I Made The Strawberry Dress! // My Vintage Inspired Plus Size

The Strawberry Dress has taken the internet by storm this year, and I, too, have fallen in love with it. I wanted my own version of the strawberry dress to be a bit more retro style, so this is the vlog of my personal diy version.
Resources
The original dress by Lirkia Mitoshi: lirikamatoshi.com/products/st...
Fabric used: www.etsy.com/listing/79626014...
Patterns used:
McCalls M6503: www.etsy.com/listing/83833354...
Butterick 6352: www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8ZO55I/...
Simplicity 8628: www.amazon.com/dp/B079XWNYVL/...
Malco Modes Melonie petticoat: www.amazon.com/dp/B005UN7XBG/...
Helpful Tutorial for putting pockets in a tulle layered dress: • How to add In Seam Poc...
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[@craftynekoLM]

I absolutely love how you share you’re process, warts and all. Sewing is so much trail and error and I really appreciate you embracing that. I don’t want to see perfect projects in shot. I want to see the second guessing, starting over, and the dreaded seam ripping. This video was so satisfying and encouraging to watch. Beautiful dress! You are just so enjoyable to watch. 🍓 👗

[@guineverecassidy4855]

Not only are you likely the only one on your block with a strawberry dress but one with pockets!! Beautiful work!! Such a fun and lovely gown!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! You have to have pockets!

[@amyhannon3034]

WOW that dress is stunning! Also you are making a very convincing argument for frequent & precise fittings... Grumble grumble I don't want to grumble grumble 😅

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! And honestly, fit is the most important thing in garment sewing, imo. It's annoying and time consuming, but getting the fit right makes all the difference!

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

Dora is such a good helper. She looks very proud of how helpful she is.

[@roxiepoe9586]

My growing up cat was patched like Dora! Her name was April. Mom found her, a tiny-barely-open-eyes baby, in a dumpster on April fools day, and she came to live with us. April traveled the whole country with our family and ruled the neighborhood when we were home.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Aww, poor thing! I'm glad your family found her and gave her a good home!

[@StylingtheCenturies]

I really like that you gave us a option to make it using a pattern. I have seen a lot of people create it through draping but I'm not at that stage yet aha! Loved how it turned out

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! Personally, I am not usually a draper. Much easier to frankenpattern!

[@ohifonlyx33]

I'm just here to see the final product and may I say... that is an excellant twirling dress... and truly the Strawberry Dress as it deserves to be. Like, you actually perfected it IMHO.

[@roxannlegg750]

Well done to think of the placement for the bust point - its something those of us with larger figures need to think about - but often dont. I was very impressed! After 20 years and more of costuming, I have found very few people, esp those who are larger put as much thought into placement as I would. Im one of your newer subscribers, but you deserve to do well, you have good advice and experience. The way you go about your videos shows your dressmaking experience.

[@reyannefrigon2737]

Yaaaaasssss! I have been waiting for someone to make a 'plus size' friendly version of this dress. In still saving up for the best materials but as soon as i can afford it this video is gonna be a life saver. Thank you! Subscribing ❤

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! I'm so glad it was helpful. Good luck on your dress!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

I didn't care for the dress at all until I saw you wearing it at the end. You look precious and I did enjoy watching your sewing adjustments. Thank you for sharing.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Aww, thank you so much! :)

[@braydenalexis]

I have a question: not for the sake of judgement but for the sake of learning so please don't take this the wrong way. What is the difference between buying the dress from China vs buying the fabric from China? How do you ensure that your products are ethically sourced? Beautiful dress and fabric, it just came to my mind while I was watching! Again not for judgement I am just genuinely curious

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! Don't worry, I don't take it as judgement. The main thing is that unfortunately, I think a lot/most fabric comes from China, so there's not much of a way to get away from that, whether you're purchasing fabric or clothing. I can't speak to the conditions/wages of fabric manufacturers, but I know that people who make clothing overseas make almost no money at all for their hard work. So buying something like this that is made in China takes that work away from the better paid stitchers who work for Lirika Mitoshi, and instead encourage retailers like AliExpress to keep paying their workers almost nothing so that $400 dresses can be sold for $29.

