Hello! New to your channel and fairly new to sewing...not counting the doll clothes I made with my grandmother when I was a child...just want to say that I really enjoy your fabric/pattern hauls! Like another one of our subscribers, I have reservation about buying fabric online without touching it. I’ve ordered from fabric mart before and had a few surprises once the package arrived. I blame it on my lack of knowledge but I’m slowly learning! Watching your fabric hauls/ opinions on fabrics has helped me quite a bit in deciphering which fabric would work for which project. I wanted to also thank you for that. You’re a joy to watch!
Hi Viv! I love hearing about your week! It really helps me feel happy like visiting a friend during this divorce I’m going thru. You always make my day when I get to watch your video, about you good makes and bad! Lol we all have those don’t we?! Don’t know why some patterns don’t go together and some don’t look good when you have it made! Keep them rolling’ ❤️
Nothing lifts my sewing spirit like viewing your videos. I have been away lots lately and have not sewn in a while. You gave me just that wonderful nudge. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Got to go sew 😊
I used to be a hairdresser, I do keep my license up And teaching. You're hair is a lovely shade of blonde! Looks great with your skin coloring!!! Love your bangs too & fullness in your hair!!!! And of course I love your videos!!!
First off - you're such an inspiration! I'm serious. I've started sewing for myself again and I love the way my wardrobe is growing. Thank you for the pattern reviews and the ideas about matching fabrics to patterns. My fabric stash is shrinking and my pattern stash is growing! Woo-hoo! Secondly - thanks for talking about struggles. It's just a pain to have to push thru something that's not working. I made a very cute dress recently and put pockets in it - then tore them completely out because Simplicity was right, it was better without them. One day I'll learn. . . It's been 80-85 degrees here along the gulf coast and I can't believe it's only March. I don't know what I'd do without all the sunshine. After years of the dreary winters of the midwest, I'm in heaven. I'm sending some your way!
Jen!! This is so sweet, thank you!💕I love hearing that you’re sewing up a storm. That is fabulous. Now I’m inspired right back by you!! You’re so generous to tell me this. I’ve been feeling rather low about my troublesome sewing and wondering when it’s going to “get fun” again. Well, you are infusing me with some much needed optimism! Can’t thank you enough.👍👏👏
Nothing is as frustrating as trying to fix a bad pattern!!!! I love your fabrics and no you can never have enough navy fabric!!! Of course, I’m of the opinion that you can never have too much fabric too.....LOL! Love your videos Sweetie 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵!
Hi, Vivmom. You've given me the courage to order fabric online. It's so hard to buy fabric without touching it. I bought linen when Fabric Mart had it on sale. It's lovely, and I'm making a dress with one of my choices. I like the stripe fabric you have.
Yay Norma!! I know, it feels like stepping off a cliff to order fabric without handling it. But it gets easier, and often it’s even better than I’ve anticipated. That’s always fun. Sometimes it’s worse, it happens, but then it’s just a challenge to use it creatively. Your linen dress is going to be gorgeous, I just know it.
Hi Viv! I think your hair is lovely and your dress is too! I'm very conscious about my non-waistline but I like the tie styling very much. I will wait for the Kwik Sew sale and maybe treat myself, or may just order it today because you know, there's no such thing as too many patterns! I have gone mad recently with the half price Simplicity sale and another sewing company had all patterns half price for a few days. Well hello Vogue! 😍 It's lovely and sunny here in Rome (Italy) and what a difference it makes to one's wellbeing! Happy sewing! Liz
Hey Viv, I made my maturity clothes, it was a Simplicity pattern, made several pieces out of chambray. Did some colour blocking with the matching stripe. I had a lot of fun making these clothes I even did some machine embroidery on the pockets. No one knew that I made them. I later sold them at a yard sale five years later! This was a good memory.
So happy I found you. Love to know so many are sewing again. Love fabric almost as much as you. Have been sewing and wearing join MeMakeMay. Will have enough made to upload soon.
Love you great attitude! We are still in winter mode her in Minnesota. Foggy, rainy, icy, icky day! But spring craft show this weekend, means spring is on it’s way!🥰🥰🥰
LOL at your X through the pattern. We've all been there, and I had me some sewing frustrations yesterday myself. Those patterns are wonderful. Love the dress/jacket. The dress would make up real nice in a chambray. Thanks for popping in.
I also have frustrations & hassles with some makes. Whilst it really peaves me off at the time it doesn’t stop me from sewing. Not that I wish it happens to others but it’s good to hear its does happen & I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing!
I love the navy suiting! And it's a good color for you! But the mauve is so soft and sexy looking a wrap dress would be perfect on your figure. The dress you are wearing is so pretty too. Don't worry about having trouble with a pattern! At some time we all do. Enjoy the sunshine! I just love your videos! So refreshing and happy. Thanks.
I would make that mauve into a duster and style it with skinny torn up jeans with open toe booties. Super cool fabric. Thanks for the warning on that Simplicity pattern, I think I have that devil pinned.
So love it when I look and you have a new video up! 😀 Your hair looks great and that mauve is a beautiful color for you. Happy you’re getting some sunshine. It’s been hot and wet here in the south- already. 😟 makes me worry about how hot the summer will be. That’s bad for hurricanes. Thanks for popping in and sharing the wonderful patterns and fabric. Been praying for your family and whatever news/issues that were happening. May God bless and keep you and your family- now and always.
Oh Shannon, this is so lovely. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We may be close to a resolution. We have strong faith and trust God in all things. Your prayers are so appreciated!!💕
Love the videos and your excitement with each order and pattern. It helps me when you tell of "difficulty" bringing some projects to a good finish...I have some of those also. Consider drawing up some of your own patterns...or submitting to McCalls. Your a natural in front of the camera. Your a fabric machinist!
Its raining here today, but the weather is warmer and Im loving that. Spring has sprung...and its a good thing for the rose in my living room that is already growing and waiting to be planted....lol
Hi vivmom loving those fabrics. Sometimes when it goes wrong i wonder why I keep doing it and like you it goes On a hanger in the back of the wardrobe! But it's that super hobby which allows me to make anything I want (within reason of course!) in whatever fabric of colour. I just love it when that fabric gets delivered !!
