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Welcome to So What If I Sew! I'm Jess and this channel is all about sewing, dressmaking and all things stitch related. I've been sewing and dressmaking since I was 17 and I'm now working towards a me-made wardrobe. I first started my blog and instagram because I wanted a space to share my creations, to engage with other makers and to learn and advance as a dressmaker. I'm all about perfecting fit, making beautiful garments and giving up fast fashion. This channel is mainly for Sew-Alongs and Vlogs to chart my new makes and new techniques I've learnt. If you want to find out more about what I do then check out my blog, linked below, or give me a follow on instagram!
Blog: sowhatifisew.co.uk
Instagram: @sowhatifisew
Blog: sowhatifisew.co.uk
Instagram: @sowhatifisew
Sunday Sews + The Sew Me Sunshine Party | So What If I Sew
Welcome back for a sunday sews and (although I didn't realise this when I filmed this morning) its my CZcams BIRTHDAY 🎉 So join me for a chill sunday catch-up, see what I bought at the Sew Me Sunshine party and my plans, plus an update on my wedding sewing and other plans coming up.
If you enjoyed this vlog then please remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you want to hear more from me! ❤️
Mentioned in the vlog:
Viscose Ribbed Jersey sewmesunshine.co.uk/products/viscose-ribbed-jersey-knit-light-green?_pos=6&_sid=3d9937b62&_ss=r
Organic cotton mini waffle jersey sewmesunshine.co.uk/products/organic-cotton-mini-waffle-jersey-cream?_pos=1&_sid=e4490b18e&_ss=r (N.B. in the vlog I said it was approx £12 pm what I actually meant was roughly £12phm!)
McCalls 7999 Jersey Dress Pattern www.minerva.com/mp/1237382/mccalls-sewing-pattern-7999
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If you enjoyed this vlog then please remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you want to hear more from me! ❤️
Mentioned in the vlog:
Viscose Ribbed Jersey sewmesunshine.co.uk/products/viscose-ribbed-jersey-knit-light-green?_pos=6&_sid=3d9937b62&_ss=r
Organic cotton mini waffle jersey sewmesunshine.co.uk/products/organic-cotton-mini-waffle-jersey-cream?_pos=1&_sid=e4490b18e&_ss=r (N.B. in the vlog I said it was approx £12 pm what I actually meant was roughly £12phm!)
McCalls 7999 Jersey Dress Pattern www.minerva.com/mp/1237382/mccalls-sewing-pattern-7999
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August Sewing Plans + A Fabric Buying Trip To York | So What If I Sew
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Thanks for watching folks! If you have recommendations for running shorts patterns, thoughts on what I should do with my new fabric, or would like a pattern review for the TATB Pearl Cardigan let me know in the comments! ⬇️✨ What’s in this video 00:00 Intro 06:11 My Trip To York 07:21 Fabric I bought! 12:01 August Sewing Plans 18:50 The Giordano Blouse 22:51 Wedding Sewing Update Mentioned in t...
True Bias Darla Dress & Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern Review with So What If I Sew
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Capricious youtube studio has delayed this upload so enjoy a cheeky Monday pattern review vlog! This week I'm telling you all about my experiences with the @truebias Marlo dress and jumpsuit. I made the View B (tied back) mini dress in a size 4 in cotton sateen from my local sewing shop. I hope you find this review useful and if you want me to do more let me know! Give this vlog a like if you f...
Chalk & Notch Shay Pattern Review with @SewnontheTyne + What I've been up to this month!
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Welcome back folks for Part 2 of my collab with the wonderful @SewnontheTyne and the @chalkandnotchpatterns2951 Shay Dress! I absolutely adore this dress and wore it to two international conferences in the last three weeks so it is a certified wardrobe staple. Give this vlog a like if you enjoyed seeing me back on CZcams and let me know what you think of my Shay in the comments below! ⬇️ Check ...
I answer YOUR questions to celebrate 4 years of So What If I Sew
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Welcome back to So What If I Sew for a celebration of 4 years of sewing, dressmaking, and all things stitch-related. In this special youtube vid I'm answering your questions as sent in from instagram. I hope you enjoy this vlog and can celebrate with me as I enter 5 years of this fabulous community ❤️ 00:00 Intro 05:31 How did you find your ‘style’ in sewing? 07:58 What hobby would you do if yo...
