These are great ideas!! When I had my wedding dress altered the seamstress spilled a huge amount of oil on the train. Instead of being upset, I found beautiful lace and added an edge and cut out medallions. I spent hours sewing and beading the dress. Even though I originally wanted a very simple dress, what I ended up with was unique and stunning. Creativity overcame a messy mistake.
I LOVE the pink ice-dyed linen shirt!! 😍 Thank you for these great tips! I’m just starting to upcycle clothes. I used to sew a lot of my own clothes, and got out of the habit several years ago. I still have a very respectable fabric stash, and a stash of some awesome textiles to unsew and play around with.
LOVE this!!! I have been experimenting with buying plus size mens shirts at church rummage sales- especially when it is a bag sale and can fill a bag for 10 bucks. Instead of picking them apart I just gut them with scissors on seams and Viola instand yardage!!Of course there is the windfall buttons and sometimes a zipper. It sure is a way to make sewing more affordable, not to mention, here in upstate NY we hardly have any bricks and mortar fabric sources, those that still are around, very limited and very expensive! Also, I love your idea of incorportating needlepoint samples into a creation- again- church rummage sales- Already created needlepoint samples are often available. I look at it as a way to honor someones life who has passed that spent the time to create something beautiful.
I just love the scrap buster top you are wearing in this video. I am a big fan of dying clothing or fabric a new color. A hard lesson for me to learn was that no matter how cute the fabric or pattern or how clever the technique, if I wouldn't buy it in RTW, I probably wouldn't wear it. I once spent days making a reverse applique skirt out of two tee shirts and I wore it once.
Dear Alisa, you are one of the TH-camrs who throws out one great, creative, wonderful and helpful video after the other. I absolutely love every single one of them. Your scrap fabric and upcycle videos are my favorite. Mainly because I like your thoughtful way of upcycling. Absolutely not over the top, just the perfect way for you and to give every piece a second and loved life. Big Thank-you-hug from Germany Stephanie
I just found your videos and love your ideas!! Can you make a video on making the neck hole of a ready-to-wear shirt smaller so my bra straps don't show? I know it's a big challenge, but I think you'd be the one to handle the task!!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity yeah, yeah, and don't you dare say if I can do it so can you....hehe. Your not good looks perfect to me. I keep trying but my embroidery still needs lots of work. Enjoyed the video.
@@jojosewist8921 no, but I am being serious, I am not fishing for compliments. Dead serious, I am objectively looking at my embroidery and I can tell you - I am not particularly good at it. I watched classes about embroidery and mine always looks kind of messy. I do want to do geometric embroidery, just lines, in one of the future projects, that's why I got that blue thread that I showed in the video :)
Great video - professional, useful, inspiring - all the things we need to nudge us in the direction of having a go at some of those ideas you've come up with and all the tutorials that you have already made to help us all achieve something we can be proud of. Thank you!
Both bras and quilts are sewn with 1/4 seams, as a rule. Not cut down to 1/4", but literally sewn at 1/4". The utility of comparatively GIANT 1/2" and 5/8" seams for garments is future alterations/fit customization. If those aren't advantages you're going to make use of - don't waste the fabric! Similarly, unless you're working with a particularly "squidgy" or fray-prone fabric - french seams can be sewn at a scant 1/4 on the first pass. No cutting down needed. To avoid that snarl at the start of narrower seams: - Start your stitching line at least 1/4" in from the top edge, particularly on the first pass - hold your thread ends - don't use an over-dull needle
I found that using bleach on clothes yellows them. I use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to whiten my clothes. It’s the perfect option to get stains out just wet the area with a spray stain remover or hot water.
Omg... yes, it is a process. I have some old cross stitch flowers from my middle/high school days and I have no idea how I did those.... and how much patience it took to do that! Are you working on a cross stitch "painting" or on a cross stitch in a garment?
