I would highly encourage you (and every sewist) to make a muslin prior to cutting into your fashion fabric. Buy some cheap muslin on a bolt and use it to make a basic mockup. All of the fit issues will be apparent. All of the mistakes the pattern company has made will be apparent. You don’t have to make the entire dress, just the bodice and one sleeve. Use long stitches. This is such a time saver in the end. And also saves disappointment, frustration, and losing a beautiful fabric to a bad pattern. Your dress is lovely. I hope you make more. I have this pattern already. Now I’m inspired to sew it up with your helpful tips in mind. Cheers!
Thank you! Yes I am at that stage now that making a muslin is a must before cutting into the really good stuff (some fabric I’m ok with experimenting with). I’m partially making up a vogue dress this weekend - just the top and waist section - to make sure it fits as I need as I can’t replace the fabric if I stuff it up! 😁
I find it unaffordable to make a toile! But you could pick up something from the op shop or an old bed sheet and use that, but time is at. a Premium and barely get time to sew! I love the little signs you have in front of your machine! I don’t of tell people I sew my dresses, because you know what the next question will be???
So frustrating -I agree with you in relation to not being able to access the finished garment measurements until you buy the pattern so you can find into the paper. Loving some of the indie patterns because they do supply the finished garment measurements.
I made this dress without proper knowledge of 'ease' and the finished product was a HUGE dress that I couldn't wear. So thanks for bring that up. Makes a huge difference once you know about it.
I really enjoy your vlogs for many reasons, they are informative and fun, a great combination . I have the Butterick 6705 pattern but have shied away from making it as I’m nervous when it comes to making fitted garments !!! I will definitely look at the video you recommended ......I'm a fairly new sewist and refer to You tube constantly ( especially Karina at Lifting Pins and Needles who is an excellent "teacher" ). As for further vlogs, I always enjoy ones such as todays, as I said earlier, vlogs that are both informative and fun. I think you have got it just right .
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them. This is the most fitted garment I have made so far so was nervous myself. So was annoyed when I clocked it was coming up too big. I think knowing the minimum ease requirements for each of the 3 key body measurement points really helps know what size to pick… so long as you can find the dang finished garment measurements!!!! 😜
Me too. I have fabric to make it up but don't dare start. I don't usually make or wear fitted garments. I was nervous this dress would be tight and constraining - evidently not! :)
@@RipperSeamsYes, I love how they like to hide these. Very helpful when you have to select the right size group. You can't open up the pattern sheets in a shop to find them.
The lack of info on the outside of Big4 patterns stops me buying them. They need to get with the times in my view- although some of the later ones are getting better. Great vlogs and huge congrats on 1.5k subscribers 😊. Lynne
Thanks Lynne! I agree that they need to have a word to themselves and listen to what sewists want / need. I’m going to persevere as there are some lovely patterns out there. Just glad I’m learning how to navigate the pitfalls with them.
I love what you make and your videos are awesome. I have a few questions. Why did you move to the UK and which fabric store from the UK do you frequent the most? I would love to visit the fabric stores there. They sound amazing. Love your videos. Congrats on your 1500subs.🎉🎉
What a joy to see a link to Marcy Hariell's video mentioned here. I've done more research/video watching than I've done sewing since I decided I was going to learn. I have tip-toed very, very slowly towards garment sewing, and most of my learning to sew projects have been more in the realm of crafts and accessories--things like placemats, totes, hats, etc. Anyway, I love Marcy's videos and you-can-do-this energy, even if I've been a bit hesitant to start my own garment-making journey. It's been a while since I've watched anything from her, so the reminder was great. I'm making the first garment for myself sometime in the next few weeks. That's the plan, anyway, so perfect timing for taking in your positive attitude (loved the bit about how you've grown from past you to current you in the way you feel about your confidence and skill level) and to get a dose of Marcy. Your dress turned out beautifully, and looks great on you. Love your backyard catwalks. 🙂
I hope you enjoy your first garment make. Don’t forget, the goal is not to make it perfect, but to enjoy what you’re doing and learn from it… that my thought process anyway ☺️
@@RipperSeams Totally agree. I think I'm fairly realistic in my expectations, and will just do my best to understand what I'm doing and why. Thanks so much 🙂
I think pattern companies should use photos of dress fitting model as per models size so we can see what finish to expect. I think that would make them much better at drafting patterns that fit us without needing to be a Sherlock Holmes!
