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McCall’s 7386: The best pattern of the year!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- Some of my 9th graders made this gorgeous dress, and now it’s my turn! It’s also my first time ordering fabrics online, with mixed results. Let me show you the fabrics I ordered as well as some quick tips and techniques to make this beautiful dress or tank top and skirt. You’ll love the results!
McCall’s 7386 - simplicity.com/mccalls/m7386
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MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2
My serger - an old Kenmore
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0:00 Intro
2:32 Buying Fabric Online
5:15 Cutting the Tank and Skirt
6:14 Getting Ready to Sew
8:19 First Sewing Step
12:51 1st Fitting
17:11 2nd Fitting
18:54 What NOT to do!
20:17 Finishing Edges
22:05 Choosing the Needle and the Stitch
22:55 Hemming the Edges
26:15 Elastic Waist
30:54 Tank Top and Skirt are Done!
32:15 The Dress Fabric
33:03 One Change!
33:43 Cutting the Dress
34:26 Serging the Dress
35:07 Prepping the Hem
36:18 Armholes and Neckline with Elastic
39:34 Hemming the Dress
40:27 Done!
I have been sewing forever. Never once did I think to cut right sides facing and pin right away. Game changer
My roommate and I dreamed that up in college! Back in early 60’s! We’d also make reversible vests. I can’t remember how we did them! Lol
My roommate and I dreamed that up in college! Back in early 60’s! We’d also make reversible vests. I can’t remember how we did them! lol
You should find a dress this simple with short sleeves, some of us older ladies don't want to show that much of our arms as they are not as nice looking or toned as they once were.🥴 Please find a pattern for us! 😊
I am also older and don't like to show my arms and this is what I'm going to do with this pattern. I'll choose a sleeve from a tee shirt I've already made and like and add it to this pattern. Easier than you think, I've done it many times. It's best to make a muslin first with some scrap fabric because sometimes you might have to use a different seam allowance or ease the sleeve in slightly more or less but it does work. This is such a nice pattern I am looking forward to giving it a go. Good luck!
You can place a t shirt you like over it and modify the pattern
Embrace what you have. 😊
Yes I am 78 plus size I'm afraid. It's been so hot would love a tea length dress like this but don't know about plus sizes
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@@myraloftis-ed1mv unfortunately McCalls doesn't cater for plus sizes. Some of the independent pattern companies do though. The 'Own Your Magic Dress' by Pattern Emporium is a similar style knit dress with sleeves and goes up to size 30.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, your students are lucky to have you. What a fun, simple summer dress, skirt & top!
Oh! I wish I had had a home economics teacher who had actually been a sewer! Your students are blessed!
Oh my goodness, no sleeves, no pockets or zippers, this newbie might just branch out and try this! Thanks so much for sharing this with us and also your elasticized neck and arm holes - they really do look amazing!❤
Have a Kenmore that I bought off the Sears “sale “ table for $50 36 years ago. Best machine ever.
You, young lady are a brilliant teacher. Enjoyed this! 👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
We viewers are very, very fortunate to have you. It's amazing to have your experience with what was successful for your students over the past year, your own appreciation of the pattern, your experience shopping for fabrics, AND a step-by step sewing tutorial for different options with the pattern. I love the shape of this pattern and how easy it is. Yup! It's in my cart to purchase. Thank you, Catherine!
Hi Catherine, I'm voting for you to keep the long length of the skirt and just wear it that way since you love it!
And it's beautiful!
I concur, + it makes you look 6 feet tall
Wear it every where!❤
I agree - definitely keep it long 😍
Those dresses turned out great and look stylish. I'm 73 and still like the sleeveless dresses and with a lightweight cardigan or make a short jacket to wear.
Excellent showing of the physical technique of your hands and fingers to move the fabric evenly. Thanks, and the outfits are beautiful!
I always learn something when I watch your video.
Also wanted to add, that about a dozen years ago, I started using thrifted scarves and fabric scraps with the ends finished to wrap gifts instead of gift paper and was just boxing up Christmas paper to give away when I saw you using it to make patterns. I was using wax paper for that, but now I will keep some gift wrap to make pattern dupes from my favorite clothes. Thanks for that tip!
