I was able to pickup the pattern from the McCalls website. The pattern is standard size, the petite reference is that it has the petite modifications written on the pattern for those who need to make those kinds of modifications. The pattern itself is regular standard size otherwise. I absolutely love this pattern and the different design you've been able to make -- thanks so much for posting this video on the hoodie styles!
I'm watching your videos with subtitles, because I don't understand English very well by ear. I want to express my great gratitude to you for such beautifully composed subtitles. Reading them is a special pleasure in addition to the cutest videos.
Made for mermaids has the Penelope Princess Seam dress Love Notions has The Tidal Top and dress Patterns for Pirates has the Gala gown All independent small patternmakers who have dresses that are able to be printed out at home and might fit the bill while being size inclusive
Totally came here to mention M4M’s Penelope! Only major difference is it does not have a raglan sleeve. It comes with an amazing tutorial and is much more size inclusive. Highly recommend!
Randomly found this video and I have to say, your "fuck it, i'll do it my way" mindset is warming my heart. My go to comfort clothing piece has always been cloaks, but clearly that's because I'd never considered making a hoodie dress. Going to have to step up my game now.
For free patterns that are similar but not a perfect match for your fav, On the Cutting Floor "The Jeanette dress" is a raglan top but the skirt is fitted, So Sew Easy Fit and Flare Dress has the perfect skirt but has a regular scoop neck. If youre not comfortable modifying either pattern yourself, they look simple to combine because they have a nearly identical princess seam until the bust. I'll probably take the Jeanette and simply adjust the skirt because ya always need more swoosh!
I love hearing how your brain is figuring the modifications out! If you are sewing bag pockets into a side seam, you can sew a piece of ribbon or a strip of interfacing into the side seam at the same time to prevent sagging/stretching when you put something into the pocket. I fixed a RTW dress that had this problem like that. I didn’t need all the vertical stretch since there was so much horizontal stretch.
incredible video! I love the way you explain things and how you aren't stuck to the "proper" way of making things. and once again, as someone with auditory processing issues, the subtitles are very appreciated! you're one of my absolute favourite sewing channels on youtube!
If you want to apply the same “make it long, then overlap” method to sleeves, tulip sleeves are you friend!!! I just made a blouse with tulip sleeves and now I’m putting them everywhere!!!
Argh! Omg, just watched and commented on your video about vitality and shorts and had a scroll through your content, which looks lovely, and the thumbnail for this one was an immediate THIS IS ME I WANT THIS NOW and my adhd brain is all “you must buy a new sewing machine and start sewing, no, you just beg and bribe someone more experienced to make dress” I actually own a dress very similar, which was hand made by a local designer, and I would love to have more, especially with pockets. Goddammit, I love it, and you make this look so accessible and achievable.
I saw the second hoodie dress (the first one in this video) and became obsessed 😍 but the pattern doesn't come in my size and I couldn't find a similar one so I somehow created my own pattern. In a way I don't know if you can call drafting and it came out amazing. I've made two already and have the fabric for a third. I made the first one out of heavy sweatshirt minky I had laying around which is great for the cold and then I made one out of lighter knits for inside, the spring, fall, or cold ac 😂
I just googled the pattern and found at least 6 places in the uk selling it including amazon. Maybe it’s just not widely available in the US. I was tempted to buy it but I hate patterns so think I’ll try and self draft it instead, for FREEE 😂
Itch to Stitch has the Tallinn Top & Dress, which is a raglan, princess-seamed, knit dress. Sinclair Patterns has the Alana Dress, which is a princess-seamed, knit dress with set-in sleeves, but it has pockets included in the pattern. Sinclair patterns is more size-inclusive and has petite/regular/tall sizing. Itch to Stich has the option of a built-in full bust adjustment of almost 3 inches for each size.
Pattern and sizing info! The pattern comes in sizes 6-14, and 14-22, but do not pick your size based on what you wear in off-the-rack clothing because sewing pattern sizes are different. Choose your size based on the measurements on the pattern envelope. I've had this pattern for awhile and Charlie's videos on it were what made me want to pull it out of the stash and try it. My measurements lined up with size 16, but I cut an 18 because I was afraid of it being too tight in the bust. Let me tell you: it was HUGE. I had to take every seam in. I went down to size 14 and cut out just the top of the dress to make a shirt. In case I was wrong in the opposite direction, I didn't want to waste fabric. Size 14 fit very well, and I proceeded to make a couple of dresses in that size. I found that the neckband as given is a smidgen too long and cutting maybe half an inch off will make it lie more smoothly. Fabric! I do not recommend a near 100% rayon knit with this. Rayon is heavy and the weight of the fabric will pull the whole dress down and the stretching will make it more sheer. If you want to use something that is mostly rayon, do the shorter length or make it a shirt. Cotton/rayon/spandex blends feel buttery soft and breathable, and a thicker, cotton/poly/spandex blend gives you a dress with more body. I don't recommend poly/spandex, but that is because poly doesn't breathe well and it's hard to get armpit smell/stains out of it, not because it's unsuitable for the pattern. You don't have a fancy machine? You don't need one! You can do the whole thing with zig-zag, just do a couple of test pieces to get your tension right before starting on your dress, and have patience. If you've sewn plain-weave cotton on a machine and have zipped through it at warp speed, you can't do that with knit. Slow down and let the machine pull the fabric, don't force it. Fabric sourcing! I don't have any small fabric stores near me, it's just a quilt shop and Joann, so I got my fabrics from Joann. If you're in the same boat, I recommend signing up for coupons and sale alerts. At Joann, a lot of the adult apparel fabrics are mostly poly and I don't like that. I like a lot of the really cute patterns from the POP! fabric line that's meant for kids. Plus, they're mostly cotton. Also, check out the remnant bins. You can get fabrics super cheap and if you want to colour-block a dress, that's a great way to keep your costs down. I THINK it might be possible to use a knit bedsheet for this pattern, but I haven't tried it yet. If you want to buy online, you have a LOT more options but that is honestly a post in itself. I'll mention destashify, onlinefabric store dot com, and Mood, which does have decent prices sometimes (again, sales!) Needles! Get ball-point needles for knits. Yes, it makes a difference, just do it. Good luck and have fun!
