Three Sewing Space Game-Changers, Wawak Haul, and Project Dress a Girl!

[@cjane51]

The thread is very cool. Love your haul. Most helpful

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Claudia! Let me know if you try any of these! 💜

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing your purchases. I can’t wait to see your organization. Love seeing what others do in organizing. Thanks.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Mary! I have a couple other areas I’d like to re-organize, also, and will share the process/results! 💜

[@annigjestaples6015]

I just love the small LED light and the varigated thread. The organizers in the drawers are such a great idea💖

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Annigje! I want to put those lights on all my machines! They are fab! I have a couple more areas I need to organize, also! I will let you know how it goes! 💜

[@cynthiatennant9896]

Great ideas and tools! Looking forward to seeing how you are able to organize your space 🤗

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Cynthia! I love getting organized! I have a couple other areas I need to work on, also! 💜

[@RobynsLoveofSewing]

I LOVE your Super Power shirt !!!! 😍 I’m going to try the variegated thread for my serger!!! That is definitely a game changer !!! Have a SEW BLESSED DAY!💗🧵🪡

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Robyn! They have several color schemes to choose from! Let me know what you think! You have a blessed day, as well! 💜

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Great products Andra I love the LED light and may see if I can get one of those💕

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Liz! It has been great, so far, except for the adhesive strip that comes with it! A Command Strip works great, though! 💜

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Looking forward to your 'after' video! I'm sure it will be great!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Kerstin! I’m uploading it now! Let me know what you think! 💜

[@debbiesnyder762]

Thanks!!

[@AndraMakes]

You are most welcome! Keep me posted! 💜

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

I'm 20 seconds in and I had to stop. THAT T-SHIRT. I must have it! Your game changers - I've had my eye on that variegated thread for awhile now. I love the look of it! I agree so much about the stick-on light, I have the light strips right now and you're right - the stickiness just wears off with the movement of the machine. I do have some command strips, so I might try those (thanks for the tip on that!). You cracked me up with that last drawer. "Some spray adhesive and dust." I store all my dust under my table, out of sight. 😂😂😂 Your drawers actually don't look that bad to me - you should see my little drawer-tower-rolley-thingy which has needed to be organized for literally years! I think I could watch organizing videos for years on end and just skip doing the drawer thingy. I love your desk organizer trays with the removable parts - talk about an upgrade from an inbox! Now I need to schedule time in October to organize and put in another order to Wawak! Thanks for the motivation - ❤️😘🤗

[@AndraMakes]

I love you, Jen! I cannot recommend my game- changers highly enough! And, thank you for letting me know I’m not alone with my messy drawers (and dust)! 😂😘 You will LOVE that variegated serger thread! 🤩

[@bottle-capjack1778]

Love the variegated serger thread. I can’t wait to try it!

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! It is so fun! Let me know what you think once you try it! 😀

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Im constantly reorganizing somethings works and some dont but its fun love all your gadgets

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Robyn! I have a few areas I’m wanting to re-organize! I just love it when when everything has a place! 💜

[@LostMyThread]

I always enjoy a little sewing organisation. Total nerd in that way. The only reason that any of my crafting areas aren't a mess is because I've organized that mess before. My fabric stash, on the other hand, is a hot mess!!! I need to sort that out one day and will be sure to share the process. Looking forward to how it all comes together. Thanks for sharing, Andra!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Theresa! I love organizing and being organized, but have to re-organize every once in a while! I have a couple other areas that need it, also! 💜

[@nancyhilborn885]

Love your Tshirt. You can organize my whole sewing room anytime.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Nancy! That would be fun! I would love to! I enjoy organizing! 💜

[@ruthwilliams3834]

My mom was a seamstress and quilter 💖 she passed away 2 years ago and everything was put in storage. I'm going through her sewing stuff and trying to set up a sewing room for me so I can start sewing my own clothes. I've got boxes upon boxes of stuff I'm trying to organize 🙈 it's a good thing I'm retired 😂 glad you showed those lights 👍 I had them in the donate box now I'll stick them on the sewing machine and serger.

[@AndraMakes]

I am so sorry about your mom, Ruth. What treasures you have with all her sewing supplies! I’m sure they bring back wonderful memories. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement! 💜

[@deebuettner8017]

I have a few colors of the variegated thread. Love it. I have a couple messy drawers, too. I just bought an organizer for my sewing machine feet and packs of needles. It will hang in the closet in my sewing room. I got the idea from someone on Facebook. I'm planning to do that today.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Dee! I am hoping to use some of the organizing things to organize my needles! Don’t you just love that variegated serger thread?! So fun, adds a pop of color, and saves us from having to constantly change our serger thread! Let me know how your organizing goes! 💜

[@suzettesingson1002]

Thank you for this video. I love the idea of thread spools. I’m afraid to change my serger thread 🙃. I have similar organizers for my drawers and it helps me stay organized.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Suzette! I’m glad to know those organizers are working for you! That gives me hope! I’m with you on changing serger thread! That’s why I love having this variegated serger thread! It goes with everything, and, gives it a fun pop! And, I only have to change it when the spool runs out! 💜

[@MariSews]

I have so much variegated thread and have never considered using it on all my garments in my serger. Fantastic idea. Also, I didn’t know that easy grip pins existed. I’m gonna have to add them to my cart.

