MY HANDMADE WARDROBE | Clothing I've Made Myself + Try-Ons

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Hi everyone,
In this video, I'm walking you through all of the handmade pieces that I've sewn, knit, or otherwise made myself over the past year or so! I hope you enjoy.
Please let me know what other kinds of sewing & making content you'd like to see from me in the comments!
PS, At one point partway through the video someone starts a lawn mower, I tried to reduce the sound as much as possible in editing, and I'm sorry if you still find it disruptive.
Thanks for watching!
Emily
LEARN TO SEW WITH ME!
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PATTERNS MENTIONED
FS Essential Linen Tank - blog.fabrics-s...
Grainline Studio Hemlock Tee - grainlinestudi...
FS Crisp Linen Pant - blog.fabrics-s...
Papercut Palisade Pants - papercutpatter...
Anna Allen Pomona Pants & Shorts - annaallencloth...
Peppermint Wrap Skirt - peppermintmag....
Bellbird Wrap Dress - www.commonstit...
(Read my review of this pattern here: emilylightly.c...)
FS Agustina Boxy Top - fabrics-store....
FS Gathered Tie-Back Dress - blog.fabrics-s...
Peppermint Everyday Dress - peppermintmag....
(Read the blog post in collaboration with FS here: blog.fabrics-s...)
Cris Wood Sews Envelope Dress - www.criswoodse...
Wiksten Haori Jacket - shopwiksten.co...
FS Hana Jacket - fabrics-store....
Caron Adult V-Neck Cardigan - www.yarnspirat...
FS Devin Pyjamas - blog.fabrics-s...
FS Linen Bathrobe - blog.fabrics-s...
The Shoe Camaraderie - theshoecamarad...
Elbe Textiles Sorrento Bucket Hat - elbetextiles.c...
Purl Soho Classic Ribbed Hat - www.purlsoho.c...
WHERE I BUY FABRIC
Fabrics-Store - fabrics-store....
Earth Indigo - earthindigo.com/
Simplifi - www.simplififa...
Blackbird - www.blackbirdf...
Yarn Canada - yarncanada.ca/
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My sewing machine is a vintage Singer model 9022. Here is the most similar current machine: amzn.to/3FFGEYL
My serger is a BabyLock Imagine.
My scissors: amzn.to/3KpI1ye
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@EmilyLightly 10 месяцев назад

Check out my online sewing and knitting courses here! learn.emilylightly.com/

@MissTsoisauce 4 года назад

it's really cool to see someone sewing their own clothes in a time when fast fashion is really popular. i'm thinking about learning to sew my own clothes. so, beginner tips about using patterns would be helpful. you could even show the process of making a piece, from searching for a pattern you like through cutting and sewing it.

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Yes, these are both on my list of videos to make! Thanks for the ideas!

@cheesecakesocks 3 месяца назад

Fast fashion clothing is hand made clothing. Someone hand makes it, they're just not white so nobody cares.

@annahalverson1132 3 года назад

I am here for all the linen!! 🙌 Your handmade wardrobe is very inspiring. Everything looks great! Please make more sewing content!! 🙏

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! Will do!

@Lighthouse1852 3 года назад

So impressive! The amount of started - and completed - projects is terrific. You seem to have a Japanese influenced aesthetic that you've adhered to in a disciplined way, which is hard to do in the candyshop that is the fabric-pattern universe. The payoff is a coherent wardrobe in terms of color palette and style. Now that you've got your covered, cozy pieces, I wonder if you as a beautiful young woman would enjoy the look of the same garment patterns treated as a translucent outer layer. In other words, could you envision some of the loose shirts and dresses made in sheer handkerchief linen or silk organza, with a coordinating opaque slip dress or camisole underneath? Black-on-black, ecru-on-ecru, blush-on-blush, pewter-on-pewter. Oh that aqua blue shade of the robe really suited. Anyway, a layered look could add more interest to the same color, and a bit of lightness and drape and arm silhouette, without giving up on the Asian influence. Just an idea. Well done. I'll be back for inspiration again some day. BTW, the handmade shoe reminded me you might like to check out a wonderful Australian blogger who executes beautiful projects from felting, knitting and dyeing to shoes, sewn underwear, clothing. Handmadebycarolyn's blog handmadebycarolyn.com.au/. She's modest, talented, and although she's busy making baby stuff for her new grandchildren now, she makes a lot of cool pieces for herself.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you, I will check her blog out!

