SEWING VLOG | Making jackets from a thrifted quilt and curtains
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- Опубликовано: 3 апр 2021
- Hi everyone! In today's video I'm making some jackets from a quilt and curtains that I found at the thrift store. I decided to make this a no talking video and added subtitles and music instead - let me know what you think! I always find these kinds of videos relaxing. I hope you enjoy :)
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Thankyou a lovely video. I used to make all my own clothes when l was in my teens and twenties. My neighbour had three younge girls and she found clothing them expensive. I encouraged her to go to sewing evening classes. After a few weeks she asked me for help. I refused, but encouraged her to get some of her mother’s old clothes. To unpick them, iron them, then unpick one of her girls old dresses. Next to use it as a template, for a child’s dress. To add a inch around the sides, when cutting out the new dress. Or to use newspaper, make that into a paper pattern, using her child’s old dress. Next advised her to pull the bottom of the seam fabric and ease on the top seam fabric. Each time she approached me, l explained a short cut, but refused to do any of the sewing or cutting. After a few days, she had three lovely new dresses for her little girls. Her mother laughed when she saw her grandchildren, wearing her old dresses, made into small clothes. She laughed even louder, when l explained, l found it hard, not to do any of the sewing, but that my neighbour had to do it herself, as l wouldn’t always be advailable to help. My neighbour, became my close friend and after her first three new dresses, l encouraged her to buy new material in the sales. She did and everyone commented on how lovely her children were dressed. Her husband hugged me, as it saved them a lot of money ( he worked hard, his income was small ) so they were able to go on holidays. ( l advised camping & take a homemade hamper as a stand by, which they did ) So being a good neighbour, dosnt always mean, helping your friend physically, rather a character strengthens and building up self esteem, plus creativity. Much love,your creations are lovely.
Thank you so much for sharing!
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Excellent lesson !
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I had my mom’s singer from 1961 - that’s vintage - and I gave it away in 2008 to a high schooler interested in theater costume design. She’s still using it and making costume mock-ups for theaters in Chicago. My mom would be happy.
These two jackets would be so expensive if purchased in a boutique. So one-of-a-kind. Black and white one is beautifully elegant and the other one true boho, which is my style. Thanks for posting.
RUclips suggested me this video and I’m glad they did. Watching this was very relaxing.
The first jacket is giving strong Hanbok vibes
Thank you for the asmr video format. I really love the oversized curtain coat as it is very spare and dramatic with so much white negative space in the pattern.
Thank you! 😊
Well done, lining can be tricky. The secret is to keep ironing the seams as you complete the various stages of sewing. Much love to you and your viewers. Love the thrift buying, more money for other things. ☺️🌈👌
Thank you for this video and your creativity. A big thank you for the pleasant music and the gentle pace you take while creating.
I completely agree and I second these emotions!
Finally someone who doesn't speed as if their life depended on it!! Thank you for this very relaxing and awesome video tutorial!! 💕❤💕
I think the quilted jacket is so unique and special. If I saw you wearing that in a restaurant to brunch, I would say how beautiful it looks and the jacket made out of curtains. Who would even know? It looks so sharp, as my grandma would say, lol
Now I think on it: I have several thin quilts in the closet. I usually drape them over chair backs, for color and fun. Think I'll trot those babies out and see if they spark any ideas like yours. I just finished re birthing an old, unusual one off color (violet blue) pair of denims, with a unique label. It became an cute tote bag. I used bark cloth from the 1960s as liner. Great result. I urge viewers - look around your local thrift shops, discard bins, and see what you've tucked away in boxes up in the closet and forgotten. You may be delighted what turns up!! Lovely video, and cheers from New Orleans.
Ooh fun! I think I might make a bag with some of the leftover fabric from these!
@@EmilyLightly good idea
oh, yes. I made a beautiful bath robe out of a white cloth shower curtain.
@@mscashwell The idea is surprising but does it dry your skin?
I demand an update! 😀 Tell us what you made and if it was a yay or nay!
I admire all your attention to detail, especially unpicking all that binding
Lazy me...I would have cut it
After reading the comments, I realize you've started something really remarkable. Lots of beginner sewers took the plunge and succeeded. That's superb!
I love the way you aren’t afraid to say when you make a mistake . I used to make all my own clothing, I took flat pattern drafting and went to university to come a food and nutrition and consumer studies teacher, the old Home Ec teacher. Really enjoyed watching you reuse material from the thrift shops.
