Sew A Dress in 12 HOURS (or less!) | The Decades of Style TLC Caftan in a DAY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Looking for an easy vintage dress to sew in just a few hours? Well, I put myself to the test using the Decades of Style TLC Caftan to see if it was possible to make this "easy" sewing pattern in a day!
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It's also the 2 year anniversary since Decades of Style released this pattern 🎉! I love how comfortable, relaxed, and elegant this caftan is, and it definitely has helped me feel more human during these past few weeks. It is an incredibly easy vintage sewing pattern, as you don't know how to sew zippers or buttons, etc. It is definitely an excellent dress pattern for beginners and a perfect dressmaking project for the summer. The only fiddly bits I whine about (and I always whine about these bits - it has nothing to do with the sewing pattern!) are putting on the neck facing and the armholes. Decades of Style does a great job writing their instructions to make this an easy sewing project for beginners. So, if you're looking for an easy vintage style dress that you can make in a day, you want to sew a cute beach cover-up, or are looking for a cute caftan to add to your slow fashion wardrobe - I highly recommend the Decades of Style TLC Caftan! (I am not being paid to say this - I genuinely love this dress pattern and the sewing pattern company.)
You can buy the pattern here:
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I bought my fabric for this caftan from @BurnleyandTrowbridge www.burnleyand...
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"I'll keep doing it because I'm stubborn." 🤣🤣 I can so relate.
I have never felt such kinship with a TH-camr before XD
I actually use the sleeves of my wool kimono as pockets. the looks I get whet I put my phone in my sleeve, though
But it is also historically accurate, lol
There's something so cool to me about sleeve pockets, it's like the important document pocket (breast pocket?) men get to have in their coats :o
Like there's a sort of elegant motion to it
(that probably doesn't make much sense but I don't really know how else to describe it)
@@LeeLemon008 jup. I'm so jealous every time I put on my coat and remember I don't get to have inside pockets. I can understand why in thin jackets like leather jackets, but a winter coat? I should bring up the courage to cut into it and sew in my own pocket but so far I've put it off for the three years I've had that coat
@@maike__- I miss back in the 2000's when my winter coats came with a CD player pocket on the inside, that was so handy for all sorts of things!
When I did medieval reenactment I was taught to snip the selvedge and tear the fabric, rather than pulling a thread and cutting. Doesn't work for all woven fabrics, but there's something satisfying about ripping.
love doing that too ^^
I was taught that in Home Ec, too
BatAbby is my favorite!
😂🤣😂 I can confirm that I turn into a bat everytime I wear this dress...like..right now....
I'm watching this while warping up a loom to weave when you mention they don't weave linen on linen looms anymore. I'm new to weaving and I feel you may have just opened up a whole new rabbit hole of research for me, just as soon as I finish watching this video. 😀
And it sounds like if you sell it you'll be rich because these linen enthusiasts will love you.
@@ThatOneLadyOverHere, too funny. It's very hard to make a living weaving on hand looms, unless you have a large public waiting for your wares. Plus, when I was weaving, and wanted to get insurance to send my items across country, I was informed that it really had NO VALUE beyond the materials, themselves! I was incredibly angry, being told, essentially, that handmade had no worth.
@@jennhill8708 That sucks! Handmade is totally worth something!
@@ThatOneLadyOverHere thank you. Tell that to the U.S POSTAL SERVICE! I was a professional, for a time, working out of my home. I was absolutely ready to explode!
@@jennhill8708 I believe it! That would be frustrating!
The caftan looks so comfy! Also, I envy you who have dedicated sewing rooms with large cutting tables ...
It is extremely comfortable! Yes, being able to switch to a proper sewing room with a real sewing table was totally life changing, and I am so grateful I have my own space now!
The "it has pockets" part drew me in
kimono has these big sleeves that people used to use as pocket. also chest cross bits above waistband (or obi ）can hold small things. no sew pocket everywhere!
Can confirm, I always put my phone in there XD (wearing kimono for 9 years!)
My mom have some linen dishcloths and tablerunners from a Swedish linen mill that still uses the proper old linen looms. OMG! They are soooooooo nice. We visited the mill (it's also a museum) once on holiday, and she bought some as souvenirs. Since she has ordered from them whenever she needs more, because she swears by them. It's called Klässbols Linneväveri.
Thank you for sharing, I will try to visit!!!
“Im a bat!” “Caaawwww”
Can you tell I studied zoology in college?! 😂🤣😂🤣
Never realized how appealing caftans were until this moment. I might have to make one of these.
