Please do more sew along tutorials. You’re the only one that shows every step. Other people go so fast and don’t think of us newbie beginners sewers. Thanks!
This teacher is approved by a Mexican mom. The way she teaches is the way a professional teacher should conduct herself without being condescending. She actually teaches with dignity and respect towards her students. I love everything about her. You are so brave, thank you for teaching us. On behalf of us all we award you as the best sewing teacher we could ever have. Thank you.
You are Great, I have been sewing since I was 6 years old...and the best teaching I received was my last two years of highschool, I was taught by Mrs. Vivian Christman, she taught me everything I know in advanced sewing to construction...You remind me of her, anyone watching your tutorials, can learn alot..
As a dude in his late 40s, I just learned how to use my mother's old sewing machine to make masks for the family to wear while out for errands during the coronavirus epidemic. Your wonderful video auto-played after one of the how-to-make a mask videos. Amazing, this video is great because you explain things in utter simplicity without being monotonous nor condescending. I love your style, ink, hair, and now your videos. I might give this sewing thing a chance. Thanks
I am teaching my son to sew. It is a skill we should all have. It has been years since I sewed but thanks to RUclips I am starting again and he is learning.
I agree with the rest. Both Mom & Dad sewed (yes, Dad fixed & used his mom's vintage Singer). Dad used it for making upholstery, mending seams on tents & clothes, reattaching a pocket on jeans, etc. It's also a handy thing to learn how to patch, too. Dad loved the zig zag . ;)
I can't believe I've actually watched this all the way through without getting bored!! It actually fascinated me and I found it was brilliant step by step learning! Thank you.
For you novice seamstresses out there: I would recommend lightly pressing the fabric before laying pattern pieces and cutting. The folds can sometimes cause the cut pieces to be uneven because they didn't lay flat while cutting. I have always pressed out any folds or wrinkles before laying out patterns and cutting. It's a LITTLE (short) step that results in BIG (great) results.
Or depending on the fabric, you lay it down and smooth it out and lay out the pattern pieces and weight it down with rocks, crystals, books, or sewing weights. It saves the paper from lots of holes making them last longer and you can use them more, save time pinning, and it keeps the fabric smoother for cutting evenly
How can anyone give this video a thumbs down is beyond me! This lady seems like the sweetest, most patient ever! I just bought a sewing machine and was looking for fun tutorials and found her! Loved her explanations and step by step teaching! Thank you GHTV!
I am sewing this skirt and I just want to say Gertie is a fabulous teacher!!! Each step is explained so thoroughly..she makes the process non intimidating. Its making me so happy to be able to once again sew for myself! I hadn't sewn clothes for myself for years ... and then the pandemic hit and I was stuck at home not able to do my usual activities. I started back in w sewing scrub caps for my whole crew and after that stumbled upon her videos for tissue fitting! What a GEM I've found!! Thank you Gertie!!
1:13:19 “I’m going to smooth this out a little bit.” I am so impressed with your teaching techniques. In such a short time you explained how to do a zipper! How did you do that? OMG girl! Over 52 years of Acute Zipperphobia, I think I can really do this. BRING ME A ZIPPER!!! I’m going to sew me a skirt. Thank you so much.
This is such a great tutorial, and it was very relaxing to watch. This is an era where every craft from cooking, sewing, baking or whatever has been turned into a fast-paced reality show contest full of stress and drama. It's soooo refreshing to see someone take their time and explain every step and enjoy the process. Thank you GH and Gretchen!
This was phenomenal. This is the ONLY sewing tutorial that I have watched, that has taken the time to go through every step explaining the whole process step by step. Yours is the best. I have seen many sewing vlogs that leave me more confused at the end, and this slowed down thorough approach is much appreciated. Thank You😊
As a complete beginner, having only last month learned how to operate a sewing machine, my wife ecstatically said, "Now make me a skirt!" I searched youtube, and found this video, along with some other sewing tutorials of Gretchen's. And using an old, but clean bedsheet, I successfully made the skirt described here. I made a few learning mistakes, as this one was only intended to be a first time attempt. I had the zigzag gathering and dental floss too low, and not entirely within the seam allowance. This was a bad mistake. It really has to be entirely north of the seam. For gathering, I chalk marked the waistband in equal eighths, and did likewise with the skirt seam. Then i pinned on the eights. This made it much easier to spread the gathers evenly. On the short end of the waistband, I forgot to leave the full 5/8" east of the zipper center, so when I cropped that end of the waistband, the zipper didn't fit. Despite my best efforts to align the waistband, and pinned it, the inner side of the waistband came out north of the outside, and the top stitching missed it. So I had some inner gaps in the waistband. Likewise, on the overlap end of the waistband, I missed allowing the full 1 5/8" clearance when pinning the gathers, so when I cropped that end, I barely had an inch to reach the other end for the hook and eye. A couple times when sewing the waistband, I caught other parts of the skirt, and had to stop and work with the seam ripper. In fact, the first time I sewed the gathers onto the waistband, I forgot to ensure the waistband was lying flat against my right hand feeding the machine, and accidentally sewed about twelve inches of the waistband together. And that was half an hour picking at it with the seam ripper. But this is why you try it for the first time with an old bedsheet. Next time I will do better.
I will stop sewing the waistband and turn it around so the skirt is on the left side of opening.That way I know underside fabric is not accidentally being drawn into the needle.
Love that this was done in real time! No skipping over sections. I've been sewing for 40+ years, and I learned new things, like interfacing the zipper opening! Genius!!
