My 1st job when I left school was at Betty’s in Ilkley 😍 You are so lucky amazing bosses you have! I work for NHS we usually get Christmas sandwich but didn’t get that this year! Hotel looked fab xxxx😍😍
Lovely gifts from your secret Santa and employer. The Disney World holiday sounds wonderful. I live about an hour and 45 minutes north of there. You will love the surprise gift Adam received. Happy days 20 & 21, Ruan.
You are certainly very lucky to work for that business as they really spoilt you. So glad you had such a lovely time. I do exactly what you do with the cutting and folding on the pattern. You are so productive with every minute you have. 😊
Making my last minute shopping list while watching this. 3 days left!!! Aaaahhhhhhhh!!! I was wrapping presents last night and realised I was short a few bits and bobs. Like all the ingredients for Christmas dinner and presents for the cats. Plus wine. I need wine right now! Not stressed at all!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Ruan both those tops look really good with your hair and skin tone. When I worked my 3rd job it was a family owned business and I liked working there. They treated us well. They sold the business and retired I cut my patterns like that too. I am glad to see someone else doing it too.
Looks like you had a blast Ruan, what a very generous company you work for 😊. I work for a well known supermarket we don't even get a block of chuffing coal😢! Enjoy xx
Great vlog as always. Wonderful gifts all around. Serious green eye for Betty’s gifts - always make a bee line for their places when “up North”. As for hotel rooms- I am convinced they are all designed by men 😮. Had to travel a lot with one of my jobs and some of the rooms drove me bonkers. Saving for Disney will be so worth it- such a fabulous experience. I fell in love with Florida and long after Disney days would holiday on the Gulf Coast - such beautiful memories. Enjoy your precious family time. 😊 Lynne
See...look what a difference color makes on you Ruan. That pink and red sweater accentuates your gorgeous self. LOL...I made an Ilford jacket in an orange and brown corduroy just because I didn't want to waste the fabric. Wore it on a very special trip to Italy and Greece with my daughter. She convinced me to just buy the fabric in colors that suit me, special soul that she is, and so that's what I decided to do going forward. Quit the BTPD subscription box FOMO and all. I'm sure I will still try to use up all my fabric though. Complicated ? 🤣. xx Karen
Wow! What a fun packed video! Great party & presents definitely a blessing to have an employer that takes good care of you. Beautiful top you got. Happy savings for the vacation to Disney World here in the states. I went about 40:years ago with my Grandpa, but we never made it there with our kids. Thank you for sharing the tip about the washi tape. I use scotch wall safe tape to initially place them then use the regular to finish up all the edges. Enjoy the family time!
I work for a fabulous family owned company too and they treat us like royalty! Great pay and perks galore!I am soooo blessed by my job just like you! It truly makes a difference when you leave in the morning to head to work huh?
So awesome to be appreciated by your employer....I can work from home here in Canada....lol Awesome secret santa gift too. I was still gaga over your Christmas jumper from Next. Have a great movie night. Yes Jack probably will love the black.
What I do when one pattern piece includes two necklines- I use tracing paper and a rolling wheel to mark the “inner” neckline. Then roll pattern back and cut it out!
I love the background music you've put to your vlogmas videos! I'm airways boogying when you play it. 😂 I'm in the US, and have mostly commercial patterns. I have always done that little cutting trick you showed. I never even thought to trace patterns until discovering the online sewing community and indie pattern companies. I have honestly felt a bit lazy doing the cut and fold thing, but you've just vindicated me! 😅
Regardging that belt buckle, you could make a bag with a thick strip of fabric attacheced over the front sewn into the seams with the buckle slid on and positioned in the middle like a sort of bow if you get me
I cut the curve on those necklines to a point where it straightens out and then fold it back, then you can use a bit of washi to keep it in place for cutting the back out the next time you use it ☺️ it’s a little bit less folding and flipping about 😁
Rocky looks like my kitty's long lost brother! My kitty is white with a black spot on her shoulder, black on top of her head, and a black tail. I love a good kitty snuggle!
Our kids and grands are getting a trip to Disney Orlando for Christmas from us. I know the pain of what you have to save - yikes! Made the Christmas shopping easy tho 😂. Merry Christmas Ruan!
