My Sewing Journey So Far

It's time to take a look back at my first 2 years of sewing and the 80+ garments I made!
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[@BlissUnderTheMoonlight]

I'm only about 6 minutes in, but I already know I would watch this even if it was 2 hours long. The way you talk to the camera, think and talk to yourself when you solve problems is just so well synced with my own brain, even when you get distracted. I love it!!!

[@Sunny-Jade]

Exactly this. I started it and then settled in for the ride. ❤

[@debbiethomas3687]

I love her videos, she's just on my wavelength. I look at most, even those I'm subscribed to and, perhaps, are more my main interest, but if they're more than 10 minutes or so long then I can't be bothered to sit through them, but with these I don't even look to see how long they are. They're just brilliant.

[@beccam7298]

It's kind of wonderful that she uses filming as a way to body double, and so many of us tune in to use her videos in a similar or the same way. Such a specific wavelength, and it's comforting there are so many others on it 😊

[@danielletaylor6837]

Same!

[@aamu3]

yeah!! it's the same for me!

[@binglemarie42]

Crushed velvet hoodie dress: a resounding yes to lining the hood! You'll enjoy it so much more. The most recent hoodie dress you've made is absolutely amazing, btw.

[@izaelbenke1543]

a dress hoodie is one of the best sewing ideas i saw in years!!! it's freaking amazing

[@themythicaljackalope]

Yes! Definitely! I think lining in a fleece or Sherpa sorta soft fabric in a beige would be adorable and so comfortable

[@Kitnkiboodles]

You are hilarious just love watching listening to your videos my favorite “the Hanukkah tablecloth skirt” the best 😂

[@sherylmcgettigan1920]

Yeah line the hood

[@sherylmcgettigan1920]

I love the garment you are wearing, please do a video on it!

[@lesleemcelrath3159]

Coming across your content is literally the reason that I'm planning to try sewing for the first time in 36 years. your enthusiasm is infectious. thanks for the inspiration.

[@TriBeccaDesigns]

I'm excited for you to start your sewing journey. Go for it and enjoy!🪡

[@kathymarshall220]

Ok, you’ve convinced me! 2024 is the year I learn dressmaking ❤

[@noodlefeather]

same here!!

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

​@@noodlefeatherwelcome aboard😅😅😅

[@EileenMeehan-q4g]

I’ve think I’ve seen every one of these garments made. As a 60 year sewist may I share some thoughts? 1) matching fabric to design(pattern) is tough and one of the things I spend the most time on,type of fabric, stretch, weight, practical for purpose, affordability. Knits are fabulous but if you want to increase skills you have to work on stable fabrics. 2)Prewashing fabric is essential, it’s a good step for just getting started on a project when energy might be low. Then press the fabric before cutting. 3)make friends with patterns, especially the markings. People who make them have a particular skill, lean on them. 4) Press, press,press. Never cross a seam with a new seam without pressing. Thank you for all the moments spent over your sewing machine. P.s. buy a serger

[@Alephzayin]

I'm so glad I jumped into creating clothes AFTER I'd seen a LOT of Costube / sewing stuff. I learned that the minute a fabric walks through my door, it goes down to the laundry room and does not join my stash until AFTER it is clean. If I can't wash it, I'm not going to wear it. (The ONLY exception to this rule is a gorgeous wool I picked up to make my dream coat, which I am OK sending to a dry cleaner.) It might hang out in the laundry pile for a week or so, but everything in my stash I can grab at a moment's notice!

[@cheryllwaldrop9732]

Is there a good cheat sheet for choosing the right fabric for different types of garments? If you thrift fabric, how can you tell what you've got?

[@GINGER70HINTZ]

Is my first video of her that I watched, so I thought all of these 86 garments has been constructed with a serger machine 😮. Agreed with press and press and of course washing and iron before the cut of the fabric. I will subscribe.

[@PrairieDawnC]

​@cheryllwaldrop9732 patterns come with fabric recommendations.

[@PrairieDawnC]

I'm short, but have wide shoulders and I'm busty. Can you recommend a book, page, or channel that will teach me how to alter patterns?

