I wish your editing self wasn't so critical of our lovely Charlie. We love ALL of your videos. Every minute! Just the fact that you share even your not so "normal" moments. I think most of us are just like you (only too shy to put ourselves out there) I, myself look forward to all your videos and Instagram posts! Thank you my love! Enjoy your "break". Whatever you want to classify it as. Have loads of fun!
True. I literally just clicked on this video, even though I thought it was an old one. Because the skirt in the thumbnail looks familiar. I still just felt like watching it to relax a bit and maybe get some inspiration for a similar project (I just bought two sets of bed linens at IKEA, that were on sale for almost nothing. Finally enough affordable material for two or three really swirly, voluminous skirts!)
1:58 I distinctly heard "adorable hen-made clothing" and now I can't stop picturing a chicken at a tiny sewing machine stitching away on your wardrobe 😂
Shoutout to the person who pointed out that your subtitles are gold. Thank you for all the work you put into not only making and editing these videos, but also the icing-on-the-cake subtitles I keep on for every video now.
The way you described the kind of change you need is what we call in german 'Tapetenwechsel' - wallpaper change. It literally means, when you are staring at your wallpaper, and you like staring at your wallpaper but you really get restless staring at that wallpaper. But you don't wanna do anything else than staring at your wallpaper, not even stare at someone elses wallpaper. You just need YOUR wallpaper to change so you can stare at it in peace for a while again. Or smth like that.
Yep! Letting stuff simmer in the back of the mind for a bit while I do something different (especially in a different medium) is a big part of my creative process.
I wonder if you could put a plastic bag in your pocket and take some of them off on the plane; not sure if you would have your carry-on baggage checked again between connecting flights (but you could always put it back on before you boarded… probably more trouble than it's worth!)
I have a lovely sun hat with flowers, but don't own a hat box. So when going anywhere (in a car, plane, on foot) I'm wearing the hat. Gotta get me a box one of these days...
When you said you were making palazzo pants with the flowy cream-and-pink fabric, I shook my head. And then I saw the end result and my jaw dropped. They're GORGEOUS, and so are the coordinating tops you made! You and Stephanie Canada are why I started sewing again.
When you have fun making, we have fun watching. Don't stress over it. Your infectious joy makes the videos so much more enjoyable than the best planning and scriptwriting could.
My AuDHD self identifies with you so much that your vids have landed on my "comfort watch" list - an honor usually reserved for 50 minute plus vids. You bring me joy.
@@leilasimon2057 When I visited London for the first time in June of 1996 I expected cold and rain so I only packed long jeans and long sleeved sweaters. But there are worse places if you need new clothes. I went to Kensington Market, Hyper Hyper, Camden Market,... I wore those purchases for decades and still keep them because I'm still so fond of them, although they are really falling apart.
Yeah. It's much colder this year. Plan for low 60's at best. England gets like one week between June (mainly the end of June early July) and August of maybe upper 70s (the one week out of the year I thaw out and every English person I know waves their hand to fan themselves and says, "My, is it warm here? I'm roasting." Code translation for is "Oh my god, its bleeping hot!') if you're lucky. Hampton court is beautiful, but breezy. (I'm guessing you're going to the RSN for classes). I suggest you pack thick leggings if you have not left yet-just in case. Maybe even a scarf. Not kidding. We had like two days of mild USA weather in greater London, and that place is drafty.
Be gentle with yourself Charlie. :) I'm glad you didn't try to make the dress for the video, you already make so much for every video. I'm happy to watch you make whatever amount of whatever that you're vibing with. I hope you enjoy England.
This little travel tip comes from my grandmother.. could have been further but she didn't say where it came from. Pack what you like in a suitcase.. put that suitcase in a slightly larger one, in case you shop. When it comes time to fly home.. pack the dirty laundry and mail it home. She did that when they went to Japan in the early 40s.. you know.. before Pearl Harbor. Again for Cuba, when we could still go there and I think Germany too. Most of the family does this. When I went to Niagara Falls, the Canadian side, I drove over the border the day before I flew, found a mail boxes etc and mailed 2 suitcases home. They insisted they be in a box *eye roll* Gram always said it was nice to get home and have some rest time before doing the laundry.
@@henriettelinkshanderin1449 She was.. my grandfather just went along. They raised their kids through the depression and after that, when they both had jobs, that's what they saved for.. travel. I remember her challenging my parents for not taking the kids all over the globe when we were off school for summer. I think my dad always told her.. it's either travel or college.. can't be both.
You’re editing has never been anything but logical entertaining. I get a kick out of your quirky personality. Your style is nothing like mine, but I enjoy watching the way you make the clothes and how they look when they’re finished. Of course my favorite thing is your process. I am one of these organized people that has to have everything planned down to the second, and I get a kick out of the way you do things.
I will say, Even though I'm a "I gotta finish the whole project" kinda person, I TOTALLY agree with the self care that needs to happen during any long task. I love that you include eatting lunch in a lot of your videos because it reminds me I should take a snack break too.
California native living in the UK here (for many years now). This summer is even crappier than usual for UK summers. I saw a BBC news spot the other day about, basically, "what's wrong with the weather this summer?!" and they were saying the jet stream isn't predicted to move north of us until the end of July. So if you're travelling before then, plan for December (or, really, this rainy spring) in LA to be the warmest it gets. At least it's a mood, and at least there's lots of green everywhere! :D
My husband commented that he had heard reports saying it was the worst summer ever. I pointed out that it wasn't since there was the still "the year with no summer" (Krakatoa? don't remember exact year) and he maintained it's awfully close.
