I have been avoiding shirring too. But your video seems to be the easiest to follow . At least that I've seen. And I would love to see the jeans in your next drop.
So cute love a shirred moment, also I just learned hitting it with steam from the iron when it's done also helps at the end it tightens the rows of stitching. Thanks for sharing
As the elastic is in the bobbin, can the tension in the bobbin be adjusted 🤔 Your tutorials are great, the note about weight of thread and # rows was 🎉
OMG Looooooooooove it. Yeeeeeeees..... Another one to add to the already amazingly talented Angelina.... This project .... suggestion... Test the process on a piece of the shirt you are using first to get your dials at the desired setting.. also..... Think about using coloured elastic....... 😉 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Angelina I love your absolute honesty showing everyone your learning curve in real time. I’m always so amazed how you just go for it. I wish I had a little bit more confidence in tackling projects like you do, but your confidence and enthusiasm is catching! ❤
I was just gonna put my own comment saying the exact same thing! I love her videos and how she shows her process for achieving her goal, If you tube had a heart instead of a thumbs up I would definetly ❤ her videos. I also feel the same way about her confidence, she is the ONLY youtuber I watch that makes me want to go out and buy a sewing machine and start sewing 😄 but where my struggles lie is in finding a sewing machine that is good that doesnt have all the bells and whistles that I dont need. I just need a good sewing machine that can do basic things like, sew a hem on different textiles, I would like the backward stitch option instead of me manually doing it, inexpensive and is user friendly for beginners. I have considered buying a second hand one, but again I lack the knowledge of whats a good machine vs one thats not so good.
@@yvettemontalvo7991❤ I feel the same way about her AND the exact same way you felt! So much so I went out and bought a sewing machine! Coincidentally, one that Angela herself reviewed (check her channel!) and likes! "Janome Easy to Use Sewing Machine" - plug that into Google, and I picked mine up at JoAnn's bc at the time there was a sale for the color I wanted. That was about 2 weeks ago, and I have made: 3 shirts 1 stretch pencil skirt 1 pair of sweat pants 4 scrunchies And clothes for 2 dolls I made years ago (a dress and jacket for one, a jumpsuit and jacket for the other, neither were from a pattern and look....very handmade lol but still the dolls ain't nekkid). All of the above to say? DOOOO IIIIIIT!!! lol you will NOT regret it!!
Make sure you use steam to shrink the elastic into place after finishing. Don’t iron it, just hold above it and hit the steam burst. It helps afterwards. 😘👍
You did a fantastic job. I like the idea. ❤🥰👍I bought a men’s striped button up and I’m going to smock it with designs. I have wanted to do that. @@BlueprintDIY
PLEASE READ: My mama used to sew TWO gathering lines which seemed more stable than one!!! I know it does not apply here but may help for basic gathering. Cute and versatile garment!
Thank you!!! I would never thought of using a zig zag stitch with elastic thread! Angelina maybe if you made the length of the stitch shorter it would shirring a little more and if you "iron it" actually just applied steam then it would shrink more
❤❤❤❤ your videos! i do have a question and that is: what would be the difference between manually threading a bobbin with elastic thread vs doing it with a bobbin threader? Now, I can assume that the threader would stretch the elastic thread as supposed to manually doing it, but if the thread is stretched wouldnt it gather automatically or will it make it TOO ruchey once sewn?
You are so creative and talented, thanks for sharing. I have a lovely dress which is shirred from the armpits to waist, with a handkerchief bottom with shoulder straps . I want to refresh the shirring because its stretched out. Is stirring easy to remove? How Would this work with elastic instead of the thread elastic you used? Hope you can help. Thanks.
