Love your point of view. As a sewist returning to sewing after 45 years I can appreciate what you've learned through your makes about fabrics and patterns . I like the patterns you chose. Very flattering.
Thanks Raquel. The one thing I find being older and a larger lady is that I have to seriously consider whether the styles I make won't make me look like mutton dressed as lamb as they say. The annoying thing is that so many of todays pattern styles remind me of what I wore in my younger days but I wonder if I can still get away wearing that style these days. So basically I find the sewing keeps my mind stimulated and if the dress doesn't appeal after I have completed then someone in the Charity shop might benefit from wearing it. A slight waste of time and money in some ways but I just think it will keep me on my toes to make sure I make nice clothes.
And I was a very dark brown haired girl almost all.my life until my hair started going grey in my mid 50's. And I agree I tell myself off when I forget to add pockets to anything. 😍👍😘
I really love your point of view for mature women! I have every pattern you made and it is very nice to see your makes! I have been sewing for many years, but put my sewing machine away some time ago....I recently brought it back out, had some issues with the stitches, long story made short, bought a new one! I have been having so much fun, learning new techniques and buying all the patterns! Please keep making video's!!
Hi Deborah. Despite the fact that I used to be an advanced sewer I'm finding, like yourself, new techniques to create these wonderful garments from the patterns. I'm enjoying making these videos and hope that they, amuse, educate, entertain and help to show other sewers possible the pros and cons of garment making for the larger woman.
Lovely to see a vlog by a more mature lady:-) Love the foxy dress, you really don't need to worry about wearing a cardigan with it, it looked lovely from the front and the back without one!
Hi. Thanks for giving an older ladies pov. You are right, in that something that looks great on paper, doesn't necessarily translate to an older body. Everything is in a different place for one thing! Your info on the pitfalls is really useful. I live in the North East of England too and got some tips for fabric shops I wasn't aware of, so thanks for that . Well done with your dresses. I thought they were great. Keep going. You are doing a great job.
How did I miss answering you Lindylou? So sorry about that! I've been creating a few garments lately and so hopefully you will be able to see more of my Vlogs soon. I was rather dubious about doing Vlogs being as I'm older and larger than the rest of the young girls so I'm pleased that you've enjoyed and learned something from watching them.
It's lovely to have a sewist my age to watch. I have yet to conquer fitting my "new size." Your dresses are all lovely and look beautiful on you. What a shame about the white side of the knit showing through. It is a great dress. Hope you do make another.
Thanks Kathy. You chose the correct words there...conquer fitting my "new size." At size 12 years ago there was never any problem fitting clothes to me but sadly an increase in girth along with sway back have really led to some challenging adjustments. We'll get there in the end. chuckle
You prolly dont care at all but does anybody know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I love any assistance you can offer me!
@Gibson Abel i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I just found you and I am loving the music as well as watching you model what you've made. Keep it up....we need more people who aren't pencil thin, and have mature curves.
Thank you Brandy. When I wonder why I'm doing vlogs it just takes someone like yourself to remind me that we larger ladies need a vlog so we can see what that slim looking garment looks like on a larger lady. Plus I like making them of course. Chuckle
I think you are way to hard on yourself! I think you are absolutely lovely. Being a senior myself and long gone the size of yesteryear, I think you look beautiful in all of your makes. Love the dresses and top. I want to run out and get some patterns. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to look at more of them as I just found your vlog.
Hi Naomi, lovely to hear from you and know that another subscriber likes what I am doing. I think it's hard when you get older and acquire all the bumps and bulges that comes with old age to try and tell yourself you look good in something. Probably because we are surrounded by so many sylph like younger figures. Perhaps if the magazines showed us NORMAL folks with standard bodies wearing clothes we might not punish ourselves as much. Ah well, the joys of getting older. Chuckle.
I have a body style like you and I was thrilled to see you sharing your sewing experiences. Loved this video. So fun to watch. Hope you continue to share.
You know there are times when I wonder what the heck I am doing making vlogs and then people like yourself remind me that it's nice to see an older person doing them who isn't slim and can show you what clothes look like on a larger figure, and then I think "Yes I should carry on". Plus I think it amuses my kids and grandkids that their Grandma is a vlogger! ;-)
Thatnks for the comments Barbara. I have to confess that to date the beautiful skirt hasn't yet been worn! And that's over a year ago that I made it. I really must get it out and wear it now the colder months are closing in. ;-) x
I so agree with you! I reckon, I'm in the age like you and I love to see another woman in similar size and age. Well done, I'd love to see more from you. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Beautiful items that you have made. The dress that you made with the narrow shoulders looks very slimming on you. Truly love the fabric. I’m like you, I love florals. You are a very beautiful lady and I think that you would look lovely in anything.
