Ive seen this dress several times made and worn by other makers. Yours was seriously the best! Best fabric choice, best turnout and you really rocked that dress! Great job!@
I agree with you. I also, have seen other videos using this pattern. I haven't figured out the appeal. I haven't seen one other version look good on anyone. After seeing the problems with this pattern, i don't think i'd even try it. She handled the problems perfectly. This dress is by far the best and it looks good on her.
Thank you. I believe a fabric makes or breaks the dress. But as I mentioned, it was very hard for me to find a fabric I liked. We don't have any big fabric stores around here, so in the end, it was just a stroke of luck :)
Beautiful! I like that you saved sewing the shoulder seams until after you stitched the dress together. Great technique to get a nice fit at shoulders!
Thank you. My grandma gave me this little tip: first fit the bust darts, adjust the waist and then you will see where the shoulders end up :) I guess it is easier than to start with shoulders and then have to move everything else up or down...
I have seen this challenge on many other videos and I have been confused why anyone would use this pattern. No one else on youtube looks good in it. Yours is, by far, the best one. The fabrics are lovely and it fits you perfectly. Considering how much you have had to adjust the pattern to make it work, I wouldn't waste my time in even trying to fit it on my short, chubby frame. Looks great on you, though!
Thank you so much for stopping by and complimenting me! ❤ I think everyone wants to try it because the dress looks so nice on the pattern booklet, and the thought of making it in half a day seems too good to pass :) But in truth it IS very tricky to fit, not even talking about the actual time :). If the darts, the shoulders, the waist, and the other pattern measurements are not adjusted to one's body, it just cannot fit and flatter the figure... But I do think that, with proper adjusting, this type of dress could be flattering on many different body types... concealing or emphasizing what needs to be...
I am tickled at how much this challenge blew up world wide. From a style most of us never heard of or have seen....well so many sewers know of it. You did not mention leaving your dress hanging overnight to let the bias drop. I have not made this dress, but many others have mentioned this. Your dress is lovely and moves well with you.
I am sorry I didn't mention leaving the bias to drop. On the other hand, if the dress was supposed to be made in 4 hours, I guess one shouldn't worry about it much :) I was using pre-washed 100% cotton, and even after leaving it hanging overnight, the only problem I had with the bottom edge was in the pattern, as I mentioned. Thank you so much for commenting! ❤ It is interesting how this dress pattern spread :) But I don't know what made it so popular above others. Is it the supposed 'quick and easy' or its shape or the wrap that is so attractive? It would be good to know why others made it. I like the 50' style dresses and thought this wraparound feature would be cool, and I am really happy I tried it.
Yes, it is kind of tricky. I think it needs to be somewhere in between... and fit the garment For this dress, I used 130g = 3.84oz/yd2 100% cotton. For the other dress, I used 120g = 3.54oz/yd2 for the skirt, which worked well also, but for the white panel there, I used a thicker fabric, and I think it was too stiff.
Thank you so much and welcome ❤! I am so excited to have you here. I hope you'll stop by once in a while and not be disappointed. And well, if you are, just wait for another project please, it might be better 😀
You are welcome, though they all need some adjusting. But I guess every pattern need some adjusting to fit different bodies. I suggest making a mockup first or using some cheap fabric before committing. Good luck! ❤
Thank you for your video. I’ve watched quite a few of the WalkAway dress videos, but yours is one of the best. No needless inane chatter...but still giving the details we need. I won’t make one, though, as I’m rather short and round, and the style won’t suit me. Again, thanks. LouiseAustralia 🦘
You are so welcome! I am glad you liked it. Thank you for the great feedback. It is always hard to decide how much talk to put into the videos... But I personally also like to stay mostly on the subject :) I hope you can find one of these retro dresses that you would like to make. It is definitely fun. Cheers Brenda
I used the original Butterick pattern Stephanie was giving for the challenge BUT I combined it with the free pattern I linked in the description. Butterick uses a half circle skirt but I used the full circle skirt from the free pattern. Thank you for your lovely comment!
Where can one get the free pattern? I ordered one, but could only find it in England, but I don't think it will ever arrive and I paid a lot for it. Royal Post says it's in the system... for weeks now.
Oh that is disappointing ;(. I hope it eventually arrives. There is the exact link in the video description. Look for GBSB_Walkaway Dress link there to download the free pdf pattern. Thank you for being here ❤️
definitely has the bod for it... which is as important as the dress.. putting a dress whose focal point is the waist on a body that does not have a waste will never work..doesn't matter how well the dress is made.
I guess so, but there will always be someone who has too much or not enough.. and yes there are many ways to compensate. But then what does one do when the guy who chose you wants you undressed??? I believe it is best to have someone who likes you the way you are with all the imperfections. Then one doesn't have to feel ashamed.
