Making a 1950’s poodle dress

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

You are just too, too cute! I like the fact that you made the poodles small enough where we actually have to look at it to figure out real quick what it is. I think the fact that they are small enough keeps it from looking

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

I meant to say it kept it from looking costume-y

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much

[@krissielongknife1479]

Wow! This is my first time watching a video on this channel, and I'm hooked!! Thank you for making such a fun video. Now I'm going to send it to a friend and binge watch your channel channel !!

[@CajunRose]

As the owner of two crazy and lover of all things poodle, this dress sings out to my heart!! 🖤🖤 It looks so feminine and very classy. I've been dressing /living a vintage lifestyle for over 10yrs. I can completely relate to your feelings about full circle skirts. I started off loving them. But, as time has passed I find them a bit overwhelming. Not only in the amount of fabric they require, but, also, in wearing, especially in daily household activities. I like the gathered skirts, on myself, as far as the silhouette.

[@redders6858]

I made a poodle skirt for my daughter when she was 10 for a school play. She looked adorable 🥰

[@jamess8093]

Love your work. The outfits you share are much like the ones I see pictures of my mom wearing when she was young 🥺.

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

So tasteful. I share your opinion. I started off a fan of circle skirts but they take up lots of fabric, a lot of space when in the closet and you take up lots of space in the car and so forth. They were fun for twirling but not so fun for everyday activities. The 1940s skirt shapes and pleated 1950s skirts became my preferred ones.

[@SewRena]

Yes to this!! My novelty skirts take up so much space and they are super heavy 😂

[@sharonprince6364]

I love all ur vintage styles !!! I applaud u for making ur dreams come true and U inspire so many to follow their own paths !!! Not to mention ur projects turn out beautiful !!! Love seeing u model ur outfits with all the matching accessories!!!

[@PamelaCardenas-f5k]

This is real cute and different. ❤❤❤

[@TwylaTurner-l9y]

I love your interpretation and how you went with a less known shirt and jacket as always you're so very classy fun and beautiful

[@StephanieCanada]

I love it! I still like a circle skirt for BIG shenanigans, but on the bottom of a shirtwaist nothing beats a gathered skirt.

[@karenshaffer1511]

I LOVE this take on the poodle skirt! This doesn’t look costume-y at all… you could wear that anywhere and be stylish and fun. I would never make or wear a circle skirt absent a specific reason, like a costume party or something.

[@amazingautumn12]

Such a talented, beautiful lady ❤

[@moonbasket]

I love the red! I'm sorry you've been feeling down. I understand. The weather gets to me too.

[@cherylrosbak4092]

Great choices with the poodle placement and size. It treads the line between classy and fun. I love all the skirts, but when I sew for myself I tend to go with A-lines; I always feel like wider skirts require high heels and I don't wear heels often.

[@MarionFeltham]

Oh my goodness, this takes me back - I had a poodle skirt that I adored. Beautiful work as always and you are rocking the look. Thanks for the memories.

[@sharonprince6364]

I like the gathered u did. It looks more finished.

[@kayemcmullen]

So pretty! I’m old enough to remember wearing a pink poodle shirt in the 50’s.

[@MNic13]

This outfit turned out adorable! I'm a fan of the gather, pleated, and a line pleated!

[@amauryy4417]

Team pleated skirt here! I love to sew them I love the way they fit I love the way they look .....

[@delana2842]

This turned out beautiful, Serena! My Vintage journey began with a circle skirt dress and pencil skirt, which I wore quite a bit in college. My true love is the pencil skirt (dress) style and suitings. An anesthetic that has remained with me the years.

[@SewRena]

😍😍😍😍 I love the pencil skirt! Not so much on myself but it screams bombshell.

[@delana2842]

@@SewRena, You wear the pencil skirt well. Pencil skirts are mesmerizing. I have stopped traffic a time or too. I will just say that.😆

[@kckazcoll1]

lovely outfit! The poodle is just so cute! I originally started with circle skirts, then progressed to gathered skirts, but now realise that box pleats suit my body type the best, as less bulk around the middle :)

[@jeaniecollins295]

Beautiful ❤🎉😊

[@gemsxgabby2534]

I like pleated skirts or gathered skirts over circle skirts - pretty much for the reason you were saying. It is so much fabric! Amazing outfit by the way!

