How to SEW a DRESS (mennonite style)

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  • From start to finish, I take you with me as a sew a dress. From cutting out to the finished product. I hope this helps!
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  • @cindysmith3720
    @cindysmith3720 3 года назад +4

    Look at the smile on that kid...my heart melted!! What a doll!!

  • @lions1310
    @lions1310 4 года назад +19

    The time stamp cards in this video are literally my life when I'm sewing. 4 million years later 😂

  • @lisaann4174
    @lisaann4174 5 лет назад +20

    Haha! "Two thousand years later," and yet she persisted. That dress is darling! : ) ☮️

  • @melissastevens3264
    @melissastevens3264 5 лет назад +17

    Your sad music during ripping cracked me up. 😂 That’s usually where I stop for a few days. 😁

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      LOL, glad you caught that. Ha, yes, I get so tired of ripping!

  • @pambackus3490
    @pambackus3490 4 года назад +32

    Janine, I have been sewing for at least 65 years! I have se
    wn everything from corsets to wedding dresses! I have never made anything without having to rip something out So don't give up and enjoy yourself!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  4 года назад +3

      aww, thank you! You have been sewing many years! Glad you enjoy it!

    • @rbrown6476
      @rbrown6476 3 года назад

      Amen to that. Me too xxx

    • @Floweroftheprairie2720
      @Floweroftheprairie2720 3 года назад +1

      That makes me feel so much better!

    • @shmataboro8634
      @shmataboro8634 2 года назад

      my seam ripper is my true and loyal friend 💓

    • @carolyn_r
      @carolyn_r 2 года назад

      yup, me too! It just happens. Also, with stretchy knit fabrics, you need to allow the seam to stretch with the fabric. You can use either a short zig/zag stitch or a stretch stitch on your sewing machine OR just serge your seam. Serging will allow the fabric to stretch when worn plus finishes the seams all in one. I hope that makes sense! You are doing great for self taught! The dresses you are wearing are great.

  • @susandenney5697
    @susandenney5697 5 лет назад +21

    Just a hint....Put the zipper in before you sew the side seams together. You're doing a good job for being self-taught.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +4

      thanks for the tip!

    • @kayecpalacios
      @kayecpalacios 2 года назад +1

      Yes and also move your notch for shoulder seam up some. Or do not worry about that notch at all. Your serger will make it fit just right. No need for pinning points . Also notice your body form. You are a little more forward shouldered (curved forward) so that means you need your back across shoulders a little bigger. If you lay your front pattern and back pattern on top of each other your back should be bigger on that sleeve curved cut than your front. (That’s probably why your fit feels a little wonky in the wrong places.). You do great for homemade pattern and self taught! 😍😍 always put your sleeve on bed of serger (the extra feed dogs will set your sleeve in without pinning). I always tell people. Outie curves on bottom and inner curves on top! 🤣🤣outies down. Innies up. 🤷🏼‍♀️ just tighten tension on the needle threads on serger and gather. No need to do all those steps on the sewing machine. Or just tighten your sewing machine tension to 7-8 and baste a long stitch and it auto gathers for you no need to pull it. 😍😍

  • @mamahallmark
    @mamahallmark 5 лет назад +17

    The struggle is so real. I’m dyslexic and decided to take up sewing. I sew just like you! Nice to know I’m not the only one best friends with her seam ripper lol thanks for sharing.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +2

      that would be a challenge! lol, I can't sew without a ripper!

    • @krystleroy3068
      @krystleroy3068 2 года назад +1

      I’m dyslexic too and add and it helps me get through the day and trying to put the pieces to gather can be so hard because I my mind can’t understand when it comes together im like ahhh that’s how it works 😂

  • @vintagebaby54
    @vintagebaby54 5 лет назад +17

    Believe it or not you are a seamstress and a good one! I enjoy your videos very much.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      well thanks... I don't feel like one. Don't know what half the terms are called and don't enjoy it much! LOL

  • @patricialee1477
    @patricialee1477 5 лет назад +36

    Hi, The older I get (I'm 82) the more I realized that 'ripping' is really a part of sewing. It is also how we learn certain important things. Besides, it develops patience. .. You seem to be doing a great job because you follow through and never give up! It's the same with canning. when my jam comes out too thin, I just call it syrup. Love your channel.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +3

      I'm super honored to have you here! You have seen much in your life and thank you for the advice! So true, and I need ever so much more patience! My biggest weakness! God bless!

