I learned to use my rolled hem foot when I made a tarp for my son's van. I watched videos from diy gear sites and on the silpoly tent fabric it worked great. I got over confident and tried it on a crisper shirting cotton with less success 😞. So in my experience the fabric makes a difference for sure. I made the Love Notions Ballad Blouse last summer with the shirred panel and then modified the sleeves to make them full length with a shirred wrist. It worked very well. I found the fit was similar to their Rhapsody which I know you like. I added some hand embroidery to the yolk and sleeve cuffs of a PM Cleo blouse which I get compliments on every time I wear. If I had an embroidery machine I would love to add some to night shirts and lots of other projects. It just adds a whole other level of elegance and personalisation. I look forward to seeing how you do as you work your way through the list.
What a good idea. It's great that you are incorporating new techniques and learning how to use different machine functions in your Make 9 list. I look forward to following your journey. Happy Sewing. ❤
Thanks so much Cynthia! I can’t do a Make 9 with just patterns because I get distracted too easily 🤣 Just this week, I put together my plans for January, ordered and pulled fabric and the next thing I know, Cashmerette comes out with a pattern I have to make! 🤣💞
That’s a great list of goals, Izzy! Covered buttons are really easy and you’ll like how they make a garment VERY customized. I tried shirring a couple of months ago with disastrous results - I must give it another try. My sister in law uses her embroidery machine to make a small 6”x6” block on the quilt back. She includes the recipients name, date, a personal message, etc. I love this special part of the quilt she made me.
I’m really excited about the covered buttons. Can’t wait to make a beautiful blouse with myself. I love the look of embroidery so I can’t wait to make personalized labels for my quilts. 💞
Great list of plans! The amazing Kenneth King has a video on inserting an invisible zipper. I used his method on a silky dressy blouse for a party and it turned out amazing. Making covered buttons is pretty simple. Sewing on shank buttons seems to be always be an issue for me. I’m sure you will have success with your plans, just need to set aside the time and get that mind set! I have not set a list of goals or plans, just starting thinking about it. Defiantly want to make a couple dresses for the warmer weather. Get free motion quilting to the point where it looks good and of course finish many of the quilts I have started. My major goal is to not purchase any more fabric. We will see how that works out! Happy Sewing!
Thank you Kathleen! I’ll be sure to look up that Kenneth King video when the time comes and report back on how I do. Free-motion quilting definitely takes practice. The more you do, the better it becomes so have fun. 💞
Some great plans/goals! My first invisible zip was on the side of a stable knit crop top I made in around 1974. They were so easy with the snap on plastic foot that the zip company offered. I used them on lots of things -- back then. I recently purchased a similar vintage foot but haven't tried it. That'll have to be one of my goals. I bought a serger in August that I haven't even threaded. Using that will be another goal. Definitely put that embroidery machine to work on quilt labels. Your quilts deserve it. Happy sewing, Izzy, and Happy 2024! - Kelly
A serger changed my sewing practice - so fun to sew knits now that I have one and that it doesn’t scare me so much anymore 🤣 I played with my embroidery machine this weekend and I think I’m going to have a lot of fun making quilt labels!! 💞
Really like your plans! Believe it or not, the first zipper I ever inserted was an invisible zipper and it took me years to try a regular one 😂. I also hate hand sewing a rolled hem. Can’t wait to see that video. I tend to just do them on my serger. I also want to make lined, wool trousers! I have the Cashmerette Miriam trousers pulled out. Now I’m just waiting for a bit of free time to make them. I can really use them. And, just get that swimsuit done. I did a whole series on swimsuits a couple years ago and let me tell you, they are way easier to make than you think. They come together quickly, fit way better, and are addictive. My favorite swimsuits to wear are the ones I’ve made. I need to make more for this year since I’ll be in the pool a lot.
Great list! I gave up trying to use my hem roll foot. I hem prom and bridesmaids dresses, which will have bias sections, I have never been able to get all the way around without a problem. BUT….now I use “ban-roll” and life just became easier! Love using this stuff!!! There are plenty of tutorials showing how to use it and it works!!!! Good luck with your nine makes, I look forward to seeing them!
What a perfect make 9. I could just copy your list and it fits perfectly to my thoughts for the new year. I need to add learning to make pin tucks to the list.
I haven't written out my goals yet but I do have some similar ones. Learning my serger/coverstitch combo machine is at the top of the list. I also want to learn the rolled hem foot; I received a set of different sized ones in my stocking.
