Makes mistakes and sucessess Sept 24
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- A round up of my makes from the summer. I'm not a quick sewist, so there are not many!
Patterns mentioned are
New Look K6449 shirt dress made in Starfish fabric from Sew Hayley Jane box
Simplicity S9614 polo top, made from jersey and twill from Jenny Stitches
Simplicity S9052 Parka Coat made from showerproof twill (?) from Jenny Stitches
Prima Chino Shorts pattern (May 2024) using navy twill from Jenny Stitches
Pyjamas from last month's Sew Hayley Jane Classic box fabric, using Simplicity 1563 for the pyjama shorts and the Avid Seamstress drop sleeved top for the pyjama top
Fabrics Store Anca Shirt (free pattern) from floral linen, purchased from Sew Hayley Jane outlet shop - it was in a luxury box
finally, my favourite the Cashmerette Roseclair Dress in fabric from a Sew Hayley Jane box, plus extra from the SHJ outlet store.
hope you like my little selection
happy sewing
First time watching you and I am happy to see someone like me, a dressmaker in the past re- visiting my love of sewing due to a cruise I went on in March this year, you are even my size so we have something in common, look forward to more videos in the future.
@Laura55sere hi Laura, 👋. I used to sew as a teenager. Without knowing how difficult it was meant to be, I just nipped to our local market, bought some fabric and a pattern and off I went! Then life happened and Sewing took a back seat. I picked it back up after a few series of The great British sewing bee. I'm busy sewing for my cruise now, I've a jumpsuit and a nice fleecy cardigan cut out ready to go. So glad you are sewing again too, it's such a brilliant thing to do and such a wonderful community to be in 😘
Just discovered you! Such a fun video, and I'll enjoy watching your previous ones. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and making me laugh out loud after a bit of a bummer day 😆
@Jan-iv7kh Hi, I'm sorry your day hasn't been great. I hope it got better and I'm very glad I could help a tiny bit. Thank you so much for your comment, it truly means so much when I can make people smile 😘
I have just discovered you. Really enjoyed watching you. So entertaining on a wet Sunday. ❤x
@MartineRichardson hi, thank you for your lovely comment. So glad you liked it 😘
Great vlog as always kay. I always read the finished measurements on the front of the pattern piece as they always add extra ease in and I normally go down at least one or two sizes.
thank you Michelle, I really do need to start reading the finished garment sizes! that's a great tip. I do like my parka, so I want to make another, but maybe a bit smaller 😁😘
You have been busy! Lovely makes. I have to say that I don't buy unisex patterns anymore for the very reasons you showed us....they don't fit. I love the dress for the cruise. It looks fab on you. Thank you for sharing.
Suzanne
@houseinnorthcarolina9439 thank you, that's very kind. I'll be steering clear of unisex in the future. I have already seen a different pattern for a polo top, so that's on my wishlist now 😘
I love your videos and I consider you one of my favorite sewist girlfriends, Kay. ❤
Oh that's so lovely, thank you. I'm so very glad you like my videos, I absolutely love making them 😘
Thanks for the giggles 😅 Even though you had a few bumps along your sewing journey, your garments are lovely.
@gretchenw2613 thank you so much, you are very kind. Mistakes are all part of sewing and learning and I do find some of them hilarious 😂. And occasionally, some of them turn out exactly as planned and I'm quite amazed that I actually made them😘
I love watching your videos. You remind me of me 😂
@@racheyincairns oh that's lovely 😍, thank you 😘
I do feel for you with the sizing although you did make me laugh!!😆. These days I spend as much time going through measurements as I do sewing!! There is no consistency at all and Big 4 are definitely the worst. I measure every pattern piece and deduct seam allowances to check the finished garment measurements relative to my size and the look I want. Tedious but worth it. You Roseclair dress is absolutely gorgeous and it is so lovely to see your joy with it. Such a lovely, refreshing vlog - what I call real life sewing 😂😂😂. Happy sewing. Lynne😊
@SewMyTime Thank you so much Lynne, I'm glad you enjoyed my vlog of mixed results 😄. You are so right with the Big 4! I don't normally use them much, I'm a Cashmerette girl, but sometimes they have a pattern you need 🤷♀️. I'll definitely be measuring those pattern pieces's in the future. That's a brilliant tip, thank you 😘
Kay, your jacket was a hoot! That hood will definitely keep the rain off your glasses. I hate when my glasses get sprinkled. I really like the looks of the Anca pattern. The fabric you used on your version was lovely!
