I have a tip! Flip the measuring tape when deciding the length of the dress. The number will show right by your chest and it will be able to hang free, giving you a clear idea of where it will hit! :)
I made the dress!! It’s super pretty and I’m sooo happy about it. Thank you so much for the tutorial, it was very easy to follow even for a beginner! For my fellow beginners: absolutely try this tutorial out! It only took me two evenings to make it, so I think this could easily be made in one day. Also, using a patterned fabric is very forgiving if you don’t sew very straight lines, because the thread is less noticeable.
I am new to sewing and found this tutorial super easy to follow! So happy with how the dress has turned out. Definitely some room for improvement on my end, but for my first time making an item of clothing I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to wear it out and tell everyone I made it myself! Looking forward to following along with more tutorials from the Essentials Club!
Alright! I'll try doing this tomorrow morning! Aaah! So excited! Just finished assembling the materials. Hopefully it'll be pretty like yours! 🤎 You're a blessing for beginners like me! 😆 Edit: Done! Almost half day making it 😂 Got some help from my mom. But it's done! And pretty! Made mine from flour sacks hihi Thank you for your tutorial! 🤎🌼
Omg, yes! I love options 😍 And, i do try and hack things by myself, but honestly, i feel much better when you show us how to make options. Then the cutting is much less stressful 😂 Thank you and you look amazing in that slip 💖
I’ve been waiting for this tutorial foreverrrrr. I have a hard time filling instructions that are written and following videos are so much easier!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to wear this :)
I made my fist dress ever! I am so happy that I found your channel ✨ I felt in love with all of your style 🥰 have you ever thought about making a tutorial for a simple wedding dress? 🤩 that would be a dream 💫
I made this! It turned out great! The only problem was I sewed it a couple years ago when I was really depressed and not eating properly so now that I’m at a healthier weight, it’s a bit too tight haha but still! I came back to this vid because I wanted to make another one, it’s so fun and comfy :))
I love this channel! I study fashiondesign and in Germany is lockdown , can't go shopping. I need new clothes, this channel help me a lot in this time 💕
I need one! Gonna pick up some linen as soos as I have a chance! Also I adore the aesthetic shots in this video😍😍😍 the panning, the walking, the styling 🙌🙌🙌
This is amazing! I’m in the middle of this project, and just a little something to keep in mind. I wanted a rather wide neck cut, which looks great, but the straps are slipping off my shoulder a bit. It is still wearable, just something to consider. I’m sure I’m going to make it again, with a bit more narrow spacing of the straps. Thank you so much for the tutorial, this is my first dress and I love it so far! :)
I have a little tip for you, when sewing the side seams open up the facing and sew down the facing first , continuing onto the side seam. then flip the facing down. Super clean finish on under arm. Love the style, well done .
your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you for the amount of description you go into! makes it so much easier to understand what you're doing! as a plus size person i struggle to follow many tutorials as they don' use general measurement guides, so thank you!!
I have recently subscribed to your RUclips channel. Your tutorials are great. May I offer some suggestions? a. I notice that you don't do any pressing with an iron as you sew. I find that pressing every seam after sewing, (to include ironing the seam as flat and then ironing the seam open), really helps the fabric drape better, locks the stitches in place and also makes it easier putting the fabric pieces together as you construct the garment. This technique is why there are so many different pressing shapes used for sewing such as "Hams" and "sleeve boards". It is so much easier to sew a rolled hem if you press it in place first. b. When making any type of strap - leave both ends open and sew one lengthwise seam. After turning the fabric "tube" right side out, center the sewn seam down the center of the tube instead of on the side. Then press it in place making sure that your seam allowances are flattened open to prevent the bulkiness being on one side.. You will now have an invisible seam that can be placed towards the inside of the garment. If using a finer fabric you can also topstitch both sides of the strap for stability. This technique can also be applied to making belts. c. To prevent the facing curl that is happening with the front of your dress design you can press it in place with the inner facing pulled ever so slightly towards the inside and then topstitch along the outside which will stabilize the opening edges. [Your garment construction technique doesn't allow for using a facing under stitching technique which is traditionally used to prevent faced edges from curling outward.]
