I made THE Walkaway Dress (yes, the 1950's original pattern) but make it PLUS SIZE | Butterick 6015 

My mum taught me to sew....very precisely, no short cuts, everything pinned, on grain, every marking transfered with tailors tacks or a tracingcwheel and chalk. Instructions followed meticulously. The results were chefs kiss, but oh so time consuming. I have never learnt to loosen up. And now I no longer sew ...but I did teach my daughter, and she is much freer and loves sewing.

The pattern hand out project thing you did was such a good idea. I've found so many new creators because of it. You've really inspired so many people to try! Thank you for it! ♥

I have to say that I love this video, because I swear that this kind of chaos is what happens EVERY TIME I do a big sewing project, so it’s reassuring to see someone else who can make beauty from chaos.

My favorite dress that my Mom made for me & she used Bedding Sheet fabric & it NEVER wrinkled.. No matter what weight I was that dress made me feel like I was on a Paris runway

To be totally fair, a four hour sewing project is four hours longer than anything I have ever sewn in my entire life combined, so….. hooray you! ;)

I didn't make the time challenge either, but I did make it reversible which I think turned out cool. I don't know if I tagged you correctly on the video, because I had never put up a youtube video before. But I do love the dress. Like you I used a full circle skirt too. I probably will make more.

I just watched SewRena and she is a natural at this! I loved her decor and just listening to her. Beautiful lady!

I don’t know about anyone else, but I would watch this video just for the lovely singing! And the sewing is fun as well!

Welp, I made a mock up, was sick for 2 weeks, then decided I didn't like the pattern on me so I will be saving my good fabric for another pattern. But this newbie is so glad she tried because I learned a ton! So thanks! I will be turning the outer skirt of the mockup into a skirt, so win-win!

This reminds me, delightfully, of the glory days of the Yarn Harlot blog, when we would watch as she set herself an impossible challenge and drove herself three bubbles off-plumb trying to complete it.

singing to your projects is DEEPLY relatable.

Finished my sister's today, bust 32 in just under 4 hours. Love yours.

I am so jealous. I signed up to do the challenge and then I had to pack up my entire sewing room so I could move. But as soon as I get that room unpacked, it will be my first project.

I've been sewing since I was 6 years old my dad gave me a singer peddle machine my aunt taught me how to sew mom didn't know how I have been sewing ever since never had patterns couldn't afford them made things from my clothes as patterns. I've been sewing for 65 yrs now and made prom dresses panties blue jeans denims and love making my own patterns never draw them just know what I want to make and make it. Please learn to watch your language you never know whose watching you. Love you ideas they were great Thank you for your ideas.

Chaotic sewing is my favourite kind of sewing because it’s also how I sew😂😂

Wow! This challenge is plastered all over my RU-vid. LOL! What a fun idea. It's nice to see so many versions. I wish I could've gotten in on the action, but I'm still enjoying everyone's creations. :) Also, I too sing half my sentences.

Always love your commentary. I am also glad to know that there is a YT Influencer who is not perfectly organized since I am always a mess when sewing. And someone, besides me, who sings as much as she talks. Lastly, snark is life! And, oh yeah, the actual subject of this vid--the dress looks great!!

I'm regretting not jumping in on this challenge but I love seeing the results!

I laughed with recognition at ‘where are the pins?’ Because that’s exactly what happened to me as soon as I started the challenge. I also love the thought that people of the future will wonder why there were so many Walkaway dresses at the end of 2022 and trace it all back to … YOU! I’m so sorry you had to do yours with back pain. Lastly a huge thank you. I’m forever in your debt that this challenge allowed new people to discover me. I might have languished forever in a Bermuda Triangle on the Internet!

I’m going out on a limb here and say that “the walk away dress” was basically a fad, and that women attempted it and failed, and then the fad died out, as it probably should have. I agree with Sewrena, it was basically an apron.

I too have back issues, I don’t think I smile as much as you❣️

Ok, that might have been the entertaining sew video I’ve seen so far 😂 the cussing every other sentence was just so real. I just took up sewing a few years ago. I started with cute little dresses for my granddaughters. I soon discovered that I hate making clothes. I also can’t read a pattern so, that was a problem. I do love watching y’all make them!

