For a split second I thought you were talking about Rye, New Hampshire, which is just about an hours drive from me! (No, you're talking about the original Rye ;-)

Definitely go for the denim jacket. I made the Itch to Stitch Atenas jacket this spring, and I hardly took it off until the weather got hot. It has bust cup sizes, naturally, and great opportunities to make it your own. I embroidered a dragon on the back, and my hubby said he wants one exactly like mine. Go for it!

Fabulous makes! I’m with you on the Mayfair! Such a lovely dress!!

I have been revisiting maxi dresses lately too. I'm thinking about a long denim skirt as i used to have one I wore a lot. This past spring was very rainy so pants, overalls and long sleeved tops & lightweight sweaters were my most worn garments. I made the Onyx pants by Closet Core Crew in black ponte rsyon/nylon and they are super versatile. I'm bringing them on a trip to Ireland next week.

I usually buy Jersey fabric from Guthrie & Ghani or Beyond The Pink Door as I know the quality will be good and also it can be of variable quality from many other stores

Could really see you in a flight suit ir boilersuut. Particularly the Blanca Flight Suit pattern by closet core. They do a long sleeve and straight leg version of the pattern. Actually lots of options there. And tho it is advanced level someone who’d only had a machine a few months made it quite happily so I guess the instructions are good.Thanks for another good video!

I love the pocket skirt, I’ve made two myself and it’s a very versatile pattern. I love how your whole wardrobe is so cohesive, I look at my memades and wonder if I will ever develop a ‘style’ unless eclectic and eccentric is a style but even that is being generous 😂

That March dress is going to be so nice in that fabric! I'm doing the Closet Core course for learning to sew clothes, and one of the patterns it comes with is the Pietra pants. Of the three patterns I have (the other two are Fiore skirt and Cielo top/dress), it will be the last one I attempt. So, I'm really curious to see how you get along with that one and what your impressions are, even though our body types are very different. Speaking of which, thank you for expressing your disappointment to the pattern company about their size range. I'm glad that they were working on expanding it already. It's still not quite inclusive enough to fit me, but perhaps one day they'll get there.

As someone has already said, try Art Gallery Fabrics jersey. It really is the best. It isn't cheap but is definitely worth it. They do some amazing prints and the quality is superlative. I have a t-shirt that I made a couple of years ago that I wear all through the warmer weather and it still looks great despite having been washed loads.

I love art gallery jersey. It is pricey but they are second to none. The base is so soft and of such high quality. Not always too many prints though… Thanks for your inspiration as always 😊

Since the first time you showed it, I have loved your corduroy jacket! It is a piece of art, and you created pure perfection! I have the Harper Cardigan pattern, but haven't made it yet. Your hacked version looks exactly like what I'm looking for! I will definitely be copying your hacks!

I love the Seamwork Lane dress in summer. A jersey dress with princess seams.

I would look for a heavy weight viscose jersey for drape. If you can find it, a viscose blend would probably be good too.

Loved your tube film ❤

Hiya. Have you tried Littlelegs Fabrics for double brushed poly. They appear to have some in both prints and plains.

Never have been a fan of jersey in particular, too clingy.

I love light weight maxi dresses in linen or viscose challis!!!

I really like your version of the Harper Cardigan ... and a green hemband might overwhelm it!

Have you made a Blanca or a Thelma as a warmer jumpsuit pattern. I have the Cashmerette Mercier pinned too with a Grafton sleeve! Patterned jersey is so tricky. I have sworn never to buy viscose crepe jersey again as it wears so badly even the pricey ones. The only ones that seem to cope are AGF jerseys and they are expensive too! My bamboo jersey Sallie with cuffed legs gets worn layered up but it's looking a bit tired now ( but it is 4 years old I think!). Thanks for sharing!

I love your seasonal reflections. I wore my Mayfair dress loads this spring, too, to the point I'm kind of bored of it and am happy to put it away until autumn. I really like modal French Terry for a comfortable, drapey, yet fairly durable, jersey. I don't know if it comes in prints, as I really prefer solid jerseys, but it's my favourite kind of knit to wear. My preferred one came from a fabric shop that's closed now, but I've also bought it from Fabric Godmother and Minerva - they are still lovely to wear, I just preferred the slightly thicker one I had originally, that's still going strong four years, and countless washes, later.

I just found you tonight. I know nothing about your background but you saw were retail clothing stores that have been around for at least a century..I am a but confused! Sorry

Question. After shirring my bobbin casing would not tighten for regular thread to finish top. Did I stretch it out with elastic thread and need to get another one ?

My favourite shorts are Pietra shorts…..I usually just do a half tuck with my top so it covers the ‘diaper butt’ 😂 have made trousers too…..in denim, they are a nice shape but get what you say about the elasticated waist at the back, that’s why I just half/french tuck my top to cover it. One tip, mark the fabric right side (I once made two left legs 😂 easily done in a plain fabric!)

Thank you for the tips! I'm going to give it a try. I just subscribed to your channel. Look forward to more videos.

I usually am not inspired to sew for summer at all - I love cozy fabrics and patterns. However, my company is sending me to London at the end of July and I've decided to bring an all (or mostly) handmade wardrobe. It's been very motivating and I'm loving it at the moment. I have the same feelings about the pietras so I'll be interested to hear your thoughts. Also, if you have any recommendations for fabric shopping (or other fun recommendations) while I'm there, I'd love to have them! I live in Chicago now so I know you'll have a good sense of where I'm coming from!

