I have piles of clothing to alter due to weight loss, so this type of video is especially useful for me. Thanks for talking it through in detail. You are a gifted teacher who comes across like a friend. 🤗
@BriaMason-x8l
Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite kind of video! I love watching your creativity and seeing what you do with each dress. :) Watching your videos has inspired me to improve my sewing by being more patient and persevering! Thank you for making these!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks Bria! That's awesome to hear!
@dhendrickson4820
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again for another great inspiration. I see so many sleeveless dresses but want to cover my upper arms and really would love to see how to make a sheer sleeve add on for the summer. Thank you
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a great idea. I'll keep an eye out for a good example for this alteration. Thanks!
@theresaanndiaz3179
Жыл бұрын
I use safety pins instead of straight pins when I'm resizing something so they don't slip out or stick me. I have a friend who uses safety pins instead straight pins for everything, she said, she misplaced her pins, used safety pins instead and never looked back.
@mary-louw2946
Жыл бұрын
Wow, Catherine, I love how all 3 dresses turned out! I especially love how that 'potato sack' dress turned into such a cute, casual, flattering dress.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Oh, thanks Lou! Maybe that'll be the one I wear for our Mothers Day get together ❤️
@eeddoosshh
Жыл бұрын
Wow, you did not only "fix" the dresses, but literally upgraded them! Your additions & alterations truly elevated the looks! My favorite is the last one, although it was the most work =) great work as always, way to go! ☀️
@haydeenunn4372
Жыл бұрын
I loved all three fixes! The last one I would have made into a reversible dress with the lining in between.
@katherinekelly5380
4 ай бұрын
That’s what I was thinking as well - love reversible dresses and shells for vacation for more looks with fewer clothes - these two sheer patterns are both pretty and both would have looked better without the design on the inside fabric bleeding through
@judithritner9696
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching your creative process! You always inspire me.🤗 I just came home from a doctors appointment, and go right by my favorite thrift store. Boy did I score, no dresses this time but 3 pairs of oversized linen pants to be remade. Also one of the pairs of pants has a matching hooded top. I also found these fantastic Turkish cotton pants. One fits as is, the other is oversized and will be modified. I like the “lagenlook” style, and these will make wonderful pants for layering. Because of all your detailed instruction, I am brave enough to remake them and have lovely linen pants for a few dollars. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, experience, and creativity. I always look forward to your next video🤗❤️
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing score! Yay you!!
@annholmes9650
Жыл бұрын
You are fabulous, I just love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. I am 76 and thought 'new it all' but your videos have given me great tips. Would you like a short holiday by the North Yorkshire Coast to sort me out, lol. Thank you my dear x x x
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Haha, yes! That sounds like a fabulous holiday, lol. Thanks for watching and for your sweet comment!
@sallyescrader1434
Жыл бұрын
When you’ve visited Ann in North Yorkshire (!), you’ll have to pop down to Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia so we can go thrifting together!! The Norfolk Broads are definitely worth a visit - especially on a narrowboat or barge!! Absolutely love your work. I always learn something new despite sewing for over 50 years! Wish you were my neighbour!!
@susanstewart1402
Жыл бұрын
I think I am the only one but .. I loved the 2 layer georgette print dress as it was. The interplay of the prints is unique, beautiful, and sexy!
@AngelaWoolsey
Жыл бұрын
All three dresses look great!!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Angela! So nice to hear!
@susanharber6488
Ай бұрын
I am still catching up on all your precious videos and having a blast. The shirt tails on the shorter dress were perfect for the fabric and style. Any longer wouldn’t have worked (for me😜). Just genius!!
@CatherineSews
Ай бұрын
@@susanharber6488 thank you, Susan!!
@julielafontaine4500
Жыл бұрын
I love watching you Catherine. And your sisters channel is great
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Yay! That's fantastic to hear! Thanks, Julie!
@shellylemons
Жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with your knees. Lol.
