15:37 "look at me figuring out basic sewing things" that basically summarises me with sewing 😂😂 for example, I only figured out last week that I'm meant to be cleaning and oiling my machine... regularly. I've had that machine for about 6 years...
I can honestly say I loved watching this, especially your thought process as this is just me. I've never been taught how to sew, use a machine, or read a pattern. I do the same by working backwards trying to figure it all out. When I become prime minister I will make it law for womens clothes to have at least 1 pocket!
We used wrap skirts to cover up shorts back in the late 1950's and early 1960's. It wasn't considered proper for married women to be seen in public wearing short shorts. Wrap skirts were also great to cover up a bathing suit.
Hear me out for the next skirt... Pockets that slide onto the ribbon tie, so they can lie on the inside or the outside of the skirt, or be removed completely if you don't want pockets! It's still reversible without having to even touch the primary skirt.
Dude, you went from 'this is what I serve the lovely things I cooked in', to 'this is what I cooked the lovely things I cooked in' - a delightful way to protect a pretty skirt - the blue (+ the addition of the pocket) gives an awesome apron-like vibe, and the lace when reversed is *chef's kiss*
I have no interest in sewing anything, I don't even have a sewing machine but when searching for a video on re-upholstering a foot stool I saw this and since I think circle skirts are so cute I decided to sit back, enjoy my coffee and watch someone else sew a circle skirt. This is by far the best how-to presentation I've ever seen. Delightfully entertaining. Thank you for making me smile and chuckle numerous times. And the skirt was cute on you.
Tl;dr: attach the reversible pocket horizontally at the waistband! I know I'm commenting on an old video, but I've now remembered my comment for the fourth time, and this time my phone is in my hand! I thought you'd appreciate it. I commiserate with your pocket struggles. Your pocket skills have definitely evolved over time! One of the things you know now is to hang the pocket bag from the waistband as much as possible for weight distribution - but you can do that even when you're not working on a seamed pocket! This is a tailoring technique, and it's called a _watch pocket_ - from back when men kept pocket watches all the time. The finished effect is a bag pocket hidden in the horizontal waistband seam, with an invisible finish. In this case, construct it exactly as you did your vertical pocket except sew the pocket bags to the waistband and the skirt panels. Then all you'd have to do is push the bag into itself on one side or the other depending on which side you want to wear, and the opening remains hidden!
Now that I have a search term... Ok... yup that got me to a video showing what you're describing. (Good description, but my brain wasn't parsing it) Kaitlin Kearns' video How to Put in Watch Pockets || A Historical Sewing How To 3:47 shows the pocket bag in the wasitband seam (and other options are shown) I've played with something along these lines before, attempting to give myself a pocket for emergency cash/cards when traveling or an evening out. It can be done in a sash belt as well. Especially if the use is more of a backup, that needing consistent access. If one is using if for that purpose, rather than a watch on a chain, I recommend velcro or something to ensure it stays closed. Thanks!
@@lynn858 In our experience, the pocket will stay closed if the waistband is snug and the fabric is non-stretch. In all other cases, Velcro or snaps would probably work.
You know what, you inspired me to make a wrap skirt, but crochet. As soon as I finish my current hooded cloak project, I will have to re-watch your video about wrap skirt to map out how I will crochet my piece. And yes 100% have to include pockets. It's unacceptable to not have pockets in your garments!
Hahaha thanks for noticing! I'm such a fan of sad sleepy piano ballads, but when I'm editing videos, I'm always like... well, that's bringing down the vibes! So jazz all the way!
So cute! I've been binge watching your circle skirt making videos and I'm super inspired to try making one. I have an idea for the pockets on a reversible skirt - and this may have been suggested already, but - you could hang/attach pockets from the top of the waistband then just flip it over to the the correct inside when you wear the skirt.
Last weekend I made a reversible, pleated, wrap skirt with pockets on both sides. I feel. Each. And. Every. One. Of your pains 😭 but also the person who said slide on pockets is a genius and I’m definitely doing that next time.
I needed a pocket for a dress I purchased overseas. I chose to make one with belt loops on the back and thread the belt on the apron for the dress through loops on the small bag made just to fit my phone or wallet? It worked very well. With the reversible skirt you can make one with both fabrics!
I just watched one of your videos and subscribed. I have made many tiered skirts and hemmed those 480+ inch tails :) That is how my granny taught me. She made most everything without a pattern. I'm still learning. She gave me some good advice, but life happed and I am just getting back on that journey. She started us off with squares, then rectangles, and circles were next on her advised list. Yep, zippers, I have only done a few in the past and not feeling that froggy yet. Saved your circle skirt for later and found this video. Love the whole idea! A loving elder left me her stash and sewing tools, she was a professional seamstress. Just set up a cutting table but put the sergers away for now...one baby step at a time. The stash had some very nice large curtains I just found a use for! You teach by sharing the experience and I learn best that way. Thank you so much for sharing!
