Thank you, Jen, for your heartfelt words. Her Majesty was a truly remarkable woman who will be so very sadly missed by many. I’m sorry the launch was cancelled at the last minute but glad you enjoyed your time with Trish! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
So true, the world has suffered a great loss.
@AndraMakes2 жыл бұрын
Great job getting your fabric washed, dried, ironed, and folded. That is quite a task. Your junk journal looks fab. So sorry about the launch being postponed, but, hopefully, you will be able to see it soon. I know Trish is so relieved to destash that fabric. Tasks like that are always more fun when done with friends. Have fun with Carole. Love you. 😘💗
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
OMG we talked about you a couple of times - you're the tall one (thank goodness it's not just me, they're all midgets!), you're the organized one, you're the one we need to keep us on track, how in the world you stay so fit and healthy - how we love your channel and you and what you make. We have GOT to have some kind of event where we can all be there. Even zoom in the Brits and Aussies. How much fun would that be? How encouraging? That needs to happen.
@michellelemesurier31062 жыл бұрын
Favorite Fabrics... I'm such a fan of "soft fabrics".. bamboo fleece and my newest fav modal sweater knit.. oh so soft😊.. Enjoy your travels.. 🚙✈🛵🚀
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just bought some soft fabrics for baby clothes. Perfect for knit projects!
@bridget91112 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely words at the beginning of your vlog. They meant a lot we’re feeling very emotional in our home at present. It’s a period of great change, but the constant is the deep and abiding faith that runs through our monarchy.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
She was indeed remarkable.
@FarrellFocus2 жыл бұрын
Well, I think I live on the wrong coast for sewing buddies!! You lucky gals!!! So much fun. Love the junk journal, now I want one too!! Hugs, Stephanie 🥰🥰🥰
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I bet there are some out west as well. You're always welcome to come fly here and join in! Get a taste of humidity! ❤️
@marydiamond33222 жыл бұрын
Hemastats are fabulous! I carry nursing scissors and hemostats in my purse at all times. They are good for sewing, cleaning out a drain, and a multitude of things
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
LOL cleaning out a drain - so true!
@socarole662 жыл бұрын
Jen thank you so much for your beautiful words at the beginning. I would never have handled that as well as you did and felt so emotional on Thursday and Friday, hence I didn't do a FS video. Thank you, your UK/Canada/Australia viewers would have really appreciated that. ❤️
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
❤️😘🤗
@DianeBianchi_MnWx2 жыл бұрын
I love using my hemostat. I've used it for so many different sewing tasks. I bought it at a garage sale 25 years ago for about 50 cents. And yes to sewing with cotton!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It is crazy that those are so helpful? I found my first pair among my grandma's things.
@deirdre65952 жыл бұрын
Dear Jen I would like you to know how much I appreciated your kind generous message to those of us in the UK and around the world, grieving the loss of our wonderful Queen. It was so lovely of you. Thank you.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It's a great loss for the world. 💛
@marisolreyes65022 жыл бұрын
Same here..cotton is my favorite. Simply because it’s so easy to sew. I have yet to be successful at sewing with knits. There are so many cute knit fabrics out there, but after numerous fails, I’ve given up. My unconventional tool…hmmm, I’d have to say the bamboo skewers. I used them for everything, I.e., guiding sewing while sewing, turning corners (carefully), etc. a lot of fun trips for you. Have fun.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Knits are just hard until you get the hang of them, and I think it's always a learning process because I fail with them all the time!
@robincook43492 жыл бұрын
Grandmas act any way they want; you will be great at it. Yes, the Queen she was a great woman, I have watched so many documentaries and shows about her I feel like I know her like a good friend. My son called me the day after she died and asked me if I was in mourning, I told him yes, she was a great woman and we have never known anybody else, and my sister is mourning her also.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
The world has certainly suffered a great loss.
@cfdesignsbychristine23432 жыл бұрын
Love the golf cart!!! 😁
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It was a blast!
@magsohara79082 жыл бұрын
Hi Jen. I use my grannies wooden rolling pin as a clapper to press open seams and large washers from a diy store as pattern weights Enjoy your trip 🤓🏴
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!! Genius, actually!
@lorrainewhiting12672 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words for our Queen, such a sad time. I did a journaling course with a lady called Frances Pickering, she does amazing journals and written a few books on the subject. Hope you have a good time with Carole. I also use haemostats a great tool.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
We're talking about asking/tricking/pressuring/getting 😂 Trish to give us all junk journal lessons. She is REALLY good at it. And she and I both had the best time with Carole!
