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That trick with the thread through the elastic to act like a hold is the BEST hack I’ve seen.❤

It would be lovely if you created a book for beginner sewers. You have a knack for explaining things so easily and you have such a pleasant personality. Thanks 🙏

@pmedelsund

Жыл бұрын

That is what this Chanel is ❤️

@KittenBowl1

Жыл бұрын

You can possibly become a member and you can download materials from there if you wanted something written. For me, I found most books to be extremely difficult to grasp new crafts when I was a beginner as I would have to interpret what the author was trying to tell me just via sentences and limited visual aids like pictures. The best thing is a video instruction like this and supporting written patterns or instructions on how to construct a pattern that we can download. I found that it’s the best way to understand new techniques or new crafts (quilting, knitting, crocheting etc also the same, I wouldn’t be able to pick up those things from books 😅). But something written would be nice to be able to refer back later after the video! 😊

@laurieschmitz3897

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I would definitely buy it!

You make these projects look so easy. Cute tops. I remember wearing these in the early 70’s. They have never really gone out of style. Thank you for the great tutorial!

Hello Alisa 😊. You are looking bright and beautiful. Isn’t it so great to never run into anyone else in your outfit. It just feel wonderful to be one of a kind. 👌🏼

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

It does! Thank you so much Christine! I am trying to bring fun and practical ideas for summer :)

So Cute! You make it look so easy. Your very talented and a excellent teacher.

Lovely tops. Love your sewing.

@kriskeuler4455

Жыл бұрын

Alisa you are so sweet and inspiring to all of us ❤❤❤

Great Video Alisa. I remember sewing a 'peasant blouse' top like this in the 1970's to go with my 3 trier skirt I also made😂

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Yes :) he he, that makes a great outfit those two together!

another homerun! amazing!!!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jacqui!

This top is beautiful. I love tops with that style. Now I can make my own pattern. You are very good with explaining. ❤❤

Oh that yellow one! really beautiful. Love both tops. Thanks Alisa

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! The yellow one really pops, doesn't it? The blue one I will be wearing with blue sneakers that I wear every summer :)

This is fantastic, most of the peasant blouses I've seen are made with wovens but I have the perfect thin jersey for this project.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Very true, but nice lightweight knit/jersey/rayon knit or even bamboo knit will do great!

Easy peasy the way u explain it & the results look beautiful on u.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Debbie! I am prepping a Members EXtra with more options :)

You are so talented! The tops are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your videos. 💐

You look beautiful. I love this video. You inspired me to sew more than quilts. Thank you ❤

Thank you so much for this. I'm working on a sew-along video right now for a vintage reprint of a Simplicity peasant blouse with an underarm gusset. What a nightmare! I plan to recommend several peasant blouse patterns both Big 4 and indie and even self-drafted. I'll definitely be adding this to the list. It looks fantastic on you and so easy to follow.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Oh, under-arm gussets can be a real pickle. I hope you make it through without too much trouble! Thank you, and starting with a raglan sleeve pattern is even easier, just add ease tot he sleeve and bodice and ta-da! Peasant top ready :)

So cute! Scream!!! 🎉❤

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Very cute tops! Thanks for sharing your pattern ideas.

Love how you explain things so clearly. Your explanation of doing the square neck was the best explanation I’ve seen.

Both of your new tops look wonderful on you. Some of the new tops (sold in department stores) look like old fashion maternity tops.Your tops do not. They look very comfortable. Thank you for this video.

Can’t wait to make this top. Thanks. Your amazing

Beautiful top. Thanks for sharing 😊

I love this top 😍 thank you so much Alisa ❤❤❤

Again, thank you! This top is actually a great tummy hider. I will make one with about 2" material under waist elastic like the shirt I bought years ago and wore to thinness. 😊

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Good idea, Kimm, about the tummy hider!

Your amazing energy and love for your craft, it’s extremely inspiring thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge. I’m so grateful to have stumbled across your site! Just so wonderful watching and learning by your techniques! ❤

Beautiful design, you should create your own pattern line

Really like this top, I need to go through my stach and see if i have a fabric for it 😊❤ I would also be lovely as a dress.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, it would look great as a dress, you're so right!

