You had me at pockets...and an interesting way to sew the pockets, included in the skirt rather than added into the side seam. That is a lovely material, I'm rather partial to tweeds. I think it's pretty cool that you figured out the pleating situation by yourself to then have your smarts confirmed by the instructions. Well done, you! It looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Another gorgeous skirt. I thought the pockets looked a wee bit small when you were sewing them, so it was interesting to hear you say they weren’t big enough. I also had a good giggle at you finding the pleating instructions after working it out alone :-)
I know I am a little late but my grandmother has the same pattern. I remember the last time I was at her house we looked through her old patterns to find something to make and we found hundreds of patterns my great grandmother made for my grandma when she was growing up ( they did not have a lot of money) . Also your skirt looks lovely and is better than mine!
Back in 1976, when I took Home Economics, our teacher had us iron the tissue pattern pieces before pinning to the fabric. Alterations had been marked on the tissue by draping the ironed pattern over our clothes. The hems were wide and required sew in seam tape. I learned the hard way to hang a bias cut skirt overnight before hemming. 😱
If you collect vintage patterns or any patterns for that matter, don't pin and cut the original tissue pattern pieces. Trace them onto pellon grid or pattern paper, keeping the original pristine. Carefully fold the original and store in a larger ziploc or envelope.
I found your channel today and I think I've already seen half your videos. You sew with such care and your voice is so soothing. I'm honestly enamored with all your creations.
Industrial straight stitching machines are quite alright sewing over pins as long as you pay attention. I'd never dare with my computerized machine though.
I don't think there's actual strict no-no's in sewing. It's always simpler to say: "that's the rule, follow it", than to explain different options. I sew over pins on my very old machine, especially when taking it out might move the fabric, I just do it really slow and carefully.
I sometimes sew over pins if I'm working with slippery fabric which might move. As long as it's done carefully you will be okay. It can break your needle or bend your pins if you're not careful though.
I used to religiously not sew over pins - however I have found that with this vintage machine, it is absolutely fine, and I always use fine pins and slow down when getting to pins, so I can time them to be in between stitches! My computerised machine though hates sewing over pins. It is up to you though, and it could be dangerous if you break a pin or a needle!
Of course you know that in vintage VERY generous hems we’re for design and proacticality for fashion and economy has hemlines altered to some degree . Fashion changes just like sleeves. Great skirt
Did I see (and hear) the pocket is continuous with the skirt panel. Not cut out separately? I think that’s a brilliant thing. Maybe standard on this vintage?
I love your videos, and your style. Thank you for making them. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on working with woolen fabric, or speaking about it in length during one of your videos. I have a reproduction project that requires wool, but I have never worked with it. I worry about ruining the wool or producing a poor or wonky garment due to simple sewing mistakes.
I'm glad you like finding those rusty pins, but as someone who works in a museum finding rusty pins in things like patterns and documents is my worst nightmare
The pattern came with thorough instructions. As far as I remember (sorry it was a little while ago!) it was simply turning up a thick edge of the fabric, I think maybe 3 to 4 inches and then handsewing it down. This would give more weight to the hem.
@@CatsCostumery I always had problems heming a-line skirts as then you'd have to gather it to match the width and put in seam binding tape to hold it. Your way looked easier.
