Felicity Duke - Sewing
Felicity Duke - Sewing
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My designer summer hat sew a long.(free pattern)
I am excited to share with you my very special hat pattern, I designed thirteen years ago.
You will need to make pattern pieces as follows:-
Hat crown or lid, cut one circle 12" diameter
Cut one in outer fabric and one in lining
Hat brim- cut four in outer fabric and cut two in stiff interfacing
Brim template PDF below
drive.google.com/file/d/1nH9haYTOveHFwsNnghVT0XdE3rau-2_t/view?usp=sharing
Hat band: - 24" x 3".
Cut one in outer, one in lining and one soft cotton interfacing.
Plus one more for bow (optional)
Brim binding: - 2" x 28" cut two on the bias.
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NINE dresses, tops and several hacks to share from this ONE pattern - McCalls 7969
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A few of my favourite sewing things
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Wool pressing mat www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402398179449 Head torch www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293660867679?hash=item445f8d3c5f:g:l3YAAOSwej1f20W8 Flat head pins www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162066558016?epid=2256112239&hash=item25bbeb6c40:g:l-UAAOSwVDJeQ78U electric scissors www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X1PQ69N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fiskars Scissors www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293222837948? Scissor...
Bunting - Sew Along - Using 5" Charm Squares
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For the bunting I made, I used 80" of 1" bias binding, to this I cut off 1 turned over side. On my bunting there are 14 pennants which means from a charm pack of 42 squares you can make 3 rows of bunting this length or longer if you space the pennants out further. Happy Sewing! Kaffe Fassett - charm squares www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333972117585?hash=item4dc24a1851:g:OxoAAOSw2aNggpwp www.ebay.co.uk/it...
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My Fabulous OVERSIZED coat - Pattern Review - Burda style 103
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Pattern Review of waikerie shirt by Muna & Broad
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3. Final bag making tutorial.

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  • @sheilaokelly6022
    @sheilaokelly6022 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very useful thank you. How did you choose the circumference of the yoga band?

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I measure my waist and use that length minus a couple inches.

  • @lucianahaingura1128
    @lucianahaingura1128 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you mom ❤

  • @kittybrowning
    @kittybrowning 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm very new to sewing and I'm really struggling with some bits I've been trying to make a wrap style top but I don't want it crossed over to high up I don't mind showing a bit of cleavage the issues I'm having atm is that it seams to gape at the neck line I do the top then I add binding round the neck line a wide binding I'm wondering if it gaps because I need to use elastic in it or a bust adjustment/ I'm from the uk too

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Kitty! It’s hard for me to say without seeing it on you. Can you tell me the number or name of pattern you are using?

  • @212adele
    @212adele หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation, thank you!

  • @marymary5494
    @marymary5494 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your dress is stunning. I’m fascinated to watch your smocking how to. 💕

  • @marymary5494
    @marymary5494 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delightfully plump. I love it.

  • @mariarojas9917
    @mariarojas9917 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you use elastic in the bottom

  • @cor3944
    @cor3944 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The dress and the fabric look gorgeous and they look girgeous on you ❤ Thank you

  • @bridgetbrock1797
    @bridgetbrock1797 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What type of thread do you use once you get to the embroidery part?

  • @Tonie-Carol
    @Tonie-Carol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inventive. You squeezed out every penny worth of pattern in delightful ways. You got style lady!!!!!!

  • @elizabethsaint5804
    @elizabethsaint5804 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Did you make the grey patterned top you wore at the beginning of the video? If so, how do you do an fab on knit?

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Elizabeth! Please can you repeat question as I’m not sure I can read it correctly. Thank you!

  • @kendramanuel968
    @kendramanuel968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Girl!!! What a beautiful tutorial ❤

  • @nynurse2
    @nynurse2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love ❤️ these! Thank you 🙏 for this lesson! ❤

  • @jeannettehirst5489
    @jeannettehirst5489 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You look stunning in your Zadie hope mine will look as good 😊X

  • @user-cx6cp3bw8x
    @user-cx6cp3bw8x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely tops. Love the colors and fabric.

  • @user-cx6cp3bw8x
    @user-cx6cp3bw8x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video. Ive watched it 4 times. Still having trouble grasping how to position the neck band at the front edges. Your corners are so nice and flat and even. What do you mean when you say bring the band down a quarter inch & hand sew the band? Im so confused how to make the neck band lie flat and straight where attached to the front bodice bands...your peach sweater is so pretty on you!

  • @eburns2772
    @eburns2772 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Ms Duke. 😊

  • @allangradus1917
    @allangradus1917 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What dress pattern is this?

  • @ThreadTalesandThrills
    @ThreadTalesandThrills 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an amazing teacher! I have a ton of my husbands old work shirts and this will be my first project, thank you so much ❤

  • @wordsigns7841
    @wordsigns7841 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, the best part is when you explained that more than 2” inches difference was a clue. I’m petite and I’ve always had gaping. You can’t tell I need a full bust adjustment b/c , it’s not that my bust is so large really, but my torso, the bones that build my torso is tiny. I have also a 4” difference between my upper bust and lower bust.

  • @sleeplesscrafter
    @sleeplesscrafter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video! I have seen where people smock using elastic thread in the bobbin. What do you prefer?

  • @joanleinweber3541
    @joanleinweber3541 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You chose the wrong color of fabric to show what you're doing. Very busy and lots of color!

  • @Kate-ts3xs
    @Kate-ts3xs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much! This was EXACTLY what I needed!

  • @aiomah
    @aiomah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @edwinsorensen8250
    @edwinsorensen8250 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I so appreciate your "pin the hell out of it", your delightful explanations, and easy to follow directions. Please keep posting.

