sewing my 2024 halloween costume!

[@fromcarlyb]

HEY FRIENDS!!! it's been a second! How are all of your projects going? Let me know! SENDING LOTS OF LOVE! I'M SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH YOU

[@charlihasler]

I just finished making the Ansel Camera Bag, incorporating your quilting and mismatched fabric ideas and I LOVE IT!!! It’s the best thing I have ever made ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissaseeley4794]

I'm currently working on my 'forever' shirt, but it is nearly finished. Am trying two new to me things---using material that is a navy blue sheet, and, because I don't have a serger yet, most, if not all, the seams are frenched seamed. It's been challenging, but oh so much fun.

[@Oraklet001]

As someone who has a signature haircut which makes them look like several famous cartoon character, ie. Edna Mode, Velma, Haku from Spirited Away, and unfortunately Lord Farquad, I've officially been inspired to make some casual versions of their famous fits. I'm not gonna beat the allegations of looking like them, so I might aswell lean into it!

[@fromcarlyb]

That's AMAZING!!!! hahaha you may as well! your costumes will have that extra oomph!!

[@wlammy4ever]

Lord Farquad slays in a velvet tunic, Im sure you can as well!!!

[@eblake3617]

Are you Anna Wintour?

[@mistygreenrose9230]

im loving the 'toile time' intro hahaha i think you captured the cartoon gravity defying clothes well with the pants!! they're so cute and i love them!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahaha i had to! oh thanks so much!!! (i tried) haha

[@Cheeseb0ng]

Your channel brings me joy

[@fromcarlyb]

[@conchesodan]

As artist. I see many cosplayers, designers and sewist trying to fix and make our extravaganzas. We think of how it looks, you guys think of how it's made. I find that SO COOL!

[@fromcarlyb]

SO COOL!

[@FunFanRandomerz]

The shirt you're wearing at tbe beginning of the video is insane 🤩🤩🤩

[@fromcarlyb]

It's the Juno dress by Spaghetti Western! Such a cool pattern.

[@aliekavdzee6200]

Hi! Great video, I really liked your final results :) I've made some T-shirts too, and I like maths so I often calculate how long my collar needs to be exactly :). First, I measure the circumference of the neckline of the shirt (with seam allowance, so where your final collar sits). Then, I divide my measured circumference by 2*pi (or 6.28) to get the radius of the neckline circle. Thirdly, I decide how wide I want my collar to be. I often choose 1.5 cm. I substract this number from my radius to get a new, smaller radius. Lastly, I calculate the small radius times 2*pi and I get the length of the collar! So for example, I measure my neckline to be 50 cm. Then I divide 50 by 2*pi, which gives me 8.0 cm. I want a collar of 1.5 cm, so 8.0 - 1.5 = 6.5. Then 6.5 * 2 * pi = 41 cm Now your neckline is probably not an exact circle... So I often add 1/2 cm for ease. But overall, this method gives me perfect, flat collars. :D

[@fromcarlyb]

THIS!!! I'm screenshotting this & I'll try it for next time!! Thank you so much!!!

[@derynporter5287]

If you want to use a straight stitch on stretch fabric, use Maraflex thread in your needle and bobbin. A twin needle will create a double line of stitches on the top and a zigzag line of stitches underneath and so you can use ordinary thread. It’s great for hems and necklines. You can usually get away with using a straight stitch and an ordinary thread on stretch woven fabrics because they don’t stretch too far.

[@fromcarlyb]

Oh great tips!!! thank you so much!!!!

[@paigegleason2051]

Found your videos about a month ago and you're super inspiring me to jump right into learning how to sew! I love your positivity and bubbly personality, every time I watch one of your videos I just wish we could be friends :') But the instigator of this comment- IS THAT AN ENGAGEMENT RING I SEE??? Congratulations!! :D

[@fromcarlyb]

aw yayyyyy!!!! sewing is the best!!! aw!!!! and YEAHHHHH haha so exciting!!! It happened half way through filming the video lol - Thank you

[@kristofkramar-hendrickson9474]

omg im constantly watching you do more work for urself than u need 🥲. quick tip for keeping a wide heavy cuff up. stitch in the ditch along ur side seams for no more than an inch and for extra support do an invisible stitch again no more than an inch at the center front and centre back of each pant leg! that way it also just looks like its magically floating there. its niiiiice lil edit here: in this case because of the way u top stitched ur seams there isnt really a "ditch" to sew into. so sewing along one of ur stitching lines would also do the trick 👍 omg other edit: i made this comment before u decided to change ur mind lol but its still useful info for the future!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahahha that's me!!!! what can you do... lol ... this tip is AWESOME THOUGH!!! i'm gonna do it next time for sure! thank you!!

