3 CHALLENGING Sews This Week - Plus a Window Cleaner!!

This week in the Sewing room I started off making a basic T shirt which I also made 2 dresses New Look 6022 and Burda 6540.
Thanks as ever to Jen ‪@TodayinJensSewingRoom‬ for starting off this hashtag and creating such a wonderful community.
Patterns mentioned;
New Look 6022 - Loose dress
Burda 6540 - T Shirt dress
Simplicity 8987 - Raglan Top
Burda 6329 - Top I am wearing
Elbe Texties - Sorrento Hat
Thanks so much for watching and your continued support for my channel.
Happy Sewing
Carole
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[@annerobinson647]

Well done Carole. I think the gathering solution is genius😂

[@socarole66]

Thanks Anne, I would never have thought of it if I hadn’t had the dress pattern already out, funny how these things happen! Happy weekend 🧵😊

[@SewMyTime]

What a week!! Productive and challenging. Like you, all my earlier patterns are just “cut out” - a problem as my weight fluctuates and I don’t always want to keep buying more patterns - especially when I already have it. Love the blue dress and the elastic at the back is so effective. Your Burda dress is lovely too and you could get away with it as a dress. Welled up at your Rainbow Bridge frame - beloved pets are so priceless and always with us long after they have crossed the bridge. Enjoy your weekend with your granddaughter. Happy Sewing. Lynne

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment Lynne. Why oh why were we so shortsighted as to cut out those patterns 🤣. The Burda dress I have actually made into a more decent length dress for me before and added ties on the side, I love that shape of dress! I really didn't understand what people meant about the rainbow bridge but it is wonderful isn't it. We still miss little Mickey and I'm sure we will for a while but it is getting easier. Have a great week 🧵😊

[@farmwife7944]

Love your makes. I sat down to watch this because I gave my normally well behaved Coverpro a time out. I told her if she refused to behave she would go out the window, meanwhile I am eating ice cream and watching you. Thanks for understanding. ❤️

[@socarole66]

Oh dear that did make me laugh but so sorry your machine is being troublesome 🤣. I hope as your comment was three hours ago all is well in your household now and you are friends again! Thanks so much for your comment. 🧵😊

[@farmwife7944]

@@socarole66 oh yes, indeed. she decided it was in her best interest to behave and together we finished the hems on the tee shirt and I wore it today.

[@jennetthamilton971]

Great job figuring out how to save your makes. It's so satisfying to figure out how to make things work out! I've only visited England once, and that was almost 18 years ago. My husband and I stayed with my cousins in Hythe. They took us to visit Southampton, Stonehenge, Beaulieu, Isle of Wight, a little village that was popular because of witch who lived there, and The New Forest. I LOVED The New Forest. All the ponies, horses and donkeys, I was in 7th Heaven. They also took us to a Donkey Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight. It was actually closed for the season but when the owner found out we were visiting from Canada he opened it for us to tour. Amazing! I have a thing for donkeys!

[@socarole66]

Hi there, thanks so much for your comment. How wonderful that you have been to all those places in the UK. Most people tend to visit the big cities whereas you were shown 'real' England. How funny you should mention the witch village as a couple of weeks ago in a Friday sews at the end I showed some photos from a walk we did around Burley, I bet that was the witch place you were referring to. If you check out the end of the 19th April Friday sews you may well recognise it! It is 10 mins from where I live. Aww Donkeys, we went to a sanctuary last year in Devon and of course Trish (Pinkys Farm) has two gorgeous ones! Thanks again 🧵😊

[@jennetthamilton971]

@socarole66 I wasn't sure where in England you lived. I bet it was the same Witch village. I didn't want to visit the cities, I wanted to see little places.

[@socarole66]

@@jennetthamilton971 thanks wonderful, I am so glad you did that. Most tourists stay in London which is completely different to the rest of the country! X

[@kathymcconville6428]

Carole, I admire your determination. I think....I know I'd have put them in the scrap pile. You made them all work and they are all nice garments. Hope you have a week of smooth sailing.

