You’re a Godsend! You don’t understand how helpful this was. I definitely semi ruined a dress by adding a slit after. Now I know how easy it is to add one properly and NEATLY.
Thank you so much for this video and for your channel. All this no nonsense, solid sewing knowledge. You pick right up where my Mor (Mama) left me. Following!
I knew I saw this a long while ago, but I couldn't remember where. I wasn't ready to tackle the skirt idea I had in my head. But now I am there and just about to panic searching all day. If my back wasn't hurting, I would have jumped up and down, danced, and whoop and hollered. Never mind the neighbors, I needed help and you saved my sanity because I wasn't sure anymore that I had not imagined this tutorial! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
This is best and easiest video I’ve seen for adding a split to a skirt that’s already done. Will definitely be doing this again! I’ve been making my first gown (and decided to go all out😅) and this video has been such a big help! 😊
Thank you so much for this video.Most of the videos online show the slit placement before construction, which is of no help to me, because my daughter's dress is already constructed. Now I can add a slit.Thank you soooo much
Thank you, Miss Carol! Your tutorial is fabulous! I couldn’t find a suitable pattern with a split and was afraid to try cutting one on my own. Your precise directions have given me the confidence to create the exact formal dress I imagined😊
Oh my word, you are fantastic!!! I feel like we could be friends! Discombobulated & crap, some of my frequently used words. I’m so glad I found this video while trying to help my daughter add a slit to something she just made. Subscribed!
ok first of all youre amazing because youre so easy to follow with the way you relay things. I wish I could hang out with you alllll day and learn stuff, ty for the help. now my client will be very happy!!!
@@carolssewingcorner Do you have any suggestions or a video on how to add a slit like this for a fully sequined dress with no seam? Would it be the same process?
THANK YOU! I've been trying to figure this out in my head all dang day with a dress I'm making that doesn't have a seam where I need my slit. This is pretty much what I came up with and now I know I was right! ❤❤❤
Got it... gonna cut many of my long dresses that I have had for years to shorter dresses, put a small split on the sides and where the dress with leggings for skating. I think this method will work just fine. Thank you !!!!
I'm just going to keep singing myself Ms. Carol's song: "You can do it, you can do it. All my prom dress women". I feel seen, and like there is an anthem for all the seamstresses out there! Thanks for the great video!
I sat here for ages trying to think of something clever to say. That took way too long so, i would like to tell you this : I bought this nasty duster coat and your tutorial gave me enough confidence to not only cut into, and modify a ready made piece but now, I have turned it into something I will actually wear. Thank so so much! Youre a star :)
I can tell this is what I’m going to need. I’ve got a full circle skirt I managed to cut in one full piece from a nice bedsheet from goodwill and I want to make that waistline something I can get in and out of with a slit tie waist band kinda thing 💖 Thank you for this~ 💖
Awesome Yess you are such a blessing thank you sister gonna watch this a few more time’s probably 20X 😂 I want to add a little split to a dress I just made! Thanks for sharing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁🥰
OMG... I cut my split... then thought dont know what to do now. So i searched and found you. You are amazing. I am going to use this method all the time. Its so much neater and easy... Thankyou... I even managed with having already cut the split ;)
HAHA! I did it before watching this. It was knit and turned out a bit wonky. Next time I will be able to do it right. Thank you! FYI, I really enjoy your presentation!
A shirt I’m going to be sewing will be a bit snug in my hip area so I was hoping to add splits on each side with no seam… so I appreciate this!!! Edit: I wanted to add that I love your personality! 😁
You are so hitting that statement…. Kinda sounds like me to my hubby after he has made a bunch of food , can you make some biscuits 😂 I’m so happy, I found you And would be double blessed Once I get one of my sewing sisters near me , thank you for your teaching, love ole kitty
You’re so funny and personable! Also thank you for the tips, I have a store bought skirt so no matching fabric but I’ll try it with a similar fabric that goes
You can visit your local fabric store or recycle an old piece of clothing for your fabric piece. Make sure the fabric is the same as skirt. If the skirt is stretch, your added piece should stretch as well. Let your fingers do the talking when you compare fabrics. Touch and stretch! Go with your gut.
