Learning new skills as a young homemaker

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[@tovedagostino]

Your dress is absolutely the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. You have a true talent when it comes to sewing and seeing something in a flat piece of fabric that can turn into a fabulous dress. Love your kitchen. Love your refrigerator.

[@rosemaryharris6064]

You are right about the insert above the refrigerator making a difference. What a charming and sunny look The dress you made from a tablecloth is so creative and cute. How thoughtful of you to include sewing something for or with your nieces. Your videos are always refreshing and I look forward to each new one.

[@WVDi]

Love the dress! You’re so creative.

[@melissaedwards8974]

The dress is super cute. You are no way a beginner in sewing when you created a beautiful dress like you did. My Mom made all of my sisters and I clothes when we were growing up, she would be impressed with this dress. Also the wood piece over the refrigerator is stunning. Such a great addition.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@heatherinparis]

Good morning Andrea! Your tablecloth dress turned out beautiful😍🤩 As a hand embroiderer with more than 60 years experience it just makes me so happy to see new young homemakers such as yourself turn our much loved but not longer popular hand done items into fresh new garments. Also loved the embroidered buttonholes you added to your dress. Tablecloths like that take hours and hours of skilled work to produce and it saddens me greatly to see them tossed aside.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Aww I'm glad you like it! I know there are mixed opinions on cutting them up, but I love repurposing them & showing off the details!

[@marylefave2933]

You did a beautiful job on your dress. Well done Andrea. You are talented just like Lisa and Laura.

[@paulinemaclellan8204]

Love the way you used an old tablecloth to make a beautiful dress....you have impressive sewing skills

[@carolyndymond4065]

Yes she does.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@jessbedsole8622]

I have a full sewing setup in my basement and I hate it down there so much that I just don't sew anymore. Your sewing room makes me think maybe I should move my machine upstairs!!! Love your channel - found you from your sister :)

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

move it up!! 💃🏼

[@frugalshopper686]

Love today's vlog. Such a joy every Wednesday. You put out positive and helpful content.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@frugalshopper686]

You are welcome. Enjoy your evening.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

That piece is perfect above the fridge!👏🏻

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@cherieannese1132]

I'm only 2 minutes in to your video and Oh My GOSH That above the fridge brings me so much joy too!!!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

haha well thank you! :)

[@kailahm.adefolalu9366]

Daaaang, that dress was gorgeous! It would sell for hundreds at a place like free people! I love it so much

[@carlaturner7162]

That dresss!!! You are way beyond a beginner!! The way you were able to cut all those pieces to be symmetrical is AMAZING !!!! So cute!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!!

[@deborahbeckwith2653]

Used to make my girls pinafores with remnants of eyelet that I found on sale. Such cute summer outfits with or without a dress or shirt underneath! Have fun!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Aww love that!

[@carolvalentine2407]

When working with corduroy, remember there is what is called a ‘nap’ direction. This means all of your pattern pieces must be going in the same direction. I am sure you can find a video that shows how to do this. Good luck.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

I have heard of that, but don't know exactly how to do it! going to have to look it up!

[@jessicag1540]

Your dress turned so pretty and unique! Love it and great job!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@57msdeb]

In home economics class during the 1960s, we learned to do button holes by hand. 😂

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Your dress is adorable. You totally pulled it off girlfriend. I love it!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!!

[@janetnewsom4987]

Great job on the dress! Love it!

[@tessab.2065]

The dress is gorgeous, and the buttonholes look amazing!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@maryabbott9680]

What a cute dress! How wonderful to be able to make your own clothes! Very talented young woman you are!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@Rebecca-fc7jq]

The dress is very beautiful especially because you managed to make it with the fabric of an embroidered tablecloth. The idea is beautiful, thanks!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@kathielemieux31]

I love your dress. What a great job. Your fridge is awesome. I love the older appliances

[@bigbarnlittlehouse7013]

How cute is that dress??!!! I've always loved vintage tablecloths and this opens up so many possibilities of how to use them! Thank you!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

right?! I love getting to use them in a new way!

