A Pink Velveteen 1940's Dress : Sewing Vlog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- A casual mid week vlog in which I tackle one of the many patterns I picked up on my recent trip to PA. It went better than I had expected!
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The pattern was purchased from Mad Hatters Antiques in PA
The fabric is from Fabric Mart Fabrics, It is called "Pale Salmon Pink 100% Cotton Velveteen " on the website!
The shoes are from memery.co.uk/ (they are cheaper if you use the code 20off).
I really like them but they do run quite narrow and seem less durable than Royal Vintage or Miss L Fire shoes since they have leather bottoms. Not sponsored by the way, I realized when editing it kind of seemed that way but I paid for them myself (funnily enough, as a reward to myself for another sponsored video heh!) :)
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Usually people buy shoes that match their outfits, but nah, not Angela. Just buy a pair of lovely shoes and SEW a matching outfit. You are on a new level of conscious being.
I get that. I can make a dress to match a pair of shoes, but If I buy a dress, I may not be able to find shoes that match, and I certainly wouldn't be able to make them
@@claraduston2377 learn shoemaking, duh
@@damnbro_idc would love to, any idea how to go about that?
I probably shouldn't comment on it I made a dress just to go with a crown I bought admittedly it was for an event
@@claraduston2377 try skillshare they have a ton of courses to choose from
I wonder if the clerk at the fabric store realized that you were the girl on the pattern picture!!.
FYI: That type of sleeve is called a Dolman sleeve. I think they made a comeback in the 1980s as I remember knitting a sweater with Dolman sleeves about that time. Adorable dress.
The whole outfit looks so pretty and ladylike!
And congrats on passing your test! Here in Germany we don’t have ‚learners permits‘....we have to do all our practicing with a liscensed driving instructor. The whole process is hideously expensive. And I was so nervous on my first test, I ran over a red light 😳
Lololol, I almost ran over a fire hydrant....but how in the world did you run over a red light!? Were you airborn!?
Angela, why don't you use a rotary cutter?
Marie Mason
Isn‘t that the correct expression? Not a native speaker 😎
What I meant is...I was about to go over an intersection and I had the green light at first, so I should have just hit the gas. But from the opposite direction came a large truck signaling a left turn and not really looking like it was slowing down. So I did...and then the truck did break and I wanted to go, but just a second before the light had switched to red. Ups.
@@raraavis7782 You almost had the expression correct, you just added an extra work, "over". You said 'you ran over a red light' means you drove your vehicle into the physical light pole.
To say you crossed the intersection when the light was red, you would say 'you ran a red light'.
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Thanks 🙂
That hat is AMAZING! OMG I'm so in love with it! The flowers, the wire cage, the pillbox, it is all so creative and goes together so well I really hope you will do a more detailed tutorial for how you achieved it! Also how it is worn, and the hairstyle.
Yes I'd love a tutorial on how to make some cool hats!
Yes, me too! I'm so impressed you know how to do all these things, please share some more of your knowledge.
Congratulations on your drivers test and your McCalls patterns. The dress turned out lovely.
My oldest daughter would never have passed a driver's test. She gets extreme performance anxiety. By some great stroke of grace, there was a two-year period where teens who took a driver's education course and passed the written exam were not required to take the driving portion of the test. A parental-taught course was accepted, as well. (We ordered it online.) She is 27 and has only found a way to be comfortable with driving within the last year. You have no need to feel self conscious because there are many who share your plight.
As for your outfit, I love it. You chose a pattern that naturally flatters you, especially when you lengthened the waist. I share in your satisfaction of finding a use for the lone snap. It adds an extra layer to the satisfaction of completion of the whole dress. I think such snaps are missing from many modern dresses and that is a pity.
If you happen to be low on inspiration at some point, please consider a short tutorial on the process for covering the belt buckle. I inherited a dozen or so vintage buckles and haven't used a one of them because of their peculiar colors. I also wouldn't complain if you eventually release a tutorial for the hat. It was such a perfect accessory. Every aspect of it was well considered and executed.
