I love that you take your time on things. When I first started sewing, inspired by other great sewists on RU-vid, I pushed myself to sew quickly and try to get things done in a day or two and I learned that not only does that end with me making a lot of mistakes, but it just doesn't work for my stay at home mom of 4 life. So it's nice to see someone else taking days to complete a project instead of just a few hours, haha!
I read somewhere " If you want to finish fast, go really slow( baste, pin, press, make a mock up, check if everything fits well, etc.) I am a mom of 1 and it takes me 3 weeks to make 2 crewnecks.
@@Ujika that's really true! It sure beats redoing and the pride you have after knowing you did everything as well as you could and ending up with a beautifully finished garment is unmatched
Thank you! Yes same, I often feel like I should be moving quicker but it always feels better to take my time and make sure things are finished as well as I possibly can. And yes free time is a huge factor! So happy you found it encouraging 😊❤️ Thanks for watching & happy sewing at whatever pace fits your life. ❤️
I think for the bust cups, they're the right size or at least close and you probably don't need foam, but the height of the bodice put the underbust line too low so you're not really filling out the cup. try pulling the straps up to see if you fill them out more, and if that works you can probably just shorten the straps but for future versions you might want to make the bodice longer. and defs doublecheck the width of the gore (the space between the cups) bc that does seem too narrow. But you did a great job overall, i hope you're able to fix the fit issue because it's a beautiful dress!
This is so helpful, thank you!! I’ll definitely play around with the height of the straps and see if that helps as well. I was really struggling to figure out what the issue was exactly, but the height of the bodice makes a lot of sense! ❤️
I love your version!!! Unfortunately I made the same mistake when sewing in the bust cups. It's because you're not supposed to sew down the lining of the bodice as if it's a separate piece. I skipped that part of her tutorial because I thought I knew what needed to be done. Basically the curved seams on the bodice need to be left raw for when you attach the bust cups. When you sew the lining on the bodice, you should only do it for the side parts. I felt really dumb after I realised! But it turned out ok, like yours did! Amazing fabric and detail ideas! :) The next one will turn out better! ;)
Hi . I haven’t finished watching the video at the moment of making this comment , but wanted to share that I used to have the same issue with the serger residual trash everywhere. I hated it too. Until I discovered putting the little tool basket that came with my model in the spot under the knife to pick up the little fabric strips . Idk if you got that little basket with your serger but any small box will work. Thank you for making the video, I will continue watching now.
Glad it's not just me haha! Mine didn't come with a basket, but thanks to these comments I've started using an old organization tool I had and it's helped a lot! Thanks so much for watching! :)
Absolutely beautiful and perfect for a wedding!!! Thank for your videos, I’ve been sewing for years and still find your videos so inspiring? You are fearless!!!
Thank you! Yay I'm so glad you found it inspiring! 😊 I was definitely fearful throughout the process haha, but I'm so happy that I kept pushing through. The key to sewing is just being scared and doing it anyway in my experience. 😆
I'm so happy I just discovered your channel! I've been sewing for years but because life took a little change I haven't sewed with the regularity that I used to. I still miss it and I'm trying to get inspired to maybe pick up and start again. 🧵🪡👗
Aw I'm so happy you found me also, welcome! I hope you decide to pick it back up, I find so much joy and sense of accomplishment from sewing and can't recommend it more. I recommend starting out with something super simple to start so you don't run into anything overwhelming at first. I have a couple beginner-friendly pattern list videos if you need any inspo. :) Best of luck and hope you're doing well! Thanks for watching!
