When our youngest went off to college, I received some advice to not fill my extra hours right away. The idea was that at this stage of life I am a different person than I was when I started the parenting journey, and it was a good idea to move slowly, taking time to pray and discover a bit about who I am now and where God wanted to lead me. Anyway, I have found those to have been wise and helpful words. All the best with your sewing adventure!

I think you might like the Danish Musings podcast. She mostly has knitting podcasts but she also does some about life in Denmark and some about trips she takes with her family. She’s a fantastic knitter and is very soothing to watch.

@catherinecunningham7126

13 күн бұрын

I love Helle’s podcast! 🌸

@DanaBarbieri

12 күн бұрын

I love her too!❤❤

@kerryzubke4926

12 күн бұрын

Agree completely 😊

@kathiep.7734

12 күн бұрын

Yes I watch her too!!

@user-yw7if4de4v

12 күн бұрын

Me, too

My three cents: You may be overthinking the sewing! Just go for it. One option is to use el cheapo fabric and make a "muslin" first (a test run). The Yume is such a great summer pattern! I made one in Remix Light Eggplant and love it. It stretches some, so I pop it in the washer and dryer. I homeschooled 2 boys for 12 years. When that was done, I had a little identity crisis. I tried volunteering too much, going to grad school, and going back to work. Then I realized that my identity wasn't new, it was just changed a bit. It's still ok for me to be a home maker, I am still the "Mom" of my empty nest. I guess what I'm saying is to give yourself time and grace, and to not be surprised if you're not right where you need and want to be already. Or maybe God has other plans, but either way, it's ok. You're still you, just in a new season.

Yes to sewing! Yes, you can totally learn it. My advice is, set time limited goals, not outcome goals - so ‘I will work on this skirt for 90 minutes’ not ‘I will cut this out and put in the darts and sew up the side seams today.’ The reason being, if you get hyper focussed on an outcome and power ahead to reach it, you get tired, you make mistakes, you have to unpick, you get mad, you make more mistakes because you’re mad and it all goes south. So make an oasis of sewing time in the day and what gets done, gets done. The rest can wait for the next heart-jumping instalment 🤗

@alovelyyarn

13 күн бұрын

That sounds like some really good advice. I don't have a space that I can dedicate to sewing. I always have to sew at my kitchen table. That is one thing I will have to work around, but I guess not doing it because of that would just be an excuse! Thanks for your encouragement!

@verylikecheryl

12 күн бұрын

@@alovelyyarn Oh, yeah that makes a difference. Packing your machine away mid-project and having to haul it out again can be ‘too much clatt’ as we say in Yorkshire. But even a short break can keep a project on track if you feel your temperature rising. I bet you’ll have fun and be great at learning how to do it, whatever approach you take. It’s worth the ups and downs. I spent a lot of my teens and early adulthood thinking I was the ‘wrong’ shape, especially in Summer, because off-the-peg clothes did not fit me. I’m small but curvy so clothes that were big enough in the bust hung off me everywhere else. When I started to get the hang of sewing and dart adjustment, I suddenly felt more at home in my own body. It flipped my whole perception of clothes. Now it was the standard sizing that was not right for me, rather than me not right for the clothes. It took me a few goes but the first time I achieved a summer dress that fit me really well was the Hawthorne by Collette. I cried 🥹. So, here’s wishing you joy in your sewing if you decide to take the plunge x

@elenabeyers2088

12 күн бұрын

You can do this. I agree. Take it one step at a time. Practice seeing seams on scraps. Get to know your sewing machine. Maybe try a small project first to learn again, the seams, pivoting., etc.

You can do it! Sewing is easier than knitting. I find shirts easier because hemming skirts can be tedious. Thank you for your uplifting podcast ❤

Yes yes do the leaf pattern in terracotta yarn. Well be so beautiful. Enjoy your podcast. You are very knowledgeable. God bless

Another podcast I love is Finish Knitting Stories. She is very funny and a great knitter.

