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Lisa
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Registrace 10. 11. 2017
Hello and welcome to my channel Bobo Bun, where I love to share my Sew Vintage Life with you.
I’m Lisa, a lifelong Vintage Inspired Seamstress and Dressmaking Teacher at Bobo Bun’s Sewing School in Norwich, UK.
As a child I was always making something or curled up with a book. I first learnt to sew on my mum’s Vintage Singer Sewing machine. I’ve been sewing non stop since then, learning everything I can alongside my career in teaching. These days, if I'm not teaching dressmaking classes, I’m sewing, knitting or planning my next project.
I'll be sharing my sewing tales, vintage inspired sewing and knitting projects along with general craftiness with you here on my channel.
At Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon you will find exclusive sewing projects, fitting skills, pattern hacking and tons of vintage inspired content. You can subscribe to my Patreon page - Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club - by following the link below.
Thanks for visiting
Lisa x
I’m Lisa, a lifelong Vintage Inspired Seamstress and Dressmaking Teacher at Bobo Bun’s Sewing School in Norwich, UK.
As a child I was always making something or curled up with a book. I first learnt to sew on my mum’s Vintage Singer Sewing machine. I’ve been sewing non stop since then, learning everything I can alongside my career in teaching. These days, if I'm not teaching dressmaking classes, I’m sewing, knitting or planning my next project.
I'll be sharing my sewing tales, vintage inspired sewing and knitting projects along with general craftiness with you here on my channel.
At Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon you will find exclusive sewing projects, fitting skills, pattern hacking and tons of vintage inspired content. You can subscribe to my Patreon page - Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club - by following the link below.
Thanks for visiting
Lisa x
Bloomsbury & Surrealists | Farleys, Charleston, Monks House & Sissinghurst | Books & Sewing Too
Last weekend we spent three truly wonderful, inspiring and joyful days in East Sussex and Kent visiting the homes of people who I’ve long admired. Today I’m sharing snippets of some of the things we saw, the books I bought and a few clothes I’ve been working on. There’s literally so much I could have told you, but I would have been talking forever. If you do get the chance I hope you get to visit yourself one day too.
We visited Farleys, the home of photographer Lee Miller and her husband the surrealist artist Roland Penrose. Will definitely be returning to this marvellous place again as once isn’t enough to soak it all up. Then we travelled further into the Downs to Monks House the home of the writer Virginia and Leonard Woolf. our second day started at Charleston which is regarded as the central point of the Bloomsbury Group. Charleston was the home of the artist Vanessa Bell (Virginia’s sister), her children and the artist Duncan Grant. Clive Bell her husband in name and the economist Maynard Keynes had rooms there. So many notable, writers, artists and thinkers of the time were part of their group and stayed there over the years. The walls seem to have literally soaked up this overwhelming amount of talent. Berwick Church followed to see the frescoes painted by Vanessa, Duncan and her son Quentin. Next Alfriston for the marvellous Much Ado About Books where we were given delicious lavender shortbread from a vintage tin. Also visited the Clergy House, the first National Trust house. The evening was spent in Hastings before flopping into bed happy and exhausted. Our final day started in Lewes at Charleston’s exhibition space there to view the Dorothy Hepworth & Patricia Preece fascinating exhibition. Then onwards to Sissinghurst the home of writer and gardener Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. We ended our visit with Radical Relationships in their Big Room library which neatly brought our visit together. Here were letters, books and objects representing LGBTQ+ heritage. We drove back home literally overflowing with all we had seen.
I hope you enjoy my video as I much as I love having you join me here.
For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration, tutorials and fashion history chats it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun
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Your lovely support helps me to create the content which I greatly enjoy making to inspire your sewing, knitting and creativity.
