So sorry about the shorts, Carole! I love Jen’s idea for a knit, yoga waistband! Fab job on the ByAnnie pattern! Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be making for Christmas gifts this year! Thankful your Juki issue was a relatively easy fix! 😘💗
So many people say about a yoga waistband and I don't think I really even know what one is! I need to look that up I think. I am so pleased the Juki was mended and it was an easy fix, I took a chance investing in the spare part but it worked! Have a good weekend 🧵😊xxx
Thank you Robyn. The shorts have been rebuilt and now look so much better, I can't wait to show you all on Friday. I just hated being beaten. Have a good week 🧵😊
Thank you for sharing your pictures, except for the snake. I am so afraid of snakes. I actually completely shut down when I see them, even in a picture. It's ridiculous , I know, but I've been that way my whole life. Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. Time goes by so fast, doesn't it. Enjoy them while they are little. Even your grandsons are really growing, too. Handsome little guys. ❤
Oh I'm so sorry! Do you know I actually thought to myself maybe I should put a blank screen and warning before the snake photo, then I changed my mind. 😞. My husband is actually the same as you but was quite fascinated, it is so rare to see them in the UK I got a bit too excited. I hope the nicer pictures at the end made up for it! Time certainly does fly doesn't it. Thanks for watching and I apologise again xx
What a shame about those shorts! That flipping out pouch is amazing….. gonna have to try it! An adder!!!!! That is so cool…. /scary!!! I absolutely love the little videos you show at the end!! And happiest of birthdays to your granddaughter ❤❤
Thanks Rachael! Don't worry the shorts have been rebuilt now and look SO much better, I hate being defeated even though I had said I had done all I could to them 🤣. We have had a lovely time with the Granddaughter this weekend and she loved the Doll....yay!! I so enjoyed making that and the little clothes. Hope you got some of the warmth and sunshine this weekend 🧵💗
Hi Carole. Thanks for another interesting catch up. Lovely that your husband is so chuffed with his t-shirts. Enjoyed the photos of gorgeous Dorset and the one of the boys on the bench is adorable. Have a great weekend celebrating. 😊💖
Thanks Debbie. I made the last two T shirts for him on Friday evening and he has worn them all weekend. He loves them! Perhaps I need to make the same sort of thing for me now. That photo of the boys on the bench was completely genuine, I hope they recreate that in years to come! Have a great week 🧵😊
I love my brother nv1e sewing/embroidery machine ......i have all industrial machines too all jack ... A4S/W4 and E4 ... i want a multi needle next hehe
Hi Carole, it’s so sad when you sew something and you end up not liking it 😢. I’ve seen others make this pattern with good and bad results. Your ByAnnie pouch is just adorable 👏. C’mon, don’t give up on summer yet, you might be lucky and have some nice days ahead 🌞🌞🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Hi Karen, don't worry the shorts have been rebuilt to my normal kind of style and they now look 100% better! I just couldn't give up on them as I liked the fabric. Thanks so much for sending over some nice weather... since I filmed last week we have had warmth and sunshine. YAY!!! Hope you have a good week with lots of sewing 🧵😊
Your photos at the end are lovely as ever despite your bad weather. If its any consolation, we have had a ton of rain every day here in Florida also. Your sewing makes were all very nice as usual!
Thank you so much for your comment At least when it rains in Florida it tends to dry up fairly quickly! I am glad you enjoy the photos and the video. Have a great week 🧵😊
What a shame your Tinley shorts didn’t work out but you’ve made lots of successful pairs of different patterns in the past! I loved your flipping out pouch. Great blog as usual. Have a good week, Pat
Thanks Pat, your comment made me think re the shorts. Why did I even try a different pattern?! Ah well, at least Katie's pouch turned out well. Have a super weekend 🧵😊
When I first found your channel and saw that you mostly sew big four patterns I thought oh I probably won't watch this channel because I don't sew big for patterns. But I've been regularly watching and I continue to watch because all of your videos are so interesting and fun. That is so cool that you saw that snake. Thanks so much for sharing the picture. I too get really excited when I see something interesting out in the world. Nature is a wondrous thing.
Thank you so much for sticking with me Nancy even though I don't often sew the independent patterns! I really wanted these shorts to be a success as they weren't a Big 4 pattern , they are now however after working on them and taking them apart. I will show them next Friday! I am glad you like the random bits I put in, like you I just love seeing things in nature and then spreading my excitement 😆. Have a good week 🧵😊
I absolutely love your stripey linen. I can’t wait to see what you make with it. I made Tinley shorts today. They are too big in the waist, but I will wear them anyway.
Thanks so much for your comment and watching. Funny that your shorts were too big as well. I have altered mine now though after taking them all apart and I am happy with them. I will show them on Friday. I probably would have worn mine as they were like you but I really liked the fabric and needed them for a holiday! I just felt they looked too big on me. 🧵😊
Carole you gave me a laugh when you said you’d wear the shorts on holiday since no one knows you there! 😅 I think the zipper pouch you made your daughter looks awesome! 😊 I always enjoy your photos at the end!
I always think well no one knows me when we are away and I am never going to see them again so it doesn't matter what I wear 🤣 Katie is thrilled with the pouch so at least one project was a win this week! Thanks so much for watching and your kind comment re my photos. 🧵😊
HI Carole. Thanks for your video. I have made the Tinley shorts lots of times now. I take the back in a bit by a couple of darts and also take in the back seam. Then i make sure i can pull the shorts on up over my hips, then i put the elastic in the back. That way, not too much gathering in the back. 😀
Thanks so much for your message and that is exactly what I did after last week's video! I made a couple of other alterations like cutting a 'normal' waistband and now they fit 👏🏼. It's not a pattern that suits my body I think. Glad you had success in the end. 🧵😊
Ok, dull boring rainy weather is probably far safer than what you are going through. I should be grateful for our 'safer' weather then! Shorts are funny to make, normally i don't have a problem but this shape obviously didn't suit me. Stay safe 🧵😊
Carole, Sorry your shorts didn’t work out. Yay! You were able to get your Yule sewing again😊 That viscose-linen is beautiful! I’m a sucker for linen; even blends.
