You seem to know what you are doing at all times, I think it took you 2 and 1/2 days, 😊, but if it took you 3 whole days, it just shows your love to create, and how much you care to make it perfect for your public. Love almost all I have tried to do with your direction. Did I thank you for being there? Thank you 😊
I love your videos! They are so real--on the floor, things didn't quite work out like you thought they would, thinking and rethinking, redoing, the cat walking over your work--thank you for showing the process, as unpredictable as it can be sometimes. I'm in the middle of taking my husband's trousers and upcycling them into trousers for my 8 year-old grandson and I hit a tough spot. I found your videos, which 1) got me through that tough spot, and 2) inspired me to just keep going. Thank you so much--I'll be joining in January, after the holiday rush. 🙂
This was really inspirational. I like that you try something, not knowing if it really works out or how it will turn out. You inspire me to be more creative when it comes to sewing and not just strictky following the instructions. Thanks for all the time you put into your videos.
Your patchwork jacket is beautiful. Patchwork jackets and coats ("Coats of Many Colors') are back in style again. I have made many patch-work quilt tops and quilts. Thank you for this video; because, most people have no idea how much fabric, time, planning, cutting, and sewing it takes to make a simple scrappy quilt top. It is not something that just old women do anymore. Many women and men, of all ages, are making patchwork jackets and coats today. Most of them are not going to be cheap.
That coat looks fantastic on you and I love that you reused fabric for different pieces. It was also nice to know how long it took you to make it. That helps me to be realistic about how long projects should take instead of getting frustrated and thinking I'm so slow.
Im liking you used multiple fabrics from your own wardrobe to do this. Ive sewn all my life since a child. Im 67 now but in last 20 years or so I mainly upcycle thrift clothing. But even when sewing from patterns in my 20s I reused thrift clothing, sheets, vintage tablecloths etc. Since im still a but plus size, lost 25 lbs on my husbands mandated diet or health! So thrift clothing is often smaller and I had big babies so a lot of my changes are V insets at sides to have fit and flare. Ive tried using multiple items in just like a tshirt top and it looked like a bad quilt. I like you turned yours on a diagonal. I was also thinking to try next is off cuts. The squares are not all the same size. One thing I dont do and never did is quilting. A popular thing now is to make Kantha jackets. I think they are quilts or similar from other countries made into casual jackets. I cant seem to find a simple jacket pattern to do that. They are all over designed. Yesterday I watched your pattern design for the Bishop sleeve sweater. I understand all you say and why. On my own although Ive sewn with pattrens its harder to know how much to do for ease etc. on such a jacket. I have seen them in different sleeve lengths and total length. Easy enough to do that. Im not sure if just a cross over or shawl collar would be good. But I know how to add a shawl collar anyway. It would be great if you designed a simple jacket like that.
Hello hello and welcome! Happy to have you here, as for the jacket - look up my neoprene jacket video - very simple, might be just what you are looking for, also look up my "bow cardigan" or "kimono-style" cardigan tutorial, they are simple and can be made into jackets with appropriate ease (I also have videos about that) and then you can add any neckline you would like to it
Such a great idea to upcycle a garment that you love and create something totally different. So many times I've gotten rid of something that doesn't fit but really love the fabric, next time I'll have to give it a second thought and get creative. Thanks for the inspiration. You're awesome!!
Even if I would make other design choices (I have a quite basic style), I‘m always looking forward to your videos, because they have a unique sparkle to them and inspire me to use my possibilities ✨🪡❤
Really lovely. What I like the most is the "symmetry " of the sleeves. I really though yove done it on purpose 😂. As much as I like the random placement of the flowers, the dark top and bottom of the sleeve add a bit o symmetry and make it more sophisticated in my perfectionist eyes. Very, very nice.
Beautiful jacket! It reminds me of a sweater I crocheted last year using 4" granny squares and mosaic squares on the diagonal. The granny squares were solid colors, and each unique mosaic square used two or three colors. There was definitely some magic afoot, because I was able to put all the squares together to fit my shape, with just two triangles under the armpits. It's a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece, and I don't know that I could ever replicate it. ❤️
I can see you always do make over on your old clothes I like doing that I have a half circle skirt and I want to do over and make it to a down size it to a smaller size thank you
You're amazing. It was so fascinating that you decided to to combine 2 entirely different fabrics to make your own material to make your jacket. I do wonder where you live that you could wear a jacket like that in winter. It looked beautiful on you! I loved your sneaky little trick at the end. You're so creative.
