1 hour and 1 yd pencil skirt! EASY sewing and drafting tutorial!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024
  • Dear Sewing Friends in this video we will be sewing and drafting a quick and easy knit pencil skirt! It only takes about 1 yd of fabric, it is easy to draft and quick to make! Great for beginners too!
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Комментарии • 86

  • @ThoughtfulCreativity
    @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +6

    What are your BEST tips for sewing with knits? Share with the rest! Thank you! :)

  • @alexjokela3818
    @alexjokela3818 Месяц назад

    Great instructional video for a beginner to skirts. I used this and your other pencil skirt video to create mine. It will be used as the base of my Halloween costume. I'm proud to say I even attempted my darts with the serger and it was a success!

  • @analuisamom
    @analuisamom 4 года назад +2

    I have never seen this special way of making a waistband. Thanks Alisa Shay.

  • @janetmawson9942
    @janetmawson9942 3 месяца назад

    I love your tutorials, I've learned so much from You. Thankyou. Xx

  • @janetmawson9942
    @janetmawson9942 7 месяцев назад

    Hi there, I love watching your video tutorials, today I made the pencil skirt but maxi length, it turned out perfectly and I don't have an overlocker just a basic sewing machine. Thankyou teacher, south Yorkshire England. Xx

  • @judyhansen6237
    @judyhansen6237 4 года назад +6

    Thanks Alisa! So my tip for sewing with knits is using a walking foot! 😍

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад

      Great tip, thank you Judy! I actually have never had/used a walking foot, can you imagine?

    • @judyhansen6237
      @judyhansen6237 4 года назад

      @@ThoughtfulCreativity It’s inexpensive and a great tool to have! It helps keep fabric aligned together good for slippery fabric and knits! 😊

    • @AngieGareau
      @AngieGareau Месяц назад

      Do you use a special needle as well? I just bought a walking foot. :)

  • @icannotpretend5834
    @icannotpretend5834 4 года назад +4

    4:00 off topic...you have very pretty handwriting. Really beautiful writing.

  • @dianneunderwood8456
    @dianneunderwood8456 Год назад

    Yes I too like your waistband drafting method. Am looking to make a stretch pencil skirt and so enjoy your tutorials! Actually I made an open front cardigan from this stretch fabric using your pattern drafting tutorial and have enough fabric left to make a shorter pencil skirt! My tip for sewing with knits is using a walking (or even feed) foot. I have an older machine with a few stretch stitches, but still find this foot makes a big difference in the end result of the seaming. So much better at keeping the fabrics from moving around and lessens the chance for the top layer to stretch out longer than the bottom layer. Thank you again for an easy to follow lesson - great for sewists of all skill levels.

  • @icannotpretend5834
    @icannotpretend5834 4 года назад +3

    Just love that you teach us how to make our own patterns. I've sewn a few garments now using my own pattern but I've never completed a projecy working with a purchased pattern. ALways overtakes me but making my own works lovely. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learned SOOO much in such a short time from your clear instructions.

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +2

      Awww, this comment made me super happy! I always feel like this is all for a reason when people like yourself can take these directions and then turn them into lovely garments and awesome sewing experiences!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +2

      Thank you for being here and watching! :)

  • @amandawilliams2266
    @amandawilliams2266 3 года назад +2

    This is gorgeous,I love the color

  • @sonnenblume9984
    @sonnenblume9984 4 года назад +1

    Love it. The pink goes so well with the grey. Just did one myself yesterday from a cheap stretchy blanket from the market. It turned out amazing, your way of making the waistband makes all the difference. Thanks a lot.

  • @dashiajames1882
    @dashiajames1882 2 года назад

    I made 1 in Fashion School & I basically found the pattern while was cleaning out my sewing room drawers. Great & gorgeous..!!

  • @maureencapobianco3596
    @maureencapobianco3596 4 года назад +2

    I love how you did the waistband! Great idea!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад

      Thank you! I always do that on my pencil skirts, I like it better than just attaching the elastic...

