Patterns used to have these all-in-one front and back facing pieces but the directions were different and more difficult. This lady has made it possible to do it much better and make our own facing any time we want.
Oh my gosh! This makes so much sense! This should be an industry standard. I was super against facings for that exact reason so I was lining everything! I love this! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
So glad it was helpful!! I actually even have a vintage blouse pattern with an all-in-one facing, though it was for a top with no opening for a zipper and constructed differently (hand sewing on the shoulders or somewhere---pftttt no thanks). And several of my vintage RTW dresses have them, but definitely not everything. It should be more prevalent!
This is the method I used for my wedding dress according to the pattern instructions but I had such a frustrating time of it because they weren't very good instructions. A full year later, NOW I understand what I even did with that dress! It makes so much sense now!
That's the worst when you're doing something but don't understand why, so you can't figure out how to do it again! One of the reasons I did this tutorial hoping it would help someone. 😁
I was literally looking for this kind of video ! Finally someone ACTUALLY adressing the issue of those tiny neckline/shoulder facings that are flipping and not that neat!
@@NinaKeilin I have a RTW top from the 50s or early 60s with those separate armhole facings, brand name is Miss Pat California. (I might have others but I was literally just ironing those the other day, so it's top of mind.) Let's blame Miss Pat. lol
this is great, I have drafted all in one facings before, but I love your clear instructions and explanations. Plus the tip about trimming 1/8 inch off will definitely ensure a smoother result for me next time!
Just recently found your channel. I have been sewing for a long time but didn't really know what I was doing. Recently, last couple of years, I am diving into getting good sewing techniques and habits. Your videos, really, really help me and the way you explain and show how and why, helps me get to the ah hah moment. Thank you. Will continue to keep watching.
I used to follow your blog under the previous name via RSS feed. Well the feed failed a while back, and it only just managed to self-repair, just in time to find you here. :) I had started reading your blog for the posts regarding the vintage pants with the zipper in the pocket. I'd love to see how to convert a regular pants pattern, either front zipper fly or side zipper, into a pattern that has zipper in the pocket. I'm not really flexible enough to deal with a side zipper some days, and sometimes you just want a smoother front than you get with a zipper in the center.
My god it actually started working again?!! I could never get the RSS feed sorted out after it stopped showing up on Feedly years ago and just gave up hope that it would ever come back. Just in time for probably few people to even be using RSS still. 🤣 But glad you are, and found me here as a result!
(Sorry catching up on comments while I was out of town.) Thanks so much for following! I think you could do it with short sleeves... I worked it out with cut-on sleeves and did a mini mini version to make sure it works-- as in, about 4" big, ha ha. It's a brilliant technique!
Hi Tasha , I am a viewer of ClosetHistorian channel for years and she recommended you , so here I am and very pleased indeed, I subscribed cause I intend to visit you regularly.Kind regards from Holland.
Definitely much easier to see what's going on here than The Closet Historian's geode dress. And well explained! Love how you consider how multiple methods might impact how you use this one. Glad she sent us! :) I need to poke around for more videos.
As a newbie ive just made my very own pattern. I thought id have to fully line it... urgh. You've just made things so much easier. Although 2 other fabrics ive chosen are slightly transparent so will have to fully line. Thank you so much. Ive set myself a task of 7/8 dresses with different necklines, waists and skirt shapes. All pretty basic but to me scary for our holidays abroad ❤
Hi Tasha, thanks so much for this video. This is fabulous! I just tried it on a cute little top I'm making for my 4 year old granddaughter. The fabric is double gauze, and your facing method worked a treat. Im going to be looking for more ways I can use this from now on. 👌
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled this worked out so well for you. It's such a great method. Coincidentally I'll actually be sewing something in double gauze for the first time soon. ☺️
Thank you so much! I was lost watching those other videos on how to sew a facing onto a dress. It was complicated I thought. But you made it easy. I'm going to follow your TH-cam channel
Great tutorial! I learned a cheeky tip from Suzy Furrer regarding trimming facings and under collars. Instead of trimming you can crumple the pattern piece and smooth it out. The leftover creases make the facing just slightly smaller doing the same job as the trimming. I'd also love to see how you do a lapped zipper. 😀
Wouldn't probably help if you're someone who irons their tissue religiously each time to get out wrinkles, but I'm not that person. 🤣 Noted on the lapped zipper, definitely on my list for sometime!
