REVIEW of Simplicity 9376 - Was it me or the pattern?

An honest Sewing Review of Simplicity 9376 which didn't work for me at all although others have had success. I also had a WIN with McCalls 7122 so all was not lost this week.
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I am wearing: Simplicity 8987 View A with elasticated sleeves in a fine knit fabric
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Patterns mentioned:
McCalls 7122 - Jersey Dress
Simplicity 9376 - Brown Trousers
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Carole
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[@hoosierhandmade22]

Hello, Carole! So lovely to catch up with your week 🥰 I’m so sorry the trousers gave you such issues. As you were explaining your process, I thought, wow, Carole is just amazing to keep pressing on and finish those trousers, I would’ve definitely chucked them long before 🙈 Hope you’re having a lovely weekend away, thanks for sharing! Happy Sewing ❤~Tiffany

[@socarole66]

Hi Tiffany, that's the thing about having a channel, you don't feel you can just give up and hope people never asked you how you got on with the pattern 🤣. I like to keep going unless of course it is impossible and I've run out of fabric. I'm not the only one with issues with that pattern thank goodness but i certainly won't be making them again! Thanks for stopping by 😊🧵❤️

[@gplaydee]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was about to sew this pattern in a non-stretch fabric and, goodness, am I glad that you've warned everyone that waistband adjustments are needed to make this work. I really think they should have been more clear in the instructions. I'm glad you stuck to your project and made it work in the end!

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment and I'm glad you spotted the video before you made the trousers. I will say though it only seemed to fail on people whose waist was smaller than their hips which was me. Other people have had success but definitely watch for it! 🧵😊

[@vivmomsews4962]

Oh your dress is so cute!! Love!! I can’t believe those pants were so awful for you ~ I guess it’s one of the Great Sewing Mysteries when a pattern works for some and not for others. (To be fair, my 9376 pants are too big and I don’t wear them☹️.) Sew on, Carole!💕

[@socarole66]

Hi Viv, thanks for watching! I certainly had my problems with them didn't it. Thank goodness for the dress being a success that's all I can say. We are both such a massive fan of Simplicity trousers aren't we, I don't know what went wrong with these 🤣. As you say, one of the Sewing Enigmas! Hopefully I will wear these but I'm not promising! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving ❤️

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

Trousers can be tricky! I guess that's why I like an elasticated waist; so much easier to fit! A new sewing machine! Can't wait to see it!

[@socarole66]

That’s the crazy thing, the back is elasticated and I have done similar Simplicity waistbands numerous times. I think this one was drafted to be too snug at the waist therefore it wouldn’t fit over the hips. So excited about my new machine but practicing self control 🤣. Thanks for watching 😊🧵

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Love your dress. How exciting a new machine. 😁Looking forward to seeing it. Have a lovely weekend. Thank you😊

[@socarole66]

Thank you Bridget, I'm so excited to open that box but I'm being a good girl!! Have a great weekend too 😊🧵

[@ShonaSmith-i7t]

Hi Carole. I just came across this video and I made the same trousers earlier this year and had exactly the same issue getting them over my thighs. Thought I had done something wrong too but ended up putting darts in the back and putting a zip fly in so I could get them on! I'm so glad it wasn't just me that had this problem. Thanks for sharing this 😊

[@socarole66]

Oh you really aren't the only one at all! I thought I was until I made this video and looked on pattern review. I think the issue was if your waist was slimmer than your hips and of course the pattern design. Well done you for putting in a zip fly and making them work for you. Thanks so much for watching and your comment. I bet you won't make them again either!! 🧵😊

[@carolwampler1764]

The trousers, oh how disappointing. I have that pattern so thank you for the tips. Where does the waistband sit on your body? Love, love the dress.The top you are wearing is lovely. Have a lovely weekend. Beautiful scenery as always.

[@socarole66]

Thanks Carol, I was so hopeful about that pattern. The waist sits on the waist, quite high actually which I like. The top I’m wearing is one I made years ago with some cheap fabric yet it’s one of my Winter favourites! Hope you have a good weekend too 🧵😊

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Love the dress Carole. Hey, trousers, you win some, you lose some! Famous last words, it's a quick easy make...then you more or less resized them. They turned out good in the end though. Enjoy your weekend away.

