New (old) Patterns ~ New (new) Fabrics

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

WOW!!! Construction videos again. Three cheers 🎉🎉🎉

[@emma544s8]

First of all, I watch your channel for you and your fun personality. I don’t care if you are upstairs, in the rec room or anywhere else. Your enthusiasm for sewing is contagious. Love all your new fabrics and can’t wait to see your makes with them. Can’t wait for construction videos. Love them. I agree with you about Simpllicity patterns, they are always my first choice

[@dianecleary8458]

Since I started sewing again I’m obsessed with patterns and fabric. Just looking at them gives me a lot of pleasure. I love your videos and your natural, down to earth attitude. I don’t care if you wear a prison dress or your jammies, it’s you that is important. I like New Look and Simplicity patterns. Haven’t tried Vogue yet. I recently made a top by Butterick, I didn’t enjoy sewing it, I won’t use the pattern again. It fitted but i donated it to a charity shop. It’s all good fun though isn’t it?

[@trishsh5007]

Hi from an equally grey UK. Sunshine tends to spark my sewing creativity so I’m missing my mojo at the moment. The fabrics are lovely and they bring the sunshine back with all those fun florals. We don’t have rec rooms here, unless you’re rich. Houses tend to be much smaller and new builds are getting smaller still. It’s quite depressing. They do feel very squashed. Our 1970s houses had the most room and big windows for lots of lovely light for sewing. Now it’s all small rooms and windows to prevent heat loss etc. Sorry that was a bit of a diversion. Re the patterns, I have most simplicity and New Look but I also like Butterick. I think New Look used to be our cheapest patterns, but I always found them a bit large….especially the knit ones, which seemed to have been designed for wovens then unsuccessfully converted 😁. I do use Burda occasionally and the odd Burda magazine which we can get here from newsagents. I too love the older patterns, and often they fit me better (after adjusting for sizing which was different then). The illustrations always inspire me more, particularly compared to the new pattern photos on the Big 4 which I think are dire, and only give one view, often badly. Sorry for the rambling. I love your videos. They’re brightening up a gloomy autumn.

[@Rileygirl746]

I feel like we are just a couple of friends enjoying an afternoon conversation about patterns and fabric in just such a soothing laid-back atmosphere. You relate awesomely with your viewers in such a non-scripted, relaxed way. So real, so enjoyable.

[@cherryguthriepeoples658]

I totally agree, Viv is a delight 😊

[@florence775]

When I was young my mother told me, keep something long enough, it will come back in style! There you go.

[@florence775]

Hi there mom, great to see you in this new year. Looking forward to watching what you have in store for the coming months.

[@elainesnow4736]

Yes, please! More construction videos! I’m coming back to garment sewing after many years away, and boy, have things changed! I’m newly semi-retired, using a Vintage Bernina 932 Record. I have SO benefited from your videos and your wealth of knowledge. I want to add a heavier-duty machine for sewing canvas and vinyl, so I would LOVE to see your Vintage Kenmore(s) since they are such good machines. Thanks again for helping me get back to where I want to be!!

[@bunniesandroses499]

you look so great!!!, that first fabric is so perfect for a sleeveless dress and I think you would wear it so much. I sewed a cowl neck and a dress without a pattern.

[@kw6084]

Oh Viv, you crack me up! 😄😄 I also tell myself not to buy that fabric, or look at that sale, then I disobey myself as well! I also think buying fabric is sometimes exploring a different side of yourself - that a fabric may become a garment that is more elegant or more adventurous than you have worn before and that is a tantalising prospect. Re fave pattern companies - Very Easy Vogue gets my vote as I find the fit is good on my frame and the instructions are always clear and easy to follow. Thanks for a fun video. Keep on sewing!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Yes...we called it the rec room. You've been up close to the red sofa for years...so you know what's wrong with it. From my perspective it looks lovely! I don't have a favorite brand of patterns. When I saw the last fabric you pulled out, I nearly salivated....it's GORGEOUS! But that's your style! Love you, Vivmom! ❤

[@sewlovemydogs]

Definitely Simplicity. I find them so straight forward.

[@Lily656]

Wow! I haven’t heard Rec Room in years! Growing up we had a Rec Room too, with a big Sears record player, 8 track system etc… listening to the BeeGees and my Mom loved Neil Diamond. Those were the good ole days - No phones or WiFi !!LOL Loved all your fabric. I have always had lots of fabric, like you said “It makes us Happy!!” Looking forward to your next video!

