I love making the no see scarves. We make a large amount of them up each Christmas and take to the local elderly homes, women’s shelter & children’s homes. They are always well received & it’s a inexpensive way to give back each year.
Love your work so clear and enjoyable to watch it gives you confidence to try things you never thought you could possibly do such a feeling of satisfaction when you do something that you never thought you could achieve 😂
I save all my used machine needles, in an old multi needle container. They can be used for sewing on paper to practice machine quilting, or for kids to practice sewing straight lines. I have even used to create perforated tear away pieces for tickets etc. Now you have given me another use, thanks.
Nice simple gift ideas. I sewed a little doodling book for a toddler last Christmas. I literally used card stock and paper to sew the pocket sized doodling book and decorated the cover. Included crayons and voila!
I am so happy that you are doing sponsored videos! It shows how awesome you are! Thank you for the great content and effort that you put into bringing us an easy way to sew!
Silvia, thank YOU so much for your support! I only do sponsorships with companies that I truly value and believe in! I was actually going to reach out to Skillshare on my own, because I was also thinking about making a class to put on there, but they beta me to it. So I am super excited! :) Thank you for watching, makes my heart happy!
Beautiful gift ideas. and the video is nicely done as well. This is my first visit you channel. You're correct Handkerchiefs have become obsolete, but they shouldn't be. I always carry one in my pocket. The only reason I ever purchase tissue is so there will be a box available for guests. Hankies are beautiful, environmentally friendly and soft on your skin. What's not to love?
Linda, hello there! Love your thoughts about hankies, totally agree! I feel/think/observe that the world is slowly turning back to a lot of good, but forgotten stuff, like hankies! Welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoy - a lot of good vids here :)
Good morning beautiful Alisa. I love that you inspired great presentation ideas as well as the gift itself. Your cards are so beautiful. Wow. I’m making a paddington bear blanket for my new grandson and a quilt at the moment. I make a blanket for each grandbaby. This one will be born in 19 weeks. 🥰
Awwww, 19 weeks, so soon :) congrats one more time!!! oooh, a bear? That sounds exiting and such a thoughtful gift for a little one! You will have to share some pictures on IG :)
I thoroughly enjoy watching your UA-cam channel. You are the cutest most adorable gal, and give us so many hints and ideas that is mind-boggling. I've been making pillows and pillowcases for everyone on my list, I'll be making several of your gift ideas as well. Thanks for being such an inspiration🤓
Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. So many wonderful ideas, where do I begin.. I’m gonna make somewhat matching aprons for everyone that’s gonna help me prepare our feast for Christmas dinner.. I think they’ll love it.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Hi Alisa! I love, love your videos! You are so multi talented and so inspiring! I can’t wait to make some of these and some of your drafted patterns. I haven’t sewn clothes for myself in years and now that I’m ready and excited to get back to anything for gifts, fun, or for me, I am inundated with alterations (🤦🏼♀️), and mending for my family, and of course, the never ending masks. I struggle with pain and fatigue so my sewing time in a day is limited, but while I sew I can at least have your videos playing and get inspired. Thank you so much sweet lady. Love and hugs, Lola 🤗🥰🇨🇦
You just gave me a great idea. I've been playing Mah Jongg with the same group of ladies for years. I like to give them a little something for the holidays and the zippered bag is perfect! I even found some fabric with a Mah Jongg theme online! Thank you for sharing you skill with us!
Thanks for a great video chocked full of ideas. I'm making weighted aromatherapy eye masks, drawstring cosmetic bags, and reusable sandwich wraps. All use fabrics and/or upcycled plastic bags.
I just used your skill share link and they are offering your first year for only $69.30 if you pay right then. I totally signed up! Thank you so much for the efforts you put in to your channel. 🤗
I'm sewing up the Summer Romper for Kids by Purl Soho - a gorgeous free pattern that sews up beautifully and can be made really fun with cool fabrics for the lil ones this aussie summer. And I love the sewn card idea, that's fabulous!
Oh, that is a great idea! I completely forgot about Purl Soho, they have some good free patterns, they actually were one of the first sites to offer free patterns back in the day :)
@@tex1622 oh, thanks for reminding fiut knitting - i am currently knitting a blanket, basic stuff, just something easy, but would be fun to dive in a little deeper!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity she actually avoids wearing socks. She loves her slippers though :) and for school she needs to wear uniform socks. I am planning to do socks for hubby
Love the sock pattern and how you present the gifts. I'm doing the zippered pouches right now with your cute fuzzy tassel accent! I know this is question has nothing to do with sewing but I love your shirt in this video. Do you mind sharing what brand it is and where you bought it? Thank you!
