Starting {maybe too many?} sewing projects | Vintage Pattern, Tissue Fitting, & Batch Cutting
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- I have too many ideas for new projects and can't pick one, so I started them all! Join me for a slow sewing (and mostly fabric cutting) vlog! LINKS:
Linen fabric on Amazon: amzn.to/3OKqOnJ
Heat Soluble Fabric Pens: amzn.to/45fdpcv
Shop Pattern Scout Patterns: bit.ly/shopPSpatterns
Shop supplies and equipment on my Amazon Storefront: bit.ly/415Fyla
Casey's Skillshare Classes: skl.sh/2JZlIzh
Sewalongs and tutorials on the PS Blog: bit.ly/34Wtt5P
MY EQUIPMENT:
-Pfaff IDT Select Sewing Machine: bit.ly/35fqoh3
-Babylock Imagine Serger: bit.ly/2ILM1Ol
-Camera: Sony ZV-1
-Computer: Apple MacBook Air 13" (2021)
All music provided by Epidemic Sound and/or Musicbed
*Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you when you make a purchase using those links*
Business inquiries: casey@patternscoutstudio.com
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Gathering Foot Tutorial
03:17 - Adding a Ruffle Tier to the Dress
06:06 - Batch Cutting
09:05 - Tissue Fitting a Vintage Pattern
10:11 - Cutting the Olive Linen
11:55 - Cutting the Terra Cotta Linen
13:27 - Cutting the Blue Linen
15:07 - Potential Projects - Навчання та стиль
For me, I wouldn't follow on Patreon because I'm a really broke retail worker, lol. I like watching your videos on UA-cam - I enjoy your content! I've bought a couple of your patterns, too, and I look forward to any others you plan to release. That's how I'd prefer to support, even if it doesn't seem like a lot. Others may feel differently, of course. I'll let the ads play! 😊
Thank you, that is good to know! And thank you for supporting me through pattern purchases and watching my videos, I appreciate it so much!
@PatternScout You're very welcome - I'm happy I found your channel. I always look forward to your uploads, especially ones like this video and any where you're recreating a look! Those are my absolute faves. I just love your creativity and intuition. 😊
Really excited to see you sew up your lovely linens (OMG what pretty colours! Particularly the orange 😍) Not sure I have any practical suggestions re a Patreon offering, but whatever you do I wish you great success and joy. I'll carry on enduring the adverts on your regular UA-cam videos... 😊 Thank you for everything you do.
I love your UA-cam videos. So interesting and informative. I would be very sad if you won’t be releasing much videos on the channel.
Can't wait for the peasant dress pattern. I love that it has a high neckline in the back and a square neckline in the front.
For Patreon, I suggest a single tier with the lowest possible monthly charge because most of your audience follow multiple providers. For content, I suggest thinking deeply about what forms of communication and engagement Patreon can offer that your website and UA-cam channel can't. Content and connection will be successful if they are a good fit for the format, and will seem forced or will ultimately not succeed if they are contrived or if they duplicate what you are already offering in other places. In other words, keep it inexpensive, keep it simple, and keep it a good fit for the medium. Thanks so much for your generous and extremely high-quality teaching!
I believe Patreon offers a live chat feature which could be informative and fun. It would give people the opportunity to ask questions about a pattern or technique. They also have polls so you could give patrons a choice in what they would like to see for your next project, how-to video, etc.
Even though I personally wouldn't join over on Patreon, I'm happy to support whatever content you continue uploading over here on UA-cam! I love all of your videos (the sewing ones, obviously, but also the lifestyle ones where you go thrifting or antique shopping) and have purchased several of your patterns after seeing them in your videos. Excited to see these dresses sewn up!
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for the kind feedback (and for supporting me with the patterns and watching my videos!)
I wouldn't be able to join you on Patreon, so I'll be sticking to liking, commenting on and recommending your videos, and not skipping ads where possible. And also buying your patterns when they align with my requirements.
Of course you have to try to make things work for yourself financially, so whatever you decide to do is cool.
I love all the WiPs in this video! I'm looking forward to seeing how they all turn out.
