MY HANDMADE WARDROBE | Clothing I've Made Myself + Try-Ons

[@EmilyLightly]

Check out my online sewing and knitting courses here! learn.emilylightly.com/

[@1jmass]

I really like the extra bit of style you got from your elastic decisions. Both the divided elastic channels and the small “ruffle” above one channel are so cute.

[@MissTsoisauce]

it's really cool to see someone sewing their own clothes in a time when fast fashion is really popular. i'm thinking about learning to sew my own clothes. so, beginner tips about using patterns would be helpful. you could even show the process of making a piece, from searching for a pattern you like through cutting and sewing it.

[@EmilyLightly]

Yes, these are both on my list of videos to make! Thanks for the ideas!

[@cheesecakesocks]

Fast fashion clothing is hand made clothing. Someone hand makes it, they're just not white so nobody cares.

[@annahalverson1132]

I am here for all the linen!! 🙌 Your handmade wardrobe is very inspiring. Everything looks great! Please make more sewing content!! 🙏

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! Will do!

[@susanf8113]

Good job on all your clothing makes. I have sewed clothes for myself and my kids for more than 50 years. I love to see young folks sewing and loving it.

[@mynoveldiary6919]

I like the fact that you use fabric that's easily available in any local market and also these clothes are oversized. I just love such loose, street style clothing!

[@ca6177]

I admire your persistence to work through the mistakes and still turned out some very nice results! Everything turned out so well. I love everything! And yes, i love all the linen!

[@lorraineturton4485]

Your handmade wardrobe is very beautiful. Your color selections are so unique, nice choices that have a very calming appearance. :-)

[@EmilyLightly]

Thanks so much!

[@iamsharon3306]

Hi Em, I know you think the Everyday dress is a bit big, but I think it looks great on you. Hell, your whole wardrobe looks amazing on you. What I LOVE about this video that is now a year old is how it shows your progression and what you learned as you moved from project to project. Like you, I returned to sewing during the Pandemic. Its nice to know I wasn't the only one sewing like a mad woman. Hahaha. :) Cheers! So glad I found your channel.

[@kimberlygray227]

Wow! Impressive! That's more sewing than I have done in my entire lifetime.

[@EmilyLightly]

I'm a little addicted haha. It's such a great hobby.

[@caitlinheusz386]

I adore your whole wardrobe

[@EmilyLightly]

Thanks so much!

[@melaniehodgson4093]

You can still flip the binding on the dark green heavyweight linen Hemlock tee and sew it down probably. Great work 💪 very inspirational.

[@The.Journey.to.Freedom]

Thanks for sharing!! So many similar videos include wild patterns and colors which is nice for some pieces but I personally like more calm and neutral colors...you have to have at least a couple or else nothing will match haha so thanks for sharing your ideas and what you've tried!! Love these!!

[@blufaerie]

Thanks for the links. I love trying free patterns. All the linen is giving me Coastal Grandmother in the Summer vibes. I love it!

[@ilax6662]

I sewed most of my clothes in my youth. And trying to get started again. Mostly accumulating fabric and patterns. Your white sleeveless top gave me the idea to start with something simple.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Love all linen makes!!! I have loved every linen garment I’ve done and after watching this video I’m realizing how happy I worked be if I write linen exclusively!

[@marianwooten6110]

Love all the linen. Very simple comfortable clothing. Love them all! Very impressive sweater. I'm learning how to knit now. Love it. Love the oatmeal, green, gray & blue linen outfits. Thank you.

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

When I was 12 years old, our public schools had basic sewing and cooking class. I am happy to see how you are sharing how to get started sewing . Your work is beautiful. There is not one item you have shown that I would not be very happy and proud to wear!

[@jana8363]

To see this kind of video maybe end of year would be nice. What you sew through 2022.

[@aeriheirsling2735]

I made a pattern out of newsprint from the market. I gave three dress patterns one shirt pants short and skirt all for maternity and post partum. I created lots of things on the fold. Glad to see others did the same.

[@cjofloorish]

Thankyou for using all natural linen and Icelandic wool! The less synthetic in the world the better.

[@EmilyLightly]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@janetburkett3496]

You have encouraged me to sew clothing again. Thank you

[@EmilyLightly]

Yay! Happy sewing :)

[@stellalunacloud]

I use a lot of linen from the Fabric Store as a new sewist so it was nice to see someone else using their fabric. I hope you know you look great in all your clothes.Good job!!!!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! Linen is great for starting out, I maybe use too much of it haha but it's just so lovely to work with.