Same! I used to think of them like big tent like things, but when this pattern came out and I would see friends wear it, I got massive Dress FOMO. I am *so glad* I made some now because they're perfect for summer, the beach, and looking nice during isolation.
Just wanted to say I am SO glad I'm not the only one that gets thread bits all over my clothing when I sew!
Hi mom! Thanx for reading all these comments for Abby!
Well, I had a flashback to Home Ec circa 1975. Mrs Johnston explained
"homemade is good but HANDmade is good quality"
LUV watching ya!
this makes me want to sew ALL of the linen summer dresses!
do it!!!!!
I didn't make this linen summer dress, but I did make multiple linen summer dresses this summer. 10/10 recommend!! So nice and breathable and cool. I have been living in them on the daily.
Buah ha ha ha ha!!!! “I’m a bat! Caw!” I snorted so loud I scared my dog...and my husband...possibly my neighbors. Between that and the digging around in your top looking for errant goldfish, I thought I was gonna wet my pantaloons! As a caftan aficionado, I may or may not have attempted to fly, and as a possessor of an ample bosom, I absolutely have lost snacks within said ampleness. Your videos are so delightful and I adore your sense of humor. Thank you for all you do. Love, light, and blessings to you and yours.
I laughed my ass off when I found that footage of me eating the goldfish 😂 so I'm glad someone else enjoyed it too ❤ hugs!
My mkm made me a caftan like this back in the 70s. It was made of green velvet and was soo warm in the winter. I would stand over the heater vent and drink my tea in the morning. I wore it for years and especially loved it when I was pregnant and could undo the elastic.
Lovely job.
That caftan sounds like heaven 💚
13:50 - "My back is killing me and I need a nap... but we're getting there!" Ahem... How dare Abby get into my brain. Simply rude.
The Legendary AbbyBat is a model to us all.
😂🤣😂🤣
You said "caftan", and I kept flashing back to those polyester/lamé monstrosities of the...was it the 70's? With the satin ladyturban and bedazzled maribou slippers? Instead, you came out with a very pretty, flattering outfit that looks perfect for hot summer days. Awesome work! 😄
Thank you! (is it bad that I kind of want one of those lame ones as well...?😂)
@@AbbyCox We can both get marabou slippers and blinged-out headwraps and sip G&Ts in our lamé caftans 😉😇
@@AbbyCox The lame ones so much easier to make. Double your fabric lengthwise, cut head hole, finish with seam tape. French seam (if you want) side seams, leaving hand/armholes at the fold. Hem. Ta-Da! Have made and worn many over the decades.
Abby Cox I want one that makes me look like Endora from Bewitched!😂
@@AbbyCox That's why I found this video, looking for a tutorial video of how to make a kaftan with a cinch in the waist. I want a Lurex, lame kaftan for the summer.
Did I watch this video and then immediately go purchase the pattern? Why yes, yes I did.
YAASSSSSSS 🎉🎉🎉
Wow the world is a mess but there’s a new historical costuming TH-camr out here making fresh, high quality content, slaying the game one month in... the good always comes with the bad I guess..
Oh, so that explains why I kept getting all those short threads when I tried to pull it out in the linen. Wow ... such a disappointment. Definitely something to watch out for when I buy linen online.
also, the weft threads tend to be weaker and more prone to breaking than the warp threads!
It may be an indication that your linen was made with dry spun tow instead of wet spun long fibers.
Also linen should be soaked for a few hours before washing to prevent fibers from breaking.
Just going to screenshot all this info and leave. Thank you.
This brings back memories of the caftan I made in the 1970s. Two lengths sewn together up the centre, with a round neck cutout. Facing for the neck and front placket. No sleeves as you have, just openings left in the side seams. No pockets, but pockets always useful!
Thanks for bringing back a fun project. Linen is better. 💗
Abby once again confirming that, yes, I need this caftan yesterday. 😂 ::rushes off to buy said pattern::
yes! yes you do! This caftan is amazing & so perfect for hot summers!!
I’m looking forward to receiving my pattern.
💯😍love this made up in linen. We need the linen looms back, seriously.
making this caftan in linen was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made with clothing. I am currently living in it and will continue to do so for the summer. 😍
It's not just the looms but the spinning methods, too! Airjet looms aren't great for linen but neither are cotton spinning methods, 'cause they cut the staples super short. Sooooo frustrating!
When I'm pulling threads (which I very rarely do), I keep a pair of needlenose tweezers on hand. Makes the process a bit less of a headache.
