Thank you to everyone that participated on Instagram! And for those wondering, this is NOT going to be my wedding dress but I learned a lot from working on it. I hope you enjoyed this video and don’t forget to follow me on IG for the next IG Designs 😁UPDATE: the additional materials purchased was around $20-30. I already owned the horsehair braid. I only needed 1 yard of the organza to replace the one I cut, and I only needed 1.5 yards of lining. Look forward to my blog post on my website for more details and FAQ from this video.
Omg!! I can’t believe you’re almost at 2M subscribers now!! I haven’t watched very much since high school, but I’ve been following you since you were at probably only a few thousand. You even still follow me on tumblr (lol). So proud of your accomplishments and appreciate that you still make AMAZING videos! Have a nice day April! ❤️ much love.
I actually liked the vintege shape of the original one and would love to see it stay that way and just refreshed and with some delicate modern touches. But your final dress is beautiful as well, very delicate and flattering :)
The vintage original looked like better quality fabric as the cut worked well with it. The new result is a lill bulky aand yea so different one should simply have gotten new fabric and spared the beautiful vintage dress.(:
I thought so too. The vintage dress is quite lovely on its own, and could have been touched up, just a wee bit. The final result is meh - and that's not a criticism of April's work - just the end design.
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who liked the original design! A few modern touches would have been perfect in my opinion.. Love her work, but I was cringing during the whole vid 😫
Is it just me or does everyone on Instagram have basic taste... like that's a combo of every wedding dress in this season... like come on people! Even April was like "this too similar to what I've already done" but besides my rant, good on you April for work with what you got and trying something new like beading 😊
MachaMissy Well, if you make a decision by ‚popular vote‘ individual tastes will average out and you’ll (likely) get a fairly average design as a result. Doesn’t mean, everyone who participated has ‚basic‘ taste. That’s why we have famous designers. Because it takes a very creative individual with a lot of leeway in their design choices, to create something truly outstanding.
@@eleanorjacobo9818 I don't think it was vintage. I think it is contemporary but made for the "modest" religious market- specifically Mormon. The awkward sleeve length and high neck look a lot like some dresses from a specialty Mormon wedding dress site I once saw. 1960's 3/4 length sleeves would go past the elbow and look much more elegant because they stop at a flattering spot. This sleeve was like it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a short sleeve or a 3/4 sleeve, so it split the difference and ends in a very awkward spot.
@@lestranged what really... well that explains why my Nonna had to wear a similar dress at her first wedding ( my grate-grandparents we're hardcore conservative Jewish , and why my family isnt Jewish anyone )
Well.... People like to follow what's trending because it's what society puts forth for us. I personally enjoy vintage clothing and vintage inspired outfits. I do enjoy some modern trends but I feel my best when I'm wearing something seemingly outdated.
I agree, also i would have left out the bow it made the dress look bridesmaid rather than bride. With the bow material i would have made something for the hair.
Wow, this is insane! I personally would have skipped the bow, but wow you did such a good job. I volunteer at a charity shop and we got a really nice dress donated this past weekend too and I literally cried out cause I got married a month ago. 😂
It's a nice idea but in most thrift stores you only find just one of any kind of dress or outfit. So they'd all be one of a kind items in only 1 size. From experience I know that's not the best selling point
I love thrift store transformations! And I was reminded of seeing a dress made from silk parachute material by a young bride during WWII in England. She "rescued" the parachute that had been cut free by a soldier who'd landed and needed to get away from sniper fire. (YIKES!). Her marriage to a young soldier was coming up and neither of them had any money for a more usual dress. I loved her imagination and creativity!
WOW it is a completely different dress. I would have never believed it was the same dress if I hadn't watched the video! Great work! It is stunning to look at.
