Peaked Waistline Dress // My Version of Butterick 2804

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2 жыл бұрын

I had to make it, because I didn't know how! Through crowdsourcing, more doom at the table than usual, and plenty of time I didn't actually have, I worked out one way to recreate my favorite dress from that 1940's Butterick pattern magazine.
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@cypriennezed5640 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaaahhhh this week I successfully drafted a set of bodice blocks and tested them with my first muslin attempt and it worked and THANK YOU for all the info about darts and for shifting my way of thinking about pattern drafting!!! ... the dress is lovely, sorry for the lack of punctuation, thanks again for your work, carry on

@bellasmith8821 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss!!! Congratulations!!! I've been trying to do the same but I'm not quite there yet but I can't waaaiittt and I'm so happy for you 🎉🎉😊

@RockinTheBassGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

@@bellasmith8821 I'm with you. Still trying to get the fit right. But I think it'll be worth the work to have such beautifully fitted clothing! @Cyprienne Zed congratulations! That's a wonderful accomplishment!

@bellasmith8821 2 жыл бұрын

@@RockinTheBassGuitar Yeah I think I have a similar problem to Bianca because my bust-waist is 9.5" different so I'll have to have another go at learning how to do a full bust adjustment

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! It opens all doors 🤩✨🧵

@TheGFeather 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch you manipulate a pattern to recreate something from an image, it thrills me. The more of these I watch, the more I'm coming to understand the geometry of them. Thanks for letting me poach your design school learning! I've been sewing since I was a kid, abandoned it for a long time, and more recently come back to it. But for all of my early sewing experience, I never felt adequate to creating my own patterns save the most basic of garments. I can't say how much fun I've been having starting to play around with patterning for myself and tossing out the window the theoretical sizes that never fit my proportions.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you're having a good time with drafting! No one needs sizes, just fun clothes ✨

@kathythielman8987 2 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful! I really love that you showed how to take a vintage picture and make it in person. I always find that concept so intimating and seeing you do it gives me confidence. You explain all of the trickiness of this particular pattern so well and I can't wait to try and make a dress like this :)

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy!

@michellecornum5856 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@wowzieee 2 жыл бұрын

I love creative detective work on a vintage sewing pattern. Sew pretty, i love the top. Keep inspiring.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@angiebaby3942 2 жыл бұрын

We didn't see you model it for long enough, beautiful 😍

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thank you!

@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she does model her stuff so well too! You need to put this in another video Bianca so we can see it properly!

@joiedevivre2005 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, your eye makeup with your wonderful spider brooch is stunning! Thank you for sharing this - the dress is gorgeous! I feel inspired to try and make a similar dress for myself!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joy!

@Puckty 2 жыл бұрын

The dress came out amazing! Love the green and satin combination and how it makes your waist look extra tiny

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Siansonea 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way this turned out. I wonder what it would look like if there was just a bit of light boning in the waist 'belt' section, just at the seams? It might create too much bulk, or make the seams _too_ rigid, but I'd be interested to see how adding just a little bit more structure somehow at the waist (interfacing?) could affect the finished appearance.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just think this particular style, in crepe, and all languid like, is supposed to be floopy, not structured. In the 1940's they would probably have worn long line bra's and high waisted girdles to sculpt the silhouette underneath really!

@believeinfaeries8713 2 жыл бұрын

This came out so well! I love the contrast between the crepe and the satin. It really highlights the "corset" section. Delightful video as usual.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Flynn!

@VeretenoVids 2 жыл бұрын

More dart sorcery for my lunch break! Thank you! You've convinced me that I need to finally suck it up and make a set of real blocks for myself. Aside: I have my grandmother's 1947 Singer, which resides in her mother's 1935-1940 cabinet (haven't been able to get a firm date). Great-grandma was a dressmaker. The machine is a freaking tank, but doesn't have reverse. It did come with a ridiculous number of foot attachments, including some my grandmother had labeled "old, old attachments" 😂 I have puzzled out only about half of them.

@MizzMaree7 2 жыл бұрын

There's oodles of places to learn about each of those attachments - and surprisingly, even some of the modern feet on the singer website work exactly the same. Don't forget you can "needle down", lift the foot and then 180 your project in order to backtack.

