I have a tip! Flip the measuring tape when deciding the length of the dress. The number will show right by your chest and it will be able to hang free, giving you a clear idea of where it will hit! :)
Omg, yes! I love options 😍 And, i do try and hack things by myself, but honestly, i feel much better when you show us how to make options. Then the cutting is much less stressful 😂 Thank you and you look amazing in that slip 💖
I can’t really believe I never tagged The essentials club on a picture of the short slip dress I made last summer following your tutorial, considering how many times literally everyone and their mother asked me where I got it 😎💛
How do you get it over your head when you make the sides so tight? I’ve starting making this dress today, and after sewing the sides together pretty loosely, I want to take it in under my armpits, but worried it won’t fit over my shoulders to get it off. Any feedback would be helpful, thanks!
i think i'll make one on the bias as it'll have more give, or just inserting a side zipper and longer silky lining. did you finish yours? how did it go?
Alright! I'll try doing this tomorrow morning! Aaah! So excited! Just finished assembling the materials. Hopefully it'll be pretty like yours! 🤎 You're a blessing for beginners like me! 😆 Edit: Done! Almost half day making it 😂 Got some help from my mom. But it's done! And pretty! Made mine from flour sacks hihi Thank you for your tutorial! 🤎🌼
Hello! I'm trying to make a slip dress similar to this, but with a v-neck front/back - i think I can follow similar steps, but i have silk - is it required to cut on the bias to make it flow and not be tight in all the wrong places? Or would cutting the line more a-line in the body work? Your tutorial is one of the most clear I've found - copying some of my existing dresses just isn't working! thanks!
I’ve been waiting for this tutorial foreverrrrr. I have a hard time filling instructions that are written and following videos are so much easier!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to wear this :)
I made my fist dress ever! I am so happy that I found your channel ✨ I felt in love with all of your style 🥰 have you ever thought about making a tutorial for a simple wedding dress? 🤩 that would be a dream 💫
I have recently subscribed to your TH-cam channel. Your tutorials are great. May I offer some suggestions? a. I notice that you don't do any pressing with an iron as you sew. I find that pressing every seam after sewing, (to include ironing the seam as flat and then ironing the seam open), really helps the fabric drape better, locks the stitches in place and also makes it easier putting the fabric pieces together as you construct the garment. This technique is why there are so many different pressing shapes used for sewing such as "Hams" and "sleeve boards". It is so much easier to sew a rolled hem if you press it in place first. b. When making any type of strap - leave both ends open and sew one lengthwise seam. After turning the fabric "tube" right side out, center the sewn seam down the center of the tube instead of on the side. Then press it in place making sure that your seam allowances are flattened open to prevent the bulkiness being on one side.. You will now have an invisible seam that can be placed towards the inside of the garment. If using a finer fabric you can also topstitch both sides of the strap for stability. This technique can also be applied to making belts. c. To prevent the facing curl that is happening with the front of your dress design you can press it in place with the inner facing pulled ever so slightly towards the inside and then topstitch along the outside which will stabilize the opening edges. [Your garment construction technique doesn't allow for using a facing under stitching technique which is traditionally used to prevent faced edges from curling outward.]
These tips are fantastic for beginners! I am just learning about understitching. Do you think it is possible to slightly alter the garment construction to make understitching possible? For example, by sewing the top seam of the front panel first, then understitching that seam, then sewing the rest of the side seams for the front outer fabric and the facing, then understitching as much as possible until you get blocked and can't anymore? Thanks! I'm definitely using your suggestions when I try making this dress :D
I need one! Gonna pick up some linen as soos as I have a chance! Also I adore the aesthetic shots in this video😍😍😍 the panning, the walking, the styling 🙌🙌🙌
I made the dress!! It’s super pretty and I’m sooo happy about it. Thank you so much for the tutorial, it was very easy to follow even for a beginner! For my fellow beginners: absolutely try this tutorial out! It only took me two evenings to make it, so I think this could easily be made in one day. Also, using a patterned fabric is very forgiving if you don’t sew very straight lines, because the thread is less noticeable.
Thank you so much for sharing your work.. I am making it as we speak. I just wanted to confirm about the seam allowance. Are you doing 1/2" seam when sewing?
I made this! It turned out great! The only problem was I sewed it a couple years ago when I was really depressed and not eating properly so now that I’m at a healthier weight, it’s a bit too tight haha but still! I came back to this vid because I wanted to make another one, it’s so fun and comfy :))
hey! with this dress, could i make the arm holes smaller so they come up a bit closer to my armpit? and also, could you make it full length if you wanted to? Thank you !
