#fridaysews

[@pinkysfarm461]

Sweet gifts from Adam. Good job on the jazzy jammies!!! I LOVE your dress! That turned out beautiful!! Yay Chris got some Christmas pants! Too funny. Looking forward to another year of So Carole!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@socarole66]

Chris did indeed get some Christmas pants and he wore them ALL day without complaint bless him!! I need to make him loads more to use up that awful tartan elastic now 🤣. Adam is a true treasure isn't he, oh how I would love to be able to make him something in return, but what?! Thanks for the comment on the dress, I think I saved the neckline but still worried it makes me look a bit Busty 🤭. Another year of So Carole? Gulp, I will need to get sewing then 🤣. Happy New Year my dear friend 💕🎉😘

[@twinz4me2]

Wonderful makes Carole! The dress turned so nice! Cannot wait to see what you make next year ❤. You live in a stunning part of the world. Have a wonderful New Year 🎉🎉🎉. Christy

[@socarole66]

Hi Christy, thank you so much for those lovely comments. We do live in a lovely part of the UK, if only the weather was a slightly bit better! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year🎉

[@twinz4me2]

How embarrassing to have commented twice 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@socarole66]

@@twinz4me2 oh don’t worry please. Once I posted a comment on the wrong persons page as the video moved onto another one. I had to send an apology 😂. That really was embarrassing ha ha. I love that I had extra comment from you 😘👏.

[@anitawebb8952]

Loved seeing your gifts from @Adamsews I think he’s so talented, I love the doggie gift of your beautiful dog Mickey, I think when you watch people online you feel like you know them, even when you’ve never met! And through watching adam I’ve started watching you and other sewers too, you both seem like down to earth people and love your makes, Xx

[@socarole66]

Isn't Adam the best? I can't believe how fortunate I am to have come to know him through KZbin of all places and he lives so near to me! I know what you mean about watching people online, it is like we have a world of friends out there that think the same as us and share our hobby. Say what you will about Social Media but it does have its good points! Thanks for watching me and have a very Happy 2023 🎉

[@anitawebb8952]

@@socarole66 happy new year to you too Carole X

[@helganeufeld230]

Those pajamas match your sofa cushions. Lovely makes.

[@socarole66]

HA HA HA that made me laugh so much! I didn't spot that at all but you are right! Thanks so much for watching me at such a busy time of year and have a Happy New Year 🎉😊

[@annerobinson647]

Thanks Carole love your gifts and your top. Hope you keep well and your husband is on the mend

[@socarole66]

Hi Anne, thank you my husband is now mended and thank goodness the sewing room bed has now turned back into my sewing table again! Hope this year brings you lots of joy 🧵🪡

[@annerobinson647]

@@socarole66 thanks Carole I'll be interested in seeing how you go with Burda pattern I'm trying

[@annerobinson647]

To get my head round them😏

[@socarole66]

@@annerobinson647 for me with the actual Burda patterns it's the fact the instructions are so tiny! At least I can read the ones in the magazines 😂

[@FarrellFocus]

Hi Carole, oh my gosh! I loved so much in this video. Your dress and the fix was lovely! Adam and your doggy... how precious! I made that dress you were asking about... but I love boxy shapes. The little tie on the neckline was so cool I want to make that again. Happy new year! 🎊

[@socarole66]

Hi Stephanie and Happy New Year! Thanks for all your lovely comments and for letting me know about that dress. I think I remember you making that dress now? Good to hear you thought the tie neckline worked as that was the main bit I was unsure of. I suppose I could make the top first and see how that goes. Adam is such a darling for making that, bless him ☺️. Hope you had a good Christmas etc and I bet like us, you are thinking ahead to 2023 to getting out the camper again! 😘x

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

I love the jersey you used to make your top. The dress turned out lovely.