These tips are fantastic for beginners! I am just learning about understitching. Do you think it is possible to slightly alter the garment construction to make understitching possible? For example, by sewing the top seam of the front panel first, then understitching that seam, then sewing the rest of the side seams for the front outer fabric and the facing, then understitching as much as possible until you get blocked and can't anymore? Thanks! I'm definitely using your suggestions when I try making this dress :D
Your tutorials are amazing. Sewed along this and made me realize how many amazing hints you put through that saved my life :D (Like checking if the straps are the right lenght and not just assuming and then sewing :D) Love your videos!!!
Thank you so much dear ! I will definitely try this project in the coming months . Appreciate this video , will look out for more from you ! If you can, pls can you show how to sew a square neckline with facings . Tks .
I can’t really believe I never tagged The essentials club on a picture of the short slip dress I made last summer following your tutorial, considering how many times literally everyone and their mother asked me where I got it 😎💛
Just found some fabric to try the tiered dress and I'm nervous and excited as I'm new to sewing, but I LOVE the way that, and this one looks!!! Beautiful 💕
I love your tutorials 🥰 Anyone here using the metric system? Do you do a literal convertion from inches to centimeters? Or do you use another method to be able to sew it using the metric system?
hi! I'm new at you channel, and I must say I really enjoy see you're cool things you are teaching us to sew! I'm only a beginner, but I'm learning, so thank you for all the beautiful projects!
Started making this just now 😊 I had to add a couple of darts to the front piece - it was a bit baggy under the arms (I think due to extra boob volume 😅) but apart from that, lovely simple pattern + tutorial. Thanks a bunch 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for saying this ...I made the Interfacing first.. pinned it..tried on and it really baggy under the arms ..so had to put 2 darts in ...now I can cut this out on the main fabric ..so now I know after reading your posting that this is correct for fuller busted people ...
How do you get it over your head when you make the sides so tight? I’ve starting making this dress today, and after sewing the sides together pretty loosely, I want to take it in under my armpits, but worried it won’t fit over my shoulders to get it off. Any feedback would be helpful, thanks!
i think i'll make one on the bias as it'll have more give, or just inserting a side zipper and longer silky lining. did you finish yours? how did it go?
I love this tutorial so much!! I thrifted a blue gingham and I'm pretty much finished, it's looking so cute :) I just have one issue and I'm having trouble finding help - how can I prevent the slimmer areas from kind of ballooning out when I try to take them in? It all looks great, but then I put the dress on and its poofy where it should be more slim! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your work.. I am making it as we speak. I just wanted to confirm about the seam allowance. Are you doing 1/2" seam when sewing?
hey! with this dress, could i make the arm holes smaller so they come up a bit closer to my armpit? and also, could you make it full length if you wanted to? Thank you !
Where do you live? It seems to be always sunny and warm 😅😅😅 but I love all of your tutorial 😍😍😍 can't wait to try sewing this dress, I also made your blouse in the 2020 quarantine and I love it 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 I have to wait the summer 🤣 here in Roma is still winter until the 21th 😤😤😤
I'm sure those warmer days will be back before you know it!! I'm Qld Australia which is a very tropical climate year round - just means VERY hot summers though. So glad to hear you enjoyed following along the blouse x
Hello! I'm trying to make a slip dress similar to this, but with a v-neck front/back - i think I can follow similar steps, but i have silk - is it required to cut on the bias to make it flow and not be tight in all the wrong places? Or would cutting the line more a-line in the body work? Your tutorial is one of the most clear I've found - copying some of my existing dresses just isn't working! thanks!
I was just wondering Maddy was seam allowance added to the underarm dip? After adding the angling measurements you just ✂️ cut it. Or did I miss something
so i want to pearn to sew, i might start on hand sewing, do you think its worth to gwt one of those £30 mini sewing machine, or should i wait and save up for a bigger one?
I have a tip! Flip the measuring tape when deciding the length of the dress. The number will show right by your chest and it will be able to hang free, giving you a clear idea of where it will hit! :)
Lol I don't know why I like to make things hard for myself! That sounds much simpler. Thanks my love x
Omg why did I never think of this? Thanks!!
Such a great tip, thanks!
Saving all these videos for when I'm on my summer break and have time to sew!! Can't wait :)
Love that idea! 😊
haha me too!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You are very good at explaining. Ty again!!❤
Yes! The slip dress is the best and I love how many different ways you have created it!