@lorraineturton4485 3 года назад

Your handmade wardrobe is very beautiful. Your color selections are so unique, nice choices that have a very calming appearance. :-)

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@doowopshopgal 3 года назад

I see you love linen. Even Though you are not happy with some of them they look fine to me

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yes, definitely a linen fan. I'll still wear them, my little mistakes are all part of the learning process :)

@stephaniestange662 3 года назад

You probably know this now since I know it’s been awhile, and this may have been said 😅 but the reason why your white dress is gaping at the neckline is because you didn’t cut the bias tape on the bias. A great way to save fabric is to piece the bias together from multiple smaller pieces :) love your channel!! And you’re wardrobe. 😍

@stephaniestange662 3 года назад

Your* wardrobe 🙃

@kimberlygray227 3 года назад

Wow! Impressive! That's more sewing than I have done in my entire lifetime.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

I'm a little addicted haha. It's such a great hobby.

@ninagold1568 3 года назад

Love this! I was searching for some Eileen Fisher style patterns. Your makes are perfect. Thank you!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@stellalunacloud 3 года назад

I use a lot of linen from the Fabric Store as a new sewist so it was nice to see someone else using their fabric. I hope you know you look great in all your clothes.Good job!!!!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! Linen is great for starting out, I maybe use too much of it haha but it's just so lovely to work with.

@lilywang9526 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing the garments you make. That inspired me a lot. I would love to see sewing tips and tutorials!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

I'm so happy you were inspired! I am working on a new sewing video now, so there are definitely lots more on the way :)

@cattajay 4 года назад

So glad I found this video, love your garments! Never knew about fabric store free patterns - that’s me busy for a while x

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Hahah I know, it felt like a goldmine when I first came across them! The patterns are really good too, and perfect for practicing different techniques.

@janetburkett3496 3 года назад

You have encouraged me to sew clothing again. Thank you

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yay! Happy sewing :)

@bhargavirajan8965 3 года назад

Very informative video, wondering if you have made a video of how to add pockets to your dresses/tops. I LOVE pockets and would like to know how to incorporate them. Thanks!

@KINGTHEYORKIE 3 года назад

I am so excited I am starting to make mine I order linen toonI LOVE LINEN

@marianwooten6110 3 года назад

Love all the linen. Very simple comfortable clothing. Love them all! Very impressive sweater. I'm learning how to knit now. Love it. Love the oatmeal, green, gray & blue linen outfits. Thank you.

@Sophia-zk3tw 3 года назад

Bravo .... don’t get me wrong but very impressed with your choice of colors and fabric selection very classic most young girls use florals and pastels your collection is very Ellen fisher looking Very impressed... great job

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

I love Eileen Fisher pieces haha, so that makes a lot of sense! Thank you :)

@allyl6721 2 года назад

Your clothes are amazing!🥰

@bbrosser694 3 года назад

I'm so inspired by the choices you've made... the simplicity of the patterns really spoke to me in linen. And, what a lovely Sweater you've knitted!

@elizabethsoares3995 3 года назад

so aspirational!!! a gorgeous minimal wardrobe!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you!

@iamsharon3306 3 года назад

Hi Em, I know you think the Everyday dress is a bit big, but I think it looks great on you. Hell, your whole wardrobe looks amazing on you. What I LOVE about this video that is now a year old is how it shows your progression and what you learned as you moved from project to project. Like you, I returned to sewing during the Pandemic. Its nice to know I wasn't the only one sewing like a mad woman. Hahaha. :) Cheers! So glad I found your channel.