Techniques…learning and perfecting them are on my 2024 list, too, Izzy. I have a few random thoughts to share. The last two machines I’ve purchased haven’t had invisible zipper feet. My dealer says they’re not needed. What? I’ve tried with the regular zipper foot, but it doesn’t roll back the edges, so I drag out my old machine to sew those. There must be a way; I need to find it. 😊 For rolled hems and lettuce hems, I discovered that using strips of water soluble stabilizer when sewing or serging the hem makes it easier and much more beautiful! Excess stabilizer just pulls off afterwards. I have all the bathing suit supplies, too, but failed to make even one last year. I bought the TATB CoraLee pattern and the Helen’s Closet pattern that I’ll be trying this year. I’ve decided that this year will be the one where I focus on making myself garments rather than ones for my grandchildren. They’ve reached ages where they’re more interested in shopping for their clothes. I’ll be watching your journey, Izzy! There’s always much to learn from you! 💗🙌
I bought an invisible zipper foot from my Juki thinking it would make this easier… we’ll see! Thanks for the tip re: stabilizer. I’ll have to give that a try. I really hope you get to make yourself more garments this year, including that bathing suit! 💞
I went on a “Get to know your Overlocker Course” a couple of years back and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately 98% of what was taught I’ve never put to use but I really should……this year, I will! Thanks for the inspiration and I too love the finish of a rolled hem. ❤
Great goals. I need to revisit invisible zips. I put my first invisible zips into a fleece pullover. That was a struggle. My main goal for this year is the same as last year, to bring order out of chaos by sewing from my stash.
Wow - I can imagine how an invisible zipper in a fleece would be challenging. The first one I’m attempting is in a very stable suiting fabric so I’m hoping it’s going to be relatively easy. Good luck with your goal - I did that at the beginning of last year and it felt so good to reduce the size of my stash. 💞
Thank you Karen! I’ll report back every time I attempt something new so we all learn. And yes, learning more about our machines I’m sure would make things easier and faster! 💞
Great list Izzy - Shirring is so popular right now in ready to wear and there are some great patterns available as well! It isn’t difficult really but may take a bit of practice with your sewing machine bobbin to get it to work! Having the right tools to do things does make a big difference in how easy or difficult some things work in my humble opinion but then I am a gadget girl and I do love a good tool! 😊
I agree! If a tool is going to make a task easier to learn and complete, then I’m all in. I don’t recommend a ton of tools for beginners, but then again, if a speciality tool is going to make someone love sewing, then why not?! 💞
I enjoyed hearing about your plans for next year! On the subject of invisible zippers: The right foot made all the difference in the world. I think the instructions included in the zipper packaging do a good job at the basic insertion, and is the method that most commercial patterns use (or did for a long time) and I pretty much follow that. I tried three or four different invisible zipper foots until finding one that was ideal, and now I find them much more precise than regular zippers. 😛😁 Your machine may have a dedicated foot; my machine didn't, and I'm not able to change the needle position, so YMMV. Have fun!!
Lucy from Sew Essential has a great invisible zipper tutorial. And I really enjoyed watching your volgmas--yours was the first one I looked for every day this year!! Excited to see how your plans go for 2024. I don't have an embroidery machine and not on my list to have but will be interested to see how you use yours.
Covered buttons will probably be the easiest thing to check off on your list - you'll wonder why you didn't use them before to make projects look more elegant and special! Whitney from Tomkat Stitchery has a video on making a hem with Ban-rol that evidently is a wonderful technique for the rolled hems - good luck with all your plans, and Happy New Year!
I feel like I need to use covered buttons on a dress or something special for some reason! 🤣 Maybe I’ll use them for my birthday dress in June. And yes, I saw Whitney’s video on ban-rol and I’m definitely going to try that instead of trying to figure out my narrow hem foot. Happy New Year!!
Great list! Except for the swimming suit and the embroidery, the same as the goals I aim for. Did my first invisible zip a couple of weeks ago and was OK but not as neat as I would like. Can't wait to see your blogs regarding your goals!
Been there with the rolled hem foot lol! Check out sew essentials invisible zip tutorial, I haven’t looked back since I watched it. You’ve told us so you’ll have to achieve them now 😂 Good luck Izzy 😊
I bought a rolled hem foot in 2022 for a delicate shirt and I got so frustrated I screamed. I hope you share how it works for you! I also have lined trousers on my list of sewing focuses this year! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Great list! I mastered the rolled hem foot and it was a game changer. My tip is go slow and watch what it does for the material on its own before you try to force it! You can totally do it! 😊 Ugh shirring is on my list this year too!😮 I failed my last make 9 because I put too many unrealistic goals! This year I'm making it simpler 😉 can't wait to see your 2024 makes!