Mui, hi! Thank you for sharing what gifts are you sewing and to answer your question - I made that shirt and I have a video on how to do it :) just click on my channel name and then on "video" tab and it will be one of the latest ones called "bishop sleeve too - how I saw and draft my favorite top". :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh my, you are seriously amazing. I'm so impressed. I might have to practice a few times before I get this one right, haha. Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I became a member of your channel about 20 minutes ago. Yay. Just wondering how to access the private videos and templates. Thank you for your help. I look forward to sewing with you.
That's awesome! Thank you! If you go to my channel (just click on my name) and then once you are on my channel page - go to memberships tab. Also, if you click on video tab, you will see all videos, members only as well, click on any members only video and in the infobox will be the link for the downloads. :) Let me know if you found it :)
Sorry, to keep bothering you. When I go to the membership tab and go to the link under free instructions and templates, there is a link to only one pattern. When I tried the videos tab, there are no private videos listed.
@Melissa Steiner no worries, that's what I am here for. Try this link (it will take you to members only vids and the link to the drive with patterns is in the infobox of each one of the vids) let me know if it worked for you, ok? :) - ua-cam.com/play/UUMOAZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA.html
Brilliant video - loved all of the ideas. My daughter has taken up cross-stitch, so I have made her a drawstring project bag, pin cushion and scissor keeper. Do you happen to know if SkillShare is available for UK subscribers, please?
I did make it, thank you! :) The pattern is self drafted and I show how I did it in this video (if you are interested) - ua-cam.com/video/z0fN_aoaqus/v-deo.html
I have 2 apron tutorials, this is the old one and I have a better new one, just go to my channel and in the search bar for my channel type in "apron" - and you will find what you are looking for.
I am glad you're back after holiday. I miss your video Friday. 😉💯 Great ideas as always. I will try a few for sure. 😘👊🏽👏🏽Alisa. Which fine art class did you take.
I took a class by Yasmina Creates, it was a fun one, and so many more, have to look at my watch history. I really love their classes, so when they reached out to work together - I was like, YES please!
New subscriber here!🥳 I really like what you're doing, and I have a sewing machine on the way, I am embarking on a new adventure, and learning how to sew in hopes of starting an online business to make some extra money. Your videos will give me some Wonderful tips on how to get started. P.S. Did you know you look exactly like PEGGY LENNON (a singer from the Lawrence Welk Show, "The Lennon Sisters") She is absolutely gorgeous! You'll have to look her up, so you can see what I'm talking about ☺️❤️ Blessings, Washington State USA 🎄
So happy for you, Heidi and your new hobby! Plenty of opportunities to make some extra money with sewing - and it is an amazing hobby! You will love it! Oh, and these gifts vides - great for ideas for seasonal items to sell :) Peggy Lennon you say? Will have to look up :)
Sandra, hi! I had my cork fabric for a year and it hasn't cracked or showed any signs of cracking - I got it at hobby lobby. I did not interface my mini wallets, but you can if you want to, add a pretty pop of color :)
Great ideas!!! ?? What have you found the least expensive way to mail your gifts. I was so shocked last year when I nailed mine and it was outrageously expensive. To the point of my husband not agreeing to continue it..
Brilliant! I am a fine artist #marenbugart & I do custom gift carts as a part of my commissions. I never thought of sewing them, but now I’m going to! Awesome idea!
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/thoughtfulcreativitycraftsewdiy11201
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Don't like the fact that one has to give your credit card details to access the free month.
I love making the no see scarves. We make a large amount of them up each Christmas and take to the local elderly homes, women’s shelter & children’s homes. They are always well received & it’s a inexpensive way to give back each year.
Of all the "sew/diy" Christmas gifts videos on UA-cam, yours contains the best, most useful and creative ideas, Alicia! Thank you!
Teresa, thank YOU so much for such a kind comment! It cheered up my day :)
Thank you. You are so lovely and caring and generous to share all these beautiful ideas
thank you.
I can't get enough of the sound of your voice. It's so adorable with a mature raspiness... I love it.
Love your work so clear and enjoyable to watch it gives you confidence to try things you never thought you could possibly do such a feeling of satisfaction when you do something that you never thought you could achieve 😂
You are my absolute favourite. You have so many great ideas and demonstrate beautifully and clearly. Sending best wishes from Ireland
I love your videos, I am 61 , never to old to learn, thank you so much ❌
Rose, thank you for such a kind message. You are right - never too old for something fun and interesting!:)
I save all my used machine needles, in an old multi needle container. They can be used for sewing on paper to practice machine quilting, or for kids to practice sewing straight lines. I have even used to create perforated tear away pieces for tickets etc. Now you have given me another use, thanks.