[@bigbarnlittlehouse7013]

@@Oursweetsunnydays Yes! Now to figure out how to use the seven tea towels for the seven days of the chore week my great aunt made. Been holding onto them for decades!

[@NicesArtsHome]

Hi there! New friend here from Portugal, Europe! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Just found your channel and fell in love with your videos! ❤ Can't wait to see more from you!👍😍 Have a blessed day!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!!

[@bambiprice8186]

I love spring too. And summer! Love to watch you make a home!

[@GreenThumbGardener65]

Love the gap piece! It makes a huge difference in the look! The fabrics are beautiful. You got great selections. Your talent for sewing is incredible. I love to watch the process and dream about doing it. ❤

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@vickiemifflin2854]

You did a beautiful job on that dress. What a talent you have.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@user-hl5yv3uo6h]

A dress from a tablecloth? So very creative and absolutely adorable!!! Love!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you! 😊

[@jenn9119]

For the lime green corduroy, maybe seat or stool cushions for your kitchen!

[@thatmarionchickonyoutube7545]

New subscriber here, coming from Lisa and Laura's channel, the dress is adorable and you are very talented. Nice to see such creativity in today's young ones, keep up the great work!

[@wildeats_and_whimsy]

Your vlogs are a joy to watch!😭🥰 and that dress😲😲😲I can't even!!! I enjoy sewing but mostly make clothes for my 2 and 4 year old but you make me think that maybe I should try sewing something for myself too. Also I love how there's so many different varieties of sewing styles out there and yet so much to learn from each other (similar to cooking). I definitely have my own way of sewing but I get so inspired by other sewists, too😊.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

i totally agree! def sew something for yourself - you'll get years of wear out of it.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

That dress is darling! Amazing job.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you! 😊

[@trishclark5137]

Your dress is beautiful. So many details.! Just lovely

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Wow! That dress turned out amazing!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@user-sb2ez9zc8t]

You hit the jackpot on that sewing haul!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

right?! i am so excited!

[@madetobeasaint]

Matching overall dresses with the lime green corduroy!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

I was thinking similarly! :)

[@spiffitup11]

The trim above the fridge is perfect.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@J3SS1CA23]

You’re so talented and refreshing in your colorful yet crisp style. I love your sisters but I’m out here cooking for 3 in my midcentury modern! Thanks for the relatable content 🙂

[@annfrechen995]

That dress turned out adorable! You did an awesome job. I love seeing young women make their own clothes. I made many of mine from the time I was 8.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

That is awesome!

[@patriciaharlen4823]

Gorgeous dress!!!!! Please do a tutorial on those button holes! They are to die for ❤

[@joyweidental1227]

Beautiful content! Lisa is right! You’re doing great!👏🏼👏🏼And the dress looks fabulous! Very sweet … the end with your healthy home made popsicle👌🥰

[@wendeymorales19]

She is adorable!! And such vision for creativity!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@carolynevans1580]

The dress is SO cute!! I love your videos so inspiring!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!!

[@teresecox4109]

Wow! That turned out beautiful!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you! 😊

[@miephoex]

So the sisters are all women working full time from home! Doing You Tube. Smart! 😊 Love the sweet smile you add!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

haha thank you! :)

[@carolynalicea5865]

Wow, your dress came out so beautifully!!!

[@rhondamcmahon1202]

I love the color in your kitchen. I never ever would have picked something like that. But, OMG it looks to awesome! ❤

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

haha thank you!

[@user-bo6el9hg9p]

Love watching you see!

[@mindybgilmore]

The dress turned out super cute!! Love the button holes!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@kalenclark]

Winter is hard for me - I do try to savor the good parts and keep cozy but YES to that feeling of spring finally being here... it is always such a relief when the trees come back green and you know you've made it through. Love the dress!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

couldn't agree more!

[@susanrehak398]

Your dress turned out do cute. You are giving me inspiration to sew some clothes which I haven’t done for many years.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Ooo go for it! :)

[@debbiesteffen2009]

You're dress you made With the table cloth is beautiful you are very talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thanks for watching

[@snowcm135]

Super adorable dress! You're so talented!

