Plan to have some friends over for dinner. It’s amazing how much you can get done!

Cleaning tip: start in a corner, clean organize that area. Then pick the next small area. Clean in sections, it is not as overwhelming as looking at the whole area, room. Best wishes I hope it goes smooth and quick for you. All of you tackle the same room.

Use a timer and break it into small chunks. Also have a family contest to see how much each family member can pick up in 10 minutes.

@leahholland6272

5 ай бұрын

I've also done a # of items challenge.... find 10 items to put away, or fill the recycling bin..

I cut my bagmaking teeth on the Cumberland and Yarnminder. Silly me, I didn't take into consideration that these were harder patterns. But with the videos, I was able to make them with no muss, no fuss, and they turned out amazing! You are a stellar teacher!

Give everyone an oval laundry basket to pick up their own items from common rooms to take to their rooms to put away on their own. They can take dirty laundry to the washer in the empty basket. Take out bottles and garbage. 4 people x 30 minute time slots.....amazing how quickly thing start looking better. Good luck!

My best cleaning tip is to put some upbeat music on that you really like. I find it makes cleaning SO much more tolerable!

When my kids were younger, we would play music for 30 minutes and go like crazy. But it was 3 hours worth each time plus it made it fun.

Missed the live show :( . Definitely have to pay more attention to my calendar. So glad I can still watch the replay.

My cleaning tip is type/zone. Focus on one small part at a time, ignore the rest. But first, gather all the laundry and garage. Ignore everything else for now. Sort your clothes, and start a load, then take out the trash. Then clean the bathrooms, anything that doesn't belong in the bathroom, put it outside the door, to put away later. Don't waste time putting stuff away in other rooms, it's too distracting seeing more work. Then clean the kitchen. Finally the Master bedroom, so you have a clean room to sleep in. Save the living room and family room for the next day! And again, make a pile of things that go elsewhere. Have family members get their stuff out of the piles and they can either put it where it goes, or toss it. Good luck ❤❤

When I'm overwhelmed with house cleaning I set a timer for 10 minutes. It keeps me from procrastinating because everyone can do 10 minutes. But you have to release everyone after they do their time. It's amazing how much can get done in short time blocks and it's great for just maintaining. And only if you want to, you can keep going because you're in the mood now.

Cleaning tip - Spend a few minutes each evening (or some other time of day) putting away as much as you can in a set period of time (10 minutes, 15?) It doesn't help with cleanliness but it does hold down the clutter.

Great patterns! My fav cleaning tip is for the house not to get too dirty in the first place. that makes cleaning up much faster than if I had to start over after a long time

#3 is my favorite. I love the 3-dimensional look in these new patterns.

When I get overwhelmed with having to clean I pick 1 room or area and work on it until finished. If I get sidetracked while cleaning (like wanting to organize thread or fabric while cleaning the sewing room) I stop, write down what distracted me and then get back to the cleaning. Only after I get most of the cleaning done do I go back to my notes and start on them. Are the kids old enough to do their own laundry? Maybe now is the time for them to learn and that becomes 1 of their weekly tasks. Have fun cleaning, I know you and the rest of the family can do it.

I stay on top of cleaning by doing 10-15 minutes 3-4 days a week. This keeps it manageable. Good luck!

Someone suggested developing stations, like mail, wrapping paper/scissors,tape, home repair tools. It has helped me to keep more organized once I do get things picked up.

Thank you sew much Sara and Danny for all your hard, professional work on these beautiful new patterns! I have already started cutting out the backpack! LOL I live in Buffalo and I'm sure you're aware of our weather! Well, when spring and summer come...something has to give...We have so much to do outside that the inside starts to slide, just as you described. Don't be too hard on yourself....Look at what you both have given to your sewing community that appreciates you sew much! 🙂

I hear you about the house work! My hubby wanted to hire someone to come and clean our house...I replied that I'd need to clean the house before they come and clean, I was that embarrassed about letting things go! It wasn't that bad, but definitely delegate jobs to family so that you're not doing it all yourself!

Although I didn’t learn to sew bags from you, I gained major confidence from you to sew these projects. So now I’m sewing more advanced items than I would have dared to attempt. The videos are a real game changer for me. Thanks so much!

Love all 4 really. Choosing is hard. Fabrics are unbelievably beautiful . Orange green yellow and floral prints are my favorite. I have sold both of my industrials, and my domestic level of sewing needs improvement. I enjoy my bright new sewing machine, and I am on a learning curve. Using only fabrics for my bags is a new technique as I was using only vinyl as my main outer. These new beauties will be a good choice for practise as all are coming with video tutorials. Sewing with you is so relaxing. All 4 are amazing. I cannot choose ....apologies ❤

My favorite bag is #1. I get one room clean and straightened and call it my sanity room. You can keep going back and seeing orogress from there.

I loved that book, Remarkably Bright Creatures!

Great job Sara! I love all of the bags, but number 4 is my favorite! I try to declutter one room at a time!

All the new bags look great but I think my favorite would be the Allium bag.

Loved Remarkably Bright Creatures

My best cleaning tip is getting a robot for vacuuming - it has made Ta huge difference for me.

Hi Sara - I always feel like cleaning is so bittersweet for sure! It's so rewarding when done but getting there can be so challenging too! I have actually watched KZread videos on the best way to clean in the shortest amount of time! And the book tidying up by Maria Kondo is helpful as well! Great show excited for the new patterns!

