Loving this very informative video, I have this pattern and it looked too complicated. Now going to give it a go,thank you for making my sewing life easier x
What a fabulous dress! You make mowing the lawn look gooooooood!!! Why not, indeed! I don't wear dresses too much, but I'm trying to wear more, especially as the weather warms up! If you can wear them running a farm, I'm pretty sure I can wear them walking the city streets! Thanks Marie. You're fab! :)
Happy Mother's day Marie. Really enjoy your videos. I found you a couple of weeks ago and have now seen all of your vlogs. Today's dress is very pretty and looks lovely on you. Enjoy the views of your farm and all the animals too. Thank you for all of your clear instructions. I'm learning new ways to do things even though I've been sewing for many years. Looking forward to more of your makes.
Luv, luv this dress. Thank you for showing the make in such great detail. I learned so much. I really liked how you showed how to correct the zipper area once the zipper was already in place. I'm not confident enough yet to make that on dress by myself, but I'm working on it. Thx again.
Beautiful dress. Even more beautiful is the love the cow has for her calf in the background. They love their babies just like we love ours. I hope these animals get to live a happy life together and won't be killed.
As always, this came out great. I like the fabric. It reminds me of something I used to use in school that was called homespun, but with a tighter weave. A very responsive fabric, but I never see it anymore. I like how you gathered the sleeves before stitching them together. I, too, find that more sensible. Another way you could change the sleeves is to extend them to elbow or three quarter length and then apply the band at a comfortable width. I love your tutorials and always learn something new.
I made the sleeveless version of this drees in a linen rayon blend. One of my favorite dresses. I was a beginning sewest at the time and it still came out looking beautiful!
It’s so nice to be able to see a dress on a real person. I think this pattern will work for me.....can’t wait to try it! Love all your step by step instructions. And I want to live where I can go out in my back yard and visit with the cows! 😊
I am so glad I came across your video. I have been struggling with this dress, as I am only 5’ 2”, and have been trying to adjust it, and grade through two sizes. I have made a toile out of an old sheet and I am getting there with it! But I loved your tips for the bias binding and the tucks, and the zip too. I hate doing an invisible zip, so I will try your method. Your dress looks lovely and a great tip for using cotton canvas, it’s got great structure! Thank you!
Very cute. From the end photo of you wearing the dress ... It looks like you really need a full bust adjustment. That will put the tucks at a better place on your body. If you are over a b cup, and the pattern does not provide larger cup sizes, do the. Full bust adjustment for a nicer fit
@@mybucoliclife I saw the tuck placement but I betcha the full bust adjustment would still make the dress more flattering. It looks fine on you, but adding the full bust would put those pleats an inch or so lower allowing the fullness of the pleat to release lat a more flattering position on your bust... I don't know how to 'splain it🥴. I would LOVE to see you make the dress again and compare the fit with the adjustment. Learning how to do a full bust adjustment was a game changer for me. Suddenly everything fit and looked better. Just like learning to measure the bust apex distance on a pattern and raising or lowering it to match my apex measurement! Wow! Even patterns that have different cup sizes often need the apex adjusted. I really appreciated your careful explanations in the video. Well done
I like that this dress pattern gives a full skirt style without a traditional gathered waist , which does not suit my body shape. This may work for me. It looks lovely on you and the instructions are great! Love the animals and kitties.
Another success Marie, I love how you explain when something goes wrong... I am exactly the same in that respect, there is always a solution to a problem. The dress looks pretty, and it suits you, much love from me here in Scotland.. I do hope you get to realise your dreams of visiting my beautiful country...I enjoy your videos showing your space..x
Thank you Helen. I will get there one of these days. In my earlier days I had saved up enough for a trip with a massive itinerary. At the last moment I decided to use the money to buy land instead travel. I don't regret it, but that is my life😊😁
I know it would drive me nuts for the sleeve to not have the length and size to allow the freedom of movement I need for comfort. It looks really good on you, but I would remove the band and come up with a way to make the sleeve longer. By removing the bottom gathers, hopefully that would give the additional freedom I need. Using a larger piece of fabric than the original band, attach it to the sleeve bottom forming a new band that adds both length and width to the sleeve. A few gathers might be needed to help with both the look and comfort. This may or may not work on the first try, but one of the perks of sewing your own clothes is having the freedom to find a way that does work for you.
