Oh thanks Terri, I don't think I will ever get bored of that scenery! The little one was so happy with the jacket, I hope nothing happens to that one. Have a great week and thanks for tuning in 🧵😊
Ha ha, it really was a case of that! You think about them in every stitch don't you and their little faces. He was so happy with it but now the other one wants me to jazz up a jacket as well with Pokemon 😂xx
That jacket is amazing and so are you Carole! What a lucky little boy he is to have such a sweet and thoughtful Gramma. Happy Weekend and see you next week.
Oh thank you so much, I really did enjoy doing it though as I love a challenge! I really appreciate your kind comments as always, Happy weekend to you too 🧵😊
I have a feeling your grandson will absolutely LOVE his new jacket and be quite happy with it for many years. Oh my gosh, Carole! What a fantastic view you have from your holiday home. Wow!
He loved it Deb!! 👏🏼 Now Ollie wants a similar one with Pokemon figures on it 😂. That view sold us the holiday home, we always longed for a sea view but no way could we afford a house with one. This is ours whenever we want it. I just sit and watch the sea for hours, plus there are many super cute bunnies in the field next door! Thanks for watching and hope all is well 💗😘
Thank you, he loved the jacket so much when I gave it to him but had a face covered in chocolate cereal so I didn't think a photo would be appreciated 🤣. He did grin from ear to ear though 🥰. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊
At the risk of repeating myself, you are such a good grandmother Carole! The jacket is amazing and must have been such a lot of fun to do. Both pairs of trousers have sewn up great too. Enjoy your granddaughter, she's at a lovely age. 😊 how lucky to live so near the coast, it looks stunning.
You are so kind! Thank you. That jacket was such fun, I do love projects like that to get stuck into. We are so pleased to have access to the holiday home with its lovely views, our daughter and family are there this weekend, the boys just love it! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Dorset does have such a lovely coastline, especially when the sun shines! Before I lived in Dorset, we always used to holiday here as a child so has great memories for me too. I am so glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your comment 🧵😊
What a great job you did on that jacket. It’s amazing! Such a great grandma. I love watching your outdoor scenic videos having never been to Europe. It’s so interesting to see the terrain and how beautiful it is. Love your channel.
Thank you Cindy! We do have wonderful countryside and scenery....when the sun shines! It has been so rainy and cold this weekend it doesn't look quite the same. I was so happy I could do that jacket and he loved it, yay! Have a wonderful week and thanks for tuning into my channel 🧵😊
OMG Carole, seeing the little jacket brought a smile to my face! You did an amazing job in recreating the lost jacket 👏👏. You are a wonderful grandmother and I am sure he will be extremely happy 😃. Very nice pants 👖 👏👏. Thank you for another great video 💕💕
Thank you Karen. Honestly I would do anything for my Grandkids 🤣. I'm really not sure I was the same with my kids! It broke my heart about that jacket as much as his I think, I'm definitely getting soft as I get older. Thanks so much for watching 💕🧵💕
Oh thank you that is really kind of you! I was so happy to do it and loved the challenge. The trousers were just a bonus last week! Have a good week 🧵😊
You did NOT cheat Carole! You UPCYCLED!!! GREAT JOB! Dead right, spot on!! It looks identical. He will LOVE IT!!! So exciting. I always use embroidered patches on challenging fabrics. AMAZING!!! I'm so thrilled to hear about his reaction. Your jeans are cute! Linen trousers fit great too. I do the same thing and look at the photos and not the words so much. I think you won't have a problem with the French pattern at all. BEAUTIFUL hoodie WOW! I love that striped fabric. 🥰💖
Of course, I upcycled! Why didn't I think of just saying that? He really was pleased with it but now the older Grandson wants me to do something similar for him 😂. I am glad to hear that you don't risk embroidering straight onto precious things, again I felt like I was cheating. I am going to try those trousers shortly as we are so far from wearing shorts over here yet or even crops. Your support means so much to me, thank you 🧵😊💗
@@socarole66 Carole, there is no such thing as cheating when sewing or embroidering. We are sewists and we make it work! You are incredibly creative and an outstanding sewist! ENJOY the craft and let your creativity flow!! 🥰❤❤❤❤
Loved the trousers Carole but you really smashed it with that jacket for your grandson. What a wonderful and clever Nannie you are! I’m currently making a summer dress for my 7 year old granddaughter. It’s got cupcakes all over it and I know she’ll love it. Happy sewing 🧵, Pat
A cupcake dress sounds wonderful, even at our age! How lovely to sew for your granddaughter. My Grandson just loved the jacket so I am a very happy Nanny 🥰. Hope you have a good weekend and thanks so much for your kind comment🧵😊
Thank you Robyn, it was a fun challenge. Hope your weekend had better weather than ours did, just cold and rainy!! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🧵😊
Oh my gosh, that jacket for your grandson is adorable. So cool. He will love it. So smart starting with a ready made jacket. Great job! I think your jeans came out really nice. I like that medium color. Love all the pictures at the end. It is so fun to see places I've never been. Last time I went to visit my grandson I brought several pairs of pajama pants that I'd made for him. He calls them grandma bedtime pants. Kids are so funny.
Grandma bedtime pants sounds so funny to me! Oh I love the things that children say and come out with. I gave the jacket to my Grandson today and he was thrilled. Thank you for your comment on the jeans, I was worried they looked too 'homemade' but like you say, they are a nice medium colour. Thanks so much for watching and I really appreciate your comments 🧵😊
Amazing jacket for that little guy! Big smile on his face, so sweet. You are an extra ordinary grandmother and person for that matter! You have inspired me to get working on some pants for this coming summer, seems like all I make are tops. What an amazing view on your walk, thanks for sharing. I was out of breath just watching😉 Have a great week!