    • @mamamode1312
      @mamamode1312 3 года назад

      @@theMennoniteMom oh she's so right still it frustrates me but at least I'm working a different set of muscles when I do it.
      Go easy on yourself. You are such a dear.

  • @melissatamer9193
    @melissatamer9193 5 лет назад +35

    Girl, I was laughing all through this. But, WOW!! IT TURNED OUT AWESOME!!
    AND YES, A haircut just makes them look older. Boohoo. He is just sooooo Adorably Cute!!

  • @mravenwing
    @mravenwing 5 лет назад +59

    Hi! I think you have good instincts for someone who is "not" a seamstress. I am retired from being a seamstress and most all of us are self taught. I do have a couple of tips though. Open and then press the zipper flat before you begin sewing it in. Where you had trouble matching your pleats, remember that the machine will slightly gather the fabric on the bottom while it's easy to stretch the top too much. Maybe it will help you to use that to your advantage by turning it over. You are completely right to make clips in seam allowance to get it to curve nicer around neckline. Good video and nice dress!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +7

      thanks, Vickey for the encouragement and tips! I've been getting a lot of great tips! Thanks for taking the time! Have a lovely day!

    • @rbrown6476
      @rbrown6476 3 года назад +3

      Yes, you’re so right! Everything I was going to say. And I loved watching - even if someone’s not a professional sewer, they can still make beautiful clothes and be proud of them. We all cook even though we’re not professional chefs, and we all get nourished. So I say, have a go and enjoy xxx

  • @DianeBianchi_MNStormSpotter
    @DianeBianchi_MNStormSpotter 5 лет назад +16

    I love the fabric of the dress you were wearing while sewing. It's so cute! Loved your video. I've been sewing my whole life, I'm 62, and yes, I still rip, rip, rip! You're doing great by figuring out things on your own.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +2

      thank you! (: well doesn't look too hopeful for me then, lol!

  • @lindaschneidewind8164
    @lindaschneidewind8164 5 лет назад +20

    Great job. Zander is just precious.

  • @ozigalqld5511
    @ozigalqld5511 5 лет назад +34

    Loved your delightful commentary and jokes! Sweet young lady, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Blessings.

  • @euniceraquelreis6050
    @euniceraquelreis6050 5 лет назад +12

    I think you are a very brave person, when something goes wrong when I'm sewing I'll leave it for the next day at least...

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +3

      lol, yes, but I have OCD which won't let me do that... sometimes I wish I could!

  • @a.w.9662
    @a.w.9662 4 года назад +2

    You are one brave seamstress, going at it without pins! I pin everything and when I learned to sew (many decades ago) we were taught to baste everything first. I sewed our daughter’s wedding dress, a slippery satin and I was praying as I sewed in that zipper! I was thinking at that point that as she is our only daughter I would thankfully never have to sew another wedding dress! 😁

  • @pinkkr1983
    @pinkkr1983 5 лет назад +13

    We sew like you! So your not alone. I love the Cape style and the modestly factor. We are modest in our family too. We just make stuff work here.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +2

      that's great! (: there's no one way to be modest (:

    • @pinkkr1983
      @pinkkr1983 5 лет назад +2

      Oh I know a bunch of people must have told you... but there is a knit presser foot for our machine.... maybe that would make it a little easier to work with knits. Although I dislike them for the same issues you were having.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +2

      @@pinkkr1983 thanks! Yes, they've been telling me, but thanks!

  • @barbarabell3366
    @barbarabell3366 5 лет назад +18

    First time to watch you, knit fabric is so difficult to work with. My heart went out to you, the end result looked good. Your little boy is precious. God bless.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      thank you so much! yes, it wasn't fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @Hanna.W
    @Hanna.W 5 лет назад +75

    Your music choice and jokes are on point! Have a wonderful day! I also think you did a great job with your dress, you helped me understand darts a little better and its appreciated!
    P.s. that dress looks amazing on you!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!

    • @suzyyates8029
      @suzyyates8029 5 лет назад +1

      I agree!!

    • @joannanolt6250
      @joannanolt6250 4 года назад +2

      This made my morning! As a Mennonite that (gasp), hates trying to sew her cape dresses, I could so relate to this!

