I’m currently making it for myself for a wedding I’m attending in May and ALSo making dresses for both my sisters 😂😂 i wish it was simple as Mia but we’re all different sizes and have different styles so AAAAAh
“I woke up. Now I’m doing this and I’m happy.” I loved that so much. I think that is what everyone is striving for in their lives. I’m so glad you found it for your life Mia ❤️
@@Star_dogs12 There is an ongoing joke that brides always say to their bridesmaids that they would be able to wear the dress in other occasions after the wedding, but a lot of times the dress is not cute or wearable. I feel like the dresses that Mia made are super cute and wearable for several occasions and her bridesmaids are going to be super happy with them.
I see your point. I think it’s the way she tied it, you could do just a simple knot or modified as you said. I don’t know, I really like the dresses, but I can see how it’s not everyone cup of tea.
These dresses are worth more than 11 dollars each. Your time, effort and thought in making these can’t be priced. Making these dresses yourself is so sweet and now I have more reasons to look forward to your wedding! So happy for you, Mia!❤️
i want one of these! but I would have to start with basic sewing skills. I need a third bedroom to keep a machine out all the time. lugging it out on to the DR table as my mom had to do would stop me from ever sewing.
@@joyfuljaj it’s not that bad. They’re a bit heavy but it’s really not that much work to take them out and put them away. I only imagine it would be annoying if you’re like sewing everyday and need to take it out and put it away everyday. At that point I think it would just be annoying having to put away all your stuff constantly, not necessarily just your sewing machine that would be annoying.
Because the bottom of your mother's dress Is white, then maybe Tate could wear a white shirt and you could make him a tie and a pocket square in the same green gingham material. Good luck with the rest of your wedding prep.
@@bigbiemacaw To me it seemed the first one's skirt came out kind of crooked and then the following two turned out better. Maybe she would have benefitted from a mock up.
You do so much for other people that hearing you say "*I* will be the garden fairy" made me so happy. I'm glad you are making it about you. I know it's your wedding so that should go without saying, but we all know how much you put others before yourself! Be the fairy, girl! Edit: also I agree with others that say the MOH dress would look good with a white bow to even it out 😊
tips for your future sewing endeavors: iron the fabric, the patterns, the seams, the darts, the straps. it makes lining things up 10 million times easier and helps the garment lay much more beautifully.
From one amateur sewer to another, my #1 tip, press your seams before you flip inside out, then again after. I spend more time ironing than sewing for most projects. But it makes a huge difference in the final product. I love that your into sewing, can't wait for your next project!
So glad that people like Mia and her family exist. As one of the many who grew up in a rather dysfunctional household and still struggling with the consequences of it, some of the simplest moments between Mia and her mom make me tear up. 🥲 Hope I can absorb some of the wholesomeness by watching, haha. Beautiful dresses and awesome teamwork, y’all! ❤️❤️❤️
I SO agree with you. I lost my mother at a young age and I LOVE watching Mia and Momma Maples interact. When they laugh together it really tugs at my heart strings. Their whole family is really such a dream. They are incredibly lucky to have one another. Such amazing people who truly deserve eachother and all the positive blessings they receive in life.
My grandmother hand made me a dress when I was little but I designed the dress and let me say, I was not a good designer. The dress was made very well by my grandmother but it is very ugly. I did not get rid of it but I am too scared to ever look at it again lol.
Hello Mia, a fellow seamstress here! For the first dress, there may be some parts where you would want to adjust the ruffles - just at the front right side is tucked up a little, making a short v shape at the bottom and just round the back its a little long, but your other dresses are equal! They're charming! If you did want to put something on the front skirt to torse line, a nice flower lace or pain white ribbon or just something would look super cute to follow to the bow at the back. Obviously, these are your dresses, and my opinion, doesn't have to count xD
@@delormerr hello! Hmm she might need to undo that area and see it again because it was the extension part so it could be that she just went up in that area like a more squiggly dotted line if you can imagine
I thought the ruffles were uneven and the dress longer at the back because the dress was way too big for Mia. When it fits correctly to her bridesmaid, I think it will look perfect just like how the other ones do on mumma maples.
@@brodzplays1585 I think this too. you can see the back elastic part under the bow is drooping on mia's back because she is an extra small and the dress is a medium. I think it will fit perfectly on her bridesmaids who are the intended size for the dress
I know it is too late but maybe it helps you for future sewing projects: the inside of the dress does not need to be the fabric with the pattern, you can take an even cheaper fabric in white or the color which fits best. In that way you have more of the important fabric.
Momma maples is the supportive mother I strive to be every single day, the love and compassion you both have for one another is so pure and wonderful. 💜
Mia, you definitely don’t give yourself enough credit! “Half decent” no, honey, they look amazing! Very professional. You say that you’re an amateur, but I wouldn’t be able to make anything even close to those dresses, I can barely make wearable clothing 🤣
I’ve been loving this wedding series, Mia! We are literally the same age, height, body type etc it’s crazy!! Anyways- I got married last April, now I wish I would’ve had all your creative ideas while planning!😅 Love watching you and your family girl! I seriously feel like we are besties because I’ve literally been a viewer since day 1:) Thank you for your amazing content! Love from the US🥰❤️🔥
I love them! The only thing I would consider would be adding some ruffles made of white eyelet fabric to the straps of your mom’s dress (like ruffle cap sleeves?). That would just round out the accent that is her MOH dress.
Love that idea! 😍 The petal cap sleeves on many of the women in season 2 bridgerton is also beautiful and would love nice with the maid of honor dress!
Awesome job Mia! A nice sewing tip for future is ruffles are best when they are twice the length of the finished product and if you do 2 basting stitches, one at 1/4 inch from the salvage edge and the other 1/4 inch in from the first line. That way when you pull both basting stitches (at the same time) it lays your gathers so you can sew the seam allowance right in the middle of the two gathers and your gathers then lay and fall straight out of the seam with no curls or turns. I always just leave the inner basting stitch in place and only pull out the one that shows outside the seam allowance as it adds added strength and keeps the garment from unraveling if you don't so a surges or enclosed seam.
