Walkaway Dress Part 2: Fail or Victory?

[@Eneri-z9v]

I have a suggestion for you, you can buy a needle wand at Joann's or other fabric stores or establishments similar. I own two. They're nice to have. Let me tell you, I live in an apartment with wall to wall carpeting. When you have been sewing for as long as I have, you might be dropping a lot of pins without ever realizing it. A magnetic wand would surely come in real handy. Good luck 🤞😊.

[@marljusweety]

Tip for finding dropped needles: A magnet on a string. Drag it along the floor and it will pick up any needles.

[@Stephanie-we5ep]

"My second garment"... Gurl... instant sub from me! My first machine is currently fit for snapping needles, my grandmothers old machine is missing various parts that are needed for a functional machine, and I'm trying to justify buying a new one, needless to say my finished pieces reflect my consistent abilty to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I love sewing it's a shame I'm so bad at it! edit to add that finding the needle is easier if aquire a magnet and sweep the floor & work surfaces! Also washable markers are a genuis idea!

[@louisegogel7973]

The hand sewing is your challenge to calm your mind and use it as a meditation! lolol And I recommend different lyrics for your song… just remember, what you repeat with feeling you give life and strength to. I hope this helps! The dress turned out absolutely beautifully. 💜🤍💛💙💚🧡

[@annholmes9650]

Fantastic! You are an amazing young lady! So clever with video and camera all those little shots in the middle of the screen - amazing for someone my age - 75! Your dress was amazing, and the time you went to altering the pattern to fit! I am so impressed! God Bless you darling! X x x

[@helenruth5024]

Wear it to inside events! Super cute!

[@SewTexas]

Love the way you were able to fit the dress especially under the arms, best I've seen, good job!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

In the 1950's my mother made this dress and put pockets on it. I wanted one so she made a little dress for me too. She put donuts on one pocket and a cup on my other pocket. She called our mother/daughter dresses " day dresses". Enjoyed your videos and the donut fabric! Keep sewing you're doing great.

[@TheMayu]

That is so sweet!

[@bback4078]

I love this story! 💗

[@katiehettinger7857]

Buy a slip, they were a thing in the 1950's. 😉👍Your dress fit was really flattering on your figure. Great job. ☺💖

[@melodied4314]

Victory! Too bad you won't wear it out. It is adorable.

[@maurar9814]

Thanks for the post. I have to say, of all the versions I've seen, yours fits the best. Just an FYI.....women in the 50's wore a lot of undergarments. Girdles, slips and pantyhose. They wouldn't have felt a draft.

[@brendatilton1198]

Keep a magnet at your work station for lost needles!

[@onemercilessming1342]

In the 1950s, this was called a "house dress". It was made for ease of movement and worn for household chores. My mother had six of them, one for every weekday and Saturday. They were easy to run up and rather cheap to make. Saturday night was dress up for movie night, and Sunday was church day, remaining in dressier clothes for the steady stream of relatives that came by for coffee and cake or cookies (homemade, of course) and sometime staying for Sunday dinner.

[@alissagonzales735]

This is like no house dress I ever saw in the 50's. My mother called this a day dress for going shopping or even having coffee with friends. Not for doing house chores.

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@alissagonzales735 How nice for you and your mother. There was a department store in our town which sold several of these. The woman who was in charge of the department was a French war bride and she hated working with the cheap cotton housedresses as, with her background in French fashion prior to WW II, she felt working in that department was demeaning.

[@alissagonzales735]

@@onemercilessming1342 strange how people that don't have a penny to there name think they are too good to sell cotton day dresses. Yet my first husband who was a millionaire in the 60's from a well known family would walk around in his favorite old boots and a flannel shirt. Lucky if he didn't go into a restaurant in his water boots. Guess the ones that have $$ don't care all about fashion except when they have to.

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Like the idea of 6 dresses to have one to wear each day! Good for your mom!

[@onemercilessming1342]

@alissagonzales735 Have you no compassion for people whose social status fall, not from anything they've done, but the strange vicissitudes of life? Well, poor you!! I'm so sorry you feel you must denigrate everything someone else does or says or writes. The French war bride had worked with French haute couture in Paris. She was one of the people with whom I could speak French aside from the French line of my family whose gateway ancestor emigrated from France to the American colonies before the American revolution. Just so you know, working with the finest fabrics before the war must have been a difficult transition when one ends up trading in cheaply woven fabric made up into the cheapest of clothing. She was a kind and gentle soul.

