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Laura you are awesome the way you manage the baby and vlog. Kudos to you

I’m loving shirts these days so no judgement here… and you have the coolest fabric!!!!

Love the banana fabric, it looks great as a shirt. I thought of a jacket when you held the monkey/pineapple fabric up as the back would really show off the mirrored pattern. It would look fab.

Your pineapple fabric would look great as a Peppermint magazine Wide strap maxi!

I thought that the fruity bias tape was well timed. It's in both of my sewfruity dresses. So brilliant forward planning. I think that I would consider making a duster type jacket with that black and white fabric. Something that allows the pattern to be seen, so something big or a midi length circle skirt

I have also found the Joanie shirt and love the paattern. I've only made one (so impressed by your output with two small children) but have another two planned. With that fantastic pineapple/animal fabric my instinct is a jacket. Something like a chore style jacket so there aren't too many seams to disrupt that amazing print. If you did some careful pattern placement you could have a stunning back!

I would make a fab tote bag with the pineapple fabric 🍍🍍🍍

The upholstery fabric is lovely, inside & outside. Could you make some sort of jacket? It wouldn’t need lining either because of the contrast. Worth a thought! 😊Sue (Australia)

Architectural long skirt in the upholstery fabric 🦖

I love the black and white fabric my thought was a gilet

Your shirts are great. I find shirts very wearable and have quite a few Gilberts. Also tried the Este, which is a slightly different variation. I wondered about turning that lovely elephant and pineapple fabric into a pair of culottes. A nice wide leg pair would show off the pattern and could be matched with lots of different tops.

How about the everyday shirt by the avid seamstress I made one in corduroy ❤ the fabric

How about the everyday shirt by the avid seamstress I made one in corduroy ❤ the fabric

oh I love that monkey/pineapple fabric! As soon as you held it up I thought of a Pattern Emporium Smitten jacket. I think that would look amazing. Good luck with your choice.

Great shirts! I’m not familiar with that pattern so I need to look it up. It’s a great shape, and I have several different fabric bases I want to try. I’ve been on a bit of a shirt/blouse journey. 😊 As for the home dec fabric, I’d highly consider a skirt without too many seams. It’s a spectacular print! Hmmm…a jacket or waistcoat would be great, too. Sew on!

Love your shirts, wonderful. Really like the black/grey fabric. Think pogonip would be good, or an Ilford jacket or similar, would be good to have unlined so you see both sides, and heavier would work for autumn. Look forward to seeing what you make, too nice to pass on

I really enjoy having you back Laura.

Your sewing space is looking very nice. I hope you do manage to get some of your sewing plans completed. Baby is gorgeous 😊

Baby is gorgeous Laura…looking forward to your makes….enjoy your quiet time ❤😊

Thank you for talking about zero waste and giving my patterns a whirl. Loved hearing the baby in the background :)

Interesting video Laura - thank you 😊

I have a skirt that's about 96cm from the top of the waistband to the hem, and it's about ankle length on me. I'm 171cm (or around 5'7.5) tall and about a UK20-22 in RTW, for reference.

Thank you Laura great vlog and was lovely hearing baby join in ❤😊

Guthrie and Ghani sell fabric in 10cm increments if that's any help to you?

When I hear about zero waste patterns I think about the sunk cost fallacy. The thing is, the fabric is already bought. Whether or not you have scraps at the end. If you want to keep the scraps out of landfill then pet beds are always most welcome at animal shelters

Really enjoy your videos. You're fun and creative and I so look forward to them! You've got me to thinking cause I've got some really fun cotton with a dinosaur pattern I want to make into a shirt! And I've got a bed sheet with a desert theme and I want to turn it into a shirt dress! I'm tired of dull boring clothing! thanks Laura for your inspiration xx

I don’t think a person is ever too old for dinosaur underwear! That gets my vote!

Take care and hope bub is ok.

I love the fish fabric - it will look lovely made into a work dress. I totally agree about the stress of what to make at a sewing social. It's lovely to hear what you have been doing xx

I really like the dress you're wearing here but I totally get what you mean about changing what you like wearing. Love the two outfits for the boys, hope the day goes okay

So lovely to catch up with you on a Friday! The gored skirt is absolutely gorgeous. I am in my skirt era too atm. Love it. ❤

Very impressive sewing week Laura, esp as you're so busy with your baby and toddler. The dress you are wearing is gorgeous and really suits you. Thank you for the chat!

Good morning! It’s a shame you’re not fond anymore of the dress you’re wearing. It looks great on you. But tastes and needs change too. Onward! The skirt you made looks so fun to wear.

I think the pheasant fabric will look cute on the boys & so sorry to hear about your hubby’s grandad. Oh he is just so beautiful, enjoy.❤

OMG, he is gorgeous, congratulations, what a blessing.

Skirts…it really is finding the length that fits your individual proportions, regardless of trends!

Sorry to hear about your husband's grandad - I hope he's not feeling too sad. Love the idea of the pheasant boxers 😂. About the 20 minute sewing blocks - I've just returned to sewing after a very long gap but because of a very bad back I can't actually manage much more than a 20 minute stint - especially cutting out but I'm actually finding it very relaxing. I don't get as frustrated as I used to because I walk away and think about it and then somehow I find solutions. So embrace the 20 minute sessions and enjoy.

Very much enjoyed the chat, and seeing Oliver. Lots of great ideas and plans

So sorry to hear about your husband's grandad, but making something for the boys is a lovely touch for the funeral. Great fabrics - the turnip one is so much fun! You can be playful in your dress and professional at the same time. As a knitter as well as a sewist I'm looking forward to hearing about your knitting and plans for what to make.

Congrats on little mans safe arrival. Can't wait to see your next makes.

Congratulations on the new baby! 🍼 Your new eye glasses look gorgeous on you. 💖

Never mind the fabrics, your baby is lovely 🙂

congrats on your beautiful family!

Lovely to see you Laura, and to see the little one too, he's gorgeous. Take care

So wonderful to see you back and so happy as a family of four xx

Beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing

Your blue Belle dress is beautiful and looks amazing on you. Lots of cool fabrics, I will watch what you make with interest. So good to see you back. Ollie is gorgeous, congratulations to you all 🥰

What a beautiful little baby, congratulations to you and your family.

Congratulations on your new addition to your family!

I see no neon fabrics in there... lol and for a second there, I thought that first fabric was covered in tan-colored ghosts from Pac-Man lol and someone sounds rather impatient while waiting for Mom lol