Catherine, when you said that you don’t sew just to make videos and that you want to wear what you make, it reminded me of my high school home ec days. My teacher used to say again and again, You can pick any pattern and any fabric but you will only get a grade if you wear your finished item at least once to school so choose carefully. Thinking back on it, what a great way to ensure we chose patterns that weren’t beyond our skill level while still allowing us to be creative. Thanks Mrs. Karys wherever you may be.
Now, I am just commenting to boost your youtube visibility! I have no intention of sewing this blouse, nor anything similar, yet I chose to watch because I always learn something useful from you. Well, I can’t number nor name the amount of useful tips I picked up from you in this one video! Gathering, one line of basting stitches, hold the thread still, move the fabric, continuous placket, stuffed sausage collar, folding the pattern piece back to mark folding and stictching lines, serging then stitching rounded hems, are just a few that will help with so many projects. I want to complement your intonation also. I am under the weather, and having trouble focusing, yet as my attention wandered, your pitch or volume would change and grab my attention again. You really are a gifted teacher in addition to your fabulous knowledge base! Thanks!
Wow! You are such a good teacher. Even I, who have never sewn a proper shirt, could follow along. I enjoy watching your videos so much. Please never stop making them. 😊
The fabric you chose is what I would have chosen, too. It’s heavenly. When you tried on the piece before finishing the sleeves, I agree that it was just way too long for your frame. At first I thought the only way to fix it was to make the pleats smaller, but cutting off that bit of length really did the trick! Your expertise is amazing! Thanks so much for the video…..❤️Brenda
Thanks so much, Brenda. I'm not surprised that we're like-minded. I always appreciate your comments. Thanks so much for the support you've given to my channel! 💖
Thank you Catherine. I'm very grateful to have your calm voice talk me through inserting sleeves. They have always been my kryptonite. I've saved you so you can give me a "pep talk" before I next try sleeves.
My favorite thing is letting my daughters pick out a fabric they really love and making something just for them. I've learned that it is well worth it to grab that fabric that speaks to the heart 💜
Catherine, I’m a big time wannabe sewist. I’ve been bingeing on your videos (and this one too, watched all the way to the end, even though I know I’m years away from being at this skill level!) hoping that understanding more of the mechanics of sewing garments will rub off on me and I’ll be a better sewist when I finally do get around to it. Am I the only one here that’s doing this?! 😅 I am in my mid-40s and really really *really* want to acquire this skill set to not only take my wardrobe and fashion sense to the next level but to severely cut back from buying new garments and save more of my own clothes from the landfill. Your informational video on the harms of the fashion industry was sobering and I showed it to my teen son to educate him. I’m hoping I can inspire my two daughters to learn this skill as well. I’ve just learned from my son that the high school they’ll go to in our district does not offer any type of sewing classes, though he did say their middle school offered an after-school sewing “club” I’m guessing without machines. This is such an important skill if we really do want to cut back on our clothes consumption habits. How can our leaders expect us to do this when we don’t know how to mend, alter, and sew our own clothes? For now I will have to find a 4H program I think. I could look for private lessons but I think they’d enjoy it more if there were other kids their own age learning alongside them. Thank you not only for all you’re doing for this cause but also for the beautiful inspiration and calming and meditative tone of your videos.💚
I love the way you explain each step. I have had so many light buld moments and finally understand each step rather than reading the steps and not making the connection . Thank you.😊
What a wonderful sew along. I feel you are the Bob Ross of sewing. Your calm demeanor and voice is wonderful. I wish you would make both views of this top!
I have only used one vogue in my life. It was for my senior prom dress and the coat. I made them in my senior home economics class. I still have them. Of course, the body has changed. LOL
Thanks for showing your marking technique, I was taught with the marking paper and wheel which is often difficult to get placed correctly without the pattern paper shifting. Your way looks much easier and accurate.
Right!? I really dislike using that old tracing paper and wheel. Once in a great while it becomes necessary, but there's a lot of cursing that goes along with it!
I have not made any blouses for at least 25 years. I really like concealed buttons. I am watching this vid to refresh my non quilting sewing skills. Thank you! Love it.
I understand people wanting to be able to see better but I don’t expect it at all knowing you wear what you make so it needs to look good. I honestly wouldn’t change thread color for the video at all because I wouldn’t want to have to unpick and resew everything. Thank you so much for your videos!! I watched the things you don’t like about patterns video and it helped me so very much. I was using tailors tacks for things that only needed a snip not knowing I didn’t have to follow instructions exactly with every tiny detail. Your videos will help me on my next outfits. I’m a new sewer & with clothing have only made one dress for my daughter. The pattern did not tell me to finish my seems & my daughter came to me after 1st wash asking why so many threads were hanging out now. I had cut the seams so short I couldn’t do anything but cut the threads & hope she gets a couple wears out of it. I really enjoy your videos & learn a lot. ❤❤❤❤
I just couldn’t wait to see the finished product! I love how you described the fabric! Like the colours of the sky at twilight!!! That’s so beautiful! It turned out beautifully, and I’m super happy for you to have something that is a treat for you and a joy to wear! But your comment “if you use a thimble “???? Had me raising my eyebrows! Don’t you normally use one? I sometimes don’t, depending on the fabric I’m working on, but I couldn’t be without one!!! I had an old metal one I had for decades, but it would occasionally slip off. I recently found one made of some plastic/polypropylene or some such stuff and it stays on really securely. It was a silly price for such a little thing, but I knew I would get a lot of use (and joy from using it!)
