I DIY'd my own Vintage Dress for my Brother's Wedding | VLOG

[@carolynclarke1196]

I know exactly what you are talking about. My goddaughter has asked me to officiate at her Covid 19 wedding of 35 people where I will be wearing a mask and like you, it was supposed to be in June and I was wearing a light blue summer suit. It is now in October in New England where the temperature is not conducive to a light blue summer suit. So now I'm wearing navy blue silk and I am making a top to go with it and I am in full panic mode because the wedding is in two weeks! I so get it.

[@RetroClaude]

All the best to you and yours and I'm sure you will be so glad that you made the effort to make something especially 💚

[@svenjaj.3520]

All my best wishes to the happy couple, I hope they had an amazing wedding day

[@cheerful_something_something]

I vote blankets becoem daily wear once winter rolls around : )

[@RetroClaude]

I secretly have a blanket stitch into the lining of my winter coat as well 😁 Blanket fashion all the way 💚

[@stoker1931jane]

When I have a "pyjama-day" (MS/Fibromyalgia) and someone unexpectedly rings my doorbell...I answer the door wrapped (like I'm wearing a bathing towel) in my sofa blanket ✊🏻#SpoonIngenuity

[@RetroClaude]

@@stoker1931jane that is genius!

[@cheerful_something_something]

@@stoker1931jane I sometimes wear my blanket like that about the house, means I have hands for cups of tea : )

[@911nmg]

I use soft second hand blankets to line my crochet projects, my godmother loved the fuzzy texture of her poncho

[@whatnow8362]

This would make a great Christmas dress too. Very pretty!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

I’m watching this as I’m putting my kids’ homeschooling schedule binder together. I’m enjoying watching/listening to your progress as you work. When you talked about resetting the zipper for the 2 mm difference, my perfectionist self totally understood, but my practical self was yelling, “noooo! Don’t do it! Resist the temptation!” I say this because of all the things I’ve absolutely ruined by trying to get from very good to perfect. And no one, absolutely no one is going to notice a 2 mm difference unless they’re closer than is socially acceptable 😂, not to mention social distancing. So, I was very glad when you resisted the urge. I was probably more invested in your decision than is normal for someone who doesn’t even know you in real life 😂. Oh, and the dress is gorgeous! I too dislike polyester, but I totally sympathize with the budget considerations for a likely one or two time wear item. Though I could see that dress getting some wear at Christmas or Valentine’s Day as well. You did an outstanding job!

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you so much. The decision with the zip came down to the fact that I might end up with visible marks from the unpicking which would be much more noticeable. So I'm very proud of myself for letting that one go 💚

[@lucylovegood62442]

I don't usually comment on anything (although I am a huge fan of your videos) but needed to say that your dress is absolutely gorgeous - it's so beautifully constructed & such a lovely, flattering shape! I usually try to use natural fibres too but this fabric seems the perfect weight for this, especially as it won't be worn too often. I hope you all have a wonderful day at the wedding 😊

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you so much 😊

[@soberanobrasil9370]

The dress is beautiful. Congratulations! Who cares if it is polyester? You are right to save some good money and it looks to expensive, so chic. It´s a classic.

[@olliejones3302]

I love the chaotic spoonie vlogging 😁

[@RetroClaude]

Thanks! Chaos is my middle name 😁

[@anitaomalley2841]

Just found your channel, you’re red dress is beautiful. You could wear it at Christmas ❤

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Cute dress! Cue going off to self care🙂

[@nlkeyser]

Omg your taffeta dance was amazing lol

[@doreenwatson-read]

i love the final look, the mask makes it look futuristic, I love it.

[@Bananadiva1]

I'm absolutely loving your videos. Love how fun and quirky they are as well as really inspiring. Love the finished dress. It was utterly stunning!

[@jillpannill2578]

Oh it’s so cute! The rustling sound of taffeta is the best.

[@EngineeringKnits]

What a wonderful new sewing space and the dress turned out so beautiful! It sounds like you are so busy this month, but I would be so interested in a tour/setup of your space if you ever have the time in the future!

[@RetroClaude]

All shall be revealed.... At some point ....

[@christine8394]

I absolutely love it. the colour and shape are perfect on you, very flattering. I hope you get the opportunity to wear it more than once or twice, it's far too lovely to be hidden away at the back or your wardrobe

[@debmacie1612]

You did a super job and you look great. I have scoliosis also (as well as arthritis) and I admire what you are able to get done in the time you do. Cutting fabric is so hard for me, because no table height seems right and always produces back pain. I have introduced knitting because of your inspirational videos, but arthritis makes that hard. However, you are proof that any of us can make it happen. We just need to rest often, adapt when we need to and never say “can’t”! That you for your great videos.

