I truly appreciate and enjoy your teaching style. I am watching the entire 8 videos and then will go back and try my hand at making this really cute top. I'm an old lady, recently retired, who tried to teach myself to sew a top years ago. It was a complete disaster, and I was so frustrated and disappointed that I never tried again. I've recently started learning piecing quilts by videos, and kind of accidentally found your series of 8 videos to sew this top. For my learning style, I like how you separated each learning step in this process into individual videos. This is so much better than rewinding and fast forwarding to find what I need to review or follow along. It seems like I'm right there in a class with you. Also seems like you're answering my questions just about the time I ask them. I'm feeling pretty confident and hopeful about this project. And I can't wait to do this!!! Wish me luck! Thank you! Thank you! You are a gifted teacher!
Great refresher on Sewing a simple blouse with a commercial pattern. I have been Sewing almost 60 years but I always enjoy learning new tricks. Thanks.
Vanessa, your top turned out just lovely! I find myself wanting to do this sew-a-long just for the fun of doing it with everybody else! I never knew about glue basting until you taught us in the quilt club; and I never thought about using it for garment basting before until I saw this video. Just a genius idea! No pins to stab you or get in the way of your sewing. I remember, when I was young, seeing my mom attempt to apply a bias binding to something with a million pins sticking out of it, and it always brought her to tears, because it would end up all wonky. Wouldn't she have been thrilled to know about the glue basting thing?! She's almost 91 and she doesn't sew too much anymore. But she would just be thrilled to know about this tip. Like I said before, I always learn something new from you; keep up the good work!
I also bought your measuring tape. I used to sew for myself and for my daughter. I enjoyed this series and learned some new tips and tricks. Please continue these kinds of tutorials. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into them. From one teacher to another, you're a great teacher.
I'm just getting started into sewing. I have made 3 pair of leggings so far. I decided to watch ALL of the 6214 videos before even starting this project. I definitely feel more confident about making a shirt. Thank you so much! I can't wait to get started.
Hi Vanessa! While I didn't actually participate in the sew along I watched every video, you provided great tips, tricks, and overall education in these 8 videos - thank you for taking the time to make the videos, I will feel more confident as I embark on more garment sewing.
I ordered the pattern and bought some lovely challis at my local fabric store. I cannot wait to sew this top with you Vanessa. I've sewn for many years, but have picked up bad habits along the way. Looking forward to getting back to the basics. PLEASE consider doing more videos like these. I absolutely love your teaching style.
Thank you so much for this step-by-step, detailed tutorial. I am so grateful as I'm a beginner sewer and I don't think I could have successfully made this shirt without your help. I lucked out that I had just bought this pattern on sale at Joanne Fabrics and did a search to try to find help and came across your video. I've made the top three times so far and learned so much each time I made it. Thanks again!
Must admit I thought that the videos were extra long but you covered alot of things that were confusing to me due to the instructions. So I'm so glad that I took the time to watch them. You cleared up alot of things. So thank you for everything and keep up the good work. Looking forward to more!
A BIG THANK YOU Vanessa for taking time from your busy schedule to do this SEW A LONG! You have helped SO many of us! I am thankful for ALL the kindness and Generosity of the sewing community on social media. God Bless You!!
Hi Vanessa I’m a beginner level sewist…I just purchased the B6214 and I’m going to use a poly-cotton fabric from my stash. I watch all 8 videos through and took note…now I will start again and make this top along with you. I appreciate your teaching style it fits my learning style just fine. I’m starting at 60 thank you for helping me on my garment sewing journey.
Fabulous! Thank you for these and please do more. I’ve been sewing for 40 years but you refreshed my memory of things I’d forgotten. #nevertolatetolearn. X
Thank you for a great teaching experience. It had never occurred to me that 2 notches were for the back and 1 for the front. And yes, I have in the past put the right sleeve in the left armhole! So many tips and clear instructions. Am very grateful for the confidence this has given me.
