I think your brain just works in a much more superior way than mine. It’s fun to watch, and I’m becoming much more aware of how clothing is put together. 🙂
As a cosplayer that wears a LOT of costumes with hoods and/or masks, this is really useful as i often need a hood that doesnt have that "peak" hanging off the back and i had no idea how to actually make that "flat" back looking style. Thank you very much for the info and clear pattern instructions!
Beautiful, I have not yet tried to sew a garment, but I watch all your videos and am making notes and bookmarking a lot to one day get started. For now, it is bags, pouches, cushions...
That’s a great way to start! It’s a lot less disappointing when you screw it up, that’s for sure. And you WILL make mistakes, and that’s okay. As Yoda said, “Failure, the greatest teacher is…” 😂
What fun to watch how you put this project together! I really like how the hood came together and the extra pop of green you used. What type of blanket/ cover are you using to be able to iron on your table?
If you mean the silver mat, it's a portable ironing mat. Here in Australia, they often market them to use on top of a washing machine for those with limited space. I bought a couple from a discount type store here. The first one melted (!!) so I took it back and got it replaced. Got a second one as well. They are pretty good. Not sure why one melted, manufacturing flaw, I guess, but I haven't had any trouble since.
@@andreamaclachlan980 Thanks! I am going to try and find something like that….I am running into space constraints as well and if I could just “fold” up my ironing board and store it in a cabinet, that would be wonderful!
Patricia, hello there. Great question and here you have a couple of options: 1) to do the test garment in a fabric as close as possible to the actual garment you want to use and to complete the test garment completely, meaning, buttons, facings/finishings/hems and etc. This is the option that I would choose if I had my pattern all figured out and I just wanted to do a really good practice run of all of the techniques, if that was my first time or if it has been long since the last time I did it. So for example, if my sister would reach out and say she wanted a draped ball gown, then I would probably do some sort of test run like this first. 2) This option is the one I do the most - when I just want to make sure that the pattern sits and looks like I want it to and that's about it, then I just use muslin (I get it in bolts of 10 yds and I use and reuse the fabric over and over again) and I baste the pattern together by hand, very quickly and try it on, you can see how I did it in this shirt video, this will give you a better idea - ua-cam.com/video/1rpHBIPPeXs/v-deo.html
I dug around in my closet for old sheets to use for for muslins, and I haven’t run out yet. I did buy some muslin fabric really cheap at Joann’s, but I feel sort of wasteful when I use it since it’s white and rather nice (I made a nice shirt out of it). Thrift stores have sheets all the time, and you could ask around and people will give them to you.
I think your brain just works in a much more superior way than mine. It’s fun to watch, and I’m becoming much more aware of how clothing is put together. 🙂
As a cosplayer that wears a LOT of costumes with hoods and/or masks, this is really useful as i often need a hood that doesnt have that "peak" hanging off the back and i had no idea how to actually make that "flat" back looking style. Thank you very much for the info and clear pattern instructions!
I love the fact that you give us so much in creating our own patterns?!😊
Beautiful, I have not yet tried to sew a garment, but I watch all your videos and am making notes and bookmarking a lot to one day get started. For now, it is bags, pouches, cushions...
Hey, everybody has to start somewhere
Great!!😊
That’s a great way to start! It’s a lot less disappointing when you screw it up, that’s for sure. And you WILL make mistakes, and that’s okay. As Yoda said, “Failure, the greatest teacher is…” 😂
I just picked up a hoody dress pattern! Great timing.
I love it. TY
Thank you, Debbie!
I’ve made many hooded garments. I like this application!
What fun to watch how you put this project together! I really like how the hood came together and the extra pop of green you used. What type of blanket/ cover are you using to be able to iron on your table?
If you mean the silver mat, it's a portable ironing mat. Here in Australia, they often market them to use on top of a washing machine for those with limited space. I bought a couple from a discount type store here. The first one melted (!!) so I took it back and got it replaced. Got a second one as well. They are pretty good. Not sure why one melted, manufacturing flaw, I guess, but I haven't had any trouble since.
@@andreamaclachlan980 Thanks! I am going to try and find something like that….I am running into space constraints as well and if I could just “fold” up my ironing board and store it in a cabinet, that would be wonderful!
Another brilliant video, Thanks
Alisa, what do I do with my test garments, and how do I choose fabric for them?
Patricia, hello there. Great question and here you have a couple of options: 1) to do the test garment in a fabric as close as possible to the actual garment you want to use and to complete the test garment completely, meaning, buttons, facings/finishings/hems and etc. This is the option that I would choose if I had my pattern all figured out and I just wanted to do a really good practice run of all of the techniques, if that was my first time or if it has been long since the last time I did it. So for example, if my sister would reach out and say she wanted a draped ball gown, then I would probably do some sort of test run like this first. 2) This option is the one I do the most - when I just want to make sure that the pattern sits and looks like I want it to and that's about it, then I just use muslin (I get it in bolts of 10 yds and I use and reuse the fabric over and over again) and I baste the pattern together by hand, very quickly and try it on, you can see how I did it in this shirt video, this will give you a better idea - ua-cam.com/video/1rpHBIPPeXs/v-deo.html
I dug around in my closet for old sheets to use for for muslins, and I haven’t run out yet. I did buy some muslin fabric really cheap at Joann’s, but I feel sort of wasteful when I use it since it’s white and rather nice (I made a nice shirt out of it). Thrift stores have sheets all the time, and you could ask around and people will give them to you.
I tend to use three pieces more when making coifs. But then I like hoods big enough for me to pull it over and not see anyone.
where did you get your dress form from?