I love the fabric and your total remake of this fabric is so beautiful and lovely on you. I am 76 yrs. young and I have been sewing since age 10, taught by my Grandmother. I am glad to see sewing of clothes has come back and taken up with young folks such as yourself. Keep sewing and be happy.
Dear Gemma, I agree, making things by your self and for your self..is so satisfying...I grew up with a perfect mom (and dad ;))...in a wonderful family in the 60/70s in Germany. At christmas time..my mom would sew and knitt little tiny doll-clothes for my sisters and my dolls.. but she must have done those at night..cause we never saw her knitting or sewing those...it was awesome and mystical for us...like magic. Later when we were young women, she knitted jumpers for us..really wonderful ones..she knitted extremely evenly..till this day I am in awe..of what she created for us all (two girls, a boy and a loving dad) with her creative talent . I picked up crotcheting as a favourite creative endeavor...and in the coming years I crotcheted curtains and lace collars for jumpers and cushions ..duvets...and I created the patterns myself..just like Steph does here...I think it is important to find something that really gives you JOY pursuing...Cause out of this joy there can only come somthing good and beautiful..and then..if you want..you can share it with others..and also give others joy...this is what I call..a socalled "angels-spiral"...Joy begets Joy begets Joy...and Joy is Love... :) I guess it is the spirit of this channel..of Stephs..that keeps me sitting here and enjoy watching her videos of creation and all the comments of these lovely likeminded people here So, yes dear Gemma, your advice to Steph is right for me as well. However, as I definitely cannot sew AT ALL, I altered your advice a bit into: "Keep doing sth that gives you JOY and be happy ! After that..life itself becomes EASY really ... ;) lots of love wherever you are Seleina (Germany )
Hi from Canada… you randomly came up on my feed when I asked for sewing.. I thought good to know where you video is going … you are a delight, your videos are WELL made… voice over having a mic was perfect .. I am 63 yr old now sewing for my granddaughters.. I went to Ryerson in Toronto, a design school 41 years ago .. oh wow time went by fast… I can sew.. but watching you sew has upped my game …but what I love about your videos is your explanation of working through your process.. I am now going to go back through what you have already posted and look forward to what you will do next ..
No way that isn’t a Marimekko fabric, I thought when I saw the thumbnail. Cool that I guessed correctly! I am happy that you transformed the muumuu ( or mu’umu’u) now that I read the history of it. Introduced to Hawaii by Protestant missionaries to cover up as much skin as possible, I find it to be a repressive and colonial garment with negative connotations. Your design takes the power back and is very elegant. Thank you for sharing your project and process! 🧵🪡
🩷💛🩷Girl, you’ve got style with those circles and French seams! New follower now. I particularly love matching the circles in the waistband. I would take pains to do that, too! So worth it!!!
This turned out darling! What a great way to repurpose and I love that you know yourself so well, both about what you’d wear more and how you need to get through projects. Your set rocks!
I recently made an elastic at the back only skirt that seems to slip with wearing, the ties is an excellent solution. I'm gonna try that. Thanks for the idea!
Oh, just rediscovered yards of that fabric but in blue in one of my bins, think I was going to cover some walls in my sewing room with it. Hope watching this inspires me to actually make something with it (wall idea went bye because of the heaviness of the fabric)
you could make your button holes longer, just not shorter, once cut - all you need to do is restitch a longer button hole over the spot of your original. Take the orig thread out or no, depends on how thick you went. The area that WAS the end of your button hole will be covered by your new stitching and subsequent cutting inside the button hole,
Amazing set, good job!! So happy I found your channel. May I suggest some tiny darts on the sides of the collar to make it fit perfectly? Either way it looks fantastic!!
That fabric would be impossible to resist! So glad you found a beautiful use for it. Thank you for the French Seam Instructions. I love the finished look of french seams, but hate the bulk where seams cross and overlap. How do you know when french seams are the right choice?
