Here at Closet Core Patterns, we believe that sewing has the power to transform your life, not just your closet. We design elevated, perennial sewing patterns to help you create the clothes of your dreams, and a richer, more sustainable alternative to the fast fashion funnel. Through personal experience, we’ve learned that sewing is a secret gateway to self-love, self-care and self-confidence, and wherever you are in your sewing practice, we want to help enhance your skills so you feel empowered and inspired to design and sew a wardrobe that is uniquely and utterly you.
This video is so perfect! A mix of plans and finished makes, solids and prints, separates and dresses- really enjoyed it. Only negative is that I sprinted to buy the leek fabric and it was long gone 😂
I enjoyed this video so much Heather! I am a Crew unlimited member who is finding herself with way too little time to sew due to family intense challenges. That said I still am enjoying my membership very much and hope I can catch up with my sewing dreams soon. I am in love with the Market fabrics - especially the Leek and the Chard. Hope they will be coming back. Thank you for all you do. Nirmala
Hugs to you Heather. I remember when you were just starting out. I read your blogs religiously. It's fun to see how excited you are about your sewing and how far you've come as a business woman.
Thanks for the video! In the most recent Fold Line video they mentioned the Trend Patterns TPC7 Pleated Shoulder Dress. The pleats are insane on that dress, although that may not be what you are looking for. It is worth having a look at the style as it a very unique pattern.
I love that mango Terrazzo! I had such a hard time choosing a color for mine, they are all gorgeous. I’m planning to sew it soon in the cobalt with lime ties! Have you seen the Garden Dress by Frux Studio? It’s a dream with all those tucks and definitely on my list for fall.
I love my Rome series - Cielo dress, Fiore skirt, Pietra pants. You really got the fitting right for the size 14-32 range IMO. Waiting for the next sale to purchase more patterns.
Absolutely love your makes and plans! So much colour, so fun 😍 I think the perfect pattern for the black poplin would be the new Frux Studio Garden dress! 🤩
It's inspiring to see sewists being playful! The leeks dress is so fun. I'm obsessed with the Terrazzo dress and just bought some lightweight organic cotton to make it. For the black fabric, you mentioned pin tucks? The Page dress by Elbe Textiles would be a great transition dress from summer to autumn piece, as you could layer it.
So fun, Heather! Love to hear your plans and be inspired for my own. I like that Ashton a lot too -- there's something about it. Covering bra straps definitely helps! I'm planning to start making a Mica this weekend. OMG....the leek fabric!
So happy to be a Core Crew Member! Heather you are dead on about the Sepia Pants. I’ve made it three times. One of my favorites! Closet Core keep you amazing patters and videos coming!
very similar to the feed sack dresses,I remember my mother made me "pillowcase" dresses also... if/when sheets wore out or she found pillowcases (without sheets) with pretty patterns, she would turn them into dresses for me as a child. I remember several I completely wore to threads... the basics that I remember were that the seam was the shoulder and side seams of the dress. She would create a neckline with buttons or lace/decorations down the front panel and sometimes a belt (if it was a long pillowcase) becase she could just cut 2 belt pieces from the edge of the case to sew together into a belt. Thanks for the memories ladies!
Great and entertaining video! However, it stopped just as the resources discussion started at 25.10. Is that by intent? Or is there a place I can get or see that?Thanks.
Its been years since I made pants and longer since I made zipper front like this. This tutorial are the best explanation and straight forward step ny step I've seen online. Thank you so much for a genius and clear "how to sew a zipper in pants" 👍🪡🧵✂️
I enjoyed this! I have noticed that vintage patterns assume prior knowledge! (Not as badly as Ottobre though!) A lot of indie patterns have lots of information, step-by-step images, and even glosseries! That is a difference!
The standard for measuring sizes were done with the Stewardess women in the army and government workers they took the average size, and that became standard... no housewives or teachers' secretaries or regular people (loosely speaking ), so it is funky thanks, ladies. I want to pull out my vintage patterns and dream of the possibilities ❤
Women absolutely used feed bags and flour sacks in Canada for sewing, not just during the 2nd war but through the depression. My Grandmothers and Great-Grandmothers used them to make dresses, overalls, toys, quilt tops, etc. I remember in my 20’s, back in the 90’s, wearing a flowery patterned dress and my Grandmother remarking it looked like material from a flour sack…it wasn’t a compliment…there came a point when using feed and flour sack material suggested you hadn’t enough money to buy nice cloth. So it seems flour sack dresses were looked down upon eventually. In my Grandmother’s case, into her senior years, lol.
I remember reading that the sack producers would add patterns to the sacks knowing that they were being used for clothing. Not sure if this was in the US or UK or even Canada.
I don't get why people think vintage and big 4 are different from indie patterns. In the 50s/60s we only had big 4. The only differences are as you said only one side. It's also nothing to do with shape wear why the sizing ratio is different! I certainly never wore shape wear, it's just people ate healthily (no processed foods then) and people were more active, so people were much slimmer - it was pretty much the norm that there was 10 to 12" different between bust /waist/hip measurements. Processed food, driving everywhere and sitting with computer/phone all day have a lot to answer for in terms of the evolution of our shape, not the lack of corsets!
It's more that the user experience is quite different between them. If you're used to only indie patterns, you may find vintage patterns more challenging. If that's not your experience, that's great!
She did mention that she did not mean corset, she specifies girdles, Long-Line bras, etc, which all fall under the umbrella of "shapewear". Bras from the past do provide a different silhouette than modern bras 😊
Thanks. I typically move the pocket seam into the seam allowance a 8th of inch to better hide the pocket fabric. (Since I use colorful scraps for pocket bags.) so pocket seam allowance is 1/2". Do you have a comment on that method?
I loved this…thank you both! After years of knitting and crocheting garments, I am taking a leap into learning how to sew, and I am beyond excited to begin this journey of learning and making😊 I have been fascinated with sewing forever it seems, but now feels like the right time. I really appreciate your channel - it’s a really great resource ❤
I live in a tropical adjacent environment, and, considering how hard the summer has hit, I’m all over the vest as top “trend.” I wonder if our summer lengths play a role in our appreciation or dismissal of a clothing item? (I have a winter puff because I have family in the mountains, otherwise, I wouldn’t need one!) I tweaked a vest pattern last year, and need to make 1 or 2 more. They sit away from your body, but still have a neat fit. They work with pants, skirts, or shorts. And are a nice alternative to a classic tee or classic button down. For those of us who shudder at the mention of a “classic” wardrobe item, a vest is a nice alternative. My take! ✌️
I'm doing the Learn How to Sew Clothing course right now, and will start making the patterns in the class soon. Once I get into the swing of things with making clothes, I might join Crew, if for no other reason than this dress. Oh, I know there are other great patterns, too, but I'm in love with this dress right now.
I like the barrel leg pants. I bought a pair of the more modified ones. They are fun and different. I also like the vest as a shirt. it's both a layering piece and a cute top. Sewing jeans is beyond my skill set, but I have made several vests. So I will not be leaving that behind. I have made a quilted jacket from a thrifted quilt that came from amazon. I don't feel too bad about. I probably won't make any more, but I would wear it long after it's been declared a passe fashion even if it's just around the house. That jacket is one of the most comfortable things I have.
