Stephanie Farrell Focus

Stephanie Farrell Focus

Thank you for visiting my channel. I'm Stephanie , Mother of 3, Grandmother of 4, GREAT Grandmother of 2!!
Happily married, 64 years young, living in my little cottage in the mountains. I love to share about sewing, sewing, sewing, camping, glamping, photography, travel, fashion, makeup, crafts and all kinds of random things. I love making new friends, so, please leave a comment. See more at personal blog: www.farrellfocus.com

We have a photography business (hubby, our son and me) and we all love photography.
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Sewing CHAT New Look 6775

Sewing CHAT New Look 6775

Sew this cute easy apron

Sew this cute easy apron

Friday sews   Let’s Chat

Friday sews Let’s Chat

Joann sale fabric haul

Joann sale fabric haul

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  • @micheletriggs1932
    @micheletriggs19326 сағат бұрын

    Hi!! I really enjoy Friday Sews

  • @pennyaklinski2263
    @pennyaklinski2263Күн бұрын

    How wide should the waistband be? I have a pair of safari pants that are too small in the waist. I can;t wait to try this. They sit below the waist......so uncomfortable. Hopefully this will also help with that. Thanks you.

  • @anitacardova6780
    @anitacardova6780Күн бұрын

    Windex kills flies too! Love your channel, still waiting for my sewing machine like yours, can't wait. Excited to hear about your camping trip. I'm still waiting for grandchildren. Lol

  • @cathykieser53
    @cathykieser53Күн бұрын

    Enjoy your camping trip. We did that lots when the kids were small, now they are spread all over the states and doing there own camping. Have fun

  • @W1CEY
    @W1CEYКүн бұрын

    at the end of the video you said if i had any questions! i have one! why are you so awesome?

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocusКүн бұрын

    Lol. 🤣

  • @user-wu7sv6hr7v
    @user-wu7sv6hr7vКүн бұрын

    It was very hot here in Pennsylvania last week and I had to water the garden every day, which takes a lot of time - time I could be sewing! Then last night and today we had intense rain so I'll get a break from watering - makes the weeds grow, though! I camped overnight once with Girl Scouts a loooong time ago and vowed never to do it again so I admire you for being a good sport and getting out there with your family. Better to take things to keep warm "just in case," as there's not much worse than being cold and not being able to do anything about it. The blue bamboo dress is beautiful on you - would a woven bias tape edge stabilize it and keep it from stretching at the neckline, I wonder? Or make the neckline into a little casing and run a ribbon through it with an opening to tie a small bow and make it look like it was meant to be that way, so it gathers the fabric at the neckline?

  • @joanneacevedo8201
    @joanneacevedo82012 күн бұрын

    Hi new here. Love the colors inside your camper. Just wanted to say that eyebrow color looks amazing on you. Natural and just perfect.

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus2 күн бұрын

    Hi Joanne, thank you so much!!! And thank you for the compliment! 😉🥰

  • @ksykes2009
    @ksykes20092 күн бұрын

    Surge Fabric Shop has a lot of great summery knits and jerseys. Your dress looks great for this crazy hot weather.

  • @SuperBettyboop23
    @SuperBettyboop232 күн бұрын

    Love the change you did to the waist line and love it looks very comfortable🧵🧵🪡✂️

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus2 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Lorij83
    @Lorij833 күн бұрын

    I would recommend taking a sheet and a sleeping bag. It sounds like it will be cold. Maybe one of the grands will need an upgrade and you can give them the sleeping bags. I made a “bag” out of a sheet to fit in my sleeping bag.

  • @susandt3856
    @susandt38563 күн бұрын

    I’ve been wanting to find a tank top dress so this video was perfect timing. Thank you! Do you wear bike shorts under yours? I don’t want my thighs rubbing. Lol!

  • @alisonwhite1942
    @alisonwhite19423 күн бұрын

    I love your idea of the wide elastic at the waist.

