Style Arc Montana MIDI Dress :: An Easy Way to Stitch a Simple Dress :: It’s a Quick Project!
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Hello, you may not be a regular viewer of my channel as this is not the normal video I upload. I am not a professional seamstress, I started making this video for a friend but then decided to share it publicly. Please be kind if you have any constructive advice. In fact I welcome advice and hints and tips if you have any.
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Thank you for being normal and making things easy and I love your dogs
Thank you so much for saying that. I just wanted to make things simpler for people 🤩
I cursed this dress until I finally figured it out. Now I've made it 4 times. Great video 😄
Enjoyed so much .thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 thank you for commenting x
I just love the way you live. Simple living is the best kind of life. Love you and your videos, Gayna. 💖💕💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
I totally agree. I have been sewing for 60 years. Wanted an easy summer loose dress. I should have ignored the dress instructions. They were so complicated in particular putting pockets in. Mind boggling 😅😅 I lined the top using the burrito method and it’s a lovely clean finish.
Thankyou for your clear instructions. 😊😊😊 went back to my own method for pockets. 😆😆😍
I’d like to learn the burrito method. I haven’t sewn any clothes for ages now, I’ve not been feeling inspired to. X
Thank you, really enjoyed this video by a normal person! I got this pattern a few weeks ago and am about to cut it out shortly. I had already decided not to do a lined bodice so your tip regarding French seams is really good. I'm only 5'1" so the skirt will be way too long for me but I think it's going to be a really useful dress. First attempt will be in a slightly stretchy jersey/type fabric. 😀Love the dogs and husband interruptions!
@@stellalewis2403 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and found value in it. Mostly I love that you enjoyed the interruptions because if I were to try to do a video that was just about dressmaking I’d never manage it because I am always interrupted and things take me days to do too. Enjoy your sewing and you’ll be able to have it any length you fancy 😊
I loved watching this , I may finally give in and try this one
Definitely coming back to watch more videos xx
Yay! I don’t usually do tutorials, most of my videos are just me waffling on!
Your video was a pleasure to watch, thank you x
Thank you so much xxx
Just found you! I struggled with this dress about 3/4 years ago and decided to make something else. I need to unearth the pattern as I think it’ll be an easy wear. Thanks for just chatting x
Hello! Yes it is a lovely dress to just fling on and get going. In the cold months it’s great over a long sleeved top and a cardi. Even looks nice with a cropped jumper. And in the warmer months it’s lovely all by itself. Xx
Just saw your video of 2 years ago. 😂just caught up. Loved your video. And your life. Take care 😊😊
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you stick around xx
Thank you so much for this video. You and I spent the day with each other and with your help I made a lovely dress. I also learned about French seams. 😊
I’m so happy to hear this! I love that you enjoyed yourself and you have a dress. X
Thank you Gayna for the fab tutorial I think that your dress looks wonderful on you x
Thank you so much! Some have made frocks now and I’m so happy I have helped spur a few people on. X
Thanks for this, love the pin trick to stop cutting the stitching.
I got that from the first Great British Sewing Bee. I think it’s saved me several times.
Thank you so much .. I’ve nearly finished the dress not far to go now. You are lovely - it’s like being in the same room together x
You’ll be swishing around in it in no time! X
You are fantastic even with your nails, I am a newbie but you are so good at explaining what you need to do thank you so much xxxx
Im so glad I made sense! I hope it helps. Now my nails are stumpy with mid under them so I’m no better groomed! 😆
Thank you it was very helpful.😊
Glad it was helpful!
What a delight to find you! My friend Gail sent me over and I’m hooked! I lived in Thatcham for two years and I truly loved it. I’ve always wished I could return for more than a fortnight’s holiday, but haven’t as yet. Now I find myself at 69 years of age and, much like you…happy as a clam on our five acres in the country. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!
