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    VLOG | Sharing my entire collection of handmade woven summer dresses…

    July 27, 2021 /

    Join me as a share and talk through every handmade woven summer dress I currently have in my wardrobe including some Sew Over It, Tilly and the Buttons and many more. I’ve really enjoyed making these collection videos and I hope you will too! 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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    VLOG | Sew a True Bias Ogden Cami Peplum Hack with me…

    July 19, 2021 /

    Join me as I sew up a hacked version of the Ogden Cami by True Bias using one of their Ogden Month hacks from the True Bias blog. I absolutely love how this one turned out and I hope you will too! Thanks so much for watching… Sally xx

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    VLOG | Sharing my entire collection of handmade woven summer tops…

    July 12, 2021 /

    Join me as a share and talk through every handmade woven summer top I currently have in my wardrobe including some Sew Over It, Tilly and the Buttons and many more. You might want to get a cup of tea for this one! 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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    VLOG | What I’ve been sewing and making in June 2021…

    July 5, 2021 /

    Hi everyone… My latest Sew and Tell video is now up on YouTube and it’s all about what I’ve been sewing and making in June including my Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress, a frilly collar blouse hack, a Safiya/Odgen combo and another super cosy Jarrah Sweatshirt. I hope you enjoy it! Happy sewing… Sally

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    VLOG | Sew a Davenport Dress by Friday Pattern Company with me…

    May 24, 2021 /

    Hi everyone! This week’s video is a sew along making the Davenport Dress by Friday Pattern Company in this beautiful Art Gallery rayon fabric. I hope you enjoy it! Everything I mention should be linked below the video but please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any other questions. Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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    Fabric haul | Sewing and knitting plans and a catch up…

    May 16, 2021 /

    Hi everyone – welcome to another fabric haul and sewing plans blog and vlog. This blog accompanies my YouTube ‘fabric haul’ video and includes links to everything I talk about within the video. You can watch this video by clicking below. In the video I’m wearing an Ogden Cami by True Bias – you can find this pattern here. I used a cream crepe fabric and I’ve linked similar here. My Sewing Plans I was gifted this beautiful Art Gallery cotton fabric from Minerva for my next Brand Ambassador project for them. You can find this fabric here. I’m planning to make a short sleeved Darling Ranges Dress by Megan…

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    What I’ve been sewing in March 2021 – Vlog description…

    April 18, 2021 /

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another Sew and Tell vlog. This blog accompanies my YouTube makes video and includes links to everything I talk about within the video. You can watch my March Makes YouTube video by clicking below. The Jarrah Sweatshirt by Megan Nielson I made my Jarrah Sweatshirt using a combination of the pattern variations with a beautiful wine and cream Ponte from Minerva. I’ve linked a similar fabric here because this particular fabric is now out of stock. The Jolanda Blouse by Atelier Vicolo N. 6 at Makerist.com I made a sleeveless version of the Jolanda Blouse by Atelier Vicolo N. 6 in collaboration with Makerist.com…

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    VLOG | My five favourite beginner jersey sewing patterns…

    March 29, 2021 /

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another video talking all about my five favourite jersey and knit sewing patterns for beginners, these are all patterns I used on my journey into sewing with knit fabrics. I hope you’ll enjoy the video 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    VLOG | Crafty catch up, new fabrics, sewing plans, knitting and news…

    March 22, 2021 /

    Hi everyone Thank you for joining me for another video. This week I’m talking about some new fabrics I’ve picked up, some sewing plans, knitting progress as well as some book and tv chat. I hope you’ll enjoy the video and I’d love you to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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    VLOG | #frugalfrocks2021​ Free pattern and fabric choices | Help me decide what to sew…

