hi friends!!! i hope you like this video, i had so much fun making it! feel free to drop your FAVOURITE PATTERN in the comment section (pattern recs are always appreciated) sending love
I would recommend the Archer button up shirt by Grainline studios .Jen Beeman [owner ] has about 15 step by step you tube videos to take you through the process. It’s a great pattern , not oversized , no darts, but a hint of shaping .. thanks for this , I’ve picked a few patterns …
a lil tip for anyone who would like free patterns, go check libraries as they have magazines with patterns and ofc there's for knitting, crochet, etc. patterns too ^^
Also books! If you have a disc drive, some books have cd extras with printable designs. It’s been the best way to get patterns that aren’t skewed in size for me personally
I am 70 & have been sewing since childhood, it’s given me hours of pleasure and I am so glad that young people are taking an interest in it! It’s a great skill and hobby.
I am 20 and I am just starting out in this world 🤭 My mom has a sewing machine but she doesn't know how to use it, I want to be able to make my own clothes, unique and to my liking❤
@@terryobi2479 yeah, I hear you. Keep trying. I've been sewing some for years but mostly trying to sew my own clothes. I'm not always successful. I did much better with little baby dresses and a simple shirt for boy toddlers. Maybe there will be something out there that will be the thing for you.
@@jazmynelane8767 personally, for me i started out sewing by hand about 11- 12 years old. then in 2020 when i was about 15 years old, i was gifted a mini sewing machine and researched videos on how to use that particular sewing machine on youtube. now i am 19 years old, and I currently use the heavy duty singer sewing machine. my thing is research tutorials on youtube as a visual guide but actually physically practicing sewing could be very helpful. my thing is try to learn the basics and there are definitely plenty of videos on here that you can look at that can possibly help and since there are many to choose from you can find the video that's easiest for you to follow. sewing can definitely be daunting especially when you are starting out - so take your time and have fun. the best moments come from when you are allowing yourself to mess up. ❤❤
bought a feeding/maternity dress for my last pregnancy 3 years ago off of Amazon. Cheap, thin fabric, now has holes in it but loved the cut with all my heart. Pregnant again and finally in a place where I feel confident enough to make it. created my own pattern from the original dress and made it in a much thicker higher-quality fabric. learnt a lot and the amazing thing was that making this better version of the dress was actually 1/3 of the price!!!!
Here I am with my first baby, 6 months in, losing my mind at the cost of sleep sacks on Amazon. $30 for a small piece of zippered fabric… and everyone complains about the stitching coming apart. Looks like we are gravitating back towards self-sufficiency out of a great need. To our sewing journeys🥂
oh same! I've been doing pretty well with embroidery but hand sewing... let's say that there's no difference from the 7 year old child that was taught how to sew by her grandma and accidentally sewed her finger AND the fabric together to my current self LMAO. hope it's going well for you!
Bernadette Banner is great for hand sewing. I've read her book, which covers a lot of techniques but is limited by being a book. Her vlogs can sometimes be helpful, but they're not really structured to be educational, even if she does talk about the construction details of each garment. The best resource is probably the videos she did for Skillshare (which I have not seen).
Made my first wrap dress for myself in 1964. You will find that knowing how to sew makes you think differently about everything you see. You will see everything as a series of steps, rather than just seeing the finished object. The skill also extends to woodworking and other crafting. I am glad that sewing is coming back into fashion.
My skills jumped by MILEs when I got a Seamwork subscription. It’s an online pattern library that you pay an annual membership for and have access to all of their patterns, videos, community, etc. I’m not sure if it’s the kind of thing that I’ll keep forever, but for my first year or two of sewing clothing it was AH-mazing.
@@Evrgrn.o it’s a great investment (for at least a year). They have all kinds of clothing and accessory patterns and courses. I really appreciated it as I was building my wardrobe. They have sales every once in a while, so I’d keep my eyes peeled for a discount.
Oh! I forgot to mention that membership also gets you discounts to online fabric stores in north America and Europe. So that’s is well worth the membership price.
@@samanthajcomeau I’ve never had any issue printing them from my home printer (but they do include print shop files and projector files if that’s more your jam). I had never made a pdf pattern before getting a seamwork subscription and had no complications printing and assembling the patterns right off the bat.
My god how do I love the video creators, who don't put music over a talking video!! Thank you soo much for that, it feels so peaceful to watch this video
Oh yes, I also see people here in the comments appreciating the captions - they are awesome too! Thank you so much, please continue making this world a little more accessible!
When I was young it was less expensive to make your own clothes so many people sewed. It was more difficult to sew because the machines were limited and the patterns and techniques were more advanced because of the fitted style fashion of the day. It’s much more easier to sew today with all the tools offered today, especially RUclips. I’m glad you’re encouraging a young generation to sew.
this feels TARGETED to me. i was learning how to sew awhile ago but due to unfortunate life events i have not had motivation to sew for the past few months. it is time for me to sew again
It’s so interesting to me to hear the phrase “zero waste pattern”. This is an ancient cloth weaving principle. My degree is in textiles, woven and constructed fabrics. Zero waste patterns are descended from Loom Shaped Garments. These garments were constructed of panels of woven fabrics, and the panels’ width, and resulting cloth, was determined by the width of the loom they were woven on. Every piece of the woven fabric was used, because it was handwoven…every inch was precious, and not to be wasted or discarded. Loom shaped garments were often augmented with gussets (smaller squares of the handwoven fabric) to create turning points for underarms, the crotch of pants, etc. I find loom shaped, handmade/sewn garments to be very beautiful and comfortable. They are also the original “zero waste” garments! I enjoyed your video - I’m happy to see that zero waste garments are coming back around. Creating one’s own personal clothing is enlivening, authentic, and can even be an ecological practice. Here’s my favorite textiles quote: “And the works of their hands clothed the living, honored the dead, and DECLARED THEIR DELIGHT.” (From the cover of an old Piecework textiles magazine.) Blessings on your endeavors! ❤
I'm still at the beginning of my weight loss journey, I am hoping to use the Cashmerette Upton dress pattern I have to make some split side dresses/shirts to accommodate weight loss. The Stitchery does split side skirts and dresses that look great.
