Sewing in a Small Space: How to Make a Custom Smock Apron

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024

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  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 Před 5 měsíci +87

    I lost my home in the 2017 Tubbs fire in California and have been living and sewing in my RV ever since. I make handbags, wallets, back packs, totes from cork fabric. Storage is an issue and my space is getting tighter and tighter each day. Since I was an uninsured renter at the time of the fire, and the rents have gone sky high in my area, it looks like I'll be RV'ing for the rest of my life. Sewing saved my sanity, making beautiful things makes me happy. My logo is "Sew It All Away"......

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +19

      I'm so sorry for your loss -- I was living in Northern California at the time and I remember how terrible that fire was. Sewing has been a lifeline for me during difficult times, as well, and I'm glad that you've found ways to make it work in your RV!

    • @drkatel
      @drkatel Před 5 měsíci +7

      Whoa, you have faced some real adversity but you’re a great model of resilience. Do you sell your creations on Etsy or anywhere?

    • @sheila4046
      @sheila4046 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Sorry for your loss. 😢 Have you ever thought about selling anything of your items that you've made? God bless you

  • @TraciSeibert
    @TraciSeibert Před 5 měsíci +10

    Just found you. You turned a tragedy into an adventure. Kitty and sewing are 2 essentials

  • @karlabergwalker3332
    @karlabergwalker3332 Před 5 měsíci +15

    The apron looks fabulous and your home and cat are SEW sweet!!

  • @suzannemortimer9752
    @suzannemortimer9752 Před 5 měsíci +6

    We used to live on a narrowboat in the uk. 6’x45’. It was lovely and cosy but not without its challenges. I used to cut out my sewing patterns on the floor in the narrow walk way and sew using my vintage hand cranked machine standing at the kitchen counter, no power you see. Oh those were the days!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Wow, that is so cool! We've often wondered how living in a motorhome compares with living in a houseboat. We've also found full-time RVing simultaneously worthwhile and challenging, but I'm sure that living on the water must add unique complexities to the equation. Traditional narrowboats are gorgeous, what an amazing way to explore the UK! To make sewing work in that space (and without power!) is really impressive.

    • @suzannemortimer9752
      @suzannemortimer9752 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@mycatatemyroadmap See also the youtuber Sew Projects. She makes lingerie onboard and I think she uses an electric machine so I think she must have a good generator. Although it was an amazing fresh air life, it was both a relief and a novelty to eventually live in a house where I could turn light switches on and run the washing machine at the same time 😃

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@suzannemortimer9752 I'll definitely look her up, thank you for the recommendation! Re: simultaneous lights & washing machine, I know exactly what you mean! Little luxuries I'm certain I won't take for granted in the future. :)

  • @elizabethbertsch3066
    @elizabethbertsch3066 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I’ve been sewing since I was 10 (now 65). My mom taught my sisters and I. It has been so fun through the years. Now I mostly quilt. I loved watching you put this together! I hope you’re going to post many more sewing vlogs 😊. Happy travels!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! I'll definitely be posting more sewing vlogs -- I'm working on a quilt project right now, my first one in our RV! Before we started traveling, I mostly quilted, as well, but somehow it's felt a little more daunting to do in the motorhome. What a wonderful gift your mom gave you and your sisters, warm memories and years of sewing fun! I wish I had learned to sew when I was younger, trying to make up for it now. :)

  • @elizabethharris4570
    @elizabethharris4570 Před 5 měsíci +7

    This must be a Bounder motor home, or it's twin. We had one like it once upon a time that we really enjoyed camping in. Your upholstery, the lamps, the layout are exactly like ours was. Thanks for your teaching!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +2

      You're exactly right, our motorhome is a 1992 Bounder! We really enjoy it, it feels like a cozy cabin on wheels. Was your Bounder from a similar year? Thank you for sharing, it's so fun to hear from other Bounder owners!

    • @elizabethharris4570
      @elizabethharris4570 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Ours was a 1990. In 2000, we went on a 2 1/2 month road trip in it, from Virginia, north to Maine, west to North Dakota, south to Missouri, and back home to Virginia. I wasn't quilting yet in those days, but had a great time cross stitching or embroidering in the co-pilot chair while we traveled. Wishing you happy trails!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@elizabethharris4570 What a wonderful trip! Cross-stitch and embroidery sound perfect for a long driving day. We thought Virginia was exceptionally beautiful when we briefly visited this past fall, looking forward to going back. Best wishes to you, as well!

