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Check out TH-camr lifting pins and needles her name is Carina. She is an expert seamstress and is very very picky on how she finishes her garments. I’m sure she has a video on topstitching. You could probably use your quarter inch quilting foot and just follow the outside of the seam. ❤❤

Wow, I just discovered your channel and I was shocked when I saw the subs count. Of course, that is not what matters, but I LOVED this video, you have just such a pleasant presence 🩷❤ happy to be here before you gonna blew up on YT hihi I had Persephone Pants on my sew to list for ages but the more I find out about the pattern the less I am inclined to buy it. Biggest complaint saying that her patterns are not really drafted for curvy bodies. And I agree what you said about the zipper extention and inches (fellow European ✌️)

PS. Is Milo going to be Bruiser? Or Rufus?

Justice for pockets! Yyeess! Kudos on making these! Love the choice of white for topstitching. Shame the inseam was so traumatic, though! I reckon you could have got away with not unpicking that fly bit so many times... really hoping no one is so intent on staring at your crotch that they'd notice any wobbles 😅

i love how the topstitching turned out! thanks for your review and can't wait for the next one :)

"Big Topstitching has pulled the strings here and there's topstitching everywhere." I laughed. 😆 Great job! I love the contrasting thread. I'm not quite confident enough to use contrasting thread in any of my makes, but I'll get there. Also, I know you've got some videos already in the pipeline for your upcoming busy period, but I'd love to see a school supplies haul. Maybe even as just an Instagram post. (but absolutely no pressure!) ^_^ Anyway, I love these longform videos. It's such a pleasant way to get ready for the day with my coffee, or to relax after work with my tea, and you often include wonderful extra information that I really appreciate. As always, thank you for the hard work you put into these videos, Noémie!

I would not be topstitching any inseam, especially in a contrast thread. I don’t have this pattern, don’t plan on it, I do have a TNT with no side seam pant, but am pretty sure I’ve never topstitched any inseam, ever. I’ve seen some don’t this way, and I really don’t personally care for the eye being drawn to my inseam line. That would be near impossible to topstitch it, anyway. Not sure what this pattern is expecting. I just wouldn’t do it, sounds like a quick way to the asylum…….😂😊

"life is too short for too small pockets" oh yes!😅

A high waisted trouser... It looks really nice on you but I would advise short-waisted people like me, to reconsider. I actually have broad shoulders on top of a short waist and long legs, so anything with a waist seam and especially high waisted trousers or skirts make me look extremely squat on top. For those viewers new to sewing things they actually like on themselves, I found Mariah Patties video very helpful. The amount of me-mades I ended up not liking on my body went drastically down, thereby making sewing way more enjoyable! th-cam.com/video/L5wAFOTMaUM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hXkDydZDji4WFjpU

LOL, Love it dearie! A word of advice, Invest in a set of double needles, they come in various widths apart, this will help your lines to match much nicer for you. I hope you give them a try, I think you might be happier with your top stitched garments. Happy sewing!

I've never made these but considering that most of your frustration was about the even spacing of the top stitching I would probably use a twin needle.

Adding my voice here for the two top solution! One light crop for summer…with the check contrasts it’s got such a fun flirty vibe and maybe by simplifying a bit you might be able to get away with the fit being not quite perfect. Then use the skirt fabric for a pattern you adore and know you’ll feel great in. Funnily enough that’s what I’ve done with two reynolds dresses I made this summer - the first just didn’t look great partly cause it was thin cotton with bright stripes (an old ikea sheet) and the fabric plus print just didn’t work with the pattern. But I chopped it off and now it’s a great reynolds top that looks fab with a black linen circle skirt I have. The other reynolds dress I made out of linen and it’s perfect! I guess I’m learning as we.l how much fabric matters lol.

Please make the palisade pants! 🙏 I've downloaded the pattern and am currently looking for the right fabric. I'd love a sew along video to help me out 😁

Oh i live your Lockhart dress. Im trying not to buy patterns and have avoided thus far but i feel i need one after seeing yours again ❤

Keep ! Rip up to waist, take in panel seams...

thanks for the tip about mirroring the hem when making a shorts pattern

I love the top you are wearing did you make it? If you are not happy with the dress I would remake it.

