MAKING THE TRASHY DIVA LIQUOR LABEL DRESS from the 1950's pattern Simplicity 3932| Sew Along With Me
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- I am trying to make a vintage dress with one of Trashy Diva's most hard to find prints, Liquor Labels. In Part One, I show you how I make a mock up using a vintage dress pattern from the 1950's, Simplicity number 3932.
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Thank you for watching Part One of this Two Part series. Keep an eye out for part two in the coming weeks (when I have the courage to cut into those expensive tablecloths). In the meantime, here is my playlist about all my sewing and craft adventures: ua-cam.com/play/PLaG2bBTXx7U7pyiejUIlugJrXqjVsnpXg.html
If we could somehow harness sarcasm as a source of energy Mrs Canada could singlehandedly power up a bunch of smaller countries.
Now she just lights up our days :)
Until now I thought I was the only one who had a sewing room which looked like the aftermath of a tornado. I feel like I no longer need to keep the heaps of fabric and sewing mess a secret. After all, it's what comes out of the sewing room which matters and your garments are fantastic Stephanie.
Is it really a sewing room if it doesn’t look like a tornado went through it?
Having been known as the”Queen of Chaos “ my sewing room resembles a bomb site. Right now I can’t set up my machines due to the wreckage.
Nice call. The Jim Crow museum can appreciate it for what it is; I made a wool coat and managed to work around the US ARMY stamp on the original blanket. now a 9th century viking overcoat, fur lined and perfect. You managed to recycle twice! I went to college in Birmingham, Alabama, and found quite a few.....old artifacts...that belong in that museum. They are valid vintage.....from a period of time that we do NOT care, as a group, to revisit. however, I do appreciate their historical significance. As much as part of me wanted to BURN THEM when I heard of the Jim Crow museum project. It is fitting that they be displayed in such a place. Oddly enough, when I mentioned this to my black fellow students, they thought that they SHOULD continue to be displayed.....just to remind us. Valid as well, though I'd rather have them in a museum than on the street. NO white only signs should still be up in this century, as well as "Irish go home". We don't DO THAT now. But we DO need to remember SOMEONE thought it was a good idea. And keep those "someones" at bay.
I'm just now seeing your videos for the first time and the fact that you cared enough to avoid using the racially insensitive logos AND donated them to the Jim Crow museum made me an instant fan. I don't know an armscye from an ease, but I will binge every last one of these, just because of what you did. (And hopefully, I'll actually know the difference by the time I'm done 😂)
Pocket under-stitching! What a concept! Apparently that is a crucial step in sewing pockets that don't look like flowers painted by Georgia O'Keefe. Doing it by hand, after completing the skirt, is a terrible idea. You know, just in case anyone thought they might like to try it.
OH MY GOODNESS! Pockets as flowers from Georgia O'Keefe! I CAN NOT! That is a perfect descriptor.
Thank you for mentioning the Jim Crow museum, such an important organization. Love your videos.
Absolutely! If I am ever Thrifting and see items that belong there I always pick them up and ship them as a donation. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video! If anyone you know would enjoy it, please share with them as well. It helps me grow my little corner of the Internet.
The generic instructions were on all the patterns, I learnt to understand through the same process you are going through now. This old lady is enjoying your methods, it's like watching a much younger me.. Sarcasm and all.
Birdy
There is something very reassuring to see both the mistakes as well as wins!😁😁 and totally yes, to forgetting to switch the stitch dial back after basting! 😂😂 Great video, thank you. ❤❤
Yeah, I am not a perfect sewist, nor will I ever claim to be. I am always learning and mistakes are part of that journey. Thank you for watching!
I like that wry sense of humor. Used to love sewing... the pieces I sewed on upside down, wrong direction or forgot to add basting stitch, cut too close, shirred backwards half way thru, or run out of bobbin thread. My best endeavor was a lovely fitted sundress, white w/small blue flowers and a ribbon belt in medium sapphire. It was great, except... no boob room to spare, even with younger me being a AAA, Wore it a lot anyway; at least it supported the meager floppy bits.
We've ALL been there. Are there.
When you are easing the back to the front (or any seam that needs easing), put the longest garment piece on the bottom next to the feed dogs and let the machine do the work. That way you will not need all those pins which takes up quite a bit of time.
I loved that you couldn't find the instructions, I'm always miss placing something while sewing and it's usually right in front of me! I used to cut on the floor, then used the plastic tables with the fold down legs. My husband made stands for the legs so that it was a better height for cutting. Now I use the kitchen island my husband and I made from an old kitchen hutch. It's the perfect height and my cutting mat is the same size. Thank you for being socially conscious of your fabric choices and figuring out a way to still use the vintage table cloth. I really hope it works out. I can hardly wait to see the finished dress.
