You’re so adorable. I love watching you. You lift my spirits and make me laugh. You two look so happy together. Keep the videos coming because I love watching you sew.
What a sweet little video and I must say I have to chuckle at some peoples comments about store bought binding vs homemade amongst other things you should or should not do. Who are these people? The sewing cave police? It's a creative outlet and like any other creative outlet once you've got the basics you're free to do as you please. Go Team!
Delightful, sunshine, trees, blue sky and sewing tips. Heaven. Sending love and a great big hug to you both. Oh and by the way, I love that you bounce about so enthusiastically when modelling. You are a little ray of sunshine, no matter what the weather is doing. ♡♡♡
Someone once told me that "people would complain if their cereal was wet". This is your channel so you sew and/or model how you want, or however you are comfortable. I also spent all day with my husband. We both love to go thrifting, so spent several hours together doing that, mostly in pouring rain! Now, he is cooking me a nice supper! It is so nice to have wonderful, supportive husbands. Come back soon!
What a wonderful video. You know I love you, but getting to know your guy, with you, is great! Fun to see you outdoors, in the woods. Good sport, Brad!
I always enjoy your videos. I read all the positive comments and agree wholeheartedly that you are a delight. I got misty-eyed when Brad said "you always look nice". It's nice to see a husband compliment his wife. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Always love question & answer videos, this one was excellent. The minute you said your IDENTITY would change to sewing, it hit me. I've been trying to adjust to retirement for the past 9 months and loosing my identity from the job was the problem. Now I, too, can say my identity is sewing. I've always done it, love it and want to use up a whole bedroom full of fabric in my lifetime. Thanks for turning on my lightbulb ! Next...if we want you to stand still and pose, we can just hit PAUSE. Don't change anything. Love the McCall's vintage journal...may even make some from my old patterns. Thanks for a great video; enjoyed seeing you and Brad.
You are the best. I agree with Ms. LaPlante's comment below, you model your clothes perfectly, just like a runway model. We should see how they move and fit. You also have a great eye for fabric and color. You pick what you like and what you like coordinates with everything else you have in your closet or your fabric stash. That's the fun of sewing. Everything we make for ourselves is Haute Couture. How wonderful is that? Wonderful video in the woods. Looking forward to seeing what you make next. Happy sewing to you and to everyone watching your great videos.
This is the BEST video EVER!!! Brad, you are a total sweetheart to do this with Viv. If I was to take Jerry out into our yard (also woods), he would be blowing off the patio or moving dirt around with his tractor. I don't think he could ever sit still that long. We may have to try it sometime though. I may have to wait until he retires in November. Such fun! Jerry watched this one with me.
You are such a treasure! I love listening to you and no, you do not talk too much. There are a LOT of wisdom you pass on to people like me who need it. I'm inspired to sew more and am looking forward to opening up my closet and finding just the right fashionable thing to put on for whatever i need to go do. Right now i can't imagine...but i can dream that days' coming. I love you and your videos!
What a wonderful way to shoot your vlog. Brad did an excellent job of question master. lol Viv you have the ability to brighten the day just by smiling and giggling. Keep making us feel good about sewing our own garments. Please don't change the way you model your fabulous makes, you look just fine. Slow posing did make me laugh out loud. x
I have to give it to your husband Viv, his a sports for doing this video with you and reading all the questions, we all know not every husband Wil do this. Your my queen when it comes to sewing your own garments. Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep safe🥰
This was great! Brad was so cute “toilet”! I laughed so hard because I knew what he was talking about! I did use your tip of binding the neckline of my knit top with packaged bias binding. Worked great. I had never tried it before but I will definitely use it again! Thank you!
Enjoyed this scenic video… What a blessing to have been able to home school your children…And as the last one sets his sights on the future, it’s a mega blessing to have a supportive hubby to help anchor you as you guys prepare for the next chapter. Thankfully, you’ve set the stage as a vlogger. Hopefully, if you have peace about it, in time, you will open a closet store on Etsy to sell select pieces that viewers have ‘raved’ about…;+)…i.e. the Easter dress…the floral maxi…a little bit of Neiman Marcus by a personal designer… Best regards to you and the fam… Praises to God for His many Blessings… Peace.
Thanks to you & Brad for taking us along to the woods. It was a nice unexpected treat. Viv, it is a balancing act for you when you are modeling your makes for us. You want to show us the movement of the fabric, the pattern on the fabric & the design of the garment. This is all while you are trying to model your makes in a timed manner. Standing still would eat up your time. I choose to think you are enthusiastic rather than hyper.
Great video Viv! You two are too stinkin' cute together! I jumped right out and found that vintage notebook and bought it. I just love stuff like that. My DIL home schools too for ages 5 & 8 with a 2 year old pulling up the rear. That is something, in a million years, I could never do so kudos to you. Thanks for sharing!
Great Q&A!!! I live in the woods! Love seeing y’all out in the woods. Such a fun video. Hate that you were not recording the first time. Please don’t change how you model your makes. Be you! You always show us what you made and if somebody wants it slower they can change their settings on the video or rewind and watch that part again as well as “pause” the video. Y’all are so much fun to watch together. So happy to see that Brad loves what you do and make & gives you compliments. That’s just so wonderful to see. Keep up the great videos! Hugs 💕👗😻🤗🌷🦋👚🧵
Vivmom …. You are the best (Happy Birthday!). You sewing blog suits me perfect. You don't yak it to death and show the patterns and their results. As well, you are soooooooo friendly and nice, I appreciate knowing you online … you add sweetness to my day! And just love how your husband supports you all the way! Adorable in this difficult world and it is nice to know there are lovely people here!
