You look a lot like your MaMa💚💚. Love your channel and love your makes. You encourage me to continue to try to sew even when I have to use the non expensive fabric from Walmart and Joann. God bless !!
Thank you SO much! Thats a wonderful compliment to me for sure! I’m so glad you found something useful. I sure appreciate your watching and commenting! Have a great weekend! 💜
Lovely and straightforward dress patterns that never really go out of style and can look completely different depending on fabric choice or trim options. I try to think about what patterns I already own before buying the latest ones because often I find I have something similar enough that I can hack into a reasonable facsimile. I have a small house so just don't have room to store too many patterns. Don't sell yourself short on your sewing abilities. Most of your makes turn out wonderful. We all have projects that don't quite meet expectations. Watch Janine Sews from yesterday where she puts herself out there showcasing a project not going to plan 😬. We all have'em. ❤ your sweet mama photo. 🙏
Thank you so much! I appreciate your commenting and watching! I see many patterns that have… that are so similar. And using different fabrics or making small changes make the pattern look totally different. I need to use more of what I have and buy fewer new ones too. I think we all have “failures” but sometimes we don’t want to share those. I would rather hear the truth and see what works for others and what doesn’t. The sewing community is good about keeping it real. I hope you have a great weekend. I will check Janine’s video out too! 💜
Oh! How kind of you! Thank you so much. I am blessed to have so many wonderful people who love sewing as I do. I really appreciate your watching and commenting. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Hi Diann. Thank you for sharing some of your patterns and makes. What a lovely picture of you with your mom. ❤ I hope you have a happy and blessed week.
I really enjoyed seeing more of what you've made - you are way too humble, I have to say! I also very much enjoyed seeing your mom's pictures - she looks like a very kind, sweet person - like you! My grandmom had a treadle machine, too, and it was actually kind of fun to try but I can't imagine using it to make a living as a seamstress the way she did for many years. My mom sewed, too, and I miss showing her what I've made and looking at patterns and fabric together. I still have the last thing she made for me when I was in my 50s and will never let it go.
Thank you SO much! You are so kind!! My Mama was such a precious lady. She was so good to me! She and Daddy both were… I have been blessed to have them as long as I did. But, I sure miss them. I can still sew on the treadle machine… but, it isn’t easy. I guess if it is all we have… it would get easier! That’s so awesome that you have something your Mom made you! That is a treasure for sure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Oh, your sweet mama - she looks like such a young girl! I bet she had one of those young girl laughs too. My mother in law and grandmother in law always sounded like a teenager when she laughed. Such a pleasure.
Thank you Jen! She had the best laugh. She would say something and get so tickled… I miss her so much. Thank you for watching! I really appreciate you so much! 💜
Hi Diann-I enjoyed your video, as always. You have a sweet manner, and you and your Mama have sweet faces. I've also made several of these patterns, so is nice to see how you sewed them up. I appreciate your encouraging words about sewing!
Thank you so much! I’m sure you miss your Mom. I don’t think we ever stop. Most people say it gets easier with time. My husband and I lost all four of our parents in 2.5 years. We miss them all. Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
Thanks for the encouragement! When I sewed many years ago, I was pleased with most things I made. Now, I find certain fitting issues rather tricky! I love our online sewing community!
