Is Sewing Really Dying? (Ep. 71)
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- A long considered topic that I've been looking forward to discussing for a while! Sit down with me for the morning news and a little sewing circle chit chat!
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00:00 6Am News!
02:17 Is Sewing Dying?
03:38 How Can We Keep Sewing Alive?
05:36 Best Format for Teaching?
06:35 Tell Me What You Want To See! - Навчання та стиль
I would love to see a complete course showing how to read the wrinkles in ready to wear clothes, and how to fix them. Garment by garment, learning how to alter ready to wear - and especially suits! That would be my dream course xx
The problem I see with its possible death is the lack of variety with fabric stores. The only thing left in my state, or at least my half of the state, is Joanns. If you’re new that is the only place to go and touch fabric, feel how they stretch, etc. It’s awful. Their garment fabric selection is terrible at some places, and only mildly okay at others. You want to make a fleece blanket they’ve got you covered though -.-
And then the cost of fabric has become prohibitively expensive for beginners. Even muslin has gotten to be the same price half the time. There’s no super cheap fabric to practice on anymore. Even the whole ‘get old sheets from Goodwill’ isn’t viable any longer. Goodwill prices when super high, and people pull out all the good ones so quick you never see any to begin with.
It may not be dying right now, but until something changes, it’s going to be headed that way. Not everyone can make a sidehustle of what they do. In fact, the vast majority aren’t going to be able to do that. So sewing as a hobby will be harder and harder until prices stop climbing.
Totally agree
I completely agree with all of that.
Yep!
You are so right. We have spotlight, which once was only a craft shop but now it sells homeware also. Definitely limited fabric and way over price.
@@margyb7469 Yeah, it absolutely sucks =*( I searched in four major cities in my state online and there is nothing. I’ve resolved to just needing to order from Mood Fabrics or something online, which means paying a ton for samples. Such a pain.
Like others have said, there are already enough beginners level videos. I would like to have the intermediate to advanced series not only to learn from, but to see where I can go from the basics. And it would help identify what basics I don’t actually have mastered yet. A series of intermediate level videos would also let me know where I’m going to run into roadblocks before I start on a garment my machine or equipment or skills can’t handle.
In my mind, the most difficult thing about sewing is fitting. I think it would be great to see a series of shows highlighting various fitting issues, including how to spot them on a muslin and how to adjust the pattern. Many of us who sew garments are becoming older, with the fitting issues that age brings. I have known many former garment sewers who transitioned to quilting as they had increasing difficulties with fitting their changing bodies. It would be great to bring them back to sewing garments.
I agree with Bigdilla. There are plenty of beginner videos, often by beginners.
Your genius is in teaching complicated alterations and showing how garments are constructed.
If you wanted a teaching series, you might try how to follow pattern directions and make a garment or two.
Working with a simple pattern from start to finish would be great! Especially decoding some of the vague pattern instructions haha
I'd be interested in seeing more content about menswear. Maybe it's just the way the algorithm is working for me, but I don't see as much out there on menswear (and men's measurements and pattern-making) as women's clothing and patterns.
I've been sewing for about 20 years now. I think of myself as an amateur enthusiast. I prefer to learn the way you actually teach, task by task. However - I would love for you to do more sewing tutorials on menswear. I've made lots of clothes for my wife and done alterations etc. But menswear is a little daunting. So a class on how to make a man's shirt from beginning to end would be fabulous. Thank you so much for great video content Shae. Greetings from Wales UK. 🙋🏻♂
I think there are two types of beginners: those who know how to use a sewing machine and have sewn things before and those who have no idea how to use a sewing machine at all. Then I think people need to know how to choose a simple garment pattern that has few pieces and doesn’t involve anything complicated. The easier it is for someone to sew their first garment, the more likely they’ll try their hand at a second garment. Also, teaching people how to read a pattern envelope and choose an appropriate size is important. I’ve only sewn three tops, so I’m definitely still a beginner. I’ve never taken an in-person class, but I made all three tops by following along with three very detailed online courses that were only $67 each. Even though the classes were excellent, I probably wouldn’t want to pay much more than that. A lot of sewing instructions and some tutorials assume the beginner sewist knows a lot more than they actually do. Most people do not grow up learning to sew or watching people sew, so basic terms and directions are very confusing because the beginner has never heard those words before and has no idea what they mean. Just some thoughts! I hope this helps! Your videos are excellent, so I have no doubt your course will be just as detailed and helpful! And congratulations on your new bundle of joy!