  • @micheleh4016
    @micheleh4016 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I sewed and quilted in our 5th wheel for 5 summers. We would be on the road for 4+ months each year and I couldn't go that long without my fabric and thread fix! Hurricane Ian destroyed our 5th wheel and we really miss it. Planning on purchasing a Class A next. Keep RVing and sewing! Maybe we'll meet on the road.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's so fun getting to e-meet other RVing sewers and quilters! I'm sorry to hear about your 5th wheel -- having experienced how scary even 30 mph winds can feel, I can only imagine the damage potential of a hurricane. I hope you can get back to sewing on the road soon! I'll keep an eye out for the Class A with a sewing machine in the window. :)

    • @cecileroy557
      @cecileroy557 Před 5 měsíci

      One Christmas I made my family - the one's who cook that is... my daughter-in-laws don't like to cook - each an apron. Each one was specific to the person. My grandson's apron had a Star Wars theme and my granddaughter's apron had a fairy theme. Each of my grown sons also received aprons with their interests in mind. They were a big hit!!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      @@cecileroy557 That's a great idea! I may need to steal it for next Christmas... Even if you already enjoy cooking, having an apron you love makes it a little more fun, doubly so if it's made by mom/grandma. :)

  • @rebelgirl7289
    @rebelgirl7289 Před 5 měsíci +8

    You just popped up and the thumbnail looked interesting. I like the fact that you're in an RV on BLM land since I watch a lot of those kinds of videos. Good camera, instructions and cute cat. I have a few. I hope your sub number increases. It will be with me and I look forward to more videos. Happy adventures!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you! We spend most of our time boondocking on BLM land -- such an amazing resource we have in this country. With all the birds and other wildlife to watch, our cat loves camping even more than we do. :)

  • @nancy-katharynmcgraw2669
    @nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Excellent job, from drafting the pattern to Stitching on the towel loop! Great ingenuity & perseverance!!! It was a pleasure to watch your learning progress. I have been a sewist x 60 years.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much! The learning process was very rewarding, I'm excited to try my hand at drafting more complex patterns in the future. 60 years of sewing knowledge is amazing, I hope I can build up to that sort of expertise!

  • @Happybidr
    @Happybidr Před 5 měsíci +3

    This video was so perfect to watch. It was fun and informative and relaxing. How cool to live in an RV. DH and I were just talking about this. It reminds me of when we lived in a hotel for 5 months after a house fire. What was a negative (obviously) became one of the best things to happen to us, honestly. Love your cat, and your pattern drawing. That fabric is great for what you’re making. New subscriber!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Our cat loves to be the star of the show. :) The longer we've been full-time RVing, the more we've come to appreciate how the challenges are actually a part of what makes the experience so rewarding. None of our trials have been nearly as difficult as a house fire, though -- it's amazing that you and your husband turned a life-altering moment into such a positive experience!

  • @mamiesews123
    @mamiesews123 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow..love that apron!!😊😂

  • @happysmile1185
    @happysmile1185 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Make your own ironing pad. I could not afford one so I made one old towel folded in half covered in pretty cotton material. Your video is great.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Your ironing pad idea is a really great one, I'll definitely try making one!

    • @meman6964
      @meman6964 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Mine is covered with the silvery stuff ironing ycovers are made of. It hangs on skirt hanger in tiny closet of our RVan🚐.

  • @loves2spin2
    @loves2spin2 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Very well done! We live in a 740 square foot mobile home and so I have more room than you do to sew, but I appreciate seeing how you manage in your home. I certainly don't have a sewing room like I did in our former house. It was quite a challenge to downsize this much, but I make it work, just like you! We've been here for 9 years and it's taken this long to really figure out how to manage. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We've found a lot of positives in downsizing, but it's also a true organizational challenge! I love hearing about how others make sewing in small spaces work. I'll admit that once we get back to more stationary living, I do hope I'll have enough space for a dedicated sewing nook, if not a full room. :)

  • @cyn4rest
    @cyn4rest Před 5 měsíci +2

    Turned out really cute. I love aprons. Really saves on laundry. Lol

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach2680 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My husband and I have been living in our RV for ten years and quilting is not an easy process due to lack of space, but you make it work one way or another just like you ironing on your couch.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Wow, after 10 years of RV living, you must have all the small space quilting tips and tricks! I'm working on my first quilt project in our RV right now and I'm find that maneuvering such a large amount of fabric in here is not easy. But as you said, I'm making it work, and hopefully gaining some experience for next time!

