I made a plus size vintage dress pattern for Atlanta Frocktails
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For Atlanta Frocktails 2024, I wanted to make a vintage dress for the theme Secret Garden, however, as per usual I wanted until the absolute last minute. So I dug into my "project pile" for this sewing vlog, and dug out this glorious 1950's vintage fabric and a true 1950's vintage PLUS SIZE sewing pattern. But even though the pattern was plus size, I still had to size up my vintage pattern by 1/2" on either side of the bodice pieces. Come with me to see the journey that was making this vintage dress.
Pattern: Marian Martin 9273, size 24.5
Fabric: vintage 1950's cotton
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Losing a thing. Then finding the thing. Then thinking you put the thing away. Then realizing you didn't. Then tearing the world apart to find the thing. But no luck. Then making a new thing. This is exactly what my ADHD life looks like.
Saaaaameeeeeeeee 🥴🙃
See, this is why I’m fairly convinced I’m AuDHD. But I don’t need the assessment as I’m not working anymore. This SO MANY TIMES.
You forgot the part where it shows back up after the replacement is made.
Mine too!
@@IlorinWaern Absolutely. I've literally bought things to replace the lost item knowing the thing would show up as soon as I opened the packaging...
Beautiful 💖. Hint: I ditched the black sharpie that I would secretly use for washable crayola markers. Love the color options and cheaper then the pencils or markers from the fabric store.
Stephani darling even though I’m not a vintage so I do enjoy you. I always lose collar stands. I don’t care if I’ve laid the pattern out and cut out the piece. I lose it. Drive me effing crazy. I have a baggie full of different pockets that I use wherever I like and I never lose that! And I’ve been sewing since I was nine and I’m 74 and I still make mistakes and I just wear my clothing because they’re still better made than what you can buy in the store even the high-end store so keep at it. I love what you do you’re so much.
you know, now that you've made a new one, the old one is gonna get jealous and pop up where you didn't think it should have ever been even if you've looked there millions of times while looking for it.
I thought for sure it was going to be on the corkboard when she went to pin the new one.
I know my opinion doesn't matter, but despite the fact that I generally hate prints, I love that fabric. I think the dress came out beautifully.
I love your “warning labels”. I may have to steal your method. I was glad to see you print “Don’t lose” on your pock piece. I had just been thinking I would write all over it. I sew in chaos, too. My tiny little ADd brain loses the most important things, frequently.
Sarcastic notes to self are my standard operating mode too, things like "don't forget the seam allowance this time!" and "Facing first, freakshow!!" "this side up, doofus!" "this way leads only to tears!"
All the tile for me.
The funniest part for me was when you yelled at yourself, "The front of the skirt, Stephanie"
I’m a newer follower to you and the sewing in chaos, and just wanted to say thank you! I love your content and attitude, and always get giddy when I see you’ve uploaded or a video from you is on my home page! :) Thank you for all you do Stephanie!
The yoke looks PERFECT! And the skirt does magical things when you twirl!!
I enjoy watching the video and pretending that I will sew again. I am in the hospital with kidney issues at 67, sò I doubt it, but maybe. I need a sewing helper, but live alone and don't have one. My mother was great at sewing, but she has been gone for 5 years now. My son and grandson are not interested in such things. Thank you, Stephanie.
Sending love your way 💕
I need a sewing mentor or sewing friend.
@@Bright_Broccoliin which vountry would you need this friend
I'll have you know I just utterly disrupted the book reading upstairs by giggling loudly and hysterically at the labels around the yoke. And yes, I know you're pleased with yourself. You should be.
OMG STEPHANIE MADE A MOCKUP!
*edit: that's so frigging cute!
**second edit: I will go use the good fabric.
What are the labels made of that's not scratchy?
I love that dress! I love the fabric, I love how the neckline looks on you, I love how the darts are pairs of smaller darts instead of the more 60s super-geometric angles, I love the super-kicky skirt. I love all of this.
Also love the Gandalf seam ripper!
Losing and finding things is totally my jam. Then putting it somewhere safe and then not being able to find it again😂.
Love the red petticoat! Made me smile so much! Your dress is fabulous!
My name is also Stephanie, I have tried but don’t understand how to make clothes and when you were like “this bit, the front of the skirt Stephanie.” I was like why are you growling at me 😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
I wish I had all your “scraps” to help me get my baby blankets for the Women’s Center in Ft. Payne, Alabama. It’s a fantastic organization that help new families get a hand up when preparing for new babies. I make blankets, purp pads, hats and even shoes
You don’t fool me for one minute. I caught that extra fluffiness caused by a surreptitious under slip puffy thing. You little minx. Love the dress love how fluffy it is love watching you whenever I get a chance.
