My favorite was the Kwik Sew with the overlay. Yours is much nicer than what was featured on the envelope. What a smart decision to use the same fabric for both sections. Everything was great, even the pajamas with the funny pocket placement. :)

You always look great in your clothes. Love your enthusiasm. And I’ve been a seamstress for many years and you have taught me something about fabric. So thank you.

Oh, Viv…I love your two piece, monochromatic number, but when you replaced the top with the orange wrap-around….Wowzer! It knocked my socks off! In addition, I’ve been wanting to make a “shacklet” for winter and I think I like this make the best of all I’ve seen! I can’t imagine, however, sewing a garment with a quarter inch seam allowance! All that being said, you certainly saved the best for last…the final dress is a knock-out! Those sleeves…that neckline…and that fabric! Bravo, dear lady. Bravo!

I loved every thing. I think I'm a time waster as well , yet you know there aren't a lot of people who would do as much sewing as you and I, so it is probably how we see ourselves not as others see us.

Oh goodness!!!!! I never would have picked that Quick Sew based solely on their pattern picture!!! But you had vision beyond which I’m trying to do!!! I absolutely loved the burnt orange wrap too, SO FLATTERING on you!!!! I feel like I’m beginning to gain confidence based on your beautiful results with fabric and patterns!!!! You are truly inspirational!!! Thank you for taking time to make these videos for us!!!! This morning I watched one where you are saying you are dragging your feet on getting a new camera and microphone and I am with you there!!!!! I’m 64 and I’m doing the same thing as when I walk in to Best Buy it is so overwhelming I just want the revolving door!!!! Your videos are wonderful in my opinion, your sound is always good and it is just such wonderful content! You get right down to what you are presenting and that is what I love!!!!

Loverly makes, the last dress is my Favourite. 👍 Lol, Childbirth, just as well we forget, or we wouldn't have more than 1. TFS, & take care too everybody. ❤🙂🎅🎄

Beautiful! I especially loved that gorgeous burnt orange top with the long skirt & grey boots. The color looks lovely on you & you looked so put together! Lord Jesus bless you & yours....Old Grandma👵❤🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄

You always choose such lovely fabrics for your projects. I wish I had your imagination but you do inspire me to look beyond the pictures on the front of a pattern.

So many lovely things! My favorite is the blouse with pockets.

Especially love the burnt orange wrap top. Did not like the picture on the pattern. Good for you to see past that, as the top is so pretty with such fun lines. Liked all your makes. The cotton shirt with pockets is a style I like for my everyday life. Great video.

I am hooked on your videos, Viv, and I found myself counting the November days until you released your monthly makes! All are marvelous, and you wear them so well, as always! The icing on the cake is the final make, that gorgeous dress. Husband said "write that number down and get that pattern"! Wish I could also get that fabric. I can't tell you how much you inspire me. I just retired and love my sewing room, where I would spend most days, if I could. Keep up this awesome work, and enjoy holiday preparations and celebrations🌲

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy! Thanks so much for this lovely message. It’s true that fabric dot com is sold out of the Telio rayon challis I used for that last dress, but I found something similar (at a higher cost) on amazon. Try this link and look at the “ecru” selection. Might catch your fancy! www.amazon.com/Telio-Selena-Challis-Floral-Fabric/dp/B08NFKBWSX?th=1&psc=1

I always love to see you put pockets into your clothes. I once worked for JCPenneys Corporate office in their consumer research department. They did research on sample clothing they got from the manufacturer on such things as: 1). How many buttons do we put on a shirt; 2) How long of a zipper; 3) do we put trim on; 4) how long do we make a pant leg or sleeve; 5) how many stitches do we put around a pocket; (Double or single); 6) do we put a pocket on the jacket; 7) how long do we make a top or dress; 8) how many holes in the button (2 or 4)? They did this primarily to determine if they can add cheaper accessories, less thread, less fabric, etc. The lighter the color the cheaper the fabric (less dye). This allows them to trim costs when they can, fall within budget, and still make a profit. After seeing you put in pockets AND realizing the convenience of having pockets on my clothes as a place to put keys and a doggy bag when walking my dog, or a Kleenex in pjs or a dress…. I have begun to wonder if a pocket was the last thing on their mind. And I’m beginning to think leaving a pocket off any outfit is a grave mistake. Keep doing what you do! And continue to encourage everyone to add pockets.

