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I think the style is great on you but as you say, maybe the fabric is a bit too casual for your look. Likewise I agree the pocket doesn’t work for you. The dropped shoulder looks great but I suspect it is too wide on the shoulder

Thank you, Sara! ❤

Lovely makes!❤

For the skirt, you shared you starched the fabric for easier construction. Was the fabric still, starched when it hung letting the fabric drop? Would the starch interfere with the fabric drop?

I'd be careful removing the pocket. In that fabric , it might be difficult. I'd suggest sewing a button on to the top of the pocket, thru to the shirt. That will hold the saggy pocket in place. But yes, if you do it again- move the pocket or leave it off.

4:52 I would remove the pocket.

I agree the pocket should be removed and the sleeves a little shorter your makes are lovely 😊😊

I totally love your video idea and will watch it for sure! Also, i too (like everyone else in the comments lol) agree that the pocket in the first shirt doesn't do any good. Maybe make it shorter or smaller and put it higher up, but i would just completely remove it and leave the shirt as it is. Also, i think it looks really great on you, at least from that footage. Maybe wear it with some baggier high waist jeans, that are still fitting around the hips, to create a nice shilouette with that shirt. Still, if you don't like how it looks on you and don't feel comfy in it, then don't feel pressured to wear it.

I think the white shirt would look nice worn open with a tank or bralette underneath. I also agree with removing the pocket.

Such lovely makes. I LOVE the fabric you made your bias cut slip skirt out of. It's gorgeous. Your sild matching set is also divine! I actually quite like the contrast of the twill tape drawstring.

I love all your makes! And I do like the white shirt 😁 and its big pocket - I think the decision about that big pocket is that it's unique and unexpected; I would probably use that, but I haven't been that height since maybe grade school haha so I would look differently on me. I was curious about the shoulder seam, is it maybe a yoke seam? Which would sit forward? The back hem is a little lower, and I didn't catch the line drawing. A lot of my button-up patterns, especially the older ones have a yoke which 'wraps' over the shoulder with the front seam a little forward. Re the buttonhole sides.. you're right, that is easy to change and it avoids fumbling. Style Arc continues to put all the buttonholes on all pants on the right side, even jeans, and it drives me nuts. Not easy to change. Tried it 😖 Anyway, I'm also a fan of I AM patterns, and now I want that shirt.😍 I love the co-ord set as well! Curious again, and been wanting to ask if you're in Ithaca? I wanted to show my brother some of your backgrounds to see if he recognized anything rather than just ask. 🤭 Great video!

I absolutely love your silk set! I was wondering about starching the silk. Did you use a liquid starch? I hesitated getting a silk during the call out as I had never sewn with it before.

Beautiful makes. 🧵🪡💖

You're ripped that shirt apart. You make that shirt, it doesn't make you. Your shirt is beautifully made, and I wouldn't change a thing. I like your style.❤❤❤

I enjoy seeing your videos and love all your makes❤ thank you for sharing BTW your white shirt looks good on you !

I love all the silk😍 and that final outfit is spectacular!

I have noticed that most patterns with pockets have the same exact size pocket for the smallest size and the largest size. I have recently taken to reducing the size of the pocket as I always make the smallest size and that is working well for me. I know you are a small person as well and maybe the pocket is just too big.

I think the proportion of the white double gauze is off for your petite frame. I would take off about an inch to an inch and a half from both the arm scye and sleeve and either reduce the size of the pocket or eliminate it. The added weight is likely the reason it wants to slip to the front. Just my 2 cents. Let us know if you end up changing it. ❤

Agreed on the pocket and would enjoy the video idea! Lovely makes!

I would absolutely LOVE a “purging” video. Also, how or who do you donate the the items too? Goodwill, a friend, a boutique, ect. I would love to know.

I actually love your Aimee shirt, pocket and all. And I think it looks great on you!

Ditch the pocket. You may need a forward shoulder adjustment if the shoulders are fussy.

The sleeves on the white shirt seem like they’re just too long, maybe you could shorten or remove them? And I think the pocket should be removed or shortened and moved up if you want to keep it. But all of your makes look so great. You have a great eye for the right fabrics for each project and how to style them. Beautiful ❤

Silk is very dressy! But pjs would be nice too!❤

I agree with removing the pocket from your white gauze shirt, I think it would look better. If you make it again, I agree a thicker hem would be nicer. Your silks are lovely! Beautiful makes.

