I’ve done this, made a dress too big. It sat in my wardrobe for six months waiting for me to come up with a plan to save it. I put it in the trash can. It’s finally out of my house and I don’t have to worry about it. I’m very pleased about it now.
Honestly, if I weren't making videos out of my projects, a lot of them would remain unfixed. Cheers for the trash though! It is a hard thing to do sometimes!
Thank you! New Look patterns will never be purchased by me! I made one, that was a mess, watched you, and decided to avoid them like the Plague! I've sewed for well over 50 years, and I'd rather sew Vogue blindfolded than ever touch a New Look again!
You have patience. I have an uncut copy of the same pattern in my stash. Thanks to your video, not only will I look at the finished garment measurements, I will also measure the pattern. If it works out to be too complex, in the bin it will go ❤️ 🇬🇧
@@SparkleFeyed well we , the sewing community, can see that you have the gift of patience as well as being highly creative. My mum used to say the same about me....when she was ill and I was caring for her, she would say that I would make a terrible nurse.....I just laughed. Your mum loves you to the moon and back 💕
This is the BEST SEWING VIDEO EVER!!! I love the "Mysteries of Udolfo" frame, it's just great. Don't kid yourself: a lot of content is so nausea ding that people turn the sound down. Nobody will ever do that for one of your videos! Besides, who hasn't been suckered into one of those "one hour" patterns? The money these charletons have pocketed off of our lost innocence! (brushes away a tear) YOU had the guts to document the whole, sordid story AND you finished the dress! Pat yourself on the back!
It seams like this was your first big sew? Just remember our first sews are like the first pancakes you make… usable but not always perfect. Make sure you give yourself leeway and Grace. I’ve found the hardest part of sewing is picking out the fabric. You’ve got this.
Not my first big sew, but the first time I finished a pattern. I've started them before, but I have never finished! Your metaphor is quite fitting, as I am eating pancakes right now 🥞
Thank you for making this video. Very refreshing to see your mistakes and walk alongside you as you find ways to rectify them. I have a hard to fit body and have loads of problems with patterns so everything takes a million times longer. Plus my sewing is actually quite slow and I’m always unpicking. Thanks for helping me feel better about my level of ability by being so natural about it all
Love the video and how you committed you were to make it work. I made the same dress and had same issues but, made it in a rayon that had more drape. So, it made it almost wearable. I put these type of dresses in the 'house dress' category of my closet. Things I wear around the house:) Love your sense of humor as well.
Thank you so much! Yeah, I saw some reviews that suggested rayon... which makes more sense than the stiff quilter's cotton I used 😂 Live and learn, though! And it does make a spectacular house dress 😊
I admire your perseverance. You got there in the end. I'm a slow sewer and have learned that that's ok and to enjoy the process. No one knows how long something took you to make - they're just so impressed with the end result. (Well, until I inevitably point out the flaws. 😁) It's so true that everything else we feel we should be doing could expand to fill our whole lives if we let it. Sometimes we just need to sit down and sew! (Until a dog visits. It's only right that everything stops for that kind of huge love.) You're hilarious and I can't wait to see what you make next. x
I guess I didn't know you weren't supposed to 😂 Figures ... My aunt saw me cut an apple once and yelled at me for cutting it dangerously. I suppose it is my destiny... Death by directionally deficient cutting 👻
Im Working on a Vogue Cami, slip dress pattern. Oh boy...followed measurements for recommended sizing...nope. humungous. I bought a dress form and will cut my paper patterns out to fit my dress form First for ALL future paper pattern projects.
Always look at the finished measurements on the actual pattern piece for more accurate sizing. I have never understood why this information is not on the envelope package to make it easier to cut the correct size.
Never give up, never surrender! 😂 Always happy to find someone who is...um... let's say "less precise" in their sewing. Makes me feel a lot better about my own beginner journey, that's for sure!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video! LOL Watching you took me back to my own sewing times! Many years ago I sewed for myself…and made matching dresses when I had two little daughters! I thought it was cool that we matched but they grew out of that phase real quick🙄 Then we had two little boys and I had very little time to sew anything. I started buying dresses on the clearance rack…and Goodwill…and nowadays just use my sewing machine for alterations and mending. Occasionally I stop and page through the new pattern books but it’s just wishful thinking…I wish you much success and joy in your sewing adventures!! ☺️
I bought the same pattern and cotton material and decided to get back into dress making with a simple one hour project. I brushed aside concerns that fabric with no stretch and a design with no zips might be an issue and set about unfolding pages to find the two pieces I needed. Hang on, two? Is that all? Recheck everything (i read the Spanish as well just in case) and yes, only two pieces. A dart at the bust line and no other shaping? I measured myself and went to start drawing up my adjustments as the pattern suggested. The piece for the back of the dress was marked up for sizes 10 to 22 in steps of two. The front piece only had sizes 12, 16 and 20. Of course, none of those were what i wanted even before letting out the waist a bit. The longer I stared in dismay, the more I felt the size 12 neckline would end up drooping down to my bra once made. At this point I googled reviews and came across your video. Decision made. 2 days before my holiday is not the time to start this and I'll look for a different pattern to use on my material when I get back! Thank you for saving me from a certain disaster and late nights! Xx
Yours is the best sewing video I have ever watched. We share a similar sense of humor, can we be best friends ? I recently attempted to sew a nightgown as a moving away gift for my cousin by using one of my night gowns as a pattern. Same mistake . I also used quilting fabric because it was the pattern I wanted. Long story short, I gifted her a pi!low case . Sorta kinda the same, you sleep with both . 😆 I subscribed, it was so much fun to share your struggles. I look forward to watching your future videos.
