My 10 Sewing Makes in December (and January)

[@whitmakes]

Yay! Glad you're back!! Lovely makes and like hearing the good and bad with each!

[@Lisamakes]

Reality is always more interesting than perfection. ;)

[@katrinalevin4064]

Such a compliment to know that your girls want to keep wearing what you make! Nice sewing.

[@Lisamakes]

It is, for sure!

[@m.b.ortega544]

Thank you for showing that your sewing is not always perfect. I think you generally do amazing work. Showing the 'imperfections' makes you relateable to a newer sewist like me.

[@Lisamakes]

I’m glad! I think it’s always important to show the reality.

[@m.b.ortega544]

@@Lisamakes I am glad you like to keep things real. I forgot to mention I really appreciate you mentioning the technical details regarding sewing with knits like stitch length, stitch width and so on.

[@janedrolet1771]

Great job on the jeans! The sweater is beautiful as well. If you have teens happy with what you sew for them, and they wear them, you have WON!

[@Lisamakes]

I think you’re right! Lol

[@SewNotes]

Wow! Such beautiful makes! I can't decide which is my favorite! The jeans, the hoodie and the pouch! Amazing work!!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks so much!

[@RhondaLogan123]

Also beautiful knitted sweater! It is so pretty! The colourwork is so gorgeous.

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@heatherr9201]

So many good makes, sewn and knitted.... so nice! Thanks for sharing all the links too

[@Lisamakes]

My pleasure, Heather! I know it’s handy to have them all in one place.

[@MarthaHW]

Knitting boggles my brain! I love that you share your knitting! Beautiful sweater and your kids are so sweet to model their mom-mades. :)

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Martha! They’re pretty good about it. :)

[@francesgiacobbe6821]

Your sweater is gorgeous! Knowing this is your first make using color work, I am very impressed! The outfits for your daughters are super cute and they look fabulous! Such sweet young ladies! I have missed your sewing blog but it was well worth it. You are a very fast knitter and seamstress. Your sweater fits so well; it’s amazing how you managed to keep your tension.thanks for making this blog!Looking forward to you next blog.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Frances! I was really nervous about the tension all the way through, so I was really happy with how it turned out in the end.

[@LostMyThread]

Really enjoyed your video! Those magic pouches are really cool, and I agree-that sevenberry fabric is amazing! I really appreciate you sharing about what doesn't go perfectly, but it's also great to see you celebrate when things to well. You should absolutely be proud of the color blocked sweater. It's beautiful!!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@anitadizney8987]

Great job on your sweater! I've been looking for a pattern like that to make for my very picky adult daughter. I think she'll love it!

[@Lisamakes]

Wow, that would be an incredible gift. 😘

[@suek7086]

Thank you for showing the imperfections. I tend to be overly critical of anything I make that doesn’t look perfect.

[@Lisamakes]

Oh, you have to let that go! Trust me. 😘😘

[@susanhardman5627]

Love your girl’s modeling! They are so cute! Enjoyed your makes and journeys. We all have them, good and learning opportunities 🤦‍♀️

[@Lisamakes]

So true!

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Lisa, lovely to see you back 😁...you have been busy 😊. Gorgeous blazer for your daughter and all the other lovely makes for them 💕. We all have those type of mistakes at times and let's face it..these are not normal times either, so a little brain fog is expected and allowed 😋. Wow...that jumper is gorgeous 💝💝💝...you did amazingly well there 👌. So looking forward to seeing more from you this year and wishing you and your lovely family Happy and Healthy New Year Lisa 🙏♥️😁😘

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Sally! Same to you!

[@pamchamberlin6703]

This is my first time watching your channel. I’m a multi-crafter too. I’m knitting while watching. Happy new year.

[@Lisamakes]

Welcome, Pay! Thanks for stopping by.

[@fourtwentyfifths]

That jacket is the absolute cutest!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@rhonddalesley]

Lovely to see you and your makes Lisa and it’s reassuring to know that I’m not alone with the oopsies!

[@Lisamakes]

Oh, no! I’m right there with you. ;)

[@TillyTme]

So good to see you again, Lisa. You certainly look re-energised. Your jeans are A-MAZ-ING. Well done, probably the best self-sewn jeans I have seen yet. I also love your pouches, I have been looking for something similar for my sewing notions, so I will certainly give them a go. And what can I say about your fabulous colourwork. Stunning. Great work Lisa! x

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Judith! That’s very flattering. ❤️

[@candie58]

You are a natural at vlogging. I love your honesty and I love how you try to rectify errors. Your jumper is sublime! Thank you for a wonderful session with you in Spain- a country I have little knowledge of. (I am in Australia and haven't done a lot of travel sadly.)

