#fridaysews

[@kgflcreations]

Hi Carole, I loved your dresses! You looked like a little girl twirling around in your new dress, it is great to see when you’re happy and really enjoying your makes 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@socarole66]

Thank you Karen! I did feel like a girl despite being 57 🤣. Don't you love making something and you end up loving it? So many things I make are just so-so I loved this one. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Great makes Carole. Have a nice weekend 😊

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Annette, you are always so kind 😊☀️

[@glendavizecky7581]

I assemble carrying 1 board at a time. Love your garden! Beautiful makes.

[@socarole66]

Very luckily Chris managed to help me take them up and then I made the drawers this afternoon! My patterns fit perfectly in them so I am very happy. I should have carried them myself as you say, me being too lazy! Thanks so much for your kind comments and enjoy your weekend 😊☀️

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Carol, The beach coverup in the lemon fabric looks so nice on you. Suzanne

[@socarole66]

That's really kind of you, thank you. I would never have chosen that fabric in a million years, isn't that crazy?! Have a good weekend 😊☀️

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Your S7948 blue tiered dress is so pretty!!!! Can't imagine what it would look like if you had made the tiers with all the fabric the pattern called for. Brilliant idea of adding some elastic to the back! Yes, gathering a long piece of material is an incredible pain, trying to get the gathers just so and then carefully and slowly sewing them in place. However, the end result is so worth it. Made many Project Dress A Girl dresses with hem ruffles that really made the dresses so much sweeter. Like the happy smile on your face while twirling your blue dress, I kept imagining the happy smiles on the little girls' faces wearing their pretty dresses and that made the gathering process so much more bearable. Sorry to hear your husband is feeling poorly. Let him know we hope he makes a very quick recovery. Your littlest bride's maid dress: When you mentioned the word "chiffon" and Jen's name in the same sentence, I had to laugh! Reminded me of her saying that "Chiffon is from the devil!" and my own experience sewing with it to make my daughter's angel costume for Halloween way back when. I had never worked with it before and not worked with it since! Beautiful fabric, but it just doesn't like to cooperate during the cutting process. I think battery-powered scissors would be the best way to cut that stuff out as accurately as possible. Looking forward to seeing your "new and improved" sewing room at some point. I keep dreaming of mine. Some day in the future, I plan to do a sewing room tour. Will need some equipment for that, which has already factored into my budget. Hugs to you! 🥰

[@socarole66]

Oh Dori, your comment brought a tear to my eye thinking about the joy on those girls faces when they would have received the dresses, what a wonderful thing we all did last year. I promise never to moan about gathering ever again! I had forgotten that Jen hates chiffon😲 I have made a little sort of cardigan once from it for a wedding but don't remember too much of a problem. The quality of this one was dreadful though so I hope the proper fabric is better. Now battery powered scissors, why have I never heard of those?! I need to see what those are! I really love my tiered dress but Chris says I should be on Little House on the Prairie 🤣. Actually that and The Waltons are my favourite programmes, sad aren't I? I have made those drawers up this afternoon and my patterns fit in them wonderfully, can't wait to show you next week. Hope you get yours sorted soon. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend 😊☀️

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

@@socarole66 The Waltons is my favorite re-run program on Amazon. Couldn't get into Little House because I couldn't stand Nellie or her mother! 😈😈They were both mean and awful characters, and the actors who played the parts did so very, very well. Don't like the Martha Rose character on The Waltons either, but she's not on very often. LOL!!! 🤣 Love the Baldwin sisters and Grandpa!!!

[@socarole66]

@@SewAndTellwithDori The Waltons is my ironing programme, a treat when I have a pile of ironing to do. I just loved Grandpa Walton, it wasn't the same after he died sadly. Re LHOTP , argh Nelly and her mother, I agree I didn't like either but you weren't meant to I suppose. Now I think I was probably in love with Michael Landon, just the nicest Pa 🥰. The amazing thing is I've actually visited the Waltons museum in Virginia 👏🏼😂. Ahh lovely programmes x

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

I love, love, love your tiered dress (and the twirling was fabulous!). I like what you did with your lemon fabric. I really hope hubby feels better soon - poor guy! 💞

[@socarole66]