Thank you so much! I do try to consider all the angles. And yes, I am know to ask where my phone is while I am holding it. 😅
This is so entertaining. I’m loving the music, very relaxing, I’m twiddling my toes while watching this and eating biscuits! You are hilarious this is prime time watching for me 👏👍😁
Yes paying attention when you're young is a challenge. 😅
My grandma taught me to sew at 12. I even took sewing for my High school elective subject. But i found all the stay stitching, basting and nitty gritties too boring when i was younger. I made clothes skipping all the boring parts (except when i made my wedding dress 😇 )
Now that im in my late 40"s I find all that old tailor techniques fascinating - im now re-learning sewing using the proper techniques i see on you tube creators like you.
Stephanie, if ever I'm having a bad day, I just watch one of your tutorials. They always cheer me up. I love your sense of humour and I always learn something from watching you. If I lived nearby, I believe we would be friends, but I'm in the U.K....I look forward to more gems from you. Thanks a million
As i listened to you it was like hearing myself. So humorous, you had me laughing out loud. Thank you.
yes, I started sewing when I was about 7 too,, am now 63,,, I didnt pay a lot of attention either, but it was mostly due to undiagnosed hearing loss....so most of my learning is self taught and recently watching youtube videos such as yours,,, thank you.
Under stitching is the best! It always ends up so much cleaner.
It really shocked me how nicely everything lays! I am definitely keeping that trick in my tool box.
Yay, Evelyn Wood! But love your wit, it makes your mistakes a fun way for us to learn too.
Thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say!
This is the BEST! Watching these is helping me through Covid. Your spirit, generosity with mistakes (and we learn!), fried thumb, music choices - just brilliant. Thank you SO much!
I need to get into the habit of making muslins so I can work out the kinks before I cut fabric I love. I am super excited to see how the liquor label dress works!
Honestly the only reason I made it is because those dang tablecloths are expensive!! Otherwise I probably wouldn’t have. 😂
@@StephanieCanada but you learned so many things with this mock up! I call that a big win ! And Evelyn would be so happy.
New to sewing, with that being said, " it's the hardest thing I've ever tried to do. Skill and knowledge are involved to achieve professional looking garments. Patterns , I struggle so with understanding, the Seam ripper and I spend too much time together, but I love that I am trying to realize w/o a personal instructor I am only going to improve at a turtles pace bc there is alot to learn the hard way...lol
You have a skill!
Sewing about 60 years now. A rule I follow is that if I make 3 mistakes I stop for an hour or so. Do something else.
Especially anything that involves the seem ripper. When you go back you are refreshed and will do better.
I saw you wearing this dress in the video of the estate sale in SC & my first thought was "that looks like a Trashy Diva dress". Glad to know I was sort of right. Nicely done!
Plus, I love any fashion that is alcohol related.
Watching this after watching some of the I Bought It All series I had to chuckle at your not having narrower or black seam binding.
Thanks for mentioning her!! She is awesome!!!
I have the exact same book, purchased at a thrift store for pennies or our library sale for .25 cents. Contains much valuable stitching knowledge!!!💚
I’ve finally found someone who sees like me. I’m so happy 😂
Otherwise, I wish I had some sewing friends like you anywhere in the world!
I actually really love this fabric. Wish Joann's still had it.
You crack me up. Also under-stitching is one of my favorite things ever!
Thanks lady! And I am really enjoying the finish when I do under stitching. Just have to figure out how to do it all the way around the underarm.
I think it looks GREAT!!! Even in your Joanns fabric, fabric.
Ok I totally learned a new technique that I think I can use as I alter my bosses Ralph Loren suit I am working on. Love your videos and the music is intoxicating 🤪💕
Love your humour! Wonderful sharing 👍🏻👌🏻🤩
Thank you so much!
I know Im a bit late to the party but when I gather i use a pintuck foot and the small crochet thread and zigzag over it. I add a straight stitch only after I have pulled them up to fit the next seam to help with stability when I put the 2 seams together. I was never able to master not breaking both of my threads. Apparently I have no patience and I'm too rough on the stitching. Lol
See, I am lazy, I don’t feel like switching out feet on my machine. I just want one foot the entire time. :)
You pin more than Closet Historian!
I sure do!! Thanks for the morning giggle. 😄
My mother tried desperately to teach me to sew, but I had no interest. Later in life, particularly because of being a member of a viking/rennaisance group, and learned to hand sew without patterns. (we work from pieces of remaining grave finds, as well as art from the period. More like...decide you want the garment, then figure OUT what you need to do to make it.) Now I'm known for my sewing. Wish I had paid more attention as a child.
I enjoyed watching this when I'm supposed to be getting on with a lined corduroy dressing gown.
