Sew with Me! Chatty Sewing Vlog in My New Workspace | Modest Outfits | Mennonite Mom Life

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I forgot to say at the end . . .to make these dresses nursing friendly, when I am about due I will open up the sideseams under the arms and add 6 in. invisible zippers to the dresses. I didn't want to do that now because I wanted to see if the dresses would even work. . . and also I'm a little rusty on installing invisible zippers so I'm saving that for another day!

[@momoftwo5477]

Ha, never thought of that! Genius!

[@ghostlyrose8946]

Thanks for the tip! I was wondering if I missed you saying something about it. I see all my clothes and I'm always looking for nursing dress tips. Wonderful dresses!

[@janetk7196]

I was just going to ask how you nurse with them , lol. Makes more sense to me now if there will be a zipper.

[@rndsaneo2172]

Oh! Do film that process please, it will be interesting to see how you do it so I can try it whenever I’m nursing again 💕😂

[@savannahhoward3960]

I can’t wait to see that tutorial!!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I love the shot of your husband stopping down to talk to you while you are sewing! It’s so sweet!

[@jacklynlaperriere8212]

I've been sewing since I was 12, I'm now 66. I've always loved making my own things. Used to make a lot of my daughters clothes when she was young. Recently was making hundreds of Covid face coverings. Love both your dresses.

[@mrs.penner9048]

I enjoy sewing. And enjoyed watching this. Wouldn't mind, if you would do more of this and little girl dresses too.

[@spunkycat6144]

Oh my, that's the perfect gift....a recipe book from people from church...ah, so thoughtful.

[@stella6576]

Girl what can u NOT do? 😅 your energy always makes motivates me

[@crystinanna7829]

I thought the same thing! Why didn’t I stick to seeing or piano when I was a kid?! I can’t do either anymore and she does both and so much more!! I need to get back into one. Having a relaxing, creative hobby is so good for busy moms

[@shanele]

Hi Megan! I just want to say that I love watching all your content. I do not share the same beliefs or lifestyle as you, but I am so glad I found your channel a year or two ago. I am a beginner sewer and your sewing videos motivate me to keep practicing and better that skill.Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos. 💕

[@TheMumfordMob]

Yes, children are good distractions. Such blessings. :) Great tutorial, my 7-year-old daughter was impressed that you can make your own dresses! We loved the red one, great job!

[@CJ62348]

Love your dresses. Yes, caused me to want to get sewing. Love how you can cut these out and sew them up. So fast! Great work!

[@lindamcdermott5475]

I made my first clothes when I was 11. As a teenager I taught neighbor ladies to sew. I studied home Economics in college, majoring in clothing. Since then I sewed for myself and three daughters. I do a lot of charity quilts now. You are very talented and creative adapting your patterns. I enjoy your channel and all the things you do. Congratulations on the new baby. Naughty Fox is not a good name 😀! Keep looking. I love your new sewing room with the L shaped desk.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

I started sewing 58 years ago and I still love it!! I do a lot of needlework, quilting etc. your dresses turned out just beautifully!! Very flattering!! Perfect for now and after baby is born. Your children are precious!!! Your husband as well!!!

[@stephaniesaucedo5760]

I don't usually gravitate towards these type of videos and that is exactly why I will watch it! I am in a season of wanting to learn more and step out of some comfort zones where I am not growing. Excited to watch. I'm already enjoying the fabric cutting sequences 😊

[@pjl2963]

Modest, lovely, comfortable...beautiful! Well done, Megan! The russet color looks so pretty on you with your blue eyes. I would love to see more sewing videos, as you can manage them!

[@emilyyoder8665]

“I’m a good distraction!” (So sweet!) What pretty dresses! And personally when I was pregnant I didn’t enjoy clothes that felt too tight so they look so comfy to me, having some space! 😊 This did inspire me to get back to sewing, I usually have to kinda be in the mood. I make most of my dresses and some for my daughters as well. And I need to get to teaching my oldest daughter more about sewing! What a cute space you have to sew in! Thanks for the inspiration! 🧡 ...also, I learned a new thing watching you, how you snipped the fabric to know where the middle is! I usually put a pin in but this feels easier!

