Oh my goodness Joy, what a wonderful teacher you are. You have shown and answered so many questions for me in this video. I love to quilt and I love to sew but have had trouble getting my clothes to fit. I'm not giving up, though. I am 76; before my time on earth is over I am "determined" to be able to sew my own clothes...lol. Thank you for taking time to make these videos. Your clothes you make always look so nice. May God Bless you in all you do because you sure are a blessing to those you teach.
I agree with you about the length of pants, and also the ripped jeans. Thank you so much for your teachings. Love watching you and hope your teachings sink into this old brain.
Mama taught me how to sew her way. It came easy to her, as everything else did too. She was a fast thinker like you are. I am 67 now and still trying to learn all I can. I watch you give time to teaching and thank you so much.
Hi Joy, I’m your new subscriber from Canada 🇨🇦 and by the Grace of God you are as your name is full of joy. I’m watching all your videos and the way you explain is amazing. You are a perfect teacher and I thank you for sharing all your good work and your precious time. Bye now!
Oh Joy, you are not the only one that dislikes those kind of pants. I always call them flood pants. Thank you a million times for creating these videos. Your explanations are so easy to understand.
Oh my goodness. Loves this and have been sewing for years. Been away from sewing for myself for a while. You teach like my mom taught me.. Home-Ec kind of rattled me finally went back to the way I was taught. So much more fun and productive. Agree on the direction you make your button holes. Great reminders thank you.
Joy, even though I have been sewing since I was 4 years old (and I'm 66 now) I enjoy your teaching. And I always learn something new. Please keep teaching!
Joy, I am a little late to your channel, but learning so much, even though I have been sewing for decades. I ordered the button hole and button cutter gadgets. I have never heard of these before. I can't wait to try them. I also ordered some of the books you have recommended. I also quilt and have made jewelry. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and I love your presentations.
Hi, Joy. I have had SFD for a couple years. I have had several starts and stops. Thank you for motivating me to make my first wearable blouse. I am very pleased with the final product. I look forward to many more to come. I appreciate you.....
"Nobody wants to see grannies naked" - OMG. Not only do I learn so much and appreciate your skills but you throw some really funny lines out there, lol.
Excellent explanation re: button extension, button hole placement and the logic of sewing on buttons!!! I've always been intimidated by this process, but your video has really opened my eyes as to the correct way to get near perfect results. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!!!!!!!! You're my sewing hero!!! 🥰 BTW: I can't stand cropped pants and just can't wear 3/4 length sleeves! My mother made me a seersucker outfit that had "pedal pusher" pants when I was about 4 or 5 yrs. old and I absolutely refused to wear it! The length of the pants drove me nuts! To this day, I just can't do cropped pants or capris, as they are now called. Can't do 3/4 length sleeves either. I like tops that are either sleeveless, have cap sleeves or long sleeves. I like the option of pushing long sleeves up on my forearm if/when necessary. I like shorts or long pants, period. To me, cropped pants and capris look like they weren't made long enough or that the wearer grew several inches since the garment was made/purchased. No, you're not the only one, Joy. ☺ Again, thank you for making this video and showing us your excellent sewing methods! Oh! Your changing out the white blouse buttons for blue was an excellent decision. The white ones were distracting. The blue ones blend into the background of the blouse and look so much nicer. 👍🏼
Joy, Thanks so much for putting this tutorial up. It is terrific. The buttonhole part is hands down, the best tutorial that I have ever watched for buttonholes. Five stars for sure. Keep up the good work.
Joy, thank you for all of your efforts. You have cleared up my confusion regarding button extension and center front! So happy you took the time to thoroughly explain all of that. You are appreciated by your RUclipsrs.
Joy, I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I have just started to sew clothes this year and have not had any success with darts. My left side is always lower than my right. I put out a call to the pattern designer and did not get a how to fix it response. But YOU have solved my problem! My shoulders are not the same height. What a revelation. This video is being saved for my next top and I am going to try and fix the other one. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Joy you crack me up. I wish I lived closer because I would love to hang out with you. The knowledge you have is amazing. I hope you have family that you are passing this information on to.