@alecsgirl

Күн бұрын

Yes! Jana is amazing. I love watching her podcast 😊

“condiments for a hot dog” That made me laugh out loud. 😂 My 17 years of homeschooling also just came to an end. Very bittersweet! My youngest has some special needs so she still needs a lot from me though. She’ll be living at home for the foreseeable future. I also have a 21 and a 33 year old out on their own but still in the area thankfully. We have been getting so.much.rain, the opposite of you. We even had flash flood warnings yesterday and a whole small town had to be evacuated. It didn’t affect my neighborhood though. But my (small) garden is looking pretty good. 😃 Fun episode!

I was actually admiring the color of the Yume sweater on you. Its very flattering and great with your eyes. I’ll definitely look for the remix. Very pretty

I have 5 projects and yarn ready to go and my daughter-in-law ordered yarn so I can crochet her a beach bag. That will get my crochet fix with the 2 knitted and 1 Tunisian crochet I’m working on right now. But other than the bag the other ones will have to wait. 🤷🏻‍♀️

YAY on getting monetized! I don’t mind watching commercials at all. I love watching Sarah’s podcast, it looks like she lives in such a beautiful area. I also enjoy her minimalist way of life, seems so much more calm. I’ve seen Ashley of Paper Crane Yarns from Marquita Makes (I don’t think Marquita is doing much podcasting any more). Ashley dyes gorgeous yarns! YAY on getting monetized finally (sorry, had to say it again)!!! 🌸🌺🌼🌻

Loving the yarn colors your choosing🙌way to go out of your comfort zone 😅 I fell in love with sewing 30 years ago…. I bet you will too! There is so many utube videos that can help you thru the process… enjoy!!

Loved spending my morning with you, Amber. Your Yume Tee looks super cute. ❤

Congratulations on being compensated!You deserve it for all the time and effort you put into your videos ❤ I always love seeing all of your projects and upcoming cast ons. I just added the summer stroll to my queue! Also I can’t stop thinking about the Pascuali yarn you showed that green is amazing

The Yume Top knitted in charcoal looks good on you. My experience with recycled fibre was not good and I will not buy it again. The Thea will it be worn when the weather is cooler. Another Yume Top and I like the colour. Nice yarn acquisitions in different colours. I never went through the Mpause. I like the socks. I have five wips currently but have not finished any of them. Seeds that don't come up just make me fed up. We have just received a bad weather alert for four cold fronts bringing heavy rain and snow on the on mountains and low lying areas. Cape Town in the Western Cape on the Atlantic Seaboard is where weather slams into the area on Sunday afternoon. Take care ❤😊

The Red Tent is a great read. I almost bought some of the Berroco Remix just now after seeing your work!!! I'm with you re: wanting to cast on multiple projects. The list of patterns I want to do continues to grow 😊 I would love to see a part 2 of summer tops you like. (Hang in there with the garden. If you have more seeds, sow them. Even if they don't come up this year, they might next. I had a number of volunteer zinnias this year so it's sometimes a matter of waiting.)

I loved starting this video with the black shade of Remix Light in my hands, “thinking that’s the same yarn!” and then seeing that you love it just as much as I do as a summer yarn. It’s and underrated summer fave! Also, as a budding sewist, I do really feel like taking the first plunge is the way to get over the hump. I’m starting to feel more and more comfortable in my skills and abilities after just under a year of attempts and garments.

When you held up the Berroco Pool color way, it really made your eyes pop. That will be gorgeous on you!

@alovelyyarn

13 күн бұрын

You're the second person to say that!

I love the phrase Joyful Expectancy ❤

I like the colors of the Remix yarn. The charcoal and the strawberry is pretty. The gold color is "iffy" You look like a Summer color season and gold and terracotta are Fall colors. Keep buying colors in your season. I'm a Summer and similar in coloring like you. Orange and gold tones should steal from your vibrant skin tone, neutral colors can be tricky to wear because of undertones.