  • @debcadman5784
    @debcadman57843 күн бұрын

    Hi Stephanie just wanted give you an idea about your neckline. I’ve just made bound to be tee. Pattern emporium but they do a great wide band neckband hopefully you get this link Thought it might help with the softer fabric , I really like it kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmmeyKmkkb3AXaQ.htmlsi=fuEwNRDMLwUiHxpG.

  • @erikacook939
    @erikacook9393 күн бұрын

    Do you cut out the pattern or trace it on different paper and cut that out?

  • @ZeldaSews
    @ZeldaSews3 күн бұрын

    Hi Stephanie, it's Zelda! It's great to see you, and I have not forgotten about freeing my arms.😅😅😅

  • @susanc.3369
    @susanc.33693 күн бұрын

    Great dress, Stephanie! I would love to see how you use your serger. Could you do a sew-along using the serger? Have a great camping trip! It sounds wonderful! I love your channel!❤

  • @nancynewman6592
    @nancynewman65923 күн бұрын

    I have seen some people make a mini V neck , just a quick sewing tuck on the band ,in the center, that is a commercial way you will find in some RTW. I also did a bigger V, by copying the Agnes tee, and just stretching a 4 in piece of slim light weight elastic down the front, which makes a type of sweetheart neck , another way to 'soak up' extra fabric. I have done that with great success. You look sophistacated and sleek in your turquoise version!

  • @petro3441
    @petro34413 күн бұрын

    Enjoy the camp and baby❤❤

  • @dianaroberson3969
    @dianaroberson39693 күн бұрын

    Love that color and style. I have not used bamboo bit I should. It is so hot and humid here. Just got back from our camping trip. Sleeping on the air mattress not so bad. The rain storm was not so fun. 😮 The family time was the best. Have so much fun.

  • @krisl.4962
    @krisl.49623 күн бұрын

    Congratulations, Stephanie🎉 I love the “chat” and the sewing and the glam ping and the gardening - guess I love it all :) Thanks for taking us along on your journey! 💖

  • @pmclaughlin4111
    @pmclaughlin41113 күн бұрын

    If I'm trying to save fabric, I cut my pockets out of remnants from other projects. They don't have to match (don't even need to match each other) they only have to not show through

  • @ChristineSewsALot
    @ChristineSewsALot3 күн бұрын

    You can’t take a trip to the store and get a dress as fast! I have bought bamboo fabric from Harts and love it. Sounds like great family time.

  • @annakraft4850
    @annakraft48503 күн бұрын

    Cotton double gauze is a wonderful summertime fabric. Just be sure to prewash and dry your fabric. Mood Fabrics has lots and lots of colors.

  • @pamelaliebelt9967
    @pamelaliebelt99673 күн бұрын

    We used to tent camp when our kids were young and we slept on an air mattress. I didn't mind sleeping in the tent but as I got older I hated having to trek to the bathroom in the night. On our last trip after our kids were grown, our tent leaked and I told hubby that I never want to do that again. We gave all our camping gear to our sons. It is hot and humid here in Alabama; we have a heat advisory for today.

  • @carolwampler1764
    @carolwampler17643 күн бұрын

    What a lovely dress, style and color. Sure hope you enjoy your camping trip. I have slept in a tent once when my boys were young and hated it. Haven't been camping since.😂

  • @cindyshober7459
    @cindyshober74593 күн бұрын

    The dress and the blue color looks fantastic on you. Have a great time with your family!

  • @m.b.ortega544
    @m.b.ortega5443 күн бұрын

    I really like the interlock knit POP (mostly kids prints though ) ☹fabric from Joann. It is 98% cotton and 2% spandex. It has a nice medium weight to it, stretches moderately (neckbands come out great), and washes beautifully.

  • @robynlaszlo6128
    @robynlaszlo61283 күн бұрын

    Very cool dress lots of fun ahead enjoy 😊😊

  • @imkristinmakes2772
    @imkristinmakes27723 күн бұрын

    Linen is nice for summer and also double glaze

  • @sandyheller5438
    @sandyheller54383 күн бұрын

    I love that pattern. I made one and I need to make more. Perfect for the hot California days.

