When I learned to sew in high school we started with an apron, then our second project was an a line skirt. I made all my clothes for school trying to copy outfits out of Vogue magazine. In my 20's I lived off the grid and used a treadle. I still have it in case our electricity goes out. LOL Then when I got older I spent years making quilts and I taught quilting to kids in 6th - 8th grade (11 years old - 14). Now that I am retired I am doing a project of making doll clothes for a Christmas Toys for Tots donation. I have loved sewing all my years and it has served me well. I just purchased a serger sewing machine and I am loving it. Your house is lovely.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw wow Tamara, You are such an inspiration! That sounds amazing. I want to get my treadle machine working again. Bring it back to life. Thank you so much for watching my video x
@kellybennett92406 жыл бұрын
I love your honesty in this video. Not everyone’s work space is completely tidy you’re right. I watch some KZbin beauty influencers show off their “glam rooms” and everything is so perfect - you know it’s not how it is daily! There’s no way. I wish people were a little more honest - there would be a lot less competition to keep up. Thanks for doing this video. By the way - you’re the same age as my daughter and I think you are just so adorable! ❤️❤️
@glendacox65404 жыл бұрын
I love the singer! The bird wallpaper is heavenly. And....I love your painted chair color! Also, Singer could send you the proper belt. They are very helpful.
@MickiiR7 жыл бұрын
oh mygod.yes that's my dream.iam retired just waiting for my daughter to go to college and then I will definitely visit.keep giving us this beautiful videos. I watch the ny. video.your are tuff to just go everywhere alone.iam from Brooklyn. .my daughter lives in Manhattan.
@twosisterscleaning59187 жыл бұрын
Everything is just precious ...... And you are adorable , your energy and excitement to create your cozy home is an inspiration. Charlotte
@mandyjolil60695 жыл бұрын
OMG my mother had a singer sawing machine brought back beautiful memories of her thank you for that I'm in my 50,s I love you channel x
@andreatherese10997 жыл бұрын
So adorable! I love how you have taken your home and made each little space completely your own.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Andrea x you are so kind
@ItsTammy7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your sense of style! My goodness! So pretty, fresh, bright and absolutely stunning! The pretty vintage feel is definitely something I adore! Very inspiring!
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you, thank you so much for wathcing xxx
@MickiiR7 жыл бұрын
I started watching dainty diaries since the first video.i feel iam in Ireland thru this videos..funny. ok sweetie have a wonderful weekend.and thank you again for replying.
@AThousandWords7 жыл бұрын
Love the feminine, homely feel. You've inspired me to do a little home decorating, I haven't done any in ages but I might go tweak something.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Nothing beats giving a room a freshen up x
@darlenecuker97117 жыл бұрын
What a sweet craft room! Thank you for all the inspiration.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you like it x
@tinabonner62867 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!! I love you and your videos! You home is gorgeous. So homey and clean. I love to sew as well and I'm really not very good at it. I love to make quilts for my grandbabies. Thank you for sharing your home and hobbies.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind TIna! Thank you so much, Thanks for watching x Keep up the sewing!
@suziel65887 жыл бұрын
Came across your channel tonight...enjoyed the three I watched...your home is like my grandmother's was...wish my daughter was more like you and me...sometimes I think it's just the old sole we inherited...look forward to catching up and seeing more
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, I definitely think its our old souls. Maybe when she gets older as when I was younger I was more into modern thing and then as I grew as a person I started to love it x
@cocorhys-jones88157 жыл бұрын
You've done this room up lovely. You're style is spot on.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching xxx
@donnatorres71457 жыл бұрын
I love how bright and cheery your home is, love it!
@claudiarosser83397 жыл бұрын
Love to see how you decorated your bedroom and bath. I love your other rooms.
