Christmas Sewing! - Stockings and Sweatshirt

[@AndraMakes]

You are the best mom/grandma, Carole! Your family is so blessed to have you! I am continually amazed at your productivity every week! 😘💗

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you so much Andra and right back at you! You are an amazing Mum and Grandmother to many more than me!! 💕😘

[@ElizabethWalters-y2h]

Great video as always… Love the trim top … Great job with angel sweatshirt… Amazing stockings.. Gorgeous toaster sweater.. You are Sewing Super Girl… Thank you again Carol for another amazing video….all of the inspiration and motivation 👍👏☺️💕🎄🧵🥇Xxx

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for all those lovely comments on my makes this week. It was a super busy week and I'm hoping for a calmer one this week! Enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@CreativityFromBlueberryH-wo3gu]

The stocking fabric is beautiful! The family is going to be pleased I’m sure.

[@socarole66]

They loved the test stocking so now I have to make 5 good ones! Yay👏🏼

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Such a busy week you have coped very well lots of wonderful things ahead thanks for a great video ❤😊😊

[@socarole66]

Aw thank you so much for watching and commenting. That makes my frantic week worth all the hassle when I can chat to people about it! 🧵😊

[@ChrisandTagMills]

Love your stocking! Beautiful fabric, embroidery work, and perfect size!

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much. My Son and his wife approved of the stockings so they are all cut out now ready to be sewn! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@ElizabethWalters-y2h]

PS….and beautiful photos at end ….as always…❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoy them!

[@0003Zeb]

I really like the Sophie Allport fabric, and the finished Christmas stockings. Thank you for putting up the lovely photos at the end of your videos too.

[@socarole66]

I so loved that fabric when i bought it last year and was considering making Christmas cushions with it... then my son asked about the stockings again! I am so glad you enjoyed the photos, sometimes they are a bit 'samey' but I just love where I live! Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@paulamoreshead1694]

Your week sounds like real life! And, I appreciate that you shared that. I hope the weekend with your granddaughter isn't stressful and that you feel more connected to her after the time together. I really like the ribbon trim on your top. It wouldn't be the same at all without it. Thanks for sharing:)

[@socarole66]

It was definitely a case of real life, I never seem to have a week that goes to plan with two Grandsons on the doorstep and family that know I sew 🤣 We have had a lovely day with my Granddaughter and she is now asleep in her bed so fingers crossed we have done our job! You are dead right, spending quality time one on one with her has been precious. Have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Lovely vlog Carole. Super makes and Lovely photos. Have a good weekend. 🎉

[@socarole66]

Thank so much Bridget, hope you have a good weekend too and I am glad you enjoyed the photos this week 🧵😊

[@Lorij83]

I hope your son and daughter in law like the stocking. It is really nice! Love the pictures at the end.

[@socarole66]

Stocking update....it has been approved for bulk construction!!! They even liked the sewn down fur bit so I am happy. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@annerobinson647]

You've had a busy week but got so much accomplished Carole. I'm pleased to say I made the oven gloves following your instructions.really pleased, thank you

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Anne. I am so pleased to hear that you made the oven gloves and they worked out for you. Thanks for letting me know 🧵😊

[@riahenley9974]

That was lovely…!! 😊🎄🇦🇺

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Ria 🧵😊

[@stitchersdelight]

You live in a very picturesque area, the pictures are lovely. The stocking is cute I'm sure he'll love it. Have fun Grandparenting your Granddaughter ! See you next week

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments and you are right, we do live in a very picturesque part of England, we are very fortunate. My Son and his Wife love the stockings so that is a win!! We have had such fun with Chloe today and got to know her much better 🥰. Have a good week! 🧵😊

[@babsl9245]

Fantastic stocking Carole, love it.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much and guess what? They have been approved!! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Hi Carole! You have been busy. I laughed out loud when you said the white fabric looked like cellulite… and the other looked like a support bandage. 😂 The plate holders are a genius idea. I’ve never thought to warm a plate… I will be trying that at Christmas. The stockings are going to be a treasure. The fabrics are so pretty and the fur and names really set them off. Have a great weekend. ❤ Diann

[@socarole66]

Hi Diann, hope you are well. Honestly Diann there were no other words to describe that white sweatshirt fabric and I have a roll of tubular bandage in the cupboard exactly like that cuffing, maybe I should use that?! I am shocked you have never warmed plates? Is that not a thing in the USA. I do have a plate warmer thing where you slot in 6 plates in between sort of heated blankets, I wouldn't be without it! I detest cold food as I am such a fusspot 🤣 The stockings have been approved so I need now to get cracking and make them. Hope you have a good weekend too 🍓💗🍓

