I laughed at your remark of “those beady eyed judges”. I know. exactly what you mean. Years ago I entered a quilt in a juried show and won 2nd place. In another category a very elderly lady who was nearly blind entered a quilt she had finished. The judges just picked that to pieces critically on every aspect of her workmanship. I remember crying I was so upset over that. In my eyes she could have been given a certificate of accomplishment for work and love of trying.
Because I mostly sew from July - October, most of my work is done in time for the State Fair. Exhibits must be entered within one year of completion. So I enter my sewing projects into the State Fair and the following year into the County Fair. This year, the exhibit that took first place at the State Fair, only rated 3rd place at the County Fair. My "new" sewing projects, that were objectively better than it only scored second and third. Beady eyed judges...put on your glasses. The administrative help declared that the sewing judge was new. (Moue of irritation.). I groused from disappointment before I found it funny. Inexplicable? Yes. Was the judge human? Yes. I guess a picture of that disguised person will now show up on every one of my future Security Tests. 😂😂😂
I'd use it a bit of the original fabric to hand sew a tag in the back neckline. I always add a tag. It makes the garments I sew feel more "bespoke" than home made!
Debbi here! Last summer, I had to make the long overdue decision to retire my favorite batik sundress. I had it for so long that the fabric was weak and tore easily and I couldn’t repair it any longer.😢 I decided to make a pattern of that dress and am wearing the new favorite dress as I sit here watching you make your pattern.
Wow...I'm one or two wears on a favorite sundress too...excactly in the same shape. I went to run an errand and when i got back i had a tear from the skirt part all the way down...not sure when it happened 😂. Ooops😊
YES, YES, always pre-clean your garment fabrics the same way you will clean them after you make them! In case colors run or it shrinks...and fabrics are almost always at least dusty or treated with something you don't want on your skin. By now, you know this and have done it. Just adding this comment for the benefit of those who read it.
I tell my sewing students “wash it and dry it on the hottest heat some other family member will accidentally put it in on!” Much better to shrink before cutting! (Of course, there are exceptions. Some fabrics must be very carefully cleaned and some will shrink up with just a good ironing)
I wish I had done that when I was a teenager when I used a beautifully bright rayon to sew myself a long-sleeved dress with a zipper up the back. I was very proud of that dress. I wore it once, maybe twice, then my Mum washed it (on delicate cycle). It literally fell apart due to the very poor quality fabric (which wasn’t apparent pre-wash). She felt so bad for me, I think Mum thought it was her fault. But it wasn’t, of course. If I had pre-washed that fabric, it would have ripped in the wash - I would have saved myself the labour, the heartache, and perhaps even the money (because I could have demanded a refund from my local fabric store!).
My Grandma would go to town and look at clothes and come home and make them. I watched her make a pattern on newspaper one day when I was a kid using a measuring tape and sewed me a shirt and pair of shorts. She raised 7 kids starting in the 1930's and would go to town, look at clothes and go home and make them. My aunt told me she remembers feed sack dresses when she was young. I loved watching you do this! Thank you Kate! ❤
My mum did exactly the same in the fifties and sixties. She went to the most expensive childrens clothing shop and took a notebook to draft ideas from what saw in the window display and so created me my Communiondress. It had 62 covered buttons on it and was made of the most beautiful swiss batist fabric! Its a shame its no longer in my posession!
OMG! I think we must be related but I called her Granny. For her it was definitely learning to sew out of necessity. She picked up needle & thread in Oklahoma in the late 20's. She never stopped. Kept her family clothed. Everything from stylish clothes for her eldest daughter my mom, to clothes for my little sister's Barbie. Plus hand sewn quilts. So great to hear about your Grandmother. Amazing women for us to remember & honor. ❤
It was mum who made all my clothes as a child and knitted all my sweaters/cardigans. I can still see her in my mind's eye cutting out fabric on the floor then sitting at her Singer treadle machine with the pieces she'd cut. She wasn't a pattern maker though but could fiddle about with the patterns she had so that while she used the same ones, the clothes all looked different.
It's been so lovely to watch this Kate and to read everyone's messages. It makes me so happy that all over the world we have been doing similar things. Weren't our moms clever to have learned the valuable skills that they passed on to us? I think I learned to knit when I was about five. I still have the little blue outfit I knitted for my baby doll, under the supervision of lovely, kind Miss Taylor, my teacher in primary school. I started to sew my own clothes when I was about13. It was the time of the lovely ditsy prints in the early 70s. It was great because I knew no-one else would have the same outfit! The idea of using your own clothing as a pattern is the best idea. You know it's going to fit you and if you use your own fabric it's all free. I can't wait to see you make you coat Kate. I'm going to use some old pyjama trousers to make some new ones.
As a dressmaker of some 60 years experience, I take my hat off to you for doing this. I've made everything from baby christening gowns to bridal gowns so have tried it all. You give such inspiration to young sewers and perhaps more mature sewers too - to try something different. Try this everyone, you will enjoy the process. The neckline and sleeves are probably the most important part. Then most of the rest will fall into place.
Kate, you are so funny! You literally dug a pond, laid a walkway, built a shed in your backyard, but a button hole makes you think twice! I dont like them either, but I find the newer machines do a very good job of making them much easier than the good old days when we did not have a special button hole foot for the machines. Go ahead, you can do it! PS, sounds like another video idea. :)
Hand button-holer here. My machine makes absolutely beautiful neat button holes on my test pieces (some fabric, same layers etc) but put my actual garment underneath and it turns into a piranha 😞
Clothing without pockets is useless. The Victorian woman had huge pockets tied to their waste and slits in the dresses to enter them. Not a clue why that changed.
@@tinekejoldersmaI blame purses and the patriarchy. Men took over direction of mass-production of fashion, and they produced in the cheapest way possible to maximize profits (pockets require extra fabric), regardless of what women wanted or needed in their clothes!
Kate, you underestimate yourself! If you can deconstruct and make a pattern and create something new to wear … you are truly a seamstress and remarkable! ❤
Oh the memories you brought back for me of my childhood! My mother cut her own patterns from newspaper! She sewed all of our clothing! There are 9 of us girls and 3 boys! She has passed on at 88 years old… I’m the oldest girl at 72 now… I can remember so many shorts and tops for summer and dresses for school and church!!!!💞
Wow! What a blessing! I am one of ten (six girls four boys) children and it is so fun!🥰 Nine girls! Wow! I remember peoples comments when it was just us first four girls and no boys yet…😅 My mom didn’t make all of our clothes but she made a lot of them and we loved to watch and request special details.🥰
@@debbietrent3857 oh how fun! For us it is 4 girls, 2 boys, 2 girls, 2 boys! Mom prayed to always have two of each gender in a row because she knew families that just had on girl or one boy in the middle of all the opposite gender!😂 I always loved that there were us four girls to start, that felt extra special somehow!🥰
like... check share check Comment... what I was thinking of whilst I watched this latest video: Mama taught me so many things to survive in this life. She was born in 1927 and the depression in this country marked generations. One of her top lessons was... If you want another dress like this one, when it wears out, we will get the fabric ahead of time and make a newspaper pattern... No piece of any kind of paper was tossed or burned. Clothing was worn, loved and the scraps repurposed. I loved sewing from the time I was big enough to treadle standing up (while sitting could not reach the footpiece ... short little legs. LOL) I was sewing my own wardrobe by age 11. Early on it was aprons and skirts... I just wanted to run over and help with this project. Very well done and fits you nicely! Thank you so much for all you share on UA-cam!
