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Your attention to detail is admirable. My first sewing teacher (from 54 yrs ago) would be thrilled. Your attention to finishing brings back so much of what I've forgotten. Thanks.
It's absolutely perfect! What a darn pretty armhole, and the v is so crisp and lovely. Bands on v-necks are always a bit of fuss to get them right, but a lined bodice just takes care of it straight away and so much more cleanly.
Elizabeth Made This I prefer this look and how supportive having two layers feels. The v neck band is ok for t shirts... for dresses? Mmmm I don’t know.
The best part for me is the fact you take control of the pattern, the needed fabric and what you want to adjust for your figure. Thank you for being so honest about your sewing. I love your videos!!!
spatch1000 thanks for watching. I have a philosophy for my sewing.... I take from patterns what I need.... I don’t feel guilty about making changes at all.
So very, very flattering on you!! I love that you film the construction process, as I am learning so much. You are so very meticulous and love for things to turn out right. So much of what you teach us is no where else to be learned! So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I just came across this video even though it is an old one, I learned alot from this. I especially liked your commentary about the neckline and having a larger bust. I do too and I get tired of patterns that don't consider this, even in a larger size. I really like the burrito method of sewing the lining, it looks so easy, but I am still afraid to try it! I will have to practice on scraps for a while first. Thank you for this video. I always learn something new from you.
Karina, I know this is an old video but I just had to comment anyway!! Beautiful v-neck!! Beautiful dress. I cant express enough how much I love this fabric! Beautiful shades of blue!!
What a beautiful dress, love the material! Thanks for sharing all your sewing videos ,they are so good ,I look forward to them and love seeing what you are sewing next.
Your review on this Cashmerette pattern was great, I learned a lot about them that I didn't realize, especially their sizing ( C to F cup sizing). Thanks for the details!
Thanks :) now that I’ve made more of their patterns, I’ve realized they draft for a high waist or someone short waisted. I’ve had to lengthen all the bodices from now on.
Thank you, I learned a lot watching this. Your dress is so pretty, love the fabric. I have had fit problems when I don't do an FBA, so a pattern with that built-in is awesome!
I learned a lot from this video, & I plan to watch all your videos now. I'm short-waisted, too, but not tall like you...just 5'1 and only a "B" cup, ha-ha!
Loved your video ... I don't know if anyone has mentioned, Jenny from Cashmerette drafts for 5ft 6" . Her patterns with bodices she deliberately drafts with a higher waist to slim the figure. She said she finds that larger busted women are often more "round" in the tummy area, so she raises the waistline to give the illusion of a slimmer waist ( about 3-4" under the bust around the ribcage rather than around a full tummy. Cashmerette has a video on pattern fitting where she explains her fit and sizing. Thankyou for posting this - your dress looks lovely!
Yes I’m very aware of the way she drafts. Unfortunately it’s a poor fit for me because I’m taller. I have to do major adjustments to all Cashmerette patterns for them to hit my actual waist :)
Lovely dress! I have made the Cashmerette Appleton wrap dress and the waist was also shorter than I expected: It fit me but I am 5'4" and normally shorten bodice lengths by at least an inch. Also I usually shorten sleeves but again, did not need to. The only adjustment I made for the Appeton was to shorten the dress hem. Cashmerette is drafted for a height of 5'6". So it makes sense that you may need to lengthen the waist. I have also made the Cashmerette Concord Tee and like it a lot too.
Addie K-L thanks for the inside scoop on the Appleton. Planning to make it next month and will triple check the length of the bodice for sure. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! That was soooo helpful! I'm a beginner and I have never lined anything and didn't know how to go about it! This is just what I needed! Beautiful fabric and the dress looks fabulous on you! I will have to try this now! TFS xx
Hi Karina, love this dress, I have the Craftsy class by Jenny Rushmore and she explains how to do adjustments for FBA etc. I will have to get this pattern it looks really nice. I love your new house and garden x
Thankyou for another fabulous review i appreciate the way you give your own measurements and alterations it helps a lot with understanding of how to interpret the pattern myself happy new year 2019 x
Wow! I recently became acquainted with the Cashmerette brand. I too have to make the FBA to many of my tops. But the dress you made is very becoming on you. Great job! Thank you for sharing.
