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MEL MAKES STUFF Project Diary: ✨Knit City Montreal✨ Making My Dream Outfit (KNIT + SEW)
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- čas přidán 26. 05. 2023
- A video about how I made my outfit for Knit City Montreal 2023, both knitting and sewing.
Yarns used:
Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift in Olive
Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Weight in FC6 Mix
Fabric:
Robert Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Metallic Linen in Emerald
Pant Pattern:
Arthur Pants by Sew Liberated
Resources:
Principles of Knitting book: ISBN 978-1416535171
Alice Starmore Charts for Color Knitting book: ISBN 978-0486484631
Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville: ISBN 978-0307965578
Kate Davies blog post: kddandco.com/2...
Aleks Byrd Knotted Steek Tutorial: • Knotted Steek Tutorial...
Your presentations are always a dopamine hit! The skill, problem solving, and creativity in this is astounding - can’t wait for the reveal.
🥰 thank you!!
This is the most methodical, thoughtful video I have ever seen. Most impressive!
Hi Melissa,
I was lucky to meet you and see your dream outfit in Knit City Montreal. You were STUNNING!
Kindly regard from OTTAWA CANADA
Brilliant! From you I learn not only new techniques, but also to be brave and to think beyond the pattern. Can't wait for the next episode!
I love how you share your creative process. The finished outfit is stunning. Thank you for revealing every detail.
Melissa... all i can say is WOW!!! From beginning to end, it was complete inspiration... thank you so much for sharing ❤
Holy moly Mel you are absolutely amazing! That outfit! I can’t wait for the reveal next week. Your talent is so very inspiring and you always explain your creative process so well. No wonder every time I see a new video by you I am right on it! Thank you for sharing!
I always enjoy that you take us along on your making adventures
I'll offer a bit of advice to anyone who has those middle of the night ideas and has trouble getting back to sleep. If you keep something within reach of your bed that will let you write it down, or just do a voice recording, in other words to put the idea in a safe place so it won't get lost, usually it's much easier to get back to sleep right away.
I really admire people who sew their own clothes. I thought I might learn to do that but then found out that I really hate sewing. So I will just appreciate all the more the things that people make!
Pink and green is my all time favorite color combo!
Wow Mel, I’ve been a fan for a while without commenting, but this just blew me away. So inspiring. Incredible work, educational, and exquisite style.
You are so cool! I love your boldness and willingness to take risks with your knitting. Your creation is beautiful and so brave! You give me courage to try my own hand at creativity with knitting.
Dear Melissa, 1st, hi from Germany❤2nd..it is always a pleasure to see your design journeys and to hear about your constructions and thinkings of design elements, how they work or not and why.. Your explanations are always on point, love to watch your podcast, it is one of my favorites! Good job, keep on going and I can't wait to see your gorgeous outfit!!!
Hi Mel. Absolutely love your waistcoat and trousers. The waistcoat's colours and beads is perfect. The fair isle pattern on it is beautiful too. As usual, so inspirational and it's so obvious you're experienced . A brilliant show today.
Can't wait for the show next week.
