It’s a testament to your strength that even tho you had “issues” when you first began making Barbie clothes, you persevered! And look where you are now- a mentor to soooo sew many!
I overheard my mom on the phone one day telling someone that I could sew a straighter seam than she could. I was only six. I feel so relaxed at the machine. I've sewed on so many crappy machines but now I have several good ones. It's always best to follow your passion. I wish you the best.
thank you so much Lauren for sharing your life story with us .... you are so genuine and sweet ... I am now 62 years old, I look 30 LOL ... I have also been sewing since a child, sewing, decorating and I have to share with you .... I wanted a canopy bed so badly that I nailed a bedspread to my ceiling and added stuffed snakes for the poles, you may not remember as you are so young, but when I went to the Exhibition in Toronto, I won some stuffed snakes on a game and added them by hanging them at each corner of the bed (also nailed to the ceiling) and they looked like poles of the bed ... I was only 13 but had so much fun putting huge holes in my ceiling .. I wish I learned to sew bags when I was younger but as I have just discovered your You Tube videos just recently, I have just started to learn how to put a hand bag together .... thank you for all your knowledge, always fun watching you share ! Cindi from Canada
I have that same brain, but can you help me become more efficient? I need to know if you perhaps spend one day cutting, one day piecing, one day doing step one one several bags? OR do you cut something out, sit down and sew and finish it? I can’t seem to focus but bounce!!!
@@lbolen12 I'm trying to prepare a few at a time one day and tackling sewing them on the weekends which is the only spare time I get. Unfortunately I don't get the chance to sew as much as I'd like.
I used to buy all of my fabric at Hancock. It was so cheap and the bolts of fabric were so many that it was like walking into Aladdin's cave. The employees were so nice, too. If you wanted to make something and didn't know how, you could ask and get advice. In the '70s I used to make school clothes for young girls and I charged $5 a dress for my labor (customers bought the fabric and patterns). I sure miss that store! I have loved sewing ever since. Thanks for sharing your sewing journey!
Me too! I loved Hancock Fabrics! $3.00 fabric and I would make a maxi dress on Saturday for church on Sunday! I would walk down those fabric isles and feel the fabric until I found what I had in my mind!
U R a natural, spontaneous spark of constant expression and self-awareness. I really enjoy listing to you as you explore yourself and share your life, interest and sewing adventures. Thank you. I sew and love sewing boat upholstery. Taking something ugly and aged and returning it into a beautiful piece of love for its owner. I tell my friends "Sewing is Therapy." Danny
My first sewing machine was a Kenmore that I bought when I was 12 back in 1984. I threatened to throw it out in the street every single time I used it lol
Lauren sweetie....you are an amazing young lady! Your talent knows no bounds. I ama young 70 yrs old. I have been sewing since I was 6 years old. I always knew that I wanted to sew. I started with my grandmother teaching me how to quilt than she taught me how to make clothes. I did thatt for quite some time till I graduated school and got married. I was 19. My amazing hubby bought me my first machine and I was on my way. I sewed everything took classes in college to perfect my craft and to teach. I got into bag making about 4 years ago. I love it!! I came upon your videos one night while needing help with the NCW and fell in love with you and your style. Keep doing what you do because you make sewing fun and bring such joy to others.
Thank you, Lauren. As a personal supports for mental & physically challenged adults, you've touched my heart ❤. I didn't expect tears of joy from watching you talk about your journey. Teaching these special people takes a very creative mind. God bless you for teaching all of us. I view your YT videos often. Godspeed.
This is amazing that that's all you did to become so popular. Not saying it's not a lot of that you didn't work hard. I just mean, I watched a few of your sewing videos b4 finding this and kept thinking "wow, who is she. She must be known for something that people would buy handbags with a random person name on it that isn't a name like Louis Vuitton or something" lol.... Like I think of myself & think "no one knows me, I'm no one special, no one would want my name plated across their hand bags".. I'm seriously blown away.. It actually made me feel even more a lone & depressed about my own life & situation.. That's just a while huge story. Long story short, I'm going through ALOT & just feel like I'm barely even existing and its so frustrating bc ive always loved crafting, always wanted to start my own business but feel like someone like me could never really make a good turn out. So to hear that just a regular every day person started out from making doll clothes..... Wow, that's just awesome for you & I love to hear people's success stories....
I just found this! You are awesome. I am retiring in 5 months and remember dragging my kids around in strollers and they are 35 and 37. I am a quilter and long armer but I’m fascinated by the bag making thing!
