Love your videos! Please dont listen to discouraging remarks. The reason I watch and you have so many viewers is because we love your personality, the clothes and style you make, along with all the patterns and fabric hauls😃 don't change you❤ looking forward to your next video...thanks for encouraging me and God Bless You and Your Family~hugs

Please don’t stop podcasting and sewing. I would miss you so! You inspire me when I feel “no sew” so..... tell us what we need to do because we love seeing all you do. Glad you had fun at the party. The two of you look fantastic.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw dear Susan - I won’t stop! I will be here with my goofy videos, happy with all my sewing friends who leave me wonderful comments! My no-sew is GONE. I am refreshed and ready to tackle anything! (Anything?? Well, maybe!) I really want to be done with this coat/cardigan. Then I’ll be off to the races. I hope to have up a lot of makes for November - wish me luck! I’ll be traveling Thanksgiving week so that will cut into my time. But I’ll just sew and not think about time! You’re so sweet to say that we looked fantastic at the party. It was one week ago today, and it rocked!! Such a fun time with loved ones. Come back soon! Thanks for writing!🌸xo

I used to sew all my clothes, but stopped when I just got busy with life. Watching you has inspired me to start again. Thank you for all your videos!

Everything you sew looks so good on you. Don’t ever quit sewing because you’re so great at it. You’re always so cute and fun to watch. Thank you for all you do.

Aww, you and hubby look so sweet together! Glad you had a great time and danced the night away 💃🏻🕺 now get your sew-jo back, you know you will 💞

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I know it, and you know it, Sandy, and the good news is...it’s back!! I plan to sew all weekend. Hubby has a business trip and it’s supposed to rain, so no excuses. I love your dancing emojis! We danced like fools! How fun was that. Lots of wonderful memories. Thank you for writing! Come back soon!🌸xo

You and Brad really make the best looking couple. I am allergic to bees and wasps, so I know how fearful it can be when they stick around. Love all your videos, Viv!

@vivmomsews4962

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you Beth! What a sweetheart!🌺

You look GREAT in "the" dress! So glad you picked that one.

You are a gem. My sister passed away recently, I been sad. You make me smile and have inspired me to sew. Thank you

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh pamela, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have sisters and they are some of my closest friends. It is a devastating hole, and I am praying for your peace and wellbeing. Sewing is such a lovely thing to do because it’s gentle (until it’s a wee bit maddening, lol) and then it’s downright fun when something fits well or that certain piece of fabric sings in a new application. When you feel ready, sew. When you feel sad, sew. When you’re feeling better, sew. It is a patient friend who waits. All the best, thank you for writing.🌸💕

You both looked very lovely at the party. So glad that you had a good time. How lovely that you could go and get those things, I bet the husband loved it that it went to some one who cares about them.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Quiltygal! Thank you so much. It was a fantastic party and I think the happiness was leaping off our faces.😄I am happy about those vintage sewing supplies! It’s better than them ending up in a trash can, that’s for sure. Someone else’s supplies are always interesting to look through. She tended to like a lot of scissors like I do.👍

Hi Viv it made me so happy to see you gorgeous happy couple, you both looked fantastic and with a big 😊 smile. Must have been a very lovely day. Really heartwarming, thanks for sharing.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

You sweetheart! Thanks cristina!💕We had such a wonderful time, maybe the happiness shows. I hope so!👍 Thank you for hanging in with me and my party dress indecision. In the end, it all went fine. The dress felt good and I could dance the night away. Thanks for writing!🌸xo

Love listening to you. You sound so natural and so "real" . It certainly inspires me to try new patterns . Thanks.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Well I certainly loved reading this message, helen. Thank you! I’m not very “polished” but my heart is in it, so I hope that comes across.😄 I would love to sit down with a coffee and gab with each and every one of you. And sew, too! Can’t forget the sewing.💕

That Jean Muir Vogue pattern was my first wedding dress. I had a small wedding, long story, and my mother sewed it for me. It was beautiful, white, Qiana knit.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, Cynthia, that’s amazing! I’m telling you that dress is a very involved sew! Apparently Jean favored a lot of top stitching, and the waist gathers at the waist band were held in place by hem tape that was basted on. Your mom must have worked hard on your dress, and I bet it was gorgeous! I wish I could see a picture! Would you email me one? gramcan@juno.com - if you choose to. No pressure! Thanks for letting me know; I’m absolutely charmed!😄👍

I also get the 'no sew' condition. And ten I also get the 'want to do everything at once' condition also.😁😁😁once the bug bites.

The thought of you taking all 3 dresses to the hotel gave me an idea. Next time you can't decide on which dress to wear, have costume changes throughout the evening and then you won't have to choose just one. 😉

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

This is such a cute idea, Variations! I love it!! The event was actually held in a science museum and it was so beautiful. The ceiling was high and domed and as the night wore on it turned a gorgeous purple-blue. There was a huge pendulum display in the center. And this museum had been an old train station with some of the original grand benches preserved. Beautiful tile flooring and majestic windows. What a party!!🎊🎉Thanks for commenting, lovely to see you!😄💕

You and your husband are a great looking couple. So classy! Your dress choice and hair cut was perfect. What a nice find with your vintage sewing supplies. The sweet lady would be pleased to have someone like you who loves to create, acquire her possessions that she lovingly kept. Everyone gets in a dry slump...whether it is from cooking, knitting, reading, cleaning, or sewing. It is just your mind’s way of taking a rest. When I am that way, I take advantage of my downtime to watch videos, look through my sewing books or rediscover my patterns and supplies. Your eagerness to create will return. Perhaps do something fun and easy. A make up bag even a holiday decoration....may be just what you need to get back your spark. Looking forward to your next video. I get excited when you have a new one!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Cindi👋, lovely to hear from you! Aw, you have said such nice things to me (again) and I am so appreciative. You even called us classy! Wooo hooo!😄Thanks! It’s been a lot of fun looking through the sewing supplies. I don’t even notice the musty smell anymore, lol. I’m happy that these things weren’t thrown away, and that most of the boxes were donated. Always good to salvage antique sewing notions.👍I appreciate what you’ve said about slumps, and you’re so right. The mind does need a rest. I do feel refreshed after reading so many kind and encouraging words and I’m planning to sew all weekend. My husband will be on travel and I think I can let the cooking slide a little bit...for more sewing time of course! I am so happy for your support and that you take the time to write.🌸xo

I’m so happy you picked that dress! I loved it when you showed us before your trip. You and hubby look like you had a wonderful time!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you gerbs! I’m so happy you liked it! And even better, you told me!👍We had such a good time. Everything’s better with dancing. You can’t dance and NOT smile, ya know?😄