I tried my best to make this according to the instructions, but there are gaps in the front of the armholes. I took in the top of the side seams. Still have gaps.
I love this channel! I study fashiondesign and in Germany is lockdown , can't go shopping. I need new clothes, this channel help me a lot in this time 💕
Your tutorials are amazing. Sewed along this and made me realize how many amazing hints you put through that saved my life :D (Like checking if the straps are the right lenght and not just assuming and then sewing :D) Love your videos!!!
I was just wondering Maddy was seam allowance added to the underarm dip? After adding the angling measurements you just ✂️ cut it. Or did I miss something
This is amazing! I’m in the middle of this project, and just a little something to keep in mind. I wanted a rather wide neck cut, which looks great, but the straps are slipping off my shoulder a bit. It is still wearable, just something to consider. I’m sure I’m going to make it again, with a bit more narrow spacing of the straps. Thank you so much for the tutorial, this is my first dress and I love it so far! :)
It’s really nice, but may I (politely) suggest you show beginners to iron at each stage to get a much neater, more professional finish? This would really help with getting a clean hem especially.
I love your tutorials 🥰 Anyone here using the metric system? Do you do a literal convertion from inches to centimeters? Or do you use another method to be able to sew it using the metric system?
so i want to pearn to sew, i might start on hand sewing, do you think its worth to gwt one of those £30 mini sewing machine, or should i wait and save up for a bigger one?
Started making this just now 😊 I had to add a couple of darts to the front piece - it was a bit baggy under the arms (I think due to extra boob volume 😅) but apart from that, lovely simple pattern + tutorial. Thanks a bunch 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for saying this ...I made the Interfacing first.. pinned it..tried on and it really baggy under the arms ..so had to put 2 darts in ...now I can cut this out on the main fabric ..so now I know after reading your posting that this is correct for fuller busted people ...
I am new to sewing and found this tutorial super easy to follow! So happy with how the dress has turned out. Definitely some room for improvement on my end, but for my first time making an item of clothing I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to wear it out and tell everyone I made it myself! Looking forward to following along with more tutorials from the Essentials Club!
hi! I'm new at you channel, and I must say I really enjoy see you're cool things you are teaching us to sew! I'm only a beginner, but I'm learning, so thank you for all the beautiful projects!
Thank you so much dear ! I will definitely try this project in the coming months . Appreciate this video , will look out for more from you ! If you can, pls can you show how to sew a square neckline with facings . Tks .
I love this tutorial so much!! I thrifted a blue gingham and I'm pretty much finished, it's looking so cute :) I just have one issue and I'm having trouble finding help - how can I prevent the slimmer areas from kind of ballooning out when I try to take them in? It all looks great, but then I put the dress on and its poofy where it should be more slim! Thanks so much!
When you put the back interfacing on top of the straps and back panel, how to do you pull it so that the good side is outward? This is the only thing confusing me 😂
Where do you live? It seems to be always sunny and warm 😅😅😅 but I love all of your tutorial 😍😍😍 can't wait to try sewing this dress, I also made your blouse in the 2020 quarantine and I love it 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 I have to wait the summer 🤣 here in Roma is still winter until the 21th 😤😤😤
I'm sure those warmer days will be back before you know it!! I'm Qld Australia which is a very tropical climate year round - just means VERY hot summers though. So glad to hear you enjoyed following along the blouse x
your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you for the amount of description you go into! makes it so much easier to understand what you're doing! as a plus size person i struggle to follow many tutorials as they don' use general measurement guides, so thank you!!
Definitely can do! It just depends how much of an underarm dip you have. As mine was 5 inches I was able to just trim that top amount off and reuse for interfacing. But if someone does a lower dip of about 1-2 inches that might not be enough for interfacing - depending on personal preference :)
I have a little tip for you, when sewing the side seams open up the facing and sew down the facing first , continuing onto the side seam. then flip the facing down. Super clean finish on under arm. Love the style, well done .
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You are very good at explaining. Ty again!!❤
I have a tip! Flip the measuring tape when deciding the length of the dress. The number will show right by your chest and it will be able to hang free, giving you a clear idea of where it will hit! :)
Lol I don't know why I like to make things hard for myself! That sounds much simpler. Thanks my love x
Omg why did I never think of this? Thanks!!
Such a great tip, thanks!