Thank you April! I think I resisted making a Make Nine list last year because I didn't want to get super specific about what I wanted to sew during the year. I mean, who knows if I'm still going to want to make a pattern I put on my list after 6 or 9 months go by. I think I found a formula that's going to work for me this year. I hope you have fun with your sewing in 2024!
Learning how to do shirring and making a bathing suit is also on my list. And figuring out how to use my cover stitch machine that has been sitting just out of the box for 3 years! 😮
I made a tankini top that you might like. It is the Ellie and Mac Gathered tankini. My upper bust is 36 and full bust is 40. I made a size Large, D bust. I made a note that it took about 26” of 60” wide fabric.
That’s a great list Izzy. I recently tried the 4mm rolled hem foot to hem a chiffon neck ruffle, following a RUclips tutorial, and it worked well on the straight grain but I could not get it to work well going around a curve on the bias. I saw the comment from another of your viewers who mentions ban-roll - I'll have to look into that. I look forward to hearing of your progress with tgese challenges.
Some of your aims for 2024 are for things I have never done. I have come back to dressmaking from patchwork after about 20 years. I need to get up to speed with straightforward techniques first. Best of luck with your intentions.
Thank you so much! Your journey sounds like mine. I sewed clothes for my kids when they were very small (they are all adults now) and then found quilting which I did exclusively for about 12 years. Coming back to garments after 20+ years was interesting!!
Great goals! Making covered buttons has to be my most favourite thing to do and trust me it is so simple. Invisible zippers I find so much easier than a flap over zip especially with the special foot. I have to ask something, why lined trousers? Is this because of the fabric being itchy? I've never bought a pair or seen some in shops. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong shops 😂. Our lives are so different so love seeing the special items you make. Hope you have fun with your embroidery machine ❤. Xx
Yes, wool trousers usually need to be lined because of the itch factor 🤣 I used to own RTW lined wood trousers early in my career and loved them. When it’s -30 degrees in the winter, they keep you nice and warm and look amazing. About the embroidery - I made the mistake of sending Marianne a picture of the kitty I managed to stitch and she now wants embroidery on her garments 🤣 xx 💞
Great plans, Izzy. I made a swimming suit for Alice a few times. Remember, use clips, not pins, and if you are planning to swim in a swimming pool, check first if your elastic is chlorine resistant. It's like sewing underwear, just more slippery I do roll hem by hand. I did thousands of rolled hems when I was sewing masks, and now it goes quickly and most of the time without ironing I personally don't like shirring - just the feel of elastic on my skin, but I seen recently in a video by Alisa from Thoughtful Creativity trick how to do it without using shirring elastic in bobin - its on her zig zag video. I am thinking of trying this method I usually do lettuce hem on my machine. Although I am kind of allergic to this finish since I did lettuce hem on a skirt of Alice communion dress (3 tiers, 2 layers each of the organza, each layer was 1&3/4 of a circle). I avoid it as much as I can
That’s a great list and it will feel so good to learn those skills. I’m still working on fitting, but I made some progress, last year, and things are starting to make sense to me. Hopefully, I’ll master some of the fitting skills that I practiced, in ‘23. Other than that, I’m working on some habits to make my personal sewing time more of a priority in my week. Have a great year! 😊-Deborah
Thank you Deborah! Fitting is definitely something I’ll continue to focus on, but I feel like I’ve got a good handle on the major issues I encounter. I wholeheartedly support you making more time for sewing. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t have my sewing! 💞
Not sure I'm going to put an invisible into any of my garments to be honest. But I'm working on a dress for my daughter this month and it does require one. Fingers crossed!
All very practical and worthwhile goals. Except for the narrow hem, I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be able to easily accomplish all those skills. I can’t say I have been very happy with my narrow hems, but I wish you luck with everything.
Check out Sandra Betzina on RUclips. She does really easy to understand techniques. I met her in person several times at sewing, expos and such and she's great. My mom had me sewing an invisible zipper when I was 15. Lol I'm older than dirt now, so I think I've done everything And I've come back full circle and I refuse to even make anything that has a zipper or a button. The very first thing I ever made when I started sewing seriously in my 20s was a satin sheath dress with a lace overlay. My friend that worked at the fabric store said you did such a good job. I can't believe you picked the hardest thing in the world to make first. And I said, why didn't you tell me it was gonna be so hard??😮 and she said you would never have tried it if I told you how hard it was gonna be.😂 I still remember going out to dinner in that dress. I used to sew clothing for sale on Etsy back when it was all homemade items. Trust me nothing had a zipper.😂❤ I will spend hours making handmade roses to put on some thing, but not a zipper. Ha ha.
