New (old) Patterns ~ New (new) Fabrics
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- PATTERNS FEATURED:
New Look 6948 (off the shoulder knit tops/skirts)
Simplicity 2190 (sportswear/pants with yoke)
Simplicity 5558 (pullover dresses w/ ruffles, bag)
Simplicity 5588 (peasant style tops, dresses/skirt)
Simplicity 3569 (pajama options incl. robe) - Розваги
When I was young my mother told me, keep something long enough, it will come back in style! There you go.
First of all, I watch your channel for you and your fun personality. I don’t care if you are upstairs, in the rec room or anywhere else. Your enthusiasm for sewing is contagious. Love all your new fabrics and can’t wait to see your makes with them. Can’t wait for construction videos. Love them. I agree with you about Simpllicity patterns, they are always my first choice
Since I started sewing again I’m obsessed with patterns and fabric. Just looking at them gives me a lot of pleasure. I love your videos and your natural, down to earth attitude. I don’t care if you wear a prison dress or your jammies, it’s you that is important. I like New Look and Simplicity patterns. Haven’t tried Vogue yet. I recently made a top by Butterick, I didn’t enjoy sewing it, I won’t use the pattern again. It fitted but i donated it to a charity shop. It’s all good fun though isn’t it?
WOW!!! Construction videos again. Three cheers 🎉🎉🎉
Buy fabric. It doesn't spoil as quickly as food and sewing efforts last longer than a meal.
Simplicity is my favourite...I do love McCall's styles but there finished prodicts never fit right for me...Fabric purchasing is in our creative blood so we must continue the process for having on hand when we find that awesome pattern....lol
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I feel like we are just a couple of friends enjoying an afternoon conversation about patterns and fabric in just such a soothing laid-back atmosphere. You relate awesomely with your viewers in such a non-scripted, relaxed way. So real, so enjoyable.
I totally agree, Viv is a delight 😊
“I immediately ignored myself” oh my you make me laugh so much
Hi there mom, great to see you in this new year. Looking forward to watching what you have in store for the coming months.
That new look shirt would be so cute with a pair of your cropped pants and a jacket
Love the fabrics, we call those bed shrugs bed jackets in UK. Often useful if your sat up in bed to keep your shoulders warm. I am pleased I am not the only one that has house dresses.
When I see you buying so much fabric and so many patterns - it causes me to think that you have an expectation that life will go on, and that you have plans for the future, that you have things yet to do and you are not at all done with this life! I see it as optimism!
Too! Right!! And to look nice for your handsome hubby !
Don't you know that we're planning to take our fabrics with us to heaven?
@@lindabrown7374 Amen!
Yes, please! More construction videos! I’m coming back to garment sewing after many years away, and boy, have things changed! I’m newly semi-retired, using a Vintage Bernina 932 Record. I have SO benefited from your videos and your wealth of knowledge. I want to add a heavier-duty machine for sewing canvas and vinyl, so I would LOVE to see your Vintage Kenmore(s) since they are such good machines. Thanks again for helping me get back to where I want to be!!
@11:38, so pretty. I'm a sucker for florals. @12:33, another beauty. In fact, your entire fabric haul is lush.
I love love love those fabrics!!! Can’t wait to see what u make. First we called our room a Rec room or family room. Yes fabric is very addictive. I love feeling it in my fingers and dreaming what it will become. Just gets those creative juices flowing. Patterns do the same thing. I’ve been sewing for 50 years. It’s just plain FUN
Enjoyed your fabric. The more you show us, the less we have to buy ourselves!!!
WAIT?! You mean I don't have to buy every gorgeous fabric she shows us? 🤨 what a novel idea. 😁😁😁😁
Never thought much about it before. I have about 80% more SIMPLICITY patterns. Their directions are so easy to follow and the most reliable. I don't want to play the guessing game with a pattern. I want to enjoy the whole process and have a garment I will love and wear.
Definitely Simplicity. I find them so straight forward.