These instructions are so clear and easy to follow! I had zero sewing experience and I made this skirt following Gretchen's instructions and it came out gorgeous! I wanted a high waist maxi so I made the waist 6 inches I stead of 3 and my length was 41 inches instead of 22. I wish I could post a pic.
Ok, that was amazing. Best 2 hours I've ever spent on you tube. You make me feel like I can do this. It was so much information, but given in a calm, linear style that was easy to follow along. Thank you so much.
Hello Gretchen, My wife wanted some face masks, and she found a video tutorial. She had never used a sewing machine, and didn't have time. So she talked me into the honours. I didn't know either. But I watched the instructional video that came with the machine, and practiced the basic operation. Then, with a lot of frustrated effort, I managed to sew a face mask. My wife was thrilled after I had completed a few. And she said, "Now you can make me a skirt!" It was overly ambitious, and not serious. But tonight I found your video, and found it very interesting and enjoyable to watch. I think I can actually do this. And it is because you showed what you were doing. You also did not let your hand get in the way between the camera and the sewing needle and foot. What's more, a couple problems I was having you did take a moment to explain, as they are common beginner problems. For example, the needle getting unthreaded. That is so frustrating, and you explained it. On a side note, my daughter would greatly appreciate your 40's and 50's fashion.
This is THE BEST sewing tutorial I've EVER watched on RUclips. I've always watched as many tutorials as I can before starting a project because they're all missing so much information, and I'm always unsure of myself when I need to start. I am confident that if I watched this again, and made notes, I'd be 100% confident in starting this project. Thank you!!!
Gretchen- you are such an inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to walk us beginners through the process with such care and detail. Your passion for sewing is contagious and definitely makes you one of the best teachers on RUclips. Much love to you!!
I've finished with the lesson & I'm so impressed with you. Not only do you show and explain but you do it in real time. That shows us that yes, you can draw and make a gathered skirt in less than 3 hours. That's not saying that everyone will do it in that time. Once the kinks are out, bugs fixed, whatever, you can shop and make your new skirt for tomorrow. The dental floss gathering and the guide stitching are new tricks, thank you. I've subscribed and hope to see A-line and princess seams. My shape has changed over the years and pre-made patterns aren't cutting it anymore.
I'm new to sewing and this is possibly the best tutorial I've ever watched. You make it seem so easy and it's explained so perfectly. The fact you actually do this in real time, talking through each part as you go is amazing. Also that dress 😍
I actually don't put my comments on any videos even how much I love the videos, but this one deserves a huge comments from viewers. You seem so patient in doing the tutorial and very fluent that many of us Filipinos could really understand the step by step process. And I actually didn't realized that it was a very long video, maybe because I really enjoy watching it.Thank you so so much for this!! sending hugs and kisses!
My mother and grandmothers taught me to sew when I was about 12. Ive been sewing ever since. Lets just say for a very long time! So, Im old enough to be your mother. LOL I wanted to say what a wonderful job you did with this video. I had it playing in the background as I made masks for you daughter and son -in-law that live in NYC. You did a wonderful job of explaining how each part of this project comes together. I also wanted to tell you, I lost on of my best friends in February to Cancer. We both LOVED to sew. One of our last conversations was about sewing and she teased me about my lack of pressing during a project. I laughed and shed a tear as you spoke of the importance of pressing as you go. I will definitely Subscribe. God Bless and keep up the good work.
Love this! Thank you for being so detailed! For someone who is completely new to sewing- your instructions were super helpful and the next best thing to having an in-person sewing class. A lot tutorial claim to be for beginners- but often gloss over details that are completely unknown and new to someone who has no sewing experience.
Thank you so much for these videos. Even at the ripe old age of 52, I still enjoy learning how to do new things. I absolutely LOVE the rose fabric of the dress you are wearing. Very cheerful and positive.
You've put so much work into the filming and explanation on this video!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work - and for making it fun and lighthearted 💙
I don't know why sewing and sewing videos help me endure physical and emotional abuse, but I feel like learn how to cut fabric and make seams saved my life.
There are so many steps an experienced seamstress would take for granted, but are unknown to a beginner. Taking the time to mention these little details, are essential to being a good teacher.
I am so excited to find your tutorial. You took a lot of the mystery and fear factor out of sewing for me and made it more logical and orderly..and fun. I am grateful to find a teacher that doesn't do endless gap-fill chatter. Very well done video and I hope you have others. Love your style of clothing and the blue hair is spectacular.
Gretchen, you need your own channel, so that I can watch more of your projects and covet them! You're such a great teacher and I just love your personal style!
OMG this girl is totally amazing , she explains everything with such detail and makes it easy to understand. She also smiles and makes it easy to watch. Love her
This was an incredible tutorial! Thank you so much for taking the time to do a full tutorial. It frustrates me a bit when I see someone making a full garment but somehow condense the video down to a 5-10 min video! As a beginner, I need to see every step. This was perfect and I am definitely going to make this skirt. I also bought your book, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book, a few weeks ago and its fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. Lee x
Crafty Loops I've bought "Gertie's ultimate dress book" too, it's gorgeous. So far I've only drooled over the vintage inspired designs, but having made this skirt, I feel more confident about giving the projects a try.