That fabric really is beautiful. My heart skipped a beat or 2 at the price of the pattern considering what they were when I made my 1st dress (.75) in 1968. But when you find the one that gives so much joy, the cost is negated. Thanks again for sharing.
I totally agree! I should've mentioned that the store I bought it from gives 50% off the pattern when you buy the fabric with it, so I didn't actually pay the full amount, but still, it's much more costly than thrifting and upcycling!
That fabric, those colors! Thank you for taking some of the mystery out of plackets and collars. I can now move forward with a couple of patterns I've had waiting! Now, if I could just fing that perfect fabric...
I've always been intimidating by Vogue patterns so I appreciate having you walk us through one. I do like that pattern and I have 2 yards of a beautiful Liberty fabric to use, so I may give it a try when Vogue patterns go on sale. You've given me confidence, especially showing how you changed some things up and sewed it "your" way. BYW, beautiful fabric and it turned out lovely!
Thank you so much for this video. My collars are going to be super crisp and it will take so much less time. I've been doing the other method since I've started sewing but now you've shown stuffing the sausage, this is going to be top notch!!!!
Oh, that has turned out really nicely! Well done. Catherine, when you hold the work closer to the camera for a close-up, could you hold it still for just a wee bit longer so that your camera can focus. Not a criticism, just some friendly feedback 😊. I have only recently found your channel and I'm busy binge-watching. I am a sixty-year-old lady and I learned to sew and use a sewing machine as a child. We only had Simplicity and McCall patterns and making anything was very prescriptive. On your channel, I'm learning a whole load of new creative skills, ie. how to clone and alter garments. This is really helpful and has opened up a whole new world to me. Thank you very much. Mx
So great to hear, Marie! And that is a very important tip about holding the finished work still a bit longer. Sometimes when I'm editing, I can't find a good shot and I chide myself for rushing! I'm working on slowing down, but it's not my strength, lol.
@@CatherineSews Quite frankly I admire you for doing it at all. I would be a nervous wreck thinking that there are thousands of people watching me. 😬😄 Mx
I learned two new techniques from this video. I was taught the sausage technique years ago, but because I didn't implement it right away, I forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. The second technique is your continuous lap method.
Wonderful video! Watched to End. Excellent demos for a lovely blouse! I’m not crazy about working with slippery fabric like yours, but the results, especially the colors are well worth the work you did! I like the collar & pleats. I just discovered your channel- such good explanations & ideas!
Catherine, you are such a good teacher. I also, do the burrito method on collars as it looks so much nicer. Great tips. I like that you explain why you make changes even as simple as shortening the garment. Sometimes sewers finish a garment, don’t like it and throw away instead of figuring out why they don’t like it and fix it. Thanks
Thanks so much for this sew-through! I picked up several ideas that I can use on my sewing projects. I really appreciate that you show enough detail but don't over explain.
Love these videos.. I learn so much and my confidence to just give it a go has greatly increased. These step by step videos are my favourite. Many thanks, Catherine.
Thanks for taking us along. I just did a couple plackets on some sport shirts, and wow, did Vogue take a long route. the blouse is beautiful, tho. No doubt! And yes indeed, the heart wants what it wants……❤
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful project - as always, full of helpful tips and tricks.Your blouse, both fabric and style, is gorgeous and I enjoyed every stitch!🌷
Thanks Catherine, I appreciate you taking the time to share this with us, the blouse looks lovely. I really like your gathering tips and pining in the ditch and don't hold back on the pins! I love your accent, hi from Sydney Australia!!
I watched the entire video! I do a lot of alterations, and I think that having a good working knowledge of how garments are constructed WELL, helps make alterations look like they're not even there. And, unfortunately, not all of our clothes can be upcycles. Thanks Catherine!
I tried my best with the lighting, but I know it is still hard to see. Thanks for understanding! Halfway through I realized that if I had used white interfacing, that would've helped. Next time!