These dresses are SOO cute and the best thing is that they’re re-wearable!!!! If I was a bridesmaid at this wedding I would be just absolutely thrilled.
Mia, the attitude you had at the beginning of the video is exactly the attitude I had when I started sewing two years ago. I decided I wanted to sew my wedding dress, realized I needed to learn to sew first, and now I've made my whole wardrobe and purses! Let that confidence fuel you, girl!!!
All I could imagine was adding a white apron to the dress giving it major Alice in Wonderland vibes....maybe a petticoat too! You did a beautiful job!!
Mia, you are super talented at sewing!! I've been sewing for over 30 years. My one suggestion is to keep your iron handy, ironing as you go. It will make your final result look so much cleaner!!❤️❤️
THE DRESSES CAME OUT SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! You literally did such a good job, especially for a "novice," even with your baking you always impress me! I love it!
Your mom's surprise about the "puckers" made me so happy! I remember how exciting it was learning how to gather. It is so cool that you are sharing this with your mom, Mia! Congratulations on your beautiful dresses!
I sew, myself, so I KNOW how much work and love went into making these dresses! How many brides can say they CREATED their bridesmaids' dresses? Very, very few, I'm sure. You and your Mom can be SO PROUD of these beautiful dresses you lovingly crafted! I am very proud of you, for learning to sew. This skill will come in very handy, as you become a wife, and have children of your own. I used to sew my sons' Halloween costumes, and I can picture you doing that, too, for your kids. I've sewn curtains for my house, and I'm sure you will do the same. It's AWESOME to see you enjoying this new talent that you have, and I am smiling right along with you, as you see your creation! Congratulations on sewing your bridesmaids' dresses! You have truly made your wedding a one-of-a-kind occasion!!!! I can't WAIT to see videos from your special day! Great job, Mia!!!!
Mia, first off EXCELLENT JOB! Love the square necklines, pickets, and THE BOWS! 2nd, for your wedding you should get a live artist to come and paint a scene (like the first dance, or everyone standing at the alter…)! I just saw some shorts from a lady who does these sorts of paintings and they are INCREDIBLE! And it’s such a truly unique keepsake and so much more powerful than just a photo. I don’t remember the artist’s name off the top of my head. I’ll tag or link my favorite of her videos below if I can find her again. Though I’m sure there are a ton of artists in Canada who would love to do this. Plus you can support a local artist!
So cute....the dresses are adorable as are you! This is the first time I am watching your channel and I subscribed right away. Your Mom is a very special lady. I lost my Mom back in 2000 and I miss her every day. Seeing you and your Mom together is a beautiful thing....
As a fellow sewist I am loving watching you learn!! I've been sewing now for about 8 years and I am so glad you are embracing it and no doubt influencing others to try it out too. I'm a firm believer that more people would sew, because it's so much fun and so rewarding!
"I want to be the fairy" Understandable. These came out so cute! Almost believed I could do it too, until I remembered I'm death to all sowing machines.
"You're really doing it Mia" this was such a special video . You willing to teach your Mum to sew on your own bridesmaid dresses just sums you up so much. You did an incredible job, love the pockets and that extra secure stitch was fantastic. I love that your Mum's dress is a little different and her bubbliness was next level this video. These videos really are a beautiful Frankenstein of the other dresses. The bow is perfection. Great editing by the way! 💙 P.S. I'm sure a bunch of people have mentioned it already but it hink stxrs is pronounced stars.
I’ve been sewing for a few years and this really takes me back to being a beginner and being happy and excited about being able to make clothes, it’s so fun to see someone else experience it.
About the darts: start from the biggest part and sew towards the point, and then sew off the fabric and do not backstitch. Leave some thread and make knots by hand to secure :) It believe her channel is pronounced paper stars! I made a dress from another one of her videos and its one of my favorites!!
When the "young girl" came over to help and it was Momma Maples😂 So beautiful! I actually like these better than the "runner up" dresses in the previous bridesmaid dress video!! "Those hands" are so talented!!!!💕
My mom made my three bridesmaids and maid of honor dresses for $40 each. They were purple lace overlay cocktail dresses and so beautiful! 26 years later my husband and I look at those pictures and still blown away at how gorgeous they were. My mom made them with love and excitement for our special day. Those memories I’ll always cherish as should you with your special day. The best memories come from the craziest ideas. 💖👗👰🏻♀️💖
The way I learned to make a dart in fashion school is to mark the point of the dart with fashion chalk or washable marker! You can stick a pin through your pattern paper and fabric and use the pin as your guide for where the dart is! If you're really new or just anxious about sewing, you can also draw the lines of the dart onto the fabric! :) Never ever everrr backstitch at the point of the dart, but rather take the ends of the thread and knot them twice. :) While backstitching is recommended on nearly all other parts of garment construction, the strenght of it can make too harsh of a dart end, and you want a dart end to faded away into the fabric. :) Congrats on the dresses! It made me so happy to see you so happy sewing. 😆 Cutting the fabric truly takes an unexpected amount of time.🤪
I love to see people picking up sewing! Mia you're doing amazing and this is such a good life skill! You even sewed on the straps in a square! That's a really good technique that makes it way more durable. Also thrifting fabric is cheap, amazing and sustainable! I love when I find curtains or bedsheets (sometimes even lace)If you want extra tips, here are some, if not, take my praise and keep scrolling! pre wash your fabric, this will soften the fabric a little, and make you aware of shrinking, colour washout etc. As well as avoiding any changes in the shape/drape/fall of the fabric after sewing. If you're worried about having fabric enough, make the top/front layer of your pockets out of a complimentary fabric scrap, for this pattern anything white would have been good, because the way it is inserted someone would have had to be holding the pocket open for anyone to see. Anyways gorgeous sewing!
