VLOG: How I Hem Knit Tops and Win a Surprise

[@peterlilley6836]

Well done joy with the double yokes,only you have the patients,to resolve the puzzle, I bet viv was pleased.

[@carolynpierce6694]

Hello Joyful!! You’ve rekindled my interest in sewing after my Mom’s death last year from an 8 yr. Alzheimer battle. I feel like I’ve found my old friend, my sewing :) Enjoy your videos so much. Have learned about fitting resources and options. Thanks for sharing your skills, knowledge, experiences, and your personality! May God bless you abundantly!!

[@vivmomsews4962]

Hi Joy👋! Aww thanks for saying you consider me a friend. Right back atcha! I wanted to say your orangey-red top is such a terrific color on you! And such a cute top. I like your tip to make the fronts longer for busty gals. I LOL’d at the “boobs in back” story! Bizarre but hilarious.😂

[@sharonmika4786]

Joy that red top is stunning! I love it. 💫

[@rebeccamtrevino4427]

I always enjoy you videos. You tell it like it is! I think Jerry wants to take up golf. Don't change, don't apologize.

[@pearllucas452]

I love that top and the pants you're wearing. I look all the time for your new videos always miss seeing you so sometime I just lay in bed and binge watch the other ones just to get a laugh. You are a joy in our lives.

[@kristi8220]

I've missed seeing your VLOGs too! Was happy that you had one uploaded that I could watch. Thanks for the Steam A Seam tip. I've never used that product, but will look into it. Also, your coffee drinking always looks so delicious! Keep on drinking that coffee....it doesn't bother me at all. As for the guess as to what Jerry wants to learn to do, I think he wants to learn how to sew! What a fun "game". Enjoy your retirement Joy! I happen to be watching on Jan 31st....your last day of work. Bye for now. Hope to hear from you again real soon.

[@janetdarrah1222]

Jerry wants to learn to golf. Joy I love watching you, you brighten my day. Thank you for the learning videos, and have a wonderful day just like you are giving me.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Morning Joy! Love sharing my morning coffee with you. Great video, as always and thanks for the shout out. :) I think the person I'm having the hardest time forgiving is myself. Boy don't I beat myself up about mistakes in my past? But you are right that it is very freeing once you forgive yourself or anyone else. Love your tops! I use SAS in my tops too for hemming and yes, I've had to use a roll backwards more than once. LOL Enjoy your day my friend!

[@hphan8022]

Joy, I've been watching you a while now but this is the 1rst time I decide to leave a comment. You are one lovely lady! Many thanks for showing the steam a seam thing AND the tip on the side seam. I learn something new today even though I've been sewing for over 50 yrs.

[@gerrieduran1077]

Jerry: Making/welding metal art. Not jewelry but the big yard stuff. Whatever he decides, I hope you both enjoy retirement (once you’re both there), I know I really do. I just love watching your videos, Joy. It’s always so much fun, like hanging out with a good friend.

[@denisehenkel6371]

Joy I anxiously await all your videos. You teach so many things and you have great advice. I feel Jerry wants to learn to fly and or quilt. Or even woodworking. Whatever he wants to do he needs to go for it! You both deserve to pursue your passions. Happy Retirement but make more videos!😎

[@brynse]

Hi Joy. I think Jerry sees how much fun you have with colors so he wants to paint.

[@CoffeeJo]

Good morning Joy! Thank you for the lovely chat and coffee break. Have a great day and Happy Retirement! I think Jerry would like to learn to sail.

[@nataliaryng7547]

Hello Joy, I , too, miss you when I haven’t heard your lovely voice coming across the WiFi airwaves. I look daily to see if you have posted and worry if something has happened when a week has gone by and There’s been no You! Love the beautiful red top. Such a pretty color on you. I betcha Jerry wants to learn to quilt or golf when he finally really retires. I also love your shout outs to other like minded you tubers. ( is that a word?). I then get to find new people to subscribe to. Thank you for that. And I like it when you drink your coffee. Makes me want to go get one for myself too :). Have a blessed day Joy.

[@Mellie726]

Joy you are always so informative, entertaining and of course funny . It's like talking to a family relative. Thank you for bringing sunshine into our lives.

[@lauriegreen-schillawski4481]

Jerry wants to learn how to ride a horse! Thanks for all the awesome videos! I love scrolling through your videos to see what topic I want to learn. The search bar helps when I'm looking for something in particular, like how to sew a hem, lol. Always forgive so that you can move on. Sip, slurp or spill your coffee all you want to! But, don't stab yourself with the pin, it hurts! :)

[@reneelang5714]

Hello Joy! I was happy to see you had a new video up. Just wanted to say I really like this red top on you. I’m looking forward to seeing it with your “crazy” pants. I’m with Jerry, I like the fabric of the pants. Take care and God bless.

