I Surprised My Mom With An Outfit From Scratch

"I love this, where did you learn how to sew?"
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Vivian / vivaciouslyviv
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[@Viv_Nwe]

This was a much harder challenge than I could have imagined, but definitely worth it. Thanks y'all for the kind words 💕💕💕

[@raemarie6545]

Your mother is so beautiful! You did such a wonderful job, I thought it was so sweet☺️. She has such an amazing daughter ❤️

[@monicahyland8641]

Girl I wish I was crafty 💕 you did such a wonderful job with amazing fabric.. very stunning.. you and your mom are beautiful. Like mother like daughter 💕❤️💕

[@Viv_Nwe]

@@raemarie6545 thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@Viv_Nwe]

@@monicahyland8641 thank you Monica 🥰🥰

[@dawnhopkins3085]

stay strong princess :" )

[@kittenbug8384]

I’m so sorry, Vivian. 😔 Your father was very kind and supportive of you (in your prior videos). Condolences to you and your sweet, beautiful mother. 🙏🏼

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@yessyestrada1902]

Ttt

[@meltdownchick]

I think I remember your Dad In previous videos. He seemed very nice and loving. I'm sorry for your loss. ,❣️

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you ❤️❤️ He was in my Traditional vs Trendy Nigerian Style video on here from last fall.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

You did a lovely thing for your mother. YOu can see how much she glows in your dress. I'm sorry for the loss of your father, and I wish you and your family peace.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you Leslie 💕💕💕

[@SydneyBeans18]

I am so sorry for your loss Vivian. I remember in one video where you mentioned he was sick. Sending much love to you and your family 🙏🏽

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you Sydney ❤️❤️

[@Shy00Blue00Eyes]

Get this girl a series of her learning how to wind the bobbin! Love the outfit, you did awesome!

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you!! omg the bobbin 😭😭😭😭

[@kabehzadi]

This is beautiful. I miss my dad so much and I'm trying so hard to lift my mom up too. He died from cancer in Jan.

[@Viv_Nwe]

omg same! Jan 26th. Sending you virtual hugs ❤️❤️

[@lisakay2810]

Virtual hugs and thoughts for you both, I'm sorry for both your losses ❤

[@kabehzadi]

@@Viv_Nwe Yep, Jan 2. My mom just came to visit me this past weekend and I spoiled her rotten. I cooked lamb :)

[@kabehzadi]

@@lisakay2810 Thank you

[@littledreamboat]

We miss my dad so much too. It’s so hard watching our mothers lose their person and try to navigate life around it. At 71 and overcoming a HUGE “I will NEVER do it!” fear of flying... we’re packing for her first flight to SF tomorrow! It’s important to do what we can for them once we become adults. ❤️

[@Viv_Nwe]

That's definitely one of the hardest part for us too. Best of luck with your mom's first flight!

[@chicken23742]

I sewed a lot with my grandmother when she was alive. She would say, "on a galloping goose, no one will notice." I still don't know if we are riding geese or putting the outfit on the goose. In any case, welcome to the goose gallopers!

[@Viv_Nwe]

😂 that’s so cute! #ProudNewGooseGalloper

[@michellesutton202]

I'm soooo glad that you stuck with making the beautiful dress from scratch. Especially when two sewing machines broke on you, and you had to sew by hand, then relying on pattern sizing it wasn't right for your mom😢, so you upsized it. Then .... perfection🥳🥳🥳🥳🎊🎉🎊🎉💯💯💯

[@Viv_Nwe]

☺️☺️ Thank you Michelle

[@jessicatirey4508]

First of all my heart goes out to you & your mom. What a wonderful way to show love. I'm pausing at time stamp 4:03 to say, leaving lots of space betime pattern pieces is potentially a waste of material. Abuelita taught me to pin pieces as close together as possible to maximize our resources.

[@jayjohnson8403]

It makes sense to leave extra space if you're a beginner or if you're not exactly sure of the person's measurements. When you have extra material you can make it bigger with out adding awkward seams. This was actually needed in this video since the dress was a bit too small for her mom initially.

[@lunalight85]

Your mum's advice at the end is exactly what I need right now tbh. What a beauty and such a wonderful thing to do for her, hope she has a fabulous time wearing it!

[@mynameisuju]

You are both so beautiful, and so was your dad. This was amazing to watch, even though the tears

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you!!!

[@ayarosen1035]

Your mom is adorable, and your whole family seem so loving and supportive.

[@Viv_Nwe]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you

[@ruthiglesias1563]

I love the dedication you showed your mom. Moms are resilient, you'll always miss your dad but things will get better.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you Ruth❤️❤️

[@pumpkinonastick3928]

*seeing Viv buy silk for a first project* oh honey noooo! silk is possibly the hardest fabric to sew for a first project, but you did so well for your first try! good for you! and most importantly, your mum appreciated it.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Omg right 😭 I learned the hardddd way

[@Elle_Riley]

I see Vivian and her mom, *i click* I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful and thoughtful way to show some love ❤️❤️❤️ also i think we all felt you in the sewing machine struggles omgg. but to persevere through everything that wasn't going right just shows the love more!!

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you Elle 💕💕😭😭😭

[@aramirez735]

Your mom is so wise and lovely. So so sorry for your loss.

