One of my favorite things is that Orly says “here’s what we’re gonna do, here’s how to do it, here’s how to style it.” 8 and a half minute video-no need for fluff and I feel capable! Thanks friend!!!
Well said. I also love that she says ahead of time then shows us and shows styling. I'm plus size and I could still pull this off. Especially when I suddenly had a party to attend last year while on a vacay and all I'd taken was shorts and super casual summer dresses. It was 115⁰ while I was there. Definitely keeping this in my bag of tricks. And like you said... EIGHT minutes, not 15-18. I sew, but don't always want to have to.
@@terrifleischman6337I dare you to do it from one of those felt backed disposable plastic table cloths. Someone with your skills could do a video on nothing to wear to a pic nic but what's in the basket and do that dress with tape and no sewing. It would be a hoot.
So, what makes this cool is that this is basically a simplification of the Greek chiton dress. Two thousand years ago, they used to take a square/rectangular piece of fabric and fold/pin it strategically with a similar shape/outcome. Cool to see how it came out here!
I recall seeing things about that way back and was my immediate thought. With how much effort went into making fabric, it makes sense to waste as little as possible and not to over engineer your design, as small mistakes can completely ruin your work.
For fabric choice: A rayon/tencel/viscose knit blended with 5-10% spandex will be perfect for this. The rayon/tencel/viscose gives a fluid drape and the spandex gives it stretch and shape retention. A knit fabric without spandex will work, but it won't spring back into shape. A woven fabric may work if it has a good drape, but will require finishing the raw edges. And if you're busty, well, a bandeau bra is probably not going to work for you. By all means, give it a shot, but have a backup plan just in case. I'm a G-cup and would go for a bra in a matching colour so that it would almost disappear when worn with the dress.
I think I'm a J in us sizing? But yes to bras lol I think a regular thin strap pinned to the 2 inch halter should be fine. Maybe cover the side with a bandeau type bra, or elastic skirt turned into bandeau top, then folded in half? So it doesn't look like lingerie peaking out, unless that's the style you're going for. :D
Thank you for your fabric suggestions! This video ended up in my recommendations and the first thing I thought was “ummm but what kind of fabric do I need?” I’m not exactly a beginner at sewing but I haven’t work with knits yet so I’m less familiar with what to look for. I also don’t want to ask for “boingy” fabric or spend an hour shaking fabric until I find one that bounces lol 😅
Ooh, or a bra with a body suit over top! Or even a bra and some lacy/fancy lingerie to give it some intrigue, depending on your vibe or intended wear. Thanks for the fabric recommendations, I’ve been sewing for years but figuring out fabric choices have never been my strong suit 😆
Ok, so i just made this! I used a boingy black knit. I'm a large lady, so i not only made it bigger (obviously) but i aded a few inches to make sure things weren't to gappy. And OMG!! It's so, so beautiful! I did stitch up the sides because i don't want any of my body to be exposed, so the vertical cuts were refuced down to just arm holes. It hangs so beautifully, it creates volumes in such flattering places, the cowl neck was a fantastic idea too, it looks so elegant. I made a bolero with extremely long front panels, which can be left hanging or thrown over each shoulder for a wrap look. It took me about an hour to get my measurements, make the cuts and stitch the sides. Best project I've ever done. Literally no waste. THANK YOU!!!! Im a uk 24 i did a 30" gap between the verticles, a 19" neck hole for a generous cowl and 16" from shoulder to waist, making each vertical cut 36"
Orly's face when she literally flung the dress over her head and......perfection! Not a fan of all this AI stuff but this was definitely next-level. Great job!