@4starlight7 жыл бұрын
OH my gosh. This is the same sawing massive that my late granny used to have when I was little. I'll never forget that sound... so many memories.. 🙄
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw, I love that it brought back a memory, Thanks so much for watching! x
@purpleshoespurp34627 жыл бұрын
I could hardly sew when I had my girls and I wanted to make Halloween costumes so I got a pattern to make a dress and was so surprised how easy it was to do. Just get yourself a easy pattern and go for it you will shock yourself how well you can do it. KZbin is always a click away for help reading a pattern or learning how to make sleeves. Can't wait to see what you make. I can just see all the vintage inspired creations you will come up with.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Okay, you have convinced me! I am going to give it a go! I am going to start with a simple dress pattern x
@boonlee51717 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos. I love your channel and your style. You are so creative and with fantastic ideas always. Looking forward to more home tour and crafty videos from you. Love from New Zealand.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you so much for taking the time to comment x I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching x
@lifewithklc6 жыл бұрын
I loooove that vintage sewing machine.
@debbie383817 жыл бұрын
I love this room decor. What a great space to be creative in, I would be in there all day making jewelry if I had my room that pretty, bright, and organized.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Debbie x It makes such a difference having the room bright and spacious x
@wandasnowflake_50397 жыл бұрын
Omg I love the chip mug so much
@Jo-ww5ei7 жыл бұрын
So lovely. Watching your videos makes any bad day wonderful. You're such a lovely person. Love the beautiful design. XX
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Jo, You are so kind and I really appreciate you commenting x
@Poppy-7 жыл бұрын
Hello Catherine, it's really nice to see your entire office. As it is not the same in a static picture (I thought it was next to the bedroom, not to the sitting room). So, for sewing, I did my own prom dress 20 something years ago. Princess seams and all. It's much easier than putting together some of that IKEA furniture 😉
@adamkelly38057 жыл бұрын
the belt on your singer is made from leather and over time it stretches. you can shorten it slightly ,punch a new hole in it and hook it back together. only take a small amount off at a time until it feels right,
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you so much, Adam, for this tip. I am going to try it x Thanks for watching xxx
@brigitta71077 жыл бұрын
We have the same type of sewing machine at the hall, it was my great-grandma's, I love it so much :) Your office is so adorable and your cat too :))
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I love that sewing machine x
@k.m.j.coutinho43905 жыл бұрын
My late maternal grandmother had one of those sewing machines. I've tried it and liked it but I love the modern ones much better. Dress making isn't hard. Good luck!
@judyparks50167 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos!! Still binge watching! Lol I miss sewing so much! I use to make almost everything! Tyfs. HUGS
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind Judy! Thanks so much for watching x
@graciebeachbum1377 жыл бұрын
Its so adorable!! Just love it!! My mom had one of those old singers when I was growing up with a little square drawer I used to play in.. TFS💕😊🐚Gracie
@carolryan53037 жыл бұрын
Tooo cute as always I have a sewing room/gym/wardrobe/everyone gets fired in there wish I had it all to myself so I could make it pretty
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Carol x My room tends to be a dumping ground so I have to declutter often in it x
@gailborden8376 жыл бұрын
Love It, very cute. My sweet late Grandmother had a sewing machine just like yours, I used to love to sit at It when I was little and play with the pedal....Lol. Tfs. Blessings Always. Xo
@MickiiR7 жыл бұрын
iam so happy n excited you answer me! yes I do paint all my stuff too,I refurbish furniture so I have some nice pieces.i had a huge collection of tea pots and now it's gone,,but you have beautiful ones. iam from n.y but now living in virginia for almost a year..my dream is to go to Ireland. one day..thanks. blessings.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
I loved N.Y so so much. You definitely should visit Ireland. You would love all of the cute cottages with the thatch roofs x
@ginamiller67547 жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber & love your decor!! (And I love your cats!!) everything is so beautiful & feminine.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Gina x
@sandygarcia74357 жыл бұрын
Wow! My 93 year old mom had one when I was growing up n she use to buy our clothes second hand n alter them to fit us... My sister has it now... Lovely tour, just absolutely love your decorating style...
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Sandy!, I hope you have an amazing Christmas!
