I love the Cashmerette Club! They reached out to me before the club launched and asked that I sew the first three patterns (including the Carlyle tee), and in exchange they gave me a year subscription to the club. I liked the club so much that when the year was up I purchased another year. I also found the Carlyle Tee to be more fitted than I prefer, but part of that might be because we’re in a fashion cycle where our clothes are a little more loose fitting. Great job on both of them! Love the fabric choices.
On the dress, I agree about removing the ruffle on the sleeve - visually it adds bulk horizontally. For the same reason, I think I'd lengthen the skirt with a plain band on the same grain as the bodice, not a ruffle. My thoughts. I like the pink tee neckline, and that's a good color on you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! Those are really good ideas for improving the dress. I hadn't thought about a straight/unruffled band at the bottom but it makes sense.
I’m short waisted too (15” neck to waist) but like you, I have a ‘reasonable bosom’ 😄 and that’s what pulls the bodice up. Only realised that recently! So I now add a little length to the bodice. It has helped with my fitting issues.
You know I like the dress as is, it's youthful looking, your legs are pretty, the dress looks so nice. The top is perfect. I think when we look at ourselves, we focus on what we consider problems and don't see the big picture of how pretty we are. Great makes. Joyce
I agree, Cashmerette Club is worth every nickel ~ I’ve seen clothes for many years, but am amazed at all the new things I’ve learned since joining the Club. And, except for blending sizes ( due to my personal body shape) I have virtually no alterations to be done to their patterns & that’s a first for me.
I’m also a club member. I haven’t tried most of the club patterns yet due to time but have plans for several of them. I do find Cashmerette patterns fit me the best with minimal adjustments. (8-10 E/F). My favorite is the Vernon Shirt which isn’t a club pattern but the 1st shirt pattern that fit me! I like both of your makes! The suggestions about the band on the bottom of the dress and removing the elastic sound perfect. I think your pattern matching is great!
Thanks, Donna! I have made the Harrison shirt a few times and agree that Cashmerette shirts fit well. I guess the Harrison shirt has princess seams and the Vernon shirt does not? Princess seams are honestly, such a pain if you want to pattern match. Hahaha.
The pink looks lovely, the colour and style are perfect for you. I would say that neckline looks BETTER than store bought! Wow, that dress is gorgeous! I agree with you about the sleeves, a bit shorter and no elastic. What if you added a band to the bottom but didn't do a ruffled flounce. Maybe add little slits at the sides of the band. I would do the band so that the print went in the opposite direction to the skirt. It wouldn't have to be very wide. I laughed when you said winter felt like yesterday. We visited friends in Calgary at the end of July years ago. When we left Southern Ontario, it was hot and humid. When we arrived in Calgary, it was 3 degrees with a possibility of snow. My friend gave me a heads up so my husband and I were prepared. We had warm jackets, hats, and mittens. I think your mom will love her beautiful new top. How sad that many of her clothes are ruined in the laundry.
Typical Calgary weather! You have to be ready for all four seasons here 😃 It is sad that Mom's clothes have been ruined. In retrospect, I wish that we had decided to do her laundry instead of having it done in the facility. Lesson learned! Thanks so much for your ideas and your kind words!
Funny that you mention comfort ... that elastic isn't super comfortable even though I didn't cut it so that it would be very tight. The fabric for mom is pretty. I just have to figure out what pattern to sew!
I love, love, love the dress on you, just the way it is. I would not do anything else to it. You did a great job matching the design on the fabric to an appropriate pattern. The sleeves are fine, when you look at the overall design. The length is balanced and respectable and I would not do a ruffle or add anything to it. The dress is busy enough, and you have balanced it perfectly. Sometimes when we work on something for a while, we become overly analytical and critical. The first thing I thought when I saw you in the dress was, WOW! I was truly skeptical about the fabric when I first saw it. It has turned out FANTASTIC! I apologize for coming across straight forward and bossy. A hangover from my life's career choice. LOL Of course, it is your dress. Do as you like. I absolutely love it on you the way it is. Enjoy the summer. The rain and cool weather was a reprieve from out early heat wave. 🙂
Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. And you don't come across as bossy - lol - I'm pretty straightforward myself and appreciate feedback when it comes in a kind way, as yours did!
I like your video, Janine, very informative and straightforward. I have subscribed and will check more videos. btw, I am also in Canada, London Ontario.😊 I am also intrigued by the Cashmerette Club, I sew all my daughter’s clothes (she has Down Syndrome, has a full figure). Re your first dress, I agree with your comment re the sleeves. I didn’t see it as short waisted, but I am probably just not experienced enough to say for sure. You know that much better.
Thanks so much for watching, Susan! My husband lived in London a long time ago, before we were married. He has said that it is a really pretty city. Cashmerette has some nice options, and several are available in regular patterns, although the Club has quite a few good options, too. I think the dress feels short waisted because it pulls up when I move my arms. I have to admit that it hasn't been worn once this summer ...
Your makes are great. I love how you always explain what you did to fit the pattern. Sharing that insight always helps me in my “fitting journey.” I have to agree with the consensus on the sleeves-remove the elastic for more tailored look. However, I liked how you shared the elastic sleeve technique with us. As for the ruffle-I worry that ruffle will take away the elongated visual you receive from the vertical stripes in the skirt. Could you do a facing on the inside at the hem to lengthen the skirt a little, if you really want it longer? As for the pants…didn’t you make pants for your travel capsule wardrobe recently. They seemed rather straight fitting and possibly could be cropped.