I have this pattern winging its way to me now! I love Cashmerette patterns :) I've made up several and use them often. Her cup sizes go up to an H actually :) I made up her Harrison shirt in silk and just love it. Love your dress Karina! That fabric is so beautiful and the colour on you is stunning.
I love , love, love that fabric it looks gorgeous on you. I have the Appleton I made a toile and the fit was good but the fabric was awful it laddered and looked terrible so I never got around to making another :( maybe I need to try again. I love the way you do the bodice. Really enjoying all these vlogs xx
Hi Karina, that was a great tutorial and so clearly demonstrated 👍. It looks lovely on you 😍. I have only heard good things about Cashmerette patterns. I must give them a go 😊👍😘
YAYYY you finally gave Cashmerette patterns a go and it turned out PERFECT! Jenny Rushmore drafts for 5'6" if I'm not mistaken. I love Cashmerette patterns🤗🤗. I haven't made this one yet. I was thinking the same, the fabric looks like Liverpool. Great video!
Hi Karina, love your tutorials. Could you please show how you do the burrito method slowly and how do you sew the other side .. I'm a beginner and I've not heard of this method. Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to start making my own clothes!!!!
You've convinced me to get that pattern 😀,. I've been thinking about it for a while, now I can see it is indeed a great pattern! Thanks! Have a great day. FYI our snow is melting and the grass is starting to get green 😀😀😀😀😀we are supposed to have a high of 63° today. It's been over 100 days since we were above 60° , can you tell I'm excited? LOL
Thank you, Karena! You are a great inspiration and I love your videos. The blouse you are wearing has an interesting neckline. Is it from a sewing pattern?
Hi, I love this dress too, and have made it with sleeves for the winter. I was wondering if you needed to raise the armhole at all to make it sleeveless? Thanks so much, and I love your video!
Hi Karina the dress turned out lovely as usual and the colours are nice and vibrant a sort of feel good dress. One question do you think I could get away making this pattern as I'm a G cup.
Thank you for this video! I have the perfect fabric for a sleeveless turner and now I know how to line it perfectly (: Since I am a beginner I have a question regarding your stiching, do you use a straight stich when sewing up the neckline and doing the topstiching? Isn't there a risk for popped stiches when you use a straight stich on a knit fabric?
Sara Lahti I did use straight stitch because this is a stable knit and the neckline doesn’t stretch like a side seam would. The result is more crisp, specially at the “V” with a straight stitch.
Karina, that Turner dress looks great on you and the fabric is lovely. Thanks for showing it to us. Did you consider the instruction step in the pattern to trim 1/8 inch from the neckline (and the armscye in your case because you made it sleeveless)? I saw a video recently that explained it really well. Because the lining is slightly smaller than the bodice it turns the bodice edge under just slightly to the lining side so the lining will not show. The channel was Inside the Hem and here's a link if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/35Uqf6WKTtM/v-deo.html. Thanks again, I look forward to all your videos.
Marina Belanger oh yes, that's called favouring and I'd do that with woven garments for sure. For this pattern I didn't as I self lined and under stitched :)
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Your attention to detail is admirable. My first sewing teacher (from 54 yrs ago) would be thrilled. Your attention to finishing brings back so much of what I've forgotten. Thanks.
My sewing teacher was my great aunt and she taught me to couture ways when I was a teen. Invaluable. She passed away at 95.
Such a clearly filmed tutorial. Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching 😁
It's absolutely perfect! What a darn pretty armhole, and the v is so crisp and lovely. Bands on v-necks are always a bit of fuss to get them right, but a lined bodice just takes care of it straight away and so much more cleanly.