I love the Pietra pants - very versatile, as you anticipated. The shorts version turned out a bit short for my taste, though, and I'm only 5'2".

Now I can’t to wait to make a March dress from a block print dress 😀

Fab plans with gorgeous fabric! So considered, love that

How did the prices in the UK compare to the US?

Also wanted to add - I have made 4 pairs of pietra pants (both views). I love them from the front but really hate them from the back. Having said that, I have never used a “drapey” fabric - always a linen or cotton, so that would play a role.

Hi Theresa! I have made the March top and my biggest frustration is that I don’t like the look when it opens up, you can see the back of the lining, even though there’s a facing. I just thought it was weird that it wasn’t designed to have it open to another “right side” of the fabric, if that makes sense. I thought I’d misunderstood the instructions (and people commented on my channel saying I had sewn it wrong 🤪) so I reached out to Helen about it. Here is what she said: Hi! The facing on March is designed to sit on the outside of the garment, like an exterior facing. This makes for some interesting seam lines on the front and back bodice and a great place for a statement fabric or embellishment. When the top ‘V’ falls open, it does reveal the wrong side of the fabric, so for prints like this floral that Flav used, it shows a whiter side here. If you want, you can sew the facing on the inside of the top instead, like a classic facing. If you are not using the center front/back panel for embellishment, you wouldn’t be losing anything in the design. I hope that helps clarify things! It sounds like you sewed it correctly 🙂 Hope that’s helpful! Her instructions are the best so I was baffled, wondering how I could have got it wrong. I didn’t. 😉

I made the Pietra Pants and I found the pattern really big. I had to size down 2 sizes, and it is still too big. I would toille first.

Hi Teresa, I have just completed my second pair of Dorian shorts from Seamworks in linen. They have the same slanted pockets as the Pietra pants. They also have a flat front and back waist with elastic inserted at the sides. I am so pleased with the fit that I'm thinking of extending the legs to full trouser length. Thank you for a lovely video.

Hello! New to your channel! You made some great items! 😍 curious if you made the shirt you’re wearing in the video and if you mind sharing the pattern? Thanks!

You had a wonderful trip and got some nice fabric for your projects. Can't wait to see them made up. I loved visiting Rye when visiting from Canada.

the papercut patterns palisade pants/shorts are similar to the pietras but the elastic goes about 3/4 of the way around so it's just flat at CF, and in my opinion does a better job of distributing the extra fullness and preventing diaper butt. it also has similar pocket construction but they are even more interesting and unique in my opinion. just in case you were looking for another option. i've only sewn the shorts but have always wanted to make the pants too. the elizabeth susann clyde work pants are similar too with elastic all the way around.

I have made a toile of the Pietra shorts and have plans for a linen viscose version soon. The fit was really good right off the bat. But yes those gathers at the back are a little too defined depending on the fabric you choose. My wish is that Closet Core comes out with an extension pack which does not have the gathered back. That would be amazing! Also, they a a fun make. 🪡 🧵

Wonderful block print fabric🎉 I’m going to treat myself to some this summer😊

I can't wait to see the block print floral dress! Have fun sewing it!

I have had the Estuary skirt pattern for ages but I still haven't got around to sewing it up. I should really get on that. I love the look of the Elisabeth blouse and I think your March dress is going to be fantastic! Given that it's the middle of Winter here, I haven't been doing much garment sewing. It's not a rule or anything, but all the things I really want to make right now are cute summery blouses and dresses and I feel like there's no point making them if I can't immediately wear them. Also I am currently deep in my Quilting Era, which is at least weather appropriate! I will say I am having very detailed fantasies about someday making a quilt coat with fabric I have quilted in fancy patterns on my longarm. Imagine! Can't wait to see your projects come together.💙

Love the fabrics. I’m also a lover of that particular shade you like. I’ve most often seen it described as Honey. At the moment I need to continue to lose weight. I’ve lost 10kg and have another 10kg to go. I think at the moment over-sized fabrics really don’t do me any favours.

You’ve got some really pretty fabrics to sew with there! I have the Bob Pants pattern by Style Arc and I’ve never made them up because I’m concerned about the balloon look round bum and legs… But someone recommended to me the Classic Pants and Shorts by The Sewing Revival, a NZ designer, for linen and summer weight fabrics, like chambray. If you hate the baggy bum look with back elastication, give the Classics a try, I have made pants and shorts and I think they are so flattering on! I just lengthened the back rise by 0.5” which is normal for me, and I lengthened the leg length as well. End of. Do take a look, I am very impressed!

Love all these plans. I found the Pietras quite pouffy at the back and following advice online (can’t remember who) I took an inch wedge out of the top of the back seam to reduce the amount of gathering. They are also quite low in the crotch (and I have a rounded bum and bell) so I raised that to give less of a “rapper” feel. It’s really worth making a toile with these. Looking forward to seeing them.

Just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time and going in to so much detail!

You have voiced my exact hesitation with the Pietra pants, but I cannot wait to see how yours turn out, and this might be the push I need to finally give that pattern a try. Looking forward to all your lovely makes!

Love all these patterns and fabrics and can't wait to see them made up. I would be curious to hear about your experience sewing with the crinkle viscose. I just finished a dress in fabric like that and although I like the final result I found it quite challenging, so would be eager to see your tips.

I am especially curious about the Elizabeth blouse. this is a new company so, although I love the look of this blouse, I am cautious about instructions and fit. Thanks for being the scout!

Gorgeous fabrics. What if you put some darts in the butt, and take out some gathers?