Find your ping pong brain delightful, now you’re teaching more than 3 people! Be kind to yourself, you’re very creative, so your brain is really firing,it’s ok,you’re in the right job for it. Thanks for the videos!
Can you please do a video on the process of making your own fabric? I’ve wondered how to do this for a long time. I’m sure other subscribers are interested too.
I love that you shared your story! I always wonder how you young women got started in your wonderful careers! I'm the one who loves the "clickity-clack" of your machine. I love watching your vids, and Siah's too. I just ordered some vinyl and will make a vinyl purse for the first time very soon and I'm looking forward to it. I started doing bags a couple yrs ago, but haven't done vinyl yet. Funny how it's such a passion for me at this age (70 next April). I still feel like a kid! Again, thanks for sharing your story!
I probably bothered my mom quite a bit as I would stand on her left and watch her sew. I had two brothers and two sisters at that time (another brother came much later) but Mom would sew our Easter and special occasion dresses for us sisters. She had taught school in a rural school until she got married. I took 6 years of home ec in jr high and high school. I made my maternity clothes and while outfits for my daughter. That was when you could sew clothes cheaper than buying them! Lol A long time ago. You are twenty years younger than my daughter. I have always enjoyed sewing and I’m glad TH-cam recommended your video to me!
Lauren, we are the ones that thank you!! You know so much so everytime I come to your channel, I learn something. And now I even drool watching beautiful Dorothy!! Lauren, I stopped my call center job (I am 73 and in a wheelchair) but I love sewing bags so instead of looking for another silky job I decided to take a chance on me and my bags. Any chance, you could do a couple videos on the business side with advice for someone like me? I’m sure you would help a lot of us. I plan to start with Etsy. Or maybe you could refer me to someone? Thank you in advance!! Thank you for all your videos!!! 💕🌷🤣
My love for sewing, though at the time it was far from love, started at a very young age. Now I am able to sew for fun learning new techniques, crafting, quilting and bag making. It's been an awesome experience.
You are an amazing woman. Not everyone can tell a success story, I'm happy you have found your place. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge, you are so much more than an inspiration to me. I look forward to all your videos. I find myself checking periodically throughout my day hoping not to miss something from you. Thank you!
I learned to sew by making Barbie clothes with the scraps of fabric when my mom was sewing something for one of us kids. In jr. high school I took Home Ec and made a dress in 7th grade. Then in high school I took a semester of sewing.In that class I made a princess seamed dress, a corduroy pantsuit and a plaid skirt with a reversible vest that matched the skirt and contrasted on the other with a solid.In that class I learned the difference between homemade and Handmade. I had to make my oldest son's clothes after he was born because of his size. Everything ready made swallowed him. Imade my daughter a medieval costume dress one year for Halloween. It was adult sized because she could wear it to work at her job.
Julia Mason I remember taking the scraps of material when mom was sewing 🧵 that’s how I started making Barbie clothes but I sewed them by 🖐 I went to JHS in New York and took sewing 🧵 I had to make a shift dress in pink and white check of course I finished mine first and ended up helping the teacher going around helping my classmates got my first machine at 9 been sewing ever since (65 years)? I love ❤️ it just got another machine on New Year’s Eve timing was off I fixed it so now I have two babies now (that’s what I call them) anyway happy New Year and happy 😊 🧵
when you talk about your work Lauren you can see in your eyes just how much you love doing what you do, you sparkle, thankyou for all your hardwork and the inspiration you have given to me and everyone else to not just give up when things dont work out the first time,I could/would never have made any of the bags I have made if it wasnt for you
Interesting trajectory to your career. I agree take advantage of opportunities as they come up in your life. Love your videos. And I love Spoonflower fabrics.
Love seeing others sewing stories, my granddaughter, 4 this weekend keeps asking to sew with me, I thought i need to dream up a project...and then thought what a memory that would be when I’m gone...and i see multiple people with their sewing with an adult memories, def going to do it! Thanks Lauren, i sew while listening to you, I’m waaay older than you, but psychologically I’m not that much older, when you’re okder you’ll get that. And thank you for the idea to use hairclips, just love using them!
Very nice. How sweet - and brave! - of you to share these personal thoughts. Thank you. You are a fabulous teacher. I’ve been sewing >7 decades and I’ve already learned several very useful timesavers and tips from you that has improved the quality of my work. I appreciate what you do here on YT and am grateful to have found you. Thank you.
