How many Soot cameos can you count in this video? Because Madam was ✨clingy✨. 👀

@maleahlock

Жыл бұрын

​@Bobbie Never Enough!! hehe

@catherinejustcatherine1778

4 ай бұрын

I vote for a Soot video, perhaps a compilation? 🐱

I'm glad you only briefely died of consumption, and that it was not a long-term death. Once again a very lovely and inspiring video! And yes for dismantling toxic perfectionism!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I so wish people would just allow themselves to enjoy the process of making things. 😊

Just a heads up: The Coquelicot Skirt is a specific sewing pattern by Wildflower Design Patterns. Whereas the 18th century split sides skirts with front and back ties don't really have a name other than, well, petticoat. But many people call them "split sides skirt."

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I was not aware of that. Thanks for letting me know!

Ah, a sewing buddy, always a joy to see them being “helpful “. Came for the sewing, stayed for the overlord

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

All hail the mighty Void!

A camera cannot focus on a fluffy black void without eyes to pierce the soul and compel you for cuddles. Also laughed at the "...Rude." and the causal "dieing of consumption" inserts. Glad you made it (the skirt and surviving the plague). i think I'll try making a coquetlicot sometime.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Do recommend coquelicot garments, even if my execution left some things to be desired!

@aquaaurora2747

Жыл бұрын

@@KristineVike It was still good enough to inspire me! If you have any leftover fabric you can redo the band?

Watching other crafters/artists working around clingy pets always has me so tickled. My princess adores interrupting my projects and you're always in the couch handsewing playlist so she comes running when she hears you. Thank you for being you 💕

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Aw, this made my day. What a sweetheart!

Glad to have you back amongst the living. I actually really like the skirt you made. It’s adjustable, it has pockets and it’s a lovely shade of green! Also I personally cherish imperfections in handmade articles. And the way I see it is if someone else notices it and brings it to your attention, as if you weren’t already aware, then they’re too critical, standing much too close and need to back off.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I do love the shade of green. And it might grow on me yet. 🥰

Go forth and make some interesting mistakes is such a great bit of advice! Thank you!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps! It is what I try to tell myself too. 😊

@deehappy43

Жыл бұрын

@@KristineVike it does help! I’m adding it to my little mental list of useful things to say when wherewithal is flagging.

I’m not fond of circle skirts on myself either. You’re correct though, sometimes it’s the process and what we learn from it that is the lesson. LOL!! Your cat is beautiful!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It really is, but then hopefully the next thing we make will be better!

Your furry fabric weights are adorable! I have a pair of my own. One is black like yours and my primary quality control manager is a red-headed Manx-mix.

I love the little swirly waistband! If you were to do a fun auction or giveaway, it would be like the best prize ever! Perfect for dancing. Also I miss my lovely old working Singer.

"Toxic perfectionism is such a plague in our society". So true. And being 50 years into living in a world that says things must be a certain way, I'm trying to brake out of that mentality. It kept me in fear of learning how to sew for so long. I'm finally choosing to happily make mistakes and learn how to make fabric look like something other than, well a strip of fabric. And how to play in learning. Experiment. Use not so traditional fabrics (the younger people have been an amazing inspiration for me with repurposing bedsheets, curtains, tablecloths and even old clothes to make new clothes and other items). And discover what I can really do if I try. Love your videos. Your calm and meditative way of talking through your process is very relaxing. Love the manager as well. ❤

@KristineVike

Ай бұрын

I am so happy you are working on this. It is such a hard thing to break out of. ❤️

Toxic perfectionism. I’m definitely borrowing that phrase

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It truly is a plague upon our society, when we could just make things to the best if our ability and have fun!

the "*briefy dies of consumption" had me CACKLING!

I think the slightly flatter front panel makes this quite pretty on you. Its a very clever design.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It is! I can’t wait to apply it to other projects too.

I always think a stretchy waistband is going to be comfortable. I guess if I want that, I might as well add elastic and also retain the original width of the waistband. I didn't predict it getting more narrow as it stretches. Really thanks for showing the whole thing because that helps me plan my next skirt project I am working on at the moment.

Good to hear You're recovering, covid can be a bitch. That lovely skirt fabric would probably look good with a new black waist band cut on a straight grain? If You ever want to reuse or remake this skirt? Otherwise I love all circle skirts for their epic swoosh and swirliness 🤩 The fact that Your black cat is named Soot brings me no end of delight every time I watch Your videos :)

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

That is not a bad idea! I might consider a new, black waistband at some point, but right now it needs to rest in a drawer for a little while.

@joshuaharper372

Жыл бұрын

Black, or even a pop of color, like a dark green.

Sorry you got Covid - it's the pits. And bravo for highlighting a project that didn’t go as you wanted - we all need to be reminded that it is ok to … well, I hesitate to say “fail,” as you ended up with quite a fetching skirt. But, how about “succeed incompletely” as an alternative? And now that you know that you don’t care for circle skirts, perhaps you have a future gift for a very dear friend who does like them.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

That thought has struck me as a very potential use of this skirt. Although I would wish to resolve the waistband issues before gifting it to a precious friend. ❤️

I have just found your videos. The one about viscose was first. I thought it was bad, but not THAT bad. Thank you for your research! Not to mention the diary. Have you ever noticed in period movies that when someone coughs it always ends badly. I am happy that this was not the case for you. I hope you remained fully recovered.

I recently had a 2nd bought of "The Plague", bu this time, I didn't even know I had it until I tested positive. The first time, it threw me for a loop for a whole wretched week. And, a week of recovery! I admire your willingness to admit, and show, your mistakes.

I always love the sound of your sewing machine! I hope you have completely recovered from the plague. How rude! As always, your skirt turned out beautifully! ✌❤🇨🇦

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It is such a well-behaved sewing machine! I really got lucky there.