Yes 🙌 I tried it on the paper towels first then on scrap fabric the finale some Christian Dior printed fabric ❤ easy go to it would help dressing with me recovering from foot surgery thanks 💕
I know that it’s no sew dress but if you like it much, you can grab needle and strong thread to adjust your dress by your body until you are happy that it fit. You can put it as emergency in case your dress ruins by accident. Better than never. 😊
Interesting idea. Thank you for presenting. I've been sewing for a long time and have a couple of thoughts. Viewers might want to make the cuts considerably shorter to begin with. You can always cut more, but you cannot "uncut." If there is not much fabric left intact at the shoulder, you could reinforce it by sewing something strong underneath like fabric tape (or on top if you are feeling "designerish"). That will prevent inadvertent tearing and/or distortion and could even contribute to the design depending upon your preferences. Better tee shirts have tape sewn into the shoulder seams for stability for instance. Belts are a great way to rein in too much fabric. Belt choices can make or break an outfit.
Also, you can add a strip of something not as stretchy under the back of the 'neckline' to help keep it stable under the general wear could be useful- it allows the front to still drape/stretch but keeps the back stable so there's something to support- if you cowl the neckline, over time the back will stretch out unattractively with the weight of the front dragging on it, so a bit of support will help stop that. (especially if like her you put it on the bias- that can cause warping just from hanging up/being worn over time, esp. with cheaper/less stretchy fabrics)
This really reminds me of the 1920s "1 hour dress" - this feels like the 2020s version of it. Lovely job! I feel like it could also make a pretty good (and super quick!) 1920s costume in a pinch, just throw on a long necklace, maybe some brooches at the sides & you're golden
@@tatchik77 always prototype using muslin or similar before using the full expensive fabric. But for sewing projects, having scraps of the same expensive fabric in advance to check out how different seam finishes will feel and look and so on is really good, so buy more fabric than you think you need (plus it gives you extra fabric for future repairs).
I don't usually watch fashion videos or so, but I saw 8:30 and said to myself 'Under 10 minutes, won't take much time.'. A great decision. You say everything necessary, explain everything, show how to do it, what to be careful about, why or why not do something, how to style it and everything. I love this. I'm not much of a dress person, but I do wanna make this now 😂!
I was a bit doubtful just looking at the tiktok image but now..... wow. That looks really great. I can see how the type of fabric used would probably make all the difference though. Very cool. Please post more like this. (im a beginner at sewing and this is probably about the extent of my skill at the moment)
I had a little top styled similar to this many years ago. It fell just about 6-8" below my waist. The waist had been lightly elasticized, with the sides sewn up to create armholes so still a pullover. No adjusting, pinching fabric or belting necessary - just thow on and go! It was perfect for everything in the summer ... as a beach cover, as a top over shorts and jeans. I wore it to death. Another small but significant difference was that the shoulders were cut wide and slightly shirred to just 'cap' the shoulders - added to it's value as a beach/sun coverup. Re this one, for those of us a bit too modest to have the sides open, those decorative pins Orly showed a few episodes ago to cinch jeans waistbands could be used to pinch the front and back sides together and add a stylish touch.
I'm so glad you made this dress because i've always wondered how it truly sat on the body but didn't want to waste fabric by cutting it incorrectly or it didn't look the way it looked in the animation. I think it looks amazing! This is, by far, the easiest dress to make and it's no sew!
I've got a couple of these now 😅 I used a "3yards for $3" from Walmart, made sure the short side would fall on my hip (didn't turn like Orly did, arm holes parallel to the shorter side). Its floor length and the fits like something out of a Greek painting 😍 added a v neck in the front, but it wasn't necessary; cute both ways.
Another option she doesn't seem to mention but could 1000% work is clothing tape to keep it in place instead of sewing it. You could use a solid high grade clothing tape to put it where you want it, wear it, style it and remove after, then do it other ways with the tape again. It give you tons of play, tons of ways to wear, and lots of options.
Wow, it looks even better than the virtual mockup! It reminds me of some historical ways of making dresses by starting with a rectangle and inserting triangles to the skirt. I do worry that the edges might fray on the first wash (especially if you use a woven fabric instead of a knit) and that over time the corners of the slits may tear or the fabric around them may stretch and deform. Maybe one could do a narrow rolled hem and put some reinforcing stitches at the corners of the slits.