[@trudicole3520]

I must admit I like the dress without the ruffles it is a lovely dress and you have done a great job

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@astrudlang7557]

Cool! Thanks for sharing- you explain stuff soo well! Also the thrift store advice is so practical and applicable. Offen people do great stuff in vids and sow like pros , but one gets the Impression: „I ‚m just not capable of doing that ...“ with you I feel really encouraged and empowered.💕

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Aww, thank you! :)

[@the.real.camille]

Recently subscribed and wanted you to know you do a really lovely job explaining your processes. Very relaxing to watch & I’m thoroughly enjoying your channel. Your interpretation of this dress is delightful! You’ve done a beautiful job!! Thank you🙏🏽🥰

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you very much!

[@prettynpink0105]

Thank you so much for the overview of sewing pockets. I've just ventured into sewing and using patterns and I was infinitely baffled by my pattern's pocket instructions. It makes so much more sense now! Thank you!!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@marcco44]

wow the best strawberry dress, very beautiful---- you're very good!!!

[@haydenochoa1681]

So cute!!!

[@Chibihugs]

Delightful. It is so fun to see your take on this cute dress.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@kirabowie]

What a pretty dress!

[@julieruch608]

Your videos are both encouraging and inspiring. Both you and the dress are lovely.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you so much!

[@keytonad]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@galacticjester6668]

Super cute!

[@TheGPFilmMaker]

I love your videos! You do gorgeous work and they always make me smile!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you so much!

[@pamschaw3842]

The way you pose is so lovely! The dress is adorable and looks wonderful on you!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@arionrhod6383]

Love it! You look so darling in it!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@afifahhhhhh]

Great videos and ideas! I love everything about this video. Thank you for sharing lots of tips! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! :)

[@meme-sw1pc]

That dress is so pretty, it really suits you.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@greenmacaroni8872]

You did a beautiful job! Thank you for sharing. Julie 🥰

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! 🤗

[@afiiik1]

I have to watchore of your videos because I always have all of the fitting issues that you described after making a mock-up 😃

[@nisrinagrace]

That dress is so pretty 😍🥰❤️

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@SaturdaySewing]

I like your version so much better and enjoyed watching the process. I have that same issues with the shoulder fitting. Happy stitching.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! Yeah, I never feel like I have small shoulders until I go to fit commercial patterns. 😂

[@Toyon95]

Aaw what a cute and relaxed kitty ^u^

[@periwinklebutterfly]

Great dress! It came out so cute! I'm actually waiting for my strawberry fabric to arrive. I planned on making something for my daughter, but now I want to make it for myself! 😂

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! You deserve a strawberry dress too!

[@Barbaraheartbeat]

Hi Dora. I love this dress. Thank you for sharing. I have a little Zoie dog who helps me.

[@michellecornum5856]

Lovely, lovely, lovely. I like the longer ruffle on the sleeve. Pink really looks vibrant on you. Dora is so much more -- amiable -- than my cats when they help me hold my fabric down. One of my cats LOVES blue fabric, and managed to slow the re-organization of my sewing room by weeks simple by refusing to let me touch the blue fabrics. Stay well!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! And yes, Dora is generally very amiable and sweet. Normally when I move her off of things in the sewing room (my chair is her favorite), she tends to just leave the room.

[@carlalucas7229]

Beautiful!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@racheltgal1]

love the dress

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@peggyr9623]

It turned out so cute on you. So many of the others I have seen looked terrible on the person. I'm glad you chose to make it your own! It would not look ok on me at all, so I won't be making it for myself, but I'm glad you made it as it looks terrific! Congrats!!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! 😊

[@janekokoszko7525]

Dora deserves a strawberry dress!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

She totally does. Though she would probably rip it up!

[@lesleyharris525]

How about a strawberry bed

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

@@lesleyharris525 the problem is that she loves ripping up tulle. I left some of the leftover plain tulle on the floor for a day after I finished the dress, and she already ripped it in multiple places (and it's not the first time she's done that!)

