Sew The Look: Featuring Itch To Stitch Seychelles Top
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- Today I’m excited to share my first Sew The Look outfit that I have planned for Fall. I hope you enjoy!
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
Description Updated 8/12/24
Finally a sewing conversation I can have with my partner 😂 We totally agree with your view on the economics of sewing. A handmade garments offers so much to the economy, environment, let alone mental health support. An 1hr of uninterrupted sewing and a cup of coffee saves lives 😂
😂😂😂 I couldn't agree more!
I always check the deep sales at Walmart and Target for clothing items that are very large sizes because often times the fabrics are more interesting than what you can find at the fabric stores around here. This past summer I found a beautiful black and white checked seersuckerish gathered skirt in an XXL for $1 at Walmart. I picked it all apart and made a Monty shirt out of it. It’s very light and cool. One of my favorite tops is a leopard print knit drop sleeve shirt made from a 3X tshirt (Walmart again) that I also got for $1. I’m so grateful that I found your channel. I was frustrated with the fabrics I could find around here. You introduced me to Minerva and Stylemaker. I love their fabrics!
Wow! That is awesome! I hope others are inspired by your story.
You are so right that clothing can also make great "yardage." I do this when thrifting as well!
In addition to environmentally conscious fabric, I also love supporting artisans when I can - Indian hand blocked fabric, Japanese indigo dyed fabric and selvedge denim (buying direct from maker). It makes the fabric that much more special knowing someone has already put so much love and care I into it, so it's doubled in my own make.
I completely agree with this!
You’ve done a very good job in explaining how sewing can be economical. When folks ask me, I usually say that it can be less expensive but more importantly, it’s my hobby and unlike other hobbies, I end up with something functional! I’m also an artist and that hobby leaves me with a lot of artwork and no more wall space!
You are exactly right! Our walls are also getting full with my daughter's work!
I took some tailoring classes in college. The instructor always emphasized that the garment's cost did not compare to ready to wear but instead should be based on the cost of the fabric, the notions and the pattern. Total those 3 and triple that number for the real value of your finished garment.
Sewing is a fantastic hobby and has benefits well beyond the monetary cost.
I completely agree!
Thank u-especially for the comments on perfection ,I do get caught up in that. I agree with u first + foremost I sew because it is my creative hobby + I love it.
I know it's really easy to get caught up in the "perfect."
I love your thoughts on perfection. Such a freeing perspective. Thank you. Your blouse is lovely!
I'm so glad you enjoyed that!
Whitney it is so much fun to watch you. I especially love 💕 your laugh. Your videos are not boring. You have some laughter in your video and you can laugh at yourself and you tell us that your sewing is not perfect. I always thought your makes would be perfect and it is really great to know that your 😮seams are not perfect!! Sorry I’m rambling.
Oh no! They are far from perfect, but they are pretty great and that's good enough 😉.
I have 2 vintage machines and I adore them. They are definitely work horses!
I love a good vintage machine!
ALSO, THRIFTING BUTTONS IS A GOOD PRACTICE. love your channel Whitney!!!
It TOTALLY is! I look for buttons on thrifted items as well as at flea markets and garage sales!
I started renovating sewing machines over a year ago. My recommendation for your son is to start first with a Singer zig zag from the fifties or early sixties. My reasons are they are all metal and built like tanks, parts and manuals are easily available, there are tons of these machines out there and they are cheap, there is a wealth of information on RUclips for fixing these singers (and to a lesser extent Kenmore machines). AndyTube has very detailed videos for these machines. The old black and gold straight stitch singers are wonderful, but may be too simple and straight forward for him....except that the paint and decals need gentle care.
AndyTube's favorite machine is the 403a. I recently found one and am saving it for a winter project.
Taking apart a sewing machine is great fun and much cheaper than taking apart a car.
Thank you so much!!!!! I am totally going to search for one for him. He is going to LOVE this!
Great explanation on the economical aspect! A couple of years ago I finished college (at the age of 38-39) and my exam paper was on the pros of choosing organic yarns over conventional. It was very interesting to dive into the science part of things. I've been sewing and knitting for 20+ years and I've really enjoy this months theme on your vlog. Even if I have practical experience I still love learning new ways of looking at things. And about the estate sales ... two years ago we bought an entire estate, stuff and all, and among the millions of things I found fabric. These fabrics will be part of my new approach to sewing more responsibly.
