Ever After #4: Sewing the Bodice (while stuck in an airport)

[@MegMarchSews61]

I love it when you say "Well, I think I figured it out" the way you do, it means something very interesting and cool is about to be explained in the most satisfying and logical way.

[@bonnierichmond6561]

Decatur? As in Decatur, Illinois? I’m from central Illinois, as well, although just south of Springfield. My brother lives in the country if Mattoon, but he raised his girls in Bethany. Anyway, I’ve been watching you for a few months, and you’re just lovely. Don’t worry, I’m not stalking you…I’m 68. I loved your story, of how you met your husband, and…my mother had a fabric shop and custom sewing business, and my sister and I learned to sew, as children. My sister worked full time with Mom, but I worked in an office, as I found myself a single Mom after their Dad (my husband) flew the coup for greener pastures. Anyway, I can relate to your videos, and I have so enjoyed them.❤

[@MariahPattie]

Yes I grew up in Springfield, though now I’m a bit northeast of it

[@TXNani]

This is kind of a day late and a dollar short, but maybe it will help with future projects. I learned in home economics from my sewing teacher to put white distilled vinegar on a piece of cloth and blot it on the crease then iron it. It will remove the crease. I don't know how it will do on satin though but it really works for poor folk fabric, lol You could test it out on a piece of scrap fabric. The dress is looking fantastic! I love it.

[@daxxydog5777]

I was also thinking, how she could use vinegar on the creases without damaging the fabric? Maybe soak a pressing cloth and hover the iron to get the vinegar steam into the fabric and then iron directly?

[@seanmcgcostumes]

I *immediately* recognized the store you showed a preview of at the start, and the Lace Place shot at the end! I lived on an Amish farm in Lancaster for 3 year (where we rented a 2 storey annex for a mere $525 a month on a 110 acre farm, complete with babbling brook and walking trails) and honestly the lace and fabric stores there are so good! I cannot wait for the next installment to see more familiar sites! Those were some of the best 3 years of my life, and all the antique stores were dangerous to my wallet hahaha.

[@NatalietheCrafty]

WAIIIITTTTT A SECOND. I grew up 20 minutes north of Decatur! You're in my old stomping grounds! I used to drive past the airport at least once every other month or so, depending on where I was going.

[@ValerieSaubrement]

I don't know why I'm so excited for this series! I literally clicked on this as soon as I woke up so I could watch it with my morning coffee, my favorite time of day. Looking forward to the Lancaster episode!

[@kaytiej8311]

The dress is beginning to take shape and I'm excited to see you work on all the decorative details. A very interesting reflection regarding doing familiar things in unfamiliar spaces leading to bad choices. Very insightful!

[@Diniecita]

I would love a tour of your sewing room. And Im loving the dress so far.

[@SuperNovaSirius]

This new music is THE BEST!!! MAKES ME WANT TO WORK ALONG WITH YOU!! ♥♥ I am so excited about this project of yours. It's such a great journey. :D

[@user-fk2ww9fr7l]

looks gorgeous so far! so glad that you are satisfied with the colour of the organza, so nice hearing you love the colour especially after the skirt colour saga

[@johannerahbk8602]

Finally someone who loves this dress and movie as much as me!!! I can´t wait to see this jurney.

[@mx.noname4710]

I’m really loving the music in this one. One thing I think beginner videos often slightly mess up is the volume of the music as compared to the volume of the narrator’s voice. And if I can say so, I think you’ve got it down pretty well Anyway, I’m here for a rewatch, and I’m enjoying myself. It’s soothing and exciting and just fun!

[@mx.noname4710]

Oh also, 6:08 “I ironed the snot out of it” - a fantastic line and such a mood

[@marisolreyes6502]

Lovely video. I’m enjoying this series. I hope you lined up a video about you PA trip😊

[@lindamann9525]

i just found your channel and i'm so glad i did . i love your video and i intend to watch more of them . they are so good and you have such a lovely voice to listen to . oh and you are so pretty too.

[@jinglekringlemiller4058]

As soon as I saw this installment I was happy, happy, happy!!!! I can't wait for the next one.......

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

I'm glad I could help. the decision to go with the non crinkled version is a great choice, it has the same shimmer that the movie dress does and I think you might be right on the nude as well. So looking forward to seeing this done!

[@cenedra20]

Your brother sounds great😆 the dress is coming along nicely! Can't wait for all the decorations

[@kray3883]

So... I sort of think the bodice is a plain old scoop neck, all the way up to the bottom of the scallops on the lace. And the V lace is just an overlay. Does anyone else see this? Especially in the exhibit photos taken from the side, you can see the scallop edge on the lace coming away from the mannequin, but directly under that it is attached to something. And the join at the bottom of the lace just doesn't look like a seam to me.

[@danhurl1349]

i am loving this series

[@Handnail]

nice to see your big sewing journey step by step. ^^

[@gittevandevelde2208]

part of the ghostly 'but the video wasn't released yet when this was posted????' comments

[@molinattiaudrey]

yeahh! so great to see you keep going. i am on the stage of making the underneath garment XD

[@Vereynique]

Love a cliffhanger ending

[@klauren7353]

Im obsessed

[@poetmaggie1]

How do you get your needles, pins and scissors past the security?

[@manpreetkaur-ci9us]

Nice mam

[@charlibrown7745]

How did you get those scissors past TSA?!?

[@MariahPattie]

It’s a tiny airport. They let me get it out of my suitcase when we found out how long the wait would be.

[@alynnidalar]

@@MariahPattie I love tiny airports. My local airport is like that, the airport staff are so chill and friendly because there's so few passengers! I could drive a little farther to a bigger airport, but... sometimes it's worth paying more to fly out of the little one!

[@jayrlbd8355]

Curious, if this is going to be your wedding dress (I accidentally spoilered myself by watching the videos in the wrong order) how come you're wearing a wedding ring in the sewing footage?

[@MariahPattie]

I didn’t want an engagement ring, just a band.

[@cupid5793]

Wedding ring??

[@Silrielmavi]

I was wondering that, too... Or engagement or just a pretty ring

[@nataliejones6626]

I’m confused, how were you allowed scissors and a sewing needle in an aport

[@MariahPattie]

Ah, because it was going to be such a long delay, they let me get it out of my suitcase.

[@alittlebitofkatie]

Just as an FYI, you are allowed to put sewing needles in your hand luggage, and scissors with a blade below 4 inches (although I'm aware that the scissors in question are bigger than that, but I thought I'd let you know)

[@paularies3282]

​@@alittlebitofkatie yeah, until they just take your favorite Caribbeaner with scissors inside since it's up to the agent. They can still take them 😭 Mine were under the size but in a smaller airport and went through another one with no problems 😡 I never take my faves with me any more.

[@NeoTifa]

wait howd you get those scissors in the airport?

[@MariahPattie]

Small rural airport

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

Interesting

[@crimsonsilvermoon]

Wait, I remember this video before--

[@laurenloertscher1319]

*happy sewing nerd noises*

[@gorsian1979]

Hello How old are you ?

[@toniclarke118]

I am amazed you can take your scissors on the plane. Not allowed in uk.

[@NyxsM3lody]

I think we are from the same area of the world. Central Illinois? Though I understand if you are uncomfortable with answering. By all means do message me. I dont have any friends who sews clothes around me.

[@joshhoman]

Then when she was done she had all of her needles taken away by the TSA as they were deemed dangerous.

[@MariahPattie]

Nah. They let me put them back in my suitcase. Small town airports are chill.

[@joshhoman]

@@MariahPattie That is good to know. People are paranoid these days!