I can only echo what others have said. You are just beautiful inside and out! You really crack me up at times and I can always use a good laugh, your sense of humor is so endearing. Thanks for keeping it real, I so relate with many of your "predicaments". You deserve a good rest, you will get your sewjo back! Have a great weekend!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Gosh Jill, this is soooo sweet! Thanks for writing me such a special and very uplifting message. I’m not worthy!!! I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one with predicaments. Almost every pattern gives me something to wail about, lol. And this coat! I will be dancing a jig when it’s finished. I hope to get a lot of wear from it. Next up will be a winter pullover hoodie for my husband and I’m already bracing myself for the exposed zipper on the front.😬 Sewing is an adventure! I’m over my no-sew and feeling ready to rock & roll!👍 Hopefully I’ll have a good amount of garments to show you by the end of November. I’ll go down trying! Thanks again for writing and making me smile from ear to ear.💕🌸

Love seeing the old patterns.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aren’t they great? I love them too, Mary!😄👍

Well~because of you and your videos I’m going to try and sew some garments starting with a simple (I hope) top. I’m a quilter but I think I’m ready to branch out. You are lovely to watch and I look forward to more videos from you. I would also like to see a few instructional videos too. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend

I'm an advanced beginner, but I can't stay motivated to sew. Love your videos. They really help me stay in it!

Hi Viv 👋. You looked beautiful in your party dress!!!! I’m sure the lady that passed would be so happy to see her treasured craft items go to such an enthusiast. Your sewjo will return. Maybe watch some videos. Lindsay from Inside the Hem does some great new big 4 pattern look throughs. You are a joy to watch because you always have a smile on your face and a great positive attitude. We will all be here to see what is up next for you and your sewing 😁

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, dear Obsessed Stitcher, thank you so much.😄How sweet of you to say I looked beautiful in the party dress. I shouldn’t have nattered on for so long about which dress to wear but I wanted to get it right! The dress was comfortable and easy to dance in! (I suppose some dresses could be difficult to dance in.)💃🏻I’ve conquered my no-sew and am feeling refreshed. Thanks to this great sewing community!! I plan to sew all weekend. I want to have plenty to show you all. Thanks for sticking with me!💐💕

Enjoy your videos so much. You are inspiring me to start sewing for myself again. I have been a quilter for almost 20 years. I sewed garments before and didn't always have success. But I think I'm ready to try again. You are delightful with your videos and your enthusiasm is great. Thanks again.

You looked beautiful in the pictures and I love the dress you chose! Wearing something beautiful that is also comfortable is a win win! I get what you mean with the sewing blahs, I get them too. I bet when you open your new box of fabric a little inspiration will be in there too. Thanks for stopping by, always happy to see that you posted! Julie

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I am going to bet that you are 100% right about opening my new box of fabric, Julie!! I can’t wait. Just have to clean up the kitchen. And then I’m going to finish the coat (blah) so that I can start with a fresh project tomorrow (yay). I want to thank YOU for stopping by! I love my sewing buddies and you always pull me out of the slump. I appreciate it so much!😄💕

My god... THANK YOU SO MUCH! I had the same response! I get everything else in this cardigan/jacket pattern, but the written and visual instructions for the pockets BAFFLED me. You just saved me SO MUCH TIME! Forever grateful to you!

@vivmomsews4962

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so happy, Robin!! Thanks for coming back to tell me!😃

The pics of you in that dress with your husband was so nice ... Congrats on getting the sewing things from someone passing on ... I know her things will be in good hands of others...what a blessing! You will get back in the sewing mood when you see your fabrics and start putting everything in it's place. You look great,happy,and well rested. Love the coat you're making ...it looks so cozy and warm . Thanks for sharing.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Always a treat to hear from you, Debi. Thanks!😄💕We had a blast at the party and I think I made the right choice with the dress. I was able to wear another party dress out to dinner last night to celebrate MIL’s 80th birthday.🎊 It’s been a busy month and I’m hoping November calms down a bit ... hahahhaha, isn’t that funny?!😂 No, seriously, I am GOING to make time for sewing. Starting tonight!👍

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Debi! I can’t access your comment on my current video! KZread is driving me nuts. But I wanted to reply to you, so I was going to ask if you’d email me. Could you? I’d really appreciate it! Thanks! gramcan@juno.com

You both look so nice, so glad you had a good time. You deserve it.

😂😂😂I remember bodysuits! I wore those! Back then we had to, our jeans were so low cut! With white boots!😂😂😂 Love seeing vintage finds! Not sure I like being called vintage but it makes me laugh so I can take it!💞💞💞

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Omg white boots! What a memory. Go Go boots, yes? I guess it’s all back again, so no need to call it vintage!😂Everything old is new again. Please don’t let them bring back those linebacker shoulder pads from the 80’s!!

Totally agree with you about the 80s fashions. Never want to go back there. :-) Big hair and big shoulders.

Hello friend! I love the top you're wearing. It looks great on you and I love the fabric you chose . How fortuitous that you inherited some sewing treasures. They couldn't have found a better home. Have a blessed weekend. 😊

Love that Vogue top, love those photos! Great choice on the party dress. You looked fantastic. You have no sew? I don't believe it! Lies, I tell you, lies! One peek inside those boxes of fabric and you'll be all better. Can't wait to see the haul. Have a great week!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen, thanks for your note and making me smile every time!😄So happy you thought the party dress was A-OK, and you’re a doll to say I looked fantastic. (The struggle is real, and getting “realer” all the time!😫) My no-sew has vamoosed - gone - poof! And you know why? Because of the joy of this sewing community, that’s why! How can I feel uninspired when I read these notes and feel the enthusiasm leaping off the screen? I feel so happy to know you all. Thanks for everything!🌺💕Come back soon! xo

OMG--VIVMOM--you need your own COMEDY channel! I got up, made my coffee, and started watching this video. I was ROFL in 3 minutes. Pattern errors are my nemesis. As well as my daughter's! She always calls them and chews them out! Even got a new pattern for that! LOVING the bee! They haunt me ALL the time. The dear old lady with the sewing stuff--OMG--I got TWO elderly friends sewing supplies when they went to a smaller place. So I TOTALLY identify with all that stuff you are going through! Buttons, thread, needles(hundreds) etc etc. So this video--seriously---tears running down my face laughing! Your expressions--don't ever LOSE them!

@vivmomsews4962

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Judy, you made my morning!! I hate getting up and you just made it a lot easier. Blessings on you!💕

@judyrobinson5044

3 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 Happy to oblige! Keep them coming!

