I took the Walkaway Dress Challenge! Butterick 6015 | Seams Sketchy

[@dorothydecesare1607]

A bed sheet you said! Trim it in red binding you said! Make it in less than 3 hours you said! Congrats on beating the clock, and making an absolutely smashing walk away dress! Loved your enthusiasm and the dress looked so nice on you! ❤❤❤

[@KaityBower]

Thank you very much!

[@annek1226]

I did a double take when I saw this as a video on UTube! Years ago my mother was quite the accomplished seamstress who was self taught. She made a number of pieces of her wardrobe. She actually made this dress for herself back then. To give you some perspective, I believe that was in the 50’s. I am now 75!

[@KaityBower]

Wow! Thank you for sharing! That’s one of the things I love about sewing from vintage patterns, is wondering about the many versions of the same dress that have come before!

[@cynthiajohnston424]

At 72 , I too have wonderful memories of my mother's beautiful sewing ! While we did not need to make our clothing to save money , we did it to be unique , creative & have our own special looks . From formals to swimwear , we loved choosing patterns & fabrics ! I showed horses & just like my dresses , you didn't want to have the same outfit as anyone else . Sewing is a lifelong skill & enjoy learning more . 💗

[@kathleenscheidt7339]

I’m 73 and I remember my mom had the same

[@ellenhofer3343]

My mom did, too!

[@thirdonetoo1212]

Hi. I’m not a sewer, but this came up on KZbin and I was curious what a “walkaway dress” would be. You have such an engaging personality, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole video. You are obviously very talented and the dress looks amazing on you.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you so much! This was such a sweet comment. Absolutely made my day!

[@Bella-gj6wc]

Same here! I’m jealous at your talent. I actually found the pattern on ETSY for 17.00, which I thought was an okay price. What I am wondering, is it one piece? What I mean, do you step into it, then pull the top over your head to secure in front? Thanks for the demo. Love it!

[@pioneercynthia1]

@@Bella-gj6wc It's like a bib front apron, except that instead of tying it in the back there are these extra sections that come around your body and then button in the front!

[@catdancerskaleidoscopeofbo8496]

Same Here.

[@StcyBRD]

Same 😀👍

[@melaniew4354]

I think you did a fine job, and yes with some torso and shoulder adjustments it will fit you nicely. The extra waist buttons will make it more stable, this dress was designed for someone with a 1950s wasp waist, don't forget, lol! I am glad you mentioned that it looks best with a petticoat. I watch channels where people express disappointment in how these vintage garments look when sewn up, and complain that they are limp or frumpy, etc...I think modern people are missing something here. Namely, to get a true vintage look you need correct undergarments to act as a foundation. My grandmother was always going on about proper "foundational layers" such as bras, slips and girdles. It's hard for us to believe now, but even slender women wore girdles back then, to nip in the waist and create the desired 1950s silhouette. Without these ingredients the garment will not wear as expected. It was also much more common back then to starch and iron cotton fabric, which gave it more body. I enjoyed watching you create your own version of the Walk Away Dress.

[@susanrussell8195]

@@RA82828 I completely agree with everything in the original comment. I did not think anything came through as polite negativity.

[@teresaames7902]

@@susanrussell8195I totally agree! I found the first comment honest and wholesome. She only agreed with the shoulder comment, which in my opinion was completely honest and needed. The shoulders were too long and while the channel stated she did it thinking she needed to but, found it to be a mistake. We can all agree the dress looks nice on her but, would look lovely more tailored to her shoulders!

[@sbryant6797]

I was thinking our under garments are so different now.

[@joandouglas9000]

Great post and delightfully thorough! So interesting to have this amount of information to ponder as we watch our favorite channel! I’m remembering the many layers Mom and my gramma’s wore under their dresses…!

[@carolkasundixson7539]

What is a wasp waist? Do you mean women are fatter now?

[@tammywinter9268]

Well this was fun, loved that you sew on a Pfaff, I loved it long, what a great dress for the garden. Thank you.

[@johnettehaines6291]

I love Stephanie, she always gives me a good giggle

[@lisamaxwell7291]

You can use 2 different colour fabrics for front and back for totally new look. Red satin front and black velvet for back would be a holiday glam look. Making it reversible you could use 2 lightweight fabrics.

[@KaityBower]

Yes! I can’t wait to make a more dressy version and I think two colors would be lovely!

