Cosy Dressing Gown, Sweatshirts & Sewing Gifts! Friday Sews 8thDec

[@dianewilliams7931]

Isn't that the way the pre-christmas sewing always goes? All of a sudden you've sewn for everyone but yourself. it will all work itself out by the time Christmas actually get here. Enjoy the bustle!

[@socarole66]

Believe me, this week hasn't been any better but as you say, everything turns out ok on the day! I have lots of ideas left for next year. Thanks for watching 😊🧵

[@ChristineSewsALot]

What a lot of sewing! I was telling Izzy that I need to do better planning. I have sewn a lot for others and still have five more things to do. I squeezed a quick sew in for me and it helped my sewjo.

[@socarole66]

Why do we do this to ourselves?! So many wonderful ideas, fabrics and patterns out there, that is the problem 😂 I need to squeeze a top in for me if nothing else! 🧵😊

[@lynnmoroz4358]

Cutest dressing gown ever! I don’t think you are the only one who feels overwhelmed by all the creative ideas. I struggle even with “normal” sewing (not Christmas related) there is just so much lovely fabric and nice patterns to sew. I enjoy all your videos and look forward to seeing your next one,

[@socarole66]

Thank you Lynn for your reassurance. This happens to me every year when I see all these lovely videos jam packed with ideas for gifts! I need to sew them all year round not just for Christmas 😂. I actually opened my fabric cupboard today and had forgotten I had so many fabrics in there that I wanted to sew for winter! Oh well, there is always January. Thanks for watching and such a kind comment 🧵😊

[@katrinanaylor1135]

I am sure your grands will be delighted with the things you have made them. The little robe you made for your granddaughter is so sweet. I have used the same pattern for my grands. Why are things that are little so much cuter than those for us big people?😍 I have also made pjs from that pattern in flannel. I hacked the girl version into a nightgown by lengthening the top and adding a ruffle. It turned out super cute. Enjoy your weekend with family and that sweet baby girl!

[@socarole66]

Thank you Katrina, I do hope you are right! I need to use that pattern for the boys now, I feel mean I have never made them a dressing gown 🤣. As you say, little things are just adorable to make and sounds like you had amazing success turning that dress into a nightgown, that is genius! I can't wait to see Chloe as she is now rolling over and becoming a real little person 🥰 Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@theresawagner2642]

Wow! You have been busy! That pink dressing gown is soooooooooooooooo adorable. I've not had any tine to sew for several weeks now, and am having sewing deprivation right now. Hope to have some time to sew this weekend. Have a wonderful weekend!🥰❤❤

[@socarole66]

I have just wrapped up that dressing gown and I was so excited for them to see it! Time is just whizzing by every day for me and I really have so many things I want to make. Hope you can find the time to sew this weekend, I will feel jealous if you do! Hope you have a great weekend too 🧵😊

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

CUTEness overload!!!💓💓 I love all the little kid makes!!! I'm so glad you told me what you were wearing because it's so pretty I was distracted!! I have that pattern and some french terry I need to do more selfish sewing!! Enjoy your week!!! 💗-Mary

[@socarole66]

Ha ha thanks, it was probably the cutest thing I have ever made! That top I was wearing is just one of my favourites and you can tell as I have made it about 4 times now! You certainly need to have a go at it if you have time, it is so easy! Have a good week too Mary 💗🎄

[@pinkysfarm461]

That dressing gown .. possibly the cutest handmade item I have ever seen in my life! You have a busy holiday going but it sounds so fun!!! Enjoy every moment with those Grandbabies!!!❤❤. Love you much!!

[@socarole66]

Hey Trish!! Thank you although you did get a sneak peak last night 🤣💗. I have just wrapped it up and I am so sad I won't see their faces on Christmas day when they open it. These next couple of weeks are going to be manic but my decs are now up plus the tree so I can relax for the weekend now....well until their arrival at 11:30 tomorrow morning 🤣🤣. Have a super weekend my lovely friend xxxx🎄xxxx

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Very cute dressing gown you have been very busy so much fun

[@socarole66]

Thanks Robyn, it has been a busy and varied week that's for sure! Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@maymewilkinson9093]

Cute, cute ,cute, you are so talented and I totally do the same thing when you are told to update something, but you did it girl!!! You've been a busy little elf. Enjoy!!!