I worked for some general surgeons for 16 years. When I first started working for them they were so generous. They paid us full benefits for working 3 days per week. We had a generous medical plan and vacation benefits. Every Christmas they would give us 2 weeks pay as a bonus. Then they were bought out by the local hospital and everything changed. All of those benefits went away. Even our Christmas party was taken away. Sad because they could have continued on with some of them on their own. I enjoyed my job but we all were doing the work of at least 2 people each. The straw that broke the camels back is when they gave the office managers job to one of our co-workers. She had always said that she’d never do that but she did. And then they never announced her new job to us. We found out by accident when one of the doctors introduced her to a patient as the new office manager. Her power went to her head! She got away with a lot of things that she shouldn’t have. We went to the doctors and complained but it did no good. I finally quit when we were told we’d need to start wearing certain colors -black and royal blue. How depressing! I’m so happy now. I was even asked by one of the surgeons if I was quitting because of this girl and I said yes!
Heya. My dad has a couple of rental properties near Disney World so feel free to hit me up on Orlando tips as I go most years!! Xx Ps obviously know where Joanns is😂
What I do when one pattern piece includes two necklines- I use tracing paper and a rolling wheel to mark the “inner” neckline. Then roll pattern back and cut it out!
My 1st job when I left school was at Betty’s in Ilkley 😍
You are so lucky amazing bosses you have!
I work for NHS we usually get Christmas sandwich but didn’t get that this year!
Hotel looked fab xxxx😍😍
Haha! This made me laugh. I worked for the NHS for 25 years and my gift last year was a pin 😂
Great gifts from your Secret Santa and your bosses! Glad you had a great time. ❤❤❤
Thank you 🤗
Thanks Ruan. Hope you had a great evening. You can’t open day 25 early! We can always find out later. 😊 x
Lovely gifts from your secret Santa and employer. The Disney World holiday sounds wonderful. I live about an hour and 45 minutes north of there. You will love the surprise gift Adam received. Happy days 20 & 21, Ruan.
You are certainly very lucky to work for that business as they really spoilt you. So glad you had such a lovely time. I do exactly what you do with the cutting and folding on the pattern. You are so productive with every minute you have. 😊
Making my last minute shopping list while watching this. 3 days left!!! Aaaahhhhhhhh!!! I was wrapping presents last night and realised I was short a few bits and bobs. Like all the ingredients for Christmas dinner and presents for the cats. Plus wine. I need wine right now! Not stressed at all!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Ruan both those tops look really good with your hair and skin tone. When I worked my 3rd job it was a family owned business and I liked working there. They treated us well. They sold the business and retired
I cut my patterns like that too. I am glad to see someone else doing it too.
Looks like you had a blast Ruan, what a very generous company you work for 😊. I work for a well known supermarket we don't even get a block of chuffing coal😢! Enjoy xx
Thank you Ruan❣️ Great video! Love your tip about the neckline cutting. ❤
You're so welcome!
Brilliant idea for cutting the pattern, idea stolen and saved in memory bank! Thanks Ruan 🐾🐾
Great vlog as always. Wonderful gifts all around. Serious green eye for Betty’s gifts - always make a bee line for their places when “up North”. As for hotel rooms- I am convinced they are all designed by men 😮. Had to travel a lot with one of my jobs and some of the rooms drove me bonkers. Saving for Disney will be so worth it- such a fabulous experience. I fell in love with Florida and long after Disney days would holiday on the Gulf Coast - such beautiful memories. Enjoy your precious family time. 😊 Lynne
What beautiful gifts from your employer, nice to be appreciated ❤❤
Love the Secret Santa sweater!
Isn’t it lovely!
See...look what a difference color makes on you Ruan. That pink and red sweater accentuates your gorgeous self. LOL...I made an Ilford jacket in an orange and brown corduroy just because I didn't want to waste the fabric. Wore it on a very special trip to Italy and Greece with my daughter. She convinced me to just buy the fabric in colors that suit me, special soul that she is, and so that's what I decided to do going forward. Quit the BTPD subscription box FOMO and all. I'm sure I will still try to use up all my fabric though. Complicated ? 🤣. xx Karen
Wow! What a fun packed video! Great party & presents definitely a blessing to have an employer that takes good care of you. Beautiful top you got. Happy savings for the vacation to Disney World here in the states. I went about 40:years ago with my Grandpa, but we never made it there with our kids. Thank you for sharing the tip about the washi tape. I use scotch wall safe tape to initially place them then use the regular to finish up all the edges. Enjoy the family time!
