Your perseverance for this dress has been such an inspiration! You know I've been here from the beginning. I am truly floored by this dress. The linen colors, the popping rickrack, the poof on the shoulder, the volume of the balloon sleeve, the swish of this skirt, the color matching... I can't, Fatmata. I just can't. 🤯🤩🤩 A project of a lifetime!!!
Congratulations Fatmata! What a huge sewing accomplishment. This dress is indeed a pleasure project- no deadlines, no rush, no pressure just enjoying the process of creation and it shows. I was trying to remember all the milestones that happened since day 1- at least two international trips, sewing dresses for a wedding, being in a wedding, attending frocktails and drumroll please carrying and delivering a baby!! Thanks for having us along for the journey 🥰
Thank you so much, Vee! I mean when you put it like that, you make it seem like I’ve done so much 😅 lol it’s been such a ride these last few years and I am beyond grateful for everything you just listed and so much more, how blessed I feel!!! Thanks for bringing my attention to how wonderful it’s truly been and how many milestones I’ve had while making this dress, I hope the seams show it!
When you initially introduced this project I was in awe that you were going to attempt it. I remember making a comment that it was going to out do your efforts on a pair of patterned pants where you challenged yourself with the pattern matching and cutting. With THIS you were not just a problem solver, you have been a true motivator and inspiration. CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎉🎉
Wow, thank you, Rosemary! I remember when the patchwork, print placement trousers felt like a leap for me, and to have been able to tackle this felt so rewarded, as those trousers felt! Thank you so much for all the encouragement and for being here for the journey, I’m so glad I was able to share the completed dress with you!
This year in April my dance partner had a vision of us dancing in African wax print 25 yard skirts. These skirts are reminiscent of your Zimmerman skirt except the bottom tier is 25 yards long. The tier above it is 12.5 yards long . The tier above that is 6 yards long and the shortest tier is 3 yards. It is a beast to sew! The final skirt however is so pretty you almost forget you spent $100 on the fabric and a couple weeks sewing the tiers together. Congratulations on your Zimmerman dress!🎉❤
That is incredible! I cannot even imagine 25 yards of fabric being gathered, let alone the subsequent tiers. WOW!! What a vision and I’m sure the twirl factor during the dances were worth it. I’m sure no other gathered skirt or gathered sleeve will ever stump you after this mammoth task! What kind of dance was it, and how did you motivate yourself or encourage yourself to make it to the Finish line? Also, have you worn it again, or do you have plans to wear it again? Job well done!
🎉 Bravo, I admire your ability to stick to it and make this dress. After all the math for the tiers and gathering all that fabric, I would have given up and bought the dress. Yours is much better and made just for you.
Thank you! 😊 seriously, I couldn’t have asked for a better finish (well aside for pockets and maybe 2” shorter) so happy I persevered with this make, and it’s motivating me so much for other longer term projects ( hopefully no more two year ones lol)! Thank you!
Hello. Raising my hand 🙋🏾♀️ to show I have been with you for your entire Zimmerman dress journey. 🫶🏾 Love your determination; all your hardwork is evident in your beautiful dress.
Awww, thank you so much 🤗 what a journey it has been! Seriously, I don’t know how much longer this would’ve taken or if it would’ve made it to fruition without each of you cheering me on. I’m so proud of the effort and the finished garment, can’t wait to twirl around in this in the real world!
Thank you so much, Mary, I’m thrilled to have reached the end of this project. I feel that this dress will have a special place in my heart for a long time! So happy with the end result!
Hi, I have been here since the beginning. I started watching your channel shortly before. It is so nice to see you. finish this dress. It gives me such inspirations to stick to things that I am making.
Thank you so much! I’m so excited it’s complete! Yes, picking a project you love definitely will give you the motivation to revisit it time and time again as you take breaks from your big projects. Happy sewing!
Absolutely Stunning! ❤❤❤ This is a testament to patience with perseverance. You finished the garment when it was ready for completion, not when you were ready. Bravo! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much, Will, this project was certainly a test of many things, my patience was certainly one of them. I am so happy things came together as they did, and you’re right, it was really on its own time! Thank you so much!! Also, I’ll be headed to Bmore Frocktails, will you happen to be attending? It was so fun to see you pop up in other vlogs at The ATL Frocktails I believe. I hope you’re having a great spring/summer!
I started when the skirt was already made. You wore it while traveling. I loved it as a skirt. It’s absolutely gorgeous as a finished dress. Unbelievably beautiful
Oh thank you! You stumbled on this journey at a great time. That trip was the tail end of a really rough time for me, so having the health, strength and energy to go away and to have such great memories-makes was such a highlight. I’m so glad you’ve been able to see me through to this stage! Here’s to more awesome makes 🤗
Drum roll, please!!! I have been waiting to see this dress! I love ❤ it! Not only is it beautiful but you look fabulous wearing it. You persevered. This was a slow sew but every moment was worth the effort and time spent on this masterpiece! I love how you challenge your sewing skills! Kudos to you sis!
