I tried to sew 8 things in 1 week for my historybounding summer wardobe

Sometimes I get in way over my head and try to sew too many things at once - I just want to get to my knitting again!
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[@adbreon]

When working with linen fabrics , you may find it easier not to completely dry them, you want to pull them from the dryer 80% dry and then iron them. Once completely dry the wrinkles will set and you will not only spend a lot of time ironing them out, they will tend to come back more easily.

[@Worldbuilder]

Or just wet it down and then iron. A little spritzer is invaluable when you’re ironing linnen. Yes, I *love* my linnen… :D

[@Midge5184]

For making your own pattern peices I like to use newsprint or packing paper. It's thicker than commercial pattern tissue, but still thin enough to pin through. You can find it really cheap in the moving/packaging/storage section of your local hardware store. Incase you were wondering I am usually able to get 2-3 pattern peices from 1 sheet of paper; and I paid $10 for 100 sheets at my local Lowe's home improvement store. This paper is also great for tracing and transferring pattern marking off of delicate vintage pattern tissue.

[@WildflowerHistory]

Your pieces look so beautiful, And I love that you added these two really bold colors for the skirts - and yes, take your time in making your clothes is important, I made this mistake very often - every Project finishes at the time, when it is ready.

[@vb7794]

8 garments in one week ! Gosh I'm jealous, I'm more at 8 weeks for ONE garment XD

[@leighbee13]

If you are losing pattern Tetris it can often be done by cutting each piece out from a single layer rather than 2 at a time on the fold.

[@louiseedgecumbe318]

Ironing is the most important part of sewing ( apart from the sewing of course). My iron is set up next to the machine. I have also ironed on a table with some towels down to protect table. This is something I had to learn. Ironing makes the work easier and look a lot more professional. I am enjoying following you. I'm planning to crochet a yoke but its mid winter in nz so not for awhile yet.

[@infamoussphere7228]

I iron everything. EVERYTHING. I pretty much never cut anything out without ironing the fabric unless it's something I'm not going to prewash, like a silk or a wool (and during the process I'll be ironing or steaming every seam.)

[@essencebeasley6524]

I've hated ironing for so long, but it really does make a difference. I just want to get to the actual sewing!

[@heathers341]

I loved the ironing montage and I can't wait to see the other finished skirts! Compassionate deadlines are really important, and I am glad you decided to focus on stuff you'll actually want to wear instead of just for content.

[@misspenguinsupreme9923]

Me, a dog mom, will straight up use a sleeping Chihuahua as a pattern weight

[@MeMe-Moi]

For the orange/rust skirt, you could use bias tape, mock French seams, or possibly run and fell or hand felled seams. Pinking shears might work, but test it on a fabric scrap first (including putting it through the wash), as pinking isn’t effective for all fabrics.

[@hardygirl82]

Really love the color choices for the skirts. And now I will be playing epic montage music in my head while I iron.

[@x1435]

Lessons were learned about chain stitch machines 😂 I only have a straight stitch antique machine, so no stretchy fabrics for me. I'm so glad you made those shorts! I have been considering that pattern. They're very cute.

[@renecilliers5980]

For pattern paper my mother buys industrial roles of baking paper, it's semi-transparent, sturdy and wide and as a plus not expensive where we live. I'd look into it as an option. Love the skirts colours and Nutellas cameos xxx

[@patriciasanvictores4530]

I love how you're adding more complex editing bits! My favorite was the ironing montage XD, with the second being the three tshirts reveal.

[@kimzachris5340]

Zigzagging seam allowances together is a quick afterthought finish that keeps up with the washing for years (at least 20, to my experience, and still going). It is not as neat as french seams, felling or binding, but it works.

[@TallTeenTurtle]

agreed, but Im not sure her machine does anything but straight stitch.

[@kimzachris5340]

That's true. I guess whip stitching/ overcasting the allowances together would be the handsewn thing.

[@infamoussphere7228]

I have a machine from the 80s and I zigzag most things cause I don't have an overlocker - although I flat fell seam my shirt side and sleeve seams - not the armholes though cause doing a felled seam on a curve is horrible. I've recently switched to pinking some fabrics if they're not too ravelly, because it saves on thread. I'd definitely recommend pinking shears - pinked seams are very common in vintage home sewn garments.

[@kimzachris5340]

I would very much like to try out pinking shears, I imagine they would be a dream for curved seams. Where I went to school, textile crafts classes were part of the regular schedule for ages 7-13 (after that it was optional), but as far as I can remember, the only seam finish we were taught was zigzagging. Felled and half-felled seams may have been mentioned, or taught on a case by case basis, but mostly as a style detail. French seams I only recall coming across later. So I guess I just kept zigzagging because it worked well enough, and I don't mind my homemade clothes to look a bit homemade as long as they fit well.