I love watching your vlogs Gayna, even past ones. Your style is wonderfully easy, classy, chatty, funny, relaxed and full of beautifully creative ideas. Never put yourself down. Your quirkiness and fun entices me back all the time and I can’t see enough of you. 😃🇬🇧🧶👏🏻💕
Classy?! Laughing at that but lapping up the compliment and glowing with pleasure. I love that you find me funny 😆 xxx
😂😂 You do make me laugh every time!!! And classy - the way you style your home and clothes is all very tasteful. It’s true 😀😀💕🌟
making and telling "exactly how it is" and showing your very few flaws and errors. Just my kind of video. I have just found Arc patterns and in love with them. Made the Eme dress for a wedding next month. A brilliant hour spent watching someone who sews just like me - i.e. just gonna go for it! Thanks ever so much. X
I’m so glad you enjoyed this. My videos aren’t usually “how to’s” but it’s the same waffle so you might enjoy a few of those too. I always show when things go wrong. The latest failure was my sourdough crumpets. Absolute disaster!!! 😝
I am one of those that will watch you do anything! This really is a Gayna dress! Looks fab on you. 🥰 xxx 😽
I am dreaming up mad things I can record and make you watch 🤪😜🤪😜🤨😝
@@talesfromcuckooland Great! I need a jolly good laugh! My husband was very very ill, near death experience, getting better but will take some time, so bring it on my girl! 😽 xxx
Wonderful video Gayna and love your dress. Love the linen fabric as well.
Got the fabric from ikea years ago. I don’t think it’s a dressmaking fabric but it works perfectly well. Xxx
After watching all Vlogtober 2023 up to the 29th here it comes a Bonus from TH-cam, this video. I have Fabric just like that and want to mare a similar dress ( no pattern) and I am so encouraged to give it a try! I only made this kind of dresses for little girls :)) It’s so lovely being contempt with one’s life on a hill in the country surrounded by family and friends. Cheers!
I enjoyed your video while I was knitting, thank you ❤
I didn’t expect anyone to watch for entertainment. I thought people would find it because they wanted to sew the dress. I love that you watched it and knitted! ☺️
Lovely Gayna, You are so entertaining! I would watch you scrub the floor. In fact, I think I have ;)
I thank a few of you have 🤗
Thank you…couldn’t follow their instructions….yours were very clear 🙂
Another treasure. Thoroughly enjoyed it . Thankyou. Xx
I’m so happy to hear that xxx
Really helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I tried to make this dress but wasn’t t very successful. Tried 3 times to put the lining in the top but couldn’t make head nor tail of it. I eventually gave up and made some facings. I found the top wasn’t long enough and the it was a bit tight. I threw it in the ‘naughty corner’ until I regained some patience with it. You’ve inspired me to have another go at it. Really enjoyed the video and please do some more sewing! Thanks.
I think it can be a difficult fit around the arm holes for some. There’s not a lot of tailoring so possibly a fabric with some stretch is the way forward. I’m going to try with some viscose jersey one day. X
Loved this video so much. Now I’ve subscribed 😍
Yay! Thank you! Although this video is a bit different to my usual content. I hope you like what you find here x
You've made this look so easy, thank you. Your dress looks fantastic on you. I also love the tiny checkered pin tuck bodice dress you are wearing.
I love that dress too. I wear it loads so it was a good purchase. It does all year around too.
Thank you Gayna, love that type of dress.
I’ve warn them to death and would like to make more. X
I’m here because I follow Sandra from Cherryhearts podcast. Thank you for showing how to make this pattern. I think I’ll stay!!
P.S. I wake up every morning with a song in my head. I never heard of another person who that happened to other than my mom. 😃💖🥰
I woke up for a wee on the night and it was Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac, by morning it was Little Lies. I wonder if the whole album was running through my head all night. X
i do !!!!
What an awesome video! You’ve helped me understand pocket insertion 😃
Yay! They aren’t hard are they, it was a surprise to me when I learnt how. X
Thank you so much lovely Gayna! I learnt how to sew at school, and used to make up my own dress patterns when I was a teenager, but I've forgotten everything, so I found your this extremely useful. I think you should definitely do more sewing tutorial videos. 🥰😍
It’ll all come back to you once you start. X
You've inspired me to dig out my amazing 40 year old Bernina to sew a dress. I've already ordered the linen. Loved the video, sweet Gayna.❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰
Do it!!! Do it! I love my Bernina.
My sewing machine repairman says the old heavy metal ones are the best. Very simple and not much to go wrong. I get it cleaned once a year and it hums along. Haven't done much sewing since I made hundreds and hundreds of masks for the hospital. It's difficult to remember that there was ever a shortage.
Love the dress looks great and the tutorial brilliant
I don’t know about brilliant but it seems to have helped a few people x
Thank you so much for this video - I can't tell you how much it's helped me. I love how down to earth you are as well.
