Thank you all for the feedback on the new style of this video. I thought I would try something different, more vlog-like. It’s not how all transformations will be so don’t freak out I just wanted to try lol. Thank you all so much for watching ❤️❤️
I hope you keep experimenting--there's actually a lot of cool productive comments throughout and obviously varied opinions--you have a lot of strengths, so you have more video-style options than some do!
Hey April! Love the video. Just a suggestion, but have you tried looking at the tension for your thread? That generally is what causes the looping/tearing for me, especially when I'm changing the presser foot to a rolled hem foot. Depending on what the thread is made from, you may need to loosen it up a bit/tighten it.
I actually preferred this type of video. Just one opinion, but I really enjoy you adding more of your personality into the video! Either way though, your videos are still great!
I love this new format you did, kind of like a vlog and how you shared the flaws and the things that frustrated you. That's so important! It shows that everyone makes mistakes and inspires us to keep going even when it's hard!
It’s not her annoyingly interrupting the video, it’s her showing additional things she’s done to complete the dress. And everyone has slip ups when they do things. I appreciate that she showed the slip up in the making of the dress because it shows that she’s human, just like the rest of us. So if you have a problem, keep it to yourself instead of putting others down.
I loved this new "vloggy" stile you're givin to your videos. It makes them feel more real, talk about timeline and the little struggles.. I really like your channel April. Have a nice day
Happy New Year! Beautiful fabric and beautiful dress transformation. Sharing your problems in sewing the dress as well as the good points is a real encourager. Makes me realize sewing machine issues happen to all of us and it is a learning process. Those tips and tricks we learn through experience and share with each other are such a big help.
Love it! I so enjoy your videos April. For someone who has been sewing since I was 17 and now am 57, self taught at that, I am so inspired by your work. But several years back I lost my motivation and desire to do what brings me happiness. Long story, don’t wanna bore you or your other subscribers. But I keep watching your videos in hope it’s not too late for me and I can get back to that driven, motivated, crafty, creative person I use to be. One of my biggest fears has always been disappointment. Afraid whatever I’m working on will not turn out the way it should or I think it should. Again, disappointment! I know I must over come this....and I’m working on that. I love the way you took the fact the wrap around skirt was longer then the top....but you just turned that into a positive and that’s one of the things I admire about you! Thanks so much for sharing.
I really like that you sew different types of fabrics to expand interest away from solely using stretch knit fabric for every project- truly the mark of a fashion designer! I never would have thought to use a half circle skirt pattern for this dress ...
I like that you pointed out problems you had, but I'm not sure I really like the new vlog-type format. I really enjoy how informational and to the point your videos usually are, and in my opinion the vlog cuts where you talk about what day of the week it is and what you still need to do, and the part with your hair, kind of take away from that. That's just my opinion though, still love this series.
I COMPLETELY AGREE. I purposely do not subscribe to channels that vlog often. I find it distracting. This channel does such creative things with garments, and I would really hate for it to spiral into a lazy vlog disaster.
The finished dress makes me think of the 1940s/50s 'playsuits' that were worn to the beach--this would be perfect over a swimsuit because it goes on and off so easily and wouldn't need to touch the sand/changing rooms!
I like the get ready for the photoshoot bit and it's helpful to know even though you've been sewing for so long that you still have problems once in a while. It makes me feel like my problems sewing are not as big of an issue as I once did
i love how you tell us what parts went wrong and what techniques you need to work on because it’s really inspiring to see that someone as talented as you still needs practice and makes mistakes ❤️
I just really love it when coolirpa tells something she dont like about it and thing that needed to be improved. Very honest ,very true, REALITY. lessons for me yall. thanks coolirpa
Another ThriftTrans I'm happily revisiting. I *Love* the way you're happy to show/explain your mistakes - it makes you and sewing in general, that much more accessible! Thanks again.
I love this new style . Vlog and transformations . It makes the end reveal so much more satisfying , and it's always nice to connect the voice behind the camera to a face 💕 the dress is beautiful as well . The fabric pattern is adorable .