@@wartgin yep. Temperatures are only a little chillier than usual, but there's just so much less sun and so much more rain. Here in the North West, I think we've had maybe 5 days total since the start of June that really felt like summer. I have hopes of a sunny spell in August, but still, It's Not Great. I think we're all going to be even more dependent on vitamin D tablets than usual for the rest of this year!
Weather update from Europe: very cold and very wet. It's summer, it should be about 30 degrees Celsius here now, today it's 15 degrees and it's raining. In other words, from spring to autumn. Summer, never heard of it, at least not this year.
Stockholm come up to 26 today but it been a few weeks way colder then it should be. My allotment is not like it and things grows slow due to way to cold for the season. If 20 degrees is the hottests day all summer me think they lie more about that part or it would been in the worlds news they never really got summer temperaturs all summer
Small town in Western Germany, 16°C and pouring rain up to liters per square meter. Jep. Nice German summer this year... 😪😅 Last year this time ? 35°C for weeks, not a single raindrop
@AnniCarlsson it's actually pretty normal for the (especially northern) UK to just not even hit 25 during el niño and la niña years, it's part of the reason we can't grow all our own food. I'm in London, we did hit 28 in May, that probably the hottest out week be this year. We haven't hit 25 again this year.
You need layers because we have all four seasons in one day, boots in the morning and sandals in the evening, an umbrella would be useful too. Sending love from Kent, England xx
As someone who shares the “I don’t like to plan more than 2 weeks ahead” mentality, I just have one recommendation: don’t make too many Dutch friends. In the Netherlands, you often have to reserve your friends’ time 3-6 weeks ahead of time, even if they live within a radius of 20 miles from you 😂
I googled what palazzo pants are and realized that they're exactly what I want to make for a few days now. Guess now I know how they're called I have to make them! And even though I know from instagram that you're on your trip now and that there probably won't be any weeks without a film, now that you've said you need a break and said your goodbyes, I felt a little sad and lonely. Well, it seems I really like your videos!
I'm in England. It's currently in the 50s and it's looking like rain. Again. Yes, it typically doesn't go over 80 in the peak of summer, and 80 isn't common. Usually 70ish is normal for the "hot days." Ftr , I'm American, so know and understand fully the differencs. You have to remember, England is on the same kind of longitude as mid-Canada! 😂 I know I didn't realise just HOW NORTHERLY England was until I got here. 😂 I knew it was further north, but I figured it was like as far North as New York or maybe even Maine. No. NO! LOL The Met office is suggesting we're getting another week of summer soon, but they can say that for weeks without it happening. As long as you have a jacket or sweater to throw over, you'll be ok. Raincoat is obviously a good idea. Waterproof footwear greatly encouraged.
I love how fluent and authentic your videos are. Thanks for sharing all these observations, I think it's so important to know these things about oneself. Accepting and working with them then is sometimes hard to accept, you being so open about it really encouraging 💙
Gotta love Fridays, the workweek is over and Charlie posts a new video 🤩 As for the question from the intro, I’m not much of a traveller, but I’d like to visit the Balkans one day to tour all the Soviet-era Spomenik monuments (cause I’m a sucker for history, brutalism and abandoned places) 😅
Planning anything 3-4 months in advance is such a crazy idea in my mind lol. I travel constantly for work and am in the habit of booking hotels within an hour of showing up at them 😅
That brown top with the pants plus a “heavier” looking dark brown wedge or sandals would be just so perfect and adorable. Have fun on your break and vacation! You deserve it! I’m going on my first vacation in a year and a half away from work and it is a partial “working vacation”. I understand the feeling totally.
omg the skirt fabric is SO PRETTY!!! And the pants are adorable!!! LOVE the brown top with the pants!! The dark colour with the light coloured pants give a really nice balanced look (imo)
In Yorkshire it's 15 degrees Centigrade and raining. Hoping you'll have better weather for your trip You'll definitely need a raincoat and a jumper/cardigan as your arms will feel the cold. You are definitely inspiring my sewing journey
I have been outside the UK living in the subtropics indefinitely now for many years. The only two things I miss about my country are the food and the cooler weather. 15c here is enough to make everyone wear Canada goose and enough for the government to issue a 'cold weather warning'.
As an English person, I feel the need to tell you that this summer has been SO COLD even by our standards. Its a good day if it gets above 18 degrees c. (Also if you are going to Chatsworth, please go to Haddon Hall - down the road and amazing).
Being hugged by my outfit was why I love corsets so much (the real-real ones, with steel boning and all that stuff). My scrambled interoception is more put together in them
From England: this year we have a cold summer so please bring jumpers as well .... and waterproof. I love the clothes! I hope you will enjoy your holiday.
This video was not only a sewing inspiration, but also pinpointed a few of the struggles I couldn't identify. Been trying to recharge the ol' noggin, but a change in routine is exactly what is needed. Love your content. Keep being you!❤
Love those fabrics and what you made from them Charlie. England is wet and breezy at min. Hope you have a Wonderful time on the course in London and in whatever else you decide to do here in UK. Sending love from Yorkshire, England
As long as you also pack a light sweater and a couple of plain t-shirts to layer with same (would suggest a brown that would complement both palazzo and skirt), you will be ok. I'm an East coast US girl who lived in England during a "heat wave" (temps in the 90s - being from DC, no humidity UK in the 90s was a breeze!); I needed a sweater in the evenings. That high up on the ol' globe means it's cooler naturally, despite the temperature readings. And yes, it can go from 90s to 60s, dry to damp, etc., in a blink, so better to be prepared with practical layers that you can...layer, as needed! Safe travels!
