I Taught Myself How to Sew Just to Make this Dress (It was a struggle)

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    Today I struggle as a completely beginner in sewing as I attempt to make a cute Mushroom Dress!
    Dress pattern:
    www.etsy.com/listing/14806583...
    Here is a list of some of the supplies I used
    All links below are affiliate links that help me out and support the channel. Thanks!
    Brother Sewing Machine: amzn.to/3VPXpfK
    Cricut Explore 3: amzn.to/3U9Dzuv ( I have the older Air 2)
    Cricut Mini Heat press: amzn.to/3VVRk1r
    Cricut Iron ion White: amzn.to/3Ua0J3W
    Eyelet Pliers Kit: amzn.to/3TST7la
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  • @bluwashere1451
    @bluwashere1451 Місяць тому +87

    "Following patterns and complaining about it" pretty well sums up sewing. That and making a small mistake that requires the entire seam to be ripped out. And cutting fabric. And ironing it. And cutting more fabric. And ironing it.

  • @malktheyellowdino5456
    @malktheyellowdino5456 Місяць тому +86

    Living out cottage core fantasy’s is so true for so many people. There’s a shocking overlap of cottage core and Minecraft

  • @ThroughTheThornvine
    @ThroughTheThornvine Місяць тому +29

    i've been sewing for 7 years and this is an amazing large project but PLEASE press your seams it makes everything so much easier i promise you. i just made my junior prom dress and it was a life-saver

  • @DragonSong5
    @DragonSong5 Місяць тому +23

    1:51 At this point, I was convinced that the item on the bookshelf behind her was, in fact, the glorious Lego Bonsai tree.
    This was also pretty much confirmed by her next sentence lol

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +8

      Your observation is correct!

  • @KaijuRamen54
    @KaijuRamen54 Місяць тому +22

    Cutting patterns out on the floor like a true floor goblin. Rachel Maksy would be proud.

  • @LavenderAndDaffodils
    @LavenderAndDaffodils Місяць тому +38

    I have sewed for years, still have no idea what I'm doing!:D You did fantastic, both you and the pieces look beautiful!! I do love the 'Sewing project has a lot of sewing???!??!?!?!?!?' attitude, it's a mood 😂

  • @user-vq5pv2dx3p
    @user-vq5pv2dx3p Місяць тому +4

    I’ve been sewing for 40 years and not a project goes by that I don’t have to rip a seam and start again. Great job. Your dress is wonderful!

  • @B3k3
    @B3k3 Місяць тому +43

    The Queen has returned :D

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +23

      Bruh stop being so kind before it goes to my head 😊

  • @WellEndowdedPenguin
    @WellEndowdedPenguin Місяць тому +36

    She has ascended to the mushroom Queen!!!

  • @PsychoCodina
    @PsychoCodina Місяць тому +9

    As someone who's been sewing for quite a few years and still manages to struggle, the number 1 tip I have is to care for the seam finishes, especially if you want your makes to last. Not to make them pretty, but to reduce fraying and stress. (also ironing, but I hate it, too)
    Anyways, great work, my first project looked nowhere as good as yours turned out!

  • @bizzarojerry
    @bizzarojerry Місяць тому +36

    That mushroom hat and staff video is how I found your channel, so getting a part 2 is amazing. What a wonderful outfit you've made! Now all you need is to make a little friend to compliment the ensemble. I suggest a stick bug looking brown mushroom of a lil' guy.

  • @rosebudb1295
    @rosebudb1295 Місяць тому +8

    Watching Jess struggle with a pattern and a sewing machine while I hand sew a skirt made out of straight rectangles feels like I'm winning here lol.

  • @CallMeNV
    @CallMeNV Місяць тому +13

    LET'S GO!
    I have an unhealthy addiction to cottage core things and mushrooms, so thank you Jess for feeding me! That is seriously a really adorable dress. You sure this is your first time making a dress? 😂

  • @muppalon
    @muppalon Місяць тому +5

    I always think: wow people forget alot from school, until i remember that learning to sew isn't normal and there's not many more contries than mine that have a school subject based on sewing and fabricy-stuff in base school which is 9 years

  • @lilmissymassacre
    @lilmissymassacre Місяць тому +3

    I have a degree in fashion design and have been sewing for about 20 years, and I still struggle with things. You did great! The hardest thing is to overcome your desire to quit when the project just wants to fight you.

    • @Madylii_
      @Madylii_ Місяць тому +1

      I… that’s actually rlly validating. As someone trying to get into sewing, thank you!

