Attending SewExpo's 40th Anniversary + fabric haul | Fabric and vintage sewing pattern haul

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I went to SewExpo (Sewing and Stitchery Expo) in Seattle/Tacoma area and got some amazing stuff. In this video I'll talk about the classes I took including pine needle basketry, pattern fitting, machine embellishment, and Brazilian Embroidery. I'll also talk about the general vibe of the confrence and of course I'll show you what I bought including vintage buttons, lace, and vintage fabrics.
00:00 Intro
01:30 Sew Expo Day 1
13:15 Sew Expo Day 2
18:38 Sew Expo Day 3
22:12 Final thoughts on Sew Expo
25:00 Sewing Haul
Classes taken:
Pants for YOU: Personal Fit and Styling
- Kathy Ruddy
Modern Smocking
- Sherrie Cork
Heirloom, but Contemporary...
How Is That Even Possible? -
Kandi Christian (this is the one I skipped)
All Tuck-ered up!
- Sylvain Bergeron
Couture Hand Beading &
Embellishing Techniques -
Cindy Rowell
Old Techniques With A New Twist
- Cindy Rowell
Shops mentioned:
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moremeknow.com/
sewchicpatterns.com/
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@StephanieCanada 4 ай бұрын

I am just glad we had each other friend. Because SHEESH was that an experience

@sallyeve4044 4 ай бұрын

Love you Stephanie. I watch your videos with a smile on my face.

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 4 ай бұрын

I'm triggered on your behalf. I hope you have some good therapy to help deal with what happened in that class. I'm really happy to hear they have fired her from the expo next year.

@kaytiej8311 4 ай бұрын

How cool to have your friend, Stephanie, with you for encouragement and support!

@heavenleighbliss 4 ай бұрын

Oh that lady was at our sewing expo here in the South this past weekend teaching, she will never retire

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yeah that is what I thought too

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 4 ай бұрын

I just watched Stephanie's video and I am so so sorry for what happened to you! That was not acceptable and not your fault and should never have happened.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yup it should not have happened

@TheresaKelley 4 ай бұрын

Ugh, I took serger 911 from that same teacher a couple years ago and she spent the whole time promoting the things that she sells. It was awful. I won’t take any classes from her ever again. I’m sorry you experienced her. My sister and I went to the expo this year but could only go on the weekend and none of the classes spoke to us so we didn’t sign up for any. I’m really hoping for some good ones next year 🤞🤞

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

She did that too, I forgot to mention it because the rest was so awful. I hope for some more new instructors next year, the new ones they brought in this year were great!

@missuswing 4 ай бұрын

Also, definitely pack a lunch and snacks. The sheriff's office run a bag check-in where for 50cents (or maybe a buck, they may have raised the price) you can check in your bags so you don't have to carry a lot throughout the day. We used to drop off our lunches, go to seminars and shop, get our lunch, then drop off anything we bought with our depleted lunch, and then pick up everything at the end of the day. Best bargain of the expo, we joked, but it was true.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

This is genius!

@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486 4 ай бұрын

Stephanie Canada sent me! (Honest she did). I was horrified and enraged to hear about what happened to you in that class - assault and non-consensual touching isn’t OK. I’m glad the convention team have responded so positively to this. Please take care of yourself in this respect - I know from experience that these memories sap all kinds of energy out of you. Definitely also know exactly what you mean when you said that experience sapped your energy away. So pleased to have found your channel and loved seeing what you got. I know what you mean by buying for the stash. We may never need more things, but the stash demands its offerings!

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Hello! And yeah it was pretty awful luckily I am in a good place and also have an awesome therapist, she got an ear full that Monday and helped me decide to send the email.

@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486 4 ай бұрын

@@HaleyMarieVintage so so glad! Therapy is awesome! Giant hugs x

@missuswing 4 ай бұрын

I have gone to SewExpo every year from 1994 to 2020. I haven't gone back since, but after watching your video I think I will next year. I miss seeing the trends, the free fashion shows, the new toys, er, gadgets, and, most importantly, the fantastic clothes the attendees made themselves and wore with pride. I'm sorry your classes weren't what you expected, but am envious of your new knowledge and skills. Watching your other videos has inspired me to start sewing again and I thank you for that.

