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  • @PatriotMomof5
    @PatriotMomof5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cute set

  • @analuisamom
    @analuisamom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a new member in your channel, but I have enjoyed every video... Your enthusiasm, is so appreciated...
    happy and positive people are a treasure

  • @dianecrews6130
    @dianecrews6130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your lighting is great

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Diana! I have an old makeup light over my cutting table. For filming, I have a couple extra lights. It’s just better with lights. My hubby, the photographer is all about lighting, it’s what makes his pictures so stunning. Like a secret that you get photographers don’t know. Lol.
      Hope your having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @debcobb9739
    @debcobb9739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for trying to show the pattern closer but there was a glare. The insert of the pattern was perfect. I love the top and the pants...yes indeed bring the sides of the shirt in all the way down to reduce the volume. I am 66 and I have been sewing since I was 7 and I still don't know the names of the fabrics. Especially the ITY and Challis and others. I look at the end of the bolt and the signs and I will take a photo of that so that I can remember what it is when I get it home. I haven't bought any fabric online but I do browse and I believe you have a jersey fabric. I used to sew almost everyday when my children were little. I got up early and sewed until they woke up and needed breakfast. I made most of what my daughter and I wore but I mostly do alteration for people and make memory quilts and craft now. thanks for sharing your #Fridaysews.

  • @BonnieJoan
    @BonnieJoan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh! Visiting a tulip farm sounds exquisite! All I see is snow and more snow. Spring is coming!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bonnie, I know, spring isn’t here yet. Lol. We don’t get snow all that much, but when we do it’s usually feb/mar, so we still have lots of winter left.
      Hope you’re having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @13xGrammy
    @13xGrammy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My gosh, what a ray of sunshine you are! You look so cute in both outfits you modeled, and I’d have never guessed you were in your 60’s! I have a couple tops I’ve made myself, but instead of taking them in...I need to LOSE about 15 lbs 🥺 I’m thinking I need to sew some comfy, loose lounge pants, as my jeans are getting tight 😂 I’ve practically eaten my way thru this pandemic! Thank you for sharing those gorgeous tulip pictures; ahhhh, springtime!!!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Vicky! Lol. These days we all need adjustable clothes, right??? Hope you’re having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @bridget9111
    @bridget9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes totally agree with you about life at 62 I’m shouting COVID I haven’t got time to put my life on hold! We love camping too. Kirsten sent me across from the dahlia society.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bridget, welcome!! I love Kristen and her wonderful channel. And YES! We need our lives back. Please please please let us go camping again!
      Hope your having a great day!
      Hugs, Stephanie 💙💙💙

  • @thedahliasewciety
    @thedahliasewciety 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a cute, comfy set! Love wearing tunics too! Oh those tulips are amazing ❤️ so glad I found you!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy I found you too! You are responsible for my latest obsession... I really want some flowers in my garden this year. I’m horrible at growing things, but I’m gonna change that!
      Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. 🌼🌸🌺💐

    • @ethanmaximus8050
      @ethanmaximus8050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i realize it is quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online?

    • @mitchellkasen5889
      @mitchellkasen5889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ethan Maximus Ehh I watch on flixportal. Just google for it=) -mitchell

    • @ethanmaximus8050
      @ethanmaximus8050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mitchell Kasen thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!

    • @mitchellkasen5889
      @mitchellkasen5889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ethan Maximus happy to help xD

  • @dianecrews6130
    @dianecrews6130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad I found you and I definitely like your clothing

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Diane, hope you’re having a great day!☀️☀️☀️

  • @bridget9111
    @bridget9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For exercise leggings try the ninja pants from 5 out of 4 patterns. It’s free. I tried it and ended up making four pairs! Just right fo now. Your outfit looks so cute 🥰

