1950's Floral dress : Following V2960 : Pattern Review & Vlog

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Pattern: voguepatterns.mccall.com/v2960
Previous Vogue sewing video: • 1950's Monkey Dress ☆ ...
Fabric was from: fabricmartfabrics.com
Buttons, interfacing & notions were from Jo-anns
Tiny ironing board was $5 at walmart
Earrings are from the 80's
Mermaid prints in background are from Gemini H
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I received the pattern free of charge from McCalls. I was not paid or encouraged to promote it nor to I profit from sales.
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About me:
My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.
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@maggiemullins7231 6 жыл бұрын

I am oh sooooo many years older than you. I’ve just started watching your videos. I am so amazed that I have no words to tell you, at the level of your skills and creativity. I did hear you say in one of your videos, that you have not been to college or design school. I know you must be very young and I can only imagine what the future holds for you. Your creations are so beautiful and you wear them so well. You are a beautiful and talented young woman. Do not let any “perceived “ failures hold you back or dampen your spirits.

@needleweave8881 4 жыл бұрын

What warm words! if you have a daughter, she's definitely lucky.

@lurkingsmurf4120 4 жыл бұрын

This is so sweet🥰🥰🥺

@bananasmatter1321 4 жыл бұрын

The best part of sewing channels is seeing sweet grandmas everywhere inspiring all of us. Thank you so much ;.;

@averylaura8399 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a sweet comment!

@aloyannce3695 3 жыл бұрын

Awww 🥺💕

@AdirondackRuby 6 жыл бұрын

Running out of bobbin thread is SO annoying, especially when you don't notice and have been removing pins as you go and then you see that you were basically sewing air for the last half yard! Such a gorgeous dress. You look like the embodiement of Spring.

@annapettit8045 6 жыл бұрын

RubyLovesRocket I've been screeching at my machine for weeks because I'm back into sewing projects - WHY can't it beep or stop or something??

@frankiereid3335 6 жыл бұрын

LOL i thought I was the only one that did this... LOL again....

@AdirondackRuby 6 жыл бұрын

I think some of the new (and very expensive!) high tech sewing machines do have a bobbin warning system. Like, it somehow keeps track and warns you when you have 20% of the bobbin left and stuff. But really!

@Dani-si3py 6 жыл бұрын

RubyLovesRocket agreed! I did the same thing when sewing my son's Halloween costume last year. Got several feet along a seam before I realized that the bobbin was empty. The worst!

@Sparky-dr1ii 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. That happened once to my grandmother. One time she was sewing something and found out that she sewed with the wrong color bobbin thread after she got done.

@Deavertex 6 жыл бұрын

My wife has trained me to call all Vogue patterns "vague" patterns. Seems like you were having that experience too.

@ironicallyxiconic 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love consistency 🤣 consistently inconsistent, that is 🤷🏻‍♀️😂😂😂

@impalamama7302 3 жыл бұрын

My when I was a young working adult and college student in late 70s I had my mother make me some clothes....mostly pants and skirts as being tall and skinny it was impossible to find them long enough to fit. While I loved the look and fit of Vogue patterns my mother DESPISED working with them.

@omniscient.nescience 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be using this from now on! I usually find myself writing my own little list of instructions. Even the modern ones, which as a rule with most companies, assume less knowledge of sewing, seem to assume omniscience. A good example of this is when I was making my prom dress and the pattern straight up didn't tell me how the buttons were supposed to close the dress. I eventually figured out through careful scrutiny of the diagrams that it was supposed to use loops, but there was no information that they even existed, let alone when or how they were to go into the dress.

@charlottesmith4850 3 жыл бұрын

Vogue is not as vague as they used to be.

@LauraCourtneyette 3 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@aeolia80 6 жыл бұрын

when I used to work as a costume rental coordinator, and we'd get vintage garments from costume houses in LA and NY, one thing I noticed for sleeves like this is they have these strap loops on the inside that loop and snap around onto your bra strap. You could try that to have them to stay on.

@werelemur1138 6 жыл бұрын

The technical term is bra strap guards. The most recent issue of Seamwork magazine had a tutorial for a couple of different ways of making them, either using ribbon or basically crocheting a length of slip stitches with sewing thread, but I'm sure there are more tutorials floating around out there.

@Tina06019 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent point! I sew these into my tank tops, even those made with wide straps (LLBean and Lands' End) designed to keep your bra straps covered.