Great episode Amber, love the yarns you have been using and the patterns too. I have been watching Sarah’s podcast for a long time and love watching her.

I am so glad you have gotten monetized. KZread channels are far too much work not to get paid for it. I get most of my entertainment from KZread so I pay for premium and so don’t have any ads so I didn’t notice the difference. Your work is gorgeous and I love learning about new patterns to try. Regarding the sewing, I know that independent sewing machine stores often have sewing classes that are reasonably priced. Might be worth looking into.

I made the Hinterland Dress with minimal issues and I’m a very beginner sewist!!! I’m sure you can do the skirt no problem and then on to the dress! I got free fabric (our library had a craft exchange) to do my first version of the dress so if I messed up I wouldn’t feel like I wasted money. You can sometimes use a sheet or something from a thrift store for cheap practice fabric too! I love seeing everything you’re making. I might need a Thea Top too. Thanks for sharing your projects and new yarn and congrats on being monetized finally!

The Estuary is on y list for this summer, too. What most intimidates me about sewing is cutting into precious fabric--unlike knitting there are no do-overs! You can definitely do it, though! I agree with another commenter about taking it slow and doing a little each day. The Emerson pants pattern is a good one to start with. Congratulations on finishing your homeschool career! I have two years left, and am not sure what's next for me either. All the best to you as you figure out our next step!

Another lovely episode, thank you. Yes, you can sew!! There are a few tutorials for the estuary skirt on KZread. Put one on and have fun with the sew along! Piecing together the pattern is a bit annoying, but line up the markings the best you can and make do when they don’t quite match. Some patterns allow you to print off just the size you need making it a touch less confusing (next time. 😉). Sewing clothing isn’t the precise craft quilting is. Just start and enjoy!

Yes to sewing I have sewn this it is good for beginners but the hinterland dress I found easier. I am sure you can do it your knitting is beautiful and I find knitting harder good luck.

The Berroco Pepper looks lovely on you, especially with your ear rings that add a pop of lovely colour. The good thing about charcoal is you can just about combine it with any other colour. I agree, go with you knitting instinct and knit the JST pattern using the lovely terracotta colour yarn. I am a beginner and knit her Riptide Vest, her pattern was so easy to follow with great clear instruction and helpful tutorials. I also have limited sewing experience, I have a pattern and fabric that I purchased months ago but have felt to intimidated to start. Not sure why? What is the worse that can happen 🙂 All the best, if you decide to work through the sewing fears. Congratulations on the support from advertisements. Your time is certainly appreciated by us. Thank you

Sorry if I am repeating ,but Sarah is in The Netherlands, she's Dutch. . She is such a lovely person to watch and her handiwork is amazing.!

2nd hand book stores usually have great sewing books. One thing about sewing , skill’s don’t change a lot over the years. Also a lot of sewing patterns have demos on KZread. Do a search!

Your tops are beautiful. Congratulations on being done home schooling. Your podcast is lovely

You look wonderful in those brighter colours. Great podcast thank you

Hi from NW PA/OH line. Re: your well water... I put out rain barrels in late Spring after risk of freeze is over. I use rain water on garden, anything edible. To keep flowers, shrubs new trees etc going, I capture as much of my "gray" water as possible (from hand washing dishes, clothes washing machine and in bad drought years even water from short showers or bathing). Its extra work but better than a dry well. Plus it reveals how mucn useable water we send down the drain. Take care ❤

Give yourself time to mourn the end of homeschooling and just keep praying for God to lead. We've recently moved back to the US, retiring from work overseas. Hubby has a job, but I'm still "retired." I'm trying to be patient, but anxious to know what the Lord has planned for me. So...as I give advice, I'm trying to take it to heart myself. Love all the colors you are using for your new projects. I think the charcoal looks lovely on you.

Dive in and do it! I totally agree with you about the terracotta yarn and the seaside (?) tea!

Look at the Magna Flora. My new favorite like the Ranunculus. Super fast knit and cute.

