I own this Samantha Pleet dress, and you've almost entirely nailed it! There's one thing you couldn't have seen from the online photos, which is that inside the seam at the top of the shoulder, there's an extra strip of ruffled fabric to help the sleeve puff up. I'm happy to answer any other construction questions you might have about it...but somehow I doubt you do, what with the stunning end result of your own patterning!
@shekthecat
2 жыл бұрын
It's so hard to give ourselves "permission" to use our beautiful things. You actually have the skills to repair or replace any damaged garment...embrace it! We should all try and enjoy what we can...use the fancy perfume just because, the pretty dishes and linens. You, and all of us, are worth it. ✨️
@MrsBrit1
2 жыл бұрын
That slip of the tongue was pretty funny! 😂 Loving this dress and the fabric is so fun!
@kaytiej8311
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing all that positivity to the Princess Seam. This neglected style is, as you say, so comfortable but also very flattering on many different body shapes. As you can tell, I'm a fan of the good, ol' princess seam. Long may she reign!
@cynthiamoon4315
2 жыл бұрын
I've been sewing over 50 years. I've been investing MAJOR time into some of my dressy casual stuff. And also discovered that I wasn't wearing them because they were precious. I super appreciated the discussion about investment of time and energy and my current list of upcoming projects. Rethinking a few things. Lovely dress too by the way. Thanks Mariah!
@jenniferandrew3373
2 жыл бұрын
Psst... Use pinking shears for those curved areas. The triangles are cut for you that way. :) The t-shirt dresses I've made for summer aren't even hemmed. They are slipped on during the stickiest, hottest days and I just don't care if they are nicely finished. My goats are going to nibble on them anyway. They are a super comfy cotton jersey, they wash and hold up well, and I'm not adding polyester to the world or paying some lady in Bangladesh slave wages so I can buy 10 cheap garments. That's all I care about for a summer wardrobe. I do have nicer garments that are finished beautifully for nicer occasions. But those items are saved for times when I'm not feeding goats, walking dogs, and doing everyday life.
@mrtwister1775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip about the pinking shears. A little old lady gave me some when I told her my interest in learning to sew. I honestly didn't think I would get much use out of them, but I will definitely reach for them more often because of your idea. :)
@emilyrln
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know pinking shears went deep enough towards the seam! How close do you cut it? (How much fabric is left from the inner point of a triangle to the stitching line?) That would be a nice time saver!
@MT-lk7qt
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore that print! And, funny story, I actually have the opposite problem when it comes to seam finishing. If I don't tack it all down properly, I tend to wear it less because I'm afraid I'll rip something! (So I end up not wearing anything because seam finishing is a PAIN lmao)
@wingedambition
2 жыл бұрын
The level of effort being put in affecting your willingness to wear the garmet makes so much sense now that you point it out!
@janicemcalisterdouglas7351
2 жыл бұрын
"Because it's fun!"😊Wonderful project!
@caraid9263
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with lowering investment sometimes! Honestly sometimes I feel pressured (by myself) to do fancy finishes just to seem like “legit” or “haute couture” or something but to me I still find clothes I make more simply to be just as attractive on the outside! And I dunno who I’m trying to impress because nobody else sees the insides of my garments haha! For me it’s more of a pleasure to be able to complete projects more relatively quickly and make them seem like less of a mountain to to climb if you know what I mean!
@SugiyamaHiromin
2 жыл бұрын
What helped me get rid of the "guilt" was looking at how old Victorian dresses are finished. They look glorious from the outside, but the inside often has pinked seams, uneven hand-finishing and long skirt seams are just barely tacked to stay put. It made me realize they'd probably LOVE our serger, it's fast and secure enough to withstand multiple washes. Also, if you can see how my seams and hems are finished, back off, you're too close.
@lickthismiff
2 жыл бұрын
@@SugiyamaHiromin I had the exact same realisation, looking at the way those beautiful gowns were constructed really made me reassess just how much time I was putting into the inside! I still try to finish everything properly, because half the fun of making stuff is the finishing, for me, but I've started to go easier on myself. A hem that's whipped down is just as functional as one that's been delicately slip-stitched, and literally no one else is going to know!