  • @shalojaan1894
    @shalojaan1894 4 года назад +9

    The grey top is gorgeous. Can you show us how you made that too please:)

  • @rikkib7636
    @rikkib7636 4 года назад +1

    Great diy Alisa 😁. I sewed knits for years using only a sewing machine. Testing on scraps is definitely a must (wavy seams are the worst! 😑. I like a 1.5 wide, 1.6 length stitch for most seams, but a 3 or 3.5 wide, 1.6 long stitch to mimic a serger stitch. I also use an overcast stitch & foot to mimic a serger. Actually learning to use a serger has been life-changing. Oh, adjusting the pressure foot tension (using the black ball-thingy behind the foot) has been very helpful too :)

    • @noemir8262
      @noemir8262 4 года назад

      Do you know who has a tutorial on how to use the black thing on sewing machine foot? I saw one awhile back and totally forgot who filmed it.

    • @rikkib7636
      @rikkib7636 4 года назад +1

      @@noemir8262 I’m not sure, but I saw someone demonstrate by having the fabric under the pressure foot. While the pressure foot is up, push in the black button, keep holding it and lower the pressure foot onto the fabric. Hope that helps:)

    • @noemir8262
      @noemir8262 4 года назад +1

      @@rikkib7636 Thank you!

  • @zeenatpremji4798
    @zeenatpremji4798 3 года назад

    Excellent your explanations are always sooo clear.

  • @dianadivadiamond
    @dianadivadiamond 4 года назад +1

    I love the colour you used and it brings our the beauty in it.

  • @deanalovessewn6117
    @deanalovessewn6117 4 года назад +1

    Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. Fabulous pencil skirt.. Love the color too....
    💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

  • @shalocs1
    @shalocs1 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Alisa!

  • @Escape10mom
    @Escape10mom 4 года назад +1

    What a pretty pencil skirt!

  • @kristennereidy4879
    @kristennereidy4879 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much!

  • @CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial
    @CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent !!!! thank you for share

  • @Juliealdean
    @Juliealdean 4 года назад +1

    Looks great, beautiful colour.

  • @alessandraale7480
    @alessandraale7480 4 года назад

    I think I'll do it in red for christmas holiday. Thank You and sorry for my english.

  • @juliescheidler7763
    @juliescheidler7763 3 года назад

    You make it looks so easy!

  • @thifascustoms6609
    @thifascustoms6609 2 года назад

    Beautiful tutorial ❤

  • @jeanlockmiller9422
    @jeanlockmiller9422 3 года назад

    Very nice

  • @kristennereidy4879
    @kristennereidy4879 4 года назад +2

    Can you do a tutorial of that grey top you used with the skirt? I love the long full sleeves!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад

      Kristenne! Hi! :) I love that sweater top and I have made a few, maybe will do a tutorial soon :) subscribe if you haven't already :)

  • @jojolove74
    @jojolove74 4 года назад +1

    Good job lovely lady

  • @noemir8262
    @noemir8262 4 года назад +4

    I sometimes use a walking foot and/or lift the presser foot every few inches to let the fabric relax and reduce chance of puckering. I do that occasionally while using serger depending on fabric behavior.

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +2

      Noemi, a VERY good tip! I do that on my serger too, sometimes, especially on the sharp curves!

  • @mariav.4832
    @mariav.4832 4 года назад +1

    Love working with stretch fabrics. Often no buttons, no zipper and is also slightly more forgiving in terms of fit due to the stretch. Beautiful skirt and nice combination with the gray sweater. Did you make these yourself?
    Well done👌 and thank you for sharing this with us! ☺

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +1

      Maria, hello there! I did make that sweater myself, too! Will be posting a tutorial for that style of the top pretty soon :) Thank you for your kind comment, and if you haven't seen yet - I have lots of videos like this on my channel!

    • @mariav.4832
      @mariav.4832 4 года назад

      @@ThoughtfulCreativity Ooh thanks Alisa! That's super sweet! Yes I have already seen several tutorials from you! I love it! And now also subscribed! Thank you for your response! ☺

  • @mettepetersen3280
    @mettepetersen3280 3 года назад

    Wau love your top

  • @estelanunezchannel
    @estelanunezchannel 4 года назад +1

    very cute skirt love the color of fabric❤

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! Yes, this stretch velvet from hobby lobby has some gold undertone to it, cute!