I like it, it's different and unique. Definitely something everyone will notice. I can't imagine the nerves when you were trying to piece it all together. I'm just making pom poms for my kids hats, I need to get myself into that sewing mojo again, wasn't feeling it lately for some reason.
I love your jacket. I am a quilter and envisioned the challenges of knit fabric and perfect points. I think I would have ironed my fabric onto freezer paper to stabilize the squares during construction. You can reuse freezer paper several times before it won't stick any more. I have been kicking around the idea of using floral sheets to make a quilted diamond pattern coat. I plan to use a kimono pattern as a starting point (I have left my girlish figure far behind).
Wanda, interesting idea. I was working with a stable medium weight knit, so that wasn't necessary, but could be useful in other cases. It is a fun way how to make a jacket/garment! :) Glad you enjoyed it :)
Oh wow!!! This turned out even cuter than I expected (and I knew it was going to be great!) So happy everything went smoothly for you. Slow and steady! Great job!!! I am so thrilled and inspired to make my own! Thank you for this awesome idea!
I love this Loved the lining pattern. Thought your twist at the end might be that it was reversible. Would have liked to see the lining with the jacket open. ❤🎉
What an absolutely stunning jacket, Alisa ! It is so beautiful, I really love it. But what is even more amazing is being inside your head, hearing your thought process and understanding how you work everything out. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and of course, the end result, so generous of you 🤗🙏💖
Hi from South Africa, lol I'm enjoying this so much. I can see you're not a quilter, small squares are a norm, rottery cutter would be much easier. It looks great 🥇 Lol I did notice... being a quilter... it's essential to notice the "problems" or not 😁🤩
Very cute! I’ve been really into quilted coats recently and now I’ve discovered English Paper Piecing, which is a great way to use up even smaller scraps (i.e. the ones produced by creating other quilted coats). I’m currently working on one made of 1” hexagons.
I LOVE watching you. You’re unbelievably creative and talented. And quite a stickler for detail I like that. That’s important to me for things that I make too. Even though I’ve only been sewing for about three years I really strive for perfection. That can be a downfall. Lol… great job. I love your color selections. keep up The good work and thank you for sharing.
I think it took at least 3 days. But it came out beautiful. Is it reversible? Thanks for showing the thinking struggle. I love to see how you grow an idea into a finished garment. Learning to be patient with the process is a valuable lesson. Thanks for the inspiration.
Perfect combination of fun and pretty. When you showed the lining on your dressie I wished your jacket reversible. Oh my that is so pretty. Thank you for sharing your process and some of the little details. I have a remnant pack from Sew Batik that I want to piece into a shirtblouse. Every little tip is helpful!
Thank you, Noel! Let's see - it is pretty straight forward, just 1) remember to count seam allowances of the remnant pieces as you create your "fabric" and also 2) I kept the grain line and the direction of the stretch exactly the same on all squares and just thinking what will work and oh 3) plan out the fabric pieces in a way where the seams of the patchwork won't interact with any other big seams, so that way it does not create a cluster of seams in one spot. Here's a pretty blouse a made a few weeks back, might give you some ideas - ruclips.net/video/NYS_TJ2vK1Y/видео.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you so much for the great tips. I need to keep this reply in my notes or something. There is so much to consider. I tend to research then wing it but I really need to calm down the ADHD and try to plan a bit more. For goodness sakes I am almost 60. Grainlinegrainlinegrainline
I would have said definitely 3 days to piece the fabric together, and then sew another day or two! The jacket is unique and one of a kind- one that I could see people wanting to purchase! I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you!
What an amazing way of upcycling! I've never thought of doing a pattern like that. I've combined different colours of the same type of fabric to have block colours at the bottom of legs or of pockets but not like that. It's brilliant! Well done! And the jacket looks really good on you too!
I def use color or pattern blocking when I’m short of fabric for a particular project… I haven’t tried it this way tho… I really like how it came out and I love your bangs too 😊
HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT TOOK to make this jacket? 1-2- or 3 days?
3 days, maybe more! The jacket looks spectacular!!
