I give you so much credit for homeschooling your children. It's apparent your family is very bonded. It's a pleasure to watch. Loved your fabric and patterns. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them. Please keep making these videos. They are so uplifting.
I agree with you--sewing does wait for us. I took about a 15 year break from sewing and returned to it last year. About the time I started watching youtube sewing videos. :-) Thanks for the inspiration.
That sounds like me, Deborah. I took a long break from sewing. I regret it now, but what’s done is done. See? That’s why I have to buy all these fabrics and patterns!! I’m making up for lost time!!😂
I agree about the love of sewing. It is my sanctuary. I’ve been sewing since I was a child and saw my Gram make dresses out of printed feed bags. I cut the foot off of a sock and slid the brand new dress right up on my Barbie doll and I was hooked. I’ve made everything you could imagine. The fun never ends. Thanks Vivmom for the fun videos.
You are SO right-I've always felt that sewing was "my friend!"! I can't believe you said that- wanted to reach through that screen and high five you! Congratulations on your home schooling career with your children. It's obvious you've done a great job with them; they seem like great kids.
I've now watched 3 of ur videos today. The date is 1/21/2023 and I am enjoying them all over again and yes u r correct sewing is a friend that waits for us. You have magic in your enthusiasm that channels to those of us that love the craft. Look forward to ur videos because you always manage to spark my engine to get back to it. Thank you SO MUCH for the time you give us VIVMOM!!
I love the “sewing waits for you” comment. I’ve been a hospice nurse for many years and just retired earlier than I expected. The good part is that I have fallen back in love with sewing and your videos give me the courage to start back tackling apparel. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Candy, for your work in hospice care.💕That takes a special dedication and a truly compassionate person. I am certain you comforted many and helped to ease families’ pain in the midst of saying goodbye. On a lighter note, I’m overjoyed that you’re interested in sewing again! Like you, I fell back in love with sewing after many years away. Except it’s better this time around because I have the luxury of time. I’m happy that you’re here!
You're right about sewing as a way to self soothe. Go to the machine and receive the calming comfort of creating something useful and beautiful. Really love your videos!
Congratulations on completing your 20-years home-schooling career! What a start in life you've given your children! "Sewing waits for us" - it qualifies as my mantra. I shall stop fretting over sewing not done knowing that my sewing will wait for me! Happy sewing!
Thanks for this sweet message, Kerstin.💕And yes - no more fretting. Life intrudes all the time on our hobbies and free time. It’ll all be there when you get a breather.
I like the comment “sewing waits for us”. Had brain surgery 3yrs ago, just picking it back up again now. need the relearn a lot but so great for the brain. Thank you
So thankful your surgery was a success, Carole! Sewing will be great for the brain, as you say. I did a video about the surprising benefits of sewing and knitting, and there are all sorts of brain and health benefits. Prayers for your continued recovery and healing!🌺
Viv, you are so right. I’m in the middle of my cancer journey and every day I go into my sewing room and sit surrounded by fabrics, sewing machine, ribbons and buttons, scissors, needles and thread. It’s this room that has grounded me, has given me joy even though I’m not able to sew right now. It will wait for me. My sewing has got me through good times and bad, it’s there, it’s my haven, my safe place. Keep up your inspirational videos.xx
Blessings on you and prayers for a full recovery, tennyson effie.💕Sewing has carried through so many of us. And it brings back a lot of great memories of moms and grandmas (not so many dads and grandpas, but perhaps them too - lol) as we forge ahead with our own creativity. It will be there for you when you’re ready. Thanks so much for writing.
Aww, yes, I agree with you! Sewing soothes my soul and refreshes me. I appreciate that I have online “friends” such as you to have fun seeing your fabrics, patterns and monthly makes. When I sew, I am alone, but when watching you, I am enjoying your company and having a nice chat with a friend. Sewing has helped me get through many changes, it’s a good thing!
Congratulations to Colin! And big congrats to you, Viv! I homeschooled my 3 children all the way K-12 and I remember the struggles and heartaches but also the joy and happiness of these years. Looking back, glad we did it... but it was tough! I celebrated big time when we were done! They all went on to college. My greatest moment was this last Christmas when my 30 years old son said thank you to us for the wonderful childhood he had, the great values instilled in him and the tools given to him to be successful in life. Yes! How sweet the sound!!! I am sure you’ll get that feedback in a few years from Colin!!! So big big congrats to you! You did it!!! Now go sew and buy fabric. You deserve it. I enjoy your videos and your pretty smile. Thank you for the time you put into it. XO
Yes Sewing does wait for you! It waited for me, and it definitely sooths my soul! Going through a bad car accident, loss of my job, and an end to a 30-yr marriage but it's always there when i want to enjoy creativity and get my mind off things! You are absolutely right!
Viv, you inspire me to be a better mom. I watch you for the fabric and sewing, but anytime I’ve seen you with your children I think, “will my babies (4,3 and 1) be like that with me one day?!” You can just truly see what grounded, well developed young adults they are! And the wonderful relationship you have with them! Anyways, thanks for another great video! 🥰
Great video, Viv! Your son reminds me of a young Leonardo "Titanic" DiCaprio. Love it that he chose some cool cowboy fabric. 🐴Congrats, too, on 🎓Colin's graduation and 18th birthday🎂‼️And congratulations to YOU👑🌟🛢Happy retirement! Love your fabrics and patterns. Can't wait to see those wide-legged pants in wild colors! God bless!
I homeschool my children as well. I have one graduating next year and then my last one the year after that! No wonder I like your style! My 17 year old son asks me all the time to to taper/sew his pants in. Thx for all your videos!
Thanks, deech! Congrats to you for home schooling your children. It isn’t for everyone, but when it feels right for your family, it’s wonderful.👍Oh yes...taking in the legs on pants for Colin is essential!!
My kids grew up too , and I find sewing as new activity for me to keep me busy and happy. You are right about it. You inspired me to sew more and do not give up if something going wrong. I am waiting video about pants.