I love this ❤ thank you for trying this out for me, i have a big roll of this elastic thread and afraid to use it. My only concern is that i don't use enough fabric for whatever i decided to make. I don't want it to come out too big or too small. I will try to do something similar to what you made I have a few ideas.❤
You should try the top part you cut off on with it , maybe when you have it on as a skirt and a white tank or tee to make it be like a jacket or a blazer type jacket. Just an idea. Yes I love those jeans they remind me of a pair I had as a little girl mine had belt loops going down the side seam. 😊
I love the tutorial, and love the Casius Clay, later kuwn as Mahammed Ali, he was the greatest, I was so sad to see him in later life, poor man 😢. So glad you have your own line now you deserve every success, God Bless x
Anggggaaaay! You did it again. Yasssss! Another project to be added to my to diMyself, instead of just watching diy blueprint. I'm working on recreating that black skirt you were gifted with, using jeans. It's coming along. Thanks for your channel!
Great great tutorial. Thank you for showing us how to get the best results. I know It really helped me alot. So much appreciated, and the shirt is so cute. I'll need to make a bunch of them. 😊👍💕
Another super cute upcycle! When I do this, if I don’t need to use the buttons, I plan to add a few stitches to prevent any gaping in the elasticated area.
I really like the top can you make it into Short's am thinking about making that top for me and my sisters you just keep getting better and better sister what's next loving everything you make 😊🎚️❤️
Loved this! I usually don't do shirring because I never thought of it as my style (I associate it with more flowy, cottagecore designs) but I love the way yours looks! I also do some designs that are adaptive and shirring could be perfect for that!
I love that you showed first time how brave of you. Also might be good to stitch top front closed to prevent that little gap since the shirring let’s it stretch enough to be a pull over
I'm super frustrated. One of my first sewing projects was shirring and it came out beautifully using my beginner machine, a Singer Stylist. I upgraded slightly to their computerized heavy duty machine (hd6800c) & for the life of me, I can't get the tension right for shirring. It baffles me. PS: Will try again with long stitch & low tension. Maybe I never went low enough?
Oh my gosh...Angelina...I am IN TEARS. I haven't even watched the video yet but I did a dress with shirring and it was so hard..so bad.....I am already grateful 😮
I always wondered how this happens. You are the GOAT Angelina. Thank you always ❤
You are so welcome 🫶🏾
People have been sewing with elastic thread for years and years. Thought all knew how it done.
@@Hyaphill Where is your helpful video? Not sure why you would assume everyone’s experience or skill level? Positive comments only…
I have been avoiding shirring too. But your video seems to be the easiest to follow . At least that I've seen. And I would love to see the jeans in your next drop.
You have to pull the elastic thread a bit tight for it to gather well
I loved this tutorial! You are the best and so talented! Good luck will come from all your hard work.
Awesomeness!!!! Girl you that GOAT
Thank you 🥰🥰
So cute love a shirred moment, also I just learned hitting it with steam from the iron when it's done also helps at the end it tightens the rows of stitching. Thanks for sharing
Thanks 👌🏾
That was awesome, I'm going thrifting for a few men shirts to give this a try. Thanks as always for your honesty.
As the elastic is in the bobbin, can the tension in the bobbin be adjusted 🤔
Your tutorials are great, the note about weight of thread and # rows was 🎉
Wow so cool am going to make one for me I have done some of your diys... love your stuff so nice ... wish it could be more often❤
Thank you make me want to shir everything.❤❤
OMG
Looooooooooove it.
Yeeeeeeees.....
Another one to add to the already amazingly talented Angelina....
This project .... suggestion...
Test the process on a piece of the shirt you are using first to get your dials at the desired setting.. also..... Think about using coloured elastic....... 😉
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Great tips! Thanks so much!!
Angelina I love your absolute honesty showing everyone your learning curve in real time.
I’m always so amazed how you just go for it. I wish I had a little bit more confidence in tackling projects like you do, but your confidence and enthusiasm is catching! ❤
I was just gonna put my own comment saying the exact same thing! I love her videos and how she shows her process for achieving her goal, If you tube had a heart instead of a thumbs up I would definetly ❤ her videos. I also feel the same way about her confidence, she is the ONLY youtuber I watch that makes me want to go out and buy a sewing machine and start sewing 😄 but where my struggles lie is in finding a sewing machine that is good that doesnt have all the bells and whistles that I dont need. I just need a good sewing machine that can do basic things like, sew a hem on different textiles, I would like the backward stitch option instead of me manually doing it, inexpensive and is user friendly for beginners. I have considered buying a second hand one, but again I lack the knowledge of whats a good machine vs one thats not so good.