Congratulations on the monetisation 🎉 I know lots of people feel the same as you about buying new fiction, and I love buying used books myself, but I also buy several new books a year because authors are no different to any other indie maker, if you don't buy from them they won't be there tomorrow. 😢 Oh my goodness you can totally sew, it's really nowhere near as difficult as we convince ourselves, and there's quite often something on KZread of course. I've found some pattern designers even do a step by step tutorial on here , which is incredible.

If you can knit socks, well and do color work and read charts!…. You can definitely sew.. most patterns will explain what you need to know. After you cut out the pattern, you will be pinning it to your material. Just don’t cut until you’re absolutely sure! Starting with a skirt is a good idea. You could do this and now you have the extra time just don’t stress this is a hobby.!!❤

Congratulations, Lily! My youngest is now going to be a senior in high school. I haven't worked since my oldest was born 19 yrs ago so I'm in the same boat.

Watching Young Folk Knits, It's a Sarah and Those twins who knit branch out into garment sewing, I have also been inspired to sew. I just got a pattern and some linen fabric to make cropped pants or capris. We shall see how it goes. Hinterland dress is on my wish list, too.

I'm starting to sew myself a hinterland dress as my first garment! I feel the same about the style, it's something I feel like will be attractive while both pregnant and nursing. I've only cut out the fabric so far, I'm looking forward to pinning and sewing now!

I think that Drops Saffran would look beautiful in the Seashore Stroll top! If you do end up doing that and need an idea for the Farnam Tee, I think the Berroco Remix in Buttercup would look wonderful paired with the White Drops Saffran you have. The texture difference would give the tee an interesting look too with the stripes!

Beautiful inspiring projects as usual! All the best for this new stage in your life xxx

Go for it on the sewing! Get a thrifted sheet to practice on. Doll clothes are smaller and more tedious than adult patterns.

I love to wear my Salty Air Tee, Tolsta Tee and short sleeve Ranunculus over a long sleeved tight T shirt in the winter.

I love your Yume top, I have one and tempted to start another, I have worked with Remix and think it’s a great bang for your buck! I am making the no frills with Sandnes Garn Line, but had to do a bit of math, but I think it will be the perfect ’lighter’ winter sweater…if you’re interested in a blend between spring-winter garment. The green yarn you bought will go beautifully with your green earrings! Congratulations on being financially compensated for your effort! 👏👏👏

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read Calico Palace buy Gwen Bristow. I read the Dutch House last year

I do like a pattern with some positive ease. No one needs a top that shows all their nooks n crannies. Amber yours came out very nice. The positive ease looks nice on you.

Hi Amber. I'm the same with books. That's a great deal on those books! Love all your summer tops. Remix is lovely. When you did the ranunculus along I made mine in the strawberry color. I love zinnias, too. So do the deer. 😂

Go for it with sewing! What’s the worst that could happen? I love sew liberated patterns. They are very cool and the instructions very clear. Id also like to recommend a sewing pattern designer called Twig and Tale. She has the meadow skirt, fern way culottes and fable dress that I have sewn all three and love love love. The instructions are super beginner friendly, there are video tutorials, and pictures of other people finished projects for inspiration. Good luck x

If I remember correctly Sew Liberated offers tutorials with their patterns. If you sign in to the account you made when you bought the pattern you should find a link to it. And lots of tutorials for taping the pattern together. Tip: Try to only use tape on the pattern pieces, not outside the pattern that you will have to discard. I have made 3 Hinterlands. Each one is better than the last.

I just purchased some of that Berrocco yarn, I am really starting to like Berrocco yarns. I recently made something (can't recall what at the moment) but I know I enjoyed working with it. I've been sewing since I was 10, just take the plunge! You have to start somewhere!

The Yume top looks very nice and the color suits you really well.

Ihh i love your corner off KZread , thanks!! 🫶🏻🇩🇰

Love all your patterns. I bought Zinnia plants and the insects are eating them like crazy! I went to my nursery and they told me to use “Seven”. Usually my Zinnias are gorgeous. I love to sew and quilt. You can do it! Actually Sarah is making that skirt. I love It’s a Sarah, go back and watch all of her podcasts.

