Your first creation, the floral dress, is stunning-it resembles a Chanel dress! I adore how your humor brings laughter to everyone; you're both funny and entertaining. Happy weekend everyone!
Omg. Thanks for all the laughter!!! Can totally sympathize with all the drama connected to sewing all these. Personally, all the outfits/tops and bottoms looked wonderful on you in my inflated opinion.
LOL, I appreciate you so much! I’ve been sewing for 50 years (yes, that long), & I always learn something new from you. Good for you for showing every pattern and it’s corresponding garment whether It was a success or not and everything in between. Also, your presentation always gives me a smile. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😃
I did MISS YOU, but please don’t FEEL GUILTY!!!! Life changes, sometimes we just need a break! I could only imagine your frustration with patterns, but I still totally enjoyed your video!!!! You are just so very fun!!!! Enjoy your holiday!!!!
Missed your videos. Glad you’re back even though are you are back annoyed. The floral shirt dress looks great and you look great in it! And loved the abstract orange print rayon challis tunic! You look great in it too!
Oh my god, you are back! I have been binge watching all your videos for all your missing style advices, creativity and your humor. I hope, you and your family are well. Your violet ensemble is very nice. Maybe boho style would also flatter you. ❤Greetings from the Netherlands
Your persistence paid off with great looking results! I enjoy your videos and feel encouraged to not give up when I feel burned out from pattern and fabric problems.
I missed this video until now. I don't know why. I have been thinking about you for awhile and wondered if you were okay. If you are not feeling the will to sew. Don't force yourself to do it. Just pop on if you feel like it with doggy videos or something that makes you happy. I know this is a sewing channel but don't force yourself to do something you aren't happy doing to put out a video. I love the first dress! It looks so good on you even though you aren't happy with it. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happiest New Year.
Welcome back! You were missed! I wish my troublesome pieces ended up as good as yours! I loved the coat dress!! As sewing enthusiasts, we need to take the bad with the good. We appreciate those smooth projects that turn out beautifully so much more!! Happy holidays and enjoy the family!!
We all love you and appreciate your humor! I have been sewing for 65 years and still get annoyed with some makes. Have a safe and fun week; enjoy the holidays.
Hi! Great to have you back😊. I liked all your makes! So sorry you had trouble making them. I especially like the Smokey grape top. It looks very nice on you. You must finish it. Thanks for showing all these makes. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. ❤️
I’ve soooooo have missed you Vivmom….i respect YOUR boundaries. I know life is both crazy, hopefully, happy and disappointing all at the same time. Sewing is a strong antidote, doesn’t entirely fix it BUT, it thankfully helps. I really appreciate the time no trouble it took for you to sew, film and edit this one….God knows….we need it!
Literally was just wondering where you were yesterday! It is so good just to see you back even if you were very frustrated with your efforts. I love love love love the shirt dress and the fabric.. It looks amazing on you! All the other shows look good too. It's interesting to see that other people, especially people as experienced as you ,get frustrated with your sewing. It is so worth hanging in there I think you did a great job on all of your makes. So good to see you back😊😊
Your orange black and white top is one of the coolest, cute things you’ve made. The print looks great on you. You carry it well and the style is great on you too. I really loved this. Great job!
It's always great to see what you have sewn, but----- we are here for you with or without the new sews. Many years of following your posts and as a fellow VA person, I feel like we are friends. Don't pressure yourself or doubt your great sewing skills. Looks at alllllll the wonderful things you have made over the years. Most are classics and won't go out of style. So just touch base with us to let us know you are there and we will be happy happy happy!
Great to see you Viv, never fear taking a break as life has a way of getting in our way😂. I do like what you have made but then you would look good whatever you are wearing. I really like your pink cardie with the frayed edges and I love ,love, the last outfit.Do enjoy Thanksgiving and have a very happy Christmas together with your Family.❤
I love all your makes, as annoying as they were. All are very flattering and I’m glad you showed them. You have been missed. But… you do what you can, when you can. We love you.
If you don’t want to sew, take a breather. It’s a hobby that you should enjoy, and you will start up when you’re feeling up to it. But all your projects look wonderful! ❤
You’re a Doll! So glad you hang in there! I missed you and was afraid you might have had some of that tragic weather like we had in September. Hope you and your family are well. Keep sewing!! God bless you!