Two things I’ve learned from doing this for myself: pick a fabric that doesn’t have an obvious front and back. And the side ‘seam’ will be the length of your side cut plus the fabric between that cut and the selvedge. Instead of cutting 24 inches, I only cut 12, but that left a really short side seam.
Love that you did this video explaining. Really grateful. As a beginner I didn't figure it out but I upcycled a giant scarf and added long, super dramatic ties at the shoulder then wore a long baggy shirt underneath for a Lagenlook style .
This dress is sooo Smart! A No-Sew dress! Who would've thought? I love this! So classic & easy - Thank you Orly for those who don't have sewing machines... so many dresses can be made even printed with the right stretchy fabric with a solid long sleeve top underneath, etc. We can make it our own! 🙂
Will you please do a packing video!?! I am also a strictly carry-on girl, and would love some tips. Also, you have inspired me to customize my clothes more and it has really paid off and I appreciate it. Love your channel!
As someone who definitely needs a bra...you could get some extra fabric and either make a tube top (one seam) or just wrap around the back and pin to the bra in the front to cover the sides. A camisole would work too or maybe a tank top. Finally, I kind of liked how it looked on her open on the sides with the belt before overlapping, so maybe a contrasting bodycon tube or tank dress underneath.
Thanks for these suggestions. This was my first question when I saw how she first wore it. I was also wondering if making the H shape more like an A but not that far, just to make it roomier at the front and the correct fit at the back. No. It needs to be wider near the top. I can't work it out. 😂 Safer just to put a cami under it.
Seeing this as I'm preparing for a beach vacation in two weeks, it's like a dream come true! I will be at Joann's ASAP in order to get fabric to make at least two of these ❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video! As someone who owns a sewing machine but can’t really do any alterations just basic mending. THIS IS AMAZING! I can now make something super chic and tailor it to me! (As 6”2 and plus size -finding clothes that fit is a big deal) Thank you so much for your hard work and putting this together 💖💖💖💖
I love this so much, and I have a perfect rayon/Lycra knit for it, in several colors. So I guess I know what I’m making this weekend. Plus I feel like it’ll also be super cute for fall, with the right long sleeved shirt or blouse worn under it and (obviously!) some cool boots.😊
The way you have an opening at the hip reminds me of victorian(i think) pockets. They were basically purses you wore under your decorative top layer and you would reach into them via a slit. Alternately if you just gather the lose fabric at the sides that would be a roaring 20s dress. If the shoulders tear and you use a couple of broaches to hold it together it turns into something vaguely greco roman. Fun!
Life is like a 360 degree circle I've made about 1000 of these in the last 10 yrs I've been seeing and making dresses so long and I keep seeing all of my old style of dresses coming back in style 😮
Saw your video this afternoon, went out, bought some nice fabric on sale in the kind that you recommended and in 10 min it was finished and looked great😊 thx for the video!
I love this! I had a dress like this “back in the day” and the drapey fabric was so flattering AND comfy. Not sure I could pull off the look these days. I’m short and can’t tolerate heels anymore. 🤷♀️ But, my lovely daughters would rock it.
Yes, wouldn't it be great to be able to just go back so you could wear something like this? I'm much too old for this now, and look rather more like an apple, but my 18-year-old self would have loved it. Sigh...
I knew it was suppose to have something holding the shoulder and you gave me the final piece to the puzzle. Thank you my dear for sharing as always. Love it very much on you. Also love your asymmetrical finish gives it another great look. ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯
I think the reason the springy fabric matches the best is because of how fabric simulations end up in general. It can be hard to simulate collisions so something like a thick and heavy bath towel is kind of difficult to come across without looking like the object is made out of bricks or stretchy fabric.
I LOVE how easy you make these outfits, I did the wrap pants one and then the easy bustier! This dress is so cool and it got me thinking... Instead of a "boingy" fabric, could you use a stiffer upholstery fabric with more weight to it? I have two fabrics that I have been trying to find a good project for and this seems to be the one but want to see what your incredible insight thinks about it. You are amazing I hope you know how much we appreciate your creativity!