Yes your explanations were very helpful. YOu seem to have a natural ability to see things 3 dimensionally and figure them out. Even though I have been sewing for many years, I learn a lot from your videos. thanks.
Interesting that people find the pattern so hard to find. I just bought it 2 weeks ago, just googled for the pattern name+number, and it was available in multiple webshops, both petite and regular sizing. But I'm not in the americas, so that might be why. I bought it because I'm amazed by all you do with it, and in particular the grey with purple accents you wear for most of this video.
For anyone looking for the pattern I found it on Amazon. The listing said petite but it did have size options to change the size from petite to regular
I have no plans or desire to make a dress like this, but if I did, this is the first video I would watch. Easy to understand, succinct, references to other videos for all the different steps… actually, maybe I do want to make this dress… I’ll put it on my ever-growing project list for next winter! Thank you for sharing your process! I can imagine it’s much more difficult in explanation and in editing trying to explain it after the fact. 😄
love it! Would totally buy one of these - I have something similar, without the hoodie, made of fleece, that i can only wear on the coldest of days cos it is THAT warm. However... (whispers real quiet)... just thought of a 15th iteration of that dress. um. its for summer, will say that. made of lightest cotton you can find (and still be decent, i.e. not see through), huge godets, but just straps, wide neckline, no sleeves. For the hottest, hottest days. for closure, (since cotton ain't stretch) have a look at how medieval kirtles close at the side, with that corkscrew lacing. :) I think you might like that, fits with the size adjustable trend you're exploring. I have a vague memory that Izabella of Prior Attire has done it on at least one of her kirtles but could be wrong on that one - but have def seen it somewhere, might help you get started with finding it if you don't know what I'm blathering on about.
I may well have to try this for myself! Couple of issues I’ll have to deal with: finding good fabric (JoAnnn’s selection keeps going down hill; I really must find the fabric thrift store in the area - thanks to you I know there is one!), finding the pattern and getting over my fears of working with knit fabrics. I’m a woven gal at heart. Thanks for the inspiration!
For 50 years, I thought I was a woven girl. Then I realized I was all about the knit. I suggest that you do your first knit project in a fairly stable knit that isn’t too wobbly or thin. I made a balboa skirt(itch to stitch pdf), which is as easy as anything can get, and it turned out perfectly. Don’t be afraid -it’s awesome.
I'm also a woven gal. When I start working with knits this will be one of the first things I try. I have a princess seam bodice block i made (following a few of The Closet Historian patterning tutorials) that I can attempt to modify for a raglan sleeve/neckline. I'm so excited for when I get to try this.
I was terrified of knit fabric, thought I needed buckets of specialty equipment but actually a modified stitch and ball point needle and it’s WAAAAY easier than working with woven fabric xx
I HAD to watch this immediately because I’ve been curious about the hoods and how you drafted them! I love the way the one overlaps in the front and I love the overall shape of the three piece hood. Btw I’ve only been sewing for a couple of years but I’ve been knit fabrics for every dress I’ve made my preteen daughter and I’ve always used those regular pouch-shaped side seam pockets without any issues of them sagging or causing any issues with pulling at the outside fabric. Even when adding them to patterns that don’t come with pockets (how dare they!) it comes out fine. Also, I just got my first twin needle for my sewing machine because I’ve been preferring to work with knits and it’s a game changer!
Charlie, You are so wonderful and your videos make me so happy! I love when you include your bloopers! Where did you grow up / what is your beautifyl/cute accent? Please NEVER stop BEING your fantastic self!
Thank you for the hoodie explanations. I had found the pattern at Joann's last year. It's such a simple, flattering make . Your videos inspired me to stretch (pun intended) my sewing skills and my wardrobe!
I have just finally purchased this patten after binge watching all of your 7349 pattern projects and can't wait to try my own versions. Possibly a wedding dress one too
I gave in to temptation and decided to get the pattern, was able to find the larger size reasonably easily in the UK by simply searching (multiple results) Now to find fabric and time to start sewing... Thanks for the pointers in adapting this pattern
Verbal explanation and diagrams was fabulous to watch to see the variations ~ thanks for the bonus Monday Video! I may not hold my breath, but I am crossing my toes to hope for more
I have a dress that’s very similar to this style that I bought from Lotus Traders 10 years ago. The pleats on mine go up farther . It’s my favorite dress. They still sell the style in batik fabrics. Your version is lovely. I admire your skills. deb
The other thing you can do for side seam godets is cut them in half so the original side seam just continues between the two parts. Sew each godet to your panel and then continue as if your panels were just wider to start with.
