Spot on about being able to see the potential for a garment rather than being mad that it doesn't fit right or they don't have your size. It makes things like shopping the clearance rack at Target a GOLDMINE for some awesome clothes! One of the smartest things I've ever learned how to do what to learn how to use a sewing machine! BTW, any reason why you hide your subscriber count? As a heads up, it can push people away from subscribing themselves. They see it as someone wanting to hide because of the low number, doesn't make sense but it's just how it works. Keep up the good work!
Yes, there's gold mines everywhere once we know how to see them - I love thrift stores and clearance racks. As for the sub count, thanks for the suggestion, I'll think about it. It's cool to see another youtuber on here - I checked out your channel and love the topics + branding. Wishing you the best of luck in your growth, and let's stay in touch :)
Timecodes: 0:38 Tip 1: Learn to Assess Fit 1:28 Tip 2: Try No Sew and Hand Sewing Projects 3:10 Tip 3: Buy Clothes to fit your Biggest Body Part 4:07 Tip 4: Learn the Inside Out and Pin Method 5:06 Tip 5: Try On Clothes Often While Sewing
I've been interested in sewing / tailoring on and off for quite some time now, and some of the other channels I follow are so cool but they assume a greater knowledge base than I currently have. So I am super grateful for stumbling onto yours! You do a great job explaining things for a beginner! I think a helpful future video would be how to assess what type of tailoring is possible and what types of adjustments are easy vs. difficult. For instance, shoulder adjustments to a shirt versus making a pair of regular pants petite-size (not just shortening the length). And what types of decor or styling on an article of clothing you look out for and how difficult they may be (or awkward, etc.) in light of any adjustments you want to make.
I'm glad to help, and thank you for the suggestions. I'm no longer making youtube videos (at least not how I was before) but I hope what I've already uploaded is still useful to you.
I’m so excited to find these videos! I’ve been wanting to learn to alter my clothes for years. My lower body is two or three sizes smaller than my top half, so I’m always running into sizing problems, and I know I would feel so much better about my body if I had clothes that really fit well. I think everyone would. I think we could start a body image revolution if we got enough people to learn this!
YES! Having representation of different body types is so important, I'll see what I can do. Are there any areas which are particularly tricky for you to assess fit?
I'm so glad it helps! It's a little crude, which I know isn't the typical method in sewing communities. I was a little unsure if I should post it because of that, but I'm glad I did :)
I am inspired by your video. I hope you get back to reloading some new ones as I have noticed you have not posted anything for almost a year (except one at 5 months ago). Looking forward to seeing some more tutuorials.
I enjoyed your video very much. I lost 50 pounds and now have "nothing" to wear! I took some items into an alteration place but have no idea what it is going to cost. I'm pretty good with my sewing skills so I have decided I'm going to try altering my clothes. I have a lot! some items are brand new & are huge on me. I went from a size 16 in jeans down to a size 4. Some of these I only got to wear a couple of times. Anyway, I'm asking for any advice & videos you have to share. I have dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, jeans etc. Help? Thank you so much.
I know how to sew basics on a machine. But suck at tailoring. I've lost over 70 pounds so NONE of my clothes fit. This video has give me the confidence to try and tailor my bigger clothes. Gonna try an do 1-2skirts cause like you said use something your not gonna be upset if its ruined and I have a fee of those. So thank you
I have a skirt that is gored. It is a size too big. The front of the skirt is buttoned to close and is midi in length. There are two seams in the front, two seams, on on each side and two seams on the back. There is no lining. I am trying to figure out where to take in the extra room, then adjusting the waistband that has no elastic and is loose around the waist. Any ideas on how to go about this?
I have pants with holy knees and the fabric broke and now the knee is completely open and so it's uncomfortable and looks bad. Do you have any tricks for this?
I’ve looked for actual sewing courses that teach this and I can’t find them! They’re either the basics of sewing from a pattern or super in-depth career oriented fashion design.
Hello, purchased 4 dresses from a Arabic Muslim store. The dresses are to long and made with front a back. My home health aide loves these dresses they were very cheap and cost $5.00 each and I need to cut 15 inches and 2 inches from each side. Help me please.
You're right, maybe I should mention that! You can see my process more in this video: ruclips.net/video/EcPQwe-MYtA/видео.html. Basically, while I wear my clothes inside out, I put pins where I would like to sew, mark over that line with chalk, sew on that line, then I cut about a half inch away from that line, which is my seam allowance.
Part 2: The Inside out & pin method: ruclips.net/video/EcPQwe-MYtA/видео.html
I'm petite so this is a skill i need!
Spot on about being able to see the potential for a garment rather than being mad that it doesn't fit right or they don't have your size. It makes things like shopping the clearance rack at Target a GOLDMINE for some awesome clothes! One of the smartest things I've ever learned how to do what to learn how to use a sewing machine! BTW, any reason why you hide your subscriber count? As a heads up, it can push people away from subscribing themselves. They see it as someone wanting to hide because of the low number, doesn't make sense but it's just how it works. Keep up the good work!
Yes, there's gold mines everywhere once we know how to see them - I love thrift stores and clearance racks. As for the sub count, thanks for the suggestion, I'll think about it. It's cool to see another youtuber on here - I checked out your channel and love the topics + branding. Wishing you the best of luck in your growth, and let's stay in touch :)
Timecodes:
0:38 Tip 1: Learn to Assess Fit
1:28 Tip 2: Try No Sew and Hand Sewing Projects
3:10 Tip 3: Buy Clothes to fit your Biggest Body Part
4:07 Tip 4: Learn the Inside Out and Pin Method
5:06 Tip 5: Try On Clothes Often While Sewing
Yes, I would love a more detailed tutorial on how to assess fit of my clothes!