That's amazing! I love shopping estate sales as well!
So happy to see this up when I got home from the gym. I checked before leaving and it was not up, and I said a huge prayer for your mum. I am sooo happy it was just a little later. Thanks for keeping my days uplifted. 🙏🙏🙏💕
I'm so sorry about that! I'm at my parent's house and they are in a different time zone that I am in and I totally forgot to factor that in when I scheduled the video last night! Whoops!
@@TomKatStitchery no need to apologize I was just worried something was wrong. Hope things go well with your parents.
Thank you for the reminder about “perfection”! Wise advice! 👍🏻👍🏻
My pleasure!
I love the top you are wearing. The colour definitely suits you but also the fit of it gives you shape. It really does stand out for me. I also love the look you have created. Again, the fit makes such a difference and even though you have put on weight, you still are wearing a very flattering outfit. In Australia, we have a company called 'Upparell'. They take in textiles and up cycle them. I put all my unwanted fabric scraps into a box and for a minimal fee, they organise a company to collect the box (es) and take them away.
Thank you so much!
I would love to hear more about your vintage machine! I got a singer 99k about 2 years ago and I love it so much- I’m converted! The stitches on those machines are perfect and all the parts are replaceable if anything breaks.
Also I really hear you about people saying that sewing yourself should be cheaper. I think people tend to under value clothing- comparing everything to fast fashion. I think that’s more of a problem. But I also agree, definitely a lot of ways you bc an reduce your costs and environmental impact. Love the theme this month! ❤❤❤
Exactly! Our value of clothing as a culture has dropped dramatically in the last 50 years or so!
Love that top, looks so cute on you. I made my first Tessa Sheath yesterday and really like it. I pulled a thread by accident when I'd almost finished it and was so angry with myself. Listening you, the notion of perfection is overrated. I will fray check the wrong side and stop worrying about it.
Oh good! That's exactly what you should do!
Hi Witney I love your channel, thank you for all the work you put into it. I have several vintage machines hand cranks, and treadle. love the look of them for decoration in my sewing room. But they do get used, Ok they only do a basic stitch but I have yet to find a fabric they won’t sew and the stitch can be set up to be so tiny I can’t achevieve that on my modern machines, there is a lot going for them. Looking forward to more sew alongs and learning from your ideas and skill set.
I completely agree! Vintage machines are wonderful!
It’s a good soapbox to be on! Thank you for your vlog.
My pleasure!
I’m glad you mentioned the shoulders on the Seychelles top. Why do I not have this pattern?🤦🏻♀️ As my fitting and sewing improves it has been more cost effective to make my own garments in many cases. Of course a good fabric and pattern sale always helps😊 By the way, I love your Seychelles top!
I totally agree and thank you!
I LOVE the Seychelles top! I’ve made 3 this summer and wear them often. It’s a great pattern. The sleeves make it unique/special.
I agree! Also, Kennis did some real pattern drafting magic so the statement sleeves don't make me look like a line backer!
Gorgeous outfit!! It looks so put together and fantastic on you!
Thank you so much!
I couldn’t agree with you more, sewing is more than saving money! Sewing has gotten me through some terrible times in my life and when I sew there is no room for negative thoughts! I also feel that when you learn new techniques or ideas it is good for your brain too! Thanks for the great videos, you are a very knowledgeable person.
I completely agree! I think its a great way to keep our brains healthy as we age as well!
That blouse looks great on you.
Thank you so much!
I agree that you can make sewing more economical, I thrift a lot of yardage or remake a garment to suit me. I do want a boiled wool coat but I choked at the 50$ a yard fabric, so I chose a woven poly for my first try so not to waste expensive fabric. I’m not a person that would spend $150 on a coat as I thrift most of my clothes. Someday when I feel more accomplished with a big project I may. For now I thrift most of my notions and I’m big into reuse so sewing is fairly economical. But as you say it’s my creative outlet/hobby so I feel I’m worth some investment.
You are exactly right!
