Wintery Wool Dress DIY; Using Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book & Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses

[@KMx108]

I bought a 1940s suit that fit my exact measurements. It had underarm gussets and the freedom of movement was AMAZING.

[@TheGirlChris]

I hadnt thought of combining the patterns from the dress books. Mind blown

[@LuciaSaltala]

Beautiful! And the colour suits you so much!

[@kdolguin]

What a smart idea for the underarm with a gusset!!!! Love it.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! I’m glad I thought of it, remind me to put gussets in everything now 😅

[@nnebundoannaobi1386]

Lovely dress and work, pls do a hat tutorial!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! I’ll add it to my list! 😊

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent work 😊😊

[@The.Spoonie.Witch66]

Beautiful dress and great video. 👍🏻

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

The wonderful KZbin algorithm led me to your channel! I am so excited about seeing much more content from you! Watch out Bianca, Rebecca, Drew, Hayley Marie, Rachel, Stephanie Canada, Kristina, and Serena, there's a new kid on the block! Just kidding, they are also vintage KZbinr sewer/community and very welcoming to those who share their vintage sewing enthusiasm. Several of them get together when they can and post videos about going to estate sales & flea markets, CosPlay conventions,and on vintage train trips, etc. I wish we could all get together and have one big slumber party! I truly enjoyed your video (including your precious dog!) You are obviously an accomplished sewer as evidenced by your gussets, various techniques and your pattern adaption. I also enjoyed your creative Christmas tablecloth artistic creation! You really inspired me; I can hardly wait to find Christmas tablecloths in my thrift store for next Christmas' dress. I also really enjoyed your trip to the flea market! It is so cool to see you twirl and frolic in public with abandon! Can't wait to see what's next!

[@TwirlinTime]

Oh this is so sweet!! Thank you for watching and for welcoming me to the vintage KZbin sewing community ❤ I’m so glad I could inspire someone to make a dress out of a table cloth, that’s what I came in here to do! 🎉

[@pinkporcupineknits]

I feel you on the re-threading of the serger. If it's not going to show, I use whatever is on there at the time. BUT, for future reference: my grandmother taught me a trick years ago - cut the thread at the cone, tie on the new color, and run until it changes the thread itself. (Doesn't help if a thread breaks or gets pulled out, but it's great for changing colors.)

[@kimharrison8380]

This is an excellent method and one I use, just put your tension at 0 while the threads come all the way through for success.

[@TwirlinTime]

Yes! I’ve used this method too! I always think it’s going to take longer than it actually does haha

[@karinjcollstrup7360]

Wonderfull result! You could make a litle strap/fastener inside the dress to keep the bra straps in place...

[@TwirlinTime]

Yes that’s true! Thanks for watching!

[@kimharrison8380]

Hat tutorial, yes please. Would love to see that. The dress is beautiful and you look stunning in it, well done and thanks for the info about Gerties books.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you for watching! And yes, a hat tutorial is gaining popularity 😅 stay tuned!

[@LS-lq1pc]

Awesome dress!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 🤗

[@holzlastname1976]

I have a little tip for you about the bra straps. I actually learned this from one of my vintage shirts, you can attach snaps attached to a string on the inside that hold your bra strap. It’s very simple to do and it is a game changer! ❤ love the dress btw. My husband found a bunch of vintage patterns and one was a dress very similar I’ve made a shirt for it but not the dress etc I haven’t had enough of the right fabric to do it yet. But your and the color on you is gorgeous ❤

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for sharing!! And most of all, thanks for watching!

[@ASAMB12]

the dress looks amazing! it's such a beautiful rich blue colour 🤩 good on you for including the gussets. I've been sewing and knitting for the past ten years and only recently I learnt about gussets. I felt a bit duped.

[@TwirlinTime]

Same!! I had no idea what a big difference they would make! Thanks so much for watching!

[@felinetherapy4782]

Stunning dress. Looks amazing on you.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahdean736]

I have two of Gertie's books, but I've been so nervous to try them. I love your style so much! Keep making videos!

