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Remaking my First Vintage Sewing Project Now I'm a Professional Costume Maker | Puff Sleeve Blouse

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After closely studying my high school sewing project in my last video: • Revealing My Secret Se...
I decided to remake that sewing project now that I am a professional costume maker with a degree and 5 years experience making costumes for London's West End.
I'm still not entirely convinced about some of the artistic decisions I made as a 15 year old but I can safely say that my sewing has definitely improved!
There will also be a part 3 to this little series so watch this space for a video where I remake the skirt.
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10 мар 2021

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@rachaelhall1164 3 года назад

The tip for using a pin while sewing on buttons is a genius touch

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

I'm glad you like it!

@fraeuleinpusteplume2730 3 года назад

What a smart idea

@celticgoddess81 3 года назад

I'm not sure why but that itty bitty iron is cracking me up! Its too stinkin cute!

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

It's so handy! And surprisingly effective for one so small!

@MeganKnighthackademic 3 года назад

@@RetroClaude I was just admiring it - would you be willing to share the make/details?

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

@@MeganKnighthackademic there is an affiliate link in the description! If you'd rather find one for yourself the brand is Prym and I believe it's called a quilters iron. I think you can get similar 'travel' irons but this one I find really ergonomic 😊

@MeganKnighthackademic 3 года назад

@@RetroClaude thank you. Next time, I'll read the whole description.

@EngineeringKnits 3 года назад

The remade blouse looks lovely, it must be so satisfying to be able to see your sewing progress so clearly in a garment. Also had a good chuckle at the middle-part attempt at the end, I tried it too and felt the same way! 😅

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

😂 the fact it's been a year since I had my hair cut doesn't help either!

@baileyk1989 3 года назад

Looking at the goofy school version the whole video did not prepare me for how cute the new one would look at the end. It came out so nice, and looks lovely! Very well done

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

I know! I was surprised too!

@kerstinshadbolt1003 2 года назад

I have just spent a couple of hours at Retro Claude's Sewing School - best Saturday evening in a long time! Thank you so much for all the gems you share.

@laurienorton7422 6 месяцев назад

Horizontal buttonholes don't let the button slip out as easy. I was taught to try and have one buttonhole on the bustline to prevent gaping.

@marciahighsmith4820 6 месяцев назад

Very nice and cute new blouse! All that education has paid off.

@kaytiej8311 3 года назад

I’m 11 seconds in and I get it. I love that you recognise you’re procrastination but choose to do what you enjoy anyway. And congratulations! A well deserved milestone.

@barbiedesoto7054 2 года назад

Very pretty and like you said, more sophisticated. The balance is definitely better with the bigger collar! Also, imo the hairstyle makes it look vintage or modern.

@MeMe-Moi 3 года назад

My trick for covering up a garment that was cut too short is to sew bias tape to the edge with a 6 mm allowance (or less if necessary), and then fold the tape under for the hem. This was a trick my grandmother showed me when I was young because I took a growth spurt and suddenly all my clothes were too short. So we lengthened them. She was a huge proponent of the “teach the children how to do things themselves so they will become capable and independent adults” school of thought.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

She sounds like an amazing Grandma! I do end up bias binding the hem of the skirt as you described! That video will be up next time 😄

@WhisperedMoon 3 года назад

This was so cool to see! I find the process of revisiting early projects and trying them again fascinating. I can't wait to see how you make the skirt. :)

@jackiejames4551 6 месяцев назад

The blouse looks great! ❤

@elsa7998 3 года назад

This is a beautiful side by side in how much attention to detail matters vs the actual pattern - I think it's such a common trap we all fall into as beginners that the big parts are the most important

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

You are so right! We are all guilty of thinking "oh I'm not bothering with that!" But then it makes all the difference 💚

@maryclark7947 2 года назад

Absolutely professional job on the blouse ... and it looks fab on you

@zoes_story Год назад

My gran taught me that horizontal button holes are stronger especially in knitwear as they don't pull out as easily. I've noticed my vintage tweed coats have horizontal button holes. I think the vertical ones are faster on a production line. I usually do vertical buttons with a horizontal button hole just at the bust because I'm a wheelchair user and I find buttons on fitted garments pop at the bust quite often. I must say it's helped with fit and gaping issues a lot and tbh you can't tell when you wear it. And frankly if you can see one button hole is in a different direction you should probably stop looking at my chest 😂

@VKing-di9lo 2 года назад

Love how it fits and looks. I agree though, I think the sleeves would look better a little shorter.

@chazhoosier2478 3 года назад

How pretty! Trendy meets sustainable in versatile garments like this that can go for any occasion depending on what you wear with it.

@ievalibeka8171 3 года назад

The new blouse looks great! Also, that tiny iron is ridiculously cute :) Looking forward to see what You do with the skirt :)

@Michael-if6my 3 года назад

Bro that came out so damn cute. Also congrats on 5k, you deserve it for real.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thanks so much ☺️

@ceruleanskies001 3 года назад

Middle parts and I do not go together. I love how your sleeves turned out and I look forward to the circle skirt. Have a great weekend

@kelleyjogirl 2 года назад

Oh my, this is GORGEOUS!

