I drafted it 3 times & sewed it with some $2 dollar fabric from Walmart because I was afraid to mess it up, but it turned out perfect! Thank you for all your tutorials, I enjoy your style & sweet personality!
Because you absolutely can! :) Juts one step at a time, and remembering that it is all a process, if things don't work out - no panic, just think it through and make a note for future :)
I'm a 4 or 5 XLT (6'5" tall) and I'm tired of paying way too much for shirts that are WAY too big through the middle, but not long enough! So I bought a sewing machine and decided to do them myself. If I can teach myself organ I can make a t-shirt! You've been a huge help! Great video! Also like your other resources.
Thank you. You are always so perky and upbeat who could resist learning? I found your video, "Easy Kimono shirt DIY - drafting and sewing tutorial!" to enlarge the sleeve and also to add a curved hem. All of your videos are informative, easy to follow and fun.
So glad I found your videos. I was struggling with all the alterations required on some pdf patterns i purchased. I've decided to learn to draft my own patterns and then maybe if i feel i need to make the ones I purchased i'll understand how to alter them better. This t shirt is awesome. I can't believe how easy it was to make my own pattern. I did have to drop the bust line down on the pattern down a bit to get the sleeves to fit right. So much fun to be able to do it myself!
I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for paper I can try drafting patterns on. I'm more an aspiring than actual sewist right now but that's about the most perfect tshirt I've seen anywhere (and I'm not quite satisfied with the "pretty good" tshirts I have now.) Gotta be looking for good fabric too.
That is the cutest fabric! I just got my first ever dressmaker's dummy! It's a size 6-8(UK) and as I am a weird shape, I had to pad it out around the shoulders and bust, but I am just so darned excited to get to use it!!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I am just so used to wearing knits. I didn't like how it felt, when I took it off, it didn't stretch so I felt trapped. I am really weird about feeling trapped. I think it was a challis fabric I got last year. I will try another one of your woven patterns. I am sure my Husband will tell me the shirt looks good.
I hear you, it makes sense. I can say for sure - when I am at home and do office work or whatever - I prefer a comfy knit outfit, or a pair of nice stretch pants and a loose button up shirt on top, so you can see that everything I make is usually not skin tight. Comfort and style is the jam :)
Laikam mēģināšu priekšējo daļu pa horizontāli pārdalīt un abām daļām mazliet pielikt klāt, lai tās pārklātos, izveidojot zīdaiņa barošanas topu. Bet ļoti priecātos par video barošanas topam!
Hi Alisa!! Love your fabric choice & the one you have on.. Your vlogs are always so easy to follow & understand.. This t-shirt should be easy to follow & make.. You’re absolutely amazing, thank you…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Good day to you - I am actually making two suggestions, I am a self thought sewist. And I learn a lot from you has a matter of fact I think I am a little addictive to your tutorials. I would like you to do some designer leggings an boxing shorts 💖thank you
I love your channel !! You’re always so Thorough and positive . I recently joined and I was looking for the print outs for this tshirt but don’t know where to look . Thanks
Jen, hello there! Thank you for joining, please go to the Membership tab on my channel and you will find links for Members Extra videos and Instruction Sheets! :)
Thank you! I just did my first cut of this and it worked great. I made the mistake of choosing the wrong fabric and realized eventually that it was a french terry with limited stretch. Of course that did affect the fit but in general I could see this pattern would work and be easily adaptable for the right fabric. Very informative and educational.
So happy for you! Yes... fabric is a big one, but I am so happy that you found it useful! I love these types of t shirts, especially if you have smaller cuts of fabric as you don't need to cut sleeve separate therefore you can get away with using less. I also like to do colorful front and grey back! :)
Absolutely, ma'am! Both from Jo-Ann's. The purple rose is really soft and medium thin, the watercolor flowers is a bit thicker, and very nice to the touch! Bought 1 yd of each, made these 2 shirts and also some headbands for the farmers market :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity That floral fabric is out of stock at Joanns 😭. Does the fabric salvage have a website or name of the brand that made it? I can’t find it anywhere 😭. Totally appreciated.
You make the best lessons. Simple and useful. Thank you. I always worry when I see freehand drawing of neckline curves. I think that maybe I'm not going to do an even curve and once it's cut and sewn, will not sit right. I wonder if there are specific tools that can be used for this.
Trish, hi! My serger settings are irrelevant, as every serger is different+ depends on the fabric that you are using, so best course of action is to follow your serger manual. Thanks!
Such a grt project with so many options to choose from. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can you please teach us how to sew a peasant top with simple instructions as there are so many on the net but with complex instructions. It would be a great project to learn. I hope you will give a thought to it. Thank you.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Hey Thank you so much for such a quick response. Of course I have seen that priject. Here I m talking about the one which got nice gathers at bust area and looks so feminine. I hope I made myself clear this time. Thank you.