Isn’t it strange that a piece of fabric can evoke lovely memories like a piece of music or even a poem might do! This was interesting and very enjoyable to watch so thank you.
I have just been introduced to your channel by a friend and I’m so glad to have met you. I love the dress but also the patchwork curtains! I am inspired to make some for our wee house. My poisons are fabric, wool, paper and art supplies. I’m in New Zealand where we are eagerly awaiting spring. The buds on the apricot tree are swelling rapidly and I saw the first Kowhai flower on our daughter’s tree today. Spring is afoot on this, the completion of my 76th dance around the sun!
It looks lovely. I didn't like making clothes because I'm never sure they will fit. I took a class where you use a piece that fits to make a pattern without cutting it apart. It's a game changer.
Dear Kate - I just pulled out some fabric that I’ve had for over a decade this morning. Kaffe material. I was saving it to make something for myself with the colors I love but never got round to it. My best friend saw the fabric on my kitchen table and fell in love with it. I’m thrilled that I can make a quilt for someone so special with that fabric. Isn’t life grand!
Hi 👋🏻 Therese from The Great British Sewing Bee series 6 (bunch of grapes costume 😂). I love your slow, sustainable sewing…. and the way you gently describe your creative thought processes and decision making. Your new tunic made from a cherished garment is a great success ….more of these please 🙏 🧵 🪡 ✂️ 🤗
Hi, I was just browsing you tube and found your channel. So glad I did. Back when BHS was still around I bought my hubby apolo type shirt and he wore it a lot. It was his favourite shirt. Short sleeve short front placket and a yoke at the back. Never made anything like a shirt, or much of anything really. But I had recently retired and bought myself a lovely sewing machine so, with the help of Hubby, took the shirt to pieces. Got some lovely material off the market and actually made him another shirt. I did 3 of these and he loves them. It's a great idea I think, to remake another item that you know fits and looks good. Anyway, thank you for a very interesting show
Great job, Kate! Yes, in garment sewing you should always wash your fabric to account for shrinkage. I started sewing at 10 making my own garments. I even went to fashion design school. Don’t think I was talented enough for a profession. Now that I’m retired I wanted to do quilt making….so now I’ve been learning to making quilts with an occasional garment making in between. Sewing is a wonderful hobby!
Hi Kate, Hello from Adelaide, South Australia. I’ve just found you recently on UA-cam and am really enjoying your “homely “ home. I’m much the same age as you and a Quilter of 35 years and a home sewer, and knitter for most of my life. So everything you do interests me as I sew and knit for my family and as a Granny of four. I’ve shared your site with my Quilt Group. Loving your garden too.
I can’t believe what I heard at the beginning of this video. You said you weren’t good at sewing, but watching you and listening to all your knowledge; making bias tape, facings, etc., clearly shows me you are good at it!! Adding: I LOVE that top on you! It fits wonderfully and you look so pretty in it.
Hi Kate, your tunic turned out beautiful. The fabric you chose is perfect for this pattern 👌🏼. I learned to sew from my mother and then in junior high school. So I have made many of my clothes over the years from school age to 20’s-30’s. Not too much now but still dabble some. It’s very satisfying when you wear something you’ve made for yourself. I mostly make quilts and crafts now in my retirement. I love to watch you whatever you are doing/making. Thank you for being there 🙂. I visit with you daily. You look beautiful in you’re custom made (bespoke) tunic ❤
A friend of mine came back from Egypt after doing an intense camel journey wearing a favourite pair of handmade pants she’d bought in Kenya. Her camel saddle had a nail in it that shredded her pants! When she came home she asked me if I could fix them, and after much examination, I began… they turned out beautifully! I also took a pattern off them for future pants. Low and behold she brought me some more African fabric that she’d like made into pants, so I’m glad I made that pattern!! I haven’t embarked on that project yet, but hopefully soon. 😊
Good call on washing the fabric. Yes, always wash fabric for clothing. Because you don’t want it shrinking after you’ve sewn it together. Quilting fabric, no. it’s easier to work with unwashed fabric with sizing in it still plus when it finally gets washed it gives that nice soft crinkly look that makes a quilt look loved.
Hi lovely Kate! I, too, am not much interested in garment making but sometimes I see something in a shop that I like, but just has the wrong sleeve or neckline to my liking. I work part time in a fabric shop and we just got in a lovely floral fabric in the colors that I love that I thought would make a wonderful dress. Some of the other ladies in the shop sew beautiful garments and I felt sure they would be happy to help me. But……I didn’t find a pattern I particularly cared for. I never thought about replicating something in my existing wardrobe! Simply a great idea! Thank you so much from North Carolina, USA.
Comment from Sharon. What an amazing job you made of the dress. Why do you doubt yourself? My mum made her own dresses, mostly from one pattern that she liked. She was a machinist, and did upholstering before she had us . She just gave things a go. Sadly she died 9 years ago, and I miss her so much. ❤
Love your tunic, love your bravery. I had a beloved sundress I bought at a yard sale in the 1980s. When it grew too worn I traced it onto brown paper and made 2 more. Now they're getting worn, time to make it again. Best of all it is identical front to back so I never have to think about which way to put it on! Side seam pockets work either way.