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting, DebraKay, thanks! I have marveled at how manufacturers can keep cutting back and cutting back and cutting BACK to save money...just examining ready to wear clothing blows my mind - such tiny seam allowances and no waste “details” (if you can find them.) It’s such a pleasure to sew and make things the way we like them!😃

Gosh that last dress is SO sweet! Feminine and flowy...love it!!

Just got some fabric from FabricMart that I ordered after seeing one of your videos. Surprise, surprise, it's a rayon challis. Can hardly wait to make up a dress for my wife for Christmas with it because this is the fabric I've been searching for a long time. Thanks for the inspo.

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!👏👏

My fav was the smart batik blouse. The style and colors Look stunning on you!

That rust colored kwik sew top was stunning! You should have been the model on the cover. Those two on the cover stunk! I really would like that pattern. You had a lot of lovely makes this month!

I loved outfit #1! The top from Kwik sew with the side swoop and the last one, but I must say, what wouldn’t look good on you. All your makes are lively.

Well, you've done it again girl! I really like your makes this month. The mono top/skirt and the OTHER top. I thought that pattern was SO UGLY on the envelope, but it is wonderful the way you made it up. I would love to try that one. The jacket/blouse is super cute. Wish I liked collars, but I don't on me. The sleeves were so adorable! I would strangle in that nightgown in bed, lol. You must be a very still sleeper. I always remove my pj pants and just sleep in the tops or the hem of the pants would be up in my crotch and turned completely backward. Same thing with long gowns. The entire bottom ends up wrapped around my waste two or three times! Of course, you always look great in a dress. Fun video as always.

@sew_april

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with that pattern. It looks amazing one color❤

@lindamundy3812

2 жыл бұрын

The same thing happens to me with my bedclothes. I usually wear shorts or heavy sweats to bed depending on the weather.

Very gorgeous orange sweater knit top and the last dtess very nice drape....Love all your makes!

Your makes are lovely and interesting!. I feel like an epic time waster as well, but oh well, I can’t and need not be busy every minute of the day. Nevertheless, I do have a rather large stack of fabric to work my way through. 😳😊

I would like any of those outfits in my closet!

Beautiful makes and beautiful fabrics. Really nice pattern choices. I truly enjoy your videos.

You look like you belong on a red carpet with all the Nov. makes but esp. the adobe or rusty one. You keep us all inspired! Thanks

I wanted to comment on no 2 make , the sweater but after watching all of your makes , hey they are juste beautiful. Dresses and skirt outfit are 👌. Well done 👍 you are really an inspiration.

I loved all of your makes! Seems to me I like more and more of your choices all the time. I especially like the first set. Good fabric choices!

Loved all your makes as usual. You have unique eye for fabric combinations. Especially liked the orange (rust) top.Much nicer than the pattern cover. In all fairness, though, you could make a dish rag look glamorous with your beautiful figure. Thanks for all your efforts.

Sometime the under collar is smaller on purpose so the collar doesn’t flip up but when the fabric is tightly woven it would make it difficult to match up the edges but when you turn it after sewing, give it a press and it’s beautiful

@charlottemccaig578

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say. I remember almost everything I made in the 70's had that, it's why you cut 1 upper and 1 lower instead of 2 the same.

@rubiesmilo7128

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for that, makes sense. Good to know.

I absolutely love ALL your November sewing extravaganza...🌷🌷🌷

I think you made the right call with pattern K4084 by making that shirt a single color and print. Your shirt looks so much better and stylish than the ones on the envelope.

As usual, a very good video, wonderful sewing. Thankyou so much. You have inspired me.

I did an out loud “WOW”! when you showed the rust top with the skirt and then you showed the horrifically ugly pattern cover! How you saw past that is awesome. I am always anticipating the end of the month for your sews.

I just love how you are able to look past the envelope art and see the full potential of the pattern. The shirt you made with the kwik sew pattern is absolutely fantastic. I'd love to see how you did the cuffs. I probably would have skipped that part. Take care and happy stitching.