@davidhutchison3343 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen these in heaps of vintage dresses. Unlike today, it was considered uncouth to show your bra strap. I've used these in some vintage costumes I've made, as bra straps don't belong in a vintage (1870's) look.

@shric-shriccc134 5 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant.

@zahre_mar 5 жыл бұрын

It's still uncouth and will never be appropriate unless the bra is the star of the outfit and worn under something sheer.

@rtblade4 4 жыл бұрын

I made my mother a dress using a Vogue pattern. That dress was so complicated and way to advanced for someone (me) who had never sewn before! I think it took me seven years to finish it😂. It turned out beautiful

@thordisegoid 6 жыл бұрын

My grandmother had similar dresses when she was young, She sewed bands in her sleeves to hold the bra straps in place which helped keep the sleeves in place. My grandmother also sew elastic in the back of her dresses to keep it shut. Since my grandmother was poor, all her dresses were one solid color. The dress suits you very well and I hope you do more like this buttonholes, they are very interesting.

@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 Жыл бұрын

I didn't realized solid was cheaper back in the day

@yupyup1562 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Vogue patterns are definitely not 'beginner' patterns. I remember one vogue shirt pattern I made where the instructions literally said to "assemble the collar and attach to the neckline." That was it for instructions on the collar. Luckily, I was an experienced garment sewer at the time so I was able to figure it out, but I will never forget how much they just expected the home sewer to know.

@shayelea 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve just learned to avoid garments with “designated boob room.” Never fits. Years ago I was in a Jane Austen play and volunteered to make my own costume. I noticed that the bust area of the Empire waist dress was NEVER going to fit (it was laughably small) and was able to figure out how to fix it - I didn’t even know what a full bust adjustment was at the time, but what I did looked just fine. I was the only one who was so lucky, however! Everyone who had a full bust and had their costumes made by someone else ended up with the waistband cutting across their nipples. A couple years later I was in another Austen play and warned the costumer about my experience - she snapped at me that she knew what she was doing...sure enough, everyone had the waistband cutting across their nipples!

@kindredcreativecorner6927 Жыл бұрын

@Shaye Eller..ok, you had me laughing. I just experienced the same at my own hand. I knew I should have done an FBA and adjusted for a longer torso being 6ft tall. Well the optimistic me got in the way of logical me and the top of the waistband is just under my nipples😁.

@shayelea Жыл бұрын

@@kindredcreativecorner6927 the struggle is real!

@kindredcreativecorner6927 Жыл бұрын

@@shayelea for sure

@MsCathy42 5 жыл бұрын

The dress is beautiful and so are you. My mother used to sew all our family clothes including coats. 1950's had real style.

@carolempluckrose778 4 жыл бұрын

Angela dear, don't ever let anyone make you feel that they consider you to be a disappointment. I am more than 3 times your age and you are a highly talented young lady. Believe in yourself, many people here believe in you. Vogue patterns - for a course I chose 1950's pattern. Everyone else was told, " Don't go for something that Carole has chosen! ". Anyway I decided to 'adjust' the whole thing. The whole of the straps and neck was redesigned. The neck piece became a one piece and the side closing became a full side opening with zip. In went a full waist tape with its own closing. The lining was heavy cotton because that matches the top fabric. I have a Mum who taught adults to see working for Singer, so to get any àpproval was not expected. She absolutely adored it!!!!! Just believe in yourself and the world will be!I've in you. I promise

@BratBustersParenting 6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have the patience to make the bodice 3 times which is why I never end up with perfectly fitted garments. Great job!

@Dani-si3py 6 жыл бұрын

BratBusters Parenting same! I run low on patience. But the finished project is so rewarding

@davidhutchison3343 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. My costumes end up looking a bit rough on the inside, if I have to modify them, but the outside looks ok. You can get away with a lot when you sew costumes 😊

@SirenaSpades 5 жыл бұрын

It's called alterations ;)

@camilledammasch3648 3 ай бұрын

At least you know where you're going wrong then

@YT4Me57 4 жыл бұрын

My mom was in her 20s in the early 1950s, and she sewed a lot of her dresses; until I came along in the middle of the decade (LOL). Your dress came out beautifully, despite the struggles with the pattern and sizing. It's a dress I would wear without hesitation.

@pipr5070 5 жыл бұрын

I tried a vogue pattern once. Never again, I think it’s for experienced and educated seamstresses like yourself. Love the dress, it suits you.