You really are such a great teacher. So grateful I've found you! Thank you.
You're a genius.
I love your soothing and calm personality, your impressive skills, your very cool style and your inspiring ideas. Gracias
I made the dress!! It’s super pretty and I’m sooo happy about it. Thank you so much for the tutorial, it was very easy to follow even for a beginner! For my fellow beginners: absolutely try this tutorial out! It only took me two evenings to make it, so I think this could easily be made in one day. Also, using a patterned fabric is very forgiving if you don’t sew very straight lines, because the thread is less noticeable.
I am new to sewing and found this tutorial super easy to follow! So happy with how the dress has turned out. Definitely some room for improvement on my end, but for my first time making an item of clothing I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to wear it out and tell everyone I made it myself! Looking forward to following along with more tutorials from the Essentials Club!
Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I’m thinking of making two sets of straps that will tie at the center so that the straps can be adjustable.
I love how quick and easy this dress is to make! I added darts in the bust line which made mine fit a little better/lay right.
Can you explain more about this please because it’s not sitting on my bust right
Alright! I'll try doing this tomorrow morning! Aaah! So excited! Just finished assembling the materials. Hopefully it'll be pretty like yours! 🤎
You're a blessing for beginners like me! 😆
Edit: Done! Almost half day making it 😂 Got some help from my mom. But it's done! And pretty! Made mine from flour sacks hihi Thank you for your tutorial! 🤎🌼
Gorgeous! I’m glad I’ve found you. 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
how beautiful and nice you are... it is almost a meditation to listen to you! Thanks for such simple and wonderful instructions!
Omg, yes! I love options 😍 And, i do try and hack things by myself, but honestly, i feel much better when you show us how to make options. Then the cutting is much less stressful 😂 Thank you and you look amazing in that slip 💖
haven't even watched the video yet but I know i'm going to love it. 10/10
THE sweetest!! Thank you x x
I am not a person who goes and comments on youtube videos but I AM YOUR FAN NOW
I’ve been waiting for this tutorial foreverrrrr. I have a hard time filling instructions that are written and following videos are so much easier!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to wear this :)
I made my fist dress ever! I am so happy that I found your channel ✨ I felt in love with all of your style 🥰 have you ever thought about making a tutorial for a simple wedding dress? 🤩 that would be a dream 💫
love you!! please make a tutorial on cutting fabric :( thats where it messes up for me.
what's the seam allowance for when you attach the interfacing with the front and straps?
Thank you for the tutorial! It was really easy and helpful to follow. My dress came out perfectly! Can’t wait to sew more variations of it 😃
I made this! It turned out great! The only problem was I sewed it a couple years ago when I was really depressed and not eating properly so now that I’m at a healthier weight, it’s a bit too tight haha but still! I came back to this vid because I wanted to make another one, it’s so fun and comfy :))
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been looking forward to this! So happy and excited to make this dress!
today im getting spring vibes, now im getting summer vibes!! :D
I love this channel! I study fashiondesign and in Germany is lockdown , can't go shopping. I need new clothes, this channel help me a lot in this time 💕
Your video tutorials are amazing. I can't wait to sew a dress for myself now!
Oh! I realy need to sew rhis for me! Thank you ❤
I love this! perfect for the coming months!
I need one! Gonna pick up some linen as soos as I have a chance! Also I adore the aesthetic shots in this video😍😍😍 the panning, the walking, the styling 🙌🙌🙌
This is amazing! I’m in the middle of this project, and just a little something to keep in mind. I wanted a rather wide neck cut, which looks great, but the straps are slipping off my shoulder a bit.
It is still wearable, just something to consider. I’m sure I’m going to make it again, with a bit more narrow spacing of the straps.
Thank you so much for the tutorial, this is my first dress and I love it so far! :)
One of my favorite diy channels to always make me feel inspired :) and always makes me want to go to the beach ahhhh
Was just about to do a slip dress from watching your old videos ....but got lucky as you posted a new one
The dress looks amazing! I'll def try this tutorial out, thanks!
yay!! thank you 😊
Just found your channel & beginning my sewing journey. Thank you for all the amazing videos!! ❤
I just finished making it and I’m so excited to wear it!!! Thanks for the great tutorial!!
