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    Vlog | Fabric haul – so many sewing plans and a knitting project too…

    April 11, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Join me in this week’s video as I talk through some new fabrics and what I’m planning to make with them. I also have a new knitting project to share too… Thank you for watching! Sally x

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Sally Gauntlett

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It was requested that I share the finer details of It was requested that I share the finer details of my wool Ilford Jacket so of course I jumped on that 😆 I absolutely love how this turned out and I can’t wait to wear it more this winter time. This is the first time I’ve lined the Ilford and I love the finish I think I’ll definitely be lining my future versions more. Since this wool was quite heavy weight I chose to bias bind the seams rather than double turning the button band and hem. I was trying to be frugal by using the binding I already had in my stash but you’ve no idea how much I wish I’d bound the hem in the same black as the sides - ah well! 🙈 For buttons I went with metal snaps rather than attempting to sew buttonholes and they work well and I love the finish of these. Onto my next Ilford hack - I have fabric arriving in the post soon 🙈 #howmanyjacketsaretoomanyjackets Pattern: Ilford Jacket by @fridaypatterncompany Fabric: Heavy wool blend from Lily Fabrics bought from the Knitting & Stitching Show Lining: @hobbycrafthq #ilfordjacket #fridaypatterncompany #sewistsofinstagram #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewinginspiration #sewingreel #sewingreels #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #beginnersewing
A few close ups of, yes, another Ilford Jacket hac A few close ups of, yes, another Ilford Jacket hack 🙈 This one is fully lined again and I’ve removed the collar, rounded the edges and bias bound it all for a ‘high-street’ feel. I’ll share how this one looks on soon but for now let’s just admire the details. I’m really enjoying trying to get my finishes as polished as possible in my sewing lately - very therapeutic 😊 Ps. I share the sewing process complete with lining, pattern hacks, alterations and dilemmas over on my Patreon. It’s linked in my bio if you fancy having a look x #sewing #patternhack #youcanhackit #ilfordjacket #fridaypatterncompany #fpcilfordboxyjacket #isew #isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #sewistsofinstagram #sewingtips #sewingtutorial #beginnersewing #sewinghelp
Who remembers this fabric from summer-time?? I or Who remembers this fabric from summer-time?? I originally said I was going to sew (another) Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet with this beautiful embroidered cotton gauze by Atelier Brunette but I ended up getting side tracked by a Darling Ranges blouse which I thought might be more wearable in the colder months. The Darling Ranges dress is one of my favourite ever patterns (as you probably know) but I’ve only ever made one version of the blouse option so far. It’s such a pretty and super quick blouse to sew up though and I love the V neck. Part of my reasoning was that I could always buy more of this fabric and still make an Ashton Top for the summer but actually I can’t find it in stock anywhere 😭 Let me know if you’ve seen any... #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewingpattern #mndarlingranges #darlingranges #megannielsenpatterns #isewmyownclothes #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #atelierbrunette #beginnersewing
Ten great dress patterns to sew for the autumn/win Ten great dress patterns to sew for the autumn/winter season… 🍂 There’s a mix of beginner and more advanced patterns here I hope there will be something for everyone. I talk through these patterns in a bit more detail in a recent YouTube video so if you’d like more information on sewing level, details etc it’s all there (the link to my channel is in my bio) What dress pattern would you add? I’d love to know below 👇🏻 #sewistsofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #dresssewingpattern #beginnersewingpatterns #beginnersewing #easysewing #easysewingproject #isew #isewfashion #indiesewingpattern #indiesewing
If you fancy a little more of an in depth chat abo If you fancy a little more of an in depth chat about all of the jackets I’ve been making recently, pop over and watch my latest YouTube video where I share everything I’ve been sewing and knitting recently (link in bio). Still one of my favourite videos to film - even though I’m filming them less recently. In January it was my goal to make less but more thought out and better quality items - I wonder if I’ve hit that goal 🤔 #sewing #ilfordjacket #fridaypatterncompany #sewingvlogger #sewingvlog #isew #isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram
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