I'm in awe of your vision and perseverance 👏 All those gathers would have reduced me to tears, but you have shown that it was more than worth the effort - what a beautiful dress!! If I were you, I would wear it for any and all occasions, but it is most definitely wedding appropriate 👍
It looks so darling!!! Love when you complete a project you've been eyeing for ages but not feeling ready for until one day you are. Also YAY for setting up your serger - now you can do knit fabrics super quick because you won't really need to use your sewing machine as often! You can get little trays to place in front of the serger to catch all the mess. :) Happy sewing -Cher
Aw thank you! Yes, so satisfying to finally tackle a project that’s been on the “wish list” for a long time! Oo yes I can’t wait to make another turtleneck, it will go so much faster and smoother! Thanks for the tip!! Thanks so much for watching and happy sewing to you too! 😊❤️
Wow it's so beautiful 😍 you could totally wear this to a wedding! From a distance it doesn't look white because of the pattern to me so definitely a safe choice ❤
Aw thank you! ❤ Thank you for the input, I was starting to doubt myself at the end haha. Also, I love your channel! I believe we have a similar love for making/wearing pretty dresses. 😊
Thank you for taking us along your journey! The step by step break down was super interesting. I've never tackled a project like this, but it feels possible.... one day 😊 Beautiful dress!
I just discovered your channel today and I really love how happy you look while making that dress 🩷 I can feel how passionate and dedicated you are and I think its truly beautiful 🌸 please keep doing what you do, I fell in love with your stuff and its making me want to pick up sewing again so thank you 🩷
Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad you found me! That is so kind of you and I'm thrilled that you're inspired to pick up sewing again. I say absolutely do it! :) Thanks so much for watching and hope to see you around here again. :)
Serger is great thing. I have a little break from sewing, but during Easter it is time to start again. Your dress are beautiful and the fabric is amazing 🤩 I do not dress myself so girly, but I am always thinking about it after watching your videos 😊
Yes, I'm so glad I finally got mine setup! I agree, Spring is a great time to pick it back up! Thank you so much! :) And thank you for the tip on the serger boxes!
This is so beautiful and I definitely agree that it is wedding appropriate. The main reason you're not supposed to wear white to a wedding is because a lot of wedding dresses come in ivory for fair skin tones to not be washed out, so if a wedding guest wears white it makes the brides dress look bad in photos. Because that color isn't a bright white it will be fine. :)
I knew you’d love your serger! You have always done pretty French seams and liked to have a clean interior of the garment. What a beautiful dress! Thanks for making this video Cait!
I'm subscribed now and I'm gonna watch so much of your content because I'm trying to make a complicated blouse. Also, that fabric is perfect for a wedding.
I love that pattern from Daria Patternmaking! I’ve used it so many times! And I love your take on it!! For the cups you put right sides together on a finished part (as if there was still seam allowance on the curved part where the cups go) so you would have had to top stitch the cups into place instead (with the cups under to keep the shape. I think her tutorial showed it that way. It’s usually the way I do it otherwise I’d need to not sew the lining to the bodice and put the cups in first with lining separate. If that’s confusing it’s because i suck at explaining 🤣
Aw I am positive your versions are gorgeous! Thanks so much! I can't say that I quite follow haha, but I'll definitely double check the order or operations for the lining/cups next time because it's highly likely that I went rogue by accident haha. Thanks so much for watching birthday twin! :)
omg This is such a gorgeous dress! I also recently bought this pattern and wanted to make it into my wedding dress! As a relative beginner it's intimadating but I have to give it a try^^
I really-really recommend reading and studying the manual for your serger! It should have all of the info for serging different fabrics and how to adjust your machine for them, so basically why what worked for your main fabric, didn't work for the lining. I keep mine somewhere I can reach it every time I use my serger, it really makes a difference.
Unfortunately mine didn't come with a basket, but thanks to you and other commenters I've now converted an old organization basket I had for the purpose and it's super helpful! Thanks so much for the input and for watching! :)
Dear Caitlynn, i love your videos :) The dress is beautiful and you look so pretty in it. It just looks great on you :) I hope I can ask you something, which pattern did you use for the pockets? I also love pockets and would love to add it to a skirt. Thank you very much :)
Hi! Thank you so much, I'm so glad you've been enjoying my videos! :) Of course, always feel free to ask me about any questions you have! I actually drafted my own pocket pattern based on my hand that I use all the time, but any in-seam pocket pattern would work. Here's one from a quick google search: helensclosetpatterns.com/2023/07/19/inseam-pocket-sewing-tutorial/ They're super easy to do, you'll love it. :)
Hi :) I don't know if you figured it out later but you didn't sew the cups the way she shows, this is why you have the bulk and why you have the tiny space between the cups
Hi! Thank you for your insight, yes thanks to other helpful commenters I have realized that I totally didn’t follow the directions correctly on that part. I want to try this pattern again soon! Thanks so much for watching! 😊❤️
The reason why there is to little fabric in the middle is because your suppose to sew the cups and lining flat together rather than sewing them facing either and turning it over if that makes sense xx you have basically made the bodice fold twice xx
Yes! So mad at myself for some how not noticing that during the process. This is definitely on my list to remake sometime soon. Thank you for the help!