Thank you for this series! This is a great refresher for me, and I learned some new things (such as that bias neckline)! I'm turning 60 next year, and this will be my first garment that I'm making for myself! I made things for my kids when they were babies and toddlers. It's about time, eh? Thanks again, Vanessa!
great tutorial, Vanessa! Even though I'm a seasoned sewist, I enjoy watching your videos to help light that sewing spark, and to see different approaches to sewing. If I were a beginning sewist, I would find your extensive instructions bring clarity and answer the whys and hows of what sewing is. (Like being in the classroom and asking questions - your comments and instructions anticipate the questions and concerns beginning sewists would have.) Thank you for all you do. -j
That was a great video series. I am a quilter but not a garmet sewer. I actually believe that I could make that top and I could actually wear it. I am 78 and always happy to learn something new. Thank you Thank you
Hi vannessa great series I really leant so much I have been sewing since I was about 9 I am now 54 and so much I didn't know thanks for sharing your great knowledge can't wait for more
Thank you for this tutorial. I completed my top and it looks like I purchased it from the store. I learned a lot and will use what I learned going forward. BTW, I'm going to make this top several more times using different fabrics and using different views; also my daughter has requested several tops. These will be staples in our wardrobe this summer. I'm getting back into sewing and this tutorial has refreshed my knowledge and taught me how to correctly measure and size for using patterns and your tips made everything clear and easy to understand which, for me, makes the sewing process fun and so much more enjoyable. Please, please continue to do more tutorials. I will be watching for them. Thank you.
Thank you for this series. Many questions have been answered. You're a natural at teaching. I feel more confident now looking at a pattern. May God bless you.
BIG hugs I'm sending your way!! I have finished my 2nd blouse today and couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Your tutorials for this have been amazing! I am going to do the Westchester Dolman shirt too. Can't wait...cut out my pattern :0). You have given me such confidence with my new sewing machine.You ROCK and I am SO thankful for what you are doing for the crafty community!!
Hi Vanessa. I do a lot of sewing. I love making my own clothes. So, I didn't really need this tutorial. But since I follow you, I watched all 8 videos. You're an awesome teacher. I always tell people at work to check out your videos. (I work at JoAnns) Thank you for sharing your videos.
Thanks Vanessa! You are an excellent instructor. I learned a lot. I hope you continue to produce these 101 sewing classes. I look forward to the next garment.
Just found your channel this month I learned to sew in high school and at home my mom sewed all my clothes! Slowly getting back in to sewing love your sew along videos !
Sewing the stay stitching at 3/8 was ingenious! Makes it so much easier to apply the bias tape. Using glue for basting! Love it! I haven't sewn my own for clothes for a very long time so it was a great refresher, plus I learned so many time saving tips along the way. I'll be sure to post my finished top on Instagram. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL! I loved it!!!
I have watched all 8 now and found them fascinating and informative....I have made a few items and am self taught....the video on the bias binding on the neck edge was brilliant...I have never understood this bit but now I do..Thank you so much for taking the time. You are inspirational and a good tutor. Thank you. I have purchased lots of fabric and the pattern and am now going to make lots of summer tops. Please make more videos.......
I have only sewed crafts and quilts. This is going to be my first wearable. Will keep this series always for knowledge and remind me how to do it correctly. Wonderfull teaching and THANK you for your time. BTW, any teaching you offer will be great.
Thank you SO much for these videos! I have learnt so much from them and feel much more confident making my own garments already. I haven't used the same pattern as you, but I have used all your techniques shown on a cami and it has turned out hugely better than it would have without watching these! Thank you again, you're a fantastic teacher and I look forward to your future videos.
Thank you so much for the sewing tutorial! I have a Simplicity shirt pattern that I purchased about a year ago and when I took out the instructions, I promptly folded everything back up & stuck it in my drawer thinking that I was crazy for getting a pattern like that and I'm a beginner sewer. I love the way you explained what means what and took your time. I'll attempt to make a shirt. Thank you again!
I can't thank you enough for this series. Not only did you provide me with information that I needed for sewing in sleeves, but you also provided valuable tips I had never seen such as the Elmer glue for basting. I will enjoy watching this series over and over again and any other you post in the future. This was even better than most of the sewing books I have.
I am 75 and I had Home Economics in high school and learned how to sew. I did learn more from you. Thank you for the series of this top. Do good for a beginner. Very thorough Can you do the stitching of the bias tape on the inside instead of the outside to make sure you catch it all.
