Stephanie, I love your chats. I had an accident recently while walking my dog. She crossed in front of me and I tried to avoid her, but she tripped me and I went down hard! I broke my elbow which required 7 pins and a plate to hold it together. Now I am being forced to slow down! The saddest thing for me is that I had just ordered a Koala Studios Sewing Center to house my sewing/embroidery machine. It arrived today and all I can do is look at it. I will be in a cast for at least 6 weeks, maybe more because I’m 72. So I had to laugh at your Free the Arms rant! I used to think my arms were too fat for sleeveless but now I have one totally ridiculous fat ( and swollen) cast arm!!
Aw…I’m so sorry!!! I really feel for you!! I had a little slip and fall about six weeks ago and my foot is still holding me back. X-ray says not broken, but really…things don’t heal as fast as they used to. I’m so over it!! I hope you get better in record time!!! It’s funny how quickly it can happen. Ugh. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
My arms are not good and I wear a little sleeve everywhere but home. I know I shouldn't be like that but I been doing it too long. I love our talks. Your hubby reminds me of mine when it comes to cats...he fed one and it stayed and stayed.
Hi Stephanie!🤗 I love your dress!!! Soooo pretty!!! I love sleeveless, it’s so much cooler in this hot weather! Yes! I love your dog walks! Especially the ones in the snow! ❄️ ❄️❄️ So BEAUTIFUL!!!😍
Stephanie you brighten my day i like sewing for me and i don't think its selfish i enjoy it I've had a couple of fails with the last things i made and that puts me off so now its time to get back at it
Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers. Love the dress you are wearing. It's very becoming on you. I look forward to seeing more of them. I have bat wings for arms and have hated wearing sleeveless, but I like your way of thinking "free the arms". May just have to try sleeveless. Thank you for sharing.
OMG I hope you hit the 20,000 this weekend. Yes, Free the Arms!! I'm on a quick weekend trip to Idaho/Oregon for granddaughters college graduation. Then in a week we go on a tent camping trip with most of our kids and grands to alabama to pan for gold. First tent camping in ages. Im not sure how this 68 yr old body will hold up. 😂 Super cute dress. Cant wait to see your greenhouse all done. My hubby and i did a raised garden this year. We will see if it survives. Lovin the songs you have been picking!! Tootles👋
I love your videos, your laugh makes me laugh, it's contagious. Free the arms😂😂😂😂❤❤, love it, Yes, you go girl!!!! Thanks for updating us on the green house, pretty cool. Love that pattern, hope I can find it. I know what you mean about camping, we tried sleeping on the ground too, but your time spent will be all worth it. Happy Sewing 🧵🪡❤❤❤
Love your dress.. You look so cute.. If you're ok with your garden then who cares what everyone else thinks.. Its always looked lovely when you show it to us..
I was so happy to see your post up this evening! Your new dress looks so cool and comfortable. I just visited my 5 month - old grandbaby this week. Do spend all the time you can with yours! I've got a couple of more alterations for a friend to do next week. On my old sewing machine, cuz my nice one is still in pieces! I'm also involved a tiny bit with VBS next week. Have a good time planning and camping! Hugs! Peggy
I used to be self conscious about my arms too, but anymore I just don't care. Free the arms! I'm going to be sewing this weekend. My best friend invited me to go camping with her for her 60th birthday at the end of the month, so that's what we're doing. They have a glamper, we'll be in a tent. I'm going to be sewing her gift. She's asked for a fanny pack, but I want to make more than just that. We'll see what happens. We don't care about your silly weeds, show us the flowers! Free the flowers!
Oh Kris!! You really made me laugh!! Yes! I will free the flowers. Sounds like a fun time and you are such a good friend to make a handmade gift. What a fun trip . We will be camping at the same time!!! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
I always enjoy your videos Stephanie! Free the arms, Iove it! I need to do it who cares! :I've been working in our big flower garden. Put 16 bags if mulch down last weekend and another 10 today! Completely wore out this 69 year old body! Cant sew tonight just too tired, maybe tomorrow.