I can relate to this! I love fabric (and some of my old favourite clothes). I’m 65 and still have a sage green “denim” dress I had when I was 16. It has tiny pin tuck working on the bodice and I just can’t bear to throw it out. I have bits of lovey fabric at charity shops that I’ve collected over the years too. Sewing isn’t my main craft (I’m a spinner first!), but I do love sewing too 🙄 S. A. B. L. E. Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy 😁
I'm so glad you washed your fabric Kate. I was shouting "YES!!!" when you asked the question. You would have been so disappointed if you'd made it, it fit great, then you washed it & it shrank. It looks great & I'm glad it is inspiring you to do more dressmaking, but please promise me you will wash all washable fabric you are going to turn into clothes. By the way, I think the green block print fabric you showed would suit you, turned unto that tunic❤
I have been sewing most of my life. I tried using a favorite pair of jeans as a pattern years ago when I was in college, but didn’t realize my sewing machine wasn’t strong enough to sew on the belt loops and I knew sewing them on by hand wouldn’t work as well as a strong sewing machine would. They spent about 25 to30 years in my UFO pile until my daughter decided when she was in high school that they fit her just fine and she didn’t care that they didn’t have belt loops. She hemmed them to her liking and had a brand new pair of jeans to wear. About a year ago I went to visit my mom (93) for an extended holiday and took thrifted sheets with me and an old denim jumper(dress without sleeves designed to wear with a blouse under it) that had a huge hole in the hip area and used it as a pattern and made myself my new favorite house dress. I wear the new dress around the house and in my backyard 3 or 4 days a week. I am planning on making another one soon. Using clothing that you know fits is so much more satisfying than using a store bought pattern that may or may not fit in a pleasing / comfortable manner. Your new top looks very comfortable and flattering.
Really amazing pattern, Kate. Looks perfect on you. And to think you made it from the old top! You should mass produce & offer for sale in your shop! Enjoy your videos!
For beginners out there, I recommend you take photographs of every inch of the original garment, inside and out before you cut into it. That way you have a record of what kind of seams are there, which direction they lie in, under-stitching, top-stitching, how a collar's constructed, etc. Once you've cut all the sections apart, you can't see any of that anymore.
Oh Kate I love your channel and all you do! A hands down beautiful creative soul you are. I love the floral fabric, and I'm writing my comment before I see which piece you went with to make your top. Thank you for your beautiful heartfelt offerings on each of your videos. Be well and happy.......my world, and I know this would be echoed by many others, is all the richer for you being the creative inspiring artisan you are. 💖🧵🪡🌠
Dear Kate, Your tunic turned out lovely. My husband's grandmother at 94 made my wedding dress for me. Without a pattern! I just told her what I wanted and she made it. It was covered with antique lace and pearls! I've always been in awe of of seamstress's. Keep up those wonder videos. You are so multi talented ❤
When you have made your pattern, you could stabilise the fabric and make a memory bear. You have definitely persuaded me to have a go at making clothes. Your dress turned out amazing. Thank you, Kate, for sharing this. Such a great idea. ❤
Love your top Kate, yes I do the same, it is great fun, I have at least three dresses I made from a pattern taken from a favourite dress, each one looks different as the fabrics are all different colours but I do little things to make each one individual. I also op shop and make new garments from old if I find something I like which has enough material in it. I also find a lot of my quilting fabrics in op shops, I cut up old cotton garments to use in my quilts. I love the challenge of designing a new quilt around my scrappy fabrics, rather than buying new yardage. Love your channel !
Great job and looks fabulous. This is how I make dresses for my 83 year old aunt. Her favourite housework frocks get worn out and quite threadbare so she gives them to me to copy and make a new one from fabric she has chosen. Love your work 🥰
Hello Kate, I have just found your UA-cam site. I have really enjoyed the videos. I live on Vancouver Island in Canada. I do most of the things you do garden, cook, quilt, and sew clothes . I think your tunic looks Fantastic!. I was in England for the month of June 2024. This trip was in the south. My next trip will be in the North at least that’s the plan now. I want to see Hadrians wall. I am also interested in archaeology. Good luck and have fun. Linda from Canada.
I like how the wrapping paper has a printed grid that allows you to mark the straight of grain for each pattern piece. Handy! I will be trying this with my favorite linen dress. I’ve had the linen yardage for years. You’re right to take it out, and get it done.💙😉👗
I was taught to always wash my fabric first. Because if you don't and it shrinks it won't fit. Love the fabric you chose. Glad your getting over that cold.
Black and white is always so classy!! You did it again, Kate. The dress looks so cool for summer. When you pull out all those fabrics, I simply drool. haha
Great job, Kate!!! When my son was a baby I unpicked a little jacket that was threadbare. I used the pieces to make a pattern, then made a coat with a hood. The outside was black wide wale corduroy, the lining was lovely rabbit fur. He loved that coat and would turn his head and cuddle in the soft fur in the hood! Thank you for this tutorial and for all of the videos you give us!!
I *love* the Great British Sewing Bee! (I hate the “clock” too, it’s completely unrealistic. But I love to see how many people are excellent sewists, with a lot of imagination as well as admirable skills in construction and most importantly *fitting*!)😂 I loved your top which I saw you wearing in another video. One comment said that they saw you make it yourself, so I searched for this one. Now that I see your construction video, I am floored that it is front-opening. You did such a fabulous job of pattern matching that I thought it was a pull-over-your-head design!
You did a beautiful job on your dress. It gave me confidence to try something myself. I am 83 and live in Southern California, USA. I love watching all you do.❤
I love watching your videos. You are so friendly, down-to-earth, and your voice is so calming. I watched as I was finishing up cutting out some pieces for a quilt I'm working on. But I really enjoyed this topic because I have a couple of favorite garments that I have wondered if I could take apart and use them as patterns to make new ones, and now you have given me the courage to try it! And I love the top that you made, and the fabric that you chose for it. 🙂
Dear Kate, I used to make clothes for my children, me, and others who requested clothing. You did a fabulous job at making your tunic! You definitely understand the process so doing more clothes making will just cement it in your mind and you will soon be zipping along on the clothes as easily as you do your quilting. Great video and, from the comments, it definitely is encouraging your subscribers to have a go at it!! Great job.
I make all of my clothes, and while I always enjoy your videos, I especially loved the dressmaking adventures. Your tunic turned out lovely, and I look forward to seeing the coat video. I really love sewing scraps into blocks of fabric that I can then use to make into clothes. It would be wonderful to see one of these tunics made out of leftover quilting pieces, or a few quilt blocks pieced in as pockets, or trim around collars etc
My youngest daughter & I made a nine patch quilt out of scraps from dresses I made her & her sisters dresses when they were little. A lady backed it with flannel for me. She loves it!❤😊
Looks great. Looks fashionable. And your patterns in the front align better than any store bought dress. You’re in line for designer wear. Looks comfortable too. I sew extra pockets on every piece of cloth I wear to make sure they are serviceable.
Great video, I am a hand maker of garments, and household thing, I have been sewing for over 40 years, so nice to see you garment making, I always say, its only fabric, and the world will not stop spinning if it does not work out, but you will never know unless you have a go, You have inspired me to start my own Agnes quilt, I am just over 600 hexi’s sewn and they sit in beautiful formed lines in a box, I love looking at them, Kaffe Fassett fabric is so lovely I dipped in my stash a week or so ago and started, I have bought his fabric for years, just because I loved it, I have just over 300 Hexi’s to go. ! So thank you for inspiring me… !
