LOL, I appreciate you so much! I’ve been sewing for 50 years (yes, that long), & I always learn something new from you. Good for you for showing every pattern and it’s corresponding garment whether It was a success or not and everything in between. Also, your presentation always gives me a smile. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😃
Your persistence paid off with great looking results! I enjoy your videos and feel encouraged to not give up when I feel burned out from pattern and fabric problems.
Omg. Thanks for all the laughter!!! Can totally sympathize with all the drama connected to sewing all these. Personally, all the outfits/tops and bottoms looked wonderful on you in my inflated opinion.
Missed your videos. Glad you’re back even though are you are back annoyed. The floral shirt dress looks great and you look great in it! And loved the abstract orange print rayon challis tunic! You look great in it too!
If you don’t want to sew, take a breather. It’s a hobby that you should enjoy, and you will start up when you’re feeling up to it. But all your projects look wonderful! ❤
Welcome back! You were missed! I wish my troublesome pieces ended up as good as yours! I loved the coat dress!! As sewing enthusiasts, we need to take the bad with the good. We appreciate those smooth projects that turn out beautifully so much more!! Happy holidays and enjoy the family!!
Great to see you Viv, never fear taking a break as life has a way of getting in our way😂. I do like what you have made but then you would look good whatever you are wearing. I really like your pink cardie with the frayed edges and I love ,love, the last outfit.Do enjoy Thanksgiving and have a very happy Christmas together with your Family.❤
I did MISS YOU, but please don’t FEEL GUILTY!!!! Life changes, sometimes we just need a break! I could only imagine your frustration with patterns, but I still totally enjoyed your video!!!! You are just so very fun!!!! Enjoy your holiday!!!!
I hope you get invited somewhere to wear the purple outfit. It is lovely and looks great on you. Missed seeing Zinnia. Best to you and your family during the holidays.
All your outfits are super cute on you!!! I totally understand the Pattern Instructions!!!!! Sometimes, you just have to make up your own instructions!! Thank you sharing!!!
Oh my god, you are back! I have been binge watching all your videos for all your missing style advices, creativity and your humor. I hope, you and your family are well. Your violet ensemble is very nice. Maybe boho style would also flatter you. ❤Greetings from the Netherlands
I’ve soooooo have missed you Vivmom….i respect YOUR boundaries. I know life is both crazy, hopefully, happy and disappointing all at the same time. Sewing is a strong antidote, doesn’t entirely fix it BUT, it thankfully helps. I really appreciate the time no trouble it took for you to sew, film and edit this one….God knows….we need it!
I would recommend ditching the vintage patterns but that is a huge part of your charm my dear. Glad you’re back by the way. You give me inspiration every time.
I thought the collar was really nice looking in the first dress. The dress does not look too big on you. It is perfect! When I first saw it, I loved it!
I have MISSED you!! I always love to watch your videos. As always you inspire me to sew-even when you share your frustrations with the patterns or the material you are using. I can identify with you, as I definitely have felt the same way at times. All of your sewing projects looked wonderful on you-despite the annoyances they put you through. I hope to see you in January as your creative inspirations motivate you to sew some more delightful things to share with us. God bless you, Viv. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year if we don’t see you before then. ❤️
Oh VIV! You made my day 🥰🥰 It's such a GIFT to see you again and see your makes! I have missed you so much! You're looking great...adorable and your hair is amazing. Thank you for always being so candid about your makes. Love seeing you💖💖💖
Your orange black and white top is one of the coolest, cute things you’ve made. The print looks great on you. You carry it well and the style is great on you too. I really loved this. Great job!