10:32 when I was in a sewing class in high school, we had to tailor a lined jacket or coat with bound button holes. One girl who was a year older than I was had found a lovely khaki wool flannel. She went to our teacher (whom I shall not name), who used a seam ripper to open the bound button hole. (Ominous foreshadowing!) Our teacher ripped past the border of the button hole by about 5”! My classmate was devastated. Our teacher said, “We can fix it, so it won’t show!” 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Wow Catherine. This is beautiful. I have come to realize after watching you a professional, I am a lazy sewer with bad habits developed over the years. It’s my fault completely. You do inspire me to want to be better and to do better. I would never even choose a pattern with so many details. Even if I liked it I could easily talk myself out of it. And 30.00 for a pattern 😮. I just couldn’t. Knowing my laziness. But I am right there with you when it comes to seeing fabric I just love love love. I usually get the fabric hoping the right idea with inspire me eventually. Well I have discovered that is wasteful as well, because I buy the fabric and sometimes never use it. Thanks again for teaching and old dog some new tricks. I love watching you.
Thanks for the lovely comment, Christine. I don't believe anyone is truly lazy. We're all just limited by time, skill level and confidence! If I can help build your skills and confidence, then I'm thrilled to bits.
@@CatherineSews oh yes. Thank you. Thank you. You have inspired me so much. Today I am sewing. I am upcycling a few things and I am really going through my closet and doing a little de clutter. ❤️❤️. Thank you again.
Catherine, I have been sewing since age 13 and I have learned so much from you. Im a grandma now so that tells you something. Love your upcycles. Here in California you can get Vogue patterns for 5$ on sale, I never buy a pattern at full price
As a fellow Canadian I too used to find the Vogue prices too rich for my budget, but the company has frequent online sales in the $6 usd range so now I keep a list of what I’d like and order a bunch at once to help offset the shipping cost. Even with the exchange rate it’s a good deal.
Thank you, Catherine. Excellent video. I particularly appreciated the sleeve adjustment and sleeve cuff instruction. I know I’ll be watching this again.
A question concerning sleeves. If you had decided that you didn't want long sleeves, but either short sleeves or 3/4 sleeves, how would you go about making that change? Would you borrow a shorter sleeve piece from a different pattern? Make a muslin mock-up? Just sketch it out to get the general idea? Let's assume that you don't have extra fabric or your fabric is expensive so you want to get it right before cutting from you fashion fabric. Any advice would be appreciated.
Good question, Mary. I think this is one of those situations that seems scarier than it really is. If I wanted the sleeve shorter, and I hadnt already cut it long, I would simply take a measurement of where I wanted it the end on myself arm, or a sleeve that I liked, and add seam allowance or hem allowance. If I still wanted a cuff, I'd have to make it a bit longer to wrap around the higher part of my arm. Agay, just a quick measurement, and add allowance for seams and overlap. If you're intimidated, then just cut a bit longer because of course you can always remove the extra. I hope that helps!
Another great video. It took me a few knitting videos before I restarted knitting. I look at some clothes I made before and I’m amazed that I made them. So, I’ll keep watching your videos until I finally get brave enough to cut out new fabric. Thank I’m braver using trifled clothes though. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love that fabric - and the pattern is perfect for it. Thanks for the great video. I haven't done much garment sewing but I think this will prod me along.
Thank you Catherine, this is lovely to watch. I love seeing your steady approach as everything needs to be done precisely in whatever the time taken. Vogue couture does include hand stitching as this is softer. I really like hand sewing so can tolerate it. I noticed way back that my garments came out softer and looked dressmaker/ handmade cute versus a friend an excellent sewer produced garments from same pattern which are firm and clean and commercial. I like cutting with wide seams where appropriate as it gives the garment a softer better form, which is couture approach. My drafting system is in storage and I need for the joy of it to be sewing again. Sometimes a too wide shoulder gives opportunity to put in a dart or ease to accommodate a bigger bust cup. For me a C cup using commercial patterns was a nightmare as I needed the fit on my body and the extra width actually was poking out bust. A shoulder dart can easily give the bigger bust cup and look smooth instead of a Batchelor from Prague look on a neat a french type body.
A beautiful fabric and a beautiful top! it was really helpful to have the two methods for the collar and to show how to use the best parts of each method for the appropriate part of the collar! Adjusting the top of the sleeve made such an improvement- a good lesson to take the time to get that right and not be satisfied with an “almost” fit. Great job!😀🎉🎊
Hi Catherine, I have just found you a couple days ago. I have been watching random videos of yours. Love your voice. My question is: When you raised the sleeve up and cut off about 1/2", didn't that make the armhole bigger? Or was it not enough to cause a problem sewing the sleeve back in.
Good question, Kathy! Taking a half inch off the shoulder would make the armhole marginally bigger, but there is always ease in a sleeve, so it still went in just fine. I'm so glad you found my channel!
Nice. I use vogue patters, they were truly amazing in the 60s best fashion, and they would go to Paris etc, see the runway show, buy the garment and right to pattern, fly back next morning and make the patterns. We had beautiful clothes, the wool and linen fabrics, the silk crepes with body and colour were exquisite.
I'm a new subscriber who is power watching through all your videos. I absolutely would not have been able to resist that fabric either! Great job on the blouse, I am so impressed with your skill level.
