Really enjoyed seeing all your makes. And OOOO, even worse than no pockets would be pockets that dupe you into thinking they're functional, but then they aren't! Such betrayal! Glad you took the time to get them to realize their full potential.
You are always inspiring Theresa. Alterations are always going on in my wardrobe as I find if I'm not wearing something I try and reason why. I love what you did to the neck of the Anthea blouse, Theresa. I think that will make it more wearable for lots of people. I'm so impressed with your hand sewn top, its going to be beautiful.
The Anthea Blouse is one of my absolute favourites. I've already made two and there are several more I want to make, but I wonder how many of the exact same blouse I can really justify owning... Now I'm thinking the hacks you used can buy me at least another two or three versions! For what it's worth, I never thought I would like the high neckline on me either, but actually I really love it in the original Anthea. Thanks for sharing all your makes and alterations. Full of inspiration as always.💙
I was not aware of the Itch to Stitch t shirt. I like the style and shape, especially the neckline. It is funny how in our minds the alterations and fixes are more involved than they actually are. Love your Anthea blouse.
I’ve done that adjustment on gaping necklines, I think I worked it out for myself, it’s a common problem with big boobs! I love your Anthea blouse, the fabric is amazing! And the lower neckline really suits you.
Oooh I was admiring your blouse the whole video so I was excited to hear you talk about that one in particular. I love my Anthea blouses but this is just so sweet! I’ll have to give this hack a go. I’m a shirring novice so that does intimidate me a little, so I’ll have to check out your tute for sure! So lovely to virtually catch up with you. X
Yes, I highly recommend the Anthea hack. It's just three rows of shirring, so you can definitely do it! I love your Anthea's too, which is a big part of why I wanted to try this one. It's a fun variation!
Alterations always seem a big 😱 to me too but you’ve done a great job on yours. Nice one! I really loved your sage green blouse. The fabric and colour really suited you and you’re absolutely right, the hack to lower the neckline is just right. Definitely more appealing. I love that you clearly really enjoy your makes. 😀. Thank you for your vlog.
@@LostMyThread I love my blouse and feel so good in it. My summer nightdress is progressing well, too - should be ready for when our nights get really warm.
I really like the details you share in your videos. I appreciate the hand sewing on the blouse you are making. How inspiring! Great video. I have enjoyed seeing what you make, especially the insight on the adjustments you make. I happen to be watching while I am refashioning a top and doing adjustments on a pair of casual elastic top pants. These are jobs I am finally getting to. See you in your next video!
Love your Jenny overalls, I have the pattern printed & put together but need to decide on size. The t-shirt is a perfect pairing with the plaid overalls. I too was looking at your anthem blouse during the whole film thinking how cute it is and the sleeves are perfect! Love the lower neckline as well. Is it safe to assume you are doing a backstitch to assemble the hand sewn blouse? It is looking fantastic and to do the French seams as well. Truly a slow sewing project that will be cherished for years to come.❤. I will watch your shirring video… I made a Fisterra top ( itch to stitch?) And pulled the elastic just a bit too tight (5 or 6 rows worth) but I like the top. Your Glenelly top looks great, I need to revisit that pattern & I’m thinking I’d like the neckline ribbing a bit wider. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing of your sewing journey. 🥰.
Ooo well done, your hand sewn top is coming along beautifully, I love that neckline on the Anthea too, and your Matilda is going to be lovely! Might need to go and put my stripey dungaree shorts on - yours are fab 😊
Thanks, Debs! I'm really happy with how the hand sewing is going. I definitely have more of this in my future. The Matilda is nearly finished now. Just waiting for more thread to arrive in the post. I ran out before the buttonholes, and I need to match! I love it so much, though!
Great video, as usual, Theresa! I’m so impressed with the hand-stitched Selwyn you’re making. It’s going to be a special piece for sure. I completely agree with you regarding the satisfaction of making simple alterations. I don’t know why it can be such a mental block. I needed to replace the elastic on the waistband of a pair of shorts and put it off for months. It was so nice to be able to wear them again when I finally got it done.
Thank you! The hand sewing has been so relaxing. Good for you, finally replacing the elastic. That's definitely the kind of job that I tend to avoid. At least we know that we're not alone!
