I bought this pattern probably close to a year ago. I just found your videos today. So glad I did as I haven't sewn in many many years, so it's great to have this tutorial to guide me. You are really great at teaching. Thank you
Wow, for your first video, you did a great job. Thanks for being brave, I learned several new things and I've been sewing for {cough} decades. Well done Casey, love your dress to bits.
This was REALLY GREAT! For a beginner, like myself, you have helped me BIG time! Your explanations were clear, both vocally and visually - really appreciated that. Enjoyed how relaxed you were in your teaching. I think I have found myself a NEW online sewing instructor! Again, thank you Casey, for being you with this real video tutorial. Highly appreciated.
Oh my word, I need this dress pattern and what a great tutorial. I have always steered clear of button holes, but your method has given me the confidence to give it a go. Thank you for sharing your talent, have subscribed and look forward to catching up on more of your tutorials 🙌🤩🥰
My jaw dropped when I saw her see the buttons. I used to help my mom sew buttons by hand for alterations customers. It’s wild how much time (and thumbs) this saves!
Great job Casey! 😊 The joys the joys of making ones own clothes. The time and effort is always worth it when you complete a garment that you love and you know you will wear. Now as for the scotch tape hack..... I didn’t even know machines could sew on buttons for you. 😆 i have ALWAYS done them by hand, so you know I’m gonna check my machine for that option. And the buttonhole chisel 😱😳, i didn’t know such a thing existed!! I’ve always just placed 2 pins horizontally at the base of my buttonhole, and then run the seam ripper through the centre. I can see I’m gonna learn some new tips and tricks from you. 😊 Thanks ever so much for sharing, and I’m so glad you decided to post this video.
Cutest homemade I have ever seen. Love the 4 box pleats. I would prefer a different fabric as I do not like wrinkles, but that is merely personal preference. Also, I love the look of the buttons for the vertical eye movement, but would actually sew them up leaving just enough unsewn at the top to make for easy access. Wonderful first job on the video. Ditto to all the previous viewer comments. Best wishes for your success in this endeavor!
Yay! It's so much easier than trying to pin and lift the pattern (could also just cut one side and fold it if you didn't want to cut the whole thing out). Thanks for watching, Kim!
Casey, I loved this tutorial! You did a great job. I’ve been sewing longer than I’d like to admit and still got a couple of tips that I know I will use! Thanks. I’ll look forward to more videos. And...just as an aside...the outtakes were adorable...keep them in!
Casey. You did a super job! Clear , concise, and correct. I already have the pattern and am totally inspired to sew this up! I hope you make some more videos for us ! Thank you so much! Melissa
Thank you so much Melissa! I definitely have more coming (just finished filming most of the next tutorial, and have several others ready to be edited!). :) Thanks for buying the pattern and watching!
Loved all your tips, teaching style and can’t wait to see more tutorials. As a beginner sewer here can you slow the videos down just a bit. Congrats on the new channel!
I'm a beginner and have SO much anxiety. I want to sew my own wardrobe once I get really good, but am crazy overwhelmed by all the patterns and fabrics and whatnot. I decided I will just GO FOR IT and make this dress. It is so beautiful and this tutorial helps tremendously! Thank you so much for filming this tutorial.
That is the right attitude! Go for it and embrace the challenge! The anxiety will get better over time with each project. Thanks so much for watching and best of luck with your project ❤❤
This is a great tutorial. I’m about to purchase a new sewing machine with a 1 step buttonhole function and I think this will be my first make. I wanna wear this with white sneakers which I think will be so cute.
I have been sewing for many years. Learned a couple of things. The tape the button is pure genius. especially now as I get older and my fine motor skills are dwindling. Thanks.
Thank you for watching Sheila! I wish I could remember where I picked that tape trick up...someone else shared it and I thought the same thing and use it every time now!
This is the second time I have watched this video and I was surprised to learn that this is your first UA-cam video. I have learned new things each time. I now have watched and saved all of your videos. I find them very inspirational for creativity as well as informative tutorials and I really enjoy your presentation and friendly demeanour. I have just signed up for your emails and looking forward to more interesting content. Thank you Casey!
Very nice! I'm glad you finally posted this :) the tips were brilliant, love the hack, and the styling is a very nice touch. Lol, love the puppy bloopers, too.