I sew clothes and have made the Hinterland dress and wear it a lot. I would not recommend starting on it. The skirt would be much better to start with. The hardest thing for me was learning to sew garments that fit. I have gotten much better through trial and error. I make a muslin first a lot of garments I sew and get the fit right and then make it in my fabric. It has saved me much frustration. Now that I’m learning to knit, started a year ago I can make knits to complement my sewn garments and it’s wonderful!!!! It all takes time but at this stage in my life I’m so not in a rush anymore and that’s wonderful too!!! I wish you the best in learning to sew. If I can help in any way please let me know ❤️

Good video! I think you are underestimating what a flattering color the blue-grey Berroco is on you.

You have experience knitting gorgeous garments Amber, which will lend its insight to fabric creations, I'm sure! As for gardening, it's so dry here in Maryland also. Many of my seeds failed to germinate with daily watering, and my rain barrels are dry. But my frog pool is almost full, and my sunflower garden will be strewn with tomato plants! Congratulations to Miss Lily on her graduation, such an exciting season of life. Peace and Blessings to you and your family Amber! 🌻🧶🌱

Hi Amber, I live in coastal NC. I have been knitting lately with the Remix light. I also did a Yume in white. I used this yarn in pepper for Rift, and pink for Salty Air tee. I am quite smitten with the yarn. I had the same epiphany regarding woo,y sweaters. Our winters are very mild and my heavier sweaters don’t get much love. I am focusing more on plant fibers and fingering in wool.

If you haven't sewn much before, I would suggest you buy a paper pattern from one of the big companies like Simplicity. I have sewn for 60 years but used one of those pdf patterns for the first time last year and I really struggled. Buy some large metal washers from a hardware shop to hold paper and fabric down as well as the normal pins. Good scissors,good light and a large cutting area . Your knitting is so good that I am sure you will become a good seamstress as well.

I’m right there with you! I quilt and I want to sew my own clothes so bad! Those twins who knit mentioned Janelle to me from Rosary Apparel. Her KZread videos are really good. Beautiful yarn purchases and I would love to see another summer tee episode! Btw I love your earrings ❤

I just finished the early bloomer! I love that pattern it was so simple and turned out so beautifully ❤️❤️

Yes‼️ The deep rose pink is great on your, such a good choice 👍🏻

Ah! I have the same skirt pattern and have also held off making it because I'm intimidated 😂 And bought the estuary because the hinterland was even more intimidating and I wanted to start with something "easy" Which is silly, since my best friend is an actual seamstress and would happily help me.

Dear Amber, thank you for another lovely podcast! I always trust my gut, at least with knitting - if you have a good feeling about the pattern and a matching yarn, you will be right. I‘m knitting currently the „Trellis Sweater“ from Pia Trans because it was love on first sight when she showed it in her podcast ( Traveling Misknits) - I had the perfect yarn for this sweater in my stash and knit happily away, although it‘s not a sweater for summer. Greetings from Switzerland, Hanna

Loved all the sweaters. I have yarn ready for several tops as well, but need to finish some projects before I allow myself to start a new sweater! I don't remember knowing you were a nurse. I am also an nurse and have been home taking care of my daughter with a chronic illness for the last few years. I am thinking about going back to work, but also don't know what I want to do! May still be nursing, but in a different area. Good luck with this new stage of your life and finding a path you enjoy!

We are in the same season of life and sewing is on my list of things to tackle as well. We can do it!

Living in Texas it does get cold but for a blink. So I've come to terms with knitting fingering or sport only and mostly short sleeves. It hardly stays cold enough in the winter (especially in peri..) to make thick sweaters worth it. But I keep pushing to vacation in cold places to get my time and money's worth out of the ones I knit or will knit that are heavier.