It will definitely keep the rain off 😂, and my glasses will be spotless...however I may be walking into lamposts and trees 😂. So glad you like the Anca, it's a really easy sew and if you are okay with online instructions and a bit of clicking about, they are really clear. When I saw the fabric in the SHJ outlet, I had to get it ❤😘
As several others have said, check the finished measurements. Also, measure a similar garment in a similar style that you already own and compare measurements to the finished measurements on the pattern or envelope. Also. Pay close attention to sleeve length and width as many patterns are either too long or short or tight there.
Pin the pattern piece together along the seam lines and hold up against your body matching center front and back (be careful to handle gently so pattern does not tear). This will give you a general idea of size, although I don't find it as accurate. You have to pin out pleats and gathers, etc. but it will point out major discrepancies.
Also. You can cut out "muslin" using an old sheet of the major pieces-front, back and sleeve and baste together and try on. Make changes with pins or mark with a pin. This will give you an idea of how the garment will fit w/o taking a lot of time. After making changes, take the muslin apart and use the pieces to compare with pattern pieces of any new projects you sew. Again, this gives only rough idea of fit, but will help alleviate disappointment after spending hours on a project that does not fit.
Finally, perfect some simple projects to give yourself a feeling of accomplishment and then tackle a more diffucult one. It is easy to get discouraged. You need a success after a disappointment to revive your confidence. You learn from mistakes and each one builds your sewing skills
@kathleensmith1522 Hi Kathleen, you are so kind to take the time to type out such a brilliant comment. I've read through and the next time I make a pattern new to me, I'm going to make a muslin as you suggest. I've got a charity shop duvet cover, so I'll use that. As you say its frustrating using up good fabric on something which doesn't turn out right. And what is it with sleeves!?! I've had all sorts, long, short, massively wide, unbelievably tight. You sound like a very experienced dressmaker, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge😘
Great makes even if some not quiet as you imagined! I do find the unisex simplicity patterns come up even bigger and always go by the finished garment measurements or measure the pattern pieces.
@nicky-Sewandsnip Hi Nicky, its a very good suggestion so I think I'll be measuring those pattern pieces in future, thank you for that.....I feel it will save me a lot of time and fabric 😘
@@pinkderdlesews I find it really helps as I sometimes need to cut one size smaller on my shoulders than my bust!
That shirt dress looks fantastic on you 🎉🎉🎉
@SistasofStitchcraft thank you so much 😘. I was really pleased with it and will definitely make more next summer. Right now, I'm thinking of fleece tops, knitted sweaters and beanie hats.....its freezing here 🥶 🤣
@@pinkderdlesews hehehe it can't make up it's mind whether it is summer or winter here at the moment. I am looking forward to some cosy makes soon. 😍
@@SistasofStitchcraft I've got a nice cosy, fleece Marlo all cut out and ready to go 🥰
@@pinkderdlesews oh that sounds fantastic. I have 2 unfinished Marlows from last year to finish at some point, but they're not fleece ones that sounds super snuggly 🤩
Loved it and I want to make some of the things you have tried
@@carolgarner5971 thznk you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Do let me know if you make any of them. I can recommend the Anca shirt as a relatively easy make, as long as you don't mind a bit of clicking about on the website. Have fun, happy sewing😘
Hi Kay, what a shame the two projects didn’t fit. Especially the jacket must have taken a lot of time and effort! My mum always tell me to get something from my closet to compare the fit with the pattern pieces… found that very tiring but after a few misses it is a good tip to prevent these sort of issues. Well… at least nobody recognizes you in the jacket with the hood anyway 😉 loved your vlog! ❤
@susanneo8674 Hi Susanne, that jacket took forever. But all is not lost, I can hoick up the sleeves and pop a big jumper under for winter walks. Your mum sounds a clever lady, that's a brilliant idea. And it might sound a bit of an effort, but not comparto the effort of making something which doesn't fit 😅😅😅. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it was really helpful 😘
Kay you do make me laugh😌.Great vlog, and love your honesty.. x
Thank you Joan 😁. I think it's just as interesting (and maybe important) to show what goes wrong as what goes right. I'll keep practising and start reading the finished garment measurements! 😘
Omg I’m sat waiting for my car to be serviced trying not to laugh out loud at you trying your coat on .
I love your makes but that last dress omg it’s absolutely stunning 🤩
Would you consider a tutorial on the tote bag please I just love how it folds up so neatly.
@annethompson9154 hi Anne, I'm so glad I livened up your car service experience 😁. I absolutely love that dress, it's the best thing I've made all year 🥰.
