I do this as all the time but with thrift store clothes! I learned new ways to make pockets! Just a few hints with sewing certain fabrics. I once remade a long sleeved high neck tshirt by lowering the neckline and shortening to elbow length sleeves. I also have a fairly large mom tummy from big babies so I often put V insets at sides of my tops so used the left over sleeve material to do that. It was a rib knit like your skirt material. It would not hem at all no matter how I tried it kept stretching out. Then I saw it was rolling to the right side of fabric easily. The pattern was printed on front and dark but the back was barely showing the print looking almost white. So I rolled it to the front once, did a tiny narrow zig zag over the edges and it looked great. Even the U neckline worked well doing that. With other knits I give up and do a lettuce edge. Sometimes with very soft unstable knit I will cut a sturdy tshirt lengthwise, not on bias, or crosswise to use as if it was hemming lace. And I have used lace to hem too. Sometimes I use contrast lace to make my V insets then cover the sleeve edges as a cuff. For a lot of my casual tshirts I remodel I use the lettuce edge on most of the cut edges! It just is really hard to cross hem tshirt material! I also do empire line a lot for adding a skirt but some of that is dictated by what skirt material im adding. I don't want it to be gathered too much. Oh.....I always make an elastic casing. I never sew my elastic in 50 years to my top material. I estimate an inch and a half for seams and do either one inch above my waist or at empire line. I insert the elastic then fit to myself the way I like it. All material gathers up differently. I love these crop shirts you chose though. I saw Jack Skellyton tshirts in the store for Halloween coming up... from the cartoon movie. I may go back and make a tshirt dress from that one!!
I have thought about making a few game day dresses. I love that you upcycle from the thrift store. 💕 I appreciate you tip about the fabric. I have run into that type of cantankerous knit too. Your solution was inspired! Thanks for sharing. I am sure it will help someone who finds their lovely knit is really an unruly animal.
I love the one with the green because it hangs so nice. I think it looks great without the belt. Thank you for your tutorial. I leaned some things I didn’t know. I’ve been sewing for about 50 years.
I personally think with your shape, a empire waist would look better.......it would bring up the skirt portion higher on your body and flow better. I love making these type dresses.
I do wear a lot of Empire waisted things! I have a pile of things that need tweaking, and these are on that pile. Specifically for the waistline. Good eye!
Everyone prefers the green! 💚 I like the shirt better on that one too. I can't believe I found a knit so close in color. The other looks almost like a dirndl with the belt 😅
@@reneemorgan9320 Hi Renee! Thank you so much! I have heard so much about that pattern. I decided to go ahead and try it! I love Love Notions patterns because of the full bust option. I made a muslin yesterday and I really like it. I showed a picture of it in my Friday Sews video that will be up ay 6:30am today. You are welcome to stop by and see it. Have a blessed weekend, and happy sewing!🧵
I love both. I haven’t done anything like this before. My sister wants me to help her join a tank top to the bottom of a dress. That is what I was looking for help with
They both look super cute even without a belt. During hot weather I'd throw the belt out the window 😂. Thanks for reminding me of this great upcycling option. I have tees that I've kind of gotten bored with but this can give them new life.😊
Thank you! I agree about the hot weather. I go for flowy and nonrestrictive for most of the summer here in Oklahoma. It gets HOT! If you decide on a t-shirt remake I would like to hear about it. Happy sewing! 🧵
I’m a gingham manic, that one is going to be so cute. I also love green so I’m loving these ideas. Oh my gosh when you said about the holes in the t shirts at the belly, I just about fainted. That happened to me and I thought I was the only one. Now I’ll make dresses.
Well.... I like the concept and I appreciate the tips for construction. I'm not liking hello kitty on an adult. It looks like a pajama top to me. Just a different point of view. I think I will give it a go and make a dress like this. Thank you!
I have been thinking about finding some old concert T's for an upcycle. I have the lemon, and stiped versions too. There are so many things you can do with an old favorite T! Please check back in if you decide to make one. I would like to hear about it.
Looks fantastic! I'd love a whole wardrobe of these dresses. This is probably a stupid question but i need to know. Do you sew with an overlocker? I'm really a beginner like totally a beginner
I do use an overlock machine but it isn't a necessity. A sewing machine with a zig zag option is the place to start. if you love sewing and want to dive deep, then start looking at overlocks. (Just my opinion as a long time sewing teacher)
I do this as all the time but with thrift store clothes! I learned new ways to make pockets! Just a few hints with sewing certain fabrics. I once remade a long sleeved high neck tshirt by lowering the neckline and shortening to elbow length sleeves. I also have a fairly large mom tummy from big babies so I often put V insets at sides of my tops so used the left over sleeve material to do that. It was a rib knit like your skirt material. It would not hem at all no matter how I tried it kept stretching out. Then I saw it was rolling to the right side of fabric easily. The pattern was printed on front and dark but the back was barely showing the print looking almost white. So I rolled it to the front once, did a tiny narrow zig zag over the edges and it looked great. Even the U neckline worked well doing that. With other knits I give up and do a lettuce edge. Sometimes with very soft unstable knit I will cut a sturdy tshirt lengthwise, not on bias, or crosswise to use as if it was hemming lace. And I have used lace to hem too. Sometimes I use contrast lace to make my V insets then cover the sleeve edges as a cuff. For a lot of my casual tshirts I remodel I use the lettuce edge on most of the cut edges! It just is really hard to cross hem tshirt material! I also do empire line a lot for adding a skirt but some of that is dictated by what skirt material im adding. I don't want it to be gathered too much. Oh.....I always make an elastic casing. I never sew my elastic in 50 years to my top material. I estimate an inch and a half for seams and do either one inch above my waist or at empire line. I insert the elastic then fit to myself the way I like it. All material gathers up differently. I love these crop shirts you chose though. I saw Jack Skellyton tshirts in the store for Halloween coming up... from the cartoon movie. I may go back and make a tshirt dress from that one!!