Your Son is adorable. And I think the 🐎 would make great shorts too. "But bandanas it is" as you say .lol. I love the border print. Rayon challie . I'm a plus size girl but that's what I was thinking I'd make a midi sun 👗 love watching you.
Well, Happy Father’s Day to your hubby, and (always a) Happy Sunday to y’all! On Grandma assignment this weekend, still recuperating from an all-family camping trip with seven grandchildren! I love your ending on this video... you are so correct, sewing DOES wait for you! I love that sentiment. Congratulations 🎉 to Colin on his graduation, and Congratulations to you on completion of the monumental task of your homeschooling! That is remarkable and such a wonderful gift to have given to your children, your family and your future generations. Such good seed you have sown into their hearts and lives that will continue to bear fruit throughout all the generations, the fruit of which will be good. JOB WELL DONE!!🏅🏆 Now back to fabric... maybe Colin + Viv will have a new line of ‘guy wear’ with those statement shorts - LOVE THOSE!! Enjoyed the video- Always good to hear from you!🎈
You could almost make me cry with this note, NK. That part about bearing fruit - I struggle with that. I ask God what I can possibly be doing that would be considered “bearing fruit” and I come up with little to nothing...and then you come along with this!!! Yes, the same weekend that I was searching my soul and coming up empty. Thank you a million times for imparting your generous words that have completely uplifted me this Sunday morning.💕And a camping trip with 7 grandchildren deserves massive recovery time, preferably with your feet up and a cool drink in one hand, your head reclined and a gentle breeze blowing.🌴What a sweet Grandma! I’ll pass along your good wishes to Colin; he’s at the beach with other seniors from our beloved church group. A momentous and bittersweet occasion, plus one in which they can cut loose and relax. All good. Love you, NK!
Hi Viv, love the wide leg pants. Congratulations to Colin on his graduation. Our passion for sewing is always there when we're ready to pick it up again. Thanks for sharing great videos. Val🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️
I,m 73 and you encouraged me to start sewing again. I decided to go back to wearing some simple dresses.I would love it if you had a little fashion show like about 10 patterns that you think would be great for a beginner. Thank you so much for all your encouragement. I love all your videos. Your family is so supportive. How lucky you are.
Go Barbara Anne!! That’s fantastic that you’ve returned to sewing. I can give you some cute, simple dress ideas right here!🌺 (None of these require closures like zips or buttons): New Look 6352 (wovens) New Look 6340 (wovens) New Look 6449 (knit pullover dress, I have a construction video up about this one) Simplicity 8640 (wovens, nice in linen) Simplicity 8332 (wovens, I’ve made it 4 times!) Vogue 9022 (wovens) Vogue 8968 (wovens) McCall’s 7122 (knits) Kwik Sew 4173 (knits) Kwik Sew 3956 (wovens)
Just found your videos a few days ago and have been "binge watching." I really enjoy them with your ideas, pattern reviews and seeing the fabrics that you have purchased. I just bought some fabric (80% cotton, 20% poly--or at least that is what was marked on the bolt at JoAnn's) to make a kimono style jacket for myself. It has turned out to be a "PIA". But I am determined to win this contest. Between my stabilizing tape and wax paper, I am giving it a good fight. I have sewn clothes for my two girls for years, then gave it up when they left for college--then married and moved away. I am now retired and doing some baby quilts, lap quilts, and now after finding your videos and a few others, starting to get interested in sewing items for myself again. You are a delight to watch. You are funny and uplifting and I enjoy your laughter. At any rate, you have helped to inspire me and I thank you for that. Keep them coming. (From Alabama, your new friend, Pat) P.S. I was not aware of all the discounts and special prices on patterns at Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Walmart. Thanks for the heads up. We have all three stores where I live and I plan to check them out thoroughtly...
Hi Linda, welcome! My sister quilts and I sew garments, and we joke that one thing we DO share is an adoration of fabrics. You quilt and sew garments, and my hat is off. Huzzah!! Don’t feel you need to change a thing if you’re content doing what you’re doing. I have heard from many viewers who sewed “back in the day.” I was one of them myself - I took years off after having the third baby at age 38 (now that was a surprise!) and then made a dress in late 2016. I was hooked. And here I am today - meeting the most wonderful seamstresses and quilters. It’s been absolutely marvelous.🌺
Just loving the chat as well today...when I sew , anything that was a problem or concern vanishes , as my mind is continually in a creative mode. Then add some good old music....heavenly! It’s so nice to see how you love the fabric , patterns and your ideas are inspiring too.Happy sewing! Happy Birthday to your son and congratulations on graduating!
Yes i would definitely enjoy watching you sew those pants. I will looking thru my fabrics and patterns and sew with you ❤️ love love your videos i have mentioned before. Congratulations 🎉 Collin hope you have an amazing time at the 🌊. Thank u Vivmon for sharing all the goodies of sewing 🤗
My son used to love to pick out the fabric for his shorts back in the `90s. He's now in his mid-30's and is my second pair of eyes when I need a coordinating quilt fabric. He'll still come see what I'm working on and pick out dress fabric for his daughter. I live in VA, about 2 hrs away from OBX . The weather is supposed to be beautiful next week.
Love the blouse. Congratulations, Colin. Techno fabric would make a Colin shirt, and flannel plaid would be a great Brad shirt. Can't wait to see what you do with all the fabric.
Congratulations to you and Colin for his graduation! My youngest granddaughter "promotes " from 8th grade today! She will be joining her older brother and sister at high school in September. Love all the fabric! And of course, love the patterns. Yes to wide leg pants making! As with you, sewing is my happy place...most of the time! And yes, it is always there waiting for my return. Waiting to reward me with kudos for a job well done! Always encouraging to try something new. So excited you posted today. And love the blouse. Going to try to sew a couple before I go to Hawaii in 3 weeks. Looking forward to your next video! 😊
Massive congratulations to Colin; I’ll pray all goes well for his trip!!! Also a massive congratulations to you for finishing a successful 20 year project!!! I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who went through a bit of an identity crisis after my youngest graduated. I think that’s because homeschooling can be so all encompassing and demanding at times that it almost felt as if it was a part of who I was. I’m so happy you have sewing and a channel with thousands of lovely followers to encourage you as you transition into non-homeschooling life again. I’m so happy to see your channel doing so well. I know that your viewership has taken off because of your generosity of spirit in sharing what you know and in the process you’ve been a great encouragement to others. I pray God will continue to bless you both!!!