Thank you Sharon. I'm pleased you like my vlogs. I love florals. I have purchased some lovely floral fabrics which hopefully this summer will be made into some lovely garments. ;-)
They say we are our harshest critic! Think your dresses are lovely!! Well made and fit you well ! Only just found your site and have worked my way back to your first blog! Loving them ☺☺☺
I've just found you today and am so very glad to do so. Most women aren't toothpicks or even perfectly proportioned and I'm thrilled to see that you're making clothing that fits and is comfortable rather than clothing that attempts to cover up your shape. Maybe some of your courage will wear off. I stopped sewing when I couldn't figure out how to make a pattern that said it was for someone with my measurements actually fit. This last winter I began sewing again. Just by chance I stumbled upon the SECRET that no one share that should be on every pattern envelope. If you wear a C cup bra or above, or if your full bust measurement is more than two inches larger than your high bust measurement--around the chest and just under the arm pits--use the high bust measurement when choosing the pattern. Then, you won't have to cut out several inches of fabric from the sides. If I'd known this years ago, I would never have stopped sewing.
Teresa, what a great idea about bust measurement. I will have to check that out. Making the right size is much harder when you get older. I never had a problem when I was a size 12 but Oh these bumps and bulges and a bust that seems to have inflated beyond belief from a 34B to 36GG make dressmaking much more of a challenge. Chuckle
I just found your channel. I’ve watched some of the more recent vlogs and I’m now going back to catch up! It’s nice seeing a woman more my age. I haven’t sewn dresses in years but with some of the aging concerns I’m planning to restart. The arms! And most dresses in the store are sleeveless,ugh and if they have sleeves they are way too tight. I’m enjoying you and hope to go from watching to sewing soon.
Lovely to get to read about you. I thought it might be nice to start a vlog where we can all relate to body size and age. And of course, I can amuse you all with my antics and goings on. And go on, get that machine out again and have a tinker. It will keep those brain cells working as well as give you something more to do than sit and watch TV or read all day. Chuckle. ;-) x
I think the dress with the little foxes fitted you very well. It looked great on you. I loved the style. It is a "Happy" dress! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.
I started watching you about 2 years ago and you are as charming on your first vlog as now1. I like that you graduated past all black prints because you look pretty good in your wardrobe these days.. The white-backed knit was "you get what you pay for" and probably didn't stay in your wardrobe long but it did have excellent drape. Just a ? When you say you will wear it to work with a cardigan - are you still teaching or working in the shoppe? Love having you on the You Tube channel and I'm glad you stuck to it. Thanks
Brilliant Lady. Xx. Left you a better comment on your bra making video. Working my way through all at the moment. .... I am 70 next year so love your honesty.... Like you, in my head I am bloody younger xx 😂😂😂
Hello, I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. I'm also a 16/18 uk size and was pleased to see the versions you made. Also I am a north east girl like yourself. I'm in County Durham. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your lovely makes X
Hi Maureen, lovely to hear from you and hear you are a fellow North East girl. x I have several makes to show you all in a coming vlog so fingers crossed it will be sooner rather than later.
Another vlog I seem to have missed. I think you look really beautiful in all of the dresses, and absolutely love your hair too. It’s such a shame about the last dress with the white showing through because it was very flattering especially loved the pockets, and those holes on the top could be covered up with a cardigan, yes loved them all. X
Wow that was a long time ago when the wrinkles were on the fabric and not the face. 🤣😂🤣😂 I liked all if those patterns and following a question from a viewer about them it reminded me of that fact. I must perhaps revisit at least one some time. 👍😍
michoumakes Not true you are still beautiful, and I don’t see any wrinkles, you should see mine😏😁 Thank you for my package that arrived today, the magnetic clasps, just what I needed. Next purchase i make will be your book. X
I like all you've made and love all the fabric and pattern choices. Everything looks very nice on you. I do agree the one dresses fabric isn't good although it doesn't really show too bad in the pictures of your wearing it.
This is the first video of yours that I have watched. Glad to see you joined the you tube brigade lol. I too am a seasoned soul and it is nice to see a mature frame. Your makes are really nice and suggest you not be so hard on yourself. We obviously have too much time on our hands and think too much. I know how that is. Look forward to seeing more makes.
Thanks Brenda. I agree, we get far too critical of ourselves. I know many folks my age say they don't like looking at themselves in the mirror because their bodies have changed so much. It's good to know you enjoyed my vlog. ;-)
I am so happy to have found you. I a lady who is older than yourself (62) but similar body shape who has literally just started sewing - not done since 14 at school and didn't take it up as an option for O'levels so making anything is a joy still to come for me, spent most of the last week breaking needles, clearing jams, taking out and putting in race and other fun things - learning a lot about sewing machine repairs rather than sewing but hopefully soon I will sort out right needle, right tension etc and actually do more than sew straight ( well wonky still ) lines and I will be able to take the hints and tips you kindly give and put them to use in my own garments. Off to watch more of your videos now.