With love,
Lisa x
We visited Farleys, the home of photographer Lee Miller and her husband the surrealist artist Roland Penrose. Will definitely be returning to this marvellous place again as once isn’t enough to soak it all up. Then we travelled further into the Downs to Monks House the home of the writer Virginia and Leonard Woolf. our second day started at Charleston which is regarded as the central point of the Bloomsbury Group. Charleston was the home of the artist Vanessa Bell (Virginia’s sister), her children and the artist Duncan Grant. Clive Bell her husband in name and the economist Maynard Keynes had rooms there. So many notable, writers, artists and thinkers of the time were part of their group and stayed there over the years. The walls seem to have literally soaked up this overwhelming amount of talent. Berwick Church followed to see the frescoes painted by Vanessa, Duncan and her son Quentin. Next Alfriston for the marvellous Much Ado About Books where we were given delicious lavender shortbread from a vintage tin. Also visited the Clergy House, the first National Trust house. The evening was spent in Hastings before flopping into bed happy and exhausted. Our final day started in Lewes at Charleston’s exhibition space there to view the Dorothy Hepworth & Patricia Preece fascinating exhibition. Then onwards to Sissinghurst the home of writer and gardener Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. We ended our visit with Radical Relationships in their Big Room library which neatly brought our visit together. Here were letters, books and objects representing LGBTQ+ heritage. We drove back home literally overflowing with all we had seen.
I hope you enjoy my video as I much as I love having you join me here.
For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration, tutorials and fashion history chats it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun
To get notified when I post my videos, it would be lovely if you subscribed to join me in my creative and sewing world.
You can also find me here:
Instagram bobo_bun
If you enjoy my videos and would like to support my channel further, then you can pop something in the coffee jar here: ko-fi.com/bobobunsewvintagelife
Your lovely support helps me to create the content which I greatly enjoy making to inspire your sewing, knitting and creativity.
With love,
Lisa x
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Current Knitting on the Needles & My upcoming Knitting Plans
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It might be summer, but I’m still knitting away in preparation for the colder months ahead. I thought you might like to see the progress on some of my knits, what I’m currently working on and a new pattern I have pushed to the top of the want to knit next list. Patterns mentioned are below: Datemaker Cardigan in this booklet www.etsy.com/uk/listing/654912341/ Forest berry Cardigan www.fabelknit...
My Summer Sewing | What I’ve Designed & Sewn Recently
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It’s time for a catch-up of my recent sewing makes. I’ve been throughly enjoying sewing and wearing The Hawthorn Blouse and am now on my third version. The dress I made for my youngest daughters graduation inspired by The Vampires Wife Sky Rocket dress I think is my latest absolute favourite. Then there is The Eilis Shirtdress that I taught my upper tier Patrons to pattern cut at Bobo Bun’s Sew...
Make Your Own Bow Bag With Me | Sewing Tutorial Time
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For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration and tutorials it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun Recently I made a Red Gingham Bow Bag as requested by my youngest daughter. It was a most enjoyable project to sew. She loves the bag and uses it every day as it’s a perfect size for fitting everything in. I kept thinking I’d like to make...
Current Sewing Projects | Sergeant & Bloomsbury Exhibitions | Pattern Cutting Books
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For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration and tutorials it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun This week I’ve been working on various sewing projects which I thought you might like to see. I also had a wonderful visit to Tate Britain to see Sergeant & Fashion followed by a trip to The Garden Museum to see Bloomsbury Artists Outdoor...
Sewing with PDF Patterns | A Gifted MUNBYN Thermal Printer | Wearing History The Hawthorn Blouse
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Five Top Sewing Tips | Questions I Get Asked For Help With Most In My Sewing Classes
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For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration and tutorials it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun In my face to face sewing lessons at Bobo Bun’s Sewing School I’m standing by ready to offer any support or tips that each student needs help with. I thought you might like to hear my tips for five of the most commonly asked questions. If...
My Sewing Plans for A British Summer | Plus a Recent Happy Sew
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For more vintage inspired sewing inspiration and tutorials it would be lovely to have you join me at Bobo Bun’s Sewing Club on Patreon www.patreon.com/bobobun Today I’m sharing with you how I’m finally addressing the problem of what to wear when the seasons aren’t playing ball. I show you some of my sewing plans and also a hot of the machine make inspired by a photo of a bag by @thegeminineedle...
Inspired by The Vampires Wife Sky Rocket Dress ~ Sewing for a Special Occasion
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Special occasions call for special frocks. For my youngest daughter Millie’s graduation in July I’m having fun creating a dress inspired by The Vampires Wife Sky Rocket Dress. I thought you might like to join me in following my process of working on the dress. Once it’s all made I’ll be back to reveal the full frock to you. Fabrics included are from: Missy Mop Fabrics www.missymopfabrics.co.uk/...