@@inlikecin thank you! Yep, it was about 3 full days, from morning to late evening... But well worth it! :)
You seem to know what you are doing at all times, I think it took you 2 and 1/2 days, 😊, but if it took you 3 whole days, it just shows your love to create, and how much you care to make it perfect for your public. Love almost all I have tried to do with your direction. Did I thank you for being there? Thank you 😊
3 days
I would say at least 3 days, since you are also mommy and need to eat and sleep.
You are so smart and mature for someone of your age. Bravo, Alisha!
Boy I wish I was at this level of sewing. That's beautiful!
I love that you showed your su-purr-visor!
Beautiful jacket. It looks black on my iPad, but it still looks gorgeous. What a creative way to recycle favorite garments you no longer wear!
I love, love, love the end result. Very beautiful my dear. Love the colour coordination that you used.❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful jacket.
Thank you!
Such a unique and beautiful jacket!! I love it!! ❤ Thanks for sharing all your inspiration and creativity with us!!
Lovely jacket. Well done! Love your new haircut!
I love your videos! They are so real--on the floor, things didn't quite work out like you thought they would, thinking and rethinking, redoing, the cat walking over your work--thank you for showing the process, as unpredictable as it can be sometimes. I'm in the middle of taking my husband's trousers and upcycling them into trousers for my 8 year-old grandson and I hit a tough spot. I found your videos, which 1) got me through that tough spot, and 2) inspired me to just keep going. Thank you so much--I'll be joining in January, after the holiday rush. 🙂
Beautiful job!!! As always, such an inspiring piece. Love it. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
Alisa it looks fantastic, i love those colours and the style, beautifull, Elaine
... oh and I love this jacket, so much fun, giving me ideas...
This was really inspirational. I like that you try something, not knowing if it really works out or how it will turn out. You inspire me to be more creative when it comes to sewing and not just strictky following the instructions. Thanks for all the time you put into your videos.
Your patchwork jacket is beautiful. Patchwork jackets and coats ("Coats of Many Colors') are back in style again. I have made many patch-work quilt tops and quilts. Thank you for this video; because, most people have no idea how much fabric, time, planning, cutting, and sewing it takes to make a simple scrappy quilt top. It is not something that just old women do anymore. Many women and men, of all ages, are making patchwork jackets and coats today. Most of them are not going to be cheap.
You have a wonderful and lovely personality! The sweater, too, was simply darling. 😍
I love your jacket. Beautiful job. God bless.
Omg alisa. So so so much work!! I am amazed that you put this together. Very smart thinking!
Beautiful jacket. I admire you patience
a very well done piece!
Thank you kindly!
Jacket is great looking. I wouldn't mind having a similar one. Great job
Wow what a great looking jacket.
That coat looks fantastic on you and I love that you reused fabric for different pieces. It was also nice to know how long it took you to make it. That helps me to be realistic about how long projects should take instead of getting frustrated and thinking I'm so slow.
Wow, it became just wonderful. I like the result and you're always so motivating. Thank you
Im liking you used multiple fabrics from your own wardrobe to do this. Ive sewn all my life since a child. Im 67 now but in last 20 years or so I mainly upcycle thrift clothing. But even when sewing from patterns in my 20s I reused thrift clothing, sheets, vintage tablecloths etc. Since im still a but plus size, lost 25 lbs on my husbands mandated diet or health! So thrift clothing is often smaller and I had big babies so a lot of my changes are V insets at sides to have fit and flare. Ive tried using multiple items in just like a tshirt top and it looked like a bad quilt. I like you turned yours on a diagonal. I was also thinking to try next is off cuts. The squares are not all the same size. One thing I dont do and never did is quilting. A popular thing now is to make Kantha jackets. I think they are quilts or similar from other countries made into casual jackets. I cant seem to find a simple jacket pattern to do that. They are all over designed. Yesterday I watched your pattern design for the Bishop sleeve sweater. I understand all you say and why. On my own although Ive sewn with pattrens its harder to know how much to do for ease etc. on such a jacket. I have seen them in different sleeve lengths and total length. Easy enough to do that. Im not sure if just a cross over or shawl collar would be good. But I know how to add a shawl collar anyway. It would be great if you designed a simple jacket like that.
Hello hello and welcome! Happy to have you here, as for the jacket - look up my neoprene jacket video - very simple, might be just what you are looking for, also look up my "bow cardigan" or "kimono-style" cardigan tutorial, they are simple and can be made into jackets with appropriate ease (I also have videos about that) and then you can add any neckline you would like to it
Thank you!! Your videos are brilliant and inspiring! I love your ideas! Thank you again!
