3 Quick Upcycles! Come thrift with me!

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11 ай бұрын

Hang out with me and my friend Terry as she takes me thrifting in Comox, BC, then see the quick ways that I fix the details and the fit of my three fabulous finds!
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@CatherineSews 2 ай бұрын

I’m so sad to say that my awesome thrifting pal, Terry, has passed away. She was a positive force in life, even as she passed. I’m so blessed that we were able to make this video together. We had such a fun day. It’s hard to believe she’s gone. Rest in peace, Terry.

@siusaidhchaimbeul5499 Ай бұрын

Condolences on the loss of your friend.

@CatherineSews Ай бұрын

@@siusaidhchaimbeul5499 thank you. She was a very special lady.

@mcremex827 25 күн бұрын

So sorry for your loss. She seemed really full of life. Glad you had a fun day together before she moved on…

@user-mm1ko4hd8b 4 ай бұрын

I truly enjoy your approach to viewers as the friend next door. Your tips and approach to modifications are logical and concise. Thank you for sharing your alteration expertise.

@mymagicword 11 ай бұрын

You are the BEST teacher! Thank you for encouraging us to hang in there with the gusset section…it WAS easier to understand toward the end. (A video on adding gussets alone might be a great idea.) I loved everything about this video. So many helpful tips! Thanks Catherine!!

@Sharon-pb7so 6 ай бұрын

Darn you, Catherine! I'm a quilter who sewed many garments in my past life and pretty much quilt exclusively these days. Now I'm going to go to the thrift store and see what I can find to play with and give new life to just because I want to see what I can do. It's ALL your fault. I've been binge watching you as I suffer through a binge of sciatica and you've earned a new subscriber. I'm still not sure how you landed on my home page so we'll call it serendipity. Thanks a lot, I think. 😂

@CatherineSews 6 ай бұрын

🤣 I’m so happy to have you (reluctantly) on board! I hope your sciatica eases up so you can go thrifting. I sometimes get sciatica too and it’s miserable. For me, yoga helps a lot as does a foam roller. I wish you well!!

@beverlyosborn5240 8 күн бұрын

Ohh sorry about your friend you are always so gracious calm and informative. Thanks for sharing 👍🧵🌺💃🏽

@lilaholland5764 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos. You are my go to person for upcycle inspiration. Thank you for interacting & speaking to your watchers in a normal manner. I went thrift shopping specifically for linen items this week & came home with a gorgeous 100% linen jacket that only needs cuffs removed, sleeves shortened, & cuffs reattached. Two pairs of very nice linen pants, one of which needs no adjustments & a coordinating top that is perfect. Linen is soo expensive but I love it. Again thank for the inspiration❣️🪡🧵

@prosie1968 11 ай бұрын

I love the upcycling you bring! I always look at the possibilities of a garment and never assume that the thing is the thing but what can it be. You always do it so well and give great tips. Thanks!

@anneard1674 11 ай бұрын

my hubby of 55 years died last year and one granddaughter was especially close to him... I have a green top like you used from his AF years I think I will fix for her like you did!

@SewJoyful 11 ай бұрын

The black lace refit is perfection!

@janeallen5969 11 ай бұрын

Love what you did with the black lace. Totally different look! The changes to the upper sleeve is perfect. The lower edge is much better. All three are great. Taking the red belt off was such an improvement! Liked sewing down the darts too.

@helenablignaut662 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I can't pick a favourite this time. They are all gorgeous. Your videos always make me want to jump up and start sewing 😊

@myriamduke7775 11 ай бұрын

Hi Catherine, I love your channel. You were at one of my favourite thrift stores in Comox. I live on the island in Campbell River . I love to sew and I volunteer for a program for people with special needs who also love to sew. For myself I hardly ever buy new clothes, I thrift and remake clothes all the time. I also sew for friends, recently a friend gave me some vintage tablecloths, so I made a top for her out of one of the table cloths. I copied the pattern for her from another top that she had. Watching you gave me the courage and confidence to do it. Thank you so much. Keep on sewing.😊

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

I really should start an award for Super Sweet Comment of the Week!! You’d be this week’s winner! Your kind words, your passion for sewing and everything you do for your community are all very inspiring. Thank you so much.

@magpie3571 9 ай бұрын

The cream lace tank at 3 minutes is so beautiful. I have one and have worn it with so many things. I have a lot of different color tanks, and this goes over them so nicely.

@acmiller22 10 ай бұрын

Watching y'all shop together was like watching my mom and grandmother shop together. It was adorable!

@Victorialands 8 ай бұрын

You’re so talented… just a joy to watch and see what you create.

@maryalgar8779 10 ай бұрын

The black lace blouse with a long black skirt would be so elegant.

