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[@MarthaHW]

You killed it on the boiler suit!!

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@jennifer8167]

Looking forward to the results of your baking soda fabric softening experiment. I’d love to give quilter’s cotton better drape.

[@janetrodgers8473]

Lisa, brilliant job on your top and the short boiler suit looks tremendous! No wonder she's a happy girlie! The dress for your friend is gorgeous, the muslin was really pretty in that fabric. I hope you saved the pattern for yourself, as it's really sweet. I'm late to your Vlog. With regards the quilting cotton, stiff Jean fabric I read/heard that coca cola is great to help soften fabrics, either a couple of the giant bottles in a half load wash, or soak then wash...my friends wonder why I don't drink the stuff 🙄 naturally I knew none of that when I first tasted it at 11 didn't like it or other types like it, sickly... yet adore icing on cakes or buns! Taste must have put me off. It's certainly worth a try, it was a seamstress advice, that I do recall, but not who or where. With regards the crotch fit, you may have to measure your body from front waist under crotch to back to give you a better idea of fit for you. I'm short 4'10" always a problem with me, yes, short in height waist to crotch shortest part of my body if that makes sense? 🤔 Your makes are delicious! Look at the colour you are, suits you so well, perfect for all your Summer Makes! 😉 Fabric for Bondi mix is stunning! I do laugh at you and your hobby, look at your plans, I'll maybe add this or do that over and above, lol. Long as your happy Lisa that's important as you'll know if your giving yourself too much to do. 🤗😉

[@jodieroundtree488]

the jumpsuit is so cute on your daughter!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@tennise06]

I love the boiler suit alteration! Your daughter looks so happy. Nothing like feeling like Supermom with a sewing machine. ☺️

[@Lisamakes]

Exactly- it’s fun to hear their wish list. :)

[@Hide_and_silk]

Those Burda patterns are a steal!! I love the makes you have chosen and that spice colour is beautiful. Audrey's wardrobe additions are fab...and I love the changes you made to the jumpsuit. What a lovely friend you are to make those dresses for your friend. Xx

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you! She’s a special friend, and definitely worthy of the time and energy!

[@patriciasewfrenchcouture]

Great makes, thank you for the sharing of Burda Russian, I will try now.

[@ameliarubio2608]

I like what you did with your daughters outfit it looked awesome. Always enjoy your videos please keep it up .Stay cool have a wonderful day and stay safe.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Amelia- you, too!

[@8531022]

I love a little summer popover blouse. Yours is adorable!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@helenawagstaff959]

Great makes again, love the makes for your daughter. She must be so pleased to go shopping with you. How kind to make your friend her favourite dresses.😊

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks! She is pleased, for sure. :):)

[@alexandrawellington8028]

They will all be lovely makes. Cannot wait to see them. Mumma knows how to shop!!!!!!!!!

[@Lisamakes]

Oh, yes. I got that from my Mom. :)

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I was looking at that shorts pattern but I agree, the back of them just looks to bunchy. I'm very impressed that you weren't afraid to change the style of the flight suit. I think it actually looks better now. And thanks for the tip with the Russian Burda

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks! I do think it looks better, too. It was a bit intimidating just cutting into it-- but it worked out great. :)

[@zainylainy1]

This top was really cute. I saw it on the pattern and completely disregarded it. But when I saw it on you, wow, I really liked it!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@lucindahinostroza8010]

You always find the nicest fabric

[@Lisamakes]

Thank you!

[@lizmitchell1862]

Thank you so much. I love your videos and really look forward to them . I’ve sewn loads since watching them. I live in Northern Ireland and I’m so jealous of you living in Sitges in the sun I’ve been there it’s fab.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks! I’m glad you’ve sewn lots!

[@susanmcalister298]

I only discovered your channel a week ago then subscribed. I really enjoy watching your videos and watching what you make and giving me inspiration.. I am also a enthusiastic sewer that loves to challenge myself with skills in sewing.

[@Lisamakes]

Welcome, Susan! I’m glad you decided to subscribe!

