I just made my new favorite shirts! Fall Wardrobe Sewing, Ep. 1

[@maryrichardson6692]

Love your attitude on aging. I'm 75.....I am 35 mentally and I will dress stylish as long as I live. So thankful I can make my clothes. Love your patterns.....I've got 3 of them so far!!! Keep them coming along with your fabulous videos and sewalongs!!!!! Love you!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!! Yes, the older I get, the more I like myself haha (and the more I realize age doesn't hold me back from doing what I love!). :)

[@tammymasson2343]

"Forever 21 meets almost 40" - what a perfect description! I love your style and your attitude! Excellent video!!!

[@PatternScout]

Haha thank you!! :)

[@amikrenzel5788]

I love that you are doing more complex things for more advanced sewers. I just love the button up and am inspired to try some of your sewing hacks you used.

[@PatternScout]

Oh I am so glad and I hope you do try it! I love experimenting and hacking patterns!

[@ligiization]

I can totally understand why you are rambling on after making two shirts. I am so happy when I finish anything that i try it on even 3 times a day (when staying at home all day). :)) It is cherishing what you have and what you can do. Love your videos!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! It is such a great feeling!

[@avaerena2927]

Semi-sheer fabric makes a lot of people nervous to sew. I’m glad you’re tackling it and showing it can be done successfully.

[@PatternScout]

Oh definitely! It was much easier to work with than I anticipated :)

[@madeyelashes]

well done! so inspiring! "forever 21 meets almost 40" made me laugh! i'm also almost 40 and can relate to what you expressed.

[@PatternScout]

Haha, I'm glad you can relate! :)

[@tia119]

I'm just excited to see a content creator I follow that actually lives in my state 😱🤯 yes the weather has been absolutely DIVINE.

[@PatternScout]

Yes it has!! :) Michigan really does fall justice!

[@santisanti8386]

Oh you like Caroline, too! I've just started sewing, you are a great inspiration to me.

[@whatnow8362]

I do t think non-sew it’s really get how exciting it is to create an actual garment from scratch that fits you perfectly. It’s just the best feeling. Great job on these! I love them both and might try to make the turtleneck one if I can find some fabric.

[@ellenowlin]

not finished witt the video yet, just had to say i’m also loving watching caroline’s videos! street man!!!!! he’s real!

[@PatternScout]

STREET MAN!! Oh man i love it! 😂

[@BlueGreenEyedSoulSis]

LOL. I feel like I'm looking at the brunette version of me. Your style caught my eye and I was hooked when you said you're tall, as well as slim, too (tall girls have special fitting issues like anyone else.) But I'm ahead of you on the Invisalines (and I wore my retainers!). Four years later I still need to wear them at night. I've been sewing for many years and know how to do many of these things already but it's so reassuring to see you sew the things I've been kinda shying away from lately. These days I'm needing more of a sure thing. It's nice to hear your thoughts as you adjust things and it reminds me that when things don't turn out EXACTLY as I first envisioned it's still really great. I also LOVE D.P.C.'s book - game changer! Thanks for giving me back my Sew-jo.

[@miriamgladen9615]

These are two really beautiful shirts. And the fabrics suit you so much. Sophisticated and stylish. The best is however to see how happy it makes you. Love from Germany

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! Yes, it makes me so happy, I wasn't even expecting to love them as much as I do haha. Definitely one of my most favorite projects.

[@faithmathingsdal79]

Love the tops, Casey! I have both your top patterns mentioned and the mods you made seem very doable. Appreciate you enabling us to get even more value from your existing patterns. And I’ll just add, being 45, I can honestly say that so far this has been the best decade of my life. I agree, aging is a gift and I think truly beautiful and worth embracing in order to make the most of it. Definitely some meh stuff, but what decade doesn’t have some type of crap to walk through? At least the older we get, the greater our maturity and resilience…hopefully 😂 Welcome to the season of self acceptance and resting in the awesomeness God designed you with! ❤

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Faith! I am ALL about stretching a pattern haha. Your description of and appreciation for aging is beautiful and very inspiring! I always joke with my husband that I'm shooting for 120, so I hope to have many decades of growth and discovery :) and creativity!!

[@juanitar.miller5210]

This is giving me SO many ideas for an upcycle of similar fabric to these. Thank you very, very much!

