Mid-week sewing chat - Episode 11

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[Sew_Over_]

Hi Cath! Two weeks is a long time, I'm glad to see you're back!
Also, terrible to hear you lost your voice...Thank goodness you got it back! It would be a shame if you couldn't continue recording vlogs - unless you mime your way through the video😆.
Your hair looks lovely, I love the curls.
I enjoyed this vlog and I love your dress. Looking forward to hearing about the Saraste dress too. The half elastic waist sounds interesting.
Thank you so much for sharing, I'm also looking forward to your Me Made May!!

[leoniefryer]

Thanks Cath. Always enjoy your videos.

[ThePeakyStitcher]

Debbie Shaw does lots of bag tutorials on you tube and has a book too. They range from easy to more intricate patterns. When you have made a couple they get easier once you have learnt the basic construction. Hope this helps

[sallydingle]

Hi Cath, you'll love making the bag I'm sure 👌... I actually started my sewing journey making bags and then went on to sewing garments. I guess you've done it the other way around 😁. It's very satisfying and I'm sure you'll want to make more after this one 👍. Noodlehead do some great patterns don't they 💝. Really looking forward to seeing yours finished. Loving the look of the Ermine blouse too...can't wait to see how you get on with everything.... happy sewing Cath 😁💝😘

[isobelmaccuish]

Lovely video as usual Cath! Look forward to see how the bag goes! 😊

[amybrodie]

Lovely video this week as always and hair looks great - it's nice to have you back after the Easter holidays! I did wonder if you ever block your knitting? I have only heard about it recently and I'm still trying to work out how necessary and/or beneficial it would be.

[janevellenderartist]

Lovely makes. I have made a load of the Numi bags as gifts. I added internal pockets. My machine is quite a powerful one and as a result did not struggle with the seams. The bag you chose as an alternative looks just lovely. Must make something other than the bag from this book! If you have a directional print, you just need to add a seam at bottom. Lovely canvas fabric, so pretty

[Bean_Box_Knitting]

Oooh! The highlight for me was your knitting, I adore speckly wool like that and what you are doing with it. A hint for a future video: Tell us about your knitting needles? The brand, why you chose straight over circular, metal over wood etc? Surely it isn't just me who would love to hear about this. ❤

[TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Taking knitting away is a great idea! Like you, I can’t be idle 😉 the cardigan is going to be lovely, the little flecks in the wool look so great

[nataliestanchevski]

Making a bag out of old jeans is on my make 9 but I'm not sure if my poor machine can handle all the layers. I was thinking of piecing together scraps for the lining. I might have to hand sew quite a bit of it 😬

[nancyhilborn]

Can't wait for the weekend video of that dress. I am looking for a pattern for an everyday/picnic dress and I don't like gathering across my belly. This looks like the best of both worlds. The blouse is going to be lovely in that flowy floral. It should be cool but provide sun protection through the summer. I love your body warmer. I find a warm vest is a very practical 3 season garment. I went through a bag making jag a few years ago and made some pleated purses, a couple of totes and 2 different backpacks. So fun to choose unique upholstery fabrics and add your own special touches. Have fun with it!

[maureencullen]

I really enjoy your vlogs.I didn't know you could have additional information for the Fibre Mood patterns, so thanks for that.love your fabric and wool and I am looking forward to seeing them made up.

[sew_So_beautiful]

I love all speckled wool and that one that you are using, is particularly pretty. I'm about to start a cardigan with cream wool speckled with brown and rust, but I'd love to find wool in your colours. I just have to find a plain pattern for worsted weight wool. I have a few saved on my tablet, but not sure yet if there is something suitable. I wonder if they sell Mari wool in Canada? I'll have to look around.

[rhondaa]

Wow! Love the sangria floral print fabric. Your Ermine blouse is going to look great in that fabric. Glad you got your voice back and had a nice holiday with your family! Always enjoy your chats 😊

[ginahayes]

Looking forward to seeing your makes from this video! 🤗🙋🏻‍♀️♥️

[yvonnedalheim]

Thanks for a lovely video. The wool looks amazing, looking forward to seeing your finished cardigan.

[lynnmoroz]

That is too bad that you had laryngitis on your vacation. It’s tough being sick when you are away from home. I think your hair looks lovely and your chambray dress is too.

[janieceprieur]

Hi Cath, Really liked the dress you were wearing and the mid-week chat as always. By the way, I really enjoy the music you play for your channel!

[judymunroe]

So enjoyed your chat! You do such a great job of matching fabrics and patterns! 🥰

[ginahayes]

Ohhh I really like the wool you’re working on for the cardigan!