This video went way too fast past the measurements and pattern layout. I got completely lost and I am an experienced seamstress. Particularly, it did not discuss how to allow enough for the gathering at shoulder line and sleeve. Please try again.
Just so you know: a meter is about 39 inches, which is a yard and three inches. So unless you’re using a large number (10 m is about 11 yds) the m to yds will be about the same (2 m is going to be almost 2 yds)
As a general rule of thumb I use 10" = 0.25m, 20" = 0.5m and so on. Not exact but an easy conversion to do especially as some videos use imperial and others use metric. This way I can easily convert in my mind. 1.5m is roughly 60" by the way.
@@pepadear4962 a seam allowance is about 1.5cm or perhaps an inch? So make each piece that much bigger than you need it. Also the great thing about peasant blouses is that they are not super fitted, so don’t be afraid to make things bigger than you think. You can always take it in later!
No, unfortunately I don't. Not yet anyway! To do the ruffley sleeves of the light blue top, you need to do the sleeves the same as in the video right up until adding the tie. The ruffle is a long piece of fabric gathered up until it matches the sleeve. Then sew that to the sleeve, hem it and your done! I hope that is slightly helpful?
I suppose I should have said that I meant under the armpit with room to spare. If you were to measure closer, the sleeve would be narrower and not have the same "poof" effect.
Whoops, I didn't even realise! Honestly sleeves confuse me at the best of times, so what I would advise is having the main part of the bodice and the sleeves both the right side out, hold them together so that they look right and then pin and sew in place. You don't need to sew the entire circumference of the top of the sleeve because that is where the elastic goes, you basically just sew the armpit onto the bodice and then the elastic around the entire shoulder part. I hope that kind of helps?
This was very helpful, thanks for sharing your tutorial! Would you be able to give me an idea of how you did the sleeves on the dark blue example from the end of the video? Is it done with elastic?
The sleeves on the dark blue dress at the end was done with elastic and a narrow strip of fabric (for each sleeve). I hemmed the sleeve, sewed on the narrow piece of fabric a little way in and threaded the elastic through that. I hope that helps!
This video went way too fast past the measurements and pattern layout. I got completely lost and I am an experienced seamstress. Particularly, it did not discuss how to allow enough for the gathering at shoulder line and sleeve. Please try again.
the way you explained how to draw the sleeve is super confusing.
Same, I really don't get it
Just so you know: a meter is about 39 inches, which is a yard and three inches. So unless you’re using a large number (10 m is about 11 yds) the m to yds will be about the same (2 m is going to be almost 2 yds)
Thank you! I find it very confusing haha!
@@pheebear You're welcome! The imperial system is unnecessarily confusing. :(
As a general rule of thumb I use 10" = 0.25m, 20" = 0.5m and so on. Not exact but an easy conversion to do especially as some videos use imperial and others use metric. This way I can easily convert in my mind. 1.5m is roughly 60" by the way.
Can anyone explain how you draw the pattern of the sleeve? I cant see it good enough and i cant figure it out.
Or french seam neater
im going to be a pirate for Halloween, and I couldn't find a pirate blouse anywhere so thank you for this tutorial!
I’m so glad it was useful! I hope you look fantastic!!!
@@pheebear aaaaa thank youu! also i have a question - how do i make space for seam allowance? should i just like... add a bit to each fabric piece?
@@pepadear4962 a seam allowance is about 1.5cm or perhaps an inch? So make each piece that much bigger than you need it. Also the great thing about peasant blouses is that they are not super fitted, so don’t be afraid to make things bigger than you think. You can always take it in later!
@@pheebear aaaa thank you again!! you're a big help :)
Use a darker material to show markings
Alright, I’ll remember that next time! Thanks!
I found this so helpful, thank you!
Lenny Apostolou Yay!!!! I'm so glad!!!!!!!😃😃😃😃😃
Not so simple. Thanks for sharing.
Do you have a tutorial for the blue top you made?
No, unfortunately I don't. Not yet anyway! To do the ruffley sleeves of the light blue top, you need to do the sleeves the same as in the video right up until adding the tie. The ruffle is a long piece of fabric gathered up until it matches the sleeve. Then sew that to the sleeve, hem it and your done! I hope that is slightly helpful?
@@pheebear thank you!
Can you explain what you mean by under the armpit? I'm confused on how far down the side you mean by that..
I suppose I should have said that I meant under the armpit with room to spare. If you were to measure closer, the sleeve would be narrower and not have the same "poof" effect.
@@pheebear Ok thank you so much! That makes sense! Thank you again.
I'm so lost on which measurements of the sleeve are what, but otherwise I enjoy this tutorial
hey, how do i sew the sleeves into the blouse? it wasn't in the video...
Whoops, I didn't even realise! Honestly sleeves confuse me at the best of times, so what I would advise is having the main part of the bodice and the sleeves both the right side out, hold them together so that they look right and then pin and sew in place. You don't need to sew the entire circumference of the top of the sleeve because that is where the elastic goes, you basically just sew the armpit onto the bodice and then the elastic around the entire shoulder part. I hope that kind of helps?
@@pheebear ahh! this makes sense :) thank you!
My bestie needs for our ren faire adventures this summer! Thank you!!
I’m glad it’s useful!! Have heaps of fun at the ren faire!!! 😁😁😁
Did you make the cherry top you are wearing in this video?
No, unfortunately. I bought it from a pin-up type shop called "That Shop".
French seam? Any good?
Birdy
French seams would work for this top. Especially if you’re making it out of satin or a fabric which fray’s easily.
Cute!!!
This was very helpful, thanks for sharing your tutorial! Would you be able to give me an idea of how you did the sleeves on the dark blue example from the end of the video? Is it done with elastic?
The sleeves on the dark blue dress at the end was done with elastic and a narrow strip of fabric (for each sleeve). I hemmed the sleeve, sewed on the narrow piece of fabric a little way in and threaded the elastic through that. I hope that helps!
@@pheebear Thank you! That does help!
its lovely!!
Thank you! Glad you like it!