Upcycled clothing: Making a patchwork all flannel tunic with cuff pieces.

[@MsCjmaxi]

You are a natural born teacher. You're videos are thorough, understandable, and valuable to anyone who wants to upcycle Thank you for mentioning Jo-Ann Fabrics prices btw.

[@lauraseay4723]

I like the gathering around the waist also. I've been buying a lot of flannel shirts to do these.

[@RoeRoe123]

Miss Sherry you have no idea how much I needed to learn this step of the process. Thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! Love your work ❤

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad it blessed you! Thank you so much for all your kind and encouraging words.

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Instead of cutting off the cuffs, I leave them on as casing for a strip of elastic. It's so easy to make the cuffs fit snugly by just buttoning them, cutting a slit to feed the elastic through, then sewing the ends of the elastic together along with closing up the hole. Sherry, your talking about color blending was quite helpful. I like flannel a lot so thanks for this tutorial. So far I haven't bought new fabric, just use old clothes and garage sale finds.😊

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Great idea and I'm so glad you are upcycling!

[@Dulceknits]

I learned so much Sherry!! Thank you so much. The cuff pieces make this garment adorable. The quality of the video was excellent too.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you!

[@thecat5620]

Oooh ee I love, love, love the look with the cuffs. I sew with you every weekend. Blessings.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad you're sewing along with me!

[@tinabidwell7507]

Hi Sherry, I really appreciate you showing us how to do the patchwork. I recently made my sister a patchwork skirt or a gypsy skirt and it turned out fabulous. By the way her name is Sherry also.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome!

[@esperansaloughran693]

You have a lovely voice and personality! Luv you!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

Another adorable project. Using the colors in a print as your guide is brilliant suggestion. Why reinvent the wheel when a professional artist already picked the palette? Using those cuffs is really cute.

[@texasgigi3684]

I absolutely love this project! It’s such a cute tunic. I have been buying flannel shirts, but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with them. Now I know! I loved how you used the row of cuffs at the waist and the bottom! I really like the way that you blend colors. The pocket with elastic, was really cute!! Please do a video on a long denim jacket (like 3-4 inches past the knee). I’m trying to make one, but it’s hard! Lol

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I will keep that in mind. I'm always looking for a new project for a tutorial. I"m so glad you liked the video!

[@jennymwitcher]

I was so excited to see this posted today! So stinkin' cute. Now I know what I'm doing tomorrow 😊. Thank you!!

[@jennymwitcher]

If you wanted to keep the skirt flare going toward the hem, can you do that using your patchwork method, or is it best to create the whole base first?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I think you can do it both ways. I started at the top so I didn't have to gather it in exact portions but either way would work fine and then you can make it as long as you want.

[@karensmith1367]

Great to watch you complete the entire project. I learned so much!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome! Thank you for letting me know!

[@cindythomas3655]

Pockets , I love them. Your tutorial on pockets is inspiring. Thanks again.

[@kimjordan6561]

Such a beautiful top. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Upcyclingwithdora]

Awesome! Wonderfully inspirational. Thank you Sherry. I love the practibility you build into your up cycling projects 🙏

[@lyndakling901]

I love the sound of sharp scissors!

[@juliemantle-booker8101]

I love it I found your video very easy to follow thankyou ❤

[@darlenewoods880]

Love to watch you, you are such a sweet heart. Thank you❤😊

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Aww, thank you!

[@beccaL9]

Another cute tunic! Loved learning all the cute ideas you used in this one :) I am a no pocket kinda gal so I actually like the idea of saying you'll add a pocket, or pockets, if requested. But that is just me and I could be the minority. The cuff idea at top and bottom is simply awesome. I have subscribed and will be watching faithfully. You are a pleasure to listen to also :))

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing and commenting. You are such a blessing. I think a lot of people don't like the pockets and I may try omitting more in my shop to see what the result is.

[@charlottewilson4680]

So cute.

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Pretty and cozy

[@ranchochihuahua]

I love this piece and you really gave me some GREAT ideas for how to incorporate cuffs and other pieces. Thank you!