[@chrismurphy5013]

You are absolutely wonderful!! I enjoy watching you. I need to catch up on all your videos. Honestly, I love watching you. Dee

[@Joy4650B]

Thank you so much Chris. It is wonderful to receive such nice comments. It makes us Vloggers want to keep on doing it.

[@caroleades5827]

Hello Joy I'm watching this in the afternoon on Tuesday. I love your videos and you are the reason that I started using Sure Fit designs . This is probably a long shot but your husband wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Have a blessed day.

[@jorjaprice2190]

Hi Joy, the first thing that went through my mind was Jerry may want to learn to sew but then the second thought that went through my mind was that he may want to learn to vlog so that he can record his fishing adventures. Whatever it is, I am sure that he will do it well, sounds like he is a man that doesn't give up. Happy Anniversary if you aren't recording before then. Thanks.

[@bevann8624]

I think Jerry wants to learn woodworking. I have Surefit Designs, also, thanks to you. I'm still working on perfecting my fit. Had to set it aside for a spell, but need to get back to it now. Thanks, again!

[@diannaennis3855]

Jerry wants to learn to fly a plane, be a pilot. He reminds me of my husband, who loved anything with wheels and motors.

[@mkeysmith4027]

joy thank you for talking about forgiveness I really needed to hear that today and you are wonderful lady and I love watching you

[@debschieve3468]

Joy, I think Jerry wants to learn to sew/quilt so he can spend more time with you! And I love the red top you are wearing, it's very cute.

[@CookwithCatalina]

Good morning, Joy! Now..you just made my day :D I check my phone early in the morning and didn't see your video upload notification. I just told my son how I would like to just have a coffee and watch Joy talking because she is such a happy person. Then he left , I opened the youtube just to see your upload and a few seconds into it you mention ME? :))) Thank you , you are the sweetest! The thing about forgiveness it is real deal...so powerful. Is like a bitter medicine, hard to swallow but it heals. Thank you, Joy for this video ! I posted an introduction one on my channel ( totally unrelated to sewing) but I would like you to watch ...

[@dwighthill58]

Joy, you are crazy funny. Oh by the way just wind two bobbins and use in serger needles and you won’t have to by extra cones. Works for me.

[@joycebaker6641]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! It's so true about holding grudges and it causing an illness. It's like you keep hurting yourself whenever you think about the person. Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on your official retirement!! :-))). By the way, your top is adorable and the color looks really great on you. Love your coffee cup too :-). I like when you drink your coffee and snack on something. Can't even hear you and it feels like you're truly visiting with us.

[@rojenegrigg7784]

Joy, You mentioned that you need 3 spools to use you coverstitch machine. I wind Bobbins from my one cone and place them in the needles where not so much tread is used as is used in the looper.

[@virginiaomalley]

Great tip!

[@nancytaylor6958]

I always miss you! First thing every morning I check to see if you have a new video out. You always make my day,

[@JohnMurray1977]

I think he wants to learn how to quilt! Today was a crazy day at work so I was really happy to see you made a video!!!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I actually enjoy both of those ladies fun fun stuff that they are working on specially the tops I really love the tops that Vivmom makes! 💕💕🧵

[@susandt3856]

Hi, Joy. I have never had forgiveness explained so well. Thank you. Jerry wants to do gardening.

[@ppuyle1]

Maybe Jerry wants to learn to sew! 😉 I used to use the steam a seam tape. I too liked to do a 2 thread cover stitch over it. Recently I discovered wonder tape....it really helps the cover stitch do a better job and then after you wash your garment it dissolves completely away! Leaving hems less stiff. Loved your cut the hem trick!

[@karenmaddox1212]

First...I love the way enjoy your coffee! Keep on enjoying, life is too short. I think Jerry wants to learn to sew! Maybe he wants to make some of those pants!! 😁 Enjoy your retirement party. I'm looking forward to some great J&P videos!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Thanks so much for sharing how you hem your knits. Very helpful for my quilters brain that is learning to sew garments. I think Jerry will maybe want to learn woodworking. I saw others said a pilot and I totally agree with that one but I didn’t want to copy lol

[@teresaaltizer4117]

Love your videos Joy! When you drink coffee, I have to get me a cup too! I am going to guess Jerry wants to learn to make fishing lures. Have a wonderful day!