Now I need one! :)
Sidenote: you're right! Pulling a thread to cut modern linen is so tedious. I did so here recently to cut 2 shifts & a petticoat. It took me so much longer than it should have, but by then end I was happy I did it because they came out great (no twisted or shifted seams, etc., due to being off grain. Worth it!)
You had me at "pockets", and now I want one.
I"m watching this as I'm making my first ever sewing project (a little pouch from the circle waist bit left over from the circle skirt that will be my second ever sewing project) and I love hanging out with you in my kitchen. My back hurts and i have no idea what I'm doing, but we're getting there.
you are my spirit animal lololol. omg my husband walked in and said "why is she you?" roflmaoooooooooo random and nuts and fun... yup this channel works for me you have made me laugh solid for over and hour. lol
Very nice and wow do you have perseverance!! There is no way I could have stayed at it for so long with a hurting back. Congrats on it all!!
As a handweaver for 20 years, (why didn't I weave yardage????) it astounds me to get linen cloth that literally has no selvedge to selvedge threads! HOW do current machines weave cloth if the threads don't run the full width????? It makes me crazy! Note to self: get well. Build new loom. Weave really lovely linen!
I stopped watching this video and ordered the pattern! I had a caftan like that when I was in high school, and I loved it. I have been looking for one in this style for a long time.
Short staple! Of course, they would do it for modern linen too. For the first time yesterday I found the thread on a linen curtain to be long enough and not break (doing an upcycled18th century petticoat). But all my experience so far was like yours, break the thread and cut inch by inch. I thought it was me! Thanks for sharing your experience 💜
Great job Abby! I am envious of your sewing room! So well appointed. I just sew where ever I can make space. Excellent job on explaining thread pulling. I just got six yards of plain white linen, and I’m not looking forward to the thread pulling for another 18th century shirt. I think that the 18th century sailor shirts were made of checked cloth for the reason you mentioned! I just use the pattern like graph paper and follow the checks with my scissors! No pulling and I can follow one thread. Thanks again for a wonderful video. Giant washers for pattern weights!!!! Who knew¿ ? John
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I have a very deep love for my sewing room. I was able to build it exactly to my spec and it has been amazing to work in. The washers were a trick I got from Nicole Rudolph, and they're great!
You are SO (sew?!) inspiring! I sewed my first (and only) caftan as a beginner in 1972 and felt really daring because I made it from 100% cotton instead of one of the polyesters so popular back then and because I followed a "pattern" in a newsletter that listed sizes of rectangles to cut out instead of actual pattern pieces. I have no idea whether it turned out as great as I thought it did but I was so proud of myself!
Recently, I've ventured back into sewing, starting out by sewing a couple hundred masks for coworkers, family and friends. Your channel has been so informative and entertaining - THANK YOU!
I'm really interested in the linen looms you mentioned- is there anyone who still uses them rather than cotton looms? If not, do linen looms even exist anymore? Also I loved the video 😊
I feel so validated in my struggles to cut out linen now!
*punches the air* FINALLY TH-cam has suggested a video/channel than I actually want to watch. Subscribed, and preparing to binge watch your videos! :D
Also, damn, that sewing table is to die for! Even the ironing board bit looks like an absolute dream!!
Loving the honesty, openness and your willingness to let us IN! Thank you for sharing the process. Loving loving loving the fact that you are giving us ALL hope and the permission to be fabulously mortal. You are officially gorgeous!!! Thank you again and stay the beautiful, real woman that you are.
That explains a lot! I always wondered why linen was so commonly used and yet it looks so scratchy to wear directly in contact with skin(most of the linen fabrics i see around shops at least) but now it makes sense! Thank you for sparking new curiosity, can't wait to go on a museum trip to check out some old linen fabric
I have found such a difference in linen‘s wrinkling between prewash with sizing in and postwash (I use hot/cold wash and dry on high). But honestly, sewing with any linen is wonderful. It’s my preferred fabric no matter the season.
Gorgeous figure. Definitely a good make.
Pockets will be good.
Cinema snacks and a chihuahua. 🎉
12:24 "i'm covered in thread"
Title of the autobio of every sewist i know.....
Thank you, Abby. You have reminded me that I have a Burda caftan pattern that my daughter wants me to make for her. Regarding gathering stitching; I've been sewing for 50(!) years now and I line up the edge with the 5/8" mark on the machine, swing the needle to the right, stitch. Go back to the beginning, swing the needle to the left and stitch again. Then, when you sew on the seam line, your gathering is perfect. Give it a try.