@@rinksrana I've seen other YT video tutorials on how to make a milk maid top. It is a spaghetti strap top but the bust is gathered in the way that I think you are wanting. Maybe you can somehow combine the "milkmaid" top pattern with the peasant top pattern to get the desired look you want?
Thank you so much for all of your videos. You are wonderful and inspiring. I have just joined your membership group but do not understand where to find the PDFs for making this t-shirt. Would you please explain where I need to go? Note: I have found the Membership tab and can access it. However, I do not see any of the PDFs.
Jennifer, hello there and thank you for joining! Please watch this video till the end (very important till the very end) and it will show you step by step where to find PDF's, which is on Google drive, link on the Membership tab - th-cam.com/video/uP9qSamkVkk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for a very helpful video. I have narrow shoulders and a big bust. How do I draw the sleeve? My patterns tend to look way different than yours. I don't necessarily want to lengthen the sleeves too much to get to that curve. Your help will be appreciated
Of course your patterns will look different since your measurements are different - that's normal. You will draft your sleeve exactly the same way, just according to what you want. Make a sample and see how it fits - and adjust accordingly.
Hi. I like to use this pattern ( cus easy) to sew my own scrubs. I will be using a non-stretchy, thicker fabric. Do I need to add inches so I can move in it and put my head through it without it getting stuck ? What adjustment would be needed for a wide shoulder ( so the shirt wont hug my underarms) ? Thx
This video is for knit fabrics, for woven fabrics (non-stretch fabric) you will need to use this tutorial first - th-cam.com/video/QAWF-mFXiTM/w-d-xo.html and then this tutorial th-cam.com/video/46PxYVilT4o/w-d-xo.html to get the same effect as the knit shirt in this video. The construction of tops in woven fabrics require more ease and different things to look for when pattern drafting.
Hi Alisa. As always, thank you for your tutorial. You do make it look so easy! I notice that you add any ease to this drafting. Is it on purpose for bodice block and we add in ease per garment as we desire? Thanks
Hello there! So glad you're enjoying these tutorials - please watch knit bodice block series to gain better understanding of how to work with a bodice block, including adding ease. Here's the playlist - th-cam.com/video/E7RtajU3ASk/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativityhmm, i thought I watched everything in that series. I will watch again. I do recall that you taught how to make a larger size but nothing about ease. Also, I have a really hard time joining your channel. I don’t know how to do that haha. Sorry. Can you send me a link to join? Sorry
So my particular knit bodice does not have any ease, yours can be whichever way you prefer, you just need to know what you're working with so that way when you want to make modifications you know how much ease you already have in our garment and how much more you want to add for it to look the way you want. In knit bodice block you can have no ease, negative ease or positive ease, in woven bodice blocks and garments you need to have wearable ease. In the episode about making a sweater from bodice block you can see how I add ease.
Also, it is easy to mix it up, but just wanted to let you know that added ease and a larger size are two different things. HOW TO become a MEMBER of this channel to get access to Instruction Sheets, Extra Videos for Members Only and small templates for mini projects - READ FIRST TILL THE END. Thank you! PLEASE NOTE: these are not patterns for clothes and garments, these are instruction sheets. Step-by-step written instruction on how I drafted this or that project, so that you can follow along. The templates are ONLY for the small projects, like a basket, or coaster, or towel wrap and etc. I have also created sewing reference sheets and practice sheets, as well as sketches that you can use and some small scale garment parts that you can use to practice "slash and spread" techniques and dart manipulations. Instruction sheets are focused on the drafting process and less on the sewing sequence as that is shown in the video. Sewing steps can be sometimes written out, and sometimes referenced back to the original video. Additional Members Extra videos go into fabric selection, extra tips and tricks, best practices and some additional ideas from me. I try to prioritize Members comments, especially if there is a question. I try to post EARLY ACCESS videos for Members, meaning those are videos that you can watch earlier than anyone else and without ads :) Every week I post Members ONLY sneak peeks. We also have Members Only FB group for sharing project pictures and inspiration. I am not a teacher and this is not a course or a program. THERE ARE 3 WAYS YOU CAN JOIN: 1) Click on the JOIN button next to SUBSCRIBE button (if you're Apple use you won't see it) 2) Go to my channel page (click on my channel name) and click JOIN on the banner 3) Link below WHAT TO DO: 1) new window with Membership trailer will pop-up (IF you DON'T see a pop up, 3 things are going on: you need to update your internet browser, check the pop-up blocker on your web browser and disable it or if you're an Apple user you might not see it as well) 2) this pop-up window will tell you all the perks and price 3) TH-cam takes care of the payment. I do not process, nor I can see the payment info or any other specific information regarding that, if you have a question regarding payment processing - please kindly reach out to to TH-cam Help Desk. 5) If you watch from Apple (Ipad and etc) - Membership display is limited, meaning you still get all the perks, but you won't see the Membership tab after you join. Read below how to access the perks. 