I made a sleeveless dress with facings that required some very awkward connecting of the shoulder seam, including some hand stitching. After finishing it, I realised I could have used the burrito method, but this seems a much easier method than that. Will give this a try next time.
i have been struggling with my facing for 2 to 3 days, ripping out, sewing again. I have just seen your video and it shows exactly what to do. I also see that you are left handed like me and it makes life easier to understand. Thank you for this video. I have also had to enlarge my pattern by two sizes, so i hope it will work out when i have done what you have shown me. Also I would like to ask you where you bought your tracing paper roll and how wide it is. Thank you again. Mary
Hi Mary, sorry just catching up on comments since I was on vacation a week and had a lot going on. I have a link to the tracing paper rolls I use in the description of this video. You can buy it by the box which I do or find just a few rolls. It's very helpful. Glad this video helped!
You're welcome! It's actually a giant custom cutting mat that I got to cover my entire table, you can read more about it in my old blog post! There's oilcloth fabric underneath it. 😊 tashacouldmakethat.com/2016/06/creating-my-dream-cutting-table-for-sewing/
This is so great, but unfortunately I got too excited and sewed the colour blocked bodice to the rest of the dress. I don't think I can get the whole dress through that armhole, even though my side and back seams are open. Or can I? I am still tempted to try it. Is it too late once the bodice is on Tasha?
Thank you for the great explanation! Would you possibly make a video for sewing buttonholes with a buttonhole foot on bulky seams? I know, very specific lol. I’ve had several instances where my buttonhole foot stops moving because it’s near a thicker seam. It ends up permanently damaging my fabric and is impossible to rip out. Would love to hear your tips on this!
Thanks! And you're right, that's super specific, ha ha! I'm honestly not sure if I have much help to offer in that regard since I don't tend to do buttonholes in heavy fabrics (like if I'm making a coat, I'm usually doing bound buttonholes). I think there may be some tips for using tissue as a layer to help underneath though I haven't tried it. 😊
@@tashacouldmakethat I’ll look into that tip, thank you! Mostly I have trouble making button holes on the waistband of jeans since they tend to be close to seams. Maybe I just need a better buttonhole foot? Anyway, thanks again!
@@saranatalie13 hm, I don't tend to have too much problem with mine with jeans, but maybe it's just my buttonhole foot! (Though it picks other times to be annoying lol.) If the foot is hanging off the edge of the fabric in any way at the center front though, you can put something folded up (business card, fabric, and official Hump Jumper, etc) to bring it to the same level, so it doesn't falter at the start. Sorry if that's something you already knew, just was the other thing I thought of in relation to jeans on buttons. :)
Thank you! I'm not certain but I think that was the part where I was understitching the armhole facing area? It'll make more sense once you're doing it, but when you understitch, you'll need to understitch from the armhole opening on the front up as far as you can towards the shoulder, and then separately understitch from the armhole opening on the front up to the shoulder again.
Love your tutorials!! Question; So I am guessing the shoulder seams just stay the way they are after pulled thru? Would you secure them or stitch across (stitch in ditch style or other?) Thanks!
Thanks! No need, the shoulders really just stay put. And I’ve actually done this same construction method for a cut on sleeve with a lined bodice (so meaning the shoulder area is muchhh longer). And just the sleeve and neckline seams are enough for the lining to stay put, and no need to attach the shoulders in any way. 😊
Absolutely! The method would be a bit different if there’s no closure in that neckline. Check out my recent tutorial on that! th-cam.com/video/aCFqGhc8whU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bcN6T-zsiAVzZhR_
Great video!! I’m wondering if you’d be able to do this on something like a sheath dress that doesn’t have a separate bodice piece- I.e. can you pull the whole back piece through the shoulders. I’m sure it would depend on the thickness of the fabric? Maybe it just might take more finagling? Thanks again so much!