Despite you hating creating the shirt dress it looks absolutely beautiful. I never even noticed the wide shoulders. Probably because I learned to sew mamy years before you tube i tended to try to wotk the pattern out myself without sticking to instructions too much. Over the years I've found that i can often assemble patterns much easier than the instructions tell you what to do. A couple of times in latter years i have followed sew alings abd become incredibly irritated by their demonstrations. Its usually caused me to fly solo and common sense kicks in and I'm happier with the way it turns out. Happy thanksgiving, Christmas and New year. 🎉
Glad to see you back. All makes are lovely and look good. Sometimes I just ignore the pattern instructions and use my sewing experience. Then it becomes a UFO if I can't make it work. Don't be so hard on yourself. If it doesn't give you joy walk away ...
OMG, so happy to see you back! Love your videos, love your makes, love your moans and groans (so like mine), love the way you change your hairstyle for each item and I love your lovely personality! See you in the new year, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and hopefully happy sewing!!!!😊
You say what we’ve all thought, at some point. 🤣😂😅 Your makes look nice on you and with time you will probably enjoy them. (That’s what my mom used to tell me when I was annoyed with sewing.) I always admire your perseverance. Hope you enjoy a non-annoying holiday! Your sewing studio will be there, when you are ready to sew, again. 😊-Deborah
I'm so glad to see you back. You always make me laugh. You are sooo funny! You say you're a pessimist but you always make the best of disappointments in your makes. Hope 2025 is a tons better year for you. ❤
I love all your makes, as annoying as they were. All are very flattering and I’m glad you showed them. You have been missed. But… you do what you can, when you can. We love you.
As Joanne said I think all your makes are lovely We see mistakes no one else sees. Anyway happy holidays love seeing your makes and you always make me smile x
Vivian you always inspire because you are so honest about your struggles with patterns. Many other sewing videos i watch never talk about errors with instructions or makes that don't fit or turn out like you expect. You keep it real and I appreciate that about you. I liked the first dress and thought it looked great on you! The shirt with the bold print was also nice.
That was the shortest, fastest, long video I've ever watched! 😂 Your videos just fly by for me, so I always watch them twice! 😆 When your videos pop up, I stop whatever I'm doing to watch! ❤ Thank you for always showing up to show us your makes and experiences with your sewing projects. You truly keep us going through our own personal highs and lows. Have a most wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season with your family!
Oh girl, this video made me so happy. I have gone off sewing since spring!! I was having so many of the same issues that the steam came out of my engine. I hope to start up again next fall when winter hems me in and I feel creative. I have to make a massive bunch of curtains so that should keep me busy, then on to some creative things. Thanks for sharing that I am not the only one who goes off sewing. Take the time you need.
😂😂😂😂 I love your vlogs you make my day with your honesty and wit…..thought the first dress looked lovely on you…the shaping is so feminine….was lovely to see you again viv…..thank you ❤😊
So good to see you again! When you came out in the red flowered shirtdress! Wow 😍 It was worth all the annoyance at making it. It’s absolutely beautiful! and you look stunning in it! The wider shoulders give it a nice balance too! What a pretty look on you!
I knew if I waited long enough I'd see you again after your last update to me.😂 I don't doubt you had burnout since you were just pumping out garment after garment after garment. The shirt dress is adorable on you and the oversize shoulders are not noticeable whatsoever. You are the only one who noticed. I have so many failures in sewing that it is very difficult to get back into it.
Great to see you again and I think I did need to alert the calvary too! I was making Christmas aprons and lifted one but realised I had cut it in half thinking it was an extra piece for the ties 😂 The cavalry needed to call when I threw it in a ball into the corner but then I realised I couldn’t waste the fabric and the calvary man reached me it and I stitched the two half’s back together 😉 What a line up you gave us today! You did well to finish with some super annoying pattern instructions 😅 Love the cosy cardigans and your purple ensemble is my favourite ❤️ I hope we see you soon - thanks for all the laughs xx
Missed you and always glad to see you. I’m moving across town. Machines almost set up. I can’t wait to start back up. Think of you and Joy every time I go in there. Sewing is my mojo.
