Leave me a comment, which made the biggest difference do you think? 😀 And will you try fixing a garment you have? Join me at Vintage Sewing School to learn even more and really get better at sewing and refashioning! www.vintagesewingschool.com/
Never "hard press" a lapel or jacket hem or sleeve hem. By that, I mean don't rest the iron on the fabric. Hold the iron an inch or 2 away and use the steam. That way you won't have a hard edge or see the seam allowance, especially on jackets with little or no interfacing. I'm sure the pressing video goes over this but some viewers might go straight to pressing after this video. I agree the shoulders and hem and rolling of the front edge were the most unsightly.
I can certainly understand your frustration at garments that are "Fast Fashion" & made very poorly - it frustrates me too. I have worked as a Clothing Machinist in a factory (many years ago) & unfortunately, having a Supervisor coming & pressuring you to have so many bundles of "piece work" done in a certain amount of time can make a person feel anxious & tense & very concerned about keeping their job. Unfortunately, the Manufacturing Company I worked at, was more concerned with the quantity of the Clothing produced than they were with the quality of the work; which was really sad because I took pride in my work. Also, the people who were supposed to be our "Quality Control" Team, were a bunch of young teenagers who were more concerned with their social lives than their work ethics. So, even though some Clothing Machinists try to do the right thing & provide quality work, not everyone thinks the same way. I love watching your videos; they are very informative & your enthusiasm always shines through & your videos are inspirational. Thank You for showing me that I'm never too old to learn something new. Warm Regards, Zoe'🙂
Aww Zoe thankyou! ❤ And yes, it absolutly goes without saying that it is not the skill or care of the maker that has made the garment this way, it is fash fashion, it is the company that made it like this. I'm so glad you get learn some new things from me! I plan to always keep learning too! X
Some of the cheap internet bridesmaids gowns are the worst for this! Unfortunately altering them to look better can often cost more than the dress did which makes customers very unhappy. One has to manage expectations on these pretty big time! I always do that shut the lining seam inside the sleeve as it ends up much neater than a more visible seam.
I'm awful for picking things up in charity shops that "I can sort that easy"... that go straight to the "to do" pile and live there forever. Watching this while Adding a zipper to my favourite jackets pocket : )
My mom never taught me to sew although she was a master at it. She felt it was now cheaper to buy than to make. But now I find myself looking at garments and not understanding what good quality looks like.
Well it's true, it is cheaper to buy than make these days...but the cost is that they're sold so cheap because the people making the clothing are wildly underpaid
@@n.m.8728 I remember when it was cheaper to make than buy because most clothes weren't made in the third world and the workers were unionised. It's better to make your clothes as then you have more control over fabric. Often I like a design of something ready made but not the colour or fabric.
@@lemsip207 problem is that by now western made clothes are by now such a rarity, that they put a "not cheaply made" bonus on top, and normal earners just cannot afford it anymore.
I think one of the most important aspects of this video is her describing WHY/HOW these problems were created. Knowing how to fix mistakes is important, but just as important is avoiding making those same mistakes yourself. As a beginner sewer, I find this information to be highly valuable.
I love doing garment archaeology, especially on thrifted items. You can learn so much about the construction and life of a garment. I would suspect that you spent more time fixing this jacket than the time it took the original manufacturer to sew. Fast fashion is poorly sewn because of time constraints. As home sewers, we can spend the time to finish a garment well, and achieve a bespoke appearance.
This is such a great way to counter the derogative "uggh, your garments look home made/self made"-phrase. Why yes they do, I had more time and precision to finish them than any fast fashion garments!
My mother is a seamstress so I really appreciate your videos! She's retired, but it brings back memories of her staying up all night making out easter suits, hemming our pants, making robes for Pastors around Boston, Prom dresses, wedding dresses, hats, etc.
What a great idea to show everyone how to fix the problems. My mom taught me how to sew when I was 12 yrs old. One of the many things she taught me was when you are sewing, the ironing board is out. I see people who make things and it is obvious that they haven't pressed the seams or the hem. It is always a dead give away that something is hand made.
When you're sewing, the ironing board is out. What a great way to sum it up! I've started ironing more during my sewing projects, but I have not yet implemented it as much as ALWAYS keeping the ironing board nearby for as long as I'm working on the project. I will try that from now on :) thanks!
Oh the irony of seeing an H&M ad just at the end of your video 🙃 little do they know I'm much more interested in learning how to fix their low craftsmanship (due to greed. I'm sure the poor garment workers they're abusing actually know the PROPER way to sew, but anyway, I digress). Thank you, Evelyn, for sharing your knowledge! Great video!
