Good stuff i recently have ventured into the world of sewing.... My wife is always complaining of not seeing anything cute in her size.... So i took it upon my self to make her a wardrobe of cute to her clothing in her size! Thank you for the video very helpful and a great tip!

Ok so I got an old sewing machine from my Nan and am trying to make my girls some costumes for their school, after not having sewn before...ever. I cannot believe I didn't think to iron the hem before sewing! This will make it much easier, as I kept sewing unevenly with the fabric wanting to return to its flat state :D Thanks for sharing!

Very nice pattern! I never saw a circle skirt with ribbon-tie tucks on the inside like that before. Very original!

That's awesome that you're sewing at a young age! I wish I had really gotten into sewing when I was younger :)

loved the skirt!!! i'm a begginer at sewing. i have a few basics but still afraid to make something more elaborated like a skirt or a shirt or something like that... your tutorials make it look so easy. So thanx for the tips and the tutorials

thanks for sharing! very new to sewing but so excited to get into detailed patterns lol.Can't wait to see the rest of your videos!

I bought that pattern yesterday from Joann's during a 99 cent pattern sale. I can't wait to make it!

I am elated for the opportunity to implement all your awesome idea's. you have inspired me to use the vintage fabrics that I have herd at home a d to loom for more at thrift stores. I always for you here. Congratulations on your pregnancy and I am looking forward to learning more fro. your shared skills.

Thank you! Loved how you provided directions and helpful info while you showed how in fast speed! As always I appreciate your time and hints!

VERY GOOD!!! from a man who is a rank amateur sewing hobbyhist!!!

Great idea to practice with a thrift store bought sheet!! I just started sewing myself and I have to say that was one of my fears...buying material and wasting the money because I ruined it by making a mistake, lol. I literally stared at the instructions, the pattern and the material for about a week and a half before I had the nerve to start a project, lol

You are great!!!! Thanks for your videos.....

thanks this definitely picked up my confidence about using the sewing patterns that I purchased but havent opened and its been years since I bought them....love the idea of using a king size bed sheet, never thought about that before, garage sale hunting time :)

I used a pattern for the first time and it was a front, two sides and a back but only did front and back, herpaderp. What you said about jersey is interesting as I was I making a costume last year and was told that as a beginner, I should never use jersey, don't even look at jersey, following their advice I got cotton and it ripped >: and had no costume. So I really appreciate hearing that beginners can use jersey.

Funny that you mentioned the sheet thing. My roommate's grandmother was actually getting rid of some sheets that had a really cute floral print. She thought I was crazy when I said I wanted to make clothes out of them.

You are very skilled. Thank you.

Great and helpful video! thanks!

So cute! Thanks for posting these and best to you! :)

Thanks you've given me some confidence!!!

like this,..I've been searching you tube for beginner pattern videos

oh cool.. awesome.. i will look for it. thank you..

ohhh thank you!!! thank you !!!!thank you !!!! I love your video's I may actually learn how to sew. I also love being thrifty !!!! all my best Cat

GREAT JOB!!!!!!

I can't believe I came across your video I have got the same pattern and I hope to make that skirt you had made. Even though you used a sheet it still looked very good. I am not that good at patterns and I am just learning. Material is so expensive and sewing clothes is not a cheap hobby. The pattern may look great, you make it up and it doesn't seem to work for you. But that's the way it goes.

I buy my patterns at stores that sell fabric. You can also get patterns at thrift stores (charity shops, second hand stores) or online through the pattern companies websites.

@SnowRabbit16 Thanks, glad you liked the tips. I speed up the sewing part because this particular video is about patterns in general, not really the one I was working on. If I had been doing a partern walk-through for a specific pattern then the footage would have been slower and more detailed.

This was a good starter I brought a pattern. I was comfortable with the cuts and numbers only to get lost in their terms. I will look throught more of your videos for other tips

I liked it a lot.

I LOVE this pattern! I want to sew a dress to wear as my reception dress for my wedding, and I want to make this skirt coupled with the top of an "Infinity dress" as the dress! I think it'll be soooooo adorable!!

Very good video.... Thanks for sharing!

that was so incredibly helpful! thank you for posting this! : )

Wow nice tips !!

Whitney, That turned out so cute! You did such a good job sewing it! I saw a lady with a beautiful dress on one day and she told me it was made from a tablecloth! It was gorgeous!

@Whitney_Sews

9 жыл бұрын

Sharon La Tour Thank you!

