DIY BALACLAVA IN 30 minutes - DRAFT and SEW your very own! Step-by-step drafting + sewing steps

[@vlutt6776]

I’m so so so so so GRATEFUL!!! Thank you for the work that you do!’n

[@dayangraudzahmdyusop7557]

Thank you Alisa💐

[@julieottaway177]

I have tried this super snuggly and warm thank you x

[@corriemurray5039]

Can’t say how happy I am that I found this- I already follow you and loooove your videos but had not found this video yet. When I searched for a balaclava video and this came up I almost screamed. Thank you ! ❤

[@darlenelozon-rivard153]

Brilliant have not worn one since I was a kid

[@JosieStev]

I need to make one of these for our camping trip 😍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It really does come together so quickly, you will love it + you can use your scraps for it :)

[@patriciarodriguez3863]

WOW WOW WOW ALISA YOU HAVE REALLY OUTDONE URSELF THIS TIME !! I mean all ur patterns and outfits are always awesome but to draft this and make it is AMAZING!! I would never have been able to do it thank u sooo much!! From Patricia Rodriguez San Antonio Tx

[@libbyheeren]

You never cease to amaze me with the quality and generosity of your instructional videos! I'm relocating from a very hot climate to a very cold one soon, and this will be perfect! And CUTE! Thank you so much!

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Soooooo very cool!!!

[@barbarawarner4645]

Brilliant! This was a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@joycemalasique]

I am so glad to have found your channel. As a beginner sewer, I loaded up on free sewing patterns to try, but I always ended up frustrated as I cannot get the sizing correct. Then I realized that my body shape/size is not "ideal." You made my experience in pattern drafting and sewing so enjoyable. Thank you very very much and keep on inspiring lots of people with your thoughtful creativity!

[@marsfran55]

I use balaclavas for under my ski hat or helmet, they are great head warmers! And to have a pattern for one now?!! WOWZERS!!!!!!!

[@dashiajames1882]

I literally thought Backlava was just food..!! Didn't think it was an garment. Lovely...!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Baklava is a sweet pastry, but balaclava - is this head garment :) they both sound very similar!

[@imsewblessed1578]

It’s wonderful!! It’s currently -27 degrees here today. To be out in this weather you need exactly this design. I love it. Great job Alisa. 👍👍👌🏼🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Woooohooo! I am so glad this is useful! Really awesome thanks to Member Abaigeal for putting me on this path :)

[@abaigealduda2756]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity (Can't believe you actually created this design!)💌

[@ritamusina571]

Ā....un manu meitu sauc Alise!🙈💕

[@joyscranfield5527]

My granddaughters will appreciate something like this on our cold mornings. Years ago I wore an old helmet liner while doing my morning chores but it was still cold, my face stayed chapped all winter! Thankfully my granddaughters don't have outside morning chores!

[@patriciabee4690]

Hi. I was on the ski hill near Banff yesterday wondering how could I have a pretty balaclava to wear under my ski helmet. Thank you. Wow. What a coincidence.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It sure is, a pleasant coincidence :) and you can use pretty fabric scraps for it and even add some fluffy stuff to it if that makes it better for wearing underneath a helmet :)

[@bethfilighera855]

I thought bacalava was a desert

[@abaigealduda2756]

I am SOOOO excited to try this! I tried an upcycle version using an existing vest hoodie into a balaclava and pogies (hand covers that go over bicycle handlebars), but I needed to cut down the large hood. It's ok, but not great for fit. Having a pattern that will fit ME - AND looks so much cleaner and nicer than my first upcycle attempt is going to be amazing!!! I really can't believe that you figured out this pattern and were willing to share it with us. You are an incredibly talented and generous person. Thank you sincerely.

[@abaigealduda2756]

Recently, we in Massachusetts were enjoying temperatures in the 70's. In November. But we're now more seasonally appropriate with temperatures in the 40s. I've decided to make another -maybe 2 matching (so that I can alternate,wash and have a backup) for this long winter season. I literally wore out the one that I sewed last year. Without a doubt, this has been the most important pattern/project of yours that has made my life better. Thank you, again, so much.

[@jordanedwards7800]

Thanks for the template it came out good

[@KITTYSASYA]

Ha! Ha! My Ukrainian family wears these all the time! Wonderful for winter -- you can enjoy outdoor activities when you're dressed correctly for the weather;) Awesome video.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly, when you're dressed for the weather you don't have to deal with feeling uncomfortable! :) I am glad this is going to be helpful!

[@Denise11Schultz]

Supporting Ukraine in many ways now 🕊especially my long ago friends Mark and Yara S, wonder where you are now.

[@molnotmole3428]

I’ve been walking/hiking a lot more so this is great timing for me to make a quick & easy way to layer up for winter walks. As you were drafting I was thinking of ways/fabrics to “weird it up” to my regular standards 😆

[@karenhoman5752]

That looks warm and it can be used with a face mask. Good!

[@KALI-244]

I love this so much it looks cute. I appreciate your explanations so precise.

[@JoyKOz]

Thank you Alisa 😘👏👏👏👍😍

[@hattiedraper1061]

We used to wear balaclavas as children (my grandma used to knit them for us). But children these days don’t seem to - what a shame if they’re not in fashion with youngsters any more. I’m certainly going to use this tutorial to make myself one from a fleece I have. Thank you.