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much 🥰 Awww I really did enjoy making that apart from the fleece shedding! Why don't we have confidence in ourselves re updating? I honestly thought I was going to have to ask the men in my family....but I didn't...yippee!! Have a super weekend and thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊

[@marianbyrne2624]

Wonderful makes Carole, what a busy sewing bee you've been this week. Love the granddaughter's dressing gown, so cute. I've been making Christmas gifts and I know what you mean when you get bombarded with ideas for making different things - oh I have to make one of those or that one etc. Hopefully you'll treat yourself to make something special for yourself next week. Have a great weekend. ❤😊🎉

[@socarole66]

Thank you Marian. There are so many different ideas out there for gifts aren't there and just not enough time! I really hope I can carve out some time in the next couple of weeks to make up something for me 😰. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Carole, the little dressing gown is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I had a good laugh when you showed how much the fabric shed. The cute pulls us in…the we find out how messy it is. 😂 All your makes are just precious. The Disney shirts are going to be a hit with your grandsons. ❤

[@socarole66]

Hi Diann, thanks for taking the time to watch. It is just so adorable isn't it 🥰, but that fabric 😂. The boys are already wearing their shirts and they love them 👏🏼. Nanny wins again! I do hope all is well with you and enjoy the rest of your weekend 😊🧵🍓

[@pambrown8378]

That little robe is so adorable! I like all of your makes. Happy Friday!

[@socarole66]

Thank you very much Pam! Happy Friday to you too and I do hope you have a lovely weekend (with lots of sewing!). 🧵😊

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

You've been a very busy bee, Carole! The dressing gown for your grandbaby is so stinkin' cute!!!!!!!!!! 🥰 And, yeah, the kangaroo pockets blend in so nicely on the Disney shirts for your grandboys. Had to watch your video before going to bed. Been doing a lot of hand sewing of binding onto the microwave mats (XL mug rugs) that I'm giving for Hanukkah and Christmas gifts. Fat quarters are great for this project and I've been going through quite a lot of them. I'm making sets - 2 to 4 mats per set. I can watch YT videos while hand sewing the binding. Tonight, I've lost all track of time. It's 1:30am and I need to call it a night. Thanks for another great video, as always. 😊 xx

[@socarole66]

You must certainly go to bed Dori!! I can't get past 11pm these days 🤣. I had to read your message twice... you HANDSEW binding?! Wow that is commitment. How wonderful of you to make those gifts. I loved making the dressing gown but that fabric!! I was chatting to Adam last night as he had used it and had the same experience 🤣. Night night sleep tight 😘🎄 x

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

I machine sew on the first side of the binding, then hand sew down the back side. The final outcome is just so much nicer. Honestly, I don't mind hand sewing except for getting stuck by pins now and then. 😬 I'm so glad you have a granddaughter to sew for now. So much fun sewing pretty little dresses and shopping for girlie fabrics. I remember how much fun it was sewing for my daughter when she was a little girl. 🥰@@socarole66

[@carolgardiner7983]

Such cute outfits for your grandkids. The dressing gown is adorable. I hate sewing with that fabric, the fluff always gets up my nose. Sewing for kids is so much fun. This week is the last of my granddaughters concerts, recitals, etc. that I need to attend, so I'm looking forward to a couple of weeks of sewing. I made a Christmas top for myself this week and it was a total fail. My daughter told me to put it in the time out basket for awhile. I think the next item I make will be a from a pattern that I know I love and that fits well. Looking forward to some fun sewing next week. Thanks for sharing all your cute makes.

[@socarole66]

Thanks Carol, yes that stuff got up my nose too and made me cough!! When I read your comment I remembered that I have my concert on Monday with my Orchestra and I haven't practised at all!!! I bet your Granddaughter has 🥰. Sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience with your Christmas top, great advice from your daughter. Sounds like you do need to make a tried and true, good luck 🧵😊

[@Kippenhill]

You’ve been busy. Very cute things. How lucky you are to have your family close to do fun things together.

[@socarole66]

I was busier last week than i realised! Very often it is only when I am getting ready to do the video I realise what I've done 🤣. We are so lucky to have my daughter nearby, that wasn't always the case when her husband was in the army. My Son lives 3 hours away though with little Chloë. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@AndraMakes]

Everything is so adorable, Carole! Kids are so fun to sew for! Fab job on the waistband! I hope you’re feeling better! 😘💗

[@socarole66]

Thanks Andra, as you say kids are wonderful to sew for and they love everything!! I can't wait to send that skirt back to my Mum, I hope she is pleased... it was quite nerve-racking! Thanks for watching and I'm definitely on the mend now thank you💗😘

[@kgflcreations]

OMG, the little robe is just adorable, the fabric is so cute, very girly 🙌🏻🙌🏻. You are such a great grandma, always making nice presents for the little ones👏👏👏. You did a great job on the pockets, I didn’t see them. The Disney fabric is so precious😊. I will watch your short video now. I made one a while back, but not sure if it the way to do it, this KZbin thing is a steep learning curve😮😮. I hope you have a great time with your family 💞💞💞

