Beautiful shirt and a very well made video! Thank you for this, and by the way it looked absolutely fantastic on you. A real pity that you don't like it, however I'm happy to know that your friend will enjoy it. She's very lucky indeed!
You created quite a challenge for yourself with that fabric, so it was really inspiring to watch how you worked your way through so many limitations. Your tip about placing the yoke on the bias was one I'll be incorporating the next time I use a geometric fabric; very clever. This video was also a good reminder to myself to try to be more economical with my fabric and not simply follow the suggested cutting layout of the pattern. Thank you, Liza!
The shirt looks really good on you. I was in 9th grade home ec and bought a beautiful plaid. If I had known about pitfalls of plaid, I would have chosen a different fabric, I remember laying it on on my bed and ever so carefully doing all that I could to match the notches and plaid. I made a U necked jumper dress. It became one of my most favorite garments. As a pudgy gal I always enlarged my patterns and shorten the waiste. Being tall, and limited in how I was allowed to wear my clothes, it was lengthened. Praise God, for his blessings. Every thing matched and the jumper fit perfectly. I think it hilighted my curvy figure with emphasing my bulges. I only ever had it and one other dress made from truly expensive fabric...all the rest was thrifted or from the dollar store. Yes, I got an A in the class. I was ask by the teacher to help a classmate to finish her project or she would be the first to fail her class. She passed with a D-. If I had known she was struggling so badly, I would have helped her sooner. Funny what matching plaid has brought to my mind.
I also was in the 9th grade when I chose a plaid - for a vest to match solid pants I was making. also! I made handworked buttonholes. A glutton for punishment. Ah, youth.
@@dale3404 yeph. did not know enough to not walk off a cliff. As I think back to thar jumper...I am totally amazed that I have a good story or two to remember. .I wore it to work the concession stand for the basketball game. A team member from the opposing school came and bought snacks. I still remember how habdsome and polite he was. I am almost 70 now. i never saw him again. . After I became a widow the first time...someone told me there was a local man who needed help due to disability. We met at church.. I knew him instantly without asking. He later told me that he remembered the curvy blond wearing the nice jumper. God always knows.
Grade 8, skirt of rayon, a plaid of mostly grey with one significant pink stripe in there. Wore it in family portrait. By my junior high school year I had made all my clothes. My classic black and white hounds tooth checked trench coat was the clincher. My father complained of the possible high cost of the high fashion coat. We were all in a van on our way to a dinner at a fancy restaurant. My mother took that moment to enlighten my father as to my sewing ALL my clothing and how it had in fact NOT cost a lot (1980s) You'd think he'd be glad, eh? Nope. He used my sewing abilities as a way to punish me through not allowing me to sew. I still made garments at school and won ribbons at university, something I think must have been orchestrated by my sewing teacher.
@@are_you_a_noahide_yet Bless you. I am glad you kept on. We were very low income. All my relatives would give me a piece of cloth for special occasions. Also there were occasional big skirted dresses to take apart. We were fortunate to have garment factories near by. A family opened a business called the rag barn. All the off cut pieces could be matched up and be used to make a dress fot .25 to 1.00. I could also go to my cousins and sew there. I was also band and choir. All my practicing and sewing was done between getting off the bus at 3 45 and Daddy coming in at 5 pm. So many of us have similar backgrounds.
I thought the video was wonderful as I really thought it would be impossible to make a shirt from 1m of fabric, particularly when you had to match the plaids. It was an eye-opener and the shirt turned out very well.
This video was so, so helpful! Being able to listen to your design decisions, technical challenges, and problem-solving was so helpful in making me more patient with myself when things don't go according to my plan. Thank You!
I really appreciated this. Thank you for showing us your process as it truly is, not edited to make for a perfect (for you) outcome. I learned a lot. How to go about lining up the pattern in the fabric (I love plaids and stripes so this will definitely be something I reference again and again) and organizing the process by priorities. I’m procrastinating on making my own blocks, but watching you work, I know I will have so much more freedom once I get them done. I love how you make the design process so accessible and remove the intimidation factor. Soooooo many people seem to have all these hard and fast rules but never explain the WHY of them. I’m learning a lot. I’m glad your lovely shirt will find a home.