I am so glad you are back,your videos are hilarious!!! I loved the shirtdress,it looked fabulous,fabric is gorgeous. Totally inspiring as always.i have just finished a Mcalls shirt dress where the collar instructions were totally baffling, stared at it for hours,in the end did my own thing on it with the aid off a stiff drink!!! Have a great Christmas and come back soon...much love ❤❤
Oh VIV! You made my day 🥰🥰 It's such a GIFT to see you again and see your makes! I have missed you so much! You're looking great...adorable and your hair is amazing. Thank you for always being so candid about your makes. Love seeing you💖💖💖
Even if the patterns were annoying your clothes always look nice! You are so funny to watch. Can you please do a video of your favorite elastic waist pants, button up shirts, and summer dresses?
I was very happy to see this video posted from you! I'm very happy that you are doing well and still powering through despite annoyances. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for your continuing inspiration!
I would recommend ditching the vintage patterns but that is a huge part of your charm my dear. Glad you’re back by the way. You give me inspiration every time.
Aw Welcome Back Viv! I have missed you and your invaluable advice on tricky patterns etc. For someone who lost their sew-jo over the last couple of months you've managed to sew a fantastic amount (as always!). Annoying makes every time? Welcome to my sewing world!!! 🙄🙄😆😆 Everything you made looks fabulous again, as it always does. Hope you are back to stay lovely lady and life gets a little easier. Happy sewing ❤❤🥰🥰xx
It was good to see you again, I love the channel! I enjoy how you show the pattern and the funished dress. You are so inspiring. Thank you for pushing through all the annoyances to make the video. I would love to take a pattern fitting class myself. Sewing is the fun part, fitting can suck all the fun out of it real quick, lol.
I just have to share what my husband said when he saw the title of our video..."Random Annoying Makes!" His immediate reaction was to chuckle as he said to me, "See Mary...this should make you feel better since you've been going through the same thing!" And it's so true VIV! Out of the last 7 garments that I've made since July...ONLY 2 have been a success mostly 😩😩😩 And 4 of those 5 fails are from patterns that I have made multiple times with great success!!! Seriously, I'm nearly convinced that there's a failed sewing makes virus going around!! I've never had this happen before! My best sewing buddy now in Florida has been suffering from the same dilemma! And both of us have been sewing since we were teens! That was over 55 years ago! I just need a WIN to get back on the much needed sewing track again. I know it will happen. It MUST! Thanks for the heads up on that shirtdress Simplicity 9260! I was about to make that with a nice linen viscose but will change my plan and use a different pattern. That dress does look amazing on you. But I know how you feel about the struggles. That beautiful orange print blouse is gorgeous on you! Beautiful print and color for you 👍👍 Enjoy your family time! See you next year. Happy Sewing! It's all up from here ☺
I took fashion design in college where I supposedly learned to alter patterns but for the life of me they always turn out wonky! I just hate everything I make. I love your bravery in choosing fabrics & most of your makes look wonderful on you. Enjoy seeing you back.
So good to see you back, but sorry you had such frustrations! Sewing can be fun, but sometimes it’s just not! Ha! However, they all looked great! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! ❤🙏🏻
Missed watching your videos and am so very glad you are back. I have to take breaks from my various projects and switch things up occasionally, so I understand. I've been sewing at least 54 years, I didn't count making doll clothes and sewing them by hand. It can get irritating when patterns don't work as they should and when instructions are missing. I enjoy learning new sewing ideas and watching your videos. Love the tips you give about the patterns.
I love the flowery shirt dress, very trendy right now and looks wonderful on you, I did not noticed any shoulder “defect” until you mentioned it. Shoulders look great. I am sewing for many decades but never made a shirt style collar… need to try
I thought the collar was really nice looking in the first dress. The dress does not look too big on you. It is perfect! When I first saw it, I loved it!
Great video Viv love it your work and your humor. I always come back for thank you for making these lovely garments and modeling them and talking about them for us. Your last outfit. It was absolutely beautiful. I like your grandpa I think Big button right there at the bottom of the chest or upper abdomen I think one big lovely button right there would be nice and then forget the belt. You really did a good job on your jackets and even your first dress was very appealing. Have a good time with your family. I always miss you and I look for your post often so I’ll try to get cranking out some stuff I’ll try to get some stuff sewn love you
So great to see you ! Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas and Thanksgiving! I feel your pain about patterns not turning out well!! I have experienced this many times! But I , like you, continue to sew with the hope that the next pattern will turn out great! I'm a jeans and t-shirt girl and when I try to get too far afield, that when I run into problems of style! Like this is not me!! Even with your complaints about patterns, your are still entertaining and so charming!! Love seeing your videos. Hope you dont quit making them for a long time! sending love!!
Good to see you again! You've been missed!❤
So glad you are back. You have been missed !!
I am sorry that red flowered dress was so aggrevating, but I LOVE that dress!!! It is absolutely gorgeous and very flattering!!!