That was a great make for your 1st video and although I have not made anything with linen fabric, would like to make a skirt for my 1st attempt see how I go. Find the linen with cotton a good choice so when I am ready to make will certainly consider having a go with an easy pattern. Thanks Casey!
I’m so jealous when I see someone drive the rotary blade around lengths and curves. It’s all I can do to run it along a straight edge. Really enjoyed this instruction. I bought my first linen @Joanns for a skirt, and it’s so heavy. I’ll go back to see if I can find the weight you’ve demonstrated.
I've had lots of practice! :) I think I know the linen you are thinking of--it is quite heavy! They have several linen blends that are very nice to use. The linen I used for this dress is their "tissue linen" and it is very lightweight (it might also be a blend with viscose--I can't remember).
I just bought your pattern for this and am excited to get started on it. Can you do a quick vid on the way you made the shaping darts at the end? Not sure if its a box pleat or box dart? I also love the tip on taping the buttons down.
Thanks so much for watching and buying the pattern! I do show the steps for how I made the box pleats in this video. It's toward the middle of the vid 🙂
When you add your neck and armhole facing it looks like you don't line up the edges. It looks like the facing is sitting slightly away from the edge of the fabric. Can you tell me why you do that? Thanks.
When you sew the bias tape on the video, it looks like its not flushed with the edge of the arm/neck hole, please let me know how I should go about it. Thank you!
Here's a blog post I wrote about installing bias tape that may be a little more helpful: patternscoutstudio.com/blogs/tutorials/bias-binding-tips-for-smooth-installation?_pos=7&_sid=4d62fb193&_ss=r Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
It's a little different on each machine, but there should be a dial or button on your machine to adjust the length (and width, for zigzag) of stitches. Check the owner's manual if you are having trouble finding the dials on your machine. For a button, I use a zigzag stitch set to 0 (zero) length and 4 to 5 mm width depending on the width of the holes in the button (the numbers on the adjustment dials are in mm). Hope that helps! :)
Hmmm, I'm not sure...did you sign up at this link: patternscoutstudio.com/pages/sign-up After signing up, there should be a little message in green under the email form that says "Thank you for subscribing!"
Not really a beginner friendly tutorial but fine for experienced sewists who have regular plus serger machines. Moves too fast, can't see what you are doing most the time and whatever is written in white is not up long enough to read and I got tired of stopping the video, backing it up to find split second it was there just to read it. Great tips for sewing the buttons and for deciding on where to add box pleats except you lost me again with the quick movements and lack of any real explanation of why you showed how to figure pleat area and size but changed it. I've not seen box pleats made before but doubt I will try. Why are you pulling the material behind the needle area? Doesn't that cause ripples? wouldn't a walking foot be better?
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I really like the look of the pleats much better than the usual darts.
OMG, that scotch tape hack! I might try a machine-sewn button just for the satisfaction of peeling it off. I can't wait for the next video!
Right!? I can't remember where I saw that, so smart (sadly, I can't claim all the credit for that one haha). Thanks for watching!
I know, what a great hack. I got buttonholes to do TOnight...that's where I'm off too.. I love the buttonhole chisel.. Nice sharp finish...
Loved it! I’ve never made a button hole! I’ll have to give it a try soon!
Wow, the clear tape advice is so helpful 🎉
So cool how you showed your dress accessorized for different looks and temperatures. I can't wait to take a look at your patterns
Thanks so much for watching and checking out the patterns! :)
Loved how you sewed the pleats for shaping! Thanks sooo much for sharing your knowledge!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
I bought this pattern probably close to a year ago. I just found your videos today. So glad I did as I haven't sewn in many many years, so it's great to have this tutorial to guide me. You are really great at teaching. Thank you
Thanks so much for buying a pattern and checking out the tutorial! ❤
Wow, for your first video, you did a great job. Thanks for being brave, I learned several new things and I've been sewing for {cough} decades. Well done Casey, love your dress to bits.
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me!
What you said. That tape hack for the buttons is genius!❤
This was REALLY GREAT! For a beginner, like myself, you have helped me BIG time! Your explanations were clear, both vocally and visually - really appreciated that. Enjoyed how relaxed you were in your teaching. I think I have found myself a NEW online sewing instructor! Again, thank you Casey, for being you with this real video tutorial. Highly appreciated.