Yes I'd be very happy to do a tutorial, I could do that for early October. Thank you for the suggestion 😘
Oh gosh you did make me laugh 😂 Honestly this is why I don’t like “commercial” patterns - most are HUGE but the one you think will be massive and sew two sizes smaller turns out to be the only one with accurate sizing and comes out tiny 😢
@alwaysinthecraftroom oh you are so right!! I've done that and ended up with something fit for my Sindy doll 🤣🤣🤣. I love my Cashmerette patterns....I put my measurements in the fit calculator, it says what size to sew and voila...it fits! Glad I made you laugh, l made myself laugh too 😆 😘
Go by finished garment measurements which you will find probably on the pattern pieces if they are not on the envelope. Happy sewing.
@doreenkimbrey8835 hi Doreen, that's a very good tip and I'm going to do that the next time I use a Big 4 pattern. Thank you 😘
Great vlog as always Kay. I love all your makes, shame some are a bit on the large side. But all are so nicely made, brilliant. Loved your fruity roll up bag. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you🎉
@bridgetwhite5547 Hi Bridget, thank you, I'm very glad you liked it, I loved making it 😊. I think I can get away with the overlarge jacket and I think I can take in the polo top, so all is not lost 😉. Glad you like the bag, it's so useful. Happy sewing 😘
Echo the finished measurements, but on some patterns, I swear the Company of Big 4 decided we were all not taking into account the ease we need, so have fudged the finished measurements list, found on piece 1 always, or in a wardrobe pattern, the front pattern piece will have it. I actually measure it, with a ruler, do a little math, know what ease I want, and cut out whatever size happens to fit. I’ve sewn long enough, and strangely I know, my body simply doesn’t change a whole lot, that I can tell at a glance more investigating is in order. The jacket is lovely, but clearly a bit big, as the polo shirt. Both geared towards men’s sizes. Some patterns have different patterns for men and women, some expect women to know what men’s size they wear. Which is probably a smaller…….nice job, tho. I really like New Look, and love the shirt dress. Take care.
@craftymystic4868 thank you so much for taking the time to write your comment, it's very helpful and I agree. I think the Big 4 ease is way over what it's supposed to be in some patterns. A couple of people have mentioned measuring the actual pattern pieces as well, and that's what I'm going to do next time I use a pattern new to me. I'll still wear the jacket, once I've sorted the sleeves and I think I can take in the polo top so all is not lost 🙂. I was quite surprised at how nice the shirt dress turned out, and I'll be making more for next summer. Thank you again 😘
Hi about the polo top and especially big four patterns I always open the pattern sheets and look for pattern piece nr one ,they always put finished bust measurements on the front piece (before that my stuff always end up at least three sizes too big) they have enormous wearing ease built in
Your Roseclair dress is stunning
hi Paula, thank you that's a great tip. I sometimes check the finished sizes on packets, I'll start looking on the pattern pieces now. I think I'm used to the 'indie' patterns, which tend to come up the size I'm expecting them to! I just love that Roseclair dress. As soon as I saw the fabric I knew what I wanted to make with it 😘
I’ve given up with big four/five patterns…too much ease, even with checking finished measurements (should you be able to spot them) … I use Indie only now …. I feel your pain
@@pinkderdlesews hi there,yes I do prefer indie patterns too,since I live in Sweden ,there is not much difference between indie vices big four patterns in price,patterns are expensive here 🥰
@deniseblake6214 I think I'll be giving them up too! I love my Cashmerette patterns and I know I don't have to adjust them ......but sometimes I just get tempted away 🫣😁
@paulamattsson8583 oh that's a shame they are so expensive 😕. I don't think we realise how lucky we are in the UK
I'm so sorry that you have had a couple of disappointments but don't let it put you off. Such alot of effort you have put into them. I assume as they unisex they are larger. Put them aside and do something nice and easy as what they call a palate cleanser. Please don't be disappointed, we all have bad days. Maybe you have a fella you can donate them to, maybe for Christmas!? 😂😂❤❤Just found you and I love you! Subscribed!
@emma__sews Hello Emma, thank you so much for the encouragement 💕. Going for a simple make is a brilliant idea, and I've got a nice pattern in mind. I was gutted when I first made the jacket, as it was hard work and by far ghe most complicated make I'd ever done. But I put it away and now, actually it's fine! I can shorten the sleeves and wear a big old jumper under it. The polo top is going to be chopped down to fit. Thank you again and thank you for subscribing, it means a lot to me 😘
Such a shame when things don’t fit it’s very disheartening, the parka looks good though, you did make me laugh with the hood. I love the Avid seamstress drop sleeve top, I’ve made quite a few without the sleeves and just put a band on.