Vintage Fabrics Show & Tell | Recent Finds & My Sewing Plans
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Explore a Brocante with Me | Bayfield Hall Sunday Delights & Vintage Treasure Hunting
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Knitting Catchup | Finished Knits | Current Knitting & Knitting Plans
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If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know I love knitting as much as sewing. I thought we were due a catch up on my latest finished knit, current knits, planned knits and being ignored knits. Links to some of the patterns I mention here are below: Pink Shortie Jacket ~ Subversive Femme www.etsy.com/uk/listing/106993339/ Confidette Bolero ~ Tasha Can Make That www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/con...
Copying an Original 1950’s Blouse | Pattern Drafting to Sewing & Wearing
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Sewing from the 1970’s inspired by the 1930’s
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Sewing a 1950's Style Shirtwaister Inspired by Vintage Vogue 8348
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Recent Makes ~ Sewing, Knitting & general craftiness to keep my hands busy
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Recent Makes ~ Sewing, Knitting & general craftiness to keep my hands busy
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Autumn Knitting | Plans, Makes & Trying to Finish Projects
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Autumn Knitting | Plans, Makes & Trying to Finish Projects
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Getting Ready For My Autumn Wardrobe | Sewing Plans Using My Stash
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Getting Ready For My Autumn Wardrobe | Sewing Plans Using My Stash
What an incredible chat. You are such a great storyteller. I fully agree you need to do a podcast. And I would love reading your blog if you relaunched it. ❤❤❤
I watched this in bits and pieces all the while admiring your dress. It was very entertaining, especially while I probably will never visit those places. Thank you.
What a wonderful inspirational place to go and visit. Imagine how outrageous they all were those Bohemians, back in the day. Although we still have the neo wretched puritanical brigade trying to force women into being lesser now. Thankgod I live in Australia, it's not perfect by any means but it's secular, most people are liberally minded and we have healthcare.
loved every minute of this .thank you
What a fabulous few days, thank you for sharing your journey. ❤️🌺
Hello thank you so much for sharing your travel😊;I'm a French sewer and a huge fan of the bloomsbury group too ! You speak about a book in your vlog written by a young woman but I can't find it: can you tell me her name and the title of the book? Thank you and have a great summer!😀
if only we could travel back in time.❤
@@relbishop5530 we’d be so busy with all the places we’d want to go and of course sewing the travelling outfits before we go too 😁💖
So envious of your travels,
@@jenniferclifford4669 all so wonderful Jennifer 💖
Hello from Norway 😊
@@hannilaini Hello there 🤗
So enjoyed listening to this and certainly would love to know more
@@lizirvine4597 thanks Liz, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💖
Hi Thanks for the recommendation of Matthew Dennison’s book! Been reading her own works and books about Vita Sackville West for years and never been disappointed. An amazing woman and writer. The Nicholson Diaries are so fascinating too…what an interesting marriage. Thanks so much of the shots of her writing room. Super video 👍😁.
@@pamelajarvis7728 So fascinating isn’t she. I remember reading A Portrait of a Marriage years ago too, must see if I can find a copy for a re read. I’ll look for the diaries. Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 💖
Thank you your vlog was fascinating and inspiring x
@@user-mv5pz3xm4e a pleasure, thank you for your lovely words 💖
Going on holiday now but after that i want to join your Patrion.
Have a super holiday 😊 I’ll look forward to meeting you over there very soon 💖
Thanks for another lovely video Lisa. I’m a sewist rather a knitter but I really enjoy your knitting videos too. I would be equally affronted at being accused of wearing beige 😹.
I know Beige 😳😂 lovely lady, don’t think she realised the impact of the word to me 😱😂💖
First video of yours I've seen and I Love Your Style! I think you've made some beautiful choices in fabrics and I love the tailored mid-century vibe, it's something I really aspire to. Subscribed!
