I finally got a chance to review my Ultimate Shift Dress. I hope you enjoy!! Here is the link to the video! Have a great weekend! xo Deb sewoverit.co.uk...
HI I had the same problem with the tightness of the sleeve. I had contacted Sew Over It to find out if anyone else had had the same problem, was told no. So really pleased to know that I am not the only one, will try your solution. So thank you
Margaret Turner Yes...I would say based on all the feedback I've been getting from this vlog it seems to be a common issue not only with this pattern but a few others they have also. Having said that, I love the sleeve/armscye draft cause it goes together so nicely. I just need to be aware of any future patterns I buy from SOI cause I think the sleeve tightness will always be an issue for me. Thanks for your comment!!!
First time watching your channel and I loved it! Love, love, loved your review of the shift dress. I am a MASSIVE Sew Over It fan. Have a few of their patterns and I do agree, the sleeve fittings (as when sewing the sleeve to the bodice) are a dream! I have made the Eve wrap dress with flutter sleeves and oh my goodness, it is gorgeous. Love the fabric you chose for your shift dress, and the one for your daughter is dreamy. Thank you for spending the time to review patterns. It was great fun and very useful to watch your review, I will be buying this pattern asap and will be watching out for the armscye fitting ;-) Keep those reviews coming! Carolina, from France x
I just discovered "Sew Over It" and am charmed. Saw your review and so thankful!!! I am especially glad you discussed the adjustments for the sleeves; I can't stand tight sleeves, especially when it rubs under my armpit. I will be doing this project!
I really enjoy your videos. I am a very new garment sewer. I have been doing other sewing for years. I find your vlogs so interesting and helpful. Thanks for all your hard work!
I'm so pleased I found you because I share your measurements! I have an eternal dilemma whether to go with my high bust which I know will suit my shoulders ,or full which I know I'll need when cutting out a pattern so thank you for all the info! Lovely dress
So happy to find this review and your solution! I made the sleeveless version of this dress and it's so tight under the arm also. I have read that people with narrow backs/shoulders don't have this issue. I have a small bust but the fit is good everywhere except the armscye like yours. Great to know this adjustment works as I wasn't too confident about hacking into the arm (I made my dress in Liberty so really need to rescue it!). I was hoping this would be a go-to pattern for work dresses and was so fustrated with it. I have coem across a few other people with this issue but no-one seemed to solve it. Thank you! Your dresses look lovely.
+ thank you so much for your kind comments. Yes the armhole issue is very frustrating and I'm finding out that a lot of people have had this issue with SOI patterns in general. But I do love the way their patterns are drafted so I do plan to continue to sew with them. It's nice to have a solution to the problem! sewloulou loop
Hi Deborah - I just found you today and think your vlogs are fab. I am now watching the rest of them as I cut out my next project...the Sew Over It Ella blouse. Like you I love to sew and have been doing so for many years. After a bit of a break I am once more enthused and loving it more than ever. LOVE the dress you are wearing! Px
The dress looks great. I will have to purchase this one. I love the ideas and possibilities that you have given me to make different modifications and variations of this dress,
Excellent review. I'm 4'10" very slightly smaller shape, I too have a shorter torso so your info on armhole is well received. I seriously need a dress like that is easy to dress up or down. Your other two makes are beautiful too, the fabrics are perfect for us petite people - we're not swamped!
I ❤️ your review. I'm similar in size, though a little taller, and don't have the bust issue. I often do an alteration under arms as I don't like that tight, restricted feeling. Thanks again, and I really appreciate you telling your body measurements, as it allows me to work out fit issues in my own sewing.
+ thank you so much for your comment. I too appreciate when the reviewer supplies their measurements as well as the size they cut and why. I just find that very helpful. I appreciate your feedback Jenni Alfabetico
Hi! Really enjoyed your review of the SOI shift dress. I made the same version last year and had the same issues with the tightness under the arm. The sleeves were rather tight on me as well and felt so despondent with the whole pattern I decided I would never make it again 😟 but your alterations to the pattern have made me decide to give it another go. I've learnt such a lot in a year of dressmaking that I can make the right adjustments for a better fit, so thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Your hemline is perfect, show off your legs because you can!!