Thank you so much for all the work you put into your channel. I absolutely love your content and the sew alongs that go with your patterns. Thank you for reminding me that letting the videos play is a way to directly help you. I admit I forget and just skip them. I will definitely let them play in the future. I look forward to your weekly content, and would be disappointed with less of them. I’m not a fan of patreon, but you do whatever is best for you and your channel, as long as you keep doing videos. I will continue to support you in the future. Thanks again and HAIL STATE!😊
Also I love the background or fill music you put in your videos. 😊
Wow, thank you so much, Raquel!! That is so generous of you, much appreciated. I'm so glad to know how much you enjoy the channel. It makes my day! I really do love doing this and feel grateful every single day that I've been able to make a living doing it ❤️ also: please don't feel obligated to watch the ads, haha...I skip ads, too! They can be a little obnoxious at times! I only mention it to let people know that I do make money from the channel (I think that part can be a little mysterious if people aren't sure how UA-camrs make money). Thank you again for the support, and GO DAWGS! ;)
You’re so clever, Casey!! Love your choices of linen and patterns. Can hardly wait to see the finished makes.
Watching you cut the pattern gave me heart palpitations!
Sorry! 🤣 sometimes I really do get a little squirrely with that rotary cutter!
I really enjoy your channel and your patterns. I like the idea of Patreon with a few small bonus features. The idea of prerelease patterns ‘without all the instructions’ is a pretty neat idea. I actually don’t like the Patreon platform for viewing videos.. I usually just watch them on UA-cam with the ads anyway. I would like to support your channel in a way that’s easy for me and profitable for you. I look forward to whatever you come up with.
Thank you for the feedback (and for supporting me here on UA-cam!)! :)
Another great video. I grabbed a coffee and watched, enjoying every bit of it. Great choice of fabric and colors!
I LOVE your UA-cam channel! I probably wouldn't support a Patreon channel. It just takes up more of my sewing time.☺
Oooohhhh Teracotta is so gorgeous! It's such a specific shade of golden red-orange. I watched a tour of a historic Teracotta studio in Italy, they still produce Teracotta today and since... sometime crazy like 1600s. The color just 🙀 makes me swoon!
What beautiful drape in the fabric of your maxi dress. Personally, I like it at that length, so I wouldn't change it, but if you make it shorter, it will still be lovely.
Casey I just love your videos and would definitely support a Patreon account. I waited so long for the 'Flora' - which I have not been able to make yet as I had an accident and have broken bones in my spine!!!! I have told anyone who will listen about your fantastic patterns and YT channel. I love watching you work through your thoughts and end up with fantastic makes....even your thrifting. I will be 70 next year and think your patterns can be adapted for all age groups..fantastic.
So sorry about your accident, that sounds awful! Hope you are on the mend and finding relief. I so appreciate you spreading the word about my work--that means a lot to me! Thank you so much for the support!
Sweets, if people want to stop to send you a message to correct you about your vernacular. Then clearly they don't have NOTHING better to do with their time! 🙄😮💨 Soooo sad! KEEP IT UP Casey you do a wonderful job! 💜
I love your videos, Casey, such great content; I love watching your processes and how you develop your projects. I think I'd be unlikely to subscribe to the Patreon but understand the commercial necessity.
Really looking forward to seeing the linen projects completed 😍
So cute! I totally get the burnout factor. I'm not sewing garments right now. I am making reproduction cushions for 1950s military airplane seats. I love historical preservation so I was DELIGHTED to take on this project for a client. I don't even know what I will do when it's time to get back to garments. 🤦🏽♀️
Pattern -lite sounds excellent
I love peasant tops😁
As a retired social security monthly income, you tube is my only source to watch. I do understand your need to increase your business. Enjoyed your honest views on cutting out a pattern.
I love Patreon and would definitely become a Patron for additonal features.
Love the linens and am looking forward to seeing the dresses. I support a number of people on Patreon. Generally I do it because I want to support them rather than for any bonuses. But it's always nice to get extra content. I pay UA-cam so never see ads and thus wouldn't get any great value from watching on Patreon. Pattern-lite is a good idea, and also extra content. I think that doing both channels well would be a good deal of work and quite a big commitment,even if you do cut down on YT, and there is a risk that the pressure could compromise something that's working really well. Only you will know if you have the time and energy to take on the additional commitment.