[@socarole66]

Honestly I flew through the trousers up until that point and then it became a millstone round my neck 🤣. They are finished now anyway and I shall wear them. Thanks for your comment and watching 🧵😊

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Hi Carole! I love the dress! It will look Great on Christmas! Those trousers really were a challenge, weren't they? But of course they look fabulous on you, I myself would have given up very early🤣Yay for Katie wanting to sew! I just can't get my kids interested...I can't wait to see your NEW sewing machine!!!! Happy Sewing 💓-Mary

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Mary, that dress made me happy last week! Katie has been in my sewing room quite a bit, she had an Op last week under General Anaesthetic and I keep teasing her they put something in it to make her want to sew 😂. IT is only to make Disney Ears though so I won't get too excited, can't see her having the patience to make clothes! Have a great week 💗🧵

[@AndraMakes]

I have that Simplicity pants pattern, and will be on the look-out when I make them! I’ll let you know how it goes! I’ve made several B6865, and I love them! Your dress is beautiful and will be lovely for Christmas! Way to go, Katie! Keep it up! 😘💗

[@socarole66]

This is an interesting pattern. I think it very much depends on your body shape and the size you choose as to whether it is successful. Everything fit me to a T but there is no way I could put the trousers on with it all constructed without some sort of closure. It lists wovens and then stretch woven. To me it's either one or the other for a pattern without a closure. Some of my viewers have had problems as well but I will be really interested to see how you get on if you choose to make them. Even if I didn't have the waistband issue, all that fullness in the leg is a no for me as makes me look even shorter 🤣. Thanks for the vote of confidence on 6865, that gives me hope! Have a great week 😘❤️😘

[@joannebanks2147]

Hello Carole I think that the simplicity trousers must mean stretch wovens when you read that list I take it as stretch denim or stretch cord etc. It makes sense to me that there must be stretch to the waistband the butterick 6865 trousers is a good one Happy sewing ✂️🪡👖🧵

[@socarole66]

Hi Joanne, the list on the back states ; chino, corduroy, cotton blends, flannel, linen blends, stretch woven, lightweight wool blends. So odd that STRETCH wovens is amongst the list as like you say, the only way that would work is for the waistband to be a stretch woven. Could be an error on the pattern I suppose in the fabric suggestions? Ah well, there are many other patterns out there and thanks so much for telling me about 6865👏🏼. At least my dress was an easy make !! Thanks so much for watching and enjoy the rest of the weekend 🧵😊❤️

[@sewonsister]

Hello! Thanks for the video. I actually made that pants pattern also. I was able to get them up over my hips, but they were huge through the legs. I got very frustrated and threw them in the corner. Seeing your video is making me want to find them and take the legs in to see if I can make them better. I made mine in a corduroy and I actually love the fabric. It's not a great pattern for me either, but maybe I can make them wearable. Happy sewing!

[@socarole66]

This pattern really is a mystery. I suppose I made a size too snug but the hip measurements worked for me plus the waist was a good fit on?! If I had gone bigger they would have been ridiculous. I hope you manage to salvage yours especially if it was in a nice fabric. I just don't see how mine could have worked without being in a stretch woven. Ah well, plenty other patterns out there 🤣. Thanks so much for your comment and making me feel a bit better! Good luck if you alter them 🧵😊

[@JanetteTaylor-q8x]

Lovely vlog, so picturesque where you live xx

[@socarole66]

Thank you, we are very fortunate to live in an area with a lot of woodlands and lakes around us, plus the sea! I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment 😊🧵

[@dianewilliams7931]

Carole, you're a brave girl to run through the water at that temperature! I would have turned around.😂 I admire you for actually running. I ran for a few years at my son's encouragement. He was on the cross country team in high school and still runs 20 years later! (Whoa! that makes me feel old to say my child has been out of high school for 20 years!😳) It turned out to just not be my thing but I do love a good walk, it just doesn't burn off the calories fast enough. I've made the McCalls 7122, View B (the cap sleeves). I love it!

[@socarole66]

Oh Diane, so many of my normal running routes have been shut for one reason or another recently so I just wanted to do a straight run without retracing my steps…so on I went 🤣🏃‍♀️💦💦. When I say run, I mean jog now as far as my poor knees will taking me! There is just something about it but walking is just as good and far less damaging on the joints! Glad you like the McCalls pattern as well, I imagine people avoid it as it says learn to sew, but who cares if it is a great shape. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@adelef4762]

Oh my goodness! I wish I’d seen this video before making these pants! I had the exact same problems you had with the baggy legs and those crazy waistband instructions and the tight fit over the hips. Like you, I made it work and they turned out fine. I made mine out of a heavy corduroy which makes it harder to wiggle over the hips but I can wear them. I love the style of these pants, so I may try again unless I find a better pattern like them. Thanks Carole!

