Sewing Simplicity 9385 Sweater Top

[@Laydera]

I just found your channel, and you are fantastic. The way you instruct is so clear. The sewing community NEEDS to discover you.

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you so much! I guess I'm slowly getting picked up by the algorithm 🤣

[@meganmills6545]

I don't bother watching all the way through before I press the thumbs up now. I don't wait at all. I know I'm going to love it so I hit the thumbs up first and then start watching! I totally agree about not needing fancy machines. I've got them with hundreds of fancy sts etc but by far most of the sewing I ever do is just straight stitch. (I've got old Singer hand-cranks going back as far the 1890s that do straight stitch only, no reverse - and nearly all the sewing I need to do can be done on those too. I love them the most, along with their treadle counterparts. The old cast metal machines are fantastic - you can stitch something heavy without having to chase your skittering machine across the table!) Your German machine looks awesome. I've never seen one before but I can hear that old-style quality and craftsmanship when you sew that the plast-ick fantastics just can't match.

[@antoinetterussell6546]

Love watching your videos. I always learn so much. Thank you!

[@mybucoliclife]

I am so glad it's helpful, thank you for watching😁

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Your top.is gorgeous! I love how you vocalise your thinking and decision- making, eg. your decision regarding the waist band -brilliant! More please!🌷

[@mybucoliclife]

Having the camera on makes me feel less like a crazy woman who talks to herself while sewing 😁 Thank you for your lovely comment

[@christinehenwood4411]

Love the way you adapt a pattern to your requirements, a brilliant tutorial, thank you 🙏

[@Iamgone1961]

Hi, I just found your channel today and have been binge watching lol. The tip for the shoulder pleats is fantastic and thanks for sharing! I agree that the cuffs should be more fitted, but it looks great on you 👏👏👏👏🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@mybucoliclife]

Yay!! So glad you found me and thank you :)

[@marlenede-abel1336]

Fantastic tips - have been looking at this pattern and now want to make it. This comes at a good time as we are coming into colder weather in Australia. Would love a tutorial on making a sleeve ham.

[@mybucoliclife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marathorne6821]

Oh my gosh! Your trick with the masking tape is GENIUS!!! I shall definitely make a note of that for the next time I make anything with pleats... 👍🙏

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you again!!! Anything to make it easier and less frustrating :)

[@tekc96]

Enjoying watching you sew. I made this shirt and had problems with pleats. Ended up gathering them. Now I will have to try your tape method. When I sew sleeves into a garment I sew them in flat. Then sew long seam from hem of garment to hem of sleeve. So much faster.. keep the great videos coming

[@lifesbanquet4501]

Agree with other comments. You are an excellent teacher! Love that you have confirmed what I’ve been doing with knits on my straight stitch machine. No fancy machinery required.

[@mybucoliclife]

I think sewing can be a lonely hobby if we let it. Sometimes it is just nice to have someone confirm that what we think we're doing is right. 😊

[@paulacarter8930]

Yes! I would like to learn how to make the sleeve form. Much appreciation. I watch and take notes on your videos in a little notebook.🌻

[@mybucoliclife]

Hi Paula! I actually made a video on making a pressing ham and sleeve roll. I hope it helps! Thank you so much for watching so carefully :)

[@acountrygirlsews2508]

I just found your channel and love it! You’re so calm! And you make patterns I am interested in! Thanks!

[@mybucoliclife]

Oh thank you so much!

[@alfa5243]

Yes on ham and sleeve roll. 👍

[@barbaraharsch3048]

Really liked this top. Especially the neck.. Sleeves were a little too full for my taser.. But a great job.

[@fishezpreloadedleaders5211]

I've always loved watching you do your sewing stuff. you are very good at it. keep up the good work

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you love :)

[@arlenemurphy804]

Very cute. I have that pattern on my list. Great job Marie

[@elizabethwilson5349]

You really nailed the fit on this one! It is really flattering on you! Thank you so much for the tip on using the masking tape to do the pleating. This was awesome! Love your videos!

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you! That tape thing work so well too. Thank you for watching :)

[@lindak8664]

That turned out lovely! Very pretty in that fabric. I like what you did with the waistband too. That masking tape trick was clever, I’ll have to remember that. Looking into my crystal ball, i can see you pulling those cuffs off and narrowing them down. They’re going to drive you nuts! They’ll sit on your wrist properly then too, instead of draping over your hand. Which will also make the sleeve bunch up and be more floofy. Win win! I hate unpicking knit sewing 😩

[@lindaalbert9415]

Wow wow wow. Thank you so much. I would follow the exact same directions as yours. It looks super nice on you. Again, merci beucoup!

[@tekc96]

I have sewn this pattern. I problem with the pleats,so I ended up gathering them. I also started sewing all the sleeves in flat. Works like a charm and so much faster. Then sew the sides of shirt and sleeves one long seem..enjoying watching you.

[@mybucoliclife]

Thanks! There are so many ways of doing the same step in sewing! It's fun to figure out which way works best for you! Thanks for watching :)

[@annesullivan1171]

Very nice indeed

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you kindly :)

[@marydewey6117]

Very nice blouse. Thank you for your great tips and demonstrations. You are an excellent teacher.