@@tsarchasm8492 Thanks! That tip actually comes from Alicia @ThoughtfulCreativity. I’ve been using gift wrap ever since I saw her doing it!
Love the long length. It's perfect!
Catherine, I like you what sew, but mostly, I love the bubbly enthusiasm of your videos! Much love from another Canadian sewing femme, here in Montreal, also named Catherine- spelled the correct way like you ;-)
WOW, you’re right, that IS a useful pattern! Thanks for making all the variations, each one is really fantastic. I like your fabric choices too, it’s always the prints that make the clothes “ours” and no one else’s. You need a white belt for the set!
@@lobodo988 Yes, you’re right about the belt!
I love the butterfly dress the best, it looks so classy with the black background, but both outfits are adorable. I may have to get this pattern and get my serger to the shop for a good cleaning and oil job. I have not made any clothing for myself in many, many years, but you have inspired me to go back and give it a try. Thank You for the boost, I need it! 😃
I always feel I’ve learned something from your videos. You’re a great teacher.
I was blessed with a free serger. It is old but works great
An old serger that works is a GOOD serger
V pretty, love your work, Catherine :) I've sewn since before I was old enough for school, 50+yrs & never needed an overlocker. I get that some ppl benefit from them, but u have to like the finish they give. Nowadays here in Australia, most ppl only see mass-produced o/seas made clothing due to our nearness to Bangladesh, India & China. Local designers & makers frequently shut down as they can't compete. Customers have little to no experience of locally produced, high quality or handmade clothing - much less haute couture (YT garment 'tours' by couture author Claire Shaeffer are lovely btw) so when some YT channels say "serging gives a 'high-end finish'," ppl believe them. It gives me the hee-bees that a) it looks cheap imho & b) they're promoting a look made by near-enslaved women & children as high-end. Admittedly, I do sometimes desire a shiny new toy, but while my sewing machines already do many alternative stretch stitches; e.g. stem stitch (what u call 'lightning'), zig-zag, overcast, multi-step zig-zag & more & I might just stick with my sturdy & repairable old vintage ladies & dream about that $12,000 new 7-needle embroidery machine from Janome instead lol.
Thank you for saying some things I have been thinking about sergers. Why do I need one when I have zigzag stitches and know how to finish seams in other ways? Im not in a high-speed sewing contest.
Mood fabrics is usually good with their fabrics, but I would recommend using a virtual card when purchasing. It saved me when I think their site got hacked and the number was stolen on two occasions. They denied it, of course. I’m glad you’re showing your boo-boos and how you fixed them! Makes us all feel better about ours 😊 I’ve had good luck with Eloflex thread and a straight stitch if you don’t have a lightning stitch (I have only vintage machines).
My bank also said never use a bank debit card that is linked to your account.
I've been sewing since the 70's and I have a serger and I have to say, I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you. Also, I notice the loops hanging off the serged edges...thanks for normalizing this. Some of the groups I'm in, in Facebook ,people are super sticklers for
no loops. But I see, how it really doesn't matter if you're folding the edges in to hem them. At least not for a garment you make for yourself! And they looked amazing. If you have lots of dresses that are shorter than them why not keep the longer ones for just something different. They look great!!
Your instructions are the best I've seen on You Tube. Particularly the elastic instructions. So many other you-tubers go fast, don't explain and leave out instructions, I assume because they think you can get the "general idea". Sometimes, If I had a general idea, I wouldn't be watching an entire video. Thanks so much!
You can make the garments in both the shorter and longer lengths, since they can be made so quickly and easily! That way you have the best of both.😊
Absolutely fantastic methods. Serging is rather new to me and I am most appreciative of your clever tips. I forget how fortunate we are in USA to have so many wonderful choices of fabric . Hoe lucky we are. Thanks for your helpful hints.
Great shortcuts. I run a non-profit sewing studio and after one serger was damaged with pins, I now have a rule of no pins, only clips near the sergers. I have 6 Brother sergers, 1 Kenmore 1 Bernina and 1 Singer ProFinish. Loved the fabrics you selected.
