Pairing Fabric and Patterns

[@ritabrunetti381]

I keep finding your older videos. This one is a gem. All the information you shared with us is very supportive of us all. We aways need people to help pick us out of a rut. And sewing along with friends is the best combination! Be well. 🥰

[@cynthiakendall3313]

You are darling and crack me up with your cute humor! I look forward, almost everyday, to seeing your videos. Your knowledge of sewing inspires me, and gets me passionate on making my own wardrobe like you. To me, you are a friend I need in my life I do not have......Blessings ❤️🌈

[@Joy4650B]

Whew! What a relief to see a brand new Viveo tonight. We are stuck at the RV repair place. It was 100 out today, and 89 INSIDE this RV. Sweating gumdrops and sitting in my underwear for awhile! Jerry is always outside working on something. I don't know HOW he breathes. My favorites are the pretty ombre with the border print. LUCIOUS! And then the last one for the lake house. Super fun print with the boats that have flowers on the sails! I would have bought that if I had seen it. Super cute. I'm sure you will love sewing all that up, and we will love seeing you model it even more! You should have shown everyone that AMAZING zipper, but then you would really have to do a tutorial. (-:

[@maxibake9323]

Nice new hair style. 💇‍♀️ I usually say 'Beautiful Flounce.' All nice pairings. TFS, & take care everybody. ❤🙂🐶

[@cherylp.3347]

Great video. I love pattern/fabric matchup videos. Can’t wait to see your makes.

[@dorothytomniuk4106]

Love the sailboat fabric!

[@ralliepoint1505]

Love love your hair cut. Makes you look so vibrant! 👍 Great vid

[@joycebrown560]

Your hair is adorable. Cute summer style. I will say I thought you looked so pretty with it twisted up.

[@vickiwalsh5099]

Oh Viv you cut your hair! Thanks for the link to enlarging the waistband of garments. I’m watching it next and it will be very handy information for me. You have some lovely fabric today. My favourite is the periwinkle gauze. I can’t wait to see your finished project. Love from Australia 🦘🐨🧵✂️

[@debbarber1890]

Love the boarder print fabric, will look great in that Kwok sew top 👍

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

The Kwik Sew sundress. That fabric is gorgeous.

[@pambain9415]

I thought I have enough patterns but now I will be on the hunt for 3 of the patterns you showed.

[@nancynord260]

I wish I could hire you to help me match my patterns and fabric. My fabric stash is way ahead of my actual sewing. It is quite a dilemma to pair up these things. I change my mind ten times a minute, get fabric out, iron it and then put it away. Right now I can't wait to feel better after a face-lift a week ago. It is a reward for losing all the weight I needed to lose and right now I look scary. I would like to go out to dinner in a different dress each week and make elegant pants and tops to wear in the day. Life is good and getting more fun. Thanks for sharing your skills. I really enjoy and appreciate that.

[@sagepreaumx9903]

My favorite is your first pairing. I have that pattern but haven't made it up yet. Am looking forward to seeing your make.

[@cathyellis248]

Looking forward to all those makes! Good luck!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Viv!! Love hearing & seeing your plans for your makes.. Great way of making fabric choices too.. Can’t wait to see all your makes when done…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@susanhardin5182]

Love the periwinkle gauze!!❤

[@cindyphillips2509]

Great haircut!

[@julieharwood8570]

Thank you once again for your positivity and honest opinions. I always take away something from your videos Viv. Today it was the templates for buying materials. The times I've not had enough material and then purchased way too much and had surplus. Because I have bought it before purchasing a pattern. 🤔 you would think I would learn my lesson. But as I've always dipped in and out of sewing I forget how to order. Nowadays I'm more focused... Hopefully and more dedicated to the craft. Thanks again can't wait to see your June makes .

