McCall's M7969 (MakeNine 2021 No.2) | Sew Along Tutorial from Sewing Therapy

[@clownfern]

I think I might finallt make one! Going to try the B view first… it seems a tiny bit easier..

[@candie58]

I have sewn for 50 years but learnt today, from you, an easier way to sew the neck binding. Thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

Awww it's honored to hear! Thanks for watching my video!

[@kathconstance4684]

Thank you! I will never gather any other way again! Thinking to mark the cord ends to the finished width needed will help me tie them at the right length and then I will adjust the gathers :)

[@SewingTherapy]

That is brilliant! ✨👍

[@Tonie-Carol]

I am very late to the M 7969 bandwagon party but I have to tell you that you sew beautifully and explain so well with real elegance and charm. I am going to make my first one using a thrifted duvet cover, and then I have to have one just like yours but much, much, much bigger!!! Lovely tutorial thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

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[@patriciaannjames8182]

I enjoyed M7969 make with floral sleeve and part wrap over, added to the dress, also the gathering method using cord and zigzag. I will find this useful and has given me new tips. Thank you

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad to hear you learned something new from my video! 😊

[@ilax6662]

I'm so happy. I now have M7969 pattern. I'm picturing it in so many colors and prints and will love using your ideas.

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope you love your M7969 dresses as much as I do! ❤

[@romykruse6266]

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm about to make this dress and I love your method of waiting to sew the sleeve gathers until the majority of the neck binding is sewn. Brilliant! Thank you! Oh and I am local so I cannot wait to shop at your store :)

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching, Romy! I'm glad you've recognized it! 😄 I always find adjusting gathers to make a certain length tricky so had to come up with an idea! Can't wait to meet you in person!😊

[@hyperspace1952]

I don't like very puffy garments, but this gathering technique seems such so much fun to use. I will definitely try it!

[@SewingTherapy]

I used to avoid the pattern which involves gathering but now I don't! I love the new method!

[@connieg405]

I have that pattern and just recently purchased some material to make it. You make it look fairly easy. Glad I found your channel.

[@SewingTherapy]

What a good timing! Hope you find this video helpful! 😊

[@sashaschmidt6519]

just bought the pattern. i'm an absolute beginner so seeing somebody make it is very helpful. thank you!

[@SleepyCatCottage]

I recently discovered your channel. It is wonderful. I have wanted to make garments based on this design. The pattern is perfect and i am so glad i found it on eBay. Linen would be my first choice for the fabric. I do not have a serger but a zigzag stitch will work fine for finishing the seams. Wish me luck. Keep your videos coming. Thank you. 🪡 Susan, North Carolina 🇺🇸

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad you’ve found my channel!🤞Good luck on your first M7969! ☺️

[@loriearii474]

What a coincidence you posted this today. I woke up and felt like making something and looked on IG for inspiration. I have this pattern and haven't made it yet. I love all your tips!!

[@SewingTherapy]

Yay! Perfect timing! It's a satisfying make. I recommend you to make one before Spring comes!!

[@ilax6662]

I like the 7969 dress and the creative choice of fabrics I've seen used. Thank for inspiring me. I hope it's still availabe

[@SewingTherapy]

It's a beautiful pattern! Hope you have a chance to make one for yourself!

[@lindaf1365]

Love the gathering technique with the cord. Will try it next time. Thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching!❤

[@maryboubion1954]

Thank you Sarah for your beautiful videos I love to watch everything are you so all your projects and I’m learning from you I wanted to ask you what is the size of the arm the yarn cord that you’re using for the gathering...🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😋😋😋😋😋

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching my videos and the encouragement! 🥰 Measure the length of the part you need to make gathers and cut a yarn a little longer than that! Don't throw it away after use. You can reuse it over and over! 😉

[@Mel-zy1qu]

I just picked up this pattern - thank you soooo much for this detailed video!! I don't think I could have figured it out without your help.

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope you enjoy actual sewing your own M7969! ❤️

[@Mel-zy1qu]

@@SewingTherapy I made a toile tonight and I think I sewed the sleeves on backwards because it doesn't fit at all hahaha

[@happyshopper570]

thank you for showing me the steps in a beautiful video! also i love it when you use beautiful fabrics to make the clothes. it adds to the experience of watching it ha ha. Also i tried making this dress two months ago!! it was a right mess with the sleeves!! i will definitely use your method!!