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Karen. I can't wait to see them open that present! You are so kind with your comments about me being a Grandma 🥰. I messed up with my short video as I didn't realise you had to film it portrait mode so a lot was cut off 🤣. As you say, you learn something everyday in this KZbin world! 👩‍🏫📝. Hope you had a wonderful weekend, ours was busy! 🎄👶🏻👦🏻👦🏻 xxx😘

[@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668]

Wow Carole you have been busy, gorgeous baby dressing gown, have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much! I will be sad to see that little dressing gown go, it made me so happy making it 🥰. Have a great weekend 😊🧵

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

I always enjoy your vlogs and seeing your makes Carole. Those tops for the boys and the dressing gown for your granddaughter are beautiful. I must have missed your shorts, so off to watch it now. Enjoy your weekend. 😊

[@socarole66]

Hi Annette, thanks so much for watching. I loved making that dressing gown! No worries re missing the short. I made a rookie error of filming it landscape as I didn't realise it had to be portrait so a lot was cropped off🤣. Every day is a school day! Have a great weekend 😊🧵

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

@socarole66 just watched it, though it looked fine to me .

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Oh my goodness Carole - that dressing gown is just the most adorable thing!! Love the boys’ sweatshirts too. Very fun! I’ve fallen so far behind on my gift sewing, I can’t even think about sewing for me 😢 You’ve been really productive so I have no doubt you’ll get those 2 last things done and then a Christmas outfit for yourself. Have a good weekend! Xx 💞

[@socarole66]

Aw Izzy, wasn't it the cutest little thing? I have just wrapped it up for Christmas 👏🏼. Why oh why are we so behind on our gift sewing, I thought we had it all sussed in November....that was the plan anyway 🤣. I really hope I have some time to make something for me and sounds like you are feeling the same! Hope you have a good weekend too and I am so enjoying your vlogmas 😁. xx🎄💗

[@jankerslake5813]

Ha ha Carole, you’re right. Cuddle fabric IS devil fabric! I’ve just finished making a full length hoodie (for lounging on the sofa) in an adult size as a gift. I was hoovering up all the time, my sewing machine hated it even with a walking foot and my overlocker wasn’t keen. It turned out well though. I have three other 3m lengths of cuddle fleece in different designs but I’m donating it. I can’t go through that again!! 🤣🤣 My machines have just had a good clean as a reward. Your makes were great. You’ve been busy. Right onto my Hubby’s pyjamas. My Christmas dress will have to wait …. Again! 😃

[@socarole66]

Thanks! Glad it wasn't just the version of the fabric I bought. I can't imagine making something Adult sized out of that, just a little piece of it was bad enough 😰. I can't believe you have so much more of it and I don't blame you for donating it . Did you find it got up your nose and in your throat as well 😂. Good luck with your Hubbys PJs, I haven't made anything for Chris this year 🙈. Enjoy your weekend 🧵😊

[@jankerslake5813]

@@socarole66 Carole it really got every - in my eyes, nose, all over the dog and even in my underwear (no idea! 🤣😮). Never again. Have a lovely weekend too.

[@socarole66]

@@jankerslake5813 oh that's hilarious!! How did it get in your underwear 😂. I have thrown the remnants away as I never want to work with it again! Have a great weekend. 🤧

[@cindy7702]

Beautiful makes We call them house coats here where I live.. the one you made is so sweet as are the boys PJ"s They'll love everything

[@socarole66]

Thank you Cindy, I love the expression House Coat! I want to make dressing gowns for the boys now but not in that fabric 😂. Have a great weekend and thanks for your kind comments 🧵😊

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

The boys look so cute in those snow men!

[@socarole66]

Ha ha thank you so much. There is a photo somewhere of me with my face in one too 🤣🤣☃️. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@sbrickett]

The little robe turned out so cute, so tiny! That fabric makes a mess, all right. I’m the same way, I flit from one idea to another without actually doing anything, I have to make myself calm down so I can actually sew something. I’m working on T-shirts for my husband right now, he stole some fabric that was going to make his pjs with, he said he’d rather have shirts, so that’s what he’s getting. Then I guess it’s on to pjs for my littles next. I broke my serger today, but I’m hopeful that I can fix it myself, because taking it to a repair shop is not an option, there are any within 100 miles of me. If I can’t fix it, I’ll have to buy a new one, not exactly what I’d want for Christmas, but that’s life. Lovely pics at the end😀

[@socarole66]

Good for you making something for your Hubby, I've forgotten about Chris this year 🤣. Glad he knows what he wants though, shirts not PJs. So sorry to hear about your serger, this is not a good time for things to go wrong and get them mended. You live so far away from any machine shops! Mind you, a new one is always nice especially if you can get it in the New Year sales 👏🏼. As ever, thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I know how many videos there are out there at the moment 🤣. 🧵😊

[@annsheldrake3554]

Love your little dressing gown.

