Thank you so much for watching! I had such a great time with this I am now looking for more tablecloths to turn into vintage dresses. Also, I have a whole playlist of my sewing adventures if you enjoyed this video: th-cam.com/play/PLaG2bBTXx7U7pyiejUIlugJrXqjVsnpXg.html
I know you live in Florida and this probably isn't a big concern, but maybe it is for your viewers in cold climates. Firxion pen marks DO NOT disappear permanently; they re-apper in the cold (like Northern winter cold). Sometimes they also bleach the fabric slightly (ask me how I know).
I experienced this also, not a fan of the frixion pens anymore. The heat from the iron makes the mark disappear however, there is still a ghosted white line where the darker pigment was and depending on the fabric it is visible…ugh…
I buy fabric from thrift stores, too. Sometimes I buy bed sheets. I like flannel for nighties using a pullover V-neck pattern with no buttons or fasteners. Less work, less complicated, easy on, easy off. I arrange the pattern pieces along the edges of the sheets to avoid as much as possible the more worn areas. Usually, if I carefully inspect sheets before buying, I can find sheets which aren't hardly worn at all. Also look for stains. Depending on the size, sheets can be purchased in my area for about $5-10, maybe less if it's half price color tag day. Where else can you get fabric to make a nightie for $2.50? The leftover fabric pieces I sew together, add scraps sewn into padding, and make dog and kitty blankets for our local pet shelter. Very little waste, lots of satisfaction. Oh, and don't forget to check estate sales for fabric. A lot of little old ladies hoard fabric a long time and their heirs don't want it and sell it cheap. Thread too.
I love watching you sew garments. I’ve had the same frustrations over the years and basically gave up. But you have totally motivated me to start up again. I finished an ldproject making g a dress about 10 years ago. Stopped because it was way too big. Unfortunately or fortunately I’ve gained weight since then and it fits yea! Went to Joanna yesterday and bought a bunch of patterns on sale $2.99 each and plan to start some new projects starting with a witch costume Simplicity S9632. Thanks for the inspiration. Wish me luck I’ll need it
With your darts, when you get to the end, put a few more stitches in right on the very end of the dart (pointed end) it smoothes in the line of stitches and helps remove the pucker. If they are skirt darts try to iron them over a tailors ham to keep the rounded shape. Bodice darts tend to be straighter so iron them flat.
I struggled with gathering and then trying to get the gathers just right, and being as lazy as they come, I discovered something that made gathering way easier and that is : elastic thread wound o to the bobbin. I use regular thread at the top with a fairly long stitch length and the elastic in the bobbin at the bobbin. One pass and it gathers perfectly. After you sew it in, you can easily pull out the elastic thread .
just discovered your videos Stephanie, and I'm loving them! you are making ALL of the same mistakes that I made when I was 'learning' how to clothe myself 50 years ago! Love your sense of humour too
I love bodice V necks and it was very interesting how this pattern was designed -- maybe interesting enough to make me seek out a copy of this pattern. I loved watching you make the dress, both versions, and it looks great on you. Great video and I learned a lot!
Wow. Perfect job! I like it, excellent... You look beautiful with that dress ❤ I like your sewing machine, because it's vintage. Which one is it exactly? Thank you Stephanie❤
I know you made this a year ago but I'm commenting. When I make a dart I put a pin in at the exact length and spot it is to finish. Of course I tuck the pin in the fabric edge so it doesn't slide out while I'm doing stuff, but when I'm sewing it is singly through and I can hold it to be sure of finishing the fold at that distance, removing only when I get there to finish at that point for the perfect dart.
@@StephanieCanada just found your channel love it. As an archivist /librarian love your attention to detail and your advice about archiving is great. Maybe you could approach an archive supply company to sponsor a video.
@@StephanieCanada also loved you sent the racist imagery to the Jim Crow museum that place looks amazing. Found it when I was studying special collections last semester
Where does trashy diva get its fabric. It’s the fabric prints that really reel me in like the butterfly fabric. I’m in love with the butterfly print in brown gold colors I would make a dozen more pieces with that cotton.
Your marvelous changes to your labels dress came out fantastic ! Canada club 👍🇨🇦❣ Check out Seamstressed as Nani is so fun and dangerous 😄 while sewing! First sarcasm used correctly @ 18:09 lol ah sorry you sewed the seam catching the fabric underneath by accident 😪 When you picked it out did it damage the print? Hope not.
I take it was black head rum. Totally support you not wearing those logos and also giving a bit more of a spot for the jom crow museum. I used to be a music major and sure alot of original American music is problematic to modern values but ignoring where we were makes it more likely to happen again in all the worst ways. Bo jangles made way for all modern pop music and rock stars having perennial multi-city tours but doesn't mean that white people wearing cork is ok. It's not.