That's a really great idea with the gathering stitches! Thanks for sharing!
I don't know why I am admitting this publicly, but I've been sewing more than 60 years. I still find that there are always new things to learn!
That’s how I felt when I was 20 when I was hand sewing a 3 piece kimono. THAT was an experience.
I was given a tip over 30 years ago for working with linen. Medical Paper Tape. You know that strange paper-like tape that comes in the little dispenser with the plastic 'tooth' that cuts? Lay our linen out with a T-square and then run the paper tape down the cutting line. Then cut through the paper tape. No dancing linen. I've also had luck using freezer paper, if you have a lot of little pieces to cut out, lightly iron the freezer paper to the back of the linen and you've got stabilized linen that you can 'peel' the freezer paper off.
Brill.
Oooo, I want to make a shirt version of this to replace a shirt I used to have that was SO similarly constructed.
That folding ironing board attachment is amazing!
Love the Squintz from SANDLOT reference...FOREVERRRRR
Sometimes the simpler the garment, the more complicated it can be! Good job - fun watching you.
@15:55 traditional winter kimonos had/have pockets in the sleeves.The Caftan looks amazing it has such a nice drape!!
I was excited to see a new Abby video, and one with POCKETS! Super cute on you And that green dress too! Your coloring is similar to mine and I get excited when I can find a jewel tone green, much harder to find than limey greens that end up making me look like a bowl of cold split pea soup.
Yay! And yes - a good green is so hard to find & must always be valued and treasured! 😍
My linen I want to use is so similar and I also have that exact same green dress. Do I lean into creeper mode and basically channel you in my video?!
I see nothing creepy about this...we both just have excellent tastes in kelly green dresses from Target, and I assume you also make an excellent bat impression. 🤣😂
Seriously went to Dames a la Mode hoping that you had a video of you making the same thing while wearing the same thing. Kind of sad it wasn't there, but I'm now going to check out other vids on your channel.
@@trinamorrison2570 Lol I definitely still have plans to make this :) :) :)
The moment when you get a really cool idea is always fantastic. So much excitement.
Honestly the cut is
Very Yukata and I dig it
Also the pockets in the sleeves? ALSO very yukata. Best part about wearing a yukata to obon is I got to hide things in my sleeves. (Like my wallet, which wouldn't fit in my cute little bag or my obi lol)
Oh yay someone that feels my pain with drawing a thread. :) That's been my biggest challenge. That caftan does look comfy.
That caftan looks lovely and so comfy. And what you tell about the fabric is very interesting.
So adorable!!! Just lovely. Oooh a winter caftan? Great idea.
Last time I had to pull thread I ended up with the fabric on top of a lamp to really see the right fiber to pull, and it actually helped
The blooper reel is my favourite thing in the whole world! Never change!
Love that you mentioned the kimono and then talked about sleeve pockets! That’s actually a thing with kimono, the undergarments worn line the sleeves and are used as pockets!
I’ve always wanted to make and wear a caftan but always thought I’d look too chunky in it. That little contrast panel may do wonders for me!! New subscriber and I’m so in love with you!!! 🥰🥰
I feel like I NEED this.
This pattern is definitely a *need* pattern. It's amazing!
Oooooh I love the shape of this! I definitely am getting strong kimono vibes, but loving the extra bat energy
we want moooooreee !! i'd love to see you making more decades of style patterns! no tutorial stuff, just someone who knows their way around the pattern do the thing.
I appreciate the bag of goldfish hanging out on the table. Most projects require snacks.
Omg, I’m so excited! I just bought this pattern and fabric online yesterday. Then, I came to your channel while browsing historical fashion TH-cam, and saw that you’ve made it as well!
I want to m as Kevin one of these for myself and both my girls (5 and 2). Think it would be adorable and they would enjoy the 'wings'
I loved the caftans my mother wore in the 70’s!! This is really cute. And you look great in it!
I just made mine and I absolutely looooove it. My mom and I are going to have a sewing day and make one for her. It is definitely a one day pattern if you work quickly. I made a mock up one day and make the real think with the pricy linen the second day. I also did it without contrasting fabric.
OMG - My mom made kaftans for us in the early 70s. 100% Polyester single knit with a brightly colored dashiki pattern. If it wasn’t too hot or humid they were so comfortable. And yes, they had pockets. I may have to go through the box of patterns and see if I still have it.
That turned out great! Love the fabric you chose, those vertical stripes are perfect!