This was fabulous Mel! You nailed it with style and color. I cannot wait to see the reveal next week. I especially appreciated the way you laid out the video content the way you explained different ways of doing things your tips and tricks the way you used swatches and practiced before working on the final garments. Huge time-saver for sure. I am so grateful that you have chosen to share your preferred crafts and the work you do. It is educational and inspiring. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your work with us. You have inspired me in many ways. Kind regards from California. Stephanie
Thank you so much Stephanie! Hearing that you are inspired by my work really means a lot 🥰
Mel this is the 71 year old that told you to Teach. Hope you remember without insulting your memory bank. I know in my heart without watching Part 2 of the Montreal Festival(but Joanne Hurt will of course watch lol) outfit will be spectacular. I'm trying to hurry this comment so I can get to watching in order to prove myself right. Again, your vlog is cozy, homey, naturally progresses from steps "A through Z" that even I can follow without the mental capacity that you have. I said this to you before your natural way of teaching sets the tone of what a teacher in our today's society should be. Damn I wish you were in the trenches(not a bad place to be, it was our slang for what we loved doing. It is like all people can be mothers or fathers, but not all can be good parents). I disliked the phrase others do or succeed while others teach. I use to always respond with (especially to those that were haughty and fool of themselves) "Well, Mr. or Mrs. so and so, where do you think you would be without your Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, or University Professors? Marty, if anyone dares says anything as stupid and ignorant to you, please send them my way. Yes, I am old as dirt, but you have taught me a few things at your tender age and I appreciate that so much that my cup runners over in pure delight. I still haven't completed one sweater, one scarf, one pair of gloves but I haven't stopped learning new stitches i.e. Fisherman's half rib, Italian bind off and on, twisted stitches and many more. It is just putting it altogether. I have trigger four sweaters because the front may be a different length, or one sleeve to long. I tell you Marty nothing is a mindless knit to me. You always have to have your mind engaged. What is wrong with me girlfriend I love the fact that I am knowing knitting and my stitches are beautiful, but once again, I can't put it into a garment. I may like the mechanics of the knit vice the outcome. What do you think. Please forgive my being familiarity texting you, but you have become a teaching colleague and a virtual girlfriend lol. Because my time is shorter than longer on this planet, I am not afraid of a welcoming or a rejection. I hope to continue my texting to you without getting on your last nerve nor would I ever want anything from you just your goodwill and you will always have mine. Yas, my Marty teach Honey teach. Now I'm going to part 2. May 15th or something. Real time for me is May 27, 2023 lol. Ms. Hurt
I just love your comments Ms. Hurt, thank you so much for the generous compliments and for continuing to watch and encourage me ❤️
You are fearless. Very inspirational.
Mel, you are amazing. So talented. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Excellent in depth podcast. you really are one of the best. I must confess that I attempted to skip forward to the end just to see how it all came out but.... you've added an element of suspense. Excited to see how this epic outfit comes together.
That Irish crochet "cording" along the edges is a genius idea. I have a project in time out only because I can't figure out how to finish it nicely (along a zipper as well), and this just might be my solution - so thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing!!
Mel, this is beautiful in every way. I cant wait to see you wearing the outfit. I’m sure it will be stunning and of course, unique!
I love how thoughtful and informative all your videos are. This jacket idea is wonderful! I very much like the pivot edge. ❤
You are so talented. Can’t wait to see the finished look. Megha says it’s fabulous and I’m sure it is.
For me, your videos are like an exercise class where the instructor looks so cool that I imagine I do as well (I don't 😂). Similarly, I feel like an expert, creative knitter just watching this. Excellent content as always.
Awww thank you ❤️
Dear Mel, it’s beautiful, I can see that already and am excited to see part 2. Great combination of techniques to get the look and fit you want. I have often thought that there seems to be no good reason why button bands and bind offs couldn’t be included as part of the garment before the steek (Asa Soderman’s Ziggurat technique prompted that thought). The Irish crochet thingy is a great way to do the finishing of the steek. It’s a brilliant finish for the zipper too. I like how neat it is. You are going to look fabulous in this!
💪🏻💥💕 wow Mel that was so good, that info was magic!! Looks amazing and I just love your episodes. Love the sewing too, that fabric and the overlocker thread contrast - brilliant! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to part 2, Karen 🥰
Thank you Karen!! ❤️
Wow, it’s like watching the building of the pyramids! Love the vest and the pants.
Whoau! Impressive. Like your colour combination. Looking forward to seeing part 2.
Hi Mel, as always enjoyed watching your videos. Love your pattern and bead details. The linen pants look Amazing. I will check out the Knotted Steek tutorial. Can't wait to see Part 2 of this video.