  • @pjl2963
    @pjl2963 5 лет назад +28

    First of all, beautiful photos of Xander and the puppies! So professional! And secondly, I just wanted to tell you that I could totally relate to all the little set backs, and seam ripping! It always seemed to me that the mistakes would happen on the last home stretch; when you're tired and looking forward to being done (and getting that coffee!) You sell yourself short...you did a fantastic job, and the results were so worth it! I'm so happy that you've mastered the problem you had with your sleeves! And of course, you kept us entertained the whole process, by inserting those silly messages, like, "An eternity later..." I almost choked on my coffee, I laughed so hard! Another great, enjoyable video, Jeannine! Well done

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +4

      thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it, it was one of my least favorite videos to do. (: two plus hours of sewing and a lot of videos to go through, so glad you liked all the little spongebob inserts. I don't watch spongebob, but have seen others put these sayings in their videos and it always cracked me up too! Thanks and have a good day!

  • @rachelmiller2340
    @rachelmiller2340 5 лет назад +8

    I enjoy watching how others sew. I can always find tips of doing things an easier way. The photo of 'muddy' Zander & the dogs is so super cute! 😍 Have a great day!

  • @janburgess9830
    @janburgess9830 5 лет назад +6

    I did enjoy you n ur video. Im a new person
    to sewing. I havnt sewn since 13yrs. Im now 55.
    Luv luv luv. GOD BLESS

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      well thank you! best of wishes if you decide to take it up again!

  • @stephaniejackson5523
    @stephaniejackson5523 5 лет назад +1

    Oh my goodness! Your family is so precious.

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally5413 5 лет назад

    I love your casual no stress approach to a practical task. You just need to sew a dress. Fits with your simple no frills approach to everything. Love you!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      lol, love your youtube name! anyway, thanks so much! glad you enjoy our channel!

  • @zaharagavriel3890
    @zaharagavriel3890 4 года назад +3

    I love how you leave all the mistakes in! Showing real life. I think you are imperfectly perfect! We all are. God makes us all so individual. I love watching your videos. God bless you and your family sister.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  4 года назад

      thank you so much, I appreciate your encouragement! God bless!

  • @annadueck5370
    @annadueck5370 5 лет назад +9

    Very well done, jokes and all just keep it up. I too learned when I was quite young.
    Love that little sweetie you have there, he is so adorable.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      thank you! yes, we love the little man! trying to cherish the little years.. .(:

  • @saraloewen1908
    @saraloewen1908 5 лет назад +4

    being Mennonite and completely familiar with sewing... I still enjoy watching the video as its so much different from my dress patterns :)

  • @shirleybewley6646
    @shirleybewley6646 3 года назад

    Am loving watching you! I've taught adults and 3 different 4-H clubs. You are really doing fine

  • @justme-dee6888
    @justme-dee6888 5 лет назад +4

    I love your new dress it looks beautiful on you you did a great job! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @JanetClass65
    @JanetClass65 5 лет назад +13

    You have the CUTEST son on the planet!! I'm a new subscriber. Love your videos. I was raised on a farm and it is wonderful letting us see in your life. God bless⚘

    • @emily-sharingChrist
      @emily-sharingChrist 5 лет назад

      She really does! He's just adorable! ❤❤
      Love from a new channel!! ❤

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      why thanks! I'm a bit partial to him myself! So honored to have you here!

  • @debstrout1844
    @debstrout1844 5 лет назад

    Loved watching this video, I use to sew all the time and have lost so many of my skills since I stopped so this was like a refresher course. Xander's hair cut is so precious, you can tell he feels like such a big boy now. Thanks for sharing your daily life with us!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      well have fun sewing if you decide to start again! Thanks again for your support!

  • @libbymyers9284
    @libbymyers9284 5 лет назад +1

    So happy your video showed up on my play list. Loved the tutorial of sewing your dress. Brought back lots of memories of my sewing days, lots of seam ripping and redo. 😊

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed! and welcome here! Yes, the dreaded ripping, aye?

  • @oldgloryfarm_
    @oldgloryfarm_ 5 лет назад +7

    That smile on your boy makes my day! 😁 Thanks for the little lesson. I've been afraid to sew with that kind of fabric. I think I'm gonna give it a shot.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      good luck! hope it goes well for you!

    • @dawn7612
      @dawn7612 4 года назад

      Knits are harder. Start with plain cotton.