Hehe… I told my husband that if the model on the front of the pattern envelope turned around we would see a bunch of pegs up the back to bring it all in 🤣
Fitting and pattern sizes are the biggest headache I find in sewing so I sympathise. You did a good job finding out the facts 👍 as for your Q&A I'd definitely like to know how you came to live in the UK. But also what prompted you to start sewing 🧵?. I also love the backyard catwalk.
Thank you! 😊 The big 4 have such lovely design ideas it would be so valuable if they focused more on the instructions and fit to make them more appealing to a wider audience. The last few I have made have actually been really good… just this dress spoiling my good run. But it still ended up great so not mad 😜
I like those Pattern Emporium shorts. I think I’ll get that pattern, thanks. I agree that fabric choice to matching to patterns is key. I made great garments in the wrong fabric .
Hehe… truth be told, pouncing was done with this fabric! Long story but it was 2am in the morning when I saw this and purchased straight away (very not me)… mainly because I always miss out on what I want from Beyond The Pink Door… not this time!!! Thanks for watching ☺️
Thanks! Loving the learning process and given we are all different body shapes I would expect a bit of adjusting to be needed. Just happy to know enough now to reduce that as much as possible going forward ☺️
Love your dress Kate. Good luck with the trousers too. I suspect once you've nailed the fit, you'll make lots more. Cupro is not a fabric I've ever sewn with, so I'll be watching to see the finished trousers. Glad you are enjoying your channel because it comes across 😀. I am interested to find out hoe you ended up living in England and which part of the country are you in?
Thanks for the question… it’s on the list! I’m feeling good about the trousers. They will be sewn up this weekend so will soon see how we get on. The cupro is new for me too. It feels really nice so fingers crossed I get the fit right.
I made B6705 out of double gauze, the same view as you, sort of. I made the mistake of using a pale peachy pink fabric, which was too light for me, and the front bodice looked terrible with that much of that colour near my face. So I swapped out the front bodice for a faux wrap front bodice of a different dress pattern and was much happier with it. I also made it 2 full sizes smaller than the pattern said I required, partially because there is so much ease in that pattern, and partially because I was using double gauze, which stretches out when you wear it. I really like the dress with the modifications I made and would probably make it again in a deeper colour that suits me better, without swapping out the front of the bodice,but I would likely still make it 2 sizes smaller because it is still a bit big in the double gauze, so would likely be perfect in a different fabric likea viscose.
Ooh… that sounds amazing!! I’m a bit shy of double gauze given its ability to ‘grow’… not good for the crotch area of trousers I’ve found out!! Love how you hacked your dress to success though. I’m going to make this one again in the 14 as interested to see how it fits when the sizing is correct all over.
That is a big goal of mine. Would love to freehand my own makes but not confident to do that yet. Learning as much as possible to get to that point. Loving the process ☺️
I would highly encourage you (and every sewist) to make a muslin prior to cutting into your fashion fabric. Buy some cheap muslin on a bolt and use it to make a basic mockup. All of the fit issues will be apparent. All of the mistakes the pattern company has made will be apparent. You don’t have to make the entire dress, just the bodice and one sleeve. Use long stitches. This is such a time saver in the end. And also saves disappointment, frustration, and losing a beautiful fabric to a bad pattern. Your dress is lovely. I hope you make more. I have this pattern already. Now I’m inspired to sew it up with your helpful tips in mind. Cheers!
Thank you! Yes I am at that stage now that making a muslin is a must before cutting into the really good stuff (some fabric I’m ok with experimenting with). I’m partially making up a vogue dress this weekend - just the top and waist section - to make sure it fits as I need as I can’t replace the fabric if I stuff it up! 😁
I enjoy your videos-I prefer to watch: Fabric hauls and the patterns you intend to use with them, pattern and fabric reviews!
