Sewing Simplicity 8910 Dress - tips and review
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- Sewing Simplicity 8910 Dress - tips and review
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Hi Everyone and Welcome Back To My Bucolic Life Channel. Meet my new sewing tutorial.
Today I am making one of my favorite go-to dresses. It is comfy and easy to move around in! It also has a few issues in the pattern itself that you might want to note before making it up yourself, so stay tuned :) As always let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching!
~Marie
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I could watch your videos all day long. Thank you for demonstrating your own techniques - developed over years of sewing - show that there are many good ways of doing almost anything. Your dress is beautiful! 🌷
Thank you!!!!!
Good morning from New Zealand. For the binding on the sleeve, I now join right side of binding to wrong side of sleeve. Stitch, turn, and pin. You are then stitching from the outside which is more accurate and anything that may go off piste is on the wrong side. Regards, Heather
Great technique!
I do the same. Attach to the back and fold over to the front and stitch down so it always looks good from the right side. I also made my own 2" binding with my little $6 bias binding tool which gave me 1/2" binding and I didn't need to trim any fabric. I also did the diagonal quilt binding technique to join rather than sew together first and hope that it fits!
My pockets fit each other perfectly. It is a new pattern so perhaps they have fixed any past errors?
THank you and I especially like the length. I made one, but I like your suggestions so going forward, I will use your tips.
I love this dress. Great tips too. Thank you.
I used to sew all my husband's and kids clothes but haven't had a sewing machine for 25 years. I found a 1967 Singer for $50 and picked up Simplicity 8910. I made the jumper style with the long skirt out of light weight gray checked linen. It was the perfect toe in the water. I love this pattern and will make it again. as an aside, I'm not the same size I was 25 years ago and should have checked measurements, so the jumper has a 3 inch addition in the sides of the bodice and I had to adjust the pleats. lol.
Congratulations! Also the sizes on patterns changed at some point. So don't feel bad, also the sizes of patterns have absolutely nothing to do with the sizes marked on finished garments. But we learn and I'm glad you enjoyed it😊
This impressed me so much I immediately went online and ordered this pattern. It looks such a lovely dress. Using a furnishing fabric is a good idea too.
I’ve made this pattern over 4 times (long, short and with all types of sleeves). I love it too. So happy I found your videos.
So glad you found me too!!
You’re an excellent teacher and seamstress! Thank you!!
Thank You for all the great videos, and especially thanks for using patterns that I can go to my local fabric store and purchase, and do a sew along with you, you have a wonderful style of teaching. I always learn something new each time I watch your videos. Thank You!
I decided to try getting my measurement and sorting out what pattern size to cut out. Well, what a surprise. Now I’m a bigger size again, I’m going with the finished garment size with ease if I need it for comfort. You have hips I have about 4 inches bigger hips the waist. Discouraging so I’m getting out and walking. I love how your garment s look on you and that makes sewing fun. Love your style.
I know the frustration... thankfully the only thing you really need to worry about fitting on this pattern is ther bust measurement because everything else is really loose. Enjoy your walk. 😊
Great tutorial!! I have been sewing for many years, and yet I learned something from you in this video. Thanks for sharing this make.
Thank you for posting this video!!! I just realized why i could t get my skirt and top to match through this 🤣 i was matching my side seam of the top to the pocket edge instead of the skirt seam. Seriously thanks a ton, this is my first project from a pattern and i thought i was losing my head!!!
You can do it!!! 😁😂
Thank you! I just finished sewing this dress using your tutorial!🎉
Would never have thought to look for 100% cotton in home dec fabrics...thanks for that tip. I love cotton and especially when it's been washed until its soft and comfy.
I know right! It does get super comfy :)
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ive made that pattern a few times for a friend. She loves the dresses. When I saw that the top was doubled I didn't even notice the neck band. lol. I just sewed both tops together around the neckline, flipped it and ironed it. I want a dress for me now.
