New Tops, New Bottom, Fitting Sleeves, Adding Hip Ease

[@AZ-pf8qq]

Joy, those metal clips are for holding down a plastic table cloth for a table when you’re camping.

[@hp-cs7mx]

I grew up on a farm. When neighbours around the road retired, they established an acre of roses next to their house on the dairy farm. Well for the next twenty years any celebration in the district got given roses, including me for my wedding.. if you drove past and they were in the garden, you were waved down and given a few blooms. What a marvellous hobby to take up later in life!!

[@Joy4650B]

I LOVE roses. I want to get some bushes for our new place, but Jerry hates them due to the thorns.

[@sharonrimsza7960]

@@Joy4650Bthey do have thornless roses

[@phylliscampbell2325]

Your videos are NOT boring! I learn so much watching you!!!

[@lyndalett7048]

Joy, I’m glad to see you’re ok. I was worried about you and Jerry this weekend with all the bad weather in Oklahoma. I don’t know what area you’re in but so many people have been displaced. Love your channel. Been watching for a long time. I do garment sewing and I’m always looking for hints etc. to make things easier. I pray God continues to bless you and Jerry with good health. I’m recovering from TKR. It was done in B’ham at the Andrews Clinic. I always try to find the best Dr on the planet and go from there. Take care.

[@jenniferseelen1899]

Your videos are NOT boring, you do a wonderful job!

[@janegilson1886]

Pretty floral blouse!! That style really suits you well. Nice you got a new doc & nurse that you like a lot. Nice to have a doc that LISTENS and lets you talk too!!! And the trim on the sleeves looks great! Very nice touch. :)

[@barbarataylor857]

Joy, your fitting tutorials have given me back my love of sewing. Thank you. Plus, I get such a kick out of your videos. Your name fits you perfectly because you are simply full of joy.

[@carolematthews2072]

Hi Joy, nice to see you again. I think those metal things you showed us are to keep table cloths in place if it’s windy, especially if your’e outdoors.

[@sheilastamps853]

Hi Joy. I love the blue floral blouse. The sleeve length is very nice as well. Love our visits.

[@lynntheobald189]

Here's something I started doing for making knit tops. I iron on tricot interfacing on the bottom about 10 inches on the front and back pieces. The tops then don't cling to your pants especially over the butt!

[@Joy4650B]

Great tip Lynn. I'll remember that.

[@bigfamilyaffair]

I'm always mesmerized by your floral blouses because I love them, too! I also thought the blue floral one's length was just right but when you chopped off an inch, wow, I could tell the difference it made. Your legs do look longer. Great tip! I love all of the blouses you make and very grateful for the tutorials.

[@yelenalevchuk7802]

Hey Joy! Those are picnic table cloth holders-when in the park (secures table cloth at table corners when windy)

[@gertrudewelsh781]

Picnic table tablecloth holders. I use them all the time.

[@jacquelinesanderson655]

Not only are your videos with such good information you also make it entertaining with your humour.

[@patti8070]

Your little metal things are to hold a tablecloth to your table outside

[@lisaus9240]

Love the geese and I would like to see a sew video, I really learn so much from you

[@dedragardner3473]

Yes. I love your top at the end. But I love ALL of your things you make. So good to see you. ❤

[@paulabrown87]

Joy those clips you asked about are to hold a tablecloth on your outside table when camping!!!

[@annapomorski5431]

Hi Joy I can now see exactly why your top looked big on you, it wasn't big it just looked big because of the pleat at the yoke and because the fabric does not drape. Anyways love your new blue floral top. It fits you perfectly and yes I agree with you ,the shorter version looks better on you. Now let me continue watching your video which I really enjoy watching while I'm working on my alterations .Good day and God bless you dearest Joy. Btw those metal thingies are table cloth holders. Nit sure they are called that but They stop the table cloth from moving about

[@jenniferseelen1899]

Joy I get so excited when I see you have added a new video. Your talent amazes me! Thank you for taking the time to explain things. Thank you also for just being you. I adore the last top you showed. You have such great taste in choosing fabrics and what pattern to use to showcase the fabric. I am always impressed by what you make. Thank you!

