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  • Опубліковано 2 гру 2024

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  • @ashleymainmakes
    @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +4

    I am very excited to share my new Perfect Pocket Pattern Set with you! They are based on my own personal pocket patterns that I have been tweaking and developing for years so I hope you love them as much as I do.
    You can purchase them for $4 CND on:
    Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/s/4b9d72691b
    Etsy: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1787262749/perfect-pocket-pattern
    (Ko-fi is a bit better because I dont lose as much to fees, but I know a lot of people are already set up with Etsy so whatever works for you. )

    • @cassafrass098
      @cassafrass098 2 місяці тому

      Hey Ashley! I think the Etsy link is incorrect :)

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      @@cassafrass098 oh no!! thank you so much for letting me know, I updated it.

  • @stillstitchin
    @stillstitchin 2 місяці тому +2

    Well, now I want a red shirt dress! 😂 That is beautiful and you look fabulous in it. Love it! I appreciate seeing how you adjusted the pattern, in these two videos. That is where I overthink things and get bogged down, at times. Seeing others work confidently through each step inspires me to believe I'll get there with more experience. Thanks for taking the time to share. 😊--Deborah

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      You will for sure! And like I say, it will still fit you better than something from the store. I do like using the muslin fabric, because then if I am wrong... oh well! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @eleahsmith5010
    @eleahsmith5010 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for the sewing inspiration. I have picked up your pockets it will save me so much time. I used your Rita blouse hack to make a Dalmatians dress for Disneyland. It felt amazing.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Thats so cool! I am so glad to hear that! And thank you for picking up that pockets, I really hope you like them.

  • @MrsLovelyPendragon
    @MrsLovelyPendragon 2 місяці тому +2

    Found this on my feed and INSTANTLY subbed because *thank goodness* there’s a plus size sewer that’s ACTUALLY plus sized! Loved that you have a FBA video, thank you thank you THANK YOU❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Im so glad to hear the videos were helpful! Thank you for subscribing! ❤️

  • @tinaeast2374
    @tinaeast2374 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi from the SW UK. Thank you so much for all your work in showing how to do some important adjustments and your pocket pattern. Found everything very useful and interesting. ❤

  • @Dizzyknitsandcurls
    @Dizzyknitsandcurls 2 місяці тому +7

    I love your dress! You look fabulous in Red

  • @balbea88
    @balbea88 2 місяці тому +8

    You are beautiful in red! Thanks for sharing so much useful information for the plus size, curvy seweist. We ALL wear our hair set, waiting to be styled; thank you for being your genuine self. You are awesome.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Aww thank you so much! I glad at least my trials and tribulations are helpful!

  • @greenquiltsgalore1326
    @greenquiltsgalore1326 2 місяці тому +4

    That looks stunning on you! I'm just seeing the last video, so I will be checking out all the other videos!

  • @AussieTracy
    @AussieTracy 2 місяці тому +4

    Oh my that dress and colour on you looks gorgeous. I would love to also see the fuller skirt version so I do hope you end up making one. 💕💕

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      That's the plan! Thank you! ❤️❤️

  • @annettebroomhall8617
    @annettebroomhall8617 2 місяці тому +2

    Exceptional. I think this is my favourite silhouette on you. Agree about the cuffing on the sleeves though. A gored full skirt will be lovely too. The size of the smile says it all. You feel great and it shows.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! Yes I do usually prefer just a flare more than a gather if I can help it.

  • @Worldbuilder
    @Worldbuilder 2 місяці тому +1

    Just thought I'd mention you can get archival tape that doesn't stick too hard, and doesn't harm paper. We get through a bit of it at the library where I work, when we can't harm old books, but for some reason does need to tape something to it. I imagine that would be very helpful for your taping-experiments, having a roll like that around. :)

  • @MaireColclough
    @MaireColclough 2 місяці тому +3

    The adjustments were worth it! The dress looks fabulous, and you look fabulous in it! 😃

  • @reneeminium324
    @reneeminium324 2 місяці тому +2

    Great job Ashley. Love your videos and I am looking forward to trying the pockets!

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I really hope you like them!

  • @SewRena
    @SewRena 2 місяці тому +2

    You look so cute ❤❤❤ I love this dress and the color is perfect

  • @cindycash1772
    @cindycash1772 2 місяці тому +3

    Your dress looks fantastic... you wear it beautifully... 🎉

  • @ljnoble5171
    @ljnoble5171 2 місяці тому +2

    I am delighted to see this pattern made up and fitting so beautifully. Thank you for sharing all the fitting details.

  • @dressdeveloper
    @dressdeveloper 2 місяці тому +2

    You did such a great job fitting the bodice! I’m really impressed.