Thank you so much for watching! I think many of us are in the same boat. It’s like learning all over again. The sewing community is the best. I appreciate your watching and commenting! Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Great video. I love your channel. You sew big 4/5 patterns with affordable fabrics-that is very relatable to me. The picture of you and your Mom is sweet. I look forward to your next video :)
Diann, I really like the butterscotch color thermal knit cardigan. Very cozy. That dress M7122 with the cardigan and separately is gorgeous. Love that yellow swiss dot dress! All these vintage dresses are beautiful! N6298 is a great sweater dress. Simplicity has an IDENTICAL pattern S8548!! Mary Lusk told me about it! IDENTICAL. Your Mom looked like a happy person. God bless you Diann! We all gain weight in the Winter. Happy Sewing Diann. 🪡♥♥♥
Thank you so much Grace! You are always so kind and encouraging! It’s amazing how many patterns are “shared” between the different brands. N6298 looked so amazing on you! But, everything you make does… I can’t wait to make it next week. You always inspire me. My sweet Mama would be 92 tomorrow. She was so precious… you would have loved her. Thank you for taking time to watch my little channel. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Sweet pictures of your Mama, Diann. I always appreciate your encouragement at the end! You reviewed so many dresses that I needed to take notes. I took out a never sewn camp shirt pattern yesterday to make a cropped topper to wear over a jumper that I could wear as an "Easter dress." I started tracing the pieces before realizing that I'd apparently began to do something with this a few months back and "MISFILED" the shirt's back facing, pocket, COLLAR and SLEEVE. I can borrow a sleeve from another pattern but make be making some kind of collarless thing. I could scream. Thanks for being there without you even realizing it. - Kelly
Thank you so much for the kindness! I appreciate that so much! I think many times we aren’t the only one who struggles with certain things… we just feel like we are. I have used bias tape to finish the neckline of things I didn’t want a collar on. I appreciate your watching and commenting. Have a great weekend! 💜
That is awesome! 93 is a great accomplishment and to be driving and living on her own… GOOD for her! I know you are so proud of her. Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
You have your mother’s smile! I have that coral twist top pattern and fabric. I’ll have to blend sizes, and that front piece needs some concentration. 😊 Enjoy time with your daughter!-Deborah
Thank you SO much! I think many of us can relate. I hope to get several of the patterns made again. I will have to size up at the lower half. 🤗 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend! 💜
I learned to sew on that exact same treddle machine, but I was only about maybe four years old at the time, so I couldn't use the treddle both because I wasn't tall enough, and for my own safety, because it went too fast. So my mom affixed a wooden sewing spool with wire to the hand wheel, and I turned that round and round to sew. I made a lot of doll's clothes, of my own designs on that machine. When I grew up and had a place of my own, my mom gave it to me, so it's still here with me, and I'm now 63. I recently bought a new leather belt to put on it, and a new rubber ring to put on the bobbin winder, but otherwise, it's in great condition. It originally came from my Dad's mother, who gave it to my mom when they got married. I don't know how long she had it before that though.
That’s so awesome! Sounds so similar to me. Your Mom was very creative to come up with a way that kept you safe. You’ve really been sewing all your life then. Thank you for sharing that story with me. 💜
Hello sweet Diann! So good to see you and the pic of your sweet mother! I bet she was as sweet as you are ! I picked up that coral top pattern with a twist in front. I’ll have to take a long look at it. That twist may give me fits. lol!!! I’ve had flannel prewashed for several wks now to cut out a lighter st, .spring time new robe for me. Plus, I’ve been working on n off on several potholders n a hot casserole protective mat form out of the oven hot dishes all for my Florida daughter. I’ve got handstitching on the bias trim left on the bigger mat to finish. I watched several you tube vids on how to do my handmade bias binding trim. I found hand stitching the bias on the underside works better for me. She’s getting a new kitchen. My hubs will fly down soon to get the cabinets installed along with her hubs as she’s had them delivered from a few wks now. I know she’s been excited for it to be finished. So,,, . I’ll be by myself for several weeks. Yah! Sew time for me, or I’ve got it planned that way. I’ll be busy with several pre op appointments too for my upcoming knee replacement, april 2. I’m hoping n praying it will go well. I’ve had a really bad blood clot experience following my major back surgery 3 yrs ago. The clot traveled to both lungs too. So scary but the ortho surgeon has it all planned for a short time to use a tourniquet in surgery n a blood thinner immediately following. I’ve taken it