Seeing the things (clothes, crafts etc) that I made with my own hands makes me happy. My main work is digital (data engineering) so every project I finish doesn’t make me feel as accomplished as something I made that is tangible.
So true to all of those things. Being completely in control of the fabric you purchase, the patterns you use, the fit of the final garment, the style lines you like. You get a garment at the end that you love and no-one else has the same thing. It's complete control and I find it freeing.
Thank you for this topic. I am 65 and newly retired. For my retirement gift, I bought myself a brand new Juki. I am a beginner sewist and wanted a new hobby. My first projects have been mending & hemming. Your video has encouraged me to start learning. I believe that sewing will help keep my brain alive! Thank you🥰
I’ve just asked for a sewing machine for Christmas with NO SEWING EXPERIENCE. I keep oscillating between thrilled and terrified at the idea of my first project, but your enthusiasm and joy discussing these patterns has totally confirmed my decision that this is going to be a great hobby. I subscribed within the first two minutes of watching, keep up the awesome recs.
I believe our personal fashion choices can be an act of rebellion. It can say a mouthful just by existing on our bodies , to create those fashions ourselves takes it miles further 💗
You can do it!! 💪 It's just making sense of patterns one step at a time, with as many breaks as you want or need, and eventually you'll get more and more confident 😊
One trick to get you started is to buy some cheap fabric at thrift shops for example or use old bedsheets to make what they call a "mockup" which is like a trial version of the garment you're gonna make so that you aren't as anxious about "ruining" the beautiful fabric you bought :)
omgggg it's such a coincidence to have this vid recommended the exact day I made something from scratch, entirely by hand! tbh, i used to sew clothes for my dolls as a child, but then... social media and phone addiction got to me. procrastination is the enemy, sometimes i think im wasting my time by not studying while sewing and feel guilty for doing a hobby. but it doesn't matter tho, i now keep reassuring myself that keeping myself engaged by doing something productive is MUCH better than just brainrot. sorry for rambling, love the video and the patterns!
Wow! I just love this channel! I have been sewing since I was 11. My dad taught me to sew in 5th grade. I didn't even have a sewing machine until I was 13. Oh, I'm now 71. You are so charming and so right about sewing! Yes, I love your microphone. :) Good job and thanks for the great encouragement!
i bought the anne tilley magic pants after watching your video on them and i CANNOT wait to make them. i have a feeling that once i make them i'll never want to wear any other pants again
Roberts Wood being the final boss is so real of you! My fave patterns right now are the Syd Graham Tie Top/Dress by Syd Graham (flowy, great for us weight-lifting people), the Clemence Bag by Wanderjuna (think fancy overnight garment bag, but you make it), the Chirripo Top by Itch to Stitch (fitted yoke around the upper bust and shoulders and then flowy from there), and the Taylor Skirt by Carolina Patterns (six words: button-down mini skirt with pockets)! Excited to see what you'll make next!
So the very first thing I ever sewed by machine was actually the BeeZeeArt bat pattern! I know this isn't a garment pattern, but this is 100% what improved my skills the most. You have to be so precise to make it not look wonky, which I personally don't find discouraging and actually found really motivating! I've probably made upwards of 50 of these things now as I've ended up selling them, and I'm genuinely happy it was the first thing I sewed by machine. It's more of an intermediate pattern, but the skills you learn by pushing through the difficulty are invaluable. You've got darts and gussets, you've got places where you have to get three seams to meet at a point, you've got fiddly small pieces that require a lot of pivoting, there are opposing curves and learning how to clip seams. And on top of that, it works best on a stretchy fabric! I started with fleece, so not too stretchy, and have moved to a stretchier minky. All of this meant that when I sewed my first garment (the Peekaboo oversized tee pattern) sized for a human and not a plush, the material wasn't too intimidating, and I had a really good time making it! I think choosing a pattern that holds your interest is the single most important part of sewing. For me, making garments and accessories as a beginner would've meant I never got into it, but making something I was interested in at first has meant I've been happy to make a garment, although plush will still be what I make the most of! Really interesting video, and I liked seeing the perspective of pattern progression for sewing skills from the garment side of things!
I love this! I had a phase, when I felt like I had to "self draft" everything and a lot of the time it just didn't turn out that well. When I watched one of your videos where you used pattern I realised that I can learn so much from using them. Yes, you have to pay and cut them and follow instructions but afterwards you know so much more.
I don’t have a sewing machine cuz I’m kinda broke but I have needles and fat quarters that I get cheap from Walmart/dollar tree and I make doll clothes!! You still learn so much about patterns, pattern making and construction and about different sewing methods! It’s just on a smaller scale lol! There’s so many doll pattern books for free out there and since the projects are small they don’t take long to find. It’s helped me stop scrolling and feeling bad about it, can’t wait to be able to buy a sewing machine and make more things!
havent finished watching the video yet but omg!!! this is exactly what i need ive been avoiding looking at my thrifted fabric stash for monthsssssss bc i cant decide what to do w any of it!! i cant wait to look at all of these patterns
I was just telling a friend that I don’t want to start sewing. I’m a big believer of creating over consuming, but seeing seems so far out of my wheelhouse. This video changed my mind and I want to start sewing now!