[@juadonna]

Hello from Florida! I think your dress is really wonderful! The color does agree with you and the silhouette is adorable (and flattering). Congrats on your new sewing area. In your opening segment, I thought, at first, that you were wearing the blanket shawl to illustrate how well it co-ordinated colorwise to your floral print wrap waist dress. Which I love !! Stay safe but have a great time at the wedding!

[@Diniecita]

Id love to see a video where you talk about alternate vintage zipper options.

[@autumn7143]

I love that you get the garage. My hubby has his wood shop in ours. The dress is super cute!!!

[@rebekkawacherhausenwichman236]

I love the colour of the dress ❤️ turned out great. I still hope for more vintage sewing projects in the future... but you do you! 😊👍✊

[@RetroClaude]

Oh don't worry I shan't be abandoning my vintage routes anytime soon! 💚

[@AJaneiteSews]

The red does look great on you!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

I love this! The colour is glorious.

[@colettebramwell-colyer]

Omg this outfit is so amazing. I love it.

[@roadrunnercrazy]

That turned out adorable! I made the Butterick pattern you referenced for my daughter a couple of years ago and your version is much prettier.

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you although I'm sure your version is also lovely 💚

[@Michael-if6my]

It's so damn cute! That is a fantastic dress to wear to a wedding.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Oh happy day on the sewing space👌🏾🌷

[@faviolamartinezsewdigitizing]

The dress looks very nice on you!

[@TomatoSoupxD]

That's crazy, I put on this video while I'm sewing and I'm working on the exact same pattern.

[@RetroClaude]

Amazing! I hope you love yours as much as I love mine 💚

[@Diniecita]

Its a cute dress. Ive never seen this pattern. But, its so simple I could just use my standard sloper.

[@jenniferfowler6713]

Very pretty!

[@jillpannill2578]

You remind me of Kristen Scott Thomas. :)

[@nancylefebvre2266]

Can’t wait to see those Victorian dresses!

[@yuukimare9847]

A whole garage for sewing... omg Goals 🙌

[@RetroClaude]

It's a dream 😊

[@yuukimare9847]

I agree, especially when the family supports your hobbies and provide more ways to help you. I can't wait to see what a garage makeover would look like in the near future. Please take photos of before and after. 😍

[@RetroClaude]

@@yuukimare9847 Oh don't worry I have 😁

[@yuukimare9847]

@@RetroClaude 🤗

[@nancylefebvre2266]

To install an invisible zipper you need to use an invisible zipper foot, it will make you life soooo much easier!

[@RetroClaude]

Yes but the Bernina ones are £40!

[@nancylefebvre2266]

Retro Claude, I just purchased myself one for my old Bernina Record 730 and 530 at about that price. It is so worth it. No fuss, one seam and it’s done.

[@altabarnard1534]

Really enjoyed watching this chatty vlog! Kenneth D King from Threads has a great way of sewing an invisible zipper, without the invisible zipper foot (which I have and don't know if I'll use it again). He uses an adjustable zipper foot, which I was able to get for very cheap, but you need the Bernina adaptor shank - very handy to have one of those anyway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprPf5yLrtp_aJo

[@caroldurst1855]

NICE!

[@fabkreations]

😍

[@jolynnwhite7946]

A dress for a wedding what a fashion opportunity why not have two . Celebrations ongoing party time some occasions only come once 👌🏾🌷👼🏿🙍🏽💕

[@TrixiaDK]

Not my colour, but cute and it looks great on you 💐

[@pinkysaka1512]

Can I join you dear I'm desperate for learning sewing I'm hardly struggling get the school

[@helenahsson1697]

Where I'm from, wearing a red dress or a red tie at a wedding is a definite NO! It means you've slept with either the bride or the groom 😂 No idea why one would like to advertise that at their wedding or why it used to be a thing, Always asumed it was a US or UK thing that had made its way to us but I guess it can't be or she would've chosen another colour 😊

[@faviolamartinezsewdigitizing]

never heard of such a thing here in the US

[@christine8394]

@@faviolamartinezsewdigitizing never heard of it in the UK either :)

[@davidhutchison3343]

If you follow the 50% rule, that is you write off half the cost of the dress every time you wear it, you have an absolute bargain. 20 pounds for the fabric, wear it to your brothers wedding the dress now owes you 10 pound. Obviously, this does not factor in your labour. Even adding 100 pounds for your labour you have created a custom outfit that only needs a few outings to justify its cost. I agree using a polyester fabric is not ideal, but it serves its purpose and achieves the look you were looking for.

[@kirstenplowman]

Toilet roll cover vibes are NOT cute. Love the result!

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you!

[@kirstenplowman]

@@RetroClaude I haven't watched your channel for long, so I haven't see too many of your previous vids. I love the style of those, but this vlog style is nice and chatty and lovely. It was great to hear you talk through whether you could be bothered about 2mm, because that is a conversation I have while doing needlework all the time.

[@RetroClaude]

@@kirstenplowman Oh thank you so much! I wasn't sure if it would work for me so I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it 😁