DIY // Simple Slip Dress (ft. Low back & leg splits)

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Welcome to the wonderful world of slip dresses! These are one of my top go-to wardrobe essentials mainly for their simple and comfortable fit as well as their ability to style up for any occasion.
Plus they're so easy to make and the possibilities for adding personal touches throughout the DIY process are endless! I'm sure once you're done making your first one, you'll be dreaming up what you can do for the next iteration (mini, midi, leg splits, tie straps, oversized straps)
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off midi length):
Size Extra Small = 1.25m (off the roll)
Size Small = 1.5m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 1.75m (off the roll)
Size Large = 2m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 2.25m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.25 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
2:07 - STEP 01: Measure & cut dress panels
7:36 - STEP 02: Prepare straps
8:18 - STEP 03: Begin assembling top half of the dress
10:48 - STEP 04: Join the side seams
12:52 - STEP 05: Hem bottom sections and clean up any raw edges
ENJOY!
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Пікірлер: 151

@BengtIda 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tip! Flip the measuring tape when deciding the length of the dress. The number will show right by your chest and it will be able to hang free, giving you a clear idea of where it will hit! :)

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I don't know why I like to make things hard for myself! That sounds much simpler. Thanks my love x

@caraid9263 2 жыл бұрын

Omg why did I never think of this? Thanks!!

@brandon2912t Жыл бұрын

Such a great tip, thanks!

@Jamie-iq5uj 3 жыл бұрын

Saving all these videos for when I'm on my summer break and have time to sew!! Can't wait :)

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

Love that idea! 😊

@brielleblood7176 3 жыл бұрын

haha me too!!!!

@bexallen4875 Жыл бұрын

You really are such a great teacher. So grateful I've found you! Thank you.

@mirandalevy1451 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been looking forward to this! So happy and excited to make this dress!

@RooneySewingPatterns 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! The slip dress is the best and I love how many different ways you have created it!

@stitchingalli9996 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! perfect for the coming months!

@brandihunnie8269 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this tutorial foreverrrrr. I have a hard time filling instructions that are written and following videos are so much easier!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to wear this :)

@Monsterfiend23 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished making it and I’m so excited to wear it!!! Thanks for the great tutorial!!

@loswuchos 3 жыл бұрын

You're a genius. I love your soothing and calm personality, your impressive skills, your very cool style and your inspiring ideas. Gracias

@lisalopez3118 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve inspired me to go thrifting the other day for fabrics!! I’m so excited to start working on sewing projects, especially this!! 🥰

@mikaelaadams4689 8 ай бұрын

I am new to sewing and found this tutorial super easy to follow! So happy with how the dress has turned out. Definitely some room for improvement on my end, but for my first time making an item of clothing I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to wear it out and tell everyone I made it myself! Looking forward to following along with more tutorials from the Essentials Club!

@MadebyNoa 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Can't wait for summer to make it ☺️

@kittenmyu 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, yes! I love options 😍 And, i do try and hack things by myself, but honestly, i feel much better when you show us how to make options. Then the cutting is much less stressful 😂 Thank you and you look amazing in that slip 💖

@AislinnSpencer 3 жыл бұрын

SO well explained, thank you!! Can’t wait to make!!!

@ahhhitspaulinaa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! It was really easy and helpful to follow. My dress came out perfectly! Can’t wait to sew more variations of it 😃

@stephanierobertson3118 3 жыл бұрын

Love this dress!

@lydiahubbard7511 Жыл бұрын

Your video tutorials are amazing. I can't wait to sew a dress for myself now!

@nandinidhir9873 3 жыл бұрын

Always so excited to follow your tutorials 💗💫

@abirw-de1ur 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel & beginning my sewing journey. Thank you for all the amazing videos!! ❤

@dramaticallyareta3126 3 жыл бұрын

today im getting spring vibes, now im getting summer vibes!! :D

@lyssbales 3 жыл бұрын

haven't even watched the video yet but I know i'm going to love it. 10/10

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

THE sweetest!! Thank you x x

@leewhite8355 3 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful 🤩

@marisap8843 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite diy channels to always make me feel inspired :) and always makes me want to go to the beach ahhhh

@mamouchkala 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always !