Mia you're so talented! The dresses turned out AMAZING and to think you made them for 11 only dollars 😲 They would be such a perfect fit for your wedding theme! 🤩
I love how the dresses turned out. Also a tip for next time you can use soap to mark anything you need on the fabric and it just washes right out, that way you don’t have to worry about staining the fabric with a marker 😊 Also sorry if my spelling is not the best, English is not my first language 😬❤️
@@rachelcookie321 thin pieces of soap leftovers are just as good. I never throw out the little thin slices that you usually have when the soap bar is almost finished, and just use them for patterns and marks on the fabric))
Have thought about adding a ruffle to the neckline of the maid of honor’s dress in the white fabric? I think it will give it a more balanced and intentional look. 💜💜💜
Mia! They’re amazing! They are exactly what you were describing that you wanted! One tip though to take your sewing skills up a notch that you didn’t mention… was pressing/ironing those seams flat as you go along. So tedious to do, but makes a huge difference in the final product. So excited for what comes next!
I wish I had the same relationship with my mom that Mia has with her mom. They're just so adorable! I once the dresses, Mia has one of the very best channels on TH-cam, I've been a fan for a few years now.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate what a good Mom Mia is to her puppy dog CHIP? Picking him up to hug and dance with him because the intense wind outside is scaring him. Mia really does take everyone's feelings into consideration. 💚💜💛
To go along with the "everyone told me not to do this but I did it anyway". I decided to use wooden flowers for my wedding. I ordered all the flowers pre-dyed and assembled them into bouquets and centerpieces myself. Saved hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Aaaand my wedding was during covid so we were able to do a tiny wedding with like 10 people and use the same flowers over a year later when our reception finally happened. I got tons of compliments on the bouquets too :) don't listen to the haters lol
I love that!!! As a florist for weddings, I’ve been wanting to do a wedding with the wooden flowers for years!!! It’s such a cool idea I’m so glad you didn’t listen to the haters, those flowers are guaranteed to be a momento to your wedding forever and I personally think that’s so much better and cheaper than saving the flowers and getting them dried, they’re already forever preserved that way 😄
I absolutely love Mama maples her optimism is just so lovely and you can so see the love she has for you Mia congratulations on the upcoming wedding and congratulations on making your own bridesmaid dresses that's something I would have never attempted to do I terrify myself with sharp things
The lifting the sewing machine on the table is why I'm glad mine came in a table. But it was one my grandmother got in 1975, so it's built differently. Solid metal, made in Japan, but will sew through anything. I hate doing ruffles or gathers, so props to you for doing all that!
YES YES YES! This dress is so much prettier then the other ones mama maples tried on before. much more flowy. you did soooo great!!! I'm thoroughly impressed.
I think some of the best tips I learned whilst beginning to sew, the things that took my garments to the NEXT LEVEL is to understitch and iron. If you search a video for understitching it’s pretty easy, it makes necklines and other seams like that much neater and so they don’t turn over! Ironing, especially with darts makes everything lay the way it should and look as neat as possible. Also with the darts, there are lots of really great videos on TH-cam I’ve watched to learn how to do darts very well, try out some different techniques to see what works best and IRON them throughout to make sure they are perfection!!! I love sewing Mia as I’ve always loved sewing and seeing her so excited about it makes me remember when I first started and how exciting making something yourself is 💗💗
If you want to do a dart "correctly" start from the edge of the fabric (backstitch this bit) and sew up to the point of the dart. Continue sewing off the end of the dart. DO NOT backstitch!! Then untwist any stitches that have gone just past the dart, then tie the two ends of the string into a knot. Press like your life depends on it. Done. Perfect darts :)
Your relationship with your mom is goals. I also love your adorable and frugal bridesmaids dresses! You have millions of subscribers and could pay someone to do this but they are made with your own hands and so special♡
When your sewing the dart the easiest way is to sew from the largest part downwards so you can sew to the point until you run off your machine! that way it keeps it really flat at the bottom and doesn’t give it any kind of weird flare. love the video as a fashion student !
I don’t know you personally but I can’t even tell you have proud I am of you! Like you made dresses!!!!! That’s so crazy! It all looks so amazing!!! I know it might not mean much but we are all so proud of you!
Mia, you got me with "a girl" 😆 I was not expecting your mom. Your dresses look gorgeous! Be sure to keep an iron in your craft room; Your already fabulous sewing will look even nicer with crisp edges.
Hi Mia! So inspiring to see you just jump into the deep end and start sewing. Your results were amazing and makes me really want to start sewing again too. Just wanted to give you a tip on the darts (for future use), you don't want to back stitch the point of the dart because it can cause undesirable puckering. Instead, you want to start to sew from the open end, back stitch, then stitch all the way to the point. Leave enough thread after cutting off so you can tie a knot and secure the dart. Happy sewing! Can't wait for more videos:)
These are SO cute! I do think on the first one (Mia is wearing it at the end) the ruffle on the bottom got 'caught' at one part - it caught a bit of the skirt fabric and because of this is raised up. An easy fix though, just stitch rip that one area (it's only like an inch) and re-sew!
I love your videos in general but when you have your mom in them it just makes it so much better. She’s such a sweet person. I love seeing the relationship you have with her 💚💚
On the day, give the ladies cups! (Similar to what you find in swimsuits, but more sturdy) You can buy them from your local fabric store and it will just make them feel confident in their bust shape with the dress, without a bra! Hand stitch them in on the corners, they are kinda triangle shape
Im pretty sure the way she designed it was for the bridesmaid to be able to wear a bra with it. you would just have to safety pin the bra straps to the dress or wear a strapless bra
I love Paper Stxrs!! I literally made the exact same dress you did with the tutorial! When you were posting the making process on your stories, I was like- hey, I just made that dress. PS- it’s pronounced Paper Stars
I totally had said she should see about someone sewing her dream dress but she went the extra mile and did it herself. I love that she can make the most out of TH-cam videos and apply her skills to making something so awesome. Mia knocked it out of the park.
These dresses turned out beautiful. I'm not even engaged yet, but I'm so tempted now to make all my bridesmaids dresses too, well we'll see. I love to sew, but that's a lot of work. Great job Mia!
