making an Alemais dress that I can't afford out of Ikea bed spreads (for my graduation!)

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12 күн бұрын

French seam tutorial: • thrift flip! marimekko...
Ask me anonymous questions here ngl.link/steph___kennedy or leave them in the comments!
I made this dress from Ikea quilt covers and was inspired by the beautiful dresses by the brand Alemais. I can't believe I pulled this off!
ikea bed spread details:
white one - JÄTTELILJA ingka.page.link/rsRSpmNQ2YhFn...
navy one - NÄSSELKLOCKA ingka.page.link/DMcLJhqgMCYXu...
patterns used:
Simplicity 8014 for the bodice and neck band/collar
Vogue V9299 for the sleeves
Vogue V8184 for the skirt reference piece - but mostly this was just a gathered rectangle skirt - www.carbonchic.com.au/2014/12...
the alemais inspiration:
alemais.com/products/hotel-la...
steph___kennedy
~my machine~
My sewing machine is a Bernina B215 which isn't made anymore, but this machine is the closest one available now - Bernina B325:
amzn.to/3SwnGxx
~my filming setup~
my camera - Canon 90D with kit lens: amzn.to/3FtfBlR
my other lens - Canon Nifty Fifty 50mm f/1.8 amzn.to/3QtqrP1
my microphone - SmallRig Video Mic: amzn.to/3Sb1Fo9
This video was recorded on Wann, Bede, Dharug and Gundungurra Country. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live. I pay respect to Elders past and present.
Music credits:
Hero Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/

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@curlew-3592 5 күн бұрын

It’s so lovely to see a young person making their own clothes. I remember 50 years ago buying a piece of brocade silk fabric on my way home from work one Fridayto go on a first date (sadly now my late husband) the next day, Saturday. The shop I bought the fabric from is still there and I can never walk past without memories. Making clothes is so special compared to buying something over produced. All the best.👍😁🇬🇧

@grumpyoldlady_rants 4 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss. ❤️❤️❤️. My husband has cancer. We’ve been married almost forty years. I hope we have a lot more time.

@WelcomeToSteph 4 күн бұрын

What a special story - thank you for sharing. I hope you had a lovely life together ❤️

@arianafaustini42 15 сағат бұрын

My mum used to make quite a lot of my clothes when I was a child. When I started high school, we went to the fabric store together and picked out a bunch of mix and match patterns and fabric to make several outfits for school.

@Pbav8tor 6 күн бұрын

Your dress is prettier than the pricy ones.

@grumpyoldlady_rants 4 күн бұрын

I agree!!

@kaugusta1 4 күн бұрын

I think so, too!!

@grayfae3 4 күн бұрын

me 3.

@joeb4142 3 күн бұрын

It’s more relaxed but still stylish and elegant.

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Thank you to everyone who thinks so!

@DaintyDiaries 9 күн бұрын

The dress is STUNNING ❤ I will never look at an Ikea bed sheet the same. You look beautiful in it

@dejahdanger 8 күн бұрын

Absolutely stunning. Congrats on your degree and the dress. “I can’t afford it but I want it” has been the biggest factor in my crafting skills all my life.

@rendaowe 5 күн бұрын

The exact same thing here!

@nylyessuh3056 7 күн бұрын

It looks really good, and fits beautifully, well done. I’ve been a dressmaker for 35 years, one day you will look back on this and your skills will be second nature and I guarantee the same dress will only take you 3 to 4 hrs, like everything in life the more you do it the more you learn.

@WelcomeToSteph 7 күн бұрын

Too right! I'm already surprised by how easily I can manage things that I used to find so complicated.