6) Once you have joined - head over to the MEMBERSHIP tab on my channel homepage to get the links to all of your perks! You will need to click on green "click to show perks" and the list will open up. ALSO - head to the Community tab to see latest Members Only Sneak Peek and additional info - Apple users, here you will find Members Extra videos posted. Click on any of the Members Extra videos and go the info box to that video - all Members Perks are listed there. Yay! :) IF you clicked on the Google DRIVE link and all you see is 4 folders but you can't open them or you open them and they are empty (usually happens to Apple users) then you most likely have to clean your cache or enable some functions on your Ipad. Everything is working, all things are available - I am not tricking you. You just need to google for possible answers and see why google drive isn't displayed correctly on your device, it does not happen to every Ipad, but unfortunately I can't help you more as I am not an Ipad user. I have asked my friend to double check it for me - and Google Drive opens up smooth on her Ipad. ALL MEMBERS PERKS are also posted underneath EVERY Members Extra video :) HERE'S A LINK TO JOIN - th-cam.com/channels/AZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA.htmljoin Thank you for joining from the bottom of my heart!
Hahah Alisa, I would never ever think that you trick me for anything. You mean a lot to me and I admire your dedication. You have very kind heart and you are doing good deeds. I don’t even care if I can’t access perks and other things. I just want to do a little of something in return to all your kind work. Thanks Alisa. I will figure it out. I am an apple user so maybe that’s why I have a hard time but I will figure it out :) have a great day. Hugs
Hello everyone. I want to ask if someone use the parten to craft a long sleeve T shirt? I run out of long sleeve t-shirt 😂 (ty for your video, I'm French and I learn English and your video help me a lot 🌷)
Pauline, hello there, so glad to see you here! There is actually a video on my channel for a long sleeve t shirt like this one - just click on my channel name and go to "video" tab. You will see it there :) happy sewing.
Lisa, I am trying not to get frustrated while drafting a t-shirt pattern. I would really like to know how to add ease to the pattern since I need it desperately. Although I am fairly small, I am not as tiny as you and am big busted so making a t-shirt without some amount of ease looks rather sketchy on me to say the least. I looked in the members only section to see if I could find some instructions on adding ease but I can't seem to find it. Can you let me know if there is a video somewhere in your videos that instructs us on how to add ease the proper way to our drafted patterns. I feel like such a dummy but when I try to do these things on my own, the pattern I make is, well, let's just say it doesn't look very good when I sew it up.
Cathleen, hello there! So sorry for your frustration. There are multiple ways to add easy to a pattern, but the simplest way to understand ease and what it is, here is your bust measurement, which is 10 (just for example) and you 2" to it, and that is ease. Here is a video for Members about EASE, there is also a reference sheet on the Google Drive for Members - th-cam.com/video/ot5Ncd85K_o/w-d-xo.html Now, it really is as easy as taking your bust, waist or hip measurement and adding to it and then placing that new measurement on your pattern draft. When you are full busted and you are making anything with grown on sleeve you have to remember that grown on sleeve (full busted or not) will always create a "pocket" of fabric in the underarm section, I believe I have talked about it in quite a few Members Extra. To create a "classic" t-shirt, with the set-in sleeve, I have a full series on knit bodice block that also shows how to do a full-bust adjustment, which gives you more room in the bust and tackles the gaping armhole - th-cam.com/video/E7RtajU3ASk/w-d-xo.html video number 7 in this playlist will show the full bust adjustment. Another way how to add ease is to do a slash and spread method, there is also a video for Members. Now, to see how the ease is added to the measurement, just watch this bodice block with darts video, when I draft bust/waist/hip line I take the measurement and add ease to it - th-cam.com/video/aJ6Stv9b8k0/w-d-xo.html ALSO, the latest video series about drafting and sewing the button-up shirt, features a video where I adjust the bodice from a basic block, and there you see how I add ease to it as well - th-cam.com/video/U6JxK2_qxGI/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Lisa, thank you so much for going the extra mile to help me. I get so overwhelmed trying to do this right and when you tell us to adjust things the way we want, I don't know enough yet to know what decision to make. Then I waste so much fabric making toile after toile to check the fit. I will watch all the videos you have suggested and eventually I will get a good pattern. Again, thank you so much. I really really appreciate it. I apologize for being so slow to figure this out.