Awesome! Well my latest video should be right up your ally 😊
I find it unaffordable to make a toile! But you could pick up something from the op shop or an old bed sheet and use that, but time is at. a Premium and barely get time to sew! I love the little signs you have in front of your machine! I don’t of tell people I sew my dresses, because you know what the next question will be???
So frustrating -I agree with you in relation to not being able to access the finished garment measurements until you buy the pattern so you can find into the paper. Loving some of the indie patterns because they do supply the finished garment measurements.
I just love and look forward to your backyard catwalks. It really gives a really good picture of the fit ❤❤
Thank you! I love it too as I get to see the back properly 😁
Lovely vlog, funny, informative and certainly keep up the good work. Look forward to your next one 🎉🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
I made this dress without proper knowledge of 'ease' and the finished product was a HUGE dress that I couldn't wear. So thanks for bring that up. Makes a huge difference once you know about it.
I really enjoy your vlogs for many reasons, they are informative and fun, a great combination .
I have the Butterick 6705 pattern but have shied away from making it as I’m nervous when it comes to making fitted garments !!!
I will definitely look at the video you recommended ......I'm a fairly new sewist and refer to You tube constantly ( especially Karina at Lifting Pins and Needles who is an excellent "teacher" ).
As for further vlogs, I always enjoy ones such as todays, as I said earlier, vlogs that are both informative and fun. I think you have got it just right .
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them. This is the most fitted garment I have made so far so was nervous myself. So was annoyed when I clocked it was coming up too big. I think knowing the minimum ease requirements for each of the 3 key body measurement points really helps know what size to pick… so long as you can find the dang finished garment measurements!!!! 😜
Me too. I have fabric to make it up but don't dare start. I don't usually make or wear fitted garments. I was nervous this dress would be tight and constraining - evidently not! :)
@@RipperSeamsYes, I love how they like to hide these. Very helpful when you have to select the right size group. You can't open up the pattern sheets in a shop to find them.
Thanks for the share ❤, I have this very beautiful pattern as well in my stash & ❤ it
It’s definitely one I’ll be making again ☺️
The fabric on Barbara is pretty. Love how the monkey in the pattern brings some fun to it.
I would not have bought this fabric if it didn’t have the monkey!! 😜
The lack of info on the outside of Big4 patterns stops me buying them. They need to get with the times in my view- although some of the later ones are getting better. Great vlogs and huge congrats on 1.5k subscribers 😊. Lynne
Thanks Lynne! I agree that they need to have a word to themselves and listen to what sewists want / need. I’m going to persevere as there are some lovely patterns out there. Just glad I’m learning how to navigate the pitfalls with them.
I love what you make and your videos are awesome. I have a few questions. Why did you move to the UK and which fabric store from the UK do you frequent the most? I would love to visit the fabric stores there. They sound amazing. Love your videos. Congrats on your 1500subs.🎉🎉
Thanks… and great questions. They’re on the list! ☺️
What a joy to see a link to Marcy Hariell's video mentioned here. I've done more research/video watching than I've done sewing since I decided I was going to learn. I have tip-toed very, very slowly towards garment sewing, and most of my learning to sew projects have been more in the realm of crafts and accessories--things like placemats, totes, hats, etc. Anyway, I love Marcy's videos and you-can-do-this energy, even if I've been a bit hesitant to start my own garment-making journey. It's been a while since I've watched anything from her, so the reminder was great. I'm making the first garment for myself sometime in the next few weeks. That's the plan, anyway, so perfect timing for taking in your positive attitude (loved the bit about how you've grown from past you to current you in the way you feel about your confidence and skill level) and to get a dose of Marcy.
Your dress turned out beautifully, and looks great on you. Love your backyard catwalks. 🙂
I hope you enjoy your first garment make. Don’t forget, the goal is not to make it perfect, but to enjoy what you’re doing and learn from it… that my thought process anyway ☺️
@@RipperSeams Totally agree. I think I'm fairly realistic in my expectations, and will just do my best to understand what I'm doing and why. Thanks so much 🙂
I think pattern companies should use photos of dress fitting model as per models size so we can see what finish to expect. I think that would make them much better at drafting patterns that fit us without needing to be a Sherlock Holmes!
