Sewing Catch up - New Vlogs, a bit of sewing, fabric and lots of other random stuff!

[@sheilanorthwood547]

"If it goes wrong, it goes wrong" .....thanks for my new sewing room motto!!!

[@karensewsslowly]

😂You're welcome Sheila - didn't even realise I said it! I just switch on the camera and blither on. I'm always amazed how long I can do that for. 🤔😂😂xx

[@bevobuddie6408]

don't give in to Trolls...some people love to pull your chain. I'm in USA and I love listening to you.

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you, I wouldn't have minded if it was a direct attack on me how I look etc (well used to that!) but I can't bear it when it's against my kids, thank you for your kind words. xx

[@evelynwatt8029]

You look lovely in your top such a great job, Looking forward to seeing the Shearing and Threading video The Sheared Dress looks so nice Thankyou 😘

[@karensewsslowly]

You're very welcome Evelyn, thank you for watching! xx

[@eileenkiely5417]

Hi Karen, I love your top that you are wearing 👍 I also love that pattern for the backpack I like to make bags 👍and I love the dress pattern 👍

[@karensewsslowly]

Eileen if you want the pattern for the bag I can send it to you? No problem x🙂

[@eileenkiely5417]

That,s very good of you, I would love the bag pattern 😁 I would pay you for it and for postage, how could I give you my address ♥️

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Hi Karen! Thank you so much for tagging me and for the lovely comments! That fabric is gorgeous! I hope you get on really well with it! Loved your video and your glittery wrap top is 😍😍 just subscribed to see more! Don’t give a second thought to that comment! Totally unfounded!! I hope you Have a lovely day!

[@karensewsslowly]

Once again I'm starstruck, have watched you forever! Isn't the sewing community on here so lovely? I've had some really nice comments about ignoring the lady who commented on my dog, it makes it easier to believe in yourself when everyone thinks the same. Thank you for subscribing too! 🥰xx

[@scarletweigel2312]

Your new top is beautiful and very flattering!!! Such a delightful video, as usual.

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you Scarlet I aim to please 😁x

[@janinesewsslowly]

You can see how loved your dogs are, take no notice, some people have nothing better to do! Looking forward to the overlocking/shirring videos 😊

[@karensewsslowly]

Bless you Janine, thank you 🥰x

[@suek7086]

@@karensewsslowlyI adore seeing peoples pets.

[@suzannehill3795]

Loved the dogs 🐕 and your top

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Suzanne. ☺🐶x

[@lindaethell2933]

Love your videos Karen and look forward to seeing more. Your blue top is beautiful ❤

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thanks Linda, more on the way - although not threading my sewing machine as the needle threader has just stopped!🙄 Thank you for watching x

[@lindaethell2933]

@@karensewsslowly oh no - that’s so annoyingly! Mine broke a few months ago - I’ve now got myself a small magnifying glass!! (Although I think they can be replaced?)

[@karensewsslowly]

@@lindaethell2933 phew! started working again I have no idea what I've done differently but it's working fine now. So vids are back on! Yay! x

[@lindaethell2933]

@@karensewsslowly Yay!🥳

[@kaitk3802]

yay, a win! Your Brasov top looks fantastic!

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Kait I am genuinely impressed with myself! 😇xx

[@IndigoSew]

The look on Millie’s face while the Chief Dog Torturer was at work… I’ve not worn anything shirred for years. Itchy childhood memories.

[@IndigoSew]

Still happy to watch your video about it though

[@karensewsslowly]

Haha! Yes she gives quite a lot of those looks at Walkies time! There's a lady on YT @Sashastarlight (I think) who does a vlog on 3 ways to shirr. The most fiddly and time consuming way is to encase elastic strips in the material - it's for people with an allergy to elastic. Obviously she makes it look so darn easy - I dread to think how mine would end up! 😂x

[@angeliaharron]

Your brasov top is beautiful I might have to copy with some black stretch with very fine pink sparkle. Thanks Karen, love Angela

[@karensewsslowly]

Ooooh I like the sound of that! x

[@vickyh7881]

Your top is so pretty. It looks great on you! I laughed when I watched your dog video. I even showed it to my grandsons. Some people are just looking for a negative. I hope you have a good week!