[@betsyj59]

Victory. This is the best looking version of this dress I've seen on KZbin. Don't know if it's because you got to fit you really, really well or the weight of the fabric you used or what but it has the fullness and swing that is indicated in the drawn image on the pattern package. Looks really great on you.

[@lisaburke1761]

This is the best Walkaway dress I've seen. It's so 😍 cute! I would definitely wear it out. You'd be sure to get loads of compliments ☺️.

[@cristiewentz8586]

It used to be a standard that ladies wore a slip or light petticoat. Always. My mom still gasped on this in the 80s. So... Maybe run up a lightweight petticoat with a frill at the hem. Modest and it will hold that dress out a bit and be super cute.

[@DaphneTriesPlants]

I don't have much experience in sewind clothes, but if this is your second dress, you're a natural! It is the best-fitting walkaway dress I have seen so far. Your adjustments really did the job. And as for the dangers of windy weather, I think this dress was meant to be worn with a petticoat, which solves the problem. And if you're not into the full 50s look, you could go for a slip under it, just to be safe. It is simply too cute to just take up space in your wardrobe

[@cariwaldick4898]

She's got a small figure, so that's more in line with 1950's sizing. This is the second video I've seen making this dress, and now I think I want one. I'd have to make it several sizes bigger, though, so I'll probably wait until I've got more progress on my diet.

[@functionoflightone]

You got it exactly. I'm quickly approaching little old ladihood. LOL And I can tell you we used to wear "slips", which gave you protection when you wore flared skirts. Not all women were like Marilyn Monroe over that subway grate. LOL

[@auntlizard262]

Fits great

[@donnanoble9588]

Hello and congratulations. I have seen a lot of the challenges dresses. But yours fit perfect. No overlapping shoulders, no loose point in the front. Very nice.

[@lourdescastaneda4072]

Your shoulder work was a first for me. I'll giv it a try.

[@ipacarrollread]

I have been sewing for close to 43 years and you are a natural. You made more sense explaining how you changed the pattern than some sewing teachers I had. My mother learned from her mother who trained as a tailor/dressmaker so she sews like a dream (made my and my sister's wedding dresses) but she couldn't explain well and would be frustrated if we didn't get something right away. You are so clear and I subbed to you. I really enjoyed both of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@adaynasmile]

It looks amazing on you! Wear a pair of bike shorts under and the whole concern of flashing people disappears!

[@angelicahill3456]

I keep a strong magnet in my sewing room for finding dropped pins and needles. It's much better at finding them than my eyes are.

[@TheMayu]

Great idea!

[@needleworknut7792]

I love your wit!!!! and your sewing skills. Mrs. Pat Chandler-South Padre Island, Texas

[@kimt2au]

WOW, only your 2nd garment. You did an amazing job. Congratulations.

[@karenward4480]

Love it

[@cristinacrizi7579]

Another beautiful video! You are very talented in both dress making and video taking. Your techniques for both are amazing 🤩. You are sweet and fun to watch.

[@aucus]

Awesome work :) I wear shorts under any dress I wear, to avoid any flashing haha.

[@ozzyanddad]

great job, I made my wife one of these dresses, before I knew there was a challenge... I added a button in the back to secure it, and a built-in underskirt/petticoat, she has worn it in public, no issues of wardrobe malfunctions lol...

[@kellyrose3905]

Your dress looks great! I wanted to share some tips that will make hand-sewing on closures suck a little less: Button hole thread, and beeswax. Button hole thread is larger, and sturdier, so it gives a strong attachment with a lot fewer stitches, just make sure you use a larger needle so threading it isn't a nightmare. Cut your thread to the length you want, then run it through some beesewax a few times, then press it with your iron between some paper or fabric scraps to melt the wax, and it will tangle a LOT less. This is true of all threads, not just button hole. I didn't learn this until I'd been sewing for 20 years, and it was a GAME CHANGER. I hope it helps you, too!

[@makerjanedesigns6405]

I’m impressed with your determination and your work. Just a friendly thought, it’s really not a good habit to sew over pins. It’s a risk that the needle can hit the pin and break not only the needle but your machine can be damaged or the needle fragments can hit your eye. Please stay safe and enjoy your sewing journey.

