LITTLE changes that make sewing EASIER: Placket, collar, pin-tucks. Linen Presto (Love Notions).

Hello friends, I have a very practical episode with tips on how to make small changes to patterns to make sewing easier. I'm using the Presto from Love Notions to create a dreamed garment with linen. I wanted a versatile piece that I could wear buttoned up on its own, or open like a light layering piece and the changes needed are so simple.
Come and join me to discover:
*How to simplify the banded collar and transform it from 3 pieces to 1 piece
*How to transform a separate placket piece to a simple extension of the front piece
*How to transform a half placket detail to a total length placket so you can wear it open
*Let's add a few cute pin-tucks to a rectangle before cutting out the pattern piece
The Presto Tunic from Love Notions has been updated to improve sizing to 5X. It's $5 this whole weekend! through Sunday 17th of September 2023. This is my affiliate link: www.lovenotion...
Use my code 10needles45 for an extra 10% OFF!
See all the videos I've made about Presto here: • Presto Tunic (Love Not...
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Specifics:
*Size XL
*Full bust option
*Shorter length and even hem, so it's a top and not a tunic
*Linen/rayon blend
*Extended the placket down to the hem
*Make the banded collar one piece
*Simplified the placket to be an extension of the front and not a separate piece
*Added 3 pin-tucks on each side. Marks are 1" apart and are sewn with 1/4" seam allowance.
Helpful videos:
*Banded collars: • Sew a GREAT LOOKING Ba...
*Setting in sleeves: • 2 GREAT ways to SET IN...
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[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Presto Tunic from Love Notions has been updated to improve sizing to 5X. It's $5 this whole weekend! through Sunday 17th of September 2023. This is my affiliate link: www.lovenotions.com/product/presto-tunic?affiliates=366 Use my code 10needles45 for an extra 10% OFF! See all the videos I've made about Presto here: kzbin.info/aero/PLwk5xT21q_c2-OZz2oq3Sp3qqa_lXltNi

[@suewilbur504]

Karina - your affiliate link isn’t working. It says page not found.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

@@suewilbur504I fixed it. I just noticed the link changed from the one before the revision.

[@macquadj]

Your joy and enthusiasm comes through, no problem 😊.

[@Escape10mom]

I always enjoy your enthusiasm in your videos! As always great content ❤

[@Satori_Riding]

I love settling in to watch your videos -- and I love your enthusiasm and all the so very, very helpful tips and techniques on ways to do things! Also the outfits! Thanks for sharing so much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@ann-elisefryen6364]

Your joy and excitement is contagious, really ! Love seeing your limitless creativity. The "resource"-videos are most welcome. Thanks 🤗

[@alisonwhite1942]

Karina, I love your videos and can always count on learning something new. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos.

[@Monga_Makes_Things]

Karina, I love your enthusiasm and creativity! I seem to never want to make the same garment twice, so I like to “change things up” like you did here. Your tips and hacks are always inspiring and I often go to your channel library to find out how to do what I’m imagining. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and expertise! -Addie

[@magsohara7908]

As always Karina, thank you 🙏🙏🙏. Love all of the techniques you share with us 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@suek7086]

That is a beautiful Presto Karina. Great video, as usual.

[@helenwood3199]

The side buttoned vent is a nice detail.

[@lelee8165]

Thank you, Karina, for your generosity in sharing your expertise, creativity and enthusiasm. It is so inspiring and helpful to know we have your instructional videos to rely on in our sewing journey.

[@19Celia57]

Wonderful make!!! I know *exactly* the joy you feel when altering a pattern to "make it your own"!

[@laurajones4088]

Beautiful Presto! Whether the video is a sewing tutorial, pattern hack, or thrift flip, your love for sewing always shows. Karina, thank you for sharing your wealth of sewing knowledge, creativity, and for being a source of inspiration!

[@peachyfeather]

Karina your modified Presto tunic is so beautifully designed and sewn with such precision. So crisp, a true classic piece. ❤

[@cjane51]

My mind is blown!! Excellent video, great alternatives to add to the original Presto. Thanks Karina

[@divergentone7491]

Love the top with your enhancements.

[@maddiecedeno8989]

Karina you outdid yourself again…the overlap vent is stunning. BEAUTIFUL as always. Thank you for all your hard work in creating these gorgeous pieces💋💨

[@Handbagqueen23]

I love all these extras great effect

[@wendythomson8382]

Love your videos Karina. Thank you 🙏

[@s.s.8029]

I love all of the options that you have given us here. I never would have thought to add a full length placket. I love pin-tucks and the option to add only a few is awesome. I have had this pattern since it came out, but have never made it because it was a woven and I probably need a FBA. Now that it has FBA, I will give it a try. I do want to make a dress as I do not wear tunics and I would make it shirt length when I do finally get around to it! Thank you for your inspiration and enthusiasm for sewing and sharing with the world!