[@carolynvines1044]

Joy, been concerned about you all during the tornadoes.

[@marthaschuster6555]

Hi Joy, Martha here your Sure-Fit Designs Australia distributor and the name of our amazing Distributor in South Africa is Elsabe.

[@patwalker2501]

Joy, I think your mystery metal clips (if my memory is correct) were sold to be used to hold your quilt backing firmly on the table when basting quilt layers together. I had some that were made of plastic. I used them once, then decided they were more of a hindrance than a help.

[@friedareading6814]

Love that floral pants and blouse!

[@jackiehorn3724]

I have been watching you and doing basic sewing for several years. I have been on the road traveling a lot since retiring in 2020 But plan on staying home here in Amarillo more with my dear sewing machine. In high school I took advanced sewing classes, and went all the way through the offerings. In the end I was making tailored suits for both men and women. Even the old style horse hair that you would shape so that the lapels would hang correctly. French bound hand done buttonholes, the entire thing. But now, I find I have forgotten soooo much! I guess if you don’t use it you lose it. I have been simply trying to get a better fit on some tops and slacks. I have a lot of the sure fit designs patterns. Would really like to feel more comfortable trying to use it. I think, or at least hope, ….lol….that as I do more and more. My memories will be refreshed. So I will be watching and learning from you a bit more intently now that I have all this time.

[@Joy4650B]

You are absolutely right Jackie. If I stop sewing for awhile, I have to TRY TO REMEMBER what the heck I do to make things fit. LOL

[@donnabogart4576]

Picnic table to hold down your table cloth

[@LeAnnRN]

Almond milk is not dairy. It is just water and almonds. (And some additives depending on the brand.)

[@jackiemaddox6933]

Joy, you are hilarious 😂 I enjoy your sense of humor so much. Helps me more than you know.

[@susandt3856]

I am obsessed with the purple fabric! Just stunning. This top fits you so well and is slenderizing. I think your lipstick is very flattering also. Doesn’t look black to me.

[@brenholmes4894]

Joy, you do make me laugh. I just love your personality, you are so fun. I buy silk organza by the metre and make my own press cloths. I serge a rolled a hem on them. I agree, they are the best. I have to agree about our stubborn bellies. I have lost weight, too, and my belly is unchanged! We do bellies better in our 70s :-) A matching top and bottom is called a co-ord set and is trendy! I love all your tops, especially with the geese. No, almond milk is not dairy. Your lips do not look black on my screen lol.

[@glorialove7312]

Thank you for posting today. Those tornadoes you are having keep me praying for your safety. Maybe post just a HI more often during bad weather?

[@anneinstx1969]

I too have used the Dritz {or maybe it's June Tailor} press cloth for years. They are nice. What you have there appears to be a cotton organza, because it is so light and see thru. The ones I've gotten from Dritz {or June Tailor} have appeared a bit thicker, but still see thru enough. My favorite is a silk organza press cloth that I bought at a sewing conference some years back. It's cream/tan colored. They also last forever. I would not recommend serging the edges as it will create a bump on your project when you're ironing. They really don't ravel much. Or, just create a stitching near the edge to control if anything does ravel, but wouldn't add thickness. Or could pink the edge. I don't bother. I think your matching top and pedal pusher pants are really cute. It will look great together. Love the fabric too. I think the technician somehow screwed up your machine, sadly. Is there another dealer you can go to? Persevere with trying to get it fixed, and the associated frustrations, or bite the bullet and trade it in. The Luminaire that Becky, of Power Tools with Thread, uses does appear awesome. Those metal things look like what you use to hold tablecloth down on picnic table, so doesn't blow away. The long flat side is on top of table and the other goes underside.

[@carolinegalliher5229]

Hi Joy, Almond milk is NOT dairy. We had to switch my husband to Almond milk because his digestive system could not handle milk anymore. I love that top with the geese! Another great video from you. 😊

[@Do-U-Know-me00]

Those look like table top holders, for a tablecloth.

[@DonnaClifford]

Hi Joy, I like your blue top with the flowers. I still like your house that you are in now. I enjoy your videos.

[@patsalisbury5754]

The princess seam blouse is gorgeous. Love the style and the fabric.