You are so right about sewing will wait for you. Sewing has also been a stress reducer for me and so fulfilling when creating something new. When life changes happen sewing is there for you. Congratulations to your son on his graduation. That is so great he is interested in fabric to turn it into something to wear. Enjoy your videos and look forward to them.
Awesome video. Great fabric. Great prices. I agree entirely that sewing is our friend just waiting for when we're ready. Your son seems like a nice young man. We need good men in this world.😊
Was so excited to see your newest video. Congratulations to your son and a job well done to you. Always wonderful to hear young adults going on church trips. I always think of you when I’m buying patterns and have to laugh when we end up with the same ones. Can’t wait to see the pants
I love all your videos, but this one is my favorite! It was wonderful to see your son's quiet enthusiasm. Also, I am hoping that I can learn from you on how to buy fabric on-line because you definitely know what you are doing there - great choices. Lastly, your comments about moving on to new stages in life hit home and brought a tear actually. Some of my recent changes have been very tough but there are so many great gifts remaining, including sewing and your videos. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Hi Viv! I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your channel I’ve loved every minute of it I think you’re a sweet lady and I’ve enjoyed every video I’ve watched. I too have an 18-year-old boy that has just graduated & can’t wait to see what these young men accomplish. I haven’t sewn much in the last several years. looking forward to getting back into it and you have inspired me to do that. Thank you.
Hi Viv, I love your videos, you're so fun to watch. And when your family joins you it is even more special. My 8 year old daughter would love the horse fabric. Happy sewing!
I really like the boarder print. Congratulations on homeschooling all those years! And I totally agree with you, sewing just waits and when the time is right, you go for it!! I enjoyed seeing all your fabric. I'm thinking that I just might try those "wild" pants! Lol
I know what you mean about seeing being good for the soul. I've made craft items for friends and it's so rewarding to see the appreciation on their face when you give that gift to them. But when I finish a garment for myself it is so self satisfying. Love your videos Vivmom, I'm living in the UK and you make me feel less homesick for the US. I love your attitude towards life. God bless.
Thank you for your words at the end! It is so true that sewing is a comfort during stressful times. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now going through chemo. At first I was frozen by anxiety but I slowly picked up some sewing projects and found it to be very helpful in getting my mind off of the bad news for awhile. Plus I have some new clothes, kitchen accessories and a quilt is nearing finish. I love the blouse you’re wearing and your pattern shares are very helpful. Congrats to Colin and to you for your dedication to home schooling.
Congrats to Colin and to you and your husband! My husband and I are raising our 17-year-old grandson. We sort of “obtained” him two years ago. It’s a lot of work especially since we are in our sixties. Wouldn’t change a thing though...we love him. Anyway..getting back on topic-I have made one Amazing Design dress and it is so ugly and awful..lol...I am about to cut it up to make a baby dress for my great niece. So...I am glad you mentioned sewing as soothing to the soul. It is for me too. A life change for me happened two months ago when my eldest son and his wife moved to Texas. I started garment sewing (again..used to then went to quilting). I have been watching your videos, Sewing at Midnight and TomKat Stitchery. You ladies have been inspiring. I am into making a capsule wardrobe at the moment and so far I LOVE EVERYTHING I have made. Minus the ugly dress of course.
Congratulations, Colin!!! 👏👏👏 Would love to hear his plans for college - I know he has a very bright future ahead! Enjoy your trip to the Outer Banks, Colin! As he is moving into a new phase, I know you are too. I remember those days. Our two girls finished high school in 1992 and 1995, so it’s been a while. Moving our older daughter off to Texas A&M (we’re in north Texas, the Dallas area) was actually more difficult than giving her away in marriage 5 years later. I guess it was that very first letting go. Passages. It’s so wonderful that we have the Lord to help us as we walk through all the changes in life! Bless you! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us!
I am 76 years young and recently subscribed to your youtube .Well you have really enspired me i am waiting for patterns and fabric to arrive so i can get cracking thanks so much x
Great video! Love the Del Mar shorts. I have that fabric and am getting ready to make a sundress out of it. Would love to see a wide leg pants construction video. Congrats to Colin on his graduation. 👍
I am making shirts for my husband due to your inspiration! He loves it. We’ve been married almost 49 years, and I have never sewn for him. I was also tired of purchasing patterns I already own (I have 100’s). So I listed them numerically on large colored index cards and carry them in my purse. I have wide columns to add the new buys! Works great! I color code them; Simplicity is green, Butterick is blue, McCalls yellow, Vogue is orange, etc. Some of the others brands share the same color. I so much look forward to your videos! Linda from Washington State.
I like that. "Sewing waits for you." Congratulations, Colin. Enjoy your Senior trip. I love that he is fabric aware. He picked out a good one, that's for sure. I couldn't tell he had long hair, but the bandana should be great. Love your pics and look forward to the makes; especially those wide leg pants. Would you piece (quilt) the fabric or try to find something that already looks like that. I'm not up on the latest available. Either would be fun. Thanks for posting.
