I used a pattern COVERED in 50 years old TAPE! || Plus size vintage sewing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2024
- I see vintage sewing patterns with old tape on them all the time. The main questions I then get asked is "Can you use a vintage sewing pattern with old tape on it?"
In today's sewing vlog, I take on that very challenge.
I decided to use a plus size 1960's vintage pattern (Simplicity 8591, in a bust 46") that had been taped from top to bottom. How did it go? Stick around and find out.
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The dress is very cute on you. I am binge watching your videos rather than starting a difficult project. Avoidance and procrastination is my best skill.
😂😂😂 yup. Kindred spirit.😊
"It's going to be fine because I have no other choice than for it to be fine"
Hahahah this is brilliant. I love your whole channel!
I have been sewing for 59 years. Last year I learned something that I wish I had learned in my infancy. Instead of licking the end of the thread to make it go through the sewing machine needle, use said spitty finger to 'moisten' the back of the needle. Having done that, it just grabs the thread and pulls it through. (I felt the need to share this because of the black thread difficulty.) I know this is dumb and maybe gross, but I love it.
Excuse me I need to run off and try this right now. For Science!
AAAHHHH THAT WAS SO EASY WHAAAAT
You are my new favourite person on the internet! Thank you thank you thank you! It was so easy! I need to go thread some more needles oh wow
I am telling EVERYBODY about this WOW
I’m going to try this! Genius! My favorite trick so far is to use beeswax lip balm on your lips and then when you lick the thread, the wax will make the end of the thread stiffer and easier to go through the eye. But as stated before, I’m also not going to get up to go find any, and I always have spit available, so….
I do not care. It's brilliant!!!😊😊😊😊😊
WHAT?! That sounds like witchcraft (and I love it). Will have to give it a go next project.
I heard a chime and thought my dishwasher was on the fritz.. I thought my day was ruined with having to make trips to Home Depot. As well as pulling out the dishwasher from under the counter. My wife was watching this video, and the chime I heard was from the washing machine in your video!..
Come for the vintage pattern, stay for the vintage tape peeling
Right, like why is it SO satisfying (and stressful)
Unintentional ASMR
great dress! i have a son who was born on halloween. he has downs syndrome. he will be 49 this halloween and still thinks everyone celebrates his birthday. he expects a shirt, pjs or something i made him with halloween fabric. he has already started inviting people to his house for his suprise birthday party. he is a lot of fun. happy birthday to you early.
Thank you for sharing! Halloween birthdays are the best!
I love it!
I love the Wagnerian theme for the ironing montage. Thank you for sewing AND theater
Yes! 😂
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff : ) It's wonderful to watch live, so many instruments!
Cheers
If you have holes in your fabric from stitches, etc. there's a quick tip for getting rid of them, at least a good part of them. Use some spray starch and a give the spot an ironing, they should disappear. My brother taught me that, he was an EMT and had to change stuff on his uniform at times. Also, you do know the white vinegar trick for hemlines when you change them? Spray along the vinegar along the crease line from where the hem was folded and use the iron again. Crease is gone and nicely flat, and the smell will go away. Can't tell you how many times I've had to adjust hems and stitch holes, eye roll here. Yes, I am short, lol.
Oh dang! Those are some good tips! Thank you!
Genius! Never heard of the vinegar trick! Thank You, Also a fellow shorty ❤
I too hate zippers, yet agreed to change the broken zipper in a family member's jacket. I have regrets. 😩
As an October the 26th baby, I can confirm you are issued a “must love Halloween” card at birth.
October 19th baby and I too was issued the "must love Halloween" card at birth but also got the "must love horror movies" card as well at the same time...I love everything scary and spooky
October 23 here :)
HALLOWEEN BABES UNITE!
October 10th baby here! Yes I got the card, yes I have 2 black cats, and a dog who was actually born on Halloween! As for late night sewing mishaps? I found the more tired I am the more, uhm stupid @#$%ups I also made.
