I enjoy watching this video. I am currently taking notes on sewing. I appreciate the notes you've added to the video( vocally and via text). I still need to learn the vocabulary of sewing, too. Thanks for this video.
Love your transparency. May not have been the best experience but the silver lining in it all is checking a make off your list. Also a new skill-buttons. Now that you’ve ripped the bandaid off you can move forward knowing buttons aren’t too bad. I think the top looks good but I know what you mean❤
Cee, you went for it girl! I love to see your dedication and commitment even through the difficulties. Marie Forleo once wrote "Mind the gap between your ambition and your ability". You'll learn to execute well and minimize that gap as you continue to try new things. Also, how you harmonize all the different roles and goals in your life is very inspiring. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey!
I would love that blouse for a lounge top for home. For me, I would make 3/4 length sleeve without the cuff. It is so nice Cee just the way you have it. I just cook so much that the ostrich feathers would end up in my soups :). Don't throw it away. Just make it user friendly for you. Again, really nice fabric and appreciate you sharing your fabric glue experience. I have never used fabric glue and so glad you let folks know it stains fabric. Your experiences are valuable to others, keep up the great videos.
Hey girl. New here- love all your videos so far but i dont like how ppl jump on your learning moments completely and skip over your accomplishments . For working with a slippery fabric and no serger you did AMAZING . I cant to see your other 8 makes❤
Wowwww you’re absolutely right! There’s definitely a positive side of making this top. I should truly focus on what I did accomplish. Thank you so much! 🙏🏾
I agree with you - I have been sewing dresses, blouses and other items for years. This is not an easy sew. The second time will be easier, but I wont be making it again. I have other patterns for shirts and blouses I much prefer, which I found much simpler and straightforward. You did well. Xx
Hi Cee. I just found your Channel. I have that pattern but haven’t made anything yet. I love how you pin up the instructions in front of you! I’m enjoying the video
Just a tip… clip the neck seam and really pull your collar to fit. I agree a collar is not considered an easy skill. Keep going girl! To me a woven cotton is the easiest material to work with, so maybe make it in a woven cotton. I love your energy and how you reflect on your experience. 😊
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you watching and your advice! I’m definitely going to use a woven cotton next time around yes, I definitely need to clip the neck seam. Thanks again 😊
That’s a great suggestion! I could’ve gone under the collar instead of on top! Thank you! I’ll consider that if I decide to rip Heather apart and redo the collar and cuffs.
Yay Cee! Glad you got the buttons done. A garment with button(s) is part of my Make Nine this year. This is encouraging! BTW, "Heather The Headache" doesn't look like what y'all have been through - lol - Love the color :)
Most challenging fabric. But you gave it a good try. If you want to try another woven shirt, try a crisp cotton to practice the techniques. Much easier fabric. I applaud you sharing with honesty.
Loved your video. I hate buttonholes! I’ve tried adding some non-fusible stabilizer behind the buttonhole; it is supposed to help the feed dogs move along as the machine stitches the buttonhole. (Less opportunity for the “bird’s nest” effect!). Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. . .but I try! Keep sewing and making videos!
Yay! You did it! Thank you for sharing your experience. I spent a lot of time with a seam ripper today so I can definitely relate. Cuffs, collar, pockets, sleeves, and buttonholes don’t constitute an “easy” pattern imo. Using poly satin as your first venture into wovens was a bold move. It’s so slippery and snags and stains just looking at it. And btw, how you can do all that work with 3 kids is impressive. But you followed through until the end and learned along the way. Well done!
Well, thank you! ❤️ Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! You completely understand! I’m going to try a cotton for this pattern next time.
I feel your frustration. I’ve been working on mine for a few months. Had same issues. Same type fabric and almost same color. Mine is A coppery butterscotch color, two remnants from Joann. I’ve sewn the collar 3 times, the cuffs twice with one backward! My buttonhole at the top I tried to pick twice. First it off center then it sewed backwards!! All I have left is the hem. Good practice piece. May or may not wear it! Yours looks good!! 😊
That’s exactly what it is- a great practice piece. I’m sorry to read you experienced the same issues as me, but I’m relieved that someone understands how frustrating it can be. I hope you’re able to finish yours and wear it, even if it’s only once ❤️
Hi Cee, I love your she shed. You have inspired me to challenge myself. My husband brought me a Viking sewing machine and the pressure is on. I’ve only make tutu dresses, so I all over RUclips university😂. You are very inspiring!
