Sew, We Meat Again: Carving Up a Tailor's Ham & Sausage -- Useful Sewing Tools for Costumers

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

These are adorable! Now my ironing board is threatening to turn into a charcuterie board...

[@ShannonMakes]

Omg, I love all these additional puns and meat references that are coming in the comments section!! 🍗🍗

[@lieselemay]

This was freaking hilarious. You are truly a hidden KZbin gem. Hope you have been well! Have a great day! (I have to go and binge every thing of yours I missed during the last 5 months of chaos while my brain forced me into seclusion.)

[@ShannonMakes]

Aww, I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the lovely words!! (and yes, brains can be very fickle and occasionally frustrating, but I'm happy to hear from you, and hope all is well on your end as well!)

[@DEMIPINTEcreations]

Hams down this was one of my favourite videos of yours! I remember you sharing little bites of progress during your design phase and I'm super happy it turned out so well!

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so glad you came to watch the final reveal, after all the progress shots!

[@JillianEve]

This was delightfully goofy and I love it *sew* much!!! 😁

[@connieacree4006]

You are such a creative genius. I love your work and love to watch your videos. 😊❤❤

[@LinaPiprek]

OMG the ham pun counter in the corner! I can't 😂 This is AMAZING!

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, thanks Lina!

[@chanelmccoy5228]

If you happen to live where they have a Home Depot, they instantly collect any saw dust that is produced by cutting lumber in the machine that does the cutting. They just throw it away and have happily, if curiously, given it to me for free. That was what I used to fill my not as fancy or funny ham.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, great tip! Someone else in my local Buy Nothing group (where I asked for this sawdust) said the same thing! Big thanks for posting it for others to see, because it's a great free source! (the only potential downside being there might be some treated lumber particles in it)

[@chanelmccoy5228]

@@ShannonMakes that's true - I should also add that they just cut the wood as is, so I found a staple and some shredded price tags as well. Still, free is fabulous!

[@cherylhuot4436]

The Mom in me was screaming when you were standing in that shopping cart!!! Love the sewing Ham! Very clever. Very cute.

[@ShannonMakes]

😂😂thank you! It was fun to check this project off the list after wanting to do it for quite a while!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I only made it a few months using rolled up towels. They’re okay for larger curves, but I was cranking out face masks, and it was just so difficult! So a tailor’s ham raced up to the top of my sewing tools Wishlist, and I made sure to get one as soon as I could. Good decision on my part- I live my tailors ham. Now I just need a sausage or a sleeve board. I’m thinking a wooden sleeve board because I can also make it do double duty as a clapper. Also, I really appreciate your dedication to the puns. It’s right up there with Morgan Donner’s Chemise a la Reine-bow.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, a wooden buck will be a future project of mine (but like... way in the future, once I'm back on the right continent, b/c I'm *not* traveling with that XD), and if I remember correctly, With My Hands Dream has a pretty good tutorial?

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

You never think you need a tailors ham until you do! Lol this is amazing!

[@ShannonMakes]

So true!! I use mine ALL the time (and my mother just asked for one for Christmas!!)

[@Nebulouslystarlight]

I think I went through all the stages of grief at least four times in 12 minutes 😭😂 really hamming it up there with the puns. A+ 12/10 These are super cute, and I may have to get a kit soon 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

omg, your comments are so consistently next level, I adore it! The kits are currently on pause because I ran out last week, but Spoonflower just shipped the next batch, and I'm going to the fabric store today to find matching wool, so they should be up and running in a week or so!

[@Nebulouslystarlight]

@@ShannonMakes 😎👉👉 I do my best 😂 Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for them. I can't wait for the luau!

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

Love the end products, but enjoyed the puns even more! 😂 I made my own sleeve roll a while ago, but haven’t been thrilled with it. I like your extra layer of fabric, and I guess I just need to stuff it even more! Sawdust would have been a better choice in hindsight, but I had the pine shavings, so I used it! 😅

[@ShannonMakes]

Ahahah, glad you liked it! Having stuffed mine with sawdust that was bordering on being shavings (size-wise), I definitely have to say that pounding the everloving daylight out of it while stuffing it was a big help. And even so, it's currently (15 months after creation) a bit deflated, so I've actually saved the sawdust from making my sewing table --video out next week 😉 -- and am planning on re-stuffing both tools with the finer grade sawdust.

[@TruFlyFox]

I finally got my kit and I am SUPER excited to get it made. Watching again to make sure I am going to do it right. Thanks for the adorable pattern.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh yay, I'm so glad you received it!! I recommend stuffing with the finest sawdust you can get your hands on - I used sawdust that was nearer to wood shavings (just because that was all that was available to me) and it worked well, but did slowly compress over time, and I'm due to open it up and top the shavings back up... which, actually, I will be completely emptying it out and refilling it with the sawdust from making my sewing table, which is kinda fun. But that's my recommendation, otherwise I LOVE my hams, and use them all the freaking time!

[@TruFlyFox]

@@ShannonMakes gotcha! I was thinking about using wood pellets, dampened, then allowed to dry. They are super fine sawdust.