I think the hem, the shoulders and fixing the rolled facing on the lapels made the biggest differences for me. Those were the most glaring issues, and the ones that just screamed "shoddy construction." Shame nothing can be done about the collar. :-(
Wowie! You must like this family member a lot given the amount of work you put in. But jacket was a great example b/c our jackets often have these probs. Great helpful video.
It is real joy to go through your videos, Evelyn. The jacket improved tremendously, but I still don't like the finish on the hem. Even the finest stitches show through on the front, and detract from the overall look of the garment. A better way to fix the hemline would have been to open the seam holding the shell and lining together at the hem, and then fold or trim the length of the lining to just an inch or so above the edge of the jacket. Once you sew the jacket and lining back together again, the hem of shell will hang from the lining. To further stabilize the hang of the jacket, the lining could then be hand-basted to the shoulder seam of the shell.
Thank you so much. Not just for this video but all the others I have watched. I have been sewing for 50 years but learn so much from you and your videos. I am very grateful
First time watcher. Well explained, thorough, nicely presented and stressing the importance of pressing, 100% agree, perfect. Thank you. Never too old to learn , subscribed. 👍
I'm an archaeologist. Just love the concept of "garment archaeology"! I have lots of fun taking garments apart and improving them. Your tips are really insightful. Love your channel!
There are 2 big takeaways that I took away from this video: 1) It's okay to open up the garment and tweak from the inside. Not sure why it felt almost "taboo" before. lol 2) Those items that you fixed are also good lessons learned for making a garment from scratch: press and don't skip steps. ;) I think that what I would try in the future would be the reposition/rework shoulder pads. I generally hate having them but it's inevitable on jackets. And it often feels like, on fast fashion garments, they never sit right and are always sort of shoddy. So I'll definitely remember that I can do something about it, even if there is a lining. (I've certainly fixed shoulder pads when there was no lining.)
One of my favorite videos by any sewing. I'm getting into sewing and it's so priceless to find someone who does tutorial not only how to but why the skills and time matters. If we're doing something handmade and giving that time, might as well do it for quality!
Great video! Just a quick idea I would love to see a video on different fabrics such as velvet, corduroy, silk, and wool. How they differ in terms of sewing, which one is most difficult to work with and the quality to look for.
For me, understitching so the facing doesn't show is what made the biggest difference, together with fixing the shoulders. This was so useful! Would love to see more videos like this
what you said in the beginning about noticing flaws is just sooo true! my friend got a new t-shirt for his birthday and i had to make an effort not to tell him all the flaws it had hahaha
The hemline issue is SO COMMON in high street/ fast fashion. This video is also really helpful for me to understand why some clothes look sloppy. Since Covid, I've barely bought new clothes. Partly because I kind of lost my mojo, but also because everything in my price range (which isn't mid-range) is so sloppy-looking and I don't want to waste money. Looking forward to buying quality or at least upcycling thrifted pieces now. Will definitely look into the sewing school!
Thank you for your video. I just subscribed. I'm retired now but did alterations for years. I too start at the top of the garment. It's because that's where the actual fit begins. Some changes if made below will in turn change the fit at top and can twist the garment for instance. Btw I think correct pressing makes the biggest difference. Sometimes it's all that's needed.
Great video showing all these little issues with fast fashion. Unfortunately, I've seen these kinds of basic mistakes on fairly expensive clothing too which is just sad. You pay more and expect it to be quality. I hated pressing when I started sewing but after making my first garment and it looking crappybecause I didn't press as I went along I learned to make friends with my iron.
I'm a new subscriber and I have to say you are such an inspiration, I am définitelly considering garment renovation for my own clothes. You are so positive, I watch all your videos systematically now and your positivity is radiating!!!
Thank you for this; it was really helpful and I have realized that I've been underestimating the need for good pressings! I do minor repairs on clothes like that jacket for free for family and friends because I love to give new life to "broken" clothes and household goods. I always feel bad when my meager skills aren't quite up to the task but at least I try!
I have a favorite winter coat, that has some of the same issues as your jacket and I have just layed it aside for quite awhile,not wanting to tackle it. After watching your video, I'm ready to get started.
Excellent instruction Evelyn! When my daughter buys something at the thrift store, she takes a picture of it and sends it to me asking "can we do anything with this, it has good bones". She's not interested in the magic behind the curtain, but loves the result!
