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Amazing to see your costume! That embroidery is absolutely incredible!! Well done on making a new blouse, that does not look easy!!! That’s so cool you get to wear them quite often. We have nothing like that here!

Thank you, Karen Marie, for sharing your beautiful national costume. My husband's mother has hers on a mannequin at the front entrance of their house and no-one has ever really explained the pieces to me. I guess I didn't ask, not realising the significance!! She also has her mother's (bestemor's) costume and lots of ornaments, needlework and crockery on display around the house, which is all especially treasured now as besty (as I nicknamed her) passed away 3 weeks ago at 98. As an Australian, whose traditions are essentially non-traditions by comparison, it is wonderful to see so much love of country and heritage kept alive in my husband's family living here in the US. This video has given me more insight into their world. x

Wow! What a stunning dress you made for your daughter!!!

Hi Karen Marie. Wow! Your dress is stunning! How long did it take your dear mother to do all the beautiful embroidery?! And your shirt is amazing. I'm so impressed you were able to make it without a pattern. The nice thing about the tricky 90 degree part is that it's hidden by your dress 😉 Thank you so much for sharing. I'm off to watch the other video you mentioned. Hope you have a wonderful week!

that is one of the most beautiful outfits....i would treasure it as well...your mother did a wonderful job❤...tfs:)

Great shirt. Your outfit is stunning

I love your Bunad! It's wonderful dat you wear yours on special occasions. In most countries, the traditional costumes are disappearing but not in Norway it seems. It would be lovely to know more about the Bunad and when you wear them and what your husband wears.

Great work on your lovely shirt. Your national costume is just beautiful. Thanks very much for explaining and showing it to us. Cheers Mary

Interesting to see your bunad and shirt. I'm in the prosess of sewing Vest-agder bunad for my daughter's konfirmasjon next spring. Looots of hand sewing as you know 😅. Takk for at du deler ❤

Pirates are cool Karen Marie! I love your national costume and thank you so much for taking the time to let us share a little of your journey in making the new shirt. It's like a puzzle isn't it, when you don't have a specific pattern and instructions? But I think the outcome was very worth the effort! The embroidery is stunning as well and I agree a bag like that would be an awesome addition to modern clothing. Well, at least we still have pockets! Your pride in your heritage, your love for your mum, the special memories this outfit has for you and your pleasure in wearing it were a lovely moment in my day. Take care and see you next vlog. PS Off to check out some pirate shirt patterns!

Hello from Belgium, thank you for sharing your beautiful costume with us. The embroidery is beautiful. I think your shirt is very successful and also very interesting to see the construction. Because of your youtube video I am preparing to make a pair of jeans (I already have toile fabric) I will definitely look at pirate shirt patterns. Thank you for all the effort to share your creative challenges with us. Your national costume is really exceptionally beautiful.❤

Karen Marie, the t-shirt you were wearing in your video was beautiful. The print in the fabric was so soft, cheery, and summery! Bravo! for attempting trousers for your husband! Can't wait to see what you turn all your new fabrics into - the ones you showed and the ones on their way. X

Love, love, love! The pink and red dress is lovely on you. The block prints are gorgeous. The purple with orange flowers says it wants to be a skirt. The sage green with the pretty pink flowers could definitely be a slip dress (very sexy for your vacay). Lastly, the navy and white needs to be a blouse like the Fleur blouse from Fabric Godmother.

Remy raglan pattern for one of your Indian block prints would look amazing!

Oh I love that little nook you're filming in today! I think it's the books behind you and the view from the window. really liked both dresses and I think it's a great idea to reserve judgment on the Ruska until you've worn it a few times. Your Lotta dress looks gorgeous on you! your get away in February sounds wonderful. I will actually be in the UK in next February... and yes they are very good friends we are going to spend time with! I have some Indian block print and plan to make a sister coat . I have the Songbird duster Jack from Pattern Emporium. Sew different also have a range of patterns that are suitable for Indian block patterns, as well the Orchard dress pattern from Helen's Closet are a few you may wish to check out. Have a great week and see you next vlog 😃

I think the Chalk and Notch fringe dress would look great in the green block print. 😊

The pink and red fabric is absolutely gorgeous and hurrah for Lotta!!!! Ooh tough decision on the topstitching!!! The silver could look really cool! Your block prints are amazing!!!! I’m working on my version in the Fleur! It washed and ironed no problem … phew!!!!! Have a lovely weekend xxx

Love your dress it looks so happy. There must be one Donny shirt on the plans for one of those block prints they are stunning. Have fun🌻

hi love your fabrics, so pretty

Hi. Where did you buy the block print fabric? I'm hoping the UK.

It looks like the pocket piece is off grain, not the wrong size.

Right… so not content with making yourself perfect jeans, you just whipped up your husband a pair of trousers AND rescued a bride in her hour of need!!! You are amazing and a total superhero!!!! 😂😂😂😂 The jeans look great, th tweaks are going to make a big difference’ and your tulip top is super cute ❤❤

Great video…your gratitude is contagious…thank you for making my day!