Joy, I love your trick for the hem/facing. Blouses are intimidating to me, but you make it look easy. Thanks for showing us how you make it. Love your blouse. 👍🤗
Well what can I say other than ....Fabulous, ...you are just the best at teaching Joy, you explain everything so clearly, and as soon as I can I will put your tuition into practice, having a small, local holiday first though. Love that song Tammy’s in love, hate those ripped jeans and those ankle length trousers are not for me either, think it’s probably our generation thing😉 thanks for a wonderful lesson. You are a star x
Joy, I have been sewing for many many years but I always learn something new from you. You are such a good teacher. Also, you have solved the mystery for me of why Peggy's blouses are always uneven in the front. LOL Thanks for that!
What a breathe of fresh air you are...I'm new to sewing and I'm learning lots from you...and your maths is perfect for your quarter inch each side....makes perfect sense to me...all the best...love from Scotland x
Dear Joy, thanks for your sewinglessons. It helps me a lot, i am sewing in the kitchen right now, but my husband is making me a sewingroom at the secondfloor. Greetings form the netherlands
I was bingeing on your videos and just listened to this one. I’m a Tammy from the 50’s too. I actually have the two books that the movies were based on. Tammy Out of Time and Tammy Tell Me True.
Thanks Joy for your excellent detailed explanation of how to sew the Surefit blouse. Now I am inspired to make my first blouse using the Dress kit. I learnt heaps from your video.🙂
We are the same age. I have been sewing since high school but still find your videos very informative and love the crazy things you do and say. Oh yeah... Never put pins in your mouth per my high school home ec teacher, Miss Rast. I didn't appreciate her then but I do now.
Hi Joy. what an inspiration you are. I have just ordered my first ever surefit pack in the uk and can't wait to get started. your clothes are fantastic and i will continue to watch your tutorials to keep me going and motivated. I am a beginner with making clothes but i do know my way around a sewing machine and a small amount of reading and adjusting patterns but i need to learn more about different fabrics and their uses but over all i'm excited that i could possibly have a wardrobe like yours. Keep up the good work and thank you for making it a bit more easy for me to make this decision to try.
Thank you Joy, love watching your tutorials. I'm more of a quilter, but I've been wanting to start sewing garments. You are a great teacher, love how detailed you are and how clear you are with your instructions. Thank you so much! God bless you!
Thank you for this video it was great this is the first time I have seen so close to your hands your hands are so pretty I also liked the shirt you wore in
Joy you are beautiful to listen to,iv listened to this many many times,you keep me company int the kitchen,and all day in my needlework room,I love this simple design,I had a laugh when my husband was helping me to draw round my tour so shap,he doesn’t understand prisision,mind if I were in his kitchen prisison is oh so important with his spices oops I wrote spicies wrong sorry joy, I have so many ideas for blouses I just lack confidence to design it,I love how you hem and finish your blouse,it matters if it’s not even,I hope Gerry got on ok at drs,please don’t ever loose your love of dressmaking I’d be devistated if you did,luv teresa
Loved it. Thank you for taking the time to do it! I need to get a button guage - that's what always gives me trouble. You are not the only one that dislikes those short pants - I can't stand them either. I also like my 3/4 sleeves just under my elbow like you do. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to whatever you are doing next! I'm balancing between many projects myself.
How wonderful to watch another perfectionist at work - I'm not alone after all! 😄 I've been needing to update my blueprint and make a few woven items and this series was a great refresher. Thank you very much! ❤️
Oh my you gave us newbies so much good info..Im spending my winter learning to make my own tops and hopefully pants too. Thank you agin for these classes. YOUR THE BEST!!!!
