I was taught to put a straight pin into the end of the gathering and then to wrap the thread around the pin to keep the gathering threads in my fabric.
It was a real happy eye opener recently when I realised I can take any favourite, well fitting top pattern and add tiers to make a dress without a pattern for the tiers. The method is just like you said and you can make it any length or even have a longer tier first then a shorter one. For wovens , it goes quickly just ripping the width. Then, I’ve been using a zigzag stitch over thin crochet pearl cotton. ( method I recently saw and learned on TH-cam) It gathers beautifully. I used to always do your method, and it works very well for even gathers but takes a bit longer. I also add all the tiers to the front, then all the tiers to the back, then I join front to back at side seams. It makes it just a bit easier to handle the shorter tier lengths when attaching. I just match it at centres, then gather. Not to take away from your method, I’m just more impatient and like this quicker, easier method. ( and I dont have a small waist like you so I have a lot more fabric to work with. 😊) Anyway, I’m in love with this dress type and being summer here I’ve been whipping them on the machine in a variety of fabrics and lengths . It’s fun and easy.
thank you thank you for such a detailed tutorial. I am a beginner and just did my first jersey tiered top last night but didnt understand some of the pattern instructions. Ive been watching your videos and so glad i can always find help on your channel! much appreciated, from australia ❤
The dresses came out beautifully and look great on you. The tutorial was great too. I liked the way you showed how you did each step and how you determined how deep and long each layer would be. I will be using your video to guide me in making a dress like this for myself. I love jersey fabrics and this will be fun to make and wear. Thank you so much!
Thanks for this tutorial. Although I'm not making a tiered dress, I am making a maxi dress with a gathered skirt that attaches to a fitted bodice, and love how well you explain things.
Thanks so much, Lucy! I am putting a tiered skirt in a Sagebrush Top! I am cutting it out while I watch your video. Your tiered dress turned out so lovely!
Wow that is gorgeous. It helps so much to see the process and opens up a world of possibility. What if you wanted to have the tier sit on top instead of 'in seam'? How would that be different?
Hi Lucy, Thanks for explaining this so well. I have one question tho: How do you ensure that the waistseam will stretch enough for when you are putting on and taking off the jersey dress. I don't remember there being a zip? Many thanks, Sue.
This is exactly the kind of tutorial I’ve been looking for. I’ve got some jersey fabric that I want to make a tiered dress with but didn’t have a pattern or the confidence to have a go. But thanks to you I do now! Just one question, would you add clear elastic at the waist to help it keep its shape? I’ve done this with other projects when the pattern indicated to.
Very useful tutorial, thank you. I have an overlocker foot that gathers and attaches two tiers at the same time. Would you recommend attaching all the tiers on the flat, cutting off any excess then sewing the side seams? Thanks.
Another great tutorial Lucy - thanks very much. Presumably you used a stretch stitch when you were sewing on the sewing machine? And was it a 3 thread overlock? Thanks very much.
Love your tutorials! When you join the two tiers together, after you’ve attached the first tier, do you gather the bottom of it too to join it to the next one that is gathered and ready to sew?
I really love this. My only question is, what happens if the fabric drops and changes the length of the skirt part. I usually let dresses hang before hemming them. So would I have to unpick the tiers and and re sew them back together. It sounds complicated to me or am I just thinking too deeply about this? Apologies! The fabric I am going to use is a Atelier Brunette and from a previous dress I made with this fabric dropped quite a lot. Any suggestions would be really helpful. Thank you Lucy :)
Lovely dress! I live in the Middle east so because of the warm climate I will go for shorter sleeves. Will the same method apply to no streth wowen fabric as well or are there things to take in consideration?
yes absolutely, I just like doing mine on my sewing machine. You can see how to do it in this video, plus lots of other great overlocker tips th-cam.com/video/ur0NoS073cc/w-d-xo.html
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I was taught to put a straight pin into the end of the gathering and then to wrap the thread around the pin to keep the gathering threads in my fabric.
It was a real happy eye opener recently when I realised I can take any favourite, well fitting top pattern and add tiers to make a dress without a pattern for the tiers. The method is just like you said and you can make it any length or even have a longer tier first then a shorter one. For wovens , it goes quickly just ripping the width. Then, I’ve been using a zigzag stitch over thin crochet pearl cotton. ( method I recently saw and learned on TH-cam) It gathers beautifully. I used to always do your method, and it works very well for even gathers but takes a bit longer. I also add all the tiers to the front, then all the tiers to the back, then I join front to back at side seams. It makes it just a bit easier to handle the shorter tier lengths when attaching. I just match it at centres, then gather. Not to take away from your method, I’m just more impatient and like this quicker, easier method. ( and I dont have a small waist like you so I have a lot more fabric to work with. 😊) Anyway, I’m in love with this dress type and being summer here I’ve been whipping them on the machine in a variety of fabrics and lengths . It’s fun and easy.
