QUICK GIFT: Dining Scarf (or Bib! Or STOLE!) Sewing Tutorial🧣

[@brat46]

i am thinking that you could also use the small magnets that you can find in the jewelry section for necklaces.

[@handmadeharriells]

That would be PERFECT. And if you’re making these for folks with hand issues, so much easier on them!

[@tallpaska5913]

Sets of flat sew-in magnetic connectors are available for this sort of job. They work perfectly.

[@handmadeharriells]

💗HI GANG! We're headed out for a little birthday celebratin' for Rob (aka Jean Luc Jacquard), but I'll be checking in overnight for any questions-- THANK YOU always and forever for your wonderful comments, we truly appreciate them even when we get too swamped to respond personally! 💗

[@michelleaikman2050]

Happy Birthday Rob!

[@loukalicious]

happy birthday Rob!!

[@mspayitforward5295]

My mom was an amazing sewer since she was a young girl. I LOVED this video. You two are SUNSHINE!! Now that mom has dementia she could use a dining stole but I never learned to sew. After watching your tutorial I believe I can do it. I’m not scared!! I’m going to Joann!! I’m AM!! I’m making these for her, for me, for all of the people!!!

[@handmadeharriells]

thank you….You can one thousand percent do this-just take your time and enjoy the creating. I hope you make twenty! And I know your mom will love that you’ve sewn it 💗

[@TwixyNo]

This is certainly lovelier than my stroke of all-meals-at-home nonbrilliance of taking off my shirt when I eat. Yes, see my bra! I bought an Etsy apron to save the world from my cleavage. Thanks for your efforts, Harriells, and also to Rob’s mom for her guest arm/hand.

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣twixy NOOOOOO 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@crystalbilyeu8756]

You just solved our problem with THE MOST CLEAR instructions I have ever seen! You are one Lovely Lady and made this fun too! Thank you and Bless you and your loved ones!

[@trishe.8884]

Magnetically would be a great way to close the dining stole 🎉

[@kuttfam0191]

Oh my goodness! I will be making these for both of my parents! They live in a nursing home and they put bibs on them. I know it is to protect their clothes, but it is so undignified. I hate to see them wearing a bib. This is a perfect solution and it will leave them with their dignity intact. I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful project. Now, kick back and relax a little bit before you have to return to the city.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Much love to your parents. I hope they love the dining stole you’re going to make them. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas together 💕

[@handmadeharriells]

That’s wonderful. And remember, you can make these as long as your fabric is wide-my MIL’s is 58 inches long 💗💗 We’re getting a few hours of relaxing in, but, we could use more!

[@Sheri...]

What a great idea! My Mom had a stroke & really slops herself up when she eats so this would be good for her. And I, myself, am a pretty messy eater too! Thanks!!

[@handmadeharriells]

I hope you try it-and we’re sending good wishes to your Mom!

[@jenniferjasso5947]

this is the same reason i was looking for this tutorial. Mom had a stroke 2 years ago and everything just slips out the right side of her mouth. being right handed she is having a hard time getting used to holding things and functioning with her left. I hope your mom is doing alright and you have help caring for her.

[@fancyd66]

Hands down! Momma stole the show! A new triple act of the Handmade Herriell's

[@handmadeharriells]

DIDN’T SHE?! I knew she would 😁

[@patriciahanson5479]

Wonderful idea and tutorial. I work with High school students with disabilities and hate using bibs on them at lunch time. These will be so much better!! Love you guys and your sense of humor!!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh these would be GREAT. And think of all the prints you’d be able to use, they really feel and look unique!

[@deborahpenner4970]

This dining scarf might be great for me and my hubby when we get food from the drive through and eat in the car. In spring and summer we find a picnic spot but in winter we eat in the car. Eating in the car can be tricky!

[@sandrabasel1960]

I love the ozarks!!! Mountain View is like my 3rd home. My uncle lives there and plays the fiddle with the band at the ozark folk center. His name is Billy Wayne. Just hearing your there makes me homesick. ❤️ I love the scarf. My mother shakes so she spills when she eats. (82 years old) I am going to make her on !!! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh I hope she loves it, and I hope you get back soon! I just adore it here 💗💗fiddle in the ozarks sounds about perfect!

