How I Sewed My Basic Illusion Dress with Pocket Detail

[@aimster2084]

My husband watches videos of skilled mechanics rebuilding transmissions. And I watch you. LOL. He walked in while I was watching this and made a comment about how we both like to watch 'masters of their craft at work'. He's totally right. :)

[@juliamaplesden1317]

Beautiful sewing Susanne. ..love it..Jxx 💟💞

[@graceadeemi2007]

Dress very lovely and so nice.

[@GoGoHarris]

You make beautiful clothes. I love watching.

[@maurisamark1747]

I thank you for clarity in this tutorial going to give it a go ❤

[@mariapalmer-hoyes7797]

Very clear instructions, great video, no waffling, just clear and precise. Thankyou.

[@elainemarsh2656]

You make it look very easy and can be achieved by a intermediary seamstress. As with anything, the right fabric for the style is essential. But the hard work, if not using a commercial pattern, is in the drafting of the pattern using a standard dummy form, then taking personal measurements and applying this to the formula. Not everyone who is a novice gets this. The easier way is to take something that you already have and like the fit of and deconstruct it then use that as a template for your new made paper pattern. Also making yourself a toile material template - (onetime item ). Stretch material does not usually require the use of an overlooker machine but it gives a simple garment a more professional look. I never invested in that equipment but used the adjustable zigzag stitch on an ordinary sewing machine and then trimmed by hand. Overlockers make the process quicker if you sew many garments but aren't strictly necessary to invest in one if you are just sewing for yourself. You can do a lot of inspiration things with the bog-standard drop foot sewing machine, including free hand embroidery. Thank you for making sewing popular again 👍I liked the hand stitched hems too, a must. I don't sew as much as I did now because less is more eco friendly, I choose to adapt what's already in my wardrobe.

[@guadalupeacevedo7912]

Beatiful Job and clean

[@AnnaB-oo5bd]

Susanne, you have such a good taste. This dress is very you, very flattering. Thanks for sharing

[@chunterina]

Thank you for all of the hard work you put into making your videos. The quality of your sewing and videos has taught me so much. I can’t even tell you how many times you got me through a challenging skill that I wasn’t able to master by just reading patterns or watching other online tutorials. Thank you for inspiring us and helping us become better sewists!💗

[@SewCustom]

What a very kind comment to read Celeste, thanks so much 💕👍💕 it makes my day to hear that the content is useful 👍👍👍

[@classymkj]

Thank you so much. This was very helpful. I especially liked the notched pockets . Great looking dress.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Merry Christmas, happy new year lv your workmanship and presentation 👌🏾💕🌷🦹🏾‍♂️

[@Grace_x68]

Wow! Love the dress. Thank you for sharing again.

[@stephaniemendes5287]

Love your dress! Great job and thanks for the sew-along!

[@sheilaayre4629]

What a beautiful dress you are a joy to watch.

[@maryphillips864]

Hi Suzanne, I managed to watch this video again, this time all the way through! Such a lovely simple sew and so elegant. I love the three quarter sleeves and the design is so flattering... gorgeous 😊

[@wendyb7993]

Fabulous Friday Frock absolutely love it and very flattering 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@belindacoba5158]

I loved this dress, I think the pocket placing is very clever !!

[@alexandriaborn8285]

I always get a better surprise each time I watch any of the new videos you post . I wish if you would dedicate a video or two teaching us how to make our own patterns since the commercial ones are standardized and a lot of us do not have the standards bodies the commercial ones are made for

[@cherylp.3347]

Hey, for those looking for a very similar dress pattern to sew, I just watched “Lifting pins and needles” , Karina’s channel and she did the Alana dress , from Sinclair patterns. It was the first time I saw someone doing that pocket detail that way. How clever. She did the contrast black fabric on the side princess seam and everything!

[@debbierenee7896]

That is the dress that I thought it was. She made me decide to purchase the Sinclair pattern.

[@sampleworks9432]

A fantastically flattering use of contrasting colours and looks fabulous on you❣️ would you ever consider doing a video on how you draft a pattern from your basic sloper? I would be very interested in that journey. You are so very soothing to listen to and would be a great teacher of what to consider when drafting. (I have been practicing by sneaking clothes into a dressing room and examining the lines lol.) thank you for this video...stay safe🙏🏻

[@debbierenee7896]

Hope hope that you one day soon ☺️start your own pattern line. You have such beautiful makes. I for one would be the first in line to support it, and I'm sure I'm not alone.

