I think the blue workwear jacket is incredible! Even before you said you’d made it I was thinking about how much I liked it 😂

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Aw yayyyyy ok thank you!!!!!!

If you are unsure of the blue jacket you made, changing the buttons can give it a new life and seem more wearable!🫶🏼 very cute im considering making it!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

a great idea!!! Thank you!!

Good morning from Germany, use a stretchy zigzag stitch for the red dress. This way the seams can stretch with the fabric.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

I'll do this next time! Thank you!!

before you even revealed that you made the blue jacket yourself I was thinking how much I loved your outfit!! big fan of the jacket & the whole look :)

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Aw that's so reassuring ... thank you!!

I love the blue jacket so much!! (just a lil note: the pockets in formal clothes are stitched closed so that they don't get baggy when people put their hands inside while trying them on 😅)

If the fabric of your patchwork dress is at all stretchy, you need to use a stretch stitch for your seams so that they give with the fabric as it stretches. Some of the seams could be done with your overlocker. Other seams may not be accessible to your overlocker now to dress is sewn up so, as an alternative to stretch stitch, you could use Maraflex thread for your top and bottom stitches. This is a stretch thread which has enough give to stretch with the fabric so you can use a normal straight stitch.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Ahhhhh makes sense!!! Thank you!!!

The stitching on the pockets is to keep them tidy during shipping and while people are trying them on, it's so that the pockets look really neat

I think you're right that the seams are breaking because the dress is stretchy. Such a beautiful dress though.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

You're so right!!! :'(

Hi! For stretch clothing definitely try using your overlocker to sew the seams or a zigzag stitch on your machine. Also make sure you use a sewing machine needle specifically for stretch fabric 😊

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

AHHH I should have known!! Thank you!!

I think it’s your fabric choice for the jacket that’s putting you off. It’s cute as is, kinda reminds me of an art teacher’s smock. But I think your style would prefer something softer so it was a little more boho than boxy and structured. Maybe a patterned or plain linen, double gauze or your favourite patterned thrifted sheet?

If you’re not hammering beads you just need to lock them back in place with a hand stitch to fix it in place and stop them all unthreading. Also you should try a small rolled hem on a fine fabric like that. It’s tricky but so nice when done correctly.

The jacket and shirt at the start of the video give me Paddington Bear vibes ❤

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

AW !!!! paddington is a style icon

My goal for 2024 is to work my way through the Roberts-Wood patterns using up the fabrics in my stash. These patterns are exquisite!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

That sounds like the best goal!! RW have some unbelievable patterns!

Pockets are stitched closed (often vents, too) to keep everything tidy and nice until it reaches the customer. (Sorry if someone has already said this. I couldn't get through all the comments.)

Pants were also my nemesis. Then i bought “Fit and Sew Custom Jeans: Classic and Creative Sewing Techniques for Modern Patterns” by Helen Bartley and my pant woes were solved. She uses paper mock ups (woo hoo, no need to sew an entire first garment) to work out the pattern adjustments and get the right fit for YOUR body. It took me a few tries, but I’ve now made several pairs of paints that i wear in my daily rotation. It’s definitely worth a try if pants are on your 2024 bingo card.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

!!! AN AMAZING REC!!! Thank you!! I'm going to look into this!!!

My goals this year are: low buy/no buy, make things with all of the stuff I already have (I have sooooooo many supplies and a huge fabric stash) and more reading, less scrolling. I'm doing okay so far, but it's barely into January. Also I have this weird urge to undo alllll of the squares I crocheted, tie it back together and just make a big cardigan, but I feel like I just need to take a break from it and come back at a later time. Lol.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Love the low/no buy goal! I hope it goes well!! Ooooh always follow those creative ideas, sounds like it could be fun!!

@LittleRedTeaCake

6 ай бұрын

@@fromcarlyb Thank you!

You are getting so much more comfortable joking around in front of the camera! It’s so nice to see. Thank you for the video :)

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

yay!!! i'm trying hahahah thank you for watching!!!

14:25 I am so fascinated by this dress and what is happening with the seams. Are the threads snapped? Or can you hear them snapping when it’s stretched? Are your seams sitting flat? Maybe it’s a tension issue? Are you using a stretch or ball point needle if it’s a stretch thick fabric? I am very invested

For 2024, I want to make dresses and shirts for myself and my kid. I am good at skirts, and I want to make more “tops” to go with them or just dresses. I also plan to knit a sweater (or two!) this year. I have patterns, I just have to take the leap!

Can you maybe do a short video on how you make your hand stiched labels? I would appreciate!! I find them very inspiring!

Ball point/jersey needle, and triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side), will give you a strong, stretchy, straight seam on knits that shouldn’t pop.

Hey everyone!! Hope you're all going well. What projects are you working on this week? Let me know! I'm pretty keen to give another crack at a pair of jeans & hopefully (finally) get the fit right... wish me luck!

Maybe the pants fabric warps in the wash? I'm still a beginner sewist and that's the first thing that comes to mind. I really want to try my hand at split side skirts this year!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

OOOH you're thinking some clever thoughts..... I wonder!!! And that sounds so fun!

That blue jacket is SOO cute!!! I would definitely keep it in rotation in your wardrobe. In fact, I want to make one now! Lovely video, I love the good vibes from your videos. ❤

They keep pockets sewn together for clothes to keep shape (in storage/on hangers) and look better during fitting. It may sound bad but if someone have for example big belly pockets "open" when jackets are buttoned. This is normal but looks bad. Many people keep pockets shut because they prioritize visuals over functionality.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Oh some great info!! Thanks for sharing this!!