That is really great feedback, thank you! I go back and forth on it a lot for exactly the points you make. If I did it, I'd have to transfer some of my UA-cam energy to Patreon, so definitely something to ponder!
Love how the maxi dress turned out! Hoping it comes out as a pattern soon. I would love to make the top that was the inspiration as well. I really enjoy watching your channel. Thank you for the content.
If luck strikes you could be a real icon, you've got so much going for you.
I think that $5 for Patreon sounds super reasonable to be able to support someone as talented as you! Esp it those perks are available. 💕 I love that idea and think you need to do what works best for you/your business/life balance.
Hi Casey. I love your videos and your patterns. I can’t wait to see how your dresses turn out. I’m about to cut out and make a Flora and Ava dress. I’ve never used Patreon but I would definitely look into it if you decided to cut back on UA-cam and focus elsewhere. You’re definitely my favourite UA-cam channel. Peace and love ❤
Thank you so much! So glad you are making the patterns, hope you love them!
I literally just found your channel yesterday from an amazing tutorial you did for your button down shirt pattern. I’ve been trying to figure out how to sew the collar and facings on a vintage dress pattern that gives zero explanation in its instructions. So many of the vintage patterns I have give little to no detail on the hard parts- I think people just had so much more general knowledge on garment construction back then they left a lot out? At least that’s what it seems like anyway?
So when I saw the clip of you trying on the vintage pattern in the beginning of the video I couldn’t believe my luck!
Please let us know what you did to alter the design and how it turned out!!
You’re a wealth of knowledge and I can’t wait to explore the rest of your videos and try out your patterns!
Thank you so much!
As for Patreon- I’ve never participated in supporting an artist before because I’m basically too poor to afford to do so right now- but $5 a month would be reasonable especially if you put out some longer videos with details of the how’s and why’s of your techniques. I’m sure I could support you even if you didn’t- do whatever you’re comfortable with. But I’m sure I’m not the only one that would find a great deal of value in sew-alongs that included in-depth details of everything from start to finish.
Again, either way I think your videos are amazing and I look forward to seeing more from you!
So glad you found me! Thanks for watching and for the great feedback!
I think a Patreon account is a great idea! Your content and patterns are so so good, Casey!!
Thank you so much!
Love the dress!😋
Love watching your videos, buying your patterns. That said, would not join pattern as that would cut into my pre pattern and fabric budget.
Loved seeing the batch cutting-especially nice to see you use an older big4 pattern. Hate to say I don’t mind the ads on YT, but you are so (sew!) enjoyable to watch, I’d follow you to Patreon if you went. IMHO, you need an agent to get you a show on tv! You’d be a great addition to PBS to fill the void left by the late great, Nancy Zieman, from Sewing with Nancy. Hmmm “Sewing with Casey” has a nice ring to it.
Haha well thank you for that! Sometimes when I am editing, I actually think: "this kinda reminds me of PBS" 😆
The floral dress is beautiful ❤️
Hi I just love your channel and all your patterns. You always inspire me to be more creative❤.
I just find that all overseas patterns are expensive for me here is RSA , except when sale prices are affordable, but in general and especially when you need to print at printers😮
Love you dress as is, but I'm long dress kinda person so that's my jam! But it will look cute in shirt version🤩
I like the idea of a Patreon especially the advance access to beta patterns. Extra content I would be interested in: going more in depth on what machine feet you find most useful and what you use them for, looking at your most used notions and what you don't find useful, sew alongs with some of your patterns, special 'how to videos' for your patterns like you did with the Byrdie Button Up (that was so helpful for me!). I've enjoyed and learned from all your videos so you seem to already know what people want to see. Can't wait for the blouse pattern. It is one that will look flattering on any figure.
