I have ordered woven labels that say “Made by Grandma”, and I put them into all the clothes I make for my grandchildren. Not only do the labels serve to identify front and back, it’s like I added my signature. I take pride in what I make, and they get joy in wearing Grandma’s clothes! Like you say, win, win!
What I would give to see “Made by Grandma”on anything again!!! Your handmade gifts will bless hearts forever❤️ In sad moments I remember their giving and their love because it took my breath away. Loving acts never die, they just keep giving in memories.
I always called my children “handmade and “perfectly imperfect”. The latter, because being perfect is an unattainable goal and not required. Having good skills in apologizing, essential ❤️❤️❤️
I couldn't agree more about asking the recipient what they would like for Christmas. All too often people just buy something, wrap it, throw a bow on it and shove it under the tree without considering if the gift will bring joy to the receiver. I can't tell you how many gifts I've gotten that have made me scratch my head afterward and then re-gift it or save it for a white elephant gift exchange at work the following year. I taught my kids from a tender age to find out what the recipients likes, hobbies, interests, etc. and buy a gift to compliment those interests that they will appreciate and use. I used to play tennis a lot, so I always asked for a can of tennis balls, which were very affordable and I always wanted and needed. I love that you made little girls clothing with Disney fabric and colorful unicorn fabric made sparkly sleeves. Perfect!!! A very practical and fun gift. I have friends who love to sew, so I buy them sewing machine needles and such for their hobby. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Alisa! 🎄🎅🏻
I have made Christmas gifts for the last handful of years, and I really like it. It just feels good to actually put thought and effort into a gift instead of giving a gift card. Usually I give edible gifts, this year I made quilts (I don't have many people to get gifts for)
Hi Alisa. I have been sewing since I was about 12 and I am in my mid 60's now. When I make children's clothing, I sew a loop of ribbon in the back so everyone knows where the back is. Love your upcycle ideas so much! I am from Upstate NY but dream of living in sunny Florida. Someday maybe...
OMG, I love your videos! Every year I do hundreds of sewing gifts for my friends and most of the ideas comes from you! “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving” Acts 20:35. Thank you very much!
Love the idea of the giving bag for family, especially children, what fun. To know that that bag is for ‘you’ and holds something special, lovely idea.
I would be over the moon with linen tea towels. There is just nothing better for drying dishes or wrapping a fresh loaf of bread and they are so expensive to buy.
Years ago I bought Christmas fabric on sale and sewed a lot of very simple gift bags. We use them every year for wrapping the family's gifts and a set makes a great gift for others who want to be more sustainable.
Hello Alisa 😊. You have hit some really important points here. Something usable is key. I really like your idea of consumables. I made some drawstring gift bags this year to put in a jar of jam and homemade soap and produce bags. When you go shopping where I live you have to bring your own shopping bags. Single use plastic bags are no longer available. The produce bags have strawberries on them, peaches and lemons on them in three sizes.
I always do handmade gifts for my grandchildren and family, it's more personal and they all really enjoy it. I made them all Santa sacks when they were born that are used every Christmas. One year I wasn't able to sew and they were all disappointed that the gifts were not handmade that year. I think your videos are awesome, and I feel exactly the same way about making things personal and useful. Have a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to more tutorials in the new year. 🤗🤗☺☺
8:40 I have cutlery in a roll like that to use instead of single-use plastic when out and about. I have a knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, straight straw, angled straw and a brush for cleaning the straws.
Hello, hellooo! :) it is raining here as well, and really dark as early in the morning, but....put a smile on your face no matter what, greet the day with happiness :)
We love Bluey!!! I made my husband a stumpfest birthday cake with bandit on the top "it was the 80s" (we're millenials) and i slow clap when he comes home and says "dad has entered the room" Im going to have to add bluey to a bunch of stuff now lol
Omg... My husband says "it's Daaaaaaaad!!!" All.THE.TIME 😂 we love Bluey! Especially the "pass the parcel" episode and the one about the stumpfest. I need to keep the "stumpfest cake" idea for the next celebration, such a cool thing! One of the ideas I had was to put Bandit's outline in vinyl on a t-shirt and then little one color it in with fabric markers.