+Liz Cole - The adjustment really worked well for me and ended up having to do the same adjustment for my daughter and also a girlfriend who I helped make the dress. In all three instances it worked out brilliantly. So I definitely think you should give it another go! Let me know if you do and how it turned out :-)
just discovered your channel xx love the shift dress getting back into sewing after 15 year break. Looking forward to going back and watching your other videos :) Thanks so much for all the helpful information
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have many youtube reviews. My life got busy and I decided I couldn't carry on with the youtube thing. But thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate it :-) Deb
Omg you look wonderful! 46?! Always feel comfortable in your skin and not what any mag or critics! I am 55 and I dress the way I want and the hem line is whatever I choose. I love the dress! The colors are beautiful! Thank you for your video it's awesome!
+Sunny A Segura -Aww thank you!! I love your attitude!! Sometimes I wish I wasn't so conservative!! I did make several with a short hen and like then a lot!!
That's THE BEST review I ever saw! I have similar body shape and information about different problems and solution for them is priceless. Thank You very, very much! :)
Just found your channel, great review. I made this last year it's a good shape for people who are shorter (I'm 5ft) also have a full bust. I made mine in a fine lawn but will do another in a crepe. Coming to Canada in the summer so excited, hope to get yarn or fabric as souvenirs.😊
I'm sewing at the moment and have caught up on all of your videos. I love them all, you have a fantastic studio. I will be watching all of your videos from now on.
Thank you so much for the review! Your comments and information of what changes you made to the pattern was really useful. Incidentally, I've made Sew Over It's Susie blouse and I had the same problem with tightness in the lower arm hole area so I suspect it may be a common issue with their patterns.
+Jan Siw - yes… I can't believe how much feedback I've gotten from others who have sewn with so over it patterns and many people seem to have the same issue. I found grading up the seams just in the arm and sleeve to work very well for me. The Susie blouses on my to sew list!!
I really find the information and details you give are great. I am new to dressmaking and find the information really helpful. thank you. can't wait for your next vlog.
Hi Deb, thanks for the great review, I'm currently making this for my daughter and am doing a muslin. I'm actually having trouble setting in the sleeve, maybe your adjustment made it a little easier to sew in. I might make the change now. Loved this review
Happy Belated Birthday!!! thanks for all the info it is super useful! you can always leave your measurements in the description if you want to save time. your makes are lovely!
Thank you so much. I have ordered this pattern but have not made it yet! Very helpful and my measurements at the same. I am sure I will have to make a sleeve adjustment as well . Best wishes, Sarah
Hi Deb, I never heard how to increase the sleeve as you showed. It always seems to be my challenge! I will try the dress and increase the sleeve as you mentioned. Thanks again.
This is one of my favourite patterns too :) I found overall the pattern ran a little small on me - so I made it up in a light weight interlock knit which wasn't really stretchy but did allow for more ease and it fits perfectly and I wear it all the time.
Hi Deb! I just found your channel and I'm so excited that I've found it. I'm a new sewist (about a 1 1/2 years - not counting high school sewing lol) and I'm really enjoying sewing and watching sewing vlogs, I'm in Pittsburgh, PA. It's nice to find a US based sewing vloger. I've found a few others (Inside the Hem, Melly Sews, Made Everyday) but most of my favorite vlogers are in the UK (Sew Over It, Sewn, InsideNumber23, Gabberdashery, Hollie Dolly, and EVIE la LUVE to name a few). You're review was lovely, I haven't made this one yet. I've made SOI Silk Cami, (a good beginner pattern). I'm on my second Betty Dress and my next make is SOI Eve dress. I have quite a few makes in my queue, a pair of underwear from EVIE la LUVE and a jacket from Vogue #7975. Your fabric for your shift dress is lovely! I haven't really found a good place to purchase fabric in the US. Joann's is nice, but I think they are a bit disorganized. I am going to copy (I hope you don't mind) your fabric card, I'm going to add where I bought it from. Where do you get your fabric? Could be a good vlog, if you haven't already done one on that subject. I am going to go back and watch your other videos. Sorry, I didn't mean to write a book here. Happy Sewing!
Well, I'm watching your first vlog and I think you're in Canada? I also watch SewVeryEasy's vlog and she is also Canadian based. Which is still closer than the UK, so that's great, but I don't think I'll find the same fabric stores. Happy Sewing!
+Debbie Chittick yes I'm in Canada. I buy most of my fabric from Fabricland locally but also order on Fabric.com which is in the US :-). Happy sewing!!!