I used to buy really cheap clothes but I have grown to realize that the more expensive clothes are always better and end up saving me money in the long run.
I would say I'm an intermediate sewer, but even learning just a few things at first has made me more sustainable with my fashion. I can mend and alter my clothes to make them last so much longer!
none of these patterns are my style, but this has definitely fueled the "sew something. anything." type mood i'm in lately. yesterday i did some mending for the first time. i had a shirt and a pair of pants that both had a little hole and i darned them up and it worked great! i also started actually sewing a project i cut out many moons ago. it's a shirt inspired by bernadette banner's mr darcy shirt, but with short sleeves because i didn't actually have enough fabric. i definitely have not optimized the construction but i'm pretty sure it's going to work in the end so that's all that matters lol
i started knitting recently and have been completely off of social media as a result - in fact, i deactivated instagram. i totally second everything you said in this video! awesome
I started sewing in 2019 and I regret nothing. It helps ease my stress, helps me problem solve and I have something to show for it. 😊 100% agree about the awful sweatshop conditions people work in for fast trashion industry. I only buy bras and socks now but I am working on the bra part. I didn't realize how much time I spent every day pulling on my tshirts, adjusting my underwear and tugging at my pants until I made items that fit me and was actually disgusted at the awful fit of fast fashion. We all have different bodies and need different fits. I hate seams and cover mine with scraps from my fast trashion clothes as they die off. Give all patterns some consideration, be they indie or big companies. Burda has an entire magazine that is full of patterns. There's Seamwork for a subscription service and tutorials. I love the Japanese sewing books even though they require tracing and adding seam allowance. You will find your groove. I dont sew quilts or crafts but there's a whole world of that out there too. 💚☺️
I normally don’t comment on videos but I have to on this one because 11 minutes in and I’ve already made plans to go to my local sewing shop!! All the wardrobe pieces you included were things I could feel comfortable wearing. as my style has evolved I’ve struggled to find pieces I feel good in, but Carly all the clothes you showed were perfect. Kudos to a well done video, I can’t wait to start sewing!
reporting back !! after watching this video i purchased the soften tote bag and am proud to say i finished it on Monday!!! very happy with it :) i bought all the fabric from a secondhand sewing store, even the wadding! thank you for the rec!
I love all the patterns from PuffAndPencil! Very detailed instructions and they have drafted their patterns so you can switch between different types of sleeves for most of their tops/dresses :)
I've been wanting to learn how to sew for so long, and I love fashion! This video is really inspiring me to finally follow my heart and chase my dreams. Thank you for the push I needed!
YAY for sewing! I've spent the last 3 days patchworking and quilting....I'm determined to make a hoodie and here you are with this great sewing video inspiration! Thanks for sharing your pattern recomendations. 💜💜💜
One of the first dresses I ever made was the Hubba Ding Bethany Dress! It is a wrap dress, so no zippers or closures and the fit is adjustable! I still wear the original dress I made from a thrifted bedsheet and have made at least 3 more! Amazing first garment project!
First of all, your horsey mike is brilliant!!! LOL!!! I've been sewing over 60 years. You are so right! Everyone should be a sewist! It's the greatest tool for brain-rot prevention.
Love supporting independent pattern makers ✨many of them pattern test with sewists of all different sizes making the final product with many sizes and body shapes in mind 🥰
My grandma (rest her soul) and my mom were the people in my life who could sew, unfortunately they never passed the skill to me. I always wanted to learn, and the last time I brought my clothes to a seamstress, they were ruined… this is the calling I didn’t know was there till your video. Love your accent and style 💕
I've been wanting to get into sewing for years. I finally graduate from college in May and I plan on taking some time off to travel and expand on my hobbies. I will be making many of these.
Military is a great place to start sewing. All my stuff kept ripping, then started helping others out, now it’s the point that people everywhere come for me for mods because they don’t want to drive far to get stuff repaired. Had no idea I’d get into this hobby lol
I have never been let down my merchant and mills - every pattern is perfection and it always goes together so well. I would pay attention to how they rank their patterns because they do rank them from beginner onwards
I absolutely LOVE sewing! Sewing is literally therapy for me. It is such a great hobby for my brains, no lie lol😅 I kid you not when I say this is my therapy.
i have to be so honest i have never used an actual purchased pattern before. i've been sewing for upward of ten years and made a few clothes and i just kind of wing it tbh. i look up what the pattern shapes are supposed to look like or trace existing clothing pieces to create something different. it doesn't go well i don't recommend. don't be like me. i'm gonna give some of the advanced patterns in here a go because some of these sound absolutely delightful. got some cotton drill from spotlight and i'm gonna make some fun star crotch jean shorts !! love watching your videos to give me a burst of energy and inspiration to start sewing. currently mending a beloved shirt with some weird little embroidered bugs and stars to cover the damage :]
Thank you for this. After years and years of patchworking I recently started sewing clothes due to my daughter- in- law's interest in cosplay - and I hope there are interesting things to come. Love sewing!!!
You are so right young lady. I love to see and get lost in my mind when I sew. And yes, sewing makes sense for so many reasons, which you gave outlined in your video. You are always learning techniques, which I have so much to learn. Keep going with your informative videos. Take care.
i have a sewing machine that i got years ago as a gift but have never used. this video inspired me to get it from the garage and see if i can get it working. thank you!
I'm beyond thrilled that you compiled this list. Great points and I couldn't agree more with all of them. There was a time in internet sewist history...well I feel like folks used to do these more frequently. Pattern lists or reviews of patterns. I have quite a few Anna Allen on my list , Trop. Research and the beloved Hubba Ding. I was holding my breath to see if Roberts Wood came up and I'm so glad it did. I appreciate a more "grindy" and/or highly technical pattern. You just feel your brain GROW and it's great. Zero waste patterns sound exciting to me, drafting clothing from the material you have + your measurements - Amazing.