Thank you so much for this video. It popped up in my viewing feed and I watched it closely all the way through. I’ve been sewing and making my own clothes for more than 50 years, and can honestly say that I learned so much just from this, my first one, of your videos! I really appreciated all your steps, and the way you talked us through your thoughts about why you aren’t keen on the finished project. I love the idea that when we make something for ourself, no one is marking our work, and we can just accept things like this, and learn lessons. Brilliant. I also love tartan, and it’s hard to match things. I wonder if a smaller tartan design would suit your fine, delicate features better than the wide bold check here? Hope the lovely shirt you made, is making someone else happy now! ❤
I was thinking the same thing - tartan is so nice, and that fabric clearly has lovely drape, but I think a smaller motif would suit her better than this large one.
I enjoyed watching the process. New to sewing as a 74-year-old male, getting into rewarding activities that suit my otherwise declining physical capacity. Thank you. 🇬🇧 🌷 🇦🇺
I can understand you so well. There are a lot of clothes pieces that found new wearers bc I experimented with something that didn't work out for me. There were some really good informations in the video. Thank you.
When I just saw the title I thought no way 1 meter is enough for a good lose fit for a grown up, and in the end of the video it turns out my assumption was correct, the miracle didn’t happen 😅
I LOVE this shirt, though I would have added a pocket. The fabric is lovely. 🧡 By the way, your recording style is so nice and relaxing. Also, you're giving me more confidence in pattern making as someone who is not professionally trained.
I think the shirt looks great and, personally, I much prefer the shorter length. Making longer cuffs is a clever idea when you're short of fabric. Overall, I think you've done incredibly well to make a shirt with a patterned fabric out of 1 metre of fabric, so well done.
I absolutely LOVE this video. First, recently I made a jacket with a very complicated print and I puzzled it out much the same way you did! I'm glad to know that I, as an intermediate sewist, am on the right track about these things! SECOND, it is SO heartening to witness an experienced sewist make something that isn't a total win and be completely okay with it. Although PRODUCT is always nice, I'm very much about PROCESS. It's the Process that I enjoy. And it seems like you do too! And there is value to it, all on its own! Thank you for this!!!
I LOVE this video!!!! thank you soooo much for sharing the process with us! For the first time I could really understand what was going on :) I have been a weaver and long story short, I am now working with pieces that are too short, and not the colours I want in my wardrobe...but they feel sooo good to wear ...and it is good practice as you say :). I need to work with what I have available and you've inspired me (over the past few videos) to practice-there are no mistakes, even if I don't like the finished garments someone else may...or I can tweek it and make something I love. I hope some day there will be a way to take your online course as I am so excited about having clothes (including underwear!) that truly fit and I love to wear. BTW might you show us how to do a bodice block? I've watched many videos on this but still can't quite get it. Likely it is in the course. Thank you so much for everything!
This is such a great video. You are a great communicator. Seeing your process has been super helpful (and validating of my own efforts (?!)). The garment was a success ; it is beautiful; but it doesn't work for you and you are OK with that. I find this very liberating. 😀
That was a fascinating journey through your creative process! Thank you! Personally, I think it's absolutely gorgeous, but my opinion is irrelevant; if you don't love it, you won't wear it, so you've done the right thing in donating it to your friend 👍 I'd like to see more from you, so I've just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing 😊
Great video , loved the idea of gifting the shirt . if that wasn’t an option , your fabrics stash probably had some other fabric which could have been used lengthened the sleeves and body . Just would have complicated the look which may not be acceptable to you long term but could still be interesting to see in a video at some point. Cheers great video . Appreciated
I just loved this! I am learning how to improve my wardrobe step by step, and seeing your approach is so helpful. Plus, the magic sewing montage was just… magic!😬🥰
I love this video! You have given me so many new ideas for future dressmaking. To step outside my comfort zone and not always follow the rules. Your tips on cutting out with a complex pattern to get the material design correct were very useful. Thankyou ❤
I learned a lot from watching and listening to your demo. It was so clear and your explanations and thinking process were very helpful as well. I hope your friend enjoys the beautiful shirt. I enjoy creating as I sew and I think being a little more methodical , as per your demo would help me. Thank you
Good tutorial on making do with what you have. Since you know that you prefer your shirts longer, it could have been combined with a coordinated solid color fabric. Divide the front and back pieces in half lengthwise, putting the solid on the bottom and also for yoke, cuffs, collar and stand.