@kerryhorwitz4093 4 жыл бұрын

I was so impressed with your honesty. Some KZfaqrs make it seem they have a perfect creative journey from beginning to end of a project. This makes me feel I must be very dumb for struggling. You've given me some confidence back. Thank you.

@vikkizoo1 6 жыл бұрын

I am 51 and have been sewing since I was 7. I often find patterns confusing because I have my own methods and habits. I have a huge selection of vintage patterns that I inherited from my Nana and actually find them easier because methods are left up to the skill level of the user. I do have a modern pattern of a 1940's dress that I am going to sew. I have read through the instructions several times, in preparation, and will try to follow step by step when I construct it. I want to use a plaid for it but I think my first try will be an all over non-directional print. My little fails always come when I use my own brain instead of giving into the wisdom of the pattern instructions in front of me. I love that you leave your frustrations and missteps in your videos because even the most experienced sewist struggle. (Side note: The color of your mockup looked beautiful on you.)

@celesteadeanes4478 5 жыл бұрын

vikki davina excuse me...will you pleases recommend the easiest pattern possible to make a dress like these? I’m not very experienced but would so like to wear

@averagefemale3731 4 жыл бұрын

@@celesteadeanes4478 check out Q2Han channel. It's not vintage dresses but they teach pattern making in detail so after watching a few of their videos, you'll be able to make a pattern for anything yourself :)

@TonyaC 4 жыл бұрын

It’s so reassuring that someone as talented and experienced as you has some trouble with patterns. My absolute beginner status might not get super frustrated next time

@patriciavanatta5193 3 жыл бұрын

Her nervousness in the beginning was adorable.. Such a perfectionist though.. She needs to realize that the small imperfections, are what makes it perfect!!! You Go Girl!!!

@starababa1985 Жыл бұрын

That floral pattern makes your skin look radiant! So flattering!

@1949chefjojo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You have a skill to teach the next generation. Worth it!!!

@stacey738 6 жыл бұрын

I don't sew vintage clothing, but I do sew my own modern clothes, and it's always so inspiring to watch someone sew so much more meticulously than myself. I've realised I can be really sloppy in my sewing in places and it's really encouraging to see your sewing techniques. It makes me want to be more precise and careful with my sewing too!

@christiegrrl 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found this pattern at my local fabric store on sale for $1. I was super excited to see that you made this pattern! I was worried that the one I got might be too small but you've given me hope that it might actually work. 🙂 Those buttonholes look like a pain to make but it's such a pretty dress!

@sharonhughes588 6 жыл бұрын

You look like it was "made for you"! LOL That is a darling dress, and you look perfect in it! The colors are so nice with your coloring.....really nice!

@queenconvertible 6 жыл бұрын

You know, you have a really unique way of teaching. I like how you are able to make mistakes on camera. On cooking that was part of Julia Childs method, she made mistakes on camera and rolled with the punches to show that things do happen, and that things do not always happen right the first time. To me, that is a gift. I do like Sewing with Nancy (RIP now), and Susan Kajhie, and have resspect for their knowledge, but they would seem embarassed or shamed if they didn't create perfect resluts. That is not what this craft, or any is always about! So be proud of your real represntation of a real life bodytype and a real life approach to sewing and patterns! Bravo!

@belindacoba5158 6 жыл бұрын

TheSpiritOf76 Yes, I do admire that! Is so disappointing when trying something and not getting done without mistakes and you look at the tutorial and discourages when the teacher doesn't make any mistakes, is very overwhelming and makes you want to quit all the way,. So I love this teaching method too!

@LEOLEO-mg5cl 5 жыл бұрын

I think Nancy and Susan Kajhie were/are trained professionals. They were embarrassed by mistakes in technique because they were/are suppose to be experts. The woman in this video and Julia childs just really enjoy their craft and want to show others.

@cmkristi 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed that you don't give up if you make mistakes like that. But in the end it was totally worth it. The dress was stunning on you!

@4odyssey645 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, I purchased similar patterns in August of 2019 at a Philadelphia Flea Market, because I have a desire to dress in vintage attire. I truly miss the classic and elegant look that both my grandmother, mother and myself wore in the 60's. I woke up to this wonderful gem and memory on my feed as a confirmation that I chose well. Thank you for your video!