But I want to know what the highly insensitive ...logo/ words were. I don't live "over there" where people love to live dangerously oblivious and welcome Big Brother censorship.
Thank you so much for watching! I had such a great time with this I am now looking for more tablecloths to turn into vintage dresses. Also, I have a whole playlist of my sewing adventures if you enjoyed this video: th-cam.com/play/PLaG2bBTXx7U7pyiejUIlugJrXqjVsnpXg.html
You never fail at giving me a giggle. I have been sewing since l was 5 and l am 74 now. Love your channel.
the tablecloth fabric is delightful! and so is the final dress!!
I know you live in Florida and this probably isn't a big concern, but maybe it is for your viewers in cold climates. Firxion pen marks DO NOT disappear permanently; they re-apper in the cold (like Northern winter cold). Sometimes they also bleach the fabric slightly (ask me how I know).
Oh interesting and terrifying. Le sigh... it was too good to be true I guess.
Oh dear, I didn't know that! As someone living in a colder area I appreciate the warning
I experienced this also, not a fan of the frixion pens anymore. The heat from the iron makes the mark disappear however, there is still a ghosted white line where the darker pigment was and depending on the fabric it is visible…ugh…
As a Canadian thanks for the heads up. I was thinking of getting one.
Love the dress! Great use of the tablecloth fabric, too. ❤
Sewing a straight line is actually super hard🥲
TRUTH
That's why I use a magnetic seam gage. Never sew without it
Super cute!
color catchers FTW!
I buy fabric from thrift stores, too. Sometimes I buy bed sheets. I like flannel for nighties using a pullover V-neck pattern with no buttons or fasteners. Less work, less complicated, easy on, easy off. I arrange the pattern pieces along the edges of the sheets to avoid as much as possible the more worn areas. Usually, if I carefully inspect sheets before buying, I can find sheets which aren't hardly worn at all. Also look for stains. Depending on the size, sheets can be purchased in my area for about $5-10, maybe less if it's half price color tag day. Where else can you get fabric to make a nightie for $2.50? The leftover fabric pieces I sew together, add scraps sewn into padding, and make dog and kitty blankets for our local pet shelter. Very little waste, lots of satisfaction. Oh, and don't forget to check estate sales for fabric. A lot of little old ladies hoard fabric a long time and their heirs don't want it and sell it cheap. Thread too.
Well done. That fabric is darling and the fit is great. It seems the table cloths were well worth the cost for the joy the dress is giving you.
I love watching you sew garments. I’ve had the same frustrations over the years and basically gave up. But you have totally motivated me to start up again. I finished an ldproject making g a dress about 10 years ago. Stopped because it was way too big. Unfortunately or fortunately I’ve gained weight since then and it fits yea! Went to Joanna yesterday and bought a bunch of patterns on sale $2.99 each and plan to start some new projects starting with a witch costume Simplicity S9632. Thanks for the inspiration. Wish me luck I’ll need it
THIS NOVELTY PRINT IS UNIQUE !!!
That looks great!! I had fun spending lots of the video with my head in weird angles trying to read the labels.. Thank you!
This is adorable.
With your darts, when you get to the end, put a few more stitches in right on the very end of the dart (pointed end) it smoothes in the line of stitches and helps remove the pucker. If they are skirt darts try to iron them over a tailors ham to keep the rounded shape. Bodice darts tend to be straighter so iron them flat.
Love your sarcasm and sass.
Loved your dress, love your humor!
Okay, not going to lie - really impressed with the transition between the first one and second dress!
Thanks so much! I knew the skirt on the first one wasn't my favorite. So I had to do something else. Huzzah for Instagram!
Much better fit. Looks great.
I just yesterday found your channel, I am now a fan. The relaxed way you deal with your project was very encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
I struggled with gathering and then trying to get the gathers just right, and being as lazy as they come, I discovered something that made gathering way easier and that is : elastic thread wound o to the bobbin. I use regular thread at the top with a fairly long stitch length and the elastic in the bobbin at the bobbin. One pass and it gathers perfectly. After you sew it in, you can easily pull out the elastic thread .
Looks great, I like the material. Thank you for sharing
You should be proud; the dress and you look wonderful!
Loved the sarcasm and all. It's wonderful to see another person who approaches the project the similar to my approach.
just discovered your videos Stephanie, and I'm loving them! you are making ALL of the same mistakes that I made when I was 'learning' how to clothe myself 50 years ago! Love your sense of humour too
Aww thanks!