Thank you for all your lovely comments! He was so happy with the jacket and I am pleased I was able to do something for him. I love making trousers as they tend to have very few pieces and come together quickly. Good luck with yours! I am glad you enjoyed the video and yes, that view was breath-taking literally!! Have a good week 🧵😊
Hi Carole. The Lightning McQueen jacket is amazing! You outdid yourself. I know your young grandson will love it even more than the original. The pants are great. Good job on using the French instruction. I always enjoy your #fridaysews! Have a great weekend ❤ Diann
Hi Diann! Thank you so much for the compliment on the jacket, it was such fun to do but a lot of hand sewing! I honestly didn't realise how much I go by the pictures on the big 4, are you the same? Hope you have a good weekend too and all is well with your eye 😘🍓
Well done Carole I love the jacket you made your grandson. Certainly was a stitch for love. Love the trousers too. I have the new look pattern so will take on your advice. Love the footage of your beloved dog. Bless him xxx
Hi Julie, thanks so much for watching this video from last week. I can't believe that he was still bouncing around in my video photobombing my modelling as he always did! Little one just adored the jacket and now I need to do another for my other grandson! 😊🧵
Thanks Andra, oh he does love the jacket, I am hoping nothing happens to this one 😂. The success with the trousers was a bonus last week, shame we have gone back to Winter here! Have a super week my friend 💗😘
Very well done Carol on the fabulous Jacket your grandson is going to be over the moon. I loved the views of the walk you went on thank you for sharing. Being in the caravan is just so very different from being at home isn’t it, we have a tourer and I love getting away. Carol😊
Hi Carol, we had tourers for 35 years before we bought this in December! We did enjoy our years but my husband was getting a little tired of the hassle of towing and we only had a 2 berth so the family couldn't use it. It was a massive decision for us and we still get the tourer 'fix' by walking round the camp site and seeing them all! I am sure you will agree, you only need to go a couple of miles down the road and you feel you are on holiday. Happy Caravanning!! 🧵😊
@@socarole66 we live about an hour away from the Peak District so we often shoot of there for our get away but love Cornwall we try and get there at least twice every year. 😊
I knew you would recreate this jacket and I knew it would be awesome! Fantastic job!! Also, thank you so much for the video of your hike. What an amazing and beautiful place to roam. 💚
Thanks Diane, I can't believe it wasn't my initial thought and it was really only after FS last week I decided to do it. I am so glad I did as he was so happy with it today. It is an awesome place to walk isn't it and the weather last weekend was perfect! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
The jeans look great and so do the tie front jeans.❤ You're gonna have a great time with the grand children or grandchild. I have a 9 month old grandchild too. She's walking along everything and has taken a couple of steps. So no more freedom, ha ha ha.😅 Have a great weekend! Whew. Windy.
Walking around furniture at 9 months wow!! Little Chloe is only just sitting up. It is crazy how they all develop so differently in the beginning then level out a couple of years later. They are such fun aren't they! 💗
Thank you Agata, I don't think I will ever get bored of those views! Acacia Knickers are the best aren't they and fun to make. Have a good weekend and hope you are feeling better 🧵😊x
You win the award for the best grand-mother ever! The jacket is amazing and he’s going to be so excited when he gets it. The new trousers are excellent!! I really do love that tie/knot in the front on your second pair. You really have a breath-taking view from your holiday home! Have a good weekend with your grand-daughter! Xx 💞
Ha ha, I really don't think I will win the award, not yet. Now Ollie wants me to make a jacket with Pokemon on it 😂. Charlie was thrilled with it when I gave it to him today, I just hope nothing happens to that one! I love adding a tie to the front of the trousers, it covers over the bit I hate. That's why I like the 'magic dress' too 🤭 The view is awesome isn't it, it will be ours for 5 years and then we have to decide whether or not to buy a new static caravan on it. I really don't think I will ever get bored of it! Have a great weekend and it won't be long before you are back on the Island 💗😘🛶🏠X
Thats so hilarious that you were following the french instructions! I love your trousers. We are def twins now! My linen ones are basically the same but without ties. The lightning MCQueeb jacket is the BOMB though. He is going to love that! You did an amazing job on that! You are so talented girl!!!! Those bluebells!!!!!’n. I can only imagine how beautiful that was in person! Thanks for sharing!! Love you❤
You should have seen the puzzled expression on my face when I did read the instructions!! I love that we have more or less the same pairs of trousers, I will always think of you when I wear them 🥰. They haven't got the cool hem like you made though, that was a style feature I wouldn't dare copy! Charlie was SO happy with the jacket but.......of course...Ollie now wants me to do one with Pokemon on it 😂. A Nanny's work is never done! Happy Weekend xx😘💗
Thank you so much, it was so funny that I didn't realise just how loud that wind was 😂. My Grandson loves that jacket so I am very happy. Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Your grandson will love this jacket even more since you made it for him! Good job, Carole! The trousers look really good and fit you well! I have the underwear pattern, but haven’t tried it yet. I can see why you bought the holiday home! Beautiful scenery! 🤗🤗
Thank you so much Nancy, my Grandson loved the jacket...yay!! I love the Acacia pattern and have made over 30, I don't wear anything else now 😂 and it is a great use for jersey scraps. Have a go one day, they are so quick to make! Happy weekend 🧵😊
So Carole, you nailed that little jacket, he’s going to be so happy with it! You are a bona fide genius! I love those pants, I have that wardrobe pattern, it’s one of my favorites. The views in your film are gorgeous, how lucky you are to get to see that whenever you wish! Those blue bells are gorgeous, I love them, but none grow around here, unless I plant them. I’m thinking the horrible heat in late summer would kill them dead. Our kitchen garden is growing by leaps and bounds, the corn is jumping out of the ground. I dread the long days of hot, punishing work during the harvest, but I sure will enjoy that food this coming winter! Have a great weekend of sewing. There’s a great little T-shirt pattern on sale at Love Notions for $5.00 today, it’s called the Juliet blouse. It would look stunning on you!👚☺️
Hi Sue, what are you doing to me? I read your comment and then went straight onto Love Notions 😂. The Juliet top was something I admired when I first saw it and went through all my big 4 patterns to find something similar to no avail. I have bought it so when I get up the courage to print it I will have a go! I couldn't resist at that price. Thanks so much for thinking of me or tempting me. Sounds like you have quite the garden over there, how much land do you have? Blue bells tend to exist mainly in forestry areas, they are lovely but have such a short life! Thanks again for letting me know re the pattern. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
@@socarole66 , I’m so glad that you’re not angry with me for tempting you with that pattern, but it had your name on it. I have 105 acres of land here, it used to be a working farm, but since my grandfather died, not so much. We have horses, chickens , dogs and cats, and are getting goats again later this summer. I grew up on this place and inherited it from my mom. 🤪
The jacket looks fantastic! Using RTW as the base isn't cheating, it's "working smarter, not harder." You already make so many things, and the pants are terrific, too. Denim always loosens up for me with wearing and I always regret buying a larger size of jeans as a result. I often under or over estimate on how much fabric to buy - so great you were able to get more of the pink fabric. Love the daisy earrings 😄. Around here Lilies of the Valley and lilacs are blooming and it smells wonderful. There are WWII concrete pillboxes to monitor for invasino on the shoreline in the state of Delaware that fascinated my kids when they were small. It is a pleasure to subscribe to your channel - your videos are wonderful and it is great to learn things from the literally worldwide sewing community!
