Beautifully done ❤🎉😊 I totally 👍 enjoyed this video Thank you

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed my 'show and tell'. I have great fun putting together those videos. 🧵😊

Great pattern review and sooo many cute makes. Happy to sew you onscreen and smiling!❤❤ love you!!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Trish, so many of those you have made as well! We are smiling a little now but still have a very big hole in our hearts. 😔. Hope you had an amazing trip ❤️😘

@pinkysfarm461

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 the trip was so much fun. I have never seen such amazing fabric warehouses. Jens daughter was lovely and we had lots of fun. I have a big fabric haul to share!❤️

We so enjoyed this video and were reminded of some really great makes that we had forgotten about. Particularly loved the wrap dress and that great little cardigan, we are going to need to buy those patterns! Xx

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ladies. I enjoy doing these videos as we all tend to forget what we have made don't we? A really appreciate all your kind comments, thank you 🧵😊

Thank you, I love these type of videos for inspiration!!!

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed this video and this as this is the type of video I love watching too. It normally costs me money though as I then buy more patterns! Have a good week 🧵😊

@Sally-ih6ls

Ай бұрын

@@socarole66 oh yes, I have that disease also, lol

Brilliant video. Your makes are lovely. Thank you😊

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Now we just need Summer as after our weekend of warmth I am back in Winter wear 😂 x

Hi Carole I have thoroughly enjoyed this vlog xx❤

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that is really kind of you to take the time to comment. 🧵😊

Fab info, Carole! Thank you for the inspo! 😘💗

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

That's so kind of you Andra when I know you probably have made all of those ! 🥰 xx

After the first minute I didn't notice the sawing - maybe it stopped, but nothing would stop me from enjoying another of your videos! I have a few of those patterns and really need to make them - seeing how they really look on you and getting advice from someone who has made them is a huge help to get the confidence to go ahead. I think a facing on a lightweight summer dress or top seldom makes sense and they often show through lighter weight fabrics, too - not sure why they keep putting them on unless you need one for buttons or another good reason. Speaking of buttons, putting those on as an accent piece for that top was genius!!!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I realised about the sawing so ended up shutting the window 🤣. Honestly I'm so useless, I should check these things before I start filming! Thanks for being kind about my video and makes. You are right about facings and showing through, maybe they think they are easier for us to do? Not sure but I won't be repeating them 😂. Hope you have a go at one of those patterns soon. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Thank you, Carole! Lovely makes, you have great taste in fashion!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you. I never think of myself of being in fashion or have a style but I'll accept your compliment 👏🏼. Have a good week 🧵☺️

So many old friends there! You've reminded me that I need to make the top with the curved hem and back pleats. I love that top. xoxoxox

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I loved that top as well and can't believe I only ever made one? You made it in a lovely bamboo sheet if I remember 👏🏼. Thanks for watching my friend and yes, there were so many old friends in that pile 🤣. Love you 😘❤️

I have 9041 and I love yours!

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I love the ties on the dress as you can change up the look. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

I enjoyed this makes video. It makes me inspired to sew something.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I am so glad to hear that and thank you so much for watching 🧵😊

Thanks carol I have a lot of those big 4 patterns…..will have to make them now…😊

Thank you Carole very inspiring. So useful to see how they look on you (much better) than on the pattern cover

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Anne, sometimes those pattern covers eh?! It is almost like they are trying to put us off 😂. Have a good week 🧵😊

Thank you!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Great collection Carole! You are the pants pro. I love S8909 dresses. I LOVE your version. I'll have to sew it up! Have a great week! 💖

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Grace, I make a lot of trousers because I have to in our climate 🤣. I know you love 8909 and you have such great shoulders you can wear the best versions of it! 💕 You don't need the sleeves. Thanks for watching my friend 😘❤️

@sewlovelywithgrace

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66

I like everything you showed. New subscriber.

