I made a 🦇1950's plus size Haunted Mansion dress🦇 with ​⁠

[@josephinehogg3629]

STEPHANIE!!! I implore you! please get yourself a Bootstrap mannequin! You are so young and you would get a whole LIFETIME of use out of your very own dress mannequin, in your own personal measurements. You've shown yourself competent and able to sew almost any sort of dress pattern so you certainly WILL be able to sew your own Dummy! I'm in my 70's now and I only got my mannequin when I was 60!!! If ONLY Bootstrap had been around 50 years ago! I would have made my mannequin in a HEARTBEAT!!

[@barbarawalls9040]

Omg I laughed so hard with you on the pockets 😂😂😂😂

[@cherylhuot4436]

The dress turned out great! Love the contrasting blue! The fit is good so your bodice adjustments worked. I love that you include your mistakes!!! I’ve done the same things over the years and it’s nice to know I’m not alone. I wish there had been this kind of community back when I was doing lots of sewing. (1965-early 2000s)I was alone in my hobby. No one in my family or any of my friends sewed. They all thought it was great I did it, but I had no one to ask for help or just chat with about my passion. I learned everything in school or on my own. It so nice to see young people taking up the hobby.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Same here!

[@Sew_Learning]

@cherylhuot4436 That must have been difficult. The KZbin Sewing Community keeps me inspired to keep sewing, and their tutorials helps me so very much. We are very blessed.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Hoping all is well with your dad. That little white helper is the most helpful! Clearly, that dress wouldn't have turned out nearly as beautifully without those extra paw pats.

[@StephanieCanada]

Right! The paw pets of helpfulness.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

You are so much fun!!!

[@Hippiechick11]

I love the fact you you show us what we may run in to with sewing. And how you work with it. I learn lots from you! And it looks wonderful!

[@chazhoosier2478]

I'm not gonna lie, as a guy-sewist sometimes I get jealous of the variety of things gal-sewists get to make. You can only put so much design into a shirt and trousers.

[@lindamcgivern9851]

Consider vests and matching ties.

[@bravehearticus]

There's a market if ever I saw one.

[@juliabetts9801]

Yeah spooky waist coats and matching ties amazing 😊

[@StephanieCanada]

Clothing has no gender, so you SHOOT FOR THE MOON! Some of my favorite men wear skirt and dresses and ROCK them!

[@bravehearticus]

@@StephanieCanada exactly my thoughts

[@wowzieee]

I laughed at the backwards pocket, mostly because I 've done that sew many times. Keep inspiring.

[@josephinehogg3629]

I did too! My husband was wondering what I was laughing out loud about, as I was sitting here with my headphones on!

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Its good to know we're all in good backwards pocketses company 😅

[@jirup]

If you haven't sewn an inseam pocket in backwards, have you really ever sewn?

[@pidgetheobscure494]

Yup! Backwards pockets club!

[@stephanielaakson8960]

And who doesn't love spooky music when sewing a dress with spooky fabric!!!!! Another super fun video. Rock on Stephanie!

[@daxxydog5777]

Hey, our ancestresses did what they could with what the had…for EVERYTHING! Great job, Stephanie. 😊

[@miaochs7716]

You did well with fit. Classic October/Disney wear

[@blktauna]

I hope Dad is feeling better! And yes that is literally the best ride anywhere. It came out nice. I like the blue with it. CHAOS!

[@katherinejohnson3516]

Oh Stephanie, my birthday twin, I can't tell you how happy your spooky music and dead interfacing make me! Floof to the little angry man. It turned out great!!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Oh you had me laughing out loud at your pocket!!! I am so with you on all the mishaps that can occur when brain does not engage with pattern and sewing knowledge.......every single time!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you!! Now that it is done, it is comical

[@lisahodges8299]

Dad get well soon, what a brave woman VG 🐺🐩. Birdy

[@ZainaDancer]

Great job! I just have to add that pretty much anyone can take a pattern, cut along the lines, and sew according to the instructions to come up with a custom piece. However, I love the way you wing it and that is a compliment... I have done that so many times, and to me the fact that you can MacGyver, or in this case Frankenstein the pattern to make it do what you want just shows what kind of mad skills you have! 🖤✂️🖤👻🖤🐱

[@ladybugdancer97]

The pops of blue look so cool! I love the haunted mansion ride. It's one of the only rides I can actually go on, and I see something I've never noticed before on every ride. Hope your dad is doing better!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much! He is!

