Actually Using A Pattern For Once | Playsuit Sew With Me
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Time for a new sew with me! I've grown tired of trying to invent my own patterns even when I'm making something simple, and making lots of mistakes in the process... Time to learn how to sew from a pattern. Follow along in my first attempt, as I make a cute linnen summer playsuit.
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My name is Lucy, I'm a Dutchwoman here to offer an alternative approach to beauty.
On this channel I do mostly hair tutorials where I show you how to braid, pin and style your own hair. I recreate hairstyles from movies, tv shows or history and I regularly come up with my own, which I love to share with you!
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A little unsolicited invisible zipper advice: I actually sew the seam up with a basting stitch and iron the seams open, Then I pin the zipper to the seam and will hand tack it in place so that I am not faffing around with the pins. Then top stitch the zipper in (so at this point the zipper is trapped underneath the seam and you can use your regular presser foot to stitch it in place). Then, rip the seam out (and the tacking/hand basted stitches from the zipper itself) and you have a perfectly placed zipper. This has the advantage of making sure that all seams and pattern pieces are matched up correctly as well.
Definitely going to use this thanks!!
This, yes! My favourite technique also!
Yes, the first thought I had when I saw her zipper was to recommend this OR hand-sewing. She hand-sewed it! :-) I find that hand-sewing is quick and actually quite sturdy if you use a backstitch.
This works well for a standard zipper but there's a blind zipper foot that's much easier to use. The key is to gently press open the curled coil of the zipper just a bit before applying it and it goes in great.
I use Wonder Tape instead of hand basting for zippers since it's faster. Wonder Tape is great because you can sew through it and it washes away in the first wash. It changed my zipper life so I like to share it with others. I do agree with you about basting and ironing the seam when the zipper will go. So helpful. :)
I’m not a jumpsuit kind of person (prefer ease of not getting mostly naked to go toilet) but it does look cute on you. Great strategy in elongating the crotch seam 👍
Thanks for clearing up about the missing pieces as I was confused about how you were meant to finish the neckline. I do agree it’s a bit high and a longer V shape would be even more flattering 👍
Tip with instructions: read everything first and then make up your mind which instructions you will follow or ignore (to do it your way), it helps plan ahead and hopefully avoid missing out on important info. I sometimes draw a square around the info that I know I shouldn’t forget. It usually helps, especially if you revisit the pattern after a long time 👍
I love sewing, sewing is my life😁😍 my grandma makes me dresses and she sews all of them and so I learned sewing from her😁😍
Bonjour from France (bordeaux) , you perform in a lot of different hand work. This outfit seems to come out of a shop!!! Bravoooo👍👏👏
Yeah, I would definitely recommend lining the neck. Interfacing can be uncomfortable to wear right next to your skin.
And when it's exposed like this, it can start peeling off after washing :)
My biggest recommendations is, as with baking or cooking, read the recipe/pattern/instructions fully through once or twice, if you feel like it you can put little marks yourself of 1 2 3 4 5 etc so you know when doing it that youre not skipping a section ^-^ that looked really nice tho🥰
Tip from my mom, an avid sewer, write on the parchment pattern what part and size it is. If you later want to redo or make another, you’ll know what every piece is.
That original pattern from the magazine was insane. Good job still following through with that lol
A small interfacing tip, if you're ever unsure which side is the sticky side cut off a small piece of interfacing and sandwich it in a piece of scrap fabric and iron, will quickly show you which side is which without the potential for wasting longer pieces. Ive been using interfacing for years and still get the sides mixed up.
I really love your sewing videos
Watching you takes me back to my childhood watching/helping my mum make clothes. Relaxing and interesting how much I remember or ‘learned’ from her. Many an hour in haberdashery shops picking materials and patterns.
Good luck learning more!
Great job! Looks so cute on you!! You gotta start somewhere, right? And you totally pulled it off. I make soooo many mistakes when I sew, but that is also how I learn the most in my sewing. Can't wait to see what you decide to sew next! I have a spring vintage style playsuit that I love to wear, so this was fun to watch you construct.