Love the overalls Theresa and the Anthea blouse is lovely. Thanks for sharing the neckline hack. I have been put off by the higher neckline as it’s not for me but now I definitely want to make one. Love the sleeve hack too. Looking forward to seeing the finished Cashmerette top 😊
I love your Anthea blouse. I'm inspired to make it in pink or teal, too. I've recently altered a T-shirt, shortened elbow length sleeves adding arm bands on the hems, plus replaced a worn neckband with the material I cut off the sleeves. The neckline now sits higher up, it was too low before. I'm going to get a lot more wear out of it now. Your hand sewing is perfection!
I'm a big promoter of the Anthea Blouse after making this version. Definitely go for it!! So awesome that you've been doing those small mending jobs! Small effort for huge impact.
I really love your Anthea blouse. Like you I was put off by the high neckline but didn't know about the option to change it and am now very keen to try this pattern. I also really like your dungarees, they are just perfect in that fabric. I should say that in the UK there is a distinction between dungarees and overalls. Overalls are something usually worn by garage mechanics or agricultural workers (and not terribly flattering!) and I think it is worthwhile to keep the distinction as they are two very different garments.
So glad to share the Anthea Blouse hack. It's such a good option! I use both terms: overalls and dungarees because I'm American, and we use the word overalls for that garment. I do know what you mean with British overalls, but it's hard for me to get the terminology right with all of my viewers. I do what I can!
Kudos to you on the handstitched top. Love it! I took in some sleeves on a mock up of a garment. I'd worn this finished toile version because it was so much effort I just didn't want to make it again. I only had to tear out the hem, trim a bit shorter and adjust a pleat to snug it up above the elbow. I'll enjoy it when I'm done.
I love your videos! You have such a great vibe! I also made the Glenelly top and had to size up. My original fit me exactly like yours fits you. 😊 The 2nd one is much better and really shows off the square neckline. I just finished making the Cashmerette Selwyn top. I lowered the neckline because it felt like it was choking me in the muslin. Please double-check that before you attach the collar. I'm so impressed that you're doing it all by hand! I put in the flounces, and then didn't like them, so I removed them and self drafted cap sleeves. Much better for me. You're a great inspiration for me!😊
Glad to know that it isn't just me! I'm more hopeful about my next Glenelly, hearing that. I did make a muslin and was happy with the Selwyn. I'm not planning on buttoning it all the way up.
Hi there. First of all, thank you for the wonderful videos. I love your thoughtful content. You REALLY suit the anthea blouse. It looks perfect on you. I've been put off by the high neckline too but a now off to buy the pattern. Your matikda dress fabricis beautiful too. In terms of small fixes, I am working my way through a list of them right now. I made a shirt dress that ended up looking like a nightie😂 so it's now a shirt. Much better. Also added some elastic to a Rosalie wrap dress wrap tomake it hold its shape better. Not as exciting as a brand new project but so satisfying to have the garments back in my wardrobe.
Thank you so much, Jude! I'll be making more Anthea Blouses with this neckline, that's for sure. Glad to have shared the hacked version with like minded sewists! Your small fixes sound like just the kind of things I've been working through. I absolutely agree, they never have the same pull as a new project, but they're satisfying in a different way. And it's a small amount of work for a garment that wasn't being worn!
Thanks for sharing :) re: inseam pockets, I never use these, I find them almost useless. I almost always use the pockets from the luna pants (made by rae) for pretty much anything with a horizontal seam that I can sew it into. I make the Montana dress often (Style Arc) and always use the luna pant pockets for this. I'd love to make the Sydney dress (Style Arc) but am put off my the in-seam pockets, and can't change them for side seam pockets due to the design - and I can't contemplate making or wearing a dress without pockets :) I love watching what you have made and are making, so thank you for taking time to go through it all with us. I am also going through my wardrobe, working out why I don't reach for certain items, and changing them if I can. Thanks again :)
Good luck finding ways to reignite your love for those old makes! Would patch pockets work for that dress? I didn't put pockets on every single dress, but I always love to have them there!
I'm sold on the anthea blouse! I usually prefer patterns with bust cup options because I have a 7" difference between my upper bust and full bust. I just do NOT want to work that hard 😅 but this is adorable and will be worth it.