Thank you for the unique pattern recommendations! I'll definitely be giving the Zero Waste Bow Bag a try. And the Soften Tote Bag too! I totally agree that scrunchies and bags are boring recommendations for a beginner. I got bored of making basic accessories and stopped sewing for ten (!!) years until last year when I decided to just jump right in sew clothes, which I find both more satisfying and educational! The pattern that got me back into sewing was Ninni Culottes by Named Clothing. Love love love it with linen or linen/viscose blend for the summer.
ive just got back into sewing and its been exactly what you've described in this video. no more procrastination and i feel so fulfilled. i made 4 bags this last weekend 😅😊
As soon as I saw you talking into the horse I knew I was going to subscribe 😊I relate to this video so much. I am the greenest of the sewers- I do it purely to alleviate brain rot haha. I actually hand sewed a couple of cushions recently using some linen tablecloths I bought at discount. It was so soothing, I use the cushions everyday, and I appreciate them every time I use them.
You’re so inspiring! This is the encouragement I needed to get into this hobby. I literally got a sewing machine from a buy nothing group today and am so excited to get started with this list😊
I was Shocked and excited when you showed the Ann Tilley pants! I am watching this video because I did a workshop on tailoring and alteration with Ann TODAY and wanted some pattern inspiration!! super cool loved this video :)
I had a sewing tutorial video open in another tab, not watching it because I was scrolling on my phone. Put my phone down and told myself to stop scrolling and just do the dang sewing so I can learn and practice, and this video's thumbnail caught my eye the moment I looked at the computer. Somehow to algorithm beat me to suggesting this video before I could even think about it, much less say it out loud ^^'
The first garment I made when I got back into sewing was the common stitch Fawn Dress, such a great beginner friendly dress pattern. I've also made two Maya Ruffle Dresses from DIY Daisy and I've found her patterns to be pretty simple and easy to follow! They are some of my favorite dresses to wear. I also lust after Roberts Woods patterns, I haven't made any yet but they are STUNNING works of art
Currently working on a pale lavender wrap using a puff crochet stitch in these fun shell shapes for my grandmother dreaming of trying out some sewing and quilting so this is perfectly timed for me 😂
Everything you're saying is so valid! I'm currently making a capsule wardrobe that I'm halfway through with. I've been taking 1-2 months to make a single piece of clothing, but taking the time to make everything fit well and putting the effort to learn new skills is totally worth it and makes me feel accomplished. I just put a ton of effort into learning making a button up shirt for the first time that I could buy for $10 at the thrift store, but it's so much more satisfying to have made it myself
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hi friends!!!
i hope you like this video, i had so much fun making it!
feel free to drop your FAVOURITE PATTERN in the comment section (pattern recs are always appreciated)
sending love
Thank you so much for the open captioning! As a hard of hearing person it feels very nice to be thought of and included in your content. ❤️
The fancy pants pattern by Tropical Research is also a great base pattern! It has an elasticated waist and can be easily adjusted to suit your needs
I would recommend the Archer button up shirt by Grainline studios .Jen Beeman [owner ] has about 15 step by step you tube videos to take you through the process. It’s a great pattern , not oversized , no darts, but a hint of shaping .. thanks for this , I’ve picked a few patterns …
im glad i found your videos fersure!
@@fromcarlyb Folkwear patterns are my favorite!
a lil tip for anyone who would like free patterns, go check libraries as they have magazines with patterns and ofc there's for knitting, crochet, etc. patterns too ^^
Mood fabrics website has links to free patterns. ❤
This is an incredible tip
Also books! If you have a disc drive, some books have cd extras with printable designs. It’s been the best way to get patterns that aren’t skewed in size for me personally
I am 70 & have been sewing since childhood, it’s given me hours of pleasure and I am so glad that young people are taking an interest in it! It’s a great skill and hobby.
I am 20 and I am just starting out in this world 🤭 My mom has a sewing machine but she doesn't know how to use it, I want to be able to make my own clothes, unique and to my liking❤
This is so real, I started sewing about a month ago and now my brain feel so much fresher
Just starting …. Feeling daunted
@@terryobi2479 yeah, I hear you. Keep trying.
I've been sewing some for years but mostly trying to sew my own clothes. I'm not always successful. I did much better with little baby dresses and a simple shirt for boy toddlers.
Maybe there will be something out there that will be the thing for you.
How did you learn!!???? 😢😭😭😭😭
@@jazmynelane8767 personally, for me i started out sewing by hand about 11- 12 years old. then in 2020 when i was about 15 years old, i was gifted a mini sewing machine and researched videos on how to use that particular sewing machine on youtube. now i am 19 years old, and I currently use the heavy duty singer sewing machine.
my thing is research tutorials on youtube as a visual guide but actually physically practicing sewing could be very helpful. my thing is try to learn the basics and there are definitely plenty of videos on here that you can look at that can possibly help and since there are many to choose from you can find the video that's easiest for you to follow.
sewing can definitely be daunting especially when you are starting out - so take your time and have fun. the best moments come from when you are allowing yourself to mess up. ❤❤
i just started 3 days ago and honestly i feel so much happier about how i’ve been spending my time
bought a feeding/maternity dress for my last pregnancy 3 years ago off of Amazon. Cheap, thin fabric, now has holes in it but loved the cut with all my heart. Pregnant again and finally in a place where I feel confident enough to make it. created my own pattern from the original dress and made it in a much thicker higher-quality fabric. learnt a lot and the amazing thing was that making this better version of the dress was actually 1/3 of the price!!!!
that's lovely, and congrats on the baby, have a safe pregnancy
Here I am with my first baby, 6 months in, losing my mind at the cost of sleep sacks on Amazon. $30 for a small piece of zippered fabric… and everyone complains about the stitching coming apart. Looks like we are gravitating back towards self-sufficiency out of a great need. To our sewing journeys🥂
Share pattern please!