@socarole66

24 күн бұрын

Hello and thank you so much for finding my channel and subscribing. I really do appreciate that. 🧵😊

Thanks for a great video I don't have alot of the big four as I find the indie patterns fit me better although just made an old mcalls jacket which is cosy happy sewing😊😊😊

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

No worries Robyn, thanks so much for watching anyhow! We are all such different shapes and I used to find that some stores clothing fit me better than others so I am happy to accept that not everyone suits the Big 4! Have a good week 🧵😊

Excellent pattern review!!!!!!!! I have a lot of those Simplicity patterns that I have yet to make, and you've answered any and all questions I've had. It was almost as though you knew exactly what your views wanted and needed to hear. Thank you for explaining the difference between the NL6514 and S8957 waistbands! I jotted down a lot of your very, very helpful comments in my Excel pattern spreadsheet so that when I finally make these patterns, I can first resort to your (and other sewists' YT videos) before cutting into my fabric. Your review of the S8660 and comment re: side-seam pockets is very good to know. The "Jenn Dress" (as I call it) is on my list of First Makes after getting to FL and finally getting to the point of being able to sew again! Thank you for this excellent video, Carole!!! xx🥰 Hope your weather is finally warming up. 🌞

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dori, hopefully when you get your lovely new sewing room you can sew up all those items we have been tempting you to make over the past few months! The 8640 (Jen) dress has to be first on the list of course, you can't be a Florida lady without it 😂 Our weather has been on and off this long weekend but we did have sunny moments! Maybe things are on the up over here and about time too. Have a lovely week, busy I imagine 😂💗🧵

Hi Carole! Look at all the lovely clothes you've made!! And, to think, that's only SOME of what you've made for yourself!! I used to be strictly a Simplicity gal because I thought they were the easiest patterns to follow but you actually helped branch me out to try a Butterick pattern and I found that it was quite nice. Then I decided to try a McCalls pattern and found that it was not bad at all as well. I do tend to stick to a Big 4 type of pattern company but I have tried a few Indy patterns in the past year or so.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Deb! What I do like about the Big 4 is the consistency of the instructions and the sizes. I feel the Indie companies mess around with my mind on how to do things! I am glad you enjoy using all the companies, I still don't make many McCalls but I don't know why?! Hope you are well 🧵😊

Cute styles and perfect fit!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by my channel 🧵😊

Yet again, I’m surprised that I have quite a few of these patterns - unsewn! And yet again, you’ve created lots of great garments that I could see me wearing a lot. This is what I need! Not lots of glamorous going out clothes, but smart, comfortable put together outfits. I also like how you tweak a pattern with pockets, ties etc. to make it your own. The waist ties are a great idea!👍 as I don’t like anything too boxy as I still have a bit of a waist! 🤣 Thanks for the inspiration Carole, as always. Have a great week.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Snap! No going out fancy clothes for me either 😂. I find waist ties brilliant as I love that type of style but like you said, I still like to show I do go in at the waist. My Mother always asks if I am pregnant if I wear something too baggy!! I am glad you enjoyed the video and hope you manage to get something sewn up. 🧵😊

@jankerslake5813

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Good old Mum - keeping it real! My Mum would’ve said something similar 😄 …. And if ever I wore trainers with a dress 😱😳.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

@@jankerslake5813 I can get away with trainers somehow 🤣

Great stuff. The suggestion of adding ties to the dresses is a lightbulb moment, thank you. I have one or two dress patterns I really like but haven’t made because I worry they’d just hang without any shape. I can get on with them now and add ties. 😊💖

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Debbie. Ties are such a quick and easy fix to make a top or dress fit a little better and I like the 'girlie' look! Yes you could add fish eye darts etc but running up some ties is so much quicker. Hope you have success with yours! 🧵😊

Great video Carole. I love watching your pattern round ups, it gives me ideas for my own patterns. I have so many of the same patterns, and some that are quite similar. I find it easier to pick a pattern if I’ve already seen it made up. Have a great week😆

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sue, my favourite KZread videos have always been the fashion show type ones, Viv (Vivmom) being my inspiration of course! I am glad you enjoyed this one and yes, doesn't it help to see them actually made up and moving? Happy sewing 🧵😊