Brilliant! I hope you’re wafting around proudly in your homemade dress 😍
I am a new sewer and I’m happy to have someone help me with my first dress pattern
I hope it goes well for you x
Hi Gayna, I too loved your sewing blog today, always wanted to sew clothes but lack the confidence, I’ve tried watching many other TH-camrs who make sewing videos but they just presume you know what you’re doing and get on with it, with your instructions I feel I could attempt this, might have a go with an old sheet or duvet cover first before I progress onto real fabric. Thank you so much and would love to see more. Hope the boys are feeling better😘
Give it a go and if you get stuck message me on IG and I’ll do my very best to help you. I’m not a professional but I’m a willing tryer!
@@talesfromcuckooland Thank you🥰
Thank you for the help with the MONTANA dress. It was the first thing I ever tried to make and my friend told me that they usually come with more instructions! I thought making a second dress (18 months later), I would recall what I did first time around, but the neck and armholes - I really struggled. So your video is a lifesaver. Thank you! Now I have to deal with the skirt (and I forgot to cut 2 on the fold, so I have just about managed to retrieve enough fabric for the second side of the skirt - but its shorter, so some cutting to do!). We're all on a learning curve, no matter what our skill level. 💕
You’ll fashion it together somehow! I’m so happy to hear this video has helped you 🥰 It makes me really happy x
@@talesfromcuckooland and you have made me really happy! Keep making those videos.....x
I have been thinking of making my own dress for a long time .thank you for giving me the confidence to start .xxxx
I hope you have started!
Thank you for the tutorial, I really enjoyed it. I have a juke box in my head and every morning when I get out of bed something presses ‘play’ and I have a song in my head for the day. I don’t always like the song and try to change it but no go.
I had a really annoying one in my head for about 10 days last month. Drove me spare!
Thank you - I am one of the new ones who was looking for help with the Montana pattern that sadly has absolutely rubbish instructions. I want to line the bodice though so I am having a rethink but your video is ace, thank you :)
Hello! I have been sent a really good tutorial on how to line a bodice that looks so good I am going to try it with my next Montana. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/mkA4cX9vdx4/w-d-xo.html.
Thank you so much for your lovely explanations to make this dress, as in a previous comment, I had not sewn since school (a very long time ago now!) Your commentary was natural and easy to follow,. Having dropped on this video, I have started watching your others, thank you for sharing your life and experiences with us.
Hello! I’m so happy you liked this video and have stuck around and watched more. I hope you have many happy moments with me here. Xxx
My regular favourites who watch anything I put out lolol
That’s you! 😜😜😜😜
@@talesfromcuckooland well I have you arent wrong but it's cos I enjoy your easy going nature and the tips you give 😘
I've only recently discovered your channel and it's fantastic! I love the dogs and the way you veered straight from sewing seams to making Yorkshire puddings. Such a lovely change from the over-edited channels. Thanks very much!
You won’t get over editing here. I try to make a nice video but I haven’t the patience to fuss with a video when there’s knitting and sewing I’d rather be doing 🤩 I hope you stick around and find other videos here that you like x
Loving your tutorial and love the fact you are soooo down to earth!! Have subscribed x
Ohhh thank you ever so much xxx
Do you do B&B...if not you should - what a fabulous weekend that would be!! And the cherry on the cake would be meeting Margo xx
Gosh no! I feel like I run a b&b already with the comings and goings of my family, I’d be on my knees if I did it for real! 😂😅
❤️❤️ love it x
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Actually a really informative video - thank you so much ☺️ I am all inspired now 🤩
Get sewing!!
My Grandmother was a seamstress and I learned a lot from her. You are doing great! I would have sewn the dress the same way. Some sewing directions can be confusing for new and experienced sewers. I have come across many sewing patterns and I even had to rip back and resew myself. The dress looks great on you. Hope Bill and Wilf are getting better.
Ia m also old fashion in many ways. I don't wonder off to far from home ....cooking, cleaning, gardening, sewing, taking care of the fur babies, hubby and myself. This keeps me busy as you know. Bye for now!
I think we have to embrace the unpicking of sewing and knitting. It’s part and parcel of the craft, I think.
I made that dress and followed the pattern with the lined bodice and yes, it was a fussy thing to do. I also, unfortunately, made it too small. I will make it again with the bias binding as you have done. Great idea! Thanks!!
That was a lovely video Gayna and you must never apologise. I used to make all my own clothes as a teenager and this has inspired me to make that dress. I’m fairly new to your channel but I have already found your Yorkshire pud recipe, tried it and made the best ones ever. I love your house and seeing how you all are as a family. I have a 12 year old grandson who has development delay, autism and ADHD and he is at last in a wonderful school which he loves. Sorry this comment has been far too long!!!!