[@glomontero6011]

Fantastic idea!

[@gingerblack4528]

Oh my God! My mom used to wear those dresses around the house she was continually sewing things from the patterns and I remember her wearing those dresses like in the afternoons or whatever after she had done her chores she said it was a wonderful way to relax and they were comfortable and easy to make. She sewed me a sun dress with yellow daisy pattern on it.

[@natnielsen8472]

What sweet memories!

[@patriciaschiro2659]

I’ve made this dress so many times. I’ve made it as a formal dress and as as a casual.

[@KaityBower]

I already know I’ll be making more! It seems so versatile!

[@bonnieriecke5199]

Where did you get your pattern

[@patriciaschiro2659]

@@bonnieriecke5199 I actually used the new version but I altered it to fit.

[@joyanne440]

How can I get an actual real pattern?

[@susanrussell8195]

@@joyanne440 The new release of this pattern is in most stores that sell patterns. I used the new release to make this for my daughter. I didn’t find it difficult to follow. It will more than likely need to be altered but that is true of most patterns unless you have the perfect ‘model’ proportions.

[@WendyDewarHughes]

I made that dress too. The pattern was from my mother's collection, authentic vintage!

[@KaityBower]

Amazing! A great pattern to have!

[@nomiedezdez9256]

Beautiful! As a beginning seamstress I’m impressed with you finishing in less than 3hrs 😅😅 I always wondered what the pattern would look like in the cover art fabric and it’s so cute!

[@patstokes7040]

When I was a kid fabric stores were very common. This was in the 1950. They had drawers and drawers of patterns and huge catalogue books to look thru to find the perfect "thing". Almost everyone sewed.

[@newenglandlight8724]

I started sewing in the early 60's and remember going through those pattern books and trying new patterns. They were so cheap then, not like now! I've made hundreds of outfits over the years and still sew now and then. One of the skills I am so grateful to have.

[@niseplank4527]

My mom could park me on those stools in front of the books, and I'd read them while she got the things she needed.

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

Last time I was at JoAnn Fabric was right before a season change (when they release new fabrics and new patterns). They usually have fully stocked drawers of patterns, but it was slim pickins right before the spring/summer patterns were released. Side note: I really was disappointed in the new pattern releases this season, they’re all so mid. Even Vogue was a letdown, and I usually like their pattern designs and fit, even if it’s not a design I’d wear.

[@sabrepinkt]

I have this pattern and made the dress in a couple hours for a themed party for 40s/50s attire. It does take a huge amount of material and binding. But it's so cool to put on and go. Literally finished sewing, did make-up and hair and went.

[@KaityBower]

Yes! Such a fun make! I feel like I saved a lot of money making my own bias tape and I can’t wait to make it again!

[@inTruthbyGrace]

I can't sew and I don't know why this ended up in my suggestions but you are adorable, your dress is lovely, and you did a great job making this video. It was very cool how you set the video up outside and all the angles you used to make the "reveal". Very nice work!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback a lot! I’ve been working on making my footage more enjoyable with the limited equipment that I have. It’s nice to know it’s getting better!

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

Same - idk why it ended up in my feed but cute dress.

[@christinewhicher6643]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video too! When you hit your foot on the chair I literally spit my coffee out on my screen!!! Thank you ,thank you, thank you, for not editing that out. It's something that would happen to me and I needed to giggle uncontrollably, been sick a few days and you made my morning. Loved the dress on you too,great job! I'm gonna get more coffee.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I would love to be one of those ~aesthetic~ seamstresses, but that’s just not the reality😂 I hope you feel better soon!

[@chrystalelizabeth]

That's a cute dress 👗 It's got a Dorothy's Wizard of Oz kinda look to it 😍

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I thought so, too! I may use it for a Halloween costume at some point😂

[@andreagascoigne6735]

Lovely dress - well done...... To your point about petticoats : underskirts, slips, petticoats, whatever you want to call them will **almost always** improve the way your dress/skirt hangs/falls. Especially those made in a "silkier" fabric, such as polyester/nylon/silk. (Cotton slips are lovely, but can create surface friction between the slip and your dress/skirt, thus impeding the flow/hang of your garment). xxx💖💖💖

[@jackiejames4551]

I love how happy you were when you finished the dress. It's probably one of the best dresses I've seen made in this challenge. Well done! ❤

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!!! I got very lucky with having all of the materials in my stash already and they happened to work out so well!