I agree... the honesty only adds to the charm of this video doesn't it? :)
I love both those Jackets, you've done a lovely job and there's no hint of their previous lives!
Thank you!!
Clothes from old quilts are all the rage now! I love them both but I think the curtain coat is my favorite!
Oh I couldn’t have cut into that beautiful quilt, you’re very brave....
But for $12 I would feel better about cutting it! It was a nice quilt though. Looks great as a jacket maybe in a longer length. I see the pattern has options on length too. Well done!
So totally yes
A beautiful quilt turned into a beautiful jacket!!
I absolutely lovedddddd this. That quilted jacket is to die for. So jealous of that find
Love the black and white best and like the baggy look and as you said great to layer a big jumper underneath😊
Gorgeous 👏🏾👏🏾😁💯❤ tyfs! The lining looks professional because it is💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁 you are very talented and patient!
They have very different purposes, it is hard to choose a favorite. You did an outstanding job on both!
Thank you!
Love them both but the nova coat is my favorite. Hard to believe they were curtains!
Would’ve loved it best if was a sleeveless dress. 😌 Imagine it.
The quilted one with the right outfit and a photoshoot could look high fashion! Love it!
Love the first coat, and how simple it is. For a beginner like myself, I'm always looking for something quick and easy. Now I have a whole new use for my quilted blankets. Thank you.
I wouldn’t have had the courage to cut that quilt up...but I love what you did with it☺️
Its very costly quilts
@@kiranjitkaur5578the coat she made is more expensive than the quilt
@@kiranjitkaur5578 it looks like a commercial quilt -
It looks like a printed “quilt look” piece of fabric. But it does have some threads going through it to give it some texture. Just not a pieced quilt.
@@reesekolcow6136 It IS commercial, but still very pretty. I've thrifted things intending to upcycle them and decided to use them for their original purpose because they were so nice.
I like both, but my favorite is the quilted jacket. What a plus that it is reversible.
I like them both. I also like that you put on the clothes. Well done.
Absolutely lovely video ❤ As we say about sewing in France, "to undo is working too!"
I think a little bucket hat would look cute with the quilted fabric. Or a detached hood.
Ahh yes, the rice farmer look that my mom loves. Lol
I really admire you! Love this style :) soft music and subtitles; it's the way I make my videos!
Thank you, I enjoy watching it too! Might stick to this format for a while and see how it goes :)
@@EmilyLightly It's delightful to watching you work and even showing us your mistakes as you go. Spilled milk is what it is. We learn from our mistakes. Fix it and move on.
Both jackets are beautiful!
I especially like the quilt jacket because it's reversible. I'm subscribing so I can see what other projects you make. Love subtitles because I'm slightly hard of hearing.
The blanket jacket would looks so cute with some wide leg black pants and some boots or chunky heels!
simple but very beautiful jackets came out of those quilts, reminds me of visvim jackets
OMG, watching you at the start I realized I've used the stitch ripper the wrong way for the last 55 years.
You are not alone, a lot of people use them incorrectly. The little ball is to stop you cutting your fabric by mistake.
Ive never seen anyone unpick like that!!! Think you’ve changed my sewing game for me. Also reassuring I’m not the only one who sews stuff upside down and lots of other mistakes. This came out beautiful 🥰
thanks for the video and the great insights!More please 😌
You did a good job. Not easy. Lots of planning first. Lovely.
Thanks so much! 😊
So proud of you!! The blanket coat is killer but the lined jacket/coat is totally professional. I’ve been sewing for 50 years and I’ve made those mistakes you made. It happens but you pulled it off beautifully.!!!
This is SO inspiring, Emily! Really appreciate that you share your mistakes as well as your successes, too! I have the 2nd pattern, & have been apprehensive about giving it a go, but seeing how you overcame its challenges is encouraging! Many thanks for sharing!!!!
I like the quilted one best. The lining on the black and white one is very good. I like that you showed the proccess with mistakes, Im always telling myself I need to take more care! Thanks
I loooove the circle one so much!!!!!!!
also please make matching pants for the circle jacket that would be incredible
Love the quilted one! People in Japan wear these kind of jackets all the time!
I had a couple of these that I wore back in the 80s and I loved them. Can't wait to try these ideas out - what a great tutorial!
Greetings from Baltimore, Maryland 😃. I just smiled when you were modeling the jackets. BRAVO 👍. I am glad you did not give up. Love them both👋👋👋🤗
Thanks so much!