Hi Jean. I actually have full arm movement. I just was wanting the band to be extra loose. But yes, in sewing you can alter your garments any way you want. 😁
Your dress looks lovely. It was fortunate that you made the decision to conceal the zip with the overlap of fabric considering the later problem. I have never thought of concealing a zip like that before so I shall give it a try another time. Thank you for sharing !
Even for this experienced sewist, there were so many clever tips to pick up on throughout the video, so many thanks. Also, living among animals and having a big sewing room is my dream life!
I so appreciate your guidance in zipper placement. Zippers have always been my least favourite part of sewing a garment. Thank you 🙏🏻 I will refer to the video on matching patterns.
First time coming across your channel. I use to sew all my clothes and this was so fun to watch. I wish fabric wasn’t so expensive! It’s hard to justify sewing but I’ll keep watching and probably be inspired to sew a dress for the joy of it. Great tutorial.
Excellent video! Thank you! I would love to see more of your sewing machine. I am a sucker for vintage machines and I recognized its beauty straight away.
I love your videos and was happy to find out that you are sewing on your grandmother's machine. That gives a sense of continuity to your sewing. Do you think your daughter will want to sew? My sisters sew and I love that, but our daughters not much.
I really like this dress. Will definitely get the pattern. I’m a rectangle with no curves. I think the tucks will add definition. Great tutorial specially that trick with the snaps. I’ll try this way next time. Thank you again for all your hints.
Hi Marie! I really love your videos. It's so descriptive and very helpful with garment sewing. I also love that you film around your property. As someone who lives in the city, I really enjoy the visual of the creek, the sunshine and all the greenery around you. Thanks for sharing!
The dress looks so nice and comfy and it fits you great! Do you take requests? Have you ever or would you do McCalls 8281 in a knit, long sleeve version? I would love a warmer dress for fall/winter and would love a sew along. Thank you!
I love your dress. I was also interested in the way you installed your zipper. I ordered a hole punch like you have been using. It looks to be very helpful. I look forward to your videos. Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day.
Oh Marie, what a lovely dress, it looks great on you 👍 thanks for the snap tip, wonder why I never thought of that 🤔😂😂😂 all your fur babies look well in the spring sunshine, have a wonderful rest of your week 😁🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Ooh my goodness very pretty! The Queen of Improvisation has done it again. You’ve reminded me that I have this pattern and it is now going to the top of my must make list. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. 👗🪡🧵👏😊
So nice! I might have to get this pattern. Seems to me it wouldn't have made sense to try and match up the design on the fabric anyway, because of the tucks/pleats.
I think this is a wonderful pattern. Gonna try it. Here's another ?? question . I want to make and wear dresses. What kind of comfy footwear do you pair with your creations? I have feet issues. ❤
Thank you so much for this. You sounded so calm all the way through, even when there was a hiccup, and I just love your machine. The modern ones scare me. The dress looked beautiful, inside and out. How did you serge your raw edges? Do you also have an over locker? Will definitely look out for your other posts. It’s years since I did any sewing, although I do have a machine, so I may be tempted. Haven’t heard of the sticky tape you used - a great idea. I usually knit or crochet these days.
I have watched your channel for the 1st time and subscribed. You gave some great tips in this video. I like that you used a lapped zipper method. I have this pattern and would consider lowering those front tucks if and when I make it. And your cat is very cute.
Hello! and Welcome! Yes, I think that lowering the front tucks to the same level as the back ones would work nicely. It is fine as-is, just more "empire-y" :)
Hello. I love love your sew alongs. They are so helpful!!! Can you please do a so along on New Look 6163 pants and Jacket, or something like it. Thanks for all your so alongs.
Hello! If you look at the pants I just did with the side zipper, I think they are similar to the construction on your pattern. But I'll keep out in mind in the future 😊 thank you for watching!
