Thank you for my life!!! I'm making this pattern right now and the binding instructions were so confusing to me. Found your video, and now it makes sense 🤣
Loved this video! Very well done, I love seeing people fit mockups and make necessary fit changes. I also love seeing construction details :) you hit all the buttons for me! I think these hobbity-folk-bodices are sooooooo cute :)
You did a really nice job with this bodice. New subscriber, i have been watching several of these vlogs and found yours to be to my liking, you ran into some issues and was able to work thru them and the finished piece was really nice.
Someone needs to take this pattern away from me. I keep making bodices. I’ve put boning in mine as well. I usually bone the back and the sides and along the front of the eyelets. I make one with hooks on the underside of the front rather than eyelets and I was really happy with how that looks. I love the William Morris (?) fabric on yours and the beautiful bias tape color.
Thanks! It is a William Morris print fabric. A hook closure is an excellent idea! I'd considered a button closure, but ultimately I liked the adjustability of lacing.
Rachel Maksy made me want this pattern too! I have been listening to LotR audiobooks and my inner Hobbit is dying to come out too. I super loved all the detail from your video. Thanks for all the details how you had to adjust your pattern. I didn’t realize it was more on the short waisted side. I’m a busty girl so that is good to know I might have to adjust the waist to lengthen it. I’m really excited to get into my pattern though!
I'm long waisted and had to add 1.5 inches. I've also made 5 of these! 2 skirted and 3 regular. I made 1 from thrifted jacquard curtains. LOL I've altered the pattern to add buttons instead of lacing and, now make them reversible! 2 for the work of 1! YEHAW! Delete the back edging, just edge the armholes.
ohmy the end result looks sooo great! I have this pattern too and I'm still waiting for the perfect fabric to make it with, but your video makes me want to start on it now 🤭
The upside is that it takes very little fabric. I squeezed one out of excess wool coating by piecing the back and cutting up remnants from a bigger project.
Great job!! I just cut out my lining layer and am just starting the pinning. After seeing yours, I’m wishing I had actually done a mock-up. 🤞🏻 I don’t have any major changes needed.
@@sensiblestitch Just finished it today. I am happy with it but it definitely could have been a size smaller so I’ve started another one today as well. I made the first one reversible and will do the same for the second. 💗
I ran a bone inside the binding on the center front edges and for the other side of the eyelets the channel starts about 1/8" away. My notes to myself on this pattern recommend adding an additional 1/4" to the center fronts so I could avoid putting boning in the binding.
This pattern should have been a breeze but it was wonky. Sizing is way off. I’m a size 0 and the size 6b was so tiny I had to start over and couldn’t even rig it with smaller seams to fit. The back panel also gaped
I'm sorry yours was so much trouble! I, personally, found the sizing to be correct to my physical measurements (not my dress size). The alterations I did are normal for me on most patterns.
I loveeee how this turned out. So glad you chose the William Morris fabric in the end too! Just curious - did you end up shortening the waistline? I’m super short-waisted as well and am getting this commissioned from a seamstress in the future, so I’m just trying to gauge the fit from a fellow short-waisty. :) Thank you in advance and thank you for sharing your creative process!
Thanks and you're very welcome! I didn't shorten the waistline in this one at all. It lands a smidge below my true waist, in that narrow gap between ribcage and pelvis. For a future make, I am considering shortening by about 1/2" to raise it onto my ribcage.
Some things that I feel help with bias binding this pattern: 1) Make your own. The store-bought tend to be more opinionated about curving smoothly. 2) After stitching it down on the underside, make sure to press thoroughly. 3) Then, while still at your ironing area, fold it over to the front. Make sure the fold is snug against the raw edges of the fabric. Press it again. A steamy iron can help smooth out any curved areas that want to be lumpy. 4) Pin everything in place after pressing and then take your time stitching it down. I hope that helps!
Hey, I love your video! Your choice of fabric goes great with the pattern! ❤ I wanted to try it as well, unfortunately I don't seem to be able to fit piece one and two together. The front piece a l w a y s ends up one cm / three eights of an inch too long! Do you happen to have any tips? :)
Pieces 1 and 2 have to be eased together. You'll have pattern markings showing where to ease stitch and it's a good idea to mark the point where the seam allowance starts on the top and bottom edge. Ease stitch (aka basting stitches) between the marks on piece 1. Adjust as needed to so you're able to match the same markings on piece 2 to it. After that, match the seam allowance markings. If there's a difference in fabric in the seam allowance area it's okay - you'll be trimming it back anyway for the binding.
