Vlog # 38: My Sewing Week + Vikisews Liora dress

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @sandraokeeffe5826
    @sandraokeeffe5826 3 года назад +1

    Your dress is absolutely FAB. One of the nicest dresses I've seen in a long time. Love it. Love it. Love it.😚😚😚

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Sandra thank you so much!! 😍🥰 I did take a risk with that fabric but thankfully it paid off 😅💖

  • @leannsews
    @leannsews 3 года назад +1

    Hi Alisa, The dress is well ... 🔥 on you. I am in awe at your friends' beautiful table, so nice to spread out like that. Have a nice day 😊.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Leanne, I'm glad you like the dress! 😘💕
      Julie is my boyfriend's step mum, one of the loveliest people I know! They put the extensions on both sides of the table .. it was still not long enough for the whole layout of the trench 😹😍
      I have great plans for Julie in my future vlogs btw 🤩💝💓

  • @SaturdayNightStitch
    @SaturdayNightStitch 3 года назад +1

    I enjoyed hanging out with you as I cleaned house. Have a lovely week.💞

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Cleaning and enjoying - you're a multitasking queen!! 😘🥰
      Missed you lots! Glad to have you back 😍💓💕

  • @sew_So_beautiful
    @sew_So_beautiful 3 года назад +1

    You can paint the buckles with a couple of coats of nail polish in burgandy. The nail polish would likely be easier to find in the correct colour. I've done that with buttons and beads to embellish my clothing and it worked really well.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Oh yes, the nail polish!! 😉That will go into my box of tricks now, thank you Linda!! 🤩😍

  • @annerice1834
    @annerice1834 2 года назад +1

    That Liora dress is precious! And... OH My Gosh... a million and one pieces to that Trench... lol. Love the burgundy accents with the gray! Good luck. Can hardly wait to see it finished.
    Sewing Granny from Texas, USA, Anne Rice!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  2 года назад

      Thank you Anne!!! The cutting was no mean feat! However, it does speed things up to cut in batches! ❤️😘💖

  • @thesewingedit
    @thesewingedit 3 года назад +1

    OMG, Omg!!! Liora on you! I have so many hearts in my eyes right now, That's my favourite pattern of the new collection. Make more and then... may be I make some :) I LOVE a Knit dress at this time of the year and this tapered leg.... I mean seriously gorgeous!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Ha ha Polly 😍😍😍 omg that pattern would look amazing on you!!! I'll be definitely making at least two more, at least! 🥰
      I also have my eyes on Iliana and Leticia next!! 😜💕💖

  • @MarieMadeThis
    @MarieMadeThis 3 года назад +1

    Ooh that purple fabric is 😍😍😍💜 x

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      I know, right???!!! I'm totally obsessed with it! 💕😍🥰💖

  • @annettecowburn1096
    @annettecowburn1096 3 года назад +1

    Wow the trench will be stunning Alisa! Good luck with the buckles.🤩

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Annette! 😘
      I'm waiting for the buckles, there are some in the post!! So excited! Hopefully I will be showing you the perfect burgundy buckles in my next video! 🥰😍💕

  • @bluegrassdreams2seams510
    @bluegrassdreams2seams510 3 года назад +1

    Oops! I guess you were still going; I stopped the commercial and find the blue floral! Very pretty!
    Lol! And the buttons! I love finding perfect buttons in my stash!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Ha ha thank you Cheryl! 😍💖 Yes the buttons were made for this trench, and I've had them for years and never thought I'd use them on something as fancy as this! I love having a little (or not so little) stash of bits and bobs .. Always go shopping in my own in-house store first 🤣🤣💜❤️

  • @susanhardman5627
    @susanhardman5627 3 года назад +1

    The trench coat will be beautiful! I used to love cutting out and now I dread it. Happy you had an assistant. 😄 Love the dress!! It looks great on you. Hope you wore it to dinner. Just be you! ❤️

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Hi Susan! 💖Aww thank you! I only love cutting out when it's on a big long table like this one.. at home I just cut out on the floor.. my knees are usually not impressed 🥰🤣🤣
      I didn't wear it to dinner but might wear it to the upcoming wedding reception!! Can't wait to show it off! 💖🥰

  • @susanlawlor7201
    @susanlawlor7201 3 года назад +1

    You can get metal buckles and paint them. A craft sttore could tell you the correct type of paint for metal and they should have lots of colors. Best wishes on that trench coat!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Susan!! 😍🤩 I might do that next time I get an unusual colour fabric again.. 💖
      I'm waiting for some vintage buckles to arrive from eBay at the moment, so fingers crossed the colour is going to match! 😘💕