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my gosh! I’m putting that on my list! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @TodayinJensSewingRoom
    @TodayinJensSewingRoom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with you about the turquoise top - you've highlighted exactly what I don't like about tops like that on me. It's that wide-thru-the-upper bust section. And the length needs to be right - you're completely on the right track with your alterations to the top. The leggings are really cute!
    Oh, rain. Nice once in awhile but not for days on end! I'm with you, totally a summer girl. My birthday is in June and I don't know what I'd do if I lived Down Under - my birthday in the dead of winter? Crazy! I love it warm, the warmer the better.
    Your photos are beautiful! I wanna go to that place. I want my back yard to look like that place! Maybe this will be the year for gardening, who knows? ❤️☀️😘🌺

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the confirmation! Hoping to tackle that top today. June is such a nice month for a birthday. Mines March.
      And yes! I think this will be the year for gardening. I want to. I tried last year and it was a miserable failure. We’re gonna try again and see if we can thwart the gopher who ate all our plants last year. 😬
      Hope you’re having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @del5241
    @del5241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like you fabric is a challenge, so I bought a book, all new fabric savvy by Sandra Bettina. I’m also have that pattern, I ever sewed leggings, that is on my list of things to sew🥰

  • @annaadams1910
    @annaadams1910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Stephanie ~ I’m glad I found your channel recently in 2021. You look like you’re having fun with your sewing, and it shows. I began sewing again last March, after many, many years, and ❤️ it.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Anna, thanks for watching my channel!! Isn’t it fun to revisit old hobbies. I have never made more things than I have this year. And it’s only made me want more! It’s fun to learn new things, and that quest seems never ending when it comes to sewing. Lol💙💙💙

  • @PatriotMomof5
    @PatriotMomof5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful pictures. We in Michigan have Holland Mi that has the tulip festival every year. Gorgeous

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi MaryAnn, I think I’ve heard of that. It needs to go on my bucket list!!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @catherinefrasier4051
    @catherinefrasier4051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the fabric colors in the garments you're sewing right now. A long time ago I used to work with flat pattern design. I had a file of pattern pieces I liked that was separate from the patterns I had purchased, kind of a cross file. This file allowed me to add elements to patterns and switch things up. I like to use my camera when I'm buying fabric I take photos of the end of the bolt which shows care instructions and names. I can up load these to a file on my computer. I always love to see what you're working on. You keep me motivated!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my gosh...these are great ideas!! Thank you! I like to trace all my patterns anyway, so having “spare parts” is a great idea! Your close to me, right? When things get better we should meet up at the fabric store so I can pick your brain! Lol. Hope your having a great day! Hugs 💙

  • @mjk6814
    @mjk6814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im going to try this set. I am planing on reversing the colors. Multicolore on top and solid color for the bottom. I have learned that a solid colour top is spoiled if you get even the tiniest spot on the front.

  • @lindathompson5420
    @lindathompson5420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the turquoise top and leggings. With the adjustments you are planning to make it will be perfect!
    I am not a fan of winter either. Hence the move from Minnesota to Vegas.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Linda! How’s the weather in Vegas? Yes. Please bring on the spring!!! I’m totally ready. 🌻💐🌺🌸🌼🌷🥀

  • @donitatoavs
    @donitatoavs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ah!!!! I’m not the only one that struggles with the “should-sew” projects. I find that if I wait to sew the “shoulds” first, I become frozen!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re so right Donita! And what a pretty name you have.
      I also find that many of my shoulda end up being “nevers”, lol. Except for the dress for my granddaughter, I could never let her down.
      Have a wonderful weekend!
      💙🌷💙

  • @shannona6533
    @shannona6533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your frustration with the phone and iPad notifications made me laugh. I turned off all of my notifications because I fell like I get bombarded with messages etc. I had been sewing like crazy to complete holiday gifts and now I’m trying to finish a couple of baby bargello quilts and am getting ready to try a new bag pattern. I really want to learn how to make my own jackets for work so one of these days I’m going to learn how to modify those patterns.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my gosh! You’re right, I need to figure out those notifications, I don’t need that!!
      I really loved the holidays, but I’m so happy to get things back in to a calmer rhythm.
      Hope you’re having a great day!
      Hugs 💙💙💙

