How to sew a dress from the 1940’s

[@malissawhite4569]

QUEEN, your makeup is NOT the right type for your skin tone. You are beautiful without it, if you like your lipstick just use it or get the proper makeup for your skin color. I like watching you old styles.❤️

[@SewRena]

I’m only wearing lipstick. I don’t wear foundation so my literal skin isn’t the right match for my skin color????.

[@Jessimikuhh]

For some reason your face does look lighter for some reason, I don’t think they meant to offend you. You are beautiful!

[@gertysburg]

Victory red lipstick was worn by women of all colors. Cery appropriate for the ers

[@gertysburg]

Victory red lipstick is very appropriate gor women of all colors. You look amazing

[@brenda9361]

What a rude comment.

[@jaspersgrimoire]

First thing- those jello salad pattern weights are the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. The dress turned out so charming and that’s such a flattering color on you! Getting the pieces lined up properly is the thing I loathe the most about sewing with silky fabrics, but I don’t see a single hint of bubbling! Great job!

[@danielbecker9836]

You bring the 40s to life! Your talent is your gift that makes you look so fantastic in this dress!!!

[@TheBailify]

This dress is gorgeous, and you look fantastic in it! I've actually seen this vintage pattern before, but passed it by because I couldn't visualize what I would make it out of. I'm also very impressed by the sewing tips spread throughout your video. I kept thinking, "Oh, yes, that makes sense--what a great idea!"

[@Samanthalovestosew]

This 40s dress is so pretty - I love the bodice and sleeve details. I haven’t seen this pattern before - how amazing to have the original. Your flowery handmade hat is also totally gorgeous ❤

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much!

[@upwithdowns]

How did you become such a great seamstress? That dress is gorgeous. Love your style

[@pkaboo7832]

Oh my gosh! Simply amazing! I can't even begin to describe how delighted I am to have found you!

[@SewRena]

You are too kind I’m so happy to have you 🤗🤗🤗

[@joannashworth2396]

It is a delight to watch your sewing skills. I learn something new each time. The dress and the model (you) are beautiful! I love classic clothing with grace, elegance, and beauty. Hopefully, more and more ladies will take an interest in the beauty of this. I love the modesty, too.!

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much 💕

[@Lisargarza]

Completely lovely inside and out, as always. That could be a great motto for you, since all of your garments are impeccably finished. And you seem that way, too!

[@judivowell5748]

You were born way after your time. All these 40's and 50's styles are perfect for you. Happy Valentine's Day.

[@anagabrieltrevino5439]

First of all: gorgeous! Second of all: I have such a hard time working with slippery fabric and you make it look so easy! You are a pro!

[@WatchTashi]

Your talent is unbelievable! I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew. I’ve taught myself so many other things but not how to sew. I might just do that now.

[@RetroMinnie87]

I have only worked with rayon once and it was a nightmare. You are a brave woman to sew with rayon and your dress came out beautifully!

[@yotranquility5382]

I think your make-up, lipstick, and fashion sense is impeccable and beautiful. Very classy lady. Women today should take lessons from you...

[@jackiecolbert3915]

I'm new to your channel. I love your vintage style. I'm 44yrs old and my mom used to sew our clothes. I swear my mom had this sewing machine. Brings back so many memories. I'm glad I found your channel. I'm not into sewing but I love everything vintage. I've never seen another black woman have a channel like this. I'm so inspired thank you ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@france-gall]

im so excited to see someone who lives a similar lifestyle as me!!!! i try and do mostly mid to late 60s and i get a lot of stares and questions. it feels nice to know im not alone and there are other vintage ladies out there

[@jizzypuff]

It's amazing how easy you make sewing look. You must have many years of experience.

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much! It’s been about 6-7 years now. I do enjoy it

[@charliecat5686]

I’m 2 seconds in and I have to say.. THAT WALLPAPER IS EVERYTHING!!!!

[@inesspanni]

As I said in one of your Shorts, you instantly made my New Favorite Humans List! Brings back so many memories of making my own clothes in high school & early college!!! 💖💖😍💖💖

[@littleantiqueme8714]

This turned out so lovely! It was interesting how the skirt went together!

