Four tops in a day 😮 I could cry, it takes me all day to make one! I’ve only just started making garments, so hopefully one day if I keep sewing regularly, I will sew a lot quicker. You make the most beautiful clothes. 🌺
Oh the Marlo Thomas dress and cape I made for my 10 year reunion in 1977. It was in a pink polyester jersey. It was so comfortable! I still have the pattern 😃
I am absolutely in LOVE with leaving the selvedge as the finished edge. I have never seen that before, but it is now officially my favorite thing ever!
I’ve done it a few times now, and I love it! I’ve washed and dried them, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. They’re so pretty, it seems a shame to cut it off.
Well these tops are simply fabulous. Congrats on your lightening fast production!! And a huge THANKS for sending some folks my way! Wow, that's so nice and I really appreciate it!😃
I love seeing your finishes and hearing your excitement for sewing garments! I used to make almost all my clothes, then life got busy and I switched to quilting....your videos make me want to get back into garment sewing! Thanks for all your great videos! Leesa in Oregon!
I’m from England, and I’m not sure if our big 4/5 patterns were the same in that “vintage/my younger days”, but I’m obviously a similar age, as I remember the shapes of the pattern haul as those I made during my teens!
I live in Japan and had no idea about the popularity of Japanese fabrics in the West. I have purchased Nami Iro fabric: one piece was hand painted linen for a shift dress that I made from 1.5 meters (yikes。$$$$). The other piece was 1/2 meter of cotton sateen in a gorgeous blue and white. I have been trying to get a top out of it but because the selvage is so wide (and left white) I have yet to figure one out! Thanks so much for the tips and showing your Nami Iro top. Lovely!
Nice to see you again, have a wonderful trip and maybe share what you and your girls wore to the wedding? The 4 new tops are SO travel friendly (weather is so odd this year) and your pattern haul was fun too! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Great tops Lisa and they all looked great on you. There just the sort of tops that I like wearing.....nice and casual but the fabric definitely makes them 💞. Hope you enjoy the wedding and looking forward to seeing more from you soon 👍😊😘
Loved seeing your tops. It's so satisfying to get into a sewing groove and come out with some great new clothes to wear. Also loved the trip down memory lane with the vintage patterns. I still have the Butterick Classics (6799?) that I bought new. It is a great pattern with lots of options. I also used a hack of Simplicity 7117 to make my wedding dress 48 years ago.
Love Victoria! We were there this time last year. Lovely makes Lisa. I didn't realise Victoria had good sewing shops.... maybe it's a good job I didn't, hubby wouldn't have been impressed... taking fabric and patterns all the way back to the North West of England. Lol 😂😘😊
I am so amazed at how quickly you made those tops! I was lucky to get one Molly top done in a day. Love that top - I made 11 of them. Yeah - a little nuts...
I love the fabric of your blouse you wearing. I have travelled half way across the world. I am also on Vancouver island visiting my sister in Metchosin.
Brilliant tops. I love them all. The pattern with the empire bodice takes me back as I wore those in late 60's...my Mum was a seamstress/tailoress and whipped those up in no time, then insisted, do them yourself, you can see! Usually I called on her at the last minute.... on a Friday, em could you do this for me as I've decided I'm going to the School Disco.... then she got wise to me..... you will look amazing in it. It also makes a very chic long dress.... oh, she didn't use patterns, a picture did the job...
Lucky you that you had your mum to do that for you! My kids are already asking me to sewing things up for school- Audrey can mostly sew for herself now, though. ;)
Beautiful tops Lisa! You always make the cutest clothes! And great patterns too! BTW...I have that last Butterick pattern and never made it yet! Would love to see what you do with it!
love comfy tops! Our weather on the west coast has been cold!!! BUT it looks like it should be warming up a bit this week (fingers crossed!). I'm in Seattle, so I'd love to see pics of your trip.
Pacific Fabrics is the local chain, and it has some nice things. I went to Stitches on Capitol Hill, which is a small shop but has an interesting variety. I actually learned about some from you Instagram post! Guess I need to get out more!!!
the neckline of the 3rd top probably stretched out. its always a good idea to stay stich immediately you cut to prevent this, the same thing also applies to waistbands and seams.
Love those tops. A bit jealous that you can go without a bra depending on what your wearing on a miserably hot day. I'm not large but everyone can tell when I'm braless, probably because at my age everything hangs a bit lower. I have to adjust the darts on a shirt I recently made because they sit way higher than I do.
Four tops in a day 😮 I could cry, it takes me all day to make one! I’ve only just started making garments, so hopefully one day if I keep sewing regularly, I will sew a lot quicker. You make the most beautiful clothes. 🌺
Absolutely, the more you see, the quicker you get. Just keep sewing!
