5 WEIRD THINGS SEWISTS DO | Only people who sew would understand!

[@rhondaziman562]

I do all of these things. And I shout at sewing patterns: "how?" "which notch?" "HOW???" etc.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

I get sewing patterns and I scream curse words

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

Yep! Especially the cold tea and and talking/pleading with my sewing machine.

[@mellie4174]

oh man! i forgot to do the entry on FB and instagram! :( anyway, as for the habits. Um, yes to all the above, though the clothes fondeling I have reigned in so as not to freak people out. But literally when I got my really good scissors, I letterally showed them to hubby and rather intensly explained all the rules regarding them. Now if he touches them I am like, wha what? what are you doing with my scissors! He just starts laughing! As to shopping, sewing has ruined me to shopping because I am never satisfied with the price per quality ratio since I know i can do better for less. And as for the knicker sewing? when i do dresses, i end up in my bra and panties! LMAO! Then mom pops in for a visit or the posteman shows up, and i have to run screaming for my bed room to find clothes. So definitly, deary, you are in good company!

[@heartpleat4654]

OMG I do all of these things. Crazy. I zone out when people are talking to me either to think about projects ot because I am seamstalking them. Can you imagine those reactions when I don‘t look them in the eyes but on the shoulders or on the chest🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@karennelson4108]

Scissors: my scissors aren't cheap, Merchant and Mills, so only I use them. Thankfully my adult children never touch my sewing area and things so any misuse wouldn't happen. They're happy to wear anything I sew them but they don't interfere with my sewing things. Talking to my sewing machine: her name is Janie and we've been together for just over three years. We take very good care of each other. My successes are hers, without her I'd be naked. Touching people's clothes: mmm, yes that's all you 🤣 Cold hot drinks: yeah, blah 😵‍💫 I tend to stick to water. Water also works well with Haribo sweets Can't remember the fifth thing but that's not unusual. Very good video. I found you by chance but I like what I've seen so far. I don't care much for videos of people just talking, I don't get it (that's all me) but yours are good. I especially liked your SOI Coco jacket review. I'm sceptical of SOI after a not so nice encounter in the shop when it was in Clapham...... But your review is very helpful as I have got the 1960s coat pattern which I like the look of but am not sure if I want to make it. I'll be back and am subscribing too 👍🏼👌🏼

[@sharnagraham]

Hahaha yes to all of these. I can recommend having your coffee in a thermos! ❤

[@nancypollard4531]

Yes to every single thing. Especially when shopping looking at the inside of garments. yes and thinking. "I could do that better" I also notice if people's patterns or stripes match up at the seams.

[@cerchocolate]

You need a thermos cup for your coffee. My machines...and all my looms...I weave too...have names and of course I have many in depth conversations with them which noone else understands! Great video!

[@pamelacooke5698]

Can relate to all of these weird things, I also drink a lot of cold coffee. Find that I put off sewing trousers when it is cold as I know that I will be half naked between fittings. I enjoy your videos!

[@CraftWerk]

Pamela Cooke haha I put off trousers when it’s too cold as well! Or I have a blanket on hand to drape over my lap so I don’t keep having to put my other trousers on! 😂 thank you! ❤️

[@opiatepix]

100%. Also, I love menswear details and followed a man for three blocks to see the vents on his winter coat. He kept walking faster and faster, but I kept up. Yeah, stalking random strangers on the street for their clothes.

[@meredithcornelius4091]

Hilarious as I've only just found myself in this spot ... sewing half nakid!! It was commented upon by hubby who wondered what the hell was happening down in the sewing room! I haven't as yet started feeling folks up to check out garment construction, but now it's in my head and surely this is not far away :-) ... cute topic Ruthie!

[@gemmasremchevich6719]

Wasn't about to admit to anyone, but YES sewing in bra and undies quite often as I make adjustments or get excited to try on and don't put clothes back on. I also sew in bare feet or socks if cold, even at my night sewing class. No one else strips off in class, only me but I am discreet but I get dressed straight after the try on. Can relate to all of your points

[@sueb4919]

Pretty much me. Except perhaps fondling other peoples' clothes. However, I often ask them where they got their fabric and get an odd look ... it's an RTW dress or whatever. And as for coffee - I have got used to either having just half-cups or even drinking cold coffee. Can't waste time heating it up again!