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thanks Vicky xx

[@rtblade4]

Your top is beautiful and so flattering!

[@karensewsslowly]

💖Thank you x

[@SewMyTime]

The Frankie top would be good lengthened and loose enough for a beach cover up. Love your sparkly top.

[@karensewsslowly]

What a fab idea - you see this is where I need the help I would have spent 6 weeks trying to alter the arms only for it to look rubbish and probably never wear it, Thank you! xx

[@janetwilkinson7080]

Aww and as for the cruel dog comment 🙄!! ….it made me giggle as I’ve an old border terrier who hates the rain 😂😂😂

[@karensewsslowly]

Does your Border Terrier give you the death stare as well? x😂

[@janetwilkinson7080]

@@karensewsslowly she 17 and a half now ….and as soon as she out she’s at the back door barking 😂😂😂 I’m such a cruel mum 🤪🤪

[@karensewsslowly]

@@janetwilkinson7080 Flippin' heck Janet that's a good age - we can't win sometimes can we my Spanish viewer would probably say something if she knew a dog wasn't being walked or allowed out - it's a no win situation! x

[@katemadigan1102]

Definitely gonna try the serger trick! Your nails look great, btw. Another lovely visit

[@karensewsslowly]

Aw thank you for watching Kate x

[@loriannpayne4483]

Yes, the fabric you were wondering about is from Andrea from BTPD! LOVE your version of the Brasov Top. I love Itch To Stitch Patterns too.

[@karensewsslowly]

Blimey sometimes my memory is quite good and I don't even realise it! 😂xx

[@KarenHowatt]

omg that top is gorgeous on you x

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you Karen xx

[@amandah4834]

Wow Karen you look stunning in your new sparkly top it’s beautiful you have a lovely figure and that style suites you so well . I’m looking forward to your two videos even though I don’t have an over locker lol 🤣don’t let the negative dog comment put you off I saw it when I watched the video and thought how sad some people are it’s plain for anyone to see your dogs are loved and looked after 😊amanda xx💖💕

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah bless you for that Amanda xx🥰

[@karendodsworth6515]

Love your Itch to Stitch Brasov top, it’s gorgeous and you look stunning in it.

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah man thanks Karen. xx

[@suzannehill3795]

Forgot to say Ruan did a vlog all about double gauze patterns

[@KMD2832]

Thanks Karen for another great video :) it was very kind of you to look up a description of double gauze for me …….even if you couldn’t find it 😂 Your explanation did make sense, thank you :) The sparkly top looks lovely on you and it twinkled all the way through your video 😁

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah bless you I'm sorry I didn't know your name but I'm pleased you watched - still haven't found the bit of paper I wrote the description of DG on 🙄xx

[@HelenM60]

Love the way the itch to stitch top turned out, I used to do a lot of shirring when I made dresses for my daughters when they were little. If the Spanish lady watched the video properly anyone could see it was done with love.

[@karensewsslowly]

I am really pleased with the top too - did I say? 😂 I've watched a few more shirring vids now but as usual they are all beautiful and straight etc this could either be a 'first' for me and it'll go ok or comedy genius 🤣 I need to let the comments go about Millie my son says 'Mam you'll not last very long on YT if things like that are going to bother you' and he's probably right - I could have dealt with it if she'd just called me fat or whatever but I really am bothered that someone thinks I was being cruel. Thanks for watching again, take care xx

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Love your top I also haven't done shirring should be fun😊

[@karensewsslowly]

Well once you've watched my vlog you can go to Alison @sewlikedotty and see how it's supposed to be done! 😂x

[@cecilehoare3053]

Love your navy sparkly top!!! Those back packs are great for people who use walkers. Instead of putting on the big straps you sew a rectangle across the back with velcro on either side to close it over the front bar and they can put bits and pieces of things in while they are out walking/shopping etc. I worked in a retirement home and they loved them! Some people have a tendency to over exaggerate a situation just to be heard! Your babies are very pampered you can tell! ;)

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thanks again Cecile, it's lovely to hear from a regular viewer that I don't look like a total 'bleep' towards animals. 🥰xx

[@julieagar4483]

Loved your video, you and I are similar in needing extra length etc to cover tummy hips and bum. I will watch again.❤