Love, Love, Loved this video!! Each tip was brilliant! However, probably the quickest tip, and one that I will do each and EVERY time I sew on a button with a bar shank, I will always sew it on the way you showed us!! I will also never buy another garment without checking it out thoroughly ever again! I'll certainly know what is a quick re-do, and what just isn't worth the effort. Thank you so very much!
New to your channel and LOVING all of this information! You have such a professional video AND you know what you’re talking about which can be such a rare find. Absolutely delightful to watch and I’m so excited to learn more!
This is so satisfying to watch - it's wonderful to see how these changes completely transform the garment into something much smarter. I'll definitely be keeping these tips in mind the next time I'm able to bring home some op shopped clothes.
Very interesting, I have always brought rack clothing that never fits me, this video gave me alot of insight into how I may adjust my clothes for a more crisp look, like you have achieved. Wow, thank you Evelyn.
My art teacher (who was also a bass singer in a hit country group!) really stressed starting at the top and working down. He even made a song about it i STILL remember it and sing it to myself 🤣
Beautiful job! I often have to sew down the vertical front flap interfacings on fast fashion. The 2nd modification is to shorten garments because I am petite and not everything is available in a petite size. I have also shortened garments to get enough fabric to make small sleeves. It is often cheaper to buy something that is close to what I want and fix it, rather than make something from scratch.
Thank you so much. I love your mending and alterations, showing with experience and care, we can preserve and improve nice garments and our investment for years to come. Makes us proud and more confident too!
I am positively shook at the difference pressing alone is able to make. I definitely never thought you can just?? Open up a seam to help that?? So that is a game-changer. Also, I really need to learn to iron properly.
This is great. I think that the shoulders,lapel facing and the hem were what made the jacket look so much better. Really like see how you fix problems and has inspired me to look at my garments and see iif I can fix them. Thank you
Wow, this video was so fascinating :). I'm new to sewing and am starting out with pouches and stuff that I don't wear because then I don't have to be so precise, but I love your refashioning videos, they teach so much about how garments are constructed! An amazing learning resource :)!
This was great and so informative, thanks! 🖤 I think the lapel fix (besides the pressing) really helped the garment. I used to have a jacket similar to that one and I had the same problem after I washed it. For the life of me I could Not press the ripples permanently flat...
Unless you get inside like I did, it would be near impossible on this garment too! Thanks so much for watching! And you need one of those pressing hams 😉😉
I really appreciate this! /Many times these types of items are what's at my thrift store. You take what you can get, you know? So being able to fix one up so it looks more quality is super helpful!
I love the sleeveless wrap top on the body form just to your left in the video. Simply great and if you can offer a sew-along at some point, that would be wonderful. And as I work towards a greater slow-fashion lifestyle, videos like these are wonderful. Thank you.
This is the work that we’ll need to do as a planet. First we will have to abolish fast fashion and then we will have to fix the clothes that were made poorly to minimize waste.
Another great video. Thank you xxI get a lot of satisfaction from making clothing better. It’s also a great learning curve for me probably one of my biggest.
This was excellent! My only further request would have been to see the jacket modeled on a person or even a dress form for the visual satisfaction of seeing a ‘before and after’ of how it looked! I’m going searching your channel for lessons on jacket shoulders now! Probably you’ve covered how to reduce and fit armholes after removing shoulder pads or putting in smaller ones? (sometimes they are just outdated-too-big but now some of my favorite jackets are I’m-older-and-my-shoulders-shrunk-too-big!). 💚💙 XOjennyinseattle
Love your videos. Recently, I've noticed that on many channels there is a huge spike in in-video ads, like ads every 2-3 minutes. When this happens, I change channels. I think there is a way for creators to prevent RUclips from inserting ads throughout videos, and I hope you are able to disengage the in-video ads. Thank you.
This is AWESOME and I ADORE it, seeing the problems in mass manufactured clothing was really eye opening and it was really cool learning that some CAN be fixed. Please make more videos like this
It would have been nice to see a before and after photo at the end, Each element was important and I bet that Jacket looked so much better overall, I am learning so much thank you.
I'm new to sewing and upcycling, and I'm finding all of your video's very interesting. Can you explain how to do an under stitch, and how it differs from a top stitch? I found it amazing how much just ironing properly could make such a difference!
Since I have not began using my machine to stitch clothing I don't know about that yet, but have seen clothing which should have been put together better, especially pants for men which didn't have the buttons or zipper put in correctly and they was lost because of that. I have many pairs of pants which need repair in those areas and knowing how to stitch them correctly will help me, especially since most clothing is purchased online where you can't see the item you are purchasing except for what they show you.
