Hello and welcome to my channel! My name is Sarah and I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a self-taught sewist living in Paris, France and here I want to share videos about my sewing projects, my creative process, how I wear my handmade garments, and especially, what inspires me! I’m also a beginner knitter and passionate book lover, so you’ll probably see some of that too!
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Oh so jealous!! We have practically zero in person shops where I recently moved 😥 (Unfortunately we couldn't choose location based on in person fabric shops!!) But absolutely whenever we travel the first thing I look for is fabric shops in the area so I can scoop up some souvenirs!
Here in Switzerland, fabrics cost a lot more and there are hardly any fabric shops. Wool, sewing thread, buttons and accessories are also enormously more expensive and 40 euros for 3 meters of your favorite fabric would be completely impossible here, it is not offered that cheaply. I think it would have cost three to five times as much. You can dream of such prices. Unfortunately, everything is extremely expensive in Switzerland, and this applies to all areas of life. Buying online is also only possible to a limited extent because Switzerland is not part of the EU and the delivery conditions are not the same.
I’d go crazy in those fabric stores! What made you decide to move to France?
That was so interesting. I live a couple of hours away from Paris so rarely get to buy fabric in person. However I do use Coupons de St Pierre and Tissus de Reve. I have got some really lovely stuff from Coupons de St Pierre but I think you have to be very careful as they sell a lot of polyester or polyester blends and they don't always list what is in a blend. Nevertheless I still keep up to date with what is new there and jump on it if something lovely comes up. For instance I once got a gorgeous linen jersey fabric at a very low price, so it is just a case of keeping an eye on their site.
I agree! Sometimes they have some really beautiful fabric, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for those rare finds!
You might try changing the length of the neckband depending on the stretchiness of the fabric. For example, if it's less stretchy, use 90% of the neck length; if it's more stretchy, 85%. Lifting Pins and Needles has a great technique tutorial on KZread related to this.
Thank you for the tip, that’ll be useful for the next time I work with a very stretchy fabric!
Thank you so much for sharing! This will be a useful resource for sewists
I’m so glad!
I'm very impressed with your bravery in taking on this challenge. Lucky you for having access to Parisian fabric stores. You chose the right dress and veil designs for your body. The lace on your veil worked out wonderfully.
Thank you so much! 😊
Thanks Sarah. Would have loved to hear your recommendations last year. I was in Paris in 2024 for a little stopover to shop fabric. It was an amazing shopping experience near Sacre Coeur. I got some beautiful fabric from Sacred Coupons! Next time the deadstock stores!
I’m glad you were able to explore the Sacré Cœur neighborhood during your visit last year!
I was in Paris last December and visited the shops you mentioned near the Sacre Coeur, it was lovely to see them again in your video
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Many decades ago we spent a week in Paris. My husband went to work every day and I walked everywhere until my feet complained and I got a taxi back to the hotel. I bought lovely silk for my wedding dress near Sacre Coeur.
What a great way to visit Paris! I still love wandering around on foot - there’s always something new to see and it’s such a walkable city. I’m so glad you were able to experience Paris that way!
What a great way to visit Paris! I still love wandering around on foot - there’s always something new to see and it’s such a walkable city. I’m so glad you were able to experience Paris that way!
Sacrès Coupons is also my top favourite. Such good quality fabrics. more expensive what you know what you pay for ☺
Thank you for sharing your love story and your dress story with us!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I really enjoy your videos and sewing process. I have a similar process, and enjoy the ideation phase and pairing sketches with swatches in my sewing idea journal. I like your pattern and fabric choices too! One idea to help the neckline of the black knit top stay up- you can thread a very thin elastic through the neck binding and adjust it to be the same size of the neckline (not gathered). This will help with recovery and keeping it the size you intended it to be. It has helped me with the same issue on some similar tops I have sewn!
Ah yes, I’ve heard of that technique for hand-knitted necklines that gape too much and I think I even have some elastic thread on hand… I’ll have to try it, thank you for the tip!
Hi Sarah, I also loved all those fabric stores and bought fabric from each store when I was there last year. We are thinking of going again this year, we absolutely love France. Nice fabrics you bought.
