Definitely do two rows of gathering stitches! I like to do one gathering stitch inside the seam allowance and one outside (so one at 1/4” and one at 3/4”). That stabilizes the gatherers on both sides of the stitch line and prevents any shifting.
Isn't it a wonderful pattern! I've been taking all my leftover fabric and making batches of London dresses to donate to places like Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Oh my!!! It will be made from beautiful scraps from a friend, and given back to her for a new baby girl niece, toddler dress, and with ruffles if enough scraps are left.
Wow this little dress will be perfect for my little 3 year old grand daughter. I can’t wait to make it . Thank you for sharing and thank you for the free pattern.
Fantastic tutorial many thanks can’t wait to get started, have ordered the pattern so as soon as it arrives I’ll enjoy creating this beautiful dress. Thanks again Jackie 🧵🪡
Thank you for this. I had sewing lessons at school 40 years ago. I have down loaded your free pattern from your website and I'm a bit nervous about making this. But, its such a lovely pattern and your tutorial has all the details. I'll be playing and pausing ALOT. I'm sure if I remain calm and focussed I'll make two wearable garments. Thank you again. X
When I made my first London dress, I did the same thing...playing and pausing the tutorial a lot, but after I had made a couple, I was breezing through the dress. Such a confidence building project for anyone wanting to get their sewing mojo back.
I have sewn off and on for 20 years and I love this tutorial! Nice job! You confirmed that this girl has been doing it right all these years! I laugh every time I see that rack fall down because that is how my day usually goes. I have not tried a pattern yet. I am new to PDF patterns. I am a bit nervous about trying it. I may try this free one for my 9 month old granddaughter. I love the look of the London. I would also like an easy fall pattern to try for her.
My favorite way to gather is to zigzag over top of a piece of carpet thread. Simply pull the carpet thread to the desired length. To hold each end in place as you pull, insert a straight pin, then do a figure 8 with the carpet thread a few times around the pin. It only moves when you want it to. This has helped me so many times.
thank you for the video really helpful maybe some day I'll make my own ..by the way your Baby dress turned out very neat and very close to the professional congrats 🎉😊
Great video, currently seeing the London dress and I came here to see more detail on sewing the bias as I was unsure of the instructions. Would love some closer up views for beginners like me.
Thanks for the video, your instructions were clear. However as I’m new to sewing, I wished you had zoomed in on the fabric stitching under the sewing machine so we could see the stitches. Where did you get the pretty bias tape?
I have had London downloaded since y'all posted it on the site, haven't had the courage to tackle the ruffle. After watching the video I will have to check my stash and make a London! Thanks for the videos! ***I hope you secured your thread rack after that 😂
Thank you so much for this video. Can I ask where you found the bias tape with the decorative edge and what it’s called so I can find the correct bias tape. Thank you for your help, keep up the good work really enjoyed the video now to make my granddaughter’s this dress.
Great tutorial! A little more detail on the application of bias tape would be great. Maybe just some pictures of the steps. Gorgeous fabrics and a darling dress!
This was so helpful...I really wish I would have watched it before I attempted London this summer! Will definitely watch before I try it again in the Spring!
I'm going to make this for my daughter, thank you very much for the pattern and instructions. Can I ask about the pattern for the baby blue top with cross over bodice? Do you sell these? Thank you
what a wonderful video, and your calm persona makes me feel confident haha very clear and soothing voice thank you - i feel like i could tackle this now ;o)
Love this dress! Made a princess dress with an extra layer of tule.
I actually learned a new trick, enclosing the bodice seam in that manner ....neat idea!
Definitely do two rows of gathering stitches! I like to do one gathering stitch inside the seam allowance and one outside (so one at 1/4” and one at 3/4”). That stabilizes the gatherers on both sides of the stitch line and prevents any shifting.
❤ I made this dress for my granddaughter and a matching one for her doll. Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial.
Isn't it a wonderful pattern! I've been taking all my leftover fabric and making batches of London dresses to donate to places like Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Please ignore my question! I forgot I had to cut on the fold. Love the tutorial.