We keep going back, for good reason!! I’m not one to let a pattern beat me. I was trying all sorts of things with the Simplicity top, including chopping out most of the unneeded gussets that fanned out like flags over my hips. What a bad design!! Live and learn. That’s the beauty of sewing. (One of the beauties, there are so many more!😄)
Absolutely love when you talk about maternity clothing 😂 That’s exactly how I felt last year and I miss it already! Also your hair looks great! And I really love the dress you’re wearing, too bad they don’t sell Simplicity in Canada.
Hi Viv, you are like a breath of fresh air! and I love your hair.love the new look patterns you found, when I go to the Wal-Mart by me they never have any new patterns, I thought about asking one of the associates why, but didn't have time.
Hi Linda! I asked at Walmart one time about the deplorable state of the pattern drawers. The answer was less than encouraging. “oh, they get new patterns?” She asked ME! I explained that new patterns are released but I never see them at Walmart. Then she “remembered” that “some lady” comes in “every so often” to replenish the drawers. Uh, thanks. (For nothin!!😂) Thanks for your kind compliments.💕
Iv'e been doing knit and crochet but can't wait to get the new parts for my vintage singer sewing machine. I took a Vogue pattern changed the style and made it my own design for a dress before that was back in 1990.
I screwed this poor dress up, Debi. I got all mixed up with fitting suggestions over at Pattern Review and I spooked and did all sorts of things to the pattern before sewing it that I regretted. I wish I had just sewn the darn thing, because I had to try and undo what I changed. The lesson for me is not to get spun out with advice, and just trust your instincts. (I know people mean well.) I’d really like to sew this dress again as drafted. It’s on my to do list.👍Thanks so much for your compliment!!💕
I want to make my vacation dress in navy blue. You go with the navy blue. You will look gorgeous in it. I bought McCall's 7120 and Simplicity 10114. These also have the tie around the waist. Can't wait to find my navy fabric. Thanks for sharing.
Let’s hear it for navy!! It’s such a great neutral, too. Navy pants will go with so many things. I hope you find the perfect fabric for your cute patterns, Kristi. Thanks for always being such a sweetheart!💕
You look amazing! I noticed how fresh and flawless your face looked before you mentioned your hair. I loved the velvety fabric... and the navy suiting! Im sorry that some of your makes are not going as planned but, it sure is encouraging that I’m not the only one! ❤️😊
I love your fabrics Ms. Viv! And the dress you’re wearing is absolutely ADORABLE! Sorry about the Vogue dress (and that top)...sometimes we run into those patterns we have issues with (we all do!). But as Tim Gunn would say, we “Make It Work” (or in my words “We Trash It!”). LOL!!
Thanks Sheila! All in one sleeves are a personal favorite. They can be a little bit fabric-hoggy but it’s worth it for ease of sewing and comfort of wearing!👍
I love your hair colour, you always look so beautiful! The peasant top is super cute and I like the jacket to. Yes it is sooooo nice to finally see the yucky snow melting!
Peace out Viv! I am on vaca in Hilton head staring out my balcony at the ocean. (Yay me!) It’s sunny and warm and I am in love. Back in Ohio it’s 38 and cloudy as usual. I love seeing the sun.
Found your review because I'm currently cutting out new look 6603-- for my maternity shoot in 2 days!! Ha! We had the same thought. Fun review, thank you!
Using green stretch velvet from fabric wholesale direct as we've got snow on the ground! Gonna pair with leggings and maybe splurge on sparkly tights if I can find some at the store tomorrow
Totally agree, a little sunshine makes you feel so good! What ever happen to maternity wear? These girls with the skin tight t-shirts...comfort? I think not. They are swaddling those babies in the womb, crazy. I loved my maternity clothing, so relaxed and comfortable, really cute tent dresses all except that red polka dot, what was I thinking. Happy Sewing, you'll be back on track soon and it will make you appreciate the next pattern!
Like your hair..like the mauve and stripe fabrics...sometimes a pattern just doesn't work...happens to all of us... I like sunshine too... it's a little sunny here.. we've had rain a lot.. ready for spring
Wow! I'm jealous! I can't wait for this pattern fast to end! I'm dying over here! Great New Look Patterns! That velvet knit fabric is to die for! Oh heavens! A wrap dress would be lovely! Wal-Mart fabrics are not all "cheap." I get some pretty great deals at Wal-Mart. Sometimes I'm surprised that some of my Wal-Mart hauls are better than my fabric mart hauls. Just saying! Great video!
Yes, I agree about Walmart. I really just meant that thin stretchy polyester that I’ve seen there. I’m a Walmart sewing department supporter all the way - at least they recognize that we exist!!👍Stay strong on your fast, Tea!! You give hope to the rest of us.😄
Your hair on my monitor looks like a honey blonde to me. Looks nice I think. I bought the same floral stretch knit last week. I liked it when you held it up, so think I will be happy with it too. So funny - I bought the striped twill on my previous order and have made some feather insert cushion covers for my deck furniture. It looks great I think. Now, I am going to be super interested to see what you make with it.
It would look dynamite as cushion covers!! Really great. And thanks for the hair color reassurance. Same shade as last time, different result. First world problem for sure - and what’s wrong with a little darker shade? Now, excuse me, I’ve gotta go figure out what to make with those stripes...
😄You cracked me up with your big red ❌ pattern.🙃😳😂. I loved it. You need a special container of “Patterns That Suck” so you don’t accidentally buy any of them again! 🤓 Love all those New Look patterns. Can’t wait to see what you make with them. Love the dresses and jacket. Fabric is cute too! You can have 673 pieces of navy fabric if you want it. Lol. Love your dress and hair. Gorgeous as always🥰! Hugs🤗🧵🌷🦜😍
“Patterns That Suck” - let’s make it a monthly feature!!😂I’ve had such a bad time!! Now I’ve cut out a 1968 maxi dress and if this one goes wrong, I don’t know...I better step away from the sewing table. Sheesh. It sure feels great to come and read such sweet and uplifting comments like yours, pam. Thank you!!😄💕
Vivmom Sews I hope you don’t have a lot of trouble but if you do, “Patterns That Suck” is welcome. If you can’t sew it, then nobody can! Glad my comment are uplifting. Everybody needs a smile and hug and I’m sending lots to you. 🤗🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷 Step away and make you a Kwik Sew pattern that you love to sew. Then go back to those 🙄🙄 patterns that probably will end up in the “Suck” stack!!! Wishing you a better day tomorrow. 🦜🦋🌷
Aww thank so much you for your reply I have no friends that like sewing . So just sew for my self . Have lots of mistakes but I keep going. Thank you again 👍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Hey, we’ve all got lots of mistakes! The trick is not to point them out to people, because most people won’t even see them. And bravo to you for staying the course!!👏👏I can get furious at sewing but I always come back. It’s too wonderful to leave. I left it before for years and I’m not doing that again!