@belinda58sews29 4 года назад

So happy I found your channel, too few Canadian sewists out there! I understand why you felt you made a lot of mistakes, but I really think the things that bother you about some of your makes are so easily fixable, and even the most experienced sewists have to use their unpicker at least once during a project. The neckband that bothers you can still be rolled in and hand tacked down. Your Wiksten coatigan issue can also easily be solved by just hand tacking your collar from the bottom part way up. That will improve the rolling you don't like. Or you could improvise a clapper and use a lot of steam or even bang at it with a rubber mallet all along the seam to get the area where it rolls to lie flatter and be more crisp. Those techniques are used in tailoring all the time to get things to behave the way you want. Looking forward to seeing more of what you're up to!

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your tips!! I was thinking about tacking down the collar on the wiksten coat but I wasn't sure if it would look weird where it isn't sewn down. Banging it with a mallet sounds like fun hahaha!

@rhondaziman562 2 года назад

I really loved your video - your wardrobe is amazing, especially the way you have a distinct style and how everything goes together. Love love love the linen. More of these videos please!

@caitlinheusz386 3 года назад

I adore your whole wardrobe

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@stonecrestquilt 3 года назад

I am in awe by how fabulous your linen wardrobe is!! I love linens too but I use thrifted linen curtains, tableclothes, garments, duvet covers, and even linen scraps to make my garments.

@ValKovalchuk 4 года назад

I loved this video, thank you for sharing! I’m a beginner sewer and have only made 2 linen pieces, but I’m also working on the pants from Anna Allen. I’ve cut them out, just nervous to start sewing 😂 but you are inspiring me, thank you!

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Ooh is it the Pomona pants? They're a really easy sew, you'll do great! I'm planning to start the Persephone pants soon and I'm terrified haha but hope it goes well!

@ca6177 Год назад

I admire your persistence to work through the mistakes and still turned out some very nice results! Everything turned out so well. I love everything! And yes, i love all the linen!

@estilobyelizabeth 3 года назад

This was so amazing and so is your wardrobe! Thank you for taking the time to share and be specific, especially about the issues you ran into/things you learned! I'm new to sewing and am definitely looking to start off with free patterns and you just gave me so many ideas! Also, ty for all of the great resources. Really appreciate it and look forward to learning more from you. :)

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment :)

@debbieballenger6726 3 года назад

Very nice makes!! You have inspired me to some linen from my fabric stash. Great knitting as well Kudos to you!!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yay, thank you!

@cjofloorish 3 года назад

Thankyou for using all natural linen and Icelandic wool! The less synthetic in the world the better.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more :)

@susanf8113 2 года назад

Good job on all your clothing makes. I have sewed clothes for myself and my kids for more than 50 years. I love to see young folks sewing and loving it.

@valerievienne 4 года назад

just discovered your channel and I LOVE your video, your handmade clothes just all turned lovely!! I also sew alot this year, bloody beginner but such a rewarding thing to do : ) greets from vienna : )!

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I couldn't agree more, it is so rewarding :)

@janetlink9756 3 года назад

Love your clothes and fabric choices. I would like to see fabric hauls

@ritajames2492 3 года назад

Your wardrobe is so inspiring! Currently in the midst of creating my own me made wardrobe and we have the same style! Thanks for your video :)

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yay! Thanks for watching :)

@blufaerie 2 года назад

Thanks for the links. I love trying free patterns. All the linen is giving me Coastal Grandmother in the Summer vibes. I love it!

@larad6182 3 года назад

I might be wrong, but I think you like linen... :))

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Haha what could have given you that impression 😉😂

@ilax6662 3 года назад

I sewed most of my clothes in my youth. And trying to get started again. Mostly accumulating fabric and patterns. Your white sleeveless top gave me the idea to start with something simple.