I usually do French seams if I think there's a chance the seam might be seen while wearing, or if it's tricky fabric that won't hold up to overlocking.
french seam question: I was enthusiast about it when I first herad about it. I then did one on a sleeve shoulde rseam and that turned out bad (linen), it was just bulky in the wriong way. DO you do them on shoulder seams too??? I had to change the garment eventually
Yes I do them on all sorts of seams. Maybe if it's too bulky I would trim the layers so they're staggered to reduce the bulk. I did this when I made my quilted jacket since there were a lot of layers to bind. I hope that makes sense!!
I mean, what you did with the dress is cute, but can skinny people please stop taking the few cute plus size dresses and making them into non-plus size dresses?PLZKTHNX
@flaming6 I appreciate the comment and I totally agree with you. I don't thrift large items intentionally. You'll notice that this dress is size XS when I show a close up of the tag (a little hard to see at 0:41 but it is XS). Elements of the original dress like the fit across the shoulders might not have worked on a larger body, the rest does have an oversized shape. I hope that clarifies the starting point and I always keep to my size range when thrifting because I am fully aware of the issues about availability of larger sizing.
You don't sound 100% Australian to me. You sound more British with a mix of Australian and a hint of American. I enjoyed your video. You have a very kind, relaxing personality. Thank you. Your outfit is very cute!
@@WelcomeToSteph Originally, the Uk, but I came to the states when I was 3 and I have lived in California for 44 years. I am 66 years old right now. I do however have a 28 year old brother who lives in Brisbane (we have different mothers) So all three accents have been part of my life.
Oh wow yes you must have an ear for the different accents. Often people say I sound a bit British, but honestly my accent is what most Australians sound like. I've lived here all my life except a few long trips overseas.
@@WelcomeToSteph oh that makes more sense🙏🏼 But the French must have devised it in the first place...they certainly made some incredible dresses..plus their lacemaking legacy😊.
this came up in my feed, great job. the top front of the garment would have looked a bit better if the darts had been sewed in between the pink circles, instead of where you put them, messed up the line of the circles
I love the fabric and your total remake of this fabric is so beautiful and lovely on you. I am 76 yrs. young and I have been sewing since age 10, taught by my Grandmother. I am glad to see sewing of clothes has come back and taken up with young folks such as yourself. Keep sewing and be happy.
Oh thank you so much Gemma! Sewing is such a great skill to have - how lucky we are to have had our teachers.
I agree! It's so good to see young people sewing!
Dear Gemma, I agree, making things by your self and for your self..is so satisfying...I grew up with a perfect mom (and dad ;))...in a wonderful family in the 60/70s in Germany. At christmas time..my mom would sew and knitt little tiny doll-clothes for my sisters and my dolls.. but she must have done those at night..cause we never saw her knitting or sewing those...it was awesome and mystical for us...like magic. Later when we were young women, she knitted jumpers for us..really wonderful ones..she knitted extremely evenly..till this day I am in awe..of what she created for us all (two girls, a boy and a loving dad) with her creative talent . I picked up crotcheting as a favourite creative endeavor...and in the coming years I crotcheted curtains and lace collars for jumpers and cushions ..duvets...and I created the patterns myself..just like Steph does here...I think it is important to find something that really gives you JOY pursuing...Cause out of this joy there can only come somthing good and beautiful..and then..if you want..you can share it with others..and also give others joy...this is what I call..a socalled "angels-spiral"...Joy begets Joy begets Joy...and Joy is Love... :) I guess it is the spirit of this channel..of Stephs..that keeps me sitting here and enjoy watching her videos of creation and all the comments of these lovely likeminded people here So, yes dear Gemma, your advice to Steph is right for me as well. However, as I definitely cannot sew AT ALL, I altered your advice a bit into: "Keep doing sth that gives you JOY and be happy ! After that..life itself becomes EASY really ... ;) lots of love wherever you are Seleina (Germany )
Hi from Canada… you randomly came up on my feed when I asked for sewing.. I thought good to know where you video is going … you are a delight, your videos are WELL made… voice over having a mic was perfect .. I am 63 yr old now sewing for my granddaughters.. I went to Ryerson in Toronto, a design school 41 years ago .. oh wow time went by fast… I can sew.. but watching you sew has upped my game …but what I love about your videos is your explanation of working through your process.. I am now going to go back through what you have already posted and look forward to what you will do next ..
