Hacking The Chapman Into The Perfect Duster For Fall!

[@lisafowler2714]

Yes, I am always proud of you. You are my inspiration, my hubby and I "LOVE" your videos. We are jointly making the Tuesday Hoodie (his and hers) It started out me on the SERGER and him on the COVER STITCH .Now he is having so much so fun he is using both the serger and the cover stitch and Embroidery too. Now I am learning to hack stuff and who better to learn from. This Chapman Duster will be on my list to do. Thank You! We have the best of both worlds...Brother SE1950 (his), SE600 (mine), 1634DX and 2340CV (ours). We are Retired and living the Good Life. Thank You for helping us along this journey. I am Subscribed to EVERYTHING Ellie and Mac and willing to learn all you GOT! Oh did I mention we are both NEWBIE'S to sewing? You are doing a Great Job! We LOVE You!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

That sounds amazing! Thank you so much

[@joyscranfield5527]

Granddaughter & I will love wearing this! Thank you for showing your hack!!

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

You are so welcome!

[@janicecleveland4388]

I have recently started sewing again I really enjoy watching your videos

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Wonderful!

[@maryjones8951]

A man that never made a mistake never made anything

[@trevaknopke2199]

I got into sewing because my daughters are very different sizes but like to dress a like. Now they are loving dresses but as it gets cooler they are still wanted to wear summer dresses. You never see longer jackets for kids. This is a perfect idea. Now I just need to do the mental math. Yikes I knew what you were going to :) what I would have done. And man oh man I have totally make that mistake before. Thankfully, I have also had extra fabric but it was a good lesson for me to slow down too.

[@sallystapleton4237]

Great cardigan … Love your videos, you always make me laugh but I learn loads at the same time..take care xx

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Thanks so much 😊

[@trishadams9132]

Can't wait to do this, I love long snuggle cardigans in the winter

[@JosyJo14]

Hey there Beautiful Diana... wonderful tutorial thank you for sharing this with us...I wonder if you could hack this with maybe a slouchy hood ? Now that’s awesome idea... cheers from Australia

[@kfaz3979]

Diana, LOVE your excellent and entertaining videos!! TWO QUESTIONS: 1) How much extra fabric is needed for the duster length? Would an extra yard be sufficient for a size 10-12? 2) What brand are your pattern magnets and where did you buy them? Do you have something under your cutting mat to get them to cling to it? Thanks for all you do! I learn so much!

[@eloiseezra5194]

Yes, I think a yard should be enough as you are only adding inches to the length. My set is a DIYstyle cutting mat system. Its a magnetic cutting board with magnets for pattern weights. We do have a video here on our channel where Ny talks about how you can make your own magnetic cutting board! you should check it out!

[@kfaz3979]

@@eloiseezra5194 THANK YOU!!

[@daphanieanne]

Great ideas. Thanks

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

You are so welcome!

[@galeholt3757]

Love it..nice job.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Glad you like it!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Yep, we all make mistakes!😂 They usually happen if I’m hurrying. I have to remind myself to slow it down, I’ll be much happier with the finished garment and be proud of my accomplishment if I do.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Yes! that is so true... or when we are sewing and get distracted. thats when I usually make most of my mistakes.

[@patriciaufferman1533]

Great video ❤️

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Jin04115]

Can you please do a tutorial on the forever flounce? I know fall is almost here but the long sleeve version in pumpkin Colored fabric is on my sewing list.

[@eloiseezra5194]

we actually do have a tutorial on that pattern. if you go to the pattern listing on the site, you can go to product description and the link to the video will be there. this is the case with most of our patterns ❤️❤️

[@Jin04115]

@@eloiseezra5194 thank you🤗

[@TabbyMom5]

Where did you find the magnets that you use to hold your patterns down? What do you use under your mat for them to hold your patterns?

[@eloiseezra5194]

Its a magnetic mat. Ny has an awesome video here in our channel showing how you can create your own ❤️

[@margaretwood1255]

I love all of your videos. Question; Do you finish off your serged edges or do you trust the seams will stay together?

[@eloiseezra5194]

depending on where they are. I leave my necklines be most of the time and have not had an issue but here on the sides up front where the band ends I do go over them with a zigzag stitch ❤️

[@nevilgrubb]

What dress pattern is that hanging in your mannequin? I love love love the style

[@itsjuliaaaaaaa]

I love this!!! Did you use the straight fit or the curvy fit Chapman?

[@eloiseezra5194]

I used the curvy fit but this should work with both as we are adding and then compensating for the addition.

[@itsjuliaaaaaaa]

Thank you!!

[@ashleybrecker3203]

Can I ask you what your differential feed is on and your stitch length ? I’m working with a chenille fabric and I have a brother serger but can’t seem to get my settings right on it 😭❤️

[@unhreddy]

Working on this hack now and I need help! I followed the directions from the blog post and watched this video. Somehow I have a ton of extra neckband. I am making size XL, so I followed the pattern piece directions to add an inch and a half for tunic length and then the four added inches. I pinned from the bottom to the star without stretching, and now I have way more neckband than I need for the section between the stars. When it says stretch between the stars, does it mean stretch the body? That's the only way this neckband would fit on.

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

no, you should be stretching the band. If you are using light weight or fabric with a lot of stretch the band might have stretched out. I would trim the band to fit and re sew the edges. the result will be the same ❤️

[@traderjosie100]

where can i buy white knit for this

[@nathalieouellet9941]

Bonjour, ou avez vous pris vos peser bleu pour faire du poids sur le tissus. Merci

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Sadly, we no longer recommend that company.

[@Craftbags33]

Where did you get that fabric? So bold all I’m finding is white

[@JosyJo14]

Diana got the fabric at Olga’s closet

[@bardhyllluca6516]

Hello.hi you there.can we have a video about how to cut and stich a winter coat plus the lining .if you make it in miniature size for children for example we will understand it better.and please use open colour fabric to understand more.thank you

[@EllieandMacPatternsLLC]

Great suggestion!

[@Jin04115]

Another thing- don't you dare edited out your mistakes. I'm sure I'm not the only one that learns from them.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you!!! I love others to see that its ok to make mistakes and sometimes mistakes help us to grow and remember to double check next time 😂😂

[@MiddleEastMilli]

What kind of knit is this? It looks like fuzzy minky...........but you know better.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Its shaggy chenille ❤️ so glorious!!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@eloiseezra5194 Never heard of it! May I ask where you found it?

[@juliefox77]

LOL. You’re so going to shortcut and just cut the extra on the fabric. 😂

[@MiddleEastMilli]

It is hard to work and do a video at the same time..........