Tip for Gathering Fabric: Instead of the method you used to gather the fabric, try this: Take waxed dental floss and zig-zag over the floss close to the raw edge of your fabric. Leave about 2 inches on each end to hold onto. Then gather the fabric by pushing it along the floss. It never breaks and you can really push on the fabric. I used to sew lots of dance costumes and found this trick to be flawless. Great video!
My younger brother just passed away from the virus in April. He was 51 and I kept a lot of his clothes. I was just going to make blankets from his t-shirts and button down shirts and now I can try to turn them into fashionable clothes that I can wear.... We will see I guess, but it gives me some ideas. Thank you ❤️💯
Thank you!! You have given me hope and allowed my imagination to grow !! We are talking about a 52 year old mum that loves fashion at a reasonable price !! 😘
That army dress was screaming Shania Twain vibes! My favorite was the sweater with awesome buttons I want to copy that immediately! Thanks for inspriation!!!!
omg this is the first positive comment about that!! everyone else is like "what are you doing!!? you're gonna break your needles!" haha that's how my grandma taught me and I've never had a problem
If you have a gathering foot that would work to create the ruffle for the shirt or use a zig zag stitch over dental floss. Pull the floss to create the gather.
Tips for the shirt. Instead of pulling your seams when you sew, put the longer piece on the bottom and the shorter on top. The excess will resorb almost by itself because of the motion of the feedogs.
A very good tip for best results is to also iron your fabrics before stitching too. It helps you line the pieces up better and you seams look more professional.
I'm a sewer. One thing one of my mentors taught me was buttons can make or break an outfit. My poor kids hated when I went shopping for buttons ~~ hours to find the "just right" fit"!
Hi there. I subscribed today and I emulated your green dress with a XXL shirt I got at a thrift store for a dollar. Thank you - I’m a beginner sewer and this really helped me a lot. Any thrift store alterations video that you can put together would be great - like altering lined blazers, larger dresses, shirts, etc would be awesome
I constantly change out the buttons on a piece that either I’ve thrifted or just want to upgrade the look. It makes such a difference and is the least expensive thing you can do.
It would be great if you could show the threading and sewing process in a contrast stitch (just for the video, finish with the color you actually use, but just so it is easier to see on camera). Love this video Orly 😘!
You're the best Orly. Everything you touch turn to gold... Words aren't enough to commended you on your craftsmanship. . I just love love your work.. 😘😘👏👏👏
Yeah I bought a blanket throw that thick cream knit and have large ball trimming the edges and use it as an oversize and comfy wrap. Because it was a large rectangle , I did not need to cut anything, just throw it over my shoulders.. I like there was a mixture of very easy DIY and those for ones that are comfortable with a sewing machine. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.
You’re so creative! Your adorable little girl looks so sad, though, starting at 11:33, like she’s wishing you would play with her instead of that sweater. 💔 😢 She’s so cute. I like how she’s all happy again, at the end of the vid, when mommy’s done and including her in the little modeling sesh 😊
Gurrrrrrl you betta take some basic clothes and make them oh so fab! I'm so inspired and empowered to find my inner designer and do a FIFTYlicious twirl in my DIYs. 🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾😍😍😍😍😍😍
@V Rostova this is exactly my past experience when I'm not pulling out the pins. It bends and it breaks the needle. It's kinda scary because you'll hear a noise from the machine. It is not healthy for the machine's life because it will ruin/damage the timing and the position of the needle. It might cause the machine not performing well and it might cause damage in the throat plate. When the throat plate is damaged because of scratches, it might cause the needle to break, upper thread to break while stitching, not catching the bobbin thread, skip stitches, etc.
The blanket one I did 2 years ago but I cut straight across the top making a poncho then pulling it over my head I can tuck the front into the back n pull the back towards the front belt it n I have a cozy fluffy dress for fall n winter so I’ll need to try that slit up the middle n stitch idea I like it a lot
What I love most is that I can still recreate your looks without needing a degree from FIT!! I don’t have a machine but not to worry I still can with a needle, thread , dental floss (for crying out loud), new buttons or fabric glue. Your a GENIUS!!
Four for the price of one! I really like the men’s oversized shirt refashion. Very clear instructions. Of course, I would wear it with leggings and shortie boots but that’s because it’s cold here.
