My Sewing and Knitting | Part 2, 1980! | stories, patterns, fabric, tips

[@Latebloomershow]

Fusible (or non-fusible) interfacing for collars and waistbands. If you enjoyed this video, please like and share.👍

[@mschele64]

You must have heard me telling you as I watched. Lol

[@denisecarr5821]

Beautiful skirt and blouse amazing 1st projects!!! ♥️

[@lindamartin8614]

You are a great seamstress. Love to see and hear all about the great pieces of clothing. They are great. HAPPY NEW YEAR..

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too!

[@karenbrown5177]

You're keeping me company, enjoying your memories. Blessings.

[@Latebloomershow]

I'm glad!

[@pineforestvintage3418]

Thanks for sharing your lovely handmade linen outfits. They are a work of art. I’m so like you…I save everything too. I have so many items packed away. From time to time I venture into various boxes and enjoy the many memories attached to the crafted item. Old jewelry, vintage books and illustrations, etc. So yes, please share more of your sewing/knitting, memories, etc.

[@Latebloomershow]

Ok! There is lots and I plan to share a lot this winter. Memory Lane!

[@perpetuaomare6588]

Looking forward to seeing more old knitting and crochet patterns and designs.

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes, I will combine them.

[@lulabelldesigns]

Sewing brings back lots of good memories, can’t wait! ❤️

[@Latebloomershow]

Great!! Lots of memories and stories!

[@Latebloomershow]

See you soon!

[@cbass2755]

I loved to sew when in high school. I graduated in 1972. I loved making corduroy jumpers...oh man, i had them in every color! So comfortable

[@Latebloomershow]

Corduroy is the BEST, it was so available before all the synthetics took over.

[@Debarchibald1960]

I am very impressed with your talent to sew. My grandmother loved to sew. I gave away my sewing machines a few years ago.

[@hetty2974]

Kaye whsw,definitely loved,enjoying all your stories, always, just do as you please and rest also.xxi love all.xxthsnkyouxxxxxxgod bless,😊

[@larryngriffith1820]

Absolutely loving these videos! What better time to share this than in the winter when we're limited, in varying degrees, by the colder weather. And your stories are very enjoyable, so thank you for sharing not only your time and talents, but also your interesting stories. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@Latebloomershow]

I'll be back at it tomorrow. Thanks for your support!

[@asamusicdude]

Kaye is still the stunner🤩

[@Latebloomershow]

Well, aged a bit. But, thanks!

[@DerMelissa]

I can remember browsing patterns with my mom. I've been wanting to get back into sewing. Thanks for the nudge❤

[@Latebloomershow]

Do it! Keep us posted and do share a photo and updates during this series!

[@sandrabrunelle6453]

It's so interesting. Beautiful clothes.

[@normawestcott1828]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories and beautiful sewn outfits.❤

[@Latebloomershow]

I have a lot more to share, stay tuned!

[@jimmiegrann5822]

This brings back so many memories! I was an excellent seamstress & sewing teacher. I started sewing at 14-15…gathered skirts in 50’s. I studied tailoring in college & used clothing lab machines between classes & made lots of my clothes. I made my daughter’s & sister’s wedding dresses. I had same cardboard cutting surface, early Singer (best top stitching) & sewed for my daughter growing up (formal dresses & denim lined jacket etc. thanks for reminding me…don’t sew now! Thanks! Loved it!!!

[@lindawoody8501]

Great clothes! You're very talented at many things. So nice. Thanks for the show and tell. Interesting and informative. I am glad you made these videos. I bet your grand-kids when they grow up may enjoy seeing each later if KZbin still exists and cell phones or lap-tops/tablets exist in 30 or so +- years.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you, I hope they will!

[@Latebloomershow]

But doubt it. And the way kids are today, unless you grow up in a homestead and see this activity, you probably won't pick it up. Sadly.

[@readtheword3]

My condolences on your Mom , you have great collections .

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you!

[@jenniewolford1631]

oh my gosh i did that to my jeans in the 70s lol What wonderful walk down memory lane

[@Latebloomershow]

I'm so glad!

[@hetty2974]

Hi darrel.my eldest daughter, now 44 has been sewing, crocheting, knitting and last year she took up quilting. Which im so pleased, she does homeschool her little boy aged 8 now..we are in uk..i believe here there are a lot of keen girls. Im sure some boys also..i haveto say thst im terrible to keep with fashion, never ever have,but love skirts, and patchwork skirts long t,shirt s and jumper s.for gardening, outdoor the lot..think i never did keep up with the time s,mh 5 al, grown children are all doing good.good at crafts ect,when they gett time.darrell ,hi to petie.hope hes enjoying Christmas and almost new year. God bless you all.from uk..im not sure if ksye is live,bu th im still commenting. Shes wonderful 😊

[@janiceseigler6317]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Kaye, I didn't catch if the plaid skirt and blouse were also linen. They're just lovely! I love linen and have some yardage in beige that I have saved for many years. I just have to say that your mother's Vogue pattern she made in white absolutely took my breath away. I looked for that pattern and found it listed for nearly $40.00 on Etsy! Your sewing is impeccable. Please show us more.