  • @letitiathomson914
    @letitiathomson9143 күн бұрын

    Soap and water is great for getting tight rings off your fingers, I do it all the time. I know what you mean about having your life on hold until after your family camping. Our granddaughter is getting married on the 6th July and we expect our lives to get back on track by the 7th.😮. Happy sewing 🧵🪡🇦🇺

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Letitia! Congrats on your granddaughters wedding! Such a happy time. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @pamelafreeman4548
    @pamelafreeman45483 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on 20K!

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus3 күн бұрын

    Thank you Pamela! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sibyllolson3237
    @sibyllolson32373 күн бұрын

    Hi. I’ve been waiting for your Friday Sews to post.

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus3 күн бұрын

    Hi Sibyll, oh my gosh! It took forever to upload. I never know why it does that sometimes. I guess better late than never. Thanks for watching. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RobynsLoveofSewing
    @RobynsLoveofSewing4 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers Stephanie!!! 🎉🎉🎉😍😍😍🩷🩷🩷What a great idea to show your top 10 videos! I love your chats!🤗🩷🌸

  • @Lorij83
    @Lorij836 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on 20,000 viewers! That’s fabulous. I would love to meet everyone at a ball field.

  • @dawnybee5405
    @dawnybee54056 күн бұрын

    I love this pattern, have been using it for a couple of years. Made mine x 2 in Squish fabric, so warm for winter. Waffle for Autumn.

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    I also add a button at the end of the sleeve. Made a look alike top a year ago and the closed up at the end if the sleeve is just better😂

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    Stunning dress. Thanx for telling about the neckline being so low👌

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    Congrats on the 20000. Which i have met you way earlier❤

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    Wow this is a stunning dress.

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    Wow not bad at all.❤❤❤

  • @petro3441
    @petro34416 күн бұрын

    Love the pants. Thankyou for clear demonstration❤❤

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus6 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @loribarton7480
    @loribarton74806 күн бұрын

    Woohoo congratulations!!🎉

  • @joannbates8037
    @joannbates80377 күн бұрын

    Hi Stephanie. Polly Sews just posted a video about recycling a dress she wasn't happy with to a top. I thought of you because you had the same problem she just had with the neckline gaping. She did an inverted pleat and it turned out so cute that I wanted you to see what she did and how it turned out. It almost looks like we could do these inverted pleats at the neckline as an alternative to regular darts. I think her top looks so stylish that I had to tell you about it. Love you, sweet lady. Congratulations on 20,000. Love you and your channel.

  • @I_sew_slow
    @I_sew_slow8 күн бұрын

    🎉Congratulations 🎉

  • @halleluyah757
    @halleluyah7578 күн бұрын

    I have that aqua sky colored mixer...one of my favorite colors

  • @stillstitchin
    @stillstitchin8 күн бұрын

    Congratulations! That was a fun look back at your channel. I always enjoy seeing what you’ve been sewing because you are very practical. Even though things do not always work perfectly, you stick with it and come up with solutions. Enjoy getting that camping trip together. 😊-Deborah

  • @suzyqsmith7310
    @suzyqsmith73108 күн бұрын

    So happy for you but I'm not surprised!! It's easy to tell you're a genuine person and that's what I like, no, love about your channel. I myself am a jack of all trades and master of none from the foothills of Kentucky. I find joy in so many different things and am looking forward to my retirement so I can take some welding classes at our local community college so I can try some metal sculpturing. Keep it up, I so look forward to Fridays and watching your videos.

  • @Patty.198
    @Patty.1988 күн бұрын

    Just found you. NO WAY you are in your 60s! You go, girl❤ PS…Free the arms😊

  • @sandy.is.sewing
    @sandy.is.sewing9 күн бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