Craft with Me - Sewing in the Signatures

Everything that could go wrong did in this video! I do manage to sew in signatures to two of the five Little Golden Books. I hope you'll laugh with me, not at me! lol!, at this comedy of errors!!

[@DollysGram]

I use waxed thread all the time and all you have to do is take the needle off, put your thread through the button, then put your needle back on. The waxed thread is stiff enough you can thread through the button holes without a needle!😉

[@rhodalewis2766]

That's exactly what I was saying to myself as you were struggling with getting through the holes - just take needle off, thread button and put needle back on. But it's nice to know you are just like the rest of us!

[@wizardoris55]

Me too. I'm screaming, take the needle off and feed the thread through the button. Lol

[@DollysGram]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one trying to send psychic messages thru KZbin!😆 Gayle, you are always SO much fun and although I felt bad for all that was going haywire, it is good to know that everyone struggles sometimes, cause it's easy to think we're alone in our own crafting chaos!😁 The books are beautiful!🐇

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Julie...seriously....was I the only one that didn't think about taking the needle off??? I really think my brain goes elsewhere when I turn on the camera! Thanks for the tip though...I'll remember it for next time! ❤️

[@DollysGram]

Oh Miss Gayle, I'm sure you would have thought of it if we all weren't there peeking over your shoulder!😆 I can't even imagine crafting on camera, knowing hundreds and hundreds of people will be watching. That's kinda terrifying but you make it look so easy & you teach us all so much. I'm just glad we could all contribute to solve the button vs thread dilemma!😉

[@nancykirk8913]

Oh my, I'm exhausted with you!!! I struggled right along, held my breath and honestly laughed out loud many times!!!!! What happened today is SO ME!!!! If anything can go wrong, it will with me, but, like you, I just laugh and carry on!!!! I admire your temperament so much, and I'm so happy that you can laugh at yourself, because accidents or struggles happen to every single one of us that are into crafting/art stuff!!! Makes me admire you even more, and, just always know, I'll be right there with you every step of the way when things go not as they are suppose to!!! Exhausted or not, it was a GREAT video....loved it!! Big hugs....

[@carolynnixon7095]

Add being super clumsy, knocking things all asunder, and that's my everyday way. I laughed so hard, with you. You're right, you just have to laugh. After all that, the books do look adorable.

[@donnatolle7920]

I don't know about you Gayle, but I have to do tedious things like adding signatures in the morning. After I get tired everything goes wrong.. Your giggles at the end probably prove you were exasperated. These are the cutest little books ever. Will be great fun to see the flip through. Hope you were able to have a cocktail and relax with your amazing young guest after.

[@judithdavis7437]

I also enjoyed this making of the journal!! I laughed along with you! I am going to try and add buttons to my spine too! Loved that idea! I hope your dinner was a huge success!

[@Glory0223]

Gayle, don't feel bad. The other day I was sewing in a signature and I sewed it upside down. I was so frustrated, and it didn't help when my hubby chimes in and says that I should really pay attention. Wrong thing to say to a frustrated woman with a Little Golden Book, a needle and an awl...Just sayin'. It was all in good fun. I feel your struggle. It is so worth it when your journals are done though:) Thanks for sharing the good and the struggle. It's good to know I'm not the only one.

[@CraftyBeginnings]

I love these lgb books. It's fun to go along and watch the whole series with you. You are so talented and I just learn so much. TFS and crafty hugs.

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

I love the realty of this journal process .

[@Sallyturl]

Ha. Gayle, wow I struggled all the way through that sewing with you until that last heavy sigh and then I just had to laugh out loud - - mostly because I’ve definitely been there, done that! You have a beautiful outlook. I just chuckled with you. Then the hair bifocal thing was the topper! What a trooper. You made it through. I love watching your real time videos.

[@jenfox1534]

Adore you Gail I watch your videos almost everyday day! What a joy you are!!

[@gedartcreations2869]

I stayed with you til the end, even poured myself a drink to celebrate! Gosh, this was an epic episode. I now know I can conquer all of my current 'sewing in the signatures fears'! You were a trooper, Gayle- thx for sticking through it until the end. Perseverance at its best xoxo

[@beverlykilpatrick525]

Hi Gayle, I followed along with you putting my first journal together tonight. Your instructions are so clear and easy to understand thank you so much for all you share. Look forward to my time I can spend with you.

