before you even revealed that you made the blue jacket yourself I was thinking how much I loved your outfit!! big fan of the jacket & the whole look :)
I was going to suggest a thin strip of interfacing (medium weight) to iron on the back of both sides of the fabric where you sew the seams. I've had issues like this and it fixed it.
If she was using a straight stitch and that was the issue that would break my heart because she’s got a multi-thousand dollar sewing machine with a bunch of built-in stretch stitches and an overlocker at hand lol 😂
@@sempi8159 it's not an old machine. I believe she stated in a previous video that it was a gift from the company, a high-end model with multiple stitches. EDIT: I looked it up, and you're right that the Juki industrial machine is straight stitch only. It costs over AU$2000. HOWEVER on her website she says she has both an overlocker/serger and a singer heavy duty--I personally own a singer heavy duty and it has some excellent stretch stitches for knits, and I sew knits all the time without ever having an issue with snapping thread or ripped seams. It might be that she's using the expensive Juki in place of the less expensive singer which would be much more appropriate for the task at hand, but I'm just guessing.
If the fabric of your patchwork dress is at all stretchy, you need to use a stretch stitch for your seams so that they give with the fabric as it stretches. Some of the seams could be done with your overlocker. Other seams may not be accessible to your overlocker now to dress is sewn up so, as an alternative to stretch stitch, you could use Maraflex thread for your top and bottom stitches. This is a stretch thread which has enough give to stretch with the fabric so you can use a normal straight stitch.
If you are unsure of the blue jacket you made, changing the buttons can give it a new life and seem more wearable!🫶🏼 very cute im considering making it!
I love the blue jacket so much!! (just a lil note: the pockets in formal clothes are stitched closed so that they don't get baggy when people put their hands inside while trying them on 😅)
Hi! For stretch clothing definitely try using your overlocker to sew the seams or a zigzag stitch on your machine. Also make sure you use a sewing machine needle specifically for stretch fabric 😊
Pants were also my nemesis. Then i bought “Fit and Sew Custom Jeans: Classic and Creative Sewing Techniques for Modern Patterns” by Helen Bartley and my pant woes were solved. She uses paper mock ups (woo hoo, no need to sew an entire first garment) to work out the pattern adjustments and get the right fit for YOUR body. It took me a few tries, but I’ve now made several pairs of paints that i wear in my daily rotation. It’s definitely worth a try if pants are on your 2024 bingo card.
I think it’s your fabric choice for the jacket that’s putting you off. It’s cute as is, kinda reminds me of an art teacher’s smock. But I think your style would prefer something softer so it was a little more boho than boxy and structured. Maybe a patterned or plain linen, double gauze or your favourite patterned thrifted sheet?
Pockets are stitched closed (often vents, too) to keep everything tidy and nice until it reaches the customer. (Sorry if someone has already said this. I couldn't get through all the comments.)
If you’re not hammering beads you just need to lock them back in place with a hand stitch to fix it in place and stop them all unthreading. Also you should try a small rolled hem on a fine fabric like that. It’s tricky but so nice when done correctly.
14:25 I am so fascinated by this dress and what is happening with the seams. Are the threads snapped? Or can you hear them snapping when it’s stretched? Are your seams sitting flat? Maybe it’s a tension issue? Are you using a stretch or ball point needle if it’s a stretch thick fabric? I am very invested
Hey everyone!! Hope you're all going well. What projects are you working on this week? Let me know! I'm pretty keen to give another crack at a pair of jeans & hopefully (finally) get the fit right... wish me luck!
My goals this year are: low buy/no buy, make things with all of the stuff I already have (I have sooooooo many supplies and a huge fabric stash) and more reading, less scrolling. I'm doing okay so far, but it's barely into January. Also I have this weird urge to undo alllll of the squares I crocheted, tie it back together and just make a big cardigan, but I feel like I just need to take a break from it and come back at a later time. Lol.
Maybe the pants fabric warps in the wash? I'm still a beginner sewist and that's the first thing that comes to mind. I really want to try my hand at split side skirts this year!