@@cathleenvance4441 Cathleen, you will get there! About making toiles... why don't you add extra width to you front and back pattern piece, put it on yourself with side seams being not sewn and just pin it together with the ease that looks and feels comfortable - that could be a good hands on method for you. Then copy hat you have pinned onto a paper pattern. Also, question , are you making this - grown on sleeve t-shirt, are you making a t-shirt with a set-in sleeve, are you making a knit bodice block? Do you have a t-shirt where you like the amount of ease it has? - then just copy the measurement of the bust line to you pattern. What type of stretch fabric are you using? Your fabric might have very little stretch to it. I understand - and it is totally normal, we all get overwhelmed. I wish I could go over every single little thing in every video, but then videos would be hours long... okay, so I made a Members Extra video about how I add ease to my measurements/patterns 3 different ways, I just finished it, so it does not have links under it, but I thought I would give you the "draft" link, so that way you can watch it right away. Here's the draft - th-cam.com/video/xSfEUHBgMwg/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh my gosh Alisa, I am speechless. You came home from work and took time to create the most incredibly HELPFUL video I think I have ever watched. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This video that you sent so I could watch it right away has HELPED so much. I just cannot thank you enough. I was trying to draft your knit bodice block and I was using cotton jersey at first, then switched to ITY jersey which seemed to be better. I must have drafted the bodice block 3 times and I'm sure it's just the way my body is shaped. You have the best channel for content and the things you teach us are just fabulous. Your methods are great and I really have learned so much. I don't know why I was not able to find the videos, I think it was just that I kept trying to get the fit right and getting so mad at myself. Again, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to make this video. You are so kind and sincere. I am going to start drafting again in the morning and I know with all this information I will get it right. Bless you and thank so so much. I appreciate you more than ever.
I'm struggling with seam allowance for stretch fleece material, I've watched your videos but found it very confusing to know what to allow, I also want to add the seam allowance to the pattern piece as I'm not confident in cutting it free hand, thank you
Caroline, I totally understand! Here's the video that I did about seam allowances in general and what kind of seam allowances do I prefer and when and why - th-cam.com/video/LQ3n4mai9hg/w-d-xo.html
Make a pattern first, put it on the table - measure around and you will find how much fabric you will need. This VERY much depends on how long you want your t-shirt, or if you are making me it into a dress.
How do I download the pattern perks? I want to follow the printed patterns but I have no idea how to download these. Can someone please guide me as I am totally frustrated.
Jo, hello there again! I read your previous comment from 2 days ago and replied to it the, but maybe you haven't seen it. Here is the information: to find where to get the Instruction Sheets just watch this video till the very end (very important to watch it till the end, it is a short video) and it will show you multiple ways to get to the Instruction sheets :) - th-cam.com/video/uP9qSamkVkk/w-d-xo.html
You may know it by full measurement - 3/4 - 1/2 - 1/4, so you measure your bust, waist, and hips, then you divide those measurements either by 1/2 or 1/4 of your measurement and you can make your pattern as seen in this video. Hope that helps you out?
@@pjd2709 thank you so much for taking the time to explain, I need this repeated a couple times in different ways and shown because I still am not completing getting it
You don't have to pay for Membership to get the template- iit is not a template that is offered as a part of the Membership, but a written instruction, as stated in the video. To draft your own you simply have to follow the steps in the video and that's it.
Manny, hello there, you can slow down the paces of the video, of ANY video, on TH-cam. Just click on the little gear icon in the bottom right corner of the video and select a playback speed that is perfect for you :)
I drafted it 3 times & sewed it with some $2 dollar fabric from Walmart because I was afraid to mess it up, but it turned out perfect! Thank you for all your tutorials, I enjoy your style & sweet personality!
I love your positive and uplifting tone. I am beginner sewer and you make me feel like i can accomplish this!
Because you absolutely can! :) Juts one step at a time, and remembering that it is all a process, if things don't work out - no panic, just think it through and make a note for future :)
You have a knack for picking out the prettiest fabrics!!
I really enjoy your tutorials, the best by far. You explain things so simply. You suggested to sew the hems by hand, the best method.
I could listen to your voice all day!☺very easy and thorough tutorial. Thanks again for sharing.
Im new in this industry and i must say im happy to have found your channel i will be subscribing as well ..thank you so much
I'm a 4 or 5 XLT (6'5" tall) and I'm tired of paying way too much for shirts that are WAY too big through the middle, but not long enough! So I bought a sewing machine and decided to do them myself. If I can teach myself organ I can make a t-shirt! You've been a huge help! Great video! Also like your other resources.
Doing exactly this for my hubby!! 🥰✨ It sucks not being able to find anything his size
Thank you. You are always so perky and upbeat who could resist learning? I found your video, "Easy Kimono shirt DIY - drafting and sewing tutorial!" to enlarge the sleeve and also to add a curved hem. All of your videos are informative, easy to follow and fun.