You are just SO creative! Thank you.
Great video. Aprons are my go to gift!
I've done aprons, but that's fabric you used was absolutely gorgeous. Imma need something similar.
Nice simple gift ideas. I sewed a little doodling book for a toddler last Christmas. I literally used card stock and paper to sew the pocket sized doodling book and decorated the cover. Included crayons and voila!
I really enjoyed this video, you are so inspirational, thank you so much for sharing
I am so happy that you are doing sponsored videos! It shows how awesome you are! Thank you for the great content and effort that you put into bringing us an easy way to sew!
Silvia, thank YOU so much for your support! I only do sponsorships with companies that I truly value and believe in! I was actually going to reach out to Skillshare on my own, because I was also thinking about making a class to put on there, but they beta me to it. So I am super excited! :) Thank you for watching, makes my heart happy!
I always enjoy your videos. You are so uplifting and very talented. Thanks for sharing your ideas and sweet, kind personality with us.
Valerie, thank you so much for your kind words! Your comment made me smile :)
Beautiful gift ideas. and the video is nicely done as well. This is my first visit you channel. You're correct Handkerchiefs have become obsolete, but they shouldn't be. I always carry one in my pocket. The only reason I ever purchase tissue is so there will be a box available for guests. Hankies are beautiful, environmentally friendly and soft on your skin. What's not to love?
Linda, hello there! Love your thoughts about hankies, totally agree! I feel/think/observe that the world is slowly turning back to a lot of good, but forgotten stuff, like hankies! Welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoy - a lot of good vids here :)
Good morning beautiful Alisa. I love that you inspired great presentation ideas as well as the gift itself. Your cards are so beautiful. Wow. I’m making a paddington bear blanket for my new grandson and a quilt at the moment. I make a blanket for each grandbaby. This one will be born in 19 weeks. 🥰
Awwww, 19 weeks, so soon :) congrats one more time!!! oooh, a bear? That sounds exiting and such a thoughtful gift for a little one! You will have to share some pictures on IG :)
Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY I will. 😊
I thoroughly enjoy watching your UA-cam channel. You are the cutest most adorable gal, and give us so many hints and ideas that is mind-boggling. I've been making pillows and pillowcases for everyone on my list, I'll be making several of your gift ideas as well. Thanks for being such an inspiration🤓
Wow!!! Fantastic ideas. Love this video....great presentation. Thank you 😊👍💕
This is the best list I've seen yet, thank you!!
Glad you liked it!
Loved all the creative ideas. Especially the watercolor cards.
Omg! I love that zipper pouch and that tassel keychain is soooo cute ☺️ I really hope u show us how to make that tassel key chain in another video🙌🏼
I give hankies as a gift to ladies who are going thru the "change". There's nothing like having a pretty hankie to pat your face when the heat hits.
Good thinking, very sweet of you! :)
I love watching your tutorials. You are so fun to watch and inspiring!
Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. So many wonderful ideas, where do I begin.. I’m gonna make somewhat matching aprons for everyone that’s gonna help me prepare our feast for Christmas dinner.. I think they’ll love it....
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Never been a sewer but you're inspiring me ! Thankyou
I love aprons! What a great idea.
We all need socks. I never thought of sewing them.
love these projects
Amazing work and ideas , very useful, thank you so much.
Very inspiring. Thank you so much. Love your enthusiasm.
Hi Alisa! I love, love your videos! You are so multi talented and so inspiring! I can’t wait to make some of these and some of your drafted patterns. I haven’t sewn clothes for myself in years and now that I’m ready and excited to get back to anything for gifts, fun, or for me, I am inundated with alterations (🤦🏼♀️), and mending for my family, and of course, the never ending masks. I struggle with pain and fatigue so my sewing time in a day is limited, but while I sew I can at least have your videos playing and get inspired. Thank you so much sweet lady. Love and hugs, Lola 🤗🥰🇨🇦
Lola - thank you for such a sweet comment! I hope that you find some time to sew for yourself as well! Keep being inspired and happy gift making!
You just gave me a great idea. I've been playing Mah Jongg with the same group of ladies for years. I like to give them a little something for the holidays and the zippered bag is perfect! I even found some fabric with a Mah Jongg theme online! Thank you for sharing you skill with us!
Thanks for a great video chocked full of ideas. I'm making weighted aromatherapy eye masks, drawstring cosmetic bags, and reusable sandwich wraps. All use fabrics and/or upcycled plastic bags.
You sound like a less whiny "Tommy Pickles" from Rugrats. I love your videos and voice
I just used your skill share link and they are offering your first year for only $69.30 if you pay right then. I totally signed up! Thank you so much for the efforts you put in to your channel. 🤗
Wow, that is even better price!!! Nice!!! Merry Christmas and thank you for being here, watching and making amazing things!
I can't wait to do my apron as am preparing to bake for my family, thanks a lot
Yay! I love aprons, some might think they are outdated, but hey - they work!
"look beyond what you see" -Rafiki
Seriously love this video💟
Awwww, thank you! I was working hard on it :)
Great ideas I will be making some of these.❤️
Yay! :)
Lots of great inspiration ! I really love the cards😀
Great ideas.
Very creative and helpful!
Thank you!
Great ideas! Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂
Glad you like them!
You have great ideas, I will definitely give these a try. Great job. Lots of love from South Africa.
You're so adorable:) Носки, трусы и носовые платки!
Да, да, как бабушка научила :)
I'm sewing up the Summer Romper for Kids by Purl Soho - a gorgeous free pattern that sews up beautifully and can be made really fun with cool fabrics for the lil ones this aussie summer. And I love the sewn card idea, that's fabulous!
Oh, that is a great idea! I completely forgot about Purl Soho, they have some good free patterns, they actually were one of the first sites to offer free patterns back in the day :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity yeah, they're great aren't they - I love them for knitting too! :)
@@tex1622 oh, thanks for reminding fiut knitting - i am currently knitting a blanket, basic stuff, just something easy, but would be fun to dive in a little deeper!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity oh you'll love knitting more complex stuff as an already creative sewist! So meditative too. :)
Great !!! Thanks alot !!!
You have some great ideas here! thanks
Thanks for watching! I hope you make some beautiful gifts for your loved ones!
Great video and great ideas.
Glad you like them!
Love the video! You are so creative.
Thank you its. Very pritty love your channel!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank You!
Love your video. Thanks for idea with socks
It's a good one, isn't it? I think Alice might like personalized socks!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity she actually avoids wearing socks. She loves her slippers though :) and for school she needs to wear uniform socks. I am planning to do socks for hubby
Thanks for sharing. Great ideas. Ann from Va.
Love the video
I could not find the link for the sock pattern. Thanks for your videos. You do a great job.
google "ellie and mack free sock pattern"
Thank you for inspiration
You are so welcome!
Wow, this is a brilliant video. I started making notes of which ones I want to make, and I ended up writing down all of them 😂👌🏻
Glad it was helpful, Cristy-Lyn! These are also great for using larger remnants and what you have on hand :) I hope you make some :)
Fabulous video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the sock pattern and how you present the gifts. I'm doing the zippered pouches right now with your cute fuzzy tassel accent! I know this is question has nothing to do with sewing but I love your shirt in this video. Do you mind sharing what brand it is and where you bought it? Thank you!
Mui, hi! Thank you for sharing what gifts are you sewing and to answer your question - I made that shirt and I have a video on how to do it :) just click on my channel name and then on "video" tab and it will be one of the latest ones called "bishop sleeve too - how I saw and draft my favorite top". :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh my, you are seriously amazing. I'm so impressed. I might have to practice a few times before I get this one right, haha. Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I would love to know where to buy cute knit fabrics for making socks and other items. Will you suggest online shops?
Fine
Great idea yes seriously😊😊😊😊
Thank you! 😊
Love this I keep TRYING
You can do it! Remember, it is just fabric and thread!
I became a member of your channel about 20 minutes ago. Yay. Just wondering how to access the private videos and templates. Thank you for your help. I look forward to sewing with you.
That's awesome! Thank you! If you go to my channel (just click on my name) and then once you are on my channel page - go to memberships tab. Also, if you click on video tab, you will see all videos, members only as well, click on any members only video and in the infobox will be the link for the downloads. :) Let me know if you found it :)
Sorry, to keep bothering you. When I go to the membership tab and go to the link under free instructions and templates, there is a link to only one pattern. When I tried the videos tab, there are no private videos listed.
@Melissa Steiner no worries, that's what I am here for. Try this link (it will take you to members only vids and the link to the drive with patterns is in the infobox of each one of the vids) let me know if it worked for you, ok? :) - ua-cam.com/play/UUMOAZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA.html
Thank you. That worked.
@@melissasteiner9039 yay! This is a new feature for youtube, so I think they are still figuring out the logistics of memberships!
Brilliant video - loved all of the ideas. My daughter has taken up cross-stitch, so I have made her a drawstring project bag, pin cushion and scissor keeper.
