Oops, I think I missed mentioning so sorry about that! For this dress I used a half inch seam allowance everywhere except for when stated otherwise (hemming, gather stitches, etc). Hope that helps! Thanks for watching 💛💛
Just made this and so pleased with how it turned out. Great tutorial and so easy to follow. Tried to tag you on IG but couldn't find you. If I do Shirred elastic again I will defo use gingham as I didn't and took forever marking the lines out!
Hey Samantha! Glad this turned out for you- you probably couldn’t find me as I changed my brand name (now Maiden Mother) but I’m definitely excited to see your version of this dress. So so glad you enjoyed it! 💛💛
Such a clear video. Thank you for sharing! I am wondering how you did the calculations for the fabric - why do you divide then multiply etc? How did you know to do all that? I'd like to learn 😍
Hey there, I’m so glad you enjoyed the vid! With the measurements: you first divide by 2 in order to create the front and back panels, so you’re essentially cutting your total body in half. So for mine, I needed a cut of fabric 20.5in to cover just my front, then an identical one to cover the back. We then add fabric (the multiplication) in order to give us some extra room for the shirring. If you shirred your fabric without adding the extra, your panels would be way too small to cover your body. I hope this helps! I really just learned through trial and error, so don’t be afraid to mess around and see what works! -XO-
@@theMaidenMotherI was like how can you have 30.5 bust for top fabric we hen your bust measurements is 41? You hacut 2 pieces front and back rhat make sense now. I have to replay. 3:25
Hello dear, thanks so much for the great video! I have a question, how do you secure the endings of the threads at the start/end of the shirring as you sow it around the tube? Do you knot the threads to their own beginning? Or sow back and forth? Thanks so much already!
Glad you liked it, Paola! So with the front panel, you wouldn’t add the extra- meaning you would just take your bust divided by 2. Then you’d just add your seam allowance and that’ll give you the correct width. Hope that helps! 💛
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Yes, I added my pockets to those squares of fabric. Just make sure to factor in your shirring on the top portion of the fabric square when determining where to set your pockets. I hope this helps! 💛
So, when you’re doing the shirring, you’ll pull the fabric that has already been shirred to keep the gathers consistent. So yes, you’ll be pulling the elastic- but the elastic on the fabric, NOT the elastic in the machine. I hope that makes sense! 💛💛
Thanks for watching, Coline! I personally used just under 3 yds (or about 2.7 meters) but you might use less or more depending on your measurements and fabric width (mine was 45 in or 114 cm for reference) hope this helps!💛
Can I ask when you do the shirring at the top of the dress on the right side, how do you secure the threads at the end of each row or do you pivot and do the next row and then how do you secure at the end. Do you just reverse sew and then skip them off. Hope you understand what I’m asking lol!!🤔x
Totally get you! So, I actually did pivot and do the next row for my shirring (mostly to save time) so that is one way to secure your shirring. Or, you could also backstitch at the beginning and end of each row just as you would with standard sewing. Hope that helps, thanks for watching 💛💛
@@theMaidenMother awww many thanks for your prompt reply that makes sense now 😘. You’ve given me the confidence to have a go!. Just sent for some gingham fabric 🤞🤞xx
Thanks so much, Helena, glad you enjoyed the video! Seeing as you essentially draft your own pattern for the dress using your own measurements, you should be totally fine to use centimeters without any issue! Thanks for watching 💛
Hey there! You could follow the instructions for this pattern here to construct and attach your own billowy sleeves! Just two more rectangles of fabric and they'd look fantastic with this dress! Happy making! 💛 ua-cam.com/video/jSjZR_G2gFw/v-deo.html
I think it depends based on how thick your fabric is. If it’s pretty lightweight, you could probably add an all over lining sewn in the same style as the two main rectangles for the dress, then shirr it all together. If it’s a bit thicker, you could try lining just the bottom, non-shirred portion by sewing two rectangles the size of your non-shirred bottom and attaching it to the inside of the dress at the bottom of your shirred bodice. However, that would create a visible row of stitching (which I think you could hide easily if done close enough to the last row of shirring). I hope that helps, definitely open to hearing any other ideas as well from the community! 💛💛
I personally used just under 3 yds, but you might use less or more depending on your measurements and fabric width (mine was 45 in for reference) hope this helps, thanks for watching! 💛
The easiest way I’ve found is to wind it by hand, pulling it slightly to keep it snug, but being careful not to stretch it out. It may take a bit of practice. Hope this helps! 💛
I totally followed the measurment instructions for the bodice and my shirring piece is so tiny :( instead of a cute shirred dress i just made the bottom piece into a skirt lol
Just wondering what seam allowance you used? Thanks!
