Thanks for this video, Alisa. What a great idea to have the swatches organised like that so we know which fabric is suitable for which project. I appreciate the time you put into your research, then you share it with us, and I am so grateful for that. It saves us a lot of time. 👗👚🎽✂️🎀🧥🧵Love from Australia
Fabrics have always been something that is intimidating to me. Thank you so very much for this good idea as a starting point to help me. I love the idea of the sketch book and will be ordering some swatches.
Jane, ordering swatches helps SO much! I very much like to feel my fabric when I buy it, but when you do it online - it s hard to do, so swatches help a lot in order to get close to what you need/want!
Dear Alisa. I hope this is the correct spelling of your name! I subscribed to your channel and have been watching your amazing and informative videos for quite some time. Now I am a brand new member and I have just finished drawing your bodice block to make the long sleeved t shirt with set in sleeves. I have never drafted my own patterns before as thought I would not be able to master it; hence mine have always been store or op shop purchased, with lots of alterations to make them fit my petite figure. Thank you so much for inspiring so many sewers with your lovely teaching style and warm personality. Now I have to do a massive video catch-up! Warm wishes from South Australia. 🐾🌸
Thank you for this informative video. I have enjoyed watching your channel for a few months now and have learned a lot from you. I struggle with straightening the grain in fabric before I can even begin cutting. Would it be possible to show us how you do it? Thanks!
I love this video. Very informative as always. I prefer knit fabrics for my sewing (matter of sensory issues as some woven do not feel nice against my skin). I love viscose (both as a jeresy knit and as woven lightweight fabric).
Hi. Thank you for sharing your ideas. May I ask, what fabrics are best for Scrunchies, headbands and bows? Hope you see my comment. Btw, I'm from Philippines 😊. Thank you. God bless.
Thanks for this! Selecting the wrong fabric online has been the trouble spot for many of my biggest fails. Local stores in my area do not offer the variety of fabric, or price range I can find online, so your video is truly a life saver. :- )
Love all your content. And 100k subscribers so close ! I think that shows what an amazing job you have been doing ! Looking forward to celebrate together
I have to do things sort of backwards; I have primarily been a quilter, so I have lots and lots of cotton for quiltmaking. Now, however, I need to make clothing using what I already have. Any ideas?
I'm finding fabric choices to be quite frustrating. Needing to make a T-Shirt but no one sells it. Jo-Ann's and Amazon doesn't have it. Got any suggestions as to where to look? I'm looking for a 50% stretch 4 ways.
Hi Alisa, I have fabric that has one way stretch, not along the selvage, but vertical, can I use that and cut it out folding on the vertical instead of selvage to selvage. If not, what on earth can you make with a one way stretch, I have been looking at patterns and can't seem to find any. Are any of your drafts for one way stretch? A lot of questions, I know but I'm kinda desperate as I really wanted to make a cardigan out of this one way fabric but it calls for stretch and am not sure if vertical would be ok. Thanks!!!
Hi Debbie! If I were you - I would do exactly that - fold it and cut it vertical so that the direction of the stretch is horizontal, side to side, on your garments. You can make many garments with one way stretch that runs horizontal, examples from my tutorials are: Breton top, bow cardigan, wrap cardigan, bishop sleeve top and many others. Bit those would not be suitable for vertical stretch, so when you cut - make sure that you cut that way so that the direction do the stretch runs horizontal, or as shown on a pattern. Also, each Instruction Sheet says what fabric you need on the first page, that should also help. And you are right - usually the stretch is horizontal and not vertical when it comes to one way stretch, but there are some odd things like that in the world :)
Catherine, hello there. Please click on my channel name, then go to "Membership" tab and there you will see links for all perks you get as a Member. Click on those links, one of them is for Google Drive - there you will find these cards. :)
Scroll to the top right below the video. Look to the far right there should say subscribe. Hit that. Then, there is a bell next to it. If you touch on that you can choose “all” which allows you to be notified each time a new video comes up. I hope this helps. I was confused when I started.
Hi dear I have seen the join button bu I cant join please an i kids fashion Designer please can you help me with the children sketching too thanks alot I love every thing about your channel
Thanks for this video, Alisa. What a great idea to have the swatches organised like that so we know which fabric is suitable for which project. I appreciate the time you put into your research, then you share it with us, and I am so grateful for that. It saves us a lot of time. 👗👚🎽✂️🎀🧥🧵Love from Australia
The templates you created are perfect for organizing your sewing into modules for a capsule wardrobe. 👌🏼😊
Such a good point! I didn't even think about it! I am so glad you like them!
Fabrics have always been something that is intimidating to me. Thank you so very much for this good idea as a starting point to help me. I love the idea of the sketch book and will be ordering some swatches.
Jane, ordering swatches helps SO much! I very much like to feel my fabric when I buy it, but when you do it online - it s hard to do, so swatches help a lot in order to get close to what you need/want!
Dear Alisa. I hope this is the correct spelling of your name! I subscribed to your channel and have been watching your amazing and informative videos for quite some time. Now I am a brand new member and I have just finished drawing your bodice block to make the long sleeved t shirt with set in sleeves. I have never drafted my own patterns before as thought I would not be able to master it; hence mine have always been store or op shop purchased, with lots of alterations to make them fit my petite figure. Thank you so much for inspiring so many sewers with your lovely teaching style and warm personality. Now I have to do a massive video catch-up!
