The Tipsy Sewists

Elle reviews the Cynthia Shirt Pattern from Viki Sews and Hazel reviews the Kim Dress from By Hand London. Check out the finished garments on instagram @the.tipsysewists

Elle and Hazel xx 

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Our top fashion trend picks for Spring Summer 2023 and what sewing patterns to use so you can sew your own fashunnnnn outfits! 

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Some of our favourite stretch fabric sewing patterns: 

• Juliana Martejevs Vero Dress and Tia Dress and Ivy Top 
• Tammy handmade Jaya Jumpsuit 
• Sew over It Nasima Jumpsuit 
• Named Olo Tee and Pants Set 
• Tessuti Fabrics Avalon Pants 
• Style Arc Bert Knit Top 
• Paradise Patterns Blomma Tank 
• Bara Studio Eli T-shirt 

And a huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, Diby Club! 
https://doitbetteryourself.club/en-gb xxx

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Sewing and podcast goals for the year ahead! x 

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Thank you for an amazing year of podcasting! We can’t believe we’ve been getting tipsy and talking about sewing for a full year and are looking forward to making new episodes next year! Tune in to hear our years highlights 

Elle and Hazel xx

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Sewing Patterns and Fabrics for the Christmas Party Season!!!

Here are the patterns we mentioned:

• Tilly and the Buttons Indigo Dress
• Tilly and the Buttons Marnie 
• Tammy Handmade Leona Dress
• Vicki Sews Lourdes
• Vicki Sews Iman Jumpsuit
• Just Patterns - Veronica vest 
• By Hand London Sandeep dress 
• By Hand London Draft It Yourself Peplum Skirt
• Cashmerette Upton Dress
• Fibremood Simone
• Vanessa Hansen - Carrie skirt 

Fabric mentioned:

• Fabric god mother - glitter wool lurex jersey - metallic 
• Rainbow fabrics - purple black floral party viscose jersey 
• New craft house - lurex crepe 
• Sew me sunshine - luxiourious heavy weight satin in navy 
• Hey sew sister dutch heritage rayon chintz

As always, please tag us in your makes and let us know what you think on Instagram @the.tipsysewists 

This episode is sponsored by https://inahaystack.co.uk/ 
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Love Elle and Hazel xx 

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In this episode we review the Everyday Jeans Pattern by New Craft House. 

Elle and Hazel x

Ps.
Please excuse some small audio issues we had with the microphone! 

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We chat about how you can organise your patterns, fabric and sewing room notions as well as a very special interview with Yvette from the new sewing app 'The Stash Hub' - Enjoy!!!!
Love Elle and Hazel x 

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In this episode we discuss what we have out on our sewing tables and the many tools you may want to have (or not have!) to enhance your hobby :) 
Love Elle and Hazel xx

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Patterns: 

Mens Zip-Up Sweater - Wardrobe by Me 
Ilford Jacket- Friday Pattern Company 
Jackson Pullover - Helen’s Closet 
S8753 - Simplicity
Mens All State Shirt - Merchant and Mills 
Jacques Raincoat - I Am Patterns 
Oliver Trousers - Viki Sews 
Jacob Hoodie - Viki Sews 

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Midaxi Knit Dresses: Viki Sews- Leora ,Viki Sews - Eliza, Viki Sews - Siana

New Corsetry: Viki Sews - Tally, Kates Sewing Patterns- Sofie Hoody, Daria Pattern Making- Rose Cafe Bustier

Flared Trousers- Our Lady Of Leisure- Highball Pants, Style Arc- McKenzie Pants, Viki Sews - Hilary

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Let’s DIVE into some amazing swimwear patterns, fabric discussions and other water based (ish) ramblings! 


Patterns: 

Tilly and the Buttons - Coralie 
Megan Nielsen - Cottesloe 
Sew Over It - Zahra 
Closet core - Faye 
Edgewater Venue 
Swim Style Patterns 

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Check out some of our top picks for summer 2022 fabric and patterns!

