I took the Walkaway Dress Challenge! Butterick 6015 | Seams Sketchy
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Hi friends! I am so happy to have participated in this challenge hosted by@StephanieCanada who was kind enough to share her traced version of Butterick 6015! Even though I started later in the day than I wanted, my completed time was 2 hours and 26 minutes! What a whirlwind! I can’t wait to make a million more of these dresses.
You can find Stephanie on Instagram as @backroomfinds or Tik Tok as @likethenorthcountry
Sorcial shoutout to @SewingSilly for the cleaned up version of the pattern.
Disclaimer, I did take the reveal and wrap up footage a couple days after finishing the dress. It was snowing when I finished and since this is a Summer dress I noped right out of that one. But with Michigan weather being the way it is I only had to wait two days for the weather to hit the 70s. 🤷🏻♀️ Aesthetic footage is worth the wait and unpredictability of Mother Nature when the alternative is the unattractive task lighting in my sewing room😂
If you would like to follow along with my sewing process as I work on projects, or would like to see a little more behind the scenes, you can find me on Instagram or Tik Tok as @kaitybower
Hi. I’m not a sewer, but this came up on UA-cam and I was curious what a “walkaway dress” would be. You have such an engaging personality, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole video. You are obviously very talented and the dress looks amazing on you.
Thank you so much! This was such a sweet comment. Absolutely made my day!
Same here! I’m jealous at your talent. I actually found the pattern on ETSY for 17.00, which I thought was an okay price. What I am wondering, is it one piece? What I mean, do you step into it, then pull the top over your head to secure in front? Thanks for the demo. Love it!
@@Bella-gj6wc It's like a bib front apron, except that instead of tying it in the back there are these extra sections that come around your body and then button in the front!
Same Here.
Same 😀👍
I think you did a fine job, and yes with some torso and shoulder adjustments it will fit you nicely. The extra waist buttons will make it more stable, this dress was designed for someone with a 1950s wasp waist, don't forget, lol! I am glad you mentioned that it looks best with a petticoat. I watch channels where people express disappointment in how these vintage garments look when sewn up, and complain that they are limp or frumpy, etc...I think modern people are missing something here. Namely, to get a true vintage look you need correct undergarments to act as a foundation. My grandmother was always going on about proper "foundational layers" such as bras, slips and girdles. It's hard for us to believe now, but even slender women wore girdles back then, to nip in the waist and create the desired 1950s silhouette. Without these ingredients the garment will not wear as expected. It was also much more common back then to starch and iron cotton fabric, which gave it more body. I enjoyed watching you create your own version of the Walk Away Dress.
@@RA82828 I completely agree with everything in the original comment. I did not think anything came through as polite negativity.
@@susanrussell8195I totally agree! I found the first comment honest and wholesome. She only agreed with the shoulder comment, which in my opinion was completely honest and needed. The shoulders were too long and while the channel stated she did it thinking she needed to but, found it to be a mistake. We can all agree the dress looks nice on her but, would look lovely more tailored to her shoulders!
I was thinking our under garments are so different now.
Great post and delightfully thorough! So interesting to have this amount of information to ponder as we watch our favorite channel! I’m remembering the many layers Mom and my gramma’s wore under their dresses…!
What is a wasp waist? Do you mean women are fatter now?
A bed sheet you said! Trim it in red binding you said! Make it in less than 3 hours you said!
Congrats on beating the clock, and making an absolutely smashing walk away dress!
Loved your enthusiasm and the dress looked so nice on you! ❤❤❤
Thank you very much!
I did a double take when I saw this as a video on UTube! Years ago my mother was quite the accomplished seamstress who was self taught. She made a number of pieces of her wardrobe. She actually made this dress for herself back then. To give you some perspective, I believe that was in the 50’s. I am now 75!
Wow! Thank you for sharing! That’s one of the things I love about sewing from vintage patterns, is wondering about the many versions of the same dress that have come before!
At 72 , I too have wonderful memories of my mother's beautiful sewing ! While we did not need to make our clothing to save money , we did it to be unique , creative & have our own special looks . From formals to swimwear , we loved choosing patterns & fabrics ! I showed horses & just like my dresses , you didn't want to have the same outfit as anyone else . Sewing is a lifelong skill & enjoy learning more . 💗
I’m 73 and I remember my mom had the same
My mom did, too!
You can use 2 different colour fabrics for front and back for totally new look. Red satin front and black velvet for back would be a holiday glam look. Making it reversible you could use 2 lightweight fabrics.
Yes! I can’t wait to make a more dressy version and I think two colors would be lovely!
