What vision you have. I see a boring 90's dress, and you see a 20's ravishing dress---and make it happen. That was some transformation, I love it! It's beyond me how to hem something that fans out fluttery---you did it perfectly.
We had a player piano when I was growing up. We had that tune! I know all the words! Dark twin Strutters’ Ball! Love it! My father put a piece of newspaper behind the hammers inside, so it made a great sound, like cymbals with a brush stick! Memories!
Hello Evelyn! Great concept for a channel! Having worked for many years as a Costume Designer, many of these hacks are familiar. Besides having the necessary skills of sewing and tailoring, you have to be able to see possibilities in a garment that has the proper silhouette- or could result in a period correct silhouette. Knowing about details like seaming, trim, prints and fabrics allows you to zero in on the best garment and assure those results. If you're like me you've spent a lifetime studying, reading, researching and looking at clothing details and the History of Costumes because it is our passion. Finding the right shoe or the right trim is exciting for people like us! Good job!
What a fabulous alteration! When you put that collar on first it instantly lifted that dress. The only thing I'm not sure about is the overlap of the collars at the shoulder. You look wonderful in this dress. Whats not to like!
Thank Kia! That is right, practice makes perfect! I have a beginner sewing course coming up soon, stay tuned here or on my social to find out about it! it is perfect for the beginner to get started and learn the basics! I'd love to have you in!
Hello Evelyn, I am so happy to have found your very first refashioning video. You have such good taste, I am in awe at the amazing things you can do. Thank you for sharing.
I have 46 1920's dresses to make for an amateur show and didn't really relish the thought. However, after watching your tutorial I am inspired. Thank you for saving my sanity !!! Stitchwitch Linda
I once found a 70s wedding dress in a charity shop and turned it into a Georgian gown for the village 18th century street fair, won best dressed lady. It’s was so fun and you have inspired me to try a few more different era’s.
I have commented on this before but repetition is always good. You have the most beautiful figure and skin! Every thing you make looks lovely on you. I am always surprised by the designs you come up with. Keep it up, I am always in the need of inspiration.
That's the advantage of different eras borrowing styles from older fashions - it makes it that much easier to turn them into the garments you actually want. That being said, it still takes a great eye to see potential in an otherwise unremarkable dress from the seventies! I absolutely loved the final result - that bow was the perfect finishing touch.
Hello from Connecticut.You are absolutely delightful! I have seen all your videos and have loved them all. I love especially all the good sewing techniques you are teaching. I also love the fashions of the 20's, 30's and 40's, many of which I am selling in my Etsy shop because now I am a few sizes larger. Please keep refashioning thrift store finds, I am learning so much about what I should do to some of my less than wonderful purchases.
My grandmother remembers her mother making a dress pattern for her on newspaper without hardly measuring....it was the 1920's and it was such a sack as you said.
Enjoyed your video, especially how you explained the thought process of the redesign. I would enjoy seeing a little more of the actual sewing of the garment. You're one talented lady! TFS.
Great :) I really like the darting at the back, it really helped with flattering the figure but it still didnt make it look much out of place for 20s... i would probably prefer it without the bow for myself, but that is a simple detail. I love the fluttery sleeves :)
Thanks for watching! Yes, I didn't dart it too much, just enough to bring it in a little and make it a little more flattering for the modern eye! But still 1920's style!
I’m really enjoying bing watching your channel! My daughter and I love buying from charity shops here in the UK so its great to see all these ideas for reshaping items
You are so cute! I love your videos and chipper attitude. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and have my own love for sewing now. Thank you for sharing your craft :)
Hi Evelyn! I loved the vídeo so much! You should make more vídeos about how you refashion your clothes! Just a tip: put the dress on before you refashion it, so we can see the before and after! Kisses from Portugal!
Hi, Helena! Thank you so much! Yes, I have more in the works as this is one of my favorite things to do! And thank you for the tip, I didn't realize that I didn't do this AFTER I finished changing it! Stay tuned for more!
thanks for watching! There was no set pattern in this, just start at the nape and pull the long ties to the top of my head, then tie in a kind of bow and push and pull bits until I liked the way it hangs!
Omg Evelyn. Your videos are just so inspiring 😍I took up a whole pile of clothes from the cellar that I wanted to sell on the next flea but now I will try to refashion them instead! 🤔🧐🤨🤓That’s so great. It will definitely not turn out as nice as your dresses but I am going to try. I love your videaos and you just make me smile. You look so sweet and beautiful and I love your humor. Everything is just like taken from a silent movie🎥 awww❤️❤️❤️
Aww thanks!! I'm so happy to hear your inspired to refashion to!! there is so much we can do with the 'trash' we already own or find in second-hand stores! It's is the best way to get really creative, as you can only use what you have in that garment! Good luck! xx
Loved the video I think you did an awesome job, especially on the sleeves. I thought you were going to make it sleeveless when I first saw the dress! I love what you did with them!
