I’m also working on the Pattern Scout Ella dress. Today i made a toile and changed the neckline because i don’t like boat necks as they always gape on me too. i traced the round neck from the Pattern Emporium be mine blouse and so far it’s looking good. Hoping to have my Miss Moresby dress done by Christmas also. I did procrastinate about making this dress but am so glad I’ve begun. Perhaps tomorrow I’ll have the courage to cut into my precious fabric.
@@michellewallace8387 That’s great Michelle, will you be cutting the dress in the bias or in the straight grain. I know I could change the neckline to something more suitable for me, but I keep looking for the perfect pattern which clearly does not exist. Good luck with your dress have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
@ I’ll be cutting on the bias as I think it will give a nicer drape. I know what you mean about looking for the perfect pattern! I mean there’s thousands out there, and I still have to end up altering one to match my own personal taste. I guess that’s because we’re all unique individuals. Best wishes.
@@franckelatter9829 Hi Francke, yes they were easy ones we made in the 70’s were a strap over the shoulder or tie up straps, it was an easy make. I like many of Janelle’s dresses, she always looks lovely. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
It’s great that your replacement bobbin arrived safely Deb! I like the Sophia dress and bell sleeves and yes that excess fabric creates that illusion of a larger bust but the dress still looks lovely. Great tip on the construction of the dress. The Ella dress does look fine and l do like that chunky necklace, but you need to feel comfortable. I do appreciate your adventurous nature when it comes to making a wide variety of outfits.
@@catinthehat1486 Thanks Cat, my husband did compliment me on the Ella dress and when I said do you think it is too high in the front he asked if I had it in the wrong way around 🤦♀️. I didn’t notice the neck when I was wearing it, so I think I will leave it as is. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
@@brigittedossor8167 Hi Brigitte, our favourite old weatherboard places, our house was built in 1890, so pretty old, needs a lot doing to it. Hope you have finished your Christmas shopping, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
When Stacey was 5yrs I made us both shirring style dresses, she looked so cute in hers I didn't like myself in mine, did nothing for my boobs so gave it away, and said never again 😮😅😂. Yes dresses are a lot cooler than shorts and tops, l learnt that living in the islands , then again in Brisbane. The fern bird is a cool style to wear, sorry for the late catch up, so many vlogmas to watch, regards Diana from NZ 🎉❤🎉🐸
@@dianapower-qo8gy Hi Diana, my sister reminded me that we made shirred dresses all of the time in the 70’s, fast and easy and we didn’t have big boobs and were slim, you know the old days 😂😂. I do love the Fernbird and wear mine quite a bit. So many vlogmas videos to watch, there is not enough time in the day. Have a great Christmas with your family, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
Deb, you look lovely in your blue dress. The neck is probably more noticeable to you than anyone else. I like the darts. My Blanche dress has those darts, but l moved them to the bust because l didn't think l would like them. But l like them on your dress. Did you and your garden survive the heat. Your shirred dress is pretty.🪷
@@libbybennett3067 Hi Libby, I don’t think anyone else notices the neck, I think the heavy necklace holds it down and stops it being so noticeable. I extended the darts and made them longer, moved them down about 1.5cm. The garden survived the heat well and warmer once it is dark helped also. I like the shirred dress, it’s very breezy. Hope you are able to cut out and sew, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
You're right, Deb. All those shirred dresses we made in the 70s were made with one piece of fabric, a seam up the back or on one side, and some thin straps. We were all slender young things in those days. They were so easy to make, even I made a couple!
Cute Shophia dress. Good tip on shirring a dress on one piece with the skirt.
@@sharongallagher3443 Thanks Sharon, one of 5he best things about shirring is it fits your body perfectly. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
I’m also working on the Pattern Scout Ella dress. Today i made a toile and changed the neckline because i don’t like boat necks as they always gape on me too. i traced the round neck from the Pattern Emporium be mine blouse and so far it’s looking good. Hoping to have my Miss Moresby dress done by Christmas also. I did procrastinate about making this dress but am so glad I’ve begun. Perhaps tomorrow I’ll have the courage to cut into my precious fabric.
