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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- After making changes to one of my favourite New Look patterns I made 3 tops this week. I also show off my new Crossbody Bag and chat about plans for forthcoming garments.
For info on the Evanston Vest Collab, please check out:
• Worth the hype?! EVANS...
and
• Collab Fun with @socar...
For details of Izzy's Quilting Series;
• Let's do some IMPROV t...
• How to sew "Wonky Cros...
For a brilliant tutorial on how to do the same binding as I do, please check out Rachael's channel;
• How to finish a neckli...
Patterns mentioned;
New Look 6246 - 3 T Shirts
Closet Core Patterns - Mile End Sweater
Simplicity 9471 - Cargo Trousers
My Sewing Box - Subscription box for Fat Quarters
Simplicity 8529 - Jumper I am wearing!
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Happy Sewing
Carole
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The way I look at it, sewing materials and sewing time is all about your OWN choices. You do you!😉 Thanks for sharing your lovely makes and future projects ideas. Happy sewing 🎈
Thank you so much for the encouragement Norma. I suppose the danger of having your own channel is that you are in danger of boring people by sewing the same things, but those are the things I want!! I really appreciate your comment 🧵😊
I love your philosophy changes regarding your sewing. I've been sewing a long time and find it is an evolving process for sure. I commend you on your decisions. The green tee is lovely and the blue tee, oh , my, it is gorgeous! So keep using the special fabrics! I made a similar decision a few years back when a move forced me to destash and reassess my fabrics. I took a pledge I call "Just Cut It". I decided life is too short to wait for these fabrics to have there special moment. I would cut them and make them for my own personal pleasure and have never looked back. I figured if the special moment arrived, I could always buy new fabric. Also, fabric dates. I moved on much that in just a few years just did not look fresh any more. You made the right decision. That blue tee is really elevated. Keep up the great sewing and vlogging. You are one of my favorite vloggers.
"Just Cut It" is certainly a mantra we should all have put on our Sewing Room walls! I used to say I had FOCO (Fear of Cutting Out!). You certainly have the right attitude, well done and I need to do more of this. I hadn't thought about the fact fabric dates, you are right and maybe that is why things I made a few years ago just don't fit in now. I know when I was looking for new fabric I was shocked by the fact the designs were all so different to things I had bought before.
You really are kind with your comments and I appreciate that so much, thank you. Hope you have a great sewing week ahead 🧵😊
So many lovely T shirts and what a happy boy with his beautiful top his nanny embroidered with his favourite bird 😍
Thanks Sandra, he was so happy with it and hasn't taken it off since. He asked me today to make a T shirt with the bird on, Nanny can't say no to that! 🧵😊
Proper sewing kit would be a good gift for your son.
Yes it would! They seemed so proud of the kit they had though 😂. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Totally agree…I love the Galaxy T and I have now made 8 in plain and patterned fabric and I love all of them and feel great in them……why not do what you like….❤😊
Wow, you really like the Galaxy T and don't blame you making so many! Every pattern looks different in a different fabric doesn't it. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Hi Carole. Lovely t-shirts and well done for making so many. I have a few patterns that I make on repeat because I know they sew up well and look good and therefore I feel good in them. As you say, it is a happy and joyful experience when you sew something you’re familiar with, fits well and looks good. Afterall, we are sewing because we supposedly enjoy it! Having said that, I too made the same crossbody bag and had to take a couple of days respite because I probably used my seam picker more times on this one item than I have in my whole life. I missed cutting out one of the lining pieces but in the meantime had cut up the remaining lining fabric to make my own bias binding. I couldn’t bear the thought of mismatched lining, so had to buy some more of the fabric and wait for it to arrive. Sewing the round corners was not much fun and I’m being very polite when I say that. I could see from the pictures that machine sewing the binding was going to go all wrong for me because I just wouldn’t have the skill/patience to get a neat finish so I hand sewed the binding; not a speedy job. Using the same fabric has helped the binding blend in with the interior. I also had an upside down tree incident - I didn’t check the pattern on the outside and sewed the inside pocket so that the tree would end up upside down but saw it soon enough to whip out the seam ripper. I love the size of the crossbody bag and am looking forward to using it but, like you, I’ll be giving any patterns with inside binding a miss in the future. I’m looking forward to seeing your Mile End sweater next Friday. I have had the pattern for ages but have never got round to making it up. The Hug Hoodie is my favourite and I’m going to make the Maison Fauve Ressac shortly. Beautiful photo of your grandson. Have a good week. x
What a relief to read your comment and hear that you had a lot of the same issues I had! That binding was so hard, I have done it before on other projects and forgotten just why I tend to avoid it. Someone else commented they always finish by hand as you can tweak it easier. I can't believe you nearly had the same tree issue but lucky you for catching it. It wasn't I had finished mine and held it up did I realise 😂. Like you I love the size of the bag, it is perfect but I want to change the pattern now to be lined 'properly'. I have just finished my Mile End and I lengthened it by 1 1/2 inches, it now fits just right so I am very happy.