Wow! that silk is so gorgeous😍 You managed it beautifully! Everything you made looks great on you. I see what you mean about the first blouse. The drifting would drive me crazy too. In addition to removing the pocket (or scaling it down) I would be tempted to add a peplum tier to match the scale of the sleeves... not too gathered or it might look babyish. You could continue the placket or not (but probably better to continue the placket) So it would be oversized and no longer cropped. More like a tunic that would look great over jeans and jerseys and tights etc.... (assuming you have more double-gauze). I always enjoy your videos! Thank you😊

ditch the pocket

Everything looks really good on you. 10 outta 10

The white shirt... A suggestion!!! Maybe remove the sleeves and take in the dropped shoulder a bit, it might just need about an inch to sit a little bit more flattering? I recentlyade an jacket topper thing and added an inch (it is supposed to be cropped) but I'm 5'8".and the inch just doesn't look enough so I'm planning on adding a hem facing about an inch instead of regular hem. Maybe the shirt could benefit from a hem facing?

Very nice makes! I like them all but the silky set is amazing! Thanks for the tip on interfacing the straps. I don’t care for the half lining on the Ogden cami either. Tfs!

As someone who needs to cull things from my handmade wardrobe, I would love to see how you did it. And yes, take off that pocket.

I agree with your plans for the shirt pocket. I think the shirt looks good on you.

Hi! Glad 2 see Ur August makes! The silk ones are amazing. Wonderful colors + beautiful makes. The skirt is my colors! Kept enjoying. I think next size down for the shirt. it's a nice silhouette. I thought pocket too big. I say go for using the set as pj's! Ciao.

Love your makes! I’m inspired to try sewing with silk. As far as the double gauze blouse… it’s hard to tame that fabric! It is cute with that fabric skirt. I would recommend removing the pocket for public wear, or just say you were inspired by Edvard Munch🙂

I love sezane. I don't dare to buy them but would love to try creating something similar. I like the style! Your video is very helpful

Great round up! I love the olive green shades- also love ChatGPT 😂

Ah, that explains why I saw two isles of Faux Fur at Joann's the other day!

Boho forever

I enjoyed reading through the comments. I do sew what I love and when I sew for my life - it is sewing what I want which means I may run errands in a dressy outfit 😊.

Thank you Sara, such a great video. I don’t consciously follow trends but always like to know what’s going on , and probably am influenced from time to time. I am a casual dresser which reflects my lifestyle and continue to enjoy wearing denim, but wouldn’t wear double denim !!! I plan to make my first denim dress this Autumn , but just can’t decide on a pattern, I also love that Boho blouse which would look great with jeans or a maxi denim skirt.

Please don't normalise using AI. It is literally destroying the environment :(

Like others, I don't tend to dress from trends, but I do appreciate being inspired by them to explore new ideas! This was a great round-up!

I'm the same as you - love to look at the trends and just use them for inspiration - I don't follow them blindly. As much as I love bright colors - I'm kind of excited about Burgundy for some reason 🤣 The Vintage Elegance trend is beautiful but I have absolutely no place to wear any of those styles. I love the high neck look so I need to think about different ways I can incorporate that. 🌸. Animal prints are a neutral in my world 🤣. I will always wear them!! 🌸 I would totally wear a metallic suit to the office when I have to travel for work - that would be very cool. 🌸 I am a big fan of boho - that style has my name all over it. As usual, you came up with a really fun idea for a video 😊💕

I love your videos. You always have such a thoughtful take on fashion. I had to laugh when you mentioned the poet blouse because I knew exactly what you meant. I had one myself in high school, but I was also thinking of an episode of Seinfeld where it was either Jerry or Kramer who wore a poet type blouse I think. I don’t remember the premise just the visual image. That’s how trendy it was I guess. lol. Anyway I agree that it would be fun to reinterpret that for today. You’ve also got me thinking of sewing a paisley blouse. Thanks for the inspiration!

I usually don’t follow trends, but I love to hear and see them. However, I may follow this Fall because they are all my favorites!!! Well, minus the bohemian style. Thanks for sharing!

You must have had a lot of fun with this, and as always you choose an interesting and inspiring selection of patterns for us.

I think the only trend I am leaning toward is oxblood… I really want to make the knit tank vest from Madewell.

I really enjoy seeing all your pattern picks! I will be pulling out a few leopard print things for fall. There are a couple of nice burgundy fabrics in my stash - now I’m dreaming of how to work them into my wardrobe. Thank you for all the care you put into your videos.

Thanks for the great pattern ideas. I don't really follow trends but I definitely like boho, if it's not over the top, and denim is a staple in my closet. I kept my faux fur hooded thigh length coat from 20 years ago so no need to sew one. I just have to dust it 😂

You make the most fun/ unique videos❤