats, and that McCall's dress is amazing. I think one of my favourite makes from last year was the Vivian Shao Chen Nephaline blouse that I made in a block print. Or maybe the Lotta dress from Tilly and the buttons. The Lotta really surprised me, and I have worn those dresses a lot (I made two). The pattern pictures didn't do it justice, and even though it is such an easy make, it just fits so well.
ooo I will revisit the Lotta. I agree, the pattern images aren't super appealing, but I can see how it'd be such a versatile dress if styled in the right way! The blue and white shirt I showed a the Daughter Judy Bonnet shirt in a cotton/linen blend
I love the way you approached your roundup! It’s the time of the year we see so many of these videos and while I enjoy them, they kind of all blend together after watching a few. I love how you put thoughts and meaning in it. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos, they’re so smart and fun and encouraging. One question, if I may: in the short video clips of some of the garment that you made, you showed a shirt, fabric is white with blue drawings on it. Could you let me know which pattern it is?
Love your videos! It's like a present every time you put out a new one! You asked about our projects for this last year. Didn't do much sewing beside sewing three scrubs out of gorgeous fabric that was super cheap but a complete nightmare to sew, I have never sworn so much in my life, the tops really are made from thread and foul language. And then I retired in August. I tried to sew some Christmas gift bags for my SIL & BIL because I had the fabric and wanted to get it out of the house. My back then decided that was not acceptable so I can only sew for very short periods of time. So almost no sewing done since I retired. Damn.
I'm so glad you enjoy my content! Happy to keep you company while your back improves. I'm really sorry you're not able to sew but glad you are taking care of yourself. Also, isn't it strange how the simplest projects can randomly be a nightmare?
Great job Steph! 🤩 Gosh, I’m so envious of your fabrics - you have a gorgeous selection there! My aim this year is to improve my knitting. I have a pair of socks I want to knit and then I want to actually finish a sweater, instead of realising about 1/3 the way through that I don’t like it or I’ve messed up the sizing… I’m most proud of my pants sewing in 2024 though! I’ve been really really happy with the fits I’ve achieved, even though all I’ve done is toiled and pinched out excess, which feels like skipping the hard part of knowing what alterations I’m “supposed” to make and how to do them?! I was so afraid of making trousers, and now I’m excited to make more!
YES love that you perfected your trouser fit. Once you experience a custom fit, very hard to return to RTW. I think it sounds like your experimentation probably got you to the same place that standard alteration plans would, so as long as they are comfortable, that's all that matters! I think some of fitting is more art than science anyway.
What a fun round up! I really love your use of color - those two red knit tops, and the wide-collared 70's dress are stunning. I'm glad you got lots of use out of them last year. Can't wait to see what you work on next!
I have two garments that are extra special to me that I made in 2024. The first one is a waistcoat. I started from the pattern of a sleeveless outdoor coat and modified the pattern until I got what I wanted. It was the first time I modified a pattern this much and made several toiles before cutting the good fabric. I learned a lot, I really loved it! The other garment is a dress that I made for the first time a few years ago, when I was quite new to sewing. I made many mistakes and I was sad that the dress didn’t work at the time. It took me a while to revisit if but I’m really glad I did! Favourite makers… now that’s a difficult question. One of the most well known on UA-cam is Bernadette Banner. I also enjoy a lot The Stitchery and Hazariel Atelier. I’m also always having a great time looking at La Fraise Sewing’s videos.
favorite makes is probably a red cables jumper i knitted for christmas. Fumble is a silk dress i tried to make from some more expensive fabric and the fit is just awful, but I dont even want to try and fix the project anymore so its just stuffed in a bag somewhere hahahah. My favorite makes to watch is probably LilyKateMakes or Laura Penrose
Great round up! My best make of the year was the Daughter Judy Thompson coat- my first pattern from them and I’ve heard so much praise for their trousers so I might try them next.
@ I didn’t do the quilt version- I used merchant and mills 12oz Sanded twill in dark navy- gave a kind of velvet vibe without being over the top! I didn’t adjust the pattern and the sleeves are just short at the wrists- (very happy with that for me, I hate sleeves on my hands) but perhaps bear it in mind if you’re taller (I’m 5”4). Also I did one seam in bias binding and then after then sewed the seam allowance at 3/4in rather than 1/2in and just turned them under and secured with top stitching. Pattern worked completely fine at 3/4in sa. Realise now you didn’t ask for my entire pattern review but here it is! 😅 I’m sure I’ll make it again in a shorter length and might try it quilted!
I made some fun aprons, a fantasy cape, and some pj pants, this year I tackle clothes to wear out in public! Thanks for the gorgeous makes and inspiration!