@leeloooooooooo
2 жыл бұрын
This would look really cute with an overall dress 💕
@robintheparttimesewer6798
2 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to give ourselves leave to wear things we’re invested in. I’m horrible about that but working on it. Good for you noticing what your doing and working to overcome it. I’ve recently realized that I put myself last always. I have a to do list for me that has things in it from the 1980’s! Yes my grandson stuff is time sensitive and can’t wait long cause growing (and yes I know I would complain even louder if he wasn’t)! The point is I shouldn’t always assume that it’s more important to do stuff for everyone else. I’m worth the time and effort to make the pretty things! I’m worth the expense fabrics too! I just have to keep reminding myself of that! A lot!!!
@sharonwerner2419
2 жыл бұрын
yes I make well made pieces and yes they live in the wardrobe ....and I thought I was only one to do this.I love the idea of a dress that can have a longer skirt to wear over it and get more use out of both items. love your work and inspirations.
@AJisreading
2 жыл бұрын
Hang on, that skateboarding downhill vs walking downhill metaphor has just blown my mind, for real.
@cyndi8799
6 ай бұрын
Great Job!!! Lovely outcome!
@marathorne6821
2 жыл бұрын
Very pretty! 😍
@KenZchameleon
2 жыл бұрын
It was so satisfying to watch you make this. I love the more intricate hand-finished seams, but this just struck a chord with me today. Well done! And I love the print!
@rrgoodwill2914
2 жыл бұрын
A trick my mother taught me that makes sewing sleeves easier: Leave the side seams open, sew the sleeve to the armhole, then sew the side seam and arm under-seam in one long go. 😁
@Marialla.
2 жыл бұрын
Tiny tip: at 13:21 when measuring a curve with a flexible ruler, try standing the ruler up on its edge so it curves with the seam. To me this feels much easier to be accurate with the measurement than walking it and shifting it.
@sarajean671
2 жыл бұрын
How to make lovely dresses into everyday garments? Wear an apron. This is how ladies in the past centuries kept their clothes clean. I have to remind myself to wear my pretty things on ordinary days and grab an apron off the hook for chore time. Lovely fabric and dress recreation!
@bluestar.8938
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you : )
@MiddlingSewist
2 жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how validating it was to see you finish your seams this way. I don't sew historical clothing, so this is actually how I finish the bulk of my sewn garments. I serge the sewn seams, iron them into place, then topstitch the allowance down. I'm usually going for durability, practicality, and longevity, not couture. Yes, there is visible topstitching, but the ability to easily wash, dry, and wear my clothes without babying them or treating them in a precious manner is the *only* way I am able to get over the head block about wearing these items I've put so much effort into. Exceptions happen for garments intended to be fancy or if I really just want to do couture-ish finishing, but I'm much more apt to wear a dress or blouse out to the store and living my life if I can pop it into the wash and not have to contend with flopping seam allowances or pressing everything back open. If my body frequently changed, it would be a bad idea to lop off the seam allowances, but it works for me because I'm at a pretty set size point for me. It 100% has increased me wearing items intended to be worn frequently!
@cleoclaus69
2 жыл бұрын
The color way reminds me of Bernadette’s 18th century bounding dress from way back when. I love the academic way you both approach your creativity. Enjoyable video as always. ETA: the tongue slip was totally funny and appropriate for invisible zippers!
@drekfletch
2 жыл бұрын
re: keeping the cuffs above the elbow when pushed up: sleeve garters. Either elastic or buckled, and they can be used on multiple outfits that need occasional sleeve length adjustment.
@camellializ
2 жыл бұрын
I love the dress! And god I feel so validated! I have the same problem with my handmade clothes, I feel I spent so much time and money on them that I can't afford to potentially ruin them. A few months ago I made a dress intended for home but used kind of a pricey (for me) fabric and hand sewn the most of it with nice finishings. I was so scared to ruin it and I DID! I spilled ink on the skirt the first time I wore it! I was so mad and heartbroken at first but then I realized it was kind of a blessing in disguise, because now it is my most worn dress (since I'm not affraid of ruining it anymore because It is already ruined 🥲) and even if it has an ink stain it is still a beautiful and comfortable dress made of very nice fabric that makes me feel like a princess at home. A messy princess who spills stuff but a princess nonetheless!
@lenaevess
Жыл бұрын
I have found you channel in the past week and I must say that this is a criminally underwatched and - appreciated channel. Love your stuff and dedication!