@brendagage6764 4 ай бұрын

Love the buttons! Can't wait to see what you create!

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

You should definitely come back there are always some really cool things! And I'm so glad you're sewing again!

@scrapthecatwalk 4 ай бұрын

OMG that RULER!!! I am all about color in my sewing tools :)

@CosnerCoPiloting 4 ай бұрын

I think we can all identify with misplacing an item you need nearly daily and freak out and it be in a place in your house/coat/car/etc. I'm so happy the organization handled your comments so properly. I'm wondering if others had reached out about this. Love all your finds, the fact you like something is all that you need to buy something. Treat yourself :) The buttons looked like they were so cheap!!!! Great find, the striped green ball buttons I have an orange version on one of my vintage tops.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Lol I was so flustered but honestly it happens to me alot lol. And I am also so pleased with how they handled my comments.

@dianneb7490 4 ай бұрын

Oh My Goodness, a rainbow, sparkly ruler!!!😮❤

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

I KNOW, not me about to replace one of my other rulers too lol

@jamesjamm 4 ай бұрын

I wish there was something like that closer to me. I really LOVE your new hair. It looked beautiful with your top/dress. Also would go so fantastic with your dishtowel shop from last week. I am sorry for your bag experience with the one teacher. What I really appreciate though was that you took the time to provide the feedback to the expo to make sure something like that doesn't happen again. I loved all of your fabric....oh so delightful!!!! Thank you for sharing.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! And hopefully one day there will be something like it near you!

@aclownunpainted 4 ай бұрын

Those glass floral buttons are everything!!!

@williaminadonn7412 4 ай бұрын

I love your hair the two colours it's fabulous 🤩 xx

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-ut2fg5xk8v 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Expo, both good and not so good and for your tips and suggestions and I sorry to hear that you had to go through that toxic and negative experience. We not do have sew expos in British Columbia anymore so I am really hoping to get down to the Seattle Fairgrounds next year. Unfortunately, in 2019, all of the nearby hotels were sold out so that year did not work out for us. I really liked your haul from the vendors especially the vintage fabric! It was great that Stephanie Canada was able to join in on this experience.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes hopefully you can make it one of these years!

@maiaohe 4 ай бұрын

I was at the sewing expo in Puyallup as well. I have never taken any classes before and have only gone to the vendor portion of the show. The experience you described was horrific. I am pleased by the rapid response from the organizers. I would like to take some classes next year so I was interested in your recommendations. I somehow missed the vintage booths so I will be on the lookout for them next year. Your fabric haul was impressive. I do want to check out the antique mall in Auburn sometime soon.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yes they have some really great teachers but definitely vet them, I think next year I might only go to shop but we'll see what classes they have too. Bummer you missed the vintage booths, they are my faves!

@victoriasea07 4 ай бұрын

Sherrie is my Mom ❤️ It makes me so happy you had a great experience with her. She really enjoyed being there with you all.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

She is wonderful and a fantastic teacher!

@AleesaTana 4 ай бұрын

I was sad that the silk painting classes were scheduled for so early in the morning and on days I had work so I couldn't take them - but I did buy two kits from Evette that I'm excited to try out. My stamina's not what it used to be, but I managed to circle the show floor a few times and come home with some fun stuff.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yay I keep debating taking one of the silk painting classes

@leahholland6272 4 ай бұрын

So glad you got an amazing response about that class and teacher.... There are definitely better ways to talk about bodies and give fitting advice! No need to touch bodies or put people down. The pintuck class was probably taught by one of the Bernina ambassadors! I've taken some amazing courses from Bernina ambassadors. Ooh! Ranbow wool plaid! Definitely worth it❤

@leahholland6272 4 ай бұрын

Oh! Those striped pink/rose vintage fabrics remind me of the wallpaper I had as a kid

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yes he was a bernina ambassador!