  • @Jade_o7
    @Jade_o7 Місяць тому +5

    woah the algorithm completely made me forget about you for 6 months but thankfully this showed up in my feed. It made me realise how far I've come and how far you've come in the cosplay game. my god that skirt is CLEAAN !!! (just dont flip the seams LOL) and that zipper install??!! I think I started cosplaying because I watched your techno vid and proceeded to make that along with your mushroom fairy. i loved the staff so i made that my mission to replicate it, and thus started me on my sewing journey. you singlehandedly picked me up and threw me into the deep end of whimsy, textiles and cosplay. here i am almost 2 years after watching you for the first time with a deep love for cosplay and a feed that consists of sewing ranting, the whimsy and fandom edits. also rachel maksy jumpscare i see we have another thing in common🤨

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +1

      Awww thank you this is all incredibly sweet. So glad to help introduce you to the world of cosplay. I hope you have fun working on all your projects!

    • @Jade_o7
      @Jade_o7 Місяць тому

      @@JessLess 🫶🫶

  • @ashclerk
    @ashclerk Місяць тому +3

    i recogmend drawing ur shape onto the fabric with tailor's chalk so its easier

  • @Katie-mk8uv
    @Katie-mk8uv Місяць тому +1

    the jorts and tubbo hoodie is a great look lol great job with this whole project!!

  • @ceciliam6674
    @ceciliam6674 Місяць тому +4

    I do not particularly struggle with sowing but I do enjoy watching you do things I never would have time for but without pretending the way to the final product was perfect with absolutely no struggles or mistakes

  • @littleaudity
    @littleaudity Місяць тому +2

    watching you go through learning sewing gave me so many flashbacks to starting out (and also the project i was working on last week lol)
    remembering which is the right side of the fabric is v hard with the fabric you were using in all fairness, and i felt the bobbin running out in my soul
    i absolutely love the final product, and you powered through a tough project immaculately! love love love watching your stuff

  • @Cytise_
    @Cytise_ Місяць тому +2

    As someone who hasn't sewn in a long time it really makes me want to start again !! And the final look looks so ⭐️ whimsical ⭐️ Thank you so much for sharing the process with us :D

  • @Brenilla
    @Brenilla Місяць тому +2

    I’ve done sewing fora long time. Not super consistently and I’m not super particular on perfection. Anywhooooo, great job! I’ve not had much issues with patterns but glad you got it all figured out. Turned out great! Whimsical even!

  • @winstermagic7886
    @winstermagic7886 Місяць тому +1

    those extra sheets will be useful for future mockups/linings! More fabric is always a good thing imo

  • @orcagoz2419
    @orcagoz2419 Місяць тому

    As a kid my mom tried teaching me how to sew and i remember it never clicked with me. 15 years later I'm now an adult trying to sew a lining to my crochet top and wind up in tears of frustration. So yeah you are definitely not alone in the frustrating world of sewing as a beginner

  • @geekswithscarves
    @geekswithscarves Місяць тому +3

    I love how real you are about the learning process and hurdles you face. I am re-learning to sew (brushing off the rust to get back into cosplay) and you did really well! Twirl in the skirt for the win!

  • @kawaiidragons7732
    @kawaiidragons7732 Місяць тому

    I like to see sewing content in general, you being the one to make it is twice as great!

  • @telekineticManiac
    @telekineticManiac Місяць тому +2

    Yeah I'll bite - I've been super into sewing for twelve years now and I can say with absolute certainty that you did not cry enough lol

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +2

      Okay I’ll keep that in mind for the next project

  • @Daed_Jaybird
    @Daed_Jaybird Місяць тому

    I’ve been sewing for years and 90% of the time I go in with little to no plans and figure it out as I go

  • @alisavogt2892
    @alisavogt2892 Місяць тому

    I think you did an amazing job!! I’ve been sewing for over 40 years and I still struggle at times. Unless you’re a professional seamstress, and sew every day, you’re never going to be “perfect!” What is that anyway, lol. Great video!!❤❤

  • @Oki.J
    @Oki.J Місяць тому

    Hay flailing around and figuring things out is the best part of this hobby. Most of the time I don't know what I'm doing too, but to other people I'm good at sewing 0.0

  • @danielle_fulmine
    @danielle_fulmine Місяць тому +5

    not going to lie your videos taught me how to book bind and now seeing you step into something of my interest i got excited and watched this video when i got the chance

  • @cuppatea5882
    @cuppatea5882 Місяць тому

    I have made a total of one successful sewing project, the struglle is absolutely justified. Who knew that making fabric into clothes could be so hard?

