Why did you do the pattern pieces back to front? (When copying them onto something else, the paper etc) As you are left with a pattern pieces that’s got all its details on the wrong side? I hope that makes sense

Nice! Is there a way to make this same style dress but make it with more sturdier fabric? It will be a work dress and I would like for it to last a long time

Love you videos. I really hope you come back soon!

I have just found your channel. You have the best instructions I have found so far! I am now a fan and a follower. It has been 2 years since you posted anything.....please come back and make more videos!

That is the wrong Buttonhole attachment for a # 401.. It will fit your # 404 ( Straight stitch machine ). The Singer #401 uses the "Singer Professional Buttonhole" attachment. FYI, your machine is a very early "production model" from 1956.

I'm obsessed with carefully ironing every pattern piece and envelope, then carefully refolding the pieces

Looks fantastic 😍

These are beautiful. Thank you for your post. Do you think these come up high enough on the inner thighs to reduce thigh chafing? I have been toying with the idea of making things like this to wear underneath dresses on an everyday basis, but using bright patterned fabrics.

Just subscribed although I can see you haven't made a video in a long time. Ever the optimist, I live in hope that a new video will suddenly pop up. I watched the block video first. I've heard of them but never understood how they worked. When adjusting your block for the skirt pattern couldn't you use the pleat and pocket placement on the pattern as a guide to the size of pleat, pocket placement, etc. I don't have the skill to look at the pattern picture, especially a drawing and guesstimate where to put them. Please come back. These videos are fascinating and very useful. X

Holy cow! This is the first time I've ever been able to understand this process! Thank you!!

The music was too loud. I really couldn't hear you very well. It made it off putting for me. Shame, as I was interested in this.

Is your sewing machine a Singer 401A? If so what do you think about that machine? I loved your satin Hollywood nightgown, I only wish it was modeled by a human. I reminded me of something Barbara Stanwyck or Bette Davis would wear in one of those wonderful old movies from the 40s. Let me know about your sewing machine because I am contemplating buying one.

Thankyou so much for this - I have just made up a vintage pattern as is in a 34in bust and no way going to fit me. This is great. So simple too.

Best demo I've seen and I've got some Nancy zieman books that you made it easier for me to understand. Thanks

I would recommend ironing the original piece to have the most accurate shape to your pattern. It's gonna be a bear upsizing this, so make it as accurate as possible. Every wrinkle that isn't laying flat literally changes the shape.

A dry iron would flatten out nicely.

This is amazing ❤. Good job.

I want to gift it to my wife so sorry for me neither I know anything about it nor my wife so I want someone to guide me about it.

Hello everyone. I am from Majid Pakistan where am I now to buy this machine because I have no idea about it. As I see you all are appreciating it so much I also like it now.

I love your dress and your personality 😂❤

This is beautiful, i have never sewn anything and this looks very complicated but i will try one day

Do the vintage catalogue hv a illustration booklet on alterations will like to know where to get them thanks

In the sixties it was so IN to have a gonk sitting on your bed All the ones we had were circular Hmmm I wonder what happened to mine

I love that 404 model!! If anyone has the luck to find one in working order, I highly recommend not to hesitate buying it! My neighbor sold this model with it’s original oak sewing table and seat for $1 about 30 years ago. I’ve had many fancy sewing machines in my life and currently have another fancy machine. My late husband gifted to me a a singer with umpteenth sewing stitches but, this one is still my favorite! It’s a workhorse and just like you say it’s so easy to maintain. I intend on passing it down to my oldest granddaughter who i had taught how to sew when she was 12. She learned so quickly that Christmas I bought her her own machine. She took sewing in high school as well, excelling in her class! I’m trying to get my youngest granddaughter interesting in sewing too. Time will tell…

I love the pants you look fabulous. Great sewing tips too. Thank you.

401 not 404. Top off maintenance missing

So refreshing from all the other flat patterning vids out there.

Hi do you have a video on upscaling a pattern for a dress or top?

Hey! Thanks so much for this clear explanation. I have one question and I apologize if you said it but I didn’t get it. How do you know where to draw the vertical and horizontal slash lines or is that how you do it to enlarge any pant pattern? Thanks!

great video, sadky I found it really hard to hear you over that great music, x from the UK

Super helpful! I appreciate all these wonderful tips, especially for tricky pants!

Thank you for simplifying this for me!

It’s super flattering and I adore a good vintage suit!!!

Hi lovely video. I was hoping you could give me an advice. I own quite a few vintage patterns and they are quite fragile. Do you know of a method where i could professionaly get them reprinted and transferred into pdf? Thx

You look so cute! Cute outfit. Ill trying to make my own slopper. Thank you

Question is your center front the lenght of your skirt??

What a lovely skirt. Fit is perfect

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I have an inclination to hinge my pattern outward. I have tiny arms and tiny shoulders. I need to add 2in to the bust and 4in to the shoulders and arm holes the same size. I thinking about cutting it up the middle and hinging it out at the waist. I think it's a crazy enough idea it might work.

You must very young!! I remember my mom making me that nightgown back in the early 1970s!! My mom used to wear hats something like what you showed!

Thank you so much for this very helpful video. Would you be interested in selling the pattern? I have been trying to find the top portion to recreate a garment I used to have. This pattern is the closest I have found.

When we cleaned out mu husbands parents house I found some vintage hats of his mother’s I display them in one of our guest rooms that’s has vintage french provincial furniture. I have sewn all my life and love to find vintage notions.

I always iron my patterns, before I cut them out. Is it a bad idea to iron vintage patterns {e.g. 1968}, even carefully?

Absolutely love the top. Would the Hepburn top from charm patterns work as an alternative if you aren't subscribed to the patron?

Girl thank you, I found some kids patterns at the thrift store that are 3 sizes too big and I've been trying to rework them

Great walk through! Could hardly hear you sometimes as the music was too loud

Thank you for explaining in Detail

I love this hem finish! I have been sewing for over 60 years not only for myself and family but also as a custom dressmaker and have never seen this finish. I just found your channel and have been binge watching (stumbled upon it mainly because of the vintage style) - you are very gifted in skill and in teaching. I noticed though that you stopped loading new material back in 2021 which is unfortunate as there are many new sewists who would benefit from your videos.

That is GORGEOUS! I would love to see it on to see how it flows. That must be so magnificent and luxurious to wear!!! 👏