[@socarole66]

Oh no! I'm so sorry for you but in a way I am glad you had the same issue and told me as a lot of people told me I had chosen the wrong size etc. At least you made it work. I'm thinking you could put a side zip in and they would be fine for another pair. Thanks again for letting me know 😅. 🧵😊

[@kes44p]

Waves & Wild have a free stocking pattern, a Santa hat too,

[@socarole66]

Oh thanks so much for that! I will have a look at their website. Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊🧵

[@annscott4031]

I’ve had a recent disaster with a dress pattern and the fit was just awful on me (3 inches of extra fabric in my back, I haven’t decided whether to do some major adjustments or just to abandon the pattern). Sometimes these just don’t work out do they. I am currently doing a sewing course for a trouser pattern block as I mostly wear trousers and would like the knowledge of how to make trousers fit me. I’ve also recently bought a new sewing machine and absolutely love it. You’re being very good at not unboxing this and waiting till Christmas. Finally love the dress you made, that fabric is glorious. ☺️

[@socarole66]

Oh gosh sorry to hear about your dress, I do find I need to take almost a triangle of fabric out of the back seam of dresses sometimes as I have a narrow back. It’s always worth having a go at altering if you have got that far! I was so unlucky with this trouser pattern as I don’t tend to have a problem with Simplicity but I suppose it depends on who designed it. I am being very well behaved with that big box in spare room! Thanks for watching and enjoy the weekend 🧵😊

[@margaretbaylis2399]

I had exactly the same problem as you - such a struggle to get them on and been sewing for 40 years but never done a waist band like that. I too narrowed the legs down quite a lot. Having adjusted the pattern I made another pair - they were OK but not great. Pattern in the bin.

[@socarole66]

Honestly I was so relieved to read your comment about that pattern as someone else has said the same thing to me today. Now I know for sure there was a problem with the drafting!! Like you, I have been sewing for many years and done a lot of Simplicity patterns but never come across a problem like I had with this one. My pattern will be heading to the charity shop I think! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it. 😊🧵

[@ZeldaSews]

See comma this is why I don't wear pants!😅😅😅 I love that dress on your dress form. The colors are beautiful!

[@socarole66]

Ha ha Zelda!! I wear trousers because I grew up with my Father always saying 'women shouldn't wear trousers'!!!! I'd rebelled from a young age believe me. I do like a dress though and that makes him happy 🥰. Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

A huge THANK YOU for your review of S9376!!! It was on my list of patterns to buy. Went to JoAnn's the other day, but didn't find it. So glad I didn't now. Beautiful M7122 dress! Will be the perfect garment on a cool spring day when you need a dress to wear. Can't wait to see your jumper (?) make with the beautiful blue sweater knit fabric. The blue/yellow dotted/striped fabric: wish I could find something as unique as that here. So pretty. Perfect for t-shirt tops! Those ironing rulers are great!!! Make ironing a specific hem length so quick and easy. Your grandboys are so cute in their shirts! 🥰 Always enjoy your photos at the end. You could have been a professional photographer! xx 💞

[@socarole66]

Hi Dori, thanks so much for your kind comments. I have lots of brightly coloured cardis that will compliment that dress well so hopefully I can wear it all year round. Those trousers were such a disappointment as I wanted them to be a new go to pattern. Even if the waistband issue hadn't arose those wide legs weren't me at all. I will be very nervous to try that ironing ruler for the first time that's for sure 🤣. Thanks for the photo compliment 😘. Hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving xxx

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Thanksgiving at the neighbor's house was great. So many dishes to choose from, so of course I had to have a little of everything. Ate too much!!!!@@socarole66

[@sewmuchsewing]

Hi Carole. I'm making a pair of pants with the same waistband as yours where you sew the elastic to one half of the waistband and fold the other half over it. I don't think it sits very nicely at all. Great job making the best of a crappy pattern, as you say they look fine. I agree the original baggy leg was just not 'you'. Great job on your dress, it looks lovely on you.