[@Latebloomershow]

Yes, linen. Wow! You looked it up! Fantastic!

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

Love that blue 💙 top!

[@agardenformom4986]

Loved this! 🌺

[@mschele64]

Thank you for making this series! I LOVE the outfit in the closing shot-off the shoulder top with gauchos or palazzos. I made many of my own dresses in high school. I was quite shapeless and couldn’t find dresses that fit. I still sew from time to time but it’s more functional-alterations, repairs, curtains, kitchen items. Hearing you describe the feeling of wearing linen is just the nudge I needed to go buy some of the linen I’ve been thinking of for a nice comfy shirtdress-my “cutified” version of Great Grandma’s housedress!

[@Latebloomershow]

Do watch today's video! I cover that outfit! Yes, Indeed! I want to see a photo of that dress when you're done. Where do you shop for fabric these days?

[@mschele64]

@@Latebloomershow I rolled right from this video to #3! I live about 30 minutes from Springfield MO, where there’s a nice FM Store. I’ll probably see what they have. Otherwise it’ll be Michael’s or Joann. I can’t imagine M having linen, but J might. The only bad part is that means I have to go to Springfield. Ugh. 😂

[@hetty2974]

Looking forward to it kaye x

[@Latebloomershow]

Wonderful Hetty!

[@Latebloomershow]

See you soon!

[@hetty2974]

@Latebloomershow i watchedxx

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

In 1980, I was living in a small village in Michoacán, Mexico, before I had my 3rd child. You were modeling! 😂

[@Latebloomershow]

Wow! Looking back, I wish I'd had my children sooner. Now, I have to stay healthy for at lest 18 more years to see my granddaughters graduate!

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Kaye, I love this and the knitting video too! Your talent is amazing and I love the reminiscing too. What an interesting profession you had. You could actually start knitting and sewing YT channels if you want.❤️

[@Latebloomershow]

Well, sewing went through a revolution with all the smart machines that do everything with the touch of a button, and I'm so old school it's ridiculous.

[@kathymcintire6182]

Kaye this was so interesting!!! The adventures you have had 😊 and your sewing skills are great, I remember in my high school years and jr high taking home economics classes I adored those teachers, I was raised from age 13 without my mom who had passed away at that time, of course my grandma taught me lots but those classes really took all the things to a whole new level , I'm looking forward to many more videos Kaye, your so interesting my friend, I will share this to the world 😉love is the key always 💞 💃🥼👗🧤🧣

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate you sharing with the world! Truly! God bless you! Next one coming day after tomorrow. I need tomorrow to clean up my kitchen!

[@carolynromero4462]

This was fun and nostalgic to watch Kaye. I still have all my patterns from 60's/70's/80's. My home ec teacher wore a lot of Vogue patterns and I just had to make the same one she wore. Vogue was cool! It was a starburst design in front. We had Berninas then and I later got a Kenmore sewing machine. Remember bound button holes. Even made a hat to go along. I did a little runway modeling but I am only 5'1" so not the career for me LOL I no longer have anything I made except for a sweater I knitted. I made flannel shirts for my dad. Ironically I would not have fit into many outfits most of my life and now at 69 I weigh less than I did then. Would love to look at all your scrapbooks/memories of your jobs.

[@Latebloomershow]

I'll be sharing a lot, stay tuned!

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

I had EXACTLY those types of bow ties, still have a few in my closet!! Haha! I love them still... never wear them. 😅

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

I made a linen suit many years ago. I wore it several times as a substitute teacher. My grandmother taught me the basic knitting stitches, but I never knitted anything more complicated than a placemat. Happy New Year 🎉

[@Latebloomershow]

I actually think starting with sewing where you must learn construction is what made taking on sweater projects seem doable. You sew the sleeve in the same ways.

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

@@Latebloomershow that makes it sound a lot easier.

[@readtheword3]

Beautiful love the sewing and I wish I would have learned , I've bought two second hand machine tried to see a bridal bag for my daughter and ended up with a pillow case , no lesson or instruction, but I could not , get it love seeing your pretty and talented creations love these programs !

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you! Happy New Year! Stay tuned for more!

[@lynnweed6868]

Wonderful post, Kay. Really good work, both sewing and knitting. Please continue. Thank you. Best, Lynn

[@jeannamaynard5037]

Thumbs up everyone, please

[@BarbaraDiederich-ut8zg]

I never had the confidence to sew my own clothes. I do recall trying to make a terry cloth summer pop top with sleeves. I put the sleeves in upside down...try tearing out white thread from white terry, egads. In the 70s and 80s, I thought I would never get old but here I am and strangely enough I like it. You have so many treasures that those that come after you will love to have. What a wonderful legacy.... imagine them saying my great great grandmother made this in the olden days lol. Happy New Year Kaye.

[@Latebloomershow]

I have NEVER worked with terrycloth, not sure I would want to experience what you just described, haha.

[@daisyjo5358]

Love❤🎉

[@darrellluck7230]

Are ANY young people learning how to sew these days? A lost art. I can sew a button on.