Hello, lovely to hear you’ve just found me and are enjoying what I share, thank you 😊
Okay - WOW! I'm not one to complement anyone on their knickers, but your homemade ones are SO perfect! That striped jersey top is my new obsession-and that obsession will drive me to learn how to make my own. 😆 So thanks for the inspiration - I had no idea I wanted one until I saw yours! 😊 Your knitted sweaters are absolutely gorgeous and thanks to you I feel like I can pick up my knitting needles and keep building my skills. Thanks for the constant inspiration - it has been just the kick I needed. I, too, function in cycles so it's good to know that even the superstars (you) get in a funk every now & then. 🥰
Funny when I read comments on old videos Abby as I can’t remember what I was chatting about. Seems it was knickers then 😄. I think our creative minds and hands need a rest, I used to get so frustrated when I dried up, but now see it as part of the process leading me on to new enthusiasm 💖
I love some of the patterns in the Nancy Vale book, my Mum has a copy of it. I want to get better at knitting Fair Isle, so I can try out a couple of the patterns in the book and a few of the Susan Crawford ones too.
It’s a really good book isn’t it. I’m with you trying to improve my fairiisle, it’s so beautiful to look at. I get overwhelmed about choosing the colours to work best together and then the amount of concentration needed. Good luck with yours 💖
@@bobobun Yes, especially as the colours can change so much when you knit them together!
Hi Lisa what a lovely video, good to see you!! I'm literally wearing my Drops Nepal jumper in Olive Mix right now. If you don't mind tidying up some pilling here and there, it's so lightweight and cosy! I've bought a load of their DK Lima for a colourwork I've got planned next, I just love their yarn, so affordable when Woolwarehouse have a sale too. At the moment I'm knitting socks though, I made 1 pair for the learning experience and my whole family went nuts, now I have 6 pairs to make and they bought the yarn too, so I have no excuse. They're quicker than a whole jumper or cardi though. Take care and send me some sun, even with the cosy jumper and the Uniqlo heat-tech underneath I'm freezing....
Hi Hannah, lovely to hear from you. It’s really pilly isn’t it, always pulling off lumps here too 😀. Drops is marvellous isn’t it, total fan too. Blimey socks, go you. I tried once and after the first one I got bored so my man had just one to look at not the pair I’d got him looking forward to 😂💖
@@bobobun Lol the second sock syndrome they call it, it's a real thing a bit like second sleeve syndrome. I'm actually enjoying the process as I'm not as an experienced knitter as most, so it gives me a reason to try out different stitches on a smaller project. I have to thank a Florence Miller sock video for the instructions because if I had to read a pattern (which I did buy, because I'm not a total muppet) I would've been bamboozled. I still haven't finished my Diagon Alley Jumper, it's bottom up and I've joined the sleeves and done a few rounds of decreases for the raglan and have just stopped. I don't understand the faux top of the sleeve puff bit. ' ' '
Oh my goodness - just got to the part where you had your hair permed for RUNWAY MODELING?!?! Oh we need to see pics!!! Of course you worked the runway!! You are the most fabulous person on the internet! 😆😄🥰
I don’t think I have any Abby, days before our phones so we rarely took a snap did we. Plus eleven years of photos from 20 to 31 I don’t have as my ex husband wouldn’t let me have them. He probably burnt them anyways along with keeping the house he still lives in. Hey ho, have to let things go and stay with the memories. Thank you gorgeous lady 💖💖💖
Hey Lisa Love your talks.
Thank you so much 💖
😮🤩😍 OH. MY. GOODNESS! That coat. It's everything. 🥰 wow - your clothes and style are just divine - I am in awe of your sewing talent!!! 😁❤️
I throughly loved putting this coat together Abby, it was a pure joy. Thank you for your beautiful comments as always 💖💖
😍🤩 Oh wow - I LOVED seeing your knitting projects. Those colors and patterns are absolutely gorgeous. I envy knitters - I have learned the basics and I'm baby stepping into it even though I get frustrated. 😆
It’s been too hot these past few days to feel like handling wool so I’m a bit behind with the knitting Abby 😄. Keep on going, you’ll build up more and more. I started knitting while pregnant with my youngest Millie so that was over 22 years ago now. 💖
Thank you so much for this video. My mother passed away 40 years ago and I could not bring myself to throw out her knitting patterns. Many of them are 30/40/50s and I can even remember her wearing some of them Thank you for the memories and I am off to get them out now, to see what I can knit😂
How precious to match some of the patterns to the memories of your mum Gwen. How lovely to now plan some knitting from them. I love that part with all the ideas 💖
love your knitting projects and books, thanks for sharing❤
A pleasure, glad you enjoyed 💖
Lovely knits Lisa. ❤️🌺
Thanks Lenore, looking forward to wearing them when they’re done 💖
I'm off to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra towards the end of the year (saw them in Brighton in April and thoroughly enjoyed it). I've promised myself I'd knit a cardigan to wear for it and I'm definitely considering knitting the Wendy Wools one if i can find it. It's lovely.