Measurements
0:45 Nape if your neck all the way to your waist
1:02 Wait measurement
1:12 Bust circumference
1:24 Back shoulder
1:50 Neck line
Thank you! I make the patterns for my teddy bears and dolls like you teaching and sew clothes according.
So glad I found your videos. I was struggling with all the alterations required on some pdf patterns i purchased. I've decided to learn to draft my own patterns and then maybe if i feel i need to make the ones I purchased i'll understand how to alter them better. This t shirt is awesome. I can't believe how easy it was to make my own pattern. I did have to drop the bust line down on the pattern down a bit to get the sleeves to fit right. So much fun to be able to do it myself!
you are the best teacher
I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for paper I can try drafting patterns on. I'm more an aspiring than actual sewist right now but that's about the most perfect tshirt I've seen anywhere (and I'm not quite satisfied with the "pretty good" tshirts I have now.) Gotta be looking for good fabric too.
Love watching you sew and explain. Thanks
Darling I am from Sri Lanka .
I really used your methods to make extended sleeves dress .
Great job!
Such a helpful video. Thank you so much. Really pretty t-shirts ☺️
That is the cutest fabric! I just got my first ever dressmaker's dummy! It's a size 6-8(UK) and as I am a weird shape, I had to pad it out around the shoulders and bust, but I am just so darned excited to get to use it!!
It will be such a great use to you- so excited for you!!!
Thank you so much for your videos, you are so positive and inspiring 🥰 I am always looking forward for your videos!
I'm so glad!
You're great,your fast and I understand it always when you explain,your t-shirt w/ style.
Awesome! Thank you!
Working on t-shirts this weekend....good timing...thank you 😊
Perfect!
Sew Awesome - Missy! I love this channel.
Hello
Thank you! :) I appreciate your kind comment!
I love your voice and organization. Excellent!♥️
Thank you for easy way to show the tutorial.
Fantastic video! I absolutely love the fabric! Thank you!😊❤👍
It is so cute, isn't it? :) Thank you!
@@ThoughtfulCreativitydo you remember where you got it?
Yay. I just made the woven shirt you showed last year. ( it was the easy pink one). I decided I don't like woven patterns. This video cheered me up.
Glad to hear that this cheered you up. Yay! :) but if I may ask what turns you off in the woven patterns?
Same! Haha
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I am just so used to wearing knits. I didn't like how it felt, when I took it off, it didn't stretch so I felt trapped. I am really weird about feeling trapped. I think it was a challis fabric I got last year. I will try another one of your woven patterns. I am sure my Husband will tell me the shirt looks good.
I hear you, it makes sense. I can say for sure - when I am at home and do office work or whatever - I prefer a comfy knit outfit, or a pair of nice stretch pants and a loose button up shirt on top, so you can see that everything I make is usually not skin tight. Comfort and style is the jam :)
i probably wouldn't make this coz I have a lot of blouse already but I'm just here coz I love hearing your voice
You are a delight! Thanks for your videos
Laikam mēģināšu priekšējo daļu pa horizontāli pārdalīt un abām daļām mazliet pielikt klāt, lai tās pārklātos, izveidojot zīdaiņa barošanas topu. Bet ļoti priecātos par video barošanas topam!
Hi Alisa!! Love your fabric choice & the one you have on.. Your vlogs are always so easy to follow & understand.. This t-shirt should be easy to follow & make.. You’re absolutely amazing, thank you….
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This was definitely very helpful, thanks so much for sharing, you're amazing and I appreciate you🥰
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Love the contrast bands!
Thank you and great to see you here :)
You are an amazing instructor 🥰 you are amazing ❤
Loved this I am definitely going to try out this shirt.😍
Yay! I have been making this style for years and absolutely love it!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Have you posted the instruction sheets I cannot seem to find them. Thanks
@@elainesnyder8210 yes, I have. I just checked, all is there, on the bottom of the list.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thanks
@@elainesnyder8210 I checked again, just to be sure - and it is there. If you still cannot see it - let me know :)
This is a fab tshirt one off the best tutorials on you tube 🥳🥳
Thank you so much for all your tip and ideas 💝💕
Me encanta tus videos 🎉
great video. Would love to see a collar added to that so I could use as a golf shirt. ❤️
Good day to you - I am actually making two suggestions, I am a self thought sewist. And I learn a lot from you has a matter of fact I think I am a little addictive to your tutorials. I would like you to do some designer leggings an boxing shorts 💖thank you
I love your channel !! You’re always so Thorough and positive . I recently joined and I was looking for the print outs for this tshirt but don’t know where to look . Thanks
Jen, hello there! Thank you for joining, please go to the Membership tab on my channel and you will find links for Members Extra videos and Instruction Sheets! :)
Lovely video. Thank you :)
Thank you! I just did my first cut of this and it worked great. I made the mistake of choosing the wrong fabric and realized eventually that it was a french terry with limited stretch. Of course that did affect the fit but in general I could see this pattern would work and be easily adaptable for the right fabric. Very informative and educational.