You're a genius! Lol I was about to do some crazy business cutting first then struggling to hem Follow up question though, I have a dress that's a stretchy lighter fabric - but no extra fabric for the rectangle. Options... I have a non-stretchy but light uh kinda taffeta fabric? Or a thicker but stretchy fabric. Do you have thoughts on which would work best? (Or option 3, I go to Joann's for whatever they have in stock that's closer to the dress fabric weight/stretchiness) I hate sewing stretchy fabric but I'm a monster who keeps telling myself it's fine lol
Use a fabric close to the skirt. If its stretch use stretch. Get yourself a stretch needle, increase the stitch length to 3. and you should be good to go!
Hi Carol, thanks for this video. I have a long black satin dress which has a separate inner black satin lining and I need to put in a front split (just like your video instruction). Do I follow the same process, but use the black satin lining as the backing fabric, stitch on the V, cut on centre line, turn it out and finish with a top stitch and iron?
Use the sane process, but i would baste the dress and lining together and treat them as one. Proceed with a separate piece of black fabric to complete the process. Use organza, batiste or silk organza to keep the alteration lightweight.
Made a mistake along with turning my jumpsuit into a dress or turning a trousers into a skirt.. could i use the same method you used or how do i do that same method to make the beautiful split or hoochy 😂 split. It looks so clean and nice once you've turned it the right way and top stitch each side.
Me too!!!😂 you're a lifesaver. No one else out here has a video explaining on adding a slit to a skirt once it's "finished"
Thanks! A first it is 😀. Glad this helped!
Thanks for this! I almost "Cut with a scissors and tried to hem it all around" but you saved me. 😂
Glad you found this video useful! Spread the word!!
Same!!
Me too! 🤣
SAME!!! So glad I’m seeing this now!
Thanks!
This is SO helpful and you’re hilarious, “I’m all discombobulated” cracked me up 🤣 thank you so much!
Thank you! Glad I could help!
You’re a Godsend! You don’t understand how helpful this was. I definitely semi ruined a dress by adding a slit after. Now I know how easy it is to add one properly and NEATLY.
Aww🥰 Thank you and Im glad this helped!!
Thank you so much for this video and for your channel. All this no nonsense, solid sewing knowledge.
You pick right up where my Mor (Mama) left me.
Following!
Thanks for the follow! Enjoy!!
You are a blast to watch. You were fun and informative!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I knew I saw this a long while ago, but I couldn't remember where. I wasn't ready to tackle the skirt idea I had in my head.
But now I am there and just about to panic searching all day. If my back wasn't hurting, I would have jumped up and down, danced, and whoop and hollered. Never mind the neighbors, I needed help and you saved my sanity because I wasn't sure anymore that I had not imagined this tutorial!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
LoL!!! Subscribe to my channel or you can join my facebook group - same name- and Ill always be there! 😂
She reminds me of all my favorite teachers growing up! I'm so excited to start watching her vids to learn better sewing 🪡🧵
This is best and easiest video I’ve seen for adding a split to a skirt that’s already done. Will definitely be doing this again! I’ve been making my first gown (and decided to go all out😅) and this video has been such a big help! 😊
So glad it helped!!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video.Most of the videos online show the slit placement before construction, which is of no help to me, because my daughter's dress is already constructed. Now I can add a slit.Thank you soooo much
Glad this helped!!
Thank you, Miss Carol! Your tutorial is fabulous! I couldn’t find a suitable pattern with a split and was afraid to try cutting one on my own. Your precise directions have given me the confidence to create the exact formal dress I imagined😊
Awesome!!!
Great tip. I'm trying to put slips in the sides of a t-shirt. I'm sure this will work with a contrasting piece of fabric. Thx you
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much! I watched and learned and giggled!! You are so fun and I had to subscribe!
