Sew Little Time - True Bias Ogden Cami Sew Along & Tutorial - Vlog #30

[@carmelmccarthy4563]

Thanks so much for the clear and detailed description. As a beginner your tutorial makes tackling the cami far less daunting! 💚

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you so much Carmel, I'm so glad you found this useful and I hope you enjoy making your Ogden ☺️ xx

[@janfranklin2114]

What a brilliant trick to turn the straps!

[@sewlittletime]

It's great isn't it. I saw it on someone else's vlog earlier in the year although they made it look easier than I did!! I'll have to see if I can find it to make sure I'm doing it right lol xx

[@knittysixx5106]

Straw chopstick trick is brilliant

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you...it's great isn't it, turning straps will never be the same again lol 😀👍 xx

[@cindywinkler4172]

Wonderfully explained ❤Thanks loads

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, glad to hear it was helpful 😊 x

[@nnewsome338]

Thank you Karen, this has been great, very clear, step by step. Brilliant sew along! X

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, it's great that people are finding this tutorial so useful. I definitely need to do more tutorials in the future...maybe once the children return to school. Thank you for watching and commenting xx

[@nnewsome338]

@@sewlittletime Oh dear, I have just finished my 1st ogden....and it is so badly fitted 😭 Your instructions were perfect and I followed yours rather than the pattern, I know I would have no idea how to get the strap through without your video! I just wondered if you could give some advice on how I can fit it properly? I've done the toile in a scuba fabric...not the best I know as it calls for cotton but it's the only spare fabric had lying around. It's hasn't come out too bad actually just the fit on me is so bad. Firstly, I think the straps need to be a fair bit shorter for me. I could do that just by pulling them through a bit more and cutting excess off. It's a bit "gappy" at the back. Enough fabric sound my middle front, I like that bit! But the there doesn't seem to be enough fabric to go round over the boobs! I can see half my bra at each side! Does this mean k need to do just adjustment? This phrase scares me! If you could point me in the right footsteps, if be very much grateful! X

[@sewlittletime]

Hiya, oh no I'm so sorry the fit is poor. Yes scuba probably isn't the best fabric to toile with, but if you haven't got anything else....do you have an old bedsheet or thin curtain you could use to toile it? I would advise to test fit in a cotton first before going through the process of a full bust adjustment....I think the Ogden is made to fit a C cup bust!? If you're bigger than that I would probably advise the bust adjustment... I have a friend who did make the Ogden in a lightweight jersey fabric but she cut the bodices on the bias and apparently that worked out well and she's definitely full busted. Not sure what else to advise, other than to try again in a cotton first and then re-assess whether a bust adjustment is needed. Hope that helps a little? Xx

[@nnewsome338]

Thank you so much for your advice. I really appreciate it. Feel so deflated. I love sewing, I can do the basics but fitting is a minefield to me! I've just bought the stitch sisters bust adjustment class....hoping that helps too. I'm a 34GG!!!! So no wonder the Back is gapey and the front is too small! 🤦‍♀️ I just thought I'd go ahead with the scuba, it was a cheap remnant practice piece which I never used, I thought I could wear It in house if not right, but probably have to throw away now, not bothered though, just fed up with all the adjusting I'll have to do to get it to fit right. Will i have to do FBA to every project I do? I've got some.linen curtains I could use actually to do another toile after doing some adjustments to the pattern. Thank you so much again. X

[@sewlittletime]

Aww hopefully the stitch sisters tutorial will help you out. I've heard their classes are very good. As for making adjustments for other patterns, it's quite likely you'd have to do a full bust adjustment if the pattern is drafted for a particular cup size, however I know there are some patterns that provide different cup sizes. Yes try it out in the linen curtain, that fabric would work well for a toile. I hope you get to the bottom of it and successfully make the Ogden. Sorry I can't offer any specific advice as I'm not great with fitting myself either...I'm learning as I go along xx

[@genafuscaldo6689]

Love how you explain things ♡♡♡ I'm new to sewing !!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you ☺️ xx

[@donnabrown9979]

The BEST Tutorials I have seen. Will be following.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you very much 🤗 x

[@emilystoker3674]

Thank you! Made this last night with your help!

