That top came out amazingly perfect. The "topstitching" zigzag on the sleeves made it look like the original seam and made all the difference in a professional looking finish.
Great outfit, Catherine! It would have been as perfect a date night outfit back in my day (I’m 75:) as it is right now. You did an excellent job of making it fit you!! I love this channel & learn so many things - and no stress!! It’ll be fine!! ❤️👏🏻
Thank you, Catherine! I learn so much from every video that you make and each one builds my confidence. I hope the fireworks were as beautiful as your outfit ❤
On fabric like the top, to get that "finished" edge on the sleeve, instead of just zig-zaging before cutting, you could zig-zag 1/8" elastic along the sleeve line. Besides giving more of a visual of where to cut, you will also have a more sturdy edge to sew into the armhole.
Wow, that is a gorgeous lace crocheted top, and you even improved it! I would have been stymied! The pants look great too, thanks for showing your hemming method, I would have not tried, but now I think I could. You do such a variety of projects - thank you!
Cute new outfit! I really like the top. It can be worn over many different colored camisole tops, especially since the pants have lots of colors in them, too. Big win.
I love your video's. Thank you for the fip on the stabilizing stuff for the pants. I sew (yes I serge too) but I also sew 'a lot' with knits and I'm not that skilled, so I spend a ton of time, testing on the scraps. Also they look 'great'!! How you sew, makes me feel better about how I sew. Because I haven't taken any courses since Home Ec in 1977 (or even before that...lol)...so, I'm learning on the fly. And these video's are a huge help. I love how you tailor things to fit you! I do that also. Thanks again! I look forward to more!
Fun to watch. I love open lace type of tops, but have not dared to sew on one. This video gives me a good example how to work on one. A new craft project idea for me! Thank you!
Great video, Catherine, it was really helpful to see how you realized you needed to allow for more fabric in the back top sleeve and to watch you adjust that fit. The top looks great on you! Cheers!🎉❤
The frixion pens I own were made for quilters. Any marks I make with them will reappear when the fabric gets freezing cold (the marks do not wash out). However the marks will disappear when you put heat to the marks again. I hope your frixion pens are not the same kind as mine. You look great in your cute outfit.
Love all your alteration videos. You inspire me so much. I bought a pair of gorgeous Elle Tahari pants that were on clearance and a bit too big for me. Just took the waist in at the side seams and although I had to try on and adjust several times, they came out perfect and now I have a great fitting beautiful pair of pants! Thanks so much for all your videos. Big Hugs.
Catherine, you do the most amazing alterations and your final result always looks professional! Good job and thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try what you do, but I enjoy learning from you. I also have a favorite small embroidery/sewing scissors - the Gingher lightweight embroidery scissors - and they are a little bit cheaper on Amazon than the Zwilling scissors. They look very similar. Thanks again for all the great content!
I love sergering, too! I feel like many creators are getting slack for using a serger since not everyone has access to one, but I love that you always use yours and provide an option if they don't have one.
You have a lot more courage than I have. I would have been afraid that the lace would just disintegrate when I cut it. I watched this because I have some similar pants that I need to hem. I'm having trouble seeing how much shorter they need to be. I was trying to pin them up to see about the length, but the material tends to shift and be uneven.
Hi Catherine - AMAZING as usual! Can you please make a video about shortening the shoulder (and subsequently the sleeve cap) on a Tshirt? I am watching a video that seems a bit more than necessary. I think you could make it great without adding darts and such.
When you're basting you can use a different color thread so it's easier to see. Because the basted thread will always be removed. I never thought of that myself but it occurred to me while watching you.
What a cute outfit! That fabric is neither knit nor crochet. It's some kind of lace, maybe knotted, chemical, needle or bobbin lace. If you want to fall down a rabbit hole, just read the article about lace on wikipedia. Instead of pinching the sleeves and marking the fold you could mark your skin where the hem of the sleeve hits your hand, then pull the sleeve up to the desired length and mark your skin again.
Whoa Girl. My heart was in my mouth watching you tackle that beautiful Knit Sweater. Awesome Job. Could I ask if you would have handled shortening the Sleeve differently if the Shoulders and Neckline already fit? Just wondering if you could have used clear Elastic to stabilize the Knit around the arm width, then removed the 4" and sewed it back together? Maybe removing the excess from just above and below where your Elbow is? BTW, I've got a groovy top with all the same fitting issues. The material is just awesome being made from that Sunburst Pleating. It is so unique. I was waiting for exactly this type of lesson before getting the nerve to cut! Thank Catherine!