Thank you! I really appreciate the sewing from the pattern mixed in with the upcycle. I think it gives me a broader base of skills to use for sewing both ways! By the way I just love this fabric!!
We’ve ALL been there…and even bought expensive fabrics AND patterns like for fancy period costumes. The good thing is the costumes are useful for decades!!
Love the video. I might suggest walking over to the thrift section that has fabric. OMG. I find fabric and lots of patterns. I found silk, cotton wool and linen. the patterns are also available. I am currently working on my modern "gone with the wind". Instead of using the curtains I am using a linen top sheet to make a maxi skirt. I also noticed several linen tablecloths that would make wonderful pants. As for patterns. Lots to choose from. What goes around comes back. Don't get me started on trim and zippers, and seeing accessories.
Thanks Catherine. I’m inspired to try the same pattern with similar material. Then I can have you explaining step by step next to me. Love your videos.💕
I love this top. You did a perfect hem length and neckline. I would buy this but I wouldn’t have the patience to make it! .. Enjoyed watching the video,.
Beautiful! I have to say though, watching you fiddle with the gathering reminds me I don’t enjoy gathering! I think once in a while you have to “splurge” on things for yourself. I found some great fabric in the remnants bid today and it was 50% off then another 60% off that! So for $6.99 I got 1 yard of 108” blue cotton with tiny flowers! I think I’m going to do a skirt like the one you did with the top of the jeans and 3 different flannels! But didn’t I just say I don’t enjoy gathers! 😂🙄 Another great video!
Wow, you really did an amazing job with this top, some of it looked very tricky and intricate I think I have a long way to go before I attempt something like this but it looks absolutely wonderful I did stick it out to the end and it was well worth it thank you so much for all your tips on this video xx
I love my sewing machine, but it's not as quiet as it seems. I edit the audio so you can hear me talking. My ideal choice of serger would be a BabyLock Victory, but they're a bit expensive. You can sometimes get a pretty good serger second hand.
Catherine, when you said that you don’t sew just to make videos and that you want to wear what you make, it reminded me of my high school home ec days. My teacher used to say again and again, You can pick any pattern and any fabric but you will only get a grade if you wear your finished item at least once to school so choose carefully. Thinking back on it, what a great way to ensure we chose patterns that weren’t beyond our skill level while still allowing us to be creative. Thanks Mrs. Karys wherever you may be.
Now, I am just commenting to boost your youtube visibility! I have no intention of sewing this blouse, nor anything similar, yet I chose to watch because I always learn something useful from you.
Well, I can’t number nor name the amount of useful tips I picked up from you in this one video! Gathering, one line of basting stitches, hold the thread still, move the fabric, continuous placket, stuffed sausage collar, folding the pattern piece back to mark folding and stictching lines, serging then stitching rounded hems, are just a few that will help with so many projects.
I want to complement your intonation also. I am under the weather, and having trouble focusing, yet as my attention wandered, your pitch or volume would change and grab my attention again. You really are a gifted teacher in addition to your fabulous knowledge base! Thanks!
Wow! You are such a good teacher. Even I, who have never sewn a proper shirt, could follow along. I enjoy watching your videos so much. Please never stop making them. 😊
Awww, thank you Helena! That's so lovely to hear 🤩
The fabric you chose is what I would have chosen, too. It’s heavenly. When you tried on the piece before finishing the sleeves, I agree that it was just way too long for your frame. At first I thought the only way to fix it was to make the pleats smaller, but cutting off that bit of length really did the trick! Your expertise is amazing! Thanks so much for the video…..❤️Brenda
Thanks so much, Brenda. I'm not surprised that we're like-minded. I always appreciate your comments. Thanks so much for the support you've given to my channel! 💖
Thank you Catherine. I'm very grateful to have your calm voice talk me through inserting sleeves. They have always been my kryptonite. I've saved you so you can give me a "pep talk" before I next try sleeves.
Haha, that's so cute. I'll be very happy to give you a pep talk whenever you need it. 💖
Catherine, I believe you might be the Bob Ross of sewing! I love the calming effect of your voice alone, but your show is so interesting.
Haha, that's awesome. I love it. ❤️
My favorite thing is letting my daughters pick out a fabric they really love and making something just for them. I've learned that it is well worth it to grab that fabric that speaks to the heart 💜
Yes, I agree! So lovely.