We appear to have very similar genes. It's like watching a younger sister with a funny accent (not Northern English). We have a similar approach to projects too. What's the recommended layout and process? Oh right. Hmm. I'll do it this way instead. 😀
I like this dress alot! Also, enjoyed watching you make.
Absolutely my sort of sewer!
What a fun video to watch, well done on a lovely make.
I absolutely LOVE this dress!
Thank you so much!
I love that you mentioned Evelyn I had just watched one of her videos . She is great. I'm more like you lol
Ruler and chalk line can connect the tailor tacks. Also, start at the tip of the dart and tie off the threads at the tip when you finish the dart.
Loving the fabric !...
I sewed in the 1950's and we always used pinking sheers. If you want to be authentic, cut with pinking sheers - which helps stop fraying.
I know this is an old comment, but how did you keep from cutting up the pattern itself? I've tried cutting my fabric out with pnking sjears but I just end up with zibzag edges to my patterns which makes the it hard in case I ever want to use the pattern again. And how do you lne up the two fabric edges to make sure you have the correct seam allowance amount? If both edges are zigzaggy won't that make it harder to see the "true" edge? So many questions 😅😅
I really appreciate your mistakes. It helps with my own
I look forward to your videos. Can't wait for part 2. :-) You can get a tracing wheel that doesn't ruin the pattern. It has a smooth wheel.
Thanks so much! I am still nervous about part two but I think it will be alright.
@@StephanieCanada You will do great!!
I like the result ❤
I stumbled upon this video looking for a server video. Been looking for a vintage pattern video so I toured I would check it out. This was so hilarious. You made your video so comical it kept me watching. I loved it. I really enjoyed it. And I subscribed bc you have so much personality and yes them vintage patterns are horrible to read 😂😭
Aww thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it and yes the vintage patterns are difficult, but I enjoy the end product SO much!
It looks cute on you. Enjoyed watching it......
Yeh, go Aussie. Yes! Evelyn is amazing 😊
You give me confidence
LOVE YOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!
Phtthhhbbbt! Fabric has been languishing for only a year?!?
1950s style undergarments make all the difference in fit and flare with 1950s clothing
what are tailor tacks? i have heard the term but not seen a description to explain
I want to get you a cutting table so bad!
I always sewed the un-notched side of my facings!! Lol
Stephanie, I have the 1949 edition of this Singer Sewing Book and I was wondering if you know how vast the differences between the two are.
I have never seen the 1949 copy to know much of what changed. That would be an interesting comparison to find one book over the years and note all the differences in technique.
What do you do with your mock up garments? Wear them? Sell them.? ???
Is your machine a "Universal" brand?
It looks like one I worked with, except "mine" had light turquoise where yours is warm, coral-pink.
"Portable" in name, only.
Tip: when you need to ease in fullness, let your feed dogs help you: put the “puffy” side down so the feed dogs help ease in the fullness.
It's pretty
I have done that myself, forgot to switch from my basting stitch and l have been sewing for years. It just happens.
Just have to say you are beautiful without makeup. Wow
You're so much like me! 😂🤦😂
When will you be finishing this project.?
I am hoping to get it done this week!
Does Joanns' cotton have a low thread count?
Birdy
New subscriber because you are hilarious and I love your channel!
What did Trashy Diva do?
Jinx ink for your ironing board
Oh that is a good idea! Thank you!
Avoiding “running over” the gathers is the worst.
WHEN IN DOUBT, ADD POCKETS
This is a bodice shape I really love but do not understand. THANK YOU for going over this pattern in such detail! Now I feel I have a better understanding of it!
Joann's cotton might not be the highest quality, but I've made everything under the sun with it and have rarely had issues. The obsessive hoarding of it came in handy when the pandemic started because it makes wonderful, washable masks! And no, I DON'T know what "guy colours" means, please explain, because I was under the impression that colours have no gender! *Grumble grumble*
The music it way too loud
Thank you for your feedback. I have adjusted to a much lower level in my newest videos.
@@StephanieCanada Oh that’s so much better. Now I can actually hear you. That’s what we really wanna listen to is you describing things thank you
How about “careful” or “accurate” instead of a…. Compulsive”?
You can't fool my gay ass, is that really a 1920s (or somethin close) radio version of Montero I hear at 16:50 ?!? 🤣
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I’m tired!!
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Why do alll of these you tube seamstresses always cut out on the floor? Does no one have a dining table and cardboard cutting board?
The floor is a large, stable area where the fabric will stay put when spread out. Taking your shoes/slippers off means you can crawl over the fabric to easily reach/cut all over without moving it.
Not so good for those of us with old knees though. At 60 years old, I still find it preferable with larger pieces than killing my back with my slightly too low for the job dining table.
This is why I never wanted to learn to sew
Can't believe Trashy Diva is this big. I used to shop with them in the 90s when they just sold regular vintage clothing . Have a dress from them still.