[@hsawyer9558]

Hi Joy, so glad you were not hit with tonadoes. Praying for all those affected.

[@annescanapico7168]

Hi Joy, I just want you to know that when I see your video posted, I’m right there watching. I love your videos. You are absolutely correct on the length for your tops. Longer will cut you in half, not good. I chuckle a lot with you because we both have the same issues. I’m a year younger and an inch shorter but all the same. I have horrible allergies here in Prescott. You started talk ing about pants, please do a video on fitting and adjusting pants. I have a horrible time fitting pants. Not sure why. I’ve gotten a few to fit but for the most part a lot see the trash. Take care, sweetie.

[@palominoz59]

Loved the video! Your purple floral print top looks beautiful on you and the fit is wonderful! Hope that you and Jerry are well and making it through all the moving ups and downs. Blessings today and always! 😁

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

I really like the length of the sleeves on your light blue floral blouse. Your white top is so pretty, I love the sleeves. My daughter helped me clean out my stationery closet when I was moving, she told me I am never to buy another pen or pad again. I think I had at least a hundred pens. 😂😂 I told my granddaughter I would patch her ripped jeans.

[@susiekaiser1]

The quality of service technicians is not the same as it used to be. If you find a good one keep him! My suggestion is to take your machine back! Supply them with a written detailed list of what is wrong. Almond milk is not really milk. It can’t be dairy. Your embroidery is so cute. And I really like the new flowered blouse.

[@sheilastamps853]

Joy i have to add another comment to say I love ALL your blouse. And thank you so much for the information and instructions you give. Your a real diamond and you Shine brightly.

[@hhdunlap]

I love it!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I agree with you on the length of your blouses. Much more flattering when you turned it under to where you liked it.

[@itssewxtra1713]

Hey Joy! I have that fabric your blouse is made of! Love your blouse and the buttons. ADORABLE I never lose my tummy either haha. My unsolicited opinion is I agree with you on the length of your blouse 100% I have a short torso kind of like that and a blouse like that looks so much more flattering the way you altered it❤️ I do think though that you could take a little tuck/ maybe a back dart at your waist just my quick genius on what is giving you a thinner silhouette. Not a lot but show your waist just a bit more. You have lost weight haven’t you? You look fab Joy! I miss corresponding - hope you have a fun summer planned. Mary

[@Joy4650B]

You are right. I always want to take waist darts in the back on everything I make. I assume that isn't always the way the style is supposed to look, so I do not always do it.

[@wandagordon6453]

Hey Miss Joy, you look beautiful in everything you made! Praying that Jerry is doing well! God bless y’all! 😀❤️

[@QueenChatty1]

I love the fit of those white pants Joy. Love the extra long video today . Takes my mind off my daughters cancer. Not sure if I told you she has Ovarian cancer and had massive surgery. It seems like to have cancer you need super strength to be able to endure the mountain of appointments she has to go through for the chemotherapy. May 3rd willl be the 3rd of six treatments baring her blood count is better because today it was to low in order to have the chemo. So they gave her a shot to help her cells speed up regeneration of the white blood count. I was wondering if you ever tried any of Nancy Zeimans sewing methods. I purchased her book to try because it seems like a good way to fit commercial patterns. We shall see.

[@Yt-hb4wh]

I'm looking forward to your pants video!

[@nikkijohnson552]

Pretty, pretty floral blouse with every color pants you’ve shown today. News tells about OK tornado and I wondered how near to your house that devastation happened.

[@Joy4650B]

We are 30 miles South of Sulphur where the worst damage was. It is a darling, fun tourist town and has a big lake.

[@DorisWhite-z2i]

The clips u showed in the kitchen are used to hold a tablecloth on table outside so it won’t blow off.

[@cindymcvey7610]

the meal things hold your tablecloth on the picnic table when there is wind.

[@nonnalynn9187]

Beautiful blouses, Joy. Glad to see your ok.

