17:00:41 From Margaret Hourigan’s iPad (2) : Hi all from Portland ME 17:01:13 From Shary Rosenbaum : Hi, Everyone! 17:01:38 From Mary Jackson : Hi SC friends! 17:02:01 From Barbara's iPad : Isn’t Peach Fuzz the new Pantone color 17:03:11 From Raina : If possible today, would love to see the inside seams of a Japanesque Top. In particular the side seams. Thank you! 17:03:45 From Carroll Thatcher : Hello Canada 17:05:05 From Beth Elliott : I am wondering why the yoke doesn’t have the same yoke as the Cottage Shirt. I’m not fond of hand finishing and the Cottage shirt yoke is pretty nifty. 17:05:52 From Roxane Seaters : If I do a forward thrust shoulder adjustment usually, should I also do this on the Japonesque top. 17:06:21 From Linda Sellsted : Hello, Linda from Yakima Washington, sew confident for 3 years 17:06:23 From Bonnie : Hi Its Bonnie from Western North Carolina - this is my 2nd year…I’m also into genealogy 17:06:30 From Connie Humphreys : Hi I am Connie Humphreys from middle TN. I am a new member. I have 6 grandchildren. 17:06:36 From Barbara's iPad : Hey from Tulsa! Long time SC member. I now wear socks to bed because it is really cold 17:06:36 From Sue Webb : Hi, Sue in Minnesota. First time member. Fabric addict. 17:06:36 From juliefagan : I’m Julie—this is my 4th year, live in snowy Madison WI; love dogs, swimming, and biking 17:06:39 From Shary Rosenbaum : Shary Rosenbaum at Pleasant Hill, CA. Originally from Chicago. THis is my second year 17:06:44 From CHERYL EWALDSEN’s iPad : Hi, Cheryl Ewaldsen from Edmonds WA. I’ve been a member since 2021 17:07:05 From Sue Petersen : Sue Petersen from Martinez California, Sew Confidant member for about 5 years 17:07:07 From Nonie : Hello I am Nonie from Woodland CA and this is my first Sew confident 17:07:11 From Roxane Seaters : This is my forth year in Sew Confident. Love it ! 17:07:20 From Barbara's iPad : Welcome Sue! You are with the best teachers 17:07:28 From juliefagan : Replying to "Hello, Linda from Ya..." My mom grew up in Yakima—small world 17:07:32 From charl : Hi from Bright, IN. I went to Sew Kansas last July. Nice meeting everyone. Debbie Eide 17:07:38 From judytr : Judy Troyer from Hillsboro Kansas This is my 2nd year to be a membe 17:07:40 From mmknight : Hi, Peggy Knight from Everson Washington here. This is my first year in Sew Confident. 17:07:44 From Jane Dumler : My name is Jane Dumler and I am from Denver, Colo. this is my Third year as a sew confident member. 17:07:47 From Ruth's phone (2) : Ruth from Boulder CO - where it is going to be freezing this weekend. Cleaning out my sewing room - I do believe I am also a fabric addict - and I love Sew Confident! 17:07:51 From Joyce : hi! Joyce Weida from Columbus OH 17:08:18 From Ann Whitmyer : Ann, hiker and open water swimmer in NW Washington. 3 years SC 17:08:23 From janetarthur : I’m Janet Arthur from Goderich ON Canada. I have either purchased on flash drives or participated in all of the Sew Confident seasons. Fun fact - I ate exactly the same foods most every day for one year, walked 5 miles a day and lost 50 lb last year. Lots of Sew Confident kits here awaiting my time to sew a new wardrobe! 17:08:44 From Marian Davenport : Hi - it's Marian from Portland OR. It's my first year with Sew Confident. Fun fact - my granddaughter turns 9 today! 17:08:46 From Joyce : Joyce Weida: second year in Sew Confident, fun fact I am also a knitter 17:08:47 From MaryLou Corrigan : Hiall, my name is Marylou Corrigan, I live in San Francisco, and this my third year in Sew Confident. I never made garments before taking these courses, and now have a great casual wardrobe. The tips are so helpful, I love having access by phone when disasters happen. A fun fact is that I love trying simple DIY, and just replaced the broken glass in my oven door… 17:08:48 From Margaret Hourigan’s iPad (2) : Margaret from Portland ME SC member for the last 2-3 years and a few times before. I got to join the knit workshop in Ohio - can hardly wait for the next Cleveland Venue!!! 17:09:00 From Nan Jenkins : Hi! I am Nan, fairly new to Sew Con. I live in Woodstock. Illinois, where “Groundhog Day” was filmed. 