My favorite t-shirt dress pattern is the Love Notions Laundry Day tee . . . but it does have short sleeves that I modified into cap sleeves for summer wear. Yours does look cute on you, perfect for hot weather.
I’m in camp sleeveless. Just too hot in the summer. I’m a plus size everywhere else, and I’m pretty sure that wearing sleeves doesn’t trick anyone into thinking I’m smaller. I am what I am and I dress for myself. If I’m comfortable and confident in something, I’m good to go. Your new dress looks really cute on you. 😊-Deborah
Great dress! You're right - no one cares about your arms and if they happened to care, that says more about them than about you, right 😁? It's about to get very, very hot here on the East Coast so I tried to finish planting all my flowers this weekend - almost made it and hope to get the last of them in after dinner tomorrow night when it's a little cooler...then I can start sewing again!
Your new dress is adorable. And I want it. OK, listen here Missy, stop inspiring me to make a new thing when I have stuff on my table! I have Simplicity 8595 that's almost exactly the same as your New Look pattern. And I have some knit. And I have 2 rayon dresses that I thrifted that I looooove and want to copy. And now I want to abandon what I'm working on and make it. Ugh! The temptation! I will never finish anything at this rate. I turned 65 yesterday and thought of you several times. I remember when you did, when you made that video. I think this is hitting me more than 60 did - I don't feel 65, I remember you did say that it's just a number, and I'm looking forward to forgetting to think about it. Because of course we do, life gets busy and all of a sudden it's just a number that we never remember. Honey forget the tent. Get over disappointing the kids. Take your camper! Think of how much fun the kids will have going in and out! Use that as your defense! The nice thing about 65 is that we have reason to say no. Or yes but . . . this/that/the other thing and here's an alternative . . . I highly encourage this. Those kids love you! They will take care of you! xoxox p.s. I'm looking at your number and it says 20K! Woo-hoo! 🎉 Congrats!
I SO wanted to bring the rv. But…nope. It won’t work. So, tent it is. I’m going to see how I can glamp it up for comfort. I will share what I come up with. But after this…it’s the camper all the way!!! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Lol. I’ve heard something similar from others. Lol. I always think they know everything. My sister in law says she just plants whatever she wants and sees what happens. Her garden is awesome. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Stephanie, just a suggestion if that cot still feels too firm/stiff/board like. We got 3 inch foam from Joanns and cut out (slice with a kitchen knife) these foam mattresses and then put some sheets on them and actually woke up in pretty good shape. Don't go with just a cot or you will hurt all over in the morning. I also do agree with not using a blow up air mattress even placing it on the cot, it's still not soft enough. I'll be interested to hear what you do and how it felt. 72 years young!!!
Hi Barbara, thank you for this good advice!! I have a couple of mattress toppers from my old trailer…I’m going to try stacking them and making some kind of sheet slip case to keep them from sliding. If they aren’t firm enough, I still have time to go to Joann! Wish me luck!!!
Free the arms! I have not worn a sleepless anything in years. And I probably could say decades. But... I have been wanting to wear... No... I have been wanting to make a sleeveless dress and see how I look in it. I am a larger fluffy girl, and that is probably my concern for not wanting to show my arms. They're not as pretty as they used to be, but they're still my arms. ❤
i Stephanie! I've been noticing your purple Pfaff in the back ground. I want to know if you're using it to make your knit dresses? or the skirts. I'm going to start sewing clothes for my job in two weeks and I'm wondering what fabric will be best for my machine and the summer weather. Thanks for your suggestions!!!
Hi Catherine, I serge as much as I can with knits and hem with my pfaff. When it comes to woven, it’s all pfaff and serge to finish seams. So, I really use them both a lot. Good luck!!! ❤️❤️❤️
It is a bit cool for freeing the arms here in the Pacific Northwest, I would say send some heat in my direction. It isn't even supposed to hit 70 roday and has cold drizzle rain.
