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SewColette
France
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ก.พ. 2021
Hi and welcome, I'm Colette and I love to sew. I started sewing about 2 years ago, I'm completely self taught and have this channel to document my journey, and I'd love to invite you ago.
On this channel I intend to do a lot of sewing and garment making, by experimenting with different sewing techniques, like machine sewing, hand sewing, dress making and trying a bit of tailoring.
I'm not the classic big 4 block size, I'm quite short waisted and have a bigger bust size than the standard pattern size, so I'll be attempting to fit patterns, hack patterns, review patterns and trying to even draft patterns to get my me made wardrobe to fit. I'll be sharing all the tips and tricks I learn along the way.
I'm sure there will be some fabric hauls, thrift flips with DIY fashion and upcycling clothes, look books and maybe even the odd sew-a-long as I attempt to complete a mainly me made wardrobe, so I invite you to hit that subscribe button and join me on my sewing adventures.
On this channel I intend to do a lot of sewing and garment making, by experimenting with different sewing techniques, like machine sewing, hand sewing, dress making and trying a bit of tailoring.
I'm not the classic big 4 block size, I'm quite short waisted and have a bigger bust size than the standard pattern size, so I'll be attempting to fit patterns, hack patterns, review patterns and trying to even draft patterns to get my me made wardrobe to fit. I'll be sharing all the tips and tricks I learn along the way.
I'm sure there will be some fabric hauls, thrift flips with DIY fashion and upcycling clothes, look books and maybe even the odd sew-a-long as I attempt to complete a mainly me made wardrobe, so I invite you to hit that subscribe button and join me on my sewing adventures.
2023 Make Nine & Sewing Room Tour
Explaining my Make 9 for 2023 whilst giving a whistle stop tour of my Sewing Room. I'm extremely lucky to have such a lovely space to sew in and very thankful to have such a great room.
My Make Nine is a collection of patterns I plan to use to elevate my sewing skills over the next 12 months. I hope to learn about pattern adjustment and a few other skills including smocking, bag making and knitting.
The pattern I'm wearing is the Vogue V9264
My Make Nine are
Vogue V1004
Vogue V8772
Vogue V8577
Burda 6777
Vogue V9336
Vogue V8750
Simplicity 7263
Simply Sewing Magazine The Margot Bag
What do you think of my choices for 2023? What are your your plans for 2023? let me know below!
#make9 #makenine #sewing
My Make Nine is a collection of patterns I plan to use to elevate my sewing skills over the next 12 months. I hope to learn about pattern adjustment and a few other skills including smocking, bag making and knitting.
The pattern I'm wearing is the Vogue V9264
My Make Nine are
Vogue V1004
Vogue V8772
Vogue V8577
Burda 6777
Vogue V9336
Vogue V8750
Simplicity 7263
Simply Sewing Magazine The Margot Bag
What do you think of my choices for 2023? What are your your plans for 2023? let me know below!
#make9 #makenine #sewing
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Sewing a Pirate Shirt / Peasant Blouse with Epic Sleeves - Following The Closet Historian Pattern
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Hello Again! Today I am sewing a really easy, beginner friendly Pirate / Peasant Blouse. I made this shirt to go with the new corset top I made from recycled Jeans. (video Link Below) I am Recreating the pattern that the lovely Bianca at @TheClosetHistorian post 2 years ago. Please please go watch her video linked below. th-cam.com/video/6swWlZ-hlfU/w-d-xo.html In the video, I am also wearing t...
Sew a Corset Top from a Pair of Jeans - Butterick B4669
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Hello everybody! Today I have upcycled a pair of Jeans into the Butterick B4669 Corset Top. A few minor adjustments to the pattern so it fits on the legs of the Jeans. This Video is more of a Step by Step of how to do it. Please let me leave a message down in the comments section to give me some ideas of what to do with the other pairs of Jeans I have left. Happy watching!!! Colette
Sewing Vogue V9053 Pinafore Dress with Full Bust Adjustment - How to do a FBA
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Hi Everyone! In this video I will be adjusting Vogue V9053 to fit my short waist and larger bust, by doing a full bust adjustment, which leads to a better fitting pinafore dress. I go through how to select your size based on envelope and final garment measurements, how to do the FBA and then show you the mock up and finally the completed dress and a bit of a review. There isn’t too much actual ...