The completed look is so pleasant! I don't personally wear a lot of pinks, but I love this tone of pink and it looks wonderful on you!
I absolutely love this dress and hat. It looks lovely on you. The fabric is beautiful. Great job!!
Your new dress is just lovely. The hat and shoes really finish the look. I know you will enjoy wearing it. Congrats on your driver's license. That is quite an accomplishment. I know your mom will appreciate you driving her to the doctor. Take care and will pray your mom comes through her surgery with no problems and has a quick recovery.
My mom and I really enjoyed watching this. She came from a family that used to make all their own clothes.
The hat is to die for!!!!! I love the way you look in this.....it reminds me of that whole vibe in that movie, Catch Me if You Can! You look like an adorable 1950's Bon Bon. ; )
Hi Angela,
I watched this video a few days ago and believe it is a wonderful project to shore up your construction skills. As always, beautiful design and fabric.
The pattern of the dress is something my grandmother would have worn to a wedding in the late 40s. In her case a navy crepe. The pattern has to date from then because of the length and width of the skirt. Sumptuary (sp) laws limited the yardage allowed in garments during the war. WWII era dresses ended at the knee with very little fullness in the skirt.
Velveteen is a napped fabric and not easy to sew because it has idiosyncrasies not seen on 1930's printed quilt fabric.
It will 'walk' while sewing. Invest in a walking foot. The walking foot will prevent the shifting of layers under the pressure foot as you sew. See 21:18 Notice the ripple on one side of the seam causing the seam to swing? One side stretched as you were sewing.
Cut all the pieces in the same direction being aware of the grain line in the fabric. This means.... shoulder seam, waist seam on skirt pieces, top of sleeve all face the same direction when pinned to the fabric. Most patterns will provide a layout drawing for a 'napped' fabric. See 21:18, 20:01. Notice how the center front panel is darker than the side front panels. It is caused the by the way the light reflects off the different direction of the nap in the velveteen.
Sew the pieces from the top down. This will mean sewing the collar from center back to front on the right and left side. (I violated this rule with a commissioned Cluny lace cocktail dress and the seams spun around the client like a barber pole. I should have known better than to sew down from armscye to hem then from hem to armscye. I had to redo all the seams to make the seams lay right.)
Cutting out a garment with pinking shears allows ample room for error because of the width of the cut. Use shears and pink later if that is your choice for a seam finish.
With velveteen, underline the bodice for support with a light weight muslin fabric and tape the shoulder seams and a waist seam to add support for the weight of the dress.
The collar and front facing NEED interfacing to add longevity to the garment and have it drape as intended while worn.
When you trim multiple layers hold your shears at a 45 degree angle to the seam. This will stagger the layers for a smoother seam when pressed. Very helpful on a thicker fabric.
It is hard to get a smooth edge on a rounded collar. I insert piping into the seam and it always lays nicely.
Put a row of stay stitching on the seam on every inside corner and every inside curve of the garment. Clip to the stitching. Match up the outer corner with the inside corner. The notches are secondary to making that perfect corner. See 15:06 and 17:36 (Match intersecting seams, centers and corner details. If the fabric was accurately cut... the rest of the seams will fall in line.
Velveteen will fray just looking at it. Put a straight stitch 1/4" from the cut edge then pink. My preference is a Hong Kong finish.
Nicely done hem and button holes. Both hard things to do on velveteen.
I did watch your video today of the butterfly dress. You were working on the overlapping circles decorative trim on the front of the over-skirt. Beautiful. You are indeed an artist.
Kind regards, Nannette
Omg, you look like a character from a movie! Like "the Girl". Really gorgeous. You might be scared of driving cars, but when it comes to vintage patterns and challenging fabrics, you are fearless :D
Congrats! Never say that getting over a fear or anxiety for the sake of someone you love isn't a big deal. Your mom is very lucky and I hope she feels better soon.
