Sewing This & That

[@elinorangelo4982]

You are a blessing because you encourage others. God bless you.

[@adrienneclamp9118]

I think I like #2 for a coat. By the way, as we are on vacation, I missed the anti-you post. Do not waste your time on people like that! You are delightful, generous, funny and always a joy to watch. You inspire me at least. We are meant to cheer each other on, never put each other down. I really believe it is our task to be kind, or say nothing.

[@karenlowes7802]

I really like the second fabric for the coat. Your hair looks extra "bouncin' and behavin'" today!

[@allisonallen5481]

On the green jacket, sew an extension placket on the front edge. Use the decorative stitching down the front. Make it yours!

[@nellwood9682]

I love the fact that you showed some failures. I thought I was the only one. Now I have a gained confidence, to try again. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@Maga-Muffin.59]

I agree! It sometimes seams (seems) like I have more failures than successes!

[@r53824]

Me too. She keeps me going no matter what happens.

[@charlottehayward5943]

Call those designer details.

[@cassiewife2narrowgatehomestead]

The purple would be very nice!

[@sheilahahn656]

I just love your channel. Everybody that sews will have a mistake or two on our journey. Just want to say thanks for posting.

[@vivmomsews4962]

Aww thanks Sheila!💕

[@Maga-Muffin.59]

I like the purple!!!!! Very pretty!

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

The purple looks best on you.

[@Kayr76]

Purple for sure. You can dress it up or down and use interesting buttons or maybe other embellishments.

[@melaniemarr445]

The purple looks great, but any of them would look good. Will be excited to see how it turns out! I'm a quilter, but your videos inspire me to get back to making some clothes!!

[@xMacBroekx]

I like the purple for the jacket. This color is hot for the next months

[@daur5314]

Loved all the fabrics- thought the purple would be great for Fall. Ironically your sewing mishaps give me confidence, lol. I’m always thinking everyone does everything perfectly. 🧵👍🏻

[@Sweetbikerblondie]

I enjoy watching your videos so much! It is encouraging me to sew again! I love love love sewing so much, and have let it slide to the bottom of my "gotta do" list. I feel as if we're good friends, because of your lovely, laid back, fun, personality! Keep doing what your doing!

[@vivmomsews4962]

Hi Denise! I love this note, thank you! I understand about sewing falling to the bottom of “the list.” Women have a LOT on their plates. I have the luxury of time to sew now, but I also realize that could change in a blink. Whatever you can manage will be great because a little sewing & creating goes a long way. All sorts of health benefits, yay!!👏👏 I’m glad you’re here. Wish we could have a cup of coffee and then sew. Like, ALL of us!! Wouldn’t that be splendid? It makes for happy daydreaming.😄Thanks again for writing!

[@Sweetbikerblondie]

@@vivmomsews4962 The belly dance class I teach, resumes this week, so I WILL be getting the sewing area straighten up, this weekend, to sew. I am a part of two troupes, so we have many costumes we need, all sewn by ourselves.

[@sherrycallaway]

I love the purple fabric for the jacket

[@ingridmonkhouse3669]

I like the last one you showed,the purple.Would be very nice with a contrasting top stitch.Can’t wait to see the final product.Good luck girl.

[@dianedunshea3949]

The velour is gorgeous!

[@zainylainy1]

I can’t wait to see the finished product of brads choice! I hope you do that more often, it’s so fun! I have often found through my years of quilting that a mistake can often lead to something so much more creative than you would have ever thought possible. Thank you for inspiring me to start garment sewing.

[@juliesherman4641]

I would pick the purple for the long jacket and the sparkle for the short jacket

[@brinagotsued]

Seconded

[@donnainmt]

I third that!

[@kaysmyth7099]

I vote for the purple fabric for the coat. I like your hair style you looked so cute. Real bummer when you spend all that time and it doesn’t fit wears a tank top under it and leave it open. Good luck on your sewing this weekend.

[@allisonallen5481]

The purple soft flannel-ish velour will be wonderful for those cold winter months.

[@annedawahare9243]

I like the purple for the coat, it looks warmer and stands out more...a little different. Enjoy your makes, we enjoy watching you and hearing about how you made them.

[@bonitaharms9429]

Viv, I like the purple fabric for your jacket. I appreciate that you talk about your problems with sewing such as the scorching and the top not fitting. This makes me realize that I am not a bad garment sewer but I would say I am average. Thanks for your great videos.

[@pamelawomick5033]

I’m so glad to know that other sewers will try just about anything to make a garment work. I’m not the only one! The buttonholes are soooo funny! Yep, I would have done the same thing. Keep being real, it’s so refreshing!