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Candie! With Covid, I haven’t been sharing as much about Spain, but hopefully in the spring I’ll be able to do more. :) I would love to visit Australia someday!

[@jacquiehonnor4989]

Love all your makes. You make such beautiful clothing for your girls. Your jumper is stunning. I can knit but only simple things. I haven’t knitted anything for myself in many’s years, it takes to long lol. I’ve knitted 4 baby cardigans , different colours for each with a small felt animal motif to one side. We had a new grandson born December 12/12/20. I’m so jealous of your beautiful jumper. It’s just stunning. You made such a brilliant job of it, so professional. A jumper to treasure forever. 💖 Love seeing your videos, happy new year to you all 🥳🥰

[@Lisamakes]

Congratulations on your grandson! And thank you-I’m wearing my sweater right now, and it’s really warm.

[@gillianchatterton6376]

I love that you show your work “warts and all” ! It’s very comforting for the rest of us. Love your videos. Happy New Year! 💕

[@Lisamakes]

I think it’s important to be realistic!

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

We done persevering with your Knitting. I learnt how to do colour work on small items and toys, so well done learning on an actual garment. Lovely seeing your girls. You made me laugh when you mentioned how small our fridges are, I’m always complaining about it. Lovely makes. I’m brand new to your channel.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Claire- and welcome! I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your makes!😘

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

@@Lisamakes Thank you so much Lisa, it sounds like you follow many people already, from this video. x

[@edinacole6382]

Your daughter’s blazer is awesome!!!!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@debsyvertsen2527]

Your sweater is beautiful. I don’t enjoy color work so I appreciate all the work you put into it. The colors of the sweater are really pretty.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks! Yes, I don’t think I will be doing a ton of colour work, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I get drawn in every once in a while.

[@craftymystic4868]

Awesome sweater, good that you are back. As odd as it sounds, I looked for your videos or an IG post several times, and with the news, and lockdowns, well, wished you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season.

[@Lisamakes]

Aw, that’s nice! I did still post a lot on IG while I was away. It’s a lot quicker to do. :)

[@craftymystic4868]

@@Lisamakes algorithms! Love them or hate them!

[@libbybowles]

So nice to see you back! And I'm thrilled to see your completed Brightfeather. I've been watching it evolve since the beginning an it turned out wonderfully. So, I'm with you on the elastic waist band preference and I recently figured out a great hack when the fabric doesn't have quite enough lycra or maybe is not quite heavy enough to support the weight of the garment. I underline the waist band with ponte de roma. It gives wonderful structure without the "elastic effect." File that one away in case you every have that problem.

[@Lisamakes]

that’s a brilliant idea, thank you!

[@jennetthamilton7942]

Welcome back! Lovely makes, even though some didn't turn out quite as you hoped. I will be checking out some of the patterns you used. The sweater is amazing. I love knitting but have always shied away from using a pattern such as yours. It's rather mild here in Southern Ontario, so cloudy days.

[@Lisamakes]

Mild isn’t so bad, for January!

[@palomaallen6517]

Hi Lisa. I wish I could knit - the jumper you made is beautiful. Well done!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Paloma! You should take up knitting! It’s really fun.

[@lesleysmith7452]

So helpful to see mistakes! Your sweater is stunning!, xx

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@karenlowes7802]

Happy New Year to you and your family! Lovely makes for your girls and your sweater truly blows me away!🥰❣🇨🇦

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Karen! Happy New Year!

[@LaTrebbin]

I've made 4 Brindille and Twig Raglan hoodie's for my daughter. She loves them and you're right, it's a super pattern. I have to make some of those little magic pouches, exactly what I need for my cross sttching bits and pieces.

[@Lisamakes]

I woulnd’t be surprised if I end up making four- unless she keeps growing this fast. Lol

[@Lisamakes]

Exactly! They are perfect for that.

[@vickifenlon2235]

Nice to see you, Lisa! Glad to see your break was a good one. x I love Lily's blazer! Wow! Your knitted sweater is fabulous!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Vicki! It was a labour of love

[@cecilehoare3053]

I love your Brightfeather sweater with your Morgan jeans! You've done such a wonderful job on the sweater, envious!!! You're floats don't even show from the front which is awesome for your first colourwork sweater! Often they show through the companion yarn or people pull their floats too tight and they ripple. Great job on the girls clothing too! Don't you love it when your kids grab for their Mom made garments? Missed you through Christmas but glad you got some family time over the holidays! Happy New Year!