New to your party, and pleased with the techniques you want to impart, but of course haven't seen all your videos yet. I liked what you were showing us, and am only wondering why you didn't go into HOW the various aspects were accomplished. You talked about how you fixed the lapel, but didn't show us what it was you did. I'd really liked to have seen it. Are these things taught in your classes? What pleased me the most was that you emphasize how important is the skill of PRESSING. Not very many people know that a myriad of sewing sins can be atoned for with the simple application of an IRON. Do you teach pressing skills? I think that would be an extremely valuable class. Will be browsing among your old videos, so I guess you could say I'm looking forward to seeing you backward.
I agree, yo our sewing looks instantly better with pressing!! I have some videos here on the subjects, but I go very deep into lessons on threse things in Vintage Sewing School 😀
This is mental, the state of that jacket before you fixed it. I was fixing a dress for my sister in law and when she was putting it on so I could ser how much I need to take the straps in, the zipper snapped. And they get away with it because people don't know any better and buy it Thank you so much for this.
Found this very useful! Tho sidenote, wished we saw the understitching; I'm not sure how to do that with an existing garment. Thanks so much for all this information 😊❤️
I've watched a lot of your videos but I do not recall watching how you made the top you're wearing. Have you made a video already? If not, it would be great to see what techniques you use to sew jersey/ stretchy fabric. Beautiful top. Thank you.
Thank you so much for posting a follow up to the other one - both were so enjoyable! Now I seriously regret all the items I've ended up chucking out (donating) because I just didn't know how to fix them. Next time!
Hello Evelyn thank you for pointing out the flaws and how to fix them but you didn’t show how you understitched the facing - did you have to go inside the jacket ?
Thank you very much for this great video! I didn't understand how the front was understiched... The back opening is pritty small...Can you give more details?
Leave me a comment, which made the biggest difference do you think? 😀 And will you try fixing a garment you have?
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Buttons, hemlines, understitching, are common areas to fix on thrifted items! I find it so satisfying!
You have such beautiful hands! Love the red polish too!
This is so cool! As someone who primarily makes and thrifts clothing, learning how to see and fix flaws is fantastic.
Sophie I'm so glad to hear it!! 😄 Now you should have an even keener eye! Do you alter the clothes you thrift usually?
Amen! Ive fixed an old blazer before but im gonna go back and make it look better now, thank you!
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Exactly that!
Never "hard press" a lapel or jacket hem or sleeve hem. By that, I mean don't rest the iron on the fabric. Hold the iron an inch or 2 away and use the steam. That way you won't have a hard edge or see the seam allowance, especially on jackets with little or no interfacing. I'm sure the pressing video goes over this but some viewers might go straight to pressing after this video. I agree the shoulders and hem and rolling of the front edge were the most unsightly.
I can certainly understand your frustration at garments that are "Fast Fashion" & made very poorly - it frustrates me too. I have worked as a Clothing Machinist in a factory (many years ago) & unfortunately, having a Supervisor coming & pressuring you to have so many bundles of "piece work" done in a certain amount of time can make a person feel anxious & tense & very concerned about keeping their job. Unfortunately, the Manufacturing Company I worked at, was more concerned with the quantity of the Clothing produced than they were with the quality of the work; which was really sad because I took pride in my work. Also, the people who were supposed to be our "Quality Control" Team, were a bunch of young teenagers who were more concerned with their social lives than their work ethics. So, even though some Clothing Machinists try to do the right thing & provide quality work, not everyone thinks the same way. I love watching your videos; they are very informative & your enthusiasm always shines through & your videos are inspirational. Thank You for showing me that I'm never too old to learn something new. Warm Regards, Zoe'🙂
Aww Zoe thankyou! ❤ And yes, it absolutly goes without saying that it is not the skill or care of the maker that has made the garment this way, it is fash fashion, it is the company that made it like this. I'm so glad you get learn some new things from me! I plan to always keep learning too! X
Some of the cheap internet bridesmaids gowns are the worst for this! Unfortunately altering them to look better can often cost more than the dress did which makes customers very unhappy. One has to manage expectations on these pretty big time! I always do that shut the lining seam inside the sleeve as it ends up much neater than a more visible seam.
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I'm awful for picking things up in charity shops that "I can sort that easy"... that go straight to the "to do" pile and live there forever. Watching this while Adding a zipper to my favourite jackets pocket : )
Yay!!!! And don't worry, I add to my pile for 'garment renovations' quicker than I could ever sew through 🤣🤣
Deconstructing cheap goodwill clothes is as great way to learn. Also: sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.