@chelseastar12 3 жыл бұрын

Alright! I'll try doing this tomorrow morning! Aaah! So excited! Just finished assembling the materials. Hopefully it'll be pretty like yours! 🤎 You're a blessing for beginners like me! 😆 Edit: Done! Almost half day making it 😂 Got some help from my mom. But it's done! And pretty! Made mine from flour sacks hihi Thank you for your tutorial! 🤎🌼

@lisareisch1600 3 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are amazing. Sewed along this and made me realize how many amazing hints you put through that saved my life :D (Like checking if the straps are the right lenght and not just assuming and then sewing :D) Love your videos!!!

@raphaellegagne-nadeau5330 3 жыл бұрын

I made the dress!! It’s super pretty and I’m sooo happy about it. Thank you so much for the tutorial, it was very easy to follow even for a beginner! For my fellow beginners: absolutely try this tutorial out! It only took me two evenings to make it, so I think this could easily be made in one day. Also, using a patterned fabric is very forgiving if you don’t sew very straight lines, because the thread is less noticeable.

@ytprem8165 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! Thank you so much. Your tutorial is really helpful. I'm gonna make this.

@charlotten7295 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!! 🦋

@Anrious 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel! I study fashiondesign and in Germany is lockdown , can't go shopping. I need new clothes, this channel help me a lot in this time 💕

@tn852 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still sooo exited for the denim kimono style jacket btw this looks great👍🏽👍🏽🥰

@yottardfourie 3 жыл бұрын

I need one! Gonna pick up some linen as soos as I have a chance! Also I adore the aesthetic shots in this video😍😍😍 the panning, the walking, the styling 🙌🙌🙌

@ineslopes2077 3 жыл бұрын

The dress looks amazing! I'll def try this tutorial out, thanks!

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

yay!! thank you 😊

@peejbruce8440 3 жыл бұрын

your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you for the amount of description you go into! makes it so much easier to understand what you're doing! as a plus size person i struggle to follow many tutorials as they don' use general measurement guides, so thank you!!

@AndreaJosefineYoga 3 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with your videos!!! Thank you so much for everything you're doing!

@junimondin Жыл бұрын

Oh! I realy need to sew rhis for me! Thank you ❤

@paubaldassini7525 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! 😍

@sarahdavis6256 2 жыл бұрын

I love how quick and easy this dress is to make! I added darts in the bust line which made mine fit a little better/lay right.

@SamanthaParker 2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain more about this please because it’s not sitting on my bust right

@donnamariejhocson1017 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Been waiting for this! 😍😍😍😍 can't wait to make my own. 💕

@annacygan6737 3 жыл бұрын

I made my fist dress ever! I am so happy that I found your channel ✨ I felt in love with all of your style 🥰 have you ever thought about making a tutorial for a simple wedding dress? 🤩 that would be a dream 💫

@krissih98 3 жыл бұрын

so well explained!

@harshitajoshi3539 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing.. thanks for this tutorial , really appreciate ur work❤️

@chiaraspagnol3827 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t really believe I never tagged The essentials club on a picture of the short slip dress I made last summer following your tutorial, considering how many times literally everyone and their mother asked me where I got it 😎💛

@Paurovas 3 жыл бұрын

So easy to understand!! Definitely will try to make one for me🙌

@schneewitte5373 3 жыл бұрын

how beautiful and nice you are... it is almost a meditation to listen to you! Thanks for such simple and wonderful instructions!

@deborahjames797 3 жыл бұрын

Was just about to do a slip dress from watching your old videos ....but got lucky as you posted a new one

@rageny 2 жыл бұрын

love this dresssss 😍

@cupcake1065 3 күн бұрын

A tip is to press at each stage to give it that professional finish.

3 жыл бұрын

I looovveveee this colour 💗💗💗

@Emily-lc5dh 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos

@WhatAmpKnows 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I have been looking for!!! Thank youuu

@tarar559 3 жыл бұрын

such beautiful editing!

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@taytaytaylorj 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your potato comparison in the beginning! As if I haven’t made enough of the things you’ve posted, I’ll add this to the fam!

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

hahah couldn't help myself! Yay, can't wait to see how yours turns out 😊

@teschanel476 Жыл бұрын

Love it 😀

@sanda_official7905 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos❤

@fernandaromero4951 3 жыл бұрын

i love this!!!!

