I don't have anyone in person to help with sewing garments so I look for tutorials. This is the only one I've seen so far that shows how to lay out a pattern on the patterned fabric and mentions how to read the garment sewing instructions regarding "wrong" and "right" sides of the fabric and the "wrong" and "right" side of the pattern during the piece placement.
Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I needed. I have searched all over you tube and am so happy that I found you and this video. I used to be a competent, but not great sewer when my daughter was young and she is now about to have a baby in about a month, so I want to start sewing again after some 30 years. I need to relearn the basics and this video was just perfect. Thank you so very much!
Thank you so much I'm glad I found your video it helps a lot. I'm about to cut my fabric and I don't even understand the instructions I had no idea how to cut it so thank you so much. This is my first time to try how to make a skirt.
Greetings! Lovely tutorial for us beginners! Please feel free to suggest products you use in this tutorial (links), such as the recommended chalk pen and pins. Thank you.
Hello I have a question 🙋♀️ great video but is there anyway to avoid cutting the pattern to persevere the pattern in case you want to make it again with different sizes for others ? Thank you for the video I’m a beginner at this just absorbing knowledge!
Does this mean that I have to repurchase my pattern if I want to make it for someone else a who is a larger size and I‘ve already cut out the smaller size?
Great video but have a question, I have heard before that you never use pinking shears to cut out fabric on your pattern, you can use it later to finish seams, is that the case?
Most people don't use pinking shears to cut out the pattern but if you choose to do so it won't mess anything up. I have a few friends that do it to save time.
If your pattern has numbers on it, mine doesn’t have numbers on it. I’m trying to figure out what line is supposed to cut on the book that I got says the size and then it says I’m number eight small because I’m like a 12 anyway but it doesn’t say anywhere in the book what line to cut on so I thought I guess I would count the lines to number eight?
So I guess that meant the bottom of the large piece was facing up THEN doubled which is why I'm looking at it facing down so I would've understood printed side up then fold over.
Do I need to iron every type of fabric I am using? Example: I want to make flannel pajama pants. I have seen people press the seems open. But I haven’t seen anyone press that fabric before starting a project. That said, I’m very new to sewing so I’m always learning new things. Please advise me on what I need to do with flannel. And also what I need to do with 100% wool. I just bought some wool for a project. And while I got an amazing price for it, it was still expensive and I want to take care of it. Thank you for your help 😁🦋
Yes, I would iron/press even flannel smooth before pinning the pattern to it and cutting it out. If there are wrinkles under the pattern, it can cause seams to be uneven. It would be best if you also pressed seams as you go. The pattern instructions will almost always state to pre-wash, dry, and iron the material, and then in the steps, it will usually state which way to press the seams. Wool can be tricky, and I usually avoid anything but finger pressing or using a roller on it if I need to press something.
Thank you so much for your quick response to my question. I did wash , dry and square the flannel. I wanted to make sure that I started the project correctly. So today I will press the flannel and begin my project. I’m very excited to get started. Once again, thank you so much for your quick response. I’m really enjoying my new hobby! 😁🦋❤️
I'm only a minute in and I'm hearing "this is the grain line and all that" but of course I can't see what's on the blurry paper at 3' away. I would really love to see what's being talked about. I'm looking for teaching videos where I can learn (at my age) from scratch and it'd be helpful if I can see what's being talked about so I get it.. Thanks.
You're cutting 2 mirrored pieces. The fabric is double. If you only had one layer of fabric you would place pattern piece right side up to cut one side of shorts then right side down for other side of shorts. It's 2 legs you're cutting .
Does anyone know where I can find teaching videos for sewing beginners that don't understand a word. Now she's saying the grain line.. Huh. I'm guessing that means the way the lines are going but I need a video that explains all of this for a real live beginner who's first day is today.
If you don't know the grain line, look for the selvage edge. it's very easy to see: it is thicker, more tightly woven, usually has a different color than the rest of the fabric, contains little dots and sometimes designers' name. The grainline is parallel to this selvage edge.
I know what that is on your arm, it is an ironing burn. I get them all the time when I reach around to grab the handle, telling myself, this time I won't burn myself. 😊
I have some free patterns on our website but the pattern used in this tutorial was a store-bought pattern that can be purchased on Etsy, eBay, or local craft stores.
Please don't! Always tough at first, I'm in the same boat. Just at least complete one project even if it comes out incorrectly! You will be better next time!
