Thrifted Transformations | Ep. 30
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
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She makes this look easy but that took some serious sewing skills and knowledge
Not everybody has the skill for sewing,by that saying I include myself of those group of non skilled people
@@emmamadgini4139 nobody is non skilled ! She learned that too ! Go and visit a basic sewing class and the other skills will be come naturally ! Good lock.
Y not jus by the stylist dresss instead of all this work
Totally agree! And thank you for calling it “skills and knowledge” instead of talent. April’s early projects proved that she’s no more talented than the average person and years of passion-driven learning is behind her now “effortless” sewing.
Start with baby steps, take a basic sewing class or costume design class. I learned a lot about sewing there. As a young kid I first learned making patches and repairing my own clothes, like buttons and things, but I didn't learn how to follow patterns and things until i was in High School. You can do it too. Just start with something small like a barbie doll. :)
I mean.... I can make paperboat hats
HAHAHHAAHA
I can't even do that
I was just about to say the same thing lol
LOL ikr.
I can't even do that...
This reminds me of when I used to sew. I would make clothes, ect. sometimes without a pattern, just the idea in my head. I also used to crochet and knit. That was in my teens through my 30s. Now I'm in my 60s and I wonder how I did all of those things, lol.
You should try and relearn!
You did all those things because you rock! Simple!
She must really have a passion for fashion design, I would never even attempt to do this, waaay too much work... But she did a gorgeous job, such talent, keep it up👍🔥
I don't know how this ended up in my recommendations..but now I'm going to binge watch every episode.
You are so awesome!
same
Same!!
Same!!
Literally me right now. Have never clicked on a single clothing video on youtube ever, now suddenly I think I can start sewing..
Yup me, I'm gonna go home and attempt to do this. I've never sewn anything but a pillow case
I don't know how I got here, but I'm weirdly liking the content. It's sort of relaxing. Like Bob Ross with a sewing machine.
EXACTLY 👏
Bob ross is relaxing
This is a good way i stead of buying clothes
Expensive clothes
FullMoonOctober omg. The Bob Ross comment was classic lol
That dress looks so pretty, I would've made it longer but it's still beautiful
That's what I was thinking too. Too short for me. Lol
@@bonan.t.6053 same I would feel uncomfortable
mckenzie 123 it’s true too short good for teenagers😜 however I think she wanted to showcase the design (embroidery)
@@anniecortez4591 its worse for teens because they are minors and shoukdnt be purposefully accidently lifting up anything,, if it was at the beach and was wear a bkini thats a different story,,,even still biker shorts or long ish shorts should do the trick of being comfortable
stariimidniight
Lol I think it’s teens that have always been “lifting” the hems of dresses and skirts. I agree it’s inappropriate if you’re like 13 or 14 .. but when I was like 16 I loved doing that ! I felt so cute and girly lol. It’s funny bc I’m only in my 20s now, but much more modest. I have no idea how I wore some of the things I did ! It was quite harmless though. I just wanted to be cute and fashionable.
Holy cow! This is one of the best transformations I’ve ever seen. You’re seriously talented!
😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘
Oh my god, no one will know it was a kaftan dress. You should open a tailor perhaps! Where people can send their old things and request for a design!
That's such a good idea!!
Omg yes!!
yes
Yes
yes! that would be great!!
I can't even sew, yet here I am.
I finally got my first machine last month but I've been watching videos for 2 years.
Same.lol
Sundae Love same here lol
I tried sewing...my cat attacked me...
But we know it's an option we can put time into
I think I will stay on the admiring level only, while wondering why some people can be so talented as her. Nice 👍, subscribed.
Pahug naman po.
Salamat Godbless
Thank you! Even one person inspiring less waste in the clothing of one self's body makes a more sensible world. These are practical skills everyone needs. Men and women alike.
This made my want to make my own clothes for the rest of eternity lol
same but I feel I would suck at making them! 😂
Helene you two are so relatable I feel both ways haha 😂
Taylor Chay hahaha me too! and since I'm in a place where thrifted clothes are everywhere, I'm going to take my wardrobe by storm! ❤
Cool
Taylor Chay ik this dress is gorgeous and I want to buy it!! Make more and sell, seriously!!
Gurrrrrl! We need to see you on Project Runway. You got some epic sewing skills!
