I’m loving this series even though I’m an experienced sewist. One thing that has helped me to learn more about fabric sub types is to read clothing, descriptions at ready to wear sites. For example, a coworker has a blouse from Madewell that I really love and would like to re-create. I went to the Madewell website and located it. Within the item description, they described the fabric as cotton voile. 😊 Super helpful!
This series is exactly what I need! About to purchase my first sewing machine and get started on making my own garments and this series is so good so far. YES to another episode on self drafting!
Seriously thank you so much!! I've only altered or repaired exisiting clothing so this series has been so helpful especially since I've now inherited my mums sewing machine and overlocker!!
Would be awesome if you wear any self-made things to pop in the caption what pattern they are ❤ Loving your content! Made my first 3 tier skirt yesterday from an old sheet and love it!
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been wanting to start making some of my own clothing for a while, based on pieces I already own, but didn't have a clue which fabrics I should be ordering.
This was so so so helpful! Just so you know tho at 30:24 the video just freezes 😅 and right when you’re about to go over caveats aaaa I was on the edge of my seat!! Anyways, keep up the good work, this is so helpful!
Aghhh I'm so sorry! I don't know what happened there with the upload. All you missed was me prefacing (again) that we're looking at new fabric vs thrifted today, and that thrifting or reusing old clothes is a great option too. Then the video unfreezes right as I jump into pricing.
Thank you so so so much! I was just given an old sewing machine and I’m so keen to get started. I love your matching set! If it’s handmade, could you please link the pattern? I’d love to make it for my sister
I used double-layer gauze for my syd tie top and it was not an act of self-care... But the final product was still cute! This video was very helpful! Thank you!
When I wash my fabric I ALWAYS wash it on the most intense wash/dry cycle that I'd ever consider using on the finished garmet (think as much hot water/heavy duty cycles/high heat dry your machines can throw at it)
When you said Eugene is a medium sized town I googled it out of curiosity and had to laugh because my town isn’t even 2,000 people 😂😂😂 Also thank you for this, love your videos!!! Learning a lot!
not me living in new zealand and thinking that living in america would solve all my problems of not being able to find fabric - only to find you shop at the fabric store ! hahaha
this series is amazing thanks so much for your guidance!! Question: what are the blends/percentages/weights of the fabrics you used for your black and blue gingham lane pants?
How many yards do you typically need a project? Aka how much does 1 piece really cost to make? Does making your own clothes actually more expensive than buying?
You mentioned buying 2-8 yards of fabric at a time, but also mentioned that’s more than normal. How much would you recommend for someone starting out? Does it solely depend on the pattern I’m following at the time? And what is the average I should buy for 1-2 projects of that fabric?
I think it's just different for everyone! I more meant that 8 yards is probably more than a typical person buys for one individual project. Usually it depends on the pattern or project you're buying for, but if you're like me and don't have a specific project in mind yet, anywhere from 1-4 yards is normal-ish. But there is no right or wrong. You'll just learn with experience what your preference is.
When choosing a pattern does it give you options/instructions on how to make it bigger or smaller for different body types and sizes?😊 I’m sorry if that’s a really basic question I’m just getting started here😅
In most patterns you can size up/down to fit your body better, or you can grade between sizes like I talk about in episode 4 of this series - ua-cam.com/video/e8K5zXSG-rI/v-deo.html
When you wash cut fabric do the ends fray? Is there something you do before washing that prevents fraying? I feel like I lose a good chunk of fabric because the cut ends fray in the wash.
Self drafting question! To make a bigger size would you just add to the pants length or width or reduce the seam allowance? And viceversa to make smaller?
Essentially yes! Just think through where you want to add/take away ease and redraw the pattern lines. This tutorial on self drafting might be helpful to watch my process: ua-cam.com/video/meT_Ai7CQi4/v-deo.html
I am more of a Tshirt and Jeans kinda Girl. Like „cool girl“ and not cutesy or girly at all. Thats why I struggle a lot with finding sewing patterns and fabric I like. I always love all the woven fabric but i dont really use them that much. Do you have recommendations for easy sewing patterns that are not dresses, blouses or skirts….