Do you happen to know if SkillShare is available for UK subscribers, please?
Absolutely try skillshare if you live in UK, I have a sewing friend Claire, she lives in UK and she uses Skillshare! :)
Cute!
Love from 🇮🇳🥰🥰🥰
Loved all the ideas. But I need to ask, did you sew/have the pattern to the shirt that you're wearing on the video? It's lovely!
I did make it, thank you! :) The pattern is self drafted and I show how I did it in this video (if you are interested) - ua-cam.com/video/z0fN_aoaqus/v-deo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you bunches. I just watched it and drafted the pattern. Will try making it over the weekend. Again thanks 💗
Wonderful ideas! Unfortunately the Apron tutorial is not accessible and marked Private? Help!
I have 2 apron tutorials, this is the old one and I have a better new one, just go to my channel and in the search bar for my channel type in "apron" - and you will find what you are looking for.
So excited about your sponsorship!!! You’re so genuine. I love it!
Thank you Shelby for being so supportive! ❤️
I love the idea of the socks it's brilliant 🧵
Love your voice!
I am glad you're back after holiday. I miss your video Friday. 😉💯 Great ideas as always. I will try a few for sure. 😘👊🏽👏🏽Alisa. Which fine art class did you take.
I took a class by Yasmina Creates, it was a fun one, and so many more, have to look at my watch history. I really love their classes, so when they reached out to work together - I was like, YES please!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks 😊
New subscriber here!🥳 I really like what you're doing, and I have a sewing machine on the way, I am embarking on a new adventure, and learning how to sew in hopes of starting an online business to make some extra money. Your videos will give me some Wonderful tips on how to get started.
P.S. Did you know you look exactly like PEGGY LENNON (a singer from the Lawrence Welk Show, "The Lennon Sisters") She is absolutely gorgeous! You'll have to look her up, so you can see what I'm talking about ☺️❤️
Blessings,
Washington State USA 🎄
So happy for you, Heidi and your new hobby! Plenty of opportunities to make some extra money with sewing - and it is an amazing hobby! You will love it! Oh, and these gifts vides - great for ideas for seasonal items to sell :) Peggy Lennon you say? Will have to look up :)
Did you paint the little pictures on the wall? They are looking so nice and cute
I sure did! Thank you :)
What a voice!💓
Grazie!!
Very welcome!
I know I’m very late commenting, but I love those socks! I’m absolutely going to try that out this coming Christmas :) Thank you for sharing.
You will love sewing them - so easy and quick and makes a great gift!!!
Tried to click on the apron video and said it was private. Any way to get around that or another apron video you could share?
Go to my channel scroll down in the main page - I have an apron tutorial right there
How about keyrings? Do they sell?
How do I make the dang mini wallet lol kinda obsesssed wanna make it for my friends
open the description of the video - the full tutorial is right there
Hi, where can I find the video for the apron? The link below is not working.
Thank you,
Go ahead and click on my channel name, scroll down and in the 30 min project playlist you will see an apron video.
So far, I haven’t made anything from cork, just wondering if the cork needs to be interfaced with a thin material to keep it from cracking?
Sandra, hi! I had my cork fabric for a year and it hasn't cracked or showed any signs of cracking - I got it at hobby lobby. I did not interface my mini wallets, but you can if you want to, add a pretty pop of color :)
How did you make the keychain?
😀
How do I become a member
They are so cute but I wish there were time stamps 😭
Where did you get the fabric for the socks?
Thank you, Harry Potter fabric is from Joann's, I made t shirts from it before and had a bunch of leftovers, so made many pairs!
Thank you.
Where are the patterns available to download them?
Jose, hi! All tutorials/patterns are in the infobox below!
Great ideas!!!
?? What have you found the least expensive way to mail your gifts. I was so shocked last year when I nailed mine and it was outrageously expensive. To the point of my husband not agreeing to continue it..
She reminds me of Rosanna Pansio
👍👍
You sound like Ro!
Brilliant! I am a fine artist #marenbugart & I do custom gift carts as a part of my commissions. I never thought of sewing them, but now I’m going to! Awesome idea!
Especially with a shiny embroidery thread - poeple will be on aww from your work. I will check you out on Instagram!
The video wasn’t coming thru. Only black screen and you voice was coming in. 😕
Hmmm... That's something on your end then, maybe restart your computer or phone?
Followed link to miniwallet pattern. Took me to subscribe page. Really disappointed.
Yes, the pattern is for the paid members of the channel. You can make your own pattern very easily - there is a tutorial link in the infobox.