First time watching your channel, new subscriber as I really appreciate how you were so specific and explained everything so us sewing dummies get it!!
Hi Orly! Me again...thought this might warrant an additional comment. You could easily add pockets when the slit is long like yours. I ❤ a dress w/discreet pockets... Orly...DIY Weddings (Bridesmaid), Graduation, Vacation, Design on a Dime (you needa dress last min but don't either have the $ or time) sorta events coming to mind rn??? Totally customizable! ❤
One of my favorite things is that Orly says “here’s what we’re gonna do, here’s how to do it, here’s how to style it.” 8 and a half minute video-no need for fluff and I feel capable! Thanks friend!!!
thank you!!
No girl, you rock, thank you! ❤ this dress is banger af!
I concur with @teamRobertsv2 I love your videos! You offer a straightforward approach to DIY- no waste of time 7:07
Well said. I also love that she says ahead of time then shows us and shows styling. I'm plus size and I could still pull this off. Especially when I suddenly had a party to attend last year while on a vacay and all I'd taken was shorts and super casual summer dresses. It was 115⁰ while I was there. Definitely keeping this in my bag of tricks. And like you said... EIGHT minutes, not 15-18. I sew, but don't always want to have to.
@@terrifleischman6337I dare you to do it from one of those felt backed disposable plastic table cloths. Someone with your skills could do a video on nothing to wear to a pic nic but what's in the basket and do that dress with tape and no sewing. It would be a hoot.
So, what makes this cool is that this is basically a simplification of the Greek chiton dress. Two thousand years ago, they used to take a square/rectangular piece of fabric and fold/pin it strategically with a similar shape/outcome. Cool to see how it came out here!
I was thinking the same thing!
yesss this was exactly what i was thinking!
I recall seeing things about that way back and was my immediate thought. With how much effort went into making fabric, it makes sense to waste as little as possible and not to over engineer your design, as small mistakes can completely ruin your work.
THANKYOU!!
The whole time after seeing the computer example, I was thinking I'd seen something similar on Pinterest.
For fabric choice: A rayon/tencel/viscose knit blended with 5-10% spandex will be perfect for this. The rayon/tencel/viscose gives a fluid drape and the spandex gives it stretch and shape retention. A knit fabric without spandex will work, but it won't spring back into shape. A woven fabric may work if it has a good drape, but will require finishing the raw edges.
And if you're busty, well, a bandeau bra is probably not going to work for you. By all means, give it a shot, but have a backup plan just in case. I'm a G-cup and would go for a bra in a matching colour so that it would almost disappear when worn with the dress.
I think I'm a J in us sizing? But yes to bras lol
I think a regular thin strap pinned to the 2 inch halter should be fine. Maybe cover the side with a bandeau type bra, or elastic skirt turned into bandeau top, then folded in half? So it doesn't look like lingerie peaking out, unless that's the style you're going for. :D
You could do a bandeau over a strapless bra as well. If you don't have a bra in the color you need
A bra with a complementary colored cami or slip underneath may also work.
Thank you for your fabric suggestions! This video ended up in my recommendations and the first thing I thought was “ummm but what kind of fabric do I need?”
I’m not exactly a beginner at sewing but I haven’t work with knits yet so I’m less familiar with what to look for.
I also don’t want to ask for “boingy” fabric or spend an hour shaking fabric until I find one that bounces lol 😅
Ooh, or a bra with a body suit over top! Or even a bra and some lacy/fancy lingerie to give it some intrigue, depending on your vibe or intended wear.
Thanks for the fabric recommendations, I’ve been sewing for years but figuring out fabric choices have never been my strong suit 😆
Ok, so i just made this! I used a boingy black knit. I'm a large lady, so i not only made it bigger (obviously) but i aded a few inches to make sure things weren't to gappy. And OMG!! It's so, so beautiful! I did stitch up the sides because i don't want any of my body to be exposed, so the vertical cuts were refuced down to just arm holes.