Yes I did make it! It's a slightly hacked Confetti Frock Pattern by Lydia Naomi. It was actually my first youtube video if you want to see how I made it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-op_1PeUt5Ds.html Thanks so much & thanks for watching!
I dont know how the tutorial tells you how to sew it, and I know that there really a million different ways and methods to sew something together, but I would sew the pretty fabric all together including the cups, have a fitting to see if the cups sit okay, then sew all the lining together including the cups, THEN attach the lining to the outer shell right sides together with the straps sandwiched between. Top stitch the lining down along the whole length, then add the channeling. Etc. I made a similar top last week and this was the easiest way for my brain to comprehend what was going on and it was easy to double check everything before getting too far in the weeds. AND I had the same problem with the cups not filling out very well on the bottom. I fixed it by adding cup inserts and hand stitching them to the seam allowances of the cup, it’s definitely due to the height of the bodice cup hole being too low for where our natural breast starts I am glad I’m not the only one who has love hate relationship with gathered skirts lol
Thanks for sharing your experience! That process definitely sounds more intuitive than the way I did it, I might give that a try next time and see how it goes! Glad I'm not the only one who had an issue with the bodice length! I'm excited to give it another try in the future with all that in mind. Haha gathered skirts are a love hate relationship FOR SURE! :) Thanks for watching & happy sewing!
Thank you! It’s a hacked Dream Frock by Lydia Naomi. I have a full video on how I made it if you’re interested. Here’s the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-veulRvyzb1o.htmlsi=7MSw6_8DZ1bcm1Ec
Thanks so much! Ah I think I wear at least three in this video haha, give me a color and I'm happy to oblige with the details. :) Thanks so much for watching!
@@CaitMakes Of course ! the white in the biggening and the pink with black straps on the 3rd day! id love to have the pattern for the 3rd if you made it yourself. Im still learning to sew but i lve making cute tops! thank you again !
Thank you! I put a little paragraph in the description where I go into a bit more detail, but overall I'm not 100% happy with the current fit of the bust cups, but I think adding foam cups will fix the issue. Some very helpful commenters have also helped me realize that I think the issue is with the length of the bodice, so I'm going to try to adjust the strap length as well. Not the perfect fit I was looking for yet, but I think it can get there with some minor tweaks and I know what to adjust next time I make it. :) Hope that's helpful!
Thank you! Oh gosh that’s a hard one. Unfortunately figuring that out always takes a bit of math before hand. Make sure to look at the fabric recommendations on the actual pattern and then for the skirt that I did you can figure out how much you’ll need based on your measurements (waistx3) and (first panel width x3) for the width and then the length you want for each panel. If I was going to guess off the top of my head I’d say you’d need an addition yard to mine so 4, but it’s always safer to do some annoying math first instead. 😊 Hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching!
I don't like floral but I can appreciate the work and style. Also u dnt need to buy a ham to use to help with cups and curves ect if u can sew u can make one and stuff full of scraps and stuffing
For the extra fabric that the surgery cuts off, I tape one side of a Ziploc bag to the edge of the table and then you can just push all that extra fluff into the bag! It makes the work space so much neater!
You’re absolutely right, I forgot to add that link! So glad you noticed! I just added it in the description but I’ll put it in a comment below as well. Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Thank you! I'll happily take the feedback. Could you expand on that a little? Just different music? Or was the sound quality of my microphone lacking when I was speaking in your opinion? Thanks for the insight. :)
Your dress turned out very beautifully. I like the fabric it is perfect for the pattern you used. I don't have a serger so I use the zigzag stitch if my fabric frays a lot. That's how I was taught many years ago.