[@socarole66]

Isn't that an awful way to do a waistband?! I'd much rather make a channel and feed it through but I feel that if I'm reviewing a pattern I should follow the instructions. That pattern was such a disappointment but hey, I have others I know that work. Thanks goodness the dress turned out ok 🤣. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Your dress is gorgeous. Shame about the trouser pattern. Loving your knitted fabric. Exciting about the new sewing machine.

[@socarole66]

Thanks Lorraine. I was really pleased with that dress as initially was quite nervous of the bright fabric. It is so tough having the sewing machine in the house without opening it! Hope you have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@DebsWay]

I admire the patience you have with your sewing projects. You worked on those pants until they fit right --- or better, at least. Good for you! Lovely dress, too. You spent how much??? LOLOLOL...welcome to the club! It adds up quickly when you find so many things you can use or that you want to add to your sewing supplies. It just does! AND a new machine?!?!?! Now I'll be trying to figure out what you bought. I've been trying out embroidery machines at The Sewing Studio but I just don't believe I would put that kind of machine to much use. I never have been big on embroidering anything. I really do like the Brother machine I have and have been quite pleased with all the built-in decorative stitches it has. Do you really need to wait until Christmas to open the box? I admit, William and I have been guilty around here of opening our Christmas presents early (other years and this year) and then putting the box the item came in under our Christmas tree. Yes, we have done that! And it works very well for us, too...lololol... Anyway, enjoy your little getaway week-end!!

[@socarole66]

Oh Deb that made me laugh that you wrap up the empty boxes for Christmas Day 🤣. To be honest and I'm sure you appreciate, right now I don't have the time to sit and learn a new machine. As bad as mine is, at least it works and I have my Embroidery one as a good spare. After Christmas things slow down don't they, I can really get to grips with it then. Those trousers were a nightmare and looked nothing like the shape on the packet, hey Ho, I finished them and I'll wear them....but not in public 🤣. How wonderful that you have had a play with the machines at the Sewing studio. I agree, I don't think you would make good use of it but mine is such a good sewing machine as well. We are having a nice chilled out day away after a steep hill walk yesterday 😅. Have a good Sunday ❤️ xxx

[@DebsWay]

I will be waiting for the debut video...unless you perhaps, maybe, per chance, message the info to me. I CAN keep a secret! No, no...I will just wait with everyone else. OH, yes, William & I are like little kids when it comes to Christmastime. We love everything about the Christmas season! That's one of the reasons for our getting married during the week of Christmas. Yep! We're coming up on 10 years real soon!!

[@vansdeeley7000]

Franklin's have at least 2 shops in Essex. I bought my machine from their Colchester store and there is another in Chelmsford. Àlways exceptional service. X x

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment, in the back of my mind I did think they had other shops but didn't know where. They sound like they employ all the right staff which is so refreshing these days! 😊🧵

[@StitchHemSew]

Your dress is so gorgeous!!! Xxx

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much Clare! That fabric came from My Sewing Box in Dorset 👏🏼❤️

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Ugh trousers! I love that you managed to get a pair of trousers that are ok to wear at least - good for you. I absolutely love the dress. That fabric is gorgeous! Wow - that “delicate” knit fabric is absolutely stunning. I love all that texture. I have one of those ironing rulers and I never use it 😂 Oh my goodness - Katie sewing in your sewing room?! You have so much self control - that machine would have been out of that box right away if it were me! Hope you have a fabulous weekend away!! Xx 💞

[@socarole66]

Ha ha Izzy, I have to contort a bit to get into them but once they are on they are fine! The dress saved me this week believe me 🤣. I can't see me using that ruler either as I'm much more of an eyeball it type person 😅. I can't believe that Katie is so interested in sewing and ASKED to borrow a machine 😱. She went home with all the kit so I'm excited for her. I did give her the £99 machine though 🤣. Have a great weekend too xxx❤️

[@jankerslake5813]

Loved your new dress Carole - beautiful fabric. Great Eco-bee fabrics too. I must try an order from them. Agatha in Agatha’s cottage raves about them too. The hem presser is very useful, especially for straight long hems. Just wrap the size of your hem up to the relevant length on the tool and press. Your hem is then consistent. Really useful.