I've been interested in sewing / tailoring on and off for quite some time now, and some of the other channels I follow are so cool but they assume a greater knowledge base than I currently have. So I am super grateful for stumbling onto yours! You do a great job explaining things for a beginner!
I think a helpful future video would be how to assess what type of tailoring is possible and what types of adjustments are easy vs. difficult. For instance, shoulder adjustments to a shirt versus making a pair of regular pants petite-size (not just shortening the length). And what types of decor or styling on an article of clothing you look out for and how difficult they may be (or awkward, etc.) in light of any adjustments you want to make.
I'm glad to help, and thank you for the suggestions. I'm no longer making youtube videos (at least not how I was before) but I hope what I've already uploaded is still useful to you.
Yes please a video to assess. I’ve got a little bit of knowledge but I do know I need more.
Yessss to all upcoming video suggestions...
Ahahahaa! Noted.
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I’m so excited to find these videos! I’ve been wanting to learn to alter my clothes for years. My lower body is two or three sizes smaller than my top half, so I’m always running into sizing problems, and I know I would feel so much better about my body if I had clothes that really fit well. I think everyone would. I think we could start a body image revolution if we got enough people to learn this!
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Very informative and realistic! I was getting ahead of my skills and becoming frustrated
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I'm so grateful for your videos! Thank you for making them and making it less intimidating to start sewing
I would love to have an video on how to assess fit! if you could get folks of several body types if would be amazing.
YES! Having representation of different body types is so important, I'll see what I can do. Are there any areas which are particularly tricky for you to assess fit?
Great tips! Also love your drawing illustrations. Thank you for this well thought out video. ⭐️
oh my goodness, bless you for making this video 😭🥺✨✨✨
Excellent tips!!! I’m excited to begin!!!
The Inside out and pin method would be really helpful, this video was really informative as well Thanks heaps!
I'm so glad it helps! It's a little crude, which I know isn't the typical method in sewing communities. I was a little unsure if I should post it because of that, but I'm glad I did :)
Oh I forgot to mention I already made the inside out & pin video here: ruclips.net/video/EcPQwe-MYtA/видео.html
This was sooooooo helpful!
I am inspired by your video. I hope you get back to reloading some new ones as I have noticed you have not posted anything for almost a year (except one at 5 months ago). Looking forward to seeing some more tutuorials.
You are so pretty and smart!!! Keep going girl thank you for the video
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Great video! Would love to see more👍🏼
Thank you - what would you like to see more of?
I enjoyed your video very much. I lost 50 pounds and now have "nothing" to wear! I took some items into an alteration place but have no idea what it is going to cost. I'm pretty good with my sewing skills so I have decided I'm going to try altering my clothes. I have a lot! some items are brand new & are huge on me. I went from a size 16 in jeans down to a size 4. Some of these I only got to wear a couple of times. Anyway, I'm asking for any advice & videos you have to share. I have dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, jeans etc. Help? Thank you so much.
Amazing 😍😍😍
Thank you for this!
I would love to see a video for altering store-bought dog clothes! My dog is a mix breed so XS is too small but S is too big around his belly.
Thank you!
Yes video on how to access fit please
I know how to sew basics on a machine. But suck at tailoring. I've lost over 70 pounds so NONE of my clothes fit. This video has give me the confidence to try and tailor my bigger clothes. Gonna try an do 1-2skirts cause like you said use something your not gonna be upset if its ruined and I have a fee of those. So thank you
That's the right attitude, I can tell you're thinking long term
@@ScrappyTreasures Thank you! I'm already starting to look at old skirts an such to see what I can do with them.
I need a video about it
So I need to take in from the back. I don’t have a dressmaker dummy and need to put darts in the back of a fit and flare shirt
This is really helpfull!!
I have a skirt that is gored. It is a size too big. The front of the skirt is buttoned to close and is midi in length. There are two seams in the front, two seams, on on each side and two seams on the back. There is no lining. I am trying to figure out where to take in the extra room, then adjusting the waistband that has no elastic and is loose around the waist. Any ideas on how to go about this?
I have pants with holy knees and the fabric broke and now the knee is completely open and so it's uncomfortable and looks bad. Do you have any tricks for this?
how do you alter a lined sunday dress
Hey I know this video was made 3 years ago.how’s the machine holding up? And also does it work on every material?
Love this
Glad to help!
inside out and pin video please!
Oh I forgot to mention I already made the inside out & pin video here: ruclips.net/video/EcPQwe-MYtA/видео.html
Omgg thank youuu!!!!!! Where did you learn this from? Courses or online?
Trial and error :) With the help of youtube & google.
I’ve looked for actual sewing courses that teach this and I can’t find them! They’re either the basics of sewing from a pattern or super in-depth career oriented fashion design.
Hello, purchased 4 dresses from a Arabic Muslim store. The dresses are to long and made with front a back. My home health aide loves these dresses they were very cheap and cost $5.00 each and I need to cut 15 inches and 2 inches from each side. Help me please.
I don't think you ever mention seam allowance do you not use seam allowances?
You're right, maybe I should mention that! You can see my process more in this video: ruclips.net/video/EcPQwe-MYtA/видео.html.
Basically, while I wear my clothes inside out, I put pins where I would like to sew, mark over that line with chalk, sew on that line, then I cut about a half inch away from that line, which is my seam allowance.
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