YES
FRRRR
Yess !! And I think she should make business out of her talent too!
Maya 3 you know UA-cam videos is a business especially if you have a million followers, then you are doing well!
👏
The thing is that you can do this too. Just like anything else, it takes watching, trying, doing, rip (take out the stitch & repeat if you have to), repeat, patience & practice, love & fun, creativity & sense of adventure & accomplishment gives your confidence a big boost. We have thrift stores where you can pick up beautiful clothes (fabrics complete with buttons & zippers) for $0.50 each, yes, that's fifty cents. Small country town, has huge fabric & crafts department in our WalMart! Learn a skill, teach a skill. Thank you so much for sharing this video & helping young people get ahead & develop confidence & a skill. Win win.
Thank you so much for being simple and precise in your wording. A lot of youtubers are obnoxious to be funny or appeal to kids or just cause people like me to click onto anything else. Much, much appreciated!
I get so many comments saying "i would've done this......" or "can I do it like this instead?..."--the answer is YES! DO YOU. You can do whatever fits your style. My videos are here to open your mind to the possibilities that are out there, and most importantly to inspire you! You don't have to do everything the same way as me. I understand everyone has different style. On a side note, thank you all so much for watching! I really appreciate everyones love and support! Happy 30th episode! -April
This is probably a silly question but when you did the straps how did you so effortlessly keep the stitch straight? Anytime i sew something it immediately starts shifting. I can never do top stitching. Its impossible for me or spaghetti straps like those. Any tips?
You might try using an edgestitching foot. It has a little guard you place along the edge of your fabric to help you keep your lines even.
However, you might want to consider that few other people ever look at your clothes as closely as you will. If your stitching wobbles a little once in a while it could be that nobody ever notices but you. Maybe all you need is to go easy on yourself and just enjoy being creative!
If your straps start shifting when doing a spaghetti strap or any type of strap like belt loops it is either you are stretching the fabric when sewing or you have not cut them on the strait of grain. You need to make sure they are really cut strait for them to lay well.
Very nice transformation!! What I love about your videos is that we can see you actually doing the transformation, unlike others who show the garment already done instead of showing the real steps and you can never tell if they are cheating or if they are genuine. I really love your videos!!! Always have the most refreshing ideas I
on changing the desings!!! 💖💖💖💖
This dress is waaayy cute! I wish I had could sew like this!
This dress would probably be super expensive if sold in stores lol
Anybody can learn to sew, but to take a piece of clothing and turn it into something so unique and beautiful takes a creative genius! You are very gifted!
Wow! That is the prettiest dress transformation I’ve ever seen, the dress looks so elegant and beautiful I’ve never seen that before in my life, thank you all for that transformation.
You should have an online shop!!! I would love to be able to do this, you're so look gifted xxx
Faye Southern Agreed!
Faye Southern i hope she reads this!
OMG, I was looking in the info to see if she has an online shop, HAHAHA! talented! xoxo
Yes!!! And she could sell the clothing for lower prices, than usual clothes, considering the work that's put into it it would be higher than what she bought it for but that would be awesome, this is the first video I've seen from her and subscribed immediately
She really shouldn't sell them for cheaper imo. She'd be losing money while ''working for free'' :s
I know I'll never be able to do this, like at all, but I'm watching anyway xD
michelle brooke when you don't try or have persistance to learn a new skill lols xd
agreed!
same! why am i just now seeing these
Jasmine Ma n
michelle brooke same
Amazing. Love that clothing can be recylced. It goes to show you can create something beautiful from an item someone else discarded.
It’s so beautiful! I never thought clothing could be transformed like this!
you need to go on project runway!!!
totally thought the same thing! !
yes..
First thing I thought too!!
yaaaaaassssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
They actually emailed her but she wasn't ready. She showed it on her snapchat a few months ago
I've been a seamstress for 30 years. I'm very impressed with what you can do and how clever you are in spotting the possibilities in garments others have tossed out. Please may I urge you to purchase a serger as soon as you can. With your imagination and rapidly developing skills even a basic serger will give you opportunities that are presently hard to work with. You can banish raw edges, make hems a breeze, and be able to work more easily with knits. Sergers are a great help in putting two different fabrics together like polyester and denim. The one I use is not expensive, available on Amazon, and easy to learn. With your gift of imagination you'll open up limitless possibilities of combining garments into wonderful new designs.