@1jmass 7 месяцев назад

I really like the extra bit of style you got from your elastic decisions. Both the divided elastic channels and the small “ruffle” above one channel are so cute.

@Eadwine9 3 года назад

I love ll of them! you are talented! I dont think I woulde have the patience to do all that!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! It does take patience, but the process is fun and the result is so rewarding :)

@talesfromthewhitecottage Год назад

I have the same problem with printing patterns but I just calculate the proportion of what the square is to what it should be and use that percentage to find the right size (calculate the measurements given to what I want and find the size with the same proportion as the measuring square). Hope that made sense 😅

@margaritavilla9489 3 года назад

This is so good! Been thinking of doing my own wardrobe, since I'm really picky on clothes, why not make them instead.. 🥰😋 All i need is sewing machine tho.. just don't know what kind I'll buy, i did vocational in dressmaking before i started working and it's been a while , and i missed the feeling of sewing, and creating something new. 😭

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

You should definitely get back into it! Whenever I go a while without sewing, I start to miss it too.

@dinnadiaz6959 3 года назад

I think you did a great job with all your sewing, from the patterns to the fabric choice. The linen is so relaxed and looks timeless and cozy! I had a few of these patterns already, but would really love to get access to the Hanori jacket or Unfolding jacket. Is there any way you can share that?

@Mamado88 3 года назад

Everything is gorgeous! I’m definitely on the opposite end of style spectrum (bright florals, nipped in waist and big gathered fifties skirts) but I need some easy wear to run around with my toddler so these patterns look perfect for that :)

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! I tend to go for more simple silhouettes and colours. I like how they look, but secretly they're also the easiest to sew, haha!

@cheesecakesocks 3 месяца назад

Everybody's entire wardrobe is handmade by this definition. There is no clothes sewing machine. All clothes are put through a sewing machine by a person, usually a woman or a girl who is being exploited or enslaved.

@mariacalderon1960 Год назад

Es mi estilo la ropa de fibras naturales , líneas simples y talles holgados, tanto en invierno como en verano. Mi hobby es hacer mi ropa, pero dispongo de muy poco tiempo.

@laurasullivan2403 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this video as I have been sewing a lot of fabrics-store patterns myself as a beginner. Can I ask which size pattern of the augustina boxy tee you used?

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Back in my notes I wrote that I cut a size 4-6. I'm usually a S-M or US size 6-8 in tops, and I prefer oversized for sure! But I've found that FS patterns run a little large. Also I print all of my patterns at the copy shop and I have very little control when it comes to sizing them properly, I feel like they all print slightly larger there. So take this all with a grain of salt haha!

@laurasullivan2403 3 года назад

@@EmilyLightly Thank you! I love the fit. I ended up going with the 4-6 and already made 2. Thanks for the inspo!

@aimee8575 4 года назад

Amazing wardrobe, and loving the sewing content! Keep meaning to get into sewing my own clothes but haven't really been sure where to start, so your content is helpful and inspiring!

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Oh that's so good to hear! I'm planning a beginner sewing tips video soon, so hopefully that will be helpful as well :)

@summerchang5127 3 года назад

I love your style so much! this video has inspired me to make my own cloths. Thank you!!!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

I'm so glad! :)

@barbarathulin8263 3 года назад

Beautiful work!!! They all look so great on you!! I love your color, fabric and yarn choices! The shoes and hat are amazing too! All you need is a touch of jewelry and a handbag that plays off all your wonderful colors and fabrics. :D

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@lauraandrea7433 3 года назад

Loved it, this is actually the capsule wardrobe that I need to make. All pieces are just perfect. Thanks for sharing!

