Pattern Review | McCalls 8139

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Hello,
    A review of McCalls 8139 in this week garment making process was fun.
    I enjoyed the pattern matching of the garment, which pushed my creativity a bit. The anticipation of the overall outlook was a relief once the dress came to life.
    The linen purchased from Mood Fabrics.com was ideal for the project.
    I enjoyed the process but not so much the dress. hopefully, over time, my feelings for the dress will change.
    Thanks for watching.
    KARON
    Fabric
    www.moodfabric...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @deborahtate7763
    @deborahtate7763 5 місяців тому +1

    Karon, Not many words can explain the look of this dress, so I chose STUNNING! Your choices are beautiful and I don’t believe anyone will tell you the design on the back is upside down. The black sandals are okay, yes white might be better, you could also try nude. Beautiful job, well done.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Deborah, I am flattered and appreciative of your time and feedback. It definitely took some thought but was worth the experience.
      I will explore shoe options for sure.
      Thank you so much!!!

  • @cookiebattle
    @cookiebattle 5 місяців тому +7

    Oh wow! The dress looks amazing! Such a great pattern placement!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate your feedback. Thank you for watching 😀

  • @EttaBragg
    @EttaBragg 5 місяців тому +6

    The dress is beautiful! I love your work. Sewing takes time and thought to transform fabric into a beautiful piece of work. You have mastered it.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! You are very kind. I am appreciative of your feedback and am happy you find my content .

  • @mitzilahogans9549
    @mitzilahogans9549 5 місяців тому +8

    Karon, you truly have the gift of sewing, and selection of fabric for the perfect pattern, my Sister. You inspire me to keep learning and trying.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Mitzie, you are very kind. I truly appreciate your encouraging words. Keep going, we all inspire each other.

  • @kellyborroto-garcia6222
    @kellyborroto-garcia6222 5 місяців тому +1

    Simply Stunning! The fabric, fabric placement ant the finishes! Your sewing is just seamless.🪡

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Kelly, I appreciate your kind feedback. Your feedback definitely encourages my work.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @barbarawarner4645
    @barbarawarner4645 5 місяців тому +3

    This is exquisite Karen. Your use of this large bold print is one of the best bits of creativity and craft I’ve seen on UA-cam.
    Exceptional! Thank you so much for sharing the process.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Barbara, I am glad you like it. Yes, the fabric was bold and required some creativity, but it all worked out.
      Thank you for watching.

  • @marypettaway2610
    @marypettaway2610 5 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful. I can really see the time you spent in fuzzy cutting. I hope you can find a way to enjoy your beautiful make.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Hi Mary. Fuzzy cutting phrase made me smile.
      Thanks for watching . I appreciate it.

  • @Catlud12-sx6iw
    @Catlud12-sx6iw 5 місяців тому +4

    Stunning!!!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate you. Thanks for watching.

  • @thelmablack6480
    @thelmablack6480 5 місяців тому +2

    Karen, your dress is beautiful. I would suggest that you wear a black blazer to tone down the pattern with a black ankle boot for the fall.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Hello Thelma... that's a great suggestion. I will need to make a black blazer. Yipee to a new project 🙂

  • @vanessaknight7129
    @vanessaknight7129 5 місяців тому +2

    Your dress is fabulous. You looked beautiful wearing it. I hate to hear you dont like it. I hope one day I can get my sewing skills and creativity close to yours.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Vanessa, I never believed I could sew good enough to wear, let alone, great pieces. Keep going as it gets better with practice.
      I appreciate your feedback.

  • @SunShine-000
    @SunShine-000 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful job with that pattern matching and design! Yes to white sandals! The black are just too heavy looking and the white would tie in with the lighter parts of the dress fabric. ❤❤❤

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      @SunShine-000 Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback. Yes, the white is more ideal.

  • @donitatoavs
    @donitatoavs 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Your attention to detail really shines in this project! Thanks for sharing.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Donita... thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. 😀

  • @maz9917
    @maz9917 5 місяців тому

    What a wonderful dress. You are an absolute delight to watch. It is so refreshing to watch someone who crafts garments rather than throwing them together speedily. I actually think it looks really lovely with the lighter sandals, but I guess you need to feel comfortable when wearing it. ❤

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
      Yes, the white/beige sandal enhances the dress a bit.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @charity.cunningham8313
    @charity.cunningham8313 5 місяців тому

    Karon, I absolutely love your dress! The colors are exquisite. You are truly an artist! 🌹💖

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Hello Charity. I am honored by your kind words. Thank you so much for your time and encouraging words.🙂

    • @charity.cunningham8313
      @charity.cunningham8313 5 місяців тому

      @@cookeka, Karon, you are most welcome! 🤗 Thank you for sharing your creativity! 💖

  • @amierikke6225
    @amierikke6225 5 місяців тому +1

    I love it! You look stunning in it. I hope you will wear it proudly, you worked so hard.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Amie, thank you. I will eventually, I hope.
      Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @donnacobb701
    @donnacobb701 5 місяців тому

    Karon you are a fabulous sewist. I am learning so much from you watching your videos.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Hello Donna. I am happy you find the content helpful. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts.
      Thank you.