Thanks! Yes, I think you could shorten the sleeve from the bottom, and I don't even think you'd need the clear elastic. I think I wold just cut the sleeve an inch or so about the heavy lace detail, raise the lace up, zig zag it back on by following the edge of the lacey design, and then trim off the excess on the front and back. I hope that is fairly clear, lol.
@@CatherineSews Thank you Catherine. Like I said, you give me COURAGE. Roar! Idea! Hey, how about a Demo for shortening a Skirt from the waistline? I've only seen it done once... Basically creating a new Waistline for a Skirt that has become too small at the waist, and there is plenty below. Of course you might want to slim the Silhouette? Grab them with the new while your HOT!
I have some knit pants that I absolutely love just pull up no pockets no zippers just an elastic waistband. I want to make some breezy pants. Do I just lay them out and cut around them to make another pair? Do you have a link/video for me?
In the seventies, we called these pants bell-bottoms, since the legs are shaped narrow around the thigh and down to around the knee and then flared down to the hem, looking like a bell. Pallazzo pants' legs are evenly wide from top to bottom.
@@sarawelder1 thank you! As for sharpening seam rippers, I’d love to know! Maybe I should investigate this and a few other questions and turn the results into a video!
@@CatherineSews "Bead reamers come in different shapes and sizes, but to use it to sharpen a seam ripper, choose the long, thin variety. The conical shape of this tool and its roughened surface, similar to a file or sandpaper, will allow it to scrape against the edge of the seam ripper blade to sharpen it." luckily I make jewellery so I have one of these
I love your style! This is just so perfect on you. I like the idea of having unique creations that are not contributing to fast fashion. You've made me realize one can be conscientious about the environment without skimping on style or choices.
I have a question about dress lengthening. Can I drop the shoulder so the midi straight A line dress would be longer and the armpit would have more ease?
Hi Catherine. I love lace/ eyelet/crochet, etc tops. I am thinking a cream coloured camisole would be more flattering. How difficult would it be to line it? That way you could wear any colour pants and not worry if you had the right colour camisole.
Love your videos , but something happened with the editing, the video jumps like it has a million cuts, I think it's just an effect feature but it makes me cringe and I actually can't bear watching through this 😕
When you're basting you can use a different color thread so it's easier to see. Because the basted thread will always be removed. I never thought of that myself but it occurred to me while watching you.
Catherine the fact that you can actually thank on the fly when doing any of your sewing projects is pretty cool
I love when your final statement is, “It’ll be fine!”
It is great to see how you alter different types of fabrics! Your videos are always so informative🌻
That top came out amazingly perfect. The "topstitching" zigzag on the sleeves made it look like the original seam and made all the difference in a professional looking finish.
from someone who lived through the sixties, those are indeed groovy!!
Great outfit, Catherine! It would have been as perfect a date night outfit back in my day (I’m 75:) as it is right now. You did an excellent job of making it fit you!! I love this channel & learn so many things - and no stress!! It’ll be fine!! ❤️👏🏻
Thank you, Catherine! I learn so much from every video that you make and each one builds my confidence. I hope the fireworks were as beautiful as your outfit ❤
Love this outfit! The shaped side seams add such an interesting element to the look of top without looking obviously taken in. Thanks, Catherine.
On fabric like the top, to get that "finished" edge on the sleeve, instead of just zig-zaging before cutting, you could zig-zag 1/8" elastic along the sleeve line. Besides giving more of a visual of where to cut, you will also have a more sturdy edge to sew into the armhole.
Wow, that is a gorgeous lace crocheted top, and you even improved it! I would have been stymied!
The pants look great too, thanks for showing your hemming method, I would have not tried, but now I think I could.
You do such a variety of projects - thank you!
That’s darling! Turned out great! Makes a big difference now that it fits you!
Cute new outfit! I really like the top. It can be worn over many different colored camisole tops, especially since the pants have lots of colors in them, too. Big win.
Well done, Catherine! That was intense, and encouraging! Such a pretty outfit. Always a pleasure to learn from you. Hope the fireworks were fun.
I love your video's. Thank you for the fip on the stabilizing stuff for the pants. I sew (yes I serge too) but I also sew 'a lot' with knits and I'm not that skilled, so I spend a ton of time, testing on the scraps. Also they look 'great'!! How you sew, makes me feel better about how I sew. Because I haven't taken any courses since Home Ec in 1977 (or even before that...lol)...so, I'm learning on the fly. And these video's are a huge help. I love how you tailor things to fit you! I do that also. Thanks again! I look forward to more!