You are an inspiration to me. Your sewing creations are impeccable. I love your videos. Very classy & talented lady. The transformation of the dress is outstanding. Keep up the good work.
This is awesome! I don't know if I have ever seen a video on how to turn an already retro clothing item into something even more vintage all the way to the twenties! How neat :)
Thaks Hannah! Yes I feel the older they are to start with, the older they tend to look! I'm really glad you liked it! I'll hopefully get another one done this week or next!
Hello Evelyn! I absolutely LOVE your videos! Your voice is so soothing and not exaggerated or forced like some, you keep it interesting and fresh throughout, you have great stage presence, you choose music to suit the outfits and honestly the whole show is just delightful. My mother always did these kinds of transformations when I was a child and consequently I too would dream up outfits ( in my head) that I would transform into something new from clothes of people sitting in front of me on the bus. I took a lot of buses so I had lots of time to let my imagination run wild!! I am looking forward to watching ALL of your videos. Unfortunately all our thrift stores are closed right now due to the Pandemic . I am going to raid all of my friends closets!
I was unimpressed with the dress on the mannequin but when she put it on it was such a perfect 20s look, surprised at the difference. I think it's due to the fall and movement of the dress, stationary 20s dresses just dont look the same as flowing ones
I am totally impressed! At first, I thought what a plain dress but after seeing it done, it's lovely! Thanks for this awesome video. I just recently found you & your videos are delightful! I love everything vintage. I myself, am vintage. LOL
Hi Rebecca! Thanks for watching! I'm sure that these things are videos that I will do in the future though sorry. I'm much more about the sewing and fashion! xx
What vision you have. I see a boring 90's dress, and you see a 20's ravishing dress---and make it happen. That was some transformation, I love it! It's beyond me how to hem something that fans out fluttery---you did it perfectly.
You totally transformed that dress, and you look so elegant in it! I love your creativity!
I love to see your thrift changes to a dress like this.I love your videos.
We had a player piano when I was growing up. We had that tune! I know all the words! Dark twin Strutters’ Ball! Love it! My father put a piece of newspaper behind the hammers inside, so it made a great sound, like cymbals with a brush stick! Memories!
All set for tea or a garden party! Just adorable!
Hello Evelyn! Great concept for a channel! Having worked for many years as a Costume Designer, many of these hacks are familiar. Besides having the necessary skills of sewing and tailoring, you have to be able to see possibilities in a garment that has the proper silhouette- or could result in a period correct silhouette. Knowing about details like seaming, trim, prints and fabrics allows you to zero in on the best garment and assure those results. If you're like me you've spent a lifetime studying, reading, researching and looking at clothing details and the History of Costumes because it is our passion. Finding the right shoe or the right trim is exciting for people like us! Good job!
I have heard alot of costume designers for theaters do refashions like this!! 😀 It's all in the details!!
how would an older lady being rich dress for a dinner
Love the decade...such elegant style...
You look absolutely stunningly gorgeous as always miss Snow White! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘💜
What a fabulous alteration! When you put that collar on first it instantly lifted that dress. The only thing I'm not sure about is the overlap of the collars at the shoulder. You look wonderful in this dress. Whats not to like!
Absolutely gorgeous dress. You look stunning with it.
It's all about that bow you added to the collar! Turned it from a dress for an older woman into one for a young one like you!
Thanks Sandy! Sometimes it's just the small things!
You're so clever! I love the way you think!
Love your re-make. A downer on the collar where it overlaps though.
You are amazingly talented.
Perfect. You make sewing look so easy. They say practice makes perfect, I need to start sewing. I've always loved the vintage look. Thank you.
Thank Kia! That is right, practice makes perfect! I have a beginner sewing course coming up soon, stay tuned here or on my social to find out about it! it is perfect for the beginner to get started and learn the basics! I'd love to have you in!
Hello Evelyn, I am so happy to have found your very first refashioning video. You have such good taste, I am in awe at the amazing things you can do. Thank you for sharing.
I have 46 1920's dresses to make for an amateur show and didn't really relish the thought. However, after watching your tutorial I am inspired. Thank you for saving my sanity !!!
Stitchwitch Linda
46!!!!! Luke that is crazy pants!!! well, I am glad I have given you a little inspiration to make the job a little easier! Good luck!
How did the dresses and the show go?
I love your energy in this video! Thank you so much for your kind sharing! 🥰
I once found a 70s wedding dress in a charity shop and turned it into a Georgian gown for the village 18th century street fair, won best dressed lady. It’s was so fun and you have inspired me to try a few more different era’s.
Wow! I love the final result. Just beautiful!
I just adore your style and confidence!
I love your refashions! Pretty dress!
Just found your channel - excited to binge!
