EASY! How to make your own Kaftan Boho Dress from thrifted items!

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2 жыл бұрын

This is a quick and easy sewing tutorial using thrifted items (including beautiful scarves) to make a Kaftan or Boho Maxi Dress. I will show you step by step how to created this one of a kind piece of wearable art!
LINKS TO ITEMS I USE IN MY SEWING ROOM:
Brother sewing machine: amzn.to/3nSaVR2
Pink power electric scissors: amzn.to/3zzz9SN
Rotary cutter and mat set: amzn.to/3KEDxGk
Fiskars sewing scissors: amzn.to/3Mnlp4T
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@esperansaloughran693 2 ай бұрын

You and I are two rare birds who love recycling clothing as art to wear...I just love your ideas!

@tmyershandmade978 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

@kimcase9 22 күн бұрын

How did I miss this one?? oh yesss I have old dresses that need new life.. love this idea

@delvana111 Жыл бұрын

You are FABULOUS. You have the gift.

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you 🤗😘💖💖💖💖

@ChrissyMassageandCreations 11 ай бұрын

I already have the shirt in mind for this, so fun!!

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Aww yayy! Have fun!🤗💖💖💖💖💖

@kristinjacobsen3417 11 ай бұрын

Scarves! Just what i wanted to see you use! Cool! They're so flowy and bright. Thanks!

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!🤗💞💞💞

@d3bbi3W 2 жыл бұрын

I look so forward to your videos, your a great teacher. You have helped me think outside the box with sewing projects.

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you!!💞💞💞

@kathyvalentine1543 11 ай бұрын

My sisters and I have been thrifting for over 40 years. In al those years we never bought to turn our stuff into something else! You are a huge inspiration! Thank you!

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Aww love that!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

@Charmaine886 2 жыл бұрын

I got so excited when I saw a new video as I have binged your whole channel in 2 days lol. Love this as always, you are truly amazing

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Omgosh I appreciate that so much!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗

@amyspringer1483 6 ай бұрын

Genius. Love everything you do and your attitude.

@tmyershandmade978 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗❤❤❤❤

@AmberGarrett-py6ry 5 ай бұрын

Watched quite a few of your videos and am still amazed with with designs.

@tmyershandmade978 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

@bgcrow1 9 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorites! Love love the way you sewed the sleeves! Amazing! Thank you Tracey, Brenda

@tmyershandmade978 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!🤗💞💞💞💞

@nancystanger7430 11 ай бұрын

You find the coolest looking fabrics!

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!🤗💞💞💞💞

@jenjenh706 2 жыл бұрын

So simple, but stunning as usual love this one you are amazing

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!!💞💞💞

@annesicilianooriginalartwo7413 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.. ill be on the hunt.. love love your channel ❤️

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that (and you) so so much!💞💞💞💞💞💞

@michelleterry424 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 beautiful! ❤ Watching your video's. Coming out of the box slowly.

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Aww I love that! Thank you 🤗💖💖💖💖

@mariamihaeladeceanu6770 10 ай бұрын

Superba rochie! Am traducere, multumesc mult!Salutari din Cluj-România

@keopicat1966 8 ай бұрын

i just love your channel as i am little depressed i start to realise some pieces Inspired by your creations and anytime, i just feel better. while i used my hands and mind doing some of my own creations, I don't think about the dictatorship that is taking place, settled in my country (france), and against which I have done my part, by being a whistleblower since 2011. I'm tired and this upcycling is re-energizing me.

@tmyershandmade978 8 ай бұрын

🤗💞💞💞💞

@piratessalyx7871 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Great idea’s always gurl! I always see tons of scarves at the thrift store!

@tmyershandmade978 8 ай бұрын

🤗💞💞💞💞💞

@verog.828 Жыл бұрын

Sublime !!!! Ce camaïeu de bleu est magnifique. Merci beaucoup 😊. ❤from Réunion

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!!!🤗💖💖💖💖

@lynnturner9406 Жыл бұрын

I love this. As a child of of the 60s I think it is so very cool. Love how your art pieces are so beautiful. I remember when and love seeing you put these together. ❤❤❤❤

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@juliee8332 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was looking for today! My mom always wears kaftans, and I wanted to make her one for her birthday. This is perfect inspiration!

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Oh fun!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@saundraweed9738 11 ай бұрын

Thank you again for being you! You are such an inspiration and so creative. You explanations are so easy to follow. Can’t wait to use up all the beautiful scarves I keep buying but don’t know how to wear. Now they have a new purpose. Thank you again!