@Voirreydirector 2 жыл бұрын

Our gifted child and eighties does forties free form is golden, and as the children say I am indeed here for it.

@CS-lk2ys 2 жыл бұрын

I also love the contrast between the waist fabric and the rayon crepe. Beautiful dress and so inspiring to see that you can take a dress and recreate it through learning pattern making.

@Epitymbidia Жыл бұрын

I'm a guy who doesn't sew, but let me just say, I adore the way you express yourself - with words, and your clothes. I discovered your channel only recently and I keep coming back just to listen to you explain all those pattern drafting, vintage fashion design and sewing "things" because it's so terribly intriguing - and your style is just overall so very gorgeous. I might just as well subscribe to keep up with your endeavours. Nicely done.

@TheClosetHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marissahartshorn7049 2 жыл бұрын

Lady, you're a wizard

@ruthkirkparick3535 2 жыл бұрын

Convoluted! I've been looking for a word to describe my brain. And now I know why I understand your explanations better then others.

@sus8e462 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! Yes, 3 times is usually what it takes anyone to really learn something! I may be more than that some days though 😉. Loved watching how you go from drawing to finished garment--really helps me understand process of going from 2D to 3D & that I really need to make those pattern blocks!!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan!

@heliumowl1840 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently finished a bodice block of my own and I’ve been having doubts about starting sewing dresses because I have all these ideas and none of the experience. This dress is a perfect encapsulation of what I would love to wear so it came at a perfect time. Amazing work as always!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The only way to gain experience is to try after all, you will learn no matter what happens!

@gennithomas4610 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you slash and spread darts into side darts is mesmerizing, so damn satisfying to watch.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@baharpiena9246 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for the 80's.😂😂 Dress turnd out very beautiful.❤

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susanbuskirk4034 2 жыл бұрын

You ARE a goddess of Sewing! We love you and look forward to your videos.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan!

@moonbasket 10 ай бұрын

This is such a cool dress design. I love the difference in visual texture between the satin and crepe as well. It looks so interesting

@MizzMaree7 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned liking acid/neon colors in small doses. I could see this waist detail being edged/banded with a strip of color - either appliqued or sewn into the construction. I could see an apple acid green velvet edge with a seersucker fabric dress.

@repelsteeltje38 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, beautiful! And healing.... while laying down with the flu, this pattern drafting, vintage sewing, exellent craftwomanship was right what I needed. To weak to pick up a single needle, it's nice to watch you over the shoulder while working. And yes......... what a great dress for you!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you are feeling much better!

@maureencullen1008 2 жыл бұрын

You not only explain things so well,your voice is so lovely to hear.The dress is gorgeous

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maureen!

@lionbearcat 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a stay at home mom with twin toddlers, I totally understand not finding or fumbling with real words! 🤣

@kassywilson7292 Жыл бұрын

Butterick patterns were the chicest. I'm not quite ready to move away from patterns, but yo have inadvertently taught how to size up much better and smoother. Thanks.

@elizabethwilson5349 Жыл бұрын

Nailed it! Gorgeous dress. It is very flattering on you. Thank you for sharing.

@vivianagutierrez1966 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! That dress looks absolutely gorgeous on you, wish I had your talent. Thanks for sharing

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Viviana!

@lizzaturnbull Жыл бұрын

It seems my brain works almost exactly like yours as you always make perfect sense to me 👌🏻🤷🏼‍♀️🥰

@onesma1729 2 жыл бұрын

I must say....Way to snatch that waist in !!!! This dress looks AMAZING on you!!! Great job!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Onesma!

@Braisin-Raisin 7 ай бұрын

That is very attractive and suits you perfectly.

@nancyruizalvarez4982 2 жыл бұрын

As always, perfection! That was my favorite dress from the catalog! You’re proof that “ everything is figureoutable”! Thank you for sharing! Love the brooch❤️

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

@seriouslyinsanediva 2 жыл бұрын

This worked out so beautifully! I too wish I could see more of it and closer. It's hard to appreciate the colour and texture of the fabric.