Fantastic idea!
I’ve made this dress so many times. I’ve made it as a formal dress and as as a casual.
I already know I’ll be making more! It seems so versatile!
Where did you get your pattern
@@bonnieriecke5199 I actually used the new version but I altered it to fit.
How can I get an actual real pattern?
@@joyanne440 The new release of this pattern is in most stores that sell patterns. I used the new release to make this for my daughter. I didn’t find it difficult to follow. It will more than likely need to be altered but that is true of most patterns unless you have the perfect ‘model’ proportions.
Oh my God! My mom used to wear those dresses around the house she was continually sewing things from the patterns and I remember her wearing those dresses like in the afternoons or whatever after she had done her chores she said it was a wonderful way to relax and they were comfortable and easy to make. She sewed me a sun dress with yellow daisy pattern on it.
What sweet memories!
I have this pattern and made the dress in a couple hours for a themed party for 40s/50s attire. It does take a huge amount of material and binding. But it's so cool to put on and go. Literally finished sewing, did make-up and hair and went.
Yes! Such a fun make! I feel like I saved a lot of money making my own bias tape and I can’t wait to make it again!
I can't sew and I don't know why this ended up in my suggestions but you are adorable, your dress is lovely, and you did a great job making this video. It was very cool how you set the video up outside and all the angles you used to make the "reveal". Very nice work!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback a lot! I’ve been working on making my footage more enjoyable with the limited equipment that I have. It’s nice to know it’s getting better!
Same - idk why it ended up in my feed but cute dress.
That's a cute dress 👗
It's got a Dorothy's Wizard of Oz kinda look to it 😍
Thank you! I thought so, too! I may use it for a Halloween costume at some point😂
I thoroughly enjoyed your video too! When you hit your foot on the chair I literally spit my coffee out on my screen!!! Thank you ,thank you, thank you, for not editing that out. It's something that would happen to me and I needed to giggle uncontrollably, been sick a few days and you made my morning. Loved the dress on you too,great job! I'm gonna get more coffee.
Thank you! I would love to be one of those ~aesthetic~ seamstresses, but that’s just not the reality😂 I hope you feel better soon!
I made that dress too. The pattern was from my mother's collection, authentic vintage!
Amazing! A great pattern to have!
Love how you matched the envelope! I’m impressed how fast everyone is with this challenge, it took me over 5 hours to finish mine!! 😅
Thank you! The speed of my machine definitely helped. If I had to use a different machine I would be a lot slower.
Same here.. It was almost an hour just to get everything cut and pinned for me.
I love how happy you were when you finished the dress. It's probably one of the best dresses I've seen made in this challenge. Well done! ❤
Thank you!!! I got very lucky with having all of the materials in my stash already and they happened to work out so well!
When I was a kid fabric stores were very common. This was in the 1950. They had drawers and drawers of patterns and huge catalogue books to look thru to find the perfect "thing". Almost everyone sewed.
I started sewing in the early 60's and remember going through those pattern books and trying new patterns. They were so cheap then, not like now! I've made hundreds of outfits over the years and still sew now and then. One of the skills I am so grateful to have.
My mom could park me on those stools in front of the books, and I'd read them while she got the things she needed.
Last time I was at JoAnn Fabric was right before a season change (when they release new fabrics and new patterns). They usually have fully stocked drawers of patterns, but it was slim pickins right before the spring/summer patterns were released.
Side note: I really was disappointed in the new pattern releases this season, they’re all so mid. Even Vogue was a letdown, and I usually like their pattern designs and fit, even if it’s not a design I’d wear.
Lovely dress - well done...... To your point about petticoats : underskirts, slips, petticoats, whatever you want to call them will **almost always** improve the way your dress/skirt hangs/falls. Especially those made in a "silkier" fabric, such as polyester/nylon/silk. (Cotton slips are lovely, but can create surface friction between the slip and your dress/skirt, thus impeding the flow/hang of your garment). xxx💖💖💖
Hey, wow, I actually made that dress 13 years ago when I first started sewing! It was probably one of my most-looked-forward-to patterns, because my whole reason for wanting to learn to sew was to make retro dresses. 😍 On mine I did an aqua fabric with tiny brown dots for the front and a solid dark brown for the wrap-around. I felt soooo legit whenever I wore it (with a crinoline underneath) that it felt more like a costume, so I wasn't confident enough to wear it often. 🙈😅
That sounds lovely! I hope you have the confidence to wear it now!
Loved watching this. I absolutely love vintage clothing styles. Thanks
WOW!
