If You Only Sew One Edwardian Dress / Sewing Folkwear 227

[@ariettasvintagelife]

Oh I'm so sorry you missed the event, public transport is so frustrating! At least you'll have this beautiful dress to wear at another event. The trimmimg is just gorgeous and I love your Edwardian boots too. And your dog is so adorable, I really giggled with his cute expressions! 🥰💕💕

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Arietta 💕 Lovely to hear from you, hope all well! You can imagine how I felt seeing the photos with Bernadette Banner etc the next day! I do have to admit, though, that other people’s costumes were full on 19th century historical dress with trains etc (definitely not candidates for public transport!) How did they all get there?! It’s a mystery. Taxis in London now are super expensive and so is parking, if you can park at all. Thank you about the dog too. She really is super inter-active. I’m typing with her draped over my shoulders trying to catch my fingers in her mouth! ❤️🌺🐾

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Lovely combination of fabrics and trim! So sorry about your travel troubles!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much 💕 It’s a colour combination we so often see in dresses in turn of the century paintings isn’t it?! I can but aspire to look like those romantic ladies! 💐

[@laurazeman]

Hi Samantha! As always you have the most beautiful collection of buttons and trims! 😍 I can definitely see why you wanted to use the buttons. I would want to too. The dress turned out gorgeous! Oh my goodness that's awful what happened with the train. Why in the world did they sell the ticket then?! 😱 How dreadful. 😖 Well either way the dress really is quite lovely. I'm thrilled to hear that the pattern was easy to work with. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Hi Laura! Yes, all those nerves I went through before the party too. What with my nerves (I sound like Mrs Bennett!!), the hours of sewing, the getting ready to go out, by the time I got to Victoria station I wanted it all to be for something 🙄 The staff were nice … I imagine spending their Saturday evenings with crowds of disappointed commuters must dampen their spirits too! And a woman standing in front of them in an Edwardian dress and tango boots was something a bit different 😂 I’m so pleased you like the dress. I have to confess it wouldn’t have been up to the event where much fancier outfits prevailed (definitely not ones that you’d wear taking public transport!) And thank you for always appreciating my buttons and trims when they come out of my squirrelled away store! 💐

[@mashaeizner4084]

What a gorgeous dress! I’m so sorry you didn’t make it to the event, London transport is so awful…I can’t believe they sold you a ticket to a non-existing train 😡

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Masha! The underground was alright, it was Southern Rail. They’re always in the news with commuters saying they lost their jobs because of the service. At least I don’t have to travel on them every day. In fact I’m thinking Never Again!! ❤️

[@NatSews]

Can’t believe I missed this video. I just finished version B of this dress a few weeks ago, it was quite the process !!!😂😂 yours turned out so lovely !

[@Samanthalovestosew]

It is quite the process isn’t it?! 🤣 It’s good to hear that you’ve been through it too and understand that there were many many stages to it 😂 I do think the dress is a nice shape and would make it again. Thank you very much for watching and supporting 💗🌸

[@lisascenic]

Oh my goodness! I can only imagine all the emotions you were experiencing that night. 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍 On the bright side: 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍 You look superb. You match your dogs. You kept your sense of humor. And you have a glorious outfit to wear the next time you’ve got an Edwardian event. 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I was hoping someone would notice that I matched the dogs! 🐾 🤍🖤🐾 They would have played more part in the Reveal footage if I’d had my way but they’d glued themselves firmly to the sofa! That night I’d say my emotions came to match those of the National Rail staff. I’d describe it as weary resignation. Once torrential rain set in as I began my walk home (without an umbrella) I realised this was going to be a night to remember. Not in a good way. I shall be sure to find an occasion to wear my dress though. And the dogs can be accessory dogs, which will be a novelty for them! Thank you very much for watching and supporting 💐

[@josepineka5345]

Oh, noooo, Samantha! What a horrible tale when you tried to reach the Edwardian event! These are the momtntes in life we feel beaten... But your dress is marvellous! I totally love it.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Josephine 💕 The worst thing was that, when I booked, the event was nearby in west London. That’s why I booked! Then, after I booked, they changed the venue. I love what the Society of Salome does but I wouldn’t dare book anything else with them in case the venue changes! 💕