You should be super proud of yourself -Your an amazing young lady - full of confidence.I can relate to a lot of what you are saying - only I am much older .Thank you for your helpful video's.
I started sewing 🧵 Barbie clothes when I was 5 but by hand 🖐 then mom got a singer with all those cams and I got my first machine at 9 I’ve been sewing 🧵 now for 65 years and I too was into art but it just wasn’t my thing There is nothing more gratifying and enjoyable then sewing you’re young yet the sky is your limit love ❤️ your videos happy New Year and happy sewing
Thank you, Lauren, it takes fortitute to stay with it when you take the step to go out on your own. Your grandmother and aunt no doubt played a big part in building up your confidence!!
I’m so excited I found your videos🤗. I’m hoping to try making some of your bags. I’m so particular about my bags and purses, that I almost never find what I’m looking for. I like things to have a lot of compartments and zippers, which is hard for me to find. I’m not going to lie, it’s a little intimidating 😳.
Lauren, I believe you have started a new industrial revolution!!! Love your videos and learning from you. I’ve probably told everyone I work with about you cuz we’re all sewers and love making our bags. Thanks.
I know I'm late watching this.....says u did it a year ago but oh well, better late than never lol. I loved your story about how you got started & how much you've grown. Somehow it makes me feel better knowing I wont be as great as you at bag making over night....it takes time for everyone! So ty Loren your a great inspiration & I love watching your Tutorials. Sorry so long lol....
You are such an inspiration. I will be 60 years old this year and I admire your courage to take a chance on yourself. Something I was never brave enough to do. Keep up the amazing work that you do. We love this group and you inspire us to get in our craft spaces and make some love
I loved this video! Your TH-cam channel is my favorite and has been a great sewing resource and source of inspiration. When I needed a bag sew along for the Swoon Sydney, BOOM Lauren had one. When I was rearranging my sewing space, BOOM Lauren had a studio tour video! My husband even got me a "Not Today Bobbin" shirt and sticker for Christmas. Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful art you share! *extra scratches for Ben*
Wow you are just as I was when I was 27. There was no internet. So I began sewing at my church. Christian Women's Fellowship Now I see all the pillow adds. As a service project In Grand Rapids Michigan, We were still the furniture Capitol of the world. What we had that companies would donate was foam rubber. Scraps of really odd shapes of foam rubber. We could make pillows for New mothers in the inner city to use while they nursed their new borns. The older women of the church made cancer pads for hospitals in the area we were a downtown church. Anyway they said they would help a youngster of 27 make pillows For new moms in the inner city. We ended up pulling the the foam into small pieces Making a pillow from navy striped fabric. Then we stuffed the pillows . Friction from The foam is wild. We shocked each other and there was foam sticking to everything. We wet it down with water that helped for a while . At the end we completed 35 pillows plus pillow covers and someone donated a beautiful baby crib . We donated the items thru Catholic Charities and even got to meet some of the mothers. It felt so good to share with Other mothers that were nit as lucky as we were. Lauren you are on your way to a wonderful life. Much later I became a custom tailor by trade and had my own tailor shop with 12 employees. I retired 20 Years ago. But now I sew for clients making clothing. I am 74 and love what I do. Good luck to you.
you are a doll! nice to hear where you started and how far you have come and so far to go! I'm a grandma too teaching my grandkids also . I love the facebook group. thank you for all your help to us
So much enjoyed your video. Nice to get to know you a bit better. Still wish I could meet you one day. With the holidays had not been following very much but I am back at it. You are such an inspiration to me, and so many more of course. Thanks for your amazing contribution to the sewing community.
Hi Lauren, I am so inspired by your story. I am a lot older than you but my sewing has kind of parallel yours. I have been a fine art artist all my life and in my high school days wanted to be a textile designer. But at the time most if not all manufacturers were on the east coast. I would not move. So went into graphic design long before computers. After family and "real" work as my husband called it I am back to my art. But I have always had a love of fabrics and sewing. I have wanted to design my own fabrics and when you mentioned Spoonflower I think I need to try it. I've had friends that have but not much success. But I think it was their designs. Thank you for your inspiration! I'm so glad I found you.
Hey Lauren! I am a furniture slipcover maker but you have really gotten me interested in bag making in my "free" time! Just for me though, you're like my break from work! I get to do fun quick projects for me! Thanks a million!