[@susanmcalister298]

Thank you. Lisa. I am so obsessed with sewing it's my new found hobby that overtaken everything else. 😄 Do you have intagram?

[@Lisamakes]

I do! @lisakisch

[@susanmcalister298]

@@Lisamakes thank you Lisa😊

[@susancheveralllong7694]

Instead of an elastic waist. Make a shaped back waist band. This may help to make it more tailored. Could take out the bluck of fabric in the center back. Just a thought 🤔

[@Lisamakes]

Good idea! I could maybe do that to the other pair I made. :)

[@SarahWilliams-oo6zg]

Do you watch Lifting Pins and Needles? She had the same issue with the Pietra shorts and shows how she solved it. I have learned a lot from her channel. Thanks for the Kali top inspiration. I love the high-low hem and your tip to make the front a little longer. I'm sure I will need to adjust there. Yours looked great! The jumper was a winner as well. She looked so cute and happy. It is delightful to see all that sewing happening in your space. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve seen Karina’s video on the Pietra’s- so good! I adjusted my pockets based on her instructions. I think I would have to recut the shorts from scratch, because I can’t adjust them as is- there’s no fabric where I need to add. ;)

[@sigrunasa]

Hi from Iceland, I enjoy your videos

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@lizmitchell1862]

It would be great if you could let me know if you are able to soften the fabric as I also have some that needs softening. Many thanks 🥰

[@Lisamakes]

I’ll definitely let you know!

[@ruthierobin2453]

It's a really cute shirt and I'm sure it'd be a very cute dress!😍😊

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks!

[@joli43]

People do say Coke, regular coke, but it has ever worked for me. I tried it on a very stiff denim.Let us know about the baking soda?

[@sandrasaunders3416]

A suggestion for a summer dress pattern. Prima Magazine (uk) have a pattern in the July issue. You have to ring a number in the magazine to get it. Its a very simple design but I like it. Take a look maybe you could draft it yourself. xx

[@Lisamakes]

Fun! I’ll have a look. :)

[@BELLE-jn1nq]

I've been able to soften cotton by placing it in diluted white vinegar with salt added. Also helps reds to STOP fading.

[@Lisamakes]

Yes, that was another one I read about- good to know it works!

[@intheyellowcorner]

I do this also but just add a cup of white vinegar to the washing machine in the pre-wash. It also takes away bad odours in cheaper fabric too.

[@lindafields4632]

yes the coke really works, it's a great tip to soften denim. But it has to be regular Coca Cola. I usually put a large bottle in my washing machine with the fabric and put it on a 30deg wash for half an hour x

[@GingerheadCo]

The jumpsuit/boiler suit looks great 😁 I agree with the coke washing suggestions from the comments (I have tried it and it worked 😁) I've posted my make the look garment on Instagram (and it's a coat 🤣🤣🤣🤣), it's a great challenge 😊😊😊

[@Lisamakes]

Very cool! I used the baking soda and it worked well!

[@libbybowles]

Do you have enough of the blue-green fabric to cut the dress on the bias? That would definitely give it more drape. And thanks for the heads up on the burdastyle.ru sale. I must have seen that in your insta stories. I went into kind of a fugue and made it through 100 pages before snapping out of it! I spent a whole $7.45! ha! Looking forward to seeing your # makes.

[@Lisamakes]

That’s an interesting thought, cutting it o the bias. Hmmmmmm

[@libbybowles]

Kelley King, my payment was rejected several times. I tried different cards and everything. I finally got a fraud prevention alert call from my bank and after I confirmed it was a legit transaction I tried again and it went through. I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. That was a very time-consuming endeavor.

[@Debbie55x]

I’ve heard you can soak material in coke a cola, it doesn’t change the color at all

[@cindytalbot2028]

This will sound funny but washing fabric in Coca-Cola (the regular, not diet coke). You just put in the fabric and a can of coke, no detergent. You want low water. I have a front loader so the water is less. You may have to do this a few times but I have found it does soften the fabric. It is good for denim also. No extra rinsing is needed. Good luck.