It hangs so beautifully, it creates volumes in such flattering places, the cowl neck was a fantastic idea too, it looks so elegant. I made a bolero with extremely long front panels, which can be left hanging or thrown over each shoulder for a wrap look.
It took me about an hour to get my measurements, make the cuts and stitch the sides. Best project I've ever done. Literally no waste. THANK YOU!!!!
Im a uk 24 i did a 30" gap between the verticles, a 19" neck hole for a generous cowl and 16" from shoulder to waist, making each vertical cut 36"
Thank you so much for sharing your measurements. I was wondering if it would work for larger sizes. You just inspired me to try it out!
Did you add sleeves
Orly's face when she literally flung the dress over her head and......perfection! Not a fan of all this AI stuff but this was definitely next-level. Great job!
I will tell you I made 3 before this that did not work well but this fabric and the angled cuts made all the difference to me.
😊😅😅😊😊😅 5:26 😅😅😊
@@OrlysChannelif you’re on the shorter side (I’m only 5’1”), would you just get a less wide fabric?
Yes 🙌 I tried it on the paper towels first then on scrap fabric the finale some Christian Dior printed fabric ❤ easy go to it would help dressing with me recovering from foot surgery thanks 💕
I know that it’s no sew dress but if you like it much, you can grab needle and strong thread to adjust your dress by your body until you are happy that it fit. You can put it as emergency in case your dress ruins by accident. Better than never. 😊
I love this handkerchief dress, that's what we use to call it years ago. Thank you
Interesting idea. Thank you for presenting. I've been sewing for a long time and have a couple of thoughts. Viewers might want to make the cuts considerably shorter to begin with. You can always cut more, but you cannot "uncut." If there is not much fabric left intact at the shoulder, you could reinforce it by sewing something strong underneath like fabric tape (or on top if you are feeling "designerish"). That will prevent inadvertent tearing and/or distortion and could even contribute to the design depending upon your preferences. Better tee shirts have tape sewn into the shoulder seams for stability for instance. Belts are a great way to rein in too much fabric. Belt choices can make or break an outfit.
Thank you for your tips. What is the exact fabric I should be looking for when sourcing for this dress? “Boingie” doesn’t help hehe
@@Erethrasneeds to be two way stretch material, aka lycra.
The two way stretch and high spandex content gives it that boing 😊
Cutting on the bias (angled as in the video) will also give some stretch
I really appreciate your comment. It will help me when I try to do this. ❤
Also, you can add a strip of something not as stretchy under the back of the 'neckline' to help keep it stable under the general wear could be useful- it allows the front to still drape/stretch but keeps the back stable so there's something to support- if you cowl the neckline, over time the back will stretch out unattractively with the weight of the front dragging on it, so a bit of support will help stop that. (especially if like her you put it on the bias- that can cause warping just from hanging up/being worn over time, esp. with cheaper/less stretchy fabrics)
This really reminds me of the 1920s "1 hour dress" - this feels like the 2020s version of it. Lovely job!
I feel like it could also make a pretty good (and super quick!) 1920s costume in a pinch, just throw on a long necklace, maybe some brooches at the sides & you're golden
You'd have to cut the bottom to make it flat and not asymmetrical. But yeah, it could work as a 1920's dress with some embellishments.
@@mister-canada367 handkerchief hems were a thing in the 20s! especially for party frocks (and especially if its just a costume lol)
I'd love to see the versions that didn't work to know the kind of pitfalls people can run into. And more versions with different lengths of cuts!
Me too! I bought this beautiful fabric to do this & I'm too afraid to make a cut because I can't visualize what can go wrong!
@@tatchik77 always prototype using muslin or similar before using the full expensive fabric. But for sewing projects, having scraps of the same expensive fabric in advance to check out how different seam finishes will feel and look and so on is really good, so buy more fabric than you think you need (plus it gives you extra fabric for future repairs).
@@tatchik77 It won't work if your fabric unravels. Then you'd need to sews the seams.
Me too!
I was coming to the comments to say the same thing! Please show us the ones that didn’t work and share why @thediydesigner
I don't usually watch fashion videos or so, but I saw 8:30 and said to myself 'Under 10 minutes, won't take much time.'.