Omg! Thank you so much. Your tutorial is really helpful. I'm gonna make this.
I have a little tip for you, when sewing the side seams open up the facing and sew down the facing first , continuing onto the side seam. then flip the facing down. Super clean finish on under arm. Love the style, well done .
your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you for the amount of description you go into! makes it so much easier to understand what you're doing! as a plus size person i struggle to follow many tutorials as they don' use general measurement guides, so thank you!!
Loved your potato comparison in the beginning! As if I haven’t made enough of the things you’ve posted, I’ll add this to the fam!
hahah couldn't help myself! Yay, can't wait to see how yours turns out 😊
I'm still sooo exited for the denim kimono style jacket btw this looks great👍🏽👍🏽🥰
I have recently subscribed to your RUclips channel. Your tutorials are great. May I offer some suggestions?
a. I notice that you don't do any pressing with an iron as you sew. I find that pressing every seam after sewing, (to include ironing the seam as flat and then ironing the seam open), really helps the fabric drape better, locks the stitches in place and also makes it easier putting the fabric pieces together as you construct the garment. This technique is why there are so many different pressing shapes used for sewing such as "Hams" and "sleeve boards". It is so much easier to sew a rolled hem if you press it in place first.
b. When making any type of strap - leave both ends open and sew one lengthwise seam. After turning the fabric "tube" right side out, center the sewn seam down the center of the tube instead of on the side. Then press it in place making sure that your seam allowances are flattened open to prevent the bulkiness being on one side.. You will now have an invisible seam that can be placed towards the inside of the garment. If using a finer fabric you can also topstitch both sides of the strap for stability. This technique can also be applied to making belts.
c. To prevent the facing curl that is happening with the front of your dress design you can press it in place with the inner facing pulled ever so slightly towards the inside and then topstitch along the outside which will stabilize the opening edges. [Your garment construction technique doesn't allow for using a facing under stitching technique which is traditionally used to prevent faced edges from curling outward.]
These tips are fantastic for beginners! I am just learning about understitching. Do you think it is possible to slightly alter the garment construction to make understitching possible? For example, by sewing the top seam of the front panel first, then understitching that seam, then sewing the rest of the side seams for the front outer fabric and the facing, then understitching as much as possible until you get blocked and can't anymore? Thanks!
I'm definitely using your suggestions when I try making this dress :D
SO well explained, thank you!! Can’t wait to make!!!
Your tutorials are amazing. Sewed along this and made me realize how many amazing hints you put through that saved my life :D (Like checking if the straps are the right lenght and not just assuming and then sewing :D) Love your videos!!!
So easy to understand!! Definitely will try to make one for me🙌
Me parece hermoso ya lo quiero confeccionar parece muy fácil gracias
Thank you so much dear ! I will definitely try this project in the coming months . Appreciate this video , will look out for more from you !
If you can, pls can you show how to sew a square neckline with facings . Tks .
I can’t really believe I never tagged The essentials club on a picture of the short slip dress I made last summer following your tutorial, considering how many times literally everyone and their mother asked me where I got it 😎💛
Just found some fabric to try the tiered dress and I'm nervous and excited as I'm new to sewing, but I LOVE the way that, and this one looks!!! Beautiful 💕
I'm sure you'll nail it!! Can't wait to see how your dress comes together.
@@TheEssentialsClub Thank you for these tutorials 💚✌
Very helpful lesson, thank you. I would like to see your garments warn with your hair up and more of the back.
Love this dress!
Love this! Can't wait for summer to make it ☺️
Amazing as always !
how nice to upload your video and not receiving hate people to dislike mashaallah
i love all your videos :)))))))))))))))))))
You’ve inspired me to go thrifting the other day for fabrics!! I’m so excited to start working on sewing projects, especially this!! 🥰
such beautiful editing!
Thank you so much!!
I love your tutorials 🥰 Anyone here using the metric system? Do you do a literal convertion from inches to centimeters? Or do you use another method to be able to sew it using the metric system?
hi! I'm new at you channel, and I must say I really enjoy see you're cool things you are teaching us to sew! I'm only a beginner, but I'm learning, so thank you for all the beautiful projects!
Looks beautiful 🤩
so well explained!
