Sewing a Pinafore! NEW LOOK 6572 Plus more Gift Making!

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Love the pinafore on you! I really enjoyed watching you work through the fit issues with it too - thank you for sharing that. The reading pillows are amazing! Have a good weekend! Xx 💞

[@vanessajones3508]

Carole, I like your pinafore. This is perfect for the Winter.

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Hats off to you Carole....you persevered with that pinafore and it looks amazing on you. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope you have a blessed time. Thank you for your vlogs over the past year, they have been so entertaining.

[@CreativityFromBlueberryH-wo3gu]

I’ve not heard of reading pillows. I love the idea, and I’m sure your grandsons will love these!

[@trishsh5007]

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎉 and a Happy 2025 with lots of inspiration and good sewing!🧵

[@trudyberry3267]

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful festive season Carole. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us for another year. Look forward to seeing your friendly, happy face and all your makes in 2025.❤❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much Trudy and thanks for supporting my channel in 2024. I am so glad you still enjoy my videos. Merry Christmas 🧵🎅🏼

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Love that you show us the process of getting the fit right. K xxx

[@ZeldaSews]

It feels like spring outside here. It's rainy but there's no snow and it's in the high '30s. Merry Christmas my friend.❤

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi there Carole! I think the pinafore looks fabulous on you and my favorite shirt, of the ones you wore with it, is the wintery tree scene. Everyone needs some sparkle in their lives and I thought your animal print socks were very trendy and cute. You don't ever need to apologize to us. You be you. Thant's why we keep coming back to watch. Have a very Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of all your vlogs, fun, projects, beautiful makes, your photos at the end and for always educating us. Enjoy all the family/friends time and if it gets to be a little much, just sneak away and do some sanity sewing 😵‍💫🤭😉🎄🪡🎁

[@sheryllstarr7115]

Awh!....your dress is cute.❤

[@amandawiehe5424]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Carole! Wishing you much inspiration and us all happy sewing in 2025! 🎄🎅🏻🧵👍

[@annettebroomhall8617]

Great video, and you are definitely not too old for a pinafore. A very practical item to have in any wardrobe, so many options for changing the look, however one chooses, and for most of the year too. I foresee more in your future lol.

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you so much Annette. It is indeed practical and so different from what I normally wear, as you said I may make more in the future! Thanks for watching 🧵😊

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

It’s a super cute Christmas jumper! That’s pinafore is bang on trend!certainly in the sewing world! Love that bottle green colour. K xxx

[@annesullivan1171]

Very happy Christmas Carole and your family and let's hope the world will become a better place in 2025.❤❤

[@AndraMakes]

Great job on the pinafore, Carole! Those stockings are precious - new and old! I have a tutorial for a reading pillow, if anyone needs it. Hubs and I are so glad you love your “forever” Candy Corn! Thank you for the kind words! I pray you and yours have a blessed Christmas! 😘💚❤️

[@maureenleclair8773]

CFarole, Sending Light and Love to you and your family for a Blessed Christmas Season. 🌲❤🌲

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

I think it is very valuable to be able to look back and see your progress! Especially as a relatively new sewer when I’m still making plenty of mistakes. K xxx

[@annerobinson647]

The pinafore genuinely looks fab with those tops.

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you so much, I really wasn't sure if they would go being patterned. Have a Merry Christmas 🧵🎅🏼

[@annsheldrake3554]

Wishing you a lovely Christmas.

[@SuzySunshine]

Merry Christmas, Carole! I always enjoy watching your Friday Sews with my first cup of coffee early on Friday mornings. Today, I am doing my Christmas cleaning (washing floors, YUCK) and hopefully going out for groceries. Of course, I would much rather be sewing. My adult children will be around. My daughter and her cat (my Grandcat) will be home for a few days. Enjoy your family time. 🎄🎁🎅 HO HO HO Bernadette

[@kathymcconville6428]

The pinafore looks great on you, Carole. Not for the first time, I'm in awe of the amount of effort you went to to make a pattern work. It was worth it. Love the old stockings for your kids. What a treasure. The new stockings are very cool. Have a very happy Christmas.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Carole, it's so wonderful that you had time to sew this week! I only had 1 day free to make a few gifts. I love your pinafore! It looks great on you at any age! No worries. The pillow, the stockings, the in-the-hoop projects, WOW! What can I say?? FANTASTIC!! Merry Christmas my friend! 🎄🎅💝

[@CreativityFromBlueberryH-wo3gu]

Love your channel Carole!

