I made the BEST Rainbow Vintage Dress to go see Inside Out 2

It is rare to hear me say "love" about a vintage sewing project, but this time I can truly say that I LOVE THIS DRESS! So come and hang out with me in this week's sewing vlog while I make the most amazing 1950's rainbow dress with an 18 gore skirt (like the Umbrella skirts).
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Pattern: McCall's 5471 from 1960
Fabric: vintage from the 60's-80's
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[@mrcanada1104]

To be fair, Steph got this entire project sewn, done, edited, and posted in the space of about six days. So ALL the emotions were had! But she rocks. And she did great!! 🎉🎉

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

Eh ( 🇨🇦 ) to be supportive Mr. Canada , points for you.

[@kellybryson7754]

😂😂

[@peglamphier4745]

Stephanie, I'd watch you make just a skirt. Or Just a biscuit. Or read the dictionary. You always deliver the sunshine. Thanks for that.

[@Pikachugecko]

Actually, I think a part of the dictionary could be funny!😅

[@lisahodges8299]

So would I. I don't even have an interest in Disney! Birdy

[@jolenejoleeene]

"Fell into a giant pile of starch and didn't know what to do with myself," is a really accurate description of my university education at an ag-centric school.

[@AmyMLevy]

I wish the "like" button allowed me to select "LOVE" because I love the concept, how you persevered, and the energy (you SHINE in a good way) while wearing it!

[@joycleckley2881]

YESSSSSSSSS, I LOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEE HERRRRRR.

[@hannahmnguyen]

"Would you be on this channel if I did everything perfectly?" No, no I would not. "Perfect" sewing is UNRelAtaBLe.

[@joiedevivre2005]

One of the things I like best about Steph's videos are her 80's cultural references that this Gen Xer easily gets. Although I also love the Millennial & Gen Z sewists I watch on YT, sometimes their cultural references make me feel like I should be in my oversized car, driving 15 miles under the speed limit (in the left lane, with my blinker on), on my way to the Old Country Buffet for their Early Bird Specials. And the dress & headpiece are Skittles-flavored perfection! LOVE IT!!!

[@vernakg]

I watch you for many reasons, but one reason it allows me to unwind from my own sewing mistakes

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Ahahahah right?! I sewed the collar on my dress wrong TWICE *the same wrong way* and gave up for the day lol.

[@alexandraw909]

I watch u for many reasons... Not least of which is the fact that I heard u say "YES my name is Canada and NO I'm not from there" ONCE, and my Canadian soul laughed.... Chuckles from the actual country!!!

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

Hahaha same 😂❤

[@MicheleKire]

It's like you got all the feels to make this "Inside Out" dress. ALL the feels. So relatable, I must say. Do I love sewing? No, I love saying "why yes, I made this".

[@ladyjo581]

I absolutely love this dress on you!!! When you talked about how happy it makes you, I shed some happy tears. The genuine happiness you felt made you glow!!! Thank you for sharing your projects and little glimpses of your life with us. We love you!

[@darlenetaylormurals4713]

I would find some big Disney buttons and fake sew them down the front seam. You are so right, this is the perfect dress!!!

[@AmyMLevy]

I was thinking some giant fake buttons in rainbow colors down the front would be amazing

[@vickidiodato9834]

I was thinking a pink wide trim down the front. . . .

[@stephaniemoore-fuller9082]

@@vickidiodato9834 I was thinking the same thing!

[@dressdeveloper]

You're right, this dress is so you. Bold choices were made, but you rock them. Glad you are happy with it.

[@originalkingdomhearts]

This is so mood. When you find the perfect color or the perfect fabric but it's not the type of fabric or color you need.

[@ryboHeath]

I love, love, love what you're doing. I hope others see this and want to create their own clothing. I have been sewing for a very long time. Even made my bridal dress, hat and veil at the age 18. So I am very old. So many people don't understand what you get out of sewing. You are so creative, resourceful and honest. It makes my heart sing. You go girl! Keep it up.

