Not always a bubble bath?! 7 SEWING challenges we face: TIPS. Melody Dolman (Love Notions).
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- Today we are having a chat about challenges that we can encounter while sewing and how to overcome them to be able to keep going. We have all been there and there is a tad of personal accounts here! Let's keep sewing happy, though some tears might happen too!
Also, my serger BROKE. Literally! I had to resort to alternative methods to finish my blouse. See zigzags and French seams today.
The Melody Dolman (Love Notions) has had a sizing update and is $5 today Friday the 21st of May 2021. This is my affiliate link: www.lovenotion...
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See how to sew the Camp collar in yesterday’s Video: • SHORTCUTS? OK, but let...
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The Melody Dolman (Love Notions) has had a sizing update and is $5 today Friday the 21st of May 2021. This is my affiliate link: www.lovenotions.com/product/melody-dolman?affiliates=366
There is a LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP SOLD BY LOVE NOTIONS where Tami will have 2 live sessions to sew the Melody. You can see the details here: www.lovenotions.com/product/melody-dolman-virtual-workshop/?affiliates=366
Use my code 10pins for an extra 10% off even on top of sale prices!
For me, when I lose my sew-jo, I watch TH-cam sewing videos, especially yours! They inspire me every time! Thanks for all you do for the sewing community!
Wow, thank you!
There is no negativity here, just honesty. Sewing is great, but it can also be very frustating and sometimes even disappointing and stressful. Let’s acknowledge that and then find ways to get past that. Because it is worth it. Love how you used the print! 💕
I've gone to thrift shops and bought XXX large sized garments just for the fabric. I once bought a floor length double knit dress and made may girls each a pair of slacks and one pair of shorts. I also bought a yard sale or thrift shop garment just for the buttons.
Great tip! Thanks!
I just started sewing again this past year. Sergers were not really a thing back when I started sewing in the 70’s. When I started back sewing, I went to TH-cam and found your site and TomKatStitchery. There I learned about the wonderful help that sergers provide. I purchased a Babylock Celebration and it came this week. Now I need to learn how to use it! I’m looking forward to the journey.
Absolutely gorgeous blouse. Thank you for your “pep talk”, we all need it sometimes.
When I was pregnant with my 4th child in a 3 bedroom house we added on a master suite, small bedroom and dinning room to make a 5 bedroom home. I wanted a sewing/craft room at the time but we chose to not incur the added expense. So, in one of the dinning room walls we added and 5 1/2' wide closet with bi-fold doors that I planned out for a sewing space. This closest was built with a good light and storage spots for my machines, fabric, patterns, iron and board... and other supplies. It has a 2.5 X 4' drop down laminate topped table that I sewed at and I used the dinning room table as my cutting station. I sewed for extra income and pleasure over the years. That was 30 years ago and now that my children have all left I could move out and I have 4 spare rooms I still sew at my closet area. I altered my graduating granddaughter's prom dress and mended my 20 year old military grandson's work slacks last week. I've made clothes for the other 7 grandkids (and my kids) and also sewed baby clothes for the baby #10 due next month. I could easily move to one of the spare rooms but I have adapted to my corner of the dinning room and love it. I guess what I am trying to say is not every one needs a huge room to be creative in, you just need a spot that feels right for you.
I started sewing at 10, on a 1930s, Singer 201K. That machine sewed backwards and forwards in a straight line and required me to learn a lot of seam finishes (French, Hong Kong, flat felled, bound, hand felled, hand rolled, lapped or plain pinked). At 56, I now have a 4 thread overlocker/serger, but still prefer a hand finished seam on a woven fabric. Problems are opportunities, so long as we can get past thinking about the things we can't do, to focus on the things we can do.
I bet all of us have dealt with at least 90% of these problems at least once in our sewing lives! Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, the camp shirt is beautiful with the border print. More inspiration!
What a nice print, love the way you're using the colours. About the hiccups, jepp, we all meet them, wise words spoken.:-)
Beautiful blouse! I too didn't have a serger for years and made do. But when I did get a serger, there's no going back!!
That blouse is just beautiful. Thank you Karina. xxx
This is a very encouraging and empowering video for me. Thank you for being open and honest. ❤️
You worked as a midwife! Wow. I’m an RN in the states (retired) and midwifes have a special place in my heart.
A lovely blouse and very good suggestions .