Love this wrap dress! I hate when I have thread problems. Maybe the hemming problem was a dull needle. (even new needles can be dull/duds) My second thought was the bobbin wasn't quite right. ie, an extra loose randon thread tail caught in bobbin case or thread not quite threaded in the case properly. Hope this gives you some clues if it happens again.
Agree totally with this comment. Also, sometime you need to adjust the tension on your machine when you're doing a particular stitch or using a specialized foot. Consult your machine manual.
Thank you for sharing your frustrations with the sewing machine/thread issue. I run into that a lot when sewing, and it makes me give up on projects sometimes.
It does show how long it takes her to make the transformations. And again, it’s not interrupting, it’s her showing the ‘step by step’ process as well as the duration of time it took to make the dress. And I for one, just like all these other positive comments, like how she formatted the video. So if you don’t like what you see, don’t watch. Don’t try to make April feel terrible for trying something new.
it is indeed interrupting because it disrupts the flow of the whole video. And as many like comments there are, as many dislike ones there are! btw, I have to strongly disagree with your last sentence, because telling someone what you don't think is well done helps way more in improving! you can't do a better job, if no one tells you what can be done better! So positivie and negative comments are both very much needed. She sure doesn't feel bad, because all of those negative comments aren't bad, they just say that they have the feeling that those vlog parts interrupt the video. And that information is very important to make the best out of the new type of video she'd like to make apparently. so - everyone has their own opinion and each opinion is allowed to be out there. what's really annoying are people like you, you tell people to don't watch sth, just bc they don't like it - because THAT type of comment is the one that's really useless! ;)
BaconRaptor I get your point. Constructive criticism is just as helpful as reaffirming encouragement. Perhaps the other person was trying to emphasize that it’s more about how a person frames that criticism rather than just saying they hate the video? Ps. Your username is great 😊
I really liked your advice about taking the first cut! There are so many projects I want to do but am too scared that the first cut will mess it all up or not know what to do exactly yet so I wont start but I'll try to push past that now! Also I liked your advice and like mini review of your new rolled hem foot since I am about to buy one and any hints on how to get it to work or things to avoid is super helpful! It's another great video, you sound tired though in your voiceover. Take it easy and make sure you prioritize taking care of yourself, it's not always about uploading a video on time.
I was going to suggest this. Sometimes, if the needle has a slight bend in it or the tip is worn away it wont catch the bobbin hook right causing the bobbin tension to get all messed up. Cleaning the bobbin case and housing can also help.
This was my problem! I cleaned out the bobbin case and housing too, but I didn't realize how long it had been since I changed the needle. Although I use cheap thread as well which usually for me catches too, but I'm thinking it was the needle. Finally working great again. Thank you for the tips! :)
+1 and also must take out the plastic bobbin case and clean under it!! When putting back, there is a "lip" on the plastic case which has to meet in order for the bobbin case to be pressing on the tension screw -- this link will show a very good illustration for folks who are interested -- sewing.patternreview.com/review/machine/6097. Been there had same problem, sister model machine (HZL-G210) so sharing what helped me...
I love your creations, April! You turn what is effectively sartorial birth control into fun and creative garments with a life all their own. Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make next!
Another cool & wonderful Thrifted Transformation! I'd say 'Magical', except I love that you're happy to show all the times it doesn't go smoothly - At least we can benefit from your frustration lol! You could do a dress like that with a sweetheart neckline too but the spaghetti straps & wrap skirt really suit you - Thanks again!
I'm a big "behind the curtain" type of chick and I really enjoyed this new format. Very cool to the kinks that happen, the getting ready for the shoots. Awesome result as usual!
I can't get enough of your thrifty alterations videos. I'm a new subscriber. You got skill girl!! I loved seeing the before and after of what you create. I'm like...woooowwww!!! Please don't ever stop doing what you do.
April, check under your bobbin case for lint. Lint build up can cause tension issues. The roll hem foot can be great & frustrating at the same time. I made 60+ colorguard flags with the rolled hem foot. I get it. Love the transformation!!!!