I would be so interested to see your To Do List haha like you have so many tasks you are working on, let alone what you are doing off camera. It is wild. You go girl! 💕
I love the pattern, material, and style of the dresses. You did a phenomenal job, and I love the trim for the matron of honour dress. You, Miss Maple, are definitely on 🔥. I'm looking forward to seeing your dress, so exciting. 🥰🥰
I love that you are a self taught seamstress! Fabric has a right side and the back is called the wrong side. Secret to sewing, iron as you go. Like make your straps, iron them. Sew a seam, iron your seams open- anyways you get it!! When I make a ruffle I mark some spots with sewing clips or pins. So half way and then quarter way, that way when you gather the ruffles it's easier to make them even by sections. Love❤ the label 🏷 idea too.
I haven't finished this video yet but I wanted to pop-into the comments and mention how much I appreciate the non distracting craft room wall!🤣 I have some vision disabilities and those flamingos, as ADORABLE as they were, hurt so badly. I hope to bribe you with a thumbs-up on this video to keep the wall less distracting.😂 Of course if you have different plans I understand - just wanted to share. Love you, Mia! Now, back to this awesome video!!!!!😎🌿
You know, I agree! I don't really have any problems with the flamingo one but it's distracting when the main focus should be the fabrics or overall craft in question. :)
I am just so proud of you and how creative you are! It's your wedding, I'm miles away from you, YOU don't even know me. But GIRL! I am so excited about your WEDDING!
I learned how to sew with patterns and tutorials like that. You did a great job and those dresses are perfection! The bow in the back is a sweet little surprise. I can’t wait to see wedding pictures, or however you choose to share…or not😊
Omg wait… the dresses actually turned out so cute!! I’m shocked!! 😂😱💛 I love the simplicity and the whimsical vibe that these dresses have. And the fact that they were hand-made by the bride… Mia, you are incredibly talented!! 🥰 I’m so excited for the wedding!! I wish you all a happy Sunday!! Stay safe!! ☺️💖✨
You should sew your own label on the inside, like a personalized tag for each bridesmaid that says made with love by Mia or something!
Super cute idea!!!!
Love this idea!!
and their names
Awesome idea!
Omgosh yessss ❤️❤️❤️
omg thank you so much for using one of my patterns!!✨ The dresses turned out beautifully and it was so cute to see your mom get involved!!😊💛
when she said she found a channel that she liked I just knew it's yours, I found you a couple weeks ago and you instantly became my favorite!
I just subbed to your channel!!!!
I’m currently making it for myself for a wedding I’m attending in May and ALSo making dresses for both my sisters 😂😂 i wish it was simple as Mia but we’re all different sizes and have different styles so AAAAAh
I knew it was yours the second I saw it!! I love your work, you're gonna go far Ally! ♥♥♥
Omg realy??? Was it your patter? So cool
Who remembers when Mia would hot glue everything together 😂 So proud!! Can’t wait to see your wedding dress!
She improved a lot. Love it
She’s come so far!!
Imagine her hot gluing her bridesmaids dresses lmao
@@nooowa8698 your comment made me laugh a little bit thank you
@@vop4813 np?
I think Mia can do everything she puts her mind to because her mom believes in her so hard.
I was thinking the same thing as I watched. So wonderful
right?? like her mom is her biggest hype woman I’m loving it
“I woke up. Now I’m doing this and I’m happy.” I loved that so much. I think that is what everyone is striving for in their lives. I’m so glad you found it for your life Mia ❤️
I feel this is the first time a bride can say: “you can totally use the dress after the wedding” and actually be true!
Want do you mean
@@Star_dogs12 There is an ongoing joke that brides always say to their bridesmaids that they would be able to wear the dress in other occasions after the wedding, but a lot of times the dress is not cute or wearable. I feel like the dresses that Mia made are super cute and wearable for several occasions and her bridesmaids are going to be super happy with them.
Ehhh I mean maybe. That giant bow really doesn't seem too practical but I suppose it would be easy to make it a zipper instead
@@jessicafaes1349 I feel like the issue is that where the heck are you going to wear those dresses
I see your point. I think it’s the way she tied it, you could do just a simple knot or modified as you said. I don’t know, I really like the dresses, but I can see how it’s not everyone cup of tea.
These dresses are worth more than 11 dollars each. Your time, effort and thought in making these can’t be priced. Making these dresses yourself is so sweet and now I have more reasons to look forward to your wedding! So happy for you, Mia!❤️
Definitely
Now THESE are bridesmaid dresses that will be worn again! Love seeing you loving sewing. It’s such a cool skill and fun hobby!
I couldn't agree more !
i want one of these! but I would have to start with basic sewing skills. I need a third bedroom to keep a machine out all the time. lugging it out on to the DR table as my mom had to do would stop me from ever sewing.
@@joyfuljaj it’s not that bad. They’re a bit heavy but it’s really not that much work to take them out and put them away. I only imagine it would be annoying if you’re like sewing everyday and need to take it out and put it away everyday. At that point I think it would just be annoying having to put away all your stuff constantly, not necessarily just your sewing machine that would be annoying.
I just love that your mom is your matron of honor; it's such a testament to how close you guys are! 💕
Because the bottom of your mother's dress Is white, then maybe Tate could wear a white shirt and you could make him a tie and a pocket square in the same green gingham material. Good luck with the rest of your wedding prep.
Ooh or a vest if there is enough material!
Great idea! Maybe a bow tie!
That’s a cute idea!
Is she the maid of honor?
@@triciarose389 Yeah, her moms her maid of honor
i love how she didn’t even make a mock up she just went head first with her good fabric. i truly admire her confidence
Riiight?
i don't think its confidence, its inexperience to be fair.. I've not got to the end yet, I'm exited to see how she gets on now.
@@bigbiemacaw To me it seemed the first one's skirt came out kind of crooked and then the following two turned out better. Maybe she would have benefitted from a mock up.