Hi from an equally grey UK. Sunshine tends to spark my sewing creativity so I’m missing my mojo at the moment. The fabrics are lovely and they bring the sunshine back with all those fun florals. We don’t have rec rooms here, unless you’re rich. Houses tend to be much smaller and new builds are getting smaller still. It’s quite depressing. They do feel very squashed. Our 1970s houses had the most room and big windows for lots of lovely light for sewing. Now it’s all small rooms and windows to prevent heat loss etc. Sorry that was a bit of a diversion. Re the patterns, I have most simplicity and New Look but I also like Butterick. I think New Look used to be our cheapest patterns, but I always found them a bit large….especially the knit ones, which seemed to have been designed for wovens then unsuccessfully converted 😁. I do use Burda occasionally and the odd Burda magazine which we can get here from newsagents. I too love the older patterns, and often they fit me better (after adjusting for sizing which was different then). The illustrations always inspire me more, particularly compared to the new pattern photos on the Big 4 which I think are dire, and only give one view, often badly. Sorry for the rambling. I love your videos. They’re brightening up a gloomy autumn.
Oh Viv, you crack me up! 😄😄 I also tell myself not to buy that fabric, or look at that sale, then I disobey myself as well! I also think buying fabric is sometimes exploring a different side of yourself - that a fabric may become a garment that is more elegant or more adventurous than you have worn before and that is a tantalising prospect. Re fave pattern companies - Very Easy Vogue gets my vote as I find the fit is good on my frame and the instructions are always clear and easy to follow. Thanks for a fun video. Keep on sewing!
I, like you, buy Simplicity more than any other brand.
I love the floral fabric with the dots. I do mixed media art and took screen shot of this fabric to make a background similar to it.
I'm partial to simplicity grew up on them. Fabric haul fabrics very lovely.
Wow! I haven’t heard Rec Room in years! Growing up we had a Rec Room too, with a big Sears record player, 8 track system etc… listening to the BeeGees and my Mom loved Neil Diamond. Those were the good ole days - No phones or WiFi !!LOL Loved all your fabric. I have always had lots of fabric, like you said “It makes us Happy!!” Looking forward to your next video!
Yep Rec Room! Love the rayon challis with the pink flowers! (my mother always said shall-lee). You are so entertaining! You brighten this gloomy day😎☀️
Loved all the fabric. I grew up in Michigan and we called it a "Rec Room" too. I have yet to discover my favorite brand of patterns. Some day I'll find the needed time, but in the meantime, I have all the equipment, lots of patterns (thanks to your suggestions), and lots of fabric. I look forward to your sewing tutorials. I hope you remember, I'm a fan of VivMom Sews. Thank you for keeping your sense of humor and sharing it with your viewers.
Love floral fabric! Im a fabric junkie, fanic gives us so many options to create! I'm an old school pattern collector also, think old butterick followed by mccalls then vogue. Not a new pattern fan, I feel most of what comes out now has been done in some fashion before so customizing is queen! Love you channel! Glad your kitty is doing better!
I love buying fabric. I am always talking myself out of purchasing so much
Yes...we called it the rec room. You've been up close to the red sofa for years...so you know what's wrong with it. From my perspective it looks lovely!
I don't have a favorite brand of patterns.
When I saw the last fabric you pulled out, I nearly salivated....it's GORGEOUS! But that's your style! Love you, Vivmom! ❤
My favorite patterns are Simplicity. Luv your fabric choices. As for your dress that you are wearing as long as you are comfortable it should not matter.
I used to deliver Mail and this wonderful family on my route would often leave me treats-like leftover candies from Easter or Trick-or-Treat. And I could never understand how anyone could have leftover candy! Total anathema to me! LOL!
KwikSew are my favorite patterns. Basic, never.out of style, great instructions (sometimes cutting edge instructions!)
I so love it when you go shopping! Some beautiful fabrics in there! ❤
“I can’t have nice things.” I laughed out loud, you are a breath of fresh air this morning. Thank you for the posts.
Love the floral with dots fabric. I’d seize the rec’ room and turn it into my sewing room.
you look so great!!!, that first fabric is so perfect for a sleeveless dress and I think you would wear it so much. I sewed a cowl neck and a dress without a pattern.
Love your beautiful fabrics!