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@Sonal-ThankyouGod Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@ptoste1 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! I’m glad I’ve found you. 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@kukulidouce2014 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...!!!

@claudiaramos1530 3 жыл бұрын

Gostei muito, consegui fazer um pra mim🥰😉

@jennykevorkian6353 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I’m thinking of making two sets of straps that will tie at the center so that the straps can be adjustable.

@gabriellaocarlsson2498 3 жыл бұрын

love you!! please make a tutorial on cutting fabric :( thats where it messes up for me.

@gabriellaocarlsson2498 3 жыл бұрын

what's the seam allowance for when you attach the interfacing with the front and straps?

@adrianaramirez5564 Жыл бұрын

Me parece hermoso ya lo quiero confeccionar parece muy fácil gracias

@alinabenartzi 2 жыл бұрын

hi! I'm new at you channel, and I must say I really enjoy see you're cool things you are teaching us to sew! I'm only a beginner, but I'm learning, so thank you for all the beautiful projects!

@habibtyhusna 3 жыл бұрын

how nice to upload your video and not receiving hate people to dislike mashaallah i love all your videos :)))))))))))))))))))

@borbalaterezkovacs9782 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I’m in the middle of this project, and just a little something to keep in mind. I wanted a rather wide neck cut, which looks great, but the straps are slipping off my shoulder a bit. It is still wearable, just something to consider. I’m sure I’m going to make it again, with a bit more narrow spacing of the straps. Thank you so much for the tutorial, this is my first dress and I love it so far! :)

@reaangelib.macapundag3902 3 жыл бұрын

love the dress😊🥰 thanks for the tutorial😁

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure! Glad to hear you like how it turned out 😊

@windlessoriginals1150 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@plantbasedpisces5755 3 жыл бұрын

Just found some fabric to try the tiered dress and I'm nervous and excited as I'm new to sewing, but I LOVE the way that, and this one looks!!! Beautiful 💕

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you'll nail it!! Can't wait to see how your dress comes together.

@plantbasedpisces5755 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEssentialsClub Thank you for these tutorials 💚✌

@Aurora-uh9nk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear ! I will definitely try this project in the coming months . Appreciate this video , will look out for more from you ! If you can, pls can you show how to sew a square neckline with facings . Tks .

@jimenavasquez7637 3 жыл бұрын

Okay what! I saw your TikTok on this dress and I immediately had to come here! Just subscribed!! 💕

@Mylittlepoetscorner 3 жыл бұрын

you're so good!!!!

@natashayahoo2776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍

@romy9978 3 жыл бұрын

great video!

@cerenozkaya3466 Жыл бұрын

I am not a person who goes and comments on youtube videos but I AM YOUR FAN NOW

@georgiacrowden7203 3 жыл бұрын

congrats on 100K!!!

@daynamorrison7977 3 жыл бұрын

That fabric was meant to be a dress like that !! Making this soon for sure :)

@phamluongyenquynh9466 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your sharing

@vickident5762 3 жыл бұрын

I have a little tip for you, when sewing the side seams open up the facing and sew down the facing first , continuing onto the side seam. then flip the facing down. Super clean finish on under arm. Love the style, well done .

@seray7666 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Thank ❤😘

@sanda_official7905 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@HangLooossee 3 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial so much!! I thrifted a blue gingham and I'm pretty much finished, it's looking so cute :) I just have one issue and I'm having trouble finding help - how can I prevent the slimmer areas from kind of ballooning out when I try to take them in? It all looks great, but then I put the dress on and its poofy where it should be more slim! Thanks so much!

@claramc4016 Жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials 🥰 Anyone here using the metric system? Do you do a literal convertion from inches to centimeters? Or do you use another method to be able to sew it using the metric system?

@pasyamarpaung4868 3 жыл бұрын

omg ur so close to 100k subscriber! i want to congratulate first 🥳 keep up the amazing work 😭❤

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

hehe SO close!! Thanks heaps lovely x x

@ManUtdPrem09 3 жыл бұрын

Love love the dress. Struggling with sizing, either too small to get on or else gaping sides 😣 any sizing tips??

@JW-yy9ri 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maddy for this great tutorial! Quick question, if I wanted to make this with linen cut on the bias, are there any adjustments I’d have to make?

