I’m one of those sewists who will make or buy a pattern then make 4 or 5 with slight detail variations. No one ever guesses because if I change the sleeve length or add a cuff, a shirt changes. Pants, I love getting creative with hems and outer seams. Sewing is fun, and your videos just keep me wanting 10 more hours in each day.
I am with you on this one 100%, will done! - other people will never know it is the same pattern and for you it is money saved, time saved and no guessing game if it will fit like you want since this is already a tried pattern!
PERFECT Alisa, you don't need to buy a pattern every time if you have a good base to start from eg. I have a skirt pattern I purchased back in 1982 and still going strong as a base pattern for so many other skirts
It took me a bit of experimenting to get a kimono sleeve top to look good, but once I did, l made quite a few of them in knit fabrics. I lengthened the sleeve and added some wide bands to the sleeves and they look great!!
I prefer high necklines as well. The top your mom gave you is so pretty. Reminds me of clothing from long ago when they took the time to do beautiful embroidery on it. My grandmother had gowns that were just exquisite.
You inspire me so much. Before getting to know your channel, I was like I don't have any courage to sew a shirt. But it turns out I just need more courage
My exact method of sewing a wardrobe. Plus, I like to take a pattern for a cardi type jacket or top and use the same fabric as a top for a nice, pulled-together look.
I recently watched a video on how to draft a cowl/draped neck (or back) top and I'm planning on hacking my Kristen Kimono Tee pattern for that with long sleeves (in knit fabric). I'm hoping I can make something that I can wear with the the cowl either front or back depending on how I want to style it. I only have 7 or 8 patterns that I use and hack so many different ways because I'd rather spend my sewing budget on fabric than patterns. Not that I don't covet a huge pattern library, but a budget is a budget for a reason lol. My next completely self drafted project will be your raglan sleeve top, I'm excited to learn a new sleeve option! Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration! ❤
OMG thank you thank you thank you so much!!!!! This was inspiring. I am going to do this! I just wish I had the courage to post a video about it though lol! You are so right about how the fabric makes the tops
Yes!! You can also attach a simple gathered skirt, maybe while also making the top a little longer or shorter. Or just extent the top to dress length for a shift dress. Let the fabric do the talking!
Complicated stuff - from the store bought pattern or self drafted, needs adjustments almost always to fit perfectly not only to the body, to your design idea but also to the fabric. I do find that in anything we do, starting with simple and practicing on less complicated things builds up confidence for the next steps.
Actually I started to learn how to sew to do different variations of one simple top I really want in different colors. I also like simple and comfy designs.
Hey Alisa. It's Alisa here to say I love watching you. I started watching before I knew your name. I love your voice. Where are you from? I'm in California. Thanks for your videos. I know how to sew but it's been too long. I'm relearning alot from you. Have a great week. 😊😊
I gave up sewing some decades ago. Now retired and rethinking my hobbies. I always try to find cuts that fit well and feel good on then I buy or make multiple colors, fabrics, patterns. Why not?
Question: I have a 3 tiered maxi dress short sleeves with round neck line. Do you have a tutorial or know how I can self draft the pattern and how do I work out amount of fabric to buy?
@@saraalicea3363 please Google what is the infobox and where to find it on TH-cam. It is right underneath the video. But if you can't find it - Google will help.
Off topic, but I'm hoping to get some input. I purchased some kids type fabrics to make some tops to donate, but I have no idea what age group they are intended for. I have rainbows, panda bears, flamingos, and unicorns to name a few. Can anyone help me figure out what age/size these are appropriate for? Thanks much!!
Hi Alisa!! Love your tops.. I’m one that if I like a pattern, I will make it multiple times but make changes to it.. Most times nobody will guess you modified a pattern…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
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I’m one of those sewists who will make or buy a pattern then make 4 or 5 with slight detail variations. No one ever guesses because if I change the sleeve length or add a cuff, a shirt changes. Pants, I love getting creative with hems and outer seams. Sewing is fun, and your videos just keep me wanting 10 more hours in each day.
I am with you on this one 100%, will done! - other people will never know it is the same pattern and for you it is money saved, time saved and no guessing game if it will fit like you want since this is already a tried pattern!
PERFECT Alisa, you don't need to buy a pattern every time if you have a good base to start from
eg. I have a skirt pattern I purchased back in 1982 and still going strong as a base pattern for so many other skirts
It took me a bit of experimenting to get a kimono sleeve top to look good, but once I did, l made quite a few of them in knit fabrics. I lengthened the sleeve and added some wide bands to the sleeves and they look great!!
