3 things I LOVE to sew…and 3 things I AVOID
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- I'm sharing the things I really enjoy sewing and some things I do not like to make. Please share in the comments your favorites and dislikes.
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Completely agree with you re: bra making. I’m extremely particular with the types of bras I like and I can’t be bothered to make my own. I also love button up shirts - they are such a satisfying make. I have now made two coats. I wear one regularly, but never wore the other. 😢 I do want to get another one done at some point, but most likely next year. I do like making bags. I love that you can personalize a bag with the fabric you choose and I find that they are relaxing to make - no worrying about fit! 😊
Bras are in my, "Are you out of your mind?" catagory.
Hats, I love to make hats. I don't knit or crochet. Fabric hats are just fun to make. I have made everything from huge sunhats to flapper cloches. Right now i'm planning a fleece lined version of my favorite bucket hat for winter. One way to make your hats look more polished is to put plastic boning (washable) or milinary wire in the edge of the brim. That way the brim is not so floppy.
thanks for the tip!
I wear the same kind of bras you do - I need the padding to fill things out, LOL, and want skin-tone, plain bras to be smooth under t-shirts and sweaters, plus I can't imagine going to the trouble of trying to fit a bra - it's bad enough just trying to buy one sometimes, but at least all I have to do is try a bunch on instead of starting from scratch! Also as someone else commented, I would never make jeans and don't really make pants other than simple elastic-waist pajama pants b/c of difficulty fitting - I'm ok with trying on a lot of jeans instead of trying to make them myself. I agree with you that coats weren't quite as hard as I thought they would be, depending on the pattern and fabric, which was a nice surprise! I do love to make cloth napkins and placemats with a lot of different fabrics as that is all we use and it's a quick win for a new look on our table and I feel like I did something! I like a nice easy cardigan for another feel-good project - literally and figuratively 😀.
thank you for sharing! i make dinner napkins out of quilting cotton and replace them every so often as the old ones get shabby. thanks for the reminder that we're probably due for a new batch!
I’m with you on not being a fan of sewing anything “fiddly”, Sara! I have that Craftsy shirt-making class. I learned a ton from it! 💗
I'm not a great fan of making hats but I have a small head, so buying one that fits is difficult. So a couple of years ago, I made a bucket hat that I really need as I am out in the sun a lot with my dog. I also made mittens for my husband. He suffers really badly from the cold so I have tried to make super thick insulated mittens of a sort that I have never seen for sale. I didn't really enjoy making them but they were a necessity and they are great in the winter. Again, making something because I couldn't find what I wanted to buy. I have made a few bags and I quite enjoyed doing it but most of all I like the fact I can get a bag in the fabric that I want and customise it to my own taste. Also it is cheap and I get something pretty at the end of it, which appeals!!!!
yes, there are definitely things i've made out of necessity that i didn't really want to make, but it was totally worth it in the end!
What I don't like to sew:
Bras- I tried it in the 90s and while the bralettes were somewhat comfortable, they looked terrible! Easier to just buy back support bras for the flat chested.
Sweatshirts and polar fleece: it's a easier to just buy them. I tried some polar fleece pullovers and didn't like them. Found someone who did.
Knit tops: I only sew these when I want something very specific and I can't find it in stores. It's just blah for me.
What I love to sew! I love having total control over the quality of my clothes. From better fabrics and construction.
Blouses/shirts: I love these because the ones I make have long enough sleeves! I can create some a bit different too. On shirts, I sew small high waist darts and it gives me the illusion of having a figure. I'm a total rectangle.
Skirts: I mostly sew pencil skirts from ponte knit fabric. That is for my own comfort.
Period clothes: I mix period clothes with my contemporary wardrobe. Poet shirt with Victorian frock coat, skinny jeans and Doc Martens. A baggy sweater with 19teens skirts.
These days I'm dying to have new clothes as most of my things are 7-11 years old. However they are in great shape after weekly wear and laundering. I only create new when something is worn out because I live on a very tight budget.
I agree about bra making as well! I just don’t see it as enjoyable and I sew for enjoyment. I do love making knit tops and skirts. I’m always on the look out for good knit top and skirt patterns.
I totally agree!
Bras are a no go 🙅🏾♀️ sew for me as well 😂I love sewing dresses and button up shirts. Those are the pieces I wear the most 🥰
it's so great when what you like to sew aligns with what you like to wear as well ❤️
Completely agree on the bra-making - not for me, for similar reasons to you, Sarah
I thought I was ready to sew jeans... but I wasn't the fit and the construction were super overwhelming. I'm sticking to things that feel fun.
i get it. i had to make several pairs of jeans before i felt like i really got the hang of it. i think they are fun to sew now but not in the beginning.