[@luzolivo9989]

Never hear about it. And looks so nice by the way I like the sewing machine

[@DeeV2001]

I made one for my mom. I use a 100% cotton as the main fabric. I found a cheap towel set at the grocery store for $5.99 . And use that for the back. I wanted to have a little bit of weight to it. Even with the Terry cloth fabric I was able to put the binding on no problems! My mom goes on outings ton outings to restaurant with arsenior club. Now she won't be messy! 😁 I really enjoy your videos! Thanks!

[@sarahlewis9052]

I have watched so many of your videos, this is the first time I have ever seen you with a reluctant “I really would rather make anything else in the world” vibe. But they are really cute and better than a bib. You videos are always entertaining even when your making adult bibs!

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣🤣🤣how about making masks!

[@dawnecamacho2601]

Never heard of that before. It’s a nice gift for the elderly.

[@magnoliab7155]

Absolutely love that machine you're sewing on!!!

[@janewolfe890]

Love the dining stole and love your featherweight machine. I myself make my own double fold bias so I can have an exact match. Thanks for sharing.

[@handmadeharriells]

I’m a make-your-own gal as well. I especially love using wax print remnants for bias tape!

[@jenniferwarnke2789]

Love the antique sewing machine! I was recently gifted an antique machine. She is almost operational, I can’t wait to use her!

[@handmadeharriells]

They’re just the best, I love taking them apart and oiling them 🥰

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Happy Birthday Rob!! 🌸 Absolutely LOVE you guys. I woke up and saw your new video. I sipped my morning tea and watched you make your dining stole. Rob’s Mum was fabulous! You always leave me what a huge smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart. 💕 Happy Sunday everyone!

[@handmadeharriells]

🤗🤗🤗thank you! That truly put a smile on my face 💗

[@norwaysofen]

Genious! Never heard of. But mostly I enjoy just spending this time with the two of you. Makes me smile every time! 💓

[@handmadeharriells]

🤗🤗thank you!!

[@LynSnyder]

Super video. Made this so easy. We are making these for an assisted living, skilled care and memory facilities. Blessings!!!

[@apriljoperez]

Oh my word! I absolutely need one (or several) of these! My family is always telling me that I need a bib because it NEVER FAILS that I drip something on me whenever I eat anything!

[@lauriezentmyer6551]

What a wonderful idea! My mom is in a dementia unit, and their “dining stoles” are pretty ugly! I also love that you were sewing on a Featherweight!! I love mine! Her name is Stella. ❤️ you!

[@handmadeharriells]

What a good name for a featherweight! I weirdly never named mine….gotta get on that…. I hope you glam your Mom up!

[@1947dhammond]

loved your lesson on bibs!

[@NicoleAelker]

Thank you so much for your video. I made one out of satin for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law's wedding dress. They are having Italian and she was concerned about getting something on her dress. I have sewn but it has been a while and your video was very helpful. I understand if she gets something on this bib we will not be able to wash it but it will have saved the wedding dress. Thank you so much again!!!

[@terristaton7512]

Enjoyed you all! This will be a perfect gift. Thank you!

[@rhondabarlow860]

The dinning stole is a great idea. It looks easy to make. Nice quilt on the bed. 🎉Happy Belated Birthday Rob🎉

[@lauriemiller2441]

Thank you for sharing, never worked with bias binding before, you’ve changed that for me

[@maryl9601]

Thank you forth this . I make for seniors a different one. This is better and easier to make with less materials ❤

[@angelabatterman6381]

Love this idea, great for eating or making it out of heavier fabric for cold weather. Looking at all the patterns in the room you shoot this in, your mother-in-law must love different colors and patterns together. I bet you two get along like two peas in a pod. Another great KZbin video. Bye for now.