Your video popped up in my list of recommendations. Glad I came across your channel, your dresses are very pretty and great review, I just subscribed. Sew Over It is on my list to purchase. I have to create my swatch book, I've been meaning to do that for a long time now - LOL! OMG $180 for a dress...that's why I LOVE making my own clothes. Happy Belated Birthday, hope you had a great day!
Great review! Thank you! I wish I had discovered your video before having sewn two "Ultimate Shift dresses", because I have the same issue with tight armholes. I also feel the fabric pulling in the back area when I bring my arms forward and the sleeves are tight, although the cap feels right. Otherwise, it's a very easy and quick sewing project and I will definitely make more Ultimate Shift Dresses, after following your advice about grading up in the specific area.
+Tina Papaspirou -The tight back is another issue I've noticed with this pattern. You should Google a broad back adjustment. I've done broad back adjustments on two of these dresses for two other people I've made them for and it worked brilliantly. Good luck!!
I love the fabrics you chose for your shift dresses, especially the white with blue! I'm 5'2 also but small chested, and my legs are longer also! Great video
Hi we arrive in Calgary pick up car stay at Lake Moraine then go to Jasper the on to Campbell River Knight Inlet and Vancouver two weeks trip in total, so excited to be coming to Canada for the first time. The scenery looks amazing.😊☀
Oh my gosh that sounds amazing!!! Lake moraine is one of my favourite places in the whole wide world!! I hope you have an amazing trip to Canada and I would love to hear all about it once you get back!. +Helena Wagstaff
I wanted one more go with the ultimate shift dress pattern before I gave up due to bad fit of previous attempts ! I was so inspired by your vlog that I drafted up a dress using your sleeve alterations. In my haste to sew up a muslin, I cut the back on the fold and forgot to cut in half. This added the seam allowance (3cm) into the back width as I made it up without back seam or split. The fit was the great ! Thank you so much. I have enjoyed catching up on your past vlogs and look forward to watching many more.
+Marika Jones -fantastic!! I'm so glad the fix for the armholes worked for you! I know what it's like to rush through a project and realize you've made an error but it sounds like you were able to figure out a quick fix. Bravo you!
I have always wanted to make this dress, so I was really pleased to find your review. I am also 5'2" and I thought I was to short to wear it. So I have order the pattern and really excited to make it. Yours I have to say looks lovely, thank you for a great review.
The Sewcial Butterfly Sewing Channel I don't know if you've visited my channel but if you like Sew Over It you should as I am obsessed with them so most of my Makes are from their patterns 😘😘
+omg so funny!! I just checked and I watch your channel all the time! I'm not even sure why I wasn't already subscribed to your channel cause I'm always tuning in!! Yay!! Now I am!!! I Sew A Lot
Yes you should!! Just be warned that the sleeve draft is tight but if you size up in the armscye and sleeve cap you should be ok. Thanks for your comment!!
oh I wish I was! I live in Maine. Pretty far away!! I'm currently sitting down, right now, during nap time, to sew up some raglans for my two older boys. I wish I could take lessons from you! :)
Great review Thankyou for this. I am making the Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse and have the same problem with the sleeve/arm hole being tight I scaled out the armhole bt not the sleeve so will do that next time. I thought I just had fat arms lol. I did make a toile of the Shift dress and my sleeves didn't fit at all took me 3 days to realise I had cut out the back and front of the sleeveless version ! I am going to give it another go :)
+i'm glad it's not just me having trouble with the arm. It sounds like quite a few people might be. Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I really appreciate it
Great review. Where are you in Canada? I am in Grand Bend Ontario. I had already decided this is a pattern I need to buy next. After seeing your review I have to have it now. Great tip for index cards. I am in the middle of making the Cocoon dress from Sew Now magazine. Ponte from Fabricland, Christmas gift from DIL. I am 5.31/2 short waisted short legs. When I buy RTW there is too much fabric above my bust to shoulder. Thank you Val.
I was interested in your review. Strangely I found the sleeve didn't go in well at all🤔Other than that I've made it twice but have redrafted a sleeve to fit better and I gave an extra 5/8 in the back seam. On a Sewoverit course the teacher said it's very narrow at the shoulders. Having said that I love the pattern and plan to make it in Viscose/ rayon or crepe.🤗
Hi and hello from the U.K. Great video and review I’ve just clicked the sub button and happy to do so 😀. You are similar size and shape to me so really glad I found you this evening.