[@TeamD2012]

Sending ur dad healing energy ❤

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

Love it great use of fabric. Yes we all to give ourselves grace ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Devanrealness]

I'm here for the rings!!🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️

[@roxyie1122]

Enormously fun video!

[@SherBear88]

Loved how after you showed the backwards pocket and than showed the zipper…with the characters by it….one looked like she was laughing at you and the other…he was looking on in horror because of the backwards pocket….too funny!!

[@Motorsportqueen]

Stephanie you always make dressmaking so much fun. The good the bad and sometimes unexpected witheach creation. Thanks for a great laugh....

[@perplexingHodgepodge]

Ngl I absolutely panicked when you folded the skirt fabric upsidedown 😅 So glad it all worked out in the end!

[@kieraoona]

despite the troubles you had, it still turned out fantastic! Bravo!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@TealCheetah]

As always, relatable sewing misadventures

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Made it to the finish line with another win!

[@bonnielundholm5535]

Those sleeve cuffs are awesome! They are the perfect color.

[@jenniferfowler6713]

I hope your dad is ok.

[@BYBabbra]

Brilliant dress, even the spooky pocket that will get you all turned around is great 👻

[@dianemontavon5670]

Happy Birthday Stephanie. My 70th birthday was yesterday Friday the 13th. Love the dress, love your videos. Fun time on this one

[@baumwolke2078]

Oh so you intentionaly sewed a budpocked in, as you would have in trousers. How clever, love the idea😊

[@angelkeith4767]

Prayers, love, positive vibes and happy thoughts to you and your dad. Great finished piece BTW.

[@paulinelarson465]

Many years ago when I was a child, my mother taught me to always fold the fabric, right sides together, when I cut it out. That way, all the pieces that needed to be sewn together at centers were already positioned correctly. We always washed fabric before cutting. In high school my sister put two piece sleeves into a jacket, backwards. Then my mother made me fix the mistake and finish the jacket because she was "upset". She got an "A" for the jacket and "C" for the skirt ! Yah, I have sibling issues.

[@pidgetheobscure494]

As a long time member of the backwards pocket club I absolutely love this dress! I always underestimate the mental load involved in making 3D conforming shapes out of fabric. The mental fatigue and concentration difficulties from this are real. The "mistakes" made when tired, stressed, pressed for time are completely understandable.

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Wow that was a complicated pattern well done! Also hideaways be kind to yourself xx

[@liliacampos71]

I loved the dress, I'm always happy that you give us real life and not just the perfect finish.

[@heidiwatts1310]

That pattern is to die for. Love your dress and the fabric 😍😍😍

[@lisajahn6839]

Beautiful episode! Very lovely outfitted dress! Thank you!😊❤

[@jguitar23]

Fits very well, proper useful pockets, swirling in style. Amazingly good!!

[@KatherineYoung]

In-park reveal was so worth it! I used to work in the Magic Kingdom. Oh how I miss it.

[@kallandar13]

I am five months into a gothy/spooky/haunted vintage-inspired wardrobe sewing project. Am…am I…ON-TREND?!

[@StephanieCanada]

Wait?! Am I on trend?!

[@charityrochford2175]

Chefs kiss to this video! Love the project choice, you’re being real through the timeline, and of course the in-park reveal since I’m a total parks fan! ❤

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

very cute dress and darling fabric. Well done!

[@shdwstrm]

Your dress turned out awesome!!!! I know the struggles of dealing with pattered fabric…. I had to buy more if my Christmas Grogu fabric because I pulled a dumb and had a panel going upside down. Also yassssss my fave stretching portrait!! Sally Slater and the Alligator!!!

[@Flamenco1313]

Happy birthday month! Fun idea!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you!