Haha I was thinking too but I would go head into it to just then mean have work at your pace to not make the mistakes 😄
If you put petticoats under those, it'll fill the skirts out a bit and look amazing! You did a wonderful job!!!
oooh that would look super cute
You do so much for other people that hearing you say "*I* will be the garden fairy" made me so happy. I'm glad you are making it about you. I know it's your wedding so that should go without saying, but we all know how much you put others before yourself! Be the fairy, girl!
Edit: also I agree with others that say the MOH dress would look good with a white bow to even it out 😊
Me too! That was adorable.
a bow or a white accessory on the top is exactly what came to my mind.
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or like another little frilly detail at the neckline maybe, like the hem of the skirt
tips for your future sewing endeavors:
iron the fabric, the patterns, the seams, the darts, the straps. it makes lining things up 10 million times easier and helps the garment lay much more beautifully.
From one amateur sewer to another, my #1 tip, press your seams before you flip inside out, then again after. I spend more time ironing than sewing for most projects. But it makes a huge difference in the final product. I love that your into sewing, can't wait for your next project!
So glad that people like Mia and her family exist. As one of the many who grew up in a rather dysfunctional household and still struggling with the consequences of it, some of the simplest moments between Mia and her mom make me tear up. 🥲 Hope I can absorb some of the wholesomeness by watching, haha. Beautiful dresses and awesome teamwork, y’all! ❤️❤️❤️
I SO agree with you. I lost my mother at a young age and I LOVE watching Mia and Momma Maples interact. When they laugh together it really tugs at my heart strings. Their whole family is really such a dream. They are incredibly lucky to have one another. Such amazing people who truly deserve eachother and all the positive blessings they receive in life.
Same here, being happy through this family while mine is an difficult moment
I have a dysfunctional family too and watching mia and her family bring me some peace
Aaahhh 💗💗
I felt this comment personally. Same here !
If someone HAND MADE me a dress to wear I would literally never get rid of it 😂 ♥️ this is so special Mia, and I love the picnic/backyard vibes!! 🌸
My grandmother hand made me a dress when I was little but I designed the dress and let me say, I was not a good designer. The dress was made very well by my grandmother but it is very ugly. I did not get rid of it but I am too scared to ever look at it again lol.
Hello Mia, a fellow seamstress here! For the first dress, there may be some parts where you would want to adjust the ruffles - just at the front right side is tucked up a little, making a short v shape at the bottom and just round the back its a little long, but your other dresses are equal! They're charming! If you did want to put something on the front skirt to torse line, a nice flower lace or pain white ribbon or just something would look super cute to follow to the bow at the back. Obviously, these are your dresses, and my opinion, doesn't have to count xD
I was wondering about the uneven ruffles. How would you fix it?
@@delormerr hello! Hmm she might need to undo that area and see it again because it was the extension part so it could be that she just went up in that area like a more squiggly dotted line if you can imagine
I thought the ruffles were uneven and the dress longer at the back because the dress was way too big for Mia. When it fits correctly to her bridesmaid, I think it will look perfect just like how the other ones do on mumma maples.
@@brodzplays1585 I think this too. you can see the back elastic part under the bow is drooping on mia's back because she is an extra small and the dress is a medium. I think it will fit perfectly on her bridesmaids who are the intended size for the dress
@@brodzplays1585 yea :3 like I said my opinion doesnt matter it was just something I saw sorry!
I know it is too late but maybe it helps you for future sewing projects: the inside of the dress does not need to be the fabric with the pattern, you can take an even cheaper fabric in white or the color which fits best. In that way you have more of the important fabric.
Momma maples is the supportive mother I strive to be every single day, the love and compassion you both have for one another is so pure and wonderful. 💜
Mia, you definitely don’t give yourself enough credit! “Half decent” no, honey, they look amazing! Very professional. You say that you’re an amateur, but I wouldn’t be able to make anything even close to those dresses, I can barely make wearable clothing 🤣
Haha I can’t even sew my seams back together or make like a scarf lol she’s seriously so talented!
I read this as I can’t sew my arms together 😂
@@casualdrifter5226 that’s hilarious 😂
@@casualdrifter5226 🤣 that’s hilarious
I’ve been loving this wedding series, Mia! We are literally the same age, height, body type etc it’s crazy!! Anyways- I got married last April, now I wish I would’ve had all your creative ideas while planning!😅 Love watching you and your family girl! I seriously feel like we are besties because I’ve literally been a viewer since day 1:) Thank you for your amazing content! Love from the US🥰❤️🔥
Wait how tall is Mia?
And the same face....
@@LilacMorelli 5'5 - 165cm
Congrats and happy anniversary 🥰❤️
I’m engaged right now and it’s taking everything I have to not copy every idea she has 😂🙈 She has great ideas!! Congratulations by the way!
I love them! The only thing I would consider would be adding some ruffles made of white eyelet fabric to the straps of your mom’s dress (like ruffle cap sleeves?). That would just round out the accent that is her MOH dress.
i hope she see’s this cause i love this idea :)
Love that idea! 😍 The petal cap sleeves on many of the women in season 2 bridgerton is also beautiful and would love nice with the maid of honor dress!
Awesome job Mia! A nice sewing tip for future is ruffles are best when they are twice the length of the finished product and if you do 2 basting stitches, one at 1/4 inch from the salvage edge and the other 1/4 inch in from the first line. That way when you pull both basting stitches (at the same time) it lays your gathers so you can sew the seam allowance right in the middle of the two gathers and your gathers then lay and fall straight out of the seam with no curls or turns. I always just leave the inner basting stitch in place and only pull out the one that shows outside the seam allowance as it adds added strength and keeps the garment from unraveling if you don't so a surges or enclosed seam.
It warms my heart to see you with your mom. I lost my mom when I was 11 and I wish I shared these moments with her. Enjoy every little second.
Definitely make a bow tie or a tie for your brother! With the scraps of fabric left over!
I hope she sees this! That’s a great idea to incorporate the fabric!!
Yes! I was thinking this too. Also, a faux pocket square
Especially with a green shirt like she said in the video. It would look good.
That’s such a great idea!!