[@TwirlinTime]

Oh I’m jealous! They’re great books, don’t be afraid to try them! I’d recommend starting at the first few dresses that are more simple and working your way through the book. You can do it!

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Great new Lady is showing daily. ❤

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Loved your show. What do you do for a living ?

[@BeautyLit]

Amazing video! I can’t wait to see your channel blow up!

[@TwirlinTime]

Aw that’s very kind! ❤ thanks for watching!

[@annkoegel1595]

Yes a hat tutorial. Love the dress 👗

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@nlkeyser]

You should put some of those tabs with snaps on the neckline to hold your bra straps in place!

[@TwirlinTime]

Yes! That’s a great idea 🎉

[@nicholejohnson-p3q]

Wow yes please show how to make the hat…

[@megananderson1431]

Ooo, yes. Hat tutorial. Beautiful dress. I wish I knew how it would work in my (much bigger) size.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching!! Gertie’s dress books have multiple sizes and her company Charm Patterns include plus sizes. When in doubt there’s always the option to draft your own pattern so it suits your needs 😊

[@beckymiller1840]

Love you content. Sewing and the pupper!!!

[@emmalund7859]

LOVE YOUR STYLE! Thank you for inspiring and making sewing look easy. And yes, I'd LOVE a hat tutorial! 🤩😍💞

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

Dress looks so good. Can't wait to see other dresses you make from the books.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! 😊stay tuned, they’re coming soon!

[@madameremade]

Wow.....gorgeous color on you! The style is perfection. Yes, hat tutorial, please.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! Will do!

[@examplelife1567]

Just love how you wear your hat while making your dress!!❤❤

[@TwirlinTime]

Haha I sure do! This is my everyday style! 🎉 thanks for watching!

[@examplelife1567]

@TwirlinTime Oh you're more than welcome... keep wearing those lovely hats, if nothing else 🙃

[@Mamado88]

Please make many videos, I’m loving everything!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you so much!!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

OMG. Love the dress and the way you styled it. The gusset idea was brilliant.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you so much!

[@silviabeatse2813]

What a wonderful dress and jacket

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you!🎉

[@фаяфаина-и1б]

Очень красиво. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством. Благодарю за Ваш труд ❤

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you for watching!

[@LongHairCarolyn]

I've been wondering about getting those books! I appreciate seeing behind the scenes on them.

[@TwirlinTime]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@KlingonPrincess]

Just discovered you, thanks yt for the suggestion. It came out beautifully! The ribbon fabric on your first dress is amazing! Also, hairspray will remove ink stains, Aqua Net works great. Saturate the stain with hairspray. May take several applications. It will dissolve the ink.

[@TwirlinTime]

Oh thank you for the tip! And fun fact that ribbon fabric was a thrifted bed sheet, inspiration is everywhere!

[@pamelamcintyrealbaro2690]

Thank you for a great video!!! I have that hem tool, I was thrilled to see it in action.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching! And yes! It works so well!

[@Ruby_Doal]

Love it! That dress looks amazing!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you!!

[@Southernbelle-gz5gh]

Love the dress, thanks for sharing!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@ambrieni2273]

love it! and the editing is getting better and better xo

[@TwirlinTime]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cd2street]

Gorgeous dress - beautifully made! Love that little jacket too - did you make it as well?

[@TwirlinTime]

Hi! Thank you! The jacket is vintage from a vintage shop in Toronto called Public Butter 🎉

[@seestellysew8472]

Please do a hat tutorial.

[@TwirlinTime]

Deal!

[@jackiturner9228]

Love your video, it gave me wonderful ideas for myself to alter a couple of garments I have that need fitting adjustments. 🙏

[@TwirlinTime]

Yay! I’m glad it could help you get inspired! 🎉

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Love your dress.

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you!

[@faeeryn599]

Instantly subscribes to this channel 💖 The dress turned out beautifully 💙 But, I have to tell you that I love every one of the outfits you are wearing through the video 😍. So inspiring and beautiful 💗

[@TwirlinTime]

Awwh thank you! This is my daily style 🎉 I’m glad you like it!

