I Made My Own Version of the Walkaway Dress Wrap Pinafore

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[@xingcat]

Apparently, the quote from Butterick was, “Start it after breakfast…walk-away in it for luncheon!”

[@cdmadeira8909]

Yeah, this is how the pattern was originally marketed in the 50s when they introduced it.

[@EchoCian]

I take it this was before truth in advertising laws

[@dawsie]

I have a woman’s weekly from back then and that’s the way it was advised at the time, it was very popular. My Mom had one she made as a teenager.

[@asiabryant207]

​@@EchoCiansome people have been able to make one in under 3 hours. I assume those people used witchcraft.

[@armedvsokord]

​@@asiabryant207I think it only applies if you have it cut out already. Sewing time only, if you count full making time... That's a different story.

[@NatalieCrafts]

I've been avoiding polyester and nylon for a bit for clothing, but that's because on bottoms it makes my skin react and in tops, it makes me smell like BO in about 3 seconds. I WISH I could not care. There's SO MANY CUTE POLYESTER FABRICS.

[@ursulawindpipe]

Your videos really make me feel like ADHD isn't an obstacle to completing sewing projects. Thank you 😂

[@nixhixx]

I love that you sew with knits, they're so much more comfortable, and so many sewists hate them! It encourages me.

[@elizjusteliz6692]

I love that there is an expectation we’re going to see this dress again with lessons learned and new ideas. It makes me excited for future videos even if that specific one won’t be for a while.

[@lauraseale8520]

I love the sleeves.

[@Sutton_Bea_Still]

The way I squealed when you said the video was sponsored!!! 🎉CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSS

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Eeeeeeep thank you!!!

[@IAmCraftingAgain]

Yes it is empowering. I hadn't realised. When someone says they like my dress and I can say I've made it, is awesome, but now I realise it's actually empowering.

[@shia2734]

To be honest, I really like the look of the higher bodice versus what I've seen people getting when they follow the pattern.

[@wingsinthewood]

I'm one of those new to the channel people, and it's been a blast! I'm a long time sewer but I've been afraid of knits. Now I'm feeling inspired to give them a go.

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

Me tooo😊

[@SociallyAwkwardBea]

As someone who discovered you in the last few weeks, I have binge watched all your content. I have been sewing for years but always been too nervous to make my own clothes. I made a pair of shorts this week!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yay!!! First step taken, now the world is at your fingertips!

[@KJayPlays]

I am incredibly proud of you for having taken another step in your KZbin journey. I know it's hard to not pay attention to something as tangible as numbers, but you should know that you are so much more than the numbers you make happen here. Love your content, love your efforts, love you

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's so kind, thank you!!

[@doreenlesniak9108]

You will love having a serger. Love your videos.

[@quizcastle]

Your videos have made me feel so much better about not liking patterns, so thank you!

[@Rubbaduckie1975]

Yes!! Me too! 🎉

[@LeeLee86]

You know what I love so much about watching your videos? I love that you make these things for YOU! I just mean that you don’t have the need to follow a pattern exactly or that you don’t care if there’s a few extra seams or whatever. I love so much that you made the pieces fit on the one piece of fabric even if that required you to sew a few parts together. In the end it all is going to make the same thing just one will have a few extra seams but saved fabric because of it!! Thank you! I do this myself and I see so many others not. ❤

[@purplehound2420]

I love that you use the basic sewing items! You sew on a budget that most of us can understand. I've been sewing for around 40 years (Thanks, Mom) and I still only have a sewing machine. No serger. When the choice came to buy a new sewing machine or a cheap serger, I went with a new sewing machine so I could have one set for knits/embroidery and the old one as my basics. That you sew with the basic equipment makes what you do so much more relatable and obtainable. Do I have a cutter matt? Yes. I lucked into it on clearance 25 years ago. I'm glad I did. Tip for that now is to check Office Supply stores for the best prices. It is the same type mat for paper or sewing.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's a great tip, I'll have to go check an office supply store!

