I had a nest of wrens right next to my conservatory and I could see right inside their nest from the inside of the conservatory. We could see the eggs hatching and watched when the little ones flew the nest one by one. Like you we were careful not to scare them and were respectful to keep our distance, it was such a privilege to watch💕

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Oh how lovely! I really hope we get to see them fly the nest too 😊 Thank you for watching xx

Sally, you always bring the vision to life. Its a really wearable set, that I'm sure you will wear loads. Great background music too.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much! I’m glad you liked the music 😊 xx

Linen + summer set = classy, beautiful outfit! 🥰

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you xx

You never fail to inspire Sally 😍😇 🙌👏

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! So kind xx

Have watched your videos of and on. Everything you make looks so well made. New subscriber here from Washington State U.S.A.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing 💕

I love the simplicity and the elegance of this set, it is so you. I think that you will get lots of wear out of this as a set and as separates. Thank you for a lovely video.🌹🌹🌹

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much I’m glad you think so xx

Great video. Love the patterns as they go so beautifully together.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like the result x

Love the linen makes such a lovely set xx

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

That’s beautiful. I had missed the Ashton top too and I think it would be so useful. A great combo here and fabric looks super.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a lovely pattern isn’t it I’m looking forward to making another one x

@janspenno2241

Ай бұрын

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress . Help! I had a go at the Ashton. Firstly slightly too big I can fix that but armscye is far too low. About 2 inches too low. Did you find this?

Lovely summer set, looks very chic 👍

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much xx

Oh! Your iron looks like mine! ❤️ Lovely set you made there!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Dirty haha! It has been such a good iron, I have actually cleaned the plate but it remains looking like that 🙈 xx

Thank you Sally for great inspiration! Bringing back my sew-jo! Thanks! 👍🙏

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Aw I’m so glad, thanks for watching xx

Oh yay, I'm so pleased you like the Ashton! I haven't sewn one up yet but I thought it looked just what you were after 😊 It looks amazingly chic with your Safiya trousers. I haven't made a flat fronted pair of trousers before either, they do look more elevated than fully elasticated so will have to try those too. I've paused sewing to get some gardening done before the ground gets too hard in summer but have taken my second sock knitting away for our half term break... so many hobbies to squeeze in 😅

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It was perfect thank you!! Yes definitely feeling that way with my hobbies at the moment too, there aren’t enough hours in the day for crafting 😂 x

Sally what a beautiful set. 🧵🪡 💖 I'm sure you will get great use out of it this summer. 🌞😎

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I really hope so if the weather ever improves 😝 x

Great job! I'm hoping to get the same colourway in my box! Looks fab! ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! What box?? 😊

What a lovely, calming watch on a Sunday morning! You’ve inspired me to make a co-ord set for the summer😀 Thank you x

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

I’m glad 😊 Thanks so much for watching xx

Absolutely gorgeous! You have such an elegant taste, this set is perfect. Thanks for showing us this x

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much I’m glad you like it 😊 xx

An absolutely gorgeous set, it really suits you ☺️

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

I did not expect to like this but what an elegant set . I think it really suits your figure and will be very useful..

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it 😊 x

Thank you for sharing your sewing day. I've really enjoyed it and learnt about facings etc.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching I’m glad it was helpful too xx

Nice set! I've made the Ashton top several times and it hasn't let me down. It also has a sleeve expansion pack if you ever want to add sleeves.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I saw the sleeve expansion I might have to try it sometime x

Beautiful set!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you xx

Fabulous set!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much xx

Beautiful set,love love it.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Xx

Very classy, going to try both patterns, thanks you 😊

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much I hope you enjoy them xx

Love your work. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless. ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

Wow. Looks amazing 🙂

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you xxx

The set looks really lovely

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much xx

What a great set. Loved this video

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

Wow, it's beauriful! Great sew along. thank you!!!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much xx

Thank you for the introduction to these two patterns. Seeing construction is so helpful!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching I’m glad it was helpful x

lovely

You look really lovely. What lovely workmanship. Really enjoy your tutorials as I know you are a small frame and height like myself and you just look amazing in your choices of patterns and clothes.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoy them xx

Thanks for this inspirational video. You just reminded me about the burrito method for summer tank tops. I'm going to do a couple now. Lovely vibe on your video!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it xx

Love the outfit Sally, I have the Ashton top pattern and I’d completely forgotten all about it so thank you for reminding me, I think I have the sleeve expanypack too! I’m really bad at checking my patterns and often get tempted into new ones! I’ve just made the Stylearc Smith jacket after your recommendation and it’s fabulous, I made it in a denim I had in my stash and I like it so much I’m now going to do a dark green linen version , so big thanks all round to you! ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