  • @damlakacmaz8743
    @damlakacmaz8743 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Girl you are so funny and video flows but i watched video hoping you will show how to adjust bust... ofc i know i need it.

  • @user-zl3ub7sl9i
    @user-zl3ub7sl9i 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, unfortunately only criticism is your presentation. Please remember we want to see how to make the stocking, too many times we were looking at you rather than what you were doing.

  • @Louise-xr5ok
    @Louise-xr5ok ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a toile of this today , the top is too big but the bottoms fit nicely. I made a size 18, is there a way I can put a smaller top on the bottoms ?

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      It may be possible but I’m not sure! You have to be careful otherwise you will have the problem I had with getting it off. Have you actually sewn the top to the bottoms yet? If not you would be better to do that first as you could lose vital undressing space. Also don’t forget there is a very long tie so you can really pull in the waist with that. Let me know if you need more help. X

  • @jakea1035
    @jakea1035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way the "smocking" gives this garment shape.

  • @Annie261.
    @Annie261. ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much!

  • @YouwalkereTube
    @YouwalkereTube ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it looks great & not like a pj top! ❤️

  • @allieg6401
    @allieg6401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok so i actually just came here to learn how to do a FBA even though i didnt think i needed one and i dont really sew - i just like to learn. BUT i learnt why i have gaping issues around my arms in some not strech tops and the ONE dress i tried to make - appart drom the bust line sitting too high and being too small too even with added adjustment LOL. SO ALL THAT being said i probably do need a FBA. Thank you for all the extra info thats NEVER provided like the how and why! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @victoriafrances2432
    @victoriafrances2432 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is the red print you are wearing in the video; you look great in it! I going out now to shop for some similar yardage to make my own dress!

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Victoria! Thank you for liking my red dress. The fabric came from India. If you search on Indian cotton on eBay, you should find it.

  • @christinewalsh7262
    @christinewalsh7262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful. Would love to see the full video from star to finish please.

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for liking the little smocked dress. Yes I may video the whole thing being made sometime. I started my channel over lockdown when my classes stopped. Now I’m back to teaching I’m finding it hard to find time but I will be back.

  • @itsjuliaaaaaaa
    @itsjuliaaaaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pretty sure I saw your post with the pink dress in one of my sewing groups!!! I'm obsessed with all of them and the hacks oh my goodness!!! I can't wait to get home so I can make some cardigans and pullovers now 😍😍😍 thank you so much for this video!!! ❤

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I’m a member of several sewing groups on Facebook, so it’s possible.

  • @miric6224
    @miric6224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liberty of London. Fabric. Delightful prints and perfect weight for smocking, at least hand smocking.

  • @sallypavey4665
    @sallypavey4665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. I love this smocking. How did you smock the sleeves please? I am an eager to learn mature beginner. I am making the same dress.

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sally! The sleeves are smocked in the same way but with just 5 rows of gathering. Like you pulled gathering up to match the yoke width, pull sleeve gathering same size as sleeve band. Hope that helps.

    • @sallypavey4665
      @sallypavey4665 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@felicityduke-sewing6623thank you very much. You have been so helpful.

  • @doritacardona1048
    @doritacardona1048 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I Will try it

  • @juliarushing1920
    @juliarushing1920 ปีที่แล้ว

    great hat! I'd love to see more hats too. thanks!

  • @catherinea.b.7426
    @catherinea.b.7426 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect example to inspire to do FBAs!

  • @nlyn8379
    @nlyn8379 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’r a dear! That is a great visual! You just save many of us lots of time money and frustration!

  • @tracycook7355
    @tracycook7355 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank yiu. I never knew smocking could be done on my sewing Machine Now subscribing to channel

  • @Mhe25
    @Mhe25 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are inspiring me😊❤

  • @patgriffiths4772
    @patgriffiths4772 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you.

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soo happy it was helpful. There are a lot of videos about that explain how to do a FBA but not soo many explain why you may need one. X

  • @eileenmuccillo5278
    @eileenmuccillo5278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can you tell me how to do this for a baby boy romper ( for a christening)

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Eileen, I suggest you smock in a strip rather than part of the garment then just add the section to yoke. Hope that helps.

  • @trudyberry3267
    @trudyberry3267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation, very helpful thank you. I enjoy reading the auto transcript on videos and I had such a good laugh because when you make up your toile, apparently you use an old "sheep". The visual of that in my mind was hilarious. Love your videos.💜

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! That’s hilarious, I will have to get my diction in order. X

  • @Jasleberry
    @Jasleberry ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your no BS approach! As a new sewist I am definitely wary of doing an FBA but you have explained perfectly well the issues I've been having and how to fix them! Thank you!! I shall be subscribing to your channel now!

  • @sus8e462
    @sus8e462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this--your explanation/demo is sorely needed--wish I'd paid attention decades ago (I was size 8, 32DD) and tiny back, so shirts never fit! When I would try it, I was so much happier! I'm now about the same size as you now, and think FBA is even more critical! So sad women think their body is the reason for poor fit or clothes are meant to gap & wrinkle oddly & not realize off the rack clothing is made for profit, not a good fit!!

    • @felicityduke-sewing6623
      @felicityduke-sewing6623 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are soo right! I often see peeps wearing a dress or blouse that really doesn’t fit them properly and looks soo uncomfortable. It’s a sad story! X

  • @tiffanymurphy6328
    @tiffanymurphy6328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Beautiful. You did a GORGEOUS job.

  • @gladyscarrizo2400
    @gladyscarrizo2400 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cómo lo puedo encontrar