  • @tykieraolive-stalling4771
    @tykieraolive-stalling4771 4 года назад

    If you did this with a woven fabric how much ease would you add? And thank you for the pattern drafting instructions!

  • @cherricaconcepcion8788
    @cherricaconcepcion8788 3 года назад +2

    That video is very clear to me, 🙏, now I'm inspired to see me a pencil skirt. Can I use a ponte fabric for this Alyssa?Btw, that pink and gray color looks good 😌 on you. Thanks ahain

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  3 года назад +1

      Ponte would work great - anything with a stretch! and thank you! :)

  • @cherricaconcepcion8788
    @cherricaconcepcion8788 3 года назад

    If you don't have a server, try using a stretch thread

  • @pontinhosdalu8228
    @pontinhosdalu8228 4 года назад

    Weel done.
    My tip is for those who dont have a cover Stitch machine, use a double neddle on the domestic machine. Thats what i do for the hem.
    Kisses from azores.

    • @noemir8262
      @noemir8262 4 года назад

      What stitch length do you prefer when using twin needle?

    • @pontinhosdalu8228
      @pontinhosdalu8228 4 года назад +1

      @@noemir8262 hi. I always use 4 because it looks good and still gives a nice strech.

  • @aoshadon
    @aoshadon 4 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @krismorrell
    @krismorrell 4 года назад +1

    Can you link to the fabric you used? I love the color and the finish of it makes it so holiday!

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  4 года назад +1

      Kris, hi! I bought it in-store at hobby lobby! It is stretch velvet with some good finish to it.

  • @mamallama9711
    @mamallama9711 Год назад

    Could I make this with a different type of fabric that's not knit or stretchy?

  • @shineb.9853
    @shineb.9853 3 года назад

    Can you teach us how to make a shirred blause?

  • @ritavercruyssen900
    @ritavercruyssen900 4 года назад

    Did you make the coverstitch with your serger ? How did you do that ? With how many treats ?

  • @Marielena_238
    @Marielena_238 Год назад

    How do you measure your elastic? I heard I heard somewhere you measure it to your waist size and take out 4 inches but what do you do?

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  Год назад +1

      Marielena, hello there, great question, as elastics can be veyr very different. Take a loot at this video, also an elastic skirt I did, when I get to the elastic part I explain what I do and how I measure it - ruclips.net/video/JKPxaqAqpVM/видео.html

  • @evelynthembe1215
    @evelynthembe1215 3 года назад

    💟🙏🙏

  • @mettepetersen3280
    @mettepetersen3280 3 года назад

    Do you have turtorials with your coverstichmashine

  • @thifascustoms6609
    @thifascustoms6609 2 года назад

    Can this be done with woven and none stretch fabric ?

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  2 года назад

      If you have negative ease in any pattern - then it is only for knit fabrics.

  • @TsakaniRadebe-p3l
    @TsakaniRadebe-p3l 2 месяца назад

    Do you have a basic blouse pattern?

  • @boyzen5215
    @boyzen5215 4 года назад

    How do you measure pencil skirt?

  • @carolnicholas2362
    @carolnicholas2362 Год назад

    Can someone please tell me where I can find the instruction sheets.I am a member but can’t seem to find any
    Thank you

    • @ThoughtfulCreativity
      @ThoughtfulCreativity  Год назад

      Hello there, Carol and thank you for joining! Instructions how to get to Google drive were in the same Membership Trailer video that you watched before getting the Membership, here it is, just please make sure you watch it till the very end and follow the instructions, you will be able to find Google Drive without a problem, it is very easy, if you're still having troubles, just comment here and I will help you out - ruclips.net/video/uP9qSamkVkk/видео.html
      And if you just simply click on the upper right corner, where you have a little circle with your profile picture on it and select "memberships and purchases" you will see your Membership there and a button that says "SEE PERKS" - the link for google drive is right there. You can also click on my channel name, go to Membership tab and click "SEE PERKS" - all links are right there.

    • @carolnicholas2362
      @carolnicholas2362 Год назад

      Thank you so much

  • @mettepetersen3280
    @mettepetersen3280 3 года назад

    Domyoumhave tortorial whit your coverlock

  • @DontTouchMe5000
    @DontTouchMe5000 2 года назад

    She said easy and I am lost