Hello dear sewing Friends, I hope this video cheers up your day! Everyone faces challenges, we just have to remind ourselves to push forward. P.S: has anyone spotted a funny imperfection on the "expectation for perfection" chapter? lol :)
This is a perfectly timed encouragement for me. I rushed into making a baseball tee and did (something?) wrong with the shoulders bc it didn't fit right though I patterned from my own favorite one. Well, duh, I was using cotton woven so that's part of it! I also made this newbie mistake again in using medium weight linen for what I now realize is something I patterned that's a little stretchy (it doesn't stretch much as it goes easily over my head on a boat neck). Doh! And yes to perfection, and the others too! 💕 Thank you again!
I took a solid week three years ago to make a sun dress. I wore it twice. Gave it away when I found I had "outgrown" it. Now I am on a mission to make t shirts, sweaters and tops that I can wear any day any time! Your list is so appropriate. I taught my husband to sew and his first project was extremely complicated as well. I think it is just a newbie thing. He succeeded and so will I. I really like your channel. Thank you for the encouragement.
Alex, this is SO true! There is a huge difference between the two in some instances. Like, sewing, it is pretty simple in the essence, but not necessarily easy. Thank you for your comment -gave some food for thought!
That's an amazing way of putting it. As someone who just made my first garment recently(except a Halloween costume I made as a teen), a knife pleated tennis skirt; it was very simple but NOT easy for a total beginner. I did get a pretty great result in the end but I had to redo the pleats twice to get them even. 😅
I'm definitely going to look at my manual tomorrow I got my overlocker for Xmas I've not opened the manual yet I've been scared of sewing with my overlocker but I do watch all your tutorials and I know ill get the courage soon 😅😁
I later found out to sew silk, georgette, or any slinky fabric to use strips of gift tissue paper to help keep the fabric from sliding. Try it...you're love it 😀
@@Oneandonlyamirali That’s funny that I see this! I’ve been watching Bernadette Banner, I think that’s her name. She is a total historian sewer and lives her life in the Edwardian Period! She talks about sewing on velvet in one of her videos and agrees it is very difficult to sew on!
@@joansouthworth9687 haha you bet it is! I’m a newbie and don’t even know how to operate the sewing machine properly. So, as a beginner’s project, I tried to make scrunchies in different fabrics and alas! My machine started eating the velvet and I had to cut the fabric and pull it out of the hole 💔. Not to mention the machine is packed and kept away now 😁 might try again when I get the passion back
Thank you so much for making this video! I am 58 and bought my first sewing machine last year. By watching tutorials like yours on TH-cam l learned how to sew, and I love it! A burp cloth was my first project
I am laughing so hard at this video! It was all so me...and still is sometimes.😂😂😂. My first sewing project was a chiffon dress that had an full under slip...I was 13... After that fiasco, mostly since it didn’t fit after I finally got it finished (with grandmas help), I gave up sewing till I was in my 30’s. Elastic waisted aline skirts were my next project. That’s most of what I still sew. Took me forever to learn that I had to look at my measurements on the pattern envelope...couldn’t buy my RTW size...😩. Now at 57, I’m trying to learn to fit my body. Would have been a lot simpler before I had kids...😂😂😂. It is still ‘rocket science’ for me, but I haven’t given up. I am determined to master making something that really fits me and I love! Thank you so much for your videos and instructions! I love when you talk about how our mind works around sewing..💝
#3 is so me! If I don’t “get it” right away, I totally beat myself up. And yes, I’ve disappointed myself MANY times. I’m working on giving myself some growing room. I’m not a patient learner, so it’s really tough
That's me, I'm glad I found you, ty for telling me to, start with something simple N basic. If you can do it, yes I can do it too.I really love how you explain you instructions. I appreciate it.
This is a great video. We learn from our mistakes. Reading manuals number one. Pattern reading also important. I just learned pattern drafting from your videos so I follow directions to get my pattern to be correct fitting. I am not very good in math so Google is my best friend I get the answers. I like to mix match pattern pieces to get a certain look to my finished outfit. I don't beat myself up if there's a mistake. I've spent hours and days ripping stitches I just do it. I try to be more careful and take my time and " Bast" seams together! Then I try on and then sew. Less stress more fun.
You are lucky that you have a manual where there is basic information. My manual does not teach me how to make the settings for certain types of sewing. To this day, I don't know what each type of stiching does nor how to adjust my sewing machine to that setting. I have a beautiful sowing machine with tons of setting but I have no clue how use them. Still haven't found online a tutorial on each type. I did find out yesterday from one of your tutorials the invisible hem stich. I wouldn't know how to use that on my machine though. There are also tension settings and I have no ideea what they do. But, because of you, I am not going to give up even if I use only the straight setting on my sowing machine. So thank you for your channel. It has made take up this beautiful hobby again. Thank you.
For me, what you say here is exactly why I so love your method of simple drafting. Rather than being forced to follow a pattern that I may not fully understand or may not fit me perfectly, I'm building skills from the ground up. The simple boxy shirt is so fantastic to get started, and I'm loving the feeling that it's a blank canvas for me to practice my own design flair. I have plans to do all kinds of experiments with ruffles, color blocking, adding gathers or darts, lengthening it to skirt length or adding a gathered or pleated skirt... so many options! And then of course, there are neckline variations, practicing sleeves, changing it to raglan, etc. Then finishes like double rolled hem, bias binding, hidden bias tape, self edging, and rib knit cuffs. And we haven't even learned buttons or collars yet! I'm just so excited to try things I have target confusion and don't know which to try first! One thing I do know is the fabric I'll start with. I have some nice flowy fabric I got from a thrift store, with a beautiful print on it that I love, that has been waiting in my closet for YEARS for me to gather the courage to make something. And I have a lot of it (like two yards), so I won't feel afraid to try. I think it's rayon. I'm sure now that whatever I make will be beautiful, and I also know I'll have enough left over to fix it if I don't love it at first. I might even decide to make a simple shirt to start, finish it and everything, then go back and add ruffle sleeves or a skirt or peplum later if I want a change. Maybe I'll also make a scrunchie to go with the outfit. :)
Alisa, I can't begin to tell you how inspiring you have been for me. I started sewing as a young teen because my Mom was a wonderful seamstress and taught me well. I sewed in high school and made most of my clothes. A trip to stores that sold remnants was my "teen high". Later, joining a convent, I was the "sewer" for so many projects, from the dancing horse costume to new cushions for a yard sale find of chairs. Then when I married and things were tough in the 70's I made all my own clothes and my children's clothes and curtains, dust ruffles, etc. Then I got a job and there was no time for sewing. Eventually, the sewing machine was covered up, but I missed it. So for years, I was away from my hobby, my Singer Slantomatic collecting dust. Now, many years later I try to start again, thinking I can do what I used to. But no! I have to learn these skills or at least practice these skills again to gain the confidence I need to perform. Your channel has helped me so much and I am doing really well. Love you, your channel, but most of all, your positive, unpretentious, and helpful insights. Thank you so much. Next ,I am going to need a tutorial on sergers, It has to be something I can thread!!!! Just sold a singer from a G-sale but it was a nightmare to thread. (Thankfully, the buyer was thrilled!)