I love your channel! My favourite makers to follow are many but I like Lily Kate Makes, Free Your Sheep, Fruity Knitting, Jax & Rose and Closet Core. Most are knitting related, I need more sewing recommendations! I love my Onyx pants (sewing), Mare shawl, Dyyni sweater, and Calm Down Cardigan. I am also proud of the Flax sweater I knit for my husband which took two years but I finished it this year and had to do a lot of modifications to make it how he wanted.
Thank you for your lovely and inspiring videos. I'm over twice your age and go for different styles, but nevertheless I get a great deal out of watching you. My immediate concern is that I had a moth invasion last year in the chest of drawers where I store my hand-knits! I managed to destroy the little pests, but was left with the problem of what to do with the damaged garments. I've invisibly mended those not too badly damaged, but still have four jumpers - of course including my two favourites - that are badly chewed. Every time I look at one of them, a new hole seems to appear. So, my next project is to have a go at visible mending. I find those skilled at it like Kate Sekules and Flora Collingwood-Norris rather intimidating, as I know I haven't their design and embroidery skills, but I must make a start as the alternatives are to wear damaged clothes or discard them, neither of which is very appealing.
I am SO sorry about your sweaters. Moths are the worst. I am glad you've been able to fix most of the damage so far, and some decorative mending sounds like a great plan. Hope it all works out!
Wonderful 2024 roundup, thank you so much!! My most interesting project in 2024? Hmm, maybe a make-it-work-from-stash baby sleep sack with snaps that turned out surprisingly cute, or some of the beaded memory wire rings I made with dangles - love the movement this creates. For sewing channels that I find interesting: Thrills and Stitches for style and fun, Micarah Tewers for gowns and comedy, Rachel Stewart for her eye for matching fabrics and design, Sew Sew Live for chatty live sews and excellent tutorials, Raven Maureen for her wide range of projects, Gemima London for inspiration and interesting info, CaitMakes for her bubbly, fearless joy of sewing...and you!
Hi Steph I made a turtle dove sweater this year with a blown yarn. Simple construction but I modified to be a copy of a commercial sweater I have loved to death . Also blown yarn is wild so light and soft but really warm . It invites people to touch though so if you hate that don’t do it !! I’ve really enjoyed your channel and other knitting sewing combo channels . I very much enjoy edible thoughts makes . She ( also Stephanie) has a really enjoyable attitude to creativity that pushes. My risk adverse boundary . At the end of the day what’s the worst that could happen ? Cheers to a new year and new makes
Ooo I've had the turtle dove on my list for ages- this makes me want to try it! Which blown yarn did you use? I keep eyeing up Sandes Kos and Drops Air.
@@StephSewn I used the knit picks version but I’ll try another . I’m in Seattle, so similar climate as London (I have heard) and the cold wet does me in more than Midwest colder .
Steph, I always look forward to your videos. You have an exceptional talent and not just in your creations but is your presentation and research. I have a knitting blunder in his year with My Favourite Things camisole #9. Used black knitting for olive silk and just had a heck of a time, so nixed it and bought ribbed knit and will use My Wardrobe’s tank. Probably black silk and my eyesight were a bad combination. I watch Whitney Robins Holley at Whit Sews and TomKat Stitchery, Sewing in the City and The Fold Line.
I made the camisole no 9 and can't imagine trying to knit it in black. It was so tedious! It is definitely nice to have the option of both sewing and knitting 💕
Ooh I loved seeing your well curated collection of favourites! You are a skilled maker. It will be interesting to see what you do with the frog pond yarn, I think the fun speckles might show up better in stockinette fabric. Looking forward to many more videos!❤ My own favourite make was Pohjolan emanta sweater from Ihtiriekko knits.
Thank you!! I'm excited to see how it looks in stockinette as well. And thanks for sharing your project. I hadn't heard of that designer but can't wait to check them out
The Kohl’s dressing room…so real 😂😢
Your videos are so thorough and inspiring and even your losses look amazing. I cannot even imagine using that Manchego yarn… I would cry!
How I appreciate your discerning eye for what suits you and for your pattern recommendations on styles that feel modern in their 1970s retro-ness, their uniqueness, or freshness! We already had all the prairie dress patterns we'll ever need. Gathered waist, long cotton dresses have their place, but even diehard prairie look lovers can only use a few if they live in a cool climate and work at an office.
The scarlet-and-fuchsia A-line brocade skirt knocked my socks off. Wow. Great year-round for special events. It could be glammed-up or casualed-down, winterized and summerized, retro-ed or modernized, just with tops and accessories. The smashing 70s print "picnic" dress looks like you, not something trendy you bought to look like everyone else. Thank you also for reminding us at the end how terrific that iris print collared top was. Wow. And the two last sweaters in the final B-roll, high quality knitwear.