Much appreciated video! I agree the shirt is not “you” the plaid is too big and loud. These days, shorter (non tuck in shirts) are in style. So, this shirt could be shortened some more to be just a couple off inches below the waistline. That might look nice worn with trousers.
I had my own tartan made over a decade ago , and it was great watching you work with the tartan as I am considering making a Shirt style coat with mine.
I have only just found your site. I Am in Australia. I adore your videos and love listening to you. Im75 years old and have sewn since I was 7 but I so enjoy your videos. Although I will not be signing up for your classes myself I intend to offer to pay for my granddaughters to learn from you in a couple of years once they have finished university as I think you explain the procedures so well Kind regards Carolyn
I loved watching your process so much, so thank you for sharing. 😊. I’m just getting back into attempting garments and am not very good at it, so I definitely need to learn. Your shirt was amazing!
That was pretty incredible to get an adult shirt out of a metre! I'm glad you have a short friend who loves it, too. I've given away projects that didn't work for me. We learn a little with every project, it seems.
I like the shirt very much. But I totally understand if you wanted it longer I have 4 yards of gorgeous tartan fabric. I am keeping your video to help me match the pattern. Thank You!
When you pointed out that you only had 1.2m of plaid fabric, I was already thinking of possible coordinating fabric scraps for the under collar, and the insides of the collar stand, yoke and cuffs. I’m impressed that you got a whole shirt out of it. Love your workmanship. It’s a beautiful shirt.❤❤❤
I agree with you, do not like the shirt but it's just I am not a plaid shirt fan and it was way to short. However, it would have made a nice vest with a contrasting lining.
Brilliant. I really love how you go about things. The shirt really is lovely and the fabric is also cute but if you don’t love it you won’t wear it. Nice save to give it to a friend. Oh I also love the back yoke detail. It’s so practical but adds a wonderful detail.
Just a tip from someone who loves wool but can't wear it next to my skin(also saves on the expensive wool fabric) Line the collar rise and cuffs with another fabric as they have direct skin contact even with t shirt on. Also if you line the yoke with a slippery fabric,(on the bias as well in this case) it makes pulling the shirt on and off much smoother and it sits across the shouders better as well! Cheers, keep up the excellent content! ❤😁🇨🇦
I’ve made clothes I didn’t like but found myself wearing them years later💁♀️..so don’t throw it away. Not enough fabric? Three quarter length or short puffy sleeves are very nice too.
Could you make it a vest? Add length by inserting a complimentary fabric in the waist? Add length in the sleeves with the same complimentary fabric? It would ook beautiful underneath the shirt you wore at the end as a layering piece. Or is t that your personal style.
Hi, I am battling with making my block because my front bodice is much longer than my back. I have a large bust and upright body making back short. I dont know how to handle this at the side seam. Any tips would be much appreciated. Otherwise I'll keep testing with a toile. Thanks.