Love the mauve velvet fabric viv that would look great in a wrap dress, love the stipe fabric as well they would make a great pair of trousers with the stripes running down for summer, I actually got time to make myself two pair of trousers the vintage looking ones wide leg with the buttons going up the front pockets, i made it up in a green cotton first and then a navy fabric with tiny cream spots on all I need now is a good rock n roll venue to go and dance the night away,we’ve just had the wind and rain that’s the tail end of some hurricane from some where not sure where, your hair looks very nice viv let’s face it Hairdresser’s don’t always get it right when it comes to hair colour or cuts come to that, it helps when they listen and take on board what your saying keep sewing and sharing viv xx
I can’t blame it on a hairdresser since it was a home dye job, Christina!😂I love your idea for striped summer pants!! Thank you! And, yes, find that venue for a night of dancing. You’ve earned it!!👍
Hi Viv, Just recently found your Channel , love the things you make:) I’m just starting out on making clothes, I think the sixties have so much style, everything is so boring now, stretch jeans and baggy tops. Thank you for sharing. KimX
Welcome Kim! So glad you’re here!😄💕Sewing is quite the journey and can be a bit overwhelming, especially at the beginning. I hope you’re choosing some easy to fit styles and having a great time so far.👍I just love to hear that people are sewing. If I can be of any help, let me know!
Love the mauve! Always love Navy Blue! Def. Checking the patterns out! Your hair is pretty but maybe Champagne color. Sometimes hair overgrabs color and we think something is different... or they changed the formula? It will lighten but looks great with that dress too. Love the dress you're wearing and the bit o' sun.🌞
Thanks Lynn! I felt ridiculous complaining that it’s dark and it looks perfectly blonde on video. It’s pretty dark IRL. No catastrophe. Your comment is so nice!😄💕
LOL, pregnancy and the days when we were celebrated because we had big bellies. NL6603 is a maternity style dress but whose judging? It looks so comfortable. We had sunshine and warmth yesterday but cloudy and snow today. Spring is always a weather roller coaster, get spirits up then following with more winter weather. You'd think we would adjust knowing it's the same every year but I still get pulled in by the occasional fabulous weather.
Totally! Roller coaster for sure. This morning my husband biked into DC to work; it was 29 degrees when he left home, and sunny and warm by midday. (He had a pleasant ride home.) I’m an old sun fanatic and have the wrinkles to prove it! Ahhhh maternity wear...those were the days.😄👍
Love the fabric and fresh new warmer weather patterns! Love your dress! I feel your pain! Remember those pants with the very high waist? I was going to take your advice and fold down. Then I looked at the pants...pockets. The opening is part of the waistband at the top. Bummer. I decided I'd just make sure they stayed up, snug waist, because I do want to be able to put my hands in my pockets. LOL! After taking up the sides 4 times ... that 4 times each side! We're talking inches! It doesn't make sense! I measured, went by the pattern. Even measured the pattern pieces to make sure the hips fit. Oh, and (LOL) the fabric is black with some body and stretch. Perfect for pants! The first time I tried them on I pulled up in the back and heard that familiar sound of threads popping. The stretch is up and down, not side to side. Not to be outdone, I realized I did not use a stretch stitch. So back to the machine, for the important parts! LOL! I will hem them now and I WILL wear them. Please Lord, just don't let anybody see the inside! Thanks Viv, love your video's! I AM going to make a top next. Got my fingers crossed.
Omg Susan, I love your pants story!! It is one of humor but it is also one of triumph!! Yay!! You are going to win.👊And you’ll love those pants because they were hard won. Sometimes sewing makes us go 40 rounds, doesn’t it? I’ve had a flurry of problematic projects and I’m looking forward to something - anything! - going right. We’ll raise a glass and toast to one another’s mutual success!🥂
It looks so blonde on the monitor!! It’s really much darker. I think I like it! It’ll lighten up once I get back into the sun...come on sun!!! Thank you, Becky.
Dear heart you are just fun☺☺☺☺ if you were closer I'd have you come into my shop and we'd trade a few highlights for a sewing lesson 😀.. But i think the color looks great.. And that mauve floral velvet.. FABULOUS!!!
Be right over!! (But I’ll need a riding lesson, can’t recall the last time I rode a horse.) Thanks for popping in like the ray of sunshine that you are, Miss Pamela!!😄💕
Maternity wear styles have changed a lot. When I was growing our family ‘85-‘91, pregnancy was hidden under very tented styles. Now my daughters are starting families and everyone shows off the bump. Empire waists no longer scream maternity wear!
Viv -- I like the dress you are wearing in this post, especially the neckline. The velvety pink fabric is pretty, and even if it doesn't have a lot of stretch, if it is a softer hand, it might make a nice dress, but I'm thinking a short spring-y jacket, not quite a bolero, 3/4 sleeves maybe, or a longer jacket with a subtle peplum treatment. Whatever you decide, I do believe your perseverance will pay off in sewing your Vogue dress. As for those insets/gores on that top you don't like, I'm finding that in ready-to-wear, and it's the designers' way of making a garment fit larger women without making the entire circumference (top to bottom) so big. But the flare those insets create is not flattering at all. Even gathers would look better. It's almost like maternity-wear as well. I can understand your disappointment. I'd love to see you how solve the issue, though. Until later take care and be well. Enjoy the sunshine!
Hi Viv, there are some patterns that I hate, but I always blame myself (I picked the wrong fabric, I didn't adjust the size enough etc. etc.), it's good to see an expert (in my eyes anyway) say that a particular pattern is a no no, it makes me think that perhaps it isn't always my fault! As always, TFS 👍❤
Oh, you’re so kind Hazel. Thanks.💕I want to assure you that it’s not YOU, it’s the pattern!! Ok, maybe we make some wrong turns, but nothing can save a poorly designed pattern. I just didn’t know these gusset things were going to fan out and be very unflattering on me. Some folks had great success with the pattern! I guess that’s sewing!😄
Hi Viv. I have been trying to order some ITY knits, and can’t find any. I put ity knits in the search, and all kinds of Jersey, cotton, etc knits came up, but nothing labeled ity. Help! Love your videos, and am so impressed with how many garments you get made.
