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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@cheesecakesocks

15 күн бұрын

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

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

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.

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.

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

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

I adore your whole wardrobe

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

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

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will check her blog out!

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!

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!!

I Love love the Fabrics-Store. I've been buying from them for years. Lovely stuff!

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more :)

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.

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

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

You have encouraged me to sew clothing again. Thank you

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Happy sewing :)

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 жыл бұрын

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.

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 жыл бұрын

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

I love your aesthetic! So classic

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.

Loved this!!

Beautiful! You nailed it.❤️

Wow these are all amazing!

Loved it ALL! The pattern choices,fabric choice,the execution and you’re explanations.

Your wardrobe is my favorite. Thanks for sharing

I like the fact that you use fabric that's easily available in any local market and also these clothes are oversized. I just love such loose, street style clothing!

What a classy, classic wardrobe. You should be so proud. Thank you for showing us.

Can't wait to saw my own wardrobe

You have inspired me to sew again.

Thanks for sharing. You and your handmade clothes are beautiful.

Like your simple style. I need to sew more.

Everything you made looks super comfy! You should be so proud

Your clothes are amazing!🥰

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!

Thank you for showing all your makes and talking about the process.I had fun listening to you while finishing an order.

So glad this was recommended to me. I’ve been looking for patterns and sources for fabrics and I love all of these. Thank you so much. Everything looks wonderful on you.

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.

It'simple but nice. Thanks dear.

This is amazing! Exactly what I was looking for, great discovering patterns!

so aspirational!!! a gorgeous minimal wardrobe!

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Lovely, both you and your linen clothing! Very chic

Love all the clothes, colors, materials you used., beautiful!!! Great choices! Fun!

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

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

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

I'm envious of your sewing skills.

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, that's nice of you to say! It takes practice, but anyone can do it :)

I love watching videoed with instructional content! Just found your vlog, and am really enjoying them.

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.

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

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Linen is my fave! Clearly, haha.

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

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💖💖💖

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

I love all of the style you have made. Awsome! I just bought a sewing machine and you have definitely inspired me to try

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!

Love ❤️ that black & white outfit

I love all !!!

Love all linen makes!!! I have loved every linen garment I’ve done and after watching this video I’m realizing how happy I worked be if I write linen exclusively!

Love your style! Everything you have made is beautiful 😍

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Everything looks nice 😊

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!

I love your wardrobe! Beautiful job!

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

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

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! :)

All the clothes look beautiful on you.

Wow! What a great video. So great that you have shown so much, wonderful colours and perfect simple styling. Inspiring!

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great linen garments, congratulations!

Just getting into this so I appreciate the transparency and authenticity. Hella helpful. You're also really beautiful so.

Kudos to you, Emily! I used to sew along time ago and have decided to pick it up again. It's almost like riding a bike. Your videos are refreshing me! Thank you.

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

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

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!

Thank you Emily for sharing your beautiful linen wardrobe. I love it! I am a Senior that likes to keep active…I’ve done quilting for a few years but now am working on a linen pant. Its my first piece getting back into sewing. ❤

what a dream! love all of these pieces!

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@LUNABEEHIVE

3 жыл бұрын

@@EmilyLightly I'd love to see a video talking specifically about the different linens -- unless you have one already! I always want to work with linen more but when I go to purchase (especially online) I get overwhelmed by the kinds and weights.

I think all your projects turned out great.

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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 жыл бұрын

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!

I think these look fabulous on you. I love simple styles and natural fabrics. Thanks for the patterns.

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I would love to see you in your beautiful makes.

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!

Great capsule wardrobe. A way to deal with the slightly gaping front of the off white wrap dress is to sew in a small snap to keep it from opening too much. ❤️🧵🪡

Thanks so much some really nice pieces and information.

Wow, you are doing a great job! Love the sweater you knitted!😋

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

So impressed. Very clever

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

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 жыл бұрын

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

Love all you garments xx

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just started sewing again and I love love love everything you did. Definitely will do at least one of them after I finish the coat I’m working on.

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! So glad you like them :)

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Love the overalls.

Great job!!!

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.

Those palisade pants are just lovely!!! i love those pockets! I have workout pants with pockets like that and i love it

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree the pocket design on that pattern is so cool!

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

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This is super cool! You should be very proud of yourself.

@EmilyLightly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I made a pattern out of newsprint from the market. I gave three dress patterns one shirt pants short and skirt all for maternity and post partum. I created lots of things on the fold. Glad to see others did the same.