I found a pdf pattern that I think will work. Plus it has bishop sleeves as an option in the pattern! Made for Mermaids Penelope Dress. No pockets though so we'd need to get creative. It goes up to a 51 inch bust!
I picked up the pattern last time the McCall's/Simplicity website had a sale because the versions you make look really comfy for just being around my apartment, and maybe I'll wear one out if it turns out good enough. It only goes up to size 22, but your million variants on it prove that it's easy to adjust. Should be easy to just add extra side panels or godets to make the waist/hips bigger. The pattern doesn't specify that it's petite on the front, so it might just be a variant like some other comments have said. But I'm short, so petite would honestly be fine for me.
Pro tip: cut the cuffs off old socks to use as cuffs on a sleeve! super stretchy, super comfortable, not too tight, and you'd be recycling! this is my favorite way of doing sleeve cuffs. Bonus, no measuring😉
For M7349 the pattern does say petite on the front but on the back it says “Misses / Miss Petite” just like yours does. I think the petite in the front just means there is a petite option. Petite just means short, not the body size, and there are also length adjustment instructions in it so you can check your measurements and adjust accordingly if needed. I hope this is helpful.
I don't sew much (I do not have a sewing machine, and no inclinations to buy one right now), but I did kind of get a hoodie dress this winter... I went to a "big & tall" website and bought a hoodie that was about five (maybe six) sizes too big. It hangs on me like a dress, and is so comfy that I basically lived in it during the Polar Vortex last month. lol
This right here, these dresses, this is what's actually going to get me to start my sewing journey. Now I'm not gonna start with these dresses but I love them, I want them, and thus now I need to learn to sew 😂 luckily, since I flirted with this many years ago, (was even given a sewing machine for x-mas) I have just about everything, except fabric and a rotary cutter. The petite patterns will work just fine for me and they're only five dollars on the pattern website atm. 😁
I’m definitely adding a long raglan princess seamed hoodie dress to the queue! A fourth option for the side godet pocket dilemma is to split the godet (add a center seam), which is how I snuck pockets in my old SCA gowns. 😊
I am getting closer to actually committing blade to fabric as you make your explanations so comprehensible to me that the fear of cutting wrongly is subsiding. Plus I really want these dresses!
visually i assumed out measurements were similar and im about an inch bigger than you. It's been lovely seeing a midsize creator because i can actually imagine the garments on my body. love ya stuff!
YAY I've watched through just about all of your dress/outfit making videos, but was going to go rewatch a few for comfort and ideas, but THIS GREETED ME SO WARMLY!!!! Not expecting more Monday videos, but it was a delight to see a new one! Thank you for the detailed rundown on these dresses. I think you got me hooked xD I want to make a split side skirt AND so many hoodie dresses!
An unexpected video as I was mulling over the sadness there are never new videos on Mondays from the RUclips I watch, in a day I really need one, and tah dah!! ❤🎉
For Canadians living in southern Ontario or Quebec, Fabricland/Fabricville has the non petit sized version of this pattern in stock. Literally bought and made this dress after seeing some of your videos lol my mom loves it
I’m so glad you made this video! I just bought that pattern for the default dress (and also they have them at Hobby lobby only problem is I didn’t see the price before I actually went to the cash register and they’re like $20… fortunately, it was on sale, so it was only $14 for me, but still.) and yes, size 6 appears to be the lowest that they have, which is a tiny bit annoying because that is bigger than I am unfortunately, I like things to be a bit loose but I don’t know if a princess dress would look good baggy. I don’t quite think so, but I also feel like it will be easy enough to modify or even just take a little bit after I see up the dress. But yes, I already really quite liked this dress in all the other variants you made but when you made that gray hoodie dress, I fell in love with this concept. I have already made one split side skirt. I know I will be making more of those and now I need to make a whole bunch of dresses too. (a lot with hoods lol)
You sold me on this pattern after I saw the black dress! I found it on Amazon, and even though the image photo said petite, the one I received is exactly the same as yours!
I got a 16-22 pattern off Amazon several months ago. I finally put together my first dress with it yesterday but it doesn't fit. I accidently cut it out while I was pregnant and now I'm 6m postpartum and it was two sizes too big. Oops, but it still makes a very comfy nightdress. I think I'll try making another summer dress with it that is the right size before I go for a hoodie dress but I can't wait to try!
Thank you so much for the bonus video! Made my Monday better. Also, it is so very informative - especially for us, who live where we are lucky to get 2 weeks of summer, and the cold doesn't leave until at least May.
LBH, I'm never gonna make this dress but I hung on every single word because I SO MUCH needed this on a Monday. Promise I'm not holding my breath or having expectation, only delighted. As for limes/lemons, see: Spanish. A-game as always!
This was an absolutely much needed delight on this dreadful Monday. I was really wondering how the hood on the grey dress was made, but with this new information I am unstoppable when I make my own.
Yay! Im stuck in bed again today sonits bonus Charlie day! I got to watch your Friday video in bed with my coffee which was nice and now I get to do it again! Cafe bustelo instant with heavy cream and Aldi gluten-free brownie mix brownies.