  • @gloriaaguilar692
    @gloriaaguilar692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just.need to say how youthful you are. Not a day over 50. But I get what you're saying about time fleeting. I look forward to cramming in many adventures in our RV too.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gloria, are you having the camper itch too?? I just wish we could travel like we used to. Even if we went somewhere, everything is closed. Hopefully soon. 🤞🏻. Spring is coming!!!!
      🌷🌼🌸🌺💐🌻🥀

    • @gloriaaguilar692
      @gloriaaguilar692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FarrellFocus We booked a week in June but I'm afraid even that will get canceled.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gloriaaguilar692 gosh...I sure hope not. I really want to get in lots of trips this year!

  • @dianamann3198
    @dianamann3198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Friday Stephanie! I enjoy your videos so much! You are so fun to listen to. Can you share the websites you ordered your fabrics from? I also don't know what materials are called, and that makes it hard to determine which material to buy when I'm in Joann's. Your idea of the swatch book is great idea. I love the pattern and the material of your new outfit, The leggings material is so pretty and fun. Your alterations for the top are spot on! Love the tulip pictures, so beautiful.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Diana, the two I’ve been getting knits from lately is knitpop, that’s the fabric in this video, and girl Charlee. Still looking for more. It’s a fun journey (sewing) and it seems like it’s one of never ending discovery. Lol. So fun!
      Hope you’re having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @galepracas9497
    @galepracas9497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The leggings look great on you and once you fix the top it will make a great set. I also love the summer, and living in Dubai it’s summer all year round.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gale! Oh my gosh, warm weather all the time...sounds lovely. I would probably miss winter then, lol. I always want what I can’t have. 😂😜😅

  • @walshjoy51
    @walshjoy51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stephanie, you need to move to San Diego. It never 🌧 here. We love our hybrid. We can’t store it at our house because of CCR’s but we do have covered storage close to home.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I LOVE San Diego! We used to live in Orange County. Didn’t even own a coat, lol. Lucky you! We need to take our camper down to SoCal for some exploring. Let me know if you have any favorite places. 😊

    • @walshjoy51
      @walshjoy51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FarrellFocus We don’t camp in San Diego but my niece loves Santee Lakes, super hot in the summer but spring and late fall are nice. If you like beach camping Campland on the Bay is popular and Silver Strand has a great beach but the camp sites are really only a parking lot. Carlsbad State beach is popular but impossible to get a spot.Let me know if you come south.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@walshjoy51 Those sound like great places that I want to check out! Thanks!

  • @socarole66
    @socarole66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That outfit is looking really good and with a bit of tweaking I’m sure you’ll be happy with it. I have that pattern but never noticed it had the leggings on it, just thought it was a tops pattern 🤣. Pattern matching on the leggings was👏🏼. We have a caravan and awning (i live in the UK) and know exactly what you mean re having to dry out canvas! We normally spend the whole holiday weather watching to see when the best time to take it down will be but you don’t get that option with a trailer tent! Thanks for your video. X

  • @lindaladner5880
    @lindaladner5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel thanks to Jen. You are adorable, almost my age (68), and the room you are in is my favorite color. I can’t wait to look back at your older videos. And BTW, if you ever go to Europe, go to Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam. We were there in May several years ago and I have never seen anything more beautiful. Acres and acres of beautiful flowers. Last thing, loved your leggings and turquoise top.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Linda! Welcome to my channel. 68? We could be sisters. Lol! I would love to see the gardens in Amsterdam. We saw Bouchard Gardens in Canada, I would LOVE to go back. I think I have two videos of our local tulip garden, it’s called Crystal Hermitage gardens. I’m really hoping they are open this year. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
      I want to take our camper and spend a couple days wandering through.
      Thanks for watching.
      Hugs 💙