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

You are a girl after my heart. 15 years ago I lost my husband, my way of coping was to get in my car and go somewhere, walk around the shopping area, buy a little something on sale and bung it in the wardrobe. It grew!!! I have quite a roomy house and two empty wardrobes in unused bedrooms as well as my own. I got ill, now I have had to give up driving and I am going through my stash of hardly ever worn clothes. It is the greatest fun. I have always sewed so I can bring some garments up to date, alter, lengthen or shorten or send to a charity shop. I have a deadly sin no 8! Old age is quite nice if you can sew your way into being in the best dressed category. PS. I look years younger because my wardrobe is up to date and I am using up my treasured laces and trimmings gathered over the years.

[@olgahein4384]

To everyone who is afraid to start sewing: Don't be. Start simple, like a boxed tee for loungewear (or start with bags when you have no experience at all). Start with homewear and pyjamas. Just make sure you get fabric that you actuall want to wear - i personally have gotten rid of all my synthetic clothing since i started sewing, if i put so much work into it i want it to last and be a joy to wear. Don't opt for cheaper stuff if you don't really like it, there's nothing worse than having put hours into a garnment and then not wearing it cause it gives you rashes. And take your time, especially with your first pieces. Don't be discouraged by failure, they are an important part of improvement.

[@juliep1122]

Thank you! ❤

[@daxxydog5777]

Sometimes just practicing on junky things is the best lesson of all! As Yoda said, “Failure, the greatest teacher is.” You’ve come such a long way I two years, especially since you rarely use patterns and just wing it! I’ve been sewing for decades longer than you, and I still learn something from each video. Keep it up in 2024, Charlie!😮

[@louthelost]

tight red-pink pants my beloved! It's obviously completely your choice and if you're too uncomfortable in them to bother fixing them of course recycle them, but they look SO good and I love them so much and I was so impressed when you just made functional pants first go because pants are so hard and yours are so impressive!! So maybe you can try fixing the waist or doing a couple little upcycling/alteration things to them to make them more comfortable, because I'd love to see them again! Also definitely yes to lining the hood of the hoodie dress!

[@gracewaterfarm2023]

Ive been sewing off and on for close to 50 years (my mom started teaching me needlework when I was a preschooler). Three years ago I started going to a weekly sewing day at a friend's house, and it's been so great! I rarely get time to do any kind of sewing at home. Your videos are definitely inspiring me to do some more clothes sewing, but right now I'm in sewing for grandbabies mode, baby quilts, burp cloths, all the sweet soft flannel things

[@elise8758]

This channel has been such like, big sister vibes inspiration for me and I always get caught at the 'I don't want to do this/work with this expensive fabric/etc because what if I mess up' and the honesty that thats kinda just the way of it is refreshing. Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@JingleWho]

The blue velour dress I would alter, but I would also change the cuffs so that the stretch goes around the wrist, not up and down, so you can pull them up like you wanted to be able to do. 😊

[@jess032293]

I watch your videos for body doubling while I sew so that I have someone to talk and listen to. I definitely understand the needing to bounce ideas off of something even if it’s a camera lol and this past Halloween, my boyfriend needed a robe for his costume and couldn’t find one in his size and I MADE him one. I was so proud of the bell sleeves I put in it and I thank you for the confidence you gave me to do that🩵🥹

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

What a great look-back. I'm definitely diving more into garmet sewing in 2024, and your channel has, for sure, hyped me up and encouraged me to do so.

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

That patchwork dress makes you positively GLOW! Glad you're keeping it I love your latest dress and hope you'll do a video of a version of it. Very tempting to make one for myself once I get a clearer idea of how it's made. If you can bear it, line the hood but not if it'll kill your love of the garment. Same goes for all of the proposed modifications

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

This was a great video for someone who has not sewn very long. You have to always give yourself grace, and it is good to see that you do. Some of the fails were definitely fabric, so the fails should be divided into fail because the sewing was horrible (which you did not have any )and failed because a crappie fabric was used. Overall, I would agree with you that you are getting better in both selecting fabrics and sewing the garment. I've been sewing a long time and still have fails, just fewer of them. Keep sewing and, more importantly, enjoy the process 😊

[@asashygge]

I'd love to see a crazy quilt with scraps from all these clothes you've made as a "memory skirt" to honor them all and your fantastic progress over these 2 years! 😁 So love all your content and am always looking forward to the next video!