In certain circumstances, incorporating a darted bust becomes necessary? Otherwise, a hem curving down from the sides ( like a trad style shirt hem ). Often maternity clothes are cut like that, for a different kind of front bump ! 😊 Hard to communicate effectively online - if you're not super experienced, buying a basic commercial adaptable pattern ( Simplicity "Amazing Fit," Butterick "Custom Cup" etc, just g👀gle sewing patterns for larger bust, look out for sales ), Is worthwhile. They may not accommodate you specifically, but laying out and tracing shows you how to go about tweaking for issues !! There are books ( 2nd hand sites?). Examine the construction of clothes you like. Good luck hun - my daughter has similar issues, and i appreciate the problem x
Sorry keyboard issues atm. You will need more than a metre ! Goodwill shops are great for cheap old sheets etc, to make your toile, and to approximate fabric requirement. My first blouse was really a check table cloth and i wore it all summer. I just cut around one i had and added a centre contrast bow. ( i was 10, and already fed up with the High Street fashion dictatorship 🤣).
If you’d used a different fabric for the yoke lining and the inside of the cuffs you might have been able to make longer sleeves. I like this shirt but too short sleeves are uncomfortable and look weird. An interesting video nonetheless.
I know you didn't make the perfect shirt for you. However, you did make a lovely shirt and taught us some things along the way.
Beautiful shirt and a very well made video! Thank you for this, and by the way it looked absolutely fantastic on you. A real pity that you don't like it, however I'm happy to know that your friend will enjoy it. She's very lucky indeed!
You created quite a challenge for yourself with that fabric, so it was really inspiring to watch how you worked your way through so many limitations. Your tip about placing the yoke on the bias was one I'll be incorporating the next time I use a geometric fabric; very clever. This video was also a good reminder to myself to try to be more economical with my fabric and not simply follow the suggested cutting layout of the pattern. Thank you, Liza!
This is just awesome attention to detail. Just how I love to work.
The shirt looks really good on you. I was in 9th grade home ec and bought a beautiful plaid. If I had known about pitfalls of plaid, I would have chosen a different fabric, I remember laying it on on my bed and ever so carefully doing all that I could to match the notches and plaid. I made a U necked jumper dress. It became one of my most favorite garments. As a pudgy gal I always enlarged my patterns and shorten the waiste. Being tall, and limited in how I was allowed to wear my clothes, it was lengthened. Praise God, for his blessings. Every thing matched and the jumper fit perfectly. I think it hilighted my curvy figure with emphasing my bulges. I only ever had it and one other dress made from truly expensive fabric...all the rest was thrifted or from the dollar store. Yes, I got an A in the class. I was ask by the teacher to help a classmate to finish her project or she would be the first to fail her class. She passed with a D-. If I had known she was struggling so badly, I would have helped her sooner. Funny what matching plaid has brought to my mind.
I also was in the 9th grade when I chose a plaid - for a vest to match solid pants I was making. also! I made handworked buttonholes. A glutton for punishment. Ah, youth.
@@dale3404 yeph. did not know enough to not walk off a cliff. As I think back to thar jumper...I am totally amazed that I have a good story or two to remember. .I wore it to work the concession stand for the basketball game. A team member from the opposing school came and bought snacks. I still remember how habdsome and polite he was. I am almost 70 now. i never saw him again. . After I became a widow the first time...someone told me there was a local man who needed help due to disability. We met at church.. I knew him instantly without asking. He later told me that he remembered the curvy blond wearing the nice jumper. God always knows.
Grade 8, skirt of rayon, a plaid of mostly grey with one significant pink stripe in there. Wore it in family portrait.
By my junior high school year I had made all my clothes.
My classic black and white hounds tooth checked trench coat was the clincher. My father complained of the possible high cost of the high fashion coat. We were all in a van on our way to a dinner at a fancy restaurant. My mother took that moment to enlighten my father as to my sewing ALL my clothing and how it had in fact NOT cost a lot (1980s)
You'd think he'd be glad, eh? Nope. He used my sewing abilities as a way to punish me through not allowing me to sew.
I still made garments at school and won ribbons at university, something I think must have been orchestrated by my sewing teacher.