  • @stormybryant5841
    @stormybryant5841 5 лет назад +3

    That dress looks amazing on you!!! The dress is perfect for summer

  • @momgrandma5496
    @momgrandma5496 5 лет назад +1

    Your little boy is adorable, I love your humor, going to categorize your videos under that adjective, when I’m having a bad day, will pop up and watch one of your vids.The green dress you are wearing is so pretty, as are you. As a self-taught sewist, you are doing great, knits are challenging.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks for the encouragement and support! honored to have you here!

  • @rhettastephens4604
    @rhettastephens4604 5 лет назад +1

    Xander has the cutest smile--great job on his haircut! Also great job on the sewing demo, best insert narrations ever. :) Your finished dress is so pretty--thanks for keeping the process real. Seam ripper's my best "frenemy".

  • @peshgirl
    @peshgirl 5 лет назад +8

    Your editing skills are great! This is so fun to watch.

  • @jocelynberthay1616
    @jocelynberthay1616 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the video. You and your son are adorable!!

  • @vintagehomemaker9338
    @vintagehomemaker9338 5 лет назад +2

    So pretty. I love the sleeve length! Old age and weight loss have really made my upper arms very "jiggly"! Such a modest,lovely dress. Thanks for sharing this skill.

  • @kathybeamer5477
    @kathybeamer5477 5 лет назад +2

    I'm so glad I'm a Baptist and can buy off the rack! I do some sewing but it's definitely not my favorite thing to do...ever! Your little boy is just adorable. His smile could light up a room. 😁

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      yes, that's a blessing! I don't care much for sewing! and thank you! we do love the little guy!

  • @robinhardin63
    @robinhardin63 5 лет назад +4

    You are absolutely delightful. Great job. You made me smile.

  • @tammysarrazin7078
    @tammysarrazin7078 5 лет назад +11

    i love your quirky attitude and joke lol

  • @sarahsheartshome
    @sarahsheartshome 5 лет назад +1

    editing was spot on!! haha!!! loved it.. and you're way of sewing is mine to a "t". I don't love sewing, and I usually make it up as I go, or copy off of something. Patterns are all "greek" lol!
    I loved the weight idea instead of pinning!!!! game changer!!! I didn't think of that! love it!
    seam ripping is the worst!
    and Xander's hair cut is adorable! He is such a cutie!!! and those muddy pictures with the pups?! ADORABLE!!!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks! Glad you got some tips for speeding up the unloved process! LOL. yes, I had so fun with the muddy kid and dogs!

  • @Filecabinet0170
    @Filecabinet0170 2 года назад

    I’m WAY late with this comment but just saw this video. I love your ‘cheat’ for sleeve gathers and I’m going to give it a try right away because gathers are the bane of my sewing existence! Great video and made me feel like I, also self taught, aren’t the only one who will skip the technical “correct way” and simply do what works and looks okay in the finish. 🤗❤️

  • @kayking3488
    @kayking3488 5 лет назад +3

    Great video, glad it showed up in my subjects. A+ great job!

  • @Oldebookworm
    @Oldebookworm 5 лет назад +5

    There are ways to make it easier for you to sew. zipper manufacturers make a special foot to assist in the installation of a hidden zipper. It does the hard work of keeping the teeth out of the way so you can sew close. Most fabric stores carry them. If I lived closer I would be so glad to show you some easy tricks for sewing. You have done an excellent job of teaching yourself. Bravo!!!!!!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks for that! Yes, I should look into an actual zipper foot! it would help a lot! thanks for the tip! Would be nice if you lived close (:

    • @TheCrippledCrafter
      @TheCrippledCrafter 5 лет назад

      Just an FYI my lovely. The foot you're using in this video IS a zipper foot x

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      @@TheCrippledCrafter 😍 thank you! I wasnt sure!

  • @sofieonecrow
    @sofieonecrow 5 лет назад

    I am so glad to know that I am not the only person who hates putting in sleeves! They have been the bane of my sewing existence, so much so that I seek out dropped-shoulder or raglan sleeved patterns. I enjoyed this video very much and have subscribed. I think you will be a good teacher for me; picked up a number of tips from this video already.
    Loved the photos of Zander and his dog buddies!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      Well thank you! I'm honored to have you here! Glad I'm not the only one who hates sleeves

  • @mildredhare715
    @mildredhare715 5 лет назад +5

    this is the first video I watched. I see myself. You're doing a wonderful job. Keep it up!