When I created a pattern off my favorite fitting t-shirt, I wish I had known to also copy grainlines, and check the amount of stretch in the fabric. Not sure the second one would have been possible - as the fabric was disintegrating. In retrospect, choosing the jersey I did just to "try" working with jersey was sensible from a "this is very affordable so I won't be intimidated" standpoint. But it apparently had an unsuitable amount of stretch and lacked durability. Choosing a less preferred colour from that clearance bin, with more suitable properties would have allowed me to learn more about working with jersey - instead of just fabric choice.
Grainlines or stretch direction for standard t-shirts are quite standard - unless they're a bit more complex and involve darts, cowls, batwing sleeves, gathering, overlaps...
These are great ideas!! When I had my wedding dress altered the seamstress spilled a huge amount of oil on the train. Instead of being upset, I found beautiful lace and added an edge and cut out medallions. I spent hours sewing and beading the dress. Even though I originally wanted a very simple dress, what I ended up with was unique and stunning. Creativity overcame a messy mistake.
Love your attitude.
Sure hope you weren't charged for alterations!! Is she still doing Bridal?
She should have replaced the train or done the appliqué and beading for free.
I LOVE the pink ice-dyed linen shirt!! 😍 Thank you for these great tips! I’m just starting to upcycle clothes. I used to sew a lot of my own clothes, and got out of the habit several years ago. I still have a very respectable fabric stash, and a stash of some awesome textiles to unsew and play around with.
LOVE this!!! I have been experimenting with buying plus size mens shirts at church rummage sales- especially when it is a bag sale and can fill a bag for 10 bucks. Instead of picking them apart I just gut them with scissors on seams and Viola instand yardage!!Of course there is the windfall buttons and sometimes a zipper. It sure is a way to make sewing more affordable, not to mention, here in upstate NY we hardly have any bricks and mortar fabric sources, those that still are around, very limited and very expensive! Also, I love your idea of incorportating needlepoint samples into a creation- again- church rummage sales- Already created needlepoint samples are often available. I look at it as a way to honor someones life who has passed that spent the time to create something beautiful.
Ah, I'd love to find some needlepoint samples! They are an exquisite source for upcycling. Not common where I live :'(
I just love the scrap buster top you are wearing in this video.
I am a big fan of dying clothing or fabric a new color.
A hard lesson for me to learn was that no matter how cute the fabric or pattern or how clever the technique, if I wouldn't buy it in RTW, I probably wouldn't wear it. I once spent days making a reverse applique skirt out of two tee shirts and I wore it once.
Dear Alisa, you are one of the TH-camrs who throws out one great, creative, wonderful and helpful video after the other. I absolutely love every single one of them. Your scrap fabric and upcycle videos are my favorite. Mainly because I like your thoughtful way of upcycling. Absolutely not over the top, just the perfect way for you and to give every piece a second and loved life. Big Thank-you-hug from Germany Stephanie
I LOVE rolled hems on my serger. Not only does it save fabric, i think it also looks really good and different! Thanks for this inspirational video!
Cute dress you made for your daughter. Adorable ❤ Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I have been sewing since my teens but I still find your channel teaches me something new and useful every time you put out a video. Thank you!
OMG that little jacket is too adorable! Another great video! 🤗💜
I just found your videos and love your ideas!! Can you make a video on making the neck hole of a ready-to-wear shirt smaller so my bra straps don't show? I know it's a big challenge, but I think you'd be the one to handle the task!!
i love to listen to you your voice is relaxing and i love your idees
"Not particularly good at embroidery" - what? 🤣 that flower IS good!
Nooooo....I am not good, compared to all of the masterpieces out there :) he he , but I try :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity yeah, yeah, and don't you dare say if I can do it so can you....hehe. Your not good looks perfect to me. I keep trying but my embroidery still needs lots of work. Enjoyed the video.