[@dianarowland167]

I so love it when you go shopping! Some beautiful fabrics in there! ❤

[@elainesnyder8210]

Love floral especially the large ones. Love your patterns. Looks like lots of fun. ❤🤗

[@sheilastamps853]

I'm like you Viv I love the old patterns too. Great video and I like your reck room. The place where memories are made.

[@lorrainesquiltingandsomuch3582]

I'm partial to simplicity grew up on them. Fabric haul fabrics very lovely.

[@texasproud8822]

My favorite brands are the ones I buy and store!

[@cindymiles6354]

Fabric brings out my creativity and it makes me happy.

[@judychapman1868]

Viv, I totally agree with you about your favorite sewing pattern brands. I loved watching you video, so good to see you again!!! Judy

[@jessiedietrich42]

I love your choices in fabrics , my favorite patterns are simplicity , Vogue ,

[@elizabethhoops992]

You are simply wonderful!

[@susanjohnson3973]

Love your beautiful fabrics! I've been away from sewing for many years, though I sewed a large part of my wardrobe from age twelve through my teens! Getting ready to jump in for myself and things for our grands. Simplicity has been my fave followed by Buttermilk. And yes, we had a rec room our kids loved when they were quite young!💖

[@lindabiron7924]

I used to deliver Mail and this wonderful family on my route would often leave me treats-like leftover candies from Easter or Trick-or-Treat. And I could never understand how anyone could have leftover candy! Total anathema to me! LOL! KwikSew are my favorite patterns. Basic, never.out of style, great instructions (sometimes cutting edge instructions!)

[@ruthberanek13]

Simplicity and then New Look patterns are my favorites.

[@lorrainehartman1506]

My favorite patterns are Simplicity. Luv your fabric choices. As for your dress that you are wearing as long as you are comfortable it should not matter.

[@pranch9986]

Love floral fabric! Im a fabric junkie, fanic gives us so many options to create! I'm an old school pattern collector also, think old butterick followed by mccalls then vogue. Not a new pattern fan, I feel most of what comes out now has been done in some fashion before so customizing is queen! Love you channel! Glad your kitty is doing better!

[@cecenelson2194]

That new look shirt would be so cute with a pair of your cropped pants and a jacket

[@CordulaPrice]

I love your Couch 🛋

[@roxanneross1574]

Dear Vivmom . I remember growing up and the ladies just loved having what was call a bed jacket for those times that you lounged in bed and it was chilly in the morning or you didn’t want to wear a full robe in warmer times. I enjoy watching you so much and the vintage patterns so fun. Keep on keeping on my friend .

[@debbiesnyder762]

I love love love those fabrics!!! Can’t wait to see what u make. First we called our room a Rec room or family room. Yes fabric is very addictive. I love feeling it in my fingers and dreaming what it will become. Just gets those creative juices flowing. Patterns do the same thing. I’ve been sewing for 50 years. It’s just plain FUN

[@janicecoulson5388]

Love the fabrics, we call those bed shrugs bed jackets in UK. Often useful if your sat up in bed to keep your shoulders warm. I am pleased I am not the only one that has house dresses.

[@celarasmith8030]

Never thought much about it before. I have about 80% more SIMPLICITY patterns. Their directions are so easy to follow and the most reliable. I don't want to play the guessing game with a pattern. I want to enjoy the whole process and have a garment I will love and wear.

[@cjhines726]

Yep Rec Room! Love the rayon challis with the pink flowers! (my mother always said shall-lee). You are so entertaining! You brighten this gloomy day😎☀️

[@vanessajones3508]

My favorite pattern brands are Simplicity and McCall's.

[@victorialine5984]

@11:38, so pretty. I'm a sucker for florals. @12:33, another beauty. In fact, your entire fabric haul is lush.

[@karenegeberg6007]

Thanks for the fun video! I love The Sewing Workshop Patterns, followed by Simplicity. Happy sewing 🧵🪡!

[@lindabenson4742]

Love love love VOGUE #1, Butterick #2.

[@starlightaura0063]

I love flowers myself so all the fabrics you brought were a hit. I believe all the patterns were a hit as well.

[@indigobleu]

Enjoyed your fabric. The more you show us, the less we have to buy ourselves!!!

[@michellecornum5856]

WAIT?! You mean I don't have to buy every gorgeous fabric she shows us? 🤨 what a novel idea. 😁😁😁😁

[@vicki9298]

Wow, I love that off the shoulder top! And that pj pattern. I could use that for round the house wear!!

[@patriciabennett961]

Hi Viv! Love your videos. As far as the big 4, Simplicity is my favorite. At this time, I'm sewing with a few Cashmerette patterns because the fit, for me, is fantastic! 😊❤👍

[@ginahayes6169]

Beautiful fabrics, looking forward to seeing all of it made! Simplicity pattern, I do enjoy sewing on knits!