  • @LilDevyl17
    @LilDevyl17 Місяць тому +1

    Tip for anyone first time learning how to sew or making any Costumes (Like Me!) Simplicity! Very easy cutout pieces, and instructions with diagrams and website links if you need help! Plus, you can literally, swap pieces from any pattern in or out to make any Costumes!
    Jess! Contact me if you ever need any help with anything! Especially, with Simplicity!

  • @peejthepeach7272
    @peejthepeach7272 Місяць тому +2

    They don’t post anymore but I cannot recommend checking out Annika Victoria enough ! They made videos for years showing how to sew so many things and it’s all formatted really beginner friendly

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому

      I’ll have to check them out!

  • @KelseyDrummer
    @KelseyDrummer Місяць тому

    Honestly Rachels sewing journey is really similar to yours! You gotta start somewhere!❤

  • @EpicMuttonChops
    @EpicMuttonChops Місяць тому

    love that you've delved into the joy of unfolding a sewing pattern

  • @Echoglitch
    @Echoglitch Місяць тому +1

    Omg I love the dress! And to be that person with the orange hair it and the mushroom dress it looks a little like empires season 1 Shelby

  • @Galaxygirl-zn5nn
    @Galaxygirl-zn5nn Місяць тому +1

    now all you have to do is decorate your shoes and the outfit will be fully complete :)

  • @geartime4
    @geartime4 Місяць тому

    I've taken multiple sewing classes and have made projects outside of school and not even I iron as much as I probably should during the process.

  • @Crazykid-kg7gf
    @Crazykid-kg7gf Місяць тому

    She’s the perfect mushroom mage!

  • @adamkovacs5883
    @adamkovacs5883 Місяць тому +1

    I LOVE your new hair colour!!!🧡🧡🧡 It reminds me of Paige from Charmed(she's my favourite)

  • @Shadowdemoninsideyourwalls
    @Shadowdemoninsideyourwalls Місяць тому +3

    YOU DRESSIFICATED!!!! I’m sorry, you can’t play Swagger Stagger without me making a Tango-ism😂

  • @royalfelineandtracygrant
    @royalfelineandtracygrant Місяць тому

    Dang that dress is so gorgeous! You sure you haven’t sewed before? It looks beautiful!

  • @variablecheesecake
    @variablecheesecake Місяць тому

    10:54 hearing slip stitch activated my crochet brain so i would just get even more confused

  • @Schnurpsy79
    @Schnurpsy79 Місяць тому

    It’s really cool that you kept going. The dress looks really nice and you made it yourself! You can be proud of yourself. 😊

  • @DancingInDreamWorld
    @DancingInDreamWorld Місяць тому

    Making it to wearable clothing is a win! Sewing is hard, in my opinion, and getting anything done is impressive (-shoves the quilt they've been working on since 2017 back into the closet-) Well done! The dress looks very cute
    I am the child of a quilter and quilts are Not Forgiving, so I gasped very loudly at "I probably should've been ironing this whole time" 😂 No experience making clothes, so I only have the knowledge of "The quilt will never let you forget you cut without ironing", which may be absolutely useless in this context 😅

  • @TheHeartlessSpirit_.
    @TheHeartlessSpirit_. Місяць тому

    Honestly I was surprised you managed to make a fitting outfit with what you had on yourself

  • @bethknapp4935
    @bethknapp4935 Місяць тому

    I am so proud of you!!!! I've been wanting to learn how to sew for so long, but im so scared I won't be able to do it, you diving in and actually doing the thing!!!!! Omg you give me hope!!!! This came out adorable!!!!! ❤

  • @_Italianna
    @_Italianna Місяць тому

    I found you from your cosplay contest video and really enjoy your approach at making! You always have to start somewhere ♥️ I started a little over a year ago and was able to best overall novice at momocon ( I was the jester in your contest video ) so really anything is possible!! So happy sewing!! You did an amazing job!!

  • @ShisaAi
    @ShisaAi Місяць тому

    I’m still trying to decide the design of my own mushroom dress to go with my mushroom crown, I have so many things saved on Pinterest and Etsy

  • @ElfsArt24
    @ElfsArt24 Місяць тому

    I started basic sewing in school when I was 12, did a bit more at home at 14 to around 17/18 then just kind of stopped(I'm 20 now) and did more other kinds of crafts like with hot glue and stuff, but I still can sew when needed, I do more cross stitch than clothes, which I suck at, but if I was asked to make a plush or something like that I can, I make my nan felt houses that look pretty good.
    But yeah all this to say, sewing is really hard and don't feel bad if you struggle, my sewing machine randomly broke one day when I was actually in the mode to do some sewing so I do most things by hand now. 😅

  • @user-kg6ek7my3c
    @user-kg6ek7my3c 3 дні тому

    How dare you? You don’t know how to do something. You will always figure a way out 😁❤️😂

  • @irishuisman1450
    @irishuisman1450 Місяць тому

    I've been sewing for quite a few years now, but unfortunately I don't think I could give any tips that would help you since I really only make plushies and do so by hand ^^'
    I will say though, for a first-timer, you did pretty damn great!