[@BeachPeach2010]

I Love love the Fabrics-Store. I've been buying from them for years. Lovely stuff!

[@stonecrestquilt]

I am in awe by how fabulous your linen wardrobe is!! I love linens too but I use thrifted linen curtains, tableclothes, garments, duvet covers, and even linen scraps to make my garments.

[@rhondaziman562]

I really loved your video - your wardrobe is amazing, especially the way you have a distinct style and how everything goes together. Love love love the linen. More of these videos please!

[@bhargavirajan8965]

Very informative video, wondering if you have made a video of how to add pockets to your dresses/tops. I LOVE pockets and would like to know how to incorporate them. Thanks!

[@gaetanetheriault7877]

Thank you Emily for sharing your beautiful linen wardrobe. I love it! I am a Senior that likes to keep active…I’ve done quilting for a few years but now am working on a linen pant. Its my first piece getting back into sewing. ❤

[@Sophia-zk3tw]

Bravo .... don’t get me wrong but very impressed with your choice of colors and fabric selection very classic most young girls use florals and pastels your collection is very Ellen fisher looking Very impressed... great job

[@EmilyLightly]

I love Eileen Fisher pieces haha, so that makes a lot of sense! Thank you :)

[@lilywang9526]

Thank you for sharing the garments you make. That inspired me a lot. I would love to see sewing tips and tutorials!

[@EmilyLightly]

I'm so happy you were inspired! I am working on a new sewing video now, so there are definitely lots more on the way :)

[@dianethompson6804]

Good job! The cardigan you knitted is beautiful. I've only ever made scarves! I'm intimidated by knitting patterns! The reason your notched color is puckered is because you have to trim that seam almost down to nothing or trim and clip down to sewing line in multiple places.

[@elisa4620]

Thank you for all these resources. Free patterns and sustainable fabrics? Yes! Thank you for the in-depth explanations of what worked or didn't and why. :) I really like all of your items. Especially your tops, your wrap dress, the everyday dress and the first the jacket.

[@EmilyLightly]

Yay, glad you found it helpful! I felt like I talked on for soo long haha but I had lots to say for each piece!

[@allyl6721]

Your clothes are amazing!🥰

[@Teatime-mq6bv]

You have all three right to be proud on you!!! So many beautiful !!!! It’s really hard for me saying which I like the most. Maybe the wintery jacket…., but there are so many other things I love, especially on you. Ah yes, the overall or romper or…. I don’t know the English word. I watched your tutorial so often, but as a not a native English speaker…, well I have not tried it up to now. I know this video is very old and of course I also watched a lot of your newer videos but it was really interested to see how you started. Unfortunately in my country you have only a few fabric stores. So you must by them online. And I find without touching the fabric and you are still a beginner it’s so hard to decide if a fabric will fit to that project😡. Be proud of you! That’s all I have to say! Love watching your tutorials💕

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cattajay]

So glad I found this video, love your garments! Never knew about fabric store free patterns - that’s me busy for a while x

[@EmilyLightly]

Hahah I know, it felt like a goldmine when I first came across them! The patterns are really good too, and perfect for practicing different techniques.

[@reneels5351]

I think all the pieces suit your body type very well. Relaxed fit and natural fabric is gorgeous.

[@EmilyLightly]

Yes, I'm all about the comfy and flowy pieces these days! Thank you :)

[@Tessiegimmus1]

The blouse at min. 25:16 would look and drape fantastic in A soft handkerchief linen or a cotton lawn.

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

Thank you for showing all your makes and talking about the process.I had fun listening to you while finishing an order.

[@faydiva8863]

You have been so productive. I love your choices and use of linen.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@ninagold1568]

Love this! I was searching for some Eileen Fisher style patterns. Your makes are perfect. Thank you!

[@EmilyLightly]

You're very welcome!

[@dianegordon2702]

Love ❤️ some linen! Option for the grey wool coatigan... I visualize a small opening at each side and thread a belt through that will only cinch the front. Beautiful work. 😊

[@bbrosser694]

I'm so inspired by the choices you've made... the simplicity of the patterns really spoke to me in linen. And, what a lovely Sweater you've knitted!

