Not me binge watching on my television and then coming on to my phone to like and comment 😂❤❤❤ I so appreciate you well explained I’m a seasoned sewist always learning your voice is calm nothing extra straight forward I lov it
Young lady your dress came out beautiful. Yes the stripes you saw when you held he dress up came from cutting against the nap. Your mistake was at 20:49 when you folded the fabric length wise instead of selvage to selvage. You have to lay all the pattern pieces in one direction on stretch velvet. If you run your hand down the fabric it should all be smooth. If it’s rough it’s going in the wrong direction. Keep up the great work. Even I learned something from this video and I’ve been sewing for a looong time.
Karen Guinn I enjoyed EVERY second of that video. I am a visual learner and lord knows I need to see every step you showed especially the godess, zippers, tulle, and transforming one pattern into another!!! I can't thank you enough. I consider myself intermediate but I do have struggles and this video is so helpful for beginners as well. Please make more detailed videos like this because it is a drought on UA-cam. I needed this and I am so confident now. When I say I'm a visual learner, that is what I mean. Dont just tell me, I need to see!!! You gave me just that!!!! Thank you! I'm looking forward to more content from you!🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋
I absolutely 💯 % love your video, you explain step by step what you are doing which makes following along easy. There is no background noise which makes listen easy. I always wanted to learn how to make this style dress and watching your video gave me some much need courage thank you.
I LOOOOOVE that this video is so detailed. Even down to threading the serger! It’s like 4am and I’ve watched every single minute and even replayed several parts. Plzzzz keep doing these type tutorials ❤️
Very well detailed, and insightful. It is users friendly for newbies in sewing If people want to learn they will wach it no matter the length of the video. Don't ket anyone tell you it should be shorter, in the future you will learn how to speed it up to be shorter....kudos to you👏👏
10000% agreed..... Karen please take heed. I highly appreciate videos like this and I watch all the way through. I'm a visual learner and this video is everything!!!
Please keep all your videos this detailed. I'm not a beginner but i love seeing everything. Oh and thank you for allowing us to see your mistakes and how you corrected them. That is one of the best things ever... Do you mind making a quick video oh how to shorten the skirt in the front and still keep the fullness?
That was so satisfying to watch. lol the fact that you showed your mistakes is mind-blowing. I've been going back and forth on just giving up on sewing sometimes because self-taught is a challenge. Thanks for taking the time out to make this video because once again, I know doing that is tedious and a challenge as well, now I just have to get off of this scared/lazy bus and order your pdf pattern ... thanks again 💚
Hi Karen, I've been sewing for over 50 yrs. I noticed that you were cutting your pieces upside down and I knew it would be a problem with velvet. However, we've all made mistakes when sewing. Theres not enough space to mention all my mistakes over the yrs. And, surprisingly I still make'em. But, as a true professional you either correct it or find a workable solution. Just as you did. I always get extra fabric also. It's not the process but the end result that matters. I applaud you. The dress turned out gorgeous. 💚👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I had entered a comment wanting to know why there was a color shift from godets to main skirt but then you mentioned the nap. That explains it. Everything has to be laid in same direction when using velvet. Great video.
Hello Young lady. Gorgeous Gown! I am not a seamstress but I have watched my mom for decades sew, I have seen her use afoot to do what you did with the bias kits called a bias foot if I'm not mistaken and it makes it so much easier to do than to fold and pin try it out she used to do halter tops like yours and she used that particular foot sometimes would use a Serger. Great job keep up the good work!
i love your videos and learn so much from you and your facebook group as well. for the halter collar to avoid having to sew two lines you can sandwich the mesh into the collar it makes it seemless. i can't wait to try this pattern out. thank you as always for sharing
Thank you so much for this step by step tutorial. I have always wanted how to sew using patterns. By watching this video you made it so easy to understand
Great video. Love the detail. The part where you do the sewing is a great. Pattern making steps are superb. Please share links for tulle. The length of the video is fine. This is great for all sewers on any level. Looking forward to more videos.
Good job! I bought the pattern months ago but I hadn't opened it. I printed it and cut it out last night when you posted that a video was coming. Thanks for the pattern and the video I'll be using it to making my 1st sample this weekend.
There are two grooves on the zipper foot so you can sew both sides of the invisible zipper- because you’re supposed to sew in the same direction (bottom to top or vice versa) on both sides. Slippage can happen when you sew seams in different directions and it can throw off the lay of your fabric :)
When using the mesh between the zipper & fabric. Are you sandwiching it between the zipper & fabric? Or is it going on the back between the fabric & table?