You are an amazing lady! I found you one day while looking around you tube for quilting videos. Ive been quilting a few years, and after finding you, I was just itching to try and make some make bags! Ive made some cosmetic bags, zipper pouches, NCW and I absolutely love watching your videos and seeing you go through all the steps. Keep up the good work, because you have the determination that it takes. You are such a lovely sweet person. Love all your videos and watch every day for new ones.
I really love your videos. You really make sewing so exciting. My sister and I love sewing, she has always been my inspiration, iam going to tell her about you. I live in Savannah, She lives in Alabama no one else in our family sews I know she will love watching you! Thanks so much !!!
Love your cat!!! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad I'm not the only one with scatter brain. It's like I have so many projects, then I find more things I want to do lol. I just need to not sleep.
I started the same way.....50 years ago. I went and stayed with my Aunt on the weekend and she did the same thing, took me fabric shopping and then showed me "they way." My parents then bought me a Singer Fashionmate 237 in 8th grade ( I still have that machine) and that started it all. Thank you for the wonderful view into your sewing life. You're a special person to share what you do with us. Thank you!
You’re the best Lauren!! and a fantastic teacher! Thank you for sharing with us and all your awesome videos and group. I definitely learn a lot. Also..... Bobs burgers is a great idea for a fabric round too, just saying lol
You are the best. I love watching you over and over.i have learned so much from your video and you in person at FM stores.your the greatest. P.s. Ben says shhhhh I’m taking a bath.
New subscriber here!!! You popped up in my suggestions. I work 50 hrs/wk as an accounting admin in the construction field and SOOOO wish I had the bravery you had. Will be relocating to TN this summer & looking forward to something new & different. Maybe your bravery will rub off on me. I love to donate my work & give as gifts. Everyone says I should sell my stuff and I have - but not near enough to make a living at it... LOL... You are so inspiring. Hard to believe you're in your 20's. Your parents must be so proud! Look forward to following your journey.
YOU ARE my inspiration. I am employed right now but my passion is bag making too and would like to work full time from home. In my country Dominican Republic is not so popular to sew bags as in your country, but I want to take the challenge and do it.
Hi Lauren. Would you be able to do a video on your fabrics you sell your first designs and how you go about getting them on fabric. Thanks for all your great videos. 😊
Thank you for this. Wondering if you've done a video or would do a video on how you decide your price point on the items that you make and sell also do you price things differently for online sales as opposed to craft shows
Thank you ! I’m still new at sewing picked it up a few years ago and trying to figure out which fits and I’m really enjoying making bags , but I’m having trouble with my rivets 😢I’ve had to fix three bags suggestions??
Making your own fabric... I'm an artist ..is there away to explain this step ?? I'd libe to see my art on fabric.. Ty for your chat about how you got started You Rock !!
Love your art!! Have you turned any of it into fabric? Moonlight? They can't fire you for moonlighting unless there was a clause in your hire contract saying you couldn't, and let's face it unless you are working in some big time job I doubt they had you sign a contract. I should know in my twenties I was working 3 and 4 jobs at a time. Did that until I made myself very sick and had to go down to one.
It’s a testament to your strength that even tho you had “issues” when you first began making Barbie clothes, you persevered! And look where you are now- a mentor to soooo sew many!
I overheard my mom on the phone one day telling someone that I could sew a straighter seam than she could. I was only six. I feel so relaxed at the machine. I've sewed on so many crappy machines but now I have several good ones. It's always best to follow your passion. I wish you the best.
Wow your paintings are great your such an artistic person ...sewing is also an art ...
thank you so much Lauren for sharing your life story with us .... you are so genuine and sweet ... I am now 62 years old, I look 30 LOL ... I have also been sewing since a child, sewing, decorating and I have to share with you .... I wanted a canopy bed so badly that I nailed a bedspread to my ceiling and added stuffed snakes for the poles, you may not remember as you are so young, but when I went to the Exhibition in Toronto, I won some stuffed snakes on a game and added them by hanging them at each corner of the bed (also nailed to the ceiling) and they looked like poles of the bed ... I was only 13 but had so much fun putting huge holes in my ceiling .. I wish I learned to sew bags when I was younger but as I have just discovered your You Tube videos just recently, I have just started to learn how to put a hand bag together .... thank you for all your knowledge, always fun watching you share ! Cindi from Canada
I have that same brain, but can you help me become more efficient? I need to know if you perhaps spend one day cutting, one day piecing, one day doing step one one several bags? OR do you cut something out, sit down and sew and finish it?
I can’t seem to focus but bounce!!!