My daughter is October 25th. But not a Halloween baby...She may wear a tiara and ball gown (with combat style boots) to school for her birthday but it's never been a costume...She's been known to glue flowers to her face and wear fairy wings to school because it's Tuesday
I just finished a project with a whole foot of bobbin thread left! I had to send a pic to my daughter, I was so excited!😂😂
THAT is incredible! GOLD STAR!
Do I sew? No, I do not. Not anymore, anyway.
Did I subscribe regardless? Yes, yes I did. Because Stephanie is the Sarcastic Goddess I need in my life!
My love, basting the zipper in by hand saves massive time and heart ache! I know it’s an extra step but after many, many zipper disasters I learned my lesson.
I agree! I also hand baste the seam shut, then iron it open before basting the zipper in. Then rip all the basting out after. Got that trick from Sandra Betzina decades ago.
I used to do that, but got tired of it. Maybe it is time for a return to basting.
There is a product called UNDU that is a temporary adhesive neutralizer. They used to advertise it by removing duct tape from toilet paper. It is archaivally safe.
I have heard of it, but never tried it. I will have to check it out!
When you started whistling the Inspector Gadget theme I was so happy. I used to babysit the sweetest little boy who loved that show and he would get so excited when he heard that song and shout "Hector Padgett!". LOL. Fond memories.
Oh my word! My heart has melted and it is on the floor! Thank you for sharing!
Some of the rare books in my library were...not treated respectfully, in the past, so I sometimes have to remove old tape, and it is SOOOOO satisfying. But sad, because the damage is done. :-(
Bibliophile? Or collector?
Librarian @@rd6203
I love your sewing videos, I hate your screaming goat. I am noise sensitive and often use head-phones when I listen to you, so when I listen to your pleasant and sarcastic voice at Vol. X, I will get my eardrums blown out by your screaming goat. Just a thing to consider 🙂
In Texas the heat warnings have lost all meaning at this point... 😅 Excellent editing btw, very fun! I wonder if down the line people will care about what are modern patterns now, I definitely have taped a lot of them.
OOOO... that is a great question!
It is very cute! And if anyone says anything about your zipper you can just ask them what the heck they doing by getting so close to you. But I'm old and can get away with that kind of stuff.
Right! If they are that close, imm need them to buy me a drink. 😂
@@StephanieCanada 🤣🤣
This is a good style for you. When you do it again, try Xmas or easter. Do a bunnies and duckies version. Or a santa and Xmas trees version.
I appreciate it! I don't know if I will do this exact one again, but I will keep in mind a Christmas theme dress.
A fantastic style for you.
Or. Make it out of linen or silk just because it will feel amazing! YOU are worth silk!
(And, just wash it in the wash. It may lose its shine, but it will be so soft.)
@@ReisigSeeds i hand wash silk and wools in baby shampoo. They come up great
My mom used that pattern when it came out, using stable knits ( non stretchy, but not double knit). I seem to recall she just basted center down and top stitched it in place to avoid the corner puckers
See... TOP stitching! That would've done so much better! ❤
I actually really like this dress on you. Maybe a little bit more attention to detail with the sewing (and a full bust adjustment), but the style is fantastic. I’m so glad you showed us how to use patterns with tape on them and maybe some people will get the message for the future. NO TAPE!
When I make stuff that makes me happy, I don't mind cutting a few corners. As long as it is wearable I am all good!
@@StephanieCanada just teasing. Didn’t mean to offend you. So sorry! 😢
I just discovered that regular kitchen parchment is perfect for ironing over items that can melt such as fusible web, iron-able vinyl, etc. You will love it!
Usually tape dries out so badly that t is easy to remove. However, my sewing teacher (Mrs. French) taught us to never use tape of any kind of tissue patterns. We have darts to make the garment go over our curves (so our finished garment will not look like an oversize pillow case with a neck opening and sleeves).
You teacher did you right!!! And yeah, I know why darts are important, doesn't make me want to sew them any more. 😂
I don’t know where you learned your editing skills, but you are, hands down, making me want to sew more clothes!!!!!!!
eurgh old tape. Vile evil stuff. Your sacrifice of sanity is greatly appreciated.
oh man. Florida getting heat advisories must mean the world really is ending. Love the tiny ghostie make! I needed the giggle.
Yeah, this endeavor didn't make me ANY more excited to find patterns all taped up.
Okay, WTF with the knickers comment! I choked laughing! 😂😂😂😂
Love that dress on you, very flattering, you should definitely make another version. You are one funny lady...I enjoyed the music you played when you started ironing the tape, and your southern belle accent later on was hysterical. Thank you for the laughs, and another great video.
That style looks good on you
That tape peeling is practically ASMR😂. Also, I'm pretty positive I have also said, "but I've already cut it so let's just keep going." It came out cute, btw. 🎉
Thank you!
I love the O Fortuna. I actually made it into a ring tone for certain family members... admittedly looked at my phone to see if they were texting when it started playing in the video.
😂❤😂 Sorry for the scare then!
@@StephanieCanada Its all good, not a scare, just a humorful coincidence ^^
I really like what you chose to do with this. I know it's not the era that you usually like, but it really looks good on you and not way too halloweeny. Like you wouldn't get featured on people of Walmart. I like the contrast too. I never would have thought of using such a high contrast combination but it really turned out well. I learn something new from you every time.
Aww thanks!
So stinking cute!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!! You look adorable in this dress!!! 🧡🖤🧡🖤🕸🦇
Oh thank you!
I was born the day after Thanksgiving, and it does not give me a love of all things fall, but it does give me an incredible love of anything pumpkin. My birthday cake is pumpkin pie.
You're a hoot!😅😂
Early Dec. baby here, Just after Thanksgiving all of the Xmas music makes me grit my teeth and I don't like fall, I like Spring. Hello and sympathies from one fall baby to another. I really like your bird blouse, it has birds😊😊
I can really relate to the sewing boo boos. Story of my sewing like. I have to seam rip often enough.
I have had my share of "spring" Easter themed cakes over the years as i am March 29. And yes I do every 7 year's fall on good Friday. So i understand the themed party for the holidays.
The dress turned out cute!
I absolutely love the dress so much, it's so adorable. It was a joy watching you through the journey of sewing this piece.
Aww thank you! ❤
Love your honesty of a Wobbly sew/ pinning. I love that style of dress - looks great
It looks great! I’ve had the same problem with my needle punching through the fabric before and it always feels like my machine is being overly dramatic because it’s never even heavy denim or canvas.
Dang dramatic sewing machines! 😂
I've always like referring to sewing with a low bobbin as "Playing bobbin chicken."
Yup! And that is exactly what I unintentionally did.
@@StephanieCanadalol you did well, usually I don't know I'm playing until I've already lost.
I am a all nighter sewist.... I love to crank "long hair rock bands" while I do these all nighters.... I find broadcloth is not easy to stitch through. I like this dress too, our figures are similar!
Re: redecorating the shelf without dusting it first -- thank you for showing it's not just me.
Definitely not just you. Although the dust was a paid actor in this film. 😂
Well, it's supposed to be a "Halloween"dress, right? So it just has to look a little bit imperfect... with scars and wrinkles... . Greetings from Germany. Nobody does so funny vintage sewing videos! I really enjoyed it.
EXACTLY! You got it spot on!
Love the dress. Mostly. I love your silly commentary antics❤🙂
Love the nod to "Thriller"
Ohhh I love this dress the pattern is perfection! If only you didn’t live in Florida so you could make the matching coat 😍
DING DING DING we have a winner as to why I didn't waste my time. 😂😂😂
My favorite thing for zippers is wonder tape. It’s very sticky skinny tape that dissolves in water. You put it down on either side and stick them together and the zipper does not pucker. It’s a miracle indeed. I hate things that are disposable but this stuff isthe best.