One of my first patterns I bought was a jacket and skirt. A JACKET ! Obviously the pattern never got made because it was way too complicated for a beginner!
Thank you. Your talk gave me motivation when I was feeling down about not being perfect in my sewing. Warm wishes from Malaysia. Stay cheerful, giving and loving always.Keep safe.
Thank you for this really lovely helpful video. I am quite new to your site- but so glad I found you. How very right you are- start simple. After all when we start baking making cakes we start with easy cupcakes or biscuits - you wouldn’t attempt a three tier wedding cake! The journey of sewing can be a very long and happy one and what life skills we learn along the way. I have been sewing for almost 60 years - I started making my own clothes when I was 14 with no doubt some 😒 results - but I carried on and learnt along the way. I made all the clothes for my three sons when they were little, including pyjamas and hoodies. It has been along and interesting, sometimes maddeningly frustrating journey but a valuable - hobby/skill and one that has given me many years of pleasure - and of course many many hours of frustration and a lot of time with a seam ripper along the way. I so enjoy your videos and really enjoy watching you work. You show what a rewarding skill sewing is and look forward to watching many more of your videos, even after all these years I get inspiration from you- what a lovely lady you are. Sending you and all your viewers best wishes from a lovely spring day from Torquay on the Riviera Coast in south west England. X
as a beginner i want to run before i can walk and i know i must take things slowly if i am to get to where i want to be. i would love to learn more about drafting patterns especially as i am an odd shape. Thank you for all the work you put into the videos you make for us to see and learn from. X
Be careful: you may tire out/get bored too fast and quit. I prefer jumping in, get embarrassed, learn and then go back. What do you have to lose by jumping in? A yard of pocket liner fabric (cheap)? Nobody has to see your first attempts. You can burn them, if you'd like😊).
I always thought that's how it supposed to look, so i always tried to make it look like in the stores, but is that's where the frustration came in, and decided its not the way to think, thanks for this advice
Super video! Real life straight talk about what not to do and what to do. I especially liked your comments about comparing your makes to commercially sewn garments.
Super agree that should start simple, and only the simple and classic things can last long！ follow u for about 3 weeks, I made 3 tops for myself and 2 for my little girl, which can wear daily, though not perfect, but I love it！
This was one of the best tips videos i've seen!! Yes, so many people talk about the technical aspect of sewing but not the mental one, or emotional. I really related to the one where we often compare ourselves to store bought which is awful!! Specially when you get into the labor they use vs us. It's so much more different by a stretch! Thank you so much for this. I will definitely work on not comparing my work to store bought and really embrace my unique work! After all this is why I started, to be different and express my own art 💜
I'm a weird person lol. I love to read the manual. I made a guide of my stitches because my machine don't have printed manual. Just online. And I saw the videos of how to... there's a lot of things I was doing wrong with my other machine. By the way the manual of the other one didn't have those kind of instructions soooooooo clear.
Merry Christmas! Because of you I made scarfs, I made vests and my girls all going to love opening presents tonight!!! Thank you for sharing from your life.
I was tempted to jump right in to a project that is probably more complicated than I could tackle, but I have a whole bunch of old clothes to use as scrap fabric for practice so I can use those instead to practice different stitches, etc. I found a sewing machine I might buy that has an instructional DVD. I haven't used a sewing machine in 30+ years but I have sewn by hand (although I don't know many handstitch techniques and I need to re-do a lot of stuff. LOL. I am so guilty of shopping while hungry. LOL.
I had a Home Ec teacher tell me if you make a garment and while wearing it.. if anyone says "oh did make that?" It's not a complement.. I'm 63 and that has stuck with me and pushed me to perfect my skills..
For me if somebody asks if I made it, I gift them a sewing machine. It happen only twice but I had two machines, one rehabbed and one garage sale fine, that were just sitting. Person said Did you make your hat? Any more is just mansplaining.
I loved this video !!! Thanks so much for your inspiración Please feel free to make part 2. I can use more technical tips and tricks Thanks again for your honest advice
Dear Friend, thanks for the encouraging advice. I will take it. I just bought my first sewing machine and am very excited to start your easy sewing patterns like the pot holders but I first have to learn my new machine some. Looking forward to it. Cant wait to view your helpful videos. again thanks.
I understand so clearly what you were talking about with the Manuals. I did some of the same thing in my process to sewing. I smiled whilst you were talking. It would be nice if you can make the video on the technical mistakes. Thanks for all that you shared. Much love to you and yours.
Your sharing gives more confidence. I'm pulling the manual out for Serger. With pattern I've swayed away and those sweet accidents make it so special. Like your self I'm going to begin a new thought process
Thank you Alisa, you’re one of my inspiration in sewing.I love to watch your videos, they are so encouraging and motivating.I just learned sewing last summer due to pandemic that I am stacked at home. And true, all that you mentioned except for not reading the manual, it happened to me, and this video gave me a push to continue sewing. And I want you to know that I made a top from one of your videos about “2 measurements”? Oh I was really happy and proud about the product I made. I love to wear it, lol! Thank you so much for sharing that.❤️
My sister bought my neice a sewing machine because she loves watching me sew. My sister bought a ton of fabrics but my neice was overwhelmed and lost interest. I told my sister put all the fabric away. When I visited them we made cushion covers and pencil cases. My niece is now making clothes for herself and her love has returned. Your so right. Start small.