[@ZeldaSews]

A Two-for video. I love your non-me-made shirt!❤ Your jumpsuit looks adorable! I saw the jumpsuit by Love Notions and I did purchase it so that is on the plans for 2025! I don't remember that film but the main view does look like a school uniform. You're not too old for anything you want to make!❤

[@AuntBecsCreations]

I love the little jumper/pinafore... I think I have this pattern. Lovely garden!

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, it is a very quick and easy pattern, I just think it needs a bit of shaping. 🧵🎅🏼

[@carolgardiner7983]

Your pinafore looks lovely on you. Isn't it great to be able to make something that fits you so well. It looks like you have several tops to wear with it already. I'm sure the boys will love the book pillows. My granddaughters would like them. Those Candy Corns from Andra are hilarious. Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your time with your family.

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

That Pinnyfor is so lovely! I am sure you will get a lot of wear out of it! You have been such a busy bee! Look at all the gorgeous goodies that you made! Andria's gift is just awesome! I love the plans for the next week. Good Luck with everything and all the visitors! thank you for the photos!

[@sarahmiddle5028]

You did a great job fitting that pinafore, it looks lovely. Happy Christmas

[@helensmith2426]

Lovely video Carole. I love your pinafore. The Christmas stockings have turned out lovely and those book pillows are such a great idea. See you soon at our sewing sewcial. Enjoy your Christmas with the family and a happy new year. Lots of love xxxxx

[@marievanasse5014]

Hello from Québec , Canada

[@PatPowell-o1i]

Your pinafore is lovely Carole I bet it’s really comfortable to wear. Have a wonderful Christmas. I’ll be looking forward to watching you in the New Year. Pat 😀

[@peggyn5466]

Carole, your pinafore is brilliant! You look fabulous in it. I so look forward to your videos. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year.

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Wishing you and yours a most magical Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 from D & K xxx

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

The pinafore came out so well!!! Well done for persevering!!! The colour is gorgoeus! Well done on the book pillows and those stockings are so luxe! How utterly amazing are those candy corn decorations! What a thoughtful pressie! Sending love Carole and happy Christmas to you and all your family ❤❤❤

[@caronlever2019]

Fab pinafore xx❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much! 🧵🎅🏼

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I started cutting out Barbie clothes today for my granddaughter. Sewing in miniature begins tomorrow. It’s good ways to use up scraps. I used to wear these so much. I had several shirts or cotton knit tops to use with dress for seasons. I like your v-neck version.

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Love your pinny you did well my you have been busy love it I wish a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year keep safe and will see next year ❤❤😊🎉

[@nancyhilborn885]

The pinafore turned out great with the changes you made. It will be lovely for Christmas and beyond. The stocking will become a family treasure, and your grand boys gifts turned out beautifully. I think the best thing about sewing and knitting is personalized gifts. I think Andra did a tutorial a few years ago on a similar gift. The candy corn decor is cute. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄!

[@debbiescott512]

Happy Christmas xxx

[@SonyaKinsey]

Hi Carole, 45 year old who loves pinafores with a roll neck top and boots for winter here. That’s actually what I’m wearing right now. I love your version! It looks a lot like like the Fibre Mood Kaya dress which I’ve had my eye on for a while, and seeing you look so fab in your version I thought I’ll be putting this to top of my sewing list. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for all your videos this year, I’ve loved watching you and seeing your makes and adventures.

[@lydiadossantos9099]

Your pinafor is very pretty. You and your family must have a merry Christmas. The pictures is beautiful.❤

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you like it. Thank you also for your good wishes and I do hope you have a very Merry Christmas too 🧵🎅🏼

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks for a great year of vlogging Carole. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025. Xx

[@lindarogers4188]

I am 72 years old and was looking at this pattern. I may do some more looking. I am 5' 105 lbs, so alterations are always needed. I am just not sure about this one. Thank you for sharing. I love your channel.

[@downtoearthsewing]

Linings can be such a difference! I always feel more put together with a lined garment, or just wearing a slip. Makes me feel more comfortable. Another option for the arms would be to treat both layers as one and use bias tape. These days I feel like for most garments, having a “perfect” technique is not crucial enough for me to spend a few extra hours stressing over, as long as the end product fits well and is neat enough, and also a sturdy finish that can be laundered easily.