[@julithewizards1358]

Oh wow, you already finshed the dress! 😲👏 And I haven't even started my version of it. 🙈 But your video can now be used at reference for me. 👍 Putting in pockets and a side zipper in a tulle with sequins? You are so brave!!! 💖

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I was actually surprised how nicely the pockets/side zip went in. *knock on wood* but I haven't had the tulle or sequins catch in the zipper yet, either.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Very pretty! I also have a four-footed helper, thankfully he has no teeth so he can't actually run away with patterns and things, but he doesn't need to be anywhere near me to get bunny fluff all over everything, I swear he teleports it ot weird places like my computer's air intake, and the kitchen range hood (he doesn't go within ten feet of it, won't go on kitchen linoleum at all). And I'm right there with you about having to move the shoulders in repeatedly, I've been working on the same pattern for several iterations and I always end up leaving too much on... Next dress, it's going!

[@acebaker3623]

Funny, when you were fussing about the sleeve ruffles I was thinking you would decide to do a second layer of puff in the tulle. Little disappointed when that didn't happen.

[@Bernie_is_eepy]

It's a real shame I didn't find you sooner!

[@harxmoond]

You can make a pinafore and hat for this and it would look like strawberry shortcake and that would look oh so sweet. Loved the dress, I've seen different versions with bats and pumpkins and honestly it just a wonderful idea.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Aww, that would be adorable! And yes, I've loved the Halloween versions. I wanted to do that this year, but couldn't find any good fabric.

[@emma8547]

So beautiful!! After all the adjustments it seems like you might have been able to cut the smaller size and do a full bust adjustment.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

To be honest, I never thought about that, but you might be right. Though on the other hand, according to the size chart, I was supposed to be a larger size anyway! And thank you!

[@susanrussell8195]

First let me say that I think you did a great job with this dress and especially making design decisions which were best fit you. I have seen more than one version of the dress. The part I missed most in your version was the visual depth which came from using multiple layers of tulle and gathering them before attaching them to the lining. I think this would have helped with the disconnect between your version and the ruffles. Excellent call on lengthening the sleeve ruffle to match the scale of your sleeve. I think I would have liked the skirt ruffle just to tie in the rifle on the bottom of the sleeve. Loved the pairing with the red ballet flats.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That turned out lovely. I’m still surprised that I like the strawberry material. I’m not really a sparkly pink person. I really like the retro feel as well.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@kzisnbkosplay3346]

I like it much better without the super-low neck! Great job!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! :)

[@rachelhess5399]

Noelle saw this over my shoulder and said, "OOOH! That's so pretty!". Now she wants one. Haha! Yours is the best repro I've seen so far, I love it. I'm not a huge fan of the original though.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Hahah! So are you going to make her one? And thanks! :)

[@pompe221]

I like yours better than the original!

[@trudicole3520]

My cat Ivy was sitting on my lap watching your Dora

[@baileywortham9500]

Can you make me one?? 😍😢🥺 soooo beautiful!!

[@josieber8032]

When i was young about 50 years ago I knew a lady that worked for CW making their dresses I used to to pester her to tell me about it anyway she said they had to raise the neck lines 2" they were so low. Can u tell me where u buy cotton sateen haveing trouble finding it BTW I love ur videos

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! I get my white and black sateen at Joann's. Other colors you'd probably have to get online.

[@drenamurphy9193]

I believe you should have pleated the tule for the sleeves and the bottom of your dress. If you enlarge the photo of the original dress you can see it’s not gathered but pleated

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yeah, that's what I was attempting with the ruffler foot (despite the name, they actually pleat, not ruffle). But it just didn't look right.

[@CandycaneLane999]

Oh, I thought the ruffles on the neckline were pretty on you

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! I think it just kind of feels like the more ruffles I add, the harder it is to wear it as a normal dress!

[@biancarademakers2875]

My cat Jake was watching this video with me and he was realy staring at the screen. Then Dora showed up and he tried to become one with the screen😂. I think it's safe to say that Dora has a furry fan😂

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Hahah! That's awesome! :)

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi,love your dress, not so keen on the original dress the neckline is much more flattering as a cross over.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@FlybyStardancer]

Of course it’s Dora’s fabric! Anything that’s ours actually belongs to our feline overlords/ladies.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Haha! So true. :)

[@MrsBestiaAzul]

It doesn't look like the original tho

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yes, that was the point.