The relief to have you grandson in a good school is probably so tangible you could bite it! I love that the yourkshire pudding recipe worked for you too. Mine got stuck on the top of my oven on Sunday. I was trying to cram too much in. I hope you drag out your sewing machine xxx
I made this dress and in stead of gathers I made pleats , so much prettier!
I might try that but I do love gathers so it’ll be hard to decide what to do next time. Would I need more skirt fabric to do pleats since the gathers aren’t very full on this pattern.
Thank you for the informative tutorial, Lovely Gayna. I'm sure your new subscribers will adore you as mush as your "old favorites do"!
Gosh I do have a terrible way with words 🤪
i think you're very splendid .
Wow, thank you xx
I found your channel when looking for a tutorial on how to make the Montana Midi Dress. You are such a joy to watch! I love your personality! You explain things very well. I am just finishing making my SECOND Midi Dress from your instructions. Please make more Style Arc dresses and tutorials.
This is music to my ears! The fact that you were able to make a dress from my video makes me so happy! I’m really not much of a sewer and dress maker but I love to share what I have learnt with others so I would like to do more videos like this, not sure I have developed the skill set just yet though. Xx
@@talesfromcuckooland I'm going to look to see if you have videos for knitting and crocheting. I love your channel! Hello from across the big pond! I'm in North Carolina in the US.
I don’t have tutorials on knitting but I do knit a lot and share my makes here. X
Great video! I may try this dress. I wish it had darts in the bodice. Guess I could do an fba and make them. I’ll try an experiment by making just the bodice and see how it looks. Thanks for this!
Adding darts wouldn’t be too tricky and would give the dress some structure. I rather like the way this just falls and your body gives it shape x
Gayna you rock a sack of spuds frock like no one else 👍
I have no intention of making a dress ( I’m a trouser crops Lass ) but I was hooked on your vlog watching
See you next time 😍
Ha ha ha! Why ever did you watch this one 😂
I did a search for the Style Arc Montana Midi dress and stumbled upon your video (eventually), and love not only this video of yours, but all of your videos! You are a wonderful find. I wish I knew how to knit, your sweaters are beautiful! I’m definitely making the midi dress in linen and using your tips for the pattern.
You sweet thing! Knitting is a joy. I started very slowly and simply and before I knew it I was making things I liked to wear. X
Helpful and fun
Thank you!
So lovely to see you again Gayna and to be inspired! I was ill with covid for all of March and didn’t do anything creative so I’d love to have a go at this dress. Thankyou! ❤️
Bless your heart! I hope you are fully recovered now and wearing or planning a homemade frock. X
Absolutely loved this, adored it! Loved you and so, so pleased to have stumbled across you! Real and genuine with good humour! Just off to watch a few more of your videos…
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your time rootling through some of my old videos and I hope to see you again. Xxx
I found your videos for the first time today and loved it. I really enjoyed your tutorial and especially your honesty about sewing the top of the dress to the seam 😂. I’ve done that myself. I live in Texas in the US and enjoyed your lovely accent. I’ll subscribe so I don’t miss any further episodes.
Oh I do hope you find more to watch here that you enjoy. Keep in touch x
Just discovered you lovely nutty Gayna - you sew exactly as I do which is crazy and wonderful! Thank you so much 😊
Lovely video Gayna, thank-you. I used to make all my clothes when I was younger, you have inspired me to start sewing again. 🙏
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It’s such a buzz to have someone compliment your clothes and ask where you got them from and to be able to answer that you made them 🤩 get sewing!
Thank you decided to order this pattern and make one for my self now. Great video!
You go girl! Tag me on IG so I can see it if you post a pic x
Love this video! Also, the tip of putting a pin in before cutting into the facing. Blessings!
I got that from the first series of the great British sewing bee. Such a saviour!
thank you I just watched your video it was really helpful, I have just subscribed 💖💖
Thanks for subbing! I don’t do videos like this very often so i do hope you like what I usually put out x
Thank you for this; bought this pattern and fabric ; then looked at instructions and thought it could have been written simpler , but also bodice could be too warm doubled dependent on fabric. Thank you for being yourself.
I think once you know how to line the bodice their way it would be a quick way of doing it but at first glance the instructions were off putting for me… and I have seen a fair few frocks! X
Really fun video 👍🏻😊
That dress is really nice and looks great on you! Love the grey color and the pockets.
