Anyone catch that between this video and my bias facing tutorial video, I've shown 4 separate gingham tops I've made?! 😂 Be sure to check out my tutorial too, if you're looking for help improving the look of bias tape around armhole curves (or any inside curves). Link in the description! 👆🏼
Your bias tape video helped me greatly for a neckline’s dress-first time doing bias tape. Now just adding bias tape to the armholes. Thanks for the tutorial. And, your gingham top rocks! Just so chic.
That thread loop through the zipper was genius! So obvious, why did I never think of that 🤦🏼♀️ I love that pattern. You’ve worn that top in a couple of your videos and I always admire it.
In relation to the stitching the yoke down from the top, I find if I tape it down with soluble double sided tape it helps hold it in place better to not miss it.
Phew thanks! In hindsight I realize I could probably have just laid the yoke out RS out, laid the blouse out RS out, and then just folded the yoke down over the blouse to make sure I was pinning the correct sides, but it wasn't quite that easy when you're doing it in the moment. 😂
Thanks! ETA: after replying on Facebook I realized I wasn't thinking through what I suggested fully, so starting over: I think this could be done pretty easily with a center back zipper. You'd finish the yoke neckline, and sew the yoke to the front and back, BUT leave the facings free still. Then insert the center back zipper, and then fold down/hand stitch the facings, like you would for a CB zipper and a facing or lining. Of course if you do invisible zippers that's a different construction order-- I'm just talking lapped, since that's what I always do.
@@tashacouldmakethat Thank you! I am mocking this up hopefully this weekend. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this as there are so many variations of this that I want to sew dress wise!
LOVE IT! exactly the kind of inspiration I was looking for to make a vintage inspired dress to wear to a wedding in a few weeks. Going to turn this into a dress bodice and add a circle skirt and a covered belt! Also my tip is to hand baste the yoke before topstitching to make sure you catch the bottom every time!
Thanks! Happy it helped inspire a fun outfit. I actually hand baste quite often to keep things in control in fussy places! But somehow still expected my pinning to be accurate enough, even though I know better. Fool me once.... 😂
This yoke is so flattering 😍 I just saw someone in Instagram wearing a dress with this and then almost immediately I came across your new video. It's a sign haha although I'm not sure I'm ready to tackle self drafting it quite yet..! Yours look sooo cute, I love them both 😄
Yoke kismet, ha ha! This style of yoke crops up in lots of 50s and 60s patterns I find, I think this is the 2nd for sure and possibly 3rd similar version I've done from different patterns. And thank you! 😊
In your defense that sounds like an easy mistake to make! I remember clearly going for one pair and then deciding the other matched better, but then apparently my brain didn't follow through more than 50%. 😂
Oh wow, I’ve never seen someone cut with a rotary cutter like this, I’ve always just rolled forwards. Does it give you more control? Your pattern matching is so impeccable that you can’t even see the yoke seam from the back! Also, what brand of marking pen do you use? I never mark with anything but chalk because I worry about permanence, but it must be good for you to use it on all your darts!
I sometimes roll forwards, but most often roll backwards. I guess I never thought about that it might be different but for some reason I both a) have more control I think and b) somehow the fabric doesn't want to get wavy as I go by... like it doesn't make a little ripple, like it kind of does when I roll forwards sometimes. If that makes sense? I use Frixion pens and highlighters if I can see them-- I linked the two types I use in my description. Otherwise I chalk on darker fabrics or when it's too busy to see. The pens come off with an iron *but* technically the gel is still there, so supposedly if you were somewhere super cold they might come back. I've literally never experienced that plus with marking on the WS it's probably less relevant anyway so I just don't worry about it. But I do avoid using them if the fabric is super sheer, but that's not likely something I'm using much anyway. 😊
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for this! Question: If you wanted to do the collar in a different color, could that be done? Would you do just the top of it the different color? You've shown this in red color and blue color. What if you wanted to do a red collar and blue body? I'll be using your video to help me with mail order pattern 9234. I see now part of my confusion... on the 9234 pattern, it only instructs me to make one of the front and back yolk pieces... in your video, you seem to do 2 which makes more sense.
