Denim and plaid. Tell us you're Canadian without telling us you're Canadian! You are an inspiration. Not only are your ideas brilliant, your execution is top tier. I'm learning so much from you and you have inspired me to get a scissors to my old unloved wardrobe. I'm feeling so good about it, thanks to you Catherine.
@@JankoWalski-hz3lu we would just adopt you if not already Canadian. Just show up in the lumberjack shirt and you will be provided with a Tim Horton’s coffee and a hug LOL
I have a festival in the summer, and one of the bands we are going to see is a Scottish inspired Rockband, and everyone will wear their Kilts. I will make myself this lovely plaid skirt for that. I have a favorite pair of grey jeans that is ripped in the crotch,wich would be perfect for that, an also and old black and grey denim jeans I just couldnt throw out yet. So i can make the denim skirt as well.This inspired me so much, and gives me the bravery to tackle it myself. Thank you for that Katherine. Thinking of putting the buttons to be all in the front, and only sew closed the top part so I could have it open on the bottom as a slit :)
My mentor taught me to take a rubber mallet to the thick part of jeans. It softens the fibers so the needle goes through more smoothly. Great Video. Love all three projects :)
Brilliant use of textiles! I was so glad you decided to keep the jeans with wide legs. I was nervous, as for me, finding thrifted jeans that fit would be already enough of a triumph. IMO long skirts don’t get worn as much as well fitting jeans anyway. I had a really cute jean-skirt, but it kept pushing my underwear down, so that was enough of that! (I hope the mosquitos kept out of your lumberjack skirt at the party!)
Those wide leg jeans made me think of the 70s when I was in college, and wide-leg was very popular. I remember what was called an elephant leg jean, and I could literally wear the leg bottoms on my waist. LOL
The wide legged jeans bring back memories of the 70's. I remember making a pair of pants with bottoms at least that wide. My dad teased me that I could get my pants caught in the door standing a foot away from the door. Your jeans are cuter than my pants were.
That’s exactly what I thought of doing with my late husbands plaid shirts. I’ve already used his dress shirts to make our granddaughter some dresses. Blue dress shirts work for an Elsa dress! Thank you so much for this video! You are so so talented and a joy to watch!
@@annekelly8168 I'm so sorry your husband has passed. I wish there was a way for us to show our projects, because I'd love to see your little dress shirt dresses and your plaid skirt (if you make it). This channel has brought me so much joy and knowledge.
I’m so glad I found your channel!! I’ve been sewing for 40 years but have learned so much from your videos!! Just completed the tiered skirt and I love it!!
It is so yummy! I love the denim and flannel! Can't stand how cute it is. Bell bottom jeans? Yes, please.you are so perfectly talented!! I love your vibe little lady.
Been working on denim boho skirts to sell at market next summer. Sooo much fun. No fussing with zippers and such. Thanks for sharing your great projects.
Catherine, you are a blessing!! I have a pair of dress pants that fit well, but they have flared legs. And they are NOISY when I walk through the office (which is quiet) - it's like I'm wearing corduroy or something!! So I appreciate on these wide leg jeans how you used the yardstick to mark and I did the reverse. Much quieter now!!
Girl, you nailed it in this video!! (Well, you do in every video.. !) I've got over 20 years on you, but I LOVE the plaid tiered skirt!! And I want to try making the skirt out of the two pair of jeans! I'd already planned a trip tomorrow to a big thrift store & now I have more things to look for! Thank you for your time and especially your enthusiasm!
This was a video that I can say was totally awesome! I made the denim/flannel skirt in 1979. I adored it then, and i adore yours now! Thank you for the memory 😊
Hi from California! I love to sew, but I despise making clothes. I have an issue with instant gratification and so I gravitate toward easy projects like tote bags and items that can be made in a day or less. I hate shopping because I am 5' 1" and have a hard time finding clothes that fit and don't make me feel bad about myself. Your ideas of thrifting and upcycling covers both of my reservations. Thank you so much for posting these projects and giving me much needed inspiration. I love your channel!
I started combining two pairs of pants into skirts almost 15 years ago. It was a way to extend the life of the pants after starting to get holes in them.
I have trimmed a pair of jeans for a top, I am pleased. I can't decide what to make the skirt, plaid shirts are perfect. I will stop at the thrift store on my way to groceries this afternoon. I have larger pair of baggy jeans...
I love the tiered skirt! I am planning to make one from several plaid shirts. I don't have a jeans yoke to add onto like you did so will make an elastic waist.