[@eljaykayaye1186]

Rec Room, yes , I heard that all the time.! Love the fabric!. Those bright colors are delightful. I've been drawn to those warm shades lately too! Reminds me of McCartney's Coming up like a flower. Those yoke pants..you could make the yoke out of a stretchy fabric like spandex or a wide elastic type fabric and it would lay flatter. Patterns look comfy and when they have full wardrobe nice extra. My fav. Was the dress with or without ruffle though. Less ruffles use less fabric though 😄.

[@sharidaugherty9772]

Live all the fabrics. My fav pattern company is.. well a toss between Simplicity & Butterick.

[@stephaniecruz8260]

I love buying fabric. I am always talking myself out of purchasing so much

[@elizabethvera5321]

Beautiful material!!!! Can’t wait to see what you make.🤗

[@karenbruns4355]

Very much looking forward to your construction videos!! 😊

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Gorgeous, gorgeous challis all around - rayon is my favorite and I love me a ditzy print!

[@annethompson9154]

“I immediately ignored myself” oh my you make me laugh so much

[@catfish542]

Thank you what I like about the big four is you get more than one pattern in the pattern keep on vlogging I so appreciate you

[@margaretvannest4810]

I LOVE your videos. You have inspired me to start sewing again!

[@vivmomsews4962]

Oh that’s so nice to hear, Margaret! Thanks so much for writing.😃

[@peggieloader2159]

Butterick, Simplicity, Vogue, Malls and Love Notions

[@socarole66]

Favourite pattern brand for me is Simplicity like yourself, followed by New Look. McCalls is always a challenge for me, sizing 😰instructions 🤔finished product 😫 ! Some lovely florals there, can’t wait to see your makes. X

[@teresagibson2974]

Don't worry your room looks lovely and colourful and well loved I'm sure.

[@wcl4574]

Love smarties

[@bonniegirl5138]

Buy fabric. It doesn't spoil as quickly as food and sewing efforts last longer than a meal.

[@kathyshepley2768]

Simplicity is my favourite...I do love McCall's styles but there finished prodicts never fit right for me...Fabric purchasing is in our creative blood so we must continue the process for having on hand when we find that awesome pattern....lol

[@carmensalome]

😂

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I, like you, buy Simplicity more than any other brand. I love the floral fabric with the dots. I do mixed media art and took screen shot of this fabric to make a background similar to it.

[@geraldinemurch2039]

Your background looks lovely. Always enjoy your videos, thank for taking the time to involve your subscribers in your sewing ventures

[@jamiebianco]

Great fabric! Buying fabric and sewing are two separate hobbies 😂! It will be fun to see what you make. I don’t have a favorite pattern company yet. 🤔 Have a lovely day!

[@jmanonmakes]

I love your pattern and fabric hauls. Thank you!

[@sewhappy4643]

Hi Viv, I just watched your video, so I looked in my pattern boxes and found that I have quite a variety of patterns. I probably have the most Simplicity, Butterick and New Look. I'm always so inspired to sew when I watch your videos and I to am a fabric collector. Lately, I've been collecting fabric from Fabric Mart. Regarding patterns - I have owned a Lutterloh Pattern system for many years, so I'm into making my own patterns from it as I have such a hard time fitting myself with the Big 4. The Lutterloh books have been sitting on my shelf for years. This is the first time I have really used them. So far so good. I am inspired again to sew for myself. I have finally had some fitting success. Makes me HAPPY! Vicki

[@janetlink9756]

First of all love smarties. Use to be my favorite candy, but i think i burnt out on them. I too love simplicity the best. I think they are the best fitting and the most current looks.

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Hello. Howdy. Thank you for sharing. Great patterns and fabric.

[@judyscicchitano7906]

Sooo good to see you! Glad your holiday was great and family are doing well. Love your counter book! Cant wait to see your makes❤

[@lilaholland5764]

Love new old patterns ❤

[@tanesiaapodaca569]

Hi Viv My favorite is Simplicity. The directions are easy to follow.

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

I like your gray dress, which looks comfortable. Your new fabrics will make nice looking clothing. I like older sewing patterns versus the newer variety. Mine usually center around 1980-2000. My newest pattern was recently purchased at Joanne and it is a jumpsuit that will have the legs modified to a comfort leg width instead of slender. I wore a red jumpsuit in the 80's that had the comfort leg width and it was so comfortable. Red is my favorite color so I have some material to make a jumpsuit later. My favorite sewing pattern is Vogue. I like McCalls and Butterick patterns too since they have the styles I adore and they fit my body without too many alterations to the pattern. Thank you for sharing and happy sewing!