Just discovered your channel. Really liked it. I like you show pattern options and that you’ve tried them yourselves. Also entertaining to listen to!

ooh love seeing what you made and your plans! I still haven't made the Patina blouse I started tracing the pattern for a month ago, keen to see if you make one, I also want to change the collar and take some of the gathering out of the sleeve heads. For the beautiful blue fabric because you love it so much maybe make something you feel amazing in (hello Lockhart!) or something you know you will wear all the time. Best of luck with school, at 29 I went back and did a masters degree while working 2 part time jobs so yes you will be busy but all this stress of timetables and fitting everything in does go away once you actually get into doing it. Thanks so much for another video :)

Omg I love the dress with the big and little gingham!!! I want to make one now, I think I’ll design the pattern myself since I prefer to draft my own patterns, because I’m a bit of an old shape (S or M on top, XL on bottom. So my waist is always a bit too big and my shoulders too small for patterns). For the paper bag shorts, I get the same issue. What I did to fix it is unpick about eight cm and pinch out the extra fabric at the seam. Then sew it back together with the leg fabric flat and the waist band scrunched up (so not pulling it to stretch while I sew). That completely fixed the bunching at the tummy for me 😊

Thank you for a great video! Really enjoy hearing about your plans.

Ginham crisis: have you tried considering adding "lacing" to the back to adjust the fit as needed? just add tiny loops in the seems on the back and a lacing stip

Wow - well done on making so many projects, and for other people too! I like the seamwork scrunchie method. Cut the gingham cut and make a simple top. I want to make the Heather blazer this autumn.

Re shorts: I would use cotton or linen who have a bit much re stiffness and add a wide double hem for weight? If you can, eliminate the inseams, so the seams can't rub your thighs. Re gingham: If it doesn't make you happy, don't keep it. I find I'm way more comfortable altering memades than store boughts - I'm its creator, it's mine to do with as I like 😅 Re Skirt: If you don't like the look of paperbag shorts I'd be careful not to put to much gathering in the front. As I started on a more serious (20+kg) weightloss journey, I'm hesitant to sew right now. I still made a dress for those days when it's just to hot to wear a bra at home and I made a longsleeved shortblouse for sunscreen, out of an antique bedsheet with a piece of embroidery that I made the shoulder yoke out of. I wore it on my Paaris vacation and sadly the bedsheet cotton was very hot. Since I was very good at not buying souvenirs I went for the "fabric district" that was mentioned in TheStitchery's video... Luckily I had made lots of space in my luggage 😂 Is there a sort of "fabric district" or are there fabulous fabric shops in Brussels?

What a range of beautiful makes. So excited about what is going to come! ❤ About the Gingham Crisis: Chop it! I think you will never be happy about that dress, even if you are correcting the fit. Maybe you could use the bodice part and turn it into a loose fitting peplum top? Might not be your style though… 😅

That Lockhart is still my favourite and you totally rock it! That's the 'big ticket' item on my upcoming spring/summer sewing list. It's finally warming up down under so I can think about fun, floaty dresses! I think my favourite winter make was my Sinclair Monty pants in a burgandy/maroon linen/tencel (so voting yes to burgandy palissade). They fit like a dream and float on my legs... closely followed by a viscose elasticated skirt (the free Sabina skirt from the little pomegranate - definitely recommend if you're looking for more comfy skirts 😊). Re: gingham crisis... are you a pinafore person? Could it work over a thicker long-sleeve top for winter to fill out the bodice? If not, I vote refashioning it into something you'll wear. A little pocket could also show off the smaller plaid on the Augustina 😊

I love the idea of a sewing journal/ planner. I need to look into what to include.

Yes to gorgeous burgandy palisades 😍

Gingham Crisis: I would probably fold up the dress & keep it in my fabric stash for the next ten years, but I don’t recommend that! I'd say star a new top with the fabric from the skirt. Maybe you can find away of incorporating the smaller check in your design. Good luck!

Re: Gingham Crisis: You could have two tops. You could make a little peplum top from the bodice of the dress, or even cut it at the waistband and have a cropped top. Because the big/little gingham interplay is so cool, and without the skirt to pull it down, the bodice might fit better. That still leaves the yardage from the skirt for another top. Also, congratulations on all the projects you finished this summer! That's a lot of sewing, and so many beautiful items for you and your family and friends.

So many sewists say the same thing about double gauze, I'm bummed. I bought many pieces since I live in Florida and most of our summer feels like 115 degrees here. What do you recommend to make out of it?