[@pamketron]

Hi Viv - I like the purple for a long jacket. Looks soft and cozy. Add nice buttons and you’ve got a great jacket. On the green shirt, you can wear a tank or cami under it and maybe button the lowest button or not. Whatever you choose for the jacket will look wonderful. All of them are nice choices. 🧵Happy Sewing! 😃

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Ah, yes! The old scorched clothing item. Been there, done that! When I worked in a fabric store waaaa-aaaay back when, I bought some poly to make a nice work blouse. During the course of making it, I ever so slightly scorched my blouse. Other people probably wouldn't have noticed, but I sure did. Wore it several times before it hung in my closet for months before going to Goodwill. Even though I worked in a fabric store, I'd never heard about a pressing cloth until 5 or so years ago. (I hadn't done a lot of sewing during the years in between.) Until watching this video I didn't realize how easily poly can scorch, even when using the proper iron setting. Yes, pressing clothes are necessary!

[@maryd6506]

I like the purple for the long coat. Of course, the black & white sparkle would also be great with large statement buttons. Anything you choose will be great, as usual.

[@judyf3684]

i love the flannel velour for Kwik Sew 3732. I'm enjoying the "get-it-done in July" challenge. Also, I want to tell you that I'm sold on your tip of using bias binding instead of facings..

[@linda6131]

I love the mauve burnt out fabric for the jacket. That would look so stylish. Happy sewing☺

[@pennyhanson2598]

Hi, Viv, I like all of the fabrics, so it really depends on what you want to wear it with. The mauve was my favourite, but only to wear over something darker. The black sparkly one would be good for evening and the purple was a lovely rich colour you could wear anytime. If you like the finished article - make them all!! Can’t wait to see the end result! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@tariblevins955]

The purple is gorgeous!!! I like the blk/wht for coat, but I think you'll pick one more colorful, lol. The new jacket is great, I would have left it without buttons at all. Great patterns.

[@junejermy4961]

I live in Edinburgh and have just started watching your videos, I must thank you, when you showed how to ease the top of sleeves to fit easily. It was great and I have used this process three times now and it is marvellous. So thank you very much

[@vivmomsews4962]

You’re very welcome, June! You’re a sweetheart for coming back to tell me. When I learned about crimping, it changed my sewing. Now I’ve seen yet another method where no basting stitch is applied, and you do some fancy hand work easing the sleeve in with the left hand as the right hand pulls the armhole taut. Whoa! She said it was for more advanced seamstresses. I may try it someday, but for now crimping is great. Welcome to the channel, I am so charmed that you’re here!😄🌺

[@caroleades5827]

I purchased the sparkly fabric you have with the white inside from Hobby Lobby last year and I made a somewhat cropped and loose fitting top it sewed really well. I did not finish the edges I just let it curl with the white showing. The material is very comfortable.

[@Joannewithane]

Here's to sewing all weekend!!! You are so creative---"edgy button holes"--gotta love you!! Looking forward to your finished sewing projects for this weekend!! Happy Sewing!!

[@conniebuchner4715]

I like your honesty in sewing, especially for someone getting back into the craft. I’m having better luck, the more I try.

[@boulevarddufil2410]

Hi Vivian, always a pleasure to watch you, just to say that the silvercrest machine for beginners is a wonderful quality sewing machine for a first purchase, known in France, see positive reviewers about it, and their sewing thread etc, a bargain also, thanks !!! have a nice day, bisous, Sylvie

[@nickoletteturner9608]

Purple! Love the black and white sparkly. Cute form fitting dress or jumper with silky shirt. Classy casual!!

[@cathleenolson3699]

Black and white sparkle gets my vote. It will go with everything.

[@lisaghormley1158]

Just want to say thanks for being human when you sew! Love the purple for the longer version of the coat. Kinda of like the floral for a shorter version.

[@elainehaney5304]

I like the blue jumpsuit. But there are several tops and dresses I also like.

[@ksykes2009]

Love the purple for the jacket. 😍

[@esooit4668]

The last one, the velour flannel combo in purple would make a great coat!

[@crystalflax1215]

Hi Viv, I am loving your top. I think that the mauve fabric would be lovely as a dress jacket with a kimono type sleeve but the sleeve not as wide as a kimono and the purple fabric for the Kwik Sew pattern coat. Well have a great weekend and a wonderful week.

[@craigharlow2271]

Love the burnout!!!! But the purple gives you Chanel vibe. Love the hair. Color fantastic! (Former stylist). Viv your fabulous!!!!

[@lindarfleete4443]

Stunning velour. Would look beautiful as the coat. Looking forward to seeing the finished coat. Happy sewing.

[@Anotherprairiegirl]

I love your channel and the content you provide.I'm sorry that the negative comments can take up precious space in our heads no matter how many positive comments we receive. Please don't stop doing what you are doing. I have learned so much from your channel and get excited when a I receive a new notification on my phone. 🤗 Be blessed!

[@donnadannessa6024]

Purple, for sure! Beautiful for Fall and beautiful with your coloring.