My mom never taught me to sew although she was a master at it. She felt it was now cheaper to buy than to make. But now I find myself looking at garments and not understanding what good quality looks like.
Well it's true, it is cheaper to buy than make these days...but the cost is that they're sold so cheap because the people making the clothing are wildly underpaid
@@n.m.8728 I remember when it was cheaper to make than buy because most clothes weren't made in the third world and the workers were unionised. It's better to make your clothes as then you have more control over fabric. Often I like a design of something ready made but not the colour or fabric.
@@lemsip207 problem is that by now western made clothes are by now such a rarity, that they put a "not cheaply made" bonus on top, and normal earners just cannot afford it anymore.
Some things like coats and dresses are a lot cheaper to make. But shirts and other small items are definitely cheaper to buy
I think this made an even greater impression on the importance of pressing than the videos you made specifically about pressing.
I'm over the moon to hear that! 😀😀😀
I think one of the most important aspects of this video is her describing WHY/HOW these problems were created. Knowing how to fix mistakes is important, but just as important is avoiding making those same mistakes yourself. As a beginner sewer, I find this information to be highly valuable.
I love doing garment archaeology, especially on thrifted items. You can learn so much about the construction and life of a garment.
I would suspect that you spent more time fixing this jacket than the time it took the original manufacturer to sew. Fast fashion is poorly sewn because of time constraints. As home sewers, we can spend the time to finish a garment well, and achieve a bespoke appearance.
This is such a great way to counter the derogative "uggh, your garments look home made/self made"-phrase. Why yes they do, I had more time and precision to finish them than any fast fashion garments!
My mother is a seamstress so I really appreciate your videos! She's retired, but it brings back memories of her staying up all night making out easter suits, hemming our pants, making robes for Pastors around Boston, Prom dresses, wedding dresses, hats, etc.
What a great idea to show everyone how to fix the problems. My mom taught me how to sew when I was 12 yrs old. One of the many things she taught me was when you are sewing, the ironing board is out. I see people who make things and it is obvious that they haven't pressed the seams or the hem. It is always a dead give away that something is hand made.
When you're sewing, the ironing board is out. What a great way to sum it up! I've started ironing more during my sewing projects, but I have not yet implemented it as much as ALWAYS keeping the ironing board nearby for as long as I'm working on the project. I will try that from now on :) thanks!
I would love to see a series on this, fixing fast fashion or thrifted items ❤️
Oh the irony of seeing an H&M ad just at the end of your video 🙃 little do they know I'm much more interested in learning how to fix their low craftsmanship (due to greed. I'm sure the poor garment workers they're abusing actually know the PROPER way to sew, but anyway, I digress). Thank you, Evelyn, for sharing your knowledge! Great video!
I think the hem, the shoulders and fixing the rolled facing on the lapels made the biggest differences for me. Those were the most glaring issues, and the ones that just screamed "shoddy construction." Shame nothing can be done about the collar. :-(
I agree! They were the things I noticed most looking at it! But I have to say I was even amazed at the difference when I fixed it! 😀
Wowie! You must like this family member a lot given the amount of work you put in. But jacket was a great example b/c our jackets often have these probs. Great helpful video.
8:47 : "The pad on the left is almost twice as absorbant as the pad on the right! So you can be active all day long, and avoid unsightly stains!"
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I don't know about you but I don't sweat on top of my shoulder!
It is real joy to go through your videos, Evelyn. The jacket improved tremendously, but I still don't like the finish on the hem. Even the finest stitches show through on the front, and detract from the overall look of the garment. A better way to fix the hemline would have been to open the seam holding the shell and lining together at the hem, and then fold or trim the length of the lining to just an inch or so above the edge of the jacket. Once you sew the jacket and lining back together again, the hem of shell will hang from the lining. To further stabilize the hang of the jacket, the lining could then be hand-basted to the shoulder seam of the shell.
Thank you so much. Not just for this video but all the others I have watched. I have been sewing for 50 years but learn so much from you and your videos. I am very grateful
😚😚 I'm happy to hear it! Thanks for watching!
First time watcher. Well explained, thorough, nicely presented and stressing the importance of pressing, 100% agree, perfect. Thank you. Never too old to learn , subscribed. 👍
Thankyou! I agree, I will never stop learning new things about sewing either!