I plan to try the Daughter Judy trouser pattern for the fit information reason. I wouldn't have known about the pattern without your rec.
Continued success with your channel and your exciting life phase.
I love your content because of the quality and the obvious thought you put into it. Would love to see more, but don't mess with the vibe!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that- I definitely have aimed for quality over quantity.
That pink and orange skirt!!! Woooooow! It's FANTASTIC!! And I LOVE that vintage dress! You look absolutely stunning in it.
Thank you so much! I love how a bold fabric can make even the simplest garment really shine.
Even though you don't have a lot of videos, they are very high quality and a pleasure to view. I subscribed before I'd even finished the first one! I think you're very easy to listen to, which is important!
I’ve just lost a whole lot of writing here. I wanted to say thank you for sharing your beautiful body, well styled, and so well articulated. What you’ve given me is encouragement and an insy-wincy bit of growing confidence that I can find peace with my body when I make to measure for myself.
So I’m massively grateful to you for what you do, but also for sharing who you are.
Thank you
Sonia ( 66 years old)
4:57 so glad you’ve come back to skirts! These two are lovely and really inspiring 🤩
18:43 omg, you SO nailed the pattern match on the front- love those twinned flowers on either side of the skirt! This is stunning ❤ I also really admire how you thought about the design and the fit you’d like to have in order to adapt the pattern to suit your needs, while keeping the overall structure of the garment intact (shirring instead of fixed gathers)- this is something I’m practicing doing at the moment. I’m still quite early in my sewing “career” so it feels a bit uncomfortable to stray from the instructions, but seeing others do it and hearing their thought process re: the choices they made is teaching me a lot! Thanks for being one of my teachers in this 😊
Congratulations on a great year! I really enjoy your channel, and this round-up was great! I really appreciate how you used this video to reflect on highs and lows and things learned, selecting a few key garments to illustrate these points. It made the video interesting and fun to watch. Thank you! And last, re your question: my big win this year wasn’t one specific garment, but rather a mindset I discovered over the course of the year: selecting and sewing and knitting garments that would teach me something. This has transformed clothing-making from a nice hobby to something that challenges me and gives me a feeling of expansion/growth. It’s been super great. A couple of skill-learning highlights: French seams, flat-felled seams, shirring and rolled hems on my (first🎉) overlocker, for sewing; colorwork and improving fit, for knitting. ❤
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I always come away from watching one of your videos feeling inspired, broadened in mind/perspective and educated. Thank you. 🤩
Love all your episodes. As a knitter and sewist (for over 50 years), there is always something I can learn from watching others. Looking forward to learning from your next video
One of my fave sewist is The Curated Curvy. She mentioned your channel and I have been following you ever since. My most challenging garment was the dress I wore as mother of the groom in a Turkish destination evening wedding last summer. Love your 2024 makes. I am also a knitter and a sewist.
Hi Steph! Your channel is one of my faves! Thank you for your interesting and thoughtful content. I did not do a lot of sewing last year, but my most recent project was a jeans upcycle and I love the result. I changed my skinny jeans to a wide-leg pair, and they are super cool now! Another of my favorite makers on UA-cam is Theresa at Lost My Thread. I love her very thoughtful and informative content as well. Also an American in London, randomly!
Thanks for sharing, Erin! Love the idea of adjusting skinny jeans. I have a few pairs of Ginger jeans languishing in the back of my closet, and maybe I need to think about hacking them as well! Also grateful for the recommendation of Lost My Thread- I don't know how I never encountered her before!
I always look forward to your videos whenever you get them out. Honestly, you and The Closet Historian are my favorite online makers. I have learned so much about pattern alteration and fitting from the Closet Historian.
I have two garments I made in 2024 that I adore. After having pants as my nemesis, I took a jeans making class at my local fabric store. After help with fitting, the Morgan Jeans fit perfectly, and I wear them multiple times in a week. I also made the Boxy Coat from Tropical Research in a canvas-linen print for the exterior and a sherpa fleece for the interior. I added facings so the fleece doesn't show on the edges, put the waist casing on the inside, and used shock cord for the waist and hood to make the coat less boxy. It's quite warm jacket, so I can only wear about 5 months per year but I love it and get so many compliments.
I don't mind that you don't put out loads of videos. I like quality and your content definitely is quality, so it is always a treat when one of your videos pops up. That brocade skirt is stunning and just looks perfect on you. I also love your summer knitted tanks. Recommendations for other makers: Kate at Ripper Seams who is just so funny. I don't make a lot of 'challenging' stuff really because I don't need it. However, I now have an invitation to a big, blingy wedding and need a suitable outfit. I am looking at making something with a floral sequin mesh over a satin viscose lining which will definitely test my skills!
