AVOID THIS PATTERN! S9538 Plus 6 Alternatives You Can Make Instead
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2023
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Description of the Almost Car Crash starts at 6:58
I'm a fan of the Big 4, but this 1940's peasant blouse is one to skip. There are just infinitely easier patterns out there.
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Starting with pattern pieces 3 & 4 wouldn’t have confused me because even after 40 years of sewing clothes I didn’t know they were numbered in order of construction 😂
Wow! I’ve been sewing for over 50 years and I did not realize the pattern pieces were numbered according to the order of construction!😳😎Very cool!
Me either!
I never knew that either and have also been sewing over 50 years. 🤔
I didn't realize that either, particularly since the pattern pieces that are required often depend on what specific view you're making.
Oh wow! Glad you are okay. Your title should have been. "Skip this pattern, it LITERALLY almost killed me." As click bait. haha
Oh my! My granddaughter and I watched that video several times. I’m so glad no one was hurt. God Bless!❤
God is good all the time🙌🏻🕊️🙌🏻
What a crazy accident Jen! I'm so glad you're both ok💕
Bless you! Oh my goodness! What a scare just out of the blue! So very glad you and she are okay- what a blessing!
Praise God no one was hurt! You're not kidding about the thunder, we were in Florida last week. I don't comment often, but I like your content and appreciate you sharing God's word. And I'm from Ohio! Blessings
You just never know what will happen. I am so happy that everyone was OK.
So glad no body was hurt, it was a truly shocking incident.
Going back to the pattern.....like you I struggled and cursed that gusset and my fabric nearly ended up as cleaning rags.
Like you, I also pieced the paper pattern and couldn't understand how it fitted beautifully on the paper.
Like you I cobbled together the first one I made and made a wearable top but I was determined not to let it beat me.
Like you, I made another one.
This time, I did my tailor tacks in two different colours. Red for the large ones and green for the small ones.
Oh my goodness! The pattern came together absolutely perfectly.
I am so pleased I managed to overcome the difficulties in this pattern and just wanted to share the easy solution!
I'm off to make my third one now!
Regards, Joyce.
By the way, my handle " the fat controller" comes from my time working for a world famous, American slimming club!
So - traditional eastern European pheasant blouses drafted from body measurements do include a gusset. I think it supposed to keep the fit under the arms closer. I struggle with a lot of fabric under the arms in dolman and raglan type garments. I actually might try this pattern in a 12. Jan - it looks gorgeous on you with a beautiful, drapey fit.
OMG!!! So glad you're OK!
I'm glad everyone is ok. It concerns me, though, that some of your pictures fell away from the wall and the window. You may want to consider having an inspector come out and take a good hard look at where that wall attaches to the ceiling, foundation, and other walls. I'd also show him the video.
That's crazy! My friend lives on a T intersection too and once had a woman hit her house with a car. She was dressed as a witch for Halloween and her spiked heel boots got caught underneath the gas pedal. Glad nobody was hurt.
What a shock! 😮 So pleased no one was hurt! 🤗 Take care ..Andrea xx
First of all that top is really pretty but on my goodness what a hassle to make. Btw, are you telling me that the pieces are numbered and then you work them in that order? That is mind blowing, I never knew that. Now.... I will never get over that footage and how you and that lady were saved from tragedy. You've done something good in life lady, to be saved like that ❤xxxx
I never knew that either
Oh wow! I'm glad you were filming! That was neat!
That was so scary to watch! I’m so glad everyone’s ok, but wow! Your tops are lovely. 💞
Thank God everyone was fine! 🙏
Hi Jen! Sorry this one wrecked your nerves! It still looks lovely on you 😀. OMG!!!!!! You could have been out of here!!! I didn't realize this was sooooo close. Glad you're ok.
