SEWING VLOG | Making jackets from a thrifted quilt and curtains
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- Hi everyone! In today's video I'm making some jackets from a quilt and curtains that I found at the thrift store. I decided to make this a no talking video and added subtitles and music instead - let me know what you think! I always find these kinds of videos relaxing. I hope you enjoy :)
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Can I get you to make me one ?
Thankyou a lovely video. I used to make all my own clothes when l was in my teens and twenties. My neighbour had three younge girls and she found clothing them expensive. I encouraged her to go to sewing evening classes. After a few weeks she asked me for help. I refused, but encouraged her to get some of her mother’s old clothes. To unpick them, iron them, then unpick one of her girls old dresses. Next to use it as a template, for a child’s dress. To add a inch around the sides, when cutting out the new dress. Or to use newspaper, make that into a paper pattern, using her child’s old dress. Next advised her to pull the bottom of the seam fabric and ease on the top seam fabric. Each time she approached me, l explained a short cut, but refused to do any of the sewing or cutting. After a few days, she had three lovely new dresses for her little girls. Her mother laughed when she saw her grandchildren, wearing her old dresses, made into small clothes. She laughed even louder, when l explained, l found it hard, not to do any of the sewing, but that my neighbour had to do it herself, as l wouldn’t always be advailable to help. My neighbour, became my close friend and after her first three new dresses, l encouraged her to buy new material in the sales. She did and everyone commented on how lovely her children were dressed. Her husband hugged me, as it saved them a lot of money ( he worked hard, his income was small ) so they were able to go on holidays. ( l advised camping & take a homemade hamper as a stand by, which they did ) So being a good neighbour, dosnt always mean, helping your friend physically, rather a character strengthens and building up self esteem, plus creativity. Much love,your creations are lovely.
Thank you so much for sharing!
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Excellent lesson !
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I had my mom’s singer from 1961 - that’s vintage - and I gave it away in 2008 to a high schooler interested in theater costume design. She’s still using it and making costume mock-ups for theaters in Chicago. My mom would be happy.
I think the quilted jacket is so unique and special. If I saw you wearing that in a restaurant to brunch, I would say how beautiful it looks and the jacket made out of curtains. Who would even know? It looks so sharp, as my grandma would say, lol
The first jacket is giving strong Hanbok vibes
I admire all your attention to detail, especially unpicking all that binding
Lazy me...I would have cut it
Well done, lining can be tricky. The secret is to keep ironing the seams as you complete the various stages of sewing. Much love to you and your viewers. Love the thrift buying, more money for other things. ☺️🌈👌
I absolutely lovedddddd this. That quilted jacket is to die for. So jealous of that find
I love the way you aren’t afraid to say when you make a mistake . I used to make all my own clothing, I took flat pattern drafting and went to university to come a food and nutrition and consumer studies teacher, the old Home Ec teacher. Really enjoyed watching you reuse material from the thrift shops.
I agree... the honesty only adds to the charm of this video doesn't it? :)
OMG, watching you at the start I realized I've used the stitch ripper the wrong way for the last 55 years.
You are not alone, a lot of people use them incorrectly. The little ball is to stop you cutting your fabric by mistake.
TH-cam suggested me this video and I’m glad they did. Watching this was very relaxing.
I love both those Jackets, you've done a lovely job and there's no hint of their previous lives!
Thank you!!
The quilted one with the right outfit and a photoshoot could look high fashion! Love it!
After reading the comments, I realize you've started something really remarkable. Lots of beginner sewers took the plunge and succeeded. That's superb!
I really admire you! Love this style :) soft music and subtitles; it's the way I make my videos!
Thank you, I enjoy watching it too! Might stick to this format for a while and see how it goes :)
@@EmilyLightly It's delightful to watching you work and even showing us your mistakes as you go. Spilled milk is what it is. We learn from our mistakes. Fix it and move on.
Both jackets are beautiful!
I especially like the quilt jacket because it's reversible. I'm subscribing so I can see what other projects you make. Love subtitles because I'm slightly hard of hearing.
I think a little bucket hat would look cute with the quilted fabric. Or a detached hood.
Ahh yes, the rice farmer look that my mom loves. Lol
That Curtain Coat is magnificent! I love the mid-century modern feel of the fabric, and you chose the perfect pattern for it. Kudos to you! That looked like a very difficult pattern; you did a fantastic job. Cheers!
Thank you so much!
The quilted jacket is stunning!
The curtain jacket is very couture! Great job!
So proud of you!! The blanket coat is killer but the lined jacket/coat is totally professional. I’ve been sewing for 50 years and I’ve made those mistakes you made. It happens but you pulled it off beautifully.!!!
I love both makes, they are so cool and unique. I liked a lot watching rhe process. Thanks!!