Hi Kay! Try knits on Fabric Mart or Fashion Fabrics Club. Here are some links: www.fashionfabricsclub.com/Catalog?Keyword=ITY+knits www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Assorted-Knits/ (On FM, you’ll have to scroll all the knits and look for ITY in the description.) Happy hunting!
Hey there! I've got a question for you. Back about 40 odd years ago, I bought a lightweight raincoat from Lerner's Dress Shop that was mid calf. The fabric was really lightweight and was lined. It had a smooth feel to it, but I know it wasn't nylon. It was woven and slightly waterproof. If it was raining, it took a really long time for the water to start soaking through, but if it got wet, it dried quickly...Would you, in your vast knowledge about fabrics, have any idea what kind of fabric that might have been??? I loved that rain coat/jacket. I would love to sew another one. I just have no idea what kind of fabric it might have been.
Hi Sandcastle, I’m sorry it’s taken me a week. I ordered a “water resistant” fabric from Fashion Fabrics Club described as a “snappy feel” and while it was lightweight, it was waaaay too “snappy” (read: crisp bordering on crunchy) for apparel. My husband made a tent awning out of it. The point is, water resistant fabrics can run the gamut. The trick is to find a soft one. Your Lerner’s coat (what a great old, iconic store that was!) could have been a thinner khaki treated with water-repellant. It’s hard to say. I think your best bet is to order a fabric swatch before committing to yardage. Or if the description comes right out and says “raincoat apparel fabric” it would probably work. The fabric itself can be anything from cotton to poly. This wasn’t much help, I know!😭😭
@@vivmomsews4962 I think I finally found it! There's a company called Dharma Trading and I just got their catalog in the mail yesterday. It's Poplin! It's a very tight woven fabric, but it's light. So, I'll buy some of their poplin and dye it. They sell ready to dye fabrics by the yard and by the bolt. Thanks for your response! Happy Sewing!
Hi yiyak, I have not made that pattern yet. There are a couple reviews of it on Pattern Review, but they don’t talk about attaching the bodice to the skirt. I can take a look at my pattern instructions after dinner and write back to you. Not sure how much help that will be, but I’ll try! I should be back in about an hour.
I have strawberry blonde hair and when I color it and it comes out one shade darker, I feel it looks black! I think your hair looks dark blonde. Wash it a time or two and it will lighten. I’m a fan of blonde so I like your hair better a little more light, but it still looks great!
Yes!! I get that shocked feeling, like “what has happened?!” and yet it’s pretty subtle. My hair really is browner now than it’s showing on this video. Doesn’t it figure? I make a big deal of my hair being darker and it looks the same. In real life it’s kind of startlingly dark. But I like it! A little sun (praying for sun🙏) should lighten it up. Thanks for understanding Susan!!
I served a hem and walked away. Here I thought it was ME when I have had these feelings. Thank you for sharing! It makes us feel better!
Hello! New to your channel and fairly new to sewing...not counting the doll clothes I made with my grandmother when I was a child...just want to say that I really enjoy your fabric/pattern hauls! Like another one of our subscribers, I have reservation about buying fabric online without touching it. I’ve ordered from fabric mart before and had a few surprises once the package arrived. I blame it on my lack of knowledge but I’m slowly learning! Watching your fabric hauls/ opinions on fabrics has helped me quite a bit in deciphering which fabric would work for which project. I wanted to also thank you for that. You’re a joy to watch!
We too are enjoying the sunshine. We are also have our kitchen, dining room and den remodeled. Crazy around our house right now. Happy sewing! 🙂💐
Oooh how exciting!! But a lot of turmoil to get there, I’m sure. In the end, you’ll be sooo happy!! Congrats, Theresa!😄👍
Hi Viv! I love hearing about your week! It really helps me feel happy like visiting a friend during this divorce I’m going thru. You always make my day when I get to watch your video, about you good makes and bad! Lol we all have those don’t we?! Don’t know why some patterns don’t go together and some don’t look good when you have it made! Keep them rolling’ ❤️
Nothing lifts my sewing spirit like viewing your videos. I have been away lots lately and have not sewn in a while. You gave me just that wonderful nudge. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Got to go sew 😊
The black double brushed fabric looks like fabulous soft pajamas to me!
Oooh yes, so luxurious!😁👍
Your hair color is really pretty. It really enhances your skin tone. The dress you are wearing is darling! Love those ties.
I used to be a hairdresser, I do keep my license up And teaching. You're hair is a lovely shade of blonde! Looks great with your skin coloring!!! Love your bangs too & fullness in your hair!!!! And of course I love your videos!!!
Love your dress! Can’t wait to see the New Look 6607 made up!
First off - you're such an inspiration! I'm serious. I've started sewing for myself again and I love the way my wardrobe is growing. Thank you for the pattern reviews and the ideas about matching fabrics to patterns. My fabric stash is shrinking and my pattern stash is growing! Woo-hoo!
Secondly - thanks for talking about struggles. It's just a pain to have to push thru something that's not working. I made a very cute dress recently and put pockets in it - then tore them completely out because Simplicity was right, it was better without them. One day I'll learn. . .
It's been 80-85 degrees here along the gulf coast and I can't believe it's only March. I don't know what I'd do without all the sunshine. After years of the dreary winters of the midwest, I'm in heaven. I'm sending some your way!
Jen!! This is so sweet, thank you!💕I love hearing that you’re sewing up a storm. That is fabulous. Now I’m inspired right back by you!! You’re so generous to tell me this. I’ve been feeling rather low about my troublesome sewing and wondering when it’s going to “get fun” again. Well, you are infusing me with some much needed optimism! Can’t thank you enough.👍👏👏
I think the haircolor is FABULOUS! Ash blonde. Gorgeous IMHO. xo
Oh you sweetie! Thanks!!😄💕
Love the Mauve with embossed flowers! Can’t wait to see what you do with that one! All beautiful fabrics and ideas! You are always so fun to watch!
Peace, sunshine and sewing. Ahhhh that's the life. ♡
Does it get any better than that?! I think not!!💕
Hi liz from ohio. You got that right
Nothing is as frustrating as trying to fix a bad pattern!!!! I love your fabrics and no you can never have enough navy fabric!!! Of course, I’m of the opinion that you can never have too much fabric too.....LOL! Love your videos Sweetie 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵!