@AngelaClaytonCostumery 6 жыл бұрын

In this video I get outsmarted by the button placement and wear a very flat petticoat because I'm a disappointment to my family (and my other one has been eaten by my closet, apparently). ALSO I realized when reviewing footage that the bodice still gapes in the back. I'm going to take that in further which might help with the straps! EDIT: To clarify since I've seen some confusion, (as far as I know) this is a MODERN pattern based on a vintage dress. It is not a vintage pattern from the 50;s.

@charlessoutherton8946 6 жыл бұрын

my greats fear of sewing is fabric bound button holes, i always detour to make embroidered button holes alos my one big dread about the world of sewing is drafting sleeve patterns, not just the basic sleeve but any sleeve in general

@Sparky-dr1ii 6 жыл бұрын

Try finding dress clothes for a big chest. If I had your talent I would be making my own clothes.

@NicoleCChoque 6 жыл бұрын

You are by no means a disappointment. 😊 You are a creative designer with a fun imaginative style. 😎 I really enjoy your videos, and seeing what beautiful projects you're working on. 👩‍🎨#ArtistWithFabric 🙂

@jesusisthelord2008 6 жыл бұрын

Angela Clayton you are not a disappointment to your family or to your fans. You are a darling young lady with talent extraordinaire beyond your years. We as fans are extremely proud of you. Chin up God bless and keep going. 💛💎🙏💞💐

@celestialskye1 6 жыл бұрын

Angela Clayton Put in two small darts in the back of the dress ~ most 50's dresses had these to make a more tailored fit. Hope this helps 💐

@emmacantcomeupwithacreativ7506 6 жыл бұрын

You're living my dream. I would ADORE having a room completely dedicated to something so cool and niche, like dressmaking, etc. like you do. And what you do is lovely and wonderful, you're so good at it. But I don't really have a niche thing. I sometimes doodle, but I'm no artist. I dabble in writing, but not like I used to because I feel like my work isn't worth it and I feel like I'm not even very good. (also often times I lose inspiration for what I'm writing quickly.) Sigh. Anyways, it's really cool to see you do this and stuff, it gives me something to strive for haha Also this dress looks *amazing* on you!!

@bigred9428 5 жыл бұрын

Emma can't come up with a creative username , Well, I am a jack of all trades, but master of none, and my house is filled with unfinished and potential projects. What you have to do is learn how to cop the "I meant to do that because it is so much more creative than all the bourgeois trash out there" attitude, and you'll feel much better about what you produce -- only don't take it too far.

@3sky585 4 жыл бұрын

@NissyIsTheShit 6 жыл бұрын

How dare you post this today?!?! 😭😭😭😭 I just made this dress last weekend but had trouble with the instructions (it was my first dress ever) and I could not find a single KZfaq video that covered this pattern!

@wintermcqueen6933 6 жыл бұрын

Denisse Sokol how ironic 😂

@llamafromspace 6 жыл бұрын

Aww that's rough, especially as it sounds like the instructions were complicated

@missbrittain8853 6 жыл бұрын

Gosh maybe try some modern dress patterns in a retro style as a vintage pattern is more advanced dressmaking. I've been making my dresses for years and wouldn't attempt this one.

@cassiehall479 6 жыл бұрын

Denisse Sokol agreed with others vogue patterns are notorious for being difficult even when they say easy. Good on you for tackling this as your first dress. How did you go with the bound button holes, I had some trouble with them being small and fiddly, but I'd done double welt pockets before which is the same but bigger.

@davidhutchison3343 5 жыл бұрын

Vogue have great patterns, but horrible instructions.

@adamsransom 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like this is a little off-topic, but I love the way you matched your eyeshadow and earrings to the blue flowers in the dress. I have a few Vintage Vogue patterns in my 'to do' pile, so this vid was really conveniently timed for me - I already know from following your work how important mockups are, but seeing some of the struggles you had with this dress has me thinking that I should do a full mock up with my dresses just so I can make sure everything comes together as it should. Also, I've been stalled on a blouse because my 1-step buttonhole is being a nightmare - you've reminded me that other ways of doing buttonholes exist! I'll be playing around with some of the vintage techniques tomorrow to see if any of them will work for this project...

@LMB925 6 жыл бұрын

I really love these videos. I'm just a beginner, and although no where near doing something like this, the detail explanations and general process are so helpful. The little bits that I think a lot of people would leave out are much appreciated. Like the comment on not following the directions on laying out the pattern as that would cause one side to be upside down. I'm very literal and would have followed the directions without thinking, and been very upset when I realized what happened.