I love that I 'worked smarter'! Thank you, I always feel I cheat when I buy clothing now. As you say, denim normally does ease. I don't know how old you are but when I was a teenager we used to buy the tightest jeans possible and you needed help to do them up in the shop when trying them on😂, that was before the wonder of stretch denim! That is fascinating that you also had pillboxes in the US, I had no idea about that at all. We all learn so much from each other don't we! Thanks so much for your comment and I hope you have a good weekend 🧵😊
I'm old enough to remember having to lie down to zip up my jeans 😁! It didn't even make sense, because I wondered why my mother wore a girdle but this wasn't much different!@@socarole66
The little jacket was so precious I am sure he will be over the moon! I am just a little bit jealous if your beautiful views from your holiday home! And my goodness the bluebells 💕💕💕
Thanks Pamela, honestly those bluebells were amazing. I didn't realised that they had a smell until this week! Charlie was so pleased with his jacket so it was all worthwhile. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
The fleece jacket is adorable Carole! Good job! I like your trousers too. I have made the a couple of pairs of the second linen pants but, I never though5 about takin* in the pant legs. Great idea and I like how they look on you. I also Ave the first pants pattern but, never mad3 them. Might hav3 a go after seeing yours. Thanks for sharing all of your lovely makes.
Thanks so much, the little one was so happy with his jacket. Still waiting for the weather to be warmer to make the crops but I keep wearing the jeans. Good luck with yours! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
My oldest went through the same phase when he was 3 and he would have loved that jacket! He's 17 now but your video brought back all the feelings like it was yesterday! You did a fantastic job!
Oh that is wonderful, it just shows how old that film is, we tend to think of it as recent. My Grandson just loved the jacket when I gave it to him today 👏🏼. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
❤I am so glad you were able to recreate that jacket for your grandson. I believe he’s going to love it more than the original because his grandma (whatever name he calls you) did it for him. The items I discover my grandkids and nieces and nephews still have and cherish because “I” made them for them is the best feeling of love ❤️ in the world. Great job!!!
Oh that is so kind of you and I really hope you are right! I chose to be Nanny to my Grandchildren as it sounds 'kinder' 🥰 I do hope you are right and they will keep these things for a while and remember me for making them, that is all the thanks we want isn't it. Have a lovely weekend 🧵😊
Thanks Anne, he absolutely loved the jacket so I was very pleased. The Cardi pattern is a Kwik sew not New look but that won't help you at all! Just keep your eye out on Etsy and Email as they do come up every now and again. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Hi Carole!! Oh my goodness, that jacket!!!! What an amazing job you did! Don't tell the little one, but I think your version is better!! Let's hope he thinks so too! You are so talented, and those trousers! They look fantastic! I loved your tour of those beautiful hills/cliffs, you are so brave, once I see a sign like that all you'll see is cloud of dust as I run away! The bluebells were beautiful, but as soon as you said Rambler group, my squirrel brain says "What's a Rambler group? Do we have those in the US?" I had never heard of that unless you've already explained before and I forgot....I hope you got to meet up with Adam and hope you have a great weekend! PS- you know I LOVE that top you're wearing!!💓💓
Oh dear, I didn't realise Rambling was a British thing 😂. It is basically a walking group but called Rambling as it is in the Countryside. I am sure you have something similar, I love it as I get to speak to random people about random things!! Last week it was metal detecting 🤭. Thanks for your compliments on the jacket, he really loves it even though it isn't exactly the same. I am glad you enjoyed the 'walk', I would rather do that than get close to a giraffe!! Thanks so much for watching my friend 💗🧵
Hi Lucy, oh my goodness, if you were at Cranborne you were only a few miles from me. The walk we did this week was at Pamphill and the Bluebell woods there. That is also a lovely place to visit if you don't know it. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Your Grandson’s jacket was brilliant Carole - hope he loves it! Both pairs of trousers were great too - I’ve just finished a second pair of trousers (New Look 6217) and they’re definitely more my style that those wide leg ones. I need to lengthen them by about 4” though! Lovely bracing coastal walk - you can’t beat it can you. 😀 No 4 legged companion though? 🤗
Thank you for being so kind. He did indeed love the jacket thank goodness! I have also made 6217 and liked them, I had forgotten that. I do not need to lengthen mine 😂. It was a lovely walk but sadly Mickey's back legs are quickly deteriorating now so we can't risk dragging him up and down those cliffs. Such a shame but he is nearly 15 so hardly surprising! He watched me from the window 🥰. Have a wonderful week 🧵😊
Aw love him. So glad your grandson loved his jacket. It makes all the effort totally worth it. My lovely old dog (Billy) will be 15 in a few months time too 🤞. He still goes for a walk every day but he’s definitely slowing down. They’re so precious though. ❤️
Brilliant work with the Cars fleece. What a stupendous recreation. It has all the spirit of the other one if not an exact copy. Great work on the trousers too. Both nicely fitting and very wearable. I’m sure they’ll get lots of wear. Only question is ‘What Spring’?😂 I’d love to be wearing something that isn’t warm and woolly at the moment. The East wind doth blow a bit too much 🥶 I think you’re getting better weather than us on the East coast.