Can you do a video on how you marked your dressform like that and got it to fit your exact measurements? I bought one that's close but I can't use it for draping because it's a blank canvas and off by multiple inches at various points
This was such a beautiful transformation!! And I LOVE how you kept the design aspect of the bow in the back, it leaves a little memory of the old dress and it’s sweet😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I bought my wedding dress for $23 from a thrift store. It was an Oleg Cassini ball gown, strapless with a sweetheart neckline and a train for days - originally priced around $1200 from David's Bridal - not to mention the fact that it was in a preservation box! The problem? It was a size 4 while I needed a size 8... sewing in a corset back fixed that problem very quickly! I love that you demonstrate how a quick fix can make all the difference in the world. This video, however, was a breathtaking transformation that showcased your many skills and undeniable talent! Amazing April!
Such a beautiful transformation! Seeing this makes me wish so badly that I made my own wedding dress!! Maybe for my 10 year wedding anniversary I’ll upcycle my dress
Wow I love everything about the dress. It seems a lot of people have a concrete idea of what a wedding dress should look like, and think this doesn't fit the bill. I like the slit, the bow, the back, the neckline, the waistline. Looks amazing. So many women would kill to walk down the aisle in that.
The inverted pleats are perfect and so is how you placed the lace pieces. You are fearlessly creative and a master of refitting these dresses! I disagree with wanting the slit but that's just me. And I forgot to add, that I love the extra beads!
it looked like a really old dress :O if it wasn't for the applique placement, the dress was pretty. I liked it. I'm not a fan of deep v but the result is really beautiful
I loved this one! Wedding dress transformations are one of my favorites you do! I am always so sad to see a wedding dress in the thrift store, and I know most of them have so much potential! I love these!
So beautiful!! Id say that you could definitely wear this as a wedding dress, but as its not, i cant wait to see the amazing product of your hard work and creativity in the future!
An amazing transformation! It's all beautiful but I especially like the way you have eased the dip in the back to align with the edges of the bow. Very professional!
How much did you end up spending on the dress? I know It was $20 for the dress but then you bought more material to finish it, that information would be nice to know too.
Okay the before I was like, “omg she’s so cute and so young can’t believe she’s getting married 😭😭😭😭”...but then the after look: “DAAAAYYYYYUUUUMMMM! Get it girl!!” Getting some grown woman Beyoncé vibes 🤣🤣🤣 This was amazing! And I should try the Instagram challenge too!
i had my doubts since at the beginning, your polls showed the usual templates for regular projects you've made. but the bodice came out super nice. the skirt with pleats was also an excellent choice, but slit kind of ruined it tbh, and the bow too.
I would have loved to wear the old version, but maybe with a lower-cut neckline and the bodice lace arranged differently. I loved the detachable train too.
Can I commission you to help me make my wedding dress whenever I meet mr. Right? Lol cuz this is GORGEOUS. I'm not trying to spend ridiculous amounts of money on a dress and this is answer 😍😍😍
This is honestly such a beautiful transformation! From seeing you make your first prom dress, to know making wedding dresses! I'm so glad to have been part of this process!
"It's so confusing for me to explain but I hope the video makes sense." Girl, nothing in what you say or in the video makes sense. What makes sense is the dress you transformed into!
The problem with those is the fabric is rubbish. Thrift store finds are better because the quality might be good, just the style is outdated. Also, putting out more demand for crappy acetate dresses is bad.
Really sharp April and you are so creative and just fearless with that lace and chiffon and taffeta!! The beads did not deter you either. You are able to materialize what viewers said they wanted, so you clearly do this sewing thing with great capability. Just wondering, now what in the world would you think to do for your own wedding dress??? Did you ever think about that?
And this is why April has inspired me to take up dress making. I love being different and having clothing that no one else in my immediate area has. APRIL YOU ROCK! 🤘🏾
Simply stunning.. you are a true magician! Personally I would've skipped the bow and ad pockets. But overall a fantastic result, yet again. Love your creativity! Xx
Now can you try and make a dress with all the lowest votes! Would love to see how it turns out
Omg! What a great idea!
Yes it would be so different looking.😂🤣😂
Please
Yes please!!
But without telling us first,so we still vote for what we want
she speaks to us like we’re gonna make it
That's the whole point. LOL
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Wellll it is a tutorial 😂
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😂😂😂
My jaw literally dropped at the final result - you work SO HARD!!! 🥺🙏🏽🙏🏽
me too
Who will wearing that on a wedding?
