attempting ACTUALLY learning how to sew

[@ghostsinweirdplaces]

As a very mid sewist myself I would like offer some advice if you're open to it feel free to read on. I love chaos but unfortunately chaos and sewing doesn't always mix :( when they say you should make mock ups they are right. But my tip as a chaotic sewist is to make wearable mock ups. So start with fabric that's not as special and a make a mock up you could even wear before using nice fabric. Another tip, scraps are worth their weight in gold. My mom gave me scraps and I use them all the time for things like: trying out the stitches I'm about to use on my project, trying a new technique, or covering other fabric to iron it. Don't be afraid of seam ripping and trying again if it's something that will bother you, I find so many time I'm like eh it's fine and then 3 steps later I'm like "whyyyyyy didn't I just fix that in the first place!!!!!" so always be willing to rip it out and try again. My last tip is binging sew alongs of people who draft their own patterns, or modify patterns. I have learn so much information passively through this (thanks closet historian). Good luck on your sewing journey, your pieces look great for your skill level! Oh one last thing, don't sew when you're tired. Unless you want to fix all the mistakes the next day.

[@kitsuko4361]

ughh! Yeh, when I started sewing, I was like "I don't need to do all this stupid fiddly BS!".....now look at her, she pre-washes fabric, she irons like she's being paid, and spends time working on being fiddly. >_

[@Deafkid97]

I loved this video! Eventually you’ll find that cotton made for clothes is a bit different than quilting cotton & has better drape but I wish the pattern selection for those at Joann was more fun like the QC

[@mrsmoonheaven]

oh man!!! good to know i wish it was too!

[@strawberryskates]

"mental illness! sing it with me guys, i know you've got it too" absolutely took me tf out!!

[@kindalegendary-mh4wk]

lol iconic clip with the pink wig - thanks for sharing

[@InvaderFuzzytalon]

i JUST found and finished watching your puppet video and immediately saw that you posted this! i’ve been sewing for 9 years (mainly backpacks and plush), and i think you are doing an awesome job!! there’s so many different aspects to sewing (garments, costuming, plush, backpacks, upholstery, etc.) that it can really keep you busy and there’s always something new to learn. kudos to you for being so enthusiastic about getting back into it and just Doing it, those shorts are AWESOME. and the dress is beautiful, is the problem that the elastic is fraying and detaching?? :0 also i use bias tape All The Time and i never think to measure the edge i’m working with, i just buy more than i think i need and end up with excess because i don’t want to keep showing up at joanns just for bias tape 😭 (also that sponsorship. so glad you’ve found out about Puppet Nerd. i can’t wait to see where you go in your puppet journey)

[@mrsmoonheaven]

THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT!!! yes the elastic is fraying i think :( any suggestions??

[@InvaderFuzzytalon]

@@mrsmoonheaven one thing you could try for a strong connection with straps is to sew a little box with an “X” in the middle from corner-to-corner, it makes it much more sturdy and less likely to fray since it’s able to hold more of the fibers in place! If you’re using 1 line of a straight stitch, it might also be because stretchy fabrics do better with a zig-zag stitch (for simple attachment, the “x” box is probably better for something you intend to hold up to some wear). also, if you haven’t done so already, you should open up your machine manual (or find it online or whatever) and just go through what all the default stitches do on some scraps or test pieces! You never know what cool or helpful stitch is literally Right there unless you try them :)

[@adriannagabino2703]

got this pattern a year and a half ago struggled with the bias tape too but 5 dresses later I finally invested in bias tape makers

[@decoratingyourself5462]

Just a tip that I just figured out…use heavy weight packing tape for putting patterns together….get at grocery store…cheaper and much easier to stick on and overs faster…

[@mrsmoonheaven]

OOO thank you!!!

[@savannahhughes1672]

Me being absolutely enamored by your sewing capability while I’m chillin making a little crochet leggy frog😂❤️

[@mrsmoonheaven]

thank you omg i love those little frogs i bought one from a friend and it’s on my bookshelf :)

[@CharlieCharles1225]

Thank you #mrsmoonandheaven this new #sewingvlog is "PERFECTION"...🫶🏻 🪡 🫶🏻 and I still L🧶VE all of the #crochetvlogs, too ✨️ 🧶 ✨️

[@Moon.Meadow]

Yayy im so excited!! After a year of crocheting i decided that i want to start sewing and bought a sewing machine literally last week so i feel like this video was made for me 😂😂

[@mrsmoonheaven]

YESSSS

[@SierrasStitchSanctuary]

As someone who is currently just starting her sewing journey you have no idea how happy this made me! Super awesome, you're doing great and you're gonna come so far!!!