[@nannasallynelson3990]

Great video, interesting to revisit past projects and see what worked and what did not. RE: fixing mistakes. I have watched the Great British Sewing Bee, and one of the judges is a Saville Row tailor (ie formally trained professional) and he stated that the best tool a tailor could have was a seam ripper..... I think the most useful thing you could do is review fabrics - some just will not work no matter how cute - the way they are made dictates their use. For instance, blackout backed curtain fabric is too stiff to drape well on bodies. 4 way stretch fabric (is a bugger to sew) is designed for swimsuits and leotards - clings rather than drapes. etc. I really enjoy your videos and am always surprised you have been doing it such a short time and are so adventurous in design and challenges. I have been sewing 60 years and still suffer nerves over some things. And yes, I wear garments I have made, especially a pair of widelegged pants. I also knit and crochet tops. My wardrobe additions this year (bar underwear) are exclusively handmade or Thrifted. Very pleased with the results and get lots of compliments. Keep on Sewing on. Love from Oz. Sally

[@ilahjarvis]

I appreciate the recognition of how much trial and error is involved in learning how to sew and just find the designs that work for your body. I've been sewing my own clothes for decades, and it's tempting to just keep sewing the exact same clothes in familiar fabrics forever. Just cut them a little bigger in strategic areas if I gain weight.

[@Soulrrr]

I enjoy your sewing journey and have been learning to sew myself! Your speed of learning and improvement is a big inspiration ❤

[@elizabetht308]

i love the fact that you were homeschooled, it makes so much sense. (this is not an insult at all, i was also homeschooled and even used to have a little homeschool sewing class, i miss it so much!!)

[@Loxalair]

One thing I know you can do with things that don't fit is take out the side seams, and add more fabric in there, either matching or contrasting. So for some of your dresses that you like but don't quite fit, a strip of fabric under the arms would probably fix that. (You can also cut anywhere else on the garment and add fabric there, but the sides are usually the safest place to do so cause there's fewer weird curves)

[@maybee-not]

absolutely line the hood of the hoodie dress! it looks so fun and warm and I could see your disappointment in the video reveal for it... I think you'd be so much happier with it if the hood is more robust!

[@tcmarie]

I found your channel today and I don't know how you've never came across my feed before. BUT, I'm not subscribed and watching all your videos - newest to oldest. I'm hooked.

[@sarahhorstman8665]

For any sticky zippers you can try rubbing it with the graphite part of a pencil. I’ve had a lot of luck with this trick on backpack zippers and (where I learned this trick) the sticky joints of flutes and piccolos that cleaning doesn’t help with.

[@ivelissebouet9563]

Oh my!!! You forgot the give it away pile 😊 I love some of the pieces you told it wasn’t your style, like the pleated skirt 🥰 My daughter and I enjoy your videos and sense of humor. Impressive collection. Super encouraging. 🤩

[@tessapal]

I love the ruler microphone 😂 line the hood! Every time you wear it, you’ll be so glad you did. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year, and I’m so excited to see where you go from here 😊

[@daisyneuroth]

I’m a fairly new viewer so I’ve been watching your videos all out of order. It was fun to see where the pieces fell in your journey!

[@angelacallick3525]

The Fidget Factor is real! It's different for everyone, and can be very situational but yes, clothes you constantly have to fidget with have a lower comfort level, either physical, emotional or both

[@justpippyj]

I love this channel and I appreciate this channel! I need to JUSt Sew and realize sometimes it's perfect and sometimes it just doesn't work. I have to get over not trying to sew garments for fear of failure and wasted time. I love that you try and I am amazed at how successful ✨️ some of your pieces are. Keep posting. I love your attitude and I love the black 16 yard triple circle. GIRL..FIX THE ZIPPER AND FLOAT AROUND IN THAT MAGICAL THING!