Saving all these videos for when I'm on my summer break and have time to sew!! Can't wait :)
Love that idea! 😊
haha me too!!!!
love you!! please make a tutorial on cutting fabric :( thats where it messes up for me.
what's the seam allowance for when you attach the interfacing with the front and straps?
Omg, yes! I love options 😍 And, i do try and hack things by myself, but honestly, i feel much better when you show us how to make options. Then the cutting is much less stressful 😂 Thank you and you look amazing in that slip 💖
Thank you for the tutorial! It was really easy and helpful to follow. My dress came out perfectly! Can’t wait to sew more variations of it 😃
Oh! I realy need to sew rhis for me! Thank you ❤
today im getting spring vibes, now im getting summer vibes!! :D
I am not a person who goes and comments on youtube videos but I AM YOUR FAN NOW
I can’t really believe I never tagged The essentials club on a picture of the short slip dress I made last summer following your tutorial, considering how many times literally everyone and their mother asked me where I got it 😎💛
I just finished making it and I’m so excited to wear it!!! Thanks for the great tutorial!!
You’ve inspired me to go thrifting the other day for fabrics!! I’m so excited to start working on sewing projects, especially this!! 🥰
Gostei muito, consegui fazer um pra mim🥰😉
How do you get it over your head when you make the sides so tight? I’ve starting making this dress today, and after sewing the sides together pretty loosely, I want to take it in under my armpits, but worried it won’t fit over my shoulders to get it off. Any feedback would be helpful, thanks!
i think i'll make one on the bias as it'll have more give, or just inserting a side zipper and longer silky lining. did you finish yours? how did it go?
Thanks Maddy for this great tutorial! Quick question, if I wanted to make this with linen cut on the bias, are there any adjustments I’d have to make?
Yay!!! Been waiting for this! 😍😍😍😍 can't wait to make my own. 💕
Alright! I'll try doing this tomorrow morning! Aaah! So excited! Just finished assembling the materials. Hopefully it'll be pretty like yours! 🤎
You're a blessing for beginners like me! 😆
Edit: Done! Almost half day making it 😂 Got some help from my mom. But it's done! And pretty! Made mine from flour sacks hihi Thank you for your tutorial! 🤎🌼
Love love the dress. Struggling with sizing, either too small to get on or else gaping sides 😣 any sizing tips??
thanks for your sharing
Hello! I'm trying to make a slip dress similar to this, but with a v-neck front/back - i think I can follow similar steps, but i have silk - is it required to cut on the bias to make it flow and not be tight in all the wrong places? Or would cutting the line more a-line in the body work? Your tutorial is one of the most clear I've found - copying some of my existing dresses just isn't working! thanks!
I’ve been waiting for this tutorial foreverrrrr. I have a hard time filling instructions that are written and following videos are so much easier!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to wear this :)
I made my fist dress ever! I am so happy that I found your channel ✨ I felt in love with all of your style 🥰 have you ever thought about making a tutorial for a simple wedding dress? 🤩 that would be a dream 💫
I have recently subscribed to your TH-cam channel. Your tutorials are great. May I offer some suggestions?
a. I notice that you don't do any pressing with an iron as you sew. I find that pressing every seam after sewing, (to include ironing the seam as flat and then ironing the seam open), really helps the fabric drape better, locks the stitches in place and also makes it easier putting the fabric pieces together as you construct the garment. This technique is why there are so many different pressing shapes used for sewing such as "Hams" and "sleeve boards". It is so much easier to sew a rolled hem if you press it in place first.
b. When making any type of strap - leave both ends open and sew one lengthwise seam. After turning the fabric "tube" right side out, center the sewn seam down the center of the tube instead of on the side. Then press it in place making sure that your seam allowances are flattened open to prevent the bulkiness being on one side.. You will now have an invisible seam that can be placed towards the inside of the garment. If using a finer fabric you can also topstitch both sides of the strap for stability. This technique can also be applied to making belts.
c. To prevent the facing curl that is happening with the front of your dress design you can press it in place with the inner facing pulled ever so slightly towards the inside and then topstitch along the outside which will stabilize the opening edges. [Your garment construction technique doesn't allow for using a facing under stitching technique which is traditionally used to prevent faced edges from curling outward.]
These tips are fantastic for beginners! I am just learning about understitching. Do you think it is possible to slightly alter the garment construction to make understitching possible? For example, by sewing the top seam of the front panel first, then understitching that seam, then sewing the rest of the side seams for the front outer fabric and the facing, then understitching as much as possible until you get blocked and can't anymore? Thanks!