[@sewamelia]

I love the blue and white floral dress -so nice! I am working on a skirt at the moment to match a dress I made for my daughter. Love sewing!

[@amieparham7657]

That black/navy floral fabric is called a "French Terry" type fabric. I really like those for joggers or hoodies. 😊 And your dress you did for pictures, it may have been that the fabric was too thick and didn't have a great drape to it, so it stuck out more than the brushed polyester or the French Terry. French Terry with some modal or bamboo makes excellent cardigans also!

[@patriciahusk3428]

I think both of the dresses look amazing on you😘! The polka dot dress is my favorite! Your quick sewing day dinner looked so good. I really love your new sewing space!

[@celestehopedesignsbysis1]

I love the blue flowered dress. It looks very classy. Great job!

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

Luv,luv,luv, your dresses. You made it look so easy. Thank you. Please do more sewing for all of us.

[@jenniferriske1328]

I sew so I love your sewing videos. That's actually how I found you.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I love to hear it!

[@allyssaedwards1261]

Sewing is how I found her too! Stayed for the rest of the great content

[@lindabiron7924]

I’m SO impressed you have been wearing the same size for 10 years! I never know what size I’m gonna be 6 months from now! I initially found you when you did a sewing blog, and I’m glad I did. You’re looking wonderful! 💕

[@bobbysandycam9677]

Adding an herbal tea bag to my water has been a game changer!! Thanks so much for the tip! Love the sewing video also! And your sewing room is so nice!

[@amandalehnertz7319]

I love sewing and I love watching and seeing what others create. The detail at the waist is super cute.

[@carolberubee]

Beautifully done! That rust color is gorgeous. And congrats to Josh on his tournament.

[@Dana-mb1hd]

I love your every single videos of yours… thank you for helping me as a mama more than you’ll ever know!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@cjlayne]

I don't know why I love your videos so much, but I find them calming and they make me happy. I am older, my kids are grown, and I don't sew or even cook a lot anymore...but I really enjoy watching you and your sweet family.

[@BettyHorn]

I'm a wannabe, and I'm 66 years old! But that's ok. You're never too old to learn! And I don't wear dresses all the time, but I probably would if I had more! So comfy!

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I'm 68, I've always knitted for myself and my family sewed a bit in the past too for my girls and I but when they moved out I perused my career I retired at 63 and first thing husband done unknown to me during my final week working was to transform our smallest bedroom into a craft room for me. I love cardmaking etc. I already owned an antique singer hand crank machine he bought me when we first married after seeing my reactions to it at a flea market. I also owned a state of the art electric machine I was in town with my friends for lunch one day and when I got home he took me into craft room and there sitting under the window is an old singer treadle machine I'd always wanted one as I had learned to see using my great aunts treadle machine. I see costumes for church productions etc. My electric machine has found a new home with my daughter and I'm loving using my new treasure. I'm planning when the lockdown ends here to begin to make myself something simple like this so go for it not only will you have something that was made by you but that fits you as you want.

[@BettyHorn]

@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 my sister has 2 treadle machines....one belonged to my great-aunt and the other to my grandmother. She is a master quilter and uses them both for her quilting.

[@karin0963]

@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. I look forward to getting my grandmother's treadle machine one day. It's from the late 1800s. I just to get it shipped here and find a special place for it.

[@PBlair-ul4eo]

I love sewing too. Lately, I've been sewing receiving blankets for my nieces and aprons for my daughters and granddaughter. Now, I've busy crocheting 2 christening afghans for 2 of my daughters who are expecting. I really enjoyed watching this video and love your new sewing room. I will be making a spare room that I used for a nursery for my babies into a sewing room, and I am very excited to begin that project.

[@danabrum]

Those dresses are super cute. Great job! You’re adorable with your emerging bump. I’m excited to watch this baby progress.

[@878lulu]

Oh how I loved this video….I’m Pentecostal and also dress modestly. I really really wish I could sew clothes for my daughters and myself. Maybe this will be the year I learn! You have inspired me❤️

[@GLASgirl05]

I am pregnant too and can't find clothes exactly like I want them so I've been playing with the idea of making a dress. You made it look so doable that I just started searching for patterns to give it a try. Thanks!