Crafty Loops I would like to say what a truly amazing video to watch. I am a visual learner and everything about this video was perfect. Your tone, your smile, your clear instruction, your time and patience. You have given me the confidence to try and make this skirt. I love your style, especially those frilly socks and shoes xx
I love the way you teach. I'm a retired teacher and I always add humor when teaching to help students feel comfortable. You make me feel confident that I can do it!🥰
This is probably THE most helpful tutorial I have ever watched! You're so informative and explain the instructions so eloquently and patiently! Thank you so much, Gretchen! I haven't come across a video until now where the instructor shows every step and it's so frustrating when people skip over seemingly 'simple' steps, especially as a complete new beginner where I have no idea how to do any of it! I'm excited to try this!
Very patient Instructor. Adept and knowledgeable in her Art. Much relearned. Motivated to start sewing again. Thanks Gethrin for such interesting Tutorial. Look forward to doing more Tutorials with you.👍 VELRINE PALMER.
Thank you. It was so entertaining see this whole process. I thought it was imposible for me to seat and see the long video in You tube, but you are so classy, and clear. Once more, thank you!
I have long performed everything detailed in his video, and watched dozens, maybe more than a hundred, how-to videos. I have never seen such excellent teaching and explanation of how and why you make every move, every decision, every detail. I've looked for higher-level videos from you, because there is always more to learn. I cannot find them. Make more, please! These are the best tutorials out there anywhere! P.S.: I was an educator for 50 years. This is top-notch teaching in every conceivable detail.
An extremely informative tutorial, I absolutely love that it's the full lenght, not only does it show exactly every step and is incredibly informatie, but it also shows that you can literally finish a project in just two hours and it makes sewing much less intimidating. Thanks a lot!
Just discovered Gretchen. I hope she has more of these types of instructional videos. Others go too fast, camera angles not clarifying, annoying background music and unhelpful chatter. This is the best intro to pattern making and sewing instruction I've seen.
If you have ever wanted to learn to sew a skirt, I highly recommend this video. Don't let her blue hair scare you. She will teach you how to make a skirt from start to finish in a little over two hours, including cutting your own pattern. Unlike other videos that demonstrate the steps then pull out a finished piece to move to the next step, she completes every step and explains everything. She definitely makes garment sewing less daunting. I'm planning to rewatch it and follow along to make my own skirt, pausing and rewinding as needed.
This is such a helpful video! I'm following it for key parts of making my first circle skirt. 1:00:53 - Pressing seams 1:03:53 - Pressing for an under lap zipper 1:18:24 - Gathering
i think this is the best sewing tutorial on youtube. You took your time and went through every step and made this so clear for me. thank you thank you thank you!!
Wow. I feel I can do this, off to the haberdashery I go first thing in the morning. I have hand and machine sewn before, but not without teething problems throughout. I really appreciate that this showed the entire process so us newer people can join along, press pause anytime etc ... many others go so fast or use sewing language I don’t understand. She explained everything in correct terms but actually said what those terms meant. She gives off a calm, no need to rush, enjoy the project sort of feeling. She makes me feel confident whilst also aware of the little issues we may face here and there, and how to tackle them. My first victim for this skirt is my 8 year old daughter ...... watch this space. Thank you again.
My Auntie was a professional independent seamstress for many years. I never paid much attention to what she did. Until I grew up. Now Im in awe. You make me think of her. She's so skilled and talented. She designed and sewed my wedding gown in 3 days. 3 days. I think it would take me 3 days to sew a 12" seam.
The most usedful, worthy 2:21:50 hours tutorial never show tiredness same energy from start to end 😍....and the cam person was great and professional either👏 I even going to buy a Klondike Ice Cream Bar😁that will be my prize
Relatively new, older person (62) sewer bitten by the sewing bug!! Thank you soo much for your video. Love how you explain everything and show everything you're doing. Looking forward to more of your videos!!
I loved this project. It reminded me of my first project in Home Economics in the 7th or 8th grade (80's) but you did a way better job of explaining how to sew than my teacher ever did. I had to rely on my mother to finish the project. She was a professional seamstress. I'm looking forward to your other videos. Thank you!
What an absolutely amazing tutorial!! I’m a complete beginner and I’m self taught/RUclips taught... so I have seen a lot of videos... this by far is the best in depth tutorial I think I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!
The dental floss technique for gathers is awesome!! I have sewn for years and this is the easiest way to do gathers and you do not have to mess with the tension on the machine at all. This is a great tip I wish I would have learned this earlier.
I agree with all the positive comments that the 2-hour + video is super-helpful for beginners and veterans alike. Lots to see and learn step-by-step. One suggestion: invest a minute perhaps showing the full garment from all sides, pointing out the features once again so it reinforces what you taught. Not everyone sews along the first time they view the video (beautifully produced, by the way), and unsure viewers might want to see the end product at the end as a convenient way to decide to try it and watch MORE of your videos.
Excellent video! Gertie does a fabulous job walking us through her gathered skirt creation. She is obviously a professional seamstress and pattern maker and we are lucky that she shares her expertise with us.
I love how informative this video is. Your voice is soft and the video environment is calming. You walk us through step by step without speeding it up or putting audio and music over it. I can't wait to try this skirt pattern!
This is very informative. I always wondered how my Great Grand Mother made her patterns. she never bought a store pattern. she kept the patterns with a name on them in a file envelope. My Grand Mother showed me how to follow a store pattern. I used a store pattern most of my life until they became multi-patterns and cost too much. Now I am back to making my patterns again. I have been using parchment paper for my patterns. Thank you very much. I like the idea of the quarter inch hem line, but I still sew on lace for my hems. I sew on the lace after turning under the quarter inch, then hem by hand. I also sew my name tag into the side seam at the bottom of the garment.