@lucasmcinnis5045
2 жыл бұрын
9:33 love the Freudian slip here
@mackennaj
2 жыл бұрын
Since you had been spending so much time and effort on the finer finishings of other projects, it is like you were making couture for daily wear. As a viewer and a sewer, I definitely appreciate when you show and experiment with those finer details, but it is also really great to see a project come out finished and wearable without all the extra effort. This project turned out so lovely!
@jjudy5869
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, answering the question of, where are you going to wear the garment, has a lot to do with how much time, money and material you will invest in it. Are you doing chores in it or are you making your wedding dress? And all the life-points in between come into play.
@cemitchell6496
2 жыл бұрын
Because it's fun. Best excuse ever.
@c0ldlight1
2 жыл бұрын
I think that pattern would be lovely without sleeves for the summer heat. It came out beautifully.
@4SlowFashion
2 жыл бұрын
treating every project like a mockup for the next one really helped me get over that investment feeling. i'm going to always find a change, so i may as well make wearable mockups along the way. There will never be a perfect pattern or finished product that i can wear for the next 20 years and not want changes to it as i change underneath it and my needs change around it. so, "relax, and make the thing" is perfect as a step towards the next one
@brookedonaldson1354
2 жыл бұрын
I really love the yellow zipper a touch of whimsy for a whimsical dress. ❤️
@ChayatsujiKimono
2 жыл бұрын
It looks so beautiful on you too
@laurent3415
Жыл бұрын
The yellow zipper is great on that dress. It goes beautifully with some of the smaller color details in the fabric print. Once you paired it with the yellow boots, it was absolute perfection.
@isabellelee2658
2 жыл бұрын
I love the fabric. Thanks for the video.
@emilyrln
2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of lowering personal investment to and giving yourself permission to take shortcuts! That dress is adorable, especially with the beige cardigan 💕
@shortsweettoo
2 жыл бұрын
Love it, love it, love it! I think your version was the better of the two. You look lovely in it. Well done!
@csifan52
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful!! I really liked how you talked about lowering personal investment. That really spoke to me. You rock! Keep up the fantastic work! 🥳🥳🥳
@alexandranash3947
2 жыл бұрын
I love this! I'd like to get into pattern-making and some of the notions talked about are beyond my skills....but I have no idea where to start as a self-taught sewer...any ressources you'd recommend?
@SisselLynne
2 жыл бұрын
Check out The Closet Historian, she has a lot of videos demonstrating patternmaking things and dart manipulation. Since, she patterns pretty much everything herself you can pick up on things from watching her general sewing videos too, which may help it seem less intimidating.
@wyntersynergyundignified
2 жыл бұрын
I second The Closet Historian! I’m all self-taught and have learned SO much from Bianca! Even when I have to watch a video a few times to fully grasp a concept, she’s not boring at all so it’s not a chore :)
@astuart3504
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to recommend TheClosetHistorian too. So glad to see Bianca getting the recognition she deserves! Bianca has an entire play list to help people make their own basic block pattern. She recommends the pattern drafting textbook she used in fashion school, can't remember the title off the top of my head. She also has a TON of videos showing the process of manipulating her own basic block into all sorts of different styles. You could start with her video "Stop using commercial patterns, learn pattern drafting instead." It's Bianca at her salty, down to earth best!
@alexandranash3947
2 жыл бұрын
@@astuart3504 I'm replying to one but I meant all of you: thank you for the recommendation!! With all the praise, I will certainly go devourer this person's content as I write this!
@agimagi2158
2 жыл бұрын
I love this dress, the foxes are so cute! And I like your collar more than the original too
@sarar4901
2 жыл бұрын
That's such a smart way to think about princess seams and darts! Obviously not a total solution, but I find the idea of princess seams much less scary now.
@MommaRose956
7 ай бұрын
Anyone my age. 55, the rendition of this dress threw me. This is another dress…a uniform I’ve seen before. Candy striper? Novice Nun? Anyone???
@avrilynravenee5143
2 жыл бұрын
i love this so much and your little thought experiment!! i never thought of using top-stitching for "normal" seams like side seams to avoid ironing, might incorporate that. also, i hav eth eopposite mindset in finishing. i exclusively sew to have clothes because the clothes that i like wearing dont exist or are stupid expensive in my country, and my size/body shape gets tricky. therefore, i take the time to incorporate secure and nice finishing on all of the things i sew because they tend to be the only wearable things i have now, and they have to last + be comfortable
@marhentges465
2 жыл бұрын
I love it!!!!!! I have the same problem wearing me-made clothes. I'm like: I don't want to ruin it by wearing it.
