VIDEO: Sew the Stanwyck Dress
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to share this video with you! Not only does it show you how to make the fully lined Stanwyck Bodice with my clean finish neckline technique, but I also demonstrate how to sew the pocket stay on the Stanwyck pencil skirt, as well as the back vent and lapped zipper. So many techniques in one video! Please see my separate video for the collar construction. (The spiderweb embellishment video will premiere on Youtube later today--check my Instagram for details!).)
Don't forget to download the pattern and written instructions ($7 tier and above).
I hope you love sewing this dress! Don't forget to use the hashtag #stanwyckdress when sharing your finished projects.
xoxo,
Gertie
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Comments (30)
Hi!, I'm new here, so happy to be here! I'm working on the Stanwick skirt but I'm not clear on the details about the lining, I can't seem to find the references that Gertie mentions in the video. Can somebody share a link to an example of how to do this?
Having trouble locating the pattern & instructions, can someone please direct me?
Hi everyone I seem to be having a problem with the video I can't find the video on how to make the bodice part when I go into link the bodice is done and gerti is showing how to put on the lining and zip but as a I'm new to sewing I need the video on how to make the bodice any help please to a very eager can't wait to make this dress woman Thank you
I don't think there is a separate bodice video, but it looks like what she's done so far is just the darts and interfacing. There's a great demonstration of darts on the picnic top video. If you watch that one you might be more confident about how to get to the point she's gotten to on the bodice here. I'm also brand new never sewn a garment, but I'm just watching all the videos all the way through first and I feel more confident every time she goes over a different technique, even if it's in a different video. Love being a charm scout!
Does anyone have any experience with moving the curved dart? I need mine to point more towards the center front and I am dreading the adjustment. 😬
I noticed some serging on the skirt. Do you have a suggestion for an alternative if we don't own a serger?
You can just zig zag to neaten the edges.
Can this be made of flannel?
That Matka fabric is giving me super 60 vibes, and the dress reminds me of some of the dresses worn by an actress (wife) in the mini series "Agatha Christies The Pale Horse." SO good if you haven't seen it!
Does anyone have any idea what standard Gertie uses as the measurement from top of shoulder to apex - I have problems with all patterns of any brand as I think mine is much shorter than normal and would love a standard amount to reduce it by as I pretty much only make Gertie patterns now - it’s 12 inches on me, and my print out of this pattern doesn’t arrive until tomorrow to check :)
Is there an extension line for the bodice? I estimated it but there isn't one marked.
You should be able to add your own in without a problem.
Oh Gertie, you have made me so happy...
The finished garment easeon the waist on the bodice and skirt mismatch by .5" according to the chart. Is this a mis-print? I imagine they fit together fine upon sewing
Can you recommend a Zipper length?
22-24"
Lovely! :) Can you also wear it as a stand-alone bodice? Or does it need some adjustments?
I'm gonna find out today!
Ohhh those pockets have been staring at me for weeks keeping me from making the Stanwyck pencil skirt. SO APPRECIATE the videos.
Love this dress so much. It's my first time downloading a pattern. I'm assuming I can send it to my email. :-)
This is so pretty !
This is beautiful omg! ❤️
So pretty!! Can't wait till payday then I can buy the Stanwick Skirt pattern so work this with! I am not a Halloween kind of gal but I love the spiderweb detail, I'd wear that all year around!
Love this!!!❤️🕷🕸
omgggg
I may have squealed in delight over this 😍😍😍
Love this , too.
Omg. I was not expecting this. This is beyond amazing
<3 Love this
Oh my goodness!!! Stunning