@Kirby-yb3ib6 жыл бұрын
Amei seu home office! Lindo e fofo! 😍🌷👍✨
@VanessaVendetti6 жыл бұрын
So happy to have found your channel, I love your style and all your shabby chic decor. Annnnd your accent 🤗 Great channel! 💕
@DaintyDiaries6 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching and subbing! xxx
@momof2momof27 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your pink phone...pink is my favorite color :)
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you! Thanks so much for watching x
@denisethrondsen33997 жыл бұрын
You are so darling! I love everything you do!🌺
@bernadetedeslandes68765 жыл бұрын
Que lindo seu home Office 💜🌷👏👏
@MickiiR7 жыл бұрын
please try the dress making,it's not so hard I sew n make clutches.
@steveharris25897 жыл бұрын
Hello Dainty, Last time I seen you was New York!!!!!))) very nice room!!!!)))🎈🎈🎈👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw hey Steve! Thanks so much for watching xxxx
@lynnbrassington7 жыл бұрын
i just love your beautiful home, i am like you i can sew but not very good at clothes, my mine things i sew is curtains of different style, i am upholstering a pelmet for my bedroom at the moment, i just love shabby chic x
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
The Pelmet is going to be gorgeous! Keep up the fab upcycling.
@Moon521717 жыл бұрын
love the wallpaper. may I ask where from please
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you, it is from Laura Ashley. Here is the link. bit.ly/2sqgloe
@Moon521717 жыл бұрын
Dainty Diaries I was afraid you'd say that. . lol
@funkeefreshh30006 жыл бұрын
Love you!!!! That blouse is gorgeous. Where from?
@ggwtf96967 жыл бұрын
I love reading your comments ❣ XOXO 💕💕💕
@JennyAmponsah7 жыл бұрын
You have such a beautiful home!!! I wish I was that domesticated but sadly I cannot sew to save my life hahaha!! Textiles was not my favourite subject at school at all!!! Loving your Chip mug!!!
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw, Thanks, Jenny x omg the chip mug is my fave x
@lindachapman97657 жыл бұрын
Beautifull like the rest of your home, its like something out of a vintage magazine, my mum has the same machine but its far too heavy for her to use now but she keeps its as a keepsake as it was her mothers, lovely enviroment to work in thanks for sharing it xxx and good that Blondie got a lookin too xx
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Linda. x Yes them machines are so heavy. I want to get mine fixed but so heavy to bring to the repair shop x
@marymorrow5907 жыл бұрын
The project I am currently working on at the moment is my brother's bathroom. I am going to wallpaper the walls just to cover them up lots of dings. I found a simple white paper with a small geometric design on it and it looks good I will share when it is all complete. All the bathroom vanity, toilet, and bathtub are white I will add color with the accessories, I will be adding lots of blue and grays.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Oh, that sounds Fab! Yes colour with accessories is great because then you can change them if you get bored.
@s.leayoung54567 жыл бұрын
Hello Catherine! I've just started watching your videos and reading your blogs. You're a very smart, talented and beautiful young lady and very much an inspiration to us all. I really love your collection but it would be my luck the cat would jump up and knock everything off. Take care and have a wonderful weekend!!!
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind Sherry, thank you so much for following me and reading my blog, I really appreciate it xxx
@saoirse2687 жыл бұрын
What camera do you use for your vlogs? I love this video 😍 your office looks so peaceful! Goals! And it's great to see your progress with your videos, your confidence is really shining :) can't wait for more ❤️
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Hiya, Saoirse, I use the Olympus Pen epl-7 and film on a 17mm lens x
@MickiiR7 жыл бұрын
he'll darling I love your chanel always look forward to see this videos,like I need to see my friend it's funny.but your the best .love your home.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Awwww thank you x Thanks so much for watching my videos x
@lucreciaolivares73515 жыл бұрын
REALLY REALLY PRETTY..LOVE YOUR TASTE TO DECORATE..SO SHABBY CHIC...💓💓💓💓💓💓💓👌👌👌👌
@deborahbender53335 жыл бұрын
Hi, from Florida, My mom had a singer machine...