  • @preckles
    @preckles 5 лет назад +4

    Great tutorial! I love your sewing style❣️ I recently sewed a tote with a zipper. Wasn’t happy with how I sewed it in, so I ripped it. Proceeded to sew it in perfectly...but, upside down🙄😢😭
    Third time was the charm. It hurts when you realize that you gave yourself all that extra work and frustration!

  • @julievargas9936
    @julievargas9936 Год назад

    Oh my gosh! I’m so glad to watch this one. Laughing so hard I have tears. You are a trooper.

  • @teeser2436
    @teeser2436 4 года назад

    He is so precious and that smile brightens anyone day❤️ Your doing a beautiful job with your sowing ❤️

  • @montraclements6988
    @montraclements6988 5 лет назад +8

    I think you did a great job on that sweet dress. It looks nice on you. Knit is more difficult to sew, glad you used your serger too. If you figured out how to sew on your own , I think that is great!

  • @vsgmom
    @vsgmom 5 лет назад +3

    Aww, his haircut is so cute 😍 Also, my favorite breed of dogs, such adorable pictures 🐾🐾

  • @faithfifield7278
    @faithfifield7278 5 лет назад

    I love you humor, you do just fine sewing your dresses fit nicely.

  • @brightpurpleviking
    @brightpurpleviking 5 лет назад +2

    Wonderful job! 100000x better than any of us could hope to do! Thank you for sharing

  • @cindyrobbins2989
    @cindyrobbins2989 5 лет назад +6

    I Loved this video.
    So Sweet & Funny!
    What an Awesome Boy.
    He is so Handsome.
    Learned a lot.
    The dress turned out great.
    BLESSINGS!

  • @deborahkelly1489
    @deborahkelly1489 5 лет назад +5

    Well, I think you are doing a great job sewing , keep it up . Pratice Makes Perfect.

    • @crybebebunny
      @crybebebunny 5 лет назад +1

      I also self taught but, my mother did know how to sew. I have a hard time gathering for skirts and fancy sleeves so I also plet ( make folds).

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thank you!

  • @kathymurphy7820
    @kathymurphy7820 5 лет назад +1

    I love your channel! You have personality plus!!! Your dress was beautiful! You were completely entertaining however, with your own self critique. Your son is absolutely lit up with joy and so fun. Thanks for sharing your life with me!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      I'm glad you enjoyed! thanks so much, honored to have you follow along!

  • @joannefischer8187
    @joannefischer8187 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this video so much. Thankyou for taking the time. Also your little man's hair cut is adorable 😍

  • @songofml
    @songofml 5 лет назад +19

    Most enjoyable sewing video I've ever seen! You are so funny! I'm not a Mennonite, but I might make this dress to wear to Mass. Keep the videos coming! Awesome job!

  • @wtb61
    @wtb61 5 лет назад +5

    you can hand baste the zipper in first and then take out the basting stitches after the zipper is installed. Hand basting can be a new sewers best friend. Also, use pins and take your time. Take the pins out one at a time as you come to them. Keep at it. You are doing great with your sewing.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks for the tips!

    • @Cindy1956ful
      @Cindy1956ful 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, hand or machine baste the seam where the zipper goes first. Press it flat. Pin and sew the zipper. You can also baste the zipper in if you want to hold everything in place as you see. Knit fabric is a bear. You can iron fusible interfacing on the seams to hold them steady. You also need a knit fabric needle. 100% cotton or 100% polyester like Guttermans German thread is the vest to use. Do not use the cotton polyester blends like Coats and Clark. The thread breaks. It’s not your sewing, it’s the inferior thread.
      If you make tee shirts for your little boy, you can see easier and faster. The front sleeve piece is shorter than the back. Right sides together sew the right shoulder seam. Leave the left one open. Press. Stretch the knit neckline facing around your child’s head and add half an inch seam allowance. Do not use pattern piece, they are always too small. Put a pin in stretchy neckband at midpoint. Line it up with outside shoulder seam and pin. Pin the ends of the band to the ends of the front and back necklines. Sew band to shirt as one long continuous flat seam. Press neckband seam downward. Sew left shoulder seam and press. At the back of neckline between shoulder seams, in medium or long stitch, top stitch seam down. This makes professional look like store bought. Pin middle of sleeves to shoulder seam. Stitch. Gem edges of sleeves. Stitch shirt from the edge of the gemmed sleeve to bottom of shirt. Hen bottom of shirt. Easy peasy. My favorite was Quik Sew pattern books with master patterns. You trace off the size you need and it has sewing instructions. I pretty much taught myself to sew using these books.