Hi. I’ve been sewing for a couple years now and seem to have the same amount of success as you in this video. I have 3 items that I have deemed ok to wear in public. I still enjoy trying though. I have had some success with the patterns from Ellie& Mac. Very good instructions. Love your sense of humor and that you keep trying. New subscriber. Thanks for putting yourself out there.
You and that dress been through it! Wonderful end result. I admire you’re decision to take out the elastic. It’s so hard to go backwards at that point even if it’s to get you back on a better track.
First time subscriber. I love the finished product. So glad you persevered. Very pretty. My suggestion!!! Measure the pattern before cutting and baste baste baste. I baste all my shoulder seams and front , back and sides. So much easier to rip out if needed
Thank you! This is a good lesson - one I learned the hard way 😂 With this pattern, given that it only has two pieces, it would have been really easy to figure out that it wasn't going to fit if I had done that. Honestly, I should have been able to tell from the paper pattern pieces...live and learn 😁 Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you! There are darts from the side, but I wasn't sure that darts on the front would solve the problem or create more. Plus I really love sewing elastic 😁
One hour if time stands still. The red dress you are wearing looks lovely. Try to find a pattern and fabric similar to it .In the end your purple dress was cute. I’ve been sewing for decades and have made everything from winter coats to slip covers. I still have flops but those one hour patterns don’t suck me in any more..
I have a pattern similar, but the fabric is like nothing I have ever seen before! It was part of my thrift haul if you want a closer look. It's definitely a favorite, but it does bleed in the laundry 😬
Buy a product called Retayne. You can get it in a quilt fabric shop. Not cheap but it should fix your runny red. I make quilts and use it.Never trust red..lol
Ohmigawd, that was hilarious! I laughed all the way through it! Thank you so much for showing your failures, it makes me feel so much better about mine! 😅 I’m currently trying to finish this “one hour” dress myself - I came on the search for a walkthrough of the straps (rather than sleeved one) as I’m not sure they’re quite right. I think rather than spend 3 weeks adjusting it all, I’m just going to wing it to get to the end….so close and yet so far! Wish me luck! 😂
Yes! I started with cotton for all of my clothes because it's easy to sew, but something with a bit of stretch would have worked better and looked nicer!
I feel like every time "home sewing" comes into fashion, sack dresses and empire dresses pop back up because of their simplicity , they are always deemed beginner and quick/easy projects. And everyone hates on them, because they feel like they failed, because the things fit exactly as yours did and most of us don't love that look, but it isn't actually wrong. There's only so close to form that can be achieved without the effort of taillring or the magic of elastication 🤷🏽♀️ Also. PUPPY!! 😍
Honestly I don’t know why sewing patterns are even advertised as one hour/two hour patterns, I’ve made lots of them and the always take me wayyyyyy longer ha ha because I’m a perfectionist , but good job on perservering on this because these patterns are evil
Enjoyed your journey and felt your frustration. I now prefer independent company patterns that I can download. I find the fit, and instructions so much better. Still have a UFO staring at me.....a magazine pattern jumpsuit that was so poorly designed even they had no solution when I contacted them.
We need to make centre front seams a thing. That way you could just cut that up the centre front and back an take 5 cm out. Although, your way worked well too 🤣
The best alternative would have been to unpick the entire thing. cut the top down to your correct size and resew it. The color is good for you. The hips do not look too tight.
I did cut it down a bit, but because I used the bigger pattern piece, I wouldn't (and didn't) have the right shape if I cut it down too much. I sorta guessed where the darts should have been, and the arm holes were too small. I don't cut out the pattern until I am 10,000% sure anymore, and I keep the scrap pattern in case I need to tape different sizes together. I should have noticed right away that this one was too big, honestly. It is visibly obvious 😂
I’ve only just come across your site. I loved that you tried to make this in one hour. I think your first problem was that you assumed the sizing was US dress sizes but as I understand it New Look patterns are a British Company so the sizing would be British therefore you would need to go down a couple of sizes. We have this problem all the time with the likes of Simplicity patterns that are USA manufactured.
Pattern sizes in general aren't the same size as dress sizes. I did take measurements and use the guide on the pattern, but I opted for the largest out of all of my measurements. From what I have read and heard since, New Look is bad at sizing anyway, but I should have held the pattern up to myself before cutting out the pieces - I would have quickly figured out that it was way too big!