Thank you Trish, I think you hit the nail on the head with the fact it had the elements just not exactly a copy. He does love it though so that is a win! I hope we shall have Spring soon, honestly this weekend has been so bad hasn't it. It is a Bank holiday next week so that is normally a recipe for weather disaster as well 😂. Maybe I could wear woolly tights under my cropped spring trousers. Apparently we are the wrong side of the Jet stream or something! I love hearing from viewers in the UK so thank you so much for commenting 🧵😊
I love the jacket. Not to brag but I speak fluent french so if you have any problems with the french pattern juat let me know. I know you use the illustrations but the offer is there anyway.
Thank you for your offer! You aren't bragging at all, it is a wonderful talent to have. Luckily my son is fluent in French too but I am not sure that includes sewing words 😂. I really appreciate your comment, merci et bon weekend! 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I did find the wider elastic that you wanted and put a comment straight on your blog as you were talking about it last time. However, I noticed the comment disappeared later in the day, I don’t know why. Maybe it was because I happened to mention the company that you could purchase it from and somebody didn’t like it. Who knows. The jacket looks lovely and the little guy will be over the moon.
Oh my goodness Linda NO!! RUclips I know does randomly delete comments and I have no idea why. As you say maybe it was because you named a company but others do? I am so sorry and that was really kind of you to take the time to do that. What did you search for when looking for it? That might give me a clue! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
I’ve been thinking about your grandson’s jacket since I watched your video. My grandson is crazy over hot wheels and I think I’ll take your idea, if you don’t mind, and replicate this jacket in a hot wheels,theme.
No problem at all! My older Grandson now wants me to do a similar jacket using Pokémon characters 🤣. I should have seen that coming! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
That jacket is the BEST! ❤ He'll love it! I notice that you use the Big 4 a lot and wonder how you decide on the size. Do you measure all the pattern pieces? I've found that I have trouble with them. I actually have lots of nice patterns handed down to me and wound like to use them but some (most) seem very big when i go by size.
Hello there, thanks so much for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the jacket! Re the Big 4 patterns, I tend to go for a size 10 but would be a size 8 in the shops so I size up. I find they are the 'old sizes' before everyone got a bit bigger!! However, I check the finished garment measurements if quoted and very rarely I do check the pattern pieces. I actually have more trouble with the Indie patterns as they all have different sizes and numbers to each other! Hope that may help? 🧵😊
@@socarole66 OH interesting, you basically go by what you buy in stores and size up? I was looking at my measurements on the sewing package. I'm going to give your way a shot and see if that helps. Thanks!
Carole, you are brilliant!! Your grandson's jacket is beautiful!! Loved all your other makes as well. What gorgeous scenery - just breathtaking.
Oh thanks Terri, I don't think I will ever get bored of that scenery! The little one was so happy with the jacket, I hope nothing happens to that one. Have a great week and thanks for tuning in 🧵😊
Grandmother to the rescue! I know the pleasure of making something special for a grandson.
Ha ha, it really was a case of that! You think about them in every stitch don't you and their little faces. He was so happy with it but now the other one wants me to jazz up a jacket as well with Pokemon 😂xx
That jacket is amazing and so are you Carole! What a lucky little boy he is to have such a sweet and thoughtful Gramma. Happy Weekend and see you next week.
Oh thank you so much, I really did enjoy doing it though as I love a challenge! I really appreciate your kind comments as always, Happy weekend to you too 🧵😊
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I have a feeling your grandson will absolutely LOVE his new jacket and be quite happy with it for many years. Oh my gosh, Carole! What a fantastic view you have from your holiday home. Wow!
He loved it Deb!! 👏🏼 Now Ollie wants a similar one with Pokemon figures on it 😂. That view sold us the holiday home, we always longed for a sea view but no way could we afford a house with one. This is ours whenever we want it. I just sit and watch the sea for hours, plus there are many super cute bunnies in the field next door! Thanks for watching and hope all is well 💗😘
The jacket turned out perfect! Take a picture of your sweet grandson’s reaction when you give it to him.
Thank you, he loved the jacket so much when I gave it to him but had a face covered in chocolate cereal so I didn't think a photo would be appreciated 🤣. He did grin from ear to ear though 🥰. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊
At the risk of repeating myself, you are such a good grandmother Carole! The jacket is amazing and must have been such a lot of fun to do. Both pairs of trousers have sewn up great too. Enjoy your granddaughter, she's at a lovely age. 😊 how lucky to live so near the coast, it looks stunning.
You are so kind! Thank you. That jacket was such fun, I do love projects like that to get stuck into. We are so pleased to have access to the holiday home with its lovely views, our daughter and family are there this weekend, the boys just love it! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
The jacket is perfect Carole - I’m sure your Grandson will be thrilled.
Thank you so much, he loves it so I am very happy! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Carole, what a beautiful walk☀️. Your grandson’s jacket turned out so great, I’m sure he will love it!