@donnakoprek7005 5 күн бұрын

So true! I can now tackle much harder projects and love the idea that "yes, I can make that"! Well done❤

@terretulsiak 3 күн бұрын

@@WelcomeToSteph Find a dressmakers model of your body- or make one! (3-d scanning)

@blackcatz1364 11 күн бұрын

It looks great, congrats on your graduation! Another tip for cheap linen, H&M do 100% linen doona/duvet covers and when they are on sale you can get a lot of fabric for a really good price. I also feel like people don't realise how long it takes to make things. I have had people ask where I got something and then ask me to make them one and offer to pay for the fabric (with no consideration of the time and effort it would take for me to make it),

@WelcomeToSteph 11 күн бұрын

Haha people definitely underestimate how long it takes to make something!! Thanks for the tip on the cheap linen - I'll keep an eye out 👀

@jilbertb 9 күн бұрын

Making quilts as well. Someone offers to buy fabric and pay you $100 for a weeks worth of work, plus the time and cost of longarming it, is the ultimate insult.

@mandylavida 9 күн бұрын

@jilbertb I made a quilt for someone and they used it to line their dog's basket...

@elainebradleyceramist 8 күн бұрын

@@mandylavidaJesus! They had no idea what you’d given them? They love their dog so immensely a handmade quilt was merited? Ask for it back/cease friendship.

@robynwilliams460 8 күн бұрын

⁠⁠@@mandylavida Did they explain themselves?

@rendaowe 5 күн бұрын

Now there’s a girl who does whatever it takes to get the dress that she wants! I’ve been doing this my whole life, ever since my AUNTIE gave me an old sewing machine for Christmas one year. I was a young teen and taught myself everything. LOVED THIS SOO MUCH. I know so many women who would give anything to have your figure, no lye. AWESOMENESS! Absolutely loved this video and your determination, you Rocked it! Congratulations honey, so proud of the woman in you!

@WelcomeToSteph 5 күн бұрын

Oh thank you so much. I'm so lucky my mum taught me these skills and has supported me! Her genetics are also pretty amazing so I'm grateful for that too! Thanks for watching 💕

@HRHDMKYT 8 күн бұрын

Oh, and don’t shortchange your effort. You forgot to include your planning and designing time, your materials shopping time, and even transportation costs!!! This was a Herculean effort, fantastic success!

@santinahunsberger1956 2 күн бұрын

I never heard of an Alemais dress until this video. " No judgements please to anyone out there" I just looked it up online. You nailed it! I actually like yours better.

@thecraftykiwi8756 6 күн бұрын

I sewed for all three of my daughters. I reckon I saved thousands. I also made bedspreads from on sale sheets. I’m still doing repairs and makeover clothing and stuff for my friends and family. The latest was a quick school uniform repair for my neighbours daughter. I’m 76 and it’s still not stopping. Lol.

@WelcomeToSteph 6 күн бұрын

That's the way to do it!

@pollyg4160 9 күн бұрын

This posting makes me chuckle because as a senior in High School I made a (Mary Quant) dress out of a Damask type bead spread and wore it to an awards ceremony and I won. I was in such shock that I blurted out, "even my dress is made from a bedspread!' and got much applause. (I should have stopped before I took song requests...)

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

Hahahaa that is excellent!!!!!

@gabrielles1851 10 күн бұрын

That's pretty much a main reason I sew...making stuff I know I can't afford. Other reasons are: doesn't come in tall, my size, or in my country. Congratulations on finishing it and having a piece come from your head into reality.

@WelcomeToSteph 8 күн бұрын

Definitely! I love wearing something I know no one else in the world has 💕

@deedeeblanscet4433 9 күн бұрын

People who can sew well are admirable. People who can do what you did here are super human, in my opinion! That dress was absolutely amazing ❤

@Spangletiger 8 күн бұрын

Your dress is far more beautiful and elegant than the one that inspired it.

@lindaodom1322 7 күн бұрын

I agree!

@WelcomeToSteph 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment!

@luannschomel2642 2 күн бұрын

Ikea has some incredible prints. I used to raid the bins of showroom chang-outs to make stuff for my kids, when they were little.. everything from curtains to covering and old "sofa" to clothing. They're all grown up now, and we're still doing that !!!😂 Ikea is such a good source for nice Material at a reasonable price. Good job girl !!

@ruthkirkparick3535 10 күн бұрын

Technically the button bands are plackets, so you're not wrong. I was just reviewing Ikea's bed linen selection. Your dress is gorgeous 🤩

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

Oh!! The more you know!