@mmelafimee7542 5 жыл бұрын

I screamed when you cut the paper pattern. I usually copy my pattern size onto parchment paper then cut that onto the fabric..... Anyway You are amazing and inspiring!

@dees3179 5 жыл бұрын

I try to cut underneath so I can reuse the pattern when I inevitably screw up the fitting and have to do it all again. Your idea if transfering it sounds like the cutting at least would be easier. Must give it a go. Although the luxury of hacking into the original is very tempting. Might enjoy it more! But my fitting would if course be even worse than normal. Why is it so hard?!

@thatonegirlfrank5639 4 жыл бұрын

Lol same! I always save my patterns.

@thatonegirlfrank5639 4 жыл бұрын

I save using chalk paper

@janeway4eva 5 жыл бұрын

When you tried on the mock bodice I was thinking that it would make a lovely top on its own if you finished the bottom edge and obviously used a different fabric the shape of the top went really well with the pants you was wearing

@InaZeaAnaZazi 4 жыл бұрын

looking at the first shoulder-assembly at ~19:39 : with something that has a separated front or back panel, i.e. a buttoned front or a zippered back (you'd add the zipper after, very important), the nicest way to do a sleeveless lining I found was to not sew the side-seams before adding the lining, but sewing the shoulder seams, then sewing all the curved seams, turn the garment inside out through the shoulders, and then doing up the side seams. I recently did that on a sleeveless wrap dress with a fully lined bodice and it's so nice to have the nice shoulder seams ... which is what has always been my problem with sleeveless lined bodices, because when I do it the "sew side seams, add facing, turn, sew shoulder seams" way, I always end up with ugly shoulder seams (and a fit, because so much time and energy for something to end up looking ugly) ... and I feel like the "sew shoulder seams, add lining to bodice, turn through shoulders, sew side seams" way should work for a facing, too? I found that idea for doing the shoulder somewhere on pinterest and after failing a few times (because I conveniently forgot to not do up the side seams), then succeeding, I don't think I'd ever had a nicer shoulder seam ... but that could be me sucking at shoulder seams :D

@gummibear1735 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I've made this dress twice and am making it for a friend now. You can sew ribbons into the straps with snaps so your bra can secure them in place. It works well. Don't trim the length of the straps, it cuts out the room you need around the armpit and raises the bust line. And trimming the back to match your body curve was spot on

@cherylrayes8015 Жыл бұрын

Loved watching this pattern come to life. I think youll find those straps were worn down across the shoulders where they tend to sit if not pinned to your bra and the girls wore strapless bras so it wasnt an issue. 🙂 you certainly have the right figure to show off these lovely dresses. I have to say, its great to see so many young women making their dresses again. Well done

@Nevturiel 5 жыл бұрын

The fit and colors of the dress are really flattering on you!

@planetavenue9279 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Angela, this was my fourth dress I ever made, with only self taught KZfaq lessons on how to sew. Needless to say it was such a tricky and completely complicated pattern to read for sure! I’m so very happy you created this dress because for the longest time I was stuck on the buttons (never sewn a buttonhole before this dress...) I eventually figured it out by hours long research on ‘how to’ vids lol!

@SmittenKitten. 6 жыл бұрын

So.... I'm a quilter, and have done very little (VERY LITTLE) garment sewing, and this looks terrifying to me. I want to cry! A gf of mine (also a quilter) makes these elaborate period gowns, and they're crazy stunning. I'd be scared to try to make a simple summer dress. This appears to be some sort of witchcraft voodoo magic...

@werelemur1138 6 жыл бұрын

I'm the exact opposite; I've been making clothes since I was a kid, but quilting? All those tiny pieces that have to fit together so perfectly? Yikes!

@SmittenKitten. 6 жыл бұрын

Aww, that's so sweet of you to say! I believe you'd be able to jump into quilting FAR MORE EASILY than I would be able to jump into a vintage Vogue pattern! Haha!

@jaspersgrimoire 6 жыл бұрын

If you like the aesthetic of the 50’s/want to do something similar, I’d recommend vogue pattern 8788 for a more beginner in garments. It’s a reasonably simple pattern to make and to alter, as long as you know how a back-wrap dress operates. Most of bodice edges are bound in bias tape, too, instead of having a facing, which makes it a lot easier.

@SmittenKitten. 6 жыл бұрын

Scout - Thank you!!

