Sewing My Dream Dress With A Vintage Pattern | Sew With Me

[@dianepahl3966]

I cannot believe that I actually made this pattern, the short version with short puffy sleeves. It was even purple. Around about 1974 or thereabouts. I love that you are inspiring your followers to look at vintage patterns and adapt them to suit. It saves so much money and inspires their creativity.

[@spatel2836]

Thats amazing!

[@RoseryApparel]

Oh wow how amazing! It’s such a great pattern 😍

[@aleishabowden3098]

The fact that you still search how to do certain things like the pleats is so reassuring, even with all your experience. The online sewing community is such an amazing resource for all sewists ❤

[@esmithsarah]

I'm watching this while making your "perfect dress" in a blush colored double cloth. Thanks for being awesome!

[@RoseryApparel]

Sounds lovely! Thanks so much for watching and sewing along 🧡

[@HAN.NAH.384]

"they didn't have pockets in dresses back then" i wish it was different today😂😭 but love how the dress turned out😍💕

[@christinenewell4587]

Watching this has just flooded my head with such happy memories. I remember all the dresses I made for myself, such lovely fabrics I was lucky enough to have because mum used to come with and wd frequently buy them for me. Apart from lovely florals one that sticks out in my mind was a lovely soft wool in a heather/ Wysteria colour. It had short puff sleeves, lined with purple and it had an opening in the back with silver buttons... it was short and I wore it with knee high, shiny black boots. I wd say it was 1966 when I started nursing. Thankyou for the memories. Your dress was gorgeous.

[@LaaNa-eq5hc]

Lucky you u have ur mum to support this

[@tammymarktm]

Beautiful dress and I loved the changes you made along the way. So so lovely. Don't you love how women wrote their names on their patterns back in the day and they all have such beautiful cursive writing.

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! Yes I love it so much! Their writing was perfect back in the day 😍

[@bestillandknow9127]

That’s becuz back then we had required penmanship classes, just like home economics where we were taught to sew & cook. Alas ..... now they don’t think social skill classes where you learn to take care of yourself are important, becuz they want to take care of you instead.

[@tammymarktm]

@@bestillandknow9127 yes I recall my Dad telling me penmanship was taught. He had the most beautiful writing.

[@kayp.7757]

Teaching a child penmanship instills discipline, attention to detail. What a shame it isn't taught anymore.

[@sekaihatsu]

I've watched a couple of videos about reading commercial patterns but I still don't know what size to use. It's one of the big roadblocks I have about sewing. The dress is fantastic! Good thing you didn't add the zipper at the beginning. Always go with your gut.

[@meganmarshall-goodridge1521]

Would love a short video of all your vintage sewing patterns 😍

[@Lu92Lii]

That trick with ironing the pattern pieces!! 😱😱😱 GIRL! I can’t wait to use that trick! 🙌🏼

[@carolcurtis2220]

Not a trick - essential. Makes life a heck of a lot easier 👍🏻

[@janeseemann2527]

That was the first thing I was taught. As Carol said, it’s not a trick - it’s an essential component for correct pattern sizing.

[@carolcurtis2220]

This really takes me back to the 70's when I too was making my own cloths. The bane of my life was neatening the seams. Oh how much easier it would have been to have had an overlocker then!!! Interesting how much things have changed in home dressmaking. I used to send a great deal of time marking patterns using tailor tacks (threads) How much easier is it now to have erasable pens? Love the results you have achieved. Keep them coming.👍🏻👍🏻

[@simmoneb4524]

@Carol Curtis I couldn't agree more! I had a treadle machine so no zig zag to neaten. Since retiring, I've gotten back into sewing and love all the nifty little gadgets and my overlocker!

[@carolcurtis2220]

Me too. Not do much clothing more bags etc.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I always used marking paper and a rotary wheel in the 70's to mark the darts, tucks, etc.

[@nanciumphres9001]

@@wildflowerwind6941 so did I!

[@janeseemann2527]

I still use tailors tacks! 😀 Far prefer them to erasable pens.

[@TheUnevenStitch]

I've a whole stack of patterns like this in my classroom at school. A relic from the previous teacher. I've never had the urge to use them but this has just inspired me!

[@Lazydaisy646]

use them, don't throw them, I so wish I'd kept all my 70s patterns now. I had many similar to this one .

[@TheUnevenStitch]

@@Lazydaisy646 I was never going to throw them away. Its just a bit of a hard sell trying to get 14 year olds to get excited about them!

[@Lisamakes]

I just love vintage patterns- and because not as many people sew today, you can really find them for cheap at charity shops, as you know! Also, in Toronto, the Textile Museum of Canada has a sale once a month in their storage space, and they always put out vintage patterns at $1 a piece. I’ve found some amazing vintage Vogues. Lovely job!

