Coffee & Catch Up Oct 2021

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2 жыл бұрын

Join us for a much needed coffee & catch up. Find out what we have been doing over the Summer and what exciting things we have planned for the Autumn.
Links to things we mention in this video -
Guide To Sleeve Hacking Class - www.thestitchsisters.co.uk/pr...
Portobello Trousers - www.ninalee.co.uk/shop/portob...
Lucy Shirt - www.thepatternsroom.com/produ...
Chandler Trousers - untitledthoughts.com/products...
Plantain Tee - shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewin...
Mental Health - www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self...
Richmond Blazer - www.ninalee.co.uk/shop/richmo...
Blanca Flightsuit - store.closetcorepatterns.com/...
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@thedahliasewciety 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking out about these issues. I can't believe how we, as young women, were never taught enough about perimenopause and menopause side effects and how difficult hormone imbalance can be. It's always such a taboo subject and it happens to every woman. It's so good to feel we're not alone and we can get help! We don't have to suffer and it's so important to search for the right doctor who is well educated in menopause health. I can totally sympathise as I'm in the middle of it all too. Let's stick together and talk about these issues more often. So good to see you both back xx

@spazaliciousbim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for talking about mental health and depression. It is liberating to bring mental health issues to the light. I really relate.. all of the brilliance of a great catch up over a cup of tea. Both of you are so beautiful AND for sharing your health stories! I'm about to graduate as a qualified Nutritionist specialising in women's health over 40 and I am just loving the vulnerability and beauty of your conversation!

@susanknight1784 2 жыл бұрын

It is so good to talk about women’s health. I was going through the menopause , didn’t know much about it. Had lots of symptoms bloating and a swollen stomach , loss of appetite. Then found out I had ovarian cancer as well as the change. If I had been more informed I would of known that these were the symptoms. I was operated on and my life was saved , so we all should make ourselves more aware of these things. I don’t mean to scare people but we must talk more. Take care x

@michellem3899 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are feeling better Rachel. I suffered from severe postpartum depression after my twins were born. It likes to sneak back into my brain every once in a while. So great that you are talking about it and normalizing talking about it.

@margaretmartha3530 2 жыл бұрын

Trousers with pockets in various fabrics are something I'd like. Also, I like the idea of mini videos on e.g. inserting pockets; buttonholes, lining trousers. It's good that you both are speaking about issues we have as we grow older. I'm in my mid-sixties now and openly talk about menopause to any younger person who asks. Male or female. The changes just seem to go on forever and ever. Every month or so there was something new. Thanks ladies.

@urabrown9671 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you all for talking about women’s health and mental help. You have help a lot of us. ❤️

@carlyd8571 2 жыл бұрын

Makes are makes, no matter the season! I love to see what you ladies create and hear your take on the patterns. It’s so inspirational! I’m so happy to see your faces back and being open and honest with your states of affairs. Will gladly watch any content you make, no matter how long between drops. ❤️

@theyorkshiresewgirl 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back and great to hear how open and honest you are being about everything. I’m very lucky in that I don’t suffer with any of these issues (yet!) but a lot of my friends do and it really helps to talk and get it out there x

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly does! You never know when something like this can happen to you and taking about it & normalising it can help everyone

@jounderhill6913 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! It’s so lovely to see you! And thank you so much for sharing about your health issues. A trouser class! YES! Thankyouplease! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 💜

@alexandrawellington8028 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you. Fabulous outfits, would love to see what you have been making, and will be making. All the class ideas are really good ones. My daughter and myself suffer from endometriosis and I am now perimenopausal, neither are fun or predictable. You have my empathy and sympathy. xxxxx

@quiltygal6981 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you back. Thanks for sharing you health journey. My friend went through menopause at 26 while pregnant! Look forward to seeing all you've made since the last show and tell.

@sherylvitosh7209 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, any videos of yours would be great! Love to see your summer makes! Glad to see you!