I've been away from sewing for many years, though I sewed a large part of my wardrobe from age twelve through my teens!
Getting ready to jump in for myself and things for our grands.
Simplicity has been my fave followed by Buttermilk.
And yes, we had a rec room our kids loved when they were quite young!💖
Thank you what I like about the big four is you get more than one pattern in the pattern keep on vlogging I so appreciate you
I love your choices in fabrics , my favorite patterns are simplicity , Vogue ,
My favorite brands are the ones I buy and store!
Gorgeous, gorgeous challis all around - rayon is my favorite and I love me a ditzy print!
My favorite pattern brands are Simplicity and McCall's.
Simplicity and then New Look patterns are my favorites.
I love flowers myself so all the fabrics you brought were a hit. I believe all the patterns were a hit as well.
Dear Vivmom . I remember growing up and the ladies just loved having what was call a bed jacket for those times that you lounged in bed and it was chilly in the morning or you didn’t want to wear a full robe in warmer times. I enjoy watching you so much and the vintage patterns so fun. Keep on keeping on my friend .
Wow, I love that off the shoulder top! And that pj pattern. I could use that for round the house wear!!
Viv, I totally agree with you about your favorite sewing pattern brands. I loved watching you video, so good to see you again!!! Judy
Beautiful fabrics, my dopamine is up just watching 😂 Oh, and yes - everyone had a rec room in the suburbs I grew up in, usually referred to as a family room now.
Love floral especially the large ones. Love your patterns. Looks like lots of fun. ❤🤗
Beautiful fabrics, looking forward to seeing all of it made! Simplicity pattern, I do enjoy sewing on knits!
First of all love smarties. Use to be my favorite candy, but i think i burnt out on them. I too love simplicity the best. I think they are the best fitting and the most current looks.
I'm like you Viv I love the old patterns too. Great video and I like your reck room. The place where memories are made.
I LOVE your videos. You have inspired me to start sewing again!
Oh that’s so nice to hear, Margaret! Thanks so much for writing.😃
Fabric brings out my creativity and it makes me happy.
Don't worry your room looks lovely and colourful and well loved I'm sure.
Love love love VOGUE #1, Butterick #2.
Can’t wait for Burda story! I love your-stories! Love the florals.
Live all the fabrics. My fav pattern company is.. well a toss between Simplicity & Butterick.
I am brand new to sewing and I made a McCalls shirt and it was waayy too short so I added a 4 inch band around the bottom and made a tie and it is still barely long enough… then I made a love notions blouse and it fit perfectly… so for now my vote is with love notions… I am currently working on a sweater vest from simplicity… so far so good…. Ok I’m not totally new to sewing I’ve made a couple quilts but I’m new to garments sewing.. I really enjoy your videos thank you!!
I like your gray dress, which looks comfortable.
Your new fabrics will make nice looking clothing.
I like older sewing patterns versus the newer variety. Mine usually center around 1980-2000. My newest pattern was recently purchased at Joanne and it is a jumpsuit that will have the legs modified to a comfort leg width instead of slender. I wore a red jumpsuit in the 80's that had the comfort leg width and it was so comfortable. Red is my favorite color so I have some material to make a jumpsuit later.
My favorite sewing pattern is Vogue. I like McCalls and Butterick patterns too since they have the styles I adore and they fit my body without too many alterations to the pattern.
Thank you for sharing and happy sewing!
Your background looks lovely. Always enjoy your videos, thank for taking the time to involve your subscribers in your sewing ventures
Viv, you are a breath of fresh air! I love old patterns too! They just resonate. That first pattern is so adorable.
I agree about Etsy too, crazy. I won’t even look at fabric on Etsy, not because of the price but the listing things at half a yard is just too much trouble.
Yes fabric is addictive! When I go to a quilting store my head spins and I feel giddy with the colors, patters, and ideas that swarm my brain!
I dig the Rec-room shot (yes, that's what we Boomers called it....it's a thing.)
Thanks for the fun video! I love The Sewing Workshop Patterns, followed by Simplicity. Happy sewing 🧵🪡!