I was taught that the only button holes that are horizontal are one on jackets and blouses and shirts should be vertical so as not to shift off center front and possibly allow gaping. I like the way you do it here as I prefer my button holes to be horizontal and by making sure the button hole edge toward center front is only 1/8" over CF, the shift is VERY minimal if any. Thanks for validating my button hole preference, Joy! LOL Love this video. I don't know why you were hesitating on putting them up. It's like sewing with a sewing buddy!
Joy. I absolutely LOVE the blouse you have on. That is beautiful..... I am absolutely love the way you teach. I'm not crazy about the fabric but I really like that pattern.I am a hefty girl but I would make it longer for me. I've never been very good at putting in button holes. But i know now it's the machine not me. You are a very good teacher. You are hilarious to watch but i like watching you thank you for taking your time to TEACH. .you take the time you dont just breeze thru it....
Thank you Joyce. I actually filmed many more hours of the machine just stitching away or me talking about something. It is the editing that really takes the time because I cut so much out.
Joy would you like a laugh,,my husband bought me the button thingamigig and I expected it to be several inches tall like yours before you stretch it apart, man is about five inches tall before you extend it out...oh what ding bats,iv got one for midgets or baby’s joy keep doing the videos we need your sooooooo informative your fabulous luv teresa x😀🙂x
Thank you Joy! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It's going to be so helpful when I sew my blouse. On another note, a long time ago in one of Nancy's Notions episodes she understitched with a serpentine stitch. You are the only other person I've seen do it that❤😊👍
I want to join the others in thanking you for the effort you put into these videos. It is much appreciated, Joy! I now have my own SFD Dress kit thanks to you :)
WOW! From the master pattern out of the envelope to the complete finished garment - what an incredible teaching series! 🙌 You are so thorough and systematic! You seem to anticipate the questions that come up along the way as if reading my mind! I’m very appreciative of all your teaching videos. You put a great amount of time into bringing them to the sewing community around the world. The quality, lighting and sound, the encouragement and laughter is great. Thank you so much!
Hi Joy Thank you so much for explaining how to lower the shoulder and l love how you sewed your sleeves in. I'm going to try that. The colour blue looks lovely on you. Thanks again, appreciate you sharing your sewing knowledge. 😘
Joy, thank you for your time in doing these tutorials you make things so clear to understand. I’m excited to get started on my sure fit designs blouse. Love watching and listening to you🙂!
Thanks, Joy. I always learn from you. One tip. You never have to backstitch a zigzag. They will never come out. That's why I love them. By the way, Nancy Zieman used zigzag for under stitching too. She used the triple zigzag.
Thank you for making this video. I learned something new about button placement. I wondered why the bottom of my blouse would end up uneven when I did the button holes vertical rather than horizontal.
Joy what settings do you put your serger on and how many threads and do you use that amount of threads on all your sewing of your garments. When should you use three thread and when do you use four thread. I love watching your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. You repeat yourself and it sinks in more. Great work. Were you ever a school teacher? The kids would love your way of teaching. X
Thank you so much for your time doing this video. It is so appreciated. I am going tomorrow to get my fabric and other things. I will probably freak out a few times doing the buttons and button holes and you may hear few screams from Virginia. My dad used to call those type of pants high water pants. Again thank you.
I was the one who asked about how you held your scissors to the machine. Thanks for showing that. And, thanks for commenting that you don't cut off the excess after you sew the hem facing! I always cut and always had bumps and dents! Wonderful video!
Capris. I love the ankle pants or I call them cigarette pants. I’m getting ready to make a pair. I gotta say, I love your blouse and you are so fun. I have a Jerry, also. Thanks so much
Love you Joy, I'm a perfectionist too, it's blessing and a curse at the same time 😂. Well mostly blessing because everything is better if it's done right 💖. If you search "old Tammy movie" on RUclips, a few different ones come up. I'm going to be sure to watch one soon, old movies are wonderful. Thanks for all your sewing tips, I'm 55 and still learning 😃. I especially love the expanding button gauge!!