Elizabeth Made This I prefer this look and how supportive having two layers feels. The v neck band is ok for t shirts... for dresses? Mmmm I don’t know.
I've rewatched this, thanks again 😀
Karina, the dress everything the colour the style the floral fabric all looks beautiful on you. I can see why you are pleased
ann lenthall I’m very please! It’s so nice to make something and that it fits with a very minor adjustment. Win!
The best part for me is the fact you take control of the pattern, the needed fabric and what you want to adjust for your figure. Thank you for being so honest about your sewing. I love your videos!!!
spatch1000 thanks for watching. I have a philosophy for my sewing.... I take from patterns what I need.... I don’t feel guilty about making changes at all.
I can see why you would like to make this your bodice block… It is absolutely adorable on you! I love this dress and the fit on you!
Myra Lorraine it’s everything. The neckline, the armholes, the fit... what’s not to love 💕 . Thanks for watching .
you should have Karina on That Sewing Blab :)
So very, very flattering on you!! I love that you film the construction process, as I am learning so much. You are so very meticulous and love for things to turn out right. So much of what you teach us is no where else to be learned! So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
The fabric and the design is gorgeous . love this pattern.
Lovely dress! I love doing a lined bodice! Such a neat and flattering way to do it. Love the fabric !! Love the sandals!!
I love that dress on you. It is so flattering. I too am a large busted person and I am going to make this dress.
Have a great design experience! You’ll love this dress.
I just came across this video even though it is an old one, I learned alot from this. I especially liked your commentary about the neckline and having a larger bust. I do too and I get tired of patterns that don't consider this, even in a larger size. I really like the burrito method of sewing the lining, it looks so easy, but I am still afraid to try it! I will have to practice on scraps for a while first. Thank you for this video. I always learn something new from you.
Once you make this technique yours, it’ll be a great addition to your sewing. So neat :)
Karina, your Turner dress is lovely! Thanks for showing the details on lining and under stitching the bodice.
Laura Jones happy to.
Thank you. You gave some really good hints in sewing a beautifully finished garment.
Karina, I know this is an old video but I just had to comment anyway!! Beautiful v-neck!! Beautiful dress. I cant express enough how much I love this fabric! Beautiful shades of blue!!
Thank you so much 😊. Please comment when ever you’d like and I’ll always see the comments and reply. This reminds me. I need to revisit this bodice.
Such a pretty floral Karina, nice make! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for replying. I will wacth the video you suggested. I will keep you posted. Hugs from Alabama, USA
The dress fits you very well. I see why you want to make it your go to knit bodice. It's good when you find a perfect fit.
What a beautiful dress, love the material! Thanks for sharing all your sewing videos ,they are so good ,I look forward to them and love seeing what you are sewing next.
I’m glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching 😊.
Beautiful Karina! That dress was made for you. Lovely fabric as well.
Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing your fabric saving tips!
Your review on this Cashmerette pattern was great, I learned a lot about them that I didn't realize, especially their sizing ( C to F cup sizing). Thanks for the details!
Thanks :) now that I’ve made more of their patterns, I’ve realized they draft for a high waist or someone short waisted. I’ve had to lengthen all the bodices from now on.
Thank you, I learned a lot watching this. Your dress is so pretty, love the fabric. I have had fit problems when I don't do an FBA, so a pattern with that built-in is awesome!
Yes. The cup sizes is a life changer :)
Love the colorful intro especially with Brazilian jazz!
venuscode1 thanks! Free music from the UA-cam database 👍🏼
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much! Your dress fits beautiful on you.
I learned a lot from this video, & I plan to watch all your videos now. I'm short-waisted, too, but not tall like you...just 5'1 and only a "B" cup, ha-ha!