Thank you. This video has made me feel heaps better. I make alot of mistakes and a few days ago I thought maybe sewing was not meant for me. Now, having listened to you, I'm going to give it another go.
That's how I was when I first started sewing. I went in head first. Even now, I have super high expectations and when things don't work out like how I worked it out in my head, I get highly upset and don't go to my machine for a long time; due to discouragement.
You are not alone. Many (all?) artists, athletes and scientists go through the same experience. But, they return and improve. This is how you achieve greatness.
You made me smile today. I sew on a heavy duty computer stand and my manual is ALWAYS on the rollout shelve beneath my machine. Amazing how many times this 50+ year sewest reaches for it. I believe the hardest thing I had to learn was because patterns use to fit so wonderfully doesn't mean it does now. Adjustments, adjustments, adjustments!!!
Thank you for this! I’m a (young) 71 year old and teaching myself to sew and you have just described everything I feel about sewing! I go into projects thinking I can do it all only to find I can’t! I nearly sewed a collar into an armhole the other day! I laughed so much I had to be carried out! It’s really exciting though and it’s been a lifesaver during this pandemic and I find myself feeling bereft if I have nothing to sew! Particularly like your pattern drafting, I’d love to really get into that. Anyway, thank you for your videos, they are inspirational. Much love from Marie in the UK
I see so many beautiful garments that are on you tube, social media etc. I love them all, but in all reality I like to wear t-shirts and basic items. This fall/winter that is all I am going to make. I enjoy your videos so much!
That was a lovely and kind encouragement! I could really relate to most things you mentioned. 🙈 It helps knowing that others who sew beautiful clothes have been through the same struggles and it made me realise that those are just stages of learning. No need to give up my sewing dream just because I can’t make those sleeves caps correctly right now.😅 Just have to learn to enjoy the learning and the mistakes and I will get there. ☺️ Thanks for your bright and sweet presence.Just the video I needed to see today! 🦋♥️
My mother is a dressmaker by trade. She sew all my uniforms since kindergarten to Nursing School, she made my prom dress and costumes, you name it. But she did not really require me to learn that skill. I did not even know how to thread a sewing machine. But when you move to a country where everything is expensive, you will learn to DIY things... this is what lead me to buy a sewing machine. I didnt read the manual, lol thank God for youtube. I watched video tutorials. At first, I used my sewing machine to make curtains for backdrops (i decorate events at my previous workplace and my daughter's birthday parties). Eventually I started making some simple sleepwear for my daughter. My first epic fail was a simple pajama pants that was intended for her age (3 years) but i didnt include seam allowance so it ended up fitting a 2 year old. 😂😂😂 but im improving by just watching youtube tutorials and reading sewing blogs, dowloading free patterns. I just made 3 hospital gowns for my diagnostic center. I now have a little understanding of how you dont really have to follow the pattern to the T. I modified the gown by placing the ties at the front...Video tutorials such as yours help a lot of people in improving their skill. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cute I’m cracking up because I am a somewhat advancer sewer and have and still mAking those mistakes. I stumbled upon you channel on looking for raglan pattern to learn how to make them. I have many sewing subscriptions and for some reason I’m sticking with you because I have a feeling this is where I’m going to improve my skills so thank you:)
I really enjoyed your latest video. I have been sewing for about fifty years and I have had many sewing 🧵 fails that turned into some of my greatest projects. And there have been some that I have buried as far down in my fabric boxes 📦 so I don’t see them. But my love for sewing has never gone away. I love your videos and when I can sew again, after my hip replacement surgery, the first pattern I want to start with are your top patterns. I want to draw out my own patterns using your method. Thank you.
I am only a few months in to sewing..I have copied a couple of dresses I love that are store brought and I must say I have made them better than the store bought ones and both dresses were expensive..so should have be perfect but after copying them... you see how some store brought things are bady made regardless of the price tag... thanks for your advise ..Dawn x ❤
I made most of these I've done in the beginning lol. I think for me it's like I want to skip the learning part to get to the finish product and there was no way my beginning projects would look good or wearable. I love your channel!!
Thank you for this video. I was about to give up. Took on a really big quilt and I've never quilted before. But I want to get good at this. This was so helpful and encouraging . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I was lucky to have found your channel and of course subscribed. You have a lot of great wisdom to share with beginners such as myself. I am grateful for your advice. Your past mistakes/experiences have been inspirational to listen to. Can you share how long you have been sewing?
looking at the manual helps lol. this may be a tip for people looking to purchase a machine. when i decided i wanted a serger, i choose one i wished to have, kept an eye to price, noticed direct from singer that the price was finally $430. called singer & asked if that model was at end of run, got told they were in process of changing up production for a new model. Knew the price wouldn't be dropping lower & ordered it, so for $500 i got brand new serger . there were retailers still charging $1100 for the same machine. having patience is helpful when wanting brand new machine
Hi thank you for making this video,i really feel right now what you feel before.. especially those expectation ;i really appreciate when you said if you can do it and we can do it.;; i've been practicing sewing a month now and im enjoying.i started sewing our pillow cases,cover,curtains. i hope to learn more especially in my mistakes too..!;God bless you and more videos pls;;;
My first sewing mistake - the sleeve head wouldn't fit in the armsyce so I made it fit by cutting off the sleeve head! The mistakes were not reading the pattern instructions nor understanding pattern construction. Ouch! It was the sixties and the jacket was tartan (hate to think how the lines didn't match). Now I'm almost 70, retired, have done several different sewing/pattern making and adjustment courses and thankfully have the internet. Still make lots of mistakes when sewing princess dresses for my grandchildren but at least have some idea how to fix them. Love sewing and every garment is a "practice" sewing lesson. Many thanks for your advice and videos.
I have cried a few times with my mistakes. I think the worst mistake was when I was Free Motion Quilting and my fabric was folded on itself. (like when you double fold to cut fabric) So I stitched the quilt together with about 20000000000000000 billion stitches!!!!!! It took me forever to undo all those stitches. Now, I always check to make sure my fabric is nice and flat and not folded together. Sewing definitely takes a lot of attention. I think if you go slow and double check it helps, but it is always fun to try and get your project done the fast way. Fast equals a fiasco. I always try to remind myself of that saying to help me slow down and make less mistakes. :)
At least you were able to undo the stitching😊. I mis-sewed a mesh fabric once and had to just cut out a big chunk of it: there was no way to rip the seams out: they were deeply embedded in the fine nylon mesh. Live an learn 😁.