Will you be using this same pattern to make longer dress that can be enjoy with winter boots. Since now it's early Fall. I love you dresses, I am a short person, so this pattern is just right for me since it fits over my knees.
I live in the US and am having a hard time getting a hard copy of this. I've printed patterns before and there seems to be too many pieces to try to put together. Where did you get your pattern?
Great video. I can so relate as I am "petite" with almost identical measurements...just 20 years older! Have the pattern but have delayed trying it as I have been having so much fun with the Heather dress from Sewoverit. Just got some "scuba" fabric for another Heather. Has anyone ever worked with scuba. Have any tips?
+I have not worked with scuba or the Heather dress but am intrigued by both!! Will download the Heather Dress as you are not the first to say how great it is!! Where did you get the scuba? Thanks for your feedback Suzanne Loring
Thank you for your review. I have had difficulty with the arms/armscye tightness also. And I also tried your method and it was not successful. (I am very thin so I knew that a biceps adjustment was not called for..) Have you tried the copen shift dress pattern (free) and if so how did it compare fit-wise with the USD? Thank you! Peace and Love From Cape Cod.
Love your dresses. I did make the dress and had the same issue in the arm area. I will try grading up to the next size as you did with my next dress. Do you think it would work with a jersey such as Ponte de Roma? What kind of elastic did you use? I had a problem with the hook and eye opening so I made a thread loop and button which I liked a lot. I would like to try the elastic the next time.
+Jo-Ann Bousquet - I think Ponte would be a great fabric to try this in. If you do it let me know how it turns out! I used 1/8 inch elastic for the neck closure.
HI I had the same problem with the tightness of the sleeve. I had contacted Sew Over It to find out if anyone else had had the same problem, was told no. So really pleased to know that I am not the only one, will try your solution. So thank you
Margaret Turner Yes...I would say based on all the feedback I've been getting from this vlog it seems to be a common issue not only with this pattern but a few others they have also. Having said that, I love the sleeve/armscye draft cause it goes together so nicely. I just need to be aware of any future patterns I buy from SOI cause I think the sleeve tightness will always be an issue for me. Thanks for your comment!!!
I have watched a few also and all have problems with under arm , love your material choice 😀👍
Lovely shift dress and fantastic review - I appreciated how thorough you were as I am thinking about getting this pattern 😊
You answered every question I needed answered, wow thank you! 😊 great video
Love it ! AND 3/4 sleeves are the best for me for some reason. Jackie O it reminds me of
First time watching your channel and I loved it! Love, love, loved your review of the shift dress. I am a MASSIVE Sew Over It fan. Have a few of their patterns and I do agree, the sleeve fittings (as when sewing the sleeve to the bodice) are a dream! I have made the Eve wrap dress with flutter sleeves and oh my goodness, it is gorgeous.
Love the fabric you chose for your shift dress, and the one for your daughter is dreamy.
Thank you for spending the time to review patterns. It was great fun and very useful to watch your review, I will be buying this pattern asap and will be watching out for the armscye fitting ;-)
Keep those reviews coming!
Carolina, from France x
I just discovered "Sew Over It" and am charmed. Saw your review and so thankful!!! I am especially glad you discussed the adjustments for the sleeves; I can't stand tight sleeves, especially when it rubs under my armpit. I will be doing this project!
I really enjoy your videos. I am a very new garment sewer. I have been doing other sewing for years. I find your vlogs so interesting and helpful. Thanks for all your hard work!
+Lynette Daniels - oh thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I appreciate that and your kind comments!
Love your versions of the Ultimate Shift dress, I love your fabric choices. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
I'm so pleased I found you because I share your measurements! I have an eternal dilemma whether to go with my high bust which I know will suit my shoulders ,or full which I know I'll need when cutting out a pattern so thank you for all the info! Lovely dress
So happy to find this review and your solution! I made the sleeveless version of this dress and it's so tight under the arm also. I have read that people with narrow backs/shoulders don't have this issue. I have a small bust but the fit is good everywhere except the armscye like yours. Great to know this adjustment works as I wasn't too confident about hacking into the arm (I made my dress in Liberty so really need to rescue it!). I was hoping this would be a go-to pattern for work dresses and was so fustrated with it. I have coem across a few other people with this issue but no-one seemed to solve it. Thank you! Your dresses look lovely.