🤯 Well, that was shocking!! Glad that you, your house and the driver walked away unscathed!! RE: The Simplicity 1940's Peasant Blouse pattern I have the original pattern from my mother's stash! In the California town I grew up in peasant blouse type of styles are EXTREMELY common (I am including the "Mexican" embroidered dresses, both tops and dresses with yokes or neck bands, etc.). All of the blouses and dresses that I saw and made have gussets. Moving north to the SFBay area, my step-daughter found and loved this peasant dress she got from a Thrift store. It had a casing of elastic in the "bodice" that gave it empire (kind of like the 1820's, Jane Austin type of) style. I noted that it was made from a simple cotton and the seams had not been finished (so there was some fraying - I serged them). I figured it had was homemade. The thing is, when she raised her arms (even slightly - like to rest her arms on the table) the sides of the dress hiked up which hiked up the whole dress. So, she was always pulling it down. (She seemed oblivious to pulling it down. I wasn't.) Of course, if you make a blouse which doesn't have an elastic casing for the waist &/or your shirt isn't cropped so that when you lift your arms, you're letting everyone know what bra you're wearing &/or you don't tuck your shirt in, there is no problem. But if you put a gusset under the arm there is never a problem.
Thankful that neither you or her were hurt. His eye is truly on the sparrow and us too!
Glory to God for protecting you two 😊
Oh my goodness! That accident could've been so much worse. You and the driver were blessed for sure. Wow! I've checked out a couple of the patterns you mentioned and I just might have to add a couple of them to my pattern files. I liked several of them. Thanks!
Thank the Lord that you have a steep drainage ditch and that woman’s car didn’t go into your house and more importantly, into you!
Thank you for the warning on this pattern, as well as the alternative options. It’s nice to know when something isn’t even worth attempting! I’ve always thought that the bit about “pieces numbered the first time they are used” meant that they’re numbered in the diagrams the first time they’re pictured and then the number is no longer shown. It definitely makes so more sense for them to be numbered in order!
omgosh so glad youre both okay God is truly watching over you
Your tops look just great, the coloured one is really lovely. I have had patterns that just don't seem to make sense and they also will not get made again.
Thank goodness for drainage ditches and that you are both okay 🤗❤
So glad that no one was injured and that you didn’t suffer any property damage.
Oh Jen! First… Praise God neither the lady nor you were hurt or worse! That was terrifying to see. But, God protected you and I truly am thanking Him now! As always, I value your advice on sewing and anything else you share… if you found the pattern to be difficult… I wouldn’t stand a chance. Thank you for sharing the other pattern and drafting options. Again… I am so thankful you ok! ❤
I saw the incident on instagram. Glad to hear nobody was hurt. It was a close call with your new machine though 😮
Jen, that could have been so much worse - as the saying goes - ‘there but for the grace of God’. I’m so glad you are both ok (not to mention the new machine, your beautiful stained glass panel and Michelle’s artwork!) and the house, of course. I imagine your garden is quite badly churned up, though. Thank God you had that raised area that changed the trajectory of the car. Re. the pattern, it is comforting to know I’m not alone with certain sewing related struggles. Hope you’ve got over the shock - kind regards from Penny 😊💕
So glad all is fine. Love your peasant tops!
I’m so happy everyone and your house is okay 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the pattern review ❤
It sure looked and sounded like she hit your house! Thankful all is good!
I am very glad you are OK
Wow! My mouth dropped! Thank goodness you are ok! I can’t believe you got that on video! Thanks for the heads up on that pattern! I’ve been looking for a peasant top pattern I will be avoiding that one 😊
Oh, my! Makes a problem with a gusset seem not so important. Glad no one was injured.
What a blessing that both of you are well. Thanks for sharing the experiences. Even those of you that know what you’re doing encounter bad pattern instructions.
Your son’s video just aired on the ABC Houston news. So glad everyone is ok.
BTW, I watch your videos every week but never comment. Eek. Suppose there are a lot of non-commenters but just know we love your content and enjoy watching.
Thanks for letting me knjow! Also thanks for watching -
Wow, thank you Jesus! I am so thankful you did not get hurt and the driver also. btw... your hair looks great!