I love your channel because it’s just that bit different to other peoples. I love the designers you find, your way of presenting information.
My most challenging make of 2024 was my mother of the bride dress for my daughters wedding. I would have preferred to buy premade, but all the premade dresses seem to have a certain style or aesthetic that wasn’t who I saw myself as (old made). Non mother of the bride dresses were all short and my daughter wanted me in long dress.
It was an Australian bush wedding and I had found a single bed doona (duvet) cover for $10 that was blue and had Australian bush flowers all over it, and it was a nice shiny material. My daughter obsessed over this, and so I made a dress from it. I had to make my own pattern (first time) as there wasn’t enough material to make one from a premade pattern. I embellished with a sparky blood red waste band and made a matching evening clutch. I made the petticoat from the plain side of doina along with a lot of toil.
The end result was an evening dress that looked like it cost a crap ton of money. But I was just wearing a $10 doona cover. It was perfect for the bush setting and rustic location, and I felt like a vibrant mum of the bride and not a dowdy old maid.
Well done, it sounds lovely. One of my favourite makes ever was a 40s-style blouse that I made from a pair of second-hand linen pillow cases that cost me next to nothing.
This sounds INCREDIBLE. If you're on Instagram, please please send me a photo because I'd love to see it. Also, good for you for saying no to the store bought dresses that didn't make you feel good. I've no idea why these shops seem to think mothers of the bride only want to wear a shapeless, bedazzled, long shift dress.
A lovely video Steph and great to hear your honesty about your makes. I'm another one who gets influenced by IG and then have to have a word with myself - no I'm not a 20 something scandinavian goddess I'm a 50 something frazzled English woman 😅. I try to give myself time when choosing a new project but then become a champion procrastinator - particularly when investing so much time and money. My proudest make of last year was my daughter's prom dress which took around 4 months, 3 toiles and two different sewing patterns which I hacked into one dress. It was a little stressful at times because it was for my daughter and I wanted her to feel good in it. Looking back, it was both challenging and enjoyable and it's probably good to try something a little out of your comfort zone every now and then. Please keep making your videos, I love your individuality and style.❤
Oh I do so love your knitted „tank“ tops and the Silver Saga top aswell. The skirts look gorgeous on you. AND SO DOES THAT RAGLAN SWEATER!! Even if you don’t think so yourself. And the vintage dress is soooo stylish. I‘m very thankful to you for once again telling us to push our boundaries. I shall try to do just that even tho‘ I have been sewing for nigh on 50 years. It‘s never too late!!!
I really like your Cécile and Alice tops. 🧶 It's so cool that you sewed your own jeans! 👖
Thank you! I can't wait to make more summer tops. Do you have any favourite summer knitting patterns?
Long time subscriber first time commenter. Just wanted to let you know you're one of my favourite sewing channels. Your videos are always so well thought out. You have a great taste in style, and I love your pattern recommendations. Always feel very inspired to sew after watching one of your videos. Looking forward to another year! ❤
My talent is nowhere near yours . I just started sewing last year and it just brings me so much joy. I just love when my daughter hypes up my makes. I love that you dress your body so well and the fit is great. I know that’s after years. I make even my fails work because if I spent time sewing I am wearing it😅. I like raven maureen and Karin euter on UA-cam not sure if I spelled that correctly. Brittany Jones is my hands down favorite. Her personality and talent.
This is the first time I have watched you. Great introduction! Makes me want to see more. Love your thoughtfulness, organization and sense of playful colour. My most creative make this year was a traditional shirt I made using a gorgeous heavy cotton tablecloth. I purchased that on a spring holiday to the west coast of Canada, with the plan to make a shirt. I took my time, used upscale finishes and careful pattern placement. It's a garment I will treasure for many years.
Lovely overview of your year! I appreciate the approach you took in organizing your video. My favorite make of 2024 was a summer cotton dress. I was disappointed that I didn’t have time to make more summer dresses but, then, surprised at how much impact one well-fitted dress in a beautiful fabric made in my wardrobe, reinforcing quality over quantity. I always watch Karina on Lifting Pins and Needles. Because of where she is in life and because sewing/content creating are her living, she produces quantity but her sewing skills, fabric choices, and fitting are top notch. She works with basic sewing machines and does not try to sell gadgets or recommend superfluous notions. She does do garment testing and is an affiliate for a few indie pattern companies--that is one way she makes an income--but she stays true to herself and her lifestyle. She works from a stash that she purchases mindfully and will upcycle from second-hand clothing to get the quality of fabric she needs. I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your makes and perspective. 😊-Deborah
Steph!! Another amazing video. I’ve been avoiding people’s year compilations (in all subjects not only sewing). I knew yours wouldn’t dissapoint. Loved that you made the bias skirts…I’ve been eyeing to make one. Oh my and that killer orange/pink fabric…Stunning! Another reason why making our own garments can be so satisfying.