before so I’m ok with that part !!! Pray for a good surgery n recovery if you will. I feel good it will be. Take care and hope your eyes are doing well. Your hair was really cute today too. I recently cut quite a bit off mine. Wearing it in a longer bob style n with highlights to give color. Feels so much better. And more stylish. lol. Gotta be stylish you know. lol!!!I’ll be 71 soon too. Don’t feel it inside most of the time but my body tells me I am! Limited in ways I can move a lot anymore. Darn it! Take care and yes, keep sewing!!!! Takes away a lot of worries and brings us happiness too. Your northern IN friend, Nancy. My grandson set my name on here to stumble guy and I can’t correct it. But it’s me. Yes, I didn’t know he’d set it for himself when he could play games. (He’s my only grandson and g child so he’s been allowed to use my iPad. Not as much as he was tho, School work has taken over. He’s doing better too. Ptl! He’s had struggles n recently discovered he’s on the autism spectrum, although he’s highly functional n his concentration really lacks too, on a med now to help him. Hoping the new dr he saw a wk ago hsd got him on the right track,,, the dr here n town was way way off on his diagnoses. We were both concerned we’d not saw much progress from November. Yes, The children’s dr Indianapolis we saw a wk ago was really confused about what he was taking. This time it’s really paid off to change drs. I know you know about this too,,, our gut feelings!!! When it’s us or our loved ones,,, a second opinion is greatly needed!!!! His mom, my daughter, called and he’s now with a great specialist( child, adolescent) dr for it and some other issues. Progress is being made!! Ptl!,,,,,,,)
Hi Nancy! I wasn’t sure that was you a couple times… I will remember though. You have been a busy family for sure. Know that I will continue to pray for you and your upcoming surgery. Also for your grandson. I sure hope your plan to have some “Sew” time works out. April 2 is the day after my birthday… I will write your surgery in my calendar. Thank you for always being so kind and encouraging. I appreciate your watching! 💜
Thank you so much! Thats the best compliment I could get. Mama was so precious! We laughed a lot and were very close! I appreciate your watching. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
I Always Enjoy and Look forward to hearing from you .If you have any of Nancy Ziemans books she explains enlarging patterns very simply. Also, they are on TH-cam also. Happy sewing and have a Blessed week!😀
Hi Diann, I always look forward to seeing what you have made and you have made some lovely clothes. Your Mum has your wonderful smile so warm and friendly. I know I have said it before but you really are a great seamstress. You might not spend a lot on fabric but the finished garment looks expensive. Have a lovely weekend. xx
Thank you so much! You are always so kind and encouraging! My Mama was precious! She always loved hearing what I was sewing… even after she couldn’t see very much. I made her a couple of warm jackets… you would have thought they were some name brand. I miss her every day… my Daddy too. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you have a great weekend 💜
Thank you for watching! I think a lot of sewists are like us. I know it seems like many never have a failure… but, I’m sure we all do sometimes. I love Walmart fabric… and thrifted fabric! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Hope you have a great weekend! ❤️
Thank you for taking us on that tour of some of your makes and it was so wonderful to see your face!! The photos of your Mom were beautiful- thank you for sharing. You both have radiant smiles. I also really loved hearing about you treadling with both feet and laughed at the image of a little Diann furiously treadling because she was so determined to sew something up.
Thank you so much Erin! You are the best! I sure do miss Mama’s smile! She would laugh and it lit up a room. I have been blessed to have her and Daddy as long as I did. I sure miss them though. I wish I had a picture of me trying to treadle that machine… it would be so funny! I never had much in the way of supplies but, determination… I had a ton of! 🤗 I hope y’all are doing good! I have your Friday sews next in line to watch. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
Hi Diann! Thanks for sharing your wonderful makes and that beautiful picture with your Mom❤❤❤ You both have beautiful smiles! Have fun at the wedding - hopefully you will share what you wore❤-Mary
Thanks for this topic. Agree with you on Vogue patterns. For your red twist dress-since you say it’s little to snug in the hips for your comfort, what about Refashioning it into a top? You may be able to get some hem ideas using that Simplicity Sew Easy twist top you showed us. Just a suggestion. Possible future topic of discussion, would be cutting out patterns before you have time to sew them. You showed us that pretty blue fabric in a project bag, and I’ve only cut and sewed one item at a time but am curious if you find you still want to work on a project that’s been previously cut out much earlier. Sounds efficient but I worry I’ll have changed my mind by the time I get around to sewing.