A great decision.
You say everything necessary, explain everything, show how to do it, what to be careful about, why or why not do something, how to style it and everything.
I love this.
I'm not much of a dress person, but I do wanna make this now 😂!
I love this zero-waste technique, I created something with a similar silhouette using 3 parallel slashes for a deep v neckline!
What a great idea you have given me!!! ❤
I was a bit doubtful just looking at the tiktok image but now..... wow. That looks really great. I can see how the type of fabric used would probably make all the difference though. Very cool. Please post more like this. (im a beginner at sewing and this is probably about the extent of my skill at the moment)
will do! I have a while playlist of no-sew videos that you'd probably love
Can you tell me what it’s called on tik tok please? I’d really like to see it there but I can’t find it. Thanks ❤
I had a little top styled similar to this many years ago. It fell just about 6-8" below my waist. The waist had been lightly elasticized, with the sides sewn up to create armholes so still a pullover. No adjusting, pinching fabric or belting necessary - just thow on and go! It was perfect for everything in the summer ... as a beach cover, as a top over shorts and jeans. I wore it to death. Another small but significant difference was that the shoulders were cut wide and slightly shirred to just 'cap' the shoulders - added to it's value as a beach/sun coverup.
Re this one, for those of us a bit too modest to have the sides open, those decorative pins Orly showed a few episodes ago to cinch jeans waistbands could be used to pinch the front and back sides together and add a stylish touch.
I'm so glad you made this dress because i've always wondered how it truly sat on the body but didn't want to waste fabric by cutting it incorrectly or it didn't look the way it looked in the animation. I think it looks amazing! This is, by far, the easiest dress to make and it's no sew!
I love how easy and effortless this is!!! Just beautiful!
I've got a couple of these now 😅 I used a "3yards for $3" from Walmart, made sure the short side would fall on my hip (didn't turn like Orly did, arm holes parallel to the shorter side). Its floor length and the fits like something out of a Greek painting 😍 added a v neck in the front, but it wasn't necessary; cute both ways.
what a lovely dress Thanks for the video! Very cool!
Was planning a fabric store trip this week for Halloween shopping. Now boingie fabric is added to the list!! 🖤🖤
hahahah
Stop, this is an absolute game changer. Thank you for making this video!!!
Stretch velvet would be beautiful... and I like the idea of tying or even using a pretty broach at the waist to change up that hemline a bit.
Love that you actually explained the issues and tips you had! That is so so so helpful thank you.
Another option she doesn't seem to mention but could 1000% work is clothing tape to keep it in place instead of sewing it. You could use a solid high grade clothing tape to put it where you want it, wear it, style it and remove after, then do it other ways with the tape again. It give you tons of play, tons of ways to wear, and lots of options.
Loved how you simplified this❤
Would love to see more of your designer clothes
So magical! Please show us what happens if you use round fabric, & oval fabric 😊
Wow!! Great dress!! As always, you explanations are so clear and easy to follow!! ❤
I love the idea of cutting it on the bias, so smart!
Just found this channel and I love it! You’re engaging and your instructions are so clear!
Wow, it looks even better than the virtual mockup! It reminds me of some historical ways of making dresses by starting with a rectangle and inserting triangles to the skirt.
I do worry that the edges might fray on the first wash (especially if you use a woven fabric instead of a knit) and that over time the corners of the slits may tear or the fabric around them may stretch and deform. Maybe one could do a narrow rolled hem and put some reinforcing stitches at the corners of the slits.
Two things I’ve learned from doing this for myself: pick a fabric that doesn’t have an obvious front and back. And the side ‘seam’ will be the length of your side cut plus the fabric between that cut and the selvedge.
Instead of cutting 24 inches, I only cut 12, but that left a really short side seam.
I'm so glad you tried this! I saw that AI video and absolutely had my suspicions. I'm excited that you figured it out!