[@mybucoliclife]

You’re welcome 😊 So kind :)

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing this video. I learned so much!

[@maryorton7882]

You did a wonderful job! Good to know yourself.

[@judym414]

Thanks for the pleat idea…genius! Additionally, your finish technique on the sleeve/band/collar was great. Enjoyed the video.

[@mybucoliclife]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😊

[@LifeByHellen]

Wow came out looking great 👍

[@theresawagner2642]

I am in the process of making this now. I just have the sleeves to do. I wish I had seen your video first, as I like your finish on the waist band and collar better than what is shown in the pattern. Gotta remember to do it your way next time. I am making mine out of our a sweatery knit, so the sleeves scare me. 🥰

[@marydewey6117]

Fantastic video.

[@mybucoliclife]

Thank you very much!

[@1jmass]

That shirt is so cute and looks very comfy. Just a thought. If you want your “cuffs” tighter on that shirt and don’t want to take it apart, could you make a fold at the end and sew on a decorative button to hold it? You might need more than one button depending on aesthetics, but it could resemble a button up cuff. I hope this makes sense.

[@mybucoliclife]

Cute idea for some of my buttons that are cute but I only have a couple!

[@seaside2001]

I like the top a lot, but I think I would cut off the bottom cuff make it smaller so it fits tighter and reattach. I wouldn't have chosen such a light weight knit but now that I see it sewn up I think its great.

[@4snkhouse]

Another helpful sew along. I made this last year and plan to make this winter as well.

[@mybucoliclife]

It's very comfortable. I just pulled it out of the Cedar Chest for another season😊

[@stonecrestquilt]

Your a great teacher, the enclosed seam trick is slick! Love the result, looks beautiful on you. Moving the armsyce made a much better fitting shoulder. I don’t dislike a slight drop sleeve but I’m seeing drop shoulders almost down to the elbows and I just can’t get with the program on that. Thank you so much for great content! :)

[@mybucoliclife]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@saleenahaffenden8292]

Hello,,, I just found you last night and have subscribed to your channel and am loving it so far. I really enjoy your content and your style of sewing and the slow and steady instruction style. Thankyou for some great teaching. Regards, Saleena from Australia :)

[@mybucoliclife]

Thanks and welcome!! So glad you like the videos :)

[@wandagoncalves3049]

Very nice, I'd like to try that pattern. I love your farm. I live in the city it's so noisy and exhausting.

[@mybucoliclife]

Thanks! Yes, I have lived my share of city life too and know what you mean.

[@Kera.S.]

Thank you for the tip to sew stretch fabric with a straight stitch! I have the lightning bolt stitch on my machine and use coats stretch thread but still don't love not having a serger for knits. I am so excited to try your technique!!! I Love your channel and am enjoying catching up with all your past videos!

[@mybucoliclife]

Hello! Im so glad you found my channel! Thank you for watching and all of your really kind comments!

[@edithbaldassarre6973]

Hello, I found your channel and subscribed, I love your content, tutorials/sew along, they are so so helpful for me. Thank you.

[@mybucoliclife]

I'm so glad you found me! You are welcome :)

[@ames0596]

looks great!

[@deidrabenson361]

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[@dimples7334]

I sized down from a 12 to a size 8! Fits perfect

[@mybucoliclife]

I think that they put a lot of extra ease in these patterns many times. Good to check. So glad you had success!

[@NellBelle]

Hello new viewer here, My ham is a hand me down for the thirties. Its is a bit moth eaten and beginning to leak sawdust. I would love a see a how to video on making a ham and sleeve tube. Thanks for the great video.

[@mybucoliclife]

I do have a video about making a sleeve roll in a pressing ham. I did it quite a while ago so it's probably near the beginning of my list. Hope you find it

[@marydewey6117]

Have you ever seen with vogue patterns? They are challenging but have sewn with them since high school and have learned a lot. Where do you get all of your expertise?

[@mybucoliclife]

I actually have a vogue pattern I have been hanging onto for a couple years that I love but have not done yet... Hmmm. Anyhow, I have learned in may ways from many sources and books over many years. And then a lot of just trial and error :)

[@skirtedgalleons]

Awesome masking tape trick for pleats, especially for knits. I was worried about your making the waist band too small to get over your shoulders. I suppose if one makes it just a touch larger than the waist size (and not negative ease) it would be fine, yes? What do you think about a bit of sewn in woven interfacing only on the top of the sleeve to help give a bit of poof to the shoulders/pleats?

[@mybucoliclife]

Hi there! I tried to make sure that I put enough stretch into that waist seam so I could pull it over and it worked! But, yes, if you are ever stressed about it, going a couple inches bigger could help. I thought about putting something in the sleeve head, but ultimately decided that since it was such a soft knit, not to. I do love puffy sleeves though :)

[@skirtedgalleons]

@@mybucoliclife Thank you!

[@angienorman5974]

Band is meant to rest on high hip. Not a pattern flaw. If you tell people to change this it won’t work on all body types.

[@mybucoliclife]

I explain what I am doing and why, as always, everyone is free to make their own choices.

[@magdalenadetoffol6406]

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