[@socarole66]

Ha ha I am sure you wouldn't have given in Kathy! Thanks so much for your kind comments on them and yes, a smoother week would be must easier for me! Hope you are having a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

You have had quite the week! I think you have more patience me!! The new jacket will be just as adorable! ❤️❤️

[@socarole66]

Oh I think you also combat a lot of challenges, think about all those lovely Easter dresses you made that didn't go to plan straight away! It's so funny as it is harder to do this jacket as the other one I just copied, this one I'm having to plan it 🤣. Hope you are having a great weekend 🧵😊

[@carolgardiner7983]

I am so happy you were able to fix all you makes so you are happy with them and can wear them. They are all lovely and I really like the fabrics you chose. This week was working on a dress for my granddaughter and somehow I sewed the straps to the bottom of the little yoke instead of the top. When I held it up and looked at it I couldn't believe it. Not sure how that happened but I'll be using my trusty seam ripper tomorrow to rip it all out. Ugh. My granddaughters love Poke'mon. Good thing they don't watch your videos or they would be asking me to make them a jacket . Hopefully next week's sews go more smoothly. Thanks for sharing

[@socarole66]

Oh Carol! Your comment did make me smile but it was only because that is the sort of thing I would do! I have sewn pockets onto the ankles of trousers before 🤪. Hope you get it fixed or by the time you read this comment it is fixed! So you know all about Pokemon too I guess 🤣. I still need to learn to play the game though so my Grandson and I don't just look at the cards. Thanks so much for watching and your comment 😊🧵

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Hi Carole! You had a full week. I used to do the same this as you… I cut a size 8… it always fit and I never looked at measurements… I do miss those days. 😂 Thanks for sharing your makes! You have some beautiful items for all you went through. The frame with Mickey is just precious!! I was so happy to see the little ones jacket… and I can’t wait to see the next one. My son loved Pokémon … many years ago! ❤ Diann

[@socarole66]

That is so funny that you used to do the same as me! We were just trying to be organised weren't we and I never dreamt I would ever put on weight 😂. I do hope you have a good weekend and hope the eye is still behaving 😘🍓x

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Well… you’ve certainly had a week!! I do like all the garments you made though. How sweet of Mary to send you that frame! Have a good weekend with baby girl! Xx 💞

[@socarole66]

Thank you Izzy, that T shirt was a nightmare this week. In my head I gave it 1 1/2 hours to make and I ended up battling with it for 2 nights!! I can't wait to see Chloe as she is now crawling, I am looking forward to seeing my Son panicking over everything she heads for 😂, remember those days?! Have a wonderful weekend and smooth sailing xxx💗

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

@@socarole66 I do remember those days! 😂

[@user-wu7sv6hr7v]

Oh,n I have that first pattern but haven't made the short-sleeved one yet - your solution turned out so well, as did the other items that all presented challenges - all pretty fabrics, too. I was glad to see Mickey's photo behind you. I realized the other day our windows need a wash and I'm inspired to get it done! We had some good weather but the past week has been gloomy everyday and 16 out of 20 weekends so far this year we have had rain where I live - good for the flowers, but also for the weeds, too! When your older grandson outgrows the new jacket, his little brother will be able to wear it - hopefully he'll like Pokemon, too!

[@socarole66]

Hi there and thanks for your comment. Don't worry about that pattern as I love it and have made it about 5 times it was just the short sleeve version that looked strange and also I used cotton jersey whereas I have used fabrics with more drape before. You are right about the jacket I hadn't thought about that, the little one knows Pokemon obviously because of his brother but it will only be a matter of time before he enjoys it. You are right about the rain but as you say the gardens are looking very lush and my husband can't keep on top of cutting the lawn 🤣. Thanks so much for reaching and hope you have a dry and sunny week ahead. 🧵😊

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Thanks for a great video I had an eye procedure so no sewing for a month i will be looking forward to all the fabulous utubers to keep me amused to i can sew again see you next time 😊😊😊

[@socarole66]

Oh Robyn, I wish you well in your eye recovery and I hope you get the improvement you are hoping for. We will just have to keep you entertained Sewing wise then until you can get back to your machines! Take care xx❤️

[@LaraSchiffbauer]

You certainly put in a lot of work, but you made each garment so unique and special. That's how you know you are an excellent sewist, you can problem solve and come to a successful solution! I can't wait to see the Pokemon jacket! My nephew loved Pokemon about 15 years ago, my kids loved Pokemon about 10 years ago and now my husband and I play Pokemon Go and still love Pokemon! I hope you have a very happy weekend!