White challie dress with ruffels on sleeves looks great on you. So pretty.

So many great makes. Not a clunker in the bunch!!! Can't even choose a favorite this time.

Great night gown. Looks like a fun make. Hey Georgie girl! I love those pants. The whole outfit is a hit. Love all your makes.

Viv, all so nice on you. You are super-woman getting so much accomplished.

I think the last one would make a cute Christmas dress. Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays!

Lovely makes! My favorites are the skirt and the two dresses!!

These are wonderful I love that last dress and the wrapped top . Based in the cover I would have passed that one up but you made it worthy

Thank you Vivian, your makes are all beautiful and look gorgeous on you! I enjoyed the video and am looking forward to the next one. 💖

Taupe boots always with that skirt. Red top is marvelous

I like the way the last dress fits you. I don't think it looks large at all. I would like to say that in my humble opinion, you should consider a slight sway back adjustment on some of the garments that you make. The November makes are all beautiful and I love all of the fabrics. As always, you are an inspiration.

@charlottemccaig578

2 жыл бұрын

I think you're right about the adjustment and an fba would help too.

"Vogue 9114, I'm lookin' at you." Hahaha!! You kill me, Viv!! All your makes are terrific. Merry Christmas, girl!!

The last dress is the best! All of the makes are great though.

My favorite of your makes is the burned orange wrap top. Smoking!!!! Like always I enjoy watching your fashion show.

You should have been a model. The clothes you made were pretty. This summer I plan on sewing clothes for myself.

Thank you xx I loved the 'monochromatic' outfit!! just gorgeous xx

Love your Makes. You look great in them. These videos are inspiring. Thank you.

That last dress... gorgeous!!!!!! Really glows

I love all the styles you created for this month. The colors look so nice on you. The last dress you made is really cute and looks like a holiday outfit. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for sharing your makes with us.

Beautiful makes as always! Thank you for sharing!

The Simplicity 9447 dress you made is FAB-U-LOUS.♥️

Your last 2 are so great! That shacket fabric looks like Monet Water Lilies. Love 💘 it

Love love love the final dress. It is adorable and looks super comfy but not too big. Great video as always!

Wow, a lot of pretty makes. Really liked the rust sweater with the overlap detail. Thanks for sharing.😊

Love all your makes . You always motivate me to keep pushing myself with my sewing. Just got back yesterday to Virginia from spending 46 days down in Florida with family. I need to get all my sewing things unpacked so it might be couple days before I do some sewing.

I love the batik shirt. Very nice. It would have been nice to tell us how inexpensively you were able to make some of the pieces. Bargain fabric can be found and beautiful clothes created which makes sewing so worthwhile compared to ready made. lovely makes Viv.

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

So many folks insist that sewing doesn’t save money - well of course it doesn’t if one is paying $15-25/yard for fabric and then expensive patterns on top of that. To each his own, but I love a bargain. Anytime I’ve sprung for costly fabric I swear I can match it or beat it with my bargain cuts. These outfits were all super cheap - the fabrics from fabric dot com being the most expensive and yet even those were all bought on sale. It’s just how I’m wired...

@seaside2001

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 Totally agree with you Viv. Look for bargains and sometimes I can make a top and pants for under $10. and am happy as a clam with the outfit.

I like all of your makes, especially the dress.

Your versions of patterns ALWAYS look better than the pattern pics! Thank you for sharing!!

your dark brown pants fit beautifully, you just need to press in a front & back crease by lining up the inseam & out seam, & you will see what a difference there will be.....your jacket blouse is a classic, & I always add 3/8" to the 1/4" seam allowance so I have the 5/8" seam allowance I'm used to having.....love the last dress & the fit is perfect for the style it is supposed to be.....always fun to see your makes..........

And another home run! I'm so glad I watch your videos, they're inspirational.

Beautiful! I love to see all your makes. You make me smile!

Hi Viv, loved all of these makes. Well done as usual. The last dress looks perfect on you.

Love the childbirth/ dinner comparison…worth it in the end…hahaha you haven’t met my kids!

Your makes are great as usual. The black and white retro dress trimmed in black lace looks amazing on you. It must have come from a shop on 5th Avenue. So enjoyed this months makes.

