You're the reason I started sewing again after I got fat. I didn't think I could do it bc plus size sewing is SUCH a different skill than straight size sewing imo, but now I sew buckets of my own clothes. You're amazing, just thought you should know 💜
All that trouble fitting shows in the delightful finished result - a lesson for us all! Liked the tip for a crisp iron-on interfacing .. uh .. facing. 🥰
You look lovely in your dress❤. I like very much how you explain the process of modifying the toilette for a better fitting. It was very informative for me. Enjoy your dress! Love your channel!
Those pics at the end by the trees was beautiful and dress looks perfect on you especially with pockets and by the way I bought the book. That’s how I found your videos
I made the honeybourne dress and like the fit on me. I agree this book is good value. Really like the job you made of your dress and its very flattering on you.
WOW! I love everything about this video. Haven’t seen fitting and pattern adjustment like this before,and I have watched and follow many sewists. I can’t thank you enough for this video! Looks amazing!
Your dress looks fabulous! I am a novice sewer. I've not been happy with the fit with the things I've made so far (Hinterland dress, Huon dress), so I bought Ahead of the Curve. I'd love to see you make the Kersoe top from it.
Great video. The dress looks lovely on. I love that you explain everything so well, I will definitely be saving this video for when I make this dress myself. I am so glad I came by your channel today! Thank you ❤
I just bought this book so it was great to see your thoughts about it! I am excited to try her method for a narrow shoulder adjustment because I have mixed results with just cutting a bit off the side😆. Your method for finishing the facing by sewing on the interfacing was genius, Can't wait to see more!!!
A few things... OMG what a cute dress and the ice storm vignette is so gorgeous!!! What's a waist stay and how does that work? Also, appreciation for the color matching box of La Croix under the dishes cabinet 😂. It takes dedication to shop food packaging in a color palette 😝.
Honestly the Limoncello La Croix is my favourite flavor it just works out 😝. A waist stay is sort of an old fashioned technique where you tack in a piece of ribbon at the waist and it has its own seperate hook and eye and you are able to have it take some of the weight of the skirt so it doesnt strain the dress and prevents it from stretching out. Its useful when you have big/long skirts.
Probably the roseclair even though it was a lot of work and the turner dress. The first time I made a turner dress I was like, this is what it looks like if something is designed for me. I havent tried out the pants yet, no. I am not a big pants person. Eventually I will make some.
You're the reason I started sewing again after I got fat. I didn't think I could do it bc plus size sewing is SUCH a different skill than straight size sewing imo, but now I sew buckets of my own clothes. You're amazing, just thought you should know 💜
Thank you ❤️
That facing/interfacing trick just blew my mind!
Its a really great trick. I honestly cant remember where I got it. Give it a go!
“Maximum swooshish” ❤Love it! I agree, pockets are mandatory 😊.
Yes! I am firmly on team pocket 🥰
All that trouble fitting shows in the delightful finished result - a lesson for us all! Liked the tip for a crisp iron-on interfacing .. uh .. facing. 🥰
Yes I think it was worth it after all! ....you have no idea how many times I recorded that interfacing/facing clip. I gave up 😝 Glad it made sense.
You look lovely in your dress❤. I like very much how you explain the process of modifying the toilette for a better fitting. It was very informative for me. Enjoy your dress! Love your channel!
Thank you so much 😊
Sew all the Cashmerette patterns!! 0:42
Those pics at the end by the trees was beautiful and dress looks perfect on you especially with pockets and by the way I bought the book. That’s how I found your videos
Oh thank you! Thats good to know how you found me!
That dress looks gorgeous on you Ashley and I loved the effect of the icicles. Thought they might be Christmas decorations at first. xx Karen
Thank you!
This dress is adorable. I love the color this material. It's a very flattering dress.
Thank you so much! Cashmerette patterns are magical that way.
I love the sewing part too
The finished product is gorgeous.
Thank you!
Super cute! Loved all the tips on facings, moving the darts, leaving the pockets out of the gathering. 💜💛
I am glad it was helpful!
I made the honeybourne dress and like the fit on me. I agree this book is good value. Really like the job you made of your dress and its very flattering on you.
Thank you! I'm glad you think so too.