  • @pipskilou
    @pipskilou 3 года назад +1

    Wow 🤩 that Libra dress looks just A M A Z I N G I would never have picked up that fabric but it looks fabulous made up and just gorgeous on you 😍 The trench looks a bit mind blowing 🤯 Good luck with your buckle search - Ill keep my eyes open too. I have loads of clear elastic and a piping foot you could have borrowed. You should have tried the Pipskilou haberdashery first! 😝 Loving Julies table too. What a fabulous sewing buddy to be supplying cups of tea and encouragement along the way too 😊

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Ha ha awww Pipski Lou haberdashery 🤪😂 I've ordered two burgundy vintage buckles, they are on their way, can't wait to show you!! 🥰😍
      Oh and Julie is awesome, I hope we can all be sewing together one day soon, we actually talked about it if you're game! 😘💜❤️

  • @sallydingle321
    @sallydingle321 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful dress Alisa and hope you get to wear it very soon 💝👌💞😁. Excited to see your trench too 👍😘

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Sally!! 😍 I can't wait to wear the dress out out 😜💖

  • @SaturdayNightStitch
    @SaturdayNightStitch 3 года назад +1

    1:43 is that an IKEA table? It looks like the one I'm considering for upgrading our table. Separately , such an epic project!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      I think my boyfriend's parents had it for a very long time, there are two extensions that they attached for my cutting session, it's solid wood... Don't think it's IKEA..
      I have my eye on Horn craft table, look it up, it's extendable and the height is specially made for sewing and cutting.. Let me know what you think! 💜❤️

  • @geraldinegorman9597
    @geraldinegorman9597 3 года назад +1

    Wow! If that trench was a run it would be a marathon!! 🏃😂 Love love the Vicki sews dress. Will definitely be trying that one! 💕

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Geraldine! 😂😂 Ha ha yes it's going to be a marathon alright 😂
      Ooo I would love to see how you play the Leora dress pattern!! 💝❤️

    • @geraldinegorman9597
      @geraldinegorman9597 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids I exposed piece had put me off but seeing in made up and the options of less exposure really made me interested again!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      The options of covering a dinner belly are excellent in this dress, even better with these design features, than in any other plain dress 😜😘🥰
      I'm making at least two more ... Considering doing a sewalong for it .. not sure, still thinking 🙂

    • @geraldinegorman9597
      @geraldinegorman9597 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids oh yes please! Could you make those front ties a bit shorter? I suppose they could be wrapped around the waist to add further definition!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      I think you can make them Abu length you like! You can even make the full length and then chop them shorter at the end - no rules here!! 🤩💝

  • @Sumogrits
    @Sumogrits 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful dress!! I hope the making of your trench coat goes well; I like the color ideas you chose for the construction of it. I have a request. Can you do a series of little black dresses (LBD's)? I ask because I haven't seen anyone sew much on that subject here on YT. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Hazel! 😍🥰
      I like the idea little black dresses series..I will put it on my video ideas box, could be the fun series to make! 💖🥰💜

  • @robynjury4403
    @robynjury4403 3 года назад +1

    Wow, that dress and the fabric you made it in is jaw dropping fabulous, an absolute stunner!! Looking forward to seeing your trench coat. I’m making a trench coat at the moment, the Taylor Trench by Rebecca Page patterns. I thought I’d try to make an English language trench first to get my head around trench coat construction - but I do want to do the Viki sews Tessa trench soon and so would love to see how you manage the back vent and lining as the photos sure have me scratching my head (a different method completely to the Taylor trench, and the Tessa trench is a different Viki sews trench to the one you are doing but I suspect the construction would be similar). By the way - That purple fabric is so you - it would have a crime to have left it 😉

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Hi Robyn! 🤩😍 For some reason I thought there was a trench pattern in English on Vikisews site. I just checked to see and they are so in Russian! Perhaps they will be translating one soon, hopefully.
      I will keep filming my progress on the trench so you'll be able to see how the construction progresses. 💖❤️
      And the fabric is so gorgeous, they've had it in hot pink as well .. I'm stopping myself from going back there every day 🤪🥰💜

  • @michellem3899
    @michellem3899 3 года назад +1

    Maybe spray paint buckles. There are some really good spray paints out there. Love your dress!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Michelle!! ❤️I actually found two vintage buckles online that are perfect for this. But I will keep the spraying idea in mind for any future similar situations! 💝🥰💖

  • @stephaniejeffries2348
    @stephaniejeffries2348 3 года назад +1

    Paint the buckles to the color you want. Then use a clear polyurethane to seal the paint.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Stephanie 💜, I think I may have found the buckles, but for another time can I ask what kind of paint are we talking about? Wall spray paint kind of thing? ❤️🥰

    • @stephaniejeffries2348
      @stephaniejeffries2348 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids I would use a spray enamel for the best finish.