There are lots of jeans patterns! I can't recommend any first hand since I swore off jeans a few years ago so haven't personally made any of them. I know the Helene Jeans from Anna Allen are popular. And Lyrical Fabrics has the Honeygirl Tee pattern that also has dress and tank expansions that I've heard good things about.
What do you do when you buy a fabric online and it is way more sheer or lightweight than you anticipated? Do you just add a lining to whatever you were going to make or make something else? 😅
A general self-drafting guide would be AWESOME!! Loving this series so far.
I would love to see a video of you showing all the clothes you’ve made for yourself and talking about each piece a little bit! Love your videos xo
Adding to my ever-growing list ✍️
I’m loving this series even though I’m an experienced sewist. One thing that has helped me to learn more about fabric sub types is to read clothing, descriptions at ready to wear sites. For example, a coworker has a blouse from Madewell that I really love and would like to re-create. I went to the Madewell website and located it. Within the item description, they described the fabric as cotton voile. 😊 Super helpful!
This series is a godsend thank you for creating this, & all your doing for baby sewing gals like me🙏💞
This series is exactly what I need! About to purchase my first sewing machine and get started on making my own garments and this series is so good so far. YES to another episode on self drafting!
wow this series must've taken so much work! thank you so much for making these videos, they're super helpful
This is a really great and useful video - thank you!!
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! Your passion for sewing is contagious!
This was so helpful and I have been sewing for over 20 years.
I bought a sewing machine after watching your first video in this series and I can’t wait to learn more and get started! Thank you ❤
Seriously thank you so much!! I've only altered or repaired exisiting clothing so this series has been so helpful especially since I've now inherited my mums sewing machine and overlocker!!
you are such a great teacher!! You can definitely tell you've got a great mom voice too haha 😂
This is so helpful! A little one page cheat sheet to reference while shopping would be so helpful 😊
Would be awesome if you wear any self-made things to pop in the caption what pattern they are ❤
Loving your content! Made my first 3 tier skirt yesterday from an old sheet and love it!
SUCH a great video with appreciated insight. Thank you for the inspiration and direction for restarting my sewing journey!!
love u syd!!! seconding your warning against gauze -- I tried to use it for my first garment project and ended up in tears, omg.
This was great, thank you. Your presenting style is really lovely to watch and follow.
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been wanting to start making some of my own clothing for a while, based on pieces I already own, but didn't have a clue which fabrics I should be ordering.
You’re literally sew cool! lol thank you for all of your insight! You’re a great teacher!
This was so so so helpful! Just so you know tho at 30:24 the video just freezes 😅 and right when you’re about to go over caveats aaaa I was on the edge of my seat!! Anyways, keep up the good work, this is so helpful!
Aghhh I'm so sorry! I don't know what happened there with the upload. All you missed was me prefacing (again) that we're looking at new fabric vs thrifted today, and that thrifting or reusing old clothes is a great option too. Then the video unfreezes right as I jump into pricing.
I thought it was just me 😅😂😂
I would love to see a drafting class too.
Thank you so so so much! I was just given an old sewing machine and I’m so keen to get started. I love your matching set! If it’s handmade, could you please link the pattern? I’d love to make it for my sister
Hi Sydney, im new to your channel.
Loving it, thank you for this awesome content. Really informative. Looking forward to watching your other videos. ❤
I used double-layer gauze for my syd tie top and it was not an act of self-care... But the final product was still cute! This video was very helpful! Thank you!
