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  Make this lovely vintage-style bra from the 1930's!  Here is the original pattern.  Come back next month and make the shorts with me! 🠉 Check out my TeeSpring Shop 🠉 with sewing shirts and mugs

I love this pattern for a t-shirt with a little something extra. It fits great and is simple to make. A good one for sewists of any level! Change it up by using coordinating fabrics or a stripe that gets matched at the front seam.  👆  Check out my TeeSpring shop! 👆 I have mugs too 

The gorgeous linen used in this week's project is upcycled from a pair of sheets! The fabric was lovely to work with. This Burda pattern is a classic button-down with a traditional collar. Check out those shell buttons too! Sew with me and make a practical and classic shirt.  

  Here is a lovely vintage pattern that has been brought back! It is quick and easy, great for a new sewist. However, the simplicity makes it a great option for adding lace, using interesting fabrics, and playing around with trims.  Easily make a whole collection of new nighties with this pattern! Love the look of vintage lingerie? Check out the video below for a glamourous classic Hollywood-style peignoir robe.  Please consider subscribing to my Youtube channel, and liking the video. It helps my channel grow and you will get alerts when I upload a new video!

  First of all, the sound at the beginning of the video is a mess. It does get better! I was so disappointed because I did a soundcheck and it was fine. :( Hang on past the overview and it is much better!  This adorable pattern is a great one for a new sewist. It only took a few hours to cut out and sew. This is a project you can make in the morning and wear in the afternoon! Close up of the lovely border print. My YouTube Channel Instagram Sewing with Stacy FaceBook Community My Tee Spring Shop

This is a truly vintage-inspired project. The pattern is a Delores of St Paul from  1971. It is divided into two videos below. Video 1 is all about the pattern and the minor alterations I made to it. Take a look to see the pattern instructions and other vintage patterns in my collection. Plus, I show the lovely fabric I will be using for the project. In video 2 I sew it up and show  it off. The fabrics really gave this a vintage Hollywood look. 

One of the benefits of sewing your own clothes is being able to address issues with wearability and wardrobe. I adapt this pattern by adding a zipper and make it easier to put on for someone with mobility limitations. Information for making this top with or without the zipper is provided. The fabric is Lapis Leaves designed by Suzan Engler from QTFabrics available from quilt shops and Etsy sellers. I try on the top just for fun. It is not meant to be as fitted as it is on me. The pattern is designed with enough wearing ease to be pulled over the head, which is obviously missing when you see me wearing it. :0) If you like my videos, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel! 👉  My YouTube Channel  👍

  Step-by-step tutorial on this lovely slip plus lots of tips are in store this week! I cut double layers for the cups for a more secure bra area. This pattern comes in cup sizes too! The cami and slip are sewn exactly the same until the hem so you can make either one following this tutorial! Interested in more sew your own lingerie videos? Click here for my playlist!

  Welcome to pattern making class! We will start off with some basics that will be used all the time. I show how to move the dart ease to the hem, add additional fullness to the hem and add godets. All the patterns I make are done in half scale. The resources video is linked below and in the video. I think it really helps to see how the patterns look when sewn up. So the end of the video shows our work in muslin. Now go forth and create! My TeeSpring Shop :  Sewing With Stacy Facebook Community:  

  I have lots of t-shirts that fit fine but aren't long enough. They are perfect for this kind of project. I even show how to use the leftover t-shirt fabric to make a pocket!  Check out my first go at this project here where I make a children's version. My TeeSpring Shop:  https://teespring.com/stores/sewing-with-stacy-sews2reap-2 Sewing With Stacy Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/SewingWithStacy

I have made this pattern so many times! It is flattering and fast. My go-to when I want a new little top. This is a project you can make in one sitting but will be your favorite new top! I have some cute new designs in my TeeSpring shop too! Check it out!  

  This week's project has lots of nice details and interesting sewing applications. I show the steps up close to help you get the best results. The placket and hem finishes create a lovely garment inside and out!

Check out my review before you make this project, especially if you are plus size. I don't hate it but... It definitely isn't meant to a fuller figure. Make the shirt I am wearing in the video!

  I L💗VE this dress! It has been a while since I have made a project with lots of little details. The collar, button placket, drawstring sleeves and waist, and the hi-ow skirt; this dress has it all. It is flattering and so easy to wear. Did I mention that I love this pattern? Timestamps in the description on YouTube hi-lo skirt

  Ready for another great fast project this week? This took only a few hours from cutting to hem. Do you have a directional or striped knit and have been waiting for the perfect pattern? This may be it! Make sure to check out the pattern prep and cutting layout if you are a new sewist. It was easy but could be confusing to some from the pattern info. There are timestamps in the Youtube description.

Are you ready for another one day project? This adorable vintage top took only 2 hours! (If you are a beginner sewist expect it to take longer.)   I show how to add a lining for better coverage.  Pattern: Simplicity 5555 Fabric: Polyester jersey knit from JoAnn Fabrics Machine: Bernina 770QE

Let's sew up another great pattern this week! This one is fashion-forward and still a quick and easy project. Don't worry about fitting with this soft, drapey, body-skimming dress. It is a dream to wear. Pro Tip: Do not hang bias garments. They will stretch and grow, and the hem will become uneven. Note: I shortened the hem by 4 inches. Pattern: Vogue R10569 (Tom and Linda Platt) Fabric: https://www.fabric.com/buy/0537773/telio-colorado-crepe-de-chine-grid-black-white Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Overlock: Bernette 334D If you click through to YouTube, there are timestamps in the description. Thank you for sewing with me! 

I need to tell you that I really like this pattern. The sleeve variations are adorable!   I used the View A sleeve and the View B hemline. This is a comfy, soft, easy to wear dress. Especially since I underlined it. It feels amazing on. A few things I didn't realize until I was well into construction was: 1. The neckline has a yoke, not a facing. 2. The hem I chose is faced. These were actually better options, but I would have cut my yoke more carefully, lining up the fabric design better, if I had realized. This was totally my fault for not investigating it. The video has timestamps in the YouTube description if you click through to watch. One thing I will change if I do this pattern again is to cut the top portion of the dress in a smaller size. The hip is perfect! The bust line, especially in the back is big. This is something I deal with all the time.  The fabric is a linen blend from JoAnn Fabrics.  Machines used: Bernina 770 QEE, Be...

This little peasant top is another great beginner pattern. For an experienced sewist, this is an hour project. I ended up cutting down the neckline elastic 7 inches from the patterns recommended size. ✂ Please note: I added two inches in length to this pattern. So check the length before cutting!  Are you sewing? What creative thing are you working on? I want to know!

This Burda pattern is another wardrobe staple. It was so fast to sew up it would be a great weekend project even for a beginner. Supplies: Burda 6254 Knit Fabric from Joann Fabric Twin or Doube needle size 4.0 You can find timestamps in the description if you click through to watch on YouTube.