The colour charcoal looks great on you! 😍

Amber if you like the Hinterland dress,Sarah from Yarnmugs podcast has been making the Hinterland skirt on the Lotta bodice and it looks lovely she has made many so she could give you some advice to get you started. I enjoyed the podcast, I am thinking of making this combo dress also

You asked about the lines on the pattern pieces. They are all the different cutting lines for the different sizes. Somewhere on the pattern it will say which line is which size. It is a multi sized pattern as most are these days. Just one line will be the one you use. You can use a highlighter on the pattern line you need to avoid any confusion. Also a multi sized pattern means you can adapt it to suit your measurements more easily. For instance you can follow the cutting line for a size 10 up top and grade out to a larger size for the hips for example. Just draw a pencil line gradually angling from the small size to the larger one. Pay attention to the sizing measurements on the patten envelope because they do not pertain to the same size as you might be accustomed to shop for ready made (don’t assume you are a size 8 for instance because that is the size you are in the store bought garments). When you tape the sheets together it will make more sense to you and be sure to carefully match the sheets together. Hope this helps get you started.

Definitely the Drops Safran for the Seashore Stroll Top

I like the grey (and I’m not big on black either). I appreciate you listening patterns separately, some people just list 1 ravelry project page and, since I don’t have a ravelry account, I usually can’t access project pages. I usually CAN access a link to a specific pattern. I’m so glad you like the remix yarn. I have some I also got on a store closing sale and I want to use it this year. Funnily enough, I also have it in the pool color and I also wonder if I went too bold/bright 😄 I also got a bold red 😳 seemed like a good idea at the time. At some point I was told red is my “power color” 😂

You absolutely CAN sew garments! A skirt is a great way to start. It's not so different from knitting - if you mess up knitting, you unravel, if you mess up sewing you use a seam ripper and and pull out the stitches. Lots of KZread videos to help you figure out the terminology and construction parts. The Hinterland is a wonderful pattern - I've made 4 that are all different, so lots of options. And YES - make the lovely patterned top with the coral colored yarn! 😉

@alovelyyarn

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement! That truly does help!!!

Enjoyed this video! I like knitting with wool...however, unfortunately, what I want to knit isn't really what I want to wear, lol. I think you talked me into trying the remix light😊. Also... I LOVE Sarah too. You hooked me on that! So, I subscribed because your style felt similar, and it just feels like I am sitting and knitting with a friend. Thanks for the inspiration!

Always happy to see a podcast from you!! Congrats on getting some support and I’m always inspired by what you are working on! Love Ann Patchett!! Have you heard of Ariel Lawhon?? Such a good author. Her latest is called ‘the frozen river’ and I really enjoyed it!

Congratulations on your daughter graduating and you having a new stage in life! ❤ It’s so full of opportunity it can be a bit scary and overwhelming but it will be great! ❤

Love the summer knitting and the summer yarns for non summer knitting, I’m in Texas and I’m having the same revelations. Also don’t finish the books if they’re bad, I’ve been on goodreads since 2013 and I get the book count, but Sarah MacKenzie said something recently that really resonated with me. She said the problem with setting a goal for books is you read to get it done instead of reading to read which is the point! I think when you find a good book it finishes itself anyways rather quickly.

I’m always so pleased when I see you’ve released a new video Amber. Congratulations on getting monetisation! I also enjoy watching Sarah who I original found through your recommendation. I have an allotment and here in the UK a lot of us are also noticing that due to the unpredictable weather we’ve had so far this year our crops are unfortunately not doing as well as usual. I love your bargain book haul; I noticed you had one by Anita Shreeve who is one of my favourite authors.

@bettygraham818

11 күн бұрын

I am also in the UK in Wales. I have photos of my tiny garden in June/July for '22 and '23. It is full of colour but this year it is only this last week that the flowers have started to get going. We are over a month late in the growing season.

Congratulations on Lily's graduation. I encourage you to start sewing. Yes, you will have to unsew, (rip) sometimes. Just invest in a good seam ripper. You will learn as you go as you did with your knitting.

