Sewing Vlog: June 2025 – Overalls, Pants, Apron & Bags | Helens Closet, Style Arc & BF Patterns

🧵 June 2025 Sewing Makes | Sewing Patterns, Fitting Tips & Handmade Gifts
Hey lovely sewists! Welcome back to my sewing vlog 🎥 In this video, I’m sharing all the garments, accessories, and handmade gifts I created this month — with full details on patterns, sizes, adjustments, fabric choices, and sewing tips to help you on your own me-made journey! ✂️

Whether you're looking for sewing inspiration, pattern reviews, or giftable sewing projects, I’ve got you covered. I’ve also linked the sewing patterns below so you can sew along too!

📏 My Measurements
Bust: 114 cm | Waist: 113 cm | Hip: 117 cm

👇 Scroll for pattern links, size notes & handy tips 👇

1️⃣ Ruby Overalls
👖 Pattern: [Ruby Overalls – Helen’s Closet](https://helensclosetpatterns.com/prod...)
📐 Size: 18, with 5 cm added to leg length
🧵 Fabric: Cotton duck
💡 Tip: The facings are shorter than the main bib pieces – trim the excess after sewing.
💭 Thought: I skipped pattern matching and... I kind of regret it.

2️⃣ Bob Woven Pants (Version 3)
👖 Pattern: [Bob Woven Pant – Style Arc](https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-...)
📐 Size: Waist 18 / Hip 14
🧵 Fabric: Linen suiting
🪡 Adjustment: Removed 1 cm wedge from centre back waistband seam to first notch.
💭 Thought: Crotch too low — next time I’ll use the rise of the size 14.

3️⃣ Vacation Vibes Palazzo Pants
👖 Pattern: [Vacation Vibes – Pattern Emporium](https://patternemporium.com/products/...)
📐 Size: Waist 20 / Hip 18
🧵 Fabric: Rayon slub blend
🧷 View: High rise, subtle flare, foxy pocket, regular length
💡 Tip: The pocket facings were too short – likely a tracing error on my part.

4️⃣ Sam Apron (Free Pattern)
🧑‍🍳 Pattern: [Sam Apron – Helen’s Closet](https://helensclosetpatterns.com/prod...)
📐 Size: 8–12 | Height: 136–173 cm
🧵 Fabric: Heavyweight canvas + quilting cotton pockets
🎁 Gift for my mum 💜

5️⃣ Reusable Grocery Bags
🛍️ Pattern: Self-drafted
📐 Sizes: Large & Medium (scaled down 15%)
🧵 Construction: French seams, unlined
🎁 Also for mum’s birthday

6️⃣ Bestie Bag
👜 Pattern: [Bestie Bag – BF Patterns](https://bfpatterns.com/products/besti...)
📐 Size: Medium
🧷 View: A, no pleats, Option 3 strap & hardware
🎁 Gifted to a family friend — my TNT bag pattern of 2025 (3 made so far!)

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