@laujeanne 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently subscribed to your KZfaq channel. Your tutorials are great. May I offer some suggestions? a. I notice that you don't do any pressing with an iron as you sew. I find that pressing every seam after sewing, (to include ironing the seam as flat and then ironing the seam open), really helps the fabric drape better, locks the stitches in place and also makes it easier putting the fabric pieces together as you construct the garment. This technique is why there are so many different pressing shapes used for sewing such as "Hams" and "sleeve boards". It is so much easier to sew a rolled hem if you press it in place first. b. When making any type of strap - leave both ends open and sew one lengthwise seam. After turning the fabric "tube" right side out, center the sewn seam down the center of the tube instead of on the side. Then press it in place making sure that your seam allowances are flattened open to prevent the bulkiness being on one side.. You will now have an invisible seam that can be placed towards the inside of the garment. If using a finer fabric you can also topstitch both sides of the strap for stability. This technique can also be applied to making belts. c. To prevent the facing curl that is happening with the front of your dress design you can press it in place with the inner facing pulled ever so slightly towards the inside and then topstitch along the outside which will stabilize the opening edges. [Your garment construction technique doesn't allow for using a facing under stitching technique which is traditionally used to prevent faced edges from curling outward.]

@yongxinee8927 2 жыл бұрын

These tips are fantastic for beginners! I am just learning about understitching. Do you think it is possible to slightly alter the garment construction to make understitching possible? For example, by sewing the top seam of the front panel first, then understitching that seam, then sewing the rest of the side seams for the front outer fabric and the facing, then understitching as much as possible until you get blocked and can't anymore? Thanks! I'm definitely using your suggestions when I try making this dress :D

@Wisdom-words758 2 жыл бұрын

💞💞💞

@LottieSue Жыл бұрын

Very helpful lesson, thank you. I would like to see your garments warn with your hair up and more of the back.

@elizavetaalotova1783 2 жыл бұрын

Милашка 😍

@bayleechewning4125 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video on how to take your own measurements & place them on fabric ?

@Carolinefingertoes 3 жыл бұрын

Started making this just now 😊 I had to add a couple of darts to the front piece - it was a bit baggy under the arms (I think due to extra boob volume 😅) but apart from that, lovely simple pattern + tutorial. Thanks a bunch 🥰🥰🥰

@Carolinefingertoes 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also probs gonna add a side zip, we'll see

@DD-hf7vh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying this ...I made the Interfacing first.. pinned it..tried on and it really baggy under the arms ..so had to put 2 darts in ...now I can cut this out on the main fabric ..so now I know after reading your posting that this is correct for fuller busted people ...

@brixi1988 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live? It seems to be always sunny and warm 😅😅😅 but I love all of your tutorial 😍😍😍 can't wait to try sewing this dress, I also made your blouse in the 2020 quarantine and I love it 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 I have to wait the summer 🤣 here in Roma is still winter until the 21th 😤😤😤

@TheEssentialsClub 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure those warmer days will be back before you know it!! I'm Qld Australia which is a very tropical climate year round - just means VERY hot summers though. So glad to hear you enjoyed following along the blouse x

@1Dsuperman 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get it over your head when you make the sides so tight? I’ve starting making this dress today, and after sewing the sides together pretty loosely, I want to take it in under my armpits, but worried it won’t fit over my shoulders to get it off. Any feedback would be helpful, thanks!

@PaintedbyJay 3 жыл бұрын

i think i'll make one on the bias as it'll have more give, or just inserting a side zipper and longer silky lining. did you finish yours? how did it go?

@emmaholmberg1616 3 жыл бұрын

Hej❤️ What length did you make your dress, and how tall are you? Love it!! And your videos!

@DIYCheng 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could wear this type of dress 🙁

@thamarabernal 3 жыл бұрын

I love your skirt! Did you made it by yourself? Is there a video about it? New subscriber here 🙋‍♀️

@karalee7329 3 жыл бұрын

tried making a mini version of this and almost there!

@darlenepaguandas2157 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm trying to make a slip dress similar to this, but with a v-neck front/back - i think I can follow similar steps, but i have silk - is it required to cut on the bias to make it flow and not be tight in all the wrong places? Or would cutting the line more a-line in the body work? Your tutorial is one of the most clear I've found - copying some of my existing dresses just isn't working! thanks!