Building My Capsule Wardrobe

I’m adding two more pieces to my handmade capsule wardrobe! In this video, I sew the Jade Pants and the Dove Sweater from Dressmakingamore.com . You might remember I already shared the Jade pants before, but this time I’m showing you how to hack the pocket design—switching from a basic sideseam pocket to a sleek angled pocket. Along the way, I share some of my favorite tips for sewing with knit fabrics, plus I’ll show you where I source deadstock fabrics for sustainable sewing. Both patterns are beginner-friendly and perfect for building a comfortable, stylish capsule wardrobe. If you’re looking for sewing inspiration, pattern hacks, and eco-friendly fabric ideas, you’ll love this project! ✨ What you’ll learn in this video: How to sew the Jade Pants and Dove Sweater A simple pocket hack: sideseam ➝ angled pocket Practical tips for sewing with knit fabrics Where to buy deadstock fabrics for sustainable sewing My favourite Canadian deadstock suppliers: https://www.fabcycle.shop/ and https://oursocialfabric.ca/ The patterns that I'm using in this video: Dove Sweater: https://dressmakingamore.com/products/dovepattern?srsltid=AfmBOop-z0GzR2UFcPJrbq8ZtiZ-silnmD9sDZUp9Ht901l_x8QDWtb_ Jade Pants: https://dressmakingamore.com/products/jadepantspattern?srsltid=AfmBOor3lOzq9jbmL3x-2c344yNLADDHLq-NSc-LEZmlfoJD0cnC1uUu ✂️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more sewing tutorials, thrifting tips, and creative inspiration every week! #sewingtips #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #howtosew #catherinesews @DressmakingAmore 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link https://www.qualitysewing.com/CatherineSews 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_ref=6711197.FFgCiIYpxi2c – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Tools & Accessories – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN – Cordless Iron (similar) – US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Fabrics and Patterns 2:26 Creating an Angled Pocket 5:43 Cutting the Pants 7:26 Interfacing the Pocket Edge 8:20 Sewing the Pocket 14:38 CF and CB seams 15:36 Sideseams and Inseam 17:22 Pressing Seams and Prepping Next Steps 18:07 Elastic Waistband 20:35 Blind Hem 23:59 Changes to Dove Sweater 26:33 Cutting the Top 27:30 Supporting the Shoulder Seam 30:14 Setting the Sleeves 32:31 Sideseams of Top 33:36 Mock Turtleneck Collar 36:00 Hemming Body and Sleeves 39:07 Done! 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com For sponsorship offers, please note that I am only interested in sustainable and socially-conscious products that are sewing and/or fashion related!