[@colleenanderson223]

I've been monogramming towels all week as gifts. Learned (once again) that even though the designs from a certain digitizer are enticing, they don't stitch out well, so ruined a couple of towels. Back to a design from my favorite digitizer and all went well. its always some small challenge but I feel blessed.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment. Well done you on doing lots of towels, they aren't the easiest of things I found out early on. How annoying that you ended up ruining some towels down to errors in the pattern, at least you had another supplier for the images. I think this fur will be tricky but will end up looking nice so worth it. Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@alisonkirk5720]

What a week you have had Carol but sure that’s what we enjoy being Mums and Nana’s and not knowing what’s going to be next 😂 Your stockings are beautiful and I am sure will be greatly admired and loved for years to come 🎄

[@socarole66]

You are so right on never knowing what happens next in our lives! There is no way I can ever plan a week without something having to change. Hence why, you never see makes and plans videos from me 😂. The test stocking has approval so now I need to make the 5 they have requested! Thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it 🧵😊

[@marianbyrne2624]

Well done on the sewing Carole, you've had a busy week with gift sewing and surprise family requests all completed with love and creative skill. Love the Christmas stocking and fabric is beautiful. ❤🎉

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, yep another busy week 😂. I hope they like the stocking as then I can crack on with the 5 I need to make! I so loved the fabric and almost used it to make cushions last year!! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@BYBabbra]

Hi Carole, you have been so busy. I love those little plate mitts, save those burnt fingers. I like the stocking and I agree that if the top was to fold over rather than stitched down would look nice, that said it is fantastic. Hope you will give us a show of your dress for the music event once you get it done. Have a lovely weekend ☺

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Babbra. I love hot plates for food and I am known for that in my family, they say I have asbestos fingers! I will of course show off the boring black dress when I finish it, I managed to get it cut out before we left for Kent so it should be a quick make when I get back (fingers crossed). Have a great weekend and stay inside! 🧵😊

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

Don’t feel bad, Carole! My tree is still in the box on the living room room floor! 🥰🎄

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you Nancy! It isn't just us then. We always buy a real tree but because of the big Storm we have had here this weekend the tree places have been shut! ( That's my latest excuse anyway 😂). Thanks for making me feel better xx

[@chrissycrompton7585]

I love your Christmas stocking Carol . It looks very high end. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished 5. ....I never knew that you play the oboe! 😮 I would love to see some photos (or even video! 😊) of your band playing 🙏.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much and it was a win with my Son and his Wife so now I can crack on and make the ones they need! I have played the Flute since I was 11 and then when I hit 50 I thought, I will swap to the Oboe, that will be easy...NOT!! I will admit I am not great at it but manage to get by in the Orchestra. I would benefit from doing some practice now and again 🤣. I don't like playing in front of my family so there is no chance of me filming myself...sorry! Maybe a photo ha ha. Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@chrissycrompton7585]

Oh I understand about the filming 🎥 😬 ... a photo will be lovely 📸 😄

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Oh my word that stocking is amazing!!!! They’re going to look brilliant! Well done I’m still laughing at the cellulite jumper 😂😂😂 Have a wonderful weekend with your granddaughter ❤

[@socarole66]

I do hope you are right about the stocking. I don't have long to make 5 of them and that embroidery takes time. I wasn't sure whether to be honest in my description of that sweatshirt fabric but honestly, it looks terrible and no amount of ironing smooths out the 'cellulite' 😂😂. Thanks so much for watching and I'm so nervous about babysitting her which is crazy isn't it?! I suppose it's because we don't see her that often. My daughter is on 24/7 phone helpline if I need her🤣. Have a good weekend 💕

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

My goodness - you have been busy!! Love the stocking - very sophisticated! Re: the ponte. Like Christine said, it does come in different weights, but I’ve learned to read Minerva descriptions VERY carefully before I order from them. Hope you have a great day with your grand-daughter! Xx 💞

[@socarole66]