Thanks so much for your comment and watching, you have honestly made me feel very relieved! 🧵😊
Wow, busy week! Thanks for encouraging us to sew what we want and how we want. When I find a t-shirt pattern I love, I’m going to put it on repeat. Enjoy your week! 😊-Deborah
We shall never feel guilty reusing patterns now shall we? We now know it is good for us to repeat things 😂. Thanks so much for watching Deborah and hope you have a good week too 🧵😊
Carole, this was such an entertaining video as I chuckled a few times with you. I also have that pattern and love it. I love the changes you made, very smart. I made a boxy large bag that also had binding on the inside, I broke a needle during that process and swore I would never do that again, so I understand. Can’t wait to see your Sunday video.
Oh Anne, I feel for you doing that binding as I know how frustrating it is. I mean why do it like that?! It is so fiddly and unless you are Adam it never comes out nicely 😂. I am done with that now, no more, never again! So glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy the rest of the weekend 🧵😊
I definitely agree about watching shows over and over along with making things over and over because I do that all the time(TV shows) and it does keep my anxiety level at bay.
Too right! Sometimes you just want to watch something you know and love. One of the things the guy said was there is just too much choice out there for everything now and it clutters our brains making decisions. Have a great week and keep watching re-runs! 🧵😊
@socarole66 Hi Carole!👋🏼 I'm sitting here watching re-runs right now!😁❤️
I am with you on the binding issue! Love the tshirts! You are such a joy 😊
Yay, I got the feeling that it is just me that hates that binding! Thank you 🧵😊
Lovely vlog Carole, jam packed with great ideas, beautiful makes, sound advice and as always presented with good cheer and a laugh. Thank you so much for your kindness ❤🎉😂
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment and it makes me so happy to know what I am doing, others enjoy! Have a wonderful weekend 💗🧵
I love your new tops. I use the same pattern for my knit tops over and over. I change the sleeves, the hem and the neckline depending on what look I want. But it is nice to know it will always fit. Your little bag came out very nice. It looks like a very useful size. I am also not of fan of binding inside a bag. Your grandson is adorable. He looks so cute in his new hoodie. I'm still working on my sherpa/suede vest. I used the over locker around all the pattern pieces and then basted them together. I does not fit correctly. So this weekend I will need to spend some time fitting (my least favorite part of sewing). I'm still addicted to those taco bags, I made another one this week. Have a great week.
Hi Carol, I am so sorry to hear that after all that prep work on the vest you are having trouble with the fitting. There is nothing more time consuming and frustrating than that, I am sure you will get that fixed quickly though. If you do get fed up, just make another Taco bag! Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my makes this week and hope you have a successful week in your sewing space too 🧵😊
Carole, your lovely grandson is such a handsome guy, particularly in the fantastically embroidered hoodie. His smile made me smile and cheered me up no end. All your sews this last week are complete successes too.
That little face brightens up any day doesn't it 😊. Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment 🧵😊
You have some very nice new tops! I think we get bored or dissatisfied with the familiar and crave something new/different from time to time. Now I know why my husband watches his favorite movies over and over again - I always tell him to let me know if there's a different ending 😄! He does it to de-stress after working. The fabric for the bag you made is so pretty and the hoodie - and the boy! -are just adorable!
Hi Mary, thanks so much for watching. It seems there really is something in rewatching TV programmes and films and if it helps to relieve stress then we should all do more of it! I was so happy that the little one liked the hoody and now he has asked me to do a T shirt for him 😂. I can't say no to that little face! Have a good week 🧵😊
Carole, it amazes me all the sewing and embroidery you accomplish in a week. Another great video. 🧵👸
Thank you so much, I sew most evenings so that does up to quite a few hours I suppose! Have a good week 🧵😊
You wear t-shirts, you should make all you like! Love that blue one. Your little bag - I'm with you on the inside binding. I avoid those always. And I laughed out loud when you turned it around! How fun is improv quilting? If I can get into it this year, that's what I'll choose. Have fun at your social - I know we'd have them if I could just get it organized. And you know how I feel about fixing zippers. Your little orange bird! He's the Florida Orange Juice mascot. So cute and his little face - what a darling. I really want to join in on the FWOF - gotta get this wedding over and done with. You have so many wonderful projects - who can keep up? You inspire me. I need to lock myself in the room and just sew! xoxoxox
Hi Jen, I thought you would like the blue T shirt!! Argh, how does Adam do all that binding?! I am done with that now and will go back to just bagging out the lining. I never liked that finishing anyhow 😂. I looked into the little Orange bird and I didn't realise he was so old (well only 3 years older than me), thanks for letting me know as I just thought it was just an Epcot thing. It would be fun if you joined in the wheel but I think yours would have to be the size of Wheel of Fortune with all your fabrics 😂😂. You do have many other things on your mind right now though and that MOB dress will be awesome. Thanks for popping by and miss our chats so much xxxx💗
Hi Carole, what a lovely video! I'm a firm believer in making garments you feel happy making - why torture yourself making new patterns all the time? Love all your makes this week, the orange bird hoodie made me smile so much!
