#fridaysews

[@karenegeberg6007]

Cute dress!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Karen, Thank you! 😊

[@dotschischloh9767]

Wow. ❤ It looks great. I am scared of buttonholes. Thanks for the foot pedal suggestion.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Hi Dotschi, Thanks!! 💗Also, don't be afraid of buttonholes. They are actually quite easy. I will be posting a buttonhole video today. Hope you check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@aidavillegas8052]

The dress is gorgeous! Your finishes are impeccable. Good job!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you very much Aida! I enjoyed making the dress. Thanks for watching.

[@sylviasmith4482]

Grace, I always look forward to your videos. Their so informative. That dress is lovely and the buttons give it a great look. Grace you look great in that dress. Keep your Friday Sews coming. 😊🪡🧵

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Awww. Thanks Sylvia! The dress was fun to make. I need to add more yellow into my makes. Also, I'm thrilled you find my videos enjoyable. I hope to keep them coming. Tomorrow or Monday I will be uploading a video on mastering the buttonhole. Enjoy your weekend! 😃

[@pinkysfarm461]

That shirtdress turned out stunning!! Yellow looks great on you! All your plants are doing great! Cant wait to see your next make!!! ❤❤

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you Trish!! I will be uploading a much requested video on mastering the buttonhole today or tomorrow. I hope you are doing well. I am thinking about you. 💕♥🥰

[@pinkysfarm461]

@@sewlovelywithgrace thank you Grace! I will be watching even if Im not posting!

[@sv344]

Wow! That dress is my top favorite so far of your creations! It is so springy and fun. Looks beautiful on you!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Awww. Thanks Sweetie!!! I wore it out with Pops yesterday. I miss you. 🥰💕♥

[@cookeka]

Grace, I love your dress. I especially love the wooden buttons and the change with your bust pockets!! Thanks for the tip regarding button holes. You have inspired me to make the pattern as designed 🙂. I appreciate YOU!!!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks so much Karon! I'm sure yours is going to be as beautiful in the inside as it will be on the outside! Can't wait to see it!

[@WalkScripture]

That dress is so cute!! Even mom said "Oh hey it's Friday Sews with Grace! Hi Grace!"

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Aww. Thanks. Hi to both of you! Hope you enjoy the show!!

[@DebsWay]

Hi Grace! What a nice, comfy dress!! You finished a dress this week and I only worked on the dress I'm making. I got some tweaking done on the zipper which took some time and then I sewed the side seams together. I'm hoping to get more done on it this week-end. Your garden is growing fast and everything looked good. My brother has the green thumb in my family but I keep trying. Have a great week-end!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Deb!! I like my dress. I wore it out to dinner this evening with Tom. So fun. Take your time sewing and enjoy the process. The garden is coming along. I also need to plant cabbage and cantaloupe on Sunday. Hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@janecole793]

Love your new sew lovely coffee mug. You are fabulous ❤

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you Jane! 😊 Hope you're feeling better! When is our next get together?

[@karenmoon3368]

Love me a shirt dress! You did a beautiful job and it looks flawless on you. Great fabric and buttons. Karen Moon

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Karen! Mimi G provided great easy step-by-step instructions. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

[@janecole793]

You have a green thumb for gardening. Yummy

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Jane, I don't know about that LOL! Must be luck this year! Hope to see you soon. 🍀💖

[@lynnshepard7485]

Your dress is lovely, Grace! 💗

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you Lynn! 💖

[@heatherdevine9548]

What a gorgeous result! It looks fantastic, you've done an amazing job.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Awww. Thanks Heather. Mimi G has a tutorial that really helps. 🥰

[@maryheckathorn674]

It looks so comfortable and you make sewing look alot easier. I. Love those wooden buttons. So adorable

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Awww. Thanks!!! 🥰

[@maryheckathorn674]

@Sew Lovely with Grace aww. You're welcome and aww You're awesome!

