Sewing a Summer Top 👗 A Hint of a Waist 🥂 New Look 6673
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CHAPTERS 📖
0:00 Welcome
0:49 New Look 6673
8:04 Other Projects
8:55 Sit & Sew
10:28 Cushions
11:02 Live Event
11:48 Life 💦
New Look 6673 simplicity.com/new-look/n6673
Fabric is Viscose Twill purchased about a year ago
Pattern alterations and fitting info mostly from a course I took with Ron Collins. Standard FBA on a Princess Seamed top
Ochre coloured linen pants - Simplicity 8848 (out of print). I used Top Down Center Out to fit these in the summer of 2022. Video is linked within this video
Cushion Fabric was from Michaels in Canada (yes, the craft store)
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My ready-to-wear cropped pants are from Reitman's in Canada. And I paid $32 - not $25 (sorry!) They are deep indigo blue, have a yoga waistband with no closure, and are petite sized. I am 5'7" and have long legs with an average length torso. These fit me fine.
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The coloring of your top is absolutely gorgeous on you!
I stopped by my local quilt shop after it reopened a few weeks ago and asked the owner if she planned to do sewing socials in the classroom. Sure enough, she’d been thinking about some sort of open sew for any type of sewing, but wasn’t sure if people would be interested. Since I asked about it, she set the event up in the calendar right then. A lot of quilt shops aren’t just for quilters (okay except for the lack of garment fabric…) so it’s worth asking!
Erin, this is such a wonderful suggestion! I'm going to mention this in my next video. Please let me know how it goes!
I have made this top with different fabrics, and just love it. I have made it with a zipper, and without a zipper; also I have made it, with no zipper, with buttons and button holes down the front. Also, with, and without sleeves. I have had many compliments regarding this top. I love this pattern. 👏👏👏😘
Most of the quilt shoos around me have sit sews. $10 a day, and some ladies go every single day!..
In some stores, they have formed their little groups and don't welcome new people. They bring snacks and have lunches.
New people have to sit at the ends of the tables.
In most stores, everyone is welcomed.
I'm very thankful to have been able to chat to you Janine. Thanks for mentioning the podcast😍 Have a great weekend☺
As an "older" woman I enjoy your ideas and pattern choices for the body I've suddenly found myself with! Thank you for your videos!
Yes, I have been looking for my missing waist! 😜 Since I am small busted I don’t have issues there. The fabric on the top is so pretty! The linen pants look so comfy! I’ve been retired for more than five years. I personally like not having a schedule to keep. Happy sewing and have a great summer! 🤗❤️
I love how you're experimenting with colours Janine. Oh that ponte is going to be so great with your new top. I like how you showed us how bringing in the shoulders would make the neckline look a lot more sharper too.
Happy birthday Janine!
Now I get a good night's jotting my tasks down at the start of the week and mark them off as they get done. If I complete unplanned things during the day, they go on the list too.
Remember to be kind to yourself and your valuable time.
Nancy Zieman has a wonderful video tutorial on how to select the correct pattern size so the shoulder fit is not too big. It was a game changer, for me.
Actually, I have her book! I've used her pivot and slide quite a few times but never for anything with princess seams. I'll take it out in the sun this afternoon and give it a read. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have several of Nancy’s books that I need to revisit and find the companion videos.
That video was so very helpful to me as well.
The colours in your top compliment your delicate colouring beautifully.
Thank you so much 🙂
Love the top Janine
White pants would look great with that top. Love the top by the way. The second top looks beautiful on you
The plum Ponte Knit ( made into slacks) would make a fabulous outfit paired together with that lovely floral top! I can easily see it being quite fun & chic
Very lovely fabric and styling.❤
Thank you! 😊
Your top is beautiful! So nice to see a cameo from your kitty 😻
Thank you! 😊 She hasn't appeared for awhile and it was funny how she just waltzed right in.
I would love to have you show how you make adjustments to the top you are wearing when you make it next time. I have similar adjustments that I often need to make. Another really good episode!