Great sew along. Love your top and your decision to change the buttons was a good call, in my openion. The white ones looked nice but the blue ones look nicer to me. Keep up the good work we love it. :-)
Great video series from pattern drawing to sewing the SFD blouse . You are a very talented teacher. Thank you for putting so much time and work in sharing your knowledge and experience. As to the horizontal button holes (or not), I noticed that certain high end brand shirts of my husband had vertical button holes except for the collar and the bottom
one. I remember my sewing teacher said something alike some 30 years ago but I forgot it until now. As regards the lower shoulder and lowering the armhole, I use a measuring wheel to run it along the front and back armhole called Rollbe. I bought it from SFD UK. The armhole gets larger if you lower the sides of the armhole more than the amount you lowered at the shoulder
but as it fits you the way you do it , who cares. The sleeve is easier to set in. Your blouses are beautiful When I learned typing, our teacher used the second carbon copy to check typing errors. Too soft typing resulted in pale prints difficult to read and low grades even if there were no typing errors.
Yes, you have to lower the armhole the same amount as the shoulder. That is what I do. Two one fourths at the shoulder equal one half, and I lower the armhole one half inch.
Do you run the serger around your sleeve seam once the sleeves pass for perfect, or near it? Never mind your insert immediately answered my question. Thank you.
Oh my you certainly aren’t the only one who dislikes pants that hit about the ankles. I detest them. I don’t think they look good on anyone, young old or anywhere in between. But I do enjoy all your videos, you make me smile when I feel like there’s nothing to smile about!!!!!
This was wonderful lesson Joy. I have always sewn the sleeves in from the sleeve side. But I like your method and crimping best. I also liked the way you adjusted the button hole width a little. Looks lovely. What table is your 740 sitting in? Don’t think this is available here in Australia. God Bless
I love the sound of a sewing machine, I find it very comforting.
Oh my goodness Joy, what a wonderful teacher you are. You have shown and answered so many questions for me in this video. I love to quilt and I love to sew but have had trouble getting my clothes to fit. I'm not giving up, though. I am 76; before my time on earth is over I am "determined" to be able to sew my own clothes...lol. Thank you for taking time to make these videos. Your clothes you make always look so nice. May God Bless you in all you do because you sure are a blessing to those you teach.
Joy, Joy, Joy, I just love your humor. You make me laugh each time is see your clips and God knows I need a little humor.
I agree with you about the length of pants, and also the ripped jeans. Thank you so much for your teachings. Love watching you and hope your teachings sink into this old brain.
Mama taught me how to sew her way. It came easy to her, as everything else did too. She was a fast thinker like you are. I am 67 now and still trying to learn all I can. I watch you give time to teaching and thank you so much.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love your videos, they're so helpful! I've been sewing since 1968 but you still teach me new methods of sewing.❤
Hi Joy, I’m your new subscriber from Canada 🇨🇦 and by the Grace of God you are as your name is full of joy. I’m watching all your videos and the way you explain is amazing. You are a perfect teacher and I thank you for sharing all your good work and your precious time. Bye now!
I just love your videos. Sometimes i binge watch. I cant help smiling and laughing with you.
You have made my day 'twice' today already. You are fun and I learn so much from you every time you broadcast. Thank you!
Hi Nancy. I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. It is because of ladies like you that I keep making them. Men too -- if there are any. LOL
Oh Joy, you are not the only one that dislikes those kind of pants. I always call them flood pants. Thank you a million times for creating these videos. Your explanations are so easy to understand.
Oh my goodness. Loves this and have been sewing for years. Been away from sewing for myself for a while. You teach like my mom taught me.. Home-Ec kind of rattled me finally went back to the way I was taught. So much more fun and productive. Agree on the direction you make your button holes. Great reminders thank you.
I like you Joy. You are a good teacher. I like your sense of humor.