+ thank you so much for your kind comments. Yes the armhole issue is very frustrating and I'm finding out that a lot of people have had this issue with SOI patterns in general. But I do love the way their patterns are drafted so I do plan to continue to sew with them. It's nice to have a solution to the problem! sewloulou loop
Hi Deborah - I just found you today and think your vlogs are fab. I am now watching the rest of them as I cut out my next project...the Sew Over It Ella blouse. Like you I love to sew and have been doing so for many years. After a bit of a break I am once more enthused and loving it more than ever. LOVE the dress you are wearing! Px
The dress looks great. I will have to purchase this one. I love the ideas and possibilities that you have given me to make different modifications and variations of this dress,
Excellent review. I'm 4'10" very slightly smaller shape, I too have a shorter torso so your info on armhole is well received. I seriously need a dress like that is easy to dress up or down. Your other two makes are beautiful too, the fabrics are perfect for us petite people - we're not swamped!
I ❤️ your review. I'm similar in size, though a little taller, and don't have the bust issue. I often do an alteration under arms as I don't like that tight, restricted feeling. Thanks again, and I really appreciate you telling your body measurements, as it allows me to work out fit issues in my own sewing.
+ thank you so much for your comment. I too appreciate when the reviewer supplies their measurements as well as the size they cut and why. I just find that very helpful. I appreciate your feedback Jenni Alfabetico
Hi! Really enjoyed your review of the SOI shift dress. I made the same version last year and had the same issues with the tightness under the arm. The sleeves were rather tight on me as well and felt so despondent with the whole pattern I decided I would never make it again 😟 but your alterations to the pattern have made me decide to give it another go. I've learnt such a lot in a year of dressmaking that I can make the right adjustments for a better fit, so thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Your hemline is perfect, show off your legs because you can!!
+Liz Cole - The adjustment really worked well for me and ended up having to do the same adjustment for my daughter and also a girlfriend who I helped make the dress. In all three instances it worked out brilliantly. So I definitely think you should give it another go! Let me know if you do and how it turned out :-)
just discovered your channel xx love the shift dress getting back into sewing after 15 year break. Looking forward to going back and watching your other videos :) Thanks so much for all the helpful information
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have many youtube reviews. My life got busy and I decided I couldn't carry on with the youtube thing. But thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate it :-) Deb
Omg you look wonderful! 46?! Always feel comfortable in your skin and not what any mag or critics! I am 55 and I dress the way I want and the hem line is whatever I choose. I love the dress! The colors are beautiful! Thank you for your video it's awesome!
+Sunny A Segura -Aww thank you!! I love your attitude!! Sometimes I wish I wasn't so conservative!! I did make several with a short hen and like then a lot!!
That's THE BEST review I ever saw! I have similar body shape and information about different problems and solution for them is priceless. Thank You very, very much! :)
I Love that dress. It looks so much better than it looks on the pattern. I must get the pattern. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Just found your channel, great review. I made this last year it's a good shape for people who are shorter (I'm 5ft) also have a full bust. I made mine in a fine lawn but will do another in a crepe. Coming to Canada in the summer so excited, hope to get yarn or fabric as souvenirs.😊
Helena Wagstaff - Yay!! I hope you love your trip to Canada!! Where are you visiting?
What an excellent review it is so helpful the way you explain your sizeing and adjustments thankyou
Love these dresses. I will have to give them a try sometime soon. Also, I love your hair! It's so smooth and beautiful!
thank you for mentioning your sizes and what you're working with. I am a new listener and i love this review. thank you again
I'm sewing at the moment and have caught up on all of your videos. I love them all, you have a fantastic studio. I will be watching all of your videos from now on.
Thank you so much for the review! Your comments and information of what changes you made to the pattern was really useful. Incidentally, I've made Sew Over It's Susie blouse and I had the same problem with tightness in the lower arm hole area so I suspect it may be a common issue with their patterns.
+Jan Siw - yes… I can't believe how much feedback I've gotten from others who have sewn with so over it patterns and many people seem to have the same issue. I found grading up the seams just in the arm and sleeve to work very well for me. The Susie blouses on my to sew list!!
I really find the information and details you give are great. I am new to dressmaking and find the information really helpful. thank you. can't wait for your next vlog.
Thanks for the showing how you did the grading. I know I’ll want to do the same for this pattern. Great review.