Thanks Jen for the heads-up. I cut it out but have not cut into my fabric yet. Perfect timing, I'm gonna change pattern. So glad you are safe!
OMGoodness, that was scary. Glad neither of you were injured. God is good.
Hi Jen! Been following your blog for awhile and enjoy very much. Smiled at your dismay to gussets insertion. Have sewn many 18th century shifts and men's shirts. Boy did I learn how to insert a few. Even learned how to French seam them. Gussets are not really different. A little futzy😅. You will do better next time. Stitch on!
I made a peasant top with this 1970-year Simplicity Super Simple 9231 pattern. I was around 14 years old. It did not have gussets.
I also made a coordinating pair of elastic waist pants with one seam. Probably a Simplicity Jiffy pattern.
I think I might have that pattern!
you made it CTV canada morning news this morn...i missed this video but totally recognized you when the intro clip came on ..glad everyone is ok
WHAT!!!!! Canada? This thing is just bonkers. Thanks for letting me know!
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom lol yup. it was kinda cool to see you on and love they included your channel description and what you do...equal promo and accident info👍. im so glad the car didnt go through your window...it freaks me out thinking about it
You need some cement posts in front of your house!
I can't believe that she didn't actually hit your house with the way that all happened or at least not worse than to just rattle it!
When you showed that the underarm had a gusset, I was puzzled. I thought those were for more fitted designs. I've never seen a fitted peasant blouse - maybe one with darts, but even then, not terribly fitted.
It's so refreshing to hear you giving God the glory in preventing a worse outcome. Thank you for that and for the verses.
Wow! That is wild. Distracted driving is dangerous :0
I was really intrigued by the gusset and sorry to hear that it was a mess to deal with. Also, so very happy that you’re okay.
Oh, Jen so glad no one was hurt and your house was not hit it was a miracle I love you.
Oh my word. So glad you both are ok. Thank God for his protection.
Jen, I am glad you are okay. My mother used to say gussets were hard.
😱Oh thank God! He had His hands on that situation for sure. So glad you both were not harmed 🙌🏽
Thanks for giving us advice on this pattern.
Glad you're okay! ❤
Yep me too! Mostly I'm glad Crystal is ok.
God bless for pattern review b4 I got it and regarding the accident glad all safe
Thanks Sherry!
The black and white pieced blouse is gorgeous. It’s a shame that something as simple as a peasant blouse was made so difficult by adding an unnecessary gusset. I am so thankful for the Lord’s protection when the car crashed. Love you bunches. 😘💗
You know I'd be so happy if the worst had happened! No comparison between here and the presence of Jesus. I'll meet you at the Eastern Gate, k? 😘🤗
I’ve placed gussets in before and I have never found them easy. I thought I had the Folkwear peasant blouse pattern, but I don’t have it. I will be looking now at any peasant blouse pattern to see if they use gussets.
Happy to learn that the driver was not hurt. Praises❤
LOL where were you a month ago?! I saw this pattern and fell in love. After pulling my hair out, I finally turned the instruction paper like you did and managed to get it together. The pattern now has an X on it. You're right, a peasant blouse shouldn't be this hard!
You're the reason I tried it. I remember you saying that it was a pain.
I made a peasant blouse in 4-H during 4th grade. I have one of the patterns that you recommended -good! I need to make it one of these days. Currently making our one year old granddaughter a flowered peasant dress. I found free dimensions and instructions for it online.
Love the tops my goodness glad everyone was OK ❤
Wow! So glad you both were okay! God is good!🙌
Thank you, Jen! It is such a cute top! Gussets are tricky at first glance, but they have great function. I like this pattern, and I love your tops! Oh my! I am thankful there were no injuries.
🙏❤️
Yes, everyday miracles indeed! ❤
Praise God !! Truly angels were there to stop the car! Now I want to add my two cents about patterns. Some pattern instructions and patterns can make a person scream. So I agree with you! Ive been sewing since 1972. Patterns back then, according to my late mom, were easier than her patterns of the 30s and 40s. Their patterns had no marking, only holes . They were expected to be smarter I suppose. I did not learn sewing in school and it shows. :D Enjoyed your video!