There is something about linen blends isn't there and this one feels wonderful. The shorts have been altered this evening so watch this space for next Friday! I am now so much happier with them. Have a wonderful weekend 🧵😊
Hi Carole! I am happy your arm is improving. Sorry the shorts didn’t turn out as you hoped. Mine have an enormous amount of gathers as well… I think I will try the yoga waistband… I really like that idea. Oh my…. I am petrified of snakes! You are so brave to take a photo of it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ❤ Diann
Diann! I have saved the shorts and now I'm really happy with them. I literally took them apart as I knew after reading my comments I had to do something as I loved the feel of the fabric. I got rid of the waistband, put two massive darts in the back and made smaller back pockets. Then put a normal waistband on which then had to be only slightly elasticated and took in the legs. A lot of work but worth it 🤣. Don't give up on hours! If I saw a snake in Tennessee there is no way I would hang around to take a photo of it believe me. It's little old England and he wouldn't have bothered me unless provoked 😁. Thanks for watching and asking about my arm. Have a wonderful Sunday 🥰🍓💕
I’m so sad the Tinley Shorts didn’t work out for you 😢 The pouch is super cute! I’m glad your Juki is all fixed now but I’m really happy to know the Brother machine can be a good back-up if I need it to be. 😂 Wow - that is a big snake!!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Xx 💞
Honestly Izzy that Brother machine was so good, far better than my Janome at the HollyHome. The only thing I couldn't get my head around was the length of the cut threads, they are almost an inch long!! I've seen an Adder at last, I have waited for years for that. We used to have grass snakes in our garden when we moved in but they left when we got Mickey! I half expect them to turn up again now. Hope you have a good weekend too with your celebrations xx💗
Lovely vlog as always, thanks to you my favourite pattern to make is the New Look 6217, such an easy make, love the idea of bands on the sleeves. I have make the flip out in a lovely Union Jack fabric (I’m in Australia), I made the large one. Glad you got to see the Adder, not my cup of tea lol. Have a great week.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. 6217 is such a great and easy pattern and can be chopped and changed as much as you want can't it. Well done on making the larger Flippin out pouch, I was too scared to do that! I am still showing pictures of the adder to people, I was so excited to see that. Have a great week 🧵😊
Hi Carole, those shorts, you either love them or hate them, there’s no in between. Just put a yoga waistband on them, that’s what I did. That’s my answer for all waistbands lately. I love that little case, I’ll have to try that pattern, it looks like so much fun. I hope your granddaughter loves the dolly. That adder was huge, i don’t think I’ve ever seen one before. I’ve heard of puff adders, my grandmother told me about finding one in her garden one time. She said she started smelling cucumbers and there was none around. It scared me so bad I didn’t set foot in the garden for a week! I don’t know it was true or not, my family are great story tellers, so she might have embellished it a little. The pictures are beautiful, so peaceful. Take care, enjoy the weekend.😊
Sue!! I have spent the last couple of hours taking those shorts apart and rebuilding them to my normal style and I am now happy! So many people have said about Yoga waistbands and I have never done one. That little zipper pouch is fun to make but lots of little elements to it. Nothing like the By Annie patterns that Adam does! The Adder was a really big one so for the only one I have ever seen I struck lucky and there was no danger as I saw him before my daughter's dog. The Grandsons loved my photos. How funny about your Puff Adder story, I wonder if it was true? Hope you have a good weekend too and approve of the shorts next week 🧵😊
wow, so surprised about those shorts, so frustrating for sure. The Annie bag is so fun, thought about making some for gifts. Made her Messenger bag for my son in the University colors at his new position. That was quite the challenge, but it did come out beautifully. Was able to embroider his monogram and the school mascot, such fun. It has rained here every day for the past week and it is hot and humid. Looking forward to fall and cooler weather but it is a way off. Made the same shirt twice, different view and the neckline is so open and low, tried to adjust it on the second one but don’t know what happened, still too big and open. Debating now to forget it or make one more. Some times it is hard to quit. I really like the style. Oh well we will see what the next week brings. Your photos are beautiful, the boys and dog at the water, how fun! Glad you are healing. Till next time, have a good week!` `
Now you really have my respect making the messenger bag from By Annie, the little Flippin out pouch was enough for me! Sounds like you made a great job of it. You hit the nail on the head about quitting. When I finished the shorts and filmed my FS I thought that's it, I have done all I can to them. Then I started to read my comments and thought....come on Carole... you can do better! I then took them apart and have rebuilt them and they are great now! Sometimes you just need to come away from a project and look with fresh eyes. Hope you can solve your blouse issue. Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comments as always🧵😊
So sorry your shorts didn't work out. I agree with Jen, a yoga waistband may fix the issue. Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles has an excellent video on how to put on a yoga waistband. I have the pattern and the fabric to make the Flippin Out bag. I need to put that on my August sewing list. The one you just made is adorable. My daughter and two of her friends (they are like my kids since they all live with me) are leaving on Sunday to go to Europe. They are so excited. They all took German in College so they will start in Germany. Then they will have some time in Liverpool (to stay with relatives), then Scotland and Ireland, again staying with relatives. Staying with relatives will help save money and they can take a lot of day trips. I'm looking forward to seeing all their cool pictures. I told them to bring warmer clothes since you all have missed summer this year. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Carol, that Flippin Out pattern is the only one I have ever done from ByAnnie and it was fun to do, just lots of little elements. The shorts have been taken apart tonight and re built and I am much happier! How exciting for your daughter and friends, what fun and adventures they are going to have. I am currently trying to learn German on Duolingo 🤣. Most years we go to Austria and in the past 15 years I have never understood a word so I have made it my mission to learn. We have a teeny tiny warm spell coming up so keep your fingers crossed! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Loving the viscose linen Carole. What a shame about your Tinley shorts - I had my eye on that pattern after Izzy’s vlog. I need some shorts for my next holiday and I can’t find any I like even RTW so maybe I’ll still try them but I don’t want a nappy back!! It’s funny I’ve gone full circle on double gauze. I, like you, really didn’t like it - too pyjama like - but I’ve made a top snd a dress this year and I love it now. It’s soft and yet still looks put together. Good luck with your sewing week. Xx ps blooming heck that was a big snake, I’d have legged it if I’d seen that! 😮
Don't worry the Tinley Shorts have been saved! I can't wait to show everyone this Friday, I just couldn't be beaten by them. The original style just wasn't for me I don't think. They looked great on Izzy. I am hoping I will get to love Double Gauze like you as it really is showing up in all the shops at the moment. Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by 🧵😊
Carole, I don't see anything wrong with your shorts. They look fine on you! No issues. I do love your New Look top with the added pocket. Very nice. The Annie's Disney pouch is so unique and cute. Great job on the details. I think that M8218 jumpsuit is going to look FABULOUS with that colorful geometric print fabric. So fun!! Have a great weekend! 💝💝🥰🥰
Grace you are so kind but they really were too big on me. Don't worry, I have spent the evening re building them and now they fit! I am excited to make that jumpsuit pattern again as I remember how much fun it was. Have a good weekend as well and thanks again for being so kind about the baggy shorts😘💗
Your grand-daughter is one year old already! Time flies!! It seems like just yesterday you were making that dress for her for the wedding. She's no doubt talking and walking and running all over the place now. The shorts looked good to me but then you're the one who has to wear them. I had a little laugh to myself when you mentioned that you would wear them where people didn't know you. I have done the same thing with some clothing I've made!! LOLOLOL... As for that Adder...YUK!!! Bella would've tried to play with it, I know for sure! She loves to chase all the little lizards around our pool deck!! They're harmless little creatures and I do my best to save them and have her release them from her mouth grip but there have been a few that have lost their tails to her. I envy you the cooler weather you are(were?) having. It is still miserably hot & humid over here. M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E. The other day I told William that I would love to become a "snowbird" and live in Florida during the Winter months but live up North somewhere (where Summers are not so miserable) during the other months of the year. He doesn't like the hot temps and high humidity either but he loves his Florida home so... It is what it is! I think your holiday home would be fun to visit. What a lovely area! I would enjoy going any time during the year just to see that beautiful ocean view but your holiday park closes for the winter, doesn't it? How is your elbow doing?
Hi Deb, Bella is so mean! How can she catch those cute little lizards. Sorry that it is still hot for you and I know the grass is greener and all that but I would love your climate! Being a Snowbird I imagine is the perfect way to live I imagine but don't blame William for not wanting to up root and move. Sadly we can only stay in our holiday home for 9 months of the year then the power and water is cut off. We can still visit which we did this year but it was fairly chilly! The park is open all year as they have touring caravans on site. I would have loved to stay there for Christmas though. I have spent the evening altering those shorts and they now look ok so I am happy to wear them where people do know me now 🤣 Hope you have a wonderful weekend xx💗
Hi Richard, thanks so much for that piece of advice and funnily enough, when I went to the sewing shop that is exactly what the manager told me people did! I will know next time and it will save me £50 🤣. Thanks again 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I'm glad you're doing better! Sorry about all of the rain that has to be hard on a little one. Especially in school. I'm glad your hubby likes his shirts.❤
Don't worry Katinka! I have saved them this evening by more or less taking them apart and remaking them in my normal style. I hate to be defeated. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
What a lovely part of the world Carol.....even with snakes. Shame about the shorts... I would have made a waistband and put darts and a zip but like you say, you have had enough of them not to bother. Have a lovely weekend and I hope your granddaughter likes her dolly.