[@accessoryqueen1]

This was awesome! My husband and I watched it and cracked up! And he wants the kit!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Lol, in my mini notification of your comment, I read it as, "and he wants the KILT" which really confused me 🤣. I'm so glad you two enjoyed it, and you can definitely still get a kit (hide it until his birthday?!) 😁

[@accessoryqueen1]

@@ShannonMakes 😹

[@bsquared9647]

Terrific! Both your fabric creation and your puns 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathleennewbern480]

Mine arrived today! You have brought so much joy into my life over and over.

[@ShannonMakes]

Ooooh, yay! I'm so glad it's finally in your possession, and may it bring much humour to your sewing projects!

[@raevynwoods9403]

What a good idea! I've often thought how funny it is that those things are called hams, but I've never thought to take it further than that. I'm glad you did! And although a literal ham might not be my personal style, I'll definately use this video in the future to make a sewing ham for myself!

[@ShannonMakes]

If a literal ham isn't quite your style, there are a couple free templates to be found online if you don't want to draw your own ☺️

[@jackiedesiraye]

omg. first video i see of yours and immediately subscribed. also, i love these so much that i just purchased your hams. no regrets. cannot wait to receive them. thank you for sharing because i lost my sausage during my move 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh no, a sausage on the loose! 🌭 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and of course thank you for buying a ham and supporting the channel and subscribing... you're amazing! Can't wait for you to get the 🍗🍗

[@Marie-jx7pg]

What a mouthwatering idea! It turned out bizarre and perfect.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!! 🍗🍍

[@astridafklinteberg298]

Hysterical!! BTW-sawdust filling is the best! It absorbs moisture (which is vital for a ham). Great job!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🍗🍍🤣

[@janasews7946]

This was delightful! And I appreciate the silly puns, Insta"ham" made me laugh out loud :D Also this was the first video of yours I watched, but certainly not the last!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it (I certainly had fun making it), and I'm also happy that you've found my channel :D

[@linr8260]

Omg this is one of the best things I have ever seen. Absolute genius. Severely tempted to try to figure out the nightmare that would be shipping.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, it was super fun to make! If you want to investigate shipping, send me an email. I'm already looking into the Netherlands and Australia :-)

[@woodenkat8971]

I love how you ham it up!

[@ShannonMakes]

And I love how my viewers have risen to the challenge in the comments section

[@MuseAndDionysus]

This video is absolutely ridiculous and I love it! Also I'm here for the meat puns 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

...the restraint it took to keep them PG was... palpable 😂

[@MuseAndDionysus]

@@ShannonMakes 😂 That's a CoSy after dark video lol

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@@ShannonMakes I’m currently remembering the principal from 10 Things I Hate About You and all her meat related euphemisms.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@katherinemorelle7115 oh, I haven't watched that movie in a small eternity, thanks for reminding me of it!

[@melusinenoArashi]

I loved the punt and also the pineapple pin cushion, it was the cherry on the cake.

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL... yessss!!!!

[@MildredCady]

This is so adorable.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

I LOVE a good pun. Thanks for the smile!

[@ShannonMakes]

oh absolutely! Any time :-D

[@agimagi2158]

Such a hillarious idea!!

[@ShannonMakes]

This project has been on my mind for close to a year now, waiting for the right moment to realize it! XD

[@cherolynwolf5913]

I finished the book you talked about, it was so good, I really enjoyed it!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh fantastic! I just snarfed down another book by her in two days, The Rose Code, this one entirely set in World War III, and would also highly recommend it!!

[@juliabreckner2759]

Super cute!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@nevem5010]

So silly, I love it!

[@anniehosking2408]

Delightfully absurd! Great fun.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@haakdraakje]

Loved this one! Keep the puns coming.

[@ShannonMakes]

I am glad you liked it! Unfortunately if I had to spend as much time on *every* script, I don't know that I'd be able to do more than one a month XD

[@klynndubois6200]

Mine arrived this week ❤. Now I’m off to the garage to make some sawdust 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

Ooooh, have fun! Hope you enjoy it!

[@tiffanytomasino335]

Maybe not the best video to watch in the quiet lull of work. My coworkers probably thing I’m losing it. 😂 Still this punning adventure was ham-tactic thank you for sharing

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it, that script took me SO long 😂🍗🌭

[@sallylang2576]

So fun!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🍗🍍🌭

[@CostumeLiterate]

I love all the meat puns!

[@ShannonMakes]

Sometimes I just can't help myself... 😆

[@joycehunt1307]

This was fun, thank you!

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch AND comment, it always makes my day a bit brighter ❤️

[@GeekySquidoo]

This is so much fun! Thank you for sharing :)

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching & commenting, it always cheers us creators up to hear from people who like our work!

[@rd6203]

You're a genius

[@ShannonMakes]

Why thank you :-D :-D

[@naritariko9390]

OMG I love it! 🤩

[@ShannonMakes]

Yay, I'm so glad!

[@mandylavida]

brilliant

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 😂😂

[@JustJulij]

This is ridiculous I love it

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank youuuu!! 😆😆

[@WitchOracle]

I love this!! Would you ever allow the yardage to be sold on spoonflower?

