One Fabric Two Ways Sewing Collab with

[@soandiesews]

I absolutely love the Shelby, I ’ve made 6 so far this year. That’s either because I love it, or I’m being really lazy and I can now make it up while drinking gin 😂😂

[@Dranma51]

😂😅

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. I think the gin definitely has something to do with it 🤣

[@Jayemceetee]

I nearly spat my tea out when I read that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dorothytomniuk4106]

It looked like your cat was critiquing your dress, and fully agreeing with your assessment. Gave me a chuckle.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. It did! Cheeky cat 😜

[@sharonlewin6860]

Great dress Ruan - lovely fabric. It's very 90s I think x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It is Sharon! I remember the style well!

[@christineowen6658]

Tigger 😍😍😍🐱🐈 the dress is lovely too xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Christine 😊

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

What a fun collab! And I love the dress on you! I think the length looks great, as does the colour !!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks lovely ☺️

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Lovely dress Ruan, just your colour, Alison and you are so funny, you both tickle me 😂, it was a great colab, you two should do another. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks Lorraine. She’s fab isn’t she 😊

[@sandiwalker761]

3:03AM in the States & I'm watching your video. I should be asleep but insomnia has set in. Thanks for making it better. Sandi

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh no Sandi 😫

[@lynnshepard7485]

Such a beautiful dress! And that fabric is gorgeous. I can’t imagine pattering about with all those pieces, as much as I love the dress. You have a great solution for the hem! 😂

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. I hear you Lynn!

[@sunflowersammee1994]

So cute!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

😊

[@louisecampbell8094]

Absolutely gorgeous dress and that fabric 🥰🥰

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks lovely 😘

[@marionmathews9852]

OMG! You look stunning in this dress. I liked your comment about the dress skimming over those awkward bits……it’s a must make! Very enjoyable episode as always Ruan.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Marion ☺️

[@janetyler1642]

The Shelby looks amazing on you in the longer length with your height. Love the fabric too❤️ Lovely to see Tigger again and sorry he has not been well 🐱

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks so much Jane. Thankfully Tigger is back to full health now ❤️

[@sandralowe2874]

Love the dress and love the idea it can be made into a romper 👍😍

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I need to give the romper a go!

[@cecilehoare3053]

Love your Shelby Ruan!! That style has always been my go-to because I'm a butternut squash (I use to be a pear before I had kids!) shape because it's easily adaptable for bottom heavy people.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

That made me chuckle Cecile…think I’m a marrow then 🤣🤣🤣

[@cecilehoare3053]

@@theyorkshiresewgirl I had to look up what a marrow is! LoL

[@socarole66]

That is one beautiful dress😍!! We are all little girls at heart when it comes to a swishy dress or skirt 💃🏻. You did an amazing job, so many long panels to sew 😅 Hope you get chance to wear that on holiday 👏🏼 😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks so much Carole 😊

[@michellem3899]

Lovely!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@sandraokeeffe5826]

Your dress turned out FAB Ruan. I made 2 of the shorter ones.😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Sandra! Can’t wait to make the shorter version now!

[@suzettesingson1002]

Beautiful dress. It looks amazing on you! Thank you for the video ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@cindy7702]

You look amazing in your dress.. I love the length too.. Thanks for sharing it..

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Cindy!

[@christycampbell1874]

You are awesome-- so glad I found your channel!!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh thank you so much ☺️

[@maureencapobianco3596]

Very nice make! The pattern review was very informative! TY!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Maureen x

[@magsohara7908]

Great vlog Thanks Ruan. Love that Shelby on you. Going to watch Alison now 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Just watched from my sunlounger ☀️☀️☀️you’re dress looked fab and loved our cheeky collaboration- think the short romper sounds perfect for your 🏝️xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

I am not jealous at all 😫🤣. Was lovely doing a collab with you honey 😊

[@RenataMarie]