@wsuatheart 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your recommendation on the Kai scissors, I ended up getting some. I really enjoyed the classes l took on Saturday. I did the 2041 class with Aaronica Cole and the 2032 class with Susan Lazear.I believe I remember you had mentioned you were wanting to eventually get a drafting table. I saw on offerup that a business up by you is moving and had a really nice drafting table for free for pick up tomorrow. Thought I would let you know just in case.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yeah they are the best scissors! I hope you enjoyed your classes, and thanks for letting me know I have no room right now!

@deanedratucker5039 4 ай бұрын

Boo on the class experience but glad they handled your feedback well. This video made me realize I'm too lazy to try pin tucks. Best I can offer the world is pleats. Take it or leave it.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Me too I was so nervous they would handle it poorly. and it is so funny I hate pleats but love pintucks.

@marybethhuber1541 4 ай бұрын

thanks for your honest feedback on your experiences. i feel like you use language that people in the recovery community can relate to as well as anyone who actively takes care of their mental and emotional health. I’m planning to go to my first expo in Cleveland next month and i’m really excited about it!

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yay I hope you have so much fun!

@apriljodoin9643 4 ай бұрын

Love your hair and the crochet around your collar. Sooooo chic🎉

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mele9952 4 ай бұрын

So many cute things! I think the buttons are adorable and totally worth it.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Agreed I love them!

@katwitanruna 4 ай бұрын

Do pay for good pinking shears! The difference is amazing.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

I thought my pair was pretty oaky but this new pair is a dream!

@katwitanruna 4 ай бұрын

@@HaleyMarieVintage Same! I thought I had a good pair and then got to use a real good pair. Night and day.

@user-wl8rr7wb4y 4 ай бұрын

🧸🍵🍩I just watched Stephanie Canada's 📹. I am so sorry what had happened to you. I hope you recover from yet another trauma. What this person did to you was triggering. I am glad you received a resolution for your newly minted trauma. I hope that person would stay away from all future Sewing Expositions. No more victims to be made. At least one would hope🥺🍫. I sorry 😭it hurts too much. Though I wasn't there unfortunately I felt your pain. Please 🥺forgive me 🙏. I'll try to move on🧸🍵🍫. 🧸🍵🍫I recognize one of your newly acquired patterns. I have it in one of my pattern collection. I have started saving Hershey kisses foil wrappers. I am planning to make pincushions. I wish you well and no more added traumas🙏💙🩵💜.

@lynnieblinnie1066 4 ай бұрын

Love the sparkly ruler. Well done and thank you for doing something about that awful tutor. Every class should be a safe space. Hopefully no one else will have to experience such inappropriate behaviours xxx

@TiffanyDesign 4 ай бұрын

This is randomly a very helpful video at the right time for me. Literally just ran my first sewing class as an instructor. Loads of useful tips. Wild to me that people run classes without prototyping them first. I'm a Product Designer so I definitely apply my Product Design process to my side hustle haha

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad it could be helpful, I am a UX designer so I feel that haha

@amauryy4417 4 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear you had to go through this trauma expérience when you were supposed just to have fun and learn in a place that was supposed to be safe.... Your purple and green hair is lovely and is the perfect match with the last fabric with the big splashed flowers : you need a new dress😁! I love the dress you are wearing, can you tell us more about it , please?

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! and the dress I'm wearing I made recently off camera and will pop up in a sewing off camera project video likely this summer!

@rinaeperron7746 4 ай бұрын

I think the cactus 'scissors holder' is actually for measuring spoons. So, look at the kitchen wares in antique shops! Great recap of sew expo! I didn't go this year... but you inspired me to go next year with your instructor recommendations!

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Both the cactus and the bird "scissor nest" have the same patent number so I do actually think they are for scissors, also they both have holes in the bottom that would suggest the taper of scissors so i think they are actually made for scissors!