Joy, even though I have been sewing since I was 4 years old (and I'm 66 now) I enjoy your teaching. And I always learn something new. Please keep teaching!
Joy, I am a little late to your channel, but learning so much, even though I have been sewing for decades. I ordered the button hole and button cutter gadgets. I have never heard of these before. I can't wait to try them. I also ordered some of the books you have recommended. I also quilt and have made jewelry. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and I love your presentations.
Hi, Joy.
I have had SFD for a couple years. I have had several starts and stops. Thank you for motivating me to make my first wearable blouse. I am very pleased with the final product. I look forward to many more to come. I appreciate you.....
Your description of buttonhole and button placement was very enlightening. . Very informative video!
Love your sewing you are so good . Please continue wish you were on tv.
"Nobody wants to see grannies naked" - OMG. Not only do I learn so much and appreciate your skills but you throw some really funny lines out there, lol.
Oh,Joy! You are such a delight! A great teacher!
Excellent explanation re: button extension, button hole placement and the logic of sewing on buttons!!! I've always been intimidated by this process, but your video has really opened my eyes as to the correct way to get near perfect results. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!!!!!!!! You're my sewing hero!!! 🥰 BTW: I can't stand cropped pants and just can't wear 3/4 length sleeves! My mother made me a seersucker outfit that had "pedal pusher" pants when I was about 4 or 5 yrs. old and I absolutely refused to wear it! The length of the pants drove me nuts! To this day, I just can't do cropped pants or capris, as they are now called. Can't do 3/4 length sleeves either. I like tops that are either sleeveless, have cap sleeves or long sleeves. I like the option of pushing long sleeves up on my forearm if/when necessary. I like shorts or long pants, period. To me, cropped pants and capris look like they weren't made long enough or that the wearer grew several inches since the garment was made/purchased. No, you're not the only one, Joy. ☺ Again, thank you for making this video and showing us your excellent sewing methods! Oh! Your changing out the white blouse buttons for blue was an excellent decision. The white ones were distracting. The blue ones blend into the background of the blouse and look so much nicer. 👍🏼
Joy, Thanks so much for putting this tutorial up. It is terrific. The buttonhole part is hands down, the best tutorial that I have ever watched for buttonholes. Five stars for sure. Keep up the good work.
Joy, thank you for all of your efforts. You have cleared up my confusion regarding button extension and center front! So happy you took the time to thoroughly explain all of that. You are appreciated by your RUclipsrs.
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing with us
Joy, I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I have just started to sew clothes this year and have not had any success with darts. My left side is always lower than my right. I put out a call to the pattern designer and did not get a how to fix it response. But YOU have solved my problem! My shoulders are not the same height. What a revelation. This video is being saved for my next top and I am going to try and fix the other one. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
I love those "Tammy" movies! Debbie Reynolds movies and Doris Day movies are my favorites. Beautiful blouse!
Joy you crack me up. I wish I lived closer because I would love to hang out with you. The knowledge you have is amazing. I hope you have family that you are passing this information on to.
Nobody in my family is interested in my sewing skills. My grandson's wife has made a few tops with me, but she has her own dyed yarn business now.
Joy, I love your trick for the hem/facing. Blouses are intimidating to me, but you make it look easy. Thanks for showing us how you make it. Love your blouse. 👍🤗
I love your tutorials. Hope you do lots more Sure Fit Designs ones. Keep them coming. You’re wonderful.
I loved how you showed us how to sew a blouse !! Please do more 💕
I love the blue color, the class is wonderful
Clever, beautiful and elegant as always 😉👍👍👍
Joy you live up to your name. You are a joy to watch, listen and learn from. Thank you so much. xx
Well what can I say other than ....Fabulous, ...you are just the best at teaching Joy, you explain everything so clearly, and as soon as I can I will put your tuition into practice, having a small, local holiday first though. Love that song Tammy’s in love, hate those ripped jeans and those ankle length trousers are not for me either, think it’s probably our generation thing😉 thanks for a wonderful lesson. You are a star x
Joy, I have been sewing for many many years but I always learn something new from you. You are such a good teacher. Also, you have solved the mystery for me of why Peggy's blouses are always uneven in the front. LOL Thanks for that!