I’m so impressed with the fit and style of the garments you made with these patterns, especially the tops and dresses. Every time you put out one of these videos, I’m tempted to try more Big 5 patterns and then… it passes. 😂 xx 💞

@luvmycrafts_Mary

2 ай бұрын

🤣😂

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Never again will I suggest a pattern to you 😂 But actually, how about trying the 8841?!?! Its a nice easy trouser pattern? Trish likes it as well 😂. Go on, I dare you 😁💗xx

@ChristineSewsALot

2 ай бұрын

Had to chuckle! And then it passed 😂

@ChristineSewsALot

2 ай бұрын

9041 is a very pretty dress. It looks like a pattern that could be dressed up or down easily. You get your money worth out of the patterns that are used over and over. The trousers all look a little different even though same pattern. Your carpenter jeans are one of my favorite makes of yours. Love all the top stitching.

I so enjoyed this video Carole and I have successfully made some of those trouser patterns following your lead. I do like the New Look top you are wearing in the video ,it really suits you and it reminds me of the Naya top. I love the fact that you use the “Big Four” patterns ,l buy mainly Indie patterns because of their detailed instructions. I have now realised that Big 4 always have an equivalent pattern available for a much better price. Thank you for sharing your favourites.🌹🌹🌹

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, that is really kind of you and I am glad you enjoyed my 'fashion show'. A lot of people talk about the Big four and instructions but I think they are very comprehensive, they always have a big write up in the front of the pattern and there are so many learn to sew ones out there. You are right about the patterns being similar and very often the same, just for cheaper plus you don't have to print yourself 😂. As you know, I do sew both but the Big 4 are just so much easier for me. Have a great week 🧵😊

Hi Carole, great video and great inspiration for shre👍👍. I have been doing only indie patterns lately but I need to use my big 4 patterns, as I have many of them. Thank you💖💖

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Karen, you have done a lot of Indies haven't you but they work really well for you so why not! Hope you do manage to get some of those Big 4 made up soon 💗. Thanks for watching and have a super week xx

Great vlog. I had the 8841 pattern in my stash for ages and wanted to make some new trousers. When I looked at it I said to myself ‘that’s Carole’s pattern’ and decided to try it. I’m not a big 4 person but I agree, it’s a great fitting pattern and made 3 versions straight away. More are in the pipeline. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sue, 8841 is such a great pattern and to be honest you could jazz it up with extra pockets or ties or anything. That was the first trouser pattern I actually made before I realised I could actually sew some that I was brave enough to wear outside 😂. Like you, more will be in the pipeline this summer! 🧵😊

Thank you Carol it’s great to watch your videos

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you watching thank you and happy sewing! 🧵😊

Smashing video Carole. Love the trousers and top you’re wearing x

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Shelly, I cheated with the New Look top! 🧵😊

@shellyscott8275

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Ha haaa - I thought you meant a New Look pattern 😄 Well, nevertheless, it still looks a fab outfit on you x

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

@@shellyscott8275 yes sorry! I did mean a New look pattern top 6216 I think but because I made a Simplicity video I should have worn one of theirs 🤣

Happy bank holiday Carole. Great makes all of them. I particularly like the top with the contrast buttons on. Great idea. Hobbycraft have a half price sale of sewing patterns on at the moment. Nowhere near reduced like our American friends but it’s a good saving. At your recommendation I’ve bought 2 new look patterns for the dresses. Your shift dress with colour blocking and the front tie one (as I have a tummy) excited to try them out. Enjoying the pattern blogs and recommendations. I am a simplicity fan but I try to find a version in new look as a preference x

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Julie and I hope you enjoyed yours too! I didn't realise Hobbycraft was having a sale, thank you for that info although I probably don't need any more patterns. I have to say, although our US friends do get the sales they also pay much more for their full price patterns so you can see why they get so excited for their sales! Oh I do hope you have good luck with those New Look patterns, especially the 'magic dress' which my daughter has just asked me to make another 😂. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