  • @Seejaysew
    @Seejaysew 2 місяці тому +3

    What a fabulous dress and such a beautiful colour on you. It was well worth the effort. You look awesome!

  • @sues.9791
    @sues.9791 2 місяці тому +1

    That bodice is gorgeous on you, it fits so wonderfully! And the dress is stunning on you!

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! It was a road to get there, but at least I am going to use it again

  • @AcornDaisySews
    @AcornDaisySews 2 місяці тому +3

    Looks fabulous. Definitely suits you and the fit is fantastic. The skirt is lovely but the fuller skirt will also be great. I really wanted to take part but I haven’t been very well. Love your pocket patterns - already got them! ❤

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      No worries! Its just suppose to be a fun thing. And thank you so much!!! ❤️

  • @jennydame
    @jennydame 2 місяці тому +1

    Came out sew perfect! that color is so pretty on you! Its been a blast seeing everyone's makes.

  • @connie6545
    @connie6545 2 місяці тому +1

    You did a beautiful job on your dress! I picked up on a couple of new techniques from you as well. LOVED the use of the flip side of the buttons, too.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad I made the right call on the buttons, I wasn't sure if it was weird or not

  • @sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775
    @sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775 2 місяці тому +3

    Lovely job Ashley! ❤ I wish I could’ve participated but working on another big project during Sep/Oct and don’t have time to toile my first shirt dress until after that… Been enjoying the content though 😊

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому +1

      No worries! I know its a busy time for everyone

  • @cassafrass098
    @cassafrass098 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful final result after so much fine-tuning of the pattern. I loved hearing all about your thought process throughout all your mockups. Can't wait to see the full skirted version

  • @ckim5134
    @ckim5134 2 місяці тому +1

    Turned out very nice. Like the color.

  • @pmclaughlin4111
    @pmclaughlin4111 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful classic dress...
    And thanks for the top on the Barbara Deckert book...I've had it for years and needed to remember to reference it
    I am actually sewing the buttons on my not-quite-as-classic shirtwaist right now...

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Excellent! Yes there is a lot of good info in there

  • @catie5939
    @catie5939 Місяць тому

    You are so pretty, Ashley. That red is stunning. The fit is cute af too. You've always made me feel like I can wear whatever tf I want as a fat lady. thanks 💜

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Aww thank you! ❤️❤️ that warms my heart to hear that. That is always my goal.

  • @beatriceotter8718
    @beatriceotter8718 2 місяці тому

    That dress does look great on you, and the bodice fits perfectly.

  • @estertorrevillas7528
    @estertorrevillas7528 2 місяці тому

    Such a lovely dress and great color for you! I haven't been able to keep up so I'm looking forward to binging this weekend!

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому +1

      Amazing! I would really appreciate it! ❤️

  • @Kakkydidit
    @Kakkydidit 2 місяці тому

    That's a wonderful dress. The fit looks really great and it looks fantastic on you.

  • @julieinnis2219
    @julieinnis2219 2 місяці тому

    Wow, a fabulous dress - it looks so good on you. Well done. 🌸

  • @elizabethhollingsworth7226
    @elizabethhollingsworth7226 2 місяці тому

    😊 Very pretty dress, and a great job fitting the pattern. I love the details you provide.
    I was never good about prefitting my patterns, and I still have projects I will never finish because I didn't take the time to fit the pattern before cutting the fabric.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! In some ways I feel like doing the fitting helps me get things done because then I dont put so much time into something that isnt going to fit.

  • @BiankaBowman
    @BiankaBowman 2 місяці тому

    love how the dress looks. Thank you for hosting a fun challenge 🧡

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! And thank you for participating!

  • @winwinmyfriend4727
    @winwinmyfriend4727 2 місяці тому

    Very pretty I ❤the finished result.

  • @lindamann884
    @lindamann884 2 місяці тому

    i am so glad i found you on youtube this is my first time watching you . i am also a plus sized woman and i learned alot from watching it . the dress looks so pretty and cute on you i subscribed to your videos so i will be watching you again and again . love from Linda Mann from Tennessee

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Hi Linda! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ Im glad my video was helpful!

  • @ChronoNecroGamer777
    @ChronoNecroGamer777 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video as always! you look so cute!