  • @lindafederer
    @lindafederer 5 місяців тому +1

    Once again, stunning! It’s really art work, you did such an awesome job

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Hi Linda! Thank you so much for the encouragement. I truly appreciate your time.

  • @deidrabenson361
    @deidrabenson361 5 місяців тому

    What a pretty dress! Sooo well done as usual, great job Karon!❤️❤️❤️

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Deidra, I appreciate it. Thank you!!

  • @miriamcihal8409
    @miriamcihal8409 5 місяців тому

    Stunning dress! What a tricky project!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      @@miriamcihal8409 Thank you so much!

  • @sheryllstarr7115
    @sheryllstarr7115 5 місяців тому

    Your DRESS is a show stopper!!!❤

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Sheryll, thank you. I appreciate it!

  • @GeorgiasSewingJourney
    @GeorgiasSewingJourney 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful dress! It looks great on you! I love the fabric!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate it. Thank you so much!

  • @kathybutler3467
    @kathybutler3467 5 місяців тому

    The dress is beautiful, and your attention to detail shows in this make. amazing job

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate it. A bit of planning paid off🙂

  • @SB_McCollum
    @SB_McCollum 5 місяців тому

    You'll have to take a holiday in Italy now, that is some beautiful Euro power dressing there.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! It sounds like a great plan and the opportunity to do some fabric shopping 🙂

  • @toniecusimano3682
    @toniecusimano3682 4 місяці тому

    That dress is a work of art! You are so talented.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  4 місяці тому

      You are very kind. Thank you!!

  • @monikal9145
    @monikal9145 5 місяців тому

    Truly a masterpiece!!! You look great in it!!!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate it. Thank you for watching Monika.

  • @pstewart402
    @pstewart402 5 місяців тому

    Karon you did a fabulous job!! The design was very creative. You are such an inspiration I have that pattern will attempt 8139 before the year is out. Thanks again for the inspiration 🎉

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching and providing encouraging feedback. Go for it as that pattern has lots of options.
      I am happy you were inspired.

  • @gmurray3616
    @gmurray3616 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful dress. Beautiful workmanship. You planned it well.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Worth the time and hopefully will wear it. Thank you.

  • @abbymayers7442
    @abbymayers7442 6 днів тому

    Your pattern placement skills are amazing. Love the dress.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  6 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts, Abby.
      I appreciate you!!

  • @peggybonn46
    @peggybonn46 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely love it! Beautiful work

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate it. Thank you for watching!

  • @okirp3613
    @okirp3613 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful work!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

  • @patgottshalk8808
    @patgottshalk8808 5 місяців тому +1

    The button placket is magic.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thanks, Pat. I am happy it turned out well.

  • @cleanqueen75
    @cleanqueen75 5 місяців тому

    Such a gorgeous, impressive dress!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @tinag3379
    @tinag3379 5 місяців тому

    This dress is gorgeous, well done.❤

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate it. Thank you.

  • @micheleparker8653
    @micheleparker8653 5 місяців тому

    Well done! What a great make.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Michele ,thank you for watching and sharing your feedback. I appreciate it🙂

  • @stephaniecruz8260
    @stephaniecruz8260 5 місяців тому

    Karon, your dress is so beautiful 😍 it looks amazing and you did fantastic with pattern placement 😮. The colors are stunning also

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, Stephanie. I appreciate it.

  • @bregal6180
    @bregal6180 5 місяців тому

    😮🎉❤ Wow, just WOW 🤯

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Appreciate you!!

  • @helenfillmore3063
    @helenfillmore3063 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful job! You have such a good eye 👁️

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. I appreciate your kindness.

  • @janetagim2783
    @janetagim2783 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful! I'm inspired to make one like this.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      @@janetagim2783Thank you. Awesome, go for it🙂

  • @rubymcmahon-harvey752
    @rubymcmahon-harvey752 5 місяців тому

    Your dress turned out beautiful!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @alisonwhite1942
    @alisonwhite1942 5 місяців тому

    You nailed it. Very done, beautiful dress.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I appreciate it. Thank you!!!