[@donnapusti7859]

You're so wonderfully even tempered. Those books would have been out in the yard if I was encountering all that. Lol. The knot in the thread would've done it for me. Lol. It's good to laugh about it. Thanks for the giggles.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Haha, Donna, yes! Chucking these books into the yard was definitely an option! Luckily I had you all to keep me going full steam ahead!! And, you guessed it, the last three books bindings went without a hitch...go figure! 😂😂😂❤️

[@Giger8078]

The real deal and I love it. If only our customers knew how much time we speed on doing crafts. At least here in Sweden it’s hard to take a correct price for JJ and art and things like that.

[@dudleydreams5443]

Mrs Gigi I think that is true anywhere. A lot of people want the handmade but want you to give it to them.

[@leannreid5961]

I love your comment about the struggles. I always think that I should make a cooking show about how it really happens! Love your videos.

[@karenpruis501]

Persistence pays off! Good for you. Very cute with the buttons by the way.

[@anita4291]

It was a struggle but you made it LOL. You are so funny, I love watching your video's. Thank you.

[@cindycoile5989]

Yea ....you made it ! Persistence pays off in the end. I was here trying to help LOL. Have fun at dinner tonight !

[@joycecrull8986]

dont worry about it. its good to see things go wrong with the pros too. your doing just fine. gives me a little chuckle! lol!!!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

I enjoyed watching and learning how to overcome challenges as they arise!

[@emileechristensen7342]

Girl I Love Love watching you because I go thru the same struggles!! I had issues with my sewing machine last night with jamming and all I thought of was you!!! Thank you for another great video!!!

[@Nana5797]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone! I didn't think I wanted to try this but now I am! You make it look easy! Lots of work but easy and enjoyable! God Bless you!

[@MissyC323]

thank you thank you for your step by step explainations. Very enjoyable and much appreciated.

[@TheFourfiftythree]

Keep smiling! You are too funny. Makes us all realize we are not the only ones to encounter a challenging journal tie up!!!

[@ourcraftroomwithgiselecari6055]

Thanks gayle for showing your that your are human. Don’t worry your reputation is cemented love you 🙎🏻‍♀️♥️♥️♥️

[@barbaralaforge7492]

You are so darn funny. Enjoyed every minute......

[@Solaeandcraft]

Thank you for this tutorial. 💕💖 love all the colours too

[@64053nickki]

Awe Gayle honey you got it all together. I will be glad when I get time to craft. I enjoy watching your videos. Your a hoot. lol

[@pinkyleewhatson57]

You are such a joy Gayle! Thank you so much for doing your “craft with me” videos! I learn so much more watching the unedited video I so love your laugh! You always put me in a happy mood after I watch you. You let us see the “real” in junk journaling!

[@sunshinelynable]

Thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment of watching you struggle through that sewing. LOL Your buttoned spines are so lovely Gayle. Good luck with the next books. Hugs Linda

[@normaedlemon92]

You are a riot. I have yet to try this, but bought some LGB’s and will be attempting this. I will surely have bandaids on all my fingers from the needle. So you will not have any of the pains I will experience.

[@conniesholl3409]

I use the wax thread also..I just take it off needle to thread through button. It really is strong! Love your series..you work so hard!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Haha, Connie, why oh why did I not think of taking the needle off??? It's called the camera is running and the brain has turned off!! Thanks for hanging in there with me through it all!! ❤️

[@gailagilliland3268]

The journals spines are beautiful, Gayle! Thanks for sharing your very real process. We all have days like this. I do love watching you craft. ♥️♥️♥️

[@greenfire6545]

You seem to handle everything with humour and patience. Greetings from South Africa.

[@greenfire6545]

Thank you Gail!!!

[@HappyRaeofCraftySunshine]

Girl, I love ❤️ your sense of humor! The Button struggle is oh to real! 🤣😂🤣

[@karensallows9348]

The struggle is real Gayle! 😺

[@sabrina-thestarduststitche7624]

Gayle I so enjoy your videos ~ you are an absolute pleasure to watch! I want to try making one of these Golden book journals! You are such a prolific crafter! I can't believe you made as many things as you did after your surgery! TFS!

[@brendagoulette759]

I just love your books they are so adorable. The buttons sure add a cute touch!

[@janawilliams5808]

O Gayle, this was a great video, you made me laugh with you !! I was trying to say,,, take off the needle and just put the thread thru the button then you could have used the buttons you had already picked out !!! haha, but the ones you put were still very pretty !!! You need to be doing live videos so we can chime in and help you, not that you need it but I was really struggling here talking to my computer monitor,,,hahaha Thanks for sharing, you do an awesome job !!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Haha, Jana, so funny...take off the needle....genius, my friend! I swear I have no brain once the camera starts! 😄❤️

[@SageDeerborn]

Reality journal making with Gayle, love it. You have such a fun attitude about things.

