Let's sew a shirt dress | VOGUE 1933 SEW ALONG

[@ZeldaSews]

I'm not an advanced beginner, but I love watching sew alongs.

[@sandybutler8803]

Anita, I've sewn since 1966 so I know what I'm doing. Let me just say that YOU are the best teacher I have come in contact with in all my years. Those who are learning under your guidance will always remember you and what they learned from you. Congratulations my dear.

[@AnitabyDesign]

OH! MY! GOSH! I was born in 1966. This comment has blessed my hear beyond words. Oh, thank you so much. This encourages me. I LOVE to hear from my SEW Sisters who have Advanced sewing knowledge, who believe I'm adding value to the community. Thank you so much for making my heart smile this evening. 💕💕💕

[@debbiehall4155]

Anita, you are such a skilled seamstress. I love watching you, and your camera angles are amazing. I felt like I was the one sewing. So clear and precise. Thank you, I always learn something new.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much for this feedback. I’m really glad to hear that you appreciate my work. 💕

[@schap562]

Very good instructions. I made this pattern over the Labor Day weekend.

[@CupcakeCottage]

Such wonderful instructions and easy to follow along. Thank you!

[@ffinallyfreeatlast]

I am a beginners beginner. I purchased some material last spring and plan to learn to sew with this pattern this fall.

[@sammof7939]

from mrs: Really great tutorial and sew along! This pattern has so many fashion choices for example with leggings, as a light jacket, a dress. looking forward to future videos! I like your instruction style, i get less frustrated and make less mistakes, which is a win in my book.

[@wandagoncalves3049]

Excellent tutorial, you're a very good teacher. I like the way you take time to explain each step. I will try this pattern. I'm so glad that I can sew along with you.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Yaaayyy! This makes me smile. I'm glad to hear you like my teaching style. Have fun sewing your dress.

[@MATHMARILU]

You look gorgeous with that dress. Thank you for sharing.

[@jonjeys7824]

Not only does it look wonderful but you look beautiful in it. I can’t wait till I have time to start sewing again

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@PhaylynMHunt]

Ms. Anita, awesome job! Nice selection, madly impressed with the sleeves!

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@hopefulfaces1]

Thank you for such an exceptional tutorial! I especially appreciated the top-stitching and hemming tips!!! Your tutorials are the best on this platform!

[@AnitabyDesign]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that and I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. 🤗

[@georgiashelden9440]

I’ll admit that I watch lots of sewing videos and silently criticize the sewing skills. Loved watching this! You are meticulous and made a beautiful garment. I can see the love in what you do, getting the details just right. Now I need to tackle those buttonholes I’ve been putting off.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much for your feedback. I love sharing the details. Now get to sewing those buttonholes.

[@tlt43]

This is such a wonderful, detailed video. I'm going to run right out and get this pattern and maybe even this fabric too. Thank you!

[@AnitabyDesign]

You’re very welcome. ❤

[@alexaelliott2598]

Thank you for the very clear sew along. I enjoyed it very much.

[@AnitabyDesign]

You're very welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed the sew along. 💕

[@eunicehehir6374]

Beautiful and elegant and excellent instructions ❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gladysscott526]

Hi Anita I love this look 👀 it’s very nice. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.🙌🏼🥰😇

[@AnitabyDesign]

You’re very welcome.

[@sewsowforth]

Really great tutorial! Love the fabric that you used. Thanks for sharing your gifts and talents ❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome!

[@deboramoyer119]

Well done, Anita. Thank you!

[@AnitabyDesign]

You're very welcome.

[@edithbaldassarre6973]

Anita, I so enjoy watching your sew alongs, your work is impeccable and so precise and beautifully done, with practice I hope to reach your level. May I ask, what tracing paper you use to transfer your markings. Thank you.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much. Yes, you will definitely improve your skills with practice. I am using tracing paper by Susan Kalje. It’s the absolute best. Here’s the link: susankhalje.com/collections/store/products/waxed-tracing-paper

[@carolsumera9392]

That is so cute! Love the fabric!❤️

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@aggiep0123]

I have my pattern and I just watched the video. Whoo! I don't know about this one but I am going to try! Y'all pray for me!!!❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

😂 You've got me cracking up! I LOVE it! You've GOT this!!! You can do it! Just take your time and break your project up into groups/steps. Don't try to tackle it all in one day. Have fun sewing your shirt/dress.

