I have made the Peppermint Magazine Wide Strap Maxi dress, but made a mini version. Very cute and easy to wear. I watched a few reviews that said to size down and shorten the elastic for the back. I followed these recommendations and glad I did. I am going to make another one with skinny straps.
Thanks so much for watching! It's the Dream Frock by Lydia Naomi Studio. I think it was my first version of this dress and between you and me, I couldn't get into her for a about a year and a half 😆
@@thecuratedcurvy oh, I saw her video for the pattern. I liked it but wasn't sure how it would look on me. My body type is closer to yours, so now I might actually check out her pattern.
I love Mary Quant being pronounced that way! For what it’s worth though, it’s pronounced like quantity. I also don’t care who “invented” the mini first, Quant MADE the mini! Especially in the UK, the 60s wouldn’t have been the same without her. I’ve managed to go all this time and never heard of the other designer you mentioned lol (edit to add, I’m also quite forgetful)
😆😆 thanks for help with the name. In wanted so badly to say it right but knew I was off. Also, I’m the opposite LOL. I guess it’s all about the fashion designers who are prevalent where you’re from. Regardless, she is forever a legend!
@@thecuratedcurvyI did a bit of a deep dive afterwards. Of course I’ve heard of Courrèges, don’t know how I forgot, but I have ADHD so most names have a habit of not sticking lol What I’m glad about is Quant never claimed to have invented the mini. Typical of a man to claim to invent something that was, really, an inevitable next step in fashion. Hemlines were rising in the end of the 50s anyway. Courrèges said Quant commercialised it. Well, sir, that sounds like sour grapes to me! I’ve always been a fan of more wearable fashion too, on the glam side, so Quant just works better for me, and I think she had a lot more influence on the American look than is realised. Though it’s all moot because I have entirely the wrong body type, I didn’t take after my mother. Who had a Quant dress, which was her prized possession when she was 16!
@@thecuratedcurvyI forgot to say, if you ever get a change to go to the V&A don’t pass it up. Obviously there’s a lot of very iffy colonial things there (par for the course in a Victorian founded museum, I’m ashamed to say it’s not changed and doesn’t look like it will anytime soon) but there’s always an amazing fashion display on.
Yes! Exactly! Have you seen the Elenora Dress by Silver Saga? It has a shirred waist with a tie and a drawstring style neckline. It's one of those dresses that is practically guaranteed to grow with you!
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I have made the Peppermint Magazine Wide Strap Maxi dress, but made a mini version. Very cute and easy to wear. I watched a few reviews that said to size down and shorten the elastic for the back. I followed these recommendations and glad I did. I am going to make another one with skinny straps.
Wonderful tips! I want to make this one too, so that’s incredibly useful information 😊
Lovely recommendations. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, Karon! I always appreciate it 🥰
Hi. Thank you for sharing. Awesome finds.
You’re welcome! I’m happy to know you enjoyed the recommendations 😊
Great video idea! I feel inspired to go make some of these patterns.
You should! I have at least two ear marked for the near future 😆
Thanks for the recs!
You're so welcome!
Thanks…through your post found a new summer dress pattern!
Wonderful! I’m so happy to read that you discovered something new 🥰
Great video!! I made the first dress that you showed by Helen’s Closet and I love it!!!
That is awesome to hear because I think that may be the first one from this video that I sew up! Thanks for watch 🥰
@@thecuratedcurvy Absolutely!!! 💯
Yes, first, and for good reason!! WOW Thank you!!
You are so welcome! I hope you found at least one goodie from it 😉🥰
Great video. And I love the dress (top??) you're wearing.
Thanks so much for watching! It's the Dream Frock by Lydia Naomi Studio. I think it was my first version of this dress and between you and me, I couldn't get into her for a about a year and a half 😆
@@thecuratedcurvy oh, I saw her video for the pattern. I liked it but wasn't sure how it would look on me. My body type is closer to yours, so now I might actually check out her pattern.
I love love love the dress you are wearing. What pattern is that and where did you get the amazing fabric LOVE
Thank you! The fabric is an old
Katie Kortman Print circa 2020 I think… the dress is the dream frock by Lydia Naomi 🥰
@@thecuratedcurvy its gorgeous!
Regarding free patterns that haven't been tested on human bodies, you are soooo right. Asked me how I know.
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I love Mary Quant being pronounced that way! For what it’s worth though, it’s pronounced like quantity. I also don’t care who “invented” the mini first, Quant MADE the mini! Especially in the UK, the 60s wouldn’t have been the same without her. I’ve managed to go all this time and never heard of the other designer you mentioned lol (edit to add, I’m also quite forgetful)
😆😆 thanks for help with the name. In wanted so badly to say it right but knew I was off. Also, I’m the opposite LOL. I guess it’s all about the fashion designers who are prevalent where you’re from. Regardless, she is forever a legend!
@@thecuratedcurvyI did a bit of a deep dive afterwards. Of course I’ve heard of Courrèges, don’t know how I forgot, but I have ADHD so most names have a habit of not sticking lol What I’m glad about is Quant never claimed to have invented the mini. Typical of a man to claim to invent something that was, really, an inevitable next step in fashion. Hemlines were rising in the end of the 50s anyway. Courrèges said Quant commercialised it. Well, sir, that sounds like sour grapes to me! I’ve always been a fan of more wearable fashion too, on the glam side, so Quant just works better for me, and I think she had a lot more influence on the American look than is realised. Though it’s all moot because I have entirely the wrong body type, I didn’t take after my mother. Who had a Quant dress, which was her prized possession when she was 16!
@@thecuratedcurvyI forgot to say, if you ever get a change to go to the V&A don’t pass it up. Obviously there’s a lot of very iffy colonial things there (par for the course in a Victorian founded museum, I’m ashamed to say it’s not changed and doesn’t look like it will anytime soon) but there’s always an amazing fashion display on.
I love shirring! My weight fluctuates and it has been the best thing ever!
Yes! Exactly! Have you seen the Elenora Dress by Silver Saga? It has a shirred waist with a tie and a drawstring style neckline. It's one of those dresses that is practically guaranteed to grow with you!
No, I don't think so but it sounds like I'm about to have a brand new favorite garment!
girth means width, so hip girth should mean your usual hip measurement.
ah! 🤦♀ that makes a lot of sense!