@lauraoneal5146 3 күн бұрын

I LOVE THIS!! I mean the whole thing from the want to the IKEA shopping spree to the thrift buttons to the CONCEPTUALLY CUT HERE TO KEEP THE BIRDS to the marathon work/sew cram session. You looked STUNNING in that concept dress on graduation day. Girl you deserved your diploma just for this dress alone!! CONGRATULATIONS!!🎉🍾🎓

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

You truly understand me 😊 thanks for watching!

@vintagelady1 10 күн бұрын

Dress is gorgeous, looks SOOOOO expensive but is completely custom---"bespoke," I think they call it where the titled & wealthy hang out!> Congratulations on not just the dress but also on qualifying for the Procrastination Olympics which I am planning to get around to holding one of these days, not sure when or where, but eventually.

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

You might not get many sign ups because everyone will procrastinate applying 😂 I look forward to it nonetheless!

@HRHDMKYT 8 күн бұрын

Oooh!! Please make sure one of the Categories of your Olympics is “grudge holding”; my whole family could medal🏅!!! 🤭

@vintagelady1 8 күн бұрын

@@HRHDMKYT I will take that under advisement...eventually. LOL

@Learning.IsStillFun 4 күн бұрын

😄🤣

@crystal8160 10 күн бұрын

Lyocell is one of the nicer types of rayon fabric,very breathable and drapey. It was originally made to be a affordable silk alternative. Your fabric choices came together beautifully. Congratulations on both your graduation and completing such a wonderful project.

@prsnurse1318 2 күн бұрын

I have been sewing since I was 5 or 6 years old. You did a fantastic job! That dress is gorgeous! I have used sheets, thrift bedding, thrift oversized dresses (for the material), and vintage quilts, pillowcases etc for years! Up cycling is always fun and great for our earth. 🌍 Great creativity as well. Woot woot! Job well done. 🎉❤

@jilbertb 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful dress! Love seeing a young person, sew properly. So many videos out there where young people just hack things together, it makes me cringe. I french seam everything, even say, a flannel shirt. And i do own a serger. I had made my own wedding dress from 3 different patterns and it worked great. I went to a bridal shop, found the dress I wanted, ($700 in year 2000) and made it, including Chantilly lace bodice and sleeves, all for $200. I hand beaded it as well, as the pre-beaded lace was $200 per yard! Again, you did a spectacular job!

@dulciemidwinter1925 5 күн бұрын

I'd love to have seen that wedding dress! Sounds gorgeous.

@trudi1962 8 күн бұрын

I'm always on the lookout for discounted good quality quilt covers. You never know when you're going to need more fabric 😉 Op shops are also a treasure trove of beautiful patterned linens just waiting to be turned into features, pockets, or binding. Nice to see another 'no nonsense' Australian channel I can watch while sewing my day away.💚

@susann9365 6 күн бұрын

What is an op shop?

@susann9365 6 күн бұрын

Congratulations! I love your dress.

@WelcomeToSteph 6 күн бұрын

Op Shop is what Australians call a thrift store - short for Opportunity Shop

@marymeyer8185 5 күн бұрын

Absolutely love it.

@mademoisellem3529 5 күн бұрын

Always on the lookout for these in opshops. Made a lovely reversible Japanese style apron using a duvet cover and some of its existing seams.

@sherrillsturm7240 4 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, INCREDIBLE, WELL-DONE, AND AMAZING RESULT. HARD TO IMAGINE YOU DID THAT IN HALF A WEEK.

@uppereast74 8 күн бұрын

ingenuity is the mother of invention. Gorgeous dress and you in it. Congratulations on your graduation

@Sjiesjam 8 күн бұрын

Even Dame Kiri Te Kanawa had an evening skirt made from sheets. She loved the print and went and got it

@WelcomeToSteph 8 күн бұрын

Dame Kiri is such an inspiration!

@elainebradleyceramist 8 күн бұрын

It is a beautiful dress. Well done.