It's already summer weather where I live and I'm thinking a wrap skirt would be a great beginning sewer project for me. As well as being something nice I can wear over my bathing suit when I want to run to the store for snacks.
I've been thinking about making myself a reversible circle skirt, and up popped this video! Regarding the pocket issue, I'd probably cut my circle into panels/gores and then hide the pockets in the panels. If I gain weight my pockets will move further apart and if I lose it they'll get closer together,, but they'll still be accessible! lol
I love Love LOVE reversible clothes bc i am supremely limited on closet space so I absolutely love that you get two looks out of the same garment lol i have two flat sheets that will be perfect for this lol
Great video! Now I want to do a wrap skirt for my next project. This one turned out really lovely! ✨ I came here looking for a way to do reversible pockets just like you tried to do at first. Even though you didn't make them like that in the end I still found a solution for my problem. Like you said I could just do the pockets between the two layers of fabric since the ones I'm using aren't that transparent. I didn't realize that before 😄
I'm so glad my fumblings could help you with your project! Without the transparent layer, a pocket in between the two would totally work, so definitely give it a go!
It occurred to me that if what you like is the ease of tying on a wrap skirt, and the no-zip and not needing to be super-precise about the waist size aspect of that, then maybe an eighteenth-century-style-petticoat pattern would also work. And it's not made out of circles so you wouldn't lose so much fabric when you cut it up? I don't really have a clue about this (I am not brave enough to try to make clothes) other than having one skirt in that eighteenth-century tie-on style. The problems I have with it are ending up with a bulky knot in the small of my back if that's where I choose to put the knot and sometimes the side-slits seem to open themselves up. But on the other hand, unlike a wrap skirt, it doesn't flap open elsewhere, so I suppose they both have their issues. And with the petticoat style there is the option of making yourself an eighteenth-century separate tie-on pocket to go with it, accessible through the side-slits in the petticoat. Don't know if the idea of embroidering yourself a pocket appeals? And do you really need, or even want, a long rambling stream-of-consciousness comment about things you've probably already thought about and decided not to make? Probably not. Well, maybe it at least helps with the RUclips algorithm in some way, so I'll post it.
I will take your long rambling stream-of-consciousness comments any and every day! I love the way your mind works, and yeah, I keep going back to the good old pre-zipper days for inspiration too! The concern for me with those side-tied skirts is exactly what you mentioned - the sides coming open a bit. Back then, there would just be layers of petticoats underneath, but now, you'd be seeing my undies. Also I hardcore do want to embroider myself a pocket. It's on the list. The very long list.
@@gettheetothestitchery I'm not at all sure how one would fix the sides coming open thing, other than filling the gap with a pocket. But maybe if the fabric was cut so that there was quite a bit of overlap, that would help? [I went off and had a look on the internet to see how it might be done, because my skirt came from the Canary Islands and it's part of their traditional costume, as an outer skirt. I think, looking at the pictures of "La falda de Raya Orotava" (I would put in a link, but I think RUclips would then delete my comment) but I think there won't be many links coming up if you search for that term).] So yes, I think that the trick might be to make each panel quite a bit wider than half your waist measurement. And/or maybe you could make slits in the waistband and then the back ties would come right round and tie in the middle at the front, like on your wrap-around skirt, and if there was some overlap between the back and front sections of fabric, a front tie like that would hold them quite securely? And if you were wearing a top/blouse which was relatively long and tucked into the skirt, that would presumably be sitting under the side-opening, so then it wouldn't be your undies which were directly visible?
@@lauravivanco That's a good fix! I think the back section overlapping the front one enough would totally eliminate any openings on the sides. I'm stocking all these ideas away for later!