@sandraobrien8705 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please show us your summer makes. We're in spring here, so perfect timing for us downunder 🤩

@angeliquetooze5922 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the real talk, ladies. Important topics. Glad you're back!

@jennetthamilton7942 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe classes on how to sew with different fabrics would be interesting and informative. Thank you for being so open on the health issues you are both having. I'm sure you are helping many people. My daughter has suffered from depression for many years. She decided for her 43rd birthday this week instead of gifts she would like the money donated to mental health programs. I am very fortunate that I had very few issues going into, during, and after menopause. For me the most frustrating symptoms were the hot flashes and the night sweats. As someone who tends to run on the cold side it was very uncomfortable. Lola will eventually grow out of chewing up stuff. Someone was told me 3 years bad dog, 3 years good dog, 3 years old dog. My older dog is now 12 and I think he is in the stubborn old dog phase. I would love to see all your summer makes. I have had everything to make a boiler suit since last fall but was hoping to lose 10 lbs. before making it but that hasn't happened. I think I might just as well go ahead and make it.

@opiatepix 2 жыл бұрын

HRT is a life changer. I went to a naturopath for the first time in my life (after poo-poohing it as all witch-doctoring) but was recommended by another friend and the explanation of what is happening to our hormones during our 40s and 50s was a complete eye-opener. I never heard any of this information, even from my female GP, and I’m now on bio-identical hormones after far too many years on synthetic hormones. Every woman should have that choice, but again, we should also have access to informed choices when it comes to our own health. So happy to see you both again!

@marilynsheppard8321 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back girls. Bless you for being so open about your health issues. I am sure you will have helped a lot of others by talking about these things. Rachel, for the first time in my life I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression ( I am 70) my doctor said it is caused by my chronic pain, so your Endometriosis could be to blame. Have a read , or look at KZfaq about Vagus nerve.

@sharoncrawford6450 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see you both back! Life happens and this past year and a half has been tough on all of us. I’m thankful for my sewing hobby. It has kept me busy and helped me keep my mind on more positive things! I’m glad you’re feeling better Rachel! I would like to see a mixture of both videos! They have certainly helped me in the past!👗🧵🪡 Looking forward to your next video 🥰

@Sewlisalife 2 жыл бұрын

Great topics and so so important to discuss these properly so we can identify the signs and treat them! Thanks for your honesty and it’s great to see you both back! 🥰🥰

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa It’s good to be back and we are excited about everything to come soon.

@lauralynburke6982 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of classes: 1. Trousers, 2. Special fabrics: knits (ITY, SWIM, stretch velvet, ETC.), 3. border prints, 4. plaids, 5. Special occasion fabrics (taffeta, dupioni, etc.). So glad to have you back!Hello from Tallahassee, Florida☀️

@susanlehane6534 2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to see you both are back ❤ we have missed your chats. Thank you both for sharing 💞

@nutmegknitting8912 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both. I would love to see your summer makes even though it’s not summer anymore those type of Vlogs are always so entertaining and fun. Thanks for sharing how you are re health issues and glad to hear you are both making progress. All your class plans sound exciting and informative I have a mixture of both your short and long ones and use them all.

@vickifenlon2235 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see you two! Good to know you are feeling better after some tough times. Thanks for sharing…xx

@robynjury4403 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you both and thank you for your openness about your mental health and health issues,, so glad you are both feeling better. As I live in New Zealand I would still love to see your summer makes 😀. Re classes, I’m personally more interested in detailed construction classes and either the trousers or coat one (for me probably the coat one most - I don’t think any other brand has a detailed coat making course) would be very helpful, I would probably purchase both courses as things like fly zips, welt pockets, notched collars, lining rear coat vents - all this stuff is in my “scary” group of sewing techniques!! However, if you don’t get a clear indication from your audience, maybe you both just do whatever course you would enjoy doing most, especially given the tough previous year!

