"Vintage" 90s. Way to make a person feel ancient, McCalls.

I am so happy for a long video, not a short...I enjoy visiting with you...I think you are a lovely woman and a credit to your mama's raising....I would be proud to call you daughter...

Please do more long videos! It’s fun to sew to while you are sewing 😄❤

You should feel proud of your relationship with your body being such that you can announce your measurements! Your measurements are great. No matter what size you are. It's just data. It's just information about how much fabric to use. ❤❤❤

I wore that dress when I was in my 20s and 30s.a young mom. 😆 🤣 So it's vintage. Because I am 52. And my daughter is 28 now. But what a fun dress. Loves great on you. ❤

I have a beautiful sewing room and really love spending time there, my husband is so proud of me for having my creativity and whenever we go somewhere he always tells everyone that I made the garment I'm wearing I love my sewing room and my husband ❤️ I love how you talk about your husband and your family ❤️❤️❤️ it reminds me of my husband and my love towards him ❤❤❤ I prefer the longer content

I don't value 90s fashion very high, but I'm from Poland and in the 90s we were just regaining our independence after the iron curtain fell. There was a lot of very corolful mismatching clothses, stiff, high waised jeans, very questionable choices :D Having said that, I really love your dress and I wish this is how I remembered people dressing in the 90s :) It's very classy, but looks very comfy and carefree at the same time. I also like the long form of the video. I really appreciate you being so candid and sharing all of the ups and downs of the sewing process, make up on and off, uplifted and frustrated. This is probably not endorsed by KZfaq's algorithm, but this is what makes your videao real and really relatable. All the best to you! Hope the second dress goes smoother ;)

That fabric is going to have great drape….looking forward on finished product

Love the dress, job well done! Totally here for longer videos ❤

I think vintage is anything older than me (I am 49...LOL). Edit: I have never heard an explanation of what vintage means before and it makes so much sense! Love the dress! You did a great job! :)

You know, when I was in college and my work-study job was sewing in the theater's costume shop, we did the vast majority of our sewing on old black Singers. Those ancient machines could only do straight stitches ... but if there was a problem, we could take them apart and fix them ourselves, and they rarely had problems. We had newer machines if we needed more complicated things--sewing on knits, zig-zag, buttonholes, whatever. But the newer machines were more prone to breaking down, and we couldn't fix them ourselves. They don't make sewing machines like they used to!

Thank you so much for sharing your measurements!! I see you on screen & think how beautiful & shapely you are and your measurements are almost exactly the same as mine, (you're even my height!) but I NEVER think of myself that way!! I appreciate your candidness tremendously!

You're so sweet and calming 😭💗 ugh so happy to found a channel I can watch as I sew too 🪡

Loved that this was super chatty, enjoyed "spending time" with you! Thank you for sharing... ❤

22:06 👍brave girl. The next pattern is just exciting!! In the 90s, I wore a lot of elastic waistband pants and long vests. I had nothing tucked in -- as opposed to the 80s where I had everything tucked in. I had a few long velvet dresses, but I had even more bib overalls --that I made. I like watching sewing skills level up. One day, you're new and struggling, and suddenly, like literally the next day, not only can you do things, but you're now Frankensteining a pattern. That is quickly followed by you making major alterations, and now you can draft your own. It's crazy. It happened to me, I've seen it happen to others. It's almost like levelling up in a video game. I can't wait for the next pattern!!! It is pretty. I've never seen that one before. I still wonder what they base the sewing time on.

So sorry for your loss:( sewing is definitely my refuge when life feels out of control (one stitch at a time❤️‍🩹 love that-big hugs to you) It looks like you’re sewing with a rayon challis? I LOVE wearing rayon and sew with it often and every time I work with it I curse myself! It can be really frustrating and things like necklines can really stretch out as it’s handled. Here’s my best tips: it does get easier with practice, but one tip I used once for cutting it was to lay tissue paper down underneath, then lay the fabric on it, then pin pattern though all layers and cut through it all together. You can even keep the tissue pinned on as you sew it and tear it away after. Also iron on stay tape and stay stitching in the seam allowance of the neck before you do anything else with the bodice pieces! Honestly way to challenge yourself-it is NOT easy to work with! I bet the next one will be so cute-can’t wait to see it! As for vintage I begrudgingly admit that 90’s is vintage. 😂

That’s stunning on you. Love it.

As I watch this video, I am working to finish a difficult project that I have spent almost two weeks working on. Like yours, the fabric was incredibly difficult, I had fit issues, and I accidently burnt a hole in the hem (that I stitched three times). I almost threw it away, but I didn't want to quit. I have learned that sewing is definitely a process, and I completed two other projects because I was frustrated. I commend you for seeing it through, despite the struggles. You got this.