[@wendyh3245]

Great patterns VIv. Love the fabrics as well. 🌺🌸

[@pennyhanson2598]

Hi Viv, years ago, I made one garment at a time, choosing the fabric after the pattern, but nowadays, with a tiny stash of fabric and a few patterns, I can still take way too long to decide! Hopeless! I guess what I’m getting at is it’s very helpful seeing your thought processes on the subject. They are all lovely fabrics, but I’m looking forward to seeing the border print made up! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@sozofam2164]

Hello, dearie. All will be pretty makes, but I wanted to comment on the red-orange with sail boats at the end. I loved it and believe it will be a fun dress for a gathering as you mentioned. Good to see you... still loving the zebras!

[@mayram4083]

i do enjoy watching you and i try to vision what the line drawings look like. thx 4 making videos

[@SunShine-000]

Love the red sailboat fabric! It would make the perfect his and hers nautical themed dress and shirt for your sister’s cabin!

[@katheyzareian1220]

You have got it all figured out wow genius...🤗

[@gailannie8262]

Completely can relate to being drawn to pretty prints and not having enough basic solid pieces in the wardrobe.

[@pamelalloyd5016]

Just love your makes and you look 20 years younger, love the haircut 💗

[@celarasmith8030]

Love all your selections. You inspire all of us with your never ending determination and enthusiasm. Enjoy all your sewing videos. Girl, thank you.

[@karendixon401]

I actually wore that 1960s pattern in late high school with the long scarf.. I had never worn anything like that before and it was really fun! I also had that pattern made shorter tunic length with matching bell bottoms.💕 p.s. Love your hair and the teal color on you.

[@barbaracobb6090]

Loved the fabrics! You always have great ideas! Can’t wait to see your finished products.

[@tammyeaton4791]

The rayon challis for the Butterick pattern is DELICIOUS!! I LOVE the SOFT COLORS!! Cute pattern as well.

[@mollysmith6055]

Hi Viv...I'm so glad I saved this video to watch today. It has been a very low evening and your cheerful smile and optimism for future sewing projects is contagious and just what I needed. It always amazes me how in tune you are to pair pattern styles and fabric choices to make garments that absolutely flatter your figure and personality. And your tenacity to take a troublesome outcome and turn it into a success is an inspiration. Thank you for the link to the waistband info, I'll be sure to watch it. I'm contemplating making a gown for Joy's challenge but haven't had the best luck matching pattern size to my size lately. Well, for a lounge gown I guess it doesn't matter so much so long as it isn't constricting, haha.

[@elainesnyder8210]

Good to see you. Love all of your fabrics and patterns glad you were able to fix the linen shorts.

[@belindal9181]

You have a great personality, so I always have such a great time watching your channel! 🤗

[@annieabfab6258]

Same here, love Viv. 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺🐨

[@denisetanner9110]

Look at your hair!!! Beautiful : )

[@cjhines726]

The rayon challis is gorgeous! Yes it will look lovely with the gray♥️ I can picture that outfit with some strappy sandals. The sailboat fabric will give that dress a vintage feel👍 can’t wait to see your makes!

[@lindanorris7240]

Love your lovely smile. What great fabric and pattern pairings. I don't have a good eye for color choice not easy for me to match patterns and fabrics gonna keep trying to get better. Thanks for you videos

[@maureencapobianco3596]

I always love seeing your plans and how you match fabrics to patterns. I'm looking forward to seeing the makes video! 😊

[@lynnmoroz4358]

Hey Girl! You got your haircut! Looks great. Good to hear there is a fix for a too small waistband! Loved seeing your plans and am eagerly awaiting the reveal!

[@amikrenzel5788]

I just love the fabric with the border, pale top and pink sections. That will just be georgous no matter what you make. My sewing is at a snail's pace, about one at the most two things a month but that beats no sewing. I just finished a Summer dress and got started on the vintage Vogue pattern out of the same fabric (I cut them out at the same time). Well I don't have a zipper for the pants and went to Hobby lobby and they are out of 7" orange zippers.......will have to wait to get those done. They are solid orange in a mid weight and have pleats and are longer. Was looking forward to wearing them with blue tops, maybe yellow or green as well.