[@k3of5ks]

Great tips Joy. I’ve been buying Heat and Bond Soft Stretch. It’s really good but expensive for a short role. Answer for what your husband wants to do when he retires. 1. Learn to knit. 2. Fly remote control planes. 3. Drive for Uber. 😂

[@angelaearp733]

Fantastic vlog as always Joy. Jerry is going to learn to Fly a plane and get his pilot's license. Enjoy you're retirement party. Best wishes from the UK

[@joselinahuber523]

Thanks for sharing. Forgiving... yes! What a great topic. Lovely to see you. Aloha

[@sewknitbeadgrandma]

Jerry would like to learn to sew himself a SFD shirt. LOL Happy Retirement Joy.

[@cindybonem2412]

Enjoy your coffee ☕️. This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I totally enjoyed it. I felt like I was visiting with my friend. I subscribe.

[@c.ranger4748]

Does Jerry want to learn wood working when he retires? It is relaxing to watch you enjoy your coffee--having a friendly chat over coffee. Thanks for sharing your sewing tips.

[@rhondaladson2134]

He wants to learn how to make a quilt. I do love your videos.

[@jackieorchard8181]

Good morning Joy, I was starting to worry as I hadn't seen one of your wonderful videos for a few days, I thought that maybe you would be in "slow upload land", but this morning there you were, like a breath of fresh air and bringing more sunshine to a very cold, grey winter's day here in the UK. I am glad to seen that I am not the only person to have trouble with steam and seam, (I thought they were out to get me, drive me crazy so I would give up sewing and my husband could claim the conservatory back.....no chance) any way lovley to see you back, I know its only been a few days, but to those of us who love to listen and watch you it can seem like a very long time. Does Gerry, want to learn to build boats? You have mention before that you had a boat, or was it boats and you sold one. If Gerry like boats maybe he wants to build a boat just like Gibbs does on the TV programme NCIS, only hopefully not in your basement. Looking forward to your next video and I'm sitting waiting for it with my very big cup of very English tea.

[@janelopez3348]

I believe Jerry wd like to learn how to quilt and work the long arm quilter. And then he can join you on your videos. How cool wd that be? God’s continued blessings to you and Jerry on your new endeavors, whatever they may be, during your retirement. God is so good!

[@KKsQuilts]

Jerry wants to learn to make pants just like yours!! And I forgive you, Joy for slurping your coffee. There! I feel better already! Love you!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

I liked those pants too. They were not as crazy as you think. Where do you buy your fabric?

[@lanaashley835]

wow Joy you made my day by putting up another video! I'm having my cup of coffee right along with you........Have a wonderful time at your retirement party!.....well practically every thing has been said so I Will guess that Jerry wants to learn Geo caching.

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I’m a cosmetologist and you are trimming your bangs perfectly. We call that “point cutting” and that’s exactly how you are supposed to do it. I do it 90% of the time when I cut hair. Nothing worse than having a layered haircut that you can actually see the blunt edges on

[@mollypate6633]

Hello, Joy! I enjoy your videos so much! I think Jerry might like to learn a new language, like you were talking about your classes in Spanish! Have a great week and try to share some pictures from your retirement party! Have fun!

[@helenlouise1737]

This video was like a visit with you in your home! I loved your story about forgiveness and how it applied to Jerry and appreciated the tip about side seam hemming. Two guesses about what Jerry wants to learn after retirement.....(1) photography, (2) learn to be a pilot. Outdoor stuff, not sewing. Oh wait - - maybe build a car or truck for showing at car shows???

[@lindagraff2484]

Steam a seam, it's a brain wave, who knew. I Love it, thank you!!

[@vintagegirl68]

Wise Women! Love you Joy!!!

[@rebeccajanes8509]

I always miss you a wait anxiously for your next video. Love watching you!

[@denisewilcox6668]

Good morning I love to start my day watching your videos. I think Jerry might want to learn how to fly fish. Hope I get it right. Have a wonderful day.

[@gailholland494]

Joy you worry way to much about your coffee! It is no problem! I enjoy seeing you enjoy your coffee!😁

[@bevbarone3105]

Jerry wants to learn how to long arm quilt.

[@lauralarios423]

Oh my goodness Joy, love the colour of your blouse, it looks very good on you.

[@bethcooley9224]

It is official you are retired. Have a wonderful day and enjoy this next amazing phase in your life

[@chrisrosenkrantz2812]

Joy I really enjoy your videos and you have made some darling tops. I know I have seen you draw a v neckline on a pattern but I wanted to make one that transfers the side bust dart into gathers at the v neckline. I would love it if you know how to do that and made a video explaining the process. I have been using sure fit designs for about a year and still have soooo much to learn. Your videos are so informative and you make me smile. You have a darling personality. I think Jerry wants to learn how to cook. Thank you

[@Joy4650B]

LOL. No, he doesn't want to learn how to cook. So funny that nobody has guessed yet. Of course, I never would have guessed it myself. Are you sure you want gathers in the V neck? Or do you want them in the shoulder?

