This is so wonderful to hear... and I am happy I can share with you my knowledge!! I can honestly say I have also avoided plaids for years, but it is not so intimidating once you understand the basic principles. I think the best part of sewing is making mistakes and learning from them.
@@TheFabricTeapot1 Is there anything in particular that you need answered? This is a very broad topic... so if you have a specific question maybe I can focus on answering this in a video. Thanks again!
Thanks. I'm a beginner and bought a really beautiful plaid without realizing that the bag I'm trying to make would be wonky. Thankfully I only had to sacrifice a small piece of fabric. V grateful for your help.
Hello, thanks for the tips. If possible can you give or show some tips how to pattern mach strips from the sleeves to the front and back body parts. There's always something going wrong and they don't line up beautifully or sometimes not at all, specially at the back part. I would be very grateful 🙏🙏🙏
Very helpful suggestions. I’m getting ready to make a skirt and I have chosen a plaid brushed cotton. One of the lay outs thats for 60”has the one skirt panel laid out four times and all on the selvage. The other lay out for 45” has one skirt panel cut twice on the selvage double thickness without the fold. Is one way any better for cutting out plaid fabric? Hope this makes sense. I’m really trying to do my homework on this skirt so I don’t jack it up. Instead of making it “Well it’s wearable”, what has become my motto, to making it “yah I made this and proud of it!” Which I can do if I take my time and think beforehand, a trait that doesn’t come easy…😅 thanks for the helpful videos! I enjoy watching them and learn a lot!
Hi Beth, I wish I could help you in answering this question, however, there is a little more to it than just picking the laying out for the width of fabric. Highly recommend watching the previous video (linked below) that explains more about plaids - you need to know if your plaid is an even or uneven plaid... does it have a direction? These are all important factors to consider before cutting. th-cam.com/video/aMTGs094KyA/w-d-xo.html
Great question! This all depends on you, the designer! It is difficult to sew pockets on the bias accurately, but it gives an interest affect. In my opinion, I personally like matching the pattern plaid/ check depending on how big it is... if its too small then I won't bother matching. If the pattern is visible from 2 meters away then I will likely want to match the plaid/check so the pockets are nicely hidden into the pattern plaid - I find that this gives a high-end look to the design over-all. Thanks for watching!
yes, most important is that your tracing paper is big enough (height and width) to fit the pattern pieces. It doesn't need to be anything special tho (or expensive from art supply stores)... you could even use tissue paper. I sometimes use/ recycle the tissue paper from gift wrapping or even a light weight packing paper from hardware stores works too. Get creative!!
Hahaha, I have definitely been there....making these mistakes and learning from them is always a wonderful journey of our creativity. Thanks for watching!
Amazing! So helpful. 🌷❤️
I know these videos are old but l want to thank you for the step by step tutorial. Just subscribed.
Thanks so much Faren! I have avoided plaids completely. Not a fear, just never learning how to line up with a pattern and assemble. This helps a ton.
This is so wonderful to hear... and I am happy I can share with you my knowledge!! I can honestly say I have also avoided plaids for years, but it is not so intimidating once you understand the basic principles. I think the best part of sewing is making mistakes and learning from them.
Great idea to clip the ends of darts! Thanks.
Farren, please, a tutorial on how to adjust a commercial pattern. Yes, yes! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for your comment Maria! I most definitely will need to get this on the schedule. 😉
@@LTRLtrend thanksssssss 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@LTRLtrend Yes please, that's what I came searching for. I've subbed just in case.
@@TheFabricTeapot1 Will do dear Lainie! Thank you for the new sub... lovely to have you here.
@@TheFabricTeapot1 Is there anything in particular that you need answered? This is a very broad topic... so if you have a specific question maybe I can focus on answering this in a video. Thanks again!
Yay...Part 2 ! This is so helpful, thank you Faren 😘
You are most welcome
Thanks. I'm a beginner and bought a really beautiful plaid without realizing that the bag I'm trying to make would be wonky. Thankfully I only had to sacrifice a small piece of fabric. V grateful for your help.
So happy you found this video before you sacrificed any more of your beautiful fabric.
Hello, thanks for the tips. If possible can you give or show some tips how to pattern mach strips from the sleeves to the front and back body parts. There's always something going wrong and they don't line up beautifully or sometimes not at all, specially at the back part. I would be very grateful 🙏🙏🙏
Very helpful suggestions. I’m getting ready to make a skirt and I have chosen a plaid brushed cotton. One of the lay outs thats for 60”has the one skirt panel laid out four times and all on the selvage. The other lay out for 45” has one skirt panel cut twice on the selvage double thickness without the fold. Is one way any better for cutting out plaid fabric? Hope this makes sense. I’m really trying to do my homework on this skirt so I don’t jack it up. Instead of making it “Well it’s wearable”, what has become my motto, to making it “yah I made this and proud of it!” Which I can do if I take my time and think beforehand, a trait that doesn’t come easy…😅 thanks for the helpful videos! I enjoy watching them and learn a lot!
Hi Beth, I wish I could help you in answering this question, however, there is a little more to it than just picking the laying out for the width of fabric. Highly recommend watching the previous video (linked below) that explains more about plaids - you need to know if your plaid is an even or uneven plaid... does it have a direction? These are all important factors to consider before cutting. th-cam.com/video/aMTGs094KyA/w-d-xo.html
I have a question for pockets. Do you always cut them on the bias or should they match the plaids/ checks???
Great question! This all depends on you, the designer! It is difficult to sew pockets on the bias accurately, but it gives an interest affect. In my opinion, I personally like matching the pattern plaid/ check depending on how big it is... if its too small then I won't bother matching. If the pattern is visible from 2 meters away then I will likely want to match the plaid/check so the pockets are nicely hidden into the pattern plaid - I find that this gives a high-end look to the design over-all. Thanks for watching!
Do you recommend a certain tracing paper?
yes, most important is that your tracing paper is big enough (height and width) to fit the pattern pieces. It doesn't need to be anything special tho (or expensive from art supply stores)... you could even use tissue paper. I sometimes use/ recycle the tissue paper from gift wrapping or even a light weight packing paper from hardware stores works too. Get creative!!
I would like to see a video of how to adjust a commercial pattern that is meant for woven fabrics to be used for knits
Please am a beginner i need a simple guide
I keep making the mistake of buying the most challenging fabrics (from the bargain table) for my beginner projects -____-
Hahaha, I have definitely been there....making these mistakes and learning from them is always a wonderful journey of our creativity. Thanks for watching!
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that was a lot of work lol
agreed! And believe it or not, filming this we had to take 3 breaks ! hahaha