Well done Kate just knew you would do it. I’m at the moment turning up a designer t shirt for eldest grandson with strict instructions to move the logo tag to the correct position, love him he has no idea how fiddly this is as don’t have a commercial machine, but Grandma will crack it! Keep up with the sewing Kate it’s another thing for us to sit and watch from the green sofa.Thankyou.
Love the dress Kate you have done a great job. My mum used to make dresses cut from a comfortably dress that she had and loved. She passed 3 1/2 years ago but I made a quilt out of the scraps of her dresses and feel here love every time I use it. It's a pity though I don't get to use it as much as I would like as I live in the tropics of Australia. Lucky if we get a couple of weeks of cold weather a year. Desley🇦🇺
Valery here, your Birthday Celebration Quilt winner-I have two favorite tops/tunics that have become very thin fabric-wise and have been mended a few times. I’ve been thinking about using them as patterns for a year or so; you’ve given me the courage to go for it sometime soon! My lovely quilt is still warm and beautiful and in a prominent place in my home; admired by all that see it. My brain injury is still healing. ❤
Love the dress you made!! I have not made any clothes for years but now I think I will try to find a pattern of a dress with big pockets that I use to have. I made several many years ago and remember now how much I enjoyed wearing them. You are truly an inspiration to watch!!
My goodness, Kate! You look stunning in your new tunic! It makes your hair shine. You could even jazz it up with a shiny black belt if you need to go somewhere special in it. It's that gorgeous!
I truly enjoy your videos. My Mother made most of my clothes. She did beautiful work and my sister and I were so proud of our new outfits. So many sweet memories.
Really enjoyed this video and the challenge you set yourself!!! Loved the outcome too. Just thought I’d say that my mum made all our clothes and she always made a Toile, this is a fabric pattern using calico. It lasts longer than paper too. Bought patterns are so expensive now. Love watching your videos, keep making them please. ❤ PS sorry didn’t realise this was a reply, meant it to be mainstream but don’t know how to change it. Hi anyway. 😮
Thank you for sharing your remake of a favorite garment. I too am uncertain when I sew clothing for myself - have made a couple of pieces and didn't like the fit. I can sew for children, just not myself. But you did yours perfectly and in such a beautiful fabric. Thank you.
Your description of reality shows is right on the mark. You’re spot on and precisely put into words why I don’t watch either. If only there were more programming of people coming together for a common goal to be helpful and kind. BDI judges 😂
I know some others might have said this already but just a few tips from someone who has made a lot of clothes: When taking a pattern from a garment I would just cut directly on the seams and then add the seam allowance back to any places that you are going to sew up. Unless you just really want to 😊. I have made a ton of things that don't work out because they don't lay right or the fabric was wrong for it. I highly recommend making a mockup of anything you make out of a fabric that you don't like. Then you can always cut it up again for a quilt or something later but you can test the fit and pattern and do a trial run of any bits that seem tricky. It takes awhile but you don't have to sacrifice your good fabric. Also don't let a "failure" get you down. It happens all the time to everyone and part of the learning process 😊
Oh, and the rule of thumb for washing garment fabrics is, if you plan to wash it after making it, definitely prewash your fabric. Because if it shrinks or warps a bit you want it to happen before you make your garment.
Is there anything you can't do? Several weeks ago I stumbled onto your channel. You absolutely blow me away. Your talent your patience. I love watching you❤❤❤
You are such an inspiration! Can’t wait to see the process with the coat. as a little girl, my mother always made our spring coats. It truly was a labor of love.
Dear Kate, Wow! You have more skill than you think. Pattern matched too! You should ve proud. I've made a couple of A-line skirts in the past from cutting around them, and UA-cam tutorials for zips. I do have an actual.pattern for a long skirt, I've been putting off doing, even though I want to. I'm inspired by you today and will buy the fabric this week. Your tunuic looks great. Well done!
I love watching you create such beautiful things and taking us with you on your journey. I am always so very happy when it is time for a new post from you because you make my days so much better, in so many ways. I am truly your biggest fan - among many others!! Well done Kate
That was a fascinating watch Kate, and so inspiring. I felt a thrill at the sound of the scissors cutting the cloth which tells me it's time I had a go! The finished tunic looks really well made and very good on you too!
I laughed at your remark of “those beady eyed judges”. I know. exactly what you mean. Years ago I entered a quilt in a juried show and won 2nd place. In another category a very elderly lady who was nearly blind entered a quilt she had finished. The judges just picked that to pieces critically on every aspect of her workmanship. I remember crying I was so upset over that. In my eyes she could have been given a certificate of accomplishment for work and love of trying.
Not much compassion sadly 😢
Yes! The beady-eyed judges! I laughed out loud. Kate is Gold. 🥰
Because I mostly sew from July - October, most of my work is done in time for the State Fair. Exhibits must be entered within one year of completion. So I enter my sewing projects into the State Fair and the following year into the County Fair. This year, the exhibit that took first place at the State Fair, only rated 3rd place at the County Fair. My "new" sewing projects, that were objectively better than it only scored second and third. Beady eyed judges...put on your glasses. The administrative help declared that the sewing judge was new. (Moue of irritation.). I groused from disappointment before I found it funny. Inexplicable? Yes. Was the judge human? Yes. I guess a picture of that disguised person will now show up on every one of my future Security Tests. 😂😂😂
Loved watching this process Ty 😃👏🏼🥰
@@SHERRYDAILY-bs1ht I absolutely agree with you.
Maybe you could stitch a tiny piece of the original tunic fabric onto the new one, like inside the pocket, to capture memories of the loved garment 💓
I'd use it a bit of the original fabric to hand sew a tag in the back neckline. I always add a tag. It makes the garments I sew feel more "bespoke" than home made!
Debbi here! Last summer, I had to make the long overdue decision to retire my favorite batik sundress. I had it for so long that the fabric was weak and tore easily and I couldn’t repair it any longer.😢 I decided to make a pattern of that dress and am wearing the new favorite dress as I sit here watching you make your pattern.
Great job, Kate!! Your new tunic looks really cute &comfy.
Great video Kate, thank you ❤ Tunic is lovely and going to get lots of wear I’m sure. I love making garments. 😁
Great dress! I need to copy my favorite but I’m not ready to cut it up yet lol!
Wow...I'm one or two wears on a favorite sundress too...excactly in the same shape. I went to run an errand and when i got back i had a tear from the skirt part all the way down...not sure when it happened 😂. Ooops😊
And PS. The tunic is lovely. Brilliant pattern matching 😊
YES, YES, always pre-clean your garment fabrics the same way you will clean them after you make them! In case colors run or it shrinks...and fabrics are almost always at least dusty or treated with something you don't want on your skin. By now, you know this and have done it. Just adding this comment for the benefit of those who read it.