@amandaglidewell8451 4 ай бұрын

I sew heirloom. There is just something about it that draws sewists of all kinds. I was a bag maker, and then grand babies and nieces came along. farmhouse fabrics sells all types of heirloom and laces and garment fabric( mostly natural fabrics).

@WildflowersCreations 4 ай бұрын

Just so people know the pant fitting class was by Kathy Rubby, she has been teaching at the expo every year since the beginning and this was their 40th. She does conventions and sewing classes all over the country. Thank you for getting the word out there about the kind of teacher she is.

@lenorebjork2763 4 ай бұрын

💕💕💕

@beverlyborgman6371 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The buttons you got are so cute

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

So we used a pleater for some and a grid pattern for the other! I ended up getting a pleater because there is so much garment making potential.

@lahendrix8 4 ай бұрын

After watching Stephanie’s video and your video I wish, as a group her conduct had been reported to police. Several of the things that were described sound like sexual assault and this woman has probably been doing this for years and will continue to do this till someone stops her. Nothing like this should ever happen to anyone. Thank you for sharing your experience and her name. I hope it helps to protect others in the future.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Agreed. And I hope so too.

@kaytiej8311 4 ай бұрын

Im in Australia and since watching your video, I've shared the basics of your story with a few others - men and women. All have been utterly shocked and horrified by the treatment you (and others) received at that class. I pray you are able to find the help you need to process the trauma, forgive and move on. Know that your loving audience here sees you only as the beautiful person you are - smart, creative, funny, engaging and delightful. And someone who knows how to dress for her own style, likes and body shape! Which is a huge encouragement to the rest of us, and I'm 62!

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I've been able to process in therapy and am feeling pretty okay at this point!

@Lacoux 4 ай бұрын

Did the smocking involve a smocking pleater? Or did they teach you how to do it with a sewing machine?

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

So we did stuff that was pleated with the smocking pleater (I may have gotten one now teehee) and then we also practiced some grid/non-pleated based smocking.

@Lacoux 4 ай бұрын

@@HaleyMarieVintage what a gem to get. It is definitely a depleting piece of machinery out there. Looking forward to seeing if you do videos using it. A smocked yolk would be beautiful!

@vernakg 4 ай бұрын

I hope to attend in 2025. Would certainly like to meet up since I enjoy both yours and Stephanie's vlogs

@garbtheater 4 ай бұрын

Savage 🐈‍⬛

@GigglingKat 2 ай бұрын

Can you use the plastic bottle as a “travel” carrier for something like zippers, trims, etc?

@HaleyMarieVintage 2 ай бұрын

Omg brilliant! I've been using it as my bug relocater, but it can definitely be used as both, I think it would even fit and protect my scissors when traveling.

@KatherineYoung 4 ай бұрын

Sorry about that poor class experience. woof.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Woof indeed.

@custoMary.designs.creations 4 ай бұрын

"You shouldn't buy leather just to buy leather..." not me slowly turning to gaze calledoutedly across the room to the closet where there's the two large tubs of leather scrap, no no couldn't be me. I was stashing the suitcase with the rest of the scrap and the full hide under my bed. 🤦‍♀

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Hehe I mean sometimes you do need leather

@ellapetal 4 ай бұрын

I am off, off topic but future you is serving that hair and fit.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stevezytveld6585 4 ай бұрын

I... I'm pausing out at 3:55 just to say _w h a t_. Please tell me the teacher was in her 60's or 70's - they're the generation that manhandled my own Gen X youth... never touch without permission. Show me on the dress form where the bad teacher touched you? Hard no. Especially if she was a returning instructor. The fact that the woman was teaching a "fit class" while handling the students is just, well, kind of creepy. She was pointing out people's "flaws" to a group? No. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

@ArawynnEveningstar 4 ай бұрын

Came over from Stephanie Canada's video and surprised to see another O-town person in the comment section. You are absolutely correct with this teacher and the age. I'm a Gen X myself and it definitely was very much of don't ask permission to touch atmosphere while growing up. Which is why I was so adament on teaching my child boundaries and no one is to touch them without permission and if they did they were to immediately tell me. I would have been mortified if this teacher had done this to me and enraged. I'm glad the expo took it seriously and did not invite the teacher back. I was also appalled when I heard how she was pointing out every flaw with the students bodies, there was no need. She could have totally taught that class without that and without touching a single student.