I really love your pattern choices, I can see them in my wardrobe as favourites too so I better start checking my pattern stash (I will enter them into stash hub as I do it I think…) and get some of the ones I don’t have. I’d love it it you would do a video on embellishment ideas to create a unique look to a garment, the buttons on your top make it look extra special. Thanks for sharing with us xx Ps you could add your pattern numbers that you’d like to remake to upcoming projects on stash hub to remind you!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Hi Claire, thanks so much for watching and your comment. When I look at that embellished top I always want to repeat it so I really should and yes, I could do it in a video if that is something that would interest people. I am so old school, I don't do Stash Hub and never make any real notes on my makes or my purchases. I so admire all these people with everything organised but I think it would take away the fun for me! Thanks again 🧵😊

Thank you so much. I have certainly added 4 patterns to my list for when they are on sale here in Australia. I appreciate all the time you take to share your makes with us.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind comment. I do enjoy making the videos so I'm glad you enjoyed watching this one. Sorry to tempt you to spend money! 😊🧵

S9272 cardigan is nice. I want to try and make one one day!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

You should! It is so easy and makes up so quickly. Jen made a lovely version too 🧵😊x

Hi Carole! I'm loving these videos! I bought 8841 last year based on your recommendation, and was probably too afraid, but I have pulled it out again and need to find a good fabric for them. All of your makes look awesome, and better than the model on the envelope for sure! The way you add your own hacks to make the garment suit you is so smart! I would definitely be inspired to buy more if I didn't already have too many I haven't tried yet🤣Thanks for sharing! XO💗

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh Mary you really should give 8841 a go, Trish loves it too! Honestly just get your hands on some linen or a linen blend and whizz them up! I find it such fun to put these type of videos together and it makes me realise just how much of my wardrobe is me made. Hope everything is well back at home and your doggie is better now. 💗😘

@luvmycrafts_Mary

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 maybe I can find something at a thrift store to start with 😉 they are at the top of my list! Lukey’s much better now probiotics are great for a nervous stomach 🤪 you do have an amazing me made wardrobe 🥰

If you have facings flipping out, try a fusible bonding, like HeatNBond or Stitch Witchery. Works like a charm.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I had never thought of using something like that. This is why I LOVE having a channel! I really appreciate your comment, thanks again 🧵😘

Hi Carole. Thanks for the review. I mentioned before that I’ve recently bought the Lutterloh system which arrived last week. Unfortunately it was damaged in transit so I’ve had to return it and I’m being sent another one which will hopefully arrive in one piece. On this basis I’m sort of holding off buying any more patterns but I’m not going to exclusively use Lutterloh so this is a great reference especially for trouser makes as I mostly live in trousers (and shorts when the weather allows).😊

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh Ann, I am sorry to hear that your system was damaged when you received it. Hopefully as you say the next one will arrive safely and you can get cracking with it. I know I keep saying it but I really must use mine again soon. Thanks for watching the video even though you may not be buying patterns for a while and keep me updated on the Lutterloh. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Great vlog, your trousers always look so stylish and fit you amazingly, I’m struggling with wide leg elastic waisted trousers at the moment

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Angela, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I have to say, I think most of the trouser fitting is down to luck rather than skill! Good luck with your waist elastic, I can never decide how much I need or how tight 😂. Have a good week 🧵😊

Uncooperative facings can be glued in place with iron on hemming web. A little bit here and there between the two layers. The facings on printed fabric can be sewn down by hand. Tiny stitches on the outside and slightly larger underneath. Place the stitches on the edges of the print motifs, where one colour changes to another. Then they are invisible.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for those helpful tips and I will definitely add some more tiny stitches. I don't have any hemming web so I need to get some! Genius ideas, thanks again 🧵😊

I've made 9121 twice. Very pleased with it. I've added length, I'm only 5ft 2in😮, and suits. Lovely to wear with boots in the winter. Your ideas fab as are all you makes. Thanks again 🎉

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ann and your comment. I think 9121 is such an under rated pattern so I am glad you have had success with it as well. I hadn't thought of lengthening it for Winter trousers, good idea! 🧵😊

Hopefully, we will see. Ps just watched Adam. So sad. My friend of 20 years also just lost her Bengal cat x

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I know it was so sad about Adam's dog. He messaged me on Friday to let me know. I can't believe we both lost our dogs in the same week. So sorry to hear about your friend's cat as well. A sad old week for pets all round! xx

Carol, Great video! Thank you for sharing. Suzanne

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and being so kind 🧵😊

For the dress with the facings that pop out, just add a tiny bit of fusible web to tack them to the inside.