Do not stand still. My daughter and I love how you BOTH model the makes. We also love your beautiful shoes. Keep up the great, inspiring, creative sewing!
Cute video out in the woods today🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶hope you had your “TEDDYBEARS PICNIC” Too!! Looks like better weather than I can see out my window! Its trying to rain and snow here today... ugh eh? Nice to have hubby with us, he's a sweetheart to help you like he does.. cute too! santa claus brought me my first Singer hand crank sewing machine when I was about 8 yrs old! sewed doll clothes until high school where I really then was allowed to use my mothers treadle Singer to make the wool lined three piece suit for home ec class. Sewd on hand me down machines for years.. got too busy raising kids work, etc stopped sewing..until I got my Janome memory Craft in 1999. Sewed for the little ones..boys.. a bit and some things for myself but had a stroke in 2007 and sewing with only one hand just seemed like it would be impossible, but I missed it so much, began to try again since there was a great grandchild on the way! Lo and behold,,.. I was able to make several cute things for that baby.!!! Then decided I MUST LEARN TO QUILT... THANKS TO UA-cam..I did just thatJenny at missouri star helped a lot too! Now with inspiration from Vivmom and others here on youtube Im learning all over again ..trying to get organized first then lookout! ill be off and sewing everthing I can get my hands on! Thanks again Viv for sharing and helping to get me inspired you are justso sweet and fun to be together with each day! Love ya! BEST..CHERYL🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Cheryl Idler Cheryl I enjoyed reading your comment. I'm happy to hear that quilting is helping you to get your sewing itch scratched. Best wishes and happy sewing dear one.😍🤗
You are so awesome! Don't change a thing! Your videos are refreshing and honest! Love watching them. You have given me motivation to start making clothes again. That is something I've loved since high school. Thank you.
What a lovely backdrop.🍁 You bring us so much joy, so thank you again. I love how gracious you are with those slightly abrasive or blunt comments🙊. They always make me wince a little. 🙈 I agree with another viewer: this was such a treat this morning. Enjoy your weekend. Gabrielle xx
Hey Viv (and Brad) I loved watching this, you two are adorable! I think my husband would get bored reading out sewing questions so good on Brad. I rolled my eyes when he laughed when you talked about your bust, and when you told him off LOL because that is the exact conversation I would have with mine! I'm not having a real easy time at the moment and your videos ALWAYS brighten my day, thank you xxx
Sell your clothes at a consignment shop. People will pay a lot of money for handmade clothes. Many years ago, I sold blouses and skirts for $15 each at craft shows. That was $5 for materials and $10 an hour for labor. I had streamlined my patterns to make every garment within an hour. Over time, I had quite a fan club that purchased from me on a regular basis. You have a timeless style that would do very well.
You are wonderful in your videos just the way you do them, you are so engaging and warm. Your husband is such a great sport to model, and co host this video. Happy wife, happy life...and it shows. Thanks for inspiring me!
I had to stop and tell you - my 30 year old Pfaff 7570 is having some feed dog problems and is headed to the shop. My in-laws got me a Featherweight that I've really never used - but you inspired me! I got it out tonight and put in a zipper and it sewed BEAUTIFULLY! I couldn't believe what a nice stitch it gave me. I'm going to finish up 2 projects with it until my other machine comes back, hopefully fixed. And I think you shouldn't stand still! I love the way you model what you've made. You have to show how it moves. Can't wait to see what you do for Easter. I made one dress and am going to finish another (on the Featherweight, woo-hoo!) and then decide. Oh, the wonderfulness of options when you sew . . .
Yay Jen!! You’re going to love that little Featherweight, I predict. It’s just simple and solid. The buttonhole attachment is a bit of a harangue, but heck, it sews beautiful buttonholes. It’ll get you through until your Pfaff comes home all shipshape. Have fun!!😄
Also - with regard to identity - it's just hard. No way around it, it seems like just about the time your kids are really fun to be around, they leave! I hope yours are close by and visit often. Mine are all over the place, save one who lives with us now. I love having her here - it's going to be hard when she buys her own house soon. I'm hoping I can get them all eventually to live within a couple of hours of us rather than on opposite ends of the continent (literally!). When being a stay-home mom has been your career for 20+ years, it's a huge adjustment to be a stay-home wife. I don't think we all need jobs, but we do need something to do. You've been smart to start your channel and keep sewing. It benefits you but really benefits us even more. I'm so glad you share your life and your makes with us.
Aww thanks Jen. I’ve been wanting to throw in the towel with the channel after some stinging comments. It’s risky to put oneself out there, when I’m already hard on myself and my accomplishments. We shall see...
You two are so great together, out in the woods and answering questions!! 🌞 Keep doing things the Vivmom way! Proof is in the pudding and your channel is doing well ! It's so enjoyable to see what y'all are up to! Keep smiling, keep shining, and keep sewing!
Hi Brad and Vivmom! You two lovebirds are meant for the outdoors! Lol! My question, where do you get your cute shoes? They seem to go so well with your outfits! Lol! Enjoy the game! Xx oo! You are my ray of sunshine...always!