Stunning Gurl….. I adore you and you style!! Thanks for sharing with us!❤
Amazing to see this come to life and it is stunning on you Orly.
Thank you so much!
brilliant! I love how easy this was to execute plus the Orly explanation and determining how to do the cuts. Thanks Orly.
so glad!
So cute! Your enthusiasm is infectious! I'm a new subscriber...glad I found you!
Unbelievably awesome!!!! I would love to see a diy for a blazer/sweatshirt combo.
Im so glad of her honesty❤
Love that you did this video explaining. Really grateful. As a beginner I didn't figure it out but I upcycled a giant scarf and added long, super dramatic ties at the shoulder then wore a long baggy shirt underneath for a Lagenlook style .
I knew you could do magic! You look amazing in this dress!
I love how informative she was! Especially explaining the cuts
This dress is sooo Smart! A No-Sew dress! Who would've thought? I love this! So classic & easy - Thank you Orly for those who don't have sewing machines... so many dresses can be made even printed with the right stretchy fabric with a solid long sleeve top underneath, etc. We can make it our own! 🙂
I've been collecting fabric, lately. I will definitely be trying this, again and again and again. Thank you!
Lots of good tips and info. Love it!! You look amazing!
The possibilities! I'm going to have to try this.
So cute! This would be awesome in sequin ❤️
Omg, I love that idea SO much!!
You explained this so well Orly. Thank you for sharing tips, tricks and all of your talent. And, 🤩 WOW, it looks beautiful!
my pleasure!!
Oh, what a great travel dress!
Will you please do a packing video!?! I am also a strictly carry-on girl, and would love some tips. Also, you have inspired me to customize my clothes more and it has really paid off and I appreciate it. Love your channel!
As someone who definitely needs a bra...you could get some extra fabric and either make a tube top (one seam) or just wrap around the back and pin to the bra in the front to cover the sides. A camisole would work too or maybe a tank top. Finally, I kind of liked how it looked on her open on the sides with the belt before overlapping, so maybe a contrasting bodycon tube or tank dress underneath.
oooh yes!
Thanks for these suggestions. This was my first question when I saw how she first wore it. I was also wondering if making the H shape more like an A but not that far, just to make it roomier at the front and the correct fit at the back. No. It needs to be wider near the top. I can't work it out. 😂 Safer just to put a cami under it.
What a great tutorial! So clear and easy to understand and not much fluff at all.
Seeing this as I'm preparing for a beach vacation in two weeks, it's like a dream come true! I will be at Joann's ASAP in order to get fabric to make at least two of these ❤️
This was explained so well!
Thank you so much for doing this video! As someone who owns a sewing machine but can’t really do any alterations just basic mending. THIS IS AMAZING! I can now make something super chic and tailor it to me! (As 6”2 and plus size -finding clothes that fit is a big deal) Thank you so much for your hard work and putting this together 💖💖💖💖
I just make what ever Orly tells me too😂. For reals, this is amazing! Thank you OS!
hahah
I like it! simple and smart!
I love that!
Reminds me of a handkerchief dress I had back in the 80's. Wonder what ever happened to it 🤔
I wanna make!
Very nice, and surprisingly pretty, thank you for sharing this 🙂
I absolutely love this dress so simple yet so elegant. Thank you. I plan to incorporate a few of these into my wardrobe.
Running to the fabric store🏃♀️Love it!❤️
That is so cute. I can’t wait to try it.
I love this so much, and I have a perfect rayon/Lycra knit for it, in several colors. So I guess I know what I’m making this weekend. Plus I feel like it’ll also be super cute for fall, with the right long sleeved shirt or blouse worn under it and (obviously!) some cool boots.😊
Another of your DIY’s that I’m going to try!
Looks amazing and the shoes really brought it together!
The way you have an opening at the hip reminds me of victorian(i think) pockets. They were basically purses you wore under your decorative top layer and you would reach into them via a slit. Alternately if you just gather the lose fabric at the sides that would be a roaring 20s dress. If the shoulders tear and you use a couple of broaches to hold it together it turns into something vaguely greco roman.