I'm definitely using your suggestions when I try making this dress :D
haven't even watched the video yet but I know i'm going to love it. 10/10
THE sweetest!! Thank you x x
I need one! Gonna pick up some linen as soos as I have a chance! Also I adore the aesthetic shots in this video😍😍😍 the panning, the walking, the styling 🙌🙌🙌
That fabric was meant to be a dress like that !! Making this soon for sure :)
I made the dress!! It’s super pretty and I’m sooo happy about it. Thank you so much for the tutorial, it was very easy to follow even for a beginner! For my fellow beginners: absolutely try this tutorial out! It only took me two evenings to make it, so I think this could easily be made in one day. Also, using a patterned fabric is very forgiving if you don’t sew very straight lines, because the thread is less noticeable.
Thank you so much for sharing your work.. I am making it as we speak.
I just wanted to confirm about the seam allowance. Are you doing 1/2" seam when sewing?
Hi, what type of fabric did you use for this dresse.
Can you wrote for futur videos type of fabric please !
I made this! It turned out great! The only problem was I sewed it a couple years ago when I was really depressed and not eating properly so now that I’m at a healthier weight, it’s a bit too tight haha but still! I came back to this vid because I wanted to make another one, it’s so fun and comfy :))
You're a genius.
I love your soothing and calm personality, your impressive skills, your very cool style and your inspiring ideas. Gracias
Yes! The slip dress is the best and I love how many different ways you have created it!
hey! with this dress, could i make the arm holes smaller so they come up a bit closer to my armpit? and also, could you make it full length if you wanted to? Thank you !
I tried my best to make this according to the instructions, but there are gaps in the front of the armholes. I took in the top of the side seams. Still have gaps.
I love this channel! I study fashiondesign and in Germany is lockdown , can't go shopping. I need new clothes, this channel help me a lot in this time 💕
The dress looks amazing! I'll def try this tutorial out, thanks!
yay!! thank you 😊
Can I use 1m4 of fabric for this tutorial?
One of my favorite diy channels to always make me feel inspired :) and always makes me want to go to the beach ahhhh
A tip is to press at each stage to give it that professional finish.
Just found your channel & beginning my sewing journey. Thank you for all the amazing videos!! ❤
Your tutorials are amazing. Sewed along this and made me realize how many amazing hints you put through that saved my life :D (Like checking if the straps are the right lenght and not just assuming and then sewing :D) Love your videos!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been looking forward to this! So happy and excited to make this dress!
I wish I could wear this type of dress 🙁
I was just wondering Maddy was seam allowance added to the underarm dip? After adding the angling measurements you just ✂️ cut it. Or did I miss something
This is amazing! I’m in the middle of this project, and just a little something to keep in mind. I wanted a rather wide neck cut, which looks great, but the straps are slipping off my shoulder a bit.
It is still wearable, just something to consider. I’m sure I’m going to make it again, with a bit more narrow spacing of the straps.
Thank you so much for the tutorial, this is my first dress and I love it so far! :)
It’s really nice, but may I (politely) suggest you show beginners to iron at each stage to get a much neater, more professional finish? This would really help with getting a clean hem especially.
omg ur so close to 100k subscriber! i want to congratulate first 🥳 keep up the amazing work 😭❤
hehe SO close!! Thanks heaps lovely x x
Very helpful lesson, thank you. I would like to see your garments warn with your hair up and more of the back.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I’m thinking of making two sets of straps that will tie at the center so that the straps can be adjustable.
how nice to upload your video and not receiving hate people to dislike mashaallah
i love all your videos :)))))))))))))))))))
I love your tutorials 🥰 Anyone here using the metric system? Do you do a literal convertion from inches to centimeters? Or do you use another method to be able to sew it using the metric system?
Hej❤️ What length did you make your dress, and how tall are you? Love it!! And your videos!
Love this! Can't wait for summer to make it ☺️
I love your skirt!
Did you made it by yourself? Is there a video about it? New subscriber here 🙋♀️
What size did you make your dress
so i want to pearn to sew, i might start on hand sewing, do you think its worth to gwt one of those £30 mini sewing machine, or should i wait and save up for a bigger one?
Started making this just now 😊 I had to add a couple of darts to the front piece - it was a bit baggy under the arms (I think due to extra boob volume 😅) but apart from that, lovely simple pattern + tutorial. Thanks a bunch 🥰🥰🥰
I'm also probs gonna add a side zip, we'll see
Thanks for saying this ...I made the Interfacing first.. pinned it..tried on and it really baggy under the arms ..so had to put 2 darts in ...now I can cut this out on the main fabric ..so now I know after reading your posting that this is correct for fuller busted people ...