[@mymai5859]

Stunning! I've seen 4 other challenges. Much prefer your shorter hem style - a lot more flattering than the longer length. Also the fit under your armholes & bust are tighter which gives the dress a better silhouette. Well done 👗

[@kindredinspirit]

You totally should wear that! It’s super cute and a really great fabric for it. Looks super good on your figure❤! Put some bike shorts on underneath and you’ll be fine!🎉

[@michellecornum5856]

Fear of the errant breeze and wardrobe malfunctions led me to make my inner dress wrap all the way around. I put in a back seam, and a zipper. I swear this pattern is cursed. How long can it take to sew 3 pieces? HOURS longer than your most generous guess. And yet, I plan to make 4 more.

[@TheMayu]

That’s a great idea!

[@HJKelley47]

@@TheMayu : Would you be willing to make another walkaway dress using Michelle Cornum's idea about putting in a back seam with a zipper? It would be helpful for others who also struggle with that same issue to see how this might be the remedy to their concerns (particularly for those of us who do not have KZbin channels). Could you seriously consider this request??? I sew quilts but not clothing, yet, I really want to make this walkaway dress, and I would like to know how to go about putting in a back seam with a zipper to close up the back. Please, Please, Please!!!!

[@TheMayu]

@@HJKelley47 I’m not planning to make this again anytime soon, once was enough 😆 I started sewing to make masks, then tried quilting and then tried making a few dresses and it wasn’t as hard as I thought! You should definitely give it a try…worst case if it comes out crazy you can always turn it into quilt blocks 👍🏻

[@paisley293]

You did a FABulous job! You definitely will have to wear it outside and see heads turn, when it's summer that it. And as opposed to you, I love to do the hand finishing! LOL Subbed to your channel, and hope to see more of your shenanigans and calico cat.

[@snk1008]

The cutest one I've seen so far.

[@jmcmuffy]

For your second dress it came out amazing your a natural, well worth the seeing it all to the end loved it, as for the wind a dress slip or petticoat my mom and grandmother use to put some small weights into the bottom to keep it from flying up. If I were you I would wear it you looked amazing in it better then most I seen wearing the dress on youtube.

[@Avotts]

I was impressed with the color and pattern of your mock up. It really dressed it up and looked expensive.

[@TheMayu]

It was just regular quilting cotton, but definitely spruces up the mockup process 😄

[@sharontahir9694]

This looks really cute on you. You did a great job. It's probably the best walkaway dress I've seen so far. I think you could wear it out in public without a wardrobe malfunction. Slip shorts would be good so your bottom is covered in a high wind.

[@lindazelepugas1000]

I am now addicted to watching all of these challenges.

[@jenniefowler4968]

You did an amazing job. You changed the pattern to fit you, you made a mock up. You made a functional dress in a day.

[@nancykaplan7163]

get a magnet stick, hardware store. I forgot the trick of letting material hang a day or so before hemming. cute, well done. If it had side seam pockets this would be a great dress.

[@TheMayu]

Every dress is better with pockets! If this hadn’t been a time challenge I probably would have added pockets 😆

[@newcreature222]

The outcome of the finished dress , also such a fabulous print it made this dress come alive 🎉👏☺️

[@normacooper6377]

Use a magnet on a string to capture a stray needle or pin. I have a telescoping magnetic wand just for this purpose because of age & nearsightedness.😊

[@pippylongstockings8600]

I came across on my feed to watch. I noticed she had very high subs. I started watching it and was bored out of my mind within the first 10 minutes. Off to the side was your video to watch. I love your commentary. Keep up the good work girl!

[@theplussizecostumer]

Despite all the whinging, you did it. It looks great. It's the best fit I've seen so far. I signed up for the challenge, but life has been a bear for me so I haven't finished making all the adjustments I need to make. I'm a big girl and I need to add 27 inches to the pattern Stephanie sent me. Yeah, life has been a bear for me, plus there may have been a bit (and by that I mean a whole lot) of procrastination involved. Keep sewing. Oh, and if you give it a chance, hand sewing can be fun. Just saying.

[@dagnolia6004]

you look so cute in this dress! buy a slip to help make yourself feel more "secure". BUT wear this dress; ADORABLE

[@debramejia5091]

I think this is the nicest version I have seen and looks really flattering on you. Well done!

[@shawnswain5826]

Great job, crazy person! I feel your pain with hand-sewing! Suggestion: run your thread through wax when you hand sew. It keeps it from knotting! I love your choices on this and think you should wear it anytime you want! And, now that you know the ins-and-outs and hiccups, you should make it again!