@LostMyThread 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I am also short from the upper bust to the shoulder, so I think the hack will make that adjustment a bit easier. Sometimes, I have to roll my eyes at myself like, "Really? A hack and two adjustments?" Also, me, "But... but... I love it!"
Your overalls and T look like a perfect pairing. I made a similar shade v neck T about 6 weeks ago which I haven't posted as it was meant to go with a coordinating shirred version ballad blouse. I am trying to finish that project. Good reminder about your tutorial. I practiced shirring with some elastic thread meant for knitting projects and it worked great. Unfortunately the actual shirring elastic behaves differently and I am struggling to achieve my desired effect. I will rewatch your video and go at it again. Meantime I cut out the Style Arc Richmond Utility skirt in another fabric that coordinates so I will have a capsule wardrobe for fall travel plans. I applaud your progress on the gorgeous handsewn blouse. Love the cute Anthea blouse hacks. I should consider the pattern now. I usually go for quite a full gathered bodice on my blouses but it might be good to try a different silhouette. Happy sewing!
Thanks, Nancy! It's always satisfying to work on projects that pair well together. I'm certainly not there with my whole wardrobe, but it's great when it works out!
I had to re hem one of my staples - a pair of cords. When I hemmed it I was unsure which shoes I’d wear it with and have been wearing runners with it. Washed them after a holiday and the herringbone stitch that was holding up the hem gave out. Rehemmed them to the right length for the runners, but noticed wear in the gusset that needs reinforcing. I know it’s worthwhile but it’s just tedious so now it’s languishing in the mending pile! I know that when I get a preferred garment back in circulation it’s awesome but the process can be a drag!
Good for you, taking the time to do those less appealing jobs! It's always worth it, even though it feels like a momentous task. It's a neverending process!
Almost an entire new wardrobe! It's great to see the enthusiasm others have when showing their finished garments. It's a high that I know only too well. My style is differ than yours but I appreciate the work you put into yours. My clothes are goth/punk/ mildly Bohemian. I require ever garment be able to do double duty, such a casual to business casual to professional. If I can wear it as part of my goth/punks, that's even better! I'm currently working on a beige knit top with black and red horizontal stripes. Will be able to wear it with my suits, jeans, skirts, and mix into my period clothes. Next is a black pair of culottes from stretch twill and a matching vest that goes about 4-6 inches bel my the waist.
It sounds like you've got a really cohesive style. I'm definitely not there, myself. I feel like I want variety in my life! Very thoughtful plans. I hope they all come together beautifully!
I have been doing a bunch of alterations! I had a pair of pants that the leg twisted at the bottom, because I cut them off grain apparently. Anyway I cut them off to shorts and wear them all the time.
I find pants lengths so difficult. Because of the stretch in these, they sit a little lower after I've worn them for a while. I'm much happier with them now!
I jumped into stretch knits - which is not something I’ve done a lot. I made/will make breastfeeding tops and a dress for my youngest and from the scraps I made a long sleeve onsie for baby Amanita. I even did a little appliqué on the front! Have plans to make a little pair of pants to coordinate, a wrap sweater, and the Irena knit top from Itch to Stitch. Might also make the Mile End sweatshirt. I want to make myself an Adrienne blouse and another pair of my hacked Yanta overalls, maybe in linen or wool suiting.
Your plans all sound wonderful. I made a load of applique onesies for some of my cousins years ago when they had their babies. It was such a fun project and absolutely adorable!
Do you notice that you have to iron your overall straps after pulling them out of the dryer? I have to iron all of mine (not the body, just the straps) regardless of fabric.
Hi. Have you considered a piece of elastic in the overalls back waistband to help it hug the body? Find your vlogs very helpful and thanks for the free cashmerette pattern!!!
That's a really helpful suggestion! After wearing them a bit, I'm considering extending the back yoke because they pull up a bit. We try to perfect the fit but sometimes it goes a little awry. Can't win them all!
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Really enjoyed seeing all your makes. And OOOO, even worse than no pockets would be pockets that dupe you into thinking they're functional, but then they aren't! Such betrayal! Glad you took the time to get them to realize their full potential.
Haha, I know, right? Bad pockets are almost worse than no pockets!! I'll be more careful with my future pockets. That's for sure!
You do look fabulous in greens and In particular that sage shade. Enhances your coloring.