Thank you for the ideas! All of these would also be good UA-cam content! :)
Love these makes-in-progress, I’m looking forward to seeing you sew them up if you get to it. I’m not a patreon joiner, but the other day I was thinking I’d buy an e-book or “real” book from you about all the sewing and finishing tricks you use. I really love how professional your clothes appear, and I have trouble remembering which video a certain technique is presented. Also, super slick video editing, Casey! You’re a movie producer😃😂🥰
Thank you! A book might be a cool project one day!
Love the patrion idea! Not sure I spelled that correctly lol! I would subscribe lol! Love your dress ideas they are so cute. The colors of your linen are beautiful. Thank you for all your videos and ideas. Really enjoy watching your channel.
So good to know, thank you for the feedback! I'm so excited about that linen 🤓
I really like the patreon idea I would like the ability to make your patterns up early. I’ve been sewing for more than 30 years, so I tend to ignore the instructions and do it my way, However, I always learn something new from your patterns and would enjoy being part of the process.
Great to know, thank you! I am the same, I kind of just dive in to the patterns and often alter them or hack the style a little before I even cut fabric! So it would be nice to offer some patterns for folks who want to hit the ground running!
So funny, I probably would join your patreon. I use your videos for sewing anyway. The Byrdie button up was amazingly easy when i followed your video. I have my second cutout and waiting as we speak. Then I have some lovely soft tan and cream plaid that i want to use a larger version of your pattern for a jacket. I have lost a lot of weight and I have nothing to wear this fall to church if I dont get on it!!
I would make the pheasant (sp?)blouse and dress right now if I had it. Please put it out soon. Ive made 4 of the Bridget Tee. I want to make one with longer sleeves. I love 3/4
I enjoyed the information on the bathing suit video because I want to make one soon
Thanks for everything ❤😮TV
That is so great to know and I appreciate it so much! Glad you have been enjoying the patterns (I actually need to make a new Byrdie for myself because my white one has been worn to death!) :) Thanks so much!
Please please do not cut back on your Your UA-cam program I live in the UK and never miss your videos they are so good and informative. Thank you.
Thank you, I'm so glad to know that! For now, things will stay the same for sure :)
Me too!
I like the thick strap where they put in 1 1/2” elastic to gather the strap. The strap width is the same was the elastic sort of like a flat scrunching. This would be for the Tera cota dress. The strap is not necessary stretchy, just for the look. Also your hair looks great ❤
Ooh, I like that idea and have actually considered doing something similar (great minds!) :)
Inspiring
I am not so good with patterns yet. I like to do the simpler flips right now, but hope to hone my sewing skills and graduate to pattern sewing. Also interested in creating dresses or shirts from existing favorite items, kind of cut and sew.
You are in the right place--I do a little bit of everything related to garment sewing and thrift flipping here! :)
I personally wouldnt be able to join on patreon as the economy these days requires tightening my belt and no extra bills. Ill continue to support you on here as much as i can. You make fantastic content
Thank you! 🙏❤️
OMG- I have the same process...overload when overwhelmed (-;= it usually works or I clear the deck. I would definitely enjoy (& support) having the options that you've covered in your Patreon investigation, especially jumping into the patterns that you're currently working on & looking for feedback. Thanks so much for all of your creative inspo! Suzanne
Right?! Why do we do it to ourselves?? I think I just love having things to do...totally self-imposed project stress :) And thanks for the Patreon feedback!
@@PatternScout Not to worry, unless you can never set boundaries (which you seem very capable of doing). It's part of the psychology of being a creative- too many wonderful opportunities; also interesting that it ties in with procrastination as delaying is often a way of limiting choices. It's a candy store out there in creativeville (-;=
The dress so so cute!
Thanks!
Can't believe we have to wait until next week to see the dresses!! 🤪😉 Gives me something to look forward to 🎉
I might consider the patreon! You could make it work for you by getting feedback on how the pattern fitting across the sizes..??? Enjoying your new format too! 👍🏻 Noticed it in the last video. 😊
Hopefully it will be worth the wait! :) And thanks so much for the Patreon feedback!
Love the peasant dress! Does it have pockets? If not, Can it have pockets? 😂
Yes it can (as it should!) :)
Just want to mention that "The Dahlia Sewciety" mentioned your new pattern
Thank you!!
Have to say I love your videos on you tube + probably wouldn't use patreon.