@LoveJoy4Jesus 10 күн бұрын

All of your fine details, especially from the patterning/colorblocking, make this dress shine 😁. I prefer yours to the inspiration! Excellent work

@jacsfalconer1929 5 сағат бұрын

Stunning dress. I had to laugh at you leaving it to almost the last minute, I now know that thousands of us all do the same thing. Onwards and upwards with your brilliant sewing projects. 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@br6480 9 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your degree. Good lord that dress is absolutely gorgeous and it’s nice to see I’m not the only one who uses bed linens or shower curtains in non traditional ways.

@donnaliffiton7087 4 күн бұрын

Great thing about IKEA bedding is that all the patterns and colours in any current collection are all matched for interchangeability.

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

The more you know! I hadn't thought that was intentional but it makes sense.

@kathyjames9250 4 күн бұрын

Brava, it turned out so pretty and looks very smart on you, and very “high-end.” The buttons are perfect.

@allyncollins359 10 күн бұрын

I wear pretty much only 10th century dresses...nothing fancy but I love it when my "mistakes" or my creative ideas come out brilliantly!! Congrats to you!

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@TruFlyFox 10 күн бұрын

Congrats on your graduation for your Master's! That is a huge accomplishment. The dress turned out amazing.

@aimeeh400 5 күн бұрын

The masking tape on the sewing machine is such a good hack!

@janicewebber5584 2 күн бұрын

I use thick rubber bands.

@Lynn_Nice 13 сағат бұрын

Both ideas are great. TY

@storeytwinb 2 күн бұрын

You did such an amazing thing designing and making this beautiful dress! I have that very IKEA duvet. I've often thought it would make a beautiful dress. Great job!

@tinaruiz9606 Күн бұрын

WOW. You are amazing. The dress is way prettier than the expensive one. Well you are a true artist. Your dress is unique and one of a kind

@lpanayi6954 5 күн бұрын

Gorgeous 😍 And excellent problem solving skills! I'm always in awe of people who can make things so skillfully. ❤

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 8 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your graduation and getting your Masters degree. Your dress is lovely. It came out better than the designer brand.

@avrilcrisp5725 10 күн бұрын

The dress looks really classy. The colour combinations really work. Well done. And well done on your graduation.

@sasunshine5866 2 күн бұрын

That dress turned out absolutely adorable, and how clever of you to get IKEA bedspread material! Who would have thought of that. I love the combination of the white with the navy. It is just beautiful and so original. You will be the big hit at graduation! You should also be a dress designer!!

@lorriedilucente3965 5 күн бұрын

I salute you on your beautiful dress. It's a real compliment that a family member asked if it was indeed an Alemais dress...it speaks to your drafting and sewing skills. Congratulations on your graduation, too!

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much and yes I was very chuffed 🤗

@capodicasa4038 9 күн бұрын

Absolutely lovely! I think anyone who is just beginning to make their own clothes will find your thought process, working out how to do things, very useful. Also, putting elements from different patterns together is something beginners might not have thought of doing. I think you deserve another degree for the dress!!

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

Honestly it hadn't occurred to me to put different parts of patterns together until more recently than I want to admit - my brain just didn't think of it. So I guess that's why I want to share my process these days - I'm glad you can see that!

@Lamara5292 9 күн бұрын

I love that you used sheets, always making somethng from something else. Good job!

@ezza1337 4 күн бұрын

Steph, you have done an amazing job on this dress. It looks absolutely beautifully made and beautiful on you. Well done!

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Tavieme 9 күн бұрын

My first time watching any of your content your channel was in my recommendations and I am pleased. you did a phenomenal job. I’m so impressed and congratulations on your graduation.

@AudriannaB-World-Peace 4 күн бұрын

The dress came out just stunning! You should feel so proud of your resourcefulnes and your sewing skills are wonderful!🌟♥️

@brendasnow8255 9 күн бұрын

Architecture! You really are a creative person.

@cyndi8799 Күн бұрын

Congratulations on your graduation! Great job on the dress! Beautiful combination/design of the dress. Sewing since I was 14 years (now 68) gives me great pleasure to see the creativity of the generations coming up! You are going to go far with your talent of design!

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Thank you! You must have some serious skills yourself!

