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 ❤

[@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

[@Sarahgetsdressed]

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 🧡

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@meganmarshall-goodridge1521]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrightAsAButton]

@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😍

[@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 😍💕

[@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.

[@Amywayho]

That bow detail was def the right choice !

[@ashfordwyrd7458]

I love how your pallet has expanded over the last year

[@stitchmom0582]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

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

[@arlenemurphy804]

Looks fabulous on you. Love the shirring and the sleeves and tucks are perfect. Love the back closure.

[@msbevking]

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

[@brendacooper7944]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@cathyclark5791]

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

[@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!

[@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 😁🧵

[@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!

[@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! 😄🧡

[@nicolapicola4502]

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

[@izuzuchan]

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

[@kaytiej8311]

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

[@marathorne6821]

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

[@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.

[@BrightAsAButton]

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!

[@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.

[@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

[@annlulu29]

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

[@QuirkyShiny]

GORGEOUS You've outdone yourself!

[@RoseryApparel]

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

[@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!

[@christinewhitehair6623]

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

[@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.

[@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 🥰🙌🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺❣️😉

[@Moontess]

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

[@hithere7282]

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

[@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.

[@frankie9387]

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

[@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! 😍🧡

[@lindagraff2484]

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

[@na.y.]

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

[@selinasalgado6280]

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

[@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😊

[@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!

[@ishachayil820]

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

[@ananyashree9358]

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

[@carjen121]

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

[@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 😊

[@preciousstyles6029]

I love how the dress turned out. It looks beautiful on you. The fabric is perfect for the pattern I think.

[@zainylainy1]

It turned out so beautifully! I totally love the vintage patterns. I make them all the time! It’s so amazing but you sew the style of clothes that I love and sew. I’m not young like you but I love your style. I get so many compliments on these clothes! The style is timeless!

[@na.y.]

What a beautiful, beautiful dress! 😍👏🏼

[@AnitaandLucas]

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

[@jannamcglynn4136]

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

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! 💕

[@jocelyngleave946]

omg totally obsessed with this dress, love how you made it your own x

[@jenny45Bravo]

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

[@elliemetzen1972]

I love dainty, prairie dress or cottage core style

[@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!) 😊

[@shristik3335]

Very pretty...I love the way that you don't waste money on buying dresses instead you make them at home. :)

[@wendyh3245]

Beautiful Janelle. Well done. I love it. 🌸

[@sarahsaggiante145]

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

[@sunnybnny]

This dress is adorable! Well done!

[@diannerippon7349]

You are very talented. Your dress looks lovely .

[@debbiebarnett1920]

I live the tie at the back, so pretty

[@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 !!

[@laurasherman2024]

Beautiful! It turned out so lovely!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you 🧡

[@julieryding2030]

Absolutely stunning! Nicest dress ever x

[@cindywoods2487]

I made the shorter version as a teenager and loved it! It is so much cuter with the shearing instead of the ties to the back. Your open back is cute!

[@annebrown3538]

Gorgeous dress...fabulous fabric...great video 🤩🤩🤩

[@Lifewithassunta]

This dress is so cute! I love it!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks! I’m so happy with it 😍

[@crashofthemoons]

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

[@jessicaw8872]

Love this! So cute and I love the fabric.

[@tracyfrost]

You nailed it, it’s really beautiful.

[@sandrahorne8742]

Stunning dress. Love your creativity 😊

[@SirRENEE86]

This turned out so beautiful! 😍

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! I’m in love with it 😍

[@juliajenkins104]

This dress is ADORABLE ❣️

[@Chickennoodlesnoop]

You are so soothing to watch, truly an inspiration for me ❤️

[@emmy8526]

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

[@AprilShowers560]

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

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you lovely! 🧡

[@greata80]

That is soo cute! You are the queen of pattern hacking ♥👗

[@stephaniecarbno]

It's so cute!!! I love the way it turned out!!

[@cyrenesparks7752]

Loved this video! Suchhhhh a beautiful dress! I'm so jealous 😍 can't wait to see more vintage pattern making in the future ❤

[@wolfgangshuman]

Such a beautiful dress! I’m so impressed.

[@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 🙋🙋🙋🤗🙃🍀🌹

[@spikester789]

I really, really love this dress!!!

[@nm5100]

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

[@carolinepope4458]

Vintage patterns are the best!

[@5663828489]

That is so cute of a dress. Now I want to make one!!