Thank you so much for these great tutorials. I have learned so much from each, even though I have been sewing longer than you have been alive. Keep teaching!
You are such a good teacher. I learned about glue basting from another of your videos. It's brilliant!! I didn't know about pre-shaping the bias tape - makes a big difference. Thank you.
Your tutorials are wonderful! Thank you so much for all the information and tips. I’ve been quilting for over a year and now trying some of your fun hat & bag projects. I want to make a shirt now so I was diligent and watched all 8 videos. Wish me luck!
Thanks Vanessa! I just finished watching all of the videos and I am confident that I can do this! You're amazing! I'm going to buy my fabric and watch the videos again, but this time I will actually be making a shirt. I will tag you in the pictures when I'm done.
Thank you so much Vanessa, your tutorials have been really informative. Your step by step teaching methods are really helpful, I am a hands on, visual kind of girl. I look forward to many more like videos.
Oh my goodness I’ve made a top that I’m proud of and it’s fits really well. This is the first time I’ve put sleeves in and the first time I have done bias binding successfully. The hem on the bottom was even and easy to hem, I’ve never had an even hem before either. I’m so glad you decided to help us I really want to make another one now. Thank you so much Vanessa
Fantastic tutorial! I learned so much and will be using all the tips you shared again. Please keep making tutorials, you are a wonderful and encouraging instructor.
Many thanks for these wonderful tutorials! I wish you every success with your business. I learned how to make journal covers from you a few years back and I still make them for gifts, so thanks for that tutorial also!
Vanessa! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I feel like I have learned so much and you answered questions that I never even knew I had! You are the BOMB!
What a terrific series! Thank you Vanessa. I cut the pieces out in a cotton lawn and decided to try it first in an inexpensive fabric first and despite some unpicking and re-stitching it looks great. Now I'm feeling confident enough to try in other fabrics next.
Watched it once and now I am so excited to get the supplies and follow along again and end with a completed top!! Thank you so much! Looking forward to the new top tutorial coming out also!!
Hi Vanessa Awesome tutorial. Very informative. I had a aha moment about the finished garment length when deciding the size. I did not know about that. Thanks a lot. It's very detail and I needed it. Keep doing tutorials like this.👌👍
I finished your series! YAY! I will be going shopping tomorrow for my fabric. 💖💝💞💘 Being a quilter, I only have cotton fabric. I am excited about making my very first top. 💃💃💃
Your top is adorable 😍😍👍 Thank you once again Vanessa for a wonderful, well thought out and informative video. Please do other videos of this nature.... I will be watching all of them.
Thank you so much for doing this. It was so helpful to me. I have tried to make clothing before and I definitely did what you showed in video 2. lol I never knew about the design and wearing ease, how to properly attach a sleeve, and the neck area with the bias tape. You helped me feel so much more confident in trying to sew clothing again. Thank you.
Great series Vanessa, thank you. Learned a lot of great tips including reading patterns, the markings, bias neck binding, hemming sleeves/hems & that you don't have to do everything in the exact order to have a well made item. Would love to see you do a sewalong making a knit item using a pdf pattern.
Excellent tutorial series, can you please do some more to help increase on skills with dressmaking, thank you the series has really helped me as a novice dressmaker x
Thanks, Vanessa, even though I’ve been sewing a long time, I feel much more confident heading back to garment sewing after a 15 year break. I found lots of great tips and I sure don’t mind reviewing beginner information.
Me too. I haven’t seen for 20 years. Recently bought a new sewing machine and this brilliant detailed video was a wonderful refresher course. Thank you SO much Vanessa
Thanks a lot vanessa, as ever, love watching your tutorials. I'm at the point of considering trying to make clothing, so this is fantastic. Patterns give me the fear lol. Much love to you x
WOW! Thank you so very much! Great turtorial! Patterns are so hard to understand sometimes. And I can see what I have done wrong on my two previous tops. One was so wide I just gave it to goodwill. The other I need to make some sleeve changes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much. This was so much work for you and you did a fantastic job. I wanted to let you know that I've learned so much and I'm so appreciative of all the work that you did to help us (beginners)!