Thanks for all of your kind words and your feedback. I really appreciate hearing why things might work or not work because it helps for future makes. I did make pants (thank you for remembering!) but the patterns I've used are quite basic - no pockets, no yokes - and think I'm ready to take another step and try something more complicated. My pattern stash has easy - then super complicated jeans. Nothing in between 😁
Hi Janine! Your Cashmerette garments are beautiful! I am older(58), bustier(G/H), and have to grade up and down. I made my first Cashmerette dress and shared it on this past Friday Sews.
The dress looks lovely, Janine. I agree that the sleeves should be simpler...I made one with similar sleeves and it's not great for women our age. The waist is only too short in the front...the back is fine. I like the length on you.
Thanks, Hope! I think you're right - it's an age thing with the sleeves. Maybe it's a bit too matronly or 1940s. Leaning towards pulling out the scissors today!
Karen, I will! Just decided on a pattern. I'm going to use the Love Notions Rhapsody since it will slip over her head easily (she's in a wheelchair). My sister has beaded a necklace for her so she should be pretty spiffy 😊
Great makes! The soft pink is a wonderful color for you. The dress looks great, the length is good for a summer day dress. Your idea for a slightly shorter sleeve is good, just a bit to be more flattering, elastic sleeves are too warm for summer. The print is fun.
The pink top is fantastic on you. Not only is the colour exactly right for you but that square neckline is stunning. It doesn't look too tight but I also like a little more room in my t-shirts. The dress is really nice and I would wear it just like it is. If you do want to work on it further, what I would do is and eliminate the sleeve ruffle. If you wanted to do more work regarding the length, I would insert a 1 and 1/2 or 2 inch band at the bottom of the bodice. I personally am not a big fan of putting horizontal or ruffles on my legs but i do it when it's the style. If you do decide to do horizontal and or ruffles, I would start it up further therefore making the band or ruffle with enough length to make it look like it was designed that way. Hope that makes sense😂. I haven't sewn anything since about April. I had to organize a celebration of life and then the gardening starts. When the garden starts the sewing seems to take a back seat. Today and tomorrow are thunderstorms so I'm going to clean the house and do some sewing. I hope you have a great day. Happy sewing.
Thank you, Leann! Those are excellent suggestions and I appreciate your good descriptions. The pattern does have a puff sleeve without the ruffle and I think that I figured I know better than the designers 🤣 I'm likely going to wear the dress to a Canada Day party this weekend and will see how I feel and if I want more length after that. I need to garden, too! Flip of the coin most days - house/garden work or sewing. Hope you get some sewing in!
I have the Kineton dress printed, too. Have you thought about the Duet trousers from Love Notions? Can you believe I haven't been to Olga's? That's beautiful fabric! Sorry I missed you at the meetup last weekend. I had planned to be there, but unfortunately had a funeral to attend. Hopefully soon the stars align!
Megan, my sympathies for your loss ♥️ I hope you're able to come to a Meetup in the future, and Frocktails! That Duet pattern looks really good! And if you recommend them then that's a vote of confidence. You'll have to get over to Olga's. Small but nice selection and her prices are good.
I have been curious about the Cashmerette Club for some time... I am a pear shape. Thank you for your review. I think that I will subscribe. They have a special on at the moment. I love the pink square neck t-shirt. I have just sewn a check pattern wool shacket. Pattern matching is so tricky! You did a great job with the dress. Very pretty! I think the waist is fine, it sits at your natural waist except under the bust. So, maybe a larger bust size??? I think that would prevent the 'pull up' at the waist under the bust. ❤
Thank you, Alison! I think I'll use fresh measurements before I print out another pattern. Could be that I've moved up a size? A plaid wool shacket would be really complex! Congrats! Print matching is a real brain puzzle, but I suppose it's good for us 😊
Actually Janine I think you have two lovely makes there, the pink really sets off your delicate colouring! I find Cashmerette likes a high waist and I always add 4cm above the bust. I'm 5 foot 8 though. Love your channel all the best, Deb
Deb, thanks so much 🩷 Do you think that Cashmerette has a more short-waisted profile? I've only ever sewn Cashmerette Patterns that don't have a waist so have never encountered this before. I'm just a smidge shorter than you (about 3/4 inch) so maybe I need to add a couple of centimetres. Definitely something to look at on other patterns.
I really like your pink t shirt. You have done a very nice job. Also, even though you feel you need a little more room it does not look tight or uncomfortable. Nice job.
I really like your dress. Yes I would change the sleeves I’m not a fan of elastic gathered sleeves. The high waist looks fine it eventuates your waist. A tie belt would look cute. I think a band at the bottom of fabric the other direction would look really cute instead of a ruffle. I love your moms fabric so pretty. Good luck on your pants haven’t tried the top down center out yet but it’s on my list of summer projects
I love both garments you made! I haven’t made the Carlyle yet because I’m not sure about the square neckline, but I have made the Kineton. Cashmerette seem to draft so that the waist hits pretty high on most people (because many curvy people have their narrowest point a little higher than their natural waist). As a result, I have to add at least 1” to every Cashmerette bodice even if I’m not long-waisted at all. 🇨🇦😊
Thank you for your nice words 🤗 and for sharing your experience with Cashmerette's fitting. It's helpful to know that it's not me. Hope you're enjoying the Canada Day weekend! ❤️🤍❤️
Great pattern reviews. For me, I've found cashmerette tends to use a little more negative ease than I like so I usually go I size up everywhere except the shoulders. Your Kinneton is really cute. I've passed on that pattern but you have me rethinking it. As for seamwork, ditto on your experience only I'm just about 6 months in and have only done one test garment which was a fail. In hindsight, it was really cute on the tall model. I'm short. I should've known. I love Cashmerette though and am a huge fan of Jenny. Seamwork, I enjoy their community.