[@Somewhereintime22]

My grandmother sewed for people when I was very young (late ‘50s and early ‘60s) so all of your lovely sewing looks quite familiar to me. She taught me so much as well as my other grandmother. I love how you use French seams to finish the edges. A lot of people today serge raw edges…but besides French seams…if you’re going for vintage techniques…another edge finish is to pink the seams with pinking shears. My grandmother did that a lot. I majored in home ec years ago and was taught to do a running straight stitch right beside the pinked edge. This technique will allow your seams to lie flatter (due to the pinking) and also avoid some raveling (due to the pinking plus the inside straight seam). I just found your channel and subscribed. You are extremely talented in dressmaking and quite a talented model as well. Love your content!

[@deva190]

I just discovered your channel and love, love , LOVE seeing these fashions. I am 65 , started sewing at age 8 and never stopped. Now, my 7 year old great niece has expressed an interest in learning to sew and I'm happy to teach her.

[@HJKelley47]

I so love the vintage clothing you produce. Suits from the 40s-70s were some of my absolute favorites. Discovered in my mid-20s that I look best in suits/pants suits and straight line dresses like this new one you've sewn. Love the looks of that dress on you. Reminds me of some of the dresses I've seen in the 1940s-50s movies with Katharine Hepburn, etc. I do enjoy watching you do such extraordinary work using that classic Kenmore. So many young sewing enthusiasts believe they've got to go out and spend a fortune of some of these current machines, when I firmly feel securing a vintage Kenmore, and having it cleaned, oiled, etc, will give them countless years of sewing joy. I have tried to encourage a mother, who has a 18 yr old who wants to learn to sew, to secure a vintage Kenmore, Singer or White vs. going to Walmart to get something which will not have the same longevity.or durability.

[@marywilliams2703]

You are an exceptional seamstress , I really wish that a designer would start making classy beautiful clothes that don't have plunging neck lines ,and dresses dresses and skirts that are pass the calf or some to the ankle. Love your fashions .

[@judithgarnett5307]

I love this! Thsnk you so much for showing the pattern so we can look for it. Your drapey beautiful fabric choice is great, and thank you for all your tips

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting 💕❤️ I hope you get a copy

[@Skintightxoxo]

You are a classic elegant beautiful woman keep bursting us with these wonderful colors you are the best 💘 💖 ❤️ ❤️ 💋 😘

[@M00NCHILD57]

Hi sweetheart, I love, love, love your videos. One came into my feed last night and I not only watched that video, but I binge watched last night. Awesome. Don’t stop producing videos.

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

Your fashion sense is spot on...BRAVO!!!!

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Very nice dress! It is very flattering and I really like the style of it. Brilliant job on the hat! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy Valentine’s Day!

[@cypriennezed5640]

Omigoodness, and with that hat?! Impeccable! 💕

[@LizC-hq6tt]

I've always wanted to try to make a dress or something. But I don't have a clue where to even start. Your video was super informative, not boring or too much unnecessary stuff. Thanks for the content!!! 👍🏼😀

[@maryebee]

My mother sewed for my sister and I growing up. I love watching your videos!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Lovely dress, lovely color. Lovely lady.

[@karlaverbeck9413]

Thank you for reminding me to do ALL the prep! Thanks too for all the tips for working with slippery fabric.

[@jenniferseiber4796]

Beautiful! It looks wonderful on you. I would love to make vintage clothing. You are very inspiring.

[@ilahjarvis]

Beautiful dress, beautiful hat! Loved seeing your process and I especially appreciate your tips for sewing drapey rayon.

[@scottweeks6379]

Fantastic! You do a wonderful job on anything you make! Love to see the vintage style clothing! You look great! Keep up the good work!