I'm loving green so much at the moment!!
I absolutely love your videos. Full of useful tips and advise, put together in such a lovely way.
Thank you x
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback!
Me too
@@traciseibert4532 that's so sweet! Thank you!
You are always inspiring Theresa. Alterations are always going on in my wardrobe as I find if I'm not wearing something I try and reason why.
I love what you did to the neck of the Anthea blouse, Theresa. I think that will make it more wearable for lots of people. I'm so impressed with your hand sewn top, its going to be beautiful.
Thanks Annette, the Anthea is much more my style like this. I will be making more with this neckline, for sure!
I too have been admiring your blouse throughout the video - it looks so good on you - the color, the sleeves, the neckline, so lovely!
I bet it’s really cute under overalls!
Thank you! I love the blouse, and you're right. It's great under overalls!
I love your hand sewn Cashmerette Selwyn top and looking forward to seeing it finished..... In fact I love all your makes!!
Thank you! I'm loving how it's all coming along together!
Very pretty blouse w puff sleeves ❤
It's such a fun detail. ❤️
The Anthea Blouse is one of my absolute favourites. I've already made two and there are several more I want to make, but I wonder how many of the exact same blouse I can really justify owning... Now I'm thinking the hacks you used can buy me at least another two or three versions! For what it's worth, I never thought I would like the high neckline on me either, but actually I really love it in the original Anthea. Thanks for sharing all your makes and alterations. Full of inspiration as always.💙
I feel like I might be following you on the countless Antheas. It's one of those patterns!
Lovely makes, I love the check dungarees. They look really smart. 🙂
Thanks! They were satisfying to put together!
I was not aware of the Itch to Stitch t shirt. I like the style and shape, especially the neckline. It is funny how in our minds the alterations and fixes are more involved than they actually are. Love your Anthea blouse.
Thanks, Christine! I only found the Itch to Stitch T-shirt recently. It's nice to have options for a different look!
Love your Anthia. That´s the perfect blouse for you.
Thank you so much! It's been making me so happy to wear it!
I’ve done that adjustment on gaping necklines, I think I worked it out for myself, it’s a common problem with big boobs! I love your Anthea blouse, the fabric is amazing! And the lower neckline really suits you.
Thank you so much! I'm still finding ways to perfect the fit. It's a neverending journey!
I love the material and style of your home sewn blouse!
Thank you! It's been really wonderful fabric to work with!
Great video, with such beautiful interesting makes :)
Thank you, Nancy! Quite a variety this month.
Oooh I was admiring your blouse the whole video so I was excited to hear you talk about that one in particular. I love my Anthea blouses but this is just so sweet! I’ll have to give this hack a go. I’m a shirring novice so that does intimidate me a little, so I’ll have to check out your tute for sure! So lovely to virtually catch up with you. X
Yes, I highly recommend the Anthea hack. It's just three rows of shirring, so you can definitely do it! I love your Anthea's too, which is a big part of why I wanted to try this one. It's a fun variation!
Selwyn top will be gorgeous! Love fabric ❤
Thank you! I'm loving how it's going!
Stunning makes as always
Can't wait to see your hand stiched blouse. Looks fantastic
Thanks, Agata! The blouse is slowly taking shape. It's fun to watch it develop!
Alterations always seem a big 😱 to me too but you’ve done a great job on yours. Nice one! I really loved your sage green blouse. The fabric and colour really suited you and you’re absolutely right, the hack to lower the neckline is just right. Definitely more appealing. I love that you clearly really enjoy your makes. 😀. Thank you for your vlog.
Thank you so much! The alterations definitely take on a larger than life aspect, but they really are satisfying to get done.
Your hand sewing project looks really fantastic. Thank you for sharing an update 😊
Thank you! It's coming together so well. 💓
@@LostMyThread I love my blouse and feel so good in it. My summer nightdress is progressing well, too - should be ready for when our nights get really warm.
Your hand sewing is really impressive, Theresa! 😘
Thank you so much! I'm really proud of it!
I really like the details you share in your videos. I appreciate the hand sewing on the blouse you are making. How inspiring! Great video. I have enjoyed seeing what you make, especially the insight on the adjustments you make. I happen to be watching while I am refashioning a top and doing adjustments on a pair of casual elastic top pants. These are jobs I am finally getting to. See you in your next video!