OMG, this is the most validating tutorial ive ever seen and I've seen an absurd number of them. Ive been feeling like an OCD, perfectionist when making anything as if there's something wrong with me. God, thank you for showing your real process & not just the final, successful method. Im subscribing rhen watching everything you've posted. ❤❤
Thank you. I have 10 pair of super skinny jeans I got at Walmart for $1 each but I am too big for them. Now thanks to you I will have 5 pair I actually can wear.
More fun than going to the movie theater! The sponteneity and creativiity of your videos' are sooo inspiring! Thank you for filming...I learned so much and each peice is gorgeous..
It’s amazing how you can visualize the outcome of your reworking the old jeans. Wish I could say I have the confidence to follow with my ideas. Blessings PAM
I didn’t think I’d like the skirt.. however I think it’s my favourite one out of them all.. I will definitely be trying this.. going to look through my late father’s shirts.. wouldn’t that be a lovely way to keep and use these sentimental items.. 🥰🥰🥰
I loved these upcycles. Not only did the skirts come out beautiful, but, the ideas.... WOW! Also, you were working with my favorite fabrics to wear. You absolutely nailed it.
Loved the flare jeans too, glad you didn’t sacrifice them for the skirt. You could add cute lace panels to that hug skirt to get some fun flare. I’ve seen a few of those and they look pretty and a bit whimsical. But I loved all the items you made. Even dying to make a broom skirt and I really like the flannel one! Thanks again for another great video. I look forward to the new ones every week while I catch up with the older ones😄😄
I love that tiered skirt, more than I thought I would, looks great, All your creations do. Thanks, Catherine!! I think we all cried in that last episode of Firefly Lane.
Oh wow this was a great video. Yes, it was one of your very very best. I love everything you made. And that skirt looks so comfy. You did a beautiful job. You give me inspiration and courage. I mostly only sew little projects,some patterns and blankets and stuff like that. but I have been getting into redoing some of my clothes, because you have given me courage and confidence. And I thank you for that. You’re a blessing. Thank you for sharing your time with us. It’s very valuable and very much loved, as are you.😊
Oh Catherine you make everything look so cool and easy…..I had to make the jean/flannel skirt. I am so proud that I did it, I even found new skills with my serger, thanks to you. There was some moments of “oh dear” but I forged through, so glad I did…thank you dear heart for all your words of wisdom !! I absolutely love my new skirt xo
OMGOSH this is the best sewing video ever! What you have done with jeans is Amazing! And your personality makes me smile. Looking forward to following you and learning. You are a beautiful gal!
Oh my goodness, yes, I remember when it was the rage to make a skirt from jeans. I love your projects. Have you ever used a double needle for top stitching? Probably denim is not a great fabric to try that, and maybe double needles are more about knits, I can't remember. Have you ever used them? I would love to see how they work.
Yes! Double needles are wonderful but they are usually closer together than the double line of topstitching on jeans. I use one in this video: ruclips.net/video/T5E-7cuk3Q4/видео.htmlsi=vydH2tzoQLTCfvv5
You work magic! I guess I just have to jump in and try. Can't really lose if you are working with thrift pieces. I used to experiment with jean skirts in the sixties so why not now? I LOVE all three pieces you made!
❤❤❤Awesome! I gotta find some flannel shirts now. And you were so excited and fun! Well, you’re Always fun, but you were really enjoying your work today. Love your video!
Those boots you had on with the skinny skirt are FABULOUS! I didn't think I would like the tiered skirt as much because of the different colors but it's SUPER CUTE! And I wish I were tall enough for some wide legs. They look great on you. You scored at the thrift store. Thank you for sharing your creativity. This is definitely my favorite video of yours, maybe my favorite sewing video of all!
I stayed until the end. I love that tiered skirt. They all look great on you. However, I know i would wear a tiered skirt made like yours. Well done; and all three beautiful on you.
TOO, TOO CUTE! ‘Nough said! What fun to watch, too. A magical, mystery tour thingy… how will it end up? Personally, I think you made all the right decisions!👏🏼👏🏼
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Denim and plaid. Tell us you're Canadian without telling us you're Canadian! You are an inspiration. Not only are your ideas brilliant, your execution is top tier. I'm learning so much from you and you have inspired me to get a scissors to my old unloved wardrobe. I'm feeling so good about it, thanks to you Catherine.
Haha, that makes my day! Thanks so much for a sweet and funny comment.
You are so talented! Really love the tiered skirt. LOVE it!!!