I'm an archaeologist. Just love the concept of "garment archaeology"! I have lots of fun taking garments apart and improving them. Your tips are really insightful. Love your channel!
There are 2 big takeaways that I took away from this video: 1) It's okay to open up the garment and tweak from the inside. Not sure why it felt almost "taboo" before. lol 2) Those items that you fixed are also good lessons learned for making a garment from scratch: press and don't skip steps. ;)
I think that what I would try in the future would be the reposition/rework shoulder pads. I generally hate having them but it's inevitable on jackets. And it often feels like, on fast fashion garments, they never sit right and are always sort of shoddy. So I'll definitely remember that I can do something about it, even if there is a lining. (I've certainly fixed shoulder pads when there was no lining.)
One of my favorite videos by any sewing. I'm getting into sewing and it's so priceless to find someone who does tutorial not only how to but why the skills and time matters. If we're doing something handmade and giving that time, might as well do it for quality!
Great video! Just a quick idea I would love to see a video on different fabrics such as velvet, corduroy, silk, and wool. How they differ in terms of sewing, which one is most difficult to work with and the quality to look for.
For me, understitching so the facing doesn't show is what made the biggest difference, together with fixing the shoulders. This was so useful! Would love to see more videos like this
I certainly will be hopping into "fixing" some flaws in garments, both bought & hand made by me. I have the courage after watching you. Thank you 🙏
what you said in the beginning about noticing flaws is just sooo true! my friend got a new t-shirt for his birthday and i had to make an effort not to tell him all the flaws it had hahaha
The hemline issue is SO COMMON in high street/ fast fashion. This video is also really helpful for me to understand why some clothes look sloppy. Since Covid, I've barely bought new clothes. Partly because I kind of lost my mojo, but also because everything in my price range (which isn't mid-range) is so sloppy-looking and I don't want to waste money. Looking forward to buying quality or at least upcycling thrifted pieces now. Will definitely look into the sewing school!
Thank you for your video. I just subscribed. I'm retired now but did alterations for years. I too start at the top of the garment. It's because that's where the actual fit begins. Some changes if made below will in turn change the fit at top and can twist the garment for instance. Btw I think correct pressing makes the biggest difference. Sometimes it's all that's needed.
Great video showing all these little issues with fast fashion. Unfortunately, I've seen these kinds of basic mistakes on fairly expensive clothing too which is just sad. You pay more and expect it to be quality.
I hated pressing when I started sewing but after making my first garment and it looking crappybecause I didn't press as I went along I learned to make friends with my iron.
would have loved to see an overall before and after just to get a feel for all the little fixes make to the garment. loved the video!
There is a previous video where Evelyn shows up close all the problems with this jacket.
I'm a new subscriber and I have to say you are such an inspiration, I am définitelly considering garment renovation for my own clothes. You are so positive, I watch all your videos systematically now and your positivity is radiating!!!
Only considering??? I say go straight to the closet and earmark one item for renovation now!
😅 I hope you do! Its a lot of fun and a great way to get good at garment construction! Thank for watching! x
Thank you for this; it was really helpful and I have realized that I've been underestimating the need for good pressings! I do minor repairs on clothes like that jacket for free for family and friends because I love to give new life to "broken" clothes and household goods. I always feel bad when my meager skills aren't quite up to the task but at least I try!
Your intro always makes me smile. Great energy! This was so fun to watch and inspiring. I was Woahing at your knowledge of everything.
i’ve never sewed in my life but this popped up on my recommendations and i watched the entire thing because you made it so interesting! 😂
I have a favorite winter coat, that has some of the same issues as your jacket and I have just layed it aside for quite awhile,not wanting to tackle it. After watching your video, I'm ready to get started.
thank you for using a blazer. These are skills will transfer to my wardrobe very easily.
Excellent instruction Evelyn! When my daughter buys something at the thrift store, she takes a picture of it and sends it to me asking "can we do anything with this, it has good bones". She's not interested in the magic behind the curtain, but loves the result!
I am sooo happy RUclips recommended it to me as I am about to make my own jacket and all the tips are so helpful!
Love, Love, Loved this video!! Each tip was brilliant! However, probably the quickest tip, and one that I will do each and EVERY time I sew on a button with a bar shank, I will always sew it on the way you showed us!! I will also never buy another garment without checking it out thoroughly ever again! I'll certainly know what is a quick re-do, and what just isn't worth the effort. Thank you so very much!
New to your channel and LOVING all of this information! You have such a professional video AND you know what you’re talking about which can be such a rare find. Absolutely delightful to watch and I’m so excited to learn more!