[@suzisaintjames]

Yup! It's always nice to have some verses on the wall... especially! when you discovered that you sewed the skirt on wrong side out! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@joniweaver9951]

I enjoy sewing and thankfully so, since I have myself and 3 daughters to sew for! Beautiful dresses and live the way they fit!

[@janellmichael2166]

You could use that little square of fabric you had leftover to put pockets in/on your dress or make your daughter a little hair scrunchie to match your dress or use it to make an applique or some other type of accent on a dress/top for her so you'd match.

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

Luv, luv both of your dresses. The red/orange dress, is a really good color on you. Great video. Keep sewing.

[@ozarkview928]

I was taught to always cut the biggest part first as in skirts etc

[@Knitterbug]

Sewed right along with you today! Really loved the rust colored dress, and I’m excited to see that sweet bump grow. Kids are such a blessing! ❤️

[@tishamoore3514]

I love the dresses, they look great on you! The navy is my favorite!

[@rachelleanderson1141]

Beautiful dresses! I enjoyed watching your video this evening while I sewed the binding on a quilt. It is hot here in Michigan too. Thank you for the wonderful content as always.

[@amandamendoza4181]

I love to sew. I have yet to make myself a dress. Thank you for the inspiration! They both turned out wonderfully!👏 With 4 kids a sewing room is a dream for me that will have to wait. Yours is amazing.😁

[@deborahspooner8046]

Great! The material in the first dress was thicker, and does not ‘float’ as well. Second one looks well on you. Love your approach. Simple, open practical and true to your beliefs.

[@mamagamer9505]

The rust matches the nursery now how nice!!!

[@olgatellomorrow5898]

Dress looks beautiful! I love your creativity

[@nikkijohnson552]

What a delight to find your podcast and watch your makes….and family!

[@denisebrann8563]

Sewing is a skill that I wish I had learned at a younger age. The dresses looked great on you. So impressed that you/your mom make your patterns. Your dinner looked delicious.

[@debbiewood3819]

...I love 'em!, Megan ........ Your such a precious young mama!....blessings!

[@MyMumMakes]

Love the dresses you made! I sew too but mostly for my kids (hence my channel name). You're right though that is so nice to have a creative outlet to break up the monotony of regular Mum life. Even though it's such a blessing to be home with our kids, sometimes it's necessary for Mum to be the focus

[@cherylchastain1962]

Just stumbled across your channel and how refreshing! You took me back many years to my days of sewing on my dining room table with littles running around playing under the table. I loved to make simple dresses similar to yours and prided myself in making one "in a day" to wear to an event in the evening. I am in a much different season of my life but will continue to tune in from time to time.

[@michellegadwah3470]

Love the dresses 👗. Your so talented with all you do . A modern day renaissance woman 👩.

[@jessicaraush2332]

That red dress is so pretty. You could add leggings and boots for the fall and it will definitely transition well

[@Bel_c219]

Love Ur videos, sewing is such a great hobby I enjoy doing it myself. Your dresses look great &so easy to fit in.. Keep up the good work.

[@jodigrant8835]

Love your seeing videos. I'm in my 50s and my mum taught me to sew. Your videos inspire me to get back to the machine 😁🌹

[@spunkycat6144]

Your videos always bring a smile to my face and joy to my soul.

[@dianecrews6130]

Your dresses are beautiful and especially beautiful on you. I really really like the rust colored one. I enjoyed your video and will be watching for more

[@heatherdoolittle2204]

You totally make me want to sew a dress. This is just the type of dress I love to wear!

[@emilyblaich4846]

You are so talented. And no shame on the white M&Ms, I bought a bag of all green for a trail mix I took to a family gathering for St. Patrick's Day! My nieces thought I picked all the green ones from a regular bag!

[@gloriamedina6908]

Hi Megan! I really like that red dress ! Great Job !

[@weaver7249]

They look terrific! I am a sweets as well and I enjoy your sewing videos (since I have adult grandchildren). I do love your life.

