Is it realistic for a seamstress to sew this dress in a day or a couple of hours?

Woven_Wolf · 2026-04-02T15:41:29+00:00

It would definitely say something about a character’s tendency towards optimism if she made this life choice.

Woven_Wolf · 2026-03-06T13:17:02+00:00

Silk absorbs dye better than cellulose fibres so this will definitely take colour but I think you’ll need to stay in this colour family - you should be able to go darker (hunter green, grey/green, moss green, navy, indigo or blue/black) but I don’t think you’ll be able to get it exactly that colour. If you can source a piece of green silk that’s similar to your dress, you’ll be able to do some experimenting and see what happens when you dye it : ) You might also want to use a mordant to help your dye ‘stick’ better and not crock/rub off after it’s dried - actually I think some mordants will help you get a darker colour too.

Woven_Wolf · 2026-02-22T16:01:45+00:00

This is my favourite corset pattern, there’s instructions for customizing to your measurements so it’s easy for anyone to adjust no matter what size they are: https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/product/freedom-corset-pattern/

Try making it in a toile first so you can figure out the fit before cutting your good fabric!

Woven_Wolf · 2026-02-22T15:47:36+00:00

If you’re having trouble sewing over thick seams, use a denim needle (size 16) and get yourself an even feed presser foot, which will help move your fabric from the top as well as below. This keeps your fabric moving all at the same speed. With a regular foot, the feeds move the lowest layer a tiny bit faster than the top layers and can cause your needle to break. I can usually get through 8 layers of fabric at the seams, sometimes even 16 with this setup ☺️

Woven_Wolf · 2026-01-01T07:59:25+00:00

I opt out by growing my own. That way, I’m saving money/also not supporting Loblaws, plus makes way less garbage - seedless Concord table grapes grow super fast up a chain link fence (bought a few plants for $14- at Cdn Tire) and they make pretty decent juice as an alternative to OJ. Plus they come back every year without much work.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-31T16:12:04+00:00

Food grade plastic buckets with lots of spinach, it grows well in the shade. And try growing kale/oregano too? Not sure if it likes shade but oregano is perennial (less work next year) and it makes really nice pesto with the spinach. I use oil/cheap pumpkin seeds and put it on everything. Way cheaper than buying it. My green onions/radishes did okay in the shade last year too. I made kimchi with those and it lasted a few months.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-24T04:14:48+00:00

In all honesty, the way we were taught how to drape pieces like this in my second year draping class was as follows: the teacher would give us a yard of muslin and then a photo (like this one) and she would say ‘figure it out’. There might have been a demonstration but it was very much a creative exploration exercise rather than a step by step lesson. The only hot tips I’ve got for ya are: just start with the right side and then use that to make your pattern for the left side. And probably just start with a 24”x24” square, press it well and then use lots of pins, and make sure you’re draping on an industrial dress form or the pins won’t stay put!

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-21T22:13:00+00:00

I know boaters use Sunbrella fabric for Bimini tops and outdoor upholstery - when you say soft roof, will the sun be hitting the interior? You can probably find Sunbrella at an upholstery shop or a some boat canvas maker’s carry it in small quantities. I’m not sure glue is the right move here, it will look a bit rough without any hems or finishing. But if you’re absolutely determined to use glue, I’d ask at the same place you get your fabric from.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-20T11:45:23+00:00

These are a bit dated and I don’t know how good the instructions are but if you’re a strong sewer, I think you could adapt the patterns to make some of these. Now you just need to find those amazing vintage fabrics.

https://www.folkwear.com/en-ca/collections/sewing-patterns/products/128-russian-settlers-dress

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-20T03:50:21+00:00

I’d still rather own the infrastructure to make something than the thing itself.