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I think for now I will continue to distribute it personally, since there is virtually no profit to be made by selling it as yardage, and while I'm not looking to become rich off of tailor's hams, it's also pretty much the only source of remuneration I have for these projects 🙃

[@haakdraakje]

Shannele blanket 😍

[@ShannonMakes]

...I don't get the reference?! (but I did so much filming and editing for CoSy that it's all a bit blurry!)

[@haakdraakje]

@@ShannonMakes you have a blanket full of corgis!

[@haakdraakje]

@@ShannonMakes around minute 9

[@ShannonMakes]

@@haakdraakje oooh, my beach towel! Yes, it's one of my favorites - bright, summery colors AND corgis!!!

[@terrylopez5452]

And a Taylor’s ham is Pork Roll in southern New Jersey! 😀

[@ShannonMakes]

That is what I discovered, in my various Google attempts to find some fabric (and the ensuing targeted ads....)

[@kieraoona]

Really *hamming it up* with the puns ;)

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, absolutely! And many viewers such as yourself have stepped up to join in as well, and I *love* it!

[@MiahGrace]

Hambedextrious. you've killed me.

[@ShannonMakes]

I live to serve 😂😂 (....serve up a platter of sewing tools, that is)

[@geminigem599]

That was cute….😊

[@ShannonMakes]

thank you!

[@Nerdygoddess]

Lol, you have my mom's plates! Also, please pardon me while I do some budgeting gymnastics...

[@ShannonMakes]

They're MY mom's plates too, lol! I think they're the plates of a certain generation 🙃

[@kellybryson7754]

Cute!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@blufaerie]

The puns! 😂😂😂

[@ShannonMakes]

You know, when the writing of the script takes longer than the making of the project... XD XD

[@mfg2324]

I love the project and the puns - even though I'm a vegan 😄I'm just gonna make a tofu ham 🤷‍♀️

[@ShannonMakes]

The good news: that texture will be way easier to replicate than a honey glazed ham XD

[@mfg2324]

@@ShannonMakes true 😂

[@klynndubois6200]

I want one!

[@ShannonMakes]

I sell them on my Ko-Fi store 🥰

[@klynndubois6200]

Yay! Can’t wait to see it all in person!🎉

[@RedPandaHomebody]

Any chance of kits at this late date, or you putting it up on spoonflower for ordering? Just found this hilarious and was disappointed to follow the link and find no kits! Was planning to send the idea to my husband for a Christmas present!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, glad you asked!! I have another order on the way, and kits should be together by mid to late August :-D

[@RedPandaHomebody]

Great!

[@ShannonMakes]

@Ally_rph They are now available again, but I should warn you, they've sold quite quickly, and there are only 4 left of this batch, so if you want one, I'd recommend to order quickly! ko-fi.com/shannonmakes/shop

[@Catsface99]

Hi I am wondering if you have any tailors ham print, sausage sleeve, and pineapple pincushion's left to purchase. Thanks, Elisa

[@ShannonMakes]

Not at the moment, sorry

[@Catsface99]

Aw that is too bad@@ShannonMakes

[@katmusswoodwind]

Bad puns? ✅ Sewing? ✅ Self sufficient solution to a problem✅ This is me sorted for the evening 😂🍷🍫

[@ShannonMakes]

So glad you're enjoying all the videos, love seeing your comments like little bread crumb trails through my archives 😆💙

[@katmusswoodwind]

Haha that's me!

[@ktlovely]

HAHA I lost my sh*t at "instaham"

[@ShannonMakes]

My mission in life is complete (well, maybe actually that'll be if you tell me it made Rich chuckle, lol)

[@katmusswoodwind]

Ah did I miss the boat with opportunities to buy a kit? 😢

[@ShannonMakes]

I usually reorder more from Spoonflower when my stock runs low enough, but they literally just sold out two (three?) days ago, and with all the other chaos in my life, I haven’t had the chance to order/wash/cut/package more kits, but am planning on doing that in late August!

[@katmusswoodwind]

Oooh ok that's good news ☺️ thank you x

[@katmusswoodwind]

Also... Life chaos is a good excuse for you right now ❤️😉 (love the pictures of it!!)

[@wandagambling6523]

I told myself three times I wasn't going to watch this as I'm planning on possibly buying $500 worth of fabric and I don't need cute accessories, but....

[@ShannonMakes]

Well the good news (for you) is that they're currently sold out, although you can still get on a wait list to be notified when I restock (instructions can be found by going to my Kofi store and clicking on the Tailors Ham link)... thank you for watching regardless of the temptation XD

[@ello_verity7667]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ShannonMakes]

I take it you enjoyed it 😃

[@ello_verity7667]

@@ShannonMakes Oh you know, just a little bit 😁 Fantastic make, loved watching it

[@ShannonMakes]

@@ello_verity7667 thank you so much ☺️☺️

[@garylynch5355]

Lol but I don't eat meat

[@ShannonMakes]

you'll have to design your own tailoring zucchini and melon, then 🍉🍆