@TheMetatronGirl 3 года назад

Frixion pens are so awesome for sewing! Tip: if you’ve accidentally ironed away your lines, you can nearly always restore them by popping your fabric in the freezer for an hour or so. I occasionally find the wait preferable to re-drawing. I use a pin for buttons, too! I was taught to lay a pin or needle on top of the button, between the holes and sew the stitches over the pin. It leaves the perfect amount of space, and keeps your stitches even. I’m thoroughly enjoying this little series, though I’m incredibly jealous that you can still wear things you made in high school. It’s good to be reminded that we’re always improving with time and practice. Much love, and be well.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

I didn't know that about frixion pens so thank you! And just a brief note to say that I am only about the same size as I was when I was in school because 1) I didn't grow past the age of 12 and 2) I have to manage my disability with diet and have about 10 million allergies and chronic nausea. So please don't compare yourself to me because I am certainly not 'the healthy norm'. 💚😊

@TheMetatronGirl 3 года назад

@@RetroClaude Oh, no!! I didn’t mean it that way! I’m so sorry. 🥺🥺 I have EDS, RA, and Hashimoto’s, and a host of other co-morbidities that have caused extreme weight gain (regardless of my carefully managed diet). If I were still my high school size, I wouldn’t be the healthy norm, either, I’d just be smaller. I’m sorry I said something that sounded so very ableist.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

@@TheMetatronGirl no worries! I just wanted to clarify because I didn't want anybody to feel bad about their body or compare it to mine. We're all fighting different battles and our bodies respond in their own way. Neither is wrong or right and all bodies are still beautiful, even disabled ones 💚

@KimHazer 3 года назад

So, so cute!!! And congrats on 5000+! 🌸

@mandylavida 2 года назад

How lovely!

@KristenK78 Год назад

Adorable!

@AriallaMacAllister 3 года назад

That blouse is so cute! I really liked the buttons. I love the tiny iron. It looks both light and like it would be really nice to use. Congratulations on 5K+ subscribers!! I'm looking forward to seeing the skirt re-make.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

The tiny iron is easily my best lockdown purchase!

@rebeccacuthbertson1271 3 года назад

This was so fun! And I’m mildly obsessed with those buttons. White and metallic and classy AF. Can’t wait to see the skirt and everything come together for the final look.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you!

@haakdraakje 2 года назад

It’s a beautiful blouse!

@vivienlee610 Год назад

That turned out beautiful.. Just the story of thing I used to make decades ago! I love all your videos and tips, and especially sewing with a disability one. That helped me enormously as I've not been good with pacing but I gained new resolve after watching your wise advice. Thank you for taking the time & energy to do these tutorials for us. 🤗

@maleahlock 3 года назад

I mirror an identical eye roll when I look at old projects. Lovely video! Thank you.

@ZacharyDBrooks 3 года назад

Forget sleeves: collars are my nemesis. I can never get the collar stand on dress shirts to look good!

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Oh yes collars can be tough. At least with sleeves you're trying to put a curved thing in a curved hole.

@maureencullen1008 2 года назад

Your blouse looks great.I have only recently found and subscribed to you so I am catching up with your past vlogs,hence the date I'm commenting. I was taught to sew buttonholes horizontally so you had movement in the blouse when you moved so stopped damage.

@RetroClaude 2 года назад

Interesting! I've seen it both ways but my university lecturers voices often ring loudest in my head so I can't help but do what I'm told 😆

@kerstinshadbolt1003 3 года назад

Congratulations on reaching 5000 subscribers! Your blouse re-make is lovely! I love watching your attention to detail and keeping up the practice of traditional techniques where you deem them the best. My local sewing machine service business is open subject to a pre-booked appointment.

@jgordy4840 3 года назад

Congrats on 5k you are more than halfway to 6 😁. Fun project!

@eyesofthegoddess2967 3 года назад

Just love the blouse on you. really nice and yes, you have improved tremendously over the years.

@hermanwashington5193 3 года назад

You are, GOOD.NEVER HIDE GIFT. LOVE. HERMAN

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you Herman ☺️

@michellecornum5856 3 года назад

Congratulations on you subscription count! It was surprising that you still had the pattern, Wow! Argh! Machines that need servicing -- isn't that always the way. This is really a beautiful little blouse. Can't wait for the next! Good job!

@annereidy7981 3 года назад

Beautiful job, it really worked out as you imagined. I didn't get there till the end, but I'm with you completely, on your choices. You have a very good eye for what works.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you! I felt like the original had potential so I'm so glad I was able to refine it!