[@socarole66]

Hi Pamela, wasn't that jersey lovely? I can't believe I hadn't used it before and I have so many cardigans that will go brilliantly with it. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and have a Wonderful 2023 😊🥂

[@stillstitchin]

Good to see you, this morning. 😊 Love the jazzy jammies! That zip up jacket will be really pretty. I agree, I hate hemming curtains, but sometimes it needs to be done. Happy New Year! 🎉

[@socarole66]

Hi Deborah! I wore the Jazzy Jammies (love that!) last night, thank goodness I have my eyes closed when I wear them, you should have seen my hubbys face when I put them on, I think he almost got his sunglasses 😂. I have high hopes for that jacket so keep your fingers crossed for me. Curtains ugh, but yes as you say, they need to be done sometimes as how rarely can you ever buy them the right length?! Happy New Year to you too 🎉💕

[@babsl9245]

Wishing you and yours a very happy new year, looking forward to seeing your next makes. X

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Babs, I have loved having your 'company' this past year. Roll on 2023! 🎉😊

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

The gifts you got from Adam are amazing!! That Mickey is super cool! Loved what you did to “fix” the dress - you’ll look great on New Year’s Day! Good luck with the Burda patterns. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with them. Happy New Year!!! 🎉

[@socarole66]

Thanks Izzy, Adam is a real gem isn't it. I would never even have come up with the idea of that Mickey head let alone how to tackle making it! Thank goodness I saved the dress as it was really bothering me, I hate to waste fabric and I know you do too. So far (apart from making a massive rooky error with the pattern) the Burda top is working out ok, it was one of the easier ones though, no wonder that was the one I traced 😂. Happy New Year to you my Canadian Friend 😘🍁

[@AndraMakes]

Amazing and thoughtful gifts from Adam, as always! Thankful your hubs is on the mend! I love what you did with the neckline on the dress! I like it so much more than the original! Happy New Year, Carole! 💗

[@socarole66]

Hi Andra and Happy New Year! Hubby is getting there thank goodness but still not snore free so I'm still in the sewing room 😂. I'm glad I could make that dress wearable as I hate to waste fabric, thanks for approving 😊 and so much looking forward to meeting you in 2023 🤗

[@dianemorrall2687]

Well done on persevering with the dress. It looks so nice on you now. I think I would have chucked it in a corner or donated it!

[@socarole66]

Thank you Diane! I must admit I was tempted just to hide it away in a cupboard or something but that is the thing about having a KZbin channel, you always feel accountable which is a good thing in this case! Happy New Year 😊🎉

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Great final makes for 2022! Your husband's Christmas tree knickers came out perfect! And Adam's gifts are so sweet and thoughtful. Good luck with Burda. I'm actually intimidated by Burda because of their patterns magazine. All the best to you in 2023!

[@socarole66]

Ha ha glad you liked my Hubby's surprise gift, he keeps wearing them so they can't be bad 🤣. Adam is such a lovely talented man, I'm so lucky to have gotten to know him. I've sewn with proper Burda patterns before, although I like their shapes the instructions are so tiny. So far so good with the Burda magazine pattern but I did choose an easier one 😉. Happy New Year to you too 🥳🧵🪡

[@sbrickett]

Lovely makes, Carole. I love those boxers,but you are correct about the instructions, they are contradictory and confusing. I have found several of their patterns to be that way. I have not tried any Burda patterns, but I think I will for the New Year. That lovely ribbing will make your tops looks so professional. I don’t have any prints in ribbing, I just stick to black, blue, white and red. That seems to get me by. You have done a wonderful and professional job on your channel this year, so I expect the same in 2023, no pressure! I really enjoy your videos and look forward to next year. Hopefully, Chris is recovering from his illness, it’s bad to be sick during the holidays. Happy New Year!🎉

[@socarole66]

Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely comments and positivity! I am so glad you agree with me on the boxer pattern, I do have one other of their patterns but as it was a T shirt I didn't read them. I suppose they cover themselves with having tutorials. That is where I am old school isn't it, I am so used to things being in the same format with the big 4! I think that ribbing could look really nice with a plain sweatshirt so I look forward to using that. Thank you so much for your get well wishes for Chris, he has definitely turned a corner so I hope to leave the sewing room in the next couple of days. It has been the tidiest it has ever been without all the stuff on the bed 😂 . I really hope you have a good 2023 and thanks so much for sticking with me, I will need to study Jen's channel more to keep up the channel as I feel she is the most professional as she has done it for years!!! I need her secrets ha ha. Happy New Year and I hope 2023 is good to you and yours. 💕🎉

