Hi I'm Rachael! I'm from Dallas, graduated from El Centro with degrees in apparel design and pattern design, and now work as a pattern maker in the fashion industry. I make pattern drafting, sewing, DIY, crafting, and fashion videos! Check out my vlog channel for more behind the scenes and daily life!
Can you use tear away stabiliser when gathering? I’m having a major issue with my machine eating chiffon while trying to gather and even straight stitch. Any advice on how to help?
Thank you for your video. I appreciate those who go through the trouble of making videos and I especially like to be able to stop and start the video as I try out new skills.
Damnit...I'm spending more money on fabric with all the screw-ups. I could have just bought the friggin shirt at this point. I'm starting to think that making clothes isn't for me....😮💨😮💨
@@TheAwlNighter1 is there anyway you could show us how to do it in that scenario? Or write it out? Im just a little confused but everything else was explained perfectly! Im still just getting into the world of patternmaking:) If i could assume i would guess you would use the pivot technique after the relocation to true your dart legs? Appreciate you very much!
@AtelierDSD with either technique, you will need to true your dart legs. I have a video called "how to true darts" that may help you. With the slash and spread method you will need to put a piece of paper under the hole/need dart and tape it so you can create the dart intake. Watch that video and let me know if you have more questions!
2 things, firstly I made my own ham because I thought they were stupidly expensive for what they are. I bought the wool fabric from a thrift store in the guise of wool pants and then stuffed it myself. I sew bags and purses and this has worked well for me. Secondly, being new to garment sewing, my mistake was to cut the dart area and sew with the seam allowance, thus making the dart longer. Thank you for showing me my error.
Why does every single elastic waistband video fast forward over the part where they are actually putting the elastic in the waistband with the safety pen? I have no idea what they're doing. And everyone just assumes you know what they're doing but no video actually explains it.
lol R.I.P i got pintuck feet in an all-feet kit and THEN i found out i need the double needle, got that, THEN now i am learning that i need the ridge/bump thing (AND my needles came with feet -didn't even mention they did) so now i have alot of pintuck feet and need to make a bump-attachment... I'll make one from a tin can. This tutorial is very well-made and thorough though!, thank you, it is easy to follow for my endeavors of FINALLY getting to make my thing!. EDIT: AND i need to get a shabby thing for a second spool of thread...i am sure i can make a shabby thing for the thing...damn things!, i wish my machine came with the thing!. (nvm it did oops) well...still learning alot of things, my desire to pintuck has me on a journey that is for-sure.
Not crazy at all! Gutterman is a better quality thread than alot of the cheaper ones you find at craft stores. The cheap thread is already fuzzy and balling up before you put it in the machine!
I picked apart seams on one of my blouses. It was both relaxing and satisfying, picking out the seams. I realize it is not necessary to pick it apart. I wasn't planning on wearing it again, and picking it apart was a final goodbye. It also gave me insight on the construction on this shirt. It is an old worn-out shirt that I don't wear any longer. I've also gained a few extra pounds and need to add a size. I love this video because it is informative. The collar seemed wonky on paper. I will try again using interfacing and your tips.