    March 8, 2021 /

    Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel. In this week’s video I’m talking all about the #frugalfrocks challenge including some of my free pattern and fabric picks and how you can get involved if you’d like to take part. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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•This outfit on repeat in January please• I fe •This outfit on repeat in January please• I feel like my makes are one extreme to the other at the moment, either fancy pants dresses or the cosiest loungewear you ever did see 😂 I mentioned in my ‘Three looks to make for autumn…’ YouTube video that I wanted to make a luxury loungewear set and this is it. Details below and I can confirm that this @mindthemaker cashmere blend sweatshirt fabric did not disappoint!! 🥰 Sweatshirt: @megannielsenpatterns Jarrah Bottoms: @truebias Hudson Pants Fabric: @mindthemaker from @minervadotcom . . . . . #mnjarrah #hudsonpants #megannielsenpatterns #truebiaspatterns #memadeeveryday #sewingtime #sewinglife #whomadeyourclothes #sewcialists #imakemyownclothes #whatiwore #petitefashion #petitestyle #sewityourself #diyootd #sustainablesewing #sewover40 #mmootd #petitesewist #sewingjourney #yesisew #sewingbloggersofinstagram
•Hudson Pants• The only reason I can think of •Hudson Pants• The only reason I can think of to justify why I put off some patterns for so long is because I’m scared of how much I’m going to love them 🙈 So pleased to have finally made a pair of these, I absolutely love them. They were from my last year’s Make Nine does that still count 🤪😂 I’ll share more info soon around sizing etc and also the top I’ve made to make this info the cosiest loungewear set ever!!! 💗 _______________________________ How many pairs of Hudsons have you made (if any)? I already have about five more pairs planned out in my head 🤗 Fabric is a super cosy @mindthemaker from @minervadotcom . . . . . #hudsonpants #truebiaspatterns #truebiashudsonpants #sewing #sewingproject #isew #isewclothes #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #sewingcommunity #sewhappy #millenialsewing #dressmakersofinstagram #sewingforme #indiepatternsewing #sewinginreallife #homesewnwardrobe #seamstresslifestyle #sewingvlogger
One thing I really want to do this year is read mo One thing I really want to do this year is read more. Over the Christmas holidays I managed to start and finish a whole book and it reminded me yet again how much reading relaxes me and how I really need to make more time for it (I know I’ve said this before it’s just hard to make it happen)… So this year a couple of little things I’m trying to do to make reading fit a little bit more naturally into my day: 1. Bring my book down with me in the mornings (it usually lives by my bed) so that if I get a few spare minutes I can read instead of scrolling my phone. 2. Read a little before I go to sleep even if it’s a couple of paragraphs or pages 3. Have an audio book on the go for when I’m doing housework, walking the dog or sewing. If you’re a reader I’d love to know your tips for making time for it below… 👇🏻 📖 🤓 At the moment I’m reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and I’m listening to The Science of Getting Starter by Patrick King and I’m really enjoying them both 💗 Ps. I’m wearing my Billie Dress in this photo for the millionth time even though you can hardly see it 😂 . . . . . #readersofinstagram #readingtime #readinglist #ilovetoread #sewingbillie #tillyandthebuttons #booklover #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #cosymoments #alittlebeautyeveryday #stylingtheseasons #persuepretty #myhappycapture #lovecolourfully #simplestyling #nestandflourish #momentslikethis #livethelittlethingsinlife #livebeautifullyeveryday
