DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Hi everyone,
Welcome or welcome back to my channel. My name is Jess and I loving doing DIY, making clothes in a "simple but pretty" way.
In today's video, I'm going to share with you a very beautiful summer dress that could be one of your outfit this season. And it's also very easy to make.
So if you want to make it, make sure you check out some of my basic information below:
- Sewing machine: Merrit Joyful Sewingg
- Material: 1.5m of cotton fabric
- My body measurements: 82-64-92. I'm 165cm and usually wear Small size
I learn sewing by myself. So I try to find the most simple way to make clothes and share them with you to show you that you can sew too. So I'm very happy to see you join me in this sewing journey. You can become a part of it here www.jessdangdiy.com/
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Have a lovely day everyone!
Cheers,
Jess Dang - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I wrote down the instructions for myself, hope that's okay. I think the video shows everything really clearly, but I wanted to have something to look at esp. when measuring/marking.
I would like to make the bodice longer, so that it ends at the waist instead of under the bust, so I sometimes wrote underbust/waist; not sure if that will work out though! 😬
TOP
1. Cut 2 rectangles
Length - 20 cm (above the bust to waist/underboob +1cm seam allowance)
Width (side to side) = bust size minus 2cm (80cm for Jess).
2. Mark the rectangles in the middle on top and bottom, then connect the markings to make a straight line
3. Mark (1/4 bust size + 1cm)(21cm for Jess) on both sides from the line in the middle
4. Make a mark at the bottom using the same distance and make straight lines
5. From the middle line, mark (1/2 width between breasts/+2cm) (13cm for Jess), on both sides
6. Mark 7cm down on the outside line
7. Connect the 2 marks from points 5 and 6; curve the line
8. On the edge of fabric, mark on the middle (10cm)
9. Connect this mark with the 7cm mark; curve the line
10. From the middle line, mark 12cm (1/2 width between breasts+1cm) on both sides; make straight lines
11. Cut the outside triangles
12. Fold on the line from step 10 (one at a time); pin
13. Draw a curve along the straight line for your bust
14. Sew along the curved line
15. Fold on the armpit line, draw a curved triangle 1cm to the outside, and sew. Both sides
16. Check the measurements (@3:48)
17. Pin the 2 pieces right sides together (don't sew yet)
STRAPS
18. Cut a rectangle 70cm x 4cm
19. Fold the sides to the centre & pin. Better to see @4:25
20. Sew the strap (next to the edge)
21. Put the ends of the straps to the bodice @5:00
22. Sew from the bottom armpit mark to the bottom armpit mark on the other side (leave the bottom line not sewn); seam allowance is the same as the sewing foot
23. Turn the top right sides out & press
SKIRT FRONT
24. Cut a rectangle for the front of the skirt (if there is enough fabric cut with pockets)
Length (80cm) from the waist/underbust to the knee
Width (92cm) - hip size (the widest part of the booty)
25. Change the sewing settings to the longest stitch and stitch along the width
26. Pull on the string to gather the fabric until it is (1/2underboob size + 2cm seam allowance)
SKIRT BACK
27. Cut the same rectangle as the front but +2cm in LENGTH (if there is enough fabric cut with pockets)
28. Mark 4cm from the top of the skirt along the whole width
29. Double fold - first 1cm, then 2cm; pin; sew
30. Cut elastic to (1/2underboob+2cm); 1.5cm width; put into the casing
31. Pin the ends of the elastic to the ends of the fabric casing and sew into place
32. Pin the front skirt and back skirt right sides together and pin along the sides
33. Hem the bottom on double fold
CONNECT THE TOP TO BOTTOM
First, the front of the top has 2 sides, front and back
34. Connect the front side of the bottom (gathered by string) to the front part of the front side of the top - right sides together, but sew on the wrong sides
35. Take the back side of the front part of the top, fold the end, and pin to the bottom part (gathered). Pin from the FRONT side!
36. Sew from the front side (topstitching)
37. Make flaps at the front back - see 10:30
FINISHED! I think the 1 long strap needs to be separated and the ends finished, which wasn't shown in the video, but should be pretty easy to figure out.
Fingers crossed it will work out for me!!
Thank you so much for helping others in term of understanding the process better.
