🎄Christmas Sewing Tutorial 🎄 Making a Very Extra Plaid dress and matching jacket

[@bluejay_jay7534]

It’s beautiful!! Side note: I had a friend feed her chickens pumpkin, and she was pleasantly surprised to find a bundle of pumpkin plants scattered across her property after that… A sweet gift from her chickens fertilizer; be on the lookout 😂

[@spaghettiking7312]

The cuteness of this dress has improved the condition of humanity massively.

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

That Barbie Rapunzel paint brush envy was some instant nostalgia. Also, the brown imitation fur complemented your hair so nicely!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

A suggestion is to hand sew in bra strap holders that easily saps closed. Was a feature of many couture and higher end clothes of past. I remember seeing them in my mothers' outfits from the 50s - 70s, along with sweat sheilds.

[@coalsparks]

I wonder if adding some trim at the neckline could bring it in enough to hide the bra straps? A satiny black ribbon or some lace? This really is a cute dress and I’m thrilled with how easily it came together for you!

[@angelmaden1559]

Yes! Lace or a box pleated ribbon! It would be a relatively quick cover.

[@elainebye9090]

Or a narrow linen ruffle.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Hand sewing bra strap holders that snaps close is a better alternative and leaves no room for an accident.

[@VanK782]

That's a really good idea

[@SusieQ3]

You say "full circle skirt, 3xs bigger at the waist and pleated down" I hear *TWIRLY* ✨

[@gerileemakes]

To fix neck line gaping during the drafting stage, use a method called contouring. I found it when making my bodice block. There are lots of videos about it here on KZbin and it is really simple. The finished dress is beautiful! Love the cape/jacket!!

[@kathleenburns7065]

How amazing of your grandmother to keep all that scrap fabric from her cloak. I hope to see you make something from it in the future, I think it would be so cool to see. It would be a neat way to connect the past with the present. Merry Christmas and a blessed new year!

[@jonrockwell6530]

Love how the brown fur complements your hair!! I agree, much better than the white!

[@WayToVibe]

I have so many plaids in my stash, but most of them were bought as remnants so they're less than a yard. That capelet looks perfect to make if I can find two matching less-than-a-yard pieces. And so cute!

[@thundercrrp9931]

You could also try to make them into something patchwork (although good luck with pattern matching)

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I’m so envious! My mother had a very long tartan dress known as her “Christmas dress”. Sadly there was no way it could ever be altered to fit me, and I’ve wanted one similar (but with a fuller skirt) ever since. One day when I can afford that yardage of pure wool tartan I will make one; I definitely want it pure wool as I’m sick of synthetic materials! You ensemble is absolutely gorgeous.

[@MioMyDog]

The jacket+capelet is just too damn cute and amazing, I need to sew one asap!!! I love, love, love capes and have made several for myself, but they're not always practical for my life, so this would be the perfect thing - I still get to wear a cape, but it's more useful in my daily life!

[@devh6168]

I made a quilt last year with scraps from clothes that my mom made int he 70s that she passed on to me in the 90s, along with scraps from clothes I got in India in 89-90. I am totally an unapologetic scrap hoarder 😁😁

[@lisamoya2534]

That dress is gorgeous! Not gonna lie, I’ve also eyed that dress on Shirinatra. This year was also my year to teach myself flat patterning. And it is the most tricky but also rewarding thing ever! (Unsolicited advice coming, ignore if you want!!) I’ve got the pattern book the Closet Historian always talks about and for low necks, it recommends contouring. Haven’t tried it yet to see how it works, but it sounds promising for when I do try something lower!

[@brennerc180]

I should have read more comments before leaving mine-I suggested contouring, too! I love a low neckline and contouring has eliminated gaping.

[@gittevandevelde2208]

I've got the book too, I study fashion at school and it was on our booklist. We learn patterndrafting from a syllabus that takes from that book and a couple other books and classes, but my teachers always recommend it for extras (such as how to do low neckline, as the only low necklines we have done is a cache-coeur/wrap which was covered in our own syllabi) it's indeed a amazing book. Sometimes I just go through it randomly, as it's a lot of info and I always read something new.