[@annettebroomhall8617]

Stunning. Now, put the pattern pieces together, mark areas to do tweaks to, and put the pattern in an envelope. Write in big letters using lots of colour, what is in the envelope, and put it somewhere safe. On the wall in plain sight and make it again soon. Look how tiny your waist is and the size of your smile wearing this dress. Forget the problems you had and see the finished dress and the joy of wearing it. Go for it

[@minkimouse]

"I just want to do it because it looks cool" If that doesn't pretty much sum up my entire crafting life hahaha

[@annetteavery3349]

If at first you don’t succeed, adjust and insert, it’s just what we do, we make it right. None of the projects are perfect, but if you make it yourself you can still be proud that YOU made it and nobody else has one, yay👍🤜🏻🤛🏻. Love watching your videos, thank you 🇬🇧. P.S. glad you watch Morgan Doner and The Stitchery, I love their videos too, you’re all so informative ❤

[@cherylhuot4436]

Oh Stephanie! I’ve made each and every mistake you experienced making this dress, many times. Even experienced sewers have these problems! Give yourself a ton of Grace! Never expect perfection or you’ll always be disappointed! The dress looks great!! Great movement in the skirt! Plenty of twirl in that skirt!! The colors look fabulous. Be proud!

[@megangreene3955]

I watch you because of your sense of humour. So even if you just wanted to make the skirt, I would most definitely watch it simply for your personality.

[@WthrLdy]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched your videos and wanted to reach through the screen and help you draft and fit a piece, which is SO hard to do on yourself. We'd have those darts and sleeves fixed for good and you'd be reaching for that pattern again and again. I allow myself three small or one major mistake per sewing session. I've learned they only multiply and frustrate, so i call it. (I also have a modified favorite dress pattern I drafted, and have several of them in different prints.)

[@alliekingsley7919]

It's such a bright, colorful dress that it's hard to be sad, because it's super adorable! If you *really* wanted to "fix" the slightly mismatched dots up front, you could always do a wide faux button placket (with colorful ruffles?) up the front in any of the colors you have in the dress, including white, and sew some covered buttons in the same fabric the skirt's made out of to use up scraps!

[@maxinegautier3313]

I totally would have chickened out and used a solid color for the top. I love your willingness to play with bright patterns!

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

WHAT? YOU WERE NOT INVITED TO THIS OR OTHER PREMIERES? WHO DO I FIGHT FOR THIS?! LEMME AT ‘EM!!!!! Just delighted I have this as a procrastitraction from folding laundry

[@brendasorenson6186]

I got a chuckle when Stephanie proudly proclaimed her love of Disney... with a Hello Kitty in the background! 😂😂😂

[@mariepindstruplinde1671]

And a Miss Piggy mug on the top shelf. But a girl can have many loves!

[@NoeliaCardarelli]

Loving the commitment to theme of the video, all nine emotions were represented and a few more for the extra effect. 10/10

[@Bloodstainedwings]

ngl, im so glad im not the only one who forgets about interfacing until the point of actually sewing the collar XD

[@pmclaughlin4111]

1. That necklace goes with everything! 2. Love that you took the time to point out that after wear, you can go back and find details that affect the fit over time and make adjustments And 3. I NEED an UMBRELLA SKIRT!

[@joannstewart7807]

I loved watching you make this dress! Your joy is infectious! Keep on doing what you do! My husband and I love watching you because you inspire older folks like us to enjoy the sewing we do!

[@ruthnellputney2451]

Aww, Stephanie -- you're ok no matter how things turn out. I love that you always give anything your best shot, and let us be part of the process. . Have you any idea how comforting and encouraging this is to ? You're among my sewing essentials. Huge hugs through the internet. ❤❤❤❤

[@nickiethesaint316]

As a person who only wears black…I love how you embrace color. I love it so much on other people and your style in particular ❤❤❤

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

love this whole project cuz it's REAL! This is how my sewing goes. oh, the pinking shears asmr part brought back memories of my little 89 year old mom, who, for reasons unknown, wanted to pink the edges of a lap quilt she was making. They were the same pinking shears she used in the 1960s to trim my bangs for my K - 3rd grade school pictures. Wheeee

[@dragnflei]

Stephanie, watching your channel makes me so happy. Good on you for not giving up on the project when you were tempted to. 👍

[@DeniseMJoerg]

Stephanie, I so enjoy your videos. I thought I was the only one who ran out of bobbin thread, and sewed gathering and had to pick it out because the fabric flipped up and, we'll you know, don't you? I smile because it seems to me every booboo you've made so have I. You are such a kick to watch. I just discovered you maybe 2 weeks ago and binge watch you. Thank you for your sense of humor and beautiful projects!❤

