Video: The Lorelei Gown
Come sew along with me as I sew a colorful Lorelei Gown. It takes a long time to make this stunning garment, but it's so worth it!
Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Lorelei Gown post.
I had to rush out of town, so Andrea stepped in to sew this one, and she explains things so well! You're going to learn a few new tips & tricks from her, plus learn a bit about how to rescue a project after disaster strikes.
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: Our microphone died mid-sewing, so the audio on this one gets a little waffley (you may want to adjust your volume a few times), but we've purchased a new microphone so things should be back to normal next month!
Follow along with the timestamps below:
00:00 Introducing the Lorelei Dress
02:53 Chapter 1: Pattern Pieces
09:36 Chapter 2: Fabric and Supplies
15:39 Chapter 3: Underlining
21:11 Chapter 4: Sewing the Bodice Waist Darts
24:12 Chapter 5: Sewing the Bust Darts (and Back Bodice Darts)
28:05 Chapter 6: Sewing the Bodice Fronts Together
30:58 Chapter 7: Sewing the Illusion Neckline
38:54 Chapter 8: Inserting the Illusion Mesh into the Bodice
48:04 Chapter 9: Disaster Strikes!
49:26 Chapter 10: Sewing the Shoulder Seams & Collar
55:10 Chapter 11: Sewing the Side Seams
57:53 Chapter 12: Sewing the Sleeves
1:08:00 Chapter 13: Inserting the Sleeves
1:13:24 Chapter 14: Sewing the Support Panel to the Panties
1:16:46 Chapter 15: Sewing the Elastic to the Panty Back
1:24:03 Chapter 16: Sewing the Panty Side Seams
1:27:27 Chapter 17: Sewing the Panty Crotch Seam
1:30:01 Chapter 18: Sewing the Skirt Back Darts
1:34:06 Chapter 19: Sewing the Skirt Front Darts
1:41:19 Chapter 20: Finishing and Pressing the Skirt Front Darts
1:43:13 Chapter 21: Sewing the Skirt Front
1:46:53 Chapter 22: Basting the Panty to the Skirt Lining
1:50:01 Chapter 23: Preparing and Inserting the Zipper
1:59:26 Chapter 24: Finishing the Zipper
2:04:31 Chapter 25: Sewing the Skirt Back Seam
2:08:11 Chapter 26: Sewing the Skirt Hem
2:11:47 Chapter 27: Basting the Skirt Lining to the Waist Seam
2:14:43 Chapter 28: Finishing Work
2:17:22 Goodbyeeeeee!
Sew the Lorelei Gown (October 2025 - exclusive video for Charm's Patreon members) (YouTube)
Comments (12)
HELP!!! I can't connect to the Discord channel, can anyone help me???
I love it! Even though I would like a full length sequin version, I'll have to settle for a more understated version
Andrea, I quite enjoyed the video you did a super job! I definitely like the videos with the person sewing speaking, not that the other way with voice over is in anyway terrible. It does take courage to speak and coordination to do these videos, I am glad you are human :) It is great that Gertie has someone she can rely on to help her when she has a last minute to do. Cheers Andrea!
Where do you recommend getting the hair pieces or will you have a quick tutorial on how you did yours. Gotta finish off the look! 🎀
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE share the final gowns at the end of the video! I NEED IT!
Loved seeing and hearing Andrea on this one. She is a hoot and shared some great tips. I loved her nails and rings. The auto captioning was a bit wild at times!
I have 2 more projects to complete before attempting this beautiful dress! Thinking of finding a tropical velvet and black mesh! Great job Andrea! I feel like I’m getting to you know you more and more with the Podcasts and now this great video tutorial! I love love love that this dress is part of this years theme!
Andrea cracked me up! Thanks for keeping it real Andrea 😊💕
Love this! Andrea is my spirit animal and I champion the insanity - great job!
The video sound is just fine! Only noticed a small difference. Oh yeah, and I must confess, when you mentioned the accidental Sharon Stone Basic Instinct type shot, I had to go back & look! Lol, that panty insert in the same color as the dress definitely does the trick!
Off topic, but I LOVE Andrea’s rings she’s wearing in this video
I had to pass this comment on to her because she thought she was wearing too many rings (no such thing!) 😂