Wooooow! It came out beautifully. Best designer ever 👍🤝😗😗Thanks for sharing your ideas. Stay safe
That dress is adorable. Thank you for posting. I can see the bodice section made as big as you want it. Make an adult dress too. Hardly any time.
Oh my!!! It will be made from beautiful scraps from a friend, and given back to her for a new baby girl niece, toddler dress, and with ruffles if enough scraps are left.
You did a great job explaining and demonstrating as you go. This was extremely helpful! Thank you!
Wow this little dress will be perfect for my little 3 year old grand daughter. I can’t wait to make it . Thank you for sharing and thank you for the free pattern.
I have made the London dress for my great grandaughter and it looks great
Great video! Thank you. The falling of the thread was hilarious!
This would be perfect for the Dress A Girl Around The World project.
OMG! I have never made anything with a placket before! This looks so easy!!
I love that you are doing these! I think they will be helpful for both beginner and more advanced sewists!
This is great! The patters are also great and step by step pictures make it easy to do !
Great video. So wish there was one for each dress. I would pay extra for that!! Hope you got your thread picked up! Thanks again.
I have had this pattern for a while but not sewn one yet ...now I'm going to have to thanks for the great video.
Fantastic tutorial many thanks can’t wait to get started, have ordered the pattern so as soon as it arrives I’ll enjoy creating this beautiful dress.
Thanks again
Jackie 🧵🪡
Thank you for this. I had sewing lessons at school 40 years ago. I have down loaded your free pattern from your website and I'm a bit nervous about making this. But, its such a lovely pattern and your tutorial has all the details. I'll be playing and pausing ALOT. I'm sure if I remain calm and focussed I'll make two wearable garments. Thank you again. X
When I made my first London dress, I did the same thing...playing and pausing the tutorial a lot, but after I had made a couple, I was breezing through the dress. Such a confidence building project for anyone wanting to get their sewing mojo back.
So excited you started making these videos! They're so helpful for those of us who are learning!
What an adorable little dress!! Great to see how to put it all together!
Ready to tackle my already cut London! Fantastic video tutorial!!!!
I have sewn off and on for 20 years and I love this tutorial! Nice job! You confirmed that this girl has been doing it right all these years! I laugh every time I see that rack fall down because that is how my day usually goes. I have not tried a pattern yet. I am new to PDF patterns. I am a bit nervous about trying it. I may try this free one for my 9 month old granddaughter. I love the look of the London. I would also like an easy fall pattern to try for her.
my daughter LOVES this dress and I can see her wearing this style for many years, thanks for the free pattern!
What an amazing looking dress but so simple to sew... thanks for the tutorial
Beautiful...glad you left the blooper in 😂🤣
Such a cute dress. You two make it look so easy!
Thank you for the download, I will be following for more 😊
London is such a fun and easy dress! Love this video and also seeing the methods you use to create your lovely dresses!
My favorite way to gather is to zigzag over top of a piece of carpet thread. Simply pull the carpet thread to the desired length. To hold each end in place as you pull, insert a straight pin, then do a figure 8 with the carpet thread a few times around the pin. It only moves when you want it to. This has helped me so many times.
I've heard of that idea of using the zigzag stitch for gathering but instead of carpet thread, unwaxed dental floss.
Such a cute dress. I made this for my niece this summer. Looking forward to making more and following the video.
thank you for the video really helpful maybe some day I'll make my own ..by the way your Baby dress turned out very neat and very close to the professional congrats 🎉😊
Love the blooper. You should show how you do the top stitching. Where did you find the decorative bias tape?
Great video, currently seeing the London dress and I came here to see more detail on sewing the bias as I was unsure of the instructions. Would love some closer up views for beginners like me.
It's beautiful. Gonna make it for my nieces.
Great job on all the videos. Very professional.
Lovely. You make it look so easy.
Thanks for the video, your instructions were clear. However as I’m new to sewing, I wished you had zoomed in on the fabric stitching under the sewing machine so we could see the stitches. Where did you get the pretty bias tape?
Great videos. Directions are very clear!