Catherine, I’m a big time wannabe sewist. I’ve been bingeing on your videos (and this one too, watched all the way to the end, even though I know I’m years away from being at this skill level!) hoping that understanding more of the mechanics of sewing garments will rub off on me and I’ll be a better sewist when I finally do get around to it. Am I the only one here that’s doing this?! 😅 I am in my mid-40s and really really *really* want to acquire this skill set to not only take my wardrobe and fashion sense to the next level but to severely cut back from buying new garments and save more of my own clothes from the landfill. Your informational video on the harms of the fashion industry was sobering and I showed it to my teen son to educate him. I’m hoping I can inspire my two daughters to learn this skill as well. I’ve just learned from my son that the high school they’ll go to in our district does not offer any type of sewing classes, though he did say their middle school offered an after-school sewing “club” I’m guessing without machines. This is such an important skill if we really do want to cut back on our clothes consumption habits. How can our leaders expect us to do this when we don’t know how to mend, alter, and sew our own clothes? For now I will have to find a 4H program I think. I could look for private lessons but I think they’d enjoy it more if there were other kids their own age learning alongside them. Thank you not only for all you’re doing for this cause but also for the beautiful inspiration and calming and meditative tone of your videos.💚
I love the way you explain each step. I have had so many light buld moments and finally understand each step rather than reading the steps and not making the connection . Thank you.😊
What a wonderful sew along. I feel you are the Bob Ross of sewing. Your calm demeanor and voice is wonderful. I wish you would make both views of this top!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who reads the instructions, then goes "Yeah, I'm not doing that.".
I have only used one vogue in my life. It was for my senior prom dress and the coat. I made them in my senior home economics class. I still have them. Of course, the body has changed. LOL
Gosh, that's beautiful. I'm terrified of Vogue patterns. Love that fabric!!
So glad you like it! I agree about Vogue patterns. They are a challenge!!
Thanks for showing your marking technique, I was taught with the marking paper and wheel which is often difficult to get placed correctly without the pattern paper shifting. Your way looks much easier and accurate.
Right!? I really dislike using that old tracing paper and wheel. Once in a great while it becomes necessary, but there's a lot of cursing that goes along with it!
@@CatherineSews 🤣
I love your videos! 2 rows of gathering stitches is the best way to get beautiful gathering every time.
Love you and your videos. Been sewing for 50+ years but you energize me to get busy. Your voice always has a smile in it!
I have not made any blouses for at least 25 years. I really like concealed buttons. I am watching this vid to refresh my non quilting sewing skills. Thank you! Love it.
I understand people wanting to be able to see better but I don’t expect it at all knowing you wear what you make so it needs to look good. I honestly wouldn’t change thread color for the video at all because I wouldn’t want to have to unpick and resew everything. Thank you so much for your videos!! I watched the things you don’t like about patterns video and it helped me so very much. I was using tailors tacks for things that only needed a snip not knowing I didn’t have to follow instructions exactly with every tiny detail. Your videos will help me on my next outfits. I’m a new sewer & with clothing have only made one dress for my daughter. The pattern did not tell me to finish my seems & my daughter came to me after 1st wash asking why so many threads were hanging out now. I had cut the seams so short I couldn’t do anything but cut the threads & hope she gets a couple wears out of it. I really enjoy your videos & learn a lot. ❤❤❤❤
I just couldn’t wait to see the finished product! I love how you described the fabric! Like the colours of the sky at twilight!!! That’s so beautiful!
It turned out beautifully, and I’m super happy for you to have something that is a treat for you and a joy to wear!
But your comment “if you use a thimble “???? Had me raising my eyebrows! Don’t you normally use one?
I sometimes don’t, depending on the fabric I’m working on, but I couldn’t be without one!!!
I had an old metal one I had for decades, but it would occasionally slip off. I recently found one made of some plastic/polypropylene or some such stuff and it stays on really securely. It was a silly price for such a little thing, but I knew I would get a lot of use (and joy from using it!)
What a joy it was to watch you sew this top, too, Catherine. 😘
Oh Lynn! That's so nice to hear! Thanks so much 💖
I like that you are doing it IRL, and not just for show. Brava! 👏👏👏
Great video, Catherine! Thank you!
Your fabric is beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
That fabric really is beautiful. My heart skipped a beat or 2 at the price of the pattern considering what they were when I made my 1st dress (.75) in 1968. But when you find the one that gives so much joy, the cost is negated. Thanks again for sharing.
I totally agree! I should've mentioned that the store I bought it from gives 50% off the pattern when you buy the fabric with it, so I didn't actually pay the full amount, but still, it's much more costly than thrifting and upcycling!
That fabric, those colors! Thank you for taking some of the mystery out of plackets and collars. I can now move forward with a couple of patterns I've had waiting! Now, if I could just fing that perfect fabric...
I've always been intimidating by Vogue patterns so I appreciate having you walk us through one. I do like that pattern and I have 2 yards of a beautiful Liberty fabric to use, so I may give it a try when Vogue patterns go on sale. You've given me confidence, especially showing how you changed some things up and sewed it "your" way.
BYW, beautiful fabric and it turned out lovely!
Thanks so much, Mary! I think your Liberty fabric would be perfect for this!
Thank you so much for this video. My collars are going to be super crisp and it will take so much less time. I've been doing the other method since I've started sewing but now you've shown stuffing the sausage, this is going to be top notch!!!!