Thank you so much! It’s very easy to throw on and I wear it all year round with layers or in its own 😄
oh now I want to make this dress or at least this style of dress i have a box of patterns i need to sort through and see if i have something like it I already have some sunflower yellow linen fabric I could use .Thank you as always Gayna for the inspiration .Hugs Beth
The principles will apply to lots of different dress patterns so get rummaging!
Hi, I enjoyed this Vlog and have just subscribed. It would have been great to see some full length shots of you wearing the dress at the end 🙂
Oh yes, you’re right 🤦♀️ why didn’t I do that? I wonder if there’s a way of adding footage in to a video already uploaded. X
We are of a like mind and apparently the same mistakes...lol. Your lil tutorial just saved me so much time repurposing my past career wardrobe....thx you.
Hurrah for that! How fab to even think of repurposing your old clothes. X
@@talesfromcuckooland yes, I just loved the fabrics and designs of my "Crazy Horse" midi skirts, so turned 3 of them all into sleeveless peppermint peplum tops but it was the neck and arm interfacings that gave me a bit of frustration until I viewed your neck and arm application. Well done and thank you again. Love this Montana dress....wondering if there is a 3/4 sleeve hack for it?
I guess you could extend the arms but I’m not sure if movement would be a little restricted. A lot of people say this dress is uncomfortable when they put their arms forward so extending the arms would make it worse.
I absolutely love you, I wish we could do tea together. I’ve had this pattern over a month and reading and rereading the pattern instructions I was just so confused. Not now, I’m going out tomorrow and getting the material and I just can’t wait to make it. Thank You.
I hope you found the time to get started on your dress and that you managed to sew one up. ☕️🫖
You are such a dear friend for making this video for your friend. I haven’t sewed in many years and your video reminded me of many of the steps I had forgotten. I really want to thank you for inspiring me. I’m planning on sewing something for myself soon. I love your dress. It looks so comfy!
I hope you did sit at your sewing machine again and felt like it was an old friend. It was no trouble for me to make this video since I was making the dress anyway. My friend has made her version now and it looks wonderful. X
I am with you!! I love living high on the hill!! Love your dress!! Your tips are so helpful!!!♥️
High on the hill is the best!
Just found you and about to make this pattern, love your video x
I hope the dress making went well. I wear my dress all the time x
@@talesfromcuckooland I love my dress about to make a second one in snowflake fabric for Christmas x
I attempted the lines bodice.and it was looking good, but got something turned around the wrong way, so just doing bias binding now:) your hobby list is mine exactly!! That is for the tutorial, very helpful!
I’m so glad you found it helpful. It’s not my usual content but I did enjoy making the video x
Just ordered this pattern, so this podcast is great timing and helpful, thank you! Now to find some linen.
Brilliant! You may prefer to do the official construction which is far superior but this is the accessible way, I think. X
You're a bit of a handful! I like you. 😊
That’s made me laugh!
No way. I just bought a dress just like this - I should have made one but I’m not that patient. 😉 Now I want to make one just to say I did it! 😆 Oy!
I think it would take me longer to go to the shops and find a dress and come home than it took me to make this one. At least if I were able to do it from start to finish. How’s that for encouragement?! Go go go!!
Hello ,I’m just about to make this dress , I’ve made one or two dresses with gathered skirts and have reduced the fabric and gatherers because they make me look huge and by doing that I look a bit slimmer 😊as I’m a bit hippy . (Just saying ) grey does nothing for me so I’ve gone for taup but yours look lovely on you especially with the white top underneath 🥰 xxx
This one isn’t heavily gathered so I think you’ll be safe. Thank you, I do like grey but as my hair gets darker it’s not looking quite as nice as it once did.
Thank you so much, you have not only inspired me but I think you have tipped me past that inertia hurdle of sewing something. Off to buy the pattern. Look forward to next video xx
Lovely to see you! I haven’t made myself anything to wear with the sewing machine for years! You might just inspire me ! Love WW xx
Do it, Winky!!
Thanks for this tutorial , you are hysterical and I’ve really enjoyed it , and found it very useful , you sound just like me 🥰 can’t wait to see more , I’m in the sw too !!!!
Hello fellow South West gal 👋 Hope you are floating about in a new homemade frock x
I've just started making my own clothes, though not very good. You have inspired me to carry on. Thank you.