[@evanorvell8368]

My mother taught me the basics of sewing, but it was not until I began to work at it the way you are, one skill at a time, that I became an accomplished seamstress. That dress is SO cute!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

This encourages me! :)

[@stephanieodom8813]

I’m new to your channel and can’t get enough!!! Love your style and even the name of your channel lol I too love a good sweet sunny day ☀️😃

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

aww me too! :)

[@conniepharr7426]

Love the dress, very boho with a little 60’s thrown in. I’m thinking you could sew professionally, you are able to take an idea and see it through to fruition, not everyone can do that. Can’t wait to see the next project

[@minnamae25]

I have basically thrown out all jeans, only wear leggings for pjs, and just wear dresses and skirts. Cotton or linen is SOOO EXPENSIVE!!! I seriously want to start sewing my own and for our daughter. This dress is sooo cute, you did a great job and so encouraging to watch. I miss sewing.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Aww you should! It's so rewarding.

[@khawlahpeace1222]

I love your videos. So glad your sister mentioned your channel the other day. Love love love your sweet dress it's beautiful.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@simplesacredhome]

The dress came out perfect! I love the little piece above your fridge! The perfect touch! I made egg salad this weekend after watching your video from last week! So glad I did!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Aww i love that! Thanks!

[@saracockburn7468]

The dress turned out so dang cute!! I would buy that 😍😍😍

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@allisondecaille8495]

Great dress, and the piece over the fridge

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you! 😊

[@kayhaveman2325]

Wow your dress is beautiful. Great work. You really inspiring me to sew clothes again. 😊

[@beautifullife7544]

The dress turned out adorable ❤

[@rondalandeenlandeen2485]

❤ oh my gosh that turned out beautiful you're really talented

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@juststoppingby390]

I love thrifting vintage bedsheets I make curtains summer dresses aprons. It's a lot of fabric for little money

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

totally agree!

[@bobanddaly]

Oh my God, you are very creative. The dress is adorable, thank you for sharing

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@angelabrown1847]

Your dress is darling! Good job! From a older homemaker who still loves to learn new skills😊

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@susanvelez6534]

That blue fabric you showed in the beginning would make a nice summer wrap dress great video it was fun love your dress out of the table cloth. I know a woman who makes her long skirts out of sheets

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Oooo love that! :)

[@susanvelez6534]

@@Oursweetsunnydays 👍🏼

[@mrsginny]

I love seeing the contrast between you and your sisters. You're all so different yet very similar❤

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

😊 thank you

[@getsmart99]

You are a beautiful wholesome creative woman just like your sisters...your parents must be extraordinarily proud of you all..God bless..

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@lynnwarren6127]

You are very talented with your sewing

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@KAStodgell]

Creative stuff blooming!

[@mollymay8998]

Loved the whole video! Your dress turned out so well and way to go on the pattern placement in cutting it out. I also really love the buttonhole design you did. Excellent tools really make certain jobs so much more enjoyable! I've had issues with necklines gapping and you can sometimes avoid them if you baste the top together with pins and pull the front piece up at the shoulder seam to make a new seam line. I've also pinched out a small wedge at the neckline on the paper pattern. Kinda tricky to explain without showing! I hate to leave a comment zeroing in on one tiny "issue" and leaving unsolicited advice when it really is such a lovely dress. Just hope it's helpful!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the tip - the neckline gapping was annoying me, but had no idea how to prevent it in the future!!

[@katrinabellingham4405]

You are so brave free cutting with the rotary cutter. I would mess that up. Good job.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

haha well thank you! :)

[@itsnellmarie]

I love the painted custom piece above your fridge! So polished. Very cool.

[@jeannet9592]

That dress is a work of art and absolutely adorable!