I think part of the issue is the fabric is too stiff, perhaps it is a quilting cotton. Did you wash it first? I get so frustrated with sewing because of issues such as these.
Oh, for sure that is a big part of it! It is quilters cotton, and I didn't wash it first... I know you are supposed to, but there's something about the crispness of fresh fabric that I love 💕 It lays a lot nicer after being washed!
The sizing is awful and you don’t find out til you look on the pattern pieces , 5” ease on bust 10” on waist, I guess so you can get it over your head ! Love your comments and well done for persevering
Hi there, some of my best results have developed from an accident or mistake. Putting the finishing touches on a kimono and suddenly the iron was too hot!. As a result, my project was altered with a beaded embellishment that looked pretty special.
I just ran across this video and it really made me laugh!! You are quite the comedian and we seamstresses need some humor at times! Thank you and keep it up!!
What a journey! I think the problem was the fabric, too stiff. The front bulge and the draping wouldn't be a problem with a cold silk? Lovely color, anyway, I see way you fall for it :) I have a similar problem once. Thank you for share it.
I agree! Rayon was suggested in the review. It has a much nicer drape than quilter's cotton. I didn't really give a lot of thought to the fabric type at the time; I just thought, "ooh, pretty!" 😂
I agree. I've read some reviews where people used drapier fabrics and it turned out better. As a beginner, when I saw cotton broadcloth on the pattern, I went with that because of how easy it is to sew. Lesson learned, I suppose! Glad you learned something as well 😊
This video is so funny! I laughed and laughed through it. I retired and decided to start sewing again. My first dress is giving me headaches just like you have been experiencing with this dress! I have taken it in several times and still it is too big! It is a hi-low dress, and I’m wondering why I even made it in the first place! I will persist, though, just like you did. I love your finished dress, even though it took much longer than 1 hr.! My dress does have pockets too!
It is such a pretty color on you and you successfully altered it it work for you. I like the deep purple sash. Congratulations! I still have a dress in a basket (from four years ago) because it fit weird.
It might be the fabric. I think if you had a more drapey fabric, you might not be as unhappy with it. This happens to all of us - and it makes us want to scream. :(
I agree! A drapier fabric (and perhaps a mockup to check sizing) would have yielded much better results. I didn't really know a lot about fabric at the time, only that quilter's cotton is plentiful, cheap, and easy to sew 😂
I loved your video. I think there's something wrong with the pattern. It was gaping too much around the front neck and back neck. You did a brilliant job fixing it. The pattern is not on my to-do list XX
I just found your channel. TH-cam recommended & this was the first video of yours that I watched. I have to say that I got a good laugh 😆😆😆 for the morning & I wanted to thank you for that. I love your style of videos with a wonderful sense of humor. And I felt so bad for you trying to make that dress. 😆 I know what you mean about some patterns. I gave up on those a long time ago. 😆 Have a wonderful day ! 😍
Find a tea party to go to- you’ll look great. I have the same pattern I’m working on and decided on dress A ( thought modesty would work best seeing as how I’m big busted) wish me luck- I’m such a novice at sewing but I know I can do it. I’ll share my pic when I’m done with mine 😊
This is sadly hilarious. I looked for this video due to a conversation in a sewing group about whether this pattern is appropriate for a beginning sewer. You trials show that it is a terrible choice IF you want a useable dress on the first try with this pattern.
It isn't a very flattering dress, even when you get it right. Maybe if you use a rayon or stretch fabric, but that isn't great for beginners to work with either. Glad I could help ☺️
How do you know what size to go by if you don't go buy dress size you wear? Just by doing your bust and waist and hip measurements and go by that on a pattern when buying?I never bought a new look pattern, are they easy to understand? I think kits because the fabric is cotton that it doesn't lay like you want it. I feel for you.
A different fabric would've definitely yielded a better result! Yes, I took my measurements and used the sizing chart on the pattern. The directions were pretty easy to understand, but I get the impression that sizing is a universal issue with their patterns.
Go girl you can do it!! Love, love your scenes and video side chat! Intro, setting scenes, ending...Sew then stop then sew then stop!! So much else to do just a little here and there!!
Sewist of 55 years here- those one hour patterns are so bad. They skip steps and don’t allow for time spent finishing seams or any kind of fitting. BTW, the front stomach part was not the worst, that was the neckline of the front bodice and sleeves. None of this was your fault, it’s a bad pattern.
I think I started this project with a case of "trust the process." I used the measurements it had on the back and figured scaling down wouldn't be too hard. Live and learn, I suppose!
I have the same material (used it for masks) ...Dress is very cute. Tummy poufy included because on me, I have tummy pouf that needs accommodation although here is a "tip": knowing the fabric, it is a fairly stiff, midweight, even weave cotton -Wash the dickens out of it...after a few rounds in the washer and dryer, it starts to soften up and therefore drape a little softer. You might find it nicer to wear next summer. I use material like this all the time for summer pants which after a summer of heavy wear, wash and dry, become PJs in the winter
Thank you for the tip! I have already noticed it is a bit softer. I know I am supposed to wash the fabric first, but I love the crispness of fresh fabric so much that I never do 😂
Ah, big four patterns, so many lies, such confusing instruction, so much ease that the patterns are huge and fit strangely but not enough information on the envelope and hard to find on the pattern pieces. Insert “hair pulling emoji”.