Always use a good quality cotton,change needle ,rethread machine ,clean machine,oil, just go through all the stages to clean your machine,properly.You can do a test sew after every stage to find the problem.This can save an expensive trip to a repair shop. With the roll hem foot ,keep the fabric at an upward angle when feeding it through.There are lots of brilliant tutorials on you tube.Love the fact you show the problems as well as the result. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to finish by a set time.Id rather you enjoy and miss a week than feel you have to produce a garment
Good quality thread is always a must. Also, a new needle, and making sure you have the right size and type for your fabric will help. Rolled hem feet are just a pain, but practice does help.
Elisa Castro I mean, if you’re up in her personal bubble in person you *might* be able to see the “flaws”. But to be able to make an item of clothing that actually looks like clothing is kind of amazing.
Nice video! The "vlog parts" don't take too much time, this is a great addition to the thrift store video. You make wonderful things and I have a good time watching your videos!
The vlog parts of this are super cute and I love them but I totally get why people don't like them and that's okay. I feel like as long as you switch it up every now and then, everything will be okay. I did however love that you included things that you weren't quite happy with in the finished product. It makes beginners like me feel a lot better about not having everything look perfect in the end of my own projects. I find it really cool and inspiring that someone I look up to and admire also feels like they have room to improve. I love your videos! 💖💖
Hi April! Happy New Year and I may have a trick for hemming a round skirt with a rolling hem: I do a single row of stitches before I start hemming. The cloth won’t stretch. You can even gather it a little bit if needed.
I like how you shared the little mistakes and how even at the end if still wasn't perfect. I'd love a video for how to fix that though! when its a bit to gap-y at the sides like this dress or with a lot of normal strap dresses i find it gets gap-y just around the front of my arm pits. I never know how to fix it!
Love your videos and the feedback you provide of any mistakes and how you fix them. Also for diys like this one, can you show how it looks open? For example dress the mannequin so we can get an overall look of when the dress is open and closed.
I love it, I love all the thrifted transformations, and in this video i really saw how much you love to do what you do and it inspired me to choose a professional career thinking on what I love to do. I Love your videos. I'm from Costa Rica 🇨🇷❤
the narrow hem foot ona circle skirt is really helpful! in my experience you just hve to leave a like an extra 1/4" hem allowance to ur skirt so that the fabric isn't too short to not catch under.
I have a hem foot, but I always seem to have the same issues as you, so I've gone back to straight stitching at an 8th inch, cutting along the seam , and flipping it again.
I love how you broke the process down in this video! It shows the reality of sewing how things aren't always perfect even for someone who creates beautiful clothing items like you!
I too am learning to use my rolled hem foot. it's just a matter of keeping that fabric in position JUUUUST right. Otherwise you end up with the extra sticking out or miss out on the double roll. It's quite the issue as there is no real fix. You just have to hold it right and hope you are getting it. Personally I like my stuff to look pro too, but I don't beat myself up over it if something minor happens cause it's for me and I'm not selling my stuff. You did a lovely job, it's very cute on you.
Hi! Just dealt with this the past week making face masks in bulk. I wanted to save money and bought some not so great thread. It would skip and loop and tear, so I had to buckle down and buy some good quality thread. Coats and Clark thread always works well for me
This is my 1st video of yours and I love the beanie! My son received a few during his chemo treatment so it made me smile. My son just got to start 4th grade cancer free.
Wow, the wrap dress is super cute! The probs with your thread might be because of a dulled needle. I've had these probs before, changing my needle fixed everything.
I have a different machine so I don’t know if it’s the same issue but I get that same problem with certain threads, usually I find that the thread doesn’t wind onto the bobbin properly it will tangle or catch in spots and it messes up the bottom tension of my machine. Dull needle or stitching over a pin will do that too. Hope you figure it out!
This is such a nice beginner project because you don’t really have to focus too much on drafting the bodice, and there’s no zipper to install. I might have to make one!! Also, can we get a tutorial on that makeup look? Gorgeous!! 😍
If your thread keeps breaking try changing the needle and adjusting the tension on your machine. Your rolled him foot isn't working because you need to give it more fabric to roll. You should let circle skirts hang for a day or two and then cut them even again before hemming. Hope all this helps!