Thank you so much! That’s a great idea. A top might be the ticket to salvaging it! And yes, talking about batch cutting is a great idea. I will put that on my list. I appreciate your watching, suggesting for saving the dress and topic for the future! I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
I just found you! Thank you for taking time to motivate others to sew! I am currently purging because my problem is I love the collecting aspect of fabrics and patterns. When I actually Take the time and energy to cut out and make something, it seems it never fits right. So I like you have to learn how to adjust a pattern. I know measurements are a must, then comparing to your pattern. Since patterns are many times in 4 parts you have to divide by 4 and adjust measurements for darts, etc. everyone is built so differently. When I look at what people have made such as in pattern reviews and it actually is so I’ll fitting with many times wrong fabric choices it makes me want to give up before even starting! Where is your accent from? I grew up in Texas and now in w.Tennessee. I have a great serger and I would like to make use of it, so I have collected some knits to get started with! So many people seem to have success with the Mccall’s 7122 so I believe I will start with that one.❤️
Thank you SO much! I’m so glad you’re here! I had several years during my parents poor health… I didn’t get much sewing time but, I found buying fabric and patterns filled the sewing void. I am now trying to stop or at least drastically reduce the buying and get more sewing done. One thing I think I’m learning… if you have store bought clothes or hand made clothes that fit you well… measure those… compare those to patterns. It really seems to help me be more confident in what I’m cutting out. Numbers really don’t lie so if I know that top fits me the way I like… I should be able to cut the similar pattern in that measurement… no matter what size and be more successful. I have a lot of fails though. But, we love the process and when we do get something that fits… it’s the best ever feeling. I’m in the Western North Carolina mountains. I live a mile from the Tennessee state line. I hope you love west TN. Thank you for watching and commenting!! ❤️ Diann
Your Mom is beautiful! Your accent sounds as if you might be from western NC, as am I. Just found you & am looking forward to watching more of your videos...😊
Thank you SO much! Mama was so precious! Yes, I am in western NC. Not too far from the Tennessee state line. Good to meet you! Thank you for watching! ❤️ Diann
Diann, I do not spend a lot on my clothes that I bought in the store either. So I'm not that picky when it comes to fabric I buy at Walmart, JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, or even some places online that are considered not the greatest. I'm not really sure what's great other than Minerva and Mood.😅😅😅 I like what you have made!❤
Hi Zelda! Thank you so much for taking time to watch my little video! You are always so kind and encouraging. I have your video in my list for tonight. I do believe the ability is most important. And the only way to get better … is to keep trying. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
The cardigan is so cute 😍 it looks so nice with the dress. I love all the dress that you showed. Diane, It is always fun spending time with you I love the cotton lawn that is cut out!Your mamma was so lovely 💕.You are a wonderful seamstress! Look at all the things that you have made! I was wondering, would you like to do a collaboration with me?
I sure am going to try. I hope I can make it fit well enough to wear. Maybe it would look good with black pants. Thank you for the suggestion and for watching! I hope you have a great weekend. 💜
That’s a precious picture of you and your mom ❤️ I enjoyed seeing your recent and past makes!
Thank you so much! I sure do miss my mom. She was one of a kind. Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have a great weekend.🩷 Diann
You look a lot like your MaMa💚💚. Love your channel and love your makes. You encourage me to continue to try to sew even when I have to use the non expensive fabric from Walmart and Joann. God bless !!
Thank you SO much! Thats a wonderful compliment to me for sure! I’m so glad you found something useful. I sure appreciate your watching and commenting! Have a great weekend! 💜
Lovely and straightforward dress patterns that never really go out of style and can look completely different depending on fabric choice or trim options. I try to think about what patterns I already own before buying the latest ones because often I find I have something similar enough that I can hack into a reasonable facsimile. I have a small house so just don't have room to store too many patterns. Don't sell yourself short on your sewing abilities. Most of your makes turn out wonderful. We all have projects that don't quite meet expectations. Watch Janine Sews from yesterday where she puts herself out there showcasing a project not going to plan 😬. We all have'em. ❤ your sweet mama photo. 🙏
Thank you so much! I appreciate your commenting and watching! I see many patterns that have… that are so similar. And using different fabrics or making small changes make the pattern look totally different. I need to use more of what I have and buy fewer new ones too. I think we all have “failures” but sometimes we don’t want to share those. I would rather hear the truth and see what works for others and what doesn’t. The sewing community is good about keeping it real.
I hope you have a great weekend. I will check Janine’s video out too! 💜
Good to hear how you’re doing. Hope you enjoyed the wedding. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and sewing projects. 🕊️
Thank you so much! I appreciate your watching and being so kind. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Love your channel, personality, and sweet spirit. Thank you for being such a blessing.