Greetings from Baltimore, Maryland 😃. I just smiled when you were modeling the jackets. BRAVO 👍. I am glad you did not give up. Love them both👋👋👋🤗
Thanks so much!
Love the first coat, and how simple it is. For a beginner like myself, I'm always looking for something quick and easy. Now I have a whole new use for my quilted blankets. Thank you.
nice quilt to start this project with. I love the tranquil mood of your videos. I am sewing too and recycle a lot. very inspiring
Wish she makes a site where we can share our works and discuss them. Wouldn’t it be nice? ☺️
WOW!!! BOTH TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL, NICE PROJECTS. THANK YOU!!!
Your sewing is impeccable. Love your attention to detail. I subscribed!
Thank you so much!
The curtain coat looks so avant garde and cool. Great shape, even over-sized. I love it! You did a fantastic job.
Ive never seen anyone unpick like that!!! Think you’ve changed my sewing game for me. Also reassuring I’m not the only one who sews stuff upside down and lots of other mistakes. This came out beautiful 🥰
Just in time for a new/old coat for spring. A refreshing change with no talking so easy to follow the construction. Thanks so much!
I had a quilted jacket that was reversible when I was in high school similar to yours. I bought it at a boutique and all my friends wanted to borrow it to wear. One friend borrowed it and never gave it back🙁
She wasn't a friend🙁
This is the sort of thing that would haunt me! Argh I hate ppl like that!!!
I like the curtain one, it looks cozy! I like that you had to rip some out because I sure do!
Just found you. Exactly the thing I need right now, calming music and great content. Thank you. Where is your music from?
Reves d’enfantes by Angel Lover
Try Shazam to learn most unknown music you listen to. It relaxes me also!
May I add, for those who play or study classical piano and wish to learn this piece that it is actually Gymnopédie No. 1 by the French composer Erik Satie. It is not technically difficult but must have a discerning interpretation.
Enjoy!
- the music teacher.
Gymnopedie No 1 by Erik Satie
Yes! I noticed that you used a seam ripper as I was taught, put the red ball inside the seam, not the other way around. Works so much better. Makes me want to go to the thrift store today! Genius!
They are both my favorite!
This is such a beautiful process to watch - the re-creation of someone's treasure for another life of beauty and service.
✨ Anthropology vibes ✨ so inspiring!! Thank you!
I love how these turned out! The black and white pattern was my favorite, though. Absolutely stunning, and original.
Both jackets are beautiful, but I think I prefer the curtain one the best - it’s got a really elegant fifties look about it. That method of doing the lining is called ‘ bagging out ‘ here in England . Have never done it just know what it’s called from watching The Great British Sewing Bee on the BBC. Loved the video - many thanks.
Love, love, love ‘em both. Super cute. Can hardly wait to be skilled enough to make the jackets you just made! Live all the patterns and fabrics you use too! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you so much!
the jackets are lovely :) I like that you kept your mistakes in the video, it's so relatable and it's true! Mistakes happen, we have to move forward and learn from them :)
Both are fantastic! I choose the quilt jacket mainly because I like the fit better (for me). Being an experienced sewist, it was easy to follow along with your vlog. Great ideas for upcycling!!!
They both are great! I have a couple of observations, though it's probably too late to matter. I would've taken the pockets off the quilted jacket and turned them sideways so they open at the sides, if that makes sense. And I think you probably should've done some type of finish on the raw seams on the circle jacket (either serging, zigzag stitch or binding each side of the open seam) because I'm afraid the seams will ravel whether you dry clean or machine wash. And I would take it to the cleaners for a proper pressing. But they are both really, really nice!
WOW! They are FABULOUS! Thank you also for trying them on in the end, was really hoping you would show us that! 😃
Thanks so much :)
These two jackets would be so expensive if purchased in a boutique. So one-of-a-kind. Black and white one is beautifully elegant and the other one true boho, which is my style. Thanks for posting.
I made the Ilford jacket out of a pair of thrifted linen blend drapes. My intention was to get thrifted material to make a muslin before making the actual jacket from more expensive material but I ended up liking it so much I decided to keep it as my actual jacket. Love your projects, both are lovely.
Damn!!! Just perfect... 🥺🥺💓
I love both😊 The ‘quilt’ jacket is perfect for casual wear and the ‘curtain coat’ would look great over a ‘little black dress’ for a more ‘dressy’ look.😊
Brilliant job! Love them both, but those black velvet circles are enchanting and I'm so impressed with that lining. Someday, when I grow up (I'm 73, have been sewing for 2 years), I'll perform wizardry too!!
This is just perfect: the music is delightful and such a dramatic contrast to the overly wordy style of so many sewing videos. Judos to the content creator!