@HRwoeking
Жыл бұрын
Embrace le knees!!!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks Shelly and Hanna! I'll try to be more knee positive, lol.
@helenablignaut662
Жыл бұрын
I love them all, especially your clever plan with the dress you lengthened. I also think that dress #3 was a reversible dress. It's a pitty they didn't put lining in between the two layers. Would like to learn to make one of those, if you have the time, please. 😊
@sylviamaxwell504
Жыл бұрын
That's what I thought, reversible, I had some, and they need sleeves.....oohhh I will crochet some😂🎉
@carolcarter865
Жыл бұрын
You look beautiful ❤
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Awww, thanks, Carol! So sweet!
@Sewmore
Жыл бұрын
You are amazing. They look lovely on you!
@annholmes9650
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I think the last dress is a reversible dress. I had one some years ago, great for holidays, 2dresses in one x x
@Grace_x68
Жыл бұрын
Hi Catherine, love the video. Regarding the last dress. I have a skirt that is two different see through fabrics. It's suppose to be a two way skirt but I made it into two different skirts with lining.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense! This dress was reversible too, but a lining makes more sense to me.
@susuburleson878
Жыл бұрын
These came out great! When I’m adding in a new fabric at the bottom of the garment, (like your too short casual dress) I find adding a small bit of the bottom fabric can help it look cohesive. I wondered how it would look with about 1/4” -1/2” of the floral around the bottom of the sleeves, for example.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I toyed with that idea. It might be a fun addition!
@melodyryddner912
Жыл бұрын
Nice job
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bettymccutcheon5382
Жыл бұрын
You inspire me my Canadian sister! ♥️ your videos, especially the up cycle ones
@altaroberts5105
Жыл бұрын
Luv the first dress! I would also have bought it.
@orriesmom5769
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel! I think that you just "bought " me at least five dresses that I should be able to rehabilitate now. I just subscribed so that I won't miss any more of your magical tricks. Now I'm off to binge-watch your other videos! Thanks again!
@colleenscottcarmello5103
Жыл бұрын
nicely done. :)) That first dress doesn't seem to have any 'give' in the material. having that bit of elastic at the end of the sleeve might be an important idea.. I am with you on that one.. it is an adorable and pretty dress.. :))
@TheWillowtreeGreen
Жыл бұрын
Was that last dress meant to be reversible maybe that’s why it had two different prints, great ideas though! Also brilliant server tips!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I think it was. I'm glad you liked the serger tips!
@Silver_Threads_Sewing
Жыл бұрын
FYI… you are brilliant! This is a great video. Now I want to chop up everything in my closet! ❤
@romonaelrod7870
Жыл бұрын
I love how all 3 dresses turned out. Maybe you could make a hair scrunchie or headband out of the scrap fabric from the last dress.
@KSMP
Жыл бұрын
My dream is to be able to do thrift flipping. Your videos are so inspiring!
@PreciousMe
Жыл бұрын
Love these kinds of videos. Although I've sewed off and on my entire life, I always prefer upcycling my thrifted items, or even new bought to fit better. I'm a recent subscriber and have been binging your videos. I watched you fix the sheer top using a godet. I have a tank-style dress (not stretchy) with a high waist and then floor-length accordion pleats. It is a tad too tight in the bustline and I'm wondering what you think of trying small godets under the arm (sleeveless) at the side seams? Thanks so much. Big Hugs. Back to more of your videos! LOL
@SelenitaBR
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t see it well before you cut it, but I guess dress number 3 was a reversible dress… it could be worn both sides… I’ve got such a dress (other 2 different prints) and I can wear it 2 ways 😉 Lovely video!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you're absolutely right about that dress being reversible. Thanks for watching!
@taraiza878
Жыл бұрын
I came here to say that. I have a couple of garments like that.
@bhallmark3390
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! You really are so gifted in your sewing abilities….😊 Question: would you consider showing how to alter jeans/ pants that are way too baggy in the backside?