@@are_you_a_noahide_yet me too...i have always enjoyed sewing
@@are_you_a_noahide_yet Bless you. I am glad you kept on. We were very low income. All my relatives would give me a piece of cloth for special occasions. Also there were occasional big skirted dresses to take apart. We were fortunate to have garment factories near by. A family opened a business called the rag barn. All the off cut pieces could be matched up and be used to make a dress fot .25 to 1.00. I could also go to my cousins and sew there. I was also band and choir. All my practicing and sewing was done between getting off the bus at 3 45 and Daddy coming in at 5 pm. So many of us have similar backgrounds.
I thought the video was wonderful as I really thought it would be impossible to make a shirt from 1m of fabric, particularly when you had to match the plaids. It was an eye-opener and the shirt turned out very well.
Oh, been there done that a number of times. Sometimes it's about the learning experience, not the finished product 👍🏻
This video was so, so helpful! Being able to listen to your design decisions, technical challenges, and problem-solving was so helpful in making me more patient with myself when things don't go according to my plan. Thank You!
I really appreciated this. Thank you for showing us your process as it truly is, not edited to make for a perfect (for you) outcome. I learned a lot. How to go about lining up the pattern in the fabric (I love plaids and stripes so this will definitely be something I reference again and again) and organizing the process by priorities. I’m procrastinating on making my own blocks, but watching you work, I know I will have so much more freedom once I get them done. I love how you make the design process so accessible and remove the intimidation factor. Soooooo many people seem to have all these hard and fast rules but never explain the WHY of them. I’m learning a lot. I’m glad your lovely shirt will find a home.
Thank you so much for this video. It popped up in my viewing feed and I watched it closely all the way through. I’ve been sewing and making my own clothes for more than 50 years, and can honestly say that I learned so much just from this, my first one, of your videos!
I really appreciated all your steps, and the way you talked us through your thoughts about why you aren’t keen on the finished project. I love the idea that when we make something for ourself, no one is marking our work, and we can just accept things like this, and learn lessons. Brilliant.
I also love tartan, and it’s hard to match things. I wonder if a smaller tartan design would suit your fine, delicate features better than the wide bold check here? Hope the lovely shirt you made, is making someone else happy now! ❤
I was thinking the same thing - tartan is so nice, and that fabric clearly has lovely drape, but I think a smaller motif would suit her better than this large one.
I enjoyed watching the process. New to sewing as a 74-year-old male, getting into rewarding activities that suit my otherwise declining physical capacity. Thank you.
🇬🇧 🌷 🇦🇺
I can understand you so well. There are a lot of clothes pieces that found new wearers bc I experimented with something that didn't work out for me.
There were some really good informations in the video. Thank you.
When I just saw the title I thought no way 1 meter is enough for a good lose fit for a grown up, and in the end of the video it turns out my assumption was correct, the miracle didn’t happen 😅
Wow, I always hated cutting gingham fabrics, but it looks quite easy when you do it! :D Thank you for the tips!
Thank you! Every project is a lesson!
I LOVE this shirt, though I would have added a pocket. The fabric is lovely. 🧡 By the way, your recording style is so nice and relaxing. Also, you're giving me more confidence in pattern making as someone who is not professionally trained.
I think the shirt looks great and, personally, I much prefer the shorter length. Making longer cuffs is a clever idea when you're short of fabric. Overall, I think you've done incredibly well to make a shirt with a patterned fabric out of 1 metre of fabric, so well done.
I absolutely LOVE this video. First, recently I made a jacket with a very complicated print and I puzzled it out much the same way you did! I'm glad to know that I, as an intermediate sewist, am on the right track about these things! SECOND, it is SO heartening to witness an experienced sewist make something that isn't a total win and be completely okay with it. Although PRODUCT is always nice, I'm very much about PROCESS. It's the Process that I enjoy. And it seems like you do too! And there is value to it, all on its own! Thank you for this!!!