I’m really encouraged by this. I haven’t made clothes for quite a while. Used to do it all the time. You’re instructions are very clear. Thank you !
Great to hear, Jean! I hope I can inspire you to get back to sewing yourself something beautiful ☺️
Oh, that has turned out really nicely! Well done. Catherine, when you hold the work closer to the camera for a close-up, could you hold it still for just a wee bit longer so that your camera can focus. Not a criticism, just some friendly feedback 😊.
I have only recently found your channel and I'm busy binge-watching. I am a sixty-year-old lady and I learned to sew and use a sewing machine as a child. We only had Simplicity and McCall patterns and making anything was very prescriptive. On your channel, I'm learning a whole load of new creative skills, ie. how to clone and alter garments. This is really helpful and has opened up a whole new world to me. Thank you very much. Mx
So great to hear, Marie! And that is a very important tip about holding the finished work still a bit longer. Sometimes when I'm editing, I can't find a good shot and I chide myself for rushing! I'm working on slowing down, but it's not my strength, lol.
@@CatherineSews Quite frankly I admire you for doing it at all. I would be a nervous wreck thinking that there are thousands of people watching me. 😬😄 Mx
I learned two new techniques from this video. I was taught the sausage technique years ago, but because I didn't implement it right away, I forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. The second technique is your continuous lap method.
Wonderful video! Watched to End. Excellent demos for a lovely blouse! I’m not crazy about working with slippery fabric like yours, but the results, especially the colors are well worth the work you did! I like the collar & pleats. I just discovered your channel- such good explanations & ideas!
Catherine, you are such a good teacher. I also, do the burrito method on collars as it looks so much nicer. Great tips. I like that you explain why you make changes even as simple as shortening the garment. Sometimes sewers finish a garment, don’t like it and throw away instead of figuring out why they don’t like it and fix it. Thanks
Such a beautiful blouse.
Very pretty blouse! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks so much for this sew-through! I picked up several ideas that I can use on my sewing projects. I really appreciate that you show enough detail but don't over explain.
BEAUTIFUL!
Love these videos.. I learn so much and my confidence to just give it a go has greatly increased. These step by step videos are my favourite. Many thanks, Catherine.
Thanks for taking us along. I just did a couple plackets on some sport shirts, and wow, did Vogue take a long route. the blouse is beautiful, tho. No doubt! And yes indeed, the heart wants what it wants……❤
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful project - as always, full of helpful tips and tricks.Your blouse, both fabric and style, is gorgeous and I enjoyed every stitch!🌷
So lovely to hear, Kerstin. Thank you!
Thanks for your videos, Catherine. They really give me the motivation and confidence to get started and give things a go. 🥰
Thanks Catherine, I appreciate you taking the time to share this with us, the blouse looks lovely. I really like your gathering tips and pining in the ditch and don't hold back on the pins! I love your accent, hi from Sydney Australia!!
Hi Jane! I'm glad you like my accent. I bet I would love yours too, lol.
Placket sequence is great. love seeing how the tidy bottom edges are constructed and the raw triangle sewn in safely.
Great, I'm so glad you could see the details!
I watched the entire video! I do a lot of alterations, and I think that having a good working knowledge of how garments are constructed WELL, helps make alterations look like they're not even there. And, unfortunately, not all of our clothes can be upcycles. Thanks Catherine!
Beautiful blouse and great tutorial.
That fabric is gorgeous! Although I couldn't see the actual stitches, I underst[d. Ty
I tried my best with the lighting, but I know it is still hard to see. Thanks for understanding! Halfway through I realized that if I had used white interfacing, that would've helped. Next time!
Kathleen, you are a beautiful, talented lady. I like learning watching your videos. You are super nice. Thank you so much for your videos.❤🌻🌺🌼🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏
10:32 when I was in a sewing class in high school, we had to tailor a lined jacket or coat with bound button holes. One girl who was a year older than I was had found a lovely khaki wool flannel. She went to our teacher (whom I shall not name), who used a seam ripper to open the bound button hole. (Ominous foreshadowing!) Our teacher ripped past the border of the button hole by about 5”! My classmate was devastated. Our teacher said, “We can fix it, so it won’t show!” 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Consider the luxury blou$e a holiday gift for yourself. Enjoy it-- you deserve it.
Thanks, Helen! You just prompted me to wear it again tomorrow!
what a gorgeous result!!! looks amazing on you
Thank you so much!, Sylvie!
Lovely fabric! Yes, I did watchto the end Catherine! Well done! I love the way you do the cuff plackets. Much easier! Thank you.