Thank you Joy for this great sew a long, you are a wonderful teacher. The best. 🤗🌹
Beautiful blouse color
This video inspires me to try to make a top
I quilt but haven't tried clothes yet 🙃
You are a fantastic teacher ❤️
You are a breath of fresh air. Had me laugh! You sure took some of my fear away from button holes
Joy, you're the best teacher ever. Thanks for this great video.
You're very welcome!
What a breathe of fresh air you are...I'm new to sewing and I'm learning lots from you...and your maths is perfect for your quarter inch each side....makes perfect sense to me...all the best...love from Scotland x
Dear Joy, thanks for your sewinglessons. It helps me a lot, i am sewing in the kitchen right now, but my husband is making me a sewingroom at the secondfloor. Greetings form the netherlands
I was bingeing on your videos and just listened to this one. I’m a Tammy from the 50’s too. I actually have the two books that the movies were based on. Tammy Out of Time and Tammy Tell Me True.
Tammy and the doctor was my favorite.
That Tammy movie has always been an iconic favorite of mine, too! I love your style of teaching - you make everything so clear. Thanks!
I loved this video. I had it on while I was sewing in my sewing room. It made me feel like I was sewing with a friend. Thank you for what you do!
Thanks Joy for your excellent detailed explanation of how to sew the Surefit blouse. Now I am inspired to make my first blouse using the Dress kit. I learnt heaps from your video.🙂
Thanks Joy for showing how to sew bust darts! Especially the pinning part! Blouse is so beautiful!
We are the same age. I have been sewing since high school but still find your videos very informative and love the crazy things you do and say.
Oh yeah... Never put pins in your mouth per my high school home ec teacher, Miss Rast. I didn't appreciate her then but I do now.
I swallowed a safety pin when I was young, thank God it was closed!
Hi Joy. what an inspiration you are. I have just ordered my first ever surefit pack in the uk and can't wait to get started. your clothes are fantastic and i will continue to watch your tutorials to keep me going and motivated. I am a beginner with making clothes but i do know my way around a sewing machine and a small amount of reading and adjusting patterns but i need to learn more about different fabrics and their uses but over all i'm excited that i could possibly have a wardrobe like yours. Keep up the good work and thank you for making it a bit more easy for me to make this decision to try.
Great tutorial, your a breath of fresh air and a laugh a minute 😘
Thank you Joy, with your sense of humor , sewing is fun.😃
Thank you Joy, love watching your tutorials. I'm more of a quilter, but I've been wanting to start sewing garments. You are a great teacher, love how detailed you are and how clear you are with your instructions. Thank you so much! God bless you!
First time watcher and just love this.
Thank you for this video it was great this is the first time I have seen
so close to your hands your hands are so pretty I also liked the shirt you wore in
Joy you are beautiful to listen to,iv listened to this many many times,you keep me company int the kitchen,and all day in my needlework room,I love this simple design,I had a laugh when my husband was helping me to draw round my tour so shap,he doesn’t understand prisision,mind if I were in his kitchen prisison is oh so important with his spices oops I wrote spicies wrong sorry joy, I have so many ideas for blouses I just lack confidence to design it,I love how you hem and finish your blouse,it matters if it’s not even,I hope Gerry got on ok at drs,please don’t ever loose your love of dressmaking I’d be devistated if you did,luv teresa
Loved your video on the blouse. I learned a lot!