Ok... Thanks I think I get it now.... But did u use hard net or medium type for it.... And please dear was there a petticoat in the down part.. I mean for these dress... I love this, so so nice
Hi I just used regular tulle from Amazon. I didn’t include a petticoat but if you find your dress needs one you can also order one fairly cheaply for Amazon for around $25
Just a suggestion, I would use lining fabric or just something not stretch under the tulle- only because it makes it heavier. A velvet train is heavy by itself and so is a tulle one...just somethin I found over years of makin prom dresses. Plus it's usually cheaper than the dress fabric, and it takes so much fabric to make a circle skirt😩 I'm all about some economics. Lol
I'm probably a weirdo, but I didn't hate the stripe effect from the upside down fabric 🤷🏼♀️ But I understand doing all that work and feeling defeated when you discover something wrong
Tori Grace ... ikr was thinking same, I actually think it looked atypical .. really nice....and I’m sure Ild intentionally turn it upside down so I get that effect if I were to do a project with velvet fabric.
Yes but you’d need darts to make the fabric curve around your hips/butt. This is my non stretch mermaid pattern: etsy.me/3s6XImM I also have a video on how to self draft a skirt with darts: ua-cam.com/video/9brF_PCwQMA/v-deo.html
I THINK YOU GOT BY, BUT YOU NEED A LOT OF TRAINING! I SAW EVERY MISTAKE AS YOU WERE GOING! IT HAD ME NERVOUS! IT'S OBVIOUS THAT YOU MUST BE SELF TAUGHT, BECAUSE THE COLLAR APPLICATION AND SEWING THE TOP TO BOTTOM THEN JUST TRIMMING AWAY WITHOUT PROPER FINISHING WERE CLEARLY AMATEUR! PLEASE GET SOME HELP! YOU HAVE POTENTIAL! I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND AS I BEGAN SEWING AT AGE 9, BUT MY MOTHER WOULDN'T LET ME SEW FOR ANYONE UNTIL I LEARNED PROPER TECHNIQUE! BY AGE 13 I BEGAN SEWING FOR PEOPLE AND MADE MY FIRST BRIDAL GOWN AT AGE 16... PROFESSIONALLY WITH HAND BEADING! WHATEVER YOU DO...BE YOUR BEST SELF! 🙏👌
Not me binge watching on my television and then coming on to my phone to like and comment 😂❤❤❤ I so appreciate you well explained I’m a seasoned sewist always learning your voice is calm nothing extra straight forward I lov it
Thank you!
Young lady your dress came out beautiful. Yes the stripes you saw when you held he dress up came from cutting against the nap. Your mistake was at 20:49 when you folded the fabric length wise instead of selvage to selvage. You have to lay all the pattern pieces in one direction on stretch velvet. If you run your hand down the fabric it should all be smooth. If it’s rough it’s going in the wrong direction. Keep up the great work. Even I learned something from this video and I’ve been sewing for a looong time.
So it’s best to fold salvage to salvage
Karen Guinn I enjoyed EVERY second of that video. I am a visual learner and lord knows I need to see every step you showed especially the godess, zippers, tulle, and transforming one pattern into another!!! I can't thank you enough. I consider myself intermediate but I do have struggles and this video is so helpful for beginners as well. Please make more detailed videos like this because it is a drought on UA-cam. I needed this and I am so confident now. When I say I'm a visual learner, that is what I mean. Dont just tell me, I need to see!!! You gave me just that!!!! Thank you! I'm looking forward to more content from you!🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋
DaniYah's Life - I’m a visual learner and struggle as well. It’s been years since I’ve pulled out my sewing machine, so I’m learning all over again.
I absolutely 💯 % love your video, you explain step by step what you are doing which makes following along easy. There is no background noise which makes listen easy. I always wanted to learn how to make this style dress and watching your video gave me some much need courage thank you.
You can do it! Happy sewing ❤
I LOOOOOVE that this video is so detailed. Even down to threading the serger! It’s like 4am and I’ve watched every single minute and even replayed several parts. Plzzzz keep doing these type tutorials ❤️
Very well detailed, and insightful. It is users friendly for newbies in sewing
If people want to learn they will wach it no matter the length of the video. Don't ket anyone tell you it should be shorter, in the future you will learn how to speed it up to be shorter....kudos to you👏👏
10000% agreed..... Karen please take heed. I highly appreciate videos like this and I watch all the way through. I'm a visual learner and this video is everything!!!
Nice work! I'd love to see the back!
I agree. I love the long videos because they are detailed. You are teaching alot of us. Thank you!
