James! Your work is incredible! It is absolutely an honor to partner with you on this project. I only wish Pegee were here to see your work. She would be so proud. Sending this to the whole family. Can't wait for the next video.
I had that dress made for me about 30 years ago but I had to use cotton material- at that time they didn’t have the material- for a GWTW convention in Atlanta,GA.
I’ve made this one! Same pattern and fabric choices too. Took me about a year and a half, had a full time job while doing it. It’s one of my favorites and was a lot of fun (and frustration lol) to make and it looks so good at the end. Can’t wait to see more!
@@jameskellylondon2428 that’s the one thing I didn’t do according to the pattern lol, all those buttonholes on the ruffle! I counted out about 1200 of them, and my sewing machine is a very basic one from the 80s. I cheated and used fray check
STUNNING!!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!! The fabric is glorious! I don't envy you for doing those hems though! Jimmy, you do SUCH beautiful work! Such a delight to watch this project happen! Can't wait for part 2!
Wonderful work! Have been anxiously awaiting your videos on this dress. I have this dress from this fabric and pattern. But would like to re-make it myself soon. Watching you work on this project will be so valuable. Thank you for sharing this project with us!
Yay first in the queue James. Gonna watch this then edit comment. Wow what a darling!! That is going to eclipse some of your work when completed James. Stunning beautiful and way to go !! Can’t wait to see the bodice either. Champing at the bit James bring it on please….love love xxxx
The speed with which you hand sew and pleat is truly impressive with such an excellent result. May I ask how long it takes to make the entire dress from start to finish? Secondly, I wonder how hot it would be to wear such a garment in the hot, humid April of the South with all those layers of fabric, and the requisite undergarments? Thank you for sharing your talents. Walter Plunkett would hire you in a thrice.
The skirt took me a week to make, the basic bodice I worked slowly on over a few weeks. The dress is surprisingly light considering how much fabric there is in it.
JAMES THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I can't wait to see the bodice! You are so incredibly TALENTED! I am so jealous! I love pegee of Williamsburg. I have and have made the Burgundy ball gown in her GWTW Collection. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! Your number one fan.. . John
Am about to cry, it's that beautiful. Pardon my ignorance but how did they do this in the 1860s? Was it all stitched by hand? Can't fathom the level of work. And that really looks like the fabric used in the film.
This has been a dream project for years! My mom made a version of this back in the 80s using printed linen and modifying a wedding dress pattern (Pegee's pattern wasn't out yet). I do have Pegee's pattern and am looking forward watching your process. I know it will be fabulous ❤
Your work is stunning!! Did you end up cutting all of the gores on the fold? I noticed you mentioned not being sure at the beginning of the video, and I couldn’t tell in the video if you had cut them like normal, or if you had placed the gores on the center fold for cutting.
@@Taylor-Renee yes, after talking with Megan at Pegee of Williamsburg we came to the conclusion that yes the skirt panels should be cut on the fold even though there is nothing in the directions that says too.
Amazing amazing work!!! I'm currently in the planning stages of making this and am stumped at the yardage for the skirt. I have the same pattern; about how many yards of fabric did you need for lining, underskirt, and top layer? Thanks so much!
Because organza is so prone to fraying, is there a reason you did not use French seams? I am still learning so I would like your opinion on the use of French seams.
thanks for your messge i didnt use french seams as ive seen quite a few original hollywood costumes and they dont do them, which is why i did the same here. they just sew the seam and pink the edges as that way it is almost invisible and you dont get the thick line of the french seam showing
@@jameskellylondon2428 that makes perfect sense. thank you. I have learned so much from your videos and so have my students. Everything you do is so stunning and inspirational. Your time and videos are such a gift to us all.
James! Your work is incredible! It is absolutely an honor to partner with you on this project. I only wish Pegee were here to see your work. She would be so proud. Sending this to the whole family. Can't wait for the next video.
Thank you so much! And thank uou for trusting me with it.
watching a master craftpersons hands work is a gift. thank you....
thanks you very much
I had that dress made for me about 30 years ago but I had to use cotton material- at that time they didn’t have the material- for a GWTW convention in Atlanta,GA.
I’ve made this one! Same pattern and fabric choices too. Took me about a year and a half, had a full time job while doing it. It’s one of my favorites and was a lot of fun (and frustration lol) to make and it looks so good at the end. Can’t wait to see more!
The skirt pattern worked really well. Onto the bodice next
@@jameskellylondon2428 that’s the one thing I didn’t do according to the pattern lol, all those buttonholes on the ruffle! I counted out about 1200 of them, and my sewing machine is a very basic one from the 80s. I cheated and used fray check
@@TheCowgirlBookworm the buttonholes are the part im not looking forward to
@@jameskellylondon2428 it’s not fun, but once you thread the velvet ribbon through, it looks beautiful
OMG so excited for part two!
It will be coming in 2024, I'm just working on the prep for it
Beautiful!