Sewing in Trifocals - Alison Defrese thanks for watching and appreciating my videos... makes my ❤️ sing 🎶
That fabric looks great on you. I can see why you got it with no specific pattern in mind. The dress looks great!
seleph thanks. I always love the fabric first.... then figure out what it’ll be.... 1.5mt is a standard amount I buy.
this dress is beautiful. thank-you for explaining, the technics, and why
rebecca estrada hope it’s useful :)
I love the Burrito method! I’ve only done that on a pillow case before. Nice work and very descriptive! Love your videos.
Love the dress Karina. I think I will buy that pattern.
Love the turotial thanks - I'm hping to make a sleeveless Turner this weekend.
Loved your video ... I don't know if anyone has mentioned, Jenny from Cashmerette drafts for 5ft 6" . Her patterns with bodices she deliberately drafts with a higher waist to slim the figure. She said she finds that larger busted women are often more "round" in the tummy area, so she raises the waistline to give the illusion of a slimmer waist ( about 3-4" under the bust around the ribcage rather than around a full tummy. Cashmerette has a video on pattern fitting where she explains her fit and sizing. Thankyou for posting this - your dress looks lovely!
Yes I’m very aware of the way she drafts. Unfortunately it’s a poor fit for me because I’m taller. I have to do major adjustments to all Cashmerette patterns for them to hit my actual waist :)
What a wonderful dress you made, perfection! TFS. Christine :-D
Christine Lafleur thanks so much!
Lovely dress! I have made the Cashmerette Appleton wrap dress and the waist was also shorter than I expected: It fit me but I am 5'4" and normally shorten bodice lengths by at least an inch. Also I usually shorten sleeves but again, did not need to. The only adjustment I made for the Appeton was to shorten the dress hem. Cashmerette is drafted for a height of 5'6". So it makes sense that you may need to lengthen the waist. I have also made the Cashmerette Concord Tee and like it a lot too.
Addie K-L thanks for the inside scoop on the Appleton. Planning to make it next month and will triple check the length of the bodice for sure. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful dress Karina x
Nice dress 👗
Thank you! That was soooo helpful! I'm a beginner and I have never lined anything and didn't know how to go about it! This is just what I needed! Beautiful fabric and the dress looks fabulous on you! I will have to try this now! TFS xx
Hazel Kinvig-Paul thank you. This was easy to make for sure.
Hi Karina, love this dress, I have the Craftsy class by Jenny Rushmore and she explains how to do adjustments for FBA etc. I will have to get this pattern it looks really nice. I love your new house and garden x
Beautiful. I need to add this pattern to my list for this year.
Thankyou for another fabulous review i appreciate the way you give your own measurements and alterations it helps a lot with understanding of how to interpret the pattern myself happy new year 2019 x
I’m glad this was helpful. Thanks for watching 😊.
Looks lovely, Karina
Penguin & Pear thank you so much :)
Wow! I recently became acquainted with the Cashmerette brand. I too have to make the FBA to many of my tops. But the dress you made is very becoming on you. Great job! Thank you for sharing.
A Cisse I’m very happy and it’s the first pattern I make from them.
Looks great 😊
I have this pattern winging its way to me now! I love Cashmerette patterns :) I've made up several and use them often. Her cup sizes go up to an H actually :) I made up her Harrison shirt in silk and just love it. Love your dress Karina! That fabric is so beautiful and the colour on you is stunning.
Kathleen Meadows these are the colors that make me feel me. I’ll make the Harrison shirt in the future for sure.
Beautiful dress
Meletia Wike thank you so much
I love , love, love that fabric it looks gorgeous on you. I have the Appleton I made a toile and the fit was good but the fabric was awful it laddered and looked terrible so I never got around to making another :( maybe I need to try again. I love the way you do the bodice. Really enjoying all these vlogs xx
Quiltygal thanks! I think dresses in knit turn out better in the thicker structured knits..... unless you want a shapeless very loose design.
Or one that clings to all the lumps and bumps :( LOL I certainly don't need that :)
Hi Karina, that was a great tutorial and so clearly demonstrated 👍. It looks lovely on you 😍. I have only heard good things about Cashmerette patterns. I must give them a go 😊👍😘
Sally Dingle is heard all the raving too.... so had to give it a go!