So happy for you! Yes... fabric is a big one, but I am so happy that you found it useful! I love these types of t shirts, especially if you have smaller cuts of fabric as you don't need to cut sleeve separate therefore you can get away with using less. I also like to do colorful front and grey back! :)
Thank you. Can you please explain more bout how to measure the sleeve covef?
ThankYou ❤
Beautiful
I love it! Can you share where the fabrics are from? I am obsessed with both the one you made and the one you are wearing!
Absolutely, ma'am! Both from Jo-Ann's. The purple rose is really soft and medium thin, the watercolor flowers is a bit thicker, and very nice to the touch! Bought 1 yd of each, made these 2 shirts and also some headbands for the farmers market :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I am sooo gonna look for it.:)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity That floral fabric is out of stock at Joanns 😭. Does the fabric salvage have a website or name of the brand that made it? I can’t find it anywhere 😭. Totally appreciated.
Alisa, ca. You demonstrate how to make a pattern using a dress form?? Love your channel. Good job.
You make the best lessons. Simple and useful. Thank you.
I always worry when I see freehand drawing of neckline curves. I think that maybe I'm not going to do an even curve and once it's cut and sewn, will not sit right. I wonder if there are specific tools that can be used for this.
French curve or drafting, rulers, you can also use a plate... I have some of the rulers shown here - th-cam.com/video/EMEdBa4SrpQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh that's great. I'll have to look into finding some. Thank you!
Thank you can you please put the serger settings in the description box as well. Thank you.
Trish, hi! My serger settings are irrelevant, as every serger is different+ depends on the fabric that you are using, so best course of action is to follow your serger manual. Thanks!
Such a grt project with so many options to choose from. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can you please teach us how to sew a peasant top with simple instructions as there are so many on the net but with complex instructions. It would be a great project to learn. I hope you will give a thought to it. Thank you.
I already have a peasant top video with short sleeves, you can look through my videos.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Hey Thank you so much for such a quick response. Of course I have seen that priject. Here I m talking about the one which got nice gathers at bust area and looks so feminine. I hope I made myself clear this time. Thank you.
@@rinksrana I've seen other YT video tutorials on how to make a milk maid top. It is a spaghetti strap top but the bust is gathered in the way that I think you are wanting. Maybe you can somehow combine the "milkmaid" top pattern with the peasant top pattern to get the desired look you want?
When you sew knit fabric on your serger do you change to other needles like ball point?
Love your videos. Do you draft things with darts in them?
Thank you so much for all of your videos. You are wonderful and inspiring. I have just joined your membership group but do not understand where to find the PDFs for making this t-shirt. Would you please explain where I need to go? Note: I have found the Membership tab and can access it. However, I do not see any of the PDFs.
Jennifer, hello there and thank you for joining! Please watch this video till the end (very important till the very end) and it will show you step by step where to find PDF's, which is on Google drive, link on the Membership tab - th-cam.com/video/uP9qSamkVkk/w-d-xo.html
Jennifer, hello there, checking in on you and if you had a chance to explore Google Drive :)
Yes, thank you so much! I did find it. All is well. Thank you for checking on me.
8:28 This is very helpful
Amazing project! Can you make us a Top Nurse Scrub? Thanks
Thank you for your suggestion - maybe one day, but currently not on my to do list.
This is bias tape maker, what is the best mm to buy, there is 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm and 25mm?
Which of these are the best?
Thank you.
Thanks for a very helpful video. I have narrow shoulders and a big bust. How do I draw the sleeve? My patterns tend to look way different than yours. I don't necessarily want to lengthen the sleeves too much to get to that curve. Your help will be appreciated
Of course your patterns will look different since your measurements are different - that's normal. You will draft your sleeve exactly the same way, just according to what you want. Make a sample and see how it fits - and adjust accordingly.
Can you do tutorials for Shirts too
Hi! I really want to make a jacket but I don't know how to draft it
Hi. I like to use this pattern ( cus easy) to sew my own scrubs. I will be using a non-stretchy, thicker fabric. Do I need to add inches so I can move in it and put my head through it without it getting stuck ? What adjustment would be needed for a wide shoulder ( so the shirt wont hug my underarms) ? Thx
This video is for knit fabrics, for woven fabrics (non-stretch fabric) you will need to use this tutorial first - th-cam.com/video/QAWF-mFXiTM/w-d-xo.html and then this tutorial th-cam.com/video/46PxYVilT4o/w-d-xo.html to get the same effect as the knit shirt in this video. The construction of tops in woven fabrics require more ease and different things to look for when pattern drafting.
