McCall's 8138 | Sew Along For Beginners (2022)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Let's sew this cute Fit & Flare Dress with an exposed zipper. Follow the Sew Along for step-by-step, very detailed instructions on how to sew McCall's 8138.
This sewing tutorial for beginners will help you learn how to sew an exposed zipper on your dress with tips on achieving a clean, polished finish.
If you missed the Pattern Review, click the link below to get details about the pattern, gather your supplies, and get prepared to sew along with me.
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Love your tshirt!
Anita, you are so detail and I love your video
Thank you
Beautiful 😊
I love how your page has grown from day 1. You're so talented.
Thank you so much!
I'm so impressed by your manner of teaching. So easy to follow and understand. I've been sewing for 60 years, but I find there are always things to learn and relearn using new methods. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Barbara! You just made me smile. You are so welcome! It blesses my heart when my seasoned sew sisters share that they enjoy my teaching. I really appreciate your feedback.
Hi Ms Anita I am jumping for joy . I had bought this pattern last year and now with your sew along I am going to make this. Your instructions are very detailed . Thanks Ms. Anita
Yeeesss, Barbara!! Let's Goooo! I'm so excited that you will be sewing along with me. Have fun sewing your dress.
Love this!!
Thank you for hints on the sleeves, it worked great. I made this per your instructions but, I made it as a top with shorter zipper and the collar I left it “loose’ so it lays around my neck smoothly. Thank you for all your videos. They are great. ❤️ them all.
Awesome! AWESOME! I'm so glad it worked out so well. You didn't waste any time getting it done. I LOVE that! Have fun wearing your top. 💕💕💕
You are such an excellent teacher. And your camera angles are so great. Thank you
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.
I love how detailed your videos are. Natural born teacher. I have never seen a thread cutting feature on a surger before. Love it!
Thanks for the sewing tips and for to take your time to explain all your sewing process. Love your videos 😁 Congrats! God’s bless you!!!
You are so very welcome, Lissette! God bless you too.
Where have you been all my life? Love how easily you explain the process and all possible pitfalls. Amazing tutorial!
Hi Samantha! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Yes, the details matter.
I really do enjoyed your videos. My sewing interest has peaked, thanks to you, Anita.
That makes my heart smile, Veda.💕
I love your tshirt!!! 😍
Wonderful sew along. I’m not sure I am patient enough for the zipper install, but I may try it after watching this video!
You can do it, Kelly! But yes, it will take patience.
I have this pattern, happy to see it made, love both looks!
Cannot wait to sew this
Love your T-shirt!! 💜
I appreciate that you showed each step of the zipper installation. I will save this video. Need to watch again before attempting.
Awesome! I'm glad you appreciate the details.
I enjoyed the sew alot.Please do more.
Hi Virginia! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, there will be more coming.
Thank you Anita! You are always so meticulous about your sew alongs. Looking forward to the next one.
You are so welcome! I'm glad you appreciate the attention to details.
Anita you are an excellent teacher. I’ve been sewing for decades but I learn something every time I watch your videos. I particularly enjoyed the tips on how to attach the zipper, it turned out really well and I’m going to try doing it that way. Thank you for the work you put into these videos, it is much appreciated.💕
Wow! Thank you so much for your awesome feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the zipper installation. And thank you for appreciating the work that goes into creating the videos.
Thanks you so much Anita, for the sew alongs for us beginners, they are very helpful!!!!
You are so welcome!
Wow! That dress is stunning on you! I really appreciate your instructions on the zipper installation and neckband. Excellent job!
Glad it was helpful!
Get it Mrs. Anita! 🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love your Sew Alongs! Your video shots/positions are just profection. Please keep them coming!!!!
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much Anita for this video. It is very well done, easy to follow. You are such a blessing and inspiring.
You are so welcome
fantastic!!!
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Oh yes, your camera angles on your sewing machines are perfect. 👍🏾 I need to step up my game on that😉
Thank you so much. 💕
how do u apply the triangle on the interfacing for the zipper ? Measurements from the bottom of the triangle line ?
Thank you for all you do! I appreciate your dedication on these great videos.
Oh Miryan, thank you so much! 💕💕💕
Zipper is literally perfect!