[@sewlittletime]

Aww that's brilliant, thanks so much for letting me know. I hope you enjoyed making it xx

[@zialaf]

Great job! It really helps.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, I'm glad it does ☺️ xx

[@carolfuller2941]

Thank you Karen for a really great tutorial, I’ve just ordered the pattern to make some PJ’s, bit late to the party I know 🙈 I’m a fairly new dressmaker……never too late to learn a new skill 😊

[@sewlittletime]

Thanks Carol, so glad this tutorial was useful for you. It's a lovely pattern, it'll definitely become a staple in your wardrobe I'm sure. I wear mine to bed with my Margot PJ bottoms all the time. Nope, never to late to learn 😃 xx

[@elizabethhill8781]

Loved this tutorial, please do more if you can find the time 👍🏼

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😀. So glad you enjoyed it. Yes I will for sure 😀👍 xx

[@carolehack226]

Super tutorial Karen, you are a natural teacher.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😀👍. That's love to hear.maybe because I've got children I have lots of patience lol. Hope to do more soon xx

[@nettymessam7613]

Thank you very much, it was perfect for me cause I’ve learned a lot I followed along very well, thank you again.

[@sewlittletime]

Oh that's brilliant, thank you so much for letting me know. I hope you enjoy wearing your Ogden x

[@rachael6283]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I am new to sewing and could not understand what the instructions wanted me to do with the straps. It makes perfect sense now so I will finally be able to make my own Ogden cami 😀

[@sewlittletime]

Aww you're welcome, so glad you have found it useful 😄. Hope you manage to make your Ogden without any problems xx

[@colettejones4690]

Thank you. So clear and easy to follow. Look forward to more tutorials!

[@sewlittletime]

Aww thank you very much, so glad you found it easy to follow 🥰👍 xx

[@sandiepandieuk5066]

Thank you Karen. Your tutorial is clear and easy to follow ⚘

[@sewlittletime]

Brilliant 😀👍, thank you!! Glad it's come across ok xx

[@janetwoodcock8663]

Thank you I found this very clear and helpful

[@sewlittletime]

You're welcome 😊...thanks so much for the feedback, I'm glad it helped xx

[@kateglazier3726]

This tutorial was good enough for me. I feel like I need to actually make one now. Thank you

[@sewlittletime]

AHH brilliant! Thank you, glad it's inspired you x

[@sew_what_knot]

Brilliant tutorial Karen, hope u do more, a blackwood cardi with the pockets would be a good one xx

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘. That's a great idea!! I'd like to make a navy version and haven't actually done one with pockets so this would give me the option to do that. So watch this space!! I'm going to Sew Brum next weekend so I'm looking to pick up some navy jersey 😀 xx

[@sew_what_knot]

@@sewlittletime fab I'll look forward to seeing it xx

[@jorjaprice2190]

Thank you Karen, I have seen this so many times and just have not gotten on the bandwagon. Your tutorial has inspired me to give it a go. You did a very good tutorial, thank you.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you very much 😁. I'm glad it's given you inspiration to give it a go. I've actually just bought some fabric to make another one!! Xx

[@sparkleinco2035]

so good. You mention seam allowance which is an important detail. I will sew one.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you ..Oh brilliant! I hope you enjoy sewing up your version. Yes it definitely makes a difference when doing the seam allowance xx

[@anniew4234]

Thank you so much for this detailed & clear tutorial. The straps were tying me in knots! Your viscose fabric is gorgeous

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you so much Annie 🥰. I'm so glad this tutorial has helped you. Those straps are a little fiddly aren't they! Enjoy your cami top xx

[@dennie74able]

Thank you for this brilliant tutorial 🙏🏼. Even though I sew a lot I am about to try this top as my debut dress making attempt and finally your video has clarified so much for me. I watched 3 other videos that confused more than helped but yours has given me to confidence to get started.

[@sewlittletime]

Hi, oh this is so lovely to hear that you found my tutorial clear. I'm so pleased you'll be able to follow along ok. I hope you enjoy sewing your cami up. It's a lovely pattern and I've made several of them now. Thank you for taking the time to comment xx

[@janinerosenke5463]

Lovely tutorial. Thank you.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 🥰 x

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

I like your fabric choices.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘

[@MyDaisy66]

Thank you so much for this. I tried to make this a while back and made a complete hash of the straps 😅. This is a great help, so I will follow your tutorial and try again. Thank you 🌺

[@sewlittletime]

Your welcome 😁, hope you find it useful. I hope to do more tutorials next year. Just a note about the understitching. I did find it easier to do before attaching the straps as per someone's comment on here, as I've recently made another Ogden. Thanks for watching and commenting xx

[@MyDaisy66]

Sew Little Time ahh lovely, thanks for that. Looking forward more tutorials too. You are very good and give all the details clearly without rushing. 🙂 Thank you.