@dervillakeaney38217 жыл бұрын
Love it as usual 💕 can I come live in your home 🤣 ...if you find any one day or weekend sewing courses can you keep us updated as I'm nurse so signing up to a 6week course etc doesn't suit my lifestyle but I really want to learn 💖
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Of course, I will. A weekend one would be perfect. I will let you know if I find one x Thanks so much for watching Dervilla. x
@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be5 жыл бұрын
LOVE your kitty
@CrystalChristianStore7 жыл бұрын
Your whole channel its beautiful! Thats vintage phone its just for decoration or you use this? And i love ❤️ vintage sewing machine😍😍
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Crystal, the phone is just for display but it does actually work, I just don't have a phone line in that room. x
@CrystalChristianStore7 жыл бұрын
Dainty Diaries ok. I hope find one at second hands here at us. And i will paint this too! 🤗thanks for answer 💕💁
@juliesimeon55327 жыл бұрын
you are a very talented lady
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind Julie! Thank you so much and thank you for watching x
@Lunitayo857 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your chanel! You're such an inspiration for me. Could I make you a request? I would LOVE to see your dresses collection and your closet!
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind, Thanks so much for watching! I have it penciled in to do a dress haul but I just need help filming the dresses on me x
@gulrukhtasneemhussain73267 жыл бұрын
Loved the office chair.its soooooo cute. Can u pls let me know more details on the chair. And ur lovely charming and beautiful.
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
I got that chair in Ikea, I am not sure of the name but just search office chair and it was around €100 x
@peggymohr78997 жыл бұрын
what is your office wallpaper and where can I get it?
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Hiya Peggy you can find the wallpaper here bit.ly/2sqgloe thanks so much for watching x
@elle10097 жыл бұрын
New sub here. I’ve been binging your videos. You are lovely. Cheers!
@youtubelover36567 жыл бұрын
Love your offie x
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Aw. thank you x
@loz10917 жыл бұрын
Most Irish intro I've seen, but it's cute😂❤️
@ggwtf96967 жыл бұрын
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU ❣ SO ADORABLE ❣ XO'S 💟💟💟
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much lovely x.
@annamarieh3334 жыл бұрын
Good KZbin instructors that I love are Anita by Design -she does step by step beginner friendly sewing of A-line skirt and other dresses, also Brittany J Jones and Crafty Gemini!
@lizzyt67915 жыл бұрын
Tilly and the buttons online workshops or Mimi Gee on KZbin has a sewing school
@Mavis-pl9xf4 жыл бұрын
Seen the video where you turned this room into a bedroom. Do you have a sewing/office space now.
@DaintyDiaries4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH3NZKZ8o66SmLc I do x
@valdetepossani1894 жыл бұрын
Lindo lindo amei
@dottoto89747 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm a new subscriber. I love your style and decor. Have you seen 'SewOverIt'/ Lisa Comfort vlogs? It would be right up your street as she makes amazing dresses. X
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I am going to check out her videos, they are exactly what I am looking for.
@jackiewornell99887 жыл бұрын
cohesive
@GreatRhyno7 жыл бұрын
Lovely sweetie ...
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thank you xxx
@ginamiller67546 жыл бұрын
Mr. Dainty??? Did I hear correctly? Husband ? BTW I love when the cats make an appearance!
@DaintyDiaries6 жыл бұрын
Aw lol, No husband x
@kindred11135 жыл бұрын
What kind of cat is blondie???? I would love to have one like that.....MINDY
@sewaldodiy7 жыл бұрын
I love your home decor something that belong in a lovely story book! Btw you can check out channel I make sewing tutorials and dresses are my favorite to make!
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
You are so kind! I really appreciate you commenting on my videos! x Thanks so much for watching lovely xxx
@Moon521717 жыл бұрын
beautiful eyes..
@DaintyDiaries7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan, You are so kind x
@belvadalidowich8597 жыл бұрын
I would so LOVE to do my house like yours but my husband would hate it. He doesn't care to see that much feminine. A touch here and there is his limit. So When I see yours, I just fall in love because when your husband doesn't share the same likes, you have to compromise.