Mom & I are so wanting to move your pattern pieces closer to the edge. LOL We have a game called "How Little of a Piece Can I Use To Make This." She always wins.
I am impressed. You really did an excellent job of instruction on making that skirt. I was a kid during the '40s and had a grandmother who was a seamstress and I learned to sew during that era. Your skirt really brought back memories and you were so detailed and clear that it was a pleasure reliving that experience. Jan
I have been sewing since I was a small girl and learnt on my mothers treadle machine. She made curtains and loose covers for hotels and was very busy. So,I'm not a beginner, I'm in my 60s, but there is always something new to learn. The floss for gathering is genius! I wish I had known that when I made my granddaughters' christening robe! I have had a lovely evening watching this video and have loved every minute of it even though I can't remember how many skirts I have made. So thanks for such a lovely detailed video. Oh, by the way, I love your hair and your eyes are beautiful.
Thank you. I have been sewing since I was about eight years old. I had never been told about using interfacing under under the zipper. That is a neat trick! My grandma used to blind stitch my aunts zippers in the back of my aunts beautiful homemade formal dresses when my aunt was about ready to leave for the dances. It gave them such gorgeous, finished looks. Grandma never used patterns, but everything she sewed was exquisite. She grew up on the farm, and learned to make everything they ate or wore from scratch and the city kids didn’t have anything as good.
Absolutely fabulous!!! You actually explain everything and take the time to show what you are doing and Why you are doing it!! For a beginner like me, that is sooooo awesome. Thanks again!!
Although it was a long video I really enjoyed watching all the steps and the tips for sewing a skirt. I have done skirts before I love your techniques, Gretchen. Thank you for sharing the video.
Great video. Clear instructions and good pace! She has the art of teaching. For paper, I use gift wrapping paper that had gridlines in the back to help get 90-degree lines.☺️
You are talented and beautiful and a fantastic teacher with a cool sense of style; you should have your own TV show because I think it would make sewing the most popular hobby on Earth!!!
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Please do more sew along tutorials. You’re the only one that shows every step. Other people go so fast and don’t think of us newbie beginners sewers. Thanks!
Yes please!
You are right to the point with no extra story telling. Please make more videos.
Another 'Yes Please'!
Please do more sew along tutorials. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
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This teacher is approved by a Mexican mom. The way she teaches is the way a professional teacher should conduct herself without being condescending. She actually teaches with dignity and respect towards her students. I love everything about her. You are so brave, thank you for teaching us. On behalf of us all we award you as the best sewing teacher we could ever have. Thank you.
Where has this lady gone? I want more of these types of tutorials!
You are the BEST SEWING INSTRUCTOR I could have encountered. Thank you for being you!!!
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You are Great, I have been sewing since I was 6 years old...and the best teaching I received was my last two years of highschool, I was taught by Mrs. Vivian
Christman, she taught me everything I know in advanced sewing to construction...You remind me of her, anyone watching your tutorials, can learn alot..
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Gretchen is a very good teacher. She explains everything thoroughly and seems warm and full of good humor.
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As a dude in his late 40s, I just learned how to use my mother's old sewing machine to make masks for the family to wear while out for errands during the coronavirus epidemic. Your wonderful video auto-played after one of the how-to-make a mask videos. Amazing, this video is great because you explain things in utter simplicity without being monotonous nor condescending. I love your style, ink, hair, and now your videos. I might give this sewing thing a chance. Thanks
yes men can tailor too lots of dapper styles out there! have fun!
I am teaching my son to sew. It is a skill we should all have. It has been years since I sewed but thanks to RUclips I am starting again and he is learning.
Do it!!
Yes! A great vintage machine is the best you can get too. Nothing compares. Enjoy it!
I agree with the rest. Both Mom & Dad sewed (yes, Dad fixed & used his mom's vintage Singer). Dad used it for making upholstery, mending seams on tents & clothes, reattaching a pocket on jeans, etc. It's also a handy thing to learn how to patch, too. Dad loved the zig zag . ;)
I can't believe I've actually watched this all the way through without getting bored!! It actually fascinated me and I found it was brilliant step by step learning! Thank you.
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This was the best sewing video i have ever seen...lstep by step.....
You are amazing! Thankyou so much
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@DawnDeacon I couldn't agree more. This was absolutely brilliant.💖😉
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For you novice seamstresses out there: I would recommend lightly pressing the fabric before laying pattern pieces and cutting. The folds can sometimes cause the cut pieces to be uneven because they didn't lay flat while cutting. I have always pressed out any folds or wrinkles before laying out patterns and cutting. It's a LITTLE (short) step that results in BIG (great) results.
and for some fabrics, you'll need to WASH IT + sawing ^^ BEFORE CUTTING
what black person she learn this off of? her mother or grand great mother?
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Or depending on the fabric, you lay it down and smooth it out and lay out the pattern pieces and weight it down with rocks, crystals, books, or sewing weights. It saves the paper from lots of holes making them last longer and you can use them more, save time pinning, and it keeps the fabric smoother for cutting evenly
How can anyone give this video a thumbs down is beyond me! This lady seems like the sweetest, most patient ever! I just bought a sewing machine and was looking for fun tutorials and found her! Loved her explanations and step by step teaching! Thank you GHTV!
It doesn’t have any thumbs down!