[@handmadeharriells]

We do indeed! We share a love for playful color 💗💗💗

[@maryfletcher5783]

Marcy, thanks for the wonderful humour you three brought to our Saturday afternoon (before we meet up with friends for our supper club soiree), and the easy steps for your mother-in-law's stole. My idea for step 19 - since I work in a hospital - how about a Velcro closure for those with less dexterity? I didn't have enough time to zip up some 'stoles' for our evening as I’ve been baking my first ever pumpkin pie (I usually make soup 😂) and a spiced apple and almond topped crumble, being accompanied by cream and custard and of course a bottle of vino. Peace out to you, Rob and Mum. 🤣🇬🇧

[@handmadeharriells]

This is a great point, it’s probably why the example scarf has Velcro! I just had to be extra and use frog closures 🤣🤣

[@juliechao3638]

Love this video, enjoying the replay ❤ I have a friend who owns a seafood restaurant this is perfect!!

[@rachellederanger1012]

I love watching video's of you and Rob, but I was really excited to see you in the Manifest series!!!!!

[@handmadeharriells]

Ah thankya! It’s wild to see it on the front page of Netflix all the time 😬

[@hdwalsh113]

I NEED these and and so do my very grow up kids. Great for eating in the car. 🌭🍔🍷

[@handmadeharriells]

Car eating! That’s an excellent idea to have a couple in the car!

[@Ellemckay]

Love your sewing machine!

[@daraharper2003]

This SO Cute! Thanks Marcy and Rob!

[@danmom769]

Back in my neck of the woods. Happy belated birthday Rob!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thank you! -Rob

[@chrystalhenthorne8209]

Hi Harriells! Laughed 'til I cried...super good idea!! Now I have a use for those ornate frogs my MIL left for me. I also need to practice my binding technique. THANKS! Happy Birthday Jean Luc Jacquard.

[@handmadeharriells]

He gives you a solemn thank you from the flight deck!

[@kathyeubanks5524]

A very happy handmade birthday to you, Rob, and many more! Love you kids! ❤️

[@handmadeharriells]

A very big thank you from both of us 💗💗!

[@janebaker745]

Wow what a brilliant idea, I'm definitely making a few of these . Thank you for another amazing tutorial

[@blufaerie]

Your vids are so fun! Also I’m totally whipping some of these up for Thanksgiving. And I’m so glad to hear you say NOT to sew over pins.

[@handmadeharriells]

Ooooooo do I HATE to see folks sew over pins. That’s a gamble with like, everything!

[@SStroud2024]

Marcy, I love your videos! I learn so much. I had forgotten about fabric cut on the bias having that ability to move around curves of fabric like that bias tape. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT WITH THE WORLD! The music background is great too!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thank you right back, Suzy!!

[@susanneely5810]

I love you guys like air, still cute as puppies! And, btw, your hair is LIFE! I used to wear my crazy curls like that when I had long hair. Best hair for sewing - no stray hairs in the face! ❤️

[@janewolfe890]

Happy "21st" Birthday Rob

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣🤣he’s finally old enough to drink

[@SteelPhoenyx]

Happy Birthday to Rob! May need to make one of these stoles for myself because I can be kinda messy. 🤣

[@SOGGYtalks]

I have never seen such a creature as the dining (insert term here). Now, I think I need to make one for my Dad that is in long-term care.......

[@handmadeharriells]

It really brightens up a pedestrian object, I hope he loves it 💗

[@merrilew]

You guys are just so cute!🥰🥰

[@carolcreations26]

Fun video. Love the dinning stole. Also, love that you use your sweet Featherweight machine. I'm a FW girl too. In fact I have 3 of them. One I've had since 1955. Bought to make my maternity clothes while expecting my first born. They didn't make petite clothes back then for us under 5 footers. LOL

[@suelynneremetio6122]

Love your hand model! Great guest appearance by Rob's mom. And perfect timing! I just made matching mask and apron set for work, hacking the apron pattern. I made my own bias tape, and your method is a better way of attaching. Thanks for the lesson!

[@handmadeharriells]

You’re most welcome! I love self made bias tape, so much nicer than packaged 💗

[@mamajacks01]

Thank you! I am really tired of ruining my clothes with stains I can't get out. Had some lovely vegetable themed fabric in my stash.

[@handmadeharriells]

Wonderful! I hope you wear it in good eating 😁

[@ashextraordinaire]

Ahh the good ol' snip & rip!!!

