Vintage reproduction pattern review| simplicity 9849

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[gracenurse]

I like that this basically turns into a Public Safety Warning. (“You’re going to get physically trapped in this dress!”)

[kendalbraa]

As a custom sewist I love your videos with your instructive narrative. You're a rock star.

[thecanarypin-up]

I've pattern tested for Vintage Sewing Pattern Company and have always loved the results! They mostly do pdf versions of true vintage patterns but they've taken a number of them and made them multisized. Honestly this is what I wish the Big 4 were doing. Starting with the original drafting and making multisizes while keeping the original shapes the same instead of creating a draft from scratch that looks like they may have glanced at the original once 🙄

I also can't recommend Gertie & Charm Patterns enough! Incredibly size inclusive and really comprehensive instructions. Her free patterns are a great place to start for beginners.

[eveningskies]

It's not just a dress. It's an adventure.

[terrig]

You always look so stunning in everything you make! As an aside, my Mom and I were going through a dresser the other day looking for something and one drawer was filled with the patterns she used to make clothes for my sister and me in the 60's and 70's. She said, "I should probably throw these away." I told her she had a treasure trove that my sister and I would capitalize day!

[ashleymainmakes]

I'm stoked to see the comparison video! Thanks so much for talking about sizing. There is a reason I end up using like charm patterns or making alterations to make something look vintage rather than buying true vintage and its just totally because of the sizing. I often feel like it is looked down on, like why I dont make true vintage or that is the only way to go, when in reality is it a lot easier for me to do any other method normally.

[StephanieCanada]

First off, thank you friend! ❤
Second, I always prefer true vintage (even tho I always have to size up).

[carolinestagg]

Almost starting to sew again. Thanks to your

[gigilove]

I came here from Stephanie's pattern review! The dress is gorgeous on you but I can see your frustrations with the modern reproduction. I enjoyed hearing your perspective

[Sjp]

This is so helpful for someone still new to sewing. For years, my mom has used the big box brands to sew and I thought I was a bad seamstress because I found them intimidating and difficult to use. Having tried some smaller, more independent patterns and no-pattern designs, I’m realizing that sometimes the problem isn’t you, it’s the pattern design 😅. Yet, it’s also good to know that there’s a place for these patterns. Going into it with information prevents frustration.

The top did turn out really cute and the dress is cute overall, but the sizing does seem off. Thanks for going through all the trouble to test it out!

[KlingonPrincess]

I bought this one on the last sale in the larger size. I'll write back after I make it. Appreciate your review, it reinforced my plans to make a mock-up. 🌻🍄

[elizabrooke]

I've had some experience with several Simplicity reproduction patterns, and I think their blouse patterns are better than their dresses. Simplicity R11967 is my favorite. It's a 50s blouse and it's very easy and flattering. I love the tie neck option.

[MaryWalsh-uxoj]

It's a lovely dress on you!
It's a shame you don't feel that you want to wear it out in public after doing all that work, (and it looks so spectacular on you, ) but you might have to spend the rest of your natural life in it!
Good "job security" for your husband!
At one time I volunteered for a blind woman. She told me how disgruntled she was when people would say things (as if she wasn't even there.)
At church, a woman asked her husband (in her presence, ) "Pete, do you have to help Aggie get dressed?"
Aggie turned to the woman and replied, "No, but he's helped me get UNdressed a time or two!'

[zoetasia]

Loved the video! I find the way changes in undergarments affect patterns over time fascinating. Gorgeous dress, but your description brought to mind the dress M. Monroe was sewn into. Eep! Glad Mr. S. was there to assist. 😊

[Moonlight-cohs]

This is such an informative video. Thank you. Plus I have to say again you looked fantastic in your get away video. Loved all your fabulous outfits. You and Drew looked wonderful. So glad you had a great time. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[stilettodivah]

I love the look of this dress. I would like more true vintage but they either get hard to find or pricey in the larger sizes, especially when you're just starting out.

[LRWdesign]

I have some of the vintage reproduction patterns. I always have to make a muslin and alter them from there. I also upgrade or alter them for hidden zipper use instead of buttons or overlap zipper. Even non-vintage patterns I have to alter so it’s not anything new for me when I sew. I need a new mannequin that I can pad up to my dimensions which will be helpful. I enjoy your content, it’s so informative. ☺❤ (And I got stuck in a dress because the short sleeves were too snug and I couldn’t remove my arms! 😂 It was a purchased dress so now I have to alter it also 🤦‍♀).

[shannonbutterfly]

It is a very flattering dress on you, but it does look like it runs small.Thank you so much for the review, it is so informative!

[kennethiacgilliam]

finally! I got stuck on the neckline. I could not figure out how to construct the pleats on the neckline and combine the facing fir the neckline. Thanks for the video!

[lhender]

I got stuck in a dress that I made one time. After I wore it I used scissors to cut myself out of it.