• Email
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • START HERE
  • Tops
    • Butterick
    • Simplicity
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Patterns by Gertie
    • View All
  • Dresses
    • Butterick
    • McCall’s
    • Vintage Vogue
    • Simplicity
    • Colette Patterns
    • Patterns by Gertie
    • View All
  • Skirts
    • Tribe Patterns
    • Self Drafted
    • View All
  • Outerwear
    • Butterick
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Papercut
    • View All
  • Lingerie
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Vintage Pattern Selector
    • View All
  • Accessories
    • McCall’s
    • Self Drafted
    • View All
  • Bust Adjustments
    • Darts
    • Gathers
    • Princess Seams
    • View All
  • Techniques & Tips
    • Pattern Drafting
    • Machine Techniques
    • Hand Sewing
    • Other Tips
    • Resource Lists
    • Tools
    • View All

Vintage on Tap

  • START HERE
  • Tops
    • Butterick
    • Simplicity
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Patterns by Gertie
    • View All
  • Dresses
    • Butterick
    • McCall’s
    • Vintage Vogue
    • Simplicity
    • Colette Patterns
    • Patterns by Gertie
    • View All
  • Skirts
    • Tribe Patterns
    • Self Drafted
    • View All
  • Outerwear
    • Butterick
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Papercut
    • View All
  • Lingerie
    • Seamwork Magazine
    • Vintage Pattern Selector
    • View All
  • Accessories
    • McCall’s
    • Self Drafted
    • View All
  • Bust Adjustments
    • Darts
    • Gathers
    • Princess Seams
    • View All
  • Techniques & Tips
    • Pattern Drafting
    • Machine Techniques
    • Hand Sewing
    • Other Tips
    • Resource Lists
    • Tools
    • View All
    • Email
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