[@darryelperry5676]

I think these look fabulous on you. I love simple styles and natural fabrics. Thanks for the patterns.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyhurt7145]

Just found your channel and enjoyed the linen wardrobe. My fabric of choice! The wool jacket/coat could easily be steam pressed on the front lapels to lay back. You've done an amazing job and I enjoyed seeing all of them modeled. Will be watching more for sure! Great job!

[@KINGTHEYORKIE]

I am so excited I am starting to make mine I order linen toonI LOVE LINEN

[@lauraandrea7433]

Loved it, this is actually the capsule wardrobe that I need to make. All pieces are just perfect. Thanks for sharing!

[@nrs3772]

Lovely, both you and your linen clothing! Very chic

[@elizabethsoares3995]

so aspirational!!! a gorgeous minimal wardrobe!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@jakea1035]

What a classy, classic wardrobe. You should be so proud. Thank you for showing us.

[@lindacornelius3451]

I am a new sewer an I am older but I love your style and I just subscribed. I just found you today

[@EmilyLightly]

Welcome! So glad you found me! ❤️

[@cindy7702]

JUst found you...Love love love your linen ..my fave .. great job.

[@bridgetrsews]

Beautiful makes and knits, I don’t think anyone would notice the puckers until you pointed them out 🤗. Your clothes all look wonderful on you ! Bridget R

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@Eadwine9]

I love ll of them! you are talented! I dont think I woulde have the patience to do all that!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! It does take patience, but the process is fun and the result is so rewarding :)

[@Misstub07]

Can't wait to saw my own wardrobe

[@blackcatknitco]

Great video! I'm a long-time knitter but newish sewer who loves linen- all your garments and pattern recommendations are really great. I would love love love to see some "sew-along" type videos walking through the process of some popular linen patterns, as a newer sewer I have found these incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

[@debbieballenger6726]

Very nice makes!! You have inspired me to some linen from my fabric stash. Great knitting as well Kudos to you!!

[@EmilyLightly]

Yay, thank you!

[@janetlink9756]

Love your clothes and fabric choices. I would like to see fabric hauls

[@marianlanouette4768]

Love them all. And now I'll work more with linen

[@EmilyLightly]

Linen is my fave! Clearly, haha.

[@loispatrick2594]

If you don't like using dpns... you can use 2 sets of circulars together or magic loop. Personally I like using the 2 sets of circulars. Great job inn your knits!

[@hh.c436]

Loving this. I'm a total newbie and greatly appreciate the Canadian links.

[@barbarathulin8263]

Beautiful work!!! They all look so great on you!! I love your color, fabric and yarn choices! The shoes and hat are amazing too! All you need is a touch of jewelry and a handbag that plays off all your wonderful colors and fabrics. :D

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@gailarnold2660]

Hi Emily, I just got sent this video by KZbin suggestions. I love when they pick things I may enjoy! I am new to linen. You asked for video suggestions and I looked a bit on your videos. I would enjoy a video just on the fabrics you use and where you get them, your thoughts on them, care of them like wash first and care after you have made things and any other ideas you have about them. I would love to start using some. Thanks 😀

[@EmilyLightly]

A fabric video is a great idea, thanks so much! ❤️

[@ffionalexandra8898]

the tshirt dress you made out of the pink linen is so so beautiful

[@ffionalexandra8898]

this video has made me want to go buy a big heap of linen and finally make some things with my sewing machine. All I've done so far is make masks and take in all of my big ugly scrubs!

[@EmilyLightly]

Yay linen is the best! So great to work with and the results are always beautiful. Happy sewing :)

[@ShadowRaven66669]

This is a wonderful wardrobe! You did such a great job. I love that you discuss the learning process for a lot of the items. There are very few hard and fast rules in sewing. One is that all skirts need pockets! All skirts. It's helpful to anchor them to the waistband so that they're not pulling your skirt down in weird ways that make you look off balance.

[@StudioCE]

Everything you made looks super comfy! You should be so proud

[@paulai9645]

You have inspired me to sew again.

[@lisbethfarmarbowers6476]

Great capsule wardrobe. A way to deal with the slightly gaping front of the off white wrap dress is to sew in a small snap to keep it from opening too much. ❤️🧵🪡

[@summerchang5127]

I love your style so much! this video has inspired me to make my own cloths. Thank you!!!