@hafizismail3353 10 күн бұрын

Using another colour for the hem is nice. If it's going to be that long, it's easier to clean. Love the dress. Looks fresh & classic.

@karendavies1468 4 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your graduation and on the dress. Looks excellent. I can understand not touching the materials until you were short on time. I do that all the time myself, I can recall years ago going to a wedding and sewing the buttons on in the car while my husband drove there. ❤😊

@user-xd2ml8dn9h 8 күн бұрын

Wow this is ao beautiful, whimsical and absolutely gorgeous it looks like a thousand dollar dress

@Peggapoo Күн бұрын

Fabulous dress! Your choice of material was perfect. My ability to think outside the box is lacking to say the least. I truly admire those of you that can do this.

@ronrussell592 Күн бұрын

I am a seamstress. I commend you for your ingenuity, stepping outside the box of normal stitchery. You’ve done a marvelous job so much so I’d like to have one.😮

@WelcomeToSteph 16 сағат бұрын

Oh thank you! That's high praise!

@thurayya8905 6 күн бұрын

You end up with a beautiful dress, a useful degree, and, best of all, a record of a wonderful moment in your life. Congratulations! It's a creation💛🐦.

@1wolfpup 8 күн бұрын

Your dress turned out beautifully.

@MsJeselle 9 күн бұрын

Wow!! Great job! I actually do not like this brand's style so I was a little hesitant to watch this video but your dress is BEAUTIFUL!!! Hands down blew me away! Maybe you should design instead of doing architecture lol! Such a wonderful job❤❤

@esperansaloughran693 8 күн бұрын

Have faith! The dress is going to tell you what it wants....❤

@paulavandieden8609 7 күн бұрын

Congratulations on the dress, and your masters! I remember what a proud moment that was. Beautiful job, new sub :)

@WelcomeToSteph 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@regalrose3365 9 күн бұрын

Well done, it's beautiful! Congratulations on graduation 🎉🎉🎉

@bettysanborn1991 18 сағат бұрын

Wow! It's prettier than the inspiration dress. You certainly know what your doing.

@user-ld7tn9dl4z Күн бұрын

Congrats to all the people who create lovely items from whatever material. It gives such joy and satisfaction and creates memories. I had so many skills as a younger person,sewing, knitting, crochet,lace making, all of which I no longer do.Its great to read of so many wonderful and creative ideas .

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@brendamathieu1069 7 күн бұрын

The dress looks absolutely lovely on you! It was so much fun to see you choosing the material and deciding how you were going to put it together. You are a wonderful designer.🌟🏆

@WelcomeToSteph 7 күн бұрын

Oh thank you!

@barbarawarner4645 11 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your graduation (WhooHoo) and this completion of your stunning dress. Creativity abounds.

@WelcomeToSteph 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ngee9701 Күн бұрын

I like that fabric more than some of the Alemais prints. Well done. Bloody brilliant

@marlenejones6266 17 сағат бұрын

You are a mistress of sewing, a queen? Anyway you rocked this dress. Im so in awe. WOW

@Summers.Little.Studio 8 күн бұрын

Girl I can't believe you only have 1.74 thousand subscribers, you're awesome!

@WelcomeToSteph 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! A couple of days ago I had 985 so the people have finally arrived 💪🏼

@CathyM-uv1it 2 күн бұрын

I am in love with your beautiful dress! And those red wellies!

@bethrogers5656 8 күн бұрын

gorgeous! You’re so brave to just cut without doing a muslin mock up. But I remember finishing velvet Christmas dresses on the airplane on the way to spend holiday with family. Well done!

@WelcomeToSteph 8 күн бұрын

Oh yes no mock up, but I was using pattern pieces I've sewn before so roughly knew how it would fit 🤞🏻

@mrsgingernoisette Күн бұрын

I don't know how to express it, I loved your dress more than the inspo.Your dress has like a solid structure, it feels cohesive and solid, the button band and sleeves looks amazing, they look so put together.

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@betheva5917 2 күн бұрын

It’s such a wonderful way to source fabric and design that is so difficult now in ordinary fabric shops. It’s very pretty and unique.