That blue jacket is SOO cute!!! I would definitely keep it in rotation in your wardrobe. In fact, I want to make one now! Lovely video, I love the good vibes from your videos. ❤
I am currently procrastinating starting to sew again after finishing my last year of my fashion degree and feeling very burnt out. But I think I’m almost ready and maybe some mending will be some easy quick reward activities for me
For the red dress, in the video you made it in, you used a knit fabric, but didn't say if you used a ballpoint needle on your machine or not. A regular sewing machine needle will tear knit fabric every time it stabs the fabric. Try using a ballpoint needle with knits if you haven't already
@@fromcarlyboh, it just occurred to me, what if you put like a bee applique or embroidery coming out of one of the pockets on your blue Christmas make? Inject a little whimsy might make you like it more?
They keep pockets sewn together for clothes to keep shape (in storage/on hangers) and look better during fitting. It may sound bad but if someone have for example big belly pockets "open" when jackets are buttoned. This is normal but looks bad. Many people keep pockets shut because they prioritize visuals over functionality.
The soften studios dress !!! Love !!! PS: Carly I luv u but how are you wearing winter clothing in all of these vids it's like 35 degrees at the moment
Happy New Year! The first jacket looks cute because you are young and cute, but it reminds me of Madeline. The second is so lively that it would be worth making it in different colors & prints. Great purposes, happy sewing.
Inspired to tackle my growing mending box now! I have to say your makeup is always lovely - I was just wondering what gold eyeshadow this is? So pretty! :)
idk if this is helpful for the thing about the pants not fitting right, but if you buy them from a shop it could be that washing distorts them. most clothing stores today don’t prewash their fabrics, so after you buy them and wash them they can get a bit weird. not necessarily too small, but they’ll just slightly warp in uneven places (because fabric doesn’t like rules lol) and the fit will be *off* not rlly something you can fix by just washing them on cold or delicate, because usually you’ll be washing them “correctly,” but they’ll still change a bit simply because they weren’t pre-washed.
Is the colorblock dress a knit or a stretchy fabric? If it is a knit, then try stretching out the fabric as you sew it. It will keep the stitches from popping.
My goals are to start sewing lessons and also grow more on youtube! I have been working on my youtube fulltime for a year and will have to look for a job soon, so I'm kind of scared I won't have enough time for youtube 😬 But I'll see what happens!! Love your video as always
Carly, I bought the Oia Pinafore pattern a few weeks ago and am planning on making it in February. I was so excited when I saw that you’ve done it too! Did you go for the dart or no-dart version please?
@@fromcarlybyou can also try the triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side) so the seam stitch is straight but stretchy. Check your sewing manual for recommendations.
Ball point/jersey needle, and triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side), will give you a strong, stretchy, straight seam on knits that shouldn’t pop.
For 2024, I want to make dresses and shirts for myself and my kid. I am good at skirts, and I want to make more “tops” to go with them or just dresses. I also plan to knit a sweater (or two!) this year. I have patterns, I just have to take the leap!
Can i just say, i stumbled across your video on suggested.. i played it and instantly subscribed because of your intro (funky players) 🤣 love the vibes! Also, you look like the girl from Stranger Things! Love that 😁
Oh my goodness, trying to make pants that actually fit is so hard at the best of times! I have a pretty big hip to waist ratio thanks to my butt, and big thighs too and it's the absolute worst. :(
I have never understood the use of the term “unpick” to remove stitching because you are not UNpicking. You may be picking out the stitches, which may be where the term originated, but that would be more picking than unpicking. To unpick, you would first have to pick. Anywho, just curious if anyone else is confused by the term I hear used by so many sewists.
before you even revealed that you made the blue jacket yourself I was thinking how much I loved your outfit!! big fan of the jacket & the whole look :)
Aw that's so reassuring ... thank you!!
I think the blue workwear jacket is incredible! Even before you said you’d made it I was thinking about how much I liked it 😂
Aw yayyyyy ok thank you!!!!!!
Good morning from Germany, use a stretchy zigzag stitch for the red dress. This way the seams can stretch with the fabric.
I'll do this next time! Thank you!!
I was going to suggest a thin strip of interfacing (medium weight) to iron on the back of both sides of the fabric where you sew the seams. I've had issues like this and it fixed it.
