Anastasia!!! you are my favorite teacher on RUclips. I’ve been replacing my closet with slow fashion over the past few years and you have been a huge part of me being able to make staple pieces with what I have!!
@@evillizardbowder I love hearing this! This is awesome. Doesn’t it feel so good to have a wardrobe that’s just how you want it. Feel free to tag me on social & I will repost it. I’m really happy I have been able to help you in your sewing adventures.
When you're sewing a binding in the round, on the initial seam you can start sewing an inch or two along and stop an inch or two from the end, then you mark an overlap point, match the two loose ends of the binding right sides together lining up the mark you just made, stitch either straight across or turn them 90 degrees and sew on the diagonal (right from overlap-corner to overlap-corner), trim and press the seam open, and then go back and complete the initial stitch in the round. This gives you a continuous loop of binding that's always the right size and has a perfect join with a minimal amount of bulk..
Omg! Thank you so much, I requested this. I always manage to find some flaw in my dresses and know what alterations will make them look better but don't know how to do them myself.😅
This is so helpful! Should you leave room when cutting for a hem? Also, your shirt in this video is amazing! Do you have a tutorial on how you made it?
Thanks. I ordered this dress that was just to layers of fabric sewn together. Not even a waistline. I'll be using your instructions for the waisting and creating a waistline.
@@Timetraveler1111MN cut out sugar and carbs by 85%. I had to due to being diagnosed Type 2 diabetic. Specialist said we could reverse it and one way is with diet. It is a lifestyle change but after 6 months I don’t crave sugar as much and I love my chocolate!!
Anastasia, thanks for this tutorial. I made a knit dress and I used bias binding for the armholes but it did not turn out well. The armholes were way too large - I thought that it was my error in using a cotton bias binding with a knit, but now I realise that I probably wasn’t careful enough and I stretched out the armholes. It was a sleeveless dropped shoulder dress, so perhaps I should trim off the tape and start again, I just haven’t picked up the courage yet as I thought I would make a bad situation worse. I have been wearing the dress under jackets or sweaters. 😅 Now, if you could do a tutorial on how to correct that, that would be fantastic!
I would think making self facing/lining might correct that, if you have enough fabric, or make the bias binding from your fashion fabric or another knit fabric. Knits are harder than wovens to sew, but easier to fit! After taking off the bias binding, you might be able to shrink the armholes smaller with steam.
Steam is a great idea as mentioned below. The woven bias facing works on knits as long as you don’t stretch the knit as you sew & you need to keep in mind that’s its stabilizing it so you will no longer have stretch in the area at that seam but it’s not like you want your armholes stretching out. You could also created a full facing as mentioned below.
I make dance costumes and swim. So I work with a lot of spandex, mesh and other like fabrics. Would love to see a video on bagging (concealing) seams. Especially concealing stretch mesh for a V point on chest. And when bagging corners. Thanks so much for the consideration and love your videos!
Id like a video on how to downsize a dress top when the bust is too large. The darts are confusing me. I tried taking in side seams and shoulders but can't quite make it work
If the skirt does not have elastic or zipper how would you like to get into it? I have a button up a line skirt that’s plus sized up to 38 & a wrap skirt Aline up to 6X. You can find those at sewanastasia.com. I will add half elastic skirt to my list! Thank you for the suggestions & watching.
thank you, i have a princess shape dress with a v neck and i want to change it to a sqaure neck, but it seems complicated. if you could make a video to show how its done i would be grateful
Hi, would you be able to make a video on how to turn a dress like this into a strappy dress with like a scoop neck or v neck, or any low cut. Straps can be any width too. Thank you
@@SewAnastasia so I’m specifically trying to re-create the Marilyn Monroe happy birthday Mr. President gown, but when I go to sew it the pattern that I created go straight down, but I don’t know how to get kind of like the bottom right like here has movement at the bottom even tho it looks straight up and down Also any pageant so of gowns I’m a long time viewer first time caller and I’m bad with words lol
You secretly read my diary and knew this is what I needed.
I’m the sewing fairy godmother 💖
Anastasia!!! you are my favorite teacher on RUclips. I’ve been replacing my closet with slow fashion over the past few years and you have been a huge part of me being able to make staple pieces with what I have!!
@@evillizardbowder I love hearing this! This is awesome. Doesn’t it feel so good to have a wardrobe that’s just how you want it. Feel free to tag me on social & I will repost it. I’m really happy I have been able to help you in your sewing adventures.
When you're sewing a binding in the round, on the initial seam you can start sewing an inch or two along and stop an inch or two from the end, then you mark an overlap point, match the two loose ends of the binding right sides together lining up the mark you just made, stitch either straight across or turn them 90 degrees and sew on the diagonal (right from overlap-corner to overlap-corner), trim and press the seam open, and then go back and complete the initial stitch in the round. This gives you a continuous loop of binding that's always the right size and has a perfect join with a minimal amount of bulk..
Totally. I love that way too. I was just trying to keep it simple for the beginners :)
This is such a great idea! Thank you for doing this! And also thank whoever asked for this originally!
Welcome 🤗 Thank you for watching.
Omg! Thank you so much, I requested this.
I always manage to find some flaw in my dresses and know what alterations will make them look better but don't know how to do them myself.😅
Thank you for requesting this! It’s the question I always have but didn’t know I needed to ask. Thank you for articulating it!
I’m so thankful I found you, your videos and pointers are amazing. Love that I get notifications as soon as they drop. You are amazing!!!!!’❤
Thank you so much for watching :)
Yes! I love this idea. Thank you!