So cute!
I'm impressed!
Why aren't dresses today as cute as vintage dresses? It's like designers have gotten lazy. This one has so much flare, so much personality and suits you so well!
Just adorable!
Thank you! I am very fond of vintage styles. Especially the dresses.
I didn't know what kind of a dress this would b....SOOOO CUTE....I LOVE vintage styles...so classy! U have such a cute personality....perfect for ur sewing channel!!!
I love the way you did the buttons. They look so much better that way. And I agree 5 might be better. I would love to watch a tutorial on just how you folded it as you did it quite fast and off camera.
Thank you! That’s a wonderful idea! I will try and get that out soon!
I cant believe it. and it looks so NICE!!!!!
9:03 owie 😂
prettyyyy dress, glad i came across this video. really appreciate that there's no annoying background music for the most part. i found this very calming to watch and listen to
Thank you!
I have watched several of these being made (thank you Stephanie Canada) and I think yours is the cutest.
Thank you!
Beautiful! As a beginning seamstress I’m impressed with you finishing in less than 3hrs 😅😅 I always wondered what the pattern would look like in the cover art fabric and it’s so cute!
The dress looks absolutely beautiful ☺️
What a beautiful, simple looking dress. Looks so comfortable and classic.
Cudos to you! I unfortunately selected a Butterick pattern to make my senior sewing project with. It was a jumpsuit. It was so hard! I never made an item of clothing, or anything else, again!! Your dress looks great. I love it!!
I love it ! ...you look great in it ..nice job! I saw this pattern on Amazon will now order it...
There is hope! I discovered this pattern when someone raved about it in their video. So, I tried it and hated it! That's so exciting to learn that it wasn't completely me...the reprint pattern is largely to blame. Will definitely be giving it another go as it looks like such a fun and comfy dress to wear. :D
Good luck!!!
Turned out so nice! No need to redo changes you made; that red trim really adds to the dress 👍
Thank you! I like the red as well. The sleeves fall down a bit as I move, so for comfort I am going to take them up.
Looks great on you! Super beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing 👍💕
Looking for more of your videos
Thank you!
Awesome! I have to enlarge the pattern by 25 inches all around. I'm not sure I'm going to get it done by the deadline because of that and because of my weird life.
Totally understandable! I got very lucky I was able to find a day to make it work! 😂 I’m not able to sit down and sew uninterrupted like that very often. I hope to see yours soon!
Great build! I can see why people love that pattern, it's super-cute, and you could do so many things to change it up!
Agreed! I already have plans for many more!
I made 4 dresses like this till today an I still love them. First thing I considered was that the today-material = elastic needs many changes. The first materials I took= cotton, the pattern fits 100% then.
That dress is so cute. I never thought of using sheets for fabric! Love it!
Thank you! I love using sheets! A great cheap alternative when a lightweight cotton is a good fabric choice and you need lots of it!
Great job, prettier than anything that’s out there now. I used to sew a lot.
Wow it turned out amazing! I was hesitant to tey this challenge but now I’m actually considering it.
Thank you! You should! It was an absolute joy!
The dress is very cute! Timeless!
I like it long.
Thank you! I think I may make a longer version with a more formal looking fabric. This is for everyday wear.
Cute dress. My mom, grandma and aunt all sewed a ton and we have BOXES of patterns at the family home. This one is probably buried in there somewhere. Maybe someday we will have another seamstress in the family…😊
Somehow this looks to me like a wrap around apron, maybe because of the lack of side seams and/or zipper or perhaps the checkered cloth. Anyway, it's very nice and well done. Good idea using the bed sheet. My mother was a seamstress supreme, self taught. She could make anything from cloth, often using patterns she designed. When working a pattern she'd not used before, she'd cut it from old bed sheets so she could make adjustments before cutting from brand new cloth.
Thank you! Yes, it truly is more of a skirted apron, but I love it anyway!
Just found you, and you are so adorable! I loved this video and your dress looks fabulous!
Thank you so much! 💖
I love that dress! My mother loved to sew, thanks for bringing back some great memories of her! Great job!
Thank you!
Beautiful .. great job!
Very flattering
Your video caught my attention because I bought this pattern years ago and made the dress. Exact fabric as on the cover; spent a lot of money on it. It looked like something out of an I Love Lucy episode with the model (me) being Lucy. It was horrific. I was truly sad it didn’t fit well. You did awesome; great job!
Thank you! It is a lot of fabric! I’m so lucky I got this fabric for free. I hope you’re able to revisit the dress and make the fit work for you!