I would definitely be interested in the early pattern development/availability idea on patreon. I have made a couple of your patterns, multiple times, and love them. Thanks
Thank you, Valerie! So good to know, and so glad you've enjoyed the patterns!
Hi Casey, with streaming services across the board going up along with other necessities, I prob would not be able to join you on Patreon right now. I believe you deserve to make a living at this, I love your videos and look forward to them every week as a Saturday morning ritual. 😊 I know they are a lot of work, would you consider having a Koffi account so we can give you something when our budget allows instead of a monthly auto deduction for Patreon? Just an idea for you to ponder. By the way, because of your recent video where you demonstrated a project with French Seams, I made a garment and did my first French seams! Thank you for your easy-breezy style. So relaxing to watch you. 😊
Thank you so much, that is great to know! That is a great point about the cost of a lot of things going up. But so glad you enjoy watching here, that is definitely my top priority, content-wise. And yay for French seams!! 🙌🙌
I love the idea of no ads viewing, but my limited budget will not allow any additional subscriptions, including Patreon. 😢 Although, I do confess that I don’t really know how Patreon actually works, so maybe my opinions here are misguided.
As a creative person, I understand what goes into developing, designing, and producing products and content, and I think you ought to do what’s right for you and whatever will support your success and growth. But, as a consumer with limited resources, I have to consider what my few dollars a month will provide me. A subscription to Craftsy, for example, provides me with endless 24/7 content. But, maybe I’m speaking out of turn, since as I said, I don’t actually know how Patreon is structured.
I do so love your patterns and videos, and that will continue no matter what. 💖
Thank you, that is really great feedback! There is a lot that goes into it (but at the same time I know that adding another channel would be more work, too, haha).
Have you tried a ruffler foot for gathering? It’s one of my favorite methods, but I have to remember to write down my settings to determine the approximate ending length. I don’t know if one is available for your modern machine, but I have a couple for my vintage and antique machines, so maybe one would be available for your Kenmore? I made your Flora dress out of an army green linen and it came out great! I’d do the Patreon thing.
Is a ruffler foot different than a gathering foot?
@@PatternScout Oh yes, it’s more of a contraption than a foot! It has a lot more adjustments that can be made. I have one for my 1907 Singer 27 and one for my 1962 Rocketeer. It was a very common attachment back in the day. Think about the yards and yards of gathering on all those dresses! Our ancestors weren’t stupid. No one wanted to run gathering stitches on all that. It makes pleats every 12 stitches, 6 stitches, or every stitch.
@@daxxydog5777 Oh my gosh, I need to check that out! Just looked it up and it is indeed a contraption! Looks so cool, and the pleating option has me intrigued...
Hi Casey, what pencil did you use to trace your pattern pieces in the video?
That is a heat soluble pen (these are the ones I have: amzn.to/45fdpcv). They are great!
Hi, I love your videos! May I ask you how do you organize your patterns?
Thank you! I fold them and store them in Manila envelopes :)
I would definitely join your Patreon. But I don't know if you should scale back on videos here (I've seen that backfire for one particular UA-camr).
I would love to see more pattern drafting hacks videos. They don't have to be of very high production.
Fabric hauls
Videos on your sewing workspace. Setup, maintenance etc
Please don't cut back on UA-cam. I NEED you...and....
I JUST FOUND A TON OF HOW TO INFORMATION ON...A BLOG?? ❤ This is your blog? I click on Byrdie button up sew along and found detailed information on everything. This is my second shirt and I am thrilled to have found all this on point info, although I follow your video honestly ❤
Wait...it's on your page. It's steps separated. Ty
I think that the floral dress is better off as a maxi.
What is the fabric on the tier dress - love it.
I got that fabric (viscose challis) from Minerva.com (sorry I forgot to mention it!). They have a great selection of rayon and viscose challis in so many different floral prints.
Hi, kind kind of heat soluble pen do you use? Can you link it in your amazon store? I don't see it there.
I will add it to my storefront, and I think I also linked them in the video description (they are dritz heat soluble pens and came in a pack of 5 or 6 different colors). They're great!