Hi Mel! I've been watching you for a while and I saw you walk by on Saturday. I wanted to comme day hi but I had to go teach a class and then I didn't see you again for the rest of the week-end. I hope you had a great time in Montréal. Maybe we'll cross path again some day!
I watch your channel for the knitting content, but today one of your sewing techniques helped me out tremendously with a current project, so thanks!
You are amazing! Such creativity and attention to detail!
Wow! Unbelievable workmanship and detail. And so much editing for you! So fascinating, can't wait to see it in the wild!
Fun video! I'm amazed by your designing talent. Looking forward to part two.
That was so epic. I definitely noticed beads on your top at Knit City but not all the amazing details you pointed out. I love the technical nature of your videos, I learn so much every time.
The brocade pattern for the vest, your choice of colors etc are beautiful. Really great video showing all your thought processes which I really appreciated. 💛
Your creativity is amazing. I personally don’t have the patience
I cannot wait to see the whole outfit! What a cliffhanger! ❤❤
All I can say is Wow!
The floral pattern WITH the beads on looks like flower fairy creatures or masks ^^
Girl. You are a genuis.
❤️❤️❤️
So excited for the final reveal! Looking fantastic so far! Would love to see a craft room tour sometime.
Looking forward to seeing the outfit revealed! Very interesting to follow your process from scratch to finish garment. Your creativity is amazing. I will check out the knotted steek technique.
Wow Mel you are so talented 😊 can’t wait to see the final reveal!
Love your videos and how technical and inspiring they are! This was super cool.
Nice cliffhanger. Can`t wait to see the result.😊
This was fantastic Mel! I had never heard of a knotted steek before. Fiddly, but I love the result!
So many great tips here! I love watching your process through this project and appreciate your sharing it. Thank You!
Love your workspace and the projects you are working on. Looking forward to the reveal!
Sorry for the numerous posts. I'm an experienced sewist and when you were sewing the zipper in I got an idea. to make the zipper inside prettier, lay a piece of thin bias cut fabric (thin fabric, wide strip) between the knitted garment and the knotted ends. Then place the zipper on top, and sew as planned going through the bias fabric strip. Now, trim the yarn which you had knotted to the width of the zipper. Bring the bias fabric over the edge of the zipper and whip stitch it to the zipper. Visually, it will look like you have bias tape over the edge of the zipper. This will avoid having to line the garment to hide the edge. Hope you can visualize what I am trying to describe
Thank you for this! I’ll have to keep this in mind for later 😊
Wow , this video was amazing! Loved your choices of colour and style. It was so great hearing about all the indepth choices . Thanks for taking the time and effort to film this, I cant wait to watch part 2!
This was a creative style feast Mel! You’ve set the bar incredibly high. I loved seeing you go through your process❤
Oh my goodness your talent is inspirational. What a unique and special outfit. The steeking was fascinating - great to watch and learn!
Both the vest & the pants are turning out great! Love it. I always learn so much from your videos. Really appreciate the time you take to walk through all the steps.
Fabulous! ❤
Thank you Mel! Such a beautiful outfit and inspirational process. You are my favourite. I’m learning so much from your podcast.
One idea is to needlefelt your loose ends to hide them. Lovely work, Mel!😊❤
Wow! Stunning and your skills are off the charts amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!
You are a sister of my heart. I sew too and I know this fabric and pattern!
This was amazing to see your process and watch it happen. Mind was blown when you added the pants! Thanks for sharing this, it's very inspiring to witness!
Your knitting skill is phenomenal. I can only hope to achieve this level of understsnding snd knowledge. Bravo! Well done. Can’t wait to see the final result.
Wow Mel, your waistcoat is perfection on you! I purchased the Arthur pants awhile back but have been putting off sewing them until better weather. No excuses now, you’ve given me the kick I need. Thanks as always for the inspiration 🫶🏼
As somebody who also knits and sews, I love seeing both crafts combined in this outfit
When you showed off your pink serged edges I got so excited. I JUST added pink thread to my overlocking thread collection. I only had black and white previously and I thought it would be a cute little surprise inside that only I would see to have pink. Seeing your pink overlocking confirmed it for me. Now I just need to go make something so I can use it. I have been eyeballing Essex metallic linen for a skirt. Maybe this is a sign. Thank you for all the lovely inspiration!