Your first creation, the floral dress, is stunning-it resembles a Chanel dress! I adore how your humor brings laughter to everyone; you're both funny and entertaining. Happy weekend everyone!
The first shirt dress looked fantastic on you !!
I never sew following patterns.
Despite everything all your items look very nice on you. A+ for perseverance and style 😃
I THINK YOU ARE BEING TOO HARD ON YOURSELF, ALL ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!
Omg. Thanks for all the laughter!!! Can totally sympathize with all the drama connected to sewing all these. Personally, all the outfits/tops and bottoms looked wonderful on you in my inflated opinion.
I've been sewing 2 pieces of knits from my stash. They have almost been impossible and I feel just like you!
the shirt dress looks super cute very flattering on
LOL, I appreciate you so much! I’ve been sewing for 50 years (yes, that long), & I always learn something new from you. Good for you for showing every pattern and it’s corresponding garment whether It was a success or not and everything in between. Also, your presentation always gives me a smile. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😃
Viv, I really like the shirt dress; it looks good on you. I hope you will wear it. You have been missed.
I love your red dress despite all the problems you had...you did a great job, as you always do. Great job!
I did MISS YOU, but please don’t FEEL GUILTY!!!! Life changes, sometimes we just need a break! I could only imagine your frustration with patterns, but I still totally enjoyed your video!!!! You are just so very fun!!!! Enjoy your holiday!!!!
Missed your videos. Glad you’re back even though are you are back annoyed. The floral shirt dress looks great and you look great in it! And loved the abstract orange print rayon challis tunic! You look great in it too!
I’m in a serious sewing slump! Glad you posted. Maybe I’ll get my mojo back soon.😅
Love the big splashy print rayon challis tunic in orange etc 9:50 - it looks so good on you, the colours suit you well!
Oh my god, you are back! I have been binge watching all your videos for all your missing style advices, creativity and your humor. I hope, you and your family are well. Your violet ensemble is very nice. Maybe boho style would also flatter you. ❤Greetings from the Netherlands
I know I miss viv too
Your persistence paid off with great looking results! I enjoy your videos and feel encouraged to not give up when I feel burned out from pattern and fabric problems.
So glad you are back. I've missed you.
I missed this video until now. I don't know why. I have been thinking about you for awhile and wondered if you were okay. If you are not feeling the will to sew. Don't force yourself to do it. Just pop on if you feel like it with doggy videos or something that makes you happy. I know this is a sewing channel but don't force yourself to do something you aren't happy doing to put out a video. I love the first dress! It looks so good on you even though you aren't happy with it. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happiest New Year.
Welcome back! You were missed! I wish my troublesome pieces ended up as good as yours! I loved the coat dress!! As sewing enthusiasts, we need to take the bad with the good. We appreciate those smooth projects that turn out beautifully so much more!! Happy holidays and enjoy the family!!
We all love you and appreciate your humor! I have been sewing for 65 years and still get annoyed with some makes. Have a safe and fun week; enjoy the holidays.
My God I love you ❤ you make me laugh. I love the faces you make and your descriptions of your travails.
Hi! Great to have you back😊. I liked all your makes! So sorry you had trouble making them. I especially like the Smokey grape top. It looks very nice on you. You must finish it. Thanks for showing all these makes. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. ❤️
The wild print tunic is gorgeous?
We'll, I've definitely missed you. You're such a cute and entertaining personality not failing to mention how valuable your feedback is.
I’ve soooooo have missed you Vivmom….i respect YOUR boundaries. I know life is both crazy, hopefully, happy and disappointing all at the same time. Sewing is a strong antidote, doesn’t entirely fix it BUT, it thankfully helps. I really appreciate the time no trouble it took for you to sew, film and edit this one….God knows….we need it!
Literally was just wondering where you were yesterday! It is so good just to see you back even if you were very frustrated with your efforts. I love love love love the shirt dress and the fabric.. It looks amazing on you! All the other shows look good too. It's interesting to see that other people, especially people as experienced as you ,get frustrated with your sewing. It is so worth hanging in there I think you did a great job on all of your makes. So good to see you back😊😊
So glad to see you back, have been looking for your vlogs💜
Your orange black and white top is one of the coolest, cute things you’ve made. The print looks great on you. You carry it well and the style is great on you too. I really loved this. Great job!
It's always great to see what you have sewn, but----- we are here for you with or without the new sews. Many years of following your posts and as a fellow VA person, I feel like we are friends. Don't pressure yourself or doubt your great sewing skills. Looks at alllllll the wonderful things you have made over the years. Most are classics and won't go out of style. So just touch base with us to let us know you are there and we will be happy happy happy!