Thank you Viv so thankful to see you again! You just sew and come back when you are able. Be calm and know Jesus loves you and so do we.❤Myra in piedmont NC
That lettuce edge is awesome. I would love to learn how to do that. Everything looks so beautiful. I think only you will be aware that you found those annoying. You persevered and triumphed! I have absolutely abandoned projects before. I appreciate your tips so much.
I just have to share what my husband said when he saw the title of our video..."Random Annoying Makes!" His immediate reaction was to chuckle as he said to me, "See Mary...this should make you feel better since you've been going through the same thing!" And it's so true VIV! Out of the last 7 garments that I've made since July...ONLY 2 have been a success mostly 😩😩😩 And 4 of those 5 fails are from patterns that I have made multiple times with great success!!! Seriously, I'm nearly convinced that there's a failed sewing makes virus going around!! I've never had this happen before! My best sewing buddy now in Florida has been suffering from the same dilemma! And both of us have been sewing since we were teens! That was over 55 years ago! I just need a WIN to get back on the much needed sewing track again. I know it will happen. It MUST! Thanks for the heads up on that shirtdress Simplicity 9260! I was about to make that with a nice linen viscose but will change my plan and use a different pattern. That dress does look amazing on you. But I know how you feel about the struggles. That beautiful orange print blouse is gorgeous on you! Beautiful print and color for you 👍👍 Enjoy your family time! See you next year. Happy Sewing! It's all up from here ☺
So lovely to see you. I really appreciate your honesty and it's nice to know I am not alone in my sewing struggles. You are an absolute delight to watch.
I am sorry that red flowered dress was so aggrevating, but I LOVE that dress!!! It is absolutely gorgeous and very flattering!!!
LOL, I appreciate you so much! I’ve been sewing for 50 years (yes, that long), & I always learn something new from you. Good for you for showing every pattern and it’s corresponding garment whether It was a success or not and everything in between. Also, your presentation always gives me a smile. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😃
The first shirt dress looked fantastic on you !!
I never sew following patterns.
Your persistence paid off with great looking results! I enjoy your videos and feel encouraged to not give up when I feel burned out from pattern and fabric problems.
Great to see you Vivmom!! Watching your videos makes me feel like I’m not alone in my own sewing journey…..you make it real!
So glad you are back. You have been missed !!
Omg. Thanks for all the laughter!!! Can totally sympathize with all the drama connected to sewing all these. Personally, all the outfits/tops and bottoms looked wonderful on you in my inflated opinion.
I've been sewing 2 pieces of knits from my stash. They have almost been impossible and I feel just like you!
I THINK YOU ARE BEING TOO HARD ON YOURSELF, ALL ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!
My God I love you ❤ you make me laugh. I love the faces you make and your descriptions of your travails.
SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK. Everything you made is as cute s you. Have a wonderful holiday season with your family. 🇨🇦❤️
I’m in a serious sewing slump! Glad you posted. Maybe I’ll get my mojo back soon.😅
Happy Holidays, Viv. No guilt, love seeing your shares when you want to. Your aggravating makes were saved and honestly look great.
Missed your videos. Glad you’re back even though are you are back annoyed. The floral shirt dress looks great and you look great in it! And loved the abstract orange print rayon challis tunic! You look great in it too!
I've missed you like crazy ❤❤ Glad to see your smiling 😃 face
Love that first dress!😊..everything looked great on you😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad to see you back, have been looking for your vlogs💜
I know those patterns! Annoying! I love all your outfits! Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤
The dress looks great on you love love it
So glad you’re back! Your makes turned out much better than you thought, especially the red floral dress.
If you don’t want to sew, take a breather. It’s a hobby that you should enjoy, and you will start up when you’re feeling up to it. But all your projects look wonderful! ❤
I love the red dress on you, very fitting, colors great!
I’m SO glad you’re back and your hair is so cute.
Welcome back! You were missed! I wish my troublesome pieces ended up as good as yours! I loved the coat dress!! As sewing enthusiasts, we need to take the bad with the good. We appreciate those smooth projects that turn out beautifully so much more!! Happy holidays and enjoy the family!!