[@bellabean8009]

You should absolutely make two follow up videos for this one. Follow up 1: mending/altering Everything you've got a problem with (including the ones you were iffy about, like the hood and taking in the shoulders). Follow up 2: making coordinating pieces for the pieces you love but have nothing to wear with. Would love to watch both of those videos

[@ArlenePMCM]

Love the slim red pants, cut the waist down by a couple of inches and add a yoga waistband! That black 7.5 lb ball gown is just beautiful. And so many great circle skirts. The black dress with square neckline - I'd alter the shoulders to fit. Love your channel 🙂

[@kimberlygarrett5385]

What a fascinating ride! I am getting excited to sew again. Thank you for taking the time and energy to show us all of these.

[@tagladyify]

You’ve made a lot of beautiful things. Congrats!🎉 I have been on a similar journey for a minute. Been sewing since the early 80s. Took a break for a number of years. Recently back first to vintage machines, then treadle, now hand sewing. Remaking a lot of things, also some home decor. Learned to crochet lace and knit in the last couple of years. Just adding to my skills and improving them. Thanks for sharing your journey. There are several of your creations inspiring me to make my own versions. ❤☺

[@tagladyify]

Just getting into embroidery. I dabbled in the past, did some smocking, but now getting ready to make myself a sampler of stitches and add embroidery to some of my pieces. Exciting!

[@meganboudreau6929]

You have drew me back to sewing for sure, I made a circle skirt the other day and now im working on a sundress in the split skirt style! :) you make it seem so human and attainable to be able to do these things!

[@MeganMauric-Tugan-rx1ji]

You are amazing❤. A child version of me someday wished to be you😂😅 still growing my role models skills set the bar so high. But still climbing. Thank you for joining my beautiful brokenness.

[@justpippyj]

I love whatever you call the gray hoodie dress thing that you are hosting in. I was surprised you said that you made it bc it has so many challenges. The bodice, the sleeves, the fit! Great job!❤

[@savannahstudley303]

Please please please make another hoodie dress & make it into a video! It’s absolutely gorgeous and as someone who lives in hoodies it’s a super exciting concept!!! love your videos, so easy to watch, entertaining & relatable!

[@chelseanebe4012]

Love the yellow/pink crop. Definitely need a pink skirt to go with it! The black ball gown is still the most epic and my fav.

[@marcialemaster8684]

So many of the dresses could be worn if you added bra strap holders, clips? I can’t remember what they are called but they are ribbon with a snap that you sew to the shoulder seam. Wrap it under your bra strap and snap in place. No slippage. You can pin to to figure out perfect placement and hand stitch in place.

[@CandiceLemonSharks]

This! I first found that feature on an off the rack dress from threadup, and it was absolutely life changing. My very favorite finish.

[@ClaudiaJasalavich]

I have these in some of my dresses and tops that have a wider neckline and they worl great. Also l, along with preventing bra straps from showing along the neckline , they also prevent the bra strap from falling out over the top ofcthe arm.

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

This! As soon as I saw that dress with blue stripes I thought that was the simplest solution to a too large neckline

[@mquentaro]

Yes to all the fixes. I've been having grand plans on sewing but alas, life & moving are getting in the way. On the other had, we have now a dedicated craft room. And a serger, and a treadle sewing machine, and more fabric than we really should have.... 2024, the year of getting shit done because otherwise the fabric stash will take over the house and eat us.

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

Omg Yes! Upgrade that hood on the blue hoodie dress! The second one hangs so nice! Also for some of the ones that are "this could be fixed but its fine as it is" you can always come back to way later down the line if those things start to bug you.

[@juliekustom4859]

Striped dress with black gore sides. Add a yoke to the neckline either white or black plus pockets. Love it!

[@Dukidaren]

You know, I didn't sew much yet, I think maybe 10 or less wearable products. I must admit that sewing something actually wearable is so awesome, so satysfying as you describe it. I had that one pair of self-made pyjamas pants which I wore to death and had to throw it away because of holes in places that definitely shouldn't have holes. And I must say, throwing away a piece of garment that had been used so much that it can no longer be weared is just as much satysfying as creating a new piece, because it means that it was used and loved and was an absolute success. Worht it!

