I know all of the things that go wrong in your sewing projects are frustrating, but they are a great learning opportunity for the rest of us who are learning from you. Your problem solving skills and ability to articulate the "why" and the way you are going to solve those problems is so very helpful! Also, your tips are so helpful!
I have watched every single video that you have done. I have learned so much and every video gives me back the love of sewing that I lost years ago, just basically due to life. I appreciate your skills so very much!
I am going to inherit my Grandmother's 201. I don't think my Mom has ever used it but I'm looking forward to using it. It looks like it is in beautiful shape.
I'm so thankful that I found this video. I bought the pattern today with the thought that I might make my mother-of-the-bride dress for daughter's rustic/boho inspired wedding. I'm trying to decide on the right fabric to elevate the look a little. 😊
The dress is beautiful Marie and so well made. I admired your ability to stay cheerful when you realised the hip was too small- that’s the point I usually throw it in a corner never to be dealt with again 😂. Yes we all have boxes of random sewing things hidden everywhere around the house. Out of interest, what do you do with your scrap fabric? Thank you for taking us along with your projects- I have learnt so much from you.
Thank you very much! I do put together a lot of scraps generally if it's big enough to make something out of and by make I mean like a small garment. If it's big enough to make a pair of shorts out of I keep it. If it's smaller than that I usually toss it. My life can become too overwhelmed with tiny scraps of fabric if I don't. Thank you so much for watching
Marie, you’re amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I’m hoping eventually some of your talent will rub off on me. I honestly am seeing some improvement already which is encouraging!
Your dress is lovely!! Nice fabric choices. I like all the tips and tricks you give your viewers. Your machines are beautiful. I've got 5 vintage machines. All but one are straight stitch. Various manufacturers from Singer to Nordic, to Necchi and Phoenix. They all sew amazing!! And they are super cheap to buy and maintain yourself. Everyone should have one lol. 😊
It is indeed a very flattering dress. I agree with your discussion regarding invisible zippers; I also feel they seem less robust than the lap zippers. Once again enjoyed your trouble shooting for the back extension.
Green is definitely your colour and the dress is the right length. Thumbs up for your solution of adding the extra bits to make up for the lack of fabric at the back of the skirt.
Random stuff? I might be the queen?🤭 I did clean out both chests of drawers & 2 closets this fall, but then stalled out.😵💫 Cute colored fabric. I thought this dress might be way too long unless you’re a 6 footer.🥴 I thought I recognized that light colored fabric. Nice to have a stash sometimes. 😉 Will the buttons you found be washer/dryer friendly? I don’t usually wash my regular clothing at really hot temperatures & only dry them slightly. I hang things on plastic hangers in the laundry room or my huge drying racks to dry completely. I had wondered about that hip area, having tried on many different styles of clothing over the years.😅Had difficulty with this type of dress in the past due to pear body shape.☺️ Thanks for sharing your cool project.
Good morning. Thank you so much and isn't it great that we can sew. We can make these styles that weren't intended to fit our shapes in the beginning fit well. I think that's the most fun. Thank you so much for watching
You have shown me some new things about the feet that came with my machine that I’ve ignored for 40 years. We’re learning new things all the time! Thank you.
It's super cute, Marie! 😍 What a pretty colour the green fabric is, and the buttons are a perfect match 👌 What I particularly admire about your sewing is your ability to figure things out and make them work, even if you don't have enough fabric or the pattern dimensions are not quite right for your body. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful videos 🙏
I m glad to learn about the tread and what end to thread the needle with. I have those time when my thread is acting goofy. You’ve solved it for me. Oh and I love the dress. Such a nice sewing job as always. 😊
That turned out well. That pattern is much nicer than i thought when i first saw it. It looks very comfortable. I reckon i’d be pulling that over my head and wriggling it over my butt, bypassing the zipper completely. 😋 I haven’t seen a pattern ask for a standard zipper for ages. Except pants, of course.
Am so glad to follow you and I am going to do this dress I have loade of materiel,you have showed me lots of techniques also I might have my serger by then and practice serging luvTeresa
Thanks for sharing the hip measurements. You are right, zero ease included and it’s almost like they forgot to add in the seam allowance as well. I found your video when I trying to decide if I should size up or not, and I did. Hopefully I’m happy with the fit! I had to do something similar around the hips on the dress I just finished and am trying to avoid that!
This is a great video. I was just about to make a dress similar to this style and had all the same problems. Not enough fabric, didn't measure the hips and the bust. But with you giving such great ideas as to how to fix things, I'm gonna remove the dress from the 'needs fixing' pile and try again❤ Maybe we can help you in advance when you show the next project for possible 'issues' with a pattern, on fb or instagram. Just an idea. Happy New Year to you Marie and all your loved oned❤
Very flattering! I was a bit concerned because the picture on the pattern looked like the waist was drooping. However now that I see it on you, it is not a concern. It looks fabulous! Now I am going to make one for myself! Thanks so much for sharing.