    • @stephaniejeffries2348
      @stephaniejeffries2348 3 года назад

      I have done this a few times when I couldn’t find what I wanted.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Stephanie!! 💓💓

  • @lavadaroufs
    @lavadaroufs 3 года назад +2

    I absolutely love the dress. My favorite look is the thin strap over the neck with a wee bit of skin showing. I'm up to my eyeballs in a trench coat (Vogue Guy Laroche) for my daughter and almost done. Finishing the hem but it doesn't want to hang straight so I'm putting a lining gusset in to allow more width in the lining and in theory won't pull the outer off kilter. On to your buckle problem. They used to offer a buckle kit using your own fabric so maybe check Etsy or Ebay or Amazon. The other suggestion is to buy a wooden one and paint to match seal to keep the surface intact. Another suggestion is to find a piece of jewelry or brooch with burgundy and silver. Good luck I'm very excited to see your finished coat. Love the pants with slits at the bottom. It's a cold drizzly Monday and the trench coat is calling to me. Soon, I'll be doing my trench coat out of gunmetal grey twill with grey and rose printed lining with flamingos. That is if I'm not trench coat OD'd. Have a great week

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Hi Lavada!! 🤩💜 Oh I know just the Vogue trench you're making!!! It's gorgeous!
      And the next trench, especially the lining sounds delicious as well! 💝😍 I do love autumn wardrobe...
      Wow you have so many ideas for the buckle!! I'll be noting all of that for the future, as I have so many random colour fabrics for trench coats, but for now I've just ordered two vintage burgundy buckles, so let's keep our fingers crossed they are the correct size and colour!!! 💖❤️💜

  • @francesgiacobbe6821
    @francesgiacobbe6821 3 года назад +1

    Your latest dress is so gorgeous! And you mentioned that it was an easy sew! Really? When I saw your trench layout, I noticed no apparent alterations! Can you sew most patterns right out of the envelope? I am so-o-o jealous! Altering and cutting out is my most difficult part of sewing. Your organization is commendable as is your sewing speed! Love your videos….all are very inspiring! Do you really think Viki Sew patterns are easy?

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Hi Frances!! 😍💖 Yes I can confirm that this dress is a very easy make, if you decide to give it a go, just use the clear elastic for reinforcing the seams where it says stretch bias tape.
      I've tried quite a few of Vikisews patterns, and for my body, I make no alterations.. I know it's advisable to make at least one tester, but it just fits straight away so I don't bother, very naughty! (Don't tell anyone) 🤣🤣
      The thing is (and I know because I'm one of their translators) they test all their sizes and height groups on real people and don't just enlarge the pattern sizes on paper. I think their patterns are outstanding... Look at what I've been making for the past few months 🤪🥰💖

  • @aninehartog3950
    @aninehartog3950 3 года назад +2

    Spay-paint buckles burgundy

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Anine, it's one of the ways to go about it. Good thinking!! 💖😘

    • @surban2005
      @surban2005 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids I thought surely Wawak would have it, but no. I would spray paint. Should wear fine since it doesn't get a lot of wear like a belt would

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Stephanie, I just found two amazing vintage burgundy buckles on eBay.. fingers crossed they are as described when they arrive!!! 💜💖
      Ps I did look at Wawak after reading your comment 💕

    • @surban2005
      @surban2005 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids that's awesome! I remember my great grandma had buckles that you could cover, but I didn't see those either. Your coat is going to be so beautiful!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Ahh thank you Stephanie, I do hope so .. I was thinking of ordering some covered buckles from a service in the UK here but now I'm waiting for the ones from eBay, so fingers crossed!! 💖💜🥰

  • @Lyagushka8669
    @Lyagushka8669 3 года назад +1

    Love love love your Leora dress!!! 🔥 And imagine how it’ll look with the trench 😍😍😍

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Mmmm yes! I'll be wearing it with trench for sure!!! Thank you gorgeous!! 😍❤️😘

  • @sewmuchsewing
    @sewmuchsewing 3 года назад +1

    For your buckles on your trench coat could you use tortis shell or brass to go with your burgundy accents