    • @marijkeschellenbach2680
      @marijkeschellenbach2680 Před 5 měsíci

      FYI, a flannel backed picnic table cloth makes a great place to place your quilt blocks. You can roll it up until you need to work on it again, just makes a good impromptu design "wall". @@mycatatemyroadmap

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 4 měsíci

      @@marijkeschellenbach2680 That is such an excellent idea, thank you! Keeping piecing organized is such a challenge (and I very much miss my pre-RV design wall), so I will definitely pick up one of those table cloths!

  • @gaylenebuchhorn6062
    @gaylenebuchhorn6062 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love sewing my camper!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's so fun! Nothing like a change in scenery to inspire new projects. :)

  • @TerriTownsend
    @TerriTownsend Před 5 měsíci +2

    Cute apron. I think your RV is very nice.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! We really enjoy our RV, too -- the original owners took excellent care of it and we try to do the same.

  • @IvyRosethebus
    @IvyRosethebus Před 5 měsíci +3

    I live in my converted Skoolie. 26’ including the garage. I have 3 machines. A treadle, serger & picking up a featherweight Friday & donating my Necchi. I’m a total seamstress & love it! I’ve never been happier 😊. Small spaces are the best. Now I’ll watch the video 🎉

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      How cool! It really is a fun puzzle to make space for sewing while living in an RV. You must be more organized than me, our Bounder is 34' and I still couldn't quite find the space for my serger, haha!

  • @susanb8354
    @susanb8354 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Your apron turned out beautifully and I’ll bet would cost more than $100. Marimekko is expensive! My sister-in-law made curtains out of it years ago and it became immediately recognizable to me ever since. I love it. Your kitchen is very impressive. Not much to miss in an rv. Even a full sized Janome and an adorable kitty cat.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much! I was lucky to receive the Marimekko fabric as a gift, so I have to admit I didn't quite realize the price until now! Their signature patterns are so bold and unique, I love them as well. Curtains would be stunning and quite an investment!

  • @bethbailey5780
    @bethbailey5780 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You are an excellent teacher! That you produced and sewed this in an RV is astonishing.

  • @JustMeAndMyFabric
    @JustMeAndMyFabric Před 4 měsíci

    Hi there! Your video popped up in my feed and I'm so glad I clicked to watch. Nice job on the apron, how cute is this!!! Take care! ~Angela

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you, that's so kind of you to say! Thank you for watching! :)

  • @maddygvanlifer435
    @maddygvanlifer435 Před 5 měsíci

    I moved into my camper and I love to machine quilt as well as hand quilt so I was worried that I would not be able to do either because it's small in here. But you're an encouragement. My machine is smaller than yours so I'm about to give it a go.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! I'm really enjoying connecting here with other RVers sewing/quilting on the road -- we're each solving a unique puzzle based on our particular setup, in addition to the usual puzzles that sewing presents. :) I hope that your foray into machine quilting in your van goes well! I started a mixed machine & hand quilting project recently, and I've found the machine aspect to be more of a challenge, though hopefully I'll get the hang of it with a little more experience.

  • @cecileroy557
    @cecileroy557 Před 5 měsíci

    You did a great job & it's easy to see you know what you're doing!!

  • @brigitte1215
    @brigitte1215 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Very nice!

  • @ragdollyally
    @ragdollyally Před 5 měsíci +5

    It turned out beautifully!! Thank you for this great video!!

  • @JoyfullyOrangeDeborah
    @JoyfullyOrangeDeborah Před 5 měsíci +4

    Super cute and looks very functional! I like your changes to the noted pattern. Saving this video to go back and make notes. Many Blessings to you!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much! I'll be uploading a written pattern to the video description in the near future, so hopefully that will be helpful, as well!

  • @michaeldangelo5810
    @michaeldangelo5810 Před 5 měsíci

    THank you for the clear explanations and using good camera work so we could see what you were talking about and doing. That you reconsidered how big the pockets should be was actually a nice touch, sort of reminding us we have the freedom to customize as we go along to make sure things really cuit us. And the idea of a loop for a towel is great. The only thing in the project I might have changed is either trying to match up the print for the pockets (which could well be more work than it's worth) or maybe being a solid color, but that might be a little OCD coming through on my part. It looks great.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words -- filming in our small space was a little bit of a game of Twister, so I'm very glad to hear that the shots captured the process clearly! I definitely hear you on the pockets -- I was hoping to match up the pattern, but (as is so often the case for me), I didn't have quite enough fabric to make it work. One day I'll learn! Thank you for watching.