  • @sheilabarfield3112
    @sheilabarfield3112 5 місяців тому

    Very nice. I can tell you put a lot of thought into making this dress.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, Sheila. A bit of planning helped to bring it together.

  • @stillstitchin
    @stillstitchin 5 місяців тому

    That is stunning! 😊-Deborah

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Deborah, thank you!!!

  • @Patty_cake51
    @Patty_cake51 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful!!!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  4 місяці тому

      Thank you!!

  • @kathymcconville6428
    @kathymcconville6428 5 місяців тому

    Karon you completely nailed it! The pattern matching and copying the look of the inspiration dress. Such a classy dress. I audibly gasped when you said you weren't going to wear it. It's beautiful and looks lovely on you. Maybe it's just the shoe that's putting you off. Have you thought about trying the old trick of wearing a plan shoe, maybe a pump or flat, that matches your skin tone to make the footwear "disappear?" I don't think the look is busy at all.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey Kathy. Yes, it was all worth the effort because it turned out lovely, but I am not loving it yet.
      I think the shoes might do the trick once I find the right one. I will try changing the shoes for sandals and see the change.
      I appreciate it. Thank you!!

  • @sandracampbell7278
    @sandracampbell7278 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic job! Awesome!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, Sandra! I am happy you liked it.

    • @sandracampbell7278
      @sandracampbell7278 5 місяців тому

      @@cookeka your welcome… I love all your makes.

  • @hadgit60
    @hadgit60 5 місяців тому

    This is beautiful 😊.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      I am happy you like it. Thank you!

  • @cor3944
    @cor3944 5 місяців тому

    Very Versace like! Linnen is a bit unusual as fabric for this motif bc it is stiffer but as always stunning work, Karen!

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. This linen was not medium weight, so it was the perfect weight for this dress.
      I appreciate you.

  • @MonaMilne-es8hw
    @MonaMilne-es8hw 5 місяців тому

    Hello Karon, I hope you will wear this dress, 'cause it's fantastic and you look great in it. Maybe, if you find thinner straps black sandals? I'm sure when you find perfect shoes for it, you will love it. At least I hope so, cause it is perfect and beautiful. I can't imagine the amount of planning, to get such pattern matching and to have it done from 3 yards. As per the panel on the back, I would never ever notice, if you did not point this out. It's not obvious at all, and after looking at it, at think that this "mistake" was very fortuitous , as it follows and accentuates your body shape; wider towards the shoulders and narrower at the waste. Another fantastic make. I can't wait for you to decide to do tutorials and sew-alongs.

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Mona, I truly appreciate your feedback. You gave me fresh perspective on the shoes and the back portion of the dress.
      It wasn't much, but I got crossed eyed with the colors.
      Thanks so much for watching.😀

    • @MonaMilne-es8hw
      @MonaMilne-es8hw 5 місяців тому

      @@cookeka I hope this dress "grows on you" ;) , 'cause it looks like OOAK designer dress that came straight from Italy's runway. It's fabulous

  • @sandrawhite3596
    @sandrawhite3596 5 місяців тому

    Karon! It is beautiful dress, you are too hard on yourself.😊😊😊

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, Sandra 😀🙂🙂

  • @lindakrol5376
    @lindakrol5376 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful job- how about nude shoes if you did not like the black ones ?

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Linda, I can give it a try. Good suggestion. Thanks fir watching.

    • @m.b.ortega544
      @m.b.ortega544 5 місяців тому

      I agree! The black ones look to heavy, clunky. Beige, thin strapped sandals would look good with that loud print in my opinion.

  • @mitzilahogans9549
    @mitzilahogans9549 5 місяців тому

    You could make it a 2 piece to match w other tops or bottoms, but truly is gorgeous

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Mitzi - Thanks for the suggestion, but I will not touch this dress again. I had too much of it😃😃😃

  • @hayleyandrews8827
    @hayleyandrews8827 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful dress! What size did you cut from the pattern?

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, Hayley. I cut a size 14 top and a 16 bottom.

  • @user-vo7yx9qd4k
    @user-vo7yx9qd4k 5 місяців тому

    CAN I HAVE ONE SISSY

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Yes, you may😀

  • @Tropical_Babe
    @Tropical_Babe 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful!! Great job as usual.😊

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching!!

  • @AnitaMcB__
    @AnitaMcB__ 5 місяців тому

    💚 🤍 🖤 💚🤍🖤

    • @cookeka
      @cookeka  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!!!!