[@judyscicchitano7906]

Hi Joy! Great video! Thanks for all the tips and I love your blouse it came out great🤗🫂 See you next time 💜

[@debtaylor2387]

Your metal bits hold a tablecloth on the table outside to stop the cloth blowing about, I use them 😊

[@jankerslake5813]

Another great vlog Joy. You always makes me smile. Lovely flowery tops that fit great. And I like your fun geese top. 😀. I’m using New Look 6217 right now. I’ve just finished a toile for the trousers (with a side zip). They were very short and too big at the waist - both fixed now. I’m now working on a cotton linen pair which I’ve lengthened but I will check the crotch length after your advice. I’ve also made the little top earlier this month too. It really is a good pattern! And Yes please to a Doctor who listens! 🙏 🤗

[@dmiller8089]

I believe those clips that you mentioned are for putting on a tablecloth and keeping it down in the wind at least that’s what my mother told me when she bought some for me years ago lol

[@jnevil3201]

Joy, Thank you for making a packed information sewing video. I love seeing all the different colors of pants with the one blue top. It really gave you different value of color. All beautiful. Hobby Lobby is on my shopping list. Hope I can find the purple w red flowers. Love it.

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

Joy sorry I haven't been watching your videos I was in Texas for a week but now I'm home in New Jersey

[@Joy4650B]

So glad you got to visit your son. Glad you are safe back home.

[@christineberry3076]

A sister in law, told me re : displaying writing implements, that 6 is it. I really liked it, so store my extra. Not sure if that is from advice that have a problem if you have more than one " junk drawer" (/ disjecta membra)! Hm...

[@paulabrown87]

The flowered blouse is so pretty and I like the length. It makes your legs look longer

[@reneegunn95]

You are correct about proportions in length of garments.

[@shariz2998]

Joy, I wish your doctor was near me. Mine sounds a lot like your former one.🙄The blue floral is lovely.

[@michelleyoung7364]

Hi Joy, Michelle, here! just had to write and tell you this tunic looks great on you.

[@jackiehorn3724]

I think it looks better on you in the shorter version. I don’t know anything about the proportions rules, etc. but it indeed does suit you in the shorter version.

[@jillbull4649]

Maybe for holding down a tablecloth on an outside table ...

[@helenemoffatt6098]

Hi Joy, those metal things could be clips that hold a tablecloth down to stop it from blowing away?

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Sorry for the multiple comments, but i like to do that as i watch a video otherwise i will forget what i wanted to say lol. Anyway, i just have to say the blouse with the cute little sleeve trim has to be one of my all time favorites on you. I don't know if it's the colors, the style, or a combination of both, but it looks beautiful on you!!!

[@Joy4650B]

Thank you so much Jaclyn. I want to make some more of that pattern, but change it up a bit.

[@scottydog6539]

Your lavender/purple floral blouse is gorgeous. I do not like holes/slashed jeans either.

[@ninadukette3340]

I think the last one you made is my favorite of all time. The fit is amazing. I have this pattern. I always wondered how it would fit over my head.

[@louisestevens5267]

Thank you so much for showing how to measure the crotch. I had on idea you measured to the water valve to get the front measurement.

[@maureenmcnamee6386]

Yes. Shortening the blouse will look better.👍

[@kathleentalbert8992]

I think those metal things are to hold a picnic table cloth on when it's windy.

[@ChimplaGoober]

Dear Joy, I absolutely looooove the last blouse you made. So beautiful on you. Loved the sleeves on you, too!

[@Joy4650B]

Thank you so much

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I LOVED the style video. It was so funny watching them try on each others clothing.

[@rettl.9720]

What is the name of the video Joy was laughing about…sounds like you enjoyed the same one. I could use a good laugh!

[@elizabethmalin8239]

Joy I just love the blouse you have on with the roses on it. It fits so nice. But I would leave it the length that it is personally. Because it makes your hips look thinner. When you shorten it it makes your hips look a little broader. To me it does. Love how you alter your tops.

[@Joy4650B]

I have several of Nancy Zeiman's books. I prefer Palmer and Pletsch because you actually put the paper on yourself.

[@angelawagnon9778]

Love your tops. I am working on my Sure Fit Designs also currently. About to throw together some pants myself. Stay safe up there with all the storms that y'all are getting. It's been going around us near the OK border.