[@Makapida]

I agree… all classic lines, so elegant, so well made… she has a nice figure and this style is perfect for it. Be aware that the style might not suit everybody…

[@chicnclassy5405]

Beautiful❤🤗

[@margaretgorman1907]

Hi Suzanne, another really helpful video......many thanks for all your hard work and your willingness to share. You’ve really spurred me on to try some pattern drafting myself .......couldn’t have even attempted it without your help. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Margaret

[@christinebarker9251]

That is a lovely dress. Love the placement of the pockets

[@janedrolet1771]

Great dress, very very flattering!

[@vildvin1]

Very Nice 👍

[@barbaracartwright2737]

Lovely dress, looks so comfy too 😀

[@janets2979]

enjoyed watching your vlog as i do each week another lovely dress thank you janet s

[@SewCustom]

Thanks so much Janet💕👍💕 it’s so lovely to hear the content is enjoyable 💕

[@cocasio7190]

Hi! Beautiful dress.

[@katesterling8915]

Looks great. Fabulous 😊 👍

[@aimster2084]

I love all your videos so much! I would love to see your drafting process in a tutorial for some of these beautiful garments that you sew up! I struggle so much drafting patterns.

[@pamelamarshall471]

This is beautiful on you! Excellent design and fit.

[@kayemcmullen]

Another great make. It’s nice to see the styling with different shoes. I would be interested in seeing a Coco inspired silky blouse to go with one of your “Chanel” jackets and how you would style that make but really I just enjoy anything you make.🇦🇺

[@SewCustom]

Thanks so much Kaye💕👍💕 I have a few silks that are just waiting to be made up 😉 and a coco inspired blouse sounds fab. I’ll need to do some research🤓🤓🤓

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Beautiful dress looks amazing 🙌🏻💜💙💚❤️

[@SewCustom]

Thanks so much Sarah💕👍💕

[@LauriesPlace999]

Another winner! I would love a peek inside your closet, lol. I'm convinced now that I definitely need an overlocker

[@SewCustom]

Thanks so much Lala💕👍💕 mine has been a real workhorse👌👌👌

[@karenmcneil7546]

Very very pretty 🙂

[@AnnabelleC888]

Genius!

[@sblouse]

Love this. Gorgeous. Will you be showing the pattern work like you used to? I really miss that part. Thank you.

[@sheilamitchell9108]

I love your videos I would like to make the blue and black dress you are wearing. Could you tell where I would be able to purchase the pattern please 🤔🤗 thank you Sheila

[@sola321]

Do you sell your patterns at all? You have beautiful creations, I would be the first to buy them x

[@MrY1313]

It was SUPER useful and interesting! Thank you!

[@SewCustom]

Thanks so much Yuliya💕👍💕 it’s fab to hear that 👍👍👍

[@sandracampbell7278]

I need to make this design... ❤️ it....

[@phyllisgordon6577]

Lovely, as usual. I have wanted to replicate a polka dot dress I had with this exact style but didn't know how to do the pockets. This came at the right time. What would you suggest for getting a flat facing? I never get it right.as the facing is always puckering even when I over stitch. Any suggestions?

[@Johnsoncrna]

Another amazing video! Any chance you can do a video on how you drafted this pattern?

[@SewCustom]

Thanks Andrea, I didn’t film the patterning 😩 but I did leave the links to the tutorials for drafting the base and princess seams in the description box👍

[@amjedalazzawi4830]

Love your sew ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SewCustom]

💕👍💕

[@just1desi]

Gorgeous. 👏🏽 Do you have measurements for the pocket and wefts? Is it just the width of the sidepanel? What about length?

[@annahackman2539]

Love the dress. Do you ever put a tag on your self made clothes to show when you made it?

[@mariacristinagarciavera7128]

Hermoso... elegante...!!

[@SewCustom]

Gracias Maria 💕

[@hilaryberry7133]

Dress is lovely. Any chance of making the pattern available, or how to draft?

[@SewCustom]

Thanks Hilary, I didn’t film the patterning 😩 but I did leave the links to the tutorials for drafting the base and princess seams in the description box👍

[@manolaisvalaikis1185]

Lovely dress! Great shape of the dress and fit!

[@shaidabegum.]

😍❤️👌👍👏

[@marianlanouette4768]

Love this dress. Do you sell the pattern?

[@deidrabenson361]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elaine685]

Where do you buy your fabric?

[@candybatista7946]

Podrías enseñar a hacer los patrones de esos vestidos con las medidas del cuerpo? Por favor!

[@user-xe2tg6wc1o.]

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