[@k3of5ks]

Viv!!!! We have got to get you on board with making your own binding. Leftover fabric, fat quarters, you name it. You’ll get a little fun surprise every time you look inside your garment. Dress looks great! 😘

[@brendamiller1620]

I think the purple would be lovely on you!

[@knittykatstudio]

Your hair is so pretty! I love the mauve and the purple for the jackets. Lol...I run into sewing disasters too, and I love your remade bodice. I and can't wait to see your finished dress.

[@AnitasDreams]

HI Viv, LOVE the top you have on. I'm thinking for the upcoming Fall for your coat the black fabric. I LOVE the mono floral too. Well I'm undertaking the spare bedroom clean out & this will become my sewing area too. Wish me luck. I have not sewn in about 30 years. Yikes!!!!!

[@creativemommaof3241]

Love your videos. thank you for putting the pattern numbers of what you are wearing. That is very helpful. I love purple.

[@sandypeterson1719]

I think the purple one would made a very nice jacket.

[@czeidman8908]

I am so impressed how easily you seem to brush off your challenges. It is really impressive.

[@Kayr76]

On the shirt, wear a tank under and put frog closures on

[@nancyharris4703]

KR Awesome I agree. Tank under and open for shirt jacket!

[@Kayr76]

Yeah. I just mentioned frog closures to camouflage the button holes and to give them purpose

[@nancyharris4703]

KR Awesome yes, that would look good!

[@amyshimonkevitz4803]

Agreed! That's what I thought!

[@ladysusan2501]

That was exactly what I was thinking!

[@catdee3534]

I like the purple. But any of the 3 will be lovely, can’t wait to see it!

[@socarole66]

Oh it has to be the Sparkly one 🌟 or if too impossible to sew the purple one! Love the hair, looking very sophisticated today. No sewing for me this weekend as visitors. Don’t forget to show us the children’s clothes 😊. Thanks for your update 👏🏼x

[@elisahall675]

I love the first fabric mauve burnout, but they would all be great in the jacket pattern. And OMG, that dress is divine. Thank you.

[@gramsthebuilder5388]

I can’t wait to see the fashion show. I love the black and white sparkle.

[@gramsthebuilder5388]

I like it. It seems like the button holes make it unique. Hope it looks cute on when your done.

[@carlalissa7693]

Purple for sure IMHO

[@sannes7647]

Wow, you got super cute Butterick patterns. I love them all!

[@annminister9831]

Thanks for the video. It is comforting to know that I am not alone in making errors! So generous of you to share.

[@vickygriffin8876]

Great video! The burn-out fabric would look so chic in the long version, so I vote for the first one. ..... I am a caregiver for my father. Your videos provide a respite for me. Thank you.

[@wowzieee]

For the Brad jacket, i pick purple. I hope you are getting outside and enjoying some fesh air and great summer weather along with your sewing goals.

[@dianer8881]

Love your choice of outfits! They're very practical for every day.

[@barbfrank917]

Like the black white sparkle. Love the roses

[@sunneeaz5149]

The purple fabric would be great for the pattern. Plus you'll look beautiful in the purple color!

[@mariansmith7694]

I love the first pattern... beautiful.

[@Vanessa180]

I purchased some of the thread from Lidl. I shop at Lidl weekly. I love their various product selection. I enjoy your videos.

[@jennifercesare1742]

I love the purple fabric for the long jacket!!! I am going to have to get some of that fabric!!!

[@brigittelogue6678]

I like the first fabric. They all look good.

[@sherrygiambalvo2288]

My pick is #1, then #3, then #2. On a side note, I haven’t been watching your videos for very long but I have yet to see a video where you are mean spirited. Please keep on making these videos as I enjoy them and you so much. I’ve never sewn clothes, just curtains and pillows, but you inspire me to try. Loved your video on the vintage patterns. We share the same birth year!

[@sandracubbins6324]

I’m leaning towards #2, as I think it will go with more of your other clothes, plus I love black and white! But, they are all lovely and will look good on you. Have a fun weekend!🥰

[@mariamacksoud3080]

Love the hair!! Thank you for such an instructional video. I like the purple one for the jacket.

[@pamjay5465]

Hi Viv! I vote for the black and white sparkle. Would look very classy. Thanks for deciding to keep making videos. Love them and you! 💜🌹

[@catfish542]

Thank you for all your videos you are great

[@lavadajenkins2955]

Love the mauve burnout fabric! Great new patterns, too. I have met my goal of making wide leg pants and have made a tunic. now on to a shift dress before the end of the month! Thanks for the incentive to get in there and get things done!

[@lynnd7432]

I like the number 3 choice for the jacket/coat.