Hi Annette, oh I do hope Chloe or even her parents love the doll. Think of me on Sunday crossing my fingers! The minute I read your comment earlier I thought....darts!! That's it!! So thank you so much. I have deconstructed them, changed them up with darts and new pockets and waistband and we have a winner!! I hate to be defeated. Have a good weekend too and thanks again 🧵😊
Hey Carole: Uh, yeah. The shorts are too big for your petite body. What a shame. Home now with a germy cold I picked up at Orlando airport coming home. Was so happy that I was healthy and doing well. On my connector flight to San Diego is when I started coughing and feeling a cold coming on. Drag!!! Going to take it easy and do some light packing and chores until I heal. So excited that i found a house and will be moving in 3 weeks. 😁 So sorry your summer was only 2 days long so far this year. Take the grans out to do some stomping in puddles and walking around with umbrellas. That's always fun. Glad you arm is healing. Do be careful with it!!!!! xx 🥰 Dori
Oh no Dori!!! You can't have got sick you were so careful in your planning and wearing a mask etc. I am so sorry and hope it isn't anything too serious. Please take it easy and don't do too much. Florida in 3 weeks, that is amazing 👏🏼. The shorts....don't worry... I have taken them apart this evening, chopped and put darts in and they are now SO much better. I changed up the waistband as well and made the back pockets smaller. I hope you approve of the changes next Friday! Keep well and as you say, just some light packing. Big hugs xxx😘
@@socarole66 Doing much better today. Took a covid test after I got home, just to make sure - negative! Slept and rested for 2 days, so I would recoup faster. Need to get a lot done within the next 2 weeks. Wish me luck!
@@SewAndTellwithDori glad to hear that it isn't Covid and you are feeling a little better. You did the right thing by just letting your body fight it. Take it steady as you need to be well to move! Xx
Love Notions shorts - well, you know what I just said. But I would venture a guess that a yoga waistband on the entire thing would fix it. Just an idea. The ByAnnie pattern is so cute, Katie will love it! I saw the video on the crepe blouse but didn't have a chance to tell you how pretty it is! That blue sweatshirt pattern is so you - all that blue, you and I are such lovers of it! I bet Andrea will have something perfect for it. The jumpsuit is going to be really cute and perfect for the trip - and an adder? Are you mad? I'd be running for my life! xoxoxoxox
So many people said about a yoga waistband! It is obviously something I am missing out on in life and need to investigate. You are right about the blue fabric, hopefully Andrea will have more of it when I next go down. The annoying thing she only opens on a Thurs and Fri and we always go on a Saturday to our H Home 🤣 Surely you wouldn't be scared of a silly little English snake?! Now if we saw a snake in your country or anywhere else, no way would I have stood around to take a photo! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a super weekend whatever you are up to, you've been so busy recently! 😘💗😘
Well, the shorts are wearable even if not what you were hoping for! I would have run in the other direction if I had seen that snake/adder! Just not my thing although my neighbor used to sit with one in her lap - I kept my distance 😄. Maybe you will get some summer weather yet - I purchased a bit of a rayon/linen blend to make a sleeveless top and also a piece of beautiful stretch velour in emerald green today to make a hoodie similar to the New Look pattern you showed, so I have a foot in both summer and fall at the moment. We are always looking ahead...
The shorts have been I and I can't wait to show you all next Friday. When I looked back at the photos and footage of the video I thought, no just no Carole 🤣. There is no way I would ever sit with a snake on my lap, who does that!!! We definitely need to look ahead to the next seasons as I am sure the shops will start to sell Autumnal stuff very shortly. Thanks so much for watching and your comment🧵😊
@@socarole66 My neighbor was "snake-sitting" the classroom snake for her children while they were home for the summer! She's pretty fearless about everything 😄. Looking forward to next Friday - thanks for your reply!
The shorts actually look good on you! But, it is frustrating when things don’t work out! Unfortunately, that happens to me more than I like! I love the striped fabric! I always enjoy seeing the pictures from your holiday home. ( I could have done without seeing the snake! Eek!) Have a good weekend! 🤗❤️
Sorry about the snake! I had to apologise to someone else as well, I should have put up a warning 🤣. I have now changed the shorts and they look more like a pair made for me now. I hate being beaten! Have a good weekend too Nancy and thanks for watching 🧵😊xx PS I keep forgetting to tell you...I am a huge fan of I Love Lucy!!
Exactly!!! So many people say they see them every year but I never have and this one wasn't far from some houses. I saw a biggie as well so I was so happy! Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
You've still managed to make some great things despite your poorly arm so well done you 👍. I looked at the Tinley shorts myself but something about them made me think they would not look good on me. I've just made the Safiya trousers by Tilly and the Buttons and I'm absolutely thrilled - my first truly successful pair of trousers so I'm planning to make more. Have a great week and thanks for the lovely photos as always.xx
When I saw those shorts on Izzy I thought they looked really good but I did go for a different view. I actually couldn't find a pair on Instagram that I thought came out ok so warning bells should have rung then! Well done on the Safiya trousers, so many people seem to love those, it is a very popular pattern. They are very similar to the New Look 6517s I love. Have a great weekend too and thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I am not a snake fan. Your shorts still look nice on you. Perfection is over rated as the saying goes. Glad you are able to still do what you love very soon after your surgery and wishing you continued healing with the arm Carole. Happy Sewing!🥰
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my arm. I actually can't believe how well my arm is recovering actually and so glad I have been able to continue my hobby. Sorry about the snake photo, I should have put up a warning! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
@@socarole66 Carole: I should have elaborated about my feeling about snakes: I do think they are fascinating creatures, I just don't want to run into them in real life. I am fascinated about Nature programs on PBS TV , and I do watch shows featuring reptiles. I would have never had the courage to stick around and photograph that snake like you did. Kudos to you.. Happy Weekend!
@@theresawagner2642 we have seen a couple on our trips to the US and Canada and I wouldn't have stuck around then believe me. As this is an English snake I felt safer, plus it was facing away from me 🤣.
Hi Carole! Well, luckily enough, you make excellent shorts from that TNT burda pattern of yours. That being said, the tinley shorts don't look bad at all. That Flippin out is really cool! You find the coolest fabrics! Those pictures are always so pretty at the end..but why weren't you afraid of that enormous snake???EEEK!! Have a great weekend, my friend💕💕♥
Now you are being kind Mary... those shorts looked dreadful 🤣HOWEVER I have spent a couple of hours taking them apart and changing them drastically and now they look great! Happy Every After for the Tinleys. You can't be afraid of snakes in this country, he wouldn't have bothered me unless I upset him and I desperately wanted to get a photo for my Grandsons. Now.. if you ever see me around a Wasp, that is a different matter altogether 😱🏃🏼♀️ Hope you have a good weekend too my friend and keep cool in your hot lovely Summer! xxx💗
Aww, Carole. You ran into the exact problems I had. I tried to warn you about this pattern. 😑 I was also so disappointed. But well, with each project we learn. They will make great at-home shorts 😆
You did warn me Rita and why didn't I listen 🤣. I do have to report though I have spent the afternoon and evening unpicking them and changing them and now they look ok! It was a major hassle but I am glad I did it. I learnt from this project to really go by other people's results as I couldn't find a good pair on Instagram that had been made so that should have been a clue 🤣Thanks so much and I promise I will listen to you next time 🧵😊
@@socarole66 I know it doesn't help you, Carole, but I'm so happy you shared your Tinley experience. Now I know it wasn't just me and poor sewing on my part. Maybe we both should have made the XS! Have a wonderful weekend! Oh, and haha, if you listen to me next time, that will be 1 person who listens to me!🤣🤣
Cute zipper bag! Sorry about the shorts. Maybe a yoga style waistband would have worked better? Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles seems to like putting those onto her shorts, pants, and skirts. Love your new green print blouse. Looking forward to seeing what you make with the striped linen. We’re suffering from near drought here in Ohio, so a rainy day would be welcome to come here.😊
So many people have said about a yoga waistband! I really need to look that up. I spent a couple of hours remaking them tonight and they now look acceptable! Sorry to hear about your lack of water in Ohio, I think we have all the rain in Europe right now and quite happy to share 🤣 Have a good weekend and thanks for watching 🧵😊
I, too, made the Tinley but made a skort and it was quite large especially in the waist. I thought perhaps it was because I used a 2” elastic since that is what I had and I didn’t want to make the channels. I have taken the waistband off and now just trying to find time to cut the waistband down. I made it for a special occasion and time is just flying by. I don’t know if I’ll have time to fix it.