Hi Momma. Great to hear from you. The fact that you have had to fix machines first must have made you more aware of how to overcome those problems. Better to get the issues over first so you can then sew. Start easy and take it from there. If you ever need help in any area don't hesitate to get in touch with me. My computer doesn't have a thumbs up symbol but if it did, it would come here... ;-)
Ha ha, I did think "Oh Oh, another man. Now what does he want?" Chuckle I use Instagram and many of the ladies I liaise with have noticed an abundance of strange men wanting to follow us! I can understand the other girls because they are young but ME!!!! an old woman. They must be after my money! Not that I have any of course. Chuckle
Lovely to see a slightly older vlogger on TH-cam. Have you been checking 'finished garment sizing ' as well as the cut size on your pattern envelopes/instructions? I always use the two measurements now to decide which size I'll make. I t would also be lovely if you did the 'Seamstress Tag', so we can all learn a little more about your life/sewing journey. 🤓
Hi Jenni, I read your message and then lost it before I could reply. At last I have found you again. Your comment about finished garment sizing was mentioned in someone else's vlog and I hadn't realised that they did this these days. So, yes I am making better use of that now. I have done a seamstress tag... Here's the link th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=2V8wruawWDA ;-)
I’m absolutely loving your videos. Love that you are from my generation and love the Geordie accent. I’m from the North East but haven’t live there since my late twenties. Love all your dresses especially the one you are wearing with the gorgeous yellow flowers. I look forward to watching more
Thanks Hila I shall, one day, dive into your Burda's too. When I was your age I bought all the magazines. Took me a while to come to terms with pattern sheets, mind you. And the fact that you had to add seam allowances.But I just thought they often surpassed other patterns. Such a shame I moved house and decided to bin them all. That was way back in the days before eBay. Chuckle.
Hi, have just found your video, how great and what a natural you are in front of the camera !!! I found your video both watchable and informative. What a shame I live down in Somerset, would love to pop round for a cuppa and a chat. Well done, and keep up the good work xx
Hi Suzanne I read this message ages ago and then lost it so I couldn't reply. I'm pleased you enjoy my videos. I aim to keep you entertained, educated and hmmm Somerset is a place I have yet to visit, although my husband tells me it's a beautiful place, so what a shame a cuppa and a chat can't happen. xx
Hi Jean I once got a colour palette done many years back and the lady gave me a little circular fabric swatch thingamabob. I was classed as a summer colour palette person and I remarked that black and white weren't there and she said they were standard colours for everyone. I have always worn black with dark pinks, lime or army green but was surprised to see that navy, dark brown burgundy. dark green, and purple were there too. The funny thing is that apart from the navy, which I love, when I have made clothes in burgundy and dark green especially I simply don't feel comfortable in the colours yet everyone says they suit me! Mind you, in those days my hair was dark brown so perhaps now with greying/blonde hair those colours might just suit me now. Perhaps I ought to try so thanks for making that suggestion. You may see a michoumakes creation in those colours one day. ;-)
Michou , what lovely outfits. Have you ever looked at sure fit design? I think you would get some great ideas and helps with getting a great fit. I am trying to get rund to sewing again and you have given me more ideas
Hi Mary, I almost missed replying to you. TH-cam held your comment in the 'Held for Review' section. Why? I really don't know but never mind I've put you nicely in amongst all the other ladies messages. I have heard of sure fit designs and when I first started sewing they were considered to be the 'BIG' thing although in the UK they proved very expensive. I did do a fashion and design course when in my 30's and was educated on how to take my body measurements and design and create my own patterns. In those days being a sylph-like UK size 12, I really didn't need to make many adjustments on my pattern designs. It's only now that I have picked up sewing again that I realise what with all these newly developed body bumps and bulges that I appear to have acquired there is a greater need to make my own pattern to fit my body. I have the books, I have the knowledge but sadly despite my age, I am still not retired and I would relish a little more time to be able to get on with it. Chuckle Ah well, ONE DAY!!!! x
9202 I would say pips the other. It hangs beautifully. The 9149 had a strange sleeve setting in that it actually was set further towards the neck and seemed to be more fiddly to assemble. 😍
Your reply is greatly appreciated, being a beginner, makes big complications impossible for me. I have not made my dress so far and I am getting a bit nervous now that I have to sew the dress. Many thanks for your reply. I really enjoy your vlogs! xx
What an absolutely flattering pattern! I’m in Australia and immediately went searching for the pattern - I found it online in our local Spotlight store - which was wonderful, until I saw the price $34 well I nearly fell over. Anyway I watched your video again and being of similar shape and proportions as you I decided I had to buy it……baked beans on toast for a couple of nights will be well worth it 😂😂😂
@@michoumakes thank you Michou, it’s how it is at times in Australia, they’re often around $20 odd dollars, sometimes they go on sale for around $10 or $15. Cheaper from overseas but the cost of postage makes it as expensive if not more. I did buy it, just won't mentioned it to hubby! Hahaha 🌹❤
I like your top. I measure myself across the chest by the arm pits and pick my patterns according by that size. Nancy Zieman has a book on it. By doing this my clothing is never to baggy on the shoulders and around the neck. I use a size 12 and the pattern according to the measurements says I should use a size 20.