Thanks! That's a really good observation on Cashmerette and in retrospect, that's likely why I haven't made many of their dresses. Seamwork has a good sized following so maybe it's the styles that don't appeal to all of us? I have at least 25 patterns downloaded and I keep looking at them but they're not exciting.
@@JanineSews lol, I've got at least 10 seamwork, but I've bought so many indie patterns like the donny that have had so much buzz, it's easy to look at my seamwork picks and say I will print that after I've tried...
Hey - I think the dress is great on you. I’m not going to say it’s the most wonderful dress in the world but it’s lovely. I would definitely change the arms. The length is perfect and I wouldn’t change a bit of it. Being a woman of a certain age, I am also concerned about the length of my dresses, but I believe this one looks very nice on you and you can pull it off. But thank you for some really thoughtful reviews of these patterns.
You look radiant in the pink top! Beautiful ! Re the dress... I think a sideways ruffle might look unsophisticated... not sure. Maybe that is why you don't like the ruffle on the sleeve . The length is pretty good as is. However when you don't feel good you don't pull it from the closet! We will see what you decide :)
Loved this video and how cogently you present your ideas. As everyone here says, that pink square neck top is the bomb on you! As to the dress, I think the waist would look more planned if the dress had a bit more length, (maybe a 3” band?) but not with a ruffle, with a solid or like you said, the fashion fabric horizontally. I think the pink/red part of the sleeve ruffle is best removed- making it visually less busy, would be my goal, but keeping as much length as you can. Personally, I would use the pattern that you have already perfected using top down center out and just cropping them! Have a great week in the lovely and cool north!😊
P.S. I’ve had a dress where the waist was too high and not to my liking. I added a 2” wide “waistline” band at the bottom ( could leave your elastic casing below it). I think that would be easy to do as the horizontal fabric on the top would make that less noticeable. Just an idea, if it still seems too high or out of proportion. Then, may not need a bottom band. Hmmm
Thanks! I'm going to take a closer look at the dress this weekend. I appreciate your ideas about removing at certain colour points. Makes it easier for me to visualise. 🤗
You look great in both pieces! The colors and the patterns are choosen really well for You. You said, that you want to lengthen the dress. Maybe a band of lace or satin at the hem from the dress can make it longer. I am not shure if ruffles suit to you, maybe they are to "sweet"?. But if You like ruffles, then sew the ruffled hem😘!
Thank you, Angela! I did make some changes to the dress (highlighted in my next video). For the length, I wound up adding more elastic to the waist so it doesn't hit so high on my body. That added enough to the length and more than that, it's much more comfortable. 🩷
I recently finally sewed 3 pairs of the Great British Sewing Bee capri pants. Very simple pants, slim but not tight and slightly cropped. Pattern is free and the have a large format printing version so no taping sheets together unless you want to. I did add a waistband instead of using the facings because i wanted to take advantage of a border print. Super easy sew either way and also easy to fit.
The pink color really looks very nice on you. The dress was pretty but it was little too high waisted. I’m working on pair of capri pants & a shift type dress. My muslins turned out really nice. I think I do need to tweak sleeve hole a bit. I also did TDCO for pants. I’m working on the real pants now and my hem is off a bit but I gave myself a bit extra so hopefully I can even it out. I’m also going to attempt to put in side pockets. I’m tickled pink I won a contest and the prize was The Complete Guide To Fitting Book by Palmer & Pletcsh. I need all the help I can get with fitting.
Congratulations on the win, Victoria! 🙌 Please let me know how you like the book. And good luck with your dress and pants! I'm sure they'll turn out well since you're investing so much time in fitting.
If it were my dress I would add length at the waist. I wouldn’t do anything to the hem. I like the sleeves but I think I would like them better without the elastic. I absolutely love the tee pattern!!!
I love the t shirt. Something different. Cashmerette patterns are drafted for 5’6”. Not sure what your height is but maybe this is why coming up short waisted. Could be pattern is designed to be more of an empire waist so would be shorter waisted then. I have made a cashmerette pattern before and it came up way too small. I should’ve checked the amount of ease. I just made it my size. It’s still in a plastic bag in my cupboard lol waiting for me to shrink 😂
Aww Cindy, I know it's really frustrating when you put time, effort, and money into a project and it doesn't work out. I agree that this might be drafted for more of an empire waist. When I looked at pictures of other completed projects, they were all over the place. Some people had pulled the waist up so it was empire, others wore it down around their natural waist 🤷♀️. I'm just a smidge over 5'7" so my height also may have something to do with it.
Your top and dress are lovely! I don’t think you need any length in the dress. Re: linen fabric- how about the magna pants in the Cashmerette book? If there is a little stretch… it may work. Just do a crop length. Or Love Notions.. Duet Trousers? Ooo! Caye Summer pants with the cuff detail! Can’t wait to see what you choose 😃
Thanks, Debbie! Someone else mentioned the Duet Trousers and I have the tab open on the computer right now! I forgot about the Magna pants - lol - I'll pull that book out. Have you tried either of those patterns?