I LOVE this video!!!! thank you soooo much for sharing the process with us! For the first time I could really understand what was going on :) I have been a weaver and long story short, I am now working with pieces that are too short, and not the colours I want in my wardrobe...but they feel sooo good to wear ...and it is good practice as you say :). I need to work with what I have available and you've inspired me (over the past few videos) to practice-there are no mistakes, even if I don't like the finished garments someone else may...or I can tweek it and make something I love. I hope some day there will be a way to take your online course as I am so excited about having clothes (including underwear!) that truly fit and I love to wear. BTW might you show us how to do a bodice block? I've watched many videos on this but still can't quite get it. Likely it is in the course. Thank you so much for everything!
this shirt looks amazing, i actually like the lenght because i tuck my shirts in and roll the sleeves or cut them
Oh, love that idea. I can never resist the remnant bin 😅
This is such a great video. You are a great communicator. Seeing your process has been super helpful (and validating of my own efforts (?!)). The garment was a success ; it is beautiful; but it doesn't work for you and you are OK with that. I find this very liberating. 😀
Thank you. It was beautiful to see how you work.
That was a fascinating journey through your creative process! Thank you! Personally, I think it's absolutely gorgeous, but my opinion is irrelevant; if you don't love it, you won't wear it, so you've done the right thing in donating it to your friend 👍 I'd like to see more from you, so I've just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing 😊
Great video , loved the idea of gifting the shirt . if that wasn’t an option , your fabrics stash probably had some other fabric which could have been used lengthened the sleeves and body . Just would have complicated the look which may not be acceptable to you long term but could still be interesting to see in a video at some point. Cheers great video . Appreciated
It is very inspiring, thank you
I just loved this! I am learning how to improve my wardrobe step by step, and seeing your approach is so helpful. Plus, the magic sewing montage was just… magic!😬🥰
Love this so much. New fan here!!!❤
Great presentation
Incredibly useful to see this process.
You made that look so easy! I am inspired. Thank you.
I love this video! You have given me so many new ideas for future dressmaking. To step outside my comfort zone and not always follow the rules. Your tips on cutting out with a complex pattern to get the material design correct were very useful. Thankyou ❤
What a super video. I loved watching the process and why and how. Thank you 🙏 😊
Fascinating to see a true craftsperson at work
I absolutely love the shirt and I love the video as well. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel :-)
I love it! Love tartan and love be economical with fabric, thank you from Brazil🥰
Thank you so much for rating your creation at the end I really appreciate it and it's very refreshing
I learned a lot from watching and listening to your demo. It was so clear and your explanations and thinking process were very helpful as well. I hope your friend enjoys the beautiful shirt. I enjoy creating as I sew and I think being a little more methodical , as per your demo would help me. Thank you
Thank you for showing this process and sharing your frank assessment of the final outcome!
Good tutorial on making do with what you have. Since you know that you prefer your shirts longer, it could have been combined with a coordinated solid color fabric. Divide the front and back pieces in half lengthwise, putting the solid on the bottom and also for yoke, cuffs, collar and stand.
Much appreciated video! I agree the shirt is not “you” the plaid is too big and loud. These days, shorter (non tuck in shirts) are in style. So, this shirt could be shortened some more to be just a couple off inches below the waistline. That might look nice worn with trousers.
I had my own tartan made over a decade ago , and it was great watching you work with the tartan as I am considering making a Shirt style coat with mine.
Thank you so much for these insights, helps me in planning my next shirt.
I have only just found your site. I Am in Australia. I adore your videos and love listening to you. Im75 years old and have sewn since I was 7 but I so enjoy your videos. Although I will not be signing up for your classes myself I intend to offer to pay for my granddaughters to learn from you in a couple of years once they have finished university as I think you explain the procedures so well Kind regards Carolyn
I loved watching your process so much, so thank you for sharing. 😊. I’m just getting back into attempting garments and am not very good at it, so I definitely need to learn. Your shirt was amazing!
That was pretty incredible to get an adult shirt out of a metre! I'm glad you have a short friend who loves it, too. I've given away projects that didn't work for me. We learn a little with every project, it seems.