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Hi Catherine,🥰 I didn't want to order lots of buckles for the sake of it.. I think if I went to a real shop so that I could put them on top of the fabric and choose/eliminate, I would have tried those options for sure..
      I like the tortoise shell idea!! 🥰💜

  • @sewamelia
    @sewamelia 3 года назад +1

    I love the look of your trench coat! So looking forward to seeing how you get on with that pattern. It looks gorgeous!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Amelia!! ❤️💖 I will be taking my time, there's no room for mistakes here 😹
      Ps I'm so jealous of you guys meeting up at the stitching show, but also so happy for you. One day.. 😍💕💖

  • @maryboubion1954
    @maryboubion1954 3 года назад +1

    On the Leora do you have to pint it out …..very beautiful

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you Mary! 💜❤️ Do you mean to pin the ties? They move free inside the channels, but you can knot it either on top of the channels or underneath, I guess. I haven't tried but I might! 🥰😍

  • @Shylala3
    @Shylala3 Год назад

    Hi love your leora dress I couldn’t get mine right can’t get the neckline to lay right on the back but was loving the pattern till then x

  • @belinda58sews29
    @belinda58sews29 3 года назад +1

    Cutting out that trench: what an epic task! I wonder if you could find “self cover” buckles and cover it with burgundy fabric or the bias binding? Otherwise, adjust the pattern so you can use buttons instead of a buckle so everything matches? So annoying not being able to find what you want. Great call on the pink side of the lining - it will look amazing!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Belinda don't fret!! 😘😘 Good news is I found some vintage buckles just after I posted the video, so hopefully will be able to share what they look like in my next video... Fingers crossed! 😍
      The lining is precious, and I even have 40cm left for a pair of pockets and waistband for some trousers!!! 💖💕

  • @pollydolly9723
    @pollydolly9723 3 года назад +1

    That dress is gorgeous on you! I will look for burgundy buckles here in Canada, shall I?

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Polly thank you! You're an angel! 😍💜 At this point I'd be happy with those buckles shipped from Canada 🤣 I'm looking for 50mm/2in height of on the inside of the buckle with the a separator in a middle, no prong.. they can be square or round or any shape at all.. think you'd only find them in an actual shop as I've already been through everything on the internet ❤️💖

    • @pollydolly9723
      @pollydolly9723 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids I sent you a link via IG. Let me know. If not, I will keep looking.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      I just got it.. gorgeous and the perfect colour.. not tall enough 😭😭😭😘

    • @karenlowes7802
      @karenlowes7802 3 года назад +1

      If all else fails, could you consider finding the right buckle and spray painting it burgundy? Your dress is so lovely!

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you so much, Karen! 😍❤️ I think I actually found something!! 💜💖💕

  • @bluegrassdreams2seams510
    @bluegrassdreams2seams510 3 года назад +1

    Your trench coat will be lovely! What about buttons? Will you match to coat or piping?
    I’m interested in seeing that dress made out of the snake skin floral. Interesting fabric! So, the three patterns you showed, not trench coat, but other three are not available in English?
    BTW: this was my first write.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад +1

      Hi Cheryl, thank you for saying hello! 😘🥰
      I showed the buttons briefly, they are burgundy colour as well.. and I've just ordered the buckles from eBay, so fingers crossed they come as described!
      The patterns I showed, the links should be in the description box under the video. This particular trench is a marathon in Russian but they do have another trench translated to English, check their website! The instructions are the best ever btw! 💖😍

    • @bluegrassdreams2seams510
      @bluegrassdreams2seams510 3 года назад +1

      @@Sloths.and.Orchids BTW, I loved your burgundy sweater! I can’t believe it’s cool enough for a sweater in parts of our world already. Here at my home it’s nice fall temps, but over the weekend it was hot and somewhat sticky.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Ha ha thank you Cheryl 😜😘 it's milder again now but it was pretty chilly that day.. I swapped all my summer clothes with winter clothes. It only takes one of those days... And the ugly cardigan is out before you know it! 🤩😜💕

  • @marykelz4851
    @marykelz4851 3 года назад +1

    What about pale grey buckles?

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Yes I had that idea as well, bit it would have to have been looking in person with the offcut of the fabric... I've just ordered the burgundy buckles, let's hope they arrive looking as described! 😜😘

  • @viddy8379
    @viddy8379 3 года назад

    How did you turn the long ties through please. Love the sparkly dress material.

    • @Sloths.and.Orchids
      @Sloths.and.Orchids  3 года назад

      Thank you!!! 💖 I always use my Prym loop turner, I'm sure Hemline has one too. Couldn't be without it! 🥰😍