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Aww I love that! Thank you so so much!!🤗💖💖💖💖

@veronicastackhouse9105 2 жыл бұрын

I'm never disappointed. You are truly amazing. You are absolutely right. This is beautiful art you can wear. It's beautiful comfortable Elegant all into one amazing piece. I so look forward to your videos each week. Again this I will do. Thanks for sharing and wanting to share. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Aww my pleasure. Thank you so much for watching and for the support!💞💞💞💞💞

@marynorthcott6504 7 ай бұрын

You Rock Lady!❤❤❤

@tmyershandmade978 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗💕💕💕💕

@suewalker4855 2 жыл бұрын

Love the simple sleeves

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

So simple, yet so dramatic💞💞💞

@lorindadods2549 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do upcycling. Last year, I picked up items to put together and for some of them, I did and it was ok but for the others…I couldn’t even start. Couldn’t figure out how to get the image in my head into the machine. So the thrifted items have just sat there. Then two days ago, I happened across your channel and I am mesmerized and inspired. I showed a few of your pieces to my sister to get her reaction and asked if I was crazy. She said “no, it’s about time you started this. You’re incredibly talent but lack courage”. 😬🙈 which is so funny to me because in one of your videos, that was one of the qualities you said was needed to do this. Anyway, so thankful you are sharing these. My creative juices are flowing and I can’t wait to finally cut into those pieces and remake them into something fun!!

@tmyershandmade978 10 ай бұрын

I'm sooo happy that you will be doing this!!!! Sounds like you have a wonderfully supportive sister! I have a sister (one year older), she is SO incredibly talented, but she lacks the confidence to put anything out there for the world to enjoy...so sad to me. She totally suffers from over analysis. I hope you dig in and give it a shot! What do you have to lose? Please keep me updated!!!🤗💕💕💕💕💕

@lorindadods2549 10 ай бұрын

@@tmyershandmade978 suffering from over analysis is HARD!!! That’s a HUGE part of my struggle, one I’ve been working to overcome. 😅 I hope your sister comes to the place where she can overcome it as well! Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll attempt to keep you posted!

@kathiedurkel8799 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic creation! I want to make them all! It almost has a kimono look also.

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰I agree, it does have a Kimono vibe😍

@itsme4693 9 ай бұрын

Love love, love it, again 🥰♥️

@tmyershandmade978 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🤗💕💕💕💕

@northerngal43 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!!! You just made my day! I knew you had to be out there somewhere! I have so many pretty scarves and knew they'd be good for something, and I totally love Boho dresses! I love your style! Thanks for sharing your technique!

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank YOU so much for watching and taking the time to reach out to me 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@janacorbell401 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazingly talented! This is beautiful. Thank you for your tutorials, I love watching and learning!

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank YOU💞💞💞💞💞

@WorldOfWonder66 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love that. What a great idea

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗🤗😘😘💖💖💖

@suzannecampbell185 2 жыл бұрын

OMGosh...that is exactly what I have been wanting to sew...how did you know?? Love this dress...this will be my next project!

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Thank u so much 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@Fitlover24 2 жыл бұрын

This is another mind-blowing awesome tutorial...im always eagerly waiting for your tutorials .. I'm supp excited to do this with the skirts n tops I have in my wardrobe... Woo-hoo.... Thnkuuuuuuu...

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and for the kind words!!💗💗💗

@cjhenderson9910 2 жыл бұрын

Another home run!😍

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!!!💞💞💞

@hmellison Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and style! This dress is inspiring me to make one ❤

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Aww my pleasure, thank YOU so much for watching 💖💖💖💖

@mairacassola5433 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!! Amazing!!!! L O V E D

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

💞💞💞💞💞

@tingypsy3041 2 жыл бұрын

I get SO excited when I get a notification of a new video from you. Bravo on this one as well!!

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Omgosh that makes me so happy!!! Thank you!💖💖💖💖💖

@dawncannon7074 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Darling! ❤

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗🤗😘😘💞💞💞💞

@petalsjones Жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing. I love this. I have lots of scarves to play with. Thanks so much!

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Have fun🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@ilenegardner3784 2 жыл бұрын

The comments say it all! I too am so Happy with your Tutorials. They are easily explained/understood. You are a Beautiful and Charming Lady. Are you self taught in all this Upcycle sewing? Also what kind of sewing machine do you use? I'm just a beginner but learning so much. Upcycling/Sewing is my Favorite! Thank you for sharing your Amazing and Fun Talent with Us! :-)

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank u so much!! Yes, I am self taught, I just figure things out as I go for the most part lol. I use a Brother sewing machine great value.🥰🥰🥰

@ilenegardner3784 2 жыл бұрын

@@tmyershandmade978 Is it Manual or Computerized? Brother has so many to choose from. Ty! :-)