[@ittybittylidicommittee]

I think I may purchase the Helene jeans pattern after seeing you make it a couple times. Watching the fly go together makes me way more confident that I could actually do it, despite previously being intimidated. Anyways, super cute!

[@fromcarlyb]

I don't think you'll regret it! The instructions are very clear & easy to follow. I think if you've never made jeans before you can still succeed with that pattern! :D

[@ittybittylidicommittee]

I’m sold! I’ve made pants a billion times but never jeans, so I think it’s time!

[@fromcarlyb]

@@ittybittylidicommittee YAY!!! GOOD LUCK!

[@Ellzy1]

If you ever wanted to create a “puffier” hem, you could always try using some polyester batting for volume. You might even be happy using horsehair braid for a lighter finish. ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

oh love these suggestions!! thank you so much!!!

[@mglouise97]

This is the first video that you've posted since I've been a subscriber! I have binged all your old ones so I'm excited to be here in real time!

[@fromcarlyb]

oH YAY!!!!!! heyyyyy!!!!!! thanks for being here!!

[@chokaylatte]

i had the same thing happen with the neckline of a tshirt, i think the general rule of thumb is to cut between 90% and 75% of the circumference of the neckline, 75% being with a very stretchy fabric and 90% being not super stretchy!

[@fromcarlyb]

oh that's so good!! thank you!!

[@thetheatricallinguist]

Button 6 was my favourite!

[@emilym8308]

omg that lil toile time transition was so good. nice touch also love the lil quiet moments in this video where you are just sewing and working away and finally, i made the quilted tote by softly studio that you recommended!!!! it was so fun, im obsessed with quilting now. my next sewing project is a boatneck button down top by Sewing with Jenn! i'm using vintage Swiss 100% cotton for it :) also making a knitted Tuesday Top on the side. so many projects!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahah thank you!!! oh yay - i'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern! It's quite lovely hey! OH WOW I just looked at that pattern & it's BEAUTIFUL. I'm gonna add it to my list now! I hope it goes well

[@martinaodell2866]

Luca is my favorite!!!! ❤❤❤

[@fromcarlyb]

such a sweet comfort movie!!!!

[@hadlifeadventures]

Button six is my fav

[@fromcarlyb]

APPRECIATE IT!!!!

[@foxley29166]

this radiates joy :,) love love loved it

[@mamavibetribe8878]

Depending on the level of stretch in the denim and the stress on the seams, you can treat it like woven. These are a looser fit, so stretching in slightly as you pull it through and doing a flat fell seam will give it the strength and pliability you need. Pants are so good when you draft your own - do it!

[@mannliie]

this is another level of cool!!!

[@allisonaletha]

Oh my goodness, AMAZING!!! Literally Giulia come to life! I love the patchwork on the pants 💛

[@MaryGail250]

Great video!! You have such a cute personality and I absolutely love everything you sew❤

[@fromcarlyb]

heheh thank you so much!!!

[@sarah.sparkles]

Cutest outfit!!!

[@marialouise3450]

ooooh that three flower button looks a lot like the swedish maj blomma!

[@fromcarlyb]

ok yayyyyy!!!

[@somdrum]

Your finishes are always so crisp and beautifully thought-out. It's inspiring! I'm a much more amateur sewist, but I finally finished a dress project I'd been dragging out for ages a couple weeks ago, (like you, because I have another project that I want to do more. HA!). I even tried my hand at making a KZbin video for it. A humbling reminder that you have to be bad at something before you are good at it, whether it's sewing or video-making!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you!!! haha i'm trying!! getting that neat finish is pretty exciting I must admit! OOOH congratulations! That's awesome! Keep going with both the sewing & video making - it's awesome to see other people working on their projects

[@olechkaagapova]

23:20 i love the collar standing tall! it's kinda giving the original Guilia turtleneck vibes without being as annoying as the actual turtleneck lol

[@fromcarlyb]

YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!

[@olechkaagapova]

@@fromcarlyb omg you answering me made my day (ok more like my night) ILY AND YOUR PROJECTS !! (also i watch your vids from russia which sounds crazy since it's on the other side of the planet?? you're my favorite yt sewist and i got back into sewing thanks to you)

[@kimmiller7635]

You could try a stretch thread when sewing stretch fabric. I use Gutermann Maraflex. I think Mettler make one too. Honestly a game changer. There are a few vids on YT with tips and tricks with this thread x

[@zoeharley3877]

Carlyyyyyy !! Your videos are the best of what you can find on youtube ! You have become my new favorite channel, I've never even sewn in my life but you're inspiring me to start ! As soon as I move in my own flat I'm buying a machine and starting to make stuff. You're so entertaining and passionate about what you do, it's really motivating ! Your personality is so cool and refreshing. I've watched all your videos and since you started posting you have already improved soooo much ! Keep it up !!