[@SunShine-000]

Lovely, lovely dress! That fabric is right up my street. So many of the things you make surely do inspire me! Also, wanted to say that I asked my daughter in Florida to see if she could locate a New Look Counter book to send to me ( I’m in Japan) and, lo and behold she found one at Hobby Lobby for $4 just like you said! We don’t have American patterns stocked here, and I haven’t seen a Counter Book in many years. I share your love of NL! 😊. So thank you so much for your channel.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you Sun Shine! From Japan too! Wow! I'm so happy you will receive the New Look counter book. It's such a joy to page through. I recently picked up a McCalls counter book at Hobby Lobby this weekend! I'm glad you enjoy my channel and that I inspire you! 🥰❤

[@pamwelch6893]

Your dress is beautiful. It looks so crisp! The color is just right for you.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Pam! I need to add more yellow into my makes. Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenkolb3316]

Love your dress, nice details and the color looks beautiful on you! I have been using Waverly fabrics for years the Home Decor fabrics for draperies and pillows. I have also sewed many tops from the Walmart fabric and they wash and wear so well. Have to renew my Vogue fabric subscription, they always have great fabrics and I enjoy reading all the stories. They put allot into that publications and I always but too much. I know this is post is from a year ago and I’m catching up on all the ones I missed. You are always so positive and upbeat, enjoy watching you and seeing what you are up to. Stay well!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Oh wow! Thank you Kathleen. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes, I discovered the Waverly brand of fabric at Walmart. In fact, the Gertie top that I sewed up in my upcoming video later today is made from a gorgeous Waverly cotton from Walmart. I also LOVE Vogue Fabrics. Amazing quality and price. I hope you watch and enjoy my video today. Have a great weekend!

[@CarolAnnSews]

Grace, that dress is darling! I've been looking at that pattern and now I definitely want to give it a go after seeing your dress. You did a great job!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you Carol! I love the dress. Check out MimiG's tutorial and it's a breeze. Also, I have a Buttonhole tutorial on my channel you can watch to help simply put in all 15 buttonholes!!! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@sewchidesigns4]

I love the dress. Thanks for sharing your sewing experience. This dress is on my list to make. I watch Karon too. Her garments always look sew flawless. Can’t wait to see what you do with those beautiful fat quarters. Enjoy your weekend!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Chilisa!!! Karon's makes are in inspiration. Hope you have a great weekend too!!🥰

[@maryheckathorn674]

I just watch you. You simplify it just perfectly

[@LaraSchiffbauer]

Thanks for showing us your seedlings! They look great. I love spring when things are growing and becoming green again. I, too, like the Waverly brand at Walmart. I use it for a lot of the crafting things I do, because it’s so sturdy and relatively inexpensive!

[@LaraSchiffbauer]

Sorry, I prematurely sent my comment! I wanted to say your dress is really cute! The color looks so nice on you!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Yes. I'm encouraged that the seedlings are looking good so far. I'm surprised the Waverly fabric worked out so well. I'll be buying more in the future.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

@@LaraSchiffbauer Thanks Lara. Yellow is lovely. It's underrated. I need to add more yellow in my wardrobe. Have a great weekend!! 🥰

[@gailmartinez830]

Your dress is awesome on you great job

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thank you so much Gail!

[@marylusk8287]

Grace, I wasn't planning to sew s8830, but after seeing your yellow dress I think will. I don't have a Walmart that sells fabrics from the bolt anymore so I will be looking at Hobby Lobby for my dress I was there today and it seam like they have more apparel fabrics than what they usually carry. Grace I agree with you Karon's sewing is outstanding the inside look as good as the outside I call that couture sewing.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Mary, I'm so glad I inspired you to make the dress. That's my goal! It's really a great pattern. Plus Mimi G has a great KZbin tutorial for guidance. And I absolutely love Karon's style of sewing. She truly is outstanding. Thanks again for your comments.

[@Ivette_Sew-Over-50]

Hi Grace! Thank you for recording the sewing process of the Mimi G. shirt pattern. Sometimes I can't tell how involved or difficult a pattern can be until I find a KZbinr's video explaining the same pattern. I enjoy watching all your videos and the appreciation and love you have for sewing - it really comes through all your videos. The shirt and the color looks very nice on you. It's like looking at a ray of sunshine 🌞 Lastly, in regards to the buttonholes, does it make a difference as to what model of sewing machine one has? Thank you for sharing 💞