I am envious of your ability to sew well-fitted garments, Noémie. It's my dream to have an entirely hand-made wardrobe, but I struggle so much with fitting. It's one of the reasons I'd really like to get some formal education on the subject. I can't wait for you to share what you're learning in school, and I can't wait to see how your Autumn sewing plans turn out. ^_^ Gingham crisis: Chop it up and make the top! :D What have I made this Summer: Plenty of things, but nothing I love, to be honest. This Autumn I'd like to make a pair of pants from PatternAdventure. I have the pattern and fabric already! I'm just nervous to start. 😅 Also, this is unrelated, but I really appreciate when you share your struggles, frustrations, and fails. It makes your videos more personal, and makes me feel better about my own frustrations in sewing! Thanks again for the hard work! -Evan

Hi Noemie! I just watched Maire Colclough make this dress & overalls in a plus size, & they looked great on her too. She had a good suggestion for fluctuating body sizes; she put buckles on the straps (like on a bra strap, but bigger). I thought you might be able to use this tip in a future make. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

very cool! and very relatable worries ^^ i was wondering though what the differences between the costume and the fashion design courses are exactly, and why you prefered the costume one if you're not really planning on being a costume sewist?

Hello Noemie, my name is Winter. It is lovely to meet you here! I am originally from Lake Tahoe, California in the USA but I have moved quite a bit as an adult. Between my husband and me we have lived in 11 of the states including New York & Hawaii. My husband also spent some time in Japan. For now we live in Des Moines, Iowa. My current sewing projects include quilting as well as mending and up cycling castoffs, fabrics and prototypes from fashion designers. It’s a good way to keep textiles out of the waste stream.

Your wife is so sweet to offer the advent calendar for you. What a lovely gesture. Your top turned out beautifully.

Congratulations!! You will do great

Oh I love this too on you Noemie! I’ve been known to piece together TONS of small fabric pieces to get the yardage I need for an item, and I don’t think it’s anything that anyone else notices. And if they do, it’s cos they think it’s a cool design feature 😅 You might resolve your issue with the lining by understitching the lining - I don’t think I saw stitches when you did your close-up? Definitely worth doing if it’s not something that has been done as of yet.

Your cami.looks very nice. I know that you wanted no stitches from the front, however if you added top stitching it would sit very flat. Call it a design feature! Did you stay stitch your bodice front and back? I do that as soon as I cut out the fabric and that helps keep the edges very flat. Such a good pattern to hack! In the past I have made reversible camis, very handy when travelling.

If the blue stitching really bothers you, you can always color it with a marker. I've used a Sharpie to fix stuff like that more than a few times. I've even mixed colors and diluted them in alcohol to get the right shade!

The camisole looks so comfortable, perfect for the hot weather! I always like to use a fun lining, & if you have understitched the seam to the lining, you shouldn't have any trouble with the lining being visible. I wouldn't worry about the visible thread. It's complimentary, & not too noticeable.

It looks great on you. You did a brilliant job on the piecing . It really isn't noticeable at all. Even the back piece which has more parts is fine as the horizontal seam falls at the waist which is tucked in. I really enjoy your channel. You are so down to earth & makes some lovely things. I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on in your costumier course. Can I call it that? My dream 💭 job if I lived my life again. Not starting anything new now😊

Love the cami. In my opinion it is not at all a problem with the blue stitches. You always see those things clearly when you have just sewn something, but other people will not notice it

Hi. I love the colour of the cami top. I would say it’s just a fraction low on the back but it was a first attempt which still looks very good. I also liked your bra that you wore with it. Where did you get it from? As you said you made a size 10, I’m guessing bust wise you are a 34d. Would that be correct? Keep making these great videos😘

So excited for you!! You deserve this. Your sewing is amazing and it really does take a leap of faith as an adult to return to education. You got this ❤ can’t wait to see what you learn!

Congratulations 🎉 this is super exciting! Good luck!

congrats! this does sound so exciting and I'm excited to hear about your future endeavors :)

I’m so excited for you Noémie! Knowing you, I’m sure you’ll do well. Regarding your worries about whether you’ll still enjoy your home sewing, just remember that lots of what you’ll be learning will be skills which will be transferable to your own projects. You’ll probably be able to make them faster and to a higher standard without having to think about it 😃

The part where you said you just have to trust that it's going to work--and if it doesn’t work, you can trust that you'll look out for yourself, is so important! That perspective will serve you well through this and any other difficult or risky endeavor. Congratulations on taking the leap! I hope it's everything you're dreaming of and more! 🎉

There are several (many?) types of sewing: couture, manufacturing, home, assembly line, hand, quilting, etc. Generations back, we learned from others, but now, most of us have to learn on our own. I cannot imagine what a costume design course might cover. Fitting? Making pieces adjustable for multiple wearers? Quick, short cut sewing tricks? Fancy from a distance (i.e. stage)? I imagine it’s going to be an awesome, fascinating challenge! I like the adage “finished is better than perfect.”