Thank you, Lori! I'll try this on the next version. Appreciate you watching and your kind words. ❤️
Wow! Plum ❤
Your top is lovely. I agree that you would benefit from watching Nancy Zieman's video on choosing your size. I believe you could choose a much smaller size that would fit your shoulders and upper bust and all you would need to do is an
FBA. Keep sewing those lovely garments.
Thank you! I have Nancy's fitting book but it hasn't been off the shelf in quite awhile. I'll pull it out again and give it a good read.
The lesson I learned during our water shortage is that going forward I will prewash my fabric when I bring it home. 😂
Great cushions!!!
Thank you!! 😊 Bright and colourful!
Hi Janine. I am so pleased to see that top pattern made up and you did a wonderful job, it is really pretty on you and I know you think it doesn't fit perfectly it looks good to us. Honestly I really hear you on the waist front. I've been tiny all my life and now struggling with a thick waist which gets thicker every day I swear 😂. Why didn't people warn us about this?! That top is definitely flattering and I have that in my pattern stash so thanks for the review. Looking forward to your Live if the time difference works for me. Thanks for your video ❤
The blouse you made is very pretty on you. I love that fabric. I just found your channel. I’m from Colorado. Calgary is so beautiful!
Hello Janine! Your new top is very pretty on you. I love water color prints. It is definitely Summer. Temps have be in the 90's here. When I feel warm I just think of the cold winter when I said, I wish it were Summer. I'm making a craft apron for my daughter because she has been doing a lot of painting lately. I love the idea of the sewing group. I'm going to look for one in my area. Happy Summer Sewing!! Linda
Winter will probably be very appealing come the end of July!!!
I'm sure your daughter will appreciate her apron. Maybe she'll paint something for you? And I hope you can find a sewing group. Or maybe you can start one!
I liked the top wiht the beige pants, very nice outfit. Congratulations on your retirement. I look forward to continue watching your videos. 🙂
Thank you so much!
Love the top style & your homemade pants. The Reitmans were nice on you also. I have thicker legs just below my knees too & store clerk suggested I shorten to above my knees to accent thinner part my legs & I'm so glad I took her hint😊 BTW your cat is adorable 😁
Love the colors in your top. I'm going to look for that pattern next time I go to Joann. I live in Arizona and got forced into early retirement when I was 62 due to illness. I am not 74 and still active in what I choose to do.
Hi Janine! I’ve really been enjoying your videos! One of my Atlantic Sewing Guild friends recommended you to me and I love to connect with other Canadian sewists. I’ve been following the news about the water problems in Calgary and hope it all gets resolved soon. I’m just about to head out for one of our Guild’s Saturday Sew Days and I’m am also going to be working on some new cushions for our deck chairs! Not the most exciting sewing but useful and “dumb” enough that I’ll be able to sewcialize with my sewing friends today. We all recognize that sewing is something you do mostly by yourself, which can be kind-of lonely at times, unless its a very involved project when you need to pay lots of attention to pattern instructions! Thanks for your videos! I’ll look forward to the next one and your top is lovely!
Lorna, I'm so glad you found me, and thanks to your friend for suggesting my channel! I didn't know that there's an Atlantic Sewing Guild! I have the Maritimes on my bucket list so maybe I'll come find one of your get togethers whenever we visit.
Cushions are the perfect project for your Sew Days. Do you have them frequently?
Thanks so much for watching. 🇨🇦
Love the top. Cashmerette has a similar top but you had to buy the first book to get it. Love the material in your top.
Looks good on you
Thank you!
My first time to see one of your videos and I just subscribed. I love the print on the top you’re wearing.
Welcome!! Thanks so much for watching.
I live in TX, it’s so hot here, I wear crops or simple sun dresses every day. Your plum ponte would look good as an elastic waist a line skirt, about the same length as your crops. I have a few of those I wear with more fitted t-shirts and find them very versatile. I’ve been retired for 6 years, it’s hard at first to get your schedule in hand….i constantly felt like I should be doing something every minute. Eventually you get a rhythm. I started with setting my alarm at 8 AM every day. Baby steps!