I woke up one day and decided I wanted to learn hand sewing and embroidery for no reason.
wow! how is it coming along? i feel like hand sewers are rare outside the historical community
oh same! I've been doing pretty well with embroidery but hand sewing... let's say that there's no difference from the 7 year old child that was taught how to sew by her grandma and accidentally sewed her finger AND the fabric together to my current self LMAO. hope it's going well for you!
me too hahahaha my husband is so confused right now
Bernadette Banner is great for hand sewing. I've read her book, which covers a lot of techniques but is limited by being a book. Her vlogs can sometimes be helpful, but they're not really structured to be educational, even if she does talk about the construction details of each garment. The best resource is probably the videos she did for Skillshare (which I have not seen).
same
Made my first wrap dress for myself in 1964. You will find that knowing how to sew makes you think differently about everything you see. You will see everything as a series of steps, rather than just seeing the finished object. The skill also extends to woodworking and other crafting. I am glad that sewing is coming back into fashion.
Seeing everything as a series of steps is so true !!!!
My skills jumped by MILEs when I got a Seamwork subscription. It’s an online pattern library that you pay an annual membership for and have access to all of their patterns, videos, community, etc. I’m not sure if it’s the kind of thing that I’ll keep forever, but for my first year or two of sewing clothing it was AH-mazing.
Oh my god that sounds amazing what
@@Evrgrn.o it’s a great investment (for at least a year). They have all kinds of clothing and accessory patterns and courses. I really appreciated it as I was building my wardrobe. They have sales every once in a while, so I’d keep my eyes peeled for a discount.
Oh! I forgot to mention that membership also gets you discounts to online fabric stores in north America and Europe. So that’s is well worth the membership price.
WOAH. So I am very seriously looking into this now….is hard printing them out properly? If you don’t mind my asking
@@samanthajcomeau I’ve never had any issue printing them from my home printer (but they do include print shop files and projector files if that’s more your jam). I had never made a pdf pattern before getting a seamwork subscription and had no complications printing and assembling the patterns right off the bat.
My god how do I love the video creators, who don't put music over a talking video!! Thank you soo much for that, it feels so peaceful to watch this video
Oh yes, I also see people here in the comments appreciating the captions - they are awesome too! Thank you so much, please continue making this world a little more accessible!
When I was young it was less expensive to make your own clothes so many people sewed. It was more difficult to sew because the machines were limited and the patterns and techniques were more advanced because of the fitted style fashion of the day. It’s much more easier to sew today with all the tools offered today, especially RUclips. I’m glad you’re encouraging a young generation to sew.
this feels TARGETED to me. i was learning how to sew awhile ago but due to unfortunate life events i have not had motivation to sew for the past few months. it is time for me to sew again
omg same! go for it!
Same exact situation for me too! We got this, still have time to learn in 2024 ❤
NGL the horsie microphone was the main reason I clicked on this video but now here I am finding myself inspired to start a sewing project today ✨
It’s so interesting to me to hear the phrase “zero waste pattern”. This is an ancient cloth weaving principle. My degree is in textiles, woven and constructed fabrics. Zero waste patterns are descended from Loom Shaped Garments. These garments were constructed of panels of woven fabrics, and the panels’ width, and resulting cloth, was determined by the width of the loom they were woven on. Every piece of the woven fabric was used, because it was handwoven…every inch was precious, and not to be wasted or discarded. Loom shaped garments were often augmented with gussets (smaller squares of the handwoven fabric) to create turning points for underarms, the crotch of pants, etc. I find loom shaped, handmade/sewn garments to be very beautiful and comfortable. They are also the original “zero waste” garments!
I enjoyed your video - I’m happy to see that zero waste garments are coming back around.
Creating one’s own personal clothing is enlivening, authentic, and can even be an ecological practice.
Here’s my favorite textiles quote: “And the works of their hands clothed the living, honored the dead, and DECLARED THEIR DELIGHT.”
(From the cover of an old Piecework textiles magazine.)
Blessings on your endeavors! ❤
I don’t sew but I just sat through this whole video…and I think I need to start now.
Sewing & books on tape is the ultimate combo
Books on tape? Like an audio book or someone being taped reading a book?
I don't get it either. What books on tape?
Guys, they mean an audiobook
I bought a gorgeous dress online. Not cheap. In the meantime I lost a lot of weight. Now in the process of altering it from Size 20 to Size 12.
I'm still at the beginning of my weight loss journey, I am hoping to use the Cashmerette Upton dress pattern I have to make some split side dresses/shirts to accommodate weight loss. The Stitchery does split side skirts and dresses that look great.
Can I just say how much I appreciate the built-in captions? 💚
Seeing the things (clothes, crafts etc) that I made with my own hands makes me happy. My main work is digital (data engineering) so every project I finish doesn’t make me feel as accomplished as something I made that is tangible.
I'm 73. Been sewing on and off since 10 y/o. It is great for the brain. Vision is an issue now. More light!!
Amazing!!!!
So true to all of those things. Being completely in control of the fabric you purchase, the patterns you use, the fit of the final garment, the style lines you like. You get a garment at the end that you love and no-one else has the same thing. It's complete control and I find it freeing.
Was sewing while listening to this! SEWING IS THE BEST
Within the first 45 minutes!!