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

Aw, yeah! These are great and you look fab, especially in that black skirt!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!! I feel so much cooler in these shirts! haha :)

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

@@PatternScout you are very cool, style wise, for sure! Also, I’m surprised that you are pushing 40! I’ve said since entering my 40’s, er…. several years ago, that the 40’s are the new 20’s! I agree with loving aging! I hated being 30 and younger! 😝

[@PatternScout]

@@thegirlwithdustonherface Thanks!! And I feel like that is so accurate! Every decade so far I've thought "yep, this one is the best" haha.

[@michelewegman2173]

I'm 68 and feel the same as you! I love getting old and retired from my job and sewing and creating!! Keep it up! You do beautiful work!!!!

[@PatternScout]

Yes! I've never been the type to dread a birthday! :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@mariekado7151]

They do look so nice on you. Can't wait for the rest of the wardrobe.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! I've already got fabric prepped for more projects! :)

[@debbiesnyder762]

You are so talented. Beautiful work. I’m not a see through kinda girl but on you it’s stunning. I especially love the look with the skirt and jacket. Very nice

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Debbie! I was a little worried before it all came together that it might be too sheer...but it's not too bad! Both of these tops would also work beautifully with other (non-sheer) knits. I might have to try it in other fabrics :)

[@kristylagugua3874]

I am 40 and some change and these tops are giving me Clarissa explains it all.... Melrose place....90's realness.

[@PatternScout]

Omg...yessssssss! Haha welcome to my brain 😅

[@shirleyeggenschwiler9482]

I do think the tops are really perfect. They are feminine as well which I think is stylish

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Shirley!

[@PurpleKya]

In love with the mock neck top! I'm actually thinking of doing one out of a beautiful mustard knit fabric I have so thank you for this. It will help a lot when drafting my pattern :D

[@PatternScout]

That will be so nice! I love that color! Thanks for watching!

[@esi0313]

I’m always excited for your uploads. They’re so inspirational and just what I need before I start cutting my sewing projects. BTW, I I’ve been really enjoying Caroline’s videos too! Yesterday’s drop was so fun! ❤

[@PatternScout]

Oh I am so glad to know that! Thank you! And yes, yesterday I was SO INTO the date episode haha.That was brilliant. Love her videos!

[@jacquelinea8224]

Caroline? What is her channel's name?

[@PatternScout]

@@jacquelinea8224 ​it's just Caroline (used to be Carline Winkler) :)

[@barbhuber7502]

😂I love Caroline on KZbin too! ( and I’m 72!) I love your channel too, I’ve gotten so much inspiration from you.

[@PatternScout]

Isn't she so much fun to watch?! Definitely in my top 3 channels to watch here on YT. And thank you so much for watching! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@paula.jean.hixson]

These are both super cute! Really intrigued by the button up…I would never have thought to use a t-shirt pattern to start - totally makes sense!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Paula! (Do you go by Paula or Paula Jean?) :)

[@paula.jean.hixson]

@@PatternScout Thanks for asking! I answer to either. In general, I introduce myself as Paula Jean and that's what I go by professionally, but lots of people close to me just call me Paula. 😊

[@constancemuller9775]

Love how your shirts turned out and you look wonderful in them!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarakushner5718]

You did a great job. They look wonderful on you! I love sewing and take pride in my projects like you! Bravo

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Barbara! Sewing is the best, isn't it? Such an empowering hobby for me.

[@marionmathews9852]

You look absolutely incredible in these tops.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@janfranklin2114]

Fantastic, I understand the excitement.

[@rosey_ie]

AAAAAAAAGHHHHH!!!! I am SO adoring Caroline 😍 Love that you are following her too!! What an amazing human being she is, she has been so open and honest. It’s been such a pleasure getting to watch her vids 🥰

[@PatternScout]

I agree 100%! I always look forward to her videos each week!!

[@rosey_ie]

When “The Date” popped up yday, I can’t tell you how fast I ran to click on it 😅 I was so invested 😂

[@LUcyaSews]

I have been also watching @Caroline and street man 😂👍🏻

[@PatternScout]

Haha! Omg, yesterday I was GLUED to my screen watching the date video 😅 she is a joy to watch!

[@LUcyaSews]

@@PatternScout me too! I was like this is so intense and entertaining 😅 Btw I love both tops that you made 👏🏻 I definitely would wear them ☺️

[@PatternScout]

@@LUcyaSews Definitely!! :D Thank you!