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you for another great make. I came to your channel for embroidery and stayed for you and your personality. I have a sewing machine in my cupboard and your videos have encouraged me to get it out. I leave work in September after 38 years of teaching midwives at a University. I also lost three and a half stone so I need clothes or alter what I have . You have encouraged me to have a go, I have a hate relationship with patterns and as you demonstrate who needs them. Congratulations on the subscribers, just be you don't change a thing, that's why we are here. Keeping fingers and toes crossed for the house.

[@r-anthro]

I love that you’re finding success in something that gives you (and us!) so much joy! Yay for algorithms!!!! And good old fashioned grit! ❤

[@indiabilly]

It was a pleasure to watch your back catalogue! No pain at all and if it helps others find you and enjoy as much as me then that’s great xx

[@lauraseale8520]

You're funny. "Going to make this but I'm doing it my way" The actual pattern front piece only leaves a couple of inches open at the back and it eliminates the underarm problem you had. I do like the full skirt on your front piece. I put two buttons in the back for adjustability. I made it in an '80's floral duvet, it was supposed to be a practice it took so much longer than the 4 hours it was supposed to that I haven't done it again, yet, lol but I do wear it a lot

[@Flampivia]

Hey it was me. I binged you a lot during my bachelor's thesis last month. I really enjoy your content and sew along, but different projects

[@kathyjohnson2043]

A dolman (bat) flounce (butterfly) sleeve is my favorite! Fly away. Lol. Also love your all in one sleeve that you had on at the beginning of your video.

[@BumblingBee-xm4dy]

4:01 omg that red fabric on the bolt in the background is freaking GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[@thebookwyrmslair6757]

BTW, the algorithm brought me to you with your 3600° skirt. But you kept me here with your awesomeness! I'm so glad to have someone to watch who is just slightly ahead of me in learning how to sew!

[@karentzn]

Being an introvert myself I take my hat off to you. You are joyful and not overwhelming. Enjoying your videos. Thank you

[@rachaelw1034]

I'm a newbie quilter and my personal flavor of insanity is "my mom's 1980s sewing machine can't do a quarter inch seam so I'm just going to hand sew everything" so that gives me a lot of time to chill and watch other creatives' shenanigans. I also so subscribe to the equipment

[@oywiththewaywardtardis]

Oh my god, I am so happy to find another person who does this. I have an allegedly perfectly functional sewing machine that's a hand me down from my mother who got it from her sister who bought it in the late 70s-early 80s. The times I have used it, it did eventually function but took a lot of time and frustration to get the stitches to...ya know, stitch stuff. So I've spent the last few years aggressively avoiding the sewing machine and making bags and stuffed animals and quilt-as-you-go blocks by hand, even though I know it is taking wayyyyyy longer than it could. 😂

[@werelemur1138]

I don't have a sewing room and I live with three other people. It's easier to just hand sew than get the dining room table cleaned off so I can set the sewing machine up for a few hours.

[@daxxydog5777]

You know, they make 1/4” feet for a reason. And, you can always use your regular foot and just move the presser foot to the left a notch or two. Stop making excuses and go sew something!! (Speaking in my mom voice)😂

[@kymberlypease3020]

I use a piece of washi tape (although any tape works) to mark a quarter inch away from my needle. Helps create a very accurate seam.

[@ivoryhenson1285]

Unless you're quilting or bra making, why not just make a bigger seam allowance and then cut it down? Also, you and the other commenter might need to take your machines in to the shop for a tune up, it can do a world of good

[@harperreads]

Well I came because of adjustable clothing, and have stayed for your fun, just do it attitude. I hope the housing issues have been resolved since this was filmed. Congratulations on the growth of the channel!

[@MiffoKarin]

The dress turned out fabulous, despite the flaws. And now you know more for next time!

[@nancymoore8949]

I totally agree with the feeling of empowerment when creating, especially when you have to figure out how to make it just so.