[@AndraMakes]

The variegated serger thread is so fun! It’s the Maxi Lock brand, too, which is great quality! Let me know if you try it and the easy grip pins! 💜

[@carmensalome]

Super cute dress a girl pattern. I just picked up a presser foot with the attached seam guide from Madam Sews. I love it. I will have to check out that multicolor thread for sure!! Great tip.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Carmen! They have several different shades of the variegated serger thread to choose from! Let me know if you try it! 💜

[@SimplyDelilah]

i love that varigated thread idea! its makes the finishes look so cute!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Delilah! They have several different color schemes to choose from! Let me know if you try it! 💜

[@FleurdeLinda.Stitches]

You don’t EVEN want to see my space right now! It would be way to honest! 😂 Hubby is working on some cabinets for me. Looking forward to when they are installed.

[@AndraMakes]

😂 Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone! Your cabinets sound amazing! 🤩 I have a couple other areas I want to re-organize, also! I’ll be sharing the process! 💜

[@debbiehs390]

Good organization products. But even though your drawers maybe messy, I bet you know where everything is! 😉

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Debbie! 💜

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Those easy grasp pins look interesting to me. 🧵. I use the variegated thread in my serger as well. I love it!! 🧵 I use my micro tips to cut notches as well! I love my micro tips!! How much were they at Wal Mart? 🧵 I had some drawers like that as well until I recently organized everything in my sewing room. 😀. You are not alone! 🧵 I love to see how others organize their sewing space😀

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Michelle! I have been using the pins the last few days, and they are FAB! Highly recommend! The scissors were $9.97 at my Walmart. I love the crisp, accurate notch I get using them! I can even make teeny notches with them when I’m using a smaller seam allowance than what the pattern calls for! I just love them! I’m in the process of getting re-organized! I have a couple more areas that need it, also! Have a great trip this weekend! You will be the best-dressed person there! 🤩💜

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

@@AndraMakes 💕💕💕

[@clayettamullins2395]

I like to be organized. I organize every now and then. I just can't STAY organized!! Love this-Love you!!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you, Mom! I think that is true for most of us! Hence, the basket and drawers! 😂 Love you! 💜

[@daraharper2003]

Don't worry you're in good company!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Dara! It’s kind of embarrassing putting all that out on the “interwebs”, but, I want to keep it real! 😂💜

[@thebigsewalong]

I’m not 100% sure but I think your notch cutter is for cutting notches in the actual pattern? So for pattern makers I guess which is why it probably doesn’t cut fabric so well. The variegated serger thread idea is GENIUS! And I need that led light. Thanks for the tip on attaching it. OMG I don’t have a drawer that looks like that but I have an entire room that does! Can’t wait to see what it looks like when you’re finished organizing it.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Gini! I’m pretty sure it was marketed for fabric. But, that was several years ago, and I was new to sewing and had no idea what I was doing. (Still don’t, most of the time 😂). So, you could be right. It cuts the fabric except for one little sliver. I thought there might be a nick in the blade or something. Anywho…….let me know if you try any of these gadgets. I have several areas in my sewing room that I’d like to re-organize. 💜

[@thesewingedit]

Pins pins pins - give me all the pins in the world! I love just like you my new set from AliExpress - total game changer! I like your lamp purchase too! Love these kind of videos, Andra! Thank you! X

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Polly! Most times, it’s the little things that make the highest impact! 💜

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

So happy to have found your channel. Simply Delilah sent me over to see the variegated thread. Love it. I also purchased a notch cutter tool…. It never worked.l. Then I found out…they’re meant to cut notches in pattern paper. So if you draft patterns… it will cut those notches just fine… they’re not made for fabric. I was so disappointed. 😊

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much! That variegated serger thread is wonderful! Let me know if you try it! I had no idea that notch cutter was for paper! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ It cut the fabric great, except for one little sliver! Maybe we can invent one for fabric! 💜

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

@@AndraMakes oh yes! That would be great. If we could make one… everyone would want it. 😂 I had better luck using mine on heavier, stiffer fabric… but never great. ❤️

[@AndraMakes]

We should work on that! 💪🏼💗

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

I sewed up 7 dresses and sent them to my ambassador in NC. I, too, think the older girls may be a priority because of their physical maturity and need for modest dressing.