This is one of the best Tutu-rial I’ve watched. Thank u
Please keep all your videos this detailed. I'm not a beginner but i love seeing everything. Oh and thank you for allowing us to see your mistakes and how you corrected them. That is one of the best things ever...
Do you mind making a quick video oh how to shorten the skirt in the front and still keep the fullness?
Thanks again for alll the video, i really appreciated it,am not a beginner, but i love to learn new things every day 😍
That was so satisfying to watch. lol the fact that you showed your mistakes is mind-blowing. I've been going back and forth on just giving up on sewing sometimes because self-taught is a challenge. Thanks for taking the time out to make this video because once again, I know doing that is tedious and a challenge as well, now I just have to get off of this scared/lazy bus and order your pdf pattern ... thanks again 💚
Im addicted to your videos. I CANT STOP SEWING! LOL
Woo hoo! Happy sewing!!!
You did a really good job, its not easy taking your time and delivering detailed videos
Sika InMe yes sometimes it ends up taking twice as long! Lol
Hi Karen,
I've been sewing for over 50 yrs. I noticed that you were cutting your pieces upside down and I knew it would be a problem with velvet. However, we've all made mistakes when sewing. Theres not enough space to mention all my mistakes over the yrs. And, surprisingly I still make'em. But, as a true professional you either correct it or find a workable solution. Just as you did. I always get extra fabric also. It's not the process but the end result that matters. I applaud you. The dress turned out gorgeous. 💚👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you! I’m flattered to receive the nod of approval from an experienced sewist such as yourself!
This was everything Karen. I loved the transparency and detail every minute was needed. Thanks !
Now I’m so determined to do this! I already purchased your pattern and I will try it out with the tulle bottom!
Thank you
I had entered a comment wanting to know why there was a color shift from godets to main skirt but then you mentioned the nap. That explains it. Everything has to be laid in same direction when using velvet. Great video.
Yes! This was a big learning experience for me lol
Hello Young lady. Gorgeous Gown! I am not a seamstress but I have watched my mom for decades sew, I have seen her use afoot to do what you did with the bias kits called a bias foot if I'm not mistaken and it makes it so much easier to do than to fold and pin try it out she used to do halter tops like yours and she used that particular foot sometimes would use a Serger. Great job keep up the good work!
This is the best prom dress, tutorial I have ever seen, I think I can make a dress, pray for me😂, Thank u soooooooo much!!!!!! U r a great teacher
Yes you definitely can make a dress Tiffany! Go for it! It’s all about trial and error!
Yes you absolutely can make one too! 💪🏽
i love your videos and learn so much from you and your facebook group as well. for the halter collar to avoid having to sew two lines you can sandwich the mesh into the collar it makes it seemless. i can't wait to try this pattern out. thank you as always for sharing
Baby girl you are not lying keep pushing thru
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this step by step tutorial. I have always wanted how to sew using patterns. By watching this video you made it so easy to understand
Great video. Love the detail. The part where you do the sewing is a great. Pattern making steps are superb. Please share links for tulle. The length of the video is fine. This is great for all sewers on any level. Looking forward to more videos.
Very detailed! I love it!! I feel so confident now! Thank you😘😘
Thank you so much for this video. This helps a lot with making a beautiful gown
Thank you so very much for this tutorial because I learned alot on ur channel.
I’m glad, thanks for watching!
Good job! I bought the pattern months ago but I hadn't opened it. I printed it and cut it out last night when you posted that a video was coming. Thanks for the pattern and the video I'll be using it to making my 1st sample this weekend.
It's absolutely beautiful.😘😘
This is/was a very very good tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing. Just one quick question and curious, why don’t you use your foot pedal?
Lol it’s just a habit. I like using the button. But I do have to use the pedal on my industrial and Seeger
God bless you with patience and talent- beautiful 💕
There are two grooves on the zipper foot so you can sew both sides of the invisible zipper- because you’re supposed to sew in the same direction (bottom to top or vice versa) on both sides. Slippage can happen when you sew seams in different directions and it can throw off the lay of your fabric :)
I’ll try that way again! I’ve never liked using the other side lol for some reason my needle would end up going through the teeth
Easy to follow video. ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
You did a great job, it looks amazing.
Absolutely fantastic
I love your videos. They are super detailed. 😍🤗
Thank you so much ❤
Thank you for sharing so so so much I’m new to your channel and I appreciate the details 💗
I love your work. You need a sewing school. Whenever you start offering classes please let me know. Im in Atlanta.
Thank you! I’m in the early stages of figuring out. a plan for this!
I love this video. Just to get a great understanding, we cut 4 godets and 3 of the mermaid godets?