@theresaromatowski9536 11 ай бұрын

I loved the change on the red top. The sleeve cap is so much neater. Thank you for having your hair up. It let's me see the neckline area so much better. I love your long hair, but not when I'm trying to see the areas to restyle. You look adorable in both styles. Keep restyling and blessings to you.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@carolmarlatt3834 9 ай бұрын

What fun! I alway learn something from each of your videos. Thanks ❤

@katieduffy593 11 ай бұрын

It's a red letter day when you upload a video Catherine!

@Andyscrap 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Giving me great ideas❤

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Yay! That was my hope for this video!

@nancywhitney4462 11 ай бұрын

So glad you showed how to alter the arm of the lace top. I have big shoulders and arms and can rarely find a button up shirt that fits me. Maybe you can do another video on that?

@normacooper6377 11 ай бұрын

Sweet to have women friends who share an interest with you. Thanks for sharing your projects.

@katiegasson6259 9 ай бұрын

Wow I loved the red top , really suits you, the adjustments to that were fun. The black lace, oh transformed !! Ive made some lace choli tops for bellydance, yes it is very forgiving, I loved your tip on the less bulky seams, thats a clever idea. Thank you 🥰

@sharongallagher3443 4 ай бұрын

Like the changes made to the red top.

@bonniecrowe1531 11 ай бұрын

The lace one came out so pretty.

@LaineyBug2020 11 ай бұрын

I realllly love the red top!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Oh, thanks! Me too!

@carmenfeliciano5035 8 ай бұрын

You did a very good job fixing all those blouses love it ❤

@MrB_and_me 11 ай бұрын

Always fun to watch your videos!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy them!

@angelamajor4034 11 ай бұрын

I just love to watch and learn how you perfectly handle refitting garments to make them exactly right for your body! Awesome work!

@annholmes9650 8 ай бұрын

Excellent makeover, love what you have done with all 3 tops. X x x

@ricktoth4713 11 ай бұрын

Great show Catherine. I especially love seeing my cute sister Terry!💕

@stitchann 9 ай бұрын

You did a beautiful job on all three. Not sure I know which one I like the best.

@sharongallagher3443 4 ай бұрын

Black lace now fits well.

@KarenMcNeil-en2fn 11 ай бұрын

You are so clever at up-cycling!

@sandychilese2893 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Catherine. Watching your videos have given me the confidence to try fitting my own wardrobe. This one in particular.

@patriciaannradford8701 11 ай бұрын

I love that store. Hi Terry.

@Maplecook 11 ай бұрын

Comox! Wooooooot!!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Comox is such a nice town! I had such a great time!

@Maplecook 11 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews Oh, hey! I don't know if it interests you or not, but I just uploaded a Japanese lesson on the other channel, eh? I figure there's a chance you might be interested, because you have Japanese family. =)

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

@@Maplecook oh, cool! I’ll check it out!

@Maplecook 11 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews Thanks! Because it's my OTHER channel, I don't really care what happens to it...but then again, I'm quite curious to see if it attracts any viewers at all. lol

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

@@Maplecook I haven't looked at your other channel in so long, I forgot what it's called!

@TheSuspira666 10 ай бұрын

The way you did black lace top is what I need to do with all my tops, I'm very short and all tops, in order to fit my shoulders have that wide gap under arm, and sleeves are always too long, and the gusset, well I am glad I learned that part. Thanks!!!

@jeanmerritt8692 7 ай бұрын

I’m in Victoria and love seeing you Thrifting in Comox. I’m on the same wave length, always trying to figure out a transition that makes the garment perfect for me. Thanks for sharing your talent. ❤

@suno8911 4 ай бұрын

I’m a master gusseter! I usually find enough fabric in the garment itself yo use. Most often I take from the length because I seem to prefer wearing my tops tucked into pants and skirts, but I’ve also made use of pockets or pocket linings, sleeve fullness or length, pleats and gathers, or the inside of a yoke. You can replace most of these with other fabrics and fusables -if need be- and even when a pattern ends up being sidewways it is hardly ever noticeable. So gratifying!

@pamelahill7164 11 ай бұрын

Could you do a tutorial on how to know what to do and how to make sure your cutting and remaking a new sleeve that will fit into your redone garment ?

@mammastreed5070 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Three wins! I love the red & black ones! Those colors look great on you as well! The lace one is beautiful! Nice find!

@kathyteague829 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! Love all of them!

@anabelzunegui 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see the lace top with a skin toned top inside. The lace is so beautiful I’d love to be able to see it all. Great Job! 🥰

@lunaatanasova776 Ай бұрын

I believe this funny little thing is for hold the scarf or kind of belt (this top is look like Japanese, or Korean )

@susanpoindexter1635 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! I expect this of a good Canadiana girl 🦆 from B.C.