Hi Barbara, funny that you say the waist was too big for you as well. I have now rebuilt them and they are much better. I got rid of the whole waistband and put two fat darts in the back to reduce the bulk. I then put a normal waistband on with just one piece of elastic. The back pockets are now smaller and I also took in the legs. They are SO much better now! Hope you manage to fix yours. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
St Patrick is supposed to have banished snakes from Ireland. The only ones I have ever seen have been on holidays in France where they were slithering across the road. Not near enough to photograph.
Oh I had heard that about St Patrick, did they all swim across to England I wonder! I am so happy I finally got to see one and he wasn't bothering me or my daughters dog. He was very photogenic as well!! Have a good weekend Ann 🧵😊
I think your shorts look great! But we’re always very critical of our makes. Another option is putting a yoga band on? Wow, you’ve seen an Adder! I’ve never seen one and I would probably had run a mile 😂 X
Another vote for the yoga band! I have never done one so I really need to look that up, Jen also mentioned it. I was so happy to see that Adder, especially as it was facing away from me! I have waited so long to see one and get a photo for my Grandson, he was thrilled. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Oh Carole I’m so sorry your shorts didn’t come out correctly for you. May I suggest you go over to Lifting Pins and Needles and watch Karina sew these. I just watched her video this week on these shorts and it may help you figure things out. Good luck, don’t give up.
Thanks so much for your comments. Just after I published this video and the comments started coming in I had a long talk with myself and thought....you can do better than that Carole! Take the time to unpick them and rebuild them and I have. They now look SO much better! So many people recommend Katrina and her channel, I really must take a look. The style just wasn't right for me as it was and now it suits me better. Can't wait to show you next Friday. 🧵😊
I've given up on summer sewing too! I was replacing all my old t-shirts, but I managed four and have now decided to think about autumn/winter sewing. I find those flat front/elastic back trousers unflattering on me. I have one pair by another indie company, and I had to take them in and they are still not quite right. My waist is a size smaller than my hips so I have to allow for that and it just makes them too big round the waist. I never tuck tops in so it's not too visible. I have now bought some trousers with a zip fly so will give them a go sometime. I'm not keen on sewing double gauze - I've just made a top in it, but I think it was too complicated a design for the fabric to behave. Will do something simpler if I buy any more double gauze. I've never seen an Adder, but when we lived in Cyprus we saw a few of the most venomous snakes, the blunt-nosed viper, including one in our garden when we were cutting back some shrubs. Gave us the fright of our lives! The one thing I didn't like, though, were the tarantulas!! Hate spiders - even the small ones we get here in the UK!!
Hi there, yep time to get the Autumn sewing started although it is meant to be warm for a few days at least! I have learned like you now not to go for gathered backs, not with my body shape anyway. Simple is the way with double gauze, for me I never like the hem as it never looks polished, I did say I would never sew with it again but this fabric was so different. How wonderful that you spent time in Cyprus, I am guessing it was with the army? I am happy seeing snakes over here but nowhere else 🤣 Thanks so much for your comment and hope you have a good week 🧵😊
@@socarole66 We were not with the army - we retired there. Sometimes wish we'd stayed. Came back for a few reasons, one being health issues. Long story.
Hi Carole. It’s always disappointing when you have an image in your head as to how a garment is going to turn out, and then it doesn’t. It’s just part of sewing life. Love the flipping out pouch and didn’t know you were supposed to do a line of stitching to help it flip out. Like you when I made mine I didn’t bother with the lace in the middle (or the line of stitching either 😂). It still flips out without any problems though. Glad your Juki is mended. I also have a spare machine should my main one (Juki DX7) have a hiccup. Ohh you were brave regarding the adder photo. I’m not a fan of snakes and have only seen one adder. I was heading down to a beach with one of my greyhounds going down steps, fortunately the adder was on one side and my dog on the other or she would probably have tried to catch it 😬🫣. I did squeal out loud though. It just slithered off into the ferns. It’s an area which is notorious for adders living there. As ever thanks for the vlog. Take care.
Hello Ann! Don't worry about the shorts, I have now completely revamped and improved them! They no longer resemble Lofty's shorts in "It Ain't Half hot Mum" if you remember that 🤣. The line of stitching does look a bit odd I will admit but it suits a purpose! The ribbon would look better but I don't have a big selection. People say there are so many adders about in our area but this is the first one I have ever seen. It stayed still though, I like you would have squealed if it slithered away! Hope you have had a good weekend and some nice weather up there xx🧵😊
@@socarole66 well that’s the thing about being able to sew is that we can often sort things out that don’t quite fit right. I am indeed old enough to remember It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” (born in 1968). I have a question for you. Where do your purchase your lace from for making underwear please, as I need to buy some elastic to make myself some ladies lower lingerie 😂😂😂. Thanks in anticipation.
Thanks so much, the choice of fabric just wasn't right was it and nor was the size I chose. I loved Izzy's version of them. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊
Beautiful pictures! I'm sorry to hear of your struggles with Tinley. I have never done pockets before. THat's the first step in Tinley. I was trying to go by instructions on page 10 where it says to cut interfacing the length of the pocket opening. Looking at the picture- this looks like the lining, not the pocket bag. I would really like to get started tonight. do you have any suggestions to help me?
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for watching and after last weeks disaster with the Tinleys I have redesigned them and they now fit brilliantly Re the interfacing, all I did was put a stripe along the seam line to reinforce it (the angled bit). I have some 1.5 cm ready cut iron on stuff I use for shoulders in jersey tops etc. It's only to strengthen the angled line so don't worry too much. It goes onto the pocket lining, the pocket bag then gets sewn onto the lining later. Just take it steady step by step and you'll be fine don't worry 🧵😊
I couldn't believe how long that snake was and glad it was facing away from me! Like you say, they are normally much smaller. The shorts have been saved and I can't wait to show people next F Sews. Have a good week and thanks for watching 🧵😊
I love the Tinley Pattern. It is a pattern that is to be worn at the waist. I think you need an Extra Small. There are 2 short patterns, one is straight shorts and the other is full shorts, which did you make????
Hi Diane, I am so sorry I really didn't explain which version I made did I. I made the straight shorts and yes, the XS would have been a better fit but I did go by their measurements. The stiffer fabric didn't help though. Having said all that, I hope you watch next weeks F Sews as I have rebuilt them and they now I am very happy 👏🏼. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Thank you but I'm not sure as to whether to take that as a compliment or not 🤣. I had to do something with those shorts after last Friday so they have now been revamped and suit me much better. I can't wait to show you all next Friday. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
So sorry about the shorts, Carole! I love Jen’s idea for a knit, yoga waistband! Fab job on the ByAnnie pattern! Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be making for Christmas gifts this year! Thankful your Juki issue was a relatively easy fix! 😘💗
So many people say about a yoga waistband and I don't think I really even know what one is! I need to look that up I think. I am so pleased the Juki was mended and it was an easy fix, I took a chance investing in the spare part but it worked!
Have a good weekend 🧵😊xxx
What a shame about the shorts you have to give a go very enjoyable video love the craft you did for your daughter thank you😊😊😊
Thank you Robyn. The shorts have been rebuilt and now look so much better, I can't wait to show you all on Friday. I just hated being beaten. Have a good week 🧵😊
Thank you for sharing your pictures, except for the snake. I am so afraid of snakes. I actually completely shut down when I see them, even in a picture. It's ridiculous , I know, but I've been that way my whole life. Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. Time goes by so fast, doesn't it. Enjoy them while they are little. Even your grandsons are really growing, too. Handsome little guys. ❤
Oh I'm so sorry! Do you know I actually thought to myself maybe I should put a blank screen and warning before the snake photo, then I changed my mind. 😞. My husband is actually the same as you but was quite fascinated, it is so rare to see them in the UK I got a bit too excited.