[@annrakowski5267]

Awesome job on your dresses!! They’re beautiful!! I so want to make my own!! Thanks for the great video!!💝

[@bobbiejoyce1402]

You are AMAZING!!!! You are so encouraging. Thank you giving of your time and your gifts. 🙏💜😄

[@alieketimmerman6453]

Love how they turned out! I also sew for myself; mostly skirts, shirts and dresses. Wish I had more time for it. Sometimes you just have to do it and start a project

[@emilydowan919]

As a non-sewer, I Love to see what you make. I think it’s an amazing skill x

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

I’m wearing such a similar dress today, with the hidden zippers for nursing. I didn’t sew it but I’ve been wanting to lay it out for a pattern and try to copy it to make several more. My grandmother was an amazing seamstress but she passed away when I was very young so my sewing skills are just self-taught. 🙈… your sewing room is a dream!!!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I love the gray dress! It’s adorable on you! ❤️

[@marylove5140]

You did a really good job on them. I like both of them.

[@denisepineda1788]

Those two dresses came out so cute. I’d love to wear either one of them. I love knits. I’m not sewing clothes much these days. I started quilting and am in the process of making quilts for all of my 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. So far I’ve done finished quilts for 5 of the grandkids and 1 great grandson. I’m getting ready to start the quilt for the great granddaughter hopefully before her baby shower. Then I will just have 6 more to go!

[@rubinatariq9692]

I saw your video for the first time I like it you are so talented. Have you learn stitching or self taught your sewing room is so nice. Keep the good work up

[@OasisAcres42]

I am a seamstress ^~^ been seriously sewing since Jan 2020. my daughter's both have different body types and it's really hard to find premade clothes for them. So I both alter and create for them ^~^ my son likes it when I make for him so I do ^~^ it's fun and special since I'm getting to start to teach him to ^~^ I also quilt. I have not had much luck making for myself yet. I really love watching your videos. It's really inspiring and heartwarming

[@wilmapennings7537]

Well done! If you were stuck with not enough material, you could line the bodice with a light colour you have on hand. I always have something extra around.

[@SandraGomez-pg2fu]

Oh how you reminded me of my early days of sewing an the many many times I sewed wrong pieces together… thank you for being such a lovely and honest sewer… love your program…

[@leadmetopeacejeanie]

I love the dresses you made. Both of them! I'm going to make a couple for myself! Thank you so much! xxoo

[@marypennington3525]

Megan I really love your kitchen table and chairs it looks very country to me and I love all country looks.

[@mallorymott1067]

I sew mainly for my daughters and have just started sewing for myself. If you have not tried pdf patterns, they are game changers. I’ve really enjoyed Love Notions women’s patterns and they have maternity and nursing options!

[@beatrice364]

Lovely. I'm also brushing up my sewing (and with 2 kids )

[@thespicyrose]

Thank you for the inspiration, Megan! I’m a sewing newbie and my dream is to sew my own clothes. You help me gain courage!

[@lisas321]

I love the way the dresses turned out! Love the sewing videos-wish I had the talent you do!! You’re so pretty pregnant and such a great mom. Take care, prayers and love.

[@kaybitner1131]

An easy gathering trick is to use dental files and zig zag over it then pull the floss. It's pretty quick! If you use waxed floss it also goes very smoothly.

[@listay1]

Such gorgeous dresses. Such fun colours too.

[@charlotta5660]

I've been sewing for most of my life (so maybe 30 years?) and it's such a satisfying hobby.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Oh dear! Don't judge my amateur techniques! 🧡

[@charlotta5660]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked I'd never judge you (or anyone else)! Everyone is on their own journey and I really appreciate your sewing videos. Especially since I became a mother myself - I'm impressed by how productive you are!

[@inesantos_mkt]

Megan I love your sewing videos so much !

[@TheDailyKVlogs]

These dresses are beautiful! I'm realizing that so many maternity dresses have low cut necklines or are so short (well above the knee). I would LOVE to make my own so i know it's exactly what I'm looking for, but I'm not quite brave enough yet...This video has helped me see that it's possible and so much less expensive than going to a store any buying a dress! Thank you!! Also, great idea to make it nursing friendly. I'm WAAAAAY far away from being able to even consider putting a zipper in anything, but it's so smart!!

[@denisekorver2047]

Enjoyed your video! Dresses look great on you! I enjoy sewing my 2 daughter's dresses & my own! I love sewing plain, but also enjoy being creative sometimes!