[@Lisamakes]

I do love it that they wear what I make for them- if not, I probably wouldn’t bother. :)

[@helenf8117]

Thank you for sharing your makes - every mishap is a lesson learned on my sewing journey so I am always interested to see how others overcome theirs 😁. Your daughters are beautiful models and have excellent design taste - love the outfits you make for them. I'm just about to embark on knitting a pair of socks - a bit nervous to start but I need a project that I can work on snuggled in front of the fire on an evening whilst it is so cold outside. Happy New Year to you and your family and let's hope we can get some"normality" back very soon x

[@Lisamakes]

Good luck with the socks! There are lots of great tutorials on KZbin, if you get stuck.

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Such a great selection of makes, adore the jeans and colour work sweater ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@francesfrancisco3381]

Love your videos. I have to say it is oddly comforting to hear some one admit to some less than perfect results. We all have them . Lots of admiration, too, for your courage to have an adventure in a new country. Keep on posting.

[@Lisamakes]

Agreed! It’s important to be authentic about all the ups and downs of our hobby. Reality is way more interesting than perfection. :)

[@PsychicKathleen]

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones Lisa! Love all your makes as always but the sweater at the end was really the show stopper!! Beautiful beyond words and how it suits you. It makes me ALMOST want to knit :)) You've been busy. Interesting what you said about the neckbands. I notice most people with sergers do use the serger to attach their neckbands. Your Morgan jeans are pretty great too. Wow how your sewing has advanced over the years - so much to be proud of :)

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Kathleen! Step by step, I’m building my skills!

[@brendaforret9931]

I really admire that you will jump in and try anything! I love your self drafted makes, especially your top out of the lovely Nani Iro double gauze fabric that you made a couple of years ago and still wear in your photos. I have some very special Nani Iro double gauze I bought a few months back that I am saving for a special make. The sweater is fabulous, and I really like the detail of a darker brown at the cuff!. Happy New Year and keep warm and safe.

[@Lisamakes]

Definitely put that Nani Iro on your list for summer- it’s too fun to wear to stay on the shelf!

[@brendaforret9931]

@@Lisamakes I agree, but it deserves a special pattern so that I can enjoy it for years.

[@amstingley]

Your sweater is beautiful and you will wear it a lot next winter when you get back home. I’ve made one of Jennifer Steingas’ patterns and was looking at patterns yesterday for another. Thanks for the tips on the stitch length and width you use for your hems. I always seem to pop mine and I need to resew some on my knit tops. I will check out the leggings pattern you made for Lilly (I have a Lilly too). Thanks for your great videos!!!! I’m definitely going to need them to perk up our gray, winter months (in semi shelter in place in Chicago) coming up to keep me going.

[@Lisamakes]

Sewing and knitting are both great hobbies to have during a time like this, aren’t they?

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Great to see you again. Your daughters are adorable and the new makes look fabulous on them. Love your new sweater as well.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Barbara! They are pretty cute. ;)

[@nancynewman6592]

Your sweater is absolutely gorgeous!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@conniebuchner4715]

You certainly made a lot cute clothes for you girls🥰 your sweater is beautiful! I’m amazed you did such great job on your first try of color work ❤️ Up late after watching the news all day and into the night. I don’t know what has happened to the USA. I should move to Canada 🇨🇦🎊

[@Lisamakes]

Ha, ha, I don’t think you’d be the only one. ;)

[@audreyh3809]

Thanks for sharing. Love your makes. The sweater is gorgeous ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

😘😘

[@beckyunderwood4220]

The bright feather sweater is beautiful!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@janetwilliams7705]

Happy New Year! Such a pleasure to see what you created - and that sweater! Fabulous!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@jennymissen3523]

Great colourwork on the sweater!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@bogdem9610]

I’ve been looking for a pattern for the magic pouch but didn’t know that that was what it was called. Once you mentioned the name of it, I searched and sure enough there are quite a few patterns out there, so thanks for that. Great job on your colourwork.

[@Lisamakes]

Oh, good! I kind of had the same problem, until I found it on Pinterest.

[@bitsnharry]

Your sweater is gorgeous! You should be so proud of that!! I always enjoy your videos - I do both sewing and knitting also. Happy New Year!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@juliej6638]

Oh that sweater! It's lovely so lovely. Feel very proud!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Julie!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

The sweater is amazing.

[@gabistephens]

I looove the blazer!!!!

[@marjawood5097]

Beautiful sweater, well done!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I made a pattern and sewed a piece on wrong, unpicked and actually sewed it on wrong AGAIN! Talk about frustrating! Then it ended up being way too big. I tried to make it smaller (without unpicking it). I've put it aside not wanting to work with it any more. If the resizing didn't work it goes in the circular file (trash). I find neckbands to be quite tricky. Thanks for sharing your suggestions. Beautiful job on your sweater. The pattern looks perfect! Haven't tried color work knitting, and can't say I'm terribly interested (yet) being a newbie to knitting. FYI, this video has been one of my favorites. I think it's because you shared your mistakes and successes. Also your girls are so cute modeling their new clothes and I do like knitting vlogs.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Sage! I always try to share the ups and downs, because it’s all part of the process! Good luck with your latest project. 😘😘😘

[@anitadizney8987]

Could you make a little bag from your spoiled project?