[@widgie161]

I found your channel about a month or so ago and I'm so glad. I was just about to get back into sewing after a little break when I shattered my wrist. Ive been watching your videos to keep me in the sewing headspace while I heal!

[@mazlynnetal]

As one of your new viewers I appreciate that you don't have a serger. I'm new-ish to sewing and this is making me want to try more. Seeing you sew knots without a serger gives me more hope that I can manage it - more useful than the channels that tend towards "and now we'll just run this through the serger"!

[@kylieholman3877]

Congratulations on your first sponsor! That's really exciting for you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you!!

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Thank YOU for all of the fun and inspiring content. I am glad that the channel is working for you. Having gone out on your own limb with this dress, I think it came out great! Bye sewing room...welcome new space! 💓☺️

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Cookie dough fan, too...😉

[@davarrashayde]

I love the chat about the mindsets varying when you're coming into a project due to past experiences. There are SO many different things that people have done in regards to crafting things, embroidery as you stated for example (especially by hand) takes FOREVER. If you're using rotaries and such for quilts, or even sewing machines for hemming and such it goes a LOT faster than if you're doing your cuts or sewing your stitches by hand. I love that you stated that there's a lot of differences in how to make things and that it's fine to test and see what works for you as a creator.

[@vintagetankgirl]

You have me wanting to sew dresses, but I don’t wear them! 😂 love your Channel!

[@chrissyuy]

Have you ever thought of making a culottes/dress instead? I went to compliment a lady on her dress the other day, and she beamed and showed they were culottes with huge pockets to boot! Best of both worlds!

[@ushere5791]

congratulations on your channel's well deserved growth!

[@PreciousMe]

Love the dress and the video. So happy your numbers are rising. I look forward to each and every one of your videos and will go back and rewatch your others just to get my "fix". LOL. You always make me laugh and inspire me to try again. I made my first circle skirt because of you. Still needs hook and eyes, but I'll get to it. Good luck with the channel and the new house. Big Hugs.

[@BumblingBee-xm4dy]

17:08 “and they’re not cheap” that is exactly why i asked for them when my mom and sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas a few years ago lol

[@laurasmith2173]

You have convinced me that sewing my own clothes, either for myself or my kiddo, is totally worth it. I bought fabric for the first time yesterday and I am so excited!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@kayn70]

CONGRATS ON BRING SPONSORED!!!!! I'm glad you're taking about this pattern. I wanted to try this one too

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you, it's exciting!!

[@lindieinred]

Liking and commenting to boost your algorithm! You make sewing so much fun and I love that you do it sans pattern a lot!

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

You're always a joy! Please keep the blooper reels coming, I love them❤😂

[@yolandamartinezgarcia8703]

3 circle skirts so far. I love them !!!!

[@lauraanderson8244]

My Dear, Someone gave me a sewing machine and I hope to sew again - even if I only doing mending. Your channel is such an inspiration to me. Thanks for what you do.

[@CookieScrat]

I am part of the people that discovered your channel about a month or so ago because KZbin wouldn't stop recommending me your videos x) I stayed because I love how you experiment and try a lot of things that may be obvious to some, but seeing somebody just try and discover is fun and inspiring! Also it was so funny to see your subscriber numbers go up as I was binge watching your channel for several weeks, I think you had like 80k when I started, and when I caught up to all of your videos you had reached 120k, and that's so cool! Good luck with the house and the moving, I hope everything goes well and only the good stress remains!

[@h82rn]

Great job and I am so glad that I found your channel. I like your way pf being creative. Get your serger after you move. You are validating my style of sewing and crafting.

[@tigrefuego3916]

Your my favorite sewing content KZbinr and I've been seriously watching sewing content since 2014. So congrats to you being awesome!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw thank you, you're awesome!!

[@ebunni5862]

I love it! It might help to add a couple snaps to the hem to tack the front skirt to the back skirt at the sides.