@stevietv321 3 года назад

I love every piece you showed. I’ve looked at some of the websites and I’m excited to get some patterns. I love linen as well. Thanks so much for sharing💖💖💖

@InaTrendyTown 3 года назад

Love your wardrobe, it is fantastic that you make all that and also that you explained the errors as I am learning too and get frustated sometimes hehehe. I stay here in your channel, your videos are really good, congrats

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Mistakes are all part of the learning process ;)

@umimode8434 3 года назад

It'simple but nice. Thanks dear.

@dianethompson6804 Год назад

Good job! The cardigan you knitted is beautiful. I've only ever made scarves! I'm intimidated by knitting patterns! The reason your notched color is puckered is because you have to trim that seam almost down to nothing or trim and clip down to sewing line in multiple places.

@The.Journey.to.Freedom 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!! So many similar videos include wild patterns and colors which is nice for some pieces but I personally like more calm and neutral colors...you have to have at least a couple or else nothing will match haha so thanks for sharing your ideas and what you've tried!! Love these!!

@anitalaff 2 года назад

I made a practice pair of the FS Crisp Linen pants in some leftover vintage linen, and they turned out like clown pants. I should have sized down x2. Instead, I sized up based on the waist measurement. I think they are worth a second try.

@torchyjunk1700 2 года назад

Your dark green linen tee from a knit pattern? If you want that neck to lay flat...Get some elastic cording from your fabric store (1mm, 3mm). At the neckband seam, open up a little on the wrong side. Using a tapestry needle thread the cord and then run it thru the neckband. Don't make this snug - with some finesse you can make it look flat. Try on before cutting cord to length. Hand tack the ends together. Sew up the small opening you made in the seam.

@loispatrick2594 2 года назад

If you don't like using dpns... you can use 2 sets of circulars together or magic loop. Personally I like using the 2 sets of circulars. Great job inn your knits!

@elieyayaya9936 3 года назад

I'm so impressed! Love everything you made :D

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@debrarodriguezestrada2748 3 года назад

When I was 12 years old, our public schools had basic sewing and cooking class. I am happy to see how you are sharing how to get started sewing . Your work is beautiful. There is not one item you have shown that I would not be very happy and proud to wear!

@maureencullen1008 2 года назад

You have made some lovely clothes.Have you tried the continuous bias binding method to make bias binding,you can make two metres of bias. binding out of a 10" piece of fabric.It is easy to do and you can use fat quarters to make the bias binding

@edie-bleubird6812 2 года назад

The white wrap dress, the gaping is because you didn't cut the binding on the bias, hence making the neckline heavy/stiff. If the binding stretches when when sewing you will get a better fit. Technically you won't use more fabric. I always alternat the longest strips with the shortest to balance it out.

@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10 Год назад

I would purchase really expensive outfits at the store and then my mom would copy it, and it always looked so much better. I wish that I had asked her to teach me how to sew before she passed

@LampWaters 2 года назад

I love linen, I think my only issue would be I'd have to steam or press everything before wearing, I don't mind the wrinkles that come from wearing it but it's something I couldn't just throw on straight out of my closet

@anneloughlin2480 3 года назад

I like your style, lots of linen and clean lines, very elegant - (ideal for my hot flushes too), hm think I may give it a go!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you!

@aeriheirsling2735 3 года назад

Loveit! Market under the name LOVEIT😍. GOOD LUCK🙂

@hh.c436 3 года назад

Loving this. I'm a total newbie and greatly appreciate the Canadian links.

@jana8363 2 года назад

To see this kind of video maybe end of year would be nice. What you sew through 2022.

@cindy7702 2 года назад

JUst found you...Love love love your linen ..my fave .. great job.

@nikolajcuvac4525 2 года назад

wonderful clothes you made... and the linen, very lovely. thank you. i did not really get where you got the pattern for the coatigan from. one of the links does not work and for the other one i am not sure if it is the pattern for the coatigan. i love the oversized style of this coatigan and would like to sew a similar one out of teddy fleece. would really appreciate if you could once more mention the source of the pattern. thanks a lot. greetings from austria...