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that tip! I need to get myself some of that stuff, it is something I just don't have and I think could have a lot of uses. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Great video for me since I have most of those patterns and have not made up all of them…..you have given me a nudge to get to them!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully it has inspired you. I want to make lots of those again now as well 😂. Have a good week, thanks for watching 🧵😊

❤❤

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Beautiful makes

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Linda 🧵😊

8052 is a great summer top in rayon here in Queensland Australia in our hot sticky summer. I've made two in lovely prints and I receive compliments every time I wear them. The air circulates so lovely underneath it. I'll definitely make more of them in the future. I have a couple of those other patterns but haven't made them up yet but I look forward to doing so. You always have such great suggestions Carole, thank you.❤

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh I bet 8052 is lovely when it is hot and sticky. We only ever seem to get a couple of days a year like that over here! Thanks so much for watching and I am glad you enjoyed my choices. Have a good week 🧵😊

Fabulous video Carole. I need to make some trousers 😊

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

You really should Agata, these patterns are so easy, especially 9121. Have a good weekxx

Hi Carole. Everything you made looks fabulous on you! I love this and the New Look video! Do you think you will do a Mccalls version? I am going to get the Simplicity 8909. Thanks for sharing!

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Thank you Maureen, I am so glad you enjoyed this video. I don't have many McCalls, not sure why but I am thinking of doing a 'Best of the Rest' video, hope that works for you! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

I always enjoy your vlogs, Carole. Have you ever thought of becoming an ambassador for one of the big 5 pattern companies? I've no idea how you could get into it, but you'd be great.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh thanks Annette, I so enjoy using the Big 5 and I do have success with lots of them. Not sure about being an Ambassador but I will keep trying 😂. I just like giving them the good press as I do get fed up with hearing about the Indie patterns all the time being better and easier! You know me, I use both but if I can find a Big 5 alternative I would rather that then spending lots of money on the pattern and printing! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Great pattern and fashion show! So many different fabrics and styles, very nice sewing and modeling. I have a few of the same patterns, some I have made and the others plan on for this season, especially some linen pants. I also want to make a few dresses as I only have 2 t-shirt style. Yes you have inspired me! I will be examining those pants patterns. The dress made famous by Jenn, S8640 in an aqua linen blend is at the top of my list. I hope the linen works, it is suggested. Sometimes my pairings just don’t work. You seem to work it out. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week! 20:41

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Hi Kathleen. Re the 8640, I like it in a fabric that drapes so if you have a linen blend it should work. I made a similar dress in a quilting cotton and I didn't like it as it was too stiff and stuck out! One of my favourite things to make is Linen pants as you can tell, have fun making yours. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

@kathleenkolb3316

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Thanks so much for the advice on the dress. Forgot to mention that all your linen pants are great, colors and fit. Just got a NewLook pattern. Cute detail on the pants on this one N6704. Going to make the blouse and maybe the pants. My son just came back from the UK and he brought me back a little over 3 meters of a Liberty of London fabric. Using that pattern for the blouse. Similar to one they have on their website.Very nervous about cutting into that fabric, but I’m sure it will be beautiful once I get up the nerve to do it!

Fabulous dress choices! I love S8640 and have made eight versions of this wonderful dress pattern but I always use bias on the armholes and the neck. I hate facings!!!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

8 versions of 8640? Wow you definitely win the prize for being its biggest fan! Well done you for doing bias finishes, I will certainly do that next time. Thanks so much for watching and your comment 🧵😊

It's so interesting to me Carole, that all your Big 4 patterns fit you so well and suit your body so beautifully. As I've mentioned before, I too am a smidge past 5'2", and turned to Indy patterns because I always have to make massive changes to the big 4 and I dislike having to make toiles all the time. Do you have to fiddle with the fit as well when making something for the first time?