[@chrisrosenkrantz2812]

@@Joy4650B I have an old shirt that has gathers around the v neck of a shirt that I have loved but it is about worn out. I actually just found one of your videos that you did six months ago that you have a turquoise top on similar to what i want to achieve. It is titled "What I am sewing now"

[@joypeterson9520]

Jerry wants to learn woodcarving! Enjoy your retirement party tonight!

[@donnarichey144]

I love that top and the color on you is so pretty, I think bright colors are so nice when we are getting older. Sky dive for Jerry or learn to fly an airplane.

[@kathywilson2539]

See with you since he has time to be with you. I like the red top u made with the grey pants looked real good. Haven't made clothes lately but maybe I will.Everyone I watch drinks something you r fine. Kathy from NC.

[@rosemarie5499]

My guess is Jerry would like to make a herb or vegetable garden. Red looks nice on you. Thanks for the hemming tip.

[@denisebrown4342]

I think Jerry wants to learn to sew and quilt. What a great teacher he will have. Ha or maybe skydive. You could learn together. Now that would be a great video.

[@charlenejutras1595]

Jerry wants to buy a sailboat I think. Thanks for the hemming lesson- I have loads of steam a seam and never used it.

[@lanaashley835]

ha! send it to me in Michigan....I love the stuff! I will never be without!!

[@krisheld2614]

Hey Joy I was drinking my coffee at the same time as you. I just wish i could do my pattern on Sure Fit Design for the shirt you have on. I love that pattern Girl. But i just can't get the hang of the sure fit design. I can tweak patterns but cannot get Sure Fit Designs. I like your colors red shirt and gray pants. I love the Jalie Pants so much. I love the Love Notions Patterns and Hot Patterns you should try them they are good patterns too. I now watch Vivmom and Becky from Power Tools with Threads both of these girls have great videos. Keep up the good work I just love your videos. Where are the dogs Josie and Jackie and the cats you don't talk of them anymore. Also, Happy Retirement I retired April 2018. I am loving it. I live in New Orleans, LA and have joined many sewing groups and in heaven. Love ya girl Kris

[@Bc-wq7rv]

See, I told you hubby liked those geometric print pants and you did make a red top to go with them, super duper 🤓. Have you tried Gevalia’s decaf medium roast? It’s my fav, can’t handle caffeine anymore. I like the fact that you drink coffee and chat with all of us, it’s like having you for a neighbor that drops by for a visit. That would be so cool. You touched on some very meaningful topics today, it was a great show. Oh by the way, I just received my Sure-Fit design Kit, looking forward to making some of your favorite tops!

[@Quilting4fun]

For the viewers who were asking about the wide ironing board, there is a Video here on KZbin for a DIY version. It fits over your existing ironing board and is pretty inexpensive to make. My boyfriend made one for me in an afternoon and I love for ironing yardage especially.

[@dianab9267]

Hi Joy, thanks for the hemming tips. I tried to hem a t-shirt last week. It turned out ok, but would have been easier to sew your way. I'll have to try the steam a seam. I already have some for quilting. With the business of helping people you've been in, I think Jerry wants to do some volunteer work.

[@NewEarthBlog]

Well, it's too late, but I still want to guess. Does Jerry want to embroider hats? I love listening to your videos as I drink my morning cappuccino! My Jerry, retired professor of sociology and criminal justice, is over at the studio being trained on his new embroidery machine!

[@dorenenagy564]

Well I'm too late. Someone already posted. I'm always a day late and a dollar short. lol Love the new tops. Love the ironing board too. I am always griping about mine being rounded at the end when I quilt. Googled the Reliable, WOW, too much for my budget. lol Have to save for that thing. lol Have a great day and retirement party if your not back on here before.

[@tinacostner3069]

Love your videos Joy 😊 maybe Jerry wants to buy a coach and do some traveling with his wife? That would be fun.

[@sandyheller5438]

Joy. I love your videos. Your are such a sweetheart. I think your husband might want to learn to sew or embroidery.

[@chantalcote4460]

Hi Joy, I think that Jerry wants to learn ballroom dancing!

[@peterlilley6836]

Oh joy my steam a seam two, he bought two rolls ,does Gerry want to go to a special place you both have,

[@louisemaher2688]

Great video! Still wish you could put together a DVD with your tutorials. I'd buy it. You seemed so relaxed today, loved it.