That's interesting Brigitte I've never done it that way but it sounds sensible because our shoulders more of less stay the same yet it's our bust and bottom that changes. I'll check that out next time I make a top. ;-)
Hi, I just found you! PLEASE keep making these videos! As a pear shaped girl who is in the large end of the wardrobe spectrum, I am SOOOOOO happy to see what patterns look like on someone with a similiar to my morphology! Thanks so much! Ps, all your makes are great! they look great on you and i think you are too harsh on yourself :) Be nice :) . I would love to know how you made the matching scarf for your blouse!? also for the sleeve that was too short, if you have any left over fabric you could add a wide cuff to it and that would get it well below your elbow :) thanks again!!! can't wait to watch your other videos :)
Hi Mellie Good to read that you are enjoying my vlogs for larger ladies (and those not so large but who like a chuckle now and again) I'm going to do a vlog on scarves sometime so keep an eye open for it. ;-)
Hi! I've just discovered your channel and loving your vlogs!! I think your dresses and fabrics are superb and your sense of humour is great! I'm a lady of a certain age too 👍 Have you tried Cashmerette patterns at all? They are an indie company, designed for ladies with curves and are beautifully drafted. The instructions are pretty spot on too. I've subscribed to your channel and i think you are doing a fabulous job, keep up the great work! Best wishes, Liz
do you have any pictures of yourself wearing that original Vogue dress? sounds gorgeous. I see you are coming up on your one year anniversary on You Tube
Hi Janice That's an interesting question. To be honest I really don't know. We weren't as liberal with camera taking as we are these days and since it's always me behind the camera I have more photos of other members of my family than I have of myself. I do jest with them that if I go first then they will only have the memories as no one takes pictures of me. Since then my son seems to snap as many as he can of me. Now I'm asking him if he knows something I don't! Anyway I shall have to have a look through my old photo albums and see if anyone did manage to catch me in that dress. Chuckle And yes it is a year I've been on youtube although I'm a little slower in gaining followers as opposed to the 'youngees' but that's fine with me. Also, I had hoped to have a load of vlogging time in January and there appears to have been so many setbacks that I haven't even had a chance to pick up a camera. We have had split half terms for the grandkids and we are the first port of call for looking after them so Mummy's and Daddy's can get to work. So here's hoping I will get the opportunity to pick up the camera and do some vlogging next week. ;-)
Hi Lynn, I actually made a pair in January but wasn't too keen on the end product so off it went into the Charity bag. I would have filmed it to let you see what I didn't like about them but I was so busy in January and had lost my main camera that in the end I never got round to it. The charity bag is still there so you never know I might pull them out to talk about them. However, the answer is Yes I'm going to make trousers and hopefully soon. I'm running out of decent 'bought' trousers and making them would be such a better idea. So, hopefully soon you will get a vlog on them.
Love your point of view. As a sewist returning to sewing after 45 years I can appreciate what you've learned through your makes about fabrics and patterns . I like the patterns you chose. Very flattering.
Thanks Raquel. The one thing I find being older and a larger lady is that I have to seriously consider whether the styles I make won't make me look like mutton dressed as lamb as they say. The annoying thing is that so many of todays pattern styles remind me of what I wore in my younger days but I wonder if I can still get away wearing that style these days.
So basically I find the sewing keeps my mind stimulated and if the dress doesn't appeal after I have completed then someone in the Charity shop might benefit from wearing it. A slight waste of time and money in some ways but I just think it will keep me on my toes to make sure I make nice clothes.
Now, that black dress with the bright foxes on it is fantastic on you, so flattering...
Decided to watch some of your olders videos, I love these dresses on you. I also just love you as a blonde! Pockets are just the best.
And I was a very dark brown haired girl almost all.my life until my hair started going grey in my mid 50's. And I agree I tell myself off when I forget to add pockets to anything.
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I really love your point of view for mature women! I have every pattern you made and it is very nice to see your makes! I have been sewing for many years, but put my sewing machine away some time ago....I recently brought it back out, had some issues with the stitches, long story made short, bought a new one! I have been having so much fun, learning new techniques and buying all the patterns! Please keep making video's!!
Hi Deborah. Despite the fact that I used to be an advanced sewer I'm finding, like yourself, new techniques to create these wonderful garments from the patterns. I'm enjoying making these videos and hope that they, amuse, educate, entertain and help to show other sewers possible the pros and cons of garment making for the larger woman.
Lovely to see a vlog by a more mature lady:-)
Love the foxy dress, you really don't need to worry about wearing a cardigan with it, it looked lovely from the front and the back without one!
Thanks Karen. I'm pleased you are enjoying my vlogs and thanks for the compliment too. ;-)
Hi. Thanks for giving an older ladies pov. You are right, in that something that looks great on paper, doesn't necessarily translate to an older body. Everything is in a different place for one thing! Your info on the pitfalls is really useful. I live in the North East of England too and got some tips for fabric shops I wasn't aware of, so thanks for that . Well done with your dresses. I thought they were great. Keep going. You are doing a great job.
How did I miss answering you Lindylou? So sorry about that!
I've been creating a few garments lately and so hopefully you will be able to see more of my Vlogs soon.
I was rather dubious about doing Vlogs being as I'm older and larger than the rest of the young girls so I'm pleased that you've enjoyed and learned something from watching them.