Fluidity is good - I wasn't planning on doing ANY sewing at all this summer while I finish my thesis. But then I saw a post on the 18th century sewing Facebook page, et voila, I'm sewing a new dress out of impulse fabric I bought last year! I don't know why I even make a sewing plan for the year, I tend to just do whatever I want after February!😅
I'm currently packing for a train trip to go see my aunt and uncle for a week. Figuring out which luggage to use and what to pack was really stressful until I realized I had 1 more suitcase in my luggage allotment. Now I'm just excited about the trip.
Sewing a whole edge without stopping is SO satisfying! The green skirt's white bits and pale orange flowers might go well with the paler of the pink shirts. Your dog is a friendly little marshmallow :)
I love both outfits and I think those Palazzo pants can take you anywhere in Europe. You can go into historic churches if you wear the little over top, you can be comfortable wherever you go and you don’t have to shave your legs. Peak life.
Bring layers, many layerssssss. Cause it will be cold and then you move and realise it’s humid af and you’re sweating profusely. So it’s good to have flaxibility
I got my hair cut shorter once, and I started to lose my equilibrium. I understand I have an allergy causing an inner ear problem, but I believe my heavy hair was holding me up.
I really loved what you said about breaking everything down into steps. I personally find that very helpful/motivating, to sit down and make a list of every single step I need to do in a project. My sewing time has dropped so much since I had kids (thankfully, they're getting old enough now that it's starting to get easier to fit it in again), and sometimes I just really need that mental benchmark of knowing that I just need to complete this step, and then I'm at a good stopping point and can set it aside. It still takes me forever to finish any project that's more than absolutely basic, but I'll get there. It's been fun to follow your England adventures on Instagram!
I think this is the first video that I've watched and been compelled to comment... and the first video I've watched with the closed captioning on... which is awesome by the way! It really sounds like you are writing the captions, and they are cute and funny and lovely. Thank you for being so inspiring and entertaining, and giving lovely extra joy to people who use the captions. Here's hoping you are having the greatest 'break' in England.
I loved this video. It was fun to just 'craft & chat' as I sat at my desk knitting another Emotional Support Chicken. You've made the split-side skirt so many times, that I didn't mind the whirlwind making; I know I can just go back to old videos for a 'tutorial'. Enjoy England!
This Summer sucks, it feels more like spring with April weather thrown in. I am in the UK on the Isle of Wight. LOVE your channel, you always make me smile.
Well, you know what they say - a change is as good as a break! Also, that reversible top is brilliant, and I need to make one for myself for dance classes...
I don't know if you watch your old videos' comments, so I thought I would put a comment here. I found you from shorts on CZcams. Also they sent me to your fabric sheets comparison video. And I don't know how often I will watch, but I'm a CZcams premium subscriber, so hopefully you'll get some income from this. I just have seen several of your videos and I really, really like what you're doing.And thank you for being so honest about CZcams, I didn’t know all that. Thank you so much!
Yeah this video was great. So appreciate the way you mentioned pacing out a project. I always struggle with that! No suprise because favorite color is pink but that was my favorite one of the bunch. The pants are such a great piece for your frame! I loooove how they fit you. The top looks so good. The cardigan with it just ugh! Chefs kiss. Thank you for continuing to make these videos it’s sooooo helpful to see you making things you’re really enjoy
What a perfectly timed video! I tried making the one-cut romper thing from a couple weeks ago, but I didn't like how it turned out on me. Instead, I was going to turn them into big pants. And here are big pants! I hope you know how much of an inspiration you are to so many of us, Charlie 💜❤️🧡
Oooh, I love both pink tops (alone or together) with the pants. Perfect. I hope you got to finish the dress, and am certain that at some point we'll be told! In the meantime I hope the trip is wonderful and that puppy found a puppy petter up to their very high standards.
You are my new favorite channel on CZcams ❤ omg I can't believe I've been living under this rock for so long. Your personality is perfect and makes me smile and I just....I want a new rock to live under where I just sew and watch your videos. Also OMG you have the absolute PERFECT body type 😍 I am so jealous of how perfect your body is.
My favorite place to visit is the Danish west coast. Every time I get there it feels like coming home. But in second place is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. I've been there in the 90s when the reef was still alive and it was breathtakingly beautiful. I would really like to visit the coast of Italy. I've visited the Mediterranean Sea in Greece several times. Plus I've visited Italy several times, but only in the north: Milano, Turino, Monte Rosa, Domodossola, Gran Paradiso, Merano, Bolzano, Lago di Como, Lago Maggiore, Lago di Lugano, Lago di Garda,... I don't know why but I love the sea and I don't like the mountains. I don't hate them, their existence is okay with me, but I don't want to be there. It took me years to realize that. This year I will visit Denmark, again, but next year I will visit the Italian coast. Finally!
100% with you on the last minute planning habit! But your mention of Chatsworth reminded me I saw in the news it'll be closed to the public 22-26 July. Just a heads up for if that's when you are this very chilly side of the pond! 😅
Wow the fabrics they sent are So Beautiful 😍 the pants and the skirt are so cute and comfy looking ❤❤❤❤ so impressed with the whipping up of the tops. Enjoy your time across the pond!! Safe travels!
I "reward" myself with making stuff in between chores and momming 😅 hardly get those breaks but you are absolutely right. Breaking the process of making into different times helps and feels so much more optimistic to get things done... definitely has been keeping more productive (I'm listening and watching this while cleaning my kitchen then I'm going to get back to animating a video that my teen has challenged me to do ❤)
I adore the palazzo pants! And I'm always a fan of your split side skirts. I wish I had the confidence to try to make both. My biggest hurdle is picking appropriate fabric.