•Billie Sweatshirt- Dress Version• I put off t •Billie Sweatshirt- Dress Version• I put off trying this version for ages because I knew I’d have to shorten the pattern, do you know how long it took me to resize it?? Approx 15 minutes 🙈 Possible New Years resolution - just get on with stuff 😂 I took a whopping 15cm off of the length of this one because I wanted it tunic length, I also left off the pockets this time because this sweatshirt fabric is quite thick and I didn’t want any bulk. I absolutely love how this has turned out, such a super quick make and so easy to wear. I loved it so much that I actually immediately made another one which I’ll share soon too 💗 Pattern: @tillybuttons Billie Fabric: @sewmesunshine.uk . . . . . #tillyandthebuttons #sewingbillie #billiedress #sewingbilliedress #sewing #sewingproject #isew #isewclothes #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #sewingcommunity #sewhappy #millenialsewing #dressmakersofinstagram #sewingforme #indiepatternsewing #sewinginreallife #homesewnwardrobe #seamstresslifestyle #sewingvlogger
Do you make New Year’s resolutions or not?? I al Do you make New Year’s resolutions or not?? I always tend to set myself a few vague goals but after last year’s Make Nine fail I think this year I’m just going to see where the making mood takes me 🙈 One thing that really grew for me last year was my love of knitting. I’ve always knitted really but not ever been that confident in wearing my knitted makes because it seemed harder to get the fit right than with sewing. After a couple of ‘successes’ though I’m feeling excited to get on with some projects I have lined up including this @weareknitters Kara Sweater kit which is a super relaxing garter stitch knit - great for those cosy January TV evenings 💗 Ad | Kit kindly gifted to me as part of a collaboration with WAK . . . . . #knittingaddict #knittinglove #weareknitters #karasweater #knittinginspiration #knittersofinstagram #knittingproject #ukknitters #knittingisthenewyoga #stayhomeandknit #shareyourknits #yarncrafts #iknit #knittingismysuperpower #knittingismyhappyplace #iknitmyownclothes #knittingmakesmehappy
A pre-holidays make which I wore over Christmas ti A pre-holidays make which I wore over Christmas time. I really love this change to the @tillybuttons Billie Sweater and it definitely makes it more wearable for me. I used the top of the ‘normal’ sleeve and graded out to the balloon sleeve at the cuff this time and used this lovely fleece backed sweatshirt fabric from @sewmesunshine.uk which has just the right amount of glitter running through it. I definitely see this version being made again in the not too distant future 😊 I talk a little more about this make and how I adapted the sleeve pattern in my most recent YouTube video if you’re interested to know more (link in bio) xxx . . . . . #tillyandthebuttons #sewingbillie #memadeeveryday #sewingtime #sewinglife #whomadeyourclothes #sewcialists #imakemyownclothes #whatiwore #petitefashion #petitestyle #sewityourself #diyootd #sustainablesewing #sewover40 #mmootd #petitesewist #sewingjourney #yesisew #sewingbloggersofinstagram
•Top Nine• I couldn’t let the year pass with •Top Nine• I couldn’t let the year pass without having a little look at what my top nine posts were. It’s always interesting to see isn’t it…. Thank you so much for liking and commenting on my posts this year. Have a wonderful NYE everyone, are you a stay up to midnight-er or an in bed well before-er???? Not much chance of us being in bed before now the kids have cottoned on to the whole midnight thing 😂 🎉 🤪 ————————————————————- Details from top left to bottom right are as follows: 1. Lighthouse Sweater knitting kit from @weareknitters 2. I Am Cassiopee and Cassiopee Mini by @iam_patterns with @makerist_com (patterns)and @spoonflower (fabric) 3. Darling Ranges/Lyra hack @megannielsenpatterns @tillybuttons. Fabric from @abakhanfabrics 4. Heather Dress by @sewoveritlondon Fabric from @minervadotcom 5. As no. 2 6. Ruffle Collar Blouse, free pattern from @thepatternpagesmagazine. Fabric @atelierbrunette from @minervadotcom 7. Billie Sweatshirt by @tillybuttons. Fabric from @minervadotcom 8. Davenport Dress by @fridaypatterncompany. Fabric @artgalleryfabrics from @minervadotcom 9. Evelyn Dress made for the Frugal Frocks Challenge. Fabric @abakhanfabrics *Some patterns and/or fabrics were gifted as part of collaborations*