@@deborahdonnelly8423 This is the internet, of course it has thumbs down. You just can't see them cos woke youtube has hidden them.
I am sewing this skirt and I just want to say Gertie is a fabulous teacher!!! Each step is explained so thoroughly..she makes the process non intimidating. Its making me so happy to be able to once again sew for myself! I hadn't sewn clothes for myself for years ... and then the pandemic hit and I was stuck at home not able to do my usual activities. I started back in w sewing scrub caps for my whole crew and after that stumbled upon her videos for tissue fitting! What a GEM I've found!! Thank you Gertie!!
1:13:19 “I’m going to smooth this out a little bit.” I am so impressed with your teaching techniques. In such a short time you explained how to do a zipper! How did you do that? OMG girl! Over 52 years of Acute Zipperphobia, I think I can really do this. BRING ME A ZIPPER!!! I’m going to sew me a skirt. Thank you so much.
The session on making a gathered skirt is excellent because you explained everything one needs to know.
Thank you so very much. You have made sewing very interesting
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She is my favorite with Tutorials. She goes through every step and even gives tips on what she thinks is easier for her. I hope she makes more soon.
That was the single most useful sewing tutorial I’ve EVER seen. I made a skirt! I’m so proud of myself!
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This is such a great tutorial, and it was very relaxing to watch. This is an era where every craft from cooking, sewing, baking or whatever has been turned into a fast-paced reality show contest full of stress and drama. It's soooo refreshing to see someone take their time and explain every step and enjoy the process. Thank you GH and Gretchen!
This was phenomenal. This is the ONLY sewing tutorial that I have watched, that has taken the time to go through every step explaining the whole process step by step. Yours is the best. I have seen many sewing vlogs that leave me more confused at the end, and this slowed down thorough approach is much appreciated. Thank You😊
As a complete beginner, having only last month learned how to operate a sewing machine, my wife ecstatically said, "Now make me a skirt!"
I searched youtube, and found this video, along with some other sewing tutorials of Gretchen's.
And using an old, but clean bedsheet, I successfully made the skirt described here.
I made a few learning mistakes, as this one was only intended to be a first time attempt.
I had the zigzag gathering and dental floss too low, and not entirely within the seam allowance. This was a bad mistake. It really has to be entirely north of the seam.
For gathering, I chalk marked the waistband in equal eighths, and did likewise with the skirt seam. Then i pinned on the eights. This made it much easier to spread the gathers evenly.
On the short end of the waistband, I forgot to leave the full 5/8" east of the zipper center, so when I cropped that end of the waistband, the zipper didn't fit.
Despite my best efforts to align the waistband, and pinned it, the inner side of the waistband came out north of the outside, and the top stitching missed it. So I had some inner gaps in the waistband.
Likewise, on the overlap end of the waistband, I missed allowing the full 1 5/8" clearance when pinning the gathers, so when I cropped that end, I barely had an inch to reach the other end for the hook and eye.
A couple times when sewing the waistband, I caught other parts of the skirt, and had to stop and work with the seam ripper.
In fact, the first time I sewed the gathers onto the waistband, I forgot to ensure the waistband was lying flat against my right hand feeding the machine, and accidentally sewed about twelve inches of the waistband together. And that was half an hour picking at it with the seam ripper.
But this is why you try it for the first time with an old bedsheet. Next time I will do better.
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I'm so impressed with you for even trying, and you finished! Did she like it
I will stop sewing the waistband and turn it around so the skirt is on the left side of opening.That way I know underside fabric is not accidentally being drawn into the needle.
Love that this was done in real time! No skipping over sections. I've been sewing for 40+ years, and I learned new things, like interfacing the zipper opening! Genius!!
These instructions are so clear and easy to follow! I had zero sewing experience and I made this skirt following Gretchen's instructions and it came out gorgeous! I wanted a high waist maxi so I made the waist 6 inches I stead of 3 and my length was 41 inches instead of 22. I wish I could post a pic.
you can post pictures on google+ 😉
Melinda Hoye I'm always altering lengths too but mine is due to being 6'0" tall.
and then post a link and make it public to anyone with link
If you have no experience how did you accomplish this if you could figure out how to do that then you will do just fine sewing happy sewing
Hi there :-) I think you should. Please let us see it
so I see I'm not the only one who absolutely adores this lady
Ok, that was amazing. Best 2 hours I've ever spent on you tube. You make me feel like I can do this. It was so much information, but given in a calm, linear style that was easy to follow along. Thank you so much.
TWO HOURS
Like a good film! Time goes so quickly!
Same here! I am learning to sew and it all felt like too much at once... then I stumbled across this video and felt like, even I could do it!
Hello Gretchen,
My wife wanted some face masks, and she found a video tutorial. She had never used a sewing machine, and didn't have time. So she talked me into the honours. I didn't know either.
But I watched the instructional video that came with the machine, and practiced the basic operation.
Then, with a lot of frustrated effort, I managed to sew a face mask.
My wife was thrilled after I had completed a few. And she said, "Now you can make me a skirt!"
It was overly ambitious, and not serious.
But tonight I found your video, and found it very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
I think I can actually do this. And it is because you showed what you were doing. You also did not let your hand get in the way between the camera and the sewing needle and foot.
What's more, a couple problems I was having you did take a moment to explain, as they are common beginner problems. For example, the needle getting unthreaded. That is so frustrating, and you explained it.