Thank you for the encouragement. It will definitely do that. I felt so accomplished when I made my first top the other day. I can only get better. 🙂
Oh the Marlo Thomas dress and cape I made for my 10 year reunion in 1977. It was in a pink polyester jersey. It was so comfortable! I still have the pattern 😃
Did you??? Amazing. :)
I am absolutely in LOVE with leaving the selvedge as the finished edge. I have never seen that before, but it is now officially my favorite thing ever!
I’ve done it a few times now, and I love it! I’ve washed and dried them, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. They’re so pretty, it seems a shame to cut it off.
Love all the tops.
I love how you left the selvage, very cute
Well these tops are simply fabulous. Congrats on your lightening fast production!! And a huge THANKS for sending some folks my way! Wow, that's so nice and I really appreciate it!😃
Thank you! And you’re so welcome- love your channel, and I hope it helps grow your viewership!
I love seeing your finishes and hearing your excitement for sewing garments! I used to make almost all my clothes, then life got busy and I switched to quilting....your videos make me want to get back into garment sewing! Thanks for all your great videos! Leesa in Oregon!
Funny- I used to quilt, and then got into garment sewing. :)
Great inspiration 😍 it does concern me when people show vintage patterns and I remember them when they were current 🤪
I’m from England, and I’m not sure if our big 4/5 patterns were the same in that “vintage/my younger days”, but I’m obviously a similar age, as I remember the shapes of the pattern haul as those I made during my teens!
Maggie Marlow 😊
All tops and patterns are great. Lovely job too. Enjoy your holiday. X
You are so talented and have inspired me to step outside the pattern and try new things with old patterns I had. A true breath of fresh air.
Thanks, Rina!
Nice to see you again Lisa! Nice makes and good haul! Have a wonderful day!
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Loves those patterns, simple enough for us beginners!
Glad you liked them!
I live in Japan and had no idea about the popularity of Japanese fabrics in the West. I have purchased Nami Iro fabric: one piece was hand painted linen for a shift dress that I made from 1.5 meters (yikes。$$$$). The other piece was 1/2 meter of cotton sateen in a gorgeous blue and white. I have been trying to get a top out of it but because the selvage is so wide (and left white) I have yet to figure one out! Thanks so much for the tips and showing your Nami Iro top. Lovely!
Oh, that shift dress sounds amazing!! I keep every little scrap of Nani Iro- it’s so precious!
Nice to see you again, have a wonderful trip and maybe share what you and your girls wore to the wedding? The 4 new tops are SO travel friendly (weather is so odd this year) and your pattern haul was fun too! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thanks, Janice! I will post our wedding outfits for sure!
Cool! What is the link?
Loving your practical sewing items.
Thank you! Not as showy- but they get more wear.
those tops are fantastic! great quick video - so much eye candy!!!
Thank you!
Darling tops, love the simplicity.
Great tops Lisa and they all looked great on you. There just the sort of tops that I like wearing.....nice and casual but the fabric definitely makes them 💞. Hope you enjoy the wedding and looking forward to seeing more from you soon 👍😊😘
Sally Dingle thanks, Sally! Yes, beautiful fabric makes a simple top special.
Loved seeing your tops. It's so satisfying to get into a sewing groove and come out with some great new clothes to wear. Also loved the trip down memory lane with the vintage patterns. I still have the Butterick Classics (6799?) that I bought new. It is a great pattern with lots of options. I also used a hack of Simplicity 7117 to make my wedding dress 48 years ago.
No way!!! That’s so cool. I could absolutely see it as a wedding dress.
Love Victoria! We were there this time last year. Lovely makes Lisa. I didn't realise Victoria had good sewing shops.... maybe it's a good job I didn't, hubby wouldn't have been impressed... taking fabric and patterns all the way back to the North West of England. Lol 😂😘😊
Hee hee! Well, these were all from thrift shops. I got a tailor’s ham, too! $5!
I am so amazed at how quickly you made those tops! I was lucky to get one Molly top done in a day. Love that top - I made 11 of them. Yeah - a little nuts...
I’m sure I’ll hit 11 at some point. Lol
I love that you left the selvage on the 2nd shirt. It makes a cool detail. I might do that at some point.
Thanks! It definitely made for a quick finish. ;(
:)
Lisa, these are beautiful makes - loved your review! When I get into my "sewing zone" I can go for hours and make so many things in one day!
Thanks, Alisha! Yes, sometimes we can be extra productive, can’t we? :)
Aww this made me homesick. Have fun in Victoria and I love your creations! Especially the Nani Iro. That was divine.