[@fromcarlyb]

!!!!!! Zoe!!!!! This is wayyyy nice. Aw thank you for watching!!! Omigosh I'm so excited for you. Sewing is a treasure trove with so many new and exciting adventures to explore haha!! THANKS FOR WATCHING ALONG it means the world

[@coilbliss]

You have such a talent. I love the finished outfit!

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so muchhhh!!!

[@carriewilliams3013]

Ahh thanks so much for answering my question about thrifting fabrics!! I'm going thrifting tomorrow so wish me luck finding some good things!

[@fishstixx9737]

I LOVE GIULA🍝♥️

[@wolfgangshuman]

awesome!

[@quack-qy5bm]

I'M HERE EARLY!!!! also hi Carly always a treat when you post a new video

[@fromcarlyb]

AWW HEYYYYY thank you for watchingggggg

[@littleaudity]

such a cute outfit! fits you so well (the outfit and the character) and i love the bravery of doing yhings that scare you. you are braver than i for taking on stretch fabric 😂

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!!!

[@brigittastone-johnson7683]

Fabulous what happiness, most domestic machines have a stretch stitch option, which helps a lot with seams holding over time, or use an over locker,

[@amandalandaverde2622]

so cute!!! you've inspired me to try duping my fav uniqlo t-shirt because it doesn't come in many fun colors. also, one great jeans making tip I used recently is to sew the interior of the waistband to the jeans first (as opposed to sewing the exterior of the waistband to the jeans), and then topstitch as usual! I hope that makes sense but basically it makes it so much easier to topstitch because you don't have to worry as much about catching the interior of the waistband perfectly as you sew

[@fromcarlyb]

YES THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!! It was surprisingly easy... I fear I may never buy a t shirt ever again!! (unless it's super cool) And great idea about the waistband... I'll have to try that next time

[@RobinWeste]

If they don’t cast you as Gulia in the live action remake I’ll throw hands. This is SO cute.

[@fromcarlyb]

bahahaha thank you!!!

[@heathermade7294]

such a great outfit! I'm trying to teach myself how to do needle turn applique this week o.o

[@fromcarlyb]

OOOH good luck!!!

[@lucyalbers7]

You are such a joy to watch! You inspire me to keep working on my sewing and remind me to just enjoy the process and learning ❤️🙏

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for watching!! The process & learning can be challenging but mainly it's so rewarding & fun!!!

[@perplexingHodgepodge]

The stand-up collar can be corrected by cutting it on a curve, rather than a straight cut.

[@fromcarlyb]

love it!!!

[@indiabilly]

I love the whole ensemble! It’s really you and your sewing skills are amazing, so neat it frightens me! Xx

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you so much!!! hahah I'm trying!!

[@blehfizz6194]

I just discovered your channel and I have zero idea what's going on like 90% of the time but love the vibes. Crocheting Mabel's shooting star sweater while watching your videos :)

[@fromcarlyb]

hahaha thanks for staying just for the vibes. super cute!! ooooh that sounds SO COOL!!!

[@Karmadelica]

That is a really nice looking button hole!

[@fromcarlyb]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@wlammy4ever]

Such a cute and cool project! Love the beanie and the patch, they add so much ❤❤ I just finished knitting ankle warmers so I can wear my cropped jeans a little longer as it gets colder here lol

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much!!! OOOH love that idea - hopefully they keep you nice & warm!

[@EmLovey]

I love this!! I too have been leaning into my Mrs Weasley associations 😂 Current projects are a jumpsuit/dunga hybrid for the winter (in the uk) and a couple of good turtlenecks, plus as always the jumper I have been knitting my partner since our first baby was 6 months- she’s now almost 5 and our second baby is almost 1 😅 it’s just so boring and grey and his arms are so long! Anything else is more fun to knit up 😂😂😂

[@fromcarlyb]

that's amazing!!! ooooh sounds fantastic. oh no it feels so bad getting stuck on a knit project.... i feel you!! i'm about 1/4 of the way through a pair of socks & I just can't seem to pick it back up... they're so boring to make!!! haha

[@vonkatartistry]

I wonder if interfacing would help with some of these almost gravity/physics defying clothing hehe 🫶🏻 Also, i just made a striped shirt with stretch fabric last week for the first time, i wish i waited a week 😅🙏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻💜 yours came out so good!