[@hoosierhippie5789]

Hi Gayle....they are turning out adorable....I use the waxed thread and love it but when the needle doesn’t go through I take the needle off and it goes through quite easily...just a tip maybe. Tfs Hugs and blessings 🌺🌴🌵🌞

[@hoosierhippie5789]

Also btw so happy to hear your shoulder is doing great and therapy is going so well 😍 Prayers work for sure ....God is good. 🙏

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Denise's Sparkles & Crafts YEEESSS! 👍❤️

[@angelikamenzel1068]

I love it when you are crafting...brabbeling and laughing (even about yourself) 😂😂💖💖💖💖

[@dudleydreams5443]

I love your videos keep them coming.

[@lalagamma4452]

❤TY for inspirational videos. The LGB's are coming along beautiful. I'm so happy I found your tutorials! 💘

[@funkeyjournals3674]

Gayle time was kinda bumpy today! You are such a trooper! Hangin in there and staying on track! Impressive! I think I’ll hot glue mine on. Thank you so much for sharing this process it is iso cute when it’s done! Nice job! ♥️

[@auntpattyscrafts]

I love my Gayle time! LOL I just love your Golden Books, I found all my son's books they are almost 30 years old and I'm going to be working on them soon. Just a little hint about the buttons sometimes I will use a needle threader to get the thread through those stubborn buttons or a piece of wire folded over will help too.

[@silverpromidi]

I love that you are showing things 'in the raw' Gayle :) like you said, this then shows the 'back story' behind the process

[@LadyLeda2]

LOL Your so funny Gayle.

[@danawegner9572]

Gayle, I love your videos! I ordered some vintage LGBs yesterday from eBay. I look forward to working on them. Thanks!

[@gailstubbings8606]

Oooh Gayle i felt ya pain but i am glad you got it fixed. I am also glad you don't edit your videos so newbies like me can see the pain process in all it's glory even if it's gory lol. Xx

[@tfntexas]

Sorry you had such a time with that! At least you keep your sense of humor through it all. I appreciate all you do!

[@jodisterling1603]

Good job! Boy do you have patience! I've never tried the buttons on the spine items looks fabulous. I just love watching your videos. TFS. 👍

[@TheHippieGypsy]

You got it done! His on you for hanging in there! At least you're laughing!

[@anneaspinall4775]

Loving your craft along videos they are both informative and entertaining :) Thank you.

[@encarnaramirezmateos1699]

Amazing friend 😍😙😘

[@Scorpiomary]

I wondered how you did the spine, signatures and buttons thank you

[@Emmaandlucy743]

I love the buttons. Thank you for sharing

[@sharoncarroll8892]

Get a small tack hammer and it should take only a tap on the awl to pierce the spine ; you don't want to hurt your shoulder !Keep small pliers handy to pull the needle through ( Med. Needle nose ) .

[@RENEWEDandCRAFTED4U]

I loved it! Been there, done that! I was cracking up and feeling your pain at the same time. So funny. Enjoy your dinner. (:

[@lindawarner9406]

Like the golden books. Sewing is hard. I don't have the clips and I have to sew each page I going finish tomorrow the journal I am making for my sister.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Where is your video to show how you did the closure, please? I love this journal so much. Thank you 💖

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hi There, I struggle with the needle threaders, the thread and making holes too lol The struggle is real! 😄 Way to hang there, it's done!! 😍

[@bettelovelace4456]

Whew.. ready for a nap 😂😂how bout you... sorry you had a rough time.. very cute👏👏👏

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Bette, haha! Yes, a nap would've been good! I think I'll sleep like a log tonight! As predicted, I did the other three with NO problems at all!!! 😜❤️

[@bettelovelace4456]

Gayle Agostinelli 👏👏👏

[@sbonhamleo]

Hi Gayle U use waxed thread. Next time remove the needle and thread button then put needle back on. I was watching saying take the needle off. Lol! Anyway I love you! Xoxo

[@Canadian693]

TfS! I just bought 5 Golden Books from a thrift shop, going to work on making them into junk journals.

[@teresaware7211]

You cracked me up talking about your hair and your bifocals. xxx❤️

[@kathyluty6035]

Poor Gayle. At least you showed you were human.I am glad you don't edit.

[@mauricepowers3804]

You can take the needle off and thread the button then put needle back on💖

[@AngelasCraftySpace]

HI, Gayle! I am new to JJ making and would like to know how you make your template that you use for the holes. Thank you so much for sharing with us, I just love your videos.