[@plf67]

Table cloth clips :) We use them at the farm on the white fold up tables when it’s windy

[@jillo_world4978]

Hi joy can you adapt the goose blouse pattern to the fit nice system? I would love to try it. It is adorable.

[@edelweissquiltingembroider1761]

I have seen you tube videos for hacks on those stores. I love watching them!!

[@victoriahannah1633]

I always look forward to watching your videos. I learn so much from them. I love that top from SFD with the all in one facing. I’ve got my muslin made. Now for the fitting. There is one part in the instructions I have no clue what they are talking about. I’ll get it after I study it a time or two. Also going to watch a tutorial on it.

[@marta77inf]

It terrified for service. I have a Babylock Destiny. I love it.

[@dimples7334]

Love your last make. The Simplicity tunic is very flattering on you. I’ll have to make one. ✝️🙏🇺🇸

[@sandracarrillo8654]

The blouse came out perfect. ❤

[@lindasmith3502]

Those metal clips are to hold a tablecloth down on a picnic table

[@tinawilson5020]

Hi Joy good to see you. Just an FYI Kittenish Behavior, on You Tube her name is pronounced (Shawn) but spelled differently. I hope that helps 🙂. I love you and Jerry y'all are a beautiful couple and you have good content, plus you're naturally funny. I always tell my hubby, l am watching my sewing girlfriend Joy. He always laughs at me .😂❤

[@Joy4650B]

Thank you Tina! Nice to know I have another friend. Laughing is good medicine.

[@pamelafisher5274]

They clip down your tablecloth to the table so it doesn't blow off. I've got them on my table on the deck right now.

[@dorenekemp710]

I made a blouse out of that same fabric. Love it. Such beautiful colors. I love florals, too!

[@gertrudewelsh781]

I love the purple top. It is beautiful.

[@lynncharlton8824]

Love love love your blouse , just enough trim it really suits you . Thanks Joy can’t wait for your next video. Maybe another video on how to do sfd with your new measurements? Ps. Your lips look fine to me 😘

[@jorjadiebold5317]

I just made a blouse and I must have gained weight while I was making it cause it’s to snug for me and I thought how can I fix that on the next one. Amazing way to add room. Thank you Joy. 💗

[@dijones9217]

I loved that green blouse you had on Joy …very crisp and vibrant .The new blue floral blouse is vey pretty and I agree with you on the length…which I think comes down to personal preference for everyone …and the pants and top combo look lovely . And the purple blouse is super cute . A girl of many blouses 😂💐

[@cherylross4238]

I agree about the blouse looks better when it is shorter to make the legs look longer

[@lynnwills1]

Joy, I have watched you for years. You've made my day many a time. I've never commented to anyone before now. I know you love cotton, and I know your Sure Fit Design tops are cotton. What cotton do you use? The cotton I've purchased seems stiff, like starchy

[@Joy4650B]

Quilt shop cottons are usually good quality. JoAnn cottons may or may not be. Best to unroll a yard of it. Hang it over a rack of fabrics and let it hang down. Wad the corner up in your hand and let it go. Check wrinkles. Check the feel.

[@dorenekemp710]

Love the pants and blouse the same! So cute!

[@g.stenbuck9562]

Allergies: I’ve had allergies my whole life. (I was the only child I knew in public school that HAD to have tissues with her EVERY day.) In 2019 my doctor put me on the Walsh protocol. One of the supplements I was put on was molybdenum. I’ve been on it ever since, and now I am not on any allergy medicines. I still have to blow my nose occasionally, but the only time I have “problems” with a constant “drip” is if I am in a VERY dusty area or around another major allergen (i.e. cats).

[@micheledemike6342]

I do thin shoulder pads because I have sloping shoulders.

[@cherylross4238]

Those are to clip your table cloth on a table when your outside ( picnic table)

[@sherimcgill5139]

I think those metal clips are for holding a tablecloth on a picnic table

[@GrandmaJoy1]

Love the purple fabric blouse.

[@karenegeberg6007]

Love your videos! Your blouses are lovely!

[@Loral-op4tz]

They hold a table cloth o a picnic table

[@phylliscampbell2325]

I wish I could get pants to fit as well as yours do! I’ll be working on it this summer. If you’ve got suggestions, I’d love it!