Love the music and subtitles! Thank you
I LOVE THE CURTAIN COAT!!!!
nice quilt to start this project with. I love the tranquil mood of your videos. I am sewing too and recycle a lot. very inspiring
Wish she makes a site where we can share our works and discuss them. Wouldn’t it be nice? ☺️
The quilted jacket is stunning!
I adore these - brilliant idea with the quilt...the second coat is so chic looking - I would expect to see it in Paris...
Wow, these coats are beautiful!!!
Suggest always washing or dry cleaning any used fabric before sewing with it. Lovely projects!
Agree. I think there will be a problem with the black & white one.
That Curtain Coat is magnificent! I love the mid-century modern feel of the fabric, and you chose the perfect pattern for it. Kudos to you! That looked like a very difficult pattern; you did a fantastic job. Cheers!
Thank you so much!
This is just perfect: the music is delightful and such a dramatic contrast to the overly wordy style of so many sewing videos. Judos to the content creator!
Love the pattern of the “curtain coat” it looks designer!
They are both lovely, I just love the curtain jacket, so elegant and timeless, cutting into that quilt, thinking of its history would hurt my heart..but it will definitely be warm and cosy
WOW! What a beautiful job you've done with both of these jackets! 😍👌 But I LOVE the curtain jacket the most. Simply STUNNING! 👏❤
Bought a quilted blanket today because I saw this Video the other day, thank you for the tutorial and wish me good luck 😩👍
This is so beautiful and tranquil it made me cry. I love the cardigan *=*
Amazing as always. Very soothing and rewarding to watch, and so creative on your part. I love how you touch/feel the fabric, like it is something extremely precious and beautiful, which to you, I know it is. Loved this video
Thank you so much!
Wow, they both look fabulous!! The black and white fabric is so chic. I could totally see the extra as an Iford jacket from Friday Pattern Co.
Just in time for a new/old coat for spring. A refreshing change with no talking so easy to follow the construction. Thanks so much!
What a wonderful project. I think you have great taste. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching :)
They are both my favorite!
I had a quilted jacket that was reversible when I was in high school similar to yours. I bought it at a boutique and all my friends wanted to borrow it to wear. One friend borrowed it and never gave it back🙁
She wasn't a friend🙁
This is the sort of thing that would haunt me! Argh I hate ppl like that!!!
Fabulous! A joy to watch and learn from! Thankyou
Nice one. I think I would have made the colorful one into a long coat and put some fur trims on it. But thats just me. I love fur trims on collars and sleeves. But the idea is fantastic and the video well done. Thanks for that.
Your sewing is impeccable. Love your attention to detail. I subscribed!
Thank you so much!
Now I have to start looking for quilted blankets and of course I had one in my hand today and thought this is nice what can I do with it and here you are. Cant wait to go back to the store!
I made the Ilford jacket out of a pair of thrifted linen blend drapes. My intention was to get thrifted material to make a muslin before making the actual jacket from more expensive material but I ended up liking it so much I decided to keep it as my actual jacket. Love your projects, both are lovely.
This is such a beautiful process to watch - the re-creation of someone's treasure for another life of beauty and service.
✨ Anthropology vibes ✨ so inspiring!! Thank you!
Such a relaxing video -- love this style :)
Yay, thank you!
Love, love, love ‘em both. Super cute. Can hardly wait to be skilled enough to make the jackets you just made! Live all the patterns and fabrics you use too! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Bravo! I'm A lifelong sewer and I still make similar mistakes, like the upside down pins. No harm. Lovely use of A quilt. Wish I had a serger. Keep up the good work.
Hello, I’m a new subscriber and I really enjoy your content. It’s different from the mainstream with your simple, clean styles in natural fabrics. You are very good at showing how you make the garments and what problems you come across and how you solv them. I also really appreciate when you upcycle textiles like in this video, that is a big interest of mine. The two jackets turned out beautiful and I loved the quilted one best. From the leftovers you can make a zippered pouch or a bag, maybe also slippers. The black and white fabric would look good as cushion covers. Looking forward to following you and thanks for sharing! Love from Eva in Sweden
Thanks for the tips! A bag is a great idea :) ooh and yes, cushion covers for the curtains!
Damn!!! Just perfect... 🥺🥺💓
No favorite love them both...excellent job!
WOW!!! BOTH TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL, NICE PROJECTS. THANK YOU!!!