[@AprilShowers560]

Ooh my goodness. Just superb. I agree, better than the ASOS dress. I love it.

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you lovely! 🧡

[@polh6462]

You look amazing in your new dress!!! I love the added bow detail at the back. This was so fun to watch.

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid 🧡

[@marionlacey1074]

It's so gorgeous Janelle💚 you are so clever! PS I have that fabric too

[@ArmindaHeart]

What an adorable dress! I think making another one with a final gathered tier at the bottom to make it full length would look soooo cute too! A short dress in this pattern would be absolutely adorable! Maybe another few versions of this dress? Lol! Great pattern!

[@judyrobinson5044]

Your videos are totally engaging. Clear instructions, and the time lapse videos really make it easy to stay interested! Great dress. Even though I am 70(by the way I WORE those dresses in my day) I am inspired to want to sew them again!

[@suek7086]

Judy, I have been thinking the same except I am wider now and find the vintage patterns don’t fit me anymore. I used to pull them out of the envelope and sew them up, great fit. At 71 I need round back, full bust, sway back, adjustments plus I no longer have a waist. I am shaped like an ice cream cone anymore.

[@judyrobinson5044]

@@suek7086 Well we are not LIKELY as cute as Janelle anymore but I do LOVE the excitement she inspires about sewing our vintage of clothes. And remember--we WERE that cute in our day!!!

[@leeannekaden2600]

Love this dress and all your dresses. So refreshing.

[@stitchmom0582]

Thank you for showing the whole process! It’s a joy to watch all the details and steps (including the pressing and facing!).

[@kayp.7757]

My mother made this dress for me when I was in 11th grade! A lovely print, cream floral on teal background; fabric was a soft cotton blend. My dear Mother was a wonderful seamstress.

[@karenhart4316]

Hi Janelle , yes we use to call them pin tucks ( pleats) I still do as pleats are usually in skirts or tunics … each to their own really we all talk the same sewing language huh lol , beautiful dress fabric love your choices 🥰🙌🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺❣️😉

[@katherinestuddert4881]

Love the open back with the bow detail! It’s fab

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks! I’m so happy with how it turned out and think it matches the style of the dress perfectly 😍

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Love the pink pegboard and your thtead holder. Decorative and functional.

[@spatel2836]

I think this is by far the most flattering dress youve ever made for yourself!!! It turned out beautiful. Ive never used a pattern before but love sewing and want to try now. Im a bit nervous

[@carolynneumann7861]

Thankyou for explaining what you were about to do next step by step and also saying this or that isn't perfect. It inspires me to try harder patterns.

[@arlenepiggot3982]

Lovely dress love the pin tucks and shirring .Do you not use a stabilizer on facings .I thought I saw a pattern of a dress that I made in the 1960's when you were looking through your vintage patterns ??🤔✂️

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! I prefer not to use stabiliser/interfacing 😊

[@darladear27]

So so so cute!! So fun to watch. Question though, why don’t you just under stitch the neck facing to the seam allowance before turning it inside, instead of attaching it by hand to the inside? Would that not keep it laying flat enough? I don’t have much experience with neck facings, I usually finished them with bias tape.

[@RoseryApparel]

Yeah that would’ve worked too, but I didn’t want it flapping up (due to the lightness of the fabric I thought it might still), plus I really felt like doing a bit of hand stitching 😂😄

[@cynergynt]

Simply stunning Janelle, congrats, think pin tucks “make it yours”. I must say, I do miss saying hi when I am in spotlight these days, love the fabric, hope I “ bump into you” down the street some time to have a good ol natter. Cheers

[@RoseryApparel]

Aww customers like you make me miss working there Suzi! Yes, surely in Launceston it won’t be long before we bump into each other 😂😄 x

[@kaytiej8311]

There is no doubt, the three rows of shirring on the sleeves are the perfect addition.

[@QuirkyShiny]

GORGEOUS You've outdone yourself!

[@RoseryApparel]

Ahh thank you so much! I’m soo happy with it 😍

[@Amywayho]

That bow detail was def the right choice !

[@judyg9889]

I absolutely love your dress!! I've got one similar, with the tucks but not the shirring, and have been looking everywhere for a pattern. Now I searched online for the one you used, but nothing. Would you consider drafting & selling this? I know you can't just copy a commercial pattern, but hopefully you've made enough changes that it would be all right. I'd even love to see it with a long puffed sleeve version. You're very talented!

[@RoseryApparel]

Oh really nothing? Yeah, I don’t want to copy it, but maybe I can implement some of the details into a future Rosery pattern 😊

[@msbevking]

Couple of tips in regard to the facing -under stitching and ditch stitching will save you having to hand stitch

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

You are so right. Any where there is a facing, around the neck or down the front of a garment understitching is a must. The facing will automatically roll to the inside . You just need to take the facing at the stem areas.

