I needed this so badly! I've been trying to wrap my head around this muslin process! Everyone just glosses over it. I really appreciated your step by step process and telling us that you made ten! And if I may expose my ignorance, I didn't know the how-to of transferring changes to the muslin! Plus, I'd never heard of thread tracing, and that was a huge ah-ha for me! Obviously we know that a twenty minute video takes way longer than that, but we have no real reference point, so thank you for sharing reality with us! So many thank yous! Excellent video! 💜
You're comment is exactly why I made this video and how I felt before learning this process. It's such an important step and you don't find a lot of information about it. I'm glad it cleared up some things for you!
I'll second that!!! everyone on tutorials is like 'yeah just make a muslin to iron out your issues before cutting into your fashion fabric' and there's people like me sitting there like a fish going 'ok but HOW?!?!?' THANK YOU. seriously - i had no idea what the heck you were supposed to do with a muslin after you're done hacking it to bits and scribbling all over it in order to transfer those changes back to your pattern. Subbed!!!
You are sweet to say that. I started my channel Aug. 2018 and this is my 32nd video. I still have plenty of ideas and I'll keep making helpful sewing videos. I am happy to be here for 10 or 1000 or 10,000.
I never sewed a shirt from a pattern and I bought a simple one and made a muslin because of you. I reworked it a few times and now it’s perfect except I didn’t know what to do with it once I finished . Thank you for letting me know I have to rip the seams open and trace it to a new pattern. It actually wasn’t that bad making it because I have a perfect pattern for a shirt I can make for me with any fabric and that’s kind of special then buying it in a store ready made. Thank you 🙏
Awesome! I am making a Vogue pattern dress that is made from damask, has a lining and a built in ‘silk organza petticoat’ as required with the pattern. I think since my damask has such a wonderful drape, it will also have an underlining, at least in the bodice because it also requires boning. Looking forward to this fun feature.
This video is right on time for me, I'm currently making a muslin of Vogue pattern V2788 for my friend's daughter's debutante cotillion. Thanks Paige!! ❤❤❤
I studied tailoring 3 decades ago and the ready to wear cheap clothing has just decimated interest in couture garment making. Therefore it’s a joy to see someone as young as yourself being driven to self teach yourself the principles of dart manipulating and positioning. And making a muslin. I’m encouraged about the future of sewing and very proud of you! Check out Suzy Furer who teaches pattern blocking which might be your next step for development. ❣️
I really appreciate your comment. There is so much value in sewing and my couture dress experience was wonderful. I have so much to learn and practice. So many fun projects lay ahead! I'll look into your suggestion. Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos Paige! This might be a little out of context with this video but I would love to see a tutorial on how you clean and oil your sewing machine, I see we have the same one and mine needs a good cleaning by now.
Until I can get to that, I open the bobbin housing and clean the lint out with a small brush and vacuum loose pieces. I believe the manual says that the machine doesn't need oiling and if it you think it needs a tune up then you can bring it to get a service. Hope that is helpful.
This is such a great series thank you! I'm attempting a green velvet mermaid style gown with silk lining and silk organza for structure, so this is perfect!
Very nice video! My question is, can I put the zipper on front boddice for easier acces / to be able to do it myself, does it distort the pattern? What about wearing the muslin inside out so that i can make modifications on the seams directly?Thank you very much!
I am learning to sew and came across your videos. Thank you. I think you and I have a similar back shape, maybe. I am a bit sway-backed or something. And, like me, you appear to be very thin in the upper back. I have issues with commercial patterns in that I need to remove a lot of fabric from the bodice back to make the garment fit, which I've done in a completely wrong way, but a method that, at the very least, makes the garment more or less fit (not perfect by any stretch). I have not yet learned, or, better said: am still too lazy to redraft a pattern to fit my body. I am watching may videos on this technique, and I will endeavor to redraft patterns as I become more comfortable with the process. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for us beginners.
Wonderful series! I am making a dress using soft, fluid rayon fabric. Would you still recommend using muslin in this step to customize the fit or should my mock-up be made with a fabric more similar in weight and drape to the fabric to be used for the dress?
@@PaigeHandmade Thanks so much for the quick response! Any suggestions on how to stabilize the edges of the inexpensive soft fabric? I’m afraid it frays terribly and may not hold up well to all the handling required.