[@socarole66]

Thank you, I can't wait to see their reaction when they open it 👏🏼 Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@sueburton6920]

The dressing gown is gorgeous

[@socarole66]

Thanks Sue! I didn't realise making dressing gowns were so easy 🤣, apart from the shedding fabric! Have a great weekend 😊🧵

[@DebsWay]

Hi there, Carole! That little dressing gown (robe?) is so cute. And I'm sure the boys will love the shirts and the embellished hats that Grandma Carole made up specially for them. Kids remember that sort of thing! Look at that -- you completed a skirt that your Mother started. I have a feeling she made that without a pattern at all, right? It has been years since I've had a real, live tree but I remember the lovely smell of a fresh cut tree AND, unfortunately, the big mess the pine needles made in the house. LOLOLOL... Anyway, have fun decorating!

[@socarole66]

Hey Deb, I hope the boys like those bits and that Mummy and Daddy love the dressing gown! I hope it is true that they will remember Nanny making things 🥰. I think my Mum must have made that skirt without a pattern which is so intriguing, I need to ask her if she can remember! I have just finished putting up the tree and hoovering up all the needles that dropped whilst I did it😂. We have put it up a week earlier so I do hope it lasts and of course, we have had to turn the heating off in the lounge near it so we are now freezing 😂🎄, Have a great weekend in your warm house! 💗xxx

[@DebsWay]

My Mother used to put sugar in the water for the Christmas tree and she made sure it had water in the little holding tray until just after Christmas. Years ago, I switched to an artificial tree and prefer that yet. No fuss; no mess. And we leave all the decorations up and lighted at night through the first week of the New Year. That's just our preference.

[@socarole66]

@@DebsWay sugar in the water? Now that is interesting as I suppose with cut flowers there is always a sugary solution that you put in, I need to google that! We have a neat contraption that holds the tree and has a water indicator. I do have this thing about it being unlucky to remove the decs before the twelfth night so yes ours are up until after New Years as well, or at least one piece!! 🌲😘

[@DebsWay]

The sugar in the water could be just something like an old wive's tale but my Mother did it and I tried it, too. Who knows if it really did any good or not? LOLOLOL...

[@carolwampler1764]

Carole, you have been very busy. The sweatshirts, dressing gown, and hats for the littles are adorable. You really do need to make something for yourself. You had a vlog on a make of Butterick 6388 top which I absolutely fell in love with. I purchased the pattern and had some fabric here at home that I made it out of (such an easy makek). Love the top, except there are wrinkles all over the top and it looks terrible. I just can't figure out how to fix it so it looks better.😢 I am so bummed. Oh well, I will find someone to help me figure out what to do to remedy the situation. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with the family.

[@socarole66]

Hi Carol, I was thrilled to hear that you had a go at 6388 but wrinkles? Oh no, is that the fabric? It is such a pity as it sounded like you had success with the pattern. I would love to do some 'me' sewing in the next couple of weeks, it is my fault I keep adding extra makes to my list! Thanks for watching and wishing you luck on the wrinkles 🧵😊

[@carolwampler1764]

@@socarole66 thank you, Carole. I will keep you posted as to the progress of 6388. Taking the weekend off from sewing. Have a lovely weekend.

[@karolmolpus9536]

❤❤❤🎄🎄🎄

[@socarole66]

Thank you for watching! 🎄🎅🏼🧵

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Carole! Don't you hate fabric to just sheds all of the place!😢😢😢 It is an adorable robe though.

[@socarole66]

Oh Zelda! That stuff was a nightmare 🤣. The scraps have gone in the bin, I'm not saving those! 😂🧵

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

The cutest bear fabric but wow.. the devils fabric! Oh we’ve all had those haven’t we! Well done for persevering … that is the most gorgeous dressing gown 😍😍😍😍 the Disney pjs are just fabulous!!! Does that embroidery machine use a lot of thread? And does it use special thread? The result is amazing! Totally feeling the same about December not having much structure in the sewing room!!! Thanks for such a lovely festive Friday sews!

[@socarole66]

Although I loved the finished result of that dressing gown, I will never work with that fabric again and others have said the same. All remnants are in the bin 😂. Funny you should ask about the embroidery thread on the machine, I do use Brothread and I bought an assorted box when I got the machine and still haven't used hardly any. You use black the most and that is running low but considering all the designs involve black I'm very surprised. I think I've finally done all the gifts now but my daughter asked me yesterday to make a dress for her by Friday 😩, roll on January is all I can say 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching x

[@Bernietheoc]

👏🏻🌲🧵

[@socarole66]

Thank you 🌲😊🧵