Where did you find the pattern for the Hooverette?

Well said. Well thought. Well edited. Well sewn. Well done. Thank you. I'm currently at the around 60% done stage of handsewing a 1950's dolman sleeve blouse (with underarm gussets) in a cobalt blue wool crepe. It's my way of celebrating finding the fabric on my first visit to an annual fabric destash I went to in the spring. Everything is or is going to be by hand - buttonholes: pad stitching the front facing, collar, and cuffs; prick stitching the edges: my first ever excuse to make my own bias tape; and I'm using the "Good" vintage 'diamond' buttons. Turns out I enjoy basting... I am, thanks to YTU, teaching myself tailoring... and I've been loving it. _GOOGLE_ - "The Ideal Embroidery Hoop and Easel" Patentened by M.A. Maxwell in July 1881. I fell down the rabbit hole so fast and far that I came back with the original successful patent application, signed by the Boston lawyer for one Mary A. Maxwell. It's a Victorian embroidery hoop on a gimble that attaches to the best clamp I've ever met. The clamps sometimes show up on the ebay... I found mine on FB Marketplace being sold as quilting hoop 'decoration' for a sewing room... thank you Almighty Algorithms (both the Old and the AI). Did I mention that it can support the 16" worth of fabric I'm doing my first huge piece on. Only someone who embroiders could design something this brilliant... I'm using a combination of mine and my late Mum's thread. Completely making up the design of a a flower and leaves. It's about the size of my hand so far... Haven't had this much fun in a while. All the very best to you and yours this Holiday Season. Happy Hannukah! - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

Which sewing patterns please? They look so cute

Which patterns did you use for the aprons? Thanks in advance❤

I really like your house dress, which pattern did you use please? I’ve made a hooverette style wrap one but love the shirt style

This is exactly how asymétrique is handled in (haute) couture. You add to smooth for example uneven shoulders - add a very thin shoulder pad to the higher side and then a thicker on the lower side. It would also be the appropriate solution for ppl who lost one arm since the shoulder is often lower. Basically add don't subtract. If you would put an additional dart on the side of the belly without the stoma your eyes and every one elses would automatically be drawn to this area. Our brains try to smooth out asymmetrical facial / body / ... features so helping the brain in doing so is golden. Batting applications in layers like you would use to make your own shoulder pads or to create an understructure for a strapless evening gown are the things to research to make it work. I truly hope, even if this video is older, it might still be read by someone who needs it and let me add you are lovely no matter your looks everyone ❤

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I feel so much better now. I cycle through sewing interests and always see it as a weakness of mine. Never ever did it cross my mind it could be healthy and beneficial for myself. Nora tysm❤

The best thing for me during my teenage problematic skin time was going to a dermatologist and have him look at my acne outbreak. He specifically made a prescription for my skin, it was two creams and it worked so well. The pharmacy had to make it for me so I needed to wait 3 days I think but man it was wonderful

I must have missed this video when it was first released 😮 your fabric flowers are amazing 😍 I really love it and you can see fabric flowers on most garments and accessories throughout the fashion decades so all the effort is worth it I think. I hope you are back with another project soon

I always wanted such a boudoir cap!❤❤❤❤

YOU LOOK LOVELY IN THE CORSET.

Currently rewatching your videos and I do appreciate this longer video. Sometimes I forget how much is edited on sewing videos and I feel like the slowest sahm / seamstress. So this was my friendly reminder to take my time and stop pressuring myself for quick projects. It takes all the joy from me

Nice nail.

You are doing what I have been planning in my head!! I have done silk screening on fabric in the past. I have knitted a tallit and cross stitched the atarah. I now have the cut velvet blanks and I am planning on dying them. Have you ever tried procrion fabric dye as opposed to the Acid? That is what I had planned to do. I would love your opinion. Thank you!! I know this is a year old but I hope your are still checking!! Sharon

it's so cute! Beautiful Barbie dress! Also you get so much snoooow! I recently moved to Madrid (I'm still getting settled lol) and I don't think I've seen an iota of snow lol....maybe in the mountains though

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Thank you Nora!

Something you could do for hand bound eyelets, similar to how i do buttonholes: do a regular plain ol metal grommet set into the garment, then use a buttonhole silk twist to go over and simply cover the metal. For buttonholes, i machine a basic pattern, enough to give me a good raised layer to work with and the buttonhole twist lays so nicely. And no one has to know any different 👀

I flippin' love you, Nora! I have your videos on all the time when I sew 😃

Nice seeing someone doing fire test.

Dear Nora I found your channel few days ago and I love how professional you are, you provide very good information about the art of sewing high quality garments. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and keep your personal life privated! My husband said your skirt fit you just perfect, love from TN

What a stunning dress pattern, fabric and your skills are always improving ❤ really lovely

Your skirt turned out beautifully. I have the Claire Schaffer book but have never used it hahaha! I've dragged it off the shelf after watching this video though ..... the silk/satin shirt you're wearing is beautiful too. Did you make that? If you did, do you mind sharing the pattern? I'm looking for the perfect shirt pattern.

you are the only one who has mentioned sleeves (especially for jackets) that have a 2nd seam???? can you go further in depth on this.

I understand the assignment.

try pulling the front of the skirt uo 1.5 inches. You have a tummy that is not being accomodated.

So pretty, i love circle skirts and pencil skirts, my aunt always said i was born out of time, ❤

Absolutely beautiful... Would love a tutorial video😢

Seri seri moj matori golibu beli

Very cute ❤

No, we ain't!

Sew cute ( like ow I did that)? You make an adorable Barbie!

Those skirt pleats! <3 I hate dealing with so much fabric while I'm making it up, the the swish those kinds of skirts give make it alllllll worthwhile!

Excellent cutting of the gingham fabric. It is perfectly straight

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Thanks for sharing. Nobody in my area sews clothes so this is as close that I get to interacting with other sewers. The dress is cute and definitely is evocative of Barbie. I would do one similar but in black.

You designed a very beautiful dress

Lovely. Thank you

Bravo!!!! Brilliant and looks fabulous girl!

You definitely look like a 40’s housewives down to your shoes and hair. Wear it well. Great job

Those were the good old days. Love it.

This video was such a balm. Thank you for being you and sharing with us!

Hi Nora, how are your migraines going? Is the treatment holding up or have they returned?

for the sheerish blue polyester, you need a beige slip that approximates your skin tone. I love rayon.

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Your patience with this slippery fabric is commendable. It’s going to be beautiful when complete

I just love that green and salmon house dress! OMG that silk--that velvet! Where do you find these fabulous fabrics? What brassiere/bandeau/corset will you wear under the 1920s outfit?