Experienced seamstress here. The best thing to do is to make the largest size in accordance to your largest measurment, and alter down the waist (or whatever needs downsizing) once it is completed, rather than attempting to cut and piece down the pattern while you make it. Learn how to do alterations - rather than attempting to rework a garment with elastic, etc.
That was the plan, but it was so big that I unpicked it and cut a smaller size. The biggest problem was that the shape of the top had been cut off when I cut out the larger sized pattern (this is still a little bit of a problem, as it made the sides a bit too low and the sleeves too tight). I'm not sure that doing alterations with this much of a difference in size would have yielded different results, but I can't say for sure. Bottom line was that the pattern sizing chart was off by a lot, and I trusted it more than I should have 🤷
The sizing is awful and you don’t find out til you look on the pattern pieces , 5” ease on bust 10” on waist, I guess so you can get it over your head ! Love your comments and well done for persevering
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I enjoy watching your videos because 1) you show that everyone makes mistakes and 2) even though you get frustrated, you never give up.
Aw, thanks! Hopefully it will encourage people to make mistakes and keep going in their own projects 😊
I’ve done this, made a dress too big. It sat in my wardrobe for six months waiting for me to come up with a plan to save it.
I put it in the trash can. It’s finally out of my house and I don’t have to worry about it.
I’m very pleased about it now.
Honestly, if I weren't making videos out of my projects, a lot of them would remain unfixed. Cheers for the trash though! It is a hard thing to do sometimes!
Thank you! New Look patterns will never be purchased by me! I made one, that was a mess, watched you, and decided to avoid them like the Plague! I've sewed for well over 50 years, and I'd rather sew Vogue blindfolded than ever touch a New Look again!
Oh, boy, I hope it isn't ALL New Look patterns...
*hides a small stack behind her back*
I've made some winners with New Look . Adjustments, and the right fabric for the pattern are part of it.
Oh no! I just bought this pattern!
Make a mock-up!
You have patience. I have an uncut copy of the same pattern in my stash. Thanks to your video, not only will I look at the finished garment measurements, I will also measure the pattern. If it works out to be too complex, in the bin it will go ❤️ 🇬🇧
Glad I could help! I've never been told I have patience before... imma hafta tell my mom 😁
@@SparkleFeyed well we , the sewing community, can see that you have the gift of patience as well as being highly creative. My mum used to say the same about me....when she was ill and I was caring for her, she would say that I would make a terrible nurse.....I just laughed. Your mum loves you to the moon and back 💕
Thank you! And I'm sure you make a fine nurse ❤
This is the BEST SEWING VIDEO EVER!!! I love the "Mysteries of Udolfo" frame, it's just great. Don't kid yourself: a lot of content is so nausea ding that people turn the sound down. Nobody will ever do that for one of your videos! Besides, who hasn't been suckered into one of those "one hour" patterns? The money these charletons have pocketed off of our lost innocence! (brushes away a tear) YOU had the guts to document the whole, sordid story AND you finished the dress! Pat yourself on the back!
Wow, I don't know what to say! Thank you for such a glowing review! You have made my day ❤️
It seams like this was your first big sew? Just remember our first sews are like the first pancakes you make… usable but not always perfect. Make sure you give yourself leeway and Grace. I’ve found the hardest part of sewing is picking out the fabric. You’ve got this.
Not my first big sew, but the first time I finished a pattern. I've started them before, but I have never finished! Your metaphor is quite fitting, as I am eating pancakes right now 🥞
I was going to make this dress today. Thought I’d see if there was anything on TH-cam, so glad I did. Now looking for another pattern. Thank you.
Thank you for making this video. Very refreshing to see your mistakes and walk alongside you as you find ways to rectify them. I have a hard to fit body and have loads of problems with patterns so everything takes a million times longer. Plus my sewing is actually quite slow and I’m always unpicking.
Thanks for helping me feel better about my level of ability by being so natural about it all
Hey, anytime! I know how you feel, and this comment section has made me feel even better about having a hard time with it. ❤
This is why I stopped making clothes and stuck with quilts!
One hour should include cutting as well as sewing!
Right?! That's my least favorite part 😅
Love the video and how you committed you were to make it work. I made the same dress and had same issues but, made it in a rayon that had more drape. So, it made it almost wearable. I put these type of dresses in the 'house dress' category of my closet. Things I wear around the house:) Love your sense of humor as well.
Thank you so much! Yeah, I saw some reviews that suggested rayon... which makes more sense than the stiff quilter's cotton I used 😂 Live and learn, though! And it does make a spectacular house dress 😊
I do the same thing. Start something and quit when I encounter issues. It takes me forever to resume. You inspired me to finish my projects.