Thank you, he really did love the jacket! So pleased I could do that for him and hope nothing happens to this one 🤣. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Thanks Carole. Dorset has such a beautiful coast. Brought back lots of happy holiday memories. ❤
Dorset does have such a lovely coastline, especially when the sun shines! Before I lived in Dorset, we always used to holiday here as a child so has great memories for me too. I am so glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your comment 🧵😊
The jacket is perfect! I hope he is nearly as excited and pleased as you rightly are!
He really was excited to see it and wore it straight away. Luckily it wasn't quite as big on him as I thought. Thanks so much for your comment 🧵😊
What a great job you did on that jacket. It’s amazing! Such a great grandma. I love watching your outdoor scenic videos having never been to Europe. It’s so interesting to see the terrain and how beautiful it is. Love your channel.
Thank you Cindy! We do have wonderful countryside and scenery....when the sun shines! It has been so rainy and cold this weekend it doesn't look quite the same. I was so happy I could do that jacket and he loved it, yay! Have a wonderful week and thanks for tuning into my channel 🧵😊
OMG Carole, seeing the little jacket brought a smile to my face! You did an amazing job in recreating the lost jacket 👏👏. You are a wonderful grandmother and I am sure he will be extremely happy 😃. Very nice pants 👖 👏👏.
Thank you for another great video 💕💕
Thank you Karen. Honestly I would do anything for my Grandkids 🤣. I'm really not sure I was the same with my kids! It broke my heart about that jacket as much as his I think, I'm definitely getting soft as I get older.
Thanks so much for watching 💕🧵💕
Oh Carole you are such a sweetie to have created the jacket for your grandson, great make! Love your trousers too. Have a great weekend.
Oh thank you that is really kind of you! I was so happy to do it and loved the challenge. The trousers were just a bonus last week! Have a good week 🧵😊
Wowzers!!!!! That jacket is amazing! Sewing really is a superpower! I hope he was over the moon with it!!
Thanks Rachael. He really was so happy with it but now the older one wants me to do something similar with Pokémon figures 🤣. X
@@socarole66 no good deed eh 😜
What beautiful scenery, Carole. Thank you for sharing that video. It is so enjoyable. ❤
Thank you so much for watching Maureen, I am glad you enjoyed the windy walk! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Awe. Anything for our grandson’s ❤
Too true Donna! Those little faces 🥰. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Such a good grandma. I do the same for my granddaughters
Thank you so much Pamela, we are rewarded with their love aren't we. I am sure I wasn't the same with my own children!! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
What a lucky grandson 😊😊😊. The jacket ie perfect! ❤
Thank you very much Barbara, his little face was a picture when I gave it to him! Have a good week 🧵😊
You did NOT cheat Carole! You UPCYCLED!!! GREAT JOB! Dead right, spot on!! It looks identical. He will LOVE IT!!! So exciting. I always use embroidered patches on challenging fabrics. AMAZING!!! I'm so thrilled to hear about his reaction. Your jeans are cute! Linen trousers fit great too. I do the same thing and look at the photos and not the words so much. I think you won't have a problem with the French pattern at all. BEAUTIFUL hoodie WOW! I love that striped fabric. 🥰💖
Of course, I upcycled! Why didn't I think of just saying that? He really was pleased with it but now the older Grandson wants me to do something similar for him 😂. I am glad to hear that you don't risk embroidering straight onto precious things, again I felt like I was cheating. I am going to try those trousers shortly as we are so far from wearing shorts over here yet or even crops. Your support means so much to me, thank you 🧵😊💗
@@socarole66 Carole, there is no such thing as cheating when sewing or embroidering. We are sewists and we make it work! You are incredibly creative and an outstanding sewist! ENJOY the craft and let your creativity flow!! 🥰❤❤❤❤
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Loved the trousers Carole but you really smashed it with that jacket for your grandson. What a wonderful and clever Nannie you are! I’m currently making a summer dress for my 7 year old granddaughter. It’s got cupcakes all over it and I know she’ll love it. Happy sewing 🧵, Pat
A cupcake dress sounds wonderful, even at our age! How lovely to sew for your granddaughter. My Grandson just loved the jacket so I am a very happy Nanny 🥰. Hope you have a good weekend and thanks so much for your kind comment🧵😊
What a fabulous jacket he will love it congratulations you are amazing have a wonderful weekend 😊😊😊
Thank you Robyn, it was a fun challenge. Hope your weekend had better weather than ours did, just cold and rainy!! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🧵😊
Oh my gosh, that jacket for your grandson is adorable. So cool. He will love it. So smart starting with a ready made jacket. Great job! I think your jeans came out really nice. I like that medium color. Love all the pictures at the end. It is so fun to see places I've never been. Last time I went to visit my grandson I brought several pairs of pajama pants that I'd made for him. He calls them grandma bedtime pants. Kids are so funny.
Grandma bedtime pants sounds so funny to me! Oh I love the things that children say and come out with. I gave the jacket to my Grandson today and he was thrilled. Thank you for your comment on the jeans, I was worried they looked too 'homemade' but like you say, they are a nice medium colour. Thanks so much for watching and I really appreciate your comments 🧵😊
Carole, you did an excellent job with your grandson's jacket! He is going to love the jacket!🫠
He loves it!!!! Yay, you should have seen his little face 🥰
Amazing jacket for that little guy! Big smile on his face, so sweet. You are an extra ordinary grandmother and person for that matter! You have inspired me to get working on some pants for this coming summer, seems like all I make are tops. What an amazing view on your walk, thanks for sharing. I was out of breath just watching😉 Have a great week!