Oh thank you so much Diane! Comments like these really bring a big smile to my face. I love reading everyone's sewing stories ❤️
You made it look really easy, can't wait to try.
Holy smokes what a transformation! I love the finished product way more than the original. Well done!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it!!
I suggest and love cover buttons, they disappear in the garment and match perfectly!
Encased (French) seaming adds a lot of durability and a very nice looking garment finish. I highly recommend it!
Hi Steph, another Aussie sewer here who’s so excited to find your channel and just love your style and sense of humour.
Oh thank you!
How cool that you found the Marimekko dress. Love what you did with it.
You are so much fun to watch!!
I LOVE Marimekko! You did a fabulous+ job!! 👏🏽 Cheers!
Thanks so much!
No way that isn’t a Marimekko fabric, I thought when I saw the thumbnail. Cool that I guessed correctly!
I am happy that you transformed the muumuu ( or mu’umu’u) now that I read the history of it. Introduced to Hawaii by Protestant missionaries to cover up as much skin as possible, I find it to be a repressive and colonial garment with negative connotations. Your design takes the power back and is very elegant. Thank you for sharing your project and process! 🧵🪡
I haven’t watched yet, BUT!!!!! You found a in a Marimekko in a thrift store!!!??? That’s my DREAM!
It was a fancy thrift store, but yes!
It turned out so SO cute! Well done! I just got my first sewing machine and am very inspired by your project. Please keep sharing :D
Looks great! I reckon rustic wood - look buttons could work. Sew them on with bright pink thread to make them a feature.
That's a great idea!!
I really love your transformation of this dress now ensemble! Beautiful sewing skills.
Thank you so much!
FUN AND FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such talent!!!!!!! xxx
🩷💛🩷Girl, you’ve got style with those circles and French seams! New follower now.
I particularly love matching the circles in the waistband. I would take pains to do that, too! So worth it!!!
Oh thank you so much Karen!
Lovely use of some amazing fabric, great matching job!
This turned out darling! What a great way to repurpose and I love that you know yourself so well, both about what you’d wear more and how you need to get through projects. Your set rocks!
Thank you so much!!
Darling skirt and top!
I recently made an elastic at the back only skirt that seems to slip with wearing, the ties is an excellent solution. I'm gonna try that. Thanks for the idea!
Oh yes have a go! The belt loops were essential with the tie as well.
awsoe outcome, beautiful
Stephanie it's gorgeous!
Thank you!
Oh, just rediscovered yards of that fabric but in blue in one of my bins, think I was going to cover some walls in my sewing room with it. Hope watching this inspires me to actually make something with it (wall idea went bye because of the heaviness of the fabric)
I find a scroll throughout pinterest usually gives me some ideas as well.
you could make your button holes longer, just not shorter, once cut - all you need to do is restitch a longer button hole over the spot of your original. Take the orig thread out or no, depends on how thick you went. The area that WAS the end of your button hole will be covered by your new stitching and subsequent cutting inside the button hole,
Amazing set, good job!! So happy I found your channel.
May I suggest some tiny darts on the sides of the collar to make it fit perfectly?
Either way it looks fantastic!!
Yes I was thinking the same - thanks for the tip!
I have this exact muumuu in my wardrobe!! I've been umming and ahhing about what to do with it!
It's a sign...
That fabric would be impossible to resist! So glad you found a beautiful use for it. Thank you for the French Seam Instructions. I love the finished look of french seams, but hate the bulk where seams cross and overlap. How do you know when french seams are the right choice?
I usually do French seams if I think there's a chance the seam might be seen while wearing, or if it's tricky fabric that won't hold up to overlocking.
