Making my first Muu-Muu | Simplicity 7088

[@eveningskies1954]

It's beautiful. I am dating myself here when I say that my mother made me a beautiful beautiful muu muu and I wore it to school and the school called my mom and said I was inappropriately dressed! Scandalous muu muus!

[@aleahlicht5262]

My mother got in trouble for wearing pants to her school. After she did, the school ended up changing the dress code to allow girls to wear pants, too, instead of just skirts. Something will always be too scandalous to wear!

[@SewRena]

I hate school dress codes. How is a muu muu inappropriate? By what standard?

[@joybellamy5561]

SewRena you look 👀 like a $1,000,000 people probably think you have $1 million😁 but I will say this and people will disagree with me, but that’s what I like about school uniforms. Everyone is dressed alike no complaints hopefully no bullying but I still don’t see how a m could be inappropriate. I couldn’t wear pants in school either until the 12th grade, I lived in a cold climate, so we wore pants under our dress or skirts until we got to school or froze to death😂

[@JeanBaxter-k6x]

Love your muumuu. Spent summer 1974 on Oahu and they would have called what you made a muumuu then. Fwiw very Hawaiian inspired

[@timhazeltine3256]

Very cool. Reminds me of growing up on O'ahu in the 60s when many ladies, including my mother, wore mu'umu'u. There is a more formal style called a holoku, with a train, worn at very formal events. It was popularized by Princess Ka'iulani, the Hawaiian Kingdom's last Crown Princess.

[@cece624]

Thanks for the explanation and the cultural history. 🌻

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I love how it’s so fitted and shape-flattering in the front, but so “flowy” and breezy in the back. That front shaping elevates it above Muu-Muu status.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

…and, your intro dress is so colorful and cheery.

[@RuthJohnstonaworldofgoods]

Yes, it is a muumuu. I'm old enough to remember the original dress from Hawaii or South Pacific islands before the fashion industry marketed it as everyday wear. Thank goodness they did. My maternal grandma lived in them, and now I wear them from May through September. This was a great video. I enjoy all your great sewing tips as well as your lovely voice. I'm just about to make one from a pattern I've had for over a year, from fabric left from a maternity dress I made for granddaughter. Yes, it's late in the year but I must do it. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@VeganDoris]

Gorgeous! It’s a mullet muumuu! Business in the front, party in the back!🎉

[@looloo4029]

I was born in the mid-1950’s. My sister and I wore mum muu dresses all summer, every summer, growing up. They were just wonderful, particularly cotton ones on hot days.😊

[@sheilakethley5351]

My Mom sewed for her sister who did a lot of traveling, and she made this very dress for Tessie’s trip to Hawaii. And she seed it on a Kenmore of similar vintage!

[@kathleennewbern480]

I love the idea of using elastic for the internal tie. I have a caftan pattern that calls for spaghetti straps to tie the waist, but elastic would eliminate the knot at my back.

[@DonaDodson-l7u]

I’m no longer sewing. Watching you and how you are creating things gives me so much joy. ❤❤❤

[@sewjostudio]

The most elegant Muu Muu I have ever seen and perfect fabric. Yellow really is your color.

[@maggiep3263]

I live in muu-muus during the summer. It's the best house dress. The silhouette reminds me of Samantha on Bewitched. Her "witch's dress" has that same flowy back, but the sleeves were long. Hmmm...I bet with a different fabric this muu-muus could become a formal dress.

[@dartlanddunbar5842]

🙋‍♀️Call it whatever you wish, it's beautiful! I haven't sewn in years. I know how to sew, ball gowns, coats cocktail dresses and draperies/curtains and dust ruffles, pillow shams, and even a wedding dress for a friend. You have inspired me to pull out the machine and get busy. Thank you, I love your videos! 😊

[@laniwines6401]

So happy you did a muu muu! My grandma and mom wore these all the time. So pretty! Great fabric! 🩷🩷

[@MsZoedog66]

Love that you mentioned you wore it to the grocery store AND felt fabulous❤It looks stunning and you made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@deborahhasty8515]

Beautiful summer dress on a beautiful woman!

[@margomoore4527]

My parents had a chance to vacation in Hawaii, and Mom brought home a muu-muu. It was a little more substantial cotton, but she wore it for a couple of decades, and it thinned with time. It truly was a great garment for living in the Southwest.

[@cathys949]

You wear bright colors so well! Lovely! I have almost that identical Kenmore sewing machine - have had it since 1972! My husband got it for me for Christmas our first year married. I've made many, many garments, including clothes for my 2 children, bathrobes for the family, and my own wardrobe for many years. I love seeing your make these vintage outfits!