Fun video! You’re so incredibly talented! I hope you have fun strutting your stuff at the festival. I’m in awe of your abilities. I’m sure many others will be too. I look forward to seeing you model the outfit for us next week! 🧶💕
I love that you used the Irish Crochet cording on your vest. That was so successful! Can't wait to see the final outfit on you!
Your podcast is always a treat! This one especially. So creative and informative. Enjoyed every minute of it :)
Mel, this was just top notch content!!! I walked away with so much inspiration for sewing, knitting and outfit planning! ❤❤❤
Stunning! Amazing! I really enjoy your thinking-aloud format. I discovered you only recently from watching Selma of LBK. I'm so happy about that!
Just WOW!
Awesome design process ❤thank you for sharing!
This looks great! Impressed by the idea & how you did it. I’m feeling inspired 🙂
Thank you!!! ❤️
I have been tying by end lately because I saw it done on old fair isle sweaters. I saw a video on how to crochet a zipper in. I am going to try it on my next zipper sweater. Love your planning method.
Great job, so detailed love your videos.
greeting from Scotland..... looks fabulous
Mel you’re the boss! Thanks for this lovely video. I love the sewing and knitting component together. I’m making a navy sweater and pair of linen trousers. Thanks for the tip on the pink thread. I was wondering if pink would work. I also have tan and grey and they blend pretty well.
WOW ❤
This was so much fun to watch! You are so inspiring and creative and it is wonderful to follow along from your idea to the finished product. I’m so looking forward to the big reveal!!
Man, you are just beyond talented! What a fantastic project! Great episode! (Way to leave us hangin lol)
I can't wait to see the outcome! I am always in awe of the amount of thought and detail you put into every project, it's so refreshing and inspiring. See you next week!
Ty mel
Very nice, outfit.. love it.. I would definitely wear it.. awesome work..
Can’t wait to see the outfit revealed. I’ve learned a lot watching this video.
Love this video. Love the outfit, the sewing was fantabulous.🎉 and the top looks marvelous!!
Just now found you and I am smitten! So excited to see your process!
Its so beautiful!
Wow!!!!
Amazing video!! I always learn so much from your videos. I love seeing your whole design process !!
Wow. I would pay for the pattern!
Oooh wow its a wunderful works ❤.. i love it ... many greats from germany, Viola a knitter from swabian
Crazy good!
your color choice is right on! A combination I would do for myself
What a cliffhanger!
Mel, I'm obsessed with that pink and green combo! I have a somewhat similar color combo (plus a light celedon green) set aside to make the Anthe shawl
I love how nicely fitted your vest is and I'm going to have to try that irish crochet edging technique. I put a zipper in a sweater for my nana last xmas and I found the edge sloppy, so I've been looking for alternative methods ever since,
Ooo I bet that celadon looks amazing as a third color! I’ll have to file that idea away in my brain for later 😊
Great video! Off to watch part two.
I really enjoyed that. I can do anything now. Very much looking forward to the reveal!
This video was so amazingly helpful! Thank you so much
You rock!
Watching twice as usual :)
I'm not a crocheter and might be completely wrong on that, but would not that crochet edge be a perfect steek threads hiding spot? I mean instead of using several threads of unrelated yarn and crocheting around them, would it be possible to maybe braid (or just hold together) the loose threads from the steek and crochet around them instead? This way it would hide the threads and provide stability at the same time. I'm probably completely wrong, just a thought I had while watching :) Can´t wait to see the outfit reveal!
That’s an interesting idea re:hiding the steek ends, I’ll have to try that out!
Outstanding work. Please, please, share the knitting pattern for the top!!!
Can't wait to see the reveal! Both garments look wonderful.