Sewing patterns with tutorials?

[Kione]

Hi all.
I started sewing in the last lockdown, then I was able to attend a course for a while made a skirt, a couple of tops, etc. but this didn't finish and when I had to self isolate I got lots of fabric and patterns and got to it!
To my frustration I was only able to finish one dress and only because it had a video tutorial online to follow. In all the others I got stuck not understanding the patterns.
So, do you know of any pattern designer that also has online tutorials?
I only have found this for children's clothes, but I want to make adults clothes.
Thank you!

[Amummyatlast]

As a beginner sewer, I like Tilly and the Buttons. The beginner patterns explain in detail how to do things and she has lots of how-to recordings on her website. Having done a dress, pj bottoms and a blouse, I’m now branching out to other people’s patterns.

Is there any particular technique you are getting stuck on?

[Kione]

Thank you!
The teacher suggested this but I wasn't keen on the patterns, I guess I was too ambitious in trying to make more complicated styles without the knowledge.

Yes I usually get stuck with facing, under-stitching, etc. on collars and waists mainly.
On my current skirt I think the problem is that I chose a bit of s stretchy fabric and the waist looks completely wrong

[Amummyatlast]

Yes, I do think you need to get the basics under your belt before trying more complicated things. I started with the indigo smock, and although the style of the dress isn’t quite to my style, it let me grasp some of the basics and tackle a few trickier things such as facings. I’ve more recently done the mimi blouse from one of her books, and having done more basic things with the indigo smock meant I could tackle the harder things in this pattern (more complicated facings, a collar, buttonholes for the first time (which turned out to be easy)).

I haven’t yet tried stretch fabrics (I’m starting some children’s dresses today - a simplicity pattern) because I know it will need different techniques. Tilly has a book on stretch fabrics too, which I’m considering. I have seen a bit of snobbery online about Tilly’s stuff, and I know I sound like a fan girl here, but I’ve just found it more accessible that traditional patterns and it’s helping me learn techniques that other patterns assume you know.

[Kione]

Thank you.
I will definitely look into it.
My slightly stretchy fabric mistake was because I ordered it online and really didn't know what it would feel like!
I forgot to say that I make dolls clothes (for Blythe) with linings, collars etc. Without a problem because I learnt from a course online with videos, so this gave me the confidence to try other things. I will have to look into Tilly And The Buttons and get back to basics.
But why the snobbery around it?
Anyway, thanks for your help!

[Kione]

There are several books, which one would you recommend to start with?
Thanks!

[Amummyatlast]

I have the Love at First Stitch one (her first) that talks you through the techniques for each project.

[Kione]

Ordered!
Thanks!

[NutellaEllaElla]

Just seen this - I started sewing in Lockdown too! About a month ago in fact. I didn't start off simple, I went straight to a dress . Youtube tutorials especially the Made To Sew channel have been my friend and must give a special mention to the very experienced ladies on this stitch and bitch thread. You would be very welcome to join us

I have found these "sew a longs" to be really helpful as well.

[NutellaEllaElla]

Oh, there's also this forum which is helpful too.

[Amummyatlast]

Thank-you NutellaEllaElla. I will certainly check those out.