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@sbrickett]

Hi, Carole! You have been super busy this week! I just love that pinafore and you are very clever to have adjusted it so professionally. Don’t worry about the way that you did the arm holes, I often do them that way, because the other way is a nightmare to do. No one will ever know, lol. Good job lining it , also. You are one talented lady! The reading pillows are adorable, I know they will love them. I am feeling so much better, I went to my sewing room yesterday for about 4 hours and it was fantastic! I didn’t do too much sewing, mostly I just sat in the peace and quiet and looked at my machines and fabric. My sewing room is my happy place and my refuge from the world! I’m sure yours is, too. I’m so happy that I am finally better, I thought that I would never get well, but I have! I will have to be careful about crowds and such for a while, but I can handle that. I started small in my sewing yesterday, I made a pot holder! I plan to make 3 more to give to my daughter for a hostess gift as she has invited us to Christmas dinner this year. I am to do nothing, which will be a first! Merry Christmas to you and your whole family, may Christ’s blessing be upon you and yours. Happy sewing 🧵 😊

[@stillstitchin]

Merry Christmas, Carole. I love your pinafore, and it’s nice to see this style being worn. Adds variety to the wardrobe, doesn’t it? I’ve cut back my KZbin viewing, but I’ll always tune in to see what you’ve been up to. Enjoy the holidays! 🎄-Deborah

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Hi Carole!I loved watching your process and wow you made that pinafore look way better than the cover model😎 Love the book pillows and pencil cases too. Those stockings are gorgeous and what a comparison 😂I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and happy 2025!❤❤❤❤

[@LovingHandsDesign]

Great job on the jumper and thanks for showing your altering process it was good. I laughed because I would have done the same for the armholes 😂. Beautiful stockings. Reading pillows are awesome gifts. I’ve made them for my grandkids teachers and embroidered on them to changed them up. Carole, have a very Merry Christmas, safe holiday and see you next year. Enjoy!!!

[@julieharwood8570]

I have made the very same pinafore Carol in chunky cord Emerald green. I love it so comfortable and warm. Thank you for your inspiring videos and views of the West Country at the end. Have a wonderful Christmas and new year. Keeeep sewing 🧵🎉

[@jankerslake5813]

I was sent that pinafore dress in error with an order but I’ve always disregarded it - might revisit it now! Your pinafore looks great Carole and you’re definitely not too old! It really suits you. Stuart Hilliard does an excellent reading pillow tutorial which I always use to make mine. Have a lovely Christmas. See you in 2025. 🤗

[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

I have this pattern, but have not sewn it. You did a great job with the adjustments! I have a son named Steven! The book pillows are very nice! Candy Corn!! Andra is the greatest! Merry Christmas to you and your whole family, Carole! 🥰🎄

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Hi Carole. What a wonderful video from you! I love the pinafore…. The darts made such a difference. I have the new love notions pinafore pattern but, haven’t got it made yet. The Christmas stockings turned out lovely. I loved seeing the first versions from years ago… I am sure they were such a hit with your kids. You are so talented… and kind. The “candy corn” are perfect. I would never of thought to make something like that. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. I’ll look forward to seeing your video next Friday.❤ Diann

[@annscott4031]

Well Carole you're most definitely not too old to wear a pinafore (it looks great by the way). I know this because I've just recently made one and have some fabric to make another one. I won't tell the lining police about how you inserted the lining around the armholes (ingenious). Sometimes sewing is just about figuring out how to make something work for you. Love the stockings (new and old). Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year. Take care of the ankle and I'm looking forward to your makes vlog next week. 😊🏃‍♀🎄

[@CreativityFromBlueberryH-wo3gu]

Your pinafore is fabulous and looks great with the tops you styled it with! I’m still loving those stockings! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@riahenley9974]

Seasons Greetings….and plenty of sewing 🧵 in 2025…..😊🎄🇦🇺

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much and yes, I hope I can sew many more things in 2025! Merry Christmas to you too 🧵🎅🏼

[@ebudny7]

Love your pinafore! Good job! Btw on KZbin there is a recipe for making candy corn in case you can't find any to buy.

[@0003Zeb]

Carol, many thanks for showing us your processes whilst working out the fit of the pinafore. I, for one, (only started to sew last year in my middle-age!) really appreciate this. Christmas blessings to you and your familey.

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for watching and I am so glad that I may have helped you in a little way. Well done on taking up Sewing. things are so much easier now with Tutorials on Patterns etc and access to wonderful fabrics. Not quite like when I started at 8! I still learn things with every project I swear and there are still so many processes I haven't done. Happy Sewing 🧵😊

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Merry Christmas to you andyour family x

[@socarole66]

Thank you very much and the same to you and your family 🧵🎅🏼

[@kathiefish6577]

I think the technique for attaching lining that you were referring to is called the burrito method. Lifting Pins and Needles has a video showing how to do this. Hope you all have a lovely christmas and happy new year.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment. I have done the Burrito method before but it normally is done before sewing up all the seams. This one is similar but there is a lot of twisting of seams etc. I did do it successfully before on a small dress but this was way too much fabric to fiddle about with and I decided way too late to line it, my own fault entirely! Lifting Pins and Needles is an amazing channel and there isn't much she hasn't done. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas too and lots of Sewing in 2025! 🧵🎅🏼

[@andrearyan816]

Oh no, your pinafore looks fabulous and I got rid of that pattern in the summer. I have used vogue V8897 which looks like a dress but the sleeveless version makes a great corduroy pinafore. Merry Christmas and thank you for all your lovely videos this year.

