Making a Linen Wrap Dress for Only $6!! || Inspired by A $236 Dress
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Can you believe I made this linen wrap dress for $6??? The inspiration is the Tailored Wrap Dress from Son de Flor (sondeflor.com/...) and until I can afford to buy one myself, I decided to make it from linen curtain panels I bought for only $6. My sewing skills aren't that great yet but I think I can make something wearable if you don't look at it too closely.
Anyway...how does mine compare to the original?
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Love all the tips! And the struggles & laziness is very relatable... About the pockets: don't sew the pocket sides to each other - instead attach each side of the pocket to each skirt part, like ears, then sew from the top of the skirt, around the ear and down to the hem - all in one swoop !! highly recommended
yes! the ear trick. also, go back and sew an extension of the side seam up into the pocket opening a few inches, and that will create a bit of a side and a deeper pocket so stuff doesn't fall out.
"Who ever said sewing was a calm activity...can suck it." I subscribed right away, you are my kind of person.
I feel the same way, my kind of person
Your commentary on the pockets was so humorous! The dress came out fab!
I think we all fell on the floor laughing at that moment when she said "what do we say if it doesn't work out first time........" :)
Not even 5 minutes in the video and i already like your vibe, very real and practical : subscribed ✅️
Same.
+1
Love the vibe, sub'd!!😁❤
Same. 2 mins in and subbed.
Thanks for being so REALISTIC sewing!!!! Your faces reminded me of mine when trying the product in front of the mirror hahaha. Sometimes I cry big tears of despair and blame fashion magazines!!!!!!!
Sewing is the most frustrating and yet most satisfying hobby!!
Let me trade you this tip for your thrifted linen curtain tip.
When you need to measure the length for a skirt, use your tape measure upside down. Lower the number 1 down your leg until it gets to the length you want. Then the number you need to read for the length is up around your waist somewhere.
Took me more than your 40 years to work that out 🤣
Your dress came out lovely!
Genius! I'll do this from now on!
Love, I’m 64, been sewing for 50 of those years…..I always keep my seam ripper , or 2 or 3 of them handy as I always need it frequently!! Just a fact of sewing! When you come to terms with it’s o”k to make mistakes” it becomes relaxing! Secrets of life…
What a great dress! Your comments sound a LOT like what goes through my head with every sewing project :)
It’s a beautiful dress!nicely done, and such a perfect fabric shoice.
Just came across this video.. love it! You're humor is great and the dress came out so well!.. and I love the use of thrifted fabric. I'm a big fan of using King sized flat sheets ( in 100% cotton ) for my sewing projects and think this dress like this made with an organic cotton (or a linen blend) would be lovely!
I have done the same for Years! Love it😊
I love the chunky belt with your dress. I always feel like I’ve hit the lottery when I find linen at the thrift.
I'm laughing so hard! This is definitely me, when I sew; sometimes I get so frustrated that I take a nap!
I love anger naps!
Linen is just a wonderful fiber. Thrifting is a little-known source for acquiring fabrics. I frequent the Goodwill for old bedlinens for quilting projects. The style, color, fit of this dress are all spot-on. You created a beauty. Good for you!!!!!!
About three weeks ago, I was at a fabric store and in the clearance bin there were a bunch of linen shower curtains for $5 dollars. Since I have a glass door shower, I walked away and didn't bother with them. THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE !!! I wish I could turn back the time. This dress turned out absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing your idea. I will never look at linen shower curtain the same way again.
AHHHH! Small confession: I've totally regretted not buying something at the thrift store then rushing back at opening the next morning before someone else could grab it. I may have a problem
oh my goodness - you made me laugh out loud so many times- you are so funny. I love your presentation style!! Love the dress too - I want to make one as well. It is such a sophisticated style - very chic!!
GAH, thank you!! It's definitely a passion project!
I love your attitude. I say those things frequently. Most of the time only when sewing.
I absolutely love this dress. I would have liked to see it without the belt. Because I am a size 12, liked the drop waist with a midi length.
Now that I am retired, you have given me the incentive to get out my sewing machine and make some great linen dresses.
Love your video and and your terrific sense of humor. Thanks for sharing, glad I found you.
Love the Irish vibe and the saucy attitude. Oh, and the dress!!
Love the video! You have a great sense of humor and linen ROCKZ!!!
I am watching this in bed and laughed out loud with your commentary about the pockets. Almost woke my husband. Lol I have so been there also.
Ahh!! I've done that too. My poor husband!
This week I learned the benefits of wearing linen and sewing curtain fabric is a perfect idea
This turned out beautiful! And I loved your commentary on making it!
Loved this funny take you have on making stuff, the dress turned out awesome and all I keep thinking of the finished product and styling is "CLAIRE FRASER"!! IN LOVE !
Your energy is the vibe I need to sew and I love the idea about the phone as a way to measure pockets!❤
you are brilliant! funny, real and one of my favourite topics SEWING!!!
No that's what I call being Creative. Well done!
Well, in just 5 min of watching your videos for the first time ...you are my favorite sewing TH-camr now :D
That's lovely. Nicer than original dress
I have NEVER seen linen curtains! I'll keep looking. You did a great job on the dress
I have found them twice and each time I think my heart skipped MANY beats. I felt like I got away with something.
I just recently found linen bedsheets! Like...what is this world?!?
They are out there. Sometimes tricky to find and ascertain if they are linen or just linen- like, but keep checking. Maybe tell a friend to look for you too.
Yes! Finally another sewing person that actually talks like me during a project. Hey, the dress looks great but I see what ya did there, hiding the waist with a belt. Classic me move ;)
Use ALL THE WORDS!! And belts!
Also here from Reddit, and I can say with some certainty after just one video...we are definitely going to be friends 😄 Middle aged newtubers represent! The dress looks great on you, and I aspire to this level of casual confidence in my sewing one day.
I think we should refer to ourselves as Aunty Elder Millennials. It sounds prestigious! I'm excited to check out your channel too!
@@KatieMakesStuff Literally just an hour or so ago I was talking about using "high end millennial" to make myself sound more classy and less old 😅
We are nothing if not classy!
Are you a redditor also? Your channel is amazing :) Just subbed x
@@thesewclubpatterns I am!! And thank you! Welcome to the Elder Millennial Crafter Club
Genius! I am now looking for linen curtains. Your commentary during the pockets is my inner dialogue the entire time I sew anything as well! 😂
Omg lol the music - HILARIOUS, your vibe and tone - AMAZING. Going to try this dress asap. Thank you so much ❤️
I love your sewing reality! That’s how most of my projects go. Nice to see someone else struggle 😊
It's not just your mother, I think you're fabby and love your style! Go you. Looking forward to your other videos.
Fab job
Fun listen. Love that you're using those linen curtains. I'm always looking for old linen table cloths because they usually are soft. I am into dyeing yarn and fiber so I'd probably dye them too. Thanks for a great creation. You're very good. I'm not that great at sewing. Sewed a skirt in HS home ec a million years ago. Found a tiny Japanese sewing machine at the GW outlet store. My local shop said he can tune it up. Thanks again for the inspiration!
Your dress came out lovey. Great tip on using bottom hem to avoid having to do it yourself. I do this also. I to am reacquainting myself with sewing after a friend gave me her amazing vintage singer.
You sew like me. I just kind of wing it. I usually make my own patterns too. I have been sewing for years, but still learning. Definitely confident in it. I absolutely love that style of dress. I think in the 1940's they call it a House Dress or a Summer Dress.
Nice job....with personally relatable commentary too!! LOL More!MORE!!
I'm about to journey into the world of sewing linen dresses for myself, looking to learn, and your video popped up. The dress is beautiful and flattering. You did a great job. And you are hilarious! I'm all about the recycling/resourcing thrift for new clothes. So much fun to explore. I've been sewing for...40+ years, with a couple near decade breaks in between. Have sewn many side seam pockets... (Great idea on the "support strip")...But I feel your pain in finishing neckline and armhole edges in bias tape. Have done many--and ripped out many. Even just this last week, after trying so hard to keep it straight and have a professional finish. The torment!! Lol. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your commentary as a whole was amazing! I love the dress!