Sun dresses and skirts are so nice in the heat. I've thought about making a skirt. I have a pattern that I used for a Ponte skirt in the past. Need to drag it out and put it on for all of you.
I still get up with the alarm - although I hit snooze a lot more than I should!
I really enjoy your videos. Welcome to retirement! My daughter pointed me towards bullet journalling when I retired to help me keep track since the days tend to blend together. Mine is black pen in a lined notebook, no artwork or calligraphy LOL. I have been watching TomKat Stitchery to help fit tops over the menoboobs and she says to pick the pattern size by measuring the upper bust and then do an FBA. I am working up the nerve to give it a try. Thank you.
Bullet journaling - that sounds really interesting! I do like to use pen and paper, and have absolutely horrible handwriting so there would be no calligraphy or drawings 😆
I'm going to take a few steps back on this one and try a couple of things - using the high bust measurement and also trying Nancy Zieman's methods. If I skip the lining, it's a fast little make so probably a good pattern for messing around.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Janine, love the idea of limiting your screen time. I’m guilty of going down the insta rabbit hole so am going to try limiting it to one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening😂
The top is absolutely gorgeous on you and I think the plum pants would be beautiful
Thank you! I'll have to think about those pants ... they would be fantastic for travel. 🤔
Your new top looks beautiful ❤ thank you for sharing the different views - love the linen outfit
Thank you!
Hi Janine! I love the material of your top. It looks nice on you, but I can see how the fitting tweaks will make it perfect. I am one week retired from teaching 48 years. My house is a disaster as it was ignored for the last few weeks of school. I also make a "To do" list the night before and while I don't always get everything done, it keeps me going and focused. Waiting for my machine to come out of the shop as I brought it in for maintenance. So anxious to get started sewing in my retirement. Thanks for your inspiration.
🎉 Congratulations, Jane! You must be feeling very free right now! And just wait til September when everyone is going back to school and you get to pour another cup of coffee.
Hope your machine comes home soon and you get to enjoy time doing what you love.
Wow, that top is definitely your colours! It also looks like a great pattern. Hopefully they get that water main fixed soon!
Thank you, Leann!
The blouse back molds to your figure. It’s very flattering
Thank you! This was a nice surprise. I suspect the peplum helps.
Janine, love your new top! The colours are fabulous and it goes so well with your capris!. I looked immediately on the Reitmans site but was unsuccessful determining or finding the same capris. lol I am watching as I am sewing a hem in a True Bias Mave Skirt and was discussing with my husband today about planning my time better to get all the sewing done that I want to do. I have been retired 7 1/2 years and am disappointed in myself that I lost my ability to schedule my time. I look forward to a live video in July, now if I can just remind myself to get on the computer at the right time. haha. Sorry about the water troubles in Calgary, I have been watching the news and it is certainly a serious situation. Take care 💞
Thanks so much, Brenda!
Maybe our retirement brains are simply being a bit rebellious and telling us to do whatever we want after a lifetime of scheduling? 😎
I found the link to the capris. They are on sale for $31 - I also bought a different pair (that need to be hemmed) and they were $25. These are Petites however, they fit me fine and I am 5'7".
