We need to talk about sewing control top waistbands: Purpose, Construction, Results (rant included)

[@jenniferhill3405]

Yes! I am so happy to support this pattern company. In addition to clear, detailed construction steps, this is a wonderful statement on basic self esteem at any size. We owe it to the next generation. Bravo, Love Notions!

[@LoveNotions]

Aw, thank you so much! That is high praise! ❤️ ~J

[@kimbailey1754]

Love Notions steals my heart again! Thank you for supporting us and our bodies and being such a great part of this sewing community as well as women supporting women. This is the support we all need and deserve!

[@LoveNotions]

Aww thanks Kim! So glad you could relate to this video! ~K

[@teresastevens2084]

Here is the bottom line on why my ENTIRE closet is me made: CUSTOM MADE GARMENTS THAT FIT MY BODY AND LOOK GREAT ON ME (using mostly Love Notions patterns!) Why walk around in ready-to-wear garments (which I did for many years) that looked either way too big/baggy because I had to buy the largest size to fit my very large bust sacrificing fit everywhere else, or purchasing a size to my thick waist and have the rest of the (pants) look like clown pants on me! And at barely 5'4", the Petite department simply does not cut it when it comes to plus sizes! Sewing a custom made garment with your patterns is SOOOO rewarding! This was a very thoughtful video which should inspire beginner sewists as well as accomplished sewists! 💗

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks so much Teresa! So glad to hear how our patterns have made a difference! ~K

[@laurajones4088]

Great video about the Sybil Skirt waistband options, Tessa! It's disturbing that social media promotes looking "smaller". IMO, the way for everybody to look their best, is to wear clothing that FITS. Thank you, LN for fabulous patterns with zillions of options that work for every body as well as for all of the positive support you provide to the sewing community!

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks so much Laura! ~K

[@barbarasnow4304]

I love your message! Your girls are fortunate to have a positive role model ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks Barbara. So glad it resonated with you! ~K

[@estherberends449]

“Clothing that fits” thats the reason i started sewing again after 25 years

[@LoveNotions]

Right? No more fitting room drama. We can fit to our unique bodies which is the true joy of sewing! ~K

[@DM_MT]

This is a more positive way to look at features and functions of clothing patterns. If I ever need it I know where to go for comfort and function.

[@LoveNotions]

Aww yay! ~K

[@marciahighsmith4820]

I had seen Whitney sew in control fabric in her Sybil skirt and was impressed. Now I feel better about sewing it in! Thanks

[@LoveNotions]

Wonderful! Whitney's Sybils are fantastic! That Asymmetrical version is so cute!

[@sallieb6435]

thanks Tessa, loved this! It has answered a few questions for me . Your positivity is inspirational - we all deserve to feel comfortable in the skin we're in x

[@LoveNotions]

So glad!

[@heidefries1825]

OMG, I didn't realize the Margot Peplum works with the Sybil Skirt pattern!!!!! Thanks for the head's up! 😉

[@LoveNotions]

Yup totally mashable! ~K

[@paulabildson157]

You've shared such a great message here, Tessa. We all need to be comfortable and confident in our own bodies. Our number one goal for sewing our own garments should be, as you said so perfectly, is to get the proper fit for our unique body shapes. I can't wait to have a wardrobe full of properly fitting pants, tops, dresses etc...

[@LoveNotions]

I am so excited for you to have that wardrobe full of properly fitting pants, tops, dresses etc. Sewing is the best! ~K

[@tammyi73]

I have had this pattern for a while now and have made lots of these skirts. It is one of my favorite patterns. Thanks for sharing this video with us. It has helped me to understand more about the control top. I normally make all of mine with the yoga band and sometimes put elastic in the waistband. I will definitely try the control top now.

[@LoveNotions]

Go for it Tammy! ~K

[@cathtaylor2771]

I was just looking at support pants and corsets to bring me in a bit, ( I mean a lot) , this was the first thing that came up on KZbin. Just in time. Thankyou very much for posting this x

[@LoveNotions]

Oh wow. This message was meant for you! ~K

[@deborahchu2393]

Spot on!!! I'm no longer a slave to body image! Sewing has set me free!!!!

[@LoveNotions]

So amazing to hear! ~K

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

I actually shed tears over this rant! Thank you so much for acknowledging that we have curves and don't have to hide them. So much love to Love Notions!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's such an important topic that we rarely speak openly about. ~K

[@tamarakarlin2758]

This really is visually inspirational, thank you Tessa. Love having options & both waistbands look so easy to make! It's wonderful how you are so aware with your sweet girls to be themselves. Our culture has focused way too long on being thin as the only acceptable option (look at those "vintage" patterns from the 40's - 60's that are so classic & making a comeback, but have tiny waistlines like Barbie). Tim Gunn had a great video years ago how fashion designers were missing a very lucrative multimillion market for fashion designed for real, curvy, plus size women worldwide. The average size of the American woman is now 16 to 18, up from size 14 & the average height is 5'4". Aren't we so fortunate as garment sewists to be able to make clothes we love just for ourselves that fit well & feel good? This video is yet another reason to love Love Notions!

[@LoveNotions]

You are right.. sewing is the best! Being able to sew garments to fit our unique bodies is the most amazing thing ever! ~K

[@koetiquemade9613]

Thanks for the wonderful video Tessa! It's so good to know that Love Notions has our back through all walks of life💖💖💖

[@LoveNotions]

Absolutely!! ~K

[@dianedean521]

Tessa, you are a great spokes person for Love Notions.