[@mariarichards4834]

Sometimes I just feel so happy after I've been sewing for a while that I have to get up and dance around my house thanking and praising the Lord!!

[@miriamgillham6701]

I relate to allllll of these. Can’t do the undies bit (too many people live here) but just know if I lived on my own it would be the best and most logical option. My tea goes through so many stages of reheating, it’s probably not even Tea anymore, just water that was once boiled, (multiple times) is now freezing cold and a dash of tea colour… 😅 Good on you, this was fun.

[@sallydingle321]

Hahaha, I would say that I have done all of these things...... I try not to stroke people's clothes randomly in the street if I can help it ( which can be hard 😉), but definitely with family and friends 😁. Regarding the stripping off while sewing.....that's all fine, until the postman comes with your ordered fabric and forget that your starkers 😂. Thankfully that hasn't happened.......yet😉. I can't think of any other weird things at the moment but I'm sure there are some so I'll get back to you on that one😁😘

[@nancypollard4531]

Yes! I always notice if stripes match up and when shopping for ready to wear I always almost look at the inside before the outside. I write PAPER with a sharpy on all paper scissors and everyone knows if it doesn't say PAPER don't even look at them. I can't pass a clearance bin of fabric without just looking and buying. I just bought 5 yards of a sheer stripe fabric with no idea of it's intention. At the very least I know I can line some bodices with it. Right? It was 50 cents a yard!!!!

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

ALL of them! My scissors have a threatening label on them. Coffee always cold. Staring too hard at crotches at the moment as I've been trying to get hang of fit!

[@ksannini9128]

😂😂 All of these things I do! Glad I’m not alone xx

[@brendadouglas9833]

These are weird ? I didn’t know that. lol. You are definitely not alone. I did change to water though because I figured I didn’t really want or need the coffee.

[@empressnoel1661]

ROFL!!!!!Touchy, feely...check, naked sewing, no only because I don't have a private space to sew in, but sounds perfectly appropriate to me. Definitely checking out ready to wear guts. And if anyone doesn't talk to their machine they are the ones living on the fringe! 🙄

[@CraftWerk]

Empress Noel haha agreed! 😂❤️

[@lauracarlson5353]

You nailed it‼️🔨

[@sew_prettykitty281]

Yep! All of the above!

[@sewlolita8845]

How funny I talk to my machine all the time, specially when the material gets stuck in it, like why why do you have to eat my material haha. Also about 2 sundays ago, the pastors wife was wearing a shirt I really liked, so after service, I went to her and started moving her around and the shirt and lifted the shirt to see if it was 2 pieces or the tank top and sheer material was sewn together. She started laughing and said "what are you looking for?" Haha

[@kimwoodward8773]

Well, finally I can say you learnt something from your mama! “ keep your fabric scissors for fabric!” My work is done! Mama xx

[@kimberlysneden98]

Been there done that for all 5. Number 1 is funny and yes I do it all the time.

[@AdirondackRuby]

I've not done much sewing of bottoms, aside from the odd pair of panties or leggings, but I do definitely end up sewing topless when I'm working on a shirt or dress! I'm not a clothing fondler, but I do ask strangers if I can take photos of their clothing if I see an outfit or garment I like. Or I'll go into a shop and pull things from the racks that I like, try them on and photograph them on myself in the fitting room. Forgetting drinks? YES! All the damn time...and sometimes I get so stuck into a project I can forget meals! I talk to my sewing machine too (I've even given them names), but I have a habit of talking to lots of different inanimate objects. I dropped my camera on the cobbles of Covent Garden once and proceeded to profusely apologized to it. That got me some stares, I can tell you.

[@skgixnrl5158]

The scissors. Yes. Omg Another one would be having 10 wips and 100 ufos, oups!

[@aangela7328]

I forget my tea very often while sewing and drink it cold at the end. Another habit is, when I finished a project, I throw the remaining fabric away.

[@SewCraftyNana]

LOL Love these! For me, not only do I let my coffee go cold but I forget to stop for lunch, dinner, etc. Then suddenly it's dark and I'm going - wow I'm HUNGRY! All of yours - yes. Me too.

[@doloressims5677]

I do all of these except inspecting other people's clothing. I will however do it to clothes in the shops.