@Sorana44 8 күн бұрын

Soooo beautiful!!! Now we all know why was that dress so pricey!! ♥️

@judierenfrow8073 8 күн бұрын

It’s beautiful. And you wear it so well. Thank you for sharing.

@kathleenreynolds6492 2 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Be SO proud of yourself. I’ve discovered over the years that some of the best sewers are engineers- or in your case, architects (similar skill abilities). And maybe sewers should think of themselves as fabric engineers/ architects. Best of all, the dress enhances YOU!

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Yes, it's all about spatial thinking. I'm forever fascinated by taking flat things and turning them into 3D things.

@MarthaOprisko Күн бұрын

Your creative mind & talent at visualizing the finished project is awesome! I love this dress. I believe it looks better than the majority of the Alemais dresses that look more of a hodge podge of fabrics sewn together than what you made, which had a much nicer coordinated appeal to me.

@WelcomeToSteph 16 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joanneblair2087 7 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your graduation and your dress. It is absolutely beautiful.

@barkingfromnewmexico9448 5 күн бұрын

You did a terrific job! The dress turned out beautifully, and the fabrics you chose work well together.

@maryswanson9982 3 күн бұрын

I have no talent at sewing, but I love to watch skilled people do it! I love the dress!

@grumpyoldlady_rants 5 күн бұрын

That is a gorgeous dress! I remember the days when I could sew up a dress in just a day or two. Now, I can only see for a few hours before having to take a break.

@WelcomeToSteph 5 күн бұрын

Oh thank you. Indeed one day I'm sure my eyes will fail me.

@grumpyoldlady_rants 5 күн бұрын

@@WelcomeToSteph - Hopefully not for a very, very long time! I just noticed autocorrect changed sew to see! 😜.

@WelcomeToSteph 5 күн бұрын

@@grumpyoldlady_rants hahaha autocorrect 🙄

@nicolabjork2533 5 күн бұрын

Gorgeous! The fabric has such a lovely fall to it.

@WelcomeToSteph 5 күн бұрын

It really does!

@drleonesse 8 күн бұрын

Clever girl!! I am so impressed!

@christinenewell2679 Күн бұрын

Very good. (7years ago I made 56 (easy) girls dresses to go out to Rwanda……. yea, I loved every minute of it and I took time for some pretty embellishments and frilly petticoats. I wanted to do 60 of them but saw 4 brand new girls , school frocks in a Charity shop for £1 each ….. I had a stroke 5 yrs ago but I can still do a bit of sewing, mending which I enjoy and aprons, bags ….. straight sewing. I just adored this dress, very, very clever , it made me remember my 60s days when we made all sorts of dresses, ‘flowers in our hair’ and all that Jazzzy stuff!!!! Keep on loving your youth and vitality….. try a few flowers in your hair ….. just for fun🥰.

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@elainrichards7912 Күн бұрын

It’s really lovely. And congrats on your degree and graduation. That’s a huge milestone in your life.

@dianelodico2166 8 күн бұрын

It’s a beautiful dress! Yay for you! Congratulations on your graduation.

@rosincox9799 6 күн бұрын

The dress is gorgeous .Beautiful selection of fabrics .I relied on charity shop bedlinens when making costumes for school musicals . I rarely bought fabrics from the store ,Congrats on your graduation .

@jillanglemyer3168 4 күн бұрын

Beautiful! I remember my mom and GMA making dresses for me when I was little. They took their circle skirts apart and used that fabric. I was so proud.

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

What a lovely memory!

@embroiderpiccies 2 күн бұрын

What a brilliant achievement. Reminded me of sewing my graduation dress back in 1985 - a Vogue Designer pattern with a very lovely weighty pink polyester. 🩷🩷🩷

@NarelleCustomSongs 8 күн бұрын

Well done, Steph! What a fabulous result! Your concept is gorgeous, and you look beautiful in it. I'm particularly admiring the way you balanced the embroidered portions to create a pleasing whole.

@raegomez8323 8 күн бұрын

I love how you created this dress! Brava!