[@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670]

Anita I was not going to attempt this but you explain it so well that I purchased the pattern and will give it a go lol! Thank you so much for your videos. Keep bringing them Sew Sister! 👏🏼

[@AnitabyDesign]

Yaaayyy! You are so welcome, SEW Sister! You've got this! Have fun sewing your dress.

[@beatricekowalski3282]

Loved the tutorial! You make it look so easy. Thank you for all of your hard work. ❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome!

[@jessicatait2719]

You're a great instructor! I'm now feeling a lot more confident about starting this project. Thank you very much for making this video!!

[@AnitabyDesign]

You're very welcome! Have fun sewing your dress.

[@sandreawhite7534]

Oh My Gosh! I just saw that cutting feature on the serger!!!! I LOVE IT! Fantastic video.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lisastreet8920]

I just found your channel. This tutorial/sew along was the best I have seen. I appreciate your camera angles to get up close to what you are demonstrating. I know that isn’t always easy to do. Your fabric was beautiful. So dramatic, and you look so chic in the shirt/dress.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much.

[@consolw]

Glad I found you, really enjoyed this video. You give such good directions and your sewing is so precise. I have a love/hate relationship with collars but watching you go through the steps has given me the inspiration to have another go. You don’t rush the process and you take the time to press really well which I think is a must to get a professional result. I look forward to watching more of your videos, and have subscribed.👍💕

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciate the detailed tutorial. Yes, precise pressing is crucial for a clean, polished finish.

[@405forJesus]

Thank you for the detailed explanation on the easing part at the collar. I have a project with a collar thats sitting in my sewing closet cause i got stuck at the collar. I am almost 100% confident about tackling a collar.

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad this tutorial was helpful so you can get that project finished.

[@gabrielamendiola2765]

Thank you so much. I very much appreciated it.

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are very welcome

[@yvonnevee1006]

As always you are clear in your instructions and so easy to follow. Thank you Anita you are a blessing ❤❤ What is your serger? At least I took mine out of the box! My goal this winter to learn how to use it! Have a beautiful blessed day ❤❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much. I use the Baby Lock Vibrant Serger. I have an entire video series on how to use it. Here's the link to the playlist. You have a blessed day too. kzbin.info/aero/PLJHwRnWpvYgNoPVuBsNyrYJgTzDltVPqr&si=LExFKlBPXwE6ZjCn

[@miss55704]

Yes!! Just waiting for my pattern. Thanks for the sew along, Ms. Anita 😊

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome!

[@wordsigns7841]

Thanks so much for this step-by-step. I wanted to make it but was a bit intimidated, so glad I found this. Thanks!

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome!

[@ffinallyfreeatlast]

I love your videos. Will you consider doing g a sew along with Very Easy Vogue V9344? Please

[@AnitabyDesign]

I'm so glad you like my videos. I'll take a look at Vogue 9344 to see if it's something I will wear.

[@ffinallyfreeatlast]

@@AnitabyDesign yay!!

[@delilahclaudio8056]

Hi Anita, I love your tutorials. They are so informative and so well detailed it’s like we’re sitting with you sewing I’m inspired to make this dress after seeing your tutorial I love the camera angles. Thank you.

[@AnitabyDesign]

I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy the tutorials. Have fun making your dress and thank you for you kind words. 💕

[@samwebb-myslinski3842]

You did a beautiful job ❤

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@crod4138]

Fantastic sew along! I completed my shirt dress. Loved how it fit my body and I loved the cuffs, however, the shoulder was too big and that made me sad. Not sure how to fix that part.

[@cheri101099]

Such an amazing teacher you are, it is a blessing to have you on here guiding the likes of me who is a visual learning. My one question though, are the facings the interfaced pieces? Thanks for your time & dedication to teaching others such a beautiful skill. God bless

[@AnitabyDesign]

You are so welcome, and I'm very glad to have you here. Ye, the facings are the interfaced pieces. God bless you too.

[@cheri101099]

@@AnitabyDesign 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️🤗

[@Gosewsomething]

Thank you.

[@AnitabyDesign]

You're welcome!

[@g.leegander]

Anita, watching that collar/stand input was really helpful. Some things are really helpful for me to see in action, the finishing, and using these sewing tools. Question: How are your markings so clear? Tracing paper is not clear enough for me, regardless of color.

[@AnitabyDesign]

I'm glad you find the video helpful. I'm using a tracing paper by Susan Khalje. It's the only one I've found that transfers darker markings. Here's the link: susankhalje.com/collections/store/products/waxed-tracing-paper

[@alindaramos2867]

Which sewing machine you are using? Did it come with the plate I see on the screen which has the grid with the numbers on it? Thank you. You are one talented and elegant woman. God bless you!