Many thanks for this surprise Monday video, it made my day :) I'll be hoping to see more of those LOL I'm sewing a dress using this pattern right now, but as it's my first time using a pattern, I'm doing the basic version. But hearing your explanations was so informative, I feel really inspired to play with this pattern in the future
For those asking where to buy this, I recently bought another McCall's pattern that was labelled "petite" and what that actually meant was that the pattern was for both petite and not petite sizes (i.e. there were different lines on the pattern for petite sizes and they were labelled as such). This one could be the same? [edit, I now see that someone else has left a comment saying the same thing, hopefully people seeking information will see one of them!]
The limes are green in northern Europe too! 😄 My go-to stretch fabric dress is the Fit and Flare dress from So Sew Easy, free pattern! The last time I made a version I had a bit of a fallout with my serger (I could not for the life of me figure out the correct settings for the fabric I was using) and I had to park the unfinished dress in my closet for a few months 😅 but we're friends again and I did finish the dress eventually, even if it took a good dose of spite to get me going at first 😂
Thanks for the awesome videos on the hoodie dress! Simplicity has the pattern, it says petite but actually has two size options. I can't wait to make one myself once I practice sewing more.
It was fun getting a good look at your stitching, which is so nice and neat. I liked hearing the story about how you didn’t measure the hood. I knew you were my kind of people. I love the godet hints. I have added them to a gown that I made, and I am going back to revisit that garment and I appreciate the suggestions because I’ve got plenty of fabric and time to alter it a bit and pretty them up.
Love the hoodie dresses you made! I found the pattern on ebay. I will have to grade it up; don't know how to do that yet but will work it out eventually. Might start with one for my daughter first.
I’m plus size and love princess seam dresses. I found one on thread up. I hated the fabric so took it apart and it is hands down my most used pattern. You can also make it in woven you just have to play around with the ease a bit. But for my body shape I don’t have to put a zipper in even with a woven fabric
What about a short version of this dress to wear with some leggings and boots? It will give "fantasy archer girl" vibes... 🤔 maybe and uneven hem... that would be awesome
I love these dresses. They look so comfy but just a thought. A hoodie dress made from swim suit material would be good for a hoodie dress for spring and summer.
I got mine last spring, through 22 not petite directly from the Simplicity website. It was a PDF download which is the only way they offered it at the time.
Always make more films - after all every film you make makes you a better film maker - every variant we see makes us better sewists and gives us a chance to see a different take on the bits WE might individually find tricky.
I've looked into buying this pattern to start my sewing journey into knits. Haven't bought it yet though since my sice isn't included and I was contemplating how hard it would be to make in a bigger size by myself 😀
I....deeply want to make this. In white, with a deep hood and bright scarlet lining and godets. Assasin's Creed hoodie dress. That would be popular at ren faire....
I've been exploring free options for a while, and I think the Princess 2 pattern from Dr.Cos could be adapted into this one, or something similar. (Also, thank you. I was having an absolutely horrid day and you just managed to make it 10000X better all on your own)
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I was able to pickup the pattern from the McCalls website. The pattern is standard size, the petite reference is that it has the petite modifications written on the pattern for those who need to make those kinds of modifications. The pattern itself is regular standard size otherwise.
I absolutely love this pattern and the different design you've been able to make -- thanks so much for posting this video on the hoodie styles!
Yes, and it is currently cheapest on Amazon for $10.17. But also available on Simplicity's website or on Etsy.
I just checked online and came here to explain that same thing 😊
I'm watching your videos with subtitles, because I don't understand English very well by ear. I want to express my great gratitude to you for such beautifully composed subtitles. Reading them is a special pleasure in addition to the cutest videos.
i have autism+ADHD and subtitles help me retain info, it's so distracting when they're poorly written!
Seconding this for the audhd! I rely on subtitles to make up for the crap working memory
Made for mermaids has the Penelope Princess Seam dress
Love Notions has The Tidal Top and dress
Patterns for Pirates has the Gala gown
All independent small patternmakers who have dresses that are able to be printed out at home and might fit the bill while being size inclusive
Totally came here to mention M4M’s Penelope! Only major difference is it does not have a raglan sleeve. It comes with an amazing tutorial and is much more size inclusive. Highly recommend!
It also has so many sleeve options already included
Thank you!👍💪😀
The squeal I made when I got your notification was so high pitched! 🤣
I did the same thing 🤣
Me three!!
Yep same here 😂
Me four!!
Same when I just saw it. Yes I know 2 months later 😂
Randomly found this video and I have to say, your "fuck it, i'll do it my way" mindset is warming my heart. My go to comfort clothing piece has always been cloaks, but clearly that's because I'd never considered making a hoodie dress. Going to have to step up my game now.
For free patterns that are similar but not a perfect match for your fav, On the Cutting Floor "The Jeanette dress" is a raglan top but the skirt is fitted, So Sew Easy Fit and Flare Dress has the perfect skirt but has a regular scoop neck. If youre not comfortable modifying either pattern yourself, they look simple to combine because they have a nearly identical princess seam until the bust. I'll probably take the Jeanette and simply adjust the skirt because ya always need more swoosh!