One Pattern Two Ways with Sewn On The Tyne: The Chalk & Notch Shay - Part 1
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So excited to collab with the brilliant Tamlyn @SewnontheTyne once again and this time we are both going to be making the @chalkandnotchpatterns2951 Shay Dress! We’ve both wanted to make this for ages so I can’t wait to see our finished garments - check out Tamlyn’s plan here: czcams.com/video/ec4xJEOyfyo/video.html Let me know what you think of my fabric choice in the comments below, any quest...
#SewFruity24 - What I'll Be Making This Month | June Sewing Plans
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Hello folks and welcome to the #SewFruity24 vlogger tour 🍓 The #SewFruity24 challenge is hosted by @blossomsandwich4232 and invites you to sew a fruit themed garment or accessory and post it on instagram on 30th June tagging Blossom Sandwich and using the hashtag! This is the first of my sewing plans for the month of June and I am very excited! Stay tuned to hear what I plan to sew up this mont...
My Me Made May 2024 | 6 Months of Make Nine Review | June Sewing Challenges
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Welcome back to So What If I Sew for a slightly different vlog this week! Today I want to talk about how my Make Nine is going, the great challenges coming up in June, and why I was left cold this year by Me Made May. Recommendations for where I could find some gorgeous bright coloured lightweight denim please in the comments below! And remember! If you enjoyed the vlog please remember to like,...
Top Tips For Sewing Sewcials + Review of Sew Over It Xanthe Skirt | So What I If I Sew
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Hello folks and welcome back for a slightly different vlog! Still not quite in a filming and sewing routine after moving house but I did manage to film some of my time at the Southern Sewcial last week and it got me thinking that a fair few of you may be thinking about heading to your local sewing social! In this vlog I share my top tips for heading to a sewcial, what I sewed while I was there,...
Sunday Sews & Chatty Catch Up Vlog | So What If I Sew
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Good morning folks! I am back on CZcams after the house move and looking forward to telling you all about my plans for the month, what’s been happening, and have a little chat about my works in progress. As always if you’ve enjoyed this video please like and subscribe! And let me know in the comments what you want to see from me going forward 🩷 Mentioned in the vlog: True Bias Darla Dress & Jum...
My Spring & Summer Sewing Plans 2024 | So What If I Sew
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After a little break I am back on CZcams with my spring/summer sewing plans ☀️ This month is very busy with a major PhD deadline, a house move, and a trip up to Scotland but I've managed to plan some sewing to keep me busy at the same time! Its great to be back on CZcams - if you enjoyed this vlog then I would love it if you would give it a like, maybe consider subscribing, and let me know in t...
The Stitch Festival & The #SewYellowForEndo24 Party with So What If I Sew
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Welcome back to So What If I Sew for a vlog all about the events at the weekend. Firstly a mahoosive THANK YOU to everyone who got involved with the #SewYellowforEndo24 campaign 💛 This vlog charts my day at The Stitch Festival and the Sew Yellow For Endo party, my thoughts on both, and I’ll show you what I bought! If you enjoyed this vlog please do give it a like, share, and subscribe if you wa...
Come to the Sewing For Pleasure Show 2024 with So What If I Sew & @sequingirlie
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So it’s a bit of a different vlog this week! Yesterday myself and Sam @sequingirlie (my podcast partner in crime) headed to the Sewing for Pleasure Show at the NEC in Birmingham to walk the My Handmade Wardrobe catwalk and generally have a little nose around. (For transparency; our tickets were free because we were invited to be on the catwalk which is standard, they weren’t specifically gifted...
My March Sewing Plans: #SewYellowforEndo24, Wedding Sewing, #SewFrugal & a very bright party outfit!
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Hello folks and welcome to my March plans vlog! In this vlog we chat about my upcoming plans for #SewYellowForEndo24 and #SewFrugal as well as an update on my wedding sewing and other plans for the month! If you enjoyed this vlog don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you want to hear more from me! Mentioned Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket fridaypatterncompany.com/products/the-ilfor...
Welcome to #SewYellowForEndo24 💛 What's on this month + how YOU can get involved with the challenge
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It's 1st March which means its time for #SewYellowForEndo24 🎉 Check out this vlog for details of the challenge, how to take part, what's on this month, and where you can find me, as well what the point of #SewYellowForEndo actually is! This challenge is very dear to my heart so please support in anyway that you can whether that is sewing yellow, attending the live event, donating to the Just Gi...