Oh my word, you are fantastic!!! I feel like we could be friends! Discombobulated & crap, some of my frequently used words. I’m so glad I found this video while trying to help my daughter add a slit to something she just made. Subscribed!
Thank you❣️
ok first of all youre amazing because youre so easy to follow with the way you relay things. I wish I could hang out with you alllll day and learn stuff, ty for the help. now my client will be very happy!!!
Joy! Join my facebook group and hang out with me Tuesday nights on Zoom! We are doing a jumpsuit sew along! Same name. Thanks!!!!
Explained it so well. Thank you. I didn't feel confident doing this before watching your video. Now I know I can do it, simple.
Glad I could help out! Thanks for visiting!
Thank you for the tip!!! Working on my daughter’s prom dress and it needs to be PERFECT!!! You helped me big time👍👍👍
Thanks so much!! Glad this was a help! She’ll be beautiful!
@@carolssewingcorner Do you have any suggestions or a video on how to add a slit like this for a fully sequined dress with no seam? Would it be the same process?
@sheilaturner3515 same instructions just make sure you clear the sequin out of the seam allowance you create. Happy sewing😁
@@carolssewingcorner thanks. That’s what I figured. Guess what my daughter & I will be doing…. 😊
THANK YOU!
I've been trying to figure this out in my head all dang day with a dress I'm making that doesn't have a seam where I need my slit. This is pretty much what I came up with and now I know I was right! ❤❤❤
Glad you were on the right track! 🙌
Thank you so much for this! So knowledgeable and clear!
You’re welcome!
Got it... gonna cut many of my long dresses that I have had for years to shorter dresses, put a small split on the sides and where the dress with leggings for skating. I think this method will work just fine. Thank you !!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you! Love your shirt and your personality!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it❣️
I'm just going to keep singing myself Ms. Carol's song: "You can do it, you can do it. All my prom dress women". I feel seen, and like there is an anthem for all the seamstresses out there! Thanks for the great video!
You are welcome and You Can Do It!!
I sat here for ages trying to think of something clever to say. That took way too long so, i would like to tell you this : I bought this nasty duster coat and your tutorial gave me enough confidence to not only cut into, and modify a ready made piece but now, I have turned it into something I will actually wear. Thank so so much! Youre a star :)
Awww! thank you and enjoy your coat!! Glad I could help!
I can tell this is what I’m going to need. I’ve got a full circle skirt I managed to cut in one full piece from a nice bedsheet from goodwill and I want to make that waistline something I can get in and out of with a slit tie waist band kinda thing 💖 Thank you for this~ 💖
Sounds pretty! Good luck to you! Enjoy wearing it!!!
such an informative and fun tutorial, thank you for sharing!!
You are so welcome!! Thanks for watching!!
Brilliant... thanks.... newbie sew person here... will be watching all your vids!
Great!! You can join my FB group too! We have a good time there! Glad I could help!
You are a lifesaver….thank You
Glad I could help out!!
Thank you. Yes my skirt was already made. Your demo really help me.
Thanks for watching!!
You are awesome!!! Thank you so much for this!!!! I love your teaching style ❤
Thanks Sharon! You can follow me on facebook or tictok I give lots of tips.
Love ur teaching style Mami
Thank you so much😂
Awesome Yess you are such a blessing thank you sister gonna watch this a few more time’s probably 20X 😂 I want to add a little split to a dress I just made! Thanks for sharing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁🥰
Thanks Lorla! Glad it was helpful!
OMG... I cut my split... then thought dont know what to do now. So i searched and found you. You are amazing. I am going to use this method all the time. Its so much neater and easy... Thankyou... I even managed with having already cut the split ;)
So glad I could help! Wear it well!
thank you, that was helpful AND entertaining. x
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Ms. Carol! Was looking for this tutorial! You so funny!