[@EllieMacLulich]

OMG I AWLAYS end up sewing in the bare minimum clothing 😂 Great video babe! Very relatable

[@kristieprice8842]

You are not a "mad" woman! :) I identify with all except for the sewing scissors. I gave up keeping my husband and son away from from my shears long ago. They often reach for my shears to open mail and work on school projects. To keep myself happy, I just treat myself to new a pair of sewing scissors whenever needed and hide them for as long as I can. :)

[@kkkaneshiro6521]

OMG! Just found you, You are so funny and I so enjoy you. Thank you for keeping me company!

[@tiv0007]

I have attained habit 1,2 and 3! Lol 😝

[@FabricMagpie]

Definitely 1, 2 and 3. I'm a bit guilty of using any scissors (except fabric scissors!!) for any task. I find myself staring at people's collars/seams/fabric etc while they're talking to me and I have to stop and say "I'm so sorry, I was just admiring your shirt/dress/top/skirt" and hope the compliment distracts from the rudeness 😂

[@barbaracartwright2737]

Ha ha 😀yes to all of those things!!! I also put things in the naughty corner until they behave(🤪!!!) and give things “ one last chance!” 😀😀😀😂😂😂

[@CraftWerk]

Barbara Cartwright 😂😂😂 love it!! I need a naughty corner for my misbehaving projects!

[@empressnoel1661]

Barbara Cartwright Definitely want to try your naughty corner! Exactly what I need to do with 2 of my projects right now 😀

[@nadinewoods6971]

I loved this video and the comments from others as well. First, I highly recommend buying a thermal cup. My son gave me one, and I no longer have to worry about cold tea as it keeps it hot for hours & hours. I now have to sew in the living room so I no longer can sew partially clothed, but I have definitely done that a bunch. Every member of my family knows that *all* my sewing scissors are off limits; I bought lots of the household kind so no one ever had the excuse that they couldn't find a pair. I don't touch other people's clothes unless its someone I know really well, but I have a bad habit of staring at others people's backs / backsides when I am standing in line, wondering things like how I would alter a pattern for that massively sloped shoulder or eliminate all those wrinkles under the thighs. What's really bad is when you find yourself thinking about making jeans and keep watching other people's backsides looking at pocket designs and placement. Thanks for bringing some humor into my life today; I really needed that!

[@aitcheymoo]

The scissors. I've almost come to blows with my partner over my scissors being anywhere other than the sewing box. After 16 years, he no longer tries.

[@kathleenjones1295]

How funny currently sat sewing in my bra with my cold coffee 😳

[@CraftWerk]

Kathleen Jones 😂😂😂

[@marta_sanders]

I think I do all of them 😂, except for talking to the sewing machine, I talk to myself and give me crap for doing stupid things and mistakes. I'm also guilty of forgeting to drink or stop to rest and often I realize I'm wretched and exhausted and with back pain because I've been sewing for hours without stopping. Oh well!

[@fayehern452]

Can totally relate to these, although I usually rediscover my tea as it is juuuust getting too cold, and chug the whole thing like a massive shot 😂 I also sew with only 1 slipper on, but put it back on to keep my foot warm in between sewing!

[@sagepreaumx9903]

LOL, great video. Yes, I sometimes start sewing before I get dressed for the day and LOL, even in my underwear. I do ask for permission to touch (Americans are very sensitive about touch and space) but I can stare while usually following up with a compliment to the person though. I don't go shopping for ready-mades, The quality for the prices I want to spend is too poor. For ready-mades I mostly shop at second hand stores where one can find quality at a reasonable price. The scissors issue is, across the sewing board, a highly coveted tool that no one else is to use. Yes I talk to my sewing machine; we're partners and she works hard for me. But then I talk to plants, my car, bike, cats, and computer. Everyone loves attention :-) What else I do is stare at people's clothing that I really like. It's as bad as giving someone the once over. I totally ignore them, the person, and do a scrutiny look over of how their garment is put together. I get more interested in fabric construction than the people. Another thing I do is In fabric shops I ask strangers/everyone what they're making. I am always curious and am not afraid of asking. Sometimes they are willing to tell me and other times they let me know that I'm invading their privacy. It doesn't stop me though, my curiosity is way stronger.

[@kaybitner1131]

I do the turn the garment inside out at the store to see its construction. More often times than not I do ar better because I want to be able to wear it for a good while. Also I cut out multiple thngs at once and just stack the fabrics up about 3 deep of various fabricsto alleviate the hassle of repining.