I really love these dresses. You should make one for yourself
So glad I found your videos! The information you share is so helpful and makes me feel like I can make this dress!! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to film these for us...it is appreciated ❤️
You are so welcome! You can do it! Just one step at a time :)
I saved your video to Pinterest and I ordered the pattern. Look so cool and comfy for a hot summer day. Thank you.🥰🇨🇦
It really did turn out pretty. Nice and airy :)
Cutest dress ever !
I have just cut out the short puff sleeve version of the pattern this morning so your video and this is my first try at it, so your tips are going to be very useful to me. I love the versatility of this design with the possibilities of making multi seasonal versions. The long sleeve dress is perfect for spring and autumn in a heavier cotton like yours and then there's the beach dress option and the short sleeves for a dressier summer event. Like you I am planning to make several!
I love this dress pattern. I probably wear it once a week all year 😊 So comfortable and the pockets are perfect.
I have made this pattern twice. I had some fit issues but persevered and made it again. I always enjoy seeing others makes of the same pattern. We must have similar tastes as I have found another pattern we have in common. Hi from New Zealand.
Similar great tastes 😊
You are an inspiration. Just ordered the pattern and fabric. Thank you so much.
All Simplicity patterns are on sale now, so bonus!
I hope you love the dress too! Pattern sale days are always good :) Thank you for watching :)
Is that at Jo Ann's ?
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Hi Marie I liked this dress on you and I had the pattern so I made it in a lighter cotton the short , sleeveless version. I was thinking how easy and comfortable it would be. When I put it on i didn’t like it because the pleats make it stick out right on top of my butt😂 it’s to short and not drapery enough so back to the drawing board! I always learn a lot even when it’s a fail. Should have made the longer version 💕
I know what you mean. Just try to enjoy the process 😂😊
I understand why you don't like this pattern. I totally agree with you. However, I really like the way it looks on you. After you adjust it and make it easier, it would be a really nice one. For me, personally, I would do it sleveless or with cap sleeves.
It looks great! I bet it's amazingly comfortable, and we all need comfort when we're doing stuff around the home 👍😊
I love this dress. I think I have 4 of them in my closet right now :)
@@mybucoliclife when you find a winning formula, it makes sense to stick with it 😊
Thanks so much for the video. I was having the same problem with the pockets and it's just nice to know that as someone experienced with making clothing .....I'm not losing it!
Nope, you are good. Not crazy 😂
Love it. I can see myself wearing that when I'm working in my garden.
So glad, it's very comfy :)
Found the video! I'm getting ready to start working on this dress. The ruler in question is here when you are hemming. It is a Dritz, but looks larger than a 9 inch. Oh well, mystery solved!
Thanks, Julie
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I am so thankful to have you on here and this dress tutorial! I’ll be searching for the pattern and some fabric today! What a wonderful teacher you are! The dress is fabulous on you, by the way! Greetings from East TN.. 🧡
Good luck!!! It's a good dress pattern :)
@@mybucoliclife , thank you! It appears to be! I found the pattern and will look this weekend for fabric! I’ll be tuning in again I’m sure for help..
Oh! It was such a great help to figure out this pattern as I’m a newbie I was soo confused with the pockets. Thank you so much for very well explained x
Those pockets were such an odd part of the pattern. I love the dress though, I just had to cut the pocket piece for my own sanity 😁
I’m a first time viewer and learned some new techniques from you, fantastic. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience. I will continue to watch your videos and hopefully learn more from you.
Welcome! You know, we all just continue learning all the time. :)
Thank you so much for your videos. I am loving them! I think if you and I were neighbors, we would be friends. You do a great job and, even though I've been sewing for MANY years, you still teach me things.
Thank you so much! I think that no matter how long you sew, you can always learn new things. I know I do 😊 I'm glad you love the videos😊
P.S. I'm not Darryl, our account is under his name. I'm Lisa :).
Beautiful fabric light and summery .