Hi Carla, I use hot rollers. It’s just fast and easy, and it works for me. I also like a curling iron, but it takes more effort, lol. I think I have a video of how I curl my hair…I’ll look for it.
I’ve been wanting to find a tank top dress so this video was perfect timing. Thank you! Do you wear bike shorts under yours? I don’t want my thighs rubbing. Lol!
Hi Stephanie! I love your vlog!!! I have a camping question, but I thought maybe you would see it if I asked on your latest video. 😁. You mentioned on one of your camping videos about a Wi-Fi booster. Haha... Random, right? We have camped several times lately and have been unable to have WiFi. I've gone back and tried to find the video where you mentioned it, but haven't had success yet . I'm wondering if you could give me a little info on that booster thingy? Please!
I love a garden… but I do not have one. I cannot (will not?) pull weeds. I need a new shoulder ~ I have one replaced, but need the 2nd one done. Mostly though, I don’t weed because it’s tooooo dang hot!!!
#FreeTheArms I love it and I love your chats, so refreshing! Start that hashtag #FreeTheArms !
Perfect hot weather dress!
Congratulations on 20K!!! Love your channel! You are a ray of sunshine and an inspiration. 😊
Free The Arms, Free The Arms, Free The Arms!!!
Hi Sheri, Y E S ! ! 💪🏻
Stunning dress. Thanx for telling about the neckline being so low👌
Stephanie, I love your chats. I had an accident recently while walking my dog. She crossed in front of me and I tried to avoid her, but she tripped me and I went down hard! I broke my elbow which required 7 pins and a plate to hold it together. Now I am being forced to slow down! The saddest thing for me is that I had just ordered a Koala Studios Sewing Center to house my sewing/embroidery machine. It arrived today and all I can do is look at it. I will be in a cast for at least 6 weeks, maybe more because I’m 72. So I had to laugh at your Free the Arms rant! I used to think my arms were too fat for sleeveless but now I have one totally ridiculous fat ( and swollen) cast arm!!
Aw…I’m so sorry!!! I really feel for you!! I had a little slip and fall about six weeks ago and my foot is still holding me back. X-ray says not broken, but really…things don’t heal as fast as they used to. I’m so over it!! I hope you get better in record time!!!
It’s funny how quickly it can happen. Ugh.
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Love this!! I need to chant Free The Legs 🤣🤣🤣💞
My arms are not good and I wear a little sleeve everywhere but home. I know I shouldn't be like that but I been doing it too long. I love our talks. Your hubby reminds me of mine when it comes to cats...he fed one and it stayed and stayed.
Hi Stephanie!🤗 I love your dress!!! Soooo pretty!!! I love sleeveless, it’s so much cooler in this hot weather! Yes! I love your dog walks! Especially the ones in the snow! ❄️ ❄️❄️ So BEAUTIFUL!!!😍
Thanks Robyn!! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Stephanie you brighten my day i like sewing for me and i don't think its selfish i enjoy it I've had a couple of fails with the last things i made and that puts me off so now its time to get back at it
Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers. Love the dress you are wearing. It's very becoming on you. I look forward to seeing more of them. I have bat wings for arms and have hated wearing sleeveless, but I like your way of thinking "free the arms". May just have to try sleeveless. Thank you for sharing.
So glad I found your channel! You are a delight. The dress looks great on you.
Thanks Patricia! ❤️
Congrats on getting close to 20,000!! 🎉❤
Thank you Kelly!! ❤️
OMG I hope you hit the 20,000 this weekend. Yes, Free the Arms!! I'm on a quick weekend trip to Idaho/Oregon for granddaughters college graduation. Then in a week we go on a tent camping trip with most of our kids and grands to alabama to pan for gold. First tent camping in ages. Im not sure how this 68 yr old body will hold up. 😂 Super cute dress. Cant wait to see your greenhouse all done. My hubby and i did a raised garden this year. We will see if it survives. Lovin the songs you have been picking!! Tootles👋
I love your videos, your laugh makes me laugh, it's contagious. Free the arms😂😂😂😂❤❤, love it, Yes, you go girl!!!! Thanks for updating us on the green house, pretty cool.
