How to Sew a Shirt Dress

How to Sew a Shirt Dress | MCCALL'S 8030

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3 ай бұрын

Today we're sewing a Button Front Shirt Dress with McCall's 8030. I will be demonstrating View C, but you can also make Views A or B and still follow along. Just read the pattern instructions to add the collar and sleeve cuffs to View A. This is a beginner-friendly project but you must have basic sewing skills. I will walk you through the entire process. Enjoy the sew along.
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@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

This Sew Along assumes you already have basic sewing skills. ✅ If you don't know how to sew yet, check out my Beginners Sewing Course here 👉🏽 learntosew.anitabydesign.com/courses/learn-to-sew. | Make sure you get advanced notification for future Sew Alongs by joining my Private Email Community here 👉🏽 anitabydesign.ck.page/fb7ce23d4e. | Have fun sewing your dress! 🤗

@barbaragoduto1132 6 күн бұрын

So good to see you are back with tutorial’s!!! Please do more. I enjoy watching them and learning. I’m an advanced sewer, but always love learning the basics. Love how you show step by step and don’t skimp!!! Thank you ☺️

@AnitabyDesign 5 күн бұрын

Hi Barbara! I will be doing more videos.

@barbaragoduto1132 4 күн бұрын

@@AnitabyDesign You are the only KZfaqr I like watching for sewing video's. Great job!! Thank you for taking the time step by step ;-)

@AnitabyDesign 4 күн бұрын

@@barbaragoduto1132 You are very welcome. 💕💕💕

@user-ve2et5ce7p 3 ай бұрын

You teach with the exact methodical approach that I have been looking for! Excellent! I love your channel. 🥰

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you found the channel and are enjoying the content.

@angieb43 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ms. Anita for the sealing I really enjoyed this. I really miss your sewalongs, and to be able to see them again is just wonderful. Please bring back your sewalongs they have really been missed.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Oh, my sister, I’m back. I miss being here too. I’m so glad you enjoyed the sew along. There will be more coming. 🤗

@barbiec4312 3 ай бұрын

I’m not going to be making this dress, but I used to sew, and took classes in high school as well as training from my dear mother. It is so soothing to watch you sewing and ironing because I understand and remember the construction techniques. Thank you.❤

@ithinkicansewit 3 ай бұрын

I learned a few new techniques like invisible stitching the collar and that cool way to sew a curved hem with a gather. I also have been wasting my time all these years doing the hems with a a fold and a fold but now I can press a fold and then tuck the fabric inside to that fold. Genius! Thanks Anita!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, Angel! I'm so glad to hear that you learned a few tips. 🤗

@baldevaronajannet 15 күн бұрын

You have the best instructional video in KZfaq. I love watching all your tutorials. Ive been searching all over youtube for a tutorial for Vogue 1783. Unfortunately i cannot find anyone. I hope one day you will do a sew along❤

@sandreawhite7534 3 ай бұрын

Very beautiful. You have the best sew-a-long videos.

@dorismays2448 3 ай бұрын

This is a very pretty dress. Beautiful color❤

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@OrnelaReavesOfficial 3 ай бұрын

So glad to find a sew-along video! I love your patience in speech and step by step detail.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying the sew-along. 💕

@nettykanyoncrafts Ай бұрын

Fantastic, in-depth tutorial! thank you, and your dress looks lovely

@AnitabyDesign Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bekindification 2 ай бұрын

Glad your video came across my feed, bought this pattern off Etsy and can’t hardly wait to make it, your video inspires me. Great sewing skills, thanks

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad the video popped up for you. Have fun making your dress.

@ameemoha5687 3 ай бұрын

Thanx alot from the earth to the moon i searched alot for sewing this curve but didn't find this amazing simple clean way thanx alot mam😊

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!💕🤗

@ruthsias1350 3 ай бұрын

What a delightful video. I particularly loved seeing how you used hand sewing for precision. Love it!