Started making this just now 😊 I had to add a couple of darts to the front piece - it was a bit baggy under the arms (I think due to extra boob volume 😅) but apart from that, lovely simple pattern + tutorial. Thanks a bunch 🥰🥰🥰
I'm also probs gonna add a side zip, we'll see
Thanks for saying this ...I made the Interfacing first.. pinned it..tried on and it really baggy under the arms ..so had to put 2 darts in ...now I can cut this out on the main fabric ..so now I know after reading your posting that this is correct for fuller busted people ...
Love love the dress. Struggling with sizing, either too small to get on or else gaping sides 😣 any sizing tips??
Always so excited to follow your tutorials 💗💫
Love these videos
Beautiful
I love your videos❤
I looovveveee this colour 💗💗💗
This is what I have been looking for!!! Thank youuu
A tip is to press at each stage to give it that professional finish.
Okay what! I saw your TikTok on this dress and I immediately had to come here! Just subscribed!! 💕
You are amazing.. thanks for this tutorial , really appreciate ur work❤️
Love it 😀
love this dresssss 😍
Yay!!! Been waiting for this! 😍😍😍😍 can't wait to make my own. 💕
That fabric was meant to be a dress like that !! Making this soon for sure :)
congrats on 100K!!!
love the dress😊🥰 thanks for the tutorial😁
My absolute pleasure! Glad to hear you like how it turned out 😊
Gostei muito, consegui fazer um pra mim🥰😉
How do you get it over your head when you make the sides so tight? I’ve starting making this dress today, and after sewing the sides together pretty loosely, I want to take it in under my armpits, but worried it won’t fit over my shoulders to get it off. Any feedback would be helpful, thanks!
i think i'll make one on the bias as it'll have more give, or just inserting a side zipper and longer silky lining. did you finish yours? how did it go?
I love this tutorial so much!! I thrifted a blue gingham and I'm pretty much finished, it's looking so cute :) I just have one issue and I'm having trouble finding help - how can I prevent the slimmer areas from kind of ballooning out when I try to take them in? It all looks great, but then I put the dress on and its poofy where it should be more slim! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your work.. I am making it as we speak.
I just wanted to confirm about the seam allowance. Are you doing 1/2" seam when sewing?
great video!
omg ur so close to 100k subscriber! i want to congratulate first 🥳 keep up the amazing work 😭❤
hehe SO close!! Thanks heaps lovely x x
Thanks Maddy for this great tutorial! Quick question, if I wanted to make this with linen cut on the bias, are there any adjustments I’d have to make?
Thank you...!!!
Love it!! 🦋
i love this!!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
thanks for your sharing
Thank you
Love it! 😍
Thanks 👍👍
Very good
Thank ❤😘
you're so good!!!!
Can you please make a video on how to take your own measurements & place them on fabric ?
hey! with this dress, could i make the arm holes smaller so they come up a bit closer to my armpit? and also, could you make it full length if you wanted to? Thank you !
Where do you live? It seems to be always sunny and warm 😅😅😅 but I love all of your tutorial 😍😍😍 can't wait to try sewing this dress, I also made your blouse in the 2020 quarantine and I love it 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 I have to wait the summer 🤣 here in Roma is still winter until the 21th 😤😤😤
I'm sure those warmer days will be back before you know it!! I'm Qld Australia which is a very tropical climate year round - just means VERY hot summers though. So glad to hear you enjoyed following along the blouse x
Hello! I'm trying to make a slip dress similar to this, but with a v-neck front/back - i think I can follow similar steps, but i have silk - is it required to cut on the bias to make it flow and not be tight in all the wrong places? Or would cutting the line more a-line in the body work? Your tutorial is one of the most clear I've found - copying some of my existing dresses just isn't working! thanks!
Hej❤️ What length did you make your dress, and how tall are you? Love it!! And your videos!
I wish I could wear this type of dress 🙁
I was just wondering Maddy was seam allowance added to the underarm dip? After adding the angling measurements you just ✂️ cut it. Or did I miss something
so i want to pearn to sew, i might start on hand sewing, do you think its worth to gwt one of those £30 mini sewing machine, or should i wait and save up for a bigger one?
I love your skirt!
Did you made it by yourself? Is there a video about it? New subscriber here 🙋♀️