I love the two colors, it makes the dress that much more flattering, in my opinion. I also love that you model it for us. It is a beautiful dress and looks fabulous on you!
I love the pen that you use for marking your stitch lines. I bought the purple fine point one from Joanns but it doesnt leave lines for very long or mark very easily. I'm used to it for now, and for the price, Im using it up, but when it runs out I'd rather get the same one you're using, it looks just like a regular pen.
Yeah the ones that I use, unfortunately Joanne does not sell you have to order online. But they're on eBay Amazon wawak, and fairly inexpensive which is good because the ink runs out quickly. I usually buy a pack that has like 54 refills in it.
@mybucoliclife I finally made this dress but mine was made with thin red lines type material, I believe you used the same fabric for a different project. The one thing I might change is how full the sleeve is at the wrist. It's just too puffy for me in that spot
I know all of the things that go wrong in your sewing projects are frustrating, but they are a great learning opportunity for the rest of us who are learning from you. Your problem solving skills and ability to articulate the "why" and the way you are going to solve those problems is so very helpful! Also, your tips are so helpful!
Lol me too, I find myself humming it for days
I love it when you do something and say “because I can”. 😄❤️
Love your channel.
I have watched every single video that you have done. I have learned so much and every video gives me back the love of sewing that I lost years ago, just basically due to life. I appreciate your skills so very much!
Wow, you've been busy! Glad you found me
My goodness, your theme song keeps rolling around my brain for days!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
The dress was worth all the work looks great,
Had heard new look can be tight
Great as usual
Caroline uk
Very very nice!
I am going to inherit my Grandmother's 201. I don't think my Mom has ever used it but I'm looking forward to using it. It looks like it is in beautiful shape.
Oh I hope you'll love it. Give her enough oil and wipe her down and she'll be a happy girl.
I'm so thankful that I found this video. I bought the pattern today with the thought that I might make my mother-of-the-bride dress for daughter's rustic/boho inspired wedding. I'm trying to decide on the right fabric to elevate the look a little. 😊
I hope it goes fabulously well for you
The dress is beautiful Marie and so well made. I admired your ability to stay cheerful when you realised the hip was too small- that’s the point I usually throw it in a corner never to be dealt with again 😂. Yes we all have boxes of random sewing things hidden everywhere around the house. Out of interest, what do you do with your scrap fabric? Thank you for taking us along with your projects- I have learnt so much from you.
Thank you very much! I do put together a lot of scraps generally if it's big enough to make something out of and by make I mean like a small garment. If it's big enough to make a pair of shorts out of I keep it. If it's smaller than that I usually toss it. My life can become too overwhelmed with tiny scraps of fabric if I don't. Thank you so much for watching
Wish I had you as my sewing teacher in high school. Love watching your videos
This is a stunner of a dress. It is indeed very flattering.
I appreciate watching you put the dress together and hearing your tips. It might help me to avoid any mistakes when I go to sew mine.
I like the look of the dress on you. It was the sleeves that interested me. Great job of putting in the extra on the hip. x
Marie, you’re amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I’m hoping eventually some of your talent will rub off on me. I honestly am seeing some improvement already which is encouraging!
I am so glad you did this dress, it was on my list to do and I'm glad I saw your video first. Thank you
Brave lady such a lot of work
Your dress is lovely!! Nice fabric choices. I like all the tips and tricks you give your viewers.
Your machines are beautiful. I've got 5 vintage machines. All but one are straight stitch. Various manufacturers from Singer to Nordic, to Necchi and Phoenix. They all sew amazing!! And they are super cheap to buy and maintain yourself. Everyone should have one lol. 😊
Love the old machines so much 😁😁😍
Cute dress & learn so much from you & your creative ways of "fixing" issues.
It is indeed a very flattering dress. I agree with your discussion regarding invisible zippers; I also feel they seem less robust than the lap zippers. Once again enjoyed your trouble shooting for the back extension.
Thank you Jane!
Green is definitely your colour and the dress is the right length.
Thumbs up for your solution of adding the extra bits to make up for the lack of fabric at the back of the skirt.
Thank you so much 😊
I do like it. The color blocking worked out well. With your well defined waist it is a perfect fit.
Thank you!
Great tip on the thread for hand needle sewing.
Random stuff? I might be the queen?🤭 I did clean out both chests of drawers & 2 closets this fall, but then stalled out.😵💫
Cute colored fabric. I thought this dress might be way too long unless you’re a 6 footer.🥴 I thought I recognized that light colored fabric. Nice to have a stash sometimes. 😉 Will the buttons you found be washer/dryer friendly? I don’t usually wash my regular clothing at really hot temperatures & only dry them slightly. I hang things on plastic hangers in the laundry room or my huge drying racks to dry completely.