[@paularamirez7507]

Those books are gorgeous! I think watching reality is important so that we can also learn to work around challenges. It's also good to know all of us run into challenges. I'll have to admit that you're pretty determined when you run into challenges. I usually have to walk away from it and return to it after a bit....lol

[@kessell637]

I’m at home saying, Gayle, take the thread off the needle and poke it through the button, then rethread the needle and continue on. Lol

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes!! Jan, so many people said that. I'm like....why oh why didn't I think of that! I'm going to coin a new phrase....camera brain! It's completely empty!! 😜😜❤️

[@patnapper6178]

Next time you have a button you want to use and, the nettle is to big- take your nettle off and tread your tread though the button and , then put your nettle back on the thread.

[@jennygee9849]

you seemed very happy to have finished that tute Gayle :) thanks for sharing the things that can go awry too like checking needles will fit thru buttons :(

[@sherriejohnson508]

So cute thank you

[@CatherineSunnysideJournals]

Question: approximately how many sheets do you put in each signature for your little golden junk journals? I've been watching and watching a hoping you'll say and I'm not having any luck. Love your teaching style. You have a very patient demeaner.

[@SheilaY]

I'm sorry that I was laughing about your struggles, not at you but, with you. So many times these things happen to me. I absolutely love the buttons on the spine! Do they get glued as well?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Sheila, I don't glue them, but you sure could! I just slide them where I want them and they usually stay where they are. 😄❤️

[@trishasantos9633]

Hi Gail, I love all your videos and your journals are amazing! I am attempting to make one for my daughter-in-law, but I am stuck! I am not understanding how do you sew in the single pages? I've watched all your tutorials but I just can't seem to figure out how to sew in a single children's page from the book into a signature??? Help!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Trisha, if you have a single page, you’ll need to attach two pages together to make the double page to sew in the signature. Put two pages side by side and run washi tape down the middle, or a strip of paper, or strip of fabric. Then you’ll be able to sew them in. I hope that makes sense and helps! ❤️

[@Myworldinokc]

looking so good. I love golden books. I have so many, I need to start making more journals. I'm slow at them thou. u really get them done fast. how do u decide how many tags and pockets. I seem to always go over board. lol

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

My world in okc ...yes, really hard not to go too overboard. I went a little overboard on these. Spent a lot of time on all the elements. But as long as we are having fun, right??? ❤️

[@cleights100]

Hi Gayle, I just discovered your book making series. I love your books. Just a question, how do you tear apart the books and keep the pages together? Thank you.

[@sarahsadori9521]

Poor Gayle. You could just tread the buttons without the needle. The twine would go without any problems and you would not have to change your choosen buttons.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Sarah Sadori 👍👍😜😜❤️

[@terrymcmenamin4918]

Hey Gayle--thank you so much for your videos! Love your spirit. Could you tell me how many pages you usually add for each signature? Thanks again.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Terry! I think each of the signatures have 15 pages or so. Thanks so much for your sweet comment! ❤️

[@AbiNomac]

Hello Gail, what is the needle you are using to thread the signatures? Thank you I have a suggestion - When you can't get the button through the needle slide the needle off and feed the thread through the button by hand, without the needle. You will get every button of your choice on that way.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Abinor Mac I used tapestry type needles. And yes, great idea! Camera brain kept me from thinking of that! 😂😂😂❤️

[@teresaware7211]

Gayle take the thread off the needle and feed thread through the button and then put needle back on thread

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Teresa, what????? Way to easy! Haha! I swear the camera turns on and my brain turns off!! 😜😳❤️

[@ourcraftroomwithgiselecari6055]

Hi gayle I doing a2 signature do I saw in in the 2 first holes right or left ? Thank you gisele 🙎🏻‍♀️♥️♥️♥️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

If I understand your question right, I don’t think it matters which way you go. ❤️

[@greenfire6545]

I m a brand new subby.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Green Fire welcome to my channel! I’m so glad you’re here!! ❤️

[@mauricepowers3804]

Gail what are the papers you use in this one?💖💖

[@junkerryjournals7924]

I'm so glad I could do some Gayle time today!!! :-D

[@sadiejosiemom]

Maybe it would work better to take the needle off and just thread the buttons by hand and then rethread the needle?? That's what I would do.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

sadiejosiemom yes!!! That's what anyone with half a brain would do!! I swear my brain turns off when the camera turns on!! ❤️

[@KentuckyKrafter]

What thread did you use