Hehe… I told my husband that if the model on the front of the pattern envelope turned around we would see a bunch of pegs up the back to bring it all in 🤣
Fitting and pattern sizes are the biggest headache I find in sewing so I sympathise. You did a good job finding out the facts 👍 as for your Q&A I'd definitely like to know how you came to live in the UK. But also what prompted you to start sewing 🧵?. I also love the backyard catwalk.
Thank you! 😊 The big 4 have such lovely design ideas it would be so valuable if they focused more on the instructions and fit to make them more appealing to a wider audience. The last few I have made have actually been really good… just this dress spoiling my good run. But it still ended up great so not mad 😜
Great video as always❤
Thank you!! ☺️
Love this dress I think you nailed the fitting issues and it looks lovely x
Thank you! I’m pretty pleased I was able to turn it around ☺️
I like those Pattern Emporium shorts. I think I’ll get that pattern, thanks. I agree that fabric choice to matching to patterns is key. I made great garments in the wrong fabric .
They look fab, don’t they! I love that they look like they could be a skirt. I almost cut them out yesterday but was just short of fabric 🤦🏼♀️
Your dress looks great. The fabric on Barbara is stunning. Happy sewing. Not sewing at the moment. Paint pouring instead.❤
Thank you! 😊 The paint pouring sounds fun. Might try that with my daughter in the summer holidays.
I really enjoy your content, fun and informative 🎉
Glad you enjoy it! ☺️
I have never seen that Lady McElroy fabric. I’d pounce if I saw that in the local online stores in NZ. Enjoy your ratings of patterns especially.
Hehe… truth be told, pouncing was done with this fabric! Long story but it was 2am in the morning when I saw this and purchased straight away (very not me)… mainly because I always miss out on what I want from Beyond The Pink Door… not this time!!! Thanks for watching ☺️
Another fab vlog Kate. I love your backyard catwalk, so much fun. Took me ages to get fit right, still making the odd mistake now. 😊
Thanks! Loving the learning process and given we are all different body shapes I would expect a bit of adjusting to be needed. Just happy to know enough now to reduce that as much as possible going forward ☺️
@@RipperSeams have a watch of nancy zieman, they are old videos on RUclips but I've found them useful x
Love your dress Kate. Good luck with the trousers too. I suspect once you've nailed the fit, you'll make lots more. Cupro is not a fabric I've ever sewn with, so I'll be watching to see the finished trousers.
Glad you are enjoying your channel because it comes across 😀.
I am interested to find out hoe you ended up living in England and which part of the country are you in?
Thanks for the question… it’s on the list! I’m feeling good about the trousers. They will be sewn up this weekend so will soon see how we get on. The cupro is new for me too. It feels really nice so fingers crossed I get the fit right.
I made B6705 out of double gauze, the same view as you, sort of. I made the mistake of using a pale peachy pink fabric, which was too light for me, and the front bodice looked terrible with that much of that colour near my face. So I swapped out the front bodice for a faux wrap front bodice of a different dress pattern and was much happier with it. I also made it 2 full sizes smaller than the pattern said I required, partially because there is so much ease in that pattern, and partially because I was using double gauze, which stretches out when you wear it. I really like the dress with the modifications I made and would probably make it again in a deeper colour that suits me better, without swapping out the front of the bodice,but I would likely still make it 2 sizes smaller because it is still a bit big in the double gauze, so would likely be perfect in a different fabric likea viscose.
Ooh… that sounds amazing!! I’m a bit shy of double gauze given its ability to ‘grow’… not good for the crotch area of trousers I’ve found out!! Love how you hacked your dress to success though. I’m going to make this one again in the 14 as interested to see how it fits when the sizing is correct all over.
Do u put notes inside your pattern to remind you next time you want to make it? And what side is used?
Barbara looks so pretty with the drape can't you make it to a dress with out a pattern?
That is a big goal of mine. Would love to freehand my own makes but not confident to do that yet. Learning as much as possible to get to that point. Loving the process ☺️
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Measure the pattern pieces.
Yep… this is now on my radar for future makes ☺️