All your work is so nice. I'd like to see the fabric tags at the beginning of the project- what type of fabric is each of the projects and what are the care instructions? Thank You! Beautiful work!
It's a very pretty upcycled wrap dress . I know you had a limited amount of fabric to work with but what other sleeve options would look still this soft & flowy dress ( am not comfortable wearing skinny straps cuz of my build) ? Reference to some drawings or another video would be a great help. Thx a bunch.
in my own experience creating a wrap dress I would sugest putting the darts on the area near the armpits (like april did on that denim halter dress) instead of at the waist, it avoids that loose area aroud the bust/armpits and works much better with this type of dress!!
Instant like! This is a great first video of the year, April! I’m sorry you had so much trouble with your rolled hem stitching :-/ that’s so frustrating. But I can say that I appreciate you adding in the “learning experiences” to your videos. I love it when a person with your level of skill talks about continually learning through making mistakes. You rock my face off, April! I can’t wait to see what you learn next :)
Hi April, I so love your creativity. Can I ask you to create series of wedding gown? I would like to design my own gown and your instructions and creativity makes that all the more worth
Keep making the vlog style 😃 I make sewing tutorials too and I also felt that not showing the process doesn't show everything b/c keeping it real feels more relatable. Btw, the dress looks beautiful!!
One other option is that your machine isn't winding your bobbins properly. This is WAY more common than most people think, which is why pre-wound bobbins are a thing. We use them in the shop on the Jukis, but I also just recently ordered some for my home machine and they make bobbin issues a thing of the past!
I'm loving the new format of your video! Hope you do more if these, especially telling us when you encounter any problems during the sewing process :-)
Thank you all for the feedback on the new style of this video. I thought I would try something different, more vlog-like. It’s not how all transformations will be so don’t freak out I just wanted to try lol. Thank you all so much for watching ❤️❤️
I hope you keep experimenting--there's actually a lot of cool productive comments throughout and obviously varied opinions--you have a lot of strengths, so you have more video-style options than some do!
Hey April! Love the video. Just a suggestion, but have you tried looking at the tension for your thread? That generally is what causes the looping/tearing for me, especially when I'm changing the presser foot to a rolled hem foot. Depending on what the thread is made from, you may need to loosen it up a bit/tighten it.
I actually preferred this type of video. Just one opinion, but I really enjoy you adding more of your personality into the video! Either way though, your videos are still great!
Hi! I was wondering how many of these transformations you actually were regularly?
I liked the new format.
I love this new format you did, kind of like a vlog and how you shared the flaws and the things that frustrated you. That's so important! It shows that everyone makes mistakes and inspires us to keep going even when it's hard!
It’s not her annoyingly interrupting the video, it’s her showing additional things she’s done to complete the dress. And everyone has slip ups when they do things. I appreciate that she showed the slip up in the making of the dress because it shows that she’s human, just like the rest of us. So if you have a problem, keep it to yourself instead of putting others down.
yea loved it to and shows us that even tho she is really great, shes still learning.
Elisa Castro not hard to skip... 🙄
I like that she included flaws and how to work through them, because my biggest issue with sewing is getting stuck on something and then giving up
You should do a video on the transformations you wear most.
Good idea
I loved this new "vloggy" stile you're givin to your videos. It makes them feel more real, talk about timeline and the little struggles.. I really like your channel April. Have a nice day
I really like, that you also talk about your mistakes and things you dont like as much on your project😊
Happy New Year! Beautiful fabric and beautiful dress transformation. Sharing your problems in sewing the dress as well as the good points is a real encourager. Makes me realize sewing machine issues happen to all of us and it is a learning process. Those tips and tricks we learn through experience and share with each other are such a big help.
Love it! I so enjoy your videos April.
For someone who has been sewing since I was 17 and now am 57, self taught at that, I am so inspired by your work. But several years back I lost my motivation and desire to do what brings me happiness. Long story, don’t wanna bore you or your other subscribers. But I keep watching your videos in hope it’s not too late for me and I can get back to that driven, motivated, crafty, creative person I use to be. One of my biggest fears has always been disappointment. Afraid whatever I’m working on will not turn out the way it should or I think it should. Again, disappointment! I know I must over come this....and I’m working on that. I love the way you took the fact the wrap around skirt was longer then the top....but you just turned that into a positive and that’s one of the things I admire about you! Thanks so much for sharing.