@marnieskuse2399 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see you back. Thank you for your honesty re your health issues - really helpful . Looking forward to seeing your makes x x

@yolanda7664 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you two are back, how I miss your videos and your laughs. Thank you for being so open and honest. Please know that you both are dearly loved and treasured. So glad your both doing well!! Much love from the USA.. .keep on going!! 😀

@lindsaym8546 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to have you back! Thank you for being so open and honest about your health 😊 I’m riding the peri menopause rollercoaster and think the more of us that are talking about it (and other mental and physical heath matters) the better 👍🏼

@beccablonde4790 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back!! We all need to take a break sometimes. Would love to see ALL your recent makes 😊

@anessaharris9947 2 жыл бұрын

😃 I'm useless because I'd love all of those things! Im glad to hear from you guys again! You've been missed for sure. I'm about to try to make my first coat so wish me luck 😀

@lorrainewhiting1267 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back. Great video. Would love to see any tutorials always so helpful.

@sonialorenzo9223 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again and looking forward to your makes, fabric hauls and your pattern reviews. Good talk about mental health and health in general.

@cjhines726 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you and glad you are both working through/managing these health issues that plague us as we ‘mature.’ Please yes-would love to see what you made this summer!

@sharonaliza8984 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are both on the path to full health!!! I love all the class ideas!! I like having some smaller projects thrown in with the longer classes. And I love the fabric sewing suggestions idea!! I want it all!!!!

@loriannpayne4483 2 жыл бұрын

OK - we forgive you for being gone so long as you promise to do Vlogmas! Tee hee. Glad to see your adorable faces and I’d love to see your summer makes - especially the Blanca Flightsuit. It’s on my list of things to make “someday”! Happy to see that you’re both feeling better. Bring on the sewing! Hugs and loves from Oregon. Larry is 100% and I’ve lost 50 pounds and haven’t been this small since I was 16. I’ve been making a whole new wardrobe! Sewing madness…

@irinagoundortseva2304 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see you again, ladies. Thank you for being so open about the health issues. Big hugs to you from lockdown Melbourne - the worlds longest lockdown :(

@suejohnson3905 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you back and for being so honest and sharing the things that you are going through I'm sure it will help so many people you made it feel like we were all in the room with you and sharing a cup of tea together thank you

@dianavoermans 2 жыл бұрын

Ah my lovely sewing ladies are back! Thank you for the updates and indepth talk about perimenopause. And yes, the prancing needs to happen of course even if it’s indoors 😂 hope to see you two soon 😘😘😘

@amandamartin824 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you ladies! I would love to see all your summer makes please. Thanks for being so honest and frank about what’s going on in your lives it’s good to hear about real life and not the picture perfect lives some others portray. Well done and big hugs. Xx

@GoSewBeautiful 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see you two ladies! Thanks for sharing about your physical and mental health issues and how you are getting help. I love hearing about your plans and would love to see a trouser-making class. Please keep up with your self-care as well; like everyone else has said, it is so important. Love you both from USA!

@janicek6399 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing so much info about these particular health issues. My daughter is not interested in sewing (she knows how but doesn't enjoy it) but I am going into to ask her to watch this video so she can reference the health issues. As for me, I'd love to see a style show of your summer makes.

@ishachayil820 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to have you back! It is good to talk about women's health issues, because sometimes you feel so alone in that situation. I would love a coat making class and if it has some tips on sewing a shower proof coat or raincoat, that would be really helpful. The fabric classes sounds very nice,as well as the shorter projects, especially the crossbody phone bag.

@prof_pudge 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see you back happy and healthy! I enjoy the chats and this reminds me of the 'What we love this week' videos you use to do. I think it would be fun to see a sew along for some of the small items leading up to Christmas. I understand that supply shortage will likely impact holiday buying so starting now to make gifts would be fun! Again, glad you are back!!

@mornamurphy6962 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely honest video. I love anything you do but I did love the fabric series and so yes please to the idea of the best tips and tricks on sewing with difficult fabric. Great to see you both back and feeling better!

