Such lovely makes. I LOVE the fabric you made your bias cut slip skirt out of. It's gorgeous. Your sild matching set is also divine! I actually quite like the contrast of the twill tape drawstring.
I agree with removing the pocket from your white gauze shirt, I think it would look better. If you make it again, I agree a thicker hem would be nicer. Your silks are lovely! Beautiful makes.
Wow! that silk is so gorgeous😍 You managed it beautifully! Everything you made looks great on you. I see what you mean about the first blouse. The drifting would drive me crazy too. In addition to removing the pocket (or scaling it down) I would be tempted to add a peplum tier to match the scale of the sleeves... not too gathered or it might look babyish. You could continue the placket or not (but probably better to continue the placket) So it would be oversized and no longer cropped. More like a tunic that would look great over jeans and jerseys and tights etc.... (assuming you have more double-gauze). I always enjoy your videos! Thank you😊
I have noticed that most patterns with pockets have the same exact size pocket for the smallest size and the largest size. I have recently taken to reducing the size of the pocket as I always make the smallest size and that is working well for me. I know you are a small person as well and maybe the pocket is just too big.
I think I would wear that white gauze IAM Patterns top open as a jacket or a cami. And agree that if the pocket were lower it wouldn’t look odd at all and more like a layering piece. I found it curious that the buttons were on the other side on it and wonder if all their button ups are like that. Back when Kamala Harris was inaugurated, I noticed that her designer coat had the buttons on the opposite side (as a sewer, I notice these things, don’t you?) and have always wondered if intentional! So now IAM Patterns has peaked my interest! 😂 Suzanne ❤
I totally love your video idea and will watch it for sure! Also, i too (like everyone else in the comments lol) agree that the pocket in the first shirt doesn't do any good. Maybe make it shorter or smaller and put it higher up, but i would just completely remove it and leave the shirt as it is. Also, i think it looks really great on you, at least from that footage. Maybe wear it with some baggier high waist jeans, that are still fitting around the hips, to create a nice shilouette with that shirt. Still, if you don't like how it looks on you and don't feel comfy in it, then don't feel pressured to wear it.
You're ripped that shirt apart. You make that shirt, it doesn't make you. Your shirt is beautifully made, and I wouldn't change a thing. I like your style.❤❤❤
Very nice makes! I like them all but the silky set is amazing! Thanks for the tip on interfacing the straps. I don’t care for the half lining on the Ogden cami either. Tfs!
The sleeves on the white shirt seem like they’re just too long, maybe you could shorten or remove them? And I think the pocket should be removed or shortened and moved up if you want to keep it. But all of your makes look so great. You have a great eye for the right fabrics for each project and how to style them. Beautiful ❤
Love your makes! I’m inspired to try sewing with silk. As far as the double gauze blouse… it’s hard to tame that fabric! It is cute with that fabric skirt. I would recommend removing the pocket for public wear, or just say you were inspired by Edvard Munch🙂
I'd be careful removing the pocket. In that fabric , it might be difficult. I'd suggest sewing a button on to the top of the pocket, thru to the shirt. That will hold the saggy pocket in place. But yes, if you do it again- move the pocket or leave it off.
Hi! Glad 2 see Ur August makes! The silk ones are amazing. Wonderful colors + beautiful makes. The skirt is my colors! Kept enjoying. I think next size down for the shirt. it's a nice silhouette. I thought pocket too big. I say go for using the set as pj's! Ciao.
The white shirt... A suggestion!!! Maybe remove the sleeves and take in the dropped shoulder a bit, it might just need about an inch to sit a little bit more flattering? I recentlyade an jacket topper thing and added an inch (it is supposed to be cropped) but I'm 5'8".and the inch just doesn't look enough so I'm planning on adding a hem facing about an inch instead of regular hem. Maybe the shirt could benefit from a hem facing?
@@knottygnome... I've altered gauze by throwing it in the wash then rolling it into a long cylindrical tube thing "sorta" to dry so it's all mushed up. Then when it's all creased up it's easier to alter before it starts to grow. The biggest pain might be the white bobbin thread on the white textured fabric. Removing it. If I remember I usually put beige or yellow thread in the bobbin in case I have to use a seam ripper to remove the stitches. That usually saves me many headaches.
I would absolutely LOVE a “purging” video. Also, how or who do you donate the the items too? Goodwill, a friend, a boutique, ect. I would love to know.