@@lauravivanco That's actually exactly it! 18th century skirts and petticoats consisted of long, rectangular panels that allow you to make the most of all of your fabric and still give a beautiful shape and overlap quite a bit at the waist so that problem you mentioned doesn't happen, and also it's much easier to put on that way. Additionally, the heavily gathered top (or later often pleated in the front) meant you could hide even the bulkiest knots from your waistbands underneath because there was more than enough fabric to cover them, even if you had uncharacteristically wide ties (historical skirt ties were usually very narrow because they had stays or corsets, so narrow ties would cut down on bulk while also not cutting into your skin because the stays would protect you and keep the heavy skirt in place). But even with fewer gathers, it shouldn't be a problem, and otherwise you can tie them slightly to the side where there's more gathers. Another cool thing: you could make such a skirt from two fabric panels that aren't the same length, with the longer panel forming the back and the shorter the front. That way, your final product ends up ever so slightly asymmetrical with more gathers in the back for extra poof and smaller, slightly more spaced out gathers in the front for a slightly smoother fit. This shape is absolutely gorgeous if you ask me. When you wear it, I've found that the part where the panels overlap is pretty much invisible unless you're actively looking for it. For the tie on pockets, I've found that it pays to widen the ties by quite a bit compared to most historical reconstructions or instructional videos that you see on youtube. Again, the reason is that you likely won't be wearing a corset underneath, so from personal experience I can say that wearing tie-on pockets filled to the brim (and there's alot of space to fill in those!) that distribute all their weight onto a tiny, one cm wide strip at your waist is NOT a fun experience. I recommend making the ties at least 3cm wide, you can go even wider if you like. They can be a great accessory in their own right to wear over top of the skirt, like a pocket belt. If you tie them under the skirt and are worried about a bulky knot, again, just tie the knot in the back where you'll want the majority of the bulk anyway and it won't be in the way. Overall, really recommend 18th century style "wrapping" skirts, they knew what they were doing! And I'd love to see you tackle and share a new wrapping skirt project using some historical ideas!
omygosh you make me giggle, the way your brain works I can relate so well. I had to write this before I finished watching this video!! Love hearing you talk!!! And I'm excited to follow you and make this skirt!! Thanks for keeping it fun!
You mean it's NOT normal to stare into the abyss that is our fabric piles.....??? I'm working on my first quilt now and my husband has watched me just stare at my fabric for at least 20 minutes at a time. lol
I love this! I have a suggestion for next time though - hang the pocket down from where the waistband attaches. No need for extra seams then! Bonus: if you sew in pockets on both sides of the fabric, this also gives you extra secret inside pockets to hide your secret stuff.
what do you call it when your dog lies on your lap and YOU dont want to get up . I call it pup paralysis lol i love those times and i love all your videos chatting and stories I m also learning stuff thank you and please keep them coming
For future reference on the tie hole for the waistband:(i was following a pattern literally earlier today) What my waistband did was it had two separate peices that were sewn together, but not completely. On either side, and in the center, with two equal holes inbetween. Once it was folded over and sewn, the two holes lined up, and it was almost like a buttonhole. It was really clever, and hopefully i explained it well enogh to help lol. Edit: nvm you did the exact same thing, shouldve finished watching before i said anything lol
Had a couple of thoughts while watching the video, both to do with the waistband. When you were figuring out the length of the waistband, and did the "just barely" measuring check (before adding the extra length), it occurred to me that you could have done a button closure. Though not sure how that would work with the , aspect. And in terms of adding a pocket, I wondered if a pocket could have been added hanging off of the waist tie? Figuring out the placement of it might have been difficult, and it could only go on the side of the tie that doesn't need to be threaded through a little hole. Might also be a bit in the way during the process of tying and untying the skirt, but in a coordinating patterned fabric, and/or with some of your fancy embroidery, I think it could look really cute, and would give you a pocket for both sides of the skirt...
3:25 and I would’ve thought that figuring out how to sew the seams and especially the curved hem without it showing through the lace would’ve been the most difficult part of it all lol
I had a wrap-around skirt that had a tie slit in the same place on both sides and was reversible. No one saw the slits since there was 2 buttons attached back to back and one wo7ld go in the slit while the other had tiny fake roses glud on it so you didn't see the button or slit. No pockets though. Now make the wrap around top.
Can I just... Cycle shorts with pockets in. They are a garment on their own to lifting the skirt to access is actually fine, you're still covered. They help prevent rubbing. They mean you can have a heavy gust of wind and be perfectly protected. Or, in my case, chase my kids up a tree, show them how to do flips etc. Solves a lot of the issues tbh.
Love it! If you do this regularly with your skirts, you could make the skirt (or alter one which can handle it) simply putting in side slits will allow you to reach in to the the pockets without needing to lift a longer skirt. And, if you also wear skirts in winter as an extra layer outdoors over pants or leggings, the slits will allow you to reach into the pants pockets.