[@mclements6313]

Interesting combination of garments! My thoughts: the very 1st circle wrap skirt… don’t bather adding the pockets if the fabric is already wearing and pilling. Spend your time on something more fun. The black bustier… def replace the zipper. It’s beautiful and well worth the time! I really enjoyed watching your journey🎉🎉🎉

[@meamela9820]

This was very encouraging to watch, seeing the ups and downs and getting inspired to sew more stuff next year when I haven't sewed as much as I wanted this year. Opinions on upcycling: do upcycle the blue dress with the bee on and put a lining in the hood on that close-to-last dress!

[@allie9855]

This was so fun to watch!! And has invigorated me for my own attempt to make a split side skirt! Also, yes I think line the hood. You'll enjoy it way more once it's done and won't think "I should probably do that" every time you look at the blue hoodie dress.

[@thalinororcbreaker2840]

The long gray hooded dress needs a lightsaber as an accessory. Also, line the hood on the blue dress. Everyone loves it.

[@danielletdg8423]

I think it's worth fixing the shoulder seam and lining the hood of the two items towards the end of the video. That said, I have had two piles for fixing or adjusting/altering my clothes. Here's to both us upcycling our clothes. ❤

[@vixxavixxa6080]

You're so talented and your videos are fun to watch. The long gowns are my favorites. Give that sweet puppy a hug for me!

[@georgiacorey954]

That grey hoody dress looks so comfy, & I love the way the hood comes together in the front. Next time I would recommend making it a bit longer, floor length, instead of ankle length.

[@beatrizmedina_mabe]

I'd fix the dark dress shoulder and line the hood. It's not that difficult and you will be a lot more happy. And put pockets in those shirts, of course. I'm crocheting a split side skirt inspired by you. It will have huge fabric pockes and will be adjustable.

[@Avotts]

I said it before, and now again, I love the white skirt with the different cp;pr medalions. It has a good shape for you and looks a little sophisticated. Wear it! pair it with any black top

[@kulettee]

I've also started sewing November of 2021. Initially just wanted to make clothes for my dog. Then decided that I wanted to make garments for myself with so many ideas. So far I've only made 1 sweater from an old blanket 😂. All I've been sewing are bags. Currently working on a sofa cover but I promised myself that I'm gonna make at least 5 garments this year.

[@das_moendchen3250]

Since I learned and teached myself to knit I never bought a knitted sweater or something like that again. Because I always think to myself "I could knit this myself and I would know where exactly the yarn comes from and who knitted it under what conditions" and it's not as if I knit a new sweater every week but I totally get the feeling of first going for the selfmade/handcrafted garments!

[@itcouldbeanyone]

Yes to line the hood, the process may be a challenge but the outcome will be worth it

[@kiryanna]

For the ones you're saying you could upcycle but you wear them as they are and it doesn't bother you that much, I'd say probably just leave them. The hoodie and the one with embroidered bees are the exceptions. Lining the hood sounds like it would make a huge difference, rather than just the small differences I imagine with the others you describe in that category. And the bees are just super cute. I love them enough that it feels like a shame to put it in the costume category and not really wear them much. I'd love to see you take that embroidery work and remake it into something you'll really enjoy wearing and showing off

[@leenanorms]

This was so cool to see your evolution!

[@CameliaCan]

I have dreamed about making my own wardrobe since I was a teen. I have adjusted clothing and made tracksuits for my son many years ago out of sweat shirts. But mostly handsewn because I don't get on with sewing machines. Lol. I love your channel and the swooshy skirts are so beautiful! That beautiful black ballgown is my fave. Have a fab 2024🎉

[@PhDchick]

I love watching you make things. I used to sew clothes for my kid. But for me, they never look good on me.

[@sheldonvoncherry89]

Have enjoyed your videos. Amazed how well your pattern drafting has turned out, especially if you only started sewing 2 years ago. Often I watch your videos and say I wish I had a pattern for what you just made! As far as your items I think you kept too much. Many of the items that you decided to keep and fix should be donated as they may fit perfectly on someone else. This will free you up to create a better version with all the knowledge you have gained on this journey.

[@naomimarker451]

You had a really great percentage of items you liked. Congrats!

[@zetaandrews2619]

The best and most honest thing is the mirror it does not lie, take note of the instant thought you get looking at yourself. Then your Husband.😱🤗

[@emilysmith2784]

For the blue striped dress at 13:35 you could add some of the blue fabric to the neckline to make it narrower.