That made me laugh because when I first started sewing many years ago now, I didn’t know certain things were supposed to be hard so I went in with both feet and just got things made. I stopped sewing for a long time and because of the Internet, I know what’s more difficult and now those things scare me. 🤣
Can 't wait to see these unfold. I will be working on #1... Insert invisible zipper, and I see in the comments that there are some good resources. My other plans are things you have already learned :)
I received the fabric for the project that involves an invisible zip today so hoping to make the muslin this week. Fingers crossed it all works out. But I’ll definitely check out those resources. 💞
That long story was just to encourage you and for you to know that you can do anything. And if there's some thing you don't like to do forgive yourself and move on.❤ sewing should be fun! youtube.com/@PowerSewing?si=j0-IiINpEFPhqV3N
Do you watch karen brown of justgetitdone? She does vid on quilt labels ...she agrees re doing label b4 quilt finished/bound. Im not a quilter. Love your goals, would be interested in tutorials on shirring, covered buttons,rolled hems. Re invisible zips, i have 50% success rate. I do use invisible zip foot, that helps, and buying the right zipper helps too, lol!
I don’t watch her, but I’m going to look her up! Thank you. I’ll definitely make videos about all the things I learn this year. You’re all coming along for the ride! 💞
Well, Izzy, you nailed 6 of my goals (once I have full use of my right hand). Check out Thoughtful Creativity from this past week. She has an ingenious way to do shirring with a zigzagging. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Healing slow and steady. Hope to do some sewing soon. Cutting and writing/tracing patterns a month away at least. Enjoying watching sewing videos for now.
I avoided an invisible zipper for a lot of years and then I saw a video where they unzipped it and ironed it flat and using my zipper foot i did the best zipper ever....I am still a hit and miss on a rolled hem,
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oh man, that darn rolled hem foot! i've never been able to figure mine out. if you learn any secrets this year be sure to share them with us!😅
I echo Sara on the rolled hem foot! I have always run out of patience before any kind of success on my regular sewing machine.
I’ll share my whole learning process hopefully!
That’s what happened the first few times I tried it. 😂
Looking forward to uses of the embroidery machine. And rolled hems - hopefully a tutorial?
Not sure about tutorials but I will definitely take you all along with me as I’m learning these things. 💞
I love your make 9 plans. I am looking forward to seeing all of your wonderful makes. Best wishes for your upcoming achievements.
I learned to use my rolled hem foot when I made a tarp for my son's van. I watched videos from diy gear sites and on the silpoly tent fabric it worked great. I got over confident and tried it on a crisper shirting cotton with less success 😞. So in my experience the fabric makes a difference for sure. I made the Love Notions Ballad Blouse last summer with the shirred panel and then modified the sleeves to make them full length with a shirred wrist. It worked very well. I found the fit was similar to their Rhapsody which I know you like. I added some hand embroidery to the yolk and sleeve cuffs of a PM Cleo blouse which I get compliments on every time I wear. If I had an embroidery machine I would love to add some to night shirts and lots of other projects. It just adds a whole other level of elegance and personalisation. I look forward to seeing how you do as you work your way through the list.
I have the Ballad Blouse pattern and that’s the one I was thinking of trying first. 💞
What a good idea. It's great that you are incorporating new techniques and learning how to use different machine functions in your Make 9 list. I look forward to following your journey. Happy Sewing. ❤
Thanks so much Cynthia! I can’t do a Make 9 with just patterns because I get distracted too easily 🤣 Just this week, I put together my plans for January, ordered and pulled fabric and the next thing I know, Cashmerette comes out with a pattern I have to make! 🤣💞
That’s a great list of goals, Izzy! Covered buttons are really easy and you’ll like how they make a garment VERY customized. I tried shirring a couple of months ago with disastrous results - I must give it another try. My sister in law uses her embroidery machine to make a small 6”x6” block on the quilt back. She includes the recipients name, date, a personal message, etc. I love this special part of the quilt she made me.