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, B! That jeans alteration is a challenging one, but if I can find a clever way, I'll definitely share it!
@Maplecook
Жыл бұрын
Wooooot!
@daxxydog5777
Жыл бұрын
I love all of those! I especially wouldn’t have thought of using another shirt to lengthen the one dress.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
So glad you like them! Thanks!
@mammastreed5070
Жыл бұрын
Those all turned out lovely! I just got back from a thrifting trip with my daughter! So many projects to Refashion and create! You keep me inspired!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
So great to hear, Mamma! I love my 2 boys, but having a daughter to thrift with would be so much FUN!!
@mammastreed5070
Жыл бұрын
@@CatherineSews it is! She Lu e out of state so we have a concentrated time together. We spend one day with her husband and mine(her dad) and drive to a bigger city and do “Thriftapalooza “. So much fun! I Refashion cloths and sell them! They are all one of a kind so sizing is always a guess.
@dianevarney3744
Жыл бұрын
Thankx for the serger tail tips.👍
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
You're more than welcome! Thanks for watching!
@normacarter5532
Жыл бұрын
Catherine I just saw your UTube how to sew three PJs pants for boys at Christmas time. It looks so quick and easy and I will definitely try it out. Thanks you so much I really enjoy your all your videos and always learn something new.
@janemaber5420
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration. I have a dress that is uncomfortably short (for me and probably you). I've bought some co-ordinating fabric and will add length. Thanks to you the rest of the dress that I like will be renewed and worn.
@winterwrenn
10 ай бұрын
These videos are awesome for me, a beginner seamstress who is aspiring to go to fashion school soon! Thank you so much for being such an amazing virtual teacher as well as to your students in your class! ❤ I am also an avid thrifter which is amazing for seeing the potential for so many pieces. Super excited to work on my next project!
@belieftransformation
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful skills to learn & use; thanks for sharing! You’re so creative, as well as a great instructor! Love your finished dresses! 🤗
@debbieekes5718
Жыл бұрын
Love the tip about the serger tails. I’ve never seen that before. Boy could I have used that information yesterday.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Haha, oh dear! Sorry I missed the moment, lol. Next time!
@kriskeuler4455
Жыл бұрын
Love them all, you are amazing ❤❤❤
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Awww, thanks Kris! So glad you like the dresses!
@sallyescrader1434
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant alterations, as always! And I agree… joy is: new rotary blades! I changed mine yesterday and couldn’t believe the difference! Though it may have had something to do with hubby “borrowing” the cutter “for a minute”. Guess what he cut….?? VINYL FLOORING!!!! Aaaaaaaagh! There was nearly a murder! After a talking to, he now knows better. 😂
@ChrisMetropolis
Жыл бұрын
Um, should I assume you had that lovely wine weekend with your hubby? Or someone more fun?!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Haha, it was actually a retreat with my provincial association. A couple of them even agreed to be my videographers for the ending!
@ChrisMetropolis
Жыл бұрын
@@CatherineSews I knew it was someone more fun!
@suzanne8216
Жыл бұрын
😍 Love, love, LOVE everything about this video!! Subscribing!
@mylighthouse888
Жыл бұрын
Oh My Lord! You are such a Blessing!!! Thank you for sharing your spectacular creativity! Love and Light to All here.🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈💜🙏🏼
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Awww, thank you so much! That's so sweet!
@dianejohanson98
Жыл бұрын
Love all 3! Excellent job of transforming them into better fitting and styled dresses!
@familygoh3251
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos since I discovered them. So informative and useful. However the "subtitles" at the bottom obscures most part of what you are doing. I hope you can do something about it. I do enjoy your videos so much. Tqvm
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Oh, that's good for me to know! I just started adding them, thinking they'd be helpful but didn't know they get in the way. I'll have to see what I can do about that. Thanks for letting me know!