It's beautiful. Love the jacket. Unusual and 1 of a kind. I sure enjoy your shosand get inspired.
Thank you so much!
Such a great idea to upcycle a garment that you love and create something totally different. So many times I've gotten rid of something that doesn't fit but really love the fabric, next time I'll have to give it a second thought and get creative. Thanks for the inspiration. You're awesome!!
Even if I would make other design choices (I have a quite basic style), I‘m always looking forward to your videos, because they have a unique sparkle to them and inspire me to use my possibilities ✨🪡❤
Thank you, Julia!
Really lovely. What I like the most is the "symmetry " of the sleeves. I really though yove done it on purpose 😂. As much as I like the random placement of the flowers, the dark top and bottom of the sleeve add a bit o symmetry and make it more sophisticated in my perfectionist eyes. Very, very nice.
Beautiful jacket! It reminds me of a sweater I crocheted last year using 4" granny squares and mosaic squares on the diagonal. The granny squares were solid colors, and each unique mosaic square used two or three colors. There was definitely some magic afoot, because I was able to put all the squares together to fit my shape, with just two triangles under the armpits. It's a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece, and I don't know that I could ever replicate it. ❤️
I'm so in love with this! 😍
you are such a talented woman!
Great job!
Thank you, Ruby! Cheers!
I can see you always do make over on your old clothes I like doing that
I have a half circle skirt and I want to do over and make it to a down size it to a smaller size
thank you
Awesome! I have a circle skirt tutorial - that will help you out with what you want to do :)
Love this! So creative! Love watching your videos!!
So beautiful and creative!
You're amazing. It was so fascinating that you decided to to combine 2 entirely different fabrics to make your own material to make your jacket. I do wonder where you live that you could wear a jacket like that in winter. It looked beautiful on you! I loved your sneaky little trick at the end. You're so creative.
The jacket looks great, you have a lot of patience, well done 👍
Amazing Aliza!
Thank you!
Hello teacher, you're looking great!
Thank you! 😃
I like it, it's different and unique. Definitely something everyone will notice. I can't imagine the nerves when you were trying to piece it all together.
I'm just making pom poms for my kids hats, I need to get myself into that sewing mojo again, wasn't feeling it lately for some reason.
Just gorgeous!
Absolutely fabulous!
It reminds me of one my quilts. You have an amazing mind!
Wow thats unique
This is nothing short of amazing!
I am for sure going to try this one out. I’ll be sure to be done by next winter. LOL so Nice 😊
I love your jacket. I am a quilter and envisioned the challenges of knit fabric and perfect points. I think I would have ironed my fabric onto freezer paper to stabilize the squares during construction. You can reuse freezer paper several times before it won't stick any more. I have been kicking around the idea of using floral sheets to make a quilted diamond pattern coat. I plan to use a kimono pattern as a starting point (I have left my girlish figure far behind).
Wanda, interesting idea. I was working with a stable medium weight knit, so that wasn't necessary, but could be useful in other cases. It is a fun way how to make a jacket/garment! :) Glad you enjoyed it :)
You are incredible!
Oh wow!!! This turned out even cuter than I expected (and I knew it was going to be great!) So happy everything went smoothly for you. Slow and steady! Great job!!!
I am so thrilled and inspired to make my own! Thank you for this awesome idea!
Caroline, thank you! So glad it inspired you a bit, as well. There is also a Members Extra with additional information for this jacket :)
I love this
Loved the lining pattern. Thought your twist at the end might be that it was reversible. Would have liked to see the lining with the jacket open. ❤🎉
What an absolutely stunning jacket, Alisa ! It is so beautiful, I really love it. But what is even more amazing is being inside your head, hearing your thought process and understanding how you work everything out. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and of course, the end result, so generous of you 🤗🙏💖
Looks great on you!
Woah that jacket looks sweet! Hope I'm home on time for the premier!
That looks super cute!!
I love that jacket!
Hi from South Africa, lol I'm enjoying this so much. I can see you're not a quilter, small squares are a norm, rottery cutter would be much easier. It looks great 🥇
Lol I did notice... being a quilter... it's essential to notice the "problems" or not 😁🤩
I love it! What a great idea!!!! Saludos desde Mexico, Rebeca Shelley
I love, love, love the recycling and creativity. You are fabulous and a super teacher. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, Lisa! Cheers!