[@MalloryJames1]

Sitting here sewing on a dress for a wedding and watching your video! I love watching and it keeps me going to have something familiar to watch (also menno)

[@hazelcoate9203]

The dresses are lovely, That's a great idea cutting two layers for the bodice, I will do that myself, next time I make a dress. also I use ordinary zips as they last longer than invisible zips , my preference.

[@cheriwilliams7001]

I’m a beginner quilter, but I’m going to try one of your dress patterns. By the way, I love the colored arches on the walls in your home. They’re beautiful.

[@amberparker3812]

Really enjoyed watching this video while I put the finishing touches on my wedding dress. 💕

[@Danielle-jm4wr]

I loved the video😍 I love to sew and actually have a dress cut out and you really motivated me to go finish it😉 I love your sewing videos😍

[@harvestandhome]

I just love your positivity!

[@janicecordy7425]

All of us who sew have made those same mistakes. Lolol. Thanks for making the sewing videos.

[@cassindramaravilla1924]

:) I stumbled on your channel not long ago and really enjoy your positive and encouraging outlook--you're helping me transition to a stay-at-home mum. Anyway, I'm settling into this new role and trying to be the best momma I can. Also, I think your hubby left a couple sawdust bits in your hair when he hugged you (lol cute.)

[@mlm7598]

Everything turned out great. I love the pop of red /rust in the last dress. I love the classic black and white as well. Either can be worn any season and dressed up or down with diff items. Yes, I've been sewing since I was 13 and now am 74 so for quite a long time. Just finished my granddaughters wedding veil in fact. I have done wedding gowns, church vestments and lots of home decor/drapes/ decorator pillows etc. All of the six girls in our family sew or have sewn as did mother but she was busier with all we children. LOL I love watching your sewing segments and you could do this as another part of your offerings to your followers. It appears everyone loves it. I know I do and your enthusiasm is catching and makes me want to get up and do some more items as well. I have stacks of "to do" fabric and I want to get it done! Love that you trace your fav's from dresses that fit you will......awesome foresight. I so enjoy watching your channel and love when you post. Looks like Josh is getting more comfortable with the camera as well. He's a very talented fellow......both of you are a great team and compliment one another in things.........very enduring couple! Blessings and enjoy your 4th. :-)

[@zzzzipy12]

Cute dresses! I can barely thread a needle! Kids are really growing!!! ❤️

[@user-yi2qn7jb2k]

I love the Daily Connoisseur KZbin channel! Jennifer's books are great, too!

[@thehopefulwife8937]

I'm working on a dress as well. Though I prefer long dresses. And another way to make it nursing friendly with a double bodice is to cut a slit in the under bodice piece and have just the bottom layer attached to the skirt. That way you can lift the top piece up and pull the lining piece down to nurse

[@tammymasson2343]

That navy floral looks like a nice loop back French terry, one of my favorite fabrics! Both look so pretty!

[@ashack09]

My granny - great grandmother use to make a lot of my dresses as a girl and she use to do jut girl shirts or tank tops and sew a skirt on the bottom just fabric from the store-and they were so cute and practical

[@marthamontero8308]

My grandma used to make me dresses all the time! Countless hours looking at patterns with her. She died when I was 7 definitely wish she lived longer so she could teach me

[@chelsea2291]

That red dress is definitely your colour! I've recently started sewing with double brushed Polly and it's so nice and soft but also the right thickness to not show lines and be see-through.

[@jukes243]

I once made matching Easter dresses for my little girls and a jumper for my youngest. My mom was a professional seamstress and couldn't believe her eyes. I couldn't believe my eyes either! After that, I made curtains for our home (and drapes once). In my 40's I learned to make quilts. Now, I'm into making greeting cards and journals. Cute dresses, Megan. My fav is the black/white dress. But, both are cute. Yes! make a matching dress for Evonnie.

[@marypennington3525]

I really liked the dresses I use to sew all of my clothes at one time and I made clothes for other women along with alterations I got tired of doing the fittings so I went to making things for the house and I also make baby comforters with air brushing designs and I just got into making quilts for babies, and for the furry babies also I love doing that and I also have done some throw size quilts I really don't have the room to make anything bigger.