Hey, good for you, getting to those less exciting jobs. They'll be worth it, I'm sure. Having a TH-cam friend to keep you company definitely helps!
Can't believe you're sewing that blouse by hand! Such a detailed pattern too! It's going to be incredible and such a special piece to keep.
Thanks, Yvette! I kind of can't believe it, myself. I've really enjoyed the process, though. It's a great way to really slow down!
Gorgeous pants. I would have worn those in the 90s! ❤
1,000% me too! My teenage self would have lost it if she found them. 💞
@LostMyThread yep but I would have ruined the hems 😄
@@MsSavvy9 this is why I didn't want to wear these before hemming... too many bad memories! 🤣
Love your Jenny overalls, I have the pattern printed & put together but need to decide on size. The t-shirt is a perfect pairing with the plaid overalls. I too was looking at your anthem blouse during the whole film thinking how cute it is and the sleeves are perfect! Love the lower neckline as well. Is it safe to assume you are doing a backstitch to assemble the hand sewn blouse? It is looking fantastic and to do the French seams as well. Truly a slow sewing project that will be cherished for years to come.❤. I will watch your shirring video… I made a Fisterra top ( itch to stitch?) And pulled the elastic just a bit too tight (5 or 6 rows worth) but I like the top. Your Glenelly top looks great, I need to revisit that pattern & I’m thinking I’d like the neckline ribbing a bit wider. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing of your sewing journey. 🥰.
I'm so smitten with that Anthea Blouse! And yes, I've been backstitching the hand sewn blouse. Such a peaceful, calm way to sew.
Your blue top looks beautiful. I do prefer a looser top around my bust as well. Your jumper is cute. You got the stripes perfect.
Thank you so much! We've all got to find the best fit for us. That's the great thing about sewing!
Ooo well done, your hand sewn top is coming along beautifully, I love that neckline on the Anthea too, and your Matilda is going to be lovely! Might need to go and put my stripey dungaree shorts on - yours are fab 😊
Thanks, Debs! I'm really happy with how the hand sewing is going. I definitely have more of this in my future. The Matilda is nearly finished now. Just waiting for more thread to arrive in the post. I ran out before the buttonholes, and I need to match! I love it so much, though!
Great video, as usual, Theresa! I’m so impressed with the hand-stitched Selwyn you’re making. It’s going to be a special piece for sure. I completely agree with you regarding the satisfaction of making simple alterations. I don’t know why it can be such a mental block. I needed to replace the elastic on the waistband of a pair of shorts and put it off for months. It was so nice to be able to wear them again when I finally got it done.
Thank you! The hand sewing has been so relaxing. Good for you, finally replacing the elastic. That's definitely the kind of job that I tend to avoid. At least we know that we're not alone!
Love the overalls Theresa and the Anthea blouse is lovely. Thanks for sharing the neckline hack. I have been put off by the higher neckline as it’s not for me but now I definitely want to make one. Love the sleeve hack too. Looking forward to seeing the finished Cashmerette top 😊
Thank you so much! I really prefer the hacked version to the original. I'm happy that she shared it. I hope you love yours, too!
Love the autumn dress!!!
Thank you! I do love a little swoosh in my life.
I love hour overalls and that bright blue shirt - what a cheerful outfit!
Definitely! A fun pairing for the summer.
such fun colors this month! i love seeing all of your alterations and the overalls are so cute.
Thanks, Sara! It felt like a good way to round out the summer.
I love your Anthea blouse. I'm inspired to make it in pink or teal, too. I've recently altered a T-shirt, shortened elbow length sleeves adding arm bands on the hems, plus replaced a worn neckband with the material I cut off the sleeves. The neckline now sits higher up, it was too low before. I'm going to get a lot more wear out of it now.
Your hand sewing is perfection!
I'm a big promoter of the Anthea Blouse after making this version. Definitely go for it!! So awesome that you've been doing those small mending jobs! Small effort for huge impact.
Brilliant vlog and love your anthea blouse! It's a gorgeous colour and really suits you 😍
Thank you so much! I'm all about green at the moment. 💚
And your hand sewn blouse - awesome or what?!!
I know! I'm so excited about it!