I love clips. They just seem to be faster to work with.
@@sewjostudio that’s a great rule!
Love the second dress more and thank you for the armhole and neckline finishing tips. Thank you! For the first dress, skip the belt as it cuts you in half. It is so fun. I’m learning so much from you. Your voice and style of teaching is easy to understand and not music 🎶 is the best! After all, we don’t come to tutorials to hear music. You are awesome 😎!
this sounds crazy, but i absolutely love the sound of your scissors at 15:21! reminds me of those great childhood times spent with my mom while working on all kinds of sewing projects. thanks for great tutorials and the fond memories.
@@jennifer_452 haha, I know exactly what you mean! I remember that sound from my childhood too. 🥰
The dress neckline and armholes sewn with elastic looks great. Thanks for sharing & teaching.
I love them both, but the butterfly dress turned out just beautiful! Living in central Florida, these are the type of dresses I need! Thanks, Catherine! ❤🦋
Things I learned - serge with the front up and the elastic technique. Thank you! 🍄🌻
Hands up for the old kenmore machines!! Both my sewing and serger are 80’s kenmore. Both still going and loved.
That’s a nice pattern definitely makes a lovely garment. It’s funny how the change of fabric takes it from day to night wear.
The elastic edging is wonderful. Being old school I figured you would do a facing. I the elastic idea much better!
Hi Catherine, thank you for sharing your beautiful video. Your makes were so looking awesome. I’m always looking out for your videos. I love everything you do on TH-cam videos with all your creative. I really love them and I really enjoy all the time. Thank you so much for sharing keep us posted for more of your awesome videos.❤❤❤❤❤
I love watching your channel. Always inspired. You give such great tips on making things look good. So glad I found your channel. Keep up the great content. So many people can benefit from your sewing wisdom. Thanks
Thank you, Catherine, for showing us how to put the narrow elastic in the neckline & armholes. I make loads of knit tops but usually bind the necks. I'm going to try elastic!
Katherine, your idea of adding elastic to the necklace is pure genius. I made the pattern and hacked the top to add sleeves. The pattern is amazing! Thank you.
Simplicity 8595 is as simple as this dress for the person who commented about not wanting to show her arms however the way you did this dress taught me something new I never thought about using the elastic for the neckline or the arm holes that is beautiful. I'm definitely going to be making this I'm going to cut it out today I have the pattern and I have some lovely units. Thanks for a wonderful video .
Love the dress! The elastic neck and arm finish does make it look ready made.
I love the way you finished the armholes and neckline of that beautiful dress. I wil try that for sure!
I put an order for this pattern today. It reminds me of a maxi dress I had in the 70s.
I watched your video, bought the pattern and sewed it up today. I used your elastic armhole and neckline method and love the results I got! Such a pretty edge that lays flat against the body. Most comfortable dress I own!
I’m new to serging, so to see how to assemble a simple top or dress via serging is so fab! You’ve taken the mystery out of sewing with knits as well. I look forward to each new episode you publish. Thank you so much
What a joyful journey that was, Catherine! So enjoyed it! Thanks for encouraging us to try different finishing methods, and for all the tips and tricks along the way! Enjoy your gorgeous, comfy new outfits! From another Canadian Catherine😊
Back in college (1963-66) I would make a dress in 2 hours with set in sleeves, zipper, interfacing. Ha! Those were the days!!!
I love the flower fabric!
You are a great teacher. Making I fun and giving good reasoning to your students. Many of them will probably make many items of clothing over their lifetime simply because you taught the right / way and made it simple and fun.
I love your sewing lessons.
If you ever buy fabric online again. I suggest Fabric Mart I love the way Fabric Mart displays it's fabrics. I have bought knits from Girl Charlee and been really happy too.
Fabric Mart is pretty good most of the time. I’ve gotten their mystery boxes with mixed results.
@@theresaanndiaz3179 ok, I will definitely try them out!