@willowobele189
2 жыл бұрын
OMG! Watching this video made me realize I have the same problem with sewing & wearing daily wear! Thanks for talking about it & ways you are solving the problem.
@projectrainbowscamp1996
2 жыл бұрын
Mariah, your talent, pattern and fabric made for a swoon-worthy dress. Most of all though, thanks for the fresh dressmaking approach. I will think of you and your great philosophy as I begin my next project.
@Cindy-ef2vn
Жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I find that when I've "properly" finished inside seams, it inhibits my willingness to go back (after wearing and reflection) and take in the seam for a better fit. So, I'm currently pinking and pressing until I've gained more confidence in the fit of my end results.
@beepbopboop3221
Жыл бұрын
I saw this dress in your Breathe dress video and I had to come check it out. I thought your sleeves draped nicely and didnt notice the arm seam issues until pointed out. The fabric is busy enough to hide it. The fabric pulls you ingenue essence and the princess seamed dress flatters your softness. I think the Breathe dress will look good on you also. Drew Barrymore is the same Kibbe type as you. I didn't realize daily wear was your typical content. I really thought the costuming was. I must have caught more of the projects. I strangely watch costuming but sew daily wear with zero plans to do costuming. It's too long term for me. Also I havent seen any details on how to make corset to fit when someone has spare tire. I imagine if I made one it probably would flip up. The narrowest part of me is my underbust not my waist. I nearly always work with fabric with some stretch. It's more forgiving for my middle aged bod.
@starsun6363
Жыл бұрын
You might want to check out Costuming Drama, she's a plus sized lady doing some costuming. She's made corsets for herself, that might help, though that really is a gap in the costuming world, in my opinion. I'm suuuuuper wonky myself, slightly tilted hips, hips different sizes, short waisted etc and I've been struggling to find similar corset info for me. Though, from my understanding, your corset would entirely depend on your squishibility. Costuming Drama talks about that a fair bit. Hope this helps!
@beepbopboop3221
Жыл бұрын
@@starsun6363 Unfortunately a spare tire doesn't automatically mean plus sized either. While I have too much in cartain places I'm still in misses clothing. I briefly was in the smallest plus size after pregnancy but those were huge in length and necklines. Just because someone is fat doesn't mean they are tall and that want plunging necklines to show off their fat boobs. I always have to fix something no matter what size I am. I'm too curvy when I'm thin and not tall enough when I'm fat! Ready to wear isn't ready to actually wear when I buy it so I might as well make my own.
@gypsydog9118
2 жыл бұрын
I think you are brilliant. Thank you for bringing your sharp mind to KZitem.
@esthermckenzie3328
Жыл бұрын
I saw this dress in the video where you were dieing the Ever After fabric, and was loosing my mind that you'd get die on such a beautiful garment. I even screenshotted some images of that video to add to a dream made wardrobe I'm currently brainstorming for. I'm so excited that you have made a video about it. It looks stunning on you and has the fit flare and slight puff sleeves that encompass much of what I'm looking for in my future wardrobe. Now its just a matter of gaining enough sewing experience and courage to make one myself..... something that the tone of this video speaks perfectly to. As someone who recently found your channel, and have now watched a fair few videos, I would just like to sincerely say thank you Mariah. For now I don't think I have more words to better articulate the gratitude I have for your videos. Thank you.
@tammyellison735
2 жыл бұрын
I love the dress, The clipping you did is called notching for the curves, and they would teach us to do that in the 70s. Can you link the interfacing you used? Thank you, great job
@Lena-tl7rz
2 жыл бұрын
Nice project! It come out very nicely, the pattern on the fabrick disguise the sleeve part. I have same problem for me ”saving” my clothes! I have realised that as new to sewing as I am means that every shirt or dress I have made are after YOLOing everything with just basic knowledge of sewing and youtube clips so I tend to keep them safe and just use my old storebought clothes. I’m still amazed that I can sew something wearable, not perfect by any means but wearable.
@נועהכרמלי-ה5ר
2 жыл бұрын
I'm always afraid of putting pockets into garments without a waist band/seam, because I put heavy things in my pockets. Is it just me?