On a side note, my daughter would greatly appreciate your 40's and 50's fashion.
very interesting and easy to understand
I don't even sew and I watched this whole video! What a great instructor you are.
This is THE BEST sewing tutorial I've EVER watched on RUclips. I've always watched as many tutorials as I can before starting a project because they're all missing so much information, and I'm always unsure of myself when I need to start.
I am confident that if I watched this again, and made notes, I'd be 100% confident in starting this project.
Thank you!!!
Clear sewing instructions like my mother was not patient enough to teach me...lol...thank you
Your comment really made me chuckle 🤣
Gretchen- you are such an inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to walk us beginners through the process with such care and detail. Your passion for sewing is contagious and definitely makes you one of the best teachers on RUclips. Much love to you!!
Well said, I totally agree!
I've finished with the lesson & I'm so impressed with you. Not only do you show and explain but you do it in real time. That shows us that yes, you can draw and make a gathered skirt in less than 3 hours. That's not saying that everyone will do it in that time. Once the kinks are out, bugs fixed, whatever, you can shop and make your new skirt for tomorrow. The dental floss gathering and the guide stitching are new tricks, thank you. I've subscribed and hope to see A-line and princess seams. My shape has changed over the years and pre-made patterns aren't cutting it anymore.
I'm new to sewing and this is possibly the best tutorial I've ever watched. You make it seem so easy and it's explained so perfectly. The fact you actually do this in real time, talking through each part as you go is amazing. Also that dress 😍
I actually don't put my comments on any videos even how much I love the videos, but this one deserves a huge comments from viewers. You seem so patient in doing the tutorial and very fluent that many of us Filipinos could really understand the step by step process. And I actually didn't realized that it was a very long video, maybe because I really enjoy watching it.Thank you so so much for this!! sending hugs and kisses!
My mother and grandmothers taught me to sew when I was about 12. Ive been sewing ever since. Lets just say for a very long time! So, Im old enough to be your mother. LOL I wanted to say what a wonderful job you did with this video. I had it playing in the background as I made masks for you daughter and son -in-law that live in NYC. You did a wonderful job of explaining how each part of this project comes together. I also wanted to tell you, I lost on of my best friends in February to Cancer. We both LOVED to sew. One of our last conversations was about sewing and she teased me about my lack of pressing during a project. I laughed and shed a tear as you spoke of the importance of pressing as you go. I will definitely Subscribe. God Bless and keep up the good work.
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Love this! Thank you for being so detailed! For someone who is completely new to sewing- your instructions were super helpful and the next best thing to having an in-person sewing class. A lot tutorial claim to be for beginners- but often gloss over details that are completely unknown and new to someone who has no sewing experience.
Thank you so much for these videos. Even at the ripe old age of 52, I still enjoy learning how to do new things. I absolutely LOVE the rose fabric of the dress you are wearing. Very cheerful and positive.
This fabric can be found at Joann Fabrics but I'm not sure if it's still available. I have it. i got it at 60% off.
+Elaine Marie Laswell did you make your skirt already?
I'm 52 also and eager to make my first garment, her skirt tutorial! 😁
Your videos are so easy to follow and understand. It is not boring to watch you.
You've put so much work into the filming and explanation on this video!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work - and for making it fun and lighthearted 💙
I really enjoyed watching you cut and sew. You are fantastic pleasant.👍
I don't know why sewing and sewing videos help me endure physical and emotional abuse, but I feel like learn how to cut fabric and make seams saved my life.
Tomas Huerta I pray you heal and soar in your life.
Tomas Huerta God bless you
Jesus is a man of sorrows acquainted with grief. He will help you get free in time. I feel comforted when ironing. I can smooth out life's wrinkles.
@@pattysherwood7091 Amen. God is good all the time and what a difference a year makes. I called and He answered. God bless you.
Praying for your healing so glad this video helped
Very good teacher , very intuitive to what beginners need, thank you
There are so many steps an experienced seamstress would take for granted, but are unknown to a beginner. Taking the time to mention these little details, are essential to being a good teacher.
Gretch, you're very good at what you do. You kept it interesting, as well as, engaging. Congrats!
I am so excited to find your tutorial. You took a lot of the mystery and fear factor out of sewing for me and made it more logical and orderly..and fun. I am grateful to find a teacher that doesn't do endless gap-fill chatter. Very well done video and I hope you have others. Love your style of clothing and the blue hair is spectacular.
Gretchen, you need your own channel, so that I can watch more of your projects and covet them! You're such a great teacher and I just love your personal style!
OMG this girl is totally amazing , she explains everything with such detail and makes it easy to understand. She also smiles and makes it easy to watch. Love her
This was an incredible tutorial! Thank you so much for taking the time to do a full tutorial. It frustrates me a bit when I see someone making a full garment but somehow condense the video down to a 5-10 min video! As a beginner, I need to see every step. This was perfect and I am definitely going to make this skirt. I also bought your book, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book, a few weeks ago and its fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. Lee x
Crafty Loops I've bought "Gertie's ultimate dress book" too, it's gorgeous. So far I've only drooled over the vintage inspired designs, but having made this skirt, I feel more confident about giving the projects a try.
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I would like to say what a truly amazing video to watch. I am a visual learner and everything about this video was perfect. Your tone, your smile, your clear instruction, your time and patience. You have given me the confidence to try and make this skirt. I love your style, especially those frilly socks and shoes xx
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I love the way you teach. I'm a retired teacher and I always add humor when teaching to help students feel comfortable. You make me feel confident that I can do it!🥰
This is probably THE most helpful tutorial I have ever watched! You're so informative and explain the instructions so eloquently and patiently! Thank you so much, Gretchen! I haven't come across a video until now where the instructor shows every step and it's so frustrating when people skip over seemingly 'simple' steps, especially as a complete new beginner where I have no idea how to do any of it! I'm excited to try this!