Glad you found it Ms. Jacki🥰
Brilliant demo.. thanks for your great tutorial. You did explain it well.
Thanks Alexa!
I loooove you! Thanks for this tutorial! ❤️😘
😂😂you’re welcome!
Great Explanation!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much❣️
I just love you! Thank you for being so direct and real!
😂Thanks! Join my FB group. There is more where that came from! Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for explaining this so well. Loved listening to you because you made it so easy to know what was going on!
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!!
Thank you Ms Carol! Super helpful and entertaining!
Glad I could help!
this might be the best video I've seen in my life. thank you!!!!!!
😂i’m flattered! Thanks!
Great technique that I will definitely use and you are so much fun. Subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
HAHA! I did it before watching this. It was knit and turned out a bit wonky. Next time I will be able to do it right. Thank you! FYI, I really enjoy your presentation!
its here for you next time!! Thanks❣️
Ms Carol is straight to the point and funny! I love it, just subscribed
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
thanks,now I don't have to waste money buying another pattern ,i'l just use your'e method,love your'e personality your'e so funny !
Thanks! Glad I could help!!
A shirt I’m going to be sewing will be a bit snug in my hip area so I was hoping to add splits on each side with no seam… so I appreciate this!!!
Edit: I wanted to add that I love your personality! 😁
This should work for you!
@@carolssewingcorner thank you! ❤️
I was definitely about to cut it and hem all the way around. I got it lol
Love it..how many times i cut slits n it gives me a headache 🤦♀️...thank you so much for sharing..💜
Glad it helped!!!!
So helpful!! Amazing--thank you so much. I think I'll go straight up hootchie
😂😂
Youve explained this so well!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!! Hope it helped!
Loved the video! Thank you! I have to do this to a long skirt on a traditional Asian skirt for a karate tournament!
Glas I could help!
Thank you!! Best tutorial ive seen!
Glad you enjoyed it❣️💃🏾
Thank you!!! Properly explained! Also love your sense of humor 💓😂🌼
Thaks so much!😂 Glad I could help out!
So happy you posted this... thank you
So glad you watched!
oh my goodness, THANK YOU! I have looked everywhere for a good tutorial on this, FINALLY found you!
Glad it helped!!
just what i was looking for...thanks!
Glad I could help!
Fantastic work
Thank you!
You just saved me from going in and cutting blind, thank you so much! ❤❤❤
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Thank you so much! You schooled me and I really enjoyed your personality :)
You are so welcome!🥰
This is exactly what I needed! And your explanations are fantastic. Thank you!
Glad it helped!!!
You are a FREAKING GENIUS! Thank you, for such an helpful tutorial for this nube.
No problem
This is exactly the instruction I was looking for! I love your personality! If we lived in the same town, you’d certainly be my BFF
Lol!!! Thanks! Glad I could help!
You are so hitting that statement…. Kinda sounds like me to my hubby after he has made a bunch of food , can you make some biscuits 😂
I’m so happy, I found you
And would be double blessed
Once I get one of my sewing sisters near me , thank you for your teaching, love ole kitty
We are all over the place!😂 Thanks for watching!
This deserves all of the views
Lol! Its my most popular video😂
Thank you so much, my granddaughter will be so happy with her skirt. I was stumped before I saw your video.
Thanks Linda! Glad this helped!!
This is perfect for what my friend wants to do for her prom dress! Thank you
Wonferful! Glad it helped!!
Love it. Funny and straight to the point.
Thanks! Glad I could help!!
You’re so funny and personable! Also thank you for the tips, I have a store bought skirt so no matching fabric but I’ll try it with a similar fabric that goes
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!!
You are welcome!
😂 Thanks for the help and laughs! ❤
Glad you enjoyed the video!😂
I should have looked this up before making a mess of my skirt 😭 I think I can still make this work though!
You got this!!!