I had wondered about that hip area, having tried on many different styles of clothing over the years.😅Had difficulty with this type of dress in the past due to pear body shape.☺️
Thanks for sharing your cool project.
Good morning. Thank you so much and isn't it great that we can sew. We can make these styles that weren't intended to fit our shapes in the beginning fit well. I think that's the most fun. Thank you so much for watching
I love the dress you are wearing on this video !!!!!!
Very flattering🎉
You have shown me some new things about the feet that came with my machine that I’ve ignored for 40 years. We’re learning new things all the time! Thank you.
Happy to help!
I would love to make the upper position as a blouse with the sleeves in a sheer fabric.
That would be cool! Maybe a different closure method though. A side zipper might be nice
This is a nice dress pattern , I gotta add to my list , beautifully cut ❤️
Great job piecing the hip yoke. You reminded me of my mother; she could always 'fix it to fit', with a nearly invisible solution.
Make it work 😁
That’s very cute!
Very cute!
Lovely dress, always learn something new from your videos. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Very beautiful.
Beautiful! ❤️
It's super cute, Marie! 😍 What a pretty colour the green fabric is, and the buttons are a perfect match 👌 What I particularly admire about your sewing is your ability to figure things out and make them work, even if you don't have enough fabric or the pattern dimensions are not quite right for your body. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful videos 🙏
Oh thank you! Really appreciate that ☺️
I love your dress!
Hi the dress is very pretty 😊
I m glad to learn about the tread and what end to thread the needle with. I have those time when my thread is acting goofy. You’ve solved it for me. Oh and I love the dress. Such a nice sewing job as always. 😊
That turned out well. That pattern is much nicer than i thought when i first saw it. It looks very comfortable. I reckon i’d be pulling that over my head and wriggling it over my butt, bypassing the zipper completely. 😋
I haven’t seen a pattern ask for a standard zipper for ages. Except pants, of course.
Beautiful! I love the color blocking! Good thing to know about the fit over the hips!
It really is!
Am so glad to follow you and I am going to do this dress I have loade of materiel,you have showed me lots of techniques also I might have my serger by then and practice serging luvTeresa
Very flattering on you. Good job!
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for sharing the hip measurements. You are right, zero ease included and it’s almost like they forgot to add in the seam allowance as well. I found your video when I trying to decide if I should size up or not, and I did. Hopefully I’m happy with the fit! I had to do something similar around the hips on the dress I just finished and am trying to avoid that!
Beautiful! It fits you perfectly.
Wow it looks great on you ❤
Thank you!!
loooove et
Such a beautiful dress! Much better than I would have thought & can be made super modern even. TFS 💙
Thank you! 😊
Love the pattern. I think for myself I’d prefer just one fabric. Very flattering. Thanks
This is a great video. I was just about to make a dress similar to this style and had all the same problems. Not enough fabric, didn't measure the hips and the bust. But with you giving such great ideas as to how to fix things, I'm gonna remove the dress from the 'needs fixing' pile and try again❤
Maybe we can help you in advance when you show the next project for possible 'issues' with a pattern, on fb or instagram. Just an idea.
Happy New Year to you Marie and all your loved oned❤
Very flattering! I was a bit concerned because the picture on the pattern looked like the waist was drooping. However now that I see it on you, it is not a concern. It looks fabulous! Now I am going to make one for myself! Thanks so much for sharing.
I don't think the model on the pattern had as much padding in as I do 🤣🤣
Me either!😆
I love the two colors, it makes the dress that much more flattering, in my opinion. I also love that you model it for us. It is a beautiful dress and looks fabulous on you!
Thank you so much!
Looks so cute, love the pockets
I love the pen that you use for marking your stitch lines. I bought the purple fine point one from Joanns but it doesnt leave lines for very long or mark very easily. I'm used to it for now, and for the price, Im using it up, but when it runs out I'd rather get the same one you're using, it looks just like a regular pen.
Yeah the ones that I use, unfortunately Joanne does not sell you have to order online. But they're on eBay Amazon wawak, and fairly inexpensive which is good because the ink runs out quickly. I usually buy a pack that has like 54 refills in it.
@mybucoliclife I finally made this dress but mine was made with thin red lines type material, I believe you used the same fabric for a different project. The one thing I might change is how full the sleeve is at the wrist. It's just too puffy for me in that spot
I love the 2 tone dress. 😍 you made a great choice.
Thank you!! 😊
Really pretty dress and fits you beautifully!! Really enjoy watching all your videos, and especially like how you problem solve!
Thank you so much!!
😍
Bah ha ha, everyone who sews has that problem 😂 random bins of stuff
Did you teach sewing? You are so good at this.. I learn so much watching your videos thank you
I appreciate watching you put the dress together and hearing your tips. It might help me to avoid any mistakes when I go to sew mine.