Sewing Tips & Tricks For the Self Taught (and a Couture Waistband)

[@NoraMurrell]

Need More Nora? www.patreon.com/SewVintage? @claireshaeffer7616 Thank You! Your book and the DVD that went with it is amazing!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Your waistband and zipper look so professional, what a beautiful finish!

[@NoraMurrell]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to me that you think my waistband and zipper look professional. The next one I did is even better!

[@kimt2au]

Oh wow, what a wonderful skirt. You look magnificent in it. Thank you for sharing.

[@NoraMurrell]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and I'm glad you liked the skirt.

[@jenniferfowler6713]

That skirt is so gorgeous! the fit looks just the way it should great Job!!!!!

[@NoraMurrell]

It's my new favorite piece and I'm thrilled you think it looks great! 😊

[@jacquelinecranston5622]

It's always inspiring to see your sewing journey, and that fact that you are self taught is really impressive. One tiny correction, if I may. Pronounce the name of your waistband ribbon "grow grain". The "s" is silent.

[@NoraMurrell]

Totally corrected myself in my next skirt video. Thank you, this rolls off the tongue so much better.

[@MichelleSMV]

That skirt is so pretty. I never actually tried lining the waistband before but that’s pretty cool

[@NoraMurrell]

I don't think I'll ever do a waistband differently. This is crazy luxury.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Kudos for the lining and floating hem! In time you'll learn how to do invisible tiny hand stitches if that is what you want to do. I don't watch much TV or do anything else in the winter, so sewing is my entertainment. I'e rarely had an issue with lengths from various fabrics, but have almost always gone 2-3 inches longer. Sometimes stashes sit around for over 10 years and then the perfect project comes up. If my main motivation is a skirt or pants, I can do a matching vest or jacket with 5 yards. OR make something totally different stylistically and add it to my wardrobe.

[@NoraMurrell]

I'm definitely working on my invisible tiny hand stitches. Sewing really is the perfect winter activity, it keeps me busy and entertained while I stay warm indoors.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@NoraMurrell I do the near invisible hand stitches because I get bored and am always struggling to find things to do. I live on disability so money is tight. I do love to sew new things.

[@beckymiller1840]

❤❤❤❤It is soo good it glides and flows like butter

[@NoraMurrell]

It's so nice to wear, ridiculous luxury. I'm going to be silk lining far more.

[@kikidevine694]

Top class video, as always. Love the skirt. I'm a bit late, but I hope you had a lovely Chanukah ❤❤❤

[@NoraMurrell]

Thank you, we did! Sorry I'm late commenting! And I'm very glad you like the video.

[@kikidevine694]

@@NoraMurrell I don't comment for a reply, I just comment because I love your content xx

[@lesleyharris525]

Dream skirt and you look fabulous in it, so pretty, when I make myself a skirt this is what I want. ❤. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year from England ❤

[@NoraMurrell]

Happy holidays!

[@wrathofkath]

Your skirt turned out beautifully. I have the Claire Schaffer book but have never used it hahaha! I've dragged it off the shelf after watching this video though ..... the silk/satin shirt you're wearing is beautiful too. Did you make that? If you did, do you mind sharing the pattern? I'm looking for the perfect shirt pattern.

[@funkypunkypine]

Gorgeous fit!! I also like your suggestion of giving oneself a curriculum if one is self-taught. I keep making random stuff here and there with no rhyme or reason (other than thinking the garment is cute or a fun pattern drafting to try out). I think I'll try to lay out a nice little curriculum for myself so I can feel like I'm actually learning in a cohesive manner!

[@NoraMurrell]

I am finding myself more content and feeling more confident in what I'm accomplishing when I started doing projects to skill build AND to build my wardrobe. I very much want to move back into dresses, but, I'm not there yet. I will be. But when my skills say so.