I’ve heard people use sewing glue sticks, but I haven’t tried that yet. Wonder tape has saved me in a couple rough spots besides zippers. Highly recommend.
This turned out freaking adorable
I had to pause the video and say I LOVE your choice of music!
Aww thanks! I keep trying new things, but then fall back to classical and comical. Guess that is just the opera stage manager in me.
Hi Stephanie! I enjoy you a\so much! Thanks for just jumping in and working things through -- very encouraging and I love your reaction to obstacles, One thing I noticed in this video: you seem to be breathing pretty hard in some of the shots where you're at your machine. Here's hoping you were "just" racing around... please take extra good care of yourself -- we all love and need you. Blessings!
. Enjoyed the video and your sense of humor. Yep gotta love that old style tape. 😂
I really like that dress, i would happily wear it
I am absolutely going to wear it! It just took me a moment to get used to the tent-style silhouette.
I thought the tape would be stickier. You did it the best way
I think it's adorable on you. love it
I adore this dress.
I know this is not a recent episode but I was watching it today and had an epiphany. 😮 I feel it would be a great idea for anyone wanting to reuse a pattern more than once, but also for those taped patterns, such as this. FUSIBLE INTERFACING! Just iron it to the paper. I hate using an original pattern that I love because they inevitably tear. I am totally going to try this myself
This dress looks good and I bet it’s comfortable in the heat. No waist seam is great for air flow.🤣
It is!!!
@@StephanieCanada I'm going to see if I can hack that dress from an a line pattern I have. Tried to buy yours but wasnt quick enough.
We had 31 days of heat advisory here in Arizona. Everyday of July was 110+
OH NO! I am so sorry. I could barely take 2 weeks of it.
@@StephanieCanada it was a record breaking season apparently. Super sucked. The Phoenix metroplex in Arizona is the devil. I hate this heat.
We share the same birthday date - I love it! 😁
BIRTHDAY TWINS!
Love that you use taylors tacks...dont see many you tube sewists using them
It is one of my favorite methods (until I forget to grab one and you can see it mashed in the layers of the back neck....)
The finished product looks good but the addition of the belt made it look great!
Ugh I hate when the fabric does the punchy thing it’s the worst. I’m now pumped for my weekend of spooky sewing
That dress is adorable on you. I love when you make a longer video.
I think that the full-on tape removal kknd of speaks to no, you can't really use a tapey old pattern 😜
Super adorable dress! That silhouette is still not pleasing to most of us, but I think you should give this specific garment a lot more wear, because it's fun and you're rocking it ❤
Dress looks great. The issue with your stitches, I too have a Bernina, you need a new needle. Sometimes they are bad right from the package. Love your videos always a good giggle.
But it worked fine on the white, that was a looser weave. But yes, I may double check that needle. I may just need a new one.
Okay I freaking LOVE your videos! The reveal at the end was beyond adorable, fun and sooo you! I think the way you did the reveal on this video was the best one yet. It showed movement from far away, up close, with and without the belt, the cut of the earrings AND side by side shots was the chef’s kiss!
Love dress. Add feather boa. 🎉
Seriously, this dress looks ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS on you!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
It's so cute on you!!!!
Thank you! ❤❤❤
OMG! SHE'S DOING IT?!
Yup! After many MANY times being asked. 😂
I have an Annie Adams pattern that someone did an FBA on sometime in the last 20 years. And only on one of the two bust pieces. I had to so very carefully cut the tape on the seam line and then tape it back together. Also figured out after cutting that the person cut off the front but 2 inches at an angle.
It took me forever to redraft that piece.
I am so glad I found your channel! I am a similar size to you, and I gave up sewing clothes long ago because I struggled to get anything to alter correctly.
It looks so good. I really need to make a subtle Halloween dress.