I’m actually relieved that I’m not the only person who is terrified of driving outside of my own small town. You’re definitely not the only one! Congrats on going out of your comfort zone 👍
That whole ensemble is to die for.
This dress is beautiful - the collar, the covered buttons, all of the bodice!! Would make a great blouse. And let's not even get started on that incredible hat. Your hairstyle is perfect, the whole look is perfect. WINNER!!!
I’ve grown used to your fantastic dressmaking skills after binge watching -I don’t even know how many! But watching you whip that beautiful hat together blew me away! You are one clever chicky 💕
That hat is really cute.
As far as driving anxiety goes, I completely understand. When I first started taking driving lessons as a teenager I would literally break down crying in the car, because I was so nervous. I learned to drive in rural Indiana, so even though I have had my license for a good ten years now (wow, I feel old writing that), I still get nervous driving in traffic and I have never driven in a big city or on steep winding roads. I also haven't parallel parked since my driving test. I suggest listening to music while driving. I find it keeps me calm without distracting me too much.
Congratulations on getting you driver's license. I was 30, had many of the same issues. Being able to drive opens up a new world. Love your historical fashions!
Angela, u r so cute sweetie. Love the story on trying to master driving, hang in there hun u will get it. Love the little pink dress. Velvet is my favourite. This is a style that looks really lovely on u. I feel inspired to look for something similar. I hope u get plenty of wear out of it. The shoes... I love them. Shoes r a bit of a disease for me. I find it hard to resist a cute pair. Love the content too. Have a fun week sewing 😀
Oh my, this outfit is adorable, and so are you! Your sewing skills are beyond amazing and you truly are inspiring me to get back and start sewing for myself again!
One thing I would point out is "nap" Velvet, velveteen, corduroy and such all have a "nap". If you run your hands down the fabric one way it feels soft and smooth, as the fibers lay down. Running your hand up the other way you will feel resistance as you are going against the grain.
When sewing a garment with nap, you will need extra fabric so that you can layout ALL of your pieces going in the same direction. The lower edges all need to be pointing the same direction. You want to be able to run your hands down over the entire dress and have it feel smooth. I think you may have laid out the center front section of your skirt against the grain, or upside down. The result is that section will appear just a shade lighter than the other sections of the skirt, even though it is all the same exact fabric. I once sewed an entire skirt upside down with the nap. No one else could tell, but I knew because it wasn't pleasant running my hands down the skirt! I hope this helps!
For a young, self-taught seamstress you do such amazing work! I would recommend that when you are next out thrifting if you come across a Bishop Sewing Method workbook you purchase it and study it. My mom gave it to me many, many years ago and it has been so helpful. If you had it you would have known to watch for the nap and cutting directions of your cotton velveteen (which...I'm totally jealous! That hasn't been seen retail here in my area in 20+ years!) to avoid having the layers shifting while sewing and also in a colour discoulouration of the garment. But nevermind all that...I'm sorry I missed this when it first posted but tickled to get to see how lovely you and your matching shoes look!!! Edit: I hope you don't take this as a critical comment because I am TOTALLY In AWE of you!!
A beautiful dress in my fav color. The hat and belt to match is so so cool!!! You are beautiful inside and out. And you have went the extra mile for your mom by getting your drivers license. Looking forward for more of your adventures. Please let us know your mom is alright after her surgery.
I don't even know how to sew but I am so invested in these videos.
I like watching you sew the dress! It looks good and it must be very comfortable!
I also sew for my girls and myself.
This is so cute! Pink + velvet and the fit of the dress just make it special.
Your great Angela! Congratulations on the driving test! Your love of sewing and your blog is wonderfully inspiring!
I love these sort of dusty pinks they are so cute. I love this dress so so much
Beautiful! And congrats for getting your license and conquering your anxiety around that. I'm 33 and still find vehicles terrifying even though I have to drive all the time. Frankly, it's the people who are completely confident and comfortable driving that mess up, I think it's one thing everyone needs to have at least some nerves about
Angela you look so sophisticated! The 3 piece looks great together, Well done!!