[@mkeagan08]

Perfect balance of adding the cuteness of the poodles without being a costume!

[@loriem1031]

Oh myyyyy....love this outfit, the color, style and the poodle❤ You model so well also!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I like the matching top and skirt. Most out there usually pair with a white blouse, this elevates the look.

[@donnacoleman4624]

New subscriber here😊 You are so pretty, and the dress is amazing! I look forward to seeing more of your creations.

[@starrdust411]

I’ve sewn a circle skirt once but haven’t attempted it again. I’m still learning the basics, but watching videos like yours make me want to keep going on my sewing journey.

[@cindyneel328]

Your sewing skills are just amazing!! You look just darling in that dress!!

[@mgreen3943]

That is SO cute! I love the understated poodles.

[@SewRena]

Thank you ❤️💕 I’m feeling like the one on the skirt needs a friend

[@BiankaBowman]

I love a gathered skirt. I haven’t made a circle skirt yet but I’ve worn them and I love how I look in a gathered skirt. Love the poodles 🐩🩷

[@helloworld5182]

Absolutely adorable! The two poodles were perfect. It’s a toss up between shirtwaist or circle. The shirtwaist can accent tummies with a muffin top so I might steer away from those for myself. I also liked the polka dot outfit you had on at the beginning. It wasn’t clear what it was but I’m partial to anything polka dot. The dots just seem happy and cheerful.

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

That dress is cute and fun. Another winner!

[@Lisargarza]

TIP ABOUT TRIPS: When husband goes on a trip, it’s a great time to catch up on sewing! Just make simple meals for the kids, leave the housework to pile up, and get your sewing done! I used to buy hotdogs for just such occasions when my girls were small. They loved the treat of eating hotdogs on paper plates for dinner and I enjoyed the extra time I had to finish projects!

[@Donna-r8z]

I love your work and personality 🎉how did you learn to sew?

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

What a darling outfit! I love the red, and I adore those poodles! The pink accents are just perfect as well.

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

I love circle skirts ❤. So comfortable!

[@madelinebark8473]

Love your videos, thank you for this. I have also been in a creative funk so it's good to hear others are also. And I do agree - I believe it's the weather.

[@Falloutperson]

I really enjoy your channel. Your so very talented. Your dress is beautiful. I like the pleated skirt. I totally understand the winter blahs. This time of year can be tiring, especially after the holidays. Enjoy your honesty.

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much! I don’t know why but I always forget this blah part of winter. Then I think “how did I survive last time?”

[@maven9396]

I agree completely. I started with circle skirts as well and all the skirts that I make or wear are now pleated.

[@victoriawalker1218]

Beautiful job I love it very much ❤❤❤❤

[@SewRena]

Thank you 🥰❤️

[@caspenbee]

Had one of these in elementary school, man sock hops were fun! Yours is classy, fun, and full of personality!

[@ChasteintheLatter-Days]

I like pleated or gathered skirts. The amount of fabric needed for a circle skirt is a killer, plus i have fitting issues because i have a well-endowed derriere and hip area.

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Welcome to the well-endowed hip and derrière club. I’m the president. 😂

[@zoetasia5138]

I’m not big on pink and red together normally , but your dress is gorgeous! The poodle accents are so cute! I love the skirt on it. I tend to go for a-lines because the style is more forgiving for my wide hips. Mixed feelings on circle skirts. I used to adore them, but there’s so much material!

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I am a fan of A-lines, including A-line dresses as well as skirts. I am short and short-waisted, plus I am a bit overweight-A-lines are flattering.

[@patriciakellyadams134]

Okay... that's freaking adorable

[@Lovetwou]

Serena u are an anazing young lady so proud of you

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

either skirt is very pretty ,in my opinion. For me though, I love the circle skirt, Your dress came out beautiful.

[@ordrayoglesby-robinson2184]

Love it!