[@nicolapreece6368]

The dress looks absolutely beautiful ☺️

[@myblueskye777]

My mother can sew ANYTHING. I on the other hand? Not so much. I wish I had this talent! I remember going to the fabric store with my mom to pick out fabrics and Butterick and Simplicity patterns. She sewed many of my clothes and even a costume or two! I'm so glad you have this talent and can enjoy it and share it with us. A lovely video by a lovely lady. Have a wonderful day!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! You as well! I learned a lot of the basics from KZbin myself, so if you want to learn there’s resources out there!

[@myblueskye777]

@@KaityBower I shared your video with my mom and will see her in the near future and ask her what she thought. I'm sure she'll enjoy it!

[@evansjessicae]

Hey, wow, I actually made that dress 13 years ago when I first started sewing! It was probably one of my most-looked-forward-to patterns, because my whole reason for wanting to learn to sew was to make retro dresses. 😍 On mine I did an aqua fabric with tiny brown dots for the front and a solid dark brown for the wrap-around. I felt soooo legit whenever I wore it (with a crinoline underneath) that it felt more like a costume, so I wasn't confident enough to wear it often. 🙈😅

[@KaityBower]

That sounds lovely! I hope you have the confidence to wear it now!

[@TheMayu]

Love how you matched the envelope! I’m impressed how fast everyone is with this challenge, it took me over 5 hours to finish mine!! 😅

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! The speed of my machine definitely helped. If I had to use a different machine I would be a lot slower.

[@EdenYell]

Same here.. It was almost an hour just to get everything cut and pinned for me.

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Super cute! You could make all sorts of pretty dresses with that pattern!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! Agreed. I think it will become a closet staple.

[@pnuthead13]

Cute dress. My mom, grandma and aunt all sewed a ton and we have BOXES of patterns at the family home. This one is probably buried in there somewhere. Maybe someday we will have another seamstress in the family…😊

[@Diniecita]

I love the way you did the buttons. They look so much better that way. And I agree 5 might be better. I would love to watch a tutorial on just how you folded it as you did it quite fast and off camera.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! That’s a wonderful idea! I will try and get that out soon!

[@silverstitch28]

I've made this dress several times over. Its soo easy and you can do many alterations and additions to it.

[@KaityBower]

Agreed! I can’t wait to make more!

[@TheMimichacha]

I didn't know what kind of a dress this would b....SOOOO CUTE....I LOVE vintage styles...so classy! U have such a cute personality....perfect for ur sewing channel!!!

[@bluegreenglue6565]

I don't know why this video was suddenly recommended to me, but strangely I have this pattern in my collection and have never used it (I was much thinner when I bought it, and for years was too afraid to "mess it up"). Thanks to your inspirational triumph, I'm going to get that sucker out of storage, go get some thrift store sheets (and drapes -- I love making skirts from drapes) and see what I can do. I once spent 38 straight hours making an authentic hakama and kataginu for my son (lots of time on the floor with a ruler and chalk). I'm guessing it's going to take me a couple of weeks of off-and-on work to finish the dress, but looking forward to it. Thank you very much!

[@KaityBower]

Yay!!! The best of luck to you! If you do make it and post anywhere like TikTok or Instagram, please tag me! I would love to see it!

[@bethdaly8079]

So lovely! I have never sewed, but my mother made ALL of my clothing until I went to junior high, including coats. We were always at the fabric store- such wonderful memories!!

[@depoquest7928]

Nice job! My mother did a lot of sewing when we were growing up. She made dresses for me , my sister, and herself. Brings back memories. It's hard to believe that there are young people doing this today. Pretty awesome!

[@sewforlife586]

I bought this pattern about 10yrs ago and never made it. I also think it could be made really pretty as a after 5 dress as well. You did a really great job! I love how u were able to copy the fabric on the envelope.😉👍

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I agree! I’m looking forward to making a few more versions!

[@GoddessNeith]

avoid the retro copy. get the original pattern if you can. THAT one doesn't have the horrific fitting problems the retro one does.

[@TruFlyFox]

Your dress is super cute with the checked fabric. Also, I was so excited to see someone sewing with the same machine as I "attempt" to sew with (I am a beginner and currently have varying levels of success. LOL)

[@sarahmaurer5240]

You are a complete doll! I am now a follower! Keep up the good work, you are a natural on camera too.😊

[@KaityBower]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! I second guess myself a lot so I really appreciate that!