Thank you for all your lovely comments! He was so happy with the jacket and I am pleased I was able to do something for him. I love making trousers as they tend to have very few pieces and come together quickly. Good luck with yours! I am glad you enjoyed the video and yes, that view was breath-taking literally!! Have a good week 🧵😊
Wow. The jacket is fantastic. Your grandson will love it. Fab makes again.xxxc
Thank you so much. He was so pleased with it today, I do hope nothing happens to this one!! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Hi Carole. The Lightning McQueen jacket is amazing! You outdid yourself. I know your young grandson will love it even more than the original. The pants are great. Good job on using the French instruction. I always enjoy your #fridaysews! Have a great weekend ❤ Diann
Hi Diann! Thank you so much for the compliment on the jacket, it was such fun to do but a lot of hand sewing! I honestly didn't realise how much I go by the pictures on the big 4, are you the same? Hope you have a good weekend too and all is well with your eye 😘🍓
Well done Carole I love the jacket you made your grandson. Certainly was a stitch for love. Love the trousers too. I have the new look pattern so will take on your advice. Love the footage of your beloved dog. Bless him xxx
Hi Julie, thanks so much for watching this video from last week. I can't believe that he was still bouncing around in my video photobombing my modelling as he always did! Little one just adored the jacket and now I need to do another for my other grandson! 😊🧵
You made a fantastic job of your little grandsons jacket, well done.
Thank you so much Catherine, he really is happy with it. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
You have done an amazing job of the Lightning McQueen jacket ❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for a kind comment 🧵😊
So stinkin’ adorable, Carole! Amazing job! I knew you could do it! He will love it! Fab job on the trousers, also! 😘💗
Thanks Andra, oh he does love the jacket, I am hoping nothing happens to this one 😂. The success with the trousers was a bonus last week, shame we have gone back to Winter here! Have a super week my friend 💗😘
You’re quite amazing, Carole, and very motivating to me! 😘
Oh my goodness, thank you so much Lynn 🥰. Charlie was so happy with the jacket when I gave it to him today! 🧵😊
@@socarole66 😍 I love sewing for my grands, too!
Awww I'm so glad you managed to recreate that jacket. He is so cute 🤩
Thanks, he is very adorable well... all my Grandkids are 🤣. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
You live and play in a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you so much, I really do appreciate our lovely county, especially when the sun shines! 🧵😊
Very well done Carol on the fabulous Jacket your grandson is going to be over the moon. I loved the views of the walk you went on thank you for sharing. Being in the caravan is just so very different from being at home isn’t it, we have a tourer and I love getting away. Carol😊
Hi Carol, we had tourers for 35 years before we bought this in December! We did enjoy our years but my husband was getting a little tired of the hassle of towing and we only had a 2 berth so the family couldn't use it. It was a massive decision for us and we still get the tourer 'fix' by walking round the camp site and seeing them all! I am sure you will agree, you only need to go a couple of miles down the road and you feel you are on holiday. Happy Caravanning!! 🧵😊
@@socarole66 we live about an hour away from the Peak District so we often shoot of there for our get away but love Cornwall we try and get there at least twice every year. 😊
I knew you would recreate this jacket and I knew it would be awesome! Fantastic job!! Also, thank you so much for the video of your hike. What an amazing and beautiful place to roam. 💚
Thanks Diane, I can't believe it wasn't my initial thought and it was really only after FS last week I decided to do it. I am so glad I did as he was so happy with it today. It is an awesome place to walk isn't it and the weather last weekend was perfect! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
The jeans look great and so do the tie front jeans.❤
You're gonna have a great time with the grand children or grandchild. I have a 9 month old grandchild too. She's walking along everything and has taken a couple of steps. So no more freedom, ha ha ha.😅 Have a great weekend! Whew. Windy.
Walking around furniture at 9 months wow!! Little Chloe is only just sitting up. It is crazy how they all develop so differently in the beginning then level out a couple of years later. They are such fun aren't they! 💗
Love the jacket, it's brilliant. Your trousers are great too.😊
Thank you so much Bridget, now we need some Spring weather so I can wear the cropped trousers! Have a lovely weekend 🧵😊
I enjoyed your blog today Carole. Thanks
Thank you so much Bernadette, I really appreciate that. 🧵😊
Really enjoyed your coastal walk -- such a beautiful area! Also the wooded area at the end.
Thank you, when the sun shines in Dorset we are very fortunate as the countryside is stunning! I am so glad you enjoyed the video 🧵😊
Fabulous jacket Carole.
Views are amazing. Well done doing the walk.
I love Accia panties too, you reminded me i have few to finish 😍🥰
Thank you Agata, I don't think I will ever get bored of those views! Acacia Knickers are the best aren't they and fun to make. Have a good weekend and hope you are feeling better 🧵😊x
You win the award for the best grand-mother ever! The jacket is amazing and he’s going to be so excited when he gets it. The new trousers are excellent!! I really do love that tie/knot in the front on your second pair. You really have a breath-taking view from your holiday home! Have a good weekend with your grand-daughter! Xx 💞
Ha ha, I really don't think I will win the award, not yet. Now Ollie wants me to make a jacket with Pokemon on it 😂. Charlie was thrilled with it when I gave it to him today, I just hope nothing happens to that one! I love adding a tie to the front of the trousers, it covers over the bit I hate. That's why I like the 'magic dress' too 🤭 The view is awesome isn't it, it will be ours for 5 years and then we have to decide whether or not to buy a new static caravan on it. I really don't think I will ever get bored of it! Have a great weekend and it won't be long before you are back on the Island 💗😘🛶🏠X
The little jacket turned out really nice, it looks just like the other 😊
Thank you Stephanie, I couldn't make it exactly the same but I got away with it, he loves it! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Thats so hilarious that you were following the french instructions! I love your trousers. We are def twins now! My linen ones are basically the same but without ties. The lightning MCQueeb jacket is the BOMB though. He is going to love that! You did an amazing job on that! You are so talented girl!!!! Those bluebells!!!!!’n. I can only imagine how beautiful that was in person! Thanks for sharing!! Love you❤
You should have seen the puzzled expression on my face when I did read the instructions!! I love that we have more or less the same pairs of trousers, I will always think of you when I wear them 🥰. They haven't got the cool hem like you made though, that was a style feature I wouldn't dare copy! Charlie was SO happy with the jacket but.......of course...Ollie now wants me to do one with Pokemon on it 😂. A Nanny's work is never done! Happy Weekend xx😘💗
Congratulations on your success of the jacket! Beautiful walk, though it was quite windy!