Love how your dress turned out. I made one but it took about 4 Saturdays. Not enough material, so I have an A line style with pockets.

I love how this video shows the reality of sewing :D I was under the impression that the time given on simplicity patterns (at least on the modern ones) for how long it will take to sew is just the sewing time and they sneakily don't include the time it takes to lay up and cut fabric, pin, prep anything,, fitting or pressing seams..

Love your editing and humorous witty dialogue. And the chaos is just awesome.

If you didn't question all your choices while sewing, did you even sew? Turned out great, I love those vintage buttons 😍 I think I may have been the ribbon loop person, I hope it helps!

I have had a wonderful time seeing all the walk away dress videos recently. I love your Star Trek dress too!!

A part of me really wants to organize your sewing room so you have an easier life. Also, I love your description of yourself as a "chaos sewing gremlin". Done is better than perfect!

Chaos is good! Really liked the color combo. Still working on grading up my pattern, once other things stop interfering. Is that going to happen soon? Probably not. But who knows. It can happen. I am recording everything so I will have a video up -- sometime. I have a fairly large fabric stash so I'm still deciding on fabric choice. But now that it's gotten cold up here in Upstate NY I may try a fabric that would be a bit warmer, not the cotton lawn I was thinking of using. Off to the sewing room!!! PS: You inspire me to be the chaos!!

I finally finished mine last week! It was super fun, but im glad I decided to take my time with it and customize it into something I will wear ALL THE TIME. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern for free and starting this fun community project!

😬 i bought the same two patterns (B4790, B6211) 4 month ago. I love the tea length fifty's style. I needed to reorganize my sewing room and get my vintage machines going. So they have been on hold. Today working in my sewing room i decided to watch some sewing vids because I love watching sewing creations. I've been sewing since a kid. My mother had to make my clothes because i was too skinny and too long for store bought clothes. I've made a lot of my own clothes and clothes for others. I had to quit due to shoulder surgery. I'm sure you can relate. Now I'm 58 and wanted to start making my clothes again. And what do i see the two patterns i bought!!! Never new they were called walk away dresses, until today 😂 And they have problems to boot lol 😂 I've watched it be made the correct way by the patten and made by a block pattern (which i will be making a full pencil skirt). I just want to say thank you for showing these videos of this pattern because i will know why im pulling my hair out or threads not sure which 😂😂😂 I'm definitely using scrap for my first run now.

Two tips to deal with sewing with a wreaked back. First, raise your cutting table to at least the height of the kitchen bench. This can be done with blocks of wood if you don't need to raise it much. Alternatively, pieces of plumbing pipe can be jointed together to make a plinth or just slip onto the legs of the table if possible to lengthen them The sewing machine will be more comfortable to use if you can raise the table it sits on, and, tilt the machine itself towards you. Experiment with the angle until it is right for you. Mine is around 1 1/2" . Use something that absorbs vibrations such as an old phone book or easers. My husband also built me a large surround perfectly aligned. These are great as it stops you getting crick in your neck. I can sew for hours instead of minutes since tilting my machine. Sorry for the novel, but I hope you will try these suggestions, being in pain is horrid

Omg the sarcasm…She speaks my language!!!! Oh look, she’s friends with Murphy too. Watch as she struggles to make a fifties Barbie dress fit us ladies in the EXTRA world. I have found a kindred spirit. So happy to have found you. Maybe now I too can succeed at clothing my own body. So much hope. 😊 thank you.

girl you got the power!!! I have so enjoyed watching all the girls sew this pattern, glad you are back and hope your back is better,,,,sure missed your particular brand a snark, makes me feel like I am not alone.....

Damn, I love your humanity. I haven’t given up, the dress and I needed some space.

You are hysterical and so relatable! Thanks for sharing the chaos!

Forget the walk away dress, your Star Trek dress is PERFECTION!!!

I ended up using button pins on my walk away dress because I too chose not washable buttons. They suck us in with their prettiness!

Pockets are life! My new motto ❤️

YAY YAY YAY TEAM POCKETS!!! So glad you did them! Thanks again for hosting this challenge!