Wow Catherine. This is beautiful. I have come to realize after watching you a professional, I am a lazy sewer with bad habits developed over the years. It’s my fault completely. You do inspire me to want to be better and to do better. I would never even choose a pattern with so many details. Even if I liked it I could easily talk myself out of it. And 30.00 for a pattern 😮. I just couldn’t. Knowing my laziness. But I am right there with you when it comes to seeing fabric I just love love love. I usually get the fabric hoping the right idea with inspire me eventually. Well I have discovered that is wasteful as well, because I buy the fabric and sometimes never use it. Thanks again for teaching and old dog some new tricks. I love watching you.
Thanks for the lovely comment, Christine. I don't believe anyone is truly lazy. We're all just limited by time, skill level and confidence! If I can help build your skills and confidence, then I'm thrilled to bits.
@@CatherineSews oh yes. Thank you. Thank you. You have inspired me so much. Today I am sewing. I am upcycling a few things and I am really going through my closet and doing a little de clutter. ❤️❤️. Thank you again.
@Christine Peters Joann’s Fabric and Crafts in the US will put Vogue patterns on sale every couple of months for $5.99.
Beautiful and you look beautiful in that color.
Thank you so much! I love that colour scheme.
Very nice and I enjoyed the process.
Beautiful. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. One of my favorite subscriptions.
Thanks so much, Kathi! That's very gratifying. ❤️
Let's goooooooo!!!
Thanks for stopping by, my friend!
Catherine, I have been sewing since age 13 and I have learned so much from you. Im a grandma now so that tells you something. Love your upcycles. Here in California you can get Vogue patterns for 5$ on sale, I never buy a pattern at full price
That's so great to hear, Emily! And I'm amazed that you can get Vogue for $5!
Yeah.. I was shocked by the $30.00 price tag on the pattern.
As a fellow Canadian I too used to find the Vogue prices too rich for my budget, but the company has frequent online sales in the $6 usd range so now I keep a list of what I’d like and order a bunch at once to help offset the shipping cost. Even with the exchange rate it’s a good deal.
Thank so much Catherine for making it look so easy... Now I have to try it myself... 💞
Thank you! My first time on your channel. Lovely blouse!
Thank you, Catherine. Excellent video. I particularly appreciated the sleeve adjustment and sleeve cuff instruction. I know I’ll be watching this again.
A question concerning sleeves. If you had decided that you didn't want long sleeves, but either short sleeves or 3/4 sleeves, how would you go about making that change? Would you borrow a shorter sleeve piece from a different pattern? Make a muslin mock-up? Just sketch it out to get the general idea? Let's assume that you don't have extra fabric or your fabric is expensive so you want to get it right before cutting from you fashion fabric. Any advice would be appreciated.
Good question, Mary. I think this is one of those situations that seems scarier than it really is. If I wanted the sleeve shorter, and I hadnt already cut it long, I would simply take a measurement of where I wanted it the end on myself arm, or a sleeve that I liked, and add seam allowance or hem allowance. If I still wanted a cuff, I'd have to make it a bit longer to wrap around the higher part of my arm. Agay, just a quick measurement, and add allowance for seams and overlap. If you're intimidated, then just cut a bit longer because of course you can always remove the extra. I hope that helps!
Thanks!!
And oh my goodness what a beautiful fabric!
You have the best tips!
Love the way you sew and explain everything. Thank you. AND your top looks superb. Love the fabric too. ❤
Another great video. It took me a few knitting videos before I restarted knitting. I look at some clothes I made before and I’m amazed that I made them.
So, I’ll keep watching your videos until I finally get brave enough to cut out new fabric. Thank I’m braver using trifled clothes though. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love that fabric - and the pattern is perfect for it. Thanks for the great video. I haven't done much garment sewing but I think this will prod me along.
Great to hear, Vickie! Thanks for watching and leaving a sweet comment 😊
Yes! Stuck it out for the second time! Bought the pattern, but want to sew the other view. Thanks Catherine - your videos are a joy to watch!
I don’t sew but I happened onto your channel and love watching your beautiful work! You make it look so easy!
Thank you! Following on a dark fabric was challenging but the result is awesome!
Catherine.. this is fabulous .. taking us step by step.
Many thanks,
I don't see in the detail notes where you bought your fabric ...it's lovely!
No, I generally don't list where I buy my fabric because it's a local store, not an online source.
Love the fabric especially the fabric pattern. I learned a lot from this informative video. Great job as usual!
Great skills for sewing patterns; thanks for sharing! You’re a wonderful inspiration to me. 🤗💗🇨🇦
Thank you Catherine, this is lovely to watch. I love seeing your steady approach as everything needs to be done precisely in whatever the time taken. Vogue couture does include hand stitching as this is softer. I really like hand sewing so can tolerate it. I noticed way back that my garments came out softer and looked dressmaker/ handmade cute versus a friend an excellent sewer produced garments from same pattern which are firm and clean and commercial. I like cutting with wide seams where appropriate as it gives the garment a softer better form, which is couture approach. My drafting system is in storage and I need for the joy of it to be sewing again. Sometimes a too wide shoulder gives opportunity to put in a dart or ease to accommodate a bigger bust cup. For me a C cup using commercial patterns was a nightmare as I needed the fit on my body and the extra width actually was poking out bust. A shoulder dart can easily give the bigger bust cup and look smooth instead of a Batchelor from Prague look on a neat a french type body.