@@lbolen12 I'm trying to prepare a few at a time one day and tackling sewing them on the weekends which is the only spare time I get. Unfortunately I don't get the chance to sew as much as I'd like.
I used to buy all of my fabric at Hancock. It was so cheap and the bolts of fabric were so many that it was like walking into Aladdin's cave. The employees were so nice, too. If you wanted to make something and didn't know how, you could ask and get advice. In the '70s I used to make school clothes for young girls and I charged $5 a dress for my labor (customers bought the fabric and patterns). I sure miss that store! I have loved sewing ever since. Thanks for sharing your sewing journey!
Me too! I loved Hancock Fabrics! $3.00 fabric and I would make a maxi dress on Saturday for church on Sunday! I would walk down those fabric isles and feel the fabric until I found what I had in my mind!
U R a natural, spontaneous spark of constant expression and self-awareness. I really enjoy listing to you as you explore yourself and share your life, interest and sewing adventures. Thank you. I sew and love sewing boat upholstery. Taking something ugly and aged and returning it into a beautiful piece of love for its owner. I tell my friends "Sewing is Therapy." Danny
My first sewing machine was a Kenmore that I bought when I was 12 back in 1984. I threatened to throw it out in the street every single time I used it lol
Lauren sweetie....you are an amazing young lady! Your talent knows no bounds. I ama young 70 yrs old. I have been sewing since I was 6 years old. I always knew that I wanted to sew. I started with my grandmother teaching me how to quilt than she taught me how to make clothes. I did thatt for quite some time till I graduated school and got married. I was 19. My amazing hubby bought me my first machine and I was on my way. I sewed everything took classes in college to perfect my craft and to teach. I got into bag making about 4 years ago. I love it!! I came upon your videos one night while needing help with the NCW and fell in love with you and your style. Keep doing what you do
because you make sewing fun and bring such joy to others.
Thank you, Lauren. As a personal supports for mental & physically challenged adults, you've touched my heart ❤. I didn't expect tears of joy from watching you talk about your journey. Teaching these special people takes a very creative mind. God bless you for teaching all of us. I view your YT videos often. Godspeed.
This is amazing that that's all you did to become so popular.
Not saying it's not a lot of that you didn't work hard. I just mean, I watched a few of your sewing videos b4 finding this and kept thinking "wow, who is she. She must be known for something that people would buy handbags with a random person name on it that isn't a name like Louis Vuitton or something" lol....
Like I think of myself & think "no one knows me, I'm no one special, no one would want my name plated across their hand bags"..
I'm seriously blown away.. It actually made me feel even more a lone & depressed about my own life & situation..
That's just a while huge story. Long story short, I'm going through ALOT & just feel like I'm barely even existing and its so frustrating bc ive always loved crafting, always wanted to start my own business but feel like someone like me could never really make a good turn out. So to hear that just a regular every day person started out from making doll clothes..... Wow, that's just awesome for you & I love to hear people's success stories....
I just found this! You are awesome. I am retiring in 5 months and remember dragging my kids around in strollers and they are 35 and 37. I am a quilter and long armer but I’m fascinated by the bag making thing!
You are a talented inspiration to many. So glad you followed your heart.
You are an inpiration to young people everywhere. I wish I were as smart as you are at 27. Love your videos.
Find your ping pong brain delightful, now you’re teaching more than 3 people! Be kind to yourself, you’re very creative, so your brain is really firing,it’s ok,you’re in the right job for it. Thanks for the videos!
Can you please do a video on the process of making your own fabric? I’ve wondered how to do this for a long time. I’m sure other subscribers are interested too.
I love that you shared your story! I always wonder how you young women got started in your wonderful careers! I'm the one who loves the "clickity-clack" of your machine. I love watching your vids, and Siah's too. I just ordered some vinyl and will make a vinyl purse for the first time very soon and I'm looking forward to it. I started doing bags a couple yrs ago, but haven't done vinyl yet. Funny how it's such a passion for me at this age (70 next April). I still feel like a kid! Again, thanks for sharing your story!
Good for you hanging in there! You are earning money doing what you love
I probably bothered my mom quite a bit as I would stand on her left and watch her sew. I had two brothers and two sisters at that time (another brother came much later) but Mom would sew our Easter and special occasion dresses for us sisters. She had taught school in a rural school until she got married. I took 6 years of home ec in jr high and high school. I made my maternity clothes and while outfits for my daughter. That was when you could sew clothes cheaper than buying them! Lol
A long time ago. You are twenty years younger than my daughter. I have always enjoyed sewing and I’m glad TH-cam recommended your video to me!