[@vanessamonteith5740]

I love the videos you two bring us so much! Fun, entertaining, & informative. I have to tell you Marcie, my hubby & I watch NCIS every night because he loves the show. Tonight we are watching & I see YOU playing the role of a nurse! Haha I got so excited & had to come here to tell you that tidbit. Love you. Thank you for all your videos.

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh I really loved that role! I love it when sewists spot my double life 💗And you’re most welcome!

[@nataliequinton5976]

Lovely idea, bibs are for babies. The Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in the background is also lovely. And that machine is darling!

[@handmadeharriells]

Ah, you spotted the quilt, isn’t it phenomenal?! I need to share a closeup of that beauty. I want to wear it, but wouldn’t dream of cutting it up.

[@anitacargill8321]

A dignified alternative to the adult bibs on offer

[@debbieguillot287]

Thank you so much for your fun and informative videos…love watching you and learning something new!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thankya Debbie!

[@TheTashira247]

OMG Marcy! You two are just the cutest

[@handmadeharriells]

🤗🤗🤗ain’t sewing great? there’s always something new to learn, it’s like a never ending magic trick

[@traciperdue]

This is really nice. Much appreciated. Thanks for sharing!!! Have a great day!!!

[@angelabatterman6381]

Great to keep in the car for traveling and eating on the go.

[@MildaMade]

this is an amazing concept! We are a family of slobberers (try to say that 10x fast!🤣), but my pops ESPECIALLY. Guess what he's gettin for Christmas?! Thanks, Marcy!

[@handmadeharriells]

EXCELLENT. Pops will look dapper!

[@JessicaDuran74]

How much more yardage/inches should be added if the wearer is "chestier" or "fuller figured" than the 45in and 9in suggested in the tutorial? Great tutorial.

[@handmadeharriells]

Hi Jessica, sorry I missed this! It all depends on how chesty/tall/wide your person is…i would say add more than you think you need on both width and length, and cut just one panel. Then pinch it at the center back “neck” and try it on. If it feels too bulky around the neck or ends up too wide or long, you can always trim away-then use than panel to cut the other panel, and sew & bind. For reference, Rob’s a 40 chest and I’m a 35, and we’re both wearing the tutorial measurements 💗

[@christineg877]

Ohhh!!! A vintage Singer Featherweight 😍 Love your videos and you always make me laugh. Looking forward to the next video

[@deborahburnette595]

Love this idea.... Love your vintage sewing machine!😍

[@handmadeharriells]

my first machine, I love her too!

[@marthahumphrey3849]

You are adorable and your tutorial was so much fun and stress free. Thank you!

[@handmadeharriells]

Stress relief is the goal! Thankya Martha 💗

[@wendybutler1681]

After the first time serving spaghetti to the bridge club mom made enough spaghetti bibs for all of them for the next time.. They were a big hit! I just leave my doom by apron on. Don't need it to cook, just to eat!

[@beverlyrezendeblake589]

My favorite family, how are you doing? I so happy to see you both.

[@handmadeharriells]

Good but constantly playing catch up! Hope you’re well, Beverly! 💗

[@lorimiler9857]

I need this!

[@judyjohnson9610]

I'm looking forward to trying this out. Not too old yet but I like saucy dishes and since I live alone, I eat in front of the tv. So sometimes there are drips. I wear an apron but it isn't sufficient coverage.Thanks

[@doloresw]

Happy Birthday Rob!

[@handmadeharriells]

Thankya from the birthday boy!

[@elainerhode2298]

OMG, I am soooo glad that you showed how to sew a Dining Stole!! I think all but 5 or 6 of my tee-shirts have stains on them. I really need something like this. Thank-you!!

[@handmadeharriells]

Hahaha!! I bet you could make one out of tee material too…..

[@darleennewton1052]

Yea, good idea!

[@doloresanderson2476]

Thank you! Problem solved! I'm off to Hobby Lobby!