I am new to sewing and found this tutorial super easy to follow! So happy with how the dress has turned out. Definitely some room for improvement on my end, but for my first time making an item of clothing I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to wear it out and tell everyone I made it myself! Looking forward to following along with more tutorials from the Essentials Club!
hi! I'm new at you channel, and I must say I really enjoy see you're cool things you are teaching us to sew! I'm only a beginner, but I'm learning, so thank you for all the beautiful projects!
Me parece hermoso ya lo quiero confeccionar parece muy fácil gracias
Thank you so much dear ! I will definitely try this project in the coming months . Appreciate this video , will look out for more from you !
If you can, pls can you show how to sew a square neckline with facings . Tks .
how beautiful and nice you are... it is almost a meditation to listen to you! Thanks for such simple and wonderful instructions!
Loved your potato comparison in the beginning! As if I haven’t made enough of the things you’ve posted, I’ll add this to the fam!
hahah couldn't help myself! Yay, can't wait to see how yours turns out 😊
Okay what! I saw your TikTok on this dress and I immediately had to come here! Just subscribed!! 💕
Can you please make a video on how to take your own measurements & place them on fabric ?
Do you know about how much fabric you needed for this beautiful dress?
Was just about to do a slip dress from watching your old videos ....but got lucky as you posted a new one
I love this tutorial so much!! I thrifted a blue gingham and I'm pretty much finished, it's looking so cute :) I just have one issue and I'm having trouble finding help - how can I prevent the slimmer areas from kind of ballooning out when I try to take them in? It all looks great, but then I put the dress on and its poofy where it should be more slim! Thanks so much!
Omg! Thank you so much. Your tutorial is really helpful. I'm gonna make this.
How much fabric would you need in general?
When you put the back interfacing on top of the straps and back panel, how to do you pull it so that the good side is outward? This is the only thing confusing me 😂
You turn the dress inside out. Does that make sense?
I love this! perfect for the coming months!
I'm still sooo exited for the denim kimono style jacket btw this looks great👍🏽👍🏽🥰
You really are such a great teacher. So grateful I've found you! Thank you.
Where do you live? It seems to be always sunny and warm 😅😅😅 but I love all of your tutorial 😍😍😍 can't wait to try sewing this dress, I also made your blouse in the 2020 quarantine and I love it 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 I have to wait the summer 🤣 here in Roma is still winter until the 21th 😤😤😤
I'm sure those warmer days will be back before you know it!! I'm Qld Australia which is a very tropical climate year round - just means VERY hot summers though. So glad to hear you enjoyed following along the blouse x
Where do your buy materials for your clothes?
How did you finish the side seams of the dress??
So easy to understand!! Definitely will try to make one for me🙌
What kind of fabric did you use?
your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you for the amount of description you go into! makes it so much easier to understand what you're doing! as a plus size person i struggle to follow many tutorials as they don' use general measurement guides, so thank you!!
This is what I have been looking for!!! Thank youuu
Hi, you said interfacing a few times when I think you just meant facing. Not a big deal but might confuse some folks.
Thanks for the feedback!! Will try not get them mixed up next time 🙈
Your video tutorials are amazing. I can't wait to sew a dress for myself now!
If you're planning on a low back but cut out both panels the same length could you not just use the excess for the back panel as the interfacing??
Definitely can do! It just depends how much of an underarm dip you have. As mine was 5 inches I was able to just trim that top amount off and reuse for interfacing. But if someone does a lower dip of about 1-2 inches that might not be enough for interfacing - depending on personal preference :)
You are amazing.. thanks for this tutorial , really appreciate ur work❤️
Thank you
I have a little tip for you, when sewing the side seams open up the facing and sew down the facing first , continuing onto the side seam. then flip the facing down. Super clean finish on under arm. Love the style, well done .
such beautiful editing!
Thank you so much!!
what size are you? :)))
You've got a lot of green clothes.
I looovveveee this colour 💗💗💗
what size are you? :)))
SO well explained, thank you!! Can’t wait to make!!!
Lo quisiera en español 🥺💔
Gorgeous! I’m glad I’ve found you. 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s facing not interfacing
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Very good
Thank ❤😘
I love how quick and easy this dress is to make! I added darts in the bust line which made mine fit a little better/lay right.
Can you explain more about this please because it’s not sitting on my bust right
tried making a mini version of this and almost there!