dress finished
today i finished this yellow and white striped linen dress. i didn't have enough fabric for the correct width of the skirt. i had to cut out panels and sew them together. the front of the skirt is made of five panels and the back has two panels. a steep learning curve because of the fabric pattern but managed it in the end. this time i remembered to attach the pockets to the side seams :)
i'm a size 14. this is a loose fitting dress as can be seen on the tutorial video www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s
it was challenging but once i was focussed it was fun to do. there are many imperfections but i've got to start somewhere. success for me is would i feel happy wearing the finished garment to the shops? if the answer is yes then that'll do.
a cream linen dress is next to be finished then i'll begin the coat.
i'm going to make a mock up of the coat first before buying the fabric. the cream cotton/polyester fabric under the orange handled scissors will be used for this purpose.
sewing machine JL220 flic.kr/p/2odruLA from john lewis www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-jl220-sewing-machine-pepperm...
you tube tutorials
How to Use your SEWING MACHINE (for Beginners)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmaZBTMzkoY
A Beginners' Guide To Using Your Sewing Machine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=imryOl_LNaw
Beginners Sewing Course - Day 1 - The Basics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGITrkYdjJs
Detailed Sewing Tutorial For A Beginner : Simple Linen Top, Bias Binding Neckline【Free Pattern】
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFiT8UcU54
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
LINEN DRESS DIY【Free Pattern +Easy Draft】Step by Step Guide for Beginner /back opening /Skirt Pleats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
BASIC SEAM POCKET
www.madebysachi.com/2022/07/09/basic-seam-pocket/
10 SEAM FINISHES Without a Serger || Basic to Couture
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt7JxC_bIc&t=596s
French Seam Pockets: How to Add Pockets to a Side Seam using French Seams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatWJL_aAYY
How to add lining to ANY dress pattern | Sewing Tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENKI3fSBQBo
dressmaking is my new hobby. posting photos of progress to encourage myself to continue. i enjoy it very much but when i started a few months ago it got a bit much with so much to learn and came to a halt. anyway i've had a break, regrouped and i'm up and running again :)
i'm not making any recommendations but thank goodness for you tube
dress finished
today i finished this yellow and white striped linen dress. i didn't have enough fabric for the correct width of the skirt. i had to cut out panels and sew them together. the front of the skirt is made of five panels and the back has two panels. a steep learning curve because of the fabric pattern but managed it in the end. this time i remembered to attach the pockets to the side seams :)
i'm a size 14. this is a loose fitting dress as can be seen on the tutorial video www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s
it was challenging but once i was focussed it was fun to do. there are many imperfections but i've got to start somewhere. success for me is would i feel happy wearing the finished garment to the shops? if the answer is yes then that'll do.
a cream linen dress is next to be finished then i'll begin the coat.
i'm going to make a mock up of the coat first before buying the fabric. the cream cotton/polyester fabric under the orange handled scissors will be used for this purpose.
sewing machine JL220 flic.kr/p/2odruLA from john lewis www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-jl220-sewing-machine-pepperm...
you tube tutorials
How to Use your SEWING MACHINE (for Beginners)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmaZBTMzkoY
A Beginners' Guide To Using Your Sewing Machine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=imryOl_LNaw
Beginners Sewing Course - Day 1 - The Basics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGITrkYdjJs
Detailed Sewing Tutorial For A Beginner : Simple Linen Top, Bias Binding Neckline【Free Pattern】
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFiT8UcU54
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
LINEN DRESS DIY【Free Pattern +Easy Draft】Step by Step Guide for Beginner /back opening /Skirt Pleats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
BASIC SEAM POCKET
www.madebysachi.com/2022/07/09/basic-seam-pocket/
10 SEAM FINISHES Without a Serger || Basic to Couture
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt7JxC_bIc&t=596s
French Seam Pockets: How to Add Pockets to a Side Seam using French Seams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatWJL_aAYY
How to add lining to ANY dress pattern | Sewing Tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENKI3fSBQBo
dressmaking is my new hobby. posting photos of progress to encourage myself to continue. i enjoy it very much but when i started a few months ago it got a bit much with so much to learn and came to a halt. anyway i've had a break, regrouped and i'm up and running again :)
i'm not making any recommendations but thank goodness for you tube