Love your humor and realness- and your dress turned out beautifully! Keep doing the videos!
Dang girl, you are kinda who I am aspiring to be! You're making 40 look like a good time! I totally dig your realness and thrifty style. Yaaaaaa
I love it! I shop at thrift stores and buy curtains or bed sheets for like $3 or 4 and I make reversible wrap dresses from a Simplicity pattern, vintage looking but I love the idea of being able to quick change if I drop food or a mark gets on my clothing. I have made two so far, one from curtains and one from bed sheets. Nothing ventured nothing gained, right?
I laughed so hard when you were sewing the pockets 😄
One word: Pockets.
I was part of a sewing group of older ladies....I'm so talented, , I was allowed to iron...but then not iron because unskilled.
They let me bring dessert & glue paper-quilts.
I don't eat sugar and Mae+double stick tape =comedy. These ladies are a fabulous tribe of crusty, salty, graciousn generous bad-booty prairie folk....and sweetly protective.
I put you on the list of gentle-folk that shod be loved-up, encouraged, protected & fed dessert while an unskilled peasant offers to iron your fabric or glue tiny nibblets of paper to bigger pieces of paper...at sewing bee.
In other news, Huzzah!
Keep sewing vanquisher of thine pocketestesses!
Lovely dress. Love your comments and spontaneity. Bravo!
This turned out so great!
A million thanks for sharing this ❤❤❤
Love the dress 🙌. You are so much fun to watch, happy to see I’m not the only one buying thrifted curtains to make clothes. It’s great to see each stage of the make even the tricky bits that drive you insane. Have subscribed and surprised you don’t have more. Many thanks, looking forward to seeing more of your videos 🤩🥰
My favorite reply when people like my clothes is "Thanks! It used to be a curtain!" 🤣 Welcome to the crew!
You got a new subscriber here! Love your dress and sewing style
Super cute!! I have some bed sheets that I think I will try this with. I want something with a lighter fabric for Summer. ☺️🥰
It would SO comfortable from a bedsheet!
What a great idea 💡🐱
I so enjoyed this video in so many ways 💖 Great that you upcycled curtains! I love your attitude, you made me laugh several times, I can so relate to it all. So thanks a million for sharing and I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve 😂 subscribed 👍
This is my approach to any sewing project.
Beautiful dress by the way 👍
Your bodice & sleeves fit so good, that draft of bodice is what I need to learn
I'm still struggling with bodices. I'll get it eventually but it's TOUGH!
I'm so glad the algorithm brought me here. Love your style and commentary. For sure just shared this with another sewing friend.
Great dress! Love the pockets. So it's comfortable, utilitarian, neutral color....and has pockets!
This came out beautifully!!! You deserve more subscribers!
Thank you so much!! This is so kind of you to say!
I agree!!
Instant subscribe after the pockets thing. This is my sewing group
I like how your wrap dress turned out. I also really like the sleeves. Nice sew.👏👏👏
Wow! Your dress is simply beautiful! And, I love all of the design decisions that you made when your project was going well, and when it was not.
Also, it was nice to hear your realistic choice of words when you needed to express yourself/vent! I will watch again when I find some Linen fabrics.
The dress looks lovely!! 😍
That cotton tape pocket trick is probably the smartest thing I've ever seen
Right?!? I use it with EVERYTHING now
I watched your video and have just subscribed. I am getting out my sewing machine after a million years, because you have inspired me to try again. Thank you.
Do it!! We're here to support your endeavors!
You did a great job!
cute!! great talent and artistry!
