I’m really inspired to use this pattern to make my own dress for the bridgerton experience!! Hopefully it goes well 🤞

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Best of luck!

It's a beautiful dress!

This is amazing! I’ve been inspired to make 18th century gowns/ stays and had no idea where to start. This video was very helpful thank you!!!

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear this video was helpful! I'm sure you'll make a wonderful 18th century outfit!

Beautiful

Hermoso muchas gracias por el vídeo

I’m currently making this dress!!! And you made it really easy to follow, thanks! It’s a beautiful dress and the pattern it’s easy to understand. ✨✨

Perfect tutorial ❤

😍WOW! 👏

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Ficou lindo.

This dress came out so lovely! Your work on this dress is excellent and gave me some really helpful insight into making my own regency gown. I do not intend on making a full circle skirt with the taffeta I'm purchasing (7 yards...you do the math) but if I run across a pair of nice cotton bedsheets I'll be sure to make a day dress with a fuller skirt. It moves wonderfully! Thank you so much for making this fantastic video!

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the Full Circle Skirt version certainly consumes alot of fabric! Good luck making your gown, I'm sure the taffeta will looks gorgeous, and a bed sheet dress would be a great idea, and I'm sure very comfy! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, It makes me so happy to know I can share with other creative people!

wow

Hola que tela usa ???

This is amazing, definitely buying this! Do you think a half circle skirt would work as well with this bodice?

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm sure you could try- but I don't think the waist of the skirt would be long enough for pleats in the back of the dress. If you didn't mind it smooth all the way around it may be possible. But again the front 2/3 of the bodice take one half of the circle skirt, and the back 1/3 of the bodice uses the other half of the circle skirt.

@WitsyBleu

2 жыл бұрын

Right, that makes sense! Thank you for your explanation!

I have been watching your Bridgerton gown videos nonstop, I am very new to sewing and am going to the queens ball soon and decided to try and make my own Bridgeton gown. I was wondering if you had any video recommendations for some more basics so I can understand more of the sewing terms. I want to follow your videos and pattern but some of the terms and different types of stitches are hard for me to understand☹️

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, if there were some specific terms you were confused by please let me know I will try to elaborate. I know you can search for videos for things like 'French Seam' or 'Insert Sleeve' or 'How to make a circle skirt' and there are very detailed, step by step explanations. For the most part I usually only use the Straight Stitch and the Zig Zag Stitch on my Singer machine. To gather I just adjust the length of my straight stitch to the longest setting, (which is 4 on my machine) and then pull the end threads to gather it up. Every other seam is sewn straight, and either finished as a french seam (which is just straight stitched again) or I zig zag over the raw edges to finish. For the hand-sewing it is nothing special, just a quick whip stitch to join the lining to the seam allowance. I hope this information helps.

Hi ! I just bought the pattern and can't wait to start the dress tomorrow. Just wondering, how many hours do you think this takes, approximately ? And I'm not sure what's the difference between a full circle and a paneled skirt, which is the easiest to do ? Thanks!

@KittyJBerry

Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Thanks for supporting me and purchasing the pattern

Hello. Just wondering. Is there any way to make this dress with hand sewing instead of machine?

would this be an appropriate project for beginners? I really want to get into regency costuming, but I'm still getting my head around the sewing machine 😅I love your work and would love to make one of your gorgeous designs! do you have any intro courses or easier projects for beginners?

@KittyJBerry

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for your lovely comment :) I do recommend this pattern to intermediate level. However, I have had some people who are new to sewing use this pattern and have success. In my Etsy reviews you should be able to see some reviews where people share about their success. I do want to say, that it might be quite challenging to begin with a dress. When I was a beginner I started by making much simpler projects, like pillowcases. If you think you are able to sew the basics, and you have watched this video and feel up to the challenge then it might be worth giving it a go. There are many great resources on KZread to help if you get stuck, and I will try to be helpful too. I will also be sharing a new Regency Dress pattern and video soon - Maybe sometime next week - I think this video will be a little bit more beginner friendly, if you have the time and wish to wait a bit. Hope this information helps :)

Do you recommend the panel vs circle skirt for different kinds/weights of fabric?

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

I think fabric weight / kind of fabric will depend on your taste. If you want a dress with a softer drape I would use something like a crepe back satin. A silk may give the skirt drape a little more body and structure. When choosing your fabric see how it drapes and consider how it would look as a dress. Many fabric types suit this pattern. I have made versions from satin, cotton, chiffon, eyelet, synthetic, ect. Depending on fabric choosing you may wish to interline the bodice with a layer of cotton to give it body and structure. However, fabric width is something to consider when choosing a fabric. The paneled skirt can be cut and arranged on a narrower width of fabric. My purple dress is made from a fabric with a width of 44 in. The circle skirt version will need a wider width of fabric to accommodate the large circle shape - perhaps at the very least 52 inches wide. My pink dress if made from a fabric with a 55 in width. I hope this helps!