Lovely T shirt. What kind of fabric you use for this shirt? Is it stretchy?
Please listen to the video, everything is explained.
Girl, you are so beautiful 😍 and charming.
Should l add seam allowance.. Or should l not..my material is a rib knit for a turtle neck top
at 7:38 in the video it answers your question :)
Hi Alisa. As always, thank you for your tutorial. You do make it look so easy! I notice that you add any ease to this drafting. Is it on purpose for bodice block and we add in ease per garment as we desire? Thanks
Hello there! So glad you're enjoying these tutorials - please watch knit bodice block series to gain better understanding of how to work with a bodice block, including adding ease. Here's the playlist - th-cam.com/video/E7RtajU3ASk/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativityhmm, i thought I watched everything in that series. I will watch again. I do recall that you taught how to make a larger size but nothing about ease.
Also, I have a really hard time joining your channel. I don’t know how to do that haha. Sorry. Can you send me a link to join? Sorry
So my particular knit bodice does not have any ease, yours can be whichever way you prefer, you just need to know what you're working with so that way when you want to make modifications you know how much ease you already have in our garment and how much more you want to add for it to look the way you want. In knit bodice block you can have no ease, negative ease or positive ease, in woven bodice blocks and garments you need to have wearable ease. In the episode about making a sweater from bodice block you can see how I add ease.
Also, it is easy to mix it up, but just wanted to let you know that added ease and a larger size are two different things.
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Hahah Alisa, I would never ever think that you trick me for anything. You mean a lot to me and I admire your dedication. You have very kind heart and you are doing good deeds. I don’t even care if I can’t access perks and other things. I just want to do a little of something in return to all your kind work. Thanks Alisa. I will figure it out. I am an apple user so maybe that’s why I have a hard time but I will figure it out :) have a great day. Hugs
Hello everyone. I want to ask if someone use the parten to craft a long sleeve T shirt? I run out of long sleeve t-shirt 😂 (ty for your video, I'm French and I learn English and your video help me a lot 🌷)
Pauline, hello there, so glad to see you here! There is actually a video on my channel for a long sleeve t shirt like this one - just click on my channel name and go to "video" tab. You will see it there :) happy sewing.
I hope you can show how to sew the necklace
Please listen to the video - all links are at the end of the video or in the infobox.
Lisa, I am trying not to get frustrated while drafting a t-shirt pattern. I would really like to know how to add ease to the pattern since I need it desperately. Although I am fairly small, I am not as tiny as you and am big busted so making a t-shirt without some amount of ease looks rather sketchy on me to say the least. I looked in the members only section to see if I could find some instructions on adding ease but I can't seem to find it. Can you let me know if there is a video somewhere in your videos that instructs us on how to add ease the proper way to our drafted patterns. I feel like such a dummy but when I try to do these things on my own, the pattern I make is, well, let's just say it doesn't look very good when I sew it up.
Cathleen, hello there! So sorry for your frustration. There are multiple ways to add easy to a pattern, but the simplest way to understand ease and what it is, here is your bust measurement, which is 10 (just for example) and you 2" to it, and that is ease. Here is a video for Members about EASE, there is also a reference sheet on the Google Drive for Members - th-cam.com/video/ot5Ncd85K_o/w-d-xo.html Now, it really is as easy as taking your bust, waist or hip measurement and adding to it and then placing that new measurement on your pattern draft. When you are full busted and you are making anything with grown on sleeve you have to remember that grown on sleeve (full busted or not) will always create a "pocket" of fabric in the underarm section, I believe I have talked about it in quite a few Members Extra. To create a "classic" t-shirt, with the set-in sleeve, I have a full series on knit bodice block that also shows how to do a full-bust adjustment, which gives you more room in the bust and tackles the gaping armhole - th-cam.com/video/E7RtajU3ASk/w-d-xo.html video number 7 in this playlist will show the full bust adjustment. Another way how to add ease is to do a slash and spread method, there is also a video for Members. Now, to see how the ease is added to the measurement, just watch this bodice block with darts video, when I draft bust/waist/hip line I take the measurement and add ease to it - th-cam.com/video/aJ6Stv9b8k0/w-d-xo.html ALSO, the latest video series about drafting and sewing the button-up shirt, features a video where I adjust the bodice from a basic block, and there you see how I add ease to it as well - th-cam.com/video/U6JxK2_qxGI/w-d-xo.html
Cathleen, I just posted on a community tab for Members about ease with added sketch to show how it looks, I hope the visuals will help you!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Lisa, thank you so much for going the extra mile to help me. I get so overwhelmed trying to do this right and when you tell us to adjust things the way we want, I don't know enough yet to know what decision to make. Then I waste so much fabric making toile after toile to check the fit. I will watch all the videos you have suggested and eventually I will get a good pattern. Again, thank you so much. I really really appreciate it. I apologize for being so slow to figure this out.