Lauren, we are the ones that thank you!! You know so much so everytime I come to your channel, I learn something. And now I even drool watching beautiful Dorothy!!
Lauren, I stopped my call center job (I am 73 and in a wheelchair) but I love sewing bags so instead of looking for another silky job I decided to take a chance on me and my bags. Any chance, you could do a couple videos on the business side with advice for someone like me? I’m sure you would help a lot of us. I plan to start with Etsy. Or maybe you could refer me to someone? Thank you in advance!! Thank you for all your videos!!! 💕🌷🤣
My love for sewing, though at the time it was far from love, started at a very young age. Now I am able to sew for fun learning new techniques, crafting, quilting and bag making. It's been an awesome experience.
You are an amazing woman. Not everyone can tell a success story, I'm happy you have found your place. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge, you are so much more than an inspiration to me. I look forward to all your videos. I find myself checking periodically throughout my day hoping not to miss something from you. Thank you!
HAHA! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your intro. Exactly my attitude towards sewing!
I learned to sew by making Barbie clothes with the scraps of fabric when my mom was sewing something for one of us kids. In jr. high school I took Home Ec and made a dress in 7th grade. Then in high school I took a semester of sewing.In that class I made a princess seamed dress, a corduroy pantsuit and a plaid skirt with a reversible vest that matched the skirt and contrasted on the other with a solid.In that class I learned the difference between homemade and Handmade. I had to make my oldest son's clothes after he was born because of his size. Everything ready made swallowed him.
Imade my daughter a medieval costume dress one year for Halloween. It was adult sized because she could wear it to work at her job.
Julia Mason I remember taking the scraps of material when mom was sewing 🧵 that’s how I started making Barbie clothes but I sewed them by 🖐 I went to JHS in New York and took sewing 🧵 I had to make a shift dress in pink and white check of course I finished mine first and ended up helping the teacher going around helping my classmates got my first machine at 9 been sewing ever since (65 years)? I love ❤️ it just got another machine on New Year’s Eve timing was off I fixed it so now I have two babies now (that’s what I call them) anyway happy New Year and happy 😊 🧵
Your paintings are amazing. I love your creativity.
when you talk about your work Lauren you can see in your eyes just how much you love doing what you do, you sparkle, thankyou for all your hardwork and the inspiration you have given to me and everyone else to not just give up when things dont work out the first time,I could/would never have made any of the bags I have made if it wasnt for you
Interesting trajectory to your career. I agree take advantage of opportunities as they come up in your life. Love your videos. And I love Spoonflower fabrics.
Your paintings are as amazing as your sewing!
Love seeing others sewing stories, my granddaughter, 4 this weekend keeps asking to sew with me, I thought i need to dream up a project...and then thought what a memory that would be when I’m gone...and i see multiple people with their sewing with an adult memories, def going to do it! Thanks Lauren, i sew while listening to you, I’m waaay older than you, but psychologically I’m not that much older, when you’re okder you’ll get that. And thank you for the idea to use hairclips, just love using them!
I enjoyed hearing your story very much! You are an inspiration♥
Very nice. How sweet - and brave! - of you to share these personal thoughts. Thank you. You are a fabulous teacher. I’ve been sewing >7 decades and I’ve already learned several very useful timesavers and tips from you that has improved the quality of my work. I appreciate what you do here on YT and am grateful to have found you. Thank you.
You are more than awesome dear one. Love within Love.
You should be super proud of yourself -Your an amazing young lady - full of confidence.I can relate to a lot of what you are saying - only I am much older .Thank you for your helpful video's.
I started sewing 🧵 Barbie clothes when I was 5 but by hand 🖐 then mom got a singer with all those cams and I got my first machine at 9 I’ve been sewing 🧵 now for 65 years and I too was into art but it just wasn’t my thing There is nothing more gratifying and enjoyable then sewing you’re young yet the sky is your limit love ❤️ your videos happy New Year and happy sewing
Thank you Lauren! Love all your videos 🥰 Keep doing what you love ❤️
Thank you, Lauren, it takes fortitute to stay with it when you take the step to go out on your own. Your grandmother and aunt no doubt played a big part in building up your confidence!!
I’m so excited I found your videos🤗. I’m hoping to try making some of your bags. I’m so particular about my bags and purses, that I almost never find what I’m looking for. I like things to have a lot of compartments and zippers, which is hard for me to find. I’m not going to lie, it’s a little intimidating 😳.