[@annmarshall9291]

Love your plans and fabric for the jacket Carole. Adams presents are lovely especially the copy of your dog. I also loved seeing your photos of the New Forest. Its somewhere me and my partner visited every year in our campervan. We loved it. Sadly he passed away earlier this year but I still took the camper down there for a few days at the beginning of September. If that is were you live you are extremely lucky. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year.

[@socarole66]

Hi Ann. First of all, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your partner but I hope that visiting the place you went together gave you some happy memories. 😊. We live on the border of Dorset and Hampshire and this area of the New Forest is 10 mins from home. We are indeed very lucky but we never take it for granted believe me, every time we go we are just astounded by the shear beauty and vastness of the New Forest. All that lovely open space does wonders for the soul 🥰. Thanks for your comments on the jacket , it has turned out well and excited to show it on Friday. Thanks also for watching and taking the time to comment 🤗

[@annmarshall9291]

@So Carole Thank you, Carole. I'll look forward to Friday

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Adam and his gifts. They truly are amazing as is he! The music and scenery at the end - you live in such a beautiful place. Hope Chris is better. That DBP is going to make the nicest tunic with leggings! xoxoxoxox

[@socarole66]

Yes Adam is a true treasure, aren't we lucky to have found him via KZbin! We do live in a nice place, I need to keep reminding myself of that when its rainy, cold and windy and you are sunning yourself in lovely summery dresses😂 I can't wait to use the DBP, searching through patterns tonight. Happy New Year🎉

[@JustMeAndMyFabric]

Your dress turned out beautifully! Happy New Year!

[@socarole66]

Thank you Angela! At least I feel I can wear it now 😊

[@annettecowburn1096]

I'd like to try a burda magazine so maybe burda easy could be worth a go. I'm so pleased you didnt give up on the dress Carole, it turned out great..Happy New Year!

[@socarole66]

Hi Annette, luckily that Jacket pattern had lots of instructions with it, much more than the others in that edition so I chose a good starter! I am sure you can get back editions on Ebay if you wanted to try one, let me know if you do. Thanks for the compliment on the dress, I am not 100% but at least I now feel comfortable in it! Happy New Year to you and yours 🎉😊

[@craftymystic4868]

My husband was man sick all Christmas and a lot prior, and not having taken care of things, he got pneumonia. Now he’s better, but I didn’t get into the sewing room as much as I’d had planned, and I’m exhausted from taking care of him! hope your hubby gets better soon. I’ve slept my best in my friends sewing room, piles everywhere, very comforting to me, wasn’t my stuff!

[@socarole66]

Oh I'm sorry to hear about your husband and pneumonia is no joke. Glad to hear he is in the mend. I had 20 mins in our bed last night before giving up and retreating back to the sewing room, just couldn't bear the post cold snoring 🤣. I've kind of got used to sleeping amongst the pins and fabric now! Hope you get some sewing time soon, thanks for watching 🧵🪡

[@alwayslearning9520]

Rachel at Stitched Up has a great tutorial on using Burda patterns. Seemed really helpful.

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you for that, I will take a look at her videos. I have made many Burda paper patterns before but nothing from the magazines, the instructions on those are a little quirky at times! Thanks for letting me know and have a Happy New Year 🎉

[@moirahenriksen3527]

Happy new year, I love your channel

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Moira and the same to you! Hope 2023 brings you lots of sewing success 🧵😊

[@AdamSews]

You are so so so welcome, such a lovely feeling seeing how happy you are, I loves making that little Mickey, the pot holder I stupidly meant to say it’s a pot rest, for on the table to protect from a casserole dish etc. I love that jacket pattern I have a men’s version similar and have made a few. I was sitting thinking how about a ponte lol then you said it. Such fun meeting up last week! Happy new year xx