I love what you did to make that lace top to make it fit you, just right!
Fun to watch. I love open lace type of tops, but have not dared to sew on one. This video gives me a good example how to work on one. A new craft project idea for me! Thank you!
That is actually an outfit I would wear. Love it.
Same!!
Great video, Catherine, it was really helpful to see how you realized you needed to allow for more fabric in the back top sleeve and to watch you adjust that fit. The top looks great on you! Cheers!🎉❤
The top is particularly gorgeous
I always find your videos worth watching. Love the lace top. Thanks
Great outfit! You find wonderful items at your thrift shops!
The frixion pens I own were made for quilters. Any marks I make with them will reappear when the fabric gets freezing cold (the marks do not wash out). However the marks will disappear when you put heat to the marks again. I hope your frixion pens are not the same kind as mine. You look great in your cute outfit.
Kathy, this is one of my favorites you look great you look fantastic on this outfit looks really nice and you did a wonderful job as usual❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm in love with this outfit! It is 100% my style. Another upcycling well done!
Nice job. So brave too about tackling that knit top! Braver than I would be! Such a cute outfit!
Great job! I always learn little tricks watching your videos.
So pretty & i really love that geometric print.
LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ your channel. Thank you for all the great tips! ❤
Love all your alteration videos. You inspire me so much. I bought a pair of gorgeous Elle Tahari pants that were on clearance and a bit too big for me. Just took the waist in at the side seams and although I had to try on and adjust several times, they came out perfect and now I have a great fitting beautiful pair of pants! Thanks so much for all your videos. Big Hugs.
@@PreciousMe so great to hear! Great job persevering with your ET pants. Repeated try ons and small tweaks are the key! Great job!
Catherine, you do the most amazing alterations and your final result always looks professional! Good job and thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try what you do, but I enjoy learning from you. I also have a favorite small embroidery/sewing scissors - the Gingher lightweight embroidery scissors - and they are a little bit cheaper on Amazon than the Zwilling scissors. They look very similar. Thanks again for all the great content!
I love sergering, too! I feel like many creators are getting slack for using a serger since not everyone has access to one, but I love that you always use yours and provide an option if they don't have one.
I needed this alterration so bad right now. Thanks!❤
I LOVE that style, most everything is too short for me, I could have used them as is lol. So cute!!!
Love learning how to alter clothing, great video, thanks!
Just fabulous.
You have a lot more courage than I have. I would have been afraid that the lace would just disintegrate when I cut it. I watched this because I have some similar pants that I need to hem. I'm having trouble seeing how much shorter they need to be. I was trying to pin them up to see about the length, but the material tends to shift and be uneven.
Brilliant job on both , especially that top ❤
Beautiful lace top !!! 😘
Wow you did an awesome job and redoing that beautiful top amazing amazing❣️✂️🧵🪡💓💕❤️
Hi Catherine - AMAZING as usual!
Can you please make a video about shortening the shoulder (and subsequently the sleeve cap) on a Tshirt? I am watching a video that seems a bit more than necessary. I think you could make it great without adding darts and such.
Very nice ❤I love the lace top and pants I bet it's comfortable.
You and your videos always make me so happy.
Serge-aholic .... love it!
Was waiting for your video....lovely make...thanks for sharing
Thanks for waiting! I really wanted to include the footage from the gorgeous boat that I had the good fortune to go for a ride on. 🥰
Beautifully done
I agreee with a comment below; Very Groovy!
Super fun project!
So cute. Great job.
Great job. Cute outfit!!
Nice job, very pretty
When you're basting you can use a different color thread so it's easier to see. Because the basted thread will always be removed. I never thought of that myself but it occurred to me while watching you.
Oh I love your finished results Catherine! What a beauty outfit 🎶🙏🎉
Great job as always!
Interesting !!!
I wish for sewing friends DAILY. Any Catherine Sews fans in Baltimore, MD? I wish. I wish.
Beautiful!
This looks stunning on you!! You inspire me, once again!
Wooooot!
What a cute outfit!
That fabric is neither knit nor crochet. It's some kind of lace, maybe knotted, chemical, needle or bobbin lace. If you want to fall down a rabbit hole, just read the article about lace on wikipedia.