If she was using a straight stitch and that was the issue that would break my heart because she’s got a multi-thousand dollar sewing machine with a bunch of built-in stretch stitches and an overlocker at hand lol 😂
@@samanthalopate5683i think the sewing machine only does straight stitches. Its an industry mashine
@@sempi8159 it's not an old machine. I believe she stated in a previous video that it was a gift from the company, a high-end model with multiple stitches.
EDIT: I looked it up, and you're right that the Juki industrial machine is straight stitch only. It costs over AU$2000. HOWEVER on her website she says she has both an overlocker/serger and a singer heavy duty--I personally own a singer heavy duty and it has some excellent stretch stitches for knits, and I sew knits all the time without ever having an issue with snapping thread or ripped seams.
It might be that she's using the expensive Juki in place of the less expensive singer which would be much more appropriate for the task at hand, but I'm just guessing.
Your “unpicker” is also called a seam ripper for anyone looking for one. 😊
If the fabric of your patchwork dress is at all stretchy, you need to use a stretch stitch for your seams so that they give with the fabric as it stretches. Some of the seams could be done with your overlocker. Other seams may not be accessible to your overlocker now to dress is sewn up so, as an alternative to stretch stitch, you could use Maraflex thread for your top and bottom stitches. This is a stretch thread which has enough give to stretch with the fabric so you can use a normal straight stitch.
Ahhhhh makes sense!!! Thank you!!!
If you are unsure of the blue jacket you made, changing the buttons can give it a new life and seem more wearable!🫶🏼 very cute im considering making it!
a great idea!!! Thank you!!
I love the blue jacket so much!! (just a lil note: the pockets in formal clothes are stitched closed so that they don't get baggy when people put their hands inside while trying them on 😅)
Hi! For stretch clothing definitely try using your overlocker to sew the seams or a zigzag stitch on your machine. Also make sure you use a sewing machine needle specifically for stretch fabric 😊
AHHH I should have known!! Thank you!!
The stitching on the pockets is to keep them tidy during shipping and while people are trying them on, it's so that the pockets look really neat
The sleeveless dress is SO GOOD! Please wear it now😍
Pants were also my nemesis. Then i bought “Fit and Sew Custom Jeans: Classic and Creative Sewing Techniques for Modern Patterns” by Helen Bartley and my pant woes were solved. She uses paper mock ups (woo hoo, no need to sew an entire first garment) to work out the pattern adjustments and get the right fit for YOUR body. It took me a few tries, but I’ve now made several pairs of paints that i wear in my daily rotation. It’s definitely worth a try if pants are on your 2024 bingo card.
!!! AN AMAZING REC!!! Thank you!! I'm going to look into this!!!
I'm glad to know we all have trouble with getting to our mending projects.
I think it’s your fabric choice for the jacket that’s putting you off. It’s cute as is, kinda reminds me of an art teacher’s smock. But I think your style would prefer something softer so it was a little more boho than boxy and structured. Maybe a patterned or plain linen, double gauze or your favourite patterned thrifted sheet?
Pockets are stitched closed (often vents, too) to keep everything tidy and nice until it reaches the customer. (Sorry if someone has already said this. I couldn't get through all the comments.)
If you’re not hammering beads you just need to lock them back in place with a hand stitch to fix it in place and stop them all unthreading. Also you should try a small rolled hem on a fine fabric like that. It’s tricky but so nice when done correctly.
14:25 I am so fascinated by this dress and what is happening with the seams. Are the threads snapped? Or can you hear them snapping when it’s stretched? Are your seams sitting flat? Maybe it’s a tension issue? Are you using a stretch or ball point needle if it’s a stretch thick fabric? I am very invested
Hey everyone!! Hope you're all going well. What projects are you working on this week? Let me know! I'm pretty keen to give another crack at a pair of jeans & hopefully (finally) get the fit right... wish me luck!
changing the thread color! you're my hero
bahahha why is it the most annoying task!
You are getting so much more comfortable joking around in front of the camera! It’s so nice to see. Thank you for the video :)
yay!!! i'm trying hahahah thank you for watching!!!