If you learn how to make hand made button holes, you can make them any size. For my wrap skirts, I make my “button/sash holes” about 1/4 inch smaller so that it has a small gather. Now place your skirt fabric right sides together. Sew down one side across the bottom and up the other side. Turn out your skirt so that the wrong sides are together and press. I like to top stitch this seam so that it will always lay flat. For your sash…forms over one long side 1/4 inch, on the other side fold over 1/4 inch. Sew into that valley (right sides together) until you reach the width the skirt waist band. Turn your sash out and press flat. Now you’ll have the length of your waist band open. Slide the waist area into the sash and sew. Boom! It’s done. Note, my directions you need to read aloud. I write as I speak, so it makes mose sense for most people to hear it
Sorry about your frustration with that pocket. I know how you feel I've been working on different zipper techniques... Ripping is never fun. Looks good though.
I have some cycle shorts with pockets that I wear under my dresses that don’t have their own pockets. Is it probably slightly indecent accessing my phone in public...maybe...do I care? No 😂
i know this is an old video.........I would have used an extra piece of blue to male a ruffle type hem piece (double sided) and sew it to both fabrics (sandwiched). In a like manner do the pockets. Sandwiched, It is lovely. Very desirable.
Hahaha their bird feeder is right above it, so the sunflower seeds always fall in and they scavenge there... although I keep planting herb seeds in there too, and very few ever sprout. Can birds sniff out seeds under the soil??
Hi, beginner here, just one question. To reach 7,5 inches you basically measured you waist, multipleyed by 1,5 and then found the radius, correct? By the way, it looks adorable and I love your thought process :) Also, how big is the pocket? Many thanks!
I watched this video and the fat quarter circle skirt. You struggled with fabric length on both. Let me introduce you to biased tape. You can even make miles of it from a tiny square of fabric. I won't even try and tell you how, it involves sewing a diamond into an offset tube. It's tons easier than that sounds, though. A kind lady at a fabric store showed me how with a sheet of paper. You can do it!
I would have cheated and just used some of the excess fabric to make a Victorian style belt pocket and just wear it on the belt with whichever side was facing out…
Have you seen a good pattern anywhere that one can build this on? I feel like a wider belt will distrubute weight better, and be more comfortable. But a cylindrical belt fits either at the top, or the bottom. I'm looking at swiss waists, and the hip/waist ratio is based on 10" and padding out hips for everyday wear is not a reasonable thing. I was starting to take a pattern off the bottom of a commercially made corset, which fits me well sitting on my hips. And then I got distracted, and made some external pockets that I can simply clip onto any old belt at least on a garment that has loops for a belt. I haven't done a test run yet. And I feel like without the belt loops, I might be back to the challenge of a belt that moves around on me.
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15:37 "look at me figuring out basic sewing things" that basically summarises me with sewing 😂😂 for example, I only figured out last week that I'm meant to be cleaning and oiling my machine... regularly. I've had that machine for about 6 years...
I hold hands with my kitty. It fills me with such joy
I can honestly say I loved watching this, especially your thought process as this is just me. I've never been taught how to sew, use a machine, or read a pattern. I do the same by working backwards trying to figure it all out. When I become prime minister I will make it law for womens clothes to have at least 1 pocket!
We used wrap skirts to cover up shorts back in the late 1950's and early 1960's. It wasn't considered proper for married women to be seen in public wearing short shorts. Wrap skirts were also great to cover up a bathing suit.
Love it! When I was young, we always had light wrap skirts to put over our leotards before and after dance class too!
It's still not proper even though people do it.
@@gettheetothestitcheryMan, you should have wore them during dance class because nobody needs to see your body
Hear me out for the next skirt... Pockets that slide onto the ribbon tie, so they can lie on the inside or the outside of the skirt, or be removed completely if you don't want pockets! It's still reversible without having to even touch the primary skirt.
Ooh!
Specifics please lol bc this idea is
Legitimately GENIUS lol
Genius idea but, realy, who in the world don't want pockets? 😳
Dude, you went from 'this is what I serve the lovely things I cooked in', to 'this is what I cooked the lovely things I cooked in' - a delightful way to protect a pretty skirt - the blue (+ the addition of the pocket) gives an awesome apron-like vibe, and the lace when reversed is *chef's kiss*
The speed up part give me so much animal crosing vibe, I loved every second of it 😂🥰👌🌱
I have no interest in sewing anything, I don't even have a sewing machine but when searching for a video on re-upholstering a foot stool I saw this and since I think circle skirts are so cute I decided to sit back, enjoy my coffee and watch someone else sew a circle skirt. This is by far the best how-to presentation I've ever seen. Delightfully entertaining. Thank you for making me smile and chuckle numerous times. And the skirt was cute on you.
Tl;dr: attach the reversible pocket horizontally at the waistband!