[@socarole66]

You see that makes sense now being a pot rest 😂. I will put a teeny tiny pot on it to make sure the beauty is seen beneath 🥰. I got half way through that jacket last night, I made an mahoosive rooky error though but I may get away with it 🤣. We need to make meeting up a regular thing and one day I want to visit your lovely sewing room 😉. Happy New year 🎉🥳xx

[@debbies6192]

Hello, happy new year! All of your garments turned out great! I think the sewing pattern would be more appealing to me if it had more shape to it. The large scarf or tie like design to it almost demands it. But of course; you need to see what works best for your body shape. You are thin enough to get away with most clothing styles. Blessed are you!

[@socarole66]

Oh Debbie I love you!! You said I was thin and that makes me very happy 🤣. Now I have hit a certain age, weight seems to be piling on and I don't seem to have the weight control gene I used to have! Such as life eh? That dress pattern is certainly worth a go in the Spring, with the right fabric I am sure it could work with a few fish eye darts in the back maybe? My main trouble is being quite short, I have to make sure things are slightly fitted or I look even shorter. Thanks so much for chatting with me and have a happy 2023 😊

[@carolgardiner7983]

Wow, that ribbing is so cool. Adam's gifts are so amazing. When you finish those large spools of thread save them and put them in your kitchen. When you make sugar cookies or shortbread you can use the ends as a stamp and they make a really cute flower design on your cookies. Your top is beautiful. I love the hem detail. You are really inspiring me to sew up some nice tops for the winter. And those are some fancy lounge pants. I love the band at the top. Great job on your dress, such a good save. And now you can wear it. And I have to say, I am happy to hear that I'm not the only one who does not like sewing curtains. ugh. Best of luck with your New Year's resolution, that fabric will make a beautiful jacket. I can't wait to see it all sewed up. Happy New Year!

[@socarole66]

Hi Carol, thanks for all your lovely comments on my makes. Adam is just so generous and kind to have made me and sent me those things. Time is so precious to him as he has many jobs! That is really interesting about using the spools of thread for biscuits, a very cool idea indeed. I really like that top pattern as it looks so boring on the pattern cover but it has details that make it a success every time I make it. Sewing curtains is BORING! I could never be someone who does upholstery etc, I like sewing in curves 😂. Sometimes though these jobs have to be done. I am pleased to say I am half way through that jacket already and it is looking good so far! Have a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2023 😊🎉

[@barbaramallon4755]

Loved your pictures at the end-no place in the US actually looks like this. Very much looking forward to you making that zip jacket out of that lovely ponte - I bet it will work great! Lovely gifts from Adam, especially the dog ornament. Saw his vlog while he was in his car waiting to meet you - lovely soul.Have a Happy New Year and can't wait to hear about your 2023 plans. Are you going to do a make 9 list?

[@socarole66]

Hi Barbara, Adam is indeed a lovely man and so generous and kind. Not a mean bone in his body! We do live in a lovely part of the UK if only our weather was a bit better! The funny thing was when he was filming that I was actually waiting inside as I misread his message 😂. We met in the end though and had a marvellous catch up. I have seen others do a Make 9 (Andra's was amazing) but wasn't aware it happened every year? I need to look that up as I would love to do it. Is it something you took part in? Thanks for watching and I hope you have a very Happy 2023 😘

[@robynlaszlo6128]

I totally agree Adam is amazing you have done so much love the pjs there groovy Happy New year 🎉💜

[@socarole66]

Thanks Robyn and I wore my groovy pjs last night, thank goodness I have my eyes shut when I wear them! Three cheers for Adam eh? Happy New Year to you too 💕

[@tanyaellis5433]

Those gifts are gorgeous from Adam. One Christmas my daughter bought me a years subscription from Sew. The patterns well some of them were awful and not my cup of tea.The ones I did like I already had. I also bought the Burda Style and the patterns were terrible for me. The clothes were lovely as well. Now if you have to stick or mess about with them I dont bother You must have a lot of patience xx