[@jeanlow129]

Elizabeth Taylor and other actresses of that era wore that style in many movies. Depending on the fabric, it was styled as an evening dress for a home party or casual at home attire. Loved your video; it is the first I have seen of yours. ❤

[@stalstonestacy4316]

You are correct on the name. This IS a mu'u mu'u. The term gets thrown onto anything these days including shapeless jersey T-shirt gowns from Walmart. I find it frustrating, especially pertaining to patterns and clothing, when words no longer mean what they mean. If I search for culottes I get everything but. As always, everything you create is beautiful. Well done!

[@susanfenton5969]

It's gorgeous! And you look smashing in it!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

My granny wore what was called Muu muu in the 70s . I think for her it was a carryover of the 50s sack dress , bright and colorful. She’s kinda joke about taking her bath and putting her muu muu on . I had the feeling it was from maybe her younger days. She was in her 60s in the 70s. And she wore them all the way through the 90s . Thst turned out so pretty!

[@wyncostello3608]

I was born in 1954. We called the shapeless ones mu muus. I would call this gorgeous dress, that you have made, a fitted shift with a Wateau back.

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

IT'S BEAUTIFUL, UPDATED A LINE DRESS 👗

[@opheliahamlet3508]

Don't laugh, but as soon as you revealed the gown I thought how spectacular it would look in gold lame. ❤

[@marim0y]

I wear mumus out. Mine are fabulous and this one is, too.

[@kimberly411]

How beautiful! This is my dream muu muu ❤ It looks comfortable & stylish

[@kathryndelia4747]

It’s a caftan. Beautiful!

[@SpiceRackBeauty]

You are Fabulous! I'm a child of the 60's and the women wore these Muu-Muu's. Actually D.V.Furstenberg had a gown version more recently which you could undoubtedly recreate.

[@kathybacchus3938]

It’s beautiful and needs to be worn outside ❤

[@velorna]

So beautiful and elegant!!! Definitely not an average moo moo!

[@KarenZinman]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@kingfarmer1010]

I looooove muu muu dresses, they are comfy and cute, you’ve inspired me to make one. As expected, yours turned out wonderfully! ❤

[@teresalee9997]

Very lovely.thankyou for sharing❤

[@jennymcdonald7684]

I love the top especially... awesome job!

[@jesuscordoba9396]

Its a Nuu Muu! Beautiful🎉

[@detroitdiscussion9495]

I collect the brand "polynesian patterns" because they are gorgeous like this dress.

[@alycegallant5406]

You are so much fun to watch, your positive high energy is amazing. Thank you for upgrading my mood.

[@SewRena]

Thanks so much for watching

[@lsweeten1971]

Love the print on the material.

[@kathydoyel1582]

My mom has this same machine! It was the first machine that I used and can still hear the sound of it in my mind. 😄

[@kathleenfox5411]

You have put together such an excellent video! Your instructions and tips, your pleasant and lively voice and how well the auditory and visual parts combine are outstanding. Of course, the dress is unusual for a muu muu, beautiful, and you model it very well.

[@patriniacopeland6891]

So beautiful. I adore everything about it!!!! I want one🥰

[@jeanetteemery9073]

That's a muumuu! And a very pretty one!

[@RoseGold...]

Wow, what a beautiful garment. Totally not what I was expecting when you said moo-moo. I do not sew vintage clothing but watching your videos sure makes me want to sew a vintage outfit.

[@quazylade90]

You always see the vintage wardrobe of my dreams. I really really. Ees to get it together and focus on sewing the vintage patterns in have and finding the vintage patterns I wish for to fill out my closet

[@karlat7880]

You look gorgeous! Great job.

[@moonbasket]

What a cute dress!

[@Pittypat747]

It’s so beautiful! I love it.

[@Oneruntworun]

This was a really nice video to watch. A very uplifting and heartwarming way to start my Sunday!

[@Rachel-p5h]

You look so beautiful and classic in that gorgeous muu muu!!

[@StrawberryJam806]

That print is so beautiful

[@sunriseeyes0]

In Hawaii, it’s a traditonal dress and used to be worn daily, but now it’s only worn for special events.

[@olderendirt]

It's beautiful. I like that neckline, too. I used to put french felled seams on my kids' pajamas and robes. They always lasted a long time with them.

[@__reneemaof2]

That is so gorgeous!

[@LaraFabans]

I'd call it a muu muu...a lovely one, but a muu muu just the same. And I'm inspired!

[@DaisyB-w7y]

I love that dress!