[@judidavieswebb]

Lovely dress, great idea too to make a wrap dress. Instead of 1 narrow tie in the front you could make 2, I think that would be cute. Congrats!

[@tracyluke1487]

I think you found a good design to use for all of you knit stripe hoard!! Adorable!

[@garbtheater]

I also love stripes above all patterns to the point that I also hamstring myself when it comes to actually making clothing from it. This color/pattern combo, though, came out so lovely.

[@daxxydog5777]

Congratulations on your new subscribers! I just found you a few months ago and have been playing catch-up with your past videos. I can't wait until you get into your new house and I hope you'll have a (as my hubby calls it) "woman cave" with all your projects set up in their stations - and we better get a tour! Then you can go into new avenues of interest, like collecting vintage machines (*ahem*). I might have done that... I love this as a knit version MUCH better than the woven versions. It's basically just an apron.

[@TheAquaYoshiDingbat]

Congratulations! You've earned it! I am so very glad that you decided one day to start sharing your creativity on this platform! I appreciate it all so very much! I love seeing that notification that you've posted a new video! You are my kind of crafter!

[@catladylovescats2022]

I am really glad I found your channel thanks to KZbin's algorithm. Your videos always make me smile and are good company when I crochet. I look forward to more videos in the future.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I love the idea of doing this in knits! I like working with knits. Darts are annoying. The pockets were brilliant. Oh and congratulations on getting a sponsor! And 125k very nice! Looking forward to seeing your new place and chatty moving setting up videos.

[@madamogee9041]

I’ve been binging your videos and hoping you would do a walk away dress! It’s great to see how you modify this style to fit the way you like to sew.

[@tkonst3709]

I love sewing watching your videos or get in the sewing mood by watching you. It's just a breath of fresh air for me to see you making something pretty despite being a beginner and making mistakes. I'm not good at concentration and it's totally normal for me to regularly make a lot of mistakes and I got discouraged a lot, that's why I haven't sewn almost anything to the finishing point. But now I'm almost at the verge of finishing a skirt with pleats and a zip and it feels amazing. Would really appreciate a video on hot to cut a bodice in knit fabric :)

[@annalockwood3021]

I started sewing again a few years ago after I'd been doing a lot of cross stitch. It took me a REALLY long time to figure out that I could sew things by hand with no big issues. Sure, it's slow, but cross stitch is far slower. I do get into trouble with the speed of sewing with a machine. It's so easy to turn pieces wrong way round. Still working on the concept of French seams. The mind boggles.

[@kd1841]

I bought this pattern many years ago and after reading the directions over and over thought it was way too complicated and walked away from it! 😂 ❤ great video!!!

[@welshrose]

I'm not sure how I found you but I did and I'm definitely a new subscribe and you are inspiring me to learn to sew my own clothes So wanted to just say thank you 💖 I've recently (last couple of weeks ) bought a new sewing machine and slowly figuring it out with your videos Again Thank you 💖💖💖

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@patriciau6277]

Gosh I’ve had that original pattern for thirty years and never made it. I didn’t like how the under arm was so open. You did a great job.

[@melanieshahan6032]

I just love the way you do things. I think like you do so nice to see another person like me.

[@mlatham23]

I love your style. I have 20 years of experience sewing with patterns and a 20-year time gap. Now, there are so few traditional patterns. Woven permanent press is scarce. A better selection of knits that fit our lifestyles better that I am beginning to think that I can at least figure out how to make my own patterns. I also got a serger 2 Mos ago and have sewn 3 nursing shirts, 4 children's Ts, 4 sleepers, and another simple woven shirt. All but the last woven piece was a knit and the serger made the most beautiful seams I have ever sewn. I can't believe I waited so long to get one. I'd still be waiting but my daughter found a brother 1634dx for $100. Someone sewed 1 seam and gave up on it. This really needs to be your first tool purchase.

[@addictedstamper52]

I enjoy your videos so much. Your personality is just charming and really draws me in. Looking forward to the move and watching new videos made in your new home.