[@AniRSm]

I love your excitement about the dress. It's just as gorgeous as you are. ❤❤😊 Joy would be proud. ❤🎉

[@neldahargo5933]

chaos is more fun than predictable. love your show

[@paulapridy6804]

The rainbow belt was the cherry on top. That is one happy dress❤❤

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

I love this dress. Even if it made you cry, it was 💯 worth the trial and error because it’s a dress that you are happy in, that you love, and that you will wear continuously. It fits beautifully and the colors!!! As for the washing, throw a couple color catchers in the washing machine. They work. I’ve used them many times and they’ve saved my butt when gifting quilts to family and doing a pre-wash to get that crinkly look.

[@sutarikun]

Color catchers are incredible magical technology. I use so many of them when I'm finishing yarn I've spun and knitted items I've completed that I always have them around (I'm also too lazy to sort wash sometimes).

[@susancollicott7473]

Amazingly done! Thank you for including your true emotions on this dress... a few dresses ago I was cursing and almost crying, wondering if others felt this way or maybe I should not be a sewest.... I love that even though you cried, it turned out so beautiful. (The dress I made turned out.... ok... boning is harder then it looks...)

[@normablake2748]

😅

[@shdwstrm]

Omg this dress turned out so ridiculously cute!!!!!!! I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

I wore a polyester vintage skirt to the zoo this summer and I cannot recommend that less.

[@shannonplimmer4981]

I ugly cry at the first inside out movie. The scene where the imaginary friend jumps off the wagon to save Joy…that’s it. That’s all it takes 😭😭 . The new dress and the beautiful skirt is a masterpiece!! ❤

[@sewannesew]

Thank you for not just very entertaining and informative videos, but also sharing your mistakes and frustrations. Makes me feel a lot better about my own chaos goblin sewing endeavors.

[@JenInOz]

So nice to see you so happy with this dress - especially as you were so frustrated during the making!

[@aprilscott2726]

Good on you, girl!!!!! I loved watching you overcome every obstacle and end up with a dress you love. ❤

[@atorres8760]

I just started watching sewing videos again and I absolutely love how you embrace the mistakes. ❤ I have it in mind to do an umbrella dress. Wish me luck and controllable chaos.

[@deborahstinnett5182]

Love you Steph, you made me feel so much better about my chaotic sewing 🥰

[@susangridley8354]

Feeling blue last few days but this made me feel a it brighter. Thank you for always being fabulously just you. 😘

[@jessikaj.create]

I am so happy that I am not the only one who will get all dressed up to go see the premier of a movie! You did a fabulous job. Also I cried during the movie too. It was beautifully done.

[@katherinejohnson3516]

Stephanie, watching this entire video was *so *much * fun!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Got vicarious joy from -your JOY!!!

[@mrs.rucker2448]

How excited was I when an Inside Out 2 ad just I interrupted you! I don’t see, but wish I did…my daughter is teaching herself and I encourage her to watch you. She inherited my moms old singer. The one my mom made my first communion dress on, and had a card with all the measurements for my dad, brother, and sister from 1956. And your whole existential crisis over the polka dots on the front….i totally get.

[@ravenfirestone3130]

I'm gonna show my age, and admit that when Stephanie emphasized 'gracefully', I heard the charm school lady from A League of Their Own, saying "And grrracefully, and grrrandly...", lmao

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

I like the top. Polka dots are fun.. I like the skirt.. together. ehhh kudos to hanging in on that collar.

[@bethknapp4935]

AAAAAHHHHHMMMAAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!!!!! I just love this so fricking much!!! And your face when you were wearing it was worth all the struggle!!! So proud of you!!!!! ❤️🤎💛💚💙💜

[@thejaneymac6385]

I love how happy this dress made you! It’s fabulous. You are such a delight Stephanie. I’m also a loud person so that resonated with me 🤣

[@shannonmcmillin5359]

Bravo gurl! At first I thought ughhh NO but DANG," you proved me WAY wrong! What a lovely dress! It's wonderful! And you look AMAZING in it! So worth the tears! BRAVO! Absolutely one of my faves. Thanks for sharing this very tuff adventure!❤

[@bonniemandly1815]

I don't make clothes for myself anymore for all the reasons shown here. I love that you show your mistakes. Makes me feel very "normal"!