That's wonderful! Good luck to you!
I'm almost convinced to put this pattern in the back of the drawer 🤣
It's probably not so bad with a different fabric and sizing down.
I admire your perseverance. You got there in the end. I'm a slow sewer and have learned that that's ok and to enjoy the process. No one knows how long something took you to make - they're just so impressed with the end result. (Well, until I inevitably point out the flaws. 😁)
It's so true that everything else we feel we should be doing could expand to fill our whole lives if we let it. Sometimes we just need to sit down and sew! (Until a dog visits. It's only right that everything stops for that kind of huge love.)
You're hilarious and I can't wait to see what you make next. x
Thank you so much! You sound like my people 😊
Make a quilt from your mistakes and never tell. It happens. :)
I've never made a quilt... or kept my mouth shut 😂 is it difficult?
I’m glad you didn’t give up! And it has pockets! I’ve never see anyone use a rotary cutter by pulling it toward them, but it seems to work for you.
I guess I didn't know you weren't supposed to 😂 Figures ... My aunt saw me cut an apple once and yelled at me for cutting it dangerously. I suppose it is my destiny... Death by directionally deficient cutting 👻
Im Working on a Vogue Cami, slip dress pattern. Oh boy...followed measurements for recommended sizing...nope. humungous.
I bought a dress form and will cut my paper patterns out to fit my dress form First for ALL future paper pattern projects.
Yeah, I should have made adjustments as soon as I knew it was too big. I started tracing my patterns after this so I can change sizes easier.
Always look at the finished measurements on the actual pattern piece for more accurate sizing. I have never understood why this information is not on the envelope package to make it easier to cut the correct size.
I was thoroughly entertained and laughed my way through this!
Thank you so much 😊
I always learn something with each project.
As do I 😊
Never give up, never surrender! 😂 Always happy to find someone who is...um... let's say "less precise" in their sewing. Makes me feel a lot better about my own beginner journey, that's for sure!
Just call me ol' "good enough" Fey!
She is me. I am she. Sis, I was RIGHT there with you. I love that you didn’t abandon the project. You are a beast. Who is the boss? You ARE!!!!
Hey, thanks! I'm glad to know this video was so relatable 😁
I thoroughly enjoyed your video! LOL Watching you took me back to my own sewing times! Many years ago I sewed for myself…and made matching dresses when I had two little daughters! I thought it was cool that we matched but they grew out of that phase real quick🙄 Then we had two little boys and I had very little time to sew anything. I started buying dresses on the clearance rack…and Goodwill…and nowadays just use my sewing machine for alterations and mending. Occasionally I stop and page through the new pattern books but it’s just wishful thinking…I wish you much success and joy in your sewing adventures!! ☺️
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it ☺️
I bought the same pattern and cotton material and decided to get back into dress making with a simple one hour project. I brushed aside concerns that fabric with no stretch and a design with no zips might be an issue and set about unfolding pages to find the two pieces I needed. Hang on, two? Is that all? Recheck everything (i read the Spanish as well just in case) and yes, only two pieces. A dart at the bust line and no other shaping? I measured myself and went to start drawing up my adjustments as the pattern suggested. The piece for the back of the dress was marked up for sizes 10 to 22 in steps of two. The front piece only had sizes 12, 16 and 20. Of course, none of those were what i wanted even before letting out the waist a bit. The longer I stared in dismay, the more I felt the size 12 neckline would end up drooping down to my bra once made. At this point I googled reviews and came across your video. Decision made. 2 days before my holiday is not the time to start this and I'll look for a different pattern to use on my material when I get back! Thank you for saving me from a certain disaster and late nights! Xx
Happy to help! It was definitely a learning experience 😂
Thank you for sharing…
You gave me a real giggle today…so I decided to subscribe😊
So glad you enjoyed it!
Yours is the best sewing video I have ever watched. We share a similar sense of humor, can we be best friends ? I recently attempted to sew a nightgown as a moving away gift for my cousin by using one of my night gowns as a pattern. Same mistake . I also used quilting fabric because it was the pattern I wanted. Long story short, I gifted her a pi!low case . Sorta kinda the same, you sleep with both . 😆 I subscribed, it was so much fun to share your struggles. I look forward to watching your future videos.
Thank you so much! It's so nice to meet a kindred spirit 😊
Hi. I’ve been sewing for a couple years now and seem to have the same amount of success as you in this video. I have 3 items that I have deemed ok to wear in public. I still enjoy trying though. I have had some success with the patterns from Ellie& Mac. Very good instructions. Love your sense of humor and that you keep trying. New subscriber. Thanks for putting yourself out there.
Hey, thanks! I haven't heard of Ellie & Mac, but seeing as I am a pattern hoarder now, I'll be sure to check them out! I appreciate the support!!!
@@SparkleFeyed I agree with Elli &Mac and lots of indie patterns. They fit me so much better than the big 4.
You and that dress been through it! Wonderful end result. I admire you’re decision to take out the elastic. It’s so hard to go backwards at that point even if it’s to get you back on a better track.
