I took the Sewing Challenge: Can You Make A Dress In Less than 3 Hours?WalkAway Dress Butterick 6015

[@SheerStitchery]

So would you make this pattern after breakfast and wear it for lunch? Even if it has a circle skirt on it? 😬

[@charlottejones7341]

I love 💕💕💕 this pattern I have been looking for this one to add a build it pants or 🩳

[@Lisa-mw6te]

I don't understand criticizing how one speaks in a FREE video. I enjoyed watching and listening and am tempted to give it a try.

[@bassdivamtm]

I love the white dress your wearing!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Really cute. I’ve never actually heard of letting your dress hang for 24 hrs like that! Learn something every day…

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank so much ❤

[@lynnm.johnson5755]

Do the same if you ever make curtains.

[@christineewetzker3597]

I made this dress 15 years ago. Hardly ever wore it. I always feel like the back is completely open and I feel exposed. If I made it again, I would connect the underskirt in back and put in a zipper. Love your version. The subdued color pallet is really lovely.

[@SheerStitchery]

Yes, I love that idea. It does feel a bit exposed if it gets a bit windy…😂

[@CulinaryGuide]

Beautiful result! It looks like a modern dress in that fabric and pattern.

[@miriamgillham6701]

This was an excellent video. Thank you for sharing. You may already know this, but if not this may help explain about the shoulder height. In my experience, the shoulders are higher in many vintage patterns as the conical padded bras of the time were incredibly elevated out and shaped to thrust up and forward from the bust point and the patterns were made to accommodate these different shaping. Often times also under the bust as well) This is why you may not need the full bust adjustments on some of these patterns. Also often a small unobtrusive shoulder filler or pad helped give a squarer line to the shoulder. My mum who is in her 90s said it was so well used by most everybody who sewed that it was just general knowledge to add it to your shoulder line inside the garment, even before the power shoulders of the 80s. Even if sewing patterns didn’t say so in the directions. So many of the styles of previous decades are designed around the under garments as foundations always informed the silhouette. As well our shoulders today are generally more rounded as many occupations are centred around being hunched over a computer, and even the act of sewing for long periods of time can round the shoulders significantly. I guess that’s why my mum always said to get up, stretch when sewing. You have made a beautiful garment with this challenge. It’s lovely! 😊

[@gamingwithfrodo]

Thank you so much for the detailed, historical information. It sure sheds light on some of the occasional challenges in using vintage patterns.

[@miriamgillham6701]

@@gamingwithfrodo You are more than welcome. I actually love using older patterns as I have grown up using them (in my sixties and so have seen patterns alter such a lot, my mum had patterns that were at least from the 1960’s that I learned to sew from.) I learnt pattern making at college and my teachers were very old school about shape, line and fit. The big pattern companies made changes to a lot of drafting techniques in the 2000’s and they are often too loose and shapeless and just plain boring compared to the older ones that had such of lot of thought and care put into getting the pattern silhouettes to match the fashions of the era they were designed in. If you get vintage or antique patterns treasure them, fight the struggle to work with them if you have to because you learn so, so much about the construction of garments, sewing and fit and some are works of art in their own right!

[@beths9232]

I haven't made a dress for myself in years. I think ill make one of these and add a flutter sleeve along the straps and perhaps a little horsehair braid to the hem.

[@woollyfingers]

I don't think I could work against the clock. Your thoughtful extras really make all the difference. Bravo!

[@brynda2150]

🔥 🔥❤I think fabric makes all the difference with this pattern. Yours is the best I've seen.

[@SheerStitchery]

Wow, thanks so much. ❤

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Have you seen The Closet Historian's video (where she makes this dress her way)? Her dress is beautiful, stylishly modest (no worry about being exposed should your skirts get lifted), and a dress you will want to run to (not walk away from). However, her dress took a lot longer to make (and it was well worth it).

[@SheerStitchery]

The best! I went and checked it out (and subbed her channel - love it!) I would certainly make the full underskirt version. Less worry about it flipping up in the wind.

[@afirmrose]

You picked out some really pretty fabric! I think out of the ones I have seen , yours turned out the best.

[@StephanieCanada]

This came out SO STINKING CUTE!! I love the time you spent on this pattern making it yours.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks you so much for this challenge and graciously sharing the pattern. It means the world to me to be able to use the actual vintage pattern!