That beach cover up would have looked nicer in the white fabric though 😉. I love that girlie dress even though Chris said I look like I should be on Little House on the Prairie!! I forgot to say that in the video. I need a special section of Chris's comments sometimes 😆, bless him eh?! Poor chap isn't in the best shape at the moment but he will live I'm sure. He basically got a really bad cough/cold from the flight and then it went to his ears, an infection I am sure but our doctors won't give anything to Adults with ear problems, only kids. He can't hear anything and has vertigo, I've been patient but it is getting harder the longer it goes on🤣I will pass on your comments though, thank you. Enjoy the cottage! 💗😘

[@FarrellFocus]

That dress is definitely twirl worthy! Love all your makes and always look forward to the pics at the end.❤ Wishing a speedy recovery for your hubby! Hugs ❤❤❤

[@socarole66]

Hi Stephanie, thanks for popping by on my channel. Chris said I looked like someone from Little House on the Prairie with that dress but I LOVE it anyway 🤣. I never thought I would like tiers but this one is a win. Thanks for your messages for Chris, he seems to be on the mend today thank goodness! Have a great 4th July 🎆🎇

[@karolmolpus9536]

Precious dress 👗.... elastic added after sewn, clever!

[@socarole66]

One of those inspired moments I assure you, I would definitely do it again though as didn't take any time at all! 💗

[@sandralowe2874]

Hope hubby gets well soon . White t shirt looked fine but we know what’s wrong but I’m sure it will look lovely through the summer. Enjoy sewing the pjs for your daughter 👍

[@socarole66]

Thanks Sandra. I did wear the white t-shirt yesterday actually and didn't think about the sleeves once 🤣. The fabric is so lovely to look at and wear, it will be a favourite in my wardrobe I'm sure. Thanks so much for watching and your comment 😊

[@AndraMakes]

That is my kind of dress, Carole! I love it! The cover-up is so pretty, also!So sorry hubs hasn’t been feeling well! Praying he feels better soon! Looking forward to the Busy Bee Challenge! 😘💗

[@socarole66]

Thank you Andra, I will pass on your wishes to Chris, he is on the mend but it will be a couple of weeks before he feels completely better I am told! I love that tiered dress and I am sure I have seen you wear very similar dresses in style, not like me twirling around like a girl 🤣. Have a lovely Sunday xx💗

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Love love love your McCall's tiered dress! Such a great idea to put elastic in the waist. The sea - yall crazy! Oh, how my blood has thinned and I can't take the cold water. Your garden is lovely. Such English color and beauty. xoxoxoxox

[@socarole66]

Thanks Jen, I do love a twirly dress 👗. I think perhaps we are born with different blood over here to brave our cold waters or maybe it's all the tea we drink 🤣. I will say it actually wasn't that cold last week it is currently around 64f, positively balmy 🤪. Thanks again my lovely friend 😘💕xx

[@SageASoreng]

It's looking sophistication

[@socarole66]

Thank you very much for your comment 🧵😊

[@elainemariesews2683]

Carole, the lemon dress/cover up is so cute!

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, it was an unexpected success I think! 😊

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

All your makes are lovely… You get so much done. I know it’s so hard to be on hold….waiting to get our sewing room perfected. I do hope your husband feels better very soon…. For him and to help you. Even the makes your not happy with…look beautiful on you. I always enjoy your Friday sews. Have a great weekend. ❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you Diann, how weird that you watched this Friday Sews, KZbin is odd at times 🤣. I am packing that lovely dress for holiday, we have not had the weather to wear it this Summer since I made it! Chris is better now thank goodness, it was something that dragged on and on and affected his hearing which drove me insane 🤣. Thanks for watching and enjoy your weekend😊🧵🍓

[@DebsWay]

You had a very successful week of sewing. I like the look of the puffed sleeves on your white t-shirt. And I really do like your tiered dress! Great job!! It gives a good, fun twirl, doesn't it? LOLOLOL... So sorry to hear that Chris is under-the-weather. Feel better soon, Chris! Have a great week-end even if you don't make that trip to visit your son and daughter-in-law AND granddaughter-to-be.

[@socarole66]

Hi Deb, well this week had its moments I assure you. How can a plain white T shirt go wrong?!?!? Why is this simple baby dress giving me a headache??!? I am so pleased with the tiered dress and it was so cool to wear. Chris is struggling I will admit but my patience is running a bit thin now 🤣. We have cancelled going to see Steve sadly, we have rescheduled for 2 weeks but she will be 38 weeks pregnant then 😲. Oh well, more time in that sewing room I suppose as Chris doesn't feel like going anywhere! Hope you are all well xx

[@DebsWay]

I had my last sewing class (of this month anyway) last Thursday. I am a slow sewist, I know, but I'm okay with what I got done. I didn't quite finish my first summer housedress but I finally learned how to finish off the shoulder straps properly. The instructor showed me how to do it at the end of the last class. I hope to work on my housedresses over the week-end since it's a holiday week-end over here -- the 4th of July. We have no special plans for the holiday so I'm hoping to spend some time in my sewing nook. And it has been so hot lately that I would like to spend some time in the pool. My 2nd eye surgery takes place next Wednesday so I need to mentally prepare for that but there's not much prep in that. I already believe I am so ready to have this surgery behind me. Enjoy your week-end!!