Been waiting for this!!
Yay thank you for sticking with me 💕
I love your channel and would love more content but no pressure either way 😊 You have an authentic voice and don’t just make what everyone else does ❤ I follow a very eclectic mix of UA-camrs, I like the honest ones (like you) that tell you what worked and what didn’t, and are true to their own taste and style xx
Thanks for sharing the past year's journey. What I liked the most is that you can and do admit to occasional fails and think back on how to redo the garment or understand that it didn't flatter you. I've run into too many people that insist that they sew beautifully and don't need to learn anything more because they know it all. I could have a field day pointing out all of their flaws in garment construction. I just ignore those kind of people and move on.
This year I made a black Ponte knit tennis skirt that is knee lenvth, a striped blouse, and the daughter Judy Coe Trouser in black stretch denim. My goal is to have a capsule wardrobe in mostly black. The clothes can be dressed up or down and accessories are heavily used. One year ago, I couldn't sit up at the table for longer than 15-20 minutes. Now I can sit at the table 3-4 hours. I am also working on walking four blocks in one stretch.
Thanks so much for sharing! That sounds like huge progress. I really wish all the best for your health in 2025, and that you can continue to enjoy your favourite activities (and cool new outfits).
@StephSewn you're welcome and thanks. I was bed ridden for three years. It's nice to make progress and I will be walking at least half a mile by the end of summer.
Wow so many lovely makes 😍 amazing work Steph ❤ I love the knit tops and I'll have to try the Fiore skirt hack you did. Your Emma Silversaga top is still my ultimate favourite of last year. I'm still a new sewer (only 3 garments made ☺️)... but my latest make was the Daphne dress from Sewing Patterns by Masin. It was for my brother's wedding and my first time making a fitted garment and lining too. It turned out well 😊 My fav YT makers are Sarah Naomi, So Sarah Sewed and Amelia Ellen. Happy sewing in 2025 xx
I recently found your channel and I love that you both sew and knit. I knit and sew as well. My favourite knit last year was a couple of Adult Playdate tees. My favourite sew this year was a Hug Hoodie. I live in Atlantic Canada and my favourite sewing vlogger who inspires me is Izzy from Dizzy Quilts and Sews. She lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Thank you for sharing these recommendations. Can't wait to check Izzy out. Also didn't know about the Playdate tee. I've been looking for a basic summer top pattern I could pair with some linen yarn, and that tee would be perfect!
@@StephSewn I made one out of a cotton and the other out of a merino/alpaca/cotten blend. I love both! Can't wait to see how yours turns out!
The Estelle sweater is so gorgeous!! The range and quality of your projects is so inspiring to me. Everything looks like a high end designer piece. My most fun sewing exercise this year was creating my own patterns and designs for simple tops. I started by copying a simple top that I like the fit of and then changing the neckline, doing some color blocking, playing with the silhouette, etc. It really sparked my creative energy. You asked about our favorite makers. Other than you, I also watch Alisa on Thoughtful Creativity, Catherine Sews and Evelyn Wood.
Thanks so much! It's so fun to share these projects with you. And thanks for the recommendations- I watch Evelyn Wood as well, but am now excited to check out the others!
My best make of the year has been a petrol knitted sweater with big icy blue 70s flowers on the sleeves. It was my first time doing a colour work sweater, first time doing lacework and my first time doing a seamed sweater. I love the memories associated with it and how much I’ve learned from it every time I feel it on my skin!
Ooo this sounds stunning! If you're on Insta, please send me a photo. You know I will geek out for anything with 70s inspiration 😂
@ I will definitely send it to you, and the pattern! The pattern is in Dutch, but you might be able to decipher it with the charts!
Your videos are so unique in the sewing space and so well thought out. My favorite leisure watch! New sewist myself who started in 2024, my favorite pattern has been PS Bydrie buttonup. I have made 4 versions and each time I learn something new.
I also downloaded the brise knit dress pattern after watching your video about it.
Thanks for wrapping up your last making year! I find very interesting the different categories, and what eventually make the projects successful or less successful. (My big fails two years ago were also two summer tops in KfO Pure Silk, the other one of them was the same as you had, the broken rib one!) My most successful make last year was my lined woolen coat (The Modern Sewing Co Darcy). I had the patience not to rush through sewing and pressing, and I’m just so happy to have it in my wardrobe ❤
I really like your channel. It's so interesting and very inspiring. I really love the pink and orange skirt and the teal jumper. They are such beautiful colours 😊
A fabulous round up and set of reflections. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2025. I love an lb pullover sequin dress I made - it makes me feel fabulous. I like what bec sews because of her honesty and willingness to try new techniques and makes
love the idea of making that pullover as a party dress! And ditto on What Bec Sews; her 2024 roundup was so fun and inspiring.