Cee you can Beyonce "24" this shirt out! Add bling on that pink area of the fringe around the cuffs and add it to the collar and maybe the button placket as well. (Make it add-on pieces that you snap on and off when wanted.) The fabric you used is mostly used for lining. A serger is not necessary because there are other seam finishing options that could be used. Yes it time consuming but can help your garments last longer. I actually love this video and videos like this. You are being honest about your frustrations and time frame while showing all the mishaps and options to possibly correct them. There are people with huge channels that I use to follow until I realized they can't sew a lick. They recommend patterns and show off finished garments that is always perfectly done but they never ever showed themselves sewing. I started to discredit myself because these people would sew a garment from beginning to end in what they claimed to be a few hours while keeping everything around them neat and tidy. Ive been sewing for over 30 years and in order for the project to look nice, it does take time. I recommend taking as much time as needed to ensure that your items come out well. Unpicking is not a sign of failure but rather a sign that you care about the end result. Good luck with your future projects and I am now a new subscriber.
I just finished my second one of these tops. The first one I made was the longer one and the one I just finished today is the shorter length, Love this shirt. Love the color fabric you used, it’s beautiful! That type of fabric is sooooo hard to work with cuz it’s so slippery and shows everything, but you did a great job on it! I used a cotton for the first one and a rayon for the second one. 😊
lol.im glad you found humor in this. I just finished my second project which was butterick wrap skirt. I could not get my button hole as good as yours. Nothing about this pattern seems easy.
Since you have a lot of knits I'm assuming you use Jersey needles. When you go to a finer fabric it's good to have a small size 10 or 12 needle and microtex needles will puncture the fabric without snagging it. I usually wind two bobbins at the beginning of any project so that if I do run out of Bobbin thread it takes me a minute and a half to switch it over. You can pin fine fabric to tissue paper and sew through it because it will just tear away from the perforations you make with the needle and you can do this under your buttonholes too so that they are not sliding on the surface of the machine. That heavy duty machine is great for repairs and simple things I had one as a backup but it is not the easiest machine to work with. Remember every Master starts as a disaster and the fabric you picked will show every mistake. That's a great blouse to have in your wardrobe so while you still have the pattern in your head it might be a good idea to do it again in that floral crepe. I was really surprised to see the upper collar had a seam in it they usually don't but I don't have that pattern to check.
Couple of tips: get some silk pins to hold slippery fabrics better than clips. I would use an over lock stitch on my standard machine on this. I do own a server but personal preference, I often just use he overlock. Don't glue. I do have gluesticks...the kind kindergartners use. I use it as temporary hold and then will machine or hand stitch. Keep several bobbins of black, white, grey and beige bobbins. For construction they often work in a pinch to start a project without a Joanna run Best collar and cuff instructions David page coffin shirt making Check your library I'm getting some of that fur to make cuffs like that!
Sometimes you just gotta laugh. I have projects like this one a lot. It goes from bad to worse in my mind. My frustration builds. It’s a beautiful color fabric, but it is so hard working with slippery fabrics, and if it’s going to stain easily forget it. All in all it’s pretty, and you did a good job, but impractical for every day life. I bet it will go better with a cotton.
Don't beat yourself up. You had some new techniques. Also the fabric was not the easiest. Keep sewing. If you have sewing book, you can use it to practice the things you had trouble with. A sewing book may have better instructions and hints. Do not get discouraged. There is always something new to learn.
You’re absolutely correct! Thank you! I have a handful of sewing reference books so I’ll grab them and give them a good read! I haven’t touched them in years. Wonderful suggestion! 😊
You really challenged yourself with that fabric. That was a great job. That color looks great on you.
Thank you! 😊 I appreciate that! I’m going to try again soon
I enjoy watching this video. I am currently taking notes on sewing. I appreciate the notes you've added to the video( vocally and via text). I still need to learn the vocabulary of sewing, too. Thanks for this video.
Aww thank you for watching and happy sewing! I hope you enjoy this craft because it’s so beautiful and good for the soul. 🥰
What a learning experience! That shirt would look lovely in a fine cotton lawn or voile, now that you've got the pattern down.
Totally! That’s what I plan on working with next when I decide to redo this pattern. Thank you so much! 💜
Love your transparency. May not have been the best experience but the silver lining in it all is checking a make off your list. Also a new skill-buttons. Now that you’ve ripped the bandaid off you can move forward knowing buttons aren’t too bad.