The title made me laugh a little 😂
I’m really into the sewing content, makes me think of my late grandma. She made me a few dresses when I was little. I kind of regretted never asking her to teach me how to sew...
I am in the process of losing 30 pounds and I want to completely make over my wardrobe when I hit my goal weight. You have just inspired me to sew most of it so that it's exactly what I want! ^_^
Good luck! You are already very beautiful in your profile pic, but I hope losing weight makes you feel better. :)
@@mistyfying7729 Aww thank you! ❤ This pic is old, from back when I weighed my current goal weight, so I am excited to get back to feeling that good! 🥰❤
Omg @Loepsie liked my comment! Total fangirl moment!
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THAT!💙💙💙
I would 100% purchase that! GOOD JOB GIRL!👍👍👍
I REALLY want to make one now! But oh...IN LINEN! THAT WOULD LOOK SOOO PURDY!!!😍
Im sooo happy u did this! Cause i seriously wrote a comment on one of ur vids about how i wanted u to try and make a playsuit!!!
So YAAAY!!!
THANKS LOVELY!!!
The playsuit is super cute on you and great seeing how you fix details that you didn’t like. Little tip for pockets like those if do a edge stitch on the pocket lining will just help keep the pocket inside when goes thru the wash a couple times so don’t have to iron as much hope this might help in the future projects of your sewing journey!
I absolutely love watching this type of content from you, its both relaxing and informational, and as someone who has quite a lot of anxiety about trying and doing new things I always find your open honesty and optimism refreshing and encouraging. I also really love the floral dress you had on, the colours are devine and it really suits you. where did you get it from, if you dont mind me asking.
Ahh thank you 😄 The dress is from Mango, but I've had it for a few years
@@Loepsie You're more than welcome! I hope you have a wonderful monday.
It reminds me of a Victorian or Edwardian swimsuit. So cute!
Yay to trying new things! The playsuit turned out really nice :)
So cute, reminds me of the 80‘s!
Personally, I think I would put a small pleat along the sleeve to bring the „wings“ in at the edges for a neater silhouette, but obviouly that is my own preference.
I think you did really well, especially as it‘s a magazine pattern. The big name patterns usually give you clear instructions, I find. I don‘t have any experience with patterns you print off yourself, tho‘.
My daughter makes a lot of Ottobre patterns for herself and her children, I think they are Finnish but published in many languages, if you‘re interested.
Wonderful, enjoyed watching your journey in making this cute outfit ❤️
I’ve waited to start sewing for a while but I’m unsure how everything..works. But I have a skill share account and I might try and get some patterns and materials. I live near a fabric shop and Amsterdam’s Fabric district is only a train ride away so when all of this lifts off I might go visit it haha.
The final product looks quite smart, but I do agree with what you said about your neckline. Nice work Loepsie!
Great job! It looks fantastic, and I'm really proud of you for pushing through despite the frustrations. I'm also happy to see that everything doesn't go perfectly smoothly for other people. Whenever I see anything I always end up messing up, getting frustrated, or confused, and wanting to give up. Thank you for being "real" about it instead of only showing us the perfected end product. Love your videos!
I LOVE this music, it's the music that Bernadette Banner uses for her timelapses also! So soothing.
Well done! It did seem a kinda odd pattern/instruction - like with the interfacing... in all the years of sewing mum, my sister and I have done, we've never come across anything where you attach the interfacing to the main item - it's usually attached to the facing (the pieces you missed cutting out, roughly the same size as the interfacing pieces) and then that is sewed to the main item. That's how we've always done the finishing for necklines and sleeveless armholes, etc.
Thank you so much for the free 2 months! ❤️ I’ve always wanted to try skill share but was hesitant on spending money on something I’ve never tried before! Love your videos and you’ve gotten me into sewing and tailoring my clothes that no longer fit! Keep being awesome ❤️😊
I love watching your sewing videos, you did so well working from a pattern for the first time - your experience from draping meant you could puzzle out the fitting issues brava!
