I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M SEWING! My Friend Picks my Vintage Sewing Project (Ft. @StephanieCanada)

[@catsmith7234]

The lack of ease in the off the rack garments is a big complaint and a pet peeve. Thank you for explaining the process regarding sleeve ease. Your total process explanation is appreciated. Enjoyed the video. ✨️

[@StephanieCanada]

This came out SO beautifully! And I love how you fit it to yourself! This looks just great.

[@JenniferElise]

Awww...thanks! Thanks for pushing me outside my comfort zone and being a blast to work with!

[@mrcanada1104]

Not going to lie - once I finally saw the outcome of this video, I laughed even harder than I normally do! I will admit - it was kinda fun to shoot the reveal video. Even funnier when someone recognized her from her channel - first time ever!

[@JenniferElise]

I heard I got the nod of approval for nailing a tree theme! lol That's so fun...she's fabulous so I'm sure its going to happen more often! :D

[@lisathebear33]

100% depends on my mood. If I'm feeling ambitious and fresh, I start with the hardest part. Otherwise, I start with the easiest and end with the hardest.

[@missfoxylocksnz]

Yes I'm late to the party watching this lol. I might have just squealed a little when Stephanie choose that fabric, I remember sending her the sellers eBay account after I made my purchases. I needed someone else to buy stuff so I didn't go back for thirds 😂 This actually came from Ohio estate of a 101 year old award winner quilter & seamstress, I just love knowing stories that go along with the items I buy ♥ you're just so fricken adorable and I luuuuv me some vintage sewing!

[@JenniferElise]

We'll call it fashionably late. ;D OMG...I love that!!! I'm so glad I know a little about the background of the fabric now, makes it mean even more!

[@jessicahockema3298]

That shape is incredibly flattering! You look great!! I'd love to see you in a darker color of the same pattern! Dark blue or a merlot color 🥰

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks! I'll definitely make another in the future.

[@emilyquirk6977]

It’s the scalloped collar for me. The print and the bodice (minus the scalloping) remind me so much of what I consider my grandmother’s signature look. I absolutely love it! 😍

[@JenniferElise]

Your grandma had great style!

[@lisahodges8299]

I couldn't help thinking that a short 4 inch frill on your next dress at the same length will be lovely. Beautiful dress you look lovely. Birdy

[@JenniferElise]

Oooooooo....that would be cute!!!

[@carmendavila272]

I like the second “emergency pattern”!!!

[@trinawelder8782]

I love the scalloped neckline. Would love to see it with a contrasting colour to really stand out.Thank you for the introduction to Stephanie. Going to go watch her videos Love your videos like usual.

[@JenniferElise]

I'm definitely going to be making a full skirt version of this dress so a contrast collar just might happen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melodied4314]

Beautiful. Love the collar. You two to collaborate again and again. Double the fun.

[@onesma1729]

You are ROCKING that straight skirt! It turned out amazing and looks wonderful on you!!

[@JenniferElise]

Awww...thank you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@cathyswope5174]

Absolutely fabulous! My favorite colab of 2021 so far! Can't wait to go see what you sent to Stephanie

[@JenniferElise]

Yay!!!!! That makes me so happy to hear! I love getting to connect with YT friends and Stephanie is such a blast to hang out with :D

[@FloridasYesteryear]

I came to your channel through Stephanie Canada. And your dress is awesome. For some reason it just looks like something Jane Jetson would wear. So I look forward to seeing more of your videos and I subscribed with all notifications so I don't miss anything.

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you for visiting my lil corner of the internet and a big thanks for subscribing! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Now that you say that I would totally agree and Jane Jetson has always been one of my favorite style icons...now if only I could get Rosie to clean for me :D

[@annamarie5988]

Such a flattering dress! Love the collar!

[@lorijones7977]

The image of your hair, the gold lame dress and your long-tailed friend was stunningly beautiful. Good job on the dress. Now I know why I flunked home ec!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! ❤️ I felt a bit like a Bond villain and I loved it. lol

[@AdirondackRuby]

I've only ever seen one video from Stephanie and, based on that, I was expecting her to send you just the pattern pieces and instructions from an envelope-less pattern...so it could be a real mystery result! LOL

[@JenniferElise]

You know that might be a great idea for another collab with her...though she's already conquered instructionless sewing! lol

[@StephanieCanada]

Dang! That is a super cool idea! But you would have to blank out the instruction drawings too.

[@AdirondackRuby]

@@StephanieCanada Yeah, true. Forget about the line drawings.

[@StephanieCanada]

@@AdirondackRuby but still! It could be done!! And it would be so fun.

[@alison1309]

The struggle was real, but oh so worth it. Also def interested to see stephanie's work.

[@JenniferElise]

Oh so real (I'm looking at your sleeves!) You're gonna love her video!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I'm chuckling to myself. You share that you haven't used many vintage patterns. I have, except it was when they were new! What a fun collab. Thanks to you both.

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you liked the collab, we both had so much fun!

[@elainebye9090]

Very lovely dress, and it looks soooooo nice on you! No need to be afraid of narrow skirts.

[@JenniferElise]

Aw thanks! I'm definitely trying to add more to my wardrobe. ❤️

[@wandaadell5621]

I'm so glad the you and Stephanie have inspired me. Live vintage patterns but never in my size. I'm a plus size girl. Now I will try to increase pattern size. Thanks ladies 😅

[@impishcreations7900]

OMG I'm LIVING for your updo with the lame ensemble. Do you have a tutorial for it? (fingers crossed, hoping hoping hoping). The final dress looked fabulous on you. WTG getting outside your comfort zone. * applause *

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks! I don't, it actually was a struggle bus to figure out what I wanted to do with my hair and what it would do buuuuuuut it's a great idea for a hair tutorial :D

[@WithLoveKristina]

Your GOLD LAME TOP IS SO GOOD. Thank you for sharing how you pattern grade! That's one thing I've never actually learned, and it's gonna be so helpful in the future! This dress turned out SO pretty, and I actually really love the skirt on you! As much of a big voluminous skirt fan I am, now I'm like... ooh maybe I SHOULD try to make myself a cute slimmer skirt dang it.

[@JenniferElise]

I was so excited when I found that robe on Etsy...larger vintage pieces are so hard to find. You'll have to let me know how it goes after you try it out. Right...I'm coming around to slimmer skirts a little! We need to get a collab on the schedule too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@WithLoveKristina]

@@JenniferElise oooh I would love that! I really want to do more collaborations with just... basically everyone this year. Let's figure something out!

[@WaysideArtist]

This was the most fun collaboration ever. I was fascinated watching solve the bust and sleeve sizing. You rocked the vintage dress model pose. 💕

[@JenniferElise]

It was a blast and I'm sure we'll do something again in the future! Those sleeves...I feel like I climbed mt. everest! lol

[@janfranklin2114]

that is adorable! The silhouette looks very good on you. You should take that bodice and put a circle skirt on it, with that collar ohhhh. Sleeves give me hives. Actually, it's the shoulders and neckline too. I have been struggling with making myself a sloper to work from. Every new pattern is like that final exam you forgot to study for. Oddly enough I get the biggest sense of accomplishment when I can get the fit right. I worked through pants fitting, so I will get there.

[@JenniferElise]

I actually have enough of the vintage fabric to make a circle skirt so I might make a skirt as well but I am 1000% going to make a full skirt version cuz I love that collar soo much! ❤️

[@KatherineYoung]

Cute cute cute! Love that cut. I do not like full skirts on my figure but I could do this vintage style. ❤️

[@JenniferElise]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I think there might be more slim cuts in my future after this project!

[@johnettehaines6291]

I love it. I saw Stephanie's dress and she asked us to watch yours.

[@lauralake7430]

You can buy rice paper repair tape meat for books at library supply websites. It works really good for fixing tissue and pattern envelopes. Looks nice and can be ironed. Thanks for all the teaching on pattern grading. I have never made a vintage pattern because im stout with a big chest.

[@Daffyduckieable]

Yay! I came here immediately from Stephanie Canada!

[@JenniferElise]

You have fabulous taste in KZbinrs! Thanks for visiting my lil' corner of the internet!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Thank you for doing this! I often watch Stephanie and after seeing her agonize over doing your challenge, I had to visit yours and so glad I did. Count me in as subscriber though not a vintage enthusiast, I am a historic costumer who loves KZbin sewing videos. You did lovely work and look charming in your dress with that stunning collar! Good job!

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you liked it! So funny...I loooooove watching historic sewing videos! They are so inspiring! I love that collar so much I'm probably going to make a full skirt version of this especially since the hard work is already done! lol

[@Mandy_Savage]

You are gorgeous. Your channel has gotten me into so much fashion and sewing exploration. I now sew my own dresses and you are such an inspiration for that journey.

[@JenniferElise]

This makes me so happy to hear! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@ladyblakeney]

Lol, got notifications from both of you at the same time! Love the dress!

[@JenniferElise]

We wanted to make sure you didn't miss us! ❤️

[@TygerKaye]

That turned out incredibly cute on you. I think you did a fantastic job! Typically I’ll just say, “yeah, that’s nice” and move on when I watch vides like this, but this looks really, really good on you! I do hope you wear that more than just for this reveal. You just got a subscriber.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I decide to tackle the hard stuff. Good to get it out of the way!!!!!!

[@miketa87]

What a great collaboration!

[@vanessaknight7129]

Just fabulous, the dress look wonderful on you.

[@TheNemesister]

Thank you for the shout out. Love seeing your videos again. How beautiful was the finished dress? 😍 Will definitely take on board the 'pivot' tip ❤

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you for being awesome! ❤️ I'm definitely going to re-use that bodice again! Let me know how the pivot works out for you!

[@LoveAngelMusicLady]

Wow that dress looks BEAUTIFUL! The collar is soo fun! You did an amazing job and you look great!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you!!! I'm so obsessed with that collar...I think I need to make another! lol

[@lynn858]

Rocking it!

[@JenniferElise]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ thank you!

[@dorcasperkins1647]

I'm really late to the party but I really enjoyed this challenge swap you did with Stephanie. New follower here

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

I love the dress and it looks stunning on you!! I loved this collaboration Also thanks for the pattern grading video, - I sense it'll come in handy very soon ...

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! The collab was a blast! I'm so happy you found the grading helpful...let me know if you have any questions. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@schlieffenska]

The dress looks so great on you! And that collar!!

[@CyberMercy]

Stellar! You rock that knee lenth skimmer! Great colab - subscribed

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you and welcome to my weird lil corner of the internet! ❤️ Cannot wait for the warmer weather so I can wear the heck outta this dress!

[@angelamchutchon]

Wow how fabulous is that dress. I love it. Really really useful video. I have been terrified of pattern grading and read many complicated slashing bust enlarging techniques, ended up so intimidated I didn't do it. I will definitely give your method a go. Its one of those kiss 💋( keep it simple stupid!) Moments. So pleased you colabbed with Stephanie. Hope you are getting back to normal in the USA, its slowly happening here in the UK 🇬🇧😀

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you found it helpful. It's not a perfect method but it works pretty darn good. :D She was so much fun to work with. Slowly but surely!! I'm hoping I'll be able to make it to England next year!

[@mountainjune]

I loved this collab! 😍You both did a great job and looked like you had so much fun! Also, when it comes to my least favorite part of a sewing project, it's a toss up between set in sleeves and button holes. My machine doesn't like to do buttonholes anymore, so now there something i have to struggle through. Arrrgh!

[@sherisaunders1517]

I also came here from Stephanie Canada! I found your explanation on how to grade up a pattern very helpful.

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks for coming over! Stephanie was so much fun to collab with! I'm so glad you found it helpful...the good ol' hack and slash! :D

[@StephanieCanada]

See I try to send you to channels that can explain what I can not. 😂

[@RedHairedRockHead]

I get so excited when you post!

[@JenniferElise]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ awwww...thanks! I'm working hard on a solid schedule and maybe even some little extras!

[@lauramcguire7970]

I loved this so much! I’m here from Stephanie too. So great to find more awesome channels to follow!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks for visiting my little corner of the internet and joining us! ❤️❤️❤️ Stephanie was so fun to collab with!

[@cassidystraub4509]

Love all the work you put into these videos they do not go unnoticed!

[@kristaschmitt1722]

This is an amazing silhouette on you! Luv it!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you!!!! I am so tickled with the way it turned out.

[@patriciaadams7965]

I always do the boring, hard parts first si the fun parts are like a reward I am working too.

[@JenniferElise]

Yessssss!!! Then there is less of a chance you leave it unfinished!

[@tweedyb569]

Oh my gosh you hair looks so good in red !!!! Wow !! Also so excited for the sewing projects again !!!!! Yeeeeee !!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay!!! I'm so glad you like the sewing videos! I'm really enjoying this hair color its very red in some lights and pink in others...best of both worlds!

[@lisita1020]

Omg the dress turned out beautifully. 💖 you look fantastic in it. I absolutely love this collaboration. Two of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ We had so much fun with this collab.

[@MNic13]

This dress turned out beautiful! Love the collar! You look lovely!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you!!!! ❤️ I need more things with a collar like that!

[@arantxaarriada80]

What a fun collab and a lovely dress! This video is inspiring me to go ahead and try pattern grading myself. Like you, I've found the whole process to be so intimidating, but the way you broke it down makes me feel like I can totally try it as well. Great work, Jen! Now I'm off to watch Stephanie's video!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay!!!! Definitely give it a try and you always know where to find me if you have questions ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@aimeeb6321]

Terrific job! I HATE grading, and so happy you had the patience for it. It was all worth it.

[@JenniferElise]

It's definitely for the projects that I'm not rushed to make! lol

[@fawntheresa5338]

Before I delve in to the rest of this video, yay I love seeing your face! And omg what a great freaking idea!!! I love this

[@JenniferElise]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ It was soooo much fun!

[@ritacollins8666]

This is so attractive. Great job.

[@donnadagg470]

I have a pattern cut out ready to go for weeks now.....you have inspired me to get going! Looks great xx

[@JenniferElise]

Yessssss...warm up that sewing machine!

[@stevezytveld6585]

That dress. Is. Everything. Well done. I'm currently in mock-up purgatory on three projects. Bullet bra - 3. Half stays - don't remember. Asymmetrical (sleeveless) jumper dress - 8. I know I've only been at this for a year. I know I went through 10 mock-ups for my Foundations Revealed entry.. I know this is part of the process. I know I'm scaling up to a 38FF. But I just want to wear the pretty fabric... _officially stamping foot in the dirt_ And fell seams. I miss doing all the finishing fiddly bits. Go figure. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you so much! It was so worth all the mock ups! Hopefully you're close on at least one of those mock ups! It's gonna be so good when you finally finish...keep going...you got this!!!

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@JenniferElise I'm on the verge of using up a dye pack on the cotton sheeting I have. Because I am So over sewing nothing but white bedsheets... Yeah. Kay. Got this. Eek.

[@CajunistaAnya]

I can't sew, but I really enjoyed watching this video! Such a neat idea! You look AMAZING in the dress! Now I'm headed off to watch Stephanie's video! Thanks for sharing!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thank you! I'm glad as a non-sewer you still enjoyed the video! ❤️

[@ReisigSeeds]

Can I just say I don’t know why you’re afraid of a slim silhouette? It looks *really* flattering!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferstone2567]

Amazing! It makes me wish I had sewing friends i could do this with.

[@JenniferElise]

Hummmm...I think I need to figure out the logistics on a group swap (like Secret Santa)! That would be so fun!

[@sacgeekgirl]

Ahhhh!!! It's so pretty! Makes me wish I learned how to sew more things so I could make my own. I only made a baby shirt once. Loved the scalloped collar too! Since u do patterns so much are you able to add lib changes onto things as well? Like a little scalloped cuff on the sleeves would be very pretty maybe wit a lil slit and button center 💙😍💙

[@JenniferElise]

It's never too late! ❤️ I can do some ad lib changes and your ideas would have been super charming!

[@ShannonLambert]

Oh this is so great! You really just aced this, and the dress is amaze. I'm also a do-the-hard-things-first person, because I figure it will be downhill cruising from there.

[@JenniferElise]

Awww...thank you! Plus then your less likely to abandon it! lol

[@HowtobeFancy]

Okay pattern wizard!

[@JenniferElise]

Uhmmm...do I get a wizard hat with this new title? Oh and does it come with a tower?

[@pyenygren2299]

This dress and you are delightful. 🥰

[@JenniferElise]

Aw thanks! ❤️

[@mce1939]

Love this! Love you and Stephanie!! Fun idea and enjoyed watching. Enjoyed seeing you work with the pattern and sew this project. Lookin' good!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! I"m so glad you liked both of our videos. It was so fun getting to collaborate!

[@katharinamuller50]

Oh my gosh you look amazing in that dress! I love this style on you! 😍

[@JenniferElise]

Oh thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so happy with the way it turned out!

[@kathibarnard5223]

Love, love , LOVE the dress!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks so much! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I'm so happy with it

[@1MizzDominguez]

Beautiful!! Thank you so much for showing us how you graded your dress i have a few patterns just looking sad because i won't play with them! I'll definitely be trying to make at least one!

[@JenniferElise]

It can feel so intimidating but don't rush yourself and just remember when you're done you'll have a fabulous pattern you can use over and over!

[@lighthseskr]

Love this.

[@Carmen-nq8ex]

Great collaboration. So much fun!! Lovely dresses.

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you!!!! It was such a fun collab and Stephanie is a sheer delight!

[@button4631]

I have a pretty big swayback, I would be interested in seeing more of how you adjust patterns for that. Love how this turned out

[@JenniferElise]

I will definitely address that in the future! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@mvrooks]

great job with the pattern grading and adjustments!

[@craftynekoLM]

I was so happy to see a new video from you 😊 ! I love that you did this collab. The dress turned out beautiful. Thanks for showing the process and not just the sewing. I learned so much 🤓 📚.

[@JenniferElise]

Yay!!! I'm thrilled you liked the video...the collab was soooo much fun and it helped me tackle some hurdles and I'm inspired!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Beautiful dress!!!!!!!!°

[@stacyscribner9801]

You did an AMAZING JOB!!! YOU LOOK FABULOUS IN THAT DRESS!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shawneelechliter2564]

As a curvy gal, I am so intermediated by grading patterns. My proportions means that I have to scale the pattern up quite a bit, this girl's hips are 53 inches with a tiny waist of 35 inches. Try finding a vintage pattern that fits those extreme measurement.

[@JenniferElise]

Wiggle dress would definitely be more challenging...though not impossible! Anything with a full skirt should be much eaiser.

[@shawneelechliter2564]

@@JenniferElise since im a beginner leading into more intermediate sewing projects I'd love to start making more than just separates, such as circle skirts and gathered skirts. However, i think to make my sewing life a bit easier i might need to lose a few of the Covid lbs i've gained before attempting a wiggle dress. Though i'd love to have one made by me.

[@susanhaney3437]

It looks amazing!!!

[@ellenpearce6885]

You are so patient!

[@JenniferElise]

It definitely takes work. lol

[@rd6203]

Super adorable! 💜💙💜

[@JenniferElise]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Thanks so much, it was such a fun project!

[@rd6203]

@@JenniferElise Looks like it!

[@lindabrown7374]

Love how your outfit turned out.

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anneerickson8614]

Love your dress too. Such fun videos to watch

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ It was so fun to do!

[@FloridasYesteryear]

Also I love your glasses.

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you!!! I have a thing for glasses!!!

[@barbaralies]

So impressive, Jennifer!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@aiyannabellisima4907]

This turned out amazing! It looks fabulous on you. Thanks for the explanation on grading patterns. I'm about to hack and slash my own pattern attempting to add both height and width to a fitted garment so looking for straight areas where I can do that should really help.

[@JenniferElise]

Aw thanks! It was a challenge but now I'm excited to have this bodice that I can do on other dresses (I think a full skirt version is needed). I'm so glad you found the hack and slash helpful!

[@sheenaproffitt-taber630]

I need this gold top! Its Gorg on you ;)

[@JenniferElise]

Its so divine! It's a vintage robe that I got it from an Etsy seller Upbay Vintage

[@margiecook6379]

Love your dress and the fit is awesome!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks so much! So tickled with how it turned out.

[@MyBFFtheBT]

You are my queen, girl! Loved this snd look forward to more videos like this!

[@JenniferElise]

❤️❤️❤️More is already in the works!

[@ReinaElizondo]

It's so cute! I love the collar!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! It's made me realize I need more big fabulous collars in my life!

[@danagoldinger4537]

So cute on you!! You did an awesome job!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! It sure was a challenge (lookin' at your sleeves) but so much fun! ❤️

[@cherylkurucz8852]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annieskinner8524]

Cuteeee! I love how this turned out!! 😻😻💗💗

[@JenniferElise]

This was such a fun collab!

[@brendastevens8325]

I try my hardest stuff first...get r. Done lol

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

Beautiful color and elegant

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you so much...I am so in love with the fabric!

[@DoorbellQueen]

So gorgeous!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@natalieduffy387]

Looks stunning 😍

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pam5389]

Awesome job it's beautiful 😊👏👏

[@JenniferElise]

Thank you so much! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@pam5389]

@@JenniferElise you are very welcome 😊

[@pamchamberlin6703]

Wow I love it!!!

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! :D