Thanks! You are right on, you absolutely can! I did it on a dress with an elastic waist and no waistband, and it was a choooore to pull it all the way through, but it worked! Definitely a bit more finagling, but do-able!
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Check the description for a link to the fabric I used for the dress I'm wearing. 😍
My goodness! Why don’t they do this now? Clearly, “modern” methods not always better. Thank you…this is genius and makes so much more sense.
Patterns used to have these all-in-one front and back facing pieces but the directions were different and more difficult. This lady has made it possible to do it much better and make our own facing any time we want.
Thats one of the clearest instructional videos I've seen, thank you!
I sure wish I would have seen this video a week ago BUT I'm so glad I did today.
This is such a well explained video. And it's so relaxing to watch.
This is really the beginning of a new life... THANK YOU
Awesome! A separate facings-free life! 😂👏🏼
Both your personal & teaching styles are so elegant ♥︎
Thanks so much! 🥰
Oh my gosh! This makes so much sense! This should be an industry standard. I was super against facings for that exact reason so I was lining everything! I love this! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
So glad it was helpful!! I actually even have a vintage blouse pattern with an all-in-one facing, though it was for a top with no opening for a zipper and constructed differently (hand sewing on the shoulders or somewhere---pftttt no thanks). And several of my vintage RTW dresses have them, but definitely not everything. It should be more prevalent!
I’m using this plan for my doll clothes. Absolutely excellent!!!
Yay, thank you!
I love how you teach! Very clear and clam.
Thank you! 😊
This is the method I used for my wedding dress according to the pattern instructions but I had such a frustrating time of it because they weren't very good instructions. A full year later, NOW I understand what I even did with that dress! It makes so much sense now!
That's the worst when you're doing something but don't understand why, so you can't figure out how to do it again! One of the reasons I did this tutorial hoping it would help someone. 😁
@@tashacouldmakethat absolutely! I loved the finish and its such a good method. Can't wait to try it with a new dress or two sometime.
I know this technique and sewn it several times. It's neat and nice. Thanks for the reminder.
Has anyone ever used this method on say a V-neck top? I’m going to make a muslin and try it out!
This is one of the best sewing tips I’ve seen in a very long time! Thank you! And your dresses are vintagely lovely!
Thanks! Glad this was helpful for you!
Your tutorial is excellent.
Many thanks!
Fantastic tutorial! I have done this before but needed a refresher and you nailed it.
Hello from Portugal. Thanks so much! Enjoyed!
I was literally looking for this kind of video ! Finally someone ACTUALLY adressing the issue of those tiny neckline/shoulder facings that are flipping and not that neat!
Thanks for this video and new way to make and sew sleeveless dresses much better!
You are so welcome! Hope it proves helpful.
That’s so nice!! I’m excited to try this
I like your videos. Clear and detailed instructions.
Thanks so much!
Very good tutorial. Can you imagine a dress with those skimpy separate armhole facings?
Thanks! Believe I've only done it on a blouse in the past. And I have a couple of vintage tops with them. Nooo thanks.
I guess you could still tack them down, but they’re just silly! I don’t think I’ve seen them even on vintage garments. Unless homemade.
@@NinaKeilin I have a RTW top from the 50s or early 60s with those separate armhole facings, brand name is Miss Pat California. (I might have others but I was literally just ironing those the other day, so it's top of mind.) Let's blame Miss Pat. lol
Miss Pat California. So fifties!
Beautifully done and clear instructions!
Thank you so much!
Thanks sooo much for sharing this video!❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome!
this is great, I have drafted all in one facings before, but I love your clear instructions and explanations. Plus the tip about trimming 1/8 inch off will definitely ensure a smoother result for me next time!
Thanks!! That trimming is such a small but critical step to make it lay nicely!
So then when lining it up do we center the facing so 1/8” of bodice extends beyond the facing?
Brilliant!
Thanks!
Very helpful ❤❤
Great trick! Thank you, Tasha! I love the fabric 😍
Thanks so much! I love that fabric. 😍
Thanks for making that so clear and easy to understand!
I try! 😁❤️
This is brilliant, dead brilliant. Loving that fabric too! And the ribbon accent really works!
Thanks, I love those ribbon accents!
