Like several other people have said, the blanket stitch to hold on poppers or snaps looks really good, but I can't quite visualize the angles. If you were going to do a tutorial, that would be the one I would like. Thanks for the overview on all the things from your class!
I do love the buttonhole stitch on a snap, or popper. Thanks for showing us. The double lapped zipper was basically how we installed all the zippers in the 70’s I still will do that if I don’t feel an invisible zipper is worth doing.
I'm really hoping to learn the blanket stitch for holding on poppers, wow, looks great! I have wanted to use it for adding the hook and bar pieces to pants waitsbands above a fly zip. They didn't look like that! 😂 Need to go to sewing school!! Hahaha
Sewing for homework sounds like a lot of fun. I Iove the blanket stitches around the poppers, so sweet. I will definitely try that if I use them for a project.
What a comprehensive skills class. I'm in awe. I am going to be taking all of these and making my own 'sample book' for referecnce - homework for myself as you suggested 😁 I've been picking up skills as I needed them eg: a double lapped zip for a circle skirt, and I finished the hem with bias tape - but invisible/turned under to the inside. But I've not really practised many hand sewing techniques, nor most of those curves and angles pieces. Not to mention the buttonholes. :D I know of the buttonhole stitch, I used a version as a kid to make friendship bracelets, but I've not used it in sewing yet. P.S. I'm very glad you kept your first attempt to show us. I don't care that it's 'imperfect". It's not; It's realistic. I know it will help me know what I'm looking for in that 'intermediate' stage. I can see the perfect book reference, and my crummy first attempt, and theres's your inbetween one - oh, you also had trouble with this corner staying flat, etc. Thank-you for taking the time to show us and go through all you learnt. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much, this is such a nice comment. One, I'm happy that the video is helpful. I really thought "I'd want to see this", but was worried everyone would want tutorials. So it means a lot you see value in it. Second, seeing value in the "middle" stage is so lovely too. So thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment!
Thank you! I’ve been overwhelmed with teaching myself sowing the past year and want 2025 to be the year to ACTUALLY do it. Exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed to your channel thank you
You can do it! If you want, you can find the link to my Discord in the description of the video. It's a very nice group and you'll find a lot of support with your projects there.
this is a great video, very helpful. Because often we wanna learn something but just so many videos and starting points. with a video like a that you get not just the starting point but like the whole way. if you know what I mean
Very methodical teaching, looks like. I'm sure it's tedious, while it's going on, but sewing is so much more satisfying, if you have all the basic skills down pat. I remember teaching myself these things from books, back in the 90's. Not much has changed, seems like 😅
Wow, you've covered a lot of ground in that class! Very impressed with your hand stitches (and for not giving up!). Have you used any of the new skills you've learnt in your own home sewing in any way or do you think you would put them to use in the future? Or do you see these new skills as mostly applicable to costumes? I know some skills overlap (like those trusty French seams!)
It's going to sound terrible, but... I'm mostly lazy when sewing for myself 🫣 The issues with those skills is that they're all more time intensive. (Like, if I can sew a button on with my machine, I'll definitely do that.) I guess it'd come in handy if I wanted to do something super fancy.
I am terrible at zippers on machine, so all my zippers are hand done couture only. In the same way I end up hand finishing seams, bands, etc as I have zero patience on a machine but endless for hand work. 😂 Cool to see all the techniques tho!
@LaFraiseSews Be delighted! I have excellently tiny stitches 😄 It is a pain when I would like to finish anything fast - I know I will be unpicking forever if I try a machine.
Noted! My preferred method is actually working the opposite way as what we learned at school, so I'll have a think about which one I feel like promoting ha ha
Thank you for your comment! It's a 3 year programme. Introduction to sewing was from September to January and now we're starting the costume workshops. I have no clue what I'm doing after, but I have 3 years to figure it out... so I guess it's OK? 🫣
Slits and facings are the hardest things for me to do. Idk if it's that I'm bad at ironing or manipulating fabric at the sewing machine, but I avoid those things at all costs 😂
Nice overview, but what is the difference between the lapped zipper and the invisible zipper? Just the size of the zipper itself, meaning the teeth and pull or also something in the technique? You show it so quickly it’s difficult to see the invisible zipper to compare. Thanks
Sorry, it's true that I did so many invisible zippers in my time, I just took it for granted everyone knew what it looks like. The invisible zipper is a fully different zipper in itself, like you mentioned. It is also sewn differently, the fabric meets almost like if it were a seam. So no laps over an invisible zipper, more like a zipper hiding in a seam. Is it clearer like this?