It was definitely the right decision, but I won't lie... it seemed counterproductive at the time!
I can totally relate to your experience! Loved this video!
Thanks so much!
First time subscriber. I love the finished product. So glad you persevered. Very pretty. My suggestion!!! Measure the pattern before cutting and baste baste baste. I baste all my shoulder seams and front , back and sides. So much easier to rip out if needed
Thank you! This is a good lesson - one I learned the hard way 😂 With this pattern, given that it only has two pieces, it would have been really easy to figure out that it wasn't going to fit if I had done that. Honestly, I should have been able to tell from the paper pattern pieces...live and learn 😁 Glad you enjoyed the video!
This happened to me on a pair of shorts.
They were huge. I learned to measure the pattern pieces before cutting out.
I trusted the pattern... That was a mistake 😂
It's a cute dress as is. When wearing it, you may feel you're missing the drape a different fabric would offer.
It's not as bad now that I have washed it, but I think rayon would have worked better.
Hi ,I like your sense of humour!Nice dress!
Thank you!
I love your program
I know exactly what you are talking about
You give me hope 😀
Oh, good 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Wow I am shocked, was thinking if buying this pattern...would you recommend it?....
I would say yes if you are using a knit fabric, but maybe make a mock-up to get the sizing correct.
It looks gorgeous on you I love the colour the other alternative is to put darts in front you are doing a great job
Thank you! There are darts from the side, but I wasn't sure that darts on the front would solve the problem or create more. Plus I really love sewing elastic 😁
This would have been a whole lot easier with a stretch fabric, but it wouldn't have been as funny!
I'm sure I could screw it up a different way with stretch fabric... I'm very talented in that regard 😂
One hour if time stands still. The red dress you are wearing looks lovely. Try to find a pattern and fabric similar to it .In the end your purple dress was cute. I’ve been sewing for decades and have made everything from winter coats to slip covers. I still have flops but those one hour patterns don’t suck me in any more..
I have a pattern similar, but the fabric is like nothing I have ever seen before! It was part of my thrift haul if you want a closer look. It's definitely a favorite, but it does bleed in the laundry 😬
Buy a product called Retayne. You can get it in a quilt fabric shop. Not cheap but it should fix your runny red. I make quilts and use it.Never trust red..lol
Good to know!
BTW: Your dress turned out really cute!
Thank you ❤
So very entertaining, thank you, I’ve loved every minute!
Thank you so much!!!
Ohmigawd, that was hilarious! I laughed all the way through it! Thank you so much for showing your failures, it makes me feel so much better about mine! 😅 I’m currently trying to finish this “one hour” dress myself - I came on the search for a walkthrough of the straps (rather than sleeved one) as I’m not sure they’re quite right. I think rather than spend 3 weeks adjusting it all, I’m just going to wing it to get to the end….so close and yet so far! Wish me luck! 😂
I'm so glad you liked it! Good luck on yours!
It's not you love. It's the material. Always go for slight stretch for clothing of possible.
Yes! I started with cotton for all of my clothes because it's easy to sew, but something with a bit of stretch would have worked better and looked nicer!
@@SparkleFeyed ♥️
I feel like every time "home sewing" comes into fashion, sack dresses and empire dresses pop back up because of their simplicity , they are always deemed beginner and quick/easy projects. And everyone hates on them, because they feel like they failed, because the things fit exactly as yours did and most of us don't love that look, but it isn't actually wrong. There's only so close to form that can be achieved without the effort of taillring or the magic of elastication 🤷🏽♀️
Also. PUPPY!! 😍
Makes sense! Gratuitous dog footage is usually added for viewing pleasure... He is my 9 year old forever puppy 😍
@@SparkleFeyed awz! Mine will be ten in a couple of months
Honestly I don’t know why sewing patterns are even advertised as one hour/two hour patterns, I’ve made lots of them and the always take me wayyyyyy longer ha ha because I’m a perfectionist , but good job on perservering on this because these patterns are evil
Right??? One hour "sewing only". Well, thank you, that's quite vague and useless 😂
Enjoyed your journey and felt your frustration. I now prefer independent company patterns that I can download. I find the fit, and instructions so much better. Still have a UFO staring at me.....a magazine pattern jumpsuit that was so poorly designed even they had no solution when I contacted them.
You only have 1 UFO?! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!!!
Cute dress!
Thanks! I like it more than I thought I would!
We need to make centre front seams a thing. That way you could just cut that up the centre front and back an take 5 cm out. Although, your way worked well too 🤣
I was very tempted to add one 😂
Your dress turned really cute. However i am not buying the pattern. This is the first time to your channel. Enjoyed it. Thank you
Thank you!
love the reality of it! and that you finished.
The best alternative would have been to unpick the entire thing. cut the top down to your correct size and resew it. The color is good for you. The hips do not look too tight.