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Beautiful dress. Looks so lovely on you. I like your touches. Much prettier than the dress that inspired you and the original pattern. Great job.

[@cathyclark5791]

This dress is absolute perfection! I love the fabric. So beautiful.

[@gemineyyy]

This is honestly the most beautiful thing you have sewn to date. Amazing work Janelle as always 💖

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw thank you! I’m soo in love with it 😍💕

[@amycousins7572]

Never thought to iron the pattern pieces before! Game changer aha. This dress turned out so lovely! Feeling very inspired to get behind the sewing machine 😁🧵

[@simmoneb4524]

I love your modifications to the pattern. The pintucks really add to the overall look, The addition of a Peter Pan collar could be a way of changing it slightly to use the design again. Inspired by your most recent newsletter, I am currently considering which pieces of my bedlinen to add ruffles or trims to! Thanks for the inspo!

[@kylebrittellie]

I love that you are able to be like, "oh, I like the way they finished the back of the blouse I'm wearing, so I'll duplicate that in my own dress!" So inspiring!

[@elliemetzen1972]

I love dainty, prairie dress or cottage core style

[@nanciumphres9001]

I find it hilarious that patterns I was using in the 70's are considered "vintage"! That being said, your choice of pattern and fabric here is spot-on and you did a great job! Congrats!

[@joanoconnor3896]

The dress came out beautiful with all of the additional touches you've added to it. You're truly an inspiration. Greetings from Davie, Florida, United States

[@ddeaae]

I can remember being in sewing class when I was a teen sewing some of these fashions. I always loved patterns. You bring back that young lady in me who sewed from daylight to dawn. My Grandmother made the best cozy PJ's for us Granddaughter's from just scaps but they were the best....what I wouldn't do to step back in time.

[@nicolapicola4502]

The dress is absolutely beautiful! My mum had that pattern when I was a kid!

[@annlulu29]

I'm very happy that you stock with 2 rows of shirring. It looks much better than the original.

[@ashfordwyrd7458]

I love how your pallet has expanded over the last year

[@christiedecker2724]

I think I had that pattern, it looks very familiar...hmmm...neat. I know I had some of the ones you moved from the box. Those were the days! Glad to see someone giving them new life. Blessings.

[@pinkxiheart]

Your videos are so relaxing, informative, and creative. I am SO thrilled I found your channel and everything you upload is just *Chefs kiss*

[@RoseryApparel]

Ahh thank you so much! 😄🧡

[@sweetpea5539]

I LOVE rayon garments ♥️

[@demiwilliams1201]

I definitely agree 💯 better than the ASOS dress !!! Love the tuck detail on the front it's beautiful looks proper vintage 😍 and the pouffy sleeves are to die for 🥺 The bow on the back with the open back look it soooo much better than a zip or a button up 🥰 I'm in love ....if only I had this pattern 😭 xxx

[@kerriburke]

wonderful and I loved being taken along step by step. Please make more videos like this one!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@JuanitathesewingTrex]

Sunday morning relaxation

[@kirstenbridge2881]

Going CRAZY trying to find this pattern!! Has anyone ever found anything remotely similar they could recommend? I love watching you Janelle and using your patterns.. so refreshing to have an Aussie guiding me!

[@izuzuchan]

The tucks really make this dress for me. It came out amazing!! 💖💖

[@theoriginalmilji]

I love your dress! Could you make more “make a ______ with me” videos?! I like watching tutorials and seeing the outcomes. Also you pick really unique patterns so it’s fun to watch!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindagraff2484]

Great dress, I really like it, the puffy sleeves, and the shirring, also like the tie at the neck back, very nice.

[@angiemail8459]

I love the way you tried out the dress halfway through the sewing. It relates well to the amateur dress maker. Your dress turned out beautiful. I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@christinewhitehair6623]

So cute! I collect patterns from all decades. Im sure i have one like this . Thanks for your content.

[@carjen121]

I love the colors and designs. Beautiful dress❤️👏👏

[@MsSavvy9]

Love the tucks! I want to love pleats but I know I will never press them perfectly so I probably won't wear them. This is one way to get the look but a bit more low maintenance! 💓 Unfortunately, I'm pretty thicc... so having enough fabric to cover my bust can be challenging 🤭

[@Moontess]

Yep, absolute dream dress there - I also think it looks much better than the ASOS version. Lovely!

[@marathorne6821]

How absolutely gorgeous! Really feminine and flattering 😍 Thanks for sharing x

[@ello_verity7667]

I loved this so much I showed my mum and she burst out laughing - apparently she also sewed from this pattern back when it came out 😁

[@BekaEllen]

Wow, that dress is actually really lovely. I like how extending the sleeves makes all the shering go across the back at the same(ish) level, it does something good for the eyeline.