What a great video. You are a generous and caring soul and of course the blouse is gorgeous.
I had a challenging day and spent over an hour picking out stitching and top stitching on a pair of white pants.At one point I actually tossed the whole project, pattern and all into the garbage. I did retrieve it and will give it another go. This video really spoke to me!
Thank you so much for sharing with us. You really have me a lift.
I hope you come to love your new serger. Exciting!
I can identify with things getting the best of me. I made 4 summer dresses for a trip to Charleston, with Carolina ad enjoyed accomplishig that task. I have purchased a sewing journal to keep better track of my sewing makes but have not had the energy to sew for several weeks because of a Lupus flare that saps my energy. Pushing too much just seems to make things worse. So I am just cutting out a few at a time and will more than likely sew them production style. The interfacing, then the shoulders, then any darts and gathering stitches needed. Leaving my sewing room when I tire and then picking it up again when my energy returns!
Karina,
I love this video. You had many valid points. I can relate with the sewing space and making the most of my time while I sew. Your blouse is pretty. I love sewing and will remember your suggestions when I get discouraged.
Thanks for putting out this video.
Lori 😊
I love this top
Very lovely top Karina! I am glad everything worked out and you have a new machine on the way.💜
So excited but also nervous about learning how to use it fast... because I need it now :)
Absolutely gorgeous blouse. Thank you. We all need a “pep talk” sometimes.
Very inspiring, I myself make mistakes but still have the passion to learn and keep going. Sewing has been the best therapy for me, thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge.
I love your channel. You show wonderful sewing and include personal talks that we need. You’re such a wonderful sweet woman!!!
Thank you so much!
Magnificent work Karina, and such an Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experiences, and these 7 tips. It was just what I needed! You are such a blessing! You have a blessed day!😊
I have never had a serger, and do a lot of french seams, zig zag and fake flat fell seams. Works for me. I love what you did with the fabric for your melody dolman. Very creative. I have been watching your videos for creative ideas and to get the sew-jo going again. Very helpful video.
It makes me feel better about my struggles to know that someone as experienced as you has struggles too! Thank you for your honesty 🙂
There are so many. I left some out too 😀
We all shed tears and have our moments. I have a newer machine that broke last week, the part won't be here till July. Big Tears!
Thank You for your good attitude and tips and tricks.
Terrific suggestions! Thanks for your videos.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much. This video and your words are so necessary for me now. ❤I love your videos.
You are so welcome
Very good tips! Thank you for sharing your sewing wisdom. I am trying to fit my sewing/crafting into my busy schedule. I have not sewn since March when we remodeled our house. I am also in college for my Early Childhood Education/Special Education degree and work full time during the school year. Not to mention family, church and other commitments. I am learning to prioritize and schedule them into my days. Organization and keep things tidy is crucial and I am working on this. I am working on organizing my whole home now that it is finished and I have more storage space. I am making a list of each area that needs attention and will concentrate on them. Prioritize what is important and schedule it.
Can relate to much of what you have said. I was able to get my first serger this year and although it has been a learning curve it has been enjoyable. Hope you enjoy yours as well. Your blouse is lovely, beautiful fabric, beautiful make.
The blue patterned camp shirt is stunning ad I a inspired enough to give a border print a try!
All my sewing is on hold. Something unexpected happened 3 weeks ago yesterday. I fell and broke my left ankle. Surgery was needed but didn't happen until 10 days later. My sewing room is in our basement, and I have to keep ankle elevated and iced almost non stop. See my ortho surgeon again next week. Hoping to get an estimate of my returning to sew. Yep things happen. So for now I am creating lists of patterns to download/buy. Also trying to buy some fabric online for now. Not lots, but a couple of pieces to look forward to working with.
I had bunion and calf surgery and had 3 projects lined up for the 6 weeks of recovery. 1. Upper body exercises- worked till I tried to get off the floor, but couldn’t get up with the use of only one foot. 2. Organize photos on the computer-could only tolerate my foot below my heat for 45 seconds. 3. Easy mending-(see #2 reason). Just do what you need to to heal.
A couple of years ago I broke my arm and had to have surgery. A few days later, I could sew because it didn't affect my wrist or fingers. So the doctor put a more restrictive cast on! Wah! I should have kept my big mouth shut!
Love this video so much. I have dealt with so many of these issues. I love the dress you were wearing in the sewing fail portion. Was it a garment you made,..love the higher waist. Thank you for all these tips.
