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Rebecca, I hate the idea of having to make a toile, and possibly more than one (ugh!). What have you heard about those new AI-assisted services where you enter in a bunch of your measurements, and you pick the neckline you want, the sleeves, the other details (from a library of choices) and voila, it magically generates a pattern for you FROM YOUR measurements, that theoretically should fit perfectly the first time? My gosh, would that be a relief. Have you tried any of them? Could you please? We need a full report. Maybe it's just a fantasy but I would expect this approach to eliminate the parts of sewing I dislike the most.

6:56 I really appreciate the toiling process. I'd love if you could show more of your toiles and tips on toiling! The stitch for bust and waist lines is new to me, love it!

Such a great video! I get so much information from your videos. I often go back and view your older videos as a reference. It's like a library of useful information to help me develop my sewing and wardrobe skills. Also, that set-in sleeve in the jacket is spot-on!

Thank you for doing this, Rebecca. You really are the consummate home garment sewist. I so appreciate your taking the time to put these videos together. For me, they are not only inspirational, but VERY instructive. Oh yes. The information on your blog, along with how well organized and beautifully designed it, is also wonderful. Thanks so much. Oh yeah. Love the look of your Burda jacket. That sleeve was set-in beautifully.

Thank you Rebecca. Great video.

Thanks Rebecca, super helpful and clearly explained. I enjoy your practical and down to earth approach.

What is the purpose of sewing the seam allowance on your muslin blouse? I get everything but that. Its on the collar area rhat you pointed out.

This was very helpful. I'm subscribing right away

i❤ron everything it makes me feel confoftabler.

Thanks Rebecca great tutorial and thank you for sharing your resources with us. Much appreciated. With appreciation Francesca

Puerto Rico in February for my 40th birthday. I better get sewing!

I admire your approach to your sewing. So pragmatic and organized! I’m a beginner sewist but had good success so far so that’s encouraging. Because I’m a beginner my approach is budget driven, that is I’m using thrifted fabric and notions. This is so my mistakes aren’t costly. I’m slowly building up a lovely stash of silks and special fabrics, but it will be a while before I dare to touch them haha😅 I’m in Texas, it’s hot here a lot too so you have me some good ideas there. I’d love to see a video dedicated to dressing for hot climate! I moved to TX from London 4 years ago so I’m still adjusting to the weather. I still have all these beautiful clothes that I will probably never wear again 😢

Lots of great information, thanks! Best wishes landing your dream job!

Enjoy all your videos (can’t wait for Saturdays) and really love your pink linen pants. By chance do you remember where the fabric came from and/ or the name? Thank you!

Great video!

I am just now learning this but after making any pattern adjustments, it is very important to check that the pattern is still balanced. Any small adjustment can knock the pattern off grain and your final garment will not fit properly. I made the Butterick 4659 pants and overall they look great especially for my first time altering a pattern. But now that my skills are improving, I noticed that my pants have a slight pull around the ankle. Before I start making my very first pair of denim jeans, I wanted to get the ankle pulling addressed. That's when I learned about "balancing a pattern." I found that my B4659 pants pattern was totally off balance and it was a total mess lol. The only thing that saved the pants is that they are more on the wide legged side so it masked a lot of my issues. Alexandra Morgan - "Fitting Pants: How to Find the Balance Lines on a Pant Pattern" video was very helpful for balancing my pants pattern. Anyway, I just finished drafting the patterns for my jeans front pocket bag, pocket shield, coin pocket and back pockets. Next I will be working on the jeans yoke and curved waistband. I'm getting so excited. I purchased cotton denim fabric awhile ago and washed it in warm water, but I learn yesterday that it's best to wash cotton fabric in hot water and dry on the hottest setting so that it can get all the shrinking issues out the way. So I had to rewash and dry my fabric. I would be sick if my jeans shrink after I have worked so hard on them.

Some great fitting advice thank you Rebecca. I'm yet to make my own slopers but I think I need to put them on top of my fitting list. Good luck with your job hunting.❤

Thanks, Rebecca. The suggestions will be helpful for developing fitting skills. Best with the job search!

That was such a helpful lesson. I am a seasoned sewist, but I tend to forget the fit tips. Sometimes a small adjustment here and there makes all the difference. I want to be a bit more mindful. Thank you Rebecca and good luck on your interviews.

Your videos are very inspiring to me!! Thank you for sharing your resources. ❤

Hi, thank you for all those tips ! I'm getting better at fitting using almost all your tips, and I would add: keep notes of the adjustment you made, on the pattern pieces and in a notebook (mine is actually an app)

I love your iron. It looks powerful. What is it? I struggle getting a good iron. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks.

Thanks for the great video. What is the marking tool you showed? Something you use for quilting? I don't quilt, but I'm always looking for convenient marking tools for garment sewing.

I love the backround jazz music playing, it's inspiring.

What are the maker of your tweezers? Where did you get them? It doesnt say in the description. Thankyou

Great! I have sewn denim trousers but I have not sewn jeans yet. I’ll definitely come back to this when I do. I really like all the cool details you add.

Beautiful work! The fit is fabulous 😊 For places like that back seam you might try a glue product like Steam-a-Seam. It comes in 1/4” rolls and saves a ton of hand basting.

You really don't need this annoying music!!!!