@hedgerow.homestead 2 жыл бұрын

Your description of understitching (on some other video) made that concept actually click for me. It’s weird how different brains work! I appreciate your brain

@sandihj 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this dress! Your sewing techniques and explanations (as well as your sewing machine) remind me so very much of my mom, who studied tailoring when I was a little child (back in the early 1950’s). If I were making this dress for myself, I would consider using gathering in place of the side dart as well, because I am less full-busted, and I’d like that softness. Overall a beautiful, classy dress.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JessicaFleur01 2 жыл бұрын

I think you make lots of sense. You got me into pattern drafting and dart manipulation!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@elizabethrobbins8580 2 жыл бұрын

Floopy: A technical term meaning a fabric that is a real batch to cut and sew. See day drinking.

@alexiscarlton1355 2 жыл бұрын

Slevil, Laughed when I heard that, I love it!

@damogranheart5521 2 жыл бұрын

I think that dress has an Adrian of Hollywood vibe to it. Fabulous and feminine!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@livinginthenow Жыл бұрын

I love the extra floppy piece added to the bodice. Altogether, it's a stunning dress. Brava!

@TheClosetHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Kera.S. Жыл бұрын

Yes Thank You! I do think like you and enjoy learning even more from you! Love your channel 💙

@TheClosetHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@angeladent4175 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! I also love seeing how you use your block to design your own clothes. You make it look very approachable and seeing the process from start to finish is a real help. Your explanation is also very clear and I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. Such a beautiful dress, awesome all round!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela!

@charlieharley616 2 жыл бұрын

Loving that dress! And also enjoying your journey designing and making it. Thanks for sharing!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie!

@bethliebman8169 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy those videos where you make something. This one did not disappoint. I too was wondering about the construction when you were going through the Butterick catalogue. I always look forward to Thursdays with you on KZfaq.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Beth ❤

@alexandrawellington8028 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!!! I can see it with a some of your beautiful beading on the waistband xxx

@Minji-ch8lh 2 жыл бұрын

You are the catalyst of my pattern drafting journey 🥰

@theresacopeland2451 Жыл бұрын

I'm feeling SO inspired watching your drafting videos! you explain things so clearly, I feel like I can finally achieve some of the designs I want! and this dress looks amazing on you. came out fantastic. thanks so much for sharing your process with us.

@TheClosetHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thank you Theresa!

@h06anbjo 2 жыл бұрын

That dress would have been gorgeous in a deep deep purple or burgundy color with a shiny black fabric for the corsetty waist bit!

@leslikuyweski4576 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@vivienneandersson6019 2 жыл бұрын

This dress is sensational Bianca! Your personal bodice block fits perfectly, respect!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivienne!

@margaritagerman 2 жыл бұрын

It is mesmerizing to watch you work on the blue table of doom and gloom. I have made 2 skirts for myself now. They turned out great, I am pleased with them. A bodice block. Need to work up more courage first. I learn so much listening to you. Your finished dress is ooh - la - la! Your eye makeup and broach are beautiful! Thank you so for sharing. Don't forget to take time for yourself. ☺👍

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Margarita!

@TayaSews 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most gorgeous things you've made on the channel. Wow ⭐

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Taya!

@tonyboloni64 2 жыл бұрын

Beginning dressmaker here. Beautiful color, beautiful fabric. Only recently have discovered your channel and am binge watching.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

@nataliewhittaker3824 2 жыл бұрын

I've always had trouble getting my seams to line up properly, now you've explained about lining up the stitch line rather than the seam allowance I think I may do better! Thankyou

@gwensteddy2038 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@MysteryMommy1 2 жыл бұрын

You explain things so clearly

@kimberlydonohoe3427 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kimberly!

@kathrynmccarthy 2 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the pattern making process for this design!

@shirleydrake1602 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley!

@jenm4721 2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand your explanations!! So thanks!

@pamfrank3962 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@belledobson2007 8 ай бұрын

Stunning, I’d love that for me ❤

@lynn858 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynn!