Nice to be able to see it done, from a visual learner it's so helpful
Very cute and great instruction. Question: where did you get the pretty bias tape with the top like that?
I have had London downloaded since y'all posted it on the site, haven't had the courage to tackle the ruffle. After watching the video I will have to check my stash and make a London! Thanks for the videos!
***I hope you secured your thread rack after that 😂
Thank you so much for this video. Can I ask where you found the bias tape with the decorative edge and what it’s called so I can find the correct bias tape. Thank you for your help, keep up the good work really enjoyed the video now to make my granddaughter’s this dress.
Great tutorial! A little more detail on the application of bias tape would be great. Maybe just some pictures of the steps. Gorgeous fabrics and a darling dress!
Gracias, es la primera vez que coso algo en mi vida y con este tutorial pude hacerlo muy fácil. Muchas gracias 😊
Please keep this kind of sew along videos coming!!! This video actually led me to buy a bunch of your pdf patterns 😊 Sonia x
Thanks for this tutorial. Very easy to understand.
Great video! Love the thread rack public service announcement
Great video. Thank you for the free pattern!
I haven’t made the London yet but after watching this, it’s next on my list
Awesome!! Can't wait to see more!!!
I love how the seam in encased in the bodice! I didn't think I needed to download this free pattern, but clearly I do!
London is one of my faves! Great job ladies!
Timberrrrrr! 😂😍❤️ Love this dress!
This is so so helpful. I'd love to see more "how to sew...." videos.
Loved the video. What sewing machine are using? Is so silent. 💝
Great tutorial. Very clear. I can't wait to try this out!
Such a quick and beautiful project.
My first VFT pattern!!
This was so helpful...I really wish I would have watched it before I attempted London this summer! Will definitely watch before I try it again in the Spring!
Such a cute dress!
I love it! Great job girls!👍
So cute! I love the fabric!!
I’ve yet to sew the London, but now I can’t wait!
Gorgeous dress!
You guys are making great videos. Now I ant to try this dress!
Thank you!! Looking forward to all the videos!
What an adorable little dress!
Thank you so much got my patten will defiantly sew this so cute .
Thank you for these patterns! I love VFT patterns, the directions are clear and easy to follow.
Love the dress. Can't wait to make it
Beautifull summer dress.
Would you recommend gathering by pulling the thread or by gathering foot. Thank you.
Such a sweet pattern.
Can't wait to make this dress!
I love this dress!!
I'm going to make this for my daughter, thank you very much for the pattern and instructions. Can I ask about the pattern for the baby blue top with cross over bodice? Do you sell these? Thank you
So cute!!! Thanks for the freebie!!
another great tutorial! thanks ladies!
I can’t wait to make this dress!
I love the London dress! It was my first VFT and my first ever dress from a pattern. You gals are awesome!
This is so awesome! Can’t wait to see more videos!
Makes it look so easy, Debbie Smith
I’m planning to make a couple of London’s for my girly this summer! Thank you!
Very clear instructions!
Love the London!
Wow that's so lovely what a great video so helpful to new sewers thank you
Thanks for the free pattern!
Thank you so much! Where did you get the fabric?
Thank you for this! The arm template part has always seemed so awkward for me, but you made it look so easy. I now have some tips to try next time!
what a wonderful video, and your calm persona makes me feel confident haha very clear and soothing voice thank you - i feel like i could tackle this now ;o)
Love this! Easy to follow. Will definitely watch again this spring!
I haven't made this yet so this was nice to watch. Thank you!
This was my favorite dress to make during the summer! Enjoyed watching you guys make one to double check my steps as I watched!
Beautiful pattern. Thank you ! Any way I can mute the music ?
Love it, thank you for the awesome free pattern and tutorials. I'm looking forward to more! Any chance you would do a video tutorial for plackets?!
Lovely. It looks so easy, can't wait to sew one.
Vera catlett
Can't wait to try this. It's so cute!
Love this! So easy to follow and makes me want to make a lot of these dresses.
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Great video!! Love this dress!
Can I use this pattern to make a dress and donated to “project dress a girl around the world? I got this pattern last night. Thank you!