I really like that you sew different types of fabrics to expand interest away from solely using stretch knit fabric for every project- truly the mark of a fashion designer!
I never would have thought to use a half circle skirt pattern for this dress ...
I like that you pointed out problems you had, but I'm not sure I really like the new vlog-type format. I really enjoy how informational and to the point your videos usually are, and in my opinion the vlog cuts where you talk about what day of the week it is and what you still need to do, and the part with your hair, kind of take away from that. That's just my opinion though, still love this series.
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Yeah I agree I skipped most of the blog sections if I’m honest
I agree completely
completely agree.
I COMPLETELY AGREE. I purposely do not subscribe to channels that vlog often. I find it distracting. This channel does such creative things with garments, and I would really hate for it to spiral into a lazy vlog disaster.
If I had your alteration skills I would never buy new clothes again.
Except for transform them...
The finished dress makes me think of the 1940s/50s 'playsuits' that were worn to the beach--this would be perfect over a swimsuit because it goes on and off so easily and wouldn't need to touch the sand/changing rooms!
I like the get ready for the photoshoot bit and it's helpful to know even though you've been sewing for so long that you still have problems once in a while. It makes me feel like my problems sewing are not as big of an issue as I once did
Thanks for the tip on the rolled foot hem with curved edge! When I get skipped stitches I will clean my machine and oil it- seems to help :)
i love how you tell us what parts went wrong and what techniques you need to work on because it’s really inspiring to see that someone as talented as you still needs practice and makes mistakes ❤️
I just really love it when coolirpa tells something she dont like about it and thing that needed to be improved. Very honest ,very true, REALITY. lessons for me yall. thanks coolirpa
Another ThriftTrans I'm happily revisiting. I *Love* the way you're happy to show/explain your mistakes - it makes you and sewing in general, that much more accessible! Thanks again.
I love this new style . Vlog and transformations . It makes the end reveal so much more satisfying , and it's always nice to connect the voice behind the camera to a face 💕 the dress is beautiful as well . The fabric pattern is adorable .
Love this wrap dress!
I hate when I have thread problems. Maybe the hemming problem was a dull needle. (even new needles can be dull/duds) My second thought was the bobbin wasn't quite right. ie, an extra loose randon thread tail caught in bobbin case or thread not quite threaded in the case properly. Hope this gives you some clues if it happens again.
Agree totally with this comment. Also, sometime you need to adjust the tension on your machine when you're doing a particular stitch or using a specialized foot. Consult your machine manual.
Thank you for sharing your frustrations with the sewing machine/thread issue. I run into that a lot when sewing, and it makes me give up on projects sometimes.
I love this format. The dress turned out really pretty.
I liked the vlog style of this episode, it really gives an idea of how long the projects take and all the mistakes and trouble shooting you go through
It does show how long it takes her to make the transformations. And again, it’s not interrupting, it’s her showing the ‘step by step’ process as well as the duration of time it took to make the dress. And I for one, just like all these other positive comments, like how she formatted the video. So if you don’t like what you see, don’t watch. Don’t try to make April feel terrible for trying something new.
it is indeed interrupting because it disrupts the flow of the whole video. And as many like comments there are, as many dislike ones there are!
btw, I have to strongly disagree with your last sentence, because telling someone what you don't think is well done helps way more in improving! you can't do a better job, if no one tells you what can be done better! So positivie and negative comments are both very much needed. She sure doesn't feel bad, because all of those negative comments aren't bad, they just say that they have the feeling that those vlog parts interrupt the video. And that information is very important to make the best out of the new type of video she'd like to make apparently.
so - everyone has their own opinion and each opinion is allowed to be out there. what's really annoying are people like you, you tell people to don't watch sth, just bc they don't like it - because THAT type of comment is the one that's really useless! ;)
BaconRaptor I get your point. Constructive criticism is just as helpful as reaffirming encouragement. Perhaps the other person was trying to emphasize that it’s more about how a person frames that criticism rather than just saying they hate the video?
