transforming my wardrobe in 2024 (plots & plans)

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I'm sewing and knitting my own clothes this year, so with sustainability and thoughtfulness on the agenda, what are my goals for this year?
00:00 intro
01:38 RE-WEARING
03:07 MENDING
06:32 PATTERNS
09:06 MATERIALS
12:12 BOOKS
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@ImpulseKombucha 5 ай бұрын

Something that’s made me less scared to cut good fabric is that I saw a reel where someone had saved fabric all beautifully folded on their shelf and pulled it out one day to find that it had gotten sun faded on the folded bit that was exposed and had sort of ruined the fabric. Things change and deteriorate no matter what, so you may as well use them and love them and mend them and use them some more

@tobywollin8978 5 ай бұрын

For the coat - you'll need to take out the lining and take apart the pieces, put them on top of brown paper or newspaper and cut around them to make pattern pieces. Then, choose your fabric - I've found that a heavy flannelized satin coat lining (sometimes called 'Kasha') is the best because you want something slick. Depending on how much warmer you want to make it, you can also find quilted coat lining fabrics that you can use as well. If you're committed to turning this into sort of a winter 'tank', then get the Kasha lining and on the flannelized back, put thin wool flannel (run it through the washer/dryer to shrink it down, which makes it dense), using the Kasha pieces as your pattern. This will make the lining literally heavy as lead, but it also makes the coat impervious to the wind and will keep you warmer. Then sew the pieces of the lining together and sew it into (sorry, you'll be doing this by hand - your hand sewing skills will be aces when you are done) the coat. Take up the bottom to match the bottom of the coat and off you go.

@RachaelTheRed 5 ай бұрын

Definitely just took a photo of this comment to save for later! Those are some really fantastic tips!

@victoriam9242 5 ай бұрын

Me top! This is gold

@papaya388 5 ай бұрын

Bernadette Banner would definitely be an inspiration for this, as she always stitches the lining onto her clothes and never bagline :)

@DaisyByDesign 5 ай бұрын

Flatlining for the win! @@papaya388

@tinnerste2507 5 ай бұрын

Try cutting the green dress short where it's ripped and add back some length by using the leftover fabric as a ruffle. It looks like snagged on something for the L shaped rip maybe a boot hook or zipper? You could add a slit or Gore's to the sides if it's too tight to walk in

@marloesk9753 5 ай бұрын

Had an idea, had to pause the video. WITH THE GREEN DRESS embroider green leaves all along the slit (two tone, one almost the perfect match shade and one three shades darker) AND then just have one leave going to the side at the top mending it!!

@whiskerstherock 5 ай бұрын

LOVE this idea! Although I’d almost want it to be only in the colour match thread so it becomes just a textural difference, I’m obsessed with that look

@noellekillius9048 4 ай бұрын

An alternative, if you want to play with the shape of the dress, is to add a bunch of Godet's around the dress. Essentially they are a bunch of triangles, in the same colour or different, that really add volume to only the bottom of a dress!

@Calkholmes 5 ай бұрын

when I make a mock up I like to use a fabric that I might wear but is simple or cheaper in case it turns out well and then I'll have two wearable items at the end instead of just one and a bunch of scraps!

@juliaw9835 5 ай бұрын

Yesss +1 for wearable mock-ups!

@missmatti 5 ай бұрын

And if you do not want a wearable mock up I recommend sewing in low quality thrifted sheets 😊

@dagnolia6004 5 ай бұрын

mock ups from sheets quite often turn into favorite pajamas...@@missmatti

@kavatwastaken 5 ай бұрын

I have a style challenge for you! I think I saw it on The sorry girls a few years ago. Put a marker of some kind (like a ribbon or tape) on the far right end of the rail in your wardrobe. Everyday, you have to style the first garment in your wardrobe, so the one on the far left on the rail. You can use any other pieces in your wardrobe as well, and when it has been used, it goes back on the other side of the marker. So you'll go through all of your clothes but you have to challenge yourself to use the first item everyday.

@sunsets.starlight 5 ай бұрын

I love this challenge! I'm going to try this!

@abidizzne892 3 ай бұрын

This seems like a great idea unless you live with seasons. Because some clothes are simply not suited (or safe) for various temps

@nathaliesluijs765 5 ай бұрын

the loving support and tips in these comments make me believe in the good of humanity

@Samantha-gt8nq 5 ай бұрын

The 'nobody can stop me' approach to creating clothes is so wonderful I'm adding it to my self pep-talks immediately. I also love how much joy you have for all of this and I'm so excited to watch these creative projects come to life!