[@CathyHautz04]

Dang it. I'm sew jealous. I love your sewing machine and I want one just like yours 🙂. One day I hope to find one. Love the stole idea for older adults, great idea 💡

[@handmadeharriells]

Stay on the prowl, these pop up on Craigslist and eBay all the time! Thrift stores too 💗

[@prespa6751]

Thank you for this! Great idea for spaghetti dinners! Have you ever made a bowl cozy? I would love to see your take on a bowl cozy!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh, are bowl cozies the ones made with rope? I actually started a rope dress a few years back that I need to finish!

[@prespa6751]

@@handmadeharriells Hello! They are almost like quilted hot pads, but 3 dimensional and they’re used for keeping a bowl of something hot or cold. Like soup or ice cream. I’ve thought of making them for Christmas gifts and I love your explanation on your sewing projects so I was looking to see if you had such a tutorial.

[@blancaluna-ramirez5673]

LOVE IT 😻

[@lynngates1662]

Love seeing the Featherweight! I've got one now, it's all ready to sew, but haven't used it much yet. Fun video as always! Thanks!

[@handmadeharriells]

The featherweight was one of my first machines! Still works like a charm 💗

[@debrawallace5407]

Happy Birthday, Rob! It looks like you're using a Singer Featherweight. I cannot figure out how they came up with Featherweight as a name for a machine that feels like it weighs a ton, but that may just be me.

[@handmadeharriells]

Hahahaa! I never considered that, it is a heavy little thing! Maybe because the other models out at the time were table models?

[@debrawallace5407]

@@handmadeharriells 💕

[@daxxydog5777]

If you've ever hefted a cast iron table model, it's a noticeable difference! Probably half the weight or more since the Featherweight is cast aluminum instead. I'd love to get one but hubby says I can't collect any more, lol. Just scored a 1961 Rocketeer, so I'll have to make do with that one!

[@lauramartin7300]

Just caught your video for the first time. Saved and subscribed. What a joy to watch you guys. And having your hubby in with you is fun too. And moms hand..😀👍. Love this idea. I just make a bunch of kitchen scarves. Mom would like that too.. so I'm going to try this and possibly make to go with my scarves as a set. Thanks for Sharing.. 👍👍

[@judithnelson4968]

How did you know I needed something like that? Love it.

[@caroleeritchings230]

Love this! Happy Birthday Rob!

[@handmadeharriells]

The birthday boy says thankya!

[@homebound_lovingit]

Thank you so much!!

[@handmadeharriells]

You’re sew welcome! (had to do it)

[@td152]

😂😂😂 "Wreck your eyeball"...you crack me up!!! Definitely a necessary PSA though. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea! I have several family members who need this and I can definitely use one on pasta nights! 🙂

[@handmadeharriells]

😁😁I’ve had experience with flying needles 😅

[@td152]

@Marcy Harriell 😳😩 So glad you didn’t have any permanent injuries. ❤️

[@magenta0225]

Thank you !!! Thank you!!!! I have two close people with Parkinson's....they will love these. I'm making one for myself called a "Spaghetti Scarf" or "BBQ Blouse". I have ruined many a hand made shirt!

[@handmadeharriells]

oh I hope they worked out well for y'all!

[@karenbarton4482]

I love your eyes too! I sent the tip of my sewing machine needle flying once. The pin survived, just a little bent out of shape! I am extra careful now. Love this, my friends mother lives in a personal care home and I wanted to make her a clothing protector (that’s what they call adult bibs). My attempt ended up being waaaay to big around the neck and heavy! This is perfect and easy!

[@handmadeharriells]

Yikes! Yeah, that happened to me once and the needle tip flew and hit my face about an inch below my eye. That sealed the deal for me 😅 These end up very light and comfy around the neck, I hope you try it!

[@WiscoMel]

Off topic, you are looking even more amazing here. Swear you look 10 years younger! On topic, thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to make one for my mother in law who always ends up wearing some of her dinner 😆

[@handmadeharriells]

😊🥰well thankya! It’s probably the amount of sleep I’ve caught up on recently 😅

[@mabuhaymom]

love the project but especially love the featherweight machine! just got one but haven't used it yet!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oooo I hope this persuades you to fire it up, it’s a lovely machine!