@jaspersgrimoire 6 жыл бұрын

SmittenKitten No problem! You’ll have to post here when you finish it! Just a pro tip: baste the princess seams in. Curves are finicky, and it’s 900x easier to just baste it to make sure it doesn’t pucker or gather.

@0ona 6 жыл бұрын

I just spent $70 on fusible interfacing. worth it! there's a big difference between cheap and expensive ones

@hemrainsford6920 5 жыл бұрын

You keep saying things like it's not very good, its misplaced in places and all I'm thinking you made an amazing dress that I know I never could on my first try! Give yourself more credit and be proud! Its gorgeous!

@suecox2308 5 жыл бұрын

The fabric is a lovely choice fr the dress and the dress fits you beautifully . Sewing small loops of ribbon with snap fasteners at the ends to close around your bra strap would solve the problem of the drooping cap sleeves.

@sequillawilliams8809 4 жыл бұрын

I love the little bit where you went shopping in your sewing room for all the materials I literally have a room stocked with everything a mixed media crafting store would have and I rarely go to the store I shop in my room 😁

@OddlyElly 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this dress! It's in the next in my dresses to make and I'm in the middle of a vintage Butterick right now. Your videos make me want to sew so badly. I'm really enjoying the 'sewing through the decades' series - it's fascinating to see the changes in patterning. Love your stuff, keep it up!

@toryjaeger8557 6 жыл бұрын

I’m working on this dress right now and you have no clue how helpful this video is thank you so much !!

@Diniecita 6 жыл бұрын

First, this dress is super cute and you did a great job making it! Addressing the straps not staying up. You have a bit of gaping in the back, which is supposed to pull the straps tighter on your body. If you have the back gaping (which is really hard to fix without multiple toiles) it is going to affect your step/sleeves for a dress like this.

@celestialskye1 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that the shoulder stapes are supposed to be slightly off the shoulder ~ but not way down ~ to "Hug" them. I think if you put in a small 'dart' to make them Snug you'll feel better. It's really in the style ofa Brigitte Bardot dresses she used to wear in the 50's early 60's. Job well done 👏

@amandachampion5793 6 жыл бұрын

You picked a gorgeous fabric that looks cloud-like (AKA dreamy) with this dress. Keep going; your stuff is great.

@billieblackbear4190 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve made this dress and others from the vintage section in the Vogue pattern catalog. The dresses always needed some tweaking but they have been amazing furnished dresses. This includes making a wedding dress. Love your videos btw

@rosiegutierrez6907 5 жыл бұрын

This dress is adorable, fabric is perfect, the cap sleeve looks great off the shoulder it was the style inthe 50's as well..geat job 💖

@Lunsism 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! You are so skilled! Just a tip, though: grosgrain is pronounced "grow-grain" rather than "groSS-grain" The s is silent! Now I'm off to check out your other videos!

@AngelaClaytonCostumery 6 жыл бұрын

Ugh. Silent letters are the bane of my existence. Thanks for the correction!

@katphyre 6 жыл бұрын

Those crazy French and their silent letters. I never will understand them. Grosgrain is actually from a 16th century word for "coarse grain" which makes sense when you know what grosgrain ribbon is.

@michellesoomro7946 6 жыл бұрын

katphyre pretty much the only thing I could correct Angela about is her pronunciation. Her sewing skills are so impressive for such a young person. I’m such an amateur relatively. At 52!

@AdirondackRuby 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, they are the worst! LOL!

@katphyre 6 жыл бұрын

Michelle Soomro She is very talented. And I like how she let's us see the good, the bad and the ugly when she's working on things. My projects tend to have a lot of bad and ugly and I don't think I'd show them off to anyone.

@kljlee9187 6 жыл бұрын

This video is a perfect example why I keep coming back to your channel, both here and on Patreon. I love sewing vintage style clothes for myself and I have been procrastinating over this pattern for a while now. Now I have your review and insight to go on, I feel much more confident to make a start on my dress. Many thanks for such an honest and clear review.

@SewingwithElle 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy that you challenge yourself and your skills. You seem to always be willing to grow and develop techniques. This is truly your passion.