[@maricogan2903]

Wonderful project. I love the pattern of the dress. I gave away approximately 150 "old" dress patterns dated from the 1920s-1970s. I have piles of old trim, lace and apron patterns left.

[@KaityBower]

Amazing! What a stash!

[@LilyGazou]

20s and 30s. What a dream.

[@TheJustineCredible]

WOW! So cute! I'm impressed! Why aren't dresses today as cute as vintage dresses? It's like designers have gotten lazy. This one has so much flare, so much personality and suits you so well! Just adorable!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I am very fond of vintage styles. Especially the dresses.

[@jeanninecook6661]

Loved watching this. I absolutely love vintage clothing styles. Thanks

[@newenglandlight8724]

I really enjoyed your video! I've been sewing for almost 60 years and this reminded me of all the patterns I've bought over that time. Most of them have been discarded and I wish I had thought to save them. They would have been a great way to remember all the different events of my life. The very first dress I made was a maternity dress. Sewing has given me so much pleasure and I still make things like curtains, etc. Thanks for the memories!

[@definemygravity]

This is so amazing! I've always loved this pattern, but was always intimidated to sew it. The dress is gorgeous on you!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! It’s definitely manageable! You should try it!

[@CarnivoreSeventyOne]

I love seeing young women sewing!

[@ang3lfac3]

Thank you for motivating me to get back into sewing ❤… it’s been 45 years, idk why I ever stopped!

[@KaityBower]

Yay!! I hope you have a great time doing it!

[@MinasMagic]

There is hope! I discovered this pattern when someone raved about it in their video. So, I tried it and hated it! That's so exciting to learn that it wasn't completely me...the reprint pattern is largely to blame. Will definitely be giving it another go as it looks like such a fun and comfy dress to wear. :D

[@KaityBower]

Good luck!!!

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

Wonderful choice! I made this, reversible, as evening/party wear. It is such a fabulous pattern! I love your version of it. It is lovely.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! Reversible is genius! I may have to try that sometime!

[@conniewojahn6445]

Somehow this looks to me like a wrap around apron, maybe because of the lack of side seams and/or zipper or perhaps the checkered cloth. Anyway, it's very nice and well done. Good idea using the bed sheet. My mother was a seamstress supreme, self taught. She could make anything from cloth, often using patterns she designed. When working a pattern she'd not used before, she'd cut it from old bed sheets so she could make adjustments before cutting from brand new cloth.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! Yes, it truly is more of a skirted apron, but I love it anyway!

[@jpendowski7503]

Came to see your Walkaway winner from Stephanie Canada’s challenge. Great job prepping and the fabric you were able to use. I have mostly sewn costumes, was taught to appreciate hand made things by my mom and grandmothers. Thank you for your video.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! My grandma taught me to sew and it’s so special to be given that appreciation from previous generations!

[@kryskay989]

I have that pattern! My mom gave it to me years ago... I think it would be gorgeous in a velvet material!

[@KaityBower]

Oooh! Great idea!

[@lorettauppercue6400]

What a beautiful, simple looking dress. Looks so comfortable and classic.

[@stj971]

Cute dress! Wish my mom was still here, we used to go pattern shopping together. She could sew anything! She graduated FIT and was a professional pattern maker the last years of her life in NYC. She would have enjoyed your video.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you for sharing and for the compliment!

[@DiedreAnn66]

Your interaction with your cat earned a follow 😆 Great video too. May God bless and keep you 🙏

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! She’s a sweet kitty! We adopted her as a kitten from a family of outdoor cats that live at a monastery!

[@DiedreAnn66]

@@KaityBower that's wonderful 😊

[@theplussizecostumer]

Awesome! I have to enlarge the pattern by 25 inches all around. I'm not sure I'm going to get it done by the deadline because of that and because of my weird life.

[@KaityBower]

Totally understandable! I got very lucky I was able to find a day to make it work! 😂 I’m not able to sit down and sew uninterrupted like that very often. I hope to see yours soon!

[@faithbrown8739]

You did a beautiful job on the dress and it looks fabulous on you!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@sarahb5325]

I have an original pattern that is too small for me and rather than having the snaps at the front I added ties long enough to tie at the front or back and it's the best dress ever!

[@KaityBower]

That’s a great modification! I’ll have to keep that in mind!

[@Kiki_Reborn]

I’ve watched so many of the walk away dress challenges, and I’ve decided in need to give this dress a go.