Thanks for another great tutorial, many good tips I am inexperienced and I want to get better, and I find your videos helpful. When you serge, is fabric being cut off? should I disengage the knives on my serger? Again, thanks for another great tutorial. Your dress came out beautiful.
Hello Edith! No, when I am serging around the fabric, I try to only trim off any loose threads, but not strips of fabric. These goal is to have flat, protected edges but retain as much of the intended seam allowance as you can. I hope that helps! 😊
This was a long time ago, and I don't think I did at the time, but I would probably would if I did it today. I would lower the bust shaping, but that just me and gravity :)
Can you provide me the measurements of the pattern like shoulder waist armhole and length from shoulder to knee and width of tucks and its placement etc please.
Actually I've never had trouble with this fabric shrinking. I do make sure that before I cut anything out I have washed it thoroughly with hot water, and ran it through the dryer on a high heat setting until 100% dry. That takes out most of the shrink anything else I don't even notice.
@@mybucoliclife That's good. Actually you are supposed to prepare the fabric before you make something out of it. Since I'm so old and out of shape I've been buying my clothes from the catalogs that come in the mail. I bought one beautiful blue cotton gauze blouse and when I washed it, it came out too tight for me. Another one, a flannel shirt, shrunk a full size. So I just don't buy all cotton any more. I'm probably not getting the best quality material by buying from the catalogs. : - )
Love watching your videos. You give Great instructions, tips and troubleshooting. Beautiful dress.
Beautiful you're an amazing teacher love learning from you thank you
Lovely dress! Thank you for sharing!
Marie, you are a fantastic teacher and problem solver. Thank you!
Loving this very informative video, I have this pattern and it looked too complicated. Now going to give it a go,thank you for making my sewing life easier x
Glad it was helpful! It's a fun pattern to make up too :)
Adorable and it suits you perfectly!
What a fabulous dress! You make mowing the lawn look gooooooood!!! Why not, indeed! I don't wear dresses too much, but I'm trying to wear more, especially as the weather warms up! If you can wear them running a farm, I'm pretty sure I can wear them walking the city streets! Thanks Marie. You're fab! :)
Oh Faith! Your comments always make me laugh! Thank you so much!! 😁😊
Thank you so much. I learned so much. You are a great teacher and explain things so well.
Due to all the pleating, this would make a cute maternity dress.
It would! I think in the latter months removing the back pleats would be good 😁
Happy Mother's day Marie. Really enjoy your videos. I found you a couple of weeks ago and have now seen all of your vlogs. Today's dress is very pretty and looks lovely on you. Enjoy the views of your farm and all the animals too. Thank you for all of your clear instructions. I'm learning new ways to do things even though I've been sewing for many years. Looking forward to more of your makes.
Hello Ursula!! Thank you! So glad you enjoy the videos 😊😁
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Hi!,OMG! Every sewing project I've seen is amazing! fit perfect! ideals!
I enjoyed watching you make this dress. It looks very pretty on,, and the material is beautiful.
Luv, luv this dress. Thank you for showing the make in such great detail. I learned so much. I really liked how you showed how to correct the zipper area once the zipper was already in place. I'm not confident enough yet to make that on dress by myself, but I'm working on it. Thx again.
You are so welcome! It really is a pretty good dress to learn techniques on. I hope you try it one day :)
Super cute summer dress!! Good review on the zipper! Great video!!
Thanks!
Beautiful dress. Even more beautiful is the love the cow has for her calf in the background. They love their babies just like we love ours. I hope these animals get to live a happy life together and won't be killed.
As always, this came out great. I like the fabric. It reminds me of something I used to use in school that was called homespun, but with a tighter weave. A very responsive fabric, but I never see it anymore. I like how you gathered the sleeves before stitching them together. I, too, find that more sensible. Another way you could change the sleeves is to extend them to elbow or three quarter length and then apply the band at a comfortable width. I love your tutorials and always learn something new.
Very pretty. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
I want to make this dress, and this is so helpful! Thank you 🙏
Lovely dress 😀👍. Looking forward to being that skillful. Practicing and learning. Thank you for the inspiration 😊
Love Love Love
I made the sleeveless version of this drees in a linen rayon blend. One of my favorite dresses. I was a beginning sewest at the time and it still came out looking beautiful!