May I suggest some pattern companies that are a bit more friendly to use? I started to teach myself with 'Tilly and the Buttons' patterns , they have advice on cutting, photos to accompany instructions, easy to understand, and are way more accessible for all people new to patterns. They also have books that come with several patterns - good value for money. 'Closet Case' patterns are also very detailed, they don't use photos but the diagrams are good, they explain techniques and jargon and even have a very informative blog that gives so much info on fitting, adjustments, techniques - a real gold mine. And for more vintage-inspired but still modern patterns 'Sew Over It' is fabulous, they have a Facebook group to get help and they have been hosting sewalongs of their patterns during lockdown on their TH-cam channel.
Thanks for sharing your sewing adventures, can't wait for the next one!
Hi Lucy, It's fun to see you sew :) Good video (Y)
I just love you and your aesthetic! Because if you, I’m wanting to deep dive into my love of the 1940/1950/1960s hairstyles, clothing etc. so exciting to bring back what my grandma did in her hey day and recreate ❤️
So i was watching ur video that u were cutting ur bang for the first time and it was 3 years ago..u said I'll love it but maybe I'll change my opinion😂😂 I see that u didn't change it yet
You did a great job with a very difficult kind of pattern to follow. You should look for a commercial pattern or a pdf printable pattern from an online supplier. There is a great website called The Fold Line that has almost anything you could ever want. They also have a TH-cam channel. Those patterns come with much better instructions!
Nicely done, Lucy! I'm totally in the same boat as you about patterns. 😅 The main thing I noticed about the first sew through was that the pleats were facing inward to the crotch which I think really accentuated the area even more but it seems that you fixed that and faced the pleats outward towards the sides the second time around. My first thought for fixing the length issue was to create a wider waistband to add the length back in however I like your solution better. The final length of the garment works well on you. 👍
The more you sew using patterns, the more you realise that some instructions are just confusing. As long as you understand what the end result should be, you can usually work it out. Happy sewing.
You have great skill! I loved it and you are fun ^^" 🧡🧡🧡🌈🌈🌈😄😄😄🌼🌼🌼
If you weren't able to fix the crotch length you could have doubled the waistband width to allow for a longer than the pattern torso
nicely done. i have been sewing for 53 years and still make the occasional booboo.
I loved this! :)
Ahh, this brings me back to when I started sewing! If you want to explore more supermarket sewing magazines (in the Netherlands), my favourites are: Burda - has great patterns, though terrible descriptions - and La Maison Victor - has very good sewing descriptions. Burda also has an Easy issue, those come with better descriptions. :)
It's so cute!! Love watching you getting better and better! 😁I hate tracing pattern pieces from books and magasines, so I usually use patterns from stoff&stil. There you just order a pattern in the size you want. It's soooo easy!
Love it!
Good luck! 😀
It must be awesome to be able to lay down pattern and tracing paper on the floor and not have cats swarm you.
Your videos are so lovely and honestly a joy to watch! Some of the best, most creative, and interesting content on TH-cam. You have also inspired me to start up sewing again!
What music did you use in the video?
Wow, this was amazing. I love how incredibly fearless you are in taking on new challenges, and this looks great!! Very inspiring, thank you!
I know this is a bit late and has probably already been addressed, but 'cursive ribbon' is likely another term for bias tape. This is fabric cut on a 45 degree cross grain (the bias) and sewn into long strips. Bias tape is great because it can curve around almost any shape and can be used for binding arm holes, seam allowances, and basically anything that you want to have a nice, encased finish on. For arm holes and seam allowances, I prefer double fold, and for skirt hems, single fold. Definitely worth trying if you haven't yet.
Struggling with pattern fit is what got me into self drafting patterns, you do still need a mock up but it's way closer to your measurements. You'd think that working with commercial sewing patterns there will be less adapting but not at all, since they are usually made with "standard" measurements and hardly anyone is standard and you need to know a lot of pattern alteration techniques anyway. TDLR always make a mock up and end of rant xD
I have experienced the same with some patterns. I just made a skort which is pant skirt look, and made sure to measure the pattern, after trying it the waist is way too small. Figuring out how to fix it!!! Your outfit ended up looking really cute.