[@Elysia07]

I love seeing your process. it's so logical and easy to follow.

[@gamingwithfrodo]

You provide the best explanations for why you do each step and modification. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@susananpatterson9043]

I love when you talk about the history of the pattern. And the explanation of the difference of the vintage remake

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks! Did a bit of research for this video ❤

[@sandreawhite7534]

Absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could wear short sleeves. I’d make this dress in a heartbeat.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank you

[@optistudent1]

I wish I had your patience. I love the dress you have on!

[@bassdivamtm]

Love tge fabric you chose

[@karenbearden6198]

I love this dress and the style/fabric looks great on you. If I were younger I would absolutely make this dress for myself I think it's timeless.

[@SheerStitchery]

Go for it! I’m sure you’ll look fabulous. I quite like the dress, though a bit worrisome when it’s windy.

[@fadedglory1045]

The KCC got me! My daughter has 2 just such a lovely doggie.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks. She’s my little sweetheart, Millie 🐶🐾

[@stellaunger8568]

Your dress is beautiful. The time you took to get a good fit definitely made a big difference. I also liked the effect from using just one fabric. ❤️😁🌺

[@SheerStitchery]

Yeah, I was tempted to do two fabrics, but I really wanted to use this challis for a floaty look and thought one solid colour would look better with this bold print

[@designedbyzo9514]

Love love love your fabric choice!! Looks stunning

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank you! 😊

[@nanab573]

I think it's beautiful.

[@Vc-ot1bt]

I love your calm voice and patient approach to sewing. ❤ Subscribed.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks so much. Means a lot. ❤

[@Sew_Over_50]

Thank you for showing the fitting part of the process. As a person who lives alone, it was very useful.

[@rebeccaw9656]

This shows that an hour of sewing over several days, produces a lovely wearable garment that will last for years to come. You may find after a few washes and steam irons, that the bias binding settles in😊. Love the monochromatic styling of your make, it looks more contemporary that way.

[@SheerStitchery]

Yeah, I’ve washed it a few times and the neckline did shrink up a bit. Thanks!!

[@aussieauntynette6892]

It might not be the traditional material but it looks fabulous ❤ I would wait for that 24+hrs of hang time and come back to it a day or two later for the long term best for the garment for longevity, fit and finish. Saves a lot of frustrating fixing time later. Fantastic job 😊

[@SheerStitchery]

Yeah, you have to wait that 24 hours. It makes such a difference. Thanks 😊

[@susandickerson2663]

I've never met a Butterick pattern that is easy enough ro do in a day. Lol

[@sidilicious11]

It’s a very cute dress.

[@nadiasews]

Wow! This turned out so nice! Good tips and tricks too, the adjustments at the shoulder and bust really make all the difference! New to your channel, subbed!

[@SheerStitchery]

Oh, well welcome! So glad you found me! Yeah, it made a huge difference, taking in those few elements. I really love this dress (and that’s it’s comfy)

[@FridayFrida]

Love your fabric choice, looks so comfy.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank you! 😊 it is so comfy and easy to wash as it doesn’t crinkle in the dryer.

[@camillevote7901]

I just came across your channel I enjoy your style and delivery !

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank you

[@sharontahir9694]

Your dress came out so cute. This one makes it easy to why this pattern was so popular in the day and still is. Your dress also fits better than most of these that I've seen other people make. Usually they are too wide across the top and the shoulders slip off or it gaps under the arms.

[@SheerStitchery]

Yeah, you have to do that mock up. And since the front is cut on the bias and stretches it makes it even more important. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@VeryJoable]

WOW!!! I think you did this the best out of all the videos on this challenge that I’ve seen! For the first time, I feel like I could make this for my daughter and it would look cute on her. Thank you for being so detailed and meticulous!

[@SheerStitchery]

Wow, thank you!

[@squibitbessy7382]

Beautiful sew, I love the dress and want to make this myself one day, and you had some really helpful tips. also love the glimpse of your beautiful cavalier at the end I also have a cavalier and completely believe they are the best most beautiful dog.

[@jayneterry8701]

When he was sitting on her knee I didn't hear anything she said for staring at him 🥰🐶

[@SheerStitchery]

Thank you so much! They are the sweetest pups. So gentle and my Millie just wants cuddles all day! ❤

[@Elkycreates]

I have a question about the gaping neckline; would it have gaped less if you stretched the binding slightly as well as stay stitched it first?