You're welcome! And re: contrasting yoke, sure you could! I think that could look really neat. I always mean to try more color blocking with solids but always gravitate towards prints. 😂 For your 9234 pattern, your pattern pieces or layout probably say somewhere or reference a facing right? I mean in theory it could be done without a facing but makes more sense to have one. If it helps it's just cut exactly from the same piece, for 9005.
Pretty sure I'd have actually hand basted those collars together. Missing when you're top stitching is my nemesis. But definitely worth grading down to the 1/4"
Yeah as I mentioned to someone else I hand baste a lot to prevent things moving around but for some reason didn’t on this one. But thankfully was all good elsewhere. I too hate missing the facing!
Thank you again, Tasha!!! I have been eyeing your blue version since you first posted it!! Question, how you like the pens you use for marking fabric? I have only used the Fusion highlighters and the dry up super fast. Thanks!!!!
You're welcome! I like them a lot! I use Frixion highlighters and pens both, though I've been using the highlighters longer and kind of prefer them since they're thicker. I do find they dry out but it takes awhile. The Japanese ones on Amazon are a bit better in that regard I think.
Thanks! I've seen (and sewed) this similar construction on other vintage patterns but I can't pinpoint any modern ones with the same kind of construction. You could check out Simplicity 2892 though, not quite the same and the yoke is gathered, but it's definitely a cute top with a vintage vibe.
I appreciate your response (and so fast!!). Can you give me the vintage patterns that use this construction? Simplicity 2892 didn’t do it for me like your top. Thank you so much. Again, I love this top.
I think vintage patterns were sized for a B or C cup, I believe the standard cup size in patterns has changed over time though. That being said I wear a D cup and buy by my upper bust measurement and manage to usually get away without doing a full bust adjustment.
You could potentially burrito it, though you'd still need to deal with the shoulders. I've done it for regular shirt yokes. Maybe if I make this top again in the future I'll try it!
Out of interest: I don't have a serger but intuitively I would think I'd serge all edges first, while the pieces are flat and the edges are easy to reach. Can anyone tell me the advantages of sewing the seams first, and serging the edges afterwards?
Some people do that and it's perfectly fine to handle it that way. Though I prefer not to as I typically don't press seams open, I serge them together more like most RTW, so you can't do that ahead of time (except things like zipper areas).
Anyone catch that between this video and my bias facing tutorial video, I've shown 4 separate gingham tops I've made?! 😂 Be sure to check out my tutorial too, if you're looking for help improving the look of bias tape around armhole curves (or any inside curves). Link in the description! 👆🏼
Your bias tape video helped me greatly for a neckline’s dress-first time doing bias tape. Now just adding bias tape to the armholes. Thanks for the tutorial. And, your gingham top rocks! Just so chic.
I LOVE that trick of tying thread to the zipper pull! I’m definitely doing that from now on!
Here I was thinking it was a weird little thing only I'd want to do, glad others are finding that helpful too! 😊
That thread loop through the zipper was genius! So obvious, why did I never think of that 🤦🏼♀️
I love that pattern. You’ve worn that top in a couple of your videos and I always admire it.
Thank you! 😊
Love the string trick for the zipper! Now I must find and purchase this pattern! Thanks for another wonderful tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Me too, I try to find it but don't know the typ
Was fun to watch and something I would have sewn a while back. These days I at least need short sleeves for religious reasons.
Love these blouses! My Mom always wore this style shirt with stylist cigarette or capri pands with side or back zips ♥ I ADORE gingham!
Thanks! Exactly how I'd wear them too. 😊
Love this pattrion.
The loop through the zipper trick is brilliant!
The pattern matching between the bodice and yolk is amazing!
I found a pattern that is almost identical. S1201 and I got a digital version from Vintage Sewing Pattern Company. Can't wait to try it!!