You did a good job. Not easy. Lots of planning first. Lovely.
Thanks so much! 😊
I like the curtain jacket more, the quilt one, a bit longer would also be a favorite though! Kind regards from Austria, Ingrid
Thank you for teaching us! And thank you for playing beautiful relaxing music (and not annoying music) 🥰
I would have a hard time cutting up that quilt!! Nice results!
It wasn't a pieced quilt, it was a panel that looks like it's pieced. I wouldn't have any problems cutting that up. I think it made a cute jacket but I would have made the jacket a bit longer.
Thank you! The quilt wasn't handmade or anything otherwise I would have had a hard time too. I have another blanket I thrifted to make a jacket and can't bring myself to cut that one haha.
I’ve been a quilter for over 30 years, and have made a few quilts specifically to be cut into jackets. I’m my opinion, wearing a quilt is till honoring the work and possibly sharing it beyond what is practical with a wall or bed quilt. Better a jacket than in the cupboard. 😊
I’m glad this was addressed. An old quilt would be hard to use as fabric. The comforter or spread you used was perfect. You are a good seamstress and designer.
Fabulous! A joy to watch and learn from! Thankyou
The Jacket is so lovely but personally, I could never cut up a quilt. Being a quilter myself, so much work goes into making a quilt,that I would feel as though I was undoing someone else's hard work.
As a quilter I completely understand your point of view. However, I don’t think this is a pieced quilt... I could be wrong but it looks like printed fabric that has the appearance of being pieced...?
I too am a quilter but this would have been made commercially i.e. in India or China. I totally understand your concerns.
I love the repurposing of the quilt fabric, it turned out beautiful, very oriental, worn with a pair of black Flats and black oriental style pants, very cute.
I also love the brown sweater you wore while making the jacket, was it a repurpose as well?
I was drawn to your video because I'm a quilter and want to try making a quilt jacket. But wow, that second jacket is fabulous!! Great job on both... very fun and relaxing to watch your tutorial. Thanks!
Jackets have always really intimidated me -- but this video shows me that I actually could make something in a style I would wear! Thanks for the inspiration.
Definitely! You can do it :)
I adore these - brilliant idea with the quilt...the second coat is so chic looking - I would expect to see it in Paris...
Благодарю, вас, за видео! Восторг, что рукодельницы всего мира могут, здесь, вдохновлять друг друга! Интернет и ютуб стирают границы!!! Всём творческих успехов!!!! ❤❤❤❤🎉
And you! 👋🏻🌸🍃
The patchwork one is a cheery-chill buster for the winter. This would have inspired me in my younger years. I have 6 sewing machines---my recent one picked from the trash and it became my favorite.
I'm only a couple of minutes in but loving the music already - where do you find such beautiful music for your videos?
It’s Sati
So relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing this lovely project!
I absolutely love the quilted one! Wish I could find fabric like that in my thrift shops 😍😍🥲😭
Beautiful! Also.. have I been using a stitch ripper upside down all this time?! I always use the bead side up. 🤷♀️
me too!! my mind was blown! haha and it seems so logical this way!
I read that's the way its meant to be used! My mind was blown too haha
Haha yeah I recently learned it's bead side down! I think it stops the pointy end from sticking into the fabric as you go.
simple but very beautiful jackets came out of those quilts, reminds me of visvim jackets
They are both beautiful very clever find reminds me of the 60s/70s coats we used to make out of heavy curtains we actually called them curtain coats not as fancy or lined like your quilt more a long open fronted kaftan style all made of rectangles they were such fun to wear.
I adored this - great work with both!
Wow, these coats are beautiful!!!
Woah. You did a great job. Both pieces are sick with it! You jump scared me when you showed that the quilted jacket is reversible, that is so dang cool (I think that one is my favorite). I recently got a surger, and I'm so stoked to try some projects like this. Great work! Beautiful video!
Love them both!! I love the style of the curtain one, low collar and huge pockets 😍 The colours and prints on the quilted jacket are beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much! 😊
I'm super suoer duper hyper in love with with the first one this colour mix is just fantastic and you sew it so so well together I'm impressed
I love the quilted jacket the best!! Its so darn cute and doesn't swamp your body.
What a wonderful project. I think you have great taste. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching :)
Well done! Both are amazingly "wearable" - different styles for different purposes and occasions. The quilted one is lovely, less formal, and you could wear it around the house for extra warmth or wear it out for a day of running errands, shopping, etc. The black/white coat is great for going to a night out and even something to wear to work. It's a more formal piece but so flexible with about anything. Nice!!
I enjoy sewing thrift flips too. Good tip on using a lint roller for the threads. The reversible quilted jacket is my favourite.