[@anamariafrisch8234]

A dream Dress, my total taste. Wow wow

[@asimpletonsguidetothetruth5441]

There is a black thing behind the shaft of your machine foot, in the pressure foot holder. It fits the guide you usually use for quilting. Perfect for measuring when you can't see the guides on the needle plate.

[@jannamcglynn4136]

Wow! This is a beautiful dress. I love the pattern and the material. You are so talented!!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! 💕

[@crashofthemoons]

I always make a fabric belt or put ties on dress with no waist. but i love the shirring idea!

[@mikybaum108]

Thank you for your Block you are the best in your way to show how you sewing tutorial and it's so easy to follow and recreate the things keep going and I love that you take use shopping with you ♥️ you are simply fantastic and amazing 🙋🙋🙋🤗🙃🍀🌹

[@debbiebarnett1920]

I live the tie at the back, so pretty

[@barbhayes5613]

Your 'vintage patterns' made me smile; I saw a pattern in there for a dress I made when I was 16. "Vintage" like fine wine... Cheers!

[@hithere7282]

Love your videos. It looks so easy .you show just the right photos of what you are doing. Turned out beautiful.

[@valerieslater3029]

Well Done girl, you have done an amazing job, I also had a very similar dress in the mid seventies, it has always been my favourite dress, would love to find a pattern and make it again but it would have to be a couple of sizes up since I am 73 years old now !!

[@mamamo6317]

That box is Heaven ❤️

[@emmy8526]

Wonderful work! Love pintucks. Great way to control and place volume just so.

[@meadowlane637]

I made a similar dress in high school grade 10. I loved the pleats. It was in a pretty burgundy fabric. You are such an inspiration to me. After watching your videos, I immediately want to ignore my house chores and reno work and start sewing. I have a stockpile of patterns and fabric to do something with lol. Keep doing your videos. It's like spending time with a friend in sewing class...I am still friends with 4 women from my high school sewing class and we have the best memories of those days. Take care and stay safe.

[@laurasherman2024]

Beautiful! It turned out so lovely!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you 🧡

[@na.y.]

Yeees, please share more of vintage patterns! 🙏🏼💖

[@moogs7466]

I'm watching this while knitting the incredible vintage jumper pattern you shared in your newsletter! Your videos are perfect for cosy nights in 😁

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw how lovely! 😍🧡

[@diannerippon7349]

You are very talented. Your dress looks lovely .

[@AnitaandLucas]

Love this and your modification! How awesome to have that vintage pattern too!! Going to have to try to find it!

[@crashofthemoons]

pin tucks are so easy and a fun way to add interest in your clothes!

[@carolinepope4458]

Vintage patterns are the best!

[@joybethlyons2383]

This turned out so beautiful! I really love the shirring on the sleeves. You inspired me to buy some shirring elastic a few months ago but I have been intimidated to try it! I think I'll give these sleeves a go on an upcoming project as a way to give it a try and gain some confidence!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yes, sleeves are a great place to start! You’ll be surprised at how easy it really is (and how impressive it looks!) 😊

[@ananyashree9358]

This looks so dreamy and chic and so so so pretty!

[@Lifewithassunta]

This dress is so cute! I love it!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks! I’m so happy with it 😍

[@selinasalgado6280]

I loved watching inspiration strike you through out the process! The little bow closure is such a great idea!

[@brendacooper7944]

I adore this dress. Love the pin tuck bodice, shirring waistline & sleeves. And the fabric is perfect. I give you an A+.

[@jessicaw8872]

Love this! So cute and I love the fabric.

[@barbararyan586]

You are so clever 👏the dress is beautiful 👗🌺

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much 💕

[@frankie9387]

I am obsessed with the fabric, the shape and, yes, the tucks!

[@sarahsaggiante145]

It looks great and it's amazing to see how you can take a pattern and make it your own.

[@catherinesmith5711]

I cannot believe that you use that pattern. I had that pattern way back when I was pregnant with my second child and made that as a maternity dress I made it as a dress and then as you did I altered it and made just a top and made a skirt to go with the top. I love what you've done with that. I'm hoping I can purchase that pattern,and you're going to offer it. wonderful job. Thank you, so very much😊

[@jilliandaly6059]

What a beautiful dress.

[@sandrahorne8742]

Stunning dress. Love your creativity 😊

[@ishachayil820]

What a beautiful dress 😍 I love the fabric and the changes you made to make the pattern suit your style.

[@rachellechuga778]

So love that dress.

[@jenny45Bravo]

Beautiful dress that suits you. The shirring, sleeves and tucks are lovely details. My favorite of your creations.

[@SirRENEE86]

This turned out so beautiful! 😍

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! I’m in love with it 😍

[@nm5100]

OMG! This dress and fabric is super cute!!! Please share the pattern 💛

[@wolfgangshuman]

Such a beautiful dress! I’m so impressed.

[@juliajenkins104]

This dress is ADORABLE ❣️