How to sew a dress from the 1940’s

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Hat pattern V8052

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  • @malissawhite4569
    @malissawhite4569 Жыл бұрын

    QUEEN, your makeup is NOT the right type for your skin tone. You are beautiful without it, if you like your lipstick just use it or get the proper makeup for your skin color. I like watching you old styles.❤️

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m only wearing lipstick. I don’t wear foundation so my literal skin isn’t the right match for my skin color????.

  • @Jessimikuhh

    @Jessimikuhh

    Жыл бұрын

    For some reason your face does look lighter for some reason, I don’t think they meant to offend you. You are beautiful!

  • @gertysburg

    @gertysburg

    Жыл бұрын

    Victory red lipstick was worn by women of all colors. Cery appropriate for the ers

  • @gertysburg

    @gertysburg

    Жыл бұрын

    Victory red lipstick is very appropriate gor women of all colors. You look amazing

  • @brenda9361

    @brenda9361

    Жыл бұрын

    What a rude comment.

  • @danielbecker9836
    @danielbecker98362 ай бұрын

    You bring the 40s to life! Your talent is your gift that makes you look so fantastic in this dress!!!

  • @judivowell5748
    @judivowell5748 Жыл бұрын

    You were born way after your time. All these 40's and 50's styles are perfect for you. Happy Valentine's Day.

  • @jackiecolbert3915
    @jackiecolbert3915 Жыл бұрын

    I'm new to your channel. I love your vintage style. I'm 44yrs old and my mom used to sew our clothes. I swear my mom had this sewing machine. Brings back so many memories. I'm glad I found your channel. I'm not into sewing but I love everything vintage. I've never seen another black woman have a channel like this. I'm so inspired thank you ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @yotranquility5382
    @yotranquility5382 Жыл бұрын

    I think your make-up, lipstick, and fashion sense is impeccable and beautiful. Very classy lady. Women today should take lessons from you...

  • @TheBailify
    @TheBailify Жыл бұрын

    This dress is gorgeous, and you look fantastic in it! I've actually seen this vintage pattern before, but passed it by because I couldn't visualize what I would make it out of. I'm also very impressed by the sewing tips spread throughout your video. I kept thinking, "Oh, yes, that makes sense--what a great idea!"

  • @upwithdowns
    @upwithdowns7 ай бұрын

    How did you become such a great seamstress? That dress is gorgeous. Love your style

  • @cheryllynnalston-morton9512
    @cheryllynnalston-morton9512 Жыл бұрын

    Your fashion sense is spot on...BRAVO!!!!

  • @elizabethwilson5349
    @elizabethwilson5349 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice dress! It is very flattering and I really like the style of it. Brilliant job on the hat! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy Valentine’s Day!

  • @LizC-hq6tt
    @LizC-hq6tt Жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted to try to make a dress or something. But I don't have a clue where to even start. Your video was super informative, not boring or too much unnecessary stuff. Thanks for the content!!! 👍🏼😀

  • @Somewhereintime22
    @Somewhereintime22 Жыл бұрын

    My grandmother sewed for people when I was very young (late ‘50s and early ‘60s) so all of your lovely sewing looks quite familiar to me. She taught me so much as well as my other grandmother. I love how you use French seams to finish the edges. A lot of people today serge raw edges…but besides French seams…if you’re going for vintage techniques…another edge finish is to pink the seams with pinking shears. My grandmother did that a lot. I majored in home ec years ago and was taught to do a running straight stitch right beside the pinked edge. This technique will allow your seams to lie flatter (due to the pinking) and also avoid some raveling (due to the pinking plus the inside straight seam). I just found your channel and subscribed. You are extremely talented in dressmaking and quite a talented model as well. Love your content!

  • @M00NCHILD57
    @M00NCHILD57 Жыл бұрын

    Hi sweetheart, I love, love, love your videos. One came into my feed last night and I not only watched that video, but I binge watched last night. Awesome. Don’t stop producing videos.

  • @cherylhuot4436
    @cherylhuot4436 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely dress, lovely color. Lovely lady.

  • @marywest2896
    @marywest2896 Жыл бұрын

    you sew so well, all your things hang properly and fit you so well...the perfect model for a sewing pattern, a lot of girls I follow sew well but you have a model figure and showcase the pattern designs...I enjoy your channel, and I loved your pink ceramic christmas tree by the way....