From Northern California but residing in Europe for 25 years and until recently it was safe to describe England/Netherlands/Belgium weather at about 6 weeks BEHIND California’s. This based on comparing my family’s weather to my weather in these countries and when specific flowers and trees bloom (magnolias, cherry trees, daffodils, tulips…). Now it’s going crazy so it’s harder to predict. But in general it is still somewhat useful to think in this way. But only specifically California versus those countries I’ve lived in. No clue about other states and countries.
I was thinking whilst watching this, will they look good with a raincoat and wellingtons. Here in the UK, we have had rain most days this July and the temperature has not reached 20°. I do hope you bring some sunshine with you. Enjoy your travels
have fun stitching in a castle in England! I've only ever heard good things about that school. also i've been meaning to make some pants for myself and i might be a bit more inspired now!
I just did this too! I mostly went for knee length dresses with elastic waists to get rid of the boxy form. That way I could get rid of most of my shirts. All light fabrics of different sorts. We’re going to Japan in September (think Florida weather) so needed both light weight in my bag and on my body. I’m excited to find out if I have a real fabric preference!
you are so delightful! those all turned out ADORABLE!! this turned out perfect. 10 gold stars to editing. change of pace or routine is a good way to clear the mind. also sounds like your putting down roots. hope you have a wonderful time in England!!!! recommend a 'chair mat' can be a game changer 😉😉
I really enjoyed this video. I'm currently in the middle of larger (space) project, and it's a hassle to go to a sewing meet or give up space at home to have someone over to sew with me, so this was really enjoyable to watch and treat as a craft-with-me type video. Your passion for sewing and willingness to learn publicly really inspire me, and your video about machine feet has made me braver with my own tools and experimenting. Thank you for what you've already created, I look forward to future adventures, and enjoy your break!!!
Absolutely gorgeous, and an excellent third capsule wardrobe! 😁 It's hard to tell through the screen, but it kinda looks like that pale pink wrap top might actually work well paired with the green skirt as well as the swooshy pants. So, yay times two!
Love love love the skirt and pants! I would love to learn how to make them both… my wardrobe would quadruple!!!! By the way, my husband is from England. After 20 plus years I am still learning some English expressions! Enjoy your trip - I am soooooooooo green with envy! Safe travels!
Love all your outfits, they're perfect. I'm glad you took the chance on the brown print with the palazzo pants, it goes wonderfully (as do both of the pink tops). Have a wonderful time in the UK!
Next on your list of makes should be a lightweight. waterproof raincoat with hood and swooshy skirt. You will need it here in the UK. It's raining. Again.
I wish your editing self wasn't so critical of our lovely Charlie. We love ALL of your videos. Every minute! Just the fact that you share even your not so "normal" moments. I think most of us are just like you (only too shy to put ourselves out there) I, myself look forward to all your videos and Instagram posts! Thank you my love! Enjoy your "break". Whatever you want to classify it as. Have loads of fun!
True. I literally just clicked on this video, even though I thought it was an old one. Because the skirt in the thumbnail looks familiar. I still just felt like watching it to relax a bit and maybe get some inspiration for a similar project (I just bought two sets of bed linens at IKEA, that were on sale for almost nothing. Finally enough affordable material for two or three really swirly, voluminous skirts!)
Well said!! 👏👏
I agree❤️
The not-normal moments are the salt on the proverbial fries!
I agree lol we all love her so much but she’s too hard on herself i wish she could see herself the way we see her
1:58 I distinctly heard "adorable hen-made clothing" and now I can't stop picturing a chicken at a tiny sewing machine stitching away on your wardrobe 😂
I want to draw this but it's past 1 in the morning and I have to be an adult tomorrow! 😭
Just remember that any version of "hen making clothes" will make somebody very happy.
@@mirjanbouma Omg I would love to see the doodle if you make one!! My mom's sewing group call themselves the Hens :D
@@emilyrln I'll set a reminder for myself!
@@emilyrln oh snap, how do I share it here.... Hadn't thought of that yet 😅
Shoutout to the person who pointed out that your subtitles are gold. Thank you for all the work you put into not only making and editing these videos, but also the icing-on-the-cake subtitles I keep on for every video now.
Might've been me! May more folks find out the secret extra bit of awesome
I know I pointed it out recently bc I depend on them. She really does put some extra sugar and spice in them! I love them!!! ❤
I’m going to have to go back and rewatch with the subtitles!
The way you described the kind of change you need is what we call in german 'Tapetenwechsel' - wallpaper change. It literally means, when you are staring at your wallpaper, and you like staring at your wallpaper but you really get restless staring at that wallpaper. But you don't wanna do anything else than staring at your wallpaper, not even stare at someone elses wallpaper. You just need YOUR wallpaper to change so you can stare at it in peace for a while again.
Or smth like that.
That is the best thing ever, and once again, German provides thorough, specific, niche words that I absolutely love!
Hahaha, thats what I wanted to write too :D These specific words sometimes put the finger right where it needs to be!
I think that definition of a break is common for creative people. It's more about replenishing and stimulating creativity than it is about rest.
Yep! Letting stuff simmer in the back of the mind for a bit while I do something different (especially in a different medium) is a big part of my creative process.
Life hack- layers. Wear layers to the airport and you might be uncomfortable on the flight but you can still have your favorite heavy pieces
I wonder if you could put a plastic bag in your pocket and take some of them off on the plane; not sure if you would have your carry-on baggage checked again between connecting flights (but you could always put it back on before you boarded… probably more trouble than it's worth!)