[@Hi.i.am.Joy93]

The cape is my favorite part of the whole thing.

[@Betsyschugar]

I've been dreaming of a capelet/jacket combo just like that for nearly two years and I had no idea how to even start patterning it. Thank you for the inspiration and happy holidays!!!

[@taylorlouise3254]

I LOVE the concept of 'low stakes projects' and have been trying to incorporate that into my sewing practice - I like to have several projects on the go - my intensive educational ones and balance them with low stakes ones (palate cleansers ;)) - makes for much more enjoyable sewing!

[@pmclaughlin4111]

I really like the fur trim on the jacket/cape... add bra holder straps to the dress...it's a quick "fix"...you can add two sets-at the shoulder and then in front around armpit level which might help with getting it to lay better without exposing bra straps

[@cemitchell6496]

Your outfit is adorable. The older sewing machine looks just like the one I inherited from my depression Era Grandmother. We also have the baby chair ornament and the sewing machine ornament. Small world. Keep creating!

[@saritshull3909]

If you do ever want to go in and fix this dress you could add princess seam tucks in line with the corners of the neckline. That way you're not cutting it up. Although there may be enough fabric for seam allowance .

[@sorryipanicked3849]

This is amazing, and I love how you're reading "on writing and worldbuilding"

[@amyjanefrater1447]

O that is just so stinkin' cute. Bravo for plaid matching and brown trim. The capelet is brilliant; the shorter length is a more flattering silhouette. And I'm obsessed with your first look with the red skirt and pink sweater. Good job!!

[@kaytiej8311]

The attention to detail in matching the checks certainly pays off in the very professional look. Beautiful project.

[@Ellaodi]

This is INCREDIBLE. LOOOVE the faux fur trim, and im sure your granny would be so proud that her stuff is being used!! I know my grandmother is! (5 kids, 11 grandkids, 5 great grands and im the ONLY one who likes to sew)

[@anonymousperson4214]

The brown fur looks so nice with your hair!

[@oniredudalle]

I really appreciate what you had to say about low-stakes projects! I lose out on a lot of good sewing time just twisting myself up in knots about how I need to do it perfectly for a perfect end product I'll wear for the rest of eternity, when the joy of many projects can be just be what you said- having aha! moments, learning new skills, thinking about what you'd do differently next time. The finished garment is a bonus. AND a lovely stash dress, thanks for sharing 🖤

[@jennieeveleighlamond]

My mum made that exact vintage cape pattern out of yellow silk for her wedding to my dad! I love your dress, you look fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope that you had a happy holiday!

[@unepommeverte17]

I wish I remembered more details from when I took a couple community college sewing classes, but there is a specific adjustment we were shown for if you want to change a high neck pattern to a scoop neck (or presumably any lower neckline). it was very similar to how you might change a dart's position, or combining two darts into one. except at the neck there is no dart, but you cut into the pattern and rotate the excess around so that one of the darts takes care of it...somehow, idk it seemed like magic lol

[@sweatpantgardener]

such a nice dress and surprise caplet!!! Love the hood and cape, I've seen that clasp too and am obsessed!

[@jackiejames4551]

It's a beautiful outfit, and you certainly made use of every bit of that fabric. The baby chicks are all grown up now, they look great. Have a safe and fun filled Holiday Season.

[@lynn858]

Not everyone has a serger, BUT there's also those of us who have one, but use it less than we might because we don't really think to use it for applications like that. I'm so used to seeing costubers show every method *but* serging, it was a moment for me to see how simple of a solution that was - as opposed to trimming back the raw edge of the fabric then stitching down the zipper tape to enclose the raw edge (either prick stitch by hand, or topstich through to the outside). Which would certainly work, but possibly add more rigidity along the zipper than is ideal for that fabric. I'm not sure I've actually seen anyone do it that way, but that's what came to mind.

[@MariahPattie]

following costube, I went through a faze of not wanting to use it. I think I've come to a balance where it is truly the best solution for some needs, and for others it won't be visible and makes no real difference, but definitely saves time. Then there are situations (like serging around the arms eyes) where it saves time but does have a slightly lower-quality outcome and there are probably better solutions

[@roz3n._16]

The cape is adorable!!!