I really love your Anthea blouse. Like you I was put off by the high neckline but didn't know about the option to change it and am now very keen to try this pattern. I also really like your dungarees, they are just perfect in that fabric. I should say that in the UK there is a distinction between dungarees and overalls. Overalls are something usually worn by garage mechanics or agricultural workers (and not terribly flattering!) and I think it is worthwhile to keep the distinction as they are two very different garments.
So glad to share the Anthea Blouse hack. It's such a good option! I use both terms: overalls and dungarees because I'm American, and we use the word overalls for that garment. I do know what you mean with British overalls, but it's hard for me to get the terminology right with all of my viewers. I do what I can!
Both dresses ❤❤❤
Me too!
I’ve been altering some work trousers for my wife and a raglan sleeve top I made her. Fit can be such a hard thing to get right lol.
I don't think we can ever fully perfect fit, but we get ever closer. Good for you doing some selfless alterations. That's next level!
Kudos to you on the handstitched top. Love it! I took in some sleeves on a mock up of a garment. I'd worn this finished toile version because it was so much effort I just didn't want to make it again. I only had to tear out the hem, trim a bit shorter and adjust a pleat to snug it up above the elbow. I'll enjoy it when I'm done.
At least when you make the next version it should be perfect! It's about the process!
I love your videos! You have such a great vibe!
I also made the Glenelly top and had to size up. My original fit me exactly like yours fits you. 😊 The 2nd one is much better and really shows off the square neckline.
I just finished making the Cashmerette Selwyn top. I lowered the neckline because it felt like it was choking me in the muslin. Please double-check that before you attach the collar. I'm so impressed that you're doing it all by hand! I put in the flounces, and then didn't like them, so I removed them and self drafted cap sleeves. Much better for me.
You're a great inspiration for me!😊
Glad to know that it isn't just me! I'm more hopeful about my next Glenelly, hearing that. I did make a muslin and was happy with the Selwyn. I'm not planning on buttoning it all the way up.
Hi there. First of all, thank you for the wonderful videos. I love your thoughtful content. You REALLY suit the anthea blouse. It looks perfect on you. I've been put off by the high neckline too but a now off to buy the pattern. Your matikda dress fabricis beautiful too. In terms of small fixes, I am working my way through a list of them right now. I made a shirt dress that ended up looking like a nightie😂 so it's now a shirt. Much better. Also added some elastic to a Rosalie wrap dress wrap tomake it hold its shape better. Not as exciting as a brand new project but so satisfying to have the garments back in my wardrobe.
Thank you so much, Jude! I'll be making more Anthea Blouses with this neckline, that's for sure. Glad to have shared the hacked version with like minded sewists!
Your small fixes sound like just the kind of things I've been working through. I absolutely agree, they never have the same pull as a new project, but they're satisfying in a different way. And it's a small amount of work for a garment that wasn't being worn!
Thanks for sharing :) re: inseam pockets, I never use these, I find them almost useless. I almost always use the pockets from the luna pants (made by rae) for pretty much anything with a horizontal seam that I can sew it into. I make the Montana dress often (Style Arc) and always use the luna pant pockets for this. I'd love to make the Sydney dress (Style Arc) but am put off my the in-seam pockets, and can't change them for side seam pockets due to the design - and I can't contemplate making or wearing a dress without pockets :) I love watching what you have made and are making, so thank you for taking time to go through it all with us. I am also going through my wardrobe, working out why I don't reach for certain items, and changing them if I can. Thanks again :)
Good luck finding ways to reignite your love for those old makes! Would patch pockets work for that dress? I didn't put pockets on every single dress, but I always love to have them there!
I'm sold on the anthea blouse! I usually prefer patterns with bust cup options because I have a 7" difference between my upper bust and full bust. I just do NOT want to work that hard 😅 but this is adorable and will be worth it.
I hope you can make it work. It's so cute with the hack!
@LostMyThread 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I am also short from the upper bust to the shoulder, so I think the hack will make that adjustment a bit easier. Sometimes, I have to roll my eyes at myself like, "Really? A hack and two adjustments?"
Also, me, "But... but... I love it!"
@@MsSavvy9 it will be so worth it. And when you've made the adjustments, you can make lots of versions!