I think the top looks good but I know what you mean❤
Thank you so much and thank you for this wonderful encouragement! You’re absolutely right! ❤️
Cee, you went for it girl! I love to see your dedication and commitment even through the difficulties. Marie Forleo once wrote "Mind the gap between your ambition and your ability". You'll learn to execute well and minimize that gap as you continue to try new things. Also, how you harmonize all the different roles and goals in your life is very inspiring. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey!
Wow that’s beautiful! Thank you so much! ☺️ I truly appreciate that! ❤️
I would love that blouse for a lounge top for home. For me, I would make 3/4 length sleeve without the cuff. It is so nice Cee just the way you have it. I just cook so much that the ostrich feathers would end up in my soups :). Don't throw it away. Just make it user friendly for you. Again, really nice fabric and appreciate you sharing your fabric glue experience. I have never used fabric glue and so glad you let folks know it stains fabric. Your experiences are valuable to others, keep up the great videos.
Thank you so much! I absolutely appreciate the encouragement and support!! ❤️
Hey girl. New here- love all your videos so far but i dont like how ppl jump on your learning moments completely and skip over your accomplishments . For working with a slippery fabric and no serger you did AMAZING . I cant to see your other 8 makes❤
Wowwww you’re absolutely right! There’s definitely a positive side of making this top. I should truly focus on what I did accomplish. Thank you so much! 🙏🏾
I agree with you - I have been sewing dresses, blouses and other items for years. This is not an easy sew. The second time will be easier, but I wont be making it again. I have other patterns for shirts and blouses I much prefer, which I found much simpler and straightforward. You did well. Xx
Thank you! That definitely makes me feel better about my experience! ❤️
Hi Cee. I just found your Channel. I have that pattern but haven’t made anything yet. I love how you pin up the instructions in front of you! I’m enjoying the video
Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Just a tip… clip the neck seam and really pull your collar to fit. I agree a collar is not considered an easy skill.
Keep going girl!
To me a woven cotton is the easiest material to work with, so maybe make it in a woven cotton.
I love your energy and how you reflect on your experience. 😊
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you watching and your advice! I’m definitely going to use a woven cotton next time around yes, I definitely need to clip the neck seam. Thanks again 😊
This is cute! You could sew the fringe to the underside of the collar to avoid the pink ribbon.
That’s a great suggestion! I could’ve gone under the collar instead of on top! Thank you! I’ll consider that if I decide to rip Heather apart and redo the collar and cuffs.
Yay Cee! Glad you got the buttons done. A garment with button(s) is part of my Make Nine this year. This is encouraging! BTW, "Heather The Headache" doesn't look like what y'all have been through - lol - Love the color :)
Thank you! 😊 Make those buttonholes and sew on those buttons, girl! It truly wasn’t difficult at all. Happy Sewing! ❤️
Most challenging fabric. But you gave it a good try. If you want to try another woven shirt, try a crisp cotton to practice the techniques. Much easier fabric. I applaud you sharing with honesty.
Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement! ❤️ I’ll definitely try again with a cotton woven next time 😉
Loved your video. I hate buttonholes! I’ve tried adding some non-fusible stabilizer behind the buttonhole; it is supposed to help the feed dogs move along as the machine stitches the buttonhole. (Less opportunity for the “bird’s nest” effect!). Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. . .but I try! Keep sewing and making videos!
Thank you! I’ll add that to my list to try! ♥️
Yay! You did it! Thank you for sharing your experience. I spent a lot of time with a seam ripper today so I can definitely relate. Cuffs, collar, pockets, sleeves, and buttonholes don’t constitute an “easy” pattern imo. Using poly satin as your first venture into wovens was a bold move. It’s so slippery and snags and stains just looking at it. And btw, how you can do all that work with 3 kids is impressive. But you followed through until the end and learned along the way. Well done!
Well, thank you! ❤️ Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! You completely understand! I’m going to try a cotton for this pattern next time.
I feel your frustration. I’ve been working on mine for a few months. Had same issues. Same type fabric and almost same color. Mine is A coppery butterscotch color, two remnants from Joann. I’ve sewn the collar 3 times, the cuffs twice with one backward! My buttonhole at the top I tried to pick twice. First it off center then it sewed backwards!! All I have left is the hem. Good practice piece. May or may not wear it! Yours looks good!! 😊
That’s exactly what it is- a great practice piece. I’m sorry to read you experienced the same issues as me, but I’m relieved that someone understands how frustrating it can be. I hope you’re able to finish yours and wear it, even if it’s only once ❤️
Hi Cee, I love your she shed. You have inspired me to challenge myself. My husband brought me a Viking sewing machine and the pressure is on. I’ve only make tutu dresses, so I all over RUclips university😂. You are very inspiring!