So glad you went with the dress that I was hoping you would...you looked fabulous and comfortable. Great score on the vintage stuff,you get them sorted and organized,then I bet you will be enthusiastic about doing a new project.I always look forward to your videos you are so upbeat..thank you for sharing.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Pamela! I am so happy you liked that dress, and you’re totally sweet to say I looked fabulous and comfortable. I will vouch for comfortable!👏😄We had a wonderful time and it just couldn’t have been better. The dress looks fine in photos. What a wonderful pattern; I’m probably not done with it yet.👍Sorting and looking at the old buttons and notions has been a lot of fun and it IS inspiring. I’m washing the Redskins fabric for a second time to quell the musty smell. Added some baking soda to the wash this time. But oh! So many projects are swirling around in my head. I hope to have a lot to show you by the end of November! It’ll come early, too, because I’ll lose Thanksgiving week with travel. Thanks for your support and for taking the time to write!🌸💕

Ah what a great final choice for your party dress Viv! You and hubby looked great. I like the pattern you chose for the coat. Mind you I feel your pain with the pocket dilemma. I have, this evening, been trying to sew a free download pattern for a portable diaper bag that I offered to make for my daughter in law to give to her sister at her shower party. The instructions have driven me so mad that I downed tools, cursed and redesigned the bag in, hopefully, an even better but easier way and still get a similar end result. It's like doing a jigsaw with 10-15 important pieces missing! I have a load of my late mum's sewing stuff. It'll be a good few years till I need to buy machine needles. She had so many! But oh most of the other stuff was so musty! What's worrying is that this is the era of stash building and if we don't use it all up we're all going to grow old with musty fabrics around us. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I used to love Jean Muir (she was British) dresses years back. She mainly sewed with jersey and every garment she made had parallel topstitching in matching thread on all the seams. And regarding your lack of interest for sewing. It happens. It understandable given the amount of clothes you wereturning out. Sometimes you need to take time out, recharge your batteries and it will come back when you are ready. Just come on and natter to us about anything and we'll love it. Oh and I loved the bee's 🐝 guest appearance too. 😂🤣😂🤣 😍😘

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic note to me, Micheline!💕I think I would have self-destructed with that diaper bag. Omg. It is just infuriating when products aren’t tested and thoroughly checked for usefulness. Bravo to you for improving on the design and throwing the instructions out the window! You are a generous soul to sew for your daughter in law’s sister, wow. She will love something handmade by the great michou makes!!🌸👍You make a great point about our mountains of fabric growing old with us - nothing like a little pressure to get us busy. I keep blabbing on about my 10 year goal...which is all fine and well IF I would cease buying fabric!! Good grief. At this rate I’ll need a 20 year goal, and then I’ll be old and musty myself, never mind the sewing supplies.😂 I didn’t know Jean Muir was British. It sounds sort of French to me. I looked and you’re right about all the topstitching. The directions for the dress I have are quite intense! I don’t think I have that level of energy on hand at present. But I am suitably refreshed to get sewing this weekend and not come up for air. My lack of productivity is weighing on me. I drink up the loads of encouragement my sewing friends so generously give to me here. Thank you so much!💕😄

Noooooooooooo Girlfriend, get that sewing juice going ! I love everything you make !

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Consider it done, Susan! There’s no way I’m gonna stall. I’ll be back at it this weekend. And thanks for giving me the push I need👍. It helps me so much!💕😄

Thank you for demonstrating the patch pocket. Please more pocket videos. You are wonderful!

Every time I get aggravated about something I’ve sewn, I watch one or more of your videos and, guess what? I feel so much better 😋, thanks for posting so much information and just for being you!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, Verna, what a sweetheart you are! This is the nicest message!! I had to read it aloud to my husband and son.😄Thank you for sprinkling some cheer and heartwarming goodwill into my evening. Hope your sewing aggravations pack their bags and leave town. It’s hard to work through them but that’s the only way. However, a nice little break with your feet up might help.💕👍

How special to receive those items from that woman’s estate. I’ve received three estate fabric/notion hauls, one of which was a lady who had cancer and could no longer sew. I made up several of the things in her stash and wrote to her telling her how much I appreciated her stash and felt like I was continuing her dream of making up the lovely clothes and sent it to her. Her caretaker read it to her which warms my heart and she passed away a couple of months later. It’s fun to use up my mom’s thread and use her scissors and notions. It’s like completing the circle. Smiling...

Not surprised, If anyone watches your channel we knew which dress you would choose. You look great!!! Watching you has got me back to sewing. I went to fabric mart online and 54 yards later I’m ready. I’m going to make 3 of my granddaughters matching Disney dresses.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, Barbara, this is fantastic! 54 yards and I wish I could see it all. Isn’t Fabric Mart the bomb?! I hope you cashed in on a sale or two. And matching Disney dresses for your granddaughters sounds like every little girl’s dream. What a sweet grandma you are. Handmade gifts are so special.💕And you’re right: nobody could be surprised by my dress choice, but the other two were in the running right up until go time!😂I got to wear another party dress to my MIL’s 80th birthday celebration dinner last night. Now I’m looking forward to some quiet sewing while the rain falls this weekend. In fact, I can’t wait!😄Thanks for writing! Come back soon!🌸xo

@barbaracopley8562

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip for serger thread from Vogue. I have alway used wawak for thread until now. My serger is a little finicky when it comes to thread so I am hoping the vogue thread works.

I love watching you, please don't stop sewing.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi hanneko, no danger of me stopping sewing! I will sew to the end. I will be picking it up again all weekend, I promise! Thanks for saying you love watching me, that is so sweet!😄💕

Thank you for sharing your photo of you and hubby at the party.. You two looked fantastic!!! Great couple. I am happy you chose this dress.. You looked so pretty in it, and the fact that it was comfortable, just made it "the best". Take a sewing break... after all those fast sewing makes, you deserve it.smile. Belated Happy Birthday to your MIL. Hope you have a wonderful week, looking forward to the next video.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi judy 👋! Aren’t you sweet to leave me this note. AND to say that we looked fantastic at our son’s wedding party! Thank you!😄💕We had a wonderful time and the dress served me well. No wardrobe malfunctions, even on the dance floor.👍And thanks for the birthday wishes to MIL. 🎂 So many celebrations this month and a vacation to sunny Florida. And the day trip to retrieve all the vintage sewing notions. The woman who sewed hadn’t done so in at least two decades. And that stuff was so musty!! But the fabric is fresh as a daisy now and I think I’ll have a Redskins shirt on my sewing table soon enough. Colin wanted a jacket (bomber style) out of it but I said I don’t think cotton is the best pick for that. Well I’m talking too much - thanks again for coming over and writing!🌸

Don't lose your sew- jo! We all go through that from time to time, especially if you've been on a sewing marathon! Just give yourself some you time and you'll get it back, love the dress you chose to wear, you looked like you're in your 20s in that pic!👍❤😊

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

If you look up “what to say to make someone’s day” in a book featuring generous people, Patricia Bennett’s post will be pictured front and center!!😄💕Thank you for these words. They are so lovely. I agree with you that I won’t be down with No Sew for long. I’ll be firing up the sewing machines all weekend. Can’t wait!👍

I've been watching your old videos chronologically, and following the party dress saga. You looked fantastic! Great pick. You and your husband are a beautiful couple. Also, 500 comments and no one made a "sewing bee" pun?