4 godets (triangles) that get sewn together to form 2, and 3 skirt pieces (1 front on fold and 2 backs not on fold)
@@MadebyKarenM Thank you for responding ❤
Thanks for this tutorial, its very detailed. Can you tell me where I find this pattern package.
Can you do a video on taking measurements and making the patter with the measurements?
Good idea! I’ll work on it!
@@MadebyKarenM 💕💕 thank you 💕💕
Beautiful 💖
AMAZING VIDEO!!!
thank you so much for sharing .
When using the mesh between the zipper & fabric. Are you sandwiching it between the zipper & fabric? Or is it going on the back between the fabric & table?
Zipper on top, fabric in the middle, mesh or ribbon or whatever non stretch strip of material on bottom
I gave up on my Serger just for the same struggle 😣😣 Threading!
Hopefully you see this post. How many pairs of the appliqué would you recommend from the Etsy you tagged
Very nice
Ok... Thanks I think I get it now.... But did u use hard net or medium type for it.... And please dear was there a petticoat in the down part.. I mean for these dress... I love this, so so nice
Hi I just used regular tulle from Amazon. I didn’t include a petticoat but if you find your dress needs one you can also order one fairly cheaply for Amazon for around $25
@@MadebyKarenM .... Thanks
Just a suggestion, I would use lining fabric or just something not stretch under the tulle- only because it makes it heavier. A velvet train is heavy by itself and so is a tulle one...just somethin I found over years of makin prom dresses. Plus it's usually cheaper than the dress fabric, and it takes so much fabric to make a circle skirt😩 I'm all about some economics. Lol
So detailed!
I love this detailed video!😀 do you have links to the items you purchased?
Just added them to the description box!
Karen Guinn Customs thank you so much! Keep up the awesome work! 😀
Very Nice dress mam. Please tell me wich fabric is sutebal.
Where did you get the paper templates to draw out shape
I'm probably a weirdo, but I didn't hate the stripe effect from the upside down fabric 🤷🏼♀️
But I understand doing all that work and feeling defeated when you discover something wrong
Tori Grace ... ikr was thinking same, I actually think it looked atypical .. really nice....and I’m sure Ild intentionally turn it upside down so I get that effect if I were to do a project with velvet fabric.
Amazing!!
How many bolts of tulle did you use??
Beautifull 👗
Is there a way to add sleeves to the pattern?
Where did you find your illusion mesh from ?
Can the bottom of this dress possibly be made with non stretch fabric?
Yes but you’d need darts to make the fabric curve around your hips/butt. This is my non stretch mermaid pattern: etsy.me/3s6XImM
I also have a video on how to self draft a skirt with darts: ua-cam.com/video/9brF_PCwQMA/v-deo.html
@@MadebyKarenM thanks soo much for your help and quick reply!!
That dress didn’t need a zipper very nice tho very detailed video
Thanks! You’re right I could have gotten away without one!
What do you search to find this one of table?
It’s from JoAnn fabrics, it’s called a Quilting table!
Never cut w the fabric up in the air... always place it on the table
Ok left hand !
Period! lol
1:08:32
how do zippers work tutorial please
I have a tutorial! ua-cam.com/video/rNpDK09i3O4/v-deo.html
It’s pronounced nape
What did I say? Lol I recorded this two years ago.
So is the baby your assistant? She trips me out with her commentary. You should let her voice over sometimes
PurpleKisses ASMR she thinks she is! That’s a good idea though I will try it lol
Girls are wasting all of these gorgeous prom gowns on stupid high school boys. Several professional designers make them.
I THINK YOU GOT BY, BUT YOU NEED A LOT OF TRAINING! I SAW EVERY MISTAKE AS YOU WERE GOING! IT HAD ME NERVOUS! IT'S OBVIOUS THAT YOU MUST BE SELF TAUGHT, BECAUSE THE COLLAR APPLICATION AND SEWING THE TOP TO BOTTOM THEN JUST TRIMMING AWAY WITHOUT PROPER FINISHING WERE CLEARLY AMATEUR! PLEASE GET SOME HELP! YOU HAVE POTENTIAL! I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND AS I BEGAN SEWING AT AGE 9, BUT MY MOTHER WOULDN'T LET ME SEW FOR ANYONE UNTIL I LEARNED PROPER TECHNIQUE! BY AGE 13 I BEGAN SEWING FOR PEOPLE AND MADE MY FIRST BRIDAL GOWN AT AGE 16... PROFESSIONALLY WITH HAND BEADING! WHATEVER YOU DO...BE YOUR BEST SELF! 🙏👌
Shut up!
Up late watching this. Love it!
Sharon Willi me too lol