17:09:17 From Evelyn Cummings : Hi there, Evelyn Cummings from Noblesville, IN. This is my 3rd year in SC. I am one of the Neighborhood Group Coordinator for the Indianapolis Group. 17:09:27 From maryschwartz : Hello, from Brewster, NY. This is my third year (or is it 4th?) year in Sew Confident and I’ve learned so much! 17:09:56 From Beth Elliott : This is my third year of SC. I have learned lots. Fun fact - we’ll be traveling to Arkansas from California, and meeting family members from other States, to see the full Eclipse in April. 17:09:59 From Vonda Ovaitt : Vonda Ovaitt from Weston, MO. First year in Sew Confident and looking forward to it. I have the Japonesque Top printed pattern from back in the '90s. 17:10:42 From sharon ing : Hi, from Huntsville AL. This is my second year of Sewing Confident and looking forward to the classes. 17:10:54 From Linda Damato : Hi all, Linda Damato from Carmel, NY. I’ve been a member since the very beginning! Fun Fact - I love dogs! 17:11:04 From Margaret Tuck : Hello from Augusta GA. This is SC # 3. I skipped 23 as I had too much sewing to catch up. I also get distracted with knitting…. have learned a lot from Linda. 17:11:10 From Joan Krebs : I’m here but can’t seem to get my picture up. 17:11:27 From Diane McCauley : Diane from Iowa - Been in SC for several years, at least 4. Fun Fact -- My kitchen will be demoed in a couple weeks and I will be living in my sewing studio for the most part. 17:11:45 From lindaharfst : Linda Harfst, Madison WI. This is my 4th year of Sew Confident. We are expecting a big snowstorm tonight. Hope I have electricity tomorrow for sewing! 17:12:09 From Kay Dole : Hi, I am Kay Dole from Minneapolis and have done several Sew Confidence sessions. I attended my first Sewing Workshop course in San Francisco many, many years ago and have learned so much from Linda over the years. 17:12:10 From Margaret Hourigan’s iPad (2) : Yahoo - Cleveland! 17:12:24 From marilyncrain : Marilyn Crain in Austin, TX. Fun fact: I begged my parents for coffee when I was a toddler because I loved the aroma! 17:16:07 From Catherine Whitt : Catherine Whitt, Amelia Island, FL I think joined all Sew Confidents, maybe minus one early year. I go back to the hand drawn pattern days but sadly did not buy at the ASG San Francisco 90’s conference, must have been sold out! Will be attending the conference in SF this summer….full circle. 17:17:31 From Alex Woodbury : Good to hear a bit about everyone here! 17:18:03 From Alex Woodbury : Details about the pattern testing event in Cleveland: https://sewingworkshop.com/events/the-sewing-workshop-pattern-testing-cleveland 17:18:26 From Alex Woodbury : Details about Making a Fractured Jacket in Kansas: https://sewingworkshop.com/events/the-sewing-workshop-fractured-jacket 17:18:59 From Alex Woodbury : Shop new Japonesque Kits with the same double faced knit in new colors! https://sewingworkshop.com/shop/Sew-Confident-Series-13-Kits-c160727002 17:19:09 From Barbara's iPad : I would be all over that workshop but we leave on the 14th!! I am sad 17:26:50 From Barbara's iPad : Such perfection!!! 17:27:02 From Alex Woodbury : Reacted to "Such perfection!!!" with 🎉 17:33:32 From Mary Jackson : Very nice demo! 17:33:35 From MaryLou Corrigan : Very cute! 17:33:36 From Barbara's iPad : Very nice 17:34:13 From Marilyn Sweet (2) : Pretty cool…. 17:34:49 From Ann Whitmyer : Here’s a question: Can I get the new improved directions for the pocket? 17:35:17 From Linda Sellsted : Replying to "Hello, Linda from Ya…" ❤️ 17:37:38 From Mary : where do you position the needle in relation to the zipper foot? How close to the edge of the foot is it? I usually have trouble keeping the stitching that straight. 17:38:09 From Margaret Hourigan’s iPad (2) : Question: For an FBA, would the no dart method be the better for the garment? 17:40:21 From A Noe : Have you ever applied that pocket so that it hangs lower than the lower hem of the garment? 17:40:26 From Alex Woodbury : Hi Ann! The digital instructions for the Japonesque are up to date. So you can download the new guidesheet with the pattern instructions from your account. 