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thanks Julie, I think a lot of women have similar issues in 'that' area, thank you for watching. Try to post once a week but my phone is playing silly beggars at the moment causing me no end of stress so I'm off to get a new (2nd hand) one xx 🥰

[@colettelee3391]

Gorgeous top, lovely material too it really suits you x

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Colette. x

[@dawndixon-cg6ix]

Hi Karen. I've been in bed with a horrible virus for nearly two weeks and watching your vlog is like having a friend round to visit. Thank you so much 🥰

[@looloo4029]

I hope you’re feeling much better now Dawn. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@dawndixon-cg6ix]

@@looloo4029 thank you. 🤧🤧

[@karensewsslowly]

Aw bless you Dawn, hope it doesn't drag on too much longer, get well soon and look after yourself. 💖😘

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

Your top turned out great...it really suits you Karen 😊.

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Annette xx

[@donnacieslik213]

Thank you for sharing your makes and plans. Your sparkly top looks fabulous on you. Happy sewing 🧵

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Donna, have a good weekend (what's left of it). xx

[@JustPlainLaine]

Hello there. Great vlog today. I love the purple top!!!

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you, and thank you for watching again! xx

[@annecain3301]

Hi Karen we also have a ‘fine weather dog’. If it raining or even a slight drizzle he will not go out. No matter how much he is coaxed even with a biscuit. We know when he is desperate for a ‘wee’ when the weather is damp as he somehow manages to position himself on the kitchen step to complete the necessary and run back in. This is the same dog who loves to paddle or swim in rock pools if they are deep enough. So Karen ignore the caustic comment, dog lovers know their own pets and what their little foibles are.

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Anne, I'm pleased the lady in question seems to be in the majority of 1! 😆x

[@suek7086]

Rain is dangerous. Swims are not. It’s a rarely known rule.

[@Hide_and_silk]

Our labrador is the same: loves (actually obsessed) with swimming in rivers but hates the rain. He'll sit by the door when he wants to go out...looking at the rain, then at me, then back to the rain again, basically asking for me to stop the rain for him!!

[@paularoberts2129]

Absolutely love the top you are wearing so well made You should think about making bags Karen I always make mine It’s a cross body style I usually make Have a good Easter xx🐣🐣🐣🐣

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Paula. Making clothes to be fair has ruined shopping for me (not that I shopped all that much) I look at something in a shop and think 'I could make that' and don't buy it - but then I don't make it either. I've made make up bags - does that count? xx

[@paularoberts2129]

Yes make up bags do count that’s where I started years ago I’m exactly the same Karen I say that and never make it up I’ve got such a stash of fabrics though I’m into my knitting at the moment xx

[@sutosew]

Yes so lovely your top I might give it ago. Just need to find the right fabric, thank you for being you.

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Su and you're welcome! 🥰x

[@tinajenkins6342]

Oh wow Karen, your sparkly top is gorgeous. I might have to get the pattern. I love seeing a new video come up. 😊

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Tina, I'm definitely making this top again! It was only difficult this time because I did a Karenism and cut the fabric the wrong way round 🙄xx

[@marilynbipes4901]

Love the blue top and Itch To Stitch patterns. They are drafted very well and fit the mature person very well. Just found your channel and am really enjoying your videos. Like the garments you have been making as they are in my style. Keep up the good work.

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you Marilyn, and thank you for subbing too it means a lot xx

[@nancyhipkin3165]

Oh Karen. Your glittery top is beautiful. I love Itch to Stitch too and you’ve inspired me to have a try at this one. I’m ok at threading my overlocker but the times I have moved the tension thinking it needed it to then realise I’d knocked it to pot, are numerous. I’ve been so mad with myself and it’s taken ages to get it right again. Now there’s a vlog I need to watch. There was so much content in your vlog it was amazing. Need a full column to comment 😂. Nxx

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Nancy - I always think I've got nothing to say but then once I start I blither on and on. The magazine had just arrived before I recorded so that was timely. 🥰x

[@janetwilkinson7080]

Ooo yes ….I want to make that dress too ….I’ll watch you do the shearing first 😂😂

[@karensewsslowly]

Might be the best way round to do it 😂xx

[@anncasseldine9673]

Good luck with the shirring video. You’re blue top is very sparkly. I’m making an Indigo dress from the double gauze.

