Thank you for taking the time to watch! Those original buttons were just amazing, so tiny and how they could have made them in dim lighting etc is amazing. Thanks for your comments 😊🪡
Wonderful to learn about the handmade buttons! So glad the craft is being kept alive - they would look wonderful on a handknit cardigan or even as an accent on a patchwork pillow, I'm thinking.
Oh it was such a lovely thing to do and learn. An accent on a pillow sounds a lovely idea, I had already thought of a cardi. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 😊🧵
What a sweet pair of majamas, Carole! The applique is such a nice touch! Those pink pants are fab, and that Style Arc top is my jam! Those buttons are fantastic! So unique, and the history is amazing! I can see how they would be addicting! 😘💗
Thank you Andra, that is really kind, I do love my Jammies!! I can see you in that Sunny top you are right, I love something with a cosy sleeve like that, the poncho we all made had the same thing. Wouldn’t it be hilarious if you ended up with a button kit in your craft monthly subscription 😂. They are wonderful to do. Have a lovely week ahead. 🧵😘xx
well I do love the pj's and that heart is adorable! You have a lot of sewing ahead! I'll be interested to see how the sleeves on the funeral dress go - I have a feeling you'll shorten them else they'll overwhelm you, but maybe not. Such a pretty, flowy dress and the challis is perfect for it. All the Disney! You all truly are Disney mad (love that expression, so fitting!). Enjoy your time with Katinka! Can't wait to hear all about it. xoxoxoxoxox
Thank you! Everyone laughs at me for making PJs all the time but it is what I wear EVERY night!! I have just cut those sleeves out and you are right....they are HUGE 😆. We certainly are Disney mad, well my daughter and family I, us less so now we are old and grey. I do hope I remember to film when I see Katinka and I have so much to ask her as she is a real pro! I have knitting questions for her as well 😆. Speak soon I am sure xxxxx💗xxxxx
I’ve never been a fan of bat wing/cocoon tops. I’ve never heard of these buttons before however they are so stunning! Wonderful for you to learn how to make them. They will cause an outfit to be more Me Made. This video gave me so many giggles..from the poor manikin to the fattens and beyond! Loved it. Now, girl, you know I love the Disney fabrics. Too cute!
Hi there, I do know what you mean about cocoon tops hence I really sized down on this one! Aren't those buttons such fun? Although I wouldn't have liked to have made them in the thousands years ago. Honestly, that mannequin is a disaster, I don't know why I still use her 😆. Now as for Fatterns.... you see if you go fabric shopping and pattern shopping, surely that is what you are buying...Fatterns?!?!? Got you with the Disney fabric did I 😆Thanks for watching 😊🧵
Hi Carole, so glad you managed the style arc make. Dorset buttons, I had seen those before somewhere, not sure where. But I had no clue about the history of them. Very interesting. I love how you always manage to connect with fellow sewers...... that's great. Enjoy your new granddaughter this weekend. The boys looked very happy at the beach ⛱️. Take care.
It was such a quick easy pattern I was very surprised how well it came out. The history of those buttons is incredible isn't it, what I forgot to say is that the industry more or less ended overnight with the invention of button machine, such a shame. Can't wait to see Chloe again and have another cuddle. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for your comments 😊🪡
Hi Carole, isn’t it nice when you learn something that makes you so happy? It was nice to see you so giddy 😆😆😆 I’m jealous of the piggly pajamas fabric 🤣🤣🤣, I just love it!!! Have a great weekend!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕
Oh yes Karen, the trouble with me as I always think I won't be able to do something as it's too hard then get so excited when I can!! I've just bought lots more thread to make more buttons 👏🏼. Thanks so much for your comments, I love hearing from you 🧵😘💕
Aww he certainly is and it was pure chance I took that photo just when he decided to jump! Those boys are just adorable but then I would say that 😂🥰. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🧵😊
Thanks again for a lovely video Carole your Dorset buttons are beautiful ~ I made a few myself & sewed a small brooch back to them and obviously wore them as a brooch & I also made one as a gift for my friend. Happy sewing Marie x
Thank you! What a lovely idea to make Dorset buttons into brooches, I can see that really working. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comments. Have a good weekend 😊🧵
Carole, I love that heart applique on your PJs. Cute detail. Embroidery always makes it special! Nice coverstitch detail on the sweatshirt. Great job on the buttons. Cartwheel is very impressive! How exciting that you will be meeting Katinka! 💖💖🥰 Be sure to tape some footage with her. It would be cool to see you together! Have a great weekend! 🥰
Hi Grace! Oh I do hope one of us remembers to take some photos etc on Tuesday, when I met Adam and Jen in the UK we were all useless at it! I am glad you approve of the appliqué, that machine certainly helps when I want to add something special. 👏. Have a good weekend 😘❤️
Thanks Rachael! You would love that Style arc top I'm sure, I definitely want to make another but I warn you they are quite oversized. I spent about 6 hours on the plane to Canada yesterday making more buttons 🤣, it's addictive. Thanks for watching 😊🧵
Aren't they wonderful? To think they made them centuries ago. That is interesting you say about Style Arcs drafting, I have the two other patterns which I'm excited to try. Thanks for being loyal to my channel and for chatting with me 😊💕
The buttons are lovely and I enjoyed the history about them. Sunny top I've made two so far, and extended the length on a third to dress level looks good, it's my daughter's pattern and she also has made some, the beauty of both of us sewing we share ❤. Action photo of the jump is great, regards Diana from NZ 🎉
Thanks Diana. I was really intrigued when you said you made the Sunny into a dress, that must make a wonderful cocoon shape. I have a feeling my daughter may like the style when she sees it! That jump photo was caught by sheer chance, he absolutely loves that photo 😂. Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Hey Carole, love the pjs and the top. I'd never heard of those buttons, they are beautiful, yours is amazing, a fantastic first attempt. Love the new fattens :-) even the orange, I think you should brave a top and see how you feel. You can always relegate it to the home only drawer! xxxx
Thanks Jen! Those buttons are just such fun to do, you should give them a try, you love new crafts. I love that your choice of words for the orange top....'home only drawer' 😆. Viewers have suggested I keep it for Halloween!! Have a great week 😊🧵
Carole, I love the PJ's, you go ahead and keep making them, we don't mind! That orange is a little "whoa", definitely for Autumn, you had the same look on your face I usually do when an order comes in "why did I buy this?" We forget because we buy the fabric, but we are already on to another project🦋😆 Those buttons are beautiful too, and so cool to learn a new/old craft. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for the PJ comment! I wear them every night so I need to keep making them 🤣. The orange isn't quite the rust I imagined, it doesn't suit Chris either so may need to think on that 🎃. Thanks for watching and enjoy your weekend 😊🧵
Carole, your Dorset buttons are wonderful. Can hardly wait to see your first garment with Dorset buttons. Your grandsons are beautiful and the “jump” photo is great.
