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Making a Gunne Sax Dress from Scratch // Draft, Sew, Twirl

Jun 15, 2026 · 47.2K views

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DescriptionI started with the most late Victorian leaning choice of course, naturally. Nothing says ready for summer like a high necked long sleeve midi dress in all black after all! Make this Gunne Sa style pattern up in a liberty print with ivory accents and you'll have the full prairie cottage feel in no time! Meanwhile I am pMore
I started with the most late Victorian leaning choice of course, naturally. Nothing says ready for summer like a high necked long sleeve midi dress in all black after all! Make this Gunne Sa style pattern up in a liberty print with ivory accents and you'll have the full prairie cottage feel in no time! Meanwhile I am psyched it's supposed to be cool enough today I can finally go for another walk in my local cemetery...I come upon my Mortica devotion quite honestly okay? Cotton voile at fabric wholesale direct: https://fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/cotton-voile-fabric The dress I based this pattern on (they're for sale if you want them): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1339104671/70s-gunne-sax-chocolate-brown-floral? https://www.etsy.com/listing/4377919675/gunne-sax-prairie-dress-70s-brown-ditsy? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1668832528/vintage-70s-gunne-sax-brown-calico? Blog post for shirt cuff plackets: https://off-the-cuff-shirtmaking.blogspot.com/2014/01/tutorial-shirt-sleeve-placket.html Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional p

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