www.reitmans.com/en/slim-leg-mid-rise-cropped-jean---petite/476458.html?dwvar_476458_color=Dark%20Denim
@@JanineSews Thank you so much for the link!! They will suit me fine as I am 5' lol . I The one thing I said when I retired was that I was going to let go of then requirement to get up and rush to work. I am an early riser but I didn't want to have to get out of the house. I think I took that a little too far. haha. I have started to get going on my projects early in the day as that is when I am best at work. Thank you again for the link and your vlogs, as they are motivating. Brenda
LOVE your make of this pattern! It’s one of my favorites! I made this same pattern last year, and am about to make it again. I found the same issues as you, with my own aging body. I love the profile of the top, and found it great for scraps since it is pieced from smaller pieces of fabric. The first top was from a stretch corduroy & had sleeves. I also left out the zipper as I found it plenty big enough to slip over my head. I didn’t do much fit adjustments, but even so, it’s one of my favorites. Definitely helps give me a waist. On this next make, I won’t add sleeves until I put it on inside out, and pinch out the extra fabric along the princess seam. Also, as others recommended, Nancy Zieman’s sizing was key to me getting a better fit in the shoulders, and then I grade out to the larger sizes I need for waist and hip. Loved seeing this!
Thanks so much! And I love that you have made this with scraps. What a brilliant idea! You could really create a nice silhouette with a darker colour on those side panels. I appreciate you sharing this, and for watching.
I love the style of your top and the fabric you chose. I bet it would look great with a white bottom. Oh the changing body. My biggest issue is the upper arm. I really need to get back to some weight lifting. Retirement is an adjustment. I told myself I would walk ever morning. Well it's only taken me 4 months to do that and of coarse I pick the hottest week. But it's not too bad at 6:00 a.m. And I feel so much better throughout the day and sleep a bit better. My husband and I try to make a list for the day, stuff that needs done around the house, stuff to do together for fun, stuff to do separately, and even meal planning, We don't always stick to the list but it helps. A sewing social sounds fun. I'm quite content to spend most of my time alone but know as I age being social is important. So far I've joined an yoga class, and trying to stay connected with life long friends and work friends.i think I will do some research of my littl3 town to see if there is somewhere to organize some kind of sewing social.
Jeannett, there are some white capris and pants in my closet. They will definitely be in the rotation 😊
Sounds like you and your husband are a really good team. It's wonderful that you're working towards things together while still doing things separately.
I've started weight lifting again and can see a big difference in my arms (when flexed). And I was experiencing frozen shoulder, which the weight lifting seems to have helped with. Yoga classes are on my list, too. Flexibility is probably as important as weight training. (Or that's what I'm thinking 😉)
Really enjoy your posts. Adore your kitty stopping in to say hello. Your top is lovely and I think the plum pants would be stunning with your blouse. But I usually wear black, white or grey bottoms - so I get not being sure about colourful pants. Happy Summer! 🇨🇦
Thanks, Kimmie! A couple of years ago I bought pink trousers and they've been worn once. Sounds like we have a very similar range of pants in our wardrobes 😉
That’s such a pretty top. I definitely wouldn’t think of it as too dressy. I’d make more! Thanks for the pattern info, I’d never seen this New Look top before nd it will suit my figure too. I also love the simplicity beige trousers. I’ll check them out too. I hope your water problems are soon over.
Thanks so much, Trish! I think this is quite a versatile top for those of us who want something with shape but not too form fitting.
Hi Janine, your top looks lovely and the cushions. I retired at Christmas and some days I don't do anything except reading cooking or on my phone and caring for my mum. I've told myself I can have 6 - 12months (after 45yrs) just being( I don't want to say lazy) but you get the gist after which I need to be more intentional with my time. x
Janice, you have your hands full if you're caring for your mum! That in itself is like a job.
I loved the top you made and it was so pretty. I’m telling everyone how nice they look and the same goes for you. I never realized how pretty blue your eyes were. Before you go thinking I’m a crazy person I got my second cataract removed yesterday and I’m seeing things like I was in my 20’s. I was in awe over the colors in your home. I need to get serious and find a sewing group too. None of my neighbors sew and there are things I could use in person suggestions. Fitting when you get my age (70) is not that easy with a. Belly, bad knees, and poor endurance. I think it’s easier to fit another person than it is yourself. So I could be helpful to another person in that way also. I hope your water restrictions lift very soon. Just sewing here in Virginia & sitting outside looking at all the beautiful things I’ve been missing.