Watching you is like visiting an old friend.. I like to sew and have for many years. Please keep your episodes coming.. Thanks!
It’s so nice to be able to see a dress on a real person. I think this pattern will work for me.....can’t wait to try it!
Love all your step by step instructions.
And I want to live where I can go out in my back yard and visit with the cows! 😊
Very pretty
Love your show you how videos . I like the tip for placing the snap and your dress turned out nice. Thanks for sharing
I am so glad I came across your video. I have been struggling with this dress, as I am only 5’ 2”, and have been trying to adjust it, and grade through two sizes. I have made a toile out of an old sheet and I am getting there with it! But I loved your tips for the bias binding and the tucks, and the zip too. I hate doing an invisible zip, so I will try your method. Your dress looks lovely and a great tip for using cotton canvas, it’s got great structure! Thank you!
Im so glad it is helping! You will love this dress :)
Thank you! Oh, that zipper! Yes, things don't always work, we adapt. Well done.
That zipper 🥴🥴😁
Lots of useful tips.Thank you for sharing your gift.
Very cute. From the end photo of you wearing the dress ... It looks like you really need a full bust adjustment. That will put the tucks at a better place on your body.
If you are over a b cup, and the pattern does not provide larger cup sizes, do the. Full bust adjustment for a nicer fit
Yes, full bust here! But the tucks really are placed much higher in the front too. Thanks for watching :)
@@mybucoliclife I saw the tuck placement but I betcha the full bust adjustment would still make the dress more flattering. It looks fine on you, but adding the full bust would put those pleats an inch or so lower allowing the fullness of the pleat to release lat a more flattering position on your bust... I don't know how to 'splain it🥴. I would LOVE to see you make the dress again and compare the fit with the adjustment. Learning how to do a full bust adjustment was a game changer for me. Suddenly everything fit and looked better. Just like learning to measure the bust apex distance on a pattern and raising or lowering it to match my apex measurement! Wow! Even patterns that have different cup sizes often need the apex adjusted.
I really appreciated your careful explanations in the video. Well done
Pretty in pink!
I like that this dress pattern gives a full skirt style without a traditional gathered waist , which does not suit my body shape. This may work for me. It looks lovely on you and the instructions are great! Love the animals and kitties.
Yes! I do love the nice full skirt and the un-bulky waist. 😊 thanks for watching 😁
Love the dress! I’m going to make it sleeveless ( I’m always roasting) and a straight bottom. The pen and punch tools are so helpful . I need them.
Another success Marie, I love how you explain when something goes wrong... I am exactly the same in that respect, there is always a solution to a problem. The dress looks pretty, and it suits you, much love from me here in Scotland.. I do hope you get to realise your dreams of visiting my beautiful country...I enjoy your videos showing your space..x
Thank you Helen. I will get there one of these days. In my earlier days I had saved up enough for a trip with a massive itinerary. At the last moment I decided to use the money to buy land instead travel. I don't regret it, but that is my life😊😁
You have some great tips. I really enjoyed watching how you handled the zipper.
Thank you for such thorough instructions. Just found your channel and will be checking out your other videos.
I love this intro and this dress is adorable. Just the sort of thing I’d wear!
I know it would drive me nuts for the sleeve to not have the length and size to allow the freedom of movement I need for comfort. It looks really good on you, but I would remove the band and come up with a way to make the sleeve longer. By removing the bottom gathers, hopefully that would give the additional freedom I need. Using a larger piece of fabric than the original band, attach it to the sleeve bottom forming a new band that adds both length and width to the sleeve. A few gathers might be needed to help with both the look and comfort.
This may or may not work on the first try, but one of the perks of sewing your own clothes is having the freedom to find a way that does work for you.
Hi Jean. I actually have full arm movement. I just was wanting the band to be extra loose. But yes, in sewing you can alter your garments any way you want. 😁
Experienced sewist but it was wonderful to see this pattern worn and danced in. Subscribed!