I have a lovely sun hat with flowers, but don't own a hat box. So when going anywhere (in a car, plane, on foot) I'm wearing the hat. Gotta get me a box one of these days...
"as she observes some shoddy work, its fine... no I'm going to fix it" 100% felt that lol
When you said you were making palazzo pants with the flowy cream-and-pink fabric, I shook my head. And then I saw the end result and my jaw dropped. They're GORGEOUS, and so are the coordinating tops you made! You and Stephanie Canada are why I started sewing again.
The fact that sewing projects are composed of many discrete steps is part of why I find them so satisfying. It's like constantly checking off boxes. 😊
So true!! One project comprised of many, many itty bitty ones.
When you have fun making, we have fun watching. Don't stress over it. Your infectious joy makes the videos so much more enjoyable than the best planning and scriptwriting could.
My AuDHD self identifies with you so much that your vids have landed on my "comfort watch" list - an honor usually reserved for 50 minute plus vids.
You bring me joy.
I like how you don't talk over the sound of the sewing machine. I was able to hear every word.
Prepare for cold and wet. Followed ten minutes later by muggy and warm. Rinse and repeat. Zen hugs from Plymouth, England.
Depending on when she's here... If she was here in June then she'll have had amazing weather! But yes, present weather is muggy and I don't like it.
@@leilasimon2057 When I visited London for the first time in June of 1996 I expected cold and rain so I only packed long jeans and long sleeved sweaters. But there are worse places if you need new clothes. I went to Kensington Market, Hyper Hyper, Camden Market,... I wore those purchases for decades and still keep them because I'm still so fond of them, although they are really falling apart.
Yeah. It's much colder this year. Plan for low 60's at best. England gets like one week between June (mainly the end of June early July) and August of maybe upper 70s (the one week out of the year I thaw out and every English person I know waves their hand to fan themselves and says, "My, is it warm here? I'm roasting." Code translation for is "Oh my god, its bleeping hot!') if you're lucky.
Hampton court is beautiful, but breezy. (I'm guessing you're going to the RSN for classes). I suggest you pack thick leggings if you have not left yet-just in case. Maybe even a scarf. Not kidding. We had like two days of mild USA weather in greater London, and that place is drafty.
At times like we need an umbrella that can be switched out for a parasol😅
@@yvonneburns2786 What's the difference? I always use my umbrella as a parasol.
22:48 a big thank you to editing Charlie - you did a fantastic job! I hope you're enjoying your time over the pond 😊
Be gentle with yourself Charlie. :) I'm glad you didn't try to make the dress for the video, you already make so much for every video. I'm happy to watch you make whatever amount of whatever that you're vibing with.
I hope you enjoy England.
This little travel tip comes from my grandmother.. could have been further but she didn't say where it came from.
Pack what you like in a suitcase.. put that suitcase in a slightly larger one, in case you shop.
When it comes time to fly home.. pack the dirty laundry and mail it home. She did that when they went to Japan in the early 40s.. you know.. before Pearl Harbor. Again for Cuba, when we could still go there and I think Germany too.
Most of the family does this. When I went to Niagara Falls, the Canadian side, I drove over the border the day before I flew, found a mail boxes etc and mailed 2 suitcases home. They insisted they be in a box *eye roll*
Gram always said it was nice to get home and have some rest time before doing the laundry.
Your grandmother must have been a real globetrotter. 😍
@@henriettelinkshanderin1449 She was.. my grandfather just went along. They raised their kids through the depression and after that, when they both had jobs, that's what they saved for.. travel. I remember her challenging my parents for not taking the kids all over the globe when we were off school for summer. I think my dad always told her.. it's either travel or college.. can't be both.
My dad would always say: “A change is as good as a rest.” So true. Love this week’s video! Hope you have a great time in England!
Charlie, I love your madness and how encouraging you are.
Your outfits are all so beautiful and versatile.
Enjoy your break. Surely you deserve it.
You’re editing has never been anything but logical entertaining. I get a kick out of your quirky personality. Your style is nothing like mine, but I enjoy watching the way you make the clothes and how they look when they’re finished. Of course my favorite thing is your process. I am one of these organized people that has to have everything planned down to the second, and I get a kick out of the way you do things.
I will say, Even though I'm a "I gotta finish the whole project" kinda person, I TOTALLY agree with the self care that needs to happen during any long task. I love that you include eatting lunch in a lot of your videos because it reminds me I should take a snack break too.
Yes yes yes! Food is necessary and so easy to forget when wrapped up in a fun project(s)
California native living in the UK here (for many years now). This summer is even crappier than usual for UK summers. I saw a BBC news spot the other day about, basically, "what's wrong with the weather this summer?!" and they were saying the jet stream isn't predicted to move north of us until the end of July. So if you're travelling before then, plan for December (or, really, this rainy spring) in LA to be the warmest it gets. At least it's a mood, and at least there's lots of green everywhere! :D
My husband commented that he had heard reports saying it was the worst summer ever. I pointed out that it wasn't since there was the still "the year with no summer" (Krakatoa? don't remember exact year) and he maintained it's awfully close.
@@wartgin yep. Temperatures are only a little chillier than usual, but there's just so much less sun and so much more rain. Here in the North West, I think we've had maybe 5 days total since the start of June that really felt like summer. I have hopes of a sunny spell in August, but still, It's Not Great. I think we're all going to be even more dependent on vitamin D tablets than usual for the rest of this year!