Very cute dress!! Looks good on you!
I love bodice V necks and it was very interesting how this pattern was designed -- maybe interesting enough to make me seek out a copy of this pattern. I loved watching you make the dress, both versions, and it looks great on you. Great video and I learned a lot!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING FEAT AND MORE !!!
Wow. Perfect job! I like it, excellent... You look beautiful with that dress ❤ I like your sewing machine, because it's vintage. Which one is it exactly? Thank you Stephanie❤
This is such a good looking pattern!! I love the bodice and am on the look out for something similar now!
I love the neckline
Turned out well. YAY!
So cute, nice job
Nothing like recycling and upcycling! Well done!
Thank you! I though so too! Next up is a dress for my daughter to go to “school” in
I think it came out quite cute! Awesome video.
I love this pattern. The dress is so good.
Very Cute !!!!!!
I really enjoyed watching you make this dress. You like to have fun when you sew! It turned out so charming. 😊
Thank you so much! I really do enjoy it.
Stephanie -that is wonderful. Xxx
Enjoy your channel. Tying the two rows of gathering to each other will also keep it in size.
Thank you Cindy! I usually do but on this one just didn’t for some unknown reason.
I absolutely love this fabric
I know you made this a year ago but I'm commenting. When I make a dart I put a pin in at the exact length and spot it is to finish. Of course I tuck the pin in the fabric edge so it doesn't slide out while I'm doing stuff, but when I'm sewing it is singly through and I can hold it to be sure of finishing the fold at that distance, removing only when I get there to finish at that point for the perfect dart.
Very cute! I like the adjustments you made with the pattern.
It’s really cute so much better than the mock up
Thank you so much! I really did enjoy the final version SO much more than the mockup.
@@StephanieCanada just found your channel love it. As an archivist /librarian love your attention to detail and your advice about archiving is great. Maybe you could approach an archive supply company to sponsor a video.
@@StephanieCanada also loved you sent the racist imagery to the Jim Crow museum that place looks amazing. Found it when I was studying special collections last semester
I like it
I love your humor! You are so relatable. I still can’t use store patterns I’m a novice seamstress. But I sure love sewing either way!
Keep going! You will get there. Sometimes you just have to dive in and figure it out on the fly (like me). I believe you will get there.
She reminds me of Miranda Hart.
Where does trashy diva get its fabric. It’s the fabric prints that really reel me in like the butterfly fabric. I’m in love with the butterfly print in brown gold colors I would make a dozen more pieces with that cotton.
excellent!
But can you ever truly have “too many” tacos? 😂
Your marvelous changes to your labels dress came out fantastic ! Canada club 👍🇨🇦❣ Check out Seamstressed as Nani is so fun and dangerous 😄 while sewing! First sarcasm used correctly @ 18:09 lol ah sorry you sewed the seam catching the fabric underneath by accident 😪 When you picked it out did it damage the print? Hope not.
LOVE TO SEW THOSE DARTS!!!...by the way what "Vintage sewing machine"do you have???
I just tie the long ends of the gathering stitches together to stabilize it.
Bobbin Roulette 😂😂😂😂😂
Random Question : how does one go about sewing things for museums?
Actually, it looks way better than the mock up. The thicker fabric hangs so much better.
Agree entirely!
I hate that when I catch it under. That came out cute.
Right! It is the MOST annoying! And thank you, it is still one of my favortie makes.
I do my zippers the same way ;)
I really love it! It makes it so much easier.
Win tge bobbin roulette LOL
Yup! This last make I won the main thread roulette. It is just how I roll.
Curiousity killed the cat, and I looked up ebay pictures...Yeah, I think I found the right lable. JFC...🤦♀️
the hyper-dose of sizing they put in cheap fabric reuiqres them to be washed before cutting
Explain that ruler to me, please... why does it have notches??
It is actually a hem ruler. You put your dress on a form and then use the notches to keep the hem even.
@@StephanieCanada 😯
Thanks! Have never seen one before and I have an odd fetish for measuring tools...
I take it was black head rum. Totally support you not wearing those logos and also giving a bit more of a spot for the jom crow museum. I used to be a music major and sure alot of original American music is problematic to modern values but ignoring where we were makes it more likely to happen again in all the worst ways. Bo jangles made way for all modern pop music and rock stars having perennial multi-city tours but doesn't mean that white people wearing cork is ok. It's not.
I would have cut out the problem areas first, before the pattern pieces.
But I want to know what the highly insensitive ...logo/ words were. I don't live "over there" where people love to live dangerously oblivious and welcome Big Brother censorship.
Super cute!