Thank you so much, Patricia! This one was certainly one for the books, out of the Pinterest grid and into my wardrobe and I’m so thrilled I thought to document the journey, which turned out to be much more than I expected. Thank you for the constant encouragement and positivity, seriously this community pushed me through and brought me back to this project multiple times! Here’s to more ambitious masterpiece level makes (and the necessary makes too) ❤️
Oh thank you! I do feel like it was worth it in the end, such a fun project to return to time and time again, looking forward to my next long term project!
I am feeling so inspired right now. Your dress is fabulous! I love it😊. All of your garments are beautiful & they all show your love for doing it right. This dress shows your love & compassion for your sewing gift! Beautiful ❤
Thanks so much Donna, that is so kind😊 I was truly inspired by this project, and I’m glad to have had something worthwhile that called me back Tina and time again! These special garments make me really grateful for our craft! Thanks so much for such a lovely comment!
Thank you so much, Hanifah! I’m so happy that it’s finally completed and that all the colors and fabrics worked out the way they did! Such a passion project!
Yay! Thank you, Shellie. No matter when you arrived, I am so HAPPY you stuck with me and that we get to celebrate the completion of this project together!! I hope you have a great creative win also!
Congratulations for persevering, here from the beginning and here at the beautiful end. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby too. Celebrate good times ❤❤❤.
First time I have seein a video offered by you. It was a delight to see the results of your two projects, both your baby and your dress are lovely and delightful. Thank you for sharing.
Awww Thank you so much!😊 welcome to the channel! Both this dress and baby boy had its ups and downs and I am so grateful for the safe delivery and the creative execution of both! I hope you enjoy the other creative projects on the channel and more to come 🤗
Thank you so much, Evette! I really appreciate it, this was a fun challenge, and I’m so happy to have had a project that was so exciting that I enjoyed coming back to it time and time again!
Thank you Tish! This was such a labor of love, I’m excited to be able to share the final result with you! I’m looking forward to swishing around in this dress!
This is such a wonderful creation, Fatmata ! I love everything about it, perhaps most of all watching you give yourself grace to put it away for a while, meaning each section has been completed with such thought. What a celebration of colour and fabric and detail! 😍
Thank you so much, Deb! I couldn’t agree more! I think had I been tempted to complete this in a rushed manner, I may have compromised on many things- including the finished, and some creative decisions- but taking this slowly, meant I could really take care with each step, and I’m so happy I did. So happy to have your support through this project, we did it!
Hello! I have been here from the beginning, and I must say she turned out gorgeous! That took so much work and you did such a beautiful job. I have been unable to sew anything for almost a year, due to some strange fear of messing up (I am an advanced knitter and a beginner sewist). Your videos inspire me to keep trying! I love how elegant and classic all of your looks are while still being modest. You are an inspiration!
Thank you so much, Michelle, that means so much to me! I have to say that being optimistic in my sewing has come because I’ve embraced that this is a problem solving adventure for me most of the time, I have had so many mess ups, big, small, avoidable, and bizarre lol finding out how to come back from those setbacks has been an oddly satisfying journey and encourages me to try. I wish you the best of luck in your sewing journey and I hope you go for it and see something you really enjoy!
The dress is gorgeous! Congratulations on the accomplishment of completing it. I have been here through about half of the process. It's amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much, Glenda! It certainly felt like a huge accomplishment when I sewed on those buttons at the end! It’s been a pleasure to share this process because I really wanted to show how long some labor of love projects can take.
I have been here since the beginning, and loved the dress so much that I pinned it for myself! When this popped up in my feed the excitement was real! I can't believe that you have a whole new baby! Yes, it's been that long 😅Congratulations!
Aww thank you so much!! lol someone commented that I had a baby quicker than I made this dress, and that made me laugh out loud!! How true! So happy to have been able to share this journey with you, and I’m happy we get to celebrate its debut twirl together! Thank you!
Been here from the beginning. I remember thinking a few times did she forget about the dress a few times? I didn't think it would take two years to complete. But, I was here for the journey. I'm happy you pushed thru the dress is absolutely phenomenal. It's truly a work of art
Aww thank you so much! I couldn’t have imagined I’d still be working on this dress in 2024, I think the sheer motivation to finish this comes from how beautiful this dress is, and my desire to use up these linen fabrics! So happy to have persevered. I hope you tackle some of your long standing projects with joy as well
Thank you so much! I did try to mimic the colors to the best I could, but I love how my slightly deeper colors on some of the tiers are more ME! Really happy and proud of this one. Thanks for watching!