[@LadyB_20]

This was soooo cool and the way the polka dots resemble the memory spheres from the movie was a nice touch!

[@ljshaw8516]

LOL I never do anything that makes sense! Us Gals stick together! Rock it Stephanie.

[@marathorne6821]

If a garment makes you happy, that's a major success. Could it be slightly better? Things could always be slightly better... But does that matter, if the thing makes you happy? Hell, no! Enjoy your beautiful happy dress 😁

[@TheQuiltingLunchLady]

Well Miss Stephanie , thanks for a great video with some chuckles thrown in. Your sewing projects are a reflection of my life and so always rewarding. Glad I am not always the only one struggling with sewing and life.

[@schoggikuacha1166]

I have been on this channel since the "i bought it all!" video. because i'm a knitter, and i was watching all the knitting youtuber showing their stash. and youtube recommended your video. and i stayed. i just love you humour, and your videos are always interesting. how you construct garments, different fabrics and patterns. you explain everything so well und it's just fun to watch, where your creative mind wanders of. that was basically just a very long text to say i like all of it! have a nice day!

[@tinawilson5020]

Hi Stephanie all l will say is BEAUTIFUL! ❤️ I LOVE YOUR PROCESS IN FINDING YOUR FABRICS, AND THE PROCESS OF HOW YOU ARRIVE AT PUTTING IT TOGETHER. BRILLIANT!! Thank You for sharing 🤗

[@krism.9363]

Wow, that was worth all the work. It turned out beautifully! 👗

[@Terri_Swift]

Stephanie, I am so glad to see you making videos regularly again!

[@kieraoona]

For cutting, I use THE EXACT SAME PUZZLE MAT TILES for my knees!!!! lololololol that's amazing! Great minds think alike! Happy sewing in chaos! I'm here for it! Also, that dotted fabric is super fun!

[@leahholland6272]

Love that you show your frustration! Tip on trimming and clipping the collar, use pinking shears

[@rufferstuff9148]

The dress looks great on you. It's the kind of dress you have to see in motion to appreciate it. Pattern matching seams always stresses me out. If the seam match bothers you how about an applique to cover it? Either lace or extend the center yellow panel of the skirt up into the boddice. Thanks.

[@jadakowers590]

What a great idea! Adding lace would make the dress reminiscent of Lily Pulitzer fashions.

[@CatMom4704]

Yup. Been there. Crying over sewing projects. Crying over sewing machine. Yet I keep sewing for the love of it

[@sewmeonekenobi639]

My son and I went to see the movie on Thursday night. It was pretty cool getting to see it the day before it was released. I have to admit, it was too intense for me. I had to step out at about the half way point and came back in for the happy ending.

[@OutRagaous]

Still mad at Up when I was Done in the bleeding intro! Urgh!

[@mjgobet5601]

I just can't handle it. I am giggling. Your earrings. . . .I keep having memory visions of Dixie Crossing restaurant. Used to live in Florida and have cute memories of helping #1 grandson (then 3yo) feeding the fish off the bridge at Dixie Crossing. He's now 20 and lives down the street from me in Oregon. Your sweating just going to the garage reminds me of one of my reasons I no longer live there. Keep stichin' !

[@Radiojane1]

Collars are hard. You are not alone in this struggle.

[@pauladavitt7554]

I saw the movie yesterday and I loved it. I want a rainbow skirt in my life, I need a rainbow skirt in my life

[@nadiasews]

This turned out awesome, I feel like you executed your vision perfectly! I took my kid to see this, and there were at least 3 times I wanted to cry!

[@originalkingdomhearts]

Even if it was just the skirt I'd still watch it!

[@josielajambe7278]

Your smile as you are wearing the dress says it all! It is such a fun, twirly dress!!

[@joycleckley2881]

Since you washed and dried the fabric to start with, hopefully no fade. I learned a few years back to rinse in vinegar water to set colors. I have done this myself with old reds, browns, blacks, who bleed terribly. Enjoyed your video so VERY much. Your sense of humor makes me "bust a zipper" laughing so hard. I would pay to see a syand up routine. Put on a sewing expo as I would be there everyday.💚💚💚💚💚. Peace, love and light.

[@bravehearticus]

What a gorgeous rainbow! Love it. Also, I cry at pixar films every time.