I’m glad you enjoyed exploring these fabric shops too and I hope you’ll be able to come back soon!
Love this video! A wide variety of stores 😊
Yay! Thank you!
So sad that Toto is closing...
That was fascinating thank you
Thank you Sarah - great video. Looking forward to checking out some of these shops for fabric ‘souvenirs’ when I next visit Paris.
Hi, great video ! I've never been to Sentier for fabric shopping although I konw some of the store you mentioned. My favorite place to shop fabrics is Stop tissus in Couronnes, just near le quartier chinois de Belleville 😅 so I can buy chinese food at the same time 😂
Ah yes, there are some delicious Chinese restaurants in that neighborhood! I didn’t know that shop, I’ll have to go have a look, thank you 😊
I might have bumped into you! I was fabric shopping in springtime too. Great shops, will definitely go back. I live in Antwerp, Belgium so we're lucky to be able to drive to Paris.
Yes, we could have! I’m glad you can come visit Paris pretty easily. I’ve always wanted to visit Antwerp too and you’re right, it’s not that far!
Super video, I’m hoping to come to Paris early next year and will definitely buy some fabric as a souvenir x
Thank you and I hope you’ll be able to come visit soon!
Loved this video❤
Glad you liked it!
Great video, thank you Sarah. I will save it for my next visit to Paris! Last time I was in Montmartre I was struck about how expensive all the precuts have become. I didn’t think there were real bargains anymore, to be honest. But of course I did buy something 😊. My tip for you is Mahlia Kent. I visited her store for the first time and came home with two beautiful fabrics. I didn’t buy of the bolt, just from the remnants, because her fabrics are expensive. But also unique. Real treasures. Greetings from Amsterdam.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you’ll be able to come visit Paris again soon! I’ve never visited Malhia Kent because their fabrics look beautiful, but so expensive and I’m afraid I’ll be tempted! But good tip, I didn’t know they sold remnants there too 😊
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The spring make that I'm most proud of is my Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress made from a floaty lyocell fabric. It has a floral print in different pastel shades on a navy background and it's such a good fit and so comfortable to wear. ☺️ However, I should've picked less slippery buttons as I have to keep checking that they haven't come undone. 😅 Thanks for another great video and 'sew' much sewing inspiration!
That sounds like such a lovely dress to wear, bravo! 👏
Thank you so much for this series! I'm currently working on sewing my wedding dress and have been running into issues. You videos have helped me so much.
I'm so glad! And you got this! 👏
Some lovely makes as always and I found your wedding dress series SO inspiring by the way 🥰 x
Oh! Thank you! 😊❤️
God bless you and you did such magnificent work. It looks beautiful. ❤
Thank you 😊
Hi Sarah, all your garments look wonderful on you! You’ve been very productive. Do you have a straight stitch needle plate and foot? I had to buy one for my machine because it came with just the zigzag plate. The straight stitch plate really helps with the problem you spoke of about fabric getting pulled down the opening where the needle goes. It’s especially helpful for knits. Maybe you already have one with all the sewing you do. As for learning new crafts I’m a new knitter, less than a year in, and I’m knitting my first pair of socks. It’s going well and I’m really enjoying it . Thank you for sharing your makes with us 😊
Oh! My machine did come with a straight stitch plate, but I've never used it and I wasn't sure what it was for. Thank you! And for knitting, I haven't tried making socks yet, it looks like it could be either quick and satisfying or fiddly and irritating, but I'm tempted to try it soon! Happy knitting 😊
You look amazing in blue. Great sews
Oh thank you!
A suggestion to the loose fitting waistband on the skirt. Make a band out of elastic 1.5" wide, and attach it to the waistband from inside the skirt. Being viscose it will fit you more comfortably.
Thank you for the suggestion, I might try it!
Hi Sarah, the sashiko course sounds so much fun, I’d love to do that! I’ve just started repairing a pair of favourite jeans with the sashiko technique - they’re about 20yrs old but I’ve loved them since I bought them new! They were destined for fabric recycling until I suddenly realised that using denim scraps to cover the worn holes and sewing them in place with sashiko stitching would (hopefully) look ok! 😊🤞 Really hoping it works out, but then again - nothing to lose! Would love to see what you do with your pieces - they’re so lovely! I’m still trying to master the basics!