[@enahitt]

clothes that fit you right make you look great ,no matter your size , I have loved using all the love Notions patterns because how well they fit me with very little tweaking .I m a curvy girl too

[@LoveNotions]

Ena you look amazing in all of our patterns and you bring such joy to our fb group! ~K

[@mysewingpractice]

Hi Tessa, I loved this video. I am eager to have October come and take advantage of the offers and the sewing.

[@LoveNotions]

Wonderful! It will be here quicker than you can blink! ~K

[@suek7086]

I love the option of the control panel. I just don't look my best in a knit skirt without something supportive. Having something like this makes me feel more confident. I'm breaking out my copy of this pattern.

[@LoveNotions]

Oh yay! Go for it! ~K

[@elsiebulva7872]

Thank you for supporting the the body image that is NOT what society shows. I have a light power mesh which I have wanted to use and will I am thinking it would also work well in pants.

[@LoveNotions]

Go for it! ~K

[@sewzolamarie7527]

Yup! Sew for the body you're in NOW! 😊 It has taken me YEARS to figure that out. . .

[@LoveNotions]

I know! Same! ~K

[@aleciacope3503]

Great video! Thank you!!! I would love to know where you bought the red plaid fabric for the preppy version.

[@constancee.1832]

Great body positivity video! Your skirts look really good so I can't wait to make my own Sybil skirt. Thanks!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Thank you! ~K

[@googiesmom]

I want to buy this pattern now that I can see how easy it is to attach the panel!

[@LoveNotions]

Happy Sewing! ~K

[@nancystocker357]

Thanks for explaining!

[@LoveNotions]

You are so welcome! ~K

[@dannebonaparte2213]

Well done!

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you liked it! ~K

[@basilscheuring9152]

Can you do a tutorial on how to sew the yoga waistband? When I sewed mine I had about 3” left of skirt fabric to sew in

[@LoveNotions]

Did you quarter it before sewing and ease it in? Sometimes I quarter the quarters to make sure it fits before sewing. 🤔 TomKat Stitchery and Lifting Pins and Needles both have Sybil videos here on KZbin, they may have a tutorial already, but I will add it to the topics list for the future! ~J

[@musikkfamilien]

So well explained, Tessa. Thank you! 😊👏🇳🇴

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! ~K

[@vminifie837]

❤ the giant cutting mat. Could u share where you got it from? Enjoying the love notions patterns, very fun to sew. I found you from lifting pins and needles

[@LoveNotions]

You can find large cutting mats on Amazon. :-) ~K

[@lhingram]

I’ve never sewn pants for myself; is there any reason this same control waistband could not be used for pull-on slacks?

[@thecpikas]

The Duet pants has one as an option.

[@LoveNotions]

The front pockets on the Duets feature a front panel that stretches across the abdomen so you can sneak a control panel in there if you wish. ~K

[@lisadickmeyer6274]

Would it be fair to say that “support” means “to minimize jiggle?” I think that certain styles of clothing-as well as colors, prints and types of fabric are more flattering on us than others. I once heard a makeup artist say that our goal, when applying makeup, should be to emphasize our positive facial features rather than covering up our negative features (dark circles, acne, etc.). I think the same might be true for clothing.

[@LoveNotions]

Yup! Exactly! ~K

[@MrsMTMomma]

That is a great comparison. So much of advertising tells us to cover the parts of our body that are undesirable. What a terrible message for our children as well as ourselves! Yes, some of us are at an unhealthy weight but loosing weight doesn’t make you look like a model. Your basic body attributes will be the same no matter how much you weigh. When I was 20 and weighed 138 at 5’8 1/2” and was 35/23/36. I wore a size 12 (1966). By today’s sizing, I would wear a size 6 or 8! I am now at 78y/o, I weigh 149 and am 5’ 6”, due the arthritis, aging and spinal fusion, 37/33/41 and wear a size 12/14. I also birthed 4 boys who weighed 8 1/2 - 9 lbs. I might need aetter toned muscles but I refuse to try to look like I did at 20 or 30! As my DDIL said, we earned every inch of our bodies! Thanks , Tessa, for the positive message. My heart breaks when I hear the reports of kids being bullied because the don’t fit in!

[@judisewnsew6514]

Great video and great point! I have a question: since the support panel is not attached at the side seams of the skirt, do you have any roll - up issues? would it be & benefit to sew the panel into the side seams?

[@LoveNotions]

Hi Judi. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with rolling but definitely do what works for you. Sewing it to the side seams sounds like a perfect work around for rolling. ~K

[@barbarawarner4645]

Love that you say we shouldn’t encourage our daughters to look smaller.

[@LoveNotions]

So happy you appreciate the message! ~K

[@brendadouglas9833]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks so much for stopping by Brenda! Happy you enjoyed it. ~K

[@oursimplelife5984]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this!

[@LoveNotions]

You're so welcome! ~K

[@HappyWithMyHeadset]

Could this control top be added to woven skirts with narrow waistbands? I find my waistbands (1" below natural waist) get pushed or rolled down.

[@LoveNotions]

I don't see why not, though depending on the skirt pattern, you may have to do some extra gathering to get it to fit at the waistband, since it has quite a bit of negative ease. 😊 ~J

[@birgitknutsen8618]

Thank you for your video. Great message!

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! ~K

[@dagmarfrerking2235]

A garment made with a Lovenotions pattern will not make you look smaller, but it will make you look better...

[@LoveNotions]

:-) ~K

[@amierikke6225]

Oh my goodness. I thought I loved Love Notions, but I love you more now! Tessa, this is so healing for me, freeing. Thank you. ❤️🙌🥹

[@LoveNotions]

Aww that is so sweet! ~K