New makes, sewing patterns, plans and happy mail. Sewing Weekender 

Hi again Julie, your blouses look amazing, and your future makes are very inspiring I look forward to seeing them. I have a button box I've been adding to over the years of buttons I've cut off from various clothes I've either made or bought, it's nice to have those memories when I'm rummaging for buttons. Some are still from dresses I wore as a kid. Many are from dresses for my girls. How lovely that you are using your mother-in-law's. I do very much look forward to your vlogs have a great sewing bank holiday

Lots of great makes there Julie! I have the Tokyo Nightlife fabric also - your thumbnail of the Anthea blouse drew me in - I’m always inspired by what others make with the same prints that I have. I had a hip replacement just over 6 weeks ago and I started a few projects before surgery that still haven’t been finished. They are a Jenna shirt and Jenna dress and the Fran pyjamas both by Closet Core patterns. I have managed to progress with them but I’ve had to put them aside to make way for faster projects - my nine year old desperately needs new winter clothes and the basics in my wardrobe for the cooler months have been lacking. So I’ve been making track pants and yoga style pants plus t shirts and the Marine top which is a pattern from the closet Core Crew. Surgery has caused me to change size so my jeans now no long fit so I’ve decided I have to make new Dawn jeans and a pair of Jude jeans aswell as a pair of jeans for my daughter whilst I’m at it - I like doing things in groups - that is meant to be for the weekend. Then because there is the school cross country on Friday, I need something red (her faction/ house colour) and so I’m thinking I’ll be getting the current Jenna dress and shirt made along with a red Jenna shirt up to sewing on the buttons when she’s at her dance class on Wednesday. That will leave Thursday and Friday to crack on with kid sewing and some lounge wear for myself. I’m feeling more with it and so I need to get sewing now that hubby has returned to work. I’m yet to go back - have to wait a bit.

Gorgeous blouses Julie x

Hi Julie, I love your blouses and the fabrics you’ve used, I’ve made 3 Anthea blouses and have my eye on the Nephaline, enjoy your weekend sewing x

Beautiful blouse your wearing 🥰

Hi Julie! I also fell in love with the tie dress and ordered it! Then I went to a sewing sewcial and there was a pattern very similar on the freebies table so I got that too! Loving your makes and can’t wait to see your version of the dress 😀 xx

Julie, I have just bought the Ellie and Mac Ashley Hourglass Swimsuit pattern because I wanted ruching and even for me it is so easy. I had already purchased the Cottesloe, but haven't attempted it. I think the E+M will be the one I wear the most on holiday. I am also just finishing off my Tie Dress. Love your blouses X

Great inspiration on the blouse front! I have made several Remy Raglan tops, with all the different sleeves etc but feel ready (??!!🙄) to try a placket and maybe a simple collar....have the Peppermint Samford Set Top pattern at the ready and a remnant from our last destash market (Mt Gravatt, Brisbane). Wish me luck!! Thanks for your inspiration,hints and tricks. 🤩

Oh my word that blouse is gorgeous I’ve never thought to make that Anthea blouse I think the stick out. Sleeves put me off but I suppose it depends what fabric you use ? I’ve made the Zalia dress and that has interesting sleeves I think you’d like ,the v neck is too low for me so I’ve made the round neck this time ?

Just love that Anthea blouse. How do you find the set of the sleeve into the armhole? I had problems with it and had to do quite a bit of work to get it to fit properly. Yours looks beautiful on.

How lovely that your mother in law gave you her vintage button box. I have an extensive makes list, too. Off the top of my head, the Andes Jacket from Itch to Stith, the Saguaro set, Friday Pattern Company (trousers only), Crescendo jeans, Legato Jeans, and Largo Cargos, all from Love Notions, The Nicks Dress, Closet Core, Bondi Tee, Sinclair, McCalls blouse, forgotten the number but already cut out, a couple of strappy nighties, Love Notions Luna Loungewear set, a second Westliff dress, Friday Pattern Company, Anza jumpsuit, Itch to Stitch, a cami top, Butterick pattern forgotten number, the list goes on ...

Love the blouses, looking forward to see the next makes. If you were still interested in making bikini tops @madebycathcraft made a 10 in 1 bikini top by Edgewater Avenue which looked really nice as you can tie it in different ways - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rilCOx5jRnU.html. Enjoy the sun! 🌞

😂 For goodness sake! Synchronise your mowing people! 😂

Wow! Your blouses are stunning 😍. That fabric is amazing. I've made both patterns and after seeing your blouses I want to make them again. I feel like our weather is about the same as yours at the moment. We are supposed to be heading to winter but we still are having some beautiful warm days however the breeze is chilly. I do love this time of year. I could look at your blouse all day. I'm going to go see if I'm following you on insta. I hope you have a lovely weekend ❤ 💗

Another lovely vlog, your enthusiasm is really infectious 😊. I watched Sarah's vlog about the Tie Dress, I wasn't sure about getting it myself, but you convinced me, I've just purchased it 😂

Your blouses are gorgeous Julie especially the Anthea blouse. That fabric is 🥰. I really fancy making the Tie dress - I saw Sarah’s vlog and it looks great and it’s quite different isn’t it? I’d love to see your version. I’ve no doubt it’ll look great on your! I’ve just got the Fringe dress pattern too. So much sewing ahead. Whoop whoop!! Have fun. 😀

Hi Julie, I've just made the New Look blouse with the sleeve ties, I sized down and it was still pretty loose, but ok. The sleeve ties do get in the way though! Lovely blouses, I especially like the Nephaline, looking forward to seeing the scooped neck version with ruffle. I usually get my haberdashery from Franklins in Colchester, it's a large store, plenty of fabric choice there too.

Julie that AAA blouse is stunning! I love using speckyseamstress binding to finish my makes too. 💜🤩

Your blouses are SO good! I love both patterns and as you know have made them both. Haven’t had chance to wear my Nephaline yet but can’t wait. I admire your productivity and use of the early hours. I too am up early but having moved house last year and brought my sewing room into the house cannot now sew at the crack of dawn for fear of waking hubby. I want the Sewing Therapy tie dress too but bought the Puff and Pencil one so struggling to justify the spend. Can’t wait to see yours. Off now to plough on with my extensive make list too😂😂😂. Happy Sewing Julie. 😊 Lynne

There needs to be a step in patterns that says 'if you want to pop a label on do it now' 😂

Ahhh thank you so much for sharing the buttons ❤ X

Wow you’ve been up “before the pigs start farting” as we say in my neck of the woods 😂

Hi Julie, I love your blouses, you have so many great plans. I’m making an Indigo mini makes dress for my Granddaughter (she’s 2) at the moment, next will be the Pattern Emporium Be Mine blouse and I have also ordered the tie dress pattern after seeing Sarah’s vlog (it’s a beautiful dress). ❤❤

Beautiful garments! I would have sewn those pleats on the flat sleeve as well.♥️

Thanks for sharing Julie, lovely blouses. 💙🧶🌈🍓

Lovely makes Julie ❤

Hi Julie, can I ask if you sized down more than one size compared to your actual measurements in the Anna Allen Anthea blouse?

Love your blouses ❤️

I enjoyed your vlog 😊 lovely makes..your blouses are beautiful...I was taken by the tie dress also on Sarah's vlog ...I am looking forward to see what you do with the pattern 😊 I was so tempted to purchase the pattern and I have a strong feeling that your make will push me over the edge and I will just need to buy it 😂🤣

I love that you've manage to use your mother-in-law'old buttons in your makes. Lovely touches like that make a garment extra special 🤩💜