I’m glad to have reminded you! Super speedy sewing on the Smith Jacket, how did you find the pattern? I can’t wait to try it myself x

Great looking summer set. I want to make a similar set for myself but with short sleeves. I want to use an emerald green double gauze I have for this. Working on my third Heather blazer at the moment. Thanks for the video.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

That sounds lovely! Happy sewing, I must try the Heather at some point xx

I have made 3-4 Ashton Tops and it is a summer favorite for me for sure! I did lengthen my pattern pieces because I prefer it a bit longer. It's a great pattern. And I stumbled over which way to roll the "burrito" too!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s great isn’t it! The burrito was funny on this one, like my brain just couldn’t cope with doing it that way around 😂

Perfect 🎉

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Thank you xx

Lovely set Sally love the fabric would suit any age I think xx

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Yes I agree! Thank you xx

That set is beautiful, loved the top and the finished detail. Can see myself making that for me, although I haven’t got the Tilley book so might have to make an investment 😊

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s a great book I’m sure you wouldn’t regret it 😊 Thanks so much xx

Sally nice outfit! I was waiting for you to twirl so I could see the back of your lovely set!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Oh yes I forgot to show the back oops! 🙊 x

“To wear in the summer months when it’s nice and warm” - You must live in a different UK where there are more than a couple of warm days in the summer 😂. Looks very nice - I hope you get lots of opportunities to wear the set.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Haha yes perhaps that was a little optimistic! I hope we at least get some nice weather soon xx

I'm considering started to sew something easy. Many many years ago as a teenage I worked at overlooking in an underwear factory. But I haven't sewed anything since. Love watching your channel. Just wondering is your machine a dual kinda thing that does flat stitching and overlooking. Anyway I'm going to try a really simple dress. Your work is first class and inspiring. Many thanks.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Good luck with your sewing journey. A simple dress sounds a good place to start 😊 No it’s not, I have a separate overlocker xx

Please encourage sewers to make a muslin for every new pattern before cutting into your fashion fabric. It saves a lot of frustration in the end

@marisolreyes6502

Ай бұрын

I still have a hard time understanding how to make a muslin. I don’t know why. I have a hard time understanding how to transfer markings from the muslin to the fabric. I’ve watched videos, I have books, etc, but still can’t get it. Do you by chance know of a good you tube channel that will take me step by step on making a muslin.😊

The set looks beautiful. Did the front waistband have interfacing to the front?If so what interfacing did you use and if not did you find the waistband folded when sitting. You could phone or check online with the bird society for advice on keeping your family of birds and eggs safe.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

No the pattern doesn’t call for interfacing and I’ve never had a problem. The birds have left the nest now I hope they will be safe 🥰

Thank you for this Sally, it’s exactly what I needed to see since I want to make a co-ord set but was stuck with top patterns! The Ashton looks ideal. Is your fabric 100% linen or is it a linen blend please? Thank you ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

I’m in love with this top now haha! Sorry I did mean to clarify in the video that it’s a linen viscose blend so has some drape 😊 x

@Loucam60

Ай бұрын

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstressoh great thank you. Just been looking at the pattern online, did you do view B ? Going to have to basically copy your set 😂😂

@pinkpaulasews4929

Ай бұрын

Beautiful co-ord set Sally, I’m really inspired by your vlog - let’s hope for some nice weather now 😎

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Yes view B the most cropped one 😊

@Loucam60

Ай бұрын

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstressgreat, thank you Sally. I’ve just purchased the pattern. 😃👍

Love this style of vlog. Thanks. Please tell me the pattern name of your stripped top you are wearing.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s the Coco Top by Tilly and the buttons it’s linked in the description 😊 Thank you for watching xx

Hi Sally where did you get the material from it looks lovely.x

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s from Self Made but quite old now. Its a linen viscose blend x

Do you interface the flat front band of the Safiya pants?

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

I never have but I guess you could if you felt the fabric needed it xx

What Janome model do you sew with?

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s the Janome atelier 6 xx

What book is that? Would like to get it

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

It’s linked in the description x

How do you get the pattern out of a book?

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

There are pattern pages at the back x

Absolutely super Sally. So chic. You look fabulous in it. Well done. I have now voted your videos as my favourite watch. By the way, love your outfit today. Is the top made by you. Half term week coming up. Enjoy. Very jealous of the blue tit nest 💕

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress

Ай бұрын

Ah thanks so much that’s so kind! Yes the top is the Tilly Coco I’ve linked it in the description 😊 xx