Me Made Summer 2022 Lookbook | Sewing
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Sewing your own wardrobe, summer 2022. Mixing with RTW clothes.
I had the same thought about the boning, glad you confirmed it, thank you :)
I am so glad I am not the only person with a lot of patterns.
I just bought this pattern and it looks so good on you!
This was so helpful! I'm a beginner sewer (sewist?) and you definitely kept me from making some mistakes here!
i’ve sewn a lot of things but have never made a shirt from scratch! this is making me think i can do it. i haven’t been able to thrift the perfect shirt for the ren faire season this year yet and i’m really wanting to try something new! and good video!!
Thank you Han! This shirt was pretty simple to make, I'd definitely recommend looking at the closet historians video too!! I've never been to a ren fair, they don't have them where I live 🙁
Add casters to your tables, it'll raise the height & allow for rolling around instead of lifting to move
Hi Anna, ohhh now that's an idea, as you say it'll make it so much easier to move them.
@@sewcolette i'm after getting to be an old dog, lifting arounnd nothing i don't need to lol, the wheel truly was the greatest invention. my space is very small, guilty of way too much stuff, need to have it function well so wheels making life easier to access what i need at a given time
Aye, I have to lift the tables and move them about. They are not that heavy, but wheels would make it so much easier.
Bonjour Colette, vraiment trés jolie ta petite robe à carreaux et tes ajustements sont trés réussis. Bonne continuation. Au plaisir Véronique
Merci Véronique ☺️
This is a lovely capsule wardrobe, I particularly like the McCalls dress. You have given me some ideas for summer 23. Many thanks. 🙂
Thank you Lynne, I can't wait to start sewing more summery clothes!! Roll on summer!!
Bed risers are sold at Walmart for 7.00 also.
Hi Cindy, unfortunately I don't live in the State's, but that sounds like a good deal! I've never been to a Walmart, but from what I can make out they seem to sell everything!!
Interesting vlog ❤
Thanks Jamileh, I'm glad you liked it :)
I purchased bed risers to raise my cutting table, sold in the USA near mattress pads and bed sheets…online sources should abound. They come in multiple heights so take that into consideration to get the height you need. Best wishes on your sloped journey. Chris in Florida
Cheers Chris! I've have a look online see if i can find something similar, its sounds like they would work a treat!
looking forward to seeing how you do the sloper! I don't understand how the sloper works. I have fitting issues and it makes me want to give up on sewing!
I was the same, every pattern I made seemed not to work out, and I got really frustrated. Thats why I'm working on this sloper pattern. Don't give up on sewing, its not you its the pattern. I guess the idea of the sloper is you make this pattern fit using the instructions, then you take those adjustments and do them to other patterns. So far I have learn that from my shoulder to my bust point is shorter than the vouge pattern, I made a small adjustment and it made a big differnce. I'm hoping to get the video up soon and you'll be able to see!
Looking forward to seeing you get the knitting machine out! I had one inherited from a great aunt, was big and clunky and I could not figure out how to cast off....
Yeah, I'm not quite sure how it all works, but mums has used it before, and I think I found the instructions online. Fingers crossed I can figure it out, then make a video about it 😊 or maybe the video will be of me launching the thing out my window 🤣
Hi Colette, I love that red dress. Looking forwards to seeing you knitting.,😉that could be fun.
Thank you!! I love the red dress too, I just need to make it fit me a little better ☺️ I can't wait to try the knitting out
Just happened to see this video, the bust adjustment was fascinating. Not sure I could do it but will see if I can figure it out. I'm not short waisted but other than that, your measurements are the same as mine so I believe your coming videos will be helpful.
Hi Betsy, Good luck with the FBA, I think its helped me loads. Dont forget to tell me how it worked out, I'd love to know. :)
You make it look so easy! I love this. 😊
Thanks! It was easier than I thought it would be. It helps that the pattern asks for binding rather than turning everything inside out.
I would also love to see a full sew-along for this dress. Looks fantastic.