Thank You Sara and Danny great show. I am a proud Bag Lady! Sara enjoy your tips. I really appreciate that when you are dealing with problems that you are humble enough to share them live with the sew sweetness family/community.And about your situation If your dishes are piling up to things dishwasher and then start using Paper Plates. I am just guessing! Laundry it all depends on the size laundry room and for any other kind of cleaning chore. Music always will help change the atmosphere. Give each other grace and space with mistakes. I pretty much enjoy cleaning. And I don’t judge any one cleaning habits. I like all four of your sewing new patterns 3&4 would be my go too.

your hair always looks amazing. thanks for sharing all your information.

On house cleaning: (like I should talk--my January was the culmination of a 6-month prep for a large event that happened this past weekend. Not much January cleaning here either...) I like the book Sink Reflections by Marla Colley AKA The Flylady. You don't have to read the whole book to get started--she gives you lots of tips to start controlling the clutter. SUCH a helpful book.

I love the new patterns. I think 1 and 2 are my favorites.

My cleaning tip is: all the family help. Delegate tasks. Include Danny. Man don’t have a right not to clean!!!! Come on Danny man up. Not just Sara’s job

Loved the show… look forward to seeing you on 3/3/24!!! I get KZread to remind me morning of your show and moment of starting then too but usually asleep so watch Monday early… like now

Love love love, this bundle purchased it today looking forward to the videos 😊

Thank you for your honesty (re cleaning)!

I love all the new bags! Can't wait to try them out!

I love the new patterns and have already purchased the bundles. Small cross body bags are recommend by my doctor.

Love the new patterns! I’ll be making several for gifts soon!

I love the new bags. My favorite is the large allium bag. The color choices are awesome and looks so great for spring. I also appreciate knowing that you can use a rayon act with the shape flags. Thank you.

@richardjanetmyers8707

5 ай бұрын

Bag 4! The best motivation for cleaning is to invite company😂

I'm looking forward to making the Sweetbay Mini Crossbody!

I have learn so much from you !,,,❤

#3, the sweet bay is my favorite, I LOVE the 3d, then #4 is my second favorite.

Love the new bags, especially Allium.

Happy sewing.thank you

I didn’t see a question so I love the new patterns, can’t wait to try making them.

Your videos are so informative. Thank you

My biggest tip would be if something will take only two to five minutes to do, do it now. You will be surprised how much faster you can clean when there is no clutter or mess. If you use it, don’t put down, put it back where it belongs.

I really love all the bags. Great trailer also!

One cleaning tip is after you get things the way you want them, I find its helpful to do one load of laundry a day. Helps keep things more manageable.

I’m so excited for this new pack of patterns!

I love all of the new patterns so it’s a tough choice. I do love the Allium ❤

Love your bags. Thanks for sharing.

Great book to mention - loved it! :)

I bought your bundle! Love love all of them! Thank you for sharing your talents and passions with us.

I like all by I love backpacks so it’s the backpack for me❤

My favorite new pattern is the Nine Bark backpack!

Bag # 1 was my favorite. Great patterns.

Looking forward to the new bag patterns!

I like # 1 and # 3! Couldn’t choose between them!

Love the new patterns. On my way over to purchase.

Very nice patterns. My favourites are 1 and 2.

Look like some fun bags to make.

Love all your new patterns.

A tie between 3 & 4 depending on what that day's activity is.😊

Love the new bags!!!

Favorite pattern so hard to decide but I have to say #3 - the cross body bag

My favorite is sweet bay keeps drawing me to it!

3 is my favorite. They are all very nice

I’m so sad I missed you live. I love your show.

#4 is my favorite!!

Great to Watch you !

Hello Sara - Thank you for the 4 new patterns - I love them all, they really have been well thought out. I am still using my gift voucher, which I really appreciatte. Thank you to you and Danny for your monthly chat show, we are very lucky that you both put so much into it. Have good month and looking foward to March the 3rd!

Watching the replay!

Nice looking bags but I think I like #1 the best.

I ordered the smaller iron from her new line I can’t wait to get it!!

My favorite so far has been the ninebark backpack

#4, i like the option to make as a crossbody as well.

I loved this book! It was our city's One City, One Book. There were a lot of activities and the author came out too.

For myself, I like the Allium bag pattern, but I might modify it to be taller in the main compartment. To make for family members, I might make the Sweetbay mini or Vervain.

I love all the bags, ready to make them

I have never sewn with waxed canvas . Would love to try it.

Saw the backpack in the elephant fabric and love it! but honestly I don’t really use backpacks the allium is more my style, the little one is great too

One room at a time

thankyou sara i cant wait to make them...

I like the Allium bag the best!

Number 2 was my favorite.

Love that scarf

Sweet bay is my favorite.

Love the bag pack nr 2 !

I like the Sweet Bay and the Ninebark best. Your detailed instructions and tutorials are the key to my bag making success. Many thanks!

I like the backpack best.

CLEANING TIP: One room at a time, don't get distracted by moving around.

My favorite bag is 4. But all are cute

Beautiful patterns Sara. I love the cellphone crossbody bag the most.

Do her irons jump up and down like the large Oliso? I have a regular mini iron that I forgot and left on high for like 5 hours today and forgot about it until I heard your question on irons, thank you for saving me from a house fire!! Might be worth purchasing her new mini if it has the jump up feature. Yikes.

1, 3, 4 are my favourites

I enjoyed your show! I like that you have several hobbies! I do, too! I was hoping you would show some of your crocheting. Thanks for the message that your purse lights were back in stock! I ordered 3 today, plus a fabric kit! Thank, Sara and Danny! Enjoy February!

No. 3 is my favorite!

I like 1 and 3 but I hope to do them all.

#1 is my favorite.