✨My last half dress post of 2021✨ I managed to ✨My last half dress post of 2021✨ I managed to get this Davenport Dress finished just in time to wear over Christmas 🤞🏻 It’s a midi version and I left off the flutter sleeve this time… Can’t wait to share more with you soon, but for now it’s Christmas Eve and I want to wish you all an amazing Christmas time however it’s spent I hope you’ll be happy and healthy 😊. Thanks so much for all of the likes, follows and support this year - it’s been another great year for sharing sewing, knitting and crafting and sharing with those who share my love of the same things (that’s a lot of sharing!!) 😂 Merry Christmas everyone xxx . . . . . #sewing #davenportdress #fridaypatterncompany #sewingproject #isew #isewclothes #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #sewingcommunity #sewhappy #millenialsewing #dressmakersofinstagram #sewingforme #indiepatternsewing #sewinginreallife #homesewnwardrobe #seamstresslifestyle #sewingvlogger
✨GIVEAWAY✨ CLOSED I’m so excited to have tea ✨GIVEAWAY✨ CLOSED I’m so excited to have teamed up with @weareknitters for an amazing Christmas giveaway!! The winner will receive their very own Lighthouse Sweater knitting kit - you all know how much I loved knitting this sweater up, it’s such a fun make and a great one for beginners too! To enter you simply need to: 1. Like this post 2. Follow me @secret_life_of_a_seamstress and @weareknitters 3. Comment tagging a friend below who you think might like to win their own kit. You can enter as many times as you like tagging each friend in a separate comment please - one comment equals one entry. Giveaway closes at midnight on 25/12/21 - Christmas Day no less - and the winner will be chosen at random and notified soon after. Good luck 💗 This giveaway is in no way endorsed by Instagram. Open to residents in WAK shipping zones only! . . . . . #knittingaddict #knittinglove #weareknitters #lighthousesweater #knittinginspiration #knittersofinstagram #knittinggiveaway #knittingproject #ukknitters #stayhomeandknit #shareyourknits #iknit #knittingismysuperpower #knittingismyhappyplace #mmootd #makersgonnashare
I’ve just posted my last video of 2021 and it’ I’ve just posted my last video of 2021 and it’s a bumper ‘What I’ve been making…’ because I haven’t filmed one since October!! I’m sharing my Cassiopee dresses, Patina Blouse, Lighthouse Sweater and not one, not two but three versions of the Billie Jumper and Dress (plus a few more makes too). The link to my channel is in my bio or I’ve linked the video in stories if you fancy a watch 😊 _________________________________ Also just wanted to say an massive thank you to everyone who has watched my videos, liked, subscribed, commented and supported me over on YouTube this year, it honestly means so much 💗 . . . . . #weareknitters #lighthousesweater #patinablouse #fridaypatterncompany #sewingbillie #tillyandthebuttons #minervamakers #minervamakes #sewinglife #whomadeyourclothes #sewcialists #imakemyownclothes #petitestyle #sewityourself #sewingvlog #sewover40 #petitesewist #sewingjourney #yesisew #sewingvlogger
✨Knitting and Christmas sparkles ✨ I seem to ✨Knitting and Christmas sparkles ✨ I seem to be posting a lot about knitting these days 🤔 ————————————————————- What are you up to today? We’re booked to go ice skating later eek, and the Strictly final of course. Who do you want to win??? It’s definitely Rose for me… 🥰
•A little pile of hand knits• There could be a •A little pile of hand knits• There could be an unintentional colour scheme going on here… 😂 All of these I’ve knit since October 2020 and seeing them all piled up makes me feel quite proud ☺️ I haven’t quite managed my jumper knit in the round I was aiming for this year - that’ll have to wait for next 💗 From the bottom up: @knitrowanbyme Silver Sweater in Brushed Fleece @weareknitters Lighthouse Sweater Kit @petiteknit Novice Cardigan Chunky Edition @knitsirdar 9523 in @modeatrowan cotton cashmere . . . . . #knittingaddict #knittinglove #rowanbyme #knitrowan #weareknitters #knitsirdar #petiteknit #knittinginspiration #knittersofinstagram #knittingproject #ukknitters #knittingisthenewyoga #stayhomeandknit #shareyourknits #yarncrafts #iknit #knittingismysuperpower #knittingismyhappyplace #iknitmyownclothes #knittingmakesmehappy
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