Victoria, I'm so pleased for you! And what a nice time of year to be seeing things through clear eyes ... all the colors of the flowers and green of the grass.
You're right - it is easier to fit someone else than it is ourselves. Even with mobile phones that can be propped up or put on a tripod, we still don't see things the same way that others do. Perhaps one of the local sewing stores would be willing to offer up time for those who sew? You might find a few kindred spirits. 🩷
Lovely top (fabric & cut). I totally relate to the younger me vs my shape today. And still often forget how good the FBA is & just try a larger size & too big in the shoulders & neck. Darts from the armhole & elsewhere until I get the pattern adjusted enough. A cousin in Calgary told me about the water trucks coming in for the Stampede--somehow I missed him telling me about the mains break!
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who just decides to go bigger. It's surprising that so few of the Big 4 designers use cup sizing. The idea that every part of our body gets bigger with bust sizes is just crazy!
Sounds like the City will have everything sorted out just in time for Stampede. However, if everyone is holding their laundry and house cleaning as I am, there will be a big run on water that week.
Wash and Dry the double gauze a couple of times to really preshrink! :) I LOVE the plum fabric for pants :) and the top is beautiful 👌
Thanks for the tips! I'll add this to the pile of pre-washing ... we are hopefully within 13 days of being able to go crazy with laundry.
You did a really nice job lining up the plaid fabric
96 here in South Carolina USA 🇺🇸 happy to have bumped into you! I find I get lazy being retired 😢hate it!!!
Oh I know that weather! South Carolina is just lovely. We visited Hilton Head once and really enjoyed it there.
When I was younger I couldn’t figure out how old ppl wear elastic waistbands and are still watching Lawrence Welk. I have figured out the elastic waistbands but if you find out about the other thing lmk. I love the fabric of your blouse, do you ever adjust for sloped shoulders? Sometimes I have to take a little pinch out that angled area.
Hahaha! My mom LOVED Lawrence Welk. She and dad watched it every Saturday night - it was like a religion. 😆 Now I listen to Sounds of the 80s on Saturday night. But 80s music is still cool. Am I deluding myself?
I haven't done a sloped shoulder adjustment but know that one of my shoulders is a bit lower than the other. It's certainly worth looking at, especially in tops like this where the shoulder slope is so apparent. Thanks for suggesting this!
Love your top, the style and colors look beautiful on you, if I can find the pattern I’m going to give it a try. Thank you
Thank you so much!
Hi Janine -Thank you so much for another terrific video. Your new top looks like spring :) I had two ideas for your pretty purple ponte. As I was looking at your shape with your (flattering) linen pants, I thought a pencil skirt (that cuts in a tiny bit at the bottom) or a Pattern Emporium Coastal skirt (I've made loads of them with a single slit). Not sure if those interest you, but I'm sure you'll find something just right.
Charlotte, thanks so much ❤️ I've thought of a pencil skirt but just don't know how much I would wear it. However, I looked at the Coastal Skirt and that looks like something that would be really nice for summer. I don't know if it would work for the Ponte but my brain is now thinking that it would be really nice in linen blend - something that doesn't crease. Thank you for that suggestion!
Love the capris-great backdrop for all your me-made tops. Clearly kitty liked the top styled with the linen pants you made. So sorry about your water restrictions-maybe come back to the states? 😀. We’d love to have you back.
Kitty likes to be the centre of attention!
My husband has been travelling a fair bit and was in Houston last week. He said he had two long showers every day 🤣 If he had his way, we would be in the States from October 1 to May 1. We'll see 😉
Good morning it’s a flattering pattern I’ve done it few times but had the same fitting issue neck under arm and that upper chest hollow 😬 Have a master pattern now which I’ve made in pontie really works great bit of stretch but not to much Loved listening to your life From Australia so understand water restrictions bless you and yours
It's smart to have a master pattern. You probably save a lot of time in fitting!