Hi Drew, yep, make me feel old girl. I enjoyed the video and I agree, I don't think the dress could be made in 3 hours. That estimation of time cannot have included cutting the fabric etc, it must have been an estimation of just the sewing time - remember how noone could make the walkaway dress between breakfast and lunchtime? However, there was one point where I found myself getting frustrated with you as you were sitting infront of the sewing machine, timeclock running, and chatting! Oh boy, I was so frustrated and kept telling you to keep sewing. Anyway, the dress looks amazing on you and I can't wait to see it remade in a size that fits you. I like the dress so much that I think I may make one for myself. Thanks for a great video.

Well done for persevering and finishing your dress. As I recollect dresses were baggy and we used to wear a crop top or sloppy jumper if the shoulders were loose. I'm trying to remember the shoe styles from the 90s but my memory is a blank which probably means the styles are best left in the past. I do like your YSL heels and what a lovely smile of acheivement at the end. Hope you and your family had an enjoyable 4th July.

Loved this video!

You're doing great! Your measurements are just numbers you use to make your clothes fit better 😊

Thank you for sharing your measurements! You are absolutely beautiful and inspiring.

This is just my second view of your channel. You are a lovely person. So likable. Because you asked for feedback, I do like the voiceovers, which makes the process move along. I am going to suggest not mentioning the amount of time it was taking soooo many times. I found myself fast forwarding a lot. But I love your fabric and pattern choice, and your research on what is vintage. The dress looks really cute on you.

Good job on the dress! It looks perfect for summer!

God bless you girl ❤ thanks for being real.

Loving this...work style. everything. I started laughing when you said, "no mock up." I was like nooooo but you are doing great. Watching video and drinking my coffee.

Love the long videos!😊 Love the dress.

It’s so beautiful I can’t wait to make one too ❤

This reminds me of Rachael Ray’s show and cookbook-30 Minute Meals. They took 30 minutes only because Ms. Ray’s staff prepped everything for her!

You did so well. I like both the long form and short form content. I also enjoyed the live step by step. It nice to see the whole process and also see the sewing frustration and exhaustion. I have been sewing for 3 years and still consider myself a beginner so don't sweat that. Lol I always go with finished measurements. It usually works out for fitting.... usually. Lol. But great job! I do enjoy your videos.

I can't wait to see the next version! You did such a great job and although it's too big, you're so amazing to have fought through the struggles and completed it!

I feel you girl about sizing and measurements. When I started sewing again after having my first baby I was shocked when I took my measurements and the scale wasn't moving. I've been learning to embrace it. I'll need to check out these vintage 90s patterns now!

Vintage 90's? Here's me thinking 90's was only 10 years ago. I had a dress similar to that when I was a teenager. So no way is it Mum fashion. Mum's I new then wouldn't have warn that. It looked really good. I hope you don't give up on it and adjust the shoulders and back to fit. Looking forward to the next dress. The brown floral with brown will look lovely. I'd wait till you've finished to work out the buttons. The buttons might detract from the floral fabric

I was about to say patterns from 30+ years ago should be considered vintage, then I realized the 90's were 30 ish years ago.

Oh, I could NOT with that basket of thread!!

I too do ice water and coffee every morning, it’s like they go together in my head😊. Look into using fabric weights, you can check KZfaq and make your own, that may help with holding the pattern in place from moving on slippery fabric, just a suggestion. love your content and the dress!

Hi Drew - I enjoy watching you strive and learn! Maybe next time instead of counting the time down, count it UP using the stopwatch feature. Then you can just ignore the timer (unless you need to put the pause on it), and focus on the sewing. I’m quite sure that the first time it two that you make something it will take longer than after you get comfortable with it, plus the filming adds time of course. I really wouldn’t sweat the timing too much - especially on your first run through it. I agree with you.. I’d rather take my time and enjoy the process.

Try pattern weights in addition to pinning to help you cut shifty fabrics. I use big washers from the hardware store and they help alot

I enjoyed this video very much! I had the cutest tank top sarong dress in a turquoise tropical print and I always felt like a million bucks in that dress. You're right- it's too big for you, but it's still very pretty. I hope to see a 4th of July version! Thank you for sharing your experience- I'm your newest subscriber. 🥰

Wooow so I’m vintage now 😂

Your children pics on the phone are heart-warming. Isn't it so crazy how we might feel sad/depressed and then we see children and then we feel so happy??? They immediately change our mood. I noticed the cross on your neck. Do you read the Bible often??

