continuing to make a dress out of 700 crochet flowers part 2 

The fact that you sewed the zipper backwards twice made me start believing in myself because that's exactly what I would do and then have a temper tantrum over it 😭😭 You are such a wonderful creator and seeing your mistakes is SO freaking refreshing and real and inspiring

If I sewed the zipper wrong twice, I would've quit right there and given myself a week to calm down lol.

Padding out Mannie to your exact proportions was a great idea. Add in your mad skillz, and the world is now officially your oyster 🌈 Can’t wait for the 🌼🌸🌺🌻

The base dress has such a great shape! I can't wait to see how it will look with all the flowers on it!

Honestly so happy to see someone with way more sewing experience than me still making mistakes. It's just really encouraging to be reminded that everyone messes up sometimes

Eekk! I can’t wait to see what it turns out like!!

Can't wait to see you add the flowers! Our aesthetics are wildly different, but you make sewing feel more accessible and fun, and I appreciate it. One of these days I need to get my sewing machine cleaned up and tuned so I can get started!

Can’t wait to see the final dress! And can we just…for a second…you can use that dress pattern in a nice lightweight cotton fabric for summer. You can use that dress pattern for formal. Take pride in your work! ❤

You should add to the title that those are the flowers made by your followers! That’s the most important thing in this whole project! That’s what makes it so special. It’s not just another dress ❤️👍

Seriously! When you confessed to sewing the zipper wrong twice I yelled out ‘omg yes I’ve done that too!’ You are most definitely not alone there. Thanks for sharing your adventures-whether with yarn, fabric, bike, or whatever-I enjoy them so much 😊

I love that we all have these shared experiences with sewing/sewing machines. The craft can be enraging yet we keep on going and it truly is a test of patience and perseverance. I love sewing and always think my projects will be a piece of cake...then everything goes wrong.

You did great. Fixing the fit on your dress form was fantastic. Sewing takes hours and hours, even for those like me with a degree in fashion design.

Hi Jenna, please do a collab sewing video with Micarah Tewers! That would be so fun!

You are so talented I'm an 11 year old Crocheter with a market business and i absolutely love your channel.😍😍😍

I’m glued to the edge of my seat. So eager for the results! You’re a master at this craft!

You made my day! Can’t wait for the final, completed, ultra amazing,hugely collaborative, floral dress!

I loved that you shared the journey to the end because it is so inspiring to beginners and seasoned sewers alike. You go, girl.

The level of patience you have for this is insane!

Loooove how this dress is turning out so far! 😍 I saw a hemming hack recently that said to get the hem even, cut your fabric, then hang the fabric on a coat hanger or manequin for a few days. This lets the garment stretch to the shape that gravity will make it, so THEN you can make the final cut and it will stay how you cut it!

So excited to see the finished product! This is shaping up to be a work of art, and it's just so special that the community got to be a part of this!

so excited to see with the flowers. You definitely need to make the everything dress in more colours because WOW she cute

Love the new apartment 🎉poor baby Benson . Good thing he has a good mommy 💖

You are sooooo relatable! All of the things (taking forever to get the pieces cut out, using random things instead of the proper tools, not maintaining your sewing machine and being annoyed with it when it has problems when all the fluff inside makes it make mistakes …) happen to me as well and I love seeing that I am not the only one 💃🏻 Thank your for making ever entertaining content 🫶🏻

Jenna making a video on sewing tips: "Don't cut corners, make a mock up and maintain your machine!" Also Jenna: *cuts corners, ditches the mock up, does bot maintain her machine*

Believe me you’re not lazy! Not one bit. 🙌🏻 your creativity, determined , motivated, a great teacher…. I can keep going but you get it, you’re not lazy! Poor Benson ❤️

Ok I love your channel. So hate to say anything but it is driving me crazy I must. The one thing I learned from my mom ,a seamstress, is the first rule of sewing aways WASH/Dry the fabric! Especially cotton. Fabric is stabilized for the roll but with cotton it will shrink. Once washed and dried then you can iron and cut out your fabric. You would have enough to make a coat and get way more wears.

Jenna!!! I am crocheting rn because of u! You have inspired me so much The thing I love most about your channel is how real you are and your personality. ilysm!