Thank you so much
Wonderful video and instruction!! Thanks
You are welcome!
Gorgeous dress on you! Beautifully sewn, too.
Thank you! 😊
best sewing teacher ever! 🎉
Thank you so much, Regan!
Anita, may I say "wow" - I love your videos, how thorough you are with details and such great enthusiasm. I know it takes a lot of energy (I teach college myself) and your dedication is really really appreciated!!! Thank you!!!
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.
Just catching on your sew along, excellent instructions and info. Now ready to sew mine over the long weekend. Thank you for this sew along! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
You are so welcome!
CUTE!!😀😀😀
i love you so much you explain clearly
Oh, I love you too. I'm so glad you enjoyed the sew along.
Great sew-along! Love using double sided tape on zippers!
Hiiiii Carrie! Yes, it really helps to keep things aligned. Thank you so much for watching.
👋 Anita. Girl, u better step it! I love this pattern and your dresses r gorgeous. Thanks so much for the sew along.
You are so welcome!!! 🤗
Love your videos, you are good teacher
Thank you! 😃
I was scrolling along through videos and saw your pic and just had to drop in and tell you...
I LOVE your shirt and your style is awesome 💕
Now that I've got that out of my system, I'll continue looking through my recommendations because patterns and me don't get along 🤣 lol
Thank you so much! I just cracked UP about you and patterns not getting along. 😂🤣😂
Brilliant tip for the hem and sleeve edge.
So happy to see another sew along from you. Loved ❤ it. You are so good at what you do. I want a t-shirt.
Yaaay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Audrey! Go get your t-shirt, sis!
Greatly enjoyed this video.
Hiiiii Kathy! I'm so glad you enjoyed the sew along. And I can't wait to see you at the next Tea Time. 🤗
I used to do sewing marathons in college during semester breaks, where I would cut out a mess of stuff and sew it all up in several days. I never had a deadline though.
Love your dresses!
That sounds like fn.
stunning 😍 will definitely make one for myself.Thanks for the video
You’re welcome 😊
Wow! I just found your tutorial! You sew exactly as I was taught by my mom and Grandmother. I sewed a lot of my own clothes as a high school student. After I married I made my husband shirts and a corduroy jacket.. years later, I made my daughter and I matching clothes, until she got to old to have mom making her clothes, and then, life and work got in the way. Then, my body "matured" and fitting became an issue... so, like so many others, I switched to quilting... YOU, however, make me want to sew again! Your awesome! Thank you!!
Linda!!!!!! Wow! You've got some great experience under your belt. Ooohhh, you should really come back to garment sewing with us. 🤗
Wow, your dress came out Stunning, oh yea, got my burgundy long sleeve t-shirt. Love it and thank you for sharing. 👍😊
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I really enjoyed your sew along videos, I can't wait to make my dress once its finish, I'm going to show it on FB let everyone knows that I learn from you, Awesome job Anita!!
Yaaayyyk Gail! I'm so glad you enjoyed the sew along. I can't WAIT to see your dress.
I learned alot, thank you.
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I love this!!!
Thank you so much.💕
As usual an awesome video! I am going to watch it again before I start to sew. Now can I say that hat is the truth! It is perfect with your dress! There was a time when I wore hats but I wear locs now and I have trouble finding hats that fit correctly. I think I'm going to try head wraps! I'll be posting my dress soon! Stay tuned!😊❤️
Yaaayyy! Lola, I'm so glad to hear that you will be sewing the dress. I can't wait to see your finished look.
I just watched your beginner sewing course. You make me think I could do this! I have made things in the past and they always look awful but you make it look fun and easy. I do sew, however what I make are purses. I've autually gotten good at it and have given many away to family and friends, however, sewing bags is a lot different from sewing clothes. Wish me luck!
You can do it! Let's go, Donna! Have fun making your dress.
GREAT ... I LEARNT SOME WONDERFYL TIPS...TU
You're very welcome
Hi Anita!
You are such a wonderful teacher and I love your sew along tutorials. As you know, you inspired me to make this dress back in February and absolutely love it. Super easy to make and very figured flattering.
I have a very nifty simple way to install an exposed zipper that I'm sure you would love. I will email ot to you if you'd like. Blessings, Tonya
Hi Tonya! Yes, of course. I love learning new techniques.