Jess thank you for this I made this dress and I couldn’t believe that I made this. So In love with it and thanks again
It's my pleasure and so happy that you made it
I love the way you explain everything. It makes it so easy for someone like me (who doesn't know how to sew or how to do a pattern 😂) to understand! Plus, everything you do is so pretty
Thanks a lot! I learn sewing by myself and I don't want to follow the complicated techniques. So I understand the feeling for beginners when it come to this part. Therefore I just want to show them that there're other way that are simple but still beautiful to make clothes
I love your method of designing, creating the pattern, and sewing. As I’ve commented on another video, I’ve learned so much from you, the way that you measure, transfer the measurements to the flat fabric, make the lines curved where needed, ... . It’s a wonderful feeling to be able to make pretty things for myself and not have to buy patterns - purchased patterns never fit me, and the adjustment process is so lengthy!! Bravo for being self-taught!
Thank you so much for such a nice comment. Making your own pattern is a great way to help your clothes fit your body well
🥺🙌🏽 Jess, I really want to thank you for sharing amazing step-by-step tutorials for both pattern drafting and sewing, instead of just linking a pattern for purchase 💖
It's my pleasure
Thank you so much for this tutorial! My dress turned out great!
As some other comments said, remember that you need to make 2 straps. The straps weren't long enough to tie a nice bow and have some loose strap hanging down, so I added 40cm to each strap, so each measured 110cm long. I also stretched the elastic out when measuring it to make sure it would be tight enough when the garment was finished.
I also recommend doing 2 seams for the gathering and using high-quality cotton, as mine broke twice and I had to keep redoing it!
I chose to leave the sides of my dress a bit open, so I only attached about 12cm of the bottom front of the top to the skirt, leaving an extra 12cm open either side so you could see more of my waist/flanks. Just a personal design choice :)
I’m really happy with my dress and am grateful for the tutorial! Thank you!
Glad you nail it! And thanks for all the tips for others!
guys, i tried this and it was a huge success!!! i'm just a beginner but this was pretty do-able enough for me. it looked so good!! like i got it from the mall or a boutique. it's honestly my best and most wearable creation yet. try it out!!
also, thank you so much for making these tutorials. it's brilliant and easy to follow!!
So great to know you made it and it turned out beautiful. It's also one of my fav dress and I wear it like everyday now
The print pf that fabric is so lovely. I loved the dress specially the back. You are so talented love❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
I just made it and it's perfect. My new favorite dress for sure. Super dreamy and great for summer. I have the same measurements as hers so I didn't change the pattern (just underbust 39 instead of 37). I am so in love thank you so much for such an amazing tutorial 😍
Really loving your videos! Not only am I getting inspiration, but seeing how your brain works to make these dresses is so wonderful. Commercial patterns are confusing to me, but your techniques of patterning off of your own measurements with simple shapes is very helpful!
I'm so glad you see and love them
I saw a similar dress online the other day and thought I should be able to make it. Having you do a tutorial on it makes it even better as I'm not that well at sewing just yet aha
You can do it. This dress is not difficult to make
@@JessDangDIY thanks for the encouragement! :)
@@alanax_ how did it go? I wanna try it
This dress is gorgeous! I’ve been seeing dresses like this all over the internet and been wanting to sew one. Thanks for the video!!
It's my pleasure
Thank you for adding footage for where we should take measurements!!!! can't wait to try this one out Jess (-:
Hope you like it!
I finished making this and wore it yesterday, I’ve never gotten so many compliments on a dress before!! Your tutorials are so awesome!!!😍
I made the top part today in a lilac linen- I can already tell it will be so beautiful! Can’t wait to mark skirt!
I don't know how you come up with all these simple but ingenious sewing tutorials. They are so cute and seem so easy to do. I love and watch all your videos.
Because I don't learn sewing as a professional designer. So every time I want to make the design, I always try to find the simple way to make it
Thank you so much for making this video and always having such clear instructions!!! I made the dress but with a closed back instead of open and I love it! I hope you continue to make these videos
Jess… I’ve never made anything with a sewing machine (I’m a knitter and crocheter). I’ve got myself a second hand machine and it’s sitting on my table as I’m “terrified “ of it 😂 I’ve practised some stitching on scrap fabric and I need to make something or I’ll never figure this out. Your videos are so inspiring and seem so easy to do! I think this one can be very beginner friendly. Let’s make it! Thank you also for using metric, most of the world uses metric but with so many US and UK creators it’s hard to find tutorials where I don’t have to be translating all to metric! 😅 THANK U, JESS!