Thank you! 😊
That is also my go to getting stuff done summer dress pattern. I think i’ve made 7 of them. When one dies i make another one. I actually bought a second copy of the pattern, just in case. I prefer the sleeveless version for our aussie summers, but i did lengthen the long sleeves on one to reach full length and made one from french terry. It worked out fine even in the knit. I wish i’d thought to lengthen the dress skirt though. They’re somewhat short on me.
I feel vindicated now that i’ve seen your pocket was odd too. I have a vague recollection that i had a problem at the waist too. But i fixed it a long time ago.
That fabric you chose is very pretty. The heavier weight one seems to work nicely, it’s such a forgiving pattern!
I also thought i was hearing the storm through the video until i took my headphones off and discovered we were having a massive storm 😂
Got no doggo to run to me to save her anymore though 🥺
@linda, may I ask how the french terry has worked for your dress? I have some I think could work well, but wondered if it would have to be made a size smaller to reduce the ease.
Your dress is lovely. I am totally trying your method for easing in sleeves! I usually do the gathering stitch and pull the bobbin thread, but this looks so much easier! Thank you!
I was so glad to find your tutorial for this pattern as I'm sewing one this week! Your voice is so soothing and I am able to follow your instructions easily--not too fast or too slow!! Thank you so much and I love your dress! It's a beautiful print and looks so becoming on you!! :)
I was struggling with the neck facing until I watched your video, so thank you. Will keep it open in case I get stuck again.
Beautiful dress. It looks great on you. You make me want to go out and search the pattern!I
Thank you for sharing!
You would love the dress. Super comfy 😁
Loving the sleeves and the pleating
What a great dress. You look lovely. Thank you for the video.
I love this pattern as well. Comfy and flattering
I'm so glad I saw your video today. I found the exact same issue with the pockets. so confusing! beautiful dress
I really like this dress, thank you for the great video. I am going to go look for this pattern!
You are very welcome! :)
Just found your nice programms here on UA-cam.
I live in the Netherlands.
It is so beautiful, what you make!
Thank you!!! Welcome 😁
Very high quality instructional video. Thank you 😊
I have this pattern and you've inspired me to try and make it.
Another lovely dress
Thank you! 😊 Love secret lace :)
Very good teacher. Keep those videos coming. Great job
Thank you :)
You are most welcome. I subscribed to ur chanel
@@helenarichardson7741 😊
I agree - the only complaint I've got is that there are not more videos for me to binge on! :-)
I have just discovered your channel while looking for reviews of this Simplicity pattern. So glad to have found it! Absolutely wonderful video, so helpful and entertaining at the same time. What a beautiful place to sew. Happy Christmas from London UK!
Yay. So glad you found me. Merry Christmas 🎁
It looks beautiful on you.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Your dress is beautiful and fits so nicely. Thank you for sharing. Now off to watch more😊👏
Whooo hooooo!! Welcome to the party :)
It's on my bucket list, thanks for the great tutorial.
I love this dress! You are welcome :)
Thank you - love your Channel. Would you share the lovely top pattern you are wearing - it looks gorgeous❤
The white one is the folkwear armistice blouse 😊
I love the fabric you used. It made a nice dress. :)
Very pretty. I enjoyed watching your tutorial.
Thank you so much!
Great video. I really appreciate your tips. I've been thinking about buying this dress for a while. It looks great on you, lovely dress.
I'd say it's one of those dresses that any body shape can wear. You'll like it :)
I’ve had this pattern for over a year now and was afraid the neck would be too low! I love your instructions!
I’m going to attempt to make it a little higher! Yours looks gorgeous on you❤️
I just subscribed today to your channel!
Thank you! It takes a little time, but you'll like it. 😊
I'm the same as you - I really like everything about the style but (for me) the neckline. I like something that comes up closer to the "jewel" neckline. If you give it a go I'd love to hear what changes you did to yours and any tips you have to pass on from the experience.
