How to SEW a DRESS (mennonite style)
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2019
- From start to finish, I take you with me as a sew a dress. From cutting out to the finished product. I hope this helps!
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Look at the smile on that kid...my heart melted!! What a doll!!
Haha! "Two thousand years later," and yet she persisted. That dress is darling! : ) ☮️
thanks so much, lol
Your sad music during ripping cracked me up. 😂 That’s usually where I stop for a few days. 😁
LOL, glad you caught that. Ha, yes, I get so tired of ripping!
Janine, I have been sewing for at least 65 years! I have se
wn everything from corsets to wedding dresses! I have never made anything without having to rip something out So don't give up and enjoy yourself!
aww, thank you! You have been sewing many years! Glad you enjoy it!
Amen to that. Me too xxx
That makes me feel so much better!
my seam ripper is my true and loyal friend 💓
yup, me too! It just happens. Also, with stretchy knit fabrics, you need to allow the seam to stretch with the fabric. You can use either a short zig/zag stitch or a stretch stitch on your sewing machine OR just serge your seam. Serging will allow the fabric to stretch when worn plus finishes the seams all in one. I hope that makes sense! You are doing great for self taught! The dresses you are wearing are great.
Hi! I think you have good instincts for someone who is "not" a seamstress. I am retired from being a seamstress and most all of us are self taught. I do have a couple of tips though. Open and then press the zipper flat before you begin sewing it in. Where you had trouble matching your pleats, remember that the machine will slightly gather the fabric on the bottom while it's easy to stretch the top too much. Maybe it will help you to use that to your advantage by turning it over. You are completely right to make clips in seam allowance to get it to curve nicer around neckline. Good video and nice dress!
thanks, Vickey for the encouragement and tips! I've been getting a lot of great tips! Thanks for taking the time! Have a lovely day!
Yes, you’re so right! Everything I was going to say. And I loved watching - even if someone’s not a professional sewer, they can still make beautiful clothes and be proud of them. We all cook even though we’re not professional chefs, and we all get nourished. So I say, have a go and enjoy xxx
The time stamp cards in this video are literally my life when I'm sewing. 4 million years later 😂
LOL, totally!
Hi, The older I get (I'm 82) the more I realized that 'ripping' is really a part of sewing. It is also how we learn certain important things. Besides, it develops patience. .. You seem to be doing a great job because you follow through and never give up! It's the same with canning. when my jam comes out too thin, I just call it syrup. Love your channel.
I'm super honored to have you here! You have seen much in your life and thank you for the advice! So true, and I need ever so much more patience! My biggest weakness! God bless!
@@theMennoniteMom oh she's so right still it frustrates me but at least I'm working a different set of muscles when I do it.
Go easy on yourself. You are such a dear.
Girl, I was laughing all through this. But, WOW!! IT TURNED OUT AWESOME!!
AND YES, A haircut just makes them look older. Boohoo. He is just sooooo Adorably Cute!!
well thanks so much! (: cheers!
Just a hint....Put the zipper in before you sew the side seams together. You're doing a good job for being self-taught.
thanks for the tip!
Yes and also move your notch for shoulder seam up some. Or do not worry about that notch at all. Your serger will make it fit just right. No need for pinning points . Also notice your body form. You are a little more forward shouldered (curved forward) so that means you need your back across shoulders a little bigger. If you lay your front pattern and back pattern on top of each other your back should be bigger on that sleeve curved cut than your front. (That’s probably why your fit feels a little wonky in the wrong places.). You do great for homemade pattern and self taught! 😍😍 always put your sleeve on bed of serger (the extra feed dogs will set your sleeve in without pinning). I always tell people. Outie curves on bottom and inner curves on top! 🤣🤣outies down. Innies up. 🤷🏼♀️ just tighten tension on the needle threads on serger and gather. No need to do all those steps on the sewing machine. Or just tighten your sewing machine tension to 7-8 and baste a long stitch and it auto gathers for you no need to pull it. 😍😍
Believe it or not you are a seamstress and a good one! I enjoy your videos very much.
well thanks... I don't feel like one. Don't know what half the terms are called and don't enjoy it much! LOL
The struggle is so real. I’m dyslexic and decided to take up sewing. I sew just like you! Nice to know I’m not the only one best friends with her seam ripper lol thanks for sharing.
that would be a challenge! lol, I can't sew without a ripper!
I’m dyslexic too and add and it helps me get through the day and trying to put the pieces to gather can be so hard because I my mind can’t understand when it comes together im like ahhh that’s how it works 😂
I love the fabric of the dress you were wearing while sewing. It's so cute! Loved your video. I've been sewing my whole life, I'm 62, and yes, I still rip, rip, rip! You're doing great by figuring out things on your own.
thank you! (: well doesn't look too hopeful for me then, lol!