Thank you, Bonnie! And I appreciate the tip on the Love Notions Allegro. I just looked at the pattern and it has promise. Maybe it will be on $5 Friday soon!
Lovely makes Janine! There are different levels of club membership on their website. May I ask - did you choose the “base” or “plus” membership. I’m thinking about joining and undecided which to go for. If you choose the plus, did the additional resources seem worth the extra?
That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm going to try to pin it out to see how it would look since the sleeve is quite wide to accommodate the gathers. Thank you!
Cashmerette patterns are all drafted to have the waistline under the bust, because that flatters a lot of larger busted women, and it’s where their natural waist lies. I have a fairly straight drop from my underarm to my waist and my hips rapidly increase from there. I really dislike having the waist of a dress hit me in the middle of that space. It just doesn’t feel comfortable. I usually drop the waist an inch or two on Cashmerette patterns.
This makes sense. Thank you! I am pretty straight - never had an hour glass figure - and my bodice is short in comparison to my legs so I think I need to follow your lead and add some length to the bodice.
Nancy, I thought about it but looked at some reviews that weren't great. That sort of scared me away. I think I've decided to try the Love Notions Duet. I'm taping the pattern pieces together today but am still waffling. Have you tried the Magna pattern? There weren't many reviews so I'd love to hear if it has worked for people since that's one less pattern to buy.
Hi Janine, I’ve just found your channel and really enjoyed this video! I love the dress but personally I’m always wary of elasticated waists as I’m nervous that they will be too high (or too low!) and just move around uncomfortably!,, did you find this feature of Kington worked OK for you?
Hello Moira! I'm like you and am wary of elasticated waistbands. I did loosen the elastic a fair bit and that helped to make it much more comfortable, plus that stopped the dress from riding up. I also removed the elastic from the sleeves which made a huge difference! Now that I'm starting to think of summer sewing and perhaps a new dress, if I was to try this style again I think I would do three or five rows of elastic (or shirring) so that it looks more like a waistband instead of a thin row of gathers.
I haven't tried it with a belt, granted I have just a few and they're all leather, thin, and too small - hahahaha. There might be a belt in my mom's wardrobe that I could borrow. It's certainly an easy solution. Thank you!
hello very nice lady please as previously requested please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew when you get a chance please kindly let me know ok?thank you very much and have a beautiful day 😊
Hello, I'm not really qualified to teach sewing. There should be some good instructions on how to use your foot pedal in your sewing machine manual. Although I find that it's easiest to just practice using the foot pedal so you can get used to how much pressure is needed for the work that you are doing.
Like you, I dislike subscription services, and therefore will not be subscribing to Cashmerette (or any other pattern company.) It is unfortunate that these patterns are not available to buy individually and therefore I do not use Cashmerette patterns
There seem to be a lot of businesses that are going the subscription route. I don't know if it always pays off as there are plenty of people who choose to vote with their dollars!
The patterns are effectively available for single purchase the month they are released. You join for at the monthly rate for $9, download the pattern, and then cancel. In talking about the club, Jenny says specifically that you can join for a month to get that pattern. That’s what I do. I’ve cut back subscriptions as well, I do better with buying only what I want.
I don’t think the dress is too short. But you know best what makes you feel fantastic. Please please please mow the lawn in it!!!😂😂😂😂😂
Okay, just for you ... I'll get a picture. 🤣
I love the Cashmerette Club! They reached out to me before the club launched and asked that I sew the first three patterns (including the Carlyle tee), and in exchange they gave me a year subscription to the club.
I liked the club so much that when the year was up I purchased another year.
I also found the Carlyle Tee to be more fitted than I prefer, but part of that might be because we’re in a fashion cycle where our clothes are a little more loose fitting.
Great job on both of them! Love the fabric choices.
Sharon, you always make beautiful garments and look fabulous. Your vote of confidence in Cashmerette Club means a lot!
@@JanineSews what a sweet thing for you to say 🥰
On the dress, I agree about removing the ruffle on the sleeve - visually it adds bulk horizontally. For the same reason, I think I'd lengthen the skirt with a plain band on the same grain as the bodice, not a ruffle. My thoughts.
I like the pink tee neckline, and that's a good color on you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! Those are really good ideas for improving the dress. I hadn't thought about a straight/unruffled band at the bottom but it makes sense.
Janine, you may not feel comfortable in the pink tee but it looks fantastic on you!!
I really appreciate the confidence boost! 🩷
I’m new to your channel. I agree that the pink tee looks perfect on you, I don’t think it looks tight at all. Just my 2 cents😊
I’m short waisted too (15” neck to waist) but like you, I have a ‘reasonable bosom’ 😄 and that’s what pulls the bodice up. Only realised that recently! So I now add a little length to the bodice. It has helped with my fitting issues.
Love that! Thank you!
You know I like the dress as is, it's youthful looking, your legs are pretty, the dress looks so nice. The top is perfect. I think when we look at ourselves, we focus on what we consider problems and don't see the big picture of how pretty we are. Great makes. Joyce
Thank you so much, Joyce.
And I agree with you completely. We see only the flaws. And that's not a good way to go through life!
