Corset Hoodie: Wearability, Tips & Tricks, and SEW-ALONG?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Want to make a corset hoodie of your own? This is the video where I share some of the more mundane yet useful parts of the sewing process, for those of you who are interested in recreating this garment for yourself!
Also, I’m travelling atm, and don’t have time to write a whole lengthy description, so here’s a cut-and-paste from the original video: Take that, Facebook: I'll make it myself! Cider's CORSET HOODIE ads have been popping up left and right in my targeted ads lately (if your algorithm is anything like mine, I am sure you can relate) and I was intrigued by the concept of combining fashion's least and most restrictive garments into one single item, so, well here we are.
Now naturally I had to make my OWN corset hoodie, because why would I give Cider my money when I can make something of higher quality for faster than it'd take to ship to me?! So I start out by looking at what other corset hoodies are out there on the market, which elements I like and which I would rather leave on the cutting room floor (literally, lol) and then I proceed to sew this ridiculous piece of clothing from a combination of two FREE Mood patterns, which I will link below.
What is the resulting garment? Is it historical clothing? Well, obviously not, although with the quasi click-baity title, just wait for all the Historical Costuming folks to jump in to point out that no, my corset hoodie is NOT historically accurate, which, like... duh? It's more along the lines of history-bounding inspired comfort clothing than it is actual historical costuming, although to be fair, I did bind the bottom edge AND floss my corset with a fairly traditional embroidery pattern, so like... 4% Historically Accurate?
If YOU want to recreate your OWN corset hoodie, be sure to check out my Behind the Seams video for this project, I'll be sure to go over my thoughts on several... interesting... steps of the sewing journey, some tips and tricks, stuff like that which will hopefully make your own journey a bit smoother.
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JANUARY SEW-ALONG: yay or nay?! (if YAY, find me on Instagram to stay up to date on the details)
I've already bought the fabric!
Yes i would like to give it a go for my daughter
Dang, January is def too soon, I'll be moving, but I'll likely be adding this to my list, adding a front zipper for sure 😊
Yes please! Yours turned out so good
Yes absolutely!!
The conflict between kinda wanting one (probably with zip at front) but also being a hella novice sewist and worrying about it looking good on me 😂
I mean, that's fair, for sure! If you can find a good deal on some fabric, so you're not sinking too much money on it, it could be a fun project to try your skills at! It's not THAT complicated, but also, you gotta know yourself and if you will enjoy the challenge, or get frustrated if you hit snags (plus, adding a zipper does definitely add another little step in there, and one which I won't be spending too much time on in the Sew-Along)
Sew-along for a corset hoodie? Absolutely! I will admit that when I make the hoodie for myself, I probably will leave that extra ease in the front above the cups just because with my measurements I'm going to need it. 😂 And I absolutely want to turn it into a dress, though perhaps not with sweatshirt fabric for the skirt. Maybe a Jersey knit, keeping with the soft and cozy theme but having it a bit lighter and more swooshy? We'll see what I have in my fabric stash!
Sounds like a great game plan! And better to have (possibly) too much fabric, because you can always trim it off later if it ends up being too baggy!
Hey Shannon! The algorithm hit on your hoodie-video for me and I binged through your channel in the last week. I think you deserve way more subscribers, the quality of your videos is awesome! I’m a knitter, not a sewist, so my favourite was your knit vest, but I now want to know how to sew to make a) a Bilbo Baggins Housecoat and b) this hoodie. I already have a corgi, soo... halfway there? If I ever learn to use a sewing machine, I‘ll rewatch, for now you‘re the background to my Christmas knitting. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos!
Hello, nice to meet you! Glad to hear that I'm keeping you company on your Christmas knitting spree, and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I hope you also found the (rather lengthy) History of Wartime Knitting video, as that'll keep you company for at least a skein!
also, YAY CORGIIIII!! What's yours named? (and how many other variations of that name are nicknames)
@@ShannonMakes I already watched the wartime knitting video! It was awesome, and also really interesting to see a part of the cultural memory from WWII. I‘m German, so our rememberance of wartime propaganda is way different. On a lighter note: the Corgi is called Watson, but also „the dog“ when talking about hin casually so he doesn’t get excited just because we said we still need dog food and - of course - everything that rhymes with it. Also „röggelchen“, german for „little bread roll“ - nobody remembers why :D
I mean, half of Cannelle's nicknames are variations on pastries (little toaster strudel, croissant, etc), so.... I feel ya there. And yes, I can bet there was a whole different version of wartime propaganda on your end, I'd love to learn about it at some point, it must be quite interesting.
@@ShannonMakes lol, I thought your corgi's name was Quenelle, also food related!
*waves in fellow Canadian* I am down for this sew-along! I have the perfect fabrics already in my stash; one thrifted and one leftover from another project, so it's win-win! :D I also wanted to say that I have been watching your videos for a while and your content is always so fun to watch.
