How to Sew Your Dream Dress! | McCall's 7974 | Paige Handmade

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I took McCall's 7974 sewing pattern and made my own version of the Cult Gaia 'willow' dress!
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  • @s.b.7121
    @s.b.71213 жыл бұрын

    This is the best tutorial I've found for this pattern. I'm a beginner and I've been dreaming about sewing my own version of this dress for a while, but I was afraid to even start ... Now, with all your tips, I will definitely try. Thank you!!!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! So glad I could help.

  • @mhmedhtiht814
    @mhmedhtiht814Ай бұрын

    Most neaty beautiful dress ever seen.

  • @noels29ed50
    @noels29ed503 жыл бұрын

    I've not seen the burrito method. What a time saver. ❤️

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is like a magic trick! Love it.

  • @vintagegirl68
    @vintagegirl683 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! Love everything you have made.

  • @Dee-re7il
    @Dee-re7il3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a good tutorial! Thank You

  • @bojo3744
    @bojo3744 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely presentation and a loveable dress. Thank you!

  • @Julie_sews_her_own_clothes
    @Julie_sews_her_own_clothes3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dress and great choice of fabric...this one’s on my wish list now 😍👏👏

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You can wait for a good sale to grab the pattern. It's really great.

  • @katrinasoliveres9689
    @katrinasoliveres96893 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial thank you! I have this pattern so thanks for the advantage 😄 I can spend less time confused by the pattern instructions

  • @valeriecelestine7380
    @valeriecelestine73803 жыл бұрын

    Love the French seam, I bought the pattern last summer but never make it I would make it. Thank you

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a great pattern!

  • @Jillybean620
    @Jillybean6203 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful make!

  • @wolfgangshuman
    @wolfgangshuman3 жыл бұрын

    I recently ordered this pattern. Now I’m excited to sew after watching your tutorial. Thanks for sharing, your two dresses are lovely.

  • @faypollard3987

    @faypollard3987

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fay A beautiful dress, thank you

  • @moyagreene9590
    @moyagreene9590 Жыл бұрын

    These step by step tutorials are excellent Paige. Gives us confidence to go ahead . Many thanks.. very clear . I will pause and listen again to the “ burrito” method for finishing the yoke. Many thanks

  • @chewsalot799
    @chewsalot799 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the other comments here, this video is excellent, one of the best tutorials out there for this dress, which come with some unnecessarily complicated instructions. Thanks again, and looking forward to more! 👍

  • @greciaoliveira3814
    @greciaoliveira3814 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful dress with perfect finish, I loved congratulations and blessings.

  • @rachelbe1162
    @rachelbe11622 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing! Good work.

  • @freyafriedrich994
    @freyafriedrich9943 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Paige! I was looking exactly for a dress pattern like this :)

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @orsolyalevay2830
    @orsolyalevay28303 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍😍

  • @lottiebiscottie3798
    @lottiebiscottie37983 жыл бұрын

    Love the gentle way you present your videos, they are a joy to watch! X

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a thoughtful compliment. 💕

  • @asfybylorna5920
    @asfybylorna59203 жыл бұрын

    Hello Paige - great video. Very detailed.

  • @valeriefarmer3774
    @valeriefarmer37743 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dress thankyou for showing how to make it .

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @Flanighan
    @Flanighan3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial !

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @carolyndymond5521
    @carolyndymond55213 жыл бұрын

    You're a very good teacher.

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @aphrodite193
    @aphrodite1933 жыл бұрын

    That was really cute! I developed tennis elbow in both my elbows last year from sewing 5-8hours per day cause of that first lockdown 😅 so I don't sew that much anymore cause it still hurts a bit, but I have a couple of plans for the summer 🤩 you're definitely an inspiration for me. I might try something similar 😉

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your elbows get the rest and recovery they need so you can sew again.

  • @LampWaters
    @LampWaters Жыл бұрын

    Thx for price breakdown too. I bought fabric yesterday to make my daughter's and I 3 nightgown and it felt like a lot at first but once i divide the cost per nightgown it's very affordable

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza79602 жыл бұрын

    Lovely.

  • @fabioferreiragomes
    @fabioferreiragomes3 жыл бұрын

    ........ESPETACULAR.............INCRÍVEL.......

  • @nicolenightingale2546
    @nicolenightingale2546 Жыл бұрын

    Greatly appreciate this.. well done....thanks

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @LampWaters
    @LampWaters Жыл бұрын

    Just got this pattern yesterday. I wanna do it in a yellow print. But I have a dark green floral print I'm considering either in this pattern dress or as a shirt and shorts set.