You speak my language! After some trauma and a long dry spell, I finally set up my sewing room, and found your channel. Thank you for sharing your sewing! It's helping to re-ignite my love of sewing and creating and have my pattern and fabric picked out for my project, and I'm thrilled to have found you and your community! 💖
What a fabulous haul! A skort - thank you for sharing that pattern. I have a skort I purchased at Walmart years ago and want to make one and have been searching for a pattern - BINGO! next sale that one is mine. Congratulations on the successful raising and educating of those beautful kids! You ROCK!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Good job mom. I homeschooled 3 kids for 14 years back in the 1980’s and 90’s. It is such a strange feeling to be done but amazing to see how your kids grow and change. What a gift you have given your children. I now have 2 grandchildren that are being homeschooled. I wouldn’t trade our decision (we were considered weird and it was against the law in our state when we started) for anything. God’s blessings on you and your family as you start you new phase of life. Your videos are very inspiring. Just need to make some room in my craft room so I can get to sewing. (By the way my hot flashes lasted 10 years. Sorry🥵)
That's amazing, my children won't go near fabric just because I do -- the old parent separation syndrome. A bandana out of the horse fabric will be lovely but the pattern is large enough it may be difficult to show it off in such a small make. A pair of shorts sounds like the way to go. I like the red & black square viscose fabric. Not sure what I'd make with it but it's a fun design. If Collin likes it, great! My daughter when growing up use to pick out the most unusual fabrics, ones that I would question. But after making them up they were awesome! So designer rich. Those designer pants look like their out of African prints. It is such a sixties look, which I'm not so excited about but it was all about comfort (the momo dresses, wide legged pants and double knit fabrics for fit) which I'm all for.
The struggle IS real. I’m 10 years into the personal tropical moments. Colin is just too darn cute and you are not broad. Love the top you are wearing.
Congratulations, Colin on your graduation! And happy birthday! It's cool to see you picking some awesome fabrics, too! I was inspired to look for an old pattern that I have - but only part of it was in the envelope. I got on ebay and *found* it! Don't know if I would have done that without all your stories of finding good stuff there! Thanks! I have that pattern you are wearing, and am so glad. It looks good on you! I've been thinking of you sewing while I have been lately. It's fun! Thanks for showing us your great hauls of patterns and fabric. Hugs!
How cute is Colin the horse fabric is so vivid it will look great 👍 your top that your wearing viv is so cute love the sleeves and hem and once again lovely fabrics think my favourite is the boarder print one xx
Yaay, Colin! I live on a wee tropical island. Men here sew because, you know, you need sails for your boat, tote bags, seat cushions for your boat, costumes for carnival and OH , YEAH, they like to wear clothes! But good for Colin for liking fabric even if he doesn't (YET?) sew. :-)
I also HS my children and I know exactly what you mean to have something after to do that you love to help fill the void. Congratulations on Collins graduating. Thanks for sharing- I got a little stressed with the pile of fabric though... lol. Have a blessed sewing day
Came home from work and had lunch and sat down to watch your video. Made my day Viv! A big double CONGRATS to Colin on his 18th and graduation. What a lovely son. He must model the bandana. Your haul is awesome once again. I've completed a top and trousers since I got home on 5 weeks. I'm so slow. Have a great week. 🙏🤸♀️💙🌸🥀
We are starting our homeschooling adventure this next school year. Not the first time but is our last. She will be starting 7th grade and we are going to try to keep it going till the end. Love that your son is interested and bounces ideas off of you. My son always rolled his eyes at me and my daughter just sighs and walks over to the books, unless something catches her eyes. I am slowly teaching her. Love the shirt you are wearing! That is a pattern I didn't get because I didn't think I would like any of them but I really like that so I am going to have to get it.
I just drink up your positive energy. Forwarding this vlog to my little sewing group from Glasgow to spread the sewing love. Congrats to your son on graduation. He is adorable and good luck to him on his future 💕💕
Thank you, Lisa! What a sweet note for me to find this Wednesday morning. My son is having a wonderful week at the Outer Banks (North Carolina) catching crabs on the beach (they do release them, I was relieved to know, but then again he’s an animal lover), playing basketball, gathering for Bible study and swimming. Ah youth! Well, I’m here with my sewing machine and could stand to make better use of it. It’s awfully lovely to sit and read kind comments. Hello to Glasgow!😃
I give you so much credit for homeschooling your children. It's apparent your family is very bonded. It's a pleasure to watch.
Loved your fabric and patterns. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them. Please keep making these videos. They are so uplifting.
I agree with you--sewing does wait for us. I took about a 15 year break from sewing and returned to it last year. About the time I started watching youtube sewing videos. :-) Thanks for the inspiration.
That sounds like me, Deborah. I took a long break from sewing. I regret it now, but what’s done is done. See? That’s why I have to buy all these fabrics and patterns!! I’m making up for lost time!!😂
Colin has discovered that he can stand out and be distinct by choosing his own fabric. Fantastic. Self expression is everything. Well done.
I agree about the love of sewing. It is my sanctuary. I’ve been sewing since I was a child and saw my Gram make dresses out of printed feed bags. I cut the foot off of a sock and slid the brand new dress right up on my Barbie doll and I was hooked. I’ve made everything you could imagine. The fun never ends. Thanks Vivmom for the fun videos.
You are SO right-I've always felt that sewing was "my friend!"! I can't believe you said that- wanted to reach through that screen and high five you! Congratulations on your home schooling career with your children. It's obvious you've done a great job with them; they seem like great kids.
I've now watched 3 of ur videos today. The date is 1/21/2023 and I am enjoying them all over again and yes u r correct sewing is a friend that waits for us. You have magic in your enthusiasm that channels to those of us that love the craft. Look forward to ur videos because you always manage to spark my engine to get back to it. Thank you SO MUCH for the time you give us VIVMOM!!
I love the “sewing waits for you” comment. I’ve been a hospice nurse for many years and just retired earlier than I expected. The good part is that I have fallen back in love with sewing and your videos give me the courage to start back tackling apparel. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Candy, for your work in hospice care.💕That takes a special dedication and a truly compassionate person. I am certain you comforted many and helped to ease families’ pain in the midst of saying goodbye. On a lighter note, I’m overjoyed that you’re interested in sewing again! Like you, I fell back in love with sewing after many years away. Except it’s better this time around because I have the luxury of time. I’m happy that you’re here!
I So enjoy watching you and your nice family! I love the 60's also and all of your fabrics you talk about.❤️💜❤️
You're right about sewing as a way to self soothe. Go to the machine and receive the calming comfort of creating something useful and beautiful. Really love your videos!