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Hi, Vivmom. You've given me the courage to order fabric online. It's so hard to buy fabric without touching it. I bought linen when Fabric Mart had it on sale. It's lovely, and I'm making a dress with one of my choices. I like the stripe fabric you have.
Yay Norma!! I know, it feels like stepping off a cliff to order fabric without handling it. But it gets easier, and often it’s even better than I’ve anticipated. That’s always fun. Sometimes it’s worse, it happens, but then it’s just a challenge to use it creatively. Your linen dress is going to be gorgeous, I just know it.
Hi Viv! I think your hair is lovely and your dress is too! I'm very conscious about my non-waistline but I like the tie styling very much. I will wait for the Kwik Sew sale and maybe treat myself, or may just order it today because you know, there's no such thing as too many patterns! I have gone mad recently with the half price Simplicity sale and another sewing company had all patterns half price for a few days. Well hello Vogue! 😍 It's lovely and sunny here in Rome (Italy) and what a difference it makes to one's wellbeing! Happy sewing! Liz
Love the dress you're wearing. The tie belt really sets it off.
Hey Viv, I made my maturity clothes, it was a Simplicity pattern, made several pieces out of chambray. Did some colour blocking with the matching stripe. I had a lot of fun making these clothes I even did some machine embroidery on the pockets. No one knew that I made them. I later sold them at a yard sale five years later! This was a good memory.
Fantastic Shelley!! Be proud!🙌💯❤️
Thanks again for the fun video. You have a lot of personality and you make me laugh. Appreciate your honesty.
Thanks Tanesia! So nice to hear from you.😄💕
I LOVE your honesty!! I am cracking up, over here!! Hilarious response to the first Simplicity pattern! lolol
Did you like my big red ❌?😂 I’m laughing too, Patricia! Beats crying!
So happy I found you. Love to know so many are sewing again. Love fabric almost as much as you. Have been sewing and wearing join MeMakeMay. Will have enough made to upload soon.
Cute cute cute .....I am a female barber .......love the color
Love you great attitude! We are still in winter mode her in Minnesota. Foggy, rainy, icy, icky day! But spring craft show this weekend, means spring is on it’s way!🥰🥰🥰
LOL at your X through the pattern. We've all been there, and I had me some sewing frustrations yesterday myself. Those patterns are wonderful. Love the dress/jacket. The dress would make up real nice in a chambray. Thanks for popping in.
Hey Viv, love your dress you are wearing. Those patterns are nice - I could see myself in any of them thanks for sharing x
Love the dress you're wearing. Very nice!
I also have frustrations & hassles with some makes. Whilst it really peaves me off at the time it doesn’t stop me from sewing. Not that I wish it happens to others but it’s good to hear its does happen & I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing!
Oh hon, you are definitely not alone!!😄💕
I love the navy suiting! And it's a good color for you! But the mauve is so soft and sexy looking a wrap dress would be perfect on your figure. The dress you are wearing is so pretty too.
Don't worry about having trouble with a pattern! At some time we all do.
Enjoy the sunshine! I just love your videos! So refreshing and happy. Thanks.
Refreshing and happy is this sweet comment, Laura!🌸💕Thank you!!
I would make that mauve into a duster and style it with skinny torn up jeans with open toe booties. Super cool fabric. Thanks for the warning on that Simplicity pattern, I think I have that devil pinned.
Your hair looks so pretty,I really envy you your hair,you are a very pretty lady.xx🌸💐
You are so sweet, Tina, thank you!!!😄💕
So love it when I look and you have a new video up! 😀 Your hair looks great and that mauve is a beautiful color for you. Happy you’re getting some sunshine. It’s been hot and wet here in the south- already. 😟 makes me worry about how hot the summer will be. That’s bad for hurricanes. Thanks for popping in and sharing the wonderful patterns and fabric. Been praying for your family and whatever news/issues that were happening. May God bless and keep you and your family- now and always.
Oh Shannon, this is so lovely. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We may be close to a resolution. We have strong faith and trust God in all things. Your prayers are so appreciated!!💕
I love the dress you are wearing... a Winner for sure.
Good to see you...I can see that last striped fabric in a long caftan...vertical stripe...maybe with a hood! Pool side cover-up!
Love the videos and your excitement with each order and pattern. It helps me when you tell of "difficulty" bringing some projects to a good finish...I have some of those also. Consider drawing up some of your own patterns...or submitting to McCalls. Your a natural in front of the camera. Your a fabric machinist!
Aww terry, you’re so nice. Thanks a million!😄💕
Its raining here today, but the weather is warmer and Im loving that. Spring has sprung...and its a good thing for the rose in my living room that is already growing and waiting to be planted....lol
As always I enjoy your posts and your enthusiasm. Keep it up !
Love your hair, it brings out your eyes. Thank you for making sewing easier. Love the mauve fabric.
Dear heart! Thank you, Candy!!😄💕
Hi vivmom loving those fabrics. Sometimes when it goes wrong i wonder why I keep doing it and like you it goes On a hanger in the back of the wardrobe! But it's that super hobby which allows me to make anything I want (within reason of course!) in whatever fabric of colour. I just love it when that fabric gets delivered !!
We keep going back, for good reason!! I’m not one to let a pattern beat me. I was trying all sorts of things with the Simplicity top, including chopping out most of the unneeded gussets that fanned out like flags over my hips. What a bad design!! Live and learn. That’s the beauty of sewing. (One of the beauties, there are so many more!😄)
Absolutely love when you talk about maternity clothing 😂 That’s exactly how I felt last year and I miss it already! Also your hair looks great! And I really love the dress you’re wearing, too bad they don’t sell Simplicity in Canada.
Hi Viv, you are like a breath of fresh air! and I love your hair.love the new look patterns you found, when I go to the Wal-Mart by me they never have any new patterns, I thought about asking one of the associates why, but didn't have time.
Hi Linda! I asked at Walmart one time about the deplorable state of the pattern drawers. The answer was less than encouraging. “oh, they get new patterns?” She asked ME! I explained that new patterns are released but I never see them at Walmart. Then she “remembered” that “some lady” comes in “every so often” to replenish the drawers. Uh, thanks. (For nothin!!😂)
Thanks for your kind compliments.💕
Iv'e been doing knit and crochet but can't wait to get the new parts for my vintage singer sewing machine. I took a Vogue pattern changed the style and made it my own design for a dress before that was back in 1990.