@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486 4 ай бұрын

Late Gen Xer here dropping in to say HELL TO THE YES to both of your comments; I simply kicked off if anyone tried it and I don’t ever recall being forced by my parents to hugs or kiss anyone and with all of my nerflings and other children I’ve ALWAYS said that they NEVER, ever have to feel they need to hug me or anything (which, sadly, means they are all the more keen to do so…. Curses). I’m autistic so I’ve always hated people touching me without consent and now I’m in a wheelchair it’s much worse - so many people feel entitled to “help”.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

Yes she was definitely that age group, I'm a firm believer that people can learn no matter how old they are so I never accept certain behaviors just because they are of a different generation. None of my family that age behave like that, they know what is appropriate. And yes I am sort of surprised I didn't speak up too, I think I was just so caught of guard and then as the body shaming started happening I just shut down.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

I figured out how to size this one up!

@stevezytveld6585 4 ай бұрын

@@HaleyMarieVintage Her age doesn't excuse the behaviour. But it does explain it - the most inappropriate things continue to drop out of their dear little Boomer mouths, and the hands-y-ness has to stop. I continue to be cautious of the age group because I've been let down too, too many times. There's nothing worse and more of a hazard than a teacher who has stopped learning - I type as a T2 teacher's kid (both parents were primary school). She strikes me as someone who does not take notes from her students on how to improve things. Because, if she did, she would not have physically assaulted 19 people in a three hour period. It makes perfect sense that you shut down. The class was a mess from the start - from rearranging the furniture to the repeated fire alarms. You were in a giant power differential, in a new environment, with a huge amount of interruptions. Don't fault yourself for 'noping' out of the situation. The organizers need to refund everyone's class fee. The world has changed. Body shaming in a fitting course is unacceptable. This class seems to be a return engagement - organizers have no excuse to not know what goes on in their classrooms. The teacher should be blacklisted from teaching at these fairs - they cost too much to be exposed to utter nonsense.

@JennYaretzi 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully that teacher does retire because that behavior has no place in the sewing community. I’m glad the rest of the expo was not like that.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

It has no place anywhere, period. I hate how part of the sewing community use the fact we are talking about our bodies as an excuse to behave that way.

@ericak4679 4 ай бұрын

Ouch. Did you just say you wouldn't take a class by someone over 65? Ageism is not cool.

@WildflowersCreations 4 ай бұрын

#1 She was assaulted and can make decisions going forward to prevent that. #2 She is part of the LGBTQ community and there very much is a generational difference in how we are treated. For example I am a 45 year old lesbian with a son, because of that my extended family don't want to ever see my son or partner, he's 12. I will leave it at that. #3 Different generations treat body autonomy and body imagery differently. After getting burned enough times distancing yourself because you and your body as well as rights aren't respected is okay and in many cases the best thing for your mental and physical health. I personally love and interact with many in the older generations, but I also heavily vet because of the above reasons and more. My safety and more importantly my son's safety is very important.

@HaleyMarieVintage 4 ай бұрын

What @wildflowerscreations said. Also I happily learn and interact with over 65+ people and think there are so many people that age who are wonderful humans and incredibly talented (including my parents). I adore and have learned so much from people that age and watching the amount of growth many of them have had is so inspiring. I also will amend my statement, I will take a class with someone over the age of 65 if they know how to use social media/have a website and in that social media it is clear they are an LBGTQ+ ally and treat people with dignity. This is not the first class I've taken with someone that old who has made a negative example of my body and I've spent a lot of money on other classes where the instructor had no teaching skills. These classes are not cheap, the one I got refunded was $120.