I made little gift bags for my sis and her family..they are just 3 seams and drawstring...with ribbon for my sis...also i find the necklines very tight so i now draughted a back placket and poppers
I really love your video's and idea's ive been watching your channel for about a year now. You have so many helpful tips and tricks for a beginner like me. Last I borrowed my mother-in-laws sewing machine and made T-shirt quits for all 3 of my kids. This year made a pocket pillow for my son that matches the color of his dog that past away in August and I used his collar for the handle at the top. I made a circle skirt and i am in the process of making the brush holder for my middle daughter. And for my youngest daughter ( who is 3) I decided to make a costume of her favorite character Bo Peep from Toy Story 4. I made a circle skirt that is double sided for the skirt/cape and for the rest of the outfit i am altering some of her old clothes ( adding ruffles and what-not). These projects are being made out of leftover fabric i had, some mismatched sheets and some other fabric my mother gave me. It's coming together nicely and I can't thank you enough for sharing all of your ideas.
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you show us all these amazing and cute and adorable things to create for Christmas. Very very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
What a beautiful bomber jacket Alisa 😍 And wow, you’ve been busy making so many thoughtful gifts. Good advice at the end, to ensure the intended gift is something a friend or family member is what they’d actually use and like. It’s so easy to go overboard and make for the sake of making. 😅
Thank You, Liz! (p.s. this was a Premiere, which is a bit different from Live, for Premiere the video is pre-recorded, but then you and I get to chat in the live chat as it plays for the first time. I just don't want you think that I am a techno wizard :) although I would love to be one, he he :) ) thank you so much for watching! I
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I am not a techno wizard either, if it doesn't have a 'blue thingy', or a 'watch ya-ma-call-it' or a 'round spinny thing' on it. I get all confused 😂😅🤣
You sew beautifully! Your details are so nice i.e., inside the pocket and the coverstitch. OHMY a coverstitch machine just something else I may need to purchase. Kens Sewing Machine in Alabama here I come again to do my layaway. LOL
- I suck at whrapping gifts, therefore I use beautiful paper bags. No struggle for me and no waste, people can use them again for their gifts. - Lavender is also great for keeping spiders and other bugs away. Also you can put it next to your bed and it helps you relax and fall asleep. - This year my handmade gifts will be pasta, beewax cloths and kitchen aprons.
Awesome video! I agree with your advice about tags. I've started adding leather tags to my crochet items. They look so much more professional. My daughter looks for my tags now :)
Your gifts look beautiful 😻! I’m so bummed this Xmas, I’ve been ill for three weeks and have been unable to return to my sewing machine, all my Xmas projects are still awaiting for me 😮!!! When you said tea towels for Xmas… I had to giggle 😂, I have asked for tea towels this Xmas because I don’t want to sew them !!! Shhhhh !!! 😅 Hope I get lots so I’m well stocked for the year 😂. The simplest of things!! Merry Xmas and happy new year to you and all of your family and friends.
ooooh, tags - I got some really, I mean REALLY long time ago I think from Dutch Label shop, and then a friend sent me some from Europe.... (p.s. there might be smth sewing label/tag related coming up in January). You can also make your own and order a fat quarter from Spoonflower and cut it apart.
Can you show how and what you used for the lavender bags? Thank you I love watching your videos!! I love your energy you have in these !! Thanks for doing them !!
Rebekah, it is super simple - just a little rectangle sewn on 3 sides and hemmed at the top, fill with dried lavender and tie with a ribbon and ta-da! :) you can do it! :)
Your gifts are just lovely. You’re so right about not ‘overdoing’ the handmade gifts though. Something wanted and useful always. Can I ask what pattern you used for that beautiful Disney fleece jacket for your daughter? Absolutely adorable. Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. I learn such a lot from you.