I love you take on making this and those pockets. lol
Love!💗 I’ve been finding beautiful linen sheets at thrift and discount shops; thrilled. I’m a total newb to sewing but did make a kaftan from one sheet that I’m happy with. I may have to tackle this pretty dress cuz, obsessed 🤩. Thanks for sharing ❤
Loved watching this tutorial and I love your humor! I’m excited to watch more!
I'm excited to have you here! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely fabulous.
They are both FABULOUS. Yours is the winner imo because theirs was made by a team of professionals so it's SUPPOSED to look great, but you're an amateur using thrift and $6.00 and it looks every bit as good 👍🏾
This is so sweet! I love your perspective!
When I sew pockets I attach each piece to the skirt panel. Then I sew the side seam, including going around the pocket. Hope that makes sense. Great dress I need to find some linen!
Great tip! I've done that too when I've actually planned ahead. But of course I didn't plan that far ahead this time (which unfortunately happens more often than not).
Yes, and Also make the pockets taller so they reach the top of the skirt and then you don’t need to add support tape to them.
I too have been wanting one of these for a while! I absolutely love this video and the music is awesome. Keep it up!
Liked and subscribed for the “quality” content!! The dress turned out awesome!! Love your sense of humor! Also love combining thrifting with sewing- linen curtains are a huge score!
I love Your honest commentating.
Love your humour! 🤣 Keep it real. It's your charm 😊 thanks so much. All the way from NZ
Glad to have you around!
Looks fab and that was very entertaining- subscribed xx
I rewatched this video as I am still planning to make this dress - or should I say re-try as I made it once and there were so many problems with it starting with the scourge of sewers - starting without enough fabric!! It ended up too short and just didn't sit right so I think I will try again. After watching the video again and laughing out loud at your wonderful sense of humour I thought I would just drop a note to say how delightful your humour is then laughed again when I saw that as the previous comment was me too! Gosh that year went fast :)
You are hilarious! I want to go thrifting with you! LOL (hi mom
I'm always open for thrifting buddies! And I'm 100% styling this for like a viking.
I am saving this video, because this dress looks like it could resolve all my roblems with "too tight to put on" and "too loose to look good" in one swoop. I mean, why didn't I though about just wraping it around me?! Thank you!
Also, that colour looks absolutly amazing on you and for some reason, seeing you in this dress on snow got me some giant viking vibes. You rock!
I'm living for Viking vibes!
I love it. This is my fav style of dress.
Love it, thank you for the brilliant idea!!
Beautiful! Maybe someday I can do the same. Color is great on you.
"whoever said sewing is calming can suck it, because this was a nightmare". More relateble words have yet to be spoken.
It'll be my next Tshirt design 🤣
It turned out so pretty!!!
Oh my goodness! That is beautiful!!!!!
Awesome work Katie, I saw your post on reddit. Such a cute dress and love your channel :)
Thank you SEW much!
The pleats are awesome. Much prettier than the circle skirt, in my opinion.
Whole project was a win.
I eventually switched the skirt for a gored/pleated one only because the one in this video just didn't have good movement. It was a good lesson on the differences.
Why is your monologue SO funny to me LOL
Came for the linen sewing tutorial, stayed for the commentary!
Turned very nice!
You started at 40 me at 63 my dear. Don’t worry keep it up.
Queen!
I’ve been wanting to make one too! Looks so good!
I laughed so hard. Thank you, Katie!
I really enjoyed this make, looks great!
Thank you SO MUCH!! It was super fun to make!
Im like finally, someone other than myself has fuck it moments when sewing. I loved every part of your videos, look forward to seeing more.
Yeah, that's me every 15 minutes or so when I'm working on a project. Usually followed by "what's the worst that could happen? 🤷"
@@KatieMakesStuff its that whole throwing caution to the wind and hoping for the best type scenario. Love it.
Absolutely fantastic
Ahhhh Katie, you cracked me up with this dress video!! You gained a fan! Keep doing just what and how you are doing this for a long time.
Brilliant! I like those linen dresses I see everywhere on instagram, but don’t like the price! I’ll be sure to make one now that i have been inspired by your video!
Wow that is so cool you are so talented