[@SewingTherapy]

Haha! I'm glad to hear! Thank you so much for your encouraging words! Hope your gathers turn out better next time!🤞

[@RawOystersPlease]

I saw this video and totally love your style. Soothing music and nice clear video and instructions . I'm a fan!!

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks so much!!!🥰❤

[@sonialorenzo9223]

I love the look of you fabric choices and I’m going to definitely try your gathering technique next time.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you! Haha that gathering method is a game changer!

[@alhalakhatun9431]

Absolutely love your makes, thank you for taking time to make thses videos they are very helpful. I am planing on making the m7969 but the neckline is abit too low for me. Any advice on how I could raise it. Thank you.

[@SewingTherapy]

If you overlap the front bodice a bit more, the neckline will raise! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@alhalakhatun9431]

Thank you for your quick response. Very much appreciated.

[@SewingTherapy]

@@alhalakhatun9431 Hope it helps!

[@sml9115]

Thanks for a very easy to understand tutorial! I will be making this dress very soon and I know it will be successful because of your great video! Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

🥰🥰👍 Hope you enjoy making your M7969!

[@joankathleenmaloney7583]

Thanks for sharing. What a lovely looking dress!

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks so much, JoanKathleen!💕

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Great tutorial and thank you for the great tip on gathering, really appreciate you take the time to show us all.

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you for watching my video! 💕💕

[@leventdhiver]

Zigzag gathering = 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Thank you so much, the dress is beautiful, but I see that technique easing my future projects so much! I found a treasure.

[@SewingTherapy]

That method is a game changer! I don't hate gathering any more! 😁

[@dryvonne1999]

Thank you for posting this tutorial. I like your sewing tutorial best off all for the McCall’s m7969. It really helped me out. 😊

[@SewingTherapy]

Happy to hear you found my video helpful! ☺️🤍

[@mikaylajames2649]

Your videos are so helpful and lovely to watch. I'm about to start this dress and I already know I will have your video up as a reference the whole time!

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope you have fun! 😘❤

[@rebeccabalazs9898]

thank you so much for this video! It was a huge help in tackling my first ever make from a pattern! I learned so much

[@SewingTherapy]

So glad to hear my video helped!! Happy sewing!💕

[@marie8447]

I was not notified of this video. If I haven't been in IG and seen tour post I won't get to see this. BELL notif is on. Wonder if it's a glitch?

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope it's one-time glitch! 🤞

[@tzenikafaraki3363]

Very helpful. Thank you. Greetings from Volos Greece🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🌹🌹🌹

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! Hi from Vancouver BC! 👋

[@Jayemceetee]

Genius with the sleeves and binding! Really very useful thanks!

[@SewingTherapy]

😍😍 Thanks for watching! Glad to hear my video was useful!

[@linneagistrand822]

Oh thank you so much for your video! Your final garment is adorable, I might have to buy this pattern 😍❤️

[@SewingTherapy]

You're so welcome! You will love this pattern so much!

[@amitasrimathi935]

thanks.the sewing of the dress is very neat.

[@nola-gurl9595]

Thank you for these wonderful tutorials...can you tell me what your stitch length and width is for your gathering technique?

[@SewingTherapy]

😊 I used 7 for width and 4 for length.

[@dollymyfolly]

Thank for this! Can I ask what size you made? We are similar measurements and I like how the finished product drapes on you!

[@SewingTherapy]

Hi Brandi! 👋 Thanks for watching my new video! I made a size S and it would work for you in case we have similar measurements!😊

[@katalinmcewan]

@@SewingTherapy May I ask what your measurements are. I’m tracing and S after much deliberation. I’m 34.5” - 27” - 34.5”. Thanks!

[@LaurenKay-tb1nj]

I think your tutorial is great, but I am confused about seam allowance/measurements on the binding. for the sleeve binding, for example, the instructions say to fold the edge 5/8 and then cut to 3/8 (which I don't really get); in you video you fold 3/8" and you sew at 3/8", while the instructions say 5/8". I had trouble with the binding the first time around and am hoping to figure this out this time. Thanks!

[@SewingTherapy]

The binding method is quite flexible. You don't need to be strict about the seam allowance. Just focus on wrapping the seam. :)

[@Wannaba10]

I love how your sew alongs they are super easy to follow 😃

[@SewingTherapy]

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[@maureencullen1008]

Beautiful.Love your use of fabrics.