@amandaperry660 3 года назад

Good stuff

@faydiva8863 3 года назад

You have been so productive. I love your choices and use of linen.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@Tessiegimmus1 2 года назад

The blouse at min. 25:16 would look and drape fantastic in A soft handkerchief linen or a cotton lawn.

@grash4435 2 года назад

Woops I hate lining, you put nice tidy garnent and in couple hours you look like someone pulled you through the hedge.

@Emma-ct6dk 3 года назад

I want to learn how to use my sewing machine. I need to buy a pattern and some linen to make a few items. Any recommendations on beginner items?

@kathleenbartle9391 3 года назад

Lovely work. Thank you for sharing your experience and sources. I’m a fan. Everything you’ve proposing for videos would be most welcome.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@martamagolon 3 года назад

Love this! Thanks for the inspo 😁. Would love alllll then sewing tutes.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! Haha good to know, there's definitely more to come!

@annabel-paintingprintmakin4576 3 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous pieces, you should be so proud of yourself

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! As for washing, I just wash on the delicate cycle with cold and hang to dry. Seems to have worked so far, but different fabrics might have different instructions!

@annabel-paintingprintmakin4576 3 года назад

@@EmilyLightly Thanks for your reply! Might make some cute adult bibs for mealtimes in the future hehe ;) x

@heatherfreeman2452 3 года назад

Im obsessed with those pjs!! The patter calls for 4yds but to reduce it to shorts did you only get 3? having trouble estimating here

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Good question! I think I may have even squeezed it out of 2.5 meters but I can't remember 100%. Definitely don't need the full yardage especially if you have a wider fabric!

@lorrainericardo8680 3 года назад

well, I'm impressed ,,, you are a very creative woman ,,,

@kathyesargent9088 4 года назад

All the clothes look beautiful on you.

@Cansan2904 Год назад

Thanks so much some really nice pieces and information.

@brittanywinn3955 3 года назад

Tack the bottom 1/2 of the collar down in that gray oiled wool jacket.

@happyshopper570 3 года назад

Sewing is my world. i am always thinking about fabric and patterns (hope my hubby doesnt read this haha) Your channel gives me additional inspirations and i think you have great taste too

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Ah me too! My sewing wish list is so long, haha. Thankfully the time investment it takes means I'm a lot more conscious and intentional about what I make than I would be otherwise. Thank you so much!

@kitschyku5104 3 года назад

Wow! So happy to find your channel! Your wardrobe is beautiful! My 2021 aspirations are to only sew my clothes and to tailor the ones I have. In the last few years other than sewing soft furnishings, I have only sewed a few tops and one dress using clothes I own as a pattern. This is because I couldn’t find any decent patterns! When I stumbled across your RU-vid today, there were all the patterns and styles I love! I can’t wait to turn my stash of washed linen into my summer wardrobe! Off to watch your other videos and follow your Instagram! Cheers Carrie in 🇨🇦

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Amazing! Thanks so much for following along. Happy sewing :)

@elisa4620 3 года назад

Thank you for all these resources. Free patterns and sustainable fabrics? Yes! Thank you for the in-depth explanations of what worked or didn't and why. :) I really like all of your items. Especially your tops, your wrap dress, the everyday dress and the first the jacket.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yay, glad you found it helpful! I felt like I talked on for soo long haha but I had lots to say for each piece!

@reneels5351 3 года назад

I think all the pieces suit your body type very well. Relaxed fit and natural fabric is gorgeous.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Yes, I'm all about the comfy and flowy pieces these days! Thank you :)

@marionlacey1074 3 года назад

This is a beautiful video showcasing your mostly gorgeous linen fabric handmade garments. Love it all, including your knitted cardi! Hello from South Australia🧡

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@edinacole6382 3 года назад

Your clothing is lovely. How do you wash and dry your linen? Also what type of clothing (wool? )do you wear during wintertime?