First time here tuning in! I thoroughly enjoyed your video and the drive to finish what could have been a UFO..but ended up being a HUGE win! You killed this dress from top to bottom...KUDDOS! Such an inspiration!!! Thank you and you have a new viewer!!
Aww thank you so much Ruqayyah! I’m so excited you found this video❤️ talk about a possible UFO! I’ve had items sitting in the UFO pile that were only missing a hem, and others hat were cut out without even a single stitch, the fact that is project was put away and taken back out repeatedly is the testament to the idea that if you choose projects you’re truly excited about, you’re more likely to finish them. Needless to say, I REALLY wanted this dress lol. I hope you enjoy the couple years of creative sews on the channel!
Absolutely remember it, glad to be of some help at some time. I thank YOU, my dear, for the inspiration and resourcefulness, your dedication to the project. But really, girl, are you telling us there’s no pockets? No pockets? But it’s gorgeous, and carrying a bag isn’t that hard……..❤
You're the best! Hahha I remember you being there throughout the journey! Listen, I am as shocked and as hurt as you are about the pockets. As much as I unpicked and redid elements of this dress, I’m telling you, when I noticed the pockets should’ve gone on the blue tier, I was so ready to see this dress done, I couldn’t stomach undoing two tiers to figure out pockets at that point lol it’s a sad omission for sure. I’m so happy it’s done though, now onto our next long term project!
You're the best Estelle, and it’s been lovely to have your support and encouragement, for this project (and anything I’ve attempted) from the beginning!!so glad to share the finished garment with you!
Thank you for this sew along!!! I saw this dress a while ago, I purchased the fabric but never started the dress. thank-you for sharing your knowledge on making this dress. You have made this soooooooo much easier for me …. This dress will be written into my sewing rotation 😊btw. Your dress is gorgeous!!!
You are so welcome!are you making the McCalls dress? Or attempting the multi tiered Zimmermann dress! I’m cheering you on, and I hope the fabric& pattern match is everything that you’d hope it to be! Happy Sewing, and thank you for joining me on this journey!
Thank you so much, Isabel! Thanks for all the encouragement and for sticking with me through this journey! This dress in PR, would be absolutely perfect!
Thank you so much!! It tested me in all the right ways and I am so pleased with the finished garment!! It felt like such a win to stitch that last button on!
Woohoo, it's stunning and you are a genius! You know I've been here since the beginning and knew better than to ask for progress updates 😂😂 You made a baby quicker than this dress 😂 Both the dress and baby are gorgeous 😍 🎉
Thank you so much, Tanya!! Hahhaha omg I didn’t even think about that, but how true! I am so grateful for this slow sew project, it saw me through so many life stages, if only seams could speak! Thank you so much for your encouragement and I look forward to seeing your makes this summer and all you work wear items! What you did with the gingham large collar too and trousers was gorgeous!
Hello friend, Was it really two years? I Was there when you started this, and it’s feels like we made it, I feel so accomplished😂. Thank you for being such an inspiration so proud of you, well done.
Yes and yes WE did! Listen, where have the years gone, I am also amazed it’s been that long! I’m so grateful I get to share my creative journey here with you, the encouragement and positivity is beyond what I could’ve hoped for!
I remember when this dress was but a notion and now it’s completed and it’s ❤🎉❤beautiful on you. I’m inspired by you to make a tiered/quilt skirt and then attach a bodice. I’m hoping to use McCalls 8326 to get started.
Thank you so much for sticking with me, Kimberly! This was the project of the year for me (I’d be very impressed to see anything else challenge this one, but I’ll invite that). Thank you so much, so glad you like the finished dress as much as I do!
I hadn’t considered that, I think the linens may be stiffer than I’d like for a head wrap, or I’m afraid it may be overkill since the dress is A LOT lol it has been fun picking out hijab colors from one of the layers and pairing that with the dress. I have a great match for the burgundy that’s in the dress, and that had worked well with it also!
This year in April my dance partner had a vision of us dancing in African wax print 25 yard skirts. These skirts are reminiscent of your Zimmerman skirt except the bottom tier is 25 yards long. The tier above it is 12.5 yards long . The tier above that is 6 yards long and the shortest tier is 3 yards. It is a beast to sew! The final skirt however is so pretty you almost forget you spent $100 on the fabric and a couple weeks sewing the tiers together. Congratulations on your Zimmerman dress!🎉❤
Omg omg omg Betty, what?!? 25 yards of skirt? Wow that sounds like a magnificently swishy skirt! How does it feel wearing it, weight wise? And walking/dancing in it? The 10 yards felt like a trip hazard to me for climbing stairs, I can’t imagine 25 yds. The final effect and impact for dancing must be epic. The nice thing about a project like that is that it almost desensitized me from gathering (I’m not saying a like it) but I don’t dread it anymore lol, it’s just another part of the process and I take it on with less reservation now, how about you?