    • @kimberlyamaclaren9933
      @kimberlyamaclaren9933 5 лет назад

      You are doing a wonderful good job 🥰, loving this video ! Sleeves are not my favorite either . Thank you for posting!

  • @nathaliemann3145
    @nathaliemann3145 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. I love the pattern. You absolutely nailed it.👍🏻👗

  • @seapupp
    @seapupp 5 лет назад +1

    Pattern flatters you and the prints look nice, too - Good job!!

  • @brendaw6319
    @brendaw6319 5 лет назад +8

    Knits: it's very important try not to stretch the fabric.
    Use a stabilizer, it helps it from stretching, neck, zipper, sleeves.

    • @dawn7612
      @dawn7612 4 года назад

      Would you sew paper to the fabric to keep it from stretching? Them just pull of the paper afterwards?

    • @a.w.9662
      @a.w.9662 4 года назад

      Dawn M. I’ve never used paper, can’t help you there; I use a narrow seam binding, especially on the shoulder seams as they tend to stretch down and hang off my narrow shoulders otherwise.

    • @katydid5088
      @katydid5088 3 года назад

      You can use paper for the sewing, so it doesn't get caught in your machine. (or you can try stretch thread and prayer if your machine is still eating fabric). As others mentioned, without stabilizers the necks will stretch and warp over time. It also helps the longevity of your clothes by adding stabilizer. Black and Sons sewing supply is a family business with a good number of iron on or sew in options for a good price. They also ship in the continental U.S.

    • @katydid5088
      @katydid5088 3 года назад

      Also you can try lowering tension, so long as the stiches don't look wonky.

  • @michelecraig9658
    @michelecraig9658 5 лет назад +13

    "One eternity later" oh no! I can totally relate. I always catch the fabric. 2000 years later!! Tge captions made me laugh.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      LOL, glad you enjoyed... it seemed like it was taking forever that day!

    • @michelecraig9658
      @michelecraig9658 3 года назад

      @@theMennoniteMom I always sew with my seam ripper by my side. I just made the Cape dress and I cut it out one day and it did take an entire day (pretty much) to sew from start to finish. I think it is all those darts. I didn't have transfer paper and was just transferring them by hand....five hundred years later....

  • @marshabrubaker185
    @marshabrubaker185 5 лет назад

    You have so much patience to make your own dresses. You have a great sense of humor and I was chuckling throughout the video. The narrator comments were hilarious. BTW, the finished dress looks great.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thank you glad you enjoyed! (: I don't have the patience, just do it. lol

  • @vivianrowan9587
    @vivianrowan9587 3 года назад

    Oh, girl...you are sooooo REAL! This video had me in stitches (no pun intended)! It was so much me when I try to sew! Keep up the good work, I love watching you. You're a hoot & Xander is a doll. Nathan isn't bad either. *LOL*

  • @mujermadura5982
    @mujermadura5982 5 лет назад +3

    You are a virtuous woman, I really enjoy your content. You have a beautiful family....your skills as a seamsstress they are better than mine...receive a hug from those Christian foto Puerto Rico.....Blessings

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      hello to Puerto Rico! Thanks for being here! we are honored!

  • @frugalmrsolson1
    @frugalmrsolson1 5 лет назад +5

    You are adorable.

  • @mercurymom
    @mercurymom 3 года назад

    Thank you! I have been sewing for 40 years...self taught...you have a great set up!! and do an amazing job.

  • @counselor1295
    @counselor1295 5 лет назад

    I really enjoyed watching you sew your dress, and the commentary made me laugh! Watching you, I was reminded of a time when I sewed clothing and other items, and when I had little ones....and it made me so happy and also nostalgic. Thank you for sharing your dressmaking skills, and for bringing me happy memories, too!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      I'm glad you had many happy memories! I'm not sure my memories of sewing will be the same, but maybe! LOL. Thanks for watching!

  • @amystiles1642
    @amystiles1642 5 лет назад +5

    So I started sewing a couple years ago, with my mom’s help. I have been working my way towards completing a dress. I appreciate how you keep it real in your videos. Just wondering though, how many yards of fabric does it generally take to make this style of dress? Also, I think it turned out great! (We are always our worst critics.) Thank you for sharing this experience. God bless 💕

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      Good for you! I get around 3 yards at 60 inches wide. then I usually have some left over, depending how I cut... Good luck with your sewing!