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

I always wash it on cold and hang to dry. It does wrinkle but that's just linen for you ;) In winter I love layering linen pieces under a wool sweater or coat, I actually really like it in colder weather as well! Otherwise just your regular cotton tees, denim, wool sweaters & coats :)

@edinacole6382 3 года назад

@@EmilyLightly Oh, I wash my linen the same way but I never wear it in the winter so I dont have as many linen outfits as you do. I usually wear wool in the winter. I make 99% of my clothing. Linen and wool are my favorite fibers to sew but this summer I used a lot of cotton Voile and loved it!

@OliviaCusack 3 года назад

hey I noticed you were talking about the problem of sizing of the patterns when you print them out...if you are in canada and buying patterns from the US, I'm pretty sure our "standard" paper size is different, I ended up using a pattern from someone in australia once and it ended up way too small due to the different standard paper size even if I printed the pattern at 100% US standard is usually "Letter sized" and other countries sometimes us "A4" paper which is wider and shorter than "letter"

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Ohh that could be it! I always print it at 100% because the FS ones just come as one size, but you're right, they're probably for a slightly different paper so it throws it off a little. Thanks!

@fernandamachado5973 4 года назад

Hi Emily, your self made wardrobe is really beautiful :) The gapping neckline of your white wrap dress is very common when we have a deep "v" kind of neckline, because the edge is on the bias. You can sew a little dart if it's bothering you. Sorry If there are some mistakes on my text, english is not my mother language

@EmilyLightly 4 года назад

Oh thank you! I might ty adding a dart then!

@hannahm.3981 3 года назад

I really like your style. And that is a really impressiv wardrobe! Can you tell me, how you find your patterns? For example which keyword you use/ how would you describe your style?

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! And that's a really good question. I follow a lot of indie pattern companies on Instagram and just sort of make what I like! I started out with a lot of the free FabricsStore.com patterns though, which I would describe as simple linen patterns. But otherwise if I want to make a specific type of piece I'll search something different for each one, for example "balloon sleeve dress sewing pattern" or something. A lot of the fabric companies I shop at also have a great selection of indie patterns so I find lots there as well!

@aeriheirsling2735 3 года назад

I think you should make a sewing video on how you made the things in your video.

@nildameers3772 3 года назад

Lovely, both you and your linen clothing! Very chic

@marianlanouette4768 3 года назад

Love them all. And now I'll work more with linen

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Linen is my fave! Clearly, haha.

@francesgiacobbe6821 3 года назад

I am so impressed ;you are a natural in front of a camera. I look forward to your next video! Fabric store .com should gift you fabric as you are an awesome representative for them. Wonderful video!

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@gailarnold2660 2 года назад

Hi Emily, I just got sent this video by RU-vid suggestions. I love when they pick things I may enjoy! I am new to linen. You asked for video suggestions and I looked a bit on your videos. I would enjoy a video just on the fabrics you use and where you get them, your thoughts on them, care of them like wash first and care after you have made things and any other ideas you have about them. I would love to start using some. Thanks 😀

@EmilyLightly 2 года назад

A fabric video is a great idea, thanks so much! ❤️

@blackcatknitco 2 года назад

Great video! I'm a long-time knitter but newish sewer who loves linen- all your garments and pattern recommendations are really great. I would love love love to see some "sew-along" type videos walking through the process of some popular linen patterns, as a newer sewer I have found these incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

@mplotusflower 3 года назад

Beautiful colors. You wear them all so well. Good job on all your pieces! So inspiring. I do not sew and it is a hundred bucks or more for hand made linen items.

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Yes, linen is definitely expensive. Much more economical if you can make it yourself, and these patterns are so simple and easy!

@bridgetrsews 3 года назад

Beautiful makes and knits, I don’t think anyone would notice the puckers until you pointed them out 🤗. Your clothes all look wonderful on you ! Bridget R

@EmilyLightly 3 года назад

Thank you so much!