I made the Butterick version 8 years ago and was so disappointed with the final results. The measurements were so wonky. Your dress is quite lovely and I appreciate all of the hand sewing. I like your grandmother’s tips you shared, The dress fits you spot on! 😊
Thank you so much! ❤ Yes, the measurements were definitely wonky. I actually sewed a mockup first. But I still ran into problems and had to adjust the final dress while sewing. And there was a time when I wanted to throw it out the window 😃 but I kept going... and it took me much longer than 4 hours. I know I am not professional, and this was just a second dress I made, but I think with the given pattern, this dress would be a "challenge" for most.
I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. I've never implied I am a professional seamstress. Even though I am hoping, one day soon, to have a work room to fit an oversized table. Still, It will not make me a professional. I will probably have the exactly same results as working on the floor :)
Oh, I was really enjoying this video because the fabric is so gorgeous and your voice is lovely to listen to. And then my neurological condition kicked in and made me feel dizzy and nauseous so I had to stop. This happens every time I try to watch a video with music that’s put on top of human voice. It’s especially bad if the music is turned up for a minute or so, and then turned down while the voice is talking. Please would you consider making videos without any music for those of us who have this disability? And for anyone who doesn’t have this problem, my comment is in no way a criticism of the video or the content, but just an explanation of why I’m not able to watch any more. And I do know others have the same problem - it might just give more viewers and “likes” to the content if more of us could watch. Bless you and thank you for taking the time. I turned the sound off completely and finished to the end so I could see what the dress looked like - gorgeous! But of course, I missed all your helpful tips. ❤
Thank you for a nice comment! I am so glad you liked it and so sorry for your bad sound experience. Does the music itself bother you or is it when it plays under the naration? Would it be better if the music or background sound plays just where there is no talking?
@@craftyhanded Thank you so much for replying - not everyone is so understanding! I love to listen to music when it’s played at a constant level, and if it’s the only thing I’m trying to listen to. For instance, I can’t then have a conversation with someone if there’s music on. I can’t chat to someone when the TV is playing either (some people leave their TV on when you visit!) It’s almost the same when I’m in a room and several conversations are going on at the same time - my brain can’t focus on one only, and I get scrambled noise that’s painful. I can’t shop anywhere that has music playing either, but this has stopped being the norm in a lot of shops these days. It meant I couldn’t make a decision whether to buy anything and had I just to leave! For me, the nicest videos are just human voice talking normally, or just the sound of sewing/cooking/ etc. because then I can match the vision experience to the sound I’m getting. I find actually that small periods of silence are quite restful to the brain, and helps to consolidate what has just been said. This is a weird illness and does spoil so much for me, but if it’s any help to you and others, I hope I’ve explained how it affects some people. Bless you xxx
Ooh how I love your dress ❤
Thank you, it warms my heart.
Gorgeous finished product.
Thanks so much! ❤
Best reveal I’ve ever seen! ♥
Thank you!! ❤😊
This is the prettiest Walkaway Dress I have seen. Stunning!
Thank you for a lovely comment!
Ive seen this dress several times made and worn by other makers. Yours was seriously the best! Best fabric choice, best turnout and you really rocked that dress! Great job!@
Thank you so much!! I am so happy you liked it! It was quite a project :) not only to think about how to sew what but also how to film it.
I agree with you. I also, have seen other videos using this pattern. I haven't figured out the appeal. I haven't seen one other version look good on anyone. After seeing the problems with this pattern, i don't think i'd even try it. She handled the problems perfectly. This dress is by far the best and it looks good on her.
Great job!! Yours is one of the best fitted dresses, and thanks for the link to the free pattern
Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it. 😊
Yes I agree .. the best results with your pattern and sewing.. well done..
Is it possible for you yo please send me the Pdf as I live in SA and I cannot get it..
I would really appreciate it 🎉
Its your fabric that absolutely makes this so stunning .
Thank you. I believe a fabric makes or breaks the dress. But as I mentioned, it was very hard for me to find a fabric I liked. We don't have any big fabric stores around here, so in the end, it was just a stroke of luck :)
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you! ❤
The nicest one I've seen made.
Thank you, that is so sweet of you!
Amazing beautiful
Thank you so much! ❤
One of the very few of these dresses that is really pretty!
Thank you! 😊
Yours is my fav so far..how beautiful
Thanks so much 😊
Beautiful! I like that you saved sewing the shoulder seams until after you stitched the dress together. Great technique to get a nice fit at shoulders!
Thank you. My grandma gave me this little tip: first fit the bust darts, adjust the waist and then you will see where the shoulders end up :) I guess it is easier than to start with shoulders and then have to move everything else up or down...