[@starcarmen1]

It’s always nice when I see you’ve posted a new video. Thank you. I think I’ll make those crop pants tomorrow with some linen fabric I’ve been storing. Thanks for the inspiration 😊❤️

[@elizabethvera5321]

Can’t wait to see your makes!!!🤗

[@trish5755]

👏👏. I can’t wait to see these all made. I’ve said it many times and am saying it again, you have an incredible talent of matching fabric with patterns. It truly is a gift. Also, when you mentioned your family not liking the sailboat fabric, it made me think of Candace and the creepy cat fabric. I was with her on that one. 😂.

[@laurajones4088]

Great fabric/pattern pairings! Looking forward to seeing them and your June makes, too.

[@2doodledo]

Your hair is sooo cute!!

[@ShirleyJarrett]

Very helpful & inspiring watching you plan your makes. Thanks for the insights. Love the new hairdo, looking forward to see wardrobe additions.

[@tammymasson2343]

I'm third! Yay! I'm so glad you're sewing. I was sidetracked for a couple weeks but those distractions have calmed down, thank goodness! Gosh I loved all your fabrics! Watching pairing videos is really helpful, insightful and inspirational. What a treat it was to lie down after work today to indulge in a new Vivmom video! 💜 P.S. I'm never bored by seeing the basics. I need to be inspired to get around to making myself some basics, so thank you for the tip you recently gave on that T-shirt challenge!

[@marianweber831]

Great video Viv. I have a hard time figuring out which fabric to use.Thank You for telling us how you do it. I love all the fabrics and patterns and can not wait to see them. I am inspired by your makes and I am going to get back to making me some garments. I have been dig a few for my 2 year old twin granddaughters and they both want the same fabric so I make double. It is always a pleasure to watch you. You bring fun to your videos. You brighten our day. Stay safe Viv.

[@mariasoler7826]

Love all your patterns and choice of fabric. The fabric you chose to go with the charcoal crop pants would look great using pattern Simplicity 8332. Making it in a tunic length.

[@bunniesandroses499]

That kwik sew top is going to be great! Blessings to you as well.

[@janetlink9756]

I love the basics. They are exciting with fabric choices and really that is pretty much what everyone is wearing most of the time. The basics speak more to me than beautiful dresses

[@SaturdaySewing]

Hi Viv. I'm glad you were able to save the shorts. It's nice to see your fabric and pattern pairing. I've made 3 pairs of that Simplicity pants pattern and really like it too. Can't wait to see how your 60s dress turns out. Happy stitching.

[@blueRosesforme]

I also love nautical prints for the Summer! Great job, Vivmom in fixing up the pair for Brad! I look forward to seeing your makes!

[@kathygann1180]

I saw the Artisian dress and thought it would be a cute maternity dress for my daughter with a matching dress for her daughter, but after reading people talk about the difficulty of those corners at the top of the panel, I just put a seam straight across the top of the panel. Looks great done, and no sweating the small stuff.

[@vivmomsews4962]

Great idea, Kathy!

[@mitzicleveland7735]

Wow such pretty fabrics! That nautical one is so cute! I also loved the border print. Thank you for sharing your plans and the beautiful fabrics. Looking forward to your makes video.

[@rosaliepingree4198]

Loved the fabric and love your hair cut! Pittsburgh, PA

[@kellyhughes4590]

You are correct, basics are not as fun to make, or not as exciting, but its so nice to have well made and great fitting basics in your wardrobe. Looking forward to your June makes video.

[@Julia-xf5ps]

What great news! Men’s shirts are untucked AND are so cool this summer 😍

[@trudyvanniekerk6647]

Hi Viv. Love your videos. And your hair looks amazing. My question for you. I'd you have,say 4 yards of fabric but only make a top that needs 2 yards. What do you do with your leftover fabric? Thanks Trudy.💗 South Africa.

