Glad it was helpful!

Hi Sandra, my pleasure for the full review. I find swim fabric to be among my favorite fabrics for a shelf bra. It is supportive and it wicks the sweat away. Much like the water slides off a swim suit.

Thank you. I’ve been really enjoying wearing all the pieces.

Thanks. It’s getting a lot of wear.

Thank you.

Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much.

💕😀 thanks

Thanks. It’s a fun project.

Hi,Suzanne This makes me so happy! To know I’ve helped makes me want to do more. Thank you! Enjoy your new top with your perfect neckband! 😀

Thank you. I’ve already worn it out twice.

As I mentioned in the video my Taroko Skirt is a linen/rayon blend

Yes Karina is a friend of mine. Thanks for using my link.

Hi Chris. Welcome to Sewjourns. Tell me about your sewing?

Thanks Mary! I just love this particular shade of yellow for the warmer weather.

Hello Marilyn, how lovely of you. Thank you so very much. I hope it shows that I get so much joy from sharing what I’ve learned. Thanks for being a subscriber and sharing my videos to any who may find it helpful.

Hi Judy, thanks so much. I’m so happy with these makes. As far as my weight loss journey goes it took me 10.5 months to lose 80 lbs. I am post menopausal so I understand your situation. No secret, I began by researching what the appropriate number of calories for my body, age and honest level of activity was. Then I began to keep a food journal. I bought a food scale and planned out my entire days worth of food. If I did not write it down I did not eat it. As I lost some weight I was able to increase my activity in the way of strength training with dumbbells. This did wonders for increasing a post menopausal metabolism. I continued with the food journal increasing my calories to fuel my workouts as I continued to build muscle. Today at my goal weight I continue with the food journal and the strength training. I also do some cardio for heart and lungs but my heaviest concentration is weight lifting.

@@sewjourns7128 well you look amazing! Thank you for sharing your story 🥰I really appreciate it! I have been doing some research and found that for menopausal women weight training is best. I love your idea of writing and planning your meals. I will start to journal and plan better myself. I live a busy life so I think having some pre prepared meals would work better for when Im too tired to cook. So you’ve not only inspired me in my sewing but in my menopause/ Weight loss journey as well. Can’t thank you enough! 🤗😘

If the thread breaks and you are at least half way through a long draw cord I have inserted my serger tweezers or hemostats and grabbed the fabric and was able to pull it through.

Hi Meg, if you are using 4 way stretch fabric with 50% stretch and excellent recovery such as cotton Lycra, which is the best choice for a band then measure the opening on the neck hole all the way around at the seam allowance and take 85% of that for your neck band. I like mine cut at 1.75 inches wide some like 2 inches. Then you’ll fold in half and press.

@@sewjourns7128 Thankyou sew much. This is one skill I have never mastered. I have 2 neck opening waiting for a band.

@@megcharette7640 my pleasure. After you cut your neck band you can baste it on to be sure you have the correct length before you commit to the serging.

Thank you Janet. I’m very pleased you found the tutorial helpful. Please feel free to share the video if you think it might be helpful to. others. I love bringing these helpful bits to everyone.

My pleasure.

Hi Marsha, the trim catcher is made by a 3D printer. I’m out today but I’ll get the woman’s contact info for you in a day or two and you can order one.

@@sewjourns7128 thank you so much.

@@marsha11neeriemer90 the woman I bought the thread catcher from I found on the Facebook page called BabyLock Buy/Sell/Trade and Chat. Her name is Kathy Zaso Schulz. You can join that group then search for her name and contact her from there.

Thanks. I’m very happy you found it helpful.

Sure a three thread will work. Just remember that a three thread overlock is not as sturdy as a 4 thread so just turn it gently and you’ll be fine. It’s such a time saver. Turning tubes is my nemesis. 😜

You are most welcome.

Hi Laura, my pleasure. Happy sewing.

Hi Cheryl, thank you. That means so much to me. I want everyone to understand and enjoy.

Hi Robin, Isn’t it great to get so many uses out of one tool! Happy sewing and thanks for watching.

Hi Ann, Thank you. Yes the draw string. I do that on my serger. I should and will do a quick tutorial on how I do it. It’s pretty awesome and keeps me from needing to use a pin for such a long draw cord. Look for that tutorial soon.

Thank you. Looking forward to it

Look for that tutorial on Thursday.

You are very welcome. I’m pleased you found it so help. I’ll explain here how to measure the neck opening. Turn your flexible measuring tape on its edge and starting at one shoulder measure the front from shoulder to shoulder at the seam allowance not right up at the raw edge. Do the same for the back. This is done after the shoulder seams have been sewn together. Depending on the stretch of your fabric the percentage of the opening will differ. Let’s use a fabric with 50% stretch which is typical for tee shirts for example. In this example you will take 85% of the measured opening and add 1/4 or 3/8 of an inch seam allowance. Cut that from the width of your fabric that is on the stretch. and I like a neckband cut at 1.25 inches from the length for a nice flat neckband as it lays against the neck. Hope that answered your question.