Turned out beautiful! Proves quality can be turned out under a deadline😉
Beautiful dress!
Frocktails looks like so much fun!
As I was watching (and laughing hysterically) I was wondering if you had a camera in my sewing/studio room as I swear our self-talk and sewing activities are much the same! Thanks for the entertainment as my hubby would say - as I am a walking comedy show and most of the time it is me, just "being me"! Happy I found you on TH-cam. x's another chaos coordinator
I cut into "the good fabric" because of this video!!! Thank you!! 💕
YES!!! Way to go!
I found the same Bernina sewing machine on Facebook Marketplace for $175.00. It didn't have the embroidery module so I found one that had never been taken out of the box for $100.00. The machine came in a Horn cabinet. The son had no idea what he had and he was clearing out his mother's estate. He threw in 3 boxes of beautiful fabric and a box of 64 spools of unused embroidery thread. In other words it was the estate sale that kept on giving. When I heard the boot up sound, I grinned from ear to ear since I know you love a bargain. Have fun at Frocktails. I can't wait to get well enough to go to one of your events and meet you in person.
The dress is fab, the headpiece is amazing, the ears are soooo cute. Definitely 11 out of 10.
The dress is awesome but even better is that you are such a blessing to so many viewers like myself. You bring joy in my life while sharing a hobby I have long enjoyed. God Bless you and your family, may he keep you safe in all your travels.
Turned out great. Perfect for the event also. I would suggest making another one with the pattern's skirt. Maybe out of a black fabric for a "cocktail party" type event. Your own little black dress.
I love watching you. Entertaining and informative. I thought I was the only one who would still be sewing at zero hour.
I always enjoy your content Steph, thanks. I have an idea about your favorite pocket pattern piece. iF it will fit full size on you scanner, scan it and save it to PDF so you can print it when needed.
What a great idea!
It's a shame you couldn't make the skirt part. And even though I loved the fabric and the surprise of a Wild Canada appearance, I'm going to have to INSIST you make the skirt. I NEED to see that skirt!! You totally don't understand!!!! I have a -er-little problem. I have a slight --uhm -- I -- ah -- collect, (yeah, that's it!) I COLLECT unique skirt patterns. I totally don't care if you put it on another bodice top or just make it as a skirt -- I NEED TO SEE IT!!!!!!
Beautiful dress. The party looked like so much fun!
Need to see the skirt.
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you can draft any old skirt pattern you like. Maybe buy yourself a text on fashion design drafting. I used to collect unusual sleeve patterns until I learned drafting techniques and sleeves are much more technical than skirts.
Just remember: piecing is a thing (and is very vintage)!
You can even get creative with it (complimentary color block strips, anyone?).
Not having quite enough fabric shouldn't stop you from giving your garment its best life.
Two things. Does Bernie actually make that noise? And two, are going to be in Georgia?!?! I am an hour and half outside of ATL. Damn, maybe you could coax me into finishing my Walk away dress that I walked away from.
The dress turned out adorable! You should be really proud of what you did with this one! It’s especially cute! 👗
Really a beautiful dress. The Fabric is stunning and the buttons are perfection! Those shoes were made for that fabric! Fabulous job ❤
What a lovely dress! Glad you had so much fun making and wearing it and I'm sure we'll see you in it in many future videos!
It would be kind of hilarious if the solution to the disappearing pocket piece becomes an Airtag sewn on like a curtain weight.
That pocket pattern is going to be your 10mm socket. No matter how many you have you can't find it.
Beautiful patterns and dress. I thought you added sequins to the center of some of the roses in the reveal, but it was probably just a white dot in the pattern. Everyone looked lovely at the frocktail. Thanks.
I love your videos. I saw you posted this and I have to watch while granddaughter and I prepare a pizza for dinner. She is beginning to think that sewing is silly and fun. AND where did you get your seam ripper?? I want one.
Great Job! I noticed on your top stitching that they are nice and straight. Also I heard that water soluble color pencils make good washable fabric markers.
I know we all love you for your humor and general loveliness, but the part when you tried to tear the fabric in half
was so hilarious - it made me like you even more!
edit: and now she throws in a rocky horror pic joke - I have been charmed to death!
I’ve been using Wunderlabel for many years . Love the brand and their quality.
Your dress turned out great 👏👏👏
Im so glad I'm not the only person who does these things and yet look how we manage to get it done
As ye sew, so shall ye rip! My motto on anything I do. Sewing, crochet or knitting. I need do a cross stitch motto of it. It's my life.