Thank you, I'm imagining a nice cosy jumper or sweater with some matching Dorset buttons! That jump photo was pure chance as he didn't know I was behind him, it just shows pure childhood joy doesn't it! Have a great weekend 😊🧵
Hi Carole! I love the color of those pj's and, yes, you added a new look to the top. Very nice! Those buttons are amazing!! What a special form of art that is from centuries ago. I think you did a fine job on your buttons. That's really nice that you get to meet up with Katinka. She sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great week!!
Thanks Deb! Hope you are well. I really enjoyed doing those buttons and it was so much simpler than I thought it would be. Had your friend heard of them or made any? Or isn't she crafty? I am so excited to meet with Katinka , I really hope it comes off. Have a great weekend my friend 😊🪡 xxx
I would say that my friend, Elaine, has never made those buttons. She's done a little embroidery (by hand) but not much. Oh my gosh, Carole! It has been so hot over here lately -- VERY hot! I don't do much of anything out of the air-conditioned house lately and that's the truth! However, we had to go out today because Bella had a vet appointment -- she got the last of her puppy shots and a Rabies shot. Now she doesn't have to go back to the vet until November when she'll be spayed. AND I had a follow-up eye doctor appointment this afternoon where I found out that both eye are healing nicely; my vision is 20/20 in both eyes; and I don't need to go back for 3 months when it will be determined if I need any further surgery for scar tissue removal. I'm doing great though! Anyway, the actual temperature today got to be around 102 degrees F. The temp along with the humidity factor makes conditions extremely miserable. By the way, it is "Christmas in August" at The Sewing Studio tomorrow and I am tearing myself away from the house to check it out. Maybe I'll do a little video...
Lovely video Carole. Thank you for highlighting the Dorset buttons - so interesting. I have made the 'v' neck tee several times, also shortened the sleeves on occasion and recently lengthened it to make a t-shirt dress - definitely my go to tee shirt pattern as it's a lovely shape.
Thanks Margaret. I have bought myself some thread to make more buttons and now need to get some rings! I made the V neck and I totally agree with you, it is a lovely shape and not too 'clingy'. Sounds like you really like it too! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
This is fascinating and I think it’s just wonderful they are keeping such a wonderful local craft alive. Such a great story and experience, thanks so much for sharing!
It is just wonderful how so many people are keeping this craft alive and I really didn’t know anything much about it until I applied for the course! Thanks for watching and taking an interest. Have a great weekend 😊🧵
Such cute pajamas, and I love your new top. It looks so cozy. I love learning about new crafts, especially the history behind them. Your buttons came out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. It's so wonderful you get to spend so much time with your granddaughter. I have a new granddaughter coming in November. That makes five girls and one boy.
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments. We are thrilled to be with our Granddaughter again this weekend but after this we won't be able to see her for a month which will be torture!! Luckily I have my lovely Grandsons on the doorstep though 👏🏼. How marvellous for you, another Granddaughter as so soon as well. 5 girls and 1 boy, now that I imagine is expensive 🤣. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I absolutely love the buttons and the history behind Dorset Buttons! It’s great to see a revival of this old craft from centuries ago, Carole! Love all your makes especially the pjs. Great vlog!
Thank you Mary, it is wonderful to think there are people striving hard to keep this craft alive and what a fun thing it is to do as well! Thanks so much for your lovely comments especially the PJs which I thought I would get teased about 😆 Have a lovely weekend 😊🪡
I love all your makes! Pajamas are the best. The buttons are awesome!! I had never seen any like them. The floral top your wearing in the button clip is beautiful also. I’m a little jealous that your meeting up with Katinka! I enjoy her channel so much also. ❤
You are so kind Diann 🥰. The buttons were such fun to make and as you can see I loved doing them! That floral top was the Patina blouse I made a couple of months ago. It is my 'posh going out' blouse 🤣. I hope I remember to film on Tuesday when Katinka comes. Have a wonderful weekend 😊🧵
LOVE your pajama make! Very, very pretty!!! 🥰 The heart embroidery on the front of the shirt was a great addition and I agree that it really pulled it all together. Nice touch!!! Your Style Arc top looks so comfortable and the tie-dyed look fabric is a perfect match for the pattern style, IMHO. The Dorsett buttons are really cool! Never seen anything like them before. The tree button is absolutely amazing! Such talented people in this world! So glad you enjoyed your class and now have a fun something to do on your upcoming flight. Enjoy your grandbaby time. Just love the smell of babies!!! ❤ Orange fabric: Maybe a couple of T-shirts for your grandboys? (BTW: I'm a Tigger fan 😉)
Thanks Dori!!! It has been mentioned about making Halloween outfits for the boys so I'm guessing it maybe is a bit too orange for me 🤣🎃. I loved making those buttons so I can't wait to get some more supplies for it. I think they would look so cool on a jumper or cardi. I wish I had bought much more of the tie dye fabric, I did buy some darker pink purple stuff the year before and made a lovely top out of that. You share the love of Tigger with my hubby, I always used to find him annoying 🤣😂. Thanks for your company as always xx😊
I love the Dorset buttons. I think I made something like that when I was a little girl. It was in one of my Mom's craft books. I want to try it again. I love the look of them, especially on hand knit items.