Thank you!
My favorite thing to sew is a shirt but I hate sewing crafty things. I just finished making 3 bowl cozies and microwave potato bags. Even though they are easy I just find them boring to sew. I love your outfit today!
i feel the same way.
I'm in the "like to sew" column for mittens. I knit and crochet, but years ago I felted a lot of thrifted sweaters and some had such lovely designs... or fibers - felted cashmere is truly dreamy. It was easy to make mittens out of the felted wools. Since I live in FL, though, it isn't something I need a large supply of! I love to make blouses and simple dresses. Again, my location has a lot to do with it. I can't think of a type of thing in particular that I hate making... but I for sure hate (and generally won't) making elaborate things that other people want and think I'll enjoy making for them because they like it.
oh for sure, it definitely takes the fun out of it fulfilling other people's demands (unless you really want to do it)
Great video, Sarah! I love sewing turtlenecks for the winter months (and have another one coming up soon!) Regarding bras, I’ve made quite a few for myself, and while they were OK to sew, they were very time-consuming as well. I probably will not make as many as I did before. However, when I do find myself needing a new one, because of my stash, it would be cheaper just to make one! I can’t believe the price of those things have gone up as much as they are (for so little fabric!). Now, my favorite thing to sew are tops. I just feel I can never have enough of them (or I wear them out to quickly!) Finally, one of the main things I do not like sewing are coats. I’ve made a few in my lifetime (even one for my husband) I just do not find them enjoyable to sew. (Time-consuming.). However, with that said, I do like making jackets! I have quite a few and a few coming up. Go figure? The only difference between jackets and coats are the length. 😂😂😂 so your guess is as good as mine on that one! Thanks for a great thought-provoking video! 👏🏽❤
i definitely agree with you that bras are expensive! if you have all the supplies already on hand then it would certainly make more sense to sew your own.
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Totally with you on bras! 😅 I’m not a fan of sewing jeans. I absolutely love sewing T-shirt and tank dresses for warmer weather. Bomber jackets, I’ve made well over a dozen (many were sewn as gifts for children but I’ve sewn several for myself:)
I've never made a bomber jacket. i will have to add one to my list to try. thanks for watching!
I have no interest in sewing jeans. It's another one where I think I'd waste so much time and fabric making toiles to get the fit right.
I was going to ask how easy it is for you find bras to fit… in my younger, skinnier, pre pregnancy years I was a nearly A cup and mourned the day playtex stopped making them. I still hate shopping for bras as it’s still difficult to find comfortable ones. I also love making turtleneck tops, I’m also in western NY and wear them a lot this time of year. Like you said, they can be made up in about an hour or so. I like the Hepburn turtleneck by itch to Stich as it fits me well. I am interested in venturing into coats, I just purchased the Andes Jacket also by itch to stitch…and the same color soft shell fabric they picture on their site…looking forward to tackling it. Thank you for the inspiration.
it wasn't easy at all. i was lucky to find lulalu (linked in description box) and i'm terrified that they will go out of business because these startups never seem to last. when i last placed an order i bought like 5 bras at once b/c i was worried that they wouldn't be around when i went to order again.
I totally agree about bras and also jeans. I’ve found jeans I love and that fit me perfectly. I don’t need the hassle of battling thick fabric. I’m thinking of sewing pants/knickers just as a means of using up some soft jersey scraps, otherwise I wouldn’t bother.
I like sewing dresses as I can choose shapes, fitting and patterns that I really like, adding even something as simple as a v neck which often rtw dresses don’t have. I do enjoy making bags - I find it quite relaxing and I can do free motion stitching drawing/adding designs …. and it never has to fit! We’re all different I guess and isn’t that wonderful? 😄
Hi Sarah, I'm with you on the bra making. Too much work for such a small garment. I remember the winters in central NY and I don't miss them. Currently reside in Southern CA. You mentioned you like sewing turtle necks. I'm on the search for fabric now to make a few for myself. I enjoy making tops and pajamas. Sewing pants is a challenge, I always have to alter the rise and length. Love your videos. ☃
you probably don't need it in CA but my favorite fabric for turtlenecks is merino jersey from The Fabric Store. expensive but lightweight, breathable, and warm. and machine washable too.
I'm with you on the dislike of making a bra for the same reasons! I love making tops/blouses like the Nephaline top. I especially like the sleeve on that top. I've make 4 versions so far. And I'm loving your style at the moment, you look great!!!
thank you so much! does the nephaline have horizontal pleats going across a balloon sleeve? i sort of remember it.
