The dress is beautiful and so carefully made. It brings back happy childhood memories of older family members who wore tulle petticoats to give volume to dresses and skirts. They always wore colour coordinated accessories and to me looked so glamorous. Thank you for your videos they are clear, easy to follow and you explain each step. Kindest regards.
Me too. My mum hand made all her dresses in the 1950's. Sadly in the 1960s they were cut up and made into dresses for my sisters and I. My favourite was a burnt orange one with big white polka dots, that one ended up becoming a dress for me.
My goodness. Absolutely beautiful. I have registered the importance of those couture finishes. I think it really does make a difference. I have also registered a need to start collecting vintage snaps 🧐
Oh no the pockets! Really lovely though and looks so crisp and easy to wear. I agree with taking time to finish some parts with hand sewing, I know it's so tempting to whizz it through a machine but there's something really nice about those person stitches, especially when you know they won't show through to the outer fabric. I just finished hand hemming a circle skirt - although it took forever I wacked on Netflix and watched some TV with a cuppa! Heaven... x
Totally agree, but in my case, I was never taught how to hand sew, so tend to finish everything with the machine, especially hems. The thought of hand sewing a 3-4 yard hem on one of my wife's 50's style skirts would give me nightmares. Fortunately my wife does not mind a machine finished hem 😊
I said it before and I'll say it again, I love this channel. It's such a joy to watch and glad I'm not the only one that has a love for vintage buckles.
I am totally enjoying and, recalling many of my , and my Mother's dresses during the 1950s. Every step of your sewing is well thought out, and beautifully executed. Let's celebrate the 1950s hand plus machine sewn dresses.
What a lovely, authentic outcome of all your hard work! The tip about rotating the snaps (or "poppers") is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️
That explains why I've had to re-attach snaps/poppers on contemporary garments so many times. Next time I'll just replace them with vintage ones so they quit cutting the thread. I hadn't realized that was what's happening. Thanks!
I love the pace of your videos and your precision. I am learning something new with each one. I did have to laugh at the "I selected a few buckles to try" and then show a line of a dozen! I will now have to keep an eye out for vintage buckles, although I have been keeping an eye out for vintage notions because yes, the quality is sooo much better!
Fabulous!! I’ve just discovered you and been binge watching your channel while I crochet. I plan to start making my own clothes and you are inspiring me no end. Thank You Claude
Thank you for a really well made video, and great content. You are good at explaining and teaching, at exactly the right pace for me. Keep at the great content and take good care of yourself!
Yes,,,,I stumbled on your videos while finishing a Butterick 5298 (Retro '46 coat) in a heavy mohair and needed some direction on working the buttonhole. It was so helpful. Then I found that there's someone besides me lost in- and emanoured of--the 30s, 40s, 50s styles ! And I sew them on my old machines,,,,,some VERY old. My next project is an un-printed McCall 7560 c 1939. They can sure be puzzles, but results satisfying.
Seeing you do manual button holes brings back fond memories of my first attempts at sewing a shirt. My sewing machine was a 1960's basic flat bed with no automatic button holler. I must admit that I got so good at doing manual button holes that I've not used the automatic buttonholer on my new machine. I totally agree that French seams is the way to go, such a neat finish. I had the same problem with pockets, ending up with a raw seam on the seam edge. I solved mine by overlooking the pocket fabric before I started to sew the pocket.
I'm like you. I learnt to do manual buttonholes years ago and never realised there was an alternative. I've looked into buying an automatic buttonhole foot for my machine and decided it wasn't worth it!
I hate having to redo or undo things have already sewn, but if it's wrong, you need to do that. It's one of the bonuses of home sewing. Bodice too long, I can shorten it. Bust darts not quite right, move them. You end up with a bespoke garment that fits YOU. Happy sewing.
@@vickieg8791 No I didn't but I hardly wear this dress if I'm honest because I tend to prefer earlier 1930s styles these days. Every time I do wear it though I can never find the pockets!
This video was great. Your voice is very soothing and your narrative was great. My only suggestion would be to stop the guitar music after your intro. It felt distracting. Thanks so much for the great video.