It's lovely to have a sewist my age to watch. I have yet to conquer fitting my "new size." Your dresses are all lovely and look beautiful on you. What a shame about the white side of the knit showing through. It is a great dress. Hope you do make another.
Thanks Kathy. You chose the correct words there...conquer fitting my "new size."
At size 12 years ago there was never any problem fitting clothes to me but sadly an increase in girth along with sway back have really led to some challenging adjustments. We'll get there in the end. chuckle
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@Gibson Abel i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
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I just found you and I am loving the music as well as watching you model what you've made. Keep it up....we need more people who aren't pencil thin, and have mature curves.
Thank you Brandy. When I wonder why I'm doing vlogs it just takes someone like yourself to remind me that we larger ladies need a vlog so we can see what that slim looking garment looks like on a larger lady. Plus I like making them of course. Chuckle
Hi I enjoy your videos and yes, it's good to hear from a more mature lady's perspective! Please keep making the videos! 😀
Hi Lisa
I'm pleased you liked it. I'm quite enjoying making them. It's challenging but it keeps the brain cells working.
chuckle x
How fun to have this one pop up watching now after preasent videos
My very first one I believe! Definitely a blast from the past! 😍👍😉
So nice to see someone older and my size. I will watch anything you post so keep them coming.
Oooh then I'd better get making more vlogs. Good to read that you are enjoying them.
x
All were beautiful! Great jib!
I think you are way to hard on yourself! I think you are absolutely lovely. Being a senior myself and long gone the size of yesteryear, I think you look beautiful in all of your makes. Love the dresses and top. I want to run out and get some patterns. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to look at more of them as I just found your vlog.
Hi Naomi, lovely to hear from you and know that another subscriber likes what I am doing. I think it's hard when you get older and acquire all the bumps and bulges that comes with old age to try and tell yourself you look good in something. Probably because we are surrounded by so many sylph like younger figures. Perhaps if the magazines showed us NORMAL folks with standard bodies wearing clothes we might not punish ourselves as much. Ah well, the joys of getting older. Chuckle.
your a delight to watch and you look amazing in all the outfits. Happy Easter
Thank you so much. Happy easter to you too Evangeline. 😘👍
thank you so much Evangeline. (love your name too). 😘
Really enjoying your episodes. I am 57 and like the mature perspective. Your makes all look great.
Hi Kerry. Good to read that you enjoyed my vlog. I hope to do more soon.
Cheers
Micheline
LOVE your videos...
Hi Mie
I completely missed you little message. I'm pleased you are enjoying my videos. Hopefully more will be on their way. ;-)
I have a body style like you and I was thrilled to see you sharing your sewing experiences. Loved this video. So fun to watch. Hope you continue to share.
You know there are times when I wonder what the heck I am doing making vlogs and then people like yourself remind me that it's nice to see an older person doing them who isn't slim and can show you what clothes look like on a larger figure, and then I think "Yes I should carry on".
Plus I think it amuses my kids and grandkids that their Grandma is a vlogger!
;-)
I love your video. Keep making them.
Ooooh I'll try. Chuckle x
The one with the narrow shoulders really looks good on you. The circular skirt looks best on us with full hips. Love that dress on you.
Thatnks for the comments Barbara. I have to confess that to date the beautiful skirt hasn't yet been worn! And that's over a year ago that I made it. I really must get it out and wear it now the colder months are closing in.
;-)
x
As enjoyable as the ones 4 years later.
Happy day to you and his Lordship. Going to watch all your Vlogs! I wish I could have you make my dresses! Just lovely!
I so agree with you! I reckon, I'm in the age like you and I love to see another woman in similar size and age. Well done, I'd love to see more from you. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hi Angela Good to hear from you. I am hoping to get more vlogs done in the coming weeks so watch this space.
I'm so glad your vloging!I'm 60yrs old. Same range as you. Your enspireing
Beautiful items that you have made. The dress that you made with the narrow shoulders looks very slimming on you. Truly love the fabric. I’m like you, I love florals. You are a very beautiful lady and I think that you would look lovely in anything.
Thank you Sharon. I'm pleased you like my vlogs. I love florals. I have purchased some lovely floral fabrics which hopefully this summer will be made into some lovely garments.
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They say we are our harshest critic! Think your dresses are lovely!! Well made and fit you well ! Only just found your site and have worked my way back to your first blog! Loving them ☺☺☺
I've just found you today and am so very glad to do so. Most women aren't toothpicks or even perfectly proportioned and I'm thrilled to see that you're making clothing that fits and is comfortable rather than clothing that attempts to cover up your shape. Maybe some of your courage will wear off. I stopped sewing when I couldn't figure out how to make a pattern that said it was for someone with my measurements actually fit. This last winter I began sewing again. Just by chance I stumbled upon the SECRET that no one share that should be on every pattern envelope. If you wear a C cup bra or above, or if your full bust measurement is more than two inches larger than your high bust measurement--around the chest and just under the arm pits--use the high bust measurement when choosing the pattern. Then, you won't have to cut out several inches of fabric from the sides. If I'd known this years ago, I would never have stopped sewing.
