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- Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025
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Zippers 101. Buttons that don't match. Pintos in Blizzards. Stormtroopers!
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Zippers 101. Buttons that don't match. Pintos in Blizzards. Stormtroopers!
I think I'm done. On to formal wear.
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You’re absolutely right about alterations being horrible to do. I did alterations for the public for years and I loved it until recently. People have changed so much , every year they get worse. There is no pleasing some people anymore, and they are beyond rude. I closed my business last year because of it and I’m not the least bit sorry.
I'm so sad to hear that. You're right, people have changed. I enjoyed this particular one but even an upcycle can be frustrating. And the pile up of those is overwhelming!
I would have loved to watch you work on this project, you're hilarious. He's one lucky guy. Thanks for a great laugh!
He really is lucky! 😊
Enjoyed your sewing and blizzard stories. God bless you
I'm so glad I made you laugh.
Yes alterations are hard sometimes. As soon as someone finds out you sew they think they have a hook up for alteration projects. It’s great that you were able to help.
I know what you mean. It's hard to say no sometimes when the person is so nice. Do you know, I had a person see my sewing machine through the front window (with the stained glass, behind me) and come to my door and ask to hem her husband's pants! She was persistent, she said it was for a wedding. Kind of played the guilt card. But I smiled and said "no, I don't do that. I only sew for myself." She went away sad but I had to admire her moxy!
I’m in Florida too. I can’t complain to my family about being cold here. The temps would be like a heat wave for them. But I’m cold!!!
I think the blood thins and the attitude changes. It is cold!
Thusly, I heretofore bequeath thee the title of knighted saint! 💗
Oh my. Well, first thank you! Secondly, girl you crazy. I am no saint! Except maybe we're both saints of the faith. You're right here with me.
Learned years ago--if it’s family: I instruct them on how to take out the old zipper, find the replacement buttons, unpick the hem, etc. before the project comes to my house. (A lot of projects never arrive!). If it’s friends or acquaintances, I offer the resources of my sewing room and some of my time for guidance so they can do it themselves. (I’ve had zero people take that offer 😂). I also know the contract numbers for one alteration shop and a couple of good dry cleaners (for hems) in town to refer when I don’t have the time or skill for the alterations required. I sweetly explain that I quilt/sew for hobby relaxation and currently have plenty of projects in my lineup.
You have a great system - I need to learn some of your tricks!
I LOST IT when you said storm trooper! That was a laugh out loud moment - right up there with your stove top pants!!😂 I’m actually loving the dreary weather…. I know I know!!!!!! Im strange. Bless you for fixing up the boyfriends coat. Have fun in the great white North. Cant wait for spring cuz Im coming to see you!!!!❤❤
I can't wait to see you! As soon as I get back it is on! Your room is ready, I may even put chocolate on the pillows. Hmmmm. . . xoxox
@ yes please on the chocolate!!!! Cant wait!!! Luv u❤️
I always use Wawak for zipper supplies. Just replaced zips in a Carheart coveralls and have all sorts of zipper kits to replace zip parts. I love doing alterations, but after doing them for years, I now have only family and very close friends that I say yes to.
I know what you mean about Wawak! I'd love to learn more about zipper repair.
I just somehow new we could be soul sisters- graduation time frame, gold pinto😝😜🥰❤️😀
Great work with the alteration i do like altering anything but sometimes you got to do what you have to do have a wonderful week 😊😊😊
Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it!
I’m sure the alteration was appreciated. I knew it was cold where you live when I saw the top you were wearing. Yes we had about 4 inches of snow here in Virginia. I live just above the North Carolina line on east coast. What I like is we get a snow but it doesn’t last several days like it does farther up north. Those who enjoy snow can have couple days to play in it and then it’s gone. Bad thing around here people not use to driving in snow and we all drive like bunch of complete idiots in it. Also are weather can change so much in a 24 hour period. We have a saying “ If you don’t like the weather just stick around for 5 minutes.”
Oh Jen… what a labor of love on the coat. I love that you don’t give up. I’ve been hearing how cold it’s been in Florida. We were -1* yesterday. Those gray days are hard. ❤ Diann
I heard what you said in your video - bless your heart! That is just stupid cold. Go home Mother Nature, you're drunk again! Still praying for those around you. Hopefully the change of the government will bring some relief. You all are so faithful to take care of your own. You are a blessing. God is using you! xoxoxox
p.s. I'm also a weather bug like your husband. I don't know what it is that fascinates us about it, but it sure does!
We got 3-5 inches in Panama City. There is still snow on the ground on Saturday after the snow on Tuesday, mounds of snow on the major streets, and the sad remains of snowmen everywhere. We have a cold front coming in that is expected to warm us up. Yes, that’s what the meteorologists are saying.
