Sewing things I can’t afford: *girly* edition

Sewing things I can’t afford: girly edition | WITHWENDY

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4 ай бұрын

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Hi, I'm Wendy, and I have been on a sewing journey ever since my mom taught me how to make little outfits for my dolls. I studied engineering and business, had an office job for two years, and then quit to embark on a lifelong sewing adventure on KZfaq. Subscribe to join me on the adventure, and maybe make your own clothing too! Thanks for watching ❤️

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@NickiSchmicki 4 ай бұрын

Well, I feel enough people have shed light on betterHelp, which I knew nothing about. Edit: I’m very glad you’re finding sponsors because sewing and KZfaq are NOT CHEAP, but also glad that the community is helping to clarify areas that people don’t necessarily know about! More relevant to the video, I love the white fabric used for the scrunchie mockup! I actually like how it lost some of the petal definition and became a bit more subtle in design that way. My 2024 is going to be similar to yours where I want to discover and live within my own personal style. I’ve been a “fashion coward” for the last decade and I’m ready to rock the clothing that I ACTUALLY love!

@everlyw7892 4 ай бұрын

this!! replying mostly to boost your comment; sponsors r important but betterhelp is not a good company

@aldenbarnes2179 4 ай бұрын

Seems like I’ve been beaten to it, but I wanted to let you know that BH is an unethical company that has been caught selling private patient information, and the overall model of BH is not conducive to improving mental illness or specific conditions. Therapy is meant to be a tool to help patients process information in a healthy and beneficial way, and BH sets up a dynamic where patients can use their therapist as a crutch (having 24hr access to them). The expected long term benefits of therapy aren’t produced when therapy is used in this way. I hope you understand!

@gaiazambello9740 2 ай бұрын

BH also sells ALL of your data, including private medical records 😨

@kukanasilva 4 ай бұрын

I was pregnant with twins in 1977 and grew out of maternity clothes quickly. I made several tops and dresses with shirred tops, saved a lot of money. Congratulations on your baby❤

@riverlu 4 ай бұрын

Please do your research for BH! There have been many scandals of BH selling users data and also just being problematic! But the scrunchies are cute!

@waterbitten 4 ай бұрын

The flower scrunchie is so sweet. Your shirring skills are growing so much, shirring still intimidates me. Also, i love the pop up definitions!

@sarahbhutta251 4 ай бұрын

Glad to get a heads up on Better Help! I was considering checking them out. Will stay away!!

@GM-qq1wi 4 ай бұрын

With a scalopped or pointed waistline, I do the following. This way I can keep the hem of the garment completely on grain. Pre gather about 4 or 5 rows or gathers, enough so the gathering lines are wider than the depth of the longest scallop. Place gathered skirt pannel on form and cinch gathering threads closed, distribute gthers evenly SYMMETRICALLY, keeping them hem level, now apply the bodice on top. Trace the sewing line of the scalloped edge onto the gathered skirt with removable pen. Remove all garments and gathering stitches, lay the skirt pannel flat, and re-establish a more symetrical and evenly curved sewing line. Trim to allow seam allowance and re-gather along sewing lone and sew to bodice.

@konstantina9876 4 ай бұрын

oh this is so smart, I will definitely be using it, thank you!

@saritshull3909 4 ай бұрын

I was coming here to say this! I learnt it from watching others make 18th and 19th C dresses with cartridge pleats and pointed bodices. You tack it to the bodice in a straight line at the highest point and then sew along the actual bodice seam line and then pull all your basting and gathering threads, cut the excess only if its interfering with fit and overcaste the edges.

@cozymoggele 13 күн бұрын

Yall are lifesavers c:

@tamara10 4 ай бұрын

Better help isn't an ethical service, they sell their users data

@moda78z 4 ай бұрын

Now? Where does it say that?

@kx175 4 ай бұрын

Every single company does that 💀 girl….

@ngozi230 4 ай бұрын

⁠@@kx175 yes every single company does that but better help is considered a health service and I’m pretty sure that’s again HIPPA. The FTC actually sued better help for it.

@ichig0tchi 4 ай бұрын

That's the least of their problems they are zionist's collaborators in the middle of a genocide but not a single KZfaqr seems to gaf and all pretend there's nothing going on

@tamara10 4 ай бұрын

@@kx175 you think it's okay for a company to sell people's medical data?