[@vickibednar9220]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful. Great dress color for you. So classy. Love your hat. 😊

[@SewRena]

Thank you 🥰💕

[@marywest2896]

you sew so well, all your things hang properly and fit you so well...the perfect model for a sewing pattern, a lot of girls I follow sew well but you have a model figure and showcase the pattern designs...I enjoy your channel, and I loved your pink ceramic christmas tree by the way....

[@TheShowerofSlime]

This turned out fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to put out these videos!

[@eebeegee8325]

So floaty and beautiful! Lovely dress and the style is very flattering on you!

[@Rosalie1775]

I like your videos, because your voice is very calming and comforting to me. I also want to add that you are absolutely beautiful, especially when you smile in your charming and sencere way

[@DM-xj6se]

New subscriber here: Hello! What a lovely dress! You look so elegant and sophisticated. I am older (60) and used to wear my grandmother's garments from the 30s and 40s from the time I was in 7th grade thru my early 20s. Rayon was the perfect fabric for the drape and lines of those beautiful pieces. What beautiful work you do! Following on IG also. You are so creative and inspiring also. I want to get back to my machines now...... 😉

[@vanessawhitneypro]

How BEAUTIFUL, SewRena! The dress AND the gorgeous little hat! SO impressed!

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕

[@Moonlight-co4hs]

Such a lovely dress, love the way it flows. Very flattering on you.👗

[@nadiasews]

The gathering at the bust is so cute! Im currently sewing a 1940s blouse in a thin shifty thrifted fabric, Im thinking maybe it was meant as a lining but its opaque enough to wear on its own…thank you for the tip on reducing stitch length and tension with the less stable fabrics, I’m on my second mock-up and didn’t get puckers this time. I love that we can all learn from each other no matter where we are in the journey.

[@sherrelstroot3034]

I adore that dress. You look lovely in it.

[@sashak-r6621]

Wow you did a beautiful job on the dress, looks perfect on you

[@seestellysew8472]

Lovely make as usual. Yes you did put the skirt together correctly. Many vintage patterns use that technique of topstitching the panels in place.

[@lcarolynghearing854]

The fabric color is pretty with your skin color! Love your tips and tricks…I am new to your channel and appreciate your approach! The address looks beautiful on you 🤩👏🏻👏🏻🍁

[@madelineschultz4968]

This is a fabulous dress. You are incredibly talented and beautiful, too! The hat is awe inspiring! I ❤ it!

[@agimagi2158]

The dress turned out fantastic and it looks stunning on you!

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕💕

[@aubreystalcup5452]

I think this is my favorite dress that you've made!! Beautiful!! And as always your creation looks absolutely lovely on you!!

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much

[@Sunjoy1]

Omgoodness...love your channel...so reminds me of my Mother and her sewing for herself and me 😌

[@EdenYell]

The hat is amazing and goes so well with the dress

[@sandyaledor]

The dress turned out Gorgeous!🤩 And that hat! Please make a video doing one🤗

[@FrancescaTropea]

I think this is my favorite project of your’s. So beautiful!!

[@donnasparlin4867]

The color the pattern and fabric is totally you and my younger working self Jam.

[@donnasparlin4867]

I would like to add I have lots of old patterns and shi shi dress fabric I would love to send you.

[@StephanieCanada]

This dress came out BEAUTIFULLY my friend!

[@kwester318]

Love everything you do! And that wallpaper is fabulous!

[@butterflyeffects8097]

Yes it is

[@martaaberg3330]

Wow, that dress is stunning!

[@trixier6505]

The dress turned out so pretty!

[@kathleenmacdonald5511]

You look so perfect in everything.

[@gamewrit0058]

Beautiful, and the hat is fabulous, too!

[@karenshaffer1511]

The dress and the hat are lovely!

[@stevezytveld6585]

That is a Stunning dress. Well done. The fit is perfection. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@SewSewDrew]

I love this dress and I think the lapped seams are great. I had never seen that before

[@donnazavitz1095]

Lovely dress! Really like the colour and style on you.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Beautiful dress. So classy and feminine. The hat is adorable. Hope you have a great Valentines Day and dressed like that you should get plenty of compliments! I used to struggle with Simplicity patterns. Didn’t dare attempt Vogue or McCalls. The modern patterns are getting harder and harder to figure out. I have pretty much given sewing. I always enjoyed it but with the patterns the way they are I don’t mess with it anymore. It’s a treat to watch you sew!