I tell my sewing students “wash it and dry it on the hottest heat some other family member will accidentally put it in on!” Much better to shrink before cutting! (Of course, there are exceptions. Some fabrics must be very carefully cleaned and some will shrink up with just a good ironing)
I wish I had done that when I was a teenager when I used a beautifully bright rayon to sew myself a long-sleeved dress with a zipper up the back. I was very proud of that dress. I wore it once, maybe twice, then my Mum washed it (on delicate cycle). It literally fell apart due to the very poor quality fabric (which wasn’t apparent pre-wash). She felt so bad for me, I think Mum thought it was her fault. But it wasn’t, of course. If I had pre-washed that fabric, it would have ripped in the wash - I would have saved myself the labour, the heartache, and perhaps even the money (because I could have demanded a refund from my local fabric store!).
My Grandma would go to town and look at clothes and come home and make them. I watched her make a pattern on newspaper one day when I was a kid using a measuring tape and sewed me a shirt and pair of shorts. She raised 7 kids starting in the 1930's and would go to town, look at clothes and go home and make them. My aunt told me she remembers feed sack dresses when she was young. I loved watching you do this! Thank you Kate! ❤
My mum did exactly the same in the fifties and sixties. She went to the most expensive childrens clothing shop and took a notebook to draft ideas from what saw in the window display and so created me my Communiondress. It had 62 covered buttons on it and was made of the most beautiful swiss batist fabric! Its a shame its no longer in my posession!
OMG! I think we must be related but I called her Granny. For her it was definitely learning to sew out of necessity. She picked up needle & thread in Oklahoma in the late 20's. She never stopped. Kept her family clothed. Everything from stylish clothes for her eldest daughter my mom, to clothes for my little sister's Barbie. Plus hand sewn quilts. So great to hear about your Grandmother. Amazing women for us to remember & honor. ❤
It was mum who made all my clothes as a child and knitted all my sweaters/cardigans. I can still see her in my mind's eye cutting out fabric on the floor then sitting at her Singer treadle machine with the pieces she'd cut. She wasn't a pattern maker though but could fiddle about with the patterns she had so that while she used the same ones, the clothes all looked different.
I remember my Grandmama doing all the same things. She was an amazing seamstress!
It's been so lovely to watch this Kate and to read everyone's messages. It makes me so happy that all over the world we have been doing similar things. Weren't our moms clever to have learned the valuable skills that they passed on to us? I think I learned to knit when I was about five. I still have the little blue outfit I knitted for my baby doll, under the supervision of lovely, kind Miss Taylor, my teacher in primary school. I started to sew my own clothes when I was about13. It was the time of the lovely ditsy prints in the early 70s. It was great because I knew no-one else would have the same outfit! The idea of using your own clothing as a pattern is the best idea. You know it's going to fit you and if you use your own fabric it's all free. I can't wait to see you make you coat Kate. I'm going to use some old pyjama trousers to make some new ones.
As a dressmaker of some 60 years experience, I take my hat off to you for doing this. I've made everything from baby christening gowns to bridal gowns so have tried it all. You give such inspiration to young sewers and perhaps more mature sewers too - to try something different. Try this everyone, you will enjoy the process. The neckline and sleeves are probably the most important part. Then most of the rest will fall into place.
Same here, from baby clothing, wedding dresses to Military alterations and now quilting away 🪡🧵❤️
She really did Awesome ❤️
Yes I agree such an inspiration to us all ❤
Kate, you are so funny! You literally dug a pond, laid a walkway, built a shed in your backyard, but a button hole makes you think twice! I dont like them either, but I find the newer machines do a very good job of making them much easier than the good old days when we did not have a special button hole foot for the machines. Go ahead, you can do it! PS, sounds like another video idea. :)
Newer machines makes the process a lot easier. I have an old singer with a button hole foot... No thank you, I'll do it by hand! :P
Hand button-holer here.
My machine makes absolutely beautiful neat button holes on my test pieces (some fabric, same layers etc) but put my actual garment underneath and it turns into a piranha 😞
Kate, I follow you daily. I'm 84 and still sewing, quilting. Bless you with a long life. I have COVID at the moment but not to ill to not watch you!
Yes Kate...you NEED pockets. I just have to have pockets in all my clothes.
Clothing without pockets is useless. The Victorian woman had huge pockets tied to their waste and slits in the dresses to enter them. Not a clue why that changed.
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@@tinekejoldersmaI blame purses and the patriarchy. Men took over direction of mass-production of fashion, and they produced in the cheapest way possible to maximize profits (pockets require extra fabric), regardless of what women wanted or needed in their clothes!
A dress without pockets is not a 👗.
Kate, you underestimate yourself! If you can deconstruct and make a pattern and create something new to wear … you are truly a seamstress and remarkable! ❤
Oh the memories you brought back for me of my childhood!
My mother cut her own patterns from newspaper! She sewed all of our clothing! There are 9 of us girls and 3 boys!
She has passed on at 88 years old… I’m the oldest girl at 72 now… I can remember so many shorts and tops for summer and dresses for school and church!!!!💞
Wow! What a blessing! I am one of ten (six girls four boys) children and it is so fun!🥰 Nine girls! Wow! I remember peoples comments when it was just us first four girls and no boys yet…😅 My mom didn’t make all of our clothes but she made a lot of them and we loved to watch and request special details.🥰
@@JoelleGrace first 5 were girls ; 1 boy; 4 girls; 2 boys 😍😃
@@debbietrent3857 oh how fun! For us it is 4 girls, 2 boys, 2 girls, 2 boys! Mom prayed to always have two of each gender in a row because she knew families that just had on girl or one boy in the middle of all the opposite gender!😂 I always loved that there were us four girls to start, that felt extra special somehow!🥰
like... check share check Comment... what I was thinking of whilst I watched this latest video: Mama taught me so many things to survive in this life. She was born in 1927 and the depression in this country marked generations.
One of her top lessons was... If you want another dress like this one, when it wears out, we will get the fabric ahead of time and make a newspaper pattern... No piece of any kind of paper was tossed or burned.
Clothing was worn, loved and the scraps repurposed.
I loved sewing from the time I was big enough to treadle standing up (while sitting could not reach the footpiece ... short little legs. LOL) I was sewing my own wardrobe by age 11. Early on it was aprons and skirts... I just wanted to run over and help with this project. Very well done and fits you nicely! Thank you so much for all you share on UA-cam!
Unpicking a well loved garment is a good way to figure out how to construct it. I love clothes making.
Isn’t it strange that a piece of fabric can evoke lovely memories like a piece of music or even a poem might do! This was interesting and very enjoyable to watch so thank you.