[@juanitaallison2199]

👍👌Good to see you. MSSS. Keep on Sewing, I know your June makes will be fabulous.😊✝️🙏

[@beverleymcnutt1948]

Hello from Calgary Alberta Canada,oh what fun to see all the beautiful fabrics,and the patterns.Look forward to seeing the makes.

[@sharronwolfe7711]

I’m playing catch-up! You might know I fell again - this time in the bedroom. I’m so short I have a makeshift step to step on as I get off our bed which is pretty talk (adjustable bed). So I was folding towels and wash cloths, got up, stepped on the step, and it went sliding across the hardwood floor! The step, BTW, is the old platform thingie (don’t know the correct name) for the old WII game the grands used to play! David has now secured it to the floor with carpet tape! Oh, girl, if there’s a way to fall, I’ll find it! Ha! Anyway, hurt my foot and knee, but nothing was broken. We have fixed the slick floor in the kitchen where my previous falls were located. I ordered a runner to go between the island and the cabinets. The tile which is not really meant to be slick is slick to me, and the runner really works well! Enough about me! Loved your tips in this video - your ideas about pairing fabric and patterns makes perfect sense. I usually know what I want to do with a fabric when I purchase it, too. Somehow it just works! Now, to catch up!!! 😍

[@anneinstx1969]

Love all your fabrics and choices, but especially the sailboat fabric.

[@lindathompson5420]

Thank you for the waistband extension. Never thought to do it that way! Great selections of fabric and patterns.

[@traceystewart6232]

Lovely to see you and thank you for sharing x

[@jmfred2726]

When you held up the gray coral ombre with border my mind shouted out-- kimono!!! I'd make a wrap with it to utilize the print in its totality. The garment seems to need to be flowy like an asymmetrical drapey top if not a kimono. Love the fabric and it'll look fab with the charcoal pants. Thanks for the link and the motivation to keep sewing.

[@leannwhite620]

I really like those matches of fabric and patterns. I learned how to sew an invisible zipper! I can hardly wait for the next pattern that will have one.

[@aurorafeher3763]

What are you doing with all those clothes?Im a seamstress and been sewing for 40 years,and I think I have lots of clothes( what I find very hard to give away) but after my husbands death four years ago,I. said I have to give away my materials ,I’m not going to sew again! then I got into u-tube and watching you……and the rest is history.Thank you Viv for bringing back my love of sewing again!

[@howardgoldstein867]

thanks for another fun filled video of your upcoming projects...I purchase fabric in the same way, always with a specific garment in mind when I see a fabric that I like...I always choose fabric with some stretch for pants & shorts...so much more comfortable.......looking forward to seeing your next batch of makes..........

[@denisetanner9110]

OH!!! I LOVE that last fabric! Great for summer!!!!

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I love your outfit you have on! I do the same thing about knowing which cats gory a fabric will be best in. Sometimes I purchase a pattern and fabric together. Most of the time, I hit pattern sales and find the fabric later. You seem to have great luck with buying fabrics online. This past year, I did more fabric purchasing on line, but not always happy with the quality. I guess that’s something you’ve learned over the years. I’m more of as see it feel it, “yes, get this” kind of gal! Again, I loved your zebra print! Cheyl

[@karenmusic2166]

Just started watching. Love your hair...hot mommacita!

[@halekl]

Your hair looks so pretty!! Love it and love watching!!

[@bottle-capjack1778]

Viv, you always make my day! Can’t wait to see your June makes. Going to watch the video on enlarging waste band. What would we do without the internet?!

[@evalucilledixon3879]

Great match for fabrics with patterns. This type of decision process is a learning process. I enjoy listening to the reasons, whys, and where we are going! ~ L

[@susanabbott1121]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I struggle with picking material for patterns. Love fabric, have alot of it, just can't decide what with what. Love the dress you have on. Again I would have never envisioned that print

[@teri3231]

love the new haircut!