My Favorite line of yours, I JUST SAT IN MY LIVING ROOM, AND STARED AT MY FABRIC !!! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! ARLENE A

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arlene! Welcome to Vivmom Sews!💕

You two are so cute and so is Mr/Mrs Pussy Cat who had a sneaky part in your vlog. :) Mr Bee's close up was a bit scary though!!! My husband comes in handy too when patterns have me scratching my head. He can usually work out what the problem is and set me on the right path. Love your humour Viv. I always have a smile on my face when I watch your vlogs. Hope you get your sewjo back real soon.

The dress looks great on you! I'm glad you chose that one. You look beautiful. So glad to hear you had a great time. I hope your "no sew" diagnosis is not chronic. Lol. I love watching your videos.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Good news, Trish, my no sew is gone!😄👍I’m ready to rock and roll again, and I want to get this boring coat out of the way. Aw, you’re so sweet to say that I looked beautiful for the party.💕I think the dress came through for me - it actually looks nice in pictures and it was great for dancing! (So were the flip flops.) I’m happy you’re enjoying the videos. I’ll keep making them if you keep watching!🌸xo

We will be here when you get your sewing mojo back. Thanks for showing us how to sew pockets!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, Gloria, you are so sweet. I loved reading this. I wondered if y’all might think I was nuts with those pockets - I felt a bit sheepish after the solution turned out to be so easy. I hope it helps!👍Thank you for writing!😄💕

I was so excited when I got notification that you posted a video! I love that dress you chose for the party. You and your husband are such a handsome couple.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Debbie! Lovely to hear from you!😄💕

I am so glad I found you...I love your sense of humour! Your hubby is such a good sport modelling for you. Mine is to shy and would never step in front of the camera. I am a photographer and he hates when I get the camera anywhere near him lol, Not that it stops me from doing it tho. I hate when I get a pattern that stumps me and will not give in until I figure it out. I think we will become great cyber friends as you are my kind of person! Real is always good with a dash of funny!

So glad you had a good time at the party. You looked fab. Hubs too. I love your hair cut. It really falls into place, no matter how the wind blows it. That's a sign of a good haircut. No matter how much you may go through the "no sew blues," you know you'll get back to it, eventually. These are the times, I get inspired by looking through pattern books, and sift through my fabrics. Something clicks and I want to sew it up. Meantime, congrats on rescuing all that great sewing stuff and getting it donated. You were the perfect person to get that done. You're a lovely person. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs with us. Makes, me, at least, not feel alone on this path.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, you dearheart. Thank you for another beautiful message.💕You’re not alone on this path and isn’t it great that we can all shore one another up when it’s needed? (I will answer that and say: yes! It’s great!) Thank you for saying I have a good haircut. The folks at the school are so careful, and spend a lot of time to get it right. I am always pleased when I visit them!👍I love getting inspired by looking through fabrics and patterns - yes! And thanks for the nod to rescuing sewing supplies. It would have been a shame for it all to end up in the trash. I’m glad some of it, at least, will be re-homed. She was one creative person, I’ll tell you! It was a lot of fun to see.😄Keep writing, I am always happy to read your notes, small footprint. Bye for now!🌸xo

You deserve a rest lol... I love watching you and adore what you make and your style. I’m about the same age as you and find myself dressing quite similar😊 who says that we have to not embrace today’s or yesterday’s fashion😊Keep up the great work

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

You’re a sweetheart, Patti. Thanks for this lovely, uplifting message!🌸💕 I’m not crazy about aging but it does bring wisdom (at least it should) and I’m realizing that you just can’t please other people all the time, they’re not in our shoes so we might as well wear what we like. (I’m afraid that sentence was atrociously worded; we just got in from celebrating my MIL’s 80th birthday tonight and I’m shot. This week has had too much going on!) But the point is what you said: we can embrace the fashions we love, unapologetically! I am so appreciative of your enthusiasm and support! Thanks again!😄👍

Excellent choice in party dress! You look fabulous girl👏👍 can't wait to see what's in them boxes!!😍

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy! I can’t wait to see what’s in them, too! I haven’t had time to crack ‘em open. This has been some week - running hither and yon. I’m aiming to kick back this weekend and sew. (Can you do both at the same time?🤔I guess not exactly...) I’ll show you guys what I got next week. I hope the hauls aren’t getting old. Wait, we’re talking about new fabric, what am I saying?!😄👍💕

You looked amazing in the party dress! I have had a mild case of no sew too! Watching your next fabric haul may be good for my healing! 🤣 love that you were chosen to have the sewing items from the friends husband. It’s so special to hold something that was loved before!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Diann! Love hearing from you.💕Thank you for saying I looked amazing, aw. So nice!! The party was a certified hit and everyone had a blast dancing. They had a photo booth that was loads of fun.👍Sorry to hear you’ve had no sew dogging you, too. I feel like I’m over the slump and I’m planning to sew all weekend. We’ve got rain in the forecast and my husband will be on travel, so I think it’s a perfect opportunity to dive back in. Really, the enthusiasm here in our sewing community cured me! Thanks so much! And I will enjoy using my newfound vintage sewing supplies.😄xo

You picked a great dress, fresh, fun, lively. Such a great happy picture of you and your husband! The top you have on in that chair in front of that palm, a stylist couldn't have chosen that tropical feel any better! Oh, that 🐝 wanted the camera there though. 😄 So glad you show the tutorials around certain pattern problems and questions. Struggled with one recently.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eljay👋, you’re making me smile about that bee wanting the camera there.😄 I guess the shirt fabric matched the green in back of me, whaddaya know! That’s a potted palm that we bought at IKEA and it just grew like gangbusters all summer. I think we will have to bring it inside for winter. The wind was really whipping around yesterday! 💨 Thank you for liking the dress, and for saying the tutorials are helpful. So nice to hear positive feedback!👍💕

I went to a fabric store and it had old patterns for free and I thought of you. I walked away with two that I thought I could use. I am so happy you had this opportunity. Don't stop sewing. I need these videos.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Free?!!? Now that’s a pattern price we can all live with, lol. Where is this fabric store? I’ll be flying in tomorrow. (kidding) I will be sewing all weekend and I will never stop, let me assure you Kristi.👍I love it too much to ever walk away. But sometimes I have these down times. They don’t last long. Your encouragement means the world and keeps me on track. Thank you so much!😄💕

Thank you for explaining the patch pocket!!!! Thank you, Thank you!!

