Here in Austin, TX there is a reuse/recycle center that has all kinds of fabric from fat quarters to yardage along with bins full of thread, bobbins, ribbon, all sorts of stuff. I try to sew primarily from my finds from there and from stores like Goodwill. I have a top I made from a curtain and a duvet cover made from a thrifted sheet. I found pillowcases to match. I'm so happy the algorithm introduced me to your channel, subscribed. Nice to meet you.
This video really brightened up my day. It is lovely to see guys sewing and I must say (after scanning a few of your other videos) that the range of garment types that you attempt is impressive and very challenging. You tend to use mainly vintage pattern shapes and each era that you explore in this way had different fits for the clothing as well as different under garments and body types. With this in mind, you will definitely always need to make toiles (mock-ups). Learning through making is always going to help you improve but, if you won't take it as a criticism, I have noticed two issues that could help you if you focus on them. Firstly, interfacing/interlining... explore and test the various types on the market. The interfacing/interlining creates the structure of the garment and using a heavier weight for certain types of garment will change the result. In some garments (blazer jackets) you may use 3 or 4 types in different parts of the garment. The other thing that I noticed is that you don't really evaluate the mock-ups very much. The time, fabric and cost that it takes to make these is significant. When you make one, look at it for fit, proportion and detail. You can alsso test out costruction elements such as the paddin on the back of the jacket and position of pockets etc. Cut pocket flap shape and pin them to the mock-up, so that you can re-position them during the fitting. Do costruction tests on a separate scrap of fabric. Above all, do not move on with the next stage until you have considered every aspect of the fit. Try the mock-up on two days in a row and see if your second fitting offers further insight. I say this because it was quite evident that there was an issue with the peplum on your second mock-up but, you didn't notice and therefore hadn't rectified it before going the the final garment. If you had folded up the hem on that version and seen how the extra bulk would flare the bottom out even more it would have saved time and effort later on. The mock-up is a crucial problem solving stage in developing a garment shape and needs to be viewed with a critical eye. I hope that you don't mind me poking my nose in and saying this... as I said, I really enjoy watching the videos!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I don't mind the pointers, you're spot on. I've always struggled with rushing through things and missing little details along the way. Thats where the channel name comes from, lol.
Looks great and what an interesting coat. I always thought that a "frock coat" was something from the 18th or 19th Centuries but I'm learning it's not limited to those periods. IKEA is a great source for fabric (up-cycling, as it were). Every time I go to one of my local IKEA locations, I always stop at the "as is" section and am amazed by what people return as far as fabric. If you can score two panels of a curtain set - you are in luck! I have to always check to make sure they are natural fibers. So many "blends" these days - which are fine but, depending upon the percentage (of say cotton to polyester), you could sweat your buns off depending upon what you create to wear! Congrats on almost reaching 1K subs! You're on your way!
This fabric was 100% cotton but I cut out showing the content label for time purposes. It's always nice to see your comments, I appreciate you watching.
Frock coat has been around well up to the 1940s by older folks. It fell out of favor for the morning, day coats and the sack coat. Really an upper crust type of garment, though they found their way into the hands of the working man.
It looks good. It looks like a difficult patern. It looks practical. It must have been difficult to fit considering jackets like that aren't readily available, so there's nothing to compare it to.
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What a great pattern!! And a great job!
I totally enjoyed this (Pearl in particular😁) and I love the final coat!!! The lining is such a great touch. Well done!🙌🏻
Barbie is so sassy today!!!
I think your coat came out nice.
Thanks, I'm ready to give it a try in the cooler weather. Barbie is always giving me attitude.
The color of your second mock-up was gorgeous. I would have wanted to use it as lining.
I never thought of sewing something from curtains. What a great idea.
I like your new sewing machine and your stash of machines.
I think it depends on the curtain fabric on whether it's a great idea or not : )
Very nice!❤
Thank you.
Here in Austin, TX there is a reuse/recycle center that has all kinds of fabric from fat quarters to yardage along with bins full of thread, bobbins, ribbon, all sorts of stuff. I try to sew primarily from my finds from there and from stores like Goodwill. I have a top I made from a curtain and a duvet cover made from a thrifted sheet. I found pillowcases to match.
I'm so happy the algorithm introduced me to your channel, subscribed. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you as well.
This video really brightened up my day. It is lovely to see guys sewing and I must say (after scanning a few of your other videos) that the range of garment types that you attempt is impressive and very challenging. You tend to use mainly vintage pattern shapes and each era that you explore in this way had different fits for the clothing as well as different under garments and body types. With this in mind, you will definitely always need to make toiles (mock-ups). Learning through making is always going to help you improve but, if you won't take it as a criticism, I have noticed two issues that could help you if you focus on them. Firstly, interfacing/interlining... explore and test the various types on the market. The interfacing/interlining creates the structure of the garment and using a heavier weight for certain types of garment will change the result. In some garments (blazer jackets) you may use 3 or 4 types in different parts of the garment. The other thing that I noticed is that you don't really evaluate the mock-ups very much. The time, fabric and cost that it takes to make these is significant. When you make one, look at it for fit, proportion and detail. You can alsso test out costruction elements such as the paddin on the back of the jacket and position of pockets etc. Cut pocket flap shape and pin them to the mock-up, so that you can re-position them during the fitting. Do costruction tests on a separate scrap of fabric. Above all, do not move on with the next stage until you have considered every aspect of the fit. Try the mock-up on two days in a row and see if your second fitting offers further insight. I say this because it was quite evident that there was an issue with the peplum on your second mock-up but, you didn't notice and therefore hadn't rectified it before going the the final garment. If you had folded up the hem on that version and seen how the extra bulk would flare the bottom out even more it would have saved time and effort later on. The mock-up is a crucial problem solving stage in developing a garment shape and needs to be viewed with a critical eye. I hope that you don't mind me poking my nose in and saying this... as I said, I really enjoy watching the videos!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I don't mind the pointers, you're spot on. I've always struggled with rushing through things and missing little details along the way. Thats where the channel name comes from, lol.
Looks great and what an interesting coat. I always thought that a "frock coat" was something from the 18th or 19th Centuries but I'm learning it's not limited to those periods.
IKEA is a great source for fabric (up-cycling, as it were). Every time I go to one of my local IKEA locations, I always stop at the "as is" section and am amazed by what people return as far as fabric. If you can score two panels of a curtain set - you are in luck! I have to always check to make sure they are natural fibers. So many "blends" these days - which are fine but, depending upon the percentage (of say cotton to polyester), you could sweat your buns off depending upon what you create to wear! Congrats on almost reaching 1K subs!
You're on your way!
This fabric was 100% cotton but I cut out showing the content label for time purposes. It's always nice to see your comments, I appreciate you watching.
Frock coat has been around well up to the 1940s by older folks. It fell out of favor for the morning, day coats and the sack coat. Really an upper crust type of garment, though they found their way into the hands of the working man.
Oh! Thank you algorithm!
I'm not a fan of the garment, but the work and the level of skill you put into it I do like very much!
Thanks! I will say that it looks better in person re: fit and wrinkles but the color combo and overall style are a bit loud, lol.
It looks good. It looks like a difficult patern. It looks practical. It must have been difficult to fit considering jackets like that aren't readily available, so there's nothing to compare it to.
I think interfacing would make the garment more structured.
The coat is geat and fits you nice, the peplum hem, did you hang the coat up for a day to let the hem find its level befor sewing it to the lining?