I agree with this! ^ I would love to see a course on something that seems difficult to make if you’re a beginner that is actually surprisingly straightforward to learn how to do with great instruction. 🤍
I would love a course about the different types of fabrics! As a beginner I began with home decor, then moved on to making dresses for my child. I’m just starting to make basic types of clothes for myself. A great class would be how to copy your favorite shirts or basic dresses. You are so awesome.
All the things you did BEFORE you made these videos. Showing the improper fit on the Customer, explaining why it doesn’t fit. And explaining how to get it to fit correctly! Basically learning proper fit! Most clothes we buy from the store are ill fitting. We don’t even realize it could look better! ❤❤ thanks for the content!
When my husband, a welding engineer, took up sewing so he’d actually have a use for his 40+ sewing machines, he would interchangeably use “running a bead” with “stitching a seam”. The lingo in patterns made him crazy so I spent a fair amount of time translating for him. The concepts of selvage, straight of grain, and bias completely stressed his mind coming from the world of metal. He’s getting ready to tackle a sports coat/blazer with a notch collar which should be interesting.
I would love to see a course on anything bridal/formal wear. Hems, adding/removing lace and beads, dealing with delicate fabrics, etc. It would also be nice to see a course on menswear/suiting. I would also like to have a course on pricing or starting a business like yours where I live. All the things that need to be taken into consideration. Words of wisdom that you have learned along the way.
I love your UA-cam videos. I’ve been sewing over 50 some years but have learned so much from your videos in the last year watching. So glad I found them. Yes I won an award when I graduated in 70’s. All I learned sewing was in school and doing. My 3 girls loved all the things I made them growing. The oldest want me to recreate a dress all of them wore in 80’s. That’s awesome to me!! Depends where you live if people are still sewing. I’m from southeast PA plenty still sewing…..but we retired to near Charleston, SC . Not as many sewing here.
I would love a course on how to make a flannel shirt.
I love your videos - I wish there were more of them (though I understand you're a bit busy right now).
I'm not new to sewing - I qualified as a fashion designer (many years ago). But I stopped sewing for a long time and am only now getting back into it. It's harder than I expected as the brain has not retained as much as I'd hoped.
So in terms of courses you could do I think the thing people find hardest is fitting. I'm a very different size than I was back then and I want to make clothes that I love but that are comfortable. Is this something you could incorporate into your course? I'd definitely sign up for it.
I'm a 65 year old man who bought a linen queen duvet cover with buttons on one end during the holiday frenzy. It's fine, it fits, I I like it. When I inspected it inside, everything was good, but I thought to myself, with three closed sides and one buttoned end could I make this for less than $250? How about pillow cases, what about a tablecloth, napkins
Go for it! I'm a 73yr old man and have been sewing 46yrs (it started more out of necessity). In that time I've made men's suits, my daughter's & friends wedding dress, quilts bags & the it goes on. Though it was intended as a short term "hobby" I can't imagine life without sewing.
No! Sewing is not dying! A very good question. I was taught at Primary School here in Australia and my mother always made clothes for us especially for school. When I went to High School we had included in the first year Home Economics which covered Cooking and Sewing. The first thing I learnt to do was a smock dress which was made from Lawn, this was made back in 1969 and now I am 71 and still making things for grandchildren and plus down sizing for myself as I have reduced my size to an 8 as six years ago I was a 12. So as you can see that am still learning things even as I get older. I do find You tube a very good teacher. I have done lots of sewing workshops and particularly learning and sewing with knit fabric. With the new type of fabrics they are so stretchy and find quite difficult to sew with. Have now bought threads especially to sew these fabrics and at times was just quite difficult to get a professional finish that I was happy with. Now when I do a project I am very confident that the garment will look great when finished and fit well.
Now, I thought a great way for people to start with a project I would suggest they bring in a top or pair of Jeans that is something they love to wear but want to change something on the garment that they like to wear but too afraid to have a go. I have been doing this all year and when I thought that the top I wanted to fix and made smaller, I now have done it and its just like a new top again. Gave me so much confidence to change the top but made it wearable for another season.