Vivid you are so funny. I love watching your reviews. Makes my day. I am glad you are back after your hiatus.
Happy Holidays, Viv. No guilt, love seeing your shares when you want to. Your aggravating makes were saved and honestly look great.
SO GLAD TO SEE YOU!!! Love the bright top , so cute! Good to know that all of us have likes and dislikes about pattern instructions!🙂
Great to see you Viv, never fear taking a break as life has a way of getting in our way😂. I do like what you have made but then you would look good whatever you are wearing. I really like your pink cardie with the frayed edges and I love ,love, the last outfit.Do enjoy Thanksgiving and have a very happy Christmas together with your Family.❤
Love your Kwik sew 2989. Love that fabric! Good job! So cute. Oh by the way, you cracked me up about laughing at the dog park. Haha
I love all your makes, as annoying as they were. All are very flattering and I’m glad you showed them. You have been missed. But… you do what you can, when you can. We love you.
If you don’t want to sew, take a breather. It’s a hobby that you should enjoy, and you will start up when you’re feeling up to it. But all your projects look wonderful! ❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! I always look forward to seeing you here every month! You always do a great job on your makes!
You’re a Doll! So glad you hang in there! I missed you and was afraid you might have had some of that tragic weather like we had in September. Hope you and your family are well. Keep sewing!! God bless you!
I am so glad you are back,your videos are hilarious!!! I loved the shirtdress,it looked fabulous,fabric is gorgeous. Totally inspiring as always.i have just finished a Mcalls shirt dress where the collar instructions were totally baffling, stared at it for hours,in the end did my own thing on it with the aid off a stiff drink!!! Have a great Christmas and come back soon...much love ❤❤
So good to see you back! Loved your insights 😊 especially the cardigan with the tie! Smiles…, but I feel your annoyance 😎 have very happy holidays!! 🍀
Oh VIV! You made my day 🥰🥰 It's such a GIFT to see you again and see your makes! I have missed you so much! You're looking great...adorable and your hair is amazing. Thank you for always being so candid about your makes. Love seeing you💖💖💖
Even if the patterns were annoying your clothes always look nice! You are so funny to watch. Can you please do a video of your favorite elastic waist pants, button up shirts, and summer dresses?
Love that first dress!😊..everything looked great on you😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad you’re back! Your makes turned out much better than you thought, especially the red floral dress.
The dress looks great on you love love it
I was very happy to see this video posted from you! I'm very happy that you are doing well and still powering through despite annoyances. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for your continuing inspiration!
I really missed you! I love your videos regardless of the direction they take😁
I would recommend ditching the vintage patterns but that is a huge part of your charm my dear. Glad you’re back by the way. You give me inspiration every time.
SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK. Everything you made is as cute s you. Have a wonderful holiday season with your family. 🇨🇦❤️
Hello Viv.....sooooo happy to see you....that big print dress is gorgeous on you.....just ❤ it
I love the shirt waist on you. Beautiful dress
Loved the dress. You have been missed. Nice to know that you feel comfortable with sharing your problems with your makes.
I missed you and was so glad to see that you were back the first dress looks lovely on you. I look forward to your next video ❤x
It is so good to see you. As usual I love all your makes. Yes you should make a skirt for the purple t-shirt. ❤
You are so funny. I can understand your frustrations. Hopefully, you will get the bug again for sewing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. ❤
Hi Vivmom you were missed very much, I keep looking for you , I enjoy your videos thank you for coming back L
Aw Welcome Back Viv! I have missed you and your invaluable advice on tricky patterns etc. For someone who lost their sew-jo over the last couple of months you've managed to sew a fantastic amount (as always!). Annoying makes every time? Welcome to my sewing world!!! 🙄🙄😆😆 Everything you made looks fabulous again, as it always does. Hope you are back to stay lovely lady and life gets a little easier. Happy sewing ❤❤🥰🥰xx
It was good to see you again, I love the channel! I enjoy how you show the pattern and the funished dress. You are so inspiring. Thank you for pushing through all the annoyances to make the video. I would love to take a pattern fitting class myself. Sewing is the fun part, fitting can suck all the fun out of it real quick, lol.
I’m SO glad you’re back and your hair is so cute.
I have missed you Viv. Even with all the difficulties your makes look great. Only you and us know. Looking fab in them all. ✔️👌💐
I have sewed my clothes for 53 years and never made a Kwik Sew. Glad to hear that I have spared myself a lot of aggravation!
I always enjoy your makes and your beautiful personality! Happy holidays to you and your family!
I just have to share what my husband said when he saw the title of our video..."Random Annoying Makes!" His immediate reaction was to chuckle as he said to me, "See Mary...this should make you feel better since you've been going through the same thing!"
