Hi Sam. What a dress! It was so worth the wait to see the reveal of both dresses made by you and Christine. I'm imagining you both giggling through the head-scratching bits instead of getting really frustrated if sewing solo. The duvet cover has a great new life and will be a lovely reminder of your trip and all the fun you had. The two of you are bringing lots of smiles to everyone, Antonia
Wow what a sew!!! You have more patience than I as I would have put it aside. However you have such an incredible dress out of it, I absolutely love it! Great work & such a great video you both have done.
Loved this collab, where we get to see you both together discussing the dress and your triumphs and challenges before doing the solo reveals. Your dress is stunning! I LOVE the fabrics you chose and the choices you made with pattern placement. Your dresses have such a different feel to them, and I love the way color and fabric choices can make one pattern look so different. If I saw you together, I'm not sure when I might notice it was the 'same' dress.
Interesting chat about the pattern printing and sizing. I spoiled a favourite fabric with my LB pullover because my A4 pattern pieces were not true and I did not check my scale box. Rookie error🙈. I have used a lot of Style Arc patterns but ready printed ones. I have never used a sewalong and have somehow figured them out by breaking down the written instructions phrase by phrase, swearing and scratching my head 😂😂. Brilliant bobbin winding trick !! Gorgeous result - worth all the effort. Such clever fabric choice and usage. 😍😍. Off to see Christine’s now. 😊 Lynne
I recently made this dress four times in a row! I decided I wanted to wear it to my son's wedding, but I wanted to perfect the fit and techniques before cutting into the precious fabric I had been saving for the occasion. After a rough toile and three very wearable versions, I have made A LOT of changes to the construction methods and order of operations. (FYI: My pockets didn't work either!) I can now make the entire dress in one day if I start early, but I could never have managed it at all without the fantastic sew alongs I found here on TH-cam. Even now that I've made it four times, I still couldn't tell you how the instructions in the pattern match up to what you're actually supposed to do. Despite the challenges, it really does seem to look amazing on everyone who makes it. Yours turned out great! 💙
oh wow 4 times in a row. I hope the dress for your son's wedding turned out well. I am on the search for a similar style of dress with perhaps less steps.
Love your dress... as well as Chistine's... wow so glad you had each other to get thru that so... both your feedback was so helpful... I too bought this pattern about a month ago n never thought to look for a sew a long... I think most all the techniques I have done before but waist yoke against a button placket n this is my first style arc... in reading the instructions 20x n strateging the make I think I remember they said what sewing bust cup they design for... I beleive its B or C n I'm a DD or DDD so I have been debating that I need to do an FBA n how to do that... might that be you bodice problem ??? Great video beautiful dresses n your fabric is stunning... great job ladies... I'm jealous of your fun time together... Bravo!!!
Hi Sam, that was a great vlog, your dress is absolutely gorgeous and the fabric (duvet cover) you chose is perfect. I think it will be a long time before I attempt this dress. 😅❤
I love your Belle. I admit I have been totally put off Style Arc patterns by the reviews of their instructions, but I do love the Belle Dress and having seen Becki's and now yours I might give it a go.
I actually love style arcs drafting. And so far, I haven’t found their instructions too difficult, although I’ve mostly made their easier patterns. I do a toile first to work out any kinks - but generally I’ve found them easier to follow than a Big 4 pattern.
Just came over from Gemini to see your reveal! I love your fabric! The way you used the green in the yokes really livens it up. Your sneaky panel is perfectly sneaky too 😂. No one would notice if you don’t say anything. It looks great on you, i actually thought the caramel piping was a ribbon at first, it looks fabulous.
Sam, can you tell me what the black sleeveless top is that you are wearing at the beginning of the video. I love both the Belle dresses they suit both of you and completely different versions of the same dress.
Hi. Which of Christine's outfits are you asking about? She has a video too so might be worth hopping over to hers and asking th-cam.com/video/Pirj6wKueho/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xd6AebTiB7MOfRn0
Hi Sam. What a dress! It was so worth the wait to see the reveal of both dresses made by you and Christine. I'm imagining you both giggling through the head-scratching bits instead of getting really frustrated if sewing solo. The duvet cover has a great new life and will be a lovely reminder of your trip and all the fun you had. The two of you are bringing lots of smiles to everyone, Antonia
Thank you so much. Yes there were lots of laughs and also times when we kept each other going.
So fun to watch this. What a beautiful dress you have created. I love it and the duvet fabric looks lovely!!!
Thank you so much xx
Wow what a sew!!! You have more patience than I as I would have put it aside. However you have such an incredible dress out of it, I absolutely love it! Great work & such a great video you both have done.
Thank you so much. I think having Christine there kept me going. Xx
Loved this collab, where we get to see you both together discussing the dress and your triumphs and challenges before doing the solo reveals.
Your dress is stunning! I LOVE the fabrics you chose and the choices you made with pattern placement. Your dresses have such a different feel to them, and I love the way color and fabric choices can make one pattern look so different. If I saw you together, I'm not sure when I might notice it was the 'same' dress.
thank you so much. I was so gld Christine was there to keep me going. xx
Oh Sam your dress is so beautiful. I love how you used the contrasting fabrics, really adds a different dimension 😻
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi ladies! Great to see you. No Style Arc patterns for me.