  • @Lorij83
    @Lorij83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also want to learn the names of fabrics. I’m on a mission to perfect a bra. I have made one that is very comfortable! Good luck on learning your fabrics.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A bra? That intrigues me. I would love to hear more about that. (I hate bras!). Someone commented about a channel that explained all the fabrics. I’m trying to find it now and watch it. With sewing, there’s always something to learn about, isn’t there?
      Hugs to you! 💙

  • @pattisunnyflorida8595
    @pattisunnyflorida8595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was that fool for the LuLaRoe ban wagon leggings - 35+ and several other pieces, anyway that other color material is the same color as my cushions I asked you about yesterday. Love the set you made, it looks great on you... I thought you were a Virgo lol

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Patti, I’m a Pisces. 🐠 lol about the leggings. I guess I’m behind! How are the cushions coming along? Hugs. 💙💙💙

    • @bestillandknow2986
      @bestillandknow2986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FarrellFocus - I thought you were a Pisces, me too & not far off in age too. I now live on the east coast but moved from San Diego area years ago, but still have family in Temecula & San Marcos. Did you ever get a chance to film the Flower Fields in Carlsbad before they started destroying the area with homes? Just absolutely beautiful.....ranunculus not tulip.
      I enjoy your vids, you are a hoot!

  • @halesmoore
    @halesmoore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, although I agree that the pale pink jersey is too pale, I think if you colour blocked it with some dark grey it would brighten it up. Oh and there's no way you look anywhere near 60!

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uh oh...now I need to watch some videos on color blocking...because it sounds like a great idea! Yes, I’m an old lady, lol. My kid raising days are long gone, hence all the free time. something for you to look forward to...but at the same time rejoice in your kid years, it all seems to go so fast.
      Love your channel. It’s like visiting a friend. And I could listen to your accent all day. 😃
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Hugs! 💙

  • @karensnybeck1580
    @karensnybeck1580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First let me say,,,, we share the birth year. I too will be 62 in a few months. Days fly by quicker and quicker!!!!!! (Just like Mana said they would)
    I like your new outfit and with the adjustment it will be perfect! 5out of 4 has a free pattern for leggings that are Amazing!!!! It has a gusset and is life changing!!!!!! I have sew many of them now that should be ashamed,,,, but I’m not! Teehee
    I love our pics! They look like a picture postcards (as it’s said down South!)
    Have a fabulous week! Seeya soon! (Ya next vlog) 😎👏🏻🤠🌵👍🏻🤛🏻🎉🙏🍷🧚🏻‍♀️

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Karen, yay! It’s actually a great age to be in my book. Right? I’m excited to finish the top, hopefully today. And I’m going to go look for the pattern you mention right away! Thanks for sharing.
      Hope your having a great day!
      Hugs 💙

  • @SewingDee
    @SewingDee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, this is my first visit to your channel. Really enjoying what I’ve seen so far. Can’t help but wonder why I haven’t found you before. I love your top and leggings combo. I too have the same problem with tops like that. Will you unpick the sides and change the armscye depth too? Really interested to see how you tackle that.

  • @melissasteiner9039
    @melissasteiner9039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tomkat stitchery on TH-cam has a video series about fabric that might interest you. She is a wonderful instructor and explains things very well.

    • @FarrellFocus
      @FarrellFocus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Melissa, thank you so much for this recommendation! I saw it and then it was gone and I had to search for it again. These comments seem to hide from me...lol! I’m going to go watch it right now!
      Hugs 💙💙💙💙

  • @nancyschaffer7568
    @nancyschaffer7568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found you this morning. U look so much younger than 61. I am 63 and look no where as good as you. What's your secret? I love sewing. I have been seeing as long as I can remember. My Mama taught me so many short cuts in garment making. When I was a teenager I would come home from school and make a new dress to wear the next day. (My Mom had a fabric shop in our living room) anyway I lost her in 2016 and miss her so much. We loved going and buying fabric and buttons and just what ever to had to our board. I'll never use all the fabrics she had. But I will try. Have a great day. From SC.