My goals this year are: low buy/no buy, make things with all of the stuff I already have (I have sooooooo many supplies and a huge fabric stash) and more reading, less scrolling. I'm doing okay so far, but it's barely into January. Also I have this weird urge to undo alllll of the squares I crocheted, tie it back together and just make a big cardigan, but I feel like I just need to take a break from it and come back at a later time. Lol.
Love the low/no buy goal! I hope it goes well!! Ooooh always follow those creative ideas, sounds like it could be fun!!
@@fromcarlyb Thank you!
The jacket and shirt at the start of the video give me Paddington Bear vibes ❤
AW !!!! paddington is a style icon
My goal for 2024 is to work my way through the Roberts-Wood patterns using up the fabrics in my stash. These patterns are exquisite!
That sounds like the best goal!! RW have some unbelievable patterns!
I think you're right that the seams are breaking because the dress is stretchy. Such a beautiful dress though.
You're so right!!! :'(
Maybe the pants fabric warps in the wash? I'm still a beginner sewist and that's the first thing that comes to mind. I really want to try my hand at split side skirts this year!
OOOH you're thinking some clever thoughts..... I wonder!!! And that sounds so fun!
That blue jacket is SOO cute!!! I would definitely keep it in rotation in your wardrobe. In fact, I want to make one now! Lovely video, I love the good vibes from your videos. ❤
I am currently procrastinating starting to sew again after finishing my last year of my fashion degree and feeling very burnt out. But I think I’m almost ready and maybe some mending will be some easy quick reward activities for me
Aw I hope you feel more rested & inspired soon!!
Omg what a beautiful formal dress! Love the new length, it’s giving 60s ❤
Thank you so much!! I love it now too yay!!!
i really feel like mending is made for the beginning of the year ! always keep it for january.
i totally agree! it feels so satisfying to get jobs like that done to kick off the year. ooooh that sounds wonderful!! I hope it goes so well mate!
For the red dress, in the video you made it in, you used a knit fabric, but didn't say if you used a ballpoint needle on your machine or not. A regular sewing machine needle will tear knit fabric every time it stabs the fabric. Try using a ballpoint needle with knits if you haven't already
I'm taking an intermediate sewing course this year and I'm SO EXCITED.
THAT'S THE BEST!!!
@@fromcarlyboh, it just occurred to me, what if you put like a bee applique or embroidery coming out of one of the pockets on your blue Christmas make? Inject a little whimsy might make you like it more?
Oh my.... the pinafore!!!! its the nicest!!!! Just discovered your channel and I am thrilled :-)
On the Blue Jacket you should consider adding sashiko patchwork to it. I think it may really accentuate the style.
They keep pockets sewn together for clothes to keep shape (in storage/on hangers) and look better during fitting. It may sound bad but if someone have for example big belly pockets "open" when jackets are buttoned. This is normal but looks bad. Many people keep pockets shut because they prioritize visuals over functionality.
Oh some great info!! Thanks for sharing this!!
Yesssss looking like a character is goals 🤩🎉
Great video. Enjoyed hanging out as always 😊. And can’t believe how small your mending pile is! Awesome way to make sure you do it though!
i want to sew EGL pieces!! i’m making my first skirt right now and next up i want to make a dress. i’m super excited!!
Ooooh exciting!!!!
The soften studios dress !!! Love !!!
PS: Carly I luv u but how are you wearing winter clothing in all of these vids it's like 35 degrees at the moment
Happy New Year! The first jacket looks cute because you are young and cute, but it reminds me of Madeline. The second is so lively that it would be worth making it in different colors & prints. Great purposes, happy sewing.
Thank you so much!! Happy new Year!
Inspired to tackle my growing mending box now! I have to say your makeup is always lovely - I was just wondering what gold eyeshadow this is? So pretty! :)
idk if this is helpful for the thing about the pants not fitting right, but if you buy them from a shop it could be that washing distorts them. most clothing stores today don’t prewash their fabrics, so after you buy them and wash them they can get a bit weird. not necessarily too small, but they’ll just slightly warp in uneven places (because fabric doesn’t like rules lol) and the fit will be *off*
not rlly something you can fix by just washing them on cold or delicate, because usually you’ll be washing them “correctly,” but they’ll still change a bit simply because they weren’t pre-washed.