Sending some Benson love to Sir Benson as he heals

🤣🤣the struggle is real! I can't tell you how many times I've repeatedly sewn something in worng. Glad it's not just me. Get after it! looking good👌

Fits you like a glove, you're a total wonder :D I crossed my fingers on the third attempted zipper.

i made my sewing hams from left over cotton fabric and wood chips from the pet store that you use for hamster cages. just another DIT idea for ya to do 😊

You’ve done yourself proud and I think that you don’t quite believe that your sewing skills are as good as they actually are. 10 out of 10 🥰. This really is the perfect dress for anyone, at any age, size etc to wear. You could keep this pattern for future dresses and just adjust it slightly to make it in to a completely different dress. I can imagine it made in a rich velvet with wispy voile/chiffon sleeves. It’s simply beautiful. I can’t wait to see it completed with all of the gorgeous flowers added. Then you need to find a red carpet to walk down and show this off. ❤xx

Congratulations for growing as a seamstress and designer!! Am looking forward to the Big Reveal

Jenna, I just loved seeing you strutting your stuff up and down your hallway. You make me laugh. And so you say why ? Well I have had 3 strokes and some days there is nothing to laugh about so that does make you really special to me. (Not as in eating the paste special). Cant wait to see the dress done so that I can see you strutting your stuff on the runway, I mean your hallway. Lots of Love to you !!!! ✌🏻♥️

You’re level of excitement when you finished the dress is exactly how I feel when things work out! You did an amazing job!

So excited for part two!!! The final outcome's gonna look so good! 🧡

I've been sewing 40 years and no matter that things like sewing the zipper backwards, (twice!) still happens. The joy of sewing!

I knew it would fit cause in the beginning you had a tshirt on underneath. You can make yourself more dresses like this its stunning

You are so real, as you show the good and not so good parts of your sewing travels. Love your style, and creativity... the fact that you rebuilt your manny before you got going with your dress. So impressive. Can't wait for vid #2 on the flower dress.

My mom was a seamstress and we shared so many funny sewing and crocheting memories 😂. She despised zippers 😂😂😂 Proud of you and your dress 🥳

Your dress fits perfectly. 😊😊😊😊Was a bit wide-eyed when you cut into your cotton fabric without pre-washing it. Holding thumbs that it will not shrink when you launder it later. Waiting impatiently for next installment. 😊😊

I was waiting for this update, and I can't wait to see more...it's such a lovely project

Top tip: kids’ felt-tip markers are the best and cheapest fabric markers! Check that they say “washable” on the packaging and test on a scrap of you specific fabric, but I have hardly ever had a problem, even after ironing over the marks. But to be honest, 90% of the time I use pins over drawing on the fabric at all, it’s so much quicker.

Well done! I love that you show the highs and lows of all your projects. Keepin’ it real.

The silhouette of the dress is so timeless! Would love to be able to pattern something so fitted and perfect ♥

So excited to see the final dress😭

Almost always have to sew zippers in twice because I sew them in backwards....nice to see it happens to others. Thank you for being so vulnerable.

Your style is always so unique, and I'm here for it!

What a dreamy lifestyle 🎉 Love you so much, you delight my days❤❤❤

My hems look like that too. I lay it on the ground, fold it in quarters lengthwise an measure from the waistline. Then cut through all four layers at once following the markings from the waist. It may work on you since you are so slim. As for that dress fitting everyone...it makes me feel hopeful at 64.

Oh the serger problems were so triggering. That is why I got rid of my serger! There are always problems with tension, with fuzzies, with lumpy seams. I just use my very good sewing machine for everything now. Works perfect!

I love it! Great job!! I want you to know that I am retired, and you have inspired me to learn to sew and crochet! I now have a sewing/craft room with 6 sewing machines. (including vintage. Sew cool), and a serger. And a cabinet stacked with yarn. I am having so much fun being inspired by you, so thank you! 😊

THE INTERFACING HACK IS A GODSEND!!!!

That came out so well! also, sewing always takes me so much longer than I think it will.

Jenna I love your videos! They are so therapeutic to watch! You're immensely talented and you make me want to learn!

Aw, poor Benson! Glad he's not remembering it happening.

You absolutely amaze me. I had an Aunt that would have us pick something from sears catalog. Then she'd cut a pattern out of the newspaper .

Oooo yummie...i am crazy about dried mangos.

After the second time of the zipper I would have stopped for the day and went for a bike ride 😂 so awesome you didn’t stop

I was so happy for you during the video that I was yay clapping throughout! And as I'm sure many people have stated, I'm so glad you left in the zipper fiasco - I cannot tell you how many times I make the same stupid mistake more than twice and it can be so enraging just because of the time alone. Congrats on your work of art!

To cut the hem evenly, measure from the floor to the skirt and spin Mannie around keeping the same height from the floor.

Use pattern paper or a soft cotton to lay over your fabric while you're interfacing. Protects your fabric, iron and ironing board.

I'm so impressed! Perseverance, Perseverance ! 👋👋👋You remind me of all of us that watch you , never give up, great job Jenna.

I can’t remember what clip of Benson it was on your last video, but my two year old was watching with me and said “That’s her kangaroo!” 😆 Enjoying this series! Thanks for the entertainment.