Warm wishes from South Australia. 🐾🌸
Your sincere desire to do your best comes across very well!! Especially in how & what you describe, it’s always true & practical!
Thanks! This opened my eyes on what to look for in the fabric store!
Your videos are so inspiring, i made a whole bag after watching only a few lol
Whaaaaaat? That's GREAT! :) Shanice, thank you for sharing and make more bags and other fun projects :)
Hi Alisa!! Great explanation on fabric choice & usage.. Deeply appreciate everything....
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Thank you for this informative video. I have enjoyed watching your channel for a few months now and have learned a lot from you. I struggle with straightening the grain in fabric before I can even begin cutting. Would it be possible to show us how you do it? Thanks!
Alisa, this is yet another awesome video. I learn so much from you!
Thank you
I love this video. Very informative as always.
I prefer knit fabrics for my sewing (matter of sensory issues as some woven do not feel nice against my skin).
I love viscose (both as a jeresy knit and as woven lightweight fabric).
It helps a lot,thank you
How can I be so knowledgeable with fabric they way you are.
Hi. Thank you for sharing your ideas. May I ask, what fabrics are best for Scrunchies, headbands and bows? Hope you see my comment. Btw, I'm from Philippines 😊. Thank you. God bless.
Great information for beginners 👍🏻💕
Thanks for this! Selecting the wrong fabric online has been the trouble spot for many of my biggest fails. Local stores in my area do not offer the variety of fabric, or price range I can find online, so your video is truly a life saver. :- )
Love all your content. And 100k subscribers so close ! I think that shows what an amazing job you have been doing ! Looking forward to celebrate together
thanks for this knowledge👍👍
I bought some 100% cotton chocolate and white gingham plus white lining fabric. I will be using McCalls m8213. It’s a beginner’s pattern.
I just looked it up - it is super cute and easy! Fun summer dress!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I was hoping to find a sew-along tutorial for the pattern I have chosen. I'm going to do the one with straps and one tier.
Another awesome video. 😉👊🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!
Thank you so much for these fabulous tips!☺️
Blessings to you,
Washington State
Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰❤😍😍
My pleasure!
great video thanks
Kerrie, thank you - make sure you check out these swatch templates that are available for the Members!
I saw a water repellent fabric online for 40 pesos in 1 yard which is 1$ in us it was not soft not too thin either.. but it was washable
This is very helpful! ... I always look forward to your videos. Would you be doing dresses someday ? 💕
I have to do things sort of backwards; I have primarily been a quilter, so I have lots and lots of cotton for quiltmaking. Now, however, I need to make clothing using what I already have. Any ideas?
Would you please make a vest? Thank you!
I already have a tutorial for vest, please go and take a look at all of my tutorials.
Thxs Alisa 🧵✂️
My pleasure! I hope it helps miss Arlene!
Excellent. I will keep trying. I am sure, once learned, problem solved.
I'm finding fabric choices to be quite frustrating. Needing to make a T-Shirt but no one sells it. Jo-Ann's and Amazon doesn't have it. Got any suggestions as to where to look? I'm looking for a 50% stretch 4 ways.
Just your luck I have a full video of where I buy my fabrics and what to look for :) here it is - th-cam.com/video/BSErC0ZzUKk/w-d-xo.html
Iwich you good job
Hi 🌹🌷
Hi can pls do a trench coat tutorial 😁
Hi Alisa, I have fabric that has one way stretch, not along the selvage, but vertical, can I use that and cut it out folding on the vertical instead of selvage to selvage. If not, what on earth can you make with a one way stretch, I have been looking at patterns and can't seem to find any. Are any of your drafts for one way stretch? A lot of questions, I know but I'm kinda desperate as I really wanted to make a cardigan out of this one way fabric but it calls for stretch and am not sure if vertical would be ok. Thanks!!!
Hi Debbie! If I were you - I would do exactly that - fold it and cut it vertical so that the direction of the stretch is horizontal, side to side, on your garments. You can make many garments with one way stretch that runs horizontal, examples from my tutorials are: Breton top, bow cardigan, wrap cardigan, bishop sleeve top and many others. Bit those would not be suitable for vertical stretch, so when you cut - make sure that you cut that way so that the direction do the stretch runs horizontal, or as shown on a pattern. Also, each Instruction Sheet says what fabric you need on the first page, that should also help. And you are right - usually the stretch is horizontal and not vertical when it comes to one way stretch, but there are some odd things like that in the world :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you so much Alisa, you're a saint!!🤗🤗🤗
My pleasure! :)
how do I download the cards you use in this video ?
Catherine, hello there. Please click on my channel name, then go to "Membership" tab and there you will see links for all perks you get as a Member. Click on those links, one of them is for Google Drive - there you will find these cards. :)
Any advice for someone who is ready to stop buying patterns and start making them?
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i don't have the join button
Click on the little arrow in the description box and you should see the notice to join.
Don’t see a join button
Scroll to the top right below the video. Look to the far right there should say subscribe. Hit that. Then, there is a bell next to it. If you touch on that you can choose “all” which allows you to be notified each time a new video comes up. I hope this helps. I was confused when I started.
Hi dear I have seen the join button bu I cant join please an i kids fashion Designer please can you help me with the children sketching too thanks alot I love every thing about your channel
thank you