@consolw 3 ай бұрын

I have missed you too! So happy when I saw you had posted a new video 😊. You’re my favourite go to for sewing videos because you go into more detail and take the time to show us exactly how to do every component of the garment. This is a lovely dress and the colour suits you, and I have noticed that on plain fabric it is easier to see the stitching details. It frustrates me when the garment is being made in very colourful and patterned fabric - it’s hard to see the stitching. Looking forward to the next one 🥰

@sallyadams3981 3 ай бұрын

Lovely to watch you sew again dear Anita. You are truly a wonderful woman and very inspiring ❤️

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that you appreciate all the details I share in the sew alongs. I know my videos are longer than the norm, but I'm always thinking about beginners when I'm recording. So, thank you for your feedback. 💕

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Sally. 💕

@sallyadams3981 3 ай бұрын

@AnitabyDesign Dear Anita, you are absolutely correct. My first sew after a 30- hiatus was the circle skirt you did some years ago. You were a life saver for me. I had forgotten so much, and of course, I was painfully slow. I love that you slow down and stitch carefully and intentionally around tricky bits. Some people race along and leave you scratching your head!

@sewsed 2 ай бұрын

This was excellent thank you. Wish I watched before making this last week. It turned out lovely but watching you and picking up some very very useful tips I think it could have been better! Thank you ❤ I appreciate you sharing your knowledge-I will be making this again as it’s a lovely dress

@AnitabyDesign Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@carlabinnix8802 2 ай бұрын

Love it! I made it in the turquoise linen! I always have fabric shorten on Pattern pieces if I don't block fuse interfacing BEFORE I cut them out! It has made a very helpful improvement!

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Congratulations on finishing your dress.

@glennaballek5503 2 ай бұрын

I'm starting this dress today for my nephews graduation ceremony next weekend. I've followed along on a few videos of yours and truly appreciate the time and energy you spend to give clear, concise instructions. Truly, THANK YOU!

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Have fun making your dress for the graduation and congratulations to your nephew. 🤗

@Arleathia 3 ай бұрын

Very lovely dress & great presentation!! I am so glad to see you making videos again! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I will see you in the next one! Tx😊❤

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Hi Arlethia! I’m so happy to be creating videos again. Thank you.💕

@Arleathia 3 ай бұрын

Anita, I would love to take your course, but you say it’s for beginners. I’m wondering if it will help me on my journey. I sure I will learn something, but I have been sewing for awhile, self taught. I have watched you & specific others in the sewing community, I just don’t know where I fit.😊

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

@@Arleathia Hi Arleathia! There are lots of people in the sewing course who are not new beginners. Some are there for a refresher, and others felt they needed to learn all over again. I can't really say you need the course since I don't know how much you already know. It is a very detailed, slow paced course because I assume the students don't have any experience. You can check out the course page and click on the course syllabus to see exactly what skills I'm teaching. There are also lots of FAQ to help you decide if the course is for you. One think to keep in mind also: We do not use commercial patterns because they go out of print eventually and I didn't want to risk my students not having access to patterns used in the videos. We design our own basic patterns to fit our body measurements. All that information is on the course page. learntosew.anitabydesign.com/courses/learn-to-sew

@liesesadler5295 3 ай бұрын

Your channel is new to me but caught my eye because I just finished this dress yesterday. It looks like you chose a size and fabric that gave you much more ease. I used an Oxford cotton shirt fabric from my stash and find that even sizing up in the hips that the pockets gap open when I sit. I’m used to Vogue and Butterick patterns and it seems to me this McCalls is cut too straight. I’m 5’4”, 120 with 39” hip and graded out to medium and the next make will be at least 2” wider. Also a softer hand in the fabric will probably help. Hope my experience helps someone else contemplating this pattern.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience.

@lauranichols6315 2 ай бұрын

This video was great! I was able to learn something new. I ventured out on this one, adding buttonholes. They were easier than I thought. The only problem I had was the armholes are bit large, I prefer a pattern with smaller armholes. It looks like yours are longer than mine were. The dress did come out a little larger than I expected. I am going to add the sleeve cuffs to give the armholes a little more definition. Thanks for the step by step directions and I like your directions for the collar band. I made another band, since mine was too short. It was ok, as I had enough fabric left. Thanks again!

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful. Congratulations on finishing your dress. Yes, mine was larger than I like too. I plan to make it again in a smaller size.