Also if a pattern is good you can do it. I made a zelda dress for my daughter with a bodice and lining and I've never made anything past using a straight line. I did get a little help from a friend so maybe track down a quilt shop to visit to get help kinda like knitting stores.

You can totally learn to sew. Just take it a step at a time and read the instructions for each step multiple times😊. The is a podcast that I just found that includes sewn garments with the knitting. Twins who knit. Thanks for a great episode.

Do you find Drops yarn in the USA? You will find that sewing human sized clothing is waaay easier than doll clothes. This from a long time sewer of Barbie clothes! Enjoy the journey!

I believe the hinterland dress has good instructions. Tilly and the buttons patterns are extremely well explained. Good luck the estuary skirt is a good starting point ❤

I sew. I have just restarted sewing clothing and am struggling to get the right fit. 😢 I would recommend shopping Joann’s clearance for some cheap fabric or Hobby Lobby. I find fabric I like, but don’t pay a lot for it. Then, if it flops, I’m not financially bummed. That’s my recommendation for an unstressful start.

Beautiful combination of pattern with the Remix. I’m glad you decided to change it up rather than keep pushing on the top you weren’t happy with before. :)

GM Amber Your T you are wearing looks fabulous on you and the colour also It’s good to have a good staple colour to wear with anything’s and love that the neck is not to high !!! And you got a tank out of the wool also Good for you ! Love the new colours you got also 🎉🎉🎉great that you are coming out of comfort zone girl ❤ That strawberry wool 😋 All your knits are great Have a great weekend coming soon 😊🥰

If I remember correctly there are very well written instructions for both the estuary skirt and the hinterland dress. I found both very easy to sew up even without them. I’m sure you can do it too!! And you know - this is personal for everyone so please do as you feel comfortable - you are probably going to struggle with your first sewing project anyway, even if it’s the easiest pattern around. But with a little patience you will surely get there and I have found that just starting on that project you really love (well ok not immediately a wedding dress or a fitted coat perhaps) is much more encouraging than starting something simpler that you might not like quite so much. So I would at least consider just starting that hinterland dress, you look so happy when you talk about making dresses. And I’m looking forward to some sewing content mixed in with the knitting.

Gray makes other colors pop. Your top makes you shine!

Your new yarns are gorgeous! I'm also enjoying your finished projects. So quickly done and all beautiful. Also a big fan of It's a Sarah and I agree with your comments about her. Very calming to listen to her, and she's a humble person. I look forward to her dailies.

@alovelyyarn

13 күн бұрын

Yes, she's great!! Daily videos are so much work, and she's doing them in two different languages. I can't even imagine the hours she has invested!

Yarn Mugs channel has some videos showing her making dresses. Sarah does short Friday vlogs as well as monthly podcasts on knitting, crochet and sewing progress but she also has a few videos dedicated to her sewing.

Congratulations to you & Lilly for completing high school! I think you have the right approach: your next step will come, from my perspective, through God’s will. While you don’t want to work as a RN, I see you as someone who has great empathy for others. I could see you in a support role in medicine or in a caring role. Thanks for the review of the Remix yarn as well as the podcasts and books. I am on the other side of menopause (praise God!). I was working in an office with poor HVAC to the extent one side of the building was palpably warmer than the other. I found shawls (light weight for summer and heavier for winter) a great help with temperature control. I could remove them without too much hassle when I was on the warm side of the building and wrap up in them when I was on the cold side of the building. I sewed through high school and college. I stopped when I needed tailored suits for work; then when business casual arrived, the cheap imported clothing was a deterrent to sewing again, particularly while I was working full time and did not have a lot of free time. I liked the idea another viewer submitted re: setting time limits for sewing as you build your skills. I took a class from Craftsy on drapery sewing, and, it was a game changer for me, even though I had sewn all the drapes and window covers for 2 homes. I learned so much. I remember they had dress making classes on the site. That may help unless you can take in person sewing classes near you. Anyway, best of luck with the garden and the rest of your projects!