Thanks so much, I can't help but smile looking at the Orange Bird either! I want to embroider it on something else now 😂. You are right, we shouldn't torture ourselves trying new patterns when we really want to just make the ones we know work! Every pattern looks different in a different fabric, we all know that. Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Carole, I use blue tape or washi tape to put on my rulers when I need to see a certain measurement over and over again. Then I find it easier to be faster than looking for that measurement every single time. Removeable! Especially helpful to me if it's a long length. Your block looks good! I also make my own hand sewing kit to leave at my adult children's homes. Then if we have down time, I can hand sew some things for them like my mom used to do for me!
Oh my goodness that is a genius idea and I do have some tape! Thank you so much for that. I need to create one of those emergency sewing kits as I seem to carry almost everything else in my handbag. Have a great week and thanks for watching 🧵😊
Love, love, love the upside down tree!
Oh dear!! Honestly I tried so hard not to sew it up like that but got carried away at the end 😂. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Love your blue/white tshirt. Also love the color of what you are wearing!
Thank you so much! I love the colour of that jumper as well, it is a super soft fabric too. 🧵😊
The color of your sweater in this video is so beautiful on you!
Thank you so much, it is such a lovely shade isn't it and that fabric is so soft! Have a good week 🧵😊
The fat quarter for the bag was gorgeous! I don’t blame you for disliking doing that binding! Your tops are very pretty, and the fit is incredible. Thanks for the tips on changing the pattern. I meant to check out Izzy last week and didn’t, so I’ll do it know! Lucky you having a sewing social to go to! I haven’t found one here. Have a grand time!
Thanks so much for all your lovely comments. You have to watch Izzy's video as she was so unhappy with the vest but she tried to stay positive! I had a great time at the Sewing Social yesterday and managed to get a lot done. Have a good week 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I love your new shirts. They look so pretty. I can't believe your granddaughter is already 18 months old and your grandson is adorable. Thank you for the Dorset scenery video. Spring is just a distant thought for us right now. I'm in New England USA and they have predicted snow for five days next week. I'm sure it will only be a couple of inches each time, but when you have to use a walker to get around, snow is not your friend. Enjoy your weekend. ❤🙂🙃🙂❤
Hi Maureen, I love snow very much but I can totally see how living with it can be a lot of trouble. We have the very odd day or two every couple of years but that is it, our country grounds to a halt with 1" of snow 😂.
Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and yes, it is crazy that my Granddaughter is already 18 months, where does that time go?
Hope you have a good weekend too and stay safe in the snow! 🧵😊
Carole such an enjoyable vlog! Love your makes and the embroidery on your grandson's hoodie was fabulous! Excited to hear you are making the Mile End sweatshirt from the Funfetti fabric and I look forward to seeing the result as I have that pattern. I still have mine uncut in the black colour way as I am unsure of what to make. It is such a beautiful fabric and I want to ensure I wear it often. I need inspiration!! Have a great weekend, take care!
Hi Brenda. I made the Mile End sweater today and I am really pleased with it! I also had the darker colourway of Funfetti and made a Toaster Sweater a couple of months ago , I like that also. It is such a beautiful fabric isn't it but take the plunge, make something from it as anything will be gorgeous! Have a good weekend too 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I love your high neck turquoise jumper. My absolute favourite colour. I had that problem with a Love Notions T-Shirt pattern and did the same as you with bodice and sleeve alterations. Had to have a giggle at the „sewing kit“. Your embroidery machine does work wonders and your grandson was a really happy chappy. My goodness you are seeing crocuses already. Have a great weekend.🙋♀️🧵👍
Hi there, thanks so much for watching and your lovely comments as always. It would never have occurred to me to lower and armhole until I watched a video on it and it works a treat doesn't it! Oh that Sewing kit, they were so proud of it so I didn't tell them what I thought 😂. As someone has suggested, I need to carry my own in future. Have a good weekend too 🧵😊
Lovely seeing your tweaks to the T-shirt pattern, and I'm with you on the horror of a sewing kit but I did wonder whether he was going to present you with one of the little hotel freebie ones, so it could have been worse! And thanks for sharing the spring flowers, we are getting closer to spring :)
Thanks so much for your comment and you are right, it could have been one of the Hotel's cardboard kits! They were so proud of their sewing equipment, I didn't tell them of my disappointment 😂. I was so happy to see some Spring flowers this week as you can tell, there is hope! Have a great rest of the weekend 🧵😊
Hi Carole....Great that you changed your pattern and it's a success. That embroidery for your grandson is so cute too. Fabric wheel of fate make...I'm intrigued. Have a great week and enjoy your social day.