But whether you do or you don't, keep sewing. Recycling can be an art, and you are living proof.
At 3:00 you can see that the pleats are serged
DannyJane Yeah but most people aren’t going to have a surgery so she’s trying to show people how they can do it at home.
Just one basic sewing machine.
DannyJane so positive and motivating I’m just trying to find a basic sewing machine so I’m getting inspired.
Jody Hakala - be creative with where you look! My mom has seen sewing since middle school (first thing she ever made was her Confirmation dress, which takes guts!) and she taught my older brother and I both to sew on our grandmothers antique machine. First off, if you get really into sewing, those old cast iron singers are COMPLETELY worth the space take up!! I just got my own and can’t wait to get it up and running! But I also had a modern machine as soon as I moved out on my own. My first one was a cheap Singer and didn’t last long (that’s a common trend with the newer, cheap, entry level Singers). When it died, my mom and I looked all over for a slightly better one I could afford until we stumbled across a Brother at Costco of all places! It was $60 cheaper there than at Amazon and despite having just started using it, it’s been quick to pick up.
I recommend any entry level machine just have the basic two or three sets of stitches (I think mine has something like 40 different stitches, which is pretty normal). Don’t bother with a cheap one that says it does actual embroidery (ie, real pictures). To get a decent machine that can also do embroidery is a good bit pricier and all you’re doing at that cheap end is sacrificing quality in other places. Mine does some fancier stitching in straight lines and that’s all the fancier I want from a machine like it!
Other than impressive sewing skills (which one can learn with some studying and trial and error), you had an amazing vision. You saw a dress in that fabric and got so creative by splitting the pattern and using it for the chest and low parts of the dress. I never would have seen that! Very talented!!
gosh i love how you kept the defining details in such creative ways, like turning the embroidery upside down on the new skirt!
this is the kind of person where you ask where you got that cute clothing and they say " Oh , I made it myself . "
I was just thinking the same thing! like I am like this is soo cool but I know there is no way in this Galaxy that I can do this lol
lmaoo I was thinking the same thing to
same
Gotta flick that hair side to side while saying it 😂😂😂
I'm a dude and I have no idea how I ended up here, but that was amazing.
Dudes can sew too if they want.
😂
Dude is a genderless term
Dude on the out side, a cute little girl in the inside
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm struggling trying to thread a needle yet here I am.. don't know how I find this channel but lemme just click the subscribe button..
She's amazing!!
You are the best no nonsense sewing genius. It took me awhile to find you. Glad I finally did.
„now you can sew this together“
*me grabbing a hot glue gun: cool cool*
jana S I agree with the hot glue idea
Lmao me as hell
Realizing "hot gun glue "
😂
😂 same
Why would ANYONE thumbs this down. She is such a talented lady.
viclloyd1 Because this is old and ugly fabric to begin with, she moves way too fast to follow, and virtually nobody can recreate this by watching her
THEY’RE JUST JEALOUS
Kimberly Koch - Jealous, much? This isn’t meant to be a detailed tutorial. It’s 6 fucking minutes long, that should be obvious! It just shows her thought process and a general overview. Also, the final dress was stunning. Just because you dislike it doesn’t mean it’s not nice.
@@kimmiek.9834 you can't recreate it anyway because you don't have that old denim dress. But I still think it's pretty good instructions.
Because yall accept Muslim art but not Muslims, I find this as appropriation considering.
You are INCREDIBLE. Thank you a thousand times for the inspiration and motivation you just incited in me to push and further my sewing skills, this is EXACTLY the type what I want to learn to do. Stunningly skilled and creative, keep killing it!
You're so talented!!!! It's amazing to watch your creativity at work
This channel is GENIUS! You are gifted!
literally punch me in the face because your transformed dress is stunning
Okay *proceeds to punch in face
***** thank you
Jessica Wong **punchs face** now punch me
Potato I'd love to return the favour.
*punches potato face politely*
Jessica Wong thanks
This is seriously my fav vid you’ve ever made - I just keep coming back to it. So cool & pretty
How to make/What you need:
1. Skills
Me: Already don't have that..
Pahug naman po.
New youtuber.