In relation to the stitching the yoke down from the top, I find if I tape it down with soluble double sided tape it helps hold it in place better to not miss it.
Ooof! That yoke looked scary - you did a brilliant job! Think I would have had to lie down and deep breathe for a good hour before attempting that!
Phew thanks! In hindsight I realize I could probably have just laid the yoke out RS out, laid the blouse out RS out, and then just folded the yoke down over the blouse to make sure I was pinning the correct sides, but it wasn't quite that easy when you're doing it in the moment. 😂
Lovely. There’s always something in a pattern to make us wonder what we were thinking!
So true!
you are a fab dressmaker, thank you for sharing all the process ❤
Thank you so much! 🥰
Love your gingham 👚s.😊
Thank you! 😊
I am completely obsessed with this. Now trying to figure out how to do this properly when the dress zipper goes right through the yoke.
Thanks! ETA: after replying on Facebook I realized I wasn't thinking through what I suggested fully, so starting over: I think this could be done pretty easily with a center back zipper. You'd finish the yoke neckline, and sew the yoke to the front and back, BUT leave the facings free still. Then insert the center back zipper, and then fold down/hand stitch the facings, like you would for a CB zipper and a facing or lining. Of course if you do invisible zippers that's a different construction order-- I'm just talking lapped, since that's what I always do.
@@tashacouldmakethat Thank you! I am mocking this up hopefully this weekend. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this as there are so many variations of this that I want to sew dress wise!
Beautiful blouse. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Oh that turned out sooo beautiful 😍🥰
Thank you! 😊
LOVE IT! exactly the kind of inspiration I was looking for to make a vintage inspired dress to wear to a wedding in a few weeks. Going to turn this into a dress bodice and add a circle skirt and a covered belt! Also my tip is to hand baste the yoke before topstitching to make sure you catch the bottom every time!
Thanks! Happy it helped inspire a fun outfit. I actually hand baste quite often to keep things in control in fussy places! But somehow still expected my pinning to be accurate enough, even though I know better. Fool me once.... 😂
That is sew cute!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! 😊
Eep! Your hair looks PERFECT!!
Thanks so much! 🥰
So much good tips! You make sewing the zipper look so easy😮
Thank you! I think I do enough of the that I don't find them daunting anymore. 😊
I love the trick with the zipper and I have this pattern, I may give that version a go now you've sorted out the issues for me 🤣
Would xiu tell me where I can get the pattern, please?
@simoneschlemmer3078 I bought mine many many years ago on ebay
This yoke is so flattering 😍 I just saw someone in Instagram wearing a dress with this and then almost immediately I came across your new video. It's a sign haha although I'm not sure I'm ready to tackle self drafting it quite yet..!
Yours look sooo cute, I love them both 😄
Yoke kismet, ha ha! This style of yoke crops up in lots of 50s and 60s patterns I find, I think this is the 2nd for sure and possibly 3rd similar version I've done from different patterns. And thank you! 😊
Heart of Haute has a dress named Doreen with this neckline. I have about 15 of them!
Super cute ❤
Thank you! 😊
Two different earrings? I did that with my boots (same style in black, brown) and wore them to work 😮. Noticed mid-day. 😅
In your defense that sounds like an easy mistake to make! I remember clearly going for one pair and then deciding the other matched better, but then apparently my brain didn't follow through more than 50%. 😂
Oh wow, I’ve never seen someone cut with a rotary cutter like this, I’ve always just rolled forwards. Does it give you more control? Your pattern matching is so impeccable that you can’t even see the yoke seam from the back! Also, what brand of marking pen do you use? I never mark with anything but chalk because I worry about permanence, but it must be good for you to use it on all your darts!