5 dollars to beta test your patterns??? Sign me up!
Is that the coffee or the forest green colored linen from Amazon? I’m amazed at the price! Thanks for another great video!
Yes! Great prices. I got the 'Army Green' color
Love the dress and top!! The gathering foot that you used , is it a universal foot? If it is do you have a link for it? Thanks:)
I think the one I have is specifically for Pfaff machines (found it on Amazon). I think they are pretty common for most machines, though! This is the one I bought: www.amazon.com/dp/B07WR2G944?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@PatternScout Ok! Thank you !
Used your link for the linen, thanks. Do you have a link for the marking pens?
Awesome! Yes, I meant to add those to the description: amzn.to/45fdpcv they are great and my go-to for tracing now!
@@PatternScout many thanks!
So, are the pennies taped to your ruler for extra weight?
Oh! The pennies lift my ruler up so I don't drag my ruler across wet pen marks when I am drafting. :)
Just found you! ❤
Not interested in patreon at all. I do love your videos and the quality you provide.
Patreon isn’t a runner for me I’m afraid - every single one of our obligatory bills are still increasing, so I’m not looking to spend additional money. Unfortunately it’s going the Patreon way with a lot of the channels I subscribe to, too. So if I WAS to start paying for content, I’d be thinking long and hard about which ONE of all the channels I’d support - it most certainly wouldn’t be a clear cut choice. But no, I’m not looking to start paying for access I’m afraid.
What great items you always sew, Casey! I love watching your videos, they are interesting and fun.
There is a lot of work that goes into making content, you do it well, and I really appreciate it.
I would not, however, join you (or anyone else) on Patreon, because all those little memberships add up beyond my means.
A lot of people love the platform and business model, though.
So you do what makes you happy.
Over here on UA-cam, you could include a Ko-fi link for donations.
Happy sewing, and warm regards, from Tracy
That is so true and one of the reasons I have hesitated with Patreon...so many memberships really do start to add up! Thank you so much for the input (and support!)! :)
I personally would be sad if you cut back on you videos you posted here on UA-cam. But if it is burning you out keeping up with this schedule, then I can understand cutting back. With Patreon I love both your ideas but also there will be many people who like to watch your content but for one reason or another they do not sew. So having both options of extra content and early access to sewing patterns, would help all your fans support you. ❤
I love watching your videos but many of your patterns don't fit my body type (I'm a C cup and have a tummy) Have you ever thought about using pattern testers who come in different shapes and sizes?
Actually, my patterns are available in 3 cup sizes (including C Cup). And I have tested the patterns with a variety of body types to cover the size range. I provide size charts and garment measurements on each pattern listing on my website to help with choosing a size. It sounds like you may need to grade between sizes for the bust/waist which is very common with garment sewing and something that I give guidance on in the pattern instructions. Hope that helps!
I’ve tried quite a few of her patterns and they are very spot on for finished garment measurements, so it may just be that you do need to grade/adjust for your tummy. I haven’t made anything of hers that was tight fitting, but I have the same issue on any fitted bodice garment.
Yes would be interested in paying small fee monthly
Hi Casey. Love your videos and content. I’ve bought a few patterns. However I won’t support on Patreon
I'd be happy to do Patreon for extra content! I know you must put in many many hours to produce your fab videos. I do subscribe to another UA-camr who has different levels for more advanced perks. Let's you do what you can afford.
I love your channel and your designs, however, some of your patterns are not styles I can wear (at present). I love to watch all your videos regardless of what you are making and I want to support you so you can keep creating content and patterns. I would totally be down for a Patreon.
I enjoy your content but I haven't enjoyed patreon. I find it hard to use and even though I support a few people, I don't watch the content there.
That is good to know, thank you for the feedback on Patreon!
Hi Casey, love ya work. Just a teensy-weensy little thing -: shirring" is pronounced like shirt, Shirley Temple & Cher. 'Shearing' is what you do to get wool off of a sheep's back. Re Patreon feedback, as a disabled pensioner, I personally wouldn't pay to view, not when I can get a full streaming service 24/7 every day of the month for the same price. A channel would have to actually teach me something of significant benefit to get my limited money.