[@ritajackson888]

I was thinking that Jerry wanted to learn how to quilt...or do vlogs?! Have a great day Joy...Love your top!!

[@louisecross]

Love your videos, love the owl quilt.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

Love your tip on splitting the seam in the hem; I’ll remember that! Forgiveness is necessary or we won’t be forgiven...hard to do but very freeing. I think jerry would like to do videos about fishing or have a commercial boat to be a fishing guide ;-)

[@dfern2793]

Joy, We all seem to agree with you...kindred souls. You bring so much to all of us especially an escape from this troubled world. Our Pastor also did a series on Forgiveness hitting especially on forgiving ourselves. He is Brent Freeman of Pathways Church in Sevierville TN. He's pretty funny but he really gets to the true heart of the matter. He's on KZbin. I love the blouse you are wearing and think it will be stunning with those pants. doesn't need the embroidery or embellishment, to me. My first thoughts about Jerry were to Vlog, Quilt or fly, but now I think he might just want to learn to sail away with you around the world. (It's okay so long as you Vlog your journey :) !!!) Love to you both, keep the videos coming. Happy 44th! Love, Dawn in Pigeon Forge

[@barbi4867]

Jerry wants to learn to relax!

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

Joy I think the orange top looks very nice on you, looks chic without Embroidery.Stay as you are you are a very nice person .oxox

[@StitchingtoHealMary]

I think Jerry will do quilting and handiwork with you after he is retired. I love your coffee. I have a wood and brush I made and it says, "All I need is a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus".

[@nicolemclaughlin9858]

Joy, you look stunning in that red blouse, is it a sure fit design or what pattern is it, please

[@carolynpierce6694]

Oh ,,, love watching you enjoy your coffee:)

[@sandraoleary6315]

That colour is gorgeous on you!

[@rickstewart985]

Quilt!! I bet Jerry wants to learn how to quilt (-:

[@crkapralos]

Congratulations on your anniversary #44..jerry would like to learn how to captain a fishing boat....enjoy your retirement. ...

[@underthere62]

Hi Joy, I love your videos! I'm going to guess that Jerry wants to learn how to quilt :)

[@LoveThemAnyway22]

I think Jerry wants to learn how to fly.. Congrats on your retirement Joy! Peace, Marie

[@corinabm60]

Jerry wants to his own, You Tube channel. I think his content would have how to start your own business, fishing, boating. Even if i didnt win,im still enjoying your videos!

[@lynncobb8992]

Love it . I am going to do my hem this way.

[@ckim5134]

You can drink your coffee when ever you want and how ever you want, Joy.

[@dottyaraiza5053]

Jerry wants to travel with you somewhere! 💕❤️💕

[@patriciaherrera8023]

Hi Joy, does Jerry want to learn how to tend bar? Or, how to fly a plane?

[@sgerritz]

I think Jerry wants to write a book when he retires!

[@eggypayscraps]

Did you serge before you added the steam a seam? Thanks so ,UCD for your great videos!

[@eggypayscraps]

That supposed to say Thanks so MUCH!

[@Joy4650B]

Yes, I would serge the edges before the SAS.

[@eggypayscraps]

Joy Bernhardt thank you so much for sharing. I found 7 ready to wear skirts that needed to be hemmed in,y sewing room. I tried the steam a seam and it was a little fussy to work with, but I’ll keep trying. Once I got it stuck where I wanted (and not to me) it really helped.

[@Joy4650B]

@@eggypayscraps Are you using the 1/4"or 1/2" tape style of SAS? It is usually pretty easy to work with. Sometimes, the sticky stuff is on the opposite side that it should be on, but you just turn it over. And sometimes is is loose in places. I just cut those sections off. It is a fabulous product.

[@eggypayscraps]

Joy Bernhardt 1/4” - all Joann’s had. I think 1/2 will be better. I have always cut fusible interfacing into strips. This will be much easier.

[@kathleenconradt7067]

I really enjoy your videos, Joy. My guess is that Jerry would like to take you on a cruise when he retires. By the way, you drinking coffee while filming your videos makes it feel like we are sitting across the table from each other enjoying a cup together - ignore the naysayers!. :) Hugs! Edited to add: LOL I don't know how I missed what does Jerry want to LEARN? I thought it was what does Jerry want to DO? :)

[@missmike007]

Thank you for the hemming tutorial. Knits scare the heck out of me. I’ve sewn with cotton for 40 years, it’s time I tried a knit project. Congratulations on your retirement Joy! Enjoy your margarita! I’m guessing Jerry wants to learn to play the guitar when he retires?