Your overalls and T look like a perfect pairing. I made a similar shade v neck T about 6 weeks ago which I haven't posted as it was meant to go with a coordinating shirred version ballad blouse. I am trying to finish that project. Good reminder about your tutorial. I practiced shirring with some elastic thread meant for knitting projects and it worked great. Unfortunately the actual shirring elastic behaves differently and I am struggling to achieve my desired effect. I will rewatch your video and go at it again. Meantime I cut out the Style Arc Richmond Utility skirt in another fabric that coordinates so I will have a capsule wardrobe for fall travel plans. I applaud your progress on the gorgeous handsewn blouse. Love the cute Anthea blouse hacks. I should consider the pattern now. I usually go for quite a full gathered bodice on my blouses but it might be good to try a different silhouette. Happy sewing!
Thanks, Nancy! It's always satisfying to work on projects that pair well together. I'm certainly not there with my whole wardrobe, but it's great when it works out!
I had to re hem one of my staples - a pair of cords. When I hemmed it I was unsure which shoes I’d wear it with and have been wearing runners with it.
Washed them after a holiday and the herringbone stitch that was holding up the hem gave out.
Rehemmed them to the right length for the runners, but noticed wear in the gusset that needs reinforcing.
I know it’s worthwhile but it’s just tedious so now it’s languishing in the mending pile!
I know that when I get a preferred garment back in circulation it’s awesome but the process can be a drag!
Good for you, taking the time to do those less appealing jobs! It's always worth it, even though it feels like a momentous task. It's a neverending process!
Love your videos, you’re just so inspiring! I know I have a few fixes in the box to do especially with trousers, I need to just get them done!
Thanks, Emma! I am not always great at those jobs, so I always need to celebrate when I do!
Almost an entire new wardrobe! It's great to see the enthusiasm others have when showing their finished garments. It's a high that I know only too well.
My style is differ than yours but I appreciate the work you put into yours. My clothes are goth/punk/ mildly Bohemian. I require ever garment be able to do double duty, such a casual to business casual to professional. If I can wear it as part of my goth/punks, that's even better!
I'm currently working on a beige knit top with black and red horizontal stripes. Will be able to wear it with my suits, jeans, skirts, and mix into my period clothes. Next is a black pair of culottes from stretch twill and a matching vest that goes about 4-6 inches bel my the waist.
It sounds like you've got a really cohesive style. I'm definitely not there, myself. I feel like I want variety in my life! Very thoughtful plans. I hope they all come together beautifully!
@@LostMyThread my budget is rather small than when I was younger.
@@bohemiansusan2897 just make those garments work hard!!
I have been doing a bunch of alterations! I had a pair of pants that the leg twisted at the bottom, because I cut them off grain apparently. Anyway I cut them off to shorts and wear them all the time.
We've all been there. Glad you were able to turn them into something wearable!
So glad you hemmed those rust colored pants. They were really too long and are great looking pants.
I find pants lengths so difficult. Because of the stretch in these, they sit a little lower after I've worn them for a while. I'm much happier with them now!
I jumped into stretch knits - which is not something I’ve done a lot. I made/will make breastfeeding tops and a dress for my youngest and from the scraps I made a long sleeve onsie for baby Amanita. I even did a little appliqué on the front! Have plans to make a little pair of pants to coordinate, a wrap sweater, and the Irena knit top from Itch to Stitch. Might also make the Mile End sweatshirt. I want to make myself an Adrienne blouse and another pair of my hacked Yanta overalls, maybe in linen or wool suiting.
I love your tips!
Your plans all sound wonderful. I made a load of applique onesies for some of my cousins years ago when they had their babies. It was such a fun project and absolutely adorable!
Do you notice that you have to iron your overall straps after pulling them out of the dryer? I have to iron all of mine (not the body, just the straps) regardless of fabric.
I don't actually put my handmade clothes in the dryer. I always hang them to dry, so it's never been an issue for me. Sounds like a pain, though!
What brand of thread do you use?
I almost exclusively use gutterman thread these days.
Hi. Have you considered a piece of elastic in the overalls back waistband to help it hug the body?
Find your vlogs very helpful and thanks for the free cashmerette pattern!!!
That's a really helpful suggestion! After wearing them a bit, I'm considering extending the back yoke because they pull up a bit. We try to perfect the fit but sometimes it goes a little awry. Can't win them all!