How marvellous that you had made one of those buttons before, hope you do have another go. As you say, on a knitted cardigan or jumper they could look so pretty 😊🧵
Your Dorset button is lovely, as are your pj’s! I love that blue floral top you’re wearing, looks so nice on you. I have that pattern cut out to sew over the weekend. I’ve not made it before, but have made the cardigan several times. In fact, I made one out of a light blue/white vertical stripe knit, and have worn it as a top by itself! The New Look v-neck top pattern is my absolute favorite tee pattern. The “v” is not too deep or wide, and the top itself is just fitted enough :) Hope you like it as well! I love the pics you include at the end, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your comments. I have made the cardi from that pattern as well but yours sounds so much more interesting that mine in the stripe! I am so pleased to hear about that V Neck top being a winner, I have admired it for a long time but just never found the right fabric for it. I can’t wait to try it now! Thanks so much. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Beautiful PJs and wow - those pink pants (trousers!?) are amazing! I really like your Sunny top. I made my first Style Arc pattern this week and also found I’ll need to size down because my cardigan came out a little big. Your buttons came out amazingly well. I’m so excited about you meeting with Katinka - that is so cool!! Have a fabulous weekend full of cuddles!! Xx 💞
Thanks Izzy, I forgot to say I have you to credit for the pink linen trousers! Would you believe Katie and I are going to wear them when we go to see Barbie at the cinema next week 😆😆💗. It isn't just me with the Style Arc sizing then, I will watch out for that with the other two patterns and of course the Ponte Trousers!!! I hope Katinka and I remember to take some photos! Have a wonderful weekend xxx💗😊
You have been busy! I have the Sunny Top from Style Arc and now I have seen your version I think I need to get it made up! I bought some viscose jersey a while back that I think will be perfect for it. Great job on your buttons, so good to be able to take part in such an old, traditional craft. Nice to see you 😊
Hi there, yes that top in a viscose jersey will be lovely! I will certainly be making another as was such a quick project. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😊🪡
Carole. The fabrics you shared are all beautiful. But best of all, thank you for sharing your pictures. Sending Light and Love to you and your wonderful family. ❤
I love your videos Carole and I enjoyed the Dorset buttons.Your excitement by this project was plain to see and what a good job you made of your first button. It is so rewarding and so valuable to keep these traditional crafts alive,the examples you showed are beautiful. You have inspired me to make some PJS, yours look so fresh and pretty and I have similar fabric which I didn’t know what to do with.Your beach photos are really good and reminded me of Summer holidays with my boys in Cornwall. They are grown men now but the memories remain.Thank you so much .💐
Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. I get teased by viewers for making PJs but I love handmade ones so much. I get to choose the fabric and at the end of the day, they are the constant thing I wear every night! There is something special about doing a craft that goes back centuries and doing it in the same place it was done as well is mind blowing! I was very excited as you can tell 😆. We have had so few chances to go down to the beach as this Summer has been so poor hasn't it, we just snapped at the chance on Wednesday. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again 😊🪡
You must have a huge pj wardrobe 🤣 🧵 Love the pink pants - those are fun! 🧵 YAY! I'm so happy you love your new top - the fabric is so beautiful 🥰 Style Arc patterns usually run big, so it's not uncommon to have to size down. I have the Sunny top pattern - you've inspired me to make it sooner than I was planning!! 🧵 The button-making looked so interesting and yours came out fabulous! I'm not surprised, you are so talented.
Ok... I will admit.. the shelf I store my pjs on is maybe getting a little tight when I tried to jam these new ones in earlier 🤣. BUT we have so many seasons in the UK, so many types of PJs needed! I can't wait to see your Sunny top and I will definitely be making another 👏🏼. The button making is so much easier than I imagined and I'm definitely going to explore more designs, they are just so lovely to do. Not sure about me being talented but I'll take the compliment 😁😘. Thanks for watching xxx
Do you think Chris would like the orange fabric for a shirt? My husband loves orange. I look forward to your videos and the passionate enthusiasm you show toward your craft and viewers! Such fun…😊
After I read your comment I held up the Orange fabric to Chris’s face and …NO! It did not suit him at all 😂. T shirts for the boys for Halloween I think!!! Thank you so much for watching and being so kind with your comments. Enjoy your weekend 😊🧵
I love the top you have on , love the fabric. I love making pjs too and yours are so nice looking. I’m going to try and find out how to make the Dorset buttons.
Thank you! I do hope you can find a video on the Dorset Buttons. The one I did was fairly simple and our whole group picked it up without a problem. Let me know how you get on. 😊🪡
Great makes, loved your enthusiasm for the buttons. I have made some, but a long time ago, maybe one to revisit for some statement buttons on a slouchy cardigan, so many ideas, so little time!