I have thought about making a few game day dresses. I love that you upcycle from the thrift store. 💕 I appreciate you tip about the fabric. I have run into that type of cantankerous knit too. Your solution was inspired! Thanks for sharing. I am sure it will help someone who finds their lovely knit is really an unruly animal.
I love the one with the green because it hangs so nice. I think it looks great without the belt. Thank you for your tutorial. I leaned some things I didn’t know. I’ve been sewing for about 50 years.
The green is the winner in the comments! I am always learning something new with sewing. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. 🧵
Wow! I
learned so many great tips in this video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful!
I personally think with your shape, a empire waist would look better.......it would bring up the skirt portion higher on your body and flow better. I love making these type dresses.
I do wear a lot of Empire waisted things! I have a pile of things that need tweaking, and these are on that pile. Specifically for the waistline. Good eye!
Agreed although I did like the green one
I love the green one as it blends and hangs better than the other one. I think the green one is actually quite slimming making you look taller. ❤❤❤
Agree! The woven skirt adds more width to her figure.
Everyone prefers the green! 💚 I like the shirt better on that one too. I can't believe I found a knit so close in color. The other looks almost like a dirndl with the belt 😅
@@stacyrobbins yes an absolute match I agree💚 well done Stacy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m going to try to make one for my daughter-in-law.
Wonderful! Check back and let me know how it goes.
Hi Stacy, I'm listening to you as I'm taping my Rhapsody blouse together.
You're such a great teacher.❤
That's such a good pattern!
@@reneemorgan9320 Hi Renee! Thank you so much! I have heard so much about that pattern. I decided to go ahead and try it! I love Love Notions patterns because of the full bust option. I made a muslin yesterday and I really like it. I showed a picture of it in my Friday Sews video that will be up ay 6:30am today. You are welcome to stop by and see it. Have a blessed weekend, and happy sewing!🧵
Ooh, another pattern to look up! Thank you, and happy sewing!
Never would have thought of this. It's a great idea!! Thank you!!
YAY! Please let me know if you make one. I have a similar video for making one for kids. Happy sewing!
I love the second one! The skirt drapes so nicely and it’s very flattering!
Thank you! 💚The green is the winner in the comments!
I love both. I haven’t done anything like this before. My sister wants me to help her join a tank top to the bottom of a dress. That is what I was looking for help with
Please check back back and let me know how your project with your sister goes.
They both look super cute even without a belt. During hot weather I'd throw the belt out the window 😂. Thanks for reminding me of this great upcycling option. I have tees that I've kind of gotten bored with but this can give them new life.😊
Thank you! I agree about the hot weather. I go for flowy and nonrestrictive for most of the summer here in Oklahoma. It gets HOT! If you decide on a t-shirt remake I would like to hear about it. Happy sewing! 🧵
I’m a gingham manic, that one is going to be so cute. I also love green so I’m loving these ideas. Oh my gosh when you said about the holes in the t shirts at the belly, I just about fainted. That happened to me and I thought I was the only one. Now I’ll make dresses.
The little belly holes are one of life's mysteries. 😅 I love gingham now too. I would love to hear about your shirt remakes when you do them. 🧵
So loved the green dress. Looked really nice on you.
Thank you so much! Green was the clear favorite in the comments. 💚
Clever & cute! 🙌🎊 Hadn’t seen anyone doing this that I recall anyway. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you!
I’ve planned to make a t-shirt dress for a long time. Thank you, you’ve inspired me. ❤😊
Please check back in and update on your project. I would love to hear about it! 🧵
I absolutely love these!!!! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. Can’t wait to do some for myself
I am glad you like the project! If you make your please update and tell me about it. I love to hear what others are making. Happy sewing!
I really like the video. Looking forward to making it. You hit all the points I needed to know. Thanks again.🎉
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. I would love to hear how your project goes. Happy sewing! 🧵
Love the green one! ❤️❤️
The green is getting all the votes! Thanks you! 💚
I like to look up both of them❤
Thank you, Zelda, you are always so kind.
Well.... I like the concept and I appreciate the tips for construction. I'm not liking hello kitty on an adult. It looks like a pajama top to me. Just a different point of view. I think I will give it a go and make a dress like this. Thank you!
I have been thinking about finding some old concert T's for an upcycle. I have the lemon, and stiped versions too. There are so many things you can do with an old favorite T! Please check back in if you decide to make one. I would like to hear about it.
Cute❤
Thank you!
Beautiful ❤
Thank you, Vani!
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Thank you!
Looks fantastic! I'd love a whole wardrobe of these dresses. This is probably a stupid question but i need to know. Do you sew with an overlocker? I'm really a beginner like totally a beginner
I do use an overlock machine but it isn't a necessity. A sewing machine with a zig zag option is the place to start. if you love sewing and want to dive deep, then start looking at overlocks. (Just my opinion as a long time sewing teacher)
Nice
Thank you!
Did you use cotton for the pockets?
I did! I often do use a woven for the pocket because it is nice a stable.
Do you like your Bernina? Is it too temperamental?
I love my Bernina! I still have my 30 year old one and it sews beautifully.
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Thank you!