I love hearing how your brain is figuring the modifications out! If you are sewing bag pockets into a side seam, you can sew a piece of ribbon or a strip of interfacing into the side seam at the same time to prevent sagging/stretching when you put something into the pocket. I fixed a RTW dress that had this problem like that. I didn’t need all the vertical stretch since there was so much horizontal stretch.
Great tip about the pockets! I haven’t added pockets to a bunch of my knit dresses because of the sagging. I’ll have to give this a try!
incredible video! I love the way you explain things and how you aren't stuck to the "proper" way of making things. and once again, as someone with auditory processing issues, the subtitles are very appreciated! you're one of my absolute favourite sewing channels on youtube!
Thank you for explaining so clearly ... from South Africa xx
If you want to apply the same “make it long, then overlap” method to sleeves, tulip sleeves are you friend!!! I just made a blouse with tulip sleeves and now I’m putting them everywhere!!!
Argh! Omg, just watched and commented on your video about vitality and shorts and had a scroll through your content, which looks lovely, and the thumbnail for this one was an immediate THIS IS ME I WANT THIS NOW and my adhd brain is all “you must buy a new sewing machine and start sewing, no, you just beg and bribe someone more experienced to make dress” I actually own a dress very similar, which was hand made by a local designer, and I would love to have more, especially with pockets. Goddammit, I love it, and you make this look so accessible and achievable.
SCREAMING WITH JOY!!! Got the notification, saw the title!! HAVEN’T EVEN WATCHED YET. BUT SO PUMPED!
SAME!!!
I saw the second hoodie dress (the first one in this video) and became obsessed 😍 but the pattern doesn't come in my size and I couldn't find a similar one so I somehow created my own pattern. In a way I don't know if you can call drafting and it came out amazing. I've made two already and have the fabric for a third. I made the first one out of heavy sweatshirt minky I had laying around which is great for the cold and then I made one out of lighter knits for inside, the spring, fall, or cold ac 😂
I just googled the pattern and found at least 6 places in the uk selling it including amazon. Maybe it’s just not widely available in the US. I was tempted to buy it but I hate patterns so think I’ll try and self draft it instead, for FREEE 😂
Itch to Stitch has the Tallinn Top & Dress, which is a raglan, princess-seamed, knit dress. Sinclair Patterns has the Alana Dress, which is a princess-seamed, knit dress with set-in sleeves, but it has pockets included in the pattern. Sinclair patterns is more size-inclusive and has petite/regular/tall sizing. Itch to Stich has the option of a built-in full bust adjustment of almost 3 inches for each size.
Pattern and sizing info! The pattern comes in sizes 6-14, and 14-22, but do not pick your size based on what you wear in off-the-rack clothing because sewing pattern sizes are different. Choose your size based on the measurements on the pattern envelope.
I've had this pattern for awhile and Charlie's videos on it were what made me want to pull it out of the stash and try it. My measurements lined up with size 16, but I cut an 18 because I was afraid of it being too tight in the bust. Let me tell you: it was HUGE. I had to take every seam in. I went down to size 14 and cut out just the top of the dress to make a shirt. In case I was wrong in the opposite direction, I didn't want to waste fabric. Size 14 fit very well, and I proceeded to make a couple of dresses in that size. I found that the neckband as given is a smidgen too long and cutting maybe half an inch off will make it lie more smoothly.
Fabric! I do not recommend a near 100% rayon knit with this. Rayon is heavy and the weight of the fabric will pull the whole dress down and the stretching will make it more sheer. If you want to use something that is mostly rayon, do the shorter length or make it a shirt. Cotton/rayon/spandex blends feel buttery soft and breathable, and a thicker, cotton/poly/spandex blend gives you a dress with more body. I don't recommend poly/spandex, but that is because poly doesn't breathe well and it's hard to get armpit smell/stains out of it, not because it's unsuitable for the pattern.
You don't have a fancy machine? You don't need one! You can do the whole thing with zig-zag, just do a couple of test pieces to get your tension right before starting on your dress, and have patience. If you've sewn plain-weave cotton on a machine and have zipped through it at warp speed, you can't do that with knit. Slow down and let the machine pull the fabric, don't force it.
Fabric sourcing! I don't have any small fabric stores near me, it's just a quilt shop and Joann, so I got my fabrics from Joann. If you're in the same boat, I recommend signing up for coupons and sale alerts. At Joann, a lot of the adult apparel fabrics are mostly poly and I don't like that. I like a lot of the really cute patterns from the POP! fabric line that's meant for kids. Plus, they're mostly cotton. Also, check out the remnant bins. You can get fabrics super cheap and if you want to colour-block a dress, that's a great way to keep your costs down. I THINK it might be possible to use a knit bedsheet for this pattern, but I haven't tried it yet. If you want to buy online, you have a LOT more options but that is honestly a post in itself. I'll mention destashify, onlinefabric store dot com, and Mood, which does have decent prices sometimes (again, sales!)
Needles! Get ball-point needles for knits. Yes, it makes a difference, just do it.
Good luck and have fun!
Yes your explanations were very helpful. YOu seem to have a natural ability to see things 3 dimensionally and figure them out. Even though I have been sewing for many years, I learn a lot from your videos. thanks.
This is my ideal item of clothing. I want to make 50 in different colours/patterns and never wear anything else! hahaha
Same! I'm literally almost 3 deep into doing exactly that 😂
Interesting that people find the pattern so hard to find. I just bought it 2 weeks ago, just googled for the pattern name+number, and it was available in multiple webshops, both petite and regular sizing. But I'm not in the americas, so that might be why.