I’ve been upcycling and selling my husbands old clothes online by restyling them for my female clients and they’ve been loving them as tee dresses shirt dresses and oversized looks!! Rolling sleeves/ adding lacy bralettes/ pretty belts & the right footwear helps even if you don’t sew ( like me) but just dress up pieces w chunky chains jewelry and cinch the menswear ! Thank you goddess orly for showing us the step by step guide if we do want to try slimming the volume. These are beautiful ideas!!! I’ve also swapped out knobs on dressers and kitchen hardware just like your cardigan idea!! I love all of these so much. Thanks for the happiness 💗⭐️💗⭐️💗⭐️
the cardi diy is fab, 'cos you have to have an eye for style to know what works and you transformed that cardi into a style piece. Great ideas you have. Everything looks great on you anyway : ) you are so good at alteration, remind me of my darling Mother who could transform anything....
16:10 I feel like a walking foot would help feed the fabric through at this point. But maybe that is the quilter in me. I love a walking foot. These are fun tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
You look like a model! And like Sandra Bullock! I've said this before but I love your hair. Comparing to your hair when it was just dark in previous videos to now, it looks trendy and makes you look younger...keep this look...it suits you❤️. I'm still trying going to find someone to do my hair right 🤦.
Perfect. I bought an ivory cardigan sweater the other day and it has buttons like yours started with. I don't love them -- they look cheaper than the rest of the sweater. I need to get a couple of things at JoAnn's later this week and will look for buttons, too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow they all turned out so cute, love the peplum short is super cute! I love how easy they are to do and don't take much time to do. Thanks for all these diy ideas 🙂❤💖💖💗💟
Love love what you did Orly. Your diy always looks amazing and a lot of times better then the original source. Clean and neatly done. Its a double p!measure when you get to the end and style it.my favourite part!:-
I'm totally making one of those blanket wraps just to wear around the house during quarantine. My family likes the house to be cold and I freeze constantly but couldn't figure out how to wear a blanket lol. I love them all!
That cardigan, with that nice thick yolk edge, would lend itself to some blingy embellishments like you've done on many other DIYs. I think that would be really pretty and an easy way to make a 'holiday' outfit when paired with a nice skirt or leggings. Got my creative ideas flowing now!
Ahhh- this is so good! I was literally checking out that throw earlier today and was like- NO.. i don’t need another fuzzy throw, BUUUT, maybe i need a new wrap!!🤔😃🤩. Pure gold, lady! Just stumbled across your 15 ways to wear the blanket scarf, then looked up your channel and found this! This is my first youtube comment EVER, and now I’m subscribing ❤️
OMG Oriely!seriously I got a robot floor vaccum last Xmas,paid a lil' less than 100$(on sale)BUT normally it's no more than like 120$.it MAY NOT,IDK,have all the things the 400$ one's have BUT it's EVERYTHING!I HATE floors..ANYWAY,BEEN watching you a few years.you rock!BEEN a"beginner sewist"for over a year😅I think I ALMOST get aggravated OR low confidence possibly therefore I rarely finish any projects..k again you rock girl😉😊
Tip for Gathering Fabric: Instead of the method you used to gather the fabric, try this: Take waxed dental floss and zig-zag over the floss close to the raw edge of your fabric. Leave about 2 inches on each end to hold onto. Then gather the fabric by pushing it along the floss. It never breaks and you can really push on the fabric. I used to sew lots of dance costumes and found this trick to be flawless. Great video!
Thanks for tip, I’m going try that!
Wow what a great hack!
My younger brother just passed away from the virus in April. He was 51 and I kept a lot of his clothes. I was just going to make blankets from his t-shirts and button down shirts and now I can try to turn them into fashionable clothes that I can wear.... We will see I guess, but it gives me some ideas. Thank you ❤️💯
My condolences
I am so sorry for your loss ❤️ and I think it will be a nice way to feel close to him to repurpose his things into things you can keep close to you
So sorry for your loss, prayers 🙏sent up for peace & comfort for you and your family through this sad time. Sending you much love God bless you all xx
My condolences to you and your family, may your love one RIP
Deepest condolences for your loss 💜
Thank you!! You have given me hope and allowed my imagination to grow !! We are talking about a 52 year old mum that loves fashion at a reasonable price !! 😘
That army dress was screaming Shania Twain vibes! My favorite was the sweater with awesome buttons I want to copy that immediately! Thanks for inspriation!!!!