Hi Annette, thanks so much for watching as always. My F W O F make came out well, I mean not as great as the Active wear, nothing ever will be but it looks good😂. Hope you enjoy watching that on Sunday. 🧵😊
Hi Carole!!! ❤ Those tshirts look gorgeous and good for you finding a pattern that works, I totally agree- use it over and over- so many more cool makes - love the embroidery!!❤❤❤ Great catching up with you 💗💗
Hi Mary!!! I just love to get value from a pattern 😂. At least now I have an excuse in saying it is good for me to do the same things over and over! Have an amazing weekend and hope Spring is on the way for you as it is here 🌹xxx💗
@ we are actually expecting MORE snow ❄️😂
Great job altering the sleeve, front and back. Never feel guilty sewing up the same pattern. It's a new experience every time! OMG NO ONE can notice the tree upside down. No worries Carole. The bag is amazing! Too funny that I had someone ask me to blind hem their pants from my quilt group this week!! Those sewing kits are atrocious!!! LOL Your Grandson is precious. I know that joy for sewing for him. Annabelle is thrilled with the dresses I made for her birthday this month. Great job Carole! 🥰🥰
Hi Grace, I am so glad that Annabelle liked her dresses. I hope to keep sewing for my Grandkids for as long as they will let me! You honestly don't think that tree is noticeable? That makes me so much happier, thank you. I hope you had fun blind hemming those trousers this week, I have to do a lot for my Dad and every single time I have to watch a video to remind me how to use the blind hemming foot 😂. Thanks so much for watching and all your kind and lovely comments xx🧵😊
@@socarole66 Carole, the upside down tree is definitely NOT noticeable! Only we as sewist see our flaws. It's a great bag!!
The fat quarter for the bag was gorgeous! I don’t blame you for disliking doing that binding! Your tops are very pretty, and the fit is incredible. Thanks for the tips on changing the pattern. I meant to check out Izzy last week and didn’t, so I’ll do it know! Lucky you having a sewing social to go to! I haven’t found one here. Have a grand time!
What a cute grandson, and his hoodie embroidery is awfully cute too!
Thanks so much for your comment and faith in me! I am certainly no expert and it very much depends on what you will be sewing. I can recommend a UK sewing company - Sew Essential. I have bought a couple of machines from them and they have been so helpful with wonderful customer service. They have a TH-cam channel and only recently did a video showing the best selling machines last year which was really good and aimed at all levels. They also have many other videos showing the features of various machines. I have had Janomes in the past but I have found Brothers to be good as well. Hope you can find help with that company and channel. Good luck! 🧵😊
Tut tut!! An unbound neckline!! For shame 😂😂😂
Such lovely Sprjngy colours this week and gorgeous pictures as always! I think your bag looks great.. oh we all aspire to be as good at binding as Adam!!
Have a lovely weekend!! ❤
I have done it now Miss!!!!! I chose a nice crisp white scrap of jersey 😁. I am pretty sure you are good at binding, look at all the awesome things you make...I just hate it with a passion! Hope you have a good weekend too and that Spring is showing some signs over there as well x🧵😊x
Hi, Carole, wow you have been busy this week! I’m with you on making the same patterns over and over. When I find a pattern that I love, I keep it handy and use it often. Sometimes I’ll alter it to give it a different look, or color block it, but I always come back to the original. I see from your videos that you do the same thing and that makes you a designer. You have a great eye and it shows in your makes. Those T-shirts are just lovely , that fabric! I agree with you about the binding in bags, I can never get it to look right, so I don’t do it either. I bag out all my bags, or I turn the edges under like on a hem. That works for me if the bag is too stiff, like leather or vinyl. I know you cringe about that, but it looks better than wrinkled vinyl or leather! That little bag is so cute, my granddaughters all love those type of bags. I feel your pain about the sewing kit, my daughter asks me to go to her shop and alter or fix something, I always bring my own sewing stuff, except the machine. She has a sewing machine that I keep in good working order just for that reason. How do you say no to these people? Take care🥰
Hi Sue, I have certainly learnt my lesson about travelling to my Son's without a decent little sewing kit, that is my mission now to create one! I didn't even have my reading glasses which made the whole thing worse. I am glad you agree with me on the binding, unless you have Adam's skill level it just seems to spoil the finishing on a bag. I really do prefer a 'bagged' out finish like you. Thanks so much for all your positive and reassuring comments, you are my number one champion as always! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
You got so much done this week - wow! Love the t-shirts, the bag and of course, your wonky crosses! The look on your grandson’s face just says it all doesn’t it? Can’t wait to watch your fabric wheel of fate video when it comes out. Xx 💞
Once again, I am not sure how I make all those things in a week but those T shirts are so quick to make!! That binding on the bag drove me insane, I hate doing that with a passion now 😒, its bagging out from now on. I was over the moon when Katie sent me that picture of Charlie 😁, I wish they could stay that age forever!! Have an awesome weekend and can't wait to see some more pottery footage xxxx💗
Hi Carole. I use fold over elastic for binding on my bags, it's a game changer 😊
YES!!! Why didn't I think of using that argh!! I have a box full of different colours of FOE that I could have used. Well... if there is ever a next time that is what I will do. Thanks so much for watching and your advice 🧵😊