Thanks a lot. Your vids always make me feel better. More normal in my way of sewing ;-)) And to be honest, I even love the dust on your shelves (just kidding) Love from Germany 🥰🥰🥰
Aww I am go glad to hear that! And yes, the dust was a paid actor for this moment 😂
I use heat resistant tape. I don’t know how it will be in the long-term, but I like it so far and I iron right over it.
That came out so cute
You cut it wrong, and then music starts playing. ~~~ WWMD What Would Mozart Do? Keep going!! I love how it turned out!
What would MOZART DO?! I am ded..... 😂😂😂
I love this dress! You did the thing and its gorgeous!
Aww thank you!
Hi Steph, the placement of the white panel at the front is very flattering. Me thinks that late night zip sewing is a no, no. I like this dress on you! Sending best wishes from Down Under 💖🌺🌸💐🇦🇺😎
Thanks! Yeah I sorta had a feeling it could all go wrong that late, but I had to trry.
The dress looks nice on you.
Thank you so much!
I've run into that issue with fabric, and swapping to a microtex needle solved it.
I think this is one of the cutest dresses you’ve made. Good challenge.
Aww thanks!
I would have peeled all that old tape off in the first place, after seeing it taped over creases, puckering, peeling...
Surely 3M / Scotch Gift Wrap tape wouldn't do that on a pattern. It doesn't begin to cup or shrink. I have doctored up really old paperback books, inside and outside. Though the paperback qere already old from the get-go, my patch jobs are reaching the 35 year mark and are looking just dandy - which is why I use it. I noticed a few things that I had taped up did better with it than regular cellophane tape. Over time, I used more and more Scotch gift wrap tape with its matte finish to tape other things. And here I tell you that I have "sliced & spread'' a few patterns ...it ages extremely well. So far so good, that the most patterns' tape jobs are only about 20 years old. It folds pretty neatly without cracking. I call it magic tape. I think it may've been on the label at one time in the past because I am not wont to use the word "magic" because of the dark connotations.
I enjoyed your video so much. You made me smile.
It turned out so cute! Late 60's/Early 70's is my jam (even though it's not in the best silhouette on me). You look fab!
It's cute! Well done 👏
Thank you so much!
It is cute cute cute!!!!
Thank you!!!
Bloody brilliant
I know it's later than your usual era, but that looks absolutely amazing on you!
Thank you so much! That is so kind!
Gorgeous ❤
Happy Halloween in August! I too, am an October 30th birthday goul, though quite a bit older than you as I turned 60 last October. You gave me some fun ideas for color blocking as I also have some vintage patterns (1970's, which I LOVE!!! - the decade I grew up) and some pretty weird Halloween fabric cuts! Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your videos.
BIRTHDAY TWINS! And I am glad I provided some ideas for you! Happy sewing!
My dearly loved late mother was another October 30 baby, and yes, she got the Must! Love! Halloween! card at birth (and then passed it on to me, her May baby -- my brother is an Oct 28 baby & got his own.) She would have been 70 this past October, & I just turned 51 this year.
Stephanie, you remind me of my Mum in lots of ways, & she would have adored your channel. :)
Thank you for going through your own personal hell for such a cute dress and a fun video xx
The dress is really cute! Love the I hate darts song😂😂😂
Thank you!
I love it! Thank you for sharing!
It is super cute. Shorten it. I think you’ll like it better. It does have more of a matronly look. Being shorter will help that.
I was thinking that! But then I laughed because that extension was a waste. 😂
So stinky cute!
Thank you!
The pattern companies used to TELL us to use tape to alter the pattern.
I have that pattern. It’s missing the coat collar. Thee easiest piece to replicate from the pic! I’ve got a green/brown plaid wool. Coming soon… I’m starting my first year of teaching, in the coming weeks, so everything else is on hold. 6th Grade!! 🧌
YOU GOT THIS! Have a great school year!
You can't even really tell all that much, unless someone got right in your personal space bubble, that you pieced the front panel. I call that a win.
And if they are that close they better be buying me a drink! 😂
that halloween print is super cute!
I fell in love with it instantly!