I was hoping you show your hand stitching skills I suck at it still need to learn my hand stitching skills
I’m am so excited. I’ll pick it up today. Thank you so very much. I love the way you teach
Yaaayyy! I'm so happy you will join the sew along. Have fun sewing your dress.
Thank you soooo much for this video. I'll be sewing this baby up next weekend. I'm going to use scraps to work on that zipper first. Thank you for showing! Blessings to you sis!
Awesome, Towanda! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. That's a great idea to practice the exposed zipper on scrap fabric first. Have fun making your dress.
Love that shirt i feel the same way but don't have the shirt
Get the shirt, Mae! Here's the link: anita-by-design.myshopify.com/products/womens-short-sleeve-t-shirt-3
Very nice! And I’m loving the steam iron,where did you buy the iron.
Thank you so much. I purchased it on Amazon. You can find it in my Amazon Store here: www.amazon.com/shop/anitabydesign
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I am going to venture into trying to make clothing , beginning with my 3 mos granddaughter. Came across your channel when searching for something , and just had to subscribe due to your wonderful vibe. Now that I know you’re also a woman of God that explains it. #Holyghostglow ❤️ Blessings to you 😊
Yeeeeesss!!! Hey, my SEW Sister in Christ! I'm so happy to have you join me. 💕💕💕
Thank you for this video 😁 and your t-shirt is THE best 💗 Do you have a link where it can be purchased?
You're very welcome, Dawne! Yes, the link to the t-shirt is in the description box below the video.
I’m loving this. I want to make sure I choose the correct type of knit fabric. I have not looked at other post you made. Did you name the type of fabric you made your dress?
Yes I did. Make sure you check it out.
Thank you! Thank you! I made this dress before this video but, I struggled so much with that zipper!
Hey Ms. Anita thank you for this sew along, just ordered my pattern will be getting fabric this weekend, I have one question you stated to sew with a zig zag but it looks like a straight stitch are you sewing with a straight stitch.
Oh my goodness, Angela! Your comment went to the spam folder. I used a zig-zag stitch for the entire garment, except the shoulders. I use a narrow zig-zag, which looks like a narrow stitch from a distance. My settings were 0.5 stitch width and 2.5 stitch length. I hope that helps.
Great video but I've had huge issues with that wonder tape and have been seeking some alternative products for it. I don't know if I've been getting bad or old rolls of wonder tape, but it has been near impossible to pull apart the tape to reveal the adhesive double side.
Yes, it takes a little work to pull it apart sometimes. You can use scissors to push the adhesive from the paper to get started.
Would you mind telling me the make of your iron. It's compact and seem to be light weight, would love to look into it. Thanks!
Hi Helene. Here's a link to the iron I'm using in the video. But it's not lightweight. It's heavy.
www.amazon.com/Gravity-Steam-Silver-star-ES-300/dp/B00K58SN38?pd_rd_w=mpqxS&pf_rd_p=669284d1-0739-4910-99f9-d216bdde93da&pf_rd_r=PZPDRQEA299J9AMN69QN&pd_rd_r=9ca9e829-070a-48a6-a777-d9f4bd133631&pd_rd_wg=KNmvK&pd_rd_i=B00K58SN38&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_i
Love this fit and Flair Dress! but, I cannot understand the measuring of the zipper, with the arrow at the end.
Enjoyed . Couldn’t I use my cover stitch machine to hem down the collar instead of sewing it by hand? Or is it too bulky?
Hey Donna! Yes, you can definitely use your coverstitch to hem the collar. It can handle the bulk. Just consider if you want the overlock stitch to show underneath when you wear the zipper open.
How to hem pants by
Machine
Do you have a video that can give you tips on transferring markings from the pattern to the fabric?
Hi Susan! At the beginning of my channel you will find the learn to sew videos and I share about transferring the markings. Here's the playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLJHwRnWpvYgOfT5UfeRViW7jfdXVuu-qX.html
@@AnitabyDesign i’m looking for different techniques others use… you are such a great teacher and have such great tips I just wondered if you had some.🙂Thanks!