@xoxotinkahxoxo 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you keep going with the pieces as you are sewing instead of cutting the thread after each one lol... I know it’s so simple but I never seen that done before or thought to do that myself now I know a way that I won’t have to constantly rethread my needle lol

@cihunter4986 2 жыл бұрын

I had to go onto a bound button hole tutorial to actually see exactly what this pattern wanted me to do. You have to under stitch the little cut away areas to the bottom of the square that creates the button holes to hold it in place, not turn it in. But the instructions weren't that clear. Plus the problem with the shoulder straps slipping off your shoulders can be solved by either using a safety pin that you slide your bra strap through and close pinned inside the shoulder strap, or simply sew in a little piece of tape or ribbon at one end and add snaps at the other and again slide your bra strap through it and it holds it neatly onto your outer shoulders by using your bra straps as an anchor. If I hadn't seen your struggles with these issues I would not have known to look up more information about them and probably ended up with a half finished garment on the rejects pile. So this video was much more helpful than you could possibly imagine because without your honesty about the instructions being unclear I wouldn't have known to do a bit more research before I attempted it myself. My only sadness is I can't get that beautiful pink and blue flowery patterned fabric here in the UK so I had to opt for little blue flowers on a white background instead, which worked, but I prefer the fabric you used and that matches the one on the picture on the front of the pattern envelope.

@7spiritualcompass706 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fashions from the 50's, especially the dresses. You're such an inspiration. ♥️👍

@River2500 6 жыл бұрын

I love the dress! Thank you for all the details, problems and fixes you shared (and on all your videos!). It really helps me on my journey to become better at sewing!

@jlynn2724 5 жыл бұрын

My bobbin thread always runs out 6" from the end of the last seam of the project. Always.

@poephila 6 жыл бұрын

This turned out looking so nice! It fits your silouhette perfectly. I also prefer this type of fitting as opposed to the boxier 1920's (or even today's) style!

@eavesdroppin1 4 жыл бұрын

The dress is adorable on you! I never had a machine that created a decent button hole and I tried making those on your dress with less success than you. Very frustrating. I think the finished look is wonderful. I sewed my own clothing for many years and found that in time I was able to put together and finish a garment using methods that were successful for me, but not necessarily according to everything in the instructions.

@joycewilliams5231 4 жыл бұрын

Angela im from the uk as a child i always loved my mams 50s fashion yes i was a child in the 50s i love the fashion from this decade

@Hazie14497 6 жыл бұрын

This excited me so much; I adapted and made this pattern for my Textiles GCSE, and added a dotted lace overskirt with adaptations for a zip! I'm in love with the fabric and buttons you chose

@Itsamycherington 5 жыл бұрын

Jealous! We had to make patterns from scratch when I did GCSE Textiles, so time consuming! 😩

@dudebro2282 6 жыл бұрын

**That moment when your ironing board cover doesn’t match your aesthetic**

@miguelmarquez4192 5 жыл бұрын

I use that board from wallyworld!

@adamtallman8025 5 жыл бұрын

Make a new cover!

@cerachaos 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@linnyw1072 3 жыл бұрын

The floral fabric is gorgeous

@tinafisher 6 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh, it is beautiful, and YOU look fantastic in this, this is definately YOUR style (IMO), I love the material, the buttons are perfect, and thanks so much much for showing us the mistakes, it helps us newbee's.

@emilyblack7342 4 жыл бұрын

I love the color schemes/framing in this video. It’s so vintage floral pretty!

@msssmouse 6 жыл бұрын

I love the fabric omg

@llamafromspace 6 жыл бұрын

Ashlynn Galvan hmm it's not a pattern I enjoy but glad it's just me

@Fucoc 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@tracieeaton1082 6 жыл бұрын

I love this dress on you, it is gorgeous.

@yahoo.com07 6 жыл бұрын

It's just beautiful! the fabric is so lovely! You always do such a terrific job on your videos! Thank you sew much!

@Dani-si3py 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this! I have this same pattern stored away somewhere. Have been putting it off for two years now. Was waiting until I got my post pregnancy body back to shape. Now I'm excited to try this one! Thanks for the video

@TiffanyDesign 6 жыл бұрын

HOW did I never think of this before, cutting out BOTH the pattern AND the twill fabric at the same time. This is going to save me SO much time as normally I painstakingly cut out the pattern first and then cut out the twill and then AGAIN cut out the actual fabric. so much cutting. You're a very clever lady Angela

@ekbutterflyink 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this dress!!! I’ve been searching for a video on this dress for years now and haven’t seen a single one till now!!! 😍🙌

@amandadoverspike2949 3 жыл бұрын

Cute dress, also I'm obsessed with that pony shelf.