[@Viv_Nwe]

She really is. Thank you❤️

[@bums009]

I still can't believe you lost your dad not that long ago. You're so positive and kind but especially, you're strong for remaining so.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you ❤️❤️ I'm trying my best

[@BP-ef8mr]

I love this!! I totally cried. The dress was beautiful. You and you're mom are AMAZING

[@Viv_Nwe]

☺️☺️☺️ thank you ❤️

[@MsSocaEmpress]

This video literally had me😭😭😭😭😭 great job viv…and condolences to you and your family but so happy you are still blessed to have such a sweet mom…

[@Viv_Nwe]

😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@witchplease677]

I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad Viv. Your mum is an amazing and strong woman and you take after her. I loved watching this x

[@g00dg1rlj3n]

Thank you for sharing this experience/moment with us. ❤️ Sending lots of love to you and your mom.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@fmejia0588]

That’s so sweet... sorry for your loss!!! But this was an amazing gesture you made for you mom!!

[@frank6loves6you6]

Your mother is a doll, I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@lisakay2810]

This was so sweet, just what everyone needs to brighten their days! Good job Vivian!!

[@Viv_Nwe]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Barbs_Collectibles]

You did the sweetest thing ever. I am so sorry for your loss. You did a great job.💛

[@shannonp3400]

I love this. Sewing is trial and error; you did amazing!

[@Viv_Nwe]

thank you!

[@ashleighk-o]

Wow, your mum has some really good life advice.

[@dralissa123]

I'm so sorry for your loss! A lovely gesture for your mother.

[@Viv_Nwe]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@edenjodie]

Vivian your mother is so adorable and supportive.

[@dorianrecord8200]

This is literally the sweetest thing.

[@caitlinnance9431]

All the love in the world to you and your family. This was an amazing act of kindness for your mother.

[@stephstremp]

Loved this! Great job! Your mom looked so cute with the matching hat!

[@amymarianna8559]

Her mom is so cute 😭

[@gloria6236]

Yass a fellow Nigerian 🇳🇬. You did such a good job 👍

[@Viv_Nwe]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Caritasaveritas]

What a wonderful daughter!! 💕

[@chichionwuzuruike]

I'm so sorry about your loss Beautiful!!!

[@Viv_Nwe]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lls1338]

Awww! Your Mom is so sweet! Good job for trying hard! 😊💞👍

[@teamjames123]

Your mom is precious, we need more of her!

[@Viv_Nwe]

She really is 😭

[@maggotst.pierre2361]

Sending love, Vivian. You're such a beautiful person. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Viv_Nwe]

💕💕💕

[@LibrAstrid]

I thought Michael Levine's closed forever!! 😭 This video made me so happy to see that blue and yellow!!!

[@KanyinsTv]

Quick inspiration for you all - Remember that God placed you where you are at this exact moment for a reason. Your current struggles and challenges mean something. Whatever your going through , God loves you to much for it not to work out🤍

[@lisalynn1]

I just adore you and your videos. Thank you!

[@jjheartscows]

You are so incredible! This gave me so much motivation & ambition.

[@dawnhopkins3085]

I'm so sorry about your husband mom... My dad passed away 4-19-19 and they have been married since 69... a month before their wedding ann. he passed away from cancer :( and you are such a beautiful great daughter ... I love the bond you both have :)

[@Viv_Nwe]

❤️❤️ my dad passed of cancer too

[@rebecca9906]

So sorry to hear about your dad,but Ur mom and dad are very proud of you.

[@sweetbelzn]

I'm sure we can all agree, it only took Gizmo's approval to be a winner

[@Viv_Nwe]

It was all Gizmo's decision 😂

[@redditlight1758]

So sweet. I love my mom

[@ChocoCarmelApple]

Sorry to hear about your dad 💗

[@eKaYTeNshi]

I just love how she sounds exactly like my grandma.

[@lasalzyn]

Burda patterns have instructions. And so do sewing machines. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you back stitched because otherwise if you wash it, it will all fall apart in the washing machine.

[@moonmama24]

This is so sweet and such a good idea! I sew and so far my mom has only gotten an apron. She loves tho.

[@Viv_Nwe]

That's probably her favorite apron ❤️❤️❤️

[@lovisa4527]

Imagen her sewing something like this for her mom but with her dad's old clothes 🥺

[@sia.offline]

so wholesome❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@krystledavis7800]

Beautiful dress

[@therealstewyward]

Vivian did a good job with the dress and problem solving when she hit a wall, but it hurts my heart when people don't read equipment manuals. So many of her questions (i.e. winding the bobbin, changing the needle, etc) would've been answered there.

[@loveablelibby98]

I cried SOOO HARD!!!

[@tellemomma9780]

Lovely video!

[@vanitim3844]

there are so many big creators commenting on this video

[@monicahyland8641]

Very fabulous

[@suzical]

Bless lovie💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@Viv_Nwe]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sonia94ist]

I think she placed the patern parallel to the weft instead of the salvaged... that's a no no! 😳😳😳 Well A for the effort, keep trying.

[@mommy_ellierich]

I’m not first I’m not last most importantly no one asked

[@kmwilliam186]

It’s very beautiful l, Vivi

[@jamilano1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xaviel_e_familia]

👍👍👍

[@keiron.4612]

Yikes how many self promoter's are there on this channel 🤭

[@harmonylol9054]

ok

[@Celestehensonstein]

Omg my name its Vivian

[@Viv_Nwe]

Hiiiiii

[@Celestehensonstein]

Hi :)

[@jeannielikeinabottle]

Yikes! Why am I like #666?!?! I almost want to unlike until tomorrow! But I won't! Because I love the gift you have given your beautiful mother!

[@bangaqilchannel7067]

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