Another good way to start to show someone how to sew is bring in plenty of scraps of fabric and learn how to do straight lines sewing plus also learn how use your sewing machine. Its amazing how I have learnt more about my machine in the last few years.
Learn how to read patterns and find how to measure to find your correct measurements. Store bought clothing is follow the fashion whereas I find it just does not follow me as I have a total dislike what's in the stores these days. They are unflattering and one size fits all makes you look frumpy! Thanks Shae!
My interest in sewing started when I was 16 and my mother was NOT, so I learned to seek out ladies in our church/ communities who would guide me and encourage me in the craft… I always thought of it as a hobby but I soon I realized I had a skill that others didn’t- so I sought to learn even more!! Stopping in at shops and asking if I could help/ learn for free labor! Has taught me a lot too… but I’m still a “learn as I go” person! I have grown a passion for this art and now as I do this more and more professionally I still seek knowledge!!! I am such a sucker for UA-cam tutorials and groups.. but yes I see it’s harder and harder to learn more advanced skills- like where do I go?! It’s not a: learn one thing and you now know it all! Love your videos, and can’t wait to see what you come up with next, I will be tuning in! 🥰
My godmother back in the day use to make dresses for me and never used a pattern, I would have near replicas of Vogue dresses for NewYears parties, etc.and they were stunning. I wish I would have paid more attention when she was alive.! I started teaching myself in 2020 - I took a basic class first at Joanns first to get the feel for a sewing machine. and , like you, I love to try and solve my own and families' fit issues. So an alteration sewist of sorts. But in my alteration sewing journey, one thing no one tells you in these videos-- there are so many ways to do 1 alteration! I would rack my brain looking over youtube videos on which one to choose and attempt. And it came down to who had the best close up, more detailed video. (of which you are one lol!!) And like thre comment below, I would love to see how to solve issues in fit, and why we choose one way over another. Also, I have not attempted doing sewing with any pattern, because I would be so upset if I ruined the fabric! love your videos Shae!!
Your style is great. It is up to date. Very helpful. Very needed in the times we are living in.
I can remember (OK I'm dating myself) when a $5 Vogue pattern is today's $20/$30 pattern price. When I was searching the internet about 8-10? yrs ago for sewing sites and finally came upon those for garments (not quilting) at the push from my son to go on the internet, I was amazed at how large the online sewing community is (my time on the web is on "real" health-science-nutrition.) I'm not a fan of the multi-size patterns they have now and figured out that why they cost so much - you are paying for each size. If an average pattern costs $4-5 now and there are 5 sizes on a pattern, then your paying $20-$30. I make my own and am glad I learned how to drape. Oh! that reminds me of muslin being 50 cents-$1.00. If I recall correctly, in the late 60's-early 70's there was a brief trend of clothing made from muslin and I saw the price of muslin begin to increase greatly.
The typical beginning sewing videos on UA-cam are oversaturated.
But I love the way you explain things and that’s what makes your videos so great. You tend to go about topics in a way no one else is talking about and that’s where the learning is.
Love the channel, I'm literally just starting my sewing hobby so I hope to learn more and grow my skills with all your informative videos, me personally I want to see more men's wear in general but I understand that the main demographic for sewing is heavily skewed female. With that being said I love to see a two part "how to" course on a men's tux and a women's ballgown. To help understand garment construction and why certain steps are done in what order.
Sewing and dyeing are two very different skills!
We can learn fitting for all body types and sizes.
I think the proliferation of fast fashion combined with the poor quality of major clothing companies, as well the exorbitant prices of higher end garments is driving people to learn to sew. I’m a 58 year old male who bought a sewing machine a month ago because I can’t find or afford the classic means wear that I want. So in order to dress the way that makes me happy and comfortable I’m going to learn to sew.
sewing from patterns is. It is just too expensive when you can buy an ill fitting dress for 30 dollars and add some darts.
All the crafts and trades are fading, unfortunately
Hand sewing the 40% a Sewing Machine can't do.
Sewing isn't dying, because the quality of modern clothing is so awful, particularly for women, that if you want a good fit and real materials, making it yourself is the only economical way, unless you buy from specialty retailers or commission them from a seamstress, both of which tend not to be cheap. I actually think sewing is having a revival.
menswear, I only get females sewing female stuff in my youtube feed after search for menswear sewing.