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Lord have mercy, you are so talented! And, a terrific teacher. Thank you.

[@nancycollins8824]

Beautiful! Love, love, love the hat.

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

I absolutely love making these 40’s style dresses, especially when they have 6 gored skirt panels ❤…& guess what? I recently inherited my moms kenmore (after begging for years)! 🙏🙌

[@lowentx]

Beautiful! I love the drape of the fabric.

[@barbiedesoto7054]

Stunning! That color is so elegant. Love the hat! You are so amazing. Way to figure out that confusing construction method! It does look nice. ❤❤❤

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much 💕💕

[@meme36711]

I don't know how i found your channel but i love vintage! I swear i was born in the wrong time period! You are absolutely gorgeous by the way!! Would love a tour of your home❤

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[@Maria-xu9wy]

OMG 😲 😱 you are so adorable and too cool for school. You are amazing! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@user-eu3op7or6v]

Dress turned out lovely 🥰 💖

[@dwfaught]

Whoa! Now you are suddenly up to 198K! Congrats!

[@cl6347]

Amazing, so much helpful and detailed information, I feel like I could actually try to make a dress. Beautiful tailored vintage dresses would be a dream come true. Thank you for these incredible videos! I hope to make one soon :)

[@mrsandmom5947]

It’s beautiful and looks great on you

[@kimberlysneden4924]

Beautiful dress! I love your channel.

[@dyannehorton6848]

Just adorable. Keep up the good work

[@lisaalene]

I love your videos !!!!! I recommend a roller foot for all Center seams and all darts. Both the bottom and the top fabric go under the foot at the same speed. So yeah it's great for any seam that you do not want the automatic ease that's on your machine. It's been a lifesaver.

[@jenniferk9242]

I absolutely adore your style! I don't sew and I definitely don't have the kind of figure for it, but I've always loved the fashion of this era. Everything looks so perfect on you!

[@livtury9638]

Beautiful dress, love the colour.

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕💕

[@mebbb7493]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@abbysmilesdesign]

I cannot get over how perfectly that dress fit you at the end!!! And that color was just perfect! I sure hope that I have the sewing skills that you have one day!!! I loved watching this! (Oh, and i LOVE the wall paper in your sewing room

[@jennydame]

Sew Lovely! Love your hat works perfectly with your make✨ 💐

[@beckywatts502]

Love the dress. The sleaves are beautiful. Great color, too.

[@jamesmurray8558]

Wow, so elegant.

[@SewGurl58]

An easier way to do that lapped seam. Sew the seam right sides together as a normal seam then press both seam allowances to one side and then top stitch 1/8” away through all three layers.

[@pw529]

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW GREAT DRESS ANS THANK YOU FOR THE SHORT WITH THE TIP ON HOW TO MAKE AN UNDERSLIP / PETTIECOAT HOPE YOU WILL HAVE VIDEO ON MAKING ONE AND I LOVE LOVED THE BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SPRING DRESS WILL LOOK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A VIDEO ON THAT THANKS SO MUCH SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR SITE

[@heatherstjohn3115]

This lassie is fantastic

[@kerirodriguez6468]

I absolutely love your style🥰

[@mildredalexander2001]

This piece looks so beautiful on you! Love that I found you here.

[@DipityS]

What a pretty and smart dress - I love it, and thank you for all the instructions!

[@ashleybuckeye5016]

I am so happy I stumbled across your channel! You are all things darling and I am spending my weekend watching your videos and tricking myself into thinking I can start sewing 😆

[@projectpenwing]

The dressfabric is gorgeous! Also adore your wallpaper!

[@mariegarner8770]

Yay top 52 and top 358 comments and likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Happy holidays!!!!!

[@rapunzelrose68]

Gorgeous 🥰 I really enjoy your videos

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