[@laurenbierman548]

Love this for you! I’ve been meaning to learn how to sew too for forever and seeing your projects is actually really inspiring. Two more things; I was knitting a dish cloth while watching this, and I loved how you called Aspen brother made in the moment since it was before the name reveal 🤣❤

[@Ohmonee.handmade]

My mom has been saying she wants to sew again and I’ve been wanting to learn. Then this pops up!!! 🤘🏻😆 this has been a fun watch

[@Viney_maple]

Yes, I do also have a grey tabby that is always wet. His name is Gordon (Gorgonzola). I loved seeing all your finished projects!!

[@snospmoht3252]

If I remember correctly what prompted this urge was during the making of Lil Ms J. There was something you were supposed to sew that you reluctantly did even though it was a pretty messy job. 😊 👏 You are doing fantastic girl! Isn't it fun to be able to have clothes that no one else has because you made them yourself?!?

[@mrsmoonheaven]

yes!!!!

[@BecBec2015]

the cat the main character of this video

[@emilyschaeffer3930]

Love watching your new videos to get me through my grueling 9-5 (which is actually more like a 7-6)! thanks for keeping the vibes cheery and upbeat!

[@madzcreates]

I also just started sewing recently! Much more recent than you tho but I mostly do quilting and I made a purse/bag too! It’s wonky on the inside but the outside looks great

[@Pelopida16]

I loved watching this video! The shorts turned out so cute! I’ve been wanting to learn how to sew and this definitely is motivation.

[@mrsmoonheaven]

YAYYY

[@NORArt17]

Such a great video, thank you! I now really, really, REALLY also finally want to learn how to sew - I´ve been doing super small things here and there, but I now NEED to actually start making my own clothes too :D Thank you for the inspiration!

[@CharaMcN]

Love this!! i'm glad you're being patient with yourself and giving yourself time to learn and grow :3 I actually am finishing my first granny square project!! i was watchin some of your older stuff and saw the one about conquering your fear of granny squares... 4 weeks and 82 squares later i'm finishing a blanket

[@mrsmoonheaven]

omg thank you!! i believe in you!!!

[@clairewulf]

i've been making sewing videos on my channel as a beginner for a year and a half and i feel like i'm only just now starting to get it. fun video as always!

[@JoDeeKenney]

I love it! I'm trying new things on my channel too- was primarily a thrifter but now diving into fiber arts & sewing!! Keep at it-you're doing great!

[@mrsmoonheaven]

omg YAY!! i love it!

[@autumrose8766]

I have a grey tabby who’s always getting wet from playing in her water dish but when I had a fountain she wouldn’t so I think it’s “a water needs movement thing”

[@elizarumm]

Those orange shorts look amazing, the fabric is just perfect!! While I watched I wove in some ends on my first crocheted sweater and made some healing potion labels for D&D 😅

[@mrsmoonheaven]

thank you and i LOVE that!!!

[@canaryknits]

Love this journey for you, thanks for sharing!

[@bewilderedbunnny]

so excited for you! i think it'll be really cool to look back at this down the line when you're making haute couture pieces. using this as movitvation to start a sewing project i've been thinking about for a while. current status; i've pulled the pattern pieces and the fabric out.

[@mrsmoonheaven]

thank you for the belief in me!!! i hope you make your project!! i believe in u as well!!

[@generallyclaire]

Printing/taping/cutting is the bane of my existence! If I REALLY don’t want to do all that, I will do big blueprint printouts at Staples! Still have to cut but sometimes I’d rather pay the blueprint cost to just not have to do all that work

[@mrsmoonheaven]

omg that’s genius

[@ag5415]

Baby powder to take some shine out of the wig! Makes it look *real-er*.