Ps. Your username is great 😊
I like the way I've watched literal 67 episodes of thrifted transformations... I have too much time 😂
Foxy Doodles *too
I really liked your advice about taking the first cut! There are so many projects I want to do but am too scared that the first cut will mess it all up or not know what to do exactly yet so I wont start but I'll try to push past that now! Also I liked your advice and like mini review of your new rolled hem foot since I am about to buy one and any hints on how to get it to work or things to avoid is super helpful! It's another great video, you sound tired though in your voiceover. Take it easy and make sure you prioritize taking care of yourself, it's not always about uploading a video on time.
You may have had a dull sewing needle. I find with my machine if my needle isn’t super sharp, it will start skipping stitches
I was going to suggest this. Sometimes, if the needle has a slight bend in it or the tip is worn away it wont catch the bobbin hook right causing the bobbin tension to get all messed up. Cleaning the bobbin case and housing can also help.
Wow thank you for the tip!
This was my problem! I cleaned out the bobbin case and housing too, but I didn't realize how long it had been since I changed the needle. Although I use cheap thread as well which usually for me catches too, but I'm thinking it was the needle. Finally working great again. Thank you for the tips! :)
+1 and also must take out the plastic bobbin case and clean under it!! When putting back, there is a "lip" on the plastic case which has to meet in order for the bobbin case to be pressing on the tension screw -- this link will show a very good illustration for folks who are interested -- sewing.patternreview.com/review/machine/6097. Been there had same problem, sister model machine (HZL-G210) so sharing what helped me...
I love your creations, April! You turn what is effectively sartorial birth control into fun and creative garments with a life all their own. Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make next!
Sartorial birth control :-) LOL.
Hahaha you have such a creative writing style 😂 Sartorial birth control 😂
Thank you! ^_^
Another cool & wonderful Thrifted Transformation! I'd say 'Magical', except I love that you're happy to show all the times it doesn't go smoothly - At least we can benefit from your frustration lol! You could do a dress like that with a sweetheart neckline too but the spaghetti straps & wrap skirt really suit you - Thanks again!
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing what you need to improve on. Love your videos
I'm a big "behind the curtain" type of chick and I really enjoyed this new format. Very cool to the kinks that happen, the getting ready for the shoots. Awesome result as usual!
I can't get enough of your thrifty alterations videos. I'm a new subscriber. You got skill girl!! I loved seeing the before and after of what you create. I'm like...woooowwww!!! Please don't ever stop doing what you do.
April, check under your bobbin case for lint. Lint build up can cause tension issues. The roll hem foot can be great & frustrating at the same time. I made 60+ colorguard flags with the rolled hem foot. I get it. Love the transformation!!!!
Always use a good quality cotton,change needle ,rethread machine ,clean machine,oil, just go through all the stages to clean your machine,properly.You can do a test sew after every stage to find the problem.This can save an expensive trip to a repair shop. With the roll hem foot ,keep the fabric at an upward angle when feeding it through.There are lots of brilliant tutorials on you tube.Love the fact you show the problems as well as the result. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to finish by a set time.Id rather you enjoy and miss a week than feel you have to produce a garment
Good quality thread is always a must. Also, a new needle, and making sure you have the right size and type for your fabric will help. Rolled hem feet are just a pain, but practice does help.
Your final product with flaws is still SO much nicer than many done by others who don't have the flaws!
Ddrhl I agree. It’s cool to see the learning experiences she has, but the end result still looks great!
@Elisa...well, aren't you just the judge-y one...she has video PROOF she isn't lazy. Do you?
Elisa Castro I mean, if you’re up in her personal bubble in person you *might* be able to see the “flaws”. But to be able to make an item of clothing that actually looks like clothing is kind of amazing.
Nice video! The "vlog parts" don't take too much time, this is a great addition to the thrift store video. You make wonderful things and I have a good time watching your videos!
