I tried sewing a fleece jacket in 2 HOURS-- here's what happened

I'm attempting to sew McCall's 8143 in 2 hours. Will my pattern modifications to use a separating zipper help or hurt my sewing time? Keep watching to find out! Don't miss a special appearance by Grandma.
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[@RunningWithScissors-th8jo]

Your grandma is so sweet! Good job on the jacket! She looked adorable! My mother just turned 93 and she still sews. She lives alone and still drives!

[@SewSewLounge]

Thanks so much!! Grandma still drives too! We renewed her drivers license in March and it won’t expire until her 100th birthday.

[@sharonwilliams1319]

I LOVE! your grandmother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please tell her she looked beautiful.

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. I will let her know ❤️

[@julieparker8553]

Absolutely sweet !❤ Loving our grand parents are precious!😂😢😅

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you! Grandma and I always have a good time together❤️

[@carmensalome]

Oh i cant waitvto make one. Thank you for the inspiration !

[@SewSewLounge]

You’re welcome! My version is much easier than the original pattern. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional explanation ☺️

[@jammymommy]

This warmed my heart😭😭😭I miss my grandmas!!!

[@SewSewLounge]

❤️❤️❤️

[@theskirtlady7890]

Aah how sweat of you to make that for your Granma blessings to you and Grandma, happy sewing.

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. Grandma loves her fleece jacket.

[@patriciac4562]

Omgosh, 4 minutes in and I've already learned so much! Can't wait to try this pattern. You and Grandma are awesome!

[@SewSewLounge]

Yay!! I’m happy to hear that you’re inspired to sew❤️

[@Upcycledbaglady]

I love your grandma’s reaction. It melted my heart ❤️

[@SewSewLounge]

She was surprised! I was glad the way it turned out since I could really only do one take.

[@jammymommy]

Me too!! What a blessing you are to your grandmother!!

[@kathycasey9521]

Mine too!

[@christinahaslam7076]

You are not going to believe this but I am making a fleece jacket also with the exact same pattern here in the UK. Im also doing the large size. I also decided to make it in to a jacket with a long zip. Im up to putting the collar in and I am finding that I dont really understand it. So Im putting the collar on in my way. Ive been sewing it on and off for weeks. Ive got some great fleece with pictures of dogs on it. Love the pattern of fleece you chose - suits your grandmother very well. My grandmother died a few days after I was born. Never knew my grandparents at all. You are so fortunate to have her.❤❤ Ty so much for the tutorial its helping me a lot ❤❤❤

[@SewSewLounge]

I’m so glad that my video helped you. I found their method for sewing the collar ENTIRELY too complicated. There are much easier ways to achieve the same end goal. My grandma will be 99 in March and I cherish every day with her. I’m sad to hear about your grandma ❤️

[@m.b.ortega544]

How sweet! The endresult is fantastic and the fit is just right.

[@SewSewLounge]

I was very happy with the way it turned out too!

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

You two are adorable together 😊 I love the fit on her new autumn jacket.

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you! We loving hanging out together. I thought the fit worked well ☺️

[@ZeldaSews]

That is so good, she still sew and you get a chance to sew with her. The fleece jacket is nice and grandma LOVES IT!!!😊❤😊!

[@SewSewLounge]

Yes we always have a good time together! Our next video will be bound buttonholes.

[@LindaStitches]

I once made a sleeper for my great nephew in a thick stretchy fleece. The fabric was so thick and unstable, I chose to hand backstitch the zipper in. Whew! What a job! My fingers were freaking sore.

[@SewSewLounge]

Some fleece is really difficult. Glad that you got it finished!! I’m sure your great nephew was warm and snuggly ❤️

[@Acapulc941]

Well done Toni. I agree with GM that it is very pretty. And I applaud Clemmie for her contribution to this particular video and for her overall support of you and the channel.

[@SewSewLounge]

I thought you’d enjoy this video and Clemmie’s antics 😂

[@mrgarner4796]

Anyone who loves their grandmother enough to sew a beautiful fleece jacket for her is very special indeed. Loved your video.

[@SewSewLounge]

We have a special bond; she’s the one responsible for my fabric obsession. She used to take me fabric shopping with her when I was little and let me touch all the fabric as she went down the aisles 😂

[@julianachandler2975]

Your grandmother is so sweet ❤ and that is a beautiful fleece! Congratulations on the time.

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. I almost beat the clock!!

[@lavonnemacfarland7380]

What a pretty fabric choice. Your grandma is going to look so cute wearing her new fleece!