@elaineforan4751 I didn't know I was Canadian xD greetings from Poland :)
You are such an inspiration! Bless you! 💙🦋💙🦋🙏🏼
@@JankoWalski-hz3lu we would just adopt you if not already Canadian. Just show up in the lumberjack shirt and you will be provided with a Tim Horton’s coffee and a hug LOL
Who else was "rooting" to save the wide leg jeans? Too awesome to sacrifice just yet. Pleased you made 3 great options and all super flattering!🤩
I have a festival in the summer, and one of the bands we are going to see is a Scottish inspired Rockband, and everyone will wear their Kilts. I will make myself this lovely plaid skirt for that. I have a favorite pair of grey jeans that is ripped in the crotch,wich would be perfect for that, an also and old black and grey denim jeans I just couldnt throw out yet. So i can make the denim skirt as well.This inspired me so much, and gives me the bravery to tackle it myself. Thank you for that Katherine. Thinking of putting the buttons to be all in the front, and only sew closed the top part so I could have it open on the bottom as a slit :)
My mentor taught me to take a rubber mallet to the thick part of jeans. It softens the fibers so the needle goes through more smoothly. Great Video. Love all three projects :)
Yes! That's a good trick. I actually just use a regular hammer when I make jeans.
🤯 nice!!!
Brilliant idea with pounding the seams!!! Thank you so much for sharing that nugget.
Brilliant use of textiles! I was so glad you decided to keep the jeans with wide legs. I was nervous, as for me, finding thrifted jeans that fit would be already enough of a triumph. IMO long skirts don’t get worn as much as well fitting jeans anyway. I had a really cute jean-skirt, but it kept pushing my underwear down, so that was enough of that! (I hope the mosquitos kept out of your lumberjack skirt at the party!)
Those wide leg jeans made me think of the 70s when I was in college, and wide-leg was very popular. I remember what was called an elephant leg jean, and I could literally wear the leg bottoms on my waist. LOL
And I'm off to get all my old denims out of my closet....❤❤❤
That tiered skirt is fabulous
Your engineering is excellent !
Loved it all, especially your excitement as you worked on each piece. Your creativity is inspirational.😊
Agreed!
I went through the 70s as a kid -- had enough of bell-bottoms! 🤣 Oh but that jeans & flannel tiered skirt is to die for! 😍
The wide legged jeans bring back memories of the 70's. I remember making a pair of pants with bottoms at least that wide. My dad teased me that I could get my pants caught in the door standing a foot away from the door. Your jeans are cuter than my pants were.
OMG! Super cute! Also, the plaid could be a nice way to memorialize and use shirts from a loved one who isn't your size.
Such a lovely thought!
That’s exactly what I thought of doing with my late husbands plaid shirts. I’ve already used his dress shirts to make our granddaughter some dresses. Blue dress shirts work for an Elsa dress! Thank you so much for this video! You are so so talented and a joy to watch!
@@annekelly8168 I'm so sorry your husband has passed. I wish there was a way for us to show our projects, because I'd love to see your little dress shirt dresses and your plaid skirt (if you make it). This channel has brought me so much joy and knowledge.
Not finished the video yet but had to say,your happy little "yay" noises make me smile😊
Catherine, I think I am the gal who shared my idea for the tiered skirt and I LOVE it! ❤
Oh Julie! I couldn’t find your previous comment, so I’m really glad you’re commenting here and that you like the end result! That makes my day!
I’m so glad I found your channel!! I’ve been sewing for 40 years but have learned so much from your videos!! Just completed the tiered skirt and I love it!!
Awww the plaid tiered skirt was my favorite!!! Thank you for showing us how to sew one of our own❣️
I think it’s my favourite too!
Loved loved loved your video. You are an amazing teacher
I love the wide-legged JEANS!!
It is so yummy! I love the denim and flannel! Can't stand how cute it is. Bell bottom jeans? Yes, please.you are so perfectly talented!! I love your vibe little lady.
Your excitement about the two skirts reminded me of a kid at Christmas.
Haha, ya, that’s how I felt!
Been working on denim boho skirts to sell at market next summer. Sooo much fun. No fussing with zippers and such. Thanks for sharing your great projects.
Everything looks perfect but my fav is the last skirt 😍
Catherine, you are a blessing!! I have a pair of dress pants that fit well, but they have flared legs. And they are NOISY when I walk through the office (which is quiet) - it's like I'm wearing corduroy or something!! So I appreciate on these wide leg jeans how you used the yardstick to mark and I did the reverse. Much quieter now!!
I think youre idea of leaving the back pockets on the back of the jean flannel ruffle skirt would have been cute!