So did mine! She is so talented.
same!
i feel like the slit made it look a bit more garden party-y instead of bridal but its still super pretty.. and the beading,,, yes
yeppeogeu Yeah the slit made it look more like a prom dress
Maybe a garden party wedding??
@@daniellemhall1358 - That's what I was thinking too. Simple, elegant, small wedding.
@@DiscoInfernal999 and it would be an awesome design for a prom dress.
Thank you to everyone that participated on Instagram! And for those wondering, this is NOT going to be my wedding dress but I learned a lot from working on it. I hope you enjoyed this video and don’t forget to follow me on IG for the next IG Designs 😁UPDATE: the additional materials purchased was around $20-30. I already owned the horsehair braid. I only needed 1 yard of the organza to replace the one I cut, and I only needed 1.5 yards of lining. Look forward to my blog post on my website for more details and FAQ from this video.
Omg!! I can’t believe you’re almost at 2M subscribers now!! I haven’t watched very much since high school, but I’ve been following you since you were at probably only a few thousand. You even still follow me on tumblr (lol). So proud of your accomplishments and appreciate that you still make AMAZING videos! Have a nice day April! ❤️ much love.
OMG. you are so talented 😍😍😍😍
Well of course it's not lol your fiance is your photographer, so you can't let him see it! ;)
What do you do with the dress transformations you finish? I think there's 3 now?
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I actually liked the vintege shape of the original one and would love to see it stay that way and just refreshed and with some delicate modern touches. But your final dress is beautiful as well, very delicate and flattering :)
The vintage original looked like better quality fabric as the cut worked well with it. The new result is a lill bulky aand yea so different one should simply have gotten new fabric and spared the beautiful vintage dress.(:
I thought so too. The vintage dress is quite lovely on its own, and could have been touched up, just a wee bit. The final result is meh - and that's not a criticism of April's work - just the end design.
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who liked the original design! A few modern touches would have been perfect in my opinion.. Love her work, but I was cringing during the whole vid 😫
Absolutely agree!!
I agree with all the points said so far. 😁
Twenty dollar dress, two thousand dollars worth of alterations. Absolutely lovely! Beautiful craftsmanship!
Gwen Pidgeon i wonder if the difference is made from the money she makes from her youtube vids
Is it just me or does everyone on Instagram have basic taste... like that's a combo of every wedding dress in this season... like come on people! Even April was like "this too similar to what I've already done" but besides my rant, good on you April for work with what you got and trying something new like beading 😊
MachaMissy
Well, if you make a decision by ‚popular vote‘ individual tastes will average out and you’ll (likely) get a fairly average design as a result.
Doesn’t mean, everyone who participated has ‚basic‘ taste.
That’s why we have famous designers. Because it takes a very creative individual with a lot of leeway in their design choices, to create something truly outstanding.
I was thinking the same thing the dresser a great 1960s vibe that totally got destroyed :/
@@eleanorjacobo9818 I don't think it was vintage. I think it is contemporary but made for the "modest" religious market- specifically Mormon. The awkward sleeve length and high neck look a lot like some dresses from a specialty Mormon wedding dress site I once saw. 1960's 3/4 length sleeves would go past the elbow and look much more elegant because they stop at a flattering spot. This sleeve was like it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a short sleeve or a 3/4 sleeve, so it split the difference and ends in a very awkward spot.
@@lestranged what really... well that explains why my Nonna had to wear a similar dress at her first wedding ( my grate-grandparents we're hardcore conservative Jewish , and why my family isnt Jewish anyone )
Well.... People like to follow what's trending because it's what society puts forth for us. I personally enjoy vintage clothing and vintage inspired outfits. I do enjoy some modern trends but I feel my best when I'm wearing something seemingly outdated.
I think the placement of the pleats is very clever and it was a good desicion to cut the apliques into smaller pieces to fit the bodice's new shape.
April obviously did an amazing job, but wow her followers are terrible at design
The slit was a bad choice and I liked the sleeves.