@laurenadderley5021 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first stitch sisters video I have seen (although I have heard great things about you) and I absolutely loved it! As a clinical psychologist, and just a woman, it was so good to hear you being so open and normalising about mental health and women’s health. In relation to sewing, I loved all of your ideas and a mix of quicker classes and more detailed classes sounds brilliant. Finally, your colourful outfits were gorgeous and I can’t wait to see more of your videos x

@heatherbowser3635 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so open and real.

@colettebramwell-colyer 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you two ladies back! Thank you for being open about women’s health and mental health. These are two topics that definitely shouldn’t be taboo anymore! I have found that sewing during these times of lockdown/restrictions etc.. has helped me to destress/ escape the world.

@jjgirljjgirl5743 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back. Love ya ladies. Keep it up.

@dianerincon3196 2 жыл бұрын

It’s wonderful to see y’all back and doing well! Yes, I’d love to see your summer makes. Trouser making class appeals to me, now or later, whichever fits into your plans. Right now I’m recovering from shoulder surgery so I’m mainly listening, watching and reading, not sewing right now. Fun and quick sounds fabulous too!

@bridgetwhite5547 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your both getting back to feeling better. All your plans sound great. Good to see you again. Take care. Thanks 😊

@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Our world needs more transparency for people to understand mental struggles!! Love to you both XOXO

@Lynnys1 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back ladies! Glad that you are both feeling better. It's been a tough year all around, hasn't it. Thanks for the honesty and openness about what you have been experiencing. And thanks for sharing the information. I'm planning to pickup the book! In regard to classes, a mix would be great but really whatever you want to do is fine by me. I haven't sewn in awhile and looking forward to getting back into it. An online class would help me refocus and get my skills back up to scratch!

@lisagoldring2838 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nikki, I had the same symptoms as you with the nausea and heat. For me, the nausea came about 15 seconds before the heat. I found that if I could catch it in that small timeframe and get some ice or ice water into me, it greatly reduced both symptoms. I hope this bit of info about my experience helps you. Even if it only let's you know you're not alone! Keep up the great work. You ladies are inspirational, and thank you for talking about very important topics. Lisa 💜

@michaelabaumann8068 2 жыл бұрын

So nice that you are back, I really enjoyed the video a lot and you are both looking great. 🤩

@lynnread4898 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see both back on our screens, and both looking great, loving the blonde Rachel. I'm a huge fan of Dr Louise Newson, her website is an absolute mine of evidence based research. Her new book, Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause is a book I think every woman should have. If I'd realised what was happening to me in my mid forties I would have insisted on HRT then. 20 years down the line and still having symptoms, I'm now on it and things are so much better. It can take a bit of tweaking to get the dosage right for you, but stick with it, it's well worth it. Loving the ideas for new classes and content, great to have you back X

@BlessingGaia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ladies, so happy to see you back and feeling better! My Grandmother always said "age doesn't come alone" and she was a very wise woman. I've kind of lost my SewJo these days, so I'm being kind to myself and hopeful that I will again get excited about making something new. Your videos always help, so thank you!

@tammymasson2343 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing your makes, even if it's not in the season they were made for! I think you should have classes on everything! You guys are the best! I think trousers next, a tutorial on one garment after that, then maybe the jackets, then the tips for how to sew the various fabrics. Always love your sewing pattern reviews. This was a marvelous chat, very informational and helpful. I agree, these topics should be discussed more often. So helpful! Glad you're both feeling better and feeling like your happy selves again! I am still working my way out of a long, unexpected bout of depression. Your video was great for this Saturday afternoon! Thank you! 💜

@fionamacdonald9620 2 жыл бұрын

This was great, thank you! What a good catch-up.

@marilynkelly315 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both, very helpful advice and lovely to hear you are feeling so much better.

