Then and Now: Final Touches on My Vintage Dress Restoration

#fridaysews #vintagestyle #thrifting #kingdavid #haircut I am finally closing in on a dress I started sewing back in 1980 — yes, 46 years ago — and this week I'm down to the last two seams. If you've been following this project, you know what a milestone this is. As always, this is just me chatting through what's on my sewing table this week — the wins, the works-in-progress, and everything in between. Come sit with me. 💬 What are you working on this week? Let me know in the comments! ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - 0:48 Intro 0:48 - 2:24 Vintage Dress Restoration 2:24 - 5:03 Thrifted Sheets 5:04 - 8:16 Rayon Top for a Cruise 8:17 - 11:37 Little Bit of Jesus (optional) 11:37 - 15:36 Closing Thoughts The patterns: McCall's 5539: Vintage 1977 McCall's 6952: from 2014 McCall's 8596: https://simplicity.com/mccalls/m8596 Simplicity 7678: from 1997 The Hawaiian print I got is rayon I find here: Trendtex Fabrics: https://trendtex-fabrics.com/ Hawaii Fabric Mart: https://www.hawaiifabricmart.com/ 📌 Everything I mentioned — fabric, tools, patterns, links — is in the top comment! 💬 I read every single comment — if you see a little heart pop up on yours, that's me saying thank you! Even if I can't write back to everyone, I see you all, so keep them coming. 👍 If you enjoy these weekly chats, please like and subscribe — thank you for being part of this modern day sewing circle. We just hit 20k subscribers and I could not be more grateful! #SewingVlog #VintageSewing #SewingCircle #ThriftedFabric #McCalls6952 #SewWithMe #VintageDressRestoration #ThriftFlip #HandmadeGift #SewingCommunity Join us on Facebook: Friday Sews Central: / 1314506359159077 Friday Sews Creators:   / 386536566390087   Join me at Catherine's Sewing Room on Skool! https://www.skool.com/catherinessewin... Fabric Wholesale Direct - $10 off a $35 purchase: https://fabricwholesaledirect.com?sta... And here is all the stuff I use that you can use too! My everyday tools and notions: O'Lipfa 24" ruler: https://amzn.to/3zAVXiw Fiskars 60mm rotary cutter: https://amzn.to/44si38y Worklion 24" x 36" self-healing cutting mat: https://amzn.to/4w8z6s3 Kai 9.5" dressmaking shears: https://amzn.to/4gF7FBL Pilot Frixion Erasable pens (heat removes the ink): https://amzn.to/3zE6itX Frixion Markers, fine line: https://amzn.to/4jsbLen Frixion Markers: https://amzn.to/4eCqLax Sharpie Markers: https://amzn.to/4aeGyK0 Bienfang Tracing vellum, 36" wide x 50 yards: https://amzn.to/3Bj99JG French Curve: https://amzn.to/4vygQIW Bias Tape Maker Kit with Sewing Awl: https://amzn.to/4xDT3Zs Steam-A-Seam ¼" : https://amzn.to/3pxJz1g For pattern and fabric storage: Pattern Envelopes: https://amzn.to/3IB7LYf Page protectors: https://amzn.to/3ccY1XU Kylie and the Machine Fabric Tape Labels: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/en... Project bags: https://amzn.to/3HIYiOH Fitting books I use: Fitting and Pattern Alteration: https://amzn.to/3GLYQDr Patternmaking for Fashion Design: https://amzn.to/3KYePAO My everyday machines: Pfaff Performance Icon for regular sewing: https://shop.pfaff.com/en-us/machines... Pfaff 2140, no longer made but fabulous machine that does embroidery. Check eBay. Pfaff 7570, also no longer made but amazing machine that does embroidery. Juki M-2000 overlock: https://amzn.to/3CJ1vLF Sapporo Gravity Feed Bottle Steam Iron Kit: https://amzn.to/3WvkHYC My work table: Flexispot adjustable table: https://amzn.to/3SKbx7d 72" x 30" basic table, white base with bamboo top And the drawers I got for it: https://amzn.to/4n7UlGA And my sewing machine table: Husky adjustable workbench: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Husky-5... I love Audible for my audiobooks. Try it FREE here and get 2 FREE audiobooks: https://amzn.to/46ShnJ3 Or give the gift of an Audible Membership to someone special! https://amzn.to/3RXtP5O As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no cost to you whenever you click the links above. I travel quite a bit and seldom pay for it. Here's how I do it with points: www.referyourchasecard.com/226m/KEPN7L2O0G ************** My other channel where I talk about audiobooks: Jen Talks Audiobooks    / jentalksaudiobooks   Come find me! Instagram: Today_in_Jens_Sewing_Room Facebook:   / jennyfilsonwesner   Goodreads:   / jen-jen-talks-audiobooks