@mandylavida 9 күн бұрын

Unbelievably cute

@granniesb8145 4 күн бұрын

Congratulations....on yppur degree ! And on your exquisite desiging ! You looked so magnificent and euphoric !!! I was feeling that along with you when I saw you wearimg that magnificient creation ! When you mentioned french seams it brought back a memoty of making a very classy dress shirt for my precious little boy......it turned out beautifully. My little boy is now 58 years old now. Your suhscribers are feeling the euphoria right along with you . Watching this video has cheered me immensely. I am 81 years old now but love seeing such a great success story. I wish you total success in everything you do. Again ...thanks for the trip down memory lane ! 😊

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing and for watching!

@brendasnow8255 9 күн бұрын

So pretty and so creative. The buttons are perfect, too. I’m inspired to do something much easier with some fabric I’ve had for years, bought just because I liked it.

@WelcomeToSteph 9 күн бұрын

Time to get it out and make it!!!

@NickUncommon 9 күн бұрын

Congrats on both, the Graduation and the beautiful dress.

@SheVotesByMail 5 күн бұрын

I love French seams. Your work is outstanding! Enjoy that beautiful Maxi.

@thethriftyfawn 20 сағат бұрын

Oh my goodness Steph! KZfaq randomly recommended this video to me this evening, but I was not disappointed and I just subscribed!!! This was such a well put together video with excellent flow, pacing, and editing. Your dress is beautiful and so are you! And I broke down CRYING at the graduation footage! Excellent work! Fawn 😊

@WelcomeToSteph 19 сағат бұрын

Oh thank you so much Fawn! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

@esperansaloughran693 8 күн бұрын

What a grand idea!

@kimbeckner9240 9 күн бұрын

Fantastic job on that! It’s gorgeous and it looks so, so, so, comfortable! ❤❤❤

@tonyathomas9540 2 күн бұрын

Making out of bedspread is as innovative as Scarlets green dress out of curtains:-)

@sewcrazybaker Күн бұрын

I'm a 71 year old woman and I have loved to sew ever since my Mother taught me how more than 60 years ago. About 50 years ago, I was making a dress to wear on a date. I don't know what kind of fabric it was, but it was beautiful! All I remember is that it was very good quality and felt rich, while being a fine fabric. The color was a dark red, which is my favorite. I somehow sewed part of the skirt to the bodice. I have no idea how that happened! After staring at the HORRIBLE mistake for a few minutes and wondering what to do, I did what anyone would do. I yelled for MOM!!! (I had to yell because I was on the 3rd floor of our house and Mom was on the 1st floor of our house in Ohio, USA. She "fixed" it by using a seam ripper to remove the stitches. But there was a small hole in the bodice. She fixed that by sewing a fabric flower over the hole, which was on the upper left side of the bodice. Thanks Mom! The dress was quite pretty and I wore it on several occasions. I LOVE your dress! PS... Except for pajama pants, I don't sew clothing anymore. I'm a quilter. I've made quilts for all my nieces and nephews as they marry, one for my sister, several table runners for my sister and other quilty things.

@WelcomeToSteph Күн бұрын

Haha Mum to the rescue!! My Mum has helped me with sticky sewing situations more times than I can remember!

@sjje2843 8 күн бұрын

Well done. Great inspiration.

@HRHDMKYT 8 күн бұрын

This dress is so, SO beautiful 🤩!! You must be so proud of yourself! Congratulations on your graduation🧑‍🎓, and on this stunning finish. Your fearless cutting is admirable. Well done you!! 👍🏻

@WelcomeToSteph 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@adampatterson143 3 күн бұрын

I adore you! I make clothing as well and this hack is beyond! Thank you so very much for sharing. I've never heard of the dress you copied but I cannot imagine it looked any better. Your fabric choice; glorious!!

@tfm4580 5 күн бұрын

I love the way you admit your errors as most of us go wrong at some point, and it's encouraging for us to hear as you still created such a beautiful dress, thank you for sharing. oh and btw, love the costings at the end too, really helpful.

@WelcomeToSteph 3 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!