I agree, Cashmerette Club is worth every nickel ~ I’ve seen clothes for many years, but am amazed at all the new things I’ve learned since joining the Club. And, except for blending sizes ( due to my personal body shape) I have virtually no alterations to be done to their patterns & that’s a first for me.
The dress is really nice. Pink looks very good on you.
Thank you!
I’m also a club member. I haven’t tried most of the club patterns yet due to time but have plans for several of them. I do find Cashmerette patterns fit me the best with minimal adjustments. (8-10 E/F). My favorite is the Vernon Shirt which isn’t a club pattern but the 1st shirt pattern that fit me! I like both of your makes! The suggestions about the band on the bottom of the dress and removing the elastic sound perfect. I think your pattern matching is great!
Thanks, Donna!
I have made the Harrison shirt a few times and agree that Cashmerette shirts fit well. I guess the Harrison shirt has princess seams and the Vernon shirt does not? Princess seams are honestly, such a pain if you want to pattern match. Hahaha.
Both of these garments look great on you. To me the dress looks well fitting. It does not look short waisted or too short to me. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
The pink looks lovely, the colour and style are perfect for you. I would say that neckline looks BETTER than store bought! Wow, that dress is gorgeous! I agree with you about the sleeves, a bit shorter and no elastic. What if you added a band to the bottom but didn't do a ruffled flounce. Maybe add little slits at the sides of the band. I would do the band so that the print went in the opposite direction to the skirt. It wouldn't have to be very wide. I laughed when you said winter felt like yesterday. We visited friends in Calgary at the end of July years ago. When we left Southern Ontario, it was hot and humid. When we arrived in Calgary, it was 3 degrees with a possibility of snow. My friend gave me a heads up so my husband and I were prepared. We had warm jackets, hats, and mittens. I think your mom will love her beautiful new top. How sad that many of her clothes are ruined in the laundry.
Typical Calgary weather! You have to be ready for all four seasons here 😃 It is sad that Mom's clothes have been ruined. In retrospect, I wish that we had decided to do her laundry instead of having it done in the facility. Lesson learned!
Thanks so much for your ideas and your kind words!
Love that square neckline. The dress looks good but I do think shorter sleeves would be nicer/more comfortable. The fabric for your mom is stunning.
Funny that you mention comfort ... that elastic isn't super comfortable even though I didn't cut it so that it would be very tight.
The fabric for mom is pretty. I just have to figure out what pattern to sew!
I love, love, love the dress on you, just the way it is. I would not do anything else to it. You did a great job matching the design on the fabric to an appropriate pattern. The sleeves are fine, when you look at the overall design. The length is balanced and respectable and I would not do a ruffle or add anything to it. The dress is busy enough, and you have balanced it perfectly. Sometimes when we work on something for a while, we become overly analytical and critical. The first thing I thought when I saw you in the dress was, WOW! I was truly skeptical about the fabric when I first saw it. It has turned out FANTASTIC! I apologize for coming across straight forward and bossy. A hangover from my life's career choice. LOL Of course, it is your dress. Do as you like. I absolutely love it on you the way it is. Enjoy the summer. The rain and cool weather was a reprieve from out early heat wave. 🙂
Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. And you don't come across as bossy - lol - I'm pretty straightforward myself and appreciate feedback when it comes in a kind way, as yours did!
I think that pink color of that top is absolutely gorgeous on you. I also thank you had a great idea putting a ruffle on the bottom of that dress
Oh thank you!
The dress looks great! If it were me, I would do simpler sleeves, too. Thanks for the shout out❤
You're welcome, Dawn! Excellent idea 👏
I like your video, Janine, very informative and straightforward. I have subscribed and will check more videos. btw, I am also in Canada, London Ontario.😊 I am also intrigued by the Cashmerette Club, I sew all my daughter’s clothes (she has Down Syndrome, has a full figure). Re your first dress, I agree with your comment re the sleeves. I didn’t see it as short waisted, but I am probably just not experienced enough to say for sure. You know that much better.
Thanks so much for watching, Susan! My husband lived in London a long time ago, before we were married. He has said that it is a really pretty city. Cashmerette has some nice options, and several are available in regular patterns, although the Club has quite a few good options, too. I think the dress feels short waisted because it pulls up when I move my arms. I have to admit that it hasn't been worn once this summer ...
Love the color pink on you! Especially like the square neck😊
Thank you, Karen!
Your makes are great. I love how you always explain what you did to fit the pattern. Sharing that insight always helps me in my “fitting journey.”
I have to agree with the consensus on the sleeves-remove the elastic for more tailored look. However, I liked how you shared the elastic sleeve technique with us. As for the ruffle-I worry that ruffle will take away the elongated visual you receive from the vertical stripes in the skirt. Could you do a facing on the inside at the hem to lengthen the skirt a little, if you really want it longer? As for the pants…didn’t you make pants for your travel capsule wardrobe recently. They seemed rather straight fitting and possibly could be cropped.
Thanks for all of your kind words and your feedback. I really appreciate hearing why things might work or not work because it helps for future makes.
I did make pants (thank you for remembering!) but the patterns I've used are quite basic - no pockets, no yokes - and think I'm ready to take another step and try something more complicated. My pattern stash has easy - then super complicated jeans. Nothing in between 😁
Hi Janine! Your Cashmerette garments are beautiful! I am older(58), bustier(G/H), and have to grade up and down. I made my first Cashmerette dress and shared it on this past Friday Sews.