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I don't know if I just am lucky or I just put up with any fitting anomalies but I don't often have to do much to the patterns. Of course I take length off most things legs and sleeves, sometimes shorten the waist or do a narrow shoulder adjustment but very rarely. I don't often make practice garments either unless it is for a special occasion outfit. I can't bear to think of sewing something up and then never wearing it. I would rather kind of 'alter as I go' As I said, maybe I am just lucky! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time comment 🧵😊

Great video Carole. Love the compilation. Which pattern did you use for the top that you are wearing please. I know you said that it was New Look. It’s just what I am look for. Thank you

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Hi there, thank you so much for the compliments! Sorry, I should have said the pattern number it was 6246 which you can still get. A fab little pattern that you can do so much with. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Thanks for all the pattern information! Is 8957 an ankle pant, or did you choose to make them ankle length? I don’t think I have this pattern but will shop for it! I’ve made 9272 top and cardigan several times, but have not made the pants. I’ve made the top and pants of 9121, and I really like the crops. The top needs some adjusting, but haven’t gotten around to it. Have a lovely rest of your week, Carole!

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Yes 8957 is an ankle length trouser but because I am short I took off extra. I was interested to hear you have made the top of 9121, I am yet to do that I just need to find the right fabric! Have a good week too 🧵😊

@krisl.4962

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Thanks, Carole, I've ordered the 8957 pattern and have fabric in my stash! I made the 9121 as a muslin in a coral/yellow/pink/white small floral quilting cotton I had in my stash for many years. I originally used it as lining in a shoulder bag a hundred years ago :) I found the neckline was a little too wide, so just made a 1-inch inverted pleat at the center front. Turned out to be a great wearable muslin! Oh, and, you don't need to include the back neck opening, there's plenty of room to get it over your head!

I really want to try that last pair on pants! Just wanted to ask about fabric: non-stretch woven for both?

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Hi there, sorry that was naughty of me not to say, none of those trouser patterns were for stretch fabrics, however something with a tiny bit of stretch may make the last pair slightly nicer to wear. We are all so used to stretchy trousers these days aren't we 🤣. Thanks for watching 🧵😁

@downtoearthsewing

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Thank you so much! That is very helpful. Yes, there are so many stretchy pants out there! I am looking for classic non-stretch pattern so this one fits the bill.

I have made some of these Carol. Trouble is I have an aversion to altering garments as a lot of them I made in the pandemic. I've lost 8 kilos since then so a lot of them don't fit anymore.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Oh dear Anne, I am sorry to hear that you have a lot that you don't fit into you but I am with you on altering garments. I would rather start from scratch than fiddle around changing something. Thanks for watching and I hope you will perhaps remake the ones you liked 🧵😊

I made 8640 and it was horrible on me. I used a quilting cotton. Any suggestions about fabric? I love the look of the dress. Just not on me.

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Anne. Funny you should say about that style in a cotton, I did make a similar dress to the 8640 in a quilting cotton and hated it on me too! Way too much fabric and it stuck out.I think the dress has to have drape to work so I made mine in Viscose Challis, also makes it floatier and cooler. Hope that helps. 🧵😊

@annewhitney8809

2 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 thx Will try in a thin jersey or viscose

Hi Carole, do you use a mic 🎤 to record?

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

I do have a plug in Mic that goes into my iPad. It's only a directional one, not that good but I think it works. I then crank up my recordings on IMovie to 500% as I know I talk quietly 🤣 xx

@ZeldaSews

2 ай бұрын

@socarole66 No it sounds really good! So all of your recording is done on an iPad?

@socarole66

2 ай бұрын

@@ZeldaSews yes on landscape mode. I didn't want to invest in cameras etc and downloading to a computer. I'm happy at the moment just doing it on my IPad. X