You sew over pins!! YAAAY! Most machines are designed to, but people are scared to. Good job as always on your DIY fashions!!
omg this is the first positive comment about that!! everyone else is like "what are you doing!!? you're gonna break your needles!" haha that's how my grandma taught me and I've never had a problem
@@TheDIYDesignerof you break the needle, put in a new 1!!!
Yes! Been doing it for 50 years
If you have a gathering foot that would work to create the ruffle for the shirt or use a zig zag stitch over dental floss. Pull the floss to create the gather.
Tips for the shirt. Instead of pulling your seams when you sew, put the longer piece on the bottom and the shorter on top. The excess will resorb almost by itself because of the motion of the feedogs.
A very good tip for best results is to also iron your fabrics before stitching too. It helps you line the pieces up better and you seams look more professional.
oooh that's a great tip! thank you
I'm a sewer. One thing one of my mentors taught me was buttons can make or break an outfit. My poor kids hated when I went shopping for buttons ~~ hours to find the "just right" fit"!
i always love it when designers wear the clothes they make in their videos, you're one of them Orly
Hi there. I subscribed today and I emulated your green dress with a XXL shirt I got at a thrift store for a dollar. Thank you - I’m a beginner sewer and this really helped me a lot. Any thrift store alterations video that you can put together would be great - like altering lined blazers, larger dresses, shirts, etc would be awesome
I really love how she really use all the things she diy.
Those turned out so cute. I personally love refashioning old blankets or sheets into new stuff
I constantly change out the buttons on a piece that either I’ve thrifted or just want to upgrade the look. It makes such a difference and is the least expensive thing you can do.
Thats a great tip to sew the buttons thru the buttonholes if you don't need to open the cardi. It won't get pulled or slump.
as a collector of special buttons sometimes it's nice to use all different buttons, conversation starter😂
I love your projects because you do things the way I was taught from my mother and grandmother!!
It would be great if you could show the threading and sewing process in a contrast stitch (just for the video, finish with the color you actually use, but just so it is easier to see on camera). Love this video Orly 😘!
That leopard blanket cardigan is fire!!!
The military style makeover is so cool
Basic to badass cause YOU are a BADASS love your energy & enthusiasm 🥰
When your girls get to be teens,, they will have an awesome original wardrobe!!
Oh Orly, mother daughter cardigans. Sweet. Thanks
That last dress is awesome
You're the best Orly. Everything you touch turn to gold... Words aren't enough to commended you on your craftsmanship. . I just love love your work.. 😘😘👏👏👏
The shirtdress is absolutely AMAZING!!
I love when your videos are posted by my break at work!! Keep up the great ideas and entertainment!!
haha yes!!
You are the only one subscription I look forward it. I wake up and say it's Friday and Orly!
omg that's the nicest! thank you!
Hats off to you Orly for making modesty awesomely beautiful. This is more of what this generation needs. ❤❤❤
LOVE your creations. Just a tip: you can purchase a gathering foot for your sewing machine. Makes life so much easier 😊
omg I need that
@@TheDIYDesigner not sure what your machine is Walmart has them😂👍
AMAZING 🤩 Thank you - you’re brilliant and inspiring me to get sewing again!! 😃💖
Yeah I bought a blanket throw that thick cream knit and have large ball trimming the edges and use it as an oversize and comfy wrap. Because it was a large rectangle , I did not need to cut anything, just throw it over my shoulders.. I like there was a mixture of very easy DIY and those for ones that are comfortable with a sewing machine. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.
Hi. Hello. Howdy. As a suggection: You might want to suggest to wash the garment before changing the size. Thank you.
I love the belt you wore with the shirt dress!
You’re so creative! Your adorable little girl looks so sad, though, starting at 11:33, like she’s wishing you would play with her instead of that sweater. 💔 😢
She’s so cute. I like how she’s all happy again, at the end of the vid, when mommy’s done and including her in the little modeling sesh 😊
The shirt dress 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥
That button trick - 🤯🤯 I’ve never thought about doubling the thread when sewing on a button!
Gurrrrrrl you betta take some basic clothes and make them oh so fab! I'm so inspired and empowered to find my inner designer and do a FIFTYlicious twirl in my DIYs. 🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾😍😍😍😍😍😍
hahah I wanna see!!