I have been directed to a source of satin bias binding and it is still in the mail from 🇬🇧 😅 when I get finished I will post it and tag you because I need to share my pain

I enjoyed watching very much and love the fabric choices! I hope your back heals very soon. Thank you for this challenge that has been such fun to watch each participant.

I love this video ❤❤❤! I think 4hr is wonderful especially since you added pockets.

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT and greatly appreciate your sarcastic candor!

suggestion for chaos - going through the vintage pattern wiki and reviewing (/roasting) random patterns??

Hi 👋🏾😀 UK, LONDON 🇬🇧 HERE! My darling, you were so funny! 🤣😂🤣😅 You so reminded me of me!! 🤣😂😅 1000% When I was a teenager, I learnt BASIC sewing skills in school, so when I left school, of course, I had the knowledge. One day I had to be some place...I think it was a 'shady' Modelling Agency' and had absolutely NO TRENDY clothes to wear, so in my PANIC! 🤯 I decided to sew something! I went for a matching skirts and blouse with a head wrap to match. 😬😅 SO, with TONGUE FIRMLY LATCHED onto one side of my lip 😋 I began sewing! This is how it went in EMOJI FORMAT: 😋 😋 🤔... 😳 😟 MISTAKE 😳 FIXED 😊👍🏾😋 😐 WAIT...WHAT! 🤔 😲 😖 MISTAKE 🙆🏾‍♀️ OH MY GOSH! WHAT'S THE TIME? ⏰ WELL, WHATEVER IT IS, I'M RUNNING OUT OF IT! 😬⏳ SEW 😋...SEW! 🤔 ERRR...WHERE'S MY 🤬 SCISSORS??...😶WHERE'S-MY-SCISSORS!! 🤬 👀...OH! I FOUND THEM! PHEW! 🥵 I WAS SITTING ON THEM! 🥴😬 YOU CLOWN! 🤡 🙄 😅 🤣 SEW! 😋 SEW! 😋😗🤨😛 SEW! 🤨🤔 WAIT! WHAT! 😮😲😠 NOOOO!! WRONG WAY ROUND!! 🤬 😡 😠 😳 🥺 😖 MELT DOWN! 🥺 😭 I'M NOT GONNA MAKE IT IN TIME! 😭 I'M JUST NOT! I GIVE UP! I DON'T CARE! 😢 😰...😐 🤔 THE MOMENT WHEN I REMEMBERED HOW STRONG I AM AND THAT I CAN DO ANYTHING! 😃 💭 ENCOURAGING WORDS TO SELF 😑🙂💬 "COME ON GIRL! YOU ARE AMAZING! DON'T LET THAT BASTARD DEVIL 😈 WIN! NOW GET YOUR BACKSIDE FOCUSED AND LET'S FINISH THIS!" 😃👍🏾 SMILE BACK ON FACE, LIP BACK IN PLACE 😋, WATCHING THE CLOCK ⏰ 👀 LET'S 😋 SEW 😋 SEW 😋 SEW AND WITH SECONDS ⏱ TO SPARE...I DID IT!! 😃 YES!! WHOOO! YES! 🥳 Went to my modelling appointment, was told I wasn't pretty enough or slim enough and that I needed to drink more water for my complextion, but despite that; which should've destroyed me as; a young 16 year old girl I mean, it didn't! I walked away with a big smile on my face 😊 because I made an important discovery about myself, that I AM AMAZING and I-AM-INCREDIBLE! I CAN DO ANYTHING I PUT MY MIND TO! 😊😎 Just like you my darling! I love your sparkly personality and best of all, you are down to Earth! You keep it real and that's so important to us mere mortals 😅 So, I thank you for that. Hope to see more of your sewing work soon. ❤🧡

LOL! I was wondering why the walkaway dress videos were all over my feed! LOL! Awesome to see so many versions inspired by you!

Oh, yes. So, being naturally short waisted, I shortened the back by two inches, and didn't change the size of the neck line on either front or back because they were already MASSIVE. I love this pattern, however. I made a copy of it with my alterations (which include extending the back of the under dress(?) so it forms a tube and putting in a small zipper to close it) and gave it to my sister. I ADORE your fabric! WOW! I plan to make this dress again, and already have the fabric for 3 more. Thank you, Stephanie!!!!❤❤ Oh, and marking your darts from the right side of the fabric is the absolute correct thing to do if you then baste your darts closed with a ladder stitch -- I learned that from Snappy Dragon.

