Sewing from a Retro Pattern Book (with no instructions)

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

UPDATE: I scanned this pattern & the wrap dress one (as it's the most popular in the comments) so you can have your own copy! Download here: www.annikavictoria.com/downloads

[@paraboo8994]

Please do more from the book! These look really interesting ❤

[@plien2184]

Yeay 👍👍🎉

[@Call-me-Al]

Please do a lot more from this book, and thank you so much for both linking to a pattern seller and your scans

[@looksleft]

Annika your ad at the end was hilarious! :') "Difficult as FRICK!" HAHAHAHA. Also loved your cute styling tips with the snazzy arrow annotations at the end, plus you and Luci are very sweet together. If it's possible, perhaps you could scan in some pages from that book, it looks awesome and I'd love to take a gander or try a couple myself. Given that its a vintage book now, you....might be ok scanning it in and sharing? Idk for sure tho :)

[@annette606]

thank you so much!! if you have time can you please scan some other patterns cause i've seen really interesting ones in the end 'flip' of the book? especially a dress on buttons in the middle it look cute (14:43)

[@leahkrupnick2226]

I need "sloppiness is an art of expression" on a tee shirt

[@LuckyLifeguard]

^^^^^

[@alexisconnergaming6793]

That can be arranged 😅

[@WaterNai]

You should embroider it-badly. 😄

[@leahkrupnick2226]

@@WaterNai ooooo! I just might!

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

@@WaterNai 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KR-zp4bq]

I’d love to see you make another garment from that pattern book!

[@Cutegreydollwolf]

yes please

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Agreed! That wrap dress looks nice. :D

[@EdenYell]

Alternatively, some lace on the bottom of the shorts would be super cute and add a little length

[@riverAmazonNZ]

or a small ruffle made of the same fabric

[@chibicosplay7812]

I was kind of hoping she would add lace too ❤️ it's such a cute look

[@EdenYell]

@@chibicosplay7812 And goes really well with gingham!

[@belindacoba5158]

And pockets !!!

[@lavozdealma]

Eden Yell Some eyelet lace would really place it in the 80s.

[@ellalewis8183]

I sort of want that book.... need more. This could b a series

[@dircmeps4670]

Ella Lewis yeees

[@sadpanini]

I'm not sure if you already noticed but Annika left a link in the description of someone selling a pdf of this book for very cheap!

[@ellalewis8183]

@@sadpanini thankyou!

[@kyasarin131]

I honestly had the thought, "A romper can't possibly be made from a one piece pattern... can it???" And then it turned out so perfect and cute!! I'd love to see more from that book, especially the wrap dress! 😄

[@geministargazer9830]

You can, and it doesn't need to be shirred or elasticised. It can be princess seamed or fisheye darts at the waist (2 front and 2 back). But then you need a zip up the side or back.

[@mollypresto5899]

Jester?

[@kyasarin131]

@@mollypresto5899 yes! 😆💙

[@flapperghoul1762]

I can't wait to see more sewing projects from the book.

[@xCheeseHead95x]

Flap me daddy

[@meilingchanchow7398]

Please make this a series where each episode is a new pattern from this book! I would love to see the final closet you end up with if you make one of everything from this book

[@AccioMUA]

Meiling Chan Chow yes!

[@glambycheryl212]

Yes please

[@channelmovedtosynniestar1580]

i LOVE: • this intro • the addition of a content warning • the POV-style shots • SUPER SEWIST I LOVE HER • the behind the scenes at the end AAAAAHHHH seriously, this video is absolutely one of your best, i thoroughly enjoyed myself watching it. would love to see you attempt to make more from this book, or just other retro patterns you enjoy! 💗

[@kathyjohnson2043]

When I saw you adding the extra 'bumps' I heard myself scream 'nooooo, stop' lol Then I did it again when you ripped out the seam and re-cut instead of just restitching the seams straight right over the existing ones and trimming off the excess. Girl, you work too hard. :) Wonderful job really. If someone else wants to make this without the book, they can extend the top of loose fitting elastic shorts pattern to their torso length. Also, using ribbon ties would make this pattern even less work or for a different look, make shirred straps that don't tie but stretch enough to get your arms through.