[@socarole66]

@@DebsWay oh good luck with your op on Weds. I had forgotten it was your holiday weekend, happy 4th of July to you all! The day you left us 🤣. Glad you have managed some sewing and I know what you mean about those straps, mine never seem to quite match up when you have to hand sew them shut. Have a great weekend and yes, a dip in the pool sounds wonderful. 🥰

[@DebsWay]

Thanks, Carole!

[@cindy7702]

I love the lemon tunic on you.. The colour is amazing.. Your White t shirt looks fine.. The dress is too cute.. Hope your hubby feels better soon.. Take care

[@socarole66]

Thank you Cindy, you are not the only one who likes the lemon print. Maybe I have been buying the wrong fabric all along 🤣. It is a great pattern though! I will pass on your best wishes to Chris, thank you. 😊☀️

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Wow your beach cover up. I have had that pattern for a while but haven’t used it. I will now Thanks for the boost. ❤️💚💙💜🙏

[@socarole66]

Thanks Sarah, I have had that pattern for a long time too. I did have an older one that I had made (NL6283) but it didn't have the finished look of this one. Hope you get chance to have a go at it. Good luck 😊☀️

[@goldieradziewicz7863]

Thanks so much for the garden tour!

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you, I was short on photos this week but the flowers are just so pretty at the moment and we never have anyone over other than family to show them to!

[@PatPowell-o1i]

Great video as usual . Hope hubby is better soon.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, I will pass on your good wishes to Chris 😊☀️

[@annerobinson647]

I absolutely love both the twirly, girly dress and the beach coverup too. Hope hubby gets better soon. Take care and thank you for a lovely video 😂

[@socarole66]

Ha ha, I did enjoy twirling around in the dress, even at my age! I forgot to say what Chris initially said about it, he said I looked like I could star in Little House on the Prairie 🤣. I will pass on your wishes to Chris, though not sure he deserves it after that comment!! 😆 Have a good weekend!

[@pamelamann7933]

Love the dress and the cute little lemon top. You are always such a joy to watch. Looking forward to the busy bee challenge.

[@socarole66]

Thank you, that is such a lovely comment 😊. I am going to have fun with this bee challenge I can see it. I am just hoping the person I sent a pattern to likes theirs! Thanks for watching 😊☀️

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Love both the dresses looking very pretty i hear your pain about the boxes don't worry it will be done as always love seeing you have a pleasant week

[@socarole66]

Thank you Robyn! Hubby managed to get the boxes upstairs for me in the end so I have now made those drawers. Can't wait to show you all next Friday. Have a great week 😊

[@ZeldaSews]

I like the idea of 3 in, 3 out! Your dress is beautiful Carol. I'm going to look for that pattern! 😊 Carol, I'm sorry hubby is not feeling well. I pray he gets better soon.

[@socarole66]

Thank you Zelda, it is an easy pattern to make and if you like gathering then you will be fine! I will pass your best wishes onto Chris. 😊☀️

[@foxeymoore]

Thank you Carol,I love your videos. Your lemon beach cover up is gorgeous. I looked at some similar garments in the boutiques near my hotel in Portugal recently and prices ranged from£200 to £350 . Clever girl😂!

[@socarole66]

Hello there, I also saw a lot of lemon fabric when I was in Spain but I didn't see the prices! I so wish I had made that beach cover up for my holiday but at least I have it for the Summer now! Thanks so much for your comment 😊☀️

[@theresawagner2642]

Your dog is adorable! Your flowers are lovely, and I always love hearing what you've been up to and seeing your makes. I really do love that lemon print beach cover up! It's awesome! It would not be my pick of fabric, but seeing your make-I just think I really need some of that fabric. Have 4th weekend!❤❤❤❤❤

[@socarole66]

Aww Mickey says thank you! That lemon fabric did look better made up and actually my hubby quite likes it! I do wish I had made that for my holiday though as I saw lots of similar prints. Have a good weekend as well! 😊☀️

[@farmwife7944]

Love that white tee!

