3 seconds into this one and I’m already laughing. Most fun sewing videos. I love this video, simple correction and I see how you don’t waste time cutting all the pieces exactly, you use your time wisely and those are the details that I enjoy in your videos, no fuzz.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Dear Sonia, thanks for such a nice message! You made my evening!😄💕

I so appreciate all your videos, but to see step by step techniques is such a generous gift! I could watch your videos all day long. No need to shorten them. You are such a gem. Thank you for such wonderful lessons for those of us who are learning from your videos. I stop all projects when I get the message that you posted a new video.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh Wendy, this is too kind! Thank you! I always cringe and think my videos are goofy and on this one, the sight of my wrinkly hands almost did me in. Your words are so encouraging!!💕

@janicedipietro4850

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Would love to see you sew more. You give such great commentary on the patterns so it would be even better to see the action of making them come to life.

@Rileygirl746

2 ай бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 We are so busy looking at your patterns and makes that you could have hairy claws and no one would notice .

Thanks for the tutorial today. I have been struggling with pants fitting and just showing how to add to the waistline should help. Also, you popping into the video gave me a chuckle.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Match your hips and take it from there, Cindy - that’s my mantra. I used to fiddle around with rise, and could probably stand to shorten it but the pants fit fine. They just come up a bit high! I don’t wear anything tucked in, so it’s not a problem. Conquer the pants, I’m rooting for you!😄👍

@cindyshober7459

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 Thanks Vivmom. I made a muslin pair first so I can fiddle with that instead of ruining the fabric.

Hi Viv! Your car dress really is cute. I remember seeing you haul the fabric, and then, I think🤔 , show us the make?? Anyway, cute! When I taught kindergarten, that would have been perfect for our transportation unit😀. One of my favorite photos is of my hand holding mom’s hand before she died. Our hands were so much alike. Mom took very good care of her skin. When she died at 81, she had very few wrinkles, and natural brown hair with just a few hints of grey. She taught me to sew...as well as sewing class in school. I cut my notches inward. I hate to layout patterns because I measure, follow the suggested layout design, watch that every grain line is straight....by that time I am too tired to sew. But.....watching you....heck...I am going to do it the Liv way! I love learning from you. And....when you meant your head to pop in, I laughed aloud. You should be on tv!❤️❤️

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

How sweet about your mom, Cindi. I lost my mom when she was 82. Her hands were a map of veins but what wonderful things she created with them!💕I think you can relax on following layouts - I find they’re often inefficient, but I always give them a glance. As far as grain lines, I should explain more in a future video, but I am not fanatical about them. I like straight, but not strict. (If that makes sense.) My clothes hang fine and last long. Good enough for me!

Hey Viv, loved watching your video, every time you would bend down and say "Hi" made me laugh. I'm so glad you had a post today!!!! Judy

You have no idea how happy you made me. You use scissors!!! You cut your notches outward!!! I’m not the only person in the world who enjoys sewing old school! I have several large cutting mats and 2 different size rotary cutters, but I still prefer using scissors when cutting out garments. For home dec, quilting, or craft projects with a lot of rectangular pieces I prefer the rotary cutters, but I really like using scissors for garment cutting. And I was sure there wasn’t another soul living who still cut notches outward. Seeing you do it made me really happy. Thank you! And I want to thank you for showing how you alter your pants. Every time someone in the sewing community shares their altering technique, it makes it less scary for a new seamstress and empowers them to jump in and try!!! But what really will encourage others to sew is to see what an amazing fit you got on your pants!! They really came out beautifully. I’m so happy to see your channel growing. Honestly, I would much rather watch my sewing channels than anything offered on TV. I suspect as more people disengage from traditional TV and tune into channels like yours, the happier they will be. PS. Colin has good taste; those scissors are gorgeous!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh Nadine, thank you so much!! You are brilliant. You are generous. And I am lucky to be the receiver of your words.💕Heck yes to scissors and pins! I so admire people who can zip around with a rotary cutter but it’s not for me. I love what you write about TV. It really has plummeted and we find ourselves watching only college basketball and Jeopardy. (Boy do we sound old!!) We axed Netflix and it felt quite liberating. I’d rather watch my sewing friends, too.😄I’m uncertain how to strike a balance between speaking to beginner sewers while keeping it interesting for veterans. I guess I’ll learn more as I go along and listen to my feedback. To say I appreciate your kindness and support is just such an understatement, but I’m saying it anyway. Thanks again!! Have a wonderful week!!🌸

I was struggling trying to think of an easy way to alter the waist on a pair of clothes. This is perfect. Thank you! Now I can go ahead and make them.