Jan, hello there! Yes... no sense of overdoing something if it is simply not needed... Love that it resonated with you! :) for the Disney jacket - I drafted it myself. I have at leats 3 raglan sleeve tutorials on my channel, you can use those, then add a tiny bit of extra ease as this is an outer layer and then I also have a good tutorial on easy lining (if needed) and how to install a zipper in a jacket like this - and you will be set :)
I have ordered woven labels that say “Made by Grandma”, and I put them into all the clothes I make for my grandchildren. Not only do the labels serve to identify front and back, it’s like I added my signature. I take pride in what I make, and they get joy in wearing Grandma’s clothes! Like you say, win, win!
I have some that says perfectly imperfect ...
What I would give to see “Made by Grandma”on anything again!!! Your handmade gifts will bless hearts forever❤️ In sad moments I remember their giving and their love because it took my breath away. Loving acts never die, they just keep giving in memories.
I always called my children “handmade and “perfectly imperfect”. The latter, because being perfect is an unattainable goal and not required. Having good skills in apologizing, essential ❤️❤️❤️
Bluey is the best!!!!
I couldn't agree more about asking the recipient what they would like for Christmas. All too often people just buy something, wrap it, throw a bow on it and shove it under the tree without considering if the gift will bring joy to the receiver. I can't tell you how many gifts I've gotten that have made me scratch my head afterward and then re-gift it or save it for a white elephant gift exchange at work the following year. I taught my kids from a tender age to find out what the recipients likes, hobbies, interests, etc. and buy a gift to compliment those interests that they will appreciate and use. I used to play tennis a lot, so I always asked for a can of tennis balls, which were very affordable and I always wanted and needed. I love that you made little girls clothing with Disney fabric and colorful unicorn fabric made sparkly sleeves. Perfect!!! A very practical and fun gift. I have friends who love to sew, so I buy them sewing machine needles and such for their hobby. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Alisa! 🎄🎅🏻
I have made Christmas gifts for the last handful of years, and I really like it. It just feels good to actually put thought and effort into a gift instead of giving a gift card. Usually I give edible gifts, this year I made quilts (I don't have many people to get gifts for)
Hi Alisa. I have been sewing since I was about 12 and I am in my mid 60's now. When I make children's clothing, I sew a loop of ribbon in the back so everyone knows where the back is. Love your upcycle ideas so much! I am from Upstate NY but dream of living in sunny Florida. Someday maybe...
OMG, I love your videos! Every year I do hundreds of sewing gifts for my friends and most of the ideas comes from you! “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving” Acts 20:35. Thank you very much!
Love the idea of the giving bag for family, especially children, what fun. To know that that bag is for ‘you’ and holds something special, lovely idea.
A flap at the top of the artist roll to cover the tops of the brushes and make it so stuff doesn’t fall out is very nice
I am happy to have found your channel. My husband and I love watching Bluey.
Bluey is my favorite!!! I watch it with my 21 and 19 year old daughters 😂
You always have wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing with us all.
I would be over the moon with linen tea towels. There is just nothing better for drying dishes or wrapping a fresh loaf of bread and they are so expensive to buy.
Years ago I bought Christmas fabric on sale and sewed a lot of very simple gift bags. We use them every year for wrapping the family's gifts and a set makes a great gift for others who want to be more sustainable.
Thank you for the lovely ideas.
Lovely creations👍❤️
Your family is adorable!
Thank you for the tips. Love the candles
Glad you like them! It is really easy to make them and if you buy materials in bulk, saves $$
Hello Alisa 😊. You have hit some really important points here. Something usable is key. I really like your idea of consumables. I made some drawstring gift bags this year to put in a jar of jam and homemade soap and produce bags. When you go shopping where I live you have to bring your own shopping bags. Single use plastic bags are no longer available. The produce bags have strawberries on them, peaches and lemons on them in three sizes.