Thanks, Zelda! I'll look for your Friday Sews!
The dress looks lovely, Janine. I agree that the sleeves should be simpler...I made one with similar sleeves and it's not great for women our age. The waist is only too short in the front...the back is fine. I like the length on you.
Thanks, Hope!
I think you're right - it's an age thing with the sleeves. Maybe it's a bit too matronly or 1940s. Leaning towards pulling out the scissors today!
Your dress looks fabulous as it is I don’t think it’s too short at all. The pink too is gorgeous too xx
Thank you, Louise! 🩷
The tee is a perfect color and style on you!🇨🇦
Thank you! ❤️🤍❤️
Excited to see the top for your mom's birthday; beautiful fabric! Hope you take a photo.😊
Karen, I will! Just decided on a pattern. I'm going to use the Love Notions Rhapsody since it will slip over her head easily (she's in a wheelchair). My sister has beaded a necklace for her so she should be pretty spiffy 😊
Great makes! The soft pink is a wonderful color for you. The dress looks great, the length is good for a summer day dress. Your idea for a slightly shorter sleeve is good, just a bit to be more flattering, elastic sleeves are too warm for summer. The print is fun.
Thank you so much!
The pink top is fantastic on you. Not only is the colour exactly right for you but that square neckline is stunning. It doesn't look too tight but I also like a little more room in my t-shirts. The dress is really nice and I would wear it just like it is. If you do want to work on it further, what I would do is and eliminate the sleeve ruffle. If you wanted to do more work regarding the length, I would insert a 1 and 1/2 or 2 inch band at the bottom of the bodice. I personally am not a big fan of putting horizontal or ruffles on my legs but i do it when it's the style. If you do decide to do horizontal and or ruffles, I would start it up further therefore making the band or ruffle with enough length to make it look like it was designed that way. Hope that makes sense😂. I haven't sewn anything since about April. I had to organize a celebration of life and then the gardening starts. When the garden starts the sewing seems to take a back seat. Today and tomorrow are thunderstorms so I'm going to clean the house and do some sewing. I hope you have a great day. Happy sewing.
Thank you, Leann! Those are excellent suggestions and I appreciate your good descriptions. The pattern does have a puff sleeve without the ruffle and I think that I figured I know better than the designers 🤣 I'm likely going to wear the dress to a Canada Day party this weekend and will see how I feel and if I want more length after that.
I need to garden, too! Flip of the coin most days - house/garden work or sewing. Hope you get some sewing in!
I have the Kineton dress printed, too. Have you thought about the Duet trousers from Love Notions?
Can you believe I haven't been to Olga's? That's beautiful fabric!
Sorry I missed you at the meetup last weekend. I had planned to be there, but unfortunately had a funeral to attend. Hopefully soon the stars align!
Megan, my sympathies for your loss ♥️
I hope you're able to come to a Meetup in the future, and Frocktails!
That Duet pattern looks really good! And if you recommend them then that's a vote of confidence. You'll have to get over to Olga's. Small but nice selection and her prices are good.
I think the length of the dress looks nice. I think if you shorten the sleeves, it would be perfect. Very pretty.
I really like the sleeves as you have sewn. Enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much!
Just take elastic out and use a belt where you’re comfortable. Cut a flange and add to the hem and I think you’ll be pleased😊
Hmmm ... interesting idea! Thanks, Carolyn 😊
I have been curious about the Cashmerette Club for some time... I am a pear shape. Thank you for your review. I think that I will subscribe. They have a special on at the moment.
I love the pink square neck t-shirt.
I have just sewn a check pattern wool shacket. Pattern matching is so tricky! You did a great job with the dress. Very pretty! I think the waist is fine, it sits at your natural waist except under the bust. So, maybe a larger bust size??? I think that would prevent the 'pull up' at the waist under the bust.
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Thank you, Alison! I think I'll use fresh measurements before I print out another pattern. Could be that I've moved up a size?
A plaid wool shacket would be really complex! Congrats! Print matching is a real brain puzzle, but I suppose it's good for us 😊
Actually Janine I think you have two lovely makes there, the pink really sets off your delicate colouring! I find Cashmerette likes a high waist and I always add 4cm above the bust. I'm 5 foot 8 though. Love your channel all the best, Deb
Deb, thanks so much 🩷
Do you think that Cashmerette has a more short-waisted profile? I've only ever sewn Cashmerette Patterns that don't have a waist so have never encountered this before. I'm just a smidge shorter than you (about 3/4 inch) so maybe I need to add a couple of centimetres. Definitely something to look at on other patterns.
I really like your pink t shirt. You have done a very nice job. Also, even though you feel you need a little more room it does not look tight or uncomfortable. Nice job.
Thank you! 😊
Yes i find since im older and bigger. The waistline hitting right under my chest doesnt jive.
Hahaha - totally agree with you! I have a pictures of my grandmothers in dresses like that and ... nope!
I really like your dress. Yes I would change the sleeves I’m not a fan of elastic gathered sleeves. The high waist looks fine it eventuates your waist. A tie belt would look cute. I think a band at the bottom of fabric the other direction would look really cute instead of a ruffle. I love your moms fabric so pretty. Good luck on your pants haven’t tried the top down center out yet but it’s on my list of summer projects
I love both garments you made! I haven’t made the Carlyle yet because I’m not sure about the square neckline, but I have made the Kineton. Cashmerette seem to draft so that the waist hits pretty high on most people (because many curvy people have their narrowest point a little higher than their natural waist). As a result, I have to add at least 1” to every Cashmerette bodice even if I’m not long-waisted at all. 🇨🇦😊
Thank you for your nice words 🤗 and for sharing your experience with Cashmerette's fitting. It's helpful to know that it's not me.
