Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Today I am sewing a 1940s day dress that features ruffle flutter sleeves, a keyhole neckline, and an 8 gore skirt. The dress is made using a vintage cotton printed with clover flowers. The dress was made using vintage pattern Hollywood 1698.

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00:00 Intro
01:46 cutting my fabric
03:40 sewing the bodice
09:16 Sewing the sleeves
10:49 Sewing the Skirt
11:17 Assembling the dress
13:43 Reveal
15:10 Cost Breakdown
26:43 Final thoughts

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