SO GLAD TO SEE YOU!!! Love the bright top , so cute! Good to know that all of us have likes and dislikes about pattern instructions!🙂
Great to see you Viv, never fear taking a break as life has a way of getting in our way😂. I do like what you have made but then you would look good whatever you are wearing. I really like your pink cardie with the frayed edges and I love ,love, the last outfit.Do enjoy Thanksgiving and have a very happy Christmas together with your Family.❤
Viv, I really like the shirt dress; it looks good on you. I hope you will wear it. You have been missed.
I love that you show your mishaps! It helps me know that I am not alone. ❤
Loved the dress. You have been missed. Nice to know that you feel comfortable with sharing your problems with your makes.
I did MISS YOU, but please don’t FEEL GUILTY!!!! Life changes, sometimes we just need a break! I could only imagine your frustration with patterns, but I still totally enjoyed your video!!!! You are just so very fun!!!! Enjoy your holiday!!!!
Love the orange/black/white blouse🤩
You're adorable! Love the first dress! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you get invited somewhere to wear the purple outfit. It is lovely and looks great on you. Missed seeing Zinnia. Best to you and your family during the holidays.
All your outfits are super cute on you!!! I totally understand the Pattern Instructions!!!!! Sometimes, you just have to make up your own instructions!! Thank you sharing!!!
Oh my god, you are back! I have been binge watching all your videos for all your missing style advices, creativity and your humor. I hope, you and your family are well. Your violet ensemble is very nice. Maybe boho style would also flatter you. ❤Greetings from the Netherlands
I’ve soooooo have missed you Vivmom….i respect YOUR boundaries. I know life is both crazy, hopefully, happy and disappointing all at the same time. Sewing is a strong antidote, doesn’t entirely fix it BUT, it thankfully helps. I really appreciate the time no trouble it took for you to sew, film and edit this one….God knows….we need it!
Viv, everything you have made looks wonderful. Great job.
I would recommend ditching the vintage patterns but that is a huge part of your charm my dear. Glad you’re back by the way. You give me inspiration every time.
I thought the collar was really nice looking in the first dress. The dress does not look too big on you. It is perfect! When I first saw it, I loved it!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas! I will miss you during the holidays. ❤
I have MISSED you!! I always love to watch your videos. As always you inspire me to sew-even when you share your frustrations with the patterns or the material you are using. I can identify with you, as I definitely have felt the same way at times. All of your sewing projects looked wonderful on you-despite the annoyances they put you through. I hope to see you in January as your creative inspirations motivate you to sew some more delightful things to share with us. God bless you, Viv. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year if we don’t see you before then. ❤️
You are so adorable!! I always your makes!!
Oh VIV! You made my day 🥰🥰 It's such a GIFT to see you again and see your makes! I have missed you so much! You're looking great...adorable and your hair is amazing. Thank you for always being so candid about your makes. Love seeing you💖💖💖
Happy Holidays and a Fantastic 2025….🎄🎄🌲🌲🥂🍾😊🇦🇺
I think you are wonderful. Love your videos. I like all your pieces.
I’m so excited for your holiday plans. That sounds wonderful. Thank you for the video. Enjoy your time with your family and have fun! 🥰
Your orange black and white top is one of the coolest, cute things you’ve made. The print looks great on you. You carry it well and the style is great on you too. I really loved this. Great job!
Despite you hating creating the shirt dress it looks absolutely beautiful. I never even noticed the wide shoulders.
Probably because I learned to sew mamy years before you tube i tended to try to wotk the pattern out myself without sticking to instructions too much. Over the years I've found that i can often assemble patterns much easier than the instructions tell you what to do. A couple of times in latter years i have followed sew alings abd become incredibly irritated by their demonstrations. Its usually caused me to fly solo and common sense kicks in and I'm happier with the way it turns out.
Happy thanksgiving, Christmas and New year. 🎉
You make everything look great. You are an inspiration. I love your videos.