I would love to make the walk away dress! I think it would be great fun to use up some binding and Christmas fabric!

For the record, I have indeed used my teeth to hold things while sewng, pinning, braiding and many other things one likely isn't expected to use teeth for. And yes, I generally do sew in chaos, which sometimes means cutting fabric on a wrinkly carpet and sometimes means chasing the rabbit to get my scissors back.

That red lipstick is YOUR color omg 💄💄

I’ve really enjoyed seeing so many peeps make this dress. I love the fabric you chose for yours and that color is very flattering on you. Too bad it is too big. If you don’t want to spend the time on fixing the fit, I’ve always thought this style would work well as a full coverage apron for the messy cook 🥴

Nearly everything that I ever have to cut out with a pattern takes me an hour at least, and that's the easy and very easy patterns. I've been sewing for over 40 years.....

Remember to question at least one choise while sewing. And keep on singing your monologs. 🤩

I love your choice of colour blocking. I think it came out very pretty even if a touch big

That is a really nice looking dress. I love the fabrics and pattern you used. I learned to sew from my mom, but we used a tracing wheel and paper and marked every single mark and notch and pinned everything. I love your chaos approach, because I can't be bothered. I don't know why you were in my You Tube feed, but I have watched two of your videos now and find you both informative and hilarious. Of course, I subbed. Now I just finished telling my husband I would like a sewing machine. I used to have one, but wasn't able to use it for several years, so I sold it and now I am inspired to get back into sewing. Maybe not that walkaway dress though.

I would not consider myself a chaos sewer but somehow it never occurred to me to pre-pin bias tape lol. Also got a shake shack ad right after you mentioned them. I absolutely have loved this challenge thank you so much for running it!

It's genuinely really nice to see someone struggle as much as I do to accomplish even a small task, back pain and forced rest included. I'm inspired to make an attempt to accomplish something.

You are TOO funny!! I used to sew in my younger days, it was all bell bottoms and long midi vests.....alot of fabric!! loved to watch your process... very entertaining and fun. Keep it going girl.

God bless your disorganized self!!!! Oh it’s just the confidence I need to know I can do this.

I just love your pattern weights.

and YES I WANT the Enterprise fabric a whole lot.

This video was so much fun and I'm so sad i found it after so much time has passed because I would have lived to play along too! Also lived seeing the pattern sized up and would love more info on that.

I LOVEyour channel!!! You have inspired me to start sewing for myself again. I love ( small letters but same enthusiasm.) the Chaos Channel. I didn’t really want to do this pattern until I saw your creation. Ok. I’m STILL not sure I want to do this pattern, but I’m closer to wanting to do it. (Words are hard.). My daughter informed me this morning that our brains are mushy in the morning, but get more firm as the day wears on. That was at 6:00am. It is now 1:02 pm. Still mushy.

It's always fun to see what's under your needle... and under the needles of all those whom you inspire and share with!

Loved this dress, youre fun to watch and learn from!

Your articulation is superb 😊

Love the Chaos sewing! I did this on my last two projects, one turned out fine and the other.... Well it needs adjustment. Your videos are informative, humourous and I love your style! Thank you for inspiring and cheering me up on a very wet and grey day!

This was fun! Even though it had its imperfections I thought it was really cute! Love the pattern!

I use that same bias tape for finishing quilts! It's... uh.... fine. It's not the worst I've used. It's got mystery fiber in it (poly). The seams are butt-glued to each other, but have survived multiple washings on both the quilt one kid and one dog have adopted as their own. It's more important that my geriatric moron of a dog has a cozy spot to sit under my sewing table than I have perfect binding, so it's... fine.

Did I mention you made me laugh? Repeatedly! Many thanks.😂

with my first draft attempt on this same pattern, I almost feel justified with the fit issues I'm also having that I need to fix. It looks great with your effort and I like the pattern of the fabric! The sparkly buttons are pretty cute! I did however decide to make my own bias tape. I will be making it for days

OMG, I never send comments (to shy). But I had to tell you I love you. Fun, funny, and informative

I love you! I’m having a back flare up too. From forking goat manure, and stacking hay bales. I like this dress pattern a lot. ...and I am so glad I have a heating pad.