I’m really excited about the covered buttons. Can’t wait to make a beautiful blouse with myself. I love the look of embroidery so I can’t wait to make personalized labels for my quilts. 💞
Great list of plans! The amazing Kenneth King has a video on inserting an invisible zipper. I used his method on a silky dressy blouse for a party and it turned out amazing. Making covered buttons is pretty simple. Sewing on shank buttons seems to be always be an issue for me. I’m sure you will have success with your plans, just need to set aside the time and get that mind set! I have not set a list of goals or plans, just starting thinking about it. Defiantly want to make a couple dresses for the warmer weather. Get free motion quilting to the point where it looks good and of course finish many of the quilts I have started. My major goal is to not purchase any more fabric. We will see how that works out! Happy Sewing!
Have you seen where Sandra Betzina has released all of her sewing videos on RUclips?😮 I think Kenneth King had some on there with her.
Yes, that Kenneth King video is the best one out there. He uses a regular zipper foot but it works with an invisible zip foot, too.
Thank you Kathleen! I’ll be sure to look up that Kenneth King video when the time comes and report back on how I do. Free-motion quilting definitely takes practice. The more you do, the better it becomes so have fun. 💞
Kenneth King's invisible zipper technique is the only one I use now! So simple and flawless!
Very good idea to try these techniques....I'll be watching to see how you make out:)
Awesome! Thank you!
Some great plans/goals! My first invisible zip was on the side of a stable knit crop top I made in around 1974. They were so easy with the snap on plastic foot that the zip company offered. I used them on lots of things -- back then. I recently purchased a similar vintage foot but haven't tried it. That'll have to be one of my goals.
I bought a serger in August that I haven't even threaded. Using that will be another goal.
Definitely put that embroidery machine to work on quilt labels. Your quilts deserve it.
Happy sewing, Izzy, and Happy 2024! - Kelly
A serger changed my sewing practice - so fun to sew knits now that I have one and that it doesn’t scare me so much anymore 🤣 I played with my embroidery machine this weekend and I think I’m going to have a lot of fun making quilt labels!! 💞
I need to refresh on almost all, no need for a swimsuit. Just another idea your overlocker does a beautiful rolled hem. Thanks for the inspiration
Great idea about the rolled hem on the overlocker! I’m going to have to research that. Thank you! 💞
Really like your plans! Believe it or not, the first zipper I ever inserted was an invisible zipper and it took me years to try a regular one 😂. I also hate hand sewing a rolled hem. Can’t wait to see that video. I tend to just do them on my serger. I also want to make lined, wool trousers! I have the Cashmerette Miriam trousers pulled out. Now I’m just waiting for a bit of free time to make them. I can really use them. And, just get that swimsuit done. I did a whole series on swimsuits a couple years ago and let me tell you, they are way easier to make than you think. They come together quickly, fit way better, and are addictive. My favorite swimsuits to wear are the ones I’ve made. I need to make more for this year since I’ll be in the pool a lot.
I’ll definitely be making a swim suit this year!! I also have the Cashmerette trousers on my list. I love that cool waistband they have. 💞
Great list! I gave up trying to use my hem roll foot. I hem prom and bridesmaids dresses, which will have bias sections, I have never been able to get all the way around without a problem. BUT….now I use “ban-roll” and life just became easier! Love using this stuff!!! There are plenty of tutorials showing how to use it and it works!!!! Good luck with your nine makes, I look forward to seeing them!
Thank you - I’ll have to have a look at that ban-roll stuff! 💞
What a perfect make 9.
I could just copy your list and it fits perfectly to my thoughts for the new year. I need to add learning to make pin tucks to the list.
Yay - I’ll be sure to share what I learn along the way and if you find useful tips and tricks, please let me know! 💞
You will have no problem whizzing thru your list❤😊 those are some good sewing goals
Thank you so much Shari! xx
I haven't written out my goals yet but I do have some similar ones. Learning my serger/coverstitch combo machine is at the top of the list. I also want to learn the rolled hem foot; I received a set of different sized ones in my stocking.
Good luck with your machine. I didn’t even know there were different sized rolled hem feet!! 🤯
Hi Izzy! I have some of the same goals you listed! 😊
Nice! We can cheer each other on this year! 💞
Techniques…learning and perfecting them are on my 2024 list, too, Izzy. I have a few random thoughts to share. The last two machines I’ve purchased haven’t had invisible zipper feet. My dealer says they’re not needed. What? I’ve tried with the regular zipper foot, but it doesn’t roll back the edges, so I drag out my old machine to sew those. There must be a way; I need to find it. 😊
For rolled hems and lettuce hems, I discovered that using strips of water soluble stabilizer when sewing or serging the hem makes it easier and much more beautiful! Excess stabilizer just pulls off afterwards.