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

@@ilenegardner3784 it's the manual one, one of the least expensive

@sarahcox9284 11 ай бұрын

I was just about to ask you where you got your mannequin from,then you mentioned why you have one. I need to get one but they are not easy to come by in the UK, certainly not ones like that.It's great how you always seem to get your thrift hauls colour coordinated,like they were made for each other.❤💙

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗💖💖💖

@guignegenie8253 11 ай бұрын

Magical ❤❤❤

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!🤗💖💖💖💖

@Sandra-jm4tn Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞

@cheryleibert6972 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!💗💗💗💗

@jenjenh706 2 жыл бұрын

That sleeve is one im using soooon

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

💞💞💞💞💞

@SuZ3945 2 жыл бұрын

so much fun to watch your videos, super boho dress!

@tmyershandmade978 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!💗💗💗💗💗💗

@rubyokosi6946 11 ай бұрын

Adorable❤

@tmyershandmade978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!🤗💖💖💖💖

@mercefontova1108 7 ай бұрын

Precioso !!!!!

@tmyershandmade978 7 ай бұрын

🤗💕💕💕💕

@lucyandlily4197 Ай бұрын

Love this! Also do you have a tutorial for the cute denim skirt your wearing?

@tmyershandmade978 Ай бұрын

Sorry, I dont🤗❤❤❤❤

@evelyncowans3667 10 ай бұрын

Super like ❤❤❤

@tmyershandmade978 10 ай бұрын

🤗💞💞💞

@amethystorgan4293 Жыл бұрын

I like the dress but OMG I love love the gorgeous orangy shirt your wearing! I love the store, did you make this? I would love to see this video.

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The orange top was actually a thrift store score...Free People🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@JollyRose143 Жыл бұрын

Love the dress, where did you buy your mannequin ? I like something like that. Thank you for another great video.

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

I can't remember I've had it soo long. I looked on Amazon but can't find anything similar.🥰🥰

@annesicilianooriginalartwo7413 Жыл бұрын

Omg you're amazing.. this shit gets my heart pumping.. Im a newbie sewer but a pro upcycler. Advise please..I'm a plus size gal, when I'm looking for one of those mannequin should I be looking for a plus size mannequin? Is there such a thing lol Thanks in advance ... Love what you do ❤❤❤

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I've seen plus size mannequins, but I haven't looked for quite awhile. If you create for yourself, I'd get as close to my measurements as possible. If you use it for display to sell, size isn't as important. Thank you so much for watching and reaching out. 🤗😘💞🤗😘💞

@pamconsidine9606 Жыл бұрын

This dress is beautiful!!! I have a question: do the raw edges (ex. On the sleeve) unravel? I understand that where the fabrics are attached, one to another, you used a zig zag stitch. Where the fabrics are free glowing, you left the edges unsown and raw; these are the edges I am questioning. Would you hand wash this garment and hang to dry? Thank you, in advance, for your response!! ❤️

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I have a hand wash setting on my wash machine, I would use that and cold water. The raw edges will fray, u could serge the raw edges if u have a serger or run a zig zag stitch along the raw edges, there will still be a small amount of fraying but the zig zag will stop unraveling, or you could always do a double rolled hem.🥰🥰🥰

@copinga 7 ай бұрын

❤😊😊

@lucidkate Жыл бұрын

I'd love some advice Traci 🙏🏻. I made a patchwork kimono// duster from vintage pillow cases. Basically made one long rectangle, folded it in half, cut a hole for the neck and a slit down the front for a opening. I cut out a bit of fabric on each side before sewing up the sides so it was more of a "T" shape. My problem is, the upper arms are pretty bulky. Any suggestions on how I can make the upper arms lay nicer without getting rid of my "oversized" look that I love so much in a kimono/duster?! 🤔

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Boy, that's a toughy. Without seeing it and playing with its hard to give advice. Is it so bulky that you won't wear it?🥰🥰🥰

@lucidkate Жыл бұрын

@@tmyershandmade978 No, I'll wear it lol. I just wonder if there is a way to make it better, you know? Maybe once I wash it it will lay better?

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

I think it sounds amazing, patchwork from vintage pillow cases! I've made similar, rectangle shapes, cut into a T shape with blankets. They are similar in fit as you describe. I don't mind it though. If you look at a store bought kimono or robe, the sleeve is cut into a curve where it attaches at the arm hole. I feel like that must give it a better fit.🥰🥰🥰

@lucidkate Жыл бұрын

@tmyers handmade Thank you! It turned out really beautiful. And you're totally right, there is a curve! We'll see how it looks after a light wash. Maybe it will relax a bit. Thanks for all the help!

@tmyershandmade978 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!💞💞💞💞