@@meganmills6545 I raised the neckline about 1.5 inch and also added an inch to the shoulder! I felt the shoulder area was too wide for me …
It looks great and very happy my changes . My next one will be in Rayon Challis ! I think the drape would be much better.
@@clogdancer06 Thank you! :-)
Could you explain what you make 6" longer? I'm not sure where that was; on what peice. Thanks Marie I love your videos and love this dress so I'm going to have to get the pattern.
Oh my, is been so long ago. The only thing that I can think of is the length was 6" longer than some line. If I ever watch it again, I'll look
Thank you for this great video, I am glad I found it as I like the style very much 👌
Glad you liked it!
First time viewer and love your style , I would of never thought of using canvas fabric, but you can't help but notice how pretty it is in the stores. I will be trying it for sure.
Yes and they usually have a lot brighter and larger designs too so that's nice. Thank you for watching!
In Australia we have a fabric called cotton duck….i wonder if that is similar..it is a heavier type of cotton fabric…
Could you please make sure to show the pattern envelopes in the frame( halfway). Hold it up longer also. I like to screenshot it, for later reference at the store to see witch pattern to purchase from my photos. Tks. Love your projects
Really helpful. Thank you 🇬🇧
You are very welcome 😊
I cut out a size 16. But I used the size 18 neck and put darts in back and front. It seems like the arm hole is kind of small.
I'm wounding if you are going to do some mens shirts. I really liked the shirts you use to make.
I hear ya darlin :)
Omgnss! Those sweet babydogs!😍
I sew enjoy your videos, I love the sound of your sewing machine, what kind is it? Reminds me of my mother sewing late in the night to finish a garment for me to wear on Sunday mornings.
Hi Mary! My machine is a Meister by Meisterwerk. Late 40's vintage. It was my grandmother's and I also have fond memories of old machines 😊
It's a beautiful machine, can't get them like that anymore, been looking on ebay 😊
Just discovered your channel yesterday and this is the second video I have watched. I was just wondering - I noticed in the first video you used stay tape instead of stay stitching. In this one you stay stitched. Is there a fabric type, pattern type that determines which method you use? Fabric weight? Thank you!
I'm afraid I don't really have a simple answer. It's more of a judgment call on each garment. I would say that in general I will be more inclined to use the tape if the fabric is more delicate or I feel it's more in danger of stretching. If it is something that is very sturdy like the cotton canvas that I used for this dress, I'm not worried about it so I did Stay Stitch, but my method of choice is to use the tape. Thank you for watching!
Bravo 🎉 👏👏
Beautiful fabric
Thank you! I like it too 😊
Thank you for sharring this dress pattern. I have been looking at this one for a while. Also, What king of tool do you use to make the holes on you darts, pleats, etc. That is a much easier way of marking your darts, etc., without getting out the tracing paper and wheel.
Hi Sandy the tool is actually a leather punch I bought mine on Amazon. If you do a search on screw-type leather hole punch, you can probably find one. Thanks for watching 😊
Hiya i am from the uk , i really love your dress , you look great in it .,thank you for making this very comprehensive video it has been very useful. On a dress similar to this we would some time make a deep facing on the neckline . As you have made this dress many time, to make it less bulky do you think a main fabric face would work here ? Thank you for reading my comment. I hope this finds you well , blessings Maria 😊
Hello there, I looked at the little dress that I have, and the only problem with the facing is that the shoulder same is only about an inch wide once it is made up and it's so that's very narrow for a facing. But honestly anything is possible and you want to give it a try that would be up to you. I think that doing some kind of a bias tape binding is the easiest for me.
I got SO frustrated trying to put those stupid pockets in!! Thank you for saying you just cut the excess fabric off. I did that and lo and behold, the pockets fit perfectly! .
You are so welcome!
I enjoyed this very much. Easy to understand and it made sense. Thank you
You are very welcome 😊
I just found your channel and subscribed. I really enjoyed your video and wondered if you made the white blouse you were wearing as you put the hem in your dress. If so, do you have the pattern information? I will go through your videos to see if you have one on that blouse. Your farm is beautiful!