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

It turned out stunning!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

That’s so kind of you - thank you!! 💐

[@killerkitschvintagelizzie]

After all that work and the horrible train service made you miss it. 😢 I would have been so upset!!! An absolutely gorgeous dress!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Lizzie 💕 Yes! Plus all the getting ready to go out and schlepping to the London Underground. Not to mention being on the London Underground on a Saturday evening. This is what happens when I try to have a social life! I think I’ll just stay home (which is what I like really) ❤️x

[@lesliejacobs3605]

This dress is lovely!! The beautiful lace really pops off of the cream dress. The shoes are the perfect finishing touch!! So sorry about the subpar transit system. I can’t believe you were sold a ticket to a nonexistent train and told you could make two stops and walk 20 minutes in rainy conditions 😮!!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I know!! The rail staff were trying to be helpful. It’s just that the options weren’t good! Honestly, I’m such a wimp about going out in the evening, let alone to events, this has not encouraged me. I foresee many more evenings on the sofa with the dogs in my immediate future. Of course they were delighted by the turn of events and seeing me back home 😂 I’m so pleased you like the cream dress with the black bead and lace trimmings. I’ve seen so many Impressionist etc paintings of women in similar monochrome dresses I wanted to make one myself. Thank you very much for all your support 💐

[@LostinTimeWithKatie]

How lovely your Edwardian dress turned out! 😍 I adore all the trimmings you added. What a bummer about the event though! That sounds stressful and annoying 😢

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Katie 💕 Yes, I was so anxious about going in on my own and had spent the whole week psyching myself up for it. Having done that, sewn the dress, spent ages getting ready, and travelled part of the way there I would definitely have liked to actually have arrived at it. It was me breaking out of my comfort zone. Of course I’m now even more entrenched in my homebody ways!! 😄💗💐

[@iansaunders6983]

I enjoyed your video, as usual and 'liked'. Sorry about your 'train' experience. You deal with situations very logically and you are quite brave.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Ian!

[@craftybookworm8280]

One reason I rarely take public transport these days is I find it so stressful. At least we can appreciate your beautiful. dress here and I bet the dogs thought you looked fabulous too.🐕

[@Samanthalovestosew]

You just never know what you’re in for do you?! This is my second failed attempt to reach south London by train and I fear my last. South London must be as a foreign land. Thank you very much about the dress. I’m not sure I entirely trust the dogs not to shed black hairs onto it! Though they do match it perfectly! 💗🐾

[@kaytiej8311]

The whole outfit is wonderful.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you so much! My boots might not be the most practical but I liked them with the dress too! 💐

[@kimt2au]

OMG, wordless because that dress is amazing,

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much! 💕 Honestly, I’ve been looking at it … in its various stages! … so long I couldn’t really see it anymore to know what it looked like. So pleased you like it! 💐

[@missterryvintage]

Public transport... can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. I am a big proponent of public transport, but it can be a bother at times. I'm sorry it showed its bad side at the time you needed it. :( And the fact they sold you a ticket for a non-existent connection is mind-boggling, there's a bad service and then there's this. But on the bright side, you made a wonderful dress, with a great choice of trimming, a stellar look. :)

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much 💕 I’ve spent much of my life on public transport (due to having divorced parents who choose to live as far apart as they can geographically get!) and I know that I totally forget all the times things go well. It’s the nightmare trips that lodge firmly in the memory! The staff at Victoria station were lovely actually… there was just an air of weary resignation. It’s lovely to know you like the dress. I’ve been looking at it for so long I can’t see it anymore if you know what I mean?! Thank you for watching too! 💐

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Your dress is beautiful Samantha and I adore the Edwardian trim, what a shame you didn’t reach the event. Sadly customer service is not the same anymore and fancy them letting you buy a ticket without explaining the round about route you would have to take. Xx ❤️🌺