@familygoh3251
Жыл бұрын
@@CatherineSews I just found out I can turn them off by pressing the cc on the top, but thank you! I love your show ❤️
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
@@familygoh3251 oh, that's also great for me to know! Thanks for connecting 🙏 😀
@sheilaghgiddings4413
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, very clever and useful. May I ask, could you put the pins at right angles to the seam when joining the shirttails? i’ve just watched the rest of the video and realise just how very good you are. Ignore my suggestion you are far more experienced than me. I’m so pleased I’ve subscribed. Thank you!
@LadyGardener81
Жыл бұрын
Loved this and other content on tee shirts made bigger. I’m going to be binge watching the rest. Just thought about the double fabric dress. I think it’s for easy compact holiday packing. Two dresses in one. Love the idea of lining and just able to slip on or off though.
@pikachuclasico2366
Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips thanks my daughter wants to go thrifting now, you are a money saving angel
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Oh, that's great to hear! Have fun thrifting and saving!
@debmarabito2486
2 ай бұрын
Those dresses were great. My favorite is the blue with fluffy straps. But I also love how you lengthen both other dresses. I bought some this week and can’t wait to get started.
@vanessaknight7129
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your weight loss, I definitely can tell the changes. Your capris look exactly like the pattern. You actually elevated with the rope tie.
@sharonbrinders1224
Жыл бұрын
I'm inspired, thank you. I've just subscribed.
@sylviamaxwell504
Жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful, talented and fun to watch, stitching friend!!!❤🎉😂
@terryech9110
4 ай бұрын
What an inspirational video! I take ready made garments apart when they don’t suit my style but some of your additions really inspired me to think of even more alterations I could make!
@terryelizabeth2841
Жыл бұрын
Very pretty, very successful modifications. Perfect.
@tindetosenberger1442
Жыл бұрын
Video i trikovi za šivenje su veoma kreativni. Sviđa mi se. Imam primedbu na titlovani tekst. Na veoma lošem mestu je postavljeno, tako da najčešće smeta da vidim tvoj rad, koji mi je zapravo najvažniji.
@SewJoyful
Жыл бұрын
All 3 are fabulous! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 How about thrifted jeans makeover like Magnolia Pearl?
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kriss! I had to check out Magnolia Pearl. That looks like a fun project!
@ghi67
Жыл бұрын
I would sew the elastic on the outside. Will prevent any bucking in the waist.
@iluvfigs4712
Жыл бұрын
All those messy threads are there because it comes from a SWEATSHOP
@cluisap
Жыл бұрын
For the t-shirt dress, i would add some of the fabric on the leaves, that way it will look like it wasn't purposely add it.
@carolcranston471
Жыл бұрын
Looking at dress no.3, I am pretty sure that it was originally a reversible dress. I had one of these. Wore it for a wedding and reverersed it for the night do.
@countrygal3688
Жыл бұрын
Would a double needle work to sew the bottom piece onto the bottom of the gray band? (Bottom on the second dress) Good job on altering clothes to fit.
@retroredo9850
8 ай бұрын
I had bought a thrift dress like the one with 2 sheer layers. It was to be reversible I think. Its still in my stash for like 6 years!
@sandramcculloch
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. I love the verstility of these makeovers.
@sharonking8777
2 ай бұрын
The dress with two layers of print, was it reversible? I have a dress very similar.
@patriciaconlon7604
2 ай бұрын
The print is across the sewing area. I can't see what you are doing.
@escapedmind
Жыл бұрын
The last dress is actually a reversible dress. You could wear it either side out.
@lindap9079
11 ай бұрын
on dress #2, why did you use scissors to cut away the side seam rather than letting the serger do it?
@susannah1948
Жыл бұрын
Loved dresses 1 and 3 but sorry no. 2 didn’t do it for me…….
@lizz7162
Жыл бұрын
All 3 are stunning ... well done from South Africa xx
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lizz! It's awesome to know that you're watching from so far away!
@merrylmarsh9037
Жыл бұрын
3 lovely upcycles and VERY inspirational. Thank You.