The length of the video is fine. I could watch you 24 hours and never be bored!!!! Keep them coming. Hugs, Doris

Great Tutorial Viv! And I’m old school too, I use pins and scissors to cut out my patterns. Even though I do use the rotary cutter when I quilt, I get scared if I would get too comfortable and cut wrong or even cut myself! lol 😆 Love the pants! Your such a good seamstress and a beautiful model! 😍

Love the pants. They turned out so good.. and you have the right idea about the length. Makes your legs look long. I think they look great with that top, but I understand wanting to wear a longer top. Thanks for your tips, about making adjustments. It can get confusing. It's so nice when things fit right. Cute top you made from the "cars" fabric... So cute. Thanks, as always for giving us so much inspiration out here. Lynn

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Lynn. It’s so much fun to share with the sewing world. I learn so much from all of you. Win win!

I very much enjoy how you explain the way you make adjustments, suggest tips, etc. Easy to follow and easy to listen to! Please continue to do tutorials- I feel like I've learned already 🤗 Thank you Vivmom!!

Anyone who works with their hands have wear and tear and big veins. To me its a sign of a beautiful life of productivity. No one cares! My hands are no thing of beauty but i know they have served many well! Your a lovely person inside and out!

Once Buffy settled down I got to watch you..she thought as a cat she should learn too..live the light wood of the table...enjoyed your video today..good job..popping in and out was funny...

It is a balmy -1 tonight with a wind chill factor that brings it down to -10. So, it is wool lined slippers, flannel pjs and a great heating system to keep us toasty. Oh my, I will think of warmer climes as I optimistically sew my summer dreams. Happy sewing, Viv.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Loved this note, Nard. You’re a writer!

They look terrific!! 💕 Thanks for your time and effort that you put into making this video! 💖🇦🇺

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Marie. You’re a peach to write. I enjoyed making the video but I can’t stand how my dang hands look. Oh well, vanity will get me nowhere!!

@larasp4949

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 you need to see bigger picture let me explain to you from my point of view. About two years ago I didn't have any interest in sewing . Destiny was for me to come across your video I clicked on it because I liked your hairstyle silly from me right . After couple minutes in video your positive energy and happiness while you were showing your makes enlightened me made me happy. That is reason for me start following you. My husband my kids know about you we sometimes watch your new videos together and they are not into sewing. You inspire me to start on new projects in meantime I started to sew :) . Now , you are truly beautiful person inside and out and your energy and happiness is kinda contagious :) . Also patterns companies should start paying you, half of my patterns I own because I liked your style so you influenced me to make same clothes . So do you see how you change and inspire people I am sure I am not only one . So thank you for everything you do and forgive me if I made grammar mistakes English is my second language.

@sewknitbeadgrandma

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 LOL wear gloves.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Dear Lara, I think I would like to frame your message and hang it on my sewing room wall. It is so kind, and so lovely, it warms my heart. Thank you for taking the time to tell me your story of sewing and the part I have played in it. I feel very honored!🌸Say hello to your family from Viv - I am so happy to know you and I’m thankful destiny brought you to my little channel. Let’s have a great time sewing! Bless you and thanks again for writing.😄💕

@smelltheroses7267

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 that was a very kind thing that Lady wrote! She's right you know!💕😃

I looked in the mirrror and saw my mum and then I thought ‘that’s good, she’s always with me...’ . Thanks for a great presentation!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful thought, Sue, thanks.