There a lot i have learnt here, that you can freely design anything. The shirt is cute and and has a rich texture.
I like the shirt very much. But I totally understand if you wanted it longer
I have 4 yards of gorgeous tartan fabric. I am keeping your video to help me match the pattern. Thank You!
It all looks like magic to me :)
Amazing video…so clear and easy to follow!
So helpful to be guided through all the points to consider - thanks a lot for this learning
When you pointed out that you only had 1.2m of plaid fabric, I was already thinking of possible coordinating fabric scraps for the under collar, and the insides of the collar stand, yoke and cuffs. I’m impressed that you got a whole shirt out of it. Love your workmanship. It’s a beautiful shirt.❤❤❤
I agree with you, do not like the shirt but it's just I am not a plaid shirt fan and it was way to short. However, it would have made a nice vest with a contrasting lining.
Great video! Thank you!
What are you talking about? I think it suits you very well 🙂 Great tips as well, thank you.
My nemesis has been the tartan! Thank you! Now, where’s my black watch tartan?😅❤🇨🇦
Brilliant. I really love how you go about things. The shirt really is lovely and the fabric is also cute but if you don’t love it you won’t wear it. Nice save to give it to a friend. Oh I also love the back yoke detail. It’s so practical but adds a wonderful detail.
Just a tip from someone who loves wool but can't wear it next to my skin(also saves on the expensive wool fabric) Line the collar rise and cuffs with another fabric as they have direct skin contact even with t shirt on. Also if you line the yoke with a slippery fabric,(on the bias as well in this case) it makes pulling the shirt on and off much smoother and it sits across the shouders better as well! Cheers, keep up the excellent content! ❤😁🇨🇦
I love it but I'm with you about length of shirts
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I’ve made clothes I didn’t like but found myself wearing them years later💁♀️..so don’t throw it away. Not enough fabric? Three quarter length or short puffy sleeves are very nice too.
Thanks 🧵🪡📍
❤❤❤thanks you for all thé tips
Great video, thanks.
Interesting
Could you make it a vest? Add length by inserting a complimentary fabric in the waist? Add length in the sleeves with the same complimentary fabric? It would ook beautiful underneath the shirt you wore at the end as a layering piece. Or is t that your personal style.
Wish I could draft my own patterns 😢
Hi, I am battling with making my block because my front bodice is much longer than my back. I have a large bust and upright body making back short. I dont know how to handle this at the side seam. Any tips would be much appreciated. Otherwise I'll keep testing with a toile. Thanks.
In certain circumstances, incorporating a darted bust becomes necessary?
Otherwise, a hem curving down from the sides ( like a trad style shirt hem ).
Often maternity clothes are cut like that, for a different kind of front bump ! 😊
Hard to communicate effectively online - if you're not super experienced, buying a basic commercial adaptable pattern ( Simplicity "Amazing Fit," Butterick "Custom Cup" etc, just g👀gle sewing patterns for larger bust, look out for sales ),
Is worthwhile.
They may not accommodate you specifically, but laying out and tracing shows you how to go about tweaking for issues !!
There are books ( 2nd hand sites?).
Examine the construction of clothes you like.
Good luck hun - my daughter has similar issues, and i appreciate the problem x
Sorry keyboard issues atm.
You will need more than a metre !
Goodwill shops are great for cheap old sheets etc, to make your toile, and to approximate fabric requirement.
My first blouse was really a check table cloth and i wore it all summer.
I just cut around one i had and added a centre contrast bow.
( i was 10, and already fed up with the High Street fashion dictatorship 🤣).
If you’d used a different fabric for the yoke lining and the inside of the cuffs you might have been able to make longer sleeves. I like this shirt but too short sleeves are uncomfortable and look weird. An interesting video nonetheless.
you could have taken a plain fabric for the inside, or combine a plain colour for half of the sleeves
The width of the fabric, was it 60 inches?
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