@@yvettemontalvo7991❤ I feel the same way about her AND the exact same way you felt! So much so I went out and bought a sewing machine!
Coincidentally, one that Angela herself reviewed (check her channel!) and likes!
"Janome Easy to Use Sewing Machine" - plug that into Google, and I picked mine up at JoAnn's bc at the time there was a sale for the color I wanted.
That was about 2 weeks ago, and I have made:
3 shirts
1 stretch pencil skirt
1 pair of sweat pants
4 scrunchies
And clothes for 2 dolls I made years ago (a dress and jacket for one, a jumpsuit and jacket for the other, neither were from a pattern and look....very handmade lol but still the dolls ain't nekkid).
All of the above to say? DOOOO IIIIIIT!!! lol you will NOT regret it!!
LOVE ALL aspects of this video! As mentioned already, Angelina, the GOAT! Now I may even try this for a plus-size shirt outcome...🤔👍🏽
I think it’ll be super cute!! 👌🏾
Make sure you use steam to shrink the elastic into place after finishing. Don’t iron it, just hold above it and hit the steam burst. It helps afterwards. 😘👍
Dang, I forgot that part! I knew I was supposed to do it, but didn’t know why so thanks for the explanation!
You did a fantastic job. I like the idea. ❤🥰👍I bought a men’s striped button up and I’m going to smock it with designs. I have wanted to do that. @@BlueprintDIY
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 AND ANOTHA ONE! Love this. *adding to my LONG list of must try sewing addition* Thanks Angelina!! You da Best
PLEASE READ: My mama used to sew TWO gathering lines which seemed more stable than one!!! I know it does not apply here but may help for basic gathering. Cute and versatile garment!
I have been focusing on Didsbury art studio's videos on smocking lately!
I tried it once and it was perfect. I remember having to twist a screw in my top loader first.
Angelina, great tutorial! What can I do to keep the placket from gapping over the bust? 38DD here 😊.
Thank you!!! I would never thought of using a zig zag stitch with elastic thread!
Angelina maybe if you made the length of the stitch shorter it would shirring a little more and if you "iron it" actually just applied steam then it would shrink more
Angelina, you on time! I needed this tutorial. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤
Yayyy!
Ooooh Angelina that turned out so cute cute !!! Gonna try it but I have always tried to avoid this style because of being top heavy.....
❤❤❤❤ your videos! i do have a question and that is: what would be the difference between manually threading a bobbin with elastic thread vs doing it with a bobbin threader? Now, I can assume that the threader would stretch the elastic thread as supposed to manually doing it, but if the thread is stretched wouldnt it gather automatically or will it make it TOO ruchey once sewn?
You are so creative and talented, thanks for sharing. I have a lovely dress which is shirred from the armpits to waist, with a handkerchief bottom with shoulder straps . I want to refresh the shirring because its stretched out. Is stirring easy to remove? How Would this work with elastic instead of the thread elastic you used? Hope you can help. Thanks.
Yaassss!❤
I love this ❤ thank you for trying this out for me, i have a big roll of this elastic thread and afraid to use it. My only concern is that i don't use enough fabric for whatever i decided to make. I don't want it to come out too big or too small. I will try to do something similar to what you made I have a few ideas.❤
You should try the top part you cut off on with it , maybe when you have it on as a skirt and a white tank or tee to make it be like a jacket or a blazer type jacket. Just an idea. Yes I love those jeans they remind me of a pair I had as a little girl mine had belt loops going down the side seam. 😊
Yes! I want the jeans! When will thy drop? I don’t want to miss them!!
Thanks for the whole process! Yes, drop the jeans plz!