Nice to see a couple still like to be together and share good moment. The dress looks so nice on, love it. Don’t worry about not feeling inspired now. You are in relaxing mode. And that is good. When you get back your mood will come back to sow....🌹❤️🌹❤️🙏🏻🍭

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi izabeau 👋, hope you’re doing well. Thanks for writing!🌸💕I’m back at the sewing table and just cut out my 5th garment for the month. I’m bound & determined to have a good amount for November Makes and I will unveil everything then. I’ll lose a week of sewing with the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope to come to you tomorrow with a bunch of new patterns and fabric (who, me?)😂

You are adorable. I love watching your videos. I would have never figured out the pocket. Can’t wait to see the grey coat finished.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks for the commiseration on that dang pocket, wasmorton. I kind of thought I’d be the only one who just didn’t understand - well, it’s nice to know I’m not alone!😄👍 Thank you for these kind, generous words! I am so happy you’re here. I’m going to finish that coat tonight for YOU! Yes indeed, you’ve given me the push. Bravo!🎉🎊🌸

What a cute couple you and your husband are!! I am a sewist that sews garments and pieces quilts. When I get bored with one, I switch to the other. I guess I am a jack of all trades and a master of none. I still think you can have fun with projects and not be an "expert". I am a member of 2 quilt guilds and can in no way compete with some of these women! But I have fun doing.Wish I could meet local women that garment sew but most just quilt. I so enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. You are a joy to listen to and your makes are fabulous. Keep it coming- would be so disappointed if you stopped.Best Wishes,Helen

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Helen👋! I would say you’re multi-talented and quite skilled to be a quilter and a garment sewer. You are a rare one!🌸My sister quilts but she has no interest in sewing garments, and I feel the same about quilting. I think it is a beautiful craft and I adore the quilts she has given to us. The choices of fabrics and themes are just astounding, and quilts can be perfectly personalized. They are endlessly creative. Garment sewing is a different animal altogether, would you agree? It is also creative but we can’t sew every piece out of quilting cotton. (I do love quilting cotton!)🌸I will be glad when this coat is done; I’m gathering that I don’t particularly enjoy sewing coats.👎There don’t seem to be any local women here who sew apparel, but I haven’t done much looking. Janine @ Janine Sews is very active in her American Sewing Guild (she’s in Atlanta) and I admire all the work she accomplishes as part of that group. Aw, thank you for saying that I am a joy to listen to and that my makes are fabulous.💐That is such high praise! I really appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. I’ll keep sewing! I just love it so much. I hope to get some pieces done this weekend, as I feel my production has been a bit low. Come back soon! Thanks for writing!💕🌸

You have inspired me so much, I am late 50s and I have sewed a jacket, first ever, and I think it’s ok to actually wear out, I am going to keep practising, and get patterns at second hand stores whenever I see something I like. You look great in your sews and choices, very well done. And I think it’s normal to have a no sew time. Let’s hope it passes. Thanks again

How smart of you to figure that pocket out! Who woulda thunk??? That it is easier than it looks, that is.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks, Donna. After I included that part about the pocket, I didn’t know if it would help anyone or not. It’s so nice to hear that you found it interesting!😃👍

Oh I was soooooo HAPPY that you chose that dress for the party!! You looked lovely, your honey is so handsome and the two of you make a beautiful couple. That dress was my favorite for you too. On another note, I want to THANK YOU for showing how to sew that patch pocket! I’m proud of you for figuring that diagram out. Thank goodness for KZread too. Sometimes the directions are just difficult to understand clearly what they are trying to show. Anyway, I would have been stumped myself. But now I know how. 🤗💕💕

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Awww HapiMrs, you are just the sweetest.💕Thank you for saying I looked lovely and that my honey is so handsome! (That’ll make his day, I’ll tell him when he gets home from work.) I am so happy you liked that dress for the party. It was the right pick, even if it came at the last minute. I am so pleased that you appreciated the pocket demo. I wondered if it would help anyone, as I assume everyone is smarter than me with sewing, but I’ve heard from others that they, too, found it worthwhile. Yay!! That pocket had me upside down and inside out. I was really going to give Simplicity a piece of my mind! lol. Their directions were so lousy, though. I just don’t sew a lot of coats, and I suspect this is a fairly common pocket on coats/cardigans. Anyway, thanks for all your great feedback, all your interest, all your kindness!😄👍

You picked the perfect dress for the wedding, so cute. Glad you had fun. We all go through periods of not wanting to sew. I get inspired when I see my girl friends and they have been sewing beautiful garments, then I start again.live the bee.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne👋! Thank you so much for saying I picked the perfect dress for the wedding party. I’m happy you like it!💕I agree that we all go through times of not wanting to sew, and it can be a little troubling. Thank heavens the desire to get to it returns again. Last night I had another roadblock with a tricky collar (inset placket with corners actually) and I had to will up the effort to plunge forward. Once I had that done successfully, exhilaration!! Such a great feeling! And that, in a nutshell, is sewing.😄👍

Oh thank you thank you I worry sometimes when I get in that funk and think oh no is this it do I need to sale my sewing machines??? Then I watch videos like yours and just continue to do that until I get back in the mood. Thank you sweetie enjoy watching you so much !!!!

You and your husband make quite the handsome couple and I'm so glad you enjoyed the party. Thanks for posting the pocket tutorial. A jacket I recently made called for the same pocket with similar instructions. The instruction pics confused me as well. I wanted to leave my selvages on the pockets so I assembled them differently. In the last week, I've ordered fabric from Fabric Mart and Mayfield Fabric. Yesterday I was beating myself up about and then I looked at what I'm paying. I'll be able to make a dress for $14, a sweater for $7, a suit for $22, and so on. I don't feel bad about it anymore. We have carpenter bees at my house because of the deck. I pet them because they are so cute. They don't like it but that's the fee for living here! Happy stitching.