I did cut it down a bit, but because I used the bigger pattern piece, I wouldn't (and didn't) have the right shape if I cut it down too much. I sorta guessed where the darts should have been, and the arm holes were too small. I don't cut out the pattern until I am 10,000% sure anymore, and I keep the scrap pattern in case I need to tape different sizes together. I should have noticed right away that this one was too big, honestly. It is visibly obvious 😂
The struggle is real
No matter the level of skill. Lol
I will put this pattern in the giveaway pile. Tooooooo much work on a one hour dress. Good for you!
I mean, it might work if you size way down and use a rayon instead of a quilter's cotton, but I'm not going to defend it too much 😂
I’ve only just come across your site. I loved that you tried to make this in one hour. I think your first problem was that you assumed the sizing was US dress sizes but as I understand it New Look patterns are a British Company so the sizing would be British therefore you would need to go down a couple of sizes. We have this problem all the time with the likes of Simplicity patterns that are USA manufactured.
Pattern sizes in general aren't the same size as dress sizes. I did take measurements and use the guide on the pattern, but I opted for the largest out of all of my measurements. From what I have read and heard since, New Look is bad at sizing anyway, but I should have held the pattern up to myself before cutting out the pieces - I would have quickly figured out that it was way too big!
Your video, so fun and entertaining!
Thank you 😊
I think part of the issue is the fabric is too stiff, perhaps it is a quilting cotton. Did you wash it first? I get so frustrated with sewing because of issues such as these.
Oh, for sure that is a big part of it! It is quilters cotton, and I didn't wash it first... I know you are supposed to, but there's something about the crispness of fresh fabric that I love 💕 It lays a lot nicer after being washed!
@@SparkleFeyed my hat is off to you as you certainly stuck with it!!! 1 hour….smuhhhhh
The sizing is awful and you don’t find out til you look on the pattern pieces , 5” ease on bust 10” on waist, I guess so you can get it over your head ! Love your comments and well done for persevering
Oh boy! What Sewist can’t identify with this? A project from hell. I was rooting for you…well done for getting it done!
Thank you! This hasn't even been my worst experience... 😂
You are diligent....bless u....
You didn’t give up. good for you
Hi there, some of my best results have developed from an accident or mistake. Putting the finishing touches on a kimono and suddenly the iron was too hot!. As a result, my project was altered with a beaded embellishment that looked pretty special.
Wow! That's really cool! And it's even more special because it was accidental ☺️
I just ran across this video and it really made me laugh!! You are quite the comedian and we seamstresses need some humor at times! Thank you and keep it up!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I definitely plan on continuing!
What a journey! I think the problem was the fabric, too stiff. The front bulge and the draping wouldn't be a problem with a cold silk? Lovely color, anyway, I see way you fall for it :) I have a similar problem once. Thank you for share it.
I agree! Rayon was suggested in the review. It has a much nicer drape than quilter's cotton. I didn't really give a lot of thought to the fabric type at the time; I just thought, "ooh, pretty!" 😂
I think the material was the wrong material for that dress. 👗… but I loved the video and learned a lot from it. Thank you 🙂
I agree. I've read some reviews where people used drapier fabrics and it turned out better. As a beginner, when I saw cotton broadcloth on the pattern, I went with that because of how easy it is to sew. Lesson learned, I suppose! Glad you learned something as well 😊
This video is so funny! I laughed and laughed through it. I retired and decided to start sewing again. My first dress is giving me headaches just like you have been experiencing with this dress! I have taken it in several times and still it is too big! It is a hi-low dress, and I’m wondering why I even made it in the first place! I will persist, though, just like you did. I love your finished dress, even though it took much longer than 1 hr.! My dress does have pockets too!
You can do it! It's worth it just for the pockets 😜
I enjoyed this, you make me laugh, love your style of vlogging. Subscribing x
Thank you! I always hope that I can make people laugh... besides myself, that is 😁
I loved your dress!
Thank you 😊
Quilting cotton does not drape well for garments. I found this out the hard way.
Ugh, me too! It's so easy to sew, though 😂
Cute!
It is such a pretty color on you and you successfully altered it it work for you. I like the deep purple sash. Congratulations! I still have a dress in a basket (from four years ago) because it fit weird.
Thank you! Maybe you ought to pick it back up and see what you can make of it 😊
@@SparkleFeyed It might be a while but I haven't thrown it out so it might be remade into something better fitting.
It looks okay the way it is.
Thank you!
It might be the fabric. I think if you had a more drapey fabric, you might not be as unhappy with it. This happens to all of us - and it makes us want to scream. :(
I agree! A drapier fabric (and perhaps a mockup to check sizing) would have yielded much better results. I didn't really know a lot about fabric at the time, only that quilter's cotton is plentiful, cheap, and easy to sew 😂
I loved your video. I think there's something wrong with the pattern. It was gaping too much around the front neck and back neck. You did a brilliant job fixing it. The pattern is not on my to-do list XX
It's definitely not sized right. Thank you for your kind words!