Thank you so much !!!!! I needed this today ! And it’s so easy to understand. Because I was just about to do what you said don’t do
Glad I could help! Dontchu do it!😂
was looking for a solution for a last min split and this is exactly the tutorial I was looking for, Thanks a million :D
Glad I could help!
Omg. Game changer. Thanks very much😃😃
I love my prom dress but the only thing it didn't have was a slit. You saved me and thank you!!!
Glad I could help!
SOOO greatful for this!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for the wonderful instructions!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!
😀😀 i love your character! And thanks for the tips!
You are welcome!! Glad I could help!!!
Love this lady so wonderful already❤❤
Thanks!!!
Hey Queen. Nice video. I needed to see this. Thanks 💜💜💜
Thank you Queen🥰 Glad I could help!
OH MY !!!! YOU ARE BRILLIANT
THANK YOU
You are welcome!😂
This is such a good video!!! Thank you so much!! I haven’t been able to find any other video that explains this process so clearly. Ty ty ty ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks!! Glad I could help out!!!!
You saved my life(and my dress) I love you thank you❤😭
You’re welcome!😂
This is AWESOME!! Thank you for the tip! 🥰
Glad it helped!
Wowwwww I did the cut and hem all around already but I'm about to fix it. God bless u maan
😂 Get ta work!
I am going in ✂️. Wish me luck.
Great video.
😂😂 you got this!
What if you don't have a matching fabric or it's a stretchy maxi skirt...? I'm trying to add a slit into an already finished skirt that I bought
You can visit your local fabric store or recycle an old piece of clothing for your fabric piece. Make sure the fabric is the same as skirt. If the skirt is stretch, your added piece should stretch as well. Let your fingers do the talking when you compare fabrics. Touch and stretch! Go with your gut.
Thank you !! You made this seem really easy. Can I use a different fabric for the back rectangle without it showing too much?
Yes. Just make sure the color is similar as the skirt to prevent show thru! Glad I could help!
You're a genius! Lol I was about to do some crazy business cutting first then struggling to hem
Follow up question though, I have a dress that's a stretchy lighter fabric - but no extra fabric for the rectangle. Options... I have a non-stretchy but light uh kinda taffeta fabric? Or a thicker but stretchy fabric. Do you have thoughts on which would work best?
(Or option 3, I go to Joann's for whatever they have in stock that's closer to the dress fabric weight/stretchiness) I hate sewing stretchy fabric but I'm a monster who keeps telling myself it's fine lol
Use a fabric close to the skirt. If its stretch use stretch. Get yourself a stretch needle, increase the stitch length to 3. and you should be good to go!
THANK YOU!! This is a godsend!
Thanks❣️
Following this woman to the end of the earth
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omg you are awesome, subscribed and love your channel :)
Thanks for subbing!
Very helpful and fun. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!
I did get it!!! Thank you!
Awesome!!!
This is amazing, thank you for the help. My problem is that I don't have a matching piece hahaha
No worries! Get to the store😂
Thank you!
Glad I could help out!
i love this woman
😂😂😂
Thank you soooo much for this! Entertaining and educational 😅
Glad you enjoyed and that I could help!
Hi Carol, thanks for this video. I have a long black satin dress which has a separate inner black satin lining and I need to put in a front split (just like your video instruction). Do I follow the same process, but use the black satin lining as the backing fabric, stitch on the V, cut on centre line, turn it out and finish with a top stitch and iron?
Use the sane process, but i would baste the dress and lining together and treat them as one. Proceed with a separate piece of black fabric to complete the process. Use organza, batiste or silk organza to keep the alteration lightweight.
You are amazing, that is awesome 💖😊
Thanks! Glad I could be of help!
Made a mistake along with turning my jumpsuit into a dress or turning a trousers into a skirt.. could i use the same method you used or how do i do that same method to make the beautiful split or hoochy 😂 split. It looks so clean and nice once you've turned it the right way and top stitch each side.
Yes you can use thus method😁
I have been saved. Thanks Mama 🥰
😂😂😂 you’re welcome!!