Jan 2024 Catchup - Life update, fabric haul and woodworking

Hi!
I'm finally back with a catch up vlog after some time off.
Hope you enjoy!
Jen

[@karolmolpus9536]

Fantastic storage bed!!!😮

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Karol xx

[@pamgains7720]

Well done on making the bed.

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you. xx

[@marywallace5248]

I taught for over 30 years and it was a privilege to teach but it is earth shattering and relentless hard work. I hope you find a new job to suit you. You have to be happy in your working life.

[@onegirlcreates]

So true! Thank you xx

[@dianemontavon5670]

So happy to see you back. I've missed your vlogs. Fabrics are lovely. I can't wait to see them made up. Take care of yourself.

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Diane xx

[@ErinSews]

It’s lovely to see you back! Hibernating is totally understandable. Sometimes you just have to get through a time in life. Beautiful fabrics! I’m excited to see the rainbow jumper 🌈

[@onegirlcreates]

You really do, thank you. xx

[@NLVStitches]

It's so good to see you back Jen, wishing you well for 2024 x

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you xx

[@karolmolpus9536]

Beautiful fabrics ❤ Happy to see you back!!!

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@gwynethhill7273]

Lovely to see you back. Lovely fabrics. Hope you had a lovely Christmas. New Year New start. All the best for 2024

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you so much!

[@kes44p]

Happy New Year. Lovely to see you vlogging again. I’m sorry the job didn’t work out. It’s brave to walk away, I did from 2 teaching jobs and have never regretted it. My subsequent jobs have come from the short term supply I’ve done. I used to keep a PE kit and a pair of wellies in the car along with a tool box of general stationary and a file of generic worksheets. Good luck and enjoy your return to sewing.

[@onegirlcreates]

Fantastic advice! Thank you so much. xx

[@suzettesingson1002]

I’m so happy to see you back! I completely understand why you needed to have a break. I’ve been there too. I love your fabric choices and am looking forward to seeing what you make! Happy New Year 🎆

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you! You too! xx

[@socarole66]

So great to see you back and thanks for giving us a fabric feast. I need to get onto pound fabrics, I'm so scared about ordering ribbing and finding out it doesn't match the rest of the outfit. Well done you for tackling that cabinet, it's going to be awesome and great words of advice for us all. Missed you ❤ xx

[@onegirlcreates]

Missed you too. Not even been watching vlogs. I have lots to catch up on. xx

[@jackiecaine3220]

Lovely to see you back. There has to be a work life balance, take care.

[@onegirlcreates]

So true. Thank you. xx

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Lovely to see you back feeling motivated towards your sewing.

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Cheryl, it's so nice to be back and get the first one done. xx

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

I think you’re quite brave to walk away from what you know isn’t right for you 🙌 love your fabric haul. There’s so many cable knit fabrics out there but the quality is so varied. Your Higs & Higs looks lovely! Looking forward to seeing your next fabric batch arrive 😍 How amazing that you’re creating a bespoke bed & storage, that’s the coolest thing!

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you. xx

[@ColleenCotoni-]

So glad you are back! Some jobs just don't work out. They are not a good fit. We have all had them. Take care and hope to see you again soon:)

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Colleen, too true. xx

[@margaretwilson6427]

Nice to see you back. Sorry your first school didn't work out, I'm sure 2024 will be better

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you. xx

[@sandraleybourne7106]

Nice to see you back, sorry the job didn’t work out but I’m a great believer that as one door closes another opens. Great fabric choices and I hope you enjoy your sewing. Happy new year to you and your family xx

[@onegirlcreates]

Me too, fate will find its way and worst case I go back to working in a supermarket for a while! Happy new year to you and yours too. xx

[@tinajenkins6342]

It’s lovely to see you back. You are so clever, I’m very impressed with your woodworking. Love the fabrics too. x

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you so much. It's nice to do something different every now and again. xx

[@Kakkydidit]

I'm so happy to see you. The 1st term teaching is rough. Mine sure was. I'm proud of you for looking for a good fit. I love your new fabrics and look forward to seeing your makes! Happy New Year, Jen.

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you so much. xx

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Nice to see you I'm sure the right one will be for you the fabrics are very fine indeed Happy New Year to you😊😊😊

[@onegirlcreates]

Happy New Year to you too. xx

[@StitchHemSew]

So good to see you. I'm glad you are doing a bit better and feeling a bit more like yourself. Can't wait to see you this month. Xxxx

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Clare, just paid Adam, can't wait to have a proper catch up and I might even get some sewing done this time! It's been far too long. xx

[@patgriffiths4772]

Lovely to see you here again. Best wishes for the future job wise and sewing too. Xx

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you so much! Xx

[@bevtooth]

Pound fabrics also sell that cable fabric you got from Higgs and Higgs but much cheaper. They have loads of colours too 😊. I just stumbled across your channel. I have subscribed. Great vlog and fabrics 😊

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you for the sub. xx

[@maureencapobianco3596]

It’s so good to see you back! I am a teacher as well. I also had a position that wasn’t the right fit for me. I have now been at the same school district for almost 10 years. I wish you all the best in your job search. ❤

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you so much for watching and the support. xx

[@lifesbanquet4501]

So glad to see your return!