Girl, you nailed it in this video!! (Well, you do in every video.. !) I've got over 20 years on you, but I LOVE the plaid tiered skirt!! And I want to try making the skirt out of the two pair of jeans! I'd already planned a trip tomorrow to a big thrift store & now I have more things to look for! Thank you for your time and especially your enthusiasm!
These flips are FANTASTIC, Catherine! ♥️
I loved all 3! You are so talented (and fast!). And Your joy is infectious. Thank you for all your videos.
Awesome remakes-that flannel skirt will be so cozy! It seems like something any age would love. Thank you 🥰 -Addie
I am having such a hard time. I want to save everything you do. ❤❤
Gostei da criatividade, perfeito. Bjs
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video! Loved watching the excitement that you have sewing... you love what you do for sure 😊
Yes, that’s so true!
This was so refreshing to watch!
So many ideas!!!
Nice work. And you didn’t even get frustrated. That’s what I need to learn!
The magic of editing!
Girl, you are a sewing genius!!
Hi! Your projects turned out so cute!! Just an idea, look for two more matching jeans to make the skirt and keep the wide leg jeans. 😊
The "wide leg" jeans remind me of the style the U.S.Navy had in the 80's. I love the denim/flannel skirt! Want to make one for myself.
This was a video that I can say was totally awesome! I made the denim/flannel skirt in 1979. I adored it then, and i adore yours now! Thank you for the memory 😊
Bless your heart too! 🕊️
Hi from California! I love to sew, but I despise making clothes. I have an issue with instant gratification and so I gravitate toward easy projects like tote bags and items that can be made in a day or less. I hate shopping because I am 5' 1" and have a hard time finding clothes that fit and don't make me feel bad about myself. Your ideas of thrifting and upcycling covers both of my reservations. Thank you so much for posting these projects and giving me much needed inspiration. I love your channel!
I started combining two pairs of pants into skirts almost 15 years ago. It was a way to extend the life of the pants after starting to get holes in them.
Oh yeah, those jeans are cute!
We was wearing this in the 80's...love the look
Catherine, you made me smile throughout this whole video because of your excitement. Gosh, you are cute in everything you make. Hugs
I love all three transformations, especially the tartan skirt, which I’ll make for sure. ❤️🏴
I have trimmed a pair of jeans for a top, I am pleased. I can't decide what to make the skirt, plaid shirts are perfect. I will stop at the thrift store on my way to groceries this afternoon.
I have larger pair of baggy jeans...
I love the tiered skirt! I am planning to make one from several plaid shirts. I don't have a jeans yoke to add onto like you did so will make an elastic waist.
The three projects,are just amazing!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these skirts and jeans. Your brain is creative. All you need is to come to Texas so we can go line dancing.
Oh you KNOW we loved it too. Just love every piece! Keep ‘em coming!
OMG, this is the most validating tutorial ive ever seen and I've seen an absurd number of them. Ive been feeling like an OCD, perfectionist when making anything as if there's something wrong with me. God, thank you for showing your real process & not just the final, successful method. Im subscribing rhen watching everything you've posted. ❤❤
Thank you. I have 10 pair of super skinny jeans I got at Walmart for $1 each but I am too big for them. Now thanks to you I will have 5 pair I actually can wear.
Those wide leg jeans are the boss. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love the tiered skirt!
Great job on them all, i been thinkin of makin my granson a denim jacket out of our old jeans.
More fun than going to the movie theater! The sponteneity and creativiity of your videos' are sooo inspiring! Thank you for filming...I learned so much and each peice is gorgeous..
So clever, loved all the projects. Oh, to be a student in your classes..what a joy.
It’s amazing how you can visualize the outcome of your reworking the old jeans. Wish I could say I have the confidence to follow with my ideas. Blessings PAM
I like the denim curved at the zipper. Looks to be such a small amount that it won't affect the look at the hem. Sweet. Thanks!
Fantastic! You are such an inspiration!!! Great ideas and I agree : the skirt is a beauty! Thanks for sharing 😊❤
Super woman! Super ideas !
I loved all 3 outfits u sewed.
Your ripping seams made me feel better about my sewing! 🙂
Ohhh, that tiered skirt, scream! ❤ I'm going to the thrift store tomorrow! 🎉
I didn’t think I’d like the skirt.. however I think it’s my favourite one out of them all.. I will definitely be trying this.. going to look through my late father’s shirts.. wouldn’t that be a lovely way to keep and use these sentimental items.. 🥰🥰🥰
Yes, I love that idea!
I love these ideas. I wanted to watch these for ideas for a work skirt that is durable and freedom of movement.
Love!!!! So much good information!! Thank you for sharing 😊
Great way to use old quilts, and warm for the winter!!!
the wide leg jeans look GREAT on you!!!!