    • @amystiles3284
      @amystiles3284 5 лет назад

      @@theMennoniteMom I also bought a serger a year ago,and it promptly became a large paper weight! LOL Now because of your video I am going to dust it off and give it a try. :-)

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      @@amystiles3284 lol, way to go!

    • @judithcoe7551
      @judithcoe7551 5 лет назад

      Your little boy is so sweet and cute with his animals. I love the new fresh summery print. Thanks for the demo! It looks beautiful!

  • @ginjabea49
    @ginjabea49 5 лет назад +3

    Great video. A great inspiration! I like the cape for added modesty. Thanks for making/posting this, and for sharing the pics of Xander. BEAUTIFUL 👶 BOY!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      thank you and thanks for watching! We do love him! (:

    • @ginjabea49
      @ginjabea49 5 лет назад

      @@theMennoniteMom How can I get the pattern for dress/cape? Tks

  • @marthahorne2912
    @marthahorne2912 5 лет назад +1

    Xander is so adorable! Thank you for sharing . Your dress is lovely and you did a great job. I have sewn almost all my life (68 yrs old) and zippers were always hard. For self taught, you do great! I had the advantage of learning from my favorite aunt in my early teens. I rarely sew garments any more although st one time i made everything my daughters and i wore. Now just sew for fun. You will continue to improve as you go.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks for the encouragement! I'm amazed at how many people still sew! that's great! Wish I enjoyed it more!

  • @sofiesofie8116
    @sofiesofie8116 5 лет назад +1

    Oh my god I can't even get my little one to sit more then two whole minutes at the table god bless him thank you so much for posting this video I can't do this omg your amazing...

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +1

      thanks, but yes, he is pretty laid back and he LOVES food... LOL. so he sits at the table ha ha.

  • @DelilaFarrell
    @DelilaFarrell 5 лет назад +7

    I am so excited you made this video! Great job!
    Love from my channel❤️

  • @rebekkawisniewski9791
    @rebekkawisniewski9791 5 лет назад +8

    Your delightful and a wonderful seamstress..repeat slowly three times

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад +2

      😂😂 thanks for the laugh. You are sounding like my husband. He would say something like that "repeat after me!" lol

  • @leeannjurczyszyn788
    @leeannjurczyszyn788 4 года назад +1

    it okay that it takes about 2 hours to sew... i alter a lot of thrifted items and hand-me downs from my older sister and it takes me about that time to sew it alone and then attach little embellishments... this video helped me with the concept of constructing basic dresses to make during quarantine as i have limited fabric. although i am not Amish or Mennonite i enjoy learning about other cultures and your videos are fun to watch :)

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed! It's great that you enjoy sewing! Wish I did, more!

  • @janellrismiller4522
    @janellrismiller4522 5 лет назад

    I love your sense of humor. I will never sew a dress and I still watched your whole video with a smile on my face.

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      lol, well thanks a lot! I count that an honor!

  • @whitneymichelle8300
    @whitneymichelle8300 5 лет назад +4

    But, in all seriousness seem ripping is devestatinh. 😂

  • @connielindsey1464
    @connielindsey1464 4 года назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed your sewing video. I am so glad you “left in” your mistakes. It is good to know that I am not the only one who makes mistakes, catches the material, and has a love/ hate relationship with my seam ripper! Your dress came out beautifully and fits so nicely. The cape is so nice. I teach elementary school and think it would be comfortable and modest. Thanks for the tutorial!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  4 года назад

      I'm glad you enjoyed! Yes, I don't care for sewing much. LOL

  • @shelleyagness8307
    @shelleyagness8307 5 лет назад

    You are fabulous!! Love your sense of humor! Stand strong!

  • @stevegorkowski3246
    @stevegorkowski3246 5 лет назад

    You have great fitted clothing and you picked out great patterned fabric! Seeing your son eating while you sew reminds me of the days my mom sewed fancy prom dresses for my sisters. She had a singer pedal machine. My job was to string the needle. The sewing machine was in my bedroom and I remember a few times when things were not going well, seeing her storming out of the room and saying I need to stop for a while, I can't take it anymore. Sewing is one of the most valuable things she taught me . Have a great week!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      LOL, that is interesting! I guess no matter what generation one is from, we all get frustrated at sewing at one time or another!