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks so much! I need to incorporate more yellow in my makes. I'm glad you enjoy seeing the process and not just the end result. I hope to continue to show the process in my pattern reviews. I will be uploading a video on mastering the buttonhole tomorrow or Monday. My sewing machine is computerized, not mechanical. 💖

[@m.b.ortega544]

What a pretty Summery dress. I have read that wooden buttons should not be washed in the washmachine. Did you know that? That is why I don't use them in my garments because I don't like to handwash. I use coconut shell buttons instead when I want natural- looking buttons, because they are much stronger. Anyway, just my two cents.😊

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Wow! I did not know that about wooden buttons. Thanks for letting me know. I plan to do a video tomorrow or Monday on mastering the buttonhole. I'll be sure to mention that. Thanks for the tip!👍😃

[@suzettesingson1002]

Love the dress ❤

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Suzette! 💖 Hope you're doing well. I'll be uploading a much requested video on mastering the buttonhole tomorrow or Monday. Thanks for your comment.

[@jeanwalker2473]

I like that that looks very nice but let's talk about the buttonhole can you demonstrate for us

[@sharyncrawford3419]

Yes I would like a button hole demonstration.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Definitely Jean. I will do a demo on the buttonhole either Sunday or Monday. Have a great weekend! Thanks for watching.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

You got it Sharyn. I'll upload a demo on Sunday or Monday. Have a great weekend! Thanks for watching.

[@socarole66]

Ooooo what a lovely shirt dress that turned out to be. So much nicer than the Pattern cover, well done. I would have put the box pleat on the inside of the breast pockets as well as I wouldn't want them 'popping' out and making me look any bigger😂, that was a good call! Can you explain why you shouldn't use the foot pedal? I don't really understand why, I do get however that you really can't interfere when it is doing its 'thing' , that never ends well 😅. Thanks for showing us the Vogue catalogue, it's wonderful to see the new fabrics. Butterick was 30% off so to me that was a sale 😂. Thanks for the inspiration as always 😘

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Carole. I love my dress. I wore it out to dinner with Tom tonight! So much fun to wear your own makes. Yes the breast pockets needed that modification. If you look at the pattern envelope, even MimiG had them inverted but the directions had them popped out. No, no no for me. I modified them completely for my style. Jim Suzio said that when you use the foot pedal for the buttonhole, they do not come out consistently even. I will be making a buttonhole demo video on Sunday or Monday and explain what he said. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and were SEW INSPIRED!!

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Great job on the dress! It's very pretty. That MiMi G pattern didn't appeal to me at all until I saw your dress. I think you were smart to do a reverse pleat on the pockets. Looks better the way you did it. Saw the tea towel you made and embroidered for Carole on her #Friday Sews post - CUTE!!! Does the EXPO take place annually in Lakeland? The class you took on buttonholes was something I'd like to take at some point. Thanks so much for the tip about not having to use your pedal to make them. News to me!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Dori! I'm very happy with how my dress turned out. Mimi G has a great KZbin tutorial. The EXPO takes place annually in Lakeland. I hope to attend next year. I definitely want to do the Fashion Show again. It was a blast! The MC Nick was great! Also, I plan to upload a much requested video tomorrow or Monday on mastering buttonholes.

[@michelle.z]

Your dress is lovely! The wooden buttons you chose go well with the fabric. Did you use your sewing machine to sew on the buttons (I like to do that) or did you hand sew them all on? I also enjoy receiving my Vogue Fabrics swatch catalogs 🙂

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Michelle. I definitely used my sewing machine to sew each button on!! The Vogue Fabrics swatch catalog is awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@maryheckathorn674]

A hat would really set it off with a long necklace

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

I'll definitely have to get those!!! 😘❤

[@maryheckathorn674]

@@sewlovelywithgrace im your mommy and fashion consultant..lol

[@gailmartinez830]

Where did you purchase your tracing paper..all I have bought have not worked.. information would help

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Gail, what tracing paper are you referring to? I want to help you but I don't use tracing paper.

[@LuxDivas]

Beautiful dress! How much fabric do you order? Or do you have a project in mind before you order?

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Thanks Lara, My fabric orders vary. I don't really have a set amount. I usually look at some patterns and figure out how much I need from them.

[@maryheckathorn674]

There's a foot petal on machine? Lol