I really wanted to watch this video and listen to you but the constant playing of music at the same time makes it very challenging.

Rebecca...one door closes and another door opens. It is important... going forward...to complete those six credits and more doors will open. I love your outfit.

I love your channel... I love caftans. Thank you for sharing how to design my own and all the variations to play with. Great channel.

What a great video - thank you so much. I’ve made the Megan Nielsen Ash jeans, which I love and am about to make some more. So many good tips in here! Never seen that tool you used to mark the fly topstitching line - what is that called please? Thanks again from the UK ❤

This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you very much.

I love making jeans, but I use a straight piece for my waistband as my waist to hip ratio is about the same. No curved piece ever fits me. Also, I learned on my first pair from Closet Core Ginger Jeans to sew up the crotch seam and try them on. I always have to pin out any curve on the outer seams to fit my straight torso. Handmade jeans are really fun to sew if you just relax and enjoy the process! Lots of great tips you provided. Glad to find your channel today!

When I make my jeans, I use a twin needle for my top stitching, looks perfect every time, no uneven stitching, looks professional.

Those turquoise jeans came out great 👍🏼. I love the use of selvages! Beautiful job topstitching, too. Topstitching is SO hard for me.😂

Great video Rebecca. I am very inspired now. I have a denim skirt which has been cut out for months so that's now progressed up the list to make. I also have some beautiful natural denim I want to use. Thank you 😊

I was wearing homade jeans today to a quilt retreat. A lady came up and ask me where I got my jeans as she thought they fit and looked so nice and wanted to get a pair. She was so disappointed when I told her I made them as she did not want to try sewing jeans. Amazing the magic of sewing and being able to get a perfect fit. Loved your video. My jeans were sort of like the ones you sewed with the wide legs but a Simplicity pattern I got a few years ago.

What a brilliant vlog - fantastic tools and aides and how you have improvised with the hammer and the piece of wood. I just love watching your vlogs. Love everything you bring to the sewing community. Thank you Rebecca With love Francesca ❤

Thanks for this wealth of information Rebecca. My next project is to make my very first pair of denim jeans. I have the same undyed cream denim fabric as you have, and I purchased brass/gold hardware. Maybe I am old school, but I am going to attempt to add the rivets in the corner of the coin pocket and the top and bottom of the pocket curves. I purchased all my supplies several months ago so after watching this video I think I have everything I need. I'm drafting a jean pattern using my Butterick 4659. I hope that my jeans turn out as beautiful as your jeans. My vision is to make a matching denim vest.

Thanks for all these great tips. It is nice know that the California jeans pattern has great instructions. It is going on my "to sew list," as well as the Tabor top you are wearing. I like the wide V-neck detail and the fabrics that you sewed it in. I just had shoulder surgery, so I won't be sewing for awhile, but I can still watch videos and plan! Thanks, Rebecca.

Haven’t sewn jeans yet, but I have sewn a denim skirt, which was a great way to learn how to sew with denim. I agree, I love how denim wears as it ages, making it more beautiful and interesting - I do love your oldest pair! I also love all of them in different ways - thanks for the pattern and fabric suggestions, and the tips and tricks.

Glad to hear you and family are ok after Milton. Love the tutorial part. It was great. Thanks for sharing.

I hope this video means you and your family are safe from hurricane Milton. Your ideas and brilliant sewing is such an inspiration to me. I have made a couple of pair of jeans, but sadly I have gained weight and they no longer fit. So I have everything I need and laid out to start cutting another pair. I thought I would try the Worker Trouser from the Modern Sewing Co. a British company. Thank for sharing!

I love your cardigan. Thanks for sharing the fabric used. Good luck with finishing your degree and job search. I completed my degree 17 years later than I should have but it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

The best introduction to books about pattern drafting I have watched ! You gave very good information and the flip thru sections .. loved it how you gave a brief on each book . New subscriber to your channel

Hi Rebecca, it’s sad that some companies don’t value life experience. I’d understand it if the job involved putting peoples lives on the line 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s their loss though and it’s now opening up new opportunities for you. As one door closes, another opens. It’s meant to be 💞💞 I’ve just started a new job in a completely new field to me. I cared for my mum for 4 years and have been working in retail all of my adult life until then. My mum went into long term care so I found myself unemployed and unable to return to retail because of a life changing injury a few years ago. It was a scary, no, terrifying time. I’m 55 and disabled and thought no-one would employ me, but I have now found a job as a companion with elderly and vulnerable people and I love it. The right job will come along, just keep looking 😄💞

Your college degree shouldn’t matter any longer after many years in business. That is crazy. Great advice I’ve heard from a business expert is that AI won’t take jobs, it’s the people that know how to use AI will be the future. Maybe a time for learning a new skill? Good luck to you and so happy you’re going to finish your degree.

Your videos are so inspiring. You are honest with yourself and humble enough to go back to College to complete your degree. I'm sure you will have no problem finding the right job for you or starting your own business soon. I love the outfit you made and are wearing. It's so chic and inspiring. 👌

I have am retired now but have been where you are trying to find job. Currently my daughter who had a great job is looking for a job as her company just let 100 people go so I keep giving her encouragement that she will find a job. I love your attitude about your degree. Sounds like you are going to take some really nice classes that will be fun for you.