[@sewlittletime]

@@MyDaisy66 thank you 😁, it makes it worthwhile doing them when I know people are benefiting from them 👍 xx

[@charlenejutras1595]

Great video! I have only made one so far, but I picked up up a couple of tips from your sewalong. Thank you for sharing.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘. Glad you found it useful. xx

[@julielambert6371]

Im so glad I found this video. It is awesome! your so wonderful explaining and showing everything! ill now be a faithful follower!! thanks!!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you so much 😄😘...so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for subscribing xx

[@valclements7092]

Great tutorial Karen, I thought it was fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing. Val 🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you!! 😀😘. Glad you liked it. It gives me confidence to do more in the future xx

[@susankidd9963]

Really enjoyed the tutorial love the cami job well done.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you...I just need a navy blackwood now to go with it 😄👍 x

[@valeriecutler3671]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it xx

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Thank you that was very helpful 😊

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, so glad you found it helpful. Comments like this inspire me to make more tutorials 😊💖 xx

[@nixy772003]

Thank you so much for a really great tutorial... xx It really helped me! I think the fabric plays a huge part in what size you need. I made a size 10 in cotton poplin and it was a bit tight over my bust area, so made a 12 in viscose and it's HUGE, I mean really massive!!!! Doh!

[@sewlittletime]

Hi Sarah, aww thank you, you're more than welcome, I'm glad this tutorial is useful for people as I'm certainly no expert lol, but yes I agree the fabric certainly makes a difference. I tend to just stick to rayon, cotton poplin or a viscose that isn't too lightweight for the Ogden now and I've had more successful ones. Thank you so much for watching and commenting xx

[@kimberlygray227]

Gorgeous fabric!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘

[@andreanneabel3464]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘

[@lynneprentice4278]

Thank you Karen for a really comprehensive tutorial ❤️

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘. Your welcome, I'm glad the feedback has been good as it's always a bit worrying when doing these xx

[@carlalucas7229]

Enjoyed your tutorial, I look forward to watching more!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘

[@lynnread4898]

Great tutorial, easy to follow, thank you 😊

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, oh good 😀, that's great to hear. Thank you for watching xx

[@southerncrossstitches]

Thanks Karen for making this tutorial. I did learn a for new things. I’m thinking I’d probably need to add an couple of inches to length too. As I’m 5ft 4 but have short legs and long torso 😬 Thanks again I enjoy watch you videos 💖🧵💖🇦🇺

[@sewlittletime]

Hi, thanks so much, that's lovely to hear 😀. I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial and round it useful. I have to lengthen most tops even if the pattern is drafted for 5ft 6" woman! I think my torso must be fairly long too. Thank you for watching and commenting xx

[@maureencullen1008]

Thank you so much for that.Ive always wondered which way they did the straps.

[@sewlittletime]

Ahh your welcome 😁👍. Glad you found it useful! Xx

[@loribarnes5678]

This was a good tutorial, you had the content spot on!! Thank you for posting!

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you, that's great to hear 😄👍 xx

[@CurrentlyAmber]

These are so cute! Really love that yellow one that you made! I will have to try this project out!💛

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you! They are a good staple to have in your wardrobe 😀. Yes the yellow one I like more than I thought I would. Thank you for watching xx

[@nanastevens4094]

Nice tutorial. One idea though, wouldn't it be easier to under stitch the facings when you have first attached them and before the rest of construction?

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you. Ooh I hadn't thought of that, that's definitely worth a go next time. Would probably make it easier wouldn't it. Thank you 😄👍 xx

[@Missymate]

Great tutorial thanks 🤩.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😀 and you're welcome xx

[@Bonbon53539]

Good tutorial, thank you

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you 😘. Your welcome 😁 xx

[@deborahabayomi6863]

Hi, thanks for the great tutorial If I want the length to be below the knee (like a dress), do I just lengthen it or is there anything else I need to do? TIA

[@sewlittletime]

You’re welcome, hope it was helpful. I would say you should be able to just lengthen it as it has an a-line shape so should skim over the hips. Alternatively you could cut the top at at the waist and add a gathered skirt on to it, just by cutting two wide rectangles, sewing together and then gathering onto the waist of the top xx

[@annpybus3583]

Another great tutorial.Thank you.How is the hip injury now? Hope it is improving and is less painful.