  • @nopemf
    @nopemf Місяць тому

    You know it's a good day when she has returned

  • @Cr0w_being
    @Cr0w_being Місяць тому

    Therapist: “Jess Less without her glasses can’t hurt you”
    Jess Less without glasses:
    /j

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 Місяць тому +1

    Very cool 😀

  • @michaelzachmann6990
    @michaelzachmann6990 Місяць тому

    I AN BEING A MUsHROOM WITCH FOR HALLOWEEN AND THAT STAFF IS MY DREAM

  • @Luminescent_Shroom
    @Luminescent_Shroom Місяць тому

    Finally, somone on the same level of sewing as me!

  • @cheyannelencioni9394
    @cheyannelencioni9394 Місяць тому

    I'm so excited for this video! The dress is so cute and I relate to trying to understand Simplicity patterns and staring at it for 20 minutes trying to decipher its meaning like it's a foreign language. Side question: where did you get your mushroom mug and lid? It's so cute!

  • @deadgirl4871
    @deadgirl4871 Місяць тому +2

    the quote i will now use for the rest of my life " this learning curves got hands!!!"

  • @s7n_sh1n3
    @s7n_sh1n3 Місяць тому

    EEE SO PRETTY!!!

  • @demonmothsheep9040
    @demonmothsheep9040 Місяць тому +1

    Hi jess! I love your cottage-core needs. i am the same. I also have to make a dress accept i know how just scared. Anyways I'll be using you for fae Inspiration

  • @Web_Gremlin
    @Web_Gremlin Місяць тому

    YOOOO LOVE THE NEW HAIR JESS ✨✨
    Edit: Aaaa it turned out so well!! I love seeing you tackle all these crafts, your videos are always so fun and inspiring :D

  • @vanthesloth
    @vanthesloth Місяць тому

    Artfully done!

  • @Mithical_C
    @Mithical_C Місяць тому

    It looks SO pretty!!

  • @rileycallmeriley
    @rileycallmeriley Місяць тому +1

    AAAHHH BEAUTIFUL

  • @teresababinat6004
    @teresababinat6004 Місяць тому

    This turned out really cute

  • @winstermagic7886
    @winstermagic7886 Місяць тому

    It’s beatiful! and also a fantastic place to start :)

  • @JCoopeR
    @JCoopeR Місяць тому

    Such whimsyness ✨

  • @lachauntiswashington231
    @lachauntiswashington231 Місяць тому

    This is very cute 😍 ❤❤❤🍄

  • @DutchBoot
    @DutchBoot Місяць тому

    Its awesome!!

  • @MysteryUser18
    @MysteryUser18 Місяць тому

    My toxic trait is thinking I can do this with no prior experience

  • @relsa7386
    @relsa7386 Місяць тому

    I like your videos because it makes me feel like maybe i can make cool stuff too!

  • @winstermagic7886
    @winstermagic7886 Місяць тому

    loving the new hair :)

  • @mizboom
    @mizboom Місяць тому +1

    OMG your cat’s name’s Mumbo and I can see why! Also she’s a girl! You’re my kind of people. The dress is nice, too lol

  • @TheIvyPoison16
    @TheIvyPoison16 Місяць тому

    My bestie is a seamstress and they are amazing at what they can do. I think I could sew a button on a shirt.... maybe XD
    So I understand facing a new task. What I enjoy is watching you grow and being a Girl Boss ❤
    Always looking forward to your next video ❤

  • @athenam_g
    @athenam_g Місяць тому

    I'm sewing something as I'm watching this video and I have that exact same little tomato right in front of me lol

  • @Godzilllayscool
    @Godzilllayscool Місяць тому

    Hey Jess!im planning to make a book and i got two ideas on how to make help me decide.
    1.buy a sketchbook and write in that.
    2.As an 11 year old make myself my own book WHIT HAVING NO SEWING KNOWLAGE AT ALL
    What do you think and what option is better or give me your own options.
    Thank you love yiur videos!

  • @Your_cringygoblin
    @Your_cringygoblin Місяць тому

    I want it. Gimme! 🤲
    Btw can you add a link to the patterns? I wanna make it.

  • @emd4361
    @emd4361 Місяць тому +2

    Was anyone going to tell me that Joann's was going bankrupt or was I going to find that out in a mushroom dress UA-cam video?