@@sensiblestitch thanks so much for your reply and explanation! I didn't really get this part and found no clue anyone's done it this way 🤔 figuring it all out and finishing the corset wasn't easy but I think I want like 20 more :D
@@agotthar4977 You're very welcome! Easing is fairly common for princess seams and many other curved seams. The pattern does call for you to ease the pieces together, but it can definitely be a challenge to understand what the heck they're actually saying. For me, the binding instructions were the part that made no sense until I started working through them. 🙂 The good news is that once you've done one, any others will be much easier!
@@sensiblestitch the German translation of this pattern probably didn't really help, I'm afraid^^ But you're right, the next ones will already be a lot easier!
I would recommend pinning at the ironing board with lots of steam to "shape" the binding around the curves. Then use a heck-ton of pins to hold the binding in place around the curves. Also, it's best to use bias binding that you've made yourself - storebought tends to not shape as well.
@@sensiblestitch yeah, I made my own binding but even on my second try o had some issues with bulk and not turning well at corners. I think I'll take your advice and do most of the shaping on the ironing board.
The ease stitch is just basting stitches. You'll sew the basting stitches between the marked points on piece 1. Then you can gather that area by pulling on a thread of the basting stitches to fit piece 2.
I think my next one's going to be made with corduroy. What color family should I make it in: green, blue, or brown?
I vote brown with green or blue bias tape on the edge!
Thank you for my life!!! I'm making this pattern right now and the binding instructions were so confusing to me. Found your video, and now it makes sense 🤣
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video! Very well done, I love seeing people fit mockups and make necessary fit changes. I also love seeing construction details :) you hit all the buttons for me! I think these hobbity-folk-bodices are sooooooo cute :)
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Not only do I want the bodice you made but every outfit you wore in this video. Love your style 😊
Oh thank you!
You did a really nice job with this bodice. New subscriber, i have been watching several of these vlogs and found yours to be to my liking, you ran into some issues and was able to work thru them and the finished piece was really nice.
Thanks for your kind words and for subbing!
Someone needs to take this pattern away from me. I keep making bodices. I’ve put boning in mine as well. I usually bone the back and the sides and along the front of the eyelets. I make one with hooks on the underside of the front rather than eyelets and I was really happy with how that looks. I love the William Morris (?) fabric on yours and the beautiful bias tape color.
Thanks! It is a William Morris print fabric.
A hook closure is an excellent idea! I'd considered a button closure, but ultimately I liked the adjustability of lacing.
Boning is a great idea. I think I will break out my zip tie bones.
So amazing to see how you made this beautiful bodice!
Thank you so much!
Rachel Maksy made me want this pattern too! I have been listening to LotR audiobooks and my inner Hobbit is dying to come out too. I super loved all the detail from your video. Thanks for all the details how you had to adjust your pattern. I didn’t realize it was more on the short waisted side. I’m a busty girl so that is good to know I might have to adjust the waist to lengthen it. I’m really excited to get into my pattern though!
You're very welcome! Best of luck on your make!
I'm long waisted and had to add 1.5 inches. I've also made 5 of these! 2 skirted and 3 regular. I made 1 from thrifted jacquard curtains. LOL I've altered the pattern to add buttons instead of lacing and, now make them reversible! 2 for the work of 1! YEHAW! Delete the back edging, just edge the armholes.
Great idea to make them reversible!
I have this pattern, am long waisted, and would also like buttons instead of lacing. Would you mind sharing how you made these alterations?
ohmy the end result looks sooo great! I have this pattern too and I'm still waiting for the perfect fabric to make it with, but your video makes me want to start on it now 🤭
Thanks! You could always start on one now and then make another once the perfect fabric is found. 😉
The upside is that it takes very little fabric. I squeezed one out of excess wool coating by piecing the back and cutting up remnants from a bigger project.
Great job!! I just cut out my lining layer and am just starting the pinning. After seeing yours, I’m wishing I had actually done a mock-up. 🤞🏻 I don’t have any major changes needed.
Thanks! Best of luck with yours!
@@sensiblestitch Just finished it today. I am happy with it but it definitely could have been a size smaller so I’ve started another one today as well. I made the first one reversible and will do the same for the second. 💗
@@KitchenTableChatsENM Your first one is just meant to be worn over sweaters then! Have fun with the second. ☺️
@@sensiblestitch Brilliant!! Great suggestion! I've finished the second one and it's so much better!