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much. I’m using the Baby Lock Soprano sewing machine, and yes, it came with the seam guide lines marked on the needle plate.

[@g.leegander]

Yes, noticed that grid plate too, seemed clearer, more legible than mine, better help to keep straight in line.

[@kelleyt3737]

You are such an awesome instructor. What marking pen/ tool did you use to make your fold lines and dots?

[@AnitabyDesign]

I used tracing paper and a tracing wheel. The tracing paper is by Susan Khalje. Here's the link: susankhalje.com/collections/store/products/waxed-tracing-paper

[@debbiehall4155]

Great sew along, what kind of iron are you using? It looks amazing

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you. I'm using the Rowenta Steam Station.

[@kendal4452]

Hi Anita, It would help me if you told me how far from the edge should I do a basing stitch. I think it makes a difference because often the main stitches are 5/8 of an inch so I wonder do I stay inside of it. I try to look at your machine to get an idea but it's hard to see sometimes.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Hi Kendal. A basting stitch is sewn along the seam line. If your seam allowance is 5/8", then baste stitch 5/8" from the raw edge. If your seam allowance is 3/8", then baste stitch 3/8" from the raw edge. As mentioned in the beginning of the video, this sew along is for Advanced Beginners, therefore I assume that those following along already know how to perform a basting stitch. In the future, if you're not clear on how to perform a step while following one of my sew alongs, check out the instruction sheet that comes with the pattern. They have a list of definitions to explain some sewing terms that are mentioned. I hope that helps.

[@kendal4452]

@@AnitabyDesign Thank you so much, Much love!! I am so grateful to you for responding to my inquiry. That was so helpful.

[@aleathamonae9357]

Hello Mrs. Anita. Thank you for the tutorial. Would you mind sharing what you use to mark your patterns? I use DRITZ markers and am looking to try something different.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Oh, yes indeed! I recently started using a tracing paper by Susan Khalje. The best there is out there. Here's the link: susankhalje.com/collections/store/products/waxed-tracing-paper

[@aleathamonae9357]

@@AnitabyDesign thank you!

[@kathylibby3676]

I suspect the fabric is a rayon Challis/ viscose. If I were pressing, I would reduce the heat and steam. That's just a suggestion. How I enjoy your personal journey, including your sewing skill.

[@AnitabyDesign]

Thank you so much.

[@ac7687]

Random (maybe obvious?) question: how do you position the needle to the right? I have a Soprano as well, and for the "regular" straight stitches I don't have an option for the right. Are you using maybe one of the quilting stitches, like that you would use for piecing? If you could tell me the exact stitch number that positions the needle to the right (since I have the same BL machine) I would be so grateful! Your videos are awesome, as usual!

[@AnitabyDesign]

To change the needle position when you're using a straight stitch, use the STITCH WIDTH selector. The minus sign moves the needle to the left. The plus sign moves the needle to the right. I hope that helps. 💕

[@ac7687]

@@AnitabyDesign This is great, thank you! As obvious as it should have been, for me it wasn't! And one of my biggest "upsets" with my Soprano was that I couldn't freely reposition my needle, which I could in cheaper machines. If only BabyLock was half as helpful as you are! I love their machines, but my experience with their dealers, and especially with their own customer care, have been absolutely horrible. BL has been so, so, so bad for FU on my 2 (bought brand new) machines that I am reconsidering what brand to get for future purchases.

[@ac7687]

and this is even having bought "love of sewing" after care plans on both 😭😭😭

[@AnitabyDesign]

@@ac7687 I learned everything about my machine by going through the owner's manual. I literally sat at my machine with the book and followed the steps to learn how everything worked. It was my first digital machine so I wasn't familiar with all the buttons. I'm really sorry to hear that you've had a bad experience with customer service. I've never heard this from anyone. If your local retailer isn't helping, perhaps you can consider trying a different one (if you haven't already).

[@nicolegibson9771]

Anita did you have to merge sizes on this pattern?

[@AnitabyDesign]

I was able to sew this straight from the envelope with no alterations. That's very rare for me.

[@Lionessasd]

Hi Anita, what pressing cloth do you use? I actually burned a dress I had just sewn 😢😢

[@AnitabyDesign]

Oh NO! I use a 100% cotton cloth by Dritz. I also use cut pieces of cotton fabric scraps.