[@pinkdarkman]

If you're ever running out of fabric, just remember you can add contrasting panels! That's probably why the contrasting back panels for some skirts exist in the first place lol. The dress skirt would have looked just as cute with a teal back panel to match the sleeves or maybe 2 side panels or maybe a front panel. It turned out really cute either way!

[@glomontero6011]

I luv ur spirit muuuuaaaas I luv that u put pockets on everything too. I even make / add them for sweaters .’

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thank you! I do love a good pocket and good for you for adding them too

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

So cute and a great fit!

[@pamdarlak9906]

Love your sewing videos. You're adorable!

[@twinnish]

You are very human and you set your priorities properly when your dad was having a medical crisis. Also, cute dress.!

[@capabletrinket]

Spooky scorpios unite!! Love the contrast on this!

[@cynthiabohli-nelson1824]

I abandoned trying to sew a top in time for a trip because I just could not deal w/ the fba. My sewing guru mom even offered her help, but aughhhhh! But I am making a fancy handbag to carry things at my friend's wedding. Smaller project was much more doable, even though I have managed to make it complicated! Anywho....love how the dress came out, especially with a backwards pocket!!

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

It's so fun watching your vlogs!

[@SueSewManic]

Thanks so much for sharing, the pocket was hilarious. At least you didn't actually cut the fabric before you caught the mistake! I've done that before. Not a good day.

[@JP2GiannaT]

If it makes you feel any better, I just accepted my first ever job seamstressing for pay. Three blouses, fairly simple pattern. My client, a local boutique, bought the fabric and all the supplies. I ripped a huge hole in the front of the very first one. No way to mend it and keep the blouse as is. So. You're not the only one facing chaos, lol.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Well that was really cute!

[@katiebug_asmr]

The music transforms the vibe 😂 i love it

[@miriamjames4140]

LOVE THIS! Love the fabric and the final look and the concept!

[@kida4star]

I love it! Please be as kind to your self as you would be to another sewist.

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

I’m so sorry to hear about your dad and I hope he’s doing better. Love your videos. This is amazing, brava

[@jennishoesmith5286]

Your videos are just a joy to watch. The editing in this one is superb!

[@kckazcoll1]

Great job, Stephanie! Love the fabric and the vintage style :)

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@dyedinthewoolster]

Despite the tribulations the dress turned out really nice. I've just started my contribution to the sew-along but am terrible at documenting anything. Maybe I'll remember to photograph something before it's finished?

[@empressheraluna]

It’s the best ride!

[@robertchavez7926]

Happy birthday

[@thorunns.craftstudio]

i love the left hand pocket...lol

[@jenniferlindsay7053]

It turned out adorable! I’m always doing this tap dance with skirt pieces. I have plenty of fabric! (no you don’t). I’ll just do a gathered skirt (no don’t try again). I’ll just cut carefully (whoops). I have the same fabric and am hoping to have some time this month to play along, alas, my membership in club chaos is top tier.

[@victoriafuentes271]

So cute! All the set backs but it paid off ❤

[@Notlost-lj9qt]

It turned out very cute! I like the blue paired with the pattern.

[@merivalefreya7064]

i just found this chanel tonight! immediately subscribed- love your sewing projects, editing and the jokes!! 🎉 yay!!! can't wait to binge watch the rest.

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

Is that a ouija board pin and planchette earrings??? Tooooo cute!

[@lizhaydon2250]

Prayers for your father

[@mermaliade6631]

I love that fabric!

[@hazelgeno]

Love your sewing style!

[@kathywiseman7944]

I like how both of you picked out the turquoise as a highlighted color. When both of you had problems with the skirt portion it kept running through my mind why aren't you adding a trim around the bottom of like 3 or 4 inches to help with the shortage.

[@StephanieCanada]

My problem wasn’t length it was ensuring I didn’t lay it out horridly and eat up what fabric I did have . 🤣🤣🤣

[@Kakkydidit]

Fun vlog. I hope your dad is doing okay.