[@XaurianQueen]

I need to consider brown fur more in my fantasy settings....so cozy!

[@zoe1972]

How beautiful. You look so lovely in that dress and cape. You did a fantastic job and I love your hair in ringlets, and straight, and probably any other way you wear it because I love long hair. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@nourelhouda3783]

I'm definitely addicted to your videos, they're therapeutic.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Nice! I love the hooded cape and need to try to make something like that... and the fur was a nice touch too. Thanks for showing your assembly tricks, I'm new to lined garments and it's always nice to see different ways to do it. I'm doing my first foray into plaid pattern matching with some 100% unknown fibre content stuff I got at $6/m cause it was purple plaid and it felt suspiciously like wool... grabbed enough for a couple projects, brought it home, set some on fire... pure wool, near as I can tell (so I went back and bought the rest of the bolt because it calls to me).... so once I was done with my first project using my new princess seam bodice block, I HAD to do something with the wool plaid so I'm making a house coat to wear over my flannel house dresses when my house is too cold. Still not sure if it's going to get a lining or not (I'll probably just fell everything since I love handsewing and find felling seams to be pretty zen) or what I'm doing with the collar, and there's one "piecing is period" spot where the person who cut the bolt previously did not cut it at all straight, but I DID get the horizontal stripes in the pattern to match, and the vertical ones are at least symmetrical, so I'm calling it a win. Now I just need to learn how to use darts and make a bodice block consisting of fewer pieces!!

[@catlova567]

Your explanation of how to draft the cape from the half circle using the bodice underneath solved a mystery I have been struggling with for ages. Lovely dress and keep up the super helpful videos please!

[@shaentei]

Always pleasure to watch your videos❤ Thank you!

[@catreinert818]

I feel like that jacket would look good with your outlander skirt. the contrast between red and forest green will be a nice touch.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Merry Christmas Pattie. I love your outfit. I too have some red tartan fabric and plan to make a very late Victorian walking skirt with it. Ended up buying 8 metres because I am VERY VERY fussy about pattern matching. To go with it, I'm planning an Armistice blouse, in clotted cream lawn and lots of lace. Hopefully, it will be done ready for New Year's Eve. It's not my Clan tartan, but that doesn't matter. I hear Hogmanay has been 'cancelled' in Scotland.😱

[@NerdySillyGirl]

Was that on writing and worldbuilding at the end? 😂 Tim's channel is awesome, it's so cool to see his book in your video haha All sewing projects have their ups and downs, still, the dress is lovely and the jacket is probably my favorite .But it has a cape and a hood so really, it's not surprising. It would be interesting to see wear that dress or the cape in different ways with the rest of your wardrobe. I'm currently starting my own self-made capsule wardrobe and am always curious on how people style their items. Happy holidays to you 😀

[@MariahPattie]

I’ve been wearing the dress with my camel cardigan or a black leather jacket. Both look good with totally different vibes. I think the jacket would look great with bottoms that were black, navy, brown, or dark green. Unfortunately right now I don’t have anything perfect for it 🧐

[@michellebyrom6551]

@@MariahPattie if you can match the red in a twill, it would work with a simple skirt or slim trousers. Stewart tartan with a white blouse and red or black waistcoat is an old classic for a very good reason. Love both pieces on you. The belt you wore on that gorgeous skirt in this video would also work on the dress for variation. Merry Christmas. BTW I hope you wear your Granny's cape, she'd be chuffed to bits.

[@ChelseaSteeb]

Cute ornament at the end ;) and nice to see you've just stopped buying your clothes. It's a good challenge!

[@antonettebroomfield8550]

Beautiful!! I love the hooded cape and jacket! You’re motivating me so much right now!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Wow everything looks stunning! I love the capelet/jacket the fur trim is the french kiss. It’s great that you have your grandmother’s cape, pattern and remnants. It’s a lovely.