I have all the bathing suit supplies, too, but failed to make even one last year. I bought the TATB CoraLee pattern and the Helen’s Closet pattern that I’ll be trying this year. I’ve decided that this year will be the one where I focus on making myself garments rather than ones for my grandchildren. They’ve reached ages where they’re more interested in shopping for their clothes.
I’ll be watching your journey, Izzy! There’s always much to learn from you! 💗🙌
I bought an invisible zipper foot from my Juki thinking it would make this easier… we’ll see! Thanks for the tip re: stabilizer. I’ll have to give that a try. I really hope you get to make yourself more garments this year, including that bathing suit! 💞
I went on a “Get to know your Overlocker Course” a couple of years back and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately 98% of what was taught I’ve never put to use but I really should……this year, I will! Thanks for the inspiration and I too love the finish of a rolled hem. ❤
I did the same thing LOL I took an online course a couple of years ago but then ran into issues with my old serger so never went any further.
You can totally do these, Izzy! 💪🏻💗
Thank you Andra! 💞
Great goals. I need to revisit invisible zips. I put my first invisible zips into a fleece pullover. That was a struggle. My main goal for this year is the same as last year, to bring order out of chaos by sewing from my stash.
Wow - I can imagine how an invisible zipper in a fleece would be challenging. The first one I’m attempting is in a very stable suiting fabric so I’m hoping it’s going to be relatively easy. Good luck with your goal - I did that at the beginning of last year and it felt so good to reduce the size of my stash. 💞
Great list!!! There's some items on your list that I need to learn too😉😉😉. Learning more about my machines is a must!!!
Thank you Karen! I’ll report back every time I attempt something new so we all learn. And yes, learning more about our machines I’m sure would make things easier and faster! 💞
Ohhh did I ever enjoy this list!! Shirring and covered buttons are definitely on my list!! Happy new year!!
Thank you! You too! 💞
Great list Izzy - Shirring is so popular right now in ready to wear and there are some great patterns available as well! It isn’t difficult really but may take a bit of practice with your sewing machine bobbin to get it to work! Having the right tools to do things does make a big difference in how easy or difficult some things work in my humble opinion but then I am a gadget girl and I do love a good tool! 😊
I agree! If a tool is going to make a task easier to learn and complete, then I’m all in. I don’t recommend a ton of tools for beginners, but then again, if a speciality tool is going to make someone love sewing, then why not?! 💞
Good luck with all those goals. Definitely would LOVE to master rolled hems and shirring. Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy new year to you as well! 💞
I enjoyed hearing about your plans for next year! On the subject of invisible zippers: The right foot made all the difference in the world. I think the instructions included in the zipper packaging do a good job at the basic insertion, and is the method that most commercial patterns use (or did for a long time) and I pretty much follow that. I tried three or four different invisible zipper foots until finding one that was ideal, and now I find them much more precise than regular zippers. 😛😁 Your machine may have a dedicated foot; my machine didn't, and I'm not able to change the needle position, so YMMV. Have fun!!
Thank you Lynn! I bought an invisible foot that's supposed to fit my machine so I'm anxious to give it a try.
@@dizzyquiltsandsews I hope it works fabulously for you! 😘
I love your plans - it will be interesting to see you accomplish everything. We need to catch up and talk about doing our collab 😊
Thank you Michelle! Yes, we do! I'll send you a message this weekend. xx
Great plans Izzy!!
Thank you Suzette! 💞
Lucy from Sew Essential has a great invisible zipper tutorial. And I really enjoyed watching your volgmas--yours was the first one I looked for every day this year!! Excited to see how your plans go for 2024. I don't have an embroidery machine and not on my list to have but will be interested to see how you use yours.
Thank you so much - that’s very sweet of you to say! And thanks for the tip re: the invisible zipper tutorial! 💞
Covered buttons will probably be the easiest thing to check off on your list - you'll wonder why you didn't use them before to make projects look more elegant and special! Whitney from Tomkat Stitchery has a video on making a hem with Ban-rol that evidently is a wonderful technique for the rolled hems - good luck with all your plans, and Happy New Year!
I feel like I need to use covered buttons on a dress or something special for some reason! 🤣 Maybe I’ll use them for my birthday dress in June. And yes, I saw Whitney’s video on ban-rol and I’m definitely going to try that instead of trying to figure out my narrow hem foot. Happy New Year!!