I bought it because I'm amazed by all you do with it, and in particular the grey with purple accents you wear for most of this video.
I just got it today at Joann fabrics...it's still in the store in the USA.
It's so weird it's harder to find it in the US considering the fact it's printed there
It is always a nice surprise when you come out with extra non-regularly scheduled videos!
For anyone looking for the pattern I found it on Amazon. The listing said petite but it did have size options to change the size from petite to regular
Yeah, explanations on the gores/godets. Thanks a lot !
I have no plans or desire to make a dress like this, but if I did, this is the first video I would watch. Easy to understand, succinct, references to other videos for all the different steps… actually, maybe I do want to make this dress… I’ll put it on my ever-growing project list for next winter! Thank you for sharing your process! I can imagine it’s much more difficult in explanation and in editing trying to explain it after the fact. 😄
Good morning! Hope your hoodies are keeping you warm in the SoCal rain spell, I've been getting so chilly at night
love it! Would totally buy one of these - I have something similar, without the hoodie, made of fleece, that i can only wear on the coldest of days cos it is THAT warm. However... (whispers real quiet)... just thought of a 15th iteration of that dress. um. its for summer, will say that. made of lightest cotton you can find (and still be decent, i.e. not see through), huge godets, but just straps, wide neckline, no sleeves. For the hottest, hottest days. for closure, (since cotton ain't stretch) have a look at how medieval kirtles close at the side, with that corkscrew lacing. :) I think you might like that, fits with the size adjustable trend you're exploring. I have a vague memory that Izabella of Prior Attire has done it on at least one of her kirtles but could be wrong on that one - but have def seen it somewhere, might help you get started with finding it if you don't know what I'm blathering on about.
I may well have to try this for myself! Couple of issues I’ll have to deal with: finding good fabric (JoAnnn’s selection keeps going down hill; I really must find the fabric thrift store in the area - thanks to you I know there is one!), finding the pattern and getting over my fears of working with knit fabrics. I’m a woven gal at heart. Thanks for the inspiration!
For 50 years, I thought I was a woven girl. Then I realized I was all about the knit. I suggest that you do your first knit project in a fairly stable knit that isn’t too wobbly or thin. I made a balboa skirt(itch to stitch pdf), which is as easy as anything can get, and it turned out perfectly. Don’t be afraid -it’s awesome.
I'm also a woven gal. When I start working with knits this will be one of the first things I try. I have a princess seam bodice block i made (following a few of The Closet Historian patterning tutorials) that I can attempt to modify for a raglan sleeve/neckline. I'm so excited for when I get to try this.
I was terrified of knit fabric, thought I needed buckets of specialty equipment but actually a modified stitch and ball point needle and it’s WAAAAY easier than working with woven fabric xx
ANY content from you is worth watching!!!! I love whatever you do!!
As a perpetually cold person this video brings me joy. I need to get my mitts on that pattern
I HAD to watch this immediately because I’ve been curious about the hoods and how you drafted them! I love the way the one overlaps in the front and I love the overall shape of the three piece hood. Btw I’ve only been sewing for a couple of years but I’ve been knit fabrics for every dress I’ve made my preteen daughter and I’ve always used those regular pouch-shaped side seam pockets without any issues of them sagging or causing any issues with pulling at the outside fabric. Even when adding them to patterns that don’t come with pockets (how dare they!) it comes out fine. Also, I just got my first twin needle for my sewing machine because I’ve been preferring to work with knits and it’s a game changer!
Charlie, You are so wonderful and your videos make me so happy! I love when you include your bloopers! Where did you grow up / what is your beautifyl/cute accent? Please NEVER stop BEING your fantastic self!
Aw well thank you for making my day, you wonderful you! I grew up in Texas, so that's a bit of a Southern accent sneaking in there!
Thank you for the hoodie explanations. I had found the pattern at Joann's last year. It's such a simple, flattering make . Your videos inspired me to stretch (pun intended) my sewing skills and my wardrobe!
I have just finally purchased this patten after binge watching all of your 7349 pattern projects and can't wait to try my own versions. Possibly a wedding dress one too
Omgoddess, haven't even watched yet but am so stoked about this...have 2 comment already 😂 ..gotta get settled down to watch!
I gave in to temptation and decided to get the pattern, was able to find the larger size reasonably easily in the UK by simply searching (multiple results)
Now to find fabric and time to start sewing... Thanks for the pointers in adapting this pattern
Verbal explanation and diagrams was fabulous to watch to see the variations ~ thanks for the bonus Monday Video! I may not hold my breath, but I am crossing my toes to hope for more
Love the second dress. I want it.
I have a dress that’s very similar to this style that I bought from Lotus Traders 10 years ago. The pleats on mine go up farther . It’s my favorite dress. They still sell the style in batik fabrics. Your version is lovely. I admire your skills. deb
The other thing you can do for side seam godets is cut them in half so the original side seam just continues between the two parts. Sew each godet to your panel and then continue as if your panels were just wider to start with.
I found a pdf pattern that I think will work. Plus it has bishop sleeves as an option in the pattern! Made for Mermaids Penelope Dress. No pockets though so we'd need to get creative. It goes up to a 51 inch bust!