[@SewSewLounge]

I can’t wait for it to get a little colder so she can wear it out to dinner.

[@TheCreativeChica]

Your Grandma is adorable! I'm a new subbie and came across your video when searching How to sew a fleece jacket. I'm an intermediate sewist. I yhink project would be perfect. I love that you explained your changes!

[@SewSewLounge]

Thanks so much for watching and subbing!! Grandma is so much fun. This pattern is a good intermediate one. Have fun! Let me know if you have any questions ☺️

[@TheCreativeChica]

@@SewSewLounge Thank you! That's so kind👍🏼❣️

[@sandyp2485]

Nice work and such a pretty result. I think I like the shorter zipper better. That way there aren't teeth scraping my neck when it doesn't need to be closed all the way. It's easy enough to toss on a scarf when there's a breeze to chill the neck. And, yes, fleece is adored by my feline also. And she loves to jump on my sewing machine table too. Haven't stitched any toes or noses into my work yet but do get annoyed at times with feline curiosity interrupting my work flow. I do my best to do tricky work when she's napping.

[@SewSewLounge]

You're awesome, thank you!

[@judith98630]

Good instructions and so sweet!!!

[@SewSewLounge]

Glad you liked it!

[@janellvincent8046]

How adorable for grandma!!!

[@SewSewLounge]

I’m pretty sure she hasn’t taken it off since I gave it to her 😂

[@daxxydog5777]

I love grandma’s reaction! So adorable. So, do you occasionally catch a glimpse of your dress form and think, damn, is that me?? Yes, dammit, it is 😂😂😂

[@SewSewLounge]

My dress form is actually a little smaller than I am right now 🙄 but I’m working out so soon I’ll be able to remove some of her padding 🤣

[@daxxydog5777]

@@SewSewLounge I keep thinking, dang girl, would it kill you to do a couple of sit ups?? It’s clearly not happening 😜 For her or me!

[@SewSewLounge]

I hate sit ups; I have PTSD from the Presidential Fitness test 😂 I told my trainer that she had to come up with other exercises to find my abs. So far so good, but it's slooooow going.

[@jacquiehonnor4989]

Love your grandma . You two together are adorable ❤

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. She’s the best ❤️

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

I just love your sewing show. I have been sewing since I was about ten. You have the same notions that I have. Ann

[@SewSewLounge]

Ann, you are so lucky that you started learning at 10. I totally missed out. I appreciate your comment! 🎉🎉🎉

[@tinaneely1]

I have been quilting for about two years. I used to be a clothing sewer all the time in my 20s and teens and 30s. But I haven’t done it for a while and I’m kind of getting back into it just for now.

[@SewSewLounge]

YES! I’m all about sewing clothes. Quilts are nice but nothing beats being able to wear something you made out in public. It’s the best feeling ever❤️

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

That is a very pretty print in the fleece jacket for Grandma.

[@SewSewLounge]

She’s loves it! I’ve made her two more since this video.

[@sammof7939]

from the mrs: great video! After watching your tutorial, I feel inspired and may try to make a fleece jacket. Enjoyed the grandma cameo!!

[@SewSewLounge]

I’m so happy the hear that!! Yay for sewing 🧵

[@shelaghmillett3704]

Can you tell me what weight fabric you used. I found some which is 250 gsm. Would that be to thick.

[@SewSewLounge]

My fabric was a medium weight fleece. The weight of the fleece would slightly change the appearance of the design- a thicker fabric would create a stiffer look, while a thinner fleece would be softer. If your fleece is a heavy weight fleece, just make your stitch length a little longer.

[@anneosmon4995]

Love your videos! How did you get your thread store in your house? Can you order those organizers?

[@SewSewLounge]

I bought it when my local Joann’s close to move into a new location. It was a bargain I couldn’t resist!

[@kristym117]

This is so sweet and warmed my heart! She has such pure joy at seeing what you made just for her. Loved the tutorial as well!

[@SewSewLounge]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! She loves her fleece jackets-I’ve made her three!

[@sheila003d]

First time viewer, loved the jacket material, and Grandma’s reaction. She looks so fancy!

[@SewSewLounge]

Thanks for watching!! Grandma and I have a good time making videos together ☺️

[@CarolynnScoffield]

I have the same exact model Bernina that you’re using! What is the make/model sewing cabinet that you’ve paired your machine with in this video?

[@SewSewLounge]

This Bernina is my first and my favorite sewing machine. It’s a Dual Sewing Center by Arrow Cabinet. The white is model 401. I got it in 2007. Back then you told them the make an model of your machine and they cut the leaf to fit. I don’t think they make this model anymore but they might have something similar.