@@michellewallace8387 That’s great Michelle, will you be cutting the dress in the bias or in the straight grain. I know I could change the neckline to something more suitable for me, but I keep looking for the perfect pattern which clearly does not exist. Good luck with your dress have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
@ I’ll be cutting on the bias as I think it will give a nicer drape. I know what you mean about looking for the perfect pattern! I mean there’s thousands out there, and I still have to end up altering one to match my own personal taste. I guess that’s because we’re all unique individuals. Best wishes.
I have made this dress similar to yours from Janelle of Rosery Apparel using 4 squares, but I like the straps over the shoulders
@@franckelatter9829 Hi Francke, yes they were easy ones we made in the 70’s were a strap over the shoulder or tie up straps, it was an easy make. I like many of Janelle’s dresses, she always looks lovely. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
I love the dress but I understand about the shirring and your bust glad your machine is working 😊😊
@@robynlaszlo6128 Thanks Robyn, I’m glad my machine is fixed too, had a little freak out there for a moment 😂. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
It’s great that your replacement bobbin arrived safely Deb! I like the Sophia dress and bell sleeves and yes that excess fabric creates that illusion of a larger bust but the dress still looks lovely. Great tip on the construction of the dress. The Ella dress does look fine and l do like that chunky necklace, but you need to feel comfortable. I do appreciate your adventurous nature when it comes to making a wide variety of outfits.
@@catinthehat1486 Thanks Cat, my husband did compliment me on the Ella dress and when I said do you think it is too high in the front he asked if I had it in the wrong way around 🤦♀️. I didn’t notice the neck when I was wearing it, so I think I will leave it as is. Have a great sewing week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
The stirred dress is beautiful, what pretty sleeves 😊
@@alwaysinthecraftroom Thanks alwaysinthecraftroom, it’s beautiful floaty fabric, hope you get some sewing done this week, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
Loving the older white weatherboard home(s). That is what we have so a tad biased 😅
@@brigittedossor8167 Hi Brigitte, our favourite old weatherboard places, our house was built in 1890, so pretty old, needs a lot doing to it. Hope you have finished your Christmas shopping, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
When Stacey was 5yrs I made us both shirring style dresses, she looked so cute in hers I didn't like myself in mine, did nothing for my boobs so gave it away, and said never again 😮😅😂. Yes dresses are a lot cooler than shorts and tops, l learnt that living in the islands , then again in Brisbane. The fern bird is a cool style to wear, sorry for the late catch up, so many vlogmas to watch, regards Diana from NZ 🎉❤🎉🐸
@@dianapower-qo8gy Hi Diana, my sister reminded me that we made shirred dresses all of the time in the 70’s, fast and easy and we didn’t have big boobs and were slim, you know the old days 😂😂. I do love the Fernbird and wear mine quite a bit. So many vlogmas videos to watch, there is not enough time in the day. Have a great Christmas with your family, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
Deb, you look lovely in your blue dress. The neck is probably more noticeable to you than anyone else.
I like the darts. My Blanche dress has those darts, but l moved them to the bust because l didn't think l would like them. But l like them on your dress.
Did you and your garden survive the heat.
Your shirred dress is pretty.🪷
@@libbybennett3067 Hi Libby, I don’t think anyone else notices the neck, I think the heavy necklace holds it down and stops it being so noticeable. I extended the darts and made them longer, moved them down about 1.5cm. The garden survived the heat well and warmer once it is dark helped also. I like the shirred dress, it’s very breezy. Hope you are able to cut out and sew, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
My daughter would love that shirred dress, thanks for the tips! We all have small boobies so might be just the thing!😆
@@sewmytroublesaway It’s an easy dress if you can get the shirring to go well, small boobs, just the thing, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄
You're right, Deb. All those shirred dresses we made in the 70s were made with one piece of fabric, a seam up the back or on one side, and some thin straps. We were all slender young things in those days. They were so easy to make, even I made a couple!
@ yes they were easy to make Sue, luckily your sewing machine saved the day 👍. Hope your week is not too busy, Deb 🪡🧵💕🎄