3rd time's a charm!!! I just love your hole attitude even when you mess up you still keep it happy!!!!! You GO GIRL!!!!! You always make me laugh!!! Thank you for being you!!!

i like how you ensure us that Benson is fine or else we will feel sooo bad for him

Clearly it is working!!! I loved the under dress too 😊

To do a hem, you measure up from the floor with a yard stick (meter stick?). Perfect hem every time. Learned that a zillion years ago from my professional seamstress grandmother! Thanks, Gram!

Most people use a ruler from the ground to where the edge of the dress is to get an even length all around. That way, where ever you measure it from the ground, it will all hit the same point on the ruler.

busiest week of my life, i literally screamed with joy when i realized yesterday was jenna wednesday. cant wait for part three :D

I think I would have sewn the flowers on before I added the lining that way no stitches from the flowers would show, but that is just me, I'm no professional myself and that is a banging dress!

DAMN GIRL, SEWING FROM A PATTERN (Vogue) IS THE EASY WAY TO GO WHEN MAKING A DRESS. MY MOM & SISTER HAVE BEEN SEWING FOR YEARS & ONLY SEW USING PATTERNS. TRY IT. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

Truly the most relatable sewing video I’ve ever seen 😂 looks great so far!!

RockStar patience and a beautiful dress. ❤

Oh wow, you have the Exact same serger I have. And single stitch sewing machine. I love BabyLock!

tbh the more you eyeball and wing it draping the easier it gets!! i learned to self draft patterns pretty quickly this way

You made my day. I was smiling and chuckling through the whole video. Yes, I have gone to a store and bought an insane amount of a product because it was available at the time. I also have sewn a zipper in wrong more than once. The fact that you didn't lose your cool was amazing. Can't wait to see the finished dress!

Loooks PERFECTT so proud!! I think you should put a tool underskirt it’d give it better structure and shape for when the flowers go on

Ah! The struggle is real! Thank you for showing us how to prevail and the GREAT results!!❤

hey!!! make a handbag out of the rest of the flowers 🌺🌹 Or, a duffle bag like Vera Bradley

i'm so glad you saw the light that it's an everyone dress. 😆

You persisted and met those challenges-Well done! As a knitter I am always unraveling my work. When we find our mistakes and decide nope I'm not going to ignore it and then try again. That is powerful.

Thank you for the tip about the ham! I rolled up an old hand towel and pull one of my orphaned socks over it. It works!

Bensonnn. And his poor lil toesie. I'm glad he's not too bothered lol.

I'm so invested in this project, honestly can't wait to see it complete!

Hey Jenna!! Just wanted to let you know that your my idol and I absolutely love you!!❤ every time you post smth I’m super excited to watch it! Please never stop making videos!🤩🫶 no matter what happens just remember to keep your head up and that you’re not alone🫶❤️❤️

Sorry but I LOL when you sewed the zipper in wrong 2 times. I have sewn sleeves in backwards twice, collars make me crazy. Struggle with hems all the time. When you have fabric you can't tell the wrong from the right side. I am a self taught semi beginner so every project is such a challenge. I try to vacuum my machine after every project and it thanks me. Cant wait for the flowers.

Love the dress you did a great job. Can’t wait to see it with flowers

I can't wait to see the final result it's so beautiful She is Talented truly

I do not agree to wait another week to ser the dress! I need it in my life NOW! 😂😂

That DRESS, tho! It seriously looks amazing in the skin tone base fabric. Can’t imagine how great it will look with the flowers on it!

You're the best Jenna, your videos are a highlight of my day! Can't wait to see the finished dress! Have you considered crocheting some details in the end, to cover up some potential bits where the dress may appear? Like the bits between flowers on the shoulder straps. And glad to see I am not the only one who finds dried mangoes mind blowing.

absolutely love your videos. truly an inspiration for me. Often times i get a spark of creativity and give up on the idea from just uncertainty of what to do/what to do next. Youve shown me theres beauty in just going for it and doing it, and figuring it out as you go.

Jenna, that came out IMPRESSIVE! Hooray for you

definitely not an old lady’s gown. i beg you to make another video/project with that pattern but with a fancy fabric (it would be so awesome)

sewing the zipper on backwards twice was so funny this is why we love u

What a fun adventure! You should have a photo shoot in this dress when it's done! Look out New York fashion week!

When I got the notification for part 2 girl I ran!!!! Can’t wait until part 3!!!!

okay so right off the bat, the way you have stylized your tops is EPIC!! a criss-cross tie at the side T paired with a backwards racer back one???!!!!! LOVE IT

You need to make your "Perfect dress " in black. How much better could it get? You always make my day when you post a video. Keep up your creativity 👏.