Thank you so much for help with creating a collar. I am upcycling a wedding dress - turns out the train is PERFECT for a cape, but I've been having some trouble turning the back bodice section into a shoulder/neckline. ALSO: When making collars or other sharp corners, I often clip the corner very close so it flattens more easily when turning right side out.
@ricknsheri4 ай бұрын
I found your video while searching on how to make a curtain for a 5th wheel trailer. I am thrilled to learn all these tools and tips. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
@bj_minaj8 ай бұрын
As a person that also has a limited workspace, you made it make sense. Thank you 🙌🏾
@raulnevesfigueirarocha31708 ай бұрын
do you have a daughter
@rcowham8 ай бұрын
Hi, that is an odd thing to ask. I don't currently have any kids.
@oshginva2510 ай бұрын
How nice of you NOT to caption your video. I am a Deaf person who wants to make one of these coats. Unfortunately I can't understand a word you are saying. Equal Communication Access, anyone???
@jilliannachtigall6900 Жыл бұрын
Random question, but what is your accent? You have some similarities to a Newfoundland accent so I'm just curious whether you're from Eastern Canada or somewhere in the United States
@rcowham8 ай бұрын
Hi, I live in the upper midwest area. The nearest Canadian border is about a 3 hour drive. I have never been to Canada though.
@laraargento Жыл бұрын
Loved it
@mranon420233 ай бұрын
ywnbaw
@laraargento3 ай бұрын
@@mranon42023 ???
@adeledelarosa7819 Жыл бұрын
Those who don't have the knak for sewing might see it complicated...the space you had to work in made it harder to SEE/understand. I appreciate your sharing your "how to" I once made a cape for a child, turned out well. This time I wanna make a cape with a stand up collar for an adult...but people out there make one the very best you can it'll be good for several different uses and will last for years. Thanks again...byeeeeeee
@edytaniedzwiedz20878 ай бұрын
❤😂
@poeticjustuspodcast65342 ай бұрын
Agreed my ADHD make this it easy to follow
@MommaPsalm46 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you made this! I want to make one of these!
@steev75 Жыл бұрын
Lovely. I was wondering about the pin bit. If you thread some thin wire in the top eye but the wrap it you can attach a dangle and then add the beads, just a different look. I love that steam punk hat and the music too.
@portiabrown443 Жыл бұрын
I wear my hair in a French twist and I think one of these would look pretty put in it..without a sharp end of course.
@judithcollins37442 жыл бұрын
Next plague, I am making one of these. Super cute. Thanks for the upload and detailed instructions.
@RockinReed972 жыл бұрын
You look like a vampire who does magic.
@margaretfoster50392 жыл бұрын
I hate no pockets I guess the designer doesn’t golf.The only ones I have I bought by mistake.I won’t buy if no pockets.I have three pair that I will put pockets in so I can wear them.They have been in my closet for three years and more.
@thatsnailboi15982 жыл бұрын
Canadian history has something called the Battle Of Hatpins, where 70 women fought police officers with hatpins and all sorts of makeshift weapons like frying pans, to protect the right to teach in French, it's culturally significant to why we are a bilingual country AND IT'S SO BADASS
@srtarueda35702 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much, such a great explanation
@bloodsuccxa4352 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I’m have to make a costume for my theatre class and this helped me so much
@witchplease772 жыл бұрын
Wha are these needles called again? And, where do you find your larger beads? I'd like to find a mixed bag of beads in various shapes and sizes.
@rcowham2 жыл бұрын
I used the 6 inch doll needles. I used some beads I had, and some from the larger bead strings that you can buy at craft stores. You can use a small round file to make the bead holes larger if you need too.
@S3b0rg2 жыл бұрын
I dont understand why Jerry didnt want to wear this its beautiful!
@rcowham2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. But who's Jerry?
@mizhamilton49372 жыл бұрын
Very helpful to see how it went together! I too bought sweaters before the guide ...Im getting closer to getting started thanks to you :)
@rcowham2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) getting started on a project is always the hardest part. Just remember they are only sweaters. You can probably get more if something goes wonky.
@rebekahalvarado2082 жыл бұрын
This was helpful
@beakelsall11373 жыл бұрын
sorry to say you seem to take the joy out of making these, I've done my own, and I think you are being really pedantic about doing something which is supposed to be free, creative, individual and joyful. I wonder what Katwise thinks of this, but am sure she's far too gracious to say. To me it seems to fly in the face of her generosity to be vlogging making details of another artists work, giving details of her tutorial, there's a reason she sells the tutorials. Maybe you should be vlogging about your own tutorials? This doesn't sit well with me, but anyway have a lovely day
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I greatly enjoyed making and wearing my creation. I tried very hard not to give away the details of the tutorial while still showing my creative process. Most authors are happy to have favorable reviews of their patterns, as more people will purchase them. The only thing I was unhappy with was my initial choice of sweaters. But by all means make some tutorials yourself. You will find it's not as easy as you seem to think it is. Have lovely day youself.
