They love to sew and they won’t stop blathering on about it. Three sisters, Sally, Mary and Rosie will be checking the pintray for listener questions and sharing all the sewing gossip, from makes to mistakes.
This week Sally’s getting shirty. Rosie’s rising above it with her long crotch jeans and Mary’s riveted by a new corset pattern.
Plus a question about men’s sizing and a game of stash or trash!
Show notes
Rosie finished her Dawn Jeans by Megan Neilsen both straight size (https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern) and curve edition. (https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-curve-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern)
Rosie mentioned her Mabel blouse by Tilly and the Buttons (https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/mabel?srsltid=AfmBOopQDYP0RDcyoApY3P9AE6aC9jtXkOvYxtBCect7a9FjBBjE-TML).
Mary’s making the Know Me Bomber (https://thefoldline.com/products/know-me-bomber-jacket-me2100).
Mary mentioned the Tulip Top by Fortiv (https://www.fortiv.ca/products/tulip-top-pdf-pattern) corset and shouted out the maker @pazmadeit (https://www.instagram.com/pazmadeit/?hl=en#).
Sally’s making the Cynthia Blouse by Viki Sews (https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/shirts-t-shirts-blouses/cynthia-blouse/?srsltid=AfmBOop_SvS7eoS-VDh3A4oRmfRN7_7PqLifkpoxQg7JhW9wpm7i6Kgp).
Sally made her PJ bottoms using the trousers from the Ruffle Brunch set by Matchy Matchy sewing club. (https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/ruffle-brunch-set-pdf-sewing-pattern)
Sally Stashed Chimp Crazy on HBO.
Mary trashed postage stamps.
7 Feb 2025
EP9 - JEANS
This week Sally’s weak at the knees for her new porthole jeans. Rosie’s delighted by her sunny angels and Mary’s getting ribbed in her hunt for the perfect stretch fabric.
Plus a quick fire denim correspondence special and a game of stash or trash.
Show notes
Rosie went to the National Wool Museum (https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/national-wool-museum-928083)
Rosie’s been playing the board game Patchwork.
SALLYS 3D KNEES - IN fab godmother stretch denim
Sally has finished her Drea Trench Coat by Fibre Mood. (https://www.fibremood.com/en/patterns/847-drea-trench-coat)
Rosie mentioned the Dawn Jeans by Megan Neilsen both straight size (https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern) and curve edition. (https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-curve-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern)
Sally mentioned the Betty Trousers by Fibre Mood (https://www.fibremood.com/en/patterns/691-betty-trousers) - but watch out for cropped hems!
Mary shouted out her fav denim from Sew Me Sunshine - “Denim 11oz Non Stretch - Reversible Light Blue” (https://sewmesunshine.co.uk/collections/denim-corduroy-fabric/products/copy-of-jet-black-10oz-stretch-denim-with-tencel-fibres)
Mary mentioned using this tutorial (https://inthefolds.com/blog/2015/11/25/how-to-draft-a-shaped-waistband)to draft yourself a curved waistband.
Mary mentioned the Coe Trousers by Daughter Judy (https://www.daughterjudypatterns.com/products/coe-trouser).
Rosie mentioned sashiko embroidery technique.
Sally shouted out Mara 30 topstitching thread.
Here is an article (https://northwestenglandfibreshed.org/homegrown-homespun-field-to-fabric/) about the denim that Sally wove from UK grown linen.
24 Jan 2025
EP8 - Chat
This week the sisters are getting back to basics with a much needed catch up. Sally’s cutting it fine with some DIY seam allowance. Mary’s bouncing back from a confusing stretch project and Rosie’s buckling down with her new dungarees.
Show notes
Rosie talked about making some jeans. She mentioned the Heroine Jeans by Merchant and Mills (https://merchantandmills.com/uk/the-heroine-pdf)and the Worship Jeans by Daughter Judy (https://www.daughterjudypatterns.com/collections/sewing-all/products/worship-jeans). Sally recommended the Adams Pants by Daughter Judy (https://www.daughterjudypatterns.com/collections/sewing-all/products/adams-pant) (but check the length before you cut as they run cropped!)
Goofy and Rosie have been making the Harlene Dungarees (https://merchantandmills.com/uk/the-harlene) by Merchant and Mills. Goofy used these adaptations (https://merchantandmills.com/uk/blog/harlene-hack-mens-version).
Sally is making the Drea Trench Coat by Fibre Mood. (https://www.fibremood.com/en/patterns/847-drea-trench-coat) Rosie mentioned Harlequin UK (https://harlequin-uk.com/), who make belts, bags and buckles with your fabric.
Mary finished her Cameron Skirt by Viki Sews (https://vikisews.com/my-patterns/6980479/) and is getting started on the Kim Cardigan by Viki Sews.