Great video…enjoyed all your detail…

I hope you talk about the proper machine needles and threads….great video…thank you

I think the hinterland is so pretty! Lovely pattern! Your autumn plans are great! The blouses look so beautiful but quite tough work for sure ❤ There are no jeans that you can’t conquer ❤

Love the Somerset top & fabric choice. It looks lovely on you, together with the jeans. Look forward to the collaboration reveal. After all of your efforts in the toile fit, I'm sure the final fit will be perfect. You've also done a great job on your husband's trousers. I've been considering making some for my husband & after seeing your make, I feel I should really push myself into going ahead. Wow, Karen Marie, I really admire you tackling your neighbours wedding dress. It was not only a thoughtful thing to do but very brave. Enjoy the wedding. See you next week x

Wow, well done with the wedding dress. I helped a friend with a bridesmaid dress once and was terrified. ❤

Love your Somerset top Karen Marie! I really like Maven Patterns but for some reason haven't purchased any. Need to remedy this. And the fabric is gorgeous on you! Your determination to get the fit right on your jeans is so inspiring. I think the fit is gorgeous and the you have learnt so much I suspect. Wear them with pride! You helped your neighbour because you are good person and this shines through in all your videos. I think it will be fun to watch to help[ out today so even though you will be busy I hope you get to enjoy the atmosphere. Your husband's jean are really stylish and comfortable looking,well done. Great fabric purchases by the way. Can't wait to see what you make. Take care, have a great week and see you next video 🙃

I see what you mean on the jeans but you did a great job. They are nice and fit beautifully. Also I love the shirt you’re wearing. Great job.

I admire your tenacity over the fit of your jeans! I’ve not ever made any, and probably would never even try. As for the fit on my jeans I’m just happy to get the zip up and the button fastened! 😂

Ooooh I absolutely love that lotta!!!! And that green 🥰🥰🥰 looks beautiful with the jacket! So lovely to have some sunshine so you can be outside! You are flying it with the jeans!!!!👖 ❤❤❤

A very lovely video and so nice to see you. The stop you're wearing is so pretty; I love the colors and they look so good on you. Looking forward to seeing the garments you make. Your national outfit is so lovely! What a wonderful tradition. Thanks for a great plans video and have a great weekend!

Subscribed. I just picked up the stuff to sew again after over 15 years of not sewing anything. I plan to make S9441--S8510--S8456--S8085 and V1864 Just to start easy after not sewing for so long.

It is such a joy to listen to your videos, Karen Marie & I love the sound of your upcoming plans, some of which have now been added to my list. Have a lovely week.

I’m looking forward to all the jeans reveals, especially yours and Rachael’s. I purchased the Butano pattern during its release also, but haven’t made it up yet. I don’t enjoy putting PDFs together anymore so I need to send it off to be printed. I have some lovely eyelet that I want to use for that make. Enjoyed your vlog today! 😘

Hi there :) Karen Marie, love the look of these plans! If you aren’t comfortable with the word national costume, maybe you can go for norwegian traditional dress? I haven’t really made plans yet but you have inspired me to get on and make some! Xx

Great plans! What nationality is your costume? Just curious. I’m planning on making some cardigans and skirts for fall. Not sure which patterns yet. We are still in summer here in fact some of our hottest muggy weather for next weeks. Tomorrow is forecasted to be above 100 f. I do need a new pair of jeans this fall.

The great thing with plans is that they aren’t set in stone. Sooo… If the odd Nest sweatshirt suddenly turns up in your makes…embrace it! I had a look at the the Hathor and am really taken with it. Th silversaga aesthetic is really gorgeous. I’m heading into spring/summer here in Australia, so I may find myself checking these patterns out. I do want to make my self a tea dress and shirt dress (patterns TBC!) Also need to get over my fear and make a pair of trousers. I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew 🤔😱. Love plans videos and really enjoyed yours. See you next vlog :)

I enjoyed looking at your plans. I made my pillar in a red denim and it is my most worn item.

Lovely plans. Have made several Hathor vests, its a great pattern. Looking forward to Autumn sewing. I want to make some new dungarees, a few shirts, and a knit blazer. May also make another absolu jacket, west it like a cardigan, adore that pattern, have made several but would like one in every colour!

Wow the sewing room looks amazing! You’ll be cutting up a storm 😂😂 Love the Gaia top! What a gorgoeus colour! Really interesting about the fit on all your jeans!! Hope you have a lovely week ❤

Hi, Karen Marie! Your cutting table is wonderful! What a lovely gift your husband gave you! Enjoy!

Your video was very interesting. I enjoy seeing where other people live and what they're doing. Now that my husband and I are retired, we've been doing quite a bit of traveling. I've recently started thinking about something I could take along on car and plane trips. Not too big, not too much equipment required, etc. and I've started thinking EPP might just be the thing to do. It looks easily transportable and doesn't take up a lot of room while you're working on it. And my scrap stash is growing! I'll be giving EPP some more serious consideration.

Hi Karen Marie! Your Lotta is pretty and I can't wait to see your Out of the House version on you. I need to get that demin jacket pattern. The darts around the neck are such a nice feminine detail. I had never heard about rotating the direction of leg pattern pieces when making denim jeans. Interesting. Thank you for filming outside. Your sky is SO blue! Keep on expressing your love for your fabulous new cutting table. It's completely understandable! Good luck getting back into Full Circus Mode this week. (Ha ha...love that expression.)

When you spoke about your original thoughts and feelings about the Lotta dress I thought. “I’m thank goodness I’m not alone in my thinking!” But I do really like how it’s turned out for you. I don’t think you were being dismissive of the pattern or the model wearing it , but the way it was photographed didn’t immediately resonate with you. I liked how you paired it with your jacket. I can’t do double denim as it feels overwhelming on me. Separately no problems, but all blue denim? Too much for me. Thanks for the update on your jeans. How are you enjoying your new cutting table? Had my sutures removed on my second hand so I am now happily pottering about in my sewing lair. Have a great week and see you next vlog