@stephaniejeffries23482 жыл бұрын
I love dress you’re wearing.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's so comfy, just a top that I lengthened and turns out it was long enough for a dress when I added a border! Serendipitous mistake!
@debbiesnyder7622 жыл бұрын
You will love the Field Museum and Shedds. I lived in Warsaw Indiana for many years before just recently moving to GA. Chicago is a beautiful city. Enjoy the time with your family. God bless you my friend
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
My SIL is from Warsaw! I'm looking forward to Shedd's.
@victoriahannah16332 жыл бұрын
I got a nice case from harbor freight to keep sewing accessories in. I love my magnet for picking up pins & other things. I want to get one of those things that has a handle & magnet at the end for picking things up off the floor. I have a reacher for paper,fabric,thread& other stuff. Saves my back & knees. I need to look up my hemostats from my days as a nurse. We basically used them to twist stubborn IV tubing apart. I do have some nice pointed tweezers for picking up ornery thread. I finally broke down & bought some things that keep bobbins with thread & thread spools under control. All that thread all over can really pluck your last nerve. I like cotton also. I did make some pants with gabardine & that was pretty easy to sew with. I tried rayon challis one time & that wasn’t so good. Thank goodness just a small sleeveless top. Just chalk that one up as a learning project and back to doing some research on how to sew with it. Best of times with the traveling & that new grand baby. We leave close to end of October for Florida to visit family. My granddaughter will be 5 & my grandson will be 3 in January. You are going to enjoy the fabric come this winter.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
You should get one of those magnet things, I hear they're so helpful especially when you have carpet. Sorry you didn't end up liking rayon challis! It's not good for everything, but of course no fabric is.
@murielbailiwick29782 жыл бұрын
I’m with you. Cotton all the way, except for the occasional side trip for viscose/rayon. Thank you for acknowledging the death of our beloved Queen Elizabeth ll.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
💛 You've all had a great loss. The world, really.
@julieharwood85702 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments Jen… it feels like we’ve lost our favourite grandmother. There’s been tears in our household. End of an era. Xx 😢 Wow that’s a lot of fabric lucky you…😮
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It really is the world's loss. She was remarkable.
@alisoneichler42572 жыл бұрын
Small pieces of terry cloth will make great bath towels for a baby!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@LUcyaSews2 жыл бұрын
You are going to be the best grandma! ❤️ I find my self using chopsticks often 🙈😂
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I need to keep a pair of chopsticks in my room on my little cart. And thank you so much, such kindness! ❤️
@onelisashow2 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to see the BFFs on a golf cart! You two crack me up!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It's the Golden Girls!
@juanitaanderson60962 жыл бұрын
I’m flying, Lord willing to Minneapolis on the 20th. I know our paths won’t cross but it would be fun if they had. I’m flying to see my twin! I always enjoy your podcast. My favorite fabric is also quilting cotton. Do you have any must go to fabric store suggestions in the twin cities? By the way congratulations on soon becoming a grandma. Words can’t describe the joy!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Have fun with your twin! I've heard Sharon @Sharonsews talk a lot about S. R. Harris for fabrics in MSP - definitely worth checking out!
@susanstewart40442 жыл бұрын
For fabric stores- Fabric Place Basement Artistic Artifacts and Upcycle Creative Reuse Center all in Alexandria VA. And SewCreative Lounge in MD.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I will pass those along to @marisews in case she hasn't heard!
@MariSews2 жыл бұрын
It looks like you had a blast with Trish. It feels great to declutter and that golf cart ride was fun!!!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
We seriously need a weekend event. Seriously.
@sew_april2 жыл бұрын
I'm still catching up on my Friday sews videos I'm so glad you posted this! I needed a laugh after being in the hospital with my husband for days! (he is good now) Oh the adventures of Jen and Trish❤ looove it! The golf cart cracked me up! 😂🤣 I've been watching junk journals that are a little different from katelynplans on KZbin y'all might want to watch her 😉 fair warning her voice is soothing.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Hope he's doing ok now - and thanks, I'll check out katelynplans. I always love a soothing voice!
@sew_april2 жыл бұрын
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom yes he's doing good just needs 3 months of coumadin to thin his blood for the cartaroid artery to heal.
@NPollack032 жыл бұрын
Jen, you are going to be over the moon 🌝 when you meet your grandbaby 💙. My daughter recently moved to Chicago. There is a fabric outlet called Textile Discount Outlet. The address is 2121 W 21st St, Chicago. I haven't been there yet but I hope to go on my next visit (Sept. 24-30) to Chicago. Safe travels to you and your daughter. 🙏
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
That's literally what everyone says! I believe it! Thanks for the heads up on the Textile Discount Outlet. If I have time, I may try and go there!