That sounds utterly marvellous, how fabulous. I hope you’re lucky at finding it, I’d share it if I can think how to 💖
I really like the Wendy Wools cardigan you're knitting. It'll look lovely when you've finished. I have the 1940s modern knitting book as well. I have about 4 books from that series. There's some lovely patterns in them.
It’s such an enjoyable one to knit and I love how quickly Aran weight knits up too. I agree, they’re marvellous books aren’t they 💖
I always love your knitting content. Makes me want to make cardigans. Working on finger weight summer tops right now. Jan jumper from Susan Crawford. I knit that one in the morning because you have to pay attention a little bit with it. And then the Lola jumper for night time just stocking net knitting.
You’re like me, full brain needed for the tricky stuff Christine. Cardigans are my favourites to knit. Finger weight summer tops sound lovely 🥰
So many lovely knits. I am trying really hard to finish off my pile right now. But you're giving me the itch to cast on something new! I have the Datemaker pattern as well. I've been wanting to make that for ages and now I think that's going to be one of my next knits... But I have to put my blinders on and finish the pile I have now. LOL ❤❤
I bet you won’t because if you’re like me and I think you are Lizzie, more will be added to it 😄 hurrah we may be knitting it at the same time 💖
@@bobobun You know me well!!!
History of knitting would be wonderful!! 😊
I’ll have to have a look into getting that together, it would be interesting to know more 💖
Oh yes I love to knit or do EPP whilst watching tv.📺 My grandmother and mother never had idle hands and I think I inherited that. Love the shade of blue. Drops yarn is fabulous. What is the name / number of that Wendy cardigan you are making ? Oh I just found it on Etsy 👍👍 I’ve run out mid knit 🧶 too, so started on something else; Susan Crawford Vol 2 Golden Eagle Ladies jumper with Drops Alpaca 🦙 in dark charcoal and bright pink that I had in my stash to use up.
If you put your musty smelling book in a sealed bag with a small tub of bicarbonate of soda it should help.
I’ll give it a try, thank you 💖
Lovely knitting update Lisa. Thank-you for sharing your knitting projects and pattern links. I'm in awe of the knitting you have in progress😍
The current knit is pretty straightforward Christine, although I took my brain off somewhere and now I’ve made a mistake to currently ripping it back to start the front again, poop 💖
@@bobobun 😿
Hi, oh your knitting😱 gorgeous. I share the same love of knitting whilst watching television as you do. I am still working on Sirdar 1628. Such a lovely pattern. I have so many vintage patterns I want to knit. My next project I really want to try fair isle from Susan Crawford’s book a stitch in time. Thank you for a lovely video.
You’re like me Karen, just want to knit it all, but it’s far slower than the sewing isn’t it. Thanks so much too 💖
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Just discovered your channel, and have to admit to a bit of binge watching (primarily because I love fashion history, and will jump at the chance to learn more). The history and discussion of shirt dresses was really interesting. I love the Hawthorne blouses, and will definitely have to check out Wearing History now! Oh.. one more thing: your tribute to The Vampire’s Wife Skyrocket dress was absolutely stunning, and so relatable now with the shop having to shutter due to the shoddy PE acquisition of Matches. The more I read about it, the worse it seems to be. Private equity firms in the US seem to buy up all of our healthcare providers and hospitals, so they have an especially nasty reputation here. Wonderful choice of fabric, and it was hopefully a huge hit at both events you were able to wear it to. Thanks for your wisdom regarding fashion history and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Hi there, lovely to have you join me, glad you found me 🤗 I binge when I find someone I find interesting too. Fashion history and how it intersects with literature, art, political and social history absolutely fascinates me. There’s so much to learn isn’t there. Wearing History is full of wonderful patterns so you’ll enjoy looking there. Thank you so much about the Vampires Dress, I absolutely love it and felt just right in it both times. 💖
I love Dior’s designs. He really was the face of the New Look. Sadly, however, I think Jacques Griff is severely underrated as a designer. He knew fabrics, he knew draping, he knew construction. His tulle skirts look almost architectural. He honestly was one of the best, in my exceedingly humble (and very limited in knowledge) opinion.