Perfect! Thanks for step by step instructios
Loved it. Thank you for taking the time to do it! I need to get a button guage - that's what always gives me trouble. You are not the only one that dislikes those short pants - I can't stand them either. I also like my 3/4 sleeves just under my elbow like you do. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to whatever you are doing next! I'm balancing between many projects myself.
love to watch the way you explain what you are doing, makes perfect sense to me, thank you
How wonderful to watch another perfectionist at work - I'm not alone after all! 😄 I've been needing to update my blueprint and make a few woven items and this series was a great refresher. Thank you very much! ❤️
Oh my you gave us newbies so much good info..Im spending my winter learning to make my own tops and hopefully pants too. Thank you agin for these classes. YOUR THE BEST!!!!
You are so welcome!
Great instruction Joy. Thanks for taking the time to share the SFD pattern system. It is greatly appreciated!
I was taught that the only button holes that are horizontal are one on jackets and blouses and shirts should be vertical so as not to shift off center front and possibly allow gaping. I like the way you do it here as I prefer my button holes to be horizontal and by making sure the button hole edge toward center front is only 1/8" over CF, the shift is VERY minimal if any. Thanks for validating my button hole preference, Joy! LOL Love this video. I don't know why you were hesitating on putting them up. It's like sewing with a sewing buddy!
The video was hours longer. It is the editing that takes so long.
Wonderful job, your blouse looks so nice happy sewing.
Joy. I absolutely LOVE the blouse you have on. That is beautiful..... I am absolutely love the way you teach. I'm not crazy about the fabric but I really like that pattern.I am a hefty girl but I would make it longer for me. I've never been very good at putting in button holes. But i know now it's the machine not me. You are a very good teacher. You are hilarious to watch but i like watching you thank you for taking your time to TEACH. .you take the time you dont just breeze thru it....
Thank you Joyce. I actually filmed many more hours of the machine just stitching away or me talking about something. It is the editing that really takes the time because I cut so much out.
Joy, thank you so much for posting this. I learned several things, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Really like that material. TFS
Joy would you like a laugh,,my husband bought me the button thingamigig and I expected it to be several inches tall like yours before you stretch it apart, man is about five inches tall before you extend it out...oh what ding bats,iv got one for midgets or baby’s joy keep doing the videos we need your sooooooo informative your fabulous luv teresa x😀🙂x
Thank you Joy! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It's going to be so helpful when I sew my blouse. On another note, a long time ago in one of Nancy's Notions episodes she understitched with a serpentine stitch. You are the only other person I've seen do it that❤😊👍
Love that blue fabric.
Thanks Joy! You are a wonderful teacher! I learn something new everytime.
I want to join the others in thanking you for the effort you put into these videos. It is much appreciated, Joy! I now have my own SFD Dress kit thanks to you :)
WOW! From the master pattern out of the envelope to the complete finished garment - what an incredible teaching series! 🙌
You are so thorough and systematic! You seem to anticipate the questions that come up along the way as if reading my mind! I’m very appreciative of all your teaching videos. You put a great amount of time into bringing them to the sewing community around the world. The quality, lighting and sound, the encouragement and laughter is great. Thank you so much!
Hi Joy
Thank you so much for explaining how to lower the shoulder and l love how you sewed your sleeves in. I'm going to try that.
The colour blue looks lovely on you.
Thanks again, appreciate you sharing your sewing knowledge. 😘
Joy, thank you for your time in doing these tutorials you make things so clear to understand. I’m excited to get started on my sure fit designs blouse. Love watching and listening to you🙂!
Thank you so much Joy, you are so good at what you do. Your tips and tricks are very helpful.
Thanks, Joy. I always learn from you. One tip. You never have to backstitch a zigzag. They will never come out. That's why I love them. By the way, Nancy Zieman used zigzag for under stitching too. She used the triple zigzag.
Thank you for making this video. I learned something new about button placement. I wondered why the bottom of my blouse would end up uneven when I did the button holes vertical rather than horizontal.
LOVE the top especially the fabric! Great instructions as ever. Take care.
GREAT TEACHER. THX Joy.