Cute! I’m a huge fan of the Turner and the Appleton. It’s so nice not to have to do a FBA🎉🎉. You look great in yours 😍
YAYYY you finally gave Cashmerette patterns a go and it turned out PERFECT! Jenny Rushmore drafts for 5'6" if I'm not mistaken. I love Cashmerette patterns🤗🤗. I haven't made this one yet. I was thinking the same, the fabric looks like Liverpool. Great video!
NaturalDane I’m so happy! It’s amazing that it’s like they know my body! Next one is the Appleton.
Lifting Pins and Needles I've made the Appleton twice, still have some tweaking to do to the bodice but again it's another awesome pattern.
Hi Karina, love your tutorials. Could you please show how you do the burrito method slowly and how do you sew the other side .. I'm a beginner and I've not heard of this method. Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to start making my own clothes!!!!
I’ve shown this before in woven fabric but the technique is the exact same. You can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/BSyEz15fpvg/v-deo.html
Purrrrrfect 🤗
You've convinced me to get that pattern 😀,. I've been thinking about it for a while, now I can see it is indeed a great pattern! Thanks! Have a great day. FYI our snow is melting and the grass is starting to get green 😀😀😀😀😀we are supposed to have a high of 63° today. It's been over 100 days since we were above 60° , can you tell I'm excited? LOL
Janice K I’m glad tour excited about warm weather! I’m feel the cool weather in the mornings and I’m glad I’m not constantly sweating anymore :)
Thank you, Karena! You are a great inspiration and I love your videos. The blouse you are wearing has an interesting neckline. Is it from a sewing pattern?
Very cute.
Thank you :)
Very lovely dress and you too! We should do a collaboration one of these days.
I’d love to! Thank you. I’ve just followed you in IG. We can chat over there 😊.
pro tip: watch movies on kaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Watson Corbin Yup, I have been watching on KaldroStream for since december myself :D
@Watson Corbin Yea, I have been using kaldrostream for years myself :D
very useful
Hi, I love this dress too, and have made it with sleeves for the winter. I was wondering if you needed to raise the armhole at all to make it sleeveless? Thanks so much, and I love your video!
Julia McCabe I made
No changes to the armhole to make it sleeveless. It’s the perfect armhole, no gaping. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Karina the dress turned out lovely as usual and the colours are nice and vibrant a sort of feel good dress. One question do you think I could get away making this pattern as I'm a G cup.
Julie Hale this pattern has a G/H bodice!
Thank you for this video! I have the perfect fabric for a sleeveless turner and now I know how to line it perfectly (: Since I am a beginner I have a question regarding your stiching, do you use a straight stich when sewing up the neckline and doing the topstiching? Isn't there a risk for popped stiches when you use a straight stich on a knit fabric?
Sara Lahti I did use straight stitch because this is a stable knit and the neckline doesn’t stretch like a side seam would. The result is more crisp, specially at the “V” with a straight stitch.
Karina, that Turner dress looks great on you and the fabric is lovely. Thanks for showing it to us. Did you consider the instruction step in the pattern to trim 1/8 inch from the neckline (and the armscye in your case because you made it sleeveless)? I saw a video recently that explained it really well. Because the lining is slightly smaller than the bodice it turns the bodice edge under just slightly to the lining side so the lining will not show. The channel was Inside the Hem and here's a link if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/35Uqf6WKTtM/v-deo.html. Thanks again, I look forward to all your videos.
Marina Belanger oh yes, that's called favouring and I'd do that with woven garments for sure. For this pattern I didn't as I self lined and under stitched :)
FYI, Cashmerette drafts for a woman of 5 foot 6 inches 👍
Maybe you should shorten your videos..think about it
There is no way I can provide all the information I want to provide in a shorter format. You are welcome to watch shorter videos from other people. Mine aren’t the longest around either.