[@susiecarson]

I’m so excited that your channel is growing. I think you are hilarious and entertaining. I recently came to LA and I had to check out Remainders while I was there- totally worth all the hype! Thank you for putting out such wonderfully real videos, rambling and all. And good luck with the house!!

[@Nicki20125]

I love watching your videos as I am now not so scared to try a bit of DIY in my sewing ..... so thank you for showing me that we don't always have to follow a pattern 😊

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

My sister used to say, if you have time to read on the throne, you weren't ready -- I'm guessing that applies to scrolling too.

[@bravehearticus]

I have chronic health problems, so cutting squares and rectangles does take me days. I work at tortoise pace not hare pace. I'm working on a duvet quilt at the moment. I'm also working on my own version of the walkaway dress. I'm not a dress or skirt person. So I'm doing a two piece top and trousers wrap around style.

[@elitabaldridge6967]

Hello, fellow chronically ill person! May I recommend to you the 5009 Women's Day magazine wrap-on play clothes pattern from 1951 that you can find as part of a like 5 piece reproduction pattern set as a remarkably excellent starting point for the trousers for said project? Fix the pockets, though, the stock pockets are not deep enough, but I've been remixing the trousers pattern all over the place and it's just a lot of fun.

[@bravehearticus]

@@elitabaldridge6967 thank you! That's so kind of you. I'll look it up

[@susannefischer4445]

I love the dress and thanks for the inspiration! I want this dress and I think I have to set up my place to get back into sewing. ❤ I am glad that I found your channel!

[@alyssamcaleese6985]

Yay sponsor! I'm so glad your channel is taking off 😊

[@jaynelacore2269]

Thanks for sharing. I've had some knit fabric in my stash for years - but have no experience with it. You've inspired me to 'wing it'. Good luck with the move!

[@einwitzigenname585]

I love you sew knit just on a usual household machine. I never dared to, but your videos encourage me to try.

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Fun! I'm still obsessed with this dress. It feels like a t-shirt and leggings

[@leecheers4982]

I just LOVE your 'stream of consciousness' ramblings to yourself 😂

[@rhodi-anne]

Ps: a sneezy doggy is a laughing doggy! Love your content, thank you for being you❤

[@inichan8786]

I am a learned tailor and love watching your videos. The experiments, research and showing HOW you got to solutions is absolutely enjoyable and also a nice refresher for me to WHY I do things I do. At times one just copyed in the learning period and seeing what happenes when it isn't done explains to my brain WHY and I love to know the WHY so I keep doing the right thing automatically. My brain needs whys.

[@Pheonix809]

LOVE your ideas. You're definitely inspiring me to get into sewing again and encouraged me to try out making circle skirts and adjustable stuff. I made a circle skirt out of scraps and it is my new favorite and one I get complimented on a lot. I wouldn't have made it without your inspiration so thank you!

[@aprildriesslein5034]

When I first started watching, you didn't have very many subscribers, and that led me to feeling very smug. I knew you would grow to have lots and that I'd be one of the early ones! 😊

[@lennadoodles9413]

Hi. I found your videos about a week ago. You’re videos are very interesting to watch. I was thought very basic sewing when I was young and decided it was not for me. Then I got an entire roll of beautiful blue and green paisley fabric on a tube at a consignment store for 8 bucks. I had to have it just Incase I could use it for something. For anything. It was such beautiful fabric for so cheap I could not walk away from it. Well I held on to it for years until recently I was invited to a renaissance fair and gifted a sewing pattern for a beautiful costume dress. I dove in head first. At lest I’m using a pattern. It’s coming out so good so far I’m still shocked I made it. I have a growing collection of clothing patterns now that I can’t wait to get to.

