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    Vlog | Sew a new winter jacket with me including sewing tips for beginners…

    February 5, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, This week I’ve been sewing up an Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Co. in a super cosy fleece fabric. Join me for the sewing process, sewing tips and general chit chat. Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Setting goals for 2024 for sewing, work and life…

    January 29, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I share what my sewing goals are for 2024. I’m also sharing a few work and personal goals too. I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Reviewing 2023 | Everything I made, favourites, regrets and lessons learned…

    January 21, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m sharing everything I made in 2023 and reviewing my favourites, any regrets or disasters and also talking about what my making in 2023 taught me . Patterns and fabrics are listed below (where possible) in order of sharing. Named Olo Lounge Set – https://www.namedclothing.com/products/olo-tee-and-pants-set Mind The MAKER Organic Brushed Pique Sweater Knit Stretch Fabric – https://tidd.ly/3GrY1yR Darling Ranges Dress by Megan Nielsen – https://tidd.ly/3aWxVEk Atelier Brunette Viscose Crepe – https://tidd.ly/3LRvJ1R Jarrah Sweatshirt by Megan Nielson – https://tidd.ly/2PbvYfP Viscose Soft Knit – https://sewmesomething.co.uk/ Southbank Sweater Dress by Nina Lee – https://tidd.ly/3VgQXLg Minerva Core Range Fur Back Sweatshirt Stretch Knit Fabric Beige and rust – https://tidd.ly/40suRIR…

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    Vlog | A very chatty catch up. Sewing makes, knitting, Christmas presents and more…

    January 15, 2024 /

    Hi everyone In today’s video I’m having a bit of a catch up. Talking all about sewing makes, what I’ve been knitting, what I got for Christmas and a bit of book chat too. I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | Vlogmas week one, cosy Christmassy crafting and chat…

    December 11, 2023 /

    Hi everyone Vlogmas week one is here. I hope you enjoy coming along with me for some cosy, festive Christmassy crafting and chit chat… Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Recreating a High Street look with two easy sewing patterns…

    December 4, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me in one of my favourite types of videos to make as I attempt to recreate a High Street winter look using very quick and easy sewing patterns. Can you believe I sewed this outfit up in around two and a half hours! I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    TOP TEN amazing sewing patterns for the perfect Christmas dress

    November 27, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing TEN amazing sewing patterns to help you create the perfect Christmas dress. I’ve included a mix of party and occasion wear and some more casual styles too. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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    Vlog | A peaceful few days in my sewing (dining) room…

    November 6, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, This week I spent a lovely few days in my sewing (dining) room. Join me as I finish up a long overdue WIP, work on my winter coat project and start something new. Thank you so much for watching! Sally x

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    Capsule Wardrobe Sewing Plans for Autumn/Winter 2023 | High Street inspiration for wardrobe staples

    October 16, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, I’m so excited to share this video today as it’s one of my favourite types to make. Today I’m sharing my sewing plans for autumn/winter time 2023 and this year I’m thinking more about wardrobe staples that should see me through the season. I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

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    A YouTube video catch up…

    July 10, 2023 /

    Hello everyone, Here are a few of my YouTube videos you may have missed over the last few weeks… First up, a huge fabric and sewing pattern haul. In this video I’m sharing all of my recent sewing purchases and some rather ambitious holiday sewing plans… Next, another Sew the Trends this time all about co-ord sets and how we can get the look using free sewing patterns and patterns we already have… And lastly (for now). I’m sharing FIVE summer sewing patterns I couldn’t be without. These are sewing patterns I come back to time and again and use all the time. Thank you so much for watching, I…

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