I am so glad everyone is OK.
I am like so many others who didn’t notice the sewing order according to the pieces. Thankfully no one was hurt in that accident. I always believe in guardian angels.
Although it gave you a challenge it looks quite nice on you. Thanks for the warning.
God is Good! thanks for the review. that pattern is on my list for this summer. hugs and prayers.
I saw your Instagram story with the scary car calamity and wow! It was so frightening. You were so calm, Jen. Thank the Lord all’s well that ends well. As for those gussets in a simple peasant top, I can only wonder. Why, Simplicity, why?!😫 So glad everything is okay!
Good to know! I almost picked up that pattern at the JoAnn's Simplicity pattern sale this last week, but then decided that I didn't need it. Wasn't listed as an Easy or Jiffy pattern, which I thought was very odd, so I passed on it. An underarm gusset?!? Why??? I've got other peasant-style top patterns that I can use if I want a top. Like you, I also made a peasant top in jr. high sewing class (early 70's). Sewing (and cooking) was a required class for girls back then, so every girl made at least one peasant top she wore to school and made a simple draw-string bag for carrying gym clothes to/from school. As for the accident: WOW!!! Praise God you and that woman weren't hurt!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey Jan I made that top and I did have trouble with it but I turned the pattern pieces the way you showed it and it worked I even was able to march my fabric under the arms on both side,and I’m a newish sewist😊
Don’t know how to insert pictures
Since “stuff bounce off the wall” make sure your foundation is ok!
Wow! How scary. So happy the to hear everyone was okay. As for the pattern, it looked like there were two sets of notches- single ones & double ones. Maybe I’m “odd” but as soon as you held it up… it made sense to me.😉. Sorry it gave you so much grief but like you said, you don’t have to make it again. Better luck with your next project.❤
Hi Jen, I saw you on our local news tonight and looked up your channel! I'm so glad no one was hurt. You have some great videos, I've never been good at sewing clothes for myself. I make different types of dolls and can sew clothes for them with no problem. I wish you the best of luck with your channel!! Go Jags!!!
You could easily sew for yourself! Try a t-shirt sometime. It's the easiest thing in the world and knowing how to sew at all will transfer right over. And if you ever want to talk about sewing then this is the place to come!
Glad for a happy ending! Yes, He is so very good!
Some patterns confuse me, I am glad I am not the only one. God was with you and the driver of the car, what a shock. Two weeks ago, on Sunday afternoon I heard a very loud thump. I looked out and there had been an accident in front of our house. A car went left of center and hit a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the couple on the motorcycle were killed. Their bodies were lying in the street motionlessly and torn apart. It was such a helpless feeling knowing there was nothing we could do except provide sheets to cover their bodies. When our neighbor saw that I was bringing something to cover their bodies he walked up and got them from me and told me to go back to the house that I did not need to see what he had. I had no intention of going to the bodies and was grateful he came to me. We came together as God's people and just prayed. I pray they knew the Lord; their lives were taken in an instant. They were from out of town and were coming off the parkway of the Blue Ridge Mtns. after a day enjoying their ride. Please be in prayer for their families and the young lady who hit them. She was 20 years old and never even hit her brakes. I cannot imagine what she is going through; her life changed forever in a second knowing she took 2 lives. The families of the couple need our prayers.
Oh my goodness, what a horrific thing. Bless your heart. I will definitely pray for the young lady and the families of the couple involved. Praying is just so important, the most important thing we can do. God really used you!
Blessings to all!