Lauren, I believe you have started a new industrial revolution!!! Love your videos and learning from you. I’ve probably told everyone I work with about you cuz we’re all sewers and love making our bags. Thanks.
Thanks Lauren! That was wonderful!
I'm very happy to hear this story of success, all the best...
I know I'm late watching this.....says u did it a year ago but oh well, better late than never lol. I loved your story about how you got started & how much you've grown. Somehow it makes me feel better knowing I wont be as great as you at bag making over night....it takes time for everyone! So ty Loren your a great inspiration & I love watching your Tutorials. Sorry so long lol....
You are such an inspiration. I will be 60 years old this year and I admire your courage to take a chance on yourself. Something I was never brave enough to do. Keep up the amazing work that you do. We love this group and you inspire us to get in our craft spaces and make some love
I loved this video! Your TH-cam channel is my favorite and has been a great sewing resource and source of inspiration. When I needed a bag sew along for the Swoon Sydney, BOOM Lauren had one. When I was rearranging my sewing space, BOOM Lauren had a studio tour video! My husband even got me a "Not Today Bobbin" shirt and sticker for Christmas. Thank you for all your hard work and the wonderful art you share! *extra scratches for Ben*
Love the insight into your career thus far, onward and upward more great things to come, thank you for your very informative vidoes and inspiration x
You’re fab!! Only recently discovered you 😃 Can you do a video on creating fabrics, please?
Wow you are just as I was when I was 27.
There was no internet. So I began sewing at my church. Christian Women's Fellowship Now I see all the pillow adds.
As a service project In Grand Rapids Michigan, We were still the furniture Capitol of the world. What we had that companies would donate was foam rubber. Scraps of really odd shapes of foam rubber. We could make pillows for
New mothers in the inner city to use while they nursed their new borns. The older women of the church made cancer pads for hospitals in the area we were a downtown church. Anyway they said they would help a youngster of 27 make pillows
For new moms in the inner city. We ended up pulling the the foam into small pieces
Making a pillow from navy striped fabric. Then we stuffed the pillows . Friction from
The foam is wild. We shocked each other and there was foam sticking to everything. We wet it down with water that helped for a while . At the end we completed 35 pillows plus pillow covers and someone donated a beautiful baby crib . We donated the items thru Catholic Charities and even got to meet some of the mothers. It felt so good to share with
Other mothers that were nit as lucky as we were. Lauren you are on your way to a wonderful life. Much later I became a custom tailor by trade and had my own tailor shop with 12 employees. I retired 20
Years ago. But now I sew for clients making clothing. I am 74 and love what I do. Good luck to you.
you are a doll! nice to hear where you started and how far you have come and so far to go! I'm a grandma too teaching my grandkids also . I love the facebook group. thank you for all your help to us
Keep going! You’re doing more than sewing.
So much enjoyed your video. Nice to get to know you a bit better. Still wish I could meet you one day. With the holidays had not been following very much but I am back at it. You are such an inspiration to me, and so many more of course. Thanks for your amazing contribution to the sewing community.
I love your stories, Lauren! Thanks for sharing! 💜
Thank you for sharing your story!!! You have truly been an inspiration 😊
Hi Lauren, I am so inspired by your story. I am a lot older than you but my sewing has kind of parallel yours. I have been a fine art artist all my life and in my high school days wanted to be a textile designer. But at the time most if not all manufacturers were on the east coast. I would not move. So went into graphic design long before computers. After family and "real" work as my husband called it I am back to my art. But I have always had a love of fabrics and sewing. I have wanted to design my own fabrics and when you mentioned Spoonflower I think I need to try it. I've had friends that have but not much success. But I think it was their designs. Thank you for your inspiration! I'm so glad I found you.
Thank you for a lovely video - again! Love to hear your story, love your videos and your facebook group. Many thanks for it all xx
Hey Lauren! I am a furniture slipcover maker but you have really gotten me interested in bag making in my "free" time! Just for me though, you're like my break from work! I get to do fun quick projects for me! Thanks a million!
I think your awesome, keep going. You found a job that's fun and pays well. Thanks.
You DEFINITELY can do this! Great job!
Loved this video Lauren! You are such an inspiration!
You’re so amazing I love watching your videos your an inspiration ❤️❤️
Holy Cats GRRL!! You’re almost to 19K!