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I work for a fabulous family owned company too and they treat us like royalty! Great pay and perks galore!I am soooo blessed by my job just like you! It truly makes a difference when you leave in the morning to head to work huh?
So awesome to be appreciated by your employer....I can work from home here in Canada....lol Awesome secret santa gift too. I was still gaga over your Christmas jumper from Next. Have a great movie night. Yes Jack probably will love the black.
You look so lovely in pink!
What I do when one pattern piece includes two necklines- I use tracing paper and a rolling wheel to mark the “inner” neckline. Then roll pattern back and cut it out!
Lots of lovely goodies Ruan, thanks for sharing. 💙🌈🧶🍓
You’re welcome 😊
I love the background music you've put to your vlogmas videos! I'm airways boogying when you play it. 😂
I'm in the US, and have mostly commercial patterns. I have always done that little cutting trick you showed. I never even thought to trace patterns until discovering the online sewing community and indie pattern companies. I have honestly felt a bit lazy doing the cut and fold thing, but you've just vindicated me! 😅
Regardging that belt buckle, you could make a bag with a thick strip of fabric attacheced over the front sewn into the seams with the buckle slid on and positioned in the middle like a sort of bow if you get me
You could also use the buckle to knot up a big shirt! Lovely gifts!
in the 80's we used buckles like that on t shirts by taking the hem and making a tail to slip it through to cinch it in.
I cut the curve on those necklines to a point where it straightens out and then fold it back, then you can use a bit of washi to keep it in place for cutting the back out the next time you use it ☺️ it’s a little bit less folding and flipping about 😁
What a fab secret Santa gift - I need that in my life x
Rocky looks like my kitty's long lost brother! My kitty is white with a black spot on her shoulder, black on top of her head, and a black tail. I love a good kitty snuggle!
Our kids and grands are getting a trip to Disney Orlando for Christmas from us. I know the pain of what you have to save - yikes! Made the Christmas shopping easy tho 😂. Merry Christmas Ruan!
Green grass! No snow!
I cut my patterns exactly the same way as you. Always cut out biggest size and fold back 😊 Lisa 🇦🇺
I worked for some general surgeons for 16 years. When I first started working for them they were so generous. They paid us full benefits for working 3 days per week. We had a generous medical plan and vacation benefits. Every Christmas they would give us 2 weeks pay as a bonus. Then they were bought out by the local hospital and everything changed. All of those benefits went away. Even our Christmas party was taken away. Sad because they could have continued on with some of them on their own. I enjoyed my job but we all were doing the work of at least 2 people each. The straw that broke the camels back is when they gave the office managers job to one of our co-workers. She had always said that she’d never do that but she did. And then they never announced her new job to us. We found out by accident when one of the doctors introduced her to a patient as the new office manager. Her power went to her head! She got away with a lot of things that she shouldn’t have. We went to the doctors and complained but it did no good. I finally quit when we were told we’d need to start wearing certain colors -black and royal blue. How depressing! I’m so happy now. I was even asked by one of the surgeons if I was quitting because of this girl and I said yes!
Gorgeous secret Santa gift honey!
Yes, we will need to see the day 25th secret Santa gift, please 😃
I’m new to subscription boxes. Will we get one in December from beyond the pink door ? Merry Christmas
Heya. My dad has a couple of rental properties near Disney World so feel free to hit me up on Orlando tips as I go most years!! Xx Ps obviously know where Joanns is😂
Kisses to Rocky! MEOW MEOW MEOW
Maybe use it on a scarf.
Is that Nidd Hall? Great jumper
It was Oulton Hall 😊
What I do when one pattern piece includes two necklines- I use tracing paper and a rolling wheel to mark the “inner” neckline. Then roll pattern back and cut it out!