Thank you! 🥰
For a moment I thought you were going to suggest keeping a "sleeve Pekingese" in the squirrel flaps.
Love the slippers!
Hi! Gorgeous fabric! Despite the wrinkles, perfect for Nevada summers! I worked as a seamstress for Harrahs/Harvey's in Tahoe for years. Retired now.
I'm not a seamstress or anything nearly related to it, so that would make me a muggle I guess. 😅 BUT you are a Pro so it technically IS professionally done so 🤷🏽♀️ I think it looks fabulous! 💕
So I love this and I want you to know it, but I also want to say that I am glad that someone else leaves their Coke Zero cans/bottles laying around when they sew!
LOVE this - oh, and the Caftan is pretty cool as well :)
Looks so comfortable
This is the second time I notice the coke in this video. It makes it that much more relatable
It’s reassuring to see that it takes other people so long to finish sewing projects too. I thought I was slow, and maybe I am, but at least I’m not the only one who takes hours to finish something!
I saw the thumbnail and was like: POCKETS! POCKETTTSSSS! Thanks. You are so funny, an a real light in this horrid time. :) stay safe.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you!!
I want it all, your sewing skill, you're sewing room, your cutting desk, that humour attitude and of course, your kaftan!
ps.I still cut my fabric in floor and yes, hurt my back. And my ironing board is upstairs... good exercise though.
Looks great .. lovely for around the house or the beach 😀
Totally off topic but I would love to see your take on a tardis dress
I so need one of these for summer.
I’ve been living in mine! I highly recommend them!!
As much as I enjoyed watching you doing your made in a day caftan and listening to your tips and comments, I’ve also been looking at your work room, and being entertained by that, too. It’s so much like mine... except neater than mine currently is; utility shelving, fabric stored under the big work/cutting table, things sorted and stored... in labeled white boxes for easy finding, all the threads out on a big rack (I’m saving up for one of those, by the way), machines separated but convenient, dress form right there...
I keep seeing all these “here’s my sewing room, isn’t it pretty?” pictures and videos and I’m like “where do you put...?” and “I’d have to look through 4 of those to find my...” and “I’d go crazy trying to keep it looking pretty all the time while I make 7 costumes in 6 weeks for my Madrigals group!” *Whimper* I look at them and think “I’d never use it, it’s only for show.” I’m so glad I’m not alone in my lack of prettiness sewing room. 😁
I made a kimono-style top, a while back and I used to use the sleeves as pockets all the time. That’s actually historically accurate.
Love your wing/sleeves
I just started following your channel and I LOOOOOVE IIIIIIIIIT! I also haven’t made much of a dent in your videos, so there’s a chance you’ve already made what I’m about to suggest: an empire gown! Any fabric, any color. I adore empire gowns!
On a more serious note, thank you for sharing your expertise, your insights, your humor, and even your mistakes with us! You present yourself as a competent, confident woman who abides no shit, and those are my favorite kind of people. You inspire me to remain true to myself and pursue my passions. I hope you never stop making! Thank you for your contribution to this world.
I love linen, I didn't know about the modern weaving. Thanks for the info.
Flying Jedi squirrel! YES!
Measure the square / rectangular pieces out and then transfer the markings - thanks for the tip! 🙏🏻
I will never make that as my sewing skills and patience would never allow me to succeed, but it is adorable. Looks soft and comfy and perfect to wear around the house in the summer. I’ve wanted a caftan for a long time. They were big in the 70’s. Stores don’t really sell them. Just beach cover up style caftans in yucky fabric.
You're a hero. Well done Mrs for soldiering on. Good on ya😃looks great
Really cool to see the random clouds outside that day, you might need extra light even on sunny days if a chance of cloud in sky
Okay, the "i feel like a flying squirrel" is what makes me want this pattern now. I want to be a flying squirrel
I just subscribed. I have been looking for new youtube channels to watch and I really enjoyed this video.
Could we have the winter snack caftan? Marvelous idea
I think the issue with modern linen is the spinning and not the weaving. Traditional line linen is spun of the very long fibers from very careful retting and prep techniques; while most modern domestic linen is “cottonized” (chopped into shorter lengths) so that it can be spun on the cotton equipment that is more widely used. This results in tow yarn, not nearly as strong or nice as line yarn. The weaving is the same, and done on the same looms; but the spinning is profoundly different. I teach both spinning and weaving, and have studied historical textile production; using nicely spun line yarn (from Sweden) on a very modern loom, I have produced linen fabric that is the equal of the old stuff. It isn’t that hard.
A definite win!