Oh! How kind of you! Thank you so much. I am blessed to have so many wonderful people who love sewing as I do. I really appreciate your watching and commenting. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Hi Diann. Thank you for sharing some of your patterns and makes. What a lovely picture of you with your mom. ❤
I hope you have a happy and blessed week.
Thank you so much! I sure do appreciate your watching! I always love your channel. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Thank you for the inspiration ❤
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate you! Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
You have your mom's sweet smile. I enjoyed seeing past makes. Some of these I haven't seen.
Thank you SO much for the compliment! Mama was a precious lady for sure. I appreciate your watching and commenting! Have a great weekend! 💜
I really enjoyed seeing more of what you've made - you are way too humble, I have to say! I also very much enjoyed seeing your mom's pictures - she looks like a very kind, sweet person - like you! My grandmom had a treadle machine, too, and it was actually kind of fun to try but I can't imagine using it to make a living as a seamstress the way she did for many years. My mom sewed, too, and I miss showing her what I've made and looking at patterns and fabric together. I still have the last thing she made for me when I was in my 50s and will never let it go.
Thank you SO much! You are so kind!! My Mama was such a precious lady. She was so good to me! She and Daddy both were… I have been blessed to have them as long as I did. But, I sure miss them. I can still sew on the treadle machine… but, it isn’t easy. I guess if it is all we have… it would get easier! That’s so awesome that you have something your Mom made you! That is a treasure for sure!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Oh, your sweet mama - she looks like such a young girl! I bet she had one of those young girl laughs too. My mother in law and grandmother in law always sounded like a teenager when she laughed. Such a pleasure.
Thank you Jen! She had the best laugh. She would say something and get so tickled… I miss her so much. Thank you for watching! I really appreciate you so much! 💜
I lost my momma in 2022 as well. She was born in 1929. Thanks for sharing her sweet picture.💞
She was just a little Older than my Mama. I’m sure you miss her so much! 💜
Hi Diann-I enjoyed your video, as always. You have a sweet manner, and you and your Mama have sweet faces. I've also made several of these patterns, so is nice to see how you sewed them up. I appreciate your encouraging words about sewing!
That’s so kind of you! Thank you very much!! I appreciate your watching and commenting! ❤️
Thanks for sharing your makes and your mama’s photo. My mom’s gone almost 6 years and I still miss her so much. Enjoy you week
Thank you so much! I’m sure you miss your Mom. I don’t think we ever stop. Most people say it gets easier with time. My husband and I lost all four of our parents in 2.5 years. We miss them all.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
Kindness exudes from you, as you speak. I pray you have a good week. (North Carolina friend)
That’s the nicest thing anybody has said to me in ages! Thank you so much. I really appreciate you so much. I’m happy to have a NC friend for sure! ❤️
Love seeing the lovely pictures of your mum really enjoyed your video thanks happy sewing 😊😊😊
Thanks so much I appreciate your watching and commenting. Mama was precious for sure. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Thanks for the encouragement! When I sewed many years ago, I was pleased with most things I made. Now, I find certain fitting issues rather tricky! I love our online sewing community!
Thank you so much for watching! I think many of us are in the same boat. It’s like learning all over again. The sewing community is the best. I appreciate your watching and commenting! Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Great video. I love your channel. You sew big 4/5 patterns with affordable fabrics-that is very relatable to me. The picture of you and your Mom is sweet. I look forward to your next video :)
Thank you SO much! I sure appreciate your watching and commenting. See you Friday! ❤️ Diann
Diann, I really like the butterscotch color thermal knit cardigan. Very cozy. That dress M7122 with the cardigan and separately is gorgeous. Love that yellow swiss dot dress! All these vintage dresses are beautiful! N6298 is a great sweater dress. Simplicity has an IDENTICAL pattern S8548!! Mary Lusk told me about it! IDENTICAL. Your Mom looked like a happy person. God bless you Diann! We all gain weight in the Winter. Happy Sewing Diann. 🪡♥♥♥
Thank you so much Grace! You are always so kind and encouraging! It’s amazing how many patterns are “shared” between the different brands. N6298 looked so amazing on you! But, everything you make does… I can’t wait to make it next week. You always inspire me. My sweet Mama would be 92 tomorrow. She was so precious… you would have loved her. Thank you for taking time to watch my little channel. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
@@Silver_Threads_Sewing Diann, You are absolutely on my Top 10 favorite Sewing Channels!!! ❤
Sweet pictures of your Mama, Diann. I always appreciate your encouragement at the end! You reviewed so many dresses that I needed to take notes.