Love that pattern, hope I can find it. I know what you mean about camping, we tried sleeping on the ground too, but your time spent will be all worth it. Happy Sewing 🧵🪡❤❤❤
Hi Cathy, thanks for your comment, and thanks for watching. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Lol 😆…you always make me laugh! I’m 59 and I’m with ya on the camper camping! No sleeping on the ground for these old bones!
Thanks!!! I’m going to make that cot in to the comfiest bed ever!!!
Lol 🏕️🏕️🏕️
Love your dress.. You look so cute.. If you're ok with your garden then who cares what everyone else thinks.. Its always looked lovely when you show it to us..
Hi Cindy, lol, you’re right!! Who cares what anyone else thinks!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Free the garden free the garden. Nothing and no one is perfect. You always light up my day when I see your videos. You crack me up🍀🙏🏻
Hi Kelly, I will!! I have some lovely flowers. I will post one tonight when the light is nice. 🌸🌸🌸
I was so happy to see your post up this evening! Your new dress looks so cool and comfortable.
I just visited my 5 month - old grandbaby this week. Do spend all the time you can with yours!
I've got a couple of more alterations for a friend to do next week. On my old sewing machine, cuz
my nice one is still in pieces! I'm also involved a tiny bit with VBS next week.
Have a good time planning and camping! Hugs! Peggy
Sounds like you are having a good time all around!! Thanks Peggy! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Free the arms! lol, I plan too! It’s just too hot and I just want to be comfortable! I love your videos, they always make me smile. 😊
Thanks Lori! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh that dress is so cute! Yes for pockets
Thanks Linda!❤️
I used to be self conscious about my arms too, but anymore I just don't care. Free the arms! I'm going to be sewing this weekend. My best friend invited me to go camping with her for her 60th birthday at the end of the month, so that's what we're doing. They have a glamper, we'll be in a tent. I'm going to be sewing her gift. She's asked for a fanny pack, but I want to make more than just that. We'll see what happens.
We don't care about your silly weeds, show us the flowers! Free the flowers!
Oh Kris!! You really made me laugh!! Yes! I will free the flowers. Sounds like a fun time and you are such a good friend to make a handmade gift. What a fun trip . We will be camping at the same time!!!
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
I always enjoy your videos Stephanie! Free the arms, Iove it! I need to do it who cares! :I've been working in our big flower garden. Put 16 bags if mulch down last weekend and another 10 today! Completely wore out this 69 year old body! Cant sew tonight just too tired, maybe tomorrow.
Oh my gosh! That was a lot of work! You definitely need some well deserved rest!!! I’ll bet the garden looks great!!!
I am 72, 5', and 100 lbs. I have skinny arms and decided to embrace what God gave me. I enjoy my sleeveless dresses.
FREE THE ARMS! Lol 😆 💪 💪
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So pleased you have said “Free the arms”. I have bingo wings but I always make sleeveless dresses. Who cares? I don’t.
Yep! Me either. I want to be comfortable!!! 👏🏻👏🏻🤣
Very cute dress love it Free the Arms I agree when its hot you need to be cool and I feel the heat great video had laugh thank you😊😊
Thanks Robyn! I do not like being hot. Lol. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
New pattern hooray i agree with you free the arms Stephanie, it is hot here in TN. I am going to check out the greenhouse.
Thanks Mary!! ❤️❤️❤️
The dress looks great on you. I bought this pattern. Excited to make it. 💕
Hi Sandy, thanks! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re a crack up and I love you - free those dang arms - ❤
Thanks Frances, hugs ❤️❤️❤️
This is a cute dress and you look awesome.
Thank you so much!! ❤️
My favorite t-shirt dress pattern is the Love Notions Laundry Day tee . . . but it does have short sleeves that I modified into cap sleeves for summer wear. Yours does look cute on you, perfect for hot weather.
Hi Mary, I love that pattern too!! I’ve made it many times.