  • @marymendoza3351
    @marymendoza3351 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You inspire me to sew in my very tight sewing room 😀

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      I think sewing in a small space adds to the feeling of accomplishment once you've finished your project! :)

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Před 5 měsíci +3

    It looks like you are in a camper. loved the video. Thanks.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      I am indeed -- we've been living in our 1992 Fleetwood Bounder for about a year and a half now, and we love it! So glad you enjoyed the video, thank you!

  • @carriem7832
    @carriem7832 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Fabby Magna sews aprons and charges $30 for hers incase anyone is looking for unique ones with Mothers Day coming up…..she supports her family and farm with her sewed items.
    I buy from small businesses when I can ……

  • @Phoebesmom1
    @Phoebesmom1 Před 8 měsíci +3

    You did such a good job! I’m very impressed and love the results. Thank you for sharing with us…Shelley

  • @BlackDogDesigns
    @BlackDogDesigns Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic video and I love how your apron turned out, so cute!

  • @janinejackson9477
    @janinejackson9477 Před 5 měsíci

    Love this apron😃

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett6044 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome great apron, nice and colourful!

  • @vivianweissmann217
    @vivianweissmann217 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great job!

  • @charlotteamodeo3031
    @charlotteamodeo3031 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow . I get frustrated trying to sew in my tiny space. Good for you making it work. Lovely apron and I may try making one.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! I've definitely had my shares of frustrations sewing in such a small space, I just tell the cameraman to stop filming, haha :)

  • @sylviavega-ortiz3006
    @sylviavega-ortiz3006 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thanks for this excellent tutorial. It will be interesting to see what you will share in future videos. Looking forward to your adventures in camping, cooking, sewing (quilting?) and how your cat "helps"!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to sharing more sewing/quilting in the RV, and RV living generally! And wherever there's a little something to steal or knock off the table, my cat Romeo will be excited to help out, so I'm sure you'll see more of him. :)

  • @MichelleForster-z4r
    @MichelleForster-z4r Před měsícem

    Mark and I loved the video. Keep up the excellent work! Pet Romeo for Mark, please.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před měsícem

      Thank you!! Hope you guys are doing well! Romeo is very asleep right now, but I will pet him when he wakes from his slumber :).

  • @lindariccardohenderson1656
    @lindariccardohenderson1656 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on making your cute apron. I found similar patterns searching you tube for Japanese linen aprons.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! I love Japanese-style aprons, they have such a beautifully minimalist design. I tried to create an apron somewhere in between a Japanese apron and the smock aprons traditionally worn in Mexico!

  • @ceegee1070
    @ceegee1070 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Beautiful apron! Great instructions and camera angles. I love your cat❤

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Romeo (our cat) loves to be the star of the show. :)

  • @suedavis1835
    @suedavis1835 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Very cute! Good job!

  • @susanmei9980
    @susanmei9980 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This turned out so nice. I hv been wanting to make an apron similar to this for quite awhile now. I like the cross straps and the fact it doesn’t need to be tied. Just pop it over your head. It really covers well, too, so you don’t hv to worry abt your clothes underneath. Great job! First time to your channel. 🌷

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much! I agree, I prefer not having to bother with tying straps. And maybe this is just me, but having a strap around the back of my neck drives me nuts. Coverage is definitely paramount!

  • @julieagar4483
    @julieagar4483 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Loved your apron . Looking forward to your future videos.❤❤

  • @oliviafox3605
    @oliviafox3605 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great job.

  • @christinacantu8390
    @christinacantu8390 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Hello I am so glad to find someone else that is sewing 🧵 in their RV as well. I also have sewed several projects myself. Full time RV’ers.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 6 měsíci

      That's awesome! We're full-timers, as well. It's not easy to make space for sewing in an RV, but it's a lot of fun!