I really love these series that your doing! I am hoping in the future that you'll consider doing a serger series and teaching us how and when to use it for sewing. Thanks so much!
Your top turned out lovely and you look beautiful wearing it. I enjoyed the whole 8lessons and think you taught us extremely well. I am going to finish my top today I hope. I would love for you to do more please. I learned from this last video about pressing the bias tape to take the shape of the neck before sewing it and I have been practicing with my rolled hem foot and can’t wait to use it for the hem! Exciting! 💕❤️💖
Excellent series. I learned so much. Funny thing. I have used glue basting when making narrow hems on things like napkins, but it never crossed my mind to use it on clothing! Am looking forward to another sew along. Thank you!
This was a great tutorial. I'd rate myself an advanced beginner -intermediate sewer, but I learned some great tips to improve my sewing. Thanks so much!!! And the cost of the tutorial was super fantastic. (:
I loved the series. I've been sewing for many years. Today you taught me why my bias tape never laid flat. I hope you do more series including intermediate and advanced.
I have been sewing a long long time and still learned some great tips from this video series. I hope you will do a series on sewing with knits, maybe making a similar basic top or tee from stretch fabric. I don’t have an overlock or serger so have always shied away from knits but that’s what I wear most of the time. Would like to make my own. Thanks!
wow im so im pressed I have nearly finished my top I thank you from bottom of my heart I did all on my own . and understand so much better know ,I also learnt lot .and know I can make more hoping to use spandex next and I hope it works for that one .. from Queensland Australia
Thank you so much for the video. I have been sewing for a long time but there are always hints that other people have that help you. I am definitely going to try the water soluble glue and some of the other things you have mentioned. I have been wanting to make some blouses because of my pear shape nothing in the stores fit me without coming home and altering them. I think this simple design is just what I needed to make some blouses for summer.
I love girl all the information was wonderful I'm taking it and I'm going to fast for myself and making that garment so I can make my own clothes thank you so much I really appreciate everything you do for everyone love you crafty Gemini bye
Great Tutorials - I'm looking forward to trying this pattern and your techniques. I'm also looking into getting the Juki F-600 Sewing Machine. I've had my Pfaff for over 20 years but I'm ready to upgrade to a new machine and I like the features the Juki F-600 has. Thanks again!
I truly appreciate and enjoy your teaching style. I am watching the entire 8 videos and then will go back and try my hand at making this really cute top. I'm an old lady, recently retired, who tried to teach myself to sew a top years ago. It was a complete disaster, and I was so frustrated and disappointed that I never tried again. I've recently started learning piecing quilts by videos, and kind of accidentally found your series of 8 videos to sew this top. For my learning style, I like how you separated each learning step in this process into individual videos. This is so much better than rewinding and fast forwarding to find what I need to review or follow along. It seems like I'm right there in a class with you. Also seems like you're answering my questions just about the time I ask them. I'm feeling pretty confident and hopeful about this project. And I can't wait to do this!!! Wish me luck! Thank you! Thank you! You are a gifted teacher!
Great refresher on Sewing a simple blouse with a commercial pattern. I have been Sewing almost 60 years but I always enjoy learning new tricks. Thanks.
Vanessa, your top turned out just lovely! I find myself wanting to do this sew-a-long just for the fun of doing it with everybody else! I never knew about glue basting until you taught us in the quilt club; and I never thought about using it for garment basting before until I saw this video. Just a genius idea! No pins to stab you or get in the way of your sewing. I remember, when I was young, seeing my mom attempt to apply a bias binding to something with a million pins sticking out of it, and it always brought her to tears, because it would end up all wonky. Wouldn't she have been thrilled to know about the glue basting thing?! She's almost 91 and she doesn't sew too much anymore. But she would just be thrilled to know about this tip. Like I said before, I always learn something new from you; keep up the good work!
I also bought your measuring tape. I used to sew for myself and for my daughter. I enjoyed this series and learned some new tips and tricks. Please continue these kinds of tutorials. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into them. From one teacher to another, you're a great teacher.
I'm barely watchin this three years after it was published and this series was amazing!!! So much good information. Thank you!