[@emmamarch2098]

Thank you for this video, I was very nervous to start this project as I've not done binding before. But you made it look super easy 😁

[@SewingTherapy]

I hope your first binding trial goes well! 🤞👍

[@danabrinkerhoff3825]

HI Sara, thanks so much for this video! Your gathering trick is awesome since I actually hate doing gathers because they are difficult for me 🤦‍♀! would you please tell me how you printed your pattern out? I'm having some issues with the margins on the pattern ;( Hope you are feeling better!🙏

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you Dana! My recovery has been so fast!💝 I had no issue on printing this pattern as far as I remember. What kind of issue was it?

[@danabrinkerhoff3825]

@@SewingTherapy thanks for taking the time to respond 🥰 Do you by any chance remember what the margin was around the pattern? One instructional video from McCalls said there should be one inch all around that is to be cut off before piercing the pattern pieces. I get barely 1/2 inch for printer setting as 100%. All other pdf patterns have a test square but not this one. Does that make any sense??🤦‍♀️Thanks!

[@SewingTherapy]

@@danabrinkerhoff3825 Hm I don’t remember any of those! 🥲 If you know anyone who has this pattern, ask the length of one side, such as the shoulder seam and compare to yours! If I were at home, I would do it for you!

[@emelienilsson7889]

Thank you so much for posting this, I'm learning so much watching your videos! I would love to see some hack-video tutorials as well. I am quite new at making my own clothes and feel a bit uncertain when it comes to hacking and altering, I think seeing you do it will boost my confidence in trying myself and teach me a lot! :)

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks for watching my videos! I will consider the hack videos for next projects! 😊

[@yudianat]

And the pattern is now on sale! thank you for the tutorial!

[@SewingTherapy]

Yoohoo! 🙌🙌

[@cocodoo1806]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tuto ! Votre robe est ravissante (et la blouse aussi) !😊

[@kitdebrettongordon6111]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing your tips for sewing this beautiful dress!

[@SewingTherapy]

You're so welcome! And thank you for watching my video!

[@kellypotocki9852]

Thank you for sharing your video. I have some questions ?What fabric did you use, cotton, linen or rayon? Did you cut the interfacing for the neckline on the bias too? Thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

I used linen for the navy dress and warp and weft cotton for the top! I didn’t use interfacing on the neckline!

[@amethyst9131]

Hello, Sara! I really want to make this top! How many yards of fabric did u use/purchase? And if im a XS, should I make the top a size 8?

[@SewingTherapy]

Please refer to the size chart on the pattern! 😊 I made my size based on the size chart!

[@recovergirl360]

The thicker thread you use to gather the fabric. Is that special to sewing? What kind is it? I thought people just pulled at threads after sewing. I hope this isn't a stupid question. I'm so new to sewing with patterns. I

[@recovergirl360]

Oh I see you answered the question later in the video!

[@SewingTherapy]

😉 Yep, you can use any kind of thick and strong thread! I hear some people even use dental floss! 🤪

[@lG-gh3py]

This was such a good tutorial! Do you have any tips for finishing the seams if you don’t have a serger?

[@SewingTherapy]

I have a video about How To serge without a serger. I will leave a link here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqevnXqXf7WEhbs

[@giatrioktaviani5355]

I'm started to love your work😍

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!🥰

[@kf9058]

Does it have to be a certain kind of thread to do gathers or can it be something else?? You used cord right?? Are there any other options to use? Thanks 😀

[@SewingTherapy]

You can just use the poly sewing thread for gather stitching. And any thick and strong cord/string/butcher's twine would work well!

[@debrajacobson6544]

this is a-dor-a-ble! i'm buying the pattern tomorrow! and i love your gathering technique!

[@SewingTherapy]

Glad you found something new from my video! 😄

[@lucy85751]

영어로 가득한 댓글창에 한글로 써봅니다! ㅎㅎ 저 지난번 개더 팁 영상에도 썼었는데 저도 드디어 m7969 재봉을 시작했어요. 스트링 넣어서 개더 만드는 거 정말 신세계였어요! 공유해주셔서 정말 감사드려요! 고무줄 스커트만 해본 실력이라 소매부분 겉으로 바인딩 하는데서 완전 엉망이 되었지만ㅜㅜ 소매는 한쪽이 더 있으니 오늘밤에 한번 더 도전해보려고 해요 ;-) 저 괜찮으시면.. serger 모델명 알 수 있을까요..? 제가 아직 오버록이 없는데 영상 보니까 천도 잘라주고(?) 훨씬 빠른 것 같아서 하나 장만하고 싶어졌어요.. 그동안에는 지그재그로 마무리 하고 있을께요 ㅋㅋ 미리 감사드립니다!

