New Cardi for my Core Wardobe Sewing Chat VLOG

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

I don't think you can beat a black cardigan for usefulness, style, wearability, etc., and am glad you got yours done with such great results. That silk jersey is amazing! As far as cleaning, when things are in place most people don't notice much more than that - I'm paying attention to the people when I'm a guest, and am just grateful to be invited 😄. Nobody should be looking in anyone's cabinets when they visit!!! Love the sound of the waterfall in your garden - like a little bit of heaven on earth.

[@cindy7702]

I love your cardigan. Black is such a perfect choice to keep handy.. it goes with everything.. Love this one you made..Good job Stephanie

[@nancygyles9123]

Your cardigan is great! I checked it out on the Sinclair Patterns site, and was pleasantly surprised with their assortment of patterns. Best of all, their Harper Cardigan is free!!! I downloaded that quickly!! Free and easy. What could be better? TY!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

I love your cardi. My daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughter are.getting these for Christmas. Great vlog. Thank you.

[@barbarahall6368]

Great video, Stephanie. I like that cardigan on you and will start looking at natural fibers more now. When I started sewing garments again I had a hard time finding things that I liked and did get several pieces in a poly. Now I am more informed thanks to people like you and Karina from lifting Pins and Needles. The garden is beautiful. It takes a certain vision to do what y’all have done. ❤

[@FarrellFocus]

@@barbarahall6368 Thanks Barbara. It’s quite a journey! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@Tonda193]

Love it!

[@dianecrews6130]

Absolutely beautiful

[@asurya8797]

The cardigan and the waterfall ❤

[@FarrellFocus]

@@asurya8797 🩵🩵🩵

[@beverlyaskew1898]

Good morning Stephanie, I love your cardigan! It's so beautiful! You model it very well and it looks good on you! 😃 I love the black because you can pair it with lots of colors! Thanks for sharing!

[@pamelahill7164]

Can’t wait to see the video of you tracing onto your paper

[@andreayucis2008]

Yes…. I feel the same way when company is coming to the house. You just want everything just right. Your cardigan is perfect! Love your gardens! 💕💕

[@pinkysfarm461]

Wow that silk knit is stunning and I bet it feels heavenly. Your Harper looks gorgeous on you. Let us know where you find your natural fabrics. Such beautiful property. You are so blessed!!❤

[@patwinkeller9254]

Your yard is lovely! Definitely harder to landscape with the slope.

[@cathykieser53]

Love the duster!! Maybe you could do your dusting for company wearing it and get more done😅😂. I would love to see the burn test. I've not done it. Oh how it love that silky print, I'd be tempted to make a shift dress and still wear the cardigan. You could also add a top over the dress. Just a thought. I transfer all my patterns too, it just makes since when doing alterations. I hear ya on having company, at least it gets the house clean 😂. Loving your greenhouse, wish I could walk through in the morning with a cup of coffee. Happy sewing, love your channel 😁❤

[@heathern9051]

Definitely interested in the pattern tracing and more natural fabric.

[@ZeldaSews]

Your hair looks beautiful.❤

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

I trace my patterns! And then I keep them all in a manila envelope. I put the pattern envelopes in a binder like Jen does. Beautiful yard! 🥰❤️~Nancy

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Love the cardigan looks good I'm sure there's more coming looking forward to that have a great week 😊😊😊

[@FarrellFocus]

@@robynlaszlo6128 Hi Robyn, yes! More coming for sure!! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@ZeldaSews]

Hello my friend! I just made that Harper cardigan this week and it's on my Friday Sews video! Please stop by see it and say hello! You're karting is look so good on you. Have a blessed weekend and happy sewing.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@ZeldaSews Oh my yes!! I will watch for sure! Thank you!!! 🩵🩵🩵

[@socarole66]

Ha ha when you said you burned everything I thought, yay a girl after my own heart with the iron 😂😂😂. I was wrong!! Great classic black Cardi, you are looking so elegant ❤ xx

[@ZeldaSews]

Carole, I thought the same thing too when she said I burn everything. 😅😅😅

[@FarrellFocus]

@@socarole66 lol. Well, that too!!! I’m so dangerous with an iron. I almost always use a pressing cloth. 😮😮 🤣🤣🤣

[@pambrown8378]

Your property is beautiful. You're lucky your husband loves to garden. I myself would rather garden then clean my house.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Looks so fine on you! Exactly what you needed! Great idea! Makes me want it too!