@sewlovemydogs2 жыл бұрын
The one thing I can say about being a grandmother is that while I knew I would love my grandchildren, I had absolutely no idea of how much. You love your children dearly and then when you have grandies, you realise (unbelievably) that was only the tip of the iceberg. It sounds like you are in for a really lovely week away, I’m so happy for you. I’m in Australia (ex UK) and would like to thank you for your kind words, Queen Elizabeth ll was a remarkable woman.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the advice and I agree, the world's had a great loss.
@wendycooper51762 жыл бұрын
Cotton, bamboo and viscose/rayon would be my faves Jen.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
We think alike -
@robynlaszlo61282 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you looks like a very memorable and fun time with Trish have a great time with Carol favorite material is cotton and linen i love it nice to see all the fabric take care
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
You too! Carole mentioned you yesterday - we were trying to figure the difference between you and Robyn's Love of Sewing. I told them you were an Aussie. They were surprised!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Also - linen. What a dream fabric. That's also at the top of my list.
@MeticulousShopper2 жыл бұрын
For fabric shopping in the Chicago area, Vogue fabrics is great!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I may stop and shop!
@debbies61922 жыл бұрын
Welcome home! Carol mentioned in her Friday sews about coming to America to meet you ladies. She too; is expressed excitement about her upcoming visit. You're right. She seems to be a sweet lady. I'm happy you were able to spend time with Trish. Spending time with a good friend can be a healing balm for the soul. Unusual sewing tool: I used to use clothes pins to clamp fabric pieces together until I discovered that you could actually buy specially made clips to pinch fabric together lol.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Clothespins are still a fantastic idea! And Trish and I had a lovely time with Carole. She is a treasure.
@sandrajohnson9262 жыл бұрын
You will fall in love💐
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
That's what everyone says! I believe it! 💛
@nancyshaner85482 жыл бұрын
I love sewing with cotton and its blends. I agree. I love wearing Rayon. So I love sewing with that too. But prints I like are hard to find.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
True. Especially at Joann's!
@annsinclair67092 жыл бұрын
Thank You, beautifully said and much appreciated x
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
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@maryames1642 жыл бұрын
I am a grandma of 4 this grandma sews!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@AdamSews2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh the destash! Wow and the restash! Oh my I ammm howling at you an Trish in that gold cart! With the disco lights, you are like Thelma and Louise 🤣🤣🤣 I showed my husband and he said what are they like 🤣
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Yep - two old ladies joyriding around the neighborhood with their brownie brittle! We are a pair! And what are we like? Come and visit so you'll find out! We had such a lovely time with Carole. She is such a treasure. We laughed and grumbled and even did our best not to gossip, although we did a tiny bit. It was amazing. Think of how it would be with all of everyone!
@thebeehivebuzz98842 жыл бұрын
Wow... That is a ton of fabric! Love it. Looks like you had a fantastic trip. My son was disappointed when the launch was scrubbed. My favorite fabric to work with is cotton because it is so user-friendly. Have a great day! friendly.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to get back when the launch is rescheduled, hopefully for Sept 27!
@nancypollard45312 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for your Friday sews. Tricia's d. Stash was bigger than my entire stash. Wow! Congratulations to her. I am so with you about the Artemis launch. I love all things space as well. My favorite fabric is denim. It behaves so well when I'm cutting and sewing. I just love it. And that brings me to my favorite unconventional sewing tool. That is a cutting board and a hammer. It is so helpful to hammer down those bulky seams that I want to sew. Just steam the heck out of it and hammer it down and it becomes ever so compliant. And by the way as a nana of two I give unconditional love and I say yes. When mama says no yet I actually defer to Mama. I give lots of eye rolling advice but I think at the end of the day they absorb some of it. At least I hope so. Lol
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Sorry! I was getting ready to travel and just barely fit it in - editing there in the hotel room with Trish. I don't think I made it on Friday but I got there as early as I could on Saturday! 😂 I love denim too. Another great cotton! And great idea about the hammer. I appreciate the grandma advice, because I hope that's how I'll be. Give advice when they ask, roll my eyes when they don't and spoil spoil spoil -
@kimmielovesparis12 жыл бұрын
Im with you…cotton is the easiest to sew with and it is so comfortable to wear. I also like rayon - it does drape beautifully,
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Definitely love the drape.
@lindasmith6852 жыл бұрын
I love the 8640 pattern. I have made a toile but had so much trouble with the sleeve facing. But never say die, I will have another go and this time I will make the shorter version. Will let you know how it turns out.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Just use bias binding. It works just as well. And I always top stitch both the neck and armhole facings down at about 1" away.