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

I identify with most of your oddities, though I have never touched a stranger's garment. However, I regularly hear a sales assistant 'hrming' at me - oh no, I'm just looking ...

[@DevonThreadTales]

Hilarious, I totally do all these things!!!! A x

[@susanmazzanti5643]

My fabric cutting equipment is protected from all comers. When I was married, I got my point across by threatening to dull his woodworking tools. I try hard to keep my hands off the cloths that people are wearing but the things on the rack will not fit and are not well made. Dressing rooms are so I can figure out how to make them my way.

[@jeannebrown4984]

Yes, yes, yes, yes and sometimes. When my children were small, I made sure they had their own scissors and that they knew the sewing room was “off limits” when I wasn’t in there. 😬

[@CraftWerk]

Jeanne Brown haha that’s very good 👍 my partner is scared to touch any of my scissors now- he bought his own because he said it was too difficult to remember which he is allowed to use. Which is odd because I’m pretty sure I made it clear from the start- none of them!!

[@mel_issa__]

You are not alone (cue sappy MJ song). But yes, my coffee always goes cold, so does my jeansless bum. And what do you mean people don't talk to their sewing machines? Its like our best buddy at this point. I a don't go as crazy about the scissor thing. Maybe it's because I live alone hahaha

[@tissy_makes171]

Love your videos.

[@andreanneabel3464]

I can relate to most of it, i can also get so in the zone that my bf can’t approach me haha the rule is if the sewing machine is working, don’t touch me haha😅thanks for the video!

[@marlenelaban1961]

Miss Ruthie: It's good not to be the only one, isn't it? My first sewing girlfriend and I would always grab the hem of any new garment the other one was wearing and lift it right up in front of God and everybody, only to have our respective hands slapped - in public, mind you. Being older but not much smarter now, I will accost anyone - male or female - wearing a tunic or shirt or skirt that I like and just lay it on them verbally, touching it as I speak (I do this most frequently when he or she is imprisoned in front of me in line in the grocer's - and yeah, they don't love it). As far as the sewing machine's behavior, when mine doesn't like what I'm sewing and balks, I threaten it by telling it I'm going to be forced to call Uncle Doug (my repair man who makes house calls). It seems that every time I call him about one of these problems, it mysteriously resolves as soon as Doug hits my front door. Tres embarrassante! The think the goofiest thing I've done while sewing is to not obey the call of nature when I was in the midst of a sewing mess. I now sit on towels to sew. Enough said. Love your vlog, Ruthie. Keep telling it like it is! Your fan Marlene in New Mexico, USA

[@Senducis007]

I'm doing some of the things, like forgot about my tea. But I like cold tea. Sowing in anderwear. And of course you haw to pray to sowing mashin. I have old singer. Some times she don't like tread. But I wave sown with that tread 3 hour.

[@christinethompson4175]

it not just me i do them all x

[@denbeesewswhat9841]

I put off going for a wee if I am in the 'zone', I end up totally busting! 😁. Oh and I forget to have my lunch so I am usually starving as well 😂

[@rosamunda4713]

No, that's all normal. You are supposed to thank your machine too when thru for the day/night. And if you have been having a problem with it and bring it to the nice people to fix it and the problem won't show itself! Just realize the machine wanted to see some other scenery and get some fresh air.

[@maryjones8951]

Putting the pins in my mouth

[@nesyazeitmanhappy]

All the five are mine!!!

[@sarahguthrie9989]

As well as no food or drinks all day, also not going to the bathroom even when desperate, which is quite an achievement at my age xx

[@sewtania4074]

I can relate to all but touching others clothes, though I might stare to assess how something is made or could be fitted better. You sure gave me a good laugh!

[@thekelli2k]

Yep! All of the above... :) Although I usually just pour the tea out after the 2nd attempt!

[@oneatatime8677]

Yes definitely 2 and 3 all the time. I am laughing now. Thanks.

[@Bonbon53539]

I find myself holding my breath when I sew at the machine…. Especially in difficult parts…

[@ppuyle1]

Oh ya....especially the coffee thing!

[@juliebradhen]

I sew half naked too, in fact when I have lost a certain pair of jeans or a top the chances they are somewhere in my sewing room or hanging on mannequin are very high. I also have to sew with bare feet, so in the cold weather, I wear one sock or one slipper while sewing and often forget to put the other one back on when I am done! Related to all of these here.