That’s a lot of snow for Panama City. Wow. Any amount of snow is a lot of snow for you! We’re almost to spring - it will be here before we know it. The high today is 65º here - we'll be up to normal soon!
I did alterations professionally for years! My shop is also closed, unless it’s a granddaughter! I’m so glad to be sewing for myself once again! I worked for bridal salons, from home, and took in alterations “off the street” as well. There’s not much I haven’t worked on, but as I said, if it’s not for me, I’m done.
Stay warm!
It's so nice not to have to deal with the "off the street" customers, right? it's time for you. I'm sure you learned a plethora of valuable skills, but I'm also sure it's nice you don't have to anymore!
I would have loved to watch you while you worked on this project, hilarious. He is one lucky guy. Thank you for a good laugh.
He really is. It was a lot of fun, too!
Good job as I know what it is like to change a metal zipper on a heavy winter coat. Keep warm as where I live in MN we have no snow and the temperature has been below zero for over a week. Love your videos and can't wait for the next one to come out, and anxious to see the pictures of the wedding with your daughter in her purple cape. God Bless and be safe.😀❤
I hope you are staying warm and safe in MN - now THAT is cold! Have some hot chocolate for me -
Congrats for figuring out the zipper:) My siblings in south Louisiana got 8" of snow!! I'm ready for the weather here to warm up for sure.
WHAT! 8" of snow in LA? Absolutely bonkers crazy. Talk about a polar vortex. Did the thing come from the North Pole or what? I'm also ready for it to get warm again. I will happily take 100º in the summer in exchange for 30º in the winter. And we have not been together in far too long. Let's remedy that, shall we? I miss you! xoxoxox
Great zipper save!
It was a close one. 😂
Well you certainly need an award for coat mending! That is the one thing I always say no to. Why is it the only things that go wrong with coats are the zips?! Great job and he must be one special guy 😂. Now you will be sent lots of coats to mend! Crazy weather you have been having and hilarious you are missing the warmth next week. At least you know it will be there when you get home…for many months! Safe travels my friend and stay warm and cozy ❤ xxx❤
Thank you my sweet friend! Come to the warm and see me! xoxox
Alterations are so difficult. People bring you a size 4 dress and they are 1x size.
Love your stories! Remember the blizzard in 78 we were in Indiana. Really missed your little bit of Jesus today.
Yep - and a couple since then! I'll be back to Little Bit of Jesus soon.
My parents had an orange Pinto, also!
You could certainly see us coming! Those were fun little cars, most were a manual transmission with a stick on the floor. Much easier when it came to getting around in the snow! I had forgotten this - but my orange Pinto didn't come until later. I was still driving my little 1970 black Pinto in that blizzard. The orange one had an actual trunk rather than the hatchback. I guess it's ok I forgot since it was almost 50 years ago! Good grief. That's half a century. Yikes I am old!
Jen, I dislike making alterations on my own clothes! I was going through a box of sewing supplies I boxed up in 2015, after my mother died. I found a size 14 Simplicity 7850 dress (1968), Simplicity 8588 size 12 dress (1969), the pattern envelope and instructions only for Simplicity 7293 size 14 dress (1967), Simplicity 8411 Size 16 vest, pant and skirt, (1969), McCall's 3713 dress size 12, (1973, a Sample Simplicity Misses butcher apron (1975), and finally a McCall's 6226 set of vests ( 1978) sizes 8-10-12. If you would like any or all of these patterns, I will be happy to mail them to you! I so enjoy your videos.
Wow - what a treasure trove! Thank you so much. You are so generous. I think I'm good for now on vintage patterns - but you have some good ones there!
I lived through the blizzard of ‘78! I had been married a little over a year. We couldn’t leave the house for three days! As I’m writing this it’s 16°, but feels like 8°! ❄️❄️❄️🥶🥶🥶
Those were the days, right? I'm gonna be in Xenia next week and weekend. Maybe we can get together. That would be fun, even just a cup of coffee.
I would like to bop over and sit in on a cup of coffee. I'll watch for a place and time posted.
I would love it, Jen! 🥰
Seems to me that a NEW jacket would have been the easiest and cheapest solution…😂
Maybe, but boy that coat was nice. It's really well made and clearly well loved. He's lived in Atlanta for about 3 years now, so it's probably not fair to say he's not used to the weather. Atlanta doesn't often get snow and polar storms, though!
Oh my- did your stained glass break!
The curtain is hanging over the top of the stained glass.
Oh no, not at all. I just had to take it down while the new windows were installed. Now it's hanging from chains, not just leaning against the window. Much more secure.
It was hard to get the chains even. I might add in another link to get it slightly lower. Thanks for noticing - and letting me know!