My pleasure! hope you enjoy making this dress too
Ummm Yes, I need to make this for my friend's wedding I'm attending this summer. Love you Jess
Oh yeah, go for it
This was so beautiful to make, and so easy and quick (made it in one afternoon). Your instructions are straight to the point as very clear to understand, thank you so much for posting this and making beautiful projects available. I would only recommend to those making this to make the straps a bit longer (i.e. instead of 70 cm try 80 cm) and to measure the elastic a bit stretched out, otherwise it will be a bit loose.
i'm so grateful i found your channel! i've been wanting to get into sewing for so long but have been too intimidated to spend actual money on paper or pdf patterns in case i'm terrible at it. but your videos make it look so much easier than i would've expected! after spending way too much money on my fall and winter wardrobe, i'm definitely going to try my hand at sewing my spring/summer wardrobe this year. thank you so much!
You can do it!
I cannot thank you enough for all these beautiful sewing videos ❤ 💖
It's my pleasure
I just finished a dress following this tutorial, i just made my dress shorter. I am so happy! Thank you, Jess. Your videos making it easier for a beginner like me. 😊
Wonderful!
The reason why i'm interested in this channel is because i love to make boho outfit in the simple & easy technique the way you do.....also i love hearing your accent... Love from Indonesia to vietnam....... See you next hhhwwweeekkkkkkkkk ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊👍👍🍇🍒🍑🍓🍉🌼🌻🍍🍋🍊🍏🍅🥕
Thank you so much! And yeah, see you next weekkkkkkk
Thanks Jess for your videos. I finished the dress yesterday and it is just stunning! I love it to the bits. Thanks again!
Hi Jess - I can't thank you enough for this tutorial! I am a brand new sewer and just finished making this dress because of your brilliant tutorial. I can't wait to follow along to more of your videos. You are such a great teacher!
So great to know that you made it!
Amazing diy , it’s so pretty, and what I like the most is that you always wear your finished garments, thanks for sharing Jess, you really inspire to sew. God bless you
Thanks a lot! The reason why I got into sewing because I want to make my own clothes to wear everyday. So I want them to look like I bought them from a store :)
Such a nice idea !! Thanks so much for showing where on the body we should measure...definitely trying this ! 🧡💛
Yeah, go for it
I made it with a red rose pattern and it's the most beautiful dress
Great to hear that!
Cada vestidinho mais lindo que o outro,amo seu estilo.
This is the first tutorial that actually helped me, I made this out of a duvet cover and I feel so beautiful. Thank you!!!
So glad to know you made it
I´ve been already waiting for such a tutorial:) And what I really love this time, is that you´ve filmed how to measure out all of the lenghts! Thanks!!
Yes, I tried to show in more details how I got my measurements. So everyone can make it for themselves
Thank you so much for that tutorial! I made it for my sister and I turned out so cute! 🥰
I love this girl so much! She figured this out all by herself??!!! WOW! Even though sometimes her accent makes it hard for me to understand a word or two, I like how she writes out what she is doing! I love her channel and she seems like she would be super nice too!🥰🥰🥰😊
Thank you so much for loving my works. I'm trying on improving my ascent. Hope it would be better one day soon.
@@JessDangDIY don’t even worry about your accent! It is cool. Also what accent is it?
Thank you for this tutorial! I'm so excited to follow it to make my dream summer dress!
I just wanted to thank you! This is the very first dress I made and I am so happy with the result! It really gave me the confidence to try, explore, learn and create even more :)
You are so welcome!
I love how it turned out! It's so detailed but the way you explained it makes it so easy to understand. I can't wait to try making this!
You can do it!
I LOVE how you explain how to cut the pattern!! Thank you😍
You are so welcome!
Hi Jess, Thank you for taking the time to write the instructions in the video. English is my second language and this helps so much, love the dress!
Thank you so much too!
Yes Jess 😍😍!!! Such a great tutorial!! I really love the way you make everything it’s easy to understand! Thank you so much !! ❤️😍
It's my pleasure and so glad you love it
Your pieces never cease to amaze! :) This dress will be perfect for my honeymoon. I can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing all your hard work and talent with us, Jess! 💕
I'm so glad you like it and will try it out
The fabric is very beautiful. And of course your design too, thanks Jess for the great tutorials, I am learning a lot about sewing thanks to you and your videos
You are so welcome!