  • @HJKelley47
    @HJKelley47 Жыл бұрын

    I so love the vintage clothing you produce. Suits from the 40s-70s were some of my absolute favorites. Discovered in my mid-20s that I look best in suits/pants suits and straight line dresses like this new one you've sewn. Love the looks of that dress on you. Reminds me of some of the dresses I've seen in the 1940s-50s movies with Katharine Hepburn, etc. I do enjoy watching you do such extraordinary work using that classic Kenmore. So many young sewing enthusiasts believe they've got to go out and spend a fortune of some of these current machines, when I firmly feel securing a vintage Kenmore, and having it cleaned, oiled, etc, will give them countless years of sewing joy. I have tried to encourage a mother, who has a 18 yr old who wants to learn to sew, to secure a vintage Kenmore, Singer or White vs. going to Walmart to get something which will not have the same longevity.or durability.

  • @jenniferseiber4796
    @jenniferseiber47969 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! It looks wonderful on you. I would love to make vintage clothing. You are very inspiring.

  • @Rosalie1775
    @Rosalie1775 Жыл бұрын

    I like your videos, because your voice is very calming and comforting to me. I also want to add that you are absolutely beautiful, especially when you smile in your charming and sencere way

  • @seestellysew8472
    @seestellysew8472 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely make as usual. Yes you did put the skirt together correctly. Many vintage patterns use that technique of topstitching the panels in place.

  • @JulStar13
    @JulStar13 Жыл бұрын

    Your talent is unbelievable! I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew. I’ve taught myself so many other things but not how to sew. I might just do that now.

  • @scottweeks6379
    @scottweeks6379 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! You do a wonderful job on anything you make! Love to see the vintage style clothing! You look great! Keep up the good work!

  • @inesspanni
    @inesspanni Жыл бұрын

    As I said in one of your Shorts, you instantly made my New Favorite Humans List! Brings back so many memories of making my own clothes in high school & early college!!! 💖💖😍💖💖

  • @maryebee
    @maryebee Жыл бұрын

    My mother sewed for my sister and I growing up. I love watching your videos!

  • @eebeegee8325
    @eebeegee8325 Жыл бұрын

    So floaty and beautiful! Lovely dress and the style is very flattering on you!

  • @Moonlight-co4hs
    @Moonlight-co4hs Жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely dress, love the way it flows. Very flattering on you.👗

  • @DM-xj6se
    @DM-xj6se Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here: Hello! What a lovely dress! You look so elegant and sophisticated. I am older (60) and used to wear my grandmother's garments from the 30s and 40s from the time I was in 7th grade thru my early 20s. Rayon was the perfect fabric for the drape and lines of those beautiful pieces. What beautiful work you do! Following on IG also. You are so creative and inspiring also. I want to get back to my machines now...... 😉

  • @marywilliams2703
    @marywilliams2703 Жыл бұрын

    You are an exceptional seamstress , I really wish that a designer would start making classy beautiful clothes that don't have plunging neck lines ,and dresses dresses and skirts that are pass the calf or some to the ankle. Love your fashions .

  • @cypriennezed5640
    @cypriennezed5640 Жыл бұрын

    Omigoodness, and with that hat?! Impeccable! 💕

  • @Skintightxoxo
    @Skintightxoxo Жыл бұрын

    You are a classic elegant beautiful woman keep bursting us with these wonderful colors you are the best 💘 💖 ❤️ ❤️ 💋 😘

  • @judithgarnett5307
    @judithgarnett5307 Жыл бұрын

    I love this! Thsnk you so much for showing the pattern so we can look for it. Your drapey beautiful fabric choice is great, and thank you for all your tips

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and supporting 💕❤️ I hope you get a copy

  • @Sunjoy1
    @Sunjoy1 Жыл бұрын

    Omgoodness...love your channel...so reminds me of my Mother and her sewing for herself and me 😌

  • @sherrelstroot3034
    @sherrelstroot3034 Жыл бұрын

    I adore that dress. You look lovely in it.

  • @simpletonsunshine
    @simpletonsunshine Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely delightful!!! Did you know the zipper is a Swedish invention?

  • @lcarolynghearing854
    @lcarolynghearing8549 ай бұрын

    The fabric color is pretty with your skin color! Love your tips and tricks…I am new to your channel and appreciate your approach! The address looks beautiful on you 🤩👏🏻👏🏻🍁

  • @vickibednar9220
    @vickibednar9220 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Absolutely beautiful. Great dress color for you. So classy. Love your hat. 😊

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥰💕

  • @charliecat5686
    @charliecat5686 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 2 seconds in and I have to say.. THAT WALLPAPER IS EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @sandyaledor
    @sandyaledor Жыл бұрын

    The dress turned out Gorgeous!🤩 And that hat! Please make a video doing one🤗

  • @gamewrit0058
    @gamewrit0058 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, and the hat is fabulous, too!

  • @lowentx
    @lowentx Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! I love the drape of the fabric.

  • @donnazavitz1095
    @donnazavitz1095 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely dress! Really like the colour and style on you.