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
I’m in camp sleeveless. Just too hot in the summer. I’m a plus size everywhere else, and I’m pretty sure that wearing sleeves doesn’t trick anyone into thinking I’m smaller. I am what I am and I dress for myself. If I’m comfortable and confident in something, I’m good to go. Your new dress looks really cute on you. 😊-Deborah
Hi Deborah, you have me laughing. Lol. It’s true. I am what I am. Let’s just be comfortable!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I just bought that NL pattern and will put it on my list to do asap. It looks great on you😊 can’t wait to get started.
Hi Marilyn, I think you’ll love it too!! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Here’s a project for you….make a gardening apron with pockets for your trowel, clippers, etc…And a matching sunhat!
Oh my gosh! I LOVE that!!! It’s definitely going on the list!!!
Thanks! ❤️❤️🤣
Great dress! You're right - no one cares about your arms and if they happened to care, that says more about them than about you, right 😁? It's about to get very, very hot here on the East Coast so I tried to finish planting all my flowers this weekend - almost made it and hope to get the last of them in after dinner tomorrow night when it's a little cooler...then I can start sewing again!
Just found you. NO WAY you are in your 60s! You go, girl❤ PS…Free the arms😊
It’s mid September in Colorado and it’s still hot. Hope you had a great summer.
Your new dress is adorable. And I want it.
OK, listen here Missy, stop inspiring me to make a new thing when I have stuff on my table! I have Simplicity 8595 that's almost exactly the same as your New Look pattern. And I have some knit. And I have 2 rayon dresses that I thrifted that I looooove and want to copy. And now I want to abandon what I'm working on and make it. Ugh! The temptation! I will never finish anything at this rate.
I turned 65 yesterday and thought of you several times. I remember when you did, when you made that video. I think this is hitting me more than 60 did - I don't feel 65, I remember you did say that it's just a number, and I'm looking forward to forgetting to think about it. Because of course we do, life gets busy and all of a sudden it's just a number that we never remember.
Honey forget the tent. Get over disappointing the kids. Take your camper! Think of how much fun the kids will have going in and out! Use that as your defense! The nice thing about 65 is that we have reason to say no. Or yes but . . . this/that/the other thing and here's an alternative . . .
I highly encourage this. Those kids love you! They will take care of you! xoxox
p.s. I'm looking at your number and it says 20K! Woo-hoo! 🎉 Congrats!
I have to go look at your dog walk. Love the dress. I don’t free my arms. I’m 72 but think young, haha.
Hi Joanne, yes! Come on the doggy walk with me. Lol. As I get older…all the ages are younger to me. 🤣🤣😊
Oh my gosh! I have the same feral cat and husband problem! You made me laugh over your similar frustrating issue!
We lived full-time in an RV motorhome for almost 9 years, and trust me. I am such a glamper!😅😅😅
I SO wanted to bring the rv. But…nope. It won’t work. So, tent it is. I’m going to see how I can glamp it up for comfort. I will share what I come up with. But after this…it’s the camper all the way!!! Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
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Gardens are ALWAYS a work in progress….any REAL gardener knows this. 😊
Lol. I’ve heard something similar from others. Lol. I always think they know everything. My sister in law says she just plants whatever she wants and sees what happens. Her garden is awesome. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Remember: "Little by little, one goes far." Do not stress over getting everything done right away!
Thanks Sheri…there is always much to do!!! Right?? 😊😊😊
Inch by inch life is a cinch. Yard by yard life is hard.
Stephanie, just a suggestion if that cot still feels too firm/stiff/board like. We got 3 inch foam from Joanns and cut out (slice with a kitchen knife) these foam mattresses and then put some sheets on them and actually woke up in pretty good shape. Don't go with just a cot or you will hurt all over in the morning. I also do agree with not using a blow up air mattress even placing it on the cot, it's still not soft enough. I'll be interested to hear what you do and how it felt. 72 years young!!!
Hi Barbara, thank you for this good advice!! I have a couple of mattress toppers from my old trailer…I’m going to try stacking them and making some kind of sheet slip case to keep them from sliding.