[@ZeldaSews]

Two years! Wow. That is awesome!

[@showandtellmeg]

I totally agree about sewing clothes! I have been sewing and thrifting my entire wardrobe for about 10 years and its such a different feeling to other "arts" i make. I love to sew and knit clothing because I can get exactly what I want and I know its well made, but its also this huge boost to be wearing something you made when someone tells you how good it looks. 1000% recommend.

[@Amlett]

I've made several things that I don't really wear anymore or can't wear anymore either because I made them when I was 13 or they're super formal, but I recently made my first pair of actual pants and I've worn them so many times that I want to get into making more practical pieces! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

The skirt you aren't sure about with the yellow and grey diamonds would make a really nice bodice to a top/dress. The orange tiefront top would work if you have another top under it and used the orage top as a jacket rather than the top itself. Id wear the bee dress as is to the shops or somewhere. It's so cute and so fun. If you added a little bit of elastic to the shoulders or neck or a couple of the dresses it would help pull them up and hold the sleeves in place

[@ZeldaSews]

I just finished homeschooling my youngest son last year. 😅😅😅 The camera is my friend too. You made wonderful garments!

[@akhagee4707]

Charlie, I made a comment on the original blue hoodie dress video. You shoukd be able to line the good without removing it. As for the black dress, pop it inside out and sew a little seam that angles towards the shoulder like a dart, but is exactly the same angle towards the edge. So that the facing gets a seam too, but does not get biggger than the opening. Less work that way. One of the other "im not 100% on it, but Im putting it back in the closet dresses (light greenish) could easily be upcycled into just a skirt as well. And the things you dont wear much due to lack of things to go with can be taken with when you go to the store and just find fabric to coordinate and make the items to go with.

[@georgiacorey954]

I vote to line the blue dress hood with a scarf type of fabric. You probably can do it without taking off the blue hood.

[@theexcitedquestion]

You should do this same thing with the store bought clothes. Back in, upcycle, recycle/donate!

[@moniquelevesque8756]

Love the new hoodie dress I'm glad you made it off camera and had an ok time with it , and had fun too But... I think I need one of those for my closet , can you please consider making a second hoodie dress and take us along for the ride please preatty please!🥰

[@VelvetWench]

right around 22:30 you were talking about these tops you dont have anything to wear with because you ditched the pink pants. seems like a great opportunity to make pants that will go with all those tops

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

One thing i learned sewing for myself was that i have a small torso. Crop tops is a no no same for big waistbands. It seems you have also a small torso so if you would only make smaller waistbands it would look a bit better. Peplums are a good addition to tops. It is quit a journey to figure out what fits you and what you like.

[@wingzofice]

Add me to the list of people who started sewing because of watching your videos! Not nearly as prolific tho.. 😅 Oh, but I did find out about a local crafting reuse store from watching you as well! Going there is a great part of my week.

[@theresapowell4226]

What a fun adventure! I really enjoyed this video:) thanks for being so honest and transparent. You encourage me greatly!

[@melancholypolytheist4880]

Yes line the hood, it will be so much more satisfying to wear!

[@nautil_us]

About the dark purple dress: you don't need to upcycle it, it's perfectly fine the way it is, but im personally interested in seeing how altering shoulder seams works! So for video reasons itd be worth it!

[@ravensbow]

I absolutely love your channel. I stumbled across it a couple of months ago, and it has really inspired me to get back into my own sewing projects. My goal for 2024 is to sew at least 1 wearable item every month.

[@brendasnow8255]

I really, really like that gathered blue and white skirt on you.

[@gloriaash7511]

ADORE the most recent hoodie dress

[@rachelunderwood4868]

Last two garment: line the hood, and adjust the shoulders. And i have bought the same mccalls dress pattern now and also plan on having a m8llion versions of the same dress. With pocketses...