[@SewingTherapy]

도움이 되셨다니 다행이에요^^ 제 서저는 brother 1134D이구요 아마존에서 가장 저렴한걸로 산거에요~ 서저는 기계별로 퀄리티의 차이가 크게 없어요 연습 조금 하시면 금새 바인딩 정도는 예쁘게 해내실수 있을거에요 화이팅!

[@marydeignan2183]

Thank you for the tutorial! Beautiful!

[@SewingTherapy]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!❤

[@cl2825]

I want to make a top instead of the dress. Not sure how to do this. Cut just a piece of the skirt pattern? Or do I use the skirt ruffle piece? (I guess this one might be too wide, no?)

[@SewingTherapy]

Yes, you just need to shorten the Skirt piece, that's it! 👌

[@sannaarf]

Hi! Beautiful. I have bought the pdf-pattern. What does “use 5/8” seam allowance” mean? Is it already included in the pattern or should I add it before I cut the fabric?

[@SewingTherapy]

Seam allowance is already included in the pattern! Seam allowance is the area between your stitching and the raw edge of your fabric. So you stitch 5/8" away from the edge in this pattern.

[@karenspockl563]

Glad I looked through the comments as this was exactly my question. I just downloaded the pattern and was wondering the same thing. In Burda Style e.g. they also recommend to use 5/8" SA but you have to add it on first as those patterns come without SA... Also: how did you print it out (as there is no test square)? In actual size? Thank you so much for the great video. It will be a huge help when I start sewing this up ♡

[@LeticiaCuenca]

Hi, thank you for the tutorial! For the first method for the garters, do you use elastic thread or regular sewing thread?

[@SewingTherapy]

I used regular poly thread! 😊

[@judithholleran6423]

Great tip for gathering. Thank you.

[@pennyimm6876]

Beautiful method

[@sweetcharlotte2286]

Love your video.

[@SewingTherapy]

🤍🤍

[@lavenderblues1783]

What length of fabric did you use for the shirt version? It’s so cute! 😍

[@SewingTherapy]

I will get back to you with the length! 😊 What I've done was cutting the length after trying it on!

[@buzzi2k]

Hi Sara! So you know what this type of sleeve would be called?

[@SewingTherapy]

Not sure what to call! 🤔

[@buzzi2k]

I found the answer! In English it's a raglan sleeve

[@staceygambettimakeup]

Thank You so much. Such a great video

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!

[@cozysundaymorning]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love your channel 😍❤

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you! ❤

[@cherylivi7262]

This was so good!!!

[@gailh3048]

Thank you for a very useful video!

[@karenbensdon4643]

Lovely 😍

[@SewingTherapy]

🥰💕💕

[@sabik3564]

Beautiful ❤️

[@elenil7373]

This is so great thank you!!!

[@SewingTherapy]

Hope this video is helpful!😊

[@debbiebridges8807]

Thank you love it

[@marilynwood6934]

Lovely.

[@SewingTherapy]

🥰💕

[@LucyL00]

This is really helpful! ☺

[@lorik5675]

Wonderful!

[@KnitLoveHK]

Nice pattern

[@Girl.december]

Love you girl❤️ thank you!

[@SewingTherapy]

🥰🥰❤❤

[@arinisiskasavitri3824]

you are the best

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you!😘

[@yemafernandez4236]

Magnifique 🙏🏾💝

[@SewingTherapy]

Thanks so much!❤

[@moodallamoda]

What size did you use?

[@SewingTherapy]

I used a size 8!

[@linw7320]

❤❤❤👍 ThankYou Sarah

[@SewingTherapy]

You're sooooo welcome! Thanks for watching!🧡🧡🧡

[@paulastamper6225]

Thank you

[@s.tfashionpoint8570]

Best🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍

[@JanieD1955]

Always a delight to watch.Thank you ❤️

[@SewingTherapy]

Thank you, Janie!🥰

[@diversos-barbarakazzan3882]

Ahooow Ameiii muito bom mesmo

[@rajigandhi7738]

Am from Tamilnadu.. India..I want to pay and learn from u...how?

[@magnoliamaldonado9440]

beuttifull i love

[@ayatiiii4153]

❤❤❤

[@SewingTherapy]

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[@ptoste1]

👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@TC-rg3iw]

Thank you

[@ayatiiii4153]

❤❤❤❤

[@SewingTherapy]

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