thank you thank you for such a detailed tutorial. I am a beginner and just did my first jersey tiered top last night but didnt understand some of the pattern instructions. Ive been watching your videos and so glad i can always find help on your channel! much appreciated, from australia ❤
The dresses came out beautifully and look great on you. The tutorial was great too. I liked the way you showed how you did each step and how you determined how deep and long each layer would be. I will be using your video to guide me in making a dress like this for myself. I love jersey fabrics and this will be fun to make and wear. Thank you so much!
Thank-you Lucy. So clearly explained & filmed. Very helpful.
Thank-you Lucy. I’m going to try this very soon. This was a great tutorial! Thanks again.
Very helpful and inspiring tutorial. Thank you Lucy. Grace
Great video! I have some jersey that I'm not sure what I want to do with, so this really helps. Thank you!
Thanks for this tutorial. Although I'm not making a tiered dress, I am making a maxi dress with a gathered skirt that attaches to a fitted bodice, and love how well you explain things.
Thanks so much, Lucy! I am putting a tiered skirt in a Sagebrush Top! I am cutting it out while I watch your video. Your tiered dress turned out so lovely!
Your videos just get better and better. Great job!
2 lovely dresses. Really nice!
Very lovely dresses! I will be making one for this summer. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait to try it out
This is great! Very clear directions. ❤️
A tip is to mark the centre and , it makes it easier to even out the gathers
Happy new year to all of you.
Your sundress looks
Lovely on you.
Great tutorial!!! Definitely subbing ❤
Sew Essential, it would be great if you demonstrate this sort of tutorial with contrasting fabrics. I couldn't distinguish one tier from the other.
Thank you for this tutorial. Definitely got to give this a go. Your dress looks beautiful.
Can't wait to give this a try!
Excelente tutorial!👏
Wow that is gorgeous. It helps so much to see the process and opens up a world of possibility. What if you wanted to have the tier sit on top instead of 'in seam'? How would that be different?
Beautiful dress!!!
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for explaining this so well.
I have one question tho: How do you ensure that the waistseam will stretch enough for when you are putting on and taking off the jersey dress. I don't remember there being a zip?
Many thanks, Sue.
This is exactly the kind of tutorial I’ve been looking for. I’ve got some jersey fabric that I want to make a tiered dress with but didn’t have a pattern or the confidence to have a go. But thanks to you I do now! Just one question, would you add clear elastic at the waist to help it keep its shape? I’ve done this with other projects when the pattern indicated to.
Amazing! Thank you! 🤗x
Very useful tutorial, thank you. I have an overlocker foot that gathers and attaches two tiers at the same time. Would you recommend attaching all the tiers on the flat, cutting off any excess then sewing the side seams? Thanks.
Another great tutorial Lucy - thanks very much. Presumably you used a stretch stitch when you were sewing on the sewing machine? And was it a 3 thread overlock? Thanks very much.
Love your tutorials! When you join the two tiers together, after you’ve attached the first tier, do you gather the bottom of it too to join it to the next one that is gathered and ready to sew?
I really love this. My only question is, what happens if the fabric drops and changes the length of the skirt part. I usually let dresses hang before hemming them. So would I have to unpick the tiers and and re sew them back together. It sounds complicated to me or am I just thinking too deeply about this? Apologies! The fabric I am going to use is a Atelier Brunette and from a previous dress I made with this fabric dropped quite a lot. Any suggestions would be really helpful. Thank you Lucy :)
Great tutorial 👍🏻👍🏻. Did you use Maraflex thread when using your sewing machine to stitch the jersey? X
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Lovely dress! I live in the Middle east so because of the warm climate I will go for shorter sleeves. Will the same method apply to no streth wowen fabric as well or are there things to take in consideration?
Thank you for this tutorial! Is it possible to do the gathering stitches on an overlocker?
yes absolutely, I just like doing mine on my sewing machine. You can see how to do it in this video, plus lots of other great overlocker tips th-cam.com/video/ur0NoS073cc/w-d-xo.html
@@SewEssential Thank you, I will add this to my Saved list :) I've always hated doing gathers but love tiered skirts 😊
This might be a silly question, but may I ask why are you not using a gathering foot? 😘 Thanks Lucy. X
Could this be done with wovens? I have a woven tank pattern I'd love to make into a sundress.
Can you use a gathering foot instead of doing the three garnering stitches
Can you use a gathering foot to gather the fabric rather than sew the three lines of stitching
How much fabric did u use