[@melissapalmer7496]

I’ve been wanting to make a pinafore! Definitely going on the winter sewing list - I’m in NZ so summer here so it’ll be a while. I made Harry Potter reading cushions too! For my two boys and niece and nephew for their bunk room at the family beach house. They are all obsessed with Harry Potter currently. Merry Christmas!

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

That's some Christmas cracker! Lovely photos of the manor house (a mini "Downton Abbey 😄!)and your garden - if the weather gets cold the daffodils might have some browning and withering of the tips but they'll still flower in the spring. Your pinafore looks great! I remember years ago I was looking at patterns with my daughter and liked one, to which she said, "Oh, Mom! Women your age don't wear things like that!" Well, she was a teenager then and thought she was saving me from embarrassment (or saving her from having an embarrassing mom 🤣!). I think if it looks nice and appropriate, there isn't an age limit other than your own good taste, and your pinafore is just fine. Wishing a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to you and all your family 🥰!

[@annerobinson647]

Such a great inspiring video. Thanks for all your hard work Carole. Hav8a very lovely Christmas 🌲🌻

[@socarole66]

Oh thank you so much Anne, I really appreciate your support for my channel. Wishing you a Merry Christmas too 🧵🎅🏼

[@beattie2698]

Well done with the pinafore. I too made this pinafore some time ago and was really disappointed with it. I also tweaked it to make it fit but I still wasn’t happy with it. I don’t wear it sadly. Yours looks great though. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. Look forward to your videos in 2025. All the best.

[@doggal-re6zt]

Please don't be sorry for wearing something not handmade. Your happy jumper (sweater in the US) is perfect for this happy season! I wore many handmade-by-my-mom pinafores growing up. They were especially popular during the late 60s and early 70s. I loved them. However, we called them jumpers! LOL Maybe it was just my region of the country--the midwest. The first time I watched a British TV show and heard the word jumper referring to clothing other than what I knew a jumper to be, I could not figure out what they could possibly be referring to! It took me months to understand why a boy would wear a jumper! LOL I love how our language is the same yet different. Thank you for your podcast, Carole. I enjoy it very much, and wish you and your family a Blessed Christmas and very happy 2025!

[@BYBabbra]

Hi Carole, you have made some lovely little presents. The stockings are fabulous. The pinafore pattern is one that I have made, the first time it came out a bit meh. Then I tried it with a fabric that has a little bit of stretch. Went down a size from what I thought I needed and it worked perfectly. I feels like New Look have suggested the wrong fabric types for this pattern. Make it in a jersey with only a small amount of stretch and hopefully it will be a much better fit. When you said "emergency sewing" I had to chuckle. It is like we can't put it down for long. Wonderful pics of the garden and the stately home, a place I have visited and it is so very grand there. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Take care 🎄🎁❤☺

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment Babbra. Making that Pinafore in a Stretch is something I never would have considered. I didn't realise you had sewn it. Its an ok pattern but needs more shaping doesn't it. Oh I need my Emergency machine without a doubt, I feel lost when I don't have access to any crafting or sewing 🤣. That National Trust house is so lovely and we spend a lot of time walking in the grounds there. Have a good weekend and if I don't get chance I will wish you a Merry Christmas🧵🎅🏼

[@BYBabbra]

@@socarole66 Thank you Carole, you have a Merry Christmas too ☺

[@jenniferewart]

Well done Carol, those adjustments to the pinafore pattern definitely worked. I made the square neck version in needlecord a couple of years ago. I wear it occasionally but feel that it’s pretty shapeless, I think it needs bust darts but I've never bothered to alter it. I might have a go at the V neck version having seen yours, which does look good on you .