Thanks for binge-watching Bonnie! x
Hi Evelyn, would love for you to make a video of your closet/home. I'm sure they are both beautiful!!!!
This is simply amazing! You turned a frumpy shift into the most gorgeous 20's dress. I am in love! 😍
Thanks for watching Audra! I have to do another one soon!
Beautiful. You are very talented. It was a joy watching . Thank you.
I have commented on this before but repetition is always good. You have the most beautiful figure and skin! Every thing you make looks lovely on you. I am always surprised by the designs you come up with. Keep it up, I am always in the need of inspiration.
Yay a vintage lady from Australia!!! Onya mate :)
It's not exactly my style but i love watching your videos and your tutorials are very interesting !!!
Aww thank Michelle! I'm glad you liked seeing the process!
That's the advantage of different eras borrowing styles from older fashions - it makes it that much easier to turn them into the garments you actually want. That being said, it still takes a great eye to see potential in an otherwise unremarkable dress from the seventies! I absolutely loved the final result - that bow was the perfect finishing touch.
Thanks Katie! Yes, I was hunting around looking for some decorations, and saw this vintage bow I had left over, I knew it would be perfect!
Hello from Connecticut.You are absolutely delightful! I have seen all your videos and have loved them all. I love especially all the good sewing techniques you are teaching. I also love the fashions of the 20's, 30's and 40's, many of which I am selling in my Etsy shop because now I am a few sizes larger. Please keep refashioning thrift store finds, I am learning so much about what I should do to some of my less than wonderful purchases.
The sleeves you fashioned are perfect! Love your dress.😊
Omg, this is beautiful. 👗 I love refashioned clothes. I’m finally getting back to sewing after a move.
My grandmother remembers her mother making a dress pattern for her on newspaper without hardly measuring....it was the 1920's and it was such a sack as you said.
Wonderful job, love the fashions of yesteryear.
Thanks for watching! It is my everyday!
I love what you did to this dress. You are Fabulous. I love your videos.
+Laurie Taylor Thanks for watching!!
I just found this channel of yours and I prefer this style of fashion than the channels that reveals too much skin❣❣❣❣💓💓💖💖💗💕💕
Absolutely beautiful! I love the collar and bow. I always loved vintage fashion. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Linda! I thought it was a nice touch too! I'll have more vintage fashion for you soon!
Enjoyed your video, especially how you explained the thought process of the redesign. I would enjoy seeing a little more of the actual sewing of the garment. You're one talented lady! TFS.
Thanks so much Elaine! I like to share the thought process behind it, I think it gives it more detail!
You’re such a doll! Too lovely & adorable, thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us!!!
Fabulous video! You did a wonderful job converting the dress from 1980's to 1920's!!!
Thank Mish! As soon as I saw this one, with the beautiful print, I knew I could turn it into something great! xx
what a cute refashion! thanks for sharing!
You are talented and I just love tour style.
Thanks for watching!
Great refashion. Second favorite. I love your haul videos best. I enjoy your channel very much.
Your designer finished clothes are so pretty think I will name you CoCo Wood
I love that!! x
Lovely!! And definitely inspirational!!
Great :) I really like the darting at the back, it really helped with flattering the figure but it still didnt make it look much out of place for 20s... i would probably prefer it without the bow for myself, but that is a simple detail. I love the fluttery sleeves :)
Thanks for watching! Yes, I didn't dart it too much, just enough to bring it in a little and make it a little more flattering for the modern eye! But still 1920's style!
Lovely! I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for watching Sarah!
Your videos are fun to watch even if I can't sew
Evelyn, too clever
Truely amazing! adorable. You are very talented and inspirational. Thank you.
Lisa Thankyou!! I am really glad that you liked it! xx
I’m really enjoying bing watching your channel! My daughter and I love buying from charity shops here in the UK so its great to see all these ideas for reshaping items
Your hands!!! So beautiful
Thank you so much Evelyn, that came out fantastically!!!!!! I really really love 💕 the end result. You are the queen 👸 of the make over. xxx Mags
I love how you did that!
Watched on tv. Lovely
You are so cute! I love your videos and chipper attitude. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and have my own love for sewing now. Thank you for sharing your craft :)
Thanks for watching and I'm sooooo happy to have inspired you into sewing! I cant wait to see what you create! x
It turned out so cute, I love the collar details!
Thankyou!! I love wearing this one!
Your nails are so pretty! I love your turban!
I love the music
Hi Evelyn! I loved the vídeo so much! You should make more vídeos about how you refashion your clothes! Just a tip: put the dress on before you refashion it, so we can see the before and after! Kisses from Portugal!
Hi, Helena! Thank you so much! Yes, I have more in the works as this is one of my favorite things to do! And thank you for the tip, I didn't realize that I didn't do this AFTER I finished changing it! Stay tuned for more!
Beautiful! It looks so pretty and comfy!