That jacket is cute! try wearing it open and see if you like that better. The dress is great! Good choice on fabric!

Great video. Enjoyed hanging out as always 😊. And can’t believe how small your mending pile is! Awesome way to make sure you do it though!

My goals are to start sewing lessons and also grow more on youtube! I have been working on my youtube fulltime for a year and will have to look for a job soon, so I'm kind of scared I won't have enough time for youtube 😬 But I'll see what happens!! Love your video as always

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

that sounds AMAZING!!! I hope it all goes so well & you can see your dreams coming to life this year!

I am currently procrastinating starting to sew again after finishing my last year of my fashion degree and feeling very burnt out. But I think I’m almost ready and maybe some mending will be some easy quick reward activities for me

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Aw I hope you feel more rested & inspired soon!!

i really feel like mending is made for the beginning of the year ! always keep it for january.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

i totally agree! it feels so satisfying to get jobs like that done to kick off the year. ooooh that sounds wonderful!! I hope it goes so well mate!

Yesssss looking like a character is goals 🤩🎉

Omg what a beautiful formal dress! Love the new length, it’s giving 60s ❤

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I love it now too yay!!!

Fort he red dress you can also use a straight stitch with a smaller stitch size and stretch the seam a bit when you sew

Happy New Year!!! 🎉 I absolutely love the blue dress that you made from your new Christmas pattern!!!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year!!! And thank you!

i want to sew EGL pieces!! i’m making my first skirt right now and next up i want to make a dress. i’m super excited!!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Ooooh exciting!!!!

The Red dress is cute as a topper over leggings or skinny pants.

My mending pile consists of 2 items needing just 1 button each, 1 bra needed the underwire put back in, and 1 dress needing a seam redone

@fromcarlyb

5 ай бұрын

oh so achievable !!! love that for you!

Inspired to tackle my growing mending box now! I have to say your makeup is always lovely - I was just wondering what gold eyeshadow this is? So pretty! :)

Happy New Year! The first jacket looks cute because you are young and cute, but it reminds me of Madeline. The second is so lively that it would be worth making it in different colors & prints. Great purposes, happy sewing.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Happy new Year!

I'm taking an intermediate sewing course this year and I'm SO EXCITED.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

THAT'S THE BEST!!!

@kaytemnorwood

6 ай бұрын

​@@fromcarlyboh, it just occurred to me, what if you put like a bee applique or embroidery coming out of one of the pockets on your blue Christmas make? Inject a little whimsy might make you like it more?

The ZW workwear jacket is super cool😎

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Carly, I bought the Oia Pinafore pattern a few weeks ago and am planning on making it in February. I was so excited when I saw that you’ve done it too! Did you go for the dart or no-dart version please?

Can i just say, i stumbled across your video on suggested.. i played it and instantly subscribed because of your intro (funky players) 🤣 love the vibes! Also, you look like the girl from Stranger Things! Love that 😁

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Aw hahahah thanks for stopping by!!! I appreciate it!!

Why do grandma's always have old bias tape to hand down! My nan has so much! Got to love a goodie bag though ❤

The soften studios dress !!! Love !!! PS: Carly I luv u but how are you wearing winter clothing in all of these vids it's like 35 degrees at the moment

Hi Carl, I recently started using the upper lip and eyebrows shaver as seam ripper and it's so so convenient and magical... Do give it a try.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

OOOOOH interesting!!!!!!

this video is so nice ❤ also, where are your glasses from?? i've always been curious 👀

Love all your clothes! Blue suits you very well! Good idea to wear something you dont like tooo much to see if it gets better :-)

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much!!

They stitch pockets closed to show the best fit possible and to keep people from wearing the seams before someone purchases them.

Here in the U.S.we call it a seam ripper.😅

Oh my goodness, trying to make pants that actually fit is so hard at the best of times! I have a pretty big hip to waist ratio thanks to my butt, and big thighs too and it's the absolute worst. :(

I love the pinafore dress you made! Where can I find the pattern?

Can you share the link to the pinafore pattern please? It looks so amazing!

Happy new year Carly! ❤🎉 amazing video as always 😊 just out of curiosity... how old are you? 😅

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year!!!!

i’m currently making some bee plushies!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

adorable !!!

if you're using a straight stitch on stretchy fabric, the seams will pop easily! try a zig zag stitch instead since that stretches with the fabric

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

AMAZING!!! Thank you!

@TheBaumcm

2 ай бұрын

@@fromcarlybyou can also try the triple stitch (the one that looks like 3 lines side by side) so the seam stitch is straight but stretchy. Check your sewing manual for recommendations.

Is the colorblock dress a knit or a stretchy fabric? If it is a knit, then try stretching out the fabric as you sew it. It will keep the stitches from popping.

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

I'm actually not sure.... I think it was a knit!!

I have never understood the use of the term “unpick” to remove stitching because you are not UNpicking. You may be picking out the stitches, which may be where the term originated, but that would be more picking than unpicking. To unpick, you would first have to pick. Anywho, just curious if anyone else is confused by the term I hear used by so many sewists.

where is your wrist pincushion from!!!!

@fromcarlyb

6 ай бұрын

It's from MinisoLife! I don't think they sell them anymore :(

@danitapia3410

6 ай бұрын

I found them online! I think I’ll try to sew one myself :D

Your might being using the wrong thread...

The dress that developed holes is so weird.