[@MrsJWife]

Thank you for doing a tutorial. It looks beautiful on her. ❤ Nice fabric choice.

[@SewSewLounge]

You’re welcome 😊 thanks for watching!

[@davederrick9431]

It is such a joy to see you with your grandmother. I made a lot of my mother in laws clothes (she was about 96 and passed away 18 yrs ago) and that was always such a joyful and rewarding experience.

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thanks for watching. Grandma is a natural on camera and I’m glad she likes to be in my videos ❤️

[@consolw]

So sweet of you to make that lovely jacket for your gran, and it looks perfect on her! She’s adorable!

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you. I love her so very much.

[@tinaneely1]

I have really been enjoying your videos

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you for letting me know Tina! I appreciate you watching ❤️

[@MonPsychTech]

you look just like your grandma! So beautiful

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. Grandma is the best ❤️

[@karenlanglois4616]

Your grandmother reminded me so much of ny mother.😊

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww that’s so nice ❤️ I’ll tell Grandma you said that.

[@CPAndy-x5x]

♥️♥️♥️

[@elizabethk8938]

The jacket looks great on your grandma.

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thank you. I’ll let her know you think so 😉

[@nylirama]

I enjoy your videos a lot. You two are so cute together.

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you so much!

[@lifesbanquet4501]

Love Grandma and love how you love her!

[@SewSewLounge]

Grandma is the best ❤️

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

You just might have put a lot of young people off fleece jackets. LOL!

[@SewSewLounge]

Fleece jackets are for everyone! I remember back in the day when Old Navy was “new” and there was a fleece for the whole family ad campaign- even the dog had a fleece jacket 🤣

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

@@SewSewLounge Exacty.

[@normacooper6377]

How cool that you & your grandma love sewing! My mom tried to interest her granddaughters in sewing, but I’m not sure any of them were terribly interested. My sister was a much better seamstress than I in our early teen/young adult years. I don’t think she sews much now, but I’ve embraced it during my retirement as a new hobby. I’m more of a machine embroidery/quilting/household utility sewing person than a garment one, but I do take the occasional (rare) plunge.😂 One thing I’ve seen and tried doing is to use quilter’s basting tape that’s double sided and washes away to help with zipper placement before sewing.

[@SewSewLounge]

My grandma was overjoyed when I started sewing in college. My mom and aunt were both traumatized in home ec and never took it up as a hobby. I’ve always just loved to idea of making something completely original that no one else has. I’m glad my grandma likes to be in my videos ❤️

[@ivividly]

Loved everything about this video. The fabric is gorgeous, your Grandma is gorgeous. Makes me miss my Mum, she would have been almost the same age but I lost her five years ago. This was so endearing. Thank you 💜

[@SewSewLounge]

Oh you’re welcome. I’m sorry to hear about your mum, I’m sure that’s been hard for you. I’m very happy that you enjoyed my video ❤️

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

I love the style of jacket, with the exception of the zipper if it goes all the way to the top of the collar. So your modification is perfect for me. I don’t like the teeth of the zipper rubbing on my neck and this illuminates that problem. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@SewSewLounge]

I don’t particularly like a zipper rubbing my neck either. This was a happy accident indeed ☺️

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Great video, thank you for sharing. Your grandma looks great in her new jacket, well done.😊

[@SewSewLounge]

Aww thanks so much. It was fun to make and the look on her face was priceless.

[@marietaitague5296]

Grandma is beautiful and I hope to see more of her in your video. A heartwarming and wonderful video

[@SewSewLounge]

You are so kind! I will pass your comment on to Grandma. Who knew at 98 she’d be on KZbin?!? She’s the best and we will make more videos together this year.

[@patriciabennett961]

Love this! That fabric is so pretty! Love your Better than Ezra tee!❤

[@SewSewLounge]

Ah, you noticed 😉 BTE is my favorite band.

[@Gosewsomething]

She looks great! And that’s a really nice jacket. I love the fabric.

[@SewSewLounge]

I think so too! Plus she’s so happy to have a new fleece jacket ❤️

[@JaneMcNally-c9k]

Grandma is awesome!!!

[@SewSewLounge]

@@JaneMcNally-c9k aww thank you. She’s the best ❤️

[@janematthews6579]

Yaaaaay for Grandma!

[@SewSewLounge]

Grandma loves her fleece jacket. She’s says she’s going to wear it for special occasions and I keeps telling her that it’s for everyday use.

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

Both lovely 🙂

[@SewSewLounge]

Thank you! 😊