Lovely video, Carole. Beautiful tops. I often repeat patterns for stuff we like and I do love rewatching movies/tv shows
Thank so much Agata. I have films and TV Progs I have seen so many times too and now I don't have to feel guilty or boring watching them! 🧵😊
Hi Carole, love the three tops. I like the green one the best but the blue will go with anything. I have to agree with you on the bag, all that extra work for the inside does not make sense to me. Your grandson looks pleased as punch with his embroidered hoodie. The pics of the Dorset countryside look so nice and relaxing. Thank you for sharing ☺
Hi Babbra, thanks as always for your lovely comments. As with most fabrics, that green one looked so much better made up into a garment. The scenery photos I showed were from the Cranborne Chase if you know that area, I have to drive by that every week to and from my parents who are the other side of Dorset. It is just so pretty. Have a great week 🧵😊
Absolutely lovely tops, Carole! You will get a lot of use out of those! Totally agree with you about binding the inside of bags - that’s why I avoid it at all costs! I find a way to “birth” them, instead! Your quilt block looks great! Have fun at the sewcial! 😘💗
Birthing bags is definitely the best way of doing lining and I too much prefer that. One of my commenters does have a point about it being more stable with 'bound' seams but I am sure I can work out another way to do that 😂. Thanks so much for all your kindness xx💗
I can appreciate/resemble love/hate cycle of different fabric types (or pattern cut/style)--whether in my closet, or still in my stash... But I hope you never hate teal! The color looks great on you! And love your pattern mods & use of "fancy" fabric for what you can enjoy daily!! Glad you encouraged us all to not be afraid of reusing a pattern, or tweak as needed--only weird if using the same fabric again, too--unless for uniforms! But kind of like binding on the bag--first time learning something new & yet always frustrating when it's not perfect in our eyes--but it's a new technique to us, and like doing a toile for a pattern to work out the fit & process, most things take at least one try to get perfect! But we are still our worst critics. And I have a love/hate of binding, too. But sometimes this step provides the firm structure to a bag that the designer intended... But changes can look great too! (No one else knows what it was supposed to look like!). Great results on the jacket--your grandson's smile is indeed worth it!
Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I have done that binding before a few times and I just can't get the finish I want, so that is it! I am done with it 😂. I hadn't thought about the structure being more stable with it, that is a good point. I remember once I made a bag where it was supposed to be around the outside, I changed that one in the end! I do love teal so no, that jumper won't be going anywhere anytime soon, it is just the softest fabric as well. Totally agree with you on same fabric and same pattern, that would remind me too much of sewing all those Scrubs in Covid times!! Have a great week 🧵😊
Oh my goodness, Spring flowers already ! We are still in the midst of snow storms ....lol I love what you're wearing, that colour looks lovely on you. Very cute bag . I look forward to seeing what you made with the wheel of fate, have a wonderful week, Barb
Thank so much Barb for your kind comments. It is so wonderful to see those early Spring flowers and gives us all hope! We just have rain and cold over here but I suppose I got to see snow a couple of weeks ago in Austria so I can't complain. Have a great week too 🧵😊
I've found I have to lower the bottom of the armhole too. Makes so much difference to the fit. I've seen a video of binding inside a bag and it does look really awkward. It would probably be easier on a bigger bag. Oh that sewing kit! So funny. I have one I've had for years but never used.
Hi Diane, lowering the armhole really does work doesn't it and yet it is such a simple fix! I have learnt my lesson now re visits to my son and that sewing kit, I will now create my own and never leave home without it 😂. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching 🧵😊
I used to keep a sewing kit in my desk drawer. The kits are great for emergencies. Some of the attorneys, if a button came off their clothes
would ask me if I could sew the button back on. It was not a big deal.😊
Thanks so much for watching and your comment. Those kits are as you say, perfect for stitching up the odd hem or buttonholes. As for sewing through a thick plastic zip not so much! Having said all that, it got the job done which is the main thing. 🧵😊
Hi Carole! You did such an amazing job on the tops! I agree… why save our fabrics for something “special” when it could be something we would wear all the time! I think I would love Ted Talks! 😊 I place a few glue dots on the bottom/wrong side of my quilting rulers. It keeps the rulers from sliding around and I can tell which was the right side is. I’m sure others have better suggestions! I think we sewists should have a bag we keep in the car at all times (like a doctor carries a medical bag) that way we have quality tools when we’re faced with someone’s mending. 😊plus it’s a good excuse to buy sewing supplies. Your grandson looks as proud as can be! You did so great in the embroidery! Can’t wait for the fabric wheel of fate! Mine should be out next week. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤ Diann 🍓
Hi Diann, what a great idea to mark the underside of the quilting rulers thank you. I nearly always make the mistake of lining up with the side that starts with a half and inch if you know what I mean ..argh!
We definitely need a Sewing Emergency bag you are right! Not one of these cheap ones, we need to fill it with the good stuff. That is a job for me for when I visit anyone from now on. I do hope you are feeling a little better now, I was worried about you when I saw your video yesterday. Take care of yourselves xxx🍓💗
Your grandson is so sweet looking! Adorable!
