DIY Velvet Smocked Top: Sew with Me!

[@divyamina4462]

U need to be more recognize by KZbin ppl... U really are talent ❤

[@LaurenJohnson]

You are so sweet, thank you so much!!

[@SimplyDelilah]

OMG..that is gorgeous...and thank you for inviting us to see the process!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Delilah! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@rubyjenkins1738]

That is a beautiful top. I might try it as a dress.

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Ruby! I think it would make such a lovely dress! ❤️

[@gracielaguzman9366]

I’m so happy I found your KZbin Chanel!! Thank You for sharing your tutorials with us❤😊

[@LaurenJohnson]

Aw, thank you so much for watching Graciela!

[@felicityannchen]

this reminds me of a beautiful confection you would find in a pastry shop!! I love seeing the techniques you use- you make them seem so accessible while keeping the quality unmistakably high!! also your nail polish matches the fabric perfectly!!!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Felicity! So kind of you to say! ❤️

[@soapy9472]

The pink is beautiful!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you Sophia! I love this color!! ❤️

[@jessicamoore8335]

Lovely fabric your using and lovely music !

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Jessica!

[@AshleyRJones8]

Wow, I really like the velvet, the color, and how lovely your top turned out!

[@ArmindaHeart]

My favorite color!!! So pretty!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much! I love this shade of pink! ❤️

[@moyralouise7123]

Love both the top and the piano music, beautiful 😊

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you Moyra! They seemed to go together! 😊

[@rachaeltra05]

Beautiful design and fabric choice. Well done!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Rachel!

[@oliviabrumleve1349]

One of my favorite places you've made! This is so beautiful 💕

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Olivia!! 💕💕

[@aishazamir844]

That's beautiful, I love love love it. You suit it!!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@dautuori]

This is absolutely stunning.

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Dawn! ❤️

[@robertecaissie4008]

Just gorgeous . Love the color . Great job . Great tutorial .

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 💕

[@plg129]

I’m obsessed! Definitely going to have to make this 🥰🙏✨

[@cathytarapacz]

I just love these tops so much,I haven't sewed one yet,but I can't wait we are just coming to the end of autumn here in Australia,but I live in the tropics on the east coast and don't get much of a winter (eg no heaters) but that could all change seeing the Arctic freeze u guy's had over there

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thanks so much for watching Cathy! Sorry I missed this comment before now! The arctic freeze was so bizarre, and it's been such a mild spring! I hope you're having a lovely autumn/winter!

[@MissNatashaMarie]

This is lovely, Lauren! I’ve been drawn to smocked dresses and tops lately, so this was very timely! Thanks for the tutorial💕

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Natasha! A smocked dress is next on my list!

[@heatherannekennedy9368]

Super cute - it's lovely!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Heather!

[@chasingthelook]

That is such a great color on you!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Aw, thank you so much! I do love this color!

[@wolfgangshuman]

Beautiful

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@RaLiviaW]

Ooooh, this is so beautiful, the color is stunning, I might have to make a similar top peasant style, I don't think shirred would look great on me. Definitely also one of my favorites, I love velvet it is so nice to see softer colors being made available previously it seemed to be all dark/royal (which I do like) or icy.

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Rachel! 😊 I think a peasant style would be so pretty. I'm loving these softer colors too!

[@MsBubu26]

Lovely make as usual! I wouldn’t have the patience to smock something though! 😱

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much! I just have to make sure I have a movie playing or something because it is so time consuming!

[@mustaphafezzai6901]

bjr Lauren se jolies bodys avec dessins de la haute gamme couture professionnele tous qui fait Lauren et beaux merci Laurent

[@crashofthemoons]

Oh i love this fabric! I want to make this top in the green silk/rayon velvet fabric you used. how many yards did you use? 2? Also what settings do you use on your machine for shirring? I have the same machine as you!

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much Jennifer! So cool that we have the same machine! I used 2 yards, but ended up with about a half a yard left over (I usually overestimate.) For shirring I set my stitch length to the longest length, and adjust the tension to 1. I just played around with the tension until the elastic was pulling through evenly and the stitches weren't too loose. Happy sewing! ❤️

[@crashofthemoons]

@@LaurenJohnson Thank you so much!!

[@LaurenJohnson]

@@crashofthemoons Absolutely!

[@susiecarson]

This is gorgeous! Do you have a pattern you recommend to use for shirring that has a higher neckline?

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you Susie! With my original video, I share how to make the pattern, and you can make the neckline as high as you want to! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuqYWiroL1_p5Y

[@susiecarson]

@@LaurenJohnson I have seen the other video- I think is all meant to ask, how can I make it with an entire armscye? Like I need it to cover from shoulder to collarbone too.

[@LaurenJohnson]

@@susiecarson Ah, I see! I've thought about trying it with the addition of shoulder straps to make an armhole to set the sleeve into, but let me do a quick pattern search and see if I can find you something similar. :)

[@LaurenJohnson]

@@susiecarson MCCalls 7901 could be a good option. You could raise the neckline, and if you wanted to shirr the entire bodice, you could alter the width of the bodice to be the same as the waistband. I hope this helpful! Here's a link to that pattern: somethingdelightful.com/m7901

[@jonnialvarado]

Can you do a shirt without a pattern please!!!

[@LaurenJohnson]

I'll work on an idea that doesn't need a pattern! Thanks for watching!

[@jonnialvarado]

Thank you!!!!!

[@divyamina4462]

What is the fabric called

[@LaurenJohnson]

This is silk and rayon blend velvet, and it's called "vintage velvet" on the fabric website!

[@Tommyvr-gorillatag]

This is not velvet, nor is it hand smocked

[@daythaw8356]

Beautiful

[@LaurenJohnson]

Thank you so much!!