Fascinating! I've never noticed so many issues before. Now I'll know what to look for and more importantly what to do!
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Great. Would have liked to see how you did the fusion and the inner stitch
This is so satisfying to watch - it's wonderful to see how these changes completely transform the garment into something much smarter. I'll definitely be keeping these tips in mind the next time I'm able to bring home some op shopped clothes.
Very interesting, I have always brought rack clothing that never fits me, this video gave me alot of insight into how I may adjust my clothes for a more crisp look, like you have achieved. Wow, thank you Evelyn.
My art teacher (who was also a bass singer in a hit country group!) really stressed starting at the top and working down. He even made a song about it i STILL remember it and sing it to myself 🤣
Would have loved to see how it looks while being worn before and after. :) Awesome vid!!
In college we were also always told to press, press, press😊makes a huge difference when the seems lay flat when sewing
Love to see how you make things look much better Evelyn. I find I can always learn something from you, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Jean!
Excellent tips I've been sewing for decades but there's always more to learn and I've learnt so much from Evelyn's videos.
Thank you for this video; I really enjoyed watching you fix the issues. The lapel fix was my favourite, followed closely by the shoulders and hem.
Beautiful job! I often have to sew down the vertical front flap interfacings on fast fashion. The 2nd modification is to shorten garments because I am petite and not everything is available in a petite size. I have also shortened garments to get enough fabric to make small sleeves. It is often cheaper to buy something that is close to what I want and fix it, rather than make something from scratch.
Thank you so much. I love your mending and alterations, showing with experience and care, we can preserve and improve nice garments and our investment for years to come. Makes us proud and more confident too!
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Fixing that jacket was definitely work intensive! I think the pressing really "made the most difference!" You did a great job! Hugs!
Pressing is always the answer!!! 😄😄 It makes up for so much dodgy sewing right!!
I am positively shook at the difference pressing alone is able to make. I definitely never thought you can just?? Open up a seam to help that?? So that is a game-changer. Also, I really need to learn to iron properly.
This is great. I think that the shoulders,lapel facing and the hem were what made the jacket look so much better. Really like see how you fix problems and has inspired me to look at my garments and see iif I can fix them. Thank you
I'm so happy to hear that Fay!!
I can’t wait till I’m able to take your classes, Your such a patient & generous educator !
Just in a few words you show fixes ! Loved it . Thanks
Well I think the pressing & stitching down made a great difference 👌🏽
Very very interesting and instructive video. I am sure you could be able to talk for hours and hours about the topic without tiring us
That was really great and informative. You definitely went deeper into that garment than I ever would’ve. It turned out so nicely as well.
I am about to sew my first jacket from scratch and this video was incredibly useful!
Wow, this video was so fascinating :). I'm new to sewing and am starting out with pouches and stuff that I don't wear because then I don't have to be so precise, but I love your refashioning videos, they teach so much about how garments are constructed! An amazing learning resource :)!
I love that you also have interruptions when recording videos!
I love watching your videos, Evelyn! I loved the hem fix.
Thanks so much for watching Randi! It made all the difference right! 😃
I was so distracted by how beautiful your hands and nails are! Beautiful 💖🏆
This was great and so informative, thanks! 🖤 I think the lapel fix (besides the pressing) really helped the garment. I used to have a jacket similar to that one and I had the same problem after I washed it. For the life of me I could Not press the ripples permanently flat...
Unless you get inside like I did, it would be near impossible on this garment too! Thanks so much for watching! And you need one of those pressing hams 😉😉
Enjoyed the thrift shop (sewing materials) video.. you’ve inspired me to open my eyes as I’m out and about. Thank you!
Wonderful, thank you. I don’t think I would bother with such a low-quality item, but it’s great to learn what can be fixed and how.
I really appreciate this! /Many times these types of items are what's at my thrift store. You take what you can get, you know? So being able to fix one up so it looks more quality is super helpful!
I love the sleeveless wrap top on the body form just to your left in the video. Simply great and if you can offer a sew-along at some point, that would be wonderful. And as I work towards a greater slow-fashion lifestyle, videos like these are wonderful. Thank you.
This is a very informative how too. Many things that are bagged out need a good press. Keep your vid's coming they are great to watch.
This is the work that we’ll need to do as a planet. First we will have to abolish fast fashion and then we will have to fix the clothes that were made poorly to minimize waste.
Fantastic. Construction (and pressing) is all!