You are very brave to start cutting out one pattern piece before pinning all of the pieces to the fabric. Do you ever get to the last few pieces and find you don't have enough fabric? My mother, who was very "thrifty," taught me to sew. She would have refolded your fabric bringing the two salvage edges into the center so you could probably have cut the two main pattern pieces side by side. Her goal, secondary to making the garment, was to end up with the largest continuous leftover scrap possible, rather than a number of smaller scraps. Large scraps meant she could use them for another small project. Thrifty!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah, your mom sounds like a very smart seamstress. I always do the two folds in from the selvedges to see if I can cut my pants that way; it was impossible for this pattern. But I know that I have enough fabric before cutting, so it doesn’t bother me to chop off swaths to keep things manageable. I’m fortunate to have a quilting sister (and she runs a weekly quilt club) who is keen on any scraps I give her. If my scraps are big enough, they go to her. Smaller pieces get tossed. I’ve no interest in trying to piece little scraps together. But I hang onto them until the project is done, just in case I might need to recut something small (sometimes I have.) Thanks for writing!

Thanks for sharing. All this helps the newbie in me. My quilters brain is trying to learn garment sewing.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

You can do it, Jacky! I’m cheering for you!!

Pants turned out great Viv! I like the color, almost look like a denim.

What I would give to have a figure like yours Viv! Mind you I keep saying if only I had an extra 8 inches I'd be like stretch Armstrong and much thinner. Chuckle. Love the pants. They look extremely flattering. 😍😘

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

You flatter me, Michou. I see a tremendous amount of flaws and one of the biggest is my raging sweet tooth. If I cut out a FOURTH of the sugar I ingest I would lose weight. Seems so simple. Wish me luck.

That was a very informative video. Thanks so much for all your tips x

I LOVE you! I really like your pattern makeup try-on videos, but I ADORE your actual sewing tips videos. Thank you! With Love From BanDana Gramma.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Gramma, has anyone told you how sweet you are lately? Well I am!! Thanks for this wonderful and happy note; it makes my day. Hearing such positive feedback is such a boost.😄💕

@BanDanaGramma

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 Thank you Vivmom. It sure beats comments from trolls, believe me, I know! Lol. But I am sincere, love your videos and your lovely sweet self.

You're such a tonic Viv...we get educated and entertained at the same time!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

A fellow Viv!😃Thanks for these kind words. 💕

@vivlee3840

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 I know.. I was thinking about doing a take off video of you!! Haha, that would be fun hey? 💗

Hi, this was really fun to observe y in action ,concept in creating is varying as we sewist see all have our own methods . Oh happy sewing life 😇💕✌🏿️✌🏿

Hi Viv...Im getting a wonderful refresher course, I havent been sewing for a very long time..well .. had a stroke in 2007 .. hemiplegic, one armed one leg, strange,purple people eater🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵(hope some remember that song)!! But a new great grandchild was on the way a couple of years ago and I was acheing to just MAKE SOMETHING FOR IT.. so I tackled a small quilt! And.. lo and behold .. I could sew patchwork with one hand.. !?! It wasnt perfect in the end but it was finished! So now I have the bug to sew for myself, since getting out shopping is difficult in a wheelchair... BUT .. BUYING FABRIC AND PATTERNS ONLINE .. WELL you all know ..soo.. there is a big stash for a new wardrobe whether or not, sewing garments is going to be possible... but the desire is there, so “how hard can it be?” And watching Vivians videos have inspired me so much..I just have to clean off the sewing table.. get at the machine and JUST DO IT,! ... thanks vivmom.. you are so fun to watch.. your clothing is very lovely, as are you.. so glad I found you. BEST, CHERYL🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Dear Cheryl, what a treat to hear from you. Thank you for writing! You tell an amazing story of triumph over catastrophe, and I am speechless with admiration.💕Your great grandchild will treasure that quilt. How magnificent that you completed it with the use of only one hand. And yes! Sewing awaits! Patterns and fabric are oh-so-easy to purchase online - my videos can attest to that! You will be able to do marvelous things with your exceptional attitude and strength of will - and physical strength. I imagine that your body compensates for what had been damaged in the stroke. Keep getting stronger, and keep those creative ideas churning. I’m so happy you’re here! Thanks again for writing to me, for your enthusiasm and compliments too. Lovely to meet you!😄

Love the way you adjusted the trousers I’ve never been confident enough to make them as I’m a larger size your top is jus beautiful

You are awesome ❤ Thanks for patterns tips

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, so sweet Lara, thank you.

Always love your vids. Thanks!

Thank-you. I have just added a waist adjustment in the same way as you explained in this video. It was successful - thank-you.

