Lizzie BWatch this video to see what I have planned for my outfit for the New Craft House galentines party, which has a pink and red theme! I'm going to upcycle or refahion by red V9075 jumpsuit as I wanted to give this under-loved garment a new lease of life rather than make something new.
Sewing plans - a pink and red refashionLizzie B2020-02-02 | Watch this video to see what I have planned for my outfit for the New Craft House galentines party, which has a pink and red theme! I'm going to upcycle or refahion by red V9075 jumpsuit as I wanted to give this under-loved garment a new lease of life rather than make something new.
Links & Info: 1) Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress (https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/65-myosotis-dress-pattern.html) in viscose crepe from Sister Mintaka ( 2) Jordy Bralette Kit by Emerald Erin 3) v8772 blouse in leopard viscose from Rainbow Fabrics 4) By Hand London Hannah Top in viscose linen from Lamazi Fabrics 5) Sew Over It Chloe Coat in ex-designer wool from Fabrics Galore 6) Petrol Lander Pants in Robert Kaufman cotton twill from Sew Me Sunshine 7) True Bias Nikko in blue ribbed knit from myfabrics.co.uk 8) Alteration - viscose linen New Look 6446 trousers 9) Olivia one piece swimsuit by Edge Water Avenue in ex-designer deadstock fabric from New Craft House 10) v8772 blouse in Liberty tana lawn 11) Red shirred dress in viscose linen from Sew Me Sunshine using the shirring tutorial on the By Hand London website 12) Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress in viscose challis from Minerva 13) Ranger bikini bottoms by Edge Water Avenue in leopard swim fabric from Minerva 14) Ally bikini top by Edge Water Avenue in leopard swim fabric from Minerva 15) Hack of the By Hand London Eloise dress and the Deer & Doe Myosotis dress in tencel lawn from Lamazi Fabrics 16) DIY footstool in green cord 17) Floor pouf hacked from the Closet Core Pouf pattern: blog.closetcorepatterns.com/fabric-floor-pouf-free-sewing-pattern 18) Napkins in European washed linen from Ray Stitch (raystitch.co.uk/products/european-linen-atlantic) using tutorials from By Hand London (byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/diy-linen-napkins) 19) Fitted hack of the Deer & Doe Myosotis dress in viscose from Lamazi Fabrics 20) Self-drafted Harry Potter robes 21) NYE dress - open back hack of the V9705 in ex-designer deadstock cloque fabric from New Craft HouseWhat I got for Christmas 2021 (sewing gifts!)Lizzie B2022-01-06 | Watch this video to see the sewing related gifts I received for Christmas this year.
More of me: Instagram: @lizzie_.b / instagram.com/lizzie_.b Blog: http://lizziebblog.com Amazon storefront: amazon.co.uk/shop/lizziebFabric Haul & Sewing Plans December 2021Lizzie B2021-12-08 | Watch this video to see the beautiful ex-designer dead stock fabric I bought for a NYE dress, as well as some fabric for cosy cardigans.
More of me: Instagram: @lizzie_.b / instagram.com/lizzie_.b Blog: http://lizziebblog.com Amazon storefront: amazon.co.uk/shop/lizziebSew & Tell September 2021Lizzie B2021-09-17 | Watch this video to see a round up of all the garment I sewed this summer, which is was even able to wear on a last minute holiday to Croatia.
More of me: Instagram: @lizzie_.b / instagram.com/lizzie_.b Blog: http://lizziebblog.com Amazon storefront: amazon.co.uk/shop/lizziebFabric Haul & Sewing Plans June 21Lizzie B2021-06-04 | I have bought some fabrics and shopped my stash to compile some sewing plans to keep me busy over the next couple of months!
