Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Learn cutting layout secrets to using LESS fabric than your sewing pattern requires, with these game changing tips! 👉 The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/tashacouldmakethat04251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!
Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel & like this video for more sewing tips! ❤️
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MY VIDEOS REFERENCED:
▶️ 1 yard fabric challenge: can this vintage blouse fit? youtu.be/9EGJelVkRuc?si=jkKgkdtNJG7oIfh9
▶️ How to print match seams like a pro youtu.be/mp4KS585q_Q?si=0-x7Muv3D9pB1ccD
▶️ Sewing a 40s summer maxi dress youtu.be/9YMXCmLNoLo?si=MO127w3znm1Stl21
🧶 Bolero I'm wearing, my Confidette knitting pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/confidette
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🫖 Like what I’m doing? Buy me a tea! ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat
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SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Ergonomic rotary cutter- amzn.to/3JTrvbU
- Bias tape maker - amzn.to/3ZBOgW7
(Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂)
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🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS:
Ravelry - ravelry.com/designers/tasha-moss
Payhip - payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat
🏡 MY WEB SITE: tashacouldmakethat.com
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📱FIND ME elsewhere:
Instagram - instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat
Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/TashaCould
Facebook - facebook.com/tashacouldmakethat
Threads - threads.net/@tashacouldmakethat
👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! eepurl.com/h9pBu9
👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
Sound effect: ZapSplat.com
This video was sponsored by Skillshare ❤️
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How to using less fabric when sewing
01:01 Examples where I saved fabric
02:19 Where to start
06:21 Cut on one layer
07:58 Cut entire pieces (not on the fold)
08:27 Cut duplicate pattern pieces
09:07 Options for large pattern pieces
09:37 Add a seam allowance (instead of fold)
09:53 Cut on the cross grain
10:29 Piece a lower corner
10:57 Other types of large pieces
11:59 Get creative and flexible
#sewingtipsandtricks #vintagesewing
Learn cutting layout secrets to using LESS fabric than your sewing pattern requires, with these game changing tips! 👉 The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/tashacouldmakethat04251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!
Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel & like this video for more sewing tips! ❤️
~~~~~~
MY VIDEOS REFERENCED:
▶️ 1 yard fabric challenge: can this vintage blouse fit? youtu.be/9EGJelVkRuc?si=jkKgkdtNJG7oIfh9
▶️ How to print match seams like a pro youtu.be/mp4KS585q_Q?si=0-x7Muv3D9pB1ccD
▶️ Sewing a 40s summer maxi dress youtu.be/9YMXCmLNoLo?si=MO127w3znm1Stl21
🧶 Bolero I'm wearing, my Confidette knitting pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/confidette
~~~~~~
🫖 Like what I’m doing? Buy me a tea! ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat
~~~~~~
SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Ergonomic rotary cutter- amzn.to/3JTrvbU
- Bias tape maker - amzn.to/3ZBOgW7
(Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂)
~~~~~~
🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS:
Ravelry - ravelry.com/designers/tasha-moss
Payhip - payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat
🏡 MY WEB SITE: tashacouldmakethat.com
~~~~~~
📱FIND ME elsewhere:
Instagram - instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat
Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/TashaCould
Facebook - facebook.com/tashacouldmakethat
Threads - threads.net/@tashacouldmakethat
👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! eepurl.com/h9pBu9
👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat
~~~~~~
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Sound effect: ZapSplat.com
This video was sponsored by Skillshare ❤️
~~~~~~
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How to using less fabric when sewing
01:01 Examples where I saved fabric
02:19 Where to start
06:21 Cut on one layer
07:58 Cut entire pieces (not on the fold)
08:27 Cut duplicate pattern pieces
09:07 Options for large pattern pieces
09:37 Add a seam allowance (instead of fold)
09:53 Cut on the cross grain
10:29 Piece a lower corner
10:57 Other types of large pieces
11:59 Get creative and flexible
#sewingtipsandtricks #vintagesewing