"Stitching in in in invisibly" re: the Vogue pattern: I have a stitch on my machine used to make invisible hems that I just love, and once you get the hang of it, is quick and easy to do. It looks like 4 straight stitches and a zig-zag repeat. When sewing your hem, only the tip of the zig-zag catches your fabric. So that when you turn the garment right side out and press, all you see is tiny vertical evenly spaced stitches for a hem. Practically "invisible".
Thank you and Brad for the answers. So wonderful of him to support you in this sewing adventure. Look at all the people you have reached and inspired! Can't wait to see what is next!
Don’t slow down and don’t stand still please. Keep up what you are doing. I can’t believe someone suggested that. I love to see how the clothes fit even while you are moving. It gives me a sense of how they will move with me. That is an important part of the garment probably the most important part in my opinion. You are an inspiration to me!!!!
Okay, you two are adorable together. It's nice to see both of you having fun with each other, so sweet. I don't think to ask you questions, but it's good that others ask. It was interesting to hear how you choose fabrics, both from online retailers and when you decide what you are going to sew. You give people confidence, and you inspire me to sew. (By the way, I bought some of the bee fabric you made a tunic for your sister with -- I'll be making something for myself as well. I collect bees and bee motifs.) Peace and joy to you as the weather turns warmer.
I also learned to sew from my mom on her feather weight singer. I purchased a vintage 50’s singer feather weight a few years ago and love it. My every day machine is a computerized Brother.
I enjoyed your video, I am a big fan of bias tape binding for the ease of use and garment construction. Love it. I think how you model your fashions is fine, I have not once wished you would stand still. I have gotten so many pattern ideas from your makes videos so here is a big BRAVO to you!!! And Brad and Colin. :-)))
We all love you so much! Please don’t change a thing! Glad to see Brad along side of you (I am as fortunate to have the same loving and supportive husband). Keep sewing sweetie! ❤️
U model your clothing how ever you please .. you do it beautifully and help us who love to sew out a lot in choosing patterns and fabric , thank you .. xx 😘 💚 from 🇮🇪 X
What a treat to see Brad with you. He's such a great guy to join in your sewing video. Cute personality! As my Son would say "You do you." If you don't enjoy making your videos then you will want to stop. We don't want you to stop.
Oh my goodness, this was so enjoyable! You two are certainly connected. : ) Vivmom, I think your modeling is perfect!! Please, please, please, do not give even a passing thought to changing anything about youself or your mannerisms. (Besides, everyone has a "pause" button which makes iy simple to take a longer look.) Who you are is what makes your channel so sdelightful!
You and Brad are so great together and I"m happy that you have such a supportive husband. You don't need to change anything, you're perfect the way you are. By the way, it's time for you to monetize your channel. With the deals you are able to find on fabric, monetizing might cover it! Happy stitching.
I have a Montgomery Ward Signature Zig-Zag sewing machine 266A. I don't know what year that is. Somewhere in the 1960's? I own a lot of machines, including two that sew leather and it's still my favorite machine. I bought it at a Thrift Store in 1995/96 for $15 and all it needed was a belt.
I agree. Keep doing what you've been doing. If people are critical, they don't have to watch. You have a light and you make us smile when you let your personality shine through! Your Brad reminds me of my hubby. He's so kind and helpful. God bless and please keep them coming. ❤
Thanks Melissa, how sweet! I’m learning more and more to let the critical (or downright awful) comments roll off. I try to find the humor in them. Mostly everyone is kind, encouraging and very dear, and I find myself thinking I’m not worthy! Thanks again for writing.🌺
"Stand Still " !Really¡ , I guess runway models should stand still too !! I love your work and how you do your videos. Specially because you always go straight to the point. Thank you for that.
I like the way you do the necklines of your clothing. Many of the inter-facing I've ever done usually requires a top-stitch to keep them from popping out while wearing the garment. Too much work for me! Kudos on your Homeschooling!! I have been helping a friend (whom I met at my church) with her girls when she decided to start homeschooling. It can be tougher than people think to start. They are in their second year and it's getting easier, but definitely a blessing.
You’re absolutely adorable! I had such trouble when my youngest (also named Colin) graduated high school- he’s 23 now. I had been homeschooling since my oldest was 5 years old! It was difficult for a while. As a homeschool mom, it had become a large part of my identity. I have to say that I adore how you dance around in your monthly makes! 😊 your joy is just contagious! It would be so sad to try and blanket that enthusiasm. Another wonderful video. Thank you, for sharing your joy with us. God bless you and your family.
Your such a cute couple. My husband was a gem but I doubt if he would have been sweet enough to model the things I made for him or taken me on a special trip to my favorite fabric store. God bless.
Great to see you with Big Handsome aka Brad, again! I enjoyed listening to all of the questions and answers. However, I must add that your animations during all types of filming...modeling included, are what make you...YOU! You have your viewers’ attention and keep it from, Hello. Don’t change a thing. Also....what a game the final was....my bff’s daughter works for UVA and we just visited her during the past month. How exciting for the university and the team! In fact, I enjoyed watching the final four teams immensely! Congrats to your state!