[@socarole66]

Thank you! I forgot to mention the dress fabric was in a knit box from a couple of months ago, initially I thought it was too bright but I love it made up! Thanks for letting me know re the hem presser, I do tend to eyeball it which doesn't always work out well 😂. I will definitely give it a try, thanks 😊🧵

[@karendiesner5008]

Hi Carole, I was sad to see the results of the trouser making! It was me that commented that I have that pattern and you are right, the unaltered look was pants (!) and how weird that you couldn’t get the waist band up beyond your thighs. I’m relieved that I could watch you and see how they turned out - I have a few trouser patterns and this one can go to the charity shop untouched by me! I have better things to do than to spend so much time fixing poor patterns - I know you do too, so it is sad you had to go through it. Better luck next time! Karen

[@socarole66]

I have to say, others have had success with that pattern but after the waistband issue I will say the size of the legs clinched it for me that I won't ever use the pattern again. It was just all too big, not at all like the envelope. I've done much better simplicity ones many times. Sorry to put you off! See if you can watch other videos on them as it could be me. As you say, there are just too many good patterns to make rather than wasting time altering ones!! Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@annsheldrake3554]

Beautiful photos.

[@socarole66]

I moan about the end of Summer every year, then I remember just how beautiful Autumn can be! Thanks so much for your comment 😊🧵

[@Lorij83]

You are a trooper. I hate wet shoes.

[@socarole66]

🤣 I have to say, some one told me years ago how to run through water without getting wet feet….heel first to displace the water and it works!!! Thanks for watching 😊🧵

[@noemir8262]

One of my favorite RTW pull on trousers had a flat front waist band and the back waistband was a medium weight ribbed knit fabric stitched onto elastic. I’d like to attempt that someday but I need to find a ribbed knit that is sturdy enough for frequent wear and laundering. I wonder if something like that would work with that problem pattern 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@socarole66]

It's funny, I've done so many similar patterns in wovens and never had this problem. As you say, if the back or the waistband was in a jersey or ponte that would have helped a great deal! That's a great tip for anyone doing this pattern. I won't be repeating it as the legs were just so big on me. Thanks so much for watching and your comment 🧵😊

[@sandralowe2874]

What a shame the trousers were not a success 😕 I still have a few makes that are same and “they will do” 😂 but your dress is beautiful 👍 the blue knitted fabric looked soft and when you put it up on yourself a lovely jumper will be stunning 😍 enjoy your weekend away 💐💐 by the way I would have turned roils and gone home rather than run through the water well done

[@socarole66]

I was so disappointed with those trousers believe me. Oh well, I do have other favourite patterns. That dress made my week believe me! I am excited to sew that knit fabric but it will need careful handling I think. Re the puddles, I have been so fed up recently of all my normal routes being blocked off for one reason or another I just wanted to do a route I knew the distance of.... so I plowed through 🏃🏻‍♀️💦. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@gingerninja_sews]

I love the sew over it ultimate trousers and there is a video from them to put a waistband on if you want. No pleats just darts 😊

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much. I've done quite a few trousers with this type of waistband but haven't had the issue that it is so much smaller than the hips to get them over 🤣. I'll check out that video thanks. Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@Lindam47]

I have had the same problem with the pants pattern. 😢. Ended up thinking it was too small and omitted the pleats from the front, still not happy with the finished make.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for letting me know you had trouble with it, there has to be an error then! I will admit that I haven't worn those trousers once and have now put them in the bag to go to the charity shop. I never felt happy with the fabric either so won't be making those again. Sorry to hear you had the same experience. There are plenty of other good patterns out there. 😊👖

[@sbrickett]

What stamina, Carole to stick with it and finish those trousers. That pattern would have gone into the garbage, there are easier to fit out there. I always measure a new pattern before cutting out to make sure, sometimes the pattern envelope has faulty measurements. Viv has found multiple patterns with errors and wrong instructions. I have found a few also. Karina has some very informative videos on pants fitting that covers waistbands that you might find interesting, if you don’t know. You are brave to try. I love the dress, that pattern suits you. Can’t wait to see your new machine. I’m staying out of the stores today, I don’t need anything, I’m trying to declutter my house. Lol😅

[@socarole66]

Thanks Sue. The crazy thing is I did measure the pattern pieces, hips, waist etc and all ok but didn't think that as the waist is smaller than the hips I wouldn't be able to get them on if it wasn't stretch fabric 🤣. I have never had the issue with similar patterns before even with the same flat fronts. There must be some issue if someone else had the same thing, as you say, over the years Viv has found a lot of errors. I will never attempt that pattern again anyway as the legs were giant on me, not slimmer leg like on the front cover. Hey ho, I will still wear them. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for your suggestions 🧵😊

