Revealing my dresses for
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2021
- It's finally the reveal day for Frugal Frocks 2021! I'll be showing you what I made for the #frugalfrocks2021 challenge.
Thanks to:
Ruan @theyorkshiresewgirl
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and
Sam @frugalisama
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for organising this challenge!
Dresses I made:
Bardon Dress from Peppermint Magazine: peppermintmag.com/sewing-scho...
Zero Waste Dress no. 1 from Schnittchen Patterns: schnittchen.com/en/product/fr... - Навчання та стиль
I totally agree with you on the zero waste patterns. I've thought a lot of those "appendages" that they add here and there in seemingly random places are truly a waste of fabric. There is so much that can be done with scraps so they aren't wasted. I would get them caught on everything and have a torn garment. Your dress looks gorgeous though. It's the only zero waste pattern I've seen yet that I actually liked. There are patterns out there, even free ones, that have you print off the bodice and give you the dimensions for the skirt if it is made of rectangles, or even the whole thing if it is boxy, and to me, that is truly zero waste when neither fabric nor paper and ink is wasted. The ink on a printer disappears astonishingly fast, and is really expensive to replace.
Thanks for watching, Linda! It was definitely an interesting foray into the world of zero waste patterns. I'm big into pattern tetris and scrap busting projects, so I think I'll stick to that as a way to reduce waste in the future!!
Wow great that you made two dresses for the challenge. My favourite is the Bardon Dress, the fabric is beautiful.
Thank you, Jules! I really couldn't pick just one! I absolutely love wearing the Bardon Dress. So incredibly comfortable.
Both lovely makes. 72 pages wow. I might have not done it. But good job you did. It looks good. Thanks
Haha, I wouldn't have done it if I knew beforehand! But I agree, I'm so glad that I did. Thanks for watching, Bridget!
Lovely makes. I must admit, the Bardon is my favourite. I have a very wary attitude towards zero waste for the very reasons you spoke of, but it is a fun result.
Thanks, Jacquie! I agree and will probably not bother with zero waste patterns in the future, but it was a fun one to try, nonetheless!
I've had the same thoughts as you about a zero waste project, you just end up wearing the extra instead of having scraps to use for other things. I try to avoid directional patterns as they're inherently more wasteful and just try to make used of every bit of fabric I buy. But it's a great dress, such a good match of fabric to pattern and love the first one too
Thank you so much, Sarah! It's good to try things out so that you can learn what you like, but I think I've officially confirmed my suspicions about zero waste patterns!
Lovely makes.
Thank you, Sue! It was such a fun little challenge!
Haya. Great makes & that fabric, it is great fun :) Yay for zero waste :) WOW 72 pages, it is amazing how much paper is used. Thanku for sharing. x
Thanks for watching Anna! It was such a great little challenge. I'm looking forward to next year's frugal frocks already!
@@LostMyThread Yup me to :)
Nice dresses!
I totally subscribe to all your comments about the "zero waste" dress. But I think it also illustrates so well all the dilemma we are encountering with producing less pollution , taking it out here only to encounter it there. Nice interesting dress though, very70s, flowers and love!
Thank you, Jacqueline! I think you're absolutely right. It's not realistic to over simplify our impact on the environment and assume if we change one small thing, the problem is solved. These things are unfortunately much more complex! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Great pattern reviews and makes! Nice hearing about your take and experience working with these patterns, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Liliana! Pros and cons, but I'd rather be honest!
Such cute makes! I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing more.
That's so nice to hear, thank you Belinda! ❤️
That is actually one of the reasons I haven't attempted a zero waste pattern is because I feel like it just shifts the 'wasted' fabric into the garment itself. That seems like something I'd be less likely to wear too so perhaps even more wasteful as it sits in my closet unused. I much prefer to play pattern tetris and piece a couple scraps together to make facings if needed. I even been known to piece together some jersey to get a t shirt out of just under a yard of fabric. Scraps that are big enough get used, small scraps get cut up to stuff the odd pillow or pin cushion. Much less wasteful to my mind.
Also lovely job on both dresses.
@@cathrinevaughn880 thank you!! 😊
It's interesting, isn't it? I hadn't bothered with zero waste patterns before, and I don't think I will again. I agree, I love a bit of pattern tetris. It's so satisfying to squeeze a garment out of not very much. Still glad to have given it a go, though!
Both dresses are gorgeous! The second one is so dramatic! 😍 I’m with you - 72 pages - 😱😱😱
Thanks Andra! It was fun to be able to make two entirely different dresses from the same fabric substrate!
very nice upload
keep safe always
Thanks for watching!
Your dresses turned out really cute!! There’s really nice shaping on the zero waste dress. Too bad it didn’t just come with instructions but good that you can re-use the paper:) I recently bought a different zero-waste Envelope dress pattern (instructions only) but after my first attempt I’m definitely adding some shaping. I like the concept but if it’s not me I’m not going to wear it. Glad I stumbled across your channel 😄
Thank you so much for watching, Rikki! I agree, a lot of zero waste dresses are pretty oversized/loose fitted, which isn't really my style, either. I hope you manage to make your zero waste dress more "you"!