Hi Anna, I think I might just have to do another one soon, I do love it so much, I just have to find the right fabric! Luckily the sales are on ☺️
@@sewcolette I'll be so happy to watch you and hopefully sew along.
Nice, nice result. Pattern fitting is always an exercise in problem-solving. It's so individual too, I have found the high bust measurement gives me a much more accurate fit. I usually require a forward shoulder adjustment and sometimes a narrow shoulder adjustment. I have also found that fabric choice makes a tremendous difference in success and not so much (I don't like the term fail because if I have completed it it's a win in my book).
Thank you Jan. Yes! It is all about problem solving, and I love it!! I think I might be getting the Vogue shell pattern for Christmas and I can't wait to figure out how to get it to fit me ☺️. I also don't like the term fail, every garment I make gets me a little bit closer to being a better sewist ☺️
Cute. Fits like a glove to me.
Hi Debra, sorry for the delayed response, the holidays have been hectic ! Not sure it quite fits me so well now after all the indulging 😉 Happy New Year's!
Loving your videos
Thanks Diane! Working on a new video this week! So hope you like it!
Good video. Not that I can do that but you did 👍
Omg only just saw your comments Diane, so sorry for not replying sooner, it's been crazy with the run up to Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful holidays. Thank you for the comment, I wouldn't have thought I could do this a few years ago, but it's all in the Practice, physical and mental ☺️ Happy New Year's!!
the dress looks amazing!! Great makes!!! i like how you show what you are cutting. great video!!
Thank you Migo!! I love wearing the dress too, it feels so nice to have it fit better because of the changes!!
Were those prawn cocktail giant wotsits you were snacking on while binge watching sewing videos?
Yes! Yes they were, and they were LUSH!!! Hahaha!!!
Very clever!
Thank you Dominique 😊
@@sewcolette de rien ...tu mérites tes compliments... c'est génial !
Bravo Colette...tes vidéos sont très clça donne envie de se mettre à la couture !
Most FBA add additional length to the bodice. Your method did not. Do you think you needed that additional length?
Maybe, but I am quite short waisted and adding more length would have made the waist lower on me, I don't know? What do you think? Do you think the waist is too high? I am still learning and this was the 1st time I've tried ☺️
GREAT JOB 👍
Thanks Katherine 😊
Loving the comedy. Makes you unique
Hehe, thanks Martine 😊
Wow... what a great capsule wardrobe! beautiful makes! Just watched your other videos and can't wait for your next installment; )
Ohhh, thank you! That's really lovely to hear. I'm currently working on my next video, should be up soon 😊
You are very clever. Great ideas for reuse and recycle.
Thanks mum 😘
Thank you Colette. I love this video!
Very very nice.
Thank you Sandrea!! There is a new video up if you'd like to try that one too!!
beautifully made, it loos great on
Hi Michelle, thank you! I'm really chuffed with the way it's come out!
FBA is usually done differently but it still worked. Mockups really work don't they? Your plaid matching looks especially great .. very couture. Very flattering.
Hi Susan, thank you your comment, I'm still learn really, I'll have a look and see other ways of doing fba, I'm just pleased I don't have that arm hole gap anymore ☺️. Pattern matching is so difficult, most of it is luck not judgement 😋
It’s too short waisted and you need a dart going to bust.
Love it
Hi Janice, thank you!! I love it too 💗
Great start to your channel!
Thanks Life' Banquet ☺️. Working on new videos, so stay tuned!!
@@sewcolette I’ve subscribed!
Thank you ❤️
Please do a full tutorial. I am a beginner sewist and I need all instructions from the adjustments to how to sew seams. Please do not skip anything as I plan to sew this dress. Thank you in advance.
Hi Luna, I'm planning on making another one a bit closer to Christmas, so stay tuned!!
I'm so glad you love it. I was a little confused about how you did the FBA but it worked out so all is well. Nice job.
Thank you!
Oh good, a new vlogger to watch. 😁 lovely makes.
Thank you! And welcome to my channel :)
Would you be able to do a video of how you draft your own cami and the circle skirt?
That's a good idea! I'll put it on my list!
Great tip with the swatches!
Thank you 💗