When I wash my fabric I ALWAYS wash it on the most intense wash/dry cycle that I'd ever consider using on the finished garmet (think as much hot water/heavy duty cycles/high heat dry your machines can throw at it)
This video was super helpful! It helps to guide me which I desperately needed
Great video, learn a lot, very informative thank you love it❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
When you said “the more you sew…” I thought it was going to finish “the more you know” 😂😂😂
When you said Eugene is a medium sized town I googled it out of curiosity and had to laugh because my town isn’t even 2,000 people 😂😂😂 Also thank you for this, love your videos!!! Learning a lot!
Do you touch on which thread to buy (ie brands, types) in the series?
Hi Sydney love what you are wearing. Do you have a pattern or a video available for the outfit please. Hello from Australia.👏😀
So helpful, thank you!!
Thank you, so helpful!! Also do you mind sharing if you used a pattern for that shirt? I love it!
Yes it is the Ginger Tie Top from Small Museum!
I feel you on the washing rules! 😅
Loving your videos!! Is there any stores you know that do custom design fabrics?
not me living in new zealand and thinking that living in america would solve all my problems of not being able to find fabric - only to find you shop at the fabric store ! hahaha
this series is amazing thanks so much for your guidance!! Question: what are the blends/percentages/weights of the fabrics you used for your black and blue gingham lane pants?
How many yards do you typically need a project? Aka how much does 1 piece really cost to make? Does making your own clothes actually more expensive than buying?
Amazing!💖
this has been so helpful as a beginner and also love your outfit - is this from a pattern and if so where can I get it from?
You mentioned buying 2-8 yards of fabric at a time, but also mentioned that’s more than normal. How much would you recommend for someone starting out? Does it solely depend on the pattern I’m following at the time? And what is the average I should buy for 1-2 projects of that fabric?
I think it's just different for everyone! I more meant that 8 yards is probably more than a typical person buys for one individual project. Usually it depends on the pattern or project you're buying for, but if you're like me and don't have a specific project in mind yet, anywhere from 1-4 yards is normal-ish. But there is no right or wrong. You'll just learn with experience what your preference is.
I would love to have to Self Drafting tutorial.
When choosing a pattern does it give you options/instructions on how to make it bigger or smaller for different body types and sizes?😊 I’m sorry if that’s a really basic question I’m just getting started here😅
In most patterns you can size up/down to fit your body better, or you can grade between sizes like I talk about in episode 4 of this series - ua-cam.com/video/e8K5zXSG-rI/v-deo.html
When you wash cut fabric do the ends fray? Is there something you do before washing that prevents fraying? I feel like I lose a good chunk of fabric because the cut ends fray in the wash.
What’s the shirt pattern that you have on?! It’s so cute!!!
It's the Ginger Tie Top from Small Museum!
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Is muslin the same as gauze?
Self drafting question! To make a bigger size would you just add to the pants length or width or reduce the seam allowance? And viceversa to make smaller?
Essentially yes! Just think through where you want to add/take away ease and redraw the pattern lines. This tutorial on self drafting might be helpful to watch my process: ua-cam.com/video/meT_Ai7CQi4/v-deo.html
I am more of a Tshirt and Jeans kinda Girl. Like „cool girl“ and not cutesy or girly at all.
Thats why I struggle a lot with finding sewing patterns and fabric I like.
I always love all the woven fabric but i dont really use them that much.
Do you have recommendations for easy sewing patterns that are not dresses, blouses or skirts….
There are lots of jeans patterns! I can't recommend any first hand since I swore off jeans a few years ago so haven't personally made any of them. I know the Helene Jeans from Anna Allen are popular. And Lyrical Fabrics has the Honeygirl Tee pattern that also has dress and tank expansions that I've heard good things about.
@@HiSydGraham thanks so much! Not ready for Jeans yet I think, but one day I will try them! 🙏🏼
What do you do when you buy a fabric online and it is way more sheer or lightweight than you anticipated? Do you just add a lining to whatever you were going to make or make something else? 😅
I either add a lining or wear a slip.
Good Morning! Did you see the top that you’re wearing? If so, can you share the pattern?
Yes it is the Ginger Tie Top from Small Museum!