I really like the jacket.
Love what you did here (and love your supervisor!) thank you for showing the thought process too!
Very cute! I’ve been really into quilted coats recently and now I’ve discovered English Paper Piecing, which is a great way to use up even smaller scraps (i.e. the ones produced by creating other quilted coats). I’m currently working on one made of 1” hexagons.
So nice! You are very talented!
Taking chances!!! Acepting the results! All right girl!!
Super exited Alisa
Wow you’re super amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much!!
Love the jacket!
Awesome jacket. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
Thank you! Cheers and I hope it inspires other to sew and upcycle
Beautiful.
Thank you so much for another great video. Your creativity astounds me.
I LOVE watching you. You’re unbelievably creative and talented. And quite a stickler for detail I like that. That’s important to me for things that I make too. Even though I’ve only been sewing for about three years I really strive for perfection. That can be a downfall. Lol… great job. I love your color selections. keep up The good work and thank you for sharing.
I love the ideas I am getting from this one. And you came out with a winner for sure. Your jacket is lovely.
What a magnificent jacket Alisa! Absolutely LOVE how it turned out! Thanks for sharing:)
Hey there, Rikki! Long time no see - thank you for stopping by! :)
Great jacket🎉
Amazing! I love it! Very impressive!
I think it took at least 3 days. But it came out beautiful. Is it reversible? Thanks for showing the thinking struggle. I love to see how you grow an idea into a finished garment. Learning to be patient with the process is a valuable lesson. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome idea
That’s a really attractive and unique jacket. And it looks great on you. As always, thanks!
Perfect combination of fun and pretty. When you showed the lining on your dressie I wished your jacket reversible. Oh my that is so pretty. Thank you for sharing your process and some of the little details. I have a remnant pack from Sew Batik that I want to piece into a shirtblouse. Every little tip is helpful!
Thank you, Noel! Let's see - it is pretty straight forward, just 1) remember to count seam allowances of the remnant pieces as you create your "fabric" and also 2) I kept the grain line and the direction of the stretch exactly the same on all squares and just thinking what will work and oh 3) plan out the fabric pieces in a way where the seams of the patchwork won't interact with any other big seams, so that way it does not create a cluster of seams in one spot. Here's a pretty blouse a made a few weeks back, might give you some ideas - ruclips.net/video/NYS_TJ2vK1Y/видео.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you so much for the great tips. I need to keep this reply
in my notes or something. There is so much to consider. I tend to research then wing it but I really need to calm down the ADHD and try to plan a bit more. For goodness sakes I am almost 60. Grainlinegrainlinegrainline
This is fabulous, Alisa! It turned out beautifully. ❤️
Thank you, Nancy!
I would have said definitely 3 days to piece the fabric together, and then sew another day or two! The jacket is unique and one of a kind- one that I could see people wanting to purchase! I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you!
This looks great. Your patience is to be admired.
Absolutely beautiful and it looks great on you
Thank you, Diane!
Absolutely love it!!
Awesome video, if I had the skill I would add pockets on the inside as I'm a pocket woman.
You are so creative💓
It's beautiful! Great work! Love your choice of inside fabric as well. And you're right, I totally didn't notice the plain black squares!
amazing work
What an amazing way of upcycling! I've never thought of doing a pattern like that. I've combined different colours of the same type of fabric to have block colours at the bottom of legs or of pockets but not like that. It's brilliant! Well done! And the jacket looks really good on you too!
You are so creative. The jacket is stunning and I would wear it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.
This was inspiring. Love your positivity 💕I'm always afraid to cut up my old clothes!
Thank you so much!! Gotta look for the good things, at least trying to do so :)
Beautiful so much ❤
the jacket looks lovely!! It has definitely inspired me to do something with my old clothes!
Awesome, enjoy your creativity and have some fun!
fabulous!
It’s really nice.
I def use color or pattern blocking when I’m short of fabric for a particular project… I haven’t tried it this way tho… I really like how it came out and I love your bangs too 😊
This is a beautiful and awesome idea of upcycling used clothing!
I love the jacket, you did a wonderful job!!
Beautiful. As a quilter this appeals to me. Wonderful look.
Love this!