Hi Carl, I recently started using the upper lip and eyebrows shaver as seam ripper and it's so so convenient and magical... Do give it a try.
OOOOOH interesting!!!!!!
Fort he red dress you can also use a straight stitch with a smaller stitch size and stretch the seam a bit when you sew
Is the colorblock dress a knit or a stretchy fabric? If it is a knit, then try stretching out the fabric as you sew it. It will keep the stitches from popping.
I'm actually not sure.... I think it was a knit!!
My goals are to start sewing lessons and also grow more on youtube! I have been working on my youtube fulltime for a year and will have to look for a job soon, so I'm kind of scared I won't have enough time for youtube 😬 But I'll see what happens!! Love your video as always
that sounds AMAZING!!! I hope it all goes so well & you can see your dreams coming to life this year!
The ZW workwear jacket is super cool😎
I love the pinafore dress you made! Where can I find the pattern?
Can you maybe do a short video on how you make your hand stiched labels? I would appreciate!! I find them very inspiring!
Carly, I bought the Oia Pinafore pattern a few weeks ago and am planning on making it in February. I was so excited when I saw that you’ve done it too! Did you go for the dart or no-dart version please?
Happy New Year!!! 🎉 I absolutely love the blue dress that you made from your new Christmas pattern!!!
Happy New Year!!! And thank you!
if you're using a straight stitch on stretchy fabric, the seams will pop easily! try a zig zag stitch instead since that stretches with the fabric
AMAZING!!! Thank you!
@@fromcarlybyou can also try the triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side) so the seam stitch is straight but stretchy. Check your sewing manual for recommendations.
this video is so nice ❤ also, where are your glasses from?? i've always been curious 👀
That jacket is cute! try wearing it open and see if you like that better. The dress is great! Good choice on fabric!
Ball point/jersey needle, and triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side), will give you a strong, stretchy, straight seam on knits that shouldn’t pop.
For 2024, I want to make dresses and shirts for myself and my kid. I am good at skirts, and I want to make more “tops” to go with them or just dresses. I also plan to knit a sweater (or two!) this year. I have patterns, I just have to take the leap!
Can you share the link to the pinafore pattern please? It looks so amazing!
Can i just say, i stumbled across your video on suggested.. i played it and instantly subscribed because of your intro (funky players) 🤣 love the vibes!
Also, you look like the girl from Stranger Things! Love that 😁
Aw hahahah thanks for stopping by!!! I appreciate it!!
The Red dress is cute as a topper over leggings or skinny pants.
Love all your clothes! Blue suits you very well! Good idea to wear something you dont like tooo much to see if it gets better :-)
Aw thank you so much!!
where is your wrist pincushion from!!!!
It's from MinisoLife! I don't think they sell them anymore :(
I found them online! I think I’ll try to sew one myself :D
Here in the U.S.we call it a seam ripper.😅
Happy new year Carly! ❤🎉 amazing video as always 😊 just out of curiosity... how old are you? 😅
Happy New Year!!!!
Oh my goodness, trying to make pants that actually fit is so hard at the best of times! I have a pretty big hip to waist ratio thanks to my butt, and big thighs too and it's the absolute worst. :(
Why do grandma's always have old bias tape to hand down! My nan has so much! Got to love a goodie bag though ❤
My mending pile consists of 2 items needing just 1 button each, 1 bra needed the underwire put back in, and 1 dress needing a seam redone
oh so achievable !!! love that for you!
I have never understood the use of the term “unpick” to remove stitching because you are not UNpicking. You may be picking out the stitches, which may be where the term originated, but that would be more picking than unpicking. To unpick, you would first have to pick.
Anywho, just curious if anyone else is confused by the term I hear used by so many sewists.
They stitch pockets closed to show the best fit possible and to keep people from wearing the seams before someone purchases them.
Cool 😀
i’m currently making some bee plushies!
adorable !!!
Your might being using the wrong thread...
Pants are the worst! There's a reason I live in leggings lol.
The dress that developed holes is so weird.