Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Today I am sewing a 1950s dress the features a new look silhoutee with a full gathered skirt and a boat neck with ties. The fabric is vintage likely 1950s and features a sky blue gingham and some folklore lace stripes. I am using McCalls 3260 from 1955.

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00:00 Intro
02:16 Cutting the fabric & Prep work
03:56 Sewing the dress
11:51 Reveal
13:10 Cost Breakdown
18:40 Project wrap-up
21:15 Hope helps

News mentioned:
MIT wage: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
Upgraded wage: upgradedpoints.com/news/comfortable-living-salary-us-cities
LA garment workers: lapublicpress.org/2025/06/fear-grips-las-fashion-district-after-ice-arrests-at-garment-manufacturer

List of sewing favorites: amazon.com/shop/haleymarievintage/list/Z985N4K8BLHF
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Other videos you might like:
Sewing a butterfly gown: youtu.be/2rusroIaajw
Sewing a 1950's Suit: youtu.be/ewGwfCjCXXY

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