[@Bella-gj6wc]

YOU ARE AMAZING! I like the pleated skirt better than the fuller skirt. That’s such a cute dress!! ❤️

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

*so adorable!!! this is lovely for Valentine's Day. my fave is the circle skirt. i started buying & wearing vintage in HS. it was all me & my friends could afford. my go to silhouette was very Betty Draper: sleeveless, jacquard fabric & full skirt. **#lovesit* 🥰🐩💃🏽

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕❤️ I plan on wearing it for Valentine’s Day and beyond! I love jacquard fabric

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

@@SewRena *awww, that's swell!!! enjoy!!!* 💝

[@itsnotdiorr]

AMAZING

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕🥰

[@landonprice5656]

Salute salute

[@zeldakasumi]

About skirt style preference: When it comes to both clothing and make up styles, I have always approached it as fashion is there to flatter you. Other than practicality and ease of wearing, my choices about color and cut are all about what do I want to emphasize/draw attention to or what do I want to de-emphasize? I think a gathered skirt looks lovely on you, SewRena. It works beautifully with your proportions and drapes so nicely on you. As for me, I like gathered and pleated skirts well enough on me, but A-lines and circle skirts, and drop waist dresses and skirts work really well with my particular hip structure and height (I'm on the tall side and have a bubble butt, hip dips, and prominent anterior superior illiac spine bones.) Of all the 1950's styles that I adore the most for myself, it's the drop waist ones. I do not naturally have much of a waist to emphasize, so styles that elongate the torso to emphasize my hip structure instead of hiding it, make me feel pretty. Pencil skirts are also very nice, but they do restrict my movement more, so I'm more mindful of how I move when I wear them. I would say, that I'm probably more drawn to a half-circle skirt than a full circle skirt.

[@EvetteCollins]

Very pretty! I love the color and you did a fantastic job.

[@savannahpatterson9588]

That is so adorable! Love this more polished take on the poodle skirt.

[@Donna-r8z]

I love your style will continue to support your channel ❤️ thank you

[@katwitanruna]

Liked. Shared. Commented. Up the algorithm!

[@marim0y]

I went from circle shirts to gathered and sheath styles. I find them more mature and less cartoony.

[@VeeFHaley]

That is so cute and I love the poodles!

[@dottiemathews6853]

ONE WORD: SWEET!

[@dottiemathews6853]

AND THE POODLE IS THE MASCOT OF MY BELOVED SORORTIY, SIGMA GAMMA RHO. THIS WOULD LOOK PRECOUS IN BLUE AND GOLD

[@catelinrussin8206]

I love your wall paper

[@stevezytveld6585]

The ensemble is perfect. Well done. My Mum kept the poodle skirt she was wearing when she met my Dad at a highschool dance. I remember being confused as to why it didn't look like the ones in the costume shops. You are not alone with the grey taking the energy out of life. Seems to be the experience right now. Ms. Drew is absolutely right on that front. I need to megadose on some Vitamin D... You ease your sleeve head under the machine... I am in awe. Sleeves, like zippers are something I'm still doing by hand. I taught myself how to sew during the first lockdown. I had stumbled in Ms. Banner about a month or two before and had zero budget for patterns, not that I even knew how to buy one... I self-drafted a circle skirt as my first project. Followed by a pencil skirt, followed by a kind of wonky boddice (that about slayed me at 11 mock-ups). I still like floof, but right now I'm drawn to a more fitted silhouette. Maybe because of the challenge? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@SewRena]

Oh my I could never ease a sleeve by hand so I’m impressed I do prefer a hand sewn zipper it looks so nice.

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@SewRena I'm still getting used to my Featherweight. Thing is like trying to ride a racehorse - take it slow and no sudden movements. lol. It's going to be a while before I try doing a sleeve on her. I have a whole bunch of feet to work through to see if I like doing the job by hand or by machine. So far I'm in love with the buttonholer. But, yeah, handsewn results...

[@katwitanruna]

As always, you look stunning!

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Beautiful dress and I don’t dress vintage style I love your KZbin channel thanks for sharing I really enjoyed watching 💜😊 11:02

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much ❤️💕

[@terilovo]

I love watching videos with vintage sewing. I work as a costume maker for drag queens and the process is so different. It's a nice break to watch something different.

