Sewing McCall's 8255 top
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Sewing McCall's 8255 top
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Hi Everyone and Welcome Back To My Bucolic Life Channel. Meet my new sewing tutorial.
So in today's sew-along I am making a McCalls 8255 top that was intended to be made in a woven fabric with a (gasp) separating zipper in the back! Um, no, So I am using the pattern and modifying some of the construction techniques to make it out of a stretch knit instead. I also will show you how to use a double needle and how to use hidden elastic to make sure that the neck does not gape open.
I hope you like it!
~Marie
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My Australian sense of humour 😄 🤣 😀 would love to watch anyone who HAS put in the back zipper and is attempting to do it up. 🤪🤣😃🤪
Watching you put that top together..I have learned lots of new information....thanks
How do you know so much? You have a crazy good way of teaching that makes want to run out and get these exact patterns, but can also use the techniques for all the patterns I already use. Such professional videos as well, good audio levels, good lighting, multiple camera angles, tight editting......It is as if you have been teaching sewing for years!
Thank you Caroline! This video stuff is actually fairly new to me but I'm trying to learn as best I can 😁😊
She takes her time and think it through where I want to rush. She does have great tips
My plan is to put a side seam zipper from the bottom to the underarm on one side. I live with MS and find this is easy for me to get dressed. Very helpful to see you sew it first.
Looks beautiful!. I look forward to your videos. Your skill level is amazing. I always learn something new.
Thank you so much!
You are the best teacher, thank you so much😊
I like the: “I’m not a contortionist” part. You are absolutely right about that. It is a bit odd to have a separating zipper on the back of a top like that. If it was a quite wide top maybe. 🤔
Great video, I enjoy watching you. Even if I only made a few of the patterns you made, so far anyhow.
Thank you Manuela!! 😊
Looks really nice on you . Glad I found your show ! You are a great teacher !
I appreciate all of your tips and advice! I've learned so much from you and advanced my skills farther than I ever thought I could. Thank you!
Hi Kera! Thank you, I'm so glad😊
I appreciate all of the little extra teachings along the way! I’m excited to see clothing again! You look wonderful on your top! Perfect coloring for you!
Elastic in neckline is game changer, I’m thinking of a couple fixes I want to do
It’s a very pretty top. Clever techniques.
Another informative and knowledgeable video! Much appreciation! You get right to it, no wasted talking time. Amazing, the storehouse of all the extra sewing tips, which are really major, you know without being condescending. You speak adult to adult, never “What I want you to do.” You have a talent along with your excellent skills. Such inspiration, such a good teacher. Bless you!
You are so kind! Thank you so much for your kind words !!!
I’m learning so much from you. Such a master seamstress sharing all her skills ! Thank you💐
Greetings from Spain, Marie! You are so knowledgeable
Amazing! Another really illuminating vlog, thank you for sharing the tip about the clear elastic to prevent a gaping neckline - who knew? 😯 The top is super cute and looks very comfortable. Enjoy wearing it!
Looks beautiful, I want to make one.
I just love your videos and that you are happy to share your hints and tips. The elastic in the neck band is genius. You have a calm and comforting air and this pleases me. So many videos are so fast paced. Thank you.
Thank you Anna, I just couldn't make my videos as fast-paced is the others it just is not the way I work. Besides home sewing should be a peaceful Hobby in my opinion😊
awesome job sweetie
Thank you for another excellent video. I look forward to each one and always learn something even though I have been sewing for several years. I also appreciate you practical and sensible approach to sewing.
I loved this. I did not realize when I purchase the pattern that it zipped in the back and I plan to use a stretch fabric so I am going to follow your ideas. Thank you!!!!
First time I see your channel and this video, for me as a beginner sewing, is extremely valuable. Thanks for sharing all your trips and tricks and I cannot wait to watch allllll your videos and what you are still to make. Thank you soooo much.
Love from South Africa
Andrea
Welcome Andrea!
Very nice 😊
hmmm, love it... I would do the same thing... no sense putting a full zipper in the back. Now lacing might be pretty ;o))) The fitted look reminds me of stays ;o)
I know right! Princess seems always make me want to go and make it super tight and add stays, throw some grommets and lacing up the front and go medieval🤣
I just bought this pattern….I will watch this now!