Rec Room, yes , I heard that all the time.! Love the fabric!. Those bright colors are delightful. I've been drawn to those warm shades lately too! Reminds me of McCartney's Coming up like a flower. Those yoke pants..you could make the yoke out of a stretchy fabric like spandex or a wide elastic type fabric and it would lay flatter. Patterns look comfy and when they have full wardrobe nice extra. My fav. Was the dress with or without ruffle though. Less ruffles use less fabric though 😄.
I have decided buying fabric is my hobby. If I buy any more, I am going to have to store it on my roof!!!! I think Vogue is my most favorite brand, but I have several of every brand!
I spotted those smarties right off, I love them
Can’t wait to see what you make!! I don’t know how to sew, yet. But, I am preparing to. I would love to have an iced tea with you😘
I love your pattern and fabric hauls. Thank you!
Viv, I don't really understand buying older patterns that have come back around when you can buy a similar pattern that is new for .99 cents simplicity 3 weeks ago at JoAnn. I love your fabric haul. Viv thank you for asking us about our likes I think that helps bring the sewing community together I love your channel.
Sooo good to see you! Glad your holiday was great and family are doing well. Love your counter book! Cant wait to see your makes❤
Favourite patterns are Simplicity, then Vogue (Very Easy ones), then Butterick. Currently working on V1634 (wish me luck 🤞) I agree with you about Etsy being horrendous for pattern purchases. Not sure who's in the market to pay those inflated prices. I grew up calling the basement space the Rumpus room. That's vintage for you!
Love those patterns & fabrics. I’ve been inside with this gloomy rainy weather down here S.E. Part of Virginia getting the house dusted and packing for 46 days to Florida. I haven’t really did much sewing this week because of the dusting & packing. I am making a pouch for my tablet & cords because the other pouch is now for my sewing supplies . I have 2 tops cut out to sew , pair of pants to repair a baggy tush , and some bias tape to make while I’m down there. I can’t sew too much as most of the time will be with grandchildren. I can’t wait to see see your makes and I especially can’t wait for your sewing tutorials. The few that you have done have been so easy to understand & just follow along.
Hi Viv, I just watched your video, so I looked in my pattern boxes and found that I have quite a variety of patterns. I probably have the most Simplicity, Butterick and New Look. I'm always so inspired to sew when I watch your videos and I to am a fabric collector. Lately, I've been collecting fabric from Fabric Mart. Regarding patterns - I have owned a Lutterloh Pattern system for many years, so I'm into making my own patterns from it as I have such a hard time fitting myself with the Big 4. The Lutterloh books have been sitting on my shelf for years. This is the first time I have really used them. So far so good. I am inspired again to sew for myself. I have finally had some fitting success. Makes me HAPPY! Vicki
Love your videos. You inspire me to consider fabrics I never even thought about before. I have watched a few old fabric videos and enjoyed seeing that fabric in one of your monthly makes. 😀 so fun.
Very much looking forward to your construction videos!! 😊
I love the patterns and fabric makes me happy that's why I buy it. I have fabric from the 80s and I love it all.
After 30 years of sewing big loose kaftans, I believe soft flowy fabrics like medium-weight challis or something like their texture are the best. Also, I see a lot of simplicity patterns like the ones you like at my local salvation army, 3 for 99 cents and one for 50 cents at another charity store. My local charity stores are old and new pattern treasure troves.
Hi Viv
My favorite is Simplicity. The directions are easy to follow.
Hi. Hello. Howdy. Thank you for sharing. Great patterns and fabric.
Beautiful material!!!! Can’t wait to see what you make.🤗
3569 pj patterns -- love the shrug. It's the Summer version of the robe ("housecoat") so the shorts/cropped pj bottoms with the sleeveless top would go with the Shrug. Very cute. Great for warm-weather lounge-wear. Can make out of a soft cotton or a cotton/Linen blend? Sipping a Mamosa.....
Oh yay , construction videos! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I love your Couch 🛋
I am a knitter and sewist. I have an entire bedroom full of my stash. I love to collect supplies, but I also love to use them. We are not alone. Most of my friends collect as well. I love seeing your hauls and your instagram. We are like minded.
You are simply wonderful!