[@mrsmoonheaven]

OMG great tip thank you

[@fermi-dirac]

sweetheart you can make bias tape from the fabric itself, no need to buy - just look up a tutorial ! :)

[@Stitch.by.Stitch.Crochet]

I was weaving in ends while watching this video 😢😂😂😂 I love everything you've made so far! And you might have inspired me to pull out my sewing machine again too ❤❤❤

[@mrsmoonheaven]

YAYYY

[@Hooked_on_britney99]

I guess this is the sign I’ve been waiting for to start learning to sew 😭😭😭😭 I hate sewing but I really want to try so I can embroider

[@mrsmoonheaven]

try again!! i hated it too and now i love it!! start slow and do what makes u feel good :)

[@annaskelly9370]

I think a cute video idea is if you went to thrift stores to look for fabric! I like look through the curtains and sometimes the sheets, and bedding have good fabric :) and if you see an item of clothes you like, you could take it apart to use as a pattern. Prob better to get a size up and take measurements

[@mrsmoonheaven]

YESSS i want to go thrifting really bad and look for bedsheets and tea towels!! just haven’t had time yet and honestly prob won’t for a while 😭😭😭

[@artbhitec]

im also learning how to sew omg what i hate is we can't really undo it (i mean we could but it's not as easy as unraveling yk) and the equipment is just CRAAAZY i dont have that much space in my room, so i kinda have to invade the living room 😭 thanks for this vid i enjoy it sm!!

[@annamihalaras5167]

Try Ellie and mac patterns they have tutorials to go with them

[@VictoriaRaef]

literally sitting and watching this minutes after it was posted while making my first adena cardigan

[@mrsmoonheaven]

omg YAY!!

[@PataPtichou]

The cat thing was relatable... even with the wet thing! I have a beige colorpoint tabby and she's always wet because she loves water and plays with all of the bowls 😅 it's annoying but at least her paws are clean I guess?? 20:31 I'm french and in french guillotine is pronounced "guee - yo - teen", but idk how it's pronounced in English!

[@mrsmoonheaven]

she’s always in the sink!! so if it’s wet she’s wet hahaha and yes i think that’s how it’s supposed to be pronounced!! haha

[@TeenyDragon]

Aww Im going to send this to my partner, he wants to start sewing so I think this will help him!! ❤ I was crocheting my first beanie while watching, I can already tell its too long but youve gotta start somewhere!! 😂

[@mrsmoonheaven]

LOVE THAT!!! i believe in you both!!!!

[@TeenyDragon]

@@mrsmoonheaven Thank you lovely 🥰❤️

[@breadshopbakery]

Im also a crocheter who bought a sewing machine in 2020 that i havent used till this year bahahaha

[@raqueldesautels5874]

Honestly, i cant hear your AC over my AC so do you, queen 😂❤

[@thewidelyreadlibrarian]

Could we get a house tour? I am so fascinated by this building you are in, it's stunning

[@maggzmakez]

love this love you LOVE HEAVEN

[@CatFelts]

yoooo seeing that mini iron fricken sent me XD

[@Aeom_333]

As my sewing machine stares at me…

[@mrsmoonheaven]

she’s staring back….

[@Lacy-1234]

I NEED to learn how to sew!

[@mrsmoonheaven]

do it do it!

[@sophieh1362]

21:22 THE FEET CENSOR 😭😭😭

[@erythroghost]

I have a grey tabby that's always wet because he likes to splash around in the water dish :/

[@mrsmoonheaven]

LMAO

[@lilliputianhitcher3808]

okay i kind of also want to make puppets

[@mrsmoonheaven]

and i think you should

[@soliloqvy]

whys this vlog so short what the heck 😡😡(affectionately) but no i love ur cats and videos so much aaaa

[@mrsmoonheaven]

HAHAH love to hear it dw we got some VERY long ones on the way. some too long that i really can’t justify making it one whole video

[@grrt722]

I, too, get bullied by my cats when doing anything on the floor or if I don't want their hair on something.

[@ngozi230]

28:28 Am I delusional is there no wall near your attic??? Like behind the couch is it just an open space?? If so, omg that’s kinda scary WHATTT

[@mrsmoonheaven]

LOL yes u are correct! it’s rlly a loft. there is like a small ridge on the floor so the couch stops before the edge but it is a bit scary and you have to be careful up there!!!

[@ngozi230]

@@mrsmoonheaven omg I was worried for your cat for a second too because it seemed so close to the open space. That’s cool but frighting at the same time 😳

[@melstephen5191]

💐🧶🧶🧶💐