I don't think they were considering what the piece would look like all together 🤦🏾♀️... it could have been worse though lol
I agree. The bodice was perfect - flowy would have been better for the bottom though, it also would have worked better with the slit if it was flowy
I thought that the Flowey skirt would have worked with the bodice, and for the skirt that she went with a long sleeve bodice would have looked better.
Yeah it looks like pretty much every basic prom dress you can find in Ross. She did a fantastic job as always but I agree about the design 😭
Looks much nicer. I think I would have either done a slit OR a pleated skirt rather than both.
I agree, also i would have left out the bow it made the dress look bridesmaid rather than bride. With the bow material i would have made something for the hair.
Hated the slit.
@@batya7
Same. I personally avoid most types of slits at all costs.
I agree. I also think the pleats in the back are rather unflattering, but that's probably just my personal taste.
Wow, this is insane! I personally would have skipped the bow, but wow you did such a good job.
I volunteer at a charity shop and we got a really nice dress donated this past weekend too and I literally cried out cause I got married a month ago. 😂
You should get the dress anyway! XD
I love that dress!!.. it would be pretty as a your reception/party dress after the wedding
I was going to say the exact same thing :)...great minds think alike...
No I say it is spectacular & not to be relegated to AFTER!
@@DiScoHiPPiEChiCK April already this is not her wedding dress.. calm down.. it's okay.. I promise
You could just dye it.....
Love everything about it except the split at the front, thought it took away from it being a wedding dress.
Yeah, almost seemed like a bridesmaids dress
You’re soooo good. You should honestly design a line of thrifted items that you transform.
It's a nice idea but in most thrift stores you only find just one of any kind of dress or outfit. So they'd all be one of a kind items in only 1 size. From experience I know that's not the best selling point
I love thrift store transformations! And I was reminded of seeing a dress made from silk parachute material by a young bride during WWII in England. She "rescued" the parachute that had been cut free by a soldier who'd landed and needed to get away from sniper fire. (YIKES!). Her marriage to a young soldier was coming up and neither of them had any money for a more usual dress. I loved her imagination and creativity!
You look positively radiant in that gown, you did an amazing job on it
I can't wait to see your actual wedding dress!! This one is already so good so that one's gonna be PHENOMENAL
the dress is so beautiful. it took alot of hard work . thats y people dont skip ads... lets support April!
WoW.... what a transformation. Wonderful result. Unbelievable.
My goodness, you're a sewing wizard. Amazing!
When an up-cycled thrifted dress has better design and execution than most red carpet designer gowns....
We live in a beautifull world
Yeah we do, yeah we do
I would love to a very different looking wedding dress design than the two you have already done. I love the way this one came out
Much more special and imaginative than what I’ve seen on ‘Yes!, to the dress’, and without the rude entourages.
Oh my god this is my $1800 wedding dress but with the bow I never got! 🥰 I had a pink liner tho 💖 amazing job!!!!!
Bailey Norval wow $1800! And no bow?! Thank you!
WOW it is a completely different dress. I would have never believed it was the same dress if I hadn't watched the video! Great work! It is stunning to look at.
I’ve never been this early before, I love you April! I’m so happy for the success of your channel!
It’s a beautiful dress! The design is very youthful and gives a kind of relaxed, beach wedding vibe
This is so stunning from frumpy it became a completely new one.
Would you consider doing a dress transformation for a deserving bride to be?
That's a fun idea!
Maybe if she can have a giveaway for brides to be and help make them a dress??? Just a recommendation.
Can you do a video on how you marked your dressform like that and got it to fit your exact measurements? I bought one that's close but I can't use it for draping because it's a blank canvas and off by multiple inches at various points
I loved what you did with the applique!!!! Awesome work april aS always!!
Love the end result! Very fresh and summery. The amount of skill that went into this is mind-boggling.
Omg you are amazing the dress was so ugly you transform it so well good job girl like it
i thought the dress was really pretty at the beginning. just because it's more vintage doesn't make it ugly
Awesome April, I gasped at the final result. you will make a stunning bride
Damn this is the most impressive thrifted transformation I've seen I love it. I really hope I can make my wedding dress when I get married
Girl, someone should give you a medal for creativity cause you nailed the dress!!!