Wow Jen, that was miraculous no one was hurt. It really looked as if the car hit your house since the stained glass piece and the little picture came off the wall. Are they sure the car didn't bounce back from the impact? Hope all is well with our house and you are correct, God was ( and always is) in control. So glad to see it wasn't worse and you nor the driver were injured. Love your tops despite how much of a headache they sound like it was to make them. I also wanted to tell you that your hair looks so pretty pulled back. :)
Oh my word, thank God you’re OK that is crazy that you got that on film like that
Wow, that must have been scary for both of you! Regarding the pattern, there should be no need for a gusset in raglan sleeve construction. The shaping for arm mobility is built in to the raglan, that's kind of the whole point of the raglan shape lol. A square under arm gusset is used quite commonly in historical garments that are constructed solely from rectangles/squares like shifts and shirts. They can be a bit puzzling to sew the first few times but like anything in sewing, it's a learned skill. Your tops turned out pretty cute regardless of the frustration with the wacky pattern.
Glad all is well.
Just found this video after seeing it on TikTok! I'm so glad no one was hurt! Glad your neighbor added the outside footage to go along with what happened on the inside. What are the odds that you were filming at the same time this happened? Will be showing this to my subscribers this weekend.
Thanks for coming
That was quite a video. I thought the review of a simplicity pattern was very interesting….. and then I saw the flying car. I love that you took all in stride. And the stained glass was okay too. Amazing
I don't understand why they put a gusset in a peasant blouse pattern with a sleeve that short. I think putting up some kind of heavy metal fence or a row of very large rocks (between the road and your house) would be necessary. You both were lucky this time. My neighbor on the hill above my house, had a truck to slip out of gear and hit my TNT metal carport. The truck totaled my carport, destroyed my extra lawnmower, and many other things. The neighbor had a large building built where that truck was setting (when it slipped out of gear). I feel much safer now that the building is between us. If it had not been for the TNT carport, that truck would have gone through my house (killing me). Yes. I had another TNT metal carport installed where the other one was. I was shown in a dream where to install the first TNT all Metal Carport (which saved my life and my home).
Oh, my thanks for that info ,I liked that pattern, too.
Wow! I am so glad everyone was safe……. God is good!
Truly frightening traffic accident! So glad neither of you was injured! 🎊 After that, the pattern frustrations were probably a minor blip on your radar, I guess. 😂 Hopefully that’ll become only a hair raising story to tell your grandchildren someday.
Thanks I just bought this one.
OMG! God is so good all the time Jen🙏 Yes, He is in control all the time. Glad no one was hurt.
Jen, you need to look at your video. It looks like the driver hit your house and bounced off. The collision knocked the stained glass piece off the window and a decoration hanging on the wall to the right of the window. Check your house again.
I saw this on the news and then came here 😮
The fabric print is great. God is good all the time!
I first saw this on insta. Praise God and all His glory!
haha, I made a 6-gored skirt with a side zipper from a pattern in my 8th grade home-ec class! Funny about those things that we remember forever! It was bell-shaped, a muted green brushed denim with little stars all over it (from Cloth World) !
The Lord was certainly with you and the woman in the car. Thank God for everyday miracles! FYI, just wanted to let you know Tiana’s Closet has a few PDF patterns tat can be either sent to a printer or downloaded and pieced together for a peasant style top and a couple that can be modified from a dress to a top for the same affect. She has some really nice patterns on her site, they are all free, and she usually uploads 2 or more patterns every week. Even with all the problems, your tops come out looking beautiful.
I have made gussets for my husband’s work shirts many times, just opened up the arm and side seams a few inches, cut out the squares and sewed them in. My husband is a big guy and needs the extra fabric to be able to move comfortably. I think it is one of those sewing jobs we do when there is a need, so we figure it out. I think your struggle was because you were trying to follow the pattern directions and over thinking it!
Oh thank heavens for drainage ditches.. So glad you are both ok.. What a shock... Oh yea.. your top is pretty .. too much work though as you say
Oh I never knew you used pattern pieces in number order! And I’ve been sewing for 50 years! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Oh wow! God is SO good. Ya, I don't think there is a need for a gusset in a peasant blouse. A long time ago, I watched a professional tailor making upscale men's suit pants. She said gussets are only used because the fabric they cut from us not wide enough off the bolt to allow for the crotch curve, so gussets are used.🌻