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I definitely will harvest any usable fabric; I hate waste.

[@itssewxtra1713]

Lisa I feel your pain on the boo boos! I don’t want to call attention to it other than it’s not your usual and I wanted to add that I have been preoccupied I think and I can’t believe the irritation and aggravation I’ve bestowed on myself in the past month or so with mistakes I sit there and say, no I didn’t ... mad then do it again! I spent almost three days trying to make a wanted tee, by Vanessa (?) and kept telling myself, it’s just two v necks you can do this. Apparently not. It’s pretty rugged at the corners of the neck band, but I have finessed it pretty well, ugh. What I mainly wanted to tell you is I’m blown away by the sweater you knitted!! I used to knit when I was really young, just basic. I’m hoping to pick it back up this year and that sweater is so up my alley! Everything about it, including the darker cuffs. It’s inspiring for sure. Please don’t forget to share your knitting, I bet I’m not alone in your viewers that love seeing what you’ve knitted / created. I loved all of your makes and the details. Thanks for sharing 👍🥰💎🧵

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you! I do need to do a knitting update!!

[@robinwalters1018]

Your sweater is gorgeous! I have been knitting for a long time and can't quite get that technique.

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you! think the fact that I am naturally a loose knitter helps, to be honest.

[@estelanunezchannel]

beautiful makes ,everything looks good ,happy new year 😷

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Estela!

[@ruthe8095]

When you draft your own neck bands, the measurement should be around 80% of the total neck circumference. Depends on the stretch of your fabric, but around that mark usually works. Thanks for sharing. You’ve done some amazing sewing! I REALLY appreciate your jumper, I knit too, but colour work would scare me🙄

[@Lisamakes]

Colourwork takes some practice-- but by the time I finished a whole sweater I had it down. :)

[@angienorman5974]

That sweater is amazing!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Angie!

[@gabistephens]

I love the brindle and twig sweatshirt I’ve made a few fir my little girl

[@Lisamakes]

I’m going to be looking for kids to make them for. Lol. It was that much fun.

[@SewMakingItUp]

Love your jeans, they look like a perfect fit :-)

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you so much!

[@tpirby]

Fantastic Job Mom!!!

[@michellel4774]

Your color work sweater looks great. I'm getting set to knit a sweater by the same designer, (the sweater is Treelight)

[@Lisamakes]

Her patterns are great! I have another one in my stash, but I probably won’t get to it until fall.

[@tracyfrost]

Your jersey is beautiful.

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@maureencapobianco3596]

It's so good to see you back! All your makes came out lovely! Thanks for sharing!

[@Lisamakes]

Glad to be back!

[@beckyb8339]

beautiful jumper

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@patriciaferrito9245]

The sweater is gorgeous! On your knit neckbands- are you cutting them at 80% and stretching them to fit? The neckband needs to be smaller than the neckline of the garment so it hugs the body. I wish I could see how you are doing these because it took me a while and lots of practice to get it right. I also topstitch the seam allowance down so its flatter.

[@Lisamakes]

I think I was doing 85%. Maybe the extra 5% is the difference! Thanks!

[@amyq5615]

I love your little makeup bags! Is there anywhere to find the pattern or do you have to watch the KZbin video and keep stopping it to draw the pattern?

[@Lisamakes]

There’s a link in the video, I believe. Or you can always google magic pouch!

[@ShereeThomas30]

Great video. I always learn something new ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you, Sheree! Happy New Year!

[@karenlewis5394]

Thanks gorgeous jumper

[@RhondaLogan123]

What is the pattern of the cranberry sweater you are wearing? It is a lovely neckline.

[@Lisamakes]

It’s the Tabor v-neck by Sew House Seven. It’s a great pattern!

[@sewingwithsonshine3481]

Lol I’ve never heard of putting jeans in the freezer. What does it do?

[@Lisamakes]

I have no idea. Lol. Apparently it’s a way to freshen them so they don’t need to go through the wear and tear of the washer.

[@tracyfrost]

Why do they put them in the freezer?

[@Lisamakes]

I believe it’s a way to freshen without washing?

[@mfmarshall4478]

WAIT WHAT? YOU MADE THOSE JEANS??? Wow, that’s awesome. Lillie is so cute!!!

[@Lisamakes]

I did! And, she is.:)

[@athelis4658]

If you put a lot of steam in the band of the rusty orange it would be much better..

[@athelis4658]

Nice makes btw 😊

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@Lisamakes]

Yes, I did give that a go, but maybe I should be more aggressive with it.