@danafoppiano7203 7 ай бұрын

You are amazing and gifted! Great video😊

@macoeur1122 11 ай бұрын

Three for three!

@nancyingram966 10 ай бұрын

Catherine, you never fail to impress me. Love all your videos!

@bun04y 11 ай бұрын

They all turned out great! I can't wait until I can go thrifting. Right now I have a patio cushion recovering job for my neighbor that has been on hold while I recover from surgery...so as soon as I get that done I'm heading to the thrift stores so I can find some items for my vacation next summer! I want to find an entire purple wardrobe for my trip. lol! It is so nice that one of our thrift stores arranges everything by color. 😁

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

So cute! Choosing just one colour for a travel wardrobe is a great idea!

@user-nw9dy6wv3j 11 ай бұрын

Great video as always! We don't have anything comparable in the UK. If you have any advice on converting a top with batwing sleeves to normal sleeves that would be much appreciated X

@annholmes9650 8 ай бұрын

Loved all 3 makeovers, but the lace is spectacular! Thanks for sharing with us x xxx

@jeanfeller4961 11 ай бұрын

Great job! I love these videos.

@matrixmom3300 11 ай бұрын

I will have to rewatch the lace one again! lol. I was trying to make a sleeve bigger a while back (in the same manner as yours) and could not figure it out and ended donating the garment. Thanks for your expertise! I think I know what I was doing wrong.....I was sewing down the edge of the gusset, not following the sleeve seam

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Oh, yes, that’s an important thing to note! I know the lace is hard to see in the video, but hopefully my little drawings help. So glad if you feel like you understand it better now!

@Hremo_158 11 ай бұрын

Love the Black Lace Top! You certainly have Patience!! I just cut those tags as close to the seam as I can, and color them with a Marker to match. 😂

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

That’s actually really smart! 😂😂

@ArlenePMCM 11 ай бұрын

Love them all but that black lace is gorgeous. You look lovely in each one :)

@doriscassan6996 11 ай бұрын

That was sewing magic, that the enlarged lace sleeve still fit into the decreased armhole!! Love the neckline on that top. So pretty. With the red top, I wondered if I would have top stitched the placket closed to make it definitely not gape, and also make it easy to sew on the (now) fake buttons. Then I thought, you probably didn't want to see the top stitching. I also think that a flat button would lie down better. On the gingham top, I think that waist seam was meant to create a little (very little) peplum effect, for short waisted people? I love your upcycling videos and you are so brave, cutting into them! Inspiring!!

@themamachar 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. Thank you for sharing your projects with us. God bless.

@sarahferrell5458 11 ай бұрын

These are great! Thanks for sharing.

@sarahferrell5458 11 ай бұрын

Oh, and Terry sure seems neat 😊

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

@@sarahferrell5458 isn’t she fun!? We had a great time!

@LaineyBug2020 11 ай бұрын

Oooh, I wonder what the lace top under the red top would look like! Then you could let the top hang open a bit to see the scalloped lace neckline!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Oh, that is such a good idea! I’ll try that!

@warwickshirewolfpack 8 ай бұрын

Great video, I'm always on the look out for upcycling in charity shops. Sometimes buy an item just for the buttons. I'm looking for cheap cushion covers at the moment to make sturdy tote bags for my art materials

@QueenAmethyst55 11 ай бұрын

Amazing transformations Catherine. The black top is gorgeous. 😊

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Right!? The black top is fit for a Queen! 😍

@QueenAmethyst55 11 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews😂

@lindaberg1695 10 ай бұрын

Great video! love watching here in Vancouver! While I am 100% sewing machine challenged I enjoyed the video! I hope you make more of them!

@SBL1932 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are amazing

@kriskeuler4455 11 ай бұрын

I love shopping at 2nd hand shops too 🥰love all your finds and make overs🥰love your style ❤❤❤

@MotifMusicStudios 11 ай бұрын

Love this SO much! Terry is one of my favourite people!

@loreleig5062 11 ай бұрын

Very informative as always. All the refashions are great. You look awesome in red!

@haydeenunn4372 10 ай бұрын

Those projects were great! I loved the gusset idea.

@annabuther923 11 ай бұрын

Txs for GR8 vids. You are so talented. Headed to my closet for ideas ☺️

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful to hear!

@marissabyrum5900 11 ай бұрын

So, I found a pattern that looks similar to that black and red shirt with the funny little horizontal tab in the middle. I think it was a fashion trend from the high street that was in style briefly. The pattern is Simplicity R10184. I don't have the pattern so I don't know when it was released, but perhaps this pattern was also coming off the trend. 🤷 Just happened to run across it in my constant pattern search. ☺️😊

@mjdevorick8404 11 ай бұрын

Great video! You are always so inspiring.