Another great video. Thank you xxI get a lot of satisfaction from making clothing better. It’s also a great learning curve for me probably one of my biggest.
This was excellent! My only further request would have been to see the jacket modeled on a person or even a dress form for the visual satisfaction of seeing a ‘before and after’ of how it looked!
I’m going searching your channel for lessons on jacket shoulders now! Probably you’ve covered how to reduce and fit armholes after removing shoulder pads or putting in smaller ones? (sometimes they are just outdated-too-big but now some of my favorite jackets are I’m-older-and-my-shoulders-shrunk-too-big!). 💚💙 XOjennyinseattle
This is amazing!! Please do more of these, they're so informative
Love your videos. Recently, I've noticed that on many channels there is a huge spike in in-video ads, like ads every 2-3 minutes. When this happens, I change channels. I think there is a way for creators to prevent RUclips from inserting ads throughout videos, and I hope you are able to disengage the in-video ads. Thank you.
This is AWESOME and I ADORE it, seeing the problems in mass manufactured clothing was really eye opening and it was really cool learning that some CAN be fixed. Please make more videos like this
It would have been nice to see a before and after photo at the end, Each element was important and I bet that Jacket looked so much better overall, I am learning so much thank you.
wow! what kind of witchcraft is this??? you took a regular item and it became couture! you're a genius, dear lady!
😂😂 Best comment!! Thankyou!!
And to think she wants to teach you those skills. Even better!
@@elsie3255 she's an angel
Loved this video. I just ran across your channel and was so happy to find it. You explain things so a rookie like me can understand!
This is such a great video! You are such a treasure to find. I love your videos!
I'm new to sewing and upcycling, and I'm finding all of your video's very interesting. Can you explain how to do an under stitch, and how it differs from a top stitch?
I found it amazing how much just ironing properly could make such a difference!
Since I have not began using my machine to stitch clothing I don't know about that yet, but have seen clothing which should have been put together better, especially pants for men which didn't have the buttons or zipper put in correctly and they was lost because of that. I have many pairs of pants which need repair in those areas and knowing how to stitch them correctly will help me, especially since most clothing is purchased online where you can't see the item you are purchasing except for what they show you.
Both videos were very good Evelyn, thank You
This is some AWESOME content. I could watch a million of these
New to your party, and pleased with the techniques you want to impart, but of course haven't seen all your videos yet. I liked what you were showing us, and am only wondering why you didn't go into HOW the various aspects were accomplished. You talked about how you fixed the lapel, but didn't show us what it was you did. I'd really liked to have seen it. Are these things taught in your classes?
What pleased me the most was that you emphasize how important is the skill of PRESSING. Not very many people know that a myriad of sewing sins can be atoned for with the simple application of an IRON. Do you teach pressing skills? I think that would be an extremely valuable class.
Will be browsing among your old videos, so I guess you could say I'm looking forward to seeing you backward.
I agree, yo our sewing looks instantly better with pressing!! I have some videos here on the subjects, but I go very deep into lessons on threse things in Vintage Sewing School 😀
This is mental, the state of that jacket before you fixed it. I was fixing a dress for my sister in law and when she was putting it on so I could ser how much I need to take the straps in, the zipper snapped. And they get away with it because people don't know any better and buy it Thank you so much for this.
Great information and very useful techniques. Thanks!
Found this very useful! Tho sidenote, wished we saw the understitching; I'm not sure how to do that with an existing garment. Thanks so much for all this information 😊❤️
How long does the "pressing fix" last before it reverts? Also, it would be great to see a before and after of how it looks on the body.
I would say it lasts until you press otherwise
I've watched a lot of your videos but I do not recall watching how you made the top you're wearing. Have you made a video already? If not, it would be great to see what techniques you use to sew jersey/ stretchy fabric. Beautiful top. Thank you.
Thank you so much for posting a follow up to the other one - both were so enjoyable! Now I seriously regret all the items I've ended up chucking out (donating) because I just didn't know how to fix them. Next time!
This is probably my favourite video of yours!
Very informative. Thanks again. Keep safe and well Lynne
Hello Evelyn thank you for pointing out the flaws and how to fix them but you didn’t show how you understitched the facing - did you have to go inside the jacket ?
Thank you very much for this great video! I didn't understand how the front was understiched... The back opening is pritty small...Can you give more details?
I made a video just on how to do understitching here you can watch ruclips.net/video/gnRDeKqKgto/видео.html
Fabulous tips and tricks! Thank you!
Great fixes! That hemline would be one that I could do.