  • @FrancescaTropea
    @FrancescaTropea Жыл бұрын

    I think this is my favorite project of your’s. So beautiful!!

  • @jaspersgrimoire
    @jaspersgrimoire Жыл бұрын

    First thing- those jello salad pattern weights are the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. The dress turned out so charming and that’s such a flattering color on you! Getting the pieces lined up properly is the thing I loathe the most about sewing with silky fabrics, but I don’t see a single hint of bubbling! Great job!

  • @karenshaffer1511
    @karenshaffer1511 Жыл бұрын

    The dress and the hat are lovely!

  • @stevezytveld6585
    @stevezytveld6585 Жыл бұрын

    That is a Stunning dress. Well done. The fit is perfection. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

  • @nancycollins8824
    @nancycollins8824 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Love, love, love the hat.

  • @joannashworth2396
    @joannashworth2396 Жыл бұрын

    It is a delight to watch your sewing skills. I learn something new each time. The dress and the model (you) are beautiful! I love classic clothing with grace, elegance, and beauty. Hopefully, more and more ladies will take an interest in the beauty of this. I love the modesty, too.!

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 💕

  • @kimberlysneden4924
    @kimberlysneden4924 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dress! I love your channel.

  • @cl6347
    @cl6347 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, so much helpful and detailed information, I feel like I could actually try to make a dress. Beautiful tailored vintage dresses would be a dream come true. Thank you for these incredible videos! I hope to make one soon :)

  • @sashak-r6621
    @sashak-r6621 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you did a beautiful job on the dress, looks perfect on you

  • @kathleenmacdonald5511
    @kathleenmacdonald5511 Жыл бұрын

    You look so perfect in everything.

  • @yougotmeinstitches1847
    @yougotmeinstitches1847 Жыл бұрын

    Haya. Wow, you look wonderful, exquisite dress & your hat is just darling 💙Such pretty detailing in the dress 🤩Thanku 'sew' much as always for sharing. x 🪡✂🧵😀

  • @mebbb7493
    @mebbb749311 ай бұрын

    Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-eu3op7or6v
    @user-eu3op7or6v Жыл бұрын

    Dress turned out lovely 🥰 💖

  • @martaaberg3330
    @martaaberg3330 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that dress is stunning!

  • @EdenYell
    @EdenYell Жыл бұрын

    The hat is amazing and goes so well with the dress

  • @dyannehorton6848
    @dyannehorton6848 Жыл бұрын

    Just adorable. Keep up the good work

  • @jennydame
    @jennydame Жыл бұрын

    Sew Lovely! Love your hat works perfectly with your make✨ 💐

  • @agimagi2158
    @agimagi2158 Жыл бұрын

    The dress turned out fantastic and it looks stunning on you!

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 💕💕

  • @heatherstjohn3115
    @heatherstjohn3115 Жыл бұрын

    This lassie is fantastic

  • @pw529
    @pw529 Жыл бұрын

    ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW GREAT DRESS ANS THANK YOU FOR THE SHORT WITH THE TIP ON HOW TO MAKE AN UNDERSLIP / PETTIECOAT HOPE YOU WILL HAVE VIDEO ON MAKING ONE AND I LOVE LOVED THE BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SPRING DRESS WILL LOOK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A VIDEO ON THAT THANKS SO MUCH SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR SITE

  • @Samanthalovestosew
    @Samanthalovestosew Жыл бұрын

    This 40s dress is so pretty - I love the bodice and sleeve details. I haven’t seen this pattern before - how amazing to have the original. Your flowery handmade hat is also totally gorgeous ❤

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @FarmhouseWorthy
    @FarmhouseWorthy Жыл бұрын

    You make it look easy😮you look lovely.

  • @Lisargarza
    @Lisargarza Жыл бұрын

    Completely lovely inside and out, as always. That could be a great motto for you, since all of your garments are impeccably finished. And you seem that way, too!

  • @Maria-xu9wy
    @Maria-xu9wy Жыл бұрын

    OMG 😲 😱 you are so adorable and too cool for school. You are amazing! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @jamesmurray8558
    @jamesmurray8558 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, so elegant.

  • @donnasparlin4867
    @donnasparlin4867 Жыл бұрын

    The color the pattern and fabric is totally you and my younger working self Jam.

  • @donnasparlin4867

    @donnasparlin4867

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to add I have lots of old patterns and shi shi dress fabric I would love to send you.

  • @kerirodriguez6468
    @kerirodriguez6468 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your style🥰

  • @mrsandmom5947
    @mrsandmom5947 Жыл бұрын

    It’s beautiful and looks great on you

  • @jenelleburton1903
    @jenelleburton1903 Жыл бұрын

    Wowwwww you are very thorough!