Wow!!!what a good job you did to all pieces.
Love the simple button idea
That mini anxiety when you're stitching through the pins. Gurllll.. anyway, lovin the DIY's 💕💕😘😘
hahah I know it kills everyone. It's how my grandma taught me
Right!? I was like how is that possible... and not breaking the needle from the machine ... 😂
IKR....I tried that and it didn't work out that well.... 🤣🤣🤣
@V Rostova my machine is a singer
@V Rostova this is exactly my past experience when I'm not pulling out the pins. It bends and it breaks the needle. It's kinda scary because you'll hear a noise from the machine. It is not healthy for the machine's life because it will ruin/damage the timing and the position of the needle. It might cause the machine not performing well and it might cause damage in the throat plate. When the throat plate is damaged because of scratches, it might cause the needle to break, upper thread to break while stitching, not catching the bobbin thread, skip stitches, etc.
The blanket one I did 2 years ago but I cut straight across the top making a poncho then pulling it over my head I can tuck the front into the back n pull the back towards the front belt it n I have a cozy fluffy dress for fall n winter so I’ll need to try that slit up the middle n stitch idea I like it a lot
I love your videos! And this intro shirt is so beautiful! Always loooovvveeee your stuff!
What I love most is that I can still recreate your looks without needing a degree from FIT!! I don’t have a machine but not to worry I still can with a needle, thread , dental floss (for crying out loud), new buttons or fabric glue. Your a GENIUS!!
hahah this comment makes me soooo happy!!
I have this blanket and was considering using it as a lining for a denim jacket.
the mens green button down is my favorite!!
Four for the price of one! I really like the men’s oversized shirt refashion. Very clear instructions. Of course, I would wear it with leggings and shortie boots but that’s because it’s cold here.
I think my heart skipped a beat... sweeet giveaway! The peplum top is really my FAV!!!!
I’ve been upcycling and selling my husbands old clothes online by restyling them for my female clients and they’ve been loving them as tee dresses shirt dresses and oversized looks!! Rolling sleeves/ adding lacy bralettes/ pretty belts & the right footwear helps even if you don’t sew ( like me) but just dress up pieces w chunky chains jewelry and cinch the menswear ! Thank you goddess orly for showing us the step by step guide if we do want to try slimming the volume. These are beautiful ideas!!! I’ve also swapped out knobs on dressers and kitchen hardware just like your cardigan idea!! I love all of these so much. Thanks for the happiness 💗⭐️💗⭐️💗⭐️
love this!!
I’m not sure what’s my favorite, luv luv them all...
Love. Love the army shirt dress I will try this one. They all were great but tht army stole the DIY👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽❤😊
You make it look so easy! And you look great!
I like that song your using in the end.
You‘re a little model. My favorite part of mine. When you‘re modeling in the end.
what is that song?
So glad I found you! I love your channel! I haven’t created anything in awhile!!!!! You are encouraging me to create again! Thank you😃
So grateful for you and your creativity right now 💙💗💙💗
Thank you so much!
Wow such Great DIY’s Love them all, especially the green dress and white tee the flip is really seamless ❤️
You have such a beautiful home. Love the chandelier ✨️
I love to sew and create i just wish i was as savvy as you!!
the cardi diy is fab, 'cos you have to have an eye for style to know what works and you transformed that cardi into a style piece. Great ideas you have. Everything looks great on you anyway : ) you are so good at alteration, remind me of my darling Mother who could transform anything....
Its always a happy Friday when you post your amazing diy ♥ ❤ 🥳🥳🤠🌻🌞
Yay! Thank you!
The blanket flip was simply genius!
Love these! That shirt dress is 😍
Love it, I also love the pants with that furry stuff at the bottom, D.I.Y them please❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love the last one
16:10 I feel like a walking foot would help feed the fabric through at this point. But maybe that is the quilter in me. I love a walking foot. These are fun tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
U inspire ppl to think outside the box. Ur definitely "designer" 💯
I literally wait for your daughter to come in videos. She is so adorable. 🥰😘😍
They all look fantastic. I love the blanket back I need to re watch this closer to get full how to on that one... Oh and find a blanket 😂😂
Love them all but the utilitarian dress I’m OBSESSED with! ❤️
Love these! Gah! 😍😍😍 Also love that song during the modeling sesh! 🥰
You're brilliant and you've taught me to be creative and rediscover clothes in a new way. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for being so detailed with the instructions! Very easy to follow and I can actually do the DIYs!!!