[@CraftWerk]

Jules Bradhen hahahaha same! 😂 my ‘missing’ clothes can often be found in my sewing space!

[@empressnoel1661]

Jules Bradhen Right, I got teased yesterday for kicking off my shoe in a public sewing event!

[@juliebradhen]

Empress Noel that’s a bit unfair. I really struggled at sewing class to remember to put my shoes back on!

[@annlenthall9657]

Yes I do most of the things you have said and hearing it out loud seems quite funny.....especially the sewing in your underwear thing.

[@Hide_and_silk]

I just read a tip on getting your tailors dummy to correctly reflect your size / shape....by dressing it in your underwear and padding if necessary!! I'm trying to envisage the expression on son and heir's face if that became a fixture in our dining room (aka my sewing room) haha

[@Hide_and_silk]

Confession time - I do all and I'm sure (all coffee officianados now please cover your ears) I hold the record for the number of times one can reheat coffee and still drink it.

[@CraftWerk]

Kathie Gadd 😂😂😂 hahahaha OMG yes, mine’s right in my hallway so also not keen on dressing it up in my underwear and padding! It’s the first thing you see when you walk in to the flat 😂 I have a weird over garment thing for it that you put over the padding to smooth it out but it’s quite see-through 😳

[@Hide_and_silk]

Love your vlogs - started following you on instagram :) (@hidensilk)

[@joneilltarvin]

YES!!!! LOL! Reheat the same cup of coffee at least 3x? yup. Sew in my undies? Yes ma'am. Size up other ppl's clothes? of course. Sweet talk my machine, who doesn't???? And scissors....don't get me started!!!! Great topic that we can all relate to.

[@joneilltarvin]

also, I CAN NOT wear shoes when I sew. Even if I'm taking a workshop I need to take at least my right shoe off to work the pedal. So weird, I know.

[@marymary5494]

All of the above 😆

[@janicek6399]

Recently, my brother called and said he was buying me a beverage warmer from Amazon. 😉

[@StitchSisters]

Yes to all of them!!! Great vid ❤

[@bellepoupee61]

Very funny, 1, 2, 3 for sure... but I cannot sew with my shoe on, I have to sew bare foot or in the winter with my sock on... and I do have a coffee cup warmer in my sewing room!

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

I can’t read a pattern :( but I’m going to attend sewing lessons soon.

[@krishanti1000]

Lol I do all of these things I can't believe I'm become a sewer

[@GeorgyE6]

Hahaha I do all of those and probably more besides... if people don’t appreciate me checking out there ready to wear clothes, they’re no friend of mine! 😉😂😘

[@CraftWerk]

Kaz Everall hahaha good point! 😂😂😂 a true friend would just whip it off then and there so I can study the construction 😜

[@Chi9ja]

I was just thinking of this today, I sew in my undies ALLLLLLLLLLLL of the time & i don't own a mannaquin LOL

[@theresacarmen6220]

I talk to my machi ne too. Not such nice language though.

[@laurahaines6110]

Sewing in your underwear for the win!

[@cleoalexander4138]

😂 yes I do

[@Gabberdashery]

All of these!!! 🤗

[@michoumakes]

Yes to all of them. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@zofialear8377]

I do all of them. Anyone els really protective of your sewing machine?

[@jandimarco3113]

Ha ha. Yes to most of that, I don’t fondle my friends clothes though. But I’m sure your friends are quite used to your quality control tendencies.

[@CraftWerk]

Jan Di Marco haha yes they are but I don’t even realise I’m doing it most of the time 😂

[@janicek6399]

I forget and leave my coffee cup in the microwave!

[@refinerycbr4457]

Totally end up sewing in my bra and knickers.

[@MsHighpeaks]

You start off with clothes on? Well that’s just showing off!!! Mmmm so it’s not socially acceptable to pull up a skirt hem? ....well that would explain all the odd looks I get 🐕👍😜

[@Penguinandpear]

yes yes yes!!!!

[@Penguinandpear]

can i ask what camera you use?

[@CraftWerk]

Penguin & Pear canon 750d with a 50mm lens 😊

[@natashacandicehenry9475]

Sewing in your undies is the bomb 😂