I'd love to know what are French equivalents of each of the stitches. This is not a thing you learn fro your French textbook and since I learn French I'd love to know the equivalents of English names. It can be a link to a site I can trust with translations, because you never know this day and age on the internet. Also, as a beginner, I can actually use this as a small curriculum for myself. I do learn hand stitches and I do learn how to use a sewing machine but I never thought of going through all the seams first and learning other things later. Ah, the 1/3 scale skirt! Not the smallest I have sewn but the standard. I am learning to sew for BJDs which usually come in 1/3 and 1/4 up to 1/6 standard scale (there are smaller ones, too), and it the best size for me - not too small, not too big but big enough for intricate details. For hand sewing - 1/6 (Barbie) is pretty much enough).
Hey, no worries, I can list them here. With the big caveat that people seem to use the same names for different seams, so take into account that those aren't the final word for the names. In order they appear on screen: - Point de bâti/ faux fil - Point avant droit (gathers) - Point arrière - Point piqûre - Point d'ourlet - Point de chausson (the overlock stitch) - Point coulé
Like several other people have said, the blanket stitch to hold on poppers or snaps looks really good, but I can't quite visualize the angles. If you were going to do a tutorial, that would be the one I would like. Thanks for the overview on all the things from your class!
Noted!
I do love the buttonhole stitch on a snap, or popper. Thanks for showing us. The double lapped zipper was basically how we installed all the zippers in the 70’s I still will do that if I don’t feel an invisible zipper is worth doing.
Yes, I was absolutely mind blown, I had never installed a zipper that way! Only visible or invisible.
This is amazing for those who can't afford or have the time to go into fashion/history related major, I truly appreciate it ❤
I’m glad it can be helpful ☺️
So nice to visualise all we"ve already learnt ! Thanks :)
I forgot to mention the cartridge pleats... But I don't think many people want to make those at home 😄
I'm really hoping to learn the blanket stitch for holding on poppers, wow, looks great! I have wanted to use it for adding the hook and bar pieces to pants waitsbands above a fly zip. They didn't look like that! 😂 Need to go to sewing school!! Hahaha
This is really a great resource and thank you for taking the time to outline a "course" for basic education!
You're welcome, I'm very glad it was helpful!
Sewing for homework sounds like a lot of fun. I Iove the blanket stitches around the poppers, so sweet. I will definitely try that if I use them for a project.
Better to use a thread « forte » if you have some. Or double your thread if you don’t have a special strong one.
What a comprehensive skills class. I'm in awe. I am going to be taking all of these and making my own 'sample book' for referecnce - homework for myself as you suggested 😁 I've been picking up skills as I needed them eg: a double lapped zip for a circle skirt, and I finished the hem with bias tape - but invisible/turned under to the inside. But I've not really practised many hand sewing techniques, nor most of those curves and angles pieces. Not to mention the buttonholes. :D I know of the buttonhole stitch, I used a version as a kid to make friendship bracelets, but I've not used it in sewing yet.
P.S. I'm very glad you kept your first attempt to show us. I don't care that it's 'imperfect". It's not; It's realistic. I know it will help me know what I'm looking for in that 'intermediate' stage. I can see the perfect book reference, and my crummy first attempt, and theres's your inbetween one - oh, you also had trouble with this corner staying flat, etc.
Thank-you for taking the time to show us and go through all you learnt. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much, this is such a nice comment. One, I'm happy that the video is helpful. I really thought "I'd want to see this", but was worried everyone would want tutorials. So it means a lot you see value in it.
Second, seeing value in the "middle" stage is so lovely too. So thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment!
Thank you for sharing this, we appreciate the effort you have made to share this, ❤
Thank you!
Thank you! I’ve been overwhelmed with teaching myself sowing the past year and want 2025 to be the year to ACTUALLY do it. Exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed to your channel thank you
You can do it! If you want, you can find the link to my Discord in the description of the video. It's a very nice group and you'll find a lot of support with your projects there.
congrats on completing your class!!
Thank you!! Now the fun things begin!
I’m totally going to work my way through this list!
Yay, good luck! 🙌
this is a great video, very helpful. Because often we wanna learn something but just so many videos and starting points. with a video like a that you get not just the starting point but like the whole way. if you know what I mean
Thank you so much for your comment. That is what I was hoping it would bring ☺️
i would love a blanket stitch tutorial for the loop yours look so neat ! ❤
Noted!