Other than our age and heritage we are TWINS! Everything here is the same and I still make the same mistakes occasionally. Sometimes I still try to slap stuff together that I’ve never done. And I’m 71. I love watching your videos! Kiddo. I always have something to learn from everyone. Thank you for not making me buy PATTERNS, too. Smooch from your grandmother!
This made me laugh because I have done all the same things! I remember feeling sorry for myself because I spent more time unpicking than actual sewing.
Oh and.....I just opened my sewing machine manual and tools....WOW I HAD A BUTTON HOLE ATTACHMENT, A SEAM GUIDE ATTACHMENT HAHAHA ITS CHRISTMAS FOR ME 15 YEARS LATER HAHAHA
Great video 👍👍❤️ Do you have a video on how to finish necklines on knits, I love the way you explain things. My mother was a wonderful sewer and self taught, every day I wish I had learned more from her. 🤷♀️💕
My sewing machine is the machine my mother received as a gift in 1967, I have the manual, extra feet and other items and still have all manuals and pieces.
Omg I kept forgetting to put the foot down when I started to sew with the machine (2 months ago)! It was such a dumb mistake I made over and over, lol.
I dare to challenge you on number of mistakes made while sewing. It is SO rare that I don't have to rip out at least one seam when making something. I don't sew quickly and I have a lot of experience so I can't say why this happens. It's good advise to start simple but I also think one should sew what they WANT to sew. It's the expectations or perfectionism that interferes with progress.
I would agree that if sewing only basics is boring for someone, then they should go ahead and sew that fancy special something. The point (for most of us) is to enjoy sewing! Some of us get juiced from wearing basics we are proud to have made, but others only get a thrill if they get to play with fantasy clothes they could never buy in stores.
Amen😊. People forget that the price of sewing experience is close to nil: what? a yard of the cheapest fabric, to ruin and throw away? The knowledge remains. Nobody has to see our embarrassments. So, lets jump in the water and learn to swim. It's fun, as should be.
Things I have learned... sewing or knitting, don’t ignore a mistake, its easier to try to correct it at the time, because every time you go near the garment, it will scream out at you. I have a divine fabric, graduated dyed crinkle material, i look at it constantly but I still don’t feel confident to cut it out. So it remains in my stash...!
Concerning perfectionism, if it is not rude for me to do so I would like to turn your attention for a moment to a sewing guru that many of us know and adore already -- Annika Victoria. I've been a fan of hers from the beginning, but what I love about her isn't her sewing skill. A lot of the things she makes are WILDLY imperfect, and her style has never been close to mine. What's great about her is her bravery. She has the courage to tackle any weird whim that pops into her head, and she seems to get a real kick out of wearing her kitchy, wonky stuff with absolute boldness and confidence! And you know what? She looks great! She teaches me that it's okay to go for it and try stuff, and figure it out as you go along, and laugh at yourself, and be a little bit different. I can understand that her makes are probably not suitable for office wear in most cases. But she does seem to have a lot of fun doing what she does, and even when she gets things wrong (or maybe we should say "the unofficial way") when she's swishing around modelling them at the end she always looks beautiful to me. So I'd say imperfections are mostly a matter of personal courage. Nothing wrong with honing your skills. But also nothing wrong with letting "good enough" be good enough, and moving on. Whichever style works for you!
I found it interesting that you had a hard time breaking away from following the design to the letter. I rarely did that. Must be the rebel in me.I would get a pattern with the basic lines and alter/change/modify to what I really wanted. Of course back in the day when I was a newbie sewer there were limited pattern selections to choose from and I had to make changes to get what I was looking for.
Alisa, I'd love to see you demo how to draft a cowl-neck shirt. It is my favorite style to wear. The soft draping front is so flattering. I've seen it done in knits, and maybe as a bias cut shirt, but I'm not sure whether it can be done as a straight woven.
Hello dear sewing Friends, I hope this video cheers up your day! Everyone faces challenges, we just have to remind ourselves to push forward. P.S: has anyone spotted a funny imperfection on the "expectation for perfection" chapter? lol :)
You’re so funny-cute
This is a perfectly timed encouragement for me. I rushed into making a baseball tee and did (something?) wrong with the shoulders bc it didn't fit right though I patterned from my own favorite one. Well, duh, I was using cotton woven so that's part of it! I also made this newbie mistake again in using medium weight linen for what I now realize is something I patterned that's a little stretchy (it doesn't stretch much as it goes easily over my head on a boat neck). Doh! And yes to perfection, and the others too! 💕 Thank you again!
I took a solid week three years ago to make a sun dress. I wore it twice. Gave it away when I found I had "outgrown" it. Now I am on a mission to make t shirts, sweaters and tops that I can wear any day any time! Your list is so appropriate. I taught my husband to sew and his first project was extremely complicated as well. I think it is just a newbie thing. He succeeded and so will I. I really like your channel. Thank you for the encouragement.
Pefection? 😄 Doesn't matter. 😁😋
My sewing I went off the line, using the wrong needle, darts were in the incorrect places..!! Let's just say alot.
Thank you, this was excellent!
I’m so glad your generation is making sewing more accessible with help of TH-cam.
It took me so long to learn the difference between "simple" and "easy". There are a ton of things that are simple, but, not easy. Great video!
Alex, this is SO true! There is a huge difference between the two in some instances. Like, sewing, it is pretty simple in the essence, but not necessarily easy. Thank you for your comment -gave some food for thought!
That's an amazing way of putting it. As someone who just made my first garment recently(except a Halloween costume I made as a teen), a knife pleated tennis skirt; it was very simple but NOT easy for a total beginner. I did get a pretty great result in the end but I had to redo the pleats twice to get them even. 😅
I'm definitely going to look at my manual tomorrow I got my overlocker for Xmas I've not opened the manual yet I've been scared of sewing with my overlocker but I do watch all your tutorials and I know ill get the courage soon 😅😁
I later found out to sew silk, georgette, or any slinky fabric to use strips of gift tissue paper to help keep the fabric from sliding. Try it...you're love it 😀
How do you stitch velvet? My machine eats it up too
@@Oneandonlyamirali or a walking foot I think
@@Oneandonlyamirali That’s funny that I see this! I’ve been watching Bernadette Banner, I think that’s her name. She is a total historian sewer and lives her life in the Edwardian Period! She talks about sewing on velvet in one of her videos and agrees it is very difficult to sew on!