[@socarole66]

Thank you Lara, I think as I have a channel and people to answer too it gives me the strength to concur the sewing challenges and you do the same!! How funny you play Pokemon Go as I used to play that with my Grandson when we walked Mickey together, it kept him walking 🤣 I can't believe it's still going after all these years. Hope you have a good weekend too 🧵😊

[@cindyshober7459]

Hi Carole. Come on over to the dark side, Indie patterns. LOL. Maybe you won't be struggling so much. I do love your makes and you always come thru and make them work!

[@socarole66]

Ha ha that is so funny thank you. I will admit the Indie section in my drawers is getting larger dare I say it!!Thanks so much for watching and have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@AndraMakes]

You had quite the adventures this week, Carole! Way to hang in there and persevere! Great saves! What a sweet gift from Mary! Have a wonderful weekend with your precious granddaughter, and HBD to your son! 😘💗

[@socarole66]

Oh it was a fun week in that room! Wasn't Mary just so thoughtful to send the photo frame, she really has a heart of gold. I am excited to see little Chloe as she has just started crawling! Now the fun begins 😂 Have a wonderful extended weekend xxx💗

[@nancyhilborn885]

All your makes turned out in the end. One of the things I enjoy about sewing is the creative aspect and overcoming challenges provides opportunities to be creative

[@socarole66]

That is exactly right Nancy, don't we seem to learn something with every project and very often that helps us when another challenging issue come along! Thanks so much for watching and enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@InAgatasCottage]

I am so sorry you had a challenging week with sewing. I get it. Sometimes, simplest patterns drive us insane. All your makes are lovely. Both Alice and Kris love pokemon 😂 I promised them matching red hoodies with a pikachu patch on front :) I have fabric, i have patches just didn't had a chance to do it yet. I am thinking if doing matching hoodies for them for Father's Day.

[@socarole66]

Hi Agata! This really was a simple pattern’ on paper’ but ended up needing way more brain power than I anticipated. If you make those hoodies for Father’s Day that will be wonderful, a real Father ‘daughter bonding thing! So you can’t escape Pokémon talk either ha ha. Have a great week xxx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Wow well done for persevering!!!! What a week! We are going through a huge Pokémon phase in our house.. so I’m learning all those names too 😂😂😂 lovely vlog as always ❤❤

[@socarole66]

Oh how funny that your boys are beginning to like Pokemon as well. I remember trying to learn the game to play with my son when we was about 7 and took him to a special Pokemon exhibition 🤣. I still don't understand the game so I really should learn it now. I do know how many times Charmander evolves though! 😂😂. I am forever having to print off colouring pages for the boys of the characters, keeps them busy for hours! Thanks so much for watching and hope you are having a fab weekend 🧵😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

@@socarole66 that is too funny! I’m constantly hearing about charmander evolving 😂😂😂 the things we learn! Have a wonderful weekend Carole!

[@user-pp8yo9fn6j]

Perseverence ! IT still turned out great. Nancy Ziemen's book explains those side wrinkles and you may need a sway back adjustment. I always look forward to seeing your makes. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for your comment. I have never had an issue with that pattern before so it must be because the cotton jersey was more structured than other fabrics I have used. The top is quite boxy though with no shaping at all. Hope you have a good weekend too 🧵😊

[@lydiadossantos9099]

All your makes is lovely, and thank you for sharing your pictures at the end. Enjoying every bit of it

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Lydia, that is so kind of you. Enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@terrisaliba3793]

You're so resourceful Carole! The ruched t-shirt sleeve detail looks very pretty. I had to chuckle when you originally placed the tie on the sleeve and trimmed it - it looked like insect antennae 😂 😂. The dresses are so pretty and again the genius way you dealt with the neckline by inserting elastic worked like magic! How do you come up with these salvaging ideas?? The last dress is my favourite - love the fabric and the colors! Have an awesome weekend!