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Lenore 💕 Isn’t the Edwardian trim a thing of beauty?! And you know the crazy thing is that half the time it’s less expensive than modern trim to buy! (Though I know this has a lot to do with problematic laundering!) The staff at the station were actually nice … just worn down by the system!! It’s not hard to imagine why! Anyway the dogs were delighted that my attempt to go out socialising without them had gone so wrong. They hope I’ve learned my lesson! 💗💐xx

[@rowanhughes8682]

Aaaarrrrgh 😩 you missed Saint Bernadette of Banner!! Oh how I weep for you 😭 Public transport a? Say no more. 🤍🖤🤍 The dress is stunning, a lovely shape taken to another level with those incredible trims 👏 You've sewn it beautifully. Made up in a floral print you'd have an iconic Laura Ashley number!! Very nice indeed 😍 Loved the captions on this video 😄 really entertaining, Samantha, especially the doggie dialogue!!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I knew you’d be the best person to sympathise with me over missing Saint Bernadette! I wouldn’t have actually spoken to her. I just wanted to be in her presence. Had I known she would be there perhaps I would have undertaken the 20 minute walk in torrential rain in tango boots between remote train stations. That said, I didn’t know what direction to walk in and my phone would have drowned, so perhaps it’s better that I didn’t try. The dogs thought it was all very satisfactory. That’ll put her off going out to smart events without us they thought. And how right they were. Yes, it’s true, in floral fabric this would be a Laura Ashley dress. You’ve given me an idea! I have some Laura Ashley fabric. And those dresses are worth a mint now. Thank you very much and for liking my dress too. My border collie literally talks to me with her expressions all the time. At least I think she does. It’s possible I spend so much time with her I’ve lost the plot! Thank you for watching (and understanding!) 🖤🤍🐾

[@rowanhughes8682]

@@Samanthalovestosew it's such an effort getting any where and the thought of getting stranded 😧 oh no no no!!! Much better to twirl about at home, film, get changed, put the tea and toast on, flop on the setee with doggies, fire and telly on, relaaaax ... and hope that one day in the future you'll be at an event graced by Our Lady 🧵🪡 How fortuitous you have some Ashley fabric! There's a nice little project lined up 👍🏻 Ooh then knock a few out and sell 'em 😂 I'm sure there's counterfeit LA labels to be had somewhere!! 🤭

[@Samanthalovestosew]

⁠@@rowanhughes8682When all is said and done, it’s hard to beat just staying at home isn’t it?! The London Underground on a Saturday evening is not an enjoyable place to be. There was so much more to moan about but I’d already run my pre-work reveal footage twice to give me time for my rant against National Rail. There wasn’t time to start in on the London Underground too! The dogs were overjoyed about my disastrous evening. They couldn’t have hoped for more to put me off venturing out without them again. High paw 🙌🐾🐾 From now on it’s tea and toast on the sofa with the crusts buttered and tossed to my grateful canine pals 😆

[@rowanhughes8682]

@@Samanthalovestosew Doh, I've missed out on more ranting! Try and squeeze an underground rant into another video 🤣🤣🤣 My doggie is decidedly sniffy where toast crusts are concerned. She'll only wolf them down if buttered 🧈🐷 otherwise they are pushed about the floor with disdain!! Meantime, staying in comfort at home is very nice ☺ but we do love meeting pals and having larfs!! Xxx

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@rowanhughes8682Yes!! I have to butter the crusts otherwise they are rejected. My pesky twosome have definitely left their bin scavenging street dog days well behind them. I really want to find the time to join a knitting group or something (crochet?!). I’m also considering tap dancing. 💃 🧶

[@jessicastorey1838]

You made your Edwardian dress! It turned out so lovely especially with the trim! I’m working on my Edwardian gown currently, too. Black accents but pink fabric. My pattern has no instructions other than the bodice opens on the left side. I’m stumped and need to do a lot of research. I do own a couple original bodices but they are front and back closing… I’m so sorry to hear your tale of woe. I don’t know what I would have done. Probably scared the train workers with my tears and hysterics. Hopefully you can find another event soon to debut your beautiful gown at.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