Great video and the timing is also great for me. Thanks for sharing your method . I like the fact that you talk us through it ...no ' cut to background music' . More personal and relaxed....... And your cool style takes the sweat out of having a go yourself. Another winner garment . Thanks .

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, so nice Diane - thank you for this generous feedback! I’m still convinced this video is too long for a tutorial. I’m going to work on condensing things.😄👍

Hey Viv! I have been watching you from New Orleans, LA. I love your videos and i love that you do your sewing the old fashioned way setting everything up on the table with PINs not weights. I'm old fashioned too. You have some great videos. I am trying to be like you I love how you sew and mostly sew something every week sometimes several things a week. Love the videos girl keep 'em coming. Kris Held

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww Kris, what a great note for me to find! Thank you!! We have snow pouring down but no disturbance of electricity, so you can guess what I’m up to! I am so old fashioned that I’ve wondered if it’s a turn off. Glad to hear you can relate to the traditional way of doing things.😄 I only got a new machine just last year. Before that it was my darling Singer Featherweight straight stitch. I added some vintage Kenmores in 2017 and tried a zig zag stitch for the first time in my life.👍I’ve come a long way in a short while, machine wise. The serger has been a game changer for sure! Nice to meet you, hope to see you again soon!🌸

Thanks for the tips. Very helpful!

Love it!! Looks good on you!😊

Thank you for the sewing tips. Love the pants.

Wow! Thank you for teaching me how to fish. Awesome!

Hi Viv! Great tip, thanks!

I learn so much from these videos!

Love pants and I have seen that way of enlarging the waist too. I read it about it in an old sewing magazine. That fabric is nice too. TFS and I LOVE your long videos.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Hey cutie, thanks so much. I just wore those pants to the dentist earlier this week and felt well put together. I’ll take all the confidence I can get when visiting the dentist😬😬.

Love love love how you make this look so easy. More demo videos please. Thank you 😊 x

I so appreciate this tutorial. I recently discovered your channel and love it! Just been trying to catch up and watch them all. I found this video particularly helpful because I was wondering how to do some alterations to some of the pieces I have been sewing. I thought this tutorial was very easy to follow and will definitely be coming back to watch again to reference it. I hope you continue to do these tutorials because they help a beginner like myself. I wanted to try making my own garments especially tops because I have lymphedema in one of my arms due to a mastectomy and breast cancer so fit is in issue for me because my arm swells and that is never going to change. I am hoping I can make my own garments and feel confident in them and not have to struggle at the stores anymore. Thanks again!!!

Nicely done!

Helpful hints, great 👍🌻

This is so helpful. Thank you.

Thank you Viv...Great tip with the pattern.

Love all the sewing pattern tips!Thank you💜 Cita

Great video, Viv! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

Viv, the pants turned out great. I too have my mother’s hands. I remember her when I look at them. Her hands taught me how to work and to sew. She always had nice manicures and rings though. My nails get cut and filed and occasionally painted. Thanks for the tutorial.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

What a sweet remembrance of your mom, Shawna. Thanks for writing. One day I will get a manicure; I’ve had a lifelong struggle with nail biting and it fills me with shame!! Must overcome!!

@shawna2boys716

5 жыл бұрын

Vivmom Sews Viv, I did too. My fingers started getting infected and I realized my hands always hurt. Once I stopped my nails became stronger over time. I can do more than over without the pain. I’ll pray for you to overcome your unwanted habit. 🙏❤️

Thank you for the master class X very absorbing the calculating and cutting. Sewing usually the easy part lol well done lovely job well done . X

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I love the pinning and cutting - oh, and ironing - Mary. Yes, I really do!😄👍

Thanks, great info! Love the way your pants came out!

Oh so nice of you to do a tutorial video! Thank you so much. Love the pants.

Good tailoring tips; pants turned out great!

I love this teaching video! Thank you

Good job. That top looks great with your new pants.

Brilliant and so simple! Thanks a bunch!!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Sheila! What a sweetie.

you are so inspiring!!! Thank you so much

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, you are so sweet Lorraine!!😄💕

Great job Viv , your shirt is pretty too love the pattern

Wow, this is super helpful.