I know I'm commenting on an old video, but I've now remembered my comment for the fourth time, and this time my phone is in my hand! I thought you'd appreciate it.
I commiserate with your pocket struggles. Your pocket skills have definitely evolved over time! One of the things you know now is to hang the pocket bag from the waistband as much as possible for weight distribution - but you can do that even when you're not working on a seamed pocket! This is a tailoring technique, and it's called a _watch pocket_ - from back when men kept pocket watches all the time. The finished effect is a bag pocket hidden in the horizontal waistband seam, with an invisible finish.
In this case, construct it exactly as you did your vertical pocket except sew the pocket bags to the waistband and the skirt panels. Then all you'd have to do is push the bag into itself on one side or the other depending on which side you want to wear, and the opening remains hidden!
Now that I have a search term...
Ok... yup that got me to a video showing what you're describing. (Good description, but my brain wasn't parsing it)
Kaitlin Kearns' video
How to Put in Watch Pockets || A Historical Sewing How To
3:47 shows the pocket bag in the wasitband seam
(and other options are shown)
I've played with something along these lines before, attempting to give myself a pocket for emergency cash/cards when traveling or an evening out. It can be done in a sash belt as well. Especially if the use is more of a backup, that needing consistent access. If one is using if for that purpose, rather than a watch on a chain, I recommend velcro or something to ensure it stays closed.
Thanks!
@@lynn858 In our experience, the pocket will stay closed if the waistband is snug and the fabric is non-stretch. In all other cases, Velcro or snaps would probably work.
You know what, you inspired me to make a wrap skirt, but crochet. As soon as I finish my current hooded cloak project, I will have to re-watch your video about wrap skirt to map out how I will crochet my piece. And yes 100% have to include pockets. It's unacceptable to not have pockets in your garments!
Pockets of sedition!
Oooo a crochet version will be incredible!!
I love it, fellow hooker! Lol
Oooh!! Gonna have to do a knitted version then!
@@NettylSpryngsGo for it
Just WILDLY APPRECIATING the choice of upbeat jazz to soft sleepy music most sewing videos have.... *whispers* thankyousomuch😢😂😂😂
Hahaha thanks for noticing! I'm such a fan of sad sleepy piano ballads, but when I'm editing videos, I'm always like... well, that's bringing down the vibes! So jazz all the way!
So cute! I've been binge watching your circle skirt making videos and I'm super inspired to try making one. I have an idea for the pockets on a reversible skirt - and this may have been suggested already, but - you could hang/attach pockets from the top of the waistband then just flip it over to the the correct inside when you wear the skirt.
The coffee danger was such a nail biter! The pup cameos help, of course. Yay for pocket!
You are so relatable. Gosh I like you a lot.
Aw, I like YOU a lot!
I made a reversible apron. I sewed the sides and bottom right sides together, flipped it, then added the waistband.
I have NEVER liked big ole circle skirts...until you sewed this cute and short one❤
Okay
You got me
I've been looking for a pattern for a wrap skirt and this is exactly what I've been looking for. The sheer swooshiness of this skirt is wonderful 💜
It's gotta have that swoosh!
Last weekend I made a reversible, pleated, wrap skirt with pockets on both sides. I feel. Each. And. Every. One. Of your pains 😭 but also the person who said slide on pockets is a genius and I’m definitely doing that next time.
That lenghth is great on you. Young, flirty and modern. Love it .
I made a wrap slit years ago and I made a button hole in the waist band at the spot I needed and it worked lovely x
Patch pockets! Decorative and love ‘em. Just two sets
I needed a pocket for a dress I purchased overseas. I chose to make one with belt loops on the back and thread the belt on the apron for the dress through loops on the small bag made just to fit my phone or wallet? It worked very well. With the reversible skirt you can make one with both fabrics!
Oh my goodness I love that idea!
What a fantastic idea!!!
I just watched one of your videos and subscribed. I have made many tiered skirts and hemmed those 480+ inch tails :) That is how my granny taught me. She made most everything without a pattern. I'm still learning. She gave me some good advice, but life happed and I am just getting back on that journey. She started us off with squares, then rectangles, and circles were next on her advised list. Yep, zippers, I have only done a few in the past and not feeling that froggy yet. Saved your circle skirt for later and found this video. Love the whole idea! A loving elder left me her stash and sewing tools, she was a professional seamstress. Just set up a cutting table but put the sergers away for now...one baby step at a time. The stash had some very nice large curtains I just found a use for! You teach by sharing the experience and I learn best that way. Thank you so much for sharing!
It's already summer weather where I live and I'm thinking a wrap skirt would be a great beginning sewer project for me. As well as being something nice I can wear over my bathing suit when I want to run to the store for snacks.
