I am having a moment. Sistermag is amazing. I am old school. But I think I am about to order my first online PDF. I know. Taking a walk on the wild side. But I love there style so much. Thank you.
Hello! I’m so happy I just found your channel. I really enjoyed this pattern roundup. And I love your style. I’d love to see you sew the jacket in the fabric you shared with us. It’s beautiful. ❤
Thank you for this video. I love the way I learned about new designers from you. I am very intrigued by the sewing man patterns. You are correct when you say that some of your viewers really like this kind of stuff because it is right up my alley.
Never would have considered the Teddy Top if I hadn't seen your version.That neckline is so beautiful! Style Arc's own photos don't come close to your top.
Hello Steph! Love your international pattern videos and looking forward to try some of the mau patterns. I'm a huge CJ fan, I think her patterns are just so classy and original. Thank you for this nice video
subscribed! you really have the best sewing channel Ive seen so far. Thank you for finding all these amazing designers! If you haven't already, I would love a video on russian designers. I love some of their silhouettes.
Thank you Steph! Love to see another sewing Steph, and appreciate the kind words. Russia does indeed have some fantastic designers. I've hesitated on sharing just because I know many aren't purchasing from Russia right now- really hopeful circumstances will change soon 🤞🏾
@@StephSewn omg you replied to my comment!❤❤ You made my day! Thank you!! I love her Alix dress and the josten top. Her designs are unique and think outside the box kinda stuff. I hope you try some of her pattern ❤.
I would love to see Mau focus on extended sizes in the more complicated/difficult patterns. Often only the simplest patterns get sized up. I think that a sixty inch hip is the minimum that should be expected to call a pattern size inclusive. I would also encourage them to work with a fat fashion designer/consultant on larger sizes, to do the sizing up right. I'd be interested in sewing the Bellamy but I have about a 70" hip so I'd be surprised if a high fashion pattern designer went that inclusive.
Thank you for sharing this! I completely agree- it is frustrating to see designers hype about extending their size range, but then they release boxy tunics or elastic waist trousers only. What is your favourite inclusive brand? I've heard great things about Muna and Broad (though they don't offer a similar style to Mau), and I also am excited for the launch of Starling Plus Petite.
@@StephSewn I'm a huge fan of Muna and Broad, they do boxy but it is a specific aesthetic version of it based on the designer's tastes. I haven't looked into Starling Plus Petite, but I will now :)
The sewing man pattern with the top I love. I am tall so I have a long trunk. And here in Oklahoma it is 100 degrees so something light and airy is perfect! Love your videos! So interesting out of the ordinary items.
Yes I'm so glad you spotted something you liked! And woof- that is hot! We've had a few days in the 80s in London, which doesn't sound bad, but very few homes have AC and homes are kind of built to keep heat in. I don't know what would happen here if it got to 100 😂
I do alterations & use the stretch thread for things like golf pant hems that are very tapered & need to retain some stretch to get on or needs some stretch during use - tennis & golf skorts, things like that. Also, stretch denim jean waistbands & hems. For construction seams I stick with a serger or stretch stitch on a my regular sewing machine. Am in the US and buy it from Wawak. There is also a cone stretch thread for sergers (different than wooly nylon) - so be sure you know which one you are ordering- ask me how I know!
Really interesting video as always. I so enjoyed this. I love Indian block print fabrics and often sew with them so the Karmme patterns really appealed. By the way, there was absolutely nothing wrong with your pronounciation of Charlotte's name! I am really looking forward to your next video as I have a lot of decorative stitches on my machine that I don't use much, so it would be good to explore more of what my machine can do.
Thank you!! It turns out I was actually pronouncing Karmme wrong- it is supposed to be like "Calm". The perils of international roundups 😂 Can't wait to finish filming the decorative stitch video- I really hope you like it!
I know this is an older video but definitely loved it and needed to thank you for helping everyone out with how the process looks in REAL life! I admire your ability to be proud while being able to point out parts that were a challenge or may not have gone your way. Imo that’s what drives us forward! Well that and gorgeous fabric.
I love seeing new to me pattern companies! I've had a few items from Sewingman favorited on Etsy for a while now and I may need to go ahead and make something. I'm a little bit in love with the Hobo Bag, which looks like a fairly simple pattern to try my hand at bag sewing.
You just popped up on my RU-vid feed this morning. I really enjoyed seeing some new pattern companies and will be checking them out. Of course I will also have to take a look at your previous vlogs. I am very intrigued to see your content.
Same here! I’ve never seen this vlog before (so I just subbed). I really enjoyed watching the comprehensively curated content. Can’t wait to check these new indie designers out & get sewing…while I binge watch all of Steph’s previous videos of course!
I have a fabric query I hope maybe you can help with: I'm finding it really hard to find a heavyweight (300+ GSM) cotton French Terry fabric in brighter colours (especially like saffron or teal). All the fabric stores I have found online have very limited colour ranges, usually dark colours or light pastels, which are not my style. I'm hoping to make a cosy autumn hoodie (using Chalk and Notch Page hoodie pattern). Do you know any fabric sellers that would have this kind of heavy French Terry in bright colours? 🙂🙏
Wow! Love them all & great cuts & colors on you! The linen (Style Arc) was gorgeous, but I think the wrap top was my favorite. But I also like the dress & how well the neck line fits you & the pattern placement. Was trying to figure out if the curved bands are seams, or just trim detail... Congrats & thanks for a great share & info on them & the exterior shots! (And I resemble that remark of years of hoarding fabrics waiting for the right pattern... I've just been practicing that for a decade or two longer...😂)
Thanks so much!! Regarding the dress I'm wearing, the curved bands are both seams and trim! The fabric is a thin, slubby silk jersey, and the seam looked really awful when I first did it. I couldn't unpick without stretching it and making the problem worse, so used the border print of the fabric as trim and hand sewed that on to fix ☺️
I just love your advice and humour in these videos, especially the part about the pockets fitting a wine bottle! 😂🍷 Even though our styles are different, I so enjoy seeing you model your finished garments as they look so good on you and you have a great cohesive style 😊
I love that you gave us your sweaty credentials so we know you know your stuff. "I'm not like those other (sweaty) girls." 😄 Super informative video; thanks!
I'm so glad I came across your channel. I've discovered new pattern companies and I love that you are spending a good amount of time showing us your work and giving tips! Love the teddy top, adding it to my list!