Vintage Singer machine you say? Love!! Well, you do it all Ephanyasis! Knit, crochet and sew? I’m going to have to give you some serious applause!!🌸👏👏
Yay! Loved the patterns too! Loved your dress with the front ties...figure flattering.
I screwed this poor dress up, Debi. I got all mixed up with fitting suggestions over at Pattern Review and I spooked and did all sorts of things to the pattern before sewing it that I regretted. I wish I had just sewn the darn thing, because I had to try and undo what I changed. The lesson for me is not to get spun out with advice, and just trust your instincts. (I know people mean well.) I’d really like to sew this dress again as drafted. It’s on my to do list.👍Thanks so much for your compliment!!💕
Love the fabric and also the patterns thanks for sharing with us! 🧵
I want to make my vacation dress in navy blue. You go with the navy blue. You will look gorgeous in it. I bought McCall's 7120 and Simplicity 10114. These also have the tie around the waist. Can't wait to find my navy fabric. Thanks for sharing.
Let’s hear it for navy!! It’s such a great neutral, too. Navy pants will go with so many things. I hope you find the perfect fabric for your cute patterns, Kristi. Thanks for always being such a sweetheart!💕
You look amazing! I noticed how fresh and flawless your face looked before you mentioned your hair. I loved the velvety fabric... and the navy suiting! Im sorry that some of your makes are not going as planned but, it sure is encouraging that I’m not the only one! ❤️😊
How sweet are you!!?! Thank you so much, CUAS!!😄💕
Love mauve material. That will make a beautiful dress.
I love your fabrics Ms. Viv! And the dress you’re wearing is absolutely ADORABLE! Sorry about the Vogue dress (and that top)...sometimes we run into those patterns we have issues with (we all do!). But as Tim Gunn would say, we “Make It Work” (or in my words “We Trash It!”). LOL!!
Oh yes - I can hear a trash can calling right now as a matter of fact!! Thanks Myra!😄💕
Love the dress, love the pattern 6607 love those all in one sleeves on the jacket love that pink fabric you have such good taste in fabrics.
Thanks Sheila! All in one sleeves are a personal favorite. They can be a little bit fabric-hoggy but it’s worth it for ease of sewing and comfort of wearing!👍
I love your hair colour, you always look so beautiful! The peasant top is super cute and I like the jacket to. Yes it is sooooo nice to finally see the yucky snow melting!
Thanks Sheri, what a sweetheart.💕
Peace out Viv! I am on vaca in Hilton head staring out my balcony at the ocean. (Yay me!) It’s sunny and warm and I am in love. Back in Ohio it’s 38 and cloudy as usual. I love seeing the sun.
Robin Q Enjoy Robin. Wish I was there too! 🏝🏖🌞🐬🦜🌺🐚
I want to be there!!!!!
Vivmom Sews my favorite vacation spot. Hopefully we will move near there in the future. 🙏☀️
Found your review because I'm currently cutting out new look 6603-- for my maternity shoot in 2 days!! Ha! We had the same thought.
Fun review, thank you!
Using green stretch velvet from fabric wholesale direct as we've got snow on the ground! Gonna pair with leggings and maybe splurge on sparkly tights if I can find some at the store tomorrow
@@annas5752 Congratulations!! Wishing you much happiness, how exciting!!💕
Totally agree, a little sunshine makes you feel so good! What ever happen to maternity wear? These girls with the skin tight t-shirts...comfort? I think not. They are swaddling those babies in the womb, crazy. I loved my maternity clothing, so relaxed and comfortable, really cute tent dresses all except that red polka dot, what was I thinking. Happy Sewing, you'll be back on track soon and it will make you appreciate the next pattern!
Love your post, Kathleen, thanks!!😄💕
Like your hair..like the mauve and stripe fabrics...sometimes a pattern just doesn't work...happens to all of us... I like sunshine too... it's a little sunny here.. we've had rain a lot.. ready for spring
Hi Viv great patterns and fabric love the hair looks like rose gold very on trend👍
Wow! I'm jealous! I can't wait for this pattern fast to end! I'm dying over here! Great New Look Patterns! That velvet knit fabric is to die for! Oh heavens! A wrap dress would be lovely! Wal-Mart fabrics are not all "cheap." I get some pretty great deals at Wal-Mart. Sometimes I'm surprised that some of my Wal-Mart hauls are better than my fabric mart hauls. Just saying! Great video!
Yes, I agree about Walmart. I really just meant that thin stretchy polyester that I’ve seen there. I’m a Walmart sewing department supporter all the way - at least they recognize that we exist!!👍Stay strong on your fast, Tea!! You give hope to the rest of us.😄
Pregnancy is the best time.... LOL, great haul.
I was looking for a dress like the one you’re wearing so I went and bought the pattern today! I have some lovely linen to make it in. 😊
Yay!! I hope you love it, Jenny.😄👍
Love your dress and your hair looks great. Must find that wrap dress! Love, love, love that jacket!
Aww thanks Christine. Yes! Aren’t these New Looks gems?!
i got that velvety fabric with the flowers on Etsy...I got it in purple. I love it.
Yay for pink floral velvet! love the patterns must find the New Look jacket pattern!
Yeah--sunshine! The mauve fabric is going to make a pattern look real good! Looking forward to how the "maternity" dress turns out.✌🏻
Your hair on my monitor looks like a honey blonde to me. Looks nice I think. I bought the same floral stretch knit last week. I liked it when you held it up, so think I will be happy with it too. So funny - I bought the striped twill on my previous order and have made some feather insert cushion covers for my deck furniture. It looks great I think. Now, I am going to be super interested to see what you make with it.
It would look dynamite as cushion covers!! Really great. And thanks for the hair color reassurance. Same shade as last time, different result. First world problem for sure - and what’s wrong with a little darker shade? Now, excuse me, I’ve gotta go figure out what to make with those stripes...