The vlog parts of this are super cute and I love them but I totally get why people don't like them and that's okay. I feel like as long as you switch it up every now and then, everything will be okay. I did however love that you included things that you weren't quite happy with in the finished product. It makes beginners like me feel a lot better about not having everything look perfect in the end of my own projects. I find it really cool and inspiring that someone I look up to and admire also feels like they have room to improve. I love your videos! 💖💖
You inspire me so much! I love the end result!
Love the way you filmed this time, more BTS, more personal struggle, it's really great ! Love you !
Hi April! Happy New Year and I may have a trick for hemming a round skirt with a rolling hem: I do a single row of stitches before I start hemming. The cloth won’t stretch. You can even gather it a little bit if needed.
Diana Voermans are you referring to a stay stitch? Or would you back stitch at the beginning and end?
You’re a genius! Thank you for the tip!
Heismyrock3 I don't backstitch. It does not need to hold anything, it's just to make hemming a round hem easier 😊
Diana Voermans that’s awesome. Thanks for your response and the tip!
I LOVE WRAP DRESSES!!! OMG!!!yay😊
Try changing your needle to a fine tip ball point
I like how you shared the little mistakes and how even at the end if still wasn't perfect. I'd love a video for how to fix that though! when its a bit to gap-y at the sides like this dress or with a lot of normal strap dresses i find it gets gap-y just around the front of my arm pits. I never know how to fix it!
Love your videos and the feedback you provide of any mistakes and how you fix them. Also for diys like this one, can you show how it looks open? For example dress the mannequin so we can get an overall look of when the dress is open and closed.
The dressed turned out beautiful! It’s definitely something I would buy and I love the fabric/colour too!
I love it, I love all the thrifted transformations, and in this video i really saw how much you love to do what you do and it inspired me to choose a professional career thinking on what I love to do. I Love your videos.
I'm from Costa Rica 🇨🇷❤
the narrow hem foot ona circle skirt is really helpful! in my experience you just hve to leave a like an extra 1/4" hem allowance to ur skirt so that the fabric isn't too short to not catch under.
I really love the new vlog style of the transformation!
I like this new format of half vlog half regular video!
Fabric looks sooo nice !
I have a hem foot, but I always seem to have the same issues as you, so I've gone back to straight stitching at an 8th inch, cutting along the seam , and flipping it again.
I love how you broke the process down in this video! It shows the reality of sewing how things aren't always perfect even for someone who creates beautiful clothing items like you!
I too am learning to use my rolled hem foot. it's just a matter of keeping that fabric in position JUUUUST right. Otherwise you end up with the extra sticking out or miss out on the double roll. It's quite the issue as there is no real fix. You just have to hold it right and hope you are getting it.
Personally I like my stuff to look pro too, but I don't beat myself up over it if something minor happens cause it's for me and I'm not selling my stuff.
You did a lovely job, it's very cute on you.
from what I understand it that the hemmer feet is hard to use and takes lots of practice but so well worth it.
girl! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you are so gifted to design beautiful clothes you should keep doing what you’re doing I love this dress 👗💗💗💗
Hi! Just dealt with this the past week making face masks in bulk. I wanted to save money and bought some not so great thread. It would skip and loop and tear, so I had to buckle down and buy some good quality thread. Coats and Clark thread always works well for me
This is my 1st video of yours and I love the beanie! My son received a few during his chemo treatment so it made me smile. My son just got to start 4th grade cancer free.
So springy. I love it.
I love how much more confident you are behind the camera now
SHE IS SO TALENTED!!!
Wow, the wrap dress is super cute! The probs with your thread might be because of a dulled needle. I've had these probs before, changing my needle fixed everything.
Turned out so cute. It’s something I would definitely grab off the rack if it were at a store. 😊
I love the before such an abuela dress x
I know! I always love what April does but I was thinking how breezy and delightful the sac-dress version was!
I loved this new style of video because I can see that you also have problems in your projects, it's not only something we mortals deal with >.
I have a different machine so I don’t know if it’s the same issue but I get that same problem with certain threads, usually I find that the thread doesn’t wind onto the bobbin properly it will tangle or catch in spots and it messes up the bottom tension of my machine. Dull needle or stitching over a pin will do that too. Hope you figure it out!