@vivmomsews4962

Жыл бұрын

Aw how sweet! Thank you Karen!

I loved the rust top and the patterned skirt. Looks fabulous on you. I think fall colors suit you.

I really like the orange rust wrap top. Good content video. Keep inspiring.

All of these look so nice. The million dart dress is amazing. You can't beat dollar a yard fabric! I haven't found any in ages. These outfits just got prettier as you went along. I love the orange theme! Absolutely everything about that white floral dress is gorgeous.

I really look forward to your make videos. They make me want to grab some fabric and start sewing.

I would not have any interest in making most of those based on the pattern cover drawings. But, boy, do they look great on you the way you sewed them up! You've got a great eye!

Love all your makes. Especially liked the last dress. You’re always a ray of sunshine to watch. :)

Another amazing makes video! Absolutely love your style!

That retro Simplicity 9447 pattern picture looks so much like my mom and the ladies back in her day I almost gasped! I like the brown pants outfit most and last dress..the neckline, sleeves, and love the Christmas colors of that one.

Love every single make, love the colours and the styles, they all suit you so well 💕

Really loved the white dress gotta sew that . Thanks viv great job !

These are all beautiful! Especially love the side tie sweater, very flattering on you. Thank you so much for sharing!!

Love them all...ESPECIALLY the orange wrap-look top! Great job YOU!

All November is gorgeous and as always inspired me greatly

Love the last dress. All the garments fit really great.

Everything always looks so good on. You. You are a perfect model. Gorgeous.

You're like a breathe of fresh air in my life. Hello from Western Australia ❤

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Diana! I see the freedom marches over there - not on mainstream news of course. Keep the faith! Thinking of you!💕

@dianarowland167

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962oh Thankyou it means so much to me. Human race is trying to evolve thank God. But it's messy. Yes hold the line, keep the faith. It's all about love. I must remind myself of that, so easy to forget! Much love to you and yours x. You make my day!!

Viv you keep out doing yourself. Your makes for November are beautiful. I love the way you pair the fabric to the patterns. Well done. Thank you for giving us details about the patterns and fabric. Your reviews about successes and challenges are so helpful.

I love the fabric in the jacket! I'm a fan of 3/4 sleeves too.

I love all your makes, specially the fabric selections.

Great makes, everything looks beautiful on you💐

I look,forward the the makes videos . I love all that you sew

Your a funny gal! 🤣 Lovin' your makes!

Beautiful makes Viv you and Joy inspire me to sew all the time😊

Great makes Vivmom. I especially I love the wrap top. By the way, I have a friend who likes to say she makes everything in size "E" for elastic LOL :-)

My favorite time of month is when your monthly makes come out! I’m learning from you how to look past the photos on the patterns. I especially loved the mono top and skirt and the last dress but everything looks great on you! Merry Christmas to you and yours and thank you for keeping so many of us inspired to sew ❤️

Hello Viv , I loved all your sews but I really love the blouse . It looks very nice with jeans . I’m going to try and find a pattern close to yours .

VivMom, Great "fashion show" today. My fav: the batik blouse with pockets! Also loved the last dress fabric; I have my Dad's shoulders, so raglan sleeves soften that area. All great looks...don't stress out for the Dec makes...just have fun with a few.

That orange kwik sew is so beautiful on you!! You should have been on that envelope cover🤗

I feel that any color fits your skin tone, this is crazy...

November collection was a treat...really liked everything ...keep it up...liked colours too

You make my heart smile every time. I love all your makes. Your personality shines through the screen, Viv! I just love you. 💕

@vivmomsews4962

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anita! Right back at you! I first saw you on Pattern Review years ago and thought WOW she is so beautiful and talented. It is always a treat for me when you pop over here; many, many thanks!! It’s actually a brush with greatness - you’re sewing royalty and you’re a hugely successful published author. Hats off, milady, hats off!!👏👏❤️

Great makes this month. Love what you did with the matching 2 piece set and that last dress is so beautiful!

Vivian, your November makes are very nice. Thank you for sharing.

God.. you make me smile so much...Love watching you. you brighten my day..!!!!!❤

You are an inspiration to me. Blessings!