Related videos: - Fitting the Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress: youtu.be/T8XZPSkfKzY - Sew & Tell August 2020 (featuring white bishop sleeve v8772 blouse): youtu.be/KzQ6KQG40aQ
Related videos: - Sew & Tell December 2020 (ft. Myosotis Dress): youtu.be/PZSvcV3uA1E - Fitting the Myosotis Dress: youtu.be/T8XZPSkfKzY - Sew & Tell August 2020 (ft. white tencel V8772 blouse): youtu.be/KzQ6KQG40aQFitting the Deer & Doe Myosotis DressLizzie B2021-01-27 | In this video I talk through the process of fitting the Deer & Doe Myosotis dress, from choosing my size, fit adjustments and making a toile.
Links & Info: 1. Red spotted tulle overskirt (self-drafted) for the Galentines Party at New Craft House. 2. Alterations to my red v9075 jumpsuit. 3. Alterations to boucle work skirt (added belt loops, added slit at centre back, took in at waist). Original skirt was hacked from the Sew Over It Ultimate Pencil Skirt. 4. Khaki green cable knit boucle jumper. Pattern is a mash up of the Nine Lee Southbank and the True Bias Nikko. 5. Multi-coloured, scale effect Elisalex Dress in ex-designer Jacquard from New Craft House. 6. Refashion of my Simple Sew Cocoon Dress in linen look cotton from Doughties into a top. 7. By Hand London Eloise Dress in Lost Tile viscose crepe from Fabric Godmother. 8. Dragon costume hacked from the Peanut Patterns Finley Hoodie in leftover fabrics. 9. Face mask sewing using cotton/poly-cotton scraps and the Peanut Patterns free pattern: peanutpatterns.com/product/face-mask 10. Sewing scrubs for the NHS via Scrub Hub. 11. By Hand London Eloise Dress in green Meet Milk tencel linen slub from Lamazi Fabrics. 12. Tilly and the Buttons Arielle skirt in faux suede from Fabric Godmother. 13. Waffle Knit Jumper (oversized and lengthened hack of the Seamwork Astoria) in Mind the Maker waffle knit from Lamazi Fabrics. 14. Vogue V8772 blouse with a bell sleeve hack in Meet Milk tencel from Lamazi Fabrics. 15. Refashion of a Simple Sew Cocoon Dress in Atelier Brunette viscose into a top. 16. Megan Nielsen Flint Shorts in a green cotton twill from the Goldhawk Road. 17. Storm cloud blue cotton jersey T-shirt (fabric from 1st for fabrics) rubbed off a Uniqlo ready to wear t shirt. 18. Petrol blue cotton jersey T-shirt (fabric from Minerva) rubbed off a Uniqlo ready to wear t shirt. 19. Refashion of my Megan Nielsen Cottesloe Swimsuit into a bikini in leopard swim fabric from Minerva. 20. Cosy navy Tilly and the Buttons Freya top. 21. Envelope cushion cover in mustard with a white pom pom trim. 22. Refashion of a ready to wear blue and white striped t shirt dress into a t shirt. 23. Refashion of a ready to wear khaki green t shirt dress into a t shirt. 24. Refashion of my Tilly and the Buttons Megan Dress in faux suede from Fabric Godmother. 25. Named Clothing Solina Top from the Breaking the Pattern book in Sorrento Viscose Crepe from Fabric Godmother. 26. Pattern Paper Scissors Perri Pjs in dinosaur cotton jersey from myfabrics.co.uk 27. Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress in leopard print viscose from Rainbow Fabrics. 28. Envelope cushion cover in navy velvet with a white pom pom trim.What I got for Christmas 2020Lizzie B2020-12-28 | Watch this video to see the sewing and craft related gifts that I was lucky enough to receive this Christmas.
Links & Info: - Kate's instagram handle: @kateevadesigns - cracker snaps (affiliate link): amzn.to/3qw2FmAFitting the Named Solina TopLizzie B2020-12-02 | In this video take you through the process of fitting the Solina top pattern from the Named Clothing "Breaking the Pattern" book, from choosing the right size, making a toile, adjusting my pattern pieces through to the final garment.