Catherine!!!! ❤ amazing job and thanks for all the tips the black one IS fabulous
This was such an insightful video on quick sewing with knits! So many gems!
Wow! Looks great on you! Love this simple pattern, it's timeless!
Yes, keep it long. You have so many midi length skirts, at least that I've seen. It does look so pretty on you and the length is good for large pattern.
I wish I had had you as a sewing instructor when I was in school! But I am old enough to be your mother!
I just finished a tiered skirt made from three thrifted shirts and love it! It's a summer skirt and I have a few flannels to make another one for the fall with a pair of jeans. So fun! Thanks for all your videos!
Love this! I just ordered the fabric and pattern. Can’t wait to see it. Thanks
Loving the butterfly print!
Beautiful dresses made with gorgeous fabrics. Another wonderful tutorial full of tips. Thank you so much, I have learnt so much from you.
Excellent teacher and fun pattern!
Thanks for the wonderful tip about using the elastic around neck and armholes. I’m going to try that next garment
I really like the blouse you are wearing that you upcycled! It looks so comfortable. Thank you for your video!
That was a winner! Stunning. Thank you.
Love the long skirt, had to watch this 2x cuz I was skipping ads the excitement got me lol love your sewing style, I’m in the US, wish I could take your 9th grade sewing class ❤️😇❤️
You give the best tips and tricks. I learn so much from every video! Thank you!❤️
Love the dress prints wow it fits like a glove. Thanks for this tutorial the tips and tricks are great
Another super video - thank you - absolute pleasure to watch!
Thank you so much for your video. I loved watching your process. I'm so so grateful you searched for a great low price serger, with links to both countries. I need to choose a special gift for me and I think this may be it! Thank you, thank you.
I really appreciated your fitting tips and I LOVE the end results!
So funny, I just bought that fabric at Joanne's to make a summer top with! Really just stopped by to say I love to watch you teach. You don't overwhelm new psoists with too much information, but you are still giving skill builders at every point. Things like always pushing your seams to the back, that kind of thing really elevates people's items from homemade to handmade.
So beautiful! Love them both!
I just found you and thank the lord. I've been wanting to use my serger more. This pattern looks like it will be a great start! Thank you for your video, I'll be checking out the other videos you have available.
I purchased the Brother serger you recommended in February. It’s my first serger and I’m very happy with it. Reasonably priced and makes such a big difference sewing knits. I used to avoid them but I whipped myself up a dress last week in about an hour. I vote for the long skirt.
Thank you for this video❤❤❤ I have this pattern in my stash for a while. Now I will surely make it
I really enjoyed seeing the cutting and construction on the top, the skirt, and the dress. Very helpful techniques shown in this video. The top and skirt were very pretty. It’s wonderful when you can mix and match new pieces with items you’ve already got. I do love the black dress with its lovely butterflies. It looks summery and could be worn with a cardigan or other wrap if it gets too chilly at nighttime. A pair of shoes, a bag and off you go to dinner.😊
I love this pattern also! I have made it so many times, especially the skirt, it's so easy and flattering. Your videos are awesome!❤
So cute-that long dress!! Wow
Great tips for serging and making a gorgeous dress! Thank you!
I love the colors on dress/top fabric
Beautiful! and like you said, those fabrics will pack wonderfully in a suitcase.
The tip to watch for quality used machines and sergers is spot on. If you have the time to watch, bargains can be found.
What a fantastic tutorial both garments are great but the butterfly dress is exceptional the colours suit you to a t !thankyou
I have a 20-year-old Kenmore serger and it's a work horse. I might try making this for my wife as I'm trying to make more clothes, I'm going to try the elastic in the seams too. that looks nice.
Fabulous video, love them both. Definitely getting this pattern, I'll use the heck out of that tank top!!! Thank you Catherine, I really enjoy watching you, I wish you were my neighbor so I could bother you every day for sewing help!!! 😆🥰
Just discovered you and your channel and immediately subscribed. I like your style of teaching! Both outfirs are beautiful. Im 67, been sewing since age 9 and learned several new techniques just by watching this tutorial! I still make sleeveless garments and own several lightweight and denim jackets. Yes to cover arms and since i run cold, its a double win. Thank you for all your efforts in producing your video. Cant wait to look at past productions!