Oh Izzy, why can't my weeks be planned and organised like yours 😂. Sophistication is my Son and Daughter's aim in life believe me so I knew these stockings couldn't be all garish and jazzy 😂. They have approved so now I need to make the 5 they have requested (one for the dog included and a bonus one for another child should they have one 🤣) Although I did purchase that Ponte quickly I always checked for vlogs and pictures for items made by that fabric and it was all dresses. trousers and skirts so I thought it would be ok!! It is also described as heavyweight. This is exactly why I don't like ordering fabric online and I did not have time to get a sample. For the length of time I am wearing it and the fact I am hidden behind a music stand it will be fine. So far so good with my Granddaughter 🤞🏼, she is currently napping! Have a great weekend and go play in the snow ❄️🥰💗

[@carolgardiner7983]

Cellulite and surgical stocking, not something you would expect to hear in a sewing video, too funny. Love the boys sweatshirts they look so cute in them. I think your stocking came out adorable. It is so pretty, love the fur at the top even though I hate sewing with fur. I think you need a sign on your sewing room that says "Santa's workshop" You will do fine with your granddaughter. I was watching my granddaughter all last week while I was in California. We had tons of fun and probably broke all the rules, but you know, grandmas can do that. I returned to Tennessee a couple of days ago and the girls had cleaned the house and put up the tree and decorated it. It looks so festive now. Thanks for sharing about you week and all the lovely pictures at the end.

[@socarole66]

No Carol, I suppose you don't expect to hear that in conjunction with sewing! Honestly there was no better way to describe that fabric 😂. The stocking has been approved so when I get back next week I can go ahead with the 5 I need to do, one for the dog has been included! So Granddaughter report so far...lunch eaten and now napping which she is normally very tricky at... been asleep for 50 mins so I am taking this as ...all good so far!! I look after the boys all the time but they are my daughter's kids and somehow that feels different. I don't think I have ever been nervous with them. Grandmas can definitely bend the rules... what happens with Grandparents - stays with the Grandparents 🥰. Have a great weekend and how wonderful your girls had decorated the house for you 🧵😊

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Enjoy your Christmas program❤️ Children are so cute in these.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Cheryl! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@corinaromero6949]

First thing you learn in quilting is that there are no quilt police and alot of quilters do wonky quilting on purpose. All is good and. I love it.

[@socarole66]

Oh now that has put my mind at rest! Thank you so much 🧵😊

[@amandawiehe5424]

Hi Carole, so sorry to hear that your Juki isn‘t back yet. 😢 So many lovely makes. I especially love your top with the black velvet trim. I‘m surprised you didn’t get sneeze attacks with all that fur. I nearly messed up the neckline on my son‘s Tshirt that I’d been sewing at the weekend. I was concentrating so much on positioning the overlock foot, that I didn’t realize that it was not lowered before starting🥹Luckily I could rectify it and looks fine now. He was very pleased with it. Have a good week 🙋‍♀️👍🧵

[@socarole66]

Hi Amanda....well the Juki news is...it is back but they hadn't fix one of the issues 😫. They said to bring it back in but I can't bear doing that until after Christmas now! It is only the cutting mechanism that doesn't work so I can live with that. Oh my goodness you had a lucky escape with your son's neckline! I thought you were going to say it cut into the T shirt...phew! So glad he likes it. That fur is a nightmare and Katinka from Seamstress at the cottage says to wear a mask, she might be right. Thanks for watching and have a good week too 🧵😊

[@SuzySunshine]

Awesome Carole! I think you have mastered the art of time management. It is taking longer for me to get projects done, so I've axed a couple off my TO DO list and relegated them to birthday gifts. I'm still working on putting together my Christmas wall hanging. I did something very wrong and the self binding mitred corners ended up making a basket instead of a frame. 🤣I have already cut the corner excess off so there is no going back to the mitred corner look. However, after opening the 4 corners it lays flat having cut out squares in each. I will patch in square corners instead of mitres and it will look fine. Thank goodness for easy fixes. In over 50 years of sewing, I haven't mastered mitres. But that being said, I haven't done many to speak of. Enjoy the grand children and the season! 🎄Bernadette

[@socarole66]

Hi Bernadette. I will admit I also have scaled back a couple of planned Christmas gift makes because to be honest, they probably wouldn't have appreciated the effort anyway. You got me completely lost on the mitred corners bit... is that where you go round the edges and end up with a line across the corner? I must admit I like the sound of your fix with the square corners anyway. My corners turn out ok but I don't think Izzy would approve of them 😂. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@SuzySunshine]

@socarole66 in this method, you sew it from the wrong side, leave an opening to turn it right side out, and voila, a perfectly bound project with neat mitred corners. Have a look at Shabby Chick's tutorial on self binding place mats. Looks easy. LOL

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

Very busy week, indeed - you'll be bored in January 😁! My son was an angel one year, complete with a tinsel halo - good memory. He was actually not suited for the role 😆! I showed my husband the thatched roof, which is amazingly different.