So I am a newbie and I am still confused by the beginning where you cut out the pattern which had no seam allowance [I know at the end you say your final pattern form your muslin does not have a seam allowance for a reason] but in the beginning you have 2 rows of stitching. I do not understand what the blue/red is. I am going to check your previous video, but this one popped up in my search.
The line you have to be most concerned about is the stitching line. When a pattern includes seam allowances (most do), you will need to mark the stitching line. That is where you thread trace. The blue lines are my stitching lines.
It helps establish the seam lines for fitting. If you let out or take in seams during fitting you can see how far the seam moves. It isn't necessary but it is helpful.
Why do you say “my muslin” instead just muslin? Is it a special muslin fabric? I used to make pattern for myself with a material that could be sewn, ironed and to erase pencil lines, too
I needed this so badly! I've been trying to wrap my head around this muslin process! Everyone just glosses over it. I really appreciated your step by step process and telling us that you made ten! And if I may expose my ignorance, I didn't know the how-to of transferring changes to the muslin! Plus, I'd never heard of thread tracing, and that was a huge ah-ha for me! Obviously we know that a twenty minute video takes way longer than that, but we have no real reference point, so thank you for sharing reality with us! So many thank yous! Excellent video! 💜
You're comment is exactly why I made this video and how I felt before learning this process. It's such an important step and you don't find a lot of information about it. I'm glad it cleared up some things for you!
I'll second that!!! everyone on tutorials is like 'yeah just make a muslin to iron out your issues before cutting into your fashion fabric' and there's people like me sitting there like a fish going 'ok but HOW?!?!?' THANK YOU. seriously - i had no idea what the heck you were supposed to do with a muslin after you're done hacking it to bits and scribbling all over it in order to transfer those changes back to your pattern. Subbed!!!
I am SO glad to help!
Legit the most underrated sewing channel on RUclips.
You are sweet to say that. I started my channel Aug. 2018 and this is my 32nd video. I still have plenty of ideas and I'll keep making helpful sewing videos. I am happy to be here for 10 or 1000 or 10,000.
Couldn't agree more!
really love how detailed and clear the instructions are..
Thanks!
I never sewed a shirt from a pattern and I bought a simple one and made a muslin because of you. I reworked it a few times and now it’s perfect except I didn’t know what to do with it once I finished . Thank you for letting me know I have to rip the seams open and trace it to a new pattern. It actually wasn’t that bad making it because I have a perfect pattern for a shirt I can make for me with any fabric and that’s kind of special then buying it in a store ready made. Thank you 🙏
This is such an incredible video. Thanks for taking the time to produce and share it!
Really helpful to see your process using thread tracing! I've never seen anyone explain it before.
I am planning a couture dress as well. Thank you for this series of videos - you've given me confidence that I can make this happen!
I know for a fact that I liked your video but RUclips deleted my like. I liked it again because I love your couture series. Thank you for sharing!
One simple line, you taught me, Thanks 🌹🌹🌹a lot
One of the best videos I've seen on the process. No long intros, detailed and to the point. Great video!
Thank you!
Thanks for the in depth explanation!
Awesome! I am making a Vogue pattern dress that is made from damask, has a lining and a built in ‘silk organza petticoat’ as required with the pattern. I think since my damask has such a wonderful drape, it will also have an underlining, at least in the bodice because it also requires boning. Looking forward to this fun feature.
I really enjoy how detailed and articulate you are in your tutorials
This video is right on time for me, I'm currently making a muslin of Vogue pattern V2788 for my friend's daughter's debutante cotillion. Thanks Paige!! ❤❤❤
How fun! I'm glad it was good timing for you.
You make a great teacher, and such a beautiful toile!
Thank you!
I studied tailoring 3 decades ago and the ready to wear cheap clothing has just decimated interest in couture garment making. Therefore it’s a joy to see someone as young as yourself being driven to self teach yourself the principles of dart manipulating and positioning. And making a muslin. I’m encouraged about the future of sewing and very proud of you! Check out Suzy Furer who teaches pattern blocking which might be your next step for development. ❣️
I really appreciate your comment. There is so much value in sewing and my couture dress experience was wonderful. I have so much to learn and practice. So many fun projects lay ahead! I'll look into your suggestion. Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos Paige! This might be a little out of context with this video but I would love to see a tutorial on how you clean and oil your sewing machine, I see we have the same one and mine needs a good cleaning by now.