@@jojosewist8921 no, but I am being serious, I am not fishing for compliments. Dead serious, I am objectively looking at my embroidery and I can tell you - I am not particularly good at it. I watched classes about embroidery and mine always looks kind of messy. I do want to do geometric embroidery, just lines, in one of the future projects, that's why I got that blue thread that I showed in the video :)
Imperfect embroidery is still worthwhile and often still pretty.
You are so talented and clever!! I am an old sewist but I learn from you all the time. Thank you!!
You are very smart and have lots of ideas about how to make old clothes look good again with new models
Great video - professional, useful, inspiring - all the things we need to nudge us in the direction of having a go at some of those ideas you've come up with and all the tutorials that you have already made to help us all achieve something we can be proud of. Thank you!
Great ideas and a stellar teacher! Thank you so much!
I just love your creativity, skill, and personality. Thank you for sharing all you do! ❤
You could also bind the hem in a contrasting bias ribbon.
Absolutely! :)
I'm loving these upcycles,
Great tips Alisa and spot on with you explanation of your ethos of upcycling . Makes sense. The little dress was great. What good idea. 👍🏻 🧵🪡
Great tips. Thank you for sharing them with us. Love your videos.
Fabulous video as always :) Thank you for sharing all those tips
Thank you, dear Agata! :)
I can't wait to try these.
Both bras and quilts are sewn with 1/4 seams, as a rule. Not cut down to 1/4", but literally sewn at 1/4".
The utility of comparatively GIANT 1/2" and 5/8" seams for garments is future alterations/fit customization. If those aren't advantages you're going to make use of - don't waste the fabric!
Similarly, unless you're working with a particularly "squidgy" or fray-prone fabric - french seams can be sewn at a scant 1/4 on the first pass. No cutting down needed.
To avoid that snarl at the start of narrower seams:
- Start your stitching line at least 1/4" in from the top edge, particularly on the first pass
- hold your thread ends
- don't use an over-dull needle
Excellent point! The 5/8 allowance often feels unnecessary & bulky.
Great tips!
Yesssss! Everything you said! Loved this video so much!
Thank you 🎉!
I found that using bleach on clothes yellows them. I use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to whiten my clothes. It’s the perfect option to get stains out just wet the area with a spray stain remover or hot water.
Your videos are always so inspiring, can't wait to try out some of the tips
You are amazing!
Wow...I also am doing hand embroidery cross stitch 😅.. still learning 😂
Omg... yes, it is a process. I have some old cross stitch flowers from my middle/high school days and I have no idea how I did those.... and how much patience it took to do that! Are you working on a cross stitch "painting" or on a cross stitch in a garment?
@@ThoughtfulCreativity I'm working on a cross stitch in a garment
U rock lo❤your channel
Fray Check has turned yellow as it ages on many of my projects. I have had good luck using tacky glue.
When I created a pattern off my favorite fitting t-shirt, I wish I had known to also copy grainlines, and check the amount of stretch in the fabric.
Not sure the second one would have been possible - as the fabric was disintegrating.
In retrospect, choosing the jersey I did just to "try" working with jersey was sensible from a "this is very affordable so I won't be intimidated" standpoint. But it apparently had an unsuitable amount of stretch and lacked durability. Choosing a less preferred colour from that clearance bin, with more suitable properties would have allowed me to learn more about working with jersey - instead of just fabric choice.
Grainlines or stretch direction for standard t-shirts are quite standard - unless they're a bit more complex and involve darts, cowls, batwing sleeves, gathering, overlaps...
Does a bust form help on making clothes? Thanks for sharing your ideas😊
Hi! Do you have tutorials on the things you made? Thanks!
Yep, everything is listed in the description of this video :)
Pink fabric is so pretty. What method did you use?
I have a video about trying Ice dye for the first time - it shows the technique there in full and there i made the bright pink fabric.
I love to try new things when it comes to this but I am scared to mess up and waste the product..
I do too, but if you don't try - you will never know, right? Sometimes you can try smth new on a practice piece or a smaller piece.
Yes temporary fabric glue or tape make difficult upcycling possible 🤓
Cute. Girl & dress
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