Hello!! 🇨🇦⚜️👋 Looking to have you along for the SewAlong, and it sounds like you’re well prepared! Glad that you’ve been enjoying the videos, and thanks for watching! 🥰
Your design modifications were spot on. Very cute indeed.
Thank you! 😊
Hi. A suggestion: If you don't need the width in the bust, you can slash to the seam line creating a triangle to give more width at bottom and not lengthen the shoulder seam.
The sizing issues for the corset might come from the change in fabric. Your terry at 5% stretch compared to their t-shirting at 30-40%.
Your finished sweater looks great and congratulations on working it through.- the tough ones are always great when you come out the otherside
Yes, their ribbed knit does definitely stretch more than my sweatshirt fleece, but even so, it does seem incredibly small… and short?! I have the worlds shortest torso and still had to add some height, so I think it’s a combo of fabric choice and pattern peculiarities!!
Oh this is so cute and I have a Granddaughter that might love this. As soon as I finish my current projects, this is on my radar for a Christmas gift. ❤
Oh, fantastic!! It would definitely make an excellent Christmas gift!
YES!!! Please do a sew along
I would love it ❤
It is happening, I have a bunch of slides and reels on my Instagram with material lists, fabric choices, etc, and more coming out as we progress further in the month of Feb
@@ShannonMakes
Hi shannon,
I was wondering if the videos of the sew along would be saved to your channel, as I could rewatch steps that's I missed or messed up during the sew along.
They will remain on my Instagram for sure. I might put them all into a video for TH-cam, like just copying the reels verbatim one after another into a video, but I'm not sure!
Heck yes, I am so going to make. I was thinking of making one as the online pre-made ones would not fit me.
awesome!! (well, not that Cider's sizes are BS, cuz that's not awesome, but hooray for making your own, custom fit clothing)!!
This such a fun idea. Honestly I hadn’t ever seen till your video. I also like these in-depth behind the scenes videos!
Unfortunately you might get ads for them now, I had another viewer tell me they had never heard of them until after my video, and then they started getting ads 😭😭😭
Also, glad to hear you like the BTS videos ❤️
I really enjoy your “Behind the Seams” videos! It’s got to be a little difficult to decide what to keep and cull when editing when you have so much useful information to share about the project!
I think you do a fantastic job of both the making and the filming of stuff!
And… I think I will try to join in this sew along after all! It’s not really my usual style (which is to say I have none at all 😅 ), and I fear I may be a little old for this look…. But it does look fun and pretty and comfy. Maybe I can figure out my own twist to this. Which is the whole reason why we sew, right?!
Thanks for the inspiration!!! I hope you have a great weekend. 😊
P.S. - I actually turned ON notifications for the TH-cam app and “rang the bell” for your channel today. A first for me… I hate most app notifications! LOL!
Oh wow, as someone else who has NO notifications on my phone, I’m honoured (but also, like… if it gets annoying, plz don’t hesitate to turn back off 🙃). Will be a pleasure to have you for the sew-along, and I have no doubt that you’ll find a way to make this feel appropriately « you »!!
@@ShannonMakes LOL! Thanks for the understanding regarding notifications! I’ve already had to find and adjust the settings! 😂 Hopefully that will suit me. Happy making!!!
3rd version: corset hoodie tunic/overskirt!!!!! (imagine 1915-ish suits with the coat/jacket that is skirted, they also have that blousing effect over the wide belt)
And I would definitelly opt for the zippered (or other front closing method) version as I know I do prefer cardigans to pullovers.
Yea, that's very fair - I imagine I'd like a zippered one too as an alternative :-D And yes, if you go for a corset-hoodie-tunic-overskirt, I'd love to see it as well!!
@@ShannonMakes i prob won't, but the image of it will live rent free in my mind ^^
I can also see this as a duster/long coat. Very medieval vibe.
Oh totally!!
I have been getting and resisting that Cider ad too, and would be super interested in a sew-along over the summer hols!
This freaking cider hoodie!! I’ve been accosted by that ad forever now! This was such a great project, immediately subscribing!
Accosted is literally the perfect word to describe it! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the sub, and I hope you like some of the other content on the channel!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this hoodie...I haven't seen in years and am thinking I just might have to try it again...
Join in the sewalong in February then!
I would love to make one of these, probably with a zip front, as I prefer zip front rather than pull over hoodies, and one of my favorite corseted bodices has a hidden zipper in the front.
Definitely, do it!!
Great job! Fun to watch the process.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰🥰
I'm so down for a sew-along! I already have some fabric, and i even have some embroidery ideas!
Fantastic!!! That's great
Yay! I will go for the zipper in front (hot flashes!). Thanks for all the tips.
Nice!! Definitely make it yours and do what whatever needed in order to suit your needs… I think a zippered version would be fun AND practical!!
Yes sewalong please!
I have a hoodie that wants to be revamped
Noice!!
I'm definitely joining this sew along!
Fantastic, love to hear that!!
I'm absolutely down for a sew along!
Nice!!