@briandmiu 4 ай бұрын

I love your authenticity about not being perfectly satisfied with the end result! 🩵 I agree that the pointed part of the hips bunched a little weirdly. In the inspo dress, the neckline kinda flares out (scallops? idk the right term 🙈) what if you added a little flare like that at the bottom of the “shirt” part to cover the bunchy part? Idk if that makes sense or if you’re planning on doing that much surgery to it!! Loved watching this journey 💕 Also wanna say your videos are such a comfort to me 🩵 I love seeing your brainstorming, process, your thoughts along the way, the editing, and of course how it all comes together in the end!! I get into little slumps where I don’t have the motivation/inspo to continue my projects and your videos always give me the creative boost I need :)

@hazeleligado2321 4 ай бұрын

"The Fa family!" Love the mulan reference, that was amazing 😂 I actually really love the result! The scrunchie is adorable, and I don't think the uneven hem is that noticeable! That blue really suits you btw :) thanks for the video ❤

@os2088 4 ай бұрын

The crunchy sharpness of the scissors cutting the stretchy fabric you made is just 🤌❤

@charmainerohde8575 4 ай бұрын

Wendy, you truly are a star! Awesome video and editing. I learn so much hearing your thought processes while you design, sew, and tweak projects. And your honesty; thank you sharing some of your personal goals for 2024 and reminding us to take care of ourselves. LOVE the dress!

@LunaMail 4 ай бұрын

I love the meter stick!!! ♡ [Also! Absolutely choosing the hair bow with long tails 🎀 That said, the flower scrunchie is still super cute 🌸]

@marykirmo 2 ай бұрын

The BINDER with PLASTIC SHEET COVERS!!!! Why has this never occurred to me?! (Now hoping I didn’t toss them all in the trash during some post-moving-space-lack-frustration (I had way too many empty ones……) and with the design picture on it so you know what’s in there!!! 🤯🤯🤯 So good. Where have you been all my life. What’s up YT??!!! Jeez! My current system: giant paper envelope with some cryptic made-sense-at-the-time words and usually a mish mosh of random pattern parts that may or may not be relevant. This is so genius. THANK YOU!!!

@bee3456 4 ай бұрын

GURL thank you for the detailed walk through on shirring. I have a similar style thrift upcycle I’ve been putting off and this has given me so much confidence to get started

@antonia9494 4 ай бұрын

i love how real you are! i feel like we are friends and we hang out when i watch your videos❤

@rockerbby100 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you showing the process of this! Sometimes I’ll see a Timelapse of projects like this and it makes me feel like I have to finish everything in one day. It’s nice to see you take it slow and enjoy the process 😊

@Swondine 4 ай бұрын

The amount of joy i experience when i see that wendy posted another vid ;-;

@laheebk 4 ай бұрын

I love your thinking process and you show what works and what doesn’t. Makes me feel okay with my multiple attempts to fix the garment I’m working on and the frustration that I feel ❤❤❤

@rachellydiab 4 ай бұрын

The shirring is so impressive holy sh*t !!! I see what you mean about the waist/hip being slightly off but I think it’ll be really cool to see how it adapts and falls on your body as it changes size/shape. I love the end result 💐

@agugonzalezn 4 ай бұрын

Your style is what makes your videos so special and authentic! I recently found you and I find your videos so relaxing and I love the process to the final reveal. Also congratulations on your pregnancy! 🤍🤍🤍

@zuumuu 4 ай бұрын

Never catch videos within the first 10 minutes, but another great video! Your voice is so soothing, and watching you get thru projects help me push thru my own!

@5.0Rara 4 ай бұрын

I REALLY appreciate the terminology definitions that you insert for us newbs!

@bettinak.5727 4 ай бұрын

I love how you're tracing the flower on your screen. It's just *chef's kiss*!

@larakatava5422 6 күн бұрын

Wendy it makes me so relaxed bc i m also always optimistic about time and when I hear someone also has optimistic time problem it is so comforting❤

@ValhallaWise 4 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you uploaded! I was just rewatching your older videos 🥺 you always put me in a good mood ❤

@Sirsockbuddy 4 ай бұрын

your pattern organization is inspiring! 💕

@PetraRobinson-gm8nh 4 ай бұрын

This dress is so cute and the colour works so well for you. I think it looks good as it is. Beautiful.

@samh.3421 4 ай бұрын

Ooo I'd love to see the hair bow one day, that one's very adorable and girly. I love watching people problem solve pattern fitting, I'm excited to one day see the scalloped waistline be conquered!

@Sewingliz 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I don’t know why it never occurred to me that you can shir then cut versus cut then shir. I love when I learn new sewing things as it doesn’t happen that often anymore.

@Happine5s 4 ай бұрын

Omg love the organising of the patterns! Also love your focus on sewing for you as well!

@alanam.7911 4 ай бұрын

thanks for opening the video how you did! i have recently changed my work roster so i have WAY more time to sew + create. i’m feeling frustrated because i somehow take at least 8-12 hours on the most simple garment. but you’re so right, it’s worth getting to know yourself and marinate on your process

@wibblywobblyida 4 ай бұрын

Looks great! I love the idea that the same piece can fit well when your body changes!

@katieburroughs3774 4 ай бұрын

I LOVE your pattern organization! Must get a couple of binders for myself!