These dresses are SOO cute and the best thing is that they’re re-wearable!!!! If I was a bridesmaid at this wedding I would be just absolutely thrilled.
The MOH dress would look good with the bow part in the white fabric too, balance it out a bit better. They look amazing 🤩
I agree, it’s beautiful but maybe make the straps and / or the bow on the same pattern as the ruffles to make it cohesive.
I agree or maybe a lining at the waist with the same eyelet fabric. You're right about balance.
@@jecupcake that's what I was thinking, put a bow or waistband made of the white fabric there
Or attach short flutter sleeves in the white 😍
I think a cute white waist belt with the white :)
Mia, the attitude you had at the beginning of the video is exactly the attitude I had when I started sewing two years ago. I decided I wanted to sew my wedding dress, realized I needed to learn to sew first, and now I've made my whole wardrobe and purses!
Let that confidence fuel you, girl!!!
All I could imagine was adding a white apron to the dress giving it major Alice in Wonderland vibes....maybe a petticoat too! You did a beautiful job!!
I love how Mia is drinking green tea while wearing a green outfit in a green room and is sewing green dresses. It looks so much fun! 😂
Mia, you are super talented at sewing!! I've been sewing for over 30 years. My one suggestion is to keep your iron handy, ironing as you go. It will make your final result look so much cleaner!!❤️❤️
THE DRESSES CAME OUT SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! You literally did such a good job, especially for a "novice," even with your baking you always impress me! I love it!
MIA, you HAVE to use the lirika matoshi strawberry dress (kids version) for the flowergirl at your wedding!!
Especially as one of the matoshi sisters ( I can’t remember which one) Is making her wedding dress
Your mom's surprise about the "puckers" made me so happy! I remember how exciting it was learning how to gather. It is so cool that you are sharing this with your mom, Mia! Congratulations on your beautiful dresses!
I sew, myself, so I KNOW how much work and love went into making these dresses! How many brides can say they CREATED their bridesmaids' dresses? Very, very few, I'm sure. You and your Mom can be SO PROUD of these beautiful dresses you lovingly crafted! I am very proud of you, for learning to sew. This skill will come in very handy, as you become a wife, and have children of your own. I used to sew my sons' Halloween costumes, and I can picture you doing that, too, for your kids. I've sewn curtains for my house, and I'm sure you will do the same. It's AWESOME to see you enjoying this new talent that you have, and I am smiling right along with you, as you see your creation! Congratulations on sewing your bridesmaids' dresses! You have truly made your wedding a one-of-a-kind occasion!!!! I can't WAIT to see videos from your special day! Great job, Mia!!!!
Mia, first off EXCELLENT JOB! Love the square necklines, pickets, and THE BOWS!
2nd, for your wedding you should get a live artist to come and paint a scene (like the first dance, or everyone standing at the alter…)!
I just saw some shorts from a lady who does these sorts of paintings and they are INCREDIBLE! And it’s such a truly unique keepsake and so much more powerful than just a photo. I don’t remember the artist’s name off the top of my head. I’ll tag or link my favorite of her videos below if I can find her again. Though I’m sure there are a ton of artists in Canada who would love to do this. Plus you can support a local artist!
of course mia would do something iconic like this for her wedding!! love it
So cute....the dresses are adorable as are you! This is the first time I am watching your channel and I subscribed right away. Your Mom is a very special lady. I lost my Mom back in 2000 and I miss her every day. Seeing you and your Mom together is a beautiful thing....
When she comforted chip because of the wind my heart melt, she's so sweet!
As a fellow sewist I am loving watching you learn!! I've been sewing now for about 8 years and I am so glad you are embracing it and no doubt influencing others to try it out too. I'm a firm believer that more people would sew, because it's so much fun and so rewarding!
"I want to be the fairy"
Understandable. These came out so cute! Almost believed I could do it too, until I remembered I'm death to all sowing machines.
Proof: sewing* haha :)
@@mariahandsons Oops 😂
"You're really doing it Mia" this was such a special video . You willing to teach your Mum to sew on your own bridesmaid dresses just sums you up so much. You did an incredible job, love the pockets and that extra secure stitch was fantastic. I love that your Mum's dress is a little different and her bubbliness was next level this video. These videos really are a beautiful Frankenstein of the other dresses. The bow is perfection. Great editing by the way! 💙 P.S. I'm sure a bunch of people have mentioned it already but it hink stxrs is pronounced stars.
I think Frankenstein is the wrong word to use though😅
I’ve been sewing for a few years and this really takes me back to being a beginner and being happy and excited about being able to make clothes, it’s so fun to see someone else experience it.
12:00 your mom is the most precious woman, her joyful responses are life giving 💖
“My Bridesmaid dress looks like a picnic table! Love that!”
Mia is literally awesome 😄
About the darts: start from the biggest part and sew towards the point, and then sew off the fabric and do not backstitch. Leave some thread and make knots by hand to secure :) It believe her channel is pronounced paper stars! I made a dress from another one of her videos and its one of my favorites!!
When the "young girl" came over to help and it was Momma Maples😂
So beautiful! I actually like these better than the "runner up" dresses in the previous bridesmaid dress video!! "Those hands" are so talented!!!!💕
I am so proud of Mia, she has come so far in her sewing journey! I can't believe she can make things like this now!