@judithcollins37442 жыл бұрын
@@rcowham Your video will BOOST sales of the pattern books, not diminish them. Thank you for showing us that ordinary sewists can make these, and I'm sure Katwise would agree. She herself is encouraging us to try. That's why she put out the books.
@Luxxen1013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your Katwise sweater journey!
@jonajackson34433 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how many sweaters are required to make this sweater. The thrift stores are very pricey here. Trying to decide what style to try. Any info you can pass on is appreciated.
@Charmedandgrey3 жыл бұрын
The pattern says to have 20 sweaters on hand
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
I had quite a stack, the more you have the bigger you can make the skirt part. Try and get tightly knitted sweaters. They are easier to work with. I think plain sweatshirts or long sleeved t shirts would work lovely. I'm hoarding denim to make a jeans one, which will be super heavy.
@jcampbell1003 жыл бұрын
wow
@MomoMomo-cc1iv3 жыл бұрын
Thanky you 😘😘😘
@tadrushijani61543 жыл бұрын
That's a perfect tutorial. Thank you.
@glchild2513 жыл бұрын
Great job, where did you purchase your hat pins?
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
I purchased the six inch doll needles from hobby lobby, and the beads from Joanns or Micheals. You could also use long upholstery needles, but I have only ever seen them in a variety pack.
@PaulaCroteau3 жыл бұрын
I'd connect a tiny something thru the eye of the needle as a 'stopper', perhaps a small bit of wire or something, as assurance the top bead won't fall off, even though it is glued. I've not made jewelry, but I bet there is something that would work. Using doll needles is genius, the perfect strength and poke. Thank you. I'll be making some using those.
@amandajones64813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this brilliant video. Isn't it typical that women were penalised for mens bad behaviour?!?! The same thing happened here in Melbourne, Australia where I live. Apparently the law here didn't actually outlaw hatpins, but, they had to have safe ends on them and, just like America, hatpins had to be a certain length, 8 inches to be exact! I LOVE your Steampunk hat, so cool. Also, if you're looking for pins to use, long head pins or eye pins work really well, and you can buy really pretty ones with hearts or tiny crowns at the top.
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) I made my steampunk hat out of craft foam.
@BubbleSweet_uwu3 жыл бұрын
la mascara quedo muy bonita!!, usted es muy habil lady rebbeca, felicidades!!1
@lidiawest86153 жыл бұрын
Love this! Using doll needles is a fantastic idea. They look great. Thank you ❤️💕❤️
@miriamkivlehan34983 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful project. The result is fantastic. Well done!
@sarathemadam3 жыл бұрын
Brb sewing pockets into my pants. This tutorial is wonderful! Thank you!
@jeanlambrecht63903 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful demonstration! Thank you so much!
@papasmurfstoejams63063 жыл бұрын
Thank you my school skirt is so ugly! 😭
@irishall73243 жыл бұрын
Thank you.This knowledge with help other sewers for their lifetime. I have been doing what you have suggested since the 1970's and my mother before me. I do not work very much with tapestry fabrics andam in need for ideas. These items must be for small children but not be too bulky. I am thinking about a lined vest but the fabric has such a large pattern. Any ideas would be welcome.
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) In my experience I have found that some home dec fabrics like curtians and tablecloths can be quite light like regular fabric. But sheets are usually easy to work with. I have made a lot of clothing from them. Quilting cotton would also work well, my local fabric store has a discounted section. Sometimes you can thrift it as well. If you are working on a budget I would suggest thrifting some fabrics and trying out your pattern with the different weights/types of fabric. And if you are unsure of the fibre content you can always do a burn test. I hope that helps.