[@carolbarbee5653]

It's a beautiful dress❤

[@Madel1554]

Absolutely love it❤

[@twinnish]

That is so cute. I think that we all find silhouettes that we like better even though we may get attracted to a particular style at first like that poodle skirt is adorable and it looks very 50s but there’s a lot of cute skirts from the 50s and I like how you incorporated the poodle motif into the one that you made. I have a person that used to just love all the ruffles and all the fur of us and I have learned that on me personally, it’s too much and that the big poofy sleeves are too much. I am learning to modify looks that I really like to actually suit me which I imagine that women have been doing since fashion was a thing at all. It turns out I’m much more attracted to a Jo March look , than I am Scarlett O’Hara. similar silhouette, but one is definitely more down to earth and simple than the other one, and that appeals to me.

[@kellybryson7754]

Adorable!

[@ETERNALLIFEINELOHIM]

Party City could never!

[@lynnemartin2291]

Gorgeous!🤗🤗🤗

[@becky-kq2hb]

Love, love, love!!

[@annahackman2539]

Lovely dress. As for what you asked, I used to think I liked circle skirts and pleats, but with my shape I like panels more and I found out that I am too impatient to let a circle skirt hang before hemming. 😅

[@SewRena]

Oh yes! I hate waiting to hem.

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Love the red it looks great! The poodle on the shoulder is such a cute touch! I think the skirt could use more poodles. I think one large or multiple mini ones would be the right balance. I've always liked circle skirts and pencil skirts but now that I have a pudgy tummy it's all circle and gathered or gathered circle. I do have plans for pleated ones. Just not the mini pleated ones anymore LoL

[@SewRena]

I agree when it comes to more poodles I was thinking maybe two smaller ones. I’m running low on pink embroidery thread but it needs more

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

​@@SewRena That sounds perfect! Not running out of thread but two smaller poodles

[@librarylena1582]

Adorable ❤

[@conniemcmillian7010]

Beautiful ❤️

[@remmym6605]

Gathered skirt for me, since the beginning. I can essentially get a similar effect with a gathered skirt than a circle skirt with 1 to 2 yards less. On top of that, I'm a lazy sewer, and since I don't like to add pockets to my garments, I can just use a continuous cut of my fabric to draft my gathered skirt lol. My first beginner project was a circle skirt and I hated the entire process of making it, it was Gertie's circle skirt tutorial, and you know that girl loves the drama, so the skirt was full as hell lmao. Hemming that sweep was a nightmare and felt like it took a million years. 🤣I vowed to myself never again.

[@SewRena]

😂😂😂😂 I forgot all about the hem on a circle skirt even more of a reason not to make them

[@SewHealthyWithDiane]

I have yet to make a circle skirt so I can’t speak to that, but I have made gathered, pleated, and pencil skirts. I think I’m gravitating more to pencil skirts, but if I want a full skirt, I think I prefer the gathered skirts since they sit away from the waist dramatically.

[@SewRena]

😍😍

[@imawesometheoriginal]

♥️

[@jennydame]

Love this make! 🤩💗💗 you know I love a circle skirt ✨😆 I feel the same way with victory rolls hairstyle. I think it’s cute but on me it’s doesn’t feel authentic to my style.

[@katwitanruna]

I have found I prefer pleating as opposed to gathering.

[@jaimemulder82]

It turned out cute! I personally like the box pleat style skirt. My first skirt was a gathered one and I think it’s because it’s the easiest to make. Edit- the gray weather is effecting a lot of people including myself. It makes me sleepy’er more than normal & less likely to have motivation to finish projects. I have three videos I still need to edit for my own channel too.

[@SewRena]

Omg! I’m so sorry you are more sleepy that’s awful. You are definitely not alone I feel like a little slug just dragging along

[@stilettodivah]

Full circle skirts aren't flattering on me so I always prefer fit and flare, gathered or half circle. I 'm going to try a soft pleat.

[@michellesCanape]

It's the hemming on a circle skirt that made me stop making circle skirts. I don't mind hemming, but not along the bias. Ugh, a nightmare for me. I just lack the will to do it.

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I’m gonna have to find you a vintage transistor radio to complete the look, add to your decor.