Patterns 
Viki Sews- Heidi Playsuit, Lucia Dress, Salma Skirt, Oona Dress, Uni Dress 

Friday Pattern Company- Saguaro Set, Saltwater Slip

Cashmerette- Holyoke Dress 

Tilly and the Buttons- Seren Dress

Closet Core Patterns- Pietra Pants 

Sycamore Road Patterns- Knot Top 

Let us know your thoughts as always on Instagram @the.tipsysewists

Love Hazel and Elle x

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Peppermint Patterns (Bardon Dress, Pocket Skirt, Paddington Top, Wide Leg PAnts, Spring shorts) the new Albion top 

Mood Patterns ( the linda pants, the heath jumpsuit the poppy dress) 

Viki Sews (Nikki Sweatshirt, Milana Dress) 

Sew Mag (Ariana Midi, Jennifer Dress, Charlotte Playsuit) 

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We love books!!! Check out our recommendations for some sewing themed novels, celebrity books, pattern books and fashion encyclopaedias.

Enjoy!
Love Elle and Hazel xx 

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In this episode we answered some of your questions to mark 6 months of our podcast! We hope you enjoy it and thank you again for being such fabulous listeners!

Elle and Hazel x

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Our top patterns that we think would make the most gorgeous wedding guest outfits! 

Patterns discussed (in order):
Sicily Slip Dress - Sewing Masin 
Axis Dress - Papercut Patterns 
Springe Dress - Sew Love Patterns 
Saltwater Slip - Friday Pattern Company 
Quinn Cowl Dress - Gracie Steel 
Betty Dress - Sew Over It 
Magnolia Dress - Deer and Doe Patterns 
Pauline Dress - Closet Core Patterns 
Roseclair Wrap Dress - Cashmerette 
Sandeep Dress - By Hand London 

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We talk through our top 3 favourite fabrics and 3 of our least favourite fabrics! Also a bonus fabric discussion all about tulle!
Do you agree with our fabric ratings?
Love Elle and Hazel
xx

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Of course we had to have Hey Sew Georgie as our first guest as we are just such huge fan girls of her! We loved talking to Georgie about how she got into sewing, her fabric brand Hey Sew Sister and lots of other random tangents as always!

@heysewgeorgie
@heysewsister
@the.tipsysewists

Elle and Hazel xx 

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We both went away and sew'd the Heather Blazer by Friday Pattern Company - in this episode we discuss the pattern, how we both found the making  process and also question some of our choices..! 

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A couple of sewing wins and a LOT of sewing fails... this is a wild ride of an episode! Let us know your stories on @the.tipsysewists! Elle & Hazel xx 

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Happy Valentine's Day! Today we talk about all the things we LOVE about sewing and the sewing community including sewing accounts, pattern designers and cool gadgets!

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Hey Sewists!
In this episode, Hazel uses her fashion knowledge to talk through 6 of the upcoming spring/summer '22 fashion trends and corresponding sewing patterns, so that you can sew your own fashionista wardrobe!
Today is a long one, but we think it's worth it ;)
Let us know your thoughts!
Love Elle and Hazel x
*contains some swearing 

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Join us as we talk through our very controversial best and worst things about sewing... apologies in advance for our confessions!! Love Elle and Hazel x 

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Join us as we pop open a bottle of bubbly and chat about the year's best and worst sewing trends (in our humble opinion!). Love Hazel & Elle xx 

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As sewists we all have our favourite patterns, join us as we delve into our pattern stash - with the focus on Independent designers! We will reflect on our past makes and plan for future sews!

TW - some discussion around body image 

(patterns  : Wilder gown & Hughes dress - Friday Pattern Company. Anthea blouse  - Anna Allen Clothing, Daria pattern making, 
hey day  dungarees - Waves and Wild - 
spring shorts - peppermint magazine - @heysewgeorgie - alyssa threads odette top - highball pants\ mckenzie style arc -
Heather Blazer - Friday Pattern Company)

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Welcome Sewists to our brand new podcast! Grab a vino or a cuppa and let us chat your ear off about sewing!! 
Love Hazel and Elle x

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