I just found your channel. TH-cam recommended & this was the first video of yours that I watched. I have to say that I got a good laugh 😆😆😆 for the morning & I wanted to thank you for that. I love your style of videos with a wonderful sense of humor. And I felt so bad for you trying to make that dress. 😆 I know what you mean about some patterns. I gave up on those a long time ago. 😆 Have a wonderful day ! 😍
Thank you so much 🥰
I usually sew a broad ribbon at each side of the waist so I can tie a bow behind and it fits the body...I am a cheat🤣
I had this idea as well! The ribbon kinda looked like duct tape though 😂
Nice
Find a tea party to go to- you’ll look great. I have the same pattern I’m working on and decided on dress A ( thought modesty would work best seeing as how I’m big busted) wish me luck- I’m such a novice at sewing but I know I can do it. I’ll share my pic when I’m done with mine 😊
That would be great! I think it'll work out great if you pay more attention to the measurements than I did 😂
lol something I would do.
I’d wash it throw into the dryer and wallla!
It did lay better once it was washed, but it was preshrunk, so I still had to size down.
This is sadly hilarious. I looked for this video due to a conversation in a sewing group about whether this pattern is appropriate for a beginning sewer. You trials show that it is a terrible choice IF you want a useable dress on the first try with this pattern.
It isn't a very flattering dress, even when you get it right. Maybe if you use a rayon or stretch fabric, but that isn't great for beginners to work with either. Glad I could help ☺️
How do you know what size to go by if you don't go buy dress size you wear? Just by doing your bust and waist and hip measurements and go by that on a pattern when buying?I never bought a new look pattern, are they easy to understand? I think kits because the fabric is cotton that it doesn't lay like you want it. I feel for you.
A different fabric would've definitely yielded a better result! Yes, I took my measurements and used the sizing chart on the pattern. The directions were pretty easy to understand, but I get the impression that sizing is a universal issue with their patterns.
Go girl you can do it!! Love, love your scenes and video side chat! Intro, setting scenes, ending...Sew then stop then sew then stop!! So much else to do just a little here and there!!
Thank you 😊
I have this pattern and ended up wearing it with a wide elasticated belt, as wasn’t happy with the fit at allx
Ugh, I am so glad that I am not alone!
Marvellous appearance
Thank you!
I disagree, and I am unsure what this has to do with a video about sewing a dress.
So glad I saw this. Lol
Sewist of 55 years here- those one hour patterns are so bad. They skip steps and don’t allow for time spent finishing seams or any kind of fitting. BTW, the front stomach part was not the worst, that was the neckline of the front bodice and sleeves. None of this was your fault, it’s a bad pattern.
Thank you for saying so! It didn't turn out so bad in the end, so there's that. Lesson learned!
Hi. You got their in the end. And pockets are always a bonus in woman’s clothes.
I like your style…..reality
Measure the pattern pieces and decide where to cut.
I think I started this project with a case of "trust the process." I used the measurements it had on the back and figured scaling down wouldn't be too hard. Live and learn, I suppose!
You poor thing - so frustrating. I’m definitely not buying that pattern lol
Others have had success with a different fabric. I would definitely not go by the pattern measurements, though!
It is not you, just a bad pattern.
Thank you ❤ Validation is very helpful!
I have the same material (used it for masks)
...Dress is
very cute. Tummy poufy included because on me, I have tummy pouf that needs accommodation
although here is a "tip": knowing the fabric, it is a fairly stiff, midweight, even weave cotton -Wash the dickens out of it...after a few rounds in the washer and dryer, it starts to soften up and therefore drape a little softer. You might find it nicer to wear next summer.
I use material like this all the time for summer pants which after a summer of heavy wear, wash and dry, become PJs in the winter
Thank you for the tip! I have already noticed it is a bit softer. I know I am supposed to wash the fabric first, but I love the crispness of fresh fabric so much that I never do 😂
CUTE
Thank you!
Ah, big four patterns, so many lies, such confusing instruction, so much ease that the patterns are huge and fit strangely but not enough information on the envelope and hard to find on the pattern pieces. Insert “hair pulling emoji”.
Experienced seamstress here. The best thing to do is to make the largest size in accordance to your largest measurment, and alter down the waist (or whatever needs downsizing) once it is completed, rather than attempting to cut and piece down the pattern while you make it. Learn how to do alterations - rather than attempting to rework a garment with elastic, etc.
That was the plan, but it was so big that I unpicked it and cut a smaller size. The biggest problem was that the shape of the top had been cut off when I cut out the larger sized pattern (this is still a little bit of a problem, as it made the sides a bit too low and the sleeves too tight). I'm not sure that doing alterations with this much of a difference in size would have yielded different results, but I can't say for sure. Bottom line was that the pattern sizing chart was off by a lot, and I trusted it more than I should have 🤷
You are so cute.
Funny.
Thank you, I will never buy this pattern....
You're welcome! I'm told that this is typical of New Look, which is a shame because they are cheaper.
The sizing is awful and you don’t find out til you look on the pattern pieces , 5” ease on bust 10” on waist, I guess so you can get it over your head ! Love your comments and well done for persevering
Thank you! Yeah, it's a mess, but I learned a lot!