@emmaRBC 3 года назад

Yay! I've been waiting for this 😊 Well done on the 5k! So well deserved. I really enjoy your channel. I love seeing a friendly face and you always explain everything so clearly. I'm a newbie to sewing so constantly learning little bits and pieces from videos like yours 😊

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ReinaElizondo 3 года назад

Congrats on the viewers landmark! I'm loving that items like I used to wear in the mid to late '00s are back in fashion lol. This turned out so cute! I was biting my nails for your sewing machine. Good idea switching it out for the button holes.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm loving it to! But I won't be giving up my vintage dresses anytime soon because I love them more 💚

@wendyb7993 3 года назад

Fantastic to watch love the whole content of this video🥳🥳 your sewing room looks just as full as mine I don’t feel quite so bad now having such a full sewing room😂😂 where can I buy the pens you use ? Just a tip : if you cut the overlocker thread short and pull one of the ends sharply it will knot them

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

The frixion pens are made by a brand called Pilot. I got them at WHSmith here in the UK but I'm sure there bis an equivalent local or online store wherever you are. And that is not a typo Frixion is like the brand name.

@PathsToMath 2 года назад

You are so cool!

@aly_b 3 года назад

Also the result was amazing. I love 3/4 sleeves, but some times the length can be a little annoying when you move around. Can't wait to see what you have planned for the skirt. Congratulations on 5k you deserve it and more. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@shaidabegum. 3 года назад

Hi, congratulations. There is a tool from prym called a mending needle, it's actually a very small latch hook. The tool is the same size as a seam ripper and makes pulling through overlocker thread tails much easier. ❤️.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Oooooh I shall have to look out for one of these

@coreygilles847 3 года назад

Not dumb...fun :)

@suem6004 3 года назад

Great job! Are your sewing repair shops not open? Our are even during lockdown. Especially during lockdown as loads drug out their sewing machines and discovered they needed tuning up.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

They might be open but we are only supposed to leave the house for 'essential travel'. Plus with my health as poor as it is I have been being overly cautious 💚

@saracyclesandsews 3 года назад

Your blouse looks so good! I am also terrified that my machine will break and need service soon...the repair place is a 2hr drive, and nope. 💔

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Sending positive machine vibes! You can do it little machine! Hang on in there! 💚

@liv1838 3 года назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and like the honesty about health and ability (chronic illnesses are not fun). I've heard that horizontal buttonholes are an indicator of good craftsmanship since the buttons and holes have to line up more evenly than they would have in a vertical hole situation, since they can be a bit misaligned without the garment "bunching". However, I suppose the holes would be more visible if there's misalignment so it doesn't hide the problem. Again, I have only heard this and can't remember where or from whom so I don't know if it's actually true at all. Just a thought that might be worth exploring.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

I was always taught vertical buttonholes are necessary on shirts to prevent gaping. I've never heard that about good craftsmanship but it does make sense!

@kristinabenc67 3 года назад

Your new camera looks amazing!

@blktauna 3 года назад

Very nice! It suits you. :)

@nommh 2 года назад

I always press hems before I sew them. If in doubt why not do fun diagonal buttonholes? Is the idea of chisel not that you bash it with a Hammer? The blouse turned out great and I‘m very envious that you still fit into your clothes from high school! The project may have been a kind of procrastination, but any prorastination that gives you a crisp wearable blouse cannot be really bad. I also sad that I can only subscribe once.

@aly_b 3 года назад

That iron is so cute 💕 looks like a tiny mouse 🐀

@cindyrosser2471 3 года назад

1st: I love that russet shawl --- pattern used? 2nd: the blouse looks really good, love the fabric choice & you are right about the subtle visual interest of the contrast stripe.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

This is the pattern I used. It's quite a sparse pattern and assumes you www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/textured-shawl-recipe how to make a triangular shawl

@cindyrosser2471 3 года назад

@@RetroClaude Thanks! Now in my queue. I've knit other "formula" shawls & like how after you've done it, you can improvise your own the next time.

@catherinejustcatherine1778 6 месяцев назад

Peekaboo from the parking lot😂

@Ompe8 3 года назад

looking foward to part 3! as a side note: can't belive you knit those sweaters by hand! I guess what amazes me is the intricacy and color/shape changes of the sweater patterns. does yarn come dyed a specific way for each sweater or do you have to change yarn each time you have a color change? I don't have the patience...

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Yep! You have to change yarn for every colour! It's know as Fair Isle after the island in Scotland where the technique comes from ☺️

@Ompe8 3 года назад

@@RetroClaude wow. nope. couldn't do it. stripes - ok. but that, and the sweater in your insert footage...

@knitsandboltscostumedesign 3 года назад

Your tiny iron!!! Is it a steam iron also? I think I need to find one.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

Yes it's a steam iron! Only continuous steam though no button for that but it's amazingly effective for such a dingy little thing and so light!

@knitsandboltscostumedesign 3 года назад

What brand is it? I would like to look into getting one.

@RetroClaude 3 года назад

@@knitsandboltscostumedesign It's by Prym, I have an affiliate link in the description if you're in the UK but if not a search for Prym mini iron, or 'quilter's iron' might bring something up that's available in your area.

@hermanwashington5193 3 года назад

I Would LOVE TO SHARE MY. PERSONAL DESIGN ER LOVE. Herman Washington