Weather update from Europe: very cold and very wet. It's summer, it should be about 30 degrees Celsius here now, today it's 15 degrees and it's raining. In other words, from spring to autumn. Summer, never heard of it, at least not this year.
It's 104f or 40c in idaho 😂 I want some rain
Stockholm come up to 26 today but it been a few weeks way colder then it should be. My allotment is not like it and things grows slow due to way to cold for the season. If 20 degrees is the hottests day all summer me think they lie more about that part or it would been in the worlds news they never really got summer temperaturs all summer
Small town in Western Germany, 16°C and pouring rain up to liters per square meter. Jep. Nice German summer this year... 😪😅
Last year this time ? 35°C for weeks, not a single raindrop
@AnniCarlsson it's actually pretty normal for the (especially northern) UK to just not even hit 25 during el niño and la niña years, it's part of the reason we can't grow all our own food. I'm in London, we did hit 28 in May, that probably the hottest out week be this year. We haven't hit 25 again this year.
30° Celsius is around 80° Fahrenheit...for those that are wondering.
Lol. Brit here. It's 13c, 30mph wind gusts. I'm wearing head to toe fleece.
14c here, but it's raining 🌧
13 and damp in Yorkshire.
Summer will turn up eventually.
@@nanettebromley8843 It did, and it still can't make up it's mind. South Yorkshire here.
Split-side skirts are 100% useful for travelling and particularly for flying. Great decision.
Also I love your CCs, thank you.
You need layers because we have all four seasons in one day, boots in the morning and sandals in the evening, an umbrella would be useful too. Sending love from Kent, England xx
As someone who shares the “I don’t like to plan more than 2 weeks ahead” mentality, I just have one recommendation: don’t make too many Dutch friends.
In the Netherlands, you often have to reserve your friends’ time 3-6 weeks ahead of time, even if they live within a radius of 20 miles from you 😂
I'm not sure "cropped" and "tank top" would be on my list of items to make clothes for a trip to Scotland...
I love those Palazzo pants ❤
I googled what palazzo pants are and realized that they're exactly what I want to make for a few days now. Guess now I know how they're called I have to make them! And even though I know from instagram that you're on your trip now and that there probably won't be any weeks without a film, now that you've said you need a break and said your goodbyes, I felt a little sad and lonely. Well, it seems I really like your videos!
I'm in England. It's currently in the 50s and it's looking like rain. Again.
Yes, it typically doesn't go over 80 in the peak of summer, and 80 isn't common. Usually 70ish is normal for the "hot days." Ftr , I'm American, so know and understand fully the differencs. You have to remember, England is on the same kind of longitude as mid-Canada! 😂 I know I didn't realise just HOW NORTHERLY England was until I got here. 😂 I knew it was further north, but I figured it was like as far North as New York or maybe even Maine. No. NO! LOL
The Met office is suggesting we're getting another week of summer soon, but they can say that for weeks without it happening. As long as you have a jacket or sweater to throw over, you'll be ok. Raincoat is obviously a good idea. Waterproof footwear greatly encouraged.
This is one of my favorite style of videos. Chatting and project.
I love how fluent and authentic your videos are. Thanks for sharing all these observations, I think it's so important to know these things about oneself. Accepting and working with them then is sometimes hard to accept, you being so open about it really encouraging 💙
1:01 “now I must” 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 i love the way she says things she just brings me so much joy
the green/ teal floral is giving me life
Gotta love Fridays, the workweek is over and Charlie posts a new video 🤩
As for the question from the intro, I’m not much of a traveller, but I’d like to visit the Balkans one day to tour all the Soviet-era Spomenik monuments (cause I’m a sucker for history, brutalism and abandoned places) 😅
As a Brit, honestly you should never rule out snow. Our weather is just stupid!
Planning anything 3-4 months in advance is such a crazy idea in my mind lol. I travel constantly for work and am in the habit of booking hotels within an hour of showing up at them 😅
That brown top with the pants plus a “heavier” looking dark brown wedge or sandals would be just so perfect and adorable. Have fun on your break and vacation! You deserve it! I’m going on my first vacation in a year and a half away from work and it is a partial “working vacation”. I understand the feeling totally.
The Palazzo pants with the pink top are perfection. The cut and color suit you so well!
I agree. Beautiful!
I love it when people mix patterns.So I am looking forward to seeing this
omg the skirt fabric is SO PRETTY!!! And the pants are adorable!!! LOVE the brown top with the pants!! The dark colour with the light coloured pants give a really nice balanced look (imo)
fr I have mad pants envy!
In Yorkshire it's 15 degrees Centigrade and raining. Hoping you'll have better weather for your trip
You'll definitely need a raincoat and a jumper/cardigan as your arms will feel the cold.
You are definitely inspiring my sewing journey
I have been outside the UK living in the subtropics indefinitely now for many years. The only two things I miss about my country are the food and the cooler weather. 15c here is enough to make everyone wear Canada goose and enough for the government to issue a 'cold weather warning'.
As an English person, I feel the need to tell you that this summer has been SO COLD even by our standards. Its a good day if it gets above 18 degrees c. (Also if you are going to Chatsworth, please go to Haddon Hall - down the road and amazing).
Being hugged by my outfit was why I love corsets so much (the real-real ones, with steel boning and all that stuff). My scrambled interoception is more put together in them
The fun you have sewing is what I enjoy about your videos! x
They’re all good, but my favorite look on you is the dark pink top with the pants, both with and without the sweater!
Me too ... I just love feathers on fabric 🎉
From England: this year we have a cold summer so please bring jumpers as well .... and waterproof. I love the clothes! I hope you will enjoy your holiday.