Hi Deb, thanks for the great review, I'm currently making this for my daughter and am doing a muslin. I'm actually having trouble setting in the sleeve, maybe your adjustment made it a little easier to sew in. I might make the change now. Loved this review
I really like your fabric choices, very cute dress. Shift dresses are classics!
+thank you so much for your kind comment :-) Cynthia Willis
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
thanks for all the info it is super useful!
you can always leave your measurements in the description if you want to save time.
your makes are lovely!
Thank you so much for your review. I love your practical points and the fabrics you have chosen. Our styles are very similar..x
Hi just found you. I'm 5ft 1" and big busted and new to sewing so thank you for all the advice. I will be watching more of your vlogs.
Thank you so much. I have ordered this pattern but have not made it yet! Very helpful and my measurements at the same. I am sure I will have to make a sleeve adjustment as well . Best wishes, Sarah
Hi Deb, I never heard how to increase the sleeve as you showed. It always seems to be my challenge! I will try the dress and increase the sleeve as you mentioned. Thanks again.
+kimbee1022 I hope this works for you!!
This is one of my favourite patterns too :) I found overall the pattern ran a little small on me - so I made it up in a light weight interlock knit which wasn't really stretchy but did allow for more ease and it fits perfectly and I wear it all the time.
Hi Deb! I just found your channel and I'm so excited that I've found it. I'm a new sewist (about a 1 1/2 years - not counting high school sewing lol) and I'm really enjoying sewing and watching sewing vlogs, I'm in Pittsburgh, PA. It's nice to find a US based sewing vloger. I've found a few others (Inside the Hem, Melly Sews, Made Everyday) but most of my favorite vlogers are in the UK (Sew Over It, Sewn, InsideNumber23, Gabberdashery, Hollie Dolly, and EVIE la LUVE to name a few).
You're review was lovely, I haven't made this one yet. I've made SOI Silk Cami, (a good beginner pattern). I'm on my second Betty Dress and my next make is SOI Eve dress. I have quite a few makes in my queue, a pair of underwear from EVIE la LUVE and a jacket from Vogue #7975.
Your fabric for your shift dress is lovely! I haven't really found a good place to purchase fabric in the US. Joann's is nice, but I think they are a bit disorganized. I am going to copy (I hope you don't mind) your fabric card, I'm going to add where I bought it from. Where do you get your fabric? Could be a good vlog, if you haven't already done one on that subject. I am going to go back and watch your other videos. Sorry, I didn't mean to write a book here. Happy Sewing!
Well, I'm watching your first vlog and I think you're in Canada? I also watch SewVeryEasy's vlog and she is also Canadian based. Which is still closer than the UK, so that's great, but I don't think I'll find the same fabric stores. Happy Sewing!
+Debbie Chittick yes I'm in Canada. I buy most of my fabric from Fabricland locally but also order on Fabric.com which is in the US :-). Happy sewing!!!
Happy birthday...a little more than a year later. Hope you enjoyed it. And the dress looks great on you.
Your video popped up in my list of recommendations. Glad I came across your channel, your dresses are very pretty and great review, I just subscribed. Sew Over It is on my list to purchase. I have to create my swatch book, I've been meaning to do that for a long time now - LOL! OMG $180 for a dress...that's why I LOVE making my own clothes. Happy Belated Birthday, hope you had a great day!
Hello, I was looking for inspiration to sew this dress and I found your channel. Really nice dresses and lovely video.
what a great channel - love your review of SOI ultimate shift dress!
Thank you the helpful review Deb. Some great tips. You look fantastic! Gabrielle
+aww thank you so much. Cloth and the Machine
looks very good. love these kinds of dresses. I will make one as well soon. oh, and love your hair.
Love the review! I’m large busted and petite! It’s hard to get a shift dress that doesn’t look like a tent :)). I’m subscribing!!
I wear my shift dresses with skinny jeans. Nice video :)
wow very pretty shift dresses ,I have to make at least one ! Awesome video
+nata Re - thank you so much for your kind comment!!
Enjoyed this vlog . Great idea with the reference cards. Thanks for sharing . 😘
+Dianne Ross - glad you found it useful!
What a great dress! May I ask where you purchased the fabric? Thank you!
Love your dress! I want to make a couple of them. Very feminine & comfortable looking.