[@SheerStitchery]

I don’t think so, the bias binding stretches anyway. Definitely staystich that neckline and I think I will take about 1” out at the centre front for the next time I sew this up

[@Elkycreates]

@@SheerStitchery thanks! Yeah I agree with altering the pattern a bit.

[@SheerStitchery]

@@Elkycreates already went and made the alterations and notes on my pattern. Have to find the time to stitch another version up now 👍

[@ilselauwers6009]

Love the dress . Also on the first one the back is really see true. How do you solve that ?

[@snk1008]

Great job. I never hem until the bottom has hung and been leveled off. Even fixx bought skirts. love that Cu Tee Paa Too Tee Pup.

[@lizmarin9568]

It looks awesome!

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks so much - I think I'll make another one of these dresses!

[@kittybrowning]

I quite like the wrap style I dnt wear dresses much

[@magdagrabka24]

The effect with a softer fabric is really pretty

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks, yeah, I think it gives a nice, modern vibe to this retro pattern.

[@pwhite2579]

while hanging the dress for the hem, would adding weights evenly from the hem speed up the process? Maybe point a desk fan at it to help it along? OK, centrifuge at 10 G for a minute but who has one of those ...

[@SheerStitchery]

Haha! The centrifuge is too funny. ♥️♥️ Well, we don’t want to “force” it to stretch - just what the fabric does naturally… hence the inevitable waiting we must endure 😅

[@nathaliegauvin8882]

What do you put on the dress when you cut it so it doesn’t move? I would like to buy some.😊 Tankyou.

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Very pretty! I did find that stay stitching the neckline made the world of difference! Also there was a binding foot readily available in the 50s. I'm not sure how well it works. I've never used mine

[@SheerStitchery]

Good to know about the foot! Yeah, regretting not stay stitching!

[@jayneterry8701]

Interesting points tyfs!

[@mercedezballesterosbeltran6025]

Buenos días te encontré hermosamente que vestido tan lindo . . Miro y miro el vídeo para poder confeccionarlo para mí .... Te felicito y eres muy jovencita soy de Colombia... Mil gracias 🇨🇴😘

[@resamiller66]

Pique fabric is pronounced peekay. I learned that in a textiles class. I had to look up the pronunciation for the fabric. 😉

[@SheerStitchery]

Oooh, I'm going to practice this... my only fear is I will forget the next time I say it. I need one of those rubber bands to snap my wrist every time I say it wrong 😅. I'm an avid reader and there are time when I read something in my head (like names of characters and then when I hear them pronounced either on a Movie or by someone else) they sound completely different - like Dobby from Harry Potter...

[@kathleendemoya6089]

I keep getting distracted by your sofa. I have the same.😊

[@patriciaromero145]

I love your top in this video. Did you make it? Do you know the pattern brand, number? Thank you!

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

Bias binding feet were available for home sewers in the 1950’s.

[@jayneterry8701]

That's a cool bit of info.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

Your's does Not look like an apron, I like this better without the contrasting fabric, it looks great!!

[@starcloudwings9908]

What are the metal rings you put over the fabric/pattern sandwich?

[@Sister-Kate]

Those look like metal washers that I bought at the hardware store for my pattern weights. Inexpensive and heavy!

[@GrandmaMaeCorporation]

The time to let the dress settle in could be speed up by using steam to loosen the fabric.

[@anneard1674]

I wish you had put the dog down and walked around as you talked so I could see the dress better... nice dog but I was interested in the dress which I didn't get a good enough lord of.

[@nathaliepalladino4128]

It’s a fisheye dart, that diamond shaped little fella (I believe)

[@SheerStitchery]

YES!! you are correct - that was the name I was searching for! THANKS!

[@jackiturner9228]

That’s weird you were trimming the hem but saying your doing the binding?

[@SheerStitchery]

Oh my goodness! I just listened there. I ended up coughing during recording the audio so I had to stop it and I dragged the wrong audio file over this part! 😱 I literally have the correct audio just sitting there, not dragged into the sequence. So sorry about that and good catch! 👍

[@emilysmith2784]

I though my tv had muddled up the audio. Glad to see it wasn’t just me 😂

[@SheerStitchery]

@@emilysmith2784 haha! Good thing it wasn't the tv!