Your jean repair project with sashiko is such a good idea! I hope it turns out sturdy and practical as well as lovely 😊
You look SMASHING in your mashup dress! I also love the color of your Jennifer Lauren top on you.
Thank you! 😊
Beautifully made garments! For the Ehola top I the super stretchy fabric, can you sew a little elastic into the part of the sleeve just over your shoulders? It may help it stay up. Just a few cm of a this elastic should help keep the top on your shoulders.
Thank you! And that's a great idea, thanks!
Beautiful makes. Your Rosie/Kate mashup is stunning!
Thank you! 😊
Love love love all of your makes! Especially that SOI Erin skirt . Blue, all shades is my favorite color. Love the slippers too. I wish there was some type of elastic/boning technique you could use for the swimsuit? not sure if that even makes sense. It is so lovely. Well done!!
Thank you so much 😊 I'm glad you share a love for the color blue. I can't seem to stay away from it and am sewing a blue dress right now! 😂
Hi Sarah. Can't you get a "see-throuh-rubberband" to create a sholderstrap on the non shoulder side?? Then you can use your bathingsuit... 👍❤️
Hello and great idea! Thank you 😊
You are so skilled. I already start panicking when I hear „buttonholes“ and you master things like boning… well done!!
Thank you! And you're not alone, buttonholes still scare me too and I'm almost holding my breath when I sew them! 😂
Hi Sarah, just a suggestion for your bathing suit. Would you consider creating a band of a complementary colour shaped and tapered from the back around to the front strap, perhaps with swimsuit elastic included to catch any gaping. Happy sewing. Irena
That's a really interesting idea, thank you!
All so lovely! Did you remember the name of the slipper weaving technique?
Thank you! The slipper technique is called Nuno Zôri, it's a traditional Japanese woven slipper.
So many lovely makes! The Sashiko is really beautiful, and I love that you are taking classes etc. Great video, as always!
Thank you!
Beautiful makes on a beautiful lady. Thank you for sharing.
A couple of ideas to selvage the swimsuit if you're interested. 1. Attach a ring to the right side of the suit, and create a strap to go over your shoulder. 2. add a thin strap to the right side of the suit. 3. Add little triangles of fabric to the right edge of the suit and then make a thin strap to go over your shoulder. All 3 options should make the suit look "interesting" and prevent wardrobe malfunctions.
Thank you for so many good ideas! That's very helpful 😊
I've seen a RTW suit with your second suggestion, and it looked great.
Love the sashiko and I would love to do it this year ❤
Gorgeous makes as always Sarah ❤❤
@sarah Love the blue dress! Perfection. Your stretch knit tops may be ridding up due to needing more fabric in the bust area.
Hallo Sarah if you would mirrow the strap in another colour for your bathing suit you could still wear it and it would be still interesting maybe not what you imagened but all the time you spend with sewing the bathing suit would not be waisted. Kind regards Anna
Thank you for the suggestion!
Wonderful makes! The Ehola Top with the Erin Skirt looks like the perfect combination. Maybe you can add a clear elastic strap to the Swimsuit? Otherwise i hope you can recycle the fabric for something else, because the color is very beautiful on you. Your Sashiko piece is also super beautiful, maybe you can put it into a frame and hang it on the wall. I'm currently working on a backpack and in between some staples to give the brain a break :D
Thank you! I hope that I'll be able to make the bathing suit work or reuse the fabric, I love this fabric too! That's a great idea for the Sashiko project and wow, a backpack! Happy sewing!
Did your bathing suit pattern include any grippy elastic on the inside of the top and maybe even up that one side seam. I wonder if there is a way to add more or different grip to make it work for you. I love your style. Beautiful feminine classic timeless but also comfortable!
No, it did not, but I might try adding it myself! Thank you for the idea and for your kind words 😊
I love that you’re always taking a class or getting a new pattern to try! It’s an excellent way to enhance your skills and understanding of various techniques. Your sewing projects have been lovely. Thanks for sharing your work.