You go girl! I want to see those stripes in something wonderful.@@vivmomsews4962
😄You cracked me up with your big red ❌ pattern.🙃😳😂. I loved it. You need a special container of “Patterns That Suck” so you don’t accidentally buy any of them again! 🤓
Love all those New Look patterns. Can’t wait to see what you make with them. Love the dresses and jacket. Fabric is cute too! You can have 673 pieces of navy fabric if you want it. Lol. Love your dress and hair. Gorgeous as always🥰! Hugs🤗🧵🌷🦜😍
“Patterns That Suck” - let’s make it a monthly feature!!😂I’ve had such a bad time!! Now I’ve cut out a 1968 maxi dress and if this one goes wrong, I don’t know...I better step away from the sewing table. Sheesh. It sure feels great to come and read such sweet and uplifting comments like yours, pam. Thank you!!😄💕
Vivmom Sews I hope you don’t have a lot of trouble but if you do, “Patterns That Suck” is welcome. If you can’t sew it, then nobody can! Glad my comment are uplifting. Everybody needs a smile and hug and I’m sending lots to you. 🤗🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷
Step away and make you a Kwik Sew pattern that you love to sew. Then go back to those 🙄🙄 patterns that probably will end up in the “Suck” stack!!! Wishing you a better day tomorrow. 🦜🦋🌷
Aww thank so much you for your reply I have no friends that like sewing . So just sew for my self . Have lots of mistakes but I keep going. Thank you again 👍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Hey, we’ve all got lots of mistakes! The trick is not to point them out to people, because most people won’t even see them. And bravo to you for staying the course!!👏👏I can get furious at sewing but I always come back. It’s too wonderful to leave. I left it before for years and I’m not doing that again!
Thanks for sharing 😉
Love the mauve velvet fabric viv that would look great in a wrap dress, love the stipe fabric as well they would make a great pair of trousers with the stripes running down for summer, I actually got time to make myself two pair of trousers the vintage looking ones wide leg with the buttons going up the front pockets, i made it up in a green cotton first and then a navy fabric with tiny cream spots on all I need now is a good rock n roll venue to go and dance the night away,we’ve just had the wind and rain that’s the tail end of some hurricane from some where not sure where, your hair looks very nice viv let’s face it Hairdresser’s don’t always get it right when it comes to hair colour or cuts come to that, it helps when they listen and take on board what your saying keep sewing and sharing viv xx
I can’t blame it on a hairdresser since it was a home dye job, Christina!😂I love your idea for striped summer pants!! Thank you! And, yes, find that venue for a night of dancing. You’ve earned it!!👍
Hi Viv,
Just recently found your Channel , love the things you make:)
I’m just starting out on making clothes,
I think the sixties have so much style, everything is so boring now,
stretch jeans and baggy tops.
Thank you for sharing.
KimX
Welcome Kim! So glad you’re here!😄💕Sewing is quite the journey and can be a bit overwhelming, especially at the beginning. I hope you’re choosing some easy to fit styles and having a great time so far.👍I just love to hear that people are sewing. If I can be of any help, let me know!
I love that dress and the color of your hair.
Love the mauve! Always love Navy Blue! Def. Checking the patterns out! Your hair is pretty but maybe Champagne color. Sometimes hair overgrabs color and we think something is different... or they changed the formula? It will lighten but looks great with that dress too. Love the dress you're wearing and the bit o' sun.🌞
My hair is so much darker in person, Eljay, I kind of jump if I pass a mirror, LOL. Love navy blue! I have plenty of it to keep me busy.👍
I’m a hairdresser by trade your hair will be perfect in a couple of washes😉! Love to see patterns wont get this one viv doesn’t like 🤩
I love the sun, I love the mauve fabric
I need to know the dress pattern your wearing the style and colour really suit you .
You made me and my daughter giggle 🤭
That’s Kwik Sew 4154, Jules. Happy to provide giggles!😄👍
By the way. I'm a hairdresser too. Your hair looks great but if you think its a little too dark wash it a couple of times with clarifying shampoo.
Hi Viv! Great patterns (that are not on the website😒) Lovely fabrics, too. That mauve floral velvet is gorgeous😍Glad you're getting some sunshine!
Love the mauve! It's lovely! Your hair looks pretty I think. Your tan dress you are wearing is darling!😊
Love the stripes! Accept my heart wants them to be vertical. Lol.
Me too! What if I just turn it and make them vertical? (evil laugh)
Love the patterns. You hair looks great, too. Just a little darker than usual. It'll lighten as you wash it.
Thanks Lynn! I felt ridiculous complaining that it’s dark and it looks perfectly blonde on video. It’s pretty dark IRL. No catastrophe. Your comment is so nice!😄💕
LOL, pregnancy and the days when we were celebrated because we had big bellies. NL6603 is a maternity style dress but whose judging? It looks so comfortable.
We had sunshine and warmth yesterday but cloudy and snow today. Spring is always a weather roller coaster, get spirits up then following with more winter weather. You'd think we would adjust knowing it's the same every year but I still get pulled in by the occasional fabulous weather.
Totally! Roller coaster for sure. This morning my husband biked into DC to work; it was 29 degrees when he left home, and sunny and warm by midday. (He had a pleasant ride home.) I’m an old sun fanatic and have the wrinkles to prove it! Ahhhh maternity wear...those were the days.😄👍
Oh the velvet knit 😍
Hi Viv, I love it too, but now I’m wondering if it’s too heavy for Spring.😭😭
Beautiful NewLook patterns shall have to see if we have them over here yet 😯
I really like that Mauve and the stripped one.
hi Viv, good to see you, I also love the sunshiney days
Love the fabric and fresh new warmer weather patterns! Love your dress! I feel your pain! Remember those pants with the very high waist? I was going to take your advice and fold down. Then I looked at the pants...pockets. The opening is part of the waistband at the top. Bummer. I decided I'd just make sure they stayed up, snug waist, because I do want to be able to put my hands in my pockets. LOL! After taking up the sides 4 times ... that 4 times each side! We're talking inches! It doesn't make sense! I measured, went by the pattern. Even measured the pattern pieces to make sure the hips fit. Oh, and (LOL) the fabric is black with some body and stretch. Perfect for pants! The first time I tried them on I pulled up in the back and heard that familiar sound of threads popping. The stretch is up and down, not side to side. Not to be outdone, I realized I did not use a stretch stitch. So back to the machine, for the important parts! LOL! I will hem them now and I WILL wear them. Please Lord, just don't let anybody see the inside! Thanks Viv, love your video's! I AM going to make a top next. Got my fingers crossed.
