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Thank you for sharing how to sew with sweater knits. You are a wonderful teacher. Your sweater is beautiful!!! I love watching all your videos. God bless you.

This is a really beautiful transformation! I want to embroider some of my own jeans now. I'd love to do the alterations too, but idk if I could do them as smoothly as you!

Back in the 70’s my sister was so tall she had a hard time finding long enough so she would find beautiful embroidered ribbons and would add them to the bottom of her bell bottoms. This reminded me of her cool creations. She also added a triangle of denim to the center back cause she loved a wide bell.

Awesome! Thank you for this lesson!

Love the embroidery. Watching you stitch it reminded me of my youth. We couldn't sit down to watch TV unless we were doing some "fancy work", which usually meant embroidering dish towels or pillow cases.

That was fun! Thanks😊

These really look cute ❤

Talented as always ❤

Super cute!

Thank you SO much for this. So easy to follow!

Loved the top, would have kept the tunic.

My recently widowed friend and I used your videos to rework the necklines on her husband’s cashmere jumpers to make them more feminine. She wears them all the time as it helps her to feel connected to him. We also used his t-shirts to make patchwork memory cushions for his grandchildren and nearest and dearest. She and I spent some lovely afternoons sewing, chatting and remembering her husband. I resolved a few years ago not to buy any new clothes (I’ve only bought a pair of decent hiking socks). I am currently wearing my son’s socks, underpants made from a t-shirt, my husband’s shorts, a t-shirt gift and a sweatshirt that my daughter was donating…..the only item that is my own is my bra! Thank you for your inspiration. I wholeheartedly agree with your ethos.

The pop of yellow is lovely and the dress is trendy now instead of frumpy xx

I totally agree with all of your reasons for buying second hand and I have found out alot about how clothes are put together just by taking them apart and remaking to fit me better xx

What a fun project! You did a great job. 👍

I wish I had a sewing machine.. I don't sew enough to justify buying one, but I do have a ton of tshirts I got rid of because of the neck band. Great idea 💡

That's so nice. Looks shop bought.

This is pure gold! Thank you Catherine! Could you tackle turning skinny jeans into straight legs? Could the slit be done at the side seam or have no slit at all? I’ve got a stack of skinny jeans that look terrible on me and I would love to alter them into something I would actually wear. Thank you in advance!

I made my daughter a pair of bell bottoms with some material she found in my stash. Embroidery around it would be so cute! A tip for tangles in your floss is to separate each strand and run it through beeswax and then put the three strands back together. It conditions the floss.

I just stumbled across your channel! I have a very old sewing machine...I'm thinking of replacing. What kind do you have?

No brand new tips for me here, but I very much appreciate this video. Your detailed explanation of WHY we do what we do is very helpful and gives me more motivation to stop cutting corners (except for when I need to eliminate bulk 😉). Thank you!

I am SO happy for thie video, because I have been wanting to make a cotton slip for FOREVER but I couldn't find the perfect pattern that will fit me. If I draft the bodice like you showed us it will be perfect and I can make the skirt without the tiers. Thank you SO MUCH!!

I found the section on removing the neck band very interesting. Thank you

Yes to letting go of all the negative comments!!!! I’m 52 and have been thrifting and up cycling not only clothing but furniture and more, too, since I’m 16. Sometimes I change things up and sometimes just loving it as is. People never believe me I thrift my stuff because people not only donate/throw away beautiful new or not much worn and in perfect condition stuff…I look like a million bucks, for real😂😂 Your explanations and passion for thrifting/up-cycling are not only 100% legit but every one has a hobby that they enjoy and not everyone has to like or agree with. Keep doing what you are doing!

They came out great❤. You are such a great teacher. Enjoyed watching it to the end. Thank you!

I liked the way you made adjustments to your jeans. The waistband is too high on my jeans, would I make the same crutch shortening to remedy it? Thanks 🙏

It’s like telling a writer to just go to the library.

I have the socks and I have metallic thread that would be perfect in the upper loopers for this. You’re giving me too many ideas! Keep it going 😂

Would it be ok to just surge the bottom of the pocket and tie off the threads? Not sure if there is a difference or if you just chose to use a sewing machine. I’m not always certain if one is a better choice; still learning. 😊

I put aside an upcycle project because I didn’t like the tight neck and wasn’t sure how to adjust it. Now I do! Thanks! 😊

Wow stunning result . Lots of work. But beautiful

Yep, certainly did my share of embroidery on several items of clothing, I remember one waffle knit long underwear type tee I embroidered to death. Wish I had it, still, but I do believe I wore it out completely. Thanks for a trip down memory lane. ❤

Inspiration I absolutely needed. Thanks so much

Why didn't you use the embroidery feature of your sewing machine? The Baby Lock Sofia is a combo machine.

Those jeans are priceless & gorgeous on you! Thanks for the many tips & tricks you teach with such ease! Blessings to everyone 🤗🇨🇦

I love watching and learning from you. And your calm demeanor is so soothing. I hope you take this as a compliment, but you remind me of Bob Ross with his soothing voice. You are a treasure.

This Denim Transformation is so useful!

It’s FUN to go thrifting. It Fun To be creative, there;s times we need to buy new but it’s amazing what you can find that’s so different at a yard sale or thrift store. YOU GO GIRL, YOU ARE SO GOOD AT THIS I LOVE WATCHING. I WISH THERE WAS A WAY OF TAKING THREE INCHES FROM THE BAGGY CROTCH OUT OF EVERY PAIR OF SHORTS AND PANTS I HAVE WITHOUT TAKING THE WAISTBAND OFF. THERE; FRONT POCKETS INVOLVED CAN I JUST TAKE EM UP IN THE CROTCH

These pants turned out so cute!

Great tutorial thank you. Adorable result! I’m inspired to try this. By the by, the stitch you used in the middle of your flowers is a bullion knot, not a French knot. Here’s a demonstration of the French knot 😅 ua-cam.com/video/zuixmGWR4wA/v-deo.htmlsi=gbM1n8QuhP6c7Fkw

I just love this tutorial! Thank you for your pacing and detailed explanations. I wish Simplicity (the big four) would start sponsoring videos like these. It would really encourage a lot of makers like me that are self taught and UA-cam taught sewists. I appreciate the time and care you put into this tutorial. My husband loved the shirt. It’s nice to have a more formal option than M6044 (which he also loves!!) Tock Custom does a great video of that one. I look forward to your next make!!

These are so cute. My wheels are turning as I think of a Christmas gift for my 21 year-old granddaughter who loves vintage

Cute, cute cute!!!

I love these ❤. I was given a load of embroidery thread but have never tried it, this has definitely inspired me. Did you show your colleague?

Very sweet bell bottoms!

I loved your video! When you said you felt like you were a teenager in the 70s, I laughed because I was a teenager in the 70s and I embroidered my jeans. I loved creating embroidery patterns loved how they looked. Thank you for being an inspiration for a new generation.

Hello Catherine I’m so very much enjoying your videos. I’ve sewn all my life (72 yrs. here!) and have also done tons of alterations, not always fun but mostly a feel good feeling when it’s done…..for many reasons! 😅 I enjoy the way you talk through the steps as you work. Good job! 👍🏼 I’ll stay tuned. Thank you

Thank you for your suggestions. I got the clover seam ripper. I need to get the rest.

Great job! Loved your innovation. So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.