Both jackets are beautiful, but I think I prefer the curtain one the best - it’s got a really elegant fifties look about it. That method of doing the lining is called ‘ bagging out ‘ here in England . Have never done it just know what it’s called from watching The Great British Sewing Bee on the BBC. Loved the video - many thanks.
the jackets are lovely :) I like that you kept your mistakes in the video, it's so relatable and it's true! Mistakes happen, we have to move forward and learn from them :)
I like the curtain one, it looks cozy! I like that you had to rip some out because I sure do!
i love the curtain coat, thank you for the idea...
Just found you. Exactly the thing I need right now, calming music and great content. Thank you. Where is your music from?
Reves d’enfantes by Angel Lover
Try Shazam to learn most unknown music you listen to. It relaxes me also!
May I add, for those who play or study classical piano and wish to learn this piece that it is actually Gymnopédie No. 1 by the French composer Erik Satie. It is not technically difficult but must have a discerning interpretation.
Enjoy!
- the music teacher.
Gymnopedie No 1 by Erik Satie
First of all, that machine is quite the workhorse, going through two layers of quilted fabric and bias! The way they usually do bias for a quilt isn’t actually bias at all, it’s usually cut straight grain because quilt binding is mostly straight edges. The length looks like they cut it from their whole yardage of backing! Great work!! 💕
Thank you for teaching us! And thank you for playing beautiful relaxing music (and not annoying music) 🥰
The curtain coat looks so avant garde and cool. Great shape, even over-sized. I love it! You did a fantastic job.
Brilliant job! Love them both, but those black velvet circles are enchanting and I'm so impressed with that lining. Someday, when I grow up (I'm 73, have been sewing for 2 years), I'll perform wizardry too!!
I like the curtain jacket more, the quilt one, a bit longer would also be a favorite though! Kind regards from Austria, Ingrid
The second , both are a great job !!!!
I want to say thank u I just started sewing and this made things a lot more clear for me
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Jackets have always really intimidated me -- but this video shows me that I actually could make something in a style I would wear! Thanks for the inspiration.
Definitely! You can do it :)
Both are fantastic! I choose the quilt jacket mainly because I like the fit better (for me). Being an experienced sewist, it was easy to follow along with your vlog. Great ideas for upcycling!!!
WOW! They are FABULOUS! Thank you also for trying them on in the end, was really hoping you would show us that! 😃
Thanks so much :)
They both are great! I have a couple of observations, though it's probably too late to matter. I would've taken the pockets off the quilted jacket and turned them sideways so they open at the sides, if that makes sense. And I think you probably should've done some type of finish on the raw seams on the circle jacket (either serging, zigzag stitch or binding each side of the open seam) because I'm afraid the seams will ravel whether you dry clean or machine wash. And I would take it to the cleaners for a proper pressing. But they are both really, really nice!
The Jacket is so lovely but personally, I could never cut up a quilt. Being a quilter myself, so much work goes into making a quilt,that I would feel as though I was undoing someone else's hard work.
As a quilter I completely understand your point of view. However, I don’t think this is a pieced quilt... I could be wrong but it looks like printed fabric that has the appearance of being pieced...?
I too am a quilter but this would have been made commercially i.e. in India or China. I totally understand your concerns.
I love the repurposing of the quilt fabric, it turned out beautiful, very oriental, worn with a pair of black Flats and black oriental style pants, very cute.
I also love the brown sweater you wore while making the jacket, was it a repurpose as well?
Yes! I noticed that you used a seam ripper as I was taught, put the red ball inside the seam, not the other way around. Works so much better. Makes me want to go to the thrift store today! Genius!
Love the black and white.
I would have a hard time cutting up that quilt!! Nice results!
It wasn't a pieced quilt, it was a panel that looks like it's pieced. I wouldn't have any problems cutting that up. I think it made a cute jacket but I would have made the jacket a bit longer.
Thank you! The quilt wasn't handmade or anything otherwise I would have had a hard time too. I have another blanket I thrifted to make a jacket and can't bring myself to cut that one haha.
I’ve been a quilter for over 30 years, and have made a few quilts specifically to be cut into jackets. I’m my opinion, wearing a quilt is till honoring the work and possibly sharing it beyond what is practical with a wall or bed quilt. Better a jacket than in the cupboard. 😊
I’m glad this was addressed. An old quilt would be hard to use as fabric. The comforter or spread you used was perfect. You are a good seamstress and designer.
I adore that curtain coat!
The quilted jacket is my favorite.