[@katlescraftpatch9605]

Oooh I Love this one!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@faydennison5142]

Love it❤

[@esperansaloughran693]

Oh! Is this going to be so fun!

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@rhondaallen4309]

Cute ❤❤❤

[@CheraleeEngland-n9n]

It would have been cute to put a "patch" made out of that inspiration fabric. I love this project I use men's flannels shirts as light jackets around the house and during the spring and fall. I've found not only do men's shirt give me more room to layer the are thicker then women's. This gives me ideas what to do with the shirts to give them a more "girly" look, so I look a little less homeless lol

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That's a great idea with the patch. I have someone who wants to buy another one if I make one. My struggle is to find reasonable priced flannels to work with. I agree with wearing the men's shirts, especially when layering and they sell the best too. I'm glad the video helped give you some ideas.

[@esperansaloughran693]

I love big pockets!

[@Susansnewera]

Cute. I’m a girly that more pockets than less.

[@binbesyuzyirmi420]

Waowww👍👍👍

[@icare4bunnies]

Thanks for the video. I miss the discord group, I now have time and things to share! Looks good Sherry

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you! Well, we'll see, it was just not being used and people who did post weren't getting much in the way of responses or feedback etc.

[@icare4bunnies]

@@SherryJonesDesigns it takes time. I know I was dealing with a lot the past few months, but I was lurking and adding icon responses when I visited. Then my MIL passed away.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Maybe I was too hasty. I will think about another one or another platform of sharing. Also, according to my analytics most of my views are older than 55 so perhaps something else like Facebook? I'm not sure. What do you think?

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

That is so cute. If I make myself one, I want mine much longer. Have you ever made any long, flannel, granny dresses?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I did make something similar....... long ones a while back and sold them as night gowns or long dresses.

[@franciscocasabalyoga]

that look so awesome. Can I make a long dress like that? kind of a Boho loose dress.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Yes you can!

[@franciscocasabalyoga]

Im on it!

[@Icre8things]

❤❤

[@lyndakling901]

I’d love to see it on you so I know what it looks like on!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

It is a plus size and I'm petite so it likely won't display well.

[@topangasunrise]

I always learn from your videos, thanks so much for all you do. I have a question about how you 'size' garments you then sell in your shop. If you start with a men's large shirt, for example, is the end result an XL woman's tunic? Or do you lay things flat and measure them against a standard size chart? It seems quite the challenge, so I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks Sherry! :)

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I usually do both. If it was a L men's its a women's XL if it also fits in the charts measurements. You can find an print a size chart and then I just taped it to my wall for quick access and I always include the measurements of the garment in the listings so they can verify for themselves. One thing to never do is tell someone a garment will fit them. Let them make that decision for themselves and own their own decision.

[@topangasunrise]

@@SherryJonesDesigns very good advice, thank you!

[@MsCjmaxi]

I wonder how I can make a sewing machine table for my modern singer. So I can have that flat space

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

My table is just an old sewing table. I pulled out the old machine, installed a board for my machine and then attached a door on hinges to the back of it for the table.

[@CheraleeEngland-n9n]

Do you wash your finished products before you sell them?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I don't usually wash them unless I want to show case raw seams or something. I pre-wash everything though before I sew it together and I don't smoke or let pets in my sewing area.

[@CraftyandChic]

Sherry, is there a way to send you inspiration pics?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Not at this time but thank you

[@lauraseay4723]

Could resew the button difference.

[@StanleyCharles-h3r]

Hello Sherry can you have some video please

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Sorry but I don't understand the question.

[@StanleyCharles-h3r]

@@SherryJonesDesigns i said can have more video to you ?

[@lyndakling901]

JoAnns going out of business prices? Still in business here in PA….I don’t buy fabric there as a rule. Quilting cottons are generally stiff…prefer designer brands like Moda…

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

They are in bankruptcy.

[@PandoraSummer-d9v]

What's wrong about removing a button and placing it to match the button hole where you need it? 😂