  • @jacquiewright7095
    @jacquiewright7095 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful , ,! I just finished the dress for my granddaughter, and had a lot of difficulty with the sizing , she wants another one , and I was reluctant until I saw your video. I have questions I hop e you can answer, 1, I see you added 2 buttons making the bust less plunging , yet your bask still comes to a perfect point on both sides . Ie the overlap . Other videos have quite complicated adjustments using drench curve ,and changing facings, which I'm not confident doing . I'm going to make it a size smaller and hopes this helps as well , thank you for such a great video , Jacqueline

  • @magaliemigneaux2577
    @magaliemigneaux25772 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. I was confused with the instructions which are too light for the beginner I am. Thanks to you, I'm going to br able to sew that dress with stunning finitions. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks !

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! 💕

  • @valeriecutler3671
    @valeriecutler36712 жыл бұрын

    Looks adorable on you .

  • @coffeeismyvice1912
    @coffeeismyvice19123 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!! This will definitely be on my list. I might have to make the puffy sleeve!! Where do you get your tags that say Paige Handmade?

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The labels are from Wunderlabel.

  • @dannichiu
    @dannichiu3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dress, and this is by far the best sew along video I found for this pattern. May I ask if you made any alterations to the pattern, as the neckline seems perfect, I would like mine exactly like that. Thanks

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I raised the neckline just enough to add one more button. The green version has zero changes and it is great too. I just wanted one extra bit of modesty.

  • @marialively9673

    @marialively9673

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade I'm a novice, so, could you please explain me a little how to raise the neck line? Thank you! Excellent presentation and you are very sweet! ❤️

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be too complicated to write out here. Find a book or posts online about pattern adjustments. There are principles that will help you learn how to adapt any pattern to your liking.

  • @sarahe.1930

    @sarahe.1930

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marialively9673 In this youtube video kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWWop7Gombuuns4.html the lady explains how to raise the neck line on this exact dress! I can recommend all of her videos regarding this pattern (and her videos in general) Hope this helps! :)

  • @hyacintify
    @hyacintify3 жыл бұрын

    They look fantastic! What kind of fabric did you use? I always struggle to find fabric that is flowy but not see through.

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I linked the fabric in my blog post. The link is in the description below the video. The fabric is rayon challis. It is not see through but very light so I wore a little slip.

  • @stephmguevara
    @stephmguevara2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paige! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. I recently got this pattern and want to give this dress a go! What do you recommend for picking the right size? I am in between sizes and don’t know if I should size down or not. Would you share what size you used for reference please? Thank you for the helpful video 😊

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    With every McCall pattern I go down a size from my measurements. This is very common with a lot of sewers because of the amount of ease in their designs. Look at the garments finished measurements and use a measuring tape around your body to feel the amount of ease that the garment will have. Notice where the most fitted part of the garment is (bust, waist, hips) and think about how your favorite garments fit. I do recommend making a muslin to test very fitted items. Hope this helps!

  • @aishasaeed1661
    @aishasaeed1661 Жыл бұрын

    I probably need to do some kind of fba to thus pattern, what are your thoughts?

  • @julie-mariec8761
    @julie-mariec87612 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, i'm about to make this dress so your video has been really helpfull (especially for the burrito technique for the back yoke) Do you think it's possible to fully line the dress instead of using the facing pieces ? Cheers !

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! You can cut out full bodice pieces to line it and just use interfacing in the shape of the facings on the lining. Does that make sense?

  • @julie-mariec8761

    @julie-mariec8761

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@PaigeHandmade Thank you for your answer ! I would have forgotten to put interfacing on the lining ! Many thanks !

  • @laudelinacamargo3518
    @laudelinacamargo3518 Жыл бұрын

    lindo este vestido.......

  • @cineseconmaomao7566
    @cineseconmaomao75663 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video!!! That dress is gorgeous... How would you recommend finishing the raw edge between the bodice and the skirt if one doesn't have a serger? I've encountered this problem before, I'm hesitant to leave the edge raw but can't come up with a good finishing especially when the skirt is gathered like this one and there is some bulk... any advice is welcome! :D

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    A wide zigzag stitch or bias binding. My green dress has bias binding. It's worth the effort, but I didn't have that much extra fabric for the pink dress.

  • @cineseconmaomao7566

    @cineseconmaomao7566

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade Thanks! I've never tried bias binding but I'm excited to give it a go... I hope it turns out as neat as yours!!

  • @nadaperovic5625
    @nadaperovic56253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Page!!! Excellent tutorial! what is the fabrics composition?

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Rayon challis.

  • @elizabethquintanilla7258
    @elizabethquintanilla72585 ай бұрын

    I loved your steps by steps and your he final results but my pattern piece #1 is narrow than the yoke back no space for ruffles, any idea how can I adjust it?

  • @lisettegarcia
    @lisettegarcia2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the focus on thrift but I couldn't help but think that coordinating ribbon instead of binding tape would have added a posh touch that a dress of such high quality merits. 😍

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't have enough of this fabric to make my own coordinating bias. I would have made it if I had extra. This is an everyday type of dress for me, so I am not disappointed. I do agree with your idea though.