You will find the errant pocket piece at a time when you absolutely do not need it. You will then put it some place for safekeeping where you tell yourself that you will absolutely remember the location. The next day, you will have no idea what you did with it and it will be gone until you find it again at a time when you absolutely do not need it...........ask me how I know.
I cant remember if you have a video showing how to size up patterns, but if not id really love to see how you do it!
Stephanie love the dress. Thank you for sharing 😊
Love seeing you use tailors tacks...an often forgotten aid
It was something my late mother taught me, so whenever she sewed, I’d sew them all. These days? I am NOT so good at it 😂
I never heard of it until this video then looked it up
I love tailor tacks i leaned them at around 12 and now 67 and havent found a better way to mark dart points
I read the title. Me: "Oh, that's nice! Who is Atlanta Frocktails?" 🤣
I hope there is a label that says "This took FOREVER"
Darling dress! Gorgeous vintage fabric.
BTW, I went to visit the company. They are good!!!!!
Oh that dress is gorgeous! Love it!
you absolutely inspire me
We can’t waste fabric.. says Stephanie Canada who has a storage locker full to the brim with several lifetime’s full of fabric…😂
I absolutely adore the blue rose fabric. Stephanie, the finished product is one of the best dresses 👗 you have made to date.
More importantly you look divine in it! And the floofy crinoline is soo you!
I like that you have a sewing notions sponsor, I am going to check them out for sure.
And finally, today’s video featured vintage fabric, a vintage pattern, and..vintage Stephanie Canada.🇨🇦
I am not sure if you realize how much of an inspiration your hoot and a holler videos are for your subscribers…
❤❤❤❤
It is so heart stopping to watch sewers rip their fabric instead of cutting. Especially vintage fabric. All of the detailed work and effort put into this dress could be ruined by ripping the fabric. It distorts the grain and weakens the fabric. Seriously, I have an anxiety moment.
I caught my breath too! I’m confident in Stephanie’s skills to be sure but my sewist dread bubbled up unbidden.
23:37 omg I love everything about this outfit!
Liked your bias tape idea. Thanks.
It's beautiful ! You look lovely in it !
You did an amazing job with this dress ❤❤❤ it was so much fun spending time with you
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️You are amazing, brilliant and funny. Thank you for being you!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
So cute! It turned out so great.
Beautiful Stephanie. Can I borrow it for a family wedding please? 😍😍😍😍. You're so right USE THE FABRIC!!
Yay coupon code!! Thank you! And love the cameos in this one!
Using the mockup for lining and so on is my favorite thing to do.
Why am I surprised that a vintage sewist has a modern machine with a screen???
I do modern and improv and vintage sewing (more vintage fabric than patterns, and my fave vintage patterns are the half sizes from the very early 1970’s)… but I adore vintage machines. My favorite only makes straight stitches forward and reverse.
But yet a friend gave me a Viking, which has a very basic screen for stitch selection and size. And I can’t tell you how much I love the feature where you push a button, and it essentially ties a knot at the beginning or end of seam. what does it so smoothly or quietly but it’s really got a couple features that are lovely.
5:02. Oh Stephanie i'm so sad. I think you could have saved the skirt by color blocking. Do the top 2/3rds the dress in fashion fabric and rhen the bottom third in, navt blue, white, pale blue whatever floats your boat. They did that Allllllllll the time! And it woulda looked amazing!
You did a Marvelous job. The dress is Beautiful. Aaa the Can Can.. wonderful Stephanie.
Love the swirlability of the skirt! I was going to ATL Frocktails, but life got in the way, so maybe next year!
(Sure you don't want to hint at next year's theme? No? Okay...SIGH!)
ME: 'I absolutely know I put it somewhere safe.......'?!?
i bought a beautiful vintage mens jacket from your shop and i just adoreeeeee it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU!!!!
Totally love the dress..style & fabric!! I’m restarting my sewing journey after many years away. Thank you for you inspirational material. ❤️
Lovely frock, very “Stephanie” and such unique pretty fabric. I think would add curtain weights to the hem, as the prairie winds have been known to blow my full skirt over my head! but that’s just me. Blessings! from Canada 🇨🇦
Ooh ooh ooh!!! Wanna come to Wellington Frocktails... August. In NZ ..... yes?! Come with meeeeee! Love this dress and it looks good on you ❤
Hear me out, these gorgeous slippers are not the famous Ruby Slippers, but they are definitely the Sapphire Slippers!! ❤❤😍😍✨️💖🙌🏻
This turned out fan-freaking-tastic! Some contrast piping would be cute on that yoke. I totally bought my own labels, and promptly forgot to use your code, doh!! Thanks anyways, it's greatly appreciated
OMG I was just playing some silly quiz game and ran across the word impresario. I’ve seen that word around, but never really knew what it meant, so I looked it up. What do you know, it means Stephanie Canada incarnate. What a very cool name for your job!