We were over the moon for UVA. It was a wild ride, though! Thanks for the positive feedback about my filming. I’ve been getting some ...um... “constructive criticism” lately. One woman wrote about how off-putting I am to watch, that I ramble and don’t stay on topic. I went back to answer her and she’d removed her comment so not sure what that means. I do want to improve so I don’t mind being given suggestions! Then again, I pretty much default to the way I like doing things.😄
Hi viv,, love your vlogs! You are so entertaining and very funny! It’s obvious that you and hubby are very happy together and are a very attractive couple! You look so much like Angie Dickenson, the actress when she was younger xxx
Viv, you are my heart friend. I started sewing when I was eleven. My sweet mother never discouraged me from trying on my own, beside the fact I had four younger siblings, the youngest of which was two years. I started making puppets and dolls from pictures in a library craft book. I made some terry cloth pajama bags for my sisters for Christmas. The end product was very amaturish, but I was learning with each attempt. Junior high, home ec sewing and high school, a wools class and high fashion. I have sewn for friends and family, children and grand children. I LOVE your channel and enjoy your energy. You inspire and encourage me. I feel as though we would enjoy "coffee" together and a nice chat. I live in rural Alaska, so will be checking out the online fabric links you have recommended. Your husband is so sweet to support you in your videos also your delightful son and daughter. Keeping on moving Viv. Keeping it real. 😍🤗Thank you Viv from a new viewer. Hugs.
Boy I'm so glad I found you! We've just "launched" the last two of the three out of our homeschool and I've been kind of listlessly wondering through my next phase. I've been taking piano lessons for 3 years now, and it's fun - mostly because our oldest daughter is my instructor. BUT I've picked up my sewing last year, which I did when the kids were little, and have been muddling through. YOU my dear, have been such a blessing to my sanity! I've been binge watching your station for about 3 days now … and you know what? You're very encouraging … and I think I just might be able to get some spring back in my creative legs!
Oh Robyn, this just made my day/night. Thank you so much!! That disequilibrium when the household gets shaken up can do a number on us. It gives me great comfort to know I’m not alone. Sewing has swooped in like a little lifesaver for me. It’s got it all: dreaming, scheming, creating, and then that sense of accomplishment. Plus you improve every time you try it. What’s not to love? (ok, not counting when EVERYTHING goes wrong.) Piano lessons sound fabulous! Wishing you much success - also with your sewing, too, if course!😄💕
Well if bias binding makes your clothes look handmade then I want the handmade look, because I love the clothes you make...keep up the good work, always look forward to your videos.
CONGRATULATIONS, UVA!🏀🎉 We were at a birthday party when Hub watched the end of the Auburn- UVA game. I told the family “I know a gal who’s screaming and celebrating right now, in Virginia!” And BTW my daughter-in-law’s mother brought a box of patterns to give me and THEY WERE ALL IN MY SIZE! 👍🏼😂😂😂 So I’m excited to get back home and SEW! I love so many of the comments below! “It’s your video”, you do what you want and however you want to do it! LOL😂 Yes! And I too enjoyed you and your hubby together in the woods, it’s beautiful! And about the answering the comments- because I knew you’d just GAIN viewers I’ve ALWAYS thought the day would come.😉 We write a few words or lines, and you have to multiply yours by 300 already?! Noooooo Waaaaaay!!😂 Keep smilin’! Happy Spring!🌷
So sweet! You two are such a great couple. I can attest to the fact that sewing is way more gratifying when you have a supportive (and appreciative apparently!) partner.
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Viv, it's nice to see a husband so appreciative of your time, and skills. Thank you for allowing the world to see that!
Pls do not change anything, keep moving, keep going, we love your videos
I think the way you model the clothes is perfect! No need to stand still:)
You’re so adorable. I love watching you. You lift my spirits and make me laugh. You two look so happy together. Keep the videos coming because I love watching you sew.
Me too. Love the videos
What a sweet little video and I must say I have to chuckle at some peoples comments about store bought binding vs homemade amongst other things you should or should not do. Who are these people? The sewing cave police? It's a creative outlet and like any other creative outlet once you've got the basics you're free to do as you please. Go Team!
Delightful, sunshine, trees, blue sky and sewing tips. Heaven. Sending love and a great big hug to you both. Oh and by the way, I love that you bounce about so enthusiastically when modelling. You are a little ray of sunshine, no matter what the weather is doing. ♡♡♡
Someone once told me that "people would complain if their cereal was wet". This is your channel so you sew and/or model how you want, or however you are comfortable. I also spent all day with my husband. We both love to go thrifting, so spent several hours together doing that, mostly in pouring rain! Now, he is cooking me a nice supper! It is so nice to have wonderful, supportive husbands. Come back soon!
OMG- love that saying, never heard that one
My husband always says "you'd complain if your head was in a vise." I swear the man has his own language.
What a wonderful video. You know I love you, but getting to know your guy, with you, is great! Fun to see you outdoors, in the woods. Good sport, Brad!
You & Brad are so stinking cute together!! He is a good sport! Sweet video!
I agree.
I love the way you are together, such a lucky couple. Your sewing honesty is like a breath of fresh air, who cares what others say, we listen to you!
I always enjoy your videos. I read all the positive comments and agree wholeheartedly that you are a delight.
I got misty-eyed when Brad said "you always look nice". It's nice to see a husband compliment his wife. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Always love question & answer videos, this one was excellent. The minute you said your IDENTITY would change to sewing, it hit me. I've been trying to adjust to retirement for the past 9 months and loosing my identity from the job was the problem. Now I, too, can say my identity is sewing. I've always done it, love it and want to use up a whole bedroom full of fabric in my lifetime. Thanks for turning on my lightbulb ! Next...if we want you to stand still and pose, we can just hit PAUSE. Don't change anything. Love the McCall's vintage journal...may even make some from my old patterns. Thanks for a great video; enjoyed seeing you and Brad.