@anitajonsson4379
Жыл бұрын
What an absolutely perfect success! Every single dress has been transformed into the ideal version of itself. Now you have two very lovely, romantic and feminine dresses that fit perfectly and look gorgeous on you! And, your third casual dress is shockingly different than what it was and now looks so cute , a truly adorable summer dress. I am so happy for you. You have amazing skills that make it possible to always be wearing clothes that look great and I am sure make you feel fantastic! Truly inspirational, thank you so much for this enlightening tutorial!
@deborahl.6655
Жыл бұрын
The two layered dress is a two n one dress. I used to have a couple
@jeanettehowell8906
Жыл бұрын
💕💕💕you have soothing voice with a calming effect pretty lady teaching these sewing tricks, thanks
@peggymartin3209
Жыл бұрын
Hey, greetings from Kelowna, BC! I hope you enjoyed our wineries - we have a TON of good ones! I love how your flips turned out, very well done. I was especially pleasantly surprised by the second dress that you lengthened and took in, it looks really, really good!
@ArlenePMCM
Жыл бұрын
They are all wonderful, especially the one with the shirt-tails!
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
Oh good! I'm glad you like that one. It's pretty fun to wear.
@matrixmom3300
Жыл бұрын
The alterations came out beautifully and alot of great tips...like you can use a straight stitch on stretch fabric where the line is going vertically! But I am not going to lie, I was a little lost with last dress...I will have to rewatch! Thanks again, I simply enjoy watching your videos!
@saraalicea3363
Жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks for sharing it 😊
@lisafraser2313
Жыл бұрын
Lots of inspiration in this video! And I learned a couple of things with the serger. I got one secondhand recently but only really knew how to serge the edges to prevent fraying - until today 😉 And you were in my neighbourhood! If you’re back again and want to meet for coffee or wine let me know! We could go thrifting 😊
@susanjohnson3973
Жыл бұрын
Darling re-re-makes, all three!!!💯
@juliescott4390
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to lengthen some shirts with a shirttail but wasn’t sure how. Now I know. Very helpful!
@deidrabenson361
Жыл бұрын
Thanks sooo much for sharing your expertise!❤️❤️❤️
@edithboyd5635
Жыл бұрын
Loved all three of them. Getting lots of ideas from you. Thanks for your channel.
@dinapeterson8313
Жыл бұрын
The 1st dress was meant to be longer strapped to wear it off the shoulders, that is why it was ruffled to drape so lovely over the elbows with free movement of your arms.
@CatherineSews
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. I tried it like that and the whole dress fell to the waist!
@karenjones9422
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for showing how to do these "fixes"! I would've passed these by before at the thrift store. They all look great on you!
@sngsmilesalot
Жыл бұрын
The third one was reversible!!
@jyes23.
Жыл бұрын
You just got a new subscriber!
@robertreeves2606
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so kind and caring about the fact that people are truly trying to learn how to make things work easier your lovely indeed.
@cathyswope5174
Жыл бұрын
Great flips! I did not think you could make that Tshirt dress look cute but you did!
@conniesmith9989
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Awesome fixing. 👌.
@marthabenner6528
Жыл бұрын
That's quite clever.
@susane5153
Жыл бұрын
Those were all super cute! I particularly like the way the second, casual dress turned out. Looks great on you.
@maryalgar8779
Жыл бұрын
Love them all, but especially the more "casual" one -- looks so comfy.
@doriscassan6996
Жыл бұрын
LOL the problem with short dresses is what happens when you sit down! Yes that one is a bit too short for comfort. You made it much easier to wear.
@lucilledaub5991
Жыл бұрын
Nice fix to your dresses.
@M-hc9xm
Жыл бұрын
I never would have thought of how to add a lining. I think I could do it after watching this!
@alwaysjiji7198
Жыл бұрын
They all look really Really good!
@nalabean11
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, the second one turned out much better than I thought it would. Great job!
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