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be back Marilyn 💕

@junebishop4359 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it's so lovely to watch your coffee and catchups and I think you are both amazingly open and honest about your health issues which also affect lots of other women. I love the idea of all of your proposed classes and can't wait to see what's next x

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you June 🥰

@sewingbutterfly3071 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love and best wishes to you both. Well done for seeking help and well done for sharing your experiences. Menopausal challenges and mental health need a great deal of airtime so that nobody feels alone with their problems. Nikki - I had exactly the same conversation with my close friends who literally pushed me through the doctor’s doors! I am glad to report that Mirena coil + oestrogen gel has stopped most symptoms. And Rachel - when the sky turns black, I know it’s time to do some yoga, walk the dogs and take my supplements. I really hope you can get some treatment for the endometriosis, if possible. No wonder you have been suffering mentally - hard not to when you are in physical pain. Good luck with it all. And a few short classes on gifts, particularly bag making, would be great. I do like the sound of the Coat Class too though! Thank you for your lovely video xxx

@daniellealbutt5465 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you both back, have missed you and your videos! I’d love the trouser in depth workshop and also the across body bag/bum bag shorter workshop. Thanks for sharing your stories, sending you both positive energy! Stay safe x

@christinemartin9449 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you both again. I have missed you. As I was watching this I was making my 4th Blanca flight suit! This is in olive green linen and I have never thought of doing one in corduroy. I can feel number 5 coming up! Thanks for doing this video and I look forward to seeing you both regularly.

@annaheh2925 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both, love the hair change. I would like the fabric class as well as a over the shoulder small bag class.

@michelekuhne9179 2 жыл бұрын

Love you both. I wish I had an advocate like you when I had my “female trouble” when I was in my 30’s. I had a doctor prescribe a medication that made me on the verge of suicidal. When I told him I couldn’t take it, he said that was the only option he could offer. I love the outfits you are wearing in this video. We are undergoing another surge of COVID here in the States. I have kind of lost my sewing “mojo”. But I am sorting out the fabric I have on hand as I watch your video and am going to match the pieces up with the patterns I have on hand.

@sewagnes6706 2 жыл бұрын

Love your hair Rachel. I definitely get a punk Marilyn❤️ Glad you’re getting help needed for your mental health Rachel❤️ thanks for sharing your struggles with endo and menopause. I’m in both camps. Your help with endo treatment a few months ago was so helpful Rachel, so thanks. Nikki, I’m glad you’re going for HRT. I’ve been on the HRT gel for 4 months now and starting to feel the benefits, although it can and has made my endo worse at times but starting to calm down now. I still get the dizziness, which can be quite frightening - eh? Sorry for going on but I so resonate with you both! Anyway, back to sewing and I’d love the trousers class and then coats - lots of detail as I feel I learn so much from you both. A crossbody bag with lots of zips would be good too. Take care and so glad to see you both looking and feeling so much better❤️

@graceinwood-nan-that-sews-9852 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gets better with the puppy. Be patience. Our border collie is improving.she is 3 year old and very much part of the family

@amdelorey 2 жыл бұрын

haha the elephant in the room!! thanks for your candidness and bravery. And talking about sewing. All is great for me! Thanks!

@annescanapico7168 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that isn’t always easy to. Rachel I’m so glad you are feeling better, I’ve been there myself. And Nikki, I started peri menopause when I was 47, it was horrible. By the time I reached full blown menopause I thought I would drive myself off a cliff or “they” would lock me up. I love my husband so much because he lived through with my craziness and is still here. I’ve missed you ladies, selfishly, but I’m happy you had a wonderful break and are willing to come back to us. Take care of yourselves.

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story too Anne, glad you have come through the other side now. 💚

@ginahayes6169 2 жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome back! Thankyou for being so open! God Bless you two girls!

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gina, it’s good to be back. 🌻

@SewCraftyNana 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - show us your makes! Doesn’t matter the season. You both look great. Time off has been good for you!

