Good to see you, sorry to hear your struggling with your health. I feel the same as you about elastic waisted trousers/skirts, love the look of them on other people but they just don’t suit me. Love all your dyed fabrics. I think you can never have too much leopard print 😂, the green one is gorgeous. I used to use the plastic tag thingy to baste quilts together. Happy birthday for Saturday

Put some stay tape just inside the stitching line on the pocket edges to stabilise them and stop them bagging out. Love your dyeing results ! Edit - if you don't have stay tape, then a thin strip of woven interfacing cut on the grain ironed along the stitching line will work too.

Hi Vicki, nice to see you again, your fabric looks brilliant now you’ve dyed it. Look after yourself and Happy Birthday for Saturday, hope you get your new machine ❤❤

Will wear my leopard print pants tonight in honour of you 😂

Nice to see you again Vickie and that your dying came out as you wanted. Happy Birthday for Saturday my youngest grandaughter will be 21 on Sunday so you share a birthday weekend. Sorry to know you're having a rough time it must be the time of year as I'm having a bad 'flare' it's been over a week now so I'm definitely sympathising 💕 Cheerio Vickie happy sewing take great care of yourself and I've got my fingers crossed you get your sewing machine 😀 xx

Lovely fabrics, you’ve done a great job dying the Wyld leopard print fabric, it looks gorgeous. Take care of yourself & I hope you feel better soon ❤

Lovely to see you tonight Vicki. You really do need to listen to your body. You don't want to miss your wee trip it will do you the world of good to get into the sun. Love all your fabrics. Take care X

Feelin rough myself with my fibro... mind yourself vicki😊

Take care of yourself x

Try stitching clear elastic to the inside of the pocket using a zigzag stitch and slightly stretching the elastic.

Thank you Vicky, this was very helpful. I have RA and fibro and am always looking for ways to make sewing easier. I've put a few things in my amazon basket now! Take care x

For the gorgeous gold/bronze fabric why not a co-ord set either trousers and top or skirt and top. The leopard print stretch denim which every other blogger I’ve watched raves overt it, think it would be a big mistake to dye it. Best of luck on that one no doubt you will prove me wrong.

Hi again Vickie, nice to see you back and that you had a nice holiday. You do look relaxed, it is nice to have a change of scene. Your skirt looks very nice on you. Good luck with the dying of the fabric I hope that it is a success x

What about a coord? You love the idea of a skirt but had the idea of a shirt dress… maybe find a top pattern that would go with the skirt and do both - can wear together or as separates 🤔

This is the first vlog of yours that I’ve watched. I love your approach to the splits of the Saltwater Slip Dress. Great idea that I’m going to use from now on. I have subscribed to your channel for more wisdom 😃 x

Hi Vicki, your skirt is beautiful, it really suits you. Loved your fabric especially the gold/bronze one which will look fab as a skirt. Glad you enjoyed your holiday. ❤❤

Your bias skirt is gorgeous x

Glad you got away, a change of scenery is always good isn’t it. I’ve been using the hand splints and finding them quite helpful

So glad you went on holiday Vicki and you enjoyed it. Your fabric is gorgeous and the gold/bronze fabric would make a beautiful bias skirt.❤

I love your skirt Vicky, it’s a beautiful colour. I think the fabric you got from me would make a beautiful version & I like the idea of loose trousers too. I can’t wait to see the fabric made up & I’m so happy you love it 🥰

Thank you. I have osteo-arthritis in my thumb joints and tendonitis. The past 8 months have been difficult for me to do daily tasks let alone sewing! I have been plugging away at it, though. Will be having surgery soon. I appreciate any tips that can help me (and others) continue to sew. There are some youtube videos on hand yoga that can be helpful. An artist/quilter has some and her name is Heidi Parkes.