Thank you so much, I will pass that onto my Daughter! 🧵😊
Hi Carole, Isn’t it strange how our ideas change and develop. I wouldn’t have been seen dead in a flowery dress 20yrs ago and now I love them! Just make what you enjoy and feel good in. If someone else doesn’t like it, that’s their problem… The orange toy embroidery is fab! 🥰 The bag looks great - love the fabric. I shall look forward to the funfetti make, I have 2 lengths in the stash. Happy sewing 💕
Thanks so much for your encouragement! Literally no one ever comments on my clothes so I don't know why I worry so much anyway. I have just finished that Mile End sweater in the Funfetti and I am so pleased with it. I made a Toaster sweater with the darker version I got and liked that too. As you say, our fabric choices change over time so not sure why I was so surprised! Have a good week 🧵😊
@ I shall look forward to seeing the Mile End in the Funfetti. Would be good to see the Toaster some time too. I can’t just remember seeing it in a vlog 🤔😊. Have a super weekend. 💕
Good morning, Carole! I’ve got a dress I never wore after I made it and I intend to re-cut and make top. I bet I could make two tops out of the dress or top and bag. Cute bag you made! Just big enough. I’m not good with binding either🙄 Adam is a pro😊Lastly, love your jumper because the color is a fav of mine❤️
Hi Cheryl! Adam is definitely a pro at binding but I suppose it is his living so he has to be 😂. He wouldn't get much income if I was making his bags! We do need to use the garments we make don't we and refashioning dresses is what I have done a lot of, go for it! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching 🧵😊
That little bag is gorgeous….😊🇦🇺
Thank you so much! I can't wait for Spring to wear it. 🧵😊
Super catch up Carole. 😊
Thank you so much Debbie! 🧵😊
Hi Carole. Nothing wrong with repeating a pattern, especially if it's something you'll love and will wear. It's always pleasing when you can adjust a pattern to suit your needs. I usually end up changing necklines on garments too, sometimes lowering and sometimes widening (I don't often make one narrower as I'm not narrow shouldered.). I think it's also pleasing when you can just do a "simple" sew something you are familiar with that doesn't require too much thinking about and the results are great. I'm still not back to jogging yet as I now have a bit of planter fasciitis particularly in my left foot as it took a lot of strain from my right leg when I had the knee flare up. It's very annoying but I'm working on it and you never know, maybe, just maybe I'll get back to the jogging at some point. 🙄 As ever thanks for the vlogs. Love the photos at the end and am looking forward to visiting Dorset in June.
Oh Ann, so sorry to hear you still aren't back to jogging and P F is really painful! You just can't win can you, someone is trying to tell you something?... Do you know where and when you will be visiting in June yet? We will be away for two weeks in June so I do hope that doesn't coincide with your journey to Dorset 🤞🏼. Have a great week and thanks so much for reassuring me about my repeat sewing! 🧵😊
@ I know it’s all just a pain in the foot 🙄🤦🏻♀️. I got the dates wrong. We’ll be down your way sometime in the first two weeks of July. We’re in the motorhome so travelling around and exact dates and sites are not yet chosen. 😃👏🏻
@ that's good to hear it is July. If you are coming in my direction please let me know xx
@@socarole66 I'll let you know when the plans are finalised. We'll be staying near Poundbury as I would like to visit BTPD.
No need to feel guilty for making the same favorite pattern repeatedly. That always makes for a quick sewing win! Your shoulder bag is SO pretty! Look at you turning into a quilter! ❤. How exciting to be going to a sewcial! I cant believe your sweet Grandaughter is 18 months old already! 😮 How CUTE is that little orange bird! You are the best Grandma ever! Miss you!!!❤❤❤❤
YOU are the best Grandma ever not me!! I do love a quick sewing win, now I know it is good for you to do the familiar, I have an excuse to do more of it!! It is hard to believe about Chloë isn't it, they really aren't babies for long are they 😔. I didn't realise until I looked that Orange Bird up on Wikipedia but it was created in 1969 for Florida and a mascot in 1971 for the Florida Citrus Commission!! I just thought it was a cute toy we bought him at Epcot 😂.
We need to facetime and SOON!! 💗💗💗😘
I am with you on that binding, but I always finish the binding by hand, you can fiddle with the way it lays. Agree with you on making things you want to wear.❤
Thanks so much for your comment and suggestion on hand finishing it, you are right as it is far easier to 'tweak' things by hand isn't it. 🧵😊
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Thanks for watching 🧵😊
My goal for this year is to get a basic pants pattern that really fits me for both knits and woven fabrics. I want a pants pattern that has an elastic waist with pockets. Also, I want a t-shirt and a woven blouse and top. I really want to have patterns that I know fits and feel great. Sounds like you have found your t-shirt pattern
Thanks so much for watching and your comments. I have now found my T Shirt pattern I think but it won't stop me trying others I know! Good luck with your goal this year on trousers, I have a Simplicity one that is my go-to for pants when I want them quickly. 🧵😊
Your grandpoppet looks so cute 🤩
He is adorable and just wish he could always stay that age!! xx
@ it is such a shame they have to grow up xxx
Hi Carol. I agree with you about those binded seams. I don’t like the look and I think it’s a struggle to get them to look nice and neat.
We just watched Stranger Things for the 2nd time!
I’m going to start sewing patterns I have sewn before.
Have a good weekend!
We love Stranger Things!!! We have watched the whole series twice as well and are so looking forward to the next series which is in Autumn isn't it? Thanks for saying you don't like the binded seams either and as you say, only the professionals really get a nice finish. Hope you have a great weekend too and thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I agree with you about using a binding inside a bag. Not only do I struggle with it, but my machine hates the bulk of the seam. Thank you for validating by feelings on this. This was a great video for me. Please keep it up. Also, check out Quilting is my Therapy by Angela Walters. She gives really good instructions on all kinds of quilting including using quilting rulers.