Omg Julian's dress is amazing. I looove the overlap and the asymmetrical is awesome. Also, I've been watching Aaronica since your video and I love her content. I need to go back through the winter sewing patterns to find good plus sized jacket/ coat patterns. I love how the collar bit turned out on yours as well ^^. Also, I've actually been looking into labels so great timing XD
Don’t worry about filming fun stuff. You deserve fun without filming
Mockup! Mockup! Mockup!!
And always wash your fabric! 😂
You are such an inspiration! Love your attitude and the look of the dress: just amazing! The fabric: stunning! The style: adorable!
Thank you so much for this and giving me the confidence to try out more demanding patterns! Love from Germany❤
Love the fabric
mockups are effective. I keep stained sheets or unbleached muslin for that, and they become patterns for reuse with other fabric. fabric is fabulous but adding a few panels in a contrast fabric would make it usable.
Like the dress. A few questions.1) it’s the mannequin you used a plus size mannequin? And if so, where did you get it? 2) have you ever done a video on how you enlarge a vintage pattern? 3) what is a Frocktails .I have never heard of that before.
are you wearing a sunday scratchy half slip under that dress. many sundays were spent with meshy itchy slips under my sunday dresses. circa 1950s, sit still, said mom, it itches said little Robin, hold still you look like your bottom itches, "it does" said little Robin, Mom, two days later, I lines all of your four level mesh stiff itchy slips with my old slips. :" Thanks mom.
12:35 After seeing you in this dress in the Missing Pattern Pieces video, I came here to watch you make it. I paused here, because I'm just so enjoying this, and wanted to say so. 😍😁 I need to start watching you more often. I've been subscribed for at least a year, if not two, so there's no excuse. 🤭 Back to the video...
Excellent twirling skirt and a great color for you. The two most important mantras all makers must embrace: 1. I can do hard things. 2. There IS a solution.
I’m living vicariously through your channel.🥴 Thanks for sharing alllll the drama! 😂
Loved watching you make this dress. I've also recently been braving cutting into more of my good fabric. Like you say, it's so nice when you make it up and love the end result. ❤
I know some women from the sewing guild who are going. I wish I could (out of my budget) I wish I could meet you when you're in town. (edit: well. now that I've watched the videos, maybe next year.)
There's a pattern that I recommend which has instructions for adding a pocket into a side seam that has a zipper closure. I've used this method now on skirts, dresses AND trousers. Look for the Chore Skirt from Decades of Style.
I now have my favorite pocket piece under a magnet on my wall right now, with bright red instructions, because I have misplaced it twice. The struggle is real!
We have the same machine :) - the slowest start up ever... This machine has a basting feature, the works great. use the "long stitch" function and lengthen your stitch length a bit. I use it lot when making mock ups, gathering and blind hemming. Turns a 4mm stitch length to an 8mm stitch.
Solidarity for "holy fuck how did I sew half of my mockup right side out and half inside out?" of it all. Fortunately all the seams always seem (seam!) to be there and I can gauge what I need.
1st question: What is the real purpose for tailor's tacks?
2nd Have you ever tried washable markers? I am trying them for the first time. I hope it washes out.
Hey! A mock-up that fits your shoulders! I know it had problems, but not the usual problems.
I need these labels. So does a very good friend of mine. Well, my own labels, you know. Now I NEED to find out if they mail to the U.K…
Oooh, that fabric is so lovely! And I love how you've brought it to life!
When you first showed the fabric when it was folded up, I didn't really like it. As you made the dress I began to like it more and more. I love your dress, it is beautiful.
I'm old so when I learned to sew there was no such thing as a seam ripper. We used single edge razor blades which meant both blood on fabric and cut fabric. Also, my mom's (her grandmother's) Minnesota treadle sewing machine sewed the tightest seams that I've ever seen. Hint, if you cut the fabric while ripping a seam, you can make the seam just a tad wider to encase the cut.
I saw you take that pocket pattern and put it on the cork board in your sewing room! Sewing gremlins?? Possibly. The dress turned out lovely!
Oh my gosh Stephanie I'm in love with this dress. You look stunning in it. What was the gala you where taking about could you enlighten us with more details please. Thank you