@cypriennezed5640 5 ай бұрын

Please make yourself into a Von Trapp child!! Since my 40th birthday, I've been vascillating between "Kid in a Fairy Tale" and "Auntie Mame" and frankly, it's been delightful.

@annnna4e 5 ай бұрын

Oooh, me too, 40 was a definite mindset shift! I've been aiming for medieval flower meadow goblin. 😂

@lisa_wistfulone7957 5 ай бұрын

Ah, you two are my sort of people!! But I’m a late bloomer- finally at 54 I decided to fully embrace dressing like a whimsical sparkle garden witch! 🌱🌿✨

@charleendouglas7224 5 ай бұрын

The Von Trapp child would be a good Halloween costume!

@ellakae7 5 ай бұрын

Darning is so much easier than it looks I promise! I would recommend starting on some sock to build your confidence first before moving to the jumper

@BookChats 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! I took a class to learn how to darn because I was struggling so much to learn from videos/online but it turns out part of why I was struggling so much is because it's easier than I expected! You can definitely learn how to darn Leena.

@helenm1085 5 ай бұрын

This year I want to learn how to do that fancy duplicate mending stitch where it looks like the original fabric... I only know basic darning (and have rescued so many beloved socks)

@BookChats 5 ай бұрын

@@helenm1085 yes! We had a demo of that in my class but I need to find wool that matches my sweaters to actually try it for repairing a couple small holes.

@mehressagreen4615 5 ай бұрын

I recommend duplicate or swiss darning. Also, visibly mending with darning is super easy cause any colour goes - I bought just one rainbow yarn, because if it's rainbow it will....match every single thing with one of its colours, right? For the armpit, I would personally do a matching yarn, cause of the armpit if it's slightly off no one will notice.

@MsLittleBlade 5 ай бұрын

I've just started learning how to darn/mend! Done a few socks. They're not great but I can see the improvements with each sock. My theory is to start with socks, because even if it's bad, as long as the hole is closed! Because it goes inside my shoe, away from public eyes anyway

@janetlettrich2705 5 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, yes! Von Trapp Children clothes from curtains! Can't wait to see this!😍

@noodlemaiden7619 5 ай бұрын

Rewearing something for a week is such a good idea because the weather is probably pretty similar, you know you only have to wash that garment type at the end of the week (top bottom etc) and it gives you chance to wear it in different situations so you know if you really like it or just wear it for that one thing

@flagerdevil 5 ай бұрын

Definitely make a mock-up before you cut into your beloved fabrics! That will make sure that you don't make dumb mistakes or simply have a pattern that doesn't work/fit. 😁❤️

@kristyjoyschoyen1421 5 ай бұрын

I think I would insert a lace panel into the slit of the green dress. I would open it up to make it kore symmetrical and then add a lace panel either to completely fill the gap or to line the edges of it. Best of luck with all of your dreams - they seem ultimately doable and a fun challenge.

@rocioiribe5841 5 ай бұрын

i was thinking that too! i would lean into the slit and make it a sexy moment.

@nyxarama 5 ай бұрын

i'm wondering if it ripped that way because it limited movement? If that's the case I might widen the slit? something to consider at least.

@the_Pons 5 ай бұрын

That was my suggestion too, make the shake of the slit more purposeful, then add lace 😊

@katherineeaton2515 5 ай бұрын

I was thinking of a kick-pleat panel in a contrasting colour.

@kristyjoyschoyen1421 5 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike! @the_Pons & @katherineeaton2515

@AUsernameILike 5 ай бұрын

the green dress can be fixed by closing the hole and then embroidering on top of it, maybe also adding some along the rest of the edge of the slit :)

@fsmnt 5 ай бұрын

If its me, I'll cut at the length of the hole and add a matching patterned large ruffle layer XD

@sisifyme 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, can do some green vine embroidery that you can pull higher as well, maybe even up to the hip is a kind of diagonal. There's so many possibilities.

@emilykarell-chu692 5 ай бұрын

That knitted top is going to be so much easier than you think!

@missyrohrer385 5 ай бұрын

I have an idea for the green dress! If you can find a color or pattern that you love with the green, you would create a couple gores in the skirt to make it look more intentional!

@jasminearch8632 5 ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing plan!