Thank you so much Andyh! I really appreciate that. :)
Oh my word, I need this dress pattern and what a great tutorial. I have always steered clear of button holes, but your method has given me the confidence to give it a go. Thank you for sharing your talent, have subscribed and look forward to catching up on more of your tutorials 🙌🤩🥰
Thanks so much, so glad to know it! I used to hate doing buttonholes, but whiz right through them now!
My jaw dropped when I saw her see the buttons. I used to help my mom sew buttons by hand for alterations customers. It’s wild how much time (and thumbs) this saves!
I just watched your first video and you are a pro already. I think teaching is your 'thing'
Aw thanks so much! :)
Awesome! I enjoyed watching your tutorial. Very well explained and no wasting time. ❤️
Thank you so much, glad it was helpful!
Great job Casey! 😊 The joys the joys of making ones own clothes. The time and effort is always worth it when you complete a garment that you love and you know you will wear. Now as for the scotch tape hack..... I didn’t even know machines could sew on buttons for you. 😆 i have ALWAYS done them by hand, so you know I’m gonna check my machine for that option. And the buttonhole chisel 😱😳, i didn’t know such a thing existed!! I’ve always just placed 2 pins horizontally at the base of my buttonhole, and then run the seam ripper through the centre. I can see I’m gonna learn some new tips and tricks from you. 😊 Thanks ever so much for sharing, and I’m so glad you decided to post this video.
Thanks so much! The button and buttonhole techniques are my go-tos, glad you like those!
Great tips, especially taping the buttons. Beautiful dress!!
Thank you!!! I'm making the top right now and was a little stuck on the placket. This helped. Love the design. Can't wait to try the dress.
Thanks so much for making it! Glad this was helpful--always nice to just see the steps in action :)
Cutest homemade I have ever seen. Love the 4 box pleats. I would prefer a different fabric as I do not like wrinkles, but that is merely personal preference. Also, I love the look of the buttons for the vertical eye movement, but would actually sew them up leaving just enough unsewn at the top to make for easy access. Wonderful first job on the video. Ditto to all the previous viewer comments. Best wishes for your success in this endeavor!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful video and you make the sewing process super easy and doable ❤
I loved your way of cutting out the dart lines from the pattern! I will absolutely do this going forward on a TNT pattern. Great video!!
Yay! It's so much easier than trying to pin and lift the pattern (could also just cut one side and fold it if you didn't want to cut the whole thing out). Thanks for watching, Kim!
Casey, I loved this tutorial! You did a great job. I’ve been sewing longer than I’d like to admit and still got a couple of tips that I know I will use! Thanks. I’ll look forward to more videos. And...just as an aside...the outtakes were adorable...keep them in!
Thank you so much, Kay! I feel like i learn new things from this community constantly!! Thanks for watching :)
Casey. You did a super job! Clear , concise, and correct. I already have the pattern and am totally inspired to sew this up! I hope you make some more videos for us !
Thank you so much!
Melissa
Thank you so much Melissa! I definitely have more coming (just finished filming most of the next tutorial, and have several others ready to be edited!). :) Thanks for buying the pattern and watching!
Great video - love linen dresses ! you have inspired me to use my machine to sew buttons - haven't done that yet!
So glad you are inspired! :) Thank you so much!
you remind me of one of my daughters-so cute-I love the look of this dress and your various apparel additions-nice!
I love this dress especially with the pleats
Thanks! :)
Loved all your tips, teaching style and can’t wait to see more tutorials. As a beginner sewer here can you slow the videos down just a bit. Congrats on the new channel!
Thank you so much for watching, Marianne! And yes! I can definitely slow it down a little for the next one--thanks for the feedback 🙂
This was a really great tutorial. Can't wait to run out and buy fabric to make one. Thank you so much for making this video.
Thanks so much for watching! :)
I'm a beginner and have SO much anxiety. I want to sew my own wardrobe once I get really good, but am crazy overwhelmed by all the patterns and fabrics and whatnot.
I decided I will just GO FOR IT and make this dress. It is so beautiful and this tutorial helps tremendously! Thank you so much for filming this tutorial.
That is the right attitude! Go for it and embrace the challenge! The anxiety will get better over time with each project. Thanks so much for watching and best of luck with your project ❤❤
@@PatternScout thank you so much❤
This is a great tutorial. I’m about to purchase a new sewing machine with a 1 step buttonhole function and I think this will be my first make. I wanna wear this with white sneakers which I think will be so cute.