[@AdirondackRuby]

There's just something about Red Plaid & Christmas. I had a pleated skirt when I was a kid, in a near-identical tartan to this dress, that I brought out every Christmas until I had outgrown it. A few years ago I bought some red & black "buffalo plaid" flannel to make my brother some pajama pants for Christmas, and used the leftover to make a cute blouse with a gathered peplum. I wore it tonight to a Christmas Eve service even (and ended up matching with about 10 other people. I really wish we had done a group photo, it would have been adorable. Ranging from 2 to 92, all in our cozy checks). I'm totally biased towards red in general (my initials are R.E.D.) but there's just something about a rich red in winter (even without snow, but better against the blinding white). Anyways... Merry Christmas, Mariah!

[@diannadarling699]

Enjoyed the musical edit Love the dress and cape

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

I gave the thumbs up because the ensemble looked great on you

[@cincocats320]

Watching someone pattern match plaid is SO satisfying. Happy New Year!

[@j.p.2636]

My mother also has fabric that's been in her stash since Hancock was a store, and some that she's had in there since "We're Back, a Dinosaur Story" was a thing.....

[@AliciaB.]

21:13 = Timothy Hickson (Hello Future Me)'s book !

[@colettebramwell-colyer]

The cape and jacket together is amazing. Simply gorgeous.

[@Dizzycow-Tina]

What a beautiful make …. You look amazing in it too , thank you for sharing 💖

[@barbaraferron7994]

I wish there was more detail on how you attached the long sleeves to the capelet. I have a caplet that was a Christmas tree skirt that could use some sleeves.🌠🤱🎄

[@TaneshiaNicole]

Wow. Your pieces came out so beautiful.

[@Rhaifha]

Lovely stuff as usual! And thanks for that reminder that sewing your own wardrobe is also about learning. I've been wanting to try and sew a top, but I've been very intimidated by it. You gave me a good reminder that it's also just great sewing practice, regardless of how it actually turns out. Happy holidays!

[@Cherieberie]

I had a similar issue with gaping when i made lower square neckline from my own block pattern that i had adjusted from a shirt pattern that had more built-in ease than i had realized. I found that a pretty good fix was to pinch the fabric that gapes at the neckline to see how big of an extra bust dart would fix the problem. Then mimick that on the flat pattern and rotate that dart into merging with one of your other bust darts.

[@liv97497]

I haven't even watched the video yet but I just wanted to say - your hair looks SO pretty😭😭

[@bowenarrows7819]

Thank you for the reminder that sewing is also about learning, not just the result. Merry Christmas 🌟

[@coreygilles847]

It turned out wonderful! Looks like it is perfect for winter

[@MelanieElaineH]

Place a decorative trim on the circumference of the neckline. Just a little flounce!

[@P0nyl0ve]

I like the dress but I LOVE the capelet/jacket! So winter-y!

[@UnderOrange]

Absolutely gorgeous! That fabric looks so wonderful on you and the design of the dress is very flattering! I know you mentioned being unhappy with the neck line, and you may enjoy digging into contour lines in relation to block patterning. They're a way of taking into account the extra dips and curves of the body when doing deep cut-outs like your neckline. It might help a lot with that kind of gapping. They seem really confusing at first but once you get into it they make a lot of sense!

[@LatelyFashionable]

It looks so fun and festive! I love how you keep updating us on what you've learned and how you've adjusted your patterns. It's very helpful and inspiring!

[@CreateAndCurate]

I struggle to get the snug/comfortable bodice vibe just right, but it looks gorgeous on you!

[@robyn3349]

Sewing is learning! Well done, lovely dress.

[@Gandellion]

Mariah I really love the bangs they suit you SO well

[@calendulaofficinalis7303]

If you are unhappy with the top part of the dressmaybe you can use the bottom part of it as skirt? With the jacket/capelet and a blouse it would look great!

[@aapolona95]

What a gorgeous set! Just a fun coincidence, I used a cotton fabric with the same (or very simmilar) plaid pattern last year to make a midi full circle skirt (like the ones I saw on vintage influencers' photos) and I was so happy when it turned out amazing and I love it! Your videos are such an inspiration, I learned a lot from you, so thank you and I wish you all the best with future projects and goals. Merry Christmas!