@SuzieQ-lw2kp 2 жыл бұрын

😍 WOWSERS 😍 WOWSERS 😍 that looks Gorgeous on you 🌹

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@saricadouglas5469 2 жыл бұрын

Killer *chef’s kiss!*

@Fjjlf 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for killing my time during my quarantine here in my country Malaysia! Love all your videos. Your nonsense rumbling is so therapeutic for me in some weird but good way. Hope i will get well soon and back to my sewing room! Cant wait to moving those dart as well! Love from a far. ❤️

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you are feeling much better! ❤

@HockityPock 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see this on a similar body type rather than the elongated no hips fashion croquis drawings. Very pretty results!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes things always look a little different on me 😂 30's stuff especially, I'm not the "right" 1930's shape lol

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 2 жыл бұрын

OMG that’s stunning!!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@patti8070 2 жыл бұрын

As usual GEORGOUS Bianca! I so wish I had the talent to sew like you do

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patti!

@laurelnolen2056 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out so well!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurel!

@lynetteshorten6043 2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynette!

@Hiker_who_Sews 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dannie!

@meagannavarre7228 2 жыл бұрын

This was so cool to see from the start on Instagram to the finished product! Gorgeous as always!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Meagan!

@linaanne3101 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so much FUN!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lina!!

@skirtedgalleons 2 жыл бұрын

Yowza! I wonder if a coutil or other structured interlining on the "corset" would work? I'd need a bit of tummy support.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this particular design is supposed to be floopy and languid, which is what scares a structure lover like me 😅 I'd go for supportive undergarments (like they had back in the 40's and 50's anyhow) to create the fully smooth illusion. Or more likely go for a different style of dress meant to be structured itself, these floopier fabrics aren't best for those sorts of designs unless a couture level concealed built in corselette is part of the plan ✨

@skirtedgalleons 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian Makes sense, thanks. Lovely dress.

@asilverfoxintasmania9940 2 жыл бұрын

This has come out so well!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lydiahiri1853 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i had watched this awesomeness yesterday! I made something very similar in a knit fabric yesterday and my goodness it took so much flim flamin to get it right... thank you so much for this video 😍

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Knits scare me 😂✨

@mandycollins8795 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out fantastic!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mandy!

@yvonnek4980 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you sew over your pins, it’s makes sense when dealing with slippery fabric and need to line up specific points

@bethknapp4935 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous 😍

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Beth!

@rosevargas1980 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful great job.❤️❤️

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rose!

@MissPlaced84 2 жыл бұрын

My brain is weirdly convoluted in a similar way to yours. Every time you comment on being unclear I think "but that made perfect sense?" I also get the garbled speech sometimes, like words just don't want form correctly. Anyway, really happy to see you do this, I've been wanting to try something similar since I saw the catalog video you saw this one in.

@marcco44 2 жыл бұрын

a lot of labor but a fantastic result! really nice. and luv that your sewing machine says 'made in britian', so vintage!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcco! This model of machine was made in the UK, at a factory in Scotland ❤

@Chowah 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS STUNNNNNNING!!! LOVE LOVE LOVVVVVE

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gia!

@aimster2084 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is beautiful. I love it.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amelia!

@sewcute_sewvintage 2 жыл бұрын

this came out so very good!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tenaoconnor7510 2 жыл бұрын

😻 I would wear that if i had a waist line. I’m more of an apple shape but I’m working on changing that. Lol

@rebeccawilliams071 2 жыл бұрын

I love this dress so much!! Fantastic job!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rebecca!

@BethAge95 10 ай бұрын

I'll be honest I didn't even really try to follow the more complicated adjustments, but I love how the dress turned out! It looks so effortless yet elegant 😍

@TheClosetHistorian 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Beth! Yeah this one is a drafting doozy 😂

@DeniseMJoerg 2 жыл бұрын

You did it again 👏 Beautiful!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise!

@michelehayes9509 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! You’re incredibly talented!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele!

@ericathefae 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this video - thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erica!

@mollymaisie9203 2 жыл бұрын

wow wow wow excellent as usual xx

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Molly!

@funkypunkypine 2 жыл бұрын

Very stunning and VERY flattering ! 😍

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Carmen-nq8ex 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely stunning dress!!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carmen!

@FromtheMPR 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, an excellent video & tutorial.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie!

@suzanneknepp849 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Excellent pattern revision application! You’re the best!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Suzanne!

@rosikoenig7375 2 жыл бұрын

I love that one. Very pretty!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosi!

@gerileemakes 2 жыл бұрын

It turned out so pretty!

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Geri!

@samh.3421 2 жыл бұрын

This. Is. Gorgeous.

@TheClosetHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam!