DIY Bias Cut Cowl Neck Slip Dress | Pattern Draft and Sewing tutorial

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Learn how to draft your own Bias cut Slip dress to your body measurements with a cowl neck and split. I’ll then take you through the process of sewing it together, including lots of tips and tricks for working successfully with fabric on the bias. This dress is the perfect summer wedding guest dress or luxury nightwear!
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Fabric used:
Teal Viscose Satin
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Skip Ahead:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Measurements
1:50 Pattern Drafting - Front
6:33 Pattern Drafting - Back
8:00 Equipment, Tips & Tricks
10:20 Fabric layout
13:58 Interfacing
15:19 French seams
23:58 Straps
24:55 Attaching the facing
29:15 Split
30:12 Hem
31:45 The Reveal
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@Xristi Жыл бұрын

The most complete and understandable video for bias dress I have been watched. Thank you for every detailed step you made. You boost my confidence that I can not only managed to saw a satin bias dress but it will looked professionally made.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Satin bias can be intimidating but knowing just a few ways to avoid going wrong can be a huge confidence boost. Good luck making your garment!

@feldthausen Жыл бұрын

I agree! I've been reading blogs and watching videos in preparation of my first bias-cut project and I'm so happy I found this video! It is such a beautifully delivered and well organized source of critical information.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've found it helpful. The research part of a new project can be really overwhelming. Hopefully this has given you a starting point to work from.

@anilanaushahi3526 2 ай бұрын

Amazing tutorial! Have learned a lot watching your video. Many thanks 👍😊

@elfiesew 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheArtisteJoleeta Ай бұрын

This video is very comprehensive and complete. Thank you for taking the time to do this, this is not rushed and included every question i wanted answered. I literally felt my brian grow bigger with this. Thank you. 🎉

@elfiesew 26 күн бұрын

I’m glad it gave you all the information you needed and hope you enjoy your dress!

@helenedemol4058 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video and explaining it really well without trying to sell anything!

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@its_pragyatiwari8521 Жыл бұрын

You just simplified everything. Excellent.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Enjoy making your own. Can't go wrong with a classic slip dress!

@msparkle9625 Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome for beginners like me. Thank you!

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Enjoy making your dress :)

@danaefournier7214 Жыл бұрын

I just finished sewing the dress and it looks great!! Thank you a lot for this video, best tutorial I've found on KZfaq for a bias dress 🤗

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you! Enjoy wearing and showing off your new dress!

@harshkalsi83 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I am a complete beginner and trying to learn how to sew and the drafting technique you have shown makes total sense to me. Thank you

@elfiesew 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Enjoy making your dress!

@jenniferokorunu5796 4 ай бұрын

So relaxing to watch ❤❤❤❤

@elfiesew 4 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! I find sewing a lovely way to relax and unwind!

@reetle4440 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video Elfie, so thorough and also meditative. Quite the labor of love. I'm about to sew my first bias cut top. I'm sure to be watching this video on repeat. Thank you.

@elfiesew 11 ай бұрын

Have fun! Its certainly not the type of project you can rush at but the patience and effort shows in the end results. Good luck with your top.

@SparkyOne549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@elfiesew 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mandienbraems5584 Жыл бұрын

This fabric is gorgeous! This was such a good and comprehensive video, such eye for detail! I'll definetly be using the step of adding interface to the armcurves. Also: completely unrelated but I just LOVE the accent and it makes me feel so calm and safe :).

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

The fabric feels beautifully soft on too. The arm curves are one of the areas that can really stretch out, especially if the dress is hung between uses, so this can help prevent that. It also acts as a stabaliser during construction making it much more accurate to line up all them edges at the top. And no one has ever said that about my accent before but thank you, maybe i should add ASMR to my tags 😂

@shamsjacobs4771 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful work of art😊

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@amelinadickson6057 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely great

@elfiesew 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lllppmm3034 2 ай бұрын

SO GOOD EXPLANATIONS. THANK YOU🥰

@elfiesew 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@leacruz7311 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I will surely try these, stunning and simple to make!

@elfiesew 26 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@lullahthecairnterrier955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm a hefty gal and I made a nice frock that looks very slinky and flattering. I took my time as you advised and it was very enjoyable and I'm encouraged to make another!

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Clothing that is made to fit your body looks wonderful on everyone. Once you feel how comfortable it is you want to make all your clothes. Enjoy your dress and i hope your next one is just as satisfying.

@LDinna Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks!

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@franchettetanyan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial 👌

@elfiesew 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@ashleyceaser547 5 ай бұрын

Really really beautiful

@elfiesew 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@gulcinisss Жыл бұрын

thank you soo muchh i made my own dress by watching this 🤍

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! I'm so pleased you managed to create your own dress. I'm sure you'll get so many compliments in it!

@eliakandack-ngako4336 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@enioladavid4273 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much🙏

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@stephanieasaah4897 3 ай бұрын

This is such a well-made video. Thank you for the work you put into explaining things simply. I'd like to make a similar dress for myself, but I prefer a v-neck. Can you tell me how to modify the pattern to achieve that?

@elfiesew 3 ай бұрын

If you follow the instructions up 3:53 for drafting the dress. Then adjust the top lines to suit the shape you desire rather than contining with the next cowl neck steps. So you may wish to extend the under arm curve closer to your arm pit for coverage. I would make a mockup of just the top section once you have altered it to check the fit is as you desire. As this is a bias dress it will still hug the body and depending on your bust size you may not require any darts.

@stephanieasaah4897 3 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew Thank you so much.❤️❤️

@PrettyTallLifeTV Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LorraineRJohnson Жыл бұрын

Good Tutorial. I have some silk I purchased in Singapore that I want to do a dress on the bias with. Never done this before and I am a bit scared. When I eventually start it, yours is the tutorial I shall use. Thank you.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you're nervous, buy some cheap fabric of a similar composition and make a wearable toile to figure out any changes you want for your silk.

@000Gabriela 3 ай бұрын

Obrigada, vídeo bem explicado 😘

@elfiesew 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@abeerfarran324 Жыл бұрын

شكرا❤

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mariasantiago4637 Жыл бұрын

Lindo, lindo.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@keptbygod9613 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great video! Thank you. Do you offer private lessons, please?

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

Private lessons aren't something I currently offer due to time commitments. I will keep adding more resources here for free though!

@danielabaur2142 2 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I will be working with metallic stretchy fabric, but not as flimsy as jersey. Do I need to make the dress on the bias or I can make it with the grain? I also want to add some flair at the bottom. It’s going to be a maxi dress.

@elfiesew 2 ай бұрын

The bias cut dress has a distinct wrap motion to the body that differs from a stretch material cut in the same shape on the grain. If you want this look you'll still need to cut on the bias. However if your fabric doesn't have an even two way stretch, you may not get an even drape. It really depends on just how much stretch is in your fabric and the end look you're going for. You may need to size down your pattern in both cases to allow for the stretch.

@itayshabtay6538 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Can I sew this with a stretch fabric?

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

It would really depend on your particular fabric whether you get away with it. If your stretch fabric has two way stretch and has the same amount in both directions it could work. Otherwise the drape would be uneven. You couldn't really predict if you would get that typical wraping motion of a bias dress. Also if your fabric has enough stretch you may even be able to cut it on the straight of gain and save yourself a lot of fabric waste. For either option though you will need to reduce your pattern size to account for the extra stretch. Let me know how it turns out!

@tiggzywiggzy 6 ай бұрын

holy moly what an amazing tutorial. I have a large bust compared to my underbust measurement. Is there anything you would recommend I do differently than shown here? would I need to raise the cowl up more?

@elfiesew 6 ай бұрын

Hi, yes i think i would do the neckline a little higher to start with. But i think the main change i would make to accomodate a larger bust is that i would split your bust measurement into two. Front bust and back bust, measuring from underarm to underarm. I would then draft your pattern with a half your front bust, on the front section, and 1/2 the back bust on the back section. Use this in place of the 1/4 bust measurement shown in the video. After this when you do your mock up you can decide if you may need a full bust adjustment still. Hope this helps!

@tiggzywiggzy 6 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew ah genius! That makes total sense. Thank you so much :)

@sleepier4592 Жыл бұрын

This is great! I have a couple of questions. When you pivot the bust separation line to form the cowl. I understand you said 2 to 4" ... In order for the diagonal of the bust separation line to be horizontal the spread is closer to 6.5" 😮 Also, once its spread the center front line, at the separation corner point, is no longer square to the CF. Should i be squaring that Bust Sep. corner to the center front? If I do... I would be adding 2.5" to get it to reach / be in line with the CF. Does this sound accurate? Or any advice is appreciated.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

The amount you spread is based on your personal measurements. As a general rule the larger the spread results in a bigger cowl effect. You'll likely find you've just selected a higher neckline height than i did on mine or you have a larger bust than me. I find spreading it till the line that goes from CF bust to where your strap connects (green line) becomes horizontal is the most convienent position as it allows you to continue you your facing from the same pattern piece and eliminate extra seams. For your second question you should be keeping the green line at 4:11 in the shape it lands after pivoting into position shown at 4:48. If you need to extend the horizontal top line so it crossed the CF line then this is fine to do so. This is the extra fabric that will 'pool' in the cowl area later. I recommend sewing a toile to check you're happy with the volume of fabric in this area before trying on your real fabric.

@minnieshao8108 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial , I don't have a clapper what can I use instead

@elfiesew 10 ай бұрын

You can use any clean flat length of wood if you don't have a clapper. A wooden kitchen spoon for example or a wooden ruler.

@minnieshao8108 10 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew thank you for the suggestion

@dianalopez7279 7 ай бұрын

Hi!! loved the tutorial ❤ can you please tell us where you bought the iron on tape ? Thank you so much 🫶🏼

@elfiesew 7 ай бұрын

I've had it in my stash for so many years. I believe i got it from a tailoring supplies shop based in London called Macculloch & Wallis. I can't find the exact listing i bought but this item is similar. www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/88918/vlieseline-tapes-waistbanding/vlieseline/iron-on-vlieseline-bias-tape

@dianalopez7279 6 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew you are so nice for replying to me and for taking the time to look up for a similar product, thank you so much, it’ll be really helpful !!

@carlruss7003 Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial this has been such a wonderful resource for me, I'm a little confused about the pivoiting for the cowl neck "i like to spread it until the top line becomes horozintal" what line ar you reforereitng to here?

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

If you look at the green line at 4:40 that goes from the centre front at the bust line to the point where the strap connects. This is the line you are moving up to a horizontal position. To create the cowl you are cutting the pattern along the black bust line from the centre front to the side seam leaving a pivot point at the side seam. Pivot this section up, till you get a horizontal top line.

@carlruss7003 Жыл бұрын

@@elfiesew Ahh great thank you! just to be super clear is it the green line at 4.40 or 4.43? it switches fast so just want to check! thanks again

@carlruss7003 Жыл бұрын

One other thing! After I cut and pivot the pattern, my bust separation line is now at an angle both along the top of my pattern and side (to the bust line) should I just square this off? If so, do I add the square all the way around to the armhole? this would add about 10cm of height there

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

It is the green line at 4:40. This is the line that moves up to the horizontal position seen at 4:43 when you pivot.

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

You no longer require the bust separation line after you have drawn the top point the strap attaches at 4:40. So you can ignore this line forward of this step. Your armhole shape will not change, it will just move outwards as you pivot.

@ushashi1183 9 ай бұрын

heyy i really liked ur tutorial i want to make this out of a maxi dress i alr have can i email you about it, i need some help..

@robinkonyves-toth3670 Жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me how much ease you added to the waist measurement? I'm making a dress and measurement of the waist is a little smaller than the bust & hip and I'm not sure how much ease to add 😅

@elfiesew Жыл бұрын

I added 5cm of ease at my waist. If you're undecided how much you need take your measuring tape and hold it round you at the amount you are planning to use and see how you feel moving around. It is also easier to remove fabric if you've gone too wide, than recut if you have gone too small, so give yourself room to work with for your first toile and then you can adjust your pattern to match.

@cocoamourrr 7 ай бұрын

Can I make this a bit longer? Also would a cowl neck emphasize my small bust ?

@elfiesew 7 ай бұрын

You decide on whatever length you want during the drafting stage. Make it as long as you like! And the cowl neck dress was huge in the 90s when fashion favoured smaller frames and weights, I'd recommend having a search to see some examples. You should wear what makes you feel comfortable, confident and happy though!

@beccamoraz 5 ай бұрын

Could this be lengthened to create a wedding dress?

@elfiesew 5 ай бұрын

Yes you can make the length as long as you wish. More luxurious special occasion fabrics aren't always as wide, you may need a join to achieve full length. Having the joint on the straight of grain (so it looks diagonal when on the body) works the best.

@mercedes1171 11 ай бұрын

Are the straps made of bias strips or on grain?

@elfiesew 11 ай бұрын

You can work with either. I personally prefer on grain as i find it easier to work with, however some people prefer the stretch properties of the bias and say it helps to turn it easier. If you have no preference i would select the option that is the most fabric efficient after cutting your main pattern pieces.

@mercedes1171 11 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew thanks! i have one more question - how much ease did you actually add or would you recommend?

@elfiesew 11 ай бұрын

I added 1 inch ease to the bust, 2 inch at the waist and 2 inch to the hips.

@hananha5985 8 ай бұрын

How many fabric you need please ?

@elfiesew 8 ай бұрын

I used 2.5m for mine. Obviously the length you choose to do your dress will change this, so roughly 3m for a floor length, possibly 2m for shorter. If you draft your pattern first you can measure it exactly before going to buy your fabric to avoid waste.

@hananha5985 8 ай бұрын

@@elfiesew thank you so much for you answer 💖i really appreciate it