[@katherinekatherine8512]

You should totally wear that dress. Put a slip underneath if you are worried about wind. The style really suits you, and it is a great fit! Beautiful!

[@lizbogonia]

Oh could also try fabric weights in the hem to keep it down and less worried about flashing everyone 🙈

[@belledobson2007]

You did brilliantly. I’m going to make this dress but it’s m just going to make it as I get time.

[@rabbitviola]

U are awesome

[@JB-ic9xl]

That's a great dress to wear to a summer party. It fits great on you. You could wear a slip and/or spandex shorts to feel more covered. I love it.

[@shernettesimmons2023]

this is one of the better walkaway dresses i've seen in this challenge. Good job!! Add a slip if you are worried about the breeze.

[@louiseadaikkalam3995]

Lol! Love sharing the chair with the cat. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes on your future projects. 👍👍👍🤣

[@shawnybee1]

Lol just saw your video you need a telescoping magnet left by your machine that way you can extend it and run it all over it will get your pins and needles 🎉

[@jacquelinewilliams9298]

I made this dress out of African fabric for my sister's wedding. I made it in about 3 hours and it came out great! Of course I did not make any French seams or other time consuming things and I have been sewing all of my life. I love your sense of humor! I watched the entire video just to listen to you! Keep sewing! It will get better and you will love it....even the hand sewing!!

[@TheMayu]

Thank you! Your dress sounds lovely, hopefully I’ll get faster with more practice

[@johannaholmgren8088]

@@TheMayu I started sewing when I was 13 (I'm 65 now). You will improve the more you sew. If you haven't got any, I'd recommend a good thorough Sewing Basics book. They are useful for referring to if you run into a problem. Congratulations on the dress.....even though I've been sewing for over 50 years, I'm actually very nervous about making this dress myself, lol. Mostly because of the fitting issues everyone keeps talking about! Your dress really turned out beautifully. (And French seams!!! I'm impressed also)

[@vanessaknight7129]

I was just thinking how beautiful anakra fabric would be.

[@nonakabyrd5759]

I absolutely love your fabric choice. Trust the dress. You have a great fit. Ideas of wind concerns, bike shorts. Try a petty coat underneath, after all it is designed for proper under garments. Lastly, complete the back skirt and step into it. Please wear it out. Perfect to meet up at coffee shop or picnic in the park. Be brave!

[@zoekatz6216]

Great dress, love how you look in it..

[@jennifermanian1420]

Like that the model isn't stick thin. The dress is beautiful too.

[@sedwards2207]

It looks really lovely. One of the best Walkaways I’ve seen. Bravo!

[@palominobedding4553]

Gurl, you cracked me up! I can totally relate to the new sewist challenges and feline antics. Great job and I hope you change your mind about wearing the dress out-you've earned the right to show it off :D

[@TheMayu]

Thank you! Maybe on a very calm windless day I’ll venture outside with it on 😆

[@chiversanddave]

Charming video! The dress looks fantastic, please wear it! I like the slip / petticoat suggestions.😊

[@margaretstrouse5891]

So far, your dress is the greatest looking.

[@Nero_Jero]

For some reason I started watching videos of the walkaway dress, and the one you made is by far the best. You made it fit GREAT on your body. And the hem! I have never heard of that technique of letting it hang a while before finishing it before. Great job, it looks fantastic!

[@lwe4774]

Gorgeous! Thanks to your video, I’m going to try this! And… You have to wear this out of the house! It’s too cute to hang in your closet and never be seen. 😉

[@fluffydragon84]

Love the donuts! And cat! you look awesome in this! I bought the pattern and I keep debating on spending time making it. I really love your single fabic choice option. Everyone else I saw used two different fabrics, which looked mostly just 'okay' to me. I might try it without the neckline binding and just turn it under. I keep thinking the overall look could be a lot better with a different trim.

[@esthermarcen7587]

it is beautiful, one of the best I saw.

[@texasgigi3684]

This dress looks soooo cute! I would definitely wear it. You should wear it and enjoy it!

[@back2antiochagain287]

Fantasic! (And you look absolutely stunning it it. Great job!) This is only your SECOND DRESS EVER? Amazing. To keep from unwillingly flashing the public during a windy day, wear a slip underneath. Yes, slips went out of fashion (along with panty hose) a long time ago, but they still sell them in lingerie departments for a reason. (This dress is one of them.)