Salamat and Godbless😇🙏
Opened video outta curiosity, leaving pissed off because I'm useless
Yes I can relate
Same😂 There’s people out here with these sort of skills and I can’t even breathe without choking on air 😭
I have the skill of falling down stairs...going up.
Lmaooooooo
Lmaoo
The starting "dress" was an abaya, a common piece of clothing worn in Middle Eastern countries. Lots of abayas and salwar have super pretty embroidery on them and are a fairly common thriftstore find! If the city you're in is decently big you may also have mom and pop imports stores that cater to the local Muslim community, where you can buy those clothes new and in more modern cuts/colors for fairly cheap.
Yup. I'm a Muslim and my mum has so many fancy abayas. This girl is extremely talented!
@@aleeza8928 I own quite a few myself! ^7^ I love the fancy ones for around Eid.
Sis that’s not even an abaya that’s a dishdasha dont inform people wrongly
@@Terebithia You mean JAlabiyah
Carmen Abally YESSSS!!!! I couldn’t remember the word but it would honestly go for both
I loved sewing and still do. A good machine is worth its weight in gold. Great job in this dress. You look beautiful. I made my wedding dress and tomorrow is my anniversary.
Now this is the kind of wholesome content I was after
Wow she is so talented . She must save a lot of money on shopping 😲
oh my god, this is AMAZING! you get it cheap, and then it's completely unique; one of a kind! mad props girl. that's awesome.
Berri Flood im
I really enjoyed watching your talent and imagination in these transformations! Thanks for the video!
Wow!!!! You are amazing!!! I would have never envisioned the final look!!!
woah. i cant even fold paper in half
Ahma Nin-nin same
vegan trash impossible
LOL same
Ahma Nin-nin you and me both
same.
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL TALENT GOOD JOB
stan talent stan winner
YES!
+kpop trash WE'RE EVERYWHERE
yassssss
Your videos are inspirational and positive. It makes me happy and fills me with joy and encouragement to start transforming trifled items. I have no training, except one fashion apparel class I took at RISD. I look forward to start going to thrift stores and transform. ❤️🧚🏼♀️🌸🌺
I love how you're sharing this lost art.
I DON TEVEN UNDERTSAND I AM TOTALLY IN SHOCK RIGHT NOW THAT WAS AWEOSME
I would buy this dress in an instant
SO COOL! LOVE this Thrifted Transformers work
Wow, what a transformation!!! You are gifted to see the potential and follow it through!
Good job!!! There was a time years ago when I made everything I wore. And I must say, nothing looked home made. My grandmother was a seamstress in Europe with a thriving business. She could look at a dress in a store window, go home armed with the fabric and replicate the dress perfectly. I never reached that level and had to use a pattern, and in those days that was Vogue couture patterns.
I have lost over 100 lbs. and have decided to start sewing again. Your video and instructions have given me the push I needed to get going!
You are very, very talented. That new dress from the old one is lovely!
Evonne Dalton That is such a nice story. I hope you are doing great!
very inspiring story.
Evonne Dalton I
Evonne Dalton subscribing!!... and to be honest I'd love to see the dresses that your mom made if any pics or if you still have some... And your progress of course
Wow that is amazing! I could never dream of having such a unique wardrobe like that.
Why have I just found this channel now?
Wow v beautiful
Ik I just did to
same
same
same
this has always been my favorite .. i watch it every time it comes up on my feed
This is still one of my favorite thrift transformations. Love it ^_^
WHAT THE HECK THATS LITERALLY THE CUTEST DRESS IVE EVER SEEN
I want this dress so badly!
Come out with a clothing line already!
omg YAAASSS
Yes! I want this dress :)
I would have bought this instantly if I had seen it at a store, online store, catalogue...anywhere.... It so freaking beautiful and hi- end designer looking. Just fabulous!!!
You are amazing!!! What an adorable creation!! You are all inspiring!!!
You are one of my fav consistent diyers! I love that you have amazing technique and skills. When I watch you I know I'm going to see something quality and not a hatchet job. Is there a playlist of your transformations?