Super swoosh skirts are fun even when I'm my age 😊😁
Your dress looks lovely. It was fortunate that you made the decision to conceal the zip with the overlap of fabric considering the later problem. I have never thought of concealing a zip like that before so I shall give it a try another time. Thank you for sharing !
Even for this experienced sewist, there were so many clever tips to pick up on throughout the video, so many thanks. Also, living among animals and having a big sewing room is my dream life!
You're welcome. Yes, I know I am blessed to live this life :)
I so appreciate your guidance in zipper placement. Zippers have always been my least favourite part of sewing a garment. Thank you 🙏🏻 I will refer to the video on matching patterns.
Enjoyed video and liked your attention to detail
First time coming across your channel. I use to sew all my clothes and this was so fun to watch. I wish fabric wasn’t so expensive! It’s hard to justify sewing but I’ll keep watching and probably be inspired to sew a dress for the joy of it. Great tutorial.
Great video. Aww the doggies are adorable 😍😍😍
Yet another awesome trick - this time for perfect snap placement! Wow, I always learn something from watching your videos 🙏 Thank you so much.
Thank you again Mara 😊
Having just made a dress with a ‘V’, this had been very appropriate information. I love your dressmaking videos 😀
Excellent video! Thank you! I would love to see more of your sewing machine. I am a sucker for vintage machines and I recognized its beauty straight away.
Thank you! I think I'll do a separate little video on her soon. :)
Loved this dress, awesome instructions. I’m not fond of those bands on the sleeves, think I would use elastic
Thanks! I have actually removed the bands and just hemmed the sleeves. Much better for me now. 😁 thanks for watching!
I love your videos and was happy to find out that you are sewing on your grandmother's machine. That gives a sense of continuity to your sewing. Do you think your daughter will want to sew? My sisters sew and I love that, but our daughters not much.
Hello Debbie, one of my daughters sews sometimes. The other one not really. But you never know maybe later in life the interest will spark.
Thanks sooo much for your videos, I always learn something from each one! Love the dress!❤️❤️❤️
Glad you like them!
I enjoyed watching the video. The dress is very pretty.
Lovely vlog, as always! Thank you!
I really like this dress. Will definitely get the pattern. I’m a rectangle with no curves. I think the tucks will add definition. Great tutorial specially that trick with the snaps. I’ll try this way next time. Thank you again for all your hints.
I think that you like the pattern and it went together really well.😁😊
As usual a job well done. It's a pleasure to watch you. 💕
This is the best instructional video I have ever seen. Thank you.
Wow, thanks! That's might high praise. Thank you for watching :)
Hi Marie!
I really love your videos. It's so descriptive and very helpful with garment sewing.
I also love that you film around your property.
As someone who lives in the city, I really enjoy the visual of the creek, the sunshine and all the greenery around you.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad they are helpful and enjoyable!!😁😊 Thank you for watching 😊
Impressed with your use of "stay tape" vs. stay stitching on the front neckline.
I do love my stay tape!😊
The dress looks so nice and comfy and it fits you great! Do you take requests? Have you ever or would you do McCalls 8281 in a knit, long sleeve version? I would love a warmer dress for fall/winter and would love a sew along. Thank you!
Next time McCalls is on sale I'll try to look for it :)
Superhelpful video and you look great in that dress x
looking good and the farm looks good to
I love your dress. I was also interested in the way you installed your zipper. I ordered a hole punch like you have been using. It looks to be very helpful. I look forward to your videos. Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day.
Thank you 😊
Oh Marie, what a lovely dress, it looks great on you 👍 thanks for the snap tip, wonder why I never thought of that 🤔😂😂😂 all your fur babies look well in the spring sunshine, have a wonderful rest of your week 😁🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Welcome back Natasha! Yes finally enjoying the warm sunny days😊
@@mybucoliclife fantastic! -:)
Ooh my goodness very pretty! The Queen of Improvisation has done it again. You’ve reminded me that I have this pattern and it is now going to the top of my must make list. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. 👗🪡🧵👏😊
👸🧵😁 Thanks!
So nice! I might have to get this pattern. Seems to me it wouldn't have made sense to try and match up the design on the fabric anyway, because of the tucks/pleats.