#SundaySews - Mini Fabric Haul + Update on my February Sewing Plans | So What If I Sew
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My Top 5 Valentines Day Dress Patterns | So What If I Sew
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My February 2024 Sewing Plans + get a sneaky look at my wedding dress fabrics!
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My February 2024 Sewing Plans get a sneaky look at my wedding dress fabrics!
Pattern Review: Tilly and the Buttons Mabel Dress - Collab with @SEWDOITEMMA
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Pattern Review: Tilly and the Buttons Mabel Dress - Collab with @SEWDOITEMMA
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My January Sewing Plans + My Favourite New Fabrics and Patterns | So What If I Sew
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The Ultimate Christmas Sewing Gift Edit 2023: My Top Picks
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Reflecting on my 2023 Make Nine Challenge: Quarterly Review
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Reflecting on my 2023 Make Nine Challenge: Quarterly Review
#AGiftToNovember23 : Top 5 Me Made Gift Ideas & My Christmas Sewing Plans
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#AGiftToNovember23 : Top 5 Me Made Gift Ideas & My Christmas Sewing Plans
Sunday Sews - November Edition: Exciting news, project updates, and why I broke my fabric ban!
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Sunday Sews - November Edition: Exciting news, project updates, and why I broke my fabric ban!
My November Sewing Plans + Serious Lights Discount Code!
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My November Sewing Plans Serious Lights Discount Code!
Thanks so much for sharing this sew-a-long! I had trouble understanding the instructions on constructing the pockets but everything was resolved instantly after seeing your vid.
I’m not local to the UK, so I’m not able to help you on your tie silk hunt, but I’m cheering you on from the mountains of North Carolina! I’ve been working on my Chalk & Notch Fringe dress while I’ve been watching this, and I’m wondering if their Evelyn skirt in the view without the buttons would work for a maxi skirt? I know it’s not maxi length originally but I’m sure you could lengthen it. I think the slit would look really cool in that fabric!
I have been eyeing the Willow Skirt by Juliana Martejevs on The Foldline. I thought it was quite unusual though you might be looking for something more floaty xxx
Great vlog as always. Looking forward to seeing your jersey dresses didn’t even know tie silk was a thing! enjoy making your wedding dress version no 4 ❤❤
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I have made a number of ties, I made 8 for my sons wedding for a modern look I used an organic cotton sateen from spoonflower over 2 years later my ties are being worn regularly still looking amazing hope this helps x
That is so cool and great to know they have lasted so well! xx
Hats off to you Jess for designing and making your wedding dress . I'm sure it will be absolutely fabulous and really looking forward to seeing it after your special day . X x x
Thank you so much! So excited to share the whole process with you guys xx
I love the daisy fabric so much! If it were me, I would make a flounced lower calf-length skirt and then a milkmaid or corset style top with either straps or short sleeves. I would probably wear the pieces separately because I think you are right in that it could easily look like a nightgown. But even if wearing them together, with a fitted top, they are less likely to look like sleepwear.
I love that idea! I can't really wear that style of top myself but I definitely think skirt/top separates would be the way to go 😍
I love your daisy dbl gauze. I can't wait to see what you sew with it.
Thank you! 😊
Try Beckford Silk. They have a silk twill suitable for ties in many colours
Oh brilliant thank you! I’ll check them out
Beckford silk are specialist silk retailers and might be able to help you
Brilliant thank you!
Maybe the new BF patterns Selena set would work for your daisy fabric? They are separates but can be connected to look like a dress! I think it would be super cute! Or maybe a Mabel? The fabric hunt for a tie sounds so frustrating! Maybe you can opt for a rayon or viscose instead? After all, they were made to mimic silk so that might work well and be more affordable? Good luck!
Ooooh I hadn't heard of that pattern! I'll 100% check it out as I think separates would work well 😊 I think for the ties I'm going to go with a silk/poly blend so it has the texture and structure but its so difficult!
@@SoWhatIfISew I hope you're able to find what you're looking for! 🤞
The floral fabric would be an amazing deer & doe fumeterre skirt
Oooh that’s such a good rec!!
The white fabric with yellow embroidery would be great as either the shirt and skirt, or a sundress with ruching. Neither would look like pajamas then.
A wrap dress would also work without looking like nightwear.
Brilliant ideas! Definitely given me things to thing about 😍 thank you so much for watching!