@@joansouthworth9687 haha you bet it is! I’m a newbie and don’t even know how to operate the sewing machine properly. So, as a beginner’s project, I tried to make scrunchies in different fabrics and alas! My machine started eating the velvet and I had to cut the fabric and pull it out of the hole 💔. Not to mention the machine is packed and kept away now 😁 might try again when I get the passion back
Thank you so much for making this video! I am 58 and bought my first sewing machine last year. By watching tutorials like yours on TH-cam l learned how to sew, and I love it! A burp cloth was my first project
I am laughing so hard at this video! It was all so me...and still is sometimes.😂😂😂. My first sewing project was a chiffon dress that had an full under slip...I was 13... After that fiasco, mostly since it didn’t fit after I finally got it finished (with grandmas help), I gave up sewing till I was in my 30’s. Elastic waisted aline skirts were my next project. That’s most of what I still sew. Took me forever to learn that I had to look at my measurements on the pattern envelope...couldn’t buy my RTW size...😩. Now at 57, I’m trying to learn to fit my body. Would have been a lot simpler before I had kids...😂😂😂. It is still ‘rocket science’ for me, but I haven’t given up. I am determined to master making something that really fits me and I love! Thank you so much for your videos and instructions! I love when you talk about how our mind works around sewing..💝
I vote that you make a Part 2 video that talks about technical mistakes.
❤ your videos!
You give such wise advice which is really helpful, after 47 years sewing even. I recognised a lot of what you're saying!
You are truly inspiring - Thank you so much for giving me back the joy for this fine art of sewing again.
Thank YOU for letting me be part of your sewing journey! :)
#3 is so me! If I don’t “get it” right away, I totally beat myself up. And yes, I’ve disappointed myself MANY times. I’m working on giving myself some growing room. I’m not a patient learner, so it’s really tough
That's me, I'm glad I found you, ty for telling me to, start with something simple N basic. If you can do it, yes I can do it too.I really love how you explain you instructions. I appreciate it.
I love your voice, your charisma, your enthusiasm, your happiness …. And I can keep on. Thank you very much for sharing,,
This is a great video. We learn from our mistakes. Reading manuals number one. Pattern reading also important. I just learned pattern drafting from your videos so I follow directions to get my pattern to be correct fitting. I am not very good in math so Google is my best friend I get the answers. I like to mix match pattern pieces to get a certain look to my finished outfit. I don't beat myself up if there's a mistake. I've spent hours and days ripping stitches I just do it. I try to be more careful and take my time and " Bast" seams together! Then I try on and then sew. Less stress more fun.
It’s a wonder you’re where you are today, you could easily have given up and then we would be minus one really talented sewist! 💖
You are lucky that you have a manual where there is basic information. My manual does not teach me how to make the settings for certain types of sewing. To this day, I don't know what each type of stiching does nor how to adjust my sewing machine to that setting. I have a beautiful sowing machine with tons of setting but I have no clue how use them. Still haven't found online a tutorial on each type. I did find out yesterday from one of your tutorials the invisible hem stich. I wouldn't know how to use that on my machine though. There are also tension settings and I have no ideea what they do. But, because of you, I am not going to give up even if I use only the straight setting on my sowing machine. So thank you for your channel. It has made take up this beautiful hobby again. Thank you.
For me, what you say here is exactly why I so love your method of simple drafting. Rather than being forced to follow a pattern that I may not fully understand or may not fit me perfectly, I'm building skills from the ground up. The simple boxy shirt is so fantastic to get started, and I'm loving the feeling that it's a blank canvas for me to practice my own design flair. I have plans to do all kinds of experiments with ruffles, color blocking, adding gathers or darts, lengthening it to skirt length or adding a gathered or pleated skirt... so many options! And then of course, there are neckline variations, practicing sleeves, changing it to raglan, etc. Then finishes like double rolled hem, bias binding, hidden bias tape, self edging, and rib knit cuffs. And we haven't even learned buttons or collars yet! I'm just so excited to try things I have target confusion and don't know which to try first!
One thing I do know is the fabric I'll start with. I have some nice flowy fabric I got from a thrift store, with a beautiful print on it that I love, that has been waiting in my closet for YEARS for me to gather the courage to make something. And I have a lot of it (like two yards), so I won't feel afraid to try. I think it's rayon. I'm sure now that whatever I make will be beautiful, and I also know I'll have enough left over to fix it if I don't love it at first. I might even decide to make a simple shirt to start, finish it and everything, then go back and add ruffle sleeves or a skirt or peplum later if I want a change.
Maybe I'll also make a scrunchie to go with the outfit. :)
Like your attitude! We forget that even a child started with wobbly steps before running a marathon.
Alisa, I can't begin to tell you how inspiring you have been for me. I started sewing as a young teen because my Mom was a wonderful seamstress and taught me well. I sewed in high school and made most of my clothes. A trip to stores that sold remnants was my "teen high". Later, joining a convent, I was the "sewer" for so many projects, from the dancing horse costume to new cushions for a yard sale find of chairs. Then when I married and things were tough in the 70's I made all my own clothes and my children's clothes and curtains, dust ruffles, etc. Then I got a job and there was no time for sewing. Eventually, the sewing machine was covered up, but I missed it. So for years, I was away from my hobby, my Singer Slantomatic collecting dust. Now, many years later I try to start again, thinking I can do what I used to. But no! I have to learn these skills or at least practice these skills again to gain the confidence I need to perform. Your channel has helped me so much and I am doing really well. Love you, your channel, but most of all, your positive, unpretentious, and helpful insights. Thank you so much. Next ,I am going to need a tutorial on sergers, It has to be something I can thread!!!! Just sold a singer from a G-sale but it was a nightmare to thread. (Thankfully, the buyer was thrilled!)
One of my first patterns I bought was a jacket and skirt. A JACKET ! Obviously the pattern never got made because it was way too complicated for a beginner!