@thelittlebrownmouse6189 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great video. I am definitely going to check out the menopause book. I would love to see your Summer dresses because I am in the Southern hemisphere😉

@jacmary6580 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ladies welcome back I’ve missed you. Sorry to hear of your health issues but glad things are better now 🙂 as for your ideas for classes I would want to see them all please lol 😆 but obviously not all at once and over a long period of time. I think the diversity of the ideas could be delivered in what ever flexible way suits / fits around your own personal plans and will allow you to disperse fun or trendy projects in between 😊 keep up the good work and look after each other xx

@rkb4238 2 жыл бұрын

Heyhey welcome back! so happy you both are getting the help you need. And I would love (!!) to see the summer makes. :) Who would not want to extend their summer a bit with some summer makes.

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully enough people will want to see them so we will bring a bit of extended summery-ness to you 🌞

@bridget9111 2 жыл бұрын

Classes, a bit of both please Glad you’re getting on top of your health issues thanks for talking about them I’m sure it will help a lot of women 🥰

@susanhardman5627 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see you two beautiful blondes!! I live in Georgia, US for now but going to visit my daughter in NYC for Christmas holidays. I will be moving back to NYC next year so looking at my stash and after 10 years there are very few real winter fabrics. So, I had to buy some more wintery fabrics. Poor me! Ha ha. Making lots of straight legged pants, blouses and knit cardigans. Looking forward to seeing what you sewed for summer and plans for fall/winter sewing. Thank you for discussing women’s health, especially mental health issues and how to get help. BTW, I had the patch for a while but every time I took a shower it went down the drain. 🤦‍♀️ I had to switch to pills. Sewing with various fabrics would be great! Thanks!!

@noellepetersen7178 2 жыл бұрын

The mental health conversation is so vital. Thank you! Sending you love from the USA. 💕💗

@heatherpenman3906 2 жыл бұрын

Hi gals, yes please to letting us see your Summer makes - looking forward to it. Thank you for the chat, love from NZ 🧵

@jenn553 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both back! Thanks for the candid talk about menopause. I am out the other side but started very early, age 44 and had a tough time and did not recognize the systems for what they were until after the fact. I wish I had someone to talk about it with. I hope your words help others along the way.Looking forward to any of the classes you propose but I think I could use a pants class. I think I will try your sleeve class soon. Thanks again and wishing you both the very best! - Jenn

@zoec4972 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the peri/menopause chat, its really important that we talk about the changes that happen to us women. especially when our bodies change in shape (and we don't just want to wear slouchy clothes, however comfortable they are), so your idea for a trouser making class, that does cover such adjustments, would be great.

@christinebeaudoin8703 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both! Glad your feeling better. I like the idea of trousers class. I think there is a lot of videos for short projects but I don’t see detailed classes on trousers, outerwear etc. Peace

@patriciaoswalt6464 2 жыл бұрын

Missed you two! Thanks for checking in with us.

@katee3495 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see you lovely ladies again and thank you for all your honest open talk. Much appreciated. Stay well. For the classes I would love the trouser fitting and making class and then the coat one after that. I have your FBA and shirt making classes (and a couple more) and they are amazing. I’m in a trouser fitting mission nowadays (new puppy in our house makes trousers a hell of a lot more practical than dresses and skirts!). I’m getting better with working out my specific fit issues but would love some extra hand holding from you two as you are superb.

@aangela7328 2 жыл бұрын

Hello gurls, it's so nice to see you back. Sometimes I feel like we must be twins, separeted at birth. Mental health issues an HRT happened to me too at the last months. According to your suggestions a class about sewing trousers and fitting issues is appealing most to me. Menopause changed my body and proportions a lot, that all my skills for fitting doesn't work out any longer. An online class about how to style to hide a tummy or waving upper arm would also be very welcomed. ❤❤❤

@doreenread9942 2 жыл бұрын

Truly missed you ladies, happy your both well, and welcome back, looking forward to seeing your videos

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doreen 👍🏼

@susanjenningsjones 2 жыл бұрын

Such important subjects you have talked about which many of us don’t talk about enough or just confused of what to do. The Davina program is very good I’m glad I watched it before talking about my options to my surgery as they weren’t very helpful depending who you talk too. Thank you for sharing your sewing and life journey with us x

@christineennis4766 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you both. I would love to see your summer makes as we are going into summer in Aust. At the moment I can’t sew as I have injured my hand and elbow so all I can do is watch KZfaq and hope I will be on the mend after op tomorrow.