But will Bernadette Banner be at the next event?! I fear not. It’s not that I would have actually spoken to her. It would just have been nice to be in the same room. Saying that, I’m actually agonisingly shy. Of course, when I’m out, I pretend not to be. But it’s there. I’m so pleased you like the dress. I worked on it for so long so intensely that I’m completely unable to see it. After I posted I actually watched my comments hoping for affirmation (everyone was asleep 😂!) that it looked ok. You sound as if you have taken on a challenge but you know I regard you as the supreme seamstress and I’m sure you’ll overcome it. I shall look forward to seeing your creation! 💐

[@jessicastorey1838]

I can totally understand! I probably wouldn’t have spoken to her either. One time I saw Lauren from American Duchess at and event. I worked up the courage to speak and said something along the lines of, “oh, you finished the dress! It looks so lovely!” (She had been blogging about it) Then she looked at me like, “do I know you?” I turned red and said, “oh, sorry! I read your blog…” it was so awkward. More so on my end I’m sure due to my nervous shyness. 😂

[@Samanthalovestosew]

⁠@@jessicastorey1838She said ‘do I know you?’ That is the worst. You poor thing! I’m sure she could have thought of something a little friendlier. You’d think she’d be used to people knowing her from her blog. I was imagining it must be difficult for people like Bernadette Banner to go out because of people like me gazing at her and pretending not to. But, then again, we must remember that historical sewing means absolutely nothing to most people 😆

[@jessicastorey1838]

Oh goodness, sorry if I was unclear. It was an awkward confused look and a pause that made me feel as if that was her thought. Not spoken aloud. I’m sure it was strange for both of us. 😂It was just long enough for me to regret opening my mouth. I’m sure she is very nice. I’m terribly shy myself and over analyze things after I’ve said them.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@jessicastorey1838 Oh it’s me, I see that’s what you meant. I can imagine the look! It’s pure self torture analysing what you’ve said after the event. I wish I could be more like my brother who is totally extrovert and impervious to embarrassment!

[@karinbaird2499]

You look absolutely lovely💐 I’m sorry to hear about your rail misadventure.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank goodness I’ve discovered kindred spirits like you to show my dresses off to! Imagine if I’d just had to put the dress on a hanger and hide it away in my wardrobe! So thank you very much! 💐

[@karinbaird2499]

@@Samanthalovestosew I love seeing your beautiful dresses and all your lovely things💞 Your dogs are adorable too🥰

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@karinbaird2499 The dogs wag their tails to you! 🐾

[@karinbaird2499]

@@Samanthalovestosew 🥰💞🎾🎾

[@MichelleSMV]

The dress is so beautiful but wow did that day sound terrible 😢. I’m sorry you couldn’t get to go! And why do they not have a train running at the weekend ?? And worse the rain on top of everything else. Lol it’s so strange lol. I really hope there’s another Edwardian event coming up so you can go! Your dress and you both deserve it ❤❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Michelle 💕 I’ve spent so long looking at the dress this week I couldn’t really see it anymore! I know, the trains … on a Saturday evening in the centre of London. Engineering works are always at the weekend. They say weekends are less busy. What they really mean is let’s prioritise people going to work … not gallivanting off to Edwardian events! At least I got to show off my dress to appreciative people like you. Imagine if I’d just had to put it in my wardrobe unseen! I shall make sure to find an occasion to wear it! 🤍🖤

[@MichelleSMV]

@@Samanthalovestosew it would be even more of a shame if you had to leave it in your closet without showing it off! I’m glad to have been able to see it 🤍🖤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

@@MichelleSMV💗💐

[@diamondtrinket]

How disappointing for you, especially after making such a lovely dress, I am sure another occasion will come up where you can wear your beautiful creation x

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much 💕 I’m not very good about going to parties! This was incredibly brave for me. I took the (literal) raining on my plans as a sign I should stay home with the dogs. They were in full agreement. Next time I venture out I will definitely wear my dress though! Thank you so much for watching too 💐

[@Ventura0404]

Oh my goodness I hate it when I can’t hear you guys. And yes, I turned up the volume. Y’all need to test your sounds more than one. Love to watch you, but we need to hear you also.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m seeking advice at the moment on what I can do tech wise to improve the sound quality of my videos. Hoping to improve! Thank you for your feedback.