Love this way to make waist bigger. Love your tutorial. Thank you. Elaine

Hi! I use pins and scissors, too! And always mark the right side unless it is really obvious! Thanks for this helpful tutorial! I've lost a lot of weight, and looking to make some shorts for summer. I think this pattern would be good for a short-waisted fit.

Thank you so much for showing how to increase the waist measurement!!💕💕💕

Thank you for the tutorial. It was helpful. I will try this method next time. Your pants look great.

You are my inspiration and thank you.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Bless you, Sylvia. Thank you!😄💕

That was so lovely. And the pants turned out so well. Thank you

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

No - thank YOU! I am bowled over by the sweet and generous comments people bestow upon me, yours included dallas.💕

Thanks for sharing the waist adjustment method you use. I will definitely be trying it. The pants look great!

Thank you, that's very helpful x

Thanks heaps for showing us how you did your increasing....!! Great tip...!! Loved the video..!! 🌞 🌞

Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

This was awesome! Thank you!! I loved seeing how you adjust your pattern and cut out! The pants turned out great... I love the top you were wearing with the pants! Can’t wait for your next video!

An interesting method! I will try it.

Loved tip to alter pattern.

Love this video! Thanks for sharing the “how to”

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Donna, thanks for writing!

Very cute pants. I like that top, too.

Thank you! This is a great tutorial.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Renee! So nice to hear from you.😄

They look super on you👌👏 Thanks Viv😀

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Bless you, dear. Thanks.

Great fitting tips Viv. You take the mystery out of it. Will try this. Thank you.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks, Gemma! You’re such a whiz at sewing. Very inspiring!!😄👍

Beautiful trousers - they look very elegant!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathie! I love having pants in so many casual fabrics. It’s just that I always reach for jeans. I need to retrain my dressing habits!!

Hi Vivian again, I watch your video for first time, posted on January and I have seen you had announced this very sad new about the burning of Notre Dame de paris....directly to our Heart, thanks Vivian, nice day, bizzz, Sylvie

You have no idea how much I needed this video. Thank you so much for this amazing gift!!!! ❤️

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, what a perfectly wonderful thing to tell me, k3! Thank you! Consider my evening made. Bless you!!😄

Great video Viv! Love the tutorial on altering/cutting patterns. I keep pieces of calm in my drawer to mark fabric with. I did tape but a couple if times the tape ruined the fabric so now it's chalk for me. It's come out without hurting anything! Love your car dress! Excellent work! Peace, love and light

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Chalk is a great idea, Anneliese. I’ve also ironed over my tape and let’s just say: no bueno. Thanks for being here!😄💕

Excellent tutorial!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Coral!!

Thank you so much this is what I like to see although I like all your videos.

Thanks for the info .Good job, the pants look great on you! Looking forward to Jan. makes. God Bless.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, K! Sweet message.😄💕

Great video! I love all your videos but it was really nice to watch you at work also. Thanks for the tips!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, dear! I thought it was too long. This channel is a work in progress. I hope there IS progress, lol. I can’t tell you how much your encouragement has meant!!😄

Really loved this... so good to get straightforward method to enlarge the waist..thankyou. Totally love your vids... come to the UK and visit...i feel like you're my alter ego 😄

Hi friend! I really loved sewing with you!! I hope you do more of these!! XOXO!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks SS! Right back atcha.

I made that skirt. It's true to size. It came out well. I really like your shirt.

Nice tutorial, thank you for sharing.

Thank you for showing us how to make the waist bigger, I found that was very helpful 🙂

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks for letting me know!😄💕

Hi Viv, great tutorial and they look fabulous on you... especially with that gorgeous top that you recently made 💝. You are a star 🌟😁👌😘

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Oh Sally, you’re so nice. I wanted people to know that this alteration isn’t difficult at all. I probably took waaaaay too long getting that point across!! Thanks for your compliments and support and encouragement and cheer. You’re the best!!

What a great technique Viv. It is always so interesting to see how different everyone’s body shape is. I do the opposite - reduce the waist to make it fit. Thanks for continuing to post great content!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Waaaah I’m jealous! I want your tiny waist!! But guess what? I’m not eating dessert this week. I know, baby steps. If I can keep this going I think (I know) I can drop a few pounds. I’m drinking herbal tea instead and a brand called Good Earth Sweet & Spicy herbal tea is mysteriously sweet with no sugars! Delicious! Well - there you have it, everything you didn’t want to know about my feeble weight loss plan!🤣

Pants look great! Good job on tutorial--educational, entertaining and great product at the end. Length was good.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, JB. I so appreciate the positive feedback!