@rosaidhphillips7677 5 ай бұрын

Almost all the sewing I do these days is mending. Theoretically I can draft my own patterns and make things that fit my body perfectly, but my body changes a lot, and it brings me a great deal of joy to be able to keep clothes that exist in use, rather than making new ones. I really want to embrace the creativity of visible mending, but I tend to get sucked in by the technical challenges of invisible mending. Dupilcate stitch on fairisle knitting, darning harris tweed, patching a down jacket... I just can't resist the challenge of figuring out how to match pattern and texture of the original garment as closely as possible. Which is probably why I get landed with so many weird mending projects by my family members.

@BrielleleFay 5 ай бұрын

You have inspired me so much Leena, thank you. I sew professionally as a job, but I never make stuff for myself. 2024 is the year! Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.

@bethfeger8409 5 ай бұрын

YES! VonTrapp Family wardrobe! Yes, please!

@ilahjarvis 5 ай бұрын

Tip for repairing the green dress. Purchase some lightweight fusible webbing and sandwich it between the tear and a similarly colored light weight piece of fabric, making sure the the tear is closed. Iron it to melt the webbing and the backing fabric will keep the hole closed.

@ima8track 5 ай бұрын

Made my first muslin the other day before cutting into the nice fabric... So glad I did, cuz it fit terribly. Can't wait to see what you make with that gorgeous fabric!

@anabluu 3 ай бұрын

For the green dress I thought stitch it up tight into a knot, and sew a flower on top of the knot, like the flower earrings you have!

@nocturnal1097 4 ай бұрын

the bright yellow would look SO cute on that red jumper, especially if it's pulling on the yellow already in the jumper you could even do the darning in a red to match and then reinforce it with yellow embroidery!

@Maison_Marion 5 ай бұрын

The green dress looks amazing on you! You could insert a small vertical band of fabric (the width of the rip) from top to bottom in a slightly darker shade of green, or a printed fabric in a green print, to make the mending into a design choice. It would just look as if the vertical stripe is meant to be there. Or, if it used to be a slit, and it has a seem there, you could make the skirt part smaller at the bottom, but it would become less A-line.

@nataliecarey5895 5 ай бұрын

Or similarly you could add a godet panel in a coordinating or contrasting fabric, or a mesh or lace of some kind. And if you're feeling adventurous and want to change the shape of the dress you could do several godets around the whole dress.

@alrockon 5 ай бұрын

May I say, you're my favorite content creator. Every single time I watch you video, it brightens my day. There is no other creator where everytime I see a new video I click on 'watch' straight away. For literally every single ones of your videos. That's why I've been in the gumption club for a while now, I think even if i was in and out of the gumption club, I've been following your videos since 2016. Anyway, I just thought, I never say it, so on this gloomy 1st of february morning, let's send Leena a lot of love. Thank you for being you. x

@sarahmontgomery7563 5 ай бұрын

For the green dress, you could sew decorative ribbon along the left side of the slit, then bring it up a little higher to hide the tear. If you do embroider it, you could do embroidery all along one or both sides of the slit so it looks intentional and you hide or draw attention away from the tear.

@lilpinkbear 5 ай бұрын

For the green dress, one idea could be to just cut it at the level of the tear. Then take the remaining length of skirt fabric, cut it in half horizontally to make a ruffle and then attach it to the new hem of main body of the dress. I think it would work well with the style, especially if you shorten the sleeves (you could even add ruffles to tthe cuffs with the excess cut off them).

@stonersiren 5 ай бұрын

i would love to see an update video on relining the winter coat, that seems very complicated and i'd love to see how someone goes about it who's not "super professional", i think that would teach other hobby sewists more

@noemiolesiak9311 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MENTIONING AFRAYED UPCYCLING!!! I've been inspired by a tea towel dress for years, I even have a tea towel and many scraps of material that I want to use for the dress. So thank you for showing me an artist who makes so many of them

@emilyrosethegreat 5 ай бұрын

Everyone in the comments has great ideas for the green dress, but my mind immediately went to the Samantha Pleet collection where appliqued roses climb up the clothes... so romantic and fun and maximalist in the best way! Cover the tear with a rose, and have a vine creeping from there up the dress with a few more leaves and roses on 😍🌹🥀🌿

@EmmaAus 5 ай бұрын

Also, for the green dress, could be cool to add a triangular cutout of a nice colourful fabric (maybe in like a magenta brocade silk), like they do when turning jeans into bellbottoms etc 🌈

@judithhamid5435 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy This Golden Fleece - it's brilliant!