@hellobeautiful6085 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Anita!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!❤

@stephanielee3734 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Anita!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Good morning, Stephanie! 🤗

@lindythechihuahua6510 3 ай бұрын

Thank you really enjoying watching this you are so meticulous same as me definitely will be trying out some of your techniques ❤

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ac7687 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are wonderful, glad to see you more active again! Your videos were one of the main reasons why I got a Soprano, so it's bittersweet to see you move on to a Chorus 🥲

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

You will continue to see me use the Soprano. I'm not retiring her. I''ll be using both machines. 🤗

@janicek6399 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your precision!

@lgrissim1 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful instructions! Thank you for providing these lessons.

@upperroomeeo9928 3 ай бұрын

I’m so excited, thank you so much . I’m retired and your videos are very helpful and give me something to do ☺️

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Happy Retirement and have fun sewing your dress. 💕

@SueL-vc1lh 3 ай бұрын

Just love watching and listening to you. You make me feel like I can sew anything And I enjoy your emails and when you address me by my name it makes it feel so much personal and appreciated Sue

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You just made me smile. Thank you for expressing your appreciation. 💕🤗

@yettaloyd507 3 ай бұрын

You look absolutely stunning in your DVF wrap dress. Tres Chic❤❤

@yettaloyd507 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise and wonderful personality ❤❤

@kathlinetringale3750 3 ай бұрын

Just came across your video. Great instructional video. Ill be watching you. ❤

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 💕

@hettiehogan8457 3 ай бұрын

Great sew along!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it.❤

@mrgarner4796 3 ай бұрын

I have this pattern and do plan to make the dress. I have a soft pastel stripe linen blend I plan to use. Thank you for all the tips you have included in your sew along.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Oh, the pastel stripes will look amazing with this design. Have fun making your dress. 🤗

@lisaandalbert 3 ай бұрын

Love it, Anita! I think the hardest part for me is the hem. I love your sew-alongs!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the sew along. Keep practicing on that hem. 💕

@marielivingston2835 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos, I learned so much from them

@user-dc4qi7cz9g 3 ай бұрын

Miss Anita, you are one awesome Lady, I love the way you sew and explain everything. You are the best I have followed so far. Bessings.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the sew along.🧡

@shawuanamay3913 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful. I enjoyed the sew along

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the sew along.💕

@carolyncurvin8831 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such precise and understandable instructions. The video always clearly shows your hands and the machine so we can see exactly what you are doing. I have learned so many helpful techniques from you and love the way your garments always have that tailored appearance. Keep teaching us!

@AnitabyDesign 2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! I really appreciate your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the sew along.

@sharongallagher3443 3 ай бұрын

I love your very clear instruction.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@andreabush1742 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Very appreciated.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 💕

@danaventura5998 3 ай бұрын

I love your precision.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. 💕

@gladysscott526 3 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍

@sallyadams3981 21 күн бұрын

I have purchased this pattern. I hope I will look as lovely in my dress as you do in yours. Of course, i shall.be following along. I have gorgeous soft pure cotton pique in an aqua turquoise, for this one. I love your dress, so useful.

@AnitabyDesign 21 күн бұрын

Yay! Have fun making your dress. It's such a great pattern.

@sallyadams3981 20 күн бұрын

@AnitabyDesign Thank you, I am excited! I see this dress has a single back yoke. My mum always insisted on a double one, even if it was a plain cotton, because she said the entire garment hangs off those shoulder seams. What are your views on this?

@AnitabyDesign 20 күн бұрын

@@sallyadams3981 I love a double yoke. It looks so much better and does strengthen the garment in that area. I think it's a great idea to always sew a double yoke.

@sallyadams3981 19 күн бұрын

@AnitabyDesign Thank you so much for that reaffirmation. I love watching you make current patterns, and I agree the split was way too high.

@quackie3060 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful teaching. I'll make this dress.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Have fun making your dress. 🤗

@user-qz7hk9bd1z 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is very inspirational. Can’t wait to start sewing again. I agree with you on the splits on the sides. Will be viewing your other videos. 😊

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lisastreet8920 3 ай бұрын

Anita, you have blessed me. I enjoyed your sew along.🙂

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Oh, Lisa, thank you for watching. My heart is blessed too. 💕

@louiseng7272 3 ай бұрын

Hello Anita, my first time watching you do a sew along. I do like your calm method of sewing and have picked up a couple of tips already. Thank you. I will be sure to binge watch a few more and look forward to seeing your other video offerings. Thanks again.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear your enjoyed the sew along.