[@sannetts]

Me. exactly

[@pay1370]

I too, feel public gaze on my back

[@vogelvrouw]

The nice summer breeze with a hint of public gaze

[@grosebud4721]

#anxiety #socialanxiety #highschool

[@circusangel7492]

"I am going to regret this" lol that is so ominous

[@hayleypoppins2374]

Oooh I 100 per cent agree with the other comments, a mini series of you making clothes from the patterns in this book would be great! Some of the skirts in it look gorgeous. Great video as always, excited for the next one already :)

[@meloncornets3034]

This was fun! I use hockey pucks as pattern weights. I find thrm a lot cheap in thrift stores. Maybe you can wrap them in fabric or decorate them somehow. Also, I'm in Canada. I don't know if that's why they are easy to find.

[@marialooksaround]

Oooh this is a great idea! brb gonna steal (strike that) *borrow* a couple from my dad :D

[@sandysmith1973]

Tuna cans are also the best shape.

[@fabra1122]

I’ve never seen a hockey puck in my thrift store lol It’s definitely because you are from Canada 😅

[@Tina06019]

Melon Cornets Hockey pucks would be perfect. I’ll keep my eyes out for some. Don’t live in Canada, though.

[@amandaworden2]

That's definitely a Canadian thing.

[@catyfaurie9446]

I love the trigger warning. Makes me feel all fuzzy and warm that Annika considers everyone

[@Debiginger]

You can't be considerate to everyone at the same time. It's a weakness to think you can.

[@Debiginger]

@@KayYisoo It's because people are weak minded these days. Someone reminding you of your body size, or giving a measurement for you to potentially compare to is triggering any more. It's ridiculous.

[@Debiginger]

Don't worry about being rude, just ask your questions. Weak people may be offended, but it's only because they are weak, not because the question shouldn't be asked. More often than not, offensive questions should always be asked.

[@strawberrycheesecake5502]

@@KayYisoo she is right on both accounts tough. Some people don't want to hear measurements, so they don't have to compare their own ones to them. To be honest, this is also something were I would say you need to grown thicker skin, you can't let little things like this get to you. As for the word choice, I assume you have a korean background. It's just a cultural difference, respectful doesn't always have to mean timid, it just depends on the customs.

[@maureenp2248]

@@strawberrycheesecake5502 ​ @Deborah Ellis ​ @이아즈 The trigger warnings are for people with eating disorders. If someone with an eating disorder sees small body measurements, it can trigger them to start restricting/purging again, which is really unhealthy. This doesn't have anything to do with measurements being somehow offensive or with average people being too sensitive -- It's really just trying to be considerate to people who have serious mental illnesses. It's similar to how people with PTSD often need to avoid watching violent movies so they don't have flashbacks.

[@lolathetomboy]

This pattern book seems surprisingly simply given the lack of instructions. I would love to see more videos on it!! Also this is the only skillshare ad I have watched all the way through. Why do I find this funny🤣?

[@TheMeganAlyse]

Ok that is a surprisingly very cute romper. I was thinking there was no way that was gonna look good. I guess I learned a lesson today, "Don't judge a garment by its pattern."

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Same I totally thought I was gunna look like tweedledum haha

[@KateLove21]

Japan knows their fashion. I had faith.

[@ppermoons]

i'm confused why some comments are from two days ago and this video just popped out as newly added are those people from the future

[@sashadavis4218]

I think her patreon subscribers get it first as a perk.

[@carlijnduisters]

Sasha' Davis no I think those people are from the future.

[@TeddyBar]

Same here

[@sleepysartorialist]

Membership/Patreon

[@Jen_S_Hassler1258]

@@carlijnduisters 🤣 I promise I'm not from the future! I'm just fortunate enough to be able to help Annika out via Patreon.

[@jeancrochets]

I'd love to see more from this book. It was fun watching you use your knowledge to figure out how to sew up the pattern with minimal instructions.

[@seebaseforsellbydate]

AVCU (Annika Victoria Cinematic Universe)

[@alexandrae4566]

hehehe forget Marvel and all their silly supers!!

[@starophie]

as a lesbian, i too feel the public gays on my back. wait, what? (i forgot to watch the preview of this, oops)

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

HAHAHAHAHAHA dying over here

[@donniep.1513]

Lmfaoooooooo

[@edmondse]

Watching to the end is so worth it for the outakes. Thank you for not just doing the same old sponsored ads thing. And please make more from that book!

[@nikkigriffin6441]

OMG those GLASSES!! you're really getting the most out of that costume

[@youknow7553]

Oh my gosh do more!! Please I think those dresses are so adorable, and seeing you piece together how to do them with such minimal instructions is so cool!!