[@socarole66]

Ha ha I would love to think I will have nothing to do in January but that never happens 🤣. I did jokingly ask my daughter if little Charlie was to have a halo, we shall see! There are so many thatched roofs on properties around us, I have to say though I would never want one, they are a huge fire risk. The different designs are incredible and they cost thousands to rethatch! Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@ZeldaSews]

🐥🐥🐥 I can't do them headless but I'm doing the same thing here running around like a chicken with his head cut off! Have fun with the grandbabies! I love your stockings😅

[@socarole66]

Ha ha those chickens with heads are good enough for me! What is it about this time of year 🤣x

[@violet_may_handmade_]

Hi Carole, lovely video. Can totally relate with rushing around trying to get Christmas things finished! I am sure that we will be working on Christmas Eve! We are so disorganised 🤣. Those Christmas stockings are looking lovely, the fur on the top really finishes it off beautifully. ~ Samantha & Caitlin Xx

[@socarole66]

Thank you ladies. I think?! I have now finished all the sewing gifts apart from the stockings... oh and two reading pillows I was meant to make for the boys..😂. Never mind, I still have two weeks! Glad it isn't just me panicking xx

[@sbrickett]

Hi Carole, what a week you’ve had! I don’t use ponte, so I can’t comment about that, but when I get fabric that isn’t like the description, I call the company and they usually take care of it in some way. I used to order from Minerva, but had the same problems, so I found another supplier. No sewing for me again this week, but I’m hopeful! Your pictures are stunning again this week, the dog and cat and mouse is brilliant, how creative! Thanks for sharing. Take care😊

[@socarole66]

Hi Sue, thanks so much for your comment. I am sure the fabric will be fine for this dress but as I was so short on time I just have to go with it. I have sent pieces back to Minerva before like you, they are ok about it but not too understanding! I am glad you liked the photos, at this time of year there isn't much to show that I haven't already. Have a good weekend and fingers crossed you feel like sewing soon 🧵😊x

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

Sewing in underwear, I am guilty!! Love all the makes! Please wear a mask when you work with flees and fur! It gets really narly in your lungs if you're not careful! I love the prototype!

[@socarole66]

I cannot believe we all sew in our underwear and so funny as I really thought I was the only one that did! Good idea to cover my mouth with that fur, once it is sewn it is fine, it is just the cutting isn't it. The prototype has been accepted so it is onto the production line now! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@theresawagner2642]

Your Christmas stocking is lovely Carole! That fluff for the cuff is perfect. In my spare time this week I am trying to make my first attempt at The Bestie Bag. OMG! I thought I was doing the right thing by purchasing very heavy duty interfacing-not a good thing indeed. I actually ripped it off of the base. My machine did not like it at all. I have the basic bag together, but now must topstitch that base and do the strap. Wish me luck. I must say I do love the ending of your videos where you show footage of your latest outings. Love that! Happy sewing!🥰

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Theresa. My son and his wife were really pleased with the trial stocking so I can go ahead and make the 5 they need now...when I get back from the weekend 🤣...and have put up the Christmas decorations! I have seen Rachael's Bestie bag and it looks so good, sorry to hear you used the wrong interfacing but a great warning to others. I can imagine my Janome hating sewing a bag, that is why I bought the Juki! Maybe I will try one of those bags in the Summer. Good luck and I will be thinking of you. Have a great week and I love that you enjoy the photos 🧵😊

[@theresawagner2642]

@@socarole66 Just a quick update on my Bestie Bag. I did finish today. Aside from one sort of "hiccup" it's fine and I do love it. I also have a Jenome machine and most of the time it's done just fine. Looking forward to your next adventure in sewing. 🥰

[@CathyWinkelhake]

I often sew in pajamas or bathrobe. If you have ribbing that's scratchy or not a good color match, you can cover your ribbing with self fabric, scraps of interlock, ponte, etc. (Discovered while sewing in my robe 3 am.)