I sometimes roll forwards, but most often roll backwards. I guess I never thought about that it might be different but for some reason I both a) have more control I think and b) somehow the fabric doesn't want to get wavy as I go by... like it doesn't make a little ripple, like it kind of does when I roll forwards sometimes. If that makes sense? I use Frixion pens and highlighters if I can see them-- I linked the two types I use in my description. Otherwise I chalk on darker fabrics or when it's too busy to see. The pens come off with an iron *but* technically the gel is still there, so supposedly if you were somewhere super cold they might come back. I've literally never experienced that plus with marking on the WS it's probably less relevant anyway so I just don't worry about it. But I do avoid using them if the fabric is super sheer, but that's not likely something I'm using much anyway. 😊
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for this! Question: If you wanted to do the collar in a different color, could that be done? Would you do just the top of it the different color? You've shown this in red color and blue color. What if you wanted to do a red collar and blue body?
I'll be using your video to help me with mail order pattern 9234.
I see now part of my confusion... on the 9234 pattern, it only instructs me to make one of the front and back yolk pieces... in your video, you seem to do 2 which makes more sense.
You're welcome! And re: contrasting yoke, sure you could! I think that could look really neat. I always mean to try more color blocking with solids but always gravitate towards prints. 😂 For your 9234 pattern, your pattern pieces or layout probably say somewhere or reference a facing right? I mean in theory it could be done without a facing but makes more sense to have one. If it helps it's just cut exactly from the same piece, for 9005.
Pretty sure I'd have actually hand basted those collars together. Missing when you're top stitching is my nemesis. But definitely worth grading down to the 1/4"
Yeah as I mentioned to someone else I hand baste a lot to prevent things moving around but for some reason didn’t on this one. But thankfully was all good elsewhere. I too hate missing the facing!
Thank you again, Tasha!!! I have been eyeing your blue version since you first posted it!! Question, how you like the pens you use for marking fabric? I have only used the Fusion highlighters and the dry up super fast. Thanks!!!!
You're welcome! I like them a lot! I use Frixion highlighters and pens both, though I've been using the highlighters longer and kind of prefer them since they're thicker. I do find they dry out but it takes awhile. The Japanese ones on Amazon are a bit better in that regard I think.
That top is adorable. Do you happen to know of a modern/accessible pattern that uses the yoke in that manner?
Thanks! I've seen (and sewed) this similar construction on other vintage patterns but I can't pinpoint any modern ones with the same kind of construction. You could check out Simplicity 2892 though, not quite the same and the yoke is gathered, but it's definitely a cute top with a vintage vibe.
I appreciate your response (and so fast!!). Can you give me the vintage patterns that use this construction? Simplicity 2892 didn’t do it for me like your top. Thank you so much. Again, I love this top.
@@leahdavis3863 There's a dress pattern with a similar design you could alter a bit. Simplicity 2588 might work.
@@helenmoore8743 - thank you. I just bought Simplicity 2892 and I’ll see what I can do. I just love Tasha’s tops.
Do you know what bust size the vintage patterns sized for?
Are they still B cup's? I have a couple big 4 patterns from the 60's
I think vintage patterns were sized for a B or C cup, I believe the standard cup size in patterns has changed over time though. That being said I wear a D cup and buy by my upper bust measurement and manage to usually get away without doing a full bust adjustment.
@@tashacouldmakethat thanks for responding. I will give my vintage shirt pattern a try. I think I will give it a fba because it's a 36 and I am a 38.
Is it not possible to bag out the yoke rather than edge stitch it to the bodice?
You could potentially burrito it, though you'd still need to deal with the shoulders. I've done it for regular shirt yokes. Maybe if I make this top again in the future I'll try it!
Where I can find the pattern
I would like to know the same.
Out of interest: I don't have a serger but intuitively I would think I'd serge all edges first, while the pieces are flat and the edges are easy to reach. Can anyone tell me the advantages of sewing the seams first, and serging the edges afterwards?
Some people do that and it's perfectly fine to handle it that way. Though I prefer not to as I typically don't press seams open, I serge them together more like most RTW, so you can't do that ahead of time (except things like zipper areas).
@@tashacouldmakethat makes sense, thank you!