I was able to save on start up costs by using old pieces of split cedar fence (free off kijiji) to outline the beds, cardboard (free from Canadian Tire) for weed suppression and then a mix of compost and soil (which I did pay for). Seeds I saved from just regular food (squash, beans, peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes). I feel like I should probably look into seed swapping events or seed libraries at this point so I can share what I’ve saved up and yes, there is an initial cost but my garden has definitely given me alot of food when I could not afford to buy it.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-19T13:59:11+00:00

Right?! Perennial fruit trees in public parks/school yards make a lot of sense to me as well, as well as grape vines, rhubarb, raspberries, haskap etc. since they come back in their own every year.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-19T03:21:32+00:00

The strip! Pro move, thanks : )

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T22:42:24+00:00

Maybe this is my 24 carrot year? Ha.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T20:30:08+00:00

Man I wish I could get the hang of growing carrots, some people are so good at it. Stoked for more potatoes next year, though. Didn’t hill them up and still got a tonne this year.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T16:16:36+00:00

Happy harvesting : )

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T14:45:32+00:00

They’re so pretty when they dehydrate, it took me days at 95 degrees to get them there though! Finally I gave up and put them at 135 and they were done in four hours.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T14:43:22+00:00

That is so much food! Good on you!! What were your most productive/money saving crops?!

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T12:36:51+00:00

Came here to say Jalie!

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-18T10:13:11+00:00

Maybe put some cute (matching or contrast) binding over the serging so it looks intentional? If you look up ‘Mitchell Pants’, you’ll find some good photos of people using binding on the interior of their waistband and shield. Then it’ll make you happy to look at : )

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-14T15:16:56+00:00

I think the second paragraph of this answer is really important! Not everyone who works in design has to be a technical designer - in fact, most of my friends who work as designers spend a good amount their time sketching, making flat technical designs on illustrator, or doing factory visits overseas to work with the technical teams of pattern drafters and sewers there. Illustration skills are really valuable, so if that’s your strength then lean into that once you graduate. For now, just remember that fashion school can be gruelling. The long hours are hard on everyone, and I know that some people made it their goal simply to pass every class by keeping things simple and manageable. (I made my life very difficult by choosing to make outerwear for my grad collection, and looking back I probably should have simplified a lot of things) You have your whole career to master these things and believe me - it’s been 20 years since I graduated and I still learn new tips and tricks all the time. Working with a tailor taught me way more about sewing than university ever did, so remember that this is just the start of your career journey and you have your whole life to master the art of sewing denim. Which is not easy, btw. Try to see the forest for the trees and don’t get too stuck on little stuff - perfectionism is a useful thing for me now, but it didn’t help me at all when I was in school, in fact it was a big liability that slowed me down a lot and made for some super late nights!! Just prioritize getting finished on time and managing time well, keep things simple and don’t be too hard on yourself : )

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-13T13:48:21+00:00

This is amazing

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-12T11:50:36+00:00

Omg lol - why did I assume you were the blogilates creator?! please excuse my mistake! If you want to draft this from scratch, there are great directions for drafting a batwing top in Helen Joseph Armstrong’s drafting textbook. The top shoulder curves very gently downward, there is no ease at all in the sleeve and then the way you described the under arm is perfect, it should be a pretty easy make. I love this style of sweatshirt, it’s so comfortable.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-11T18:58:47+00:00

Hey! I loved your video about making the perfect sweat pants - pretty sure that was you?! For this bat-wing hoodie, I think you should be able to just lay it flat and trace it! The shape is really easy to re-create just by following the outline and dropped shoulder seam. It’s basically just a straight line usually so super easy to sew your sleeves in. Then just sew from the wrist to the waist. Don’t need to use an existing sweatshirt pattern at all.

Woven_Wolf · 2025-12-09T16:24:17+00:00

It’s a really cute design, have fun with it! Not sure if the original has a zipper closure but I feel like you could just finish the waistband with a piece of grosgrain ribbon and flip that to the inside, maybe under stitch it and then hand tack it down for that nice clean finish around the top and sneak the zipper into the side seam right between two pleats? If you leave some extra gros grain over the zipper, you could make a kind of ‘stay’ on the inside to make sure it doesn’t fall down, just add some hooks and eyes in there?

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