[@lindak8664]

I love that fabric! Suck a wonderful blend of tones. The black bias binding really adds to the visual appeal too. I made that dress years ago, i absolutely hated it. Might have gone a bit over the time as well 😂

[@SheerStitchery]

It was hard going so fast trying to beat the clock. I think this dress has a lot of hit and misses. Though the fit is a something that needs some tweaking.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Back in the 50s, women did work and their upper body was bigger than ours. That's why the patterns are the way they were

[@ritalawson7020]

Buy lace and satin and make a beautiful wedding dress❤❤❤❤ in just a few hours!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

The pattern may not have indicated stay stitching along edges, as a lot of pattern makers just “assumed” that home sewists (sewers?) knew to stay stitch necklines, sleeve holes and or side curves. And bias drop also drastically varies, depending on the fabric. I personally wouldn’t risk it, because I made that mistake when I was first starting to sew, gosh… 30 years ago? 😂 My poor dress looked so wonky, and it was for an event.

[@MonikaBehr]

I love the silhouette and ease of the dress. What i don't like about these dresses is the underarm that flashes the bra band. There must be some way to adjust this.

[@SheerStitchery]

Yes! I agree. I did try and raise it on the muslin but it still is a bit too low. There was an idea from another sewist that made an underdress that zipped up and then had the back wrap around the dress as the pattern is. I think that would help.

[@melizaerana3899]

Like out fit like professional who is inspiration? And why

[@lisahodges8299]

Please don't pull fabric through machine it stretches the finished measurement.

[@ruthirwin8222]

There prob was no viscose in 50s

[@Ryanw131]

Surprisingly enough viscose/rayon has been around since the late victorian era! And was a very common fabric choice in the 40s and 50s. Catalogs would often offer 2 versions of the same garments, one more expensive version made out of silk or fine wool and then a budget version made of viscose.

[@barbarat5729]

I greatly appreciate the direction, but I do not like the neckline or shoulders on a single one I've seen so far.

[@franceslock2058]

I could make a dress in three hours but it would look better if I take five hours. It takes time to press all the seams .

[@emcarver8983]

The narration is completely out of synch with the video 😆 love the dress though.

[@loishoover531]

Why is she talking like that ????

[@kathrynwebster6307]

I find it very strange that you are modeling a summer dress outside when it’s clearly winter…..very strange!

[@lisahodges8299]

I stopped buying from Minerva Fabrics because they actively sell to women in the middle 30s to early 50s. I asked if they could encourage young people and I got an absolute "no". The dress looks well on this lady.

[@robinallen6716]

There are so few places that cater to the slightly older to older woman! I’m glad to know they do! Buying RTW for a woman 50+ is almost nonexistent. And I am not exaggerating!

[@Ryanw131]

I find this comment really odd... firstly I don't see what's wrong with catering to women in that age bracket and secondly, On minerva's site there's tonnes of people of different ages and backgrounds posting their makes and minerva engage with things like the sewing bee etc. I've used them as my main supplier for a few years now and have never noticed anything that would suggest they don't like young people?.... they're a website selling fabric, I really don't see how age is relevant to that.

[@0campy]

Practice your speech/voice-over so it's not stilted and so staccato. It distracts from your great content. not to worry, it is just a habit, and pretty easy to correct with practice.

[@SheerStitchery]

Thanks!!

[@topsieBeezelbub]

That's not really a dress it's more of an apron or a hospital gown.. and you better wear some nice underwear cuz everybody's going to see it!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Boy you really speak hard English look up hard English. That is when you over emphasize every single syllable of your speech.

[@TinaGolik]

Sorry I can’t handle your version of uptalk and would rather listen to someone who speaks normal. I’ll find another channel that speaks normally.

[@SheerStitchery]

Goodness, that’s how I always talk. I’ve always thought of myself as normal 🤔 Haha, I’ll have to take note of my inflections more - I had no idea 😊

[@TinaGolik]

@@SheerStitchery you liked and hearted your own comment?

[@margolenney6032]

Guys turn off the sound, makes this footage tolerable.

[@SheerStitchery]

That hurts my heart 💔 I can’t help how my voice is.

[@1rahmaan]

Oh my dear... Ignore those rude comments. You did a lovely job ❤ Please continue sharing your work.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Back in the 50s, women did work and their upper body was bigger than ours. That's why the patterns are the way they were