😂 So humorous, and yes, thank you. The part about the pockets being sped up.
Hanging the shirt to pin it before hemming it is GENIUS!! It might be standard but I’ve never seen anyone do it before!
So glad I found your channel! Now I want to try and make a wrap dress using this for the skirt.
Your cup matched the shirt you're wearing 😊. I have several neon pink t-shirts 👕 which match my cups beautifully 😊. Your dog 🐶 is so chilled😊.
That is pretty...nice puppy as well!
I made wrap around skirts years ago. Instead of leaving part of a waistband seam open, I would just add a buttonhole at the proper place.
I do think that would be the easier route to go for sure!
This skirt is adorable and exactly the right length!
I've been thinking about making myself a reversible circle skirt, and up popped this video!
Regarding the pocket issue, I'd probably cut my circle into panels/gores and then hide the pockets in the panels. If I gain weight my pockets will move further apart and if I lose it they'll get closer together,, but they'll still be accessible! lol
Lolololololol
You are freaking HILARIOUS ❤🎉
AND super awesomely creative!!!
I love Love LOVE reversible clothes bc i am supremely limited on closet space so I absolutely love that you get two looks out of the same garment lol i have two flat sheets that will be perfect for this lol
Great video! Now I want to do a wrap skirt for my next project. This one turned out really lovely! ✨
I came here looking for a way to do reversible pockets just like you tried to do at first. Even though you didn't make them like that in the end I still found a solution for my problem. Like you said I could just do the pockets between the two layers of fabric since the ones I'm using aren't that transparent. I didn't realize that before 😄
I'm so glad my fumblings could help you with your project! Without the transparent layer, a pocket in between the two would totally work, so definitely give it a go!
WRap skirts are good to have.
It occurred to me that if what you like is the ease of tying on a wrap skirt, and the no-zip and not needing to be super-precise about the waist size aspect of that, then maybe an eighteenth-century-style-petticoat pattern would also work. And it's not made out of circles so you wouldn't lose so much fabric when you cut it up? I don't really have a clue about this (I am not brave enough to try to make clothes) other than having one skirt in that eighteenth-century tie-on style. The problems I have with it are ending up with a bulky knot in the small of my back if that's where I choose to put the knot and sometimes the side-slits seem to open themselves up. But on the other hand, unlike a wrap skirt, it doesn't flap open elsewhere, so I suppose they both have their issues. And with the petticoat style there is the option of making yourself an eighteenth-century separate tie-on pocket to go with it, accessible through the side-slits in the petticoat. Don't know if the idea of embroidering yourself a pocket appeals?
And do you really need, or even want, a long rambling stream-of-consciousness comment about things you've probably already thought about and decided not to make? Probably not. Well, maybe it at least helps with the RUclips algorithm in some way, so I'll post it.
I will take your long rambling stream-of-consciousness comments any and every day! I love the way your mind works, and yeah, I keep going back to the good old pre-zipper days for inspiration too! The concern for me with those side-tied skirts is exactly what you mentioned - the sides coming open a bit. Back then, there would just be layers of petticoats underneath, but now, you'd be seeing my undies.
Also I hardcore do want to embroider myself a pocket. It's on the list. The very long list.
@@gettheetothestitchery I'm not at all sure how one would fix the sides coming open thing, other than filling the gap with a pocket. But maybe if the fabric was cut so that there was quite a bit of overlap, that would help? [I went off and had a look on the internet to see how it might be done, because my skirt came from the Canary Islands and it's part of their traditional costume, as an outer skirt. I think, looking at the pictures of "La falda de Raya Orotava" (I would put in a link, but I think RUclips would then delete my comment) but I think there won't be many links coming up if you search for that term).] So yes, I think that the trick might be to make each panel quite a bit wider than half your waist measurement. And/or maybe you could make slits in the waistband and then the back ties would come right round and tie in the middle at the front, like on your wrap-around skirt, and if there was some overlap between the back and front sections of fabric, a front tie like that would hold them quite securely? And if you were wearing a top/blouse which was relatively long and tucked into the skirt, that would presumably be sitting under the side-opening, so then it wouldn't be your undies which were directly visible?
@@lauravivanco That's a good fix! I think the back section overlapping the front one enough would totally eliminate any openings on the sides. I'm stocking all these ideas away for later!
@@lauravivanco That's actually exactly it! 18th century skirts and petticoats consisted of long, rectangular panels that allow you to make the most of all of your fabric and still give a beautiful shape and overlap quite a bit at the waist so that problem you mentioned doesn't happen, and also it's much easier to put on that way.