I took out a never sewn camp shirt pattern yesterday to make a cropped topper to wear over a jumper that I could wear as an "Easter dress." I started tracing the pieces before realizing that I'd apparently began to do something with this a few months back and "MISFILED" the shirt's back facing, pocket, COLLAR and SLEEVE.
I can borrow a sleeve from another pattern but make be making some kind of collarless thing. I could scream.
Thanks for being there without you even realizing it. - Kelly
Thank you so much for the kindness! I appreciate that so much! I think many times we aren’t the only one who struggles with certain things… we just feel like we are. I have used bias tape to finish the neckline of things I didn’t want a collar on. I appreciate your watching and commenting. Have a great weekend! 💜
Diann. loved seeing all the dresses you have made and the picture of your mother. Thank you for encouraging us to just sew and enjoy it.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your watching and commenting! It makes me very happy! I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
Thanks for the fashion show!
You’re most welcome! 🤗 Thanks for watching! 💜
It was fun seeing patterns that you have made in the past. Have a great week!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! 💜
I missed you last week, Diann! Great video as usual! Your mom looked so sweet! My mother is 93. She still drives and lives alone! ❤
That is awesome! 93 is a great accomplishment and to be driving and living on her own… GOOD for her! I know you are so proud of her. Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
You have your mother’s smile! I have that coral twist top pattern and fabric. I’ll have to blend sizes, and that front piece needs some concentration. 😊 Enjoy time with your daughter!-Deborah
Thank you so much Deborah! She was so beautiful… and loved to laugh. Thank you for watching and commenting! 💜
thanks for sharing your makes. I wrote a few of the patterns down! Sweet pic of you and your mum.
Thank you SO much! I’m glad you liked some of the patterns! My Mama was precious for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting! 💜
I relate to everything you are saying. You are speaking my heart. I have some of these patterns
Thank you SO much! I think many of us can relate. I hope to get several of the patterns made again. I will have to size up at the lower half. 🤗 Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend! 💜
I learned to sew on that exact same treddle machine, but I was only about maybe four years old at the time, so I couldn't use the treddle both because I wasn't tall enough, and for my own safety, because it went too fast. So my mom affixed a wooden sewing spool with wire to the hand wheel, and I turned that round and round to sew. I made a lot of doll's clothes, of my own designs on that machine. When I grew up and had a place of my own, my mom gave it to me, so it's still here with me, and I'm now 63. I recently bought a new leather belt to put on it, and a new rubber ring to put on the bobbin winder, but otherwise, it's in great condition. It originally came from my Dad's mother, who gave it to my mom when they got married. I don't know how long she had it before that though.
That’s so awesome! Sounds so similar to me. Your Mom was very creative to come up with a way that kept you safe. You’ve really been sewing all your life then. Thank you for sharing that story with me. 💜
Hello sweet Diann! So good to see you and the pic of your sweet mother! I bet she was as sweet as you are ! I picked up that coral top pattern with a twist in front. I’ll have to take a long look at it. That twist may give me fits. lol!!! I’ve had flannel prewashed for several wks now to cut out a lighter st, .spring time new robe for me. Plus, I’ve been working on n off on several potholders n a hot casserole protective mat form out of the oven hot dishes all for my Florida daughter. I’ve got handstitching on the bias trim left on the bigger mat to finish. I watched several you tube vids on how to do my handmade bias binding trim. I found hand stitching the bias on the underside works better for me. She’s getting a new kitchen. My hubs will fly down soon to get the cabinets installed along with her hubs as she’s had them delivered from a few wks now. I know she’s been excited for it to be finished. So,,, . I’ll be by myself for several weeks. Yah! Sew time for me, or I’ve got it planned that way. I’ll be busy with several pre op appointments too for my upcoming knee replacement, april 2. I’m hoping n praying it will go well. I’ve had a really bad blood clot experience following my major back surgery 3 yrs ago. The clot traveled to both lungs too. So scary but the ortho surgeon has it all planned for a short time to use a tourniquet in surgery n a blood thinner immediately following. I’ve taken it before so I’m ok