[@AndraMakes]

That is so amazing! Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution! 💜

[@SimplyDelilah]

That New Look Pattern for tweens will be perfect for them! i love the elastic waist band...I'm going to pick up that pattern as well!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Delilah! Let me know what you think! I’m excited to make these! 💜

[@sew_april]

Can't wait to see the dress ❤ great order and game changers. I have a magnetic seam guide. It works good with my computerized machine, because the plate is not where the computer is in my machine 😊 I have a stick on light in the throat. I'm thinking of putting a thin strip of command strip there😂🤣 sometimes I use variegated thread, since I saw you used it before. I used it on my boat dress ❤ I'm almost done organizing my fabric..I just keep buying more, 😮 😂🤣 hopefully I'll be done soon and I'll show some of my organizing things😍 you'll probably be done with your stuff lol im at least 80% there now!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, April! Yes, I love those light strips! They work great as long as they stay stuck! 😂 I kept pushing mine off when I would sew a large bag! Don’t you just love that variegated serger thread?!?! 💜

[@sew_april]

@@AndraMakes yess🌈😍

[@gladysrios256]

Love your video and your three game changers. Question, where did you get the picture of Lucy sewing?

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Gladys! Your encouragement means so much to me! I saved the picture from the internet, and had it printed, and framed it. It’s been hanging in my sewing space for years. I just love it and think it is so true and relatable! 😂💜

[@DianesFM]

Thanks for a great video. I had seen that dress in one of Mari's unboxings (was that yours?) and wondered what pattern it was. I'm getting it now to make some bigger dresses for next year. I haven't ordered from Wawak but may do so now. Like you, I love a good assortment of pins. Since I like pincushions, too, I tend to keep each kind in a different pincushion (or magnetic plate or magnetic holder)... it's too easy to collect sewing stuff! I look forward to seeing how you organize your miscellaneous drawers. It's never easy!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Diane! That is a great tip about the pins! I have the drawer organizing video on my channel, if you’d like to check it out. I also have a video showing how I organized my patterns. 💜

[@DianesFM]

@@AndraMakes Nice! On my way to watch it :D

[@AndraMakes]

@@DianesFM 💜💜💜

[@deniseblake6214]

I love a bit of organising …. Hope you show us the results …. I have a set of 10 small drawers but I still have a mess in most of them 🤷‍♀️

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Denise! I’m glad I’m not alone! 😂 I will definitely share the results! 💜

[@christineeick5096]

I may have a couple of drawers with supplies scattered in them.

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! Thank you so much, Christine, for letting me know I’m not alone! 😂 I’m looking forward to getting all that organized! 💜

[@quiltbabe8057]

Sew yeah you tube having a dress a girl sewing thing like Mari does in sept. Check out Tuesday night and get details. They sell good fabric for 6.00 a yard. We can make at least 2 dresses. Please check the out Tuesday and share with friends

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you! 💜

[@cjhines726]

Is the light on your machine safe for computerized machines? Love that idea-is it in the sewing area or lighting at Wal-Mart?

[@AndraMakes]

I’m pretty sure it’s safe. It doesn’t have any magnets on it. I got them in the sewing section at Walmart! I love them! Let me know if you try one, and if you like it! The adhesive strip that comes with it didn’t hold very well. I’ve been using a Command Strip, and it is working great! 💜

[@ernieewalkerwalker7599]

Human trafficking is a much bigger issue that most folks are not aware exists. Thanks for making others aware.

[@AndraMakes]

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[@debbiesnyder762]

Can u do a tutorial on fitting a pattern to your body

[@AndraMakes]

Hi, Debbie! Can you be a little more specific? Do you mean choosing what size pattern to make, or, adjusting the pattern pieces to fit your body, or something else? Thanks! 💜

[@debbiesnyder762]

Actually both of those. I get so confused on high bust measurement, pattern bust measurement on a pattern with the finished garment measurement which is always different that the pattern numbers. My measurements are all over the pattern not like u who seems to b able to use bust the regular pattern without adjustments. It’s just confusing

[@AndraMakes]

You’re right! It is so confusing! I recommend always going by the finished garment measurements. That is the actual size the garment will be once it’s sewn. I wish I could help with adjusting pattern pieces to fit your body, grading between sizes, etc.; but, I don’t have any experience with doing that, and wouldn’t be much help. Check out Inside the Hem on KZbin. Lindsey has fit guide worksheets you can download that will help tremendously, and she has lots of tutorials on her channel about how to make adjustments! You can totally do it! 💜