1950's Floral dress : Following V2960 : Pattern Review & Vlog

Videos Featured:



✩Things mentioned✩

Buttons, interfacing & notions were from Jo-anns

Tiny ironing board was $5 at walmart

Earrings are from the 80's

Mermaid prints in background are from Gemini H

✩✩✩

This video includes a paid promotion for Skillshare

I received the pattern free of charge from McCalls. I was not paid or encouraged to promote it nor to I profit from sales.

✩✩✩

If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!

✩✩✩

About me:

My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.

I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.

Check out my FAQ linked above to hear more about me, and any of the other sites to see more of my work!

I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.

✩✩✩

My sewing machines include: Singer Heavy Duty 4423, Singer Industrial 191D-20, Singer 15-30

✩✩✩

✩✩✩

[maggiemullins]

I am oh many years older than you. I’ve just started watching your videos. I am so amazed that I have no words to tell you, at the level of your skills and creativity. I did hear you say in one of your videos, that you have not been to college or design school. I know you must be very young and I can only imagine what the future holds for you. Your creations are so beautiful and you wear them so well. You are a beautiful and talented young woman. Do not let any “perceived “ failures hold you back or dampen your spirits.

[Deavertex]

My wife has trained me to call all Vogue patterns "vague" patterns. Seems like you were having that experience too.

[AdirondackRuby]

Running out of bobbin thread is SO annoying, especially when you don't notice and have been removing pins as you go and then you see that you were basically sewing air for the last half yard! Such a gorgeous dress. You look like the embodiement of Spring.

[thordisegoid]

My grandmother had similar dresses when she was young, She sewed bands in her sleeves to hold the bra straps in place which helped keep the sleeves in place. My grandmother also sew elastic in the back of her dresses to keep it shut. Since my grandmother was poor, all her dresses were one solid color. The dress suits you very well and I hope you do more like this buttonholes, they are very interesting.

[MsCathy]

The dress is beautiful and so are you. My mother used to sew all our family clothes including coats. 1950's had real style.

[dudebro]

**That moment when your ironing board cover doesn’t match your aesthetic**

[starababa]

That floral pattern makes your skin look radiant! So flattering!

[aeolia]

when I used to work as a costume rental coordinator, and we'd get vintage garments from costume houses in LA and NY, one thing I noticed for sleeves like this is they have these strap loops on the inside that loop and snap around onto your bra strap. You could try that to have them to stay on.

[rtblade]

I made my mother a dress using a Vogue pattern. That dress was so complicated and way to advanced for someone (me) who had never sewn before! I think it took me seven years to finish it😂. It turned out beautiful

[AngelaClaytonCostumery]

In this video I get outsmarted by the button placement and wear a very flat petticoat because I'm a disappointment to my family (and my other one has been eaten by my closet, apparently). ALSO I realized when reviewing footage that the bodice still gapes in the back. I'm going to take that in further which might help with the straps! EDIT: To clarify since I've seen some confusion, (as far as I know) this is a MODERN pattern based on a vintage dress. It is not a vintage pattern from the 50;s.

[vikkizoo]

I am 51 and have been sewing since I was 7. I often find patterns confusing because I have my own methods and habits. I have a huge selection of vintage patterns that I inherited from my Nana and actually find them easier because methods are left up to the skill level of the user. I do have a modern pattern of a 1940's dress that I am going to sew. I have read through the instructions several times, in preparation, and will try to follow step by step when I construct it. I want to use a plaid for it but I think my first try will be an all over non-directional print. My little fails always come when I use my own brain instead of giving into the wisdom of the pattern instructions in front of me. I love that you leave your frustrations and missteps in your videos because even the most experienced sewist struggle. (Side note: The color of your mockup looked beautiful on you.)

[kerryhorwitz]

I was so impressed with your honesty. Some YouTubers make it seem they have a perfect creative journey from beginning to end of a project. This makes me feel I must be very dumb for struggling. You've given me some confidence back. Thank you.

[queenconvertible]

You know, you have a really unique way of teaching. I like how you are able to make mistakes on camera. On cooking that was part of Julia Childs method, she made mistakes on camera and rolled with the punches to show that things do happen, and that things do not always happen right the first time. To me, that is a gift. I do like Sewing with Nancy (RIP now), and Susan Kajhie, and have resspect for their knowledge, but they would seem embarassed or shamed if they didn't create perfect resluts. That is not what this craft, or any is always about! So be proud of your real represntation of a real life bodytype and a real life approach to sewing and patterns! Bravo!

[shayelea]

I’ve just learned to avoid garments with “designated boob room.” Never fits.

Years ago I was in a Jane Austen play and volunteered to make my own costume. I noticed that the bust area of the Empire waist dress was NEVER going to fit (it was laughably small) and was able to figure out how to fix it - I didn’t even know what a full bust adjustment was at the time, but what I did looked just fine. I was the only one who was so lucky, however! Everyone who had a full bust and had their costumes made by someone else ended up with the waistband cutting across their nipples.

A couple years later I was in another Austen play and warned the costumer about my experience - she snapped at me that she knew what she was doing...sure enough, everyone had the waistband cutting across their nipples!

[sharonhughes]

You look like it was "made for you"! LOL That is a darling dress, and you look perfect in it! The colors are so nice with your nice!

[chefjojo]

Wow! You have a skill to teach the next generation. Worth it!!!

[cmkristi]

I'm so impressed that you don't give up if you make mistakes like that. But in the end it was totally worth it. The dress was stunning on you!

[gummibear]

Thank you for making this video, I've made this dress twice and am making it for a friend now. You can sew ribbons into the straps with snaps so your bra can secure them in place. It works well. Don't trim the length of the straps, it cuts out the room you need around the armpit and raises the bust line.

And trimming the back to match your body curve was spot on

[BratBustersParenting]

I wouldn't have the patience to make the bodice 3 times which is why I never end up with perfectly fitted garments. Great job!

[cherylrayes]

Loved watching this pattern come to life. I think youll find those straps were worn down across the shoulders where they tend to sit if not pinned to your bra and the girls wore strapless bras so it wasnt an issue. 🙂 you certainly have the right figure to show off these lovely dresses. I have to say, its great to see so many young women making their dresses again. Well done