[@socarole66]

Oh those ties 😂, I had envisioned them looking amazing and you could see my disappointment. As you say, they really did look like antennas didn’t they. I am so glad you said you liked the last dress as very few people have commented on it which got me a little worried! I know it’s bright but it is for a holiday. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend too 🧵😊

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

You've had a week Carole. We all have them, don't we? You've ended up with lovely makes, so, worth the persistence. We have been spoilt getting 3 vlogs thus week. Enjoy your weekend and I hope your sons gifts go down well with him.

[@socarole66]

Three vlogs I know! It was just the way it worked out with the collab and my anniversary, I really didn't think that through did I 😂. I am excited to give my son his sleep shorts and I had some fabric left over so he has a pair of boxers as well for a laugh. I would never have shown those on the channel, he would kill me 🤣🤣. Have a great weekend too 🧵😊

[@nancynewman6592]

I took notes on how you saved your makes! Thanks :). I had a massive fail this week, and it cannot be saved after hours and hours of work for a faced JERSEY!! top. So frustrated. It was a New Look pattern, and so badly drafted. I did the sleeves 5 times to get them to fit. IN the end I had to recut the top of the cap down a full size. Only to sew up the sides and the body was wrong, in spite of tons of measuring and comparing and working out the drape for the weight of jersey. I enjoy watching how others 'save' their item, and usually I can. I am encouraged by yours and will try to throw off the funk of this week! I am going to do the elastic on the sleeve and back of jersey dress on items this summer. Looks great!

[@socarole66]

Oh no Nancy! Which New Look pattern was it? That is so odd for there to be such a mistake in it. That sounds like you have put in so much hard work to make it fit and look right. Not surprised you are a bit fed up! I liked the elastic bit too as quite often dresses just hang down my back, so easy to do as well! Wishing you more success next week and thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@carolwampler1764]

Carole, you persevered with your makes this week, and they are lovely, fitting you quite well. Your grandson will be so happy to have his coat like his younger brother. Love the picture frame and the picture of Mickey. What a sweet gift!

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Carole, I think the shirt turned out beautiful! I've only done one raglan top and it was short sleeve. I'm rarely do long sleeve for anything, so I wouldn't know the difference.😢 I was having problems with comments also so was Grace. Check your Held for Review drop down in the comments section in KZbin Studio and see if your missing comments are there. You have some beautiful lakes, Carole. I love the dress with the bucket hat.😅

[@ZeldaSews]

Window washer interruptions! Ha ha ha.😅

[@socarole66]

It is so funny when you just see the broom now! They aren't allowed to go up ladders anymore so no face at the window😂

[@socarole66]

Thanks Zelda, I think because I made this one in a cotton jersey the sleeves didn't drop as they have before with other fabrics but I am happy with it now. I did look for those comments there actually as I have been caught out before! Have a great extended weekend xx

[@socarole66]

Wasn't Mary so kind as to send me that frame, it brought tears to my eyes that she thought of that. My Grandson is being very impatient for the jacket! I embroidered another patch today so now 2 done and he wants lots more 😂. I think I should get his Mum over to do them, don't you?! Thanks for watching and enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi Carole - I have had patterns that say coverstitch or finish your neck seams before you sew the shoulders together is great as long as you can stop the two pieces from moving. I don't know if you had that issue, but if anyone else does, the best thing to do is to tack the edge together so that when you sew, it doesn't move.

[@socarole66]

Hi Jeanette, the shoulders didn't move but I can see how they would when you sew them. I mean it was a less fiddly way to do it which I suppose would suit a beginner. I still tack lots of things by hand 😂, I know, I am still old school! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@dotschischloh9767]

Hi Carol, I had to laugh 😂when you showed cutting your sleeves on the bias. I routinely do that as I batwing arms💪🏻. I find the bias adds ease and makes the sleeve much more comfortable. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful makes.❤️🧵🪡

[@socarole66]

That is really interesting! I really thought I was breaking all the rules doing that but you are right, the drape is far better. Not surprised you do it and now I know we are ‘allowed’ I shall do it again, pattern permitting of course 😂. Enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@lisart2488]