I can not sew and most of the time I have not the slightest clue what you are talking about. But I love the format, the calm and productive atmosphere, your humor and the endresults of your endeavors. Got hooked with your textile recycling video, wich was interesting to me because Iam a second-, third-, and even fourth-lifer for objects and materials if possible. Keep`em coming MyLady.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

We often end up with things that have had many previous owners too!

I feel you, the plague hit me in the middle of a big weaving project >_> I hope you can recover well, short AND long term. The skirt is very cute! It's a shame about that waistband, brain fog truly is a harsh mistress, but it's so swirly. Just out of curiosity, what is it about circle skirts you don't like? The amount of widening?

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I am honestly not sure myself. Knowing me though, it might just be that it is a new silhouette and I am not used to it. Give it a handful of tries and my brain might come around, it is a fickle thing. 🤔

Aww such a clingy little lady! She just had to make sure Mama was taking adequate breaks being sick and all

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

She is the best and most demanding little kitty nurse. 🐈‍⬛

I wondered where you were! I hope you’re feeling much better now. I love the reversibility of the pockets on this one-very clever!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The simplest solution (just add a placket to the edge) turned out to be the easiest too. I was over complicating things with so many weird ideas!

Your workroom supervisor is not missing a single detail.

Soot is always appreciated. Your voice it's incredibly soothing, it's lovely! And I find all your projects interesting. Great video, and I'm sorry for the plague!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It is pretty amazing how much joy that little furball brings us. 🥰

I'm glad that you are feeling a bit better. I wish you a full and complete recovery. Also: I am stealing this idea. I have entirely too much of a stash right now.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I hope you do! I will definitely use the concept in the future too.

Very soothing video! You’re an inspiration for sure. Love the lighting and your hand sewing technique. Furry fabric weight is adorable 🥰

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

She really is. Although my camera does not always want to focus on her! 🐈‍⬛

It's a very clever design. I hope you got some decent wear out of it.

I'm glad you seem to be feeling better! I love love love making things reversible because it feels like a little extra work gives me two garments! Making a garment with reversible pockets is such a rewarding bit of engineering. I made a reversible wrapping gown (bag-lined following the Burnley and Trowbridge sew along) with pockets (because I like to torment myself and I demand pockets) and that was such a long "oh gods, trust the process" ...process. I realized late that I should have added them in earlier, so it made for a very challenging the-side-seam-is-pulled-out-through-the-sleeve-so-I-can-build-the-pockets time. I'm not sure I could repeat it if I tried. The fabric of this skirt looks lovely and I really like the shape, though I can see how it wouldn't really fit in with the rest of the clothes we've seen you make/wear. Do you know what you're going to do with it if you do decide you're not going to wear it?

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Oh, that sounds like such a journey! But yes, I would give it to a friend who does wear knee-length circle skirts if I really do decide it’s not for me. But I would fix the waistband issue first.

The skirt is cute! Pity about the waistband XD maybe it can be salvaged if you unpick it and add some fusible interfacing? But if you don’t like circle skirts for yourself that might not be worth the effort

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about re-cutting and piecing a new waistband from the scraps. I had intended to use the offcut for something else, but I would rather have one good piece than two “meh” ones. Even if I end up giving it away. :)

@eliza7413

Жыл бұрын

@@KristineVike haha that might be a good option to have a nice stable waistband. I'm sure that if you give it away someone will be very happy with it!

I've been working on my first Coquelicot skirt and having changed the finishings to include french seams and enclosing everything....I cannot even imagine trying to make this reversable. This skirt (view b on the pattern) has been taking me way longer than it should. I am absolutely in love with this skirt concept, but I am doing my next one much differently. I feel like this could be so much easier with a panel skirt and a different waist band/yoke combo. I have so many thoughts.

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

This sounds familiar. There are always so nany thoughts and experiences throughout a project to apply to the next one!

@jenninstitches

Жыл бұрын

@@KristineVike I'll tag you when I post photos and stuff on either my sewing instagram or tiktok. I'm thinking of applying the idea behind the skirt to flowy pants as well.

I’m sorry to hear you copped the covid bug so badly. I’ve had it a couple of times now and it was pretty intense. At least you’re out of it now and it’s nice to see you back at the wheel!!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! It was certainly a journey.

Hope you have recovered well and do not have any lasting effects from it

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope so too! It seems promising so far. 🤞

Sorry you got sick!

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

It was quite a ride, do not recommend!

❤❤❤

I am owned by 3 feline overlords, lol They ALWAYS supervise whatever I am doing :)

@KristineVike

9 ай бұрын

It is known!

Go and make new mistakes! I've been doing a lot of that. 😂. But howelse would I learn?

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! 🥰

Hope the plague left no lasting effekt and you are as healthy as before . . . and even if you don´t like sirkle skirts in youre wardrobe, you can at least sew them like a pro . . . waistband mistakes happens when the plague is upon one 😉

@KristineVike

Жыл бұрын

Apparently so. 😅 and I seem to have been lucky, a slight cough still but getting better every day.

@nodarlingart

Жыл бұрын

@@KristineVike Do to my work in a nursery home for people with special needs (I do care for people with severe autism actually) I had covid in late 2020, and although I was not feeling all to bad, I lost my sense of smell and taste for half a jear. For three weeks straight I could only tatse sour and salty, and had no other symptomes. My sense of smell returned faster but odd . . . certin things smelled different then before, and my sense of taste took even longer and came back in stages, I could taste very faintly at the beiginning, upt to tow spoon full of my meal, and then the taste was gone again . . . and in this stages it took so long to get to the level my taste was before . . . although I lifed through it, it was something I wont remember fontly 😔So I´m glad you are better now. ☺