I have been sewing for many years. Learned a couple of things. The tape the button is pure genius. especially now as I get older and my fine motor skills are dwindling. Thanks.
Thank you for watching Sheila! I wish I could remember where I picked that tape trick up...someone else shared it and I thought the same thing and use it every time now!
@@PatternScout I just finished using it. Makes life much easier. I put buttons on so quickly. :)
Awesome!
Wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 it just need a pocket. Congrats and thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! It really does need pockets! 😂
I really like your videos! I’m currently making the Hana! What a perfect pattern. Love seeing the Hana Hacks!
Thanks so much for making it! Hope you love it! :)
Woooow really loved it and loved your way of creativity thank youuu
Thank you!!
Great sharing.. so perfectly you explained everything.. each step.. very neat stitching.. great job.. Thank you so much..
Thank you so much!
Yup, I’m doing it!
Yay! :)
Lovely dress great idea for putting buttons on and I love the box pleat idea Thanks for the tutorial 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thanks for watching! :)
The pattern comes with some great options❤
Absolutely beautiful dress! I am going to purchase your pattern and surprise my daughter with it ❤️❤️❤️❤️ great first video!
This is the second time I have watched this video and I was surprised to learn that this is your first UA-cam video. I have learned new things each time. I now have watched and saved all of your videos. I find them very inspirational for creativity as well as informative tutorials and I really enjoy your presentation and friendly demeanour. I have just signed up for your emails and looking forward to more interesting content. Thank you Casey!
That's so nice, thank you so much, Karen!! I really appreciate the support and so glad your enjoying what I'm making :)
Very nice! I'm glad you finally posted this :) the tips were brilliant, love the hack, and the styling is a very nice touch. Lol, love the puppy bloopers, too.
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, those dogs keep me on my toes!! haha :)
This dress is SO cute!
Thank you! :)
This is a great video for learning! THX!
Thanks Theresa!
Fabulous video. Ive been sewing for years but learnt so much. Thanks you.😀
Thanks, David!
“Well guess what it’s my first time too” 🤣 haven’t even finished and I’m subscribed and in love. Can’t wait for more!
Thank you Danielle!! So glad you're enjoying it. I have so many more ideas to share!
Me too. Didn’t finish watching but i liked and subscribed!!
Perfect dress for my holiday, especially using a beautiful lightweight linen. Thanks Casey!
So glad! Thank you, Carolyn!
Beautiful
Great job. From Sri Lanka🇱🇰
Thank you! :)
Today i see this video. Very beautiful i like that frock .im from Sri Lanka. Thank you mis .
Thanks!
OMG, You killed it!! I love this design pattern.
Ah thanks so much! :)
Super cute!!
Thank you! 😊
Very interesting
Thank you,
Thanks for watching!
I just finished mine today!
Love the box pleats!
Yeah!! I love that! Thanks so much for making it ❤
@@PatternScout my pic is on IG and I'm wearing it tomorrow...lol
That was a great make for your 1st video and although I have not made anything with linen fabric, would like to make a skirt for my 1st attempt see how I go. Find the linen with cotton a good choice so when I am ready to make will certainly consider having a go with an easy pattern. Thanks Casey!
Thank you Elizabeth! I'll actually be posting a video for an easy skirt sewing tutorial later today (perfect timing!) so stay tuned :)
Nice work 👏👏
Thanks!
Loved your video and explanation for the construction of your beautiful dress! ❤️💕😘😍🎉👋
Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
@@PatternScout 😍❤️i m planning to make it very soon! Tnk you ☺️💗🥳
Love this! I've made 3 Hana tank tops! I'll have to try this!
Thank you for showing the pattern some love! This pleated version has become my fave Hana so far.
New follower, absolutely brilliant tutorial, so easy to follow x
Thank you so much! ❤
This is amazing!
I never knew how to do a box pleat. Thank you
Happy to help! Thanks for watching! :)
Pretty cool 😎
Thanks!
great video, look forward to the next one
Thank you, Doris! I appreciate that :)
great vedio .thank u so much ❤️❤️
From sri lnka
Thanks so much for watching! :)
I’m so jealous when I see someone drive the rotary blade around lengths and curves. It’s all I can do to run it along a straight edge. Really enjoyed this instruction. I bought my first linen @Joanns for a skirt, and it’s so heavy. I’ll go back to see if I can find the weight you’ve demonstrated.