Additionally, the heavily gathered top (or later often pleated in the front) meant you could hide even the bulkiest knots from your waistbands underneath because there was more than enough fabric to cover them, even if you had uncharacteristically wide ties (historical skirt ties were usually very narrow because they had stays or corsets, so narrow ties would cut down on bulk while also not cutting into your skin because the stays would protect you and keep the heavy skirt in place). But even with fewer gathers, it shouldn't be a problem, and otherwise you can tie them slightly to the side where there's more gathers.
Another cool thing: you could make such a skirt from two fabric panels that aren't the same length, with the longer panel forming the back and the shorter the front. That way, your final product ends up ever so slightly asymmetrical with more gathers in the back for extra poof and smaller, slightly more spaced out gathers in the front for a slightly smoother fit. This shape is absolutely gorgeous if you ask me. When you wear it, I've found that the part where the panels overlap is pretty much invisible unless you're actively looking for it.
For the tie on pockets, I've found that it pays to widen the ties by quite a bit compared to most historical reconstructions or instructional videos that you see on youtube. Again, the reason is that you likely won't be wearing a corset underneath, so from personal experience I can say that wearing tie-on pockets filled to the brim (and there's alot of space to fill in those!) that distribute all their weight onto a tiny, one cm wide strip at your waist is NOT a fun experience. I recommend making the ties at least 3cm wide, you can go even wider if you like. They can be a great accessory in their own right to wear over top of the skirt, like a pocket belt. If you tie them under the skirt and are worried about a bulky knot, again, just tie the knot in the back where you'll want the majority of the bulk anyway and it won't be in the way.
Overall, really recommend 18th century style "wrapping" skirts, they knew what they were doing! And I'd love to see you tackle and share a new wrapping skirt project using some historical ideas!
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omygosh you make me giggle, the way your brain works I can relate so well. I had to write this before I finished watching this video!! Love hearing you talk!!! And I'm excited to follow you and make this skirt!! Thanks for keeping it fun!
Love the pocket you decided on!!
Love the skirt!
I was thinking about pockets for a reversible wrap skirt like 6 months ago, still haven’t figured it out but great video to finally see~.
Skirt is awesome, just like you😍
You mean it's NOT normal to stare into the abyss that is our fabric piles.....??? I'm working on my first quilt now and my husband has watched me just stare at my fabric for at least 20 minutes at a time. lol
It turned out amazing 😍 Also, this length is really good on you! Love the pocket.
I love this! I have a suggestion for next time though - hang the pocket down from where the waistband attaches. No need for extra seams then! Bonus: if you sew in pockets on both sides of the fabric, this also gives you extra secret inside pockets to hide your secret stuff.
New subscriber here! This turned out so adorable and I love what you did with the pocket.
Superb video, you are so funny👍😀
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Just found you and have been binge watching your videos. But what about that blouse with the stand up collar and the V neck. Love it!
Aw thanks! I think I got it from Mod Cloth!
For future reference on the tie hole for the waistband:(i was following a pattern literally earlier today)
What my waistband did was it had two separate peices that were sewn together, but not completely. On either side, and in the center, with two equal holes inbetween. Once it was folded over and sewn, the two holes lined up, and it was almost like a buttonhole. It was really clever, and hopefully i explained it well enogh to help lol.
Edit: nvm you did the exact same thing, shouldve finished watching before i said anything lol
Had a couple of thoughts while watching the video, both to do with the waistband. When you were figuring out the length of the waistband, and did the "just barely" measuring check (before adding the extra length), it occurred to me that you could have done a button closure. Though not sure how that would work with the , aspect.
And in terms of adding a pocket, I wondered if a pocket could have been added hanging off of the waist tie? Figuring out the placement of it might have been difficult, and it could only go on the side of the tie that doesn't need to be threaded through a little hole. Might also be a bit in the way during the process of tying and untying the skirt, but in a coordinating patterned fabric, and/or with some of your fancy embroidery, I think it could look really cute, and would give you a pocket for both sides of the skirt...
3:25 and I would’ve thought that figuring out how to sew the seams and especially the curved hem without it showing through the lace would’ve been the most difficult part of it all lol
Or maybe next time line the see through lace with opaque fabric beforehand lol still get lace on blue background with none of the hassle lol
1:23 how about a reversible split-side adjustable skirt like this skirt but do the split side instead lol just an idea lol
I had a wrap-around skirt that had a tie slit in the same place on both sides and was reversible. No one saw the slits since there was 2 buttons attached back to back and one wo7ld go in the slit while the other had tiny fake roses glud on it so you didn't see the button or slit. No pockets though.