@@cathleenvance4441 Cathleen, you will get there! About making toiles... why don't you add extra width to you front and back pattern piece, put it on yourself with side seams being not sewn and just pin it together with the ease that looks and feels comfortable - that could be a good hands on method for you. Then copy hat you have pinned onto a paper pattern. Also, question , are you making this - grown on sleeve t-shirt, are you making a t-shirt with a set-in sleeve, are you making a knit bodice block? Do you have a t-shirt where you like the amount of ease it has? - then just copy the measurement of the bust line to you pattern. What type of stretch fabric are you using? Your fabric might have very little stretch to it. I understand - and it is totally normal, we all get overwhelmed. I wish I could go over every single little thing in every video, but then videos would be hours long... okay, so I made a Members Extra video about how I add ease to my measurements/patterns 3 different ways, I just finished it, so it does not have links under it, but I thought I would give you the "draft" link, so that way you can watch it right away. Here's the draft - th-cam.com/video/xSfEUHBgMwg/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh my gosh Alisa, I am speechless. You came home from work and took time to create the most incredibly HELPFUL video I think I have ever watched. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This video that you sent so I could watch it right away has HELPED so much. I just cannot thank you enough. I was trying to draft your knit bodice block and I was using cotton jersey at first, then switched to ITY jersey which seemed to be better. I must have drafted the bodice block 3 times and I'm sure it's just the way my body is shaped. You have the best channel for content and the things you teach us are just fabulous. Your methods are great and I really have learned so much. I don't know why I was not able to find the videos, I think it was just that I kept trying to get the fit right and getting so mad at myself. Again, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to make this video. You are so kind and sincere. I am going to start drafting again in the morning and I know with all this information I will get it right. Bless you and thank so so much. I appreciate you more than ever.
I'm struggling with seam allowance for stretch fleece material, I've watched your videos but found it very confusing to know what to allow, I also want to add the seam allowance to the pattern piece as I'm not confident in cutting it free hand, thank you
Caroline, I totally understand! Here's the video that I did about seam allowances in general and what kind of seam allowances do I prefer and when and why - th-cam.com/video/LQ3n4mai9hg/w-d-xo.html
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you so much, I'll watch again, I really like your videos, as a beginner they are giving me some confidence
hi alisa from ireland ''''''''''how much fabric do i need for tee shirt would love u to include this in ur tutorials
Make a pattern first, put it on the table - measure around and you will find how much fabric you will need. This VERY much depends on how long you want your t-shirt, or if you are making me it into a dress.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank u love ur tutorials
What is the name of the type of paper you are using.
Hello there :) open the description box of this video - it is linked there as medical tracing paper.
Me encantan tus videos y todo lo que haces pero no trae para traducir al español 😢
How do I download the pattern perks? I want to follow the printed patterns but I have no idea how to download these. Can someone please guide me as I am totally frustrated.
Jo, hello there again! I read your previous comment from 2 days ago and replied to it the, but maybe you haven't seen it. Here is the information: to find where to get the Instruction Sheets just watch this video till the very end (very important to watch it till the end, it is a short video) and it will show you multiple ways to get to the Instruction sheets :) - th-cam.com/video/uP9qSamkVkk/w-d-xo.html
May you send me a dress mannequin please it can be an old one XOXO thank you 😊
Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas la traduction en français
Hello
I notice that there is a monthly fee for joining your channel. Is there a way to pay for a year at one time?
What is a quarter ?
You may know it by full measurement - 3/4 - 1/2 - 1/4, so you measure your bust, waist, and hips, then you divide those measurements either by 1/2 or 1/4 of your measurement and you can make your pattern as seen in this video. Hope that helps you out?
@@pjd2709 thank you so much for taking the time to explain, I need this repeated a couple times in different ways and shown because I still am not completing getting it
Sad that you have to pay for membership to get the template
You don't have to pay for Membership to get the template- iit is not a template that is offered as a part of the Membership, but a written instruction, as stated in the video. To draft your own you simply have to follow the steps in the video and that's it.
You are great, but you speak too too fast, and in my age I miss a lot of info, sorry, but thank you very much.
Manny, hello there, you can slow down the paces of the video, of ANY video, on TH-cam. Just click on the little gear icon in the bottom right corner of the video and select a playback speed that is perfect for you :)