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Janine, love watching your channel and your top is beautiful. I was wondering if there’s any chance that you might be able to do kind of a instructional video on this new look 6673 pattern I am pretty much the same size as you and I don’t know how to do a full bust adjustment on this type of top with princess seams and peplum. I sure hope you would consider it. You are a beautiful seamstress and I love your style. Thanks for all the wonderful videos, D Miller.
Thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️ I can certainly try to show you how I alter the pattern. That will be my goal for the next version of this top.
Hope and praying everything works out better for you and ur community..
Thank you so much. x
Heard about the water main break…. It’s challenges like this that bring communities together! Hope it resolves itself soon! Catching rainwater is a great habit to get into…especially for gardens. Draughts are becoming a way of life, unfortunately. I live in Ontario and cannot buy New Look patterns at Fabricland. Do you mind telling me where you found yours? Love NL patterns, but can’t seem to find them in my neck of the woods. Love seeing your makes…. Happy sewing!
Thanks, Marie!
It feels like people are getting used to the water situation but we are heading into a warm and dry week so it might become challenging. We have 7 big bins of water now (covered to avoid skeeters) and we will be fine. Others might find it a bit more challenging. I think this is probably a wake-up call for other municipalities.
I bought some New Look patterns on line from Simplicity in the US when they had a pretty good sale. That wound up being cheaper than purchasing in Canada. The best source I have found online in Canada is Gala Fabrics in Victoria. Rumour has it that they will no longer be printing New Look so I have purchased several since I prefer printed patterns to PDF.
www.galafabrics.com/shop/patterns/fashion-patterns/folkwear/folkwear-103-romanian-blouse/
The top is absolutely beautiful on you! I don't think it's too fancy but I know a lot of us feel we have to save nicer things for when we go out and wear older or more ordinary things at home. Those water restrictions sound tough and I hope the main is fixed soon. We have lost electricity from time to time and realized how much we can't do without it - like use a sewing machine! Gauze pants sound so comfortable and they are very much in style this year, too. I was lucky to get some great shorts that fit well, are well-made and just what I wanted for ten dollars a pair - I bought three - there's no way I could have replicated them myself and certainly not at that price - sometimes it just makes sense to buy something and save your effort for something else. My retired friends and I all wonder how we managed to work, take care of our homes and other responsibilities since we get so little done in a day now 😄! Well, we're human beings, not human doings!
Oh, I completely agree that I could not go back to working and still doing everything that I want to do. I have no idea how people with children do it. They have superpowers!!
This morning I ordered another pair of the denim capris. You're right that there are times when it is easier (and less expensive) to just buy things that fit. I've been putting off sewing a bathing suit because I know that I can buy one for less time and aggravation!
➡️"We're human beings, not human doings!" ⬅️ This is very wise!!
I love the fabric for your new top so pretty
Thank you! 😊
Hi Janine!! Suggestion…..I see that beautiful top with a white lightweight cotton midi skirt…Elastic waist with tiers. 😊
I don't know about the rest of your viewers but I am certainly enjoying your retirement. Your content is always educational, fun and friendly.
Aw, thanks! 💕
Hmmm ... I haven't considered that style! Thank you for the suggestion!
Hi Janine, Your top looks great. I love the watercolours. Where do you buy New Look patters in Canada? I like your idea of a sewing bee to get together with other garments sewists. I have the same problem with fitting tops. to get enough ease over my bust, the shoulders are way too large and I am so intimidated by attempting a FBA on princess seams.
Enjoying your chanel and if you should get the time can you show us how to reduce the fabric on a princess seam please 😊
Thank you Michelle! A couple of other people have suggested that I record a bit of a tutorial and I'll work on it. It might be a couple of weeks but it will appear!
