Your Ilford Jacket turned out so well! I like the matching thread; part of me liked the idea of the contrast, but using the matching thread really makes the beautiful buttons stand out. Given your color palate for this year, your jacket is going to be a great addition to your wardrobe. You top is lovely as well. Hopefully your son's new puppy (which is absolutely adorable) will help your family in healing a bit. I can't believe how many sewing videos I've missed! It is going to take me a while to catch up. We're trying to get settled, but it's a slow process. I'm finally wanting to sew, so I may have to take a break from house organizing to working on the sewing room. It has continued to be fun finding pieces of fabric scattered throughout my boxes. I unearthed a gorgeous blue and white stripe cotton that I asked myself why I hadn't made anything with it yet. It will be perfect for spring. I don't know about you, but I sure am looking forward to spring!!!

Love the dress and pattern on you Cynthia. Very chic

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Very smart to select a pattern that would let the fabric shine! Thank you for walking through the construction details, that helps me understand the pattern.

I have made the walk boldly pants. I found the instructions easy to follow and the pattern well drafted. I will size down in the next ones I make, probably by 2 sizes. Beautiful dress and nice review.

Great review, and gorgeous dress, Cynthia! 💗

Hi Cynthia - I haven’t heard of Emporia Patterns, I’ll definitely check them out. The dress and the fabric are gorgeous.

Your dress is stunning Cynthia! I really love the style on you. And great job on the pattern review too. Thank you!

Out of all the Indy patterns, which has the most thorough explanation and instructions for beginners? I have not used a lot of Indy patterns. Thank you btw the dress is beautiful 😻

Your dress is beautiful! I am going to look at the pattern tomorrow.

The graduation dress is gorgeous! Congratulations on your son graduating and on making that beautiful dress.

Excellent video! The right tool can make for easier sewing and improve results. I have a collection of pins and prefer the glass head ones. I ironed a plastic head pin and it was very hard to get it off my iron. Also I have learned to keep magnetic pin holders away from my iron. It wasn’t a pretty story.

The pants look great on, I never wear things tucked in so the back having a different color would not be an issue especially since they are beautifully made. I hope you enjoy them, adjust them if you need to but wear them because they are a classic. Love the bag, it looks professionally sewn! Have you made a lot of bags, this one is a awesome . Love the puppy with his little velvet ears, so sweet. Enjoy your makes, thanks for the inspiration.💕💕💕

Lovely garments! I think my favorite is the pretty print blouse with the dark green jeans. I’m going to do this for 2025 and use it as a tool to help me be more focused on finishing a project before starting another . Looking forward to seeing your 2025 nine makes

I watched this for the zillionth time and sent a link to one of my son’s friends in Texas to show him how beautiful the Blue Ridge Parkway is!

Your fabrics are gorgeous, your use of color and texture worked to create depth and richness in this quilt. A beautiful reflection of your creativity .

I decided not to use linen for pants anymore because it seems like the pants grow during the day to be too loose.

Hi, Cynthia! I think your linen pants are more of an oops than a fail. Your husband and son are correct - just wear shirts that you can wear untucked. No one will ever know. They look great! I love the colors in your crocheted throw.

I think the shirt looks really nice! I like the black band.😅 Now that pocketbook looks so cool! You did an awesome job with that! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Those are pretty trousers! The single digit temps here froze my water line for the 2nd year in a row. (It was buried to close to the surface, apparently.) Stay cozy. I love that plush looking afghan. Jubal's cute!

Wonderful info and gorgeous makes, Cynthia! 💗

Gorgeous makes, Cynthia! Totally agree with your hubs and son about the waistband - no one will know! Maybe try washing and drying the pants, and they may shrink a little? Such a shame if you have to cut the length! They are such a fab workhorse and staple! Your pouch, bag, and blankie are fantastic, also! 💗

Oh my goodness - the puppy is adorable! Love the bag and the blanket. I just love the colours. I think the Pietras look really good on you and I hope you wear them. Xx

Gday Cynthia. Hope all is good with you? Your makes are beautiful 😀 Do not be too disheartened with your pants, look upon the fabric as a fun contrast 😀 Such a cutie-pie puppy 🐕🐾 The thanku & appreciation goes to YOU, for all your hard work that you do bringing us your wonderful videos. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing. Ana. 🪡✂🧵💙

Your puppy is so cute. I love your Petra pants, despite that little mistake. They look nice and neat. Love the top you are wearing too. Lovely video ❤

Frustrating about the pants but they are beautifully sewn. The bags are gorgeous. I have a Pepper doggie too 😊! Jubil is adorable.

Hi Cynthia, what great recommendations, my favorite is the skirt by sew house seven👏👏. I don’t have any of your mentioned patterns 🤣. Thank you for these suggestions 🙌🏻🙌🏻. Take care and Happy Sewing, Karen

Cynthia, they are such good recommendations for a beginner sewist.

Lovely pants🙂

Some great and really interesting choices there Cynthia, not just boring tops and A line skirts ! Well done. ❤

I love that bag! The fabric is gorgeous.

Where do you send it off for printing?

Good plans🙂

The Wilder blouse is so flattering ❤

Great list for a beginner. I’d forgotten about the Wilder Gown/Top. I love FPC so I really should consider getting that one.

Hi Cynthia. Great patterns. I love Friday Pattern Company too. ❤ Diann

All good options for beginners. I have not made any of these and I did not know that Dear And Doe was purchased by Closet Core did you say?

Gday. Happy New year. I know it looks like I have not commented for a bunch of time, I eventually figured out on my other channel, my comments were not showing, so frustrating. Great patterns there 🙂 Both Michelle (Sewing Bunny) & I have made the NL 6434, I did the 1 the model is wearing & Michelle did the peplum ruffle 1 🙂 Look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵🙂

I love your Ilford. I’ve been debating whether to purchase this pattern and you’ve convinced me.

Hey Cynthia! Great variety in your list! I'm doing the #MakeFive with Rochelle at Rochelle.Handmade.Designs. It's better for my slow sewing style. 😅

Purple is a beautiful color on you. The Ilford jacket looks great as well as the Sew House Seven cheetah top. Nice. Scripture promises to comfort those who mourn. May your family receive God’s peace through Christ.

You have a great list on your Make 9 Cynthia! I look forward to seeing them all come to life!

Great choices, Cynthia! Looking forward to following along! I made a dress a couple years ago very similar to the first one you showed, and, I absolutely love it! It is one of my all-time fave makes, ever! 💗

Great make 9 plans. Lots of different types of patterns

I love snow but hate driving in it 😊. I love your #MakeNine choices. I have my #MakeNine video up.

Nice choices, Cynthia. I'm in the process of trying to put a make 9 together. It's taking me as long as it would to sew something up - I keep changing my mind.

Hi Cynthia! I love your make nine plans! There were three of them that I really liked. A circle them and screenshot them so I could remember to go look them up later. One was Friday pattern company and I can't remember the other two.

Nice assortment of patterns on your Make 9. Good luck with it. I’m planning on recording my Make9 video tomorrow so keep a watch out for it.

Hi Cynthia, I’ve decided not to do a Make 9 this year…..I’m too easily distracted by other patterns! What I have planned though is to just sew from my stash, which seems to have grown dramatically in 2024. How will I do?!!! We shall see. 😊❤

All 5 are beautiful, but I completely agree with the Fringe Dress being number 1 - it’s absolutely stunning!!