[@EmilyLightly]

I'm so glad! :)

[@francesgiacobbe6821]

I am so impressed ;you are a natural in front of a camera. I look forward to your next video! Fabric store .com should gift you fabric as you are an awesome representative for them. Wonderful video!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! 😊

[@karolmolpus9536]

Like your simple style. I need to sew more.

[@denisedejose718]

I love your aesthetic! So classic

[@mimiandthemuse]

I am in awe of your wardrobe! You have made so much! And that cardigan?! I am trying to get back into knitting after 40 years of not knitting and I am intimidated. Linen is the most beautiful and natural fiber ever. In another era they used it year round. Now we only consider it a summer fabric. I need to check out those Canadian fabric suppliers that you mentioned. I will also have to binge on your other videos! Thank you.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thanks so much!

[@maureencullen1008]

You have made some lovely clothes.Have you tried the continuous bias binding method to make bias binding,you can make two metres of bias. binding out of a 10" piece of fabric.It is easy to do and you can use fat quarters to make the bias binding

[@lauralhouse]

Hi Emily, I enjoyed watching you show us your handmade wardrobe. You are talented and have an eye for style and color! Lucy at Sew Essentials has a sewing tip for necklines on wrap dresses that really help the gapping. She uses a clear elastic an gently stretches just enough to subtly pull up the gap. It works like a charm. You can do it after the fact so maybe try that on your beautiful wrap linen dress.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you for the tip, I think that would be the perfect fix!

[@marionlacey1074]

This is a beautiful video showcasing your mostly gorgeous linen fabric handmade garments. Love it all, including your knitted cardi! Hello from South Australia🧡

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@paulai9645]

Kudos to you, Emily! I used to sew along time ago and have decided to pick it up again. It's almost like riding a bike. Your videos are refreshing me! Thank you.

[@bigchungus9348]

your self drafted overalls remind me so much of the heyday dungarees by waves and wild! thanks for the video, i found it whilst looking for videos about the pomona pants and your style is so elegant and pretty and giving me lots of sewing inspiration!

[@Lighthouse1852]

So impressive! The amount of started - and completed - projects is terrific. You seem to have a Japanese influenced aesthetic that you've adhered to in a disciplined way, which is hard to do in the candyshop that is the fabric-pattern universe. The payoff is a coherent wardrobe in terms of color palette and style. Now that you've got your covered, cozy pieces, I wonder if you as a beautiful young woman would enjoy the look of the same garment patterns treated as a translucent outer layer. In other words, could you envision some of the loose shirts and dresses made in sheer handkerchief linen or silk organza, with a coordinating opaque slip dress or camisole underneath? Black-on-black, ecru-on-ecru, blush-on-blush, pewter-on-pewter. Oh that aqua blue shade of the robe really suited. Anyway, a layered look could add more interest to the same color, and a bit of lightness and drape and arm silhouette, without giving up on the Asian influence. Just an idea. Well done. I'll be back for inspiration again some day. BTW, the handmade shoe reminded me you might like to check out a wonderful Australian blogger who executes beautiful projects from felting, knitting and dyeing to shoes, sewn underwear, clothing. Handmadebycarolyn's blog handmadebycarolyn.com.au/. She's modest, talented, and although she's busy making baby stuff for her new grandchildren now, she makes a lot of cool pieces for herself.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you, I will check her blog out!

[@happyshopper570]

Sewing is my world. i am always thinking about fabric and patterns (hope my hubby doesnt read this haha) Your channel gives me additional inspirations and i think you have great taste too

[@EmilyLightly]

Ah me too! My sewing wish list is so long, haha. Thankfully the time investment it takes means I'm a lot more conscious and intentional about what I make than I would be otherwise. Thank you so much!

[@anneloughlin2480]

I like your style, lots of linen and clean lines, very elegant - (ideal for my hot flushes too), hm think I may give it a go!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@estilobyelizabeth]

This was so amazing and so is your wardrobe! Thank you for taking the time to share and be specific, especially about the issues you ran into/things you learned! I'm new to sewing and am definitely looking to start off with free patterns and you just gave me so many ideas! Also, ty for all of the great resources. Really appreciate it and look forward to learning more from you. :)

[@EmilyLightly]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment :)

[@louisespiteri5587]

I'm envious of your sewing skills.

[@EmilyLightly]

Aww, that's nice of you to say! It takes practice, but anyone can do it :)

[@jadebethj4807]

Those palisade pants are just lovely!!! i love those pockets! I have workout pants with pockets like that and i love it

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! I agree the pocket design on that pattern is so cool!