Hello from Ontario! Really enjoyed your video, sewing projects, and sense of humour! The top you are wearing is so pretty and I really like the idea of using the plum Ponte for coordinating pants, if that's what you decide to go for. A pattern that I have had great success with for stable knits is Style Arc "Barb's Pants"...they are a super simple project, straight leg but you could widen if desired, and a yoga-style waistband. I got mine a couple years ago and it was a free pattern at the time but now I see that it is a regularly priced pattern on their website. Good luck with the water situation, I have been hearing about it on the news, hope everyone is getting through it ok. Have a great weekend!
👋 Hello Canadian friend! Thank you so much for watching, and also for that pattern recommendation. That looks like a nice shape. I like that the pants are relatively slim fitting, but not tight. I'm just not sure about the Ponte but I do have other things in my stash that might work.
I used to shop at Reitman’s all the time! 🤣 I absolutely love your new top with the linen pants. Your waist looks tiny with the extra volume at the bottom. Fingers crossed the water situation is back to normal soon!!
Thanks, Izzy! I wasn't sure about the linen pants. It always helps to get feedback from all of you!
I haven't spent much time in the mall since we moved back here. It was fun but exhausting. And it reminded me of why we sew! 😉
Hope you get some cooler weather soon. It's too early for a heat dome.
Love your top; it’s really working to give you a nice shape. I’m thinking it could work nicely lengthened as a dress, too. Unfortunately, New Look patterns are hard to come by in my neck of the woods (Victoria). Do you have a good source?
Leslie, this would probably make a nice dress!
New Look: Gala Fabrics in Victoria has a really good selection. I considered ordering from them until I discovered that My Sewing Room here in Calgary also carries New Look. I bought several a few months ago when there were whispers that there will be no more printed New Look patterns.
Here's a link to Gala: www.galafabrics.com/product-category/patterns/fashion-patterns/new-look/
Thanks, Janine! I know that Gala carries New Look at the moment (and I’m just a few blocks away from them, so I can have a look in person) but I’m sure I heard those same whispers about New Look-actually, I’m pretty sure I saw an announcement on social media-and I was thinking about alternatives. I guess we’re just going to have to do without them in the future….
😅Hi Janine you could sew a straight skirt with the pointy xx
Hi Yvonne! That's definitely something I thought of. I used Pamela's Patterns Magic Pencil Skirt for a couple of Ponte skirts a few years ago and they were comfortable plus easy to sew. Still mulling this one over.
I think the full bust adjustment was good. If it was me, I would do that again but do a length adjustment between your shoulder and bust line before deciding to change the shoulder width. That would fix the armhole being too low.
Lydia, this is a really interesting idea! I'm going to try this. Thank you!
If you look at 1800 patterns how they made those tops fit was darts. Not just bust line darts but vertical darts between shoulder and top of bust to remove extra fabric so neckline would lay flat. I would guess that's how smocking came into play.
Catherine, that's very interesting! And it sure would help fitting those tops or dresses that don't fit in the shoulders. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'll consider whether it would work for this and will keep it in mind for future projects.
There is a lot we can learn from how our predecessors sewed.
Hi Janine - the top suits you beautifully. What about doing a sloping shoulder adjustment and some darts at the side seams to remove the extra gaping fabric.
Frances, thanks so much for this suggestion! That would probably work for this particular top. I don't know if I could unpick enough to change the shoulders but I certainly could open up the lining to get to the side seam.
Love your top. It's so pretty on you. The colors and silhouette are just lovely. Also want to let you know your ready to wear cropped pants are very flattering on you. Initially I thought you were wearing a tight skirt and immediately thought "vava voom," so sexy. Then I realized, of course, that they are pants. Well, they are still sexy and slenderizing because of the close fit. You should definitely stock up on more of those while they are on sale. You'd have to perform a miracle to make pants that would be more flattering than those are.
Hahahaha! Thanks so much - that made my day! You know, I bought another pair yesterday while they have them in stock and are on sale. I wish they had different colours of denim because I would buy more!
@@JanineSews I wonder if it's possible to make a pattern from them and find similar fabric. It would be some work and not any cheaper, but, darn, those pants do look good.
Wear the plum pants! They have so much potential.