  • @lisettegarcia

    @lisettegarcia

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade - It is lovely! And your birthday dress is a dream!!!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mhmedhtiht814
    @mhmedhtiht814Ай бұрын

    Would you please make a videw teaching us how to cut ,,

  • @belindafuentes707
    @belindafuentes7072 жыл бұрын

    What size did you do? I love the dress, looks so pretty on you!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    One size down from what I measure for according to the envelope. This is what I usually do for "the big 4" patterns. Check the finished measurements for the amount of ease in the garment and suit it to your preference.

  • @lisacumming8921
    @lisacumming89212 жыл бұрын

    No pockets though??? This is a beautiful tutorial with some fantastic tips. I've made the dress once as a toile in lining fabric and can now go ahead with more confidence, thank you

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't feel super passionate about putting pockets in everything. Some of my dresses have pockets and others don't. I'm glad this tutorial was helpful to you.

  • @crystalclovis1417
    @crystalclovis14172 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! So floaty and feminine! Can I ask if you raised the neckline a bit as it doesn't look as low as the pattern or other versions Ive seen on IG. I stayed away from this pattern due to the low neckline but seeing your version has made me want to try this out now X

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, I raised it enough to add one more button. I reshaped the front of the bodice piece by adding a little wedge to the center front to accommodate a button. It made it just right.

  • @chrisboyd3626

    @chrisboyd3626

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade excellent video! the only reason I have not purchased this is because the neckline is so low. Can you elaborate on how you raised the neck?

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just updated my blog post with a photo and description of the adjustment. I hope it helps.

  • @poupytwo4680
    @poupytwo46802 жыл бұрын

    hello, how did you add buttons on the front bodice? I don't see it on the pattern. thank you very much

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pattern pieces have the buttonhole mark and an 'x' where the button should go. I always sew the buttonholes first, cut them open, pin the front together and mark the button placement according to the real buttonholes. I hope that helps.

  • @khinekhine613
    @khinekhine6132 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paige, I am a petite girl and if I want to raise the neck line about 2 inches, do you think it will still look good? Very lovely dress you have made.

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have no reservations about raising the neckline. Go for it!

  • @allaboutthehamiltons
    @allaboutthehamiltons2 жыл бұрын

    @ 2:06 What method did you use to finish the raw edges? Thank you!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did a Hong Kong seam finish with the cream bias strips. I have a seam finishing playlist with several different methods, including Hong Kong seams.

  • @yolandagood1108
    @yolandagood1108 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you would have mentioned how you raised the neckline.

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    Жыл бұрын

    I added the adjustment to my blog post. Here is the link: paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/m7974

  • @fariharahmanrikta5004
    @fariharahmanrikta50043 жыл бұрын

    please upload the fabric cutting video

  • @insertbookpunhere
    @insertbookpunhere3 жыл бұрын

    Did you raise the neckline? I have this pattern but never made it because it looks dangerously low from the photos and I'm terrible at altering patterns 😅

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did. Enough to add one more button. I'll have to take pictures of my changes to the pattern and add them to my blog post. It's fairly simple.

  • @chrisboyd3626

    @chrisboyd3626

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade Hi Paige, that is my question as well. Did you ever do a write-up on this or an illustration?

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just updated my blog post with a photo and description of the adjustment. I hope it helps.

  • @chrisboyd3626

    @chrisboyd3626

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade Thank you so much I’ll hurry over there and take a peek!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @holmesmade
    @holmesmade3 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled upon your channel and content while searching for wrap dress. I recently got into sewing! Almost cried at the end of the video 🤣 That was so nice! Love everything about your contents and your voice definately adds to it ❤️❤️❤️ Can you make a video on sleeves? for the love of god, i cannot get the sleeves properly attached to bodice 🤣🤣🤣 theres always excess sleeve fabric and they never match up!

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would like to make a video with an in depth overview of setting in a sleeve. You must use basting lines and a lot of pins to ease it in. I use a lot of pins when there seems to be a lot of sleeve fabric.

  • @holmesmade

    @holmesmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaigeHandmade ohh you are awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks.

  • @sabahattasneem201
    @sabahattasneem20111 ай бұрын

    wow, beautiful dress 👗 design but you didn't share frock back part and front part cutting ✂️ vedio , please share properly cutting and stitching vedo,and share fron.overlap cutting and measurement vedio.

  • @psalmthyme8192
    @psalmthyme8192 Жыл бұрын

    Subscribing

  • @pinsandneedlesx8825
    @pinsandneedlesx88252 жыл бұрын

    What type of fabric is that

  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rayon challis. It is linked below the video on my website.

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    @jcarlos797143 жыл бұрын

    Ariel the Kiss Cosplay dress adult diy

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    @gabinosalinas94 Жыл бұрын

    Hola con hilito ho con vestidos

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    @vinovino-th2ew3 жыл бұрын

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  • @PaigeHandmade

    @PaigeHandmade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rayon Challis

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    @songultarasnda4202 жыл бұрын

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