[@richardnasluchacz3227]

An interesting variation on this dress may be to substitute an attached step-in pair of capri pants for the front dress panel, giving you the outer skirt in the sides and back, with mid calf pants underneath. Putting it on would require stepping into the pants, placing head through the opening, and then bringing the sides back and around to fasten at the waist. A different fabric could be used starting at the back waistline to give contrast between the 2 layers.

[@KaityBower]

That is absolutely genius! I never would have thought of that, but now I think I need to make one!

[@MichiaMakes]

I love Stephanie Canada! Love her vibe. Love that she’s introduced me to such amazing people as yourself who don’t have the following they/you definitely deserve!

[@cobbieg]

It’s beautiful. I love your color choices. My favorite so far. I can’t stop watching these walkaway dress videos.

[@deniseberman8633]

Great job, prettier than anything that’s out there now. I used to sew a lot.

[@katherinestone3169]

Oh my gosh, I’ve watched a bunch of different videos of the walk away dress challenge, and this one is by far my favorite!! Well done!

[@butchocoybruce2074]

You are so talented. That dress suits you so well. It looks so good on you. I wish I could sew like you.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I learned a lot when I first started sewing from KZbin!

[@texasgigi3684]

Cudos to you! I unfortunately selected a Butterick pattern to make my senior sewing project with. It was a jumpsuit. It was so hard! I never made an item of clothing, or anything else, again!! Your dress looks great. I love it!!

[@AlycyaJane]

I loved your excitement for this, and it looked great on you. Your cat is super adorable too 😍

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!!!

[@colleeninprayer1498]

I love it too. Very flattering. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And kitty is super cute 💖

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@jlynnc9559]

I made this dress years ago (90’s) as a play dress for my daughter.

[@KaityBower]

Very cute!!! I think I want to make a matching one for my daughter as well!

[@mariacrochet8379]

I love it too!! Nice work. Your modeling in the field was lovely as well. I'd like to make one in a buttery color with brown trim.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! That sounds absolutely lovely!

[@kerrialexander4211]

I love that dress! My mother loved to sew, thanks for bringing back some great memories of her! Great job!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@purity1726]

I've watched a lot of "Walk Away Dress" challengers here on You Tube and by far I like your fabric & binding color choices the BEST! By far! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! Sometimes sticking with the suggestions on the pattern works out well!

[@tutuldok]

9:03 owie 😂 prettyyyy dress, glad i came across this video. really appreciate that there's no annoying background music for the most part. i found this very calming to watch and listen to

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@shesatitagain234]

Your video caught my attention because I bought this pattern years ago and made the dress. Exact fabric as on the cover; spent a lot of money on it. It looked like something out of an I Love Lucy episode with the model (me) being Lucy. It was horrific. I was truly sad it didn’t fit well. You did awesome; great job!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! It is a lot of fabric! I’m so lucky I got this fabric for free. I hope you’re able to revisit the dress and make the fit work for you!

[@Bernergirl2008]

Amazing. Just finished your video. I love your version!

[@moon-ud8tq]

Turned out so nice! No need to redo changes you made; that red trim really adds to the dress 👍

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I like the red as well. The sleeves fall down a bit as I move, so for comfort I am going to take them up.

[@csimpsontailoring5972]

I am blessed to have one of the original walk away dress patterns!

[@KaityBower]

Amazing!!!

[@stevezytveld6585]

Ms. Stephanie Canada is wonderful. I've been really hesitant of trying to do a speed-run with this pattern just because I have so many alterations I'd have to make. But now I'm severely tempted. It came out so lovely. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I’m really glad I did the alterations one day and the actual sewing a different day, but other than that I’m very pleased! The pattern pieces aren’t super complicated so slash and spread worked really well. Let me know if you end up making it! I would love to see!

[@suen5006]

Very cute dress! It occurred to me that a cute top might be developed for a person with disabilities who has trouble dressing. I am thinking of this because helping my mother dress has become so difficult now that she is disabled; and I also worked in a nursing home where dressing with traditional sleeves was also a challenge.

[@KaityBower]

It could definitely be an option! There’s a similar pattern in construction, simplicity 8593, that with a bit of modification to have elastic instead of ties may also be a good option!

[@suen5006]

@@KaityBower thanks for replying! My mother has injured her neck and we need to figure out some easier dressing options for her.