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, I will wear the puff sleeves with pride! The fabric was so pretty though. Thank you for your comment 😊☀️

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Great vlog lovely makes.

[@socarole66]

Thank you Lorraine, you are always so kind 😊☀️

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Hope Chris is feeling better. Love your McCalls dress.

[@socarole66]

Thank you, bless him he is still struggling but getting better every day. I was so glad on how that dress came out. Happy Independence Day! Xx

[@marisolreyes6502]

When I saw the black lemon fabric, I thought, “oh, no”, but I must say the dress looks fabulous on you. All your makes came out nice & great idea on adding elastic to 7948. You will do a great job on the flower girl dress for sure.

[@socarole66]

Thank you, as I said, it really wasn't my choice of fabric at all but it looks ok as a cover up! Black is my colour luckily but I choose not to wear it normally 🤣. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and have a good weekend 😊☀️

[@karolmolpus9536]

White T fabric has a lovely texture.....turned out cute w puff sleeve 😀

[@noemir8262]

Yes it came out cute. If you work with this type of fabric again, you might need to use a knit stay tape to control the stretch.

[@socarole66]

It really does have a great texture, so soft with a broderie anglais effect. I did love the sleeveless version so I am hoping I will like this one as well.

[@socarole66]

It was so funny Noemi, all the other seams worked out well, even topstitching the neckband but the sleeve, oh no! Thanks for the stay tape idea though, I do use that occasionally. 😊

[@thesewingpastorswife]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tiered dress! It looks great on you! Can't wait to get mine going!

[@socarole66]

I am so annoyed as I forgot to tell people what Chris said when he saw me in it! He said I should be in Little House on the Prairie 🤣, I don't care, I LOVE that programme! It won't stop me wearing it, I don't think I have felt that happy in a dress for ages. Can't wait to see yours 😘👗

[@LisaAnnSpencer]

Good morning Carole, the t-shirt you’re wearing looks comfy and pretty. I need to make myself a few. Your tiered dress turned out beautifully! I cannot abide gathers around the waist. They are pretty on slim women, but they make me look… pudgy and frumpy. I’m okay with gathers everywhere else. Your flowers are really showing off! Have a great weekend. I hope your husband feels better very soon.

[@socarole66]

Hello there, thank you so much for your kind comments. Gathering around the waist is a no for me as well as it makes me look even shorter than I am, but this style seemed to work as it stands away from the waist. I initially put the elastic in the whole way round, big mistake it made it look awful! I settled just for the back to bring it in and it worked. Aren't the flowers so wonderful, it brings me such joy to look at them and I know you will appreciate that being a good gardener. I will pass on your wishes to Chris, thank you and I hope you have a good weekend too😊☀️

[@karolmolpus9536]

Very cute lemon tunic❣️You are used to wearing pastels, this was a nice pop of change.😊

[@socarole66]

You are right, I am either pastels or tiny flower prints. Big bold prints I stay away from because I am short, maybe I was wrong! 🍋

[@lynngates1662]

Hi Carole - it's always fun hearing what you've been up to! I'm cutting out another white tee shirt myself this very moment!! I had to take a breather earlier this morning when things went a little bit sideways. The new white tee shirt is a Stellan Tee (free) to replace the first one, which is plum worn out. The old one will be a sleep shirt for some new French terry short pj pants. Which I cut out after a (Love Notions Compose) robe because "look at the fabric I have left!" After cutting out the shorts pieces, I found the sleeve and pocket pattern pieces which I'd forgotten to cut with the rest of the robe pieces. 😑😑 I was able to find the yard extra, though, to finish it up. Big Sigh. May your sewing be uneventful haha!!

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much! How strange you were making a white tee as well. I had to look up that pattern as I hadn't heard of it, it does look a lovely shape and I like the rolled up sleeves. Oh dear you do sound like you had some 'challenges' this week as well. I normally find a pattern piece has floated to the floor just after I think I am done cutting out 🤣. I don't think any sewing project goes completely smoothly does it?! Hope you have a better week and a lovely weekend 😊☀️

[@lynngates1662]

@@socarole6699% of my cutting mistakes are when I'm using the rotary cutter. After 35+ years using pins and shears, I'm finally getting comfortable with a rotary cutter - but placing just a couple pieces at a time keeps catching me out!