My mom made my three bridesmaids and maid of honor dresses for $40 each. They were purple lace overlay cocktail dresses and so beautiful! 26 years later my husband and I look at those pictures and still blown away at how gorgeous they were. My mom made them with love and excitement for our special day. Those memories I’ll always cherish as should you with your special day. The best memories come from the craziest ideas. 💖👗👰🏻♀️💖
The way I learned to make a dart in fashion school is to mark the point of the dart with fashion chalk or washable marker! You can stick a pin through your pattern paper and fabric and use the pin as your guide for where the dart is! If you're really new or just anxious about sewing, you can also draw the lines of the dart onto the fabric! :) Never ever everrr backstitch at the point of the dart, but rather take the ends of the thread and knot them twice. :) While backstitching is recommended on nearly all other parts of garment construction, the strenght of it can make too harsh of a dart end, and you want a dart end to faded away into the fabric. :)
Congrats on the dresses! It made me so happy to see you so happy sewing. 😆 Cutting the fabric truly takes an unexpected amount of time.🤪
I love to see people picking up sewing! Mia you're doing amazing and this is such a good life skill! You even sewed on the straps in a square! That's a really good technique that makes it way more durable. Also thrifting fabric is cheap, amazing and sustainable! I love when I find curtains or bedsheets (sometimes even lace)If you want extra tips, here are some, if not, take my praise and keep scrolling!
pre wash your fabric, this will soften the fabric a little, and make you aware of shrinking, colour washout etc. As well as avoiding any changes in the shape/drape/fall of the fabric after sewing.
If you're worried about having fabric enough, make the top/front layer of your pockets out of a complimentary fabric scrap, for this pattern anything white would have been good, because the way it is inserted someone would have had to be holding the pocket open for anyone to see.
Anyways gorgeous sewing!
Mia you're so talented! The dresses turned out AMAZING and to think you made them for 11 only dollars 😲 They would be such a perfect fit for your wedding theme! 🤩
I absolutely adore Mia’s reaction to learning new things. For example at her pure joy at using the basting stitch.
I love how the dresses turned out. Also a tip for next time you can use soap to mark anything you need on the fabric and it just washes right out, that way you don’t have to worry about staining the fabric with a marker 😊
Also sorry if my spelling is not the best, English is not my first language 😬❤️
I think it would be best to use tailor chalk. You can get it really cheap from any sewing store or even some grocery stores.
You did not misspell anything. 💕
@@rachelcookie321 thin pieces of soap leftovers are just as good. I never throw out the little thin slices that you usually have when the soap bar is almost finished, and just use them for patterns and marks on the fabric))
The "if I can, you can too" is turning into a series, I love it 😊
Have thought about adding a ruffle to the neckline of the maid of honor’s dress in the white fabric? I think it will give it a more balanced and intentional look. 💜💜💜
Agree OR if there's enough scrap of the gingham, add a narrower ruffle over the white eyelet.
I was thinking the bow at the back could've been nice made of the white fabric
Exactly
Great idea!!
Mia! They’re amazing! They are exactly what you were describing that you wanted! One tip though to take your sewing skills up a notch that you didn’t mention… was pressing/ironing those seams flat as you go along. So tedious to do, but makes a huge difference in the final product. So excited for what comes next!
I wish I had the same relationship with my mom that Mia has with her mom. They're just so adorable! I once the dresses, Mia has one of the very best channels on TH-cam, I've been a fan for a few years now.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate what a good Mom Mia is to her puppy dog CHIP? Picking him up to hug and dance with him because the intense wind outside is scaring him. Mia really does take everyone's feelings into consideration. 💚💜💛
Mia I LOVE HOW MUCH WEDDING DETAILS WE ARE GETTING!! Please include us with a looooong actual wedding day video a behind the scenes or vlog 😭❤️
To go along with the "everyone told me not to do this but I did it anyway". I decided to use wooden flowers for my wedding. I ordered all the flowers pre-dyed and assembled them into bouquets and centerpieces myself. Saved hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Aaaand my wedding was during covid so we were able to do a tiny wedding with like 10 people and use the same flowers over a year later when our reception finally happened. I got tons of compliments on the bouquets too :) don't listen to the haters lol
I love that!!! As a florist for weddings, I’ve been wanting to do a wedding with the wooden flowers for years!!! It’s such a cool idea I’m so glad you didn’t listen to the haters, those flowers are guaranteed to be a momento to your wedding forever and I personally think that’s so much better and cheaper than saving the flowers and getting them dried, they’re already forever preserved that way 😄
I used wood flowers for my wedding too! 🥰
I absolutely love Mama maples her optimism is just so lovely and you can so see the love she has for you Mia congratulations on the upcoming wedding and congratulations on making your own bridesmaid dresses that's something I would have never attempted to do I terrify myself with sharp things
The lifting the sewing machine on the table is why I'm glad mine came in a table. But it was one my grandmother got in 1975, so it's built differently. Solid metal, made in Japan, but will sew through anything. I hate doing ruffles or gathers, so props to you for doing all that!
YES YES YES! This dress is so much prettier then the other ones mama maples tried on before. much more flowy. you did soooo great!!! I'm thoroughly impressed.
I think some of the best tips I learned whilst beginning to sew, the things that took my garments to the NEXT LEVEL is to understitch and iron.
If you search a video for understitching it’s pretty easy, it makes necklines and other seams like that much neater and so they don’t turn over!
Ironing, especially with darts makes everything lay the way it should and look as neat as possible.
Also with the darts, there are lots of really great videos on TH-cam I’ve watched to learn how to do darts very well, try out some different techniques to see what works best and IRON them throughout to make sure they are perfection!!!
I love sewing Mia as I’ve always loved sewing and seeing her so excited about it makes me remember when I first started and how exciting making something yourself is 💗💗
I’m loving the wedding content, the skills you’re displaying are *cheffs kiss*.
I kinda want this content to become regular on the channel.
If you want to do a dart "correctly" start from the edge of the fabric (backstitch this bit) and sew up to the point of the dart.
Continue sewing off the end of the dart. DO NOT backstitch!!
Then untwist any stitches that have gone just past the dart, then tie the two ends of the string into a knot.
Press like your life depends on it.
Done. Perfect darts :)
Your relationship with your mom is goals. I also love your adorable and frugal bridesmaids dresses! You have millions of subscribers and could pay someone to do this but they are made with your own hands and so special♡
your mom is TOO CUTE. also, I can't believe you turned a piece of clothe into AMAZING DRESSES AHHHHHHHH
I cracked up when 2nd Mama Maples came out in a dress 😂 you’re editing AND sewing skills are so much better and very impressive!