@angelalysandrou4830 it's not ideal when they don't fit, but I'd rather too big than too small. I think I can salvage the polo top, and I can cope with the jacket.....but maybe without the hood up 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I've got some nice knitted fabric lined up for my next Avid seamstress top and I like the idea of putting a band on, thank you for that idea 😘
I discovered you yesterday! So I was pleased to see thisvideo today. I'm back to sewing after a 50 year gap, and find the fact that you can make mistakes very heartening, if you know what I mean! You do make me laugh. That coat! Off to find your other videos xx
@judimccafferty8213 I'm so glad you liked my video, thank you for taking the time to post a lovely comment 😊. Making mistakes is the way I learn and I think it's good to share them. I'm not a great sewist, but I still love it with a passion, mistakes and all (even that flipping coat!) 😘😘
You’re a joy and make me smile xxxxxx
@@shelleykearney4864 oh Shelley I'm so glad I make you smile. Making the videos gives me such joy, so I'm glad they make others smile too 😘
Use the finished garment measurements to select your pattern size. Some patterns are drafted with a huge amount of ease.
@glorialafollette61 hello Gloria, that's a really good idea, I'll definitely be doing that in future, thank you very much 😘
Great first a giggle ..but not for you.. you need to check finished measurements rather than seeing according the size you think you are. Love your sense of humour and how you’re able to laugh at what’s gone wrong.
@chrisorchin7955 thank you, well I had to laugh at that jacket it was so ridiculously big 🤣. I'll definitely be checking finished sizes and quite a few people have suggested measuring ghe actual pattern pieces too. I think I'll be doing that in future especially for big 4 patterns 😘
Fantastic! Love your hushed tones when you showed your last dress.❤ perhaps grading between sizes would work better for the unisex patterns? Definitely too big for you, beautifully made though.
@carolwebb9948 thank you so much Carol, I was rather in awe of my dress....couldn't quite believe it had turned out so well 😅. I've not done any grading yet, but it's definitely something I need to learn to do. 😘
@@pinkderdlesews you should be pleased, it looks fantastic 🙂
I made a Mimi G pattern that was unisex and it’s huge even too big for my husband 😊
@annwilson4160 oh my goodness! That's made me feel better about my huge jacket, thank you Ann 😘
Hello Kay
@@brendastevens8325 hi Brenda 👋
I’ve read that it’s best to go by the finished garment measurements, rather than the pattern sizes. The amount of ease is perhaps what’s challenging your choice of pattern. Next time make a muslin before cutting into your beautiful fabric. That works best for me.
Yeah I was also going to suggest that. It was my biggest mistake when I first started to sew. I always made my stated size and each time it was just way too big. It was watching a video on here that said they use the finished measurements and bingo no more massive makes 😊
Well that hood is gonna keep the rain off 😅. Is there maybe a separate pattern piece for men/women in the unisex pattern . I did a unisex onesie pattern once and the pieces really confused me with sizes.
Hi Emma, I think that hood would keep a monsoon off 😆.However, not so handy if I want to see where I'm going. I did get all the pattern pieces out and didn't spot any separate ones. Mind you, there were a lot! I'm definitely going to have another bash at it.......possibly the 'small' rather than the large, so I'll double check . thank you for the tip 😊😘
Hi Kay. Love your videos! and your makes... (You do realize, that the name of your channel shows as "Kay Eldred", right?)
@MonaMilne-es8hw oh thank you, glad you like my videos, I love making them. And, no, I didn't know it comes up as Kay Eldred!!!! I'll have to go and do a bit of techy stuff now and get it sorted 🔧🔨🪛. Thank you for letting me know 😘😘
@@MonaMilne-es8hw yay! I think I've changed it 😁. Thank you again 😘
@@pinkderdlesews Yes, you did! 👍
Measure the pattern pieces before you start
@murielbailiwick2978 Hi Muriel, thank you that's a great tip and I'm definitely going to do that with patterns which are new to me 😘
How disappointing for all your hard work! I hate when this happens.
@donnabronner4837 Hi Donna, thank you. I was so cross when I realised the jacket wouldn't fit. Especially after being such mammoth sewing project. But I put it away and now I can see where I can adjust it and I've also thought of it as a big learning experience. So many ladies have been kind enough to suggest tips for my next sew. Isn't the sewing community just the very best to belong to. Thank you again 😘