Love the video and learning your background. Thanks for sharing!
You are an amazing lady! I found you one day while looking around you tube for quilting videos. Ive been quilting a few years, and after finding you, I was just itching to try and make some make bags! Ive made some cosmetic bags, zipper pouches, NCW and I absolutely love watching your videos and seeing you go through all the steps. Keep up the good work, because you have the determination that it takes. You are such a lovely sweet person. Love all your videos and watch every day for new ones.
I really love your videos. You really make sewing so exciting. My sister and I love sewing, she has always been my inspiration, iam going to tell her about you. I live in Savannah, She lives in Alabama no one else in our family sews I know she will love watching you! Thanks so much !!!
Thanks sew much for share how you work your skills.
Great journey you have undertaken. I admire your ambition. Never look back.
Much admiration for your positivity in life!
Lauren, you are an inspiration!
Love your cat!!! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad I'm not the only one with scatter brain. It's like I have so many projects, then I find more things I want to do lol. I just need to not sleep.
I am so glad you shared your story!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Love your videos.
I started the same way.....50 years ago. I went and stayed with my Aunt on the weekend and she did the same thing, took me fabric shopping and then showed me "they way." My parents then bought me a Singer Fashionmate 237 in 8th grade ( I still have that machine) and that started it all. Thank you for the wonderful view into your sewing life. You're a special person to share what you do with us. Thank you!
Awesome sweet Lauren. You are an inspiration to me.
You’re the best Lauren!! and a fantastic teacher! Thank you for sharing with us and all your awesome videos and group. I definitely learn a lot.
Also..... Bobs burgers is a great idea for a fabric round too, just saying lol
Thank you...amazing how we all got started...
So so pretty, the blonde soften your features you are a beauty and a great sewist ...love all your tutorials they are so much help love love them
You are the best. I love watching you over and over.i have learned so much from your video and you in person at FM stores.your the greatest. P.s. Ben says shhhhh I’m taking a bath.
A fun video about your start with sewing!
New subscriber here!!! You popped up in my suggestions. I work 50 hrs/wk as an accounting admin in the construction field and SOOOO wish I had the bravery you had. Will be relocating to TN this summer & looking forward to something new & different. Maybe your bravery will rub off on me. I love to donate my work & give as gifts. Everyone says I should sell my stuff and I have - but not near enough to make a living at it... LOL... You are so inspiring. Hard to believe you're in your 20's. Your parents must be so proud! Look forward to following your journey.
Your art pictures are amazing.
Erika Katuin very talented, the hand portions are spot on
YOU ARE my inspiration. I am employed right now but my passion is bag making too and would like to work full time from home. In my country Dominican Republic is not so popular to sew bags as in your country, but I want to take the challenge and do it.
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I miss Hancock fabric!!!
I just found you and love your videos💗 thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing!
Hi Lauren. Would you be able to do a video on your fabrics you sell your first designs and how you go about getting them on fabric. Thanks for all your great videos. 😊
Liked your cat. I have cats and dogs. Running my own senior animal sanctuary. Your an inspiration
Your origine story is mighty!!!
You go girl!!😭💖💖💖
Love your story:) !!!
Thanks for sharing.
I love your kitty!!!
Love your story.
Thank you for this. Wondering if you've done a video or would do a video on how you decide your price point on the items that you make and sell also do you price things differently for online sales as opposed to craft shows
Subscribed! You're sew inspiring! 💜
Thank you ! I’m still new at sewing picked it up a few years ago and trying to figure out which fits and I’m really enjoying making bags , but I’m having trouble with my rivets 😢I’ve had to fix three bags suggestions??
Thank you for sharing ❤
My son is also called CJ he is at university and is going to be a science teacher I am so proud of him
I hear u ..about newbie not being able to thread or bobbin right...!! I'm still there
Lol you are funny. Love it
What an amazing young lady you are. xxx
thanks for sharing your experience with us. I think about creating an etsy shop selling bags with reused jeans. What do you think of the idea?
Making your own fabric... I'm an artist ..is there away to explain this step ?? I'd libe to see my art on fabric..
Ty for your chat about how you got started You Rock !!
Love your art!! Have you turned any of it into fabric? Moonlight? They can't fire you for moonlighting unless there was a clause in your hire contract saying you couldn't, and let's face it unless you are working in some big time job I doubt they had you sign a contract. I should know in my twenties I was working 3 and 4 jobs at a time. Did that until I made myself very sick and had to go down to one.