with that part !!! Pray for a good surgery n recovery if you will. I feel good it will be. Take care and hope your eyes are doing well. Your hair was really cute today too. I recently cut quite a bit off mine. Wearing it in a longer bob style n with highlights to give color. Feels so much better. And more stylish. lol. Gotta be stylish you know. lol!!!I’ll be 71 soon too. Don’t feel it inside most of the time but my body tells me I am! Limited in ways I can move a lot anymore. Darn it! Take care and yes, keep sewing!!!! Takes away a lot of worries and brings us happiness too. Your northern IN friend, Nancy. My grandson set my name on here to stumble guy and I can’t correct it. But it’s me. Yes, I didn’t know he’d set it for himself when he could play games. (He’s my only grandson and g child so he’s been allowed to use my iPad. Not as much as he was tho, School work has taken over. He’s doing better too. Ptl! He’s had struggles n recently discovered he’s on the autism spectrum, although he’s highly functional n his concentration really lacks too, on a med now to help him. Hoping the new dr he saw a wk ago hsd got him on the right track,,, the dr here n town was way way off on his diagnoses. We were both concerned we’d not saw much progress from November. Yes, The children’s dr Indianapolis we saw a wk ago was really confused about what he was taking. This time it’s really paid off to change drs. I know you know about this too,,, our gut feelings!!! When it’s us or our loved ones,,, a second opinion is greatly needed!!!! His mom, my daughter, called and he’s now with a great specialist( child, adolescent) dr for it and some other issues. Progress is being made!! Ptl!,,,,,,,)
Hi Nancy! I wasn’t sure that was you a couple times… I will remember though. You have been a busy family for sure. Know that I will continue to pray for you and your upcoming surgery. Also for your grandson. I sure hope your plan to have some “Sew” time works out. April 2 is the day after my birthday… I will write your surgery in my calendar. Thank you for always being so kind and encouraging. I appreciate your watching! 💜
Beautiful makes..U and ur mama looks alot alike..
Thank you so much! Thats the best compliment I could get. Mama was so precious! We laughed a lot and were very close! I appreciate your watching. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜
I Always Enjoy and Look forward to hearing from you .If you have any of Nancy Ziemans books she explains enlarging patterns very simply. Also, they are on TH-cam also. Happy sewing and have a Blessed week!😀
Thank you SO much! I have the book Nancy did … Pattern fitting with confidence… I need to give it another try! Thank you for watching! 💜
Hi Diann, I always look forward to seeing what you have made and you have made some lovely clothes. Your Mum has your wonderful smile so warm and friendly. I know I have said it before but you really are a great seamstress. You might not spend a lot on fabric but the finished garment looks expensive. Have a lovely weekend. xx
Thank you so much! You are always so kind and encouraging! My Mama was precious! She always loved hearing what I was sewing… even after she couldn’t see very much. I made her a couple of warm jackets… you would have thought they were some name brand. I miss her every day… my Daddy too. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you have a great weekend 💜
Thanks for sharing your patterns. I use Wal-Mart fabric and thrift store sheets. I don't like to spend a lot of money on clothes.
Thank you for watching! I think a lot of sewists are like us. I know it seems like many never have a failure… but, I’m sure we all do sometimes. I love Walmart fabric… and thrifted fabric! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Hope you have a great weekend! ❤️
Thank you for taking us on that tour of some of your makes and it was so wonderful to see your face!! The photos of your Mom were beautiful- thank you for sharing. You both have radiant smiles.
I also really loved hearing about you treadling with both feet and laughed at the image of a little Diann furiously treadling because she was so determined to sew something up.
Thank you so much Erin! You are the best! I sure do miss Mama’s smile! She would laugh and it lit up a room. I have been blessed to have her and Daddy as long as I did. I sure miss them though.
I wish I had a picture of me trying to treadle that machine… it would be so funny! I never had much in the way of supplies but, determination… I had a ton of! 🤗
I hope y’all are doing good! I have your Friday sews next in line to watch. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💜
Hi Diann! Thanks for sharing your wonderful makes and that beautiful picture with your Mom❤❤❤ You both have beautiful smiles! Have fun at the wedding - hopefully you will share what you wore❤-Mary
I love that pink dress Dianne.