17:41:06 From Ann Whitmyer : If I’m serge finishing instead of turning under 1/4”, do I cut off that 1/4” edge? 17:43:06 From Mary : Yes that helps ... both my zipper foot and machine needle can be moved ... new trick to try. Thanks. 17:44:05 From MaryLou Corrigan : Love the fabric of Linda’s top… 17:45:52 From Lynn’s iPad (2) : Did you edge stitch tape all the way thru the top face of placket, or only thru the under-facing?(so that it doesn’t interfere with top-stitching) 17:46:57 From Raina : Can we see a close up of how the side seams come together - the stitching and the finishing on the inside? 17:48:04 From Bonnie : for lofty fabric to you lighter weight fabric for the facings - for yoke and other facing place? 17:48:36 From Sally Peterson : I think LL said in tutorial to stitch snap tape before topstitching 17:50:41 From Alex Woodbury : Sorry, Bonnie. What is your question? Do we use lighter weight fabric for yoke and facing? 17:50:48 From Bonnie : yes 17:52:31 From Bonnie : haven’t decided on sleeves style yet 17:52:36 From Roxane Seaters : I am using the regular sleeve, but want to try Alex's technique too. 17:52:39 From Nancy L : Nice Q and A. Thanks. I have to leave a bit early. 17:54:34 From annetteuntalasco : Yes to reverse appl. but slightly different. 17:56:01 From Roxane Seaters : Alex was the jersey rayon? 17:56:11 From Barbara's iPad : Do you have the shirt to show us 17:56:57 From Marilyn Sweet (2) : I’d like to commend Alex on her teaching skills. This is the first time I’ve participated in a class that she’s helped to lead, and she’s doing a terrific job. 17:58:40 From Diane McCauley : will it be modified from original? 17:58:57 From Barbara's iPad : Were there many alterations 17:59:29 From Donna Moriarty : What is the fabric of the venice 17:59:43 From judytr : When in the pattern available for this second one 17:59:49 From Alex Woodbury : The Venice kit is 60% Linen, 40% Rayon 17:59:59 From Alex Woodbury : The pattern will be available in February! 18:00:13 From Nan Jenkins : Will the bamboo pattern be available soon? 18:01:21 From Meredith To Alex Woodbury(privately) : Will there be more of the Venice fabric if it sells out? 18:02:19 From Barbara's iPad : Very creative. Thanks 18:02:43 From Bonnie : Will the sweater knit for bamboo also be for preorder too? 18:03:07 From Barbara's iPad : Thank you! Great information! Have to run 18:03:27 From Beth Elliott : Can you describe the weight/fiber, etc of two Bamboo shirt fabrics? 18:04:01 From Barbara's iPad : Thanks for the clarification. I was confused 18:04:39 From Mary's iPad (2) : Great that you’re doing an original and a variation of the Bamboo! 18:05:23 From Diane McCauley : Is the Bamboo oversized as well and is the back very full when worn? 18:07:56 From MaryLou Corrigan : Thanks much, all of this has been very informative. Appreciate all the good questions… 18:08:06 From Alex Woodbury : The bamboo sweater version will be available soon, yes! 18:08:18 From Evelyn Cummings : Have you made up the navy/paisley Japonesque yet? 18:08:42 From Alex Woodbury : HI Evelyn! We have not make the new kits up! 18:09:05 From Karen Griffin : Have you done the Japonesque as a jacket? I was thinking of lowering the neck some and opening it a little at the shoulder soo it can be worn as a jacket 18:09:08 From francesca : Can we change the shoulder seam from a drop? 18:09:12 From Ann Whitmyer : How about shortening. 18:09:15 From Beth Elliott : thank you 18:09:30 From Marilyn Crain’s iPhone : What is yardage in the print bamboo kit 18:10:16 From Alex Woodbury : 2.75 yards are in the Bamboo kits! 18:10:25 From Marilyn Crain’s iPhone : Reacted to "2.75 yards are in th…" with 👌 18:10:40 From Alex Woodbury : Hi Francesca! We talked about that earlier in the video. So we don’t repeat, go back and watch the recording! 18:10:59 From Bonnie : thanks! 18:11:08 From francesca : Sorry I had to walk out of the room for a bit 18:11:43 From Diane McCauley : Now I need to get a Coke after looking at the Coca Cola sign!