Glad to see you back. All makes are lovely and look good. Sometimes I just ignore the pattern instructions and use my sewing experience. Then it becomes a UFO if I can't make it work. Don't be so hard on yourself. If it doesn't give you joy walk away ...
The red flower dress is beautiful.
Hugs.
OMG, so happy to see you back! Love your videos, love your makes, love your moans and groans (so like mine), love the way you change your hairstyle for each item and I love your lovely personality! See you in the new year, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and hopefully happy sewing!!!!😊
You say what we’ve all thought, at some point. 🤣😂😅 Your makes look nice on you and with time you will probably enjoy them. (That’s what my mom used to tell me when I was annoyed with sewing.) I always admire your perseverance. Hope you enjoy a non-annoying holiday! Your sewing studio will be there, when you are ready to sew, again. 😊-Deborah
So good to see you again Vivmom! You made me laugh with your annoying makes show and somehow they all look great on you. Loved the first dress!
I totally understand annoying. I do like everything you made. Please don’t give up
Love the orange and black. Thanks being real. You look beautiful, love your hair
OMGoodness, that first dress looks AMAZING on you!!! And you look AMAZING in it!
I like them all. Good to hear how you make things.
I'm so glad to see you back. You always make me laugh. You are sooo funny! You say you're a pessimist but you always make the best of disappointments in your makes. Hope 2025 is a tons better year for you. ❤
I love "smokey grape"...just say'n!
Viv I have been waiting to see a video from you
Hi Vivmom you were missed very much, I keep looking for you , I enjoy your videos thank you for coming back L
I love all your makes, as annoying as they were. All are very flattering and I’m glad you showed them. You have been missed. But… you do what you can, when you can. We love you.
As Joanne said I think all your makes are lovely
We see mistakes no one else sees. Anyway happy holidays love seeing your makes and you always make me smile x
I love how honest you are about you experience I can relate😊😊
Vivian you always inspire because you are so honest about your struggles with patterns. Many other sewing videos i watch never talk about errors with instructions or makes that don't fit or turn out like you expect. You keep it real and I appreciate that about you. I liked the first dress and thought it looked great on you! The shirt with the bold print was also nice.
That was the shortest, fastest, long video I've ever watched! 😂 Your videos just fly by for me, so I always watch them twice! 😆 When your videos pop up, I stop whatever I'm doing to watch! ❤
Thank you for always showing up to show us your makes and experiences with your sewing projects. You truly keep us going through our own personal highs and lows. Have a most wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season with your family!
So great to see you again!! All your makes are lovely. I especially loved the dress, the grandpa cardigan and that last wrap top! ❤
Hugs to you, glad you're back❤❤❤
Sometimes stuff is just annoying
Oh girl, this video made me so happy. I have gone off sewing since spring!! I was having so many of the same issues that the steam came out of my engine. I hope to start up again next fall when winter hems me in and I feel creative. I have to make a massive bunch of curtains so that should keep me busy, then on to some creative things. Thanks for sharing that I am not the only one who goes off sewing. Take the time you need.
I'm so happy to see you back. I am going through the
same thing with sewing. In a funk and angry with myself about it.
😂😂😂😂 I love your vlogs you make my day with your honesty and wit…..thought the first dress looked lovely on you…the shaping is so feminine….was lovely to see you again viv…..thank you ❤😊
The smokey grape "monkeyed with" top looks beautiful on you. Wear it! A lot! Love the color on you. Ditch the orange.
The orange and black Kwik Sew top is super cute on you Viv! The colors complement you.
So good to see you again! When you came out in the red flowered shirtdress! Wow 😍 It was worth all the annoyance at making it. It’s absolutely beautiful! and you look stunning in it! The wider shoulders give it a nice balance too! What a pretty look on you!
The larger shoulders make your waist look itty! Sorry you are going through some turbulent times, but these are just lovely on you, all of them!