Teresa, what a great idea about bust measurement. I will have to check that out. Making the right size is much harder when you get older. I never had a problem when I was a size 12 but Oh these bumps and bulges and a bust that seems to have inflated beyond belief from a 34B to 36GG make dressmaking much more of a challenge. Chuckle
I just found your channel. I’ve watched some of the more recent vlogs and I’m now going back to catch up! It’s nice seeing a woman more my age. I haven’t sewn dresses in years but with some of the aging concerns I’m planning to restart. The arms! And most dresses in the store are sleeveless,ugh and if they have sleeves they are way too tight. I’m enjoying you and hope to go from watching to sewing soon.
Lovely to get to read about you. I thought it might be nice to start a vlog where we can all relate to body size and age. And of course, I can amuse you all with my antics and goings on. And go on, get that machine out again and have a tinker. It will keep those brain cells working as well as give you something more to do than sit and watch TV or read all day. Chuckle. ;-) x
Love your vlogs! You have boosted my confidence to sew garments again. Keep up the good work.
I love the video I am 46 and curvy so I am so happy 😁 to found you !!!!! Thank you ! Kisses from France 🇫🇷
Hi Sarah, Great to hear from you and I'm pleased to read that you are enjoying my vlogs.
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I really enjoy you vlogs. I appreciate vlogs by my contemporaries. I've watched all of them !
Thank you very much. ;-)
I think the dress with the little foxes fitted you very well. It looked great on you. I loved the style. It is a "Happy" dress! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.
Now that's a nice way to describe it...A happy Dress. I like that Clara. Thanks for watching. x
The top looks fab on you, loved the scarf with it!! I am also just getting back to sewing after working so long, and i love it. Thanks for sharing....
I started watching you about 2 years ago and you are as charming on your first vlog as now1. I like that you graduated past all black prints because you look pretty good in your wardrobe these days.. The white-backed knit was "you get what you pay for" and probably didn't stay in your wardrobe long but it did have excellent drape. Just a ? When you say you will wear it to work with a cardigan - are you still teaching or working in the shoppe? Love having you on the You Tube channel and I'm glad you stuck to it. Thanks
Brilliant Lady. Xx. Left you a better comment on your bra making video. Working my way through all at the moment. .... I am 70 next year so love your honesty.... Like you, in my head I am bloody younger xx 😂😂😂
Hello, I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. I'm also a 16/18 uk size and was pleased to see the versions you made. Also I am a north east girl like yourself. I'm in County Durham. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your lovely makes X
Hi Maureen, lovely to hear from you and hear you are a fellow North East girl. x
I have several makes to show you all in a coming vlog so fingers crossed it will be sooner rather than later.
Another vlog I seem to have missed. I think you look really beautiful in all of the dresses, and absolutely love your hair too. It’s such a shame about the last dress with the white showing through because it was very flattering especially loved the pockets, and those holes on the top could be covered up with a cardigan, yes loved them all. X
Wow that was a long time ago when the wrinkles were on the fabric and not the face. 🤣😂🤣😂
I liked all if those patterns and following a question from a viewer about them it reminded me of that fact.
I must perhaps revisit at least one some time. 👍😍
michoumakes Not true you are still beautiful, and I don’t see any wrinkles, you should see mine😏😁 Thank you for my package that arrived today, the magnetic clasps, just what I needed. Next purchase i make will be your book. X
Your so cute and sassy. Keep going with the vlogs.
Hi Carmen, thanks for the compliment. It's appreciated, and comments like yours always spur me on to make more vlogs. ;-)
I like all you've made and love all the fabric and pattern choices. Everything looks very nice on you. I do agree the one dresses fabric isn't good although it doesn't really show too bad in the pictures of your wearing it.
Thanks Lee Ann, good to hear from you and read your comments. It's lovely to get feedback from my viewers. ;-)
This is the first video of yours that I have watched. Glad to see you joined the you tube brigade lol. I too am a seasoned soul and it is nice to see a mature frame. Your makes are really nice and suggest you not be so hard on yourself. We obviously have too much time on our hands and think too much. I know how that is. Look forward to seeing more makes.
Thanks Brenda. I agree, we get far too critical of ourselves. I know many folks my age say they don't like looking at themselves in the mirror because their bodies have changed so much. It's good to know you enjoyed my vlog. ;-)
I am so happy to have found you. I a lady who is older than yourself (62) but similar body shape who has literally just started sewing - not done since 14 at school and didn't take it up as an option for O'levels so making anything is a joy still to come for me, spent most of the last week breaking needles, clearing jams, taking out and putting in race and other fun things - learning a lot about sewing machine repairs rather than sewing but hopefully soon I will sort out right needle, right tension etc and actually do more than sew straight ( well wonky still ) lines and I will be able to take the hints and tips you kindly give and put them to use in my own garments. Off to watch more of your videos now.
Hi Momma. Great to hear from you. The fact that you have had to fix machines first must have made you more aware of how to overcome those problems. Better to get the issues over first so you can then sew.