Hello! And welcome! I don't have a video for that blouse, but it is a Folkwear pattern and called the Armistice Blouse. It is a neat design. Thank you for watching!
Very nice
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The directions show cutting pattern pieces on fabric folded right sides together, (albeit special cutting notes with a star). I see you are cutting on fabric with wrong sides together. May I know the advantage of your method. I'm not a veteran sewist and I have many questions. It is a very expensive venture and I want to make sure I don't waste materials. Thank you for your wonderful videos and for sharing your experience. xo
So, in general, for patterns where you are cutting out 2 of each piece (a right side and a left side) or symmetrical pieces that are cut on a fold, it does not matter if your fabric is laying right sides together or wrong sides together. Ther only times I can think of where you need to be concerned is where you have asymmetrical designs, or are matching fabric patterns. I hope this helps.
@@mybucoliclife Thank you so very much xo 🙂
Lovely 😊
Thank you! 😊
So darn cute😍
I am thrilled to have found My Bucolic Life videos. Your teaching skills and witty humor sporadically interspersed are so appreciated. I bought the Simplicity pattern 8910. Is there any way to raise up the vee neckline; it is way too low for comfort. Not suitable for Sunday Mass! I’m holding up laying the home dec fabric I purchased until I can make this adjustment. Any advice, Marie?
I've been trying to figure out how to answer your question without being able to show it to you. This pattern does not have a facing so you really only need to change that front bodice piece. If you've already cut it out what I would do is tape another piece of paper to the pattern and then at the very center front draw a DOT where you would feel comfortable with the bottom of the v. Then add about a half inch to that and draw another Dot. Then connect that dot to the shoulder point and you have a new neckline. I hope you're able to get it made up and wear it to mass soon. Good luck!
I've made my bodice but the shoulders are too narrow. How can I adjust them. Otherwise, it went pretty smoothly and it's all together.
There is a very small amount of fabric at the shoulder. Unfortunately the best way to make more frabric up there is to cut out another bodice front and back piece with the adjustment made at that point.
Looks pretty.
Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing your make. I have this pattern, but not yet made it because I thought the neck looked quite wide. Does it sit comfortably or does it tend to slip off the shoulder? Yours looks lovely x
Hi! The neckline is very comfortable and secure. I have made this pattern for my mother too and she loves it, so I should hope you wouldn't have a problem. Thanks for watching!
I think you could bring the neckline further in i.e. not cut it as wide and deep. I would probably do that but I don't know if it would affect the binding finish.
@@sandraobrien8705 Since the binding is just a simple bias strip it should be fine. And part of the fun of sewing is that you can tailor things and alter patterns to fit exactly what you want. So if you don't feel comfortable with a neckline that shape by all means bring it in :)
Just out of curiosity, what's the 1/2 inch space to the right of the foldline?
I'm not sure what you mean? It's been a long time since I did it 😁
I like your intro music
Help! you quickly skip over the neckline addition, I am a beginner stuck at that point. :)
Hi! Ok, I recommend using bias tape. Go to my video on simplicity 9134, and do the neckline like it is on that dress. Much easier in my opinion. I hope that helps.
@@mybucoliclife Thank you so much!
How do you find the time to sew?
My schedule is a little less hectic these days, thankfully.
Sorry, you did explain where you cut it for your lengh.
I wanted to buy one of those punches you use for marking, what is it called please?
I got mine on amazon, or they have them on ebay or leather working sites. Look up screw leather hole punch or automatic leather hole punch. Something like that. In general about $10 and have several sized tips.
Do you think ITY would work for this pattern!
I guess so... but since that has a stretch to it, and the pattern is written for woven fabric, pay attention to making sure you have all your structural seams reinforced. Like how I did on the knit dress I posted last week. Can't hurt to try :)
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😂did you put in the pockets
Yes indeed I did
Sorry but it looks a little large on you. I do enjoy your videos though ❤