Vlog 24: Pattern Review | Mimi G Jessica Dress

[@claudiacampbell7276]

You look just beautiful in that green leafy on white background. It is so bright and springy, cheerful. Those greens are good colors on you. Good to see you again, hope you're doing well.

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I enjoy your reviews of patterns. So many others just talk about the changes they make to a pattern and seem timid in mentioning the down side of patterns, instructions and design. Your critiques are very helpful (and much more honest).

[@thecamdenstitch]

Sage Preaumx oh good, I feel like I’m such a moanyface! But hey it’s not like I’m being mean is it, certain things in reviews are a matter of opinion whereas certain things are just fact ie ‘the instructions said XYZ’. If businesses never get any feedback from their customers they stagnate and we get a poorer product as a result. Hopefully constructive criticism can be taken in the right light 🙂👍🏼

[@venacamack9043]

yes totally agree with the comment about doing a honest critique with the down sides and the errors you make with the pattern especially what went wrong. that way other sewers learn from that x

[@michellevanburen9972]

Hi, I know it's been a while but I thought I'd thank you anyways for this. It's been so helpful. Thanks for all your content! -Michelle

[@LovingHandsDesign]

Loved your review. It was extremely helpful. You look amazing in your version. Stunning!! I have the pattern and instructions but plan on sewing this dress following Mimi G’s sew along. I too find the odd instructions lacking. I sewed her Annie cardigan using the sew along and everything came out perfect. I had to make notes on the pdf instructions.

[@Penguinandpear]

What a lovely dress!!! x

[@mel_issa__]

I am binge watching your videos. Have to get used to your smacking K's hahaha but I'll get over it. You have great style and explain everything super clearly. Tha k you for your video's!

[@pattiraithel5412]

Very beautiful!!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Gorgeous dress! Great fit!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Dorothy’s Daughter Thanks Kim!

[@woodlandcrone3763]

You look great Jay obviously ready to hack it in the jungle! The fit looks really good you should be pleased with yourself. I sew when I can but like you (I have rheumatoid arthritis and other probs.) health varies day to day. Have been brave and signed up to a refresher sewing course at Mary Ward so hoping to make as many classes as I can. Love the channel as always.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Thanks so much! I’ve heard good things about Mary Ward - hopefully it gets your sewjo back up and running but it’s no picnic when you’re battling with pain. Take good care of yourself. xx

[@daniellepazz2821]

This silhouette, the colour and leafy pattern look gorgeous on you ❤❤❤

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Well done! Looks wonderful and it is a perfect color for your skin tone! Well done!!!

[@lynneprentice4278]

I have this wonderful picture of Ian lying in bed and you swiping the duvet cover off the bed and running up a dress 🤣🤣Seriously, though, the dress is beautiful 💕

[@thecamdenstitch]

That would be a sight for us all since me and Iain don't share a bed!! (He's my best friend, not BF but easy mistake to make😂) And thanks 😘

[@barbaracartwright2737]

Lovely dress 👗

[@j_filippo]

Looking good Jay. You finally have a bodice block. How nice is that. Your choices now are endless. I like the idea of the Vogue palazzo jump suite. The dress is very lovely.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Jan Filippo Thanks Jan!

[@carolehack226]

Great make, and super fabric. It certainly looks as if you could hack the bodice onto different skirts. I have had problems with Mimi Gee sewalongs, in that they are so rushed that they seem to make a fairly simple sew, look more difficult than it is. Anyway, yours really turned out well, and really suits you, a perfect summer dress.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Carole Hack Thanks Carole! Yeah it was pretty speedy. She assumes a fair bit of knowledge already I think. Maybe we’re too used to having our hand held!!

[@venacamack9043]

its a beautiful dress Jay looked lovely on you. I would never have guessed it was a duvet cover whipped from you bed lol Air to your bits ROFL

[@dianethompson9525]

Love the dress and it fits you beautifully!!!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Thank you so much Diane 💕

[@martaaberg3330]

I love this dress. Perfect color on you.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Marta Aberg Thank you Marta! 😊😘😘

[@meghannwhite6633]

You are beautiful, great work!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Aww thanks Meghann!

[@StitchedUp]

I'm home and catching up on vlogs!, I love this Jay, I made this last summer and to be honest can't remember the construction but I remember it being a lot of pieces, I love it though and I really love yours!, I will have to make me another xx

[@thecamdenstitch]

Stitched Up! Welcome home :-) This fabric made me think of you!

[@StitchedUp]

@@thecamdenstitch thank you!, I am soooo jetlagged, but can't wait to get back into sewing, I think I have some fabric to pick up from the post office!

[@scottie8029]

Very nice!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Thanks Sara! xx

[@mizzworthy]

This dress looks absolutely perfect on you! I love it.

[@thecamdenstitch]

mizzworthy Thanks Mizz!!!

[@rikkib7636]

It looks wonderful Jay!! Love that leaf print:) The pattern s available free when you sign up for her newsletter (temporarily, the download link was only available for 24 hours when I got it...I think 😁id like to try do a similar square neckline hack!:)

[@thecamdenstitch]

Ohhh I didn’t realise that was the deal - I recall that was how I got it now. Have a go, we can be square neckline buddies 😁 I’d love to do shoulder ties too.