[@vickithompson1840]

Wow Casey I love them, your confidence and enthusiasm is lovely to see, you go girl. You rock this look. I think your version are gorgeous, I love the high neck one. You really do make it look so easy, your instructions are so easy to follow. Look forward to your next vlog as always. Thank you for sharing 🤗🤗🤗

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, Vicki! I really did get so pumped up for these two makes haha! Makes me even more excited for other things I have on my todo list this fall :)

[@nancypinter8078]

Beautiful tops!! They look fabulous on you with the black skirt!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@vernabohnert635]

I love the way you did the collar and the placket!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@anna-lisecollins6018]

Charming shirts, instructor, and model

[@awishtostitch1543]

You look stunning in both tops, Casey 🤩🤩🤩 It's lovely to see how happy you are after creating them, and I particularly loved them paired with the skirt 👍 It's so inspiring to watch you draft your ideal garments, I am learning so much from your videos! I'd love to make the turtleneck one in a pastel floral mesh for spring! I'm going to do some googling, but can you only achieve the lettuce hem with a serger? And thanks for talking about taking sewing breaks... Once I start I become really obsessed with finishing the garment and I find it very hard to even consider taking a break or leaving it until the next weekend... Something to work on 😉

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! I think you can do the lettuce edge on a regular sewing machine (there are videos here on youtube, I searched lettuce edge hem and found one at the top of the search results showing it both ways). And i totally get tunnel vision when sewing too! Sometimes it is hard to stop, something I am also working on :)

[@missdemeanor3524]

Super fresh! I actually bought 2 mesh mock turtle neck Free People tops BUT I like yours a lot, lot better! (Lady in her 50's btw)

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!! Glad you like them! I still have a good bit of that mesh leftover and want to make more tops haha. Might save it for future inspiration...

[@michellemabelle100]

Those are beautiful shirts! Wow. A real inspiration.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@ImTash]

i never would have thought of making a shirt out of rib knit... i actually love that!! i may have to do one for myself that looks UNBELIEVABLY comfortable and warm

[@nancynewman6592]

Spectacular tops! and so informative to watch you draft and adjust them. Thanks :)

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@shazallenpc]

Hey you look GOOD in your 30s! I'm proud of you too amasziing work on both prjects. I too have a couple of soft meah fabric that I'm a little scared to cut into. You have given me some guts to go for it, so I will. Thank you for sharing how to deconstruct a pattern piece a creating the rippled effect. I've tried an effet but failed.I will try this way.Thoughly enjoed your sewing tut.👍😬😬

[@jadeelise7982]

This was iconic Casey!

[@PatternScout]

Wow, thanks!! :)

[@jcampbell100]

Great work, you are so talented. Thanks. Totally agree with taking breaks.

[@PatternScout]

Many thanks! Taking breaks is so important!

[@jacquelinea8224]

Fabulous! I've been thinking about adding something sheer to my wardrobe. I always sew with woven fabrics, but I think using stretch is very smart in this case. You wear both tops very well! Also, loved your commentary at the end. I turned 60 this year and have relied on (slow) fashion to help me feel my best. Sewing is such a great tool in retirement. It flexes my creative muscle and injects purpose in my days. Nevermind that I'm still trying to master fitting. Plenty of time for that! 😉

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Jacqueline! Tops like these feel a little adventurous, but I think they can really become wardrobe staples. And I am right there with you: sewing and fashion have made me feel so good and more like myself. I really know what I like and I'm way less impulsive about my wardrobe purchases now (and way happier with my wardrobe!). Yes, plenty of time to learn more about fitting...and that just gives us more reason to dig into new exciting projects and work those creative muscles :)

[@jooconnor6863]

Fabulous, I’ve picked up some excellent tips.

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad! Thanks!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

They look so good on you! Congrats!! Hopefully one day I can make something like this

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!! You totally can! :)

[@lorirees4248]

So beautiful on you. Love them!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@carolyngethings]

Wow! Both tops are gorgeous. Especially love the ruching detail with the mesh fabric. Some useful sewing tips here too. Thanks Casey

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, Carolyn! I will definitely use that ruching detail again, that was my first time trying it and I really like the way it fits!