Watching you whilst tidying my sewing space, and trying not to suffer from overwhelm! I keep seeing fabric that I like, and sometimes buying it, but I really need to try to re-organise everything so that it will fit into my space. I keep putting it off so that I can sew, but it’s not sensible! Would love to see what skirt you end up making as I don’t have that many patterns for them in my stash, and I want to make a couple because I’ve realised that I spend most of my time making tops and dresses rather than trousers and skirts, and this needs rectifying! Lovely Vlog as usual and hope to catch up soon. Xxx
Thank you so much for watching! I will definitely share the skirt I end up making because I'm awful for not having any skirt or top patterns, too many dresses in my life 😅 Good luck with the sewing space tidy, it will help so much! Hope to catch up soon xxx
Can you tell where you bought the red swiss dot cotton? Or who the manufacturer is? I really love swiss dot cotton but have struggled to find a quality fabric. Thanks!
So I bought it from A&M Textiles but quite a few different fabric shops stock it. Fabrics Galore have lots of different colours (although not red) and Minerva have this red colour ☺️
Hi, the Friday Pattern Co have nice Sport Shorts or GreenStyle have several different patterns too - some of them with the optional undershorts but you can just skip them... :) Also, I would probably go for a maxi skirt from that beautiful fabric! Take care.
Oh brilliant! I'll check them out thank you ☺️ and fully agree, a maxi skirt is happening 😍
Im looking much more forward to seeing your wedding sewing than seeing your sewing space! Your sewing space will be so much more realistic once this lovely event in your life takes place! All the best! Take a look at Dizzy Quilts and Sews, (one of your fellow Utubers!) who has just done shorts patterns.
Thank you so much for a lovely comment and for great recommendations! ☺️
I know what you mean on stuff once you see it. Honestly I’d leave the dress. I couldn’t spot the issue at all and I doubt anyone else would. It looks beautiful
Thank you! That makes me feel better ☺️
Try the Friday pattern company sports shoes as a starting point. They have a 3-4 inch inseam but you could probably adapt the pattern and teach us all. I have made some and as a runner with some longer shorts and aspirations to make my own would be interested to see how you get on.
Great idea!! I'll give it a go and film it for you all ☺️ thank you so much for watching!
Love your show Jess but the videos are in mirror image 🙃
Thanks for watching! The videos need to be in mirror at the moment but one day I'll get a proper vlogging camera and then it will be fixed xx
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Congrats🎉🎉 ❤❤❤ your vlog
Thank you!! 😊
I vote maxi skirt, it would be beautiful! Could be transitional aswell. Would love a sew along and or review
I think I'm coming around to the same conclusion! Now to think what pattern! Thanks for watching ☺️
Love how happy you are to have a good photo of you running! 😊😊
Haha thank you! Honestly stupidly chuffed 😂
Great vlog Jess, thank you
Thank you for watching ❤️
I think a maxi skirt would look great in that material 🙂
Thank you! I'm coming to the same conclusion, now to find a good pattern!
Hi! I think it's wonderful that you have an in-action running photo. It's one thing to say I've been in a 10k, quite another to have proof. Haha. Also, now that my kids are young adults they are much more interested in pictures of me at their age and what my life was like then. On to sewing! Have you tried the Sports Shorts by Friday Pattern Co.? I'm not sure if they are still free, but I got mine when they were offered as a free pattern. They are a very classic sort of shorts but they are long enough for running and give your thighs room and air.
Thank you so much! That's such a good point, it's great to have action shots to look at in years to come as well ☺️ I haven't!! I'll check that pattern out!
I loved to run! Sadly my knee doesn't want me to anymore. I love all your plans but the red Swiss dot is my favorite! Sew it!
Thank you so much for watching! I'll have to get the swiss dot cut out ASAP. I'm sorry you can't run anymore but I hope you find something you enjoy equally ❤️
I love walking and swimming
Gorgeous fabrics and lovely vlog! Am interested in your thoughts on the Pearl xx
Thank you so much for watching! I will definitely film a review ☺️
Well done on the 10k - amazing race photos - I tend to hide behind other runners when I see the photographer - it is not a pretty sight 😂. Isn’t Judi the best?!!!! I love her 😍
Thank you! Honestly I'm very surprised, there are quite a few other photos that are....less complimentary 😅😂 Judi is phenomenal ❤️
Sewalong would be great! Your Nicks blouse one really helped me when I made my dress as I was/am relatively new to sewing and seeing the yoke burrito happen was so useful.
Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad that the Nicks sew-a-long helped as well ☺️
Lovely to see you and catch up on the vlogs! Congratulations on your first 10k! The plans are going to be stunning 🤩
Thanks so much Emma! 😊❤️
Well done on the race. Lovely fabric xx
thank you!
Congrats on the 10k! Would love to see a pattern review for the Pearl. Wanting to make a wrap cardigan with some lovely merino jersey I have from the Fabric Store in NZ and would be keen to hear how the Pearl goes. Also think a maxi skirt with the new viscose would be amazing. 🌺
Thank you so much! I will definitely get a review of the Pearl out to you all ☺️ I'm really coming around to a maxi skirt!
Beautiful skirt fabric. My favourite maxi skirt pattern is Love Notions Caprice pattern.
Thank you that's a great pattern recommendation!
Add a coordinating ribbon trim down the middle of both shoulder straps and call it a design feature!
Great idea! Could do ric rac as an alternative to ribbon. Very on trend.
Brilliant idea!! Why didn't I think of that!
Wonderful vlog, and it was so absolutely wonderful to meet you and can't wait to see you again very soon xxx
It was so lovely to see you Judi!! and thank you again for showing us around ❤️
Hello from Turkey. Thank you for the explanations. What is the difference between this and 6805c model?
Thanks for watching! The main difference is that the 6805c has a built in thread cutter button, that's pretty much it!
Such a beautiful Darla ❤
Thank you ❤️
Great vlog as always. You look stunning in your Darla dress thank you for the review ❤❤
Thank you so much! ❤️
Is there a reason why the D cup option starts at a size 14? I'm a size 0 with a 28DD bust so I'm kinda curious how this would work out. It's so cute!
So I have absolutely no idea! I think it's just the size cup they normally use in the higher size range. Also its not a bra makers C/D cup, its a dressmaking one, so a dressmaker's B cup is a 2 inch difference between high bust and full bust, a C is 3 inches and a D is 4 as far as I'm aware (really really sorry if you already know this - not trying to be that person 😅) For reference I'm a 30FF (which is why I made the tie back) and there was a nice amount of room in the size 4!
@@SoWhatIfISew no no you're fine! I actually didn't know any of this lol. I'm very new to sewing patterns! Like my extent of sewing knowledge is doing alterations (mostly bc of my very narrow rib cage 😭) so I'm trying to branch out into patterns and just learn as I go along <3
Absolutely beautyfull dress. Simpel and elegant at the same time. Love it 😍
Thank you!
It's stunning on you. I bought this pattern the instant it was released but still haven't made it yet. I must! xx
Thank you Tamlyn! Would definitely recommend, such a quick make as well!
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Your Darla dress is beautiful and you look fantastic in it.
Thank you so much!
Hi Jess, lovely to see you back. I made my wedding dress,vail,headdress,two adult bridesmaids dresses and a winter dressing gown. This was all 40 years ago now with no central heating in an old house, hence the dressing gown. I wasn’t working at that time so had plenty of time for sewing. I still had nightmares of walking up the aisle with bridesmaids dresses sleeves missing pins everywhere. It did all go to plan for the big day in the end. Try not to over do things while your making all the things and studying. You don’t want to burn out. Wedding dress and study first and if CZcams is to much, come back to it when you can. I can’t wait to see your finished wedding dress. Such an exciting and terrifying thing to do all at once. I remember it well lol. Wish there was a way to send you photos of my wedding. Very 80s off the shoulder number with lace overlay. I had my hair permed not long before the wedding, such a stupid thing to do. That’s why I had to make a last minute flower headband 🙄 Good luck with your dress and enjoy your wedding day ❤
Stunning dress. I love those sleeves. Loved Tamlyn's sleeveless version too. 💜
Thank you!! ❤️
It’s a long time since I finished my PhD but its still one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It’s also a pretty solitary activity and you have to put a lot of your own drive and energy into it even when things aren’t going as you hoped. So don’t be apologetic on here, you have loads to focus on, and good luck with it all 😊
Thank you so much ❤️ it’s definitely a solitary time but love being part of the sewing community!
Beautiful Shay dress, you got such a great fit on it. Could you possibly put a little piece of elastic in the sleeve head to help it stay in place on this version? 😊
Thank you so much! And yes you absolute genius! Why didn’t I think of this 😂