GREAT!!!
Ms. Stephanie Canada is wonderful. I've been really hesitant of trying to do a speed-run with this pattern just because I have so many alterations I'd have to make. But now I'm severely tempted. It came out so lovely. Well done.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you! I’m really glad I did the alterations one day and the actual sewing a different day, but other than that I’m very pleased! The pattern pieces aren’t super complicated so slash and spread worked really well. Let me know if you end up making it! I would love to see!
Ah well. My generation was very used to making our own clothes from patterns. There were many pattern makers and the books were in all clothing stores including vogue.
Your excitement about the finished dress is so adorable! It turned out BEAUTIFUL ❤
Thank you!
Adorable!
How dazzling, the execution and finished product! 👍😍🏆
I love it!
I bought this pattern about 10yrs ago and never made it. I also think it could be made really pretty as a after 5 dress as well. You did a really great job! I love how u were able to copy the fabric on the envelope.😉👍
Thank you! I agree! I’m looking forward to making a few more versions!
avoid the retro copy. get the original pattern if you can. THAT one doesn't have the horrific fitting problems the retro one does.
Awesome!!your dress is so beautiful 👍🥰
Thank you! 🥰
Fabulous, you look great x x x
Sooo cute!
Ooo for the length and the mention of a petticoat. I wonder if the length of the original pattern in comparison to the new version is so long because the expectation was to use a petticoat? ALSO...great job :)
This was a delightful video! It’s amazing you could make it in 2 hrs, 26 minutes! You look so nice in it! Great job!
Well this was fun, loved that you sew on a Pfaff, I loved it long, what a great dress for the garden. Thank you.
I would love that dress in pink 💝😊 And a nice thick belt that is sewn on from the back and bowed in the front same shade pink but maybe hearts 💕 pattern.
This is so amazing! I've always loved this pattern, but was always intimidated to sew it. The dress is gorgeous on you!
Thank you! It’s definitely manageable! You should try it!
My mother can sew ANYTHING. I on the other hand? Not so much. I wish I had this talent! I remember going to the fabric store with my mom to pick out fabrics and Butterick and Simplicity patterns. She sewed many of my clothes and even a costume or two! I'm so glad you have this talent and can enjoy it and share it with us. A lovely video by a lovely lady. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you! You as well! I learned a lot of the basics from UA-cam myself, so if you want to learn there’s resources out there!
@@KaityBower I shared your video with my mom and will see her in the near future and ask her what she thought. I'm sure she'll enjoy it!
Clicked because I was curious what a walkaway dress was. Stayed because of the beautiful kitty.
Oh my gosh…….That dress is adorable!!!
That pattern is from at least the 1950s. My mom made it.
Designer sketches always looked like that and when we sewed them, of course they never looked like the sketch. Lol
I really like it
Looks great!
Turned out really cute. Thanks for sharing!
Looks beautiful on you!!
Thank you!
I Love your challenge of the Walkaway dress! YAY!
Thank you! I’m very thankful to Stephanie for hosting!
Very nice!! I can't believe the time you made it in! Amazing.
Thank you!
I loved your excitement for this, and it looked great on you. Your cat is super adorable too 😍
Thank you!!!
Two hours! Your amazing! Just subscribed
Thank you!
You did a great job and you look lovely.
Thank you very much!
I don't know why this video was suddenly recommended to me, but strangely I have this pattern in my collection and have never used it (I was much thinner when I bought it, and for years was too afraid to "mess it up"). Thanks to your inspirational triumph, I'm going to get that sucker out of storage, go get some thrift store sheets (and drapes -- I love making skirts from drapes) and see what I can do. I once spent 38 straight hours making an authentic hakama and kataginu for my son (lots of time on the floor with a ruler and chalk). I'm guessing it's going to take me a couple of weeks of off-and-on work to finish the dress, but looking forward to it. Thank you very much!
Yay!!! The best of luck to you! If you do make it and post anywhere like TikTok or Instagram, please tag me! I would love to see it!
Super cute! You could make all sorts of pretty dresses with that pattern!
Thank you! Agreed. I think it will become a closet staple.
Very cute dress! It occurred to me that a cute top might be developed for a person with disabilities who has trouble dressing. I am thinking of this because helping my mother dress has become so difficult now that she is disabled; and I also worked in a nursing home where dressing with traditional sleeves was also a challenge.
It could definitely be an option! There’s a similar pattern in construction, simplicity 8593, that with a bit of modification to have elastic instead of ties may also be a good option!
@@KaityBower thanks for replying! My mother has injured her neck and we need to figure out some easier dressing options for her.