Love them all but mostly the tiered skirt. I want to go get some flannel shirts!!!
Go for it!
I loved these upcycles. Not only did the skirts come out beautiful, but, the ideas.... WOW! Also, you were working with my favorite fabrics to wear. You absolutely nailed it.
Loved the flare jeans too, glad you didn’t sacrifice them for the skirt. You could add cute lace panels to that hug skirt to get some fun flare. I’ve seen a few of those and they look pretty and a bit whimsical. But I loved all the items you made. Even dying to make a broom skirt and I really like the flannel one! Thanks again for another great video. I look forward to the new ones every week while I catch up with the older ones😄😄
Love them all! You're very talented
I love that tiered skirt, more than I thought I would, looks great, All your creations do. Thanks, Catherine!! I think we all cried in that last episode of Firefly Lane.
OMG, so much crying 😢, but Firefly Lane was so good.
I’m going to miss it.
Totally freaking awesome!
adorable......now you got me digging through my old jeans..............girl............. this will be fun
Loved all the skirts and the flared jeans! Especially love your creativity and enthusiasm !
Oh my goodness!!! So cute!!! Well done! Love the plaid most of all!
I love a good jeans skirt 😊
Outstanding, Catherine!
Oh wow this was a great video. Yes, it was one of your very very best. I love everything you made. And that skirt looks so comfy. You did a beautiful job. You give me inspiration and courage. I mostly only sew little projects,some patterns and blankets and stuff like that. but I have been getting into redoing some of my clothes, because you have given me courage and confidence. And I thank you for that. You’re a blessing. Thank you for sharing your time with us. It’s very valuable and very much loved, as are you.😊
Thank you for such a lovely comment. That means the world to me!
Love it all but the wide leg jeans! Love them.
Dear Catherine! Your Projects are wonderful!!! Greetings from Germany, Andrea!
Did not know there are “denim needles”!!! I am so excited to try them. My machine eats needles.
I also love that you left the buttons in, and pockets (did you?, can't remember, so great!!)
Yup, there are buttons and pockets on every tier. I love it too!
I love the wide leg pants! I actually love everything but the wide jeans are my favorites!
Oh Catherine you make everything look so cool and easy…..I had to make the jean/flannel skirt. I am so proud that I did it, I even found new skills with my serger, thanks to you. There was some moments of “oh dear” but I forged through, so glad I did…thank you dear heart for all your words of wisdom !! I absolutely love my new skirt xo
You are so good! Thanks for sharing!
you're right, that skirt is sooooooo cute
The tiered skirt is my favorite!
OMGOSH this is the best sewing video ever! What you have done with jeans is Amazing! And your personality makes me smile. Looking forward to following you and learning. You are a beautiful gal!
Thanks for such a lovely comment. So happy to have you on board!
Oh my goodness, yes, I remember when it was the rage to make a skirt from jeans. I love your projects. Have you ever used a double needle for top stitching? Probably denim is not a great fabric to try that, and maybe double needles are more about knits, I can't remember. Have you ever used them? I would love to see how they work.
Yes! Double needles are wonderful but they are usually closer together than the double line of topstitching on jeans. I use one in this video: ruclips.net/video/T5E-7cuk3Q4/видео.htmlsi=vydH2tzoQLTCfvv5
You are amazing - I have learned so much watching you.
You work magic! I guess I just have to jump in and try. Can't really lose if you are working with thrift pieces. I used to experiment with jean skirts in the sixties so why not now? I LOVE all three pieces you made!
Love the tiered flannel skirt!!
❤❤❤Awesome! I gotta find some flannel shirts now. And you were so excited and fun! Well, you’re Always fun, but you were really enjoying your work today. Love your video!
Brilliant video thank you. Can't wait to see your next inspirations
Those boots you had on with the skinny skirt are FABULOUS! I didn't think I would like the tiered skirt as much because of the different colors but it's SUPER CUTE! And I wish I were tall enough for some wide legs. They look great on you. You scored at the thrift store. Thank you for sharing your creativity. This is definitely my favorite video of yours, maybe my favorite sewing video of all!
That’s so sweet. Thank you!
Loved every one of them. Great job.
I stayed until the end. I love that tiered skirt. They all look great on you. However, I know i would wear a tiered skirt made like yours. Well done; and all three beautiful on you.
TOO, TOO CUTE! ‘Nough said! What fun to watch, too. A magical, mystery tour thingy… how will it end up? Personally, I think you made all the right decisions!👏🏼👏🏼
Awesome job so cute