@carmensalome2 жыл бұрын
I want to see a twirl in your new sundress please!!! Wow with the destash! You and Trish inspire me. Sounds like you have lots of fun travels in the near future. Cant wait to hear all about it. Sending you hugs!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Photos to come. And please head up an event! Your ideas are fabulous! ❤️😘
@sbrickett2 жыл бұрын
Grandmas are just people that never tell the grandchildren “no”.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Oh, the spoiling that little boy is going to get!
@lindaladner58802 жыл бұрын
Like you, I only have daughters and was a bit concerned when I learned my first grand was a boy. I was afraid I wouldn’t know how to play with a boy and wouldn’t get to sew for a boy. I was WRONG! Little boys are completely different from little girls and are so much fun! And I have found many things to sew for him, including a quiver for his “arrows” 🥰 You are in for the time of your life! I need to destash about as much as Trish but I have no idea what to do with it once I do. Where is Trish taking her fabric? I am also a quilter and gave away 2-3 big bags at the beginning of COVID when people were making masks for everyone. I still have entirely too much. And yes, Harbor Freight is the bomb for all kinds of sewing stuff.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the advice on little boys. And I don't know where Trish is taking her fabric - but I'm sure she'd tell you in a comment on one of her videos.
@robincook43492 жыл бұрын
you know when my second grandchild came along I didn't know if I could love another child like my first ( I only had one child my self) but my fears were soon over and when #3 came along I had no worries, the things we worry about sometimes.
@MichelleSewsAgain2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow Jen! That’s a lot of fabric 😂 Trish needs to teach a junk journal class…I want to make one with all my grandmother’s and mother’s handwritten recipes. 🧵 I know you, Trish and Carole are going to have such a great time! I’m so bummed I can’t join you. Think of me in your group hug!!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! We need to have her down for a weekend and just do that. I wish you'd been there - we talked about you several times, mainly about how you bring everyone up because you're happy - but not in an unrealistic, pollyanna way. You were missed!
@janiegiordano92952 жыл бұрын
Can you show us how you sew a label in, where, and what do your labels say. Where do you buy them at
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Center back unless there's something in the way, then just to the right or left of center back. Two very short lines of stitching on each end, even bartacks sometimes. And they say Jenny's Originals, which is something I've had since around 1988.
@TheWanderingSewist2 жыл бұрын
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@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
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@sharoneunice89282 жыл бұрын
When do we get to see all that new fabric?
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
It's all filmed, I just have to get it edited and uploaded!
@jmanonmakes2 жыл бұрын
I aspire to have a destash as big as Trish’s one day! Jen, you convinced me to give your favorite dress a try. I have a question about sizing. If I make the pattern according to my measurements, it recommends one size. But the finished garment measurements put me in a different size altogether. Any suggestions as to which size I should make? Thank you!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I think the thing to keep in mind is that it's very loose fitting. You have side seams and a center back seam you can adjust if the fit is off. If you have a basic shift dress, or a "tent" dress, any loose fitting dress you like then you need that basic size. This dress fits well through the bustline but you really do have to take your fabric into account, especially if you're doing sleeves. I'm doing a collab with Michelle tomorrow about the dress and I'll try and address all these things there -
@jmanonmakes2 жыл бұрын
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Thank you so much!
@amymckee50752 жыл бұрын
Where do you take the fabric you discard??
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
Well, I haven't done it yet so I'll keep you posted!
@sunflowersammee19942 жыл бұрын
Do you have the long tweezers from HF?
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
No, just the ones that came with my serger. And my other serger. And my other serger 😂
@lindasmith6852 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your condolences Jen. The Queen was such a lovely lady who we were all very proud of, she served her people well. Now we must get use to King Charles, sounds strange.
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
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@juniemoon22862 жыл бұрын
Uh. Do you people know about the genocide that took place in Kenya under the queen? Sorry I can't. Unsubscribing!
@TodayinJensSewingRoom2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry. I don't pay attention to the politics. I just know that our British friends loved her and I wanted to respect that. If I brought politics (or religion) into my videos you'd all unsub, and rightly so since this is a sewing channel.
@juniemoon22862 жыл бұрын
I'm finding out alot about history that people keep quiet. One of the families involved just spoke out after the queens death. Apparently this was held in for decades. And a video was posted from the wife whose husband rebelled, there was footage of the British seizing the men. I just cried. I was so hurt. I'm sure you didn't know as well as I. Thanks Jen for telling me. I feel better.