[@user-yo6vs5ol5b]

I have a machine, I was starting to learn, but can't remember how the blasted bobbin sets in. So hands on training is out the window until I get a friend over that sews to walk me through the basics again. It's been like 7 - 10 yrs since I got it and had the class. Plus I have memory problems that don't help at all. I look forward to watching more.😊❤

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

bobbins can be finicky! you'll get it though! :)

[@user-yo6vs5ol5b]

😊 Thanks

[@samanthahoos9827]

Pretty touch above the refrigerator. I store my baking sheets in that same spot. Loving your sewing area!

[@lmmartin959]

I enjoy sewing, too. Glad to see the dress you made. The buttonholes were beautiful!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you! 😊

[@joanreid2804]

Excellent job on your dress. It is adorable on you!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

That is the cutest dress ever!!!! I love the addition of the piece of decorative wood above your fabulous fridge. Sewing, any type of needlework is the best!!!!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

i agree!

[@pattywethington3764]

Your dress turned out adorable!

[@lauragladden6835]

Beautiful dress!

[@cherylzink3612]

I love the dresses you made for yourself! My mom would sew ric rac on some of our dresses she made us! I haven't thought of ric rac until you mentioned it! Enjoy your sewing!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

aww how cute!

[@marybrooks5273]

The dress turned out beautifully.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@ludrexel1840]

That dress is adorable, I love it. So glad to hear about your channel from Lisa, I love, love, your sisters KZbin channel, I also watch Miss oily house, 😅. Your family is so so talented. 💞

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@gailots]

Omg I LOVE the dress and you designed it so cute!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EmilyBGates]

❤❤❤ very calming!

[@celticlassie]

I love that dress!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@sallyapple3935]

Cute dress! You are talented, like your sis…. Farmhouse on Boone…. And your voice sounds so much alike ! Blessings for a successful week…..

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@athomewiththecarlyns]

That dress is amazing Andrea! I would not consider you a beginner at all! I love watching what your coming up with next and gathering inspiration!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

haha well thank you! :)

[@keciadickson392]

Absolutely gorgeous....you did a great job!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!

[@michellecovarrubias21]

I loved the dress! It looks SO pretty on you ☺️

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@judithbutler9695]

I am in awe!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Agoodwifeparvati]

I found your channel through Lisa, I'm glad i did! I want to learn embroidery and sewing too!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

it really is so simple! and fun!! :)

[@Agoodwifeparvati]

@@Oursweetsunnydays I can't wait to get started ❤️

[@suethort]

Oh wow your dress is amazing 👏🏻BRAVO 👏🏻

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!!

[@ozarkview928]

I’ll tell you an easy way to set sleeves , no it’s not professional ,I’m Mennonite and we wear dresses all the time and sew all of them ourselves. Hope this doesn’t get to long .. but I sew the darts in the bodice first , then sew the shoulder seams together, then gather the sleeve top (unless it’s a fitted sleeve )then set the sleeve into the hole leaving the side seams open . Set the sleeve sew the skirt unto the bodice front and back , then start at the bottom of the sleeve and sew the side seam all the way down to the bottom of the skirt .Hope this makes sense .

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thanks for the tip!

[@LaLa-rz7ze]

Love your tablecloth dress, so clever ❤

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@cantocant2346]

OH my gosh, what a great video!! Love the piece above your fridge and that dress!!! All the attention to detail paid off. It's gorgeous!

[@lindasmith5190]

That dress is adorable! You should be proud.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

thank you! :)

[@southerlandacres4543]

I love this video so much! I’m 33 and I dream and pray about being a mama one day! I enjoy watching all of your videos, I hope to start sewing one day as well. It’s so interesting watching you put together a dress. God has blessed you and your family, thank you for making these videos.

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

hoping with you

[@aloras405]

What you made with the tablecloth is what is called a mock up. It’s of like a first draft and practice run. It is done to test the pattern and to make sure of any changes or adjustments before making it with either the real piece or more expensive fabric. I’ve made a few in less expensive cloth to test whether I like a pattern on me.

[@diannaspeakman3624]

I love this dress! You have a true talent. I’m so thankful your sister shared your channel with us!

[@Oursweetsunnydays]

Thank you so much!