I am quite shocked that I completed the project and I can actually wear it. I will be making more of these. Thanks so much for the great tutorials!
I'm just getting started into sewing. I have made 3 pair of leggings so far. I decided to watch ALL of the 6214 videos before even starting this project. I definitely feel more confident about making a shirt. Thank you so much! I can't wait to get started.
I like the way you take time in all your videos to direction people in sewing no matter what level they are in sewing. Thank you
Hi Vanessa! While I didn't actually participate in the sew along I watched every video, you provided great tips, tricks, and overall education in these 8 videos - thank you for taking the time to make the videos, I will feel more confident as I embark on more garment sewing.
I ordered the pattern and bought some lovely challis at my local fabric store. I cannot wait to sew this top with you Vanessa. I've sewn for many years, but have picked up bad habits along the way. Looking forward to getting back to the basics. PLEASE consider doing more videos like these. I absolutely love your teaching style.
Thank you so much for this step-by-step, detailed tutorial. I am so grateful as I'm a beginner sewer and I don't think I could have successfully made this shirt without your help. I lucked out that I had just bought this pattern on sale at Joanne Fabrics and did a search to try to find help and came across your video. I've made the top three times so far and learned so much each time I made it. Thanks again!
Must admit I thought that the videos were extra long but you covered alot of things that were confusing to me due to the instructions. So I'm so glad that I took the time to watch them. You cleared up alot of things. So thank you for everything and keep up the good work. Looking forward to more!
A BIG THANK YOU Vanessa for taking time from your busy schedule to do this SEW A LONG! You have helped SO many of us! I am thankful for ALL the kindness and Generosity of the sewing community on social media. God Bless You!!
Hi Vanessa I’m a beginner level sewist…I just purchased the B6214 and I’m going to use a poly-cotton fabric from my stash. I watch all 8 videos through and took note…now I will start again and make this top along with you. I appreciate your teaching style it fits my learning style just fine. I’m starting at 60 thank you for helping me on my garment sewing journey.
That’s wonderful! You got this! Happy sewing. 👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
Fabulous! Thank you for these and please do more. I’ve been sewing for 40 years but you refreshed my memory of things I’d forgotten. #nevertolatetolearn. X
Thank you for a great teaching experience. It had never occurred to me that 2 notches were for the back and 1 for the front. And yes, I have in the past put the right sleeve in the left armhole!
So many tips and clear instructions. Am very grateful for the confidence this has given me.
Thank you for this series! This is a great refresher for me, and I learned some new things (such as that bias neckline)! I'm turning 60 next year, and this will be my first garment that I'm making for myself! I made things for my kids when they were babies and toddlers. It's about time, eh? Thanks again, Vanessa!
You are so welcome!
great tutorial, Vanessa! Even though I'm a seasoned sewist, I enjoy watching your videos to help light that sewing spark, and to see different approaches to sewing. If I were a beginning sewist, I would find your extensive instructions bring clarity and answer the whys and hows of what sewing is. (Like being in the classroom and asking questions - your comments and instructions anticipate the questions and concerns beginning sewists would have.) Thank you for all you do. -j
That was a great video series. I am a quilter but not a garmet sewer. I actually believe that I could make that top and I could actually wear it. I am 78 and always happy to learn something new. Thank you Thank you
Hi vannessa great series I really leant so much I have been sewing since I was about 9 I am now 54 and so much I didn't know thanks for sharing your great knowledge can't wait for more
Thank you for this tutorial. I completed my top and it looks like I purchased it from the store. I learned a lot and will use what I learned going forward. BTW, I'm going to make this top several more times using different fabrics and using different views; also my daughter has requested several tops. These will be staples in our wardrobe this summer. I'm getting back into sewing and this tutorial has refreshed my knowledge and taught me how to correctly measure and size for using patterns and your tips made everything clear and easy to understand which, for me, makes the sewing process fun and so much more enjoyable.
Please, please continue to do more tutorials. I will be watching for them. Thank you.
So glad to hear this! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for this series. Many questions have been answered. You're a natural at teaching. I feel more confident now looking at a pattern. May God bless you.
