Let's talk about... SEWING FAILS! by Alisa Shay
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2020
- Dear Sewing Friend in this episode of "Let's talk about" we are talking about Sewing Fails. Not an easy topic, not much discussed and really, not much loved, but I think we can learn SO MUCH from our fails, regardless if they're in sewing or other parts of life. I hope this little video can be as a pep talk to you - if you're in the middle of the sewing fail. Believe me, I have been there - and it can be really bad... but I hope this truly helps! Many swing hugs,
Alisa
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Yes, my sewing fails have been my greatest teachers. I usually try at the time to fix the problem but sometimes I have to put it aside and think it through before returning to it. I can usually fix or at least salvage the fabric and am pleased with myself. What also helps is the sewing RUclipsr's I watch that admit to struggles and fails and even show fixes that can help us with ideas on what to try to fix our projects. Thank you.
My sewing fails are often because of wrong fabric choices 😅 it’s such a challenge to find great match when trying out new fabrics! Thanks for the discussion is really inspiring!
I fail a lot and not afraid to say it. Failing is inevitable. I’m learning. I don’t like to save my fails. Getting them out of sight is helpful for me. You have such a gift of inspiring others. I appreciate you!❤️
Kristi, thank you! I saw your recent Instagram post and it made me feel like I am not alone, had this happen to me before - and had to give up on that make because the seams kept falling apart. So sad but lesson learned :) thank YOU for being here, always makes me happy to read your thoughts!
Doesn’t she ever have a special gift. . I totally agree. 👍👍😊
Yes you are absolutely correct...even the most experienced sewist has occasional fails! I do have over 50 years of experience and still have fails quite often unfortunately! It's just one of those things that happens to all types of creative people (not just sewing!). So we just pick ourselves up, dust off and keep it moving until the next time! You always learn something from them for sure!
When I learned to sew 5 years ago it was certainly the case that people didnt share their fails but over the last year or so I've seen that tide change significantly in the sewing community.
On my channel I'm known for showing my makes, warts and all. I sometimes wonder if I should tone that side down for fear of coming across as incompetent but I do it so others can learn from my journey. I get feedback a lot that it helps so I'll continue. Like you say, mistakes are opportunities.
My saying is...Don't let perfection get in the way of the good. Keeps me going every day! Thanks
Peggy!!!! Yes!!!
OOH - I can't tell you the number of fails I have had since I came back to sewing a year ago! Errors such as neckbands on back to front, trousers legs sewn on inside out and I can go on and on! Mostly because I haven't read the instructions properly or just not read them at all! Used the wrong fabric or cut against the stretch or of the grain! Not measured myself properly is another one! However what this means is that I have earned such a lot! Not a fail but a learning opportunity! It is these things that push you on and encourage you to try harder. I have learned lots of ways to salvage these makes and in truth, these fails have made me a better sewist. Such a thought provoking and encouraging vlog Alisa - thank you x
If we do not have fails we seriously do not learn. I have been sewing since I was 5 yo and I am 48 now....many many fails...but rarely do others in my life see them as such! We can be so very harsh on ourselves. I have been making quilts for 20 years now and what I see as a fail others have asked if they could have the quilt, which is awesome. Others see our work as amazing talent and skills coming to fruition. So just keep sewing xxxxx
Alexandra, that is also SO TRUE! I have had people admire something that I consider an "okay" sewing make! So true, we can be very very very harsh towards ourselves! Thank you for your comment!
I really needed to hear this today! I am in the process of salvaging a pair of Ginger jeans that I cut an entire size too small! After adding a panel to the side seam and making much smaller seam allowances to the inseam they fit pretty great! all I have left are the waistband jeans buttons and hemming!!
I appreciate your clean and happy background.
Thank you, Gloria!
Great Video Alisa. I have one shirt that has been put away for a long time. It pretty much checks all the failure boxes - bad pattern for the fabric - bad fabric for the details - what was I thinking. You have encouraged me to pull it back out after many months of resting to see what I can do with it. It may end up as a fun pillow!!!
I have been sewing since I could talk. My grandmother was a seamstress with an incredible business. Her best advice was to press EVERYTHING. This applies to fails as well. If it is a small issue try to iron it before you consider it a fail. A simple ironing may actually fix it, or at least help you understand how the mistake happened.
Very good and so amazing that you have been sewing since a very young age! Inspiring!
I consider myself an intermediate sewer and my sewing fails are fortunately rare because I try to correct my fail as I go. As long as I have enough fabric to work with, I am good. I will unpick and modify until I am happy with the result. I also don't spend a lot on fabric, so if something becomes unwearable, I am cool with it. Sewing fails are part of sewing. No big deal!
The fear of failing, of wasting energy and resources, kept me from this craft for decades. Even though my home ec teacher (a seamstress by trade) said I showed talent. That is a LOT of time I could have been learning and making fewer fails. I hope my comment pushes those who feel trapped by that fear to push themselves a bit. For me, I found stepping back to a more simple pattern to work on my basic skills a bit and have a likely sewing win to boost my confidence. I was working on jeans.. the muslin and pattern is carefully placed in a box because I realized I bit off a bit more than I could chew. I now have a gorgeous pair of linen pants.. with inseam pockets. I am still not ready to work on those jeans, but I am closer to feeling ready by practicing some of the more "basic" stuff a bit, so I will have fewer struggles when I do get to it again.