[@teresastevens2084]

I had so much fun watching this episode, Viv! I don’t think I’ve “talked” to my I-pad screen as much and laughed! Ok, here goes…Yes, we called our finished basement a “rec room” (I was born in ‘56 and my Dad had our basement finished in 1963; Although I can’t say gray is your color, I do appreciate a comfortable dress and no matter what, you should wear it!; I love the lavender ombré sweater set you created using two separate patterns. Combining patterns to make “Frankenstein” garments is a favorite technique of mine. I love sweater sets, too! (Remember, I’m a product of the 50’s and 60’s! ; I love challis as much as you do, it seams, but it is frustrating to go on a site and find they have no “challis” only to discover that they’ve named it something else! As if fabric shopping on-line wasn’t difficult enough (I’m a pretty tactile gal.); I envy you for all your wonderful treasures (aka, vintage patterns.). My favorite? Mom always was a Vogue pattern seamstress, but I have to say I was Butterick/McCall’s girl until things started to change in the Big 4 pattern industry. Now it’s mostly Simplicity! ❤️

[@lindaeliis8239]

You are such a hoot!

[@ale347baker]

I like that dress youre wearing as a top. I haven't seen what the dress looks like, but I like what is shown in this video.

[@Craftbags33]

Oh yay , construction videos! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@graceyhitchcock4013]

Viv, you are a breath of fresh air! I love old patterns too! They just resonate. That first pattern is so adorable.

[@graceyhitchcock4013]

I agree about Etsy too, crazy. I won’t even look at fabric on Etsy, not because of the price but the listing things at half a yard is just too much trouble.

[@joge815]

Can’t wait to see what you make!! I don’t know how to sew, yet. But, I am preparing to. I would love to have an iced tea with you😘

[@robincook4349]

I spotted those smarties right off, I love them

[@harmony1joy]

Love your videos. You inspire me to consider fabrics I never even thought about before. I have watched a few old fabric videos and enjoyed seeing that fabric in one of your monthly makes. 😀 so fun.

[@ellendempsey7865]

Hello I love your channel I’m a beginner so I love tilly and the buttons patterns and simplicity is a close second I live in New Jersey so I have to pay for shipping but Tillys patterns come with a book of instructions with pictures lol this week hubby and I are on vacation in Vermont the foilage is beautiful last night I spotted a fabric store .😝😍🥰 they were closed but I will try again today ..happy sewing

[@Eileenford]

Another lovely video! I love your fabric choices, as always.

[@evelyngoodson7261]

I love the patterns and fabric makes me happy that's why I buy it. I have fabric from the 80s and I love it all.

[@kathrynboles6027]

Vivian, I LOVED your Rec Room Video. I remember rec rooms. . . The lighting looked fine to me. And you should be able to wear whatever you want around the house!! Be comfortable. I have recently organized my patterns into drawers like they do at the fabric stores. I noted that I have loads more Simplicity than anything else. Next is Butterick, then McCalls and things like Vogue and Burda. A regular (letter sized) file cabinet holds two rows perfectly of all but the McCalls. They are just a bit too wide, but I made some drawers for them in one of my cupboards. I think the shrug on 3569 Simpliity is to wear over the little tank top to keep your arms warm until you go to bed. It is kind of unusual. Maye it came out when shrugs were getting popular a few years back. I just love your videos. . . . I think that you have a great shape! Long legs, great arms and shoulders, pretty smile, sparkling eyes and lovely hair. No, I am not gay!! I've been married for 41 years to the love of my live. I just think that you look great and shouldn't apologize for anything. I'm kind of glad you don't have a tiny waist, because it makes you a real person. You pronounced :"challis" correctly. (shallee). Some day I am going to get over to Pennsylvania and visit Fabric Mart. It is on my bucket list. Now that hubby is retired, we can start planning! Thanks for all the great videos. They are just right for me! Kathy B. P.S.. I really like cutting out now, although I didn't used to when I started sewing. Now, I will cut out five or six outfits and then sew. I put them in an individual plastic "shoe-box" after cutting, along with the pattern and then go on to the next. when I have five or so shoe-boxes, I start sewing.

[@J_L970]

Favourite patterns are Simplicity, then Vogue (Very Easy ones), then Butterick. Currently working on V1634 (wish me luck 🤞) I agree with you about Etsy being horrendous for pattern purchases. Not sure who's in the market to pay those inflated prices. I grew up calling the basement space the Rumpus room. That's vintage for you!