@unichan5 5 ай бұрын

One of my fav linen blouses was wearing thin under the arms and I reinforced them with a white cotton sashiko thread while the blouse is royal blue. Honestly, no one ever commented on that, so I’d say go ahead and do a visible mend under the arms of your red sweater! Mending is such a great tool to have at hand, I cannot praise it enough. Thanks for sharing Leena, I always take big inspiration from your videos! 💌

@franmurgatroyd213 4 ай бұрын

Hiya Lena that gorgeous green dress split could be turned into a godet or kick pleat using extra fabric ,even a contrast fabric if you shorten the dress that would give you the material needed or remove the damage to re hem total item . Good luck . Your clip is very inspirational 😀

@auntieheksold-timemedicine3045 5 ай бұрын

I'm a fair isle knitter, so I 100% have to read that book about British knitting history!!!!!

@samsarasuplex 5 ай бұрын

I've had good experiences felting holes in my wool sweaters. It took a bit to get the feel of what different needles can do, but I managed to save my favorite sweaters from growing holes in the cuffs and armpits, and have also repaired more than one wool sock that way.

@raquelrossiter5911 5 ай бұрын

The patterns you have chosen look great - I'd love to throw another into the ring because it's honestly blown my mind how great it is - Sasha Starlights Adjustable(!!) Palazzo pants. Her youtube tutorial that goes along with the pattern is so thorough that it felt like I'd had lessons with a teacher in sewing pleats, side pockets, stitching in the ditch etc. The design is great and the trousers are easily the best thing I've sewn by miles and they're going to fit and be comfortable for ever!!! I can't recommend it more highly 😁

@kathleencrozier2584 5 ай бұрын

The jumpsuit pattern with the vontrap curtains would be ✨✨✨

@Luiza-vm5jz 5 ай бұрын

about the green dress with a rip, i think it'd be great if you just did a slit where the rip is and it's quite easy to do

@cassie_hart 5 ай бұрын

Ahhh I can't wait to see all these projects come to life!!!!

@jasminearch8632 5 ай бұрын

The way you're challenging yourself is super inspiring and I love your projects. I'm not on a no buying rule, since i don't have the bandwidth and spoons to make everything I need, but with the exception of underwear, socks, and tights, I did decide to not buy anything new, so if i can't thrift it, I'll have to make it. I've also instituted a make one mend one rule, to hopefully get to the bottom of my mending basket one day.

@kathrynledger 5 ай бұрын

Oh, I have a pair of curtain that i bought to make a "von Trapp" outfit. I wimped out last year, this may be its year. Hurray!

@this_fanny 5 ай бұрын

The fabric suits you so well!! If you can't make your wrap shirt or you have enough scraps of it, you should use it to accessorize your clothes!

@this_fanny 5 ай бұрын

A hair scarf I think could be beautiful, patches for mend some clothes, scrunchies, a big bow, the lining of some little project, earrings, etc. The sky is the limit!

@anamarijaartic8847 4 ай бұрын

As others have suggested, embroidery for the green dress sounds good! The dress speaks silver snakes to me somehow, covering the rip and then slithering upwards as far as you feel like embroidering

@velmavlogs7693 5 ай бұрын

Briggita’s tunic and pantaloons from that damask! ❤

@marieoshaughnessy306 5 ай бұрын

I feel like for your first visible mending you should do something like socks or a denim/fun jacket. Don’t do a beloved piece. You’re going to find things you want to do differently so it’s better to have a canvas that you don’t care as much about. My first visible mending a pair of socks. One of them ended up, looking like spaghetti and meatballs, which is hilarious, but not something I’d want for one of my favourite sweaters. 3:29

@Norahlk 5 ай бұрын

the green dress immediately reminded me of Persephone's dress in the Hadestown musical! also, feel like I have to jump on the Mirri Jumpsuit wagon. Looks really nice and versatile

@isabelmartin-lyons2342 5 ай бұрын

Idea for the green dress (which is stunning btw): commit to the slit and add a bow to the top where the horizontal rip is. You'd have to make sure it was firmly on the thigh though, not sure a crotch bow is the vibe 😅. Also can confirm darning is very doable! I can't quite see the quality of the knit, but it might be an idea to needle felt afterwards to blend the repair in with the smooth, fuzzy, fine stitches (if that's actually what it's like).