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for watching and interesting to hear you have made the pattern too. I was so worried about it being shapeless after seeing a couple of them on Instagram so I thought the V neck might look better. It certainly needs a dart here and there doesn't it! Have a good weekend 🧵😊

[@brendaforret9931]

Carole, so nice to see you for your Friday Sews! Love how your pinafore turned out, it looks fabulous on you. I always admire how much sewing everyone gets done even through the busy season. Sunday I helped my 7 year old grandson sew a square corner bookmark for his mother. He was so excited and even though I did the actually sewing he did most of the cutting out (with me overseeing) and he was very mindful of the sewing machine as he pushed the start/stop button on the machine. The fabric for your next hug hoodie looks wonderful! I was able to secure a copy of the Hug Hoodie pattern earlier this year after reaching out to the pattern designer . I had been so impressed with everyone's makes. I love my version and understand what you mean with the front so I was thinking on my next version I will lengthen it slightly and am hoping that will also correct the issue. Take care and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much that is so kind of you! That is so lovely that you did some Sewing with your Grandson and his Mother will treasure that bookmark. Sounds like he is showing a real interest in sewing. Funny story about the Hug Hoodie today. As I showed I had it all cut out but what I couldn't find is the instructions, I never printed them and I cannot trace them at all or even the pattern on a website. I contacted Izzy from Dizzy Quilts and Sews and she has been a real star and sent me them. All I really needed to know was the order you had to sew the cross bit. I have reduced in the band and oh my goodness it looks as if it fits so much better. Cant wait to finish it and show you in a couple of weeks. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well 🧵🎅🏼

[@ppuyle1]

Good save on the pinafore! Looks cute! Could you point me towards the pattern for the front zip pencil pouches? Great that it kind of keeps the pencils in! 💕

[@socarole66]

am so sorry, it was one I just made up along the way. The principle is kind of the same as my Wet Bags tutorial. I used 10" High and 10 1/2" wide. I layer of batting and 2 layers of contrasting fabric. I also put in a zip as in my tutorial. Hope that helps? The construction is kind of the same but with a batting in the middle. The zip is 1" down from the top. Failing that, there are many KZbin videos out there for Pencil Pouches. Thanks for watching 🧵🎅🏼

[@ppuyle1]

@ thank you!

[@Yorkygirl59]

I made the Nina Lee Camden Pinafore a while ago, which is supposed to be lined but I chose to draft facings. It has a back zip so that may have been an option for you to add to make the shape better, but still be able to get it on and off. Still, it has turned out nicely.

[@socarole66]

Thanks so much for your comment. I did look at that Pinafore and liked the lines and pockets on it. This one also had facings but because I have had issues with Needlecord sticking to tights before I knew it would need lining somehow. A back zip would have been a good idea yes but I think the darts work well. Merry Christmas and thanks so much for your loyalty to my channel in 2024 🧵🎅🏼

[@Yorkygirl59]

@@socarole66 Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and your family. If I make the Camden again I will probably line it. The one I made was a wearable muslin in some old fabric I had lying around for years, not knowing what to do with it, so I just copied someone's review blog and made the facings. It would probably have been quicker to do the lining!

[@ZeldaSews]

Carole, Do you have a tutorial on how you do those zip pouches where the zip is on the front instead of the top like you made?

[@socarole66]

am so sorry, it was one I just made up along the way. The principle is kind of the same as my Wet Bags tutorial. I used 10" High and 10 1/2" wide. I layer of batting and 2 layers of contrasting fabric. I also put in a zip as in my tutorial. Hope that helps? The construction is kind of the same but with a batting in the middle. The zip is 1" down from the top. Failing that, there are many KZbin videos out there for Pencil Pouches. Thanks for watching 🧵🎅🏼

[@babsl9245]

Fantastic pinafore Carole! All of your makes are so good. Have you checked out Kreative Kiwi for in the hoop projects, they have so many and a huge number of free patterns. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Xmas, enjoy.

[@chrisorchin7955]

I am quite a few years older than you ..recently started sewing clothes for me and have decided I’m going to wear what I like ..colours I like..even if not made very well.. so just go for what you want ..what does it matter ?

[@socarole66]

Thank you so much for your comment and you are right, I like it so I won't be ashamed to wear it outside! I think it is just so different to what I normally wear which is a good thing. Thanks again 🧵😊

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Carole, "Lining Police" Here! Lololol. I don't know how to do a lining at all so I think you did great. I probably would have done the same thing! What did you use for the lining material?

[@theboylans4090]

Do you have a tutorial or pattern for the zip pencil pouches please?

[@socarole66]

I am so sorry, it was one I just made up along the way. The principle is kind of the same as my Wet Bags tutorial. I used 10" High and 10 1/2" wide. I layer of batting and 2 layers of contrasting fabric. I also put in a zip as in my tutorial. Hope that helps? The construction is kind of the same but with a batting in the middle. The zip is 1" down from the top. Failing that, there are many KZbin videos out there for Pencil Pouches. Thanks for watching 🧵🎅🏼

[@theboylans4090]

@@socarole66 Thank you Carole. I will do my best to make one as nice as yours looks.