I ended up making it straight away! At first I got some measurements wrong but I figured it out as I went along. Thankyou so much for the tutorial it turned out perfectly!!!
It's my pleasure
I just made this in 4T based on measurements I took and it came out SO AMAZING!! I used nautical print and soft rope for the strap. My daughter feels like a million bucks in it. Thank you!! Looking forward to making more of your tutorials and making this dress in different prints plus a matching one for myself 😀
Wonderful!
Beautiful summer dress and seems easy to sew but for beginner like me I have to keep going back each time for the measurements. I am sure with practice I will get it. Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome 😊
Wowi! Just finished sewing my dress, it came our adorable! It took time as it was my first sewing project, but it was worth it. Your tutorials are simple to follow and clear, thank you!
Glad you made it
Can’t wait to try it! Thank you jess
You're so welcome
There is no one way of doing things. You did such a fantastic job of simplifying this process. Thanks for sharing.
It's my pleasure
I can't thank you enough! I have wanted to learn how to sew my whole life, but my mum died when I was young and she wasn't able to teach me. My grandmother was a tailor when she was younger, but I wasn't able to learn from her either. I grew up wearing my grandmother made upcycled clothes. And I had special clothes made by my mum. I want to do that for my grandchildren one day, and to teach my daughter how to sew, but have always struggled and felt intimidated. But your tutorials are so helpful, I finally have to confidence to start doing it. Your explanations make so much sense to me!! Thank you so so much xx
It's my pleasure to share these tutorials
I just finished sewing mine with my hand-printed silk, it was a bit slippery, but turned out nice and I love it! Thank you so so so much Jess for the tutorial 🫶🏻💓❤️🔥
So happy you made it!
Thanks Jess from my heart ❤️❤️you inspired me and alot of women.
It's my pleasure
The dress is so pretty and well made. Great that you modelled it to show the fit too
Thank you!
Okay I’m obsessed! 😭 thanks for this tutorial! 💕
It's my pleasure
That dress is beautiful! Maybe I'll give it a try and wear it during my beach vacation later this year 😊
Oh yeah, it'll be perfect for the beach day
All your garments are really beautiful and the instructions are very easy to follow.
Thank you!
This is such a beautiful fabric and I love how the dress turned out 💖
Thank you so much!
This is beautiful! It's going on my list of things to make. I want to say thank you for making these videos and explaining the measurements so well. I was able to make a dress by combining the designs from two of your videos and it fits me perfectly!! You are awesome 😀
You're so welcome. And glad you made a dress out of my tutorials
I’ve made quite a few comments on your page but I’ve never given any helpful tips because I’m exactly like you I have taught myself to sew and I learn a lot from you personally and haven’t felt qualified to give any tips. But After watching you for over a year, I think that I’m ready to share just a little. I think the most helpful tip I can give you is to keep explaining things thoroughly, saying why you’re doing a certain method or not...it’s very very helpful, especially when it comes to making the pattern. I can follow any direction but if I don’t understand why I’m doing it then I can’t repeat the process on my own, and as a sewist I hope that I can expand my knowledge and become more creative on my own. For instance, today you actually showed the type of measurement you were taking on your body while you were explaining making the top. Something else that’s really helpful is when you give the formulas for how you come to your measurements, for example (again with the top), half the breast circumference +2 cm = the measurement for the front of the top. I think thorough explanations are just the best thing that any teacher can do. One thing I think would take this further, is by adding in those formulas you use to calculate the garments into the description box. You and I are the same size so doing a formula for us I can remember that. But let’s say I want to make the exact same garment for someone who’s three times my size, I really don’t have a clear understanding of how I would do that. When we do projects with you we’re always doing them for ourselves but I wanna know how to sew some thing for others.
OK, those are my only tips, I hope they made sense. You’ve been my first sewing teacher from the beginning and it’s been about a year and a half and I still love your channel and I love you as a teacher and I hope you just continue to be encouraged that you’re doing a wonderful job and I’ve learned so much. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Kenzie,
Thank you so much for such a super nice comment and sharing. I'm so glad that all my expectations in the video went well to you. And thank you for the tips about the other people sizes. I'll try to improve it in the future videos.