I’m starting to get back into hobbies to try to cut down on the infinite doom scrolling
heyyyyyy!!! yayyy that's the best!! i hope it's going well. i'm also trying to cut down on the doom scrolling smh :')
THE HORSE MIC COMBO OH MY GOSH i adore it
Thank you for this topic. I am 65 and newly retired. For my retirement gift, I bought myself a brand new Juki. I am a beginner sewist and wanted a new hobby. My first projects have been mending & hemming. Your video has encouraged me to start learning. I believe that sewing will help keep my brain alive! Thank you🥰
I’ve just asked for a sewing machine for Christmas with NO SEWING EXPERIENCE. I keep oscillating between thrilled and terrified at the idea of my first project, but your enthusiasm and joy discussing these patterns has totally confirmed my decision that this is going to be a great hobby. I subscribed within the first two minutes of watching, keep up the awesome recs.
I believe our personal fashion choices can be an act of rebellion. It can say a mouthful just by existing on our bodies , to create those fashions ourselves takes it miles further 💗
I can’t even wear synthetic after I started sewing!! 🎉 only natural fibres for me! 🙌
I have everything I need to start sewing, including patterns and fabric, but have been so intimidated to start for some reason!
You can do it!! 💪 It's just making sense of patterns one step at a time, with as many breaks as you want or need, and eventually you'll get more and more confident 😊
One trick to get you started is to buy some cheap fabric at thrift shops for example or use old bedsheets to make what they call a "mockup" which is like a trial version of the garment you're gonna make so that you aren't as anxious about "ruining" the beautiful fabric you bought :)
Make mistakes, they can be a good laugh! ❤ You GOT THIS!
Make something very simple, an apron, a sack….just play with the machine…watch videos …it’s a whole big new world to explore…..just do it
@@kiarafrei9145 I just bought some fabric at the thrift store because of your comment! All of you are so sweet--I appreciate it
A light bulb just went off in my head. I can buy patterns and my choice of fabric and create the clothes I want?!!! WHAT?! ❤
omgggg it's such a coincidence to have this vid recommended the exact day I made something from scratch, entirely by hand! tbh, i used to sew clothes for my dolls as a child, but then... social media and phone addiction got to me. procrastination is the enemy, sometimes i think im wasting my time by not studying while sewing and feel guilty for doing a hobby. but it doesn't matter tho, i now keep reassuring myself that keeping myself engaged by doing something productive is MUCH better than just brainrot. sorry for rambling, love the video and the patterns!
Wow! I just love this channel! I have been sewing since I was 11. My dad taught me to sew in 5th grade. I didn't even have a sewing machine until I was 13. Oh, I'm now 71. You are so charming and so right about sewing! Yes, I love your microphone. :) Good job and thanks for the great encouragement!
i bought the anne tilley magic pants after watching your video on them and i CANNOT wait to make them. i have a feeling that once i make them i'll never want to wear any other pants again
Commenting this to push to more people! Sustainability, fulfillment, community, etc. EXACTLY WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS!!!!!!! LOVE THIS
so kind !!!! i couldn't agree more!!!!!!!
Roberts Wood being the final boss is so real of you! My fave patterns right now are the Syd Graham Tie Top/Dress by Syd Graham (flowy, great for us weight-lifting people), the Clemence Bag by Wanderjuna (think fancy overnight garment bag, but you make it), the Chirripo Top by Itch to Stitch (fitted yoke around the upper bust and shoulders and then flowy from there), and the Taylor Skirt by Carolina Patterns (six words: button-down mini skirt with pockets)! Excited to see what you'll make next!
Sewing helped me with my skin picking and anxiety. Keeps my hands and brain busy.
have i ever sewed? no, not even once. was this video absolutely darling so i consumed the whole thing while crafting? absolutely.
So the very first thing I ever sewed by machine was actually the BeeZeeArt bat pattern! I know this isn't a garment pattern, but this is 100% what improved my skills the most. You have to be so precise to make it not look wonky, which I personally don't find discouraging and actually found really motivating! I've probably made upwards of 50 of these things now as I've ended up selling them, and I'm genuinely happy it was the first thing I sewed by machine. It's more of an intermediate pattern, but the skills you learn by pushing through the difficulty are invaluable. You've got darts and gussets, you've got places where you have to get three seams to meet at a point, you've got fiddly small pieces that require a lot of pivoting, there are opposing curves and learning how to clip seams. And on top of that, it works best on a stretchy fabric! I started with fleece, so not too stretchy, and have moved to a stretchier minky. All of this meant that when I sewed my first garment (the Peekaboo oversized tee pattern) sized for a human and not a plush, the material wasn't too intimidating, and I had a really good time making it! I think choosing a pattern that holds your interest is the single most important part of sewing. For me, making garments and accessories as a beginner would've meant I never got into it, but making something I was interested in at first has meant I've been happy to make a garment, although plush will still be what I make the most of!
Really interesting video, and I liked seeing the perspective of pattern progression for sewing skills from the garment side of things!
I love this! I had a phase, when I felt like I had to "self draft" everything and a lot of the time it just didn't turn out that well. When I watched one of your videos where you used pattern I realised that I can learn so much from using them. Yes, you have to pay and cut them and follow instructions but afterwards you know so much more.
I don’t have a sewing machine cuz I’m kinda broke but I have needles and fat quarters that I get cheap from Walmart/dollar tree and I make doll clothes!! You still learn so much about patterns, pattern making and construction and about different sewing methods! It’s just on a smaller scale lol! There’s so many doll pattern books for free out there and since the projects are small they don’t take long to find. It’s helped me stop scrolling and feeling bad about it, can’t wait to be able to buy a sewing machine and make more things!
you need to make a beginners guide for people interested in sewing! That would be awesome
great idea!!!
havent finished watching the video yet but omg!!! this is exactly what i need ive been avoiding looking at my thrifted fabric stash for monthsssssss bc i cant decide what to do w any of it!! i cant wait to look at all of these patterns
I was just telling a friend that I don’t want to start sewing. I’m a big believer of creating over consuming, but seeing seems so far out of my wheelhouse. This video changed my mind and I want to start sewing now!