Beautiful blouse. Brilliant video. Full of so much helpful info. Thanks ☺️
I would be so lost without my main machine. I do have a backup, but it’s not as good as the main one.
My sew-jo is on holiday at the moment but looking forward to it’s return. 🥺
Another beautiful garment! I love the way you play with the colours. You have so much talent!
I really appreciate your thoughts about sewing struggles and joys. It keeps it real and away from that Instagram tendency for no one to say what was difficult or disappointing. I have made 3 Melody dolmans - 2 successful and 1 a disaster (but I learned from it and am using the fabric for cute pockets!)
Thanks for this video. I needed it. Currently I can only do sewing on the weekends and then I have a lot to make up for in the family and often sewing plans fall through. Your blouse is perfect. When you step back a little in time, you’ll probably be happy because you got a chance for a new serger. although it is stressful now.
Lovely vlog as always💕 🧵
I love the shirt. You look so pretty in it.
Thanks for the perspectives and ideas, Karina! I'm glad you're pleased with your new dolman top. Many tips and ideas we can try ourselves. I have been somewhat less excited about serger finishes lately. I had to unpick a pair of trousers that I over-engineered for some reason, and it took about 5 nights of phone-chatting to get it all unpicked. Nonetheless, I do like my serger and sent you some Ko-Fi towards your new one! :-)
Love the top, you do such a marvelous job!! Thank you for all your tips!
What a beautiful blouse I have looked at this pattern and I am tempted to buy it. This was a great video thank you Karina.x
Your blouse is so cute it has inspired me to make a Melody. For your facing, you could have sewn the interfacing right sides together to the edge, then pressed in to the inside and that would finish the inside. I learned that trick from Sewing with Nancy in the 80's.
I know that technique and the reason I don’t do it is that I prefer to manipulate the fabric the least possible. The sewing the interfacing on the edge and turning it has the potential to deform and stretch the piece. That’s why I don’t ever do that.
I feel you. I had my serger break 2 days ago, and I feel like I lost one of my arms! You blouse turned out so well! I love it.
❤️❤️❤️ it’s beautiful!!
Hi Karina, I'm following your TH-cam videos for a while now and love them. I have bought basically all the patterns you have recommended and now need to sew them.
The biggest hurdle for me is that I'm overwhelmed very easy by everything I want to make that I can't decide and I'm very anxious to just start a project and enjoy the process.
I loved the dress you are wearing in the video when you talk about gathered skirts and higher waist lines. What pattern is that? It looks gorgeous on you 🤩.
Thank for all the time and effort you put in your channel, you are my go to for pattern instructions when sewing.
The dress is the Fringe dress from chalk and notch. I have a video on my channel :)
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Your Melody is gorgeous. I love the Melody - it's one of my most worn makes. Great tips. Looking forward to seeing your new serger. I've had a similar nightmare with my sewing machine. The timing needed resetting and (due to COVID) I took it to a different technician. Cost £40 but still wasn't sewing right. I took it to my usual technician and found the other guy had really messed it up. Cost £60 to get it working but the other tech had filed down the hook (!!) so it's now really fragile and the hook really needs replacing which will cost quite a bit and may be uneconomical to fix. Really upset as the timing adjustment should have been an easy fix. Instead it's cost a ton and possibly ruined a perfectly good machine.
That's too bad. I feel more protective about my sewing machines than probably my car. Hope it will work out eventually.
That blouse makes me think of all the hombre material I have from quilting...hmmm
Thanks for all your tips. I've had some epic fails buying fabric online. A vlogger recommended Zelouf Fabrics. I ordered several things because the prices were good. However, when the fabric came, it was all polyester double knit, very ugly. I will never purchase so much the first time again.
Absolutely gorgeous blouse. Love your fabric. Where did you get it?
I put a back yoke on mine...to use up two fabrics I love. I’ll go find it on IG and @ it. 😉
Ah, the realism of sewing.
Lovely blouse, I've just downloaded the pattern using your affiliate link. What size did you make please? I usually make the same size as you and it fits as I am very similar measurements. I copy you all the time xXx
I forgot to mention it. I sew XL currently with the standard bust.
What happened to your sergers?
gorgeous blouse! How do you come up with the idea of the contrast neck? Amazing
I don’t know 😜. This one was came up suddenly.
Not having a serger is like not having a microwave.