@gerdiemyburgh8726 11 ай бұрын

I luv your thrifting and the ideas you have with everthing

@marshasetering3143 11 ай бұрын

These upcycles came out great!!

@TM-fr4si 11 ай бұрын

I love to shop at that thrift store, maybe I'll see you there sometime. Keep up the good work, love your channel.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Definitely come up and say hi if you ever see me in the thrift store! 😍

@CMeyer-ut3dd 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this one! The whole gusset to improve that arm was so helpful. And taking out those tags, duh! Is there a way to make a sleeve longer with some kind of trim?

@arvettadelashmit9337 11 ай бұрын

I love the red top on you. Plus, the black lace is very nice on you.

@sharonwisinger5162 4 ай бұрын

Will you please do a video on how to make a top or top of a dress higher and smaller in the top back? I have small shoulders and a hump on bottom of neck. Around bust I am large. Many shirts are too low in back and unflattering. I’m sure many women have this issue. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for your videos!

@user-fl9wr8gq9j 8 ай бұрын

Красиво получилось.😊❤

@judih.8754 11 ай бұрын

Very ambitious projects. I like the red one but probably would have shortened it a bit. The black lace is stunning!

@lynmcnorton9627 11 ай бұрын

I always thought the loops were for tucking around your bra to keep the top in place 😮

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Lingerie carriers are much smaller and they snap in place. Maybe I’ll do a short video on them!

@lindabrotherton1225 11 ай бұрын

You look so summere 😊

@Fuzzer227 11 ай бұрын

Great fun to watch and learn. I might benefit from more deliberate slower😂 demo of putting in underarm gusset. Also still trying to figure how you so quickly cut the new sleeve shape:) anyway thanks for all you do! I too love thrift stores. Enjoying your videos.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

I know that lace gusset was hard to see. I hope my little drawings helped a bit?

@Skmakia 3 ай бұрын

Like it sleevles

@udhe4421 11 ай бұрын

It was so funny when u were poking out ur hands of the lace., at the last outfit. Meanwhile I don't seem a difference in the volume. And I really wanna follow u! Pls fix it! Tia

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Oh no, really!? I went through it with headphones on and it seemed like the volume was fine! I’ll try to get a new mic for next time.

@altaroberts5105 11 ай бұрын

I would like to try to make a top on the bias. However, there seems to be a right way of laying out the pattern on the fabric - besides just laying the pieces on the diagonal. Something about not laying them out in parallel? Could you do a video on that? Most videos on the subject does not cover that aspect and those that does not give really clear explanations.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Hmmmm, that is a great idea for a video! Bias is such a wonderful, mysterious tool for designers. So, I’m in! It might take a while for me to get to it, but I’ll put it at the top of my To Do list! Thanks for the suggestion!

@altaroberts5105 11 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews Thanks. Your explanations are always clear.

@mikeandhollybolduc5258 11 ай бұрын

These were awesome upcycles!! I have learned so much from your videos. Is there anyway you could do one? Were you show how to make a Neckline smaller by adjusting the shoulders? Thank you so much.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! If you adjust the neckline through the shoulders, then you have to adjust the armholes and sleeves too, so that wouldn’t be my preferred method. Have you seen the video I did on making necklines smaller? There are a few easier ways there.

@JosieStev 6 ай бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼

@doudou53d44 11 ай бұрын

I loved the red piece. Looks so asian 👍😎🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺

@CrojoJojo 2 ай бұрын

So sorry about your friend 😢

@CatherineSews 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. She was a special lady.

@dianeroome972 11 ай бұрын

Cathrine! I always love the projects you teach us. But I am confused. Do you live on Vancouver Island? I'm in Duncan. We are almost neighbours.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

I live in the Lower Mainland, but I come to Duncan every summer! There’s great thrifting there!

@dianeroome972 11 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews Wow. I had no idea you were close by. Yah internet. I have recommended you on multiple channels. Someone once asked, who do you follow and a few ppl knew about you. When you cut and remodel sweaters, that is so educational...

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

@@dianeroome972 thanks so much, Diane! I really appreciate the feedback and the support!

@sylviamaxwell504 11 ай бұрын

Hello creative upcycle lady😂❤🎉

@bonniecrowe1531 11 ай бұрын

Can you show us how to install Chucky snaps into twill/denim? I want to make a waist band for a skirt that is adjustable. Lots of snaps all the way around.

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bonnie, what the heck are Chucky snaps? Lol, so intriguing! I just Googled it and can't find anything! I need to know! I'm just editing a video where I install bachelor buttons, so hopefully that helps.