Hope you're enjoying the Canada Day weekend! ❤️🤍❤️
Great pattern reviews. For me, I've found cashmerette tends to use a little more negative ease than I like so I usually go I size up everywhere except the shoulders. Your Kinneton is really cute. I've passed on that pattern but you have me rethinking it. As for seamwork, ditto on your experience only I'm just about 6 months in and have only done one test garment which was a fail. In hindsight, it was really cute on the tall model. I'm short. I should've known. I love Cashmerette though and am a huge fan of Jenny. Seamwork, I enjoy their community.
Thanks! That's a really good observation on Cashmerette and in retrospect, that's likely why I haven't made many of their dresses.
Seamwork has a good sized following so maybe it's the styles that don't appeal to all of us? I have at least 25 patterns downloaded and I keep looking at them but they're not exciting.
@@JanineSews lol, I've got at least 10 seamwork, but I've bought so many indie patterns like the donny that have had so much buzz, it's easy to look at my seamwork picks and say I will print that after I've tried...
Hey - I think the dress is great on you. I’m not going to say it’s the most wonderful dress in the world but it’s lovely. I would definitely change the arms. The length is perfect and I wouldn’t change a bit of it. Being a woman of a certain age, I am also concerned about the length of my dresses, but I believe this one looks very nice on you and you can pull it off. But thank you for some really thoughtful reviews of these patterns.
Oh thank you! I appreciate you watching, and understanding that at a certain age we maybe start questioning ourselves too much. 🤗
The pink top is super. I still like pink at 61
Thanks, Traci. I love pink, too! 🩷
You look radiant in the pink top! Beautiful ! Re the dress... I think a sideways ruffle might look unsophisticated... not sure. Maybe that is why you don't like the ruffle on the sleeve . The length is pretty good as is. However when you don't feel good you don't pull it from the closet! We will see what you decide :)
Thanks, Nancy 😊
And you're absolutely right. If it doesn't feel good, it stays in the closet. That's definitely the thing to keep in mind.
I agree on the sleeve. When i go into the store and its cold. If i wear sleeveless,.
I better have a jacket
Two of a kind! 🤗
Loved this video and how cogently you present your ideas. As everyone here says, that pink square neck top is the bomb on you! As to the dress, I think the waist would look more planned if the dress had a bit more length, (maybe a 3” band?) but not with a ruffle, with a solid or like you said, the fashion fabric horizontally. I think the pink/red part of the sleeve ruffle is best removed- making it visually less busy, would be my goal, but keeping as much length as you can. Personally, I would use the pattern that you have already perfected using top down center out and just cropping them! Have a great week in the lovely and cool north!😊
P.S. I’ve had a dress where the waist was too high and not to my liking. I added a 2” wide “waistline” band at the bottom ( could leave your elastic casing below it). I think that would be easy to do as the horizontal fabric on the top would make that less noticeable. Just an idea, if it still seems too high or out of proportion. Then, may not need a bottom band. Hmmm
That's a really interesting option! I'll have to mull it over but that could add the appearance of more of a waist. Thank you!
Thanks! I'm going to take a closer look at the dress this weekend. I appreciate your ideas about removing at certain colour points. Makes it easier for me to visualise. 🤗
You look great in both pieces! The colors and the patterns are choosen really well for You. You said, that you want to lengthen the dress. Maybe a band of lace or satin at the hem from the dress can make it longer. I am not shure if ruffles suit to you, maybe they are to "sweet"?. But if You like ruffles, then sew the ruffled hem😘!
Thank you, Angela! I did make some changes to the dress (highlighted in my next video). For the length, I wound up adding more elastic to the waist so it doesn't hit so high on my body. That added enough to the length and more than that, it's much more comfortable. 🩷
I recently finally sewed 3 pairs of the Great British Sewing Bee capri pants. Very simple pants, slim but not tight and slightly cropped. Pattern is free and the have a large format printing version so no taping sheets together unless you want to.
I did add a waistband instead of using the facings because i wanted to take advantage of a border print. Super easy sew either way and also easy to fit.
Cathy, that pattern sounds promising! Where could I find the pattern?
Thanks!
The pink color really looks very nice on you. The dress was pretty but it was little too high waisted. I’m working on pair of capri pants & a shift type dress. My muslins turned out really nice. I think I do need to tweak sleeve hole a bit. I also did TDCO for pants. I’m working on the real pants now and my hem is off a bit but I gave myself a bit extra so hopefully I can even it out. I’m also going to attempt to put in side pockets. I’m tickled pink I won a contest and the prize was The Complete Guide To Fitting Book by Palmer & Pletcsh. I need all the help I can get with fitting.
Congratulations on the win, Victoria! 🙌 Please let me know how you like the book.
And good luck with your dress and pants! I'm sure they'll turn out well since you're investing so much time in fitting.
If it were my dress I would add length at the waist. I wouldn’t do anything to the hem. I like the sleeves but I think I would like them better without the elastic. I absolutely love the tee pattern!!!
