May Makes 

Thanks so much 😊

Thanks Debbie!

She is a delight. I love spending time with her.

Thanks as always - I knew you had NL6602 and your versions have always been so cute. I need to make that again in the sleeveless version. It really is the perfect shift dress - and I never would have made the short one had I not seen how cute yours was. You're always inspiring me. I wonder if S8085 would look that good if crazy Jenna weren't modeling it. She is SUCH a ham, just like her dad, keeps us laughing with her dry humor and always making fun of herself. Great kid (not that I'm biased or anything). Now maybe I can get the June makes out in some kind of timely manner - we'll see. My mom tells me I was due on June 1 and born on the 16th, so I've been playing catch-up for many years! Mia was also due May 30 and showed up on the 13th. That goes-around-comes-around thing gets me every time - lol!

Listen, you put up your Makes videos any old time you WANT to. There’s no need to be timely. It’s a labor of (love? tomfoolery?) for us to launch these Makes videos and I don’t think anyone is holding onto a calendar checking for punctuality.😃I’m certainly not.

I love it too, especially on the model! ; D It's a 2-for-1 deal for me

Thank you so much Jeanie, I can't wait to. see yours! It'll be beautiful!

xoxoxoxox I should model these with an ipod or book in my hand - lol

Today at Jen's House YES!!!

That is definitely a great pattern -

Thank you Brenda!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! You should make the maxi - it's so comfy and flow-ey and turns out pretty every time -

Thank you so much! That vintage dress - I think the reason it's so cute is actually the model. She is such a character - one of those adult children with whom you love to spend time. And I'm back to it now that they're all gone - makes me sad and glad at the same time!

Hi Anna-marie! I was surprised at how easy S8085 was for how cute it turned out. S8910 is indeed really comfy and I'm tempted to make the short version. Hudson is the perfect place to winter, right there on the beach! And this is a great time to sew for that time of year. I love Florida for the easy clothing that's so popular here. Plus the sunshine!

Thanks so much!

Thanks! Hope the changes to the NL tunic make a huge difference. I need to make that dress again. So cute and talk about comfy - I'm on a quick visit to my mom and dad's and I threw that one in to wear. It packs well too!

Thank you Rosanne!

Thank you so much! So you're a snowbird - it's so funny how the traffic just evaporates when you all go home. Crazy at Christmas but we're always glad you're here!

Thank you so much!

Thanks Raven! Makenna is such a wonderful person, everyone falls in love with her, but you don't get that from her non-modeling-videos. So I have to rave! (not that I'm biased or anything - lol). As opposed to Jenna, who is such a character! Love that maxi. What a surprise. Can't wait to see your next upload - I may have to do that tag. I loved hearing all about your adventures. It made me laugh to remember what you said in the other tag about PDF patterns - I'm still smiling over that one - ("said no one ever" - LOL!)

@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Yes, please do the tag! Only if you want to, of course, haha. But I'd love to hear your answers. And I can't believe you still recall what I said about PDF patterns!!! I use more PDF patterns these days, but I'm still headstrong in my ways LOL.

That is excellent advice and I'll try it next time. I think in stretching the binding I tend to pull on the neckline too. Thanks Barbara, I appreciate it!

@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Jen, after all my years of watching sewing videos and going such sewing as time and conditions would allow, I just came across this very recently. That's why I always say once a student always a student. At my age, I'm just glad I can still learn a thing or two!!!! Love your blog. You and your girls are wonderful!!! 🌷

Thanks - I know I have a biased opinion, but they really are amazing -

I think the fabric makes all the difference. Hope yours turns out gorgeous.

Happy birthday! (a little late but still glad you were born!)

Jenna is such a ham and generally such a fun girl to be around. I know what you mean about lining - I probably should have lined at least the bodice (and actually could at this point), but I don't want to spend the time taking everything apart and re-sewing it. Thanks about the maxi - I truly do love the flowy nature of that fabric. It turned out well!

Thank you so much! I have a story about Laura Dern - I'll have to tell it in a video soon. Isn't it great to see what other people did? I love it! I agree wholeheartedly - you just can't go wrong with flamingos!

OH. MY. GOSH. I never saw that before. Good thing I haven't worn that dress out very much, huh? Thanks for pointing (pun intended) it out - 😂

Thanks Maddy! I think she looks good in everything - not that I'm biased or anything 😉

Happy birthday! I feel like 60 is the new 40. Don't you? And June 13 was a popular day to be born! Getting a baby for our birthdays was the best!

You know, my brain just misfires on a regular basis. Yes - patternmaking! Thank you!

Hi Nancy - nope, I just follow regular patterns. Sometimes I hack them into what I want, though.

Thank you!..