Thanks so much for your comment and agreeing with me on the binding! I will check out that channel, rulers are a simple thing but I am sure I am not using them to their best advantage. Have a great week 🧵😊
I agree 100% about doing binding in bags. I have seen Adam's bags and they are beautiful but I can't do that. I think your tops and bag is beautiful. Love the makes. Do Cargo pants ever go out of style? I think they are great. LOL your son's sewing kit. I got a good chuckle out of that. Your grandson is adorable. Love the little orange bird.
Argh that sewing kit was just dreadful 😂. That will teach me not to go anywhere now without my own little kit! Adam's bags are just pieces of art, I have no idea how his binding is so neat. For me, I will just bag out from now on unless it is just straight seams and binding! Thanks so much for watching as always x🧵😊
Excellent explanation on armseye adjustment. I hate tees, tanks or dresses that are up in the arm pit! Lovely tops!
Thanks so much for watching and your comment. Honestly that tight underarm feeling is horrid isn't it! 🧵😊
I love Sallie Tomatoes bag patterns. The ones I have made have linings you will like.
Thank you so much for the reminder about those, I remember that Stephanie Farrell used to make them 🧵😊
That fabric identity crisis is so real! 😂 but you made three tops while figuring it out - what a productive crisis 😂🔥
I suppose even though I was suffering with fabric trauma it worked out ok didn't it! I just can't decide what fabric to buy next 😂. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Oh my, I love today’s video, Carol. So much info. I love that you are honest and show us your items that don’t turn out as planned, as in your bag with the trees. It’s a lovely bag anyway, and we would never know about the lining unless you showed us. I was thinking that maybe the ridge around might get caught in the zipper, I don’t know. I just know I’ve had some handbags that have had that happen. Your t shirt sleeve turned out lovely. Do you have a favourite brand of patterns that is reasonably true to size without a lot of adjustments? Looking forward to next week’s project with the creamy/blue fabric. I was looking for it last night. Thought I had missed it. What a cute little hoody with the orange, for your grandson. He sure looked happy.😊
One more thing-do you have a serger (overlocker) AND a coverstitch machine? I have a serger and have wondered if I would use the other enough if I had one. Have a lovely weekend. Enjoy tomorrow.😊
Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comments. I just had to show you that awful lining and I am actually surprised to read in these comments how many other people don't like doing it either, I thought it was just me! The answer to your question on patterns is, for me I think New Look works the best and Simplicity. I don't seem to have to mess around too much on those apart from shortening arms and legs and the narrow shoulder tweak if it is wide necked. Sorry for keeping your waiting on the FWOF video, because I did a video on Tuesday I didn't want you to become bored of seeing me!
I do have a serger and a cover stitch machine! I only bought the cover stitch a couple of years ago as like you, I was really unsure of when I would use it but I think I use it on every garment I make! I would hate to be without it now. Hope that helps! Have a good rest of the weekend 🧵😊
I do like your blue tee shirt in the special fabric but I reeeaally like the green one. Isn't it funny how not so nice fabric becomes a really lovely top. And I do wish I had grandkids which would be hard as I don't have children 😁 but I would love to make little dresses and embroidered hoodies. Your grandson's hoodie is great. 💕
Thank you so much for your comment. I was really worried about the green one so that has made me much happier! I do love sewing for my Grandsons but aren't really required to sew for my Granddaughter sadly, that is why I love doing Project Dress a Girl every year! Have a good week 🧵😊
Hi Carole, love your Grandson smile! I do a lot of sewing for my Grandkids, it's great while they are happy with what you make for them. Love that you altered your favorite pattern T--shirt you should trace a.master copy of your pattern because its not available anymore. Love your new Tops, and yes wear the nice fabric! Could you please share the TED Talk info! Who it was ? Thanks again for your Vlogs. 😎🌴☀️ Liz from South Florida
You are so right about sewing for the Grandkids and I shall enjoy it for however long it lasts!! I will definitely do as you say and retrace that pattern, you may have seen in the video how exhausted that tissue paper was. The TED talk I referred to can be found on youtube. If you look up 'Why you keep rewatching the same TV Show - Michael Smith' Hope you can find it. Thanks for watching over there in sunny Florida! 🧵😊
I taught a "By Annie" pattern to a group of ladies. Many skipped the binding saying, "no one sees the inside!" I do the binding, but it's not a joy. I hand sew the final seam bc I cannot stand looking at the mess!
Hi Kathy, hope you are well! Your ladies are right, no one sees the inside so why do we struggle with that horrid binding. Don't blame you at all for hand sewing it and wonder why I had never thought of that! Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
All three tops are beautiful! The bag is lovely! Surprise sewing! Can’t wait to see it! Cute grandson! 🥰
Thanks so much Nancy, I was busy last week but I just had to make time for that Embroidery, how I wish that little boy could stay the same age forever!! Have a good week 🧵😊 x
I love the color you choose, good for you to put your foot down and sew it your way
Thank you so much for your comment and watching 🧵😊
Now I know why my husband is watching Justified for the third time 😂
😂😂 I am very guilty also of rewatching old comedies and films, at least now I know it is doing me some good! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
If something works it makes sense to do it again. Can you show your t shirt neck binding? Is there a vlog where you show what you use and how to do it? Thanks.