I wear white jeans year round too! I give my cotton scraps, which I primarily sew with, to my neighbor for her quilting projects.
A quilting buddy is a great idea!
Luv the top.. and I am all for white pants in the colder months.. its usually too warm anyways in the summer for white jeans 🙄.. the discussion for economy/better fabrics and the reasons for sewing was really great.. there is definitely a variety of reasons that people sew.. fit and variety I think is quite high on the list.. and the ability to sew exactly what you want in the color you want is one of the greatest things.. my biggest reasons came during the pandemic when I realized I didn't want to depend on "industry" to provide me the clothing I needed and wanted and at the same time I could be for conscientious about the purchases I do make 😊
I completely agree! Not having to rely on supply chains for my clothes (and my family's) has been a very nice perk!
I’m looking forward to learning how to set up an account. I recently acquired some lovely fabric, free but not in my color palette, so I want it to go to a good home. Loved this video, many good ideas. Who knows you may have steered your son into a career.
Oh good! I got that all filmed and set up over the weekend so I'm excited to share it!
Love the top! Reminds me that I bought the pattern, but still need to get fabric to make it! Your version of this look is more my style, but if someone wanted more of an exact duplicate, the Anna Allen Anthea blouse would be a great pattern choice.
You are so right!
Your top is lovely. I like the pleats at the top of the sleeve--interest but not to puffy. Another blouse I would consider for your inspiration top is the Love Notions Ballad Blouse or the Aria Button Down with just the collar stand and gather the back to the yoke instead of pleating. I really like the Ballad Blouse for the V neckline though.
Both suggestions would work!
Agreed! Not only is it so hard to find things that fit me but sewing helps me to forget about life for awhile 😅I always find myself grabbing a me made garment than a RTW. Fits better and I can choose the colors and prints that compliments my complexion. Sorry to hear about your mom 😞hopefully she will be ok 🙏🏻
I completely agree!
All of my sewing machines and fabric are ESD…Emotional Support Devices…😊 Love to clean them and adjust everything then sew, sew, sew…..Sewing and quilting as a hobby that can be expensive or as frugal as your budget and heart desires. I worked in Very Nice Department stores when I was in College…I cannot tell you how many patterns I have made from ready-to-wear I never purchased! Do what Whitney suggested and look at your more upscale clothing, see how it is made. I’ll just bet if you look at the inside…you can do better. Now, a couture purist will tell you they never use a serger. They do a lot by hand. And many times you may also learn or observe a ‘trick of the trade.’ Great video Whitney😊
You are so right! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The top is beautiful! Love the TED talk reference…😂
Thank you 😂.
Thanks for a great video, today! For your son, you could look at a Singer Featherweight 221 for him to refurbish. It is a straight stitch machine only, and he can get parts for it.
That's a great recommendation! Thank you!
OMGosh, Whitney. If your son figures out how to service sewing machines, he will make a mint! Dude and his son in Northwest Indiana charge a min of $100 per machine. They deliver the repaired machines to a different geographic area once per week. They keep busy too. Good luck to your son. Great idea, Mom.
If he gets this figured out and likes it, I'm totally going to suggest he start a little side hustle and see where it goes from there!
yay! I can't wait to hear about destashify!
Oh good!
The top is very pretty. I love the design. Hang in there with your food plan . Like you I’m also 5’2” tall. Since 2017 I found out I had hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, and diabetes. However I have lost 22 lbs. I still have a lot to go but feel so much better. Just like you though a lot of it is in the boobs. I have gone from almost a DD Cup to a C cup. I carry most of my weight (fat) in high hip. I have lost an inch there too. I basically just cut out all concentrated sweets, except for just once in a blue moon, and watching the carbs. Walking & few other exercises.
Yep. Whole foods and cutting out processed sugar seems to really be helping!
I love the seychelles top. I made it in a quilting batik cotton and one of linen. I love yours in rayon. I will have to make one in rayon to! Perhaps from the minerva exclusives. They have great prints.
I have a Seychelles in linen as well and, while they are both different, I love them both!
Love the top
Thank you so much!
I have the Sechelles pattern & really like it. Yours turned out so pretty!! Hoping your son has fun taking the machine apart!!
Thank you so much!
The style and color look great on you! Good video!!