Hi Vicki, I love the buttons, very pretty. I'll go and have a look for those on their website. I hope you have a lovely holiday, a change of scene and some relaxation can do us so much good x

Hi Vickie, lovely to see you again. The plans for your trousers sounds great love the fabric you have chosen, I hope that you do have enough over to make a matching top. Your blouse looks lovely on you and I like the colour. It does look comfortable. Have a great week and happy sewing 🪡🧵

Love the crafty pie fabrics that green one is ❤❤❤

Hi Vicki, I think your blouse is lovely it’s a really nice shape. Your fabrics are gorgeous, I love the crafty pie fabric I haven’t bought any yet but I don’t know if I can resist much longer. Have a great holiday and enjoy the sun. ❤❤

Another great vlog , love the Maude blouse I’ve just bought it but didn’t know what size to make , is it very oversized 😊

Hi Vicki, i think your blouse suits you, never tried Style arc patterns, but they look interesting, Love the fabric haul,. have a lovely holiday, with some nice sunshine to warm your bones. Hugs Jean.xx

I love the plans for the trousers and the last two fabrics! (very rare me liking a print!) i'd like to hear your thoughts once you've sewed them up. i havent tried any style arc patterns yet.Also thanks for the reminder for Sunday!!!! id have missed it.

Lovely skirt Vicky, I got myself one of the Willcom splints you mentioned in your last vlog. Very impressed with the quality. I feel it gives my thumb and that part of my hand a chance to relax whilst being supported by the splint. Anyway, thank you so much for your advice x

Lovely vlog Vicki. I love your Bedrock tee and the way you customised the neckband. 👏💕

Lovely makes. The binding on the back of the neck of your t-shirt looks very professional 👌 x

Lovely makes 😊 What a good idea to use a different rotary blade for the armholes on your tshirt.

Both lovely makes vicky x

I have one of those scalloped rotary cutter blades. What are they actually for? Are they used kind of like pinking shears?

Lovely makes again Vicki. I love your glasses ... I am always on the lookout for frames that are different. ❤

These are great tips! Especially the neck collar and electric scissors. ❤

Hi Vicky, thank you so much for this very useful video. I am going to look into the electric scissors, the heated neck and back thingy and the thumb brace. I should have just said everything haha. Anyway Mr Googlepants says :- Baby Lock sewing and embroidery machines are made by Brother and are almost identical internally to their Brother counterparts. The main differences are the brand name, accent colors, and under-lid stitch chart. So there you have it for those looking at buying an overlocker.... Take care x

You are incredibly Vicky - how you manage to make incredible things is inspiring x

Thank you for the info Vicki, I've ordered the Willcom thumb brace. I use Fiskar Easy Action Softgrip fabric scissors which I find much easier to use than traditional scissors because they are sprung and open automatically 😊

Thank you for the info Vicki, I've ordered the Willcom thumb brace. I use Fiskar Easy Action Softgrip fabric scissors which I find much easier to use than traditional scissors because they are sprung and open automatically 😊

Some great tips Vicki. Your Donny looks great and I love the tee shirt pattern. It’ll be a lovely palate cleanser after your gorgeous Frocktails dress 💕

Wow you look stunning 😊

This was so helpful!! Thank you for taking the time to make it.

I have found this incredibly helpful - given me some ideas on how to help myself. Thank you so much for sharing xx

Thank you for sharing Vicky, this was very useful.

Hi again Vickie, thank you for your hints and tips they're very useful. I have osteoarthritis everywhere had knees and hips replaced also I had decompression for my spondylitis which if I'm totally honest hasn't really helped. I told you last week about my hands. I saw a hand surgeon but all the joints in all the fingers are too fused he did offer me injections and or surgery for my thumbs but like you I don't want to lose sewing time, I sew every day its my 'need' and distraction. I shall look at the splints you mentioned as the ones I have aren't helpful. Thanks again Vickie happy sewing

Thank you so much for sharing your aids…some things I’ve never heard of so I’ll take a look….keep well ❤😊