[@kme]

I need to make some of these for us here on the Prairies... I have stretch fleece I could use (it was meant to be a cape but I screwed up the cutting, so... lol I will have to try again. idek what was I thinking? 🤔) I remember wearing balaclavas when I was a kid too bc it was so freaking *cold*. I think it was the winter of 1976 or something that it got super duper cold for some reason. My parents got us kids these itchy black things to wear that I know now are balaclavas. I've seen new styles of them recently, and really liked your design. 🥰👍 edit to add: I'm going to forward this to friends who might be interested in making these for their family too. 👍

[@abaigealduda2756]

Yes!!! Blizzard of 1976!

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

Too warm for one of these where I am, but I'd totally try to rock some dino plates or a pair of pom poms *chuckle*! Cute idea. Funny, this is the second tutorial I've seen on making balaclava this winter - they seem to be needed! :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

These are coming back in fashion, I was shocked too! :)

[@carolynhamilton5088]

So cool !

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you!

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 18 and top 8 likes and comments. Love this channel.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you for being here and watching!

[@geralynlima9152]

Great idea to make for shoveling snow! It would be nice if you were able to make a downloadable pattern of what you’ve already made. I will try this.

[@Joselyntalented]

I love this but can make pattern printable or pdf on Etsy I would definitely buy .. I’m too lazy make pattern

[@raraavis7782]

I first read 'Baklava' and was confused 😅. Yeah, those things are damn handy, when it's cold outside, especially on a bycicle. They stay on your head and don't narrow your field of vision (like most hoods do). Thanks for the thorough pattern drafting instructions! A great way, to use up some scrap fabric.

[@abaigealduda2756]

I"m excited about this for bicycling, too!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, great for fabric scraps and you're not the only one who read "baklava" at first, he he, it happens :)

[@abaigealduda2756]

Rara, I'm about to make another one for biking in Massachusetts again this winter. So excited to know that someone else wanted to use this amazing tutorial/pattern for the same purpose! to you and of course to Alisa!

[@kimpowyer1603]

Thanks so very much for sharing this. I live in Sunny Queensland Australia, so not to cold here, but this will be great for sun protection when out on the boat fishing or Jetsking as it’s not always possible to put sunscreen on.

[@abaigealduda2756]

Wow! Didn't think of that!

[@cheryloconnor8628]

I would love to see a tutorial on drafting a swimsuit pattern. I have a plus size granddaughter and swim season is approaching fast. Thank you for all the great tips and ideas.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

It kinda reminds me of a hijab

[@dashiajames1882]

That's what I actually thought was too...!!

[@Cmonicab55]

So cute. You look like the flying nun.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Lol, my husband said I look like a TOE :D I choose flying nun :)

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It looks like my glasses would fog up, as they do with a face mask on a cold day. The wind should not be able to blow that off. Great idea.

[@johnneywyoming135]

If I want my material to go over past the shoulders, do I just increase my neck base measurement??

[@miakimmons4014]

What fabrics are good for this project?

[@kathleendemoya6089]

Can I use stretch thread?

[@kathleendemoya6089]

You should sell a printed pattern

[@jordanedwards7800]

But I didn't cut it up like u but I am going try it

[@ritamusina571]

I live in Latvia. Nobady wears that hat, but I wanted to sew it for daughter. I like pixie hats, so maybe You can create pixie version!? This type of hats are very eastern, russian, polish....old school hats. Latvians more try to move with style to north or west.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Rita, sveicieni Jums! Es dziivoju Latvijaa liidz 2012. gadam un kad biju mazinja - gandriiz visiem maniem draugiem bija taada cepure! Varbuut Jums nebija, bet mums bija :) This type of hat is actually coming back to fashion :) I don't need a pixie hat as of the moment, but you can use a hood tutorial I have on my channel to create your own! :)

[@ritamusina571]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity 🥰🥰🥰 tik jauki un patiesi!!! 💜 Paldies par foršajiem, vienkāršajiem video!!! Manā ģimenē maz rokdarbnieču, varbūt tāpēc...bet- tagad manai meitai būs šāda cepure!💕💕💕

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@ritamusina571 Tieshaam? Kaada sakritiiba! Taa kaa vaards ir krievu - visi krievi sauc mani kaa ir, bet latvieshi - Alise un man ljoti patiik :) tik forshi ka Juus shujat, cik ilgi Juus jau aizraujaties ar shuushanu, ja es driikstu Jums vaicaat? Nu super, ljoti ceru ka Juusu meitinjai patiiks, un ja gribat uztaisiit pixie hat, vienkaarshi paskatieties video par kapuci un uztaisiet kapucha aizmuguri asu nu un divas lentiites pieshujiet lai var cepuri sasiet.

[@ritamusina571]

Sāku šūt, kad Alise piedzima pirms 6.5 gadiem. Krievvalodīgie kaimiņi viņu sauc Aļisa. 🥰 Jā, es jau padomāju, ka ko nu uzmācos...jāšuj tik būs pašai pixie. 😀 Vienkārši ļoti patīk video skatīties! 🤩 Jā, par kapuci jāpaskatās, kanālu tikai nesen atradu un iepatikās vienkāršais, skaidrais stils. Smeļos iedvesmu un gatavojos kādreiz arī sava novada amatnieku tirdziņā piedalīties, jo februārī Alisei būs māsa (laikam Sofija). Gribu vairāk laika pavadīt ar meitenēm! Thank you!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@christinehubbard2035]

Am I the only person who misread the title as baklava and got really confused?!? 🤣🤣

[@raraavis7782]

Nope, me too!

[@patriciarodriguez3863]

WOW WOW WOW ALISA YOU HAVE REALLY OUTDONE URSELF THIS TIME !! I mean all ur patterns and outfits are always awesome but to draft this and make it is AMAZING!! I would never have been able to do it thank u sooo much!! From Patricia Rodriguez San Antonio Tx