Those buttons would be amazing on a cardigan you are right! Thanks so much for your comment and I do hope you make some more to go with your Autumn projects perhaps but as you say, so little time! 😊🪡
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that Anne. It sounds like you attempt far trickier things than me though! Is there anything I can help you with? I am no expert but I would hate to think you are battling alone 😊🪡🧵
That’s so sweet.I’ve been sewing for a long time and stopped because it got cheaper to buy clothing. I’ve gone from teenager,to university,to teaching and now retirement with a lot of weight gain to go along with the lifestyle changes. My waist and bust are about the same size and hips are a titch bigger. I had a very different shape when I was younger.I’m with you on bags. Adam makes it look so easy. Something that perhaps would be of use is how to match patterns to fabrics…colours to get different effects. I follow all of the ladies in your group as well as Adam. Michelle is the closest in shape to me but I’m 6 inches taller and not brave about colours. Maybe all of you could do a collab on fabric and pattern matching….to get a bespoke finish. I much prefer bespoke to “professional”.🥰
Your reaction to your orange fabric was so funny. I love orange. I have autumn colouring, so it looks good on me. My summer capsule wardrobe that I'm still working on, is based on orange this year. But if you aren't an autumn, I could see it might not be your favourite colour choice. I'm the same way with cool tone pinks and blues.
I held up the orange fabric to Chris to see if it would work better for him...it didn't 🤣. I will make something from it though or as another viewer said, making the boys Halloween costumes from it 🤣🎃. Rust works for me but not orange sadly but yes with Autumn colouring it would be fantastic! Thanks for watching and your comment 😊🧵
You are killing me with the orange pjs!! 😆😆🧡 To be honest, I have lived in this area for 23 years and I hadn't heard of them until my Mum made some at her craft club. I need to make more though and perhaps I could sew them on my.....wait for it........PJ's!!!!!! 🪡😊
Hi Carole. I think the shirt is very pretty! I have to be bold enough and make a sleeveless shirt one of these days! As much as I love PJ's, I am surprised I have not made any for myself yet, but it's coming. I have seen that top you made that Michelle told you about, and it looks really nice. The wagon wheel button is adorable. You did an awesome job with that. My son's favorite color is orange and he walked in to give me breakfast and saw the fabric on my TV and said, ooh, that's nice😂😂😂.
Oh my word that is hilarious re my orange fabric! Would you like me to send it to your son?! Someone has said it would be good for halloween 😆😆😆🎃. I will make a t shirt with it I'm sure or something! I really loved doing that button as it was such fun to do. Thanks for watching my friend xx
I am really excited to meet with her. We have such a wonderful community going here and the chance to meet somebody in person is a chance not to be missed! There will be a full report...if we remember to film 😆 Thanks for watching 😊🪡
Thank you Marian, if you have a ring handy about that size, then give a Dorset Button a go! There are lots of RUclips videos out there and it is great fun, as I now know! 😊🪡
Hello, Carole! I’m so impressed with your buttons, I would love to try my hand at making one. They are lovely, I just know they can’t be washed, can they? Love the pjs such cute fabric. That orange fabric , wow, such a great color for Halloween. Maybe a costume for the boys. All your fabric looks so nice. I have ordered from a new to me company called ISeeFabric, they specialize in natural fibers and some of their fabrics are pre washed and from recycled fibers, we shall see what happens. Unfortunately they are here in the US , but they probably ship overseas, I don’t know about the charges though. I just love that photo of your grandson jumping into the water, he’s a good jumper, so high, and what a quick photographer you are to capture it! Love the Style Arc top, I might try it this winter, certainly not now, it was 99 degrees F in the shade yesterday, it’s so miserable outside. Have a good weekend.
Hi Sue. Thanks for taking the time to comment as usual. Re the buttons, if I am honest, probably the only thing I would sew them on would be a knitted cardi or something like that and if I was washing that it would be on a gentle wool cycle anyway and line dried. Love that you say the orange fabric would be suitable for halloween 🎃. That jumping photo was pure luck and not staged at all so I was so excited when I saw it actually captured him in the air. That jumper was such a different shape and such a quick make, when it does go below 99f give it a try 😆. Have a great weekend 😊🪡
Thank you, I just love making PJs as I wear them every night so it’s fun to have many different pairs! Thanks for watching and taking the time to chat with me 🧵😊
really enjoy all of your vlogs, but a question for you. why do you have an overlocker and a cover stitch machine are they totally different do you use them both or one more than the other🙂🙂
Hi there, that is a great question. An overlocker is used mainly for finishing and trimming seams (especially on knits), so I sew first on my sewing machine a straight stitch and then finish the seams on the overlocker. The Cover Stitch is something I bought about a year ago and now wouldn't be without. It creates the 'twin needle' effect properly on hems and on seams if you like. I used to do the twin needle on my normal machine to finish off T shirts etc but now have this wonderful machine that creates a really professional look and finish to the garments. It isn't necessary to have, but it is used more than I ever thought I would!! Thanks for watching 😊🪡
Love, love, love the buttons! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Cindy, I have a feeling you will see more from me and I would love to make some to put on a cardigan for Winter. Have a good weekend 😊🪡
Posh pyjamas I love them. The buttons are just beautiful Love the history too. Gorgeous photos Thank You for sharing those. 🙌❤️💜💙
Thank you for taking the time to watch! Those original buttons were just amazing, so tiny and how they could have made them in dim lighting etc is amazing. Thanks for your comments 😊🪡
Wonderful to learn about the handmade buttons! So glad the craft is being kept alive - they would look wonderful on a handknit cardigan or even as an accent on a patchwork pillow, I'm thinking.
Oh it was such a lovely thing to do and learn. An accent on a pillow sounds a lovely idea, I had already thought of a cardi. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 😊🧵
Love the buttons very unique great sewing this week an enjoyable video
Thank you, aren’t those buttons fabulous. I can’t wait to make more! Have a good weekend 😊🧵
What a sweet pair of majamas, Carole! The applique is such a nice touch! Those pink pants are fab, and that Style Arc top is my jam! Those buttons are fantastic! So unique, and the history is amazing! I can see how they would be addicting! 😘💗
Thank you Andra, that is really kind, I do love my Jammies!! I can see you in that Sunny top you are right, I love something with a cosy sleeve like that, the poncho we all made had the same thing. Wouldn’t it be hilarious if you ended up with a button kit in your craft monthly subscription 😂. They are wonderful to do. Have a lovely week ahead. 🧵😘xx
well I do love the pj's and that heart is adorable! You have a lot of sewing ahead! I'll be interested to see how the sleeves on the funeral dress go - I have a feeling you'll shorten them else they'll overwhelm you, but maybe not. Such a pretty, flowy dress and the challis is perfect for it.