@maxturner3459 5 ай бұрын

Part of my year's goals re: my wardrobe is figuring out what I want to wear and what makes me feel good in my ✨gender✨ after my recent top surgery!

@juliana_fernandez_casas 5 ай бұрын

Hey Leena! 1) maybe you can line the coat with the Von Trapp fabric? 2) have you considered getting into crochet?

@quasimeowdo 5 ай бұрын

I have a coat pattern I need to cut out. For the lining I bought black cotton thermal fabric. I think the shiny stuff is more common (especially in sleeves and pockets) but I wanted to prioritize warmth. For the green dress I would close the rip with a patch on the back, reinforcing with fern leaf embroidery along it. Patches can be iron in, like interfacing (would recommend natural fiber) or just another piece of fabric but you would have to sew that in of course.

@blubimnotafish 5 ай бұрын

That green dress reminds me of Persephone in Hadestown! Gorgeous!

@sandramaki7819 5 ай бұрын

I tried the hanger trick and it really worked. Visual confirmation of what you don’t wear!

@katherineburtt2502 5 ай бұрын

My 3 goals are: 1. Any clothes I add to my closet have to be 100% natural fiber (I’m including viscose in this) with the exception of socks which need nylon or spandex to function. 2. I’m thrifting first. As in, I try to find what I need secondhand before I look at new clothing. 3. Try to learn a skill to make a clothes I actually like and wear on a daily basis: basically knitting sweaters and sewing tailored trousers. I can sew a little sundress no problem, but I rarely wear them. I need to sew things that are actually practical for my life.

@angelawesneski5029 5 ай бұрын

For the curtains, there's a sewing youtuber that makes a ton of split side seam skirts/pinafores, and i think that would be the perfect project. The channel is The Stitchery. :)

@ingedegroot 5 ай бұрын

I love your goals! What really helped me is making a custom dress form (and taking a draping class, but there is much online). Now that my clothes fit better I have far less need to have new clothes, on the whole. Now I can fit, make, mend, repair and recycle my clothes and fabrics to the max. And I found that I ''need'' less, because of what I have is comfortable and meets my lifestyle. With some help I 3d-scanned myself and sent the scan to a styrofoam-model-company. Now I have a replica of all my curves and I can wrap ''myself'' in the best fitted (adjusted) patterns

@emmamemz6514 5 ай бұрын

Green dress; sew it up and add a bow over the mended rip!

@afrayed_upcycling 5 ай бұрын

OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you so much for the mention with the Joy Tea Towel Dress Pattern!! I can't wait to see what you make with it! andddd that green dress is incredible, I really hope you can fix it and give it a new life!

@leenanorms 5 ай бұрын

Aw thank you for making it, I’ve got it all printed and ready to cut out, can’t wait :)

@MsKoik 5 ай бұрын

"Nobody can stop me" is such a mood when it comes to making your own clothes. I like to say that clothes-making allows you to free yourself from the constraints of trends and good taste. Sometimes with that freedom you find greatness -- other times you just find fun, and that's perfectly fine.

@estherkoepnick 5 ай бұрын

I would embrace the slit in the green dress! There are so many Reformation dresses in that style. I can’t quite tell from the clip if the slit is centred or more to one side, but it could be cool!

@Julykus 5 ай бұрын

I have bought yarn for Doctor Who scarf I think in 2017, tried to crochet it and disliked both the process and the result. I don't like knitting, my hands hurt and also I'm bad with tension. And suddenly couple of weeks ago I watched a video about tunisian crochet and i was hooked! I have about 20 cm of the scarf now! I don't know how long its going to take but I definitely want to finish this project!

@claudiamonteiro1985 Ай бұрын

I relate so much regarding the precious fabric that we buy and become so afraid to cut up. I started sewing wearable muslins to avoid waisting precious fabric. What happened next? I decide that I love my muslins and no longer need another garment from that pattern😂. I now have a huge amount of precious fabric and a wardrobe of wearable muslins... who would have known!!

@rebeccametcalf4448 5 ай бұрын

In regards to the coat, Bernadette Banner did a video years ago on her channel where she redid an old coat and relined it. Obviously there are many sources to learn how to do that but I just remember that video being very thorough and satisfying and obviously beautiful to watch.