[@annieingram8323]

1. Love seeing this. So happy to see someone else just like winging it. You're 1000% more succesful at winging things than I am. I tried making myself 2 suits and its meh. Bug boobs and broad shoulders with suits is hard. 2. That blue and white dress with blue panel is super cute. If you have any of the blue panel fabric left you could totally do a 1 to 2 inch collar to fix the wide shoulders. If youre worried about the knit not being sturdy enough you can combine it with a bias cut interfacing of some kind. Id love to see it!

[@janeferguson4455]

Well, I sound like I am writing the grandma's hints for sewing and fabric... BUT... here we go.... when a zipper is hard to get up and down, rub soap along the teeth on both side... NOW ! the fact this is a black top... you will either need to find a black soap or take it to the cleaners before you run a light soap over the zipper and ask them if they will be able to get the light color off the fabric !

[@smontone]

I definitely have several dresses I want to make. Raising a toddler is a constant obstacle unfortunately. I’ve been sticking to small projects that I can batch, tea wallets and elastic pen holders that go around a journal. It gets my fingers on the fabric but I don’t have to try and remember where I left off.

[@FridayFrida]

I am lured, I’ve already started. I have a few tops down and I just made the most perfect fitting pants, out of sheets that can’t leave the house, but I have the pattern down. 👍😊🥰 I have to get that mccalls pattern!

[@veebeelights]

On the black dress: yeah fix the shoulders! I think it would be really interesting to see how you approach tailoring

[@aquasilver5524]

You are super inspiring! Love the last dress and hope for some sort of tutorial 😍

[@Sobiya.R]

Your last piece is fab!

[@julianachandler2975]

Impressive collection of hard work and creativity. The latest cozy dress looks super comfy. ❤

[@MiljaHahto]

If a skirt/dress lacks pockets, it really needs to be given pockets! But regarding what you'll were and what you'll not, is not up to us to decide - it's a very personal thing. Both of the critised split side skirts are totally fine, though! I'm glad you don't let others' opinions to discourage you from wearing them. Taking the shoulder seams of the black dress in sounds like worth the effort - it's not such a huge thing. The neckline of the previous dress is more of a hassle, so maybe just wear that - but you can always rethink that decision later. And you're indeed able to throw stuff into the recycle!

[@basicbaroque]

For the (black?) dress that needs fixed shoulder seams. I'd be lazy and either put it back in the closet, or add little ties on the back/shoulders that would prevent them from sliding.

[@YvetteHiggins-i8u]

The black and white stripe dress looks great on you. Put a black insert on the shoulder. You have to keep thatbone

[@BumblingBee-xm4dy]

26:32 make a petticoat to go underneath hemmed with ruffled lace that peaks out from beneath this skirt so it has an overall feel of a longer skirt lol

[@ninao8460]

I'm watching this while recreating your splitt side skirt, currently debating with myself between moving to the couch and just watch this, or pause and check your other vid to know how to continue...

[@elisabethprice4697]

I love the grey hoodie dress!

[@MoreStephanieHarford]

I feel like I literally found my twin! Haha the camera also makes me feel like I have a friend and I love talking hahaha. I also thrift most my fabrics and the way you complain about the certain type of bedsheets had me laughing haha I have the same complaints I feel so understood in this video 🤣 we must be friends 😂 I also make my own patterns or freehand my designs. Oddly I haven’t made a skirt just a ton of dresses but this made me wanna make skirts 😅

[@reneebonnell5010]

Your black gown is Epic! In couture it would be fastened with hooks & eyes or snaps. I hate zippers, too! Please keep the gown & fix the fastener type. 👏

[@Alephzayin]

Add a lining to the hoodie dress, but don't do it in velvet! Unless you like feeling like your hair is constantly being pulled.... take a scrap of the velvet and run it over your hair. On my hair it catches and pulls and would drive me batty in a minute! Might I suggest finding a fun and pretty lining material? Oooohhh... you know the 1930s slip dress that Closet Historian made last year? Out of the blue beetle fabric? I just saw on Mood that it's on clearance AND it would look GORGEOUS with your blue velvet. Also, the crushed velvet is giving me so many flashbacks to high school in the 90s and EVERYONE wearing crushed velvet to homecoming! Mine was forest green and I thought I was the most gorgeous creature on the planet. :D Also, I'm reminded of Frock Flicks' tagline - "Crushed velvet is not historically accurate." :D