Michele, this is inspiring - thank you for sharing! I can relate about not doing something for years just because I was scared of failing... Thank you for sharing this! And so true - sometimes we have to step back to basics to gain those skills and strength to move forward! Thank you again for sharing this!!!
I'm keeping a sewing journal, where I note down construction notes, but also "lessons learned" for each pattern. Especially in the beginning I made so many mistakes! But I always feel better about it when I note down what exactly I learned through that - and hopefully I won't repeat the same mistakes too often :)
Great idea - it sounds a lot like my sewing sketchbook!
Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. I was taught by my grandma when I was young learning to sew, you will always have a fail somewhere along the way & if you don’t accept them & learn from them then your failing yourself.. I totally believe in it.. Thanks for being so inspiring, it’s awesome....
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Yesterday was a hard sewing day for me. I made three things, all three were fails. I threw the dress pattern away, wasn't worth a second look. I was upset, but cleaned up the room and decided to move on. Cheers!
Gina, hello there! Yeah... I totally understand you, I had a sewing fail just a few days ago and I still can't look at it, lol :) It is normal to have those moments, as long as we move on, just like you said! Keep on sewing!
It’s only a fail if you’ve learned nothing. Very true. I’m definitely in this group at the moment. 😂 in the end tho I’ll have salvaged it all. I will make velvet leggings out of the shawl for my granddaughter Ava for the next holiday season. The rest I’ll use for a dress for me or a velvet top and tunic top for Ava to match her leggings. Maybe even a few velvet scrunchies. Matching dress for Ava’s doll. Ya. It’ll work out. Have a great week Alisa. Looking forward to seeing your ceramic makes. 😘😊
Yes, you learn more from your mistakes.
I love this, thanks for the encouragement.
Oh! The blue you are wearing in this video is so pretty, Alisa. I started sewing in the 1970s, but because of major health problems I had to start over. I forgot how to do math (who knew that would be so important? lol), and use of my right side. I am adapting to sewing with one hand - my non-dominant one - and my left foot. So, yes, sloppy sewing and sewing fails are the norm around here. ;) Great topic and video!
My sewing fails have a pet name: “wadder”. The project I wadded up and threw out! Had many of those. I’m not that bothered. Usually the fail is due to an inappropriate fabric choice. Fit problems or style choices are not so frequent anymore. Plus I am better now at making it work: just reworking it until I’m satisfied. This sort of fail increases my ingenuity/creativity. I have sewed for 50 years. Since age 12.
Thank you very much for this video, exactly what I needed.
Very well said. What a great topic!💕
Thank you so much!
Great insight!! Thanks
My pleasure! :)
I took in the hips too much on a pair of pants I’m making and cut away the excess fabric before I checked if it fit.😩
Great advise
Thank you, Jacki! I hope this helps!
Good advice. X
I so adore your periwinkle top, love the style, the sleeves are cute❤ have an amazing day, kisses to the princess
Arlene, thank you - that's actually a gift from my mom! :) Also, don't forget to send me the info so I can send the thread and needles for your workshop mission! :) Sewing hugs :)
Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY yes I think you spoke about the sweater from your mom. I’ll DM you the info, thx much Alisa🗣🧵👚
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Good morning my dear friend. Wow I so needed this encouragement. I was thinking of you about 5am. I was thinking of my desired A-line dress & skirts makes. Simple as it sounds I'm thinking I can free cut it, but hmmm, I've had fails on it & it becomes a house tube top lol. If you've seen any A-line patterns please send me the info🧵👗❤
Arlene wade Hi Arlene - my Mom’s name. ❤️❤️. I love the Sew House 7 Mississippi Ave dress available on their website and through Simplicity: 8231. Made 3 last summer and love it. You can search the hashtag to see if it’s something you might like. I posted all of them on my IG account @kristimakes
@@k3of5ks Awww that's cool, God bless your mom. Thxs for the info, I'll surely check it out❤🧵👗🧶🛍
Burda has quite often nice A lime dresses. Worth checking their website
Agata B ok thx you
I just posted yesterday on instagram my recent sewing fail. Never measure yourself during "fat days of a month". I spend 4h gently removing seems. And now I need to make pattern pieces smaller and sew dress again. Hope it will work this time.
Agata, it will work, it better work, he he - all the best sewing thoughts coming your way :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you. I just need to trace smaller size and cut again from pieces I already cut
@@InAgatasCottage oh yes, it is not too bad then! Been there, done that! You go girl! :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I did it. Looks good but I needed to change it a bit. The neckline was quite small- so I needed to make it deeper. And it is quite long. Planning to make it shorter. Need few more hours to finish and it will be ready for a date night on Saturday. :) and then dress for Alice with remnants. :) you inspire me to use same fabrics for something for her. And she loves it.
Just started sewing miniature clothes and I failed most of the time and i takes a lot of work..
I'm getting crazy🥲