This was such a beautiful transformation!! And I LOVE how you kept the design aspect of the bow in the back, it leaves a little memory of the old dress and it’s sweet😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I bought my wedding dress for $23 from a thrift store. It was an Oleg Cassini ball gown, strapless with a sweetheart neckline and a train for days - originally priced around $1200 from David's Bridal - not to mention the fact that it was in a preservation box! The problem? It was a size 4 while I needed a size 8... sewing in a corset back fixed that problem very quickly! I love that you demonstrate how a quick fix can make all the difference in the world. This video, however, was a breathtaking transformation that showcased your many skills and undeniable talent! Amazing April!
Such a beautiful transformation! Seeing this makes me wish so badly that I made my own wedding dress!!
Maybe for my 10 year wedding anniversary I’ll upcycle my dress
I'm blown away it's better than I thought it would be!!! Your amazing thank for sharing your talent with us!!
You’re incredible April! I’ve been following you for a few years and your videos never fail to amaze me!
I like how to could be a summery wedding dress, prom dress, or even just an everyday dress you wear in the summer
So excited for this transformation!! I was just a bridesmaids a few days ago 😆❤️
Wow I love everything about the dress. It seems a lot of people have a concrete idea of what a wedding dress should look like, and think this doesn't fit the bill. I like the slit, the bow, the back, the neckline, the waistline. Looks amazing. So many women would kill to walk down the aisle in that.
This is my favorite transformation yet! Way to go April!
The inverted pleats are perfect and so is how you placed the lace pieces. You are fearlessly creative and a master of refitting these dresses! I disagree with wanting the slit but that's just me. And I forgot to add, that I love the extra beads!
it looked like a really old dress :O if it wasn't for the applique placement, the dress was pretty. I liked it.
I'm not a fan of deep v but the result is really beautiful
Wow wow WOWWWW. AMAZING transformation! Beautiful work! Stunning dress!
How are you so talented!!!??? This is probably the best one yet!!!!
Really love how the bow integrates with the shape of bodice. Work of art.
Wow You turn the plain wedding dress in to Amazing dress. Goodjob as always.
I loved this one! Wedding dress transformations are one of my favorites you do! I am always so sad to see a wedding dress in the thrift store, and I know most of them have so much potential! I love these!
So beautiful!! Id say that you could definitely wear this as a wedding dress, but as its not, i cant wait to see the amazing product of your hard work and creativity in the future!
Has hecho una obra de arte. Me encanta el cambio de diseño, te ha quedado precioso.
I’ve been following and contributing on Instagram! So excited to watch to see the final results!!💞
Paj Tsua awesome! Hope you had fun. 😊
I love the way you transformed old garments. Very nice
Imagine watching this and realising that you owned that dress beforehand😱❤️
Wow! The transformation is stunning. I can't believe the change.
Sew very beautiful! I loved the footage that looked like a beach, this would be a great beach gown!
You can really turn any piece of fabric into a piece of art. I really love the dress
Like before it started jaja just because I participated in every question!!! excited for the results
Yowza what a difference! It's so beautiful now. Good job April. You are so talented.
Yay!! I've been waiting for this one!
Currently Amber wooo glad to see you over here in the comments!
An amazing transformation! It's all beautiful but I especially like the way you have eased the dip in the back to align with the edges of the bow. Very professional!
How much did you end up spending on the dress? I know It was $20 for the dress but then you bought more material to finish it, that information would be nice to know too.
She commented how much she spent at the end. See hers at the top of the comments.
Thanks for making upcycles less scarey!! No limits once youve tackled a wedding dress. 💕
I can't believe my eyes 😅
How can you make that dress so elegant and sexy 😍
I love the wedding dress transformation. The dress flowed so nicely. Great job.