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment and I have never thought of covering that ribbing, that would be the perfect idea! Sewing in a bathrobe I think is the perfect solution. 🧵😊

[@angelalysandrou4830]

I get some of my sweatshirting from Fabrics Galore, their service is amazing , usually next day and always good quality.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment. I have used Fabric Galore before but I didn't realise their service was so quick. I will definitely keep that in mind next time I need something 'now'!! 🧵😊

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Team underpants sewing 😂. Sorry you didn’t order what you expected for the ribbing. I love their ribbing and have it in so many colors. I use the Minerva Core Range Tubular Ribbing Stretch Knit and really like it. I find it has good stretch and recovery. I use it on all my sweatshirt cuffs, Hudson pants leg cuffs, and t shirt neckbands. Love the stocking. You have been so productive. Ponte comes in different weights. (Obviously 😂) Maybe that black dress you make will turn out to be a happy mistake and be wearable all year round. My machine is still in the shop. Part came in Tuesday so I keep expecting a call. Hope you get yours soon.

[@socarole66]

Hi Christine. I slipped up on the ribbing because typical me, I order these things in a rush. I got the tubular by mistake but I will say, it isn't nice at all. I have ordered like you some nicer stuff in the past. The same with the sweatshirt fabric, this was polycotton stuff and you can tell it isn't the best quality but when time is short I have to just bite the bullet. You may well be right about the Ponte, they showed images of others in dresses made from it so I thought it would be ok. For what it is needed for when I am sat behind a music stand, it will be fine. My Juki is home but guess what?! It still has the same issue despite new parts so I am not impressed. The only thing wrong with it now though is that it won't cut the threads so it is more than liveable with until the New Year! Keeping fingers crossed for you. 💗

[@lyndalayland1438]

Hi, great vlog as usual. I’ve recently had black ponte for trousers fromFirst for fabrics. It was excellent quality, as is all their fabric.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for your comment. I think I dashed straight to Minerva as you can guarantee their postage being quick but I should use 1st for Fabrics more as like you say, they are good. 🧵😊

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Yes, You are the Nana of costumes! Those sweatshirts are absolutely PERFECT!!! Beautiful. Amazon saves the day! That cuff fabric is definitely going to work! Your quilt work looks great. Did you cut the strips? I hate cutting. I hope you get your Juki soon. Those are very cute plate holders. Not to complicate your gift, but of course you can embroider their initial on each one to personalize the gift. Your top with the trim looks great! Very Christmassy! GREAT job on embroidery on the fur. I'm not brave enough to embroider fur. I will be embroidering some kitchen towels for a Christmas gift. The stocking came out so nice. They will LOVE them!!!! I need to start sewing Christmas gifts! I'm sure you will have fun with your Granddaughter! ENJOY! I'm only putting up minimal decorations in the house this year. I have no time or energy for more. Have a great weekend Carole! 🥰😘

[@socarole66]

Hi Grace! The milky white cuffing is on the sweatshirts and actually didn't look too bad at all, almost like a design feature! Update re Juki... Katie and I went to get it yesterday, massive hassle and I was so excited to get it home with all new parts and sensors and guess what?! Yep...... it still has the same problem. I was soooooo annoyed!! Bring it back they say 😫😫. It really isn't as easy as that as Salisbury is a major tourist town, medieval with tiny roads and at this time of year packed with coaches. Plus I have to drag my machine on a sack truck across town from the car park, it is a nightmare. I can use the machine so to be honest, I will wait until after Christmas to sort it. 😭. Thanks for the suggestion of initialling the plate holders but as we use them all the time I won't bother with that, embroidering on that fur is going to take all my energy I think! They have approved of the stocking so I will now get cracking on making the 5 I need to 😥. I still treasure the tea towel you gave me, honestly you are the best. Have a fantastic weekend and I am writing this whilst my Granddaughter is napping..YES I got her to nap which is a miracle I am told 👏🏼🥰. xx💗

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

@@socarole66 Wow! What an ordeal!! You may need to trade in your Juki for a new one. I'm so sorry you are going thru this. You have the magic touch with your Granddaughter! Have a great weekend Carole! 🥰

[@socarole66]

@ well I have moaned quite a bit as the machine is only a year old and started issues at 6 months but they aren't having any of it!! Not sure I'm quite due an upgrade yet 😂

[@joanneblair2087]

We get so spoiled with our good machines. I often wonder how people manage to sew properly with lower end machines. I said so before but that top is beautiful. When I take off the water soluble stabilizer on fur or other such fabrics I take a q-tip and wet it with hot water and go around the letters, and then I don’t need to wash the entire thing.