[@Latebloomershow]

Good deal, Darrell. I think Hobby Lobby would be able to answer that.

[@hetty2974]

@@darrellluck7230 Darrell well done ,sewing a button is perfect skill.less you,hi from uk.

[@kathleengarvin2111]

I love your sewing. Want to see all!! I'm 74. Learned to sew in Home Ec

[@suzannehurley8787]

Kaye, what a fun video! Really enjoyed😊

[@Latebloomershow]

Glad you liked it! Please share!

[@hetty2974]

I am here kaye xxx,😊so great to see you hi everyone xxx.😊

[@lilym2432]

You're so talented! ❤

[@Latebloomershow]

I certainly was, not sure I still am.

[@hailusaba8641]

very impressive, Kaye.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

Such a good eye for color and style. I remember wearing some of those like items. Pretty, pretty!

[@jenniewolford1631]

my mom got rid of sooooo many patterns. she use to make our summer dresses and a shirt for my dad and we all matched, dont know why she did not do a matching dress for herself.

[@sagarmandape2372]

Kaye, you could have overcome those Japanese stichmakers easily having so much knowledge about that industry. Anyhow, hope that you dream for new things to be achieved in the upcoming new year. Best Regards, Sagar from India.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wonderful!! Thank you! Great to hear from India! I used to have several followers but haven't heard too much since I've been in Tennessee.

[@tkaart2242]

I love sewing and have stepped away from it for years due to raising my kiddo. I made many costumes and altered stuff from time to time...but truly creating garments...sadly..no. I would love to see more of your creations! You are a very talented lady. We have much in common with art degrees, a love of sewing, fiber arts (I am a crocheter) weaving, and avid gardener. Gardening has taken over as a strong passion and influence over the past 15 years. Please share more Kaye. Thanks for letting us in and showing us your treasures. P.S. I made a linen suit with this vintage tea-stained-looking print over 25 years ago when I had to wear dresses to work in a custom fine furniture store. The leftover fabric from COM (Customers Own Fabrics) we could get free at the warehouse once a year. I loaded my Nissan Maxima up with 70-something bolts of cloth and sewed every day. I miss that suit. I was so proud of it and people loved it.

[@Latebloomershow]

What happened to it??

[@tkaart2242]

@@Latebloomershow Lots of moves with many roommates...It disappeared!

[@kathleengarvin2111]

Love these videos!

[@deborahstrickland9845]

(That dress is gorgeous on your,💙)

[@Latebloomershow]

I looked enormous! If you mean the blue one. As I said, everything looks great if you are thin.

[@Latebloomershow]

Thank you so much for the cards!!!

[@carolynromero4462]

Oh my, the last picture, I remember gaucho pants. You have so many fond memories. Would love to see more of sewing videos. Did you experiment making up your own patterns, or taking pattern pieces from several and coming up with you own? I once bought a cowhide from Tandy Leather Co. and made a leather jacket, I was a crazy sewer LOL Still have it.

[@Latebloomershow]

Wow! No I never had the skill and didn't try to make my own patterns. I did make several sweaters from a sketch I drew and gave to the gal at knitting store and she would do the math for me. I have never worked with leather and don't think my hands are strong enough anymore.

[@carolynromero4462]

@@Latebloomershow Well then you did create! Many times I'd see an outfit worn on TV and said I want to make that, enough motivation to figure it out. You're amazing Kaye, all the different hobbies and skills over the yrs you acquired by sheer 'can do' mentality.

[@jenniewolford1631]

Beautiful! Love these videos! funny how this is hitting home now, i have recently purchased some material to make a few things and get back into my sewing

[@Latebloomershow]

Where did you buy fabric? Been so long for me. I haven't bought any in about 15 years.

[@jenniewolford1631]

@Latebloomershow I just picked up some at Hobbie lobby, want to make some covers for my tinture and extract jars, since they are clear jars. Figured start simple. I use to sew a lot when the children were small, now them in their 40s lol, the only thing I sew is the patches on one of my son's military uniforms.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Very talented in many different areas. Why not sell to a younger person who would give them a second life. Keeping them in a box isnt doing the items any good. There are young sewers out there, not as many in the past. The schools need to bring back these skills to the kids. The younger generations need to be exposed to many different things. Happy new years all✨️

[@hetty2974]

Oh kaye I thought you were going to say you had gotten shorter y pruning yourself 😅😊. My goodness xx

[@Latebloomershow]

haha no it happened gradually over time. I shrank like everyone does.

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

My guess: waistband insert, Ban-rol ??

[@lulabelldesigns]

Beautiful work Kaye! Did you take sewing lessons or self taught? I started in homemake class and also my Mother taught me.

[@Latebloomershow]

Mother never gave me a lesson. When I was in 6th grade I think, I was in 4-H and remember learning to sew a straight seam on a sewing machine. The first thing I ever made was a heart shaped apron with red ric-rac. I showed it in this video, great quilts and more in this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqTLZmOpbdmFmpo

[@Latebloomershow]

One of these videos I will locate and show a booklet where I learned a lot. But, self taught at everything.