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

I think for finishing the side seams of the orange skirt I personally would overcast them. It’s a bit time consuming but ultimately very easy! No need to be finicky like flat felled seams(which I also love) and they contain fraying VERY well!! I highly recommend it. The basics of overcasting: handsewing finish, both seam allowances together, stitch only coming through the back of the fabric. It will loop the thread over the raw edge looking diagonal from the front and straight from the back. Try to not pull tight and fold the seam allowance. I know there are lots of tutorials on KZbin for this stitch which explain it much better tho. 😄

[@nicnaknoc]

The bones as pattern weights made my inner goth very hapoy

[@misspenguinsupreme9923]

I have a bunch of glass skull bottles from the dollar store I use, they work pretty well too

[@FlybyStardancer]

Yay for making wardrobe pieces!! And as for pronouncing “Caribbean”… I’m not saying this is official, but this is how I use the two pronunciations. I use “CARE-i-be-an” for the Disney rides/movies, and then “cah-RI-be-an” for the place.

[@winnieskees9622]

@FlybyStardancer ~ ~ it was always CARE - ah - beian . However it seemed to change in the 60’s due to the TV News people not checking the pronounce column of many words in the dictionary! When Cape Canaveral came in with the Rockets, the name was changed much to the Native Floridian chagrin! And right now, I can’t even think of what they named it. Seems like it was 3 words. Most of us could tell if you were a “new” person by which title you used. The Press has changed half of our lakes names! I know my Daddy and Uncle would not have appreciated it at all! Especially if that lake was one of their favorite fishing lakes!

[@infamoussphere7228]

I was a bit surprised about the tee, as when I'd clicked on that pattern previously it looked like something made for stretch fabrics and as far as I know double gauze is a woven rather than a stretch. Did you add significant amounts of ease to account for the woven fabric? I only ever sew wovens because I don't have an overlocker, so I just buy t shirts rather than make them. I love the colours of your gauzes and linens! It's a good idea to not try and rush through projects (unless you absolutely have to, like you're being assessed on them) because you get tired, make mistakes, etc. Sometimes I'll have to just put something down because I know I don't have the time or energy to do it properly.

[@TallTeenTurtle]

I wonder if you could solve the neck hole problem with a little vertical slit/split in the collar (bind or hem the edges?). That would allow it to go over your head and you could either leave it open or do a closure. A little button and loop would look cute, or you could do a crochet collar with strings that tie off in a little bow.

[@reformvideos4303]

Ironing montage cracked me up

[@agimagi2158]

I love how everything turned! And I have to admit I'm kind of jealous of your birthday sloth pattern pieces!!

[@lauraraines767]

I really liked the orange skirt and shorts😊. I'm still working on the crochet yoke from last week's video.

[@TallTeenTurtle]

Oh hey I have that same iron. :) This might be a weird thing to comment, but I really appreciated seeing your shorts pattern pieces. I made a self drafted pair of shorts recently and the pattern looks really big laid out and it gave me some bad body feels. But seeing you do your shorts Im realizing oh, that's just what shorts are like, they look bigger flat than they do actually on the body. Which is basic and logical but I hadn't quite connected the dots

[@infamoussphere7228]

shorts and pants patterns look really big and weird, because they have to cover more of your leg than skirts do. I remember the first time I learned how to do trade drawings - where you draw sketches of clothing accurate to the actual measurements instead of a fashion sketch or a representation of how they'll look on the body - and every drawing I ever did ended up looking very wide and very weird. Pattern pieces are just weird looking in general

[@nadiaslegers2092]

You did a really good job! Love the bony pattern weights and the funny music. I had to laugh really hard! 😁 And I really recommend you to do more ironing. It makes a huge difference I promiss. And I love the first skirt fabrics (second also😄), maybe you can make some tops/blouses out of them?

[@saletasubmersa2307]

The ironing montage was perfect! xD

[@audreyellardwalsh3368]

The ironing montage made my day 😂

[@whitalleys5893]

Oh I love the look of that double cotton guaze

[@eshchory]

That was fun, you have created a lovely wardrobe for yourself. I loved the music and especially the ironing montage!

[@MrsBrit1]

Omg that t shirt pic with your head stuck!! 😂😂 That has happened to me trying on store bought clothes. 😆 Life of a bobblehead.

[@valzahnzahn]

Major points for the montage.

[@caelywally6699]

These are amazing ! I know you are super busy with brilliant projects and videos coming up but I think it would be so cool if you did a yarn/fabric stash tour thing lol. I love your vids !