[@empressheraluna]

My library doesn’t have them, but they give me the option to do interlibrary loans. So I have all of them right now. I’ve done both cover dresses! Being a curvy girl I enlarged the patterns. I have two sergers one with white and one with black.

[@TwirlinTime]

Oh that’s so smart using two sergers! Thanks so much for watching! I’ll see if I can get the other books on inter library loan, another great idea! 🎉

[@scifisuede]

Lovely video, I love your vibe

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you so much!!

[@MadelynKerby]

I love it!

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you!

[@mybluevelvetcat]

I love the dress and your editing style! I subscribe before the end of the video! I would love to know more about the jacket you wear with the dress! bisous from France❤

[@TwirlinTime]

Bonjour! Merci beaucoup!! My jacket is vintage from a shop in Toronto called “Public Butter” I wear it all the time! 🎉

[@Lonelyone1111]

Amazing

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks!!

[@emmadavey3892]

Yes to the hat tutorial! Your dress looks beautiful 🤩 great colour on you. I have Gertie’s books so seeing someone make the patterns up is awesome! How do you do your hair and makeup ?

[@TwirlinTime]

Thanks for watching! I love these books, I should really buy my own copies! And yes, I do my hair and makeup like this almost every day!

[@nicholejohnson-p3q]

Beautiful. How did you find the hat to match. Do you find a lot of your clothes and goodwill .. love your style 😊

[@argheimrobb]

We all need some info about this stunning Blue Jacket!! 😍😍

[@TwirlinTime]

Yes! It’s getting a lot of attention! I bought it from a vintage shop in Toronto called Public Butter 🎉

[@KMx108]

I got ballpoint pen ink out of cotton with rubbing alcohol. Not sure if that would work on your silky lining but thought I'd mention it.

[@pinkporcupineknits]

Also, I need details on that baby blue jacket you wore with the dress. Please tell me it's you-made, and you can tell me what the pattern use was?

[@amilan409]

I know right.. that blue jacket is adorable!

[@Mamado88]

I need that jacket pattern to!!

[@TwirlinTime]

I wish! It’s true vintage from a shop in Toronto called Public Butter, but if anyone has a pattern for something similar, I’d love to make it in more colours!

[@pinkporcupineknits]

@@TwirlinTime I was kind of hoping you’d say it was the Rizzo jacket from Chasm patterns Patreon. Very similar, but some differences that could be hacked as well.

[@loispullen4041]

Hi!! I’m new in sewing. I decided to sew all my clothes n a few pieces for my granddaughter!! Noticed in book it said “WINNIPEG” lol. Awesome. I’d love to connect somehow if that’s possible. Let me know! Stay warm. Hehehe

[@loispullen4041]

Also being a Winnipeger…where is the BEST ace to purchase patterns n fabric. Like I said previous post….im new to all this. Thnks again. 😊

[@TwirlinTime]

If you’re starting out I’d recommend the thrift store! It takes some patience and luck, but you can find inexpensive patterns and fabric to practice with (including curtains, sheets and actual lengths of fabric) to build your confidence, then you can move on to fabric from the fabric store. Marshall Fabrics and Fabricland both of great options and helpful staff!

[@miriam-jeannette-castaneda]

Ok, I cannot be the only person that wants more info on that skirt hem gadget. Name? Where did you get it? I want one so badly

[@loispullen4041]

Beautiful dress!? Love the hat in ur dog. Good puppy 😊

[@TwirlinTime]

Thank you! I don’t think he’s as big a fan of dress up as I am, but he puts up with me 😅

[@marplestitches2847]

such pretty dress! What's the pattern for the blue jacket you are wearing to the flea market?

[@TwirlinTime]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! The jacket is actually a vintage piece I bought from Public Butter in Toronto so I don’t have a pattern for it, if you find one, please let me know! 🤗

[@marplestitches2847]

@@TwirlinTime 🥰 It's so pretty and it fits you perfectly! (now I am on a mission to find a pattern for it...) 🙂

[@TatumBeanAllison]

What do you have underneath the dress to make it poof up?