Secret Life of a Seamstress

Secret Life of a Seamstress

  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Latest from YouTube

  • You Tube

    Vlog | Sewing a High Street inspired dress in two days…

    June 19, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I attempt to sew a High Street inspired dress, hacked from three sewing patterns I already own, in time for a wedding in two days! I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching! Sally

    read more
    Sally Gauntlett 0 Comments
  • You Tube

    Vlog | Sew the Trends Casual Edition…

    November 28, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing five casual Christmas high street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to recreate them. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

    read more
    Sally Gauntlett 0 Comments
  • You Tube

    Sew the Trends | Five Christmas High Street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to re-create them…

    November 24, 2022 /

    Hi everyone Today I’m sharing five Christmas party looks from the high street and Pinterest and the sewing patterns you can use to re-create your own version. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

    read more
    Sally Gauntlett 0 Comments
  • Uncategorized

    Vlog | Five autumn/winter high street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to recreate them…

    October 10, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In this week’s video I’m sharing five high street, autumn/winter trends I’ve been seeing on the high street and pairing them to sewing patterns you can use to recreate them. I hope you’ll enjoy the video, it was a lot of fun to put together. Thanks for watching! Sally x

    read more
    Sally Gauntlett 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Beginner Sewing Project Hair Scrunchie Tutorial – easy ‘make in an hour’ project

    April 14, 2020

    Five of My Favourite Sewing Tools

    April 24, 2020
  • You Tube

    Vlog | Three looks I’ve been inspired to recreate for my spring/summer wardrobe this year…

    May 23, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, This week I’m talking about three Pinterest and High Street inspired looks I’d like to recreate for my own handmade wardrobe this year based on sewing patterns I already have or want to add to my collection. I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

    read more
    Sally Gauntlett 0 Comments





secret_life_of_a_seamstress

✂️ Sewing Content Creator
🎥 NEW YOUTUBE videos every SUNDAY at 8am
👇🏻 Follow and subscribe for new sewing videos and handmade wardrobe inspiration