Thank you. Your talk gave me motivation when I was feeling down about not being perfect in my sewing. Warm wishes from Malaysia. Stay cheerful, giving and loving always.Keep safe.
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Thank you for this really lovely helpful video. I am quite new to your site- but so glad I found you. How very right you are- start simple. After all when we start baking making cakes we start with easy cupcakes or biscuits - you wouldn’t attempt a three tier wedding cake! The journey of sewing can be a very long and happy one and what life skills we learn along the way. I have been sewing for almost 60 years - I started making my own clothes when I was 14 with no doubt some 😒 results - but I carried on and learnt along the way. I made all the clothes for my three sons when they were little, including pyjamas and hoodies. It has been along and interesting, sometimes maddeningly frustrating journey but a valuable - hobby/skill and one that has given me many years of pleasure - and of course many many hours of frustration and a lot of time with a seam ripper along the way. I so enjoy your videos and really enjoy watching you work. You show what a rewarding skill sewing is and look forward to watching many more of your videos, even after all these years I get inspiration from you- what a lovely lady you are. Sending you and all your viewers best wishes from a lovely spring day from Torquay on the Riviera Coast in south west England. X
as a beginner i want to run before i can walk and i know i must take things slowly if i am to get to where i want to be. i would love to learn more about drafting patterns especially as i am an odd shape. Thank you for all the work you put into the videos you make for us to see and learn from. X
Be careful: you may tire out/get bored too fast and quit. I prefer jumping in, get embarrassed, learn and then go back. What do you have to lose by jumping in? A yard of pocket liner fabric (cheap)? Nobody has to see your first attempts. You can burn them, if you'd like😊).
I always thought that's how it supposed to look, so i always tried to make it look like in the stores, but is that's where the frustration came in, and decided its not the way to think, thanks for this advice
Super video! Real life straight talk about what not to do and what to do. I especially liked your comments about comparing your makes to commercially sewn garments.
Super agree that should start simple, and only the simple and classic things can last long！ follow u for about 3 weeks, I made 3 tops for myself and 2 for my little girl, which can wear daily, though not perfect, but I love it！
Yours the best lady! We all need a pep talk every once in a while! Thanks for sharing.
This was one of the best tips videos i've seen!! Yes, so many people talk about the technical aspect of sewing but not the mental one, or emotional. I really related to the one where we often compare ourselves to store bought which is awful!! Specially when you get into the labor they use vs us. It's so much more different by a stretch! Thank you so much for this. I will definitely work on not comparing my work to store bought and really embrace my unique work! After all this is why I started, to be different and express my own art 💜
I am exactly the same. I keep comparing my sewing to store bought, especially as I am a beginner so still have so much to learn.
Yes! Would love to hear more technical beginner sewing mistakes too!
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Love how you give us some encouragement. Thanks
Thank you dearie. Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Roni
The sewing machine manual is vital!!!
I've also learnt this as well🤩
I'm a weird person lol. I love to read the manual. I made a guide of my stitches because my machine don't have printed manual. Just online. And I saw the videos of how to... there's a lot of things I was doing wrong with my other machine. By the way the manual of the other one didn't have those kind of instructions soooooooo clear.
Merry Christmas! Because of you I made scarfs, I made vests and my girls all going to love opening presents tonight!!! Thank you for sharing from your life.
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I was tempted to jump right in to a project that is probably more complicated than I could tackle, but I have a whole bunch of old clothes to use as scrap fabric for practice so I can use those instead to practice different stitches, etc.
I found a sewing machine I might buy that has an instructional DVD. I haven't used a sewing machine in 30+ years but I have sewn by hand (although I don't know many handstitch techniques and I need to re-do a lot of stuff. LOL.
I am so guilty of shopping while hungry. LOL.
Yes, please. A video on beginner sewing technique mistakes would be very helpful.
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I had a Home Ec teacher tell me if you make a garment and while wearing it.. if anyone says "oh did make that?" It's not a complement.. I'm 63 and that has stuck with me and pushed me to perfect my skills..
For me if somebody asks if I made it, I gift them a sewing machine. It happen only twice but I had two machines, one rehabbed and one garage sale fine, that were just sitting. Person said Did you make your hat? Any more is just mansplaining.
I loved this video !!!
Thanks so much for your inspiración
Please feel free to make part 2. I can use more technical tips and tricks
Thanks again for your honest advice
You do make me laugh, I have made all those mistakes myself🤣 love all your videos. Sharon UK XXX
Dear Friend, thanks for the encouraging advice. I will take it. I just bought my first sewing machine and am very excited to start your easy sewing patterns like the pot holders but I first have to learn my new machine some. Looking forward to it. Cant wait to view your helpful videos. again thanks.
Someone once said to me (not about sewing though, it was at work) "When all else fails, read the instruction manual." How true!
Your beginner mistakes and struggles sound so much like my journey also. Really enjoyed your video.
I love your videos. They are so informative.
That illusion is something I can relate to I was like why can't I do this, why is it so hard! Thank you for sharing that.
I understand so clearly what you were talking about with the Manuals. I did some of the same thing in my process to sewing. I smiled whilst you were talking. It would be nice if you can make the video on the technical mistakes. Thanks for all that you shared. Much love to you and yours.
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Your sharing gives more confidence. I'm pulling the manual out for Serger. With pattern I've swayed away and those sweet accidents make it so special.
Like your self I'm going to begin a new thought process
Thank you Alisa, you’re one of my inspiration in sewing.I love to watch your videos, they are so encouraging and motivating.I just learned sewing last summer due to pandemic that I am stacked at home. And true, all that you mentioned except for not reading the manual, it happened to me, and this video gave me a push to continue sewing. And I want you to know that I made a top from one of your videos about “2 measurements”? Oh I was really happy and proud about the product I made. I love to wear it, lol! Thank you so much for sharing that.❤️
Thanks for the encouragement Alisa!
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My sister bought my neice a sewing machine because she loves watching me sew. My sister bought a ton of fabrics but my neice was overwhelmed and lost interest. I told my sister put all the fabric away. When I visited them we made cushion covers and pencil cases. My niece is now making clothes for herself and her love has returned. Your so right. Start small.
I love your sewing advice and wisdom.
Thank you. This video has made me feel heaps better. I make alot of mistakes and a few days ago I thought maybe sewing was not meant for me. Now, having listened to you, I'm going to give it another go.