This looks fabulous on you, you are a very talented lady and you give me so much energy to keep sewing, even after failures thank you

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Hello there and thank you so much for a kind comment :) You know, after something does not go right in my won sewing I keep telling myself - I gotta dust myself off, pick myself up and keep going because it won't sew it itself :) You can totally do it, sometimes we just have to go through obstacles to get there :)

You did it again Alisa and the top looks nice and comfortable. Thank you for the tutorial! ❤You had me cracking up, with the arm waving test..lol..I was like, throw yo hands in the airrrr and wave em like you just don't care....WAVE APPROVED! 😁

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, lol, you get me :) but so important right? I get really frustrated if I have any wardrobe malfunctions like slipping straps - I had a store bought top like this years ago and that was an issue. But so satisfying when you can make it just like you want it :) wave approved :) ❤️

@monisnax1313

Жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I totally get you! Lol. I have a store bought top like this and I ended up having to do the hair wrap method ( I'm sure that's not what it's called 🤣) but I had to tie 2 together, slip my arm in it and tie the other end to the armpit, in the inside of the shirt...A MESS!! 😵‍💫😁 That was years ago but I will most definitely be doing the approved wave test! 😉

That's a gorgeous summer shirt! You make it look easy!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

You can totally do it :_

I always get positive energy from your videos Alisa! 🌼

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Awwww, thank you! this makes me happy :)

Beautiful top. Some parts of this video do not have audio, but I understood the assignment 😊

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ❤

I love the thread tip for the end of the elastic! Both of these are so cute. And I’m curious as to how you’ve avoided collecting extra sewing machines?? 😂 People find out I sew and just give them to me (restoring them is a whole other hobby of mine). Hubby asks me WHY do you need another one?? I don’t know, I just do! ❤

@944gemma

Жыл бұрын

I figure it’s not a want, it’s a need and it won’t go away till I go first. I love all those old sewing machines. They’re built to last.

@imsewblessed1578

Жыл бұрын

This happens to me as well. I have nine of them 🫣. I’m going to give a few to my daughter in law and granddaughter.

Hi Lisa, I would like to be come a member but wondered if I required a printer to print off information as I don't have one. I'm not very technically minded😂😂😂. I love all your content and believe you have a natural god given talent to teach. Thank you for sharing with us I truly do appreciate your time and talent.🌼🌸🌻

I love your enthusiasm, it’s infectious. Please continue to make these wonderful videos.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

super sweet, Alisa!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Laura! :)

What a great top ! And such a summery color ! 😍

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you, Laura! The color says "lemon meringue" and I love that soft yellow :) I am so happy it looks great with the green pants!

@creativecheersoffashionlau7364

Жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity it certainly looks great on you ! 😍

Your tops turned out lovely! I always enjoy watching how you draft your patterns. You explanations are very clear and make me feel like I could tackle these projects. Just need to get a sewing machine first😊

I’m so glad to see this! Yesterday I resisted buying a Burda pattern for a very similar top. Glad I saved my money. Your patterns are the best!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

He he, the temptation is strong :) also, if you have a simple raglan top pattern - the steps are even simpler, just slash the sleeve, add ease to the front/back and ta-da! :)

@kriskeuler4455

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree ❤❤❤

Oo goes together fab I saw you shorts version but I'll have to go find the trouser one as my daughter really wants some trousers

@ThoughtfulCreativity

3 ай бұрын

It is linked as one of the "Sew Easy" episodes in the description :)

Yip…, very nice video! I am also a beginner.

What a fabulous tutorial! Love the top on you, and the ease and clarity of the sewing :)

Beautiful tops. Love your video as always :)

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Agata!

Hi Alisa beautiful as always and thanks for your lovely videos

Such a cute, stylish & sophisticated. Love it..!! Great video. Thanks alot..🙂🙂

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thanks for this I’ve been looking for a pattern like this 😊 love your tops😊

Great job

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very pretty tops. I love the blue fabric.

I love your channel! I've been sewing for over 20 years and I still learn little tricks from you and sometimes I just watch your videos because they are fun you have a great camera personality and you explain very clearly.