I have just discovered your channel. You are an incredibly clever girl. Thanks so much!
I just love every one of your tips, you are one of the most creative designer ever! Thank you! 🙌
You look like a model! And like Sandra Bullock! I've said this before but I love your hair. Comparing to your hair when it was just dark in previous videos to now, it looks trendy and makes you look younger...keep this look...it suits you❤️. I'm still trying going to find someone to do my hair right 🤦.
Perfect. I bought an ivory cardigan sweater the other day and it has buttons like yours started with. I don't love them -- they look cheaper than the rest of the sweater. I need to get a couple of things at JoAnn's later this week and will look for buttons, too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, amazing. That khaki dress was worth the effort, love it 💚💚
Wow they all turned out so cute, love the peplum short is super cute! I love how easy they are to do and don't take much time to do. Thanks for all these diy ideas 🙂❤💖💖💗💟
Thanks so much! 😊
You are so talented! Great flips!
I think this is my favourite video of yours yet! That shirt dress is K I L L E R!!! 😘💚
I don’t know why some people dislike your videos , and I love your videos, they are great 👍❤️ love ❤️ love ❤️ love ❤️
hahah who knows!
Great job I am in love with what you made from that blanket I want to try that for myself!
Look forward to Fridays to see what things you have made, Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
Love love love and your little girl is so precious
Spectacular job, i especially love the blanket turn into a cape
too easy right!?
Right not even i could mess it up and i use to sew. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
You’re the sweetest! Just your intro was so a good feel! 😌
aw that makes me so happy!
You and your Diy's make my Fridays complete!
thank you so much for supporting them!
Omg that dress!!!
Love love what you did Orly. Your diy always looks amazing and a lot of times better then the original source. Clean and neatly done. Its a double p!measure when you get to the end and style it.my favourite part!:-
Thanks so much! 😊
I love this tee shirt turned into a peplum tee. I love a good peplum.@ The leopard is a huge yes🤍 I love change buttons or adding them for detail.
I just adore you and your fabulous ideas!!
I'm totally making one of those blanket wraps just to wear around the house during quarantine. My family likes the house to be cold and I freeze constantly but couldn't figure out how to wear a blanket lol. I love them all!
Knocked it out of the ballpark as usual! Great ideas! 💖
You are always so precise and clear with your instructions. I really appreciate that. Such cute ideas today. Love them all!
Thank you so much!
Bahahaha! I’m stoked I’m not the only one who says “B.T.Dubbs”
That cardigan, with that nice thick yolk edge, would lend itself to some blingy embellishments like you've done on many other DIYs. I think that would be really pretty and an easy way to make a 'holiday' outfit when paired with a nice skirt or leggings. Got my creative ideas flowing now!
totally! love that
Super cute! 🙌💖love them all🤩
Ahhh- this is so good! I was literally checking out that throw earlier today and was like- NO.. i don’t need another fuzzy throw, BUUUT, maybe i need a new wrap!!🤔😃🤩. Pure gold, lady! Just stumbled across your 15 ways to wear the blanket scarf, then looked up your channel and found this! This is my first youtube comment EVER, and now I’m subscribing ❤️
I'm so glad you found me!! xoxoxo
OMG Oriely!seriously I got a robot floor vaccum last Xmas,paid a lil' less than 100$(on sale)BUT normally it's no more than like 120$.it MAY NOT,IDK,have all the things the 400$ one's have BUT it's EVERYTHING!I HATE floors..ANYWAY,BEEN watching you a few years.you rock!BEEN a"beginner sewist"for over a year😅I think I ALMOST get aggravated OR low confidence possibly therefore I rarely finish any projects..k again you rock girl😉😊
OHH "NOISZ,BY ILIFE"the robot vaccum😉
They are all so cute! I wish I sewed but, sadly I don't. Thinking I could handle a couple of them.
Your blanket cardigan just gave me an idea to use a very similar blanket. It's going to be just big enough for a jacket I want for winter.
I love the twist twist twist method.. great pleats ❤️