Butterick, Simplicity, Vogue, Malls and Love Notions
Mine is also Simplicity, New Look.
Gosh I made a McCalls pattern recently and I couldn’t understand the collar instructions, so I followed your example and called the help line, yeah “No Help” lol.
You are so inspiring,
Thank you Viv!!
Cathy
Great fabric! Buying fabric and sewing are two separate hobbies 😂! It will be fun to see what you make. I don’t have a favorite pattern company yet. 🤔 Have a lovely day!
I love buying fabric… I need NO fabric… I’m waiting for a box from Olga’s closet! I seem to really like Sinclair Patterns and Love Notions Patterns, but hate printing and assembling them. Sinclair has height files, which I love as I am tall. New Look is my next favorite 🤩
My favourite pattern brand seems to be Kwik sew. In my younger days I liked McCalls or any of the big 4 . Vogue was a treat as it was so pricey.
Another lovely video! I love your fabric choices, as always.
Hi Viv! Love your videos. As far as the big 4, Simplicity is my favorite. At this time, I'm sewing with a few Cashmerette patterns because the fit, for me, is fantastic! 😊❤👍
Vivian, I LOVED your Rec Room Video. I remember rec rooms. . . The lighting looked fine to me. And you should be able to wear whatever you want around the house!! Be comfortable. I have recently organized my patterns into drawers like they do at the fabric stores. I noted that I have loads more Simplicity than anything else. Next is Butterick, then McCalls and things like Vogue and Burda. A regular (letter sized) file cabinet holds two rows perfectly of all but the McCalls. They are just a bit too wide, but I made some drawers for them in one of my cupboards. I think the shrug on 3569 Simpliity is to wear over the little tank top to keep your arms warm until you go to bed. It is kind of unusual. Maye it came out when shrugs were getting popular a few years back. I just love your videos. . . . I think that you have a great shape! Long legs, great arms and shoulders, pretty smile, sparkling eyes and lovely hair. No, I am not gay!! I've been married for 41 years to the love of my live. I just think that you look great and shouldn't apologize for anything. I'm kind of glad you don't have a tiny waist, because it makes you a real person. You pronounced :"challis" correctly. (shallee).
Some day I am going to get over to Pennsylvania and visit Fabric Mart. It is on my bucket list. Now that hubby is retired, we can start planning! Thanks for all the great videos. They are just right for me! Kathy B. P.S.. I really like cutting out now, although I didn't used to when I started sewing. Now, I will cut out five or six outfits and then sew. I put them in an individual plastic "shoe-box" after cutting, along with the pattern and then go on to the next. when I have five or so shoe-boxes, I start sewing.
I really like the 5588 pattern. And those fabrics are beautiful!
Hello I love your channel I’m a beginner so I love tilly and the buttons patterns and simplicity is a close second I live in New Jersey so I have to pay for shipping but Tillys patterns come with a book of instructions with pictures lol this week hubby and I are on vacation in Vermont the foilage is beautiful last night I spotted a fabric store .😝😍🥰 they were closed but I will try again today ..happy sewing
My most frequently purchased pattern company seems to be McCalls but the pattern company I like sewing with the most is (surprisingly) Burda.
I love a Burda also. The instructions make sense if you read them and then just visualize how you think it should go together. Somehow, it works out. I love the fit of Burda
I haven't sewn enough to have a favorite, but I think I like Simplicity the best. For now.
Would love to see a construction video on sewing knits. Love the red sofa!
vogue vogue vogue..love it! oh ya 1990"s Butterick classic patterns
Your fabric choices are exceptional. I have been on a fabric diet for a while now. Stating to myself I need to use up what I have before purchasing new. I have done pretty well on restricted my purchases. I gave myself one caveat...I could purchase new fabric for gifts. Strangely, I seem to be finding "gifts" that need making....
Favorite patterns Butterick for the big four. Itch to Stitch for independents.
I tend to like simplicity and butterick. New Look is my third choice.
i think if your dress is comfy and you like to wear it around the house that’s great! Have been sewing about a year after being away from it for 25 years(Lol, I’m aging myself) and need to sew more to find my favorite patterns brand 😊