[@evelyn_r]

And if you want it to be even more flattering, you can shir the waist to under bust or even the whole upper torso. Another option, to get rid of the baggieness in the back, shir the back from underbust line to waist 👍

[@petersiliekrause2203]

I just remembered, why I gave up sewing in the late 80s... pattern instructions often were anything but clear. The good thing was: We could wear any size, back then, because garments weren’t fitted. „Sloppiness is an art of expression“. Should have known that before, would have saved me a lot of seam ripping! Love your video 💖 Hugs from Germany

[@elainebye9090]

Really awesome video! Please do more from the book. In the 1980s, I taught my girls how to sew a tube top similar to the top of that romper. So it was just a rectangle to cut out. They put elastic in the top and bottom instead of shirring. They were 5 and 7 years old. Your pattern (with elastic casings instead of shirring could easily have been a follow up project the next summer. I am thrilled that you are helping bring back sewing. I love your videos--you are so clever. I just remarked to my husband the other day that I needed to make some fabric storage baskets. He was surprised that I had learned how from a KZbin video! 😘

[@shizotypical]

The whole summer I wished I had money to buy a romper like this, and now I find out they're this easy to make? Well, at least I can wear it next year!

[@pinkeysherbet7249]

Luci’s the best sewing assistant ever 🧑🏻🧵

[@goodandgreen]

Absolutely love: your approach to cultural respect, How you acknowledge all bodies as good, Ad skits! New subscriber now!

[@Mommamacnz]

This came out really cute on you and I would love to see what else you make from the book in the future. Loved seeing Luci in the video too - he has such a great sense of humour as well as being so supportive of you and it is so cute to watch.

[@charlottenicholls7417]

THIS IS EASILY MY FAVOURITE VIDEO OF YOURS!! Great job! I hope you're doing well health wise, autoimmune diseases suck, but you're a super person for being so positive and providing awesome videos and tutorials. I hope you have a wonderful, hopefully pain-free day! ♥️

[@paskulls]

Yes!! Please do another one of these! I love how the romper turned out, I think it will be pretty interesting to try other uncommon patterns!

[@davidhutchison3343]

Love your stash. You can NEVER have too much fabric 👍

[@janfranklin2114]

Super cute, yes make more from this book. It seems like a great way to start drafting your own patterns.

[@itsdaffodilia]

Thank you for having a fun ad placement in the video! 💚

[@tsarinaromanov2641]

I'd love so see more patterns from this book! i love seeing you make daily wear things

[@kasaroo13]

So fun! Please keep working your way through this book!!

[@1RKruemel]

Hahaha super sewist is hilarious :-D (Especially enjoyed that scene with white wine, piano music and the mask + glasses combo) Please try more patterns from the book! Really enjoyed this video and there are some cool looking designs in there.

[@aoifeharbison1495]

The glasses over the mask killed me

[@AnnekeOosterink]

@@aoifeharbison1495 haha same!

[@rebeccaturner8340]

All the yeses to doing more of these patterns! I've always loved styles from Japan but I am NOT their usual target body size. It was very interesting seeing someone approximately my size do a pattern from there with very little instruction and informed improvisation.

[@AestheticStar]

That outfit turned out so cute. And I'd totally love to see another video done based around designs from that book! The few I saw looked really cute & fun!

[@marta_sanders]

This has to be the first time I watch the Skillshare ad part of a video completely. I love you Super Sewist, thanks for saving us from fraying fabric and ripped crotches!

[@leannenelson4837]

Fingers crossed this leads to a whole series ❤️

[@christineharris3742]

I would love it if you would make more of the outfits from the pattern book, keep up the good work you make an old lady glad that sewing isn’t just for the elderly xx

[@EikippieJ]

Yes I would love more patterns from this book! Even though vintage clothing can sometimes look rather dated, this romper turned out great and I loved the look of some of the other pieces in the book. Plus you seem to be a freaking magician with a sewing machine and fabric and able to turn anything into a supercute outfit.

[@sion-dafyddlocke9913]

Congrats. You just had your first lesson in waist suppression in pattering. For reference, Threadz magazine has an online article for pattern grading if you ever need to resize a pattern. If you just need to add a little more fabric to a circumference, the slash and spread method will keep things nice and evenly distributed.

[@shaxophile]

Thank you for the warning at the start, I appreciate it. And thank you for showing when you make a mistake. It makes me feel like I'm not The Worst Sewist Ever.