I knew if I waited long enough I'd see you again after your last update to me.😂 I don't doubt you had burnout since you were just pumping out garment after garment after garment. The shirt dress is adorable on you and the oversize shoulders are not noticeable whatsoever. You are the only one who noticed. I have so many failures in sewing that it is very difficult to get back into it.
Sew nice to see you back!! Beautiful makes!😍😍
Loved this video. Burda patterns are my nemesis. I’ve never had any luck with one going together nicely or fitting.
1st dress.. ..red, white & blue...I love this dress. It looks great on you. Thanks for the video !
I'm so glad you are back! Missed you!
All are very pretty, my favorite on you is the orange blouse. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving with a lot of fun and love.
So glad to see you. You make me smile....you do have life! It's all good
I am so happy to see you back. You inspire me to sew again. Happy Thanksgiving!
I feel the angst. HOWEVER…❤❤❤❤ they all look really good and they look good on you. I see nothing wrong so you “made it work!” 🎉. Well done.
I’m so happy to see you! I’ve missed you!!! I love seeing your makes and wish I could see you more often ❤
So good to see you again. You look great! You must still be spending a lot of time walking your dog.
You have a beautiful figure. Your makes all look great on you. Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas
Nice to have you back.
Great to see you again and I think I did need to alert the calvary too!
I was making Christmas aprons and lifted one but realised I had cut it in half thinking it was an extra piece for the ties 😂 The cavalry needed to call when I threw it in a ball into the corner but then I realised I couldn’t waste the fabric and the calvary man reached me it and I stitched the two half’s back together 😉
What a line up you gave us today! You did well to finish with some super annoying pattern instructions 😅
Love the cosy cardigans and your purple ensemble is my favourite ❤️ I hope we see you soon - thanks for all the laughs xx
Missed you and always glad to see you. I’m moving across town. Machines almost set up. I can’t wait to start back up. Think of you and Joy every time I go in there. Sewing is my mojo.
Glad you’re back! The shirtdress is magnificent!
So glad you are back.
Hope your “sewjo” comes back soon. Enjoyed your video. And the reality check that we all go through slumps.
Thank you Viv so thankful to see you again! You just sew and come back when you are able. Be calm and know Jesus loves you and so do we.❤Myra in piedmont NC
We love us some Viv.
I missed you. Love your fabric and pattern choices. Also share your trepidation in altering patterns. I love your passion to overcome.
That lettuce edge is awesome. I would love to learn how to do that. Everything looks so beautiful. I think only you will be aware that you found those annoying. You persevered and triumphed! I have absolutely abandoned projects before. I appreciate your tips so much.
I just have to share what my husband said when he saw the title of our video..."Random Annoying Makes!" His immediate reaction was to chuckle as he said to me, "See Mary...this should make you feel better since you've been going through the same thing!"
And it's so true VIV! Out of the last 7 garments that I've made since July...ONLY 2 have been a success mostly 😩😩😩 And 4 of those 5 fails are from patterns that I have made multiple times with great success!!! Seriously, I'm nearly convinced that there's a failed sewing makes virus going around!! I've never had this happen before! My best sewing buddy now in Florida has been suffering from the same dilemma! And both of us have been sewing since we were teens! That was over 55 years ago! I just need a WIN to get back on the much needed sewing track again. I know it will happen. It MUST!
Thanks for the heads up on that shirtdress Simplicity 9260! I was about to make that with a nice linen viscose but will change my plan and use a different pattern. That dress does look amazing on you. But I know how you feel about the struggles. That beautiful orange print blouse is gorgeous on you! Beautiful print and color for you 👍👍
Enjoy your family time! See you next year. Happy Sewing! It's all up from here ☺
Always great to see you and your makes. Everything works for the Dog Park😅
Great to have you back. The makes are really nice. Your hair is exactly what I’m about to do to mine. Cut!
So lovely to see you. I really appreciate your honesty and it's nice to know I am not alone in my sewing struggles. You are an absolute delight to watch.