[@FarrellFocus]

@@sewndebisdream6953 You will love it!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lindadrew5047]

I love the sweater. Looks great on you. The garden is so pretty. It’s a shame winter weather will take it away 😢

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Silk knit? Yes please! I love your cardigan. I always love a long cardigan, even tunic length, with a top and leggings and boots. So chic. When I have company I don't just clean my house, I redesign it. Never fails. My mom always said "you came to see me, not my house." So true! xox

[@samdumas8692]

Stephanie, Your Sinclair is very slenderizing!! I’m so glad to hear you are using natural fibers. You have inspired me to make a Sinclair.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@samdumas8692 You are so right about that!! It’s a really good pattern. 🩵🩵🩵

[@RoseGold...]

7:19 Bingo! Yep, there is a reason poly is so cheap ☠️. Yes, doing a burn test is very important when dealing with fabrics these days. I hate the smell of melting poly plastic. Your cardi looks very nice. I plan on making a duster one of these days. Correct me if I am wrong, but I consider them as cardigans when they are made with knit fabric and dusters when they are made with woven/non-stretch fabric. That's why I said that I am making a duster because I am going to use woven linen fabric. Anyway, your husband has done a wonderful job on the greenhouse.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@RoseGold... Hello! Yes, that melting plastic is awful! 😮 Duster is what the Harper cardi calls their longest one. It can probably mean other things too. Thanks! I’m in love with the greenhouse! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hugs 🩵

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

I love the cardigan, you look so stylish!! Your green house is stunning

[@FarrellFocus]

@@theseamstressatthecottage Thank you so much! 🩵🩵🩵

[@TheEconWoman]

I remember the sewing lessons! Did your son ever pick back up with sewing after Covid? Again a great video and I love hearing all about what’s going on in your life. I really admire you for going the natural fiber route and it is given me a lot to think about. Have a great weekend and I love the new greenhouse.

[@nikkilacroix910]

It’s beautiful! I am literally unable to sew with a pattern, I can really only change up already made things lol but I wish! This is beautiful!

[@tinajenkins6342]

I love your Harpur Stephanie, it looks so good with the vibrant colour under it. Think I might have to make a duster length, you inspired me. x

[@FarrellFocus]

@@tinajenkins6342 Hi Tina, you will love it. Warm, cozy and really pretty! Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@marybethpazdernik9672]

I think a navy or even eggplant would be a little softer base color on you than the black. The contrast of colors in your knit seems harsh for your skin tones. Since these pieces are going to be your core and worn frequently it's worth taking your time in choose colors that flatter you. The Harper cardigan is a great silhouette for you.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@marybethpazdernik9672 I love both of those colors! I wish navy was as dependable as black, but it can come in so many slightly different shades. I will still have some for sure!! I’ll have to see if they have this same fabric in those colors, it’s such a perfect weight for so many things! Hugs 🩵

[@Sewmore]

That silk print is beautiful. Where did you buy that. It’s a print I would love to buy. I love the Carrie too looks so nice on you. Great job!

[@FarrellFocus]

@@Sewmore I found this silk on Etsy. The store is Ellesbyfabric. Hope that helps. Hugs 🩵🩵🩵

[@CharlynneKovach]

I would like to know more specifics about the weight of this bamboo. Hard to order online-some bamboos are definitely too lightweight for the lovely cardigan.

[@FarrellFocus]

@@CharlynneKovach This is from Koshtex. I found them on Etsy. They tell the weight. This one is 240gsm. I’m just learning about that. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Hope that helps. 🩵

[@vernakg]

Rather than a dress , you could make a skirt with a basic top. A wide leg pant would work as well. However, it screamed skirt to me.