[@carlaiovino1102]

I love how you show the pattern making process? it's really helpful to see your trial and error. Thank you so much for the detailed videos as always!!!!

[@Inna-sa]

There was some kind of wrap skirt or trousers that looked cool. The idea of elastic and wraps to make one size fits all is awesome! This romper pattern just goes to show that patterns don't need to be super complicated. Hope you are well Annika xxx

[@heatherhattle4893]

Maybe a stash buster video for the future could be a sewing weights ideo? Like using scraps.

[@patriciawoosley3591]

Still the best at the sponsor info. One of the only ones I actually want to watch. Great job.

[@jessicamckinney5759]

The end result is really cute! I liked seeing you figure out what the book wanted and feel like there are a lot of other patterns that would be interesting to see.

[@CurrentlyAmber]

This was so interesting! I would definitely love to see you make more! I love how you always share your “mistakes” and tell us how to avoid and or fix them! I always learn SO much from watching your video!💕

[@El-ee6hz]

I kinda want that book😂 And also a whole room (or closet) for fabrics Love the video as always Annika❤️

[@kyoukicosplays]

When my mum thought me to sew she used these books, they are so fun she has so many and they are a collectable item so keep a hold of it.

[@gothempress]

I don't usually watch the sponsorship portions of videos, not because I don't want to support the creator but because I find them boring (I just turn it on mute and let it play out and move on to another video.) BUT YOURS WAS SO CUTE AND CREATIVE!!!! So I watched the whole thing. Including the bloopers.

[@CheviDoll]

That book looks like there are some really cute patterns. I hope you get the chance to make more 😊

[@mollywarren8249]

Annika, thank you so much for adding a content warning for discussion of body measurements and sizes! As someone who is in recovery from an eating disorder, it really excites me to see others who are conscious of how body measurements and size discussions can be upsetting to others. I also love that you are so open and honest in your videos about how living with chronic illness impacts you!! 💕💕💕

[@dldzioba]

I already commented on patreon but I wanted to say I love this video. I adore that you let us know that this took a long time for you to sew cause sometimes I, at least, get a little down that I'm not super fast with my sewing. I'd love to see more pieces from this book cause the illustrations are cute as heck.

[@TheMichellek91]

I’d love to see more from this book! It’s fun to see you figure it out 😄

[@jenelle6132]

I wish I could find a copy of that book!! Keep sewing from it!!

[@Max_N]

Fantastic content as always Miss Annika! I am very impressed that you put a disclaimer and time stamps surrounding the "average" body measurements of the book. It doesn't bother me but it's rare to find a content creator that is so compassionate and thoughtful towards their audience. I'm thinking the small measurements may partly be connected to the fact that the book was originally Japanese. On average people of East Asian heritage are smaller in stature. Again this is a big generalization and it may totally be because of sample sizing in fast fashion.

[@c0ldlight1]

I loved this! Please do more from this book! That romper was super cute, and looked like something I would want to make.

[@nancysanches5412]

Yes Annika, i want to see More!!! The wrap dress look fun!

[@areallygoodsnilf4569]

The page with the one shoulder top looks amazing! I love off-shoulder tops, and the baggier pants with rolled cuffs looks modern but timeless

[@mellie4174]

Girl you cracked me up! Please do more videos sewing from your book :)

[@hatorigirl1202]

This was great. I would definitely love to see more of these patterns. I love the loose style of some of them.

[@nataliequinton5976]

Yes, please sew more patterns from this book! As someone who loves Japanese fashion and who started garment sewing in the ‘80s I want to see more! A lot of pattern drafting software programs just give you the pattern pieces and no instructions so you do have to be a semi-experienced sewist before attempting them. Also Marfy (Italian) patterns have no instructions. I was surprised you didn’t compare your measurements to the pattern you drafted before you cut the fabric out. I always compare my measurements to the pattern’s measurements to figure out ease and fit. If you had done so, you wouldn’t have made your waist bump. Remember that to get the romper onto your body you had to step into it, so it had to fit over your largest measurement - hips and bust - without any added width so of course it would fit your narrowest measurement- waist - with lots of ease. I hope I explained myself correctly. I truly enjoy your videos and tutorials.

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Thanks for the tip!!! Idk why I didn't do that either lol. I'll definitely do that next time hehe

[@0southpaw6]

I really loved this episode!! Please give us more weird vintage Japanese patterns!!