I sew anything that's not nailed down and now, being retired, I'm in between gardening and quilting/fashion sewing and having a blast! Sew Go Girl!
You and your hubby make me smile, I always look for you tutorials especially when I need a pick me up . You are better than medicine.
You are the best. I agree with Ms. LaPlante's comment below, you model your clothes perfectly, just like a runway model. We should see how they move and fit. You also have a great eye for fabric and color. You pick what you like and what you like coordinates with everything else you have in your closet or your fabric stash. That's the fun of sewing. Everything we make for ourselves is Haute Couture. How wonderful is that? Wonderful video in the woods. Looking forward to seeing what you make next. Happy sewing to you and to everyone watching your great videos.
This is the BEST video EVER!!! Brad, you are a total sweetheart to do this with Viv. If I was to take Jerry out into our yard (also woods), he would be blowing off the patio or moving dirt around with his tractor. I don't think he could ever sit still that long. We may have to try it sometime though. I may have to wait until he retires in November. Such fun! Jerry watched this one with me.
You are such a treasure! I love listening to you and no, you do not talk too much. There are a LOT of wisdom you pass on to people like me who need it. I'm inspired to sew more and am looking forward to opening up my closet and finding just the right fashionable thing to put on for whatever i need to go do. Right now i can't imagine...but i can dream that days' coming. I love you and your videos!
Thank you, D. Lee! This was such a nice note to find! I really appreciate it and I’m glad you’re here.😃
What a wonderful way to shoot your vlog. Brad did an excellent job of question master. lol Viv you have the ability to brighten the day just by smiling and giggling. Keep making us feel good about sewing our own garments. Please don't change the way you model your fabulous makes, you look just fine. Slow posing did make me laugh out loud. x
I have to give it to your husband Viv, his a sports for doing this video with you and reading all the questions, we all know not every husband Wil do this. Your my queen when it comes to sewing your own garments. Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep safe🥰
This was great! Brad was so cute “toilet”! I laughed so hard because I knew what he was talking about! I did use your tip of binding the neckline of my knit top with packaged bias binding. Worked great. I had never tried it before but I will definitely use it again! Thank you!
You two are a great fit. I enjoy every video.
Enjoyed this scenic video…
What a blessing to have been able to home school your children…And as the last one sets his sights on the future, it’s a mega blessing to have a supportive hubby to help anchor you as you guys prepare for the next chapter.
Thankfully, you’ve set the stage as a vlogger. Hopefully, if you have peace about it, in time, you will open a closet store on Etsy to sell select pieces that viewers have ‘raved’ about…;+)…i.e. the Easter dress…the floral maxi…a little bit of Neiman Marcus by a personal designer…
Best regards to you and the fam…
Praises to God for His many Blessings…
Peace.
Thanks to you & Brad for taking us along to the woods. It was a nice unexpected treat. Viv, it is a balancing act for you when you are modeling your makes for us. You want to show us the movement of the fabric, the pattern on the fabric & the design of the garment. This is all while you are trying to model your makes in a timed manner. Standing still would eat up your time. I choose to think you are enthusiastic rather than hyper.
I really enjoy watching you.it great to share in your enthusiasm . Thanks for bring Brad along once in a while.
Please don’t change a thing on your videos. I live watching how you pick what you pick, why, & the finished product. It gives me such encouragement.
You are fun and in my opinion you model and explain your makes very nicely. Keep it up.
Great video Viv! You two are too stinkin' cute together! I jumped right out and found that vintage notebook and bought it. I just love stuff like that. My DIL home schools too for ages 5 & 8 with a 2 year old pulling up the rear. That is something, in a million years, I could never do so kudos to you. Thanks for sharing!
Power Tools with Thread I love your name!🤗🤗🤗
Great Q&A!!! I live in the woods! Love seeing y’all out in the woods. Such a fun video. Hate that you were not recording the first time.
Please don’t change how you model your makes. Be you! You always show us what you made and if somebody wants it slower they can change their settings on the video or rewind and watch that part again as well as “pause” the video.
Y’all are so much fun to watch together. So happy to see that Brad loves what you do and make & gives you compliments. That’s just so wonderful to see. Keep up the great videos!
Hugs 💕👗😻🤗🌷🦋👚🧵
Bias binding rocks. It's one of the best things ever.
Vivmom …. You are the best (Happy Birthday!). You sewing blog suits me perfect. You don't yak it to death and show the patterns and their results. As well, you are soooooooo friendly and nice, I appreciate knowing you online … you add sweetness to my day! And just love how your husband supports you all the way! Adorable in this difficult world and it is nice to know there are lovely people here!
Wonderful!You both are great!In my opinion you should not change the way of the fashion show.
Do not stand still. My daughter and I love how you BOTH model the makes. We also love your beautiful shoes. Keep up the great, inspiring, creative sewing!