[@asiabryant207]

Lovely dress and jacket cape Also. Did I peep on writing and world building by Tim from Hello future me 👀

[@Siansonea]

I think you should consider taking another pass at the bodice on this dress. Maybe split the bodice down the center front, and add a lace-up detail to take up the extra fabric and add a little element that will peek out under the coat. Overall the dress looks great, and the cape/coat will be super versatile. You'll probably wear that quite a bit.

[@brendah4689]

Beautiful work. Love it all

[@aroger2486]

This turned out so beautiful. I absolutely love the cape. Definitely my favorite piece.

[@felixhaggblom7562]

Love Shirinatra's stuff, this was a treat! I've wanted to get into sewing for a while now, and your always inspire

[@emilysmith2784]

As always, an amazing creation and wonderful tutorial. The dress is beautiful, you should be very proud ❤️

[@alixfalconer9489]

What a beautiful dress! Looking forward to the rest of winter and your upcoming videos! Merry Christmas!

[@studious_nonchalance]

I super love this entire look! I have to say the things you want to improve are not something I would have noticed at all! It's such a lovely combination and I am obsessed with the jacket! Really gorgeous outfit! Also, hooray for depression era grandmothers. I miss mine terribly.

[@valleriejoy]

This project is really beautiful.

[@emiishino5422]

So beautiful! Well done. Merry Christmas.

[@k8eb1rd96]

So cute!! I hope you get a chance to wear this in the snow sometime :D

[@lynnk4615]

Great video!! You should use the scraps from you grandmother to make a mini cape Christmas tree ornament. ❤️🎄

[@lugaruna]

It looks super cute:D i realy like the final result:).

[@penneyburgess5431]

It turned out beautiful. Merry Christmas!

[@Khanclansith]

Merry Christmas! It looks good, I imagine cleaning out your "Depression Era Grand Parent's" house muse have been interesting

[@heavenleighbliss]

Lovely as always! I have a question, every time I make a lined bodice like this and finish the invisible zipper and go to secure the lining at the waist, hand sewing the lining closed I somehow can't figure out how to line it up and either see it too high or to low (very slightly) causing the outside to pucker, how do you figure out how to attach the lining?

[@GillianDuckwith]

I can confirm the fabric is the Royal Stewart (modern) tartan. It's my family tartan, though now I'm married it's changed! Yes, we Scots are confusing!

[@HiNinqi]

The way you did the seams of the bodice without a serger was interesting. Is there a name for that style? (shown like 2/5 of the way into the video) ive never seen that before.

[@marthabenner6528]

Merry Christmas.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Beautiful! You could wear a chemise or blouse under the dress since it's roomy. The cape/jacket would look good with anything, even jeans.

[@KatieRoseHere]

The dress is gorgeous!

[@the1band1wagon]

Such a cute outfit!

[@marathorne6821]

It looks adorable, despite the tiny issues you have identified. We are always our own sharpest critics 🤷‍♀️ Merry Christmas!

[@lesleyharris525]

Wow you look fabulous in your winters dress, I love the coat/capelet, hope you're having a wonderful Christmas.💖

[@bardhyllluca7463]

In miniature please can we have a video for a winter coat with the linig.directly in fabric please.thank you.🥰

[@hanatelige]

Such a pretty dress 😍 Good job!

[@Corina_Simpson]

There's always patch pockets. No seams needed. LOL 💚

[@iseetheWAYVision]

I'd love to make this!!!

[@laurenloertscher1319]

To fix gaping necklines, you contour the pattern. Look it up!

[@Letha222]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@callunas]

With easily washable fabrics like cotton and linen, do you prewash them before sewing, and if so, how do you prevent them from fraying in the wash?

[@michellebyrom6551]

You should wash and dry the fabric on the settings that you would use for the finished garment. Shrinkage can be up to 10% which makes a big difference on fit. Be sure to iron the fabric too. There's not much you can do about the fraying. If it's bad, usually a looser weave, you could do a line of stitching a quarter inch/half centimetre from the raw edges before washing. Pull the fabric back into shape before trimming off the tangles, they can be loosened with your fingers like loosening a plait.

[@zahidayasmin9476]

So beautiful 🎉❤🎉