Yes to the pants and yes to enjoying sewing👍👏👍🙂
Congratulations on completing your 20-years home-schooling career! What a start in life you've given your children!
"Sewing waits for us" - it qualifies as my mantra. I shall stop fretting over sewing not done knowing that my sewing will wait for me! Happy sewing!
Thanks for this sweet message, Kerstin.💕And yes - no more fretting. Life intrudes all the time on our hobbies and free time. It’ll all be there when you get a breather.
When you say what you are planning on sewing with your fabric hauls, I can see it. I want to go shopping and buy fabric, now! Yay! Thank you!💞💞💞
I like the comment “sewing waits for us”. Had brain surgery 3yrs ago, just picking it back up again now.
need the relearn a lot but so great for the brain. Thank you
So thankful your surgery was a success, Carole! Sewing will be great for the brain, as you say. I did a video about the surprising benefits of sewing and knitting, and there are all sorts of brain and health benefits. Prayers for your continued recovery and healing!🌺
Viv, you are so right. I’m in the middle of my cancer journey and every day I go into my sewing room and sit surrounded by fabrics, sewing machine, ribbons and buttons, scissors, needles and thread. It’s this room that has grounded me, has given me joy even though I’m not able to sew right now. It will wait for me. My sewing has got me through good times and bad, it’s there, it’s my haven, my safe place.
Keep up your inspirational videos.xx
Blessings on you and prayers for a full recovery, tennyson effie.💕Sewing has carried through so many of us. And it brings back a lot of great memories of moms and grandmas (not so many dads and grandpas, but perhaps them too - lol) as we forge ahead with our own creativity. It will be there for you when you’re ready. Thanks so much for writing.
Aww, yes, I agree with you! Sewing soothes my soul and refreshes me. I appreciate that I have online “friends” such as you to have fun seeing your fabrics, patterns and monthly makes. When I sew, I am alone, but when watching you, I am enjoying your company and having a nice chat with a friend. Sewing has helped me get through many changes, it’s a good thing!
Congrats to your son! Congrats to you, for your success at home schooling. What a wonderful transition in life, sewing.
Congratulations to Colin! And big congrats to you, Viv! I homeschooled my 3 children all the way K-12 and I remember the struggles and heartaches but also the joy and happiness of these years. Looking back, glad we did it... but it was tough! I celebrated big time when we were done! They all went on to college. My greatest moment was this last Christmas when my 30 years old son said thank you to us for the wonderful childhood he had, the great values instilled in him and the tools given to him to be successful in life. Yes! How sweet the sound!!! I am sure you’ll get that feedback in a few years from Colin!!! So big big congrats to you! You did it!!! Now go sew and buy fabric. You deserve it. I enjoy your videos and your pretty smile. Thank you for the time you put into it. XO
Yes Sewing does wait for you! It waited for me, and it definitely sooths my soul! Going through a bad car accident, loss of my job, and an end to a 30-yr marriage but it's always there when i want to enjoy creativity and get my mind off things! You are absolutely right!
Viv, you inspire me to be a better mom. I watch you for the fabric and sewing, but anytime I’ve seen you with your children I think, “will my babies (4,3 and 1) be like that with me one day?!” You can just truly see what grounded, well developed young adults they are! And the wonderful relationship you have with them! Anyways, thanks for another great video! 🥰
Love your sense of adventure!
Great video, Viv! Your son reminds me of a young Leonardo "Titanic" DiCaprio. Love it that he chose some cool cowboy fabric. 🐴Congrats, too, on 🎓Colin's graduation and 18th birthday🎂‼️And congratulations to YOU👑🌟🛢Happy retirement! Love your fabrics and patterns. Can't wait to see those wide-legged pants in wild colors! God bless!
Congratulations on the graduation. Yes sewing is like an old friend always there for us.
I homeschool my children as well. I have one graduating next year and then my last one the year after that! No wonder I like your style! My 17 year old son asks me all the time to to taper/sew his pants in. Thx for all your videos!
Thanks, deech! Congrats to you for home schooling your children. It isn’t for everyone, but when it feels right for your family, it’s wonderful.👍Oh yes...taking in the legs on pants for Colin is essential!!
Crazy Pants? ABSOLUTELY ! ! You could do a video to sew potato sacks and we all would chime in. You put the happy buzz into our sewing.
Love your vidioes
My kids grew up too , and I find sewing as new activity for me to keep me busy and happy. You are right about it. You inspired me to sew more and do not give up if something going wrong. I am waiting video about pants.
Your Son is adorable. And I think the 🐎 would make great shorts too. "But bandanas it is" as you say .lol. I love the border print. Rayon challie . I'm a plus size girl but that's what I was thinking I'd make a midi sun 👗 love watching you.
Well, Happy Father’s Day to your hubby, and (always a) Happy Sunday to y’all! On Grandma assignment this weekend, still recuperating from an all-family camping trip with seven grandchildren! I love your ending on this video... you are so correct, sewing DOES wait for you! I love that sentiment.
Congratulations 🎉 to Colin on his graduation, and Congratulations to you on completion of the monumental task of your homeschooling! That is remarkable and such a wonderful gift to have given to your children, your family and your future generations. Such good seed you have sown into their hearts and lives that will continue to bear fruit throughout all the generations, the fruit of which will be good. JOB WELL DONE!!🏅🏆
Now back to fabric... maybe Colin + Viv will have a new line of ‘guy wear’ with those statement shorts - LOVE THOSE!!
Enjoyed the video- Always good to hear from you!🎈
You could almost make me cry with this note, NK. That part about bearing fruit - I struggle with that. I ask God what I can possibly be doing that would be considered “bearing fruit” and I come up with little to nothing...and then you come along with this!!! Yes, the same weekend that I was searching my soul and coming up empty. Thank you a million times for imparting your generous words that have completely uplifted me this Sunday morning.💕And a camping trip with 7 grandchildren deserves massive recovery time, preferably with your feet up and a cool drink in one hand, your head reclined and a gentle breeze blowing.🌴What a sweet Grandma! I’ll pass along your good wishes to Colin; he’s at the beach with other seniors from our beloved church group. A momentous and bittersweet occasion, plus one in which they can cut loose and relax. All good. Love you, NK!