@missmatti 5 ай бұрын

The green dress is amazing. If you want to rock the cut and make it into a slit I would consider removing the skirt if possible and place the cut to the side. Alternatively I do love the embroidery idea you mentioned. I straight away think of a snake swirling up your leg 😉

@teresawalentich3675 5 ай бұрын

Use a Fabric similar to your fancy Fabric for the Mockup. Things like the weight, strech and weave of a fabric changes soooo much of the the fit of a Pattern. Just try to find a Fabric that moves and feels similar maybe in cheaper Materials. And yes to the wearable mockup ! :) Have fun sewing. I‘m looking forward to your videos

@marynorton6068 5 ай бұрын

I’m digitally cataloging my wardrobe on an app. I find it much easier to create outfits I wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. It also makes my wardrobe far more visible as I’m not forgetting about stuff in drawers or on shelves.

@ellanicole4768 5 ай бұрын

Loved this! 💕 I have been sewing since I was a teenager but stopped a couple of years ago when work and other life things took over my time. However, I've had to return to it in the last few weeks as I'm 3 months pregnant and my normal wardrobe is slowly no longer fitting - I've treated myself to some new stretch fabric and have decided to sew my own maternity wardrobe but to make pieces that I'll still be able to wear once I no longer have a bump! Wrap dresses / tops, empire waists, Stretch dungarees and ruched side seams are going to become my bread and butter this year :D Happy stitching Leena! xx

@sheryl8034 4 ай бұрын

The Women's Institute (WI) is going to be hunting you down as the new face of the WI😂. My daughter recommended your channel, and I'm so glad she did❤

@redheadreading 4 ай бұрын

Oh I loved The Golden Fleece! Will be super interested to hear your thoughts 😊

@shookydough4229 5 ай бұрын

I've started knitting in November last year and I really want to continue to learn and knit my first clothes. I finished my first scarf recently (I think I'll frog it and try again) and am currently working on a hat. I love seeing how I've gotten better already and I'm motivated to continue learning. It seriously feels good to get active and make something myself.

@Acehigh-Jenkins 5 ай бұрын

Cant wait to see the Von Trapp child durndle!

@cookyourhead 5 ай бұрын

A golden thread the book is a great read too!

@Ninzip 4 ай бұрын

That Kate Sekules book is SUCH a good read! :D :D :D I loved it so much! On a related note, if you would like a practical and inspirational book about mending; I think Modern Mending by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald is the best in my collection of mending books. It has more techniques than all the others and at the same time it stays approachable and fun. Enjoy your mending rabbit hole!

@Tiecky222 5 ай бұрын

I am joining you Leena! I too am mending and making do, my first project is to recreate a white t-shirt one of my fave KZfaqrs wears. Wish me luck!

@tiffytattoo2450 5 ай бұрын

Fun fact, once upon a time you could study in my (back then textile fabricating) town to become a professional darning craftsman. Kunststopfer/in (german for artisan of darning) was a career option! So fascinating and makes sense to repair textiles!

@busybila 5 ай бұрын

Hi Leena! I've started a sewing YT channel that's pretty inspired by you. I'm planning to make a lot of mending content to rebel against the poor quality of clothes these days. Anyway I just wanted to give you an idea for the green dress. Since you want to do embroidery, you can use a light weight fusible interfacing to give more structure underneath the rip, then embroidering on top of that to cover any interfacing that might show on the right side. A leaf/floral pattern would be absolutely lovely!

@darkred83 5 ай бұрын

Such an inspiring list! Look forward to following your adventure this year. 😊 All the books are going on my reading list too.

@erinrabideau3691 5 ай бұрын

I vote Brigitta or Gretl for the Von Trapp outfits! Also, you can always think about making something like a tote bag for the beautiful purple fabric. Something that is not fit dependent, so you can wear it with multiple outfits no matter how your body changes,as it’s such a favorite fabric. You could also shorten the green dress at the rip and use the leftover fabric for another project, though I also love visible mending. You could also cut out shapes from another light fabric and sew them to the dress over the rip and across the rest of the dress, creating your own pattern on the dress. Just musings ❤

@leannestephh 5 ай бұрын

I can 10/10 recommend any and all of Jessie Mae Designs patterns! I just made the Mini Mock Neck Tank as a sample knit for a lovely indie dyer and it was a dream, plus all of the patterns of hers I've made so far are a) very size inclusive and b) contain a bunch of guidance for modifying the pattern to suit your body! Such an amazing pattern designer and very beginner friendly 🎉

@lorrenm 5 ай бұрын

another recommendation here! I made the ripple bralette in a yellow cotton yarn and I adooooore it. the sizings are incredible and they're such easy pieces to modify for length, etc. to make longer or shorter to suit.