[@karensewsslowly]

😆I will need the luck Ann! You must be petite - I don't think I could get a dress out of my double gauze. xx

[@noeleengayjess8416]

When you talk about a pattern please show the photo of the pattern please. Just a thought. I am enjoying your videos keep up the good work.

[@karensewsslowly]

I am so sorry about this, I have been trying for weeks to understand how to put a photo in and can't figure it out. In a previous vlog I also mention about a rubbish printer that prints the colours and photos awfully so it wouldn't be much use. I couldn't find the pattern for the white top, I think I need a bit of organising! I even emailed Kennis at Itch to Stitch to ask if I could put her photos on my vlog and she said yes, but my photos are on my phone which I film on so I couldn't even show you those 🤔🙄not the techy-ist person - will keep trying though. Thank you for watching xx

[@Bernietheoc]

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[@Brenda_S]

Your Brasov top is gorgeous! I already have that pattern and, after seeing yours, I want to give it a try in a lightweight fabric.

[@karensewsslowly]

Hi Brenda, I think I will make it again too. I have some cotton jersey that has been in my stash for a while so I may use that. Thank you xx

[@JunebugRose]

The Brasov top is beautiful! Looks wonderful on you.

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Laureen xx

[@robinbaharav4627]

Looking forward to seeing your future videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@karensewsslowly]

It's no bother Robin I love doing it. xx

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

The Brasov Top is a great success! I'm looking forward to your planned videos ... and I'm subscribed so I'll see them once they are posted!

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you, and thank you also for subscribing! I seem to have been stuck on 1.89K subscribers for a while 🤔 will get the planned videos done as soon as I can, promise. xx

[@suestewart6671]

Your top is gorgeous. I might try that myself. Xxx

[@karensewsslowly]

It really was quite a quick sew once I had figured out about cutting out the material the wrong way 🙄 xx

[@suestewart6671]

@@karensewsslowly I've done that a few times. You live and occasionally learn.🤣

[@karensewsslowly]

@@suestewart6671 😂 very true x

[@aleciacope3503]

Hi Karen, your new top is so pretty!

[@karensewsslowly]

Thank you Alecia xx

[@patternpouchnest9529]

Haya. Lovely catching up with you 🙂Thanku 'sew' much for the shout out, very kind of you, I already have a tutorial on my channel for the making of some chooks 🐤 the 1 I am planning to put up is the journey of the400 chooks 🐤🤣Unwrapping, unboxing & there is an unbagging as I say with bag parcels 🤣When you held up your mail, your address was showing, luckily it was too small, you do not want any strangers knowing it ☺I have had negative comments on my other channel, please do not worry, we can all see perfectly you adore & care for your pets 💙I was doing shirring yesterday & today, it is not as scary as it seems, once you get used to it, you will want to shirr everything 🤣🤣Your sparkly top looks wonderful on you 🤩Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵💙xx

[@karensewsslowly]

You are so welcome next time I will get my facts right at least if people are looking for chooks vid they will find it. Thank you for pointing out my address was showing OOps! Still a learning curve. Can you not stop the comments when you set the video up? Is there a hold for revision or something - probably talking tosh here. Someone did spot that I hadn't changed my calendar to April in my last vlog - which was the reason I nearly missed a hospital appt on the 1st (yes a scan on a Saturday!!!!) thought it might be April Fool but no. Take care lovely lady 🥰x

[@patternpouchnest9529]

@@karensewsslowly Haya. Not sure about the comment (s) thing ☺OMG, hope your scan went all ok? Look forward to your next video. Have a great week. xx

[@karenegan2640]

Ruan the Yorkshire Sew Girl has done a whole video about things to make with double gauze

[@karensewsslowly]

Yes I found her vlog last night just as I was going to bed - gonna give it a watch today, thank you. xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Your top looks fab x

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah Thank you Alison didn't know you were watching? I am truly in awe! 😊xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@karensewsslowly don’t be daft I just see like you x

[@cephid1]

Mine is also called Vera, good name. I don't sew much anymore but maybe just maybe you make me want to at least look at my patterns

[@karensewsslowly]