The pin beneath the button when sewing, and alternating the press studs are great tips I haven't come across before. I use vintage metal press studs my mum inherited, so interesting to note about modern ones being more rough. Is there a reason you ironed the skirt seams open flat before closing them to trim and do a French seam? Or was it just habit? 🤔
It is almost impossible to watch this video. My internet keeps snapping and it can take a full minute or more for it to correct. Not leaving the video because I want to, but because of fiddler internet
I so appreciate you sharing the mistakes as well as the wins. I love that when you skipped stitching over the pocket, the music stopped, too! 🤭🤭🤭
Thank you for showing your "oops" moments. This makes me feel soooo much better about my seemingly constant need to unpick and redo. Lovely video!
Mistakes are always part of the process. I leave them in to remind myself that no one is ever perfect 💚
The dress is beautiful and so carefully made. It brings back happy childhood memories of older family members who wore tulle petticoats to give volume to dresses and skirts. They always wore colour coordinated accessories and to me looked so glamorous. Thank you for your videos they are clear, easy to follow and you explain each step. Kindest regards.
Me too. My mum hand made all her dresses in the 1950's. Sadly in the 1960s they were cut up and made into dresses for my sisters and I. My favourite was a burnt orange one with big white polka dots, that one ended up becoming a dress for me.
My goodness. Absolutely beautiful. I have registered the importance of those couture finishes. I think it really does make a difference. I have also registered a need to start collecting vintage snaps 🧐
Wow, absolutely gorgeous. Incredible job! Thank you for taking us along on your journey ☺️
Oh no the pockets! Really lovely though and looks so crisp and easy to wear. I agree with taking time to finish some parts with hand sewing, I know it's so tempting to whizz it through a machine but there's something really nice about those person stitches, especially when you know they won't show through to the outer fabric. I just finished hand hemming a circle skirt - although it took forever I wacked on Netflix and watched some TV with a cuppa! Heaven... x
I agree! I like to listen to audio books or podcasts and sew in bed 😂 it makes it a lot less of a chore 💚
Totally agree, but in my case, I was never taught how to hand sew, so tend to finish everything with the machine, especially hems. The thought of hand sewing a 3-4 yard hem on one of my wife's 50's style skirts would give me nightmares. Fortunately my wife does not mind a machine finished hem 😊
I said it before and I'll say it again, I love this channel. It's such a joy to watch and glad I'm not the only one that has a love for vintage buckles.
Thank you so much!
I am totally enjoying and, recalling many of my , and my Mother's dresses during the 1950s. Every step of your sewing is well thought out, and beautifully executed. Let's celebrate the 1950s hand plus machine sewn dresses.
What a lovely, authentic outcome of all your hard work! The tip about rotating the snaps (or "poppers") is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️
Thanks for watching!
That explains why I've had to re-attach snaps/poppers on contemporary garments so many times. Next time I'll just replace them with vintage ones so they quit cutting the thread. I hadn't realized that was what's happening. Thanks!
You looked just like you were on an old TV show! Amazingly authentic! The pockets... 😂😂😂 are my favorite thing about you. You’re REAL! 😁
You did a really nice job. Your dress is beautiful.
Thanks very much!
I love the pace of your videos and your precision. I am learning something new with each one. I did have to laugh at the "I selected a few buckles to try" and then show a line of a dozen! I will now have to keep an eye out for vintage buckles, although I have been keeping an eye out for vintage notions because yes, the quality is sooo much better!
Yes I am rather a hoarder of buckles! Thanks very much for your kind words 💚
Beautifully made..your workmanship is exquisite
Cute dress 💐
Best wishes from Brazil the dress is amazing beautiful ❤️
Thank you so very much-- especially for a lovely walk down memory lane! Your teaching tutorial has been the very best part of my day.
I really do love this channel, I could watch you all day , but Eddie cockran jamming away really got too me 😂😂 ❤️❤️
Absolutely love this dress! And those polka dots…..fabulous
You rock!!!
Beautiful!
Fabulous!