[@salx4948]

❤❤❤ Love the dress, how much did the material that you used cost for this outfit?

[@nicoled2831]

So cute!!! ❤ circle skirts were never my fave! This sounds funny but the way they drape over my butt just never looks nice 😂 (unless I wear a crinoline, but that’s not something I want to do every day) I also like gathered and pleated the best-totally makes hips look bigger/waist look smaller. Probably just depends on what we all like to accentuate

[@Kittysews]

I used to want circle skirts until i sewed them and saw how much fabric they use and how much hemming them sucks plus there us just so much fabric that gets in the way on my bike Ive also changed body shape since i began dressing this way and im finding i like how straight skirts look on me and being able to make a skirt with a meter of fabric helps

[@cassandrap.3183]

I have a bag full of invisible zippers in multiple colors that I got with a box of patterns I won on an auction. I can send them to you if you’d like to have them!

[@sharonbrown3771]

I look better in a circle skirt than a gathered skirt. But I'm barely 4 foot so it it really doesn't take that much material.

[@justinacarothers2699]

I love circle skirt in a kids outfit. Not a Me style at this point in my life

[@SewRena]

I even prefer a gathered on kids because of the extra fluff at the waist.

[@justinacarothers2699]

@@SewRena I have yet to see anything you've done that I've not been super impressed by or hadn't out right loved ! I wish I could share pictures with you here. I did circle skirts for my 2 daughter's. For the oldests, 50's theam, 8th Birthday. Completely with matching short sleeve bolero. If only I could have found saddle shoes to tie it all together.

[@nya-linbrooksmendez6735]

I just finished watching your video and I loved it😄. This is an interesting way to have a poodle on your dress. I'm so used to seeing animal prints or sew-ins (?) I guess they're called (?) (I'm not good with clothing terminology that much. So forgive my wording choices😂😅), with crisp and clean lines and such. Not in a frilly, but cute look😄 such as this😧. Also, even though I don't wear vintage (if I do, I haven't noticed😂). I don't think I've worn a circle skirt before. But I've worn flowy, gathered skirts and it's nice to wear. Up until I grew a bit taller (5' 3" or 5' 4"), being a bit lengthy😂. But I think, maybe if I get another type of flowy styled skirt. I'll be all good😊. However, as a side note, I like flowy gathered dresses more (kind of like how yours is😄). They look nice and adorable on me. So I prefer those more😄😊💖.

[@nyves104]

💜💜💜💜

[@rachelferet3941]

I'm all hips and booty so gathered skirts just create far too much bulk for me. A pleat or two is fine, but a full gather just isn't flattering, so I stick with circle and a-line styles. That said, I don't tend to go with full circles because I'm also short and full circles look like they're eating me 😂 3/4 are best for my body type, I think. Unpopular opinion but I also think pencil skirts look great on me despite being told to avoid them

[@SewRena]

That’s understandable. We have to also do what works. Also after the butt and hips you described I’m positive the pencil skirt looks AMAZING 🔥🔥. Only a hater wants you to avoid them

[@lynnshaw5068]

😚

[@lydialarina]

New subscriber! You are so beautiful and talented! How did you learn to make clothes? I debated for quite some time about purchasing a sewing machine, but I don’t have anybody to teach me, and I’m not sure if relying just on online tutorials is reasonable. Do you have any suggestions?

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

Fabric Mart has bundles of zippers

[@SewRena]

Thanks for the tip ❤️

[@hannahstraining7476]

Very wise decisions. Your dress definitely does not look costumey. I'm not a sewist, but I do have very definite opinions on what styles look best on me. I have a pear body shape, so I have quite lumpy, bulgy hips and thighs. For that reason, I avoid waistline pleats and gathers like the plague! They just make me look even bulgier than I am. So my preference is for an A-line skirt without pleats or gathers, paired with a form-fitting top to emphasize my relatively small waist. I find that it is much better for me to dress according to my body shape rather than to fashion trends.

[@sandragallo7827]

Are you left handed ?

[@rodentary]

I personally like alines cause i hate to hem circle skirts. Its so annoying and kills some of the joy of them from me.