All the Disney! You all truly are Disney mad (love that expression, so fitting!). Enjoy your time with Katinka! Can't wait to hear all about it. xoxoxoxoxox
Thank you! Everyone laughs at me for making PJs all the time but it is what I wear EVERY night!! I have just cut those sleeves out and you are right....they are HUGE 😆. We certainly are Disney mad, well my daughter and family I, us less so now we are old and grey. I do hope I remember to film when I see Katinka and I have so much to ask her as she is a real pro! I have knitting questions for her as well 😆. Speak soon I am sure xxxxx💗xxxxx
I’ve never been a fan of bat wing/cocoon tops. I’ve never heard of these buttons before however they are so stunning! Wonderful for you to learn how to make them. They will cause an outfit to be more Me Made. This video gave me so many giggles..from the poor manikin to the fattens and beyond! Loved it. Now, girl, you know I love the Disney fabrics. Too cute!
Hi there, I do know what you mean about cocoon tops hence I really sized down on this one! Aren't those buttons such fun? Although I wouldn't have liked to have made them in the thousands years ago. Honestly, that mannequin is a disaster, I don't know why I still use her 😆. Now as for Fatterns.... you see if you go fabric shopping and pattern shopping, surely that is what you are buying...Fatterns?!?!? Got you with the Disney fabric did I 😆Thanks for watching 😊🧵
Hi Carole, so glad you managed the style arc make.
Dorset buttons, I had seen those before somewhere, not sure where. But I had no clue about the history of them. Very interesting.
I love how you always manage to connect with fellow sewers...... that's great.
Enjoy your new granddaughter this weekend. The boys looked very happy at the beach ⛱️. Take care.
It was such a quick easy pattern I was very surprised how well it came out. The history of those buttons is incredible isn't it, what I forgot to say is that the industry more or less ended overnight with the invention of button machine, such a shame. Can't wait to see Chloe again and have another cuddle. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for your comments 😊🪡
Hi Carole, isn’t it nice when you learn something that makes you so happy? It was nice to see you so giddy 😆😆😆
I’m jealous of the piggly pajamas fabric 🤣🤣🤣, I just love it!!!
Have a great weekend!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕
Oh yes Karen, the trouble with me as I always think I won't be able to do something as it's too hard then get so excited when I can!! I've just bought lots more thread to make more buttons 👏🏼. Thanks so much for your comments, I love hearing from you 🧵😘💕
Your grandson is quite the jumper! The little guy has a really nice smile!
Aww he certainly is and it was pure chance I took that photo just when he decided to jump! Those boys are just adorable but then I would say that 😂🥰. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🧵😊
Thanks again for a lovely video Carole your Dorset buttons are beautiful ~ I made a few myself & sewed a small brooch back to them and obviously wore them as a brooch & I also made one as a gift for my friend. Happy sewing Marie x
Thank you! What a lovely idea to make Dorset buttons into brooches, I can see that really working. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comments. Have a good weekend 😊🧵
Carole, I love that heart applique on your PJs. Cute detail. Embroidery always makes it special! Nice coverstitch detail on the sweatshirt. Great job on the buttons. Cartwheel is very impressive! How exciting that you will be meeting Katinka! 💖💖🥰 Be sure to tape some footage with her. It would be cool to see you together! Have a great weekend! 🥰
Hi Grace! Oh I do hope one of us remembers to take some photos etc on Tuesday, when I met Adam and Jen in the UK we were all useless at it! I am glad you approve of the appliqué, that machine certainly helps when I want to add something special. 👏. Have a good weekend 😘❤️
Those buttons 😍😍😍 and I loved your excitement!! Pure joy at a new craft!
I’m going to have to try that Style Arc top now, it looks so great on you !
Thanks Rachael! You would love that Style arc top I'm sure, I definitely want to make another but I warn you they are quite oversized.
I spent about 6 hours on the plane to Canada yesterday making more buttons 🤣, it's addictive. Thanks for watching 😊🧵
Loved those Dorset buttons, thanks for the reference. And I do love Style Arc’s drafting, one of the best of the indies I think.
Aren't they wonderful? To think they made them centuries ago. That is interesting you say about Style Arcs drafting, I have the two other patterns which I'm excited to try. Thanks for being loyal to my channel and for chatting with me 😊💕
Loved the pjs button making is beautiful 😍 another great video Carol 👍💐
Aww thank you so much Sandra! Hope you have a good weekend and have a go at button making! It is such fun 😊🪡
The buttons are lovely and I enjoyed the history about them. Sunny top I've made two so far, and extended the length on a third to dress level looks good, it's my daughter's pattern and she also has made some, the beauty of both of us sewing we share ❤. Action photo of the jump is great, regards Diana from NZ 🎉
Thanks Diana. I was really intrigued when you said you made the Sunny into a dress, that must make a wonderful cocoon shape. I have a feeling my daughter may like the style when she sees it! That jump photo was caught by sheer chance, he absolutely loves that photo 😂. Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Hey Carole, love the pjs and the top. I'd never heard of those buttons, they are beautiful, yours is amazing, a fantastic first attempt. Love the new fattens :-) even the orange, I think you should brave a top and see how you feel. You can always relegate it to the home only drawer! xxxx
Thanks Jen! Those buttons are just such fun to do, you should give them a try, you love new crafts. I love that your choice of words for the orange top....'home only drawer' 😆. Viewers have suggested I keep it for Halloween!!