[@Jasmincrafts]

This video had everything. 1 Georgeous Annika 2 sewing 3 cute confused dog 4 supportive viance 5 dad jokes 6 super heroine

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

💖🥰

[@Ociloc]

Im so touched by the warning!!! thats so sweet, honestly

[@alicedraken]

Makes me want to go to antique stores and keep my eyes open for sewing patterns.

[@solayange]

When i saw what you did to the waist i IMMEDIATELY KNEW SOMETHING WOULD GO WRONG BUT WAOW THAT WAS GORGEOUS. On a more serious note: what I would have done there would be to cut the pattern neatly in half heightwise and add a rectangular pannel to the middle of the pattern to keep all the measurements even when augmenting the waist measurement. Since this isnt a fitted garnment i would not have minded just making it all bigger, and as you so wisely pointed out, its easier to remove fabric than to add it later. Anyways I dont expect this would ever fit me otherwise, so augmenting everything would be the way to go for me. I love this video, and seeing your process in figuring out this m e s s y unclear pattern PLEASE MORE VIDEOS BASED ON THIS BOOK

[@erinmcdonnell2483]

Love love love this video and that pattern book! You are such an inspiration, as a great person but also a talented seamstress. Keep up the good work and videos. 🙌🏻

[@Reeseskitty]

Even the add at the end of this is amazing!!!! I love it 💕

[@werelemur1138]

I giggled my way through the whole video. You are a ray of sunshine.

[@LuckyLifeguard]

waaaa especially with the jean jacket that romper is adorable!!

[@vandy5206]

I love the warning about measurements, very considerate.

[@iCrave4anime]

Do another one from the Book! But Seriouly, can you scan the book so we can use it too~

[@AccioMUA]

iCrave4anime i second that

[@ella426]

Wouldn't that be illegal?

[@sarahalbert6062]

Such a cute romper, would love to see you make more from this book ❤️

[@Drifdar919]

I am making this for my wife, and when I was hemming the top, I pinned the straps where they needed to be placed, then hemmed the top. I then sewed them in place as Annika showed. It took no extra time, and it gave the straps that much more strength.

[@tiredbutlucid]

I'd love to watch you figuring out more of those patterns!

[@truckerbrat7005]

This was so fun to watch, please make more from this book. I really enjoy watching the pattern drafting.

[@asteriscofooljourney]

I screamed when you add that curve. XD I knew it won't work but that how we learn. The jumper looks amazing on you.

[@lala-chii3213]

I would love to see more from the book. The Design look like fun.

[@xoxotntxoxo]

Gorgeous! I love how you break down sewing projects into steps and make them less intimidating :)

[@riss9258]

i’m in year 12 and at the end of every term we dress up according to a theme. this term i’m going as Fionna the human from adventure time (the theme is opposites) and i decided to make all the parts of my costume from scratch and base it off patterns and things i’ve seen online. i don’t follow the instructions. ever. and i’m not much of a sewer, so this video was very relatable, i loved it ❤️

[@rattiecake542]

I would love to see more projects from this pattern book! It's fascinating to see how to interpret bare bones sewing instructions.

[@Neature.nut.]

I feel like you put the most effort out of anyone I watch into the Skillshare piece in this and I LOVE IT (especially Luis laughter at the end)

[@meggless25]

I would love to see more patterns from this book. You did a great job! Super cute.

[@lime_jam7709]

The content warning doesn't apply to me but I ALWAYS love when creators put those at the beginning of their videos 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 it really shows that they're aware of, and genuinely care about, the needs of their viewers 💖💖 Annika you're really just the sweetest person 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@emiliebourdet516]

yes, more pieces from this book would be great, please!

[@losthersheep728]

A series using that book would be so cool! 😍

[@MyTaylordCloset]

That was so cute!! Make more from this book. It was fun watching you figure it out.

[@dixiemartin9874]

My family and i love watching your videos. Im so glad to see another one.

[@RebeccaForsterUK]

Yes please! Make more from this book, this is brilliant!

[@cosmicpolitan]

Loved it! Please make more from this pattern book ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍💫👌

[@jordilatu856]

This is great! I would love to see you make more from this book 😊

[@alyssawolf7511]

I really enjoyed watching you figure this out. Pls make more from this book. Have a lovely day ❤

[@SmudgeysMum]

I would love to see some more of these awesome vintage patterns. 😍