Hello Sara Thanks for sharing your August makes and your analysis of the patterns, fabrics and styling. Your silk makes are divine. Are pair of silk lounging pants is on my 'priority' list. Good to know that deep colour on silk fabric is prone to bleeding in the wash. Thanks for the heads up. Re the pocket on your I Am Aimee, I see what you mean with the placement of it but you might be able to salvage it by fixing the droop with an invisible stitch (if its purely decorative and not functional). My concern with removing the pocket is if the fabric would hold up to it; it looks quite fragile and might show the needle holes?? Otherwise, I think it looks great with the skirt you've styled it with in the video. I hope September is peaceful for you.
I love all your makes! And I do like the white shirt 😁 and its big pocket - I think the decision about that big pocket is that it's unique and unexpected; I would probably use that, but I haven't been that height since maybe grade school haha so I would look differently on me. I was curious about the shoulder seam, is it maybe a yoke seam? Which would sit forward? The back hem is a little lower, and I didn't catch the line drawing. A lot of my button-up patterns, especially the older ones have a yoke which 'wraps' over the shoulder with the front seam a little forward. Re the buttonhole sides.. you're right, that is easy to change and it avoids fumbling. Style Arc continues to put all the buttonholes on all pants on the right side, even jeans, and it drives me nuts. Not easy to change. Tried it 😖 Anyway, I'm also a fan of I AM patterns, and now I want that shirt.😍 I love the co-ord set as well! Curious again, and been wanting to ask if you're in Ithaca? I wanted to show my brother some of your backgrounds to see if he recognized anything rather than just ask. 🤭 Great video!
well, to give you way too detailed an answer...the yoke is not intended to wrap to the front. a lot of my oversized shirts tend to shift forward, which from what i can tell is actually the opposite of what happens when you need a forward shoulder adjustment. i looked up a "backwards shoulder" and apparently it's so rare as to be almost non-existent so i'm not sure that is my actual issue. i suspect that i might need a petite adjustment, b/c i think i am slightly short in length from my shoulders to my chest. but i haven't been able to solve it yet and it's not always a problem so i haven't been super motivated to work it out. i do not discuss where i live publicly for safety reasons. i'd be happy to share privately. you can DM me on instagram or send an email.
@@knottygnome Thanks 😊 My shirts often fall back on my shoulders. I often have to deepen or add back neck shaping to shirt or sweater necklines as my neck sits farther up on my shoulders (looking at you Olya haha) I have made a couple other patterns that that yoke seam is up top. That's why I've not asked before, and I'll get around to that some day 😘 You're great!
I absolutely love your silk set! I was wondering about starching the silk. Did you use a liquid starch? I hesitated getting a silk during the call out as I had never sewn with it before.
i use best press, which is a spray starch alternative. the only reason i settled on that particular product is b/c i have loads of it from when i was quilting. regular starch would probably work fine too. you just have to wash it out when you are done with the garment. my first time sewing with silk charmeuse was a total nightmare. using starch is a huge game changer.
Beautiful makes. Do you think a different fabric on the first shirt, something with more drape, would have made a difference? I think if it was made in one of the silks, with no buttons, it could be a beautiful shacket and perfect for a Christmas/ holiday party
I think the proportion of the white double gauze is off for your petite frame. I would take off about an inch to an inch and a half from both the arm scye and sleeve and either reduce the size of the pocket or eliminate it. The added weight is likely the reason it wants to slip to the front. Just my 2 cents. Let us know if you end up changing it. ❤
I think the problem with your double gauze button-down cropped shirt is at least two-fold. First, I think you chose the wrong fabric. It's too drapey. I would recommend a poplin. Second, as you said, the pattern size you chose is too big for your frame. And I agree, the pattern would have benefitted from a deeper hem at the bottom of the shirt. That said, I love your channel. You are an extremely efficient sewist who produces beautiful products. I also like your analysis of ever make. As usual, this video is well done!
thanks for the feedback. i don't think i would like a poplin b/c although it would hold the shape better it would be even more boxy. maybe something in between like a lawn would be the way. 🤷🏻♀️
For the skirt, you shared you starched the fabric for easier construction. Was the fabric still, starched when it hung letting the fabric drop? Would the starch interfere with the fabric drop?
it was still starched. i can't say for sure but i doubt that it had any impact on the hem dropping. the fabric was more sturdy and easier to work with but it wasn't as stiff as a board or anything. it still had a lot of movement.
I think the style is great on you but as you say, maybe the fabric is a bit too casual for your look. Likewise I agree the pocket doesn’t work for you. The dropped shoulder looks great but I suspect it is too wide on the shoulder