[@sewvertonmakery]

So so sooooo lovely to see you back. I’ve missed you lots on here and in real life!! Thank you for sharing all your fabrics, what a lovely day, hopefully we can do it again one day soon. A school out there will be so so lucky to have you and I wish you all the luck, not that you need it. Sending you the biggest of hugs lovely lady xxxxxx ps sadly I won’t be at the social as I’m working but have the best time with Adam, Clare and all the other wonderful sewists ❤

[@onegirlcreates]

Miss you too. We definitely need another day soon, isn't there a show in March time? Maybe we can look at that one. Hope all is well with your job and we get to catch up soon. xxx

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Good to see you back, hoping you’re okay. I to succumbed to the Rainbow fabrics sale, three times 🤦‍♀️😂. Wow your woodworking project is amazing. I’ve always fancied doing something with wood. Hope you find the right fit, job wise for you soon x

[@onegirlcreates]

Rainbow fabrics has some lovely items in, and they rarely if ever disappoint. Re: the woodworking, have a go, you never know what you can achieve until you try! xx

[@suzannedavies7996]

Sorry that the job didn’t work out for you. I’ve been a teacher for many years and my mantra is ‘It’s not you; it’s them.” I’ve been supply teaching for seven years and I’m never going back. Your fabric is gorgeous. Hope you have lots of time to sew this term.

[@onegirlcreates]

Unfortunately, I think you are right, it is a very different world to when I was a kid, but I still love working with kids because on the whole they are fun to be around. Just have to make sure the management is the right fit too. Thank you. xx

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Jen!!! 🎉 I am a retired nurse educator add a researcher so I definitely know what it is like teaching.😅😮😅 I'm so glad to see you back!❤❤❤

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Zelda, hope you are well. xx

[@karenegan2640]

So sorry the job didn’t work for you, I’m sure there will be something wonderful waiting for you. Lovely to see you, you’ve been missed xx

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Karen. xx

[@monikawidensky8815]

Good to see you back. I loooove your teal jersey from pound fabrics. Have you had a look at the Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch. It is definitely my favourite jersey dress pattern, since I prefer rather slimmer skirts but still want waistdefinition.

[@onegirlcreates]

Ooo, I will have to have a look at that. Thank you. xx

[@shirleyknight8946]

Loved your vlog and you have inspired me to try more diy projects!

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you, that's great to hear. xx

[@amandarichardson1169]

Lovely to see you back. So sorry your job didn’t work out for you. I am sure you will find a new one that will feel right for you

[@onegirlcreates]

I hope so! Thank you. Xx

[@SewMyTime]

So very sorry that the job didn’t work out but I am sure you will end up somewhere better. In the meantime take care of yourself and properly recharge. You have been missed!

[@onegirlcreates]

That's so lovely of you to say, thank you. xx

[@makeitsew2023]

Good to have you back 😀 sorry to hear it’s been so difficult the past few months ❤ Look forward to your seeing more of your videos x

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you. xx

[@SewLetsSparkleWithSam]

So good to have you back, sorry to hear that you have had a tough time xx Looking forward to catching up soon xx ❤

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Sam! Are you coming to Adams social? Xx

[@deirdretobin6351]

Good to see you back again. You have to trust your judgement when you don’t feel right about a job

[@onegirlcreates]

Thank you, I have to agree, it's such an all consuming job it needs to be the right school. xx

[@madeatbentwood]

Nice to meet you, Jen. This is the first video of yours I have come across. Teaching would be such a difficult job! Very important but undervalued. Something I have always wanted to know how to do, and I might have worked it out but that's questionable.. Most commercial girls dress patterns come with a zipper closer (Simplicity etc), how can that be changed to a button placket? Zips are uncomfortable and can wave/bubble, I'd much prefer to use buttons or snaps. Another question would be, if a pattern doesn't open into the skirt from the bodice, how to make that work? A pattern I sewed recently did this and then the little one could not fit as there was a choke point where the bodice attached to the skirt. The bodice buttoned but had no additional placket, it was simply interfaced and sewn to the lining before turning out. The lined bodice overlapped and the skirt was 2 pieces joined at the side seams and gathered, no central split into the skirt from the bodice. If you were ever wanting to address either of these issues, I'd be an eager viewer :)

[@onegirlcreates]

Hi, nice to have you here, I will definitely add those to the list of tutorials, the first is definitely doable and the second there is an easy solution to add the split further down. Thank you so much for your comment. xx

[@pamgains7720]

Great to see you. I am sorry to hear your position didn’t work out. It’s best to seek another position. Good luck & take care of your self. Loved your fabrics.

[@onegirlcreates]

Thanks Pam. xx