1. I love how it turned out. Following a pattern is always like this foe me. 2. Name that lipstick! Beautiful!
I had that outfit quite a long time ago in colorful stripes. It looks good on you. I’m glad you tried a pattern. Interfacing is super good for the buttonholes area of your garment. Have you tried basting? It is easier to take out. It works good to see how something is going to fit. Thanks!
Mimi G has a good video you should watch on how to install an invisible zipper. You don't need a special zipper foot to do this. Also, it might help to read all the instructions before you start so you no what you need prior to starting.
The way to tell which is the sticky side of the interfacing is by touch - the sticky side is full of little bumps - kinda reminds you of those sticky dots you use to stick paper to things during cardmaking. The non sticky side always feels kinda soft - sort of like felt or wool.
I’m sorry but I was laughing so hard at 15:45 lol 😂 😂 only because I’ve been in the situation before as well. At least it all work out in the end 😁 👍
It was so satisfying the first time I followed a pattern and proper tutorial to make a dress (even if it seems easy when done), before I was trying to make clothes out of an idea in my head and it is so complicated haha ^_^
The interfacing struggle is real!
As a sewing teacher a have a lot to commend.... You should follow some classes.
15:56 gave me strong Victorian bathing suit vibes! 😂👌🏻
OMG ! I was cutting the pieces of my own jumpsuit when your video came out ! Yet, you're very lucky in the Netherlands because the fabrics' prices are so affordable, I always order my fabric in the Netherland (I live in Belgium).
My tips whn I copy the pattern on the pattern paper is I tape first the pattern then I make sure I place the pattern paper in a way it exceed the actual pattern on each side (when it's possible) and tape it too to secure everything. So you can draw without anything moving.
Do you have some recommendations for online stores? :)
I wanted to get linen and viscose, but the stores I find are pricey, have little to choose from, or patterns I don't really like.
Congratulations on a fabulous finished garment!! I gave up on patterns after I realised my smallest measurement (back length) is a size 6 and my largest (hips) is a size 20!! By the time I've altered that I'm better off drafting my own! Did explain why I struggle to find off-the-rack clothes that fit properly though. When I install an invisible zipper, I sew the seam shut as if it would have no zipper at all, then align it very carefully and top stitch it in; then open the seam on top of the zipper back up. I know it's probably not how you're supposed to do it, but that's the way that I can get it the neatest!
Congrats again!!!! I hope you enjoy wearing it after all your hard work and perseverance!
It reminds me of a old timey swimming costume :) super cute!
So talented! It looks very cute 😍👏🏻
Just no end to learning in sewing just give it your best shot and keep on going a man that never made a mistake never made any thing
A tip for the interfacing: You don't need the damp cloth^^ I mean maybe the one you have is different but I'm a tailor and have worked with many different types of fusable interfacing and have never even heard of using a damp cloth over it🤷♂️
Neither had I heard about using a damp cloth for interfacing until today, and twice I heard it today on two unrelated videos. I'm willing to give it a try.
@@margyb7469 huh! That's interesting..might need to try it as well then!
Using jars of posh tea as pattern weights is so on brand for you haha. I'm only a minute or two in but already glad that you've managed to choose one of my favourite background musics that all costubers seem to be using at the moment! It sounds like Downton Abbey.
Helli iam from kurdistan ..good luck &job ...i wish you all of the best my love🙈❤💕🌷 کوردستان
You did a great job! I do not have the patience.
Thanks for sharing! I think with your changes it’ll look perfect.