I hope the nicer pictures at the end made up for it!
Time certainly does fly doesn't it. Thanks for watching and I apologise again xx
What a shame about those shorts! That flipping out pouch is amazing….. gonna have to try it!
An adder!!!!! That is so cool…. /scary!!!
I absolutely love the little videos you show at the end!! And happiest of birthdays to your granddaughter ❤❤
Thanks Rachael! Don't worry the shorts have been rebuilt now and look SO much better, I hate being defeated even though I had said I had done all I could to them 🤣. We have had a lovely time with the Granddaughter this weekend and she loved the Doll....yay!! I so enjoyed making that and the little clothes. Hope you got some of the warmth and sunshine this weekend 🧵💗
Hi Carole. Thanks for another interesting catch up. Lovely that your husband is so chuffed with his t-shirts. Enjoyed the photos of gorgeous Dorset and the one of the boys on the bench is adorable. Have a great weekend celebrating. 😊💖
Thanks Debbie. I made the last two T shirts for him on Friday evening and he has worn them all weekend. He loves them! Perhaps I need to make the same sort of thing for me now.
That photo of the boys on the bench was completely genuine, I hope they recreate that in years to come! Have a great week 🧵😊
It is always so disappointing when a project doesn't turn out the way we imagine. So glad you had a win too though. Kelly xxx
It's ok! They have been rescued and can't wait to show people on Friday Sews. I just couldn't be beaten 😅. Thanks for watching 🧵😊xx
@@socarole66 you are so good at persevering 🤩🤩
I love my brother nv1e sewing/embroidery machine ......i have all industrial machines too all jack ... A4S/W4 and E4 ... i want a multi needle next hehe
Oh I do look at the bigger machines with envy now and yes multi needle would be awesome!! One day perhaps 🧵😊
Hi Carole, it’s so sad when you sew something and you end up not liking it 😢. I’ve seen others make this pattern with good and bad results. Your ByAnnie pouch is just adorable 👏. C’mon, don’t give up on summer yet, you might be lucky and have some nice days ahead 🌞🌞🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Hi Karen, don't worry the shorts have been rebuilt to my normal kind of style and they now look 100% better! I just couldn't give up on them as I liked the fabric.
Thanks so much for sending over some nice weather... since I filmed last week we have had warmth and sunshine. YAY!!!
Hope you have a good week with lots of sewing 🧵😊
Your photos at the end are lovely as ever despite your bad weather. If its any consolation, we have had a ton of rain every day here in Florida also. Your sewing makes were all very nice as usual!
Thank you so much for your comment At least when it rains in Florida it tends to dry up fairly quickly! I am glad you enjoy the photos and the video. Have a great week 🧵😊
What a shame your Tinley shorts didn’t work out but you’ve made lots of successful pairs of different patterns in the past! I loved your flipping out pouch. Great blog as usual. Have a good week, Pat
Thanks Pat, your comment made me think re the shorts. Why did I even try a different pattern?! Ah well, at least Katie's pouch turned out well. Have a super weekend 🧵😊
When I first found your channel and saw that you mostly sew big four patterns I thought oh I probably won't watch this channel because I don't sew big for patterns. But I've been regularly watching and I continue to watch because all of your videos are so interesting and fun. That is so cool that you saw that snake. Thanks so much for sharing the picture. I too get really excited when I see something interesting out in the world. Nature is a wondrous thing.
Thank you so much for sticking with me Nancy even though I don't often sew the independent patterns! I really wanted these shorts to be a success as they weren't a Big 4 pattern , they are now however after working on them and taking them apart. I will show them next Friday! I am glad you like the random bits I put in, like you I just love seeing things in nature and then spreading my excitement 😆. Have a good week 🧵😊
I absolutely love your stripey linen. I can’t wait to see what you make with it. I made Tinley shorts today. They are too big in the waist, but I will wear them anyway.
Thanks so much for your comment and watching. Funny that your shorts were too big as well. I have altered mine now though after taking them all apart and I am happy with them. I will show them on Friday. I probably would have worn mine as they were like you but I really liked the fabric and needed them for a holiday! I just felt they looked too big on me. 🧵😊
Carole you gave me a laugh when you said you’d wear the shorts on holiday since no one knows you there! 😅 I think the zipper pouch you made your daughter looks awesome! 😊 I always enjoy your photos at the end!
I always think well no one knows me when we are away and I am never going to see them again so it doesn't matter what I wear 🤣 Katie is thrilled with the pouch so at least one project was a win this week! Thanks so much for watching and your kind comment re my photos. 🧵😊
HI Carole. Thanks for your video. I have made the Tinley shorts lots of times now. I take the back in a bit by a couple of darts and also take in the back seam. Then i make sure i can pull the shorts on up over my hips, then i put the elastic in the back. That way, not too much gathering in the back. 😀
Thanks so much for your message and that is exactly what I did after last week's video! I made a couple of other alterations like cutting a 'normal' waistband and now they fit 👏🏼. It's not a pattern that suits my body I think. Glad you had success in the end. 🧵😊
Gorgeous photos. We are hot with random thunderstorms, which are starting wildfires. I have the worst luck making shorts
Ok, dull boring rainy weather is probably far safer than what you are going through. I should be grateful for our 'safer' weather then! Shorts are funny to make, normally i don't have a problem but this shape obviously didn't suit me. Stay safe 🧵😊
Carole, Sorry your shorts didn’t work out. Yay! You were able to get your Yule sewing again😊
That viscose-linen is beautiful! I’m a sucker for linen; even blends.
There is something about linen blends isn't there and this one feels wonderful. The shorts have been altered this evening so watch this space for next Friday! I am now so much happier with them. Have a wonderful weekend 🧵😊
Hi Carole! I am happy your arm is improving. Sorry the shorts didn’t turn out as you hoped. Mine have an enormous amount of gathers as well… I think I will try the yoga waistband… I really like that idea.
Oh my…. I am petrified of snakes! You are so brave to take a photo of it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ❤ Diann
Diann! I have saved the shorts and now I'm really happy with them. I literally took them apart as I knew after reading my comments I had to do something as I loved the feel of the fabric. I got rid of the waistband, put two massive darts in the back and made smaller back pockets. Then put a normal waistband on which then had to be only slightly elasticated and took in the legs. A lot of work but worth it 🤣. Don't give up on hours!
If I saw a snake in Tennessee there is no way I would hang around to take a photo of it believe me. It's little old England and he wouldn't have bothered me unless provoked 😁.
Thanks for watching and asking about my arm. Have a wonderful Sunday 🥰🍓💕
I think they look good with your shirt!
Thank you, that really is kind of you 🧵😊
I’m so sad the Tinley Shorts didn’t work out for you 😢 The pouch is super cute! I’m glad your Juki is all fixed now but I’m really happy to know the Brother machine can be a good back-up if I need it to be. 😂 Wow - that is a big snake!!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Xx 💞
Honestly Izzy that Brother machine was so good, far better than my Janome at the HollyHome. The only thing I couldn't get my head around was the length of the cut threads, they are almost an inch long!!