I’ve not heard of him, so now off to Google. Thanks so much for tipping me off as he sounds fascinating 🤗
Love that collar ❤ vintage patterns definitely have the best details!
Thanks so much. They sure do don’t they, I find them really inspiring 💖
Hi Lisa, Debbie here 👋 I love the Hawthorne blouses you have made. I only discovered Wearing History recently when I was making a vintage blouse with only holes for markings 🙃and I could not fathom out the front bodice with collar all in one and a dart at the neck…I have almost finished it but have put it to one side as I found the joining of the shoulder/neck point to the collar is not my neatest work😊 l love your self drafted collared dress. Thanks for all your vlogs x x😊
@@vansdeeley7000 hello Debbie 🤗 it’s a tricky bit to sew that point isn’t it. I always think well it’s going to be hidden under the collar if it isn’t that neat 🥴 thanks so much, I’m so glad you enjoy it all 💖
Love your new blouses Lisa. ❤️🌺
@@lenorerhodes8110 thank you Lenore 💖 I’m really enjoying wearing them 😊
Gorgeous makes. Your vampires wife inspired dress is fabulous!
@@kristenbradley5737 thanks so much. I was thrilled how the dress turned out 💖
Hi, thank you for such a lovely video. Love the blouse and your dress is gorgeous.
@@vintagemrsp858 thanks Karen. Felt fabulous in the dress so that was a winner 💖
Hi Lisa, I love the Hawthorne blouses, definitely on my list for summer wear (unfortunately we are in the depths of winter here in New Zealand).
@@jenniferclifford4669 you’ll love making them, it’s a really enjoyable make Jennifer 💖
Rever? Do you mean revere?
@@monicawilcock2068 I filmed and edited a whole video to be enjoyed at no cost to yourself to share my joy in sewing. Rather surprised that your only comment is to pick me up on the pronunciation of a word. I can only assume that you’re nit picking and rude hence my reply.
Always a lovely chat! The Hawthorne blouse is spectacular!!! ❤❤
@@killerkitschvintagelizzie it’s a marvellous pattern Lizzie, addictive too 💖
Thank you lisa, your video was so inspiring. I need to make this one😊
@@susanbucklin3204 you won’t regret it Susan, it’s a fabulous pattern 💖
Thank you for your lovely update Lisa. I love your new Hawthorn blouses and your dresses are gorgeous. I totally understand being challenged by makes with unsettled weather. I was supposed to be making clothes to take on holiday later this year and ended up making two winter tops to wear with jeans, since it's a wet & cold winter in NZ. But I'm so pleased I did make the tops and I'm happy to start to making my holiday clothes now 😍
@@Christine-vu4ej so glad you enjoyed it Christine, thank you. Jeans and tops are the go to for most of us aren’t they when the weather misbehaves. Hopefully the weather has picked up for you now 💖
I visited Sissinghurst garden a few years ago, absolutely worth a visit. You can see Vita’s writing room, and the library. It was so inspiring! And the garden is beautiful. I visited in September and the garden was full of flowers.
It sounds so wonderful. Another one to look forward to seeing. I’ve just bought a copy of Portrait of a Marriage as I loved the BBC version of it when I saw it years ago. You do see some of the gardens in that I remember and the tower.
@@bobobun there is also one of those little round buildings that were used to dry hops in. They grow on loooong stalks (or something, I’m not a hops specialist) and they dried them in special buildings.
🤩 I LOVE that bag! And I love that you can just whip up a hand drawing and produce a gorgeous piece! 😁 I hope to give this a try - I've got tons of scraps and it would be so fun to wear.
So glad you like it Abby, stylish and super roomy it is. A patchwork one would be fun too with lots of scraps 💖