Thank you so much Sofia! I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment! I hope you are well and have a great weekend! 💜
Thanks for this topic. Agree with you on Vogue patterns. For your red twist dress-since you say it’s little to snug in the hips for your comfort, what about Refashioning it into a top? You may be able to get some hem ideas using that Simplicity Sew Easy twist top you showed us. Just a suggestion.
Possible future topic of discussion, would be cutting out patterns before you have time to sew them. You showed us that pretty blue fabric in a project bag, and I’ve only cut and sewed one item at a time but am curious if you find you still want to work on a project that’s been previously cut out much earlier. Sounds efficient but I worry I’ll have changed my mind by the time I get around to sewing.
Thank you so much! That’s a great idea. A top might be the ticket to salvaging it! And yes, talking about batch cutting is a great idea. I will put that on my list. I appreciate your watching, suggesting for saving the dress and topic for the future! I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
I just found you! Thank you for taking time to motivate others to sew! I am currently purging because my problem is I love the collecting aspect of fabrics and patterns. When I actually Take the time and energy to cut out and make something, it seems it never fits right. So I like you have to learn how to adjust a pattern. I know measurements are a must, then comparing to your pattern. Since patterns are many times in 4 parts you have to divide by 4 and adjust measurements for darts, etc. everyone is built so differently. When I look at what people have made such as in pattern reviews and it actually is so I’ll fitting with many times wrong fabric choices it makes me want to give up before even starting! Where is your accent from? I grew up in Texas and now in w.Tennessee. I have a great serger and I would like to make use of it, so I have collected some knits to get started with! So many people seem to have success with the Mccall’s 7122 so I believe I will start with that one.❤️
Thank you SO much! I’m so glad you’re here! I had several years during my parents poor health… I didn’t get much sewing time but, I found buying fabric and patterns filled the sewing void. I am now trying to stop or at least drastically reduce the buying and get more sewing done. One thing I think I’m learning… if you have store bought clothes or hand made clothes that fit you well… measure those… compare those to patterns. It really seems to help me be more confident in what I’m cutting out. Numbers really don’t lie so if I know that top fits me the way I like… I should be able to cut the similar pattern in that measurement… no matter what size and be more successful. I have a lot of fails though. But, we love the process and when we do get something that fits… it’s the best ever feeling. I’m in the Western North Carolina mountains. I live a mile from the Tennessee state line. I hope you love west TN. Thank you for watching and commenting!! ❤️ Diann
Your Mom is beautiful! Your accent sounds as if you might be from western NC, as am I. Just found you & am looking forward to watching more of your videos...😊
Thank you SO much! Mama was so precious! Yes, I am in western NC. Not too far from the Tennessee state line. Good to meet you! Thank you for watching! ❤️ Diann
Diann, I do not spend a lot on my clothes that I bought in the store either. So I'm not that picky when it comes to fabric I buy at Walmart, JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, or even some places online that are considered not the greatest. I'm not really sure what's great other than Minerva and Mood.😅😅😅
I like what you have made!❤
Hi Zelda! Thank you so much for taking time to watch my little video! You are always so kind and encouraging. I have your video in my list for tonight. I do believe the ability is most important. And the only way to get better … is to keep trying. I hope you have a great weekend! 💜
The cardigan is so cute 😍 it looks so nice with the dress. I love all the dress that you showed. Diane, It is always fun spending time with you I love the cotton lawn that is cut out!Your mamma was so lovely 💕.You are a wonderful seamstress! Look at all the things that you have made!
I was wondering, would you like to do a collaboration with me?
Thank you Katinka! I would love to do a collaboration with you! 💜 Thank you for watching!
Hi Diann, I wondered if you could make the red twist dress into a top? Your Grace dress is pretty, I love that pattern too.
I sure am going to try. I hope I can make it fit well enough to wear. Maybe it would look good with black pants. Thank you for the suggestion and for watching! I hope you have a great weekend. 💜
Hi Diann! We haven’t seen you in a while - I hope all is well with you ❤😊
Thank you SO much! I appreciate your concern. I plan to see y’all for Friday sews. And I will explain where I’ve been. Thanks again. ❤️ Diann