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    How to start & grow a YouTube channel for your sewing | FIVE tips for success…

    February 3, 2025 /

    YouTube notified me at the end of 2024 that I have been uploading to their platform for FIVE WHOLE YEARS!! Although I had a rough idea of how long I’d been going with this, seeing it written down in an actual email really made me feel quite proud. I started YouTube very much with a bit of a ‘let’s see how this goes’ type of attitude, I never intended to make it part of my work and I never, ever thought I would get used to editing videos (more on that later!). I was inspired to share more about my YouTube journey because, also at the end of 2024 I…

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    Exciting News – My ‘Behind the Seams’ Sewing Patreon is Here!

    October 14, 2024 /

    Hi sewing friends! I’m so excited to finally announce that I’ve just launched a brand new Patreon! If you love sewing as much as I do and want to dive deeper into the world of dressmaking, fabric, and craft, this is the perfect space for you. You can expect, sewing tips, tutorials, behind-the-scenes projects and to connect and chat with others who love sewing just as much as we do… Here’s a quick look at what you can expect as a member: Ad FREE Early Access – to my weekly YouTube videosBehind the Scenes – photos, videos and pollsCommunity chat – with myself and the rest of the group. Share…

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    Vlog | Sew a vintage style Autumn dress with me

    September 23, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m sewing up one of my older sewing patterns which you recently voted for me to make – the Sew Over It 1940s Tea Dress. Come along with me and see how it turned out. As always, I’m sharing the ups and downs and giving a few hints and tips along the way. Thanks for watching! Sally x

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    5 ways I make money from my sewing (and how you can too!)…

    July 15, 2024 /

    Hi everyone A bit of a different video today, I wanted to share some ways in which I make money from my sewing and how you can too if you’re looking to take your hobby to the next level! I hope you’ll enjoy and that there will be something in there for you… Sally

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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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    Vlog | A week in my life, handmade outfits, sewing and more…

    September 18, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video, I’m sharing a week of my handmade outfits, a little bit of what I get up to in the week and of course some sewing and new fabrics chat too. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally

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    Vlog | Re-creating a high street look using sewing patterns I already own…

    May 2, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m attempting to re-create a high street trend using sewing patterns I already own. See how I get on and see the final outfit reveal 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    A Week in my Sewing Life

    January 23, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I sew up my first make of 2023. It’s a cosy set, perfect for January… I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | What I’ve been sewing, knitting and crocheting in October…

    October 31, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m talking through everything I’ve been sewing, knitting and crocheting in October, including my finished Jack Trench coat – yay!! I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Thank you for watching Sally x

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    Vlog | Everything I bought at the Knitting & Stitching Show (and more)…

    October 17, 2022 /

    Hi everyone In today’s video, I’m sharing everything I bought at the Knitting & Stitching show and my plans for it all. I’m also sharing two other fabrics that I bought before I went. I think we can say I’ve well and truly replenished my stash! I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

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  • Sew a Pretty Wrap Dress for Spring with Me… February 9, 2025
  • FIVE New Dress Sewing Patterns to Make this Spring (including fabric suggestions & styling ideas) February 4, 2025
  • How to start & grow a YouTube channel for your sewing | FIVE tips for success… February 3, 2025
  • Planning my sewing for 2025 | How I plan & what I want to sew this year… January 20, 2025
  • Reviewing my year in sewing | 2024 goals revisited, favourites, regrets & lessons learned… January 14, 2025
  • Everything I made in 2024 | Sewing, knitting & crochet… January 12, 2025
  • Vlog | A week of handmade Autumn outfits… November 11, 2024
  • Vlog | Everything I’ve been sewing & making recently… November 4, 2024
  • Vlog | Fabric haul & sewing plans for autumn makes October 21, 2024
  • Exciting News – My ‘Behind the Seams’ Sewing Patreon is Here! October 14, 2024

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