[@rodicadraws]

Can't agree more. I love sewing for the same reasons and the shirts are awesome.🤩👍👍

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Sewing is seriously my therapy!

[@cassafrass098]

These aren't my personal style but I can see how happy they make you and that's wonderful! I liked seeing your decision-making process for the different types of stabilizers and seam edges you used. It'd be dope to see this type of collared mesh shirt with blousy sleeves and a traditional cuff as well.

[@PatternScout]

Oh that would be really cool! The fabric is so soft and slinky, I think it would be really fun for something blousy or something with lots of gathers.

[@CattVlogz]

wow 😃 beginner in sewing here. i am amazed wow and it looks great on you

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! 😊

[@sampleworks9432]

Really fantastic results ❤ well done!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@dianadivadiamond]

I love them both. You've showed me a few tips and tricks that I can add to my sewing knowledge. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad, thank you!!

[@debraimmer260]

Love hearing your heart

[@evitaevita98]

Those shirts came out adorable! I'm 42 and I would wear both of them, especially with the mini skirt and tights! Great job! I hope your hubby took you out on a date!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Eva! I love them the best with the skirt (and I love that skirt with a lot of other things too)!

[@Pink-mandarina]

I just discovered your channel. You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your skills

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@laurab6180]

Soooo soooo beautiful!!! ❤ Would love to see clothes like these at the stores. Fashion right now is so unflattering

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@EmmanuelWifey]

I love them!!!! Awesome job!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!! :)

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge!❤️❤️❤️

[@PatternScout]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MarineW_coud]

Super inspiring video, thank you! ☺️

[@PatternScout]

THank you!

[@rachellockley260]

Hi Casey both tops are a raging success. I love the neck shape and lettuce edges of first, and the button area slash and spread on second. I love these videos, this is what I aspire to. Sewing can be ridiculously expensive but you encourage creativity and learning the techniques to have a go yourself. I'm still at the stage of finding good fit items to use as blocks but I definitely know where I'm going with my hobby thanks to you. Your head deserves to be bigger with these fantastic videos 😉. Enjoy your tops and your dinner out 🙂

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, Rachel! That is so nice of you to say! Glad I can help get the creative inspiration going. I started out with a lot of basics and have evolved my sewing practice into a lot of experimentation and play! Now I just want to make a really cool wardrobe haha! It's definitely been a process!

[@lisemac6763]

Thanks so much for sharing. I just love these and am going to try them both!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! I hope you do, thank you for watching!

[@debbiehaynes8295]

You make it look so easy!! Love the softly gathered front placket!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! :)

[@sunnybnny]

Spectacular fabric choices and styling on these 2 tops! They look so great on you!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@ktrmeadow]

Both are fantastic!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@vicki3220]

Love the video Casey! Just the right amount of detail to be able to recreate what you have done. Great result in the end. Hope for more like this one.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisafinley5521]

Wow!!! Didn’t know you lived in Michigan!! Me too😊

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Your work is so inspiring! .I really enjoy finding the balance between patterns designed for young adults and making them work for my 5o’s + body and mind. Beautiful fabric choices too and love the gather into the placket. ❤

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Julie! I feel like I'm always searching for that perfect balance of young+mature! :)

[@Bulldoghustle]

I loveeeee those!!!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

You look gorgeous in the tops but more importantly, you look happy. I love that you shared your experimentation with stabilising the collar and button placket. It showed that there's always more to learn even for experienced sewists.

[@PatternScout]

Very happy indeed! Thank you!! And yes, I am always learning. As much as I sew, there are still things I haven't tried yet!

[@Dog-mom80]

Love those mesh tops!!! They bring me back! Thanks for showing how you made them. Love your channel!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! I am so happy with them!

[@pazipinkas7262]

Been looking for a knit buttoned-up shirt everywhere! thank you so much for this.. And also, you don't have to make a full tutorial for every garment, this is an intermediate level sewing project, and for me your explanations are very clear, cant wait to recreate this!

[@PatternScout]

So glad this was what you were looking for! Good to know about the instruction level, too. So thank you!

[@vicki9298]

Casey, (I hope I spelled your name correctly!) I wanted to tell you thank you for sharing videos that spark my mind. I am by no means an expert seamstress even though I have sewed off and on for years. However, your videos make me THINK!!! I appreciate the way it helps me think about how things are put together And the Possibilities!!!! Oh yeah!!!!