[@linvin18]

Have a go at making your cabinet up, open the boxes downstairs and take it up in manageable pieces. You can do it Carol. I live alone, have done for many years, so have to do things myself. It's satisfying, so come on, have a go and sort that sewing room out. Make us proud 😅

[@socarole66]

I have done it!!!!!! I had yours and another comment that inspired me to just get it done. Luckily Chris helped me get it upstairs and then I was happy just making it up. I am very happy as my patterns fit beautifully in it 👏🏼. I am quite independent I promise you but I am so nervous carrying heavy items now after having a couple of steroid injections in my elbow this year! Great excuse eh?! I have also just ordered a drop leaf sewing table so things are coming together. Thanks so much for your comment and inspiration. 😘

[@linvin18]

@socarole66 Well done Carol, enjoy your weekend, and I hope your husband is feeling better soon. X

[@onegirlcreates]

Carole I love the twirly dress on you, you will definitely want more in your wardrobe, and the lemons are perfect for the cover up. For the gathering on the twirly dress, look at the elastic method. Much easier and quicker.

[@socarole66]

Hi Jen, a lot of people say about the elastic method, but how do you adjust the gathers or work out how tight you pull the elastic? That bit confuses me and sounds like I would need to do a lot of unpicking 🤣. The overlocker worked well, especially as I now know how to alter it and pull it tighter. Thanks so much for your comment and enjoy Sunday! 😘

[@ChrisandTagMills]

I honestly think your lemon "Think Pink" fabric was the best use I have seen with that fabric. I have to say although I am sure the quality is fabulous, I would be challenged to pick a pattern to use it on. The beach cover up was so flattering. I do prefer the black background to the white, which I think looks more like a beautiful home decor fabric.

[@socarole66]

That is so wonderful to read thank you! I have seen the white used well on dresses but it was quite see through I think. I definitely wanted to use it and not let it go to waste but I will say, I don't think it was the best quality despite what others have said. Maybe it is because it was black. I hadn't thought about the white being like home decor fabric but you are right! I should have made a tablecloth and napkins from mine 🤣. Thanks again for being so kind x

[@nancynewman6592]

I always open my new IKEA boxes,and carry planks one at a time :) At 71, heaving heavy things and wrecking my back go hand in hand. But I hope your husband feels better soon, for himself, and for your building project :)

[@socarole66]

I read your comment earlier and said that's it, I'm making up that chest of drawers!! By 5pm this evening, I had finished it and I am very happy. Thanks for giving me the boost I needed. I will pass on your wishes to Chris, thank you 😊☀️

[@pinkysfarm461]

Gosh so much to say, where do I start!!!! It was so nicw to see your pretty face and feel like you were just right here chatting with me. I miss our zooms!! The tiered sress is SO pretty! That twirl was perfection!!❤ i must say though, you look amazing in the lemon dress!!! I thought you were Katie for a second! Speaking of Katie, another pair of pajamas?? Will you adopt me? I love your jammies too!!! Sorry to hear Chris is feeling poorly. Make him lots of your delicious tea!! He needs to get well so he can get your sewing room set up!!! I cant wait to see it when you get done! Happy birthday to the adorable Mickey🎉🎉. Watching you was a breath of fresh air today!!! ❤❤love you!

[@socarole66]

Oh I do miss you too! I'm loving that tiered dress which is a good thing after all that gathering! Thanks for the compliment on the lemon beach cover up thing, I can't believe it turned out ok on me as it really isn't my taste 🤣. Just made some more PJs for Katie today as she told me she is only wearing the pair I made and then her hubby's t shirt, I couldn't have that!!! I would love to adopt you and I really think you should come for a trip to good old Dorset, think of all those biscuits you could have and cups of tea?! I made the chest of drawers, now just waiting on a desk and cutting table 👏🏼. So lovely to hear from you. Enjoy your holiday 😴🕶️🍹🌴🌺xxxx

[@pinkysfarm461]

@@socarole66 you never know, Jen and I may just come over the pond and see you guys!!! I could eat biscuits for every meal!!! Cant wait to see the new additions to your sewing room!