[@lindellrichter8305]

YO VIV! You are my absolute FAVORITE!! You crack me up every video. I think you make everything you sew look beautiful because YOU are beautiful inside and out! I’ve come to this sewing party a little late and I enjoy all your videos. I look forward to more construction ones, dare I say? But I am learning about fabric and matching it to patterns from your haul videos. On a side note, I must confess (please don’t take offense) that the first video I watched I thought “has this chick been DRINKING?!!” Haha. I only tell you this so we can laugh at my own flaws in judging my sister in Christ. Plus, I thought it would be something to laugh at. Love ya Viv. You have become part of my sewing education and life.

[@cathyabbott5742]

Mine is also Simplicity, New Look. Gosh I made a McCalls pattern recently and I couldn’t understand the collar instructions, so I followed your example and called the help line, yeah “No Help” lol. You are so inspiring, Thank you Viv!! Cathy

[@sunflowersammee1994]

I really like the 5588 pattern. And those fabrics are beautiful!

[@dale4032]

vogue vogue vogue..love it! oh ya 1990"s Butterick classic patterns

[@carolmancini5308]

Viv, I am with you as far as Simplicity followed by New Look.

[@judyscicchitano7906]

Beautiful fabric! Looking forward to Oct makes❤

[@carolynpfiffner6683]

Your fabric choices are exceptional. I have been on a fabric diet for a while now. Stating to myself I need to use up what I have before purchasing new. I have done pretty well on restricted my purchases. I gave myself one caveat...I could purchase new fabric for gifts. Strangely, I seem to be finding "gifts" that need making.... Favorite patterns Butterick for the big four. Itch to Stitch for independents.

[@priscillaharrington9844]

Couch looks fine to me.

[@mclements6313]

I love buying fabric… I need NO fabric… I’m waiting for a box from Olga’s closet! I seem to really like Sinclair Patterns and Love Notions Patterns, but hate printing and assembling them. Sinclair has height files, which I love as I am tall. New Look is my next favorite 🤩

[@candicemcfee5288]

“I can’t have nice things.” I laughed out loud, you are a breath of fresh air this morning. Thank you for the posts.

[@krisl.4962]

Love all the new fabrics!

[@amyberg4922]

Yes fabric is addictive! When I go to a quilting store my head spins and I feel giddy with the colors, patters, and ideas that swarm my brain!

[@bluebird4594]

I love anything flora fabric. It draws me towards it. LOL. I love older patterns. I love going to my local op shop. I get them there so cheap. Most not even cut. My favorite patterns are New Look and Simiplty. They fit me better. Vogue and Burda patterns are just so hard to follow for me.😏

[@deborahpeevy9610]

Love the twin set....and the ruffle!!!! Simplicity and style arc (Australia company). I am plus size and the style arc have mutli size patterns so it is easy to get a good fit! They also have some creative designs.

[@mariontilton8494]

Love all the fabrics.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Loved seeing you again and your treasures! I like New Look and then Simplicity and McCall's...More of the older patterns...I only buy patterns that are a reasonable price See you soon.🤗

[@l.baughman1445]

3569 pj patterns -- love the shrug. It's the Summer version of the robe ("housecoat") so the shorts/cropped pj bottoms with the sleeveless top would go with the Shrug. Very cute. Great for warm-weather lounge-wear. Can make out of a soft cotton or a cotton/Linen blend? Sipping a Mamosa.....

[@seaside2001]

Sewing is a hobby. Buying fabric is a hobby. BUT - they are two different hobbies that sometimes meet in the middle. Simplicity used to be my favourite, but we can't get them anymore in Canada, so I would say select Inde patterns and Butterick.

[@2marymary2]

So agree with your first two sentences! I figure I'm going to live to 153 so I can match up all the patterns and fabric in my house . . . that's if I don't buy anymore.

[@lynettecockburn332]

Love that print in the thumbnail Viv. Really suits you. Thanks for the chatty video it was much enjoyed here in the grey but warm UK. I don't like the big four! Sorry, it's mostly the tissue paper but also the direction that assume one has been sewing since around 1821! My favourite patterns are the Tilly and the Buttons and I'm lucky enough to live near Guthrie and Thank ( take a peek at the website) Sewing in the UK is more expensive I feel. I would love JoAnnes to open up over here! Looking forward to seeing your make xx

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Gorgeous fabrics! I grew up saying both “Rec room” and “family room” depending on the day of the week! 😉 I don’t really have a favorite pattern company. I just buy patterns I like, and it turns out to be a mixed bag. Love your videos!