[@socarole66]

Hi and thanks so much for your comment as always. That is a fantastic tip re the water soluble stuff, I will get my hands on some q tips. I just ran the test piece under the tap 😂. You are right about being spoilt by good machines. That Janome was a dud from the very beginning, I bought it in Covid year so couldn't see it in reality or test it, that was a big mistake. Thanks again and have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@kathyerikson637]

I order quite a bit of fabric from Minerva. They usually have items made up in the fabric . I also really look at the description. The have many core range Ponte types. It does get confusing. I bought some lovely ribbing from their core range. I believe it also matches their other core range fabrics

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment. Like you, I order so much from Minerva and always check the vlogs underneath to check the type of garments that have been sewn with the fabric. It was all dresses, trousers and skirts and described as heavyweight so not sure how I went wrong really! I am sure it will work for what I need it for anyway and I suppose at least it was too heavy rather than too light. In a perfect world and with time on my side, I would have ordered a sample! I really appreciate you watching, thank you so much 🧵😊

[@karendiesner5008]

I wonder if the roof animals are from a German fairy tale from the brothers Grimm? I can’t think of its name just now but the animals ring a bell! Lovely video, thanks Carole! Xx

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment and watching. I tried to find out if they were in a Fairy Tale but no luck! What I did find out is animals on thatched roofs are quite a thing! I had no idea so will definitely be looking out for more. 🧵😊

[@ElizabethWalters-y2h]

PPS I just had to come back and say…..I am so with you re hot plates for hot meals Carol ☺️👍💕

[@socarole66]

YES! Are you like me and hate cold food?! I cringe when I get served hot food on cold plates 🤣 xx

[@ElizabethWalters-y2h]

@ yes, me to…. My mom and dad always heated plates for hot meals….and so do I ☺️💕🎄Xx

[@hilaryboggia1064]

Stick an appliqué on top of your placemat, sorted

[@socarole66]

Genius idea! Thank you so much 🧵😊

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hello Carole! Lovely vlog as usual! So many pretty makes. For your black dress, are you sure you haven't purchased the newer viscose Ponte? I actually prefer those because there is little to no polyester in them compared to normal Ponte. Polyester makes me sweat under the arms because it just doesn't breath well. If the Orchestra sits under bright lights I would wear black undergarments, but if not, I don't think it's as sheer as you think. I can't wait to see it on you. I have the same pattern but have yet to use it. I also think the stocking is wonderful. Enjoy your time with your son.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment and you have made me wonder about the Ponte, it is described as Polyester Ponte Roma. It is meant to be dress weight but it certainly isn't like any Ponte I have bought before from them. I have no time to mess around though so will just make it up and yes, as I get extremely stressed when playing the Oboe I will be sweating too!! We only play in a Church so no bright lights luckily. That pattern is such a good one and I have used it many times. Thanks again and have a super weekend 🧵😊

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

@@socarole66 I have no doubt your dress will look glamorous, especially if you add a little bling bling with a shiny necklace and earrings! 💍🎇✨ Have fun!

[@socarole66]

@ thank you so much 💕👑

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Hi Carole! 😂Cellulite jumper! That is exactly what it looks like. And what’s the deal with Ponte ? I’ve ordered 4 cuts recently and only 2 seem to even feel like ponte….😩The dress will be gorgeous though,I’m sure❤ i’ve also had some stocking troubles -last night I thought I was so smart and I cut out all new heat transfer vinyl names for the stockings, I forgot to click on mirror, so they all were gonna be backwards and I had to throw it away😢-and stockings were not even on my list of things to do😂😂Lovely photos as always! Happy sewing! Xx❤❤

[@socarole66]

Hi Mary! Honestly I looked at that fabric then looked a my thighs and though...SNAP!!! So, I have ordered Ponte before from Minerva and loved it, they even described this as heavyweight plus there were pictures of people in dresses made from it so I thought it had to be the right stuff. I get so cross with Minerva and their fabrics 😫. Interesting you say you have had similar issues. I did laugh about your stocking error as I nearly did that for these, the names will have to be embroidered upside down. I need a massive note to myself for that when I make the 'good' ones. Like you, stockings did not feature in my plans....good job I never make any 😂. Thanks for watching my friend and have a great weekend 🧵😊xxxx💗