Yes yes please do it😃😊😊😊
Yup, hosting it on Instagram (@ShannonMakes) in February, so you've still got a week or so to get the materials!
I've had similar fit/lack of instruction issues with the Mood patterns before. But they're free, so I guess that's the trade 🤷♀️ I'm in for the sew along. What pattern did you use as a base for yardage?
Yea, exactly what I figured - free and fairly size inclusive, so I can't complain.... too much XD I did NOT use a pattern as a base for yardage, I just bought what looked right at the time... I'd say to look at the hoodie yardage and then add just a bit more for the back part of the corset bodice. And if you're planning on doing the inner and outer fabric of the SAME fabric, then add even a bit more again? Great question, sorry I have a crap answer for it atm!!
3:35 Yeah I had issues with it fitting for a different mood pattern as well. I sewed one of their dress patterns and it did not claim to need a zipper but it most certainly does. It fits but is a bit tight and hard to get on. I did measure and round up just in case and yet still. I guess maybe it's just a common issue with their patterns? I don't know, it was my first time using one.
I've had someone who uses a lot of Mood patterns say that the quality of the patterns really depends heavily on who wrote it, because they have several people on their team who do patterns, and my friend even knows who's patterns she likes, and who's patterns she needs to be a bit wary/skeptical of!!
@@ShannonMakes That makes sense
I'm actually in the planning stages of making a crochet version of this project? I think it's such a fun concept but I don't sew. :D
Oh wow, that’s gonna be so cool!!
This is a great addition to your first video on the topic. I wonder if you could upcycle an old oversized hoodie from the thrift store for this project.
I strongly think that you could, but it would probably have to be fairly big, and you might need to add a bit of extra fabric in the back, because the back part has two layers - the back of the corset AND the back of the sweatshirt panel (the “modesty panel” as it were), which might eat up too much fabric if you're only using a thrifted sweatshirt, but you could definitely find a way to be creative about it and do some piecing in a complimentary color!
Sign me up for a sew-along! 😍😍
lovely!! come join me over on IG, and I'll make some announcements as we get closer to the date and I get more details!
I've been making a coat from a free mood pattern and I had the same problem with the instructions just stopping. I had to make up the last bit, which is fine but not good I'd you're new to sewing.
Yes, I've heard from a few other ppl too that Mood patterns specifically have taught them to read through the entire instructions before deciding if they want to commit to sewing that particular one. I guess we can't complain too much, it IS a free pattern after all....
I really enjoyed this, and your other ‘corset’ video, count me in for the sewalong! For the lacing, is there any reason why you wouldn’t use non elasticated laces? I know I won’t be tight lacing the corset part, but it seems like maybe you wouldn’t get as much hold with elastic.
Because the elastic allows me to slip it on over my head and not need to adjust the laces afterwards. If it was non-elastic lace, I'd need to keep them very loose to get them on, and then retighten them after was all settled on my body, and that's more work than I'm looking for in a hoodie!!
Im not good with patterns but may flip and mash-up a hoodie i dont use. Hmmm……🤔
Just be aware that because the back has two layers (the corset layer, plus the regular back of the sweatshirt that forms the "modesty panel") it will use a bit more fabric than a normal hoodie. I'm not saying it's impossible - not at all! Just mentioning it will use a bit more fabric than a normal hoodie, so plan accordingly!
@@ShannonMakes good thinking. Id probably sketch, research, video input then ruin it. Lol. Never hurts to try then learn to repair it….somehow.
@@BelindaTOV Or go with a zip-front version, so no extra modesty panel is required.
@@sonipitts yes, i have hoodies i dont use because im not a fan of hoodies. So, hacking one up with the zipper will be my first goal. :)
Hey Shannon. Question: How do You clean your hoodie? Because with the boning it probably isn't going in the washing machine (or is it)? (I never made something with boning before and I don't want to have a bad awakening and be prepared beforehand)
I don't tend to wash my hoodies very often, which definitely factored into my thought process in the construction, but I am in fact planning on washing it with the boning in there - it IS just plastic after all, so it shouldn't damage the boning. And the flossing should help hold it in place so it doesn't wiggle around and damage the fabric. BUT I am planning on putting it in one of those mesh bags for protection in the wash, plus I air dry most of my clothing anyways, so it won't go through the dryer!
Did the ads finally stop tho?
LOLLLL I haven't seen many for this garment, but I DO keep getting other CIDER ads 💀💀💀
Do you have any advice on altering an existing hoody into a corset hoody? I love this.
I will be making one for my daughter-in-law out of a hoody she rarely wears anymore. Upcycling something boring into something fun.
I’d say, just be aware that because the back has two layers (the corset layer, plus the regular back of the sweatshirt that forms the "modesty panel") it will use a bit more fabric than a normal hoodie. I'm not saying it's impossible to do this from an existing one - not at all! Just mentioning it will use a bit more fabric than a normal hoodie, so plan accordingly!
@@ShannonMakes thank you