You looked so beautiful and happy in that photo - like you were 21! So glad you stopped the old gentlemen throwing all her sewing stuff in the bin! I told my hubster that if I was mowed down by a mac truck and he binned my sewing stuff I'd come back and haunt him haha. I'm having a little time away from sewing and doing some knitting for a change...a change being as good as a rest as the saying goes. You'll soon be in the mood to sew again. Hugs x

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my Kathie, I didn’t know you also knit, but it doesn’t surprise me! Multi-talented and humble - that’s you.😄💕Your bag making is outstanding!! I remember from a very early video of yours sewing some of the bag supplies. Thank you for your compliments, so generous as always.💕 I laughed at the phrase “mowed down by a mac truck”😂 (may it never happen) and that you’ll be back if your sewing room isn’t properly taken care of! We grow to treasure our things, don’t we? I look over at those glass fabric cabinets and think “how did all that fabulous fabric get there?!” and then I remember my late night shopping trips to fabricmart.com, lol! We can’t take it with us so we’d better get busy! I think my no-sew malaise has passed.👍We have a rainy weekend coming up and that’s good news to me because does anything sound better for sewing?! Yippee!!🎉🎊👏

@Hide_and_silk

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I'm with you on the late night on-line shopping :D - you have to enjoy life's little blessings...and ignore the bank manager occasionally...fortunately you can't take him with you either haha ;)

All the way from North Yorkshire, England - THANK YOU! I have just been scratching my head for the best part of an hour trying to work this pocket out

@vivmomsews4962

3 жыл бұрын

Oh how good to hear!! Thanks for writing, Rachael-Lucy!😄

Thanks for showing how to do the patch pocket. Sometimes the pattern directions are so confusing. Really enjoy your videos! Your sewing, pattern reviews, and the information you share is so helpful! Looking forward to the next one.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kita! Yes, those instructions!! They can be maddeningly short as though you magically understand some method and I’m often thinking “what in the world is this?!” And I’ve been sewing many years. It’s crazy. Somehow we always figure it out, though. I’m not afraid to use that pattern hotline either! Aw, thank you for saying you enjoy the videos. That is wonderful to hear. I’ll be back soon and hope to see you then! Thanks again for writing.🌸💕

You killed in that dress.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aw. Debra, thank you a million billion!😄💕

You looked wonderful with that dress.... You have to show us how to shop on line for fabrics! There is a million places to shop and I get so frustrated just to have a look at! Make a tutorial how you shop at Moods or FabricMart! When you loose you Sew Joe you have to look at you pattern collection and fabrics OR go shopping for more fabrics., hehehehe thank you for just being you! Christine

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Christine!👋 Lovely to find you here. I would love to give some tips on shopping for fabric online, and I feel your frustration with being overwhelmed. When did modern life get so cluttered with a million decisions to make?! I am happy to tell you that my no-sew has vanished. I feel ready and refreshed to start sewing again and get some garments made. October was filled with happy events and my sewing time plummeted. This weekend should rescue things a bit! Hope you can do a little sewing yourself.👍Thank you for writing and giving me a smile.🌸💕

ii am so glad someone else gets the no sews...but was surprized to hear that you do

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes indeed, I can sit around side eyeing my sewing machine with the best of ‘em!😩 But I am happy to say it’s already passed. I am renewed and ready to cut and sew. I really hope to have a good number of makes up for November! And it’s a short month for me with a week of holiday travel there at the end. So I can’t be sitting around any longer!!🚫Thanks for your comment, Gregory-Scott!😄👍

Hi Vivmom. You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress! The pictures of you and your hubby look like from a catalogues! Thanks for sharing. If you have to take rest for a short period of time it's okay, however we will miss you so come back and show us what you make. We love your enthusiasm! You inspire us. We're looking for more and more videos from you.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Exodus! I’m always happy to find a note from you!😄👍So sweet of you to say that hubby and I look good in the photos. We had a blast at the party!🎉🎊 I promise I won’t be resting, I’ll be sewing. This weekend is the perfect time to dive back in. And heck yes I’ll be showing you what I make! I wouldn’t hold back from my trusty sewing buds. Thanks for saying all the wonderful things that you’ve said here. It warms my heart!💕

Absolutely love your videos and your style Your are a fantastic.young women.

Hi Viv, I must say...you guys looked great! I was so happy that you chose the dress you did...it looked wonderful on you. Hope you get your motivation to sew back soon, just don't burn out, because we would miss you and your videos. You are probably worn out from all the things that have been on you agenda, even vacationing can wear a person out...packing, unpacking, traveling, and of course, all the sewing you did to get ready for the celebration. Glad it was great time and so much fun! You honestly crack me up. Love watching you swat at the bee. I almost would welcome bees here (in Michigan) it is getting very chilly and nothing but rain...Talk to you soon. your buddy Deb

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi darling Deb! Great to hear from you and of course you’ve made me smile from ear to ear. 💐Your compliments are so generous and your understanding of my sewing blahs is comforting. Thank you! You’re right: it was a month packed to the gills with activity - all happy events and I am so grateful - but my sewing sort of nose-dived.⬇️Last night I had the opportunity to wear another party dress to my MIL’s 80th birthday party celebration. I suggested to my husband that he start planning something months in advance - he did nothing. We pulled together a lovely evening and I think his mom had a good time. I’m looking forward to some quiet days and the sound of my sewing machine.😄👍 Rain started here tonight and will continue tomorrow, and my hubby is traveling this weekend so it’s a perfect time to sew. I need to ratchet up my production, especially with the new fabric deliveries! Wheeee! So excited! Thanks for taking the time to write, and for being interested and a truly fun part of the channel. Come back soon! 🌸xo

Very glad to see you back ...and you looked wonderful at the party, so happy and relaxed. The story of the vintage sewing kit is lovely . It's such treasure to find . I go to many auctions as we buy and sell antiquarian books. Sometime you see old boxes of sewing materials , sewing boxes filled with all of the items you showed today , buttons , hooks , threads etc. I've bought about three I think over the years and the joy of seeing someone's life unfold , the little precious things they saved, the care they took , children's name tags , little embroideries , lace... They tell such a special story and you're right, they should never be thrown away . I wouldn't worry too much about the sewing lull. You'll get your energy back soon enough. The party sounded a real event and most of your recent sewing was focused on that. Wait until you start to unpack those fabric parcels 😉

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely note, Diane, thank you!😄💕Yes, yes! The unfolding of someone’s life amid their crafts and supplies...it is very special. How many boxes in how many houses are filled with such trinkets? It boggles the mind. It’s such a nice thing to pass them along to other people who appreciate them.🌸Your business selling antique books sounds very interesting. I bet you’ve seen some real finds along the way.🌸I am happy to report that my sewing lull is a thing of the past. I knew that coming back to visit with you all would do the trick - I receive such fantastic encouragement and uplifting from my sewing friends here. Can’t thank you enough!🌺

Viv, you looked awesome!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kristina! I felt so happy! (And I didn’t have to suck my stomach in. Not even once!🎊🎈🎉)

@Kristina-gz2wu

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 What are you talking about, you are still smoking!