Fabulous tutorial!!
(Sorry, catching up on comments while I was out of town) Thank you!!
Thank you that's a game changer, the dress pattern is supper cute ❤
You’re so welcome 😊
Thanks for making this video. This video has helped me so much.
Brilliantly explained! Thank you!
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
What a fantastic tutorial. I'm so glad i found your page.can't wait to watch more of
Your content
Thank you so much!
Wow!! That is fabulous! Thank you so much for such a lovely and easy to understand tutorial!!! I will never sew separate facings again. Woot Woot!!!
Woo hoooo, happy to help!
Wow I love this, thanks
You've very welcome! And welcome to the channel. ☺️
I never seen anyone teach this before! Mind blown!
Absolutely genius!
That is brilliant! A perfect way to deal with facings. I'm saving this one!
Glad you liked it!
Love your tips ❤
Glad you like them! ☺️
Perfection.
Thank you!!
Such a great sewing hack tutorial, million thanks. Completely life changer 😆
You’re so welcome!
Love this! What a fantastic idea!!!
Thanks, hope it comes in handy!
Amazing tutorial! Thanks so much for being a wonderful presenter 😃
My pleasure, glad you're enjoying my videos. 😊
❤ thank you
You're welcome 😊
Just recently found your channel. I have been sewing for a long time but didn't really know what I was doing. Recently, last couple of years, I am diving into getting good sewing techniques and habits. Your videos, really, really help me and the way you explain and show how and why, helps me get to the ah hah moment. Thank you. Will continue to keep watching.
Welcome!! So glad you're finding my channel helpful. 🥰
I used to follow your blog under the previous name via RSS feed. Well the feed failed a while back, and it only just managed to self-repair, just in time to find you here. :) I had started reading your blog for the posts regarding the vintage pants with the zipper in the pocket. I'd love to see how to convert a regular pants pattern, either front zipper fly or side zipper, into a pattern that has zipper in the pocket. I'm not really flexible enough to deal with a side zipper some days, and sometimes you just want a smoother front than you get with a zipper in the center.
My god it actually started working again?!! I could never get the RSS feed sorted out after it stopped showing up on Feedly years ago and just gave up hope that it would ever come back. Just in time for probably few people to even be using RSS still. 🤣 But glad you are, and found me here as a result!
Great instructions, great video. I've replayed a few times to make sure I remember all the steps. Brilliant- thank you 💜💐💜
Wonderful tutorial! Thanks for the great tips, Tasha!!!
You are so welcome, and thank you!
Love your dress with green trim and bow!
Thank you!! Just finished that one in my previous video. 😊
@@tashacouldmakethat yup, watched it! Love!
I will use this. Thank you
You're welcome!
Awesome video!
This is amazing!
(Sorry, catching up on comments while I was out of town) Thanks!!
Love your channel, your content, your style and your sense of humor. Glad TH-cam recommended you to me.
Thanks so much, and welcome! Glad it recommended my channel to you. 😊
Very beautifully made. Thank u. My first time finding u today
Thank you, welcome to the channel! 😊
This is brilliant and thankyou!! I was close to binning the blouse and now it's almost there.I had sewn the side seams too soon!😀
Easy to follow! I'm here 'cause Bianca said so.
Hmmm.... I'm wondering if a light weight short sleeve could be burrito-ed in that???
(Sorry catching up on comments while I was out of town.) Thanks so much for following! I think you could do it with short sleeves... I worked it out with cut-on sleeves and did a mini mini version to make sure it works-- as in, about 4" big, ha ha. It's a brilliant technique!
Very good video, thanks a lot!!
You're very welcome!
Genius
Great tutorial. You explain it so clearly!!
Thanks so much!
Super!!!❤
I remember doing this in the 60s.. it the Bishop method. I took a course in the Bishop method. If you can find her book I highly recommend it
What the f David Blaine, this is literally magical, thank you for an excellent video!!!!
Hi Tasha , I am a viewer of ClosetHistorian channel for years and she recommended you , so here I am and very pleased indeed, I subscribed cause I intend to visit you regularly.Kind regards from Holland.