[@Lisamakes]

I’ve heard of this one, too!

[@k.s.1737]

@@Lisamakes Peggy Sagers recommends this method.

[@nierealmonicar7944]

Hi im watching and im one of subcribers in youtube coz.i want to know ur idea of sewing. i am also a sewer.going abroad saudi arabia,taiwan for work as a sewer.dressmaking.. I want more knowledge and idea of sewing.. I like ur explaining for cutting and make pattern. Keep up ur good wrk.hope u mention my name while u r making video.😘😘💝 Thank u and always takecare about our situation of covid19..God bless u..and to all ur family.😘👍

[@stephanies870]

How did you pay on the Burdastyle.RU? I've tried both checkout links and my card declines. I'm in the US.

[@Lisamakes]

I just paid by credit card using the second link. There is an email address you could try for tech support?

[@coffeeismyvice1912]

Will the instructions from Burda.ru patterns be in Russian? I found the perfect pattern for a evening dress for a wedding.

[@Lisamakes]

No, they’re in Russian- but you can just put them into google translate! Or you can probably find the same pattern on BurdaStyle.com, it will just be $4.99

[@UltimateCarnivalPkg]

Great Mommy wins!

[@Lisamakes]

Events by Ashé 💪💪💪

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Lisa, I have that Meter Meter fabric and made the Loungewear Set top by Common Stitch and it came out lovely. Great to see with and so lovely to wear...your Bondi will look amazing I'm sure 👌💖. Such a shame about your shorts but if you can salvage a skirt out of it, that will be great.. again, lovely fabric 😉. I adore your Kalle and as you know, I'm a big fan of that pattern anyway. Well done for stretching it out from your smaller amount 👌. Your daughters looked fab in their garments...lucky girls 😁💕😘

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks, Sally! MeterMeter does have beautiful quality, doesn’t it? Worth the investment, I think.

[@tracyfrost]

Hair conditioner is excellent

[@Lisamakes]

Ah! Interesting! Hadn’t heard that one.

[@cecilehoare3053]

The blue shorts that you aren't fond of, why not take the crotch right out and make it into a skirt? It will have a front and back seam but at least you will have something you might wear more often.

[@Lisamakes]

Yes! That’s what I meant- I’m going to make them into a skirt. ;)

[@milda0820]

💖

[@hilaryjaensch2216]

Did you see that you are almost at 800k views total on your channel? Amazing sister! 😘😘😘

[@Lisamakes]

No, I didn’t! That’s cool! :):)

[@lindat905]

Coca cola really works no substitutes must be coke

[@careycraig3596]

To soften fabric, try using a can of coke in the wash. There are how to’s on KZbin.

[@MomShots]

I was going to suggest this too. 😍

[@Lisamakes]

I’m not sure I would risk it with our landlords expensive, front load, European washer. 😬

[@k3of5ks]

Your daughter is so precious in the outfits that you changed for her. Chuckled when you said you did not respond when she mentioned dressing like you. Tell her one of your viewers thinks she has really great taste. 😉. Participating in IG contest. Finished my outfit. Have fashion photo ready. Just have to get pics taken. @kristimakes

[@Lisamakes]

Can’t wait to see your entry, Kristi!

[@sagepreaumx9903]

When your daughter said, "mom I'm starting to dress like you" just tell her how mature or adult-like she looks. What teen doesn't want to look older? To soften fabric wash it with Coke, it works wonders.

[@stephanies870]

going to Burdastyle.ru right now!! oh and I entered the contest..hope I win something : ) can't wait to see what people make.

[@Lisamakes]

I know, that the best part of a challenge- all the awesome entries!

[@tatyanaafanasyeva2191]

You should be careful with showing patterns and line drawings from Burda. They have strange copyright policy here. Russian speaking youtubers got warnings from Burda for doing reviews of paper magazines

[@Lisamakes]

Oh, that’s good to know- thank you! I won’t do that again. 😉