pattern review

The Billie Collection by The Fold Line | Vintage on Tap

The Billie Collection Skirt by The Fold Line

Footer

This blouse was NOT easy to get right ๐Ÿคช Even wi This blouse was NOT easy to get right ๐Ÿคช Even with 20+ years sewing, it was still a mess!โ โ 
โ โ 
If you're watching my Insta Stories (which I'm sure you are, right??) then you know I had *insane* struggles attempting to get this blouse to fit correctly ๐Ÿคฏโ โ 
โ โ 
A few of the issues included:โ โ 
โ โ 
๐Ÿค” The darts being a hot mess after doing an FBA.โ โ 
๐Ÿค”The bust point *never* being in the right position, even with multiple adjustments.โ โ 
๐Ÿค”Even after doing an *ample* FBA, the center front *NEVEEEERRRR* matched correctly. โ โ 
โ โ 
I shit you not-- it was a 15 hour ordeal. And I'm experienced! โ โ 
โ โ 
There is absolutely a point where you just have to call it done and move on. And I did. โ โ 
โ โ 
But the sewing video afterwards... *chef's kiss* โ โ 
โ โ 
That one came together like tea and honey (or peanut butter and jelly ๐Ÿฅช!)โ โ 
โ โ 
Go check out the sewing walk through video, which shows you step-by-step how to stitch this vintage 1950s peplum together! โ โ 
โ โ 
Lots of love (and 15h of fitting!) went into it, and I would love to know what you think ๐Ÿ˜˜ Would you make this blouse?โ โ 
โ โ 
โ โ 
โ โ 
#vintagelife #vintagegirl #everydayvintage #vintagelove #sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #stitchwitch #sewingismytherapy #sewingmachine #sewinglovers #SewVoT
After NEARLY 2.5 YEARS... I'm back on YouTube ๐ŸŽ‰ After NEARLY 2.5 YEARS... I'm back on YouTube ๐ŸŽ‰ Swipe to see what I made ๐Ÿฅฐโ โ 
โ โ 
She's beauty, she's grace, she's a wink and a smile back to the Very.First.Piece I made for the channel back in 2016 ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I couldn't help it, I was feeling nostalgic.โ โ 
โ โ 
2020 had been such a hard year, and coming back to sewing, and channeling what I loved about this project in the first place is exactly what I wanted to do in 2021.โ โ 
โ โ 
Without a doubt, I'm sure a lot of you out there are feeling the same. Making Simplicity 1460 all over again, reimagining it with new fabric, adjusting it to my Covid-weight, all that... it felt good to be back.โ โ 
โ โ 
Please click over to the Link in my Bio and watch the video.  It would mean a lot to me to see what you thought of it, what you see that's different or the same, or even just to share your support with a Like and a Share ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿปโ โ 
โ โ 
@josecarlosvivanco and I worked really hard on this relaunch and we're excited to see what happens next.โ โ 
โ โ 
Thanks to everyone for your support over the years. Now, let's keep this sewing train a-rollin' ๐Ÿงต!โ โ 
โ โ 
โ โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #stitchwitch #sewingmachine #sewinglovers #SewVoT
A little Flashback Friday to one of my most popula A little Flashback Friday to one of my most popular projects on YouTube ๐Ÿ˜˜โ 
โ 
Fun (??) facts about this particular project:โ 
โ 
๐ŸŒŸ It was a *stretchy* crepe material, so it was both unstable to work with and stretched like crazy during the sewing process! I had to stabilize it like crazyโ 
๐ŸŒŸ During the photoshoot, it was actually EXTREMELY cold, so unseen in this photo were the goosebumps all over!โ 
๐ŸŒŸ I got rid of the dress because I wasn't wearing it very often and instantly regretted it because it had the potential to be super versatile ๐Ÿ˜ขโ 
โ 
Even with it's challenges, it was a fun project to work on and super approachable!โ 
โ 
Link in bio the video if you want to make this dress ๐Ÿค“โ  Old video, but a good one!โ 
โ 
โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #stitchwitch #sewingismytherapy #sewinglovers #butterick #patternsbygertie #SewVoT
..I want nothing more than voile fabric florals wh ..I want nothing more than voile fabric florals which have to be pried from my cold, dead fingers ๐Ÿคช๐ŸŒทโ 
โ 
Florals are my absolute kryptonite soooo... makes sense ๐Ÿ˜…โ 
โ 
What's your "I know I'm TOO DEEP into the Spring Sewing" tell-tale sign? โ 
โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #memadeeveryday #stitchwitch #sewingismytherapy #sewingmachine #sewinglovers #SewVoT
"I wish I had someone to show me how to make that" "I wish I had someone to show me how to make that" ๐Ÿ˜–!โ 
โ 
WOW I've felt that so many times!! From my very first sewing machine conundrums, to fitting a pattern last week (!!) Even with 20+ years experience, it still happens!โ 
โ 
I've definitely had my fair share of sewing challenges and I know I'm not the only one โ˜๐Ÿปโ 
โ 
Now that @josecarlosvivanco and I are starting to film sewing videos again, that uneasy feeling is what we want to help with: โ 
โ 
The wishing you had someone who could pull up a chair next to you and help you out. And for those of you who've been sewing for a while, the having a (maybe cool? ๐Ÿ˜???) friend to chat with about sewing.โ 
โ 
Sign up for notifications on YouTube, for when the videos start coming out again. We've been working hard the last few weeks to get things recorded, edited, and hopefully up to the standards you've come to expect from us ๐Ÿค“!!โ 
โ 
Have any sewing challenges RIGHT NOW that you'd love to see a video about? Drop them down in the comments. We're starting to plan future videos and I'd love to hear your thoughts!โ 
โ 
Not subscribed to the channel? Check out the link in my bio so you don't miss them!โ 
โ 
โ 
#vintagelife #vintagegirl #vintageinspired #livingcolorfully #1940s #1950s #vintagefashion #everydayvintage #vintagelove #sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #stitchwitch #sewingmachine #sewinglovers #SewVoT
Oh you know, just swatching-it-up during a video s Oh you know, just swatching-it-up during a video shoot today ๐Ÿ˜‰โ โ 
โ โ 
No previews/sneak peeks to share besides Tuna sprawled out on the table... I may have to get used to her being PURO JAMON (pure ham) in videos-- she's not used to being "On set!"โ โ 
โ โ 
Hope you've hit the BELL notification on my YouTube account so you know when the new content is going live!โ โ 
โ โ 
It's coming sooner than you think ๐Ÿ˜‰โ โ 
โ โ 
Link in bio if you want to subscribe to the channel!โ โ 
โ โ 
โ โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists  #stitchwitch #sewingismytherapy #sewinglovers #SewVoT
I have come to accept that I struggle with knittin I have come to accept that I struggle with knitting.โ โ 
โ โ 
Not that I can't do it, but that:โ โ 
โ โ 
๐Ÿšฉ I'm extremely slow at it. Even switching up my knitting style, I'm still extremely slow.โ โ 
๐Ÿšฉ I don't trust the sizing. I know that's only a "Bianca Problem"- not understanding the yarns, the ease (or negative) etc. While I know conventional fabric extremely confidently, knitted fabric is a mystery to me, no matter how many swatches I make.โ โ 
๐Ÿšฉ I've had too many garments turn out weird or wrong that it's very hard to get wins in this area.โ โ 
โ โ 
None of the above is to say that I'm not going to continue trying (far from it!) but just putting out a little bit of Real Talk (and lack of makeup in this photo) to say that it's Ok to Struggle, as long as you keep trying ๐Ÿค“โ โ 
โ โ 
Next up (I think?) is going to be a throw blanket for the studio/desk just to get in a win before I tackle my next garment. โ โ 
โ โ 
Yes, I'm a glutton for (knitting) pain ๐Ÿคชโ โ 
โ โ 
โ โ 
#millennialknitting #knitstagram #knitaddict #yarn #knittersofinstagram #handknit #slowfashionmovement #slowfashionblogger#quarantinelook #knittingthroughit
How much joy does your sewing space create? For me How much joy does your sewing space create? For me, it's straight fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅโ 
โ 
Finding joy this Monday, sitting in this inspiring space, dreaming up videos which are hitting YouTube... THIS MONTH!โ 
โ 
If you're not already subscribed, please go ahead and do so! You're not going to want to miss all the sewing goodness that's coming soon ๐Ÿค“โ 
โ 
Link in bio (and don't forget to hit the bell!)โ 
โ 
โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists  #stitchwitch #sewingismytherapy #sewingspace #creativespace #studio #apartmenttherapy #SewVoT
That was then... this is now ๐Ÿ˜‰ From a baby sewi That was then... this is now ๐Ÿ˜‰ From a baby sewing blogger to confidently adding my own clothing label to my makes ๐Ÿคฏ!!โ โ €
โ โ €
Seriously, I had no idea how far I'd come ๐Ÿค—โ โ €
โ โ €
Just wanted to share that WOW moment haha โ โ €
โ โ €
โ โ €
#vintagelife #vintagegirl #vintageinspired #1940s #everydayvintage #vintagelove #sewingblogger
What's Your Favorite Indie Pattern Designer ๐Ÿค”?โ 
โ 
SOOOO many new indie pattern designers out in the sewing world, it's getting harder and harder for me to keep up! โ 
โ 
Tag your favorites below-- I'm sure others + me would love to check them out and see their work! โ 
โ 
โ 
#sewingblogger #millennialsewing #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #stitchwitch #sewingmachine #sewinglovers #SewVoT

Copyright © 2021 · Vintage on Tap · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy