I made 1970s "mommy & me" dresses from vintage patterns for fall

[@mariemorgan7759]

I grew up in the 1970s, I remember those granny dresses well.⭐

[@teddy-3765]

Well, those dresses took me right back to my 70s childhood. They both came out lovely.

[@DixieDIY]

thank you :)

[@karenivicevich1981]

You both look amazing. In the late sixties my mum would make my aunt (only 10 years older than me) and I matching dresses. I thought I was the bees knees! Sometimes my doll would be matching too 🐝😊

[@DixieDIY]

Aww, that's so sweet! and thanks!

[@ashextraordinaire]

What a sweet and special project! I hope your daughter understands how lucky she is.

[@DixieDIY]

thank you :)

[@stevezytveld6585]

Back in the early 70's my Mum knit us ponchos. Unfortunately they were done in acrylic and we wore them in summer, but I loved them so much. My Mum's was blue & white, my big sister's was brown and white, mine was purple and white. Absolutely fabulous work. You both look so lovely. Well done. And she likes it! The stabilization triangles at the pocket corners are brilliant. Thank you, I am so stealing this... You have a dress pattern for sale... you need to put the link to it in the description, please and thank you. That's amazing... For what it's worth - I once knew a guy who installed a clock radio under his baby's bed. He'd leave the radio tuned to CBC (the national news network in Canada) and leave it ever so softly playing in the background. He claimed it worked? His theory was the kid would adapt to noise? I dunno; I've reached the stage in my middle-aged life I'm referring to as "Professional Auntie" in which people just randomly share their parenting tricks... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you, and thanks for the reminder ;) it's up now! She does have a noise machine in her room but my sewing room is right across the hall and I knew she probably wasn't asleep just yet.

[@lisacutten5573]

I love the fabrics you picked out for both dresses and so glad your daughter loved her dress!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks!!

[@sleepywombat2751]

Both dresses worked out wonderfully. You have a knack for choosing fabric and knowing how that will end up looking. I like the full length sleeves.

[@coreygilles847]

I absolutely love both dresses!

[@twinnish]

I love both those dresses especially your daughters only because it made me think of the dresses I made for my daughter and it made me all sentimental( and I’m getting old!).

[@DixieDIY]

Aww, this seems to be bringing up a lot of memories for viewers

[@gabriellechilton5902]

Nice channel. I like that you keep your mistakes, adjustments etc. real. Thank you. Also, saw your little house vid. So cute. Again. Using what you have and keeping it real. That is the way to go.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Reminded me of the 70s as a small child. Was fun to watch your sewing journey. I used to sew matching mother and daughter Goth outfits for my youngest and I. Two years ago I made matching Granny, daughter and grandson Goth outfits.

[@DixieDIY]

OMG matching goth outfits sound amazing!!

[@jackiejames4551]

❤❤❤

[@TealCheetah]

its got pockets!

[@DixieDIY]

yay! pockets!!

[@kerrytakashi12]

So lovely. 70s was still mini-skirt territory. You could probably hem your dress a bit more, if you wanted. Thank you for the video!

[@sannabengtsson3044]

Good job at fix it❤

[@crazyforNarnia1]

I'm planning to make this little girl's dress as a Christmas gift. I liked seeing you go through the making process. Thanks!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks for watching! I hope your dresses turn out great

[@schu1707]

this may sound odd, but I am really glad you are keeping your daughter's anonymity by blurring her face. The dresses came out great!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, despite posting public videos I tend to be a pretty private person. My kid can decide when she's older if she wants an online presence of her own or not.

[@blacktulip1064]

Cute dresses!

[@DixieDIY]

thanks!

[@Sewingistherapy]

Very cute! They both look great! Erika

[@DixieDIY]

thank you!

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

Dixie these dresses turned out so cute! I love your fabric selections. It's so nice to finally have a moment to catch up on your wonderful videos! Happy New Year!

[@DixieDIY]

Happy new year! and thanks so much for helping with my dress

[@meacadwell]

When you were snipping the neck on your daughter's dress - what was the contraption you used? And I love the fabric you chose for both dresses!

[@DixieDIY]

It's some kind of dentist's tool I got from a friend. It has short but sharp blades which are good for snipping. Thanks!

[@kikidevine694]

Having grown up in the 60s, this is less nostalgia, more PTSD

[@brendastevens8325]

Your machine needs cleaning maybe even some oil