I'm taking this video as a sign, I'll start sewing
YAYYYYY
I used to buy really cheap clothes but I have grown to realize that the more expensive clothes are always better and end up saving me money in the long run.
I feel so inspired! Thanks dear algorithms for suggesting this video to me and CarlyB of course for making this informative and uplifting video! 🌻🌼🌷
Watching this for a break while in between making my 2 year old daughter a tinker bell costume for Halloween!
I would say I'm an intermediate sewer, but even learning just a few things at first has made me more sustainable with my fashion. I can mend and alter my clothes to make them last so much longer!
none of these patterns are my style, but this has definitely fueled the "sew something. anything." type mood i'm in lately. yesterday i did some mending for the first time. i had a shirt and a pair of pants that both had a little hole and i darned them up and it worked great!
i also started actually sewing a project i cut out many moons ago. it's a shirt inspired by bernadette banner's mr darcy shirt, but with short sleeves because i didn't actually have enough fabric. i definitely have not optimized the construction but i'm pretty sure it's going to work in the end so that's all that matters lol
I just started my first pair of magic pants thanks to you! Thank you for inspiring me to get back into sewing ❤
i started knitting recently and have been completely off of social media as a result - in fact, i deactivated instagram. i totally second everything you said in this video! awesome
I started sewing in 2019 and I regret nothing. It helps ease my stress, helps me problem solve and I have something to show for it. 😊 100% agree about the awful sweatshop conditions people work in for fast trashion industry. I only buy bras and socks now but I am working on the bra part. I didn't realize how much time I spent every day pulling on my tshirts, adjusting my underwear and tugging at my pants until I made items that fit me and was actually disgusted at the awful fit of fast fashion. We all have different bodies and need different fits. I hate seams and cover mine with scraps from my fast trashion clothes as they die off.
Give all patterns some consideration, be they indie or big companies. Burda has an entire magazine that is full of patterns. There's Seamwork for a subscription service and tutorials. I love the Japanese sewing books even though they require tracing and adding seam allowance. You will find your groove. I dont sew quilts or crafts but there's a whole world of that out there too. 💚☺️
I love Helen’s closet. The orchard top and dress is a free pattern and a great swingy spaghetti strap dress that’s super beginner friendly
I normally don’t comment on videos but I have to on this one because 11 minutes in and I’ve already made plans to go to my local sewing shop!! All the wardrobe pieces you included were things I could feel comfortable wearing. as my style has evolved I’ve struggled to find pieces I feel good in, but Carly all the clothes you showed were perfect. Kudos to a well done video, I can’t wait to start sewing!
reporting back !! after watching this video i purchased the soften tote bag and am proud to say i finished it on Monday!!! very happy with it :) i bought all the fabric from a secondhand sewing store, even the wadding! thank you for the rec!
the unique modern and very cute alternative patterns BY ARTISTS are real real added value to this Video i need more of that!
I love all the patterns from PuffAndPencil! Very detailed instructions and they have drafted their patterns so you can switch between different types of sleeves for most of their tops/dresses :)
Thank you for wanting to stop my brain rot, and fulfilling my fashion needs!! Instant subscribe!!! ❤
I've been wanting to learn how to sew for so long, and I love fashion! This video is really inspiring me to finally follow my heart and chase my dreams. Thank you for the push I needed!
YAY for sewing! I've spent the last 3 days patchworking and quilting....I'm determined to make a hoodie and here you are with this great sewing video inspiration! Thanks for sharing your pattern recomendations. 💜💜💜
That sounds like a lovely 3 days!! Aw I hope your project goes really well. Thank you for watching!
One of the first dresses I ever made was the Hubba Ding Bethany Dress! It is a wrap dress, so no zippers or closures and the fit is adjustable! I still wear the original dress I made from a thrifted bedsheet and have made at least 3 more! Amazing first garment project!
First of all, your horsey mike is brilliant!!! LOL!!! I've been sewing over 60 years. You are so right! Everyone should be a sewist! It's the greatest tool for brain-rot prevention.
Love supporting independent pattern makers ✨many of them pattern test with sewists of all different sizes making the final product with many sizes and body shapes in mind 🥰
My grandma (rest her soul) and my mom were the people in my life who could sew, unfortunately they never passed the skill to me. I always wanted to learn, and the last time I brought my clothes to a seamstress, they were ruined… this is the calling I didn’t know was there till your video. Love your accent and style 💕
you are the coolest person ive ever seen in my whole life omfg
I've been wanting to get into sewing for years. I finally graduate from college in May and I plan on taking some time off to travel and expand on my hobbies. I will be making many of these.
Military is a great place to start sewing. All my stuff kept ripping, then started helping others out, now it’s the point that people everywhere come for me for mods because they don’t want to drive far to get stuff repaired. Had no idea I’d get into this hobby lol
I have never been let down my merchant and mills - every pattern is perfection and it always goes together so well. I would pay attention to how they rank their patterns because they do rank them from beginner onwards
Girl, you are just toooo cool and very talented. Thanks for standing up.
Oh my goodness the baguettes belt pouch is so COOL
I enjoy your videos so much! Thanks for being a bright spot on the internet!
I absolutely LOVE sewing! Sewing is literally therapy for me. It is such a great hobby for my brains, no lie lol😅 I kid you not when I say this is my therapy.