Joy what settings do you put your serger on and how many threads and do you use that amount of threads on all your sewing of your garments. When should you use three thread and when do you use four thread. I love watching your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. You repeat yourself and it sinks in more. Great work. Were you ever a school teacher? The kids would love your way of teaching. X
Thank you so much for your time doing this video. It is so appreciated. I am going tomorrow to get my fabric and other things. I will probably freak out a few times doing the buttons and button holes and you may hear few screams from Virginia. My dad used to call those type of pants high water pants. Again thank you.
I enjoyed watching your video and even learned a few things.
I was the one who asked about how you held your scissors to the machine. Thanks for showing that. And, thanks for commenting that you don't cut off the excess after you sew the hem facing! I always cut and always had bumps and dents! Wonderful video!
Thank you Joy! I just watched the whole video and it is great. Now I can sit down and start a new project ❤️❤️❤️. I can’t wait for your next one 👍.
The sewing part blue an white I love the fabric do you rember where you got it
I love your blue blouse and would love to make one. I have not made a blouse. Great tutorial. What pattern are you using.
Capris. I love the ankle pants or I call them cigarette pants. I’m getting ready to make a pair. I gotta say, I love your blouse and you are so fun. I have a Jerry, also. Thanks so much
Love you Joy, I'm a perfectionist too, it's blessing and a curse at the same time 😂. Well mostly blessing because everything is better if it's done right 💖. If you search "old Tammy movie" on RUclips, a few different ones come up. I'm going to be sure to watch one soon, old movies are wonderful. Thanks for all your sewing tips, I'm 55 and still learning 😃. I especially love the expanding button gauge!!
Great sew along. Love your top and your decision to change the buttons was a good call, in my openion. The white ones looked nice but the blue ones look nicer to me. Keep up the good work we love it. :-)
Thank you Carol for telling me what you think about my buttons. I appreciate that.
Fabulous tutorial Joy,thank you so much! Pleased you changed the buttons! Xx
You do it old school with new school, which I perfectly fine with. I rather have good fitting stay together clothes than half made fall off. 🤗
So much stellar info, Joy! Thank you!!
Great video series from pattern drawing to sewing the SFD blouse . You are a very talented teacher. Thank you for putting so much time and work in sharing your knowledge and experience. As to the horizontal button holes (or not), I noticed that certain high end brand shirts of my husband had vertical button holes except for the collar and the bottom
one. I remember my sewing teacher said something alike some 30 years ago but I forgot it until now. As regards the lower shoulder and lowering the armhole, I use a measuring wheel to run it along the front and back armhole called Rollbe. I bought it from SFD UK. The armhole gets larger if you lower the sides of the armhole more than the amount you lowered at the shoulder
but as it fits you the way you do it , who cares. The sleeve is easier to set in. Your blouses are beautiful
When I learned typing, our teacher used the second carbon copy to check typing errors. Too soft typing resulted in pale prints difficult to read and low grades even if there were no typing errors.
Interesting about the men's shirts. Guess someone finally caught on.
Yes, you have to lower the armhole the same amount as the shoulder. That is what I do. Two one fourths at the shoulder equal one half, and I lower the armhole one half inch.
I like to watch you sew and your perfection.
Thanks . Wonderful video🤗
Do you run the serger around your sleeve seam once the sleeves pass for perfect, or near it?
Never mind your insert immediately answered my question. Thank you.
Oh my you certainly aren’t the only one who dislikes pants that hit about the ankles. I detest them. I don’t think they look good on anyone, young old or anywhere in between.
But I do enjoy all your videos, you make me smile when I feel like there’s nothing to smile about!!!!!
Great job. With shirt
Joy. The blue and white one.
I agree with you about a tight button hole that is horizontal
This was wonderful lesson Joy. I have always sewn the sleeves in from the sleeve side. But I like your method and crimping best. I also liked the way you adjusted the button hole width a little. Looks lovely. What table is your 740 sitting in? Don’t think this is available here in Australia. God Bless
The button spacer is called the Simflex Sewing Gauge. Great job!