How to Sew Your Own Clothes From Scratch

In this video, we will learn how to sew your own clothes from scratch! I have been sewing nearly all of my own clothes from scratch for several years now, and in this video I will be discussing my tips and tricks for how to make it work, even with limited skills and a small budget! If you have dreams of wanting to sew your own clothes from scratch, this video will help you on your way!

⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Why Make Your Own Clothes?
6:10 - Begin Simply
8:16 - Make Your Own Patterns (Maybe)
11:27 - Buying Fabric
13:13 - Don't Rush
15:21 - Focus on One Item at a Time
17:33 - Make Mock-Ups
19:32 - Balance Function with Beauty
21:13 - Don't Take Things Too Seriously
22:11 - Tips and Tricks
29:20 - Conclusion

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[mariebo]

A beginner’s sew-along video would be so much fun 😁

[suechristian-rodriguez]

Glad I listened. I have sewed for decades but at 74 this helped me reset my pace and helps give myself permission to finish up with the edwardian style blouses I have never sewn.

[SimpleGiftsFarmhouse]

I just made my first linen skirt! I made a mock up first and I did all french seams. It turned out so nice! I have been sewing for years but this is the first time I have put so much effort into the finish work.

[bryonyvaughn]

I appreciate your framing failures as learning experiences that are still cheaper than paying college tuition to learn. So true!

[aprildriesslein]

Great advice! The only one I have mixed feeling about is buying good fabric. I've made loads of things I love from thrift-store sheets and bargain-bin cotton. As long as they are natural fibers they work well. I aim to make one or two versions of something in cheap(er) fabric before making one in linen or wool, so I know I like it and know how to make it.

[E.Cerulean]

Thank youuu ! As a muslim woman who wears hijab and long dress, this is perfect, because it's sometimes hard to find exactly what I'm looking for ! I can also make beautiful dresses to wear at home (summer dresses, milkmaid dresses etc)

[monicabatesbusquets]

25:18 This is true also if you want to start doing watercolor paintings. I used to HATE It was only later I realized this was because I would use either normal printing paper or super cheap watercolor paper. But after I started using Strathmore paper I have been able to paint so much better, and I now LOVE watercolor. Just throwing that out there. 😉

[MegM]

Re: Using high quality fabric that might cost more - I am SO precious about using it wisely, and making sure I take all the extra steps and finishes, seams, mockups, everything. Spending a little more encourages me to make it the best possible, as I'd hate to waste it in any way.
I love love love my garments with french and felled seams, but if you do get a serger... It is hugely satisfying when you're on mom time and have need for speed. 👀

[anieth]

I'm with you! I have the same sewing machine I won in a raffle in 1976, a little Bernina portable. When I was learning, I did use patterns, but I had flat pattern and design and then tailoring and then became a costume designer and sewed in a sweat shop when I was a runaway teen in LA. I was 6ft tall and 90 pounds when I started sewing--buying clothes was a joke. I've always made my own clothes and the kids' costumes, and purses and underwear and everything! I only now buy linen from Europe and wool. I have to slow down by embroidering everything! Linen requires French seams, for sure. But I love the drape. I also thrift for fabric and sell all kinds of fun clothes on my Etsy store. Sewing is definitely relaxing since I do books and taxes in my "real" job.

[alexandrasmith]

I love this video ❤ Sooo many things I needed to hear don't rush, slow down, make mock ups!! I am a beginner and overwhelm my self easily by working on multiple projects at once.
Where do you like to get your linen fabric from online?

[annareneesquires]

I love your tips! I'm looking forward to your new channel! God bless you and yours

[poodlegirl]

Such great advice. I made my first dress when I was in 7th grade. I sewed my clothes all through school and when I was married and had children I made their clothes. I kind of got away from it but became a quilter and always made our drapes, curtains and house accessories. A funny thing got me back into sewing clothes last year. I took up crochet in retirement and have made a lot of cute sweaters and ponchos. I thought I should sew some skirts and slacks to match them and here I am again. I also like to remake clothes I buy in thrift stores.

[ginamommy]

That red dress is so beautiful on you.

[elisabethm]

I’m fortunate to have a pretty decent fabric stash now, but a lot of it was acquired through thrifting curtains and other large pieces. For a long time it was easy to find natural fibers, but nowadays almost all commercially available fabric is synthetic. I spent the money and time to get samples when buying online and this saves a lot of headaches when making sure the yardage is what you want.

[india]

Great tips. I have been thinking of how to elevate my everyday garment, the T-shirt. One thing I am obsessed it’s at the moment is what I think of as the Jane Austen Sleeve. A puff sleeve gathered into a Cuff. Not too puffy. Sleeve just a few inches long. Sewn together with an under sleeve, close fitting, down to the wrist. I’ve made a mock up. I going to make it in Meet Milk Jersey in two different weights but the same colour, so I can have a thinner, high quality fabric for the long sleeve, and a slightly thicker puff sleeve. And of course I am going to make other Tees with different necklines. I would like to be a fancy dresser, but I’m not!

[heyheymonika]

I'm in the process of hand sewing my first ever garment and its pretty hard lol :) but fun. I've always found it stressful to go shopping too, because of how petite I am, everything was too big for me. So I had to resort to buying clothes online but now I realize its just fast fashion so I'm trying to make my own c: thanks for the tips.

[joiab]

Hi! I'm so glad you're expanding your content - I found you from your hair videos but I want to learn to sew. No need to niche down - share everything! Thank you! You're so inspiring!

[FatimaHamedieymma]

I am really grateful to found your channel as the two main topics that you shared (haircare and sewing) are what I really searched for and also others natural and healthy lifesfyle ❤

[allmypretties]

I haven’t seen in 20 years but I’m about to start back. I have trouble finding clothes that fit and look nice. Thank you so much for this video! I love everything about it.

[missingallmymarbles]

Yay for improv sewing tools! I had to get creative in college since I couldn’t bring all my sewing tools and supplies with me. Sewing was my way to decompress after the demanding engineering program I was in. I’ve been sewing since I was two (my family has had quite a few professional seamstresses).

Linen is the ultimate luxury fabric for me-even more than silk. I also try to plan mockups to be potentially wearable but don’t stress over them.

Always prewash your fabric!

HAVE FUN!