Have a great week 😊🧵
Carole, I love the PJ's, you go ahead and keep making them, we don't mind! That orange is a little "whoa", definitely for Autumn, you had the same look on your face I usually do when an order comes in "why did I buy this?" We forget because we buy the fabric, but we are already on to another project🦋😆 Those buttons are beautiful too, and so cool to learn a new/old craft.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for the PJ comment! I wear them every night so I need to keep making them 🤣. The orange isn't quite the rust I imagined, it doesn't suit Chris either so may need to think on that 🎃. Thanks for watching and enjoy your weekend 😊🧵
Carole, your Dorset buttons are wonderful. Can hardly wait to see your first garment with Dorset buttons. Your grandsons are beautiful and the “jump” photo is great.
Thank you, I'm imagining a nice cosy jumper or sweater with some matching Dorset buttons! That jump photo was pure chance as he didn't know I was behind him, it just shows pure childhood joy doesn't it! Have a great weekend 😊🧵
Hi Carole! I love the color of those pj's and, yes, you added a new look to the top. Very nice!
Those buttons are amazing!! What a special form of art that is from centuries ago. I think you did a fine job on your buttons. That's really nice that you get to meet up with Katinka. She sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great week!!
Thanks Deb! Hope you are well. I really enjoyed doing those buttons and it was so much simpler than I thought it would be. Had your friend heard of them or made any? Or isn't she crafty? I am so excited to meet with Katinka , I really hope it comes off. Have a great weekend my friend 😊🪡 xxx
I would say that my friend, Elaine, has never made those buttons. She's done a little embroidery (by hand) but not much.
Oh my gosh, Carole! It has been so hot over here lately -- VERY hot! I don't do much of anything out of the air-conditioned house lately and that's the truth! However, we had to go out today because Bella had a vet appointment -- she got the last of her puppy shots and a Rabies shot. Now she doesn't have to go back to the vet until November when she'll be spayed. AND I had a follow-up eye doctor appointment this afternoon where I found out that both eye are healing nicely; my vision is 20/20 in both eyes; and I don't need to go back for 3 months when it will be determined if I need any further surgery for scar tissue removal. I'm doing great though!
Anyway, the actual temperature today got to be around 102 degrees F. The temp along with the humidity factor makes conditions extremely miserable.
By the way, it is "Christmas in August" at The Sewing Studio tomorrow and I am tearing myself away from the house to check it out. Maybe I'll do a little video...
Lovely video Carole. Thank you for highlighting the Dorset buttons - so interesting. I have made the 'v' neck tee several times, also shortened the sleeves on occasion and recently lengthened it to make a t-shirt dress - definitely my go to tee shirt pattern as it's a lovely shape.
Thanks Margaret. I have bought myself some thread to make more buttons and now need to get some rings! I made the V neck and I totally agree with you, it is a lovely shape and not too 'clingy'. Sounds like you really like it too! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
This is fascinating and I think it’s just wonderful they are keeping such a wonderful local craft alive. Such a great story and experience, thanks so much for sharing!
It is just wonderful how so many people are keeping this craft alive and I really didn’t know anything much about it until I applied for the course! Thanks for watching and taking an interest. Have a great weekend 😊🧵
Such cute pajamas, and I love your new top. It looks so cozy. I love learning about new crafts, especially the history behind them. Your buttons came out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. It's so wonderful you get to spend so much time with your granddaughter. I have a new granddaughter coming in November. That makes five girls and one boy.
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments. We are thrilled to be with our Granddaughter again this weekend but after this we won't be able to see her for a month which will be torture!! Luckily I have my lovely Grandsons on the doorstep though 👏🏼. How marvellous for you, another Granddaughter as so soon as well. 5 girls and 1 boy, now that I imagine is expensive 🤣. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I absolutely love the buttons and the history behind Dorset Buttons! It’s great to see a revival of this old craft from centuries ago, Carole! Love all your makes especially the pjs. Great vlog!
Thank you Mary, it is wonderful to think there are people striving hard to keep this craft alive and what a fun thing it is to do as well! Thanks so much for your lovely comments especially the PJs which I thought I would get teased about 😆 Have a lovely weekend 😊🪡
I love all your makes! Pajamas are the best. The buttons are awesome!! I had never seen any like them. The floral top your wearing in the button clip is beautiful also. I’m a little jealous that your meeting up with Katinka! I enjoy her channel so much also. ❤
You are so kind Diann 🥰. The buttons were such fun to make and as you can see I loved doing them! That floral top was the Patina blouse I made a couple of months ago. It is my 'posh going out' blouse 🤣. I hope I remember to film on Tuesday when Katinka comes. Have a wonderful weekend 😊🧵
LOVE your pajama make! Very, very pretty!!! 🥰 The heart embroidery on the front of the shirt was a great addition and I agree that it really pulled it all together. Nice touch!!! Your Style Arc top looks so comfortable and the tie-dyed look fabric is a perfect match for the pattern style, IMHO. The Dorsett buttons are really cool! Never seen anything like them before. The tree button is absolutely amazing! Such talented people in this world! So glad you enjoyed your class and now have a fun something to do on your upcoming flight. Enjoy your grandbaby time. Just love the smell of babies!!! ❤ Orange fabric: Maybe a couple of T-shirts for your grandboys? (BTW: I'm a Tigger fan 😉)
Thanks Dori!!! It has been mentioned about making Halloween outfits for the boys so I'm guessing it maybe is a bit too orange for me 🤣🎃. I loved making those buttons so I can't wait to get some more supplies for it. I think they would look so cool on a jumper or cardi. I wish I had bought much more of the tie dye fabric, I did buy some darker pink purple stuff the year before and made a lovely top out of that. You share the love of Tigger with my hubby, I always used to find him annoying 🤣😂. Thanks for your company as always xx😊
I love the Dorset buttons. I think I made something like that when I was a little girl. It was in one of my Mom's craft books. I want to try it again. I love the look of them, especially on hand knit items.