[@PatternScout]

Ah i love this comment, that is the best compliment! Thank you so much, I am so glad to know you enjoy the projects! I love trying new things and stretching myself creatively. It is my therapy!

[@KandiceElizabeth2]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful shirts! You really are a creative genius with cloth and thread.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, that is so nice of you!! Glad you enjoy it!

[@kaygee4691]

How talented you are. The shirts are super cute.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@djunitam5713]

This is wow....love both.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@daniellefike]

I love these tops on you!!! I was secondhand nervous for you about the fabric being difficult for shirtmaking, but they turned out amazing!! It’s giving me all kinds of inspo to rethink what I can do with knits for winter. I gravitate toward them almost exclusively for that warm hand feel in winter but I keep making basic Nikko tops - love the idea of using Comfi + Cozi together for a knit button-up!

[@PatternScout]

Haha thank you!! I agree, the button-up in a knit is a nice shake up for the knit tee category. So comfy but a little more jazzed up! It would work really well for jersey knits, too.

[@tomeparisguerrero9569]

New subbie! Luv luv the tape button idea😱

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Yes! That is the only way I sew buttons now! :)

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

Wow! Those two shirts turned out great and you look fantastic in them! I love them both.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@mygoldencharlie2016]

Another wonderful video. I learned so much about different techniques and products to use to achieve better results. I so share your enthusiasm for these shirts. They are unique, feminine and suit you to perfection. Looking forward to your next video.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Danielle! So excited to share more fall sewing very soon!

[@bridgetstonesew.bridget3967]

Fab video! Great tops.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@maryelliott8084]

It’s been a while watching your videos, I have missed seeing how talented you are. Way to go !

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@hopeann]

Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to have the skills to try this out! 🫶🏼

[@dionhenderson7174]

Where does your creativity come from? This material seems like it's so hard to make anything from... you're definitely gifted... thanks for the content.

[@PatternScout]

Haha, I have no shortage of creative energy (it only grows with each project)! Thanks so much for watching

[@Ali-ze6lw]

Wow, I am so inspired!! LOVE IT!! You look fabulous 🤩

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@vernabohnert635]

Beautiful, both are great! I have never tried the stretch mess knit but they are lovely 😋

[@crystalgarcia8593]

Ooh so pretty! I like them both equally! Love the fabrics and sheer is always sexy!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccaw9656]

Love them! Thanks for the inspo, sharing your processes.

[@PatternScout]

THank you!!

[@marilynwood6934]

I"ll never make anything from petrochemical fibre or any thing fitted but there were still lots of excellent tips in here for me, a great video.

[@PatternScout]

Glad you enjoyed some of the tips! Thanks for watching :)

[@sunnyday3160]

Love the 2 blouses. Looks alittle like Johnny Was or dresses at Sundance Store. Have you thought about a dress in the beautiful fabric. This is my favorite video of yours I've seen so far.

[@PatternScout]

I can totally see that! I was actually thinking a dress would be cool with these fabrics (I don't have enough left but maybe a future project). Thank you so much! I plan to have more like this, so I am glad to know you enjoyed it!

[@deonuacid]

Wow, they turned out so beautiful.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@vanessamckay1517]

These blouses turned out 👏 amazing, thank you for sharing the journey. I really love your channel.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Vanessa!! So glad you enjoyed watching the process!

[@jodiemccord748]

Completely fabulous!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@Escape10mom]

What a great make!! Love learning to do new things. I have the Comfy set... You've given me some ideas!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! The projects that stretch my creative brain a little are the most fun for me! :)

[@lisahalmshaw1275]

Those tops are soooooo beautiful. Very inspiring ❤

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@clothingalterations]

Beautiful work

[@PatternScout]

Thank you very much!

[@suzie6530]

yess I have a load of mesh fabric!

[@PatternScout]

Perfect!!

[@lauradols8741]

Looks awesome.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@catherineb6565]

I admire your steady rotary cutting ability! I've tried but invariably I slash where I didn't intend. 😲😭

[@PatternScout]

I've had lots of practice! :)

[@catherineb6565]

@@PatternScout I bet you do! LOL

[@carolhughes312]

They both look fantastic!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@olenabila6083]

So cool! And suit you very well! U look gorgeous in both😍

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, that is so nice! I loooove them both so much :)