Thank you so much, it was so funny that I didn't realise just how loud that wind was 😂. My Grandson loves that jacket so I am very happy. Have a great weekend 🧵😊
Your grandson will love this jacket even more since you made it for him! Good job, Carole! The trousers look really good and fit you well! I have the underwear pattern, but haven’t tried it yet. I can see why you bought the holiday home! Beautiful scenery! 🤗🤗
Thank you so much Nancy, my Grandson loved the jacket...yay!! I love the Acacia pattern and have made over 30, I don't wear anything else now 😂 and it is a great use for jersey scraps. Have a go one day, they are so quick to make! Happy weekend 🧵😊
So Carole, you nailed that little jacket, he’s going to be so happy with it! You are a bona fide genius! I love those pants, I have that wardrobe pattern, it’s one of my favorites. The views in your film are gorgeous, how lucky you are to get to see that whenever you wish! Those blue bells are gorgeous, I love them, but none grow around here, unless I plant them. I’m thinking the horrible heat in late summer would kill them dead. Our kitchen garden is growing by leaps and bounds, the corn is jumping out of the ground. I dread the long days of hot, punishing work during the harvest, but I sure will enjoy that food this coming winter! Have a great weekend of sewing. There’s a great little T-shirt pattern on sale at Love Notions for $5.00 today, it’s called the Juliet blouse. It would look stunning on you!👚☺️
Hi Sue, what are you doing to me? I read your comment and then went straight onto Love Notions 😂. The Juliet top was something I admired when I first saw it and went through all my big 4 patterns to find something similar to no avail. I have bought it so when I get up the courage to print it I will have a go! I couldn't resist at that price. Thanks so much for thinking of me or tempting me. Sounds like you have quite the garden over there, how much land do you have? Blue bells tend to exist mainly in forestry areas, they are lovely but have such a short life! Thanks again for letting me know re the pattern. Have a good weekend 🧵😊
@@socarole66 , I’m so glad that you’re not angry with me for tempting you with that pattern, but it had your name on it. I have 105 acres of land here, it used to be a working farm, but since my grandfather died, not so much. We have horses, chickens , dogs and cats, and are getting goats again later this summer. I grew up on this place and inherited it from my mom. 🤪
The jacket looks fantastic! Using RTW as the base isn't cheating, it's "working smarter, not harder." You already make so many things, and the pants are terrific, too. Denim always loosens up for me with wearing and I always regret buying a larger size of jeans as a result. I often under or over estimate on how much fabric to buy - so great you were able to get more of the pink fabric. Love the daisy earrings 😄. Around here Lilies of the Valley and lilacs are blooming and it smells wonderful. There are WWII concrete pillboxes to monitor for invasino on the shoreline in the state of Delaware that fascinated my kids when they were small. It is a pleasure to subscribe to your channel - your videos are wonderful and it is great to learn things from the literally worldwide sewing community!
I love that I 'worked smarter'! Thank you, I always feel I cheat when I buy clothing now. As you say, denim normally does ease. I don't know how old you are but when I was a teenager we used to buy the tightest jeans possible and you needed help to do them up in the shop when trying them on😂, that was before the wonder of stretch denim! That is fascinating that you also had pillboxes in the US, I had no idea about that at all. We all learn so much from each other don't we! Thanks so much for your comment and I hope you have a good weekend 🧵😊
I'm old enough to remember having to lie down to zip up my jeans 😁! It didn't even make sense, because I wondered why my mother wore a girdle but this wasn't much different!@@socarole66
The little jacket was so precious I am sure he will be over the moon! I am just a little bit jealous if your beautiful views from your holiday home! And my goodness the bluebells 💕💕💕
Thanks Pamela, honestly those bluebells were amazing. I didn't realised that they had a smell until this week! Charlie was so pleased with his jacket so it was all worthwhile. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
The fleece jacket is adorable Carole! Good job! I like your trousers too. I have made the a couple of pairs of the second linen pants but, I never though5 about takin* in the pant legs. Great idea and I like how they look on you. I also Ave the first pants pattern but, never mad3 them. Might hav3 a go after seeing yours. Thanks for sharing all of your lovely makes.
Thanks so much, the little one was so happy with his jacket.
Still waiting for the weather to be warmer to make the crops but I keep wearing the jeans. Good luck with yours! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
My oldest went through the same phase when he was 3 and he would have loved that jacket! He's 17 now but your video brought back all the feelings like it was yesterday! You did a fantastic job!
Oh that is wonderful, it just shows how old that film is, we tend to think of it as recent. My Grandson just loved the jacket when I gave it to him today 👏🏼. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
❤I am so glad you were able to recreate that jacket for your grandson. I believe he’s going to love it more than the original because his grandma (whatever name he calls you) did it for him. The items I discover my grandkids and nieces and nephews still have and cherish because “I” made them for them is the best feeling of love ❤️ in the world. Great job!!!