[@BumblingBee-xm4dy]

17:21 a very inexpensive alternative to the cutting mat is to take a piece of plywood, line the top with rolled cork (you can find it reasonable at hobby lobby, may find it cheaper at like a lowes or Home Depot), then take your ruler and a fine-point permanent marker and add your grid lines… got it out of an old sewing book, it also says you can use an old door (find it at yard-sales or at a thrift store like the habitat for humanity stores where they sell different stuff like doors, cabinets, floor/backsplash tiles, and household appliances for cheap) just a thought lol

[@craftyteacher6281]

Thank you for sharing! I’m loving watching your journey. Like you, I prefer knits, so much more forgiving. I’ve been watching lots of stuff about the walk away dress and the general consensus is that the reproduction is pretty awful and that you should try and find an original and work from. However, having seen you make this, I think I will draft it myself. Good luck with the house move 🎉

[@dymphygoossens]

This is going straight on my to do list!

[@liav4102]

I also struggle with investing in tools and most of my more equipment type things have been gifts for various occasions.

[@BumblingBee-xm4dy]

I have two, 1yd-lengths of this gorgeous red/white/blue gingham fabric… totally gonna use this tutorial to make a shorter, shirt-length version of this in that fabric lol gonna be so adorable!

[@pamplemousse861]

So cute! I have zero sewing talent, but you make me feel like I could maybe possibly make something like this.

[@tree1383]

I love the colors and it looks great!

[@meadowpink4667]

I’ve just recently found your channel and I think it’s great. I am so encouraged that you sew all these knit items WITHOUT a serger. I don’t have one and no one else tells you that you can make these lovely clothes without one. Thank you!

[@jeanbishop-greentree2628]

😅nice one 😂 I always wondered why it's called walk-away dress 👗😂

[@sueshular9011]

I love your videos!!

[@donnarouse9432]

I had the opportunity to have worked at jo Ann's. Took home ec and another bulk fabric store in phoenix. I made several costumes. I thought sewing was fun. The pattern you are doing I did. It ended up in my stash scraps. Yours is beautiful. I did buy a mini serger it didn't go long.

[@everydazetuesday]

that turned out Amazing! ❤

[@carolynv8979]

I like to call things like packing a dishwasher with 9 peoples dishes or fitting as much as you possibly can into a suitcase: Tetris LARPing.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Hahhahaha I love that

[@lynnsaull5723]

I came for the embroidery videos and stayed for the sewing ones.

[@marymay1911]

Thank you for putting out such great sewing content. You are my biggest inspiration in my own creativity. love your video's!

[@allie9855]

I love this dress. Totally understand the tweaks you want to make but this dress is now on my list of projects.......that I have no idea when I'm going to do 😂

[@sbender3787]

This knit version looks better than most of the versions I have seen. Another channel recommends hanging the circle skirt pieces for a day before construction and then checking them against the pattern. (Which you don't have...lol)

[@villagesteader3552]

I’m inspired to attempt some garment sewing, which I did do all through Jr. High and High School, then nothing for many years. Now I’m 66, have lost 100 pounds and I need a whole new wardrobe. YIKES!!! I’m not ready to shop because in the past I had been tough to find what I truly like. I’m not even sure what my size is! 🤪♥️👍

[@angelle07]

I am so glad you did this dress. I have this pattern as well but was nervous since so many said it had so many horrible fit issues. Love this dress though and I love how you approached it. Thank you for your videos!

[@seven8niner]

Recently found your channel and I enjoy watching it for pure joy (I am not a maker). ❤ I also love the outfits you wear in your videos!

[@genealogydr]

A video a while ago (can't remember which one, I've been bingeing this channel) where you asked what to do with your overflowing knit basket. Challenge: Sew it all together into a crazy stripes meets Jackson Pollock continuous fabric sheet that you make something out of. But first I want to see what it looks like as a pure zero waste piece of fabric, if you choose.

[@MommaSkelly]

My mom mailed me some pretty knit fabric, and I've been too chicken to try making anything with it xD Maybe I'll be brave after watching this... the floaty drape as you spun!! So pretty!!