Thanks for suggesting this, I have acquired such dexterity issues, and miss such details!
Those short needles are tailor needles. Very useful.
Very useful, yes! But I have never liked them compared to the longer ones.
I have that pattern! My mom gave it to me years ago... I think it would be gorgeous in a velvet material!
Oooh! Great idea!
I've made this dress several times over. Its soo easy and you can do many alterations and additions to it.
Agreed! I can’t wait to make more!
The walkway dress was always modeled on runway or in department stores by very slim women.
I remember. I was one of them.
This is why it's not flattering on normal to large sized women.
I have seen people with many different body types make this dress and I always find it quite flattering if the fit is right. I think the flared skirt suits a lot of shapes.
I love how yours turned out!! It is SO CUTE!
THANK YOU!!! And thank you so much for hosting the challenge and sharing the pattern! It was an absolute blast and I can’t wait to make more! It’ll definitely become a staple pattern for me!
It’s so flattering!
Imagine how many of our great-grandmas got pregnant wearing this! LOL😂😊😅😮😂
Very well done, Kaity! I`m much impressed. Love from Germany
Thank you!
I have an original pattern that is too small for me and rather than having the snaps at the front I added ties long enough to tie at the front or back and it's the best dress ever!
That’s a great modification! I’ll have to keep that in mind!
Your dress is the only one I have seen work! You look beautiful in it! It doesn’t look that good on a lot of people. You can definitely wear this dress!
Thank you! I think I got very lucky while sizing up.
I made this a few years ago. I modified it for my thicker waist. I wear it every summer. It's a great dress.
An interesting variation on this dress may be to substitute an attached step-in pair of capri pants for the front dress panel, giving you the outer skirt in the sides and back, with mid calf pants underneath. Putting it on would require stepping into the pants, placing head through the opening, and then bringing the sides back and around to fasten at the waist. A different fabric could be used starting at the back waistline to give contrast between the 2 layers.
That is absolutely genius! I never would have thought of that, but now I think I need to make one!
Loving your pullover!
Thank you! I had to go back and look at which one I was wearing😂 one of my favorites! So cozy!
You are a complete doll! I am now a follower! Keep up the good work, you are a natural on camera too.😊
Thank you so much! That means a lot! I second guess myself a lot so I really appreciate that!
this needs red heels!!! great job!
Oooh! That would be fun!
Absolutely beautiful! First time watching your channel. How I wish we were neighbors so I could just stop by, visit, and have you make me some gorgeous dresses. You are very talented! A big hug from a Texas!
Thank you!
How fun. And bias tape wasn't everywhere as today.
Yes, it was.
How beautiful, I have a sewing machine, it terrifies me, but after this, I'm going to look for classes and sew myself something cute.
Thank you! Wonderful!!! I wish you the best of luck! In person classes are very helpful, but I also learned a lot from UA-cam! I hope you have fun with it!
I am rediscovering sewing after a decade's hiatus. I need a new machine, but renting them is RIDICULOUS. Like 60.00/hour for a sewing station at Joanne's! Anyway, this was EXTREMELY charming. TY! New sub;)
Thank you! And wow! That is quite pricey! You may want to check your local libraries! A lot of places now have a ‘lending library’ for things like tools, yard equipment, seeds, etc. and a common inclusion is a sewing machine! You may just be able to check one out or use it there!
Well done! I love the finished result and lucky you it fits you without any alterations! When I gave this one a try I was lucky enough to find a blog (can't remember her name she does amazing vintage sewing) talking about tricks and alterations for this one. Still when I grew to hate the dress cause every time I wear it out and about the "under skirt" is riding up and bunching uncomfortably and the over skirt is opening with any little wind
Thank you! I did make a few alterations to the pattern before I started! It’s very rare to find vintage sized patterns that are intact and also Kaity sized😂 I definitely noticed the wind issue! This is not one I would recommend for someone who lives in a windy place!
@@KaityBower not even breezy 😂
Would adding buttonholes to the bottom corners of the overskirt and buttons in the appropriate positions on the underskirt help with wind exposure? Then maybe light weight (like hem chain) on the underskirt would help prevent fabric riding up if the extra weight of the buttoned overskirt doesn't fix enough.
@@wartgin I didn't think of weighing down the hem actually! I'll give that a try, as for the buttons I have a petticoat in between underskirt and overskirt it is more difficult to make that work
Wow, sew cool!
Wow.
I think I would like to do the black and white one on the pattern package.
How tall are you? I’m told I’m short but feel I’m average.