That's how I was when I first started sewing. I went in head first. Even now, I have super high expectations and when things don't work out like how I worked it out in my head, I get highly upset and don't go to my machine for a long time; due to discouragement.
You are not alone. Many (all?) artists, athletes and scientists go through the same experience. But, they return and improve. This is how you achieve greatness.
I have this problem of expectation of perfection. It destroys my life, as I am my worse critic.
Right now, I am taking all my old clothes and taking them apart and inspecting seams and pattern cuts.
You made me smile today. I sew on a heavy duty computer stand and my manual is ALWAYS on the rollout shelve beneath my machine. Amazing how many times this 50+ year sewest reaches for it. I believe the hardest thing I had to learn was because patterns use to fit so wonderfully doesn't mean it does now. Adjustments, adjustments, adjustments!!!
I should have seen your videos sooner because i saw my self. I am a beginer sewer thanks for your videos
Thank you for this! I’m a (young) 71 year old and teaching myself to sew and you have just described everything I feel about sewing! I go into projects thinking I can do it all only to find I can’t! I nearly sewed a collar into an armhole the other day! I laughed so much I had to be carried out! It’s really exciting though and it’s been a lifesaver during this pandemic and I find myself feeling bereft if I have nothing to sew! Particularly like your pattern drafting, I’d love to really get into that. Anyway, thank you for your videos, they are inspirational. Much love from Marie in the UK
Thank you for the funny story about your sewing fiasco. I needed to laugh. 😅
I see so many beautiful garments that are on you tube, social media etc. I love them all, but in all reality I like to wear t-shirts and basic items. This fall/winter that is all I am going to make. I enjoy your videos so much!
This was perfect! I am attempting my first ever "easy" top thanks to your videos.
That was a lovely and kind encouragement! I could really relate to most things you mentioned. 🙈 It helps knowing that others who sew beautiful clothes have been through the same struggles and it made me realise that those are just stages of learning. No need to give up my sewing dream just because I can’t make those sleeves caps correctly right now.😅 Just have to learn to enjoy the learning and the mistakes and I will get there. ☺️
Thanks for your bright and sweet presence.Just the video I needed to see today! 🦋♥️
I am the master of sewing a seam, and then ripping it out. I've mastered that. I still suck at Algebra. 😆
But your calculator can do math😊. Cheat and use 'aids': guides, feet and (gasp!) glues and fusible stuff. I do, but who's to know?😉
@@mikebrown3032 Amen
My mother is a dressmaker by trade. She sew all my uniforms since kindergarten to Nursing School, she made my prom dress and costumes, you name it. But she did not really require me to learn that skill. I did not even know how to thread a sewing machine. But when you move to a country where everything is expensive, you will learn to DIY things... this is what lead me to buy a sewing machine. I didnt read the manual, lol thank God for youtube. I watched video tutorials. At first, I used my sewing machine to make curtains for backdrops (i decorate events at my previous workplace and my daughter's birthday parties). Eventually I started making some simple sleepwear for my daughter. My first epic fail was a simple pajama pants that was intended for her age (3 years) but i didnt include seam allowance so it ended up fitting a 2 year old. 😂😂😂 but im improving by just watching youtube tutorials and reading sewing blogs, dowloading free patterns. I just made 3 hospital gowns for my diagnostic center. I now have a little understanding of how you dont really have to follow the pattern to the T. I modified the gown by placing the ties at the front...Video tutorials such as yours help a lot of people in improving their skill. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cute I’m cracking up because I am a somewhat advancer sewer and have and still mAking those mistakes. I stumbled upon you channel on looking for raglan pattern to learn how to make them. I have many sewing subscriptions and for some reason I’m sticking with you because I have a feeling this is where I’m going to improve my skills so thank you:)
I really enjoyed your latest video. I have been sewing for about fifty years and I have had many sewing 🧵 fails that turned into some of my greatest projects. And there have been some that I have buried as far down in my fabric boxes 📦 so I don’t see them. But my love for sewing has never gone away. I love your videos and when I can sew again, after my hip replacement surgery, the first pattern I want to start with are your top patterns. I want to draw out my own patterns using your method. Thank you.
I am only a few months in to sewing..I have copied a couple of dresses I love that are store brought and I must say I have made them better than the store bought ones and both dresses were expensive..so should have be perfect but after copying them... you see how some store brought things are bady made regardless of the price tag... thanks for your advise ..Dawn x ❤
I loved this video…thank you so much 😊
Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. We’ve all done 1 mistake of some kind.. Thanks for the amazing pep talk....
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"Some' of us have made waaaaay more than 1 mistake (and counting😁).
I made most of these I've done in the beginning lol. I think for me it's like I want to skip the learning part to get to the finish product and there was no way my beginning projects would look good or wearable. I love your channel!!
Thank you for this video. I was about to give up. Took on a really big quilt and I've never quilted before. But I want to get good at this. This was so helpful and encouraging . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Bravo! Just do it (oops, Nike said it😁). Get yourself some quilting feet (1/4", sew in the ditch) and you'll be stylin'.
Get them on Wish (if you can wait): they are, like $2 a piece there.
I was lucky to have found your channel and of course subscribed. You have a lot of great wisdom to share with beginners such as myself. I am grateful for your advice. Your past mistakes/experiences have been inspirational to listen to. Can you share how long you have been sewing?
Just found my manual today under a pile of material while looking for my rotary cutter thats been gone for a while. lol
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looking at the manual helps lol. this may be a tip for people looking to purchase a machine. when i decided i wanted a serger, i choose one i wished to have, kept an eye to price, noticed direct from singer that the price was finally $430. called singer & asked if that model was at end of run, got told they were in process of changing up production for a new model. Knew the price wouldn't be dropping lower & ordered it, so for $500 i got brand new serger . there were retailers still charging $1100 for the same machine. having patience is helpful when wanting brand new machine
Thank you so much this is my problem I want to go to fast i gotta slow down thank you thank you love your videos ❤
Im nurvouse to being sewing again but I think im confidant enough to give it another go. Its just I messed up so much.
It's wonderful to hear your sewing story 😊
This was great! Thanks for sharing yourself.