THAT IS AH-MAZING! I love, love this idea! You're so amazing!
I love watching you and all that you do !!!
I always do handmade gifts for my grandchildren and family, it's more personal and they all really enjoy it. I made them all Santa sacks when they were born that are used every Christmas. One year I wasn't able to sew and they were all disappointed that the gifts were not handmade that year. I think your videos are awesome, and I feel exactly the same way about making things personal and useful. Have a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to more tutorials in the new year. 🤗🤗☺☺
Beautiful gifts - thank you for sharing!
Enjoyed all these wonderful gift ideas. Thank you Alisa
So cute! Great job!! 🤩
8:40 I have cutlery in a roll like that to use instead of single-use plastic when out and about. I have a knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, straight straw, angled straw and a brush for cleaning the straws.
Hello from Singapore! It’s cooler days here as it’s been on off raining…
Hello, hellooo! :) it is raining here as well, and really dark as early in the morning, but....put a smile on your face no matter what, greet the day with happiness :)
Lovely as always! Thank you for making these videos: they bring so much know-how as well as joy to our lives 😘
Thank you for such a lovely ideas. Have a Happy Holidays ! Love all your videos
LOVE YOUR IDEAS
Thank you, Donna! Happy Holidays to you! :)
We love Bluey!!! I made my husband a stumpfest birthday cake with bandit on the top "it was the 80s" (we're millenials) and i slow clap when he comes home and says "dad has entered the room"
Im going to have to add bluey to a bunch of stuff now lol
Omg... My husband says "it's Daaaaaaaad!!!" All.THE.TIME 😂 we love Bluey! Especially the "pass the parcel" episode and the one about the stumpfest. I need to keep the "stumpfest cake" idea for the next celebration, such a cool thing! One of the ideas I had was to put Bandit's outline in vinyl on a t-shirt and then little one color it in with fabric markers.
I made little gift bags for my sis and her family..they are just 3 seams and drawstring...with ribbon for my sis...also i find the necklines very tight so i now draughted a back placket and poppers
I really love your video's and idea's ive been watching your channel for about a year now. You have so many helpful tips and tricks for a beginner like me. Last I borrowed my mother-in-laws sewing machine and made T-shirt quits for all 3 of my kids. This year made a pocket pillow for my son that matches the color of his dog that past away in August and I used his collar for the handle at the top. I made a circle skirt and i am in the process of making the brush holder for my middle daughter. And for my youngest daughter ( who is 3) I decided to make a costume of her favorite character Bo Peep from Toy Story 4. I made a circle skirt that is double sided for the skirt/cape and for the rest of the outfit i am altering some of her old clothes ( adding ruffles and what-not). These projects are being made out of leftover fabric i had, some mismatched sheets and some other fabric my mother gave me. It's coming together nicely and I can't thank you enough for sharing all of your ideas.
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you show us all these amazing and cute and adorable things to create for Christmas. Very very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
I just love these videos. Thank you so much for making this guide.
Madelyn, Glad you like them!
Great ideas Alisa, you are a super woman ☺️ doing all this, gifts look really good.
All of these gift ideas are great! Happy Holidays :-)
Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! Happy Holidays and Blessings to all in love and light!!!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼
What a beautiful bomber jacket Alisa 😍 And wow, you’ve been busy making so many thoughtful gifts. Good advice at the end, to ensure the intended gift is something a friend or family member is what they’d actually use and like. It’s so easy to go overboard and make for the sake of making. 😅
OMG this is the best live video I've seen anywhere. Thank you so much Alissa. I really enjoyed it. Well done. I knew it would be good.
