How many pieces of clothing can I make with one bedsheet - sewing diaries

[@katietisdall8207]

So glad to see someone making things from linens. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Couple tips from my experience: I always try to utilize the hemmed part of the sheet for the parts of my garment that need to be hemmed, like pant/skirt/dress bottoms or blouse openings. You were using a duvet cover which as a bonus already has buttons and buttonholes - cut the shirt/top with the front pieces overlaying that closure - you won’t need to make buttonholes or sew on any buttons! I made a really cute top from a couple of Kate Spade polka dot pillowcases. I got so many compliments on it. Don’t stop at using just sheets, I love using cotton tablecloths. Round ones make great bias skirts, rectangular ones give you a lot of fabric. Sometimes they have really cute border prints or fringe. Again I utilize the hemmed edges into my garment and the finish is amazing. I’ve also used fabric shower curtains for jackets and coats. Cut the front opening over the grommet edge and you can use cotton rope or ribbon to close the jacket. I made a really cute Channel style jacket from a white cotton waffle shower curtain. Love your vlog! Katie in Canada.

[@Sewingwithsolana]

that's a really good tip, I'll keep that in mind for next time :)

[@haleyphillips220]

I saw a girl on TikTok cut her sewing patterns out on muslin, and then she literally just folded it up and like put it in a Ziploc bag with the name on it. I did that with a projector pattern that I make a lot, just to prevent having to dig my projector out every time I wanted to make it, and it has been a game changer!

[@Sewingwithsolana]

I filmed this video already a few months ago and now I have found the perfect way to store my sewing patters!! I have a moveable coat hanger and then I clip the sewing patterns on a boot hanger and hang them up! It's so good!

[@debrizzo7031]

Great inspiration. Thank you ❤

[@irenetorrego915]

This video is so interesting! You got to do so many things from just a bed sheet! Would love to see more content like this where you think of ways to make clothes different while talking to the camera, more improvised stuff

[@Sewingwithsolana]

I’m so glad you like this video!! I had so much fun filming this so I will definitely make more videos like this!!!

[@Jackie-jz4jp]

I really enjoyed this video/tutorial very much. Thank you from Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@glorialoughry9946]

I have been making clothes from bedsheets for YEARS!!!!! LOL!! Too funny!

[@orapronobis2149]

August 21, 2024 Maryland, USA: When using sheets there are some pretty ones out there that I have used. Look at quilted covers for making jackets. Love the sewing makes. Especially the tops with the ties instead of buttons.

[@linesthatmove]

this is such great inspo, I can't wait to try some of these

[@bentomama8966]

I use Frixion pens because they disappear when heated. They come in lots of colours too

[@BeauMontgomery-EverettMontgome]

Hi Solana. 😊 Thank you for this awesome video! I love all the patterns but the last top was my favorite, so beautiful! I have just found you and i cant wait to watch all your other videos now! Thank you so much! Kindest regards from NZ. Xx

[@Sewingwithsolana]

oooh that makes me so happy to hear!! Enjoy watch all my videos and have fun re-creating the pieces xxx

[@maudeduranleau8606]

Love this sort of vlog/ sewing diary vidéo! For bias binding there is a method to do bias from a square of fabric, it uses a lot less fabric than cutting a single strip of fabric on bias

[@Sewingwithsolana]

So happy to hear you like this video!! And about the bias binding, I have to look into that, I’ve never heard about it so thank you for the tip! 😍

[@tiarnethomson9317]

Love the video!!!! The outfits are stunning!!

[@Sewingwithsolana]

thank youuu I am also so in love with how they turned out!!

[@fabricartUK]

Hey, you mean facing not lining. The 6cm facing you cut to stabilise the front centre was a facing. Some lovely makes 😊

[@susankidd9963]

Loved all of them I am 72 wish I was young enough to wear them well done

[@BeauMontgomery-EverettMontgome]

Hi Susan. 😊 This made me abit sad, please wear whatever you like. There is no age limit to wear beautiful clothes. I'm 60 and I wear clothes like this all the time and I never get anything other than positive comments and compliments. Wear what makes YOU happy, not what makes others happy. ❤ kindest regards 😊 xxxx

[@susankidd9963]

@@BeauMontgomery-EverettMontgome 👍

[@FitnessGramma]

I think I am going to like your sewing videos! You have a good way of speaking about your project but a mic would be so great, I hope you will be able to add one. Also, I would prefer to hear your narration or just the machine and working noises rather than the 7 repeated musical notes. Please don't be offended by my criticism, I think you should get many more subscribers this way. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@Sewingwithsolana]

thank you for your feedback!! I appreciate it

[@cathleenvance4441]

It seems that when you were cutting out a larger version of your sleeping mask, I didn't see you add any seam allowance which may be why it is still too small....but all the clothes you have made with your sheet look fabulous. I really love that stripped sheet. It is such a nice piece of fabric. Well done you.

[@suemct6909]

Great video! Just for future reference, in the UK we call the white fluffy stuff wadding. Keep up the great work, please ❤❤

[@amberpratt3622]

In canada, it's batting 😁

[@stephieb2736]

One of the girlies I watch has like a big photo album and stores her patterns in there with a picture of what the pattern is!!

[@1Annification]

Hast du hier auch auf den Fadenlauf geachtet oder einfach „kreuz und quer“ geschnitten? Der Fadenlauf ist für mich als Nähanfängerin immer noch ein Mysterium 😄 Danke für deine detaillierten Videos, ich lerne jedes Mal super viel!

[@chantals8117]

Hi 😊 Webware kann man auch quer zum Fadenlauf zuschneiden, da tut sich meistens nichts. An sich erkennst du den Fadenlauf anhand der Webkante (die verläuft parallel zum Fadenlauf) oder an der Musterrichtung. Wichtig ist der Fadenlauf bei elastischen Stoffen, da hier die Dehnungsrichtung wichtig für das Endresultat ist (damit man das T-shirt über den Kopf bekommt zb). Diese ist bei den meisten Jersey Stoffen quer, wenn du also den Stoff mit dem Fadenlauf von oben nach unten liegen hast. Anna von einfach nähen hat dazu ein gutes kurzes Video.

[@sofieelomari1773]

Diagonal zu schneiden ist bei Webware aber auch ein Thema, da der Stoff unterschieflich aushängt

[@specialkthesoftballgirl]

I feel like these have to be the Bergpalm sheets! I got those in the grey stripe recently

[@jo.falmakeup]

Love the pants 😍🪡🪡

[@Sewingwithsolana]

same!! They are so comfy

[@beatricemarie7880]

Did you make the off-shoulder blouse you’re wearing in this video? If so, what pattern? I love your idea about using sheets to make clothes. have a set now I’d love to use!! Thank you.

[@Sewingwithsolana]

Yes I did, it’s the Roxy Shirt Sewing pattern :)

[@beatricemarie7880]

@@Sewingwithsolana Thank you so much!,

[@mausamigc]

i really like your videos but if you use a mic it would be great for sound quality.

[@Sewingwithsolana]

100% agree! I have bought a microphone recently and need to figure out how to make it work

[@jenniferito2326]

Question? When you cut the garments in all different directions according to the pattern on the fabric, is this affecting the fit due to the stretch going in different directions? Or does this work because there is no stretch in these sheets? Anyone have experience with this?

[@Sewingwithsolana]

for the pieces I am making it doesn't really matter because non of these require stretchy material and the sheets are also not stretchy :)