[@marta77inf]

I just love to see your videos.

[@karenr3708]

Great save with Brad’s pants. I struggle with matching fabrics to patterns. I’m looking forward to your June makes video! Bridget R

[@lindalavoie9702]

Love the boat print material, that pinky red color will look great on U!!!

[@sewcalgal2325]

I loved your long hair...it was so youthful!

[@lindagraff2484]

Great haircut, I need to have about 3 inches off mine. Great fabric and patterns, can't wait to see them finished, in your fashion show

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Loved the Fabrics and Patterns...great ideas! Can't wait to see your June Makes!🤗

[@GrandmaJoy1]

Look forward to seeing what you make.

[@victoriahannah1633]

Love the fabrics & patterns. I will be looking forward to see what you make. I’m finishing up a top & pair of pants for winter. I bought some Rayon Challis that is beautiful. I’ve never sewn with it so I got to do little research and little practice. I probably will be taking a long break from sewing as things are heating up for the surgery. Dr. Appointments , joint replacement class, therapy. I will be looking forward to watching my sewing videos and learning more so when I do get back to it I will be ready.

[@dianedoherty3655]

I’m glad you showed the gauze from Mood. I have wanted to buy that fabric

[@SimplyDelilah]

I love 8856! I sewed that up and also did a pattern review and made it with a rayon wrinkle crêpe. the corners are tricky but mine are not perfect and I don’t even notice them …it’s really a great pattern!

[@ruthberanek13]

Love all the fabric choices.

[@darlajackson2767]

Good plans! I like your hair!

[@dlwrules]

I enjoy watching your videos! It is like having a friend here to chat with about sewing! I found some beautiful seersucker in my stash and I want to make something with it. Just can’t decide what to make. I keep hoping that I will find a video where you have made something with seersucker to inspire me

[@DLG728]

Always love to hear what your thought process is for sewing. So many amazing fabrics. Looking forward to see how they turn out especially the 60’s scarf!

[@janiegiordano9295]

Found pattern in my stash I think would look cute on you. It’s See and Sew, Butterick, 4808. From 1990. Model on front envelope has the 2 piece outfit on in a blue print. I also found that this number is used on another totally different pattern. Anyway model is tall and slim, pants are slim and bet you could sew that up in a jiff. I’m going to look in fabric stash and make this for me. Happy sewing.!

[@vivmomsews4962]

Thanks Janie, I’ll look for it!

[@gailmartinez830]

Beautiful choices ..you make sewing easy ..looking forward to the next video..yes I’m taking notes always

[@marykerlin994]

Thanks for the video!! I love your energy!!

[@francineshea4723]

You have quite an eye to pick out great fabric online. So glad to see you’re feeling so much better. Your shorter hair really takes years off of you. Can you finally talk about Brads new business venture?

[@barbaran9003]

I have missed you Viv, nice to see you

[@lauragreer5240]

Great choices for fabric and patterns. Love the colors for the sailboat fabric! I am especially interested in how the top will turn out with the border print. Love your style!

[@joanneswinehart4976]

You are an inspiration and fast becoming a great friend 🤗 I love seeing the vintage pattens that look so familiar to me. Sadly we tossed my mother’s patterns when she passed away 😫 what I wouldn’t give to have them stashed away in a box in my attic!!

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

I LOVE the cotton fabric from Metro Textile. And all the others. I also need staple pieces but, I am always drawn to the beautiful prints! I need tops most of all. Love the new do… you have such beautiful thick hair! Mine is going gray and is stick straight. So I’m envious. Looking forward to seeing all your makes and always enjoy your videos. Thanks so much!

[@dawnwiltshaw5319]

Hi viv love your fabric and patterns the dress with the scarf you could also use it in your hair cannot wait for your next video Dawn from England 😊