@@craftyhanded makes so much sense! Grandma was smart@
Hi:-) great work and nice fabric. You look beautiful :-) .....have a nice day
Thank you so much! I am happy you liked it! :) In the end, it was a fun project, and though I am not a skilled seamstress, I enjoyed it a lot.
Excellent job. It looks perfect on you. I hope you are wear it a bunch! 🎉
❤ Thank you! The weather is finally getting warm. I am looking forward :)
I have seen this challenge on many other videos and I have been confused why anyone would use this pattern. No one else on youtube looks good in it. Yours is, by far, the best one. The fabrics are lovely and it fits you perfectly. Considering how much you have had to adjust the pattern to make it work, I wouldn't waste my time in even trying to fit it on my short, chubby frame. Looks great on you, though!
Thank you so much for stopping by and complimenting me! ❤ I think everyone wants to try it because the dress looks so nice on the pattern booklet, and the thought of making it in half a day seems too good to pass :) But in truth it IS very tricky to fit, not even talking about the actual time :). If the darts, the shoulders, the waist, and the other pattern measurements are not adjusted to one's body, it just cannot fit and flatter the figure... But I do think that, with proper adjusting, this type of dress could be flattering on many different body types... concealing or emphasizing what needs to be...
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
I am tickled at how much this challenge blew up world wide. From a style most of us never heard of or have seen....well so many sewers know of it. You did not mention leaving your dress hanging overnight to let the bias drop. I have not made this dress, but many others have mentioned this. Your dress is lovely and moves well with you.
I am sorry I didn't mention leaving the bias to drop. On the other hand, if the dress was supposed to be made in 4 hours, I guess one shouldn't worry about it much :) I was using pre-washed 100% cotton, and even after leaving it hanging overnight, the only problem I had with the bottom edge was in the pattern, as I mentioned.
Thank you so much for commenting! ❤
It is interesting how this dress pattern spread :) But I don't know what made it so popular above others. Is it the supposed 'quick and easy' or its shape or the wrap that is so attractive? It would be good to know why others made it. I like the 50' style dresses and thought this wraparound feature would be cool, and I am really happy I tried it.
Very nice.
Thank you!!
Beautiful dress 👏🏼👏🏼🥰
Thank you so much ❤
Using thicker fabric often works better for fitted garments.
Yes, it is kind of tricky. I think it needs to be somewhere in between... and fit the garment For this dress, I used 130g = 3.84oz/yd2 100% cotton. For the other dress, I used 120g = 3.54oz/yd2 for the skirt, which worked well also, but for the white panel there, I used a thicker fabric, and I think it was too stiff.
It's beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Very pretty! I love the fabrics
Thank you! 😊
I like the fit on you!
Thank you ❤
That turned out darling! I absolutely love the fabrics. It is so flattering on you,
Thank you so much!
That's beautiful.
Thank you! I am very happy you think so. ❤
Looks lovely thanks
Thank you for watching! ❤
Best breakfast ever! And the dress looks so pretty!!!
I like sweet breakfasts 😊. Thank you for a nice compliment!
I adore your dress❤❤🌹🌹🌹I have never attempted this tricky dress. 😮😂Maybe one day!
You should! It is tricky, but I think it is worth trying. Thank you for your comment!! ❤
I love it! Beautiful job! 👏 Just discovered your channel, subscribed and so looking forward to seeing more of your inspiring creations. ❤
Thank you so much and welcome ❤! I am so excited to have you here. I hope you'll stop by once in a while and not be disappointed. And well, if you are, just wait for another project please, it might be better 😀
There's a free version of the Walkaway dress? THankyou for the tip! I wanted to make this one for so long but the repro looked like trash!
You are welcome, though they all need some adjusting. But I guess every pattern need some adjusting to fit different bodies. I suggest making a mockup first or using some cheap fabric before committing. Good luck! ❤
Thank you for your video.
I’ve watched quite a few of the WalkAway dress videos, but yours is one of the best. No needless inane chatter...but still giving the details we need.
I won’t make one, though, as I’m rather short and round, and the style won’t suit me.
Again, thanks.
LouiseAustralia 🦘
You are so welcome! I am glad you liked it. Thank you for the great feedback. It is always hard to decide how much talk to put into the videos... But I personally also like to stay mostly on the subject :)
I hope you can find one of these retro dresses that you would like to make. It is definitely fun.
Cheers
Brenda
Stunning dress. Great combination of fabric. Still working on mine, and the adjusting is crazy
Thank You! You can do it! I'd love to see your version! ❤
Did you use the butterick pattern for this .I agree with all the other comments your version of the dress is by far the best ❤❤❤
I used the original Butterick pattern Stephanie was giving for the challenge BUT I combined it with the free pattern I linked in the description. Butterick uses a half circle skirt but I used the full circle skirt from the free pattern. Thank you for your lovely comment!
ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО! благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством.❤
спасибо за сладкий комментарий!❤
Just subscribed! Loved your walk away dress!
Thank you for your sweet words and for subscribing! ❤
yOU DID A WONDEFUL JOB WITH THIS DRESS! BEAUTFUFUL SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS USED CAPS ON Y COMPUTER SO I CAN SEE
Thank you! I am happy you liked it! ❤
Beautiful
Thank you, I am glad you like it!
🖤💚 it came out lovely
Thank you so much! ❤
I love it!
Thank you!! ❤
Очень понравилось платье, лёгкое, элегантное))))
большое спасибо! ❤
Where can one get the free pattern? I ordered one, but could only find it in England, but I don't think it will ever arrive and I paid a lot for it. Royal Post says it's in the system... for weeks now.
Oh that is disappointing ;(. I hope it eventually arrives. There is the exact link in the video description. Look for GBSB_Walkaway Dress link there to download the free pdf pattern. Thank you for being here ❤️
definitely has the bod for it... which is as important as the dress.. putting a dress whose focal point is the waist on a body that does not have a waste will never work..doesn't matter how well the dress is made.
Corsets tho. Women had corsets and girdles to get the right shape.
@@cyndlehick9777and today people specifically make padded under garments to get the right look as well.
Yes, I think corset used to be great.
I guess so, but there will always be someone who has too much or not enough.. and yes there are many ways to compensate. But then what does one do when the guy who chose you wants you undressed??? I believe it is best to have someone who likes you the way you are with all the imperfections. Then one doesn't have to feel ashamed.
I made the Butterick version 8 years ago and was so disappointed with the final results. The measurements were so wonky.
Your dress is quite lovely and I appreciate all of the hand sewing. I like your grandmother’s tips you shared,
The dress fits you spot on! 😊
Thank you so much! ❤
Yes, the measurements were definitely wonky. I actually sewed a mockup first. But I still ran into problems and had to adjust the final dress while sewing. And there was a time when I wanted to throw it out the window 😃 but I kept going... and it took me much longer than 4 hours.
I know I am not professional, and this was just a second dress I made, but I think with the given pattern, this dress would be a "challenge" for most.
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Rahmat! 😊
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Thank you so much. ❤️
Well done, but working on the floor is not my idea of professional sewing. Just me I suppose with not flexible knees.
I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. I've never implied I am a professional seamstress. Even though I am hoping, one day soon, to have a work room to fit an oversized table. Still, It will not make me a professional. I will probably have the exactly same results as working on the floor :)
Oh, I was really enjoying this video because the fabric is so gorgeous and your voice is lovely to listen to. And then my neurological condition kicked in and made me feel dizzy and nauseous so I had to stop. This happens every time I try to watch a video with music that’s put on top of human voice. It’s especially bad if the music is turned up for a minute or so, and then turned down while the voice is talking.
Please would you consider making videos without any music for those of us who have this disability?
And for anyone who doesn’t have this problem, my comment is in no way a criticism of the video or the content, but just an explanation of why I’m not able to watch any more. And I do know others have the same problem - it might just give more viewers and “likes” to the content if more of us could watch.
Bless you and thank you for taking the time. I turned the sound off completely and finished to the end so I could see what the dress looked like - gorgeous!
But of course, I missed all your helpful tips. ❤
Thank you for a nice comment! I am so glad you liked it and so sorry for your bad sound experience. Does the music itself bother you or is it when it plays under the naration? Would it be better if the music or background sound plays just where there is no talking?
@@craftyhanded Thank you so much for replying - not everyone is so understanding!
I love to listen to music when it’s played at a constant level, and if it’s the only thing I’m trying to listen to. For instance, I can’t then have a conversation with someone if there’s music on. I can’t chat to someone when the TV is playing either (some people leave their TV on when you visit!)
It’s almost the same when I’m in a room and several conversations are going on at the same time - my brain can’t focus on one only, and I get scrambled noise that’s painful.
I can’t shop anywhere that has music playing either, but this has stopped being the norm in a lot of shops these days. It meant I couldn’t make a decision whether to buy anything and had I just to leave!
For me, the nicest videos are just human voice talking normally, or just the sound of sewing/cooking/ etc. because then I can match the vision experience to the sound I’m getting. I find actually that small periods of silence are quite restful to the brain, and helps to consolidate what has just been said.
This is a weird illness and does spoil so much for me, but if it’s any help to you and others, I hope I’ve explained how it affects some people.
Bless you xxx
Just an idea which I use because I’m hard of hearing. If you use caption option you won’t miss her helpful hints.
@@octopussyocto Thanks very much. Unfortunately the dyslexia means reading is so hard and painful!