I love how much of a difference the belt makes. This really is a dress to my own heart, I love velvet and the colour is so beautiful
Hi Angela...I don't even know how I found your channel but after looking at your talented work and your affinity for fashions from the past, I just wanted to tell you that you are the most interesting person on TH-cam. My problem is that I'm a lot older than you. I hope you don't freak out knowing that. And it's not that I'm interested in vintage fashions like you. What I admire about you is that you seem to be fearless about knowing about the past. Most people I know that are your age (or thereabouts) seem to be very disinterested in things and events that happened before they were born. They don't know the great films or music of the past. To them, nothing existed before cell phones and the internet. You are so amazing in the way you treasure vintage fashions. The guy who gets to date you or be your boyfriend is a very lucky guy. If only I were a younger man...oh well. And yes, I watched your entire video. Not that I'm going to take up sewing (I love black and white photography and films before 1982, the birth year of MTV) but I love hearing your lovely voice. Best wishes to you.
I feel you on the driving thing!!! You are NOT alone!
How lovely is it to wake up and see that Angela put out a new video! Such a lovely dress, the material looks so soft like cotton candy!
I just noticed how pretty the hat is. The decor is so lovely!
I hope that your mother’s health improves. 🙏 Congratulations on your test and patterns. I saw one of your patterns in a store and flippantly said “Oh, it’s one of Angela’s patterns. I know her.” My husband gave me a strange look and when I explained that I follow you on TH-cam, he rightly told me that I know you but I don’t know you like we’re friends or something. Great dress! I’m just a beginner and my dresses look okay. But I’ve learned a lot by following you.
Congrats on passing your test! It really is a huge deal, especially after you pass 18, cos then it's like the pressure keeps exponentially getting worse yearly. As someone who hasn't passed her test due to health (and needing a knee replacement at 16, but being told I had to wait 30 years to be eligible), I can understand the anxiety and satisfaction that it is done. I hope you get a lot more comfortable and confident in driving in different areas as this will open the world up to you. Xx
I COMPLETELY understand how you feel about driving and congratulations on getting your license! I am 37 and still haven’t ever gotten mine. 🤭 Fortunately I live in an area where I can walk to everything I need so it doesn’t interfere with my day to day. Love all your videos!
Very sorry to hear your Mother is going through a medical crisis. You are a very special daughter as you help her through this time. The dress ensemble is adorable. You make me feel so inspired to try new patterns.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...do a tutorial on the hat! I want it so much and need to know how to make it. It was perfect with the adorable dress you made and the shoes. Congratulations on both your license and your new patterns. I'm going to Jo-Ann's tomorrow and will look for them. Best wishes to your mom.
Few people parallel park really well. Love the dress and hat. The more you drive the less nervous you`ll be. Speeding is fun! Pink is always pimp. Congrats on your license!
Dressed in this way, and your make up and hair...you look so much like my mother that you made me cry. Thank you. You're very pretty.
Congrats on the license! It really does get easier, as you kind of learn stuff that stays pretty universal throughout where you go and get more experience driving. But that pretty much comes with driving around and getting lost until you learn. Good luck to your Momma on her surgery!
It must be so fun to go into a store and buy patterns you designed, with your picture on them. 👗💖
Wowza! This is absolutely beautiful!!!! I LOVE the 40's style best!
Congrats on your drivers license! That is amazing! ☺. I never did get mine so I totally understand how difficult and nerve wracking that can be. You SHOULD be proud! I'm so happy for you!
I still don't sew, but I have taken up crochet and you've inspired me to get into historical patterns, so thank you!
Way to go on the license!! My oldest son loves to drive...like me. My youngest has a lot of anxiety about it. He was afraid to turn the key! He wants a job now so he has been talking about it a lot. He is 16 and is required to take instruction. I don’t think it too odd to have anxiety. Oh...I was twenty-five when I got mine circumstance not anxiety and I had to do it in Southern California that was anxiety inducing. 😉
I adore the hat. Perfect finishing touch.