Haha yes the lint roller is a life saver! Thank you :)
I was impressed you were taking the time to remove the binding thinking that I would have just cut it off. But then I saw you say you were going to reuse it for the coat aaand...that's why I watch videos so I can learn good tips. Haha. Both are so beautiful! You did an amazing job.
They both look super! Good job!
I actually like the quilt one best ... it looks great on!
The quilting fabric is stunning, and yes like anyone else I don't think I could cut into it, but what you did is awesome and beautiful and did the fabric justice. I think both would look brilliant with the Chinese toggles at the length of the 2nd one. You are a clever young lady. Both are stunning pieces.
I'm a beginner sewist, and sometimes, sewing is just so frustrating. This video is therapeutic and very nice to watch. Thank you.
Love the first jacket inside out, lovely colours
Thanks so much 😊
"금손" [ geumson ] = Gold hand
The meaning of this word is a person with a hand who can do anything
You are such a person.
It's so pretty!~
Excellent work and thoroughly enjoyable to watch.
What a lovely idea..I have a quilt sitting in the cupboard doing nothing, now I can use it. ❤
Erik Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 was a lovely choice of calm music to accompany your video. Sometimes we all need something soothing to listen to while we're trying to figure out a new pattern or problem solve a mistake!Congratulations on how beautifully your garments turned out!
Since I was quite tall at a young age I learned to sew equally early in order to have clothing that had long enough sleeves and hems. I also had great fun in finding gorgeous fabrics that could be repurposed as wearable art. It can make such a difference even if you are reusing a favorite pattern. Speaking of patterns, I appreciate you putting the links to these digital patterns as we lost our home in a house fire, and with it everything including clothing and a large collection of sewing patterns. I'll definitely be looking into digital downloadable patterns from now on!
Thank you! So sorry to hear about your home :(
so cute!! esp the one with the circles, very chic!
I made a sleeveless sleeping gown earlier when I could not find the style I wanted nor a suitable one made from the cooling cotton fabric. So I had a put-away cotton dress which I converted it into the sleeping gown. I enjoyed every bit of it, admiring my progress each day and loved the coziness of it so much I happened to have slept two nights alongside my work. 🤭 It’s therapeutic.. and relaxing. It all started when I needed to fix my favorite quilt. I had it for over 20 years and mending it using an old cotton sheet and a bit of teddy bear’s foam stuffing to make up for the lost portions was superb. Also slept a night alongside it. 😄 Took me nearly a week but couldn’t be happier knowing that this hand-made needle work of quality will guarantee me another 20 years of durability … maybe more. ☺️
Second one with the circles on white. Such a great form, and striking pattern/colors. Plus, as you said, much more functional.
Wow both coats are gorgeous, you have inspired me to start making a coat for winter... Thankyou 🌸🧚🏿♂️🥀❤️
Bought a quilted blanket today because I saw this Video the other day, thank you for the tutorial and wish me good luck 😩👍
I like how it turned out as well! Brilliant!
Both great coats! Well done, loved this video, very relaxing to watch after a lateshift at work.
Dear Emily, great job that you are trying. I have watched the video and have respect. I am hobby sewer for 33 years. Started when I was 14. I would like to give you some tips. Before you are putting pattern on any fabric it must be ironed very well and to make sure that finished garment has proper shape you need use vaseline or its local replacement. During the sewing process ironing of seams is very important as well. Now fabrics. Always check which fabric you are using and what the care is required as if you plan to wash your garments, some may not be. You have to pre wash your fabric. If not it may shrink during ironing process or being washed after it's finished. Best of luck.
Thank you for your tips! :)
Both garments are beautiful. What a great idea to use thrifted fabric.
I really like both coats and your video! Great job!
Love the pattern of the “curtain coat” it looks designer!
Love the curtain jacket. Very unique. Love the fabric design and the pockets.😊
thanks for the video and the great insights!More please 😌
Fascinating watching you work! Love the no talk just action and music! Loved the jackets and would wear them with pride!
I just discovered you and subscribed. I absolutely love the quilt coat and will make one when I find the right quilt. I really like that you don't talk us to death when you're working and you talk about struggles with a pattern and mistakes made.
Thank you!!
Mmmmmmm...... this is the first time seeing your channel..... I think I’ve got a bit of ‘binge watching’ coming up😊. Loved this episode:). Re making mistakes when sewing, I was making long curtains for my front door many years ago now......red velvet, one curtain but with two lengths sewn together. They were floor to ceiling , lovely I thought but I had sewn the velvet ‘upside down’ and didn’t realise till I had finished. One side looked red velvet and the other side was more orange looking. It was because of the ‘pile’ being opposed. It was some awful job unpicking all that!!!! LESSON LEARNED:).
Oh nooo! That's a lesson you only learn once for sure haha. Thank you so much!