Haha, I had to Google "Batchelor from Prague." That was new to me! In this video I learned to agree with you about the beauty of hand sewing!
A beautiful fabric and a beautiful top! it was really helpful to have the two methods for the collar and to show how to use the best parts of each method for the appropriate part of the collar! Adjusting the top of the sleeve made such an improvement- a good lesson to take the time to get that right and not be satisfied with an “almost” fit. Great job!😀🎉🎊
I couldn't agree more about the importance of getting the fit right. So glad you found the techniques useful! Thanks!
Hi Catherine, I have just found you a couple days ago. I have been watching random videos of yours. Love your voice. My question is: When you raised the sleeve
up and cut off about 1/2", didn't that make the armhole bigger? Or was it not enough to cause a problem sewing the sleeve back in.
Good question, Kathy! Taking a half inch off the shoulder would make the armhole marginally bigger, but there is always ease in a sleeve, so it still went in just fine. I'm so glad you found my channel!
Nice. I use vogue patters, they were truly amazing in the 60s best fashion, and they would go to Paris etc, see the runway show, buy the garment and right to pattern, fly back next morning and make the patterns. We had beautiful clothes, the wool and linen fabrics, the silk crepes with body and colour were exquisite.
That all sounds amazing! So lovely!
Nice job on this tutorial.❤
Thanks so much!
I'm a new subscriber who is power watching through all your videos. I absolutely would not have been able to resist that fabric either! Great job on the blouse, I am so impressed with your skill level.
Thank you! I really appreciate the sewing from the pattern mixed in with the upcycle. I think it gives me a broader base of skills to use for sewing both ways! By the way I just love this fabric!!
Thank you for this tutorial. Cutting button holes Not using a seam ripper is new to me - good tip!
Thanks, Sheri! Yes, I've had students cut right through the end of the buttonhole, even if they put a pin across the end!
I did have two wait for a Saturday to watch this one. Glad I had the time to watch it today.
We’ve ALL been there…and even bought expensive fabrics AND patterns like for fancy period costumes. The good thing is the costumes are useful for decades!!
So true! And I'll wear this blouse a lot, so the expense was worth it. Especially since I enjoyed the process!
I love your new blouse. Love the color of the material.
Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge! Beautiful blouse ❤️❤️❤️
Great tutorial
So pretty.
Love the video. I might suggest walking over to the thrift section that has fabric. OMG. I find fabric and lots of patterns. I found silk, cotton wool and linen. the patterns are also available.
I am currently working on my modern "gone with the wind". Instead of using the curtains I am using a linen top sheet to make a maxi skirt. I also noticed several linen tablecloths that would make wonderful pants.
As for patterns. Lots to choose from. What goes around comes back.
Don't get me started on trim and zippers, and seeing accessories.
Thanks Catherine. I’m inspired to try the same pattern with similar material. Then I can have you explaining step by step next to me. Love your videos.💕
Goals!!! New sewer here. Still on woven cotton. Hope I can stick to it to get to drapey fabric. Nice job.
Watching this video was really helpful in refreshing my sewing skills - thank you so much Catherine!
Oooooh, that fabric looks delish!
Love the way it turned out!❤
Beautiful material and craftsmanship Great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Really liked learning those different ways to put things together.. It gives me options that I didn't know about.
I love this top. You did a perfect hem length and neckline. I would buy this but I wouldn’t have the patience to make it! .. Enjoyed watching the video,.
Beautiful! I have to say though, watching you fiddle with the gathering reminds me I don’t enjoy gathering! I think once in a while you have to “splurge” on things for yourself. I found some great fabric in the remnants bid today and it was 50% off then another 60% off that! So for $6.99 I got 1 yard of 108” blue cotton with tiny flowers! I think I’m going to do a skirt like the one you did with the top of the jeans and 3 different flannels! But didn’t I just say I don’t enjoy gathers! 😂🙄 Another great video!
Wow, you really did an amazing job with this top, some of it looked very tricky and intricate I think I have a long way to go before I attempt something like this but it looks absolutely wonderful I did stick it out to the end and it was well worth it thank you so much for all your tips on this video xx
thank you😊
I learned a lot from you, thanks so much, Catherine ❤ !!
Beautiful blouse. I’m learning from you and thank you.
Your machine is so quiet, what type is it? Also, I am wanting to get a serger, can you recommend one?? I love that material!
I love my sewing machine, but it's not as quiet as it seems. I edit the audio so you can hear me talking. My ideal choice of serger would be a BabyLock Victory, but they're a bit expensive. You can sometimes get a pretty good serger second hand.
Thanks for the great collar band technique! Love it!