Another very informative video. Really appreciate how you share your knowledge. Thank you! Are you self taught? I love your AGA!
Thank you! And I love my AGA too 🤣
Did you make your ironing board cover? It's beautiful
Beautiul top. The elastic in the neckline is such a great tip. I made a blouse in a woven material a while ago and the neckline was miles to wide, although the blouse fitted nicely. A friend of mine suggested putting elastic in the back and front front. It looks fine now and nobody is any the wiser. Thanks for sharing
Love narrow elastic 😊
Thank you again for all your tips. I though I was the only one that sometimes would use a knit instead of a woven on a pattern. When I do I just double fold the neck and armholes (if there are no sleeves) and use a zig zag stitch. I also do the double fold for the hems. You are right about sizing down when you go for a knit on a woven Thanks again for such an instructing video.
Hello again my friend! Great minds think alike :)
That was crazy simple and looks so good😍
Sometimes you just need a simple project... 🤣😁
Love it...lots of great tips that I will definitely utilise,
Being a bit of a rebel when it comes to the directions, is always good...and enhances your scope.
Wonderful tutorial again Marie, thank you...❤️
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hey Marie! Lovely to see you smiling in the sun 🌞 love that top on you, and the tip for the neckline is fantastic,thank you for sharing all your knowledge! Loves to you and your furry and feathered friends! Have a great week🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thank you Natasha!! Have a perfect weekend 😊☕🐕🧵🤣
I absolutely love your videos 🤗 Where do you purchase the elastic tape?
I just added a link at for it in the description. Thanks for watching Cassandra!
Te quedo muy bien.
No me anime a comprar este pattern, pensé que no se veria bien, pero voy a regresar a comprarlo. Gracias por tus tips y videos. Losdisfruto mucho
Me alegro de que te haya gustado. Es cómodo en tela de punto y definitivamente más fácil de poner que con la cremallera trasera.
Thank you Marie. I always enjoy and learn from your videos. I have been sewing for many years and love the tips you give--so practical.
Also, I'm curious, if you don't mind answering--what kind of stove is behind you on this video. Also, another curiosity is--are you self- taught or how have you learned so much about this wonderful craft? If I'm too nosy, just ignore the questions.
Hi Debbie, I think part of your message cut scrambled it looks like you're asking about my stove? My big red stove is an AGA. It's fabulous, not very common in the US, a british-made natural gas stove. It really helps to keep the house warm and cozy in cold weather and it Cooks fabulously. I'm guessing that's what it was😁
Hello lovely Marie! Thank you for sharing another fab tutorial full of good things! I'm assuming you used a straight stitch on your knit top because you anticipated minimal negative ease due to the pattern being drafted for a woven? Or would you use a straight stitch regardless? I spent most of today sewing and it was glorious. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Hi Faith! I actually use a straight Stitch usually when I'm sewing knits. I stretch it just barely enough that there's some ease built into the Stitch. Great to see you again😊
An old sewing teacher said to me, "there's no such thing as too many pins"🙂
One after my own heart :)
Is it possible to make your videos so they can skip forward or back in 10 second intervals?
I've already started cutting the pattern out. Would it make more sense for me to make a side zipper? I'm using a cotton blend. I'm sewing a 32W. Thanks.
Good morning Pilar! If you are able to reach behind your back and do the zipper thing that would be fine for you, but I couldn't. I would suggest putting an opening anywhere that you feel that you can reach, a side separating zipper might be the best option, the other option could be slicing the front open and putting facings down the front and let it open there with the zipper, which might be cute. Whatever works for you. For me it was to put no opening and just pull it over my head😁
hi Marie, may I ask what is the size of the leather hole punch you are using? I thought maybe a 3/32? Thanks :)
Hello! I'm not actually sure the precise size. I started out with the largest in the set which was probably 3/32ish but wore it out. I'm probably using 1/8" now.
@@mybucoliclife ok thanks 😊
The patterns for xxxxl for i.e. are rubbish as the design is still isn't as stylish as small sizes
It is still good to have a variety of pattern options available no matter what your size is. The finished silhouette may not look the same as the model, but it is still nice to have options. Thanks for watching.