Hi thank you for making this video,i really feel right now what you feel before.. especially those expectation ;i really appreciate when you said if you can do it and we can do it.;; i've been practicing sewing a month now and im enjoying.i started sewing our pillow cases,cover,curtains. i hope to learn more especially in my mistakes too..!;God bless you and more videos pls;;;
My first sewing mistake - the sleeve head wouldn't fit in the armsyce so I made it fit by cutting off the sleeve head! The mistakes were not reading the pattern instructions nor understanding pattern construction. Ouch! It was the sixties and the jacket was tartan (hate to think how the lines didn't match). Now I'm almost 70, retired, have done several different sewing/pattern making and adjustment courses and thankfully have the internet. Still make lots of mistakes when sewing princess dresses for my grandchildren but at least have some idea how to fix them. Love sewing and every garment is a "practice" sewing lesson. Many thanks for your advice and videos.
I have cried a few times with my mistakes. I think the worst mistake was when I was Free Motion Quilting and my fabric was folded on itself. (like when you double fold to cut fabric) So I stitched the quilt together with about 20000000000000000 billion stitches!!!!!! It took me forever to undo all those stitches. Now, I always check to make sure my fabric is nice and flat and not folded together. Sewing definitely takes a lot of attention. I think if you go slow and double check it helps, but it is always fun to try and get your project done the fast way. Fast equals a fiasco. I always try to remind myself of that saying to help me slow down and make less mistakes. :)
At least you were able to undo the stitching😊. I mis-sewed a mesh fabric once and had to just cut out a big chunk of it: there was no way to rip the seams out: they were deeply embedded in the fine nylon mesh. Live an learn 😁.
Practice makes progress, for we are not perfect
Other than our age and heritage we are TWINS! Everything here is the same and I still make the same mistakes occasionally. Sometimes I still try to slap stuff together that I’ve never done. And I’m 71. I love watching your videos! Kiddo. I always have something to learn from everyone. Thank you for not making me buy PATTERNS, too. Smooch from your grandmother!
Love that!
wow this was really useful. am just begining to realise a lot of these things ,thank u so much
Thanks for sharing. Inspiring. More diy tutorials, please.💗😃
This made me laugh because I have done all the same things! I remember feeling sorry for myself because I spent more time unpicking than actual sewing.
I think most of us have been there :) but it is great to learn from what we have done so that we can move forward with more confidence.
Oh and.....I just opened my sewing machine manual and tools....WOW I HAD A BUTTON HOLE ATTACHMENT, A SEAM GUIDE ATTACHMENT HAHAHA ITS CHRISTMAS FOR ME 15 YEARS LATER HAHAHA
Great video, lots of encouragement 💕
Thank you!
Thank you
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Great advice
Great video 👍👍❤️
Do you have a video on how to finish necklines on knits, I love the way you explain things. My mother was a wonderful sewer and self taught, every day I wish I had learned more from her. 🤷♀️💕
My sewing machine is the machine my mother received as a gift in 1967, I have the manual, extra feet and other items and still have all manuals and pieces.
Omg I kept forgetting to put the foot down when I started to sew with the machine (2 months ago)! It was such a dumb mistake I made over and over, lol.
I dare to challenge you on number of mistakes made while sewing. It is SO rare that I don't have to rip out at least one seam when making something. I don't sew quickly and I have a lot of experience so I can't say why this happens.
It's good advise to start simple but I also think one should sew what they WANT to sew. It's the expectations or perfectionism that interferes with progress.
I would agree that if sewing only basics is boring for someone, then they should go ahead and sew that fancy special something. The point (for most of us) is to enjoy sewing! Some of us get juiced from wearing basics we are proud to have made, but others only get a thrill if they get to play with fantasy clothes they could never buy in stores.
Amen😊. People forget that the price of sewing experience is close to nil: what? a yard of the cheapest fabric, to ruin and throw away? The knowledge remains. Nobody has to see our embarrassments. So, lets jump in the water and learn to swim. It's fun, as should be.
Things I have learned... sewing or knitting, don’t ignore a mistake, its easier to try to correct it at the time, because every time you go near the garment, it will scream out at you. I have a divine fabric, graduated dyed crinkle material, i look at it constantly but I still don’t feel confident to cut it out. So it remains in my stash...!
Concerning perfectionism, if it is not rude for me to do so I would like to turn your attention for a moment to a sewing guru that many of us know and adore already -- Annika Victoria. I've been a fan of hers from the beginning, but what I love about her isn't her sewing skill. A lot of the things she makes are WILDLY imperfect, and her style has never been close to mine. What's great about her is her bravery. She has the courage to tackle any weird whim that pops into her head, and she seems to get a real kick out of wearing her kitchy, wonky stuff with absolute boldness and confidence! And you know what? She looks great! She teaches me that it's okay to go for it and try stuff, and figure it out as you go along, and laugh at yourself, and be a little bit different.
I can understand that her makes are probably not suitable for office wear in most cases. But she does seem to have a lot of fun doing what she does, and even when she gets things wrong (or maybe we should say "the unofficial way") when she's swishing around modelling them at the end she always looks beautiful to me. So I'd say imperfections are mostly a matter of personal courage. Nothing wrong with honing your skills. But also nothing wrong with letting "good enough" be good enough, and moving on. Whichever style works for you!
Even the pro's have tricks up there sleeves they do use seam guides and notions. Sew smart 😄
Oh, heck yeah! There is no such thing as cheating when it comes to tricks and hacks. If it helps, IT HELPS!
Haha, everything you said has happened to me!
I found it interesting that you had a hard time breaking away from following the design to the letter. I rarely did that. Must be the rebel in me.I would get a pattern with the basic lines and alter/change/modify to what I really wanted. Of course back in the day when I was a newbie sewer there were limited pattern selections to choose from and I had to make changes to get what I was looking for.
I learnt sewing in a week by the second week I have 8 new item in my clothes collection including a hoodie
Smart kid!
Atta boy! I'm the same way.
Alisa, I'd love to see you demo how to draft a cowl-neck shirt. It is my favorite style to wear. The soft draping front is so flattering. I've seen it done in knits, and maybe as a bias cut shirt, but I'm not sure whether it can be done as a straight woven.
Marialla, hello there! I just did a turtleneck/cowleneck sweater (maybe like a week ago or so) video, so hopefully you will find that useful!