Very patient Instructor. Adept and knowledgeable in her Art. Much relearned.
Motivated to start sewing again.
Thanks Gethrin for such interesting Tutorial.
Look forward to doing more Tutorials with you.👍
VELRINE PALMER.
Thank you. It was so entertaining see this whole process. I thought it was imposible for me to seat and see the long video in You tube, but you are so classy, and clear. Once more, thank you!
Not only are you a wonderful teacher, & the video was fab, but I must add that your style & your hair is AWESOME :) Thank you!
I made the skirt! Thank you for clear instructions! Now my 3-year old has a new skirt! :) And this was the first time for me sewing clothes!
Congratulations!
I have long performed everything detailed in his video, and watched dozens, maybe more than a hundred, how-to videos. I have never seen such excellent teaching and explanation of how and why you make every move, every decision, every detail. I've looked for higher-level videos from you, because there is always more to learn. I cannot find them. Make more, please! These are the best tutorials out there anywhere! P.S.: I was an educator for 50 years. This is top-notch teaching in every conceivable detail.
Gertie is a treasure. I am so excited to begin sewing. She inspired me so much, and now i bought my first machine.
Thank you very much for being generous enough to share with all of us. Peace and blessings to you and yours. 🙏
An extremely informative tutorial, I absolutely love that it's the full lenght, not only does it show exactly every step and is incredibly informatie, but it also shows that you can literally finish a project in just two hours and it makes sewing much less intimidating. Thanks a lot!
Just discovered Gretchen. I hope she has more of these types of instructional videos. Others go too fast, camera angles not clarifying, annoying background music and unhelpful chatter. This is the best intro to pattern making and sewing instruction I've seen.
If you have ever wanted to learn to sew a skirt, I highly recommend this video. Don't let her blue hair scare you. She will teach you how to make a skirt from start to finish in a little over two hours, including cutting your own pattern. Unlike other videos that demonstrate the steps then pull out a finished piece to move to the next step, she completes every step and explains everything. She definitely makes garment sewing less daunting. I'm planning to rewatch it and follow along to make my own skirt, pausing and rewinding as needed.
I loved that she showed how to solve some of the snags like when she got stuck by the zipper.
Hi my name is Mary Naylor and I want to know if you have ever made Bow tie neckline dress
This is such a helpful video! I'm following it for key parts of making my first circle skirt.
1:00:53 - Pressing seams
1:03:53 - Pressing for an under lap zipper
1:18:24 - Gathering
i think this is the best sewing tutorial on youtube. You took your time and went through every step and made this so clear for me. thank you thank you thank you!!
Gretchen, you are a WONDERFUL teacher! Thank you so much for doing this!!!
TIME STAMPS
0:00 -INTRODUCTION
0:37 -SUPPLYS
6:10 -MAKING PATTERNS
21:31 -CUTTING PATTERN
25:31 -CUTTING FABRIC
42:30 -FUSING INTERFACING
51:48 -SEAMS & ZIPPER
1:18:22 -GATHERING
1:26:45 -SEWING WAISTBAND
1:59:59 -HOOK & EYE CLOSURE
2:08:14 -HEMMING
2:20:49 -SKIRT COMPLETE
What a great teacher. Every step explained along the way. Such a beautiful lady to look at and listen to as well. Thank you.
Wow. I feel I can do this, off to the haberdashery I go first thing in the morning. I have hand and machine sewn before, but not without teething problems throughout. I really appreciate that this showed the entire process so us newer people can join along, press pause anytime etc ... many others go so fast or use sewing language I don’t understand. She explained everything in correct terms but actually said what those terms meant. She gives off a calm, no need to rush, enjoy the project sort of feeling. She makes me feel confident whilst also aware of the little issues we may face here and there, and how to tackle them. My first victim for this skirt is my 8 year old daughter ...... watch this space. Thank you again.
As a beginner I find this tutorial very thorough. It’s an excellent guide.
My Auntie was a professional independent seamstress for many years. I never paid much attention to what she did. Until I grew up. Now Im in awe. You make me think of her. She's so skilled and talented. She designed and sewed my wedding gown in 3 days. 3 days. I think it would take me 3 days to sew a 12" seam.
The most usedful, worthy 2:21:50 hours tutorial never show tiredness same energy from start to end 😍....and the cam person was great and professional either👏 I even going to buy a Klondike Ice Cream Bar😁that will be my prize
Gretchen, a perfect informative tutorial that doesn't miss a single technique. Wonderful, wonderful and keep them coming. Sooooo appreciated. Dee
Relatively new, older person (62) sewer bitten by the sewing bug!! Thank you soo much for your video. Love how you explain everything and show everything you're doing. Looking forward to more of your videos!!
I loved this project. It reminded me of my first project in Home Economics in the 7th or 8th grade (80's) but you did a way better job of explaining how to sew than my teacher ever did. I had to rely on my mother to finish the project. She was a professional seamstress. I'm looking forward to your other videos. Thank you!
Thank you. You are very thorough and have a lot of patience. I love to sew and enjoy watching others do it. You are a great teacher.