As always your videos are so well-curated and inspirational. The other influencers that I really enjoy are Sew Sweetness and The Crafty Gemini. Their videos always impart knowledge I did not previously have and they are both natural teachers.
Really enjoyed this thanks! Am a longtime sewist and a newbie knitter so enjoying information and inspiration. This year my faves were the Stokx Eve and my beloved Oxbow pants. Inspo wise I love Theresa @Lost my Thread . A few of us did a 10x10 capsule in the Autumn which was interesting!
What a great round up! I'm glad you mentioned that Daughter Judy gives a lot of different measurements. I really need to make some pants, but am nervous about getting the fit right so I keep putting it off! Having more info would definitely give me more confidence.
My best make of 2024 was my tropical capsule wardrobe for all the work travel I do... Currently in Chile, proud and happy to wear clothes in my style, my fit, my colours and natural fabrics 🎉
What a wonderful line up of makes! 😍
Daughter Judy has definitely put out pattern crush after pattern crush. I'm finally going to make one up as I've just cut the Bonnet button up shirt, but I kind of want all of her pants patterns, too.
My favorite make this year was the parabolic button up from Tauko magazine. I had put it off because tracing off the overlapping patterns from the magazine seemed tedious and just asking for me to miss some notches etc. But I finally traced it off and made it up in my favorite color, a perfect teal linen with antique brass snaps. I did the short front view, graded between sizes and inverted the box pleat but it came out perfectly, burrito method yoke and all. I've also gotten a good amount of wear out of it already, it really feels like 'me' in a garment. It's comfy, breathable, lightweight but layerable (I live in Berkeley, CA so light layers are great year round), jusg classic enough for work but with interesting details and a relaxed fit. I plan to make the other view in a viscose soon while I'm on a shirt kick.
I love all your makes! I'm so jealous of your fabrics I wish that I had a place near me😊. You inspire me to get creating.
Thanks for this interesting wrap up of 2024! Makes me want to make my own video just to document the ups and downs of my making! My most interesting make in 2024 was the Tessuti Harlow Shirt out of a gorgeous loose weave raw silk. Lots of new to me techniques made it a fun sew. I don't have a fave video creator besides you 😊. I started watching when you were featuring designers from different countries and now I'm a fan! Glad you asked though because I'd love to add some to my feed.
I wouldn’t consider myself anyone who can sew but your channel has inspired me to try getting out the sewing machine again for the first time in about 5 yrs. I really want to make a jumpsuit 🤞. And because I am a knitter I would say my most accomplished garment was a color work sweater by Cloudsley by Isabell Kraemer.
Yess I hope you give sewing another try! I really am hoping to try colorwork in 2025 🤞🏾
Steph, you are my favorite maker! I love your use of color. I love that you explain why your makes work and don't. Your makes are full of youth and style. It inspires me. You are making me consider taking up knitting . I have a dear friend who sits at all our kids activities knitting away, she keeps encouraging me too! Happy New Year and thanks for the inspo!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad my projects resonate with you. I really hope you give knitting a try- it is the perfect season for it 💕
Beautiful❤
I already wrote that on your IG but I'm absolutelly in love with your jacquard skirt! This fabric is stunning, love love love! I also like your Cecile top, I made mine in KFO pure silk and it grew a lot (just like your first top). So I now have to shorten my straps somehow ;)
My favorite garment from last year is the Mood Gingko blouse. Since I started really paying attention to making fit adjustments to sewing patterns 3 years ago, being able to adjust this pattern and have it fit without having to make a mock up felt like a win in how much I've learned with pattern adjustments. It encouraged me to get more into pattern fitting and I have some more involved makes lined up this year.
Two of my favorite makers to follow are Haley Marie Vintage and Stephanie Canada. Vintage patterns are my current jam, and it's really inspiring to see what fabrics they pair with beautiful vintage patterns.
The Gingko is really cute! I've never tried a Mood pattern, but maybe I should explore them more. Love that you shared two makers working with vintage patterns
@StephSewn Mood does have a lot of cute patterns. I will warn you to measure out the pattern pieces before you pick your size. The Gingko shirt had 10 inches of ease, so I picked a few sizes down from my listed measurements for a closer fit. I have two other Mood patterns printed out that I haven't gotten around to sewing yet, but I hope to get to them soon
So many lovely makes, Steph. Thank you for sharing your honest review of them. I love that blue and white shirt you showed when you talked about the stats, and that McCall's dress is amazing. I think one of my favourite makes from last year was the Vivian Shao Chen Nephaline blouse that I made in a block print. Or maybe the Lotta dress from Tilly and the buttons. The Lotta really surprised me, and I have worn those dresses a lot (I made two). The pattern pictures didn't do it justice, and even though it is such an easy make, it just fits so well.
ooo I will revisit the Lotta. I agree, the pattern images aren't super appealing, but I can see how it'd be such a versatile dress if styled in the right way! The blue and white shirt I showed a the Daughter Judy Bonnet shirt in a cotton/linen blend
Love all your things!