I've had lots of practice! :) I think I know the linen you are thinking of--it is quite heavy! They have several linen blends that are very nice to use. The linen I used for this dress is their "tissue linen" and it is very lightweight (it might also be a blend with viscose--I can't remember).
Very beautiful
Thank you!
Super… 💕👍
Perfection!!!!
Wonderful tips!!! A great video and I love the dress pattern..subscribed now!!
Thanks so much, Viv!
That was so amazing! Thank you !
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Excelente trabalho👏👏👏
Muito obrigado! :)
Nice intro 😉
Thanks! :)
Nice ❤️ share more patterns
Thanks!
I just bought your pattern for this and am excited to get started on it. Can you do a quick vid on the way you made the shaping darts at the end? Not sure if its a box pleat or box dart? I also love the tip on taping the buttons down.
Thanks so much for watching and buying the pattern! I do show the steps for how I made the box pleats in this video. It's toward the middle of the vid 🙂
Love the dress, could you do a how to add a collar to this and lapels on the v-neck?
Oh that would be cute! I was recently looking at vests with that feature...
@@PatternScout I was thinking coat dress all seasons
Por favor subtitulo en español, gracias
nice...
Thank you! Cheers!
Ficou lindo 😍.Tem molde grátis ou pra comprar?
Do you have a video on how to draft a. Asic badice?
Awesome job Casey! 👑 of #memade
Thanks Jill!! ❤😍
U dint leave fabric for button plaket
When you add your neck and armhole facing it looks like you don't line up the edges. It looks like the facing is sitting slightly away from the edge of the fabric. Can you tell me why you do that? Thanks.
The seam allowance for the neckline and armhole is greater than the fold of the bias binding so I had to offset it a bit. :)
What is the tool at 3:46 called? I need that in my life!
When you sew the bias tape on the video, it looks like its not flushed with the edge of the arm/neck hole, please let me know how I should go about it. Thank you!
Here's a blog post I wrote about installing bias tape that may be a little more helpful: patternscoutstudio.com/blogs/tutorials/bias-binding-tips-for-smooth-installation?_pos=7&_sid=4d62fb193&_ss=r Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@PatternScout wonderful! That helps a lot. Ready to continue the dress which fits me perfectly!! Yay
@@babyaell yay! Thanks so much for making it! :)
Did you wash your linen fabric before you cut it?
Yes, I always wash or pretreat fabrics before making all my garments 🙂
Which metod do you use for sewing ?
🌷🌹💚🌹
Buttons can be bigger
absolutely! totally up to personal preference.
Mi piace il modello che ai fatto e , vorrei farmi n vestito estivo come posso averlo
Mi consigli come fare ti ringrazio molto ciao
How can we measure and adjust the stitch length to sew the buttons? Any tips pls
It's a little different on each machine, but there should be a dial or button on your machine to adjust the length (and width, for zigzag) of stitches. Check the owner's manual if you are having trouble finding the dials on your machine. For a button, I use a zigzag stitch set to 0 (zero) length and 4 to 5 mm width depending on the width of the holes in the button (the numbers on the adjustment dials are in mm). Hope that helps! :)
@@PatternScout Thank you! 💛
Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
I tried to sign up for your newsletter and it just kept going back to my email input. Any ideas?
Hmmm, I'm not sure...did you sign up at this link: patternscoutstudio.com/pages/sign-up
After signing up, there should be a little message in green under the email form that says "Thank you for subscribing!"
Can’t find this pattern:(
It's linked it in the video description :)
😊 I actually feel 85% that I can do this 😬
You can!
Not really a beginner friendly tutorial but fine for experienced sewists who have regular plus serger machines. Moves too fast, can't see what you are doing most the time and whatever is written in white is not up long enough to read and I got tired of stopping the video, backing it up to find split second it was there just to read it.
Great tips for sewing the buttons and for deciding on where to add box pleats except you lost me again with the quick movements and lack of any real explanation of why you showed how to figure pleat area and size but changed it. I've not seen box pleats made before but doubt I will try.
Why are you pulling the material behind the needle area? Doesn't that cause ripples? wouldn't a walking foot be better?
Glad the button part was useful. Thanks for watching!