Love! This Virginia-raised gal here loves those wild horses and your lovely son. Well done both of you!
Why thank you, Carol!😄💕
Hi Viv, love the wide leg pants. Congratulations to Colin on his graduation. Our passion for sewing is always there when we're ready to pick it up again. Thanks for sharing great videos. Val🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️
I couldn’t agree more, Val. And thanks!!💕
I,m 73 and you encouraged me to start sewing again. I decided to go back to wearing some simple dresses.I would love it if you had a little fashion show like about 10 patterns that you think would be great for a beginner. Thank you so much for all your encouragement. I love all your videos. Your family is so supportive. How lucky you are.
Go Barbara Anne!! That’s fantastic that you’ve returned to sewing. I can give you some cute, simple dress ideas right here!🌺
(None of these require closures like zips or buttons):
New Look 6352 (wovens)
New Look 6340 (wovens)
New Look 6449 (knit pullover dress, I have a construction video up about this one)
Simplicity 8640 (wovens, nice in linen)
Simplicity 8332 (wovens, I’ve made it 4 times!)
Vogue 9022 (wovens)
Vogue 8968 (wovens)
McCall’s 7122 (knits)
Kwik Sew 4173 (knits)
Kwik Sew 3956 (wovens)
@@vivmomsews4962 OMG! Thank you so much. You are the best!
Just found your videos a few days ago and have been "binge watching." I really enjoy them with your ideas, pattern reviews and seeing the fabrics that you have purchased. I just bought some fabric (80% cotton, 20% poly--or at least that is what was marked on the bolt at JoAnn's) to make a kimono style jacket for myself. It has turned out to be a "PIA". But I am determined to win this contest. Between my stabilizing tape and wax paper, I am giving it a good fight. I have sewn clothes for my two girls for years, then gave it up when they left for college--then married and moved away. I am now retired and doing some baby quilts, lap quilts, and now after finding your videos and a few others, starting to get interested in sewing items for myself again. You are a delight to watch. You are funny and uplifting and I enjoy your laughter. At any rate, you have helped to inspire me and I thank you for that. Keep them coming. (From Alabama, your new friend, Pat) P.S. I was not aware of all the discounts and special prices on patterns at Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Walmart. Thanks for the heads up. We have all three stores where I live and I plan to check them out thoroughtly...
What a sweet young man! You did a great joy with him.
Bless you, Linda, and thanks!!💕
Thanks for always moving along.
100% True. Sewing gives me company and it stretches the imagination and keeps us dreaming. Thank you for your inspiration.
First time viewer. Makes me wants to start fashion sewing again. I am a quilter now for 17 years. Back in the day (60’s) I made a lot of my clothes.
Hi Linda, welcome! My sister quilts and I sew garments, and we joke that one thing we DO share is an adoration of fabrics. You quilt and sew garments, and my hat is off. Huzzah!! Don’t feel you need to change a thing if you’re content doing what you’re doing. I have heard from many viewers who sewed “back in the day.” I was one of them myself - I took years off after having the third baby at age 38 (now that was a surprise!) and then made a dress in late 2016. I was hooked. And here I am today - meeting the most wonderful seamstresses and quilters. It’s been absolutely marvelous.🌺
Just loving the chat as well today...when I sew , anything that was a problem or concern vanishes , as my mind is continually in a creative mode. Then add some good old music....heavenly!
It’s so nice to see how you love the fabric , patterns and your ideas are inspiring too.Happy sewing!
Happy Birthday to your son and congratulations on graduating!
I did see your video on the benefits of sewing. I am doing so great, had hydrocephalus building up for the last 40 yrs. God is my victor.
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!!! So happy for you, Carole.
Congratulations Colin!!! Wooh Wooh!
How cute are you and your son! I sew my oldest son’s costumes. He volunteers for a non profit and he dresses up as Obi wan Kenobi! God bless you 🙏🏻😘😍💖
Yes i would definitely enjoy watching you sew those pants. I will looking thru my fabrics and patterns and sew with you ❤️ love love your videos i have mentioned before. Congratulations 🎉 Collin hope you have an amazing time at the 🌊. Thank u Vivmon for sharing all the goodies of sewing 🤗
My son used to love to pick out the fabric for his shorts back in the `90s. He's now in his mid-30's and is my second pair of eyes when I need a coordinating quilt fabric. He'll still come see what I'm working on and pick out dress fabric for his daughter. I live in VA, about 2 hrs away from OBX . The weather is supposed to be beautiful next week.
Love the blouse. Congratulations, Colin. Techno fabric would make a Colin shirt, and flannel plaid would be a great Brad shirt. Can't wait to see what you do with all the fabric.
🥰 I love seeing you ideas, whether I like them for myself or not, its fun.
Yes! I want to make the wide leg pants with you!!! Woo hooo!!!
what a lovely son. you must be proud. love your videos. thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Ed and Donna! Lovely of you to say. I can’t believe my youngest is 18! Time flies.😃
Congratulations to you and Colin for his graduation! My youngest granddaughter "promotes " from 8th grade today! She will be joining her older brother and sister at high school in September. Love all the fabric! And of course, love the patterns. Yes to wide leg pants making! As with you, sewing is my happy place...most of the time! And yes, it is always there waiting for my return. Waiting to reward me with kudos for a job well done! Always encouraging to try something new. So excited you posted today. And love the blouse. Going to try to sew a couple before I go to Hawaii in 3 weeks. Looking forward to your next video! 😊
Massive congratulations to Colin; I’ll pray all goes well for his trip!!! Also a massive congratulations to you for finishing a successful 20 year project!!! I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who went through a bit of an identity crisis after my youngest graduated. I think that’s because homeschooling can be so all encompassing and demanding at times that it almost felt as if it was a part of who I was. I’m so happy you have sewing and a channel with thousands of lovely followers to encourage you as you transition into non-homeschooling life again. I’m so happy to see your channel doing so well. I know that your viewership has taken off because of your generosity of spirit in sharing what you know and in the process you’ve been a great encouragement to others. I pray God will continue to bless you both!!!