Yes! It does have set in sleeves, but I think that’s the only major difference! Love the tutorial on that pattern ❤
Yayyyyyyy!!!!!! I've been Waiting for this!!! Hoodie Dress! Hoodie Dress! Hoodie Dress!
I picked up the pattern last time the McCall's/Simplicity website had a sale because the versions you make look really comfy for just being around my apartment, and maybe I'll wear one out if it turns out good enough. It only goes up to size 22, but your million variants on it prove that it's easy to adjust. Should be easy to just add extra side panels or godets to make the waist/hips bigger.
The pattern doesn't specify that it's petite on the front, so it might just be a variant like some other comments have said. But I'm short, so petite would honestly be fine for me.
Pro tip: cut the cuffs off old socks to use as cuffs on a sleeve! super stretchy, super comfortable, not too tight, and you'd be recycling! this is my favorite way of doing sleeve cuffs. Bonus, no measuring😉
For M7349 the pattern does say petite on the front but on the back it says “Misses / Miss Petite” just like yours does. I think the petite in the front just means there is a petite option. Petite just means short, not the body size, and there are also length adjustment instructions in it so you can check your measurements and adjust accordingly if needed. I hope this is helpful.
There are no rules!! I love the way you say it- I can believe it 100% Thankyou x
I love putting on your videos while I'm stitching during my lunch break, hearing you explain stuff is like pavlovian to me getting chill-vibes
I don't sew much (I do not have a sewing machine, and no inclinations to buy one right now), but I did kind of get a hoodie dress this winter... I went to a "big & tall" website and bought a hoodie that was about five (maybe six) sizes too big. It hangs on me like a dress, and is so comfy that I basically lived in it during the Polar Vortex last month. lol
This right here, these dresses, this is what's actually going to get me to start my sewing journey. Now I'm not gonna start with these dresses but I love them, I want them, and thus now I need to learn to sew 😂 luckily, since I flirted with this many years ago, (was even given a sewing machine for x-mas) I have just about everything, except fabric and a rotary cutter. The petite patterns will work just fine for me and they're only five dollars on the pattern website atm. 😁
I’m definitely adding a long raglan princess seamed hoodie dress to the queue! A fourth option for the side godet pocket dilemma is to split the godet (add a center seam), which is how I snuck pockets in my old SCA gowns. 😊
I am getting closer to actually committing blade to fabric as you make your explanations so comprehensible to me that the fear of cutting wrongly is subsiding. Plus I really want these dresses!
Love love love these dresses! Also prefer shorter sleeves. Long sleeves get in the way when pushing my wheelchair. Plus, I am ALWAYS warm.
I havnt had a good day and this just made it better. Thanks for the bonus video.
visually i assumed out measurements were similar and im about an inch bigger than you. It's been lovely seeing a midsize creator because i can actually imagine the garments on my body. love ya stuff!
YAY I've watched through just about all of your dress/outfit making videos, but was going to go rewatch a few for comfort and ideas, but THIS GREETED ME SO WARMLY!!!! Not expecting more Monday videos, but it was a delight to see a new one! Thank you for the detailed rundown on these dresses. I think you got me hooked xD I want to make a split side skirt AND so many hoodie dresses!
Can you start a series where you plan and sew your (and your husband's?) adjustable outfit for a Renaissance Faire? Then go to a Renaissance Faire!
Your explanations are so far the best, thank you.
An unexpected video as I was mulling over the sadness there are never new videos on Mondays from the RUclips I watch, in a day I really need one, and tah dah!! ❤🎉
For Canadians living in southern Ontario or Quebec, Fabricland/Fabricville has the non petit sized version of this pattern in stock. Literally bought and made this dress after seeing some of your videos lol my mom loves it
I’m so glad you made this video! I just bought that pattern for the default dress (and also they have them at Hobby lobby only problem is I didn’t see the price before I actually went to the cash register and they’re like $20… fortunately, it was on sale, so it was only $14 for me, but still.) and yes, size 6 appears to be the lowest that they have, which is a tiny bit annoying because that is bigger than I am unfortunately, I like things to be a bit loose but I don’t know if a princess dress would look good baggy. I don’t quite think so, but I also feel like it will be easy enough to modify or even just take a little bit after I see up the dress. But yes, I already really quite liked this dress in all the other variants you made but when you made that gray hoodie dress, I fell in love with this concept. I have already made one split side skirt. I know I will be making more of those and now I need to make a whole bunch of dresses too. (a lot with hoods lol)
I just might be trying this out with B6316, which is sleeveless for stretch wovens. TY so much, this found me at just the right time!
I went to Joann's and bought the pattern today. I need a cozy hoodie dress.
I also was so excited when I saw this video pop up today.🎉
You sold me on this pattern after I saw the black dress! I found it on Amazon, and even though the image photo said petite, the one I received is exactly the same as yours!
I got a 16-22 pattern off Amazon several months ago. I finally put together my first dress with it yesterday but it doesn't fit. I accidently cut it out while I was pregnant and now I'm 6m postpartum and it was two sizes too big. Oops, but it still makes a very comfy nightdress. I think I'll try making another summer dress with it that is the right size before I go for a hoodie dress but I can't wait to try!
Thank you so much for the bonus video! Made my Monday better. Also, it is so very informative - especially for us, who live where we are lucky to get 2 weeks of summer, and the cold doesn't leave until at least May.