I prefer high necklines as well. The top your mom gave you is so pretty. Reminds me of clothing from long ago when they took the time to do beautiful embroidery on it. My grandmother had gowns that were just exquisite.
You inspire me so much. Before getting to know your channel, I was like I don't have any courage to sew a shirt. But it turns out I just need more courage
Thank you for giving me more inspiration to be more creative with sewing tops/tshirts.
I love the way you say "woven". ❤
Simply love the simplicity. 💖
Love it. I just finished a dolman pattern just like that. Thank u for the ideas to spruce it up. Love the ruffle sleeves
I love these. I’ve been making a lot of linen tops with varying details using your tutorial. Thank you for posting them.
I really enjoyed this video. I love that you can use the same pattern for different tops and just make a minor adjustments.
My exact method of sewing a wardrobe. Plus, I like to take a pattern for a cardi type jacket or top and use the same fabric as a top for a nice, pulled-together look.
I recently watched a video on how to draft a cowl/draped neck (or back) top and I'm planning on hacking my Kristen Kimono Tee pattern for that with long sleeves (in knit fabric). I'm hoping I can make something that I can wear with the the cowl either front or back depending on how I want to style it. I only have 7 or 8 patterns that I use and hack so many different ways because I'd rather spend my sewing budget on fabric than patterns. Not that I don't covet a huge pattern library, but a budget is a budget for a reason lol. My next completely self drafted project will be your raglan sleeve top, I'm excited to learn a new sleeve option! Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration! ❤
OMG thank you thank you thank you so much!!!!! This was inspiring. I am going to do this! I just wish I had the courage to post a video about it though lol! You are so right about how the fabric makes the tops
Imagine if you made a top like the ine you received as a gift out of vintage table linens!
TY. You are such an inspiration. I love your videos.
Thank you so much, you're so kind! More to come!
Yes!! You can also attach a simple gathered skirt, maybe while also making the top a little longer or shorter. Or just extent the top to dress length for a shift dress. Let the fabric do the talking!
I keep trying complicated top patterns and they have yet to come out well. I need to try this one next.
Complicated stuff - from the store bought pattern or self drafted, needs adjustments almost always to fit perfectly not only to the body, to your design idea but also to the fabric. I do find that in anything we do, starting with simple and practicing on less complicated things builds up confidence for the next steps.
Yes!!!
Actually I started to learn how to sew to do different variations of one simple top I really want in different colors. I also like simple and comfy designs.
Wow very good
Excellent video.
Beautiful!
Hey Alisa. It's Alisa here to say I love watching you. I started watching before I knew your name. I love your voice. Where are you from? I'm in California. Thanks for your videos. I know how to sew but it's been too long. I'm relearning alot from you. Have a great week. 😊😊
Seeing another Alisa makes me happy ;)
Awesome! Can you make a simple summer dress? Please, thank you
Hey Blanca, here's how you can make ANY of the tops that I make on my channel into a dress in your own - th-cam.com/video/GTXYCxa4l7I/w-d-xo.html
I gave up sewing some decades ago. Now retired and rethinking my hobbies. I always try to find cuts that fit well and feel good on then I buy or make multiple colors, fabrics, patterns. Why not?
Thank you.
Question: I have a 3 tiered maxi dress short sleeves with round neck line.
Do you have a tutorial or know how I can self draft the pattern and how do I work out amount of fabric to buy?
For the answers for your questions - please go to my channel page and look through the videos.
Thanks so much, very creative ♥️
Please do you have a PDF if is not too much to ask? I’m not as creative as you are. Thanks 😊
Open the infobox all options are there. I don't offer pdf, so the free pattern is not mine.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity please where is the infobox? I was looking all over but didn’t see, sorry.
You’re wonderful 👏🏼
@@saraalicea3363 please Google what is the infobox and where to find it on TH-cam. It is right underneath the video. But if you can't find it - Google will help.
Off topic, but I'm hoping to get some input. I purchased some kids type fabrics to make some tops to donate, but I have no idea what age group they are intended for. I have rainbows, panda bears, flamingos, and unicorns to name a few. Can anyone help me figure out what age/size these are appropriate for? Thanks much!!
How do you keep your machine from eating that jersey fabric?
I have a full video about it, here it is - th-cam.com/video/Qv3e2ICLvKI/w-d-xo.html
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Please add Russian subtitles to your all videos🙏🌷
You can turn on your own Russian subtitles in TH-cam - Google it. It is super easy.
Hi Alisa!! Love your tops.. I’m one that if I like a pattern, I will make it multiple times but make changes to it.. Most times nobody will guess you modified a pattern….
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