[@fjolliff6308]

Thank you so much for this! I'm always dropping food down my shirt and I don't really want to wear a traditional bib so this is perfect for me! I just have to make a matching lap cover/giant napkin to keep my skirts clean. Maybe a half apron? Nah, too much work.

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣🤣you could always just wear a blanket!

[@bettyeames6812]

How fun was that?!- sewing with that machine! It looks vintage.

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

Fun as usual, even if it was sewing sonething "practical-ish" (I'm with you when it comes to wanting to sew something more than a curved square;). Honestly, this could be useful for many and these instructions allow for lots of variation and batch production which, just as for masks, is useful for items that get used and washed often! Thanks... getting ideas for my father-in-law and his retirement home!

[@handmadeharriells]

It’s all about the batch sewing! I’m so happy to read all the comments about needing a use for these…they really look so much happier than a napkin. And the curved edge makes it a little more fun for us garment fiends 😬💗

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

@@handmadeharriells Definitely!

[@cindyzak6817]

Gonna make some of these! They’ll need to be longer (tall lady). Can I add material on the neck before the folds?!?

[@handmadeharriells]

Absolutely! It can be as long as you like 👍🏽

[@moonbear5929]

For closing it, you could also use snaps or maybe even 2 small magnets.

[@handmadeharriells]

I love the magnet idea, for those with less mobility that would be so much easier!

[@moonbear5929]

@@handmadeharriells I made a hooded cowl out of black crushed velvet, but I dont like pulling things over my head like you would have to do with a medieval type cowl. So I made a split in the drape part in the front, but I didn't want to fuss with hooks and eyes, toggles and loops or buttons and button holes. I chose to get earth magnets, but they are very strong for their size and they tend to slam together. I made little envelopes out of small squares of felt and put a magnet into each of them, I made 6 total. I then placed these wrapped magnets inside of the wide seam allowance making a placket on each side of the opening of the cowl (like a shirt placket). You have to test the magnets to see if the left will stick to the right or repel each other. This might take a little fiddling. Once the magnets are all facing the right way, sew down the placket and above and below each magnet so each one is secured in it's own pocket. With my crushed velvet, you cant even see the magnets at all, not even the stitching around each one. I hand stitched almost the whole cowl. With the magnets wrapped in felt and velvet, they do still stick together well, but they dont slam hard together and they're much easier to pull apart when I want to remove the cowl. If you ever use magnets, I suggest hand washing the finished item because it could stick to the sides of the washing machine or dryer. I do not know if they will ever rust or discolor from washing.

[@naomimartell8937]

I absolutely love this video and am going to use the phrase "Dining Stole" (or Dining Scarves). It sounds so much more elegant than Adult Bib! I am chesty and am tired of staining my tops (It's always with the worst foods: oil, tomato sauce, etc). I can certainly wear a dining stole and know a few people who might appreciate one. I can even monogram them on my embroidery machine! Thank you for the entertaining video and the idea!

[@handmadeharriells]

Monogrammed! That’s leveling the stole up!

[@aaronbruce8270]

Lol You asked him why, and he creeps out of room, hilarious. Love your dinning stole. I think sometime you should make a ball gown. ( Like from Cinderella or sleeping beauty, or beauty and beast) big fancy gown. I know you can do that, you are awesome. 👍

[@handmadeharriells]

He could creep out from under the gown 😂😂😂actually, this needs to happen. I’ve been wanting to make an over the top, giant dress FOREVER.

[@aaronbruce8270]

@@handmadeharriells Probably knowing Rob he would do that Well there you go. I went into your mind and said the same idea. Then you should do it 👍

[@AleksandraSews]

This is such a cute idea! I know some folks in my life who might enjoy these, too! Any chance you remember where you got your earrings? I'm on the hunt for good heart hoops and yours even look like they have the closure I like!

[@handmadeharriells]

Hiii! These earrings, right? They’re my favorites for these videos. They were crazy cheap, I think I found them in Times Square, pre pandemic, in some fast fashion shop 😔. I couldn’t resist them. I’m actually on the hunt for a quality pair, I wonder how long these will last!