We also know this as the Green Sprig Dress. I live less than a mile from where the picnic scene was filmed!❤️
STUNNING!!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!! The fabric is glorious! I don't envy you for doing those hems though! Jimmy, you do SUCH beautiful work! Such a delight to watch this project happen! Can't wait for part 2!
Wait for all the button holes on the frills
Wonderful work! Have been anxiously awaiting your videos on this dress. I have this dress from this fabric and pattern. But would like to re-make it myself soon. Watching you work on this project will be so valuable. Thank you for sharing this project with us!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The skirt pattern worked really well
Wow! Superb job! Can't wait to see the finished gown. (Please, one day, have a go at Grace Kelly's wedding gown!)
James, the skirt is Stunning. Your talent is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!❤
Thank uou so much
I legit only found this channel because I looked up the BBQ dress from Gone With the Wind on UA-cam to see if anyone made it. Hello 👋🏻
i hope you enjoy the videos, the final part will be out soon
Humans, in this case you, are incredible in what they/you, can do, and create. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Yay first in the queue James. Gonna watch this then edit comment. Wow what a darling!! That is going to eclipse some of your work when completed James. Stunning beautiful and way to go !! Can’t wait to see the bodice either. Champing at the bit James bring it on please….love love xxxx
The speed with which you hand sew and pleat is truly impressive with such an excellent result. May I ask how long it takes to make the entire dress from start to finish? Secondly, I wonder how hot it would be to wear such a garment in the hot, humid April of the South with all those layers of fabric, and the requisite undergarments? Thank you for sharing your talents. Walter Plunkett would hire you in a thrice.
The skirt took me a week to make, the basic bodice I worked slowly on over a few weeks. The dress is surprisingly light considering how much fabric there is in it.
JAMES THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I can't wait to see the bodice! You are so incredibly TALENTED! I am so jealous! I love pegee of Williamsburg. I have and have made the Burgundy ball gown in her GWTW Collection. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! Your number one fan.. . John
Thank you so much
Am about to cry, it's that beautiful. Pardon my ignorance but how did they do this in the 1860s? Was it all stitched by hand? Can't fathom the level of work. And that really looks like the fabric used in the film.
Yes it's the best copy of the original fabric you can buy
My favorite 🕊🇺🇲💕
There will be a part 2 at some point
Light as a breath of spring. Beautiful ❤
Thank you
This has been a dream project for years! My mom made a version of this back in the 80s using printed linen and modifying a wedding dress pattern (Pegee's pattern wasn't out yet). I do have Pegee's pattern and am looking forward watching your process. I know it will be fabulous ❤
Thank you so much. I'm hoping to get the last part of making the dress out in the next couple of months
My favorite Scarlett dress. 💕
beautiful work as always. I could never make this organza is the death of me.
it was quite easy to work with actually
How exciting! It's looking beautiful,of course in your hands I knew it would!
Thank uou so much
I’m so happy that you made this dress!!! Will comment more after I actually watch this.
Absolutely Stunning 🤩. It’s so awesome looking with beautiful craftsmanship and pleating methods. Another great project perfectly executed. 🎊 👏
thank you so much
uggh king, it's beautiful! congratulations, you're the best
Thank you so much 🙂
Your work is stunning!! Did you end up cutting all of the gores on the fold? I noticed you mentioned not being sure at the beginning of the video, and I couldn’t tell in the video if you had cut them like normal, or if you had placed the gores on the center fold for cutting.
@@Taylor-Renee yes, after talking with Megan at Pegee of Williamsburg we came to the conclusion that yes the skirt panels should be cut on the fold even though there is nothing in the directions that says too.
You did an awesome and amazing job.
That green material is so lovely.
I love it!!!!!!
thank you so much
wow!
Stunning! great job! I can't wait to see the whole dress =)
thank you so much
Amazing amazing work!!! I'm currently in the planning stages of making this and am stumped at the yardage for the skirt. I have the same pattern; about how many yards of fabric did you need for lining, underskirt, and top layer? Thanks so much!
@@TyShelton-ms9hq I think I used 14 metres of fabric for each layer in the skirt.
@@TyShelton-ms9hq I think I used 14 metres of fabric for each layer in the skirt.
Wonderful! Where can one find the fabric?
The fabric is from Pegee of Williamsburg you can find it on their etsy shop.
Because organza is so prone to fraying, is there a reason you did not use French seams? I am still learning so I would like your opinion on the use of French seams.
thanks for your messge i didnt use french seams as ive seen quite a few original hollywood costumes and they dont do them, which is why i did the same here. they just sew the seam and pink the edges as that way it is almost invisible and you dont get the thick line of the french seam showing
@@jameskellylondon2428 that makes perfect sense. thank you. I have learned so much from your videos and so have my students. Everything you do is so stunning and inspirational. Your time and videos are such a gift to us all.
@@sewjostudio thank you for your very kind words
What type of hem did you use on the two organza under layers?
It's the same hem on all 3 layers. I turned under 1/2" and then turned up thr required hem and slipstiched it down
Beautiful!
We also know this as the Green Sprig Dress. I live less than a mile from where the picnic scene was filmed!❤️
That's amazing