Great review! Thank you! I wish I had discovered your video before having sewn two "Ultimate Shift dresses", because I have the same issue with tight armholes. I also feel the fabric pulling in the back area when I bring my arms forward and the sleeves are tight, although the cap feels right. Otherwise, it's a very easy and quick sewing project and I will definitely make more Ultimate Shift Dresses, after following your advice about grading up in the specific area.
+Tina Papaspirou -The tight back is another issue I've noticed with this pattern. You should Google a broad back adjustment. I've done broad back adjustments on two of these dresses for two other people I've made them for and it worked brilliantly. Good luck!!
Thank you very much for your suggestions!!! Sorry for the late reply!
Hi! Just found your channel. Great dress! I am in yyc too. Love Sew Over It.
I love the fabrics you chose for your shift dresses, especially the white with blue!
I'm 5'2 also but small chested, and my legs are longer also!
Great video
+Brenda Shoemaker -thank you so much for your feedback. Yes the blue and white fabric is so pretty isn't it. I kind of regret not buy more.:-)
wonderful review i am also about the same size (short wasted ) i love sew over it also . thank you again great info watching from ontaario
Love your dress, the fabric is lovely. x
+Jackie F - thank you!! I appreciate your feedback :-)
What bust adjustment did you do? Hooray for pockets
Hi we arrive in Calgary pick up car stay at Lake Moraine then go to Jasper the on to Campbell River Knight Inlet and Vancouver two weeks trip in total, so excited to be coming to Canada for the first time. The scenery looks amazing.😊☀
Oh my gosh that sounds amazing!!! Lake moraine is one of my favourite places in the whole wide world!! I hope you have an amazing trip to Canada and I would love to hear all about it once you get back!. +Helena Wagstaff
I wanted one more go with the ultimate shift dress pattern before I gave up due to bad fit of previous attempts ! I was so inspired by your vlog that I drafted up a dress using your sleeve alterations. In my haste to sew up a muslin, I cut the back on the fold and forgot to cut in half. This added the seam allowance (3cm) into the back width as I made it up without back seam or split. The fit was the great ! Thank you so much. I have enjoyed catching up on your past vlogs and look forward to watching many more.
+Marika Jones -fantastic!! I'm so glad the fix for the armholes worked for you! I know what it's like to rush through a project and realize you've made an error but it sounds like you were able to figure out a quick fix. Bravo you!
I love shift dresses. Yo7 look fabulous in this one. I want to make a few
I have always wanted to make this dress, so I was really pleased to find your review. I am also 5'2" and I thought I was to short to wear it. So I have order the pattern and really excited to make it. Yours I have to say looks lovely, thank you for a great review.
I have just found your channel and I love it!!! Beautiful shift dresses xxx
+welcome!! I've been busy preparing my 2 daughters to move out (to university) but I will be back soon with more reviews! I Sew A Lot
The Sewcial Butterfly Sewing Channel I don't know if you've visited my channel but if you like Sew Over It you should as I am obsessed with them so most of my Makes are from their patterns 😘😘
+omg so funny!! I just checked and I watch your channel all the time! I'm not even sure why I wasn't already subscribed to your channel cause I'm always tuning in!! Yay!! Now I am!!! I Sew A Lot
The Sewcial Butterfly Sewing Channel 😂😂😂😘😘
Omg im doing the ultimate shift dress for my honeymoon in Singapore (plus hopefully will hack some blouses along the way) wish me luck!
Any tip for sleeve adjustment for large upper arms?
Love your dress! I think I might have to invest in this pattern.
Yes you should!! Just be warned that the sleeve draft is tight but if you size up in the armscye and sleeve cap you should be ok. Thanks for your comment!!
Where can I buy the pattern.
Love your reviews. Just hoping there'll be more
I love your videos! Wish I could take lessons from you!