So impressive Steph. Wow!!!
Thank you! Had a lot of fun this year 💃🏾
I love the way you approached your roundup! It’s the time of the year we see so many of these videos and while I enjoy them, they kind of all blend together after watching a few. I love how you put thoughts and meaning in it. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos, they’re so smart and fun and encouraging.
One question, if I may: in the short video clips of some of the garment that you made, you showed a shirt, fabric is white with blue drawings on it. Could you let me know which pattern it is?
Love your videos! It's like a present every time you put out a new one! You asked about our projects for this last year. Didn't do much sewing beside sewing three scrubs out of gorgeous fabric that was super cheap but a complete nightmare to sew, I have never sworn so much in my life, the tops really are made from thread and foul language. And then I retired in August. I tried to sew some Christmas gift bags for my SIL & BIL because I had the fabric and wanted to get it out of the house. My back then decided that was not acceptable so I can only sew for very short periods of time. So almost no sewing done since I retired. Damn.
I'm so glad you enjoy my content! Happy to keep you company while your back improves. I'm really sorry you're not able to sew but glad you are taking care of yourself. Also, isn't it strange how the simplest projects can randomly be a nightmare?
“All valid and worthy of celebration” 🥲 ah, bless you and thank you.
You are so welcome 💕
Great job Steph! 🤩 Gosh, I’m so envious of your fabrics - you have a gorgeous selection there! My aim this year is to improve my knitting. I have a pair of socks I want to knit and then I want to actually finish a sweater, instead of realising about 1/3 the way through that I don’t like it or I’ve messed up the sizing… I’m most proud of my pants sewing in 2024 though! I’ve been really really happy with the fits I’ve achieved, even though all I’ve done is toiled and pinched out excess, which feels like skipping the hard part of knowing what alterations I’m “supposed” to make and how to do them?! I was so afraid of making trousers, and now I’m excited to make more!
YES love that you perfected your trouser fit. Once you experience a custom fit, very hard to return to RTW. I think it sounds like your experimentation probably got you to the same place that standard alteration plans would, so as long as they are comfortable, that's all that matters! I think some of fitting is more art than science anyway.
What a fun round up! I really love your use of color - those two red knit tops, and the wide-collared 70's dress are stunning. I'm glad you got lots of use out of them last year. Can't wait to see what you work on next!
Thank you!! Here's to many more colourful makes (and giant collars) in 2025 💕
I have two garments that are extra special to me that I made in 2024. The first one is a waistcoat. I started from the pattern of a sleeveless outdoor coat and modified the pattern until I got what I wanted. It was the first time I modified a pattern this much and made several toiles before cutting the good fabric. I learned a lot, I really loved it! The other garment is a dress that I made for the first time a few years ago, when I was quite new to sewing. I made many mistakes and I was sad that the dress didn’t work at the time. It took me a while to revisit if but I’m really glad I did!
Favourite makers… now that’s a difficult question. One of the most well known on UA-cam is Bernadette Banner. I also enjoy a lot The Stitchery and Hazariel Atelier. I’m also always having a great time looking at La Fraise Sewing’s videos.
favorite makes is probably a red cables jumper i knitted for christmas. Fumble is a silk dress i tried to make from some more expensive fabric and the fit is just awful, but I dont even want to try and fix the project anymore so its just stuffed in a bag somewhere hahahah. My favorite makes to watch is probably LilyKateMakes or Laura Penrose
Great round up! My best make of the year was the Daughter Judy Thompson coat- my first pattern from them and I’ve heard so much praise for their trousers so I might try them next.
Ooo what fabric did you use? I want to make the Thomson quilt coat soon
@ I didn’t do the quilt version- I used merchant and mills 12oz Sanded twill in dark navy- gave a kind of velvet vibe without being over the top! I didn’t adjust the pattern and the sleeves are just short at the wrists- (very happy with that for me, I hate sleeves on my hands) but perhaps bear it in mind if you’re taller (I’m 5”4). Also I did one seam in bias binding and then after then sewed the seam allowance at 3/4in rather than 1/2in and just turned them under and secured with top stitching. Pattern worked completely fine at 3/4in sa.