Love it! I love the 1050's clothes. A by gone time when ladies were still ladies. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Fantastic 🎉
Que lindo vestido, así se vestía mi mamá hermosa. Que recuerdos de fotos amarillas.
Bless you for showing all of these details. You're making me feel better about tackling my project
I love the fabric and this dress is beautiful on you. Thanks for sharing.
Great job 😊
Beautiful 😍
I do shanks on my buttons also. It’s an unnoticeable detail that I like. 👍❤️
What a beautiful dress. Well worth the hard work.
You did a fantastic job with this pattern and your fabric choice, buttons, and belt is great! Your make-up and hairstyle completed the look perfectly!
Thanks very much! 💚
Love this dress and it looks great on you. Besides....swoosh! Couldn't ask for more. 😊
Fabulous!! I’ve just discovered you and been binge watching your channel while I crochet. I plan to start making my own clothes and you are inspiring me no end. Thank You Claude
Thank you for a really well made video, and great content. You are good at explaining and teaching, at exactly the right pace for me. Keep at the great content and take good care of yourself!
Yes,,,,I stumbled on your videos while finishing a Butterick 5298 (Retro '46 coat) in a heavy mohair and needed some direction on working the buttonhole. It was so helpful. Then I found that there's someone besides me lost in- and emanoured of--the 30s, 40s, 50s styles ! And I sew them on my old machines,,,,,some VERY old. My next project is an un-printed McCall 7560 c 1939. They can sure be puzzles, but results satisfying.
I too like the challenge of an unprinted pattern 💚
That is lovely :-)
Omgosh!!! I love it!! It definitely looks authentic! Really nice job. Hope to see you do more i really enjoyed this.
Thanks so much 😊
Seeing you do manual button holes brings back fond memories of my first attempts at sewing a shirt. My sewing machine was a 1960's basic flat bed with no automatic button holler. I must admit that I got so good at doing manual button holes that I've not used the automatic buttonholer on my new machine.
I totally agree that French seams is the way to go, such a neat finish.
I had the same problem with pockets, ending up with a raw seam on the seam edge. I solved mine by overlooking the pocket fabric before I started to sew the pocket.
I'm like you. I learnt to do manual buttonholes years ago and never realised there was an alternative. I've looked into buying an automatic buttonhole foot for my machine and decided it wasn't worth it!
Beautiful dress I love it
Well done! The swoosh is amazing!
I love it. I really enjoyed your video...please keep making more
I will! I've got some more coming soon ☺️
Gorgeous!!!!
I hate having to redo or undo things have already sewn, but if it's wrong, you need to do that. It's one of the bonuses of home sewing. Bodice too long, I can shorten it. Bust darts not quite right, move them. You end up with a bespoke garment that fits YOU. Happy sewing.
I agree as unenjoyable as having to redo things is, I'm usually glad I did 💚
@@RetroClaude So did you fix the pockets? Just curious as it would bug me every time I wore it!
@@vickieg8791 No I didn't but I hardly wear this dress if I'm honest because I tend to prefer earlier 1930s styles these days. Every time I do wear it though I can never find the pockets!
you did a beautiful job
Lovelovelovelovelive this
Really good job!
Love it!!💜💜💜
Que linda, perfeita .🇧🇷
What? You put the bobbin case thread through the hole in the case arm???
Today years old...I never knew! Thank you!
Such a great dress! I love that fabric and your impeccable sewing habits. Sorry about the pockets.😣 You are a joy to watch. Thank you.
This video was great. Your voice is very soothing and your narrative was great. My only suggestion would be to stop the guitar music after your intro. It felt distracting. Thanks so much for the great video.
The pin beneath the button when sewing, and alternating the press studs are great tips I haven't come across before. I use vintage metal press studs my mum inherited, so interesting to note about modern ones being more rough.
Is there a reason you ironed the skirt seams open flat before closing them to trim and do a French seam? Or was it just habit? 🤔
♥️🙆🏿♀️
Love it all except for the background music on a loop. I’d rather listen to sewing machine or even nothing.
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It is almost impossible to watch this video. My internet keeps snapping and it can take a full minute or more for it to correct. Not leaving the video because I want to, but because of fiddler internet