@shellylemons
2 жыл бұрын
I love your boss attitude and don’t sweat the small stuff approach. Love the print and dress. I like the arm length but that’s because I have long skinny arms. There are not many shirts/blouses that are too small. I usually prefer 3/4 length.
@SewlockHolmes
2 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful! I am so fascinated by how you turned your existing body block with darts into one with a princess seam. I'll have to look at it again to see how I might do that for my body block in the future! Also to your point about never wearing your "casual" creations because of how you slaved over them, there's a shin-high heavy skirt sitting in my dresser that I made as a "casual day skirt" ages ago and nearly never wear. Part of it is the paranoia of the placket somehow not doing its job and showing off whatever I'm wearing underneath (only slightly unfounded) but mostly it's the fact that I finished the seams on the inside, chose to flatline the fabric with a liner, and actually ironed the thing (I'm too lazy most days and skip this step but was feeling inspired). So much work and devotion was put into the skirt but I hardly ever wear it. Maybe it's time to get over it a bit and actually give it a proper life outside of the dresser. (Although I do have to wear a corset to fit it anyway soooo maybe I'll start by making a corset lol)
@ashleywanner4656
2 жыл бұрын
I will probably be making this as my first dress I make homemade. I plan to use your "how to sew your own clothes" video once I wear my current wardrobe down to rags. And this would be perfect for when I go to events for my stepbrother at a Catholic church. Although I personally will change the pattern to a less busy floral print fabric since I love flowers. Heck maybe for good measure I may embroider a couple butterflies on the hem. Yeah, now that I've typed it out that sounds like me in a nutshell. Lol
@kirosakeet
2 жыл бұрын
My problem has never been that I would think my makes were too precious to wear - I have always been somewhat cutting corners and am pretty practical about my clothing. My problem is designing my clothes. The thing is that even though you think you want a certain dress for example, you might end up not wearing it in the end. I think it's mostly because you can never try the dress on to see if it's really what you want before it's already finished. Looking at pictures of clothes can never tell what it will look and feel on you. For more times than I'd like to admit I've thought I like something, made it and then realized I don't like it on me. Figuring out your own style is not that easy to begin with so making your clothes yourself is a risk from that point of view. Still, when your make hits the spot, it becomes the favorite thing ever! So the risk is still worth it. Of course replicating things or styles you already know you like and wear, will more likely be successful sewing projects. The other thing that affect a lot to if a make becomes a hit or a miss, is fabric choice. It's very, very important that the color is right, the pattern suits the style of the clothing and that the material is correct for what you're making. It has happened to me that I make something I would've liked a lot but the fabric just didn't suit me in the end. It's sometimes really hard to know what you like and need. It's always a journey and anyway you learn something with every make.
@wandagambling6523
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how helpful this is to others, but I find that camping is enough of an occasion that I like wearing new clothes, especially, if they are supposed to become everyday wear. I wear it for an occasion, but then I've worn in camping, in a tent, without enough camp chairs, on the grass/dirt. Also I've just gotten better at telling myself, it's clean, I know where it is, it's meant for casual wear, I need to get dressed in a hurry, so what if it's almost new.
@lickthismiff
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work on the dress! One thing I'm trying to remind myself of is, if you can make it, you can fix it. I've made myself a number of 'dressy casual' dresses, and I get really nervous about being too rough with them, but at the end of the day, I made it. If something comes apart or tears, I'm pretty confident I can fix it. I'm not planning on fighting any bears or running into any burning buildings, so odds are I'm going to have to try pretty hard to completely ruin my clothes! Wear your dresses, you're a talented sewist and they will hold up to your life, and even if they don't, you have the skills and the knowledge to mend whatever needs mending!
@DammmitDiane
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for going into such thoughtful detail for every piece of your dress. You look so lovely and I learned so much!
@helenedussaussois4879
2 жыл бұрын
I always love to find out that you follow the same beautiful people as I do. Like Rebecca or Shirin. 😊
@kaylynxup
2 жыл бұрын
i can 100% agree- things you put more effort into making tend to get work less because you feel like you need to be careful with it. you put in all that work, and you're just going to wear it to get dirty? what if it stains?? lower effort makes more wearable. (but find the balance of less work to still wearable)
@RosalieJordan
2 жыл бұрын
Please please, wear what you make. We should enjoy the beautiful items we own! If you made a garment for somebody else, you would encourage them to wear it and not "save" it for some magical special occasion, you should encourage yourself to do the same. I am sure you won't look back on your life and be sad that you enjoyed the fruits of your labour!