I'm going to think about it 🙂 Maybe I'll go through my closet to see what would work with them.
I'll probably love them if I make them ... hahahaha
Your cropped knit Reitman Capri's .. Do they have pockets? I might have to search out a pair while on vaca in cottage country.
Have a look at pattern emporiums "sporty lounge skirt". I cut it off just below the pocket bags, added a 3-4" (can't remember) flounce that I copied from a RTW skort and a yoga waistband and attached a pair of bike shorts underneath from the "rally skort" from greenstyle patterns. Find the rally skort too full, almost like a circle skirt at the hem.
Katherine, the capris do have pockets on the front. Typical jeans pockets so not a lot of space for much but enough for a tissue, house key, credit card. They are petite sized but fit me and I'm just a smidge shorter than you.
Thanks for the recommendations for the skirts and skorts. If I ever get out golfing again, they would be necessary in my wardrobe.
Here in coastal south Texas I wear crop pants most of the time. Frequently we have some very hot days all year 'round! I love the top.
Yes, there are some climates where it is just too danged hot to wear long pants! And I suspect Texas is one of those places. Thanks for watching!
Hi Janine, My waist has moved north, and my breasts have moved south also😅😅😅
🤣😆 Zelda, good thing we sew!!!
@JanineSews Yes Ma'am!
How will you know if you don’t at least try, new subscriber here.
⬆️ This is so true!!!! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing.
White pants/casual pull on?😅
That is definitely an excellent option! 😄 I just picked up a pair of white cropped pants. They are a bit too long so I'll be hemming them and will likely wear them with a top in the not-too-distant future!
Your cat is limping some. Please check. Bless our pets.
Aw - thanks for noticing my girl! She has arthritis and is on medication. Some days she's a bit creakier than others. But she always manages to jump up on the counter when she wants a treat!
@@JanineSews Thank you for responding. My two babies are littermates and 17 years. I am worried that they can’t tell me when they are hurting, which I transferred to your kitty. I apologize for thinking you had not noticed her limp. I meant only kindness.
Couldn’t you have done a size 20 and ease in the bust to a 22?
I probably should have cut an 18 and added the FBA, then graded to a 22 for the waist and peplum. That is likely what I'll do for the next version. Fortunately, this is a realtively quick make and there aren't many pattern pieces to trace/shape/cut.
@@JanineSews that’s what I thought would be a problem
It’s so frustrating that pattern companies always assume if you have a large bust ( bigger than a B -Cup) that you also have broad shoulders ….Argh!
Its difficult to watch someone standing in herr custom closet filled with just expensive shoes and handbags, tell me I'm shabby because I wear jeans and my sewing and quilting tshirts that I've collected over the years@
I even told her, "How dare you".i know I should put on a nice top when I go out but I'm still wearing my jeans.
I live to sew and that's how I have nice tops.
I'm sorry that your friend calls you shabby. We all have a different sense of style and I think there comes a time in life when we should dress the way WE want. That might be the same as our friends but it also might be completely different. Please stay true to yourself. ❤️
@JanineSews oh, not my friend. Its a woman on YT that feels she's entitled to tell us she knows how yo dress more than the rest of us.
She doesn't take into consideration the fact that women do the best they can with what they have.
I hope you are all getting on to your water supplier for a refund?
😅😂🤣 It's the City. We pay for water by usage so our bills will be low this month, but we will wind up paying for the fixes and upgrades in our tax bills. Not going to rant about it here but they could cancel a few vanity projects and pay for infrastructure.
The coloring of your top is absolutely gorgeous on you!
I stopped by my local quilt shop after it reopened a few weeks ago and asked the owner if she planned to do sewing socials in the classroom. Sure enough, she’d been thinking about some sort of open sew for any type of sewing, but wasn’t sure if people would be interested. Since I asked about it, she set the event up in the calendar right then. A lot of quilt shops aren’t just for quilters (okay except for the lack of garment fabric…) so it’s worth asking!