@jasmynepierre9168 5 ай бұрын

so excited you're making the mini mock neck tank!! i was a tester for the pattern and i looooove it :)

@MissKriekentaart 5 ай бұрын

I just started learning how to use a sewing machine and my end goal is definitely to make a sound of music playsuit from old curtains.

@jana6912 5 ай бұрын

for the green dress it would be so cute to sew the rip up and embroider flowers up the dress all around so it looks like youre always standing in a meadow of native flowers😊

@sunandak4255 5 ай бұрын

I hope someday @SortedFood collaborates with you. You teach them how to be less wasteful with clothing, they teach you how to make easy meals for busy days.

@EmmaAus 5 ай бұрын

Pattern suggestion for the Sound of Music fabric - The Split-Side Pinafore by The Stichery 🌻

@kjph13 5 ай бұрын

Can vouch for the Stitchwitch wrap top. I made a beautiful cotton mint green one and the puff sleeves are👌

@belindamorris2083 5 ай бұрын

I made the Miri jumpsuit and had some fit issues, and I love a jumpsuit. Can I recommend lengthening the bodice at least an inch, and check the size of the thighs as it was a bit tight on mine. Additionally, I found the ties a lot shorter than I wanted them to be, if you lengthening them you will have more tie options. I believe in you but wish I had heard that advice before I messed up with my lovely crepe fabric 😢

@gittevandevelde2208 5 ай бұрын

for the green dress: make it a real slit and edge it off with a nice lace/woven ribbon, or close it up stitching/mending and paste a big lace applique over it.

@phoenixmatheson987 2 ай бұрын

For the green dress I have a wild idea that I’m not sure about. Cut a few more slits up in there and insert different coloured gores to make the skirt more voluminous and funky?

@imogenna_ 5 ай бұрын

That green dress around the 4 minute mark looks so much like Persephone's dress in Hadestown! Might be a good source of inspiration, cant wait to see what you do with it!

@abbyburns3127 5 ай бұрын

For the green dress it could be cool to cut the skirt at the height of the tear, insert some trim (lace, contract color solid, etc.) and reattach the rest of the skirt that is salvageable. That way you get to keep the length and add some more visual interest.

@smileitsalright7 5 ай бұрын

I love this wall paper

@sarahmontgomery7563 5 ай бұрын

You can totally replace the lining of that coat! I have faith in you. I hope you pick a vibrant, fun, silly fabric.

@sunnys2434 5 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner knitter and I have been meaning to read some knitting books and I am THRILLED by the ones you shared. Thank you! And good luck on your year of Make Do 🧶🧵🪡!!

@verylikecheryl 5 ай бұрын

Jessie Maed is a Goddess of knitting. Beautiful, inclusive patterns. Can’t recommend enough xxxx

@sarahwatts7152 5 ай бұрын

I don't watch reels, so sneezing a sweater into being is something I experienced for the first time today, all about it

@asterismos5451 5 ай бұрын

I don't know if it would be durable enough but god that blue and purple fabric would make adorable shorts

@faynaglam 5 ай бұрын

The fabric you really like looks like a Nerida Hansen fabric. It's an Australian brand but you can find them in other fabric retailers. Just in case you need more of it... ;) I have made the Tudor blouse and it's a great pattern. The full wrap option uses quite a lot of fabric, if I remember correctly, but the back wrap and the button-up versions don't require much.

@kalinapier2788 5 ай бұрын

I came to this comment thread to say exactly this!! I think that is the Nerida Hansen fabric and if not, it is extraordinarily close. It’s still being sold all over Australia right now if you can stomach the shipping costs, Leena.

@the_bandcamp_one 5 ай бұрын

I've been eyeing up that mend book for a while

@TeegsKJ 5 ай бұрын

Not sure if you’ll see this but I think that lime green dress would look fab with a triangle shaped bold patterned panel if you don’t mind sewing up the spilt (sorry I’m not aware of the technical sewing terms). But think like 60s/70s psychedelics floral! If you can get a colour that works with that dress.

@emilym.7904 5 ай бұрын

I'm currently making my twin nieces some Von Trapp Family curtain playsuits with a fabric from IKEA! ITS GREEN AND WHITE AND CURTAINY AND IT'S PERFECT! It's called JUNIMAGNOLIA and it was on sale 😍