Oops, I think I missed mentioning so sorry about that! For this dress I used a half inch seam allowance everywhere except for when stated otherwise (hemming, gather stitches, etc). Hope that helps! Thanks for watching 💛💛
I have spotted the perfect fabric for this project online! I'll order it and try & make it before summer ends lol
(I'll make a short version!)
Hello I love the way you did the Math part
Oh my God, it's beautiful. I want this dress.
Thanks, Paty! 💛💛
This dress is gorgeous 😍 thank you for the tutorial. Definitely going to make this for the upcoming summer! ❤️
Thanks, Demi! Can’t wait to see your version!! 💛
this is the perfect sun dress! im going to make one pronto!
thanks so much! I can't wait to see yours!! 💛
Very good and clear thank you
Thanks for watching!! 💛
Just made this and so pleased with how it turned out. Great tutorial and so easy to follow. Tried to tag you on IG but couldn't find you. If I do Shirred elastic again I will defo use gingham as I didn't and took forever marking the lines out!
Hey Samantha! Glad this turned out for you- you probably couldn’t find me as I changed my brand name (now Maiden Mother) but I’m definitely excited to see your version of this dress. So so glad you enjoyed it! 💛💛
@@theMaidenMother yes I found you! And tagged you on insta. Thank you so much for this, so easy to follow. This was my first ever attempt at shirring
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Thanks sooo much. I will definitely try this pattern!
That’s wonderful! Can’t wait to see it 💛💛
Awesome video! Following you on IG and am going to attempt this with my cotton gingham tomorrow!
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed. Please please please be sure to tag me- I want to see your dress!! 💛👌🏻💛
Gorgeous! 😍
Thanks, Ana! 💛💛
Awesome great video
Thanks so much, Brenda! 💛💛
Such a clear video. Thank you for sharing! I am wondering how you did the calculations for the fabric - why do you divide then multiply etc? How did you know to do all that? I'd like to learn 😍
Hey there, I’m so glad you enjoyed the vid! With the measurements: you first divide by 2 in order to create the front and back panels, so you’re essentially cutting your total body in half. So for mine, I needed a cut of fabric 20.5in to cover just my front, then an identical one to cover the back. We then add fabric (the multiplication) in order to give us some extra room for the shirring. If you shirred your fabric without adding the extra, your panels would be way too small to cover your body. I hope this helps! I really just learned through trial and error, so don’t be afraid to mess around and see what works! -XO-
@@theMaidenMother thanks for getting back to me 💗 I'm going to try and make this dress this weekend 🤗 love your donut weights too!!
@@madp6755 thanks so much- those donuts are def one of my all time favorite DIYs. Can’t wait to see what you make!! 💛
@@theMaidenMotherI was like how can you have 30.5 bust for top fabric we hen your bust measurements is 41? You hacut 2 pieces front and back rhat make sense now. I have to replay. 3:25
Hello dear, thanks so much for the great video! I have a question, how do you secure the endings of the threads at the start/end of the shirring as you sow it around the tube? Do you knot the threads to their own beginning? Or sow back and forth? Thanks so much already!
Hi, Sarah! You can backstitch 1-2 stitches at the beginning and end of each row of shirring to secure. Thanks for watching 💛💛
love this!
Oh no! You ran out of bobbin with the Hem! Hate that!
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
I know!!!! I always lose at thread chicken 😅 ah well, thanks for watching! 💛💛
Love this! ❤❤❤ quick question, how does the measurement work when you only want the back shirred? Thank you.