Here, watching my dear💞

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Hi lovely ☺️

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I love your dress and the length is perfect. It makes me laugh because I made a culotte dress for my daughter back in the early 90's that was from a pattern that looked exactly like the Shelby dress. I made it from a beautiful emerald green brocade. It even had the back ties. And you inspired me when you wore that fluorescent green cardigan a while ago. I found some verigated yarn that is fluorescent green, yellow, pink, and orange. I am crocheting a crew neck sweater. I will certainly shine at work this winter. The pink and red of your dress looks amazing on you.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes to the fluorescent sweater 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@annettecowburn1096]

It is a gorgeous fabric Ruan. Suits you too.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Annette 😊

[@angelabanks2431]

Gorgeous dress and fabric! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Thank you for explaining how you constructed it, so interesting about the sizing you did. I had not thought about trying the Shelby but you have now peaked my interest. Thank you Ruan, great video.🤩

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay. It’s a great pattern Alison 👍🏼

[@annematthews4643]

Love it Ruan ❤️

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Anne ☺️

[@carolyngethings]

What a lovely Shelby dress. Thanks for a great review. Going to add the pattern to my ever growing wishlist☺ ps hope Tigger gets better soon. xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊. Tigger is thankfully back to full health ❤️

[@vickismallwood2082]

I love this dress on you. It’s so flattering and the length is perfect.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Vicki!

[@SewnontheTyne]

It's stunning Ruan, so beautiful!! The fabric and style just suit you beautifully xxx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww love you my gorgeous friend ❤️

[@amem2785]

Love it! ❤thanks for the review on the Shelby! Very pretty 💕

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@bredalynch35]

I love the Shelby dress, I have made 2 this year, lovely make, and very relaxing to wear. Love yours xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks Breda! It’s a fab pattern isn’t it 😊

[@AdamSews]

Just love the shelby! It looks stunning as ever on you Ruan 😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks so much lovely ☺️

[@margaretwilliams6934]

Ryan you & Dotty are so funny,love love your videos ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks Margaret 😊

[@viedeprimes]

Wow. Another fab dress. Never thought I’d want to sew the Shelby but now I’m considering it! Great vlog and collaboration. ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay! Thank you 😊

[@blossomsandwich4232]

Great Shelby! I had an absolute mare trying to level the hem on mine and it ended up super short. You've inspired me to try the maxi version next

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yes I saw that in your vlog hon. It looks fab in the end though! 💜

[@sewsarahstitch]

Gorgeous ❤ was fab to see it in person at SewToon as well x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks Sarah ☺️

[@bbmaker5022]

I have the same opinion re: curving of hems ????????🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I have just had the same issue on my deer and doe magnolia, let it hang and still the same issue, did a similar thing to you and eyeballed it 🫣….worked like a dream 😂😂😂😂 Keep up the good work 🙌

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ha ha. If in doubt….wing it 🤪

[@stitchandstylebynadia]

Absolutely beautiful dress, Ruan! ❤ Thanks for sharing. The buttons are perfect and a great review.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Aww thanks honey 😊

[@cjhines726]

It’s so pretty❤❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@sandrachamberlain5760]

That looks fabulous 😎 Great pattern review, lots to think on, pattern going straight onto my wish list 🥰

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much Sandra 😊

[@niawilshaw3522]

I love the Shelby, it’s so comfortable flattering and elegant! There’s one on my cutting table as we speak!!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

It is! Love a bit of 90’s fashion!

[@julieagar4483]

I love your dress, you look gorgeous in it. ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Julie 😊

[@loriannpayne4483]

Well done - great suggestions for people that might want to make the same dress. Which by the way looks wonderful on you…

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much lovely lady 😊

[@thebikerwhosews111]

You’ve inspired me, lovely, to get my arse into gear and make this fab pattern up! I got as far as taking it out of the packet, then was totally put off by the length of the pieces and the faff of ironing the pattern before I even started tracing. What can I say, I’m obviously just incredibly lazy🤣but given your heads up on sizing, I’ll live dangerously and cut the pattern🙈wish me luck😉🥰😘

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay. Go for it honey. It’s a bit of a pain but it’s totally worth it in the end 🥳

[@mysewingpractice]

I have a function next week and now I need a dress! This review came at a good time. I especially appreciate the sizing info as we are very similar size and shape. You have made a lovely dress and I see you wearing it often and with joy. Thanks for a fun video and I love your dress. I'll go over to Alice's channel asap.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much for your kind words ☺️

[@caronlever2019]

I love it I am just about to make the Shelby xx

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Yay! Hope you love it too 👍🏼

[@annfhallahan4347]

Beautiful dress and as usual a very enjoyable video.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Ann x

[@dorothytomniuk4106]

Beautiful make. Looks terrific on you.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you!