Realise now you didn’t ask for my entire pattern review but here it is! 😅 I’m sure I’ll make it again in a shorter length and might try it quilted!
I made some fun aprons, a fantasy cape, and some pj pants, this year I tackle clothes to wear out in public! Thanks for the gorgeous makes and inspiration!
I love your channel! My favourite makers to follow are many but I like Lily Kate Makes, Free Your Sheep, Fruity Knitting, Jax & Rose and Closet Core. Most are knitting related, I need more sewing recommendations! I love my Onyx pants (sewing), Mare shawl, Dyyni sweater, and Calm Down Cardigan. I am also proud of the Flax sweater I knit for my husband which took two years but I finished it this year and had to do a lot of modifications to make it how he wanted.
Thank you for your lovely and inspiring videos. I'm over twice your age and go for different styles, but nevertheless I get a great deal out of watching you. My immediate concern is that I had a moth invasion last year in the chest of drawers where I store my hand-knits! I managed to destroy the little pests, but was left with the problem of what to do with the damaged garments. I've invisibly mended those not too badly damaged, but still have four jumpers - of course including my two favourites - that are badly chewed. Every time I look at one of them, a new hole seems to appear. So, my next project is to have a go at visible mending. I find those skilled at it like Kate Sekules and Flora Collingwood-Norris rather intimidating, as I know I haven't their design and embroidery skills, but I must make a start as the alternatives are to wear damaged clothes or discard them, neither of which is very appealing.
I am SO sorry about your sweaters. Moths are the worst. I am glad you've been able to fix most of the damage so far, and some decorative mending sounds like a great plan. Hope it all works out!
Wonderful 2024 roundup, thank you so much!! My most interesting project in 2024? Hmm, maybe a make-it-work-from-stash baby sleep sack with snaps that turned out surprisingly cute, or some of the beaded memory wire rings I made with dangles - love the movement this creates. For sewing channels that I find interesting: Thrills and Stitches for style and fun, Micarah Tewers for gowns and comedy, Rachel Stewart for her eye for matching fabrics and design, Sew Sew Live for chatty live sews and excellent tutorials, Raven Maureen for her wide range of projects, Gemima London for inspiration and interesting info, CaitMakes for her bubbly, fearless joy of sewing...and you!
Hi Steph I made a turtle dove sweater this year with a blown yarn. Simple construction but I modified to be a copy of a commercial sweater I have loved to death . Also blown yarn is wild so light and soft but really warm . It invites people to touch though so if you hate that don’t do it !! I’ve really enjoyed your channel and other knitting sewing combo channels . I very much enjoy edible thoughts makes . She ( also Stephanie) has a really enjoyable attitude to creativity that pushes. My risk adverse boundary . At the end of the day what’s the worst that could happen ? Cheers to a new year and new makes
Ooo I've had the turtle dove on my list for ages- this makes me want to try it! Which blown yarn did you use? I keep eyeing up Sandes Kos and Drops Air.
@@StephSewn I used the knit picks version but I’ll try another . I’m in Seattle, so similar climate as London (I have heard) and the cold wet does me in more than Midwest colder .
Love the two skirts ❤❤❤ o that dress is beautiful on you! The fabrics are wonderful, can we get them in the USA?
Love these! Good on ya 🙌 what's the pattern for the top with the blue bearded irises? Lovely stuff
Steph, I always look forward to your videos. You have an exceptional talent and not just in your creations but is your presentation and research. I have a knitting blunder in his year with My Favourite Things camisole #9. Used black knitting for olive silk and just had a heck of a time, so nixed it and bought ribbed knit and will use My Wardrobe’s tank. Probably black silk and my eyesight were a bad combination. I watch Whitney Robins Holley at Whit Sews and TomKat Stitchery, Sewing in the City and The Fold Line.
I made the camisole no 9 and can't imagine trying to knit it in black. It was so tedious! It is definitely nice to have the option of both sewing and knitting 💕
Ooh I loved seeing your well curated collection of favourites! You are a skilled maker. It will be interesting to see what you do with the frog pond yarn, I think the fun speckles might show up better in stockinette fabric. Looking forward to many more videos!❤
My own favourite make was Pohjolan emanta sweater from Ihtiriekko knits.
Thank you!! I'm excited to see how it looks in stockinette as well. And thanks for sharing your project. I hadn't heard of that designer but can't wait to check them out
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So many great makes, well done!
If only you'd picked your jacket fabric earlier. It might have ended being Project of the Year 😞
Wooo
My personal least favorite style advice: "Avoid turtlenecks if you have a large bust." I live in Maine.
Amen. That kind of advice is so annoying! As if the goal of dressing is always to look smaller...
What kind of board do you wrap your fabrics around? Im thinking it would need to be acid free?