Upcycled clothing tutorial: how to make the 'Perfect Tunic'

[@danika6586]

Love this!! You’re so inspiring and what a great teacher 🥰 Thank you so much for showing how to make pattern and size it. It will be perfect for me to wear in the hot Texas heat!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad you love it and thank you for all those kind and encouraging words and I'm so happy you are going to make one! That is awesome!

[@FanofFoulLanguage]

Thanks for sharing!! I saw a comment on a different video that said if you fuse a medium weight interfacing to the back of your pattern it will hold up better and still be foldable!!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@suzannecampbell185]

I was thrilled to watch another video, I really like the longer videos that you make as for me its a real treat. I reward myself after getting some chores done by watching a utube video! especially yours! and I almost threw out all my brown paper bags today...but stopped myself cuz I thought " these could be used to make a pattern" perfect timing!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad you liked the longer video. I was a bit worried it was too long! I also use my brown paper to make the little envelopes I put tea bags in for my shop. They are very handy and the absolute excess or torn ones I use to start my fires in my little wood stove during the winter. Thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@donnatolle1419]

Sherry, sheets come in so many lovely patterns and colors, don't they? My Goodwill still sells them for only 99 cents. I only like the all cotton or poly cotton sheets, though. Tons of usable fabric and many times they have a gorgeous border to boot. I ALWAYS enjoy your amazing tutorials. I am not a seamstress but do piddle around with sewing. I have never understood how to put in elastic. Thanks to this tutorial, mystery solved. 🤗 Recycling at its best. ❤

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Donna, I am like you, I like the cotton ones the best too! Vintage sheets are my favorites of course. I'm so glad you enjoy the videos I make.

[@ginnyledbetter7633]

I really enjoy watching your tutorials! I just bought a serger and learned to thread it today after you inspired me to get going. I have been using your pattern to make a tunic! Thanks. You are so sweet. Always ❤your God loves you at the end!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome! I'm so glad you are upcycling and using a serger too! Thank you for letting me know and for all your kind words.

[@esperansaloughran693]

BLESS you too! Sheri, delightful video❤

[@karoleenascottage]

I have the same serger and love the look it gives my fabric edges and seams. I only know the basics of it for now. Love this project and the way you teach! ❣️🙏

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you so much and I'm so glad you like the serger!

[@Iamgone1961]

Ooooh watching you out that elastic in….i’ve made big heavy quilts for years, and watching you put tension on that fabric and elastic made my neck and shoulders ache, be kind to yourselves people 🙏😘

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you for the concern but it pulls really easy. No worries. It is only 1/2 inch.

[@sherijones8710]

My name is Sheri Jones too. And I am a crafty sort too. I am inspired by you.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome!

[@StacySewandSow]

Love the design and the vintage fabric❤

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindastamps2982]

I just ;love to see how other people make things.Could you show us how you make Ruffled Curtains please!

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤❤❤❤ I love upcycling clothing!

[@margaretlense74]

Wonderful

[@47retta]

I needed an easy way to make some nightgowns, so i love this! I think i would rather have a sleeveless yoke at the top instead of straps because straps slide off my shoulder on my left side. I think the elastic would irritate me too. But i love combining mixed fabrics and reusing old clothing.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I'm so glad you like reusing clothing and I think your idea is wonderful.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

We do a lot of the same things. I save the brown packaging paper for pattern making and use gallon baggies to store all my patterns. I store them in fabric cubes by types of patterns. They also fit nicely in bankers boxes.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is so cool!

[@raye5072]

So pretty, thank you for sharing your tutorial very easy to follow. ❤❤❤ I am a big busted lady so comfort is paramount

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I sell alot of these for this reason plus they can easily be put on and off and layered etc. One can also bend over and not share everything with the world...if you know what I mean...ha ha

[@YzaJoy2]

🥰😍 Beautiful!

[@kellybrietzke9518]

Love it! I can’t wait to make one - I mean some!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Awesome!

[@jamieomahen2656]

This was really helpful! If 3 videos a week is too much you can chat and pick from the bin 1 week. Then the following week reveal what you did! And of course the weekly tutorials. I’d like to see this done with the sleeves/top like you said we can do.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I am experimenting to see what is doable and I really appreciate your genuine concern. I think that is a great idea for a video too so maybe it will be coming up soon. Thank you so much!

[@d3bbi3W]

❤Great tutorial ShErRy, great instructions that are easy to follow. Could you show us the top measurements on your pattern?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

It is in the video if you need to see it again. It is 7 inches but yours may be different if you are a different size. If you fold the pattern down the size becomes larger so it is important to remember that when making different lengths of garments. I usually just add or subtract for sizes or the style I'm going after from the angled side by cutting it wider or narrower. Hope that helps!

[@lgcushman9154]

Awesome tutorial!!! Thanks so much!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@lgcushman9154]

@SherryJonesDesigns I am so grateful that people with your skill, talent, and creativity share so freely. I hope that you are swiftly and richly rewarded for your generosity.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Awww...thank you so much!

[@topangasunrise]

I love trying to understand what you're saying during the sped-up parts! LOL. Thanks for another great tutorial. :)

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I even found myself trying to do it during editing! LOL

[@rondahicks24]

Love this, I'm going to try to make one for me soon. I'm going to have to watch the video again. I missed the part that showed how far the straps were from each other.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Just in case it isn't in there...ha ha...usually I space them about 8 inches apart but you can measure something you have that fits you well and use that measurement for a perfect fit

[@jenjenh706]

AMAZING as usual I dont know if you use just fabric Sherry I have a ton of sheer fabrics from organza to tulle and I was thiinking of doing alight weight hankerchief top with the points downward kind of uneven hem line do you make this sort of top or dress I would love a tutorial of how you wouldo this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I believe I know what you are talking about. I have made tops similar to your description. I will possibly be doing a tutorial of it soon as spring is arriving here and I was hoping to do some summer tops and dress tutorials.

[@SharonBell6123]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try this! How can I upsize this pattern for plus size?? Thank you!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You will just cut it as wide as you need. So if you measured the area above your bust line and lets say it was 40 inches, then you would make sure the unfolded pattern would be more than that depending on how much ruffle you want to see. You may have to make a couple till you get it perfectly the way you like it. I ended up having to cut some of the extra out of mine as at first I made my own too full. I do talk about this in the video so you can always go back to the video and do it piece by piece. Hope that helps!

[@SharonBell6123]

Thank you so much. I think I got a little confused the first time, but I understand now. THANK YOU!

[@thecat5620]

Love the vintage look. Did you put elastic on the pocket to make it ruffle?

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Yes, I show this technique in my other videos.