Why not make a chicken - when Ana @patternpouchnest uploads her vlog - start small and you may get your sewjo back? Take care xx

[@cephid1]

@@karensewsslowly Very cute but not quite my thing, it may come back to me, at some point , but you carry on the good work, I enjoy your vlog

[@marywhite1749]

I love, love, love your sparkly top, Karen🥰 Dublin Gran/lassie here living in New York for 35 years and it warms my heart to hear you call ‘fabric’ material’… I’d also love to see you post a video on threading the overlocker!! I bought an overlocker before Christmas and even though they showed me how to thread it in the shop with a neutral thread …thanks to my camera phone….it took me 2 weeks to thread it and I’m afraid to change the colours Lol!!!😅😂

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you Mary, I am so jealous - I flippin' love NY. Have been to NYC twice, done all the usual touristy things but I just love the buzz of walking around, absolutely fabulous, one of my favourite cities. Been to Dublin too - that was a 'girls' weekend so didn't see much of Dublin but saw the insides of a lot of drinking establishments! xx

[@marywhite1749]

@@karensewsslowly there is indeed a great buzz about New York, Karen and I’m now planning on showing the touristy places to my grandchildren whenever they’re off school during the summer. I hope you get to visit again. I met up with the lovely Andrea @BTPD last year when she visited and she’s every bit as lovely in person🥰 We went to Mood Fabrics together and I went back there a couple of weeks ago ☺️. I try to get back home to County Dublin a least once a year… I’ve all the family there. I always go to Dublin to shop for at least one day with one of my sisters who lives near the city and wander around St. Stephen’s Green, the Ha’penny Bridge, the wool shops and fabric shops….I’ve lots of cousins who live in England and I’ve visited London a couple of times and Glasgow and Edinburgh too🥰

[@karensewsslowly]

@@marywhite1749 I hope I get back to NYC too, both times I've been I've had my sister with me but I'd love to go with my hubby. It's years since I was in Edinburgh - one of my sons went just a couple of weeks ago when he cam home for the holidays, as we really aren't that far away. Unfortunately I can't share people's love for London. I've taken tea with the late Queen at Buck house (a few years ago now) which was special and I've been a few times to see shows but I don't know it just doesn't excite me like New York. Recording my Overlocker/Serger video this afternoon so keep an eye out. Take Care xx🥰

[@suek7086]

Please look up a KZbin tutorial for your particular overlocker. I have had to watch a number of them until I got the process down. You will love it once you make friends.

[@joancowley6501]

Hi Karen, another super vlog, that blue top is stunning and you look amazing in it! As for the lady commenting on you ‘abusing’ your dog, honestly, I despair, some gentle encouragement looked nothing like maltreatment 🤦🏼‍♀️ I look forward to the overlocker vlog , I don’t have one but hope to be able to get one soon, would you recommend yours? Also the shirring video, is it correct that you can you use your overlocker for that? Anyway, keep up the good work! x 😊

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you Joan. Just about to record the overlocker video so keep a look out. I think the Spanish lady (maybe she wasn't Spanish and just talks Spanish when she's full of rage!🤣🤣🤣) has unsubscribed now - C'est la Vie! Having actually read the manual I would recommend my overlocker! Not sure and shirring though - will have a look. Take care xx

[@rhodamurphy2097]

Can you possibly turn up the volume on your video?

[@karensewsslowly]

I've had this before and I don't know how to? There are parts when I though I sounded like I was muttering, I'm just trying not to sound like a loud Geordie I suppose. If you watch my vlogs on a computer there a two places to turn up the sound, obvs one is within the YT vlog screen and the other is at the tool bar on the bottom of you computer screen (well it's on the bottom of my screen anyway) hope this helps and I will try and speak a bit clearer/louder and face camera more. Thanks for watching again Rhoda xx🙂

[@sewlovemydogs]

You’ve done a lovely job on you blue top, the fabric is gorgeous, do you know what type it is, it looks substantial and I think that’s part of what makes the pirating sit so beautifully. Thoroughly enjoyed yes another vlog with you. Take care 🌹❤️

[@sewlovemydogs]

😂😂😂 pleating NOT pirating, dopey predictive text.

[@karensewsslowly]

Ah thank you, you too xx