[@kathleenrueter3142]

Maybe sticking to Lutterloh is better for you!! 😊. I know I do not have good luck with The Big Four anymore….just saying… All turned out very lovely! ❤

[@socarole66]

Ha ha thanks Kathleen, you may well be right but actually this is the first Simplicity trouser pattern that has let me down! The Style arc one I did recently didn't work either. I guess like ready to wear shopping, in some stores the clothes fit and others they don't. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@teresascott6917]

Carole, I have made these three times and each time was an epic fail. therefore, I have no idea where you went wrong. I have chucked this pattern and not willing to try it a 4th time.

[@socarole66]

Oh I'm so happy to read your comment that you had a disaster with this pattern! Sorry 🤣. That is going in the bin for me too as even if the waist had fit the legs were giant on me. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊

[@cindytaylor5466]

Hello, when I looked up McCall's 7122, it didn't have a tie in the back. Did you just add yours? Thanks!

[@socarole66]

Hi there, yes I did add a tie. Sorry I may have forgotten to say that? I always do to give it more options but it doesn't really need it at all. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Are they meant to have a zip?

[@socarole66]

No they weren't and I doubled checked that after. It's funny as I've had two comments from people today saying they had the same issue so clearly something was wrong! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 😊🧵

[@SewMyTime]

A combination and Big 4 patterns -UGH!! I have never succeeded yet and I am not an odd shape. You salvaged them though- hats off to you. Your dress is lovely and colour is wonderful on you. Beautiful knit fabric - would make a lovely sweater dress. Just bought a hemming ruler after watching other bloggers wax lyrical about them. New machine - can’t wait to see what you bought!!!! Such restraint.

[@socarole66]

Thank goodness for the dress eh? Those trousers are wearable but certainly not my favourite. That knit fabric is so gorgeous , I hope it keeps its shape when worn. I am showing a lot of restraint believe me, especially as my current machine keeps playing up! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Forgot to mention: If you could find some Disney fabric in a t-shirt knit weight, perhaps Katie would enjoy making herself a shirt??? 😊

[@socarole66]

Now there is an idea!! I can sell almost anything to her if Disney related 👏🏼. Watch this space!! Xx

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Yeah, I got the feeling that Katie was a huge Disney fan from what I saw on your videos. I think JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby has a good selection of Disney prints in quilting cotton, but not sure about knits. Next time you're in a fabric store in the US or anywhere else it would be worth a look. Is Katie going to be gifted your old sewing machine? 😊@@socarole66

[@socarole66]

@@SewAndTellwithDori Funny how things work out but I tried to get the shop to take my old machine and he wouldn't because it is linked to a big chain store and not a version he would sell. If Katie does like sewing then yes, she is welcome to my machine and I would be so happy to give it to her rather than try and sell privately, I'm rubbish at those things 🤣 xx

[@DarHarper-i8o]

So sorry the pants didn't work. Peggy Sagers has a video on fitting pants . Her company is Silhouette Sewing Patterns. Maybe that will help. Your other makes are Lovely!

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much. I don’t ever have an issue with Simplicity normally, these were just stupidly slim around the waist and with only half being elasticated there was no way it would fit unless I made it larger🤣 Having said that I have done more or less the same patterns without issues, at least I found a review where someone had the same problem. Thanks for the channel tip, I will have a look at that. Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@jammymommy]

Here’s the thing: vivzy doesn’t have curvy hips…so that might be why her pants went up okay😉❤️

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for that comment. I'm thinking I just perhaps needed a bigger size but then the whole pair would have been even bigger on me! Have a great weekend 🧵😊

[@jammymommy]

@@socarole66 thank you for the McCalls dress recommendation, though! Gonna have to pick that one up!

[@melaniedelaurell]

uh oh I have this pattern have earmarked fabric for it, doing view A this is worrying

[@socarole66]

Oh dear, I am so sorry if I have worried you. Do check out other peoples versions of it, judging by the reviews I found, it was the smaller sizes that didn't work and also of course, the type of fabric. Good luck and please let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@vansdeeley7000]

Franklin's have at least 2 shops in Essex. I bought my machine from their Colchester store and there is another in Chelmsford. Àlways exceptional service. X x