This ensemble is extremely flattering on you Angela, well done!
hey lady!
Loving the look! In the past when sewing velvet I have popped a piece of tissue paper in between the two layers of fabric to keep the pile of the velvet from latching together and warping. Once you sew your seam, you can just tear away the tissue and either re-use it or recycle it! I also found that clips were VERY helpful when sewing with velvet, even though I much prefer pins in the rest of my sewing. XOXO!
Hi Anigela! Yet another lovely ensemble..Bravo my dear. Now the matter at hand. The "Waist" they are referring too. Just in case out of your 399 comments no one else mentioned this.. is actually what they were and still called among the older generation of dressmakers and wearers alike. To make a "waist " to match or go along with a skirt suit was a common phrase. One still used among my sister in laws whom all sew.
I'll never understand not wanting to drive... as soon as I turned 15.5 I wanted my permit, the day I turned 16 I got my license. I needed to drive to go see friends or just for more freedom in general ... BUT! I LOOOOOOOVE THIS VIDEO!
That turned out so pretty....and the hat just finishes it off beautifully!
The frock and hat are super - you look stunning! Amazing skill and so good of you to share it....Thank you!
This turned out to be a super cute color for you when you had it all put together! Loved the addition of the hat.
The hat really takes the dress to another level. Beautiful work, as usual :)
Angela you look so period appropriate. Not only are you beautiful your pieces look scrumptious. Great work. I love your videos and I don't even sew,t I like watching you turn a piece of material into something gorgeous.
Extremely pretty look. I love the 40’s fashions. I love that you are sharing your talent with us!
Girl, I love your style and you have so much experience that your projects look like they come right from the stores!
I just pulled the trigger on this fabric as well. Funny enough before this video came out I was looking at this fabric for a 1940s pattern! I was shocked to see you had purchased this fabric! So I was able to see how it held up to washing and how it sews up! You’re a God send thank you Angela!
I absolutely adore the flowers on the hat!
I can clearly see you like one of those drawing model or a model for one of the pattern. You look so timeless and beautiful. And all the era look good on you.
Congratulations to you on your patterns!!! That hat is everything!!!!!
Beautiful dress and hat...love the pink velveteen! You're a true artist! Thanks for sharing!
This ensemble turned out so cute, and very your style. Great details on the hat.
i always feel so happy when i see you satisfied with your project 😇
This just blows me away! Your talent is amazing! I am a beginning/basic sewer, and I learn a LOT on your channel. Just whipping together a matching hat...I was like WHOA!! This is amazing!!
Turned out beautifully, & love the matching hat too!
Beautiful dress, especially the fabric. I loved the matching hat you made. Its gorgeous!
You continue to amaze me with your skills and creativity.
The color compliments you very nicely. Love watching you work.
That is one adorable ensamble! Sooooo cute!! 😍
oh my gosh, you really hit a home run with this one! So beautiful!!!!
Absolutely adorable! You did a wonderful job on the dress and also the hat is awesome. I made so many of my clothes when I was young but haven’t touched my machine in years. It was really fun to watch you make that vintage dress pattern come to life in a very lovely way with a creative fabric choice and a refreshing fabric color. Really well done!
Oh my goodness 😱so beautiful so sweet just in love with this fabric. Like , the perfect shade and holy moses i love your hat. You are so talented. God bless you. 🙏💐💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯💯💯
This is wonderful! Such a crisp finish, yet very soft due to the subtle color and velvet sheen. Excellent work!
This is gorgeous! I love the flower design on the hat. I think that just adds a lot of interest and personality and it's so pretty. Well done!
Also, congrats on your driving test. I absolutely hated taking mine and now that I live in a city with someone who owns a car, I never drive anyway. I hope your mom's surgery goes well.