  • @rapunzelrose68
    @rapunzelrose68 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous 🥰 I really enjoy your videos

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 💕

  • @dwfaught
    @dwfaught Жыл бұрын

    Whoa! Now you are suddenly up to 198K! Congrats!

  • @meme36711
    @meme36711 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know how i found your channel but i love vintage! I swear i was born in the wrong time period! You are absolutely gorgeous by the way!! Would love a tour of your home❤

  • @reachmeontele-gramatsew_rena

    @reachmeontele-gramatsew_rena

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @trixier6505
    @trixier6505 Жыл бұрын

    The dress turned out so pretty!

  • @pkaboo7832
    @pkaboo7832 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh! Simply amazing! I can't even begin to describe how delighted I am to have found you!

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    You are too kind I’m so happy to have you 🤗🤗🤗

  • @deva190
    @deva190 Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel and love, love , LOVE seeing these fashions. I am 65 , started sewing at age 8 and never stopped. Now, my 7 year old great niece has expressed an interest in learning to sew and I'm happy to teach her.

  • @mariegarner8770
    @mariegarner8770 Жыл бұрын

    Yay top 52 and top 358 comments and likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Happy holidays!!!!!

  • @LizC-hq6tt
    @LizC-hq6tt Жыл бұрын

    Aaaaaahhhhhh!!!!! Your wallpaper!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! Where did you find it???

  • @SewGurl58
    @SewGurl58 Жыл бұрын

    An easier way to do that lapped seam. Sew the seam right sides together as a normal seam then press both seam allowances to one side and then top stitch 1/8” away through all three layers.

  • @romanichej
    @romanichej Жыл бұрын

    I love the dress, I 💖💖💖💖 the hat !

  • @Comfycozyup
    @Comfycozyup Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic per usual 👏🏾

  • @YACKYSNACKY
    @YACKYSNACKY Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Awesome Channel! Awesome skills!

  • @dayryoung4424
    @dayryoung4424 Жыл бұрын

    I Love Buy All Your Dresses👗 They So Beautiful ✨🤗

  • @anagabrieltrevino5439
    @anagabrieltrevino5439 Жыл бұрын

    First of all: gorgeous! Second of all: I have such a hard time working with slippery fabric and you make it look so easy! You are a pro!

  • @karenfitzpatrick6256
    @karenfitzpatrick6256 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! You are an artist!

  • @reachmeontele-gramatsew_rena

    @reachmeontele-gramatsew_rena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing love 💕 and commenting ✨ Congratulations 🎉, you've won a prize🎁Send me a text with the above name on Telegram to claim your prize!!!!!!!!!!

  • @blgallas
    @blgallas Жыл бұрын

    Such a darling dress

  • @gisellejones1139
    @gisellejones1139 Жыл бұрын

    This dress is totally yummy and love the hat too

  • @shantillyharvard5376
    @shantillyharvard5376 Жыл бұрын

    So fun seeing this I love dresses 😊

  • @RetroMinnie87
    @RetroMinnie87 Жыл бұрын

    I have only worked with rayon once and it was a nightmare. You are a brave woman to sew with rayon and your dress came out beautifully!

  • @liligray3544
    @liligray3544 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!

  • @kellz4090
    @kellz4090 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a day in a life video I would really like to see how people react to your fashion style in public

  • @france-gall
    @france-gall Жыл бұрын

    im so excited to see someone who lives a similar lifestyle as me!!!! i try and do mostly mid to late 60s and i get a lot of stares and questions. it feels nice to know im not alone and there are other vintage ladies out there

  • @jizzypuff
    @jizzypuff Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how easy you make sewing look. You must have many years of experience.

  • @SewRena

    @SewRena

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It’s been about 6-7 years now. I do enjoy it

  • @quazylade90
    @quazylade90 Жыл бұрын

    Very pretty.

  • @sewvintagebysunraedoll
    @sewvintagebysunraedoll Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love making these 40’s style dresses, especially when they have 6 gored skirt panels ❤…& guess what? I recently inherited my moms kenmore (after begging for years)! 🙏🙌

  • @karlaverbeck9413
    @karlaverbeck9413 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reminding me to do ALL the prep! Thanks too for all the tips for working with slippery fabric.

  • @awwyeahme2
    @awwyeahme2 Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully ladies will dress like this again

  • @trishschuster5964
    @trishschuster5964 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty dress 👍🥰

  • @RobinSueWho
    @RobinSueWho Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing!

  • @pincurlsandpolkadotsgirl165
    @pincurlsandpolkadotsgirl165 Жыл бұрын

    So lovely! 😍😍😍

  • @estebanfrisch2536
    @estebanfrisch2536 Жыл бұрын

    Charming fashions!

  • @teleriferchnyfain
    @teleriferchnyfain Жыл бұрын

    Lovely dress ❤

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