Hi Carole I meant to comment before when you were talking about the cost of getting a pdf pattern printed - I use CLC Print, thinner paper option, and they are very reasonable. Also with Love Notions you can print A4 from home only the pages you need for the view you want. They tell you what pages to print in the instructions. You can also use layers on acrobat reader to only print the size or sizes you need. Apologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs! Always enjoy your videos.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for the PDF printing comment. You are not alone in recommending CLC so I will definitely give those a go next time. Someone else said about L N and only printing what you needed but I couldn't find that and then couldn't decide the view I wanted anyway so printed them all! No worries at all for letting me know those details, I need reminding of those things all the time! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Well, that was such a week. I know how you feel. I have been sewing the same blouse all week and having mixed results. I was having such issues that I pulled out my owner's manual to make sure I was making buttonholes the recommended way. I almost put that blouse in the naughty corner to have a think about all the trouble it has given me. I think I will make my next project out of a kinder fabric than viscose, maybe some cotton. I was using a pattern which used 1/4 inch seam allowances and it's just plain old hard to control viscose with such a narrow seam allowance. I think it's about five mm. Lessons learned.

[@socarole66]

Hi Marcia, sorry you've had a troublesome week too! Now a 1/4 inch seam allowance gets me really cross, there is no margin for error at all 😂. As you say, viscose can be a handful but I really do prefer the feel of it as opposed to cotton which is lovely to sew with. You win some you lose some eh? Thanks so much for watching and I wish you a better week next week! 🧵😊

[@mauimedows]

That new look dress pattern is one of my true and trusted patterns. Made it a few times including the bag . I love it . New look pattern patterns always work out great for me .

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for that comment! It is funny but I did look at the bag and think it was a really handy pattern to have which I have overlooked for a long time. I am the same with New Look patterns, they just fit me and they are always relatively simple but with good fabrics, they can look amazing. Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@rholt8800]

Your first tee shirt is a boxy pattern and the fabric has a lot of cotton in it with a lot of body.

[@socarole66]

Yes you are right, the design is boxy and it's never worried me before being a long sleeved top. I had made it about 5 times before but I suppose the short sleeves made it look different and as you say, I had never made it in a cotton jersey before. Thanks for your comment 🧵😊

[@ChristineSewsALot]

You were determined to get that dress done! I do like your Burda pool coverup. I totally understand the siblings asking can I have one too? I cannot say no either.

[@socarole66]

Ha ha like every project , I always want to get it done before I start another however annoying it may be 🤣. That doesn't count for the jacket though, I'm dragging my feet on that one 🙈 x

[@AdamSews]

Wow you’ve had a week of challenges, why is it’s sometimes the things we think would be the easiest cause us the most bother! Lovely photo frame, so lovely having him up in your sewing room with you ❤❤

[@socarole66]

Exactly Adam. I thought I would just run up that T shirt in a hour, how wrong I was 🤣. Mickey never stayed too long in my room so I'm glad he is with me all the time now ❤️🐶 xx

[@debbiecarter6430]

Oh Carole, what a week. I couldn’t help laugh at your sleeve tie but you sorted it out beautifully in the end. Lovely photos of the forest. My Mum was from Hythe so we had many happy holidays with my Grandparents down there. Still try and get down once every few years. x

[@socarole66]

Oh those ties 🤣, I really did think I had the perfect solution there! The New Forest is such a wonderful and vast area, I love that you know where I mean and can imagine it. We are so lucky to have it on our doorstep and it was only during Covid that we really discovered more of it. Have a great weekend and thanks for your comment 🧵😊

[@CCTippers]

Hello from Dorset, just found you, love the channel, I’ve been teaching myself sewing for a good few years and like you I did the same chop and sew and with that very dress pattern from New Look, I’m going to re do that one again I think with a little extra sewing knowledge, hopefully it should turn out a bit more like yours. So very sorry for the loss of your little dog, not easy, xx

[@socarole66]

Hello and thanks for finding my channel and taking the time to comment. It has been hard losing little Mickey, thank you for your kindness. That New Look dress is a really cute one, hope you have success with it next time. We all learn something on every single project! Have a great week and thanks again 🧵😊

[@theresawagner2642]

Hi Carole- I love that you have that Rainbow Bridge poem and photo of Mickey in your sewing room. I have photos of past kitties up on our fridge and also poems. And you are going to be sooooooooooooooo adorable sashaying around the pool in the sweet dress/swim suit cover up. I also do love that blouse on your manikin, Such lovely fabric! Happy Weekend Carole!