I've seen an Adder at last, I have waited for years for that. We used to have grass snakes in our garden when we moved in but they left when we got Mickey! I half expect them to turn up again now. Hope you have a good weekend too with your celebrations xx💗
Lovely vlog as always, thanks to you my favourite pattern to make is the New Look 6217, such an easy make, love the idea of bands on the sleeves. I have make the flip out in a lovely Union Jack fabric (I’m in Australia), I made the large one. Glad you got to see the Adder, not my cup of tea lol. Have a great week.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. 6217 is such a great and easy pattern and can be chopped and changed as much as you want can't it. Well done on making the larger Flippin out pouch, I was too scared to do that! I am still showing pictures of the adder to people, I was so excited to see that. Have a great week 🧵😊
Hi Carole, those shorts, you either love them or hate them, there’s no in between. Just put a yoga waistband on them, that’s what I did. That’s my answer for all waistbands lately. I love that little case, I’ll have to try that pattern, it looks like so much fun. I hope your granddaughter loves the dolly. That adder was huge, i don’t think I’ve ever seen one before. I’ve heard of puff adders, my grandmother told me about finding one in her garden one time. She said she started smelling cucumbers and there was none around. It scared me so bad I didn’t set foot in the garden for a week! I don’t know it was true or not, my family are great story tellers, so she might have embellished it a little. The pictures are beautiful, so peaceful. Take care, enjoy the weekend.😊
Sue!! I have spent the last couple of hours taking those shorts apart and rebuilding them to my normal style and I am now happy! So many people have said about Yoga waistbands and I have never done one.
That little zipper pouch is fun to make but lots of little elements to it. Nothing like the By Annie patterns that Adam does! The Adder was a really big one so for the only one I have ever seen I struck lucky and there was no danger as I saw him before my daughter's dog. The Grandsons loved my photos. How funny about your Puff Adder story, I wonder if it was true?
Hope you have a good weekend too and approve of the shorts next week 🧵😊
wow, so surprised about those shorts, so frustrating for sure. The Annie bag is so fun, thought about making some for gifts. Made her Messenger bag for my son in the University colors at his new position. That was quite the challenge, but it did come out beautifully. Was able to embroider his monogram and the school mascot, such fun. It has rained here every day for the past week and it is hot and humid. Looking forward to fall and cooler weather but it is a way off. Made the same shirt twice, different view and the neckline is so open and low, tried to adjust it on the second one but don’t know what happened, still too big and open. Debating now to forget it or make one more. Some times it is hard to quit. I really like the style. Oh well we will see what the next week brings. Your photos are beautiful, the boys and dog at the water, how fun! Glad you are healing. Till next time, have a good week!`
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Now you really have my respect making the messenger bag from By Annie, the little Flippin out pouch was enough for me! Sounds like you made a great job of it.
You hit the nail on the head about quitting. When I finished the shorts and filmed my FS I thought that's it, I have done all I can to them. Then I started to read my comments and thought....come on Carole... you can do better! I then took them apart and have rebuilt them and they are great now! Sometimes you just need to come away from a project and look with fresh eyes. Hope you can solve your blouse issue.
Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comments as always🧵😊
So sorry your shorts didn't work out. I agree with Jen, a yoga waistband may fix the issue. Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles has an excellent video on how to put on a yoga waistband. I have the pattern and the fabric to make the Flippin Out bag. I need to put that on my August sewing list. The one you just made is adorable. My daughter and two of her friends (they are like my kids since they all live with me) are leaving on Sunday to go to Europe. They are so excited. They all took German in College so they will start in Germany. Then they will have some time in Liverpool (to stay with relatives), then Scotland and Ireland, again staying with relatives. Staying with relatives will help save money and they can take a lot of day trips. I'm looking forward to seeing all their cool pictures. I told them to bring warmer clothes since you all have missed summer this year. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Carol, that Flippin Out pattern is the only one I have ever done from ByAnnie and it was fun to do, just lots of little elements. The shorts have been taken apart tonight and re built and I am much happier!
How exciting for your daughter and friends, what fun and adventures they are going to have. I am currently trying to learn German on Duolingo 🤣. Most years we go to Austria and in the past 15 years I have never understood a word so I have made it my mission to learn.
We have a teeny tiny warm spell coming up so keep your fingers crossed!
Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Did you say nappyesque? Great word!
I did indeed 🤣. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Loving the viscose linen Carole.
What a shame about your Tinley shorts - I had my eye on that pattern after Izzy’s vlog. I need some shorts for my next holiday and I can’t find any I like even RTW so maybe I’ll still try them but I don’t want a nappy back!!
It’s funny I’ve gone full circle on double gauze. I, like you, really didn’t like it - too pyjama like - but I’ve made a top snd a dress this year and I love it now. It’s soft and yet still looks put together. Good luck with your sewing week. Xx ps blooming heck that was a big snake, I’d have legged it if I’d seen that! 😮
Don't worry the Tinley Shorts have been saved! I can't wait to show everyone this Friday, I just couldn't be beaten by them. The original style just wasn't for me I don't think. They looked great on Izzy. I am hoping I will get to love Double Gauze like you as it really is showing up in all the shops at the moment. Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by 🧵😊
Carole, I don't see anything wrong with your shorts. They look fine on you! No issues. I do love your New Look top with the added pocket. Very nice. The Annie's Disney pouch is so unique and cute. Great job on the details. I think that M8218 jumpsuit is going to look FABULOUS with that colorful geometric print fabric. So fun!! Have a great weekend! 💝💝🥰🥰
Grace you are so kind but they really were too big on me. Don't worry, I have spent the evening re building them and now they fit! I am excited to make that jumpsuit pattern again as I remember how much fun it was. Have a good weekend as well and thanks again for being so kind about the baggy shorts😘💗
@@socarole66 ALWAYS Carole! 🥰♥♥
Your grand-daughter is one year old already! Time flies!! It seems like just yesterday you were making that dress for her for the wedding. She's no doubt talking and walking and running all over the place now. The shorts looked good to me but then you're the one who has to wear them. I had a little laugh to myself when you mentioned that you would wear them where people didn't know you. I have done the same thing with some clothing I've made!! LOLOLOL... As for that Adder...YUK!!! Bella would've tried to play with it, I know for sure! She loves to chase all the little lizards around our pool deck!! They're harmless little creatures and I do my best to save them and have her release them from her mouth grip but there have been a few that have lost their tails to her.
I envy you the cooler weather you are(were?) having. It is still miserably hot & humid over here. M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E. The other day I told William that I would love to become a "snowbird" and live in Florida during the Winter months but live up North somewhere (where Summers are not so miserable) during the other months of the year. He doesn't like the hot temps and high humidity either but he loves his Florida home so... It is what it is!
I think your holiday home would be fun to visit. What a lovely area! I would enjoy going any time during the year just to see that beautiful ocean view but your holiday park closes for the winter, doesn't it?
How is your elbow doing?
Hi Deb, Bella is so mean! How can she catch those cute little lizards. Sorry that it is still hot for you and I know the grass is greener and all that but I would love your climate! Being a Snowbird I imagine is the perfect way to live I imagine but don't blame William for not wanting to up root and move.
Sadly we can only stay in our holiday home for 9 months of the year then the power and water is cut off. We can still visit which we did this year but it was fairly chilly! The park is open all year as they have touring caravans on site. I would have loved to stay there for Christmas though.
I have spent the evening altering those shorts and they now look ok so I am happy to wear them where people do know me now 🤣
Hope you have a wonderful weekend xx💗
Hey carole if you take the bobbin case out .....find the hole and use a emery board to file the hole smooth and it will work again
Hi Richard, thanks so much for that piece of advice and funnily enough, when I went to the sewing shop that is exactly what the manager told me people did! I will know next time and it will save me £50 🤣. Thanks again 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I'm glad you're doing better! Sorry about all of the rain that has to be hard on a little one. Especially in school. I'm glad your hubby likes his shirts.❤
Hi Zelda, I have made two more for Chris this evening so that is it, I am done now making those! Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Oh no! So sad when things doesn't work out. Love the rest of your makes
Don't worry Katinka! I have saved them this evening by more or less taking them apart and remaking them in my normal style. I hate to be defeated. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
What a lovely part of the world Carol.....even with snakes. Shame about the shorts... I would have made a waistband and put darts and a zip but like you say, you have had enough of them not to bother. Have a lovely weekend and I hope your granddaughter likes her dolly.