Now make the wrap around top.
Can I just... Cycle shorts with pockets in. They are a garment on their own to lifting the skirt to access is actually fine, you're still covered. They help prevent rubbing. They mean you can have a heavy gust of wind and be perfectly protected. Or, in my case, chase my kids up a tree, show them how to do flips etc. Solves a lot of the issues tbh.
Love it! If you do this regularly with your skirts, you could make the skirt (or alter one which can handle it) simply putting in side slits will allow you to reach in to the the pockets without needing to lift a longer skirt.
And, if you also wear skirts in winter as an extra layer outdoors over pants or leggings, the slits will allow you to reach into the pants pockets.
If you learn how to make hand made button holes, you can make them any size. For my wrap skirts, I make my “button/sash holes” about 1/4 inch smaller so that it has a small gather. Now place your skirt fabric right sides together. Sew down one side across the bottom and up the other side. Turn out your skirt so that the wrong sides are together and press. I like to top stitch this seam so that it will always lay flat. For your sash…forms over one long side 1/4 inch, on the other side fold over 1/4 inch. Sew into that valley (right sides together) until you reach the width the skirt waist band. Turn your sash out and press flat. Now you’ll have the length of your waist band open. Slide the waist area into the sash and sew. Boom! It’s done. Note, my directions you need to read aloud. I write as I speak, so it makes mose sense for most people to hear it
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Sorry about your frustration with that pocket. I know how you feel I've been working on different zipper techniques... Ripping is never fun. Looks good though.
Thank you! Yeah, I'm not a fan of ripping seams out, in sewing or embroidery. I prefer the "eh, it'll work" mentality... XD
I have some cycle shorts with pockets that I wear under my dresses that don’t have their own pockets. Is it probably slightly indecent accessing my phone in public...maybe...do I care? No 😂
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i know this is an old video.........I would have used an extra piece of blue to male a ruffle type hem piece (double sided) and sew it to both fabrics (sandwiched). In a like manner do the pockets. Sandwiched, It is lovely. Very desirable.
Did you plant seeds in the garden box? Because I think the birds are eating them… 🐦
Hahaha their bird feeder is right above it, so the sunflower seeds always fall in and they scavenge there... although I keep planting herb seeds in there too, and very few ever sprout. Can birds sniff out seeds under the soil??
@@gettheetothestitchery 😂😂 Honestly, I don't know.. They just seemed really interested in the dirt!
@@JacquelynDoggette Well now I'm off to Google if birds can smell...
Hi, beginner here, just one question. To reach 7,5 inches you basically measured you waist, multipleyed by 1,5 and then found the radius, correct? By the way, it looks adorable and I love your thought process :)
Also, how big is the pocket? Many thanks!
Yep, that's the easy way to get a circle wrap skirt radius! The pocket is about 5x7 inches.
@@gettheetothestitchery Thank you!
I watched this video and the fat quarter circle skirt. You struggled with fabric length on both. Let me introduce you to biased tape. You can even make miles of it from a tiny square of fabric. I won't even try and tell you how, it involves sewing a diamond into an offset tube. It's tons easier than that sounds, though. A kind lady at a fabric store showed me how with a sheet of paper. You can do it!
i quite often use my natural pocket... if you get what I'm saying... lol
I would have cheated and just used some of the excess fabric to make a Victorian style belt pocket and just wear it on the belt with whichever side was facing out…
Have you seen a good pattern anywhere that one can build this on? I feel like a wider belt will distrubute weight better, and be more comfortable. But a cylindrical belt fits either at the top, or the bottom. I'm looking at swiss waists, and the hip/waist ratio is based on 10" and padding out hips for everyday wear is not a reasonable thing.
I was starting to take a pattern off the bottom of a commercially made corset, which fits me well sitting on my hips. And then I got distracted, and made some external pockets that I can simply clip onto any old belt at least on a garment that has loops for a belt. I haven't done a test run yet. And I feel like without the belt loops, I might be back to the challenge of a belt that moves around on me.
I don't know why I bothered googling "double sided wrap circle skirt", I should have known where to find my answer
not the fact i came here for pocket info and its sped up :')
Looks like she just added a patch pocket to only one side of the skirt in the end instead of inseam pockets on both sides.
Not me yelling at the screen that the hole in the waistband is a BUTTON HOLE
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Hear me out. If you used different colors, you could go from work to a night out on the town.
So... Slowing down the sped up part 😂😂😂😂
Well I just watched another video with bad instruction and then I watched yours. Yep. Too much talky.