Thank you! He has the pattern was a odd asymmetrical zigzag comma and it didn't seem useful to try to match that.
Very pretty .
I love the dress, looks good on you, thank you for all your tips.
Thank you 😁
That is so cute!
Have you been going through my pattern stash? You must be! Thanks for all the hints!
Great minds think alike?
Joann's pattern sales? 😁
That's a great dress I love it😍
You are amazing. I loved watching this and I learned so much! I also think that's a really cute dress on you. You make everything look so very easy!!!
Thank you so much!
Very. Pretty Marie!!😀😀😀
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I have the pattern made one already ready for another one
I think this is a wonderful pattern. Gonna try it. Here's another ?? question . I want to make and wear dresses. What kind of comfy footwear do you pair with your creations? I have feet issues. ❤
Whatever I want, as long as it is comfortable :)
Thank you so much for this. You sounded so calm all the way through, even when there was a hiccup, and I just love your machine. The modern ones scare me. The dress looked beautiful, inside and out. How did you serge your raw edges? Do you also have an over locker? Will definitely look out for your other posts. It’s years since I did any sewing, although I do have a machine, so I may be tempted. Haven’t heard of the sticky tape you used - a great idea. I usually knit or crochet these days.
Hello, yes, I have a singer seger machine. Basic, but does what I need. Thanks for watching!!!
I have watched your channel for the 1st time and subscribed. You gave some great tips in this video. I like that you used a lapped zipper method. I have this pattern and would consider lowering those front tucks if and when I make it. And your cat is very cute.
Hello! and Welcome! Yes, I think that lowering the front tucks to the same level as the back ones would work nicely. It is fine as-is, just more "empire-y" :)
Hello. I love love your sew alongs. They are so helpful!!!
Can you please do a so along on New Look 6163 pants and Jacket, or something like it.
Thanks for all your so alongs.
Hello! If you look at the pants I just did with the side zipper, I think they are similar to the construction on your pattern. But I'll keep out in mind in the future 😊 thank you for watching!
Thanks for another great tutorial, many good tips I am inexperienced and I want to get better, and I find your videos helpful. When you serge, is fabric being cut off? should I disengage the knives on my serger? Again, thanks for another great tutorial. Your dress came out beautiful.
Hello Edith! No, when I am serging around the fabric, I try to only trim off any loose threads, but not strips of fabric. These goal is to have flat, protected edges but retain as much of the intended seam allowance as you can. I hope that helps! 😊
Thank you for the demonstration and information. Just one question. Why did you not match the pattern on the back of the dress?
Hello! Long answer involves the length of fabric I was using, irregular designs and such. But honestly the short answer is that I did not want to. 😊
Just my size. Needing something similar for church. But I can’t sew. My Mother gave up trying to teach me.
Just take it one step at a time 😊
Did you need to make any adjustments? When do you make your adjustments?
This was a long time ago, and I don't think I did at the time, but I would probably would if I did it today. I would lower the bust shaping, but that just me and gravity :)
Can you provide me the measurements of the pattern like shoulder waist armhole and length from shoulder to knee and width of tucks and its placement etc please.
No, I'm sorry. If you look up the pattern you can get some overall measurements from the image of the back of the pattern envelope.
It shrinks, though. I never buy 100% cotton because it shrinks.
Actually I've never had trouble with this fabric shrinking. I do make sure that before I cut anything out I have washed it thoroughly with hot water, and ran it through the dryer on a high heat setting until 100% dry. That takes out most of the shrink anything else I don't even notice.
@@mybucoliclife That's good. Actually you are supposed to prepare the fabric before you make something out of it. Since I'm so old and out of shape I've been buying my clothes from the catalogs that come in the mail. I bought one beautiful blue cotton gauze blouse and when I washed it, it came out too tight for me. Another one, a flannel shirt, shrunk a full size. So I just don't buy all cotton any more. I'm probably not getting the best quality material by buying from the catalogs. : - )
It makes me nuts that the pattern isn't matched. It's like a fingernail on a chalk board. It makes it hard to concentrate on what you're doing.
Sorry!
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