I have just been introduced to your channel by a friend and I’m so glad to have met you. I love the dress but also the patchwork curtains! I am inspired to make some for our wee house. My poisons are fabric, wool, paper and art supplies. I’m in New Zealand where we are eagerly awaiting spring. The buds on the apricot tree are swelling rapidly and I saw the first Kowhai flower on our daughter’s tree today. Spring is afoot on this, the completion of my 76th dance around the sun!
You did a great job. My husband really thinks. We both watch you..
so as well
It looks lovely. I didn't like making clothes because I'm never sure they will fit. I took a class where you use a piece that fits to make a pattern without cutting it apart. It's a game changer.
Well that looks fab my head has been bobbing yes or no all the time. You are doing well il stick to my quilting good jodxx
Dear Kate - I just pulled out some fabric that I’ve had for over a decade this morning. Kaffe material. I was saving it to make something for myself with the colors I love but never got round to it. My best friend saw the fabric on my kitchen table and fell in love with it. I’m thrilled that I can make a quilt for someone so special with that fabric. Isn’t life grand!
Hi 👋🏻 Therese from The Great British Sewing Bee series 6 (bunch of grapes costume 😂).
I love your slow, sustainable sewing…. and the way you gently describe your creative thought processes and decision making. Your new tunic made from a cherished garment is a great success ….more of these please 🙏 🧵 🪡 ✂️ 🤗
Make two tunics. Makes drafting the pattern worthwhile.
I agree why not make two.
Hi, I was just browsing you tube and found your channel. So glad I did. Back when BHS was still around I bought my hubby apolo type shirt and he wore it a lot. It was his favourite shirt. Short sleeve short front placket and a yoke at the back. Never made anything like a shirt, or much of anything really. But I had recently retired and bought myself a lovely sewing machine so, with the help of Hubby, took the shirt to pieces. Got some lovely material off the market and actually made him another shirt. I did 3 of these and he loves them. It's a great idea I think, to remake another item that you know fits and looks good.
Anyway, thank you for a very interesting show
Great job, Kate! Yes, in garment sewing you should always wash your fabric to account for shrinkage. I started sewing at 10 making my own garments. I even went to fashion design school. Don’t think I was talented enough for a profession. Now that I’m retired I wanted to do quilt making….so now I’ve been learning to making quilts with an occasional garment making in between. Sewing is a wonderful hobby!
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Hi Kate, Hello from Adelaide, South Australia. I’ve just found you recently on UA-cam and am really enjoying your “homely “ home. I’m much the same age as you and a Quilter of 35 years and a home sewer, and knitter for most of my life. So everything you do interests me as I sew and knit for my family and as a Granny of four. I’ve shared your site with my Quilt Group. Loving your garden too.
I can’t believe what I heard at the beginning of this video. You said you weren’t good at sewing, but watching you and listening to all your knowledge; making bias tape, facings, etc., clearly shows me you are good at it!!
Adding: I LOVE that top on you! It fits wonderfully and you look so pretty in it.
Hi Kate, your tunic turned out beautiful. The fabric you chose is perfect for this pattern 👌🏼.
I learned to sew from my mother and then in junior high school. So I have made many of my clothes over the years from school age to 20’s-30’s. Not too much now but still dabble some. It’s very satisfying when you wear something you’ve made for yourself. I mostly make quilts and crafts now in my retirement.
I love to watch you whatever you are doing/making. Thank you for being there 🙂. I visit with you daily.
You look beautiful in you’re custom made (bespoke) tunic ❤
A friend of mine came back from Egypt after doing an intense camel journey wearing a favourite pair of handmade pants she’d bought in Kenya. Her camel saddle had a nail in it that shredded her pants! When she came home she asked me if I could fix them, and after much examination, I began… they turned out beautifully! I also took a pattern off them for future pants. Low and behold she brought me some more African fabric that she’d like made into pants, so I’m glad I made that pattern!! I haven’t embarked on that project yet, but hopefully soon. 😊
Just loved the fabric for your tunic, it's looks great. I also loved the pink fabric maybe that could be your next top .
Great looking top. You have lots of patience to pick the top. Thanks for the video. From Kansas USA
Good call on washing the fabric. Yes, always wash fabric for clothing. Because you don’t want it shrinking after you’ve sewn it together. Quilting fabric, no. it’s easier to work with unwashed fabric with sizing in it still plus when it finally gets washed it gives that nice soft crinkly look that makes a quilt look loved.
Finally! Someone else who doesn't prewash quilting fabric!
I always pre-wash quilting fabric so that it is pre-shrunk. But then I iron it and starch it so it still has that crisp feeling.
Hi lovely Kate! I, too, am not much interested in garment making but sometimes I see something in a shop that I like, but just has the wrong sleeve or neckline to my liking. I work part time in a fabric shop and we just got in a lovely floral fabric in the colors that I love that I thought would make a wonderful dress. Some of the other ladies in the shop sew beautiful garments and I felt sure they would be happy to help me. But……I didn’t find a pattern I particularly cared for. I never thought about replicating something in my existing wardrobe! Simply a great idea! Thank you so much from North Carolina, USA.
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What an amazing job you made of the dress. Why do you doubt yourself?
My mum made her own dresses, mostly from one pattern that she liked. She was a machinist, and did upholstering before she had us . She just gave things a go. Sadly she died 9 years ago, and I miss her so much. ❤
Love your tunic, love your bravery. I had a beloved sundress I bought at a yard sale in the 1980s. When it grew too worn I traced it onto brown paper and made 2 more. Now they're getting worn, time to make it again. Best of all it is identical front to back so I never have to think about which way to put it on! Side seam pockets work either way.
I can relate to this!
I love fabric (and some of my old favourite clothes). I’m 65 and still have a sage green “denim” dress I had when I was 16. It has tiny pin tuck working on the bodice and I just can’t bear to throw it out.
I have bits of lovey fabric at charity shops that I’ve collected over the years too.
Sewing isn’t my main craft (I’m a spinner first!), but I do love sewing too 🙄
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How encouraging is this lovely video. Thankyou Kate. Button holes scare me too!
I'm so glad you washed your fabric Kate. I was shouting "YES!!!" when you asked the question. You would have been so disappointed if you'd made it, it fit great, then you washed it & it shrank. It looks great & I'm glad it is inspiring you to do more dressmaking, but please promise me you will wash all washable fabric you are going to turn into clothes. By the way, I think the green block print fabric you showed would suit you, turned unto that tunic❤
Im back after a long time. I love your ideas on recycling memorable clothes. Thanks.
I have been sewing most of my life. I tried using a favorite pair of jeans as a pattern years ago when I was in college, but didn’t realize my sewing machine wasn’t strong enough to sew on the belt loops and I knew sewing them on by hand wouldn’t work as well as a strong sewing machine would. They spent about 25 to30 years in my UFO pile until my daughter decided when she was in high school that they fit her just fine and she didn’t care that they didn’t have belt loops. She hemmed them to her liking and had a brand new pair of jeans to wear.