[@YuupWereCool]

I'd love to see you do a studio ghibli cosplay!!

[@fromcarlyb]

ooooooh great idea

[@nataliehanlon1595]

I made the Helene jeans in that stretch denim but the hot pink! And I agree, not a fan. But they came out pretty cool

[@fromcarlyb]

that sounds EPIC!!!! stretch denim aint it though i agree ... sad!!

[@Campanula.rapunculus]

✨️ 🎶 Toile time ✨️ 🎶

[@fromcarlyb]

hehehe

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Cute!

[@fromcarlyb]

[@SuperClare]

❤❤❤ perfect!!

[@shif7905]

Enjoyed the video

[@fromcarlyb]

[@natashapelletier3903]

It’s perfect!!! Are you going to wear this for Halloween?

[@fromcarlyb]

I don't really celebrate Halloween here in Australia so .... probably I'll just be chilling hahahah!!!

[@Ryanw131]

This is so cute!! I'm gonna be waiting for someone to compare me to a cartoon now so I've an excuse to make a new outfit!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahahah i love that!!

[@LivinginLove-D]

Ooo what picture printer do you have for your journalism? ❤ love your videos 🎉

[@fromcarlyb]

its a polaroid Hi-Print printer - it's awesome!

[@Bloomsewing_studio]

That was adorable. You really are dopplegangerz

[@fromcarlyb]

hahaha thank you!

[@jojolu1545]

what do you do with the toiles, after your done with them? I dont like to have to throw it away... love you videos by the way :)

[@fromcarlyb]

ahhhhhh i just leave them in my stash until i feel less guilty for throwing them away hahahah. i haven't figured out a good recycling purpose for them yet... but i'll report back if I do!!!

[@WhiteRosesAndFire]

Great video! P.s you should join a choir in Brissie! You have a great voice! 🎉

[@fromcarlyb]

That would be so fun!

[@WhiteRosesAndFire]

@@fromcarlyb QUMs is always welcoming 🥰

[@moda78z]

❤❤❤

[@pocketfullofbugs]

Carly I’ve just thought of a question as I’m watching you do the neck binding, is there an easy-ish (heavy on the ish) way to unpick overlocking? I was taught one at my last job but for the life of me couldn’t get it 😅 if you or any of your lovely community know, I’d be so grateful if you’d share! Also, my current WIP (I’m guessing you’ll ask at the end, if not, sorry!!) is I’m knitting some froggy socks out of beautiful wool I got! I’m also making a wearable toile for a pattern for a party dress to match my husbands “party shirt” 😂😂🎉 it’s got monstera leaves on it and I op shopped a doona cover with monstera leaves on. Anyway I’ll stop yapping! Love the video as always and I’m binging the backlog of Patreon vids so this was a welcome surprise this morning! Have a happy day Carly!!

[@pocketfullofbugs]

Also! I love how your outfit turned out, it looks very cool and I’m so interested in the way you made the t shirt! I’m so inspired by your patchwork magic!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahaha I think there is but I can't seem to get it to work for me just yet... I'll share when I know more!! Oh froggy socks!!! so cute!!!! And the monstera leaves shirt sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!!! Take care friend

[@Robine-n1v]

💍💕

[@WillinrowArts]

So cute! Just came across channel. New subscriber here❤

[@Meepiex]

Did the tracing wheel not make any holes in your favorite t-shirt?

[@Minion56789]

just a random question, what do you end up doing with your toiles? Cause I have some and I'm not too sure what to do with them.

[@fromcarlyb]

i don't really know what to do with them tbh!!! they kind of just sit around..... I think I should cut the calico up and make it into little name badges for my brand!!

[@whateverislovely8654]

This is so cute. You really look like her and you did a great job! Also do I spy a beautiful ring💍?? Edit: I saw your reply to someone else. Congrats!!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahah YEAH!!!!! i will tell more later !!!!!

[@thirza5299]

u could add crinoline to the cuffs!!

[@stephaniewegener7167]

feeling uncomfortable allows growth

[@lucyjwest]

Did you get engaged at some point during the making of this video?!

[@fromcarlyb]

@@lucyjwest bahahahhaa YEAH!!!!! Little Easter egg!!!!!!

[@lucyjwest]

@@fromcarlyb Amazing! Congratulations!! 🥳

[@ElisaAllen]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karen80ful]

Turned out amazing but I yelled at you on the screen when you said you cut the jeans too short 😮😮😮! You are so lucky and smart to save them. I still adore you and your content ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

Hahahahha it was such a silly mistake !!!!!!

[@Mr.icecream03]

First!

[@fromcarlyb]

NICE!!!!!