[@sharynreynolds9067]

I love the first fabric for your jacket, I think it will be very interesting and it looks lovely with your complexion too 😊

[@barbarasews2799]

I do love the first fabric with flowers but I feel the last fabric, the flannel one would be best for the jacket. Wow! I'm impressed with those button holes. They actually look good. There is no way I'd done so well that close to the edga. We learn from our errors. Looking forward to seeing your dress

[@peggydid]

I vote for the purple flannel/velour for the jacket. I can't wait to see what you do! That one that's too small....just add a "flap" to each side and overlap them. My sister made one like that (on purpose) and it was lovely. Hugs! You're doing great!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Hi, love the patterns. I'd pick the first choice for the jacket but they'd all be good. It is easy to melt/scorch polyester fabric. Never mind the dress will look lovely. Good luck with your sewing weekend.

[@sandrar3124]

Thank you again x x If you want a vote... I vote for the 3rd one, the purple one x I think it would look great but of course all of them are lovely x Looking forward to your July makes... you are my inspiration x x x you're a super........ !!! :)

[@ginahamel4053]

I'm glad it's just not me alone messing up my projects! Lol, I'm sorry though that you've had some frustration with your sewing, but thanks for sharing and making me laugh. Love your videos 😊

[@jomarielopez2229]

Great patterns that you picked up! I vote for the purple material. The jacket that didn't fit....let it go! I did the exact same thing! My daughter now wears it! Love your "new look!" Xx oo

[@babeage]

Gorgeous roses!! Such an inspiration for sewing! You could sew little ties on the other side of the green jacket and close it like that. I use a piece of white silk organza with serged edges as my pressing cloth. I HIGHLY recommend it as you can see through the organza when pressing and that’s been a life saver for me,

[@deeperrydesigns2878]

I love your hair, you look very pretty today. I would say make the pattern in the black fabric, you can't go wrong with basic black. Thanks for the info about Lidl, ill have to check mine.

[@ivybader8558]

Thank you for sharing both the successes as well as the "learning opportunity" garments with us. :-D Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@vivmomsews4962]

Hi Ivy! Thanks for writing. Yes, I’m rather well acquainted with those learning opportunities. I’ll always share them. Welcome and I am so glad you’re here!😄🌺

[@susanrussell2464]

Absolutely not the first one. Either of the other ones would be beautiful. BTW, your hair looks great! Love the colour and cut.

[@biggyheart1872]

Ya know I had to take a break from house work when I saw you made a new video 😁. The purple material would be nice for fall and winter, the black and white would look nice for a dressy occasion. I'm such a sucker for roses so beautiful. ❤ Like all your pattern picks , especially the twist bell sleeve one. Think I'll get that one. Well back to the salt mine.Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@marisavalentino7196]

I love the purple is lovely and will love great with a lot of the ones you have made before. Love your KZbin always look forward to seeing what you are sewing. I’m so happy that you’re keeping going. Love and Gods Blessings Marisa in Perth West Australia

[@margaretpitts5462]

I like the purple Vivmom

[@Maga-Muffin.59]

I love you and your pockets!

[@mollysmith6055]

Viv, you are going to completely spoil us with all these great uploads! Thank you! And thank you for asking for our ideas on the fabric for your Kwik Sew jacket...my vote goes for the plum because: *fav colour, *yummy texture, *Brad won't be able to resist giving you a snuggly hug with that beautiful flannelish-velour feel. Your Lidl flowers were lovely. Your Butterick pattern choices were spot-on...I can absolutely SEE you in those. I've got to hit up my Joanns and see if they have New Look 6763. So glad you showed this one, I've been hunting for an empire-waist jacket to try to copy a RTW jacket that has gotten too tight and this one is doable. For your too-tight jacket, why not duplicate those buttonholes on the opposing side and then adding some cute ties with a pretty cord for a boho vibe? Love the Lidl footage and I'd have scooped up plenty of those goodies. They are German-owned aren't they? So is Pfaff... so maybe they get off-brand goods made by Pfaff. Thank you, happy sewing and have a great weekend!

[@pinkysfarm461]

I,m digging the velour for the coat!

[@rebeccaklash5826]

I vote purple for the long coat.

[@ChocolateGirrafe44]

I just got the Nancy Zeiman "Pattern Fitting With Confidence" book. I think you would benefit from it!!! Good read and alot of illustrations! Lol! Your buttonholes made me laugh. I'll be sewing some Simplicity patterns this weekend. Happy to see you AGAIN ! Yay!

[@Kitasews]

Wow had no idea Lidl carried so much! Will have to check that out. Thanks for sharing can’t wait to see which quick sews you picked out. I picked up a few buttericks also liked the tunic top. Thought the sleeves were super cute!

[@kimishmael2166]

I am liking the black sparkle! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@quiltygal6981]

Love the jacket pattern. I think the last one, the plummy coloured mystery fabric would look gorgeous. Xxx