Sewing COMFY Tummy support pockets. Ravinia Skirt (Love Notions).

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Ravinia Skirt (Love Notions) comes in sizes XS-5X and is $5 only Friday 15th of July 2022. Affiliate link: www.lovenotions.com/product/ravinia-maxi-skirt-pdf-pattern-with-pockets?affiliates=366 Use my code 10needles45for an extra 10% off even on top of sale prices!

[@barbarawarner4645]

I especially appreciate your creative hacks.

[@paulinewhite1896]

So ideal ,will make you slimmer ,so cute on you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Brilliant idea Thank You. More fabric magic 🙌🏻❤️💚💜💙

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@sandy.is.sewing]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing the extended pocket and how to spare the fashion fabric.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No worries. I love sharing all the tricks to save fabric :)

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Super duper. I think this might be nice with a power mesh too. I do like the pocket going all the way across. Seems much more practical. Thank you!

[@mayravelez517]

LOL, I stop the video, went directly to the link in the description an got my pattern. Now I can see the video!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Ha ha that’s funny! Enjoy your skirt.

[@ivybader8558]

Great idea for the pockets.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve enjoyed them :)

[@zainylainy1]

You should wear maxis all the time, it’s phenomenal on you!!!! I jumped on and got it at 5$. Thanks for letting us know. Your skirts are beautiful.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would if it weren’t so hot here 🥵. There’s a small window of nice weather where I can cope with having fabric on my leg.

[@samv7487]

Fantastic Karina, going to try this out. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’ll love it. So comfy.

[@janmiller1850]

You're such an original thinker ... and so generous with your ideas. Thanks, Karina. 💚💚💚

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No worries, I love doing this and ideas I’ve loved in the past from other patterns stick with me.

[@maryhull531]

This skirt looks sensational on you .

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jeanbourque6486]

Great demo and instructions. I just purchased the Duet pants (also Love Notions) because it had this option, so it is wonderful to see how it is actually done. Both Ravina skirts, look so professional. I had been binding from front to back; the exact opposite way, you mentioned. I will try the back to front binding, on the Duet pockets.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The concept of the pant is the same but the sewing is a little different with the duets because it’s a woven. You can see how those are done on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5-xoqxmiLqqjLs

[@sandraroybal8162]

Great idea!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@eliseville]

Karina, from one guilty swooner over rayon spandex to another! FINALLY, they are making lyocell/Tencel spandex that feels even more wonderful and has even better magical drape, yet will not progressively shrink. *But most importantly, it is so very much safer for the environment and only costs a bit more when I've bought it deeply discounted at Joann's (also online) in both patterns and solids. Etsy sellers also have it available and I'm sure higher end fabric stores must also have it. I love your pocket plan, and will use it on my next lyocell spandex skirt! Thanks.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t have access to that type of fabric. I haven’t found my rayon knit to shrink progressively at all. Actually it shrinks much less than rayon woven fabrics.

[@eliseville]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Keep your eye out for them. They're really quite nice, and can be even a bit silkier & drapier than the standard rayons and breath far better too! The reason they're moving more to lyocell rayon (spandex and wovens), and especially the eco-branded Tencel lyocell, is that standard rayon production is extremely toxic in our biosphere, but the lyocell extrusion process recycles and doesn't need to release even the much less toxic chemicals of their modified production. ( I just did a project on the production differences for my fashion certificate program at my local Junior College in California.) Ask your fabric suppliers if they can carry some of this wonderful fabric! It takes some of the joy out of sewing when I understand that my favorite fabric is so ecologically destructive. BTW, I just ordered the Ravinia skirt pattern through you. Thanks for your inspiring tutorials! I think I might try a compression knit panel, but redesigned, to go all the way around for my oversized gut, and with more fiddling so the lovely gathered pockets' backings will still be attractive. Though, as I think about it, I might have to somehow free it from the side seams for the skirt to maintain its free flow? Maybe I'll just do a single connected full front panel of rayon, standard pocket backings, and then a full circumference compression panel, all together in the waistband? That won't be too bulky, will it? I have both lyocell and regular rayon spandex, but your stripe-play was so fun, I'll probably do my regular rayon stripe, first, but in the shorter, jazzier version!

[@sbrickett]

That pocket extension is genius! It made a beautiful skirt.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@quiltygal6981]

Looks great Karina. Another pattern I need to get out and make up 😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

😄. It’s a nice one.

[@EasyToSew]

Fantastic tutorial👍 Thank you so much

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@cathytarapacz]

Wow I love it

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Very nice job. 🧵

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks 👍

[@dianekelsey8910]

Great modification to the pattern. I’ve now purchased the pattern to make a maxi skirt

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@jojobtrcook1808]

I agree with you, the one piece pockets are quite nice! I will make this just as you did!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Ah you’ll feel it’s SO NICE 😄

[@nanastevens4094]

Great idea, will definitely use this modification. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It feels so nice 👍🏼. You’ll like it.