I like this vlog style video, but I love the step by step instructional videos too.
This is so cute! It reminds me of spring so much, and honestly I can’t wait for more of your transformations this year!
Professor Pincushion almost always has a video tutorial that helps me when I'm having machine/sewing trouble
This is such a nice beginner project because you don’t really have to focus too much on drafting the bodice, and there’s no zipper to install. I might have to make one!! Also, can we get a tutorial on that makeup look? Gorgeous!! 😍
Love the print and the dress! You did an amazing job!
i gasped so loudly when i saw the final transformation -- it's so friggin adorable!!!!!
If your thread keeps breaking try changing the needle and adjusting the tension on your machine. Your rolled him foot isn't working because you need to give it more fabric to roll. You should let circle skirts hang for a day or two and then cut them even again before hemming. Hope all this helps!
All your work is so nice. I'd like to see the fabric tags at the beginning of the project- what type of fabric is each of the projects and what are the care instructions? Thank You! Beautiful work!
So much all over talent. You rock!!
Also I've attempted the wrap dress...of course I failed, but this video gives me hope to try again!
Really beautiful transformation! The fabric is perfect for that design, especially a wrap dress
Thanks for keeping it real! ❤ it makes u human to have flaws and make mistakes while practicing and learning 😁
The dress looks really cute!
omg soo happy to see a new transformation video!!! YAAAASS 😍😍😍😍
Check your thread tension. That's always been the cause of loop issues for me.
It's a very pretty upcycled wrap dress . I know you had a limited amount of fabric to work with but what other sleeve options would look still this soft & flowy dress ( am not comfortable wearing skinny straps cuz of my build) ? Reference to some drawings or another video would be a great help. Thx a bunch.
I love your hair!! It looks so pretty ❤❤
in my own experience creating a wrap dress I would sugest putting the darts on the area near the armpits (like april did on that denim halter dress) instead of at the waist, it avoids that loose area aroud the bust/armpits and works much better with this type of dress!!
You may need to adjust the tension on your machine. Super cute dress though!
Thank for sharing your struggle with inspiration! 🥰
Instant like! This is a great first video of the year, April!
I’m sorry you had so much trouble with your rolled hem stitching :-/ that’s so frustrating. But I can say that I appreciate you adding in the “learning experiences” to your videos.
I love it when a person with your level of skill talks about continually learning through making mistakes. You rock my face off, April! I can’t wait to see what you learn next :)
That dress turned out so cute!
Hi April, I so love your creativity. Can I ask you to create series of wedding gown? I would like to design my own gown and your instructions and creativity makes that all the more worth
Crazy how your designs are better than stores lol ... beautiful xx
Binge watching your videos because they are amazing!!!
Love your new format. I get so frustrated and quit when my machine acts crazy. It is nice to see that everyone has hiccups.
Dear April,
We, your subscribers, love you dearly and adore your creativity. That being said, your well-being is our #1priority
Keep making the vlog style 😃 I make sewing tutorials too and I also felt that not showing the process doesn't show everything b/c keeping it real feels more relatable. Btw, the dress looks beautiful!!
1:31 now we're here
love it!! turned out so cute 💙💙
I Love your transformations they give me motivation to make clothes out of my old clothes thank you for the motivation
One other option is that your machine isn't winding your bobbins properly. This is WAY more common than most people think, which is why pre-wound bobbins are a thing. We use them in the shop on the Jukis, but I also just recently ordered some for my home machine and they make bobbin issues a thing of the past!
I love your creations.
I am always stunned by how creative you are every video!
Love your channel, keep going😁💞💖💖💗
Girl, you are incredibly talented!! Love the dress. Great work 😘
I'm loving the new format of your video! Hope you do more if these, especially telling us when you encounter any problems during the sewing process :-)
i love this, and i think it’s cool you’re always trying new formats... you are so creative 💗
I love how you admit your mistake 😭 it makes me love this channel and you even more
That’s like the summer dress of my dreams.
I really like the new vlogish way of filming the transformations :)