Fitting Notes: - Dressmakers B cup = full bust is 2” larger than high bust - For patterns drafted to a dressmakers B cup: - Full bust minus 2” = high bust - If your full bust measurement is more than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a full bust adjustment (FBA). - If your full bust measurement is less than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a small bust adjustment (SBA).Sew & Tell November 2020Lizzie B2020-11-04 | Watch this video to see what I've been sewing recently, including several refashions!
- V8772 blouse (affiliate link): amzn.to/34JWrXqFabric Haul & Sewing Catch Up October 2020Lizzie B2020-10-21 | Watch this video to hear about some repairs I have been doing, a sewing class I attended and to see some fabrics I have been buying!
9) True Bias Ogden Cami (shop.truebias.com/product/ogden-cami) in viscose crepe from Guthrie & Ghani (guthrie-ghani.co.uk)Clearing out my large fabric scrapsLizzie B2020-08-27 | I have had a big sort out and organised all of my large fabric scraps from dressmaking projects. I am donating the ones I no longer need to Migrants Organise for their sewing groups and in this video I explain what I have planned for all the ones I'm keeping!
Migrants Organise run sewing groups for vulnerable women making small project and they need fabric donations: migrantsorganise.org Instagram: @migrantsorganise
Links mentioned: Fennel Fanny Pack Pattern by Sarah Kristen: sarkirsten.com/patterns/fennel-fanny-pack By Hand London Shirred Dress Tutorial (in highlights): instagram.com/byhandlondon/?hl=enSewing Catch Up July 2020Lizzie B2020-07-15 | Watch this video to catch up on my sewing thoughts and plans, and to hear why I haven't been able to sew in four weeks!!
In this video I'm wearing my ruffle top hack of the Simple Sew Cocoon Dress.
What I'm wearing: - Tilly and the Buttons Megan Dress from the Love at First Stitch book shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/love-at-first-stitch - in Pippa Shaw cotton from The Village Haberdashery thevillagehaberdashery.co.ukSew & Tell May 2020Lizzie B2020-05-13 | Give this video a watch to see my latest dressmaking efforts - a summer dress and a children's dragon costume!
Links & info - Vogue V9075 jumpsuit in red crepe - self-drafted overskirt in red spotted tulle from ebay - New Craft House shop.thenewcrafthouse.com
More of me: - Instagram instagram.com/lizzie_.b - Blog http://lizziebblog.com - My amazon store front: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/lizzieb2020 sewing resolutions & goalsLizzie B2020-01-15 | In this video I talk all about the re-sew-lutions I have made for 2020, including making toiles, learning to master the button hole and finally making something for my husband!
My 2019 garments: 1) Hen party outfit - a V9075 jumpsuit in khaki viscose crepe 2) My wedding dress (and I also made my veil) 3) Simple Sew Cocoon dress in Atelier Brunette viscose from Sew Me Sunshine 4) New Look 6446 trouser hack in yellow floral viscose linen from Sew Me Sunshine 5) Grainline studio scout tee in leftover yellow floral viscose linen from #4 6) Dress hack of the Audrey bodice from Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress book with a V9075 skirt hack in navy floral viscose satin from Fabric Godmother 7) Megan Nielsen Cottesloe swimsuit in leopard print swimwear fabric from Minerva (fabric gifted) 8) New Look 6446 trouser hack in navy viscose linen from myfabrics.co.uk ... 9) ... and matching True Bias Ogden Cami with the leftover fabric 10) Refashion of the Sew Over It Eve Dress in a poly/crepe mix from a market into a wrap skirt... 11) ... and matching True Bias Ogden Cami 12) True Bias Nikko Dress tunic hack in purple rib knit fabric from Sew by the Sea (fabric gifted) 13) Tilly and the Buttons Freya Top in petrol cotton jersey from Minerva (fabric gifted) 14) Tilly and the Buttons Freya Top in blue rib jersey from myfabrics.co.uk 15) Altered the neckline of my Tilly and the Buttons Megan Dress in cotton from The Village Haberdashery 16) True Bias Nikko Dress tunic hack in khaki knit from New Craft House 17) Alteration of my Tilly and the Buttons Delphine Skirt in black houndstooth fabric from Rainbow Fabrics 18) Sew Over It Ultimate Pencil Skirt hack in boucle wool from Classic Textiles on the Goldhawk Road 19) Tilly and the Buttons Freya Top in storm cloud blue jersey from 1st For Fabrics 20) True Bias Nikko Dress tunic hack in navy blue cable knit jersey from 1st For Fabrics 21) Refashioned my True Bias Nikko Dress in navy stretch velvet from Minerva into a top 22) True Bias Nikko Dress tunic hack in denim blue cable knit jersey from myfabrics.co.uk 23) Tilly and the Buttons Freya Top in burgundy jersey from myfabrics.co.ukWhat I got for Christmas 2019 - sewing and eco giftsLizzie B2019-12-28 | Watch this video to see the sewing related gifts I got for Christmas this year, as well as some eco-friendly gifts I received to help me do my bit for the environment.