I love this top! Simple and easy to sew but can look fairly polished. I like the elastic waist because it can be worn over the waistband of the pants (like you do with the jeans) and it looks like you tucked it in without having all that bulk at your waist on hot summer days. I made something similar a few months ago by copying a store-bought top but your approach looks even easier. May have to make another one!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Karen, you are so right, agree 100% on the elastic waist - yes and yes! And I like that elastic on the hem also brings in all that volume of the bodice in.

Thank you for another great video!

What a cute top!

Love the tops! Thanks

You look fabulous. Thank you for sharing. Your channel is super

Beautiful.

cute top!

Love it. 😊

Beautiful

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you for all the great sewing tips & tricks. I really enjoy watching your videos and love your super positive personality.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Linda :) make sure you take a look at This Members Extra that goes with this video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/o62Y1NeRlMffedY.html

Amazing top!! It came out beautifully, and fits you so well!

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vanessa, I love it too :)

So great.

Stunning tops. I just wish i could fly to you for face to face lessons.😂

I love your pattern drafting vids. This top is great…what you might consider doing is another video with all the variations you can do from one pattern. Like make channels instead of sewing elastic and use drawstrings. Keyhole neckline with drawstrings. Make long sleeves. Use see through material to make a top for layering. Make a dress. Take off the sleeves and put in side slits in side seams with maxi length with a drawstring neckline for summer beach dress. It would encourage multiple uses of this pattern once it is drafted. And maybe more interest in drafting it. Even though if you only make this top in various materials for summer and wear it with those pants….it is definitely a winner.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you, and I have most of then on the channel already :) video about making any top into a dress, videos about different sleeves, different techniques, keyholes and different fabrics - all on the channel already :)

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Hello. I live in the UK and have just started my sewing journey at the age of 60. I have found your videos very helpful. I am thinking of joining your membership but I just need to know I am a large lady and am wondering if your clothes will just adapt to someone much larger than yourself. thank you.

Greetings. Love You and Your channel. I am looking for a suggestion on how to pad up my dress form. Can you offer me any recommendations ?????

Thank you Allisa for such a beautiful top. I would love to know how easy would it be to make the pants into a skirt. I love the details on the waist and the way it flows. It would look so lovely as a maxi skirt.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Lorena, I have multiple videos on the channel on all sorts of skirts - circle, a line, gathered, wrap and more. Go take a look and you will find the design that you like and can use for your creation.

@lorenajb4111

Жыл бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity oh, I know, I love your channel. I'll try to integrate the waist somehow on a skirt. It'll be a great project to tackle. Thanks for replying. 🤗

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

@@lorenajb4111 aaaa, I see what you mean now, oh, you can use it on skirts too, 100%, same tutorial that I did for the waistband on pants you can use it on a skirt, just make sure it is a gathered waist skirt.

Both blouses look great on you! You make drafting look so easy. How/where did you learn the basic skills? I have a few ideas but don't know how to get it from my head to paper to fabric. What advise can you offer a stumped & frustrated sewing enthusiasts🫣🤔

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Hello there, Joy! The short answer is - Lots and lots of reading and combing through different books, in different languages and understanding different drafting techniques and finding common denominators, because in different parts of the world there are different cultures of pattern drafting, and using geometry to tie it all together. And of course then - putting it all in practice and seeing what works and what needs to be adjusted and why and how does it all play out with the use of different fabrics and techniques. I think seeing sewing patterns in terms of shapes really make a big difference, here I made a video about it, I think it might help you to get started - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHiq1M5_XbK_Yrg.html

@Joy-eq6qg

Жыл бұрын

@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you for your very thought-provoking answer. I'll try visiting local used bookstore & see what I can find. The different languages & geometry will be a problem! It has been years since I studied either one BUT I'm game to try tackling it cause I want to try & do this. Wish I had researched this while in college a lifetime ago (great-grandma now).

I know it's been gone for a while, but what made you take down the wall covering? You suffered so much putting it up lol. The white is nice, clean and minimal vibe.

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, very true, Natalie! It started peeling off, slowly but surely, so I was just over it. I did love it for a while and then it was time for a change :)

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Hi alisa how do I become a member of your channel I am using an iPad

@ThoughtfulCreativity

Жыл бұрын

Hello there, here's the link, but watch the video in full please, because there is a couple of things specific for the Ipad/Iphone users - kzread.info/dron/AZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA.htmljoin