This video was not only a sewing inspiration, but also pinpointed a few of the struggles I couldn't identify. Been trying to recharge the ol' noggin, but a change in routine is exactly what is needed.
Love your content. Keep being you!❤
Love those fabrics and what you made from them Charlie. England is wet and breezy at min. Hope you have a Wonderful time on the course in London and in whatever else you decide to do here in UK. Sending love from Yorkshire, England
As long as you also pack a light sweater and a couple of plain t-shirts to layer with same (would suggest a brown that would complement both palazzo and skirt), you will be ok. I'm an East coast US girl who lived in England during a "heat wave" (temps in the 90s - being from DC, no humidity UK in the 90s was a breeze!); I needed a sweater in the evenings. That high up on the ol' globe means it's cooler naturally, despite the temperature readings. And yes, it can go from 90s to 60s, dry to damp, etc., in a blink, so better to be prepared with practical layers that you can...layer, as needed! Safe travels!
Fluidity is good - I wasn't planning on doing ANY sewing at all this summer while I finish my thesis. But then I saw a post on the 18th century sewing Facebook page, et voila, I'm sewing a new dress out of impulse fabric I bought last year! I don't know why I even make a sewing plan for the year, I tend to just do whatever I want after February!😅
I'm currently packing for a train trip to go see my aunt and uncle for a week. Figuring out which luggage to use and what to pack was really stressful until I realized I had 1 more suitcase in my luggage allotment. Now I'm just excited about the trip.
Oh no! The weather has been dreadful here. Bring jumpers/sweaters.
Love those palazzo pants ❤
i really like the skirt. the pants and all 3 tops are great. the brown print goes very well with the colors and print.
Sewing a whole edge without stopping is SO satisfying! The green skirt's white bits and pale orange flowers might go well with the paler of the pink shirts. Your dog is a friendly little marshmallow :)
I love both outfits and I think those Palazzo pants can take you anywhere in Europe. You can go into historic churches if you wear the little over top, you can be comfortable wherever you go and you don’t have to shave your legs. Peak life.
Bring layers, many layerssssss. Cause it will be cold and then you move and realise it’s humid af and you’re sweating profusely. So it’s good to have flaxibility
I got my hair cut shorter once, and I started to lose my equilibrium. I understand I have an allergy causing an inner ear problem, but I believe my heavy hair was holding me up.
I really loved what you said about breaking everything down into steps. I personally find that very helpful/motivating, to sit down and make a list of every single step I need to do in a project. My sewing time has dropped so much since I had kids (thankfully, they're getting old enough now that it's starting to get easier to fit it in again), and sometimes I just really need that mental benchmark of knowing that I just need to complete this step, and then I'm at a good stopping point and can set it aside. It still takes me forever to finish any project that's more than absolutely basic, but I'll get there. It's been fun to follow your England adventures on Instagram!
The brown top with the pants is wonderful! And the green skirt is so swirly! Have a great time. Stay well.
It’s cold and wet in England at the moment, well Wimbledon’s on! Lol
I think this is the first video that I've watched and been compelled to comment... and the first video I've watched with the closed captioning on... which is awesome by the way! It really sounds like you are writing the captions, and they are cute and funny and lovely. Thank you for being so inspiring and entertaining, and giving lovely extra joy to people who use the captions. Here's hoping you are having the greatest 'break' in England.
I loved this video. It was fun to just 'craft & chat' as I sat at my desk knitting another Emotional Support Chicken. You've made the split-side skirt so many times, that I didn't mind the whirlwind making; I know I can just go back to old videos for a 'tutorial'.
Enjoy England!
I can’t believe I love the brown top with the pants.
This Summer sucks, it feels more like spring with April weather thrown in. I am in the UK on the Isle of Wight. LOVE your channel, you always make me smile.
This year, it’s KEEPS RAINING!!!!!! It’s been raining 🌧️ for the last 18 months!
Well, you know what they say - a change is as good as a break!
Also, that reversible top is brilliant, and I need to make one for myself for dance classes...
So funny! I wear my heaviest clothes on the airplane, and yes I'm that person with a petticoat on 🤣
Enjoy your trip! Can't wait to see what you learn
Me when you showed the fabrics: no no no, I have enough fabric.
Also me, the fabric gremlin: NEED!
They're so pretty!!! 😍
Would you also be a book gremlin or did you pick that up from another source?
@@wartgin I picked that up from Elisabeth Wheatley!
Yeah, we've been in like, 60s-maybe 70s in London the last few weeks. And on-and-off rain. Hope you have a great trip 😊
Your captions are so inclusive and I love it.
That strawberry cup can hold some coffee! A gal after my own coffee loving heart
I don't know if you watch your old videos' comments, so I thought I would put a comment here. I found you from shorts on CZcams. Also they sent me to your fabric sheets comparison video. And I don't know how often I will watch, but I'm a CZcams premium subscriber, so hopefully you'll get some income from this. I just have seen several of your videos and I really, really like what you're doing.And thank you for being so honest about CZcams, I didn’t know all that. Thank you so much!
Yeah this video was great. So appreciate the way you mentioned pacing out a project. I always struggle with that! No suprise because favorite color is pink but that was my favorite one of the bunch. The pants are such a great piece for your frame! I loooove how they fit you. The top looks so good. The cardigan with it just ugh! Chefs kiss. Thank you for continuing to make these videos it’s sooooo helpful to see you making things you’re really enjoy
What a perfectly timed video! I tried making the one-cut romper thing from a couple weeks ago, but I didn't like how it turned out on me. Instead, I was going to turn them into big pants. And here are big pants!