And it's so true VIV! Out of the last 7 garments that I've made since July...ONLY 2 have been a success mostly 😩😩😩 And 4 of those 5 fails are from patterns that I have made multiple times with great success!!! Seriously, I'm nearly convinced that there's a failed sewing makes virus going around!! I've never had this happen before! My best sewing buddy now in Florida has been suffering from the same dilemma! And both of us have been sewing since we were teens! That was over 55 years ago! I just need a WIN to get back on the much needed sewing track again. I know it will happen. It MUST!
Thanks for the heads up on that shirtdress Simplicity 9260! I was about to make that with a nice linen viscose but will change my plan and use a different pattern. That dress does look amazing on you. But I know how you feel about the struggles. That beautiful orange print blouse is gorgeous on you! Beautiful print and color for you 👍👍
Enjoy your family time! See you next year. Happy Sewing! It's all up from here ☺
I love "smokey grape"...just say'n!
I like your shirt dress! I think the shoulders look great!
The dress is gorgeous.
I took fashion design in college where I supposedly learned to alter patterns but for the life of me they always turn out wonky! I just hate everything I make. I love your bravery in choosing fabrics & most of your makes look wonderful on you. Enjoy seeing you back.
So good to see you back, but sorry you had such frustrations! Sewing can be fun, but sometimes it’s just not! Ha! However, they all looked great!
Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! ❤🙏🏻
The short dress looks a whole lot better on you than the model on the pattern! It’s beautiful!
Love the smoked grape T shirt. The way it lies on your neck is beautiful.
Great to see you back
The orange tunic really suits you 😊
Missed watching your videos and am so very glad you are back. I have to take breaks from my various projects and switch things up occasionally, so I understand. I've been sewing at least 54 years, I didn't count making doll clothes and sewing them by hand. It can get irritating when patterns don't work as they should and when instructions are missing. I enjoy learning new sewing ideas and watching your videos. Love the tips you give about the patterns.
Love the shirt dress and the orange and black top.
I know those patterns! Annoying! I love all your outfits! Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤
I completely understand the “annoying” piece of our sewing Viv! Thank you for sharing the good the bad and the ugly with us 🙌😂🤣❤️
I just love your videos!! Thank you for sharing and making me laugh! Know you’re not alone! 😊
I love the flowery shirt dress, very trendy right now and looks wonderful on you, I did not noticed any shoulder “defect” until you mentioned it. Shoulders look great. I am sewing for many decades but never made a shirt style collar… need to try
I’m happy you are back !!
The shirt dress is fantastic! So flattering and perfect on you! ❤
It was good to see you! Everything you made looked beautiful! Have a great Thanksgiving!
So glad to see you have a video !!!! Hi VIv!!!!!
Ok, that first floral dress on you looks ultra cute
Sew nice to see you back!! Beautiful makes!😍😍
I thought the collar was really nice looking in the first dress. The dress does not look too big on you. It is perfect! When I first saw it, I loved it!
❤We’ve missed you, glad you’re back!,
The first dress was absolutely gorgeous! You can't even tell that there are fit issues.
Everything is beautiful!
Great video Viv love it your work and your humor. I always come back for thank you for making these lovely garments and modeling them and talking about them for us. Your last outfit. It was absolutely beautiful. I like your grandpa I think Big button right there at the bottom of the chest or upper abdomen I think one big lovely button right there would be nice and then forget the belt. You really did a good job on your jackets and even your first dress was very appealing. Have a good time with your family. I always miss you and I look for your post often so I’ll try to get cranking out some stuff I’ll try to get some stuff sewn love you
The larger shoulders make your waist look itty! Sorry you are going through some turbulent times, but these are just lovely on you, all of them!
Lovely to see you. I'm sorry you have had a frustrating sewing time. Happy holidays. ❤
Gorgeous shirt dress!
Viv, you have been missed! Your shirt dress is so cute, but I certainly can relate to sewing duds! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Nice to see you again.
So great to see you ! Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas and Thanksgiving! I feel your pain about patterns not turning out well!! I have experienced this many times! But I , like you, continue to sew with the hope that the next pattern will turn out great! I'm a jeans and t-shirt girl and when I try to get too far afield, that when I run into problems of style! Like this is not me!!
Even with your complaints about patterns, your are still entertaining and so charming!! Love seeing your videos. Hope you dont quit making them for a long time! sending love!!
Viv you are so entertaining!!
Great to see you Vivmom!! Watching your videos makes me feel like I’m not alone in my own sewing journey…..you make it real!
I've missed you like crazy ❤❤ Glad to see your smiling 😃 face