This was my first one
Interesting chat about the pattern printing and sizing. I spoiled a favourite fabric with my LB pullover because my A4 pattern pieces were not true and I did not check my scale box. Rookie error🙈. I have used a lot of Style Arc patterns but ready printed ones. I have never used a sewalong and have somehow figured them out by breaking down the written instructions phrase by phrase, swearing and scratching my head 😂😂. Brilliant bobbin winding trick !! Gorgeous result - worth all the effort. Such clever fabric choice and usage. 😍😍. Off to see Christine’s now. 😊 Lynne
Much respect to you for using the instructions xx
I must say you are both way more patient than me. Well done two lovely dresses.
Thank you so much. Christine kept me going at times xx
I've loved following you two together on your sewing adventures.
Thank you. I'm keen to plan out next get away.
Fab vlog, really enjoyed it and I think your dress looks great on you - it suits you so well! 😍
Thank you so much 🙂
It’s beautiful despite the issues. Great side panel idea 👍🏻.
Thank you so much
Love your dress. Love the fabric ( my daughter works at the NHM) great save with the side panels it really does look part of the design. 🙏❤️💙💜
Thank you. I'm so glad with how it fixed the problem x
Love the dress , the fabric is perfect for it.
Thank you! 😊
I think this looks incredible! I've got a duvet cover in my stash cupboard 🤔xx
Go for it!
Thank you for sharing. The dress came out beautiful! You both are so fun to watch!! 💖-Mary
Our pleasure!
I recently made this dress four times in a row! I decided I wanted to wear it to my son's wedding, but I wanted to perfect the fit and techniques before cutting into the precious fabric I had been saving for the occasion. After a rough toile and three very wearable versions, I have made A LOT of changes to the construction methods and order of operations. (FYI: My pockets didn't work either!) I can now make the entire dress in one day if I start early, but I could never have managed it at all without the fantastic sew alongs I found here on TH-cam. Even now that I've made it four times, I still couldn't tell you how the instructions in the pattern match up to what you're actually supposed to do. Despite the challenges, it really does seem to look amazing on everyone who makes it. Yours turned out great! 💙
oh wow 4 times in a row. I hope the dress for your son's wedding turned out well. I am on the search for a similar style of dress with perhaps less steps.
Love your dress... as well as Chistine's... wow so glad you had each other to get thru that so... both your feedback was so helpful... I too bought this pattern about a month ago n never thought to look for a sew a long... I think most all the techniques I have done before but waist yoke against a button placket n this is my first style arc... in reading the instructions 20x n strateging the make I think I remember they said what sewing bust cup they design for... I beleive its B or C n I'm a DD or DDD so I have been debating that I need to do an FBA n how to do that... might that be you bodice problem ??? Great video beautiful dresses n your fabric is stunning... great job ladies... I'm jealous of your fun time together... Bravo!!!
Thank you so much. It was a test of our friendship and I think it bought us closet lol
Beautiful dress. It's the piping that just puts it over the edge for me into truly stunning! Love the level of detail and care on the print placement.
thank you so much, I was so pleased when I realised I could use the piping.
Hi Sam, that was a great vlog, your dress is absolutely gorgeous and the fabric (duvet cover) you chose is perfect. I think it will be a long time before I attempt this dress. 😅❤
I don't think I'd have done it without Christine there x
Gorgeous dress, you looked great in it. Never tried a Style Arc pattern x
Think it will be a while before I try another one lol
I love your Belle. I admit I have been totally put off Style Arc patterns by the reviews of their instructions, but I do love the Belle Dress and having seen Becki's and now yours I might give it a go.
I actually love style arcs drafting. And so far, I haven’t found their instructions too difficult, although I’ve mostly made their easier patterns. I do a toile first to work out any kinks - but generally I’ve found them easier to follow than a Big 4 pattern.
I hope it goes well xx
Interesting xx
Such amazing fabric and fabulous dress 🤩
Thank you so much 😊
Just came over from Gemini to see your reveal! I love your fabric! The way you used the green in the yokes really livens it up. Your sneaky panel is perfectly sneaky too 😂. No one would notice if you don’t say anything. It looks great on you, i actually thought the caramel piping was a ribbon at first, it looks fabulous.
Thank you so much and welcome xx
Gorgeous dresses. I'm definitely making more. 😊 I used Rachel stitched up top tip Tuesday tutorial for the in seam pocket, it will make more sense x
Thank you so much
Great vlog! You two obviously work well together. Looking forward to seeing @sequingirlie's version. Seems the Belle dress was a bit of a challenge!
Certainly was but it was worth it xx
Beautiful dress. Thank you for your review. I have the pattern but haven’t sewn it yet…will look for a tutorial 😊❤
Hi thank you. Here's the tutorial we used th-cam.com/video/H5S83hRzpHM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gXCmA9JPvLgdg9u9
@@sequingirlie thank you so much that is really thoughtful of you 😀
Absolutely heavenly 🎉
Oh wow thank you xx
Sam, can you tell me what the black sleeveless top is that you are wearing at the beginning of the video. I love both the Belle dresses they suit both of you and completely different versions of the same dress.
Hi it is the chalk and notch max tee. It has been my hero piece of the winter xx
what are you wearing please and where is the fabric from...... the green is beuatiful
sorry christine's
Hi. Which of Christine's outfits are you asking about? She has a video too so might be worth hopping over to hers and asking th-cam.com/video/Pirj6wKueho/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xd6AebTiB7MOfRn0
Great vlog as always I think you need to put your feet up after that! Great dress though well done for persevering ❤❤
Thanks for so much. Now I'm thinking about making it again lol
Ok girls. You shear sheep, you shir fabric. lol
Lol
It's way too much trouble to make a dress. It definitely is a poor pattern.
Lol I know what you mean xx