[@lucyleptonyx5858]

Oh my gosh, I feel the frustration of creation so much 😂 I experience all five stages of grief while doing a project, but it is SO WORTH IT TO GET A FINISHED PIECE I CAN WEAR AND LOVE WEARING ❤️

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Toss some rick rack down the front and call it good. I gotta say, I admire you for getting things done, because like you, I would have quit at the first sign of any problems. You inspire me to see and get things done! ❤❤❤

[@tiffanybevis4251]

I LOVE IT!!! I know it's frustrating when things don't go right but it's worth it in the end. I also have to remind myself constantly that seam ripping is a part of sewing 😅😂

[@BP-ef8mr]

I'm so glad you got over the hurtles of this dress! You look AMAZING!! And it's so beautiful and BRIGHT! I also love bright clothes.

[@randikauth5466]

Oh my Googly Moogly.... that bottle cap necklace is flipping choice

[@jayneterry8701]

Favorite words from Stephenie " let's go to the storage" yeah! 😂 Just tack up the sleeves it's good. Make changes to pattern immediately as you won't have to remember for next time. Glad your happy.

[@Alluvial.]

Yes! Make changes to pattern immediately, and then sew another dress or two right away! Once you’ve suffered the immense and hilarious and very relatable frustrations of tweaking the pattern for THIS dress (for which you get ALL the gold stars) quick repetition is the path to both additional awesome dresses and also a fully perfected pattern!

[@jayneterry8701]

@@Alluvial. your advice goes beyond mine! I haven't tried this in clothing but any small project or quilt block I say why make one when you can make 4 😂

[@Alluvial.]

@@jayneterry8701 Lol I try to *always* do this with clothing! Conservation of effort! I just make sure I’m using the “same” fabric type with each iteration, so I’m continuing to perfect the “same” pattern :)

[@marief9858]

So I'm traveling and I had to only pick 2 or 3 fabrics to bring with me to hand sew some items for fun....and watching you dig through all your fabric options - I almost cried - I want your fabric problems!! LOL Thanks for the video!

[@ericapelz260]

As a fan of Inside Out, I love this dress. I would also wear it to pride!. LOL

[@jenniferdennis336]

I have made a few dresses for myself and they were not much to brag about but I was very proud of myself. Now I am going to try another. This is going to be fun . You have inspired me to try something different.Thank you 😊

[@craftmamanl]

❤❤❤ always fun times to watch your video pop up

[@estherchandy6292]

I love you in that dress. You're very encouraging and fun

[@nautil_us]

Foam tiles on the floor for cutting things out is a Genius idea

[@tinawallace2668]

You are so awesome and sweet with your fluff babies. It's ironic I'm sitting in New Zealand watching you and marshmallow and eating mallow puffs for breakfast with my furbabies as well. Awesome job done

[@katelillo1932]

Wow 🤩 it looks phenomenal on you! You should be super duper proud of yourself 🎉

[@brucedouglass8232]

I think you are amazing. Love watching your videos.

[@jeanetterule5420]

You are the best!!! Thank you, thank you for the belly laughs. I think you have healed me of serious illnesses that I have laughed right out of my body!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@suek7086]

I am recovering from a hard fall so, at 74, and with an injury to my sternum, it really hurts to laugh, or sneeze. However I love watching Stephanie and can’t resist.

[@JelaneJ]

You are so talented, entertaining and insirping! Love your vids!

[@LyndaPoo]

I’m 😂 because you are keeping me on task while I take the seams out of this flipping pair of pants that I’m sewing while watching you seam rip the bodice. So meta! 😂

[@bilbea]

Did I watch this solely because it's a rainbow dress in rainbow month? yes (actually, no - I watch all really). But serious inspiration to sew my own rainbow dress, in chaos, of course!

[@kalka1l]

Oh my goodness you really knocked it out of the park! I love everything about this dress and would wear the hell out of it were it mine. I will gladly enjoy it vicariously instead. I know the collar was a pill but it does not look it. I love the themed format of the video. Just yay for you! Brava!

[@lindean2013]

Completely worth the struggle! I love the headband with it!!!! It's awesome!

[@blufaerie]

Lol at you experiencing EVERY emotion in this project!😂

[@AussieTracy]

The dress turned out gorgeous. For all the issues this naughty little dress sent your way it sure is a stunner. 🌸🐨🌸