Thank you so much for helping me to understand a pattern! Please do more, you are so inspirational.
BIG hugs I'm sending your way!! I have finished my 2nd blouse today and couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Your tutorials for this have been amazing! I am going to do the Westchester Dolman shirt too. Can't wait...cut out my pattern :0). You have given me such confidence with my new sewing machine.You ROCK and I am SO thankful for what you are doing for the crafty community!!
Hi Vanessa. I do a lot of sewing. I love making my own clothes. So, I didn't really need this tutorial. But since I follow you, I watched all 8 videos. You're an awesome teacher. I always tell people at work to check out your videos. (I work at JoAnns) Thank you for sharing your videos.
Thanks Vanessa! You are an excellent instructor. I learned a lot. I hope you continue to produce these 101 sewing classes. I look forward to the next garment.
Just found your channel this month I learned to sew in high school and at home my mom sewed all my clothes! Slowly getting back in to sewing love your sew along videos !
Sewing the stay stitching at 3/8 was ingenious! Makes it so much easier to apply the bias tape. Using glue for basting! Love it! I haven't sewn my own for clothes for a very long time so it was a great refresher, plus I learned so many time saving tips along the way. I'll be sure to post my finished top on Instagram. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL! I loved it!!!
I have watched all 8 now and found them fascinating and informative....I have made a few items and am self taught....the video on the bias binding on the neck edge was brilliant...I have never understood this bit but now I do..Thank you so much for taking the time. You are inspirational and a good tutor. Thank you. I have purchased lots of fabric and the pattern and am now going to make lots of summer tops. Please make more videos.......
I have only sewed crafts and quilts. This is going to be my first wearable. Will keep this series always for knowledge and remind me how to do it correctly. Wonderfull teaching and THANK you for your time. BTW, any teaching you offer will be great.
Loved your beginner series. Your teaching skills are excellent!! Thank you for a great tutorial.
Thank you SO much for these videos! I have learnt so much from them and feel much more confident making my own garments already. I haven't used the same pattern as you, but I have used all your techniques shown on a cami and it has turned out hugely better than it would have without watching these! Thank you again, you're a fantastic teacher and I look forward to your future videos.
I finished my shirt! Thank you for very clear and concise instructions. You are a great teacher!!!!
Thank you so much for the sewing tutorial! I have a Simplicity shirt pattern that I purchased about a year ago and when I took out the instructions, I promptly folded everything back up & stuck it in my drawer thinking that I was crazy for getting a pattern like that and I'm a beginner sewer. I love the way you explained what means what and took your time. I'll attempt to make a shirt. Thank you again!
I can't thank you enough for this series. Not only did you provide me with information that I needed for sewing in sleeves, but you also provided valuable tips I had never seen such as the Elmer glue for basting. I will enjoy watching this series over and over again and any other you post in the future. This was even better than most of the sewing books I have.
I am 75 and I had Home Economics in high school and learned how to sew. I did learn more from you. Thank you for the series of this top. Do good for a beginner. Very thorough Can you do the stitching of the bias tape on the inside instead of the outside to make sure you catch it all.
Thanks for the tutorials. Thanks to you I have learned to sew pajama bottoms and I made two 6214 shirts!!
Thank you so much for these great tutorials. I have learned so much from each, even though I have been sewing longer than you have been alive. Keep teaching!
You are such a good teacher. I learned about glue basting from another of your videos. It's brilliant!! I didn't know about pre-shaping the bias tape - makes a big difference. Thank you.
Your tutorials are wonderful! Thank you so much for all the information and tips. I’ve been quilting for over a year and now trying some of your fun hat & bag projects. I want to make a shirt now so I was diligent and watched all 8 videos. Wish me luck!
Yes this sew along was very informative. I am glad when you do another one.
I have learned so much. Please do a simple summer dress, nighty gown or shorts next.
Thanks Vanessa! I just finished watching all of the videos and I am confident that I can do this! You're amazing! I'm going to buy my fabric and watch the videos again, but this time I will actually be making a shirt. I will tag you in the pictures when I'm done.
Thank you so much Vanessa, your tutorials have been really informative. Your step by step teaching methods are really helpful, I am a hands on, visual kind of girl. I look forward to many more like videos.