Thank you! Yes I have a playlist on my channel 🙂
Now when people ask you “oh my god I love your dress where did you get it?” You can be like “oh I made it.... ITS EXCLUSIVELY ONLY MINE”
lexi Watson I was thinking that too!! She'll never be seen in the same outfit as someone else cuz all her pieces are one of a kind!! 😍
Or she can say it was custom made hehe
People ask me that. When I say I made it they stick their noses in the air like it's not cool any more. My daughter got upset. I told her they're just jealous.
You could say that its a custom made dress by a designer
Wow April!!! This is super cute! Definitely one of my favorites!!!
Looked like a first date dress. It's soo good. Keep it up.👍😁
more talent in one finger than i have in all my tentacles
U have tentacles??😂😂
+Stephanie Fang you don't?
+Megan 222 nope😂😂😂
OMG I thought I was the only tentecles having person
korosensei?
You're super talented one day we'll be buying clothes from you ! xoxo
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Amazing, and with wonderful use of the existing material as well! From the thumbnail, I was nervous most of the embroidery was going to go unused, but they make a gorgeous trim on the skirt! Very cute dress, great!
I loved your sewing projects. You are so amazing! Learned a lot from your creative ideas.
if i could do these stuff my cloths would never get boring
This is insane!! I wish I was talented at sewing/making clothes!
swaggycat same! I wish I was!!!
THAT is DARLING!!! WOW!!!
What a great idea!! It looks wonderful. I wished more people had such interesting useful inspiring content like this. Great job!
OH MY GOSH!!! This is the first video of yours that I'm seeing and you are SO incredibly talented. I can't believe what you did to that dress... It's absolutely adorable! XOX New subscriber here. I can't wait to start binge watching more of this series. :)
first time watcher as well it is really unbelievable real talent indeed 😍
i came across this channel this morning, and i have been waiting to binge watch her videos the entire day.
I know me to. I want to make something as beautiful as that. Also that looks like something I would wear.
Same here
me too
Wow, what a beautiful dress. If this was being sold in the shops, i would definitely buy it xx
Oh my goodness!! You are amazing!! I absolutely loved the end product, it was so cute & you are gorgeous & so talented!!💕
Girl you are a genius! So gifted. Loved your work. God Bless you!
Seriously you need an online shop! You’re very talented!!!
Me: looks easy I can do this
Takes out old shirt and starts cutting it apart
Me 5 min. into cutting: hm I think I ruined this shirt
Lol !! dear it's just made to look easy but she has to be a designer to such work.
This is me too! *Tear rolls down cheek*
SAME
This literally made me LOL. I look like an idiot at my desk now lol
😂😂😂
Wow!!! It came out amazing!
This dress looks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO gorgeous! You are amazing at this!
It's because you can see the art in everything. If it were me, I wouldn't have even looked at that dress. You're amazing
This woman...... she has powers
Absolutely!!!!!
Serious talent! Loved the outcome! Amazing skills you got there! 👍🏼
Brilliant! So creative and so well executed
So pretty! I'm inspired to try my own thrifted transformations now!
Same
Love the idea of using thrift shop finds and that finished product looked amazing
People are saying that it looks easy but is really difficult
Me: who the hell are those people to whom this looks easy
I am amazed at how you can transform something so dowdy into an adorable little dress!!
WTF!? I'm literally crying of jealousy, why? because
1. That dress is f****** gorgeous.
2. She is so talented it's unfair! like imagine going into a thrift store with only seven dollars in your hand and you buy an ugly ass dress, and have the power to turn it into that 👆😱😭😍
Subscribed!
You know this girl is going places.
Check out Angela Clayton's channel. Her work is fucking amazing.
+SiraGem Wow! Thank you!
I just checked out her channel and casually scrolled down here video's, and I can tell by just her thumbnails that she is incredibly gifted. Thanks for recommending her! I love channels like these two :)!
Wow it takes such a creative mind to envision a gorgeous dress like that - and talent to be able to create it! I love this.
This is actually the prettiest dress I’ve ever seen!!! Amazing 🤩
My mind is literally blown you are crazy skilled........... thanks for sharing this with us
on the reveal I literally sat up and said "now wait a minute" such a good job
Michelle Landry ligit me when I get a A
@@beeman8086lmaoo deadd 💀
Yo turn this into a business on Depop. I would buy the HELL out of this kind of stuff.
sameeee
That is a LOT of sewing. So talented.
UA-cam 3 years later: Look at this!