Hi there, thanks so much for your comment and watching. I don't have a tutorial but there is a link in the description box to the lovely Rachael at 'The French Seams' who does a tutorial the same way I do mine. I think she uses purchased binding though, I tend to just use jersey scraps. Hope you find it helpful 🧵😊
@@socarole66 thanks for the link
Hi Carol. As a trusted UK sewist can you give any advice on a good beginner machine?
Hi Carol, I am interested in the Lutterloh system. Like you, I am short with narrow shoulders and usually need a FBA. If I can get the fit right on a simple Lutterloh pattern do you think that I can make the same adjustments on other Lutterloh patterns for a good fit. Every time I buy a big 4 or Indie pattern, I find myself back at square one with regard to getting the fit right. Like you, I like simple top and pants.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching and your comment. The Lutterloh system supposedly only requires two measurements to create the perfect fit. There is a lot of talk on the Facebook page that patterns still need an FBA though. They have you first make a vest so you can get your fit right and a lot of people swear by the system, it is expensive however. I always use my high bust measurement and full bust to accommodate for my narrow shoulders and it seems to work. Have a look at some Lutterloh videos, they do have their own channel to get some more info. Good luck 🧵😊
Hi Carole 👋🏼. You have been a busy bee! I love all of the tops! They look great! I like the neck binding in the back of the tops. Did you make it yourself or did you buy it premade?
Hi Zelda. I use just scraps of cotton jersey for my neck bindings. I do it the same way as Rachael from The French Seams. There is a link in my description box for her video. I think she uses bought bias binding though. Thanks 🧵😊
@@socarole66 yes, I have seen her video and it's great. Mine just seems a little wonky!
How do you do your neck binding? Lovely Makes!!
Thanks so much for watching. For a brilliant binding Tutorial head over to Rachael at 'The French Seams' - How to finish a Neckline. She does it the same way as I do and she is great at explaining. 🧵😊
Well, whoever might end up with the tops you purged should definitely enjoy them! You had a lot of really nice ones. And, wait a minute, did I hear you say something about trying your hand at quilting???? You could even embroider blocks and sew them all together to make a nice quilt. Just sayin'...
No Deb, you must have heard wrong about the quilting 😂. Let's see how I get on doing Izzy's Improv quilting course and see what happens, I could always send it to you to quilt and bind for me?!?! Thanks for watching xxx
With you on the bag.! I dont like the look of binding inside the same with pouches. I did a recent cross body bag where you hand sewed in the lining. Whilst i like some handsewing i didnt enjoy this nor the finish i achieved. Not a pattern i would repeat!! Love the tops and the beutiful Dorset countryside. What is the music you use at the end i love it. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for the comment and I am so glad you agree with me on the binding! You had to hand sew a lining in a bag, there really isn't the need for that is there 😂. I am glad you enjoyed the photos, Dorset is such a beautiful county. The music is something I use from imovie (where I do my editing) but you can get it on TH-cam. It is Gabriel Witcher - Blue Mountains. Hope you can find it and I do hope no one gets bored of it as I love it so much! 🧵😊
Hi can you show us how you do that binding round the neck. Many thanks Susan Peach
Thanks so much for your comment. Someone else has asked me re the binding and the best thing I can do is send you over to 'The French Seams' channel, Rachael gives a great explanation of how to do it the same was as I do. I will put that link in the description box. Good luck 🧵😊
I'm absolutely agreeing with you i have many patterns pants and top which are my tnt they make me feel good when I wear them such a cute bag you have made so many great tops very cute hoodie for your grandson have a sewing week ❤😊😊😊
Thanks so much Robyn, you have given me an idea! I need to create a file for my TNT's so I don't have to search through all the patterns to find them. Glad you have a selection that make you happy. Enjoy your week too 🧵😊
Are you wearing a me made top, I’d so, which pattern please?
Hi there, it is Simplicity 8529. If I ever forget to mention what I am wearing I write it in the description box! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Oh Carol, I have been doing a lot of repeating things! I live in the US and the state of our government is so very troubling. I can't wait to see what you have come up with the fabric. Enjoy the sewing day!
Hi Marcia, I watch a lot of what is going on with your Country right now with interest, I am sure things will work out so try and stay positive 💗.
Repeating patterns is something I have always done but felt a little bit guilty about when I have a sewing channel, but no more! Glad you feel the same. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
If something works why make a change? Fabric is $ and time is precious. I like florals on other people but not for me. Solids and small prints are easier to mix and match.
Fabric is very precious you are right and all the processes that go into making it! You are right about small prints and solids, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for watching and your comment 🧵😊
I can't imagine feeling guilty about repeating makes! Recycle reuse etc...
You are completely right of course. We need to reuse not only our patterns but refashion and use our fabrics and garments don't we. Thanks for watching 🧵😊