Both are amazing!! I forgot the pink one had the little people 😍 the waist tie was a great idea! I don't wear long dresses I'm thinking of this now 😉
And the zero waist dress❤😍 love it! Wow that's alot of paper!😳 maybe put a binding on the neck? Like how potholders have? I'm not experienced with woven! So idk if that would help? It's still really pretty and the fabric is amazing❤ yes 70s vibe 😍
Thanks, April! I agree-I think bias binding is the answer for the neckline on the zero waste dress. I really loved both of these fabrics and am so happy that I found great uses for them both!
The bardon dress turned out to be gorgeous! Yes, I feel the side straps make the dress look better, on.
The zero wast dress is lovely but with 72 pages, I would not have made it. I did make some of these in the 70s and I loved wearing them. However they were made with a piece of fabric, the length you wanted, with a hole cut in for the neck, which was finished with bias binding. They had side seams and some had the wast ties. But they did not have sewing for the arms. They were often made full-length, but fabric was less expensive in those days.
Oops, don't rant! Regards Christine 🙋♀️🇦🇺👍🏻😍😊🤗😉
No, I loved hearing about those dresses from the 70's!! I absolutely love 70's style, and this makes my dress feel a little more authentic 70's!
I agree, 72 pages was tooo much. I probably should have just used my noggin and worked it out without killing a tree in the process! 😳😉 And bias binding for the neckline would have worked a lot better. I love hearing your thoughts, Christine-keep them coming!
your zero-waste dress is so interesting. it reminds me of a 60s flower child (in a good way). the wasted paper thing would drive me nuts though. i thought zero-waste patterns typically just give dimensions and have you draw them out on the fabric. i've never heard of a printed pdf for that type of garment before.
Yes, I agree. Loving the 60s flower child vibes!! 🌸 I'd have much preferred dimensions to draw out. I'll try not to let it put me off from trying more zero waste patterns in the future!
Both lovely makes. Yes to ties. I love this style of dress but I like to add ties to help show some figure.
Thank you so much! I've honestly been put off of this kind of dress for the lack of shape. I'm so glad I made it and added the ties because I love it now, and it is sooo comfortable!
Hey glad to see your channel! I just subscribed. I’m not good at the zero waste concept in sewing but care about it a lot in everyday life etc. I think there is a pattern very similar to this one you used that is simply instructional. I’m not sure if you are familiar but maybe out it out there. This was so hypocritical of schnitzel to even call it zero waste. I’m annoyed right now and it isn’t a huge deal, but I annoyed because you went into it in earnest and in a conscientious way. That sucks, I feel like writing to them.you are a very talented person and I look forward to seeing more content from you! Thanks for sharing and I’ll see you soon. I’m stating a channel one if these days, I was meant to a while ago but have life business to handle. I will let you know when I finally get it together because I’m going to do a giveaway and I’d also like to see what you think ok? Take care. Oh I saw a girl named Cassie I think that is really switched on in the zero waste sewing realm, it’s fun to see how she approaches it. When I find her I’ll pop a note here if you want me to, ok?
Thank you so much for your comment! I have since learned that there are a lot of zero waste patterns that don't ask you to print out a single page and just use a ruler to work out your pattern pieces. I'm not too upset about this one-I've learned my lesson, at least! I'd love to check out your channel when you get it up and running. Good luck with it, and keep me posted!
Love both the makes. I really appreciate your feedback. Zero waste is an interesting moniker for the second one ;) I have downloaded the Bardon as my first PDF Pattern, so have confidence after your review so thank you.
Both dresses look great on you - I love the shape of the second one, such fabulous fabric too!
Thank you so much, Heather! I'm sure you'll enjoy making the Bardon dress. They give you the option for that one to only print the bodice pieces and cut rectangles for the two skirt sections, which I loved!! I hope it works out well for you!
I’m surprised it didn’t look like a sack too!!!😀
😂😂 pleasant surprise, to be sure!
The neck didn’t look awkward because of the loud fabric. I feel like if you used a different fabric with less design the neckline would’ve showed up more.
You're probably right, there. If it bugs me too much, I'll swap it out for bias binding, but then it defeats the purpose of zero waste, etc. But yeah, if you're not looking for it, I don't think you'd notice!
Unbelievable 72 pages for the second dress , theybcould have done so much better
For the "zero waste" dress, wouldn't be easier to just say to cut on the fold? That eliminates half the pattern pages right there.
💯!!! It's so unnecessary! If I'd been able to work out what the pattern pieces were doing, I could have worked that out myself, but it was so hard to see what you had until it was printed and pieced together. Still, nothing ventured nothing gained! 🤷♀️
@@LostMyThread That's one thing I don't like about pdf patterns. You don't get the full picture until they're all printed and pieced together.
@@carolynward5567 often they give you a grid of how it will look pieced together, but unfortunately not in this case!
@@LostMyThread I meant for the pattern maker to just indicate for the sewist to cut it on the fold. It would make it easier for the person making their dress.
@@carolynward5567 absolutely agree!!