I luv Vogue patterns... men's shirts good too!!!

Fun video! You were so brave about the bee :-) Glad you shared the visit to the dress makers happy place and were able to help her husband pass along many of the supplies you could not use. There will be lots of delighted and grateful creative ladies. So fun to see the vintage finds you will be able to use. Thank you for taking the time to share the pocket challenge. At the end, one couldn't help but feel delighted, relieved and laugh. I thought isn't life like that. With a little change in how we are looking at a issue, the answer miraculously appears and the solution is doable and simple! Not only can we all now better solve any pocket problem we might encounter, we are better equipped to believe the impossible can be conquered with a little change in how we are perceiving the issue and, therefore, where and how the next home run might be made! Finally, I just kept thinking when you were discussing the coat project, "Yes, the coat is going to be great... good pattern, soft material; but it is grey (a nice grey for a coat, but grey nevertheless) No wonder, Viv has a case of the no-sews." I was so happy that the solution was waiting for you at the door, a box from Mood! What a cliffhanger, now we have to all wait until your next video when you open the box and share what beautiful fabrics are inside." Oh it is so easy to see how a person could get addicted to sewing, but what an exhilarating addiction that benefits a whole lot of people: you, your family, neighbours near and far, and all of us KZreadrs who enjoy everything awaiting to be shared in and from your Happy Place! Many thanks and hugs, Anita

@vivmomsews4962

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anita! It’s fun to look back at some of these older videos. I said to Brad the other evening, as I sat amid pattern boxes, patterns strewn about, a couple small stacks of fabric and my sewing notes, “I can assure you, hon, that I will never be losing interest in this hobby.” Sewing has me 100% captivated, almost to a fault. For a while there, I wasn’t even reading regular books anymore! (Now I’m about 1/3 into Gone With The Wind, a classic I’ve never read, and it is a treat.) But sewing is my lifelong love, and all that goes with it. I’m afraid I’ll be having boxes of fabric waiting on my front stoop until I’m a bit stooped myself! Your notes to me have been thoroughly enjoyable, Anita. Thank you so much!

The Bee!😂😂😂😂😂😅 I'm Glad you didn't get sting. Love your videos.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Sewing Queen 😂😂

I made those exact pockets, but, for me it made sense right off the bat. I’m not that good at sewing either, so, I was very surprised.

@vivmomsews4962

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you, Monica! Proud of you!!!

Ok- I’m giving my family you link- when I go you will be called to “save my treasures” LOL

I hope your “no sew “ sickness disappears soon because you’ve encouraged me to get back to my first love, sewing! I’ve been sewing since the 2nd grade and am now teaching my granddaughters. I haven’t sewn in years and just finished sewing 2 night time robes. Your creativity and fearlessness on camera is so fun to watch! Your sewing machine misses you too! Oh and your fashionista approach to displaying the garments you sew is very helpful with the pattern\fabric selection😉 so I’m sending you flowers with hopes you feel better soon,💐💐💐💐💐💕

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, Cynthia, what a beautiful message. Thank you so much.🌸💕I will be sewing away all weekend, nothing is going to get me down. And besides, I have the strength and lovely wishes of all of you behind me. I couldn’t ask for anything more! It’s so nice to hear about your sewing. I imagine that sewing for and teaching your granddaughters is one of life’s sweeter pastimes. You’re giving them such valuable skills that they’ll always have, through thick & thin. They’ll think of Grandma with love in their hearts!🌺I am happy you enjoy the videos. I love spending time with my dear sewing friends here. My goal for November is to have several-makes-in-several-minutes - that format. Those are fun videos to make and I have gotten positive feedback on them. Now to make the garments, gotta run!😄👍

You looked adorable! 🌠👼🙋💞

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Terry Lee! You’re so nice to tell me that!😄💕

150 comments and...here is another. You looked beautiful in your chosen party dress. Stretch and Sew was started by an American gal who I think lived in the NW part of the USA; maybe Oregon. She was amazing. (Sorry, I can't remember her name just now...will have to go and look for her info.) I was living in Vancouver in the late 60's..my husband had just been assigned to a new office in Toronto....I stayed behind to so the children could finish their grades at school and I was doing math at UBC. Well..This gal came up from the US and was giving a series of courses in stretch and Sew....Wow! Learn to sew with knits....This was new because there was no information on how to use these NEW KNIT FABRICS. With my hubby away ..I had lots of time to take a few of her courses which was a "god send"; so I spent months learning about and sewing knits. She even had a book at the time which I eagerly picked up and all of her patterns. Never looked back.....for quite a few years knits were scarce and mostly wovens were front and center. Thank goodness that they have become so available again. Love, love the knits. The gal is Ann Person. You might want to google the following... Ann Person Books - Biography and List of Works - Author of 'Stretch Sew'. some of her books can be found on Amazon and possibly in used book stores. Long comment....sorry. I know you will get the "Sewing bug" back again. We all go through these phases but they never last. Sewing calls us back to our machines. Cheers and happy sewing, sweet girl. JoAn

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Well, JoAn, I absolutely loved reading about your adventures with Stretch & Sew! Thank you!😄I have heard only good things about S&S, she was a forerunner with giving home sewers the skills to sew with knits - and you’re right: knits were new, exotic, unknown. Remember when I read that list of polyesters from my 1975 Sears catalog? It was like they exploded on the fashion scene! My MIL (who turned 80 yesterday, so I got to wear another one of my party dresses out last night👍) took Stretch & Sew classes at a fabric store near their house in Virginia in 1977, and even dragged my sister in law along as a middle schooler to learn as well. (To this day, my SIL doesn’t sew. I guess it can’t be forced.) It does indeed sound like it was a godsend for you, with your husband gone and the children in school. Did you actually learn from Ann Person herself? I also think Kerstin Martensson (sp?) of Kwik Sew was active in teaching home sewers about knits back in the 70’s - maybe late 60’s. Those women were heroes to the sewing world!🌸Thanks for writing, keep it coming! Always love to hear from you. And thank you for the encouragement and dear compliments.🌸💕

I am so enjoying all of your videos! You have been a breath of fresh air! Love seeing all the patterns and fabric!