Thanks for following her recommendation, and welcome to my channel! 😊
Thanks so much for Sharing
Love it.
Definitely much easier to see what's going on here than The Closet Historian's geode dress. And well explained! Love how you consider how multiple methods might impact how you use this one.
Glad she sent us! :) I need to poke around for more videos.
(Sorry, catching up on comments while I was out of town) Glad it was helpful, thanks for coming over to my channel! 😊
Excellent! Thank you!😻
You’re very welcome!
What a great idea!! I just found you from instagram. Subscribed!!
Yay! Thank you!
Awesome
Thanks!
Really enjoy watching. Your channel and makes and learning new tips and techniques Tasha. Thanks for your contributions 😊
As a newbie ive just made my very own pattern. I thought id have to fully line it... urgh. You've just made things so much easier. Although 2 other fabrics ive chosen are slightly transparent so will have to fully line. Thank you so much. Ive set myself a task of 7/8 dresses with different necklines, waists and skirt shapes. All pretty basic but to me scary for our holidays abroad ❤
Excellent video! Thank you for making this so straightforward and approachable.
So glad it was helpful, thanks!
Absolutely brilliant, just found your channel so I’ll be watching everything x
Thanks, welcome to my channel! 😊
Hi Tasha, thanks so much for this video. This is fabulous! I just tried it on a cute little top I'm making for my 4 year old granddaughter. The fabric is double gauze, and your facing method worked a treat. Im going to be looking for more ways I can use this from now on. 👌
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled this worked out so well for you. It's such a great method. Coincidentally I'll actually be sewing something in double gauze for the first time soon. ☺️
Thank you so much! I was lost watching those other videos on how to sew a facing onto a dress. It was complicated I thought. But you made it easy. I'm going to follow your TH-cam channel
You are so welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful! Welcome to the channel. 😊
Life changing!!! I absolutely LOVE all your videos. Thank you so much : )
You are so welcome, and thank YOU so much! 😊
Great tutorial! I learned a cheeky tip from Suzy Furrer regarding trimming facings and under collars. Instead of trimming you can crumple the pattern piece and smooth it out. The leftover creases make the facing just slightly smaller doing the same job as the trimming.
I'd also love to see how you do a lapped zipper. 😀
Wouldn't probably help if you're someone who irons their tissue religiously each time to get out wrinkles, but I'm not that person. 🤣
Noted on the lapped zipper, definitely on my list for sometime!
Megan Neilsen patterns use this method. Her beautiful "Reef" is a bias-cut with burrito method facing, and divine to wear.
Thank you so much for this video I will try that I just didn’t know how to do it. Thank you so much again ❤
You're welcome, enjoy!
Thank you for a great tutorial. Can't wait to try this with my next sleeveless dress 😍
You’re welcome 😊
Just what I needed and so beautifully explained! 😀 I subscribed!
Welcome!!
On 11.33 blunt tweezers can help a lot
Great tutorial, thank you a lot ❤️
Thank you for the wonderful tip I will saving this video your amazing 🤩
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!!
So helpful! I’m so glad you shared this! I opted to leave off the sleeves of a blouse pattern without facings and this is great!
Thank you very much Tascha! What a brilliant idea , I love the way you teach us so useful tips! ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
This is brilliant! Thank you! I just discovered your channel and so happy I did!😊
Welcome, I'm happy you did too. 😊
Ok I’m subscribing
I made a sleeveless dress with facings that required some very awkward connecting of the shoulder seam, including some hand stitching. After finishing it, I realised I could have used the burrito method, but this seems a much easier method than that. Will give this a try next time.
Can you give tips on how to sew the notch callor
I don't sew very many notched collars (they aren't my preference to wear/sew) but if I do one in the future I'll try to show it.
i have been struggling with my facing for 2 to 3 days, ripping out, sewing again. I have just seen your video and it shows exactly what to do. I also see that you are left handed like me and it makes life easier to understand. Thank you for this video. I have also had to enlarge my pattern by two sizes, so i hope it will work out when i have done what you have shown me. Also I would like to ask you where you bought your tracing paper roll and how wide it is. Thank you again. Mary
Hi Mary, sorry just catching up on comments since I was on vacation a week and had a lot going on. I have a link to the tracing paper rolls I use in the description of this video. You can buy it by the box which I do or find just a few rolls. It's very helpful. Glad this video helped!