Loved your delightful commentary and jokes! Sweet young lady, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Blessings.
thank you! glad you enjoyed!
Great job. Zander is just precious.
Your music choice and jokes are on point! Have a wonderful day! I also think you did a great job with your dress, you helped me understand darts a little better and its appreciated!
P.s. that dress looks amazing on you!
thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
I agree!!
This made my morning! As a Mennonite that (gasp), hates trying to sew her cape dresses, I could so relate to this!
I think you are a very brave person, when something goes wrong when I'm sewing I'll leave it for the next day at least...
lol, yes, but I have OCD which won't let me do that... sometimes I wish I could!
First time to watch you, knit fabric is so difficult to work with. My heart went out to you, the end result looked good. Your little boy is precious. God bless.
thank you so much! yes, it wasn't fun! Thanks for watching!
We sew like you! So your not alone. I love the Cape style and the modestly factor. We are modest in our family too. We just make stuff work here.
that's great! (: there's no one way to be modest (:
Oh I know a bunch of people must have told you... but there is a knit presser foot for our machine.... maybe that would make it a little easier to work with knits. Although I dislike them for the same issues you were having.
@@pinkkr1983 thanks! Yes, they've been telling me, but thanks!
You are one brave seamstress, going at it without pins! I pin everything and when I learned to sew (many decades ago) we were taught to baste everything first. I sewed our daughter’s wedding dress, a slippery satin and I was praying as I sewed in that zipper! I was thinking at that point that as she is our only daughter I would thankfully never have to sew another wedding dress! 😁
First of all, beautiful photos of Xander and the puppies! So professional! And secondly, I just wanted to tell you that I could totally relate to all the little set backs, and seam ripping! It always seemed to me that the mistakes would happen on the last home stretch; when you're tired and looking forward to being done (and getting that coffee!) You sell yourself short...you did a fantastic job, and the results were so worth it! I'm so happy that you've mastered the problem you had with your sleeves! And of course, you kept us entertained the whole process, by inserting those silly messages, like, "An eternity later..." I almost choked on my coffee, I laughed so hard! Another great, enjoyable video, Jeannine! Well done
thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it, it was one of my least favorite videos to do. (: two plus hours of sewing and a lot of videos to go through, so glad you liked all the little spongebob inserts. I don't watch spongebob, but have seen others put these sayings in their videos and it always cracked me up too! Thanks and have a good day!
Thanks for the video. You and your son are adorable!!
I love how you leave all the mistakes in! Showing real life. I think you are imperfectly perfect! We all are. God makes us all so individual. I love watching your videos. God bless you and your family sister.
thank you so much, I appreciate your encouragement! God bless!
Looks beautiful...wish I could do that. Nice job!!
Oh my goodness! Your family is so precious.
That dress looks amazing on you!!! The dress is perfect for summer
thanks so much!
I love your new dress it looks beautiful on you you did a great job! Thank you so much for sharing!
thanks so much!
Beautiful dress and fun video! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing. I love the pattern. You absolutely nailed it.👍🏻👗
thanks so much!
I enjoy watching how others sew. I can always find tips of doing things an easier way. The photo of 'muddy' Zander & the dogs is so super cute! 😍 Have a great day!
thanks, Rachel! Yeah, he had so much fun!
Great video, glad it showed up in my subjects. A+ great job!
thanks so much!
You are fabulous!! Love your sense of humor! Stand strong!
thanks so much!
love your fabrics❤ and your tenacity🎉
You are absolutely delightful. Great job. You made me smile.
thank you!
Very well done, jokes and all just keep it up. I too learned when I was quite young.
Love that little sweetie you have there, he is so adorable.
thank you! yes, we love the little man! trying to cherish the little years.. .(:
Loved watching this video, I use to sew all the time and have lost so many of my skills since I stopped so this was like a refresher course. Xander's hair cut is so precious, you can tell he feels like such a big boy now. Thanks for sharing your daily life with us!
well have fun sewing if you decide to start again! Thanks again for your support!
I love you humor, you do just fine sewing your dresses fit nicely.
thanks so much!
Your editing skills are great! This is so fun to watch.
thank you!
I did enjoy you n ur video. Im a new person
to sewing. I havnt sewn since 13yrs. Im now 55.
Luv luv luv. GOD BLESS
well thank you! best of wishes if you decide to take it up again!