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Same to you!
I wish there was an indie pattern co that provided true petite sizing with A cup pattern variations with adjusted detail sized to the proportions of a petite frame. If you find one can you do a video? Thanks!
there are a few companies that offer A cups (Jennifer Lauren Handmade is one). Vogue Patterns sometimes go down to A cup and occasionally have petite shortening lines marked on the patterns. SBCC patterns does petite sizing but starts at B/C cup. as far as i know what you are asking for doesn't exist.
I really like the polished casual look that you’re wearing in this video - you look great!
that is so kind of you to say! thank you.
I am totally with you on bra making! I do need to wear a supportive bra, but I find I can buy well fitting, comfortable and supportive bras easily. People who make bras also seem to make so many toiles and I haven't the patience for that, let alone deal with the teeny seam allowances and multiple pieces needed to make one my size. I have however, made myself one mock neck tee this year (Helen's Closet Dawson) and I love it! I have another cut out and several more planned.
yeah i would not like the idea of wasting a bunch of supplies during the practice part. i forgot to mention this but i could also see myself having to order 5000 fabric samples trying to get just the right shade of nude.
I love to sew t-shirts (because they are so easy and I can adapt them to my pear shape and mature body and use nice colors). I also make lots and lots of panties and leggings because I never can find anything ready made that fits me well (in addition to plus size pear I am also taller then average). Again, they are so easy and fast to make besides after making a t-shirt there is always leftovers that are just enough for pair of panties. Bra making? No, thanks. I also wear boring nude colors and have been lucky enough to find producer that makes size that really fits me so I order directly from their factory website and do not bother with making myself.
that's such a great idea to use up your knit scraps that way. thanks for watching!
I'm on the other spectrum of size and I with you on making bras. 😅
i wonder if the people in the middle are the ones who like it LOL
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With you on a lot of these! Have you tried Burda 6990? It's a raglan turtleneck, and it's insanely easy to cut and put together. I made over a dozen of them in two days after I discovered it. Zip, zip on the serger and choice of finishes, including just a serged edge. Love it so much!
i haven't tried that one but i will look it up. thanks for the rec!
I would never make a bra. I feel that it would be a waste of my sewing time. I prefer to buy my bras. I like to make dresses, skirts, skirts sets, pants and jumpers.
I 100 &10% concur with you on the bra!!!! for the same reasons.
My taste in bras is basic and boring - so why bother.
Good morning all! Chiming in with a different take on the bra situation ;). Since I retired I wear only sports bras, and I got intrigued with the idea of making my own. Have been “perfecting” (um, not yet) the techniques for a while now. I’m really large busted, so I need a heavy fabric to provide the necessary support, which is a challenge with my machine (not a serger, perhaps that’s the problem). After lots of trial and error (mostly error) I’ve got some acceptable samples that I actually wear all the time. If anyone has any ideas on the server vs non-server issue I’d be thrilled to hear your input. Thanks for your channel and all the great info!
i consider sports bras to be their own thing separate from bras because the construction of them is so different. i've made several for myself and unlike regular bras they've been quick and easy. can't speak on the serger issue b/c i have one myself.
What do you make for something semi dressy in your really cold winter weather?
i would probably wear a long slip skirt with tights and tall boots and a chunky sweater on top. for a formal event i think that most hosts crank up the heat so you can wear your slinky dresses and you'd just need to arrive in a thick wool or faux fur coat.
PRO: I particularly enjoy sewing summer tops made of cool crisp fabrics like cotton or rayon. Quilting stores have a gorgeous array of cottons but quilting shops plus JoAnn's are the only fabric stores available where I live. CON: I do not want to sew JEANS because I'm a standard fit & would rather just buy JEANS than fight with sewing thick, bulky, denim seams. CON I love the sweet look of handmade toys but worry about the facial expressions. If you get the face wrong you can have a sourpuss toy that looks like a sad stroke victim. I have done this and it's a big disappointment.
oh man, i am with you on the toys! it's so easy to get it wrong.🤣
Did you say Western New York? I live in Angola, south of Buffalo.
i don't like to specify where i live publicly for safety reasons but yes, we live in the same general region.
@@knottygnome I totally understand and didn't mean to be creepy. So you suffer with the same lack of decent fabric stores that I do. Love your videos. Stay warm!
@@patriciaferrito9245 i didn't find you creepy at all! just trying to ward off other creeps. and yes, it's a fabric store desert here 😭
@@knottygnome FYI NeedleSharp, the fabric subscription box is in our area. She sells her leftovers & she has great fabric.
Life is too short to sew things that don’t interest you.