@debraimmer260 3 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos and learning about sewing clothing. I have only been sewing for 3 years and just finishing my 1st quilt.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Congratulations on finishing your first quilt. 🤗

@tinacollins6886 3 ай бұрын

I am so happy to find you! You are such an inspiration... thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🤗

@kathybarnard3804 3 ай бұрын

Hi Anita, so nice to see a new tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your knowlage. 😊

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 💕

@nancypeplau9747 3 ай бұрын

Your sewing is exquisite! I so enjoyed watching you make this beautiful dress.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@trishp.8903 3 ай бұрын

Anita, great instructions as always. I have all of my supplies, but think I will do a muslin first. Thank you and stayed blessed!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Trish! Great idea. Have fun making your dress.🧡

@AfroTee 3 ай бұрын

Just beautiful! I bought some fabric yesterday and I'm hoping to sew some new items for myself this Summer when I have some free time. Thanks for this tutorial, Anita!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Have fun sewing for yourself.🧡

@suzysuzy1186 3 ай бұрын

beautiful dress

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@evelynwatt8029 3 ай бұрын

Great sew along Anita you certainly show us it in full details Love this dress and I’m going to make it and follow your instructions once I’m allowed to use my broken ankle again Thankyou you look amazing in your dress ❤️😘

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 Rest well and have fun sewing your dress once you get back on your feet.

@lisalisa9836 3 ай бұрын

It turned out to be a very beautiful dress, everything was clearly explained. Thank you for the video

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@fabiolawiseman 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Anita - always wanted to know why my band/hem showed raw edge - I was trimming both band and dress bit. Your little square cutting and trimming only band - GENIUS!!!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! It's the little details that make such a big difference.

@RickeyDen 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how the little tricks for completing the garment. I look forward to sew-a-longs with you. The way you explain the construction of the garment makes it easy to follow. I to am curious as to what kind of iron you are using - would you please let us know. Thank you.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the sew along. I am using the Rowenta Steam Station. It's in my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/anitabydesign/list/1I0TYS3HJQ0DM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d

@TheMssiobhan 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love how you explain things. I made a muslin based on the finished garment measurements however, it was a little too tight so I will have to move up a size on the final garment. Also, I agree that the pockets are too low, and will need to raise them. Other than what I mentioned it turned out very nice. I’m so glad I did the muslin 😃. I hope you do another sew along.

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you made a muslin too. It sounds like you read the blog post. 🤗 I will definitely be doing another sew along. Stay tuned. Have fun making your dress with the fashion fabric. And thank you for being here. 💕

@charlottenaves1513 3 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow. Please tell me what you are using for interfacing and thank you 😊

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I used a lightweight woven interfacing by Pellon.

@sewingroom8625 3 ай бұрын

What is the interfacing number, thank you.

@MadeByTriniLena 3 ай бұрын

Blessings sis, longtime🧵❤️🙏🏽

@donnettthomas9801 Ай бұрын

Lovve it joint your

@curate_my_life 3 ай бұрын

Hi Anita. What iron brand do you use?

@curate_my_life 3 ай бұрын

Oh I see it now!

@ninadukette3340 3 ай бұрын

I never seem to find these beautiful fabrics at my Joann's

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I think each store sources their own fabrics. I used to think all the stores got the same fabrics. But I keep hearing this same comment from people about their local stores. 😢

@Lori231 3 ай бұрын

What iron is that? It works great!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

Rowenta Steam Station

@patriciamcgarr3183 3 ай бұрын

I would have to do French seams since I do not own a serger

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

French seams will work beautifully.

@kristathompson-fancyflosss9200 3 ай бұрын

I bought the same fabric, may I ask what interfacing you put in the dress? Can’t wait to make this dress!

@AnitabyDesign 3 ай бұрын

I used a lightweight, woven interfacing by Pellon. Heads up about this fabric. It relaxes with heat. I sewed a muslin with cotton bedsheets and the fit was just right. But my linen dress came out larger than the muslin, probably due to all the pressing. I learned from another sewist that the fabric does relax with heat. She told me to put my dress in the dryer for 15 minutes at a time until it shrinks to the size I want (then to never dry it again). I will be trying that because the dress is a bit too large for me.

@sewingroom8625 3 ай бұрын

Good tip!!!