What an absolutely amazing tutorial!! I’m a complete beginner and I’m self taught/RUclips taught... so I have seen a lot of videos... this by far is the best in depth tutorial I think I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Just like the comment from gladtidings4all, please do more of these tutorials. the detailed instruction and photography was great. Thank you.
The dental floss technique for gathers is awesome!! I have sewn for years and this is the easiest way to do gathers and you do not have to mess with the tension on the machine at all. This is a great tip I wish I would have learned this earlier.
Yeah, and now a good use for that cheap ass shreddy dental floss the hygienist gives me at each visit
Definite game changer.
I agree with all the positive comments that the 2-hour + video is super-helpful for beginners and veterans alike. Lots to see and learn step-by-step. One suggestion: invest a minute perhaps showing the full garment from all sides, pointing out the features once again so it reinforces what you taught. Not everyone sews along the first time they view the video (beautifully produced, by the way), and unsure viewers might want to see the end product at the end as a convenient way to decide to try it and watch MORE of your videos.
I loved this so much! She's like the Nigella Lawson of sewing.
This is fantastic. Really well articulated and demonstrated. Gretchen Hirsch is an Excellent teacher. Thank you
I loooooooooooooove love love that this video was 2 hours long. I wish more sewing videos were longer like this.
I love your videos!
Absolutely the best tutorial I've ever seen on the internet! Watched every single minute and nothing is left out or wasted. Incredible!
i just can't stop watching you teach. you make everything seem so fun and easy. just the best !!! thank you
Excellent video! Gertie does a fabulous job walking us through her gathered skirt creation. She is obviously a professional seamstress and pattern maker and we are lucky that she shares her expertise with us.
I landed here via autoplay but im stunned by the lighting, colour, presenter and overall production. Wow!
Very clear instructions for any level. Love that you say why you do each thing x
Awesome video. I've been sewing for years and I still learned things watching this. Thank you, Gretchen. You are an excellent teacher.
You're an amazing teacher. So articulate. Thank you for the amazing tutorial.❤❤❤❤
Apart from all the knowledge I learnt from this video, I just love her voice and the way she talks, so soothing💕
Would love to see more sewing videos on this channel
I love how informative this video is. Your voice is soft and the video environment is calming. You walk us through step by step without speeding it up or putting audio and music over it. I can't wait to try this skirt pattern!
So many techniques in one video; each of them applicable to so many designs. Thank you!!!
Oh my gosh!! This is awesome! Guiding us through EVERY step and letting us see everything is soo helpful! Thank you!!
Yes, agreed. That's the way to learn something new. Yeah!
Thank you for going over the basics!
thank you--I learned "sew much"!!
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You are the most wonderful teacher EVER! Thank you for all the hard work and effort that you put into your videos. You are a very lovely person
This is very informative. I always wondered how my Great Grand Mother made her patterns. she never bought a store pattern. she kept the patterns with a name on them in a file envelope. My Grand Mother showed me how to follow a store pattern. I used a store pattern most of my life until they became multi-patterns and cost too much. Now I am back to making my patterns again. I have been using parchment paper for my patterns. Thank you very much. I like the idea of the quarter inch hem line, but I still sew on lace for my hems. I sew on the lace after turning under the quarter inch, then hem by hand. I also sew my name tag into the side seam at the bottom of the garment.
Mom & I are so wanting to move your pattern pieces closer to the edge. LOL We have a game called "How Little of a Piece Can I Use To Make This." She always wins.
Great instructional video. Love to see more sew-a-longs. The dress you are wearing would be a great class too :).
I love your sewing videos! I use newspapers to create my patterns. As always, Chris Bitonti
I am impressed. You really did an excellent job of instruction on making that skirt. I was a kid during the '40s and had a grandmother who was a seamstress and I learned to sew during that era. Your skirt really brought back memories and you were so detailed and clear that it was a pleasure reliving that experience.
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I watched every minute of this excellent instruction. Feeling very confident now.
I have been sewing since I was a small girl and learnt on my mothers treadle machine. She made curtains and loose covers for hotels and was very busy. So,I'm not a beginner, I'm in my 60s, but there is always something new to learn. The floss for gathering is genius! I wish I had known that when I made my granddaughters' christening robe! I have had a lovely evening watching this video and have loved every minute of it even though I can't remember how many skirts I have made. So thanks for such a lovely detailed video. Oh, by the way, I love your hair and your eyes are beautiful.
Thank you. I have been sewing since I was about eight years old. I had never been told about using interfacing under under the zipper. That is a neat trick! My grandma used to blind stitch my aunts zippers in the back of my aunts beautiful homemade formal dresses when my aunt was about ready to leave for the dances. It gave them such gorgeous, finished looks. Grandma never used patterns, but everything she sewed was exquisite. She grew up on the farm, and learned to make everything they ate or wore from scratch and the city kids didn’t have anything as good.
Absolutely fabulous!!! You actually explain everything and take the time to show what you are doing and Why you are doing it!! For a beginner like me, that is sooooo awesome. Thanks again!!
Although it was a long video I really enjoyed watching all the steps and the tips for sewing a skirt. I have done skirts before I love your techniques, Gretchen. Thank you for sharing the video.
Great video. Clear instructions and good pace! She has the art of teaching. For paper, I use gift wrapping paper that had gridlines in the back to help get 90-degree lines.☺️
You are talented and beautiful and a fantastic teacher with a cool sense of style; you should have your own TV show because I think it would make sewing the most popular hobby on Earth!!!