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you my handsome photographer! ❤️

  • @cherriesnhoney
    @cherriesnhoney 2 місяці тому +1

    i love this dress @nd that colour is gorgeous! i have to do so many adjustments to soi patterns but i love them so much...i did plan on making the vintage shirtdress but my disorganized self didnt get it together lol...i love that you did this challenge, i always thought shirtwaist looked so much better on a fuller figure...tfs:)

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I am glad I am not the only one that had issues

    • @cherriesnhoney
      @cherriesnhoney 2 місяці тому

      @@ashleymainmakes lol no...bicep always need increase, armscye needs raising, shoulder to apex shortening, narrow shoulder adj(although im not narrow), bodice shortening and skirt lengthening lol...pretty much a redraft but their esthetic is mine, instructions are amazing and i learned so much from making soi patterns...above are the examples...i think i will try the one you made as well...love the look of it

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Pretty much all of those... I am glad I got a heads up on the sleeve although I wish I would have measured earlier. Best of luck! it is a beautiful dress at the end of the day.

  • @patriciakellyadams134
    @patriciakellyadams134 2 місяці тому

    Wawak rocks. The dress came out great.

  • @catfitz1530
    @catfitz1530 2 місяці тому

    Excellent dress! Very well done. The pocket patterns look great. I thinking I’ll be grabbing them. I spent way too long recently working out the pockets for a dress I made.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I hope you really like the pockets!

  • @flyingpigfarm1
    @flyingpigfarm1 2 місяці тому

    Wait - I just finished a shirtwaist dress and I just squeaked in under the deadline and I didn’t even know about the challenge! Yay, me! Love that color, BTW!

  • @kathyjohnston4337
    @kathyjohnston4337 2 місяці тому +1

    SUPER BEAUTIFUL!!!🤩

  • @paulawing2502
    @paulawing2502 Місяць тому

    Beautiful dress, and great fit! ❤

  • @wolfgangshuman
    @wolfgangshuman 2 місяці тому

    looks great, love the colour on you too.

  • @abbyburns3127
    @abbyburns3127 2 місяці тому

    That is such a stunning color on you!

  • @koolkatss4854
    @koolkatss4854 2 місяці тому

    Great job! Your dress is amazing.

  • @lynettecockburn332
    @lynettecockburn332 Місяць тому

    Stunning

  • @rosliem
    @rosliem 2 місяці тому

    Love it!

  • @jessicacarlin4665
    @jessicacarlin4665 2 місяці тому

    It's gorgeous! Well done !

  • @donnacoleman4624
    @donnacoleman4624 2 місяці тому

    New subscriber here😊
    I adore the dress and u look gorgeous in red!
    All the adjustments were well worth the effort, the fit is spot on.
    Would love to see the full skirt version as well❤

  • @coda_o7
    @coda_o7 2 місяці тому

    love it so much!

  • @mandylavida
    @mandylavida 2 місяці тому

    Wow - stunning!

  • @cyndyatwildrose5551
    @cyndyatwildrose5551 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @caireenbrain9612
    @caireenbrain9612 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!!

  • @jayneterry8701
    @jayneterry8701 2 місяці тому

    Ive seen Renasews and Maire and glad when your vid came up! Gorgeous make! And wasnt that sleeve alteration a thing! 👍🩷🧡

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yes it was! Thank you for coming over and watching! ❤️

  • @karengoldie6801
    @karengoldie6801 2 місяці тому

    Looks fabulous!!! I had planned to participate in the challenge but I was working on my Project Dress a Girl sewing right up to yesterday evening. Maybe I'll make mine next month. lol

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      No worries! Thats a good cause. It was just for fun!

  • @miriamgladen9615
    @miriamgladen9615 Місяць тому

    After seeing you in your red dress I had to subscribe at once. Wonderful. And I bought the Deckert book. Now I wish you could send a link for your weird but wonderfully weird rotary cutter. Starting binge watching your last videos now and looking forward to your next videos. Love from Germany.

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the subscription too! I wish I could send ypu a link for that too, its wireless electric scissors called Pink Power, but they dont really sell online I dont think. I bought them in the states.

    • @miriamgladen9615
      @miriamgladen9615 Місяць тому

      @@ashleymainmakes and I appreciate the hard work you've put into your videos. Thanks

  • @nyves104
    @nyves104 Місяць тому

    💜💜💜💜

  • @KnitzyKitzy
    @KnitzyKitzy 2 місяці тому

    Lovely dress! Red looks great on you. What is the pink tool you use to cut out your pattern? It doesn’t look like a rotary cutter or scissors and I don’t think I have sen one before

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  2 місяці тому

      It is a pair of electric scissors! its my new favourite thing!

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 Місяць тому

    Looks great. 😊 Where did you get your stretch linen?

    • @ashleymainmakes
      @ashleymainmakes  Місяць тому

      Fabricmart! I think it was deadstock, so its no longer available, but that was my favourite fabric shop when I was in the US

  • @sewlove
    @sewlove Місяць тому

    If you stand the tape measure up it will go around the curve better.

  • @charitystonemountain8714
    @charitystonemountain8714 2 місяці тому

    Sleeve "cap".