Oh my goodness I’ve made a top that I’m proud of and it’s fits really well. This is the first time I’ve put sleeves in and the first time I have done bias binding successfully. The hem on the bottom was even and easy to hem, I’ve never had an even hem before either. I’m so glad you decided to help us I really want to make another one now. Thank you so much Vanessa
Yay! So glad to hear this! Go you! 👏🏽👍🏽
Fantastic tutorial! I learned so much and will be using all the tips you shared again. Please keep making tutorials, you are a wonderful and encouraging instructor.
Wonderful informative tutorial! I’ve been sewing for years and still learned lots. I’ll have the 3rd top finished tomorrow. Thanks!
Many thanks for these wonderful tutorials! I wish you every success with your business. I learned how to make journal covers from you a few years back and I still make them for gifts, so thanks for that tutorial also!
I really enjoyed your whole top tutorial. Great job!
Amazing series! You are a treasure! Thank you. This is such a thorough sew-along.
Vanessa! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I feel like I have learned so much and you answered questions that I never even knew I had! You are the BOMB!
Thank you Vanessa for an awesome tutorial... lots of great tips I will use not only on this shirt, but my future garments.
Thank you. Your teaching films are excellenrt! Your enthusiasm and encouragement are great, too!
Very informative and well done. You are a great teacher. Tips and detailed while showing video on how to do task. Exactly what i need. Thanks
I have learned so much. Thank you!!! I'm short and tubby so clothes don't fit as I'd like. I'm excited to make my first garment in maybe 40 years.
What a terrific series! Thank you Vanessa. I cut the pieces out in a cotton lawn and decided to try it first in an inexpensive fabric first and despite some unpicking and re-stitching it looks great. Now I'm feeling confident enough to try in other fabrics next.
Watched it once and now I am so excited to get the supplies and follow along again and end with a completed top!! Thank you so much! Looking forward to the new top tutorial coming out also!!
Hi Vanessa Awesome tutorial. Very informative. I had a aha moment about the finished garment length when deciding the size. I did not know about that. Thanks a lot. It's very detail and I needed it. Keep doing tutorials like this.👌👍
Hi Vanessa I did it. I am so proud of this shirt thank you so much.
I finished your series! YAY! I will be going shopping tomorrow for my fabric. 💖💝💞💘 Being a quilter, I only have cotton fabric. I am excited about making my very first top. 💃💃💃
Your top is adorable 😍😍👍 Thank you once again Vanessa for a wonderful, well thought out and informative video. Please do other videos of this nature.... I will be watching all of them.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful series! I learned so much from you!! You look lovely in your top! 💜
Thank you so much for doing this. It was so helpful to me. I have tried to make clothing before and I definitely did what you showed in video 2. lol I never knew about the design and wearing ease, how to properly attach a sleeve, and the neck area with the bias tape. You helped me feel so much more confident in trying to sew clothing again. Thank you.
Great series Vanessa, thank you. Learned a lot of great tips including reading patterns, the markings, bias neck binding, hemming sleeves/hems & that you don't have to do everything in the exact order to have a well made item. Would love to see you do a sewalong making a knit item using a pdf pattern.
Excellent tutorial series, can you please do some more to help increase on skills with dressmaking, thank you the series has really helped me as a novice dressmaker x
Thanks, Vanessa, even though I’ve been sewing a long time, I feel much more confident heading back to garment sewing after a 15 year break. I found lots of great tips and I sure don’t mind reviewing beginner information.
Me too. I haven’t seen for 20 years. Recently bought a new sewing machine and this brilliant detailed video was a wonderful refresher course. Thank you SO much Vanessa
Thanks a lot vanessa, as ever, love watching your tutorials. I'm at the point of considering trying to make clothing, so this is fantastic. Patterns give me the fear lol. Much love to you x
Thank you very much Vanessa for these tutorials.. I appreciate your time, and for sharing your experience with us. I have learned alot 🥀
WOW! Thank you so very much! Great turtorial! Patterns are so hard to understand sometimes. And I can see what I have done wrong on my two previous tops. One was so wide I just gave it to goodwill. The other I need to make some sleeve changes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much. This was so much work for you and you did a fantastic job. I wanted to let you know that I've learned so much and I'm so appreciative of all the work that you did to help us (beginners)!