If they aren’t firm enough, I still have time to go to Joann!
Wish me luck!!!
@@FarrellFocus Yes those RV mattress toppers stacked might work as I remember mine as being firm but soft so fingers crossed for a great trip for you!
Good for your husband! My daughter and I are the same. BTW your arms are fine and u r lucky. Omg! You're older than I am but you look a lot younger! 😢
Would love to see you doing a Sew-A-long for this dress. It's really nice!
I will!! It’s such a great dress and I think it would look good on everyone!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I agree…FREE THE ARMS! However is has NOT been warm enough in Aptos to go sleeveless unfortunately. I’m ready to show my arms! 💪🏻
Hi Sibyll, it’s site warm here!!! I’m sure your going to get some of these higher temps soon!! You make me miss the ocean!!!
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Free the arms! I have not worn a sleepless anything in years. And I probably could say decades. But... I have been wanting to wear... No... I have been wanting to make a sleeveless dress and see how I look in it. I am a larger fluffy girl, and that is probably my concern for not wanting to show my arms. They're not as pretty as they used to be, but they're still my arms. ❤
Wear the sleeveless. You’re really the only one analyzing your arms. I’ve only figured this out recently…so I know how you feel.
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My Joanns does not carry New Look! Actually they seem to get all the patterns very late.
Yikes! I hope with the new changes at the top, maybe they can get Joann’s going in that right direction!!! 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
20000! Are you kidding me! I hope you are there by next week.
i Stephanie! I've been noticing your purple Pfaff in the back ground. I want to know if you're using it to make your knit dresses? or the skirts. I'm going to start sewing clothes for my job in two weeks and I'm wondering what fabric will be best for my machine and the summer weather. Thanks for your suggestions!!!
Hi Catherine, I serge as much as I can with knits and hem with my pfaff. When it comes to woven, it’s all pfaff and serge to finish seams. So, I really use them both a lot. Good luck!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@FarrellFocus Thanks Stephanie. I'll check back with you,
It is a bit cool for freeing the arms here in the Pacific Northwest, I would say send some heat in my direction. It isn't even supposed to hit 70 roday and has cold drizzle rain.
Hi Stephanie! Your dress is so cute! Do you have any trouble with your dresses blowing up? I sure do.😅😮😮😅
I wear shorts under, lol. So I’m ready for that. ❤️❤️👏🏻
@@FarrellFocus lolol
How do you get your hair in such nice curls?
Hi Carla, I use hot rollers. It’s just fast and easy, and it works for me. I also like a curling iron, but it takes more effort, lol. I think I have a video of how I curl my hair…I’ll look for it.
Here it is…lol, 5 years ago, and I’m still doing it the same. 🤣🤣
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I’ve been wanting to find a tank top dress so this video was perfect timing. Thank you! Do you wear bike shorts under yours? I don’t want my thighs rubbing. Lol!
Hi Stephanie! I love your vlog!!! I have a camping question, but I thought maybe you would see it if I asked on your latest video. 😁. You mentioned on one of your camping videos about a Wi-Fi booster. Haha... Random, right? We have camped several times lately and have been unable to have WiFi. I've gone back and tried to find the video where you mentioned it, but haven't had success yet . I'm wondering if you could give me a little info on that booster thingy? Please!
Sure! Find me on Instagram and send me a message…I can send a photo of what we have. I can’t send photos here( that I know of). 😊
Sent the message on Instagram... I think. Lol
Do you cut out the pattern or trace it on different paper and cut that out?
I love a garden… but I do not have one. I cannot (will not?) pull weeds. I need a new shoulder ~ I have one replaced, but need the 2nd one done. Mostly though, I don’t weed because it’s tooooo dang hot!!!
Oh my gosh…pulling weeds is no fun. Hate it!! So sorry about the shoulder 😞
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
I know what the cat problem is. He thinks FERAL cats =FARRELL cats.😂
Lol Joyce…that’s my hubby and HIS cats. 😮😮😮