[@angelblohm2171]

I cannot drink coffee without using my shirt to save some for later. 🤣 It’s a good thing that I drink water the rest of the day🤣😂

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣🤣try beet juice and a white shirt……

[@cindyzak6817]

I have some beautiful material I’d like to make some of these dining “stoles”! Problem is, they are only 40” long! How can I make them longer?

[@handmadeharriells]

Hi Cindy! You could always use a contrasting/complementary piece of fabric for the center back, essentially lengthening the rectangle in the behind-the-neck area, which won’t be seen as much as the front. Just cut your material in two 20 inch lengths, then add that other rectangle to the center. Or if your main fabric is wide enough, you could use that for the insert!

[@Jen_S_Hassler1258]

Aww, we adore shy Mom as much as we adore you two! Please give her my best. And if course, I must wish the happiest of happy birthdays to Sir Jean Luc Jacquard! Dining stole, huh? Hmm. Methinks perhaps the textile choices should be a bit fancier to be called a stole. Something with a beautiful (replica) WAX PRINT perhaps? 😁 And maybe a thinner gold bias tape for some glam. Regardless, you certainly had the best machine to sew this project up on! Is that Mama Harriell's amazing antique? I love it!! Hope you two had a great evening out, and that Rob's birthday is a great one!

[@handmadeharriells]

Oh. My. GOODNESS now I need one with gold trim! Maybe tassels too! I’m Camp Frat Boy when it comes to eating, but your vision might have sold me on one for myself …. I’ll pass on the wishes to Mama & Son! (oh, and the featherweight is mine, but she’s interested in learning to sew now that we have videos out!)

[@korn13rain]

That is the right term. Have you ever straighten your hair? If you did how long is it?

[@handmadeharriells]

Only twice. Once, Rob didn’t recognize me and walked right past me on the street 😂I guess it was about midway down my back.

[@stevezytveld6585]

Good on you collectively Dear Harriells. Well done, as always. As a, um, rather busty girl (38FF) I think my life is in need of a bunch of these. Nothing, just nothing, falls straight into my lap. Le Sigh. A moment for stash bragging - The Village of Value just delivered unto me someone's WOOL de-stash-ing. Haven't done a burn test, but everything is at least 60% wool. Who does this? Who? Thank you collective Sewing Gods! Potentially hundreds of dollars of wool fabric for about 100 bucks with a 20% off certificate. Wha... Also - if you manage to win like this at the second-hand-shop, go back the next day for the re-stocked rack. It took me from a fancy as f7*# pencil skirt (because I'm going to try welt pockets And I think there's enough for my first attempt at pattern matching). When I went back there was the same amount of the same fabric. So I'm now making a 1950's-style Chanel suit jacket. Tailoring. Gulp. Prayers and good thought welcome... So, on the docket for a winter wardrobe: - a shall/scarf, a circle skirt, a pencil skirt, the fancy as **&$# pencil skirt (and matching jacket - squee!), a 1950's fitted jacket with a lovely huge flaired collar, an 1890's walking skirt, some sort of blazer in grey checked suiting and some sort of something in butter yellow material. Wool. It will all be in Wool. And I'm in Canada. Winter is coming. Everything is getting lined in contrasting fabric. Whee... Enjoy the travel. Nice to see Mom-in-law's Featherweight again. And this time we met her hand - well done. Cheers, - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@handmadeharriells]

WOW. You ought to play the lottery! And I never thought of that-of course they might restock when someone swoops in like that and makes space. GENIUS tip. Happy sewing!!!

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@handmadeharriells {Cackling} Pro. Tip. If you bring your old stuff directly back to The Village of Value you get a 20% off gift certificate for your next purchase. And, if you shop on Tuesdays, and have a bit of white in your hair, and you shop at the same time in the work-shift-cycle so you start to know the staff... if they ask you if you are a senior, you say Yes, Mam.. And yeah, this whole thing kind of makes me feel like I have a horseshoe comfortably fitting up me bum. Who. De-stash's. Wool. Like seriously, some of this stuff has to come from Britain

[@puamanapam307]

Yes! You are correct! Perimeter. Unless it is a circle - then it's a circumference. (Which is, after all, a 360 ° perimeter...) 😉

[@handmadeharriells]

🤣and that is what trips me up!