@tobywollin8978 2 жыл бұрын

I think with the pandemic, there are probably people out there who are suffering BUT, they are feeling, 'well, it's just the pandemic!' I'm not saying that it wasn't the pandemic but I think no one should ignore how they are feeling by fooling themselves that it's the pandemic - good to hear that you got help and are feeling better!

@SewFabricObsessed 2 жыл бұрын

Both kinds!!!! So happy to hear you are both doing well! Mental health is so important. I myself have anxiety. It sneaks up on you. Being a mom and a wife we tend to pet ourselves last way too often. Leaving things and taking care of myself is a struggle for sure. I have missed your smiling beautiful faces :) lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

@annadortheaaasbjerg9970 2 жыл бұрын

Missed you guys! ❤️ thank you for your honesty. Suffering from depression myself 😢 would love a jeans-making class!

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing too Anna, hope you are getting the help and support you need 💕

@darrenagar910 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ladies for a lovely open and honest Vlog. I’m pleased you are both feeling better and taking time out was the right thing to do. My local sewing group is the best thing I do for my. Mental health. I spend lots of money on other health things but sewing is the best. Take care look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks Julie Tasmania Australia ❤️❤️

@juliadroy1179 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you both back, I've made 2 TAL Apron Dress and I'm planning to make one in cord

@kimbutterworth1555 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you both and the girlie chat, mental health and the menopause are both subjects that can be and are difficult topics to chat about, thank you for honesty. Classes I would like a mixture of both sometimes it’s nice to have small projects in between larger projects. Love to you both xx

@marilynkitching5828 2 жыл бұрын

I am envious of your relationship. It must be wonderful to have a sewing buddy and a friend to share things with. I would be interested in a flat making class but also shorter classes also sound like fun. Also perhaps a class tackling the techniques for making a garment for someone other than oneself. I feel quite confident making my own clothes but feel scared of sewing clothes for someone else,particularly fitting a garment to their body shape. Looking forward to your next video. X

@jennistevenson796 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you continue to feel well Rachel x your hair looks great x

@heatherbowser3635 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to trousers!

@lizmillard6162 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ladies, great vlog. Nice to see you again. I didnt know your brother was in Melbourne Rach, I am just down the road in Geelong. Small world! As far as great flight suits, I love Erbaccia patterns Ciccoria, its fabulous. Good luck with your health issues and thanks for being so open. x

@Lisamakes 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see your shining faces. Thank you for sharing- so important for women to share! ❤️

@StitchSisters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you hun 😘

@maureencullen1008 2 жыл бұрын

It's lovely to see you both back.Im so glad you've mentioned how you've been feeling and the way you've tackled it.I'm disabled and on a lot of medication so I can function,as best as I can.Its best to check with your GP , especially if your on medication,before taking any supplements .Although they are natural they can interact badly with medication and even with each other.Your pharmacy can help,please don't just listen to your health shops(I've been using health shops since the 70's,so am not against them) as your pharmacy or doctor has medical training. I'd love to see everything you've been making,whether it's suitable for summer or not.Rachel,I love your hair Nikki has done a brilliant job.Rachel,have you had to re-think your wardrobe because of such a drastic colour change?

@dorothytomniuk4106 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you speaking honestly about mental health. It truly is an epidemic that is often hidden or over looked. Some people think you can "snap out of it" but if you suffer with a mental illness you do need professional help.