What a sweet message, Nadine, thank you!!💕
You are so right about sewing will wait for you. Sewing has also been a stress reducer for me and so fulfilling when creating something new. When life changes happen sewing is there for you. Congratulations to your son on his graduation. That is so great he is interested in fabric to turn it into something to wear. Enjoy your videos and look forward to them.
Awesome video. Great fabric. Great prices. I agree entirely that sewing is our friend just waiting for when we're ready. Your son seems like a nice young man. We need good men in this world.😊
Was so excited to see your newest video. Congratulations to your son and a job well done to you. Always wonderful to hear young adults going on church trips. I always think of you when I’m buying patterns and have to laugh when we end up with the same ones. Can’t wait to see the pants
I love all your videos, but this one is my favorite! It was wonderful to see your son's quiet enthusiasm. Also, I am hoping that I can learn from you on how to buy fabric on-line because you definitely know what you are doing there - great choices. Lastly, your comments about moving on to new stages in life hit home and brought a tear actually. Some of my recent changes have been very tough but there are so many great gifts remaining, including sewing and your videos. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Hi Viv! I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your channel I’ve loved every minute of it I think you’re a sweet lady and I’ve enjoyed every video I’ve watched. I too have an 18-year-old boy that has just graduated & can’t wait to see what these young men accomplish. I haven’t sewn much in the last several years. looking forward to getting back into it and you have inspired me to do that. Thank you.
Hi Viv, I love your videos, you're so fun to watch. And when your family joins you it is even more special. My 8 year old daughter would love the horse fabric. Happy sewing!
Congratulations to your handsome son! Have a great summer!
I really like the boarder print. Congratulations on homeschooling all those years! And I totally agree with you, sewing just waits and when the time is right, you go for it!! I enjoyed seeing all your fabric. I'm thinking that I just might try those "wild" pants! Lol
I know what you mean about seeing being good for the soul. I've made craft items for friends and it's so rewarding to see the appreciation on their face when you give that gift to them. But when I finish a garment for myself it is so self satisfying. Love your videos Vivmom, I'm living in the UK and you make me feel less homesick for the US. I love your attitude towards life. God bless.
Can’t wait to see your crazy pants! 😀 congratulations on your 20th anniversary in home schooling.
Thank you for your words at the end! It is so true that sewing is a comfort during stressful times. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now going through chemo. At first I was frozen by anxiety but I slowly picked up some sewing projects and found it to be very helpful in getting my mind off of the bad news for awhile. Plus I have some new clothes, kitchen accessories and a quilt is nearing finish. I love the blouse you’re wearing and your pattern shares are very helpful. Congrats to Colin and to you for your dedication to home schooling.
Congrats to Colin and to you and your husband! My husband and I are raising our 17-year-old grandson. We sort of “obtained” him two years ago. It’s a lot of work especially since we are in our sixties. Wouldn’t change a thing though...we love him. Anyway..getting back on topic-I have made one Amazing Design dress and it is so ugly and awful..lol...I am about to cut it up to make a baby dress for my great niece. So...I am glad you mentioned sewing as soothing to the soul. It is for me too. A life change for me happened two months ago when my eldest son and his wife moved to Texas. I started garment sewing (again..used to then went to quilting). I have been watching your videos, Sewing at Midnight and TomKat Stitchery. You ladies have been inspiring. I am into making a capsule wardrobe at the moment and so far I LOVE EVERYTHING I have made. Minus the ugly dress of course.
Congratulations, Colin!!! 👏👏👏
Would love to hear his plans for college - I know he has a very bright future ahead! Enjoy your trip to the Outer Banks, Colin!
As he is moving into a new phase, I know you are too. I remember those days. Our two girls finished high school in 1992 and 1995, so it’s been a while. Moving our older daughter off to Texas A&M (we’re in north Texas, the Dallas area) was actually more difficult than giving her away in marriage 5 years later. I guess it was that very first letting go. Passages. It’s so wonderful that we have the Lord to help us as we walk through all the changes in life!
Bless you! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us!
Sewing waits for you! I just love that.
I am 76 years young and recently subscribed to your youtube .Well you have really enspired me i am waiting for patterns and fabric to arrive so i can get cracking thanks so much x
Yay Janet!! I am so happy you wrote to me, gives me such a lift. Do let us know what you’re sewing.😄👍
Hi from England. I just loved your closing comment, so true. Yes a wide leg sew along.
Great video! Love the Del Mar shorts. I have that fabric and am getting ready to make a sundress out of it. Would love to see a wide leg pants construction video. Congrats to Colin on his graduation. 👍
I am making shirts for my husband due to your inspiration! He loves it. We’ve been married almost 49 years, and I have never sewn for him. I was also tired of purchasing patterns I already own (I have 100’s). So I listed them numerically on large colored index cards and carry them in my purse. I have wide columns to add the new buys! Works great! I color code them; Simplicity is green, Butterick is blue, McCalls yellow, Vogue is orange, etc. Some of the others brands share the same color. I so much look forward to your videos! Linda from Washington State.
I like that. "Sewing waits for you." Congratulations, Colin. Enjoy your Senior trip. I love that he is fabric aware. He picked out a good one, that's for sure. I couldn't tell he had long hair, but the bandana should be great. Love your pics and look forward to the makes; especially those wide leg pants. Would you piece (quilt) the fabric or try to find something that already looks like that. I'm not up on the latest available. Either would be fun. Thanks for posting.
Love the horse fabric, I should buy some and make my great grand daughter some nice sleeves on her shirt. She loves horses.
Wonderful idea, Sharon! I hope it works out because she would no doubt love it!💕
OH My Gosh, Colin looks so much like my Grandson Tyler, who is 21! He even smiles like him. Such a good looking guy. I like your top and fabrics.