Thanks for the video
I borrowed the book from our local library. I loved it so much I bought the book! It has great resources and 5 patterns.
I am so glad you were able to get it from your library! I dont think people think of getting stuff like that from there often enough!
Thanks for showing your adjustments and how you transferred them back to the pattern. It was lovely to see it done so well
Thank you so much! I am glad it was helpful.
Excellent video! I want to see more,
I’m going to binge watch all your videos
Super good tricks! Nice dress
Thank you so much
Good job taking advantage of the ice storm! So pretty 😍
Thank you! 😊
Verrry nice...now I have to go buy the book!!
You should! Its well worth it!
WOW! I love everything about this video. Haven’t seen fitting and pattern adjustment like this before,and I have watched and follow many sewists. I can’t thank you enough for this video! Looks amazing!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful
Beautiful dress and thank you so much for sharing so much of your fitting and sewing process. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this!
I am so glad! Thank you so much. ❤️
always enjoyable - thank you Ashley!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just bought the book, so this was a very helpful video. Love the fabric you chose.
Glad it was helpful!
Lovely! I'll have to try your trick of serging all the seams before sewing
Thank you!
Oh it turned out SO pretty! I love the print and it fits you so well!
Thank you so much!!
Great video
Great job Ashley,your dress looks really lovely. 🪡🧵💕
Thank you! ❤️
Oh so pretty! I ❤️ it. Thx for sharing
Thank you! 😊
This was so helpful. Informational video i really needed. Thank you so much!!!💞
Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely love the way this dress fits and how well it went together!! Lovely!!
Thank you so much!
I have this book. Need to start using it
Your dress looks fabulous! I am a novice sewer. I've not been happy with the fit with the things I've made so far (Hinterland dress, Huon dress), so I bought Ahead of the Curve. I'd love to see you make the Kersoe top from it.
Such a cute dress, l love it!!!
Thank you! 😊
Great video. The dress looks lovely on. I love that you explain everything so well, I will definitely be saving this video for when I make this dress myself. I am so glad I came by your channel today! Thank you ❤
Thank you for watching! I am glad it was helpful!!
You’re so talented! Lovely dress ❤ Thanks so much for going through your process.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. I purchased the book last year and have been scared to use it. I was thinking as a beginner, my skills weren't really good yet.
Go for it! I think it is pretty beginner friendly
Facing trick starts at 19:50
I just bought this book so it was great to see your thoughts about it! I am excited to try her method for a narrow shoulder adjustment because I have mixed results with just cutting a bit off the side😆. Your method for finishing the facing by sewing on the interfacing was genius, Can't wait to see more!!!
I am so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!😊
My initial thought was that you need a smaller size .. maybe with a larger cup size if necessary.
That is what I had to do. It is so much easier to adjust bust/waist than to mess with the shoulders and sleeve.
A few things... OMG what a cute dress and the ice storm vignette is so gorgeous!!! What's a waist stay and how does that work? Also, appreciation for the color matching box of La Croix under the dishes cabinet 😂. It takes dedication to shop food packaging in a color palette 😝.
Honestly the Limoncello La Croix is my favourite flavor it just works out 😝. A waist stay is sort of an old fashioned technique where you tack in a piece of ribbon at the waist and it has its own seperate hook and eye and you are able to have it take some of the weight of the skirt so it doesnt strain the dress and prevents it from stretching out. Its useful when you have big/long skirts.
@@ashleymainmakes so interesting about the waist stay. I'll have to look it up for some implementation notes. Thanks for the info!!
Hi Ashley, thank you for this... which are your fav cashmerette patterns? Did you try the pants ( trousers) in the book?
Probably the roseclair even though it was a lot of work and the turner dress. The first time I made a turner dress I was like, this is what it looks like if something is designed for me.
I havent tried out the pants yet, no. I am not a big pants person. Eventually I will make some.
I just found your channel, you did a great job! Very detailed. Dress looks great. Is that book just for plus size?
Yes, it is! It goes down to a size 12, or a bust 40 in Cashmerette.
Did you have to edit the top of the sleeves to fit the new shoulder? I don’t see that in the video.
I didnt, but I think I should have added some more to the sleeve cap. I think thats what is causing the slight pulling