Okay the before I was like, “omg she’s so cute and so young can’t believe she’s getting married 😭😭😭😭”...but then the after look: “DAAAAYYYYYUUUUMMMM! Get it girl!!” Getting some grown woman Beyoncé vibes 🤣🤣🤣
This was amazing! And I should try the Instagram challenge too!
How beautiful it turned out so very modern.
Absolutely on trend. I just saw an article that said side-slits are going to be popular this year. And puffy sleeves. (Yuck)
Felicia Strobhert I love puff sleeves. Interesting silhouettes are so much fun!
Yes to puff sleeves, no to slits and a big fuck you to trends in general
I do believe this is my FAVORITE transformation! You looked great in this btw.
Do you wash or launder the original garment before you transform it or do you launder it afterward?
Tuxedo Cat She probably washes the original garment so that she doesn’t damage or ruin the final product
That is GORGEOUS!! You took an old fashioned $20 dress and brought it into the 21st century!! I truly wish I knew how to sew like that.
i had my doubts since at the beginning, your polls showed the usual templates for regular projects you've made. but the bodice came out super nice. the skirt with pleats was also an excellent choice, but slit kind of ruined it tbh, and the bow too.
I dont know what to dislike about videos like that. Even if someone dont like the design of that dress. Its an inspo
You did a really good job with the dress. I just wish people didn‘t always go for the skin-baring option :/
I have never subscribed and hit the notification bell after watching one video of a TH-cam who is brand new to me until today.
The finished dress looks so good! 😍 definitely a style I’d want to wear
Good job!!! And thank you for sweeing a correct linning material to a gown makes it more polish! Well made !
Super cute! But dont really feel like a weddingdress anymore 😅 i really love the back 😍😍
I would have loved to wear the old version, but maybe with a lower-cut neckline and the bodice lace arranged differently. I loved the detachable train too.
if she looks this good in a wedding dress, just wait until her real wedding in her real wedding dress 😭
Yeah. I wonder what is her weeding dress looks like.
She probably will make her own at peofession.
@@greenlotusssc4570 She did an elopement dress some time ago so you'll have to search yoytube for it.
So cool how you kept the Idea of the original dress with the beads and the bow😍
The before dress looked like a modern Vietnamese Ao Dai wedding dress
April what a beautiful result!! The beading is just gorgeous!
Can I commission you to help me make my wedding dress whenever I meet mr. Right? Lol cuz this is GORGEOUS. I'm not trying to spend ridiculous amounts of money on a dress and this is answer 😍😍😍
Your talent is an inspiration. I’ve been sewing for 35 years, and I still learn from you. Excellent work, April!
"Oh, wow. That dress is amazing! How much was it?"
April: $20
This is honestly such a beautiful transformation! From seeing you make your first prom dress, to know making wedding dresses! I'm so glad to have been part of this process!
"It's so confusing for me to explain but I hope the video makes sense." Girl, nothing in what you say or in the video makes sense. What makes sense is the dress you transformed into!
I never thought about using tulle to maintain the shape of the front like that - so striking!
Try buying those horrible cheap dresses people buy online and transforming them!!!
The problem with those is the fabric is rubbish. Thrift store finds are better because the quality might be good, just the style is outdated. Also, putting out more demand for crappy acetate dresses is bad.
I love the high speed video editing. We get to see all your hard work and learn more from your amazing talent.
Really sharp April and you are so creative and just fearless with that lace and chiffon and taffeta!! The beads did not deter you either. You are able to materialize what viewers said they wanted, so you clearly do this sewing thing with great capability. Just wondering, now what in the world would you think to do for your own wedding dress??? Did you ever think about that?
You can be very happy ! Your dress is lovely. You are amazing !
And this is why April has inspired me to take up dress making. I love being different and having clothing that no one else in my immediate area has. APRIL YOU ROCK! 🤘🏾
Wow! That was abeautiful dress to start with and super- beautiful after the transformation!
When you were walking and the sun was setting and the dress was billowing a lil omg, so beautiful. So much talent.
Simply stunning.. you are a true magician! Personally I would've skipped the bow and ad pockets. But overall a fantastic result, yet again. Love your creativity! Xx