[@socarole66]

Hi Tanya, I am so lucky to have gotten to know Adam, he is so talented. I am not sure how long my subscription is with Sew but I am fed up now, this year the patterns have as you say been awful, or ones I had. Hope it isn't a rolling contract 😂. I have made Burda patterns (bought patterns) before and come across some fitting issues whereas I don't with the big 4 so we shall see. I do like their styles though but I don't have the patience to alter patterns like a lot of people do so that is why I tend to stick to what I know but it is worth giving them a go as I have so many magazines. Thanks so much for chatting with me and I hope you have a very Happy 2023 😊🎉

[@carolwampler1764]

I absolutely love all of the gifts Adam gave you. He is so talented. Love your top. The dress is beautiful and I love what you did with the neck. The boxer briefs are really cute. The jacket pattern is so cute and it will look on you. Happy New Year.

[@socarole66]

Me too Carol, those gifts were just wonderful! That man is just so talented but lovely with it, he is so generous with his advice as well to us all. I am hoping the jacket will turn out ok and if so, I need loads more of them! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year to you too. 🎉

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I'm so jealous that you and Adam got to meet! I'm so eager to meet both of you - I bet you had a fun time. I love all the gifts that Adam gave you - that "potholder" is stunning and Mickey is so fantastic! Happy New Year Carole! I hope I get to meet you in 2023 😊💕

[@socarole66]

We need to get Adam on a plane to come and meet you as well! He is so great to be around and so funny. Adam has told me now that quilt it is to put a pot ON and that makes so much more sense 😂. Really hope we can meet up in March as that would be amazing, Happy New Year to you and I hope this time next year you will be fully settled in your new home 😊xx

[@DebsWay]

This is very strange...I watched this video last week and I commented on it. I know I did! And it was a rather lengthy comment, too. Did it get lost in la-la-land?? Hmmm...Anyway, I'm baaaaacccccckkkkkk!! LOLLOLOLOLOL.. Let me see if I can remember some of what I said before -- first of all, I really like the neckline change you made on your dress. That looks really nice. I totally understand reusing patterns if you like the make; I have done that quite often. What lovely gifts from Adam! He is a very talented artist; such detailed work on your baby's head, right down to the missing eye. Oh my gosh! Hope your husband was well enough so that you guys had a Happy New Year's Eve!

[@socarole66]

Now that is odd because at the back of my mind I did think you had commented but I can't find it either 🤣. Oh well.. Happy New Year to you and William 🥳. I am so lucky to have gotten to know Adam through KZbin, I can't believe I didn't know any of you this time last year, how much has changed 🤗. Thanks for the lovely comment about the dress, that was a halfway solution to the original design which just didn't suit me. Rather like that fabulous panel you did in the v neck top you made. Here's to 2023 and hopefully catching up with you again. Glad to hear you have lots of classes booked and you will be at the Lakeland thingy. Take care and chat soon 😘😘

[@InAgatasCottage]

Lovely to see you Carol, hope your hubby will feel better soon. In case you need good soft elastic for boxers I can recommend Prym. I got some elastic for boxers for Hubby and now he refuses to wear anything else (with the small exception of super fancy microfiber summer boxers) Beautiful gifts from Adam. I love your ribbing. It's so hard to find ribbing with a print. The quilted star is beautiful but the little dog's face is just amazing. It's so nice you had a nice chat and catch up. Love all your makes. The dress looks great on you. I have a big collection of Burda magazines myself. Some are 20+ years old. Thanks for reminding me about them. From my own experience- measure pattern pieces and remember there is no seam allowance included. I noticed from the Burda patterns that I have made that the sleeves are quite narrow. It may be just the patterns I have made. Best of luck with all your plans in 2023 :D happy New year

[@socarole66]