@kathywalden4788 5 жыл бұрын

Adorable. I use to sew like you, back in the day. Wish i had your energy. Keep it up. Love your videos.

@Hannah-nl5qq 6 жыл бұрын

I always watch your videos shortly after they go up, but I'm so glad to see this one. I am typically a pattern size 12, but I am a very narrow shouldered person with a DDD bust, I actually just picked up this pattern the other day with the intent of making it soon, so glad you uploaded this! I'm sure it will save me lots of frustration. Also, the colors of the dress are beautiful and go nicely with your fair skin, the dress is so flattering on you, I'm always amazed at how talented you are and how good you look in everything you make.

@alyssalindsey4364 6 жыл бұрын

Wow you did an amazing job! This video was very enjoyable to watch thank you so much for posting!

@SparklyRazor 6 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely in love with the print on the dress. It looks very cute on you!

@reneemeyers6251 6 жыл бұрын

Oh! That fabric. I'm so in love

@aimster2084 6 жыл бұрын

Gah! You have so much stuff! Button, ribbon, fabric overload. I love it. I'm officially jealous. :)

@emoooooly7350 6 жыл бұрын

This fabric really compliments your skin! And the dress looks great on you. Also love the video, you did a fab job editing it.

@susancushley1545 6 жыл бұрын

I love the style of the dress and the fabric you chose.

@karensimon876 4 жыл бұрын

Angela, that dress is just stunning and you look beautiful in it! Well done!

@hannahblakeney 6 жыл бұрын

I love the editing in this one, Angela. Great job!

@DLRyoung 5 жыл бұрын

I think you so much for your review and pointing out how you did this. I’m really new at this and never thought of using a mock up. It’s frightening how my last top turned out I ended up tossing the entire thing into a scrap. I wouldn’t even dream of buttons just yet, I did try a zipper and after working with that for a day it turned out well. Just so many processes they don’t walk you through properly. Thanks again

@AlanDaviesGirl 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a complete beginner sewer and I love your videos!! (Also your pink nail varnish is super cute!)

@JulianaCook 6 жыл бұрын

I have this dress and I’ve loved it for years!

@LadybugLaneSoaps 5 жыл бұрын

What a darling dress and you look great in a new vintage wear! Love the soft color of the material.

@michellechiang1683 4 жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing this pattern for a while so SUPER EXCITED to watch this!!!

@naomioneil1308 5 жыл бұрын

oh I know this pattern! My mom made my graduation dress and it was with this pattern. I think we had the same problem with it gaping in the back and the straps not staying up

@winstonchaychel 6 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how their paper tissue patterns haven't changed much! That being said, I learned later on to transfer all my paper tissue patterns to other paper, just in case I want those other sizes

@AncestralCraeft 6 жыл бұрын

A tip for people using sewing patterns, if you want to use the pattern multiple times and might want to make a different size, trace the pattern with cheap baking paper instead of cutting the original pattern, that way it stays intact! 😊

@lauraaaa2010 6 жыл бұрын

Love your makeup! Bold, beautiful, and blue!

@jenniferg2771 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like the shoulder seam is flat like a strap. In order for it to look like the pattern envelope, I think it should curve down into the armhole. Yo could add a bit of elastic to the arms legs edge of f the strap, and as a previous commenter mentioned, lingerie straps would do the same thing as the pinning to your brastraps. After working in the clothing industry, I can honestly say that there isn't enough garment testing happening and extrapolate that that likely applies to purchased patterns as well. I love your videos, and am glad you show your process warts and all so newer sewists don't need to think whatever goes wring is their fault. Thank you for doing these!

@biulius91 6 жыл бұрын

I find your channel fascinating

@DaffneKarina 6 жыл бұрын

The dress looks gorgeous!

@suzychartier6379 4 жыл бұрын

I love Vogue patterns, I buy nothing else. Easy to follow and always true to size.

@veecouture8202 5 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to know that i am not the only one who has struggles when creating garments. Especially when following patterns

@hankaustin7091 5 жыл бұрын

What BEAUTIFUL dress and you looking amazing in it, you wear it VERY well ! Great job overall!!

@aema5124 4 ай бұрын

Vogue patters produce such beautiful garments! My mother sewed with Vogue, and made beautiful wedding dresses and matron of honor dresses! 👗 👗👗 l cannot sew with Vogue, too complicated, in my opinion! Thank you so much for posting this video!!!