I hope you know how much of an inspiration you are to so many of us, Charlie 💜❤️🧡
Oooh, I love both pink tops (alone or together) with the pants. Perfect. I hope you got to finish the dress, and am certain that at some point we'll be told! In the meantime I hope the trip is wonderful and that puppy found a puppy petter up to their very high standards.
I love the reversible necklines! So smart!
You are my new favorite channel on CZcams ❤ omg I can't believe I've been living under this rock for so long. Your personality is perfect and makes me smile and I just....I want a new rock to live under where I just sew and watch your videos.
Also OMG you have the absolute PERFECT body type 😍 I am so jealous of how perfect your body is.
My favorite place to visit is the Danish west coast. Every time I get there it feels like coming home.
But in second place is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. I've been there in the 90s when the reef was still alive and it was breathtakingly beautiful.
I would really like to visit the coast of Italy. I've visited the Mediterranean Sea in Greece several times. Plus I've visited Italy several times, but only in the north: Milano, Turino, Monte Rosa, Domodossola, Gran Paradiso, Merano, Bolzano, Lago di Como, Lago Maggiore, Lago di Lugano, Lago di Garda,...
I don't know why but I love the sea and I don't like the mountains. I don't hate them, their existence is okay with me, but I don't want to be there. It took me years to realize that. This year I will visit Denmark, again, but next year I will visit the Italian coast. Finally!
Awww I’m Danish and this makes me so happy to hear 😻
@@maudline I wish I was Danish. I'm a trans Dane born in a German body. 🫤
That is a very cute dog 🥰
100% with you on the last minute planning habit! But your mention of Chatsworth reminded me I saw in the news it'll be closed to the public 22-26 July. Just a heads up for if that's when you are this very chilly side of the pond! 😅
Wow the fabrics they sent are So Beautiful 😍 the pants and the skirt are so cute and comfy looking ❤❤❤❤ so impressed with the whipping up of the tops. Enjoy your time across the pond!! Safe travels!
I "reward" myself with making stuff in between chores and momming 😅 hardly get those breaks but you are absolutely right. Breaking the process of making into different times helps and feels so much more optimistic to get things done... definitely has been keeping more productive
(I'm listening and watching this while cleaning my kitchen then I'm going to get back to animating a video that my teen has challenged me to do ❤)
I adore the palazzo pants! And I'm always a fan of your split side skirts. I wish I had the confidence to try to make both. My biggest hurdle is picking appropriate fabric.
From Northern California but residing in Europe for 25 years and until recently it was safe to describe England/Netherlands/Belgium weather at about 6 weeks BEHIND California’s. This based on comparing my family’s weather to my weather in these countries and when specific flowers and trees bloom (magnolias, cherry trees, daffodils, tulips…). Now it’s going crazy so it’s harder to predict. But in general it is still somewhat useful to think in this way. But only specifically California versus those countries I’ve lived in. No clue about other states and countries.
"Like butter on your legs". Actively trying to figure out how to casually drop this in a conversation 😂
I was thinking whilst watching this, will they look good with a raincoat and wellingtons. Here in the UK, we have had rain most days this July and the temperature has not reached 20°. I do hope you bring some sunshine with you. Enjoy your travels
have fun stitching in a castle in England! I've only ever heard good things about that school. also i've been meaning to make some pants for myself and i might be a bit more inspired now!
Love the first one, loved the combo of the pants with the hot pink tank.
They turned out beautifully...have a great time
I love the soft, flowy, lightness of the skirt over the other blue one. And, the brown top looks great with the pants.
I just did this too! I mostly went for knee length dresses with elastic waists to get rid of the boxy form. That way I could get rid of most of my shirts. All light fabrics of different sorts. We’re going to Japan in September (think Florida weather) so needed both light weight in my bag and on my body. I’m excited to find out if I have a real fabric preference!
you are so delightful! those all turned out ADORABLE!! this turned out perfect. 10 gold stars to editing. change of pace or routine is a good way to clear the mind. also sounds like your putting down roots. hope you have a wonderful time in England!!!! recommend a 'chair mat' can be a game changer 😉😉
I really enjoyed this video. I'm currently in the middle of larger (space) project, and it's a hassle to go to a sewing meet or give up space at home to have someone over to sew with me, so this was really enjoyable to watch and treat as a craft-with-me type video. Your passion for sewing and willingness to learn publicly really inspire me, and your video about machine feet has made me braver with my own tools and experimenting. Thank you for what you've already created, I look forward to future adventures, and enjoy your break!!!
Absolutely gorgeous, and an excellent third capsule wardrobe! 😁 It's hard to tell through the screen, but it kinda looks like that pale pink wrap top might actually work well paired with the green skirt as well as the swooshy pants. So, yay times two!
Love love love the skirt and pants! I would love to learn how to make them both… my wardrobe would quadruple!!!!
By the way, my husband is from England. After 20 plus years I am still learning some English expressions!
Enjoy your trip - I am soooooooooo green with envy!
Safe travels!
Love all your outfits, they're perfect. I'm glad you took the chance on the brown print with the palazzo pants, it goes wonderfully (as do both of the pink tops). Have a wonderful time in the UK!
Next on your list of makes should be a lightweight. waterproof raincoat with hood and swooshy skirt. You will need it here in the UK. It's raining. Again.
The best part of a hobby is having fun and there are no rules. Have a great trip.
Beautiful fabrics ❤❤. All the outfits are very nice. Have a wonderful time in England.