@keelyjohnston19 4 ай бұрын

I've got that Lutterloh system but I've only made a coat with it I will have to get it out and have another go at it. Love your sewing ❤

@sjei. 4 ай бұрын

loved seeing the process, it's a big inspiration for some fabric I've had sitting around I can finally put to use :D

@courtneyx9845 4 ай бұрын

So I've always used the bobbin winder on my sewing machine, but instead of putting it through the small tension disk I just control the tension with my hand. I've never had any issues doing it this way and it saves so much time. The dress is beautiful though and it looks comfortable.

@ChociMilki 4 ай бұрын

spectacular video Wendy these designs were gorgeous and inspiring, congratulations on your blooming family :)

@Creativemadness13JC 4 ай бұрын

You are so creative, I love what you did with this dress❤ You look so comfortable yet very chic & I also love how you layered everything. Congratulations on your blessing ❤

@christalafrica2802 28 күн бұрын

I loooooove your channel and all your honesty and wonderful creations. You inspire me❤️❤️❤️

@gonosoi 2 ай бұрын

I hope you always look up this project when you feel like you can't go on you really did the best you could and it's awesome

@katherinesorrell8524 4 ай бұрын

Wendy, your video presence reminds me of a warm hug. I enjoy watching even when the topic doesn’t suit me.

@SheHuntsZombies 4 ай бұрын

It's so pretty, it really has a lot of depth that shirred dresses can have.

@killianwells520 2 ай бұрын

I love how calming and light you and your videos are ! Makes my day better :) I wish you the best and lots of hapiness with the baby

@No1PlutoSupporter 4 ай бұрын

I love the scrunchie!!! The shirring was a lot of work omg

@arieldanielle23 4 ай бұрын

I think it's funny that while I absolutely do NOT share your sense of style, I do still so genuinely enjoy watching your videos. I love the art of creation, and recreation as you've done here. Plus your voice is just so chill, I hate how so many people on YT feel the need to yell all the time.

@zahirar7866 4 ай бұрын

you are doing incredible ! i enjoyed this video!

@maracujafruit80 Ай бұрын

wendy. i must tell you that i love your energy

@mistakesgetmade Ай бұрын

I absolutely love how clearly you explain every step of your process! Thank you so much from an inexperienced sewist :)))

@dianeswanson3152 4 ай бұрын

You're an amazing seamstress. I love listening to you work things out in your head. 🎉

@joytato 4 ай бұрын

having busted out like 10 of the flower scrunchies as gifts last year, i was YELLING at you ironing 10 teeny separate petals😅😅😅

@911greenbeans 4 ай бұрын

I love this! I've been wanting to make this dress for myself, but wasn't ready to workshop it on my own. I have always thought that you are a wonderful role model. You sharing your goal of accepting yourself adds to that.

@ddddabio9878 4 ай бұрын

Loved this one, Wendy! Can’t wait to see what you make next 😊❤

@blergh89ify 4 ай бұрын

that looked like a lot of ton of work, great job!

@Clairebear-qf1yo Ай бұрын

She is so calming 😊

@blarghyblargh3684 4 ай бұрын

IT TURNED OUT SO GOOD!!! ❤

@idontsm0ke 2 ай бұрын

They both look SO good omg

@loirpetitehanankuza7022 4 ай бұрын

I love them. Both scrunchie & the dress. It look so good 😍😍😍😍

@BriaRenee 4 ай бұрын

I love the outcome of this😍😍

@neko2412neko 4 ай бұрын

That with the uneven hemline is pretty normal, thats why the hem is usually done last. There is a tool to measure and mark the hemline the exact same distance from the bottom (while you wearing it) to ensure an even hemline. I love the scrunchy so much, btw!!! And the shirring looks so good, too!!

@pietrapauli3082 4 ай бұрын

omg looks beautiful, loved it you"re awesome

@evamariasc Ай бұрын

Just come across to your channel and loving it! It has inspired me to start sewing (easy stuff first, for sure😅). Loved this video and the idea of making your own clothes! ❤

@cmeeh 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new baby🎉🍀✨

@inMuro 4 ай бұрын

10/10 editing!!!! love it

@inMuro 4 ай бұрын

Hey wendy! I think it'd be really cool to turn this dress into a two-piece set! The top can 'fall' over the skirt, with your skirt gathered in your natural waist, like those pointed waistline dresses usually seen on corsets and things like that. I was thinking that the 'problem' might be that the shirring is pulled down by the weight of the skirt, creating a bit of a boxier fit in the bodice. And then the waistline gathers are accentuating that boxiness a bit. That being said, I absolkutely loved watching this video, as ALWAYS

@annabeatrizzimmermann7708 4 ай бұрын

So nice to see this video, it gave me a lot of inspiration to follow up with my flower scrunchy attempts and to motivate me to do a shirring project (which i personally hate since my old machine can barely deal with the stress) anyway, bye! ❤

@tracycoon4816 4 ай бұрын

Love the dress and the flower scrunchie.