Welcome 🤗
im so so so so SO incredibly glad I found your channel
Thank you Anastasia. You are so clever.
Thank you for the lovely compliment, it means a lot to me.
Very cool! The sleeves on the blouse you are wearing are so sweet!
This is so helpful! Should you leave room when cutting for a hem? Also, your shirt in this video is amazing! Do you have a tutorial on how you made it?
Ahh I can’t wait to try this!
Woohoo 🥳
❤❤❤Excellent and easy to apply and execute!!!
I hope you give it a try. Happy sewing
could you do replacing a regular waist with a buttoned stretchy waist to a pair of normal pants or jeans? love your videos so much!
Wonderful lesson thank you.
Welcome 🤗
💓 Well done! Looks pretty! 😍
Great tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks. I ordered this dress that was just to layers of fabric sewn together. Not even a waistline. I'll be using your instructions for the waisting and creating a waistline.
Sorry. For the neckline
So cute!!! I have a shirt I can do this too!! It’s choking me. 🤣. Thanks!!
lol 😂 Yeah time to change up that neckline
I have a blouse that love but since I have lost weight too big. Can I use this same technique?
You will need to take in the blouse first so it fits you & then change the neckline on it. Check out one of my many videos on tailoring tops.
@@SewAnastasia thank you.
Yeah you for getting healthy love ❤
@@Timetraveler1111MN cut out sugar and carbs by 85%. I had to due to being diagnosed Type 2 diabetic. Specialist said we could reverse it and one way is with diet. It is a lifestyle change but after 6 months I don’t crave sugar as much and I love my chocolate!!
Thank you!!!!
Thanks a ton for the love!
Anastasia, thanks for this tutorial. I made a knit dress and I used bias binding for the armholes but it did not turn out well. The armholes were way too large - I thought that it was my error in using a cotton bias binding with a knit, but now I realise that I probably wasn’t careful enough and I stretched out the armholes. It was a sleeveless dropped shoulder dress, so perhaps I should trim off the tape and start again, I just haven’t picked up the courage yet as I thought I would make a bad situation worse. I have been wearing the dress under jackets or sweaters. 😅 Now, if you could do a tutorial on how to correct that, that would be fantastic!
I would think making self facing/lining might correct that, if you have enough fabric, or make the bias binding from your fashion fabric or another knit fabric. Knits are harder than wovens to sew, but easier to fit! After taking off the bias binding, you might be able to shrink the armholes smaller with steam.
Steam is a great idea as mentioned below. The woven bias facing works on knits as long as you don’t stretch the knit as you sew & you need to keep in mind that’s its stabilizing it so you will no longer have stretch in the area at that seam but it’s not like you want your armholes stretching out. You could also created a full facing as mentioned below.
I make dance costumes and swim. So I work with a lot of spandex, mesh and other like fabrics. Would love to see a video on bagging (concealing) seams. Especially concealing stretch mesh for a V point on chest. And when bagging corners. Thanks so much for the consideration and love your videos!
Great suggestions. I would like to make some swimwear tutorials this summer so keep an eye out.
Id like a video on how to downsize a dress top when the bust is too large. The darts are confusing me. I tried taking in side seams and shoulders but can't quite make it work
Love this video! I would really love a tutorial on how to make harem/drop crotch pants!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you. Do you have a video on how to reduce a bra band? Thank you.
I don’t but I could make one!
@@SewAnastasia That would be so awesome if you could. If you do please let me know. You are amazing, wish I were closer and be in your classes. ❤❤
Beautiful. Could you do a tutorial on a plus size a-line skirt with out elastic or zipper. And a a-line skirt with elastic back and flat front
If the skirt does not have elastic or zipper how would you like to get into it? I have a button up a line skirt that’s plus sized up to 38 & a wrap skirt Aline up to 6X. You can find those at sewanastasia.com. I will add half elastic skirt to my list! Thank you for the suggestions & watching.
thank you, i have a princess shape dress with a v neck and i want to change it to a sqaure neck, but it seems complicated. if you could make a video to show how its done i would be grateful
Do you have a tutorial on how to make the sleeves and waist of the shirt you're wearing in this video?
What’s the size of the bias tape? Love it 😍
I bet I used 1/4 inch
i’d love to see a long veil tutorial!
Nice. Just wish you would have modeled it 😊
Oh yeah. Every time I don’t someone always requests this. Next time I just have to! lol 😂 Thanks for watching.
Hi, would you be able to make a video on how to turn a dress like this into a strappy dress with like a scoop neck or v neck, or any low cut. Straps can be any width too. Thank you
Great idea. I will add it to my tutorial list.
@@SewAnastasia Thank you 😊
can I know what presser foot you used for this
Hi, I’m a drag queen beginning my sewing journey and I was wondering if you could do a video on drag gowns
I can if you can be more specific as to what you are looking for?
@@SewAnastasia so I’m specifically trying to re-create the Marilyn Monroe happy birthday Mr. President gown, but when I go to sew it the pattern that I created go straight down, but I don’t know how to get kind of like the bottom right like here has movement at the bottom even tho it looks straight up and down
Also any pageant so of gowns
I’m a long time viewer first time caller and I’m bad with words lol
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🥰 Thank you for watching.
New neckline is vulgar.
@@marwar819 oh ummm thanks I guess.
This is really spectacular truly transformative, beautiful work 👏🪡🧵😉
Thank you 😊
Could you try a sweetheart neckline with cinched across the breast area ? Not sure what it's called😢
Fantastic techniques thank you
I'm glad you found the techniques helpful! Thank you for watching.