7) Single cotton jersey in burgundy from myfabrics.co.uk.DIY Christmas wreath makingLizzie B2019-12-08 | Watch this video to see how I created a beautiful christmas wreath with just £10 worth of supplies from my local florist. This was a bit of an experiment but a total success. I can't want to try some more christmas crafts!
Royalty Free Music from Bensound www. www.bensound.comHow to make picture mountsLizzie B2019-11-03 | Watch this video to learn how to make your own mounts for framing prints and artwork. My husband and I have a slowly growing gallery wall and I have made all our mounts myself to give total flexibility over which prints can go in which frames. DIY mounts allow you to put prints in frames that don't have matching proportions!
Sewing plans: 1) Tilly & the Buttons Delphine skirt hack from faux suede from Fabric Godmother (from my stash)
2) True Bias Nikko Dress tunic hack in khaki knit fabric from the New Craft House (from my stash)
3) Alterations to my black houndstooth two piece - Tilly & the Buttons Delphine Skirt hack and a Simple Sew Jackie O' Jacket
4) Another outfit of the same patterns as number 3 for work - in a navy/black boucle wool fabric from Classic Textiles on the Goldhawk Road
5) Another smart Tilly & the Buttons Delphine Skirt (or similar) in a beige/black/burgundy wool effect woven fabric from Classic Textiles on the Goldhawk RoadSew & Tell & In a Haystack ReviewLizzie B2019-10-13 | Watch this video to see my latest dressmaking makes and to hear a review of the In a Haystack monthly digital sewing subscription service (gift).
More of me: Blog: http://lizziebblog.com Instagram: instagram.com/lizzie_.b My amazon store front: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/lizziebDIY Wedding: How to make rag buntingLizzie B2019-10-06 | We had an almost entirely DIY Wedding and we made rag bunting to decorate areas of our wedding venue. We used it along one entire wall of our venue, which was the wall with windows all along it an it's looked really nice draped along the tops of the windows. We also used it on the outside of our venue above the terrace area.
Materials: 1) Rope - we used 50m of jute rope for £10 from amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/2MmZoma 2) Fabric - 5 colours, 2 metres of each colour, £1 per metre from a shop on Ridley Road near Dalston Kingsland in London. 3) Scissors - fabric scissors ideally but any will do
Steps: 1) Cut or rip strips of fabric 5cm x 65cm. 2) Tie the strips to the rope at 10cm intervals, leaving space at the end of the rope for tying it up in your venue.
DIY Wedding videos playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyKmqvBISaPW1omnynuBRHo6cBBsGsIPCMy Sewing Space & Fabric StashLizzie B2019-09-29 | I live in a one bedroom flat in London so space comes at a premium. I don't have a dedicated sewing space but think i've got a pretty good sewing set up and system for storing all of my tools, fabric and patterns. Have a watch and I hope it inspires some of you who also don't have your own sewing rooms. I also give you a whistle stop tour of my fabric stash!