It is super windy here right now. Love the dress you chose. The bee, so rude!😎

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, hi Lynn! I shouldn’t be such a grouch about bees, they’re really quite precious. My insect phobia is tiresome. I’ve tried to relax about spiders a bit...but I’m still a scaredy cat. Anyway! Your message made me smile and I wanted to thank you for writing!💕Loved that wind. It’s still whistling at the windows and it’s after 11:00 pm! 💨

I feel like I’m in your backyard having a cold drink discussing your a adventure with sewing and a really dig it!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Come on over, Sylvie! I’ll bring the cold Frescas and extra-toasty Cheez-It’s. Oh, and the pattern counter books!😄👍

That's cuz we love you.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

So sweet Lynda! Thanks and hugs.😄💕

That is the dress I loved best! You looked wonderful in it!

I love your clothes, your style, and I love you. I wouldn't know that you had sewed them. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh Deborah, that is so sweet!! Thank you!! I think you’ve made my day...week...month! Let’s just say you’ve blessed my sewing efforts considerably. Welcome and great to have you here @ Vivmom Sews!!😄💕

You looked very pretty in that dress.it looked fun to wear. X

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, morag, it DID feel fun to wear! Especially once I ditched the heels and put on the flip flops. So much dancing! And laughing. All good for the soul. I have a beautiful new daughter in law, too!👍💕Thanks for coming over. Come back soon! 🌸xo

Great to hear that you had a terrific time and you looked gorgeous in the chosen dress...!! Look forward to all that lovely fabric you bought...!! 🌞

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Ria👋, thanks so much! You’re a dear.💕I felt good in the dress and the party was spectacular. Oooh fabric boxes - that reminds me: I’ve got to go open them! 🏃‍♀️

I love you wish we were having a cup of tea. Love your style and your information is fabulous. xoxo

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww you’re a doll, Brenda. So lovely to find you here.💕

Oh NO!! I feel your pain over the stretch going the wrong way! Bet you won’t make that that mistake again. Lol we learn so much from all our mistakes and you are gracious enough to admit yours and share so we can avoid them.

@vivmomsews4962

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks, Kim!💕

You’re terrific, thanks for the laughs, (I never would have figured out those pockets)

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I’m so comforted to hear that, Laura. I honestly figured I was probably the only one who wouldn’t understand. I hope the video might help someone else who’s utterly confused!😄👍

Thank you so much for sharing. The dress in the pic is gorgeous love it. I enjoy so much watching your videos. I think because the change of seasons it sort of that away the fun feeling of making dresses and cute outfits. Im trying to get into making cardigans and shirts that i can pump up with scarfs. I hope that the sewing Gods pour sewing mojo soon 💕 take care

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adriana, what a sweetheart!💕It’s my pleasure to be a part of this friendly, encouraging, uplifting, smart, fun and fabulous sewing community!😄👍I think you’re so right about the seasonal differences between cute sundresses and then cardigans and long sleeve tops and coats. Frivolous vs. functional. I like your idea of making things and then pumping them up with scarves. I need to learn how to tie a scarf decently. I watch tutorials but then I can’t remember. I’ve got to try harder; thank you for inspiring me. And your hopes that the sewing gods would pour out sewing mojo on me have worked wonders - I’m planning to sew all weekend!

I'm glad you had fun at the wedding celebration. You looked gorgeous in your dress. You and your husband make such a beautiful couple. I understand about your sewing funk. I cut out pattern Simplicity 8168 this week and had a temper tantrum. All of a sudden it just felt too complicated and I wanted to throw it all in the trash. I put it away, sat down and watched sewing videos. The next morning I got up and started working on my blouse like nothing happened the day before. We need you to keep inspiring us.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

If you’re talking temper tantrum, Eloise, you’re talking my language!😂I wish I didn’t get so upset about sewing confusion, but I do. I think you did the right thing - set it aside and calmly walk away. And yay for you that you returned to it!!! (I have Simplicity 8168. Please let me know how it turns out!) I’m having trouble getting back to this fleece coat. It’s turned into a boring sew and I just want it done. And there’s only one way to make that happen!! Thank you for saying I looked gorgeous and that we make a beautiful couple - gosh, that is so kind of you!💕I plan to sew all weekend and get some things hung up on my hook. I will keep making videos if you keep watching!😄👍

You’re my sewing inspiration! Don’t loose your mojo!!! I was sick of making quilts. Like how many can you have! I wanted to get into fashion sewing and it’s because of you. I wish KZread would let me send photos, maybe I could re-inspire you wish my work.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Send pics to my email, Robin! gramcan@juno.com - I would love to see your work! And you are sooo sweet to say that I have inspired you to sew! That makes me so happy! I have all these beautiful sewing friends here who tell me the nicest things and just make my day(s) and I feel very grateful. I won’t lose my mojo, no worries there. I’ll be sewing all weekend, and I’m going to think of YOU and others who have spurred me back to victory! (Victory? Well, who have spurred me back to ACTION! Yeah, that’s it!😄👍)

@robine6337

5 жыл бұрын

I sent my photos. Email starts with bird...

Oh-la-la , Vivmom! 436+ comments and you'll have all the encouragement you need to start sewing again. Thank you so much for that little tutorial on the pocket. Not in a hundred days of looking at that picture would have I figured out what to do with those two bits of fabric to make them equal...That part with the smacking the bee was hilarious to me. It made me laugh. You both looked so nice at that party! Now let me tell you what I have sen in one of the pictures: on one wall on the left side it was some kind of decoration that to me looked like an oven door. I thought " look , a picture of them so tiny next to the oven door!" lol. Now , please jump to other comments more interesting :)

I get “No sew” too. I don’t know why because that’s all I think of doing. Then nothing. I love your pattern choices. Some I would never go for until I see it on you and then it opens my eyes to different possibilities. Thank you.

@vivmomsews4962

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sandrea. It’s such a pleasure to read that I’ve helped inspire someone to sew.💕

Gorgeous choice on your dress! You and your husband look fabulous! I’m so happy your had a wonderful time. I LOVE the coat! And so glad you explained about the pocket!!! I would not have figured it out , so thank you for sharing. 🤗. And your “sewing mojo” will be back! ❤️

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dotty👋! Another wonderful note from you. You’re a dear to say that my husband and I look fabulous - that’s some high praise and so generous. And you’re sweet to love the coat; I’m feeling so bored by it. I’m going to finish it tonight and then I can start a fresh project tomorrow, which is just what the doctor ordered.👍Aw, thanks for saying you wouldn’t have figured out the pocket either. I think it’s one of those things that, once you’ve done it it becomes second nature...but if you’ve never done it, it becomes WHAAAAT?? At least it did for me! Thanks for sticking with me!🌸💕