@sharonlatour6230

9 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Whitney! :)

Hi Whitney, Good job on the lesson. My only suggestion would be to slow down the sewing part so you could follow along easier. I liked the fact that you made it look so easy:)

The cutting board is a large cardboard one that folds up. You can get them at most fabric stores for about $15-$20. It helps with laying out large pieces of fabric and patterns. :)

I love this video! Please make a video explaining how to read the pattern instructions:)

OMG i need to learn how to use a patten this was superb!

Hey Whitney! Thank you so much for making this video (and please make more about sewing patterns!). I just picked up some McCall's patterns (on sale for 99 cents at Joann's!), however I'm still so terrible at using them. I've tried using patterns a good handful of times now, and I always seem to mess something up. Maybe you could also talk about different tips for when working with a skirt vs a blouse vs a dress?

This was just some quick tips and info to help people wanting to get started with sewing patterns. I have a pattern reading series that I did after this video that goes into a lot more detail about laying out patterns, etc.

nice trick, looks good

OMG that is so cute! You're so talented =)

@TrishieLove Thank you! I will definitely do a more indepth pattern tutorial in the near future :)

@jeco5 The sheets I used still had a salvage like edge on the long sides. So I used that as the salvage and lined the arrows on the pattern pieces up with it. It worked out really well. There are a lot of websites that have great info on how to find the fabric grain if you have a piece with all cut edges. Just do a google search and you should be able to find everything you need.

i really loved the skirt u made ! cud u do a slower video showing how to make the skirt and wot to do if we dont have the fabric please? and i also like the idea of using a thrifted sheet ! it saves a lot of money

very cute!

Yep. It's the largest size bed sheet.

Very cute pattern. I want to sew, but I am struggling getting started. Guess I will try.

thanks so much that actually helped alot. oh i found simplicity patterns on sale today at hobby lobby 99cents and butterick patters at hancock fabrick for the same price thanks for the advice on waiting for a sale!

wow that was cute

@morochaenil It means to sew a straight stitch from the edge to the center in the arrow direction and then from the other edge to the center. Stay stitching is used on pieces that will be handled a lot while making the pattern and is supposed to prevent the fabric from stretching out of shape while you're working with it. Hope that helps :)

Omg I love you times a million (as a matter of fact i will subscribe now lol;-) ) I could you make a shirt from the simplicity pattern

Fabulous and so pretty!! I have been "working" on my first ever pattern. A Simplicity pattern marked "easy". A lovely summer dress in the most gorgeous fabric but have hit a bit where I am stumped (shoulder straps to underarm and bodice) and so I lost faith and material has been packed back in its bag and machine put away :( Scared to continue.

Nice...

Thank you so much for this! I'm just beginning to sew and am a little intimidated by everything--including sewing patterns. The use of a sheet as a trial run is a great idea!

@Whitney_Sews

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad the video gave you some helpful tips!

The video is called TIPS for sewing pattern beginners because I was just sharing tips I've learned over the years from working with patterns. I have a whole series with other pattern reading info broken down into sections. I don't like doing sewing pattern walk throughs where it goes through a pattern from start to finish because all patterns are different and someone would have to have that exact pattern for it to be useful.

@bloodykisses56 I suggest you make something like a pair of pajama pants first. That way you can get some practice reading patterns and if you mess up and they don't look perfect it's ok, they are still wearable. I know pj pants probably sounds boring, but that was the first pattern I used and it helped me learn the basics of patterns. Hope that helps you out :)

I've taken a couple of sewing classes at Joann Fabrics (one that's taking place in a couple of weeks) and patterns really aren't that bad. I'm still getting the hang of it but I do prefer patterns when making things.

@UntoldDarkness66 Most of the skirts I make can be shortened to the length you want. If you look at my first episode where I showed how to make a circle skirt it might help you out. For that one you make your own pattern and you can make it any length you want. As for why all the skirts I make are knee length...I don't wear shorter skirts and I don't want to make something for an episode that I won't be able to use.

@elsaluvsyah I have a series going right now. If you look through my most recent videos there are three pattern reading videos so far. Hope they help :)

Sheets are an excellent source of fabric. Try curtains for a jacket!

I'm making that same skirt only I'm shorting it a bit. I learned to sew with a new look pj pants sewing pattern at school during I Cannot sew anything without instructions or patterns.

Look at you go!

@TheMay1010 No, you have to chose and buy your own fabric....I used a sheet for that pattern.

neat :)

Too bad your not my neighbor. You make it look easy.