Thank you, Patty! That's likely what I'll do for the next one. I must write that on the pattern piece or I'll forget in the meantime 🙂
I love the t shirt. Something different. Cashmerette patterns are drafted for 5’6”. Not sure what your height is but maybe this is why coming up short waisted. Could be pattern is designed to be more of an empire waist so would be shorter waisted then. I have made a cashmerette pattern before and it came up way too small. I should’ve checked the amount of ease. I just made it my size. It’s still in a plastic bag in my cupboard lol waiting for me to shrink 😂
Aww Cindy, I know it's really frustrating when you put time, effort, and money into a project and it doesn't work out.
I agree that this might be drafted for more of an empire waist. When I looked at pictures of other completed projects, they were all over the place. Some people had pulled the waist up so it was empire, others wore it down around their natural waist 🤷♀️. I'm just a smidge over 5'7" so my height also may have something to do with it.
I think the plain sleeve would suit better😊
Thank you!
Your top and dress are lovely! I don’t think you need any length in the dress. Re: linen fabric- how about the magna pants in the Cashmerette book? If there is a little stretch… it may work. Just do a crop length. Or Love Notions.. Duet Trousers? Ooo! Caye Summer pants with the cuff detail! Can’t wait to see what you choose 😃
Thanks, Debbie!
Someone else mentioned the Duet Trousers and I have the tab open on the computer right now! I forgot about the Magna pants - lol - I'll pull that book out. Have you tried either of those patterns?
Like video very much, I suggest Love Notions Allegro for your pants. I dragged my feet on making pants and have now made 5 pair of these.
Thank you, Bonnie! And I appreciate the tip on the Love Notions Allegro. I just looked at the pattern and it has promise. Maybe it will be on $5 Friday soon!
Lovely makes Janine! There are different levels of club membership on their website. May I ask - did you choose the “base” or “plus” membership. I’m thinking about joining and undecided which to go for. If you choose the plus, did the additional resources seem worth the extra?
I think you could change the sleeves to just a short sleeve.
That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm going to try to pin it out to see how it would look since the sleeve is quite wide to accommodate the gathers. Thank you!
Cashmerette patterns are all drafted to have the waistline under the bust, because that flatters a lot of larger busted women, and it’s where their natural waist lies. I have a fairly straight drop from my underarm to my waist and my hips rapidly increase from there. I really dislike having the waist of a dress hit me in the middle of that space. It just doesn’t feel comfortable. I usually drop the waist an inch or two on Cashmerette patterns.
This makes sense. Thank you! I am pretty straight - never had an hour glass figure - and my bodice is short in comparison to my legs so I think I need to follow your lead and add some length to the bodice.
What about using the Magna pant pattern in the Ahead of the Curve book for your capris?
Nancy, I thought about it but looked at some reviews that weren't great. That sort of scared me away. I think I've decided to try the Love Notions Duet. I'm taping the pattern pieces together today but am still waffling.
Have you tried the Magna pattern? There weren't many reviews so I'd love to hear if it has worked for people since that's one less pattern to buy.
Hi Janine, I’ve just found your channel and really enjoyed this video! I love the dress but personally I’m always wary of elasticated waists as I’m nervous that they will be too high (or too low!) and just move around uncomfortably!,, did you find this feature of Kington worked OK for you?
Hello Moira! I'm like you and am wary of elasticated waistbands. I did loosen the elastic a fair bit and that helped to make it much more comfortable, plus that stopped the dress from riding up. I also removed the elastic from the sleeves which made a huge difference!
Now that I'm starting to think of summer sewing and perhaps a new dress, if I was to try this style again I think I would do three or five rows of elastic (or shirring) so that it looks more like a waistband instead of a thin row of gathers.
Have you tried the dress with a wide elasticated belt? That might feel a little better if you feel the waist is too high.
I haven't tried it with a belt, granted I have just a few and they're all leather, thin, and too small - hahahaha. There might be a belt in my mom's wardrobe that I could borrow. It's certainly an easy solution. Thank you!
@@JanineSews ... That's pretty funny because my daughters always stick their noses up at my belts and call them " old lady belts"... Bahaha
Sleeves look too bunched up. Shorter might look better. Great idea for the bottom with the ruffle. Show us the remake!
Thank you, Carla! I've made some changes 😁 and they're in the video that is being posted later today.
hello very nice lady please as previously requested please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew when you get a chance please kindly let me know ok?thank you very much and have a beautiful day 😊
Hello, I'm not really qualified to teach sewing. There should be some good instructions on how to use your foot pedal in your sewing machine manual. Although I find that it's easiest to just practice using the foot pedal so you can get used to how much pressure is needed for the work that you are doing.
No, mistakes!! They are design opportunities!!!!
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Make a mock up before you make the real thing. Your sewing skills are good if the video is anything to go by.
Like you, I dislike subscription services, and therefore will not be subscribing to Cashmerette (or any other pattern company.) It is unfortunate that these patterns are not available to buy individually and therefore I do not use Cashmerette patterns
There seem to be a lot of businesses that are going the subscription route. I don't know if it always pays off as there are plenty of people who choose to vote with their dollars!
The patterns are effectively available for single purchase the month they are released. You join for at the monthly rate for $9, download the pattern, and then cancel. In talking about the club, Jenny says specifically that you can join for a month to get that pattern. That’s what I do. I’ve cut back subscriptions as well, I do better with buying only what I want.