Pattern flatters you and the prints look nice, too - Good job!!
thank you kindly!
this is the first video I watched. I see myself. You're doing a wonderful job. Keep it up!
welcome! Honored to have you here! thank you!
You have the CUTEST son on the planet!! I'm a new subscriber. Love your videos. I was raised on a farm and it is wonderful letting us see in your life. God bless⚘
She really does! He's just adorable! ❤❤
Love from a new channel!! ❤
why thanks! I'm a bit partial to him myself! So honored to have you here!
So happy your video showed up on my play list. Loved the tutorial of sewing your dress. Brought back lots of memories of my sewing days, lots of seam ripping and redo. 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed! and welcome here! Yes, the dreaded ripping, aye?
Loved this video so much. Thankyou for taking the time. Also your little man's hair cut is adorable 😍
thank you!
That smile on your boy makes my day! 😁 Thanks for the little lesson. I've been afraid to sew with that kind of fabric. I think I'm gonna give it a shot.
good luck! hope it goes well for you!
Knits are harder. Start with plain cotton.
I Loved this video.
So Sweet & Funny!
What an Awesome Boy.
He is so Handsome.
Learned a lot.
The dress turned out great.
BLESSINGS!
thank you! glad you enjoyed! Cheers!
I love your dress. It's beautiful!
Thank you for your amazing videos, I loved them. Your great!
thanks for your support!
I think you did a great job on that sweet dress. It looks nice on you. Knit is more difficult to sew, glad you used your serger too. If you figured out how to sew on your own , I think that is great!
thanks so much! (:
Great tutorial! I love your sewing style❣️ I recently sewed a tote with a zipper. Wasn’t happy with how I sewed it in, so I ripped it. Proceeded to sew it in perfectly...but, upside down🙄😢😭
Third time was the charm. It hurts when you realize that you gave yourself all that extra work and frustration!
I love your casual no stress approach to a practical task. You just need to sew a dress. Fits with your simple no frills approach to everything. Love you!
lol, love your youtube name! anyway, thanks so much! glad you enjoy our channel!
I love the haircut and so does he! 👏🏼👍🏼
Aww, his haircut is so cute 😍 Also, my favorite breed of dogs, such adorable pictures 🐾🐾
thank you! yes, I love corgis!
There are ways to make it easier for you to sew. zipper manufacturers make a special foot to assist in the installation of a hidden zipper. It does the hard work of keeping the teeth out of the way so you can sew close. Most fabric stores carry them. If I lived closer I would be so glad to show you some easy tricks for sewing. You have done an excellent job of teaching yourself. Bravo!!!!!!
thanks for that! Yes, I should look into an actual zipper foot! it would help a lot! thanks for the tip! Would be nice if you lived close (:
Just an FYI my lovely. The foot you're using in this video IS a zipper foot x
@@TheCrippledCrafter 😍 thank you! I wasnt sure!
Thank you for the great tutorial. I love how the dress looks on you. It's a lovely summery print.
thanks so much!
Xander has the cutest smile--great job on his haircut! Also great job on the sewing demo, best insert narrations ever. :) Your finished dress is so pretty--thanks for keeping the process real. Seam ripper's my best "frenemy".
I'm glad you enjoyed! (: makes it worth it!
Most enjoyable sewing video I've ever seen! You are so funny! I'm not a Mennonite, but I might make this dress to wear to Mass. Keep the videos coming! Awesome job!
I'm glad you enjoyed! thanks so much!
Well, I think you are doing a great job sewing , keep it up . Pratice Makes Perfect.
I also self taught but, my mother did know how to sew. I have a hard time gathering for skirts and fancy sleeves so I also plet ( make folds).
thank you!
He is so precious and that smile brightens anyone day❤️ Your doing a beautiful job with your sowing ❤️
Wonderful job! 100000x better than any of us could hope to do! Thank you for sharing
lol, I doubt it, but thanks!
i love your quirky attitude and joke lol
You are a virtuous woman, I really enjoy your content. You have a beautiful family....your skills as a seamsstress they are better than mine...receive a hug from those Christian foto Puerto Rico.....Blessings
hello to Puerto Rico! Thanks for being here! we are honored!
Hey how ya doing I was looking up yer show again, just basics, and I was here before during a crisis in Portland Orego n and you cheered me up as I have some good sewing experience and this is very useful even for guys that don't wear dresses but daughters do...Best to you!
So pretty. I love the sleeve length! Old age and weight loss have really made my upper arms very "jiggly"! Such a modest,lovely dress. Thanks for sharing this skill.
you're welcome, glad you enjoyed!
you can hand baste the zipper in first and then take out the basting stitches after the zipper is installed. Hand basting can be a new sewers best friend. Also, use pins and take your time. Take the pins out one at a time as you come to them. Keep at it. You are doing great with your sewing.
thanks for the tips!