(https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/hoodies-tops-sweaters/kim-cardigan/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1gi7hYwziEjoTyvxSCskvZyTq1-snRHv7yQ1kgSEmQiUJNodpt1UMsaAm64EALw_wcB)
Rosie trashed having to change between topstitch and regular thread.
Mary stashed watching cleaning videos on YouTube.
10 Jan 2025
EP7 - New year's time capsule
This week the sisters are stuffing the makes and mistakes of 2024 into a new year's time capsule.
Rosie’s got resolutions about sewing for others. Mary’s lost in the music with her Spotify wrapped and Sally’s getting flashbacks to an award winning make.
Plus there's a listener question about unconventional materials and a game of stash or trash.
20 Dec 2024
EP6 - Let is sew
Sisters Rosie and Mary share their festive crafting projects, from mended jeans to handmade advent calendars, while Sally's spellbound by seasonal beadwork and a listener shares a voice note.
6 Dec 2024
EP5 - Oops
Rosie, Mary, and Sally share their sewing mishaps and confessions, offering a hilarious and relatable look at the imperfections of handmade fashion and the joys of creative experimentation.
22 Nov 2024
EP 4 - Blocked
Rosie, Sally, and Mary share their latest sewing projects and discoveries, from crochet gadgets to pattern cutting techniques, with a focus on simplifying the sewing process.
8 Nov 2024
EP3- Getting knotty
This week the sisters have a lot to unravel with a knit and yarn craft special. Rosie’s turning a corner with her granny squares. Sally’s down at heel with a sock project that won’t end and Mary’s shrunk in the wash.
Plus we have a listener questions about circular needles as well as a round of stash or trash.
Show Notes
Mary is making the Cameron Skirt (https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/skirts/cameron-skirt/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1jmNJb44M5e5l5EYnYaW4TTHfYRLp-XJachc15T-2tGKt4b62MHbUkaAoNaEALw_wcB) from Viki Sews.
Rosie mentioned Amigurumi (https://www.amigurumi.com/)
Mary made and shrunk the Hardy Sweater from Wool and the Gang (https://www.woolandthegang.com/en/products/hardy-sweater-kit?srsltid=AfmBOooobFlU3MusegAPFwsETnsuMSu-WYOPLVEBWzjHowh3zCADpQrs)
Rosie swears by Katie Jones (https://www.katiejonesknit.co.uk/) for starter crochet patterns and Tom Daley’s Book called Made with Love.
Mary is kidding herself thinking she can knit the Nordic Sweater by Laura Delgaard (https://lauradalgaard.com/products/nordic-mix-sweater-pattern).
Sally is obsessed with Degen (https://degen.us/?srsltid=AfmBOorxVro_W6-z2l3D7J9Xq5y2gWD3dGoXinzFxP9wr63Op8vqNtjm).
Sally recommends Hip to be square by Katie Jones for beginners.
25 Oct 2024
EP 2 - Spooky pooky
This week the sisters are haunted by halloween costumes past.
Rosie’s gore galore with fake blood reccs, Sally’s gone wild for an animal print puffer and Mary’s picking up the pieces for her patchwork bag.
Plus a listener question about spooky fabrics and a brand new feature - Stash or Trash.
Show notes:
Sally is sewing the Cheryl Jacket from Viki Sews (https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/outerwear/cheryl-jacket/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmaO4BhAhEiwA5p4YL2Chbrc9o-x-iOyAn1JrentgOwIQRzaCq_mAm7IGWXtzJP3pCGUyUxoCKccQAvD_BwE)
Mary is making the Saturn Sling Bag (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1633759415/saturn-sling-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern)
Sally talked about doing a trouser block course at Ray Stitch.
Rosie made the Sofia Dress from Victory Patterns (https://victorypatterns.com/products/sofia-dress-top-0-18)
Sally mentioned free halloween crochet patterns from PAINBOX yarns (https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/pips-the-pumpkin-free-toy-crochet-pattern-for-halloween-in-paintbox-yarns-cotton-aran-by-paintbox-yarns)
Mary stashed Charlie Cooper’s Myth Country on BBC iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002384n)
Rosie stashed
Joan on ITVX (https://www.itv.com/watch/joan/10a3918?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmaO4BhAhEiwA5p4YL7JUFMsrGU7LaxbC-TC8EeYxX7oEjFAMdppUbVcn9mTj1VbS0b4CwhoCBCYQAvD_BwE)
11 Oct 2024
EP 1 - Autumn sews and summer woes
This week Sally’s doolally for care bears, Rosie’s WIPing up a frenzy and Mary’s toothless from a zip hack gone wrong. Plus listener Aidan asks about altering womenswear patterns for men.
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