How marvellous that you had made one of those buttons before, hope you do have another go. As you say, on a knitted cardigan or jumper they could look so pretty 😊🧵
Your Dorset button is lovely, as are your pj’s! I love that blue floral top you’re wearing, looks so nice on you. I have that pattern cut out to sew over the weekend. I’ve not made it before, but have made the cardigan several times. In fact, I made one out of a light blue/white vertical stripe knit, and have worn it as a top by itself! The New Look v-neck top pattern is my absolute favorite tee pattern. The “v” is not too deep or wide, and the top itself is just fitted enough :) Hope you like it as well! I love the pics you include at the end, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your comments. I have made the cardi from that pattern as well but yours sounds so much more interesting that mine in the stripe! I am so pleased to hear about that V Neck top being a winner, I have admired it for a long time but just never found the right fabric for it. I can’t wait to try it now! Thanks so much. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Beautiful PJs and wow - those pink pants (trousers!?) are amazing! I really like your Sunny top. I made my first Style Arc pattern this week and also found I’ll need to size down because my cardigan came out a little big. Your buttons came out amazingly well. I’m so excited about you meeting with Katinka - that is so cool!! Have a fabulous weekend full of cuddles!! Xx 💞
Thanks Izzy, I forgot to say I have you to credit for the pink linen trousers! Would you believe Katie and I are going to wear them when we go to see Barbie at the cinema next week 😆😆💗. It isn't just me with the Style Arc sizing then, I will watch out for that with the other two patterns and of course the Ponte Trousers!!! I hope Katinka and I remember to take some photos! Have a wonderful weekend xxx💗😊
You have been busy! I have the Sunny Top from Style Arc and now I have seen your version I think I need to get it made up! I bought some viscose jersey a while back that I think will be perfect for it. Great job on your buttons, so good to be able to take part in such an old, traditional craft. Nice to see you 😊
Hi there, yes that top in a viscose jersey will be lovely! I will certainly be making another as was such a quick project. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😊🪡
Those buttons are lovely. I love the new makes. Oh the beach is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Thank you for all your lovely comments, you are so kind. Have a great weekend 😊🪡
Carole. The fabrics you shared are all beautiful. But best of all, thank you for sharing your pictures. Sending Light and Love to you and your wonderful family. ❤
Thank you Maureen, that is such a wonderful saying ' Light and Love', I will treasure that. 😊💗
I love your videos Carole and I enjoyed the Dorset buttons.Your excitement by this project was plain to see and what a good job you made of your first button. It is so rewarding and so valuable to keep these traditional crafts alive,the examples you showed are beautiful. You have inspired me to make some PJS, yours look so fresh and pretty and I have similar fabric which I didn’t know what to do with.Your beach photos are really good and reminded me of Summer holidays with my boys in Cornwall. They are grown men now but the memories remain.Thank you so much .💐
Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. I get teased by viewers for making PJs but I love handmade ones so much. I get to choose the fabric and at the end of the day, they are the constant thing I wear every night! There is something special about doing a craft that goes back centuries and doing it in the same place it was done as well is mind blowing! I was very excited as you can tell 😆. We have had so few chances to go down to the beach as this Summer has been so poor hasn't it, we just snapped at the chance on Wednesday. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again 😊🪡
You must have a huge pj wardrobe 🤣 🧵 Love the pink pants - those are fun! 🧵 YAY! I'm so happy you love your new top - the fabric is so beautiful 🥰 Style Arc patterns usually run big, so it's not uncommon to have to size down. I have the Sunny top pattern - you've inspired me to make it sooner than I was planning!! 🧵 The button-making looked so interesting and yours came out fabulous! I'm not surprised, you are so talented.
Ok... I will admit.. the shelf I store my pjs on is maybe getting a little tight when I tried to jam these new ones in earlier 🤣. BUT we have so many seasons in the UK, so many types of PJs needed! I can't wait to see your Sunny top and I will definitely be making another 👏🏼. The button making is so much easier than I imagined and I'm definitely going to explore more designs, they are just so lovely to do. Not sure about me being talented but I'll take the compliment 😁😘. Thanks for watching xxx
Your Dorset buttons are fantastic.
Thank you, I really enjoyed doing them and have played around with more recently. 🧵😊
Do you think Chris would like the orange fabric for a shirt? My husband loves orange. I look forward to your videos and the passionate enthusiasm you show toward your craft and viewers! Such fun…😊
After I read your comment I held up the Orange fabric to Chris’s face and …NO! It did not suit him at all 😂. T shirts for the boys for Halloween I think!!! Thank you so much for watching and being so kind with your comments. Enjoy your weekend 😊🧵
I love the top you have on , love the fabric. I love making pjs too and yours are so nice looking. I’m going to try and find out how to make the Dorset buttons.
Thank you! I do hope you can find a video on the Dorset Buttons. The one I did was fairly simple and our whole group picked it up without a problem. Let me know how you get on. 😊🪡
Great makes, loved your enthusiasm for the buttons. I have made some, but a long time ago, maybe one to revisit for some statement buttons on a slouchy cardigan, so many ideas, so little time!
Those buttons would be amazing on a cardigan you are right! Thanks so much for your comment and I do hope you make some more to go with your Autumn projects perhaps but as you say, so little time! 😊🪡
I admire your ability to sew so many things. I start and get stuck. So many UFO’s.
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that Anne. It sounds like you attempt far trickier things than me though! Is there anything I can help you with? I am no expert but I would hate to think you are battling alone 😊🪡🧵
That’s so sweet.I’ve been sewing for a long time and stopped because it got cheaper to buy clothing. I’ve gone from teenager,to university,to teaching and now retirement with a lot of weight gain to go along with the lifestyle changes. My waist and bust are about the same size and hips are a titch bigger. I had a very different shape when I was younger.I’m with you on bags. Adam makes it look so easy. Something that perhaps would be of use is how to match patterns to fabrics…colours to get different effects. I follow all of the ladies in your group as well as Adam. Michelle is the closest in shape to me but I’m 6 inches taller and not brave about colours. Maybe all of you could do a collab on fabric and pattern matching….to get a bespoke finish. I much prefer bespoke to “professional”.🥰
Carole, your makes are so nice. Oh, those buttons are beautiful. They are so very different. Enjoy your weekend visiting with Chloe and her parents.