Cute video out in the woods today🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶hope you had your “TEDDYBEARS PICNIC” Too!! Looks like better weather than I can see out my window! Its trying to rain and snow here today... ugh eh? Nice to have hubby with us, he's a sweetheart to help you like he does.. cute too! santa claus brought me my first Singer hand crank sewing machine when I was about 8 yrs old! sewed doll clothes until high school where I really then was allowed to use my mothers treadle Singer to make the wool lined three piece suit for home ec class. Sewd on hand me down machines for years.. got too busy raising kids work, etc stopped sewing..until I got my Janome memory Craft in 1999. Sewed for the little ones..boys.. a bit and some things for myself but had a stroke in 2007 and sewing with only one hand just seemed like it would be impossible, but I missed it so much, began to try again since there was a great grandchild on the way! Lo and behold,,.. I was able to make several cute things for that baby.!!! Then decided I MUST LEARN TO QUILT... THANKS TO UA-cam..I did just thatJenny at missouri star helped a lot too! Now with inspiration from Vivmom and others here on youtube Im learning all over again ..trying to get organized first then lookout! ill be off and sewing everthing I can get my hands on! Thanks again Viv for sharing and helping to get me inspired you are justso sweet and fun to be together with each day! Love ya! BEST..CHERYL🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Cheryl Idler Cheryl I enjoyed reading your comment. I'm happy to hear that quilting is helping you to get your sewing itch scratched. Best wishes and happy sewing dear one.😍🤗
You two are so adorable! Thanks for doing this Q & A video.
You are so awesome! Don't change a thing! Your videos are refreshing and honest! Love watching them. You have given me motivation to start making clothes again. That is something I've loved since high school. Thank you.
I can remember watching your first /intro video. And now you are answering questions for your fans. The power of sewing community! Great video.
What a lovely backdrop.🍁 You bring us so much joy, so thank you again. I love how gracious you are with those slightly abrasive or blunt comments🙊. They always make me wince a little. 🙈 I agree with another viewer: this was such a treat this morning. Enjoy your weekend. Gabrielle xx
Hey Viv (and Brad) I loved watching this, you two are adorable! I think my husband would get bored reading out sewing questions so good on Brad. I rolled my eyes when he laughed when you talked about your bust, and when you told him off LOL because that is the exact conversation I would have with mine! I'm not having a real easy time at the moment and your videos ALWAYS brighten my day, thank you xxx
Sell your clothes at a consignment shop. People will pay a lot of money for handmade clothes. Many years ago, I sold blouses and skirts for $15 each at craft shows. That was $5 for materials and $10 an hour for labor. I had streamlined my patterns to make every garment within an hour. Over time, I had quite a fan club that purchased from me on a regular basis. You have a timeless style that would do very well.
Such a cute couple! I love your generosity of spirit. Good luck tonight.
You are wonderful in your videos just the way you do them, you are so engaging and warm. Your husband is such a great sport to model, and co host this video. Happy wife, happy life...and it shows. Thanks for inspiring me!
Don't change a thing, you are perfect!
I had to stop and tell you - my 30 year old Pfaff 7570 is having some feed dog problems and is headed to the shop. My in-laws got me a Featherweight that I've really never used - but you inspired me! I got it out tonight and put in a zipper and it sewed BEAUTIFULLY! I couldn't believe what a nice stitch it gave me. I'm going to finish up 2 projects with it until my other machine comes back, hopefully fixed.
And I think you shouldn't stand still! I love the way you model what you've made. You have to show how it moves.
Can't wait to see what you do for Easter. I made one dress and am going to finish another (on the Featherweight, woo-hoo!) and then decide. Oh, the wonderfulness of options when you sew . . .
Yay Jen!! You’re going to love that little Featherweight, I predict. It’s just simple and solid. The buttonhole attachment is a bit of a harangue, but heck, it sews beautiful buttonholes. It’ll get you through until your Pfaff comes home all shipshape. Have fun!!😄
Also - with regard to identity - it's just hard. No way around it, it seems like just about the time your kids are really fun to be around, they leave! I hope yours are close by and visit often. Mine are all over the place, save one who lives with us now. I love having her here - it's going to be hard when she buys her own house soon. I'm hoping I can get them all eventually to live within a couple of hours of us rather than on opposite ends of the continent (literally!). When being a stay-home mom has been your career for 20+ years, it's a huge adjustment to be a stay-home wife. I don't think we all need jobs, but we do need something to do. You've been smart to start your channel and keep sewing. It benefits you but really benefits us even more. I'm so glad you share your life and your makes with us.
Aww thanks Jen. I’ve been wanting to throw in the towel with the channel after some stinging comments. It’s risky to put oneself out there, when I’m already hard on myself and my accomplishments. We shall see...
You be you!! We love you for it.
Haya you two. You both look like you are having a great time. Lovely video. Thanku for sharing. X
I love that your husband doesn’t give you a hard time about buying fabric! Good guy! Also, bias binding necklines are my thing too. So easy.
You two are so great together, out in the woods and answering questions!! 🌞 Keep doing things the Vivmom way! Proof is in the pudding and your channel is doing well ! It's so enjoyable to see what y'all are up to! Keep smiling, keep shining, and keep sewing!
Hi Brad and Vivmom! You two lovebirds are meant for the outdoors! Lol! My question, where do you get your cute shoes? They seem to go so well with your outfits! Lol! Enjoy the game! Xx oo! You are my ray of sunshine...always!
Oh my gosh, love, love that vintage JOURNAL COVER, !
"Stitching in in in invisibly" re: the Vogue pattern: I have a stitch on my machine used to make invisible hems that I just love, and once you get the hang of it, is quick and easy to do. It looks like 4 straight stitches and a zig-zag repeat. When sewing your hem, only the tip of the zig-zag catches your fabric. So that when you turn the garment right side out and press, all you see is tiny vertical evenly spaced stitches for a hem. Practically "invisible".
cathie finch Great explanation of "blind hem" stitch!
Thank you and Brad for the answers. So wonderful of him to support you in this sewing adventure. Look at all the people you have reached and inspired! Can't wait to see what is next!