Lizzie it is indeed comfy! That is a specialty of the 1920's I think with such a loose fit! x
New subscriber to your channel....and learned so many sewing tips in this video! Thank you 💃🏻
So ADORABLE!!!
Would like to know how you tied the burgundy scarf on your head in this video? Great conversation!
thanks for watching! There was no set pattern in this, just start at the nape and pull the long ties to the top of my head, then tie in a kind of bow and push and pull bits until I liked the way it hangs!
Omg Evelyn. Your videos are just so inspiring 😍I took up a whole pile of clothes from the cellar that I wanted to sell on the next flea but now I will try to refashion them instead! 🤔🧐🤨🤓That’s so great. It will definitely not turn out as nice as your dresses but I am going to try. I love your videaos and you just make me smile. You look so sweet and beautiful and I love your humor. Everything is just like taken from a silent movie🎥 awww❤️❤️❤️
Aww thanks!! I'm so happy to hear your inspired to refashion to!! there is so much we can do with the 'trash' we already own or find in second-hand stores! It's is the best way to get really creative, as you can only use what you have in that garment! Good luck! xx
The dress is adorable nice work !! Your lovely in it.
Loved the video I think you did an awesome job, especially on the sleeves. I thought you were going to make it sleeveless when I first saw the dress! I love what you did with them!
You are an inspiration to me. Your sewing creations are impeccable. I love your videos. Very classy & talented lady. The transformation of the dress is outstanding. Keep up the good work.
This is awesome! I don't know if I have ever seen a video on how to turn an already retro clothing item into something even more vintage all the way to the twenties! How neat :)
Thaks Hannah! Yes I feel the older they are to start with, the older they tend to look! I'm really glad you liked it! I'll hopefully get another one done this week or next!
Love the look! Amazing tutorial!!! Wonderful 👏👏👏
Beautiful dress.
It looks fabulous!! 🌟
It's gorgeous
Hello Evelyn! I absolutely LOVE your videos! Your voice is so soothing and not exaggerated or forced like some, you keep it interesting and fresh throughout, you have great stage presence, you choose music to suit the outfits and honestly the whole show is just delightful. My mother always did these kinds of transformations when I was a child and consequently I too would dream up outfits ( in my head) that I would transform into something new from clothes of people sitting in front of me on the bus. I took a lot of buses so I had lots of time to let my imagination run wild!! I am looking forward to watching ALL of your videos. Unfortunately all our thrift stores are closed right now due to the Pandemic . I am going to raid all of my friends closets!
Great video! And you look totally fab!
I love it!! You look so authentic!!!
Thanks for watching!
I loved your style, your look!!!
Awww thanks so much! Its the red nails! xx
Wow, great re make
Oh my! The bow just *makes* the dress all come together! New subscriber here, by the way, and very inspired to get sewing again!
Andee thanks so much! I'm really glad this has made you get inspired to get back into sewing! I hope you create something fabulous for yourself!
I just love this and your channel. All the best from Denmark 😊
Aww thanks Susan S!
'Cause it's gorgeous...
I was unimpressed with the dress on the mannequin but when she put it on it was such a perfect 20s look, surprised at the difference. I think it's due to the fall and movement of the dress, stationary 20s dresses just dont look the same as flowing ones
Gorgeous
I love your style 🌹
Wow nicely done! Gives me ideas
Perfect
Oh, I love this!
Lovely tutorial! Very in depth!
Bow Vree Thank you! I want sure if it was going to be too long, and if anyone was interested in the actual process! I'm glad you liked it!
It looks AMAZING! So hard to believe that it wasn't 20s vintage.
Question. What things do you specifically look for when thrifting?
Wow it looks chic
you are so talented!! I'm loving your videos and channel! 😇
Thanks so much for watching Tamila! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying them!
Clever you...gorgeous result.
Thanks, Julie! I'm glad you liked the transformation!
Will you look at that!! A new video! Thank you so much for this tutorial!
You were quick to spot this one! It is a long on, but I hope you like it!
Evelyn Wood, long is good! Well, you did post about it on instagram! I loved the video keep up your hard work!
I am totally impressed! At first, I thought what a plain dress but after seeing it done, it's lovely! Thanks for this awesome video. I just recently found you & your videos are delightful! I love everything vintage. I myself, am vintage. LOL
Thankyou! Yes, it wasn't a major refashion, but I just love wearing this one now!
Adorable!
Amazing work as always.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful love it
Thank you really helpful tips on pins. Where do I buy quality pins from ?
So inspiring
Thanks for watching Eva!
You look ready to go to the community dance!
Just discovered your channel like what I've seen so far. Can you please do a skin care and makeup video? 💋💄
Hi Rebecca! Thanks for watching! I'm sure that these things are videos that I will do in the future though sorry. I'm much more about the sewing and fashion! xx