Fun!
Hi Orly, the dress turned out beautifully. You look gorgeous in it xx
Thank you so much
Absolutly loving it !
I LOVE this SO much!!!! I really want to try this! Thank you
BA-BAM!!!!! Dang Orly, you’ve done it again. I love it!
I absolutely LOVE this!!! Can’t wait to make it myself 🤍
OMG! That is so cute and so simple that it's crazy. This is a great option for those who do and don't sew. Thanks for sharing. ❤
This is so cute and fun! I love that there's some versatility with it. I'm not a sewer, so this looks like something I might be able to try out.
Life is like a 360 degree circle I've made about 1000 of these in the last 10 yrs I've been seeing and making dresses so long and I keep seeing all of my old style of dresses coming back in style 😮
Perfect. Headed to Joann's.
Saw your video this afternoon, went out, bought some nice fabric on sale in the kind that you recommended and in 10 min it was finished and looked great😊 thx for the video!
Love this, but would this work only for smaller sizes?
I love this! I had a dress like this “back in the day” and the drapey fabric was so flattering AND comfy. Not sure I could pull off the look these days. I’m short and can’t tolerate heels anymore. 🤷♀️ But, my lovely daughters would rock it.
Yes, wouldn't it be great to be able to just go back so you could wear something like this? I'm much too old for this now, and look rather more like an apple, but my 18-year-old self would have loved it. Sigh...
The word is ‘flouncy’ and is my fav type of fabric ☺️
Orly ~ So awesome --- thank you for your content...you always make me smile! 🥰
This would be great for a fairy core look
OMG I *LOVE* this - this is *exactly* the type of dress I love. thank you so much - can't wait to try this...
Love it! You make everything look great! ❤
I knew it was suppose to have something holding the shoulder and you gave me the final piece to the puzzle. Thank you my dear for sharing as always. Love it very much on you. Also love your asymmetrical finish gives it another great look. ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯
thank you!
I think the reason the springy fabric matches the best is because of how fabric simulations end up in general. It can be hard to simulate collisions so something like a thick and heavy bath towel is kind of difficult to come across without looking like the object is made out of bricks or stretchy fabric.
Very helpful and well detailed, thank you
Once again Winner winner dress in minutes 🎉!!!
This looks awesome. I'd cut the side slits probably shorter but that's the beauty of this style. You can do what you want 😊
Love it! Phenomenal tips as well. Cheers.
No me running to my fabric stash to make like 6 of these ❤
Love this...dresses don't usually look good on me, I wonder if this could be altered to make a swing type tunic
I'm seeing space to add pockects....love it!
Love your channel can’t wait to see what you do next😊
I LOVE how easy you make these outfits, I did the wrap pants one and then the easy bustier! This dress is so cool and it got me thinking... Instead of a "boingy" fabric, could you use a stiffer upholstery fabric with more weight to it? I have two fabrics that I have been trying to find a good project for and this seems to be the one but want to see what your incredible insight thinks about it. You are amazing I hope you know how much we appreciate your creativity!
I’m going to do a shirt like this how dang cute🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
It reminds me of a tunic/chiton. Looks great!
First time watching your channel, new subscriber as I really appreciate how you were so specific and explained everything so us sewing dummies get it!!
Omg I love that dress, I’m going to make one ❤
Hi Orly! Me again...thought this might warrant an additional comment. You could easily add pockets when the slit is long like yours. I ❤ a dress w/discreet pockets... Orly...DIY Weddings (Bridesmaid), Graduation, Vacation, Design on a Dime (you needa dress last min but don't either have the $ or time) sorta events coming to mind rn??? Totally customizable! ❤
Thanks for testing this out! This would also be a great tunic (I think?) if cut shorter and worn with leggings or skinny jeans.🔥🤩
That's what I was planning to do ! A beautiful tunics to wear with a belt, over a turtleneck undershirt and a pair of pantyhose.
This is fantastic and instant fashion!
Gorgeous!
Wow, you look good in anything!♥