You guys are such a cool couple!
By all means move when you model! I move when I wear clothes, and I want to see how the pattern/fabric moves! Thanks for the lovely interview!
Lovely video and thanks for sharing part of your life with us.
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing you and Brad ! Great way to answer viewer questions. Happy sewing!😊
Don’t slow down and don’t stand still please. Keep up what you are doing. I can’t believe someone suggested that. I love to see how the clothes fit even while you are moving. It gives me a sense of how they will move with me. That is an important part of the garment probably the most important part in my opinion. You are an inspiration to me!!!!
Okay, you two are adorable together. It's nice to see both of you having fun with each other, so sweet. I don't think to ask you questions, but it's good that others ask. It was interesting to hear how you choose fabrics, both from online retailers and when you decide what you are going to sew. You give people confidence, and you inspire me to sew. (By the way, I bought some of the bee fabric you made a tunic for your sister with -- I'll be making something for myself as well. I collect bees and bee motifs.) Peace and joy to you as the weather turns warmer.
I also learned to sew from my mom on her feather weight singer. I purchased a vintage 50’s singer feather weight a few years ago and love it. My every day machine is a computerized Brother.
OMGosh, You Two are Adorable 💞
Great video! You both look so happy and relaxed. A beautiful setting, did I hear a woodpecker in the background? Maybe the illusive ivory-billed? ❤❤❤
You two are so funny and adorable!❤
What a great video! I love to see you two together, and outside is fun and different 🤗
I enjoyed your video, I am a big fan of bias tape binding for the ease of use and garment construction. Love it. I think how you model your fashions is fine, I have not once wished you would stand still. I have gotten so many pattern ideas from your makes videos so here is a big BRAVO to you!!! And Brad and Colin. :-)))
Your video was so refreshing. Hope you do more Q&A in the future. Be Blessed.
Great vid! You two are great together! Thank you. Keep sewing, Viv!
I agree with some of the others, I like the way you model clothes and no need to change!
We all love you so much! Please don’t change a thing! Glad to see Brad along side of you (I am as fortunate to have the same loving and supportive husband). Keep sewing sweetie! ❤️
U model your clothing how ever you please .. you do it beautifully and help us who love to sew out a lot in choosing patterns and fabric , thank you .. xx 😘 💚 from 🇮🇪 X
What a treat to see Brad with you. He's such a great guy to join in your sewing video. Cute personality! As my Son would say "You do you." If you don't enjoy making your videos then you will want to stop. We don't want you to stop.
Aww thanks Kristi! The snide comments can bother me. Of course, they are outweighed by so many wonderful, warm and friendly comments.😄
Love your channel! IM BINGE WATCHING!
Hi Margaret, welcome! Happy to hear you’re enjoying things around here.😄👍
your modeling is just fine and I love your makes in minutes. Don't change a thing! Thanks, hubby for being supportive!
What an awesome guy, I just started watching you dear and you are awesome, I love Vintage and you just show me i can do it all. Love it.
Oh my goodness, this was so enjoyable! You two are certainly connected. : ) Vivmom, I think your modeling is perfect!! Please, please, please, do not give even a passing thought to changing anything about youself or your mannerisms. (Besides, everyone has a "pause" button which makes iy simple to take a longer look.) Who you are is what makes your channel so sdelightful!
You and Brad are so great together and I"m happy that you have such a supportive husband. You don't need to change anything, you're perfect the way you are. By the way, it's time for you to monetize your channel. With the deals you are able to find on fabric, monetizing might cover it! Happy stitching.
Love your Q &A video. I really enjoyed your concept, you must do again. Fun way to learn. Love your modeling! Keep doing as you do!
I have a Montgomery Ward Signature Zig-Zag sewing machine 266A. I don't know what year that is. Somewhere in the 1960's? I own a lot of machines, including two that sew leather and it's still my favorite machine. I bought it at a Thrift Store in 1995/96 for $15 and all it needed was a belt.
I agree. Keep doing what you've been doing. If people are critical, they don't have to watch. You have a light and you make us smile when you let your personality shine through! Your Brad reminds me of my hubby. He's so kind and helpful. God bless and please keep them coming. ❤
Thanks Melissa, how sweet! I’m learning more and more to let the critical (or downright awful) comments roll off. I try to find the humor in them. Mostly everyone is kind, encouraging and very dear, and I find myself thinking I’m not worthy! Thanks again for writing.🌺
You are always happy and always look nice. I love your videos. Please keep making them. I look for them each week.
"Stand Still " !Really¡ , I guess runway models should stand still too !! I love your work and how you do your videos. Specially because you always go straight to the point. Thank you for that.
Love this “interview video “ You two are so entertaining ! Love it!
Thanks Val! That’s so nice to hear.😄
Hi Viv, I prefer a twirl whenever you model your clothes, so I can see exactly what it looks like. 👍💕💖 Loved the Q & A.
I like the way you do the necklines of your clothing. Many of the inter-facing I've ever done usually requires a top-stitch to keep them from popping out while wearing the garment. Too much work for me!
Kudos on your Homeschooling!! I have been helping a friend (whom I met at my church) with her girls when she decided to start homeschooling. It can be tougher than people think to start. They are in their second year and it's getting easier, but definitely a blessing.