Sally Gauntlett
Another way I’ll be styling my Simplicity S8796 Another way I’ll be styling my Simplicity S8796 this winter. Probably one of my favourites 💕 Outfit details: Coat - handmade @simplicitymccallsuk S8796 Sweatshirt - @newlook Leggings - @marksandspencer Trainers - @veja . . . . . #simplicity8796 #simplicitypatterns #sewingreels #sewistsofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #isew #memadestyle #mmootd #stylingreels #outfitoftheday #petitestyle #petitefashion
A few photos of my latest Whitmoor Cardigan on. I A few photos of my latest Whitmoor Cardigan on. I love this one so much it’s super cosy in this Rowan Kid Classic yarn and I much prefer the shorter length and bishop sleeves on me. Once again I’m amazed by the magic combination of soak blocking and lace. Lace is so bumpy when you’ve finished isn’t it but the soak makes it so lovely and smooth and, well, holey 😂😊💕 Pattern: Whitmoor Cardigan by @tailoressstudio . . . . . #whitmoorcardigan #tailoressstudio #tailoressstudiopatterns #knitting #knittingaddict #knittinginspiration #knittersofinstagram #iknitmyownclothes
Ok, after an initial ‘I’m not so sure’ I can Ok, after an initial ‘I’m not so sure’ I can report I’m now loving my new coat now. It’s that hang on the door and walk away for a while that does it 😂💕 Outfit details: Knit dress - @newlook Boots - @boden_clothing old Coat - Simplicity 8796 handmade by me Bag - @hm old Ps. I know I need to smile more in these videos - for some reason it just can’t be done 😆 . . . . . #simplicity8976 #stylingreel #sewing #sewingreel #handmadeclothing #sewistsofinstagram #stylingforwinter #outfitoftheday #outfitreel #psimadethis #mmootd #ootd #petitestyle
A little puff sleeve appreciation post this mornin A little puff sleeve appreciation post this morning because I haven’t really made anything since my coat so I don’t have a lot to share 🤪 Definitely feeling the urge to sew something floaty and viscose-y now though after all that thick coating fabric. What are you working on this week? I might have to start thinking Christmas dresses… 🤔🎄💕 Pattern: Nicks Blouse by @closetcorepatterns Fabric: Art Gallery rayon from @minervadotcom . . . . . #closetcorenicks #nicksblouse #artgallery #artgalleryfabrics #isewmyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #minervamakers #minervamakes
The lace detail on the Whitmoor Cardigan has got t The lace detail on the Whitmoor Cardigan has got to be one of my favourite patterns ever (not that I’ve knitted many lace patterns but still… 😆). It’s so satisfying to knit and looks so pretty. I feel like I’d be happy just knitting a wardrobe full of Whitmoors in lots of different colours - still need to try out the sweater version too 💕 . . . . . #whitmoorcardigan #whitmoorsweater #tailoressstudiopatterns #knittersofinstagram #iknit #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict
I had a lot of fun using Pinterest images to style I had a lot of fun using Pinterest images to style my handmade and ready to wear clothes over on YouTube last week. I think this was definitely one of my favourite outfits 😊 Logan Shacket by @stylearc worn under my jumper from @oliveclothing Boots @hm The link to my channel is in my bio if you fancy watching 💕 . . . . . #stylingreels #sewing #sewingreels #stylingmyhandmadewardrobe #stylingmyhandmadeclothes #sewistsofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #loganshacket
A couple of pictures of my newly finished coat (th A couple of pictures of my newly finished coat (there will be more) 😆 I thoroughly enjoyed sewing this up. From start to finish I took my time and really enjoyed the process. I’ve decided I really enjoy making coats… However, when I initially tried this on I had that moment of ‘errrr not sure if I like that on me…’ and it had to hang on the door for a few days before I could return to it - if you know you know 😂 Anyway, I’m pleased to report that after a couple of wears out of the house, I actually really like it. It’s different for me because it’s not a padded dog walking/rain coat but I love how it can be dressed with pretty much everything smart or casual. I’d like to make another coat soon but definitely need to choose a darker colour. That’s three coats I’ve made now in a camel/beige 🙈😂 What are your thoughts on coat making?? Pattern: Simplicity S8796 Fabric: Lili fabrics . . . . . #s8796 #simplicity8796 #coatmaking #coatsewing #isewmyownclothes #isew #sewistsofinstagram #mmootd #memadeeveryday #sewinginspiration #sewover40 #sewingforautumn
Which Ilford outfit is your favourite??? I think t Which Ilford outfit is your favourite??? I think this has got to be one of the most versatile makes in my wardrobe - it just goes with everything… 💕 Need another one asap! Pattern: @fridaypatterncompany Ilford Jacket Fabric: Mind the Maker cotton twill from @minervadotcom . . . . . #minervamakers #minervamakes #ilfordjacket #fridaypatterncompany #sewingreels #stylingreel #stylingreels #outfitreel #sewistsofinstagram #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewover40 #autumnstyle
Just incase you missed it, over on YouTube this we Just incase you missed it, over on YouTube this week I shared everything I’ve been sewing, knitting and crocheting lately. Including my new winter coat which I still can’t quite believe I actually made 😊 The link to my channel is in my bio if you fancy a watch (and thank you so much to those of you who already have) 💕 . . . . . #sewandtell #sewingyoutuber #sewingvlogger #sewistsofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #imakemyclothes #sewinginspiration #sewingplans
A mix of handmade and ready to wear garments in th A mix of handmade and ready to wear garments in this outfit. That’s generally how my dressing seems to go. I’ll never be a completely handmade wardrobe kind of person I just love rtw clothes too much 🥰 Do you do the same or are you aiming for handmade only? This was a lovely, comfy, cosy outfit for autumn, everything is listed below 🍂 😊 Handmade: T Shirt - Agnes by @tillybuttons Cardigan - Whitmoor by @tailoressstudio Jacket - Jack Trench by @ready_to_sew RTW Jeans - Topshop mom jeans from @asos Trainers - @veja Jeans Topshop @asos Ps. Going to try and be better at doing more of these outfit type reels 🤪 . . . . . #outfitreel #stylingreel #handmadeoutfit #handmadeclothing #imakemyownclothes #isew #sewistsofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #knittersofinstagram #whitmoorcardigan #sewingagnes #tillyandthebuttons
Load More… Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent Posts

  • Vlog | Recreating a High Street look with two easy sewing patterns… December 4, 2023
  • TOP TEN amazing sewing patterns for the perfect Christmas dress November 27, 2023
  • Autumn Crafting with my Serious Light by Serious Readers November 20, 2023
  • Vlog | A peaceful few days in my sewing (dining) room… November 6, 2023
  • Capsule Wardrobe Sewing Plans for Autumn/Winter 2023 | High Street inspiration for wardrobe staples October 16, 2023
  • Vlog | Knitting & Stitching Show Haul plus sewing and knitting works in progress… October 9, 2023
  • Vlog | A week in my life, handmade outfits, sewing and more… September 18, 2023
  • Let’s catch up… September 11, 2023
  • A YouTube video catch up… July 10, 2023
  • Vlog | Sewing a High Street inspired dress in two days… June 19, 2023

Categories

  • 2018 Makes
  • 2019 Makes
  • 2020 Makes
  • 2021 Makes
  • 2022 Makes
  • About Me
  • Knitting Projects
  • Lifestyle
  • Minerva Blog
  • Pattern Hacks
  • Pattern Reviews
  • Sewing Inspiration
  • The Fabric Guys
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Tutorials
  • Uncategorized
  • You Tube









2023 Secret Life Of A Seamstress ©
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.