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. Thanks for asking, it's been much better recently, so much so that I went for my first run on Tuesday evening. I just did a 40 min run and took it steady. It did niggle a little bit as there was a hill involved (always will be where I live) but overall it went well and it felt good to be back out there. I'm going for some physio shortly too as I think I just need a good check over. So hopefully all will be back to normal soon xx

[@hjkennaugh]

I enjoyed your tutorial thank you and may give it a go though I might add some bust darts. I am not too far from you in Derby.

[@sewlittletime]

Hi Hazel, thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps you for when you see yours. Ahh no, not far away at all 😄 xx

[@amandathiele84]

I am about to sew-a-long the Ogden Cami in cotton law and I am thrilled to have found this tutorial and thank you so for putting it together. Do you think cotton lawn is a light enough fabric to get the proper drape? I am larger in the bust than my waist and I'm worried it will seem boxy.

[@sewlittletime]

Hiya, oh that's great you'll be able to find my tutorial useful 😃. I have made a few in cotton lawn and I have to say it's my favourite fabric for it. It'll be drapier than normal polycotton but viscose would be more so and have more of a fluid movement, but is obviously a little more difficult to work with. I think you should be fine with the cotton lawn but it depends on how much drape you actually want. Hope that helps somewhat xx

[@vickident5762]

Wanted to make this so many times , usually when I have a piece of fabric left over from another sew! Although, can I ask? Why didn't you sew all strap ends at the same time while sewing the facing on? To avoid the fiddle afterwards? Is that so you can check the length of the strap before finishing?

[@sewlittletime]

Hiya, do you know what, I have no idea...I literally was just following the instructions that true bias provide. Next time I make it, I'll have to do that as I'm sure like you say it would be less fiddly! Thank you for watching and commenting 😄 xx

[@vickident5762]

@@sewlittletime Your welcome. Well done for reading and following the directions! I rarely do. haha xx

[@dollydaydream5839]

Would it be easy to make a dress from this pattern..I am a beginner and quite fancy lengthening it to a dress

[@sewlittletime]

Hi, yes I think it would be a pretty straight forward hack if you just continue the lines of the side seams down to the length you'd like the dress to come to. I'm pretty sure others have done this. You could always synch it in with a belt if you felt it was too loose. Hope that helps xx

[@sewingconfidential]

Thank you

[@sewlittletime]

You're welcome 😄....hope it was helpful xx

[@Shortshot-o6q]

Hi maam what kind of fabric did you use?

[@sewlittletime]

Hi, it was a viscose x

[@kimmaddocks5842]

Hi Karen, thought I'd watch your tutorial as I have my pattern pieces cut out all ready to sew up so wanted some tips lol. This a fantastic and make it look so easy lol, can I ask what size fusible interfacing tape did you use??? Didn't realise it comes in different widths lol. Xx

[@sewlittletime]

Hi Kim, thank you, glad you're finding the tutorial useful 😄. The fusible interfacing tape I used was 12mm. I bought mine from Guthrie and Ghani, but you can get it from most haberdashery shops, or even Amazon. Hope you have fun sewing your cami xx

[@kimmaddocks5842]

@@sewlittletime can't wait to get started now lol. Off to order some of the interfacing as it looks so easy to use. Have now subscribed to your page and looking forward to going through your videos. Thank you xx

[@sewlittletime]

Thank you Kim, I hope you enjoy my other videos, I really appreciate you subscribing to my channel. That fusible interfacing tape is brilliant! Enjoy xx

[@ruthirwin8222]

Would it be possible to have straps a little wider ..i have fairly substantial bra straps id like covered ..thanks

[@sewlittletime]

Hi, yes it is possible...if you check out Karina's vlog from lifting pins and needles, she shows you how to do it 😄. Here is the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amqVh3ydn9ubiqs

[@ruthirwin8222]

@@sewlittletime super thank you so much

[@deborahabayomi6863]

How I wish they have it in pdf format, am in Australia and the zipping cost is more than the cost price ☹️

[@sewlittletime]

Hiya, you can get it in PDF format. Here's a link for you to use... Xx thefoldline.com/product/ogden-cami/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhfipBhCqARIsAH9msbkAn0x3ZNcK7P_rdWHDwJp-zvyNlsVcmfsE0sFy3GR7qHyssMtsE84aAun0EALw_wcB

[@deborahabayomi6863]

Thankd you so much. I just bought it @@sewlittletime