    • @IvyRosethebus
      @IvyRosethebus Před 5 měsíci

      We should all Boondock in a Joann Fabric parking lot. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @IvyRosethebus
      @IvyRosethebus Před 5 měsíci

      Turned out beautiful! Great job

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Haha, I love this idea! If only!@@IvyRosethebus

  • @sallyal5266
    @sallyal5266 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm inspired to draft my own pattern now also as I've been wanting to make myself an apron for a while. I love your RV! Id love a van I'm in the UK. Thank you, happy travels! ❤

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! I found that an apron was the perfect project to try out drafting my own pattern, I hope you do give it a go! We've thought about traveling the UK in a van one day in the future -- always fun to dream about more adventures. :) We'd have to get comfortable with the notion of driving on the other side of the road, of course!

    • @sallyal5266
      @sallyal5266 Před 5 měsíci

      @@mycatatemyroadmap I'll certainly give it a go...if you're thinking of coming to the UK, try Wales first, the roads are quieter than the UK, and less stressful for you to get used to driving in the left....plus it's very beautiful! England is too, but I've lived in Wales for several months and it'd be perfect for you to start off with. If you go to Scotland, try it early in the year, or take midge repellant spray. Don't forget Yorkshire, Bedfordshire and Suffolk, plus the Lake District, all very beautiful places to see... Also, hop over to the Isle of Wight if you can, a slower pace too and lots to see ☺️

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@sallyal5266 Wow, thank you for all this information! I'll write all these places down with an eye toward the future. Great tip regarding the more manageable roads in Wales -- when I visited family in England a couple years back, the combination of busy and narrow roads did intimidate me a little bit. Absolutely worth it to get out of my comfort zone to see some of the beautiful places you recommended! :)

    • @sallyal5266
      @sallyal5266 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mycatatemyroadmap I'm so glad it was of help to you, happy travels my friend, hide your roadmap from your cat 🤣 🛺🤞🏼

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@sallyal5266 Thank you, same to you! It was fun chatting! :)

  • @elsiemurray75
    @elsiemurray75 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful, nice fabric

  • @drkatel
    @drkatel Před 5 měsíci

    I love the style, especially the crossover straps and the towel loops. Great design!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! I'm so used to sewing from patterns, so it was certainly a fun challenge to design it to my own specifications.

  • @monicabrazil212
    @monicabrazil212 Před 5 měsíci

    I love that apron!

  • @kskc1234
    @kskc1234 Před 5 měsíci

    Great Job, your apron came out beautifully! I've been wanting to try to make one, you've inspired me to try. Thank you!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy making one, it's such a fun project! I find it makes cooking even more fun when done in style. :)

  • @melisahorsley2061
    @melisahorsley2061 Před 5 měsíci

    I love this apron❤

  • @lindaleach7954
    @lindaleach7954 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice and pretty!!

  • @icare4bunnies
    @icare4bunnies Před 5 měsíci

    I love the cat!

  • @debbiesokol5907
    @debbiesokol5907 Před 5 měsíci

    Love it, beautiful

  • @ACanadianBee
    @ACanadianBee Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi. Just found your channel and looking forward to following your journey. I enjoy sewing and quilting and hope that is in your creati e plans. Good luck.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you! I love sewing and quilting, as well, so I'll definitely be doing more of that as we continue our travels. I'm especially looking forward to finishing a full quilt in the RV and will do my best to document the process here!

  • @TraciSeibert
    @TraciSeibert Před 5 měsíci

    Great job. Inspiring!

  • @pjinlaca5489
    @pjinlaca5489 Před 5 měsíci

    Great job!!!

  • @RoyWard-jp7uc
    @RoyWard-jp7uc Před 5 měsíci

    very nice!

  • @nancybrennan67
    @nancybrennan67 Před 5 měsíci

    My calico cat Belle use to pull the straight pins out of my piecing and nd spit them on the floor when I was’t in the room. L’il stinker. and then sit behind the machine and try and catch the needle when it was going up and down. Sure miss the little lady

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Adorable! Pulling pins out of piecing is a new one for me, that's actually quite impressive, haha! She couldn't let sewing distract you from her, of course. :) Cats definitely add a little extra excitement to sewing.

  • @lauriebrock470
    @lauriebrock470 Před 5 měsíci

    Great job!!👏

  • @debvoz
    @debvoz Před 5 měsíci

    You did an outstanding job on the apron, particularly since it was self drafted! I really enjoyed seeing how you manage in a small sewing space. The only thing I would have done differently is a slight change on the pockets to match the pattern - I hate unmatched patterns, it totally kicks off my OCD.