I’m a sewist too, and it’s so nice to see others’ work, but also sharing their struggles! It’s nice to know I’m not alone when I get frustrated. Go you for going outside your comfort zone and expanding your skills! ❤️
Very nice!!! Really! Shop clothes are not always repeat our body forms as I see on the video! You inspired me to go and sew some dress..💐🌺🌺🌺🌺
I personally don't know how to sew, but your videos are so fun to watch! ❤️
P.S. That jumpsuit is super cuteeeee
Thank you for posting me that I enjoy watching your sewing videos so much!!! My late mother with a huge sewer and today being Mother’s Day really makes me miss her and watching your sewing videos just warms my heart!!!
if you're looking for a cheap pattern weight alternative, i recommend using those decorative glass pebbles or rocks that people use for vases and water features and whatever. you can get them from dollar stores/reject shops/poundland/whatever you call the cheap shop where you are. they're a little slippery but i find that useful as i can slide the rocks along the edge of the pattern to press it down when i'm tracing.
Oh sweetie, you really should have gotten one of those commercial patterns in an envelope. They come with detailed instructions with pictures and you don't have to trace the pattern onto other paper (unless you really want to). This project still turned out fairly well, but an envelope pattern would have saved you a lot of time and frustration.
what is about the word 'sweetie' that comes across so condescending?
Why does the pattern look so scary
The top part looks like it might be a bit long for you, but other than that it sure turned out very well for a first time pattern experience ;)
I always freestyle when i sew and it ends up horribly. This inspired me to try a pattern for once too. Thank you :)
It turned out so well! I agree, the neckline should be different. I'd go with either a deeper V or a boat neckline.
Weet dat je niet meer in Utrecht woont, maar Ria's fournituren is nog steeds open en heeft een enorm aanbod aan ritsen. Ik vind het ook lastig om dat soort dingen online te kopen, want je weet gewoon nooit of de kleur exact hetzelfde is...
You worked so hard on it and it's adorable! I'm really impressed by your dedication.
It looks beautiful on you .
Nice pantsuit. Suits you.
I love the look! I also really enjoyed your choice of background music. So relaxing...😌🌼
Wow well done! That was funny tho when you tried the shorts on; seeing the funny side is the best way to deal with frustrating mistakes 😘
De jurk die je aan hebt, oooooo ben zo verliefd erop! Prachtig!
😍😍👍👍
Oh you’re using a Łucznik sewing machine! I don’t know why but it made me smile that something made in my country serves people around the world 💖
I learned to sew on a Lucznik when I was a child :) My mom still has it, and it's her favourite one!
huh how come i didnt discover thi cannel earlier?
Great job!
So cute...and it looks comfortable
Adorable
I need to learn how to sew! I could save so much money making my own clothes and could eventually make styles that suit my personal style.
Sewing never saves money, at least if you are used in shopping in regular fast fashion shops like I was. But it's so much fun
God job, Lucy. Loved this.
Very nice! Lovely video x
this looks great :) well done
Captions on videos please!
Love from India💞💕
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Hey Lucy. I just wanted to let you know. About the Egyptian hairstyle that you made, I feel people didn’t like what you did because it might be a form of racism. Not for your video, but the way people acted. I think they insulted you. I’m not asking to give me the video. I’m offended by what people thought about you. You could just remake the video instead of it being Egyptian or African. Some girls and women who were white skinned did their hair in cornrow braids like black people. The reason why people don’t like it is because of racism where some of them think one race is better than the other.
I am one of Jehovah’s witnesses and we know that all of us came from the first man and woman Adam and Eve. They are our first parents. Then, we were saved by Noah and his family from the great flood. The Bible says at the book of genesis that we are all descendants of Noah. That is when people started coming out in different skin colors. It also says at genesis that adam’s wife was named eve because she was to become the mother of everyone living. It says it in the Bible. When Noah’s sons had children, the whole world became full of people everywhere and they started speaking in different languages and scattered everywhere. They found places to live where their families grew and spoke the language that they speak and that is how the places got their names, like China, Europe, Italy, etc. people don’t know the truth about what god says in the Bible. Jehovah (god’s name) wants us to be happy and live together forever as a family.
Funny you talk about others sounding racist , but you sounds racist when you called them black people instead of their country's name of origin.
ive never seen a straight girl wearing knee lengtg pants
As a studied clothing technician I now wonder how you got to sew your own clothing (that looks decent on phone screen) with that lack of knowledge in how clothes are made