Thank you!!! I was looking for a video like this 💛
You're very welcome!
So beautiful omg
Thanks!
It is so pretty!!!!
Fantastic video, thank you! For the boning, how far from the edge did you put the channels?
I ran a bone inside the binding on the center front edges and for the other side of the eyelets the channel starts about 1/8" away. My notes to myself on this pattern recommend adding an additional 1/4" to the center fronts so I could avoid putting boning in the binding.
This pattern should have been a breeze but it was wonky. Sizing is way off. I’m a size 0 and the size 6b was so tiny I had to start over and couldn’t even rig it with smaller seams to fit. The back panel also gaped
I'm sorry yours was so much trouble! I, personally, found the sizing to be correct to my physical measurements (not my dress size). The alterations I did are normal for me on most patterns.
I loveeee how this turned out. So glad you chose the William Morris fabric in the end too!
Just curious - did you end up shortening the waistline? I’m super short-waisted as well and am getting this commissioned from a seamstress in the future, so I’m just trying to gauge the fit from a fellow short-waisty. :)
Thank you in advance and thank you for sharing your creative process!
Thanks and you're very welcome! I didn't shorten the waistline in this one at all. It lands a smidge below my true waist, in that narrow gap between ribcage and pelvis. For a future make, I am considering shortening by about 1/2" to raise it onto my ribcage.
How do you get the bias binding so smooth? I watched this video while unpicking the binding on the same pattern because mine's a lumpy mess...
Some things that I feel help with bias binding this pattern:
1) Make your own. The store-bought tend to be more opinionated about curving smoothly.
2) After stitching it down on the underside, make sure to press thoroughly.
3) Then, while still at your ironing area, fold it over to the front. Make sure the fold is snug against the raw edges of the fabric. Press it again. A steamy iron can help smooth out any curved areas that want to be lumpy.
4) Pin everything in place after pressing and then take your time stitching it down.
I hope that helps!
Enjoy your cat videos 👏👏😂💖
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Mine fit the same way
I'm glad it's not just me!
Hey, I love your video! Your choice of fabric goes great with the pattern! ❤
I wanted to try it as well, unfortunately I don't seem to be able to fit piece one and two together. The front piece a l w a y s ends up one cm / three eights of an inch too long! Do you happen to have any tips? :)
Pieces 1 and 2 have to be eased together. You'll have pattern markings showing where to ease stitch and it's a good idea to mark the point where the seam allowance starts on the top and bottom edge. Ease stitch (aka basting stitches) between the marks on piece 1. Adjust as needed to so you're able to match the same markings on piece 2 to it. After that, match the seam allowance markings. If there's a difference in fabric in the seam allowance area it's okay - you'll be trimming it back anyway for the binding.
@@sensiblestitch thanks so much for your reply and explanation! I didn't really get this part and found no clue anyone's done it this way 🤔 figuring it all out and finishing the corset wasn't easy but I think I want like 20 more :D
@@agotthar4977 You're very welcome! Easing is fairly common for princess seams and many other curved seams. The pattern does call for you to ease the pieces together, but it can definitely be a challenge to understand what the heck they're actually saying. For me, the binding instructions were the part that made no sense until I started working through them. 🙂
The good news is that once you've done one, any others will be much easier!
@@sensiblestitch the German translation of this pattern probably didn't really help, I'm afraid^^
But you're right, the next ones will already be a lot easier!
@@agotthar4977 Oh yes, things do tend to get lost in translation!
I'm struggling with the binding. I am making pattern C and struggling with how to put binding on... Especially around the corners.
I would recommend pinning at the ironing board with lots of steam to "shape" the binding around the curves. Then use a heck-ton of pins to hold the binding in place around the curves. Also, it's best to use bias binding that you've made yourself - storebought tends to not shape as well.
@@sensiblestitch yeah, I made my own binding but even on my second try o had some issues with bulk and not turning well at corners. I think I'll take your advice and do most of the shaping on the ironing board.
@@sarahmcinroy2321 Best of luck!
I’m working on this one now and am having trouble figuring out “ease stitch” to attach the front and side pieces ..
The ease stitch is just basting stitches. You'll sew the basting stitches between the marked points on piece 1. Then you can gather that area by pulling on a thread of the basting stitches to fit piece 2.