Yes! More bonus videos.
Thank you for explaining your process. Great illustrations. ❤
LBH, I'm never gonna make this dress but I hung on every single word because I SO MUCH needed this on a Monday. Promise I'm not holding my breath or having expectation, only delighted.
As for limes/lemons, see: Spanish. A-game as always!
Oh my gosh, your timing could not be better, I'm so excited! Next week is reading week for me so I'll actually have time to make this!
This was an absolutely much needed delight on this dreadful Monday. I was really wondering how the hood on the grey dress was made, but with this new information I am unstoppable when I make my own.
You probably sew like they did many years ago. Love it!
Definitely needed your energy and motivation so happy for the bonus !! Loved the grey one you have on.
The “petite” is the exact same pattern. I double checked the garment sizes against yours at 1:24. Thank you for showing it!!
YAY, I have the pattern and this is just what I wanted, I got my pattern via Etsy Sizes 14-22
Yay! Im stuck in bed again today sonits bonus Charlie day! I got to watch your Friday video in bed with my coffee which was nice and now I get to do it again! Cafe bustelo instant with heavy cream and Aldi gluten-free brownie mix brownies.
Many thanks for this surprise Monday video, it made my day :) I'll be hoping to see more of those LOL
I'm sewing a dress using this pattern right now, but as it's my first time using a pattern, I'm doing the basic version. But hearing your explanations was so informative, I feel really inspired to play with this pattern in the future
Your insert diagrams etc were fantastic! This was a great tutorial video 😊
For those asking where to buy this, I recently bought another McCall's pattern that was labelled "petite" and what that actually meant was that the pattern was for both petite and not petite sizes (i.e. there were different lines on the pattern for petite sizes and they were labelled as such). This one could be the same?
[edit, I now see that someone else has left a comment saying the same thing, hopefully people seeking information will see one of them!]
The limes are green in northern Europe too! 😄
My go-to stretch fabric dress is the Fit and Flare dress from So Sew Easy, free pattern! The last time I made a version I had a bit of a fallout with my serger (I could not for the life of me figure out the correct settings for the fabric I was using) and I had to park the unfinished dress in my closet for a few months 😅 but we're friends again and I did finish the dress eventually, even if it took a good dose of spite to get me going at first 😂
Thanks for the awesome videos on the hoodie dress! Simplicity has the pattern, it says petite but actually has two size options. I can't wait to make one myself once I practice sewing more.
It was fun getting a good look at your stitching, which is so nice and neat. I liked hearing the story about how you didn’t measure the hood. I knew you were my kind of people.
I love the godet hints. I have added them to a gown that I made, and I am going back to revisit that garment and I appreciate the suggestions because I’ve got plenty of fabric and time to alter it a bit and pretty them up.
Love the hoodie dresses you made! I found the pattern on ebay. I will have to grade it up; don't know how to do that yet but will work it out eventually. Might start with one for my daughter first.
I have Gertie's Maria dress pattern which is a princess seam bodice with attached gathered skirt which is size inclusive
I need like 10 of these hoodie dresses
Tilly and the buttons has the Zadie dress has the raglan sleeves and a princess seam but a fuller skirt.
I’m plus size and love princess seam dresses. I found one on thread up. I hated the fabric so took it apart and it is hands down my most used pattern. You can also make it in woven you just have to play around with the ease a bit. But for my body shape I don’t have to put a zipper in even with a woven fabric
thank you for this! I've been using a 1970s hoodie pattern with my A-line pattern, but this is might be easier. Especially adding godets.
What about a short version of this dress to wear with some leggings and boots? It will give "fantasy archer girl" vibes... 🤔 maybe and uneven hem... that would be awesome
Sounds like an improved hoodie.
I love these dresses. They look so comfy but just a thought. A hoodie dress made from swim suit material would be good for a hoodie dress for spring and summer.
Your winging it version of sewing is fascinating to me
I got mine last spring, through 22 not petite directly from the Simplicity website. It was a PDF download which is the only way they offered it at the time.
I love these designs!
Just got the pattern. It's still in the store. Joann's still has it.
Bonus!! Shocked surprised excited!
Always make more films - after all every film you make makes you a better film maker - every variant we see makes us better sewists and gives us a chance to see a different take on the bits WE might individually find tricky.
Oh yeah 🎉Thanks for this. This is so very helpful. ❤
Thank you for the random video! ❤❤❤
I clicked SO FAST on that video
Also, thanks for the godet point sewing explanation. That was always my nightmare and now it seems so obvious !
I covet this grey hoodie dress so much… I’m gonna try making it! Maybe sans one set of pockets…
Love these.
I've looked into buying this pattern to start my sewing journey into knits. Haven't bought it yet though since my sice isn't included and I was contemplating how hard it would be to make in a bigger size by myself 😀
I....deeply want to make this. In white, with a deep hood and bright scarlet lining and godets. Assasin's Creed hoodie dress. That would be popular at ren faire....
I've been exploring free options for a while, and I think the Princess 2 pattern from Dr.Cos could be adapted into this one, or something similar.
(Also, thank you. I was having an absolutely horrid day and you just managed to make it 10000X better all on your own)
Sinclair Patterns has the Alana dress that looks very similar and has pockets.