Thank You, Liz! (p.s. this was a Premiere, which is a bit different from Live, for Premiere the video is pre-recorded, but then you and I get to chat in the live chat as it plays for the first time. I just don't want you think that I am a techno wizard :) although I would love to be one, he he :) ) thank you so much for watching! I
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I am not a techno wizard either, if it doesn't have a 'blue thingy', or a 'watch ya-ma-call-it' or a 'round spinny thing' on it. I get all confused 😂😅🤣
He he, you're so funny :) we are in the same boat :) but hey - we had fun, right? That is all that matters! :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity indeed, having fun is everything. Thank you for all you do,
You sew beautifully! Your details are so nice i.e., inside the pocket and the coverstitch. OHMY a coverstitch machine just something else I may need to purchase. Kens Sewing Machine in Alabama here I come again to do my layaway. LOL
please upload videos about candle makings
- I suck at whrapping gifts, therefore I use beautiful paper bags. No struggle for me and no waste, people can use them again for their gifts.
- Lavender is also great for keeping spiders and other bugs away. Also you can put it next to your bed and it helps you relax and fall asleep.
- This year my handmade gifts will be pasta, beewax cloths and kitchen aprons.
Awesome video! I agree with your advice about tags. I've started adding leather tags to my crochet items. They look so much more professional. My daughter looks for my tags now :)
from mrs: really fun, creative and awesome video! thanks for sharing!
Your gifts look beautiful 😻!
I’m so bummed this Xmas, I’ve been ill for three weeks and have been unable to return to my sewing machine, all my Xmas projects are still awaiting for me 😮!!!
When you said tea towels for Xmas… I had to giggle 😂, I have asked for tea towels this Xmas because I don’t want to sew them !!! Shhhhh !!! 😅
Hope I get lots so I’m well stocked for the year 😂. The simplest of things!!
Merry Xmas and happy new year to you and all of your family and friends.
Hmm! Reusing gift bags for each person each year. 🤔 That's a good idea. Where do you get your tags? I've been looking for some!
ooooh, tags - I got some really, I mean REALLY long time ago I think from Dutch Label shop, and then a friend sent me some from Europe.... (p.s. there might be smth sewing label/tag related coming up in January). You can also make your own and order a fat quarter from Spoonflower and cut it apart.
Can you show how and what you used for the lavender bags? Thank you I love watching your videos!! I love your energy you have in these !! Thanks for doing them !!
Rebekah, it is super simple - just a little rectangle sewn on 3 sides and hemmed at the top, fill with dried lavender and tie with a ribbon and ta-da! :) you can do it! :)
Simple for the nursing mother... I made my daughter some, boob pads. Flannel one side and pillowcase material on the other.
Your gifts are just lovely. You’re so right about not ‘overdoing’ the handmade gifts though. Something wanted and useful always. Can I ask what pattern you used for that beautiful Disney fleece jacket for your daughter? Absolutely adorable.
Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. I learn such a lot from you.
Jan, hello there! Yes... no sense of overdoing something if it is simply not needed... Love that it resonated with you! :) for the Disney jacket - I drafted it myself. I have at leats 3 raglan sleeve tutorials on my channel, you can use those, then add a tiny bit of extra ease as this is an outer layer and then I also have a good tutorial on easy lining (if needed) and how to install a zipper in a jacket like this - and you will be set :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you - I should have known you’d drafted it yourself you clever lady.!! 😀
I have a friend who uses her 3 daughters first letter of their names for her clothes range with S M L XL 2XL etc.
The paint brush holder could be adapted to a knitting needle case.
Good morning
Please can talk about different machines that you use.
I am from Algeria 🇩🇿(north of Africa)
I like all you items
Hello there and thank you! Just your luck - I already have those videos on the channel :)
Love the gifts! Where did you get your sewing mannequin?
👍👍👍
Do you have directions on how to make the notebook? Thanks for all the great ideas.
Yes, in my previous gift video :)
We reuse gift bags. For birthdays one goes to my sister, then on my birthday she puts a gift for me. I need to make a new bag...lol
Super cool! :)
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Where did you get the lavender?
Can you do a tutorial on an oversized TShirt to sleep in I can not find a pattern.
Hi Shelly, you can use this tutorial to make yours - th-cam.com/video/grLSpQ-G74Q/w-d-xo.html