+Mary Pinheiro - are you in the Calgary area? My private lesson roster has a bit of space that has opened up :-)
oh I wish I was! I live in Maine. Pretty far away!! I'm currently sitting down, right now, during nap time, to sew up some raglans for my two older boys. I wish I could take lessons from you! :)
Mary Pinheiro what are raglans
This review is super helpful. Thank you! ☺️
I watched all of your vlogs, and I look forward to more. I can't get over the fact that you look similar to Jennifer Aniston
Great review Thankyou for this. I am making the Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse and have the same problem with the sleeve/arm hole being tight I scaled out the armhole bt not the sleeve so will do that next time. I thought I just had fat arms lol. I did make a toile of the Shift dress and my sleeves didn't fit at all took me 3 days to realise I had cut out the back and front of the sleeveless version ! I am going to give it another go :)
+i'm glad it's not just me having trouble with the arm. It sounds like quite a few people might be. Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I really appreciate it
Great review. Where are you in Canada? I am in Grand Bend Ontario. I had already decided this is a pattern I need to buy next. After seeing your review I have to have it now. Great tip for index cards. I am in the middle of making the Cocoon dress from Sew Now magazine. Ponte from Fabricland, Christmas gift from DIL. I am 5.31/2 short waisted short legs. When I buy RTW there is too much fabric above my bust to shoulder. Thank you Val.
Your dress is adorable and fits you beautifully !! You can’t go wrong with a shift dress. Did you use interfacing?
I used a very light interfacing to give some structure to the facing without making the fluidity of the fabric to stiff.
The instructions don’t mention anything about interfacing. I have this dress cut out and ready to sew. Thank you for the quick reply.
I was interested in your review. Strangely I found the sleeve didn't go in well at all🤔Other than that I've made it twice but have redrafted a sleeve to fit better and I gave an extra 5/8 in the back seam. On a Sewoverit course the teacher said it's very narrow at the shoulders. Having said that I love the pattern and plan to make it in Viscose/ rayon or crepe.🤗
Ruth Lanwarne mp
Cute dress
Hi and hello from the U.K. Great video and review I’ve just clicked the sub button and happy to do so 😀. You are similar size and shape to me so really glad I found you this evening.
Great idea of the information in the card thank you
Will you be using this same pattern to make longer dress that can be enjoy with winter boots. Since now it's early Fall. I love you dresses, I am a short person, so this pattern is just right for me since it fits over my knees.
Love your video. Just got the pattern so this will really help. Where did you find the rayon??? Beautiful!
Quiet moments????? lol war are those. Great videos. You give some much information. Thank you!
+DeAnn McDonald - thank you for watching !!
Could you link the pattern in the information bar
I live in the US and am having a hard time getting a hard copy of this. I've printed patterns before and there seems to be too many pieces to try to put together. Where did you get your pattern?
I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your opinion, they are very helpful :)
+I'm so happy you find them helpful!! Thank you for your feedback :-). Deb
Very helpful review, thank you.
thank you making this video. I bought the pattern thanks to your review
Great video. I can so relate as I am "petite" with almost identical measurements...just 20 years older! Have the pattern but have delayed trying it as I have been having so much fun with the Heather dress from Sewoverit. Just got some "scuba" fabric for another Heather. Has anyone ever worked with scuba. Have any tips?
+I have not worked with scuba or the Heather dress but am intrigued by both!! Will download the Heather Dress as you are not the first to say how great it is!! Where did you get the scuba? Thanks for your feedback Suzanne Loring
Thank you for your review. I have had difficulty with the arms/armscye tightness also. And I also tried your method and it was not successful. (I am very thin so I knew that a biceps adjustment was not called for..) Have you tried the copen shift dress pattern (free) and if so how did it compare fit-wise with the USD? Thank you! Peace and Love From Cape Cod.
46!?!?!!! You don’t look it!!!! You are gorgeous. And the dress is lovely too ^_^
Could it be made longer, below the knee. I am not young enough to wear short dresses
Thanks for the warning but I have quite skinny arms so would that still be the case?
Love your dresses. I did make the dress and had the same issue in the arm area.
I will try grading up to the next size as you did with my next dress. Do you think it would work with a jersey such as Ponte de Roma?
What kind of elastic did you use? I had a problem with the hook and eye opening so I made a thread loop and button which I liked a lot.
I would like to try the elastic the next time.
+Jo-Ann Bousquet - I think Ponte would be a great fabric to try this in. If you do it let me know how it turns out! I used 1/8 inch elastic for the neck closure.
Hey, Deb! Where have you been? Hope you are ok. You are missed :-( I always look forward to your next sewing makes video. Come back soon please :-)
Love the dresses. Do you line them?
How is this shift when seated. I find some get very tight around the hips and derrière
very informative... thanks
Oh congratulations for your birthday wishes
Where did you go?
I found that too with the armholes
Really cute fit. ~ L
Fits you very well
how do you make a bust adjustment on this pattern?
Can it be done with silk
Hi, from Lincolnshire, UK.