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Amy of Melbourne

@amyofmelbourne

Plus size sewist, knitter and crafter. Owner of The Craefty Witch Patterns. Let's learn lots, be kind and make things ๐Ÿชก๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงต Follow me on YouTube https://m.youtube.com/@amyofmelbourne

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Thank you so much for sharing!

16.06.2025 05:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finnish supermarkets do it better ๐Ÿ˜ Genuine Icelandic yarn right there next to the frozen pizza ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎโ™ฅ๏ธ

#suomi #icelandicyarn #yarnshopping

10.03.2025 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After 24 hours of flying we have finally arrived in Stockholm! I would be more excited but right now I'm just tired and I want a shower. Very grateful to have arrived safely though โค๏ธ

06.03.2025 12:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's too hot to do much else tonight but sit by the window and spin a little yarn ๐Ÿงถ ๐Ÿ›ž

#spinningwool #spinningwheel #spinweavevic

22.02.2025 10:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, I really thought I would be better by today but alas it is not to be

21.02.2025 09:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hand knit socks cuff in a blue and black speckled colour way

Hand knit socks cuff in a blue and black speckled colour way

Have I finished making all of my sewing Nordic travel clothes? No...
But have I finished my video for this week? Also no...
Ok, but, did I finish drafting the Patreon Pattern for March? Again no...
BUT I did start some new socks cos what else is a girl to do when stuck on the couch or in bed sick?

21.02.2025 08:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for supporting the content and sharing! I appreciate it so much!

17.02.2025 02:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#craftivism

16.02.2025 10:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Why is AOC Knitting? Knitting as Resistance
Why is AOC Knitting? Knitting as Resistance YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture

#Knitting
#Resist
#KeepCalmAndKnit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq0o...

15.02.2025 04:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 40 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's awesome!

16.02.2025 10:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow!

16.02.2025 10:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The knitting Nannas are incredible! Like the idea of a knit-in!?! Genuinely something doable!
I had the underground railroad quilts in my original take but some of my audio got corrupted! Once you start researching the topic it feels like everyone did it back in the day!

16.02.2025 10:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mate I think this after every market I do! It's so much!!!

16.02.2025 10:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Putting words into action today at A Plus Market in Melbourne. Provided a few crafting projects and some of my Prose of Knitting and crochet info sheets so my local community could hang out and craft together in the spaces chill out zone.
#communitybuilding #craftcommunity #craftivism

16.02.2025 10:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#craftivism #politicalaction #protest

14.02.2025 22:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New video out this week on the political nature of crafting and textile arts. Very excited to put my history degree to good use ๐Ÿคฃ
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

14.02.2025 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Bulk order of spindles done and ready to be posted. I don't usually change the filament colour, that's my other half's job, so I'm a bit proud of myself for doing it!

14.02.2025 22:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow thanks so much for sharing! I'm so glad you liked the video! I had so many more stories!
If you like the sabotage stories there is another about a pub owner in America who used to use her balls of wool to slip confederate information to the union in secret.
So many amazing stories!

14.02.2025 22:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Awe thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad you liked the video!!!

13.02.2025 23:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Actually using a pattern! It's from Country Cow Design and it's called the foldable travel backpack. I made one for my daughter a couple of weeks ago and the pattern is brilliant!

12.02.2025 05:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sewing together black mesh and elastic to create a water bottle pocket

Sewing together black mesh and elastic to create a water bottle pocket

Travel bag construction is officially underway. I never thought making an anti theft bag would be a possible make but here we are! To be honest even the idea that I can make my own bag with zips and decals and specialist pockets is wild to me!

#bagmaking #sewing #textiletourism

12.02.2025 04:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Plus size women wearing a white tee and a black wool skirt stands in front of a vintage treadle sewing machine

Plus size women wearing a white tee and a black wool skirt stands in front of a vintage treadle sewing machine

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I made a vintage inspired wool skirt this week in 38c degree weather and the full chaos sewing process is available to watch on YouTube

I am so happy with how this skirt turned out!

Pattern for this skirt will be my Patreon Pattern for March

#vintagesewing #plusizevintage #madewithwool

08.02.2025 11:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I stand for equality, justice, and love for all. I am proud to be an ally in the fight against fascism and bigotry.

I believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting local, independent businesses that champion inclusivity. Together, we rise! #craftivism

05.02.2025 12:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹

03.02.2025 08:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wanted to tag the authors featured but only @bernadettebanner.bsky.social is on this platform... You'll have to watch the video to find out the others ๐Ÿ˜…

30.01.2025 23:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sewing, Historic Costuming, Knitting and More? These are the ULTIMATE Books!
Sewing, Historic Costuming, Knitting and More? These are the ULTIMATE Books! YouTube video by Amy of Melbourne

New video out today, showing off my favourite sewing and crafting books!
Worth a visit to the library to try for yourself!

youtu.be/I0DG9zHrHnE

30.01.2025 23:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyone else struggling with character limits? I wanted to add sustainability gosh darn it! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

30.01.2025 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you into...

๐Ÿชก Sewing your own clothes?
๐Ÿ‘—Size inclusive fashion?
โœจ ADHD fueled side quests?
๐Ÿ“– Historic costuming?
๐ŸŒœ Cottagecore, whimsi goth and dark academia aesthetics?

Then let's connect! Follow me for content like this โฌ†๏ธโฌ†๏ธโฌ†๏ธ

I also have a YouTube channel and have the goal of 25k in 2025!

30.01.2025 22:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Emotional support sewing rat, still going strong after 20 years of pain cushion work. An admirable work ethic and a loyal servant ๐Ÿ˜

25.01.2025 05:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I watched and it is gorgeous, the tiny curtains turned out so well!!!! Bravo for going the extra mile and adding all the trim! ๐Ÿ’•

24.01.2025 03:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0