[@samtyers8236]

the fabric is gorgeous

[@Zeldur]

Wait, I thought they reached an agreement for the writers strike? Huh, guess I misheard. D: Hope your dad is ok and the medical thing went as best as it could. Omg I looove the blue accents. It REALLY helps..... I wonder how I could utilize that in my own never ending list of projects 🤔

[@StephanieCanada]

The WGA did reach a conclusion and are back to work but the SAG-AFTRA (actors) are still on strike.

[@Zeldur]

@@StephanieCanada Oohh ok. I didn't realize it was writers and actors. Thank you ^^

[@jeanetterule5420]

🧡🎃💛🧡🎃💛🧡🎃💛🧡🎃💛🧡🎃💛🧡🎃💛love watching you sooo sooo much!! You make me laugh!!! Thank you thank you!! 💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀

[@elizharber3564]

✨

[@shinytrash3856]

I personally would have just done the squares and a gathered skirt. If I underestimate my fabric amount it just saved on headaches and tears.

[@MeadowoodRanch]

That turned out great. I need to push my project to the finish line. I am doing contrast trim too.

[@carrieh922]

I love your channel ❤

[@carrieh922]

And Happy Birthday 🎉❤

[@ashleymainmakes]

Mine is also going ✨️really well✨️ if it makes you feel any better 🙄 I hope I will get it done by 🎃

[@dagnolia6004]

spoooooky

[@stevezytveld6585]

The dress is perfection. Well done. Love those buttons. The angry man who hangs out in the corner of one's brain can get stuffed. I hope all is well with your Dad. In the meantime, try to be gentle with yourself. You also might consider putting up Amazon links because a Gandalf seam ripper and a screaming goat; your search skills are epic, and people need to have them in their lives, and you should have a slice of that action... By-the-by - I come fresh from research about mock-ups. Did you know that professional sewists take an average of five (5) mock-ups for every project. The rest of it is mostly - start with the bodice, do all the changes you need, then start adding components like sleeves and peplums. But knowing that the pros go through so many mock-ups makes me feel _so_ much better because my average seems to be nine - and that's without sleeves. Unfortunately it looks like it's not the greatest idea to skip the ironing on the mock-up seams... dang it. I love that you use the interfacing to do a dry run at what fitting changes you need to make. It's a good workaround for not having a sized mannequin or that tracing fabric stuff. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@shirrabunkley7825]

I have a question. I know The Swirl dress was a store bought item in the 40's. Is there a pattern out there that replicates this one piece wonder?

[@NortherlyK]

Ms. Frizzle visits the Haunted Mansion

[@StephanieCanada]

This is my final form! THANK YOU!

[@Debbie32352]

Love the dress pattern & fabric choice; thanks for modeling it at the WD Park.

[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

What makes interfacing....dead? Hope your dad is doing better. As someone with CFS/ME I take months to work on a single garment...and then start other projects in the meantime, because ADHD.

[@StephanieCanada]

The interfacing was from an estate sale and the lady hadn’t seen in over 20 years and no one knew when she got it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

I remember that video. But does it have certain qualities that lend itself to being considered "dead"? Or is it just to add to the spooky theme 😏

[@TeamD2012]

My suggestion…get a baker’s table for ur tracing/cutting out. It’s got taller legs & this way u won’t hafta bend over the table so much.

[@Avotts]

lol. i had green marker all over my pattern and my neck, upper chest and upper arms just 2 nights ago. I totally disected that pattern...dont worry, it was a modern piece of trash.

[@lisajahn6839]

WOW! The comment about guys clothes being bland is soooo uninsightful. This dress could be beautifully done in pleated trousers, belt, three quarter sleeves rolled up. With coordinating fabrics of prints and solids. Think New Orleans.😊

[@kalielee6416]

The reveal. To start. Face directly at the camera please and pause for a while. Please stop dancing and twirling!

[@StephanieCanada]

So here is the deal, I love a good twirl shot and close up details. If that isn’t for you, I get it. But it brings me joy.

[@kalielee6416]

Just need some still posing to snap a pic. Not you whole reveal. Your sewing and ideas are great

[@brendastevens8325]

Super cute love it