Video: The Lisa Bodice
I have something extra fun for you this month! Come sew along with me as I sew up a beautiful Lisa bodice. I'm so excited to be getting back on camera!
This video shows you how to sew the fully lined Lisa bodice, and we discuss attaching it to a skirt to create a dress (but that is not shown in this video).
Once you've finished this video (and your beautiful Lisa bodice), head to last month's video about the Sabrina Dress to insert the zipper and finish it all off.
Hope you love this video & find it helpful! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Lisa Bodice pattern post.
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. Use the handy dandy time stamps below (and on the YouTube description) to go to the exact part of the video you would like to see!
00:00 Introducing the Lisa Bodice
02:32 Chapter 1: Pattern Pieces
04:28 Chapter 2: Fabric and Supplies
07:23 Chapter 3: Sewing the Darts
12:58 Chapter 4: Sewing the Waist Darts
17:10 Chapter 5: Sewing the Side Seams
19:29 Chapter 6: Attaching the Sleeve
27:37 Chapter 7: Attaching the Lining (with the Clean Finish Method)
39:19 Chapter 8: Attaching Shoulder Elastic
42:47 Chapter 9: Understitching the Neckline
48:12 Chapter 10: Sewing the Sleeve Hem
57:28 Chapter 11: Finishing
1:01:50 The Finished Dress
1:01:58 Gooodbyyye
Lisa Bodice Sewing Tutorial: Charm Patreon Exclusive (March 2025) (YouTube)
Comments (24)
I love this method for the sleeves, I have used it already on the swing coat (looks easier on short sleeves actually). I have found out that for the execution of this methot it is safer to use quilting clips instead of regular pins. They do not net stuck in the fabic and is it easier to turn the selve around while swing. :-)
I really like this bodice. I made a toile and it appeared to be fine so I sewed up my fashion fabric and attached a box pleated skirt. Looks great from the front, but the back “v” gapes. Any suggestions on how to make it lie flat without taking the bodice apart?
When will the pattern for the tulle skirt be released?
We used the Charm Circle Skirt, and you can get that pattern here: https://charmpatterns.com/charm-circle-skirt/ Tips for sewing the tulle skirt are in the Spring 2025 issue of the Vintage by Gertie magazine.
Heyyyyyyyyy 👋 has anyone decided to make this a cropped top? If so how have you gone about finishing it off? If I just put a short dress zip in the back it's too narrow at the waist to put on and off. Help pls 🙏
Try a separating zipper, like a coat or jacket. Or maybe make a button placket as a cute design element !
Not Lisa bodice related but what are you wearing? The fabric alone is intriguing me 😍❤️
Looks like the Hollywood Dress with short sleeves to me.
Pattern matching the back zip AND at the waist seam! Beautiful finished product! Thanks as always for the great tutorial
Hello! I am trying to read the vintage magazine but I cannot enlarge the text enough! I have the zoom up to max, and my ipad settings up to max as well but it isnt affecting the magazine pages. Can anyone help?
Are you reading the magazine in your browser or do you download it first and then access the PDF file? I download the PDF, access it on my iPad and then I can zoom and read the magazine just fine.
I use the sleeve technique for fully lining a bolero jacket. I also love the Peggy Wood look, and have made a few raglan sleeve wrapovers. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
I love bagging a lining!
“Sew” fabulous!
It is fabulous to sew “with” you again! You clearly were reading my mind. I have “generous” arms, and sleeveless/cap sleeves don’t always work for me. Just as I was wondering if I could make the sleeves longer…you mentioned making it a 3/4 length sleeve. Thank you for creating patterns that are so size inclusive & for encouraging us to play with them so that we feel our best in our clothes. 💜💜💜
Love seeing you sew the tutorial, but even more so the chatty bits you add organically that aren't included when it's only a voiceover. I had one question about the elastic; can we use an elastic foot on the serger for this step?
LOVE seeing you sewing on camera again!! 💕 Getting that fabric at Harts next weekend!
Gretchen! I’m so, so, so, so excited you’re back sewing in the videos 😍 you’re such a natural born teacher!
Very cute! I’d like to add a peplum and have a cute top!
I’ve learned something new, a sew-in raglan sleeve is a thing! I’ve never seen anything but cut on raglan. I like the more structured detail of the sew-in better.
Love the Liberty of London print fabric!
I NEED that fabric! Gorgeous dress Gertie❤️
Love this Bodice and your fabric choice has me ready for spring
Wow! Just wow 😍. There will be a lot of happy sewists here this month!!