[@sandiwalker761]

Dress looks really cute on you. S

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you 😊

[@marywallace5248]

Lovely dress Ruan, very pretty fabric. But all those buttonholes, my last one always goes wrong and they put the fear of God in me ( old Irish saying that my mum was fond of!)

[@debrariley2057]

It’s always the last button hole for me to..!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh bless ya Mary. I think you could get away with not doing button holes on this one. It would pop straight over your head 👍🏼

[@jennyturner6399]

Love your Shelby, I have the pattern but not sewn it up yet. 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Go for it. It’s a lovely one Jenny 😊

[@sharonrush731]

Looks lovely on you ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Sharon!

[@thedressmakersjourney3299]

have the shelby ready to cut out myself, thanks for sharing, love your version and will definitely be following that button advice ❤

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh lovely. Hope you like yours as much as I do mine 😊

[@maggiecawthorn5653]

Lovely dress on you. Mine is a little roomy which has also made the neckline low but I find the sleeves a bit tight. Also found the shoulders wide. With the hem the seams will have prevented the fabric dropping, but in between because the are curved on the bias shapes they have dropped. I have wondered whether a bit of narrow very light interfacing might help this.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you Maggie. Yes you might be right about interfacing 👍🏼

[@frocking_adventures6748]

I think the hem shaping will be to do with the long seams being bias cut. Once the dress has been hung for 24hrs, those edges are more likely to drop & end up the same length at the hem all the way round. Of course I could be talking nonsense, which is highly likely with my sewing skills🤣🤣 Lovely dress, really suits you👗👌

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Nope that makes perfect sense Dawn!

[@sewvertonmakery]

Love your Shelby and all the information too. I’m about to cut out the long romper version but it’s taken me about a week to just cut out the pattern pieces and make some ‘short person’ adjustments!! I’m not looking forward to cutting the fabric out! Love your fabric too 😍

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thanks honey. It’s crazy long isn’t it!!!

[@lisahalmshaw1275]

Lovely frock ❤ Am wondering if I could hack the pattern by making the mini version in knit. I had one similar in the 90’s and loved it 🤔

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh maybe a structured knit would work 🤔

[@barbarawiltz9453]

I love the dress and always enjoy seeing Tigger. Do you think the front of the dress could be seamed instead of buttoned?

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Hi Barbara 👋🏼 yes I think it probably could!

[@francesfrancisco3381]

The Shelby is beautiful on you.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

😊

[@hilaryberry7133]

Please could you explain what Sewtoons is? Made Shelby last year and struggle with the it under bust shaping. I have a small frame but DD boobs and needed to go to a local dressmaker (and pay) to have the bust shaping taken in appropriately, and put ties at side rather than back seams. Saw similar dress in shop (N Look) with shirring at side seams so might try that.😮 Also sewed down button band as just slips over my head.

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Ooh shirring at the sides is a fab idea! SewToon is a social sewing day organised by Tamlyn from Sewn On The Tyne x

[@kirstyhumphreys3052]

Do you have any tips for the button placement I’m new to buttons and button holes and my last one ended up slightly uneven 😩

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Oh bless you Kirsty. Practice makes perfect is all I can say. Test them out loads on a scrap piece of fabric. You’ll get used to how your machine does them. Don’t worry though…mine are always slightly uneven and wonky. No one ever notices but me 😜

[@blossomsandwich4232]

Great Shelby! I had an absolute mare trying to level the hem on mine and it ended up super short. You've inspired me to try the maxi version next

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

👋🏼