Hi Annette, oh I do hope Chloe or even her parents love the doll. Think of me on Sunday crossing my fingers! The minute I read your comment earlier I thought....darts!! That's it!! So thank you so much. I have deconstructed them, changed them up with darts and new pockets and waistband and we have a winner!! I hate to be defeated.
Have a good weekend too and thanks again 🧵😊
Hey Carole: Uh, yeah. The shorts are too big for your petite body. What a shame. Home now with a germy cold I picked up at Orlando airport coming home. Was so happy that I was healthy and doing well. On my connector flight to San Diego is when I started coughing and feeling a cold coming on. Drag!!! Going to take it easy and do some light packing and chores until I heal. So excited that i found a house and will be moving in 3 weeks. 😁 So sorry your summer was only 2 days long so far this year. Take the grans out to do some stomping in puddles and walking around with umbrellas. That's always fun. Glad you arm is healing. Do be careful with it!!!!! xx 🥰 Dori
Oh no Dori!!! You can't have got sick you were so careful in your planning and wearing a mask etc. I am so sorry and hope it isn't anything too serious. Please take it easy and don't do too much. Florida in 3 weeks, that is amazing 👏🏼.
The shorts....don't worry... I have taken them apart this evening, chopped and put darts in and they are now SO much better. I changed up the waistband as well and made the back pockets smaller. I hope you approve of the changes next Friday!
Keep well and as you say, just some light packing. Big hugs xxx😘
@@socarole66 Doing much better today. Took a covid test after I got home, just to make sure - negative! Slept and rested for 2 days, so I would recoup faster. Need to get a lot done within the next 2 weeks. Wish me luck!
@@SewAndTellwithDori glad to hear that it isn't Covid and you are feeling a little better. You did the right thing by just letting your body fight it. Take it steady as you need to be well to move! Xx
Love Notions shorts - well, you know what I just said. But I would venture a guess that a yoga waistband on the entire thing would fix it. Just an idea. The ByAnnie pattern is so cute, Katie will love it! I saw the video on the crepe blouse but didn't have a chance to tell you how pretty it is! That blue sweatshirt pattern is so you - all that blue, you and I are such lovers of it! I bet Andrea will have something perfect for it. The jumpsuit is going to be really cute and perfect for the trip - and an adder? Are you mad? I'd be running for my life! xoxoxoxox
So many people said about a yoga waistband! It is obviously something I am missing out on in life and need to investigate. You are right about the blue fabric, hopefully Andrea will have more of it when I next go down. The annoying thing she only opens on a Thurs and Fri and we always go on a Saturday to our H Home 🤣
Surely you wouldn't be scared of a silly little English snake?! Now if we saw a snake in your country or anywhere else, no way would I have stood around to take a photo! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a super weekend whatever you are up to, you've been so busy recently! 😘💗😘
Well, the shorts are wearable even if not what you were hoping for! I would have run in the other direction if I had seen that snake/adder! Just not my thing although my neighbor used to sit with one in her lap - I kept my distance 😄. Maybe you will get some summer weather yet - I purchased a bit of a rayon/linen blend to make a sleeveless top and also a piece of beautiful stretch velour in emerald green today to make a hoodie similar to the New Look pattern you showed, so I have a foot in both summer and fall at the moment. We are always looking ahead...
The shorts have been I and I can't wait to show you all next Friday. When I looked back at the photos and footage of the video I thought, no just no Carole 🤣.
There is no way I would ever sit with a snake on my lap, who does that!!! We definitely need to look ahead to the next seasons as I am sure the shops will start to sell Autumnal stuff very shortly. Thanks so much for watching and your comment🧵😊
@@socarole66 My neighbor was "snake-sitting" the classroom snake for her children while they were home for the summer! She's pretty fearless about everything 😄. Looking forward to next Friday - thanks for your reply!
The shorts actually look good on you! But, it is frustrating when things don’t work out! Unfortunately, that happens to me more than I like! I love the striped fabric! I always enjoy seeing the pictures from your holiday home. ( I could have done without seeing the snake! Eek!) Have a good weekend! 🤗❤️
Sorry about the snake! I had to apologise to someone else as well, I should have put up a warning 🤣. I have now changed the shorts and they look more like a pair made for me now. I hate being beaten!
Have a good weekend too Nancy and thanks for watching 🧵😊xx PS I keep forgetting to tell you...I am a huge fan of I Love Lucy!!
In 20 years of living near the New Forest I have only seen one adder! Pretty spectacular though.
Exactly!!! So many people say they see them every year but I never have and this one wasn't far from some houses. I saw a biggie as well so I was so happy! Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
You've still managed to make some great things despite your poorly arm so well done you 👍. I looked at the Tinley shorts myself but something about them made me think they would not look good on me. I've just made the Safiya trousers by Tilly and the Buttons and I'm absolutely thrilled - my first truly successful pair of trousers so I'm planning to make more. Have a great week and thanks for the lovely photos as always.xx
When I saw those shorts on Izzy I thought they looked really good but I did go for a different view. I actually couldn't find a pair on Instagram that I thought came out ok so warning bells should have rung then! Well done on the Safiya trousers, so many people seem to love those, it is a very popular pattern. They are very similar to the New Look 6517s I love.
Have a great weekend too and thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I am not a snake fan. Your shorts still look nice on you. Perfection is over rated as the saying goes. Glad you are able to still do what you love very soon after your surgery and wishing you continued healing with the arm Carole. Happy Sewing!🥰
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my arm. I actually can't believe how well my arm is recovering actually and so glad I have been able to continue my hobby. Sorry about the snake photo, I should have put up a warning! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
@@socarole66 Carole: I should have elaborated about my feeling about snakes: I do think they are fascinating creatures, I just don't want to run into them in real life. I am fascinated about Nature programs on PBS TV , and I do watch shows featuring reptiles. I would have never had the courage to stick around and photograph that snake like you did. Kudos to you.. Happy Weekend!
@@theresawagner2642 we have seen a couple on our trips to the US and Canada and I wouldn't have stuck around then believe me. As this is an English snake I felt safer, plus it was facing away from me 🤣.
Hi Carole! Well, luckily enough, you make excellent shorts from that TNT burda pattern of yours. That being said, the tinley shorts don't look bad at all. That Flippin out is really cool! You find the coolest fabrics! Those pictures are always so pretty at the end..but why weren't you afraid of that enormous snake???EEEK!! Have a great weekend, my friend💕💕♥
Now you are being kind Mary... those shorts looked dreadful 🤣HOWEVER I have spent a couple of hours taking them apart and changing them drastically and now they look great! Happy Every After for the Tinleys.
You can't be afraid of snakes in this country, he wouldn't have bothered me unless I upset him and I desperately wanted to get a photo for my Grandsons. Now.. if you ever see me around a Wasp, that is a different matter altogether 😱🏃🏼♀️ Hope you have a good weekend too my friend and keep cool in your hot lovely Summer! xxx💗
Aww, Carole. You ran into the exact problems I had. I tried to warn you about this pattern. 😑 I was also so disappointed. But well, with each project we learn. They will make great at-home shorts 😆
You did warn me Rita and why didn't I listen 🤣. I do have to report though I have spent the afternoon and evening unpicking them and changing them and now they look ok! It was a major hassle but I am glad I did it. I learnt from this project to really go by other people's results as I couldn't find a good pair on Instagram that had been made so that should have been a clue 🤣Thanks so much and I promise I will listen to you next time 🧵😊
@@socarole66 I know it doesn't help you, Carole, but I'm so happy you shared your Tinley experience. Now I know it wasn't just me and poor sewing on my part. Maybe we both should have made the XS! Have a wonderful weekend! Oh, and haha, if you listen to me next time, that will be 1 person who listens to me!🤣🤣
Cute zipper bag! Sorry about the shorts. Maybe a yoga style waistband would have worked better? Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles seems to like putting those onto her shorts, pants, and skirts. Love your new green print blouse. Looking forward to seeing what you make with the striped linen. We’re suffering from near drought here in Ohio, so a rainy day would be welcome to come here.😊
So many people have said about a yoga waistband! I really need to look that up. I spent a couple of hours remaking them tonight and they now look acceptable!