@kamiahbuchanan87343 жыл бұрын
Okay it seems like you forgot a lot like the () in the equation. You also didn’t make this in a good step to step order. It was a very good method Though just needed to be expanded more
@bluesunflower16983 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful 👏 thank you 😊
@halifaxverbeck70983 жыл бұрын
here are all the equations with examples from the videos: all of the measurements are in inches (") and i added the timestamps where each part is explained in the video. a "pleated skirt calculator" is linked at the bottom, but i don’t know if it’s accurate or not. (1:27) things you need to know: waist circumference, hip circumference, desired length of skirt plus seam allowance for hem, desired number of pleats (preferably an even number), and estimated pleat depth x2 for the front and back of the pleat. ex. waist = 28", hip = 38", length of skirt with seam allowance = 20", number of pleats = 15, and pleat depth = 3" (1.5" x2) ^^note: those blessed with a big booty may want to make the back of their skirt longer. (2:10) pleat spacing: divide number of pleats by hip circumference. ex. 15 pleats/38" = 2.533 rounded to 2 1/2" (2:27) length of fabric: multiply number of pleats by the pleat depth, add hip circumference, and add 1" for seam allowance. ex. (15 x 3") + 38" + 1" = 84" so the total dimensions of the fabric is this measurement by the desired length for the skirt (ex. 84" by 20"). (5:10) waist band: length = waist circumference plus a couple extra inches for seam allowance, and width = 2" or whatever floats your boat. ^^note: if you want to add a button to your waistband, add the necessary inches to the length. (9:00) optional waist adjustment: step 1. subtract waist circumference from hip circumference to find total adjustment. ex. 38" - 28" = 10"<- total adjustment step 2. divide total adjustment by number of pleats x2. ex. 10"/(15 x2) or 10"/30 = .333 rounded to 1/4 inch ^^note: (10:00) the other options for the waist adjustment are A. gather the difference, or B. add elastic to the waist band. and voilà!! hope this helps xx pleated skirt calculator link: www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/pleated-skirt
@dewuknowofHyMn3 жыл бұрын
Guidebook ?
@rcowham3 жыл бұрын
The links to the books are in the video description. I reccomend getting the three pack book.
@RavenVargas274 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and better than some curtains I've seen in stores
@rcowham4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@RavenVargas274 жыл бұрын
@@rcowham your welcome
@shielakaguya32354 жыл бұрын
What type of fabric did you use?
@rcowham4 жыл бұрын
I used a nice polyester satin from my local fabric shop. Any satin weight fabric should work well. I wouldn't use thin broadcloth or taffeta (which is really stiff). If you have large curtians those would work or nice quality sheets (not the super thin ones).
@jenniferwilliams28744 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the history!
@xJadeWolfxx4 жыл бұрын
Damn this needs more likes and views. All the jeans that fit me best have rear pockets (which is hugely better than no pockets at all) but no front pockets. I'm not a purse gal so all four pockets is super ideal.
@mitspuk23323 жыл бұрын
mine is the opposite, no back pockets but two front pockets but they’re really small
@uchacouraraka43704 жыл бұрын
Can i make my pockets a bit bigger tho?
@rcowham4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did make mine a tad shallow. I suggest making them as deep as the length of your hand.
@uchacouraraka43704 жыл бұрын
@@rcowham oh alright then thank you
@penobsquisamber4 жыл бұрын
Firstly thank you for making such a wonderful video! Secondly, if we have two separate panels (I bought them both as one yard scraps but they are the same) Would it be possible to make two quarter yard capes and sew them together to make them a half one? Or should I sew them together before hand and then proceed? Sorry I'm not even sure if you can help with my stupid question. Thank you as well for making great content!
@rcowham4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) I think depending on how wide your fabric is you could sew them togeather and cut the hole on the seam at the top edge. However this might make for a much shorter cape. I would recommend making a paper pattern, to check the fit before you cut your fabric. You might have better luck using my fantasy cape method minus the hood. If you don't put a ton of gathers in you should still be able to attach the collar. I think with two one yard pieces this would give you a longer cape. You can also make the collar out of a contrasting fabric. I hope that helps :)
@penobsquisamber4 жыл бұрын
@@rcowham This was a huge help! Thank you so incredibly much for the help in my struggle and additional information! I will definately check out the other video! Thank you again!
@Victorian_Orphan4 жыл бұрын
I honestly do not understand the purpose of fake pockets? What idiot came up with the idea of sewing on a pocket pattern, but no adding pockets? I honestly hate that idea with a passion. The only dress pants I have and guess what? No actual pockets. What a stupid idea. I want this fake pocket crap to come to an end. Ahem. Thank you for the video.
@rcowham4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I think the manufacturers do it to save on costs. I have yet to see a men's pair of pants with fake pockets. In the yesteryears pockets were taken out of womens dresses, to prevent women from carrying around dangerous pamphlets and "starting" trouble. I don't think that is the reason anymore though as we have purses and backpacks and more freedoms now. Once we all successfully boycott fake pocket pants and skirts the fashion industry will loose money and start giving us pocket equality. I hope this video helps you rebel and make some nice rouge pockets.
@peggedyourdad95604 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed lol, found these really nice jeans that fit perfectly(which never happens lol), but they had fake pockets. Time to fix that 😉