Jess, after catching up on your videos I have finally subscribed, as I don’t want to miss your videos. I echo missfilemom’s sentiments. I have tried indie patterns and I find many of them with horrible instructions. Your honest, blunt comments are to be commended, as I have found many you tubers praise and praise patterns which turn out to be a nightmare, so kudos to you.
I just ordered this pattern yesterday and I’m very happy to find you! I love the boho vibe of this dress, it’s similar to one I wore in high school in the 70’s that has gone down in my history of dresses as my favorite dress of all times! I’ve heard this waist runs small on this pattern. Your demo here and explanations are very clear, you’ve given us some “head’s up” warnings with this pattern and I appreciate that. I once sewed most of my clothes but children and work edged sewing out of my life. I’m picking it back up again but I’m rusty. You’re very encouraging. Thank you!
Hi Jess, beautiful dress definately going to be making this for the summer. There is a youtube tutorial by Sewing Therapy for the elodie. Thought it might be useful to watch to see how she does the waist ties.xxx
Ya, belt confusing. Not sure I did it right. But it will work. I also had more space on one end than the other like you did on facings. I may let the middle back seam out a bit. If I do again will not do a full 5/8 seam.
So! With a circle skirt hem you fold it back on itself and then shrink the fabric with steam from your iron. There is a great tutorial in the DK sewing book and i can definitely film one at some point if its useful ☺️
I so agree with you that the instructions in Closet core are not the best. People need to be honest when pattern testing instead of just praising instructions that don’t make sense. It took me a year to figure out how to sew Kalle shirt. No comment.
Hi Jess, Isn't it double work, sewing then using your overlocker over everything g. Why not use as much if your overlocker to cut and sew first ? Why don't you sew the side seams with the searger ? I'm asking as I want yo buy an overlocker now.
About to make my elodie for son's graduation next week loved your sew along thank you ❤
Have fun at his graduation! And thank you so much for watching and hope you love your elodie! ❤️
Thanks, I spent ages figuring out the waist ties instructions. Loved this
Jess, after catching up on your videos I have finally subscribed, as I don’t want to miss your videos. I echo missfilemom’s sentiments. I have tried indie patterns and I find many of them with horrible instructions. Your honest, blunt comments are to be commended, as I have found many you tubers praise and praise patterns which turn out to be a nightmare, so kudos to you.
@Emiliano Aiden what is FLIXZONE. I haven’t heard this before.
Terry Pratchett books as sewing weights 😍 great video and lovely dress.
Love your matter of fact approach to teaching. A huge thank you for this tutorial!
I've discovered you recently and I am learning so much from you! Fellow busty petite here 😁 gorgeous dress! I'm buying this pattern❤
Oh thank you for such a lovely comment! Thanks for watching xx
"The pattern pieces are logistical documents" 😂👍🏼I agree about the size of writing, and the numbering of steps👏🏼
Exactly!!
I just ordered this pattern yesterday and I’m very happy to find you! I love the boho vibe of this dress, it’s similar to one I wore in high school in the 70’s that has gone down in my history of dresses as my favorite dress of all times!
I’ve heard this waist runs small on this pattern.
Your demo here and explanations are very clear, you’ve given us some “head’s up” warnings with this pattern and I appreciate that. I once sewed most of my clothes but children and work edged sewing out of my life. I’m picking it back up again but I’m rusty. You’re very encouraging. Thank you!
Yup I think waist runs small.
It's gorgeous. Loved your vlog on sewing it.xx
Thanks so much 😊
You did the release pleats! Great job.
Simply lovely. 💖
Hi Jess, beautiful dress definately going to be making this for the summer. There is a youtube tutorial by Sewing Therapy for the elodie. Thought it might be useful to watch to see how she does the waist ties.xxx
Hello Jess. Your Woodie dress is gorgeous on you! Thank you for sharing. 💗
Hi Jess, your Elodie is gorgeous and looks fab on you 💝. Great tutorial too 👏👌😁😘
Ya, belt confusing. Not sure I did it right. But it will work. I also had more space on one end than the other like you did on facings. I may let the middle back seam out a bit. If I do again will not do a full 5/8 seam.
Beautiful Jess. The Elodie is on my make list. I have hear it’s a bit challenging in parts 😬🪡
Another great sewalong .... very pretty dress on you too.... I love that you go off pattern piste cos I usually do at some point 🙄
Advanced Beginner here!!! What is the ‘circle skirt technique’ on the hem? I am definitely making this!!
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I had the same question and found this which was very helpful. I will also be making this pattern!
So! With a circle skirt hem you fold it back on itself and then shrink the fabric with steam from your iron. There is a great tutorial in the DK sewing book and i can definitely film one at some point if its useful ☺️
I so agree with you that the instructions in Closet core are not the best. People need to be honest when pattern testing instead of just praising instructions that don’t make sense. It took me a year to figure out how to sew Kalle shirt. No comment.
Hi Jess, Isn't it double work, sewing then using your overlocker over everything g. Why not use as much if your overlocker to cut and sew first ?
Why don't you sew the side seams with the searger ? I'm asking as I want yo buy an overlocker now.
Thanks
OMG the waist ties are a nightmare, Ive never unpicked so much in my life!!
I'm so glad it's not just me!!
Is there a way to make the overlap on the skirt wider so that it doesn’t fall open when you sit? Would a snap ruin the drape?
I would say a snap would probably ruin the drape but you could put a tie/length of fabric to connect the two halves?
Is it bad that I was squinting to see what the books were? 😄
I love hand sewing as long as I don’t HAVE to do it. So I avoid it as well 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I'm making this at the moment, it's taking me so long as my fabric is so slippy, I'm having to hand sew seams before sewing 🙄
what a nightmare! good luck and I look forward to seeing it
Thinking about the next version that I may make from some nice stable linen or cotton 😂
How many metter you use?
I used 2.5m on this project