All the great tops!! Don't doubt yourself, the grey top is gorgeous on you! The tank will also be a perfect lightweight vest. The blue is going to be perfect too!! I originally thought this was going to be my summer of one skein wonders, (hats, cowls, bandanas) but I've already finished 2 & over half with #3.... I think I need something larger. 😂 I used to sew a lot!! In highschool I made a yolked western shirt, french seams, pearl snap buttons, the whole 9 yards!! (My freshman year no less!!!) AND one of those popular in the '70's gingham tiered dresses....the teacher wanted to flunk me because I didn't want to make what I called an "immovable tank top".... heavy cotton material with NO stretch or give, not something a busty girl could wear & she was trying to claim I didn't do alll my work in class. Luckily the dean of students shut her down, because the entire class witnessed my work & I helped others pass. 4H & a my mother and grandmother taught me!! I only stopped because the price of material skyrocketed. I KNOW you can do it!!! Your knowledge of how to fit garments in knitting will help. 😊 Congratulations on monetization! Well deserved!!!

Loved this podcast. Such fun colors of yarn you have. There are so many sweaters to knit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

Amber, does your local fabric store have classes in sewing garments? That would be a good place to start. You can learn a lot from videos. I am a quilter, but used to make all of my Mother’s dresses. It is possible that you will fall right into it with your experience in knitting garments.

I sew! I have not sewn that skirt, but Sarah did well on it, so you will too. Yes, the lines are the sizing. Find the page with the sizes and measurements. Then follow the line (dashed, dotted, etc) which corresponds to your size. Make your first one with inexpensive fabric, and if you make mistakes or it doesn't work out you don't have too much $$ into it. You can always make smaller items out of the fabric. Tape the pattern pieces together according to whatever marking match them up. If I want to save all the sizes of the pattern for the future or to make one for someone else, instead of cutting the pattern I trace my size onto parchment (taped together). Trust the pattern. If you have questions I'm sure any number of people would be willing to help. You can always ask me and I'll be as helpful as I can. Congrats to Lily! (and you for getting her through)

@alovelyyarn

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This was so helpful, so thank you! Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any instructions on or with the pattern. I'm going to have to do some digging into my computer and see if that portion was saved elsewhere.

Wow, you are on a summer top roll, Amber. So many beautiful tops and great ideas. So nice to hear reviews on different (and affordable) yarns. ❤

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Yes I am! Lol. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Love watching your podcast. You always have wonderful projects & inspiration for new projects. I have Yume in my queue & you persuaded me to purchase Berrocco Remix Light to use for this sweater. I purchased the Buttercup colorway, completely not in my color wheel but I’m looking forward to knitting it. My usual colors are blues, teals, reds (blue base tones). I don’t know when I’ll cast on as I’ll be having hand surgery on 7/19 😢. I’m going to encourage to follow your instincts & use the terra cotta colorway for the lovely seashore stroll top! ❤.

P.S. Do it! Start making that skirt! If you're really concerned about making lots of mistakes, make a practice piece with some random inexpensive material; get the hesitation and uncertainties out of your system. What's the worst that can happen? You can do it!!! (I'd love to sew my own clothes ...but I have a lot of clothes already and can't imagine needing more anytime soon. Except for my knits! 😊) Congrats on the homeschooling finale 🎉

I've been wanting to try the Berocco Remix for the Pyramid Light, which is the recommended yarn. I look forward to your opinion on Drops Safron, I've been curious about it. As for the sudden interest in wearing colour. I am 63....always wore earth tones. Went through menopause and now I'm into bright colours, especially pink! I say I went through the "colour change of life"😅. Maybe it's a change in our complexion, etc?

❤❤amber ,,,!!!you are in a roll,..,.🎉🎉🎉 Love ur top on you,,,, ❤️ Great chats about summer tops,,,, That peachy is so pretty All those books!!!🎉🎉 Elaine 🏠💕