    • @Jen.O
      @Jen.O Před 5 měsíci +3

      BUT if the pockets are not matched, they show up more as a design feature, rather than blending into the print!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you!! I hear you about the pockets -- I hoped I'd be able to match the pockets to the pattern, but since the pattern repeat is so large, it would have required more yardage than what I had, unfortunately. All part of the learning experience, I suppose. :)

  • @gaylenebuchhorn6062
    @gaylenebuchhorn6062 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Really cute! Is the mini oliso iron worth its money?

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Here's my honest review of the mini Oliso: It works very well and it's nice to have a compact iron for our small space, but I think it's probably only worth the money if you travel for quilting classes frequently and need to bring your own iron. If I was going to splurge on an iron again, I would probably save up a little more and invest in a high-quality full-sized iron, and then get one of those super tiny wand irons for pressing small seams. Just my two cents!

  • @valerierollins6117
    @valerierollins6117 Před 4 měsíci

    Great sew! Love your sewing box, is it vintage?

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! Yes, my sewing box is vintage from the 1960s -- it's so perfect for a small sewing space!

  • @ShadowR-jz2cw
    @ShadowR-jz2cw Před 5 měsíci

  • @lucretiawrolstad3997
    @lucretiawrolstad3997 Před 5 měsíci

    I love it! Turned out beautiful now are you sharing the pattern?

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you! I'm working on a written pattern and will add a link to the video description once it's ready!

  • @meman6964
    @meman6964 Před 5 měsíci +1

    If you are on BLM land how do have power for iron? Solar would power the sewing machine, but anything that generated heat draws down the battery. Plus its nice and quiet, so not running generator. Curious

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci

      Before we moved into our RV we outfitted it with a solar setup (panels, battery bank, inverter, etc.), which generates enough power for pretty much all our daily needs! (The only exception is running the A/C -- we have to turn on our diesel generator to use that.) My iron is definitely power-hungry, but it's not a problem as long as I turn it off when not in use. We can even use the microwave with our solar setup! If we get a few very cloudy days in a row, we can run the diesel generator to charge up our batteries, but we mostly choose to camp in sunny places.

  • @Kate98755
    @Kate98755 Před 5 měsíci +2

    There are 524 likes…subscriptions are free….please get her up to more subscribers so she can make money!

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +3

      That is very thoughtful of you, thank you! :)

    • @cyn4rest
      @cyn4rest Před 5 měsíci +2

      I agree! Hopefully, she’ll Pin your post to the top so it is seen!

  • @Debisjoy
    @Debisjoy Před 5 měsíci

    How do you like your Janome? My Singer just gave me me her last stitch so I got a Janome! Been playing with it all afternoon.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I've been using my two Janome machines (the one in this video and a heavy duty machine) for about 5 years now and I love them! I prefer sewing machines that are relatively simple, so I can't speak to computerized machines, but my Janomes feel well-made and robust, and they're still going strong, with very minimal maintenance. How are you liking yours so far? In my experience, switching machine brands sometimes feels like learning how to sew all over again! :)

  • @tiburonsaanz
    @tiburonsaanz Před 5 měsíci

    Ironing on top of a rough surface doesn’t get the job done.

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree! I'll definitely work on a different solution for future ironing.

    • @tiburonsaanz
      @tiburonsaanz Před 5 měsíci

      @@mycatatemyroadmap I’ve been a flight attendant for 32 years 🤣😉

  • @TraciSeibert
    @TraciSeibert Před 5 měsíci

    You ever in ohio?

    • @mycatatemyroadmap
      @mycatatemyroadmap  Před 5 měsíci +2

      We visited Ohio last summer and had a great time! We camped in Central Ohio farm country, which was so beautiful. And then we stayed at a state park on the shores of Lake Erie, which was amazing! Ohio has so many great camping options, we can't wait to visit again.

  • @marieprescott9168
    @marieprescott9168 Před 5 měsíci

    Your tutorial is cute and I enjoy it but I would enjoy it more if you didn’t smack your lips please!

  • @marycascino2604
    @marycascino2604 Před 6 měsíci

    You left a lot out when you sewed your straps to the apron

  • @maryann1187
    @maryann1187 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Quick tip: iron out the bias tape and seam allowance, ironing away from the neckline; then understitch the bias tape to the seam allowance…about 1/8” (or less if you can) from neck seam. This will keep the bias tape from rolling.