When your sewing the dart the easiest way is to sew from the largest part downwards so you can sew to the point until you run off your machine! that way it keeps it really flat at the bottom and doesn’t give it any kind of weird flare. love the video as a fashion student !
I don’t know you personally but I can’t even tell you have proud I am of you! Like you made dresses!!!!! That’s so crazy! It all looks so amazing!!! I know it might not mean much but we are all so proud of you!
Mia, you got me with "a girl" 😆 I was not expecting your mom.
Your dresses look gorgeous! Be sure to keep an iron in your craft room; Your already fabulous sewing will look even nicer with crisp edges.
Hi Mia! So inspiring to see you just jump into the deep end and start sewing. Your results were amazing and makes me really want to start sewing again too. Just wanted to give you a tip on the darts (for future use), you don't want to back stitch the point of the dart because it can cause undesirable puckering. Instead, you want to start to sew from the open end, back stitch, then stitch all the way to the point. Leave enough thread after cutting off so you can tie a knot and secure the dart. Happy sewing! Can't wait for more videos:)
Your mom had the same energy when you made that inside out pillow! She’s everything. You’ve come so far in your seamstress journey
These are SO cute! I do think on the first one (Mia is wearing it at the end) the ruffle on the bottom got 'caught' at one part - it caught a bit of the skirt fabric and because of this is raised up. An easy fix though, just stitch rip that one area (it's only like an inch) and re-sew!
I feel like the straps are a bit short too making the neckline too high but maybe that’s personal preference
I'm here for Mia's improvement in sewing! Ok, why do I feel like a proud mom?
I love your relationship with your mum ❤️ this video was beautiful to watch. She's definitely your number one fan!
I love your videos in general but when you have your mom in them it just makes it so much better. She’s such a sweet person. I love seeing the relationship you have with her 💚💚
You are so talented Mia! I love watching your videos, I don’t know how you do so much! Love you!
On the day, give the ladies cups! (Similar to what you find in swimsuits, but more sturdy) You can buy them from your local fabric store and it will just make them feel confident in their bust shape with the dress, without a bra! Hand stitch them in on the corners, they are kinda triangle shape
Im pretty sure the way she designed it was for the bridesmaid to be able to wear a bra with it. you would just have to safety pin the bra straps to the dress or wear a strapless bra
she said that they wouldn’t be wearing a bra so that’s a really good idea actually.
I, too , Was wondering what kind of bra or support would be worn with that style dress
I love Paper Stxrs!! I literally made the exact same dress you did with the tutorial! When you were posting the making process on your stories, I was like- hey, I just made that dress.
PS- it’s pronounced Paper Stars
Me too! I literally made it last week and recognized it immediately
I totally had said she should see about someone sewing her dream dress but she went the extra mile and did it herself. I love that she can make the most out of TH-cam videos and apply her skills to making something so awesome. Mia knocked it out of the park.
Wow Mia they look absolutely fantastic! If your bridesmaids are comfortable, it would be great to watch their reactions to the dresses.
These dresses turned out beautiful. I'm not even engaged yet, but I'm so tempted now to make all my bridesmaids dresses too, well we'll see. I love to sew, but that's a lot of work. Great job Mia!
OMG You did so well on these
They do look more professional if they are ironed as you go. Was going to write it and realized you beat me to it.
I would be so interested to see your To Do List haha like you have so many tasks you are working on, let alone what you are doing off camera. It is wild. You go girl! 💕
I love the pattern, material, and style of the dresses. You did a phenomenal job, and I love the trim for the matron of honour dress. You, Miss Maple, are definitely on 🔥. I'm looking forward to seeing your dress, so exciting. 🥰🥰
I love that you are a self taught seamstress! Fabric has a right side and the back is called the wrong side. Secret to sewing, iron as you go. Like make your straps, iron them. Sew a seam, iron your seams open- anyways you get it!! When I make a ruffle I mark some spots with sewing clips or pins. So half way and then quarter way, that way when you gather the ruffles it's easier to make them even by sections. Love❤ the label 🏷 idea too.
I can't say how beautiful the dresses turned out!!
I haven't finished this video yet but I wanted to pop-into the comments and mention how much I appreciate the non distracting craft room wall!🤣 I have some vision disabilities and those flamingos, as ADORABLE as they were, hurt so badly. I hope to bribe you with a thumbs-up on this video to keep the wall less distracting.😂 Of course if you have different plans I understand - just wanted to share. Love you, Mia! Now, back to this awesome video!!!!!😎🌿
i don’t have problems with sight and i totally agree haha it’s so much easier to see details, when the background is not as busy :)
You know, I agree! I don't really have any problems with the flamingo one but it's distracting when the main focus should be the fabrics or overall craft in question. :)
I’m just here to say how amazing the wall color and the overall vibe of the room is 😍
Omg I hated the flamingos 😂 unpopular opinion! So I definitely agree
I'm married and a former wedding planner and still love this series lol good job Mia!
I am just so proud of you and how creative you are! It's your wedding, I'm miles away from you, YOU don't even know me. But GIRL! I am so excited about your WEDDING!
You are so courageous to tackle a project like this for your wedding. They turned out very cute. Very gardeny. Very Picnicy. Well done Mia.
I like the dresses. I truly enjoyed watching you and your Mom having fun making the dresses and creating beautiful Mother and Daughter memories.
I love the dress, sewing is actually very difficult. I love that you were able to make the dresses for your wedding.
I learned how to sew with patterns and tutorials like that. You did a great job and those dresses are perfection! The bow in the back is a sweet little surprise. I can’t wait to see wedding pictures, or however you choose to share…or not😊
I love that you’re getting more into sewing!! It’s so inspiring seeing your skills continue to grow
I love how happy and encouraging your mom is
Omg wait… the dresses actually turned out so cute!! I’m shocked!! 😂😱💛 I love the simplicity and the whimsical vibe that these dresses have. And the fact that they were hand-made by the bride… Mia, you are incredibly talented!! 🥰 I’m so excited for the wedding!!
I wish you all a happy Sunday!! Stay safe!! ☺️💖✨