That colour really flatters you. How lovely!
Oh man, driving in other suburbs or cities is so nerve-wracking and makes me anxious too - Australia has some doozies! So proud of you getting your license, well done! 💕
That hat needs more explanation, looks like two styles mashed together but looks amazing!
The hat was inspired by this! www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-40-039-s-Green-Felt-Flowers-Tilt-Hats-As-Is-for-Restoration-or-Pattern-/222055113773?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=nQpRVAMv0e9PgM%252F1TzhdlEjgmNo%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
And it kind of it - a hybrid of the 1950's half hat I attempted a while ago, and a traditional pillbox.
That is so cute and yes, should be perfect for fall.
Its sooooooo pretty!! And the hat too waw! The color is so flattering on you! Plus I totally feel that driving anxiety. I also unexpectantly passed my driving test but that was 3 years ago and I haven't driven since, woops. I live in Europe and public transport is pretty good where I live so driving hasn't really been necessary. Doesn't help my anxiety though!!
These are so fun to follow you along with. Congratulations on more patterns with McCalls! I love that cape and dress that you showed so much! Gorgeous! And I love this dress and Hat! The dress is super flattering and I fricking love that color fabric.
The dress is gorgeous! Parallel parking...I've been a licensed driver since 1978 and I never learned to do that. I was in the military at the time I got my license and I found out if I had a military license the state would give me a license without a test. I knew I couldn't parallel park so I got a military license because all I had to do was drive around the block. No parking. I have since driven in the states of South Carolina, Michigan, Texas, and Pennsylvania as a licensed driver. And I also drove while I lived in Germany. I still can't parallel park. lol!!
congratulations on your license!!! the first end result was gorgeous, and i envy your sewing room and determination.
Beautiful.....great job! I love your videos. Congratulations on getting your driver's license.....it is a huge deal especially since you did it while battling with fear/anxiety. Please try to push yourself to drive a little as much as possible. I too have anxiety issues with driving....I have had a license for 30 years.....but I haven't driven a car in almost 13 years. Hopefully if you drive frequently, even a little bit, the fear will become less and less.
A very GORGEOUS ensemble, Angela.
My motivation to drive me new (very cheap 1990 toyota) STICK shift was going to joann's and I never shifted above 2nd....(I KNOW RIGHT) I learned a lot just by going to the fabric store. congratulations! It's been many years but my anxiety about new routes and places has very much improved. I'm totally buying your new patterns. I love your videos!!!
You look positively radiant in that dress and hat combo, as for the driving, don’t feel bad, I myself barely passed my test. Had I missed one more point I would’ve failed. It gets easier with practice, and I don’t know a single person who is good at parallel parking
It's amazing that you take the time to make a 1st draft.
Definitely a nice outfit ... looking forward to seeing your next project.
Yay! I'm happy you had a successful project after some disappointment last month. It's very cute!
SO cute. The hat is just perfect too!
Always love your sewing vlogs, such a gorgeous outfit xxx
I just found your channel and I already love your videos! I know this video was posted a while ago, but I just wanted to let you know that I also had to get my driver's license a thousand miles away from my house and it was in a more urban area than I was used to, and I was soooo nervous before the test. There wasn't any necessity for me to get my license like there was for you, so I just kept putting it off until my permit was about to expire and I couldn't anymore. But I got through it, and I'm glad you did too! It took me years to get comfortable with driving, and I know plenty of people who have been driving for years and are still uncomfortable with it, so you're not alone!
So cute! And the hat is just perfect. What a fun project!
Girl, I feel you. I am 30 and I don't have a driver's license.
Honestly I only got my driver's license at 19 because I also had to take family members to doctors' appointments. I loved my bike and the nice weather in Florida.
Oh good I'm not alone lol
@@djm050 I am 32 already. Still no license HAHAHA
I find your videos so useful and inspiring! Thank you for putting so much work into your videos and describing the process, it is such a great tool. I love the 1940s and this dress is to die for!