Omg Susan, I love your pants story!! It is one of humor but it is also one of triumph!! Yay!! You are going to win.👊And you’ll love those pants because they were hard won. Sometimes sewing makes us go 40 rounds, doesn’t it? I’ve had a flurry of problematic projects and I’m looking forward to something - anything! - going right. We’ll raise a glass and toast to one another’s mutual success!🥂
@@vivmomsews4962 You bet!! It's a good thing we can laugh about it and keep moving forward!🤣
LOL, peace right back at you and rest assured that I will never stop sewing!
Your hair still looks very blonde with highlights - pretty!
It looks so blonde on the monitor!! It’s really much darker. I think I like it! It’ll lighten up once I get back into the sun...come on sun!!! Thank you, Becky.
Dear heart you are just fun☺☺☺☺ if you were closer I'd have you come into my shop and we'd trade a few highlights for a sewing lesson 😀.. But i think the color looks great.. And that mauve floral velvet.. FABULOUS!!!
Be right over!! (But I’ll need a riding lesson, can’t recall the last time I rode a horse.) Thanks for popping in like the ray of sunshine that you are, Miss Pamela!!😄💕
Keep at it Vivmom! You make beautiful clothes 🙂
Aww thanks Jodie!!😄💕
Maternity wear styles have changed a lot. When I was growing our family ‘85-‘91, pregnancy was hidden under very tented styles. Now my daughters are starting families and everyone shows off the bump. Empire waists no longer scream maternity wear!
Good point, Karen, thanks!😃
Viv -- I like the dress you are wearing in this post, especially the neckline. The velvety pink fabric is pretty, and even if it doesn't have a lot of stretch, if it is a softer hand, it might make a nice dress, but I'm thinking a short spring-y jacket, not quite a bolero, 3/4 sleeves maybe, or a longer jacket with a subtle peplum treatment. Whatever you decide, I do believe your perseverance will pay off in sewing your Vogue dress. As for those insets/gores on that top you don't like, I'm finding that in ready-to-wear, and it's the designers' way of making a garment fit larger women without making the entire circumference (top to bottom) so big. But the flare those insets create is not flattering at all. Even gathers would look better. It's almost like maternity-wear as well. I can understand your disappointment. I'd love to see you how solve the issue, though. Until later take care and be well. Enjoy the sunshine!
I love your videos. When did you start seeing ? Everything looks so beautiful. Has it always been easy for you.?
Hi Viv, there are some patterns that I hate, but I always blame myself (I picked the wrong fabric, I didn't adjust the size enough etc. etc.), it's good to see an expert (in my eyes anyway) say that a particular pattern is a no no, it makes me think that perhaps it isn't
always my fault! As always, TFS 👍❤
Oh, you’re so kind Hazel. Thanks.💕I want to assure you that it’s not YOU, it’s the pattern!! Ok, maybe we make some wrong turns, but nothing can save a poorly designed pattern. I just didn’t know these gusset things were going to fan out and be very unflattering on me. Some folks had great success with the pattern! I guess that’s sewing!😄
Love your dress you look pretty
Hello Fav!!! Ahhh, you look great! Hair & all!💜
Oh you are too cute!! So happy to see you!😄💕
I love your hair color.
Hi Viv. I have been trying to order some ITY knits, and can’t find any. I put ity knits in the search, and all kinds of Jersey, cotton, etc knits came up, but nothing labeled ity. Help! Love your videos, and am so impressed with how many garments you get made.
Hi Kay! Try knits on Fabric Mart or Fashion Fabrics Club. Here are some links:
www.fashionfabricsclub.com/Catalog?Keyword=ITY+knits
www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Assorted-Knits/
(On FM, you’ll have to scroll all the knits and look for ITY in the description.) Happy hunting!
I love your hair x
Hey there! I've got a question for you. Back about 40 odd years ago, I bought a lightweight raincoat from Lerner's Dress Shop that was mid calf. The fabric was really lightweight and was lined. It had a smooth feel to it, but I know it wasn't nylon. It was woven and slightly waterproof. If it was raining, it took a really long time for the water to start soaking through, but if it got wet, it dried quickly...Would you, in your vast knowledge about fabrics, have any idea what kind of fabric that might have been???
I loved that rain coat/jacket. I would love to sew another one. I just have no idea what kind of fabric it might have been.
Hi Sandcastle, I’m sorry it’s taken me a week. I ordered a “water resistant” fabric from Fashion Fabrics Club described as a “snappy feel” and while it was lightweight, it was waaaay too “snappy” (read: crisp bordering on crunchy) for apparel. My husband made a tent awning out of it. The point is, water resistant fabrics can run the gamut. The trick is to find a soft one. Your Lerner’s coat (what a great old, iconic store that was!) could have been a thinner khaki treated with water-repellant. It’s hard to say. I think your best
bet is to order a fabric swatch before committing to yardage. Or if the description comes right out and says “raincoat apparel fabric” it would probably work. The fabric itself can be anything from cotton to poly. This wasn’t much help, I know!😭😭
@@vivmomsews4962 I think I finally found it! There's a company called Dharma Trading and I just got their catalog in the mail yesterday. It's Poplin! It's a very tight woven fabric, but it's light. So, I'll buy some of their poplin and dye it. They sell ready to dye fabrics by the yard and by the bolt.
Thanks for your response! Happy Sewing!
I love watching you! I have question. Do you wash your fabric before sewing?
Nena
Have you done a tour on pattern n6600? I am stuck with it. Don't know how to connect the top with the bottom. Can you help me?
Hi yiyak, I have not made that pattern yet. There are a couple reviews of it on Pattern Review, but they don’t talk about attaching the bodice to the skirt. I can take a look at my pattern instructions after dinner and write back to you. Not sure how much help that will be, but I’ll try! I should be back in about an hour.
Change that to I’ll be back tomorrow morning! Having trouble locating the pattern!
I have strawberry blonde hair and when I color it and it comes out one shade darker, I feel it looks black! I think your hair looks dark blonde. Wash it a time or two and it will lighten. I’m a fan of blonde so I like your hair better a little more light, but it still looks great!
Yes!! I get that shocked feeling, like “what has happened?!” and yet it’s pretty subtle. My hair really is browner now than it’s showing on this video. Doesn’t it figure? I make a big deal of my hair being darker and it looks the same. In real life it’s kind of startlingly dark. But I like it! A little sun (praying for sun🙏) should lighten it up. Thanks for understanding Susan!!