@joecoloff4247 4 ай бұрын

You did it!! I think it looks great

@seashore961 4 ай бұрын

Oohh the ASMR sound of you cutting the shirred fabric was so satisfying and yummy 😄 It turned out so cute!

@tinafernansez1901 3 ай бұрын

That dress looks so beautiful!

@ms_ch 4 ай бұрын

Oooh that big long bow!!!! I must make one for myself, so pretty The dress looked nice, with a little wearing time it will take better shape in you. Really like the sides

@erinvanhandel 4 ай бұрын

This was a great vid, Wendy! Thanks for being real about frustration. I wanted to tell you that I use permanent Sharpie markers to color match white elastic; it's easy and looks great. Also for your consideration: to avoid wonky gathers at the waist, you could consider gathering BETWEEN the scallop points. That way, the skirt would lie flatter/smoother and the overall skirt silhouette would be less lumpy. Visualize the skirt gathered on the curve up and smooth (no gathers) when the bodice edge points down.

@ItsSamPalmer 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos! Including how you integrated your family + the ad in your video so I dont skip lol. Happy viewer here!!

@user-er4mg5vi7m 4 ай бұрын

Let me just say that I think your redo of the dress is very pretty! Love the fabric choice and color. Enjoyed the video. ❤

@kokittoful 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos and i love the scrunchies they are so cuuuute ❤. Thanks Wendy

@christinsala-pb8ww 4 ай бұрын

I’m pregnant too! Yay! Now I can mooch off of your sewing ideas ♥️

@ushere5791 4 ай бұрын

sooooo cute!!! love the dress and the scrunchie exactly the way they are!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

@tofulabs 4 ай бұрын

Would you consider sharing the pattern you used to make the flower scrunchie?? It seems like such a good project for semi beginners/intermediate sewers to do and a way to use up scrap fabric.

@FC-uo6dh 4 ай бұрын

I learn so much from you! ❤

@felicity6733 3 ай бұрын

Wendy as someone who gets so overstimulated by most content creators energies lately you're a breath of fresh air. You don't use the influencer tone or cut in a bunch of funny sounds (those videos can make me laugh, don't get me wrong) making the video just too much to watch. I just got a sewing machine too so I'll be following your videos for a while!!

@robyn3349 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Wendy! Super cute! You make shirring look easy! I just might try it. I had a shirred bodice dress with shirred cuffs in 1972 and I loved it - haven't had one since, it was expensive. :) I wish you good sleeping!

@jaeyunzers 4 ай бұрын

girl not betterhelp 😢😢

@katsu_fries 4 ай бұрын

Happy to be hear so early!

@Dustinlove102 3 ай бұрын

7:11 OH! I need to organize mine like this! 💕💕💕

@epatel2950 4 ай бұрын

I love the scrunchie!!! Adorable!!! How about using the ‘slash and spread’ technique for scalloped waist line? 19:03

@alishacecil1046 2 ай бұрын

Ok, i LOVE your pattern organizing system. Mine is just a box with the pattern pieces paperclipped together 😅

@Kelsx13 4 ай бұрын

I love the idea of using shirring as a way to have clothes grow with your body! Leena Norms has a really good video about making clothing more sustainable this way, in case you want more ideas of how to make clothes that fit you at multiple sizes!

@chocolatemuffin6415 4 ай бұрын

you look so pretty in the dress its beautiful :)

@camillemiellca 4 ай бұрын

I think two little ribbons at the hips would make it extra cute! (also my usual trick to hide a not too perfect edge). Also, it was once again such a pleasure to watch your video, I really love your work on this channel :)

@dididaah 4 ай бұрын

You made shirring look so satisfying, I may actually try it after years of swearing off it! Looks great :)

@airil_berry 4 ай бұрын

Great project, you look gorgeous 🎀

@mauricepowers3804 4 ай бұрын

Always love your videos❤❤❤

@jackiemarie4469 2 ай бұрын

not the bh ad

@susangriffin-byrne8393 4 ай бұрын

I love it! Looks great on you. Hello to baby!

@jordandubin 4 ай бұрын

Your meter stick is truly iconic, Ms Wendy ❤🍎

@Gabriella-vo4oh 4 ай бұрын

I love this dress! specialy because after you give birth you can still style it!

@patriciaferrito9245 4 ай бұрын

Yes, you can color your elastic with a Sharpie marker. They are permanent and will work on fabric.

@TaiNatsu 4 ай бұрын

The not symmetrical waistline! You were so brave there, I would never 😂 I made 2 dresses with a kinda scalloped waistline and thought to myself "that's it, I will never make something like this ever again" 😅