@ihay472
Жыл бұрын
This gave me an idea for my wardrobe going forward. Dresses being slightly shorter than skirts so that I have more outfits. Might be unnecessary however I've gotten in the habit of wearing multiple layers during cold weather so it seems like a great idea.
@kylieharrison3782
2 жыл бұрын
It's easier to give ourself permission to use our beautiful things if we manipulate our minds. For example, dividing the cost of the garment by the number of times we wear it...also charge ourself fees for storing the garment without wearing it aka giving ourself financial penalty. Also use natural fibre fabrics, for example linen and avoid synthetics or highly 'manufactured' fabrics like cotton. By manufactured I mean requires more human intervention and less environmentally or ecologically friendly treatments. Cotton requires more water and land to grow than linen plus requires more chemical treatments. Also cotton is more easily stained than linen. Cotton fabric also tightens and becomes harsher over time and use whilst linen softens and becomes more supple. Linen is also more durable and longer lasting than cotton.
@Dinuial
2 жыл бұрын
I have one of those chalk markers. Do not recommend. I'm sure something similar could be engineered to work with better construction, but the model readily available is a waste of money and effort.
@sariahd5083
2 жыл бұрын
Your music choice is great for this video. I like it a lot. You are always inspiring when it comes to drafting patterns. That is a bridge that I haven't crossed yet, except with minor adjustments. There is a downside of using a fabric with a large print like that (I love that design, especially with the navy background) is the fussy cutting necessary to make sure that it falls the way that you want it to. I have done several dresses like this over the years and it can prove a problem when you don't have enough yardage to move the pattern pieces exactly where you want them. For example, the unicorn at the top is beheaded. Since it is right up by your face, it draws attention to that.
@RAHMA95
2 жыл бұрын
I love your style. Sometimes i wish you can do something beginner friendly. This is so pretty
@emilyrln
2 жыл бұрын
I bet you could find a quite similar pattern by Simplicity/McCalls/etc, which would give you good step-by-step instructions for how to make it. Once you have more practice, you can take a stab at altering small parts to the pattern to fit you better (sleeve length and fullness, bodice fit, collar shape and width, etc). Good luck!
@liav4102
2 жыл бұрын
My last finished project was a princess seam dress and I do quite love it though the fit is a bit off. I finished it with French seams and then decided it was too sheer without a lining so fitting notes will probably have to be adjusted for next time. But now I’m thinking next time should come sooner rather than later :) it is effortlessly elegant and comfortable
@pete5489
2 жыл бұрын
I've always seen it from the other way - I've invested too much time and effort for it to just collect dust, so it's going to be worn no matter what. And I guess it helps I don't mind handwashing
@coalsparks
2 жыл бұрын
That’s such great insight! Also, that dress is super cute. And if you get too annoyed with the sleeve length I wonder you could fix both the cap and the length by trimming it at the top? At any rate I’m glad you figured out how to alter the sleeve to fit the armscythe. I never can figure it out!
@nicolethompson3782
2 жыл бұрын
I love the fabric you used and want to make a similar dress with the navy version. My problem with seam finishing is that I don’t have an overlock machine so I have to do other types and most often I get annoyed with my sewing machine and just end up hand sewing a lot.
@Chericherry4
2 жыл бұрын
your comments are changing me! My machine is humming today.... so much less pressure.
@asterismos5451
2 жыл бұрын
I think I'm sort of the opposite to you where any incredibly involved and complicated project I do, I feel the need to prove constantly that the time spent was worth it, so I use them at every opportunity. I guess the flip side of that is I find it hard to motivate myself to do costume projects since I know there will be very few chances to wear them.
@carolines2088
2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely dress. You are very talented. And your voice is quite soothing to listen to. Thank you.
@mcomeslast
2 жыл бұрын
Wear them! The old way was one dress for cleaning and morning chores and another when the chicken care is finished. You can’t take them with you. Wear the nice stuff.
@unepommeverte17
2 жыл бұрын
the part about newbies and set in sleeves lol. i'm not a newbie, i do know how to do set in sleeves, but i hate it so i do it the "wrong" way of doing the shoulder seam end to end then the sleeve and side seam as one lol. i feel like it's one of those things like in art- you learn the rules then decide which ones to break. my old sewing teacher also preached the good word of knit and woven interfacing lol. the non-woven felt-looking stuff is awful for clothing, because it doesn't have a grain, so there's no easy curve on the bias and whatnot. if a collar ever gets weird points around the back of the neck, it's because of non-woven interfacing.