😂 Yes, the pressure is on!! But have fun and enjoy this wonderful craft! Happy Sewing! ❤️
Cee you can Beyonce "24" this shirt out! Add bling on that pink area of the fringe around the cuffs and add it to the collar and maybe the button placket as well. (Make it add-on pieces that you snap on and off when wanted.) The fabric you used is mostly used for lining. A serger is not necessary because there are other seam finishing options that could be used. Yes it time consuming but can help your garments last longer.
I actually love this video and videos like this. You are being honest about your frustrations and time frame while showing all the mishaps and options to possibly correct them. There are people with huge channels that I use to follow until I realized they can't sew a lick. They recommend patterns and show off finished garments that is always perfectly done but they never ever showed themselves sewing. I started to discredit myself because these people would sew a garment from beginning to end in what they claimed to be a few hours while keeping everything around them neat and tidy. Ive been sewing for over 30 years and in order for the project to look nice, it does take time. I recommend taking as much time as needed to ensure that your items come out well. Unpicking is not a sign of failure but rather a sign that you care about the end result.
Good luck with your future projects and I am now a new subscriber.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your suggestions/tips and for your sweet support ❤️
I just finished my second one of these tops. The first one I made was the longer one and the one I just finished today is the shorter length, Love this shirt. Love the color fabric you used, it’s beautiful! That type of fabric is sooooo hard to work with cuz it’s so slippery and shows everything, but you did a great job on it! I used a cotton for the first one and a rayon for the second one. 😊
Well, thank you! 😊 I appreciate that. I’m definitely going to try this pattern in cotton next. I’m sure your tops look beautiful!
Adorable
Thank you! 🙏🏾 It took a lot out of me, but I’m happy it’s complete!
lol.im glad you found humor in this. I just finished my second project which was butterick wrap skirt. I could not get my button hole as good as yours. Nothing about this pattern seems easy.
So happy to read that you just finished your second project! I’m sure your skirt looks great! 😊
Since you have a lot of knits I'm assuming you use Jersey needles. When you go to a finer fabric it's good to have a small size 10 or 12 needle and microtex needles will puncture the fabric without snagging it. I usually wind two bobbins at the beginning of any project so that if I do run out of Bobbin thread it takes me a minute and a half to switch it over. You can pin fine fabric to tissue paper and sew through it because it will just tear away from the perforations you make with the needle and you can do this under your buttonholes too so that they are not sliding on the surface of the machine. That heavy duty machine is great for repairs and simple things I had one as a backup but it is not the easiest machine to work with. Remember every Master starts as a disaster and the fabric you picked will show every mistake. That's a great blouse to have in your wardrobe so while you still have the pattern in your head it might be a good idea to do it again in that floral crepe. I was really surprised to see the upper collar had a seam in it they usually don't but I don't have that pattern to check.
Thank you so much! 😊 I truly appreciate your support and kindness! Those tips are absolutely amazing! Thanks again ❤️
Couple of tips: get some silk pins to hold slippery fabrics better than clips.
I would use an over lock stitch on my standard machine on this. I do own a server but personal preference, I often just use he overlock.
Don't glue. I do have gluesticks...the kind kindergartners use. I use it as temporary hold and then will machine or hand stitch.
Keep several bobbins of black, white, grey and beige bobbins. For construction they often work in a pinch to start a project without a Joanna run
Best collar and cuff instructions
David page coffin shirt making
Check your library
I'm getting some of that fur to make cuffs like that!
Thank you so much for all this wonderful and helpful information! Happy Sewing! ❤️
Sometimes you just gotta laugh. I have projects like this one a lot. It goes from bad to worse in my mind. My frustration builds. It’s a beautiful color fabric, but it is so hard working with slippery fabrics, and if it’s going to stain easily forget it. All in all it’s pretty, and you did a good job, but impractical for every day life. I bet it will go better with a cotton.
Yes, you absolutely get it! I will definitely try this pattern with cotton next time. Thank you for your encouragement and support ❤️ Happy Sewing!
Don't beat yourself up. You had some new techniques. Also the fabric was not the easiest. Keep sewing. If you have sewing book, you can use it to practice the things you had trouble with. A sewing book may have better instructions and hints. Do not get discouraged. There is always something new to learn.
You’re absolutely correct! Thank you! I have a handful of sewing reference books so I’ll grab them and give them a good read! I haven’t touched them in years. Wonderful suggestion! 😊
@@weceestyle Your welcome.