Love love love - thank you
Thank you 💕 struggling a bit lately so your comment means a lot. Thanks for watching.
Lovely!
Thank you!
Super transformation ❤
Thank you for watching. Glad you like it 🤸🏼
I love❤❤❤ this 2 piece dress 👗 beautiful
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Thanks so much 😊
french seam question: I was enthusiast about it when I first herad about it. I then did one on a sleeve shoulde rseam and that turned out bad (linen), it was just bulky in the wriong way. DO you do them on shoulder seams too??? I had to change the garment eventually
Yes I do them on all sorts of seams. Maybe if it's too bulky I would trim the layers so they're staggered to reduce the bulk. I did this when I made my quilted jacket since there were a lot of layers to bind. I hope that makes sense!!
@@WelcomeToSteph it does! I will try trimming more in the future! thank you for the quick answer!
It's stunning 😮 Happy holidays ❤
Thank you!
I mean, what you did with the dress is cute, but can skinny people please stop taking the few cute plus size dresses and making them into non-plus size dresses?PLZKTHNX
@flaming6 I appreciate the comment and I totally agree with you. I don't thrift large items intentionally. You'll notice that this dress is size XS when I show a close up of the tag (a little hard to see at 0:41 but it is XS). Elements of the original dress like the fit across the shoulders might not have worked on a larger body, the rest does have an oversized shape. I hope that clarifies the starting point and I always keep to my size range when thrifting because I am fully aware of the issues about availability of larger sizing.
In South Africawe also have Christmas in summer
Great to have another southern hemispherian here!!
I automatically in my head said wrong sides together😂
Do you live fabric covered buttons?
#Kudos - You look amazing in your design and your skills are most impressive. Hope you had a fun Christmas
You don't sound 100% Australian to me. You sound more British with a mix of Australian and a hint of American. I enjoyed your video. You have a very kind, relaxing personality. Thank you. Your outfit is very cute!
Thanks! Where are you from?
@@WelcomeToSteph Originally, the Uk, but I came to the states when I was 3 and I have lived in California for 44 years. I am 66 years old right now. I do however have a 28 year old brother who lives in Brisbane (we have different mothers) So all three accents have been part of my life.
Oh wow yes you must have an ear for the different accents. Often people say I sound a bit British, but honestly my accent is what most Australians sound like. I've lived here all my life except a few long trips overseas.
@@WelcomeToSteph Maybe you picked up different linguistic sounds because of your travels. 🩷
Maybe 🤷🏼
Excellent😊
Is a French seam a really old technique? Like did they discover this in the 16th-17th century for all those crazy royal dresses at Versailles?
I honestly have no idea. I imagine it was developed a long time ago though to finish raw edges before sewing machines.
@@WelcomeToSteph oh that makes more sense🙏🏼 But the French must have devised it in the first place...they certainly made some incredible dresses..plus their lacemaking legacy😊.
Paint your buttons with pink nail varnish x viola x
I might just do that! Thanks for the idea!
Very nice lady from Australia thanks channel videos,
So nice of you
Gorgeous.....New sub.
Wow
Thanks 😁
💗
❤😊
Brilliant! I wish this heavy 67 year old woman could wear it
New subbie!
Appreciate it 💕🤸🏼
this came up in my feed, great job. the top front of the garment would have looked a bit better if the darts had been sewed in between the pink circles, instead of where you put them, messed up the line of the circles
I get what you're saying, but darts in any place would have affected the circles...
You need so many things to learn about sewing... put the needles opposite, around the neck
Pattern matching.....??
Maybe I mean print matching? Aligning the circles between the top and skirt.
Your video would be so much better without the background music
Thanks for the feedback
I really like the musik ☺️
Thank you 😊
cant get what your saying because of the unessesary music . .
Try with the captions turned on and see if it helps!
Amazing ❤️❤️ i aspire to get to this level 🫶🏻 I’m just at the beginning of my sewing journey, so check back in a year or two lol
You can do it! 🤸🏼