Thanks Carol, aren't those buttons so lovely? I really enjoyed making them as you can tell! Hope you have a good weekend and thanks again 😊🪡
Love the pjs, very pretty
Thank you very much Karen, you can't go wrong with PJs!! Have a good weekend 😊🪡
Your reaction to your orange fabric was so funny. I love orange. I have autumn colouring, so it looks good on me. My summer capsule wardrobe that I'm still working on, is based on orange this year. But if you aren't an autumn, I could see it might not be your favourite colour choice. I'm the same way with cool tone pinks and blues.
I held up the orange fabric to Chris to see if it would work better for him...it didn't 🤣. I will make something from it though or as another viewer said, making the boys Halloween costumes from it 🤣🎃. Rust works for me but not orange sadly but yes with Autumn colouring it would be fantastic! Thanks for watching and your comment 😊🧵
You’ll look great in orange!!! Great with skin and hair
Do you think? I will most probably make a long sleeve T shirt with it as it is a change from endless blue 😆🧡Thanks for watching 😊🪡
I love those cool buttons. I never knew a button like that existed. And as far as the orange fabric…make pajamas!,,😂
You are killing me with the orange pjs!! 😆😆🧡 To be honest, I have lived in this area for 23 years and I hadn't heard of them until my Mum made some at her craft club. I need to make more though and perhaps I could sew them on my.....wait for it........PJ's!!!!!! 🪡😊
Hi Carole. I think the shirt is very pretty! I have to be bold enough and make a sleeveless shirt one of these days! As much as I love PJ's, I am surprised I have not made any for myself yet, but it's coming. I have seen that top you made that Michelle told you about, and it looks really nice. The wagon wheel button is adorable. You did an awesome job with that.
My son's favorite color is orange and he walked in to give me breakfast and saw the fabric on my TV and said, ooh, that's nice😂😂😂.
Oh my word that is hilarious re my orange fabric! Would you like me to send it to your son?! Someone has said it would be good for halloween 😆😆😆🎃. I will make a t shirt with it I'm sure or something! I really loved doing that button as it was such fun to do. Thanks for watching my friend xx
@@socarole66 Lololol. No, I want to see what you come up with it! 😁😁😁
Those buttons!
Thanks!!! Aren't they so sweet, I can't wait to get some supplies and make more. Give them a try! 😊🪡
I look forward to hearing about your time with Katinka! How fun you get to meet her. I love her channel also and have been watching since she started.
I am really excited to meet with her. We have such a wonderful community going here and the chance to meet somebody in person is a chance not to be missed! There will be a full report...if we remember to film 😆 Thanks for watching 😊🪡
Cool buttons❤
Thank you! They were such fun to make 😊🪡
Love your vlogs Carol, always very interesting, entertaining and something knew to learn. 😊❤
Thank you Marian, if you have a ring handy about that size, then give a Dorset Button a go! There are lots of RUclips videos out there and it is great fun, as I now know! 😊🪡
Those buttons are so great. As for that orange striped fabric, make pajama pants😂.
Thank you! Those buttons are such good fun to make and PJs in Orange? now that would be something 😂🧵
Hello, Carole! I’m so impressed with your buttons, I would love to try my hand at making one. They are lovely, I just know they can’t be washed, can they? Love the pjs such cute fabric. That orange fabric , wow, such a great color for Halloween. Maybe a costume for the boys. All your fabric looks so nice. I have ordered from a new to me company called ISeeFabric, they specialize in natural fibers and some of their fabrics are pre washed and from recycled fibers, we shall see what happens. Unfortunately they are here in the US , but they probably ship overseas, I don’t know about the charges though. I just love that photo of your grandson jumping into the water, he’s a good jumper, so high, and what a quick photographer you are to capture it! Love the Style Arc top, I might try it this winter, certainly not now, it was 99 degrees F in the shade yesterday, it’s so miserable outside. Have a good weekend.
Hi Sue. Thanks for taking the time to comment as usual. Re the buttons, if I am honest, probably the only thing I would sew them on would be a knitted cardi or something like that and if I was washing that it would be on a gentle wool cycle anyway and line dried. Love that you say the orange fabric would be suitable for halloween 🎃. That jumping photo was pure luck and not staged at all so I was so excited when I saw it actually captured him in the air. That jumper was such a different shape and such a quick make, when it does go below 99f give it a try 😆. Have a great weekend 😊🪡
Nice button 👌 I'm like you like to make Pjs dressing gowns recently made Sewgiril pattern Pippy pajamas comes with a pj bag also very good pattern
Thank you, I just love making PJs as I wear them every night so it’s fun to have many different pairs! Thanks for watching and taking the time to chat with me 🧵😊
really enjoy all of your vlogs, but a question for you. why do you have an overlocker and a cover stitch machine are they totally different do you use them both or one more than the other🙂🙂
Hi there, that is a great question. An overlocker is used mainly for finishing and trimming seams (especially on knits), so I sew first on my sewing machine a straight stitch and then finish the seams on the overlocker. The Cover Stitch is something I bought about a year ago and now wouldn't be without. It creates the 'twin needle' effect properly on hems and on seams if you like. I used to do the twin needle on my normal machine to finish off T shirts etc but now have this wonderful machine that creates a really professional look and finish to the garments. It isn't necessary to have, but it is used more than I ever thought I would!! Thanks for watching 😊🪡