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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 

 

Don't laugh, I love playing Ring Fit Adventure. I struggle with the leg strap staying in place though. Even if you aren't working out with a video game this pattern is a keeper. It has a cute style, quick to sew and I show you how to add pockets. Before you cut it out watch my review. I found an error in mine that was easy to fix (if you haven't cut it out yet). Want more sewing videos? Consider liking and subscribing to my Youtube channel!  

  Last week I made the pants in this pattern. This week we make the top! This is a good beginner pattern with a mod style. It gives me Star Trek vibes. I give a full review at the end of the video. There are timestamps in the video if you click through to watch on YouTube.

Simple and fashionable is just my style! This Simplicity pattern is a great beginner pattern but looks interesting and current.  This week I make the pants, next week the top. I added a little pocket for my phone too, because pants without pockets... Nope.  

If you are looking for a great multi-season jacket this may be the one! This sweater can be buttoned up for a cowl neck. Left open it drapes in a flattering way. I really like this pattern! Watch at the end to see how I made some changes to the finishes that elevated the look! PS. It is a fast sew too! After wearing this a few times I decided it needed a little revision. The end of the video has that plus buttons and buttonholes.   

I love an interesting design. A little detail that makes a garment special. This pattern has it! Bonus points for it being a super quick and easy project. I made two tops this time, both from the same pattern. The black and gold one I have worn many times already. It just looks great and effortless to wear. I am sure as the temps drop the blue one will be a favorite too. It is just too warm to wear yet. Timestamps in the description on YouTube YouTube Channel Sewing With Stacy Facebook Page My TeeSpring Shop Make the shirt I am wearing in the video! 

  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.

This week's project was a one day sew!  This pattern is quick and easy and so cute on!  I made view C. The neckline and armscye are finished in bias. I deviated from the pattern (no surprise) by adding 5.5 inches to the hem, and by making it in knit instead of a woven.  I also added a pocket and only did the bias in the neckline. Because the fabric is knit, I was able to simply turn under the seam allowance and topstitch the underarm.  I've pretty much been living in this dress since the day I made it.  Highly recommend. 

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.

In last week's video, I showed how to draft a pattern from a ready-made t-shirt. This week I sew it up! I am so happy with it, I will definitely be making more! Fabric: JoAnn Fabrics Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS The sewing order is: Cutting (0:56) Sleeves (4:25) Side Seam (8:18) Finish hem edges (9:40) Neck Band (9:52) Hemming (14:41) Finished Garment (16:35) My TeeSpring Shop Sewing With Stacy Facebook Page

I get over myself and sew up this pattern I altered and cut out a few months ago. I show my preferred elastic technique. Here is the alteration video for this pattern Here is the other undies pattern (Simplicity 8229) video. Pattern: Butterick 6031 Fabric: Cotton knit from JoAnn Fabrics Elastic: Picot Edge from https://www.sewsassy.com/LingerieProducts/lingerie-elastic.html Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Click through to YouTube to find the timestamps for the video.

It feels so good to be back at the sewing machine. I am sewing up my stash while social distancing. This week we will make Simplicity 1463. The fabric and pattern are both currently available. The fun fern fabric came from JoAnn Fabrics. If you click through to watch the video on youtube there are timestamps in the description. Sewing Machine: Bernina 770 QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS

This fast project takes a t-shirt you already have and about a half yard of fabric depending on the size. For this dress, I used a size 10/12 child's t-shirt and a half yard of 60" wide knit fabric. Options: If you choose to use a cotton woven fabric you will need the skirt length twice for this size or larger to get enough gathers. A baby size could literally use a 1/4 yard of fabric or less. This project only took about 30 minutes. TeeSpring Shop

Sew with me a basic pair of underwear! This time we sew up Simplicity 8229. I will show you all the basics of construction and what I did and didn't like about the pattern and things I would change for the next sewing. * If you are sewing along with me, consider cutting the elastic shorter than the pattern recommends. See the end of the video for a full explanation. If you click through to YouTube The video description has clickable timestamps. Pattern changes (:15) Tracing off sizes (2:11) Cutting out(2:49) Finish edge of lining (3:07) Pinning lining for a hidden seam (3:37) Side seams (7:12) Undies before elastic (8:46) Measuring elastic (9:38) Pinning elastic and quartering (12:32) Serging elastic (16:21) Pinning elastic for topstitch (21:58) Testing topstitch settings (22:35) Finished garment and what I would change (24:17) Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Pattern: Simplicity 8229 The fabric and pattern are from JoAnn Fabric...

The baby clothes collection continues this week with a set of knit leggings and t-shirts. Learn about the simple construction of the pants and tops plus deciphering the pattern instructions and sewing in snaps. I also do a quick tutorial on the set-in snaps using setting pliers. Project details:             Pattern Simplicity 8706             Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics             Notions from Hobby Lobby             Sewing machine: Bernina 770 QEE             Overlock machine: Bernina 334ds If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description to help you find the parts you need. The little shirts have snaps at the neckline to make it easier to d...

It is spring and I want cute new clothes! This week I made a floral t-shirt with lace sleeves. So make some tea and sew with me!  A few details about this project: pattern: Vogue 9057 (Marcy Tilton R10066) fabric from JoAnn's Fabric I used the decorative edge of the lace to finish the sleeve instead of hemming it. Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE Overlock/Serger: Bernina 334DS You can see the step-by-step video for cutting out here. You can see the step-by-step video for sewing here. See other sewing related videos here:  Sews2Reap YouTube Channel Music in the video: Onion Capers Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I made a fast liquid lame' shirt for my sis this week. The project took just less than 2 hours actual time to complete including pattern prep. A few details about this project: pattern: Vogue 9057 (Marcy Tilton R10066) fabric from JoAnn's Fabric: liquid lame' knit I did not hem the sleeve or bottom of the shirt because it made the hem bulky and it would not drape softly. This fabric is knit and does not fray. Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE Want to see more sewing videos? Check out my Youtube channel. Interested in learning more about essential oils? Click here.