You might check good will or the thrift stores for a machine for your son to work on!
That's exactly where I'm going to start looking!
I still have my mother's semi industrial Singer which she got before i was born and I'm over 50 ! It's all metal - bullet proof and indeed sand proof (she bought it while she lived in Kuwait). Hope you find your son something interesting to renovate.
I bet that sewing machine is amazing!
@@TomKatStitchery It is and sews through pretty much anything. I showed a friend how you change stitches by opening it up and swapping out one strangely shaped cog for a different shape one last night :)
That was a fun video. I don’t have the Seychelles pattern but think I could make a similar look with the Montrose. I still haven’t tried that pattern yet but it’s on my “make this soon” list.
You're right! With a little sleeve hacking and a neckline change, you could hack the Montrose.
We can use the same argument for knitting!
100%!
I really like this top and if it goes on sale again I may purchase it. Just not a fan of all the printing, cutting, and taping that is required for pdf patterns! I have my Mother's old Morse sewing machine that she got around 1956 and I learned to sew on it. It's definitely been a workhorse and I have no plans to give it away!
I bet that machine is amazing!
You can purchase oversized clothes at Goodwill and thrift shops, cut them apart and use them with you own patterns too.
That's a great idea!
You look more beautiful than the Inso! Great job.
Thats so kind! Thank you!
Sewing is only as expensive as you want it to be! Typically I buy patterns when they have the sales, thank goodness for them! I typically only buy fabric when it's on sale and when it is on sale I rarely go over $6/metre Canadian. My goal when I sew is, if I can't buy the notions/fabric for the cost of what I can buy it at Walmart, I don't do it! I will go to the second hand stores and see if I can thrift what I'm looking for instead. I can't afford to shop full retail for clothing or fabric/notions so when I see something similar to what I want at the thrift store for mere pennies compared to the original price (often plus size stuff still has tags on them!) I grab them! I picked up a beautiful classic Lane Bryant shirt waist dress in black with tiny white polka dots for $15 Canadian, that wouldn't even cover the duty and gas to drive to the US to buy it!
I completely agree! As you know, I LOVE a good thrift find. It just makes sense!
@@TomKatStitcheryknowing the ins and outs of thrifting makes all the difference! You know I love anything lime and lots don't, I found a handbag with the foam wrap on all the buckles all the tags still on, 100% real leather for $13 ! It retailed for $180 and change!
@@cecilehoare3053 that’s amazing!!!! Those are the best finds!
OMG, I am right there with you on where I gain weight! Boobs, midsection, and face! And, I have to lose a LOT of weight before my boobs look even a little bit smaller. It’s a bit of a struggle, because I don’t want to NOT like my body. That’s just a recipe for unhappiness, but there are definitely some things that are challenging.
I completely agree!
I consider cost of pattern for projects. But I figure the more times I use the same pattern the less that pattern costs me per project. It’s one of the reasons I love basics patterns or patterns with a lot of options (I’m looking at you Love Notions 😃). The more I can use, reuse, and restyle a pattern, the more miles I can get out of it and the less I spend per project.
Exactly!
You are exactly right!
Ok, I’m old. I know it, and really, the good old days?, but the cost of fabric just blows me away!!!
😂 I get it!
For me it is all about the fit! I cannot buy a pair of pants in any brand RTW and have them fit. Not even leggings!
I agree! While my issue is tops, I completely agree!
My Viking is still in the shop, waiting for the technician to find a part, as they don’t make parts for the #1 anymore. :(
That is so frustrating!
@@TomKatStitchery fortunately I do have my Pfaff zigzag and button holes, and my Janome HD9 (which I love), but I miss my Viking.
Where are the links? Thanks
They are in the description box below the video. If you are watching on a computer, tablet or device, you will see a couple of lines of text right underneath the title of the video. You can click show more or the down arrow and all the links will drop down!
Whitney I only like sewing with cashmere and silk 😭😭😭😭 just kidding (kinda)
😂😂😂 I, too, enjoy sewing and wearing cashmere and silk, when I'm able!
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$23 under and sewing therapy besides--great economy!
I agree!
Time spent at my sewing machine is the best therapy; even when sewing a simple craft project.