I missed your tutorials. Welcome back
Oh my‼️the cutest thing
Luvin it😍🤣💞❌⭕❌⭕💯
I love the tutorial, and love the Casius Clay, later kuwn as Mahammed Ali, he was the greatest, I was so sad to see him in later life, poor man 😢.
So glad you have your own line now you deserve every success, God Bless x
Thanks so much!!
If you left enough room at the top, then you could put in a thin strap too!
❤ LOVE IT!!!!!!! Thank you!!!! Blessings!!!
Nice 👍 but I would of sewn the button down
I love it I will be giving this a try
Great topic, thanks 👍
Awesome tutorial ! Question . Only use elastic thread in the bobbin ??
Yes, for shirring you only use elastic thread in the bobbin.
Anggggaaaay! You did it again. Yasssss! Another project to be added to my to diMyself, instead of just watching diy blueprint.
I'm working on recreating that black skirt you were gifted with, using jeans. It's coming along. Thanks for your channel!
I realy like them need the pattern
You are looking more and more like your daughter every day, or should I say she is looking more and more like you. You both are very cute.
😂 I accept the compliment both way because then maybe I’m looking younger
I love that. I'll try this.
Great great tutorial. Thank you for showing us how to get the best results. I know It really helped me alot. So much appreciated, and the shirt is so cute. I'll need to make a bunch of them. 😊👍💕
Love it!!! Love it!!! 😍😍😍
Another super cute upcycle! When I do this, if I don’t need to use the buttons, I plan to add a few stitches to prevent any gaping in the elasticated area.
Yes, me too because with the elastic I can slip it on. The buttons aren’t really needed.
I'm definitely following cause I am waiting to see what you are doing for fall/winter !!!🤩💙
I really like the top can you make it into Short's am thinking about making that top for me and my sisters you just keep getting better and better sister what's next loving everything you make 😊🎚️❤️
Been doing this for years on my kids clothes Angelina I always let the sewing machine fill the Bobbin like you do with cottons.❤
Loved this! I usually don't do shirring because I never thought of it as my style (I associate it with more flowy, cottagecore designs) but I love the way yours looks! I also do some designs that are adaptive and shirring could be perfect for that!
loved how you showed that sometimes you too don't know what to do and make mistakes ❤ thank you for showing that and for the awesome explanation
SO CUTE!! And I feel like I can try this! Thanks
It turned out so cute!
I love that you showed first time how brave of you. Also might be good to stitch top front closed to prevent that little gap since the shirring let’s it stretch enough to be a pull over
Cute! Cute! Cute! ❤
As soon as I discovered shirring I was hooked!! It's so easy and turns out so cute!!
Love ir. tks
The first line of stitching never looks right, but it gets there in the end x
Yes, I was so nervous looking at the first line 😆
Love this❤
I'm super frustrated. One of my first sewing projects was shirring and it came out beautifully using my beginner machine, a Singer Stylist. I upgraded slightly to their computerized heavy duty machine (hd6800c) & for the life of me, I can't get the tension right for shirring. It baffles me. PS: Will try again with long stitch & low tension. Maybe I never went low enough?
Huh, that’s really interesting because the girls in the office tried it too and Tiara had a hard time with it using the Singer 6800c.
@@BlueprintDIY Good to know. I may need to pull out the Stylist to shir
Super cute!
So cute
I love how you walk us through the whole process. Your the best ❤❤
yay!
Oh my gosh...Angelina...I am IN TEARS. I haven't even watched the video yet but I did a dress with shirring and it was so hard..so bad.....I am already grateful 😮
I sure hope I’m able to help 🙏🏾
🤩😘😍💥
❤❤❤
Love this!! Inspired!! TFS!!
Super cute
Thank you! 😊
I have been so afraid to try this for YEARS...LOL Thank you so much for always sharing what you know! 🫶🏽💜🫶🏽
I was too 😆 avoiding it like the plague!
@@BlueprintDIYLOL! I'm glad you did it! Now I need to try too!🫣🤞🏽😬