Very methodical teaching, looks like. I'm sure it's tedious, while it's going on, but sewing is so much more satisfying, if you have all the basic skills down pat. I remember teaching myself these things from books, back in the 90's. Not much has changed, seems like 😅
We didn't reinvent the wheel 😄
Several things I did not know and a number of them I have not practiced nearly enough. Definitely need to work on my hand sewing skills.
Wow, you've covered a lot of ground in that class! Very impressed with your hand stitches (and for not giving up!).
Have you used any of the new skills you've learnt in your own home sewing in any way or do you think you would put them to use in the future? Or do you see these new skills as mostly applicable to costumes? I know some skills overlap (like those trusty French seams!)
It's going to sound terrible, but... I'm mostly lazy when sewing for myself 🫣 The issues with those skills is that they're all more time intensive. (Like, if I can sew a button on with my machine, I'll definitely do that.) I guess it'd come in handy if I wanted to do something super fancy.
Beautiful blanket stitches on the poppers! How many of those skills had you already practiced?
Thanks ☺️
So helpful to know! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Such an informative and educational video! Thank you!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
I am terrible at zippers on machine, so all my zippers are hand done couture only. In the same way I end up hand finishing seams, bands, etc as I have zero patience on a machine but endless for hand work. 😂
Cool to see all the techniques tho!
Ha ha that's great because you end up with couture finishes everywhere... want to sew my zippers? I have no patience by hand ha ha
@LaFraiseSews Be delighted! I have excellently tiny stitches 😄
It is a pain when I would like to finish anything fast - I know I will be unpicking forever if I try a machine.
insanely helpful, thanks!
Yay, I'm glad you think it's useful! ☺️
Loved watching this! thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! If you know a foolproof method for zipper fly insertion, I'd love to see a tutorial.
Noted! My preferred method is actually working the opposite way as what we learned at school, so I'll have a think about which one I feel like promoting ha ha
Thank you, what a great video! How long is the total program and what type of work do you hope to do upon finishing the program?
Thank you for your comment! It's a 3 year programme. Introduction to sewing was from September to January and now we're starting the costume workshops.
I have no clue what I'm doing after, but I have 3 years to figure it out... so I guess it's OK? 🫣
Brilliant!!
Thanks ☺️
This is wonderful thanks for sharing!!Constantly trying to know what I don’t know yet 😭
Slits and facings are the hardest things for me to do. Idk if it's that I'm bad at ironing or manipulating fabric at the sewing machine, but I avoid those things at all costs 😂
Like everything, I swear you get used to it (but it's hard to go through the learning stage!)
Nice overview, but what is the difference between the lapped zipper and the invisible zipper? Just the size of the zipper itself, meaning the teeth and pull or also something in the technique? You show it so quickly it’s difficult to see the invisible zipper to compare. Thanks
Sorry, it's true that I did so many invisible zippers in my time, I just took it for granted everyone knew what it looks like.
The invisible zipper is a fully different zipper in itself, like you mentioned. It is also sewn differently, the fabric meets almost like if it were a seam. So no laps over an invisible zipper, more like a zipper hiding in a seam.
Is it clearer like this?
Piping, especially on a corner 🙈good job!
Not my favourite, but sometimes, it has to be done 😅
I'd love to know what are French equivalents of each of the stitches. This is not a thing you learn fro your French textbook and since I learn French I'd love to know the equivalents of English names. It can be a link to a site I can trust with translations, because you never know this day and age on the internet.
Also, as a beginner, I can actually use this as a small curriculum for myself. I do learn hand stitches and I do learn how to use a sewing machine but I never thought of going through all the seams first and learning other things later.
Ah, the 1/3 scale skirt! Not the smallest I have sewn but the standard. I am learning to sew for BJDs which usually come in 1/3 and 1/4 up to 1/6 standard scale (there are smaller ones, too), and it the best size for me - not too small, not too big but big enough for intricate details. For hand sewing - 1/6 (Barbie) is pretty much enough).
Hey, no worries, I can list them here. With the big caveat that people seem to use the same names for different seams, so take into account that those aren't the final word for the names.
In order they appear on screen:
- Point de bâti/ faux fil
- Point avant droit (gathers)
- Point arrière
- Point piqûre
- Point d'ourlet
- Point de chausson (the overlock stitch)
- Point coulé
@@LaFraiseSews Ooh, merci beaucoup a mille fois!