Glad you liked it, Paola! So with the front panel, you wouldn’t add the extra- meaning you would just take your bust divided by 2. Then you’d just add your seam allowance and that’ll give you the correct width. Hope that helps! 💛
Hi love this. When you pinned the pockets did u pin it on the body side wich for u was 31.75 and 24 inch long? Thx for the tutorial
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Yes, I added my pockets to those squares of fabric. Just make sure to factor in your shirring on the top portion of the fabric square when determining where to set your pockets. I hope this helps! 💛
My question is, do you pull the elastic when you are sewing it ? I want to shear a midi dress from the neckline to the hem.
So, when you’re doing the shirring, you’ll pull the fabric that has already been shirred to keep the gathers consistent. So yes, you’ll be pulling the elastic- but the elastic on the fabric, NOT the elastic in the machine. I hope that makes sense! 💛💛
Hey ! Love the dress ! How many meters of fabric did you need ?
Thank you for this tutorial ! 🤩
Thanks for watching, Coline! I personally used just under 3 yds (or about 2.7 meters) but you might use less or more depending on your measurements and fabric width (mine was 45 in or 114 cm for reference) hope this helps!💛
Can I ask when you do the shirring at the top of the dress on the right side, how do you secure the threads at the end of each row or do you pivot and do the next row and then how do you secure at the end. Do you just reverse sew and then skip them off. Hope you understand what I’m asking lol!!🤔x
Totally get you! So, I actually did pivot and do the next row for my shirring (mostly to save time) so that is one way to secure your shirring. Or, you could also backstitch at the beginning and end of each row just as you would with standard sewing. Hope that helps, thanks for watching 💛💛
@@theMaidenMother awww many thanks for your prompt reply that makes sense now 😘. You’ve given me the confidence to have a go!. Just sent for some gingham fabric 🤞🤞xx
@@melaniewall7385 absolutely! Can’t wait to see yours once your fabric comes in 👌🏻💛
I love the video and the dress 🤍 I'm just wondering if it's going to be accurate if i use centimeters?
Thanks so much, Helena, glad you enjoyed the video! Seeing as you essentially draft your own pattern for the dress using your own measurements, you should be totally fine to use centimeters without any issue! Thanks for watching 💛
I'd love to make this dress but I don't like my shoulders showing at all so how would I make that top more of a covered top
Hey there! You could follow the instructions for this pattern here to construct and attach your own billowy sleeves! Just two more rectangles of fabric and they'd look fantastic with this dress! Happy making! 💛
ua-cam.com/video/jSjZR_G2gFw/v-deo.html
Love this! I noticed your sweater. Did you knit it?
Thank you so much! I crocheted it using the Everyday Cardigan pattern from Sewrella. If you crochet I 10/10 highly recommend! 💛
I would like to do this dress but add lining to the skirt part as my fabric is quite see through, what's the best way to add the lining?
I think it depends based on how thick your fabric is. If it’s pretty lightweight, you could probably add an all over lining sewn in the same style as the two main rectangles for the dress, then shirr it all together. If it’s a bit thicker, you could try lining just the bottom, non-shirred portion by sewing two rectangles the size of your non-shirred bottom and attaching it to the inside of the dress at the bottom of your shirred bodice. However, that would create a visible row of stitching (which I think you could hide easily if done close enough to the last row of shirring). I hope that helps, definitely open to hearing any other ideas as well from the community! 💛💛
How much fabric did you use in total ?
I personally used just under 3 yds, but you might use less or more depending on your measurements and fabric width (mine was 45 in for reference) hope this helps, thanks for watching! 💛
Thank you so much!
Am having a problem getting the elastic on the bobbin.
The easiest way I’ve found is to wind it by hand, pulling it slightly to keep it snug, but being careful not to stretch it out. It may take a bit of practice. Hope this helps! 💛
I don’t get the measurements //!!
Sure thing! What exactly are you struggling with?
I totally followed the measurment instructions for the bodice and my shirring piece is so tiny :( instead of a cute shirred dress i just made the bottom piece into a skirt lol
Oh no! I’m glad you were able to make it work, though!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Don't understand anytning, feels like your doing everthing at the same time🫣
Sorry about that! Is there anything I can help you with?