@janeahrens572
Жыл бұрын
I agreed about princess lines. Almost if not all women look good in them and they adjust well
@LeoFieTv
2 жыл бұрын
Now that was a Freudian slip if I ever heard one! Beautiful piece. Need to make more princess seam pieces.
@dog2bert
2 жыл бұрын
Are your pattern weights old brake caliper pistons?
@hnoos8006
2 жыл бұрын
You have so beautiful face and hair, god bless what he gave to you ❤️.
@CandycaneLane999
2 жыл бұрын
I love this dress, yours is much more attractive looking then the original
@joanramsey4002
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I thought so too.
@orangecouch
2 жыл бұрын
A little Freudian slip about that zipper? LOL
@Sewingistherapy
2 жыл бұрын
Love it and it looks great on you! Erika
@paisley293
2 жыл бұрын
Stinkin' cute on you Mariah! Well done!!
@thundersky7457
2 жыл бұрын
Um now I have to buy this fabric!
@pwhite2579
2 жыл бұрын
41 bucks by you but a guess as to how much off the rack it might be?
@UnderOrange
2 жыл бұрын
I already commented on Instagram but I'll comment here too, lol. Love this dress and you've definitely got me excited to try out the princess seam again (I've always loved how they look, but they can be intimidating!) I was also thinking about why your first draft fit may have been so different from your dart block and I suspect in addition to what you pointed out, contour lines may have been at play? I really love researching contour lines because it is so helpful in fixing gaping necklines but thought it could be related to this too? Eh, who knows! Anyway thank you again for such a fun project video. ❤️
@sparkydoodle96
2 жыл бұрын
i have to say, the freudian slip took me out
@debcarroll8192
2 жыл бұрын
I love how it looks with your Emma shoes!
@user-qp6lj6gu7s
2 жыл бұрын
"Surged away the nasty" perfect
@bellaadoraa
2 жыл бұрын
i really love the pictures this time~!
@اسماء-د1ر
2 жыл бұрын
Finalllyyyyyyyyyyyyy🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳thank youuuuy
@CM-xn6xc
2 жыл бұрын
This dress is so "you"! It is very cute.
@audriscarborough9309
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on learning to let go of absolute( perception) of perfection. I say perception, because I think this was just as well done, just in a different amount of hand work and the amounts of your skill set used. You are so incredibly skilled in you pattern making, and sewing methods. Letting go a bit and using, what most of us consider skilled methods, was good for you and helpful for myself, and I hope many others. I know how hard it is to let go, even a bit! I am like that with my art and school work. Anyhow, my goodness did that dress turn out lovely! I love the design of your material. I have been really drawn to that type of design , is it called fairy tale - old world design? I have noticed it in needlepoint, painting, drawing.... I have a question that I feel is silly and I should know the answer, but obviously I don't. If I'm not making a princess style from a pattern I have made and I am looking for a silhouette like the dress you made. Would it be called a princess dress in a sewing store pattern description ? Does my question even make sense? I love the no waistline and beautiful way it drapes and the way it can fit a larger bust. I truly enjoyed watching you make this dress! I always learn so much from you. I have said this before, thank you for teaching the drafting and creating of patterns and for sharing them and your incredible knowledge! You are a wonderful person and I appreciate you. With happiness, Audri
@tajeemcmuffin
2 жыл бұрын
Princess- seam is the first, well, official pattern i have ever learned and I love it. It fits really well, it is comfortable and it is easy to construct or change up in case i mess up while sewing. I like fitting clothes so i base pretty much everything on it. Great job with the video, the dress is beautiful!
@BritInvLvr
2 жыл бұрын
Very cute dress. I appreciate your skill in patterning. I think you should remake the dress without collar and sleeves for warmer weather.
@Elin.Noller
2 жыл бұрын
I have a question regarding seam allowance, why add so much of it only to cut it off later? It seems like a waste to me.
@MariahPattie
2 жыл бұрын
It tends to get roughed up while handling, pinning, sewing, especially if it’s a silky or fine fabric. This way you aren’t trying to sew close to a frayed edge, then when you trim it just before finishing you have a nice clean edge that you are tucking away.
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