About a year ago I went to visit my mom (93) for an extended holiday and took thrifted sheets with me and an old denim jumper(dress without sleeves designed to wear with a blouse under it) that had a huge hole in the hip area and used it as a pattern and made myself my new favorite house dress. I wear the new dress around the house and in my backyard 3 or 4 days a week. I am planning on making another one soon. Using clothing that you know fits is so much more satisfying than using a store bought pattern that may or may not fit in a pleasing / comfortable manner.
Your new top looks very comfortable and flattering.
I have the same problem with store bought patterns.
Really amazing pattern, Kate. Looks perfect on you. And to think you made it from the old top! You should mass produce & offer for sale in your shop! Enjoy your videos!
For beginners out there, I recommend you take photographs of every inch of the original garment, inside and out before you cut into it. That way you have a record of what kind of seams are there, which direction they lie in, under-stitching, top-stitching, how a collar's constructed, etc. Once you've cut all the sections apart, you can't see any of that anymore.
it's essential to wash fabric before cutting out, I learned that the hard way!
It turned out beautiful Kate. Excellent video on how to make a pattern from a beloved piece of clothing.
Oh Kate I love your channel and all you do! A hands down beautiful creative soul you are. I love the floral fabric, and I'm writing my comment before I see which piece you went with to make your top. Thank you for your beautiful heartfelt offerings on each of your videos. Be well and happy.......my world, and I know this would be echoed by many others, is all the richer for you being the creative inspiring artisan you are. 💖🧵🪡🌠
Dear Kate,
Your tunic turned out lovely.
My husband's grandmother at 94 made my wedding dress for me. Without a pattern!
I just told her what I wanted and she made it. It was covered with antique lace and pearls!
I've always been in awe of of seamstress's.
Keep up those wonder videos. You are so multi talented ❤
Oh my, so many wonderful memories in that dress. I wouldn’t give it away for anything 🥰
When you have made your pattern, you could stabilise the fabric and make a memory bear. You have definitely persuaded me to have a go at making clothes. Your dress turned out amazing. Thank you, Kate, for sharing this. Such a great idea. ❤
Fascinating, and very helpful for those of us who sew household things but are too scared to make clothes. An inspiration!
Love your top Kate, yes I do the same, it is great fun, I have at least three dresses I made from a pattern taken from a favourite dress, each one looks different as the fabrics are all different colours but I do little things to make each one individual. I also op shop and make new garments from old if I find something I like which has enough material in it. I also find a lot of my quilting fabrics in op shops, I cut up old cotton garments to use in my quilts. I love the challenge of designing a new quilt around my scrappy fabrics, rather than buying new yardage. Love your channel !
Great job and looks fabulous. This is how I make dresses for my 83 year old aunt. Her favourite housework frocks get worn out and quite threadbare so she gives them to me to copy and make a new one from fabric she has chosen. Love your work 🥰
Well done. We could see that this was out of your comfort zone. But you've made a lovely garment to wear. Bigs hugs back.
I think that pattern in your shop will be a hit.
Hello Kate, I have just found your UA-cam site. I have really enjoyed the videos. I live on Vancouver Island in Canada. I do most of the things you do garden, cook, quilt, and sew clothes . I think your tunic looks Fantastic!. I was in England for the month of June 2024. This trip was in the south. My next trip will be in the North at least that’s the plan now. I want to see Hadrians wall. I am also interested in archaeology. Good luck and have fun. Linda from Canada.
Great job Kate, hugs from californa
I like how the wrapping paper has a printed grid that allows you to mark the straight of grain for each pattern piece. Handy! I will be trying this with my favorite linen dress. I’ve had the linen yardage for years. You’re right to take it out, and get it done.💙😉👗
I was taught to always wash my fabric first. Because if you don't and it shrinks it won't fit. Love the fabric you chose. Glad your getting over that cold.
Black and white is always so classy!! You did it again, Kate. The dress looks so cool for summer. When you pull out all those fabrics, I simply drool. haha
You just finished sewing as I have been for sixty years. You did a good job and thought it through well as you went.❤
Great job, Kate!!! When my son was a baby I unpicked a little jacket that was threadbare. I used the pieces to make a pattern, then made a coat with a hood. The outside was black wide wale corduroy, the lining was lovely rabbit fur. He loved that coat and would turn his head and cuddle in the soft fur in the hood! Thank you for this tutorial and for all of the videos you give us!!
I *love* the Great British Sewing Bee! (I hate the “clock” too, it’s completely unrealistic. But I love to see how many people are excellent sewists, with a lot of imagination as well as admirable skills in construction and most importantly *fitting*!)😂
I loved your top which I saw you wearing in another video. One comment said that they saw you make it yourself, so I searched for this one. Now that I see your construction video, I am floored that it is front-opening. You did such a fabulous job of pattern matching that I thought it was a pull-over-your-head design!
You did a beautiful job on your dress. It gave me confidence to try something myself. I am 83 and live in Southern California, USA. I love watching all you do.❤
I love watching your videos. You are so friendly, down-to-earth, and your voice is so calming. I watched as I was finishing up cutting out some pieces for a quilt I'm working on. But I really enjoyed this topic because I have a couple of favorite garments that I have wondered if I could take apart and use them as patterns to make new ones, and now you have given me the courage to try it! And I love the top that you made, and the fabric that you chose for it. 🙂
Dear Kate, I used to make clothes for my children, me, and others who requested clothing. You did a fabulous job at making your tunic! You definitely understand the process so doing more clothes making will just cement it in your mind and you will soon be zipping along on the clothes as easily as you do your quilting. Great video and, from the comments, it definitely is encouraging your subscribers to have a go at it!! Great job.
I make all of my clothes, and while I always enjoy your videos, I especially loved the dressmaking adventures. Your tunic turned out lovely, and I look forward to seeing the coat video. I really love sewing scraps into blocks of fabric that I can then use to make into clothes. It would be wonderful to see one of these tunics made out of leftover quilting pieces, or a few quilt blocks pieced in as pockets, or trim around collars etc
That tunic/top turned out fabulous👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My youngest daughter & I made a nine patch quilt out of scraps from dresses I made her & her sisters dresses when they were little. A lady backed it with flannel for me. She loves it!❤😊
the tunic turned out beautifully!
Looks great. Looks fashionable. And your patterns in the front align better than any store bought dress. You’re in line for designer wear. Looks comfortable too. I sew extra pockets on every piece of cloth I wear to make sure they are serviceable.
Thank you for the BIG Hug Kate!🤗 And for always inspiring me to try something new! I love your new tunic, it turned out beautifully!💖💖
You look so happy and comfortable in your new tunic!! You should make a, couple of them while it is fresh in your mind!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉😘😉🪷
I love sewing and I find you to be very calming. Thank-you
This looks fabulous on you, Kate, and you definitely chose the right fabric! 😊
You have given me encouragement to get back to sewing special garments I have loved.