Oh that is so kind of you and I really hope you are right! I chose to be Nanny to my Grandchildren as it sounds 'kinder' 🥰 I do hope you are right and they will keep these things for a while and remember me for making them, that is all the thanks we want isn't it. Have a lovely weekend 🧵😊
Your grandson will love the jacket, you did such a good job. Lovely pants .. I wish I could find that New Look cardi pattern 3693
Thanks Anne, he absolutely loved the jacket so I was very pleased. The Cardi pattern is a Kwik sew not New look but that won't help you at all! Just keep your eye out on Etsy and Email as they do come up every now and again. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Hi Carole!! Oh my goodness, that jacket!!!! What an amazing job you did! Don't tell the little one, but I think your version is better!! Let's hope he thinks so too! You are so talented, and those trousers! They look fantastic! I loved your tour of those beautiful hills/cliffs, you are so brave, once I see a sign like that all you'll see is cloud of dust as I run away! The bluebells were beautiful, but as soon as you said Rambler group, my squirrel brain says "What's a Rambler group? Do we have those in the US?" I had never heard of that unless you've already explained before and I forgot....I hope you got to meet up with Adam and hope you have a great weekend! PS- you know I LOVE that top you're wearing!!💓💓
Oh dear, I didn't realise Rambling was a British thing 😂. It is basically a walking group but called Rambling as it is in the Countryside. I am sure you have something similar, I love it as I get to speak to random people about random things!! Last week it was metal detecting 🤭. Thanks for your compliments on the jacket, he really loves it even though it isn't exactly the same. I am glad you enjoyed the 'walk', I would rather do that than get close to a giraffe!! Thanks so much for watching my friend 💗🧵
@@socarole66 😂😂😂But he was so CUTE!!! 🦒
Excellent work on the jacket. Well done. Enjoy the walks too. Did a walk at Cranborne after you mentioned it last week. Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Lucy, oh my goodness, if you were at Cranborne you were only a few miles from me. The walk we did this week was at Pamphill and the Bluebell woods there. That is also a lovely place to visit if you don't know it. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Your Grandson’s jacket was brilliant Carole - hope he loves it! Both pairs of trousers were great too - I’ve just finished a second pair of trousers (New Look 6217) and they’re definitely more my style that those wide leg ones. I need to lengthen them by about 4” though!
Lovely bracing coastal walk - you can’t beat it can you. 😀 No 4 legged companion though? 🤗
Thank you for being so kind. He did indeed love the jacket thank goodness! I have also made 6217 and liked them, I had forgotten that. I do not need to lengthen mine 😂.
It was a lovely walk but sadly Mickey's back legs are quickly deteriorating now so we can't risk dragging him up and down those cliffs. Such a shame but he is nearly 15 so hardly surprising! He watched me from the window 🥰. Have a wonderful week 🧵😊
Aw love him. So glad your grandson loved his jacket. It makes all the effort totally worth it.
My lovely old dog (Billy) will be 15 in a few months time too 🤞. He still goes for a walk every day but he’s definitely slowing down. They’re so precious though. ❤️
Brilliant work with the Cars fleece. What a stupendous recreation. It has all the spirit of the other one if not an exact copy. Great work on the trousers too. Both nicely fitting and very wearable. I’m sure they’ll get lots of wear. Only question is ‘What Spring’?😂 I’d love to be wearing something that isn’t warm and woolly at the moment. The East wind doth blow a bit too much 🥶 I think you’re getting better weather than us on the East coast.
Thank you Trish, I think you hit the nail on the head with the fact it had the elements just not exactly a copy. He does love it though so that is a win! I hope we shall have Spring soon, honestly this weekend has been so bad hasn't it. It is a Bank holiday next week so that is normally a recipe for weather disaster as well 😂. Maybe I could wear woolly tights under my cropped spring trousers. Apparently we are the wrong side of the Jet stream or something! I love hearing from viewers in the UK so thank you so much for commenting 🧵😊
Your trousers are fab 🤩
Thank you, I do enjoy making trousers as they are so quick! 🧵😊
I love the jacket. Not to brag but I speak fluent french so if you have any problems with the french pattern juat let me know. I know you use the illustrations but the offer is there anyway.
Thank you for your offer! You aren't bragging at all, it is a wonderful talent to have. Luckily my son is fluent in French too but I am not sure that includes sewing words 😂. I really appreciate your comment, merci et bon weekend! 🧵😊
Hi Carole, I did find the wider elastic that you wanted and put a comment straight on your blog as you were talking about it last time. However, I noticed the comment disappeared later in the day, I don’t know why. Maybe it was because I happened to mention the company that you could purchase it from and somebody didn’t like it. Who knows. The jacket looks lovely and the little guy will be over the moon.
Oh my goodness Linda NO!! RUclips I know does randomly delete comments and I have no idea why. As you say maybe it was because you named a company but others do? I am so sorry and that was really kind of you to take the time to do that. What did you search for when looking for it? That might give me a clue! Have a good weekend 🧵😊
Such a good job 👏👏👏
Thank you! It was a fun challenge 🤣.
Thank you! It was a fun challenge 🤣.
I’ve been thinking about your grandson’s jacket since I watched your video. My grandson is crazy over hot wheels and I think I’ll take your idea, if you don’t mind, and replicate this jacket in a hot wheels,theme.
No problem at all! My older Grandson now wants me to do a similar jacket using Pokémon characters 🤣. I should have seen that coming! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
That jacket is the BEST! ❤ He'll love it! I notice that you use the Big 4 a lot and wonder how you decide on the size. Do you measure all the pattern pieces? I've found that I have trouble with them. I actually have lots of nice patterns handed down to me and wound like to use them but some (most) seem very big when i go by size.
Hello there, thanks so much for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the jacket! Re the Big 4 patterns, I tend to go for a size 10 but would be a size 8 in the shops so I size up. I find they are the 'old sizes' before everyone got a bit bigger!! However, I check the finished garment measurements if quoted and very rarely I do check the pattern pieces. I actually have more trouble with the Indie patterns as they all have different sizes and numbers to each other! Hope that may help? 🧵😊
@@socarole66 OH interesting, you basically go by what you buy in stores and size up? I was looking at my measurements on the sewing package. I'm going to give your way a shot and see if that helps. Thanks!
Ps it's Kelly 🙈😂
Ha ha ha 🤣🤣🤣 thanks KELLY! Xx
@@socarole66 I forgot for a moment 🤣🤣