You make me want to sew I swear 😍 I've made two dresses with you so far and so excited to make even more
Love you soooo much 💜💜💜💜💜
I'm so glad you love my videos and even happier when you already made some of them
I'm so excited to make this dress this summer!!
Yeah, it'll be perfect for your summer outfit
This is simply the most beautiful dress Jess. I love every thing about it. The fabric is to die for.
Thank you so much! Yes, I love the fabric too
I love all your projects!
Such a beautiful dress! Thank you so much for this easy-to- follow tutorial!!
My pleasure
I love your creative mind !!! Your the best dressed!!!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you do much! Made my first dress ❤🎉 i made the straps a lot longer! Thabk you again will follow more of your videos ❤
I'm in live with your dress. Very simple and beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for these videos. I am loving them. Very inspiring!
I'm so glad you love it
The dress is so nice! Thank you for the tutorial 🥰
This dress style is super cute. Very inspired to try it out. Thanks for the video!
Yeah, give it a shot
Beautiful fabric. Lovely dress. I really like the back.
Thank you so much!
Omg thank youuu I’m so glad that I found your video, I understand every steps because you explained it so well!
Thanks a lot!
Sou apaixonada por esse vestido 💙
Thanks so much Jess, I enjoyed watching this. You're amazing and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Happy Wednesday darling 😘
Thanks a lot my dear! It's my pleasure and so glad you love it
Thank you so much for sharing this!!! Thanks to you I made my first dress and it's so beautiful, I can't believe it! Thank youuuuuuu
So happy you made one! Keep sewing
I love all your work, I admire the easy way of yours tutorials. It's very motivating!! This is a lovely dress (like you!).
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love this! Thank you Jess 💜💗
It's my pleasure
You are a Gem, doing amazing work with your gift. I needed this. Thank you❤
Qué hermoso haces cosas tan lindas me animare a hacer algunas Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos Saludos desde Colombia. 😘🙋
Omg!! Just made one instead of skirt I made it into "CUTE OPEN BACK JUMPSUIT", the measurements it so amazingly clear and easy to follow you are one of the best DIY content creator in you tube sewing!!👍👍👍👍👍 if I can only post my photo 📸 super proud of my self now😊
Thank you so much!
😍 Amo amo... Gracias por compartirnos tanto 🙏
I thought this would be super hard but I tried it and its great! thanks for the super clear instructions
You're so welcome!
What an amazing and kind woman helping other women feel pretty and confident in their bodies through their clothing. I love this. New subscriber!
Thank you so much!
Love it!!! You're sooo creative!!!! And easy to make💕
Thanks a lot!
This is so lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!
You are so welcome!
I love this fabric.❤️ It' s so pretty.
Yeah, it's very soft too
Completely beautiful and easy to sew. Thanks
I love your tutorials Ms. Jess. Hopefully soon you can also make a vlog on how to make busters.
Thank you! I have a video on making a bustier top from a men's shirt. You can check it out on my channel
Wow this is gorgeous and you made it look so easy…I’m a beginner and still practicing with toddler dresses…will try this next
You can do it!
Amazing work dearest Jess! You did an amazing job with the dress and made the instructions ceystal clear 🌻 You are a true gem 🥰
Thank you so much! And so glad you love it
Omg this is so amazing i love it thanks Jess
You're so welcome
Amei! Eu fiz o meu agora. Ficou lindo. Obrigada :)
I’m so excited to try this!
I hope you will enjoy it
amazing diy :D I just did the top part of the dress without the bottom and the top looks really nice on their own. Thanks for describing every step so thoroughly
You're so welcome
@@JessDangDIY 🥰🥰
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Thanks!
Thank you for this clear and lovely video! I have a beautiful fabric that I didn't know how to use and I'm looking forward to trying this diy out :)
You are so welcome!
I loved the result! I definitely gonna try to make it.
Please do!
Yes! Just the dress I was waiting for! Thank youuu💙💙💙
You're so welcome
Love it! Such a beautiful design🤍💗🤍
Thank you!
So simple yet attractive dress
Thank you so much
You are so great. We can sew these lovely dresses for ourselves. Thanks to you.
It's my pleasure