HI Anita, when you were sewing your shoulders together it looks as if drew your seam line on stay tape, because straight down the middle, Did you draw a seam line before sewing?
Hi Stephanie. No, that's the stitching line from when I basted the stay tape onto the seam line. I explained that step in the beginning when I was discussing the prep work.
Great advice about the zipper. Hey Anita, what pencils do you use for marking your fabric? There are often so many complaints about the effectiveness of pens. Also, is there any way to add darts to patterns with no darts for us big-breasted girls?
Hi Kendal! I use the pencils by Dritz or I use chalk. But most of the time I use a regular pencil. The one you see in the video is an artist pencil.
Hi Anita what iron are u using? And where can I purchase if you don’t mine giving out that info. I’m looking for a good iron.The dress is beautiful I might try but I’ve never put in a zipper.
Hi Rhona! Here is the link for the iron I'm using. It's the Silver Star Gravity Feed Iron. It's in my Amazon Store.
www.amazon.com/shop/anitabydesign/list/1I0TYS3HJQ0DM
What do you use to support the shoulder seams? I have some clear elastic but it is quite heavy.
Hi Jeanie. I show what I'm using in the video.
@@AnitabyDesign I saw what you are using but it looks thinner than the clear elastic I have. Do you use a particular brand or thickness?
What brand is your iron
It's a gravity feed iron that I DO NOT recommend. It went bad in less than a year, so I replaced it with my favorite Rowenta Steam Station.
Ah Anita! I had just decided to try to do better about my sewing purchases. Then this video appeared...and the fabric I wanted was on sale 50% off. And the pattern was $1.99. So of course I ended up at Joann's the next day! Madame Joann thanks you! 😄
Question about the zipper length: the color I needed only came in 9". Would it work to place the zipper higher as you instructed, so it aligns with the collar edge, but move up the lower end of the zipper opening accordingly? Thanks for being an amazing instructor. You are truly gifted!
Awesome! Oh happy days!!! Yes, you can totally make the adjustment with the zipper that you mentioned. Have fun making your dress. 🤗💕
Hi.. Love your channel. I have a question and two problems... LoL. McCalls (M6231)The question, what type of scissors do you recommend and 2, I accidently placed a shirt front on the fold and cut it but was not supposed to, do I just stitch it and hope the front facing fits when I get to it. Coincidently the pattern piece facing was NOT in the envelope anywhere,,,I've reached out to McCalls but am waiting for a response. Thanks, hope you can help!
1. I don't have a preference for scissors. Anything that cuts well is good. I used Ginghers, Fiskars, and LDH Scissors. If you have enough fabric, I recommend cutting the pieces out again.
@@AnitabyDesign Thank you for the quick response..I use Fiskars but have to buy them so often. I "made it work"...I just sewed a center seam and tweaked the neck facing to fit. (Won't make that rookie mistake again LoL). Thanks for the feedback.
Oh and I forgot to say that is a cute iron! Is it small or regular sized? Is it in your store?
Yes, the iron is smaller. It is in my Amazon Store here: www.amazon.com/shop/anitabydesign
I was on the waitlist before and never got even a confirmation that I was on the waitlist and never got an invite to enroll.
Hi Britt. You can email me and I will check to see if your email is on the waitlist. Here's my contact: contact@anitabydesign.com
Question : Does the needle get tacky when it sews through the double sided tape?
No, I didn't have any issues with the needle and tape.
@@AnitabyDesign thank you so kindly for your reply. 🥰
This is something I’ve never understood: when you stitch a seam then they tell you to cut away the seam allowance why don’t they just sew it that seem allowance to begin with so you don’t have to cut?
I'm not sure why the patten companies design the patterns that way, but it's nice to have that extra allowance beyond the seam for making alterations while sewing the garment. If it turns out that you need a bit more room, you can let out the seam to build in the extra inches.
@@AnitabyDesign that’s true. I just like 3/8” Sean.
You are fabulous! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you very much Anita. Now, all I need is some more Rib Knit fabric so that I can try making my dress again. Perhaps I can get the zipper right on my 2nd try! (LOL)
Ooohhh, I'm so glad you're gonna give it another try. You can do this, sis. Just take your time and use a basting stitch on the first round. Please let me know how it turns out.