Kate, you amaze me every time I watch you! You are fearless! And, now you are a garment sewer too!!! Good Job, Dear Kate!!💜
Great video, I am a hand maker of garments, and household thing, I have been sewing for over 40 years, so nice to see you garment making, I always say, its only fabric, and the world will not stop spinning if it does not work out, but you will never know unless you have a go, You have inspired me to start my own Agnes quilt, I am just over 600 hexi’s sewn and they sit in beautiful formed lines in a box, I love looking at them, Kaffe Fassett fabric is so lovely I dipped in my stash a week or so ago and started, I have bought his fabric for years, just because I loved it, I have just over 300 Hexi’s to go. ! So thank you for inspiring me… !
Well done Kate just knew you would do it. I’m at the moment turning up a designer t shirt for eldest grandson with strict instructions to move the logo tag to the correct position, love him he has no idea how fiddly this is as don’t have a commercial machine, but Grandma will crack it! Keep up with the sewing Kate it’s another thing for us to sit and watch from the green sofa.Thankyou.
I love how you get so distracted by fun things then make something amazing then go back to what you planned to do in the first place 😊
Love the dress Kate you have done a great job. My mum used to make dresses cut from a comfortably dress that she had and loved. She passed 3 1/2 years ago but I made a quilt out of the scraps of her dresses and feel here love every time I use it. It's a pity though I don't get to use it as much as I would like as I live in the tropics of Australia. Lucky if we get a couple of weeks of cold weather a year. Desley🇦🇺
Valery here, your Birthday Celebration Quilt winner-I have two favorite tops/tunics that have become very thin fabric-wise and have been mended a few times. I’ve been thinking about using them as patterns for a year or so; you’ve given me the courage to go for it sometime soon! My lovely quilt is still warm and beautiful and in a prominent place in my home; admired by all that see it. My brain injury is still healing. ❤
Love the dress you made!! I have not made any clothes for years but now I think I will try to find a pattern of a dress with big pockets that I use to have. I made several many years ago and remember now how much I enjoyed wearing them. You are truly an inspiration to watch!!
My goodness, Kate! You look stunning in your new tunic! It makes your hair shine. You could even jazz it up with a shiny black belt if you need to go somewhere special in it. It's that gorgeous!
I truly enjoy your videos. My Mother made most of my clothes. She did beautiful work and my sister and I were so proud of our new outfits. So many sweet memories.
Your hug in your new dress was warm, friendly and just what I needed today. Blessings Kate!
Really enjoyed this video and the challenge you set yourself!!! Loved the outcome too. Just thought I’d say that my mum made all our clothes and she always made a Toile, this is a fabric pattern using calico. It lasts longer than paper too. Bought patterns are so expensive now. Love watching your videos, keep making them please. ❤
PS sorry didn’t realise this was a reply, meant it to be mainstream but don’t know how to change it. Hi anyway. 😮
No trouble Adrienne. I enjoyed your reply. Nice to share the lime green sofa with you. 😙😉
Great job! I was wondering it fit like you remember the original fitting. You look fabulous in it.
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Great job, looks comfortable. I can see why you like it.
Thank you for sharing your remake of a favorite garment. I too am uncertain when I sew clothing for myself - have made a couple of pieces and didn't like the fit. I can sew for children, just not myself. But you did yours perfectly and in such a beautiful fabric. Thank you.
Your description of reality shows is right on the mark. You’re spot on and precisely put into words why I don’t watch either. If only there were more programming of people coming together for a common goal to be helpful and kind. BDI judges 😂
The top looks great on you Kate ,thank you for the inspiration I have a linen dress that I am going to now try and replicate.🥰
I know some others might have said this already but just a few tips from someone who has made a lot of clothes:
When taking a pattern from a garment I would just cut directly on the seams and then add the seam allowance back to any places that you are going to sew up. Unless you just really want to 😊.
I have made a ton of things that don't work out because they don't lay right or the fabric was wrong for it. I highly recommend making a mockup of anything you make out of a fabric that you don't like. Then you can always cut it up again for a quilt or something later but you can test the fit and pattern and do a trial run of any bits that seem tricky. It takes awhile but you don't have to sacrifice your good fabric. Also don't let a "failure" get you down. It happens all the time to everyone and part of the learning process 😊
Oh, and the rule of thumb for washing garment fabrics is, if you plan to wash it after making it, definitely prewash your fabric. Because if it shrinks or warps a bit you want it to happen before you make your garment.
Is there anything you can't do? Several weeks ago I stumbled onto your channel. You absolutely blow me away. Your talent your patience. I love watching you❤❤❤
Wonderful! Don’t we all have a favorite garment we’ve worn to death that we’d like a copy of! Well done!
One of your best videos. This is such as useful video for people who love to sew clothing but need a bit more confidence. Thank you so much!
I love the style and the fabrics design on you. Very cute. Love the square neck also. You are so sweet.
I am an experienced sewer, and I think you did amazingly well. Your pattern matching was spot on. Well done!!!!
You are such an inspiration! Can’t wait to see the process with the coat. as a little girl, my mother always made our spring coats. It truly was a labor of love.
Dear Kate, Wow! You have more skill than you think. Pattern matched too! You should ve proud. I've made a couple of A-line skirts in the past from cutting around them, and UA-cam tutorials for zips. I do have an actual.pattern for a long skirt, I've been putting off doing, even though I want to. I'm inspired by you today and will buy the fabric this week. Your tunuic looks great. Well done!
I enjoy that you have memories of the garments and fabrics. I have the same of my fabrics. Enjoy wearing your "Unplanned Project"☺
The overall flower pattern will be a lot more forgiving when cutting and sewing
Well done Kate! I will try it with a favourite blouse that is now t o o o tight.
Your tunic dress is beautiful. I am going to try doing the same . Thank you. 😊
Yes wash your old fabrics. They probably won't shrink. Washing will get rid of any odors... which I can't stand. When in doubt, wash and iron!
I love watching you create such beautiful things and taking us with you on your journey. I am always so very happy when it is time for a new post from you because you make my days so much better, in so many ways. I am truly your biggest fan - among many others!! Well done Kate
So very lovely Kate ! ! Make one in each fabric ! ! I think you would get a lot of use out of all of them.
That was a fascinating watch Kate, and so inspiring. I felt a thrill at the sound of the scissors cutting the cloth which tells me it's time I had a go! The finished tunic looks really well made and very good on you too!
Yes, always wash your fabric before making your garment. I love your videos, Kate, thank you for sharing with us ❤️ 🤗 ~ Nancy