Helens closet patters are excellent for beginners, size inclusive, cute, hackable and Helen is a delight. A++ would recommend 🙃
i have to be so honest i have never used an actual purchased pattern before. i've been sewing for upward of ten years and made a few clothes and i just kind of wing it tbh. i look up what the pattern shapes are supposed to look like or trace existing clothing pieces to create something different. it doesn't go well i don't recommend. don't be like me. i'm gonna give some of the advanced patterns in here a go because some of these sound absolutely delightful. got some cotton drill from spotlight and i'm gonna make some fun star crotch jean shorts !! love watching your videos to give me a burst of energy and inspiration to start sewing. currently mending a beloved shirt with some weird little embroidered bugs and stars to cover the damage :]
I absolutely love the Twig and Tale patterns for easy instructions and easy-wear clothing.
love it!!
Thank you for this. After years and years of patchworking I recently started sewing clothes due to my daughter- in- law's interest in cosplay - and I hope there are interesting things to come. Love sewing!!!
You are so right young lady. I love to see and get lost in my mind when I sew. And yes, sewing makes sense for so many reasons, which you gave outlined in your video. You are always learning techniques, which I have so much to learn. Keep going with your informative videos. Take care.
it's such a good feeling! you are absolutely right - there's so much to learn (how fun!) thank you for watching!
i have a sewing machine that i got years ago as a gift but have never used. this video inspired me to get it from the garage and see if i can get it working. thank you!
yayyyyyyyy that's the best!!!!!
I'm beyond thrilled that you compiled this list. Great points and I couldn't agree more with all of them. There was a time in internet sewist history...well I feel like folks used to do these more frequently. Pattern lists or reviews of patterns. I have quite a few Anna Allen on my list , Trop. Research and the beloved Hubba Ding. I was holding my breath to see if Roberts Wood came up and I'm so glad it did. I appreciate a more "grindy" and/or highly technical pattern. You just feel your brain GROW and it's great. Zero waste patterns sound exciting to me, drafting clothing from the material you have + your measurements - Amazing.
Can't wait to get into sewing. You're so wholesome, never change
yyayyyyyyy!!!!!! aw thank you
This is such a nice approach to learn sewing! It scratches my brain the right way haha I will start with the hood next week:)
aw i'm so glad!!!! good luck with the hood - it looks like such a cute project.
I've sewn in the past, your video inspires me to get started again! ☺
YAY!!!
I am learning to sew and this video is everything I wanted... THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!
YAYYYYYY!!!
This was such pleasure to watch - thank you! I am definitely attempting to stop brain rot by sewing!
The horse-mic.... *chef's kiss*
Thank you for the unique pattern recommendations! I'll definitely be giving the Zero Waste Bow Bag a try. And the Soften Tote Bag too! I totally agree that scrunchies and bags are boring recommendations for a beginner. I got bored of making basic accessories and stopped sewing for ten (!!) years until last year when I decided to just jump right in sew clothes, which I find both more satisfying and educational!
The pattern that got me back into sewing was Ninni Culottes by Named Clothing. Love love love it with linen or linen/viscose blend for the summer.
i love the archer work pants by the matchy matchy sewing club! works up so quickly
ive just got back into sewing and its been exactly what you've described in this video. no more procrastination and i feel so fulfilled. i made 4 bags this last weekend 😅😊
YAY I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! 4 bags!!! lets gooooooo
As soon as I saw you talking into the horse I knew I was going to subscribe 😊I relate to this video so much. I am the greenest of the sewers- I do it purely to alleviate brain rot haha. I actually hand sewed a couple of cushions recently using some linen tablecloths I bought at discount. It was so soothing, I use the cushions everyday, and I appreciate them every time I use them.
You’re so inspiring! This is the encouragement I needed to get into this hobby. I literally got a sewing machine from a buy nothing group today and am so excited to get started with this list😊
oh my GOD this is exactly what i needed in my infinite scrolling, thank you !!!
Do I know how to sew? No! But how satisfying is watching Carly sew! ❤
I was Shocked and excited when you showed the Ann Tilley pants! I am watching this video because I did a workshop on tailoring and alteration with Ann TODAY and wanted some pattern inspiration!! super cool loved this video :)
thank you! just got a toy sewing machine and it works, i will be trying out things and see if like sewing. love your vibes
I had a sewing tutorial video open in another tab, not watching it because I was scrolling on my phone. Put my phone down and told myself to stop scrolling and just do the dang sewing so I can learn and practice, and this video's thumbnail caught my eye the moment I looked at the computer. Somehow to algorithm beat me to suggesting this video before I could even think about it, much less say it out loud ^^'
LOVE the Anne of Green Gables reference!! All I can think about when puff sleeves are mentioned lol
The first garment I made when I got back into sewing was the common stitch Fawn Dress, such a great beginner friendly dress pattern. I've also made two Maya Ruffle Dresses from DIY Daisy and I've found her patterns to be pretty simple and easy to follow! They are some of my favorite dresses to wear. I also lust after Roberts Woods patterns, I haven't made any yet but they are STUNNING works of art
This was the perfect summary for me, I had no idea where to begin with so many options out there I wasn’t sure where to start.
Currently working on a pale lavender wrap using a puff crochet stitch in these fun shell shapes for my grandmother dreaming of trying out some sewing and quilting so this is perfectly timed for me 😂
Everything you're saying is so valid! I'm currently making a capsule wardrobe that I'm halfway through with. I've been taking 1-2 months to make a single piece of clothing, but taking the time to make everything fit well and putting the effort to learn new skills is totally worth it and makes me feel accomplished. I just put a ton of effort into learning making a button up shirt for the first time that I could buy for $10 at the thrift store, but it's so much more satisfying to have made it myself
I am a sewist and I love your video. You’re so right and it’s nice to see young ppl online that see the value of these arts/skills.