  • @mamamode1312
    @mamamode1312 4 года назад

    Been there done that sewing one piece and grab the other.
    So blessed that you shared your oopsies. You're really encouraging me.

  • @messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550
    @messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550 3 года назад

    In making my tunics I just cut them out of one piece, didn’t cut Gussets to allow my arms to come up more and had to add them later. I added pockets from old jean shorts. I prefer my tunic over jeans any day. I just cut a taper from sleeve to the bottom. I have ridden my bicycle in my tunic. Nice editing job. This shows your sense of humor and personality. It’s awesome that you make your own clothes, and that you wear dresses as a lifestyle. Ladies like you are an encouragement to me because you live the lifestyle willingly.

  • @tngal483
    @tngal483 5 лет назад

    I can tell you would be such a fun person to have as a friend, and I love your dresses. So pretty.

  • @JKMA818
    @JKMA818 5 лет назад +2

    Oh my goodness your baby boy is so precious. Thank you for doing this. 👗. Have a wonderful evening.

  • @mariannehebard8336
    @mariannehebard8336 5 лет назад

    I loved your video!The little interruption clips were so funny,and your jokes cracked me up too! :)Loved the pictures of Zander!Keep up the good work.

  • @thewoodenspoon9679
    @thewoodenspoon9679 5 лет назад

    You make it look so easy! I could watch you sew all day! Thank you!!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      lol, I'm glad you enjoyed. It wasn't easy... this round was frustrating!

  • @maryqueenofScots2023
    @maryqueenofScots2023 5 лет назад +1

    You're awesome thanks for a lot of smiles this morning. Imagine being raised 'English' then fostering in an Old Order Amish home and having to learn to sew on an old treadle machine (this was a 'few' years ago ;-)) it was good though I"m a better person for the experience and the love I had there! '2000 years later' THAT was epic my dear and your dress looks great! I love the plain sleeves!

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      I'm super intrigued! How old were you when you went there and how long did you stay! I'm sorry you had to be in the foster system... I'm sure that's tough. Thanks for the laugh! Old Treadle Machine (:

  • @nunnc84
    @nunnc84 11 месяцев назад

    I’m starting to make cape dresses, I’m glad you offer a tutorial! I’m paid someone to show me. Now I’m going to attempt to make the dress myself. I was shown to use wax paper for the darts. I have a serger that’s never been out of the box. I’m fairly competent with the sewing machine now. I had to buy the right size pattern again. It’s going to be a learning curve. I have folks to help me learn .

  • @lindamartin6773
    @lindamartin6773 5 лет назад

    I appreciate your kindness in sharing with us your sewing tips. You are such a good teacher...thank you.

  • @MJ-cp8nc
    @MJ-cp8nc 5 лет назад +1

    Looks beautiful...wish I could do that. Nice job!!

  • @jwpoole1408
    @jwpoole1408 2 года назад +1

    Hey how ya doing I was looking up yer show again, just basics, and I was here before during a crisis in Portland Orego n and you cheered me up as I have some good sewing experience and this is very useful even for guys that don't wear dresses but daughters do...Best to you!

  • @reneeslarve4655
    @reneeslarve4655 5 лет назад +1

    Your son is adorable. Dress turned out beautifully. NICE WORK.

  • @shannas7516
    @shannas7516 2 года назад

    You are so much fun to watch. We have the same haphazard ways to sewing. I both love and hate to sew. You crack me up. You're the kind of person everyone should sew and have coffee with. Thanks for sharing your video. And what a cute little boy. God bless.

  • @MissLoveLife
    @MissLoveLife 5 лет назад +2

    Janine, I enjoyed every single moment of this vlog. Love the dress and the beautiful colors. But Xander, my god I love him and his happy face so much. 😍❤

    • @theMennoniteMom
      @theMennoniteMom  5 лет назад

      thanks so much! glad you enjoyed! and Xander... (: he is a little goof. thanks for watching!

  • @944gemma
    @944gemma 7 месяцев назад

    Just found this video and I know I’m going to love it.

  • @MaryAnnVanMeter
    @MaryAnnVanMeter 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for your amazing videos, I loved them. Your great!

  • @susansolloway6262
    @susansolloway6262 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the great tutorial. I love how the dress looks on you. It's a lovely summery print.