[@jankerslake5813]

Your tiered dress looks great on you. It didn’t look terribly inspiring from the pattern front (isn’t that often the case) but the reality was great. I couldn’t believe it when I saw you show the beach cover up New Look 6575. I’ve had that pattern for years but in my mind, it was an open front kimono type beach cover up not an actual dress! I loved your lemon version. I’ll definitely be having a go at that over the summer. Thanks for the Vlog as always Carole. Hope your hubby is much better soon. Xx

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are right, so often the pattern cover puts us off making a garment, I am certainly like that with books! I have made the 6575 twice now and I love both versions and how easily it comes together, give it a go and let me know how you get on. Hubby is on the mend now thank you so much 😊x

[@sewlovemydogs]

I’m fairly conservative and wasn’t overly keen on the lemon fabric either and definitely not something I’d choose. BUT I have to say I loved it on you, I’m not sure if it was because it was the perfect pattern for the fabric or what it was, but I literally loved it on you. 🌹❤️

[@socarole66]

I completely understand, I wouldn't have ever bought that fabric! I stay away from large prints and black and yellow?! Thanks so much for saying that it looked ok and I was so surprised at the end 😁. Because it is quite a sheer fabric it suits really well to a beach cover or holiday garment 👏🏼. Thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching 😊

[@carolgardiner7983]

Your twirly dress and your lemon dress are so cute and both look so nice on you. I made two tops this week and I am not happy with either one of them. I'm pretty sure it's the fabric. I'm not giving up on them but it is so discouraging when you sew something and it comes out poorly. They are both knit tops so if I can't get them come out well I can always wear them to sleep in. Oh well. Hope your husband is doing better very soon. Thanks for sharing your makes.

[@socarole66]

Hi Carol, oh I'm so sorry to hear that you aren't happy with the tops you have made? Is it the style do you think or the fabric as you say. Isn't that frustrating? I'm just battling with a top that looked amazing before I put the sleeves on and now I don't know what to do 🤣. Thanks so much for you kind comments about my makes last week. 😊👗

[@carolgardiner7983]

@@socarole66 It's the fabric. I used a ribbed knit on a pattern I've made many times. I finished it and pressed it this morning and it is much better. But I think there is too much polyester in it to wear in the heat of summer. The other top also was a ribbed knit in a new pattern I was testing out. I think I will like it better out of another type of fabric. I think ribbed knit is going on the list with double gauze as some of my least favorite fabrics.

[@socarole66]

@@carolgardiner7983 uh oh, rib knit... now I completely understand! My two experiences of it have been, lovely tempting fabric but just grows and grows with sewing and with wear! This could of course just be down to quality but it has put me off and yes, it can join the Double Gauze in the 'never sew again' category 🤣

[@alisonkemp1671]

🤣 I also do three in and three out! Mine come from good old M & S though. Not tried knicker making yet 😊

[@socarole66]

Yes M and S, 3 in 3 out!! I have bought mine my whole life from them but then the quality just went down and down. There was even a forum about it 🤣 I also used to get bored of the same patterns in the style I liked, this way every pair can be different! Honestly, once you make your own you will never go back! Thanks so much for watching 😊☀️

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

I made the pleated front version Haven't worn it yet, keeping it for my holiday. I'm short so didn't use a lot of fabric 🙂

[@socarole66]

Oh that is really interesting as I did look at that version as I thought I wouldn't have enough fabric. I would like to make that in the future! Thanks so much for watching oh and I'm short too! 🤭

[@theboylans4090]

Maybe you can add a contrast piping along the yoke seams on S9477.

[@socarole66]

Thank you, that is so funny as I did wonder about that. I have never done piping at all but I am told it is easy. That may be a good solution. Thanks again and have a good weekend 😊☀️

[@ZeldaSews]

Carol, what type of fabric was the tiered dress?

[@socarole66]

It was a viscose challis I think! Only a cheap fabric but it worked out well. Thanks again x

[@vanessajones3508]

Carole do not try to lift those boxes. You can get a hernia from that. Enjoy your weekend and relax.

[@socarole66]

Ha ha, don't worry I had help in the end to move the boxes and I have finished making the drawers this afternoon. I am very pleased 👏🏼. I never lift anything heavy don't worry, too much history with bad elbows 😆Have a good weekend 😊☀️

[@karolmolpus9536]

What beach is that? Does your dog like to swim with you all?

[@socarole66]

Aw that is the lovely Southbourne Beach in Dorset. We have a lovely long sandy beach near us that runs from Sandbanks to Hengistbury head 10miles, the sand is wonderful. Mickey does love the beach but we don't often take him down now as he gets too cold. He goes crazy digging multiple holes in the sand though, even at his age! Sadly we have never swam in the sea with him, dogs are banned from most beaches near us from May to September. Thanks for watching 😊☀️