[@kitschyku5104]

Wow! So happy to find your channel! Your wardrobe is beautiful! My 2021 aspirations are to only sew my clothes and to tailor the ones I have. In the last few years other than sewing soft furnishings, I have only sewed a few tops and one dress using clothes I own as a pattern. This is because I couldn’t find any decent patterns! When I stumbled across your KZbin today, there were all the patterns and styles I love! I can’t wait to turn my stash of washed linen into my summer wardrobe! Off to watch your other videos and follow your Instagram! Cheers Carrie in 🇨🇦

[@EmilyLightly]

Amazing! Thanks so much for following along. Happy sewing :)

[@mplotusflower]

Beautiful colors. You wear them all so well. Good job on all your pieces! So inspiring. I do not sew and it is a hundred bucks or more for hand made linen items.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much! Yes, linen is definitely expensive. Much more economical if you can make it yourself, and these patterns are so simple and easy!

[@umimode8434]

It'simple but nice. Thanks dear.

[@monamosquera2993]

Mood fabrics in NY try this . I’m very impressed about your work . I do sewing as a business but I dress houses ! So I love sewing and when I want to have fun I sew clothes for my self.

[@Mamado88]

Everything is gorgeous! I’m definitely on the opposite end of style spectrum (bright florals, nipped in waist and big gathered fifties skirts) but I need some easy wear to run around with my toddler so these patterns look perfect for that :)

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! I tend to go for more simple silhouettes and colours. I like how they look, but secretly they're also the easiest to sew, haha!

[@nwinning]

OH - also, I hope you'll do a video on youre spring sewing plans for 2022

[@EmilyLightly]

Definitely planning to!

[@lindarogers4188]

I would love to see you in your beautiful makes.

[@dianecole9884]

I think all your projects turned out great.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@nwinning]

I really enjoyed watching your video. I'm a big fan of fabricsstore as well. Thanks for the reminder of the free patterns on their website. Its nice to see them on a real person. I'm loving your style right now. Thanks again! If you're not on patternreview you should be!!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thanks so much! Their free patterns are what got me back into sewing a few years ago. Such a great resource!

[@rocioyekyu2303]

Amé todo lo que hiciste . Me gusta el estilo y los colores. Aprenderé a coser. Gracias por inspirarme.

[@EmilyLightly]

❤️❤️

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

You are an amazing young woman, and I love all your sewing projects.. keep it up and you’ve inspired me to sew again. Been a long time but I’ve been thinking of doing it again. My time has always been taken up by art and watercolor painting. But who says I can’t do both? Tallahassee Florida 🌴

[@aeriheirsling2735]

Loveit! Market under the name LOVEIT😍. GOOD LUCK🙂

[@rhiannonstewart3643]

This is super cool! You should be very proud of yourself.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@stevietv321]

I love every piece you showed. I’ve looked at some of the websites and I’m excited to get some patterns. I love linen as well. Thanks so much for sharing💖💖💖

[@belinda58sews29]

So happy I found your channel, too few Canadian sewists out there! I understand why you felt you made a lot of mistakes, but I really think the things that bother you about some of your makes are so easily fixable, and even the most experienced sewists have to use their unpicker at least once during a project. The neckband that bothers you can still be rolled in and hand tacked down. Your Wiksten coatigan issue can also easily be solved by just hand tacking your collar from the bottom part way up. That will improve the rolling you don't like. Or you could improvise a clapper and use a lot of steam or even bang at it with a rubber mallet all along the seam to get the area where it rolls to lie flatter and be more crisp. Those techniques are used in tailoring all the time to get things to behave the way you want. Looking forward to seeing more of what you're up to!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much for your tips!! I was thinking about tacking down the collar on the wiksten coat but I wasn't sure if it would look weird where it isn't sewn down. Banging it with a mallet sounds like fun hahaha!

[@stephaniestange662]

You probably know this now since I know it’s been awhile, and this may have been said 😅 but the reason why your white dress is gaping at the neckline is because you didn’t cut the bias tape on the bias. A great way to save fabric is to piece the bias together from multiple smaller pieces :) love your channel!! And you’re wardrobe. 😍

[@stephaniestange662]

Your* wardrobe 🙃

[@lucybarratt7873]

Wow! What a great video. So great that you have shown so much, wonderful colours and perfect simple styling. Inspiring!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!