You have to start somewhere. I’m not a brilliant dressmaker but no one has ever noticed the bits that went wrong and the clothes never fall off my body. I’m calling that a win 😃
I love the dress, suits you, would be nice in a winter weight with woolie tights and boots xx
Yes! It’s such a workhorse pattern. I’ve been wearing my Icelandic jumper over the top.
Hey girl..where you at ? Me and my pup Sydney are missing you and your pups.. She hears you talking and runs to the tv .. Especially the Margo voice .. Lol .. Hope you are well
Luv from vickey. N Syd
I seem to be taking forever to edit a blog from the beginning of April! Been a busy gardening month and I’m pooped! Give Sydney a squeeze from me and I see you both soon. Perhaps your comment will have given me the kick up the bum I needed.
I've always admired your dresses and how you wear them. I really like your color schemes too. Everything is so classic. I think I'll make one of these for myself.❤
Thank you for the compliment! Go for it! Get sewing x
You are the best Gayna! Love your channel so much! My goal is to have a handmade wardrobe, work in progress. I have looked at this pattern many times, and now it is time to give it a go! Keep doing what you do. 🥰
Do it! Do it!!!! Thank you for such a lovely compliment x
Hi Gayna, what a great instructional video! You definitely should do some more when you have the time. Love the dresses they really suit you. Hope Wilf is better 🥰
Perhaps as my friend branches out and I make little videos for her I could include them here too. X
Gayna I so want to make something to wear but it always turns out a mess. You really have got my juices going and I so enjoyed your tutorial. Relaxed and very easy. Take care xoxoxo
Hi I'm here precisely because of the crummy Style Arc instructions!!
No matter how much feedback they receive, they just don't get it! 😞
As an Aussie I want to support them but they don't make it easy to love them.
Thank you and I've subscribed 😊
Hello! I haven’t made any of their other patterns, what a shame it seems like they are all sparse with the instructions. They have got tutorials online but It would be nice to not have to rely on the internet to be able to sew a dress. Thank you for subbing, I’m so happy you have x
Fab dress tutorial/ handy hints or whatever you want to call it, just love it. So helpful to demystify the construction which can be tricky so thank you. I've rumaged through an old chest full of fabric and I'm going to make myself a skirt or dress this weekend now you've inspired me. Your whole outfit is so cute, dress, blouse and headscarf, its a winning combo. Hope the boys are all better, there are so many nasty coughs and colds going about but hopefully that will improve if and when the weather warms up. Any chance of a tutorial on the rope baskets ? I've made one tiny one successfully but when I tried to make a slightly bigger one it was as flat as a pancake and i don't really know how to start off properly. Great to see you again x
I wore the scarf because my hair looked dreadful! 😂 but I do like the look. I’ve always enjoyed playing around with clothes and makeup. I love that it’s available to us to have some fun with. Take a look at this tutorial for the bowl. I think it’s the one I watched a while back.
th-cam.com/video/Y_l0vsEBdJI/w-d-xo.html
@@talesfromcuckooland Thank you, the Crafty Patti tutorial is fab : )
Thank you, I wished I'd seen your video before I made this dress, those pockets were a nightmare doing it their way. WIlll do the next one as you've shown. Did you make the other dress you were wearing in the video, love it.
I’m so glad you feel it’ll make it easier for you doing it this way. No I didn’t make the dress I was wearing. I’d love to find a pattern similar so I could have a go, though pintucks are intimidating to me at present!
Love watching whatever you do,you made the dress making look easy to follow very helpful hints and tips so thankyou xx
I really hope I was thorough enough that people feel they can give it a go. X
Your grey linen version of this dress looks gorgeous. I’ve made this pattern 3 times. The first test one I made with bias binding and then once I’d got that sorted, I managed to do the lined one with some undyed linen. I decided to make the second one a size bigger in the hope that the grown on sleeves wouldn’t cut into my arms so much when I move but they still did so my third one is in jersey fabric and it’s the only one I can wear because of the sleeves hurting my biceps when I move. I don’t know what adjustment I’d need to make for this so I decided to use a stretch fabric instead.
How frustrating. Maybe the sleeve comes down too far on your arm. Or the armhole needs to be bigger. Or perhaps you need a wider back panel. I’m not really sure of how to mend fit issues. I have a deep chest so I struggle with neck lines.
I love this dress! You inspire me and give me the courage to make my very own first dress, thank you❤️
Just give it a go! What’s the worst that can happen? A bit of wasted time and money, that’s all.