Instead of pinching the sleeves and marking the fold you could mark your skin where the hem of the sleeve hits your hand, then pull the sleeve up to the desired length and mark your skin again.
Love the lace top n the pants.
Whoa Girl. My heart was in my mouth watching you tackle that beautiful Knit Sweater. Awesome Job.
Could I ask if you would have handled shortening the Sleeve differently if the Shoulders and Neckline already fit?
Just wondering if you could have used clear Elastic to stabilize the Knit around the arm width, then removed the 4"
and sewed it back together? Maybe removing the excess from just above and below where your Elbow is?
BTW, I've got a groovy top with all the same fitting issues. The material is just awesome being made from that Sunburst Pleating.
It is so unique. I was waiting for exactly this type of lesson before getting the nerve to cut!
Thank Catherine!
Thanks! Yes, I think you could shorten the sleeve from the bottom, and I don't even think you'd need the clear elastic. I think I wold just cut the sleeve an inch or so about the heavy lace detail, raise the lace up, zig zag it back on by following the edge of the lacey design, and then trim off the excess on the front and back. I hope that is fairly clear, lol.
@@CatherineSews Thank you Catherine. Like I said, you give me COURAGE. Roar!
Idea!
Hey, how about a Demo for shortening a Skirt from the waistline? I've only seen it done once...
Basically creating a new Waistline for a Skirt that has become too small at the waist, and there is plenty below.
Of course you might want to slim the Silhouette?
Grab them with the new while your HOT!
@@momzilla9491 I've got this video: ruclips.net/video/bE8OjYHQT-w/видео.htmlsi=fuEqs2uPuDhfPiJP
I have some knit pants that I absolutely love just pull up no pockets no zippers just an elastic waistband. I want to make some breezy pants. Do I just lay them out and cut around them to make another pair? Do you have a link/video for me?
In the seventies, we called these pants bell-bottoms, since the legs are shaped narrow around the thigh and down to around the knee and then flared down to the hem, looking like a bell.
Pallazzo pants' legs are evenly wide from top to bottom.
@@FlamorineFashions-yy7ji yes, I lived through the 70s too and these are not snug through the thigh. They are full all the way down.
It's like steeking. The way to cut something you've knit. Fasten the edges somehow first, whether by sewing them or crocheting. Then cut after.
Nice, i found a lovely midern light jacket, but its a kittle too big and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make it smaller without ruining it
I love all your videos as you are so enthusiastic!. The pants are an amazing find! Is there a way of sharpening the seam ripper... I use mine a lot!
@@sarawelder1 thank you! As for sharpening seam rippers, I’d love to know! Maybe I should investigate this and a few other questions and turn the results into a video!
That would be great. I have wondered about round diamond files that hunters and fishermen use
@@CatherineSews "Bead reamers come in different shapes and sizes, but to use it to sharpen a seam ripper, choose the long, thin variety. The conical shape of this tool and its roughened surface, similar to a file or sandpaper, will allow it to scrape against the edge of the seam ripper blade to sharpen it." luckily I make jewellery so I have one of these
@@sarawelder1 I’ll have to try that out!
I love your style! This is just so perfect on you. I like the idea of having unique creations that are not contributing to fast fashion. You've made me realize one can be conscientious about the environment without skimping on style or choices.
I would have used a fine 1/8 inch wide ribbon on the sleeves with a zig zag stitch before cutting it.
Pants are not my style, but I love the top ❤
I have a question about dress lengthening. Can I drop the shoulder so the midi straight A line dress would be longer and the armpit would have more ease?
You could put a skinny elastic at the wrists if you wanted.
Please. In the name of all that is slippery, pokey, scratchy. Please use SAFETY PINS! Love what you do and hate to see you poked😊❤
Thanks, but I’m ok!
👍🏻😊
Hi Catherine. I love lace/ eyelet/crochet, etc tops. I am thinking a cream coloured camisole would be more flattering. How difficult would it be to line it? That way you could wear any colour pants and not worry if you had the right colour camisole.
PS: I am going to look for that iron on tape for help to stabilize pant hems.Great technique, thank you for sharing that.
I'm tall so nothing needs to be hemmed
Love your videos , but something happened with the editing, the video jumps like it has a million cuts, I think it's just an effect feature but it makes me cringe and I actually can't bear watching through this 😕
When you're basting you can use a different color thread so it's easier to see. Because the basted thread will always be removed. I never thought of that myself but it occurred to me while watching you.