[@helenhart4778]

love the way you put on binding, love the skirt and really love the stripes

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tammymasson2343]

You always do such lovely and precise sewing! Always super clear instructions and explanations too! It's like you think of all the questions we might have! The way you used other fabrics inside your skirt to conserve some fabric and use up others is truly creative, clever and inspirational! 💜 I just bought the pattern, yay!!! I'm excited to try it!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If no one can see it, why not :) Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@dianeb7341]

Such a good idea, Karina. Thank you for sharing the technique.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@StitchedUp]

This is a great idea Karina xxxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much! Sooo comfy :)

[@marneyb2256]

Thank you! My new golf skirt is there with larger pockets. I think I will sew down the middle or even out to the side so the balls don't meet in the middle. Convenient but not a good look ! I would not have bought this pattern without this video .And just checked . I bought it last time you featured it so have to get to it !

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s great that these styles can be adapted for what we need :)

[@susieparker8380]

Love your skirt! Thanks for the pocket extension tip..as always very useful info!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@alexandrawellington8028]

I am skirt girl for sure, just through on and be comfortable. Thank you for the hack, it makes for a better fit when wearing xxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It feels so nice and it’s a bonus :)

[@rhondabrooks441]

I love what you did with the pockets! I just got the pattern, now to search my fabric stash.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Oh how exciting!

[@texasproud8822]

Love the short skirt.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

Thank you for this tutorial! I have been wanting to do that with my pockets!I bought the pattern with your link.

[@karenmcneil7546]

The length really suits you 🙂

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks. I always prefer shorter styles.

[@bridgetrsews]

Thank you for this tutorial, you have convinced me to buy the pattern, Karen R

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope you enjoy your sewing time :)

[@maryp7175]

Nice Job. The skirt looks great on you. I will have to use this idea of the tummy panel on my other patterns. Thanks.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s totally applicable to others :)

[@mmw55122]

Fabulous idea!! Saved for the next time I sew something similarly. I am just bummed that I missed the Friday pattern discount!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m frequently bringing patterns to the channel that are on sale :) You might want to turn on notifications 😉

[@jojobtrcook1808]

I LOVE your striped navy maxi skirt!! You look so good in it! I’m going to have to make one myself. Now, to find some fabric ...

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I love stripes for things like this :)

[@carolg.6838]

And how you changed the direction of the stripes and matched the chevrons. I haven't sewn garments in ages. I'd like to try a midi or maxi of this pattern. Thanks for the information.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@gloriawalker3226]

Just purchased the pattern to try out your pocket hack! Thanks for sharing!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’ll enjoy how it feels on.

[@christineennis4766]

Could you use rayon woven for skirt with knit waist band and pocket area? Thank you as alway you think out side of the box and explain very clearly.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The waist has quite a lot of negative ease. Even on the part where it will attach to the waistband, so a woven will not work with this pattern. As a rule of thumb: if there is negative ease in a knit pattern, it won’t work with a woven.

[@libbybennett3067]

Love that idea. I have just brought this pattern

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Exciting! I hope you have fun with it.

[@texasproud8822]

Great pocket hack. I just ordered thru your link.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much and enjoy :)

[@kellykranz7652]

Your skirt is so cute! I 💘 it.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Escape10mom]

This is one pattern I don't have. I'm not sure I would use it. Yes, I too like the way to modified the pockets!! Beautiful as always ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know I’ll wear the short one the most. This was fun :)

[@Escape10mom]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I'm thinking about it. Those pockets!!!

[@Escape10mom]

ok, I'm going to get it!!!!

[@janets2979]

janet s hello can you help me please how do you know how much ease you need when making your own patterns im just learning to make a pattern but dont know what ease to allow love the way you work everything out to make a nice gaarment

[@cigdemunal520]

Bigger and united pocket, might be useful almost like a slip, as an extra layer, therefore the skirt will not be see through in front of a light source. What do you think ?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would not make them bigger than they are. If the fabric is see through you’d need a layer in the back too.

[@dianeanthony9300]

This video was amazing. Thank you so much!! I have a couple of questions for you, though. did you cut the elastic in the waist shorter than the waistband? If so, how much? How do you stitch the elastic into the top of the waistband?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The elastic is about 3” smaller than my waist measurement and it’s sewn on the top seam of the waistband with a small zig zag stitch. You can see how to do that in my other video of the Ravinia skirt I have on the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJbChZ2sqLminK8

[@keriturner6135]

Thought with Knits we are to only cut on Grain line?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Depends. If the stretch is the same horizontally and vertically, I’d be happy to cut the other way around too. You do have to keep the grain though. There’s no actual “grain” but you get it.

[@karenstrand6259]

Love the idea of a little tummy support! I used your link to purchase the pattern and have some ITY in my stash that I think will be cute. Can you tell me what width of elastic you used in the waistband? Thank you again for another inspiring video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I used 3/8” elastic :) Thank you so much 😊

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@gloriawalker3226]

Can this be done on woven fabrics as well?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

This pattern can’t be made with woven fabric but you can replicate the concept on anything.

[@gloriawalker3226]

Oh good! I was hoping that this modified "comfy tummy support pockets" can be done with a woven fabric. I understand the pattern you demonstrated is designed for knits. I'm making Simplicity 8641 "jumper" or overall dress using your comfy tummy tip!. I'll will tag (IG)you when I'm done.

[@kathiefish6577]

Would this work with trousers?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Depends on the curve of the front crotch shape. Sometimes the pocket can’t extend the whole front, unless it does and there is a zipper in the middle. I’ve made two pants that were drafted to take the curve of the front into account.