Great list!
Except for the swimming suit and the embroidery, the same as the goals I aim for.
Did my first invisible zip a couple of weeks ago and was OK but not as neat as I would like.
Can't wait to see your blogs regarding your goals!
Thank you so much! Yes, I expect it would take a few times to get the invisible zip perfectly. 💞
Been there with the rolled hem foot lol! Check out sew essentials invisible zip tutorial, I haven’t looked back since I watched it. You’ve told us so you’ll have to achieve them now 😂 Good luck Izzy 😊
Thanks for the tip! And yes, now that these goals are out there, I have to focus on them and make them happen! LOL
Oooo love the list sounds like mine its going to be a fun year 😊
Definitely!! 💞
Such a great video, Izzy! I share a lot of your goals too. I'm looking forward to all your 2024 videos!!😊
Thank you Carol! 💞
I bought a rolled hem foot in 2022 for a delicate shirt and I got so frustrated I screamed. I hope you share how it works for you!
I also have lined trousers on my list of sewing focuses this year! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
I will definitely share if/when I get it to work.
Great list! I mastered the rolled hem foot and it was a game changer. My tip is go slow and watch what it does for the material on its own before you try to force it!
You can totally do it! 😊
Ugh shirring is on my list this year too!😮
I failed my last make 9 because I put too many unrealistic goals! This year I'm making it simpler 😉 can't wait to see your 2024 makes!
Thank you April! I think I resisted making a Make Nine list last year because I didn't want to get super specific about what I wanted to sew during the year. I mean, who knows if I'm still going to want to make a pattern I put on my list after 6 or 9 months go by. I think I found a formula that's going to work for me this year. I hope you have fun with your sewing in 2024!
@@dizzyquiltsandsews yea same here I didn't want to not do all of them again..lol hopefully we'll get it this year😊
Learning how to do shirring and making a bathing suit is also on my list. And figuring out how to use my cover stitch machine that has been sitting just out of the box for 3 years! 😮
We’ll have to encourage each other! And yes, get that cover stitch machine going! 💞
I made a tankini top that you might like. It is the Ellie and Mac Gathered tankini. My upper bust is 36 and full bust is 40. I made a size Large, D bust. I made a note that it took about 26” of 60” wide fabric.
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to check it out for sure.
That’s a great list Izzy. I recently tried the 4mm rolled hem foot to hem a chiffon neck ruffle, following a RUclips tutorial, and it worked well on the straight grain but I could not get it to work well going around a curve on the bias. I saw the comment from another of your viewers who mentions ban-roll - I'll have to look into that. I look forward to hearing of your progress with tgese challenges.
Thank you Fiona! Yes, I’m also definitely going to look into that ban roll stuff. 🤣💞
Some of your aims for 2024 are for things I have never done. I have come back to dressmaking from patchwork after about 20 years. I need to get up to speed with straightforward techniques first. Best of luck with your intentions.
Thank you so much! Your journey sounds like mine. I sewed clothes for my kids when they were very small (they are all adults now) and then found quilting which I did exclusively for about 12 years. Coming back to garments after 20+ years was interesting!!
Great goals! Making covered buttons has to be my most favourite thing to do and trust me it is so simple. Invisible zippers I find so much easier than a flap over zip especially with the special foot. I have to ask something, why lined trousers? Is this because of the fabric being itchy? I've never bought a pair or seen some in shops. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong shops 😂. Our lives are so different so love seeing the special items you make. Hope you have fun with your embroidery machine ❤. Xx
Yes, wool trousers usually need to be lined because of the itch factor 🤣 I used to own RTW lined wood trousers early in my career and loved them. When it’s -30 degrees in the winter, they keep you nice and warm and look amazing. About the embroidery - I made the mistake of sending Marianne a picture of the kitty I managed to stitch and she now wants embroidery on her garments 🤣 xx 💞
Great plans, Izzy.
I made a swimming suit for Alice a few times. Remember, use clips, not pins, and if you are planning to swim in a swimming pool, check first if your elastic is chlorine resistant.
It's like sewing underwear, just more slippery
I do roll hem by hand. I did thousands of rolled hems when I was sewing masks, and now it goes quickly and most of the time without ironing
I personally don't like shirring - just the feel of elastic on my skin, but I seen recently in a video by Alisa from Thoughtful Creativity trick how to do it without using shirring elastic in bobin - its on her zig zag video. I am thinking of trying this method
I usually do lettuce hem on my machine. Although I am kind of allergic to this finish since I did lettuce hem on a skirt of Alice communion dress (3 tiers, 2 layers each of the organza, each layer was 1&3/4 of a circle).