Thank you! The Nani Iro really is special. 😍
I love all your shirts! Love the selvage showing.
Thanks! It was too beautiful to cut off.
I love the fabric of your blouse you wearing. I have travelled half way across the world. I am also on Vancouver island visiting my sister in Metchosin.
What a coincidence! I hope the weather is better now. ;)
Very nice choices both in fabric and styles 👍 and thank you for sharing yr makes ....love them 😋
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Brilliant tops. I love them all. The pattern with the empire bodice takes me back as I wore those in late 60's...my Mum was a seamstress/tailoress and whipped those up in no time, then insisted, do them yourself, you can see! Usually I called on her at the last minute.... on a Friday, em could you do this for me as I've decided I'm going to the School Disco.... then she got wise to me..... you will look amazing in it. It also makes a very chic long dress.... oh, she didn't use patterns, a picture did the job...
Lucky you that you had your mum to do that for you! My kids are already asking me to sewing things up for school- Audrey can mostly sew for herself now, though. ;)
Love them all sister, especially the one with the selvage edge! 💕
Hilary Jaensch thanks, Sister!
Great tops and I love the patterns
Thanks! 😘
What great tops and pattern finds. I love all of them! I should go through my stash and pick one out to make this month!
Yes! Can’t wait to see what you choose!
Hay Lisa, how are you? Love your cute & comfy tops you made there. Love your patterns also. Have a great time away. Thank u for sharing. XX
anna lamb thanks, Anna! I’m all about comfy!
love those tops! enjoy your trip
Dallas James xoxo
Beautiful tops Lisa! You always make the cutest clothes! And great patterns too! BTW...I have that last Butterick pattern and never made it yet! Would love to see what you do with it!
Myra Lorraine Sooo many patterns, so little time. ;)
Beautiful shirts, have a good trip :)
Merci, Andréanne!
love comfy tops! Our weather on the west coast has been cold!!! BUT it looks like it should be warming up a bit this week (fingers crossed!). I'm in Seattle, so I'd love to see pics of your trip.
It does look like the weather is going to cooperate! 😘 any suggestions for fabric shopping in Seattle?
Pacific Fabrics is the local chain, and it has some nice things. I went to Stitches on Capitol Hill, which is a small shop but has an interesting variety. I actually learned about some from you Instagram post! Guess I need to get out more!!!
Gotcha! I’ll let you know if I find any hidden gems.
Touching the fabric is so vital to my being satisfied with the garment. I have trouble buying on line because of it.
I totally get it. I am pretty selective about what I buy on line for exactly that reason!
Great idea to leave the selvage on the striped top!
Sew PrettyKitty thanks! It was too pretty to waste!
When I was 16/17 ( I'm 66 now) I made Simplicity 7117 in red velvet for New Year's eve.
Marilyn Sheppard no way! I’m sure it looked amazing!!!
I actually have the Simplicity 7117 and purchased it when it first came out about 50 years ago!
Wow! That’s so great. 😊
the neckline of the 3rd top probably stretched out. its always a good idea to stay stich immediately you cut to prevent this, the same thing also applies to waistbands and seams.
That’s a good point- I hadn’t had that happen before, but this fabric is so soft!
👍👍👍 Greetings from Lily from Moscow.
Privyet, Lily! My daughter is also called Lily. 😘
Great tops, have a wonderful vacation. Love your vidios
Thanks! 😘
What is that on the wall behind you?
It’s the lock box for the key to the apartment.
And Sew On no I mean the other side. It looks like a bat or some other creature?
It’s some sort of frog decoration.
Ahhhh! It was distracting me, I thought it was about to jump on you!!
Ha ha! Sorry- I had so few places to shoot there, as the light wasn’t great.
“I fell into a ‘sew hole’...” hhahaha. I LOVE it!!!
My husband always says that. :)
Love those tops. A bit jealous that you can go without a bra depending on what your wearing on a miserably hot day. I'm not large but everyone can tell when I'm braless, probably because at my age everything hangs a bit lower. I have to adjust the darts on a shirt I recently made because they sit way higher than I do.
Well, I’m sure at some point I won’t be able to. :):) I’m learning about moving darts in a pattern - so many things to learn!
hey I'm from Victoria! cute tops and did you get into Gala Fabrics...!?
Thanks! No, I didn’t go fabric shopping- the weekend was just too busy!
Is that a frog on the wall behind you?
Yes, I think so!🤣
love love love the striped top :)
😘Have you ever cloned a top you love?
I found this quite difficult to hear. (It could be me) lovely tops💕
Sorry to hear that! (No pun intended! Lol) It could be because I was outside.