Start easy and take it from there. If you ever need help in any area don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
My computer doesn't have a thumbs up symbol but if it did, it would come here...
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You are an inspiration....I love watching your vlogs...your makes look great on you 😍
Ha ha, I did think "Oh Oh, another man. Now what does he want?" Chuckle
I use Instagram and many of the ladies I liaise with have noticed an abundance of strange men wanting to follow us! I can understand the other girls because they are young but ME!!!! an old woman. They must be after my money! Not that I have any of course. Chuckle
Lovely to see a slightly older vlogger on TH-cam. Have you been checking 'finished garment sizing ' as well as the cut size on your pattern envelopes/instructions? I always use the two measurements now to decide which size I'll make. I
t would also be lovely if you did the 'Seamstress Tag', so we can all learn a little more about your life/sewing journey. 🤓
Hi Jenni, I read your message and then lost it before I could reply. At last I have found you again. Your comment about finished garment sizing was mentioned in someone else's vlog and I hadn't realised that they did this these days. So, yes I am making better use of that now.
I have done a seamstress tag...
Here's the link th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=2V8wruawWDA
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I’m absolutely loving your videos. Love that you are from my generation and love the Geordie accent.
I’m from the North East but haven’t live there since my late twenties.
Love all your dresses especially the one you are wearing with the gorgeous yellow flowers.
I look forward to watching more
Hello! So lovely to see you on YT! Love your pattern selection and you have wanting to dive into my Vogues :-). Thanks for sharing. xx
Thanks Hila
I shall, one day, dive into your Burda's too. When I was your age I bought all the magazines. Took me a while to come to terms with pattern sheets, mind you. And the fact that you had to add seam allowances.But I just thought they often surpassed other patterns. Such a shame I moved house and decided to bin them all. That was way back in the days before eBay. Chuckle.
Nice work on all your makes!
Hi, have just found your video, how great and what a natural you are in front of the camera !!! I found your video both watchable and informative. What a shame I live down in Somerset, would love to pop round for a cuppa and a chat. Well done, and keep up the good work xx
Hi Suzanne
I read this message ages ago and then lost it so I couldn't reply. I'm pleased you enjoy my videos. I aim to keep you entertained, educated and hmmm Somerset is a place I have yet to visit, although my husband tells me it's a beautiful place, so what a shame a cuppa and a chat can't happen. xx
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That turned out nice
Finale one on My age. Well done.
Thanks Lis I'm pleased you enjoyed watching. ;-)
You are awesome!
Thanks I also wanted to see a more mature person who would sew more like me.
Hi Sandra. So did you find one? mature enough and sewing like you. Oh do you mean me? Chuckle
Good to know you liked the vlog. ;-)
Have you made any dresses in, burgundy, purples, deep greens, or blues?
They are all colours that would suite you, and look good.
Hi Jean
I once got a colour palette done many years back and the lady gave me a little circular fabric swatch thingamabob. I was classed as a summer colour palette person and I remarked that black and white weren't there and she said they were standard colours for everyone. I have always worn black with dark pinks, lime or army green but was surprised to see that navy, dark brown burgundy. dark green, and purple were there too. The funny thing is that apart from the navy, which I love, when I have made clothes in burgundy and dark green especially I simply don't feel comfortable in the colours yet everyone says they suit me!
Mind you, in those days my hair was dark brown so perhaps now with greying/blonde hair those colours might just suit me now. Perhaps I ought to try so thanks for making that suggestion. You may see a michoumakes creation in those colours one day.
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I like second one too
You are a sweetheart and a wonderful seamstress😊I like the top.looks good on you😊❤
Thank you Cathy. 👍😍
Great vid, just found you. Looking forward to more 😁 great editing too 👍🏼
Thanks a lot emrad999. Your comments are appreciated.
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Michou , what lovely outfits. Have you ever looked at sure fit design? I think you would get some great ideas and helps with getting a great fit. I am trying to get rund to sewing again and you have given me more ideas
Hi Mary, I almost missed replying to you. TH-cam held your comment in the 'Held for Review' section. Why? I really don't know but never mind I've put you nicely in amongst all the other ladies messages.
I have heard of sure fit designs and when I first started sewing they were considered to be the 'BIG' thing although in the UK they proved very expensive.
I did do a fashion and design course when in my 30's and was educated on how to take my body measurements and design and create my own patterns. In those days being a sylph-like UK size 12, I really didn't need to make many adjustments on my pattern designs. It's only now that I have picked up sewing again that I realise what with all these newly developed body bumps and bulges that I appear to have acquired there is a greater need to make my own pattern to fit my body.
I have the books, I have the knowledge but sadly despite my age, I am still not retired and I would relish a little more time to be able to get on with it. Chuckle
Ah well, ONE DAY!!!!
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All the dresses fit you well, very comfortable looking. I would like to buy Vogue 9202 or Vogue 9149. Which one did you prefer making?
9202 I would say pips the other. It hangs beautifully. The 9149 had a strange sleeve setting in that it actually was set further towards the neck and seemed to be more fiddly to assemble.