[@maryhull531]

You are one clever highly creative girl ! Love all your makes . I thought the lovely green quilting cotton looked lovely on you as well as your other makes . You must have have a very hard decision on what to wear each day and to church . The best dressed lady in Brazil.

[@sandraroybal2923]

Excellent content, as always; Thank you!

[@janiswadsworth9369]

Thank you so much for your videos and sharing how you sew. Your outstanding!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@bigfamilyaffair]

Your videos somehow come through on my sidebar and not just one but over 20!! I guess KZbin's algorithm knows how much I love watching your videos. I love all the blouses you make and I am so obsessed with patterns and love the whole process. I love your excitement for the patterns you make and I am the same way. Thank you for your educational videos! I just purchased this pattern at Love Notions and I think I bought 11 patterns over the past few months. I also purchased the Ballard pattern this morning after watching you make it.

[@louisestevens5267]

WONDERFUL

[@patgottshalk8808]

Stunning Make! the details and your finishes are just extraordinary. I hadn’t planned to get this pattern but your alternatives and your ideas are encouraging . I’ve pushed purchase. Thanks for the links to your discount codes.

[@Kakkydidit]

Oh, you definitely conveyed your joy in getting to tweak that new Presto! Beautiful new addition to your wardrobe. Great video.

[@suewilbur504]

The affiliate link is working now and I was able to purchase the pattern. Thanks for another great video, Karina!!

[@kgflcreations]

Karina, thank you for another great video. I love the changes you made, especially in the hem👍👍. I have this pattern but have not tried it yet, it is jumping up in the “to sew” list. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robynhansen8775]

Wow Katrina, can always rely on your fabulous and easy great ideas, I never thought of doing pin tuck that way so easy ❤

[@louisasmith3430]

Karina, thank you so much for this tutorial. I enjoy all your videos. Yes, your enthusiasm does come through. We enjoy seeing it. Thanks

[@janicek6399]

Love this video ❤

[@debbiecook4270]

Another great video! I understand your happiness - it's fun and very gratifying to change up patterns and add your own touches! Your new Presto is lovely!

[@seamsuneven7824]

Karina I am a bit behind but oh this shirt is just lovely! Well Done...You can really see the details. I just love it! 💜

[@enksmom]

Love love love these changes! And I love pintucks! Excited to try this on several patterns... if I can get myself back into sewing! Your content is excellent. Thanks for providing so much helpful/useful information.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can do it!

[@pamalverson6554]

I appreciate your content so much you are an excellent seamstress. Thank you for all you do.

[@nancy2562]

I really enjoy your enhancements to patterns and including the pattern making. You are an excellent seamstress.

[@jacqpot9413]

Loved this!! Thanks so much for the ideas and the "how-to-do-its" I love being inspired by you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks so much!

[@kristinekapteyn8973]

Love the hacks you have added, just got the pattern using your link. Thanks again for all you do!

[@jgsawka]

That turned out so good! I definitely want to try some of these ideas. Thanks for showing us your pattern changes!

[@heidefries1825]

Thanks for showing this top with an even hem, it's just what I have wanted to do (but haven't gotten to it yet).

[@madsenandco]

I love your videos. Thanks a lot for your generositi.. i have learned so much, and definately feel your joy.🤩

[@debtaylor2387]

Amazing hacks love what you have done. Have you done a video on how to straighten a curved hem?

[@bettyhappschatt3467]

I tried your LoveNotions affiliate link but got error 404.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I apologise. I was using the link that was on the site before the update. I fixed the link now :)

[@barbaraavelez8048]

🙂

[@jburd07]

Hi Karina, love your videos and so inspiring to buy the love notions patterns on friday. But I wanted to ask, I see this posted ( from my time zone) on friday 23:00 in the evening, which means I am seeing it about 1 hour before midnight to saturday. If I wanted to get the sale price and love notions is in the states, then I think I have to buy it between 23:00-05:00 my time. because the sale ends at I assume midnight in the states? Anyway, would it be possible for you publish these earlier in the day on fridays? (especially for those patterns that are not on sale all weekend)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hi. Making each video takes me several days. I make about 9 videos a month and am working continuously. I publish them when they are finished. Sometimes I am able to publish a little earlier but other times it is impossible. Sales don't end at midnight... they end the next day during the morning.

[@ginnyrivera2786]

Lovely job Karina! I am getting a 404 error when I click on your affiliate link. Is it just me?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I apologise. I was using the link that was on the site before the update. I fixed the link now :)

[@elizharber3564]

✨🧵

[@louisestevens5267]

WONDERFUL