I love your videos!! I enjoy the detailed info... I guess I would fast forward if I wasn't into a subject but I don't see that happening!🥰

Good technique to know, I usually go with elastic but I like your technique better!💞

What a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing it with us! Altering patterns is rather intimidating to me, but this was so helpful!!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Joann, your comments keep popping up on my phone and they are just the sweetest!! You’re cheering me up so much. Thanks!!💕

@joannjacquin4983

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 You're welcome! I've been binge watching more of your videos today! So much fun! Wish we lived close.....I think we would become fast sewing friends! :)

I am really enjoy your videos fine them very helpful full of lots for info and great tips!!! Thank you for sharing!!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you Elizabeth. My pleasure.🌸

@elizabethvallely4044

5 жыл бұрын

@@vivmomsews4962 You are very Welcome 💖

You're making good use of that new tri-pod! Thank you for this useful tutorial. I'm going to be using this tip for the waist. I didn't mind the time because it was enjoyable seeing your entire process. For me, I have to use the lines to shorten the pattern for pants. On dresses, I do what you do and cut the longest length. You're pants look great and I can't wait to see your other makes. Happy stitching.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Aww Debbie, thank you. I think this was too long for a tutorial. I know that when I’m looking for immediate help, I go to the shortest length available! lol Then again, it’s hard to compress everything you want to put across. I’m definitely going to try and make tutorials shorter. A new challenge! Yes - the new tripod! It’s great.😄👍

Thank you for this video so useful. The length is fine too. Saw Kitty disappearing in the background at 9:17 into the video :) Love you dress too remember you showing the fabric.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I think that was Trix (the black and white kitty.) Zig (my ultimate favorite cat) is camera shy and seems to know when I’m filming. I would love to introduce him to everyone but he’s very private. Trix is a hurricane and I like to see him retreating from the sewing table, rather than heading straight for it!!😂 Thanks for writing, Elaine.

Great video, Viv! I must be your sewing twin- pins, scissors, notches, adding length... Love the pants! 😊

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Yay, pins and scissors!! I’ve been intrigued by rotary cutters but not enough to invest in one. Plus, that crunch of the scissors is just the best. And adding length - always. Thanks for writing Laura!

I feel your pain Viv.. I too have my mother's hands.. All knobby with arthritis. My daughter has gorgeous hands. Long tapered fingers with beautiful nails. A friend told me one time she loves my hands because they are creative hands that work.. LOL! I was like.. Well.. Okay!

@lindaney390

5 жыл бұрын

One of my earliest teaching assignments was kindergarten, and I remember one of my students asked me how old I was. I asked her old she thought I was. "Really old," she said. I asked her why. She said, " Your hands have all those lines. I had the bad luck of inheriting my father's hands. Next time a student asked my age, I just told them.

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the veins, the wrinkles, the arthritis AND my godawful fingernails. But let us celebrate our hands because, for one thing we’ve got them, and for another they are fantastic tools. I’m trying to think a bit more charitably about my hands. (It ain’t easy, though!)

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great story, Linda! Gotta love kids - no guile, no filter.😄

Very informative. I’ve not done pants, but enjoy learning new things always. I am such a jeans girls (since 7th grade), I don’t even own dress pants. I wore my nursing uniforms at work and jeans when I got home and have never grown out of that. And there is no way I am ever going to try making jeans! Lol. Yours fit so nice and are so stylish. Great job!

@vivmomsews4962

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin! I love jeans, too. I just don’t know about making them. I feel like if I made them myself they wouldn’t be tough enough. Cuz I’m pretty rough on my jeans. I’ll never say never, but sewing jeans wouldn’t be a priority for me. I never owned dress pants either, really still don’t. My favorite pants to sew have the back zip (so far) because every pair I’ve made in that style feel great. I like having them in so many casual fabrics, but I forget to wear them! I’m always reaching for ... you guessed it ...jeans.