Video: The Starlet Gown
Hello, my lovely!
Come sew along with me as I sew up the amazing Starlet Gown. You'll learn:
How to sew a back skirt yoke (so 1930s!)
How to create a cowl neckline bodice
How to sew with velvet
Hope you love this video & find it helpful! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Starlet Gown 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 Starlet Gown
01:41 Chapter One: Pattern Pieces
05:37 Chapter Two: Fabric & Supplies
9:59 Chapter Three: Sewing the Shoulder Seams
12:31 Chapter Four: Lining the Back Inset
15:14 Chapter Five: Attaching the Back Inset
16:53 Chapter Six: Pinning the Lining to Bodice Neckline
20:47 Chapter Seven: Attaching the Lining to the Bodice Neckline
23:12 Chapter Eight: Understitching the Bodice Neckline
25:17 Chapter Nine: Stitching The Cowl Pocket
26:50 Chapter Ten: Stitching the Armholes
29:16 Chapter Eleven: Understitching the Armholes
30:35 Chapter Twelve: Finishing the Back Opening with Back Inset
35:27 Chapter Thirteen: Understitching the Bodice Neckline with Back Insert
36:11 Chapter Fourteen: Sewing the Side Seams
38:33 Chapter Fifteen: Sewing the Skirt Yoke
41:55 Chapter Sixteen: Sewing the Skirt Side Seams
44:33 Chapter Seventeen: Attaching the Skirt to the Bodice
46:54 Chapter Eighteen: Finishing the Dress
47:31 Goodbyeee
Comments (16)
Is there a video for how to set an unlined sleeve into the lined bodice?
Indeed! I couldn't find any instruction either, so I just sewed according to the instructions up to the point where the lining is attached around the entire neckline, the insert is fully sewn on and the side seems are sewn. Then I treated the lining and exterior fabric as one, basting them together around the armhole, before attaching the sleeve ! It worked great. I hope it helps ! Happy sewing 🧵🪡😊
Question on material (I am not as experienced a sewist as some of you). What does everyone think of stretch corduroy for this? Thinking of making the short version with sleeves for a daytime look. I am afraid if I use something velvety it would look to "evening/formal".
Thank you, Andrea, for sewing for us!
I just cut mine out tonight. I forgot how much I hate cutting out velvet but its going to be stunning
So in love with this dress was going to sew the society dress for N.Y.E but this just pushed it down the list so stunning x
Gorgeous! I love the 30s.
squeee! I'm so excited! This is fabulous!!
Are you wearing shapewear under the backless dress?
Nope, just adhesive bra cups!
I'm thinking a string of pearls across the back!
Nice !! xx
Oh. My. God. You’ve outdone yourselves 👏👏👏
SQUEEEE!!!! I have been looking for the last several months for the perfect pattern to use with some yummy cherry red velvet I picked up- for this holiday season. Thank you, Gertie and Team!!!
I love this!!
Beautiful 🤩