[@sthepanieisabel]

can you share the pattern please 🙏 I couldn't get it when it was for free and I've been looking for it so much I would really appreciate it ([e-mail])

[@traceymeads3878]

That dress looks great, the bodice looks a perfect fit x

[@thecamdenstitch]

Thanks Tracey :D xx

[@ButtonPip]

I’ve been looking at this dress for a while, yours is beautiful!!!! 😍 great job x

[@thecamdenstitch]

Button & Pip Thanks Adele! 😘😘

[@sewlittletime]

I'm sure I've got this PDF too! Your version is lovely. Really like that duvet cover 👏😁👍 xx

[@thecamdenstitch]

Sew Little Time Thanks Karen 😘😘

[@annneal4193]

Looks great and fits you really well 😀

[@thecamdenstitch]

Ann Neal thanks Ann!

[@bellepoupee61]

Absolutely lovely! Still looking for it on my computer! LOL!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Christine Lafleur Thanks Christine 🌸

[@karenminet9275]

You look wonderful in the dress. I made it in a viscose challis and found it too thin for the style. I put in a lot of effort and ended up donating it to charity. However I LOVE her coulotte pattern and have made 5 pair !! Simplicity 8558. It fit perfectly and I didn't bother with the waist ties. It would be perfect as a bottom piece for the Jessica bodice. Let me know if it suits you.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Karen Minet oh thank you - great tip! Such a shame about your one not going well. It happens with sewing doesn’t it!!!

[@TheSpeckySeamstress]

Haha I totally do need to be reminded to hem things! 95% er in action !!

[@thecamdenstitch]

95%er sounds so much cooler than ‘a bit flaky’ which is how I normally think of myself!

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

it's a gorgeous dress 😍 it looks fab on you

[@thecamdenstitch]

Thanks Siânypops 😘

[@valclements7092]

Your dress looks gorgeous, I love sweetheart necklines, so flattering. Val 🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️

[@thecamdenstitch]

Val Clements Hey Val, thank you!!! Are you in Canada or UK or straddling both?!

[@valclements7092]

The Camden Stitch I was born in Scotland and we moved to Manchester when I was 3. My first hubby and I emigrated to Ontario Canada I 1974. My second hubby of 21 years retired 3 years ago and I'm loving it. Now I have time to watch all the great videos you and your fellow vloggers put out. My accent is still very Salfordian. I sound like I just arrived here. Love your videos have a fabulous weekend 💕❤️💕

[@jacquieblacquiere5186]

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[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

Loving your dress, the leaf print is fab! I'm so with you on the stay stitching, it's very annoying when a pattern doesn't tell you do to it. Or it will say to stay stitch after you've done a few things with the pattern piece, and it's had plenty of time to stretch!! Personally, if I think something needs stay stitched, then it gets done the second the pins have come out... Lynne

[@thecamdenstitch]

Lynne -OzzyBlackbeard Yes! Needs to be stay stitched before you even look at it!

[@dianer8881]

McCall's 7950 is very similar, except it offers 4 different views.

[@Hide_and_silk]

Looks gorgeous on you! I have the pattern picked it up when it was freebies) but haven't made it yet. I think I'm opposite to yo..wary about tops with no sleeves / skinny straps as I have reached that certain age when paranoia develops about my upper arms.

[@thecamdenstitch]

Hide & Silk Honestly I see my bingo wings flapping when I’m editing the vlog and I’m just past caring! Let it all hang out! 😂

[@Hide_and_silk]

You're a lovely petite young thing!!

[@rainingcatsbobbins3623]

Ooh it's gorgeous!!! I've had it printed for ages and I'm hoping I can now use my FBA skills on it! Is the sew along worth using at all, or just stick to the instructions? Xx

[@thecamdenstitch]

AGirlSewGeeky I think use one or the other, because the order of construction is different...it’s a lovely pattern though!

[@Darwe323]

I'm actually mad at myself, because I didn't sew a trial version and I cutted a beautiful fabric. I wanted to make only the top to use it as a crop top and now I need to think how to reuse it, because the top doesn't fit me at all...I didn't think about the topstitching and some parts are loose (armpits) while some are actually too tight. I might try sewing it once more but for now the instructions were too unclear for me. :(

[@StayStitching]

It turned out beautifully-well earned I guess!!

[@thecamdenstitch]

Haha!!! I got there in the end!

[@constancergarcia7258]

You look so beautiful in the dress. 😘

[@maureencullen1008]

I love the dress on you,it really suits you '

[@thecamdenstitch]

Maureen Cullen Thanks Maureen!

[@paulamattsson8583]

You look Lovely ☺

[@thecamdenstitch]

Paula Mattsson Thanks Paula 😘

[@halesmoore]

Dress looks great. That's annoying about the instructions.

[@thecamdenstitch]

I was surprised tbh, considering she made her name as a sewing educator...!