Thank you for your video. I enjoy all your videos.
Thank you for your videos. I love to hear your insights. They are spot on for myself and I’m sure many others. Thank you again.
You speak my language! After some trauma and a long dry spell, I finally set up my sewing room, and found your channel. Thank you for sharing your sewing! It's helping to re-ignite my love of sewing and creating and have my pattern and fabric picked out for my project, and I'm thrilled to have found you and your community! 💖
Welcome Veronica! So happy you’re here and feeling inspired to sew again. I hope I can help along the way!😄👏👏
@@vivmomsews4962 Thank you for the warm welcome! You already have! 😍💖
I have 4 boys and they choose fabric as well. Love that your son in on the fabric train.
AW... you son is so gorgeous x you must be so proud of him xxxxx
Absolutely love your surprise guest.
Aww thanks Diane!!😄👍
What a fabulous haul! A skort - thank you for sharing that pattern. I have a skort I purchased at Walmart years ago and want to make one and have been searching for a pattern - BINGO! next sale that one is mine. Congratulations on the successful raising and educating of those beautful kids! You ROCK!!
The shirt looks great.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Good job mom. I homeschooled 3 kids for 14 years back in the 1980’s and 90’s. It is such a strange feeling to be done but amazing to see how your kids grow and change. What a gift you have given your children. I now have 2 grandchildren that are being homeschooled. I wouldn’t trade our decision (we were considered weird and it was against the law in our state when we started) for anything. God’s blessings on you and your family as you start you new phase of life. Your videos are very inspiring. Just need to make some room in my craft room so I can get to sewing. (By the way my hot flashes lasted 10 years. Sorry🥵)
You are like a breath of fresh air! Amazing job with your son! Keep up the fantastic work!!! Thank you again!
Thanks Kathi! What a sweetheart. I so appreciate your encouraging words!!
You are so right, sewing does wait. I was casting about for something to do after I retired and then... Sewing! Keep up the great videos!
That's amazing, my children won't go near fabric just because I do -- the old parent separation syndrome. A bandana out of the horse fabric will be lovely but the pattern is large enough it may be difficult to show it off in such a small make. A pair of shorts sounds like the way to go.
I like the red & black square viscose fabric. Not sure what I'd make with it but it's a fun design. If Collin likes it, great! My daughter when growing up use to pick out the most unusual fabrics, ones that I would question. But after making them up they were awesome! So designer rich.
Those designer pants look like their out of African prints. It is such a sixties look, which I'm not so excited about but it was all about comfort (the momo dresses, wide legged pants and double knit fabrics for fit) which I'm all for.
The struggle IS real. I’m 10 years into the personal tropical moments. Colin is just too darn cute and you are not broad. Love the top you are wearing.
Congratulations, Colin on your graduation! And happy birthday! It's cool to see you picking some awesome fabrics, too!
I was inspired to look for an old pattern that I have - but only part of it was in the envelope. I got on ebay and *found* it! Don't know if I would have done that without all your stories of finding good stuff there! Thanks!
I have that pattern you are wearing, and am so glad. It looks good on you!
I've been thinking of you sewing while I have been lately. It's fun! Thanks for showing us your great hauls of patterns and fabric. Hugs!
How cute is Colin the horse fabric is so vivid it will look great 👍 your top that your wearing viv is so cute love the sleeves and hem and once again lovely fabrics think my favourite is the boarder print one xx
Yaay, Colin! I live on a wee tropical island. Men here sew because, you know, you need sails for your boat, tote bags, seat cushions for your boat, costumes for carnival and OH , YEAH, they like to wear clothes! But good for Colin for liking fabric even if he doesn't (YET?) sew. :-)
I just love your videos - since watching you (from the UK) I am spending more and more time sewing..........
What a nice young man,like the top you are wearing.
What a lovely young man you and your husband have brought into adulthood. I love your videos. You are so inspirational! Thank you!
I also HS my children and I know exactly what you mean to have something after to do that you love to help fill the void. Congratulations on Collins graduating.
Thanks for sharing- I got a little stressed with the pile of fabric though... lol. Have a blessed sewing day
Came home from work and had lunch and sat down to watch your video. Made my day Viv! A big double CONGRATS to Colin on his 18th and graduation. What a lovely son. He must model the bandana. Your haul is awesome once again. I've completed a top and trousers since I got home on 5 weeks. I'm so slow. Have a great week. 🙏🤸♀️💙🌸🥀
Also ... YES!!! great idea about making the designer trousers !! xxx
All right, let’s do it!!👍
You are so inspiring! I just love your energy. Please let’s have more videos, I love them!
Love it all. Excited about the reconstruction idea! 😀
That's such a good perspective, sewing waits for you.
Love seeing your new fabrics and patterns you got....you are soooooo inspiring. Love watching your videos! Keep them coming!
We are starting our homeschooling adventure this next school year. Not the first time but is our last. She will be starting 7th grade and we are going to try to keep it going till the end.
Love that your son is interested and bounces ideas off of you. My son always rolled his eyes at me and my daughter just sighs and walks over to the books, unless something catches her eyes. I am slowly teaching her. Love the shirt you are wearing! That is a pattern I didn't get because I didn't think I would like any of them but I really like that so I am going to have to get it.
Yet another inspiring episode!
Hi Vivian, love your channel and wonderful ideas. You've inspired me to start sewing again. Thank you
I just drink up your positive energy. Forwarding this vlog to my little sewing group from Glasgow to spread the sewing love. Congrats to your son on graduation. He is adorable and good luck to him on his future 💕💕
Thank you, Lisa! What a sweet note for me to find this Wednesday morning. My son is having a wonderful week at the Outer Banks (North Carolina) catching crabs on the beach (they do release them, I was relieved to know, but then again he’s an animal lover), playing basketball, gathering for Bible study and swimming. Ah youth! Well, I’m here with my sewing machine and could stand to make better use of it. It’s awfully lovely to sit and read kind comments. Hello to Glasgow!😃
Great video! I’m still watching! 🥰🥰