[@lulumoon6942]

Thanks for suggesting this, I have acquired such dexterity issues, and miss such details!

[@megwilcox2878]

Great build! I can see why people love that pattern, it's super-cute, and you could do so many things to change it up!

[@KaityBower]

Agreed! I already have plans for many more!

[@qe1dayatime]

I love it ! ...you look great in it ..nice job! I saw this pattern on Amazon will now order it...

[@miriamofsanik981]

That dress is so cute. I never thought of using sheets for fabric! Love it!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! I love using sheets! A great cheap alternative when a lightweight cotton is a good fabric choice and you need lots of it!

[@caroltaylor4282]

Wow!! I loved your creative amazing! You make sewing totally fun!!!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@jordisbraun4985]

I made 4 dresses like this till today an I still love them. First thing I considered was that the today-material = elastic needs many changes. The first materials I took= cotton, the pattern fits 100% then.

[@susanwale8887]

I love the dress on you, what a cute design, love the pattern. 👏❤️🌷

[@ritaconley9544]

I love this dress. You did a great job sewing it. Nice job.❤

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@lauracarpenter5283]

Yours is the best walkway dress I have seen so far! Very nice!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you very much!

[@mysticwillow333]

Very well done, I'm feeling like I maybe, possibly, might give it a go in the future sometime as well , it looks absolutely lovely n you well done x

[@nancyjohnson5810]

I liked the longer length myself. This dress is adorable.

[@lulumoon6942]

How dazzling, the execution and finished product! 👍😍🏆

[@patriciaharlen4823]

Very very cute! And looks fantastic on you. Great job!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@katyburns9758]

What a fantastic job you - so satisfying to see the result ❤

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@brendaescalon2175]

I have watched several of these being made (thank you Stephanie Canada) and I think yours is the cutest.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@cbass2755]

What an adorable dress! It’s beautiful….

[@jeanstarr6341]

Great job! Really nice presentation and you look so cute in the dress!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@carolwilson5440]

Such a wonderful design !!❤

[@amaliacollins8408]

Looks great on you! Super beautiful Thank you so much for sharing 👍💕 Looking for more of your videos

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@gsagadin]

I cant believe it. and it looks so NICE!!!!!

[@lpruitt4163]

I love this pattern, it is so cute and looks wonderful on you. You fabric choices are perfect too love the red trim.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@wrmlm37]

I am rediscovering sewing after a decade's hiatus. I need a new machine, but renting them is RIDICULOUS. Like 60.00/hour for a sewing station at Joanne's! Anyway, this was EXTREMELY charming. TY! New sub;)

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! And wow! That is quite pricey! You may want to check your local libraries! A lot of places now have a ‘lending library’ for things like tools, yard equipment, seeds, etc. and a common inclusion is a sewing machine! You may just be able to check one out or use it there!

[@erlindacarrillo1384]

I loved your vintage dress and you look so beautiful in the dress.

[@KaityBower]

Thank you!

[@dvancebarnes6484]

Hi Kaity, I'm wondering about @SewingSilly's cleaned up version. I looked that up here on YT and seem to only find 3 videos and nothing about this dress. Could you clarify where we can get the cleaned up version?

[@JB---]

I love those old patterns. My mother was multi-talented and one of her great skills was sewing, so growing up we had custom-fit clothing (bought off the rack and then altered by Mom), wonderful dresses and pants and tops, and she could sew any Halloween costume idea we came up with. I do not sew much. I've made a few costumes and a couple of pieces of clothing. I recall one Halloween costume that I made out of felt and instead of sewing the seams I just stapled them, lol. But I did borrow my daughter's machine recently for a couple of simple items and it made me miss my mom so much, and miss having an expert seamstress in the house, willing to sew for all of us. Good memories. Your dress turned out darling. Good job! :D Also, your cat is really cute!

[@KaityBower]

Thank you! And thank you for sharing the wonderful memories of your mom!

[@JB---]

@@KaityBower You're welcome. What a sweet reply to my comment!

[@karenralcewicz8174]

❤❤❤❤fabulous dress! You look amazing!

[@kimtalley8190]

I love that dress and it looks good on you. Would be good in pink gingham or houndstooth for the front dress and black fabric for the back dress

[@bownut]

I made this dress also when they republished the pattern. It is SO AWESOME! Great job!

[@theLovelyHills]

You’re dress turned out so well! It looks just like the art!