[@melissaward1812]

Of all the videos I’ve watched for this dress, yours is the PERFECT fit. I had decided not to make this dress because of how it just didn’t fit under the arms (low, gaping) and how the bodice didn’t fit well on most of the creators. But your make made me reconsider. Great job! PS: I would totally wear this on a calm, non-windy sunny day. It’s adorable. It’s inspired me to use a very fun material.

[@brendastevens8325]

Super cute love it 😀 😍 🎉🎉

[@EarthAstroGirl]

It’s a really pretty dress. Good job!

[@cecehughleynoel]

I’ve decided that I love you! I love all the details of your journey as I am also a beginning sewist. Your running commentary and your witty narration kept me routing for you! Keep it up girl! I’m in your corner! Thanks! 😊

[@TheMayu]

And I’ve decided that I love you too! 😍 thank you!

[@HJKelley47]

I like the way the dress looks on you,. and the flow of the skirt. A very fanciful print! Your dress was a perfect fit.

[@jac_and_the_making_of]

"blissfully setting up my doom" 😅 I feel this to the core. Doom aside, it looks great and your fabric is SUPER fun!

[@patm8751]

Wear it! It looks cute on you ✨✨✨✨

[@donnamillermcnutt]

I think you did a great job and it's a classic work of art!!!!

[@SherBear88]

OMGoodness! I burst out laughing when your tripod fell over…it’s was that “Bye” that did! Hahaha!! Super cute dress it really turned out great!

[@evawsee8327]

That song... oh man, that got me! I know that song too well... I think we all do 🤣🤣🤣 Well done!

[@alissagonzales735]

If this is only your second garment ever..Then you are good. This is so far the best fitting dress I have seen on so far. It looks great on you. Just wear a half or full slip under it as most women did back then. I am shock in today's women that most don't wear anything under a dress or pants.

[@marielandry1805]

By the way you did a fantastic job so it’s a win 🥇 🏆 😊

[@Geoplanetjane]

I have experimented with making entire garments by hand sewing. They have been fun to do. I wish someone would publish a book about hand sewing was done back before sewing machines were invented.

[@TheMayu]

I think Bernadette Banner has a book all about hand sewing. I just don’t have the patience for it! 😂

[@IvyRosethebus]

Yours is the best fit of the videos I’ve watched so far! Great material choice. I love it ❤

[@cheskydivision]

Lol so I’m not the only cat mom that doesn’t have the heart to more a resting cat. Once they are on my lap that is wear I sit till they move.

[@pennyha1973]

I’ve seen tons of videos in the making of this dress and yours is the best. Your video is cute too.

[@galechicago325]

It fits great! Looks cute! The skirt length is perfect! A+ terrific job.

[@vanessaknight7129]

This dress is super cute. I can't wait to do one. Probably take me days but I am ok with that. All the work you put in, you must wear it outside. Put on some shorts, soanks or those ..I can't think of the proper name for the (under dress panties). You did an awesome job.

[@maryanntraphagen5910]

Ok. I have seen a few dressing in this challenge and your dress fits the best. So that is a huge win no matter what the timing is. I would rather have it fit properly than be done quickly ❤

[@millasart7664]

This dress is so cute. 😍👗

[@kckazcoll1]

I love how you dealt with the cat on chair issue..I've done the same! :)

[@wowzieee]

I think it turned out great. Wear shorts under it and wear it out, as a test drive. When you sit or walk, does it seem uncomfortable?

[@TheMayu]

It’s definitely a weird feeling that the back is completely open 😆

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Gorgeous dress, worth the effort, you have to wear it out, I agree with the others, shorts or a slip to solve the modesty issue, it’s beautiful 😍

[@tearose3763]

It fits you so well and is cute, make another in preferred fabric

[@IrishAnnie]

It’s adorable…..i would wear it no problem! The donuts are so cute……great job!!!

[@BioBrimm]

I am planning to do this challenge, but found your video to pump myself up. I am a newer sewer so...sewing gods be merciful.

[@TheMayu]

Nice! Good luck with the dress, and don’t be like me - start with enough fabric 😭!!! Sending good (and fast) sewing vibes your way

[@rosemeccia9411]

You did a great job with the fit. Looks great. Make sure you secure the back and wear a slip. Looks great on you.

[@conniegarcia5626]

I agree...you've done a fantastic job!

[@sewlovemydogs]

You picked great fabric, you look absolutely stunning! ❤️🌹