Do you have a tutorial if I wanted to add a lace overly to the skirt to make it pop?

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on one now :) Hopefully it will be out soon. But you can sew the lace as a second a separate skirt (make two layers of skirt so its swishy) and sew the darts in the lace with the under layer on the bodice. Hope that helps some!

@madison1207

2 жыл бұрын

@@KittyJBerry could i add lace on by just following this tutorial with the lace on top of the satin?

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

@@madison1207 Yes, you could cut a second layer from your lace, and stack the layers. You can sew the skirt lace layer and skirt satin layers separate, and attach together at the waist edge, if you want more twrily-drama.

@madison1207

2 жыл бұрын

@@KittyJBerry tysm! This helps me so much! we love twirly drama 🙊💕

Can I use the sleeve pattern from a size bigger to get larger sleeves? :o

@KittyJBerry

Жыл бұрын

Hi Yes, That would be possible, it will add more gathers. I'm not sure what part of the sleeve you want bigger - so using a sleeve a size up may or may not help.

I have ran into a huge problem 😰 My fabric isnt wide enough for the circle skirt!! Im not sure what to do now

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

You can make the paneled skirt version instead. Or cut the half circle shape in 1/2 or quarters and fit it onto the wdith of the fabric, then sew up the sides. Just a few ideas

@madison1207

2 жыл бұрын

@@KittyJBerry Thank you for giving me great advice again! I really appreciate it 💕

en français se serait top !

How tall are you? Im not sure how long i need to make my skirt. Im 5'5'

@KittyJBerry

2 жыл бұрын

I'm about 5 ft 8 in. The best thing to do is measure from your under bust down to wear you want the skirt to end for the length of the skirt. make sure to add a few cm to that measurement so that you have extra room to trim the bottom edge to make it even and add a small rolled hem.

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How difficult do you think it would be to add an overlay to this dress? It would basically be like making a double dress, right? Out of curiosity, what was the seam allowance you used on this dress? Thanks in advance!

@KittyJBerry

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I don't think it would be difficult to add a second layer, like a lace overlay. I would recommend stacking the lace with the fabric and interlining and sewing the dart of all three bodice layers together at once. If you sew the dart separate and then stack you will see it. The skirt would just be a second layer. The patter includes 1 cm of seam allowance. Hope the helps :)

@quitethesoph3558

Жыл бұрын

@@KittyJBerry thank you SEW much!

@quitethesoph3558

Жыл бұрын

@@KittyJBerry I just wanted to update you... I made your dress for someone who wanted a longer train and used a peacock feathered beaded and sequined overlay on it and it came out STUNNINGLY!!! Thank you for this tutorial! I wish I could send you a picture!

@KittyJBerry

Жыл бұрын

@@quitethesoph3558 Peacock with beads and sequins!!! That sounds GORGEOUS! I would love to see, if you have instagram or Etsy please feel free to send me a photo, it would totally make my day. Of course I understand if it's not possible :) I'm just so happy the pattern worked well for you, thank you for leaving me such a wonderful message

et sans les pub aussi !

Any tip how to adjust the size to smaller bust size? I usually wear 38 and the underbust size is indeed 38 for me. But the bust size is 34. The standard 38 cut is completely off for me and I have no clue how to adjust the size.

@KittyJBerry

6 ай бұрын

Hi there, sorry I’m a little confused about your measurements. Could you clarify your underbust and bust measurements for me ? Either inches or cm thanks!

@KittyJBerry

6 ай бұрын

I recommend measuring around your bust at the fullest point. If your bust is 34 then maybe make the size 34. (Since sizes are labeled by bust size in inches not EU sizing) You could also try sizing down to a 32 ? for a very snug fit. If you find out your measurements lmk and I will take a look. Thanks and Happy New Year :)

@anula4675

5 ай бұрын

@@KittyJBerry Thanks for reply! My measurements are 87cm bust and 81cm underbust. I decided to figure out the top by myself making a pattern with masking tape method first. I'm still using the back panels, skirt and sleeves from your pattern for it. It works so far, maybe not the best fit, but its my first :). However, the sleeves make it difficult to raise hands. I am thinking about redoing the bias tape and making a rubber band instead, but don't know haw to do it with two layers of sleeves ( I have satin and organza layer on top). Do you have any tips or useful resource for it? Thanks!

What am I doing here? I don’t have a sewing machine or fabric, HELL I don’t know how to sew, I’ve got to prepare for out first block math test but instead I’m watching this