[@socarole66]

Hi Theresa, that was so sweet of Mary wasn’t it and I love that I now know what the ‘rainbow bridge’ is. We do have a lovely large scale drawing of Mickey that someone did for us years ago, that is now over our fireplace. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my swimsuit cover up, as not many people had mentioned it ‘I was getting worried it was a bit ‘out there’! Happy weekend to you too 🧵😊

[@annsheldrake3554]

Lovely makes again this week and beautiful fabrics.

[@socarole66]

Thank you very much. Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@jankerslake5813]

Isn’t it funny when you think you have a straightforward garment to make and it all goes awry - but you pulled them back and they all look great. I especially love that little blue patterned dress. Very smart and summery. I’m just about to put a zip Into my only 2nd pair of trousers. I’m not looking forward to it. 🙄 Well done on the dip in the sea Carole - I’ve only managed a paddle to my knees so far. Still a bit chilly 🥶! Have a good week.

[@socarole66]

I know, I thought that T shirt would be so easy as I had made that pattern many times before, not so lucky! Well, we do learn something from our challenges don’t we and I certainly learnt about cotton jerseys and raglans! I always dread putting zips in then realise, if you do it steadily one step at a time the zip is done before I know it. Good luck with yours. the sea was certainly chilly but my daughter headed in first so I had no choice but to follow 🤣. Have a great week 🧵😊

[@user-nv2iu5ki7v]

I'm trying to comment on vlogs. Well done for persevering with your makes. Its great to see how you overcame the problems and gives us viewers ideas ❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for your comment! I am glad I fixed those issues but that T shirt had me so frustrated! It was meant to have been the quickest project of the week and it really wasn't. Have a great weekend and thanks again 🧵😊

[@Lorij83]

I love that your older grandson wants a jacket, too.

[@socarole66]

They just have to keep Nanny busy don't they 😂. As he is older though he is more demanding, little Charlie was just happy with anything! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Carole! I spotted that frame instantly! I love the picture you put in there and that you got to read about the Rainbow bridge🌈, it's a comfort to a lot of us pet parents, I'm sure. Wow! You tackle every challenge and somehow get through in the end, with a beautiful garment! ❤ Despite it all, everything come out so pretty! And how lucky you get to make another jacket🤣! The Disney store will want to hire you soon, and how cool that Nanny makes these things, and he gets to design it himself basically?! The photos were so cool, you really go on an adventure when you go for a walk. Did you feed the horses? PS the window washer would have scared the heck out of me!💓💜

[@socarole66]

Mickey looks so good in your frame, thank you again for such a kind gift. I didn't let anything defeat me this week as that is the problem with having a channel, I always feel responsible and answerable to someone 😂. I am not sure I would use the word 'lucky' making another jacket, this child is older and more demanding! Plus he wants all the colours right for each character, not just Nanny's interpretation 😉. We did not feed the horses no, they scare me!! Now a Window washer, he is ok, I would feed him 😂😂. Have a great weekend xxxx

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

@@socarole66 let me guess who that window washer is? 🤣🤣

[@donnad8142]

Possible update to first shirt would be to add this simple placket. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmerq4dse859p8k Could be knit or woven. I'm going to use technique on ready to wear t-shirts. Will be tucking top of placket in prior to sewing to finish neck edge as I will not be adding a band or tie at top of placket

[@socarole66]

Thanks very much for that video link. I am going to have a look at that whilst I am away, it seems to have great ideas. Whenever I have made that top before I have never had an issue, it was purely down to the quite rigid cotton jersey I think. Thanks for watching and taking the time to find the video for me 🧵😊

[@moira7083]