I made this dress in the 90's just repurchased the pattern I have plans to remake . I know I did not make in 3 hours then and probably will need more than 3 hours with my future make. You did well I always enjoy your videos and the way you style your makes . You might want to use bias tape to finish your neckline in the future.

that may be slippery fabric, it sure is pretty!

First: I guess I’m vintage! lol As for the 3 hour sewing, I think the pattern makers mean that it’s 3 hours to sew, not to cut and prep. That’s my excuse, anyway. 😂 You may want to invest in a rotary cutter and a cutting board. I use mine for viscose crepe or a challis, or a sateen. I find that it makes cutting curves more accurate, especially for collars and such. It depends on your comfort level, though

My personal beliefs in terms of fashion: Retro/Dated 2010s-2000s, Vintage-1990s-1920s , Historical/Antique-1910s-older.

My tip for cutting out slippery fabrics is lay down some tissue paper then when you lay your fabric it wont move unless you move it. Sorry your machine gave you problems. The reveal you look good in it but i was worried that the top part would be too big for you. Oh well now you know and I look forward to another of your videos ( as i like to watch u after SewRena) but not with the timer 😂! 👍🩷🇨🇦

Gorgeous dress! I'm sorry it dragged on so much! I would probably throw a pleat in at the back of the dress to pull the shoulders in, otherwise the fit does look correct for the 90s. I was there and wearing a dress like that :D. It was red, it didn't fit my housemate quite right, so she gave it to me. Genuinely always felt amazing in it. But you would really not believe how overall baggy our clothes were. Just so, so big.

I'm nor a sewer, but I have seen my other channels use those tiny clamps on slippery material instead of pins...maybe give those clamps a try and see if that is easier...

Wow I have that pattern and have not even cut it out, part of my stash, I think I will take it out and make it. That pattern is at least 30 years old.

I don't know how you ended up on my feed, but I'm so glad you did! You are amazing! ❤ I subscribed before the video was 15 seconds in! What kind of sewing macro you have that goes so slowly? I want one! 😂 ETA: I hit send and your machine went haywire and I saw what it was! LOL You are still amazing!

I pin before I cut to make the material doesnt shift

I can watch, I love your videos 9:23

Wow! I love prints and color, but my reaction to the fabric was 😐... If I remember the 90s I wore layered tshirt type dresses to go dancing... There were blazers with shoulder pads.. high waisted western jeans. I really love the end result! Even the fabric! That fabric looked difficult to fiddle with. I've been avoiding stretchy/drapy fabric and using cotton, but the cottons are so stiff . 😒 Might have to hunt down the pattern when it's on sale. Always check the finished sizing... And it's still a gamble to figure which size to use. That's why I go through the extra effort of putting my pattern pieces onto different paper in order to keep the original in tact if I need other sizes. I have old patterns from my slender days that I can't use because I cut out the size I need from the original. 🤷🏼. That looks like it's going to be comfy in the summer heat. Keep cool sis! 😘💞💝

The fabric is stunning, 🎉and that type of fabric needs practice working with.

That v waistline was very 90s too

The dress is very pretty but I think the cutting would be easier if you used a rotary cutter and a mat along with starching the fabric. The rotary cutter and pattern weights and starch all help to not cause the fabric to shift as much. I think if you try it you will definitely see it’s much easier.

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Never mind me, I'm busy digging out my Mom's old patterns... Not so sure about the shoulder pads...

Hi Drew. I love the fabric pattern but the wrap over style I didn't like first time around so I won't like it this time around. I forgot to tell you the time but I was only an hour off.

I’m thinking that should fall in that category being it’s about 34 yrs old…antique is suppose to be 100yrs old…lol

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Oh, lort! 90s is vintage now😂😂😂

Looks great! The 2nd one you made looks even better because of the fit. Do you think the fabric choices made a difference? Sorry if you answered this already but what was the first fabric? The 2bd one looks like a cotton??

I remember always a bare shoulder on outfits tops dresses, so get a strapless bra and let your shoulder be bare…lol…dress looked nice on you

I made that dress. But it wasn’t vintage at the time!

The # doesnt matter

I don't think it's big on you at all. Some tops, blouses, or even the top of dress to be a little loose. Make it again in a color that pops, maybe a bright pink or purple, or summery print. Otherwise, you look great.

Vintage is 30 decades There are 3 decades from the 90’s to 20

30 years not 20 please

I guess I am just a white "creepy uncle" type. But there is something *EXTREMELY* attractive about a woman who in the year 2024 can sew and fix clothes.

Sew in 3 hours , all the pre work and cutting doesn’t count.

Way too much talking! I want to see sewing in a sewing video!

Loved this