[@joylynne8]

Beautiful! 🌹🌹🌹

[@SouthernGirl31520]

Love this pattern, I hope they bring it back. You did a great job with it.

[@SewRena]

Gertie has a version hers seems to have a lower back I love it

[@Mavis-u3k]

Who cares what it's called? It's lovely, and looks so cool and comfortable

[@susuburleson878]

Your dress is beautiful!

[@JElsa-nv9yj]

its so pretty! loks kinda like it has a cape :)

[@annamarie5988]

I love this! So beautiful on you

[@Terri_Swift]

My grandmother used to wear mumus when i was a little girl in the 60s. 😊

[@CJG1419]

I wouldn’t call this a muumuu. This seems like a lounge dress. It’s beautiful!

[@lisawilliams7237]

I was born in 1967. Good times

[@holly1581]

Gertie has a modern pattern very similar that I've been lusting after! This is absolutely gorgeous, your seamstressing is top notch!!

[@SewRena]

I have her pattern I just don’t feel like printing so I used the original instead

[@kimberlywiley7727]

A very elegant muu muu

[@jennydame]

Came out sew perfect! I can definitely see how relaxing it would be to wear. Love a zip and go outfit 🤩✨✨

[@katwitanruna]

The only thing it needs is deep pockets. Gorgeous

[@tracyyarbrough8371]

You look fabulous! ❤

[@randomness99ful]

I didn't finish all of the summer projects I had in mind but I'm happy I at least started a knitting project and finished a pair of shorts.😅

[@The3GMom]

Breezy and beautiful

[@karenbecker7978]

I think I work on summer time projects even in the winter!!!! Because by the time I get a summer time project done in the winter it is summer ⛱️🌞⛱️!!!!!!!! It takes me a while to get things done. I have sewed the most projects ever this summer though. I was so excited and happy. Love the muu muumuu.❤

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Good morning/afternoon! Beautiful muu-muu. Brings back memories of the 1960s and a house with no air conditioning. 😂 My mom had a blue muu-mu. She only wore it around the house.

[@karenbensdon4643]

So cute and looks comfortable too.

[@AtlLadyT]

Once I learn to sew a muu muu, I will fill my closet of muu muu 😂. Best lounge wear when working from home.

[@maryannedelaney]

You are so great!

[@lindabeauchamp4596]

Most flattering moomoo!😊

[@LuanaOnMaui]

Beautiful! Initially, Hawaiian mu’umu’u were a type of undergarment (similar to a chemise).

[@moffit1x2x1]

Thank you so much for going over the making of this. It wasn't quite what I thought it was either. I was imagining something that wasn't fitted at all, except for where there were the bra clasps were hidden in the back. It looks amazing on you.

[@cindilane1506]

Wow! Gonna have to try this

[@stephanieyee9784]

I love the idea of the muu-muu. In the summer I live in sarongs around the house. I love your muu-muu, Serena, and it looks beautiful on you.

[@maguffintop2596]

I luv your choices of materials! So beautiful!!

[@Ladyblogtest]

Beautiful 😍❤️❤️

[@brendaescalon2175]

Beautiful and love the fabric.

[@karenshaffer1511]

Wowie! That’s the prettiest muu-muu I have ever seen! Great pattern and gorgeous fabric!

[@RosemaryBernard-z4n]

BEAUTIFUL🎉

[@Prettyinpink220]

You are my comfort channel

[@SewRena]

Such an honor❤️ thanks for being here

I’d love to have some of these!

[@sharosmith]

It’s stunning❤. Great video, thank you for sharing 😊

[@agimagi2158]

So pretty! Putting this straight onto my sewing project list

[@jkc7134]

I prefer the "shapeless granny" outfits. Its all i feel like wearing in summer.

[@monaaustin7820]

oh that elastic is working!

[@carmensalome]

Fabulous!

[@julzgulz1992]

That is the prettiest 🐮 🐮 Ive ever seen! ❤

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Beautiful muu muu thanks for sharing back in my days 60& 70 mu mu always heard is for large Hawaiian women 😢

[@barbarasews2799]

Wow, it is beautiful. Fits you great. Love the fabric

[@terrycuozzo5260]

This would have certainly been my mother's mu'umu'u! I'm sure she had one in this cut in red. And here in Hawai'i she would have worn them for special occasions.

[@bovinebeautymoo2884]

LOVE it

[@nancyhammons3594]

In my opinion, a Muumuu is something that is usually worn around the house, however, that dress that you have made is elegant and beautiful. I would encourage you to wear it out with your sweetheart on date night. 😀

[@kristinapaxton9686]

Lovely & cute xx