Yes, hand or machine baste the seam where the zipper goes first. Press it flat. Pin and sew the zipper. You can also baste the zipper in if you want to hold everything in place as you see. Knit fabric is a bear. You can iron fusible interfacing on the seams to hold them steady. You also need a knit fabric needle. 100% cotton or 100% polyester like Guttermans German thread is the vest to use. Do not use the cotton polyester blends like Coats and Clark. The thread breaks. It’s not your sewing, it’s the inferior thread.
If you make tee shirts for your little boy, you can see easier and faster. The front sleeve piece is shorter than the back. Right sides together sew the right shoulder seam. Leave the left one open. Press. Stretch the knit neckline facing around your child’s head and add half an inch seam allowance. Do not use pattern piece, they are always too small. Put a pin in stretchy neckband at midpoint. Line it up with outside shoulder seam and pin. Pin the ends of the band to the ends of the front and back necklines. Sew band to shirt as one long continuous flat seam. Press neckband seam downward. Sew left shoulder seam and press. At the back of neckline between shoulder seams, in medium or long stitch, top stitch seam down. This makes professional look like store bought. Pin middle of sleeves to shoulder seam. Stitch. Gem edges of sleeves. Stitch shirt from the edge of the gemmed sleeve to bottom of shirt. Hen bottom of shirt. Easy peasy. My favorite was Quik Sew pattern books with master patterns. You trace off the size you need and it has sewing instructions. I pretty much taught myself to sew using these books.
You are doing a wonderful good job 🥰, loving this video ! Sleeves are not my favorite either . Thank you for posting!
You are adorable.
I appreciate your kindness in sharing with us your sewing tips. You are such a good teacher...thank you.
thank you and thanks for watching!
I love the dress you have on it so beautiful in the colors you look gorgeous in that dress and thank you for the video
"One eternity later" oh no! I can totally relate. I always catch the fabric. 2000 years later!! Tge captions made me laugh.
LOL, glad you enjoyed... it seemed like it was taking forever that day!
@@theMennoniteMom I always sew with my seam ripper by my side. I just made the Cape dress and I cut it out one day and it did take an entire day (pretty much) to sew from start to finish. I think it is all those darts. I didn't have transfer paper and was just transferring them by hand....five hundred years later....
Knits: it's very important try not to stretch the fabric.
Use a stabilizer, it helps it from stretching, neck, zipper, sleeves.
Would you sew paper to the fabric to keep it from stretching? Them just pull of the paper afterwards?
Dawn M. I’ve never used paper, can’t help you there; I use a narrow seam binding, especially on the shoulder seams as they tend to stretch down and hang off my narrow shoulders otherwise.
You can use paper for the sewing, so it doesn't get caught in your machine. (or you can try stretch thread and prayer if your machine is still eating fabric). As others mentioned, without stabilizers the necks will stretch and warp over time. It also helps the longevity of your clothes by adding stabilizer. Black and Sons sewing supply is a family business with a good number of iron on or sew in options for a good price. They also ship in the continental U.S.
Also you can try lowering tension, so long as the stiches don't look wonky.
I really enjoyed watching you sew your dress, and the commentary made me laugh! Watching you, I was reminded of a time when I sewed clothing and other items, and when I had little ones....and it made me so happy and also nostalgic. Thank you for sharing your dressmaking skills, and for bringing me happy memories, too!
I'm glad you had many happy memories! I'm not sure my memories of sewing will be the same, but maybe! LOL. Thanks for watching!
I love your channel! You have personality plus!!! Your dress was beautiful! You were completely entertaining however, with your own self critique. Your son is absolutely lit up with joy and so fun. Thanks for sharing your life with me!
I'm glad you enjoyed! thanks so much, honored to have you follow along!
Great video. A great inspiration! I like the cape for added modesty. Thanks for making/posting this, and for sharing the pics of Xander. BEAUTIFUL 👶 BOY!
thank you and thanks for watching! We do love him! (:
@@theMennoniteMom How can I get the pattern for dress/cape? Tks
So I started sewing a couple years ago, with my mom’s help. I have been working my way towards completing a dress. I appreciate how you keep it real in your videos. Just wondering though, how many yards of fabric does it generally take to make this style of dress? Also, I think it turned out great! (We are always our worst critics.) Thank you for sharing this experience. God bless 💕
Good for you! I get around 3 yards at 60 inches wide. then I usually have some left over, depending how I cut... Good luck with your sewing!