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Your reply is greatly appreciated, being a beginner, makes big complications impossible for me. I have not made my dress so far and I am getting a bit nervous now that I have to sew the dress. Many thanks for your reply. I really enjoy your vlogs! xx
What an absolutely flattering pattern! I’m in Australia and immediately went searching for the pattern - I found it online in our local Spotlight store - which was wonderful, until I saw the price $34 well I nearly fell over. Anyway I watched your video again and being of similar shape and proportions as you I decided I had to buy it……baked beans on toast for a couple of nights will be well worth it 😂😂😂
oh Heidi which pattern are you referring to? I'm sure it's available at a much lower cost. if you haven't yet bought it do let me know. 😘
@@michoumakes thank you Michou, it’s how it is at times in Australia, they’re often around $20 odd dollars, sometimes they go on sale for around $10 or $15. Cheaper from overseas but the cost of postage makes it as expensive if not more. I did buy it, just won't mentioned it to hubby! Hahaha 🌹❤
@@sewlovemydogs Hi, I'm a follower of Michou and Your hubby should know you're worth it!
@@lavadaroufs thank you you’re very kind.
I like your top. I measure myself across the chest by the arm pits and pick my patterns according by that size. Nancy Zieman has a book on it. By doing this my clothing is never to baggy on the shoulders and around the neck. I use a size 12 and the pattern according to the measurements says I should use a size 20.
That's interesting Brigitte I've never done it that way but it sounds sensible because our shoulders more of less stay the same yet it's our bust and bottom that changes. I'll check that out next time I make a top.
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Great video and all your dresses look great, but please stop doing yourself down.... your lovely and don't look old at all!!!! 😘😀👏🏼
Ha ha Lynne, thanks for that comment. It's appreciated.
Hi, I just found you! PLEASE keep making these videos! As a pear shaped girl who is in the large end of the wardrobe spectrum, I am SOOOOOO happy to see what patterns look like on someone with a similiar to my morphology! Thanks so much! Ps, all your makes are great! they look great on you and i think you are too harsh on yourself :) Be nice :) . I would love to know how you made the matching scarf for your blouse!? also for the sleeve that was too short, if you have any left over fabric you could add a wide cuff to it and that would get it well below your elbow :) thanks again!!! can't wait to watch your other videos :)
Hi Mellie
Good to read that you are enjoying my vlogs for larger ladies (and those not so large but who like a chuckle now and again)
I'm going to do a vlog on scarves sometime so keep an eye open for it.
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I love all your makes, especially the one your husband liked. I would go get your money back for material that is see through and has holes
Hi! I've just discovered your channel and loving your vlogs!! I think your dresses and fabrics are superb and your sense of humour is great! I'm a lady of a certain age too 👍 Have you tried Cashmerette patterns at all? They are an indie company, designed for ladies with curves and are beautifully drafted. The instructions are pretty spot on too. I've subscribed to your channel and i think you are doing a fabulous job, keep up the great work! Best wishes, Liz
do you have any pictures of yourself wearing that original Vogue dress? sounds gorgeous. I see you are coming up on your one year anniversary on You Tube
Hi Janice
That's an interesting question. To be honest I really don't know. We weren't as liberal with camera taking as we are these days and since it's always me behind the camera I have more photos of other members of my family than I have of myself. I do jest with them that if I go first then they will only have the memories as no one takes pictures of me. Since then my son seems to snap as many as he can of me. Now I'm asking him if he knows something I don't!
Anyway I shall have to have a look through my old photo albums and see if anyone did manage to catch me in that dress.
Chuckle
And yes it is a year I've been on youtube although I'm a little slower in gaining followers as opposed to the 'youngees' but that's fine with me. Also, I had hoped to have a load of vlogging time in January and there appears to have been so many setbacks that I haven't even had a chance to pick up a camera.
We have had split half terms for the grandkids and we are the first port of call for looking after them so Mummy's and Daddy's can get to work. So here's hoping I will get the opportunity to pick up the camera and do some vlogging next week.
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Sorry just realised this is showing my husbands photo....I am Ann...
The video was great but unfortunately, the music is way too loud!
One of my early vlogs I'm afraid. I was on a steep learning curve on how and where backing music should go. Thanks for enduring the vlog Linda. 👍😍
@@michoumakes I just muted it during loud portions. It startled my cat on my lap every time!
@@lindatreggett2604 oh dear! We can't have that! Sadly my white cat is dead so nothing startles her!
Yes, you didn't use vogue until you were seasoned
I couldn't agree more Cherolyn. ;-)
The dresses and tops are lovely but are you never going to sew trousers?
Hi Lynn, I actually made a pair in January but wasn't too keen on the end product so off it went into the Charity bag. I would have filmed it to let you see what I didn't like about them but I was so busy in January and had lost my main camera that in the end I never got round to it. The charity bag is still there so you never know I might pull them out to talk about them.
However, the answer is Yes I'm going to make trousers and hopefully soon. I'm running out of decent 'bought' trousers and making them would be such a better idea. So, hopefully soon you will get a vlog on them.