I avoid it as much as I can
Thank you so much for these tips Agata!! You made me giggle when you mentioned the lettuce hem… 🤣
I watched a video from Judi Running Sew and Sew for inserting zips, it was really easy to follow, give it a look xx
I will - thank you!
That’s a great list and it will feel so good to learn those skills. I’m still working on fitting, but I made some progress, last year, and things are starting to make sense to me. Hopefully, I’ll master some of the fitting skills that I practiced, in ‘23. Other than that, I’m working on some habits to make my personal sewing time more of a priority in my week. Have a great year! 😊-Deborah
Thank you Deborah! Fitting is definitely something I’ll continue to focus on, but I feel like I’ve got a good handle on the major issues I encounter. I wholeheartedly support you making more time for sewing. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t have my sewing! 💞
Your goals are much the same as mine. Except the invisible zipper at nearly 74 and with significant shoulder mobility issues I try to avoid zippers.
Not sure I'm going to put an invisible into any of my garments to be honest. But I'm working on a dress for my daughter this month and it does require one. Fingers crossed!
All very practical and worthwhile goals. Except for the narrow hem, I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be able to easily accomplish all those skills. I can’t say I have been very happy with my narrow hems, but I wish you luck with everything.
Thank you so much! It’ll be interesting to try that narrow hem for sure! 💞
Check out Sandra Betzina on RUclips. She does really easy to understand techniques. I met her in person several times at sewing, expos and such and she's great. My mom had me sewing an invisible zipper when I was 15. Lol I'm older than dirt now, so I think I've done everything And I've come back full circle and I refuse to even make anything that has a zipper or a button. The very first thing I ever made when I started sewing seriously in my 20s was a satin sheath dress with a lace overlay. My friend that worked at the fabric store said you did such a good job. I can't believe you picked the hardest thing in the world to make first. And I said, why didn't you tell me it was gonna be so hard??😮 and she said you would never have tried it if I told you how hard it was gonna be.😂 I still remember going out to dinner in that dress. I used to sew clothing for sale on Etsy back when it was all homemade items. Trust me nothing had a zipper.😂❤ I will spend hours making handmade roses to put on some thing, but not a zipper. Ha ha.
That made me laugh because when I first started sewing many years ago now, I didn’t know certain things were supposed to be hard so I went in with both feet and just got things made. I stopped sewing for a long time and because of the Internet, I know what’s more difficult and now those things scare me. 🤣
@@dizzyquiltsandsews The blind faith of youth. Ha ha. Don't even worry about it just jump in.
Can 't wait to see these unfold. I will be working on #1... Insert invisible zipper, and I see in the comments that there are some good resources. My other plans are things you have already learned :)
I received the fabric for the project that involves an invisible zip today so hoping to make the muslin this week. Fingers crossed it all works out. But I’ll definitely check out those resources. 💞
That long story was just to encourage you and for you to know that you can do anything. And if there's some thing you don't like to do forgive yourself and move on.❤ sewing should be fun! youtube.com/@PowerSewing?si=j0-IiINpEFPhqV3N
Do you watch karen brown of justgetitdone? She does vid on quilt labels ...she agrees re doing label b4 quilt finished/bound. Im not a quilter.
Love your goals, would be interested in tutorials on shirring, covered buttons,rolled hems. Re invisible zips, i have 50% success rate. I do use invisible zip foot, that helps, and buying the right zipper helps too, lol!
I don’t watch her, but I’m going to look her up! Thank you. I’ll definitely make videos about all the things I learn this year. You’re all coming along for the ride! 💞
Well, Izzy, you nailed 6 of my goals (once I have full use of my right hand). Check out Thoughtful Creativity from this past week. She has an ingenious way to do shirring with a zigzagging. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
I will check her out (someone else recommended her) - thank you! Are you close to getting your hand back? How is that going? 💞
Healing slow and steady. Hope to do some sewing soon. Cutting and writing/tracing patterns a month away at least. Enjoying watching sewing videos for now.
I avoided an invisible zipper for a lot of years and then I saw a video where they unzipped it and ironed it flat and using my zipper foot i did the best zipper ever....I am still a hit and miss on a rolled hem,
Yes, I think many of these goals are going to require lots of practice!