@@theMennoniteMom I also bought a serger a year ago,and it promptly became a large paper weight! LOL Now because of your video I am going to dust it off and give it a try. :-)
@@amystiles3284 lol, way to go!
Your little boy is so sweet and cute with his animals. I love the new fresh summery print. Thanks for the demo! It looks beautiful!
Oh my goodness your baby boy is so precious. Thank you for doing this. 👗. Have a wonderful evening.
thanks so much!
Just found this video and I know I’m going to love it.
I am so excited you made this video! Great job!
Love from my channel❤️
thanks!
Me too!!
Love from a new channel! 💞
Your delightful and a wonderful seamstress..repeat slowly three times
😂😂 thanks for the laugh. You are sounding like my husband. He would say something like that "repeat after me!" lol
Love the sewing videos!
I loved your video!The little interruption clips were so funny,and your jokes cracked me up too! :)Loved the pictures of Zander!Keep up the good work.
thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
But, in all seriousness seem ripping is devestatinh. 😂
it sure is!!!! hate it!
editing was spot on!! haha!!! loved it.. and you're way of sewing is mine to a "t". I don't love sewing, and I usually make it up as I go, or copy off of something. Patterns are all "greek" lol!
I loved the weight idea instead of pinning!!!! game changer!!! I didn't think of that! love it!
seam ripping is the worst!
and Xander's hair cut is adorable! He is such a cutie!!! and those muddy pictures with the pups?! ADORABLE!!!
thanks! Glad you got some tips for speeding up the unloved process! LOL. yes, I had so fun with the muddy kid and dogs!
You are so funny and your son sooo adorable!! Love the videos!
Am loving watching you! I've taught adults and 3 different 4-H clubs. You are really doing fine
WONDERFUL! Video. Totally enjoyed it. Thank you
thank you!
Your little boy is adorable, I love your humor, going to categorize your videos under that adjective, when I’m having a bad day, will pop up and watch one of your vids.The green dress you are wearing is so pretty, as are you. As a self-taught sewist, you are doing great, knits are challenging.
thanks for the encouragement and support! honored to have you here!
Yep... I'm definitely convinced you can do anything. You are blessed with many talents. The dress look very good on you. If i could find a pattern I would make myself one. I enjoy your videos so much. Blessing to you
no, not true! lol. I have links to some websites in the description. Patterns a bit different than mine... but maybe you could find something!
Oh my gosh! I’m so glad to watch this one. Laughing so hard I have tears. You are a trooper.
I'm so glad I'm a Baptist and can buy off the rack! I do some sewing but it's definitely not my favorite thing to do...ever! Your little boy is just adorable. His smile could light up a room. 😁
yes, that's a blessing! I don't care much for sewing! and thank you! we do love the little guy!
You make it look so easy! I could watch you sew all day! Thank you!!
lol, I'm glad you enjoyed. It wasn't easy... this round was frustrating!
Thanks for doing this video. I ordered the pattern and fabric from the Goods Store (they also have great basic undergarments) and was able to sew the dress in a day. I will say that I am a pretty experienced seamstress and although it wasn't hard, I am glad I saw your tutorial as the pattern instructions are minimal. I need to make a few adjustments for the next dress, but I really like the pattern. The dress is super comfortable.
I loved this video and I love your sense of humor!! I think it turned out great!!
thanks so much!
Y’all make my day
Xander is so adorable! Thank you for sharing . Your dress is lovely and you did a great job. I have sewn almost all my life (68 yrs old) and zippers were always hard. For self taught, you do great! I had the advantage of learning from my favorite aunt in my early teens. I rarely sew garments any more although st one time i made everything my daughters and i wore. Now just sew for fun. You will continue to improve as you go.
thanks for the encouragement! I'm amazed at how many people still sew! that's great! Wish I enjoyed it more!
you did a wonderful job!!!
I love your choice of fabrics!
thank you!
Love this one! Thank you so much!
Oh, girl...you are sooooo REAL! This video had me in stitches (no pun intended)! It was so much me when I try to sew! Keep up the good work, I love watching you. You're a hoot & Xander is a doll. Nathan isn't bad either. *LOL*
😄👍
I thoroughly enjoyed your sewing video. I am so glad you “left in” your mistakes. It is good to know that I am not the only one who makes mistakes, catches the material, and has a love/ hate relationship with my seam ripper! Your dress came out beautifully and fits so nicely. The cape is so nice. I teach elementary school and think it would be comfortable and modest. Thanks for the tutorial!
I'm glad you enjoyed! Yes, I don't care for sewing much. LOL
Beautiful dress!!
Thanks I like your dress and the way you put it together.💐
thanks so much!