Thank you so much for this tutorial series, I am very much a visual learner and I can't wait to get started 😊 xx
Thank you I appreciate it. I've watched your videos from the first sew along pair of pants. I have learned so much.
You really have a talent for clearly explaining all these sewing steps. Thanks so much :)
I really love these series that your doing! I am hoping in the future that you'll consider doing a serger series and teaching us how and when to use it for sewing. Thanks so much!
Your top turned out lovely and you look beautiful wearing it. I enjoyed the whole 8lessons and think you taught us extremely well. I am going to finish my top today I hope. I would love for you to do more please. I learned from this last video about pressing the bias tape to take the shape of the neck before sewing it and I have been practicing with my rolled hem foot and can’t wait to use it for the hem! Exciting! 💕❤️💖
Thanks Vanessa, great tutorial. Lengthy but you covered it all and made it seem easy.
Excellent series. I learned so much. Funny thing. I have used glue basting when making narrow hems on things like napkins, but it never crossed my mind to use it on clothing! Am looking forward to another sew along. Thank you!
Very well done. Tips on how-to-do were very understandable . Thank you for sharing your construction knowledge.
This was a great tutorial. I'd rate myself an advanced beginner -intermediate sewer, but I learned some great tips to improve my sewing. Thanks so much!!! And the cost of the tutorial was super fantastic. (:
As a beginner I love sew-alongs, they are so helpful! Thank you so very much! xx
I'm going through my pattern stash and have this pattern. I now need to find a similar fabric and do your sew along. Thank you
Hi Vanessa! Love your videos on sewing Butterick 6214. Please make a video on pajama or pants sewing. Thanks again. Your a super teacher,
Thank you Vanessa. I love your method of teaching, and can't wait to make me a top.
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I learned so much. Please do another one.
I loved the series. I've been sewing for many years. Today you taught me why my bias tape never laid flat. I hope you do more series including intermediate and advanced.
Yes! More! Could you do slacks? Learned tonight I was doing the neckline all wrong! Thanks!
Wow I love your teaching style! I’m a beginner and just enjoyed watching :)
I don't know about anyone else, but I loved it. I would love to see more. Excellent job. Btw I got my tape measure I ordered from you.
I have been sewing a long long time and still learned some great tips from this video series. I hope you will do a series on sewing with knits, maybe making a similar basic top or tee from stretch fabric. I don’t have an overlock or serger so have always shied away from knits but that’s what I wear most of the time. Would like to make my own. Thanks!
wow im so im pressed I have nearly finished my top I thank you from bottom of my heart I did all on my own . and understand so much better know ,I also learnt lot .and know I can make more hoping to use spandex next and I hope it works for that one ..
from Queensland Australia
Thank you so much. I have been sewing for years but it is good to see the newest way to do things.
Excellent tutorial. I’ve never tried the glue technique or the pre-pressing of the bias tape. Will definitely try that on my next garment.
Great series! I learned a lot. I’d love to see more.
Thank you so much for the video. I have been sewing for a long time but there are always hints that other people have that help you. I am definitely going to try the water soluble glue and some of the other things you have mentioned. I have been wanting to make some blouses because of my pear shape nothing in the stores fit me without coming home and altering them. I think this simple design is just what I needed to make some blouses for summer.
I love girl all the information was wonderful I'm taking it and I'm going to fast for myself and making that garment so I can make my own clothes thank you so much I really appreciate everything you do for everyone love you crafty Gemini bye
You are a great teacher ! I love to sew for myself and I still learned and I understand the the pattern instructions now.
Great Tutorials - I'm looking forward to trying this pattern and your techniques. I'm also looking into getting the Juki F-600 Sewing Machine. I've had my Pfaff for over 20 years but I'm ready to upgrade to a new machine and I like the features the Juki F-600 has. Thanks again!
This is just what I needed to start sewing again. Thank you so much for doing these videos. Would love to see more :-)
I'm so excited to finish this top and show it off!
learned lots finished the top and will wear it with pride