Carole, I always have issues with raglan sleeves and in my case it’s about adjusting for the shoulder width - with set in sleeves, it’s easy to adjust to fit my narrow shoulders- but with Reagan, how do you know how much to reduce the width?? Because I love raglan sleeves, in the end I made a block and use this to check against a new pattern, guesstimate the amendments and run off a toile! It’s tedious but it works for me. Thank you for your videos, always interesting!,😊

[@socarole66]

You are right Moira. I quite often bring in a neck line but that isn't so easy for a raglan is it. Well done to you for making a block for a well fitting one. This normally works for me so well but I've only made long sleeves with the pattern. The short sleeves being in cotton jersey just stuck out! Ah well, every day's a School day as they say 🤣. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@kgflcreations]

Wow Carole, you had a challenging week, but you persevered and made it through the end with wonderful makes👏👏. I went back to your last video and I didn’t see my comment, which is weird. I wrote about a similar Butterick pattern. Did you contact YT about this glitch? Have a wonderful weekend 💞💞

[@socarole66]

Hi Karen, I just don't understand what KZbin does sometimes! I think it removes comments if you put a link in or use an odd word!! Someone else told me about that Butterick pattern and that really is a dead ringer for the Patina. We have our challenges every week in our sewing rooms don't we but normally not so many 🤣. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a great weekend too 😊💕

[@clairerosey9921]

Oh Carol, Carol, Carol… men NEVER grow out of Pokémon… your son is going to want one now! My son is 32 and he would definitely wear one. You have opened a real can of worms haven’t you 🤣

[@socarole66]

😂😂 Oh please no!! I am seeing my son this weekend so I had better not tell him about the jacket as yes, he would want one too! Thanks so much for watching and for giving me a laugh 🧵😊

[@marianbyrne2624]

Thank you Carole, your learnings are our learnings - nifty trick on the t-shirt sleeve, well teased out - magic 🎉. The dresses turned out lovely, again with your inspired adjustment ideas 🎉 Wishing you a lovely w/end. ❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you, I was really happy with the sleeves in the end and I would do that design again I think for something different. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too and thanks for your comment 🧵😊

[@sbrickett]

Wow Carole! You have had a WEEK! I have those , also, I am always relieved when they are over. That was great saves on those two garments, some good, genuine outside the box thinking! It’s a shame that you couldn’t do the sleeves the way you wanted. I don’t get rid of garments that are not to my liking, I just deconstruct them and salvage the fabric for something else. That Simplicity blouse pattern is meant to have a huge pussybow in that gap, do women still wear pussybows? I don’t know. You are definitely making expert with that embroidery machine, I’m impressed. Carole, you have so many interesting sites to visit in your neighborhood , we have to go hours to visit anything very interesting. That’s a very sweet photo of Mickey, it was nice of her to send you that frame, it’s precious. My sewing buddy crossed the rainbow bridge this week, she was a special dog and we miss her terribly. Her sister dog misses her also. I took a kitten from the barn for a companion for her, just to help ease her grief. Her cat passed away earlier this year, so it was a good time to get her another one. Have a great weekend and happy sewing!

[@socarole66]

Hi Sue! You are right about the Simplicity blouse, most of the views did have the bow but I really don't have the need for formal blouses like that anymore. They remind me of when I worked in hotels in the 80's and my uniforms then!! I don't think I have ever asked you where you live? We are lucky to have forest and beach so close to us, we just need more of the lovely weather to enjoy them in! I really am so sorry you lost your sewing buddy this week. I now know just how hard it is and of course your other dog will miss her, I know my daughters dog is still uneasy at our house. We still Mickey so much so I do appreciate what you are going through. Sending you an enormous hug xxxx💗

[@sbrickett]

@@socarole66 , thank you, Carole, for the kind words and the hug! I live in southwest Alabama, about 2.5 or 3 hours from the beach. I spent a good bit of my childhood in Pensacola, Florida, but moved back to Alabama in my teens. I also lived in Florida for 10 years while my husband was stationed at the Naval base in Pensacola. I also lived in ElPaso, Texas , where there was a small mountain of sorts. It’s all farmland around here, everyone either has cows, goats, or horses. We have chickens and horses, and of course cats and dogs. I inherited this farm from my mother when she passed. It’s really nothing close by for cities, about 2 hours in any direction. I enjoy your pictures because it gives me a window into another life that I wouldn’t otherwise know. Take care.