Thank you Agata for your lovely comments and hints and tips. I have loads of that elastic to use up but luckily my hubby has no interest in clothes and will wear anything. I'll remember that for next time though! Can you believe I made exactly the mistake with the Burda pattern you have warned me about 🤣. Because I had already traced the patterns years ago I just cut out the fabric then remembered about the seam allowance 😱. I may get away with it though as I have made the tiniest seams! It will end up being tighter but hey I was only giving it a go anyway. I knew there must be people out there with Burda magazines, how amazing to have ones dating back so far. You have to pull those out in 2023!! Isn't Adam the best, he is such a generous guy, I am so fortunate to have gotten to know him. Happy New Year and the most important thing, hope you feel better. 🤗

[@corinaromero6949]

I don't think we have any garment sewing magazines in the USA except Threads magazine

[@socarole66]

We can't get them directly in the UK either. I saw Sharon Sews talking about them years ago which is where I saw the idea and then sent off for them. She lives in Texas so if you were interested I'm sure you could get the Burda ones. You do have Sew magazine I thought which is the same as the one I get and that does have patterns in. I haven't heard of Threads, is it any good? Thanks for your comment 😊

[@corinaromero6949]

Actually i believe we have "Sew News" also but no patterns in them. I get "Simply Sewing" but it s from the UK. Threads does not have actual patterns in it, and the sewing topics are a little advanced for me. I tend to lean more to the casual. Thanks for answering. I was basically thinking out loud but decided to comment in case it helps your channel. Have a great year Carol.

[@socarole66]

@@corinaromero6949 thanks for that info. Next time I will talk about the Burda mag I will mention how I get hold of it! I get Simply every now and again but haven't done any of the patterns. I always appreciate feedback so thank you for taking the time. Hope the first day of 2023 is going well for you 😊

[@janevellenderartist]

Dont be put off by the burda pattern sheets. I mainly sewing from Burda style, love the patterns, so many beautiful wearable designs. I highlight the outlines with a highlighter if the sheet is busy. Instructions are slim but ok, especially as you have sewing experience. Tips, look at the picture of the pattern piece in the Instructions, it shows all the markings on the piece to help you know what to look for on the pattern sheet, also there are small numbers in the corners of pieces, this is the seam number in order of construction, helps you see what goes to which piece , there is alot of construction info there did you know what to look for. Dont forget to add your preferred seam allowance to the pattern piece. Good luck and enjoy them

[@socarole66]

Hi there and thank you so much for all that good information. I have made lots of Burda Patterns before and do know their quirks but not from the magazines. That is such a good idea to highlight the pieces first. Your other advice came just hours too late after I cut out the fabric and forgot about the seam allowance, I think on this occasion I may get away with it luckily! Thanks again for taking the time out to tell me your success with the magazines. Happy New Year 🎉

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

I hate tracing, avoid it at any cost. Especially magazines.... Nightmare. Can't see the lines clearly, if I hang the mess up on the patio doors it's just hard work all around. Then one day I was in a garden center hardware store in the spring last year (might have been 2020? Can't remember) and they were getting all the greenhouse ready. I have been looking for years YEARS for some heavy mill plastic similar to building vapor barrier plastic. But it's very $$$ and you have to buy a humongous massive roll of it. There were times I wanted to stop at construction sites and try to get off cuts but never did. Anyway The plastic they were using to cover the greenhouses was the SAME stuff. Admittedly the roll is large(not at large as vapor barrier rolls) but it fits very nicely in a corner of the sewing room. It'll last me FOREVER but it makes tracing much more bearable. Transparent heaven. I can use a thin Sharpie or even a ball point pen. Easy peasy. And I think I paid less than $30🇨🇦 for it.

[@socarole66]

That is fascinating! I have only ever thought of tracing paper and strained my eyes to see the lines 😂. I also hate tracing patterns but I detest printing off PDF patterns even more. Top marks for you with your ingenuity with the plastic. Thanks so much for sharing your story and have a Happy 2023 🎉😊

[@twinz4me2]

Wonderful makes Carole! The dress turned so nice! Cannot wait to see what you make next year ❤. You live in a stunning part of the world. Have a wonderful New Year 🎉🎉🎉. Christy

[@socarole66]

Thanks again! Happy New Year Christy 🎉😊