That's great I am terrified of patterns. My fiance has been sewing with his grnadmother forever and has a hard time... Great tip on the Hancock Fabric store too bad there are none near me :*(

do the packet gave you the fabric?

I see a large cutting 'board' on the floor. It's brilliant! How big is it, what did you use, where did you get it, what is it made of? Is it just quilting cutting boards hooked together??? I have wood (bamboo) floors throughout my home and it's difficult to cut anything on them because the wood is so soft and leaves every mark (not a good thing at all). Please let me know!! :) Thanks for all the great info and inspiration.

@DChikiss Thanks! Glad my videos are helping :)

@sakura851 I believe you asked me that same question two months ago. I'm sorry but I don't own that pattern nor do I have the money to go out and buy it. That is why I can only do tutorials over patterns I already own.

hi Whitney thanks for all your advise and lessons yo are a big help..i just have a problem with my sewing machine...every time i try to stitch after about 4 5 seconds the thread keeps breaking can you tell me what might the problem be?

hi whitney thanks for all your advise and lessons yo are a big help..i just have a problem with my aewing machine...every time i try to stitch after about 4 5 seconds the thread keeps breaking can you tell me wat might the problem be?

@TheMay1010 The pattern? Depends on where you live and if it's on sale. I get patterns on sale for $1 or $2 but they can cost up to $16

Great little project. Would it be possible for you to create a video for a simplicity dress as I'm a little stuck on it and I can't find any sort of walk through video on it. Its pattern 2886 and its dress c. I know this is a massive ask, but you make everything look so easy. If not, would it be possible for our to get a PDF of the instructions and chat to me about step 13. I would be so grateful for your help

If the pattern is for mutiple sizes do you just cut the largest out? I mean I didnt want to destroy the pattern by only making my size what would you recommend?

@MayAngelQt Cool I had always wondered if the JoAnns classes are any good.

One afternoon ?? =o you're incredible it would take a month for me xD

How did you sew in the elastic?. Did you just tack it in?

@sapphirephoenix75 I'm glad it helped! That's awesome that you found patterns on sale! I love sales :)

Hi Whitney, what is a king size sheet? is it a bed sheet?thanks

@dierdrelefae Me too. Thankfully my mom was been sewing and using patterns for many, many years so I could always run to her when I needed help (still do sometimes...)

@mpaandaa Thank you :)

Hi I decided to try out a easy sewing pattern B4803 Butterick I got everything cut out and now, I can't seen to put the peices together I keep reading the instructions I just don't get it, what do I do HELP!!

@HouseofYarally Once you've done a few patterns and are confident with them then go for it! Try an advanced one :)

I am trying to sew a skirt from a pattern and got stock in step one. Where it says stay stitch along upper in the direction of the arrows. And it shows the right side of the fabric with arrows running in opposing directions. No clue!!!!

i just had an idea since u are talking about patterns i really have a hard time understanding the how to tell the direction of fabric like locating the fabrics salvage edges for example if i used a sheet for a project i wouldnt have any idea like what is the fabrics salvage because it was never cut. hope that make since.

@ThoroughlyModernMLE That sounds really cool! Let me know how it turns out :)

Where could we get such patterns? thanks

@aglanceatmyworld how much is 1 pack?

What is that kind of skirt called? I love it sooooo much!

@Whitney_Sews

10 жыл бұрын

I believe it's called a pick-up skirt :)

@XINE333

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love your tutorials!

how to do the cowl neck pattern cutting and sewing.or how to place on the cloth.

can you do a sewing tutorial on folk wear pattern 113 kimono yukata?

To me Simplicity has the easiest directions and Butterick the hardest.

@MyDaisy66

7 жыл бұрын

Margaret Steel I'm just starting out, so that's useful to know. Thank you.

I tried a simplicity (easy) patterns & I cut it out my size but..when I tried it on its was too small on my hips. HELP!!!!

@Whitney_Sews

9 жыл бұрын

yesvelas4 Did you cut it to the size you wear in store bought clothes or the size your measurements fit with according to the back of the envelope? They are very different.

@jeremiahedwards Hehe...I love you honey!

Like the way you did the skirt but I really didn't pick up on any tips where actual patterns were concerned. Thanks anyway...

i like the video but you didn't explain how to lay out the pattern pieces, where the selvage edge was on the sheet, what a bias is etc. other then that it was a great video. thanks

@aglanceatmyworld thks!

I was taught at school to sew with patterns, some 20 years later, I still hate sewing patterns.

Wiggle Room! =0)