Love people who can sew. Sure i can sew a straight line. I can even figure out a pattern i think (been years) admire you and your guts! 12 minutes in have to add played that in Orchestra in High School! I am 57.

Love the cups instead of pins. My Gramma used canned goods! She made all of her own clothes and most of mine.

I don't sew but can appreciate the patience and talent involved. Love the dress style. If I had this, I would wear it with a small wedge shoe or sandal. I'm short and feel uncomfortable in any dress wearing flats! Good job !

I Just Adore u & ur Sense of humor. I LOVE THE DRESS UR MAKING!!

Watching you make it was what I was looking forward to and you did not disappoint! I think I still have to title of slowest time of seven hours. Don't care, I finished it Of course now it's too cold to wear it. Love ya, Stephanie!

yours is the best one i have seen!! a single color, not a mish mosh of patterns/colors!!

Oh Lordy, perfect mug scene

You did great :) I call myself a Distracted Sewer, with all love. So refreshing to see you go to it in a similar manner! Also, at minute 7:12, hope there's not pens and coffee together, in the mug holding down your skirt pattern? Please consider a video abt how to sew and take care of your back, etc. too! Many of us sew with disabilities, and we can totally cheer each on to sew, be creative, and do it without hurting ourselves. Thanks and take care.

Well my goodness you're a busy lady! Through Sew Rena, I learned about this sewing challenge (though I won't be participating as I'm not set up for sewing quite yet) but I've bought vintage patterns from you over in FB!! Oh my gosh, it's like I'm meeting you in person, LOL! And you have a bad back! That's my story! I look forward to seeing your creations. Take care. 👍 And you're a Trekky, holy cow! (Sorry for the dissertation.)

Well, yours is the prettiest fabric choice ever. You look great in it ! I’ve decided though with my plus size me I better keep on sewing my ITY knit dresses in my standard t shirt style with 3/4 sleeves. I would never look good in the Walk-Away dress. I am done feeling guilty for not challenging myself with it!!

This is SO my process and I applaud your honesty. I tell people I design, I am not great at executing the design.

I effing love that black fabric! And I feel this video is therapeutic for sewists afraid to vent their frustration.

That ncc-1701 shirt is amazing!

Your sense of humor has me in stitches.😂

I made a dress from this pattern. It was one of my favorite dresses.

Those buttons are beautiful.

Hi Stephanie. I loved your video. Hope your back feels better. You asked for suggestions what we would like to see you do, and here is my request. Dismantle a favorite ready made dress, make a pattern adding pockets of course, and sew❤❤❤❤❤ a new dress in some delicious or a zany fabric. I've wanted to try it but I'm scared shi-less. But I know you can pull it off! Anyhow, you really rock!

Stephanie, your chaotic sewing methods and ongoing thoughts/narrative is exactly how I muddle through life. I'd use the term "spirit animal" but it's not PC, and I don't know what the right term should be. But you're that for me 😆

😂I absolutely love this dress ! I wish I knew how to sew as well as you do ! I love these vintage dresses ! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊🎈 😁

Thumbs up for the Star Trek fabric you’re wearing at the start! 🖖🏽

This was a great project, well done you. You flooded the YT with 'walkaway' videos. Can't even imagine how busy the Instagram must be. I like you're version of the dress, very pretty. And, yay, for voting. We just voted in our new city council. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

That looks like a lot of fun. Despite the fit issues, your dress looks lovely. Too bad my schedule is insanely busy. I would have loved to give it a shot. I have 8 pairs of slacks to hem before I can even think about sewing another dress for myself.

As always, you make me laugh... oh goddess of the eternal sewing chaos!! NEVER change!

I love your joy at sewing. I was taught to sew by my Grandmother who was a tailoress so everything was very precise and still is even today. Is it worth the extra time? Yes, because the shape, cut, and hang is so much better .... However, it does mean learning proper technique which can be very offputting.

One of my favorite dresses and I made it about 15 years ago and I'm blessed to have one of the original pattern

I found the fabric for this dress a few days ago. I am excite.