Sorry to hear about your lack of water in Ohio, I think we have all the rain in Europe right now and quite happy to share 🤣
Have a good weekend and thanks for watching 🧵😊
I, too, made the Tinley but made a skort and it was quite large especially in the waist. I thought perhaps it was because I used a 2” elastic since that is what I had and I didn’t want to make the channels. I have taken the waistband off and now just trying to find time to cut the waistband down. I made it for a special occasion and time is just flying by. I don’t know if I’ll have time to fix it.
Hi Barbara, funny that you say the waist was too big for you as well. I have now rebuilt them and they are much better. I got rid of the whole waistband and put two fat darts in the back to reduce the bulk. I then put a normal waistband on with just one piece of elastic. The back pockets are now smaller and I also took in the legs. They are SO much better now! Hope you manage to fix yours. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
St Patrick is supposed to have banished snakes from Ireland. The only ones I have ever seen have been on holidays in France where they were slithering across the road. Not near enough to photograph.
Oh I had heard that about St Patrick, did they all swim across to England I wonder! I am so happy I finally got to see one and he wasn't bothering me or my daughters dog. He was very photogenic as well!!
Have a good weekend Ann 🧵😊
I think your shorts look great! But we’re always very critical of our makes. Another option is putting a yoga band on?
Wow, you’ve seen an Adder! I’ve never seen one and I would probably had run a mile 😂 X
Another vote for the yoga band! I have never done one so I really need to look that up, Jen also mentioned it.
I was so happy to see that Adder, especially as it was facing away from me! I have waited so long to see one and get a photo for my Grandson, he was thrilled. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Oh Carole I’m so sorry your shorts didn’t come out correctly for you. May I suggest you go over to Lifting Pins and Needles and watch Karina sew these. I just watched her video this week on these shorts and it may help you figure things out. Good luck, don’t give up.
Thanks so much for your comments. Just after I published this video and the comments started coming in I had a long talk with myself and thought....you can do better than that Carole! Take the time to unpick them and rebuild them and I have. They now look SO much better! So many people recommend Katrina and her channel, I really must take a look. The style just wasn't right for me as it was and now it suits me better. Can't wait to show you next Friday. 🧵😊
I've given up on summer sewing too! I was replacing all my old t-shirts, but I managed four and have now decided to think about autumn/winter sewing.
I find those flat front/elastic back trousers unflattering on me. I have one pair by another indie company, and I had to take them in and they are still not quite right. My waist is a size smaller than my hips so I have to allow for that and it just makes them too big round the waist. I never tuck tops in so it's not too visible. I have now bought some trousers with a zip fly so will give them a go sometime.
I'm not keen on sewing double gauze - I've just made a top in it, but I think it was too complicated a design for the fabric to behave. Will do something simpler if I buy any more double gauze.
I've never seen an Adder, but when we lived in Cyprus we saw a few of the most venomous snakes, the blunt-nosed viper, including one in our garden when we were cutting back some shrubs. Gave us the fright of our lives! The one thing I didn't like, though, were the tarantulas!! Hate spiders - even the small ones we get here in the UK!!
Hi there, yep time to get the Autumn sewing started although it is meant to be warm for a few days at least!
I have learned like you now not to go for gathered backs, not with my body shape anyway.
Simple is the way with double gauze, for me I never like the hem as it never looks polished, I did say I would never sew with it again but this fabric was so different.
How wonderful that you spent time in Cyprus, I am guessing it was with the army? I am happy seeing snakes over here but nowhere else 🤣
Thanks so much for your comment and hope you have a good week 🧵😊
@@socarole66 We were not with the army - we retired there. Sometimes wish we'd stayed. Came back for a few reasons, one being health issues. Long story.
Hi Carole. It’s always disappointing when you have an image in your head as to how a garment is going to turn out, and then it doesn’t. It’s just part of sewing life. Love the flipping out pouch and didn’t know you were supposed to do a line of stitching to help it flip out. Like you when I made mine I didn’t bother with the lace in the middle (or the line of stitching either 😂). It still flips out without any problems though. Glad your Juki is mended. I also have a spare machine should my main one (Juki DX7) have a hiccup. Ohh you were brave regarding the adder photo. I’m not a fan of snakes and have only seen one adder. I was heading down to a beach with one of my greyhounds going down steps, fortunately the adder was on one side and my dog on the other or she would probably have tried to catch it 😬🫣. I did squeal out loud though. It just slithered off into the ferns. It’s an area which is notorious for adders living there. As ever thanks for the vlog. Take care.
Hello Ann! Don't worry about the shorts, I have now completely revamped and improved them! They no longer resemble Lofty's shorts in "It Ain't Half hot Mum" if you remember that 🤣. The line of stitching does look a bit odd I will admit but it suits a purpose! The ribbon would look better but I don't have a big selection. People say there are so many adders about in our area but this is the first one I have ever seen. It stayed still though, I like you would have squealed if it slithered away! Hope you have had a good weekend and some nice weather up there xx🧵😊
@@socarole66 well that’s the thing about being able to sew is that we can often sort things out that don’t quite fit right. I am indeed old enough to remember It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” (born in 1968). I have a question for you. Where do your purchase your lace from for making underwear please, as I need to buy some elastic to make myself some ladies lower lingerie 😂😂😂. Thanks in anticipation.
@@annscott4031 hi Ann. I've just sent you a message on Instagram with the link to the lace!
I think a different fabric and size would help you like that pattern. I've seen so many nice ones.
Thanks so much, the choice of fabric just wasn't right was it and nor was the size I chose. I loved Izzy's version of them. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊
Beautiful pictures! I'm sorry to hear of your struggles with Tinley. I have never done pockets before. THat's the first step in Tinley. I was trying to go by instructions on page 10 where it says to cut interfacing the length of the pocket opening. Looking at the picture- this looks like the lining, not the pocket bag. I would really like to get started tonight. do you have any suggestions to help me?
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for watching and after last weeks disaster with the Tinleys I have redesigned them and they now fit brilliantly
Re the interfacing, all I did was put a stripe along the seam line to reinforce it (the angled bit). I have some 1.5 cm ready cut iron on stuff I use for shoulders in jersey tops etc. It's only to strengthen the angled line so don't worry too much. It goes onto the pocket lining, the pocket bag then gets sewn onto the lining later. Just take it steady step by step and you'll be fine don't worry 🧵😊
Wow, huge snake! The snakes i see are usually less than 30 cm. Too bad about the shorts.
I couldn't believe how long that snake was and glad it was facing away from me! Like you say, they are normally much smaller. The shorts have been saved and I can't wait to show people next F Sews. Have a good week and thanks for watching 🧵😊
I love the Tinley Pattern. It is a pattern that is to be worn at the waist. I think you need an Extra Small. There are 2 short patterns, one is straight shorts and the other is full shorts, which did you make????
Hi Diane, I am so sorry I really didn't explain which version I made did I. I made the straight shorts and yes, the XS would have been a better fit but I did go by their measurements. The stiffer fabric didn't help though. Having said all that, I hope you watch next weeks F Sews as I have rebuilt them and they now I am very happy 👏🏼. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
@@socarole66 Always watching. I hope my comments didn't hurt your feelings. Sometimes I say things meaning well, but come out harsh.
Not at all don't worry! They were way too big on me. I love honesty not flattery 🤣. I really appreciate your comment so thank you.
Your shorts are a style for some one more my age than yours! Beautiful job sewing them, but they do look a bit old for you❤
Thank you but I'm not sure as to whether to take that as a compliment or not 🤣. I had to do something with those shorts after last Friday so they have now been revamped and suit me much better. I can't wait to show you all next Friday. Thanks for watching 🧵😊