You’re absolutely adorable! I had such trouble when my youngest (also named Colin) graduated high school- he’s 23 now. I had been homeschooling since my oldest was 5 years old! It was difficult for a while. As a homeschool mom, it had become a large part of my identity. I have to say that I adore how you dance around in your monthly makes! 😊 your joy is just contagious! It would be so sad to try and blanket that enthusiasm. Another wonderful video. Thank you, for sharing your joy with us. God bless you and your family.
Your such a cute couple. My husband was a gem but I doubt if he would have been sweet enough to model the things I made for him or taken me on a special trip to my favorite fabric store. God bless.
Vivmam you look good any thing.
Viv you and Brad are sooooo awesome! Such a beautiful couple. I love your makes videos nothing needs changing about them what so ever!
Great to see you with Big Handsome aka Brad, again! I enjoyed listening to all of the questions and answers. However, I must add that your animations during all types of filming...modeling included, are what make you...YOU! You have your viewers’ attention and keep it from, Hello. Don’t change a thing. Also....what a game the final was....my bff’s daughter works for UVA and we just visited her during the past month. How exciting for the university and the team! In fact, I enjoyed watching the final four teams immensely! Congrats to your state!
We were over the moon for UVA. It was a wild ride, though! Thanks for the positive feedback about my filming. I’ve been getting some ...um... “constructive criticism” lately. One woman wrote about how off-putting I am to watch, that I ramble and don’t stay on topic. I went back to answer her and she’d removed her comment so not sure what that means. I do want to improve so I don’t mind being given suggestions! Then again, I pretty much default to the way I like doing things.😄
The two of you are so lovely to watch - you guys are a real team. A pleasure to watch your videos.
Thanks Maria! After 34 years I’m amazed we haven’t clawed each other’s eyes out. (just kidding!!)😃
Lol "toilet"😂😂. And "high bust". I love you guys.
Aww thanks Suzanne! Pleasure to hear from you.😃
Enjoyed your Q & A. You are so cheerful and your tips are always very useful. Thanks as always for sharing. X
Thank you BOTH! SEW VERY NICE of YOU! Viv, just remember these two important words, DO YOU! Have a wonderful day!
Hi viv,, love your vlogs!
You are so entertaining and very funny!
It’s obvious that you and hubby are very happy together and are a very attractive couple!
You look so much like Angie Dickenson, the actress when she was younger xxx
Viv, you are my heart friend. I started sewing when I was eleven. My sweet mother never discouraged me from trying on my own, beside the fact I had four younger siblings, the youngest of which was two years. I started making puppets and dolls from pictures in a library craft book. I made some terry cloth pajama bags for my sisters for Christmas. The end product was very amaturish, but I was learning with each attempt. Junior high, home ec sewing and high school, a wools class and high fashion. I have sewn for friends and family, children and grand children. I LOVE your channel and enjoy your energy. You inspire and encourage me. I feel as though we would enjoy "coffee" together and a nice chat. I live in rural Alaska, so will be checking out the online fabric links you have recommended. Your husband is so sweet to support you in your videos also your delightful son and daughter. Keeping on moving Viv. Keeping it real. 😍🤗Thank you Viv from a new viewer. Hugs.
Boy I'm so glad I found you! We've just "launched" the last two of the three out of our homeschool and I've been kind of listlessly wondering through my next phase. I've been taking piano lessons for 3 years now, and it's fun - mostly because our oldest daughter is my instructor. BUT I've picked up my sewing last year, which I did when the kids were little, and have been muddling through. YOU my dear, have been such a blessing to my sanity! I've been binge watching your station for about 3 days now … and you know what? You're very encouraging … and I think I just might be able to get some spring back in my creative legs!
Oh Robyn, this just made my day/night. Thank you so much!! That disequilibrium when the household gets shaken up can do a number on us. It gives me great comfort to know I’m not alone. Sewing has swooped in like a little lifesaver for me. It’s got it all: dreaming, scheming, creating, and then that sense of accomplishment. Plus you improve every time you try it. What’s not to love? (ok, not counting when EVERYTHING goes wrong.) Piano lessons sound fabulous! Wishing you much success - also with your sewing, too, if course!😄💕
I have the game on right now. UVA is my daughter-in-laws’s alma mater. ¡Buena suerte! Thank you for vlogging. I always find it interesting.
Viv, I also use bias binding (which I make) and my clothing doesn't look homemade! So keep up the good work and great videos! Thanks!!!
Well if bias binding makes your clothes look handmade then I want the handmade look, because I love the clothes you make...keep up the good work, always look forward to your videos.
CONGRATULATIONS, UVA!🏀🎉 We were at a birthday party when Hub watched the end of the Auburn- UVA game. I told the family “I know a gal who’s screaming and celebrating right now, in Virginia!”
And BTW my daughter-in-law’s mother brought a box of patterns to give me and THEY WERE ALL IN MY SIZE! 👍🏼😂😂😂 So I’m excited to get back home and SEW!
I love so many of the comments below! “It’s your video”, you do what you want and however you want to do it! LOL😂 Yes!
And I too enjoyed you and your hubby together in the woods, it’s beautiful!
And about the answering the comments- because I knew you’d just GAIN viewers I’ve ALWAYS thought the day would come.😉 We write a few words or lines, and you have to multiply yours by 300 already?! Noooooo Waaaaaay!!😂
Keep smilin’! Happy Spring!🌷
An unexpected treat!
So sweet! You two are such a great couple. I can attest to the fact that sewing is way more gratifying when you have a supportive (and appreciative apparently!) partner.
What a lovely video ..... Warmth and humour
....not forgetting information 👍🏻
Thanks for taking the time