@@carolgoff4317 So happy you found me!
Absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth doing. Love 💕 the longer lengths on you!
Great idea to pin before picking up..i love that
Love this pattern it’s so cute
I have that beautiful McCalls sewing pattern as well , i had it in my stash for 7 years & ❤ it , great choice ❤👍🏾
Hi Catherine. Thankyou so much for all your useful videos. I spent yesterday sewing, moving from my sewing machine to serger. I worked on 11 items. My favourite was changing the scratchy neck and straps on a camisole. I used the neck edging you used on the Chelsea t-shirt a year ago. A fantastic result. Thankyou😊 Christine
Eleven items! That's what I call a great day! Well done!
Love your two outfits. They look great on you. I vote to keep the long length for the skirt.
Love the tip to cut and immediately pin. I've been sewing for longer than I care to say and have never heard that before. There's always something new to learn.
I do have a comment on how you sew the turned neck, armhole and the tiny hem. You would be better off to stitch the final line of stitching with the right side of the garment up, rather than working on the inside. Because the dogfeeds pull the fabric along a little faster, the side facing them will be ever so slightly smaller and the finished edge will tend to roll towards that. So, sew with the right side up and the edge will roll slightly to the inside. Every have a t-shirt on which the hem keeps flipping up. That's why that happens.
I have had the same problem with the neckline edge rolling out. My question is when you sew front side up, are you pinning first in order to have an even amount folded under? Sewing it from the backside makes it easier to see how much you have turned under but that flipping out of the neckline doesn’t look nice. Thank you for the tip!
@@gisellemineur821 Sur, you could pin. I think that basting is even better. Mind you, by finishing the edge and folding it carefully, I've managed to do neither. That's much harder to do on a curved edge though.
New sub here! Your teaching style is wonderful - especially as you verbalize the thought process for the dos and don’ts. I’ve been sewing for over 60 years but have shied away from knits after several failed attempts. I just purchased my 1st serger and you’ve given me the confidence to try knits again! Your students are lucky to have you - glad some schools are still teaching these valuable skills. Great easy pattern - I’ll be picking that up today! Wish me luck!
@@CraftAddictedWendy Good luck, Wendy!!
love the fabric from Joanne's and the dress came out great! wonderful pattern
youre amazing such a great teacher
I like your channel and really enjoy your positive attitude that cheers a can do it approach. I've been looking for a tank top dress pattern for a long time. Thank you for sharing the pattern number.
Can’t believe I JUST saw you post!! So cool.
Thanks for being FIRST!
Very helpful for me as I get back to sewing. Thank you.
Stunning. Love the green dress Noticed the butterfly on the watch also 👍🧵🌺
Love the long black dress! Gorgeous! Great pattern. The narrow elastic worked great. I’ll have to remember that technique. I am a total lover of sergers. That’s why I have 2 sergers, one threaded with white thread, the other with black thread. I do hate rethreading them. My only pet peace with sergers.
Absolutely amazing. Fantastic hints and tips. I'm really, really struggling with knits so I think I'll use some of your ideas. I assume the type of knit will have different results. Thanks again.
The dress looks fabulous on you. You will get so much wear out of it for sure. Casual and dressy. 👍🏼
Love the dress and the top/skirt, tool Most of my knit patterns have bands or binding for the neckline and armholes, but I’m definitely going to try using your narrow elastic technique. It’s a beautiful finish. Thanks, Catherine!
The skirt is lovely long and you can pair it with so many of the lovely colours in the skirt. I’m a fan of long skirts myself but it’s what you are comfortable with that matters.
Excellent tip with the elastic.
My husband bought me a Husqvarna Amber Air 400s Serger for my birthday 2 years ago so I gifted my old Singer Serger to my BBF. She has never used it because she is literally afraid of it. It’s a serger not a bomb! 🤣🤣🤣
@@valeriecritchlow2679 🤣 🤣 🤣
The black print fabric is beautiful!