[@raelastander2346]

Yes!! I would love this

[@KMFerguson]

I'd die for a button down or Edwardian shirtwaist in that candy striper fabric. I think all three of the fabrics would be good for tops in general.

[@joellenb8671]

Can I just say I think you are adorable. Also with that rust colored skirt I think there was enough ease in it, that if you unpick it you should be able to sew the seams as french seams. All your makes were lovely. Well done. xx

[@anaisabelsantos4661]

That medieval inspired gore on the orange skirt is perfect for historybounding!

[@aleciab83]

Will you ever do a Q&A on your KZbin or Patreon? I’d love to learn more about you on a more “personal” level. Like your name, state you live and just a little about you. I love watching your videos even though I don’t knit or crochet and never really plan to…I am learning to sew though.

[@az_twist6267]

One way to get stretch in your seams (at least this is what I used to do with my straight stitch machine before I got a more modern one) is to physically stretch your fabric as you sew it. I used this method to sew knits for years, and it works great.

[@feudiable]

That was the most dramatic ironing scene I've ever seen! Keep up the great work, and please pet Nutella for me! :)

[@davidgarza7568]

Awesome job! Enjoying the process and taking time to produce quality work is a great reminder for all of us. Thank you for sharing and hugs to your little fur ball. Steph Garza

[@olliejones3302]

That shade of orange suits you so well!

[@hazeluzzell]

Why do you need a deadline at all? Just do it and enjoy doing it. You’re not alone…I’ve noticed that lots of sewists and knitters seem to go deadline crazy.

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi,I'm impressed by what you did in a week,the rest will be fabulous when you finish it,💖

[@hildaaceves7483]

Yeahhhh...you gave yourself too much to do hehe, love your videos!

[@simplybeingelle]

Why don't you use the blue linen to make a corset? You'll see coutil and boning. You can decide how to do it up, string or the latches (idk true name for it lol). I'm making a Belle inspired from from Sewstine

[@alanahalper4823]

Hi! I've been watching your channel for a while now and I wanted to say that you and your content are wonderful and I can't wait to make my own version of the shorts you made!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Wow very ambitious!!! Everything looks lovely

[@stevezytveld6585]

I use Ikea kids craft paper for my patterns. It mostly works. You wardrobe pieces are lovely. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@Rachel-xf3op]

Ironing montage!

[@KateMH_]

Great hair in this vid

[@rexgeorg7324]

why rush.... Time is on your side, young lady

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Was that a request for pattern suggestions for your first batch of skirt yardage? I saw a cute minidress, with a sort of wide ruffle hem & sleeves, v neck line, wrap over front. Possibly tied on the side. On a gal in a store with a figure much like yours. I think it would look so cute. Also, perhaps a(nother?) romper ( I forget who made one), with a secret snap joining.

[@Jordan-uh9hg]

They all look great! The full elastic waistband makes me a bit nervous

[@msullivan3531]

French seems on linen would be bulky. Maybe bind them or flat fell?

[@laurenloertscher1319]

IRONING MONTAGE YES

[@sekaihatsu]

That was awesome! Congrats on all that you did! I was wondering, how did you figure your size on the pattern--specifically the t-shirts. Pattern sizes confuse me and the videos I've found on the subject do not clarify how to find the size I should make. I would be grateful for any help in overcoming this roadblock to sewing.

[@woodenkat8971]

Ignore sizes. Unless you use one pattern maker, and know their sizes super well and they never screw up, they are less then worthless. Go by either the personal measurements or finished garment measurements.

[@renecilliers5980]

@@woodenkat8971 I second this, completely ignore the sizes and base your size off of the measurements given.

[@infamoussphere7228]

ooh is that a Folkwear dirndl pattern in the background!? Dirndl project upcoming? I bought that pattern too and I'm looking forward to making it

[@antoinetteturner4797]

Why didn't you knot your tees with all the pretty summer patterns

[@mmmsss2443]

How did you find making the Lavender tee out of a woven fabric? Did you have to size up? Did you have to alter the neckband at all? (I have recently made one out of jersey, and I would love to make one out of cotton gauze! Any tips would be greatly appreciated :) )

[@conniebeachy6482]

you must not have watched to the end as she did say that she needed to make the neck bigger because she uses a chain stitch only machine - not one that can provide a stretch stitch.

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

🍀

[@desiregonzales6246]

Sorry to interrupt, but does your pups have an owie on the left front leg? Concerned fan & subscriber.

[@infamoussphere7228]

it's a piece of orange linen

[@necrophiliac.-.cat5695]

youre pretty

[@rd6203]

🧡💙

[@EileenJoyHappy]

I had to stop watching your video for a while and go see what a French seam was. Now I know.

[@jacquiethomas8688]

I can help you get your sewing together. Just e- mail o text or whatever to get my help.