Thanks for the tutorial! Under the supplies section, can you add a link to the cutting mat that you use? ❤😁
You're welcome! It's actually a giant custom cutting mat that I got to cover my entire table, you can read more about it in my old blog post! There's oilcloth fabric underneath it. 😊 tashacouldmakethat.com/2016/06/creating-my-dream-cutting-table-for-sewing/
Like this!
Thanks!
This is so great, but unfortunately I got too excited and sewed the colour blocked bodice to the rest of the dress. I don't think I can get the whole dress through that armhole, even though my side and back seams are open. Or can I? I am still tempted to try it. Is it too late once the bodice is on Tasha?
Thank you for the great explanation! Would you possibly make a video for sewing buttonholes with a buttonhole foot on bulky seams? I know, very specific lol. I’ve had several instances where my buttonhole foot stops moving because it’s near a thicker seam. It ends up permanently damaging my fabric and is impossible to rip out. Would love to hear your tips on this!
Thanks! And you're right, that's super specific, ha ha! I'm honestly not sure if I have much help to offer in that regard since I don't tend to do buttonholes in heavy fabrics (like if I'm making a coat, I'm usually doing bound buttonholes). I think there may be some tips for using tissue as a layer to help underneath though I haven't tried it. 😊
@@tashacouldmakethat I’ll look into that tip, thank you! Mostly I have trouble making button holes on the waistband of jeans since they tend to be close to seams. Maybe I just need a better buttonhole foot? Anyway, thanks again!
@@saranatalie13 hm, I don't tend to have too much problem with mine with jeans, but maybe it's just my buttonhole foot! (Though it picks other times to be annoying lol.) If the foot is hanging off the edge of the fabric in any way at the center front though, you can put something folded up (business card, fabric, and official Hump Jumper, etc) to bring it to the same level, so it doesn't falter at the start. Sorry if that's something you already knew, just was the other thing I thought of in relation to jeans on buttons. :)
Thank you for an excellent tutorial! Can you tell me what you meant buy see the “armhole as far as you can”… going both ways?
Thank you! I'm not certain but I think that was the part where I was understitching the armhole facing area? It'll make more sense once you're doing it, but when you understitch, you'll need to understitch from the armhole opening on the front up as far as you can towards the shoulder, and then separately understitch from the armhole opening on the front up to the shoulder again.
Hi are the weights you use bought from a hardware shop? Love this tutorial ❤️
Thanks! Yes just from the hardware store, and with a holder my dad made to my specifications. 🙂
Love your tutorials!! Question; So I am guessing the shoulder seams just stay the way they are after pulled thru? Would you secure them or stitch across (stitch in ditch style or other?) Thanks!
Thanks! No need, the shoulders really just stay put. And I’ve actually done this same construction method for a cut on sleeve with a lined bodice (so meaning the shoulder area is muchhh longer). And just the sleeve and neckline seams are enough for the lining to stay put, and no need to attach the shoulders in any way. 😊
WONDERING...If I use a stretch fabric, could I do this with a dress without a zipper?
Absolutely! The method would be a bit different if there’s no closure in that neckline. Check out my recent tutorial on that! th-cam.com/video/aCFqGhc8whU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bcN6T-zsiAVzZhR_
@@tashacouldmakethat thanks so much for the additional link.
Great video!! I’m wondering if you’d be able to do this on something like a sheath dress that doesn’t have a separate bodice piece- I.e. can you pull the whole back piece through the shoulders. I’m sure it would depend on the thickness of the fabric? Maybe it just might take more finagling?
Thanks again so much!
Thanks! You are right on, you absolutely can! I did it on a dress with an elastic waist and no waistband, and it was a choooore to pull it all the way through, but it worked! Definitely a bit more finagling, but do-able!
I'm not positive but I think you could use this method of construction to make the front and back bodice fully lined?
Yep I can’t remember if I mentioned that in the video but you can absolutely do this same technique with a full lining, I’ve done it!