[@janefranklin33]

Carole, I love your videos and I love your makes. What a beautiful pink print fabric! I hope you don't mind me saying this but it appears your sleeves are different lengths on your beautiful pink top. Is it just a shift in the shoulders and how you are wearing it?

[@socarole66]

Hi Jane. Thanks very much for your comment. I am not sure which pink top you were referring to but I have just measured the sleeves on both the blouse and the top I was wearing and they are exactly equal! It is clearly my body that is out of alignment 🤣. It is a miracle they are equal as I never measure hems on sleeves I 'eyeball' it so you could have well been right. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@janefranklin33]

Glad to hear it was just a shift in the fabric. I suspected that was the situation because you are such a proficient seamstress. Such a pretty top!

[@barbaraw5256]

Turn it into a cap sleeve and take a seam in on each side to shape it

[@socarole66]

Thank you Barbara for watching and your comment. I used to love cap sleeves but I am so much more conscious of my arms now so am choosing to make sleeves longer. Just old age I guess 🤣. I have a wardrobe full of t shirts with cap sleeves I just don't wear anymore. 🧵😊

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Carol, it looks like the fabric isn't on grain...

[@socarole66]

You are the second person to say that but I promise you it was! I am meticulous in my cutting out and measuring to the selvage. I had a look at the pattern cover this evening and what I didn't notice was the photo on the front, her top has the same drag lines as mine! I'm not too worried, I've worn the t shirt twice now and it's fine on. Thanks so much for your thoughts anyway. 🧵😊

[@fayeryan3699]

you have had an interesting week and it just goes to show that even though we've used a pattern before a change of fabric can really change the whole look and feel of a pattern. With raglan sleeves I find you need to really pay attention to shoulder width, slope and position (forward shoulder). I think your raglan shoulders stick out because there is too much curve in the pattern for the shape of your shoulder and in a softer knit this isn't noticable.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for watching and your comment. You are right, different fabric can make a massive difference to a pattern and this certainly was the case. That hasn’t stopped me wearing it 3 times already though 😆. I have never had an issue with raglan sleeves before and it’s my go to shape as I have ‘pointy’ and narrow shoulders! This pattern has been brilliant for me before but in the long sleeve, not having the weight of those really changed it. You are dead right on the knit though, my other makes were a softer knit. 🧵😊

[@tomihill01]

Hi Carole, Just so you know, I tried to suggest a method yesterday on here to help solve your fitting problems. After my comment was up, KZbin took it down five minutes later! I have no idea why. If you're interested in hearing what I was trying to tell you, you'll probably have to let me know of a different way to contact you, because if I post it here, they will probably take it down again!

[@socarole66]

Oh what? I really don't understand what KZbin is doing as so many people are saying similar things to me! I'm so sorry. I will put my email address on the bottom of the description section so you can email me. I won't put it in this comment in case KZbin deletes my reply 🤣. Thanks so much in advance x

[@tomihill01]

Hi Carole, I just sent my message to you. I sent it from two different email addresses because it looked like the first one didn't go through. Sorry, so you'll probably get two of the same messages.

[@kathleenrueter3142]

To me, Carole, it looks like it needs a bust dart!!!?

[@socarole66]

Hi Kathleen. Which item do you mean needs a bust dart? 🧵

[@kathleenrueter3142]

@@socarole66 the t-shirt you had such trouble fitting and ended up gathering the sleeves…

[@socarole66]

@@kathleenrueter3142 thank you! That was such a funny make as I have made it about 5 times before and never had the issue where it didn't fit I think it's because the other fabrics have been softer with a little more drape. It is a real boxy style top. I'm struggling a bit mentally at the moment as my bust is getting bigger after menopause and I'm trying to deny it 🤣. When people are noticing though I need to accept it!

[@kathleenrueter3142]

@@socarole66 oh Carole!!!!! That is so funny!! I laughed and laughed, mainly because it is true! And, actually , I guess it really isn’t that funny for us!!