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +2

      So sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news. For now the stores aren't closing so were good for now.

    • @emd4361
      @emd4361 Місяць тому

      @@JessLess
      You're okay

  • @Spencerreidcm
    @Spencerreidcm Місяць тому

    Hey I love the dress good job 😊 definitely gonna try to make it also where did you get that mushroom mug the one with the mushroom lid it was very cool🍄

  • @Loraliy-ex1ui
    @Loraliy-ex1ui Місяць тому

    I have the same cricket machine as you.

  • @kellygoddard5798
    @kellygoddard5798 Місяць тому +1

    I swear my cats also bug me all the time when I sew it's like in there DNA
    What I my human doing on floor I must investigate, destroy, then nap. 😂😼💤

  • @winstermagic7886
    @winstermagic7886 Місяць тому

    God’s bravest soldier for doing a zip on your first project

  • @SpecFenn
    @SpecFenn Місяць тому

    Welcome to the Orange Hair gang.

  • @Posedion763
    @Posedion763 Місяць тому +1

    7:21 Mmmmmm diffferent project you say

  • @Luna_the_Therian12345
    @Luna_the_Therian12345 Місяць тому

    Ima be calling you “Little Mushroom” if you don’t mind ❤️

  • @goose4717
    @goose4717 Місяць тому

    where’d you get the mini iron?

  • @st.joanieofarc6115
    @st.joanieofarc6115 Місяць тому

    Hermitcraft AND Rachel Maksy fan????? You are so cool

  • @Fripet
    @Fripet Місяць тому

    My friends: Look but don't make it obvious.
    Me: 13:07

  • @Dracomancer273
    @Dracomancer273 Місяць тому

    *Hears the cries over trying to understand patterns*
    Ah, a new one has joined our ranks.
    *Sees the end dress in pride*
    Know young one, the ritual shant be completed until you have bled for your knowledge and a tool has shattered.
    (Be careful when you take up the courage to hand sew, thimbles are for more than thumbs. And machine needles hate lots of layers)

  • @crazytooley
    @crazytooley Місяць тому +1

    We're all going through a quarter life crisis and wanting to be more like Rachel Maksey, we luv her (⁠づ⁠。⁠◕⁠‿⁠‿⁠◕⁠。⁠)⁠づ ⊂⁠(⁠(⁠・⁠▽⁠・⁠)⁠)⁠⊃ ⊂⁠(⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠⊂⁠ ⁠)⁠*⁠.⁠✧
    (As a natural ginger, your hair is just as natural as my hair, trust me)

  • @winstermagic7886
    @winstermagic7886 Місяць тому

    SHROOOM

  • @jackdrawsgames2
    @jackdrawsgames2 Місяць тому +2

    I've been sewing my own clothes since I was old enough to use my mom's machine and honestly you did really well! I still struggle to read commercial patterns and I'm lucky to have a costumer mom to help me, so I think your finished product is beautiful! invisible zippers can be done with a regular zipper foot, and the easiest method is to baste (use a long stitch length on your machine) the area that needs the zipper closed and then sew the zipper in while the fabric is sewn together. it's a bit hard to explain in a comment but I think Sarah Spaceman just uploaded a video where she talks about how to do it the proper way. anyways keep creating! the best way to improve is to make lots and lots of cool things and experiment with each one! (holy wow I have never left a comment this long before the 'tism is 'tisming)

    • @DragonSong5
      @DragonSong5 Місяць тому +2

      I was halfway through the part about the invisible zipper when I thought, “Oh, hey, Sarah Spaceman just talked about that with her Teto SynthV skirt!”
      And then you mentioned it too 😅
      Great minds think alike…or, watch the same YT vids, I guess…

    • @Jade_o7
      @Jade_o7 Місяць тому +1

      @@DragonSong5 Sarah fan spotted. I guess we all have the same feed lmao

  • @GuivenYongChart
    @GuivenYongChart Місяць тому

    kinoko girl from mha!

  • @Dustinlove102
    @Dustinlove102 Місяць тому

    🌱❤🍄❤🌿

  • @Amara_Kayla
    @Amara_Kayla Місяць тому

    Ik orange and ginger are different but-
    GINGER GINGER WEASLEY WEASLEY👩‍🦰

  • @ShadowOnMobile
    @ShadowOnMobile Місяць тому +4

    Early

    • @JessLess
      @JessLess  Місяць тому +1

      Congrats on first

  • @hooman_235
    @hooman_235 Місяць тому

    :)

  • @AlHead-ut3uo
    @AlHead-ut3uo Місяць тому

    😎…….. 😂