Until I can get to that, I open the bobbin housing and clean the lint out with a small brush and vacuum loose pieces. I believe the manual says that the machine doesn't need oiling and if it you think it needs a tune up then you can bring it to get a service. Hope that is helpful.
So glad I came across your video series. You have answered many of my questions .
That's great! I'm glad you found some answers.
This is such a great series thank you! I'm attempting a green velvet mermaid style gown with silk lining and silk organza for structure, so this is perfect!
That sounds amazing!
Love ur videos...this is terrific im not so technical with toile and ive learned a lot
It's all for the finish line of an amazing garment. Haha! I'm glad it helped.
Really enjoyed this video! Thanks Paige! :)
You're welcome! Thank you too!
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Thank you for being so thorough when you explain!! You are an amazing teacher😊
You're welcome!
I love this video... All the knowledge you share and how you do it's amazing* Thanks so much
Thank you too!
Keep making more content , I enjoy your channel. 🙏 GOD BLESS EVERYONE happy Sunday
This is so insightful! Thank you.
this is exactly what i needed!
I'm so glad it was helpful to you!
Hi,
I would pin the Front and Back’s darts,
instead sewing, to make it easier
when making adjustments.
Really helpful, thank you.
Thank you, especially, for this video and for all the links, too!
Very nice video! My question is, can I put the zipper on front boddice for easier acces / to be able to do it myself, does it distort the pattern? What about wearing the muslin inside out so that i can make modifications on the seams directly?Thank you very much!
I am learning to sew and came across your videos. Thank you. I think you and I have a similar back shape, maybe. I am a bit sway-backed or something. And, like me, you appear to be very thin in the upper back. I have issues with commercial patterns in that I need to remove a lot of fabric from the bodice back to make the garment fit, which I've done in a completely wrong way, but a method that, at the very least, makes the garment more or less fit (not perfect by any stretch). I have not yet learned, or, better said: am still too lazy to redraft a pattern to fit my body. I am watching may videos on this technique, and I will endeavor to redraft patterns as I become more comfortable with the process. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for us beginners.
You're welcome! I hope this helps you get a good fit on your future projects.
Can you share info about the hole punch you used, please?
Wonderful series! I am making a dress using soft, fluid rayon fabric. Would you still recommend using muslin in this step to customize the fit or should my mock-up be made with a fabric more similar in weight and drape to the fabric to be used for the dress?
Generally, you want to make the muslin/toile in a fabric that mimics the final fabric. Use something inexpensive that is similar in weight and drape.
@@PaigeHandmade Thanks so much for the quick response! Any suggestions on how to stabilize the edges of the inexpensive soft fabric? I’m afraid it frays terribly and may not hold up well to all the handling required.
where do you get the muslin light like ones you are using? I bought a roll and they are sooo thick!
I get it in the quilting section of my local Joann store.
So I am a newbie and I am still confused by the beginning where you cut out the pattern which had no seam allowance [I know at the end you say your final pattern form your muslin does not have a seam allowance for a reason] but in the beginning you have 2 rows of stitching. I do not understand what the blue/red is. I am going to check your previous video, but this one popped up in my search.
The line you have to be most concerned about is the stitching line. When a pattern includes seam allowances (most do), you will need to mark the stitching line. That is where you thread trace. The blue lines are my stitching lines.
Hello! May I know where do you get your dress form?
I have a link in the description. It is from htps://theshopcompany.com. It is an amazing dress form.
Why do you thread trace? I’ve never heard of it before
It helps establish the seam lines for fitting. If you let out or take in seams during fitting you can see